[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
[February 4, 1991]
[Page 101]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on President Bush's Telephone 
Conversation With State President Frederik Willem de Klerk of South 
Africa
February 4, 1991

    President Bush spoke with President de Klerk of South Africa this
morning. President Bush commended Mr. de Klerk on his speech of last 
week in which he announced further steps toward the dismantling of 
apartheid. President Bush noted that these are historic measures.
    President Bush also gave President de Klerk an update on the Persian 
Gulf war, pointing out that the coalition effort was proceeding smoothly 
and as planned.