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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
December 6, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO CORPORATE AND HISPANIC LEADERS
The East Room
6:15 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: I hope I didn't interrupt our wonderful
Secretary of Education, Larry Cavazos. Every time I hear him speak,
I learn a lot, and I'm just delighted that he's here. To Rod
DeArment -- thank you for the ideas and inspiration. Alfredo
Estrada, the publisher of Hispanic Magazine, I want thank you and
your staff for your suggestions. And I'm especially delighted to be
among so many Hispanic and business leaders. Welcome to the White
House. Barbara and I have both been looking forward to this meeting.
I, as you know, am just back, having spent several days
on ships in the Mediterranean Sea. And I must say that I must have
left my sea legs in the Navy, because walking over here I found
myself tilting to starboard. (Laughter.)
It was a good meeting, a wonderful meeting there, one
that I hope sets the basis for future progress -- building peace and
advancing freedom for a new century. And yet, no matter how far I
travel, who I meet or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of
coming back to the United States.
I asked you here today to thank you for what you've done.
As you know, our growing Hispanic community will soon form the
largest minority in our nation. And if this is to remain the land of
opportunity, then all the citizens of America must be well educated,
must be well prepared for the challenges of the future.
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we're entering
an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who do not learn,
will not earn. They'll find it hard to contribute. They'll find it
hard to advance. And it's just as simple as that.
Sadly, almost 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out of
high school each year. And more than half of all Hispanic-Americans
over the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it comes
to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the chance --
never have a fighting chance to go to college.
Solutions are coming now from Hispanic America. Strong
family support -- the encouragement of learning and excellence --
these have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. And now this tradition, though, is endangered by
tensions, the very tempo of modern life. And so we've got to work
together to protect this heritage. Work together as leaders in
government and business, as men and women concerned with the future.
Nothing less than a national effort will suffice.
Secretary Cavazos, heads the Working Group on Education
for our Domestic Policy Council, and he is already addressing
important education issues. And now I am pleased to tell you we are
embarking on a new effort, one just for Hispanic-Americans -- due, in
part, to the advice that I've received from so many of you. I've
signed a directive asking Doctor Cavazos to form an Hispanic
Education Task Force to assess how well federal education programs
serve programs serve Hispanics, and then recommend ways to enhance
the federal role. The Task Force will complete its work and report
MORE
- 2 -
by the end of February. And then, I'll incorporate these findings
into our broader efforts to improve American education, mandated by
our Education Summit with the nation's governors.
The corporate leaders here today understand that
supporting education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund, which
has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women to college.
This means ten thousand highly educated and highly skilled Americans
will bring their talent and energy to American business, and their
leadership to a new generation.
By contributing to the many programs and funds that
advance the cause of Hispanic youth, you have truly made an
investment in this generation, and in the future of our country. But
education is more than an investment. And the cause of education
transcends the many prosaic matters that I've discussed today.
Education is, as Will and Ariel Durant wrote, not just
"the painful accumulation of facts and dates and reigns, nor merely
the necessary preparation of the individual to earn his keep in the
world." It is the "transmission of our mental, moral, technical and
aesthetic heritage as fully as possible to as many as possible."
Let the next generation of Hispanic-Americans fully know
their heritage -- the heritage of Benito Juarez, and Jose Marti,
George Washington, Octavio Paz and William Faulkner.
For advancing this cause, I pass on to you the gratitude
of the nation. Thank you, God bless you all and thank you very much
for coming to the White House. And now Barbara and I look forward,
indeed, to having a chance to say hello to all of you. Thank you
very, very much. (Applause.)
END
6:19 P.M. EST
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
December 6, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO CORPORATE AND HISPANIC LEADERS
The East Room
6:15 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: I hope I didn't interrupt our wonderful
Secretary of Education, Larry Cavazos. Every time I hear him speak,
I learn a lot, and I'm just delighted that he's here. To Rod
DeArment -- thank you for the ideas and inspiration. Alfredo
Estrada, the publisher of Hispanic Magazine, I want thank you and
your staff for your suggestions. And I'm especially delighted to be
among so many Hispanic and business leaders. Welcome to the White
House. Barbara and I have both been looking forward to this meeting.
