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REMARKS: THE ROSE GARDEN
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
MAY 5, 1989
2:00 P.M.
THANK YOU. SECRETARY CAVAZOS. ISN'T IT A
MARVELOUS SIGHT TO SEE THE FOLKLORE AND TRADITIONS OF A
PROUD PAST SO REFRESHINGLY ALIVE IN THESE CHILDREN?
THIS WHOLE SCENE -- THE COSTUMES, THE MUSIC, THE
PAGEANTRY -- REMINDS ME OF MY DAYS AS A CONGRESSMAN IN
HOUSTON.
- 2 -
CINCO DE MAYO IS BIG IN TEXAS; JUST AS IT IS THROUGHOUT
THE UNITED STATES. THE REASON IS OBVIOUS -- THIS
COUNTRY AND MEXICO ARE BOUND BY TIES OF FAMILY, CULTURE
AND FRIENDSHIP.
THIS IS KEENLY APPRECIATED IN THE BUSH FAMILY.
BARBARA AND I HAVE ALWAYS FELT AT HOME IN THE HISPANIC
COMMUNITY. LIVING IN TEXAS, WE WERE DEEPLY IMPRESSED
BY THOSE VALUES -- CARING, PATRIOTISM, LOVE OF GOD.
- 3 -
WHAT IS TRUE OF A FAMILY IS TRUE OF A NATION:
HISPANIC CULTURE IS GROWING DEEP ROOTS INTO AMERICAN
LIFE. THIS IS WHY THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY PLAYS SUCH A
PIVOTAL ROLE IN OUR NATIONAL CULTURE, AND IN THIS
ADMINISTRATION. NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE TWO HIGHLY
RESPECTED HISPANIC LEADERS, LAURO CAVAZOS AND MANUEL
LUJAN, SERVING AS CABINET SECRETARIES AND KEY ADVISORS
BUT SIX SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE WHITE HOUSE STAFF SHARE
YOUR HISPANIC HERITAGE AND PRIDE.
- 4 -
AND I SEE THAT SEVERAL OF OUR NEW APPOINTEES ARE WITH
US TODAY. HISPANIC AMERICANS WHOSE SERVICE TO THEIR
COUNTRY WILL ADD TO THAT PRIDE. WE DEEPLY RESPECT YOUR
COMMITMENT TO FAMILY, HONOR AND TRADITION. WE NEED
YOUR ADVICE. AND WE WANT YOUR INVOLVEMENT.
You ARE LEADERS. THIS IS THE AGE OF EMPOWERMENT.
EMPOWERMENT IS ECONOMIC AS WELL AS POLITICAL.
SINCE 1982 MORE THAN 2 1/2 MILLION HISPANIC AMERICANS
HAVE JOINED THE JOB MARKET. BUT THIS IS NOT ENOUGH.
- 5 -
WE WILL NOT BE SATISFIED UNTIL EVERY HISPANIC MAN AND
WOMAN CAN MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR DRIVE AND TALENT IN
AMERICA.
ON THIS DAY, WE ALSO RECOGNIZE SOMETHING ELSE THAT
BINDS TOGETHER THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO -- WE ARE
TWO FORMER EUROPEAN COLONIES WHOSE INDEPENDENCE HAS
BEEN HARD-WON.
- 6 -
LESS THAN ONE WEEK AGO, I JOINED IN THE CELEBRATION
OF THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SWEARING-IN OF GEORGE
WASHINGTON IN NEW YORK. How APPROPRIATE IS IT FOR US
TO NOW OBSERVE THE VICTORY OF ANOTHER CHAMPION OF
LIBERTY -- BENITO JUAREZ. LIKE WASHINGTON, HE
POSSESSED A HOMESPUN DIGNITY, A SIMPLE ELOQUENCE AND A
COMMANDING PRESENCE. BOTH WERE MEN OF PEACE WHO WERE
FORCED TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.
