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Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Monday, November 7, 1994 Volume 30ÐNumber 44 Pages 2193±2275 1 VerDate 14-MAY-98 09:07 May 28, 1998 Jkt 010199 PO 00001 Frm 00001 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 C:\TERRI\P44OC4.000 INET03 Contents Addresses and Remarks Bill SigningsÐContinued Employment statisticsÐ2266 International Antitrust Enforcement Iowa Assistance Act of 1994, statementÐ2249 Community in Des MoinesÐ2255 Merit Systems Protection Board and Office of Reception for Democratic candidates in the Special Counsel legislation, statementÐ Des MoinesÐ2261 2202 Michigan Veterans benefits legislation, statementÐ2250 Rally for Democratic candidates in DetroitÐ2215 Communications to Congress University of Michigan in DearbornÐ2211 Iran, letterÐ2211 Middle East, returnÐ2194 National Italian-American Foundation Communications to Federal Agencies dinnerÐ2197 International financial institutions and New York organizations, memorandumÐ2231 Rally for Democratic candidates in Military drawdown for Israel, memorandumÐ AlbanyÐ2253 2231 State University of New York in AlbanyÐ 2251 Interviews With the News Media Ohio, rally for Democratic candidates in Exchanges with reporters ClevelandÐ2225 Duluth, MNÐ2266 Saudi ArabiaÐ2194 Pennsylvania Rally for Democratic candidates in Interviews PhiladelphiaÐ2202 Bruce Newbury of WPRO Radio, Detroit, Rally for Democratic candidates in MIÐ2221 PittsburghÐ2207 Dominic Carter of New York 1 Television, Radio addressÐ2195 New York CityÐ2217 Don Lancer of KYW Radio, Philadelphia, Rhode Island, senior citizens in PawtucketÐ PAÐ2205 2244 Ed Gordon of Black Entertainment Bill Signings TelevisionÐ2232 California desert protection legislation, Jim Dunbar of KGO Radio, San Francisco, statementÐ2210 CAÐ2268 (Continued on the inside back cover.) WEEKLY COMPILATION OF regulations prescribed by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register, approved by the President (37 FR 23607; 1 CFR Part 10). PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS Distribution is made only by the Superintendent of Docu- ments, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Published every Monday by the Office of the Federal Reg- The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents will be ister, National Archives and Records Administration, Washing- furnished by mail to domestic subscribers for $80.00 per year ton, DC 20408, the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Docu- ($137.00 for mailing first class) and to foreign subscribers for ments contains statements, messages, and other Presidential $93.75 per year, payable to the Superintendent of Documents, materials released by the White House during the preceding Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. The week. charge for a single copy is $3.00 ($3.75 for foreign mailing). The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents is pub- There are no restrictions on the republication of material lished pursuant to the authority contained in the Federal Reg- appearing in the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Docu- ister Act (49 Stat. 500, as amended; 44 U.S.C. Ch. 15), under ments. 2 VerDate 14-MAY-98 09:07 May 28, 1998 Jkt 010199 PO 00001 Frm 00002 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 C:\TERRI\P44OC4.000 INET03 ContentsÐcontinued John Bachman and Laurie Groves of WHO Notices Television, Des Moines, IAÐ2248 Continuation of Iran emergencyÐ2211 Ken Herrera and Jayne Bower of WWJ Radio, Detroit, MI±Ð2219 Proclamations Ken Minyard and Roger Barkley of KABC National Family Caregivers WeekÐ2261 Radio, Los Angeles, CAÐ2270 Year of Gospel MusicÐ2194 Thera Martin Connelly of WDAS Radio, Philadelphia, PAÐ2223 Statements by the President See also Bill Signings Joint Statements Disaster in Durunka, EgyptÐ2261 Supplementary Materials Joint Communique of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Acts approved by the PresidentÐ2273 ArabiaÐ2193 Checklist of White House press releasesÐ 2272 Digest of other White House Meetings With Foreign Leaders announcementsÐ2272 Saudi Arabia, Prince BandarÐ2194 Nominations submitted to the SenateÐ2272 3 VerDate 14-MAY-98 09:07 May 28, 1998 Jkt 010199 PO 00001 Frm 00003 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 C:\TERRI\P44OC4.000 INET03 Week Ending Friday, November 4, 1994 Joint Communique of the United manent and comprehensive peace in the area States of America and the Kingdom must be based on the Security Council Reso- of Saudi Arabia lutions 242, 338 as well as the Principle of October 28, 1994 Land for peace. During the talks, the two leaders also ex- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, amined current threats that endanger re- King Fahad Bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud, King gional peace and security, notably, the recent of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held a meet- Iraqi violation of Security Council Resolu- ing with his excellency President William tions and confirm the ill intentions of the Clinton, during his Excellency's current visit Iraqi Government and its continued aggres- to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Friday sive policies that threaten