I, as you know, am just back, having spent several days
on ships in the Mediterranean Sea. And I must say that I must have
left my sea legs in the Navy, because walking over here I found
myself tilting to starboard. (Laughter.)
It was a good meeting, a wonderful meeting there, one
that I hope sets the basis for future progress -- building peace and
advancing freedom for a new century. And yet, no matter how far I
travel, who I meet or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of
coming back to the United States.
I asked you here today to thank you for what you've done.
As you know, our growing Hispanic community will soon form the
largest minority in our nation. And if this is to remain the land of
opportunity, then all the citizens of America must be well educated,
must be well prepared for the challenges of the future.
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we're entering
an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who do not learn,
will not earn. They'll find it hard to contribute. They 11 find it
hard to advance. And it's just as simple as that.
Sadly, almost 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out of
high school each year. And more than half of all Hispanic-Americans
over the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it comes
to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the chance --
never have a fighting chance to go to college.
Solutions are coming now from Hispanic America. Strong
family support -- the encouragement of learning and excellence --
these have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. And now this tradition, though, is endangered by
tensions, the very tempo of modern life. And so we've got to work
together to protect this heritage. Work together as leaders in
government and business, as men and women concerned with the future.
Nothing less than a national effort will suffice.
Secretary Cavazos, heads the Working Group on Education
for our Domestic Policy Council, and he is already addressing
important education issues. And now I am pleased to tell you we are
embarking on a new effort, one just for Hispanic-Americans -- due, in
part, to the advice that I've received from so many of you. I've
signed a directive asking Doctor Cavazos to form an Hispanic
Education Task Force to assess how well federal education programs
serve programs serve Hispanics, and then recommend ways to enhance
the federal role. The Task Force will complete its work and report
MORE
- 2 -
by the end of February. And then, I'll incorporate these findings
into our broader efforts to improve American education, mandated by
our Education Summit with the nation's governors.
The corporate leaders here today understand that
supporting education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund, which
has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women to college.
This means ten thousand highly educated and highly skilled Americans
will bring their talent and energy to American business, and their
leadership to a new generation.
By contributing to the many programs and funds that
advance the cause of Hispanic youth, you have truly made an
investment in this generation, and in the future of our country. But
education is more than an investment. And the cause of education
transcends the many prosaic matters that I've discussed today.
Education is, as Will and Ariel Durant wrote, not just
"the painful accumulation of facts and dates and reigns, nor merely
the necessary preparation of the individual to earn his keep in the
world. It is the "transmission of our mental, moral, technical and
aesthetic heritage as fully as possible to as many as possible."
Let the next generation of Hispanic-Americans fully know
their heritage -- the heritage of Benito Juarez, and Jose Marti,
George Washington, Octavio Paz and William Faulkner.
For advancing this cause, I pass on to you the gratitude
of the nation. Thank you, God bless you all and thank you very much
for coming to the White House. And now Barbara and I look forward,
indeed, to having a chance to say hello to all of you. Thank you
very, very much. (Applause.)
END
6:19 P.M. EST
Document No. 09466255
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
12/6/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CORPORATE AND HISPANIC LEADERS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
KILBERG
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
1989 DEC 5 PM 7: 35
Dec. 5, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Through:
CHRISS WINSTON
From:
MARK DAVIS MD
Subject:
Corporate & Hispanic Leaders
I. SUMMARY: You will address about 150 people in the East Room,
following a briefing by Secretary Cavazos and Deputy Secretary of
Labor, Rod DeArment. The audience will consist of the leaders of
major Hispanic organizations, and the corporate leaders (many of
them CEOs) who support their programs. Spouses will be present.
Your remarks are five minutes long, and will be on cards.
II. DISCUSSION: This is an opportunity to praise the partnership
between business and the Hispanic community -- critical to the
education, training and recruitment of a new generation of
Hispanic-Americans. This speech also provides an opportunity to
unveil the announcement of the Hispanic Education Task Force.