- 7 -
So THIS IS A DAY FOR ALL OF US To LOOK SOUTHWARD,
TO MEMORIES OF HOME AND HEARTH FOR SOME; TO MEMORIES OF
FRIENDSHIP FOR THE REST. THINK OF THE FIFTH OF MAY AS
NOT A NATIONAL HOLIDAY OF ANOTHER COUNTRY ONLY -- BUT
AS THE CELEBRATION OF IDEALS THAT KNOW NO BORDER.
IDEALS OF PRIDE, FAMILY AND TRADITION. THIS IS THE
SPIRIT OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY. AND THIS IS THE
SPIRIT OF ALL AMERICANS, NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE RIO
GRANDE.
Document No.
032590 SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 5/4/89
----
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCO DE MAYO
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 3, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
MARK W. DAVIS
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
cw
Re:
Cinco de Mayo
You will appear in the Rose Garden with Secretary Cavazos to
celebrate Cinco de Mayo -- the festive observance of Benito
Juarez's victory over the French on the 5th of May, 1862.
A crowd of 200 hundred is expected. Most will be Mexican-
American, but other Hispanic groups will be present. Your brief
remarks at 2 p.m. will be preceded by a folkloric children's
dance.
Davis
May 3, 1989
5May
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: THE ROSE GARDEN
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
MAY 5, 1989
2:00 P.M.
Thank you. Secretary Cavazos. Isn't it a marvelous sight
to see the folklore and traditions of a proud past so
refreshingly alive in these children.
This whole scene -- the costumes, the music, the pageantry -
- reminds me of my days as a Congressman in Houston. Cinco de
Mayo is big in Texas; just as it is throughout the United States.
The reason is obvious -- this country and Mexico are bound by
ties of family, culture and friendship.
This is keenly appreciated in the Bush family. Barbara and
I have always felt at home in the Hispanic community. Living in
Texas, we were deeply impressed by those values -- caring,
patriotism, love of God. And, because of Jeb's wife Columba, we
feel doubly blessed because the Hispanic culture is now our
culture too.
What is true of a family is true of a nation: Hispanic
culture is growing deep roots into American life. This is why
the Hispanic community plays such a pivotal role in our national
2
culture, and in this Administration. We deeply respect your
commitment to family, honor and tradition. We need your advice.
And we want your involvement.
You are leaders. You are players. This is the age of
empowerment.
Empowerment is economic as well as political. Since 1982
more than 2 1/2 million Hispanic Americans have joined the job
market. But this is not enough. We will not be satisfied until
every Hispanic man and woman can make the most of their drive and
talent in America.
On this day, we also recognize something else that binds
together the United States and Mexico -- we are two former
European colonies whose independence has been hard-won.
Less than one week ago, I joined in the celebration of the
200th anniversary of the swearing-in of George Washington in New
York. How appropriate is it for us to now observe the victory of
another champion of liberty -- Benito Juarez. Like Washington,
he possessed a homespun dignity, a simple eloquence and a
commanding presence. Both were men of peace who were forced to
fight for freedom.
3
So this is a day for all of us to look Southward, to
memories of home and hearth for some; to memories of friendship
for the rest. Think of the fifth of May as not a national
holiday of another country only -- but as the celebration of
ideals that know no border. Ideals of pride, family and
tradition. This is the spirit of the Mexican-American community.
And this is the spirit of all Americans, north and South of the
Rio Grande.
####
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 3, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Cinco De Mayo
Celebration
We approve of the draft remarks in their present form and
have no suggested changes from a policy standpoint.
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No. 032590SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/2/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5/3/89 NOON
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, no later than NOON, Wednesday, May 3, 1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
FILE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 3, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
MARK W. DAVIS
MD
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON cw
Re:
Cinco de Mayo
You will appear in the Rose Garden with Secretary Cavazos to
celebrate Cinco de Mayo -- the festive observance of Benito
Juarez's victory over the French on the 5th of May, 1862.
A crowd of 200 hundred is expected. Most will be Mexican-
American, but other Hispanic groups will be present. Your brief
remarks at 2 p.m. will be preceded by a folkloric children's
dance.