the security and the 23d of Jumda Al-Awal, 1415, A.H., cor- stability of the Gulf area. responding to the 28th of October, 1994. They also noted the provisions of Security In this meeting, the two leaders reviewed Council Resolution number 949, underscor- bilateral relations along with regional and ing their firm resolve to prevent Saddam international issues of common interest. In Hussein from again posing a threat to Iraq's this regard, there was an expression of deep neighbors, particularly, the security of the satisfaction at the level of bilateral relations State of Kuwait and future stability of the and a mutual readiness to promote and de- region. The two leaders voiced their view velop their relations in a way that serves the that any attempt to lift or alleviate the sanc- common interests of the two countries and tions on Iraq will continue to be premature the well-being of the two peoples as well as as long as Iraq does not comply fully and contribute to the security and development comprehensively with all the Security Coun- of the whole region. cil Resolutions that pertain to its aggression In addition, the two leaders discussed re- on the State of Kuwait. Consequently, any cent developments related to the peace proc- other efforts, inconsistent with the Security ess in the Middle East. On this matter, the Council Resolutions, would only result in en- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, with couraging the Iraqi regime to continue its great satisfaction, noted the relentless efforts aggressive policies and to flout the will of of President Clinton and his government to the international community. move ahead the peace process and empha- The two leaders emphasized that they had sized support for all the agreements already no quarrel with the Iraqi people with whose reached. On his part, President Clinton ex- plight they sympathize. They drew attention pressed his appreciation for King Fahad's to the humanitarian provisions of the UNSC support for the Israel-PLO agreements and resolutions which the Iraqi regime has failed the Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty and for his to take up. The responsibility for the hard- promotion and enhancement of the peace ship of the Iraqi people lies entirely with the process. In particular the President ex- Iraqi regime. pressed appreciation to him and his counter- The United States and Saudi Arabia con- parts in the Gulf Cooperation Council for demn all terrorist activities. We are united ending their enforcement of the secondary against all the enemies of peace, those who and tertiary boycotts. Both leaders empha- threaten aggression and those who kill inno- sized their commitment to continue efforts cent people and whose real target is peace to achieve concrete progress in the Israeli- itself. In this way, we will widen the circle Syrian and Israeli-Lebanese track. The two of peacemakers and promote reconciliation leaders took cognizance of the fact that a per- between them. 2193 VerDate 14-MAY-98 09:18 May 28, 1998 Jkt 010199 PO 00001 Frm 00001 Fmt 1244 Sfmt 1244 C:\TERRI\P44OC4.031 INET03 2194 Oct. 28 / Administration of William J. Clinton, 1994 NOTE: This item was not received in time for in- cluding jazz, the blues, and soul music. The clusion in the appropriate issue. rhythm and expressivenessÐthe very feel- ingÐhas become an important part of our Exchange With Reporters Prior to culture and a vital part of our heritage. Our Nation owes a great debt of gratitude Discussions With Prince Bandar in to those who preserve and bring to life Gos- Hafal-Batin, Saudi Arabia pel music in our churches, in recordings, in October 28, 1994 concerts, and through the media. It is in our national interest to promote and support King Abdul-Aziz Medal Gospel music so that generations to come Q. Your Majesty, would you care to tell may enjoy and appreciate it. In so doing, we us what the decoration was, what its purpose will gain a greater understanding of the was, Prince Bandar? breadth and vitality of the human spirit and Prince Bandar. This is the highest medal its indomitable faith as it is expressed in the kingdom, that His Majesty awarded through the beauty of song. the President for his gratitude for the Presi- The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution dent of the United States of America and 157, has designated the year of 1994 as ``The the people of the United States. Year of Gospel Music'' and has authorized The President. You all are holding up and requested the President to issue a procla- well? mation in observance of this year. Q. No, are you? Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, Q. What are you going to do with all your President of the United States of America, medals now? Put them in your library? do hereby proclaim the year of 1994 as The The President. No, I'm going to wear Year of Gospel Music. I urge all Americans them to my press conference and hope that to celebrate Gospel music with appropriate I'll get more respect. [Laughter] I'll just wait ceremonies and activities and to reflect on until a difficult question arises, and I will put the role that this music has in reinvigorating it on and hope it serves as a shield.

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