Davis/Martin
Title: Hispanic
Dec. 5, 1989
Draft: Three
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
Good evening. Secretary Cavazos, Deputy Secretary ((Rod))
DeArment ( (De-Arm-ment) ) -- thank you for your ideas and
inspiration. Alfredo Estrada, publisher of Hispanic magazine,
thank you and your staff for your suggestions. I am especially
delighted to be among so many Hispanic and business leaders.
Welcome to the White House.
((You know, I've just spent several days on ships in the
Mediterranean Sea. And I must have left my sea legs in the Navy,
because walking over here through the West Wing, I found myself
listing slightly to starboard. )) 11
But it was a good meeting, one that I believe will set the
basis for future progress -- building peace and advancing freedom
for a new century. Yet, no matter how far I travel, who I meet
or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of returning home,
back to the United States of America. \\\
I asked you here today to thank you for all that you've
done. As you know, our growing Hispanic community will soon form
the largest minority group in our nation. And if this is to
remain the land of opportunity, then all the citizens of America
must be well educated and prepared for the challenges of the
future.
2
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we are
entering an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who
do not learn, will not earn.\\ They will find it hard to
contribute. They will find it hard to advance. It's as simple
as that. 11
Sadly, almost 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out of
high school each year. More than half of all Hispanic-Americans
over the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it
comes to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the
chance for college.
Solutions are coming from Hispanic America. Strong family
support\ -- the encouragement of learning and excellence\ --
these have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. Now this tradition is endangered by the tensions, the
very tempo, of modern life. So we must work together to protect
this heritage. Work together as leaders in government and
business, as men and women concerned with the future. Nothing
less than a national effort will suffice.
Secretary Cavazos, who heads the Working Group on Education
of the Domestic Policy Council, is already addressing important
education issues. Now I am pleased to tell you we are embarking
on a new effort, one just for Hispanic-Americans -- due, in part,
to the advice I've heard from so many of you. I have signed a
directive asking Secretary Cavazos to form an Hispanic Education
Task Force to assess how well federal education programs serve
3
programs serve Hispanics, and recommend ways to enhance the
federal role. The Task Force will complete its work and report
to me by the end of February. Then, I'll incorporate these
findings into our broader efforts to improve American education,
mandated by our Education Summit with the nation's governors.
The corporate leaders here today understand that supporting
education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
which has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women
to college. This means ten thousand highly educated and highly
skilled Americans will bring their talent and energy to American
business, and their leadership to a new generation.
By contributing to the many programs and funds that advance
the cause of Hispanic youth, you have truly made an investment in
this generation, and the future of America. But education is
more than an investment. And the cause of education transcends
the many prosaic matters I've discussed today.
Education is, as Will and Ariel Durant wrote, not just "the
painful accumulation of facts and dates and reigns, nor merely
the necessary preparation of the individual to earn his keep in
the world." It is the "transmission of our mental, moral,
technical and aesthetic heritage as fully as possible to as many
as possible."
Let the next generation of Hispanic-Americans fully know
their heritage -- the heritage of Benito Juarez, Jose Marti and
George Washington, of Octavio Paz and William Faulkner.
4
For advancing this cause, I pass on to you the gratitude of
the nation. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.
#
#
#
,
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
12/5
Date:
TO:
RON GEISLER
FROM: JOHN S. GARDNER
Special Assistant to the President
and Assistant Staff Secretary
Per Jim this is OK to date
tomorrow and release tomorrow
morning. (Please give a copy to
Speechwriting in Rm. 122 for
fact-checking purposes as well.)
Thanks.
J3.
John
Schal
7090
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 6, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION
SUBJECT: Education of Hispanic Americans
All children in America should have the opportunity to achieve
their fullest potential as human beings. And, as you know,
much of that opportunity depends on education.
Sadly, Hispanic Americans are especially undereducated.
As Hispanics become the largest minority group in the
United States early in the next century, it becomes more
education. and more important to overcome the crisis in Hispanic
attention: Indeed, the statistics that you have provided to me compel
o
Between 9 and 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out of
high school each year -- the highest dropout rate of any
major ethnic or racial group.
Among Hispanics over the age of 25, an alarming
52 percent have not completed high school, compared
to 24 percent of non-Hispanics.