Davis
May 3, 1989
5May
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: THE ROSE GARDEN
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
MAY 5, 1989
2:00 P.M.
Thank you. Secretary Cavazos. Isn't it a marvelous sight
to see the folklore and traditions of a proud past so
refreshingly alive in these children.
This whole scene -- the costumes, the music, the pageantry -
- reminds me of my days as a Congressman in Houston. Cinco de
Mayo is big in Texas; just as it is throughout the United States.
The reason is obvious -- this country and Mexico are bound by
ties of family, culture and friendship.
This is keenly appreciated in the Bush family. Barbara and
I have always felt at home in the Hispanic community. Living in
Texas, we were deeply impressed by those values -- caring,
patriotism, love of God. And, because of Jeb's wife Columba, we
feel doubly blessed because the Hispanic culture is now our
culture too.
What is true of a family is true of a nation: Hispanic
culture is growing deep roots into American life. This is why
the Hispanic community plays such a pivotal role in our national
2
culture, and in this Administration. We deeply respect your
commitment to family, honor and tradition. We need your advice.
And we want your involvement.
You are leaders. You are players. This is the age of
empowerment.
Empowerment is economic as well as political. Since 1982
more than 2 1/2 million Hispanic Americans have joined the job
market. But this is not enough. We will not be satisfied until
every Hispanic man and woman can make the most of their drive and
talent in America.
On this day, we also recognize something else that binds
together the United States and Mexico -- we are two former
European colonies whose independence has been hard-won.
Less than one week ago, I joined in the celebration of the
200th anniversary of the swearing-in of George Washington in New
York. How appropriate is it for us to now observe the victory of
another champion of liberty -- Benito Juarez. Like Washington,
he possessed a homespun dignity, a simple eloquence and a
commanding presence. Both were men of peace who were forced to
fight for freedom.
3
So this is a day for all of us to look Southward, to
memories of home and hearth for some; to memories of friendship
for the rest. Think of the fifth of May as not a national
holiday of another country only -- but as the celebration of
ideals that know no border. Ideals of pride, family and
tradition. This is the spirit of the Mexican-American community.
And this is the spirit of all Americans, north and South of the
Rio Grande.
####
Davis
May 1, 1989
5May
1920
MAY
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: THE ROSE GARDEN
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
MAY 5, XX x.m.
Thank you. (Acknowledge celebrities.) Isn't it a marvelous
sight to see the folklore and traditions of past so refreshingly
alive in these children.
This whole scene -- the costumes, the music, the pageantry -
- reminds me of my days as a Congressman in Houston. Cinco de
Mayo is big in Texas; just as it is throughout the United States.
The reason is obvious -- this country and Mexico are bound by
ties of blood, culture and friendship.
This is keenly appreciated in the Bush family. Barbara and
I have always felt at home in the Mexican-American community.
Living in Texas, we were deeply impressed by Hispanic values --
caring, patriotism, love of God. And, because of Jeb's wife
Columba, we feel doubly blessed because the Hispanic culture is
now our culture too.
What was true of a family is true of a nation: Hispanic
culture is growing deep roots into American life. This is why
the Mexican-American community plays such a pivotal role in our
national culture, and in this Administration. We deeply respect
2
your commitment to family, honor and tradition. We need your
ideas. And we want your involvement.
On this day, we also recognize something else that binds
together the United States and Mexico -- we are two former
European colonies whose independence has been hard-won.
Less than one week ago, I joined in the celebration of the
200th anniversary of the swearing-in of George Washington in New
York. How appropriate is it for us to now observe the victory of
another champion of liberty -- Benito Juarez. Like Washington,
he possessed a homespun dignity, a simple eloquence and a
commanding presence. Both were men of peace who were forced to
fight for freedom.
So this is a day for all Americans to look Southward, to
memories of home and hearth for some; to memories of friendship
for the rest. Think of the fifth of May as not a national
holiday of another country only -- but as the celebration of
ideals that know no border. Ideals of pride, family and
tradition. This is the spirit of the Mexican-American community.
