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Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Monday, November 21, 1994 Volume 30ÐNumber 46 Pages 2365±2415 1 VerDate 14-MAY-98 10:38 May 28, 1998 Jkt 010199 PO 00001 Frm 00001 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 C:\TERRI\P46NO4.000 INET03 Contents Addresses and Remarks Interviews With the News Media Alaska News conferences Anchorage Museum of Art and History in November 13 (No. 79) with President AnchorageÐ2367 Ramos of the Philippines in ManilaÐ Elmendorf Air Force Base in AnchorageÐ 2376 2368 November 14 (No. 80) in Jakarta, Asian-Pacific tripÐ2365 IndonesiaÐ2382 Hawaii, Hickam Air Force Base in November 15 (No. 81) in Jakarta, HonoluluÐ2409 IndonesiaÐ2390 Indonesia, international business community in JakartaÐ2404 Joint Statements Philippines American Cemetery in ManilaÐ2373 APEC Economic Leaders' Declaration of State luncheon in ManilaÐ2375 Common Resolve, Bogor, IndonesiaÐ2400 Radio addressÐ2371 Virginia, Veterans Day ceremony in Meetings With Foreign Leaders ArlingtonÐ2366 Philippines, President RamosÐ2375, 2376 Appointments and Nominations Proclamations Social Security Administration, CommissionerÐ2403 National Farm-City WeekÐ2408 Communications to Congress Statements by the President Iran, letterÐ2412 See also Appointments and Nominations Proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Death of Pedro ZamoraÐ2371 letterÐ2389 Communications to Federal Agencies Supplementary Materials Sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro, Acts approved by the PresidentÐ2415 memorandumÐ2403 Checklist of White House press releasesÐ 2415 Executive Orders Digest of other White House Proliferation of weapons of mass announcementsÐ2414 destructionÐ2386 Nominations submitted to the SenateÐ2414 Editor's Note: The President was in Honolulu, HI, on November 18, the closing date of this issue. 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Ch. 15), under ments. 2 VerDate 14-MAY-98 10:38 May 28, 1998 Jkt 010199 PO 00001 Frm 00002 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 C:\TERRI\P46NO4.000 INET03 Week Ending Friday, November 18, 1994 Remarks on the Asian-Pacific Trip best when they are confident, outward look- ing, and working together. November 11, 1994 This strategy must include breaking down The President. Good morning. I want to trade barriers, opening markets, and increas- speak with you for just a few moments before ing our exports because export-related jobs I leave on this trip to the Philippines and pay significantly more on the average than those which are not related to exports. Indonesia. From the beginning of our administration, we have worked to build greater se- In the coming weeks, we will have the op- curity for America, to spread prosperity and portunity to put into place three crucial building blocks of this strategy by working democracy around the globe, and to usher with Congress to pass the GATT agreement, in a new age of open markets. We are tearing by strengthening our ties to the dynamic down the old walls which have existed for economies of the Asian-Pacific region, and so long between domestic and foreign policy by continuing to forge a partnership for in our country, forging a strong recovery here peace and prosperity here in our own hemi- at home by expanding opportunities for sphere. For decades, we have concentrated Americans around the world. our international economic efforts on the ma- We are pursuing this strategy because it ture and strong economies of Europe and is clearly in the best interest of our people, Japan. They will remain our close allies, our and it offers the best opportunity for them key competitors, our critical markets. to acquire the kind of security for their fami- But the new century demands a new strat- lies that so many millions of Americans are egy, and that is where this trip fits into the still struggling to achieve. The ultimate goal picture. Last year in Seattle, I brought to- is to produce a strong America, a strong gether 14 leaders of the economies of the America in terms of national security and na- Asian-Pacific cooperation council. They met tional defense but also in terms of stronger for the first time, and there we arrived at families, better education, more high-wage a common vision of a new and more open jobs, and safer streets. Strong at home and Asian-Pacific community. Next week in Ja- strong abroad: two sides of the same coin. karta, I hope the leaders will embrace a com- The United States is in a better economic mon direction toward that vision, setting a position than any other nation in the world goal for free and open trade among all our today to compete and win in the global econ- countries and agreeing on a process to get omy. Our work force is the most productive there. in the world. Our economy has produced 5 In my visit to the Philippines and my meet- million jobs and more in the last 22 months. ings in Jakarta, I will also stress our continu- And finally, this year, high-wage jobs are ing commitment to promote security and de- coming back into this economy, more new mocracy throughout Asia and the Pacific re- high-wage jobs this year than in the previous gion. We'll discuss how to strengthen impor- 5 years combined. tant bilateral relationships, create stronger But it is not enough. Too many Americans, regional security structures, how to rapidly millions and millions of them, still find the and effectively implement the agreement for present and the future uncertain and unset- a non-nuclear Korean Peninsula. No problem tling: stagnant wages, benefits at risk, an un- is more important to the United States and certainty in the future about their jobs. We its allies than stopping the proliferation of simply must turn insecurity about our future nuclear materials and weapons in general and into confidence. The American people do specifically ending North Korea's nuclear 2365 VerDate 14-MAY-98 11:16 May 28, 1998 Jkt 010199 PO 00001 Frm 00001 Fmt 1244 Sfmt 1244 C:\TERRI\P46NO4.015 INET03 2366 Nov. 11 / Administration of William J. Clinton, 1994 program. I will also use these meetings to Today we honor all those who gave their talk about the advance of human rights, lives and all those who have risked their lives worker rights, and democratic values. We so that our Nation might remain free. And must continue to pursue this path with pa- we honor, of course, all those who at this tience, persistence, and determination. very moment are standing watch for freedom Two other crucial events will follow this and security, from our bases across the trip to Asia: the Summit of the Americas in United States to our mission around the Miami, with 33 other democratically elected world. To each and every American who has leaders in the Caribbean and Latin America, worn the uniform of the United States and the congressional vote on GATT. GATT Armed Forces, we say simply, from the bot- is the largest and most advantageous trade tom of our hearts, thank you. agreement in our history. The congressional Over the past few months at home and vote will be a defining decision for our econ- abroad, I have had the privilege of saying omy and our working people well into the that thank-you in person to men and women next century. I believe both parties will come who are keeping our Nation's commitment. together to vote for open markets, free and Today we say a special word of thanks to our fair trade, and most importantly, more high- troops who are helping the Haitian people wage jobs for the American people. turn from fear and repression to hope and This week the American people told us, democracy and a special word of thanks to all of us here in Washington, to work to- our troops in the Persian Gulf who are insur- gether, to put politics aside to create a ing that Iraq does not again threaten its stronger, a more secure America. This trip neighbors or the stability of the vital Gulf to Asia and the other events of the next 6 region. All over the world our military is pro- weeks give us a unique opportunity to join viding that kind of support to freedom and hands and do just that. By reaching across proving that when America makes a promise, oceans and borders, we can help to build we will keep it. peace and prosperity around the world and A few hours from now I leave for the Far more security and prosperity for our own East, where we will celebrate the keeping people here at home.

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