Only 10 percent of Hispanics over the age of 25 have
completed 4 or more years of college, compared to
21 percent of non-Hispanics.
Every major report on adult illiteracy has found that the
rate for Hispanics is much higher than the rate for the
non-Hispanic population.
The Working Group on Education of the Domestic Policy Council,
which you chair, is already addressing important education
issues. I am directing you to form a Task Force within that
Working Group to focus on Hispanic education. The Task Force
on Hispanic Education will report to me through the Domestic
Policy Council and its Education Working Group.
2
Specifically, the Task Force on Hispanic Education should:
Assess the participation of Hispanics in Federal education
programs.
Identify barriers that may limit Hispanic participation in
Federal education programs.
Suggest alternative strategies to enhance Hispanic
participation in Federal education programs.
The Task Force should complete its work and report to me by the
end of February 1990 so that the results of its work can be
incorporated, as appropriate, into our broader efforts to improve
American education in conjunction with the setting of national
goals as called for at our Education Summit.
I also understand that you will be appointing a special advisor
on dropouts -- a new position in your office. Because of the
problem of dropout rates in the Hispanic community, I urge you to
direct your special advisor to work closely with representatives
of the Hispanic community.
We must step up our efforts to ensure the education of Hispanic
Americans as a vital part of our overall commitment to excellence
in education.
GBul
COPY TO POTUS
Davis/Martin
12/5 8:00pm
Title: Hispanic
Dec. 5, 1989
Draft: Three
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
Good evening. Secretary Cavazos, Deputy Secretary ((Rod))
DeArment ( (De-Arm-ment) ) -- thank you for your ideas and
inspiration. Alfredo Estrada, publisher of Hispanic magazine,
thank you and your staff for your suggestions. I am especially
delighted to be among so many Hispanic and business leaders.
Welcome to the White House.
((You know, I've just spent several days on ships in the
Mediterranean Sea. And I must have left my sea legs in the Navy,
because walking over here through the West Wing, I found myself
listing slightly to starboard. )) \\
But it was a good meeting, one that I believe will set the
basis for future progress -- building peace and advancing freedom
for a new century. Yet, no matter how far I travel, who I meet
or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of returning home,
back to the United States of America.
I asked you here today to thank you for all that you've
done. As you know, our growing Hispanic community will soon form
the largest minority group in our nation. And if this is to
remain the land of opportunity, then all the citizens of America
must be well educated and prepared for the challenges of the
future.
2
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we are
entering an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who
do not learn, will not earn.\\ They will find it hard to
contribute. They will find it hard to advance. It's as simple
as that.
Sadly, almost 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out of
high school each year. More than half of all Hispanic-Americans
over the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it
comes to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the
chance for college.
Solutions are coming from Hispanic America. Strong family
support\\ -- the encouragement of learning and excellence\\ --
these have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. Now this tradition is endangered by the tensions, the
very tempo, of modern life. So we must work together to protect
this heritage. Work together as leaders in government and
business, as men and women concerned with the future. Nothing
less than a national effort will suffice.
Secretary Cavazos, who heads the Working Group on Education
of the Domestic Policy Council, is already addressing important
education issues. Now I am pleased to tell you we are embarking
on a new effort, one just for Hispanic-Americans -- due, in part,
to the advice I've heard from so many of you. I have signed a
directive asking Secretary Cavazos to form an Hispanic Education
Task Force to assess how well federal education programs serve
3
Hispanics, and recommend ways to enhance the federal role. The
Task Force will complete its work and report to me by the end of
February. Then, I'll incorporate these findings into our broader
efforts to improve American education, mandated by our Education
Summit with the nation's governors.
The corporate leaders here today understand that supporting
education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
which has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women
to college. This means ten thousand highly educated and highly
skilled Americans will bring their talent and energy to American
business, and their leadership to a new generation.
By contributing to the many programs and funds that advance
the cause of Hispanic youth, you have truly made an investment in
this generation, and the future of America. But education is
more than an investment. And the cause of education transcends
the many prosaic matters I've discussed today.
Education is, as Will and Ariel Durant wrote, not just "the
painful accumulation of facts and dates and reigns, nor merely
the necessary preparation of the individual to earn his keep in
the world." It is the "transmission of our mental, moral,
technical and aesthetic heritage as fully as possible to as many
as possible."