And this is the spirit of all Americans, north and south of the
Rio Grande.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 3, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
ROBERT J. PORTMAN RJP/sw
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Pursuant to your staffing request of May 2, 1989, Counsel's
Office has reviewed the above-referenced remarks. We have no
legal objection to the contents.
As was communicated to your office today, although we have no
legal objections to the remarks, we would suggest that the term
"Americans" not be used as it is in the first line of the final
paragraph. Use of the term of "America" to refer exclusively to
the United States may be offensive to some who consider all
citizens of this hemisphere Americans. (This broader usage is
consistent with the final sentence of the remarks.)
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No. 032590SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/2/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5/3/89 NOON
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, no later than NOON, Wednesday, May 3, 1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
no Comment
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis
May 1, 1989
5May
1923 MAY
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: THE ROSE GARDEN
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
MAY 5, XX x.m.
Thank you. (Acknowledge celebrities.) Isn't it a marvelous
sight to see the folklore and traditions of past so refreshingly
alive in these children.
This whole scene -- the costumes, the music, the pageantry -
- reminds me of my days as a Congressman in Houston. Cinco de
Mayo is big in Texas; just as it is throughout the United States.
The reason is obvious -- this country and Mexico are bound by
ties of blood, culture and friendship.
This is keenly appreciated in the Bush family. Barbara and
I have always felt at home in the Mexican-American community.
Living in Texas, we were deeply impressed by Hispanic values --
caring, patriotism, love of God. And, because of Jeb's wife
Columba, we feel doubly blessed because the Hispanic culture is
now our culture too.
What was true of a family is true of a nation: Hispanic
culture is growing deep roots into American life. This is why
the Mexican-American community plays such a pivotal role in our
national culture, and in this Administration. We deeply respect
2
your commitment to family, honor and tradition. We need your
ideas. And we want your involvement.
On this day, we also recognize something else that binds
together the United States and Mexico -- we are two former
European colonies whose independence has been hard-won.
Less than one week ago, I joined in the celebration of the
200th anniversary of the swearing-in of George Washington in New
York. How appropriate is it for us to now observe the victory of
another champion of liberty -- Benito Juarez. Like Washington,
he possessed a homespun dignity, a simple eloquence and a
commanding presence. Both were men of peace who were forced to
fight for freedom.
So this is a day for all Americans to look Southward, to
memories of home and hearth for some; to memories of friendship
for the rest. Think of the fifth of May as not a national
holiday of another country only -- but as the celebration of
ideals that know no border. Ideals of pride, family and
tradition. This is the spirit of the Mexican-American community.
And this is the spirit of all Americans, north and south of the
Rio Grande.
#
#
#
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING REQUEST
SUBJECT: Presidential Celebration Remarks Cinco de Mayo
RECEIVED/STAFFED (date/time): 5/2/89 6:30P.M
RESPONSE DUE TO DOSG (date/time): 5/3/89 11:00 AM
(Even if "no comment", response should be called in to DOSG x3060)
DISTRIBUTION WITHIN OMB
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Davis
May 1, 1989
5May
Draft: One
1989 MAY -2 PM 5: 06
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
THE ROSE GARDEN
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
MAY 5, XX x.m.
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Thank you. (Acknowledge celebrities.) Isn't it a marvelous
sight to see the folklore and traditions of past so refreshingly
alive in these children.
This whole scene -- the costumes, the music, the pageantry -
- reminds me of my days as a Congressman in Houston. Cinco de
Mayo is big in Texas; just as it is throughout the United States.
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This is keenly appreciated in the Bush family. Barbara and
I have always felt at home in the Mexican-American community.
Living in Texas, we were deeply impressed by Hispanic values --
caring, patriotism, love of God. And, because of Jeb's wife
Columba, we feel doubly blessed because the Hispanic culture is
now our culture too.
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What was true of a family is true of a nation: Hispanic
culture is growing deep roots into American life. This is why
the Mexican-American community plays such a pivotal role in our
national culture, and in this Administration. We deeply respect
2
your commitment to family, honor , and tradition. We need your
ideas. And we want your involvement.
