[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992-1993, Book II)]
[October 6, 1992]
[Pages 1764-1765]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on Signing Legislation on Commemorative Olympic Coins, Reform 
of the United States Mint, and For Other Purposes
October 6, 1992

    I am approving H.R. 3654, a bill ``To provide for the minting of 
commemorative coins to support the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games 
and the programs of the United States Olympic Committee, to reauthorize 
and reform the United States Mint, and for other purposes.''
    I am proud that the United States Mint, the Atlanta Committee for 
the Olympic Games, and the United States Olympic Committee have worked 
together to develop a unique coin program that offers the potential of 
$100 million in profits to be evenly divided between the two Olympic 
committees. By working together to maximize the sale of these coins we 
will assist our Olympic athletes. This program will also have a positive 
economic impact and help create jobs for the people of Georgia.
    This is a wonderful opportunity to support those goals that are 
important to every citizen in this country--the successful hosting of 
the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games of Atlanta, Georgia, and the continued 
participation of our athletes in the Olympic Games.
    In approving this legislation, I must, however, note that certain 
provisions concerning the newly established Numismatic Public Enterprise 
Fund might be construed to infringe on my constitutional authority to 
determine what legislative proposals to submit to the Congress and to 
supervise and guide executive branch officials. I will construe these 
provisions so as not to interfere with the President's constitutional 
duties.

                                                             George Bush

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The White House,
October 6, 1992.

                    Note: H.R. 3654, approved October 6, was assigned 
                        Public Law No. 102-390.