On this day, we also recognize something else that binds
together the United States and Mexico -- we are two former
European colonies whose independence has been hard-won.
Less than one week ago, I joined in the celebration of the
200th anniversary of the swearing-in of George Washington in New
York. How appropriate is it for us to now observe the victory of
another champion of liberty -- Benito Juarez. Like Washington,
he possessed a homespun dignity, a simple eloquence and a
commanding presence. Both were men of peace who were forced to
fight for freedom.
So this is a day for all Americans to look Southward, to
memories of home and hearth for some; to memories of friendship
for the rest. Think of the fifth of May as not a national
holiday of another country only -- but as the celebration of
ideals that know no border. Ideals of pride, family and
tradition. This is the spirit of the Mexican-American community.
And this is the spirit of all Americans, north and south of the
Rio Grande.
#
#
#
COPY
Davis
May 1, 1989
5May
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: THE ROSE GARDEN
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
MAY 5, XX x.m.
Thank you. (Acknowledge celebrities.) Isn't it a marvelous
sight to see the folklore and traditions of past so refreshingly
alive in these children.
This whole scene -- the costumes, the music, the pageantry -
- reminds me of my days as a Congressman in Houston. Cinco de
Mayo is big in Texas; just as it is throughout the United States.
The reason is obvious -- this country and Mexico are bound by
ties of blood, culture and friendship.
This is keenly appreciated in the Bush family. Barbara and
I have always felt at home in the Mexican-American community.
Living in Texas, we were deeply impressed by Hispanic values --
caring, patriotism, love of God. And, because of Jeb's wife
Columba, we feel doubly blessed because the Hispanic culture is
now our culture too.
What was true of a family is true of a nation: Hispanic
culture is growing deep roots into American life. This is why
the Mexican-American community plays such a pivotal role in our
national culture, and in this Administration. We deeply respect
2
your commitment to family, honor and tradition. We need your
ideas. And we want your involvement.
On this day, we also recognize something else that binds
together the United States and Mexico -- we are two former
European colonies whose independence has been hard-won.
Less than one week ago, I joined in the celebration of the
200th anniversary of the swearing-in of George Washington in New
York. How appropriate is it for us to now observe the victory of
another champion of liberty -- Benito Juarez. Like Washington,
he possessed a homespun dignity, a simple eloquence and a
commanding presence. Both were men of peace who were forced to
fight for freedom.
So this is a day for all Americans to look Southward, to
memories of home and hearth for some; to memories of friendship
for the rest. Think of the fifth of May as not a national
holiday of another country only -- but as the celebration of
ideals that know no border. Ideals of pride, family and
tradition. This is the spirit of the Mexican-American community.
And this is the spirit of all Americans, north and south of the
Rio Grande.
#
#
#
Document No. 032590SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/2/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5/3/89 NOON
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, no later than NOON, Wednesday, May 3, 1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
- May want to mention Sec. Cavagos. -- ifonly Hispanic
member of Cabinet there.
- getting curvey from Mexican- American Term James
W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis
May 1, 1989
5May
1980
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: THE ROSE GARDEN
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
MAY 5, XX x.m.
Thank you. (Acknowledge celebrities.) Isn't it a marvelous
sight to see the folklore and traditions of past so refreshingly
alive in these children.
This whole scene -- the costumes, the music, the pageantry -
- reminds me of my days as a Congressman in Houston. Cinco de
Mayo is big in Texas; just as it is throughout the United States.
The reason is obvious -- this country and Mexico are bound by
ties of blood, culture and friendship.
This is keenly appreciated in the Bush family. Barbara and
Hispanic
I have always felt at home in the Mexican-American community.
those
Living in Texas, we were deeply impressed by Hispanic values --
caring, patriotism, love of God. And, because of Jeb's wife
Columba, we feel doubly blessed because the Hispanic culture is
now our culture too.
What was true of a family is true of a nation: Hispanic
culture is growing deep roots into American life. This is why
Hispanic
the Mexican-American community plays such a pivotal role in our
national culture, and in this Administration. We deeply respect
2
your commitment to family, honor and tradition. We need your
ideas. And we want your involvement.
On this day, we also recognize something else that binds
together the United States and Mexico -- we are two former
European colonies whose independence has been hard-won.
Less than one week ago, I joined in the celebration of the
200th anniversary of the swearing-in of George Washington in New
York. How appropriate is it for us to now observe the victory of
another champion of liberty -- Benito Juarez. Like Washington,
he possessed a homespun dignity, a simple eloquence and a
commanding presence. Both were men of peace who were forced to
fight for freedom.
So this is a day for all Americans to look Southward, to
memories of home and hearth for some; to memories of friendship
for the rest. Think of the fifth of May as not a national
holiday of another country only -- but as the celebration of
ideals that know no border. Ideals of pride, family and
tradition. This is the spirit of the Mexican-American Hispanic community.
And this is the spirit of all Americans, north and south of the
Rio Grande.
#
#
#
Davis
May 3, 1989
5May
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: THE ROSE GARDEN
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
MAY 5, 1989
2:00 P.M.
Thank you. Secretary Cavazos. Isn't it a marvelous sight
to see the folklore and traditions of a proud past so
refreshingly alive in these children.
This whole scene -- the costumes, the music, the pageantry -
- reminds me of my days as a Congressman in Houston. Cinco de
Mayo is big in Texas; just as it is throughout the United States.
The reason is obvious -- this country and Mexico are bound by
ties of family, culture and friendship.
This is keenly appreciated in the Bush family. Barbara and
I have always felt at home in the Hispanic community. Living in
Texas, we were deeply impressed by those values -- caring,
patriotism, love of God. And, because of Jeb's wife Columba, we
feel doubly blessed because the Hispanic culture is now our
culture too.
What is true of a family is true of a nation: Hispanic
culture is growing deep roots into American life. This is why
the Hispanic community plays such a pivotal role in our national
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culture, and in this Administration. We deeply respect your
commitment to family, honor and tradition. We need your advice.
And we want your involvement.
Hispanic Americans are no longer just observers of our
national political culture. You are leaders. You are players.
This is the age of empowerment.
LEM POWERMENT is Economic AS WELL AS POLITICAL. Since 1982
MORE than 2+½ million Hispanic Americans have joines the job MARKET. But this is enough.
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Less than one week ago, I joined in the celebration of the
200th anniversary of the swearing-in of George Washington in New
York. How appropriate is it for us to now observe the victory of
another champion of liberty -- Benito Juarez. Like Washington,
he possessed a homespun dignity, a simple eloquence and a
commanding presence. Both were men of peace who were forced to
fight for freedom.
So this is a day for all of us to look Southward, to
memories of home and hearth for some; to memories of friendship
for the rest. Think of the fifth of May as not a national
holiday of another country only -- but as the celebration of
ideals that know no border. Ideals of pride, family and
tradition. This is the spirit of the Mexican-American community.
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And this is the spirit of all Americans, north and South of the
Rio Grande.
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Document No. 032590SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/2/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5/3/89 NOON
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
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NEWMAN
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REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, no later than NOON, Wednesday, May 3, 1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
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PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: THE ROSE GARDEN
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
MAY 5 2 p.m. XX x.m
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sight to see the folklore and traditions of past so refreshingly
alive in these children.
This whole scene -- the costumes, the music, the pageantry -
- reminds me of my days as a Congressman in Houston. Cinco de
Mayo is big in Texas; just as it is throughout the United States.
The reason is obvious -- this country and Mexico are bound by
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family
ties of blood, culture and friendship.
This is keenly appreciated in the Bush family. Barbara and
I have always felt at home in the Mexican-American community.
Living in Texas, we were deeply impressed by Hispanic values --
caring, patriotism, love of God. And, because of Jeb's wife
Columba, we feel doubly blessed because the Hispanic culture is
now our culture too.
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What was true of a family is true of a nation: Hispanic
culture is growing deep roots into American life. This is why
the Mexican-American community plays such a pivotal role in our
national culture, and in this Administration. We deeply respect
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your commitment to family, honor and tradition. We need your
ideas. And we want your involvement.
On this day, we also recognize something else that binds
together the United States and Mexico -- we are two former
European colonies whose independence has been hard-won.
Less than one week ago, I joined in the celebration of the
200th anniversary of the swearing-in of George Washington in New
York. How appropriate is it for us to now observe the victory of
another champion of liberty -- Benito Juarez. Like Washington,
he possessed a homespun dignity, a simple eloquence and a
commanding presence. Both were men of peace who were forced to
fight for freedom.
of us
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So this is a day for all Americans to look Southward, to
memories of home and hearth for some; to memories of friendship
for the rest. Think of the fifth of May as not a national
holiday of another country only -- but as the celebration of
ideals that know no border. Ideals of pride, family and
tradition. This is the spirit of the Mexican-American community.
And this is the spirit of all Americans, north and south of the
Rio Grande.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 5, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT THE CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
The East Room
2:15 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to this Rose Garden celebration.
(Laughter.) But even the weather couldn't put a damper on a
wonderful event like this, and I'm delighted to be here. I salute
Mexico's Ambassador to the United States, who honors us with his
presence. (Applause.) And next to him, my trusted friend, John
Negroponte, who is going to be our next Ambassador to Mexico, so
we're well-represented here today. (Applause.)
Secretary Cavazos, thank you, sir, for, in a sense,
sponsoring this wonderful program. But isn't it a great sight to see
the folklore and the traditions of a proud past so refreshingly alive
in these kids. And you're all from Toledo, Ohio? (Laughter.) Are
you? That's fantastic. The whole scene -- the costumes, the music
the pageantry reminds me of my days as a Congressman in Houston, or
indeed, some of my times in West Texas. Cinco de Mayo is a big one
down in Texas, as I'm sure many of you in this room know, just as it
is throughout the United States.
And, in my view, it's becoming more significant or more
celebrated each year, and the reason is obvious. We and Mexico are
bound by ties of family, culture and friendship. This is keenly
appreciated in the Bush family. Barbara and I have always felt at
home in the Hispanic community, and living in Texas, we are impressed
by those values -- caring, patriotism, love of God.
What is true of a family is true of a nation. Hispanic
culture is growing deep roots into American life, and that's why the
Hispanic community plays such a pivotal role in our national culture
and in this administration. Not only do we have two highly-respected
Hispanic leaders -- Lauro Cavazos and Manuel Lujan serving in the
Cabinet -- but key advisors, six senior members of the White House
staff sharing your Hispanic heritage and pride.
And I see that several of our new appointees are with us
today -- Hispanic Americans whose service to their country will add
to that pride. We deeply respect your commitment to family, honor
and tradition. We need the advice and the involvement of everybody
here. You are leaders and this is the age of empowerment.
Empowerment is economic as well as political. Since 1982, more than
two and a half million Hispanic Americans have joined the job market,
but this is not enough. We will not be satisfied until every
Hispanic man and woman can make the most of their drive and their
talent in the United States of America.
And on this day we also recognize something else that
binds together the United States and Mexico. We are two former
European colonies whose independence has been hard-won. Less than
one week ago I joined in the celebration of the 200th anniversary of
the swearing-in of George Washington in New York. How appropriate it
is for us to now observe the victory of another champion of liberty,
Benito Juarez. Like Washington, he possessed a homespun dignity, a
simple eloquence and a commanding presence. Both were men of peace
who were forced to fight for freedom, so this is a day for all of us
to look southward to memories of home and hearth for some, to
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memories of friendship and respect for the rest.
Think of the 5th of May as not a national holiday of
another country only, but as the celebration of ideals that know no
border -- ideals of pride, family and tradition. And this is the
spirit of the Hispanic community, and this is the spirit of all
Americans north and south of the Rio Grande.
Thank you for being with us today. Happy Cinco de Mayo,
and welcome. (Applause.)
END
2:19 P.M. EDT