Let the next generation of Hispanic-Americans fully know
their heritage -- the heritage of Benito Juarez, Jose Marti and
George Washington, of Octavio Paz and William Faulkner.
4
For advancing this cause, I pass on to you the gratitude of
the nation. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.
#
#
#
094662SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
12/1/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, MON., DEC. 4
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS
EAST ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1989
6:30 PM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
KILBERG
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to my office by 2:00 PM, MONDAY,
DECEMBER 4. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
Title: Hispanic
1989 DEC - I PM 6:26
Nov. 28, 1989
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
Be-AR- MEYT
Good evening. Vice President Quayle, Marilyn, Secretaries
Lujan, Cavazos and Mosbacher, Assistant Deputy Secretary ((Rod))
DeArment ( (Darment)) -- thank you for your ideas and inspiration.
Archbishop Flores your Eminence, I commend you for your
leadership of the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Alfredo
Estrada, publisher of Hispanic magazine, thank you and your staff
FOR your SUGGESTRUAD
for our-s sund advice. I am especially delighted to be among so
many Hispanic and business leaders. Welcome to the White
House.
((You know, I've just spent several days on ships in the
Mediterranean Sea. And I must have left my sea legs in the Navy,
because walking over here through the West Wing, I found myself
STARBOARD
listing slightly to post.
It was a good meeting, one that I believe will set the basis
for future discussions and progress And of course the island-
building PRACE t ADVANCING FREEDOM FOR A new century
nation of Malta was beautiful But, no matter how far I travel,
who I meet or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of
returning home, back to the United States of America. 111
((You know, I can't remember a time when so many corporate
chiefs were in one room. For example, I understand that the
2
President of Bacardi is with us today e.. and that he's mixing
well with all the CEOs from the soft-drink companies. "\\\\\
In all sincerity, I asked you here today to thank you for
all that you've done. As you know, our growing Hispanic
community will soon form the largest minority group in our
nation. And if this is to remain the land of opportunity, then
all the citizens of America must be well educated and prepared
for the challenges of the future.
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we are
entering an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who
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will not advance. Almost It's as simple as that.
Sadly, as much as 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out
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the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it comes
to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the chance
for college.
Cas
Solutions are coming from Hispanic America. Strong family
support -- the encouragement of learning and excellence -- these
have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. Now this tradition is endangered by the tensions, the
very tempo, of modern life. So we must work together to protect
this heritage. Work together as leaders in government and
business, as men and women concerned with the future. Nothing
less than a national effort will suffice.
3
Secretary Cavazos, who heads the Working Group on Education
of the Domestic Policy Council, is already addressing important
education issues. Now I am pleased to tell you we are embarking
on a new effort, one just for Hispanic America. AS I have signed a
directive asking Secretary Cavazos to form an Hispanic Education
Task Force that will report to me through the council. This task
force will assess how well federal education programs serve
Recomend warp to enhance the federal use.
Hispanics, and suggest new strategies for removing any remaining
barriers to progress. The Task Force should complete its work
and report to me by the end of February. Then, I'll incorporate
these findings into our broader efforts to improve American
education, mandated by our Education Summit with the nation's
governors.
In addition, Secretary Cavazos will also appoint a special
advisor on drop-outs someone whose sole responsibility will be
to combat that very serious trend. And we will do more, working
together, as partners.
That's where you come in.
The corporate leaders here today understand that supporting
education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
which has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women
to college. This means ten thousand highly educated and highly
skilled Americans will bring their talent and energy to American
business, and their leadership to a new generation.
a now youth
4
By contributing to the many programs and funds that advance
the cause of Hispanic leadership, you have truly made an
investment in our youth, and the future of America. For this,
and for all that you have done, you have my thanks and the
gratitude of a nation.
Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
#
#
#
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OF THE
TAKE
United States Department of the Interior
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
S
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
MEMORANDUM
Christon
TO:
DENISE SCHWARZ
CABINET AFFAIRS
THE WHITE HOUSE
FROM:
TOM WEIMER Tom Werman
CHIEF OF STAFF
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
SUBJECT:
SPEECH TO CEO'S, HISPANIC LEADERS
We have reviewed the above speech and suggest the following
changes:
On page 3, a brief paragraph should be added as follows:
"I have asked Secretary Lujan to undertake a special effort
with Hispanic colleges and universities, to encourage
Hispanic students and educational leaders to take part in
this Administration's Stewardship agenda."
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2) Cieconi
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094662SS
Document No.
9731
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDU
12/1/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, MON., DEC. 4
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS
EAST ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1989
6:30 PM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
KILBERG
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to my office by 2:00 PM, MONDAY,
DECEMBER 4. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
December 4, 1989
NSC concurs, with suggestions as marked.
Brent
Scowcroft
James W. Cicconi
CC: James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
PO : 110 2 030 68
Davis/Martin
Title: Hispanic
1989 DEC -1 PM 6: 26
Nov. 28, 1989
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
Good evening. Vice President Quayle, Marilyn, Secretaries
Lujan, Cavazos and Mosbacher, Assistant Secretary ((Rod))
DeArment ((Darment)) -- thank you for your ideas and inspiration.
Archbishop Flores, your Eminence, I commend you for your
leadership of the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Alfredo
Estrada, publisher of Hispanic magazine, thank you and your staff
for your sound advice. I am especially delighted to be among so
many Hispanic and business leaders. Welcome to the White
House. \\
( (You know, I've just spent several days on ships in the
Mediterranean Sea. And I must have left my sea legs in the Navy,
To the
because walking over here through the West Wing, I found myself
left
starboard
listing slightly to port. ))
starboard
makeit
It was a good meeting, one that I believe will set the basis
-- building peace and advancing freedom for ann century.
for future discussions and progress And, of course, the island-
nation of Malta was beautiful. But, no matter how far I travel,
who I meet or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of
returning home, back to the United States of America.
( (You know, I can't remember a time when so many corporate
chiefs were in one room. For example, I understand that the
2
President of Bacardi is with us today
and that he's mixing
well with all the CEOs from the soft-drink companies. ))\\\\
In all sincerity, I asked you here today to thank you for
all that you've done. As you know, our growing Hispanic
community will soon form the largest minority group in our
nation. And if this is to remain the land of opportunity, then
all the citizens of America must be well educated and prepared
for the challenges of the future.
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we are
entering an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who
do not learn, will not earn. They will not contribute. They
will not advance. It's as simple as that. \\
Sadly, as much as 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out
americans
of high school each year. More than half of all Hispanics/over
the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it comes
to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the chance
for college.
Solutions are coming from Hispanic America S Strong family
support -- the encouragement of learning and excellence -- these
have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. Now this tradition is endangered by the tensions, the
very tempo, of modern life. So we must work together to protect
this heritage. Work together as leaders in government and
business, as men and women concerned with the future. Nothing
less than a national effort will suffice.
3
Secretary Cavazos, who heads the Working Group on Education
of the Domestic Policy Council, is already addressing important
education issues. Now I am pleased to tell you we are embarking
on a new effort, one just for Hispanic America I have signed a
directive asking Secretary Cavazos to form an Hispanic Education
Task Force that will report to me through the council. This task
force will assess how well federal education programs serve
Hispanics, and suggest new strategies for removing any remaining
barriers to progress. The Task Force should complete its work
and report to me by the end of February. Then, I'll incorporate
these findings into our broader efforts to improve American
education, mandated by our Education Summit with the nation's
governors.
In addition, Secretary Cavazos will also appoint a special
advisor on drop-outs -- someone whose sole responsibility will be
to combat that very serious trend. And we will do more, working
together, as partners.
That's where you come in.
The corporate leaders here today understand that supporting
education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
which has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women
to college. This means ten thousand highly educated and highly
skilled Americans will bring their talent and energy to American
business, and their leadership to a new generation.
4
By contributing to the many programs and funds that advance
the cause of Hispanic leadership, you have truly made an
investment in our youth, and the future of America. For this,
and for all that you have done, you have my thanks and the
gratitude of a nation.
Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
#
#
#
CW-
Betwn 9 + 11% of Hispanics drop
out of H.S. ea. yr -- the highest
drop out of any major ethnic or
racial group.
Rod (Dee-Ar-ment ) DeArment
cember 4, 1989
Deputy sec. DOL
cm
&
Re:
Hispanic leaders draft
yourd
A few comments.
First, Rod D'Arment is, I think, the Deputy Secretary. Not
too many people care, but 'Arment surely does, and he will be
in the room.
Second, I don't really get the joke about the President
and his sea legs. In addition to not being funny, some people
will be wondering whether there is any significance to the
idea that he is listing to "port."
Third, I think the treatment of dropout-ism is a little harsh.
We're certainly all against dropping out; but a significant chunk
of the Hispanic population does precisely that, and SO it's
a little harsh to say flatly that "they will not contribute.
They will not advance."
#
LE 21d € 130.68 68
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 4, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
JAY S. BYBEE jst
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Address: CEO's, Hispanic Leaders
Counsel's office has reviewed the above-captioned matter. We
have comments on two paragraphs. On page two, the third full
paragraph, the phrase "as much as 11 percent of Hispanic students
drop out" does not sound right. I would recommend changing this
to "as many as 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out." Also,
when I read this phrase, I wondered why we are phrasing the
statistics in this fashion. Is the percentage subject to wide
fluctuations and 11 percent is the highest the Hispanic drop out
rate has ever been? We might consider stating that "nearly" or
"almost" 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out of high school
each year.
In the next paragraph, the second sentence (which begins, "Strong
family support ") is not properly constructed. The word
"these" evidently refers to "strong family support, "the
encouragement of learning" and "excellence." As presently
written, the sentence makes "the encouragement of learning and
excellence" an appositive to "strong family support." Finally,
the fifth sentence in that same paragraph ("Work together as
leaders
") is not a complete sentence.
In other respects, we have no legal objections.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this matter.
CC: James W. Cicconi
612 € 100.68
094662SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
12/1/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, MON., DEC. 4
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1989
SUBJECT:
6:30 PM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
F
PORTER
DARMAN
>
ROGICH
BATES
>
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
KILBERG
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to my office by 2:00 PM, MONDAY,
DECEMBER 4. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Please see suggestions.
12/4/89
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
Title: Hispanic
1989 DEC -1 PM 6: 26
Nov. 28, 1989
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
Good evening. Vice President Quayle, Marilyn, Secretaries
Lujan, Cavazos and Mosbacher, Assistant Deputy Secretary ((Rod))
DeArment ((Darment)) -- thank you for your ideas and inspiration.
Archbishop Flores, your Eminence, I commend you for your
leadership of the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Alfredo
Estrada, publisher of Hispanic magazine, thank you and your staff
for your sound advice. I am especially delighted to be among so
many Hispanic and business leaders. Welcome to the White
House. \\
((You know, I've just spent several days on ships in the
Mediterranean Sea. And I must have left my sea legs in the Navy,
because walking over here through the West Wing, I found myself
listing slightly to port. ))
It was a good meeting, one that I believe will set the basis
for future discussions and progress. And, of course, the island-
nation of Malta was beautiful. But, no matter how far I travel,
who I meet or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of
returning home, back to the United States of America. III
((You know, I can't remember a time when so many corporate
chiefs were in one room. For example, I understand that the
2
President of Bacardi is with us today
and that he's mixing
well with all the CEOs from the soft-drink companies. ))\\\\
In all sincerity, I asked you here today to thank you for
all that you've done. As you know, our growing Hispanic
community will soon form the largest minority group in our
nation. And if this is to remain the land of opportunity, then
all the citizens of America must be well educated and prepared
for the challenges of the future.
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we are
entering an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who
do not learn, will not earn.\\ They will not contribute. They
will not advance. It's as simple as that.
Sadly, as much as 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out
of high school each year. More than half of all Hispanics over
the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it comes
to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the chance
for college.
Solutions are coming from Hispanic America. Strong family
support -- the encouragement of learning and excellence -- these
have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. Now this tradition is endangered by the tensions, the
very tempo, of modern life. So we must work together to protect
this heritage. Work together as leaders in government and
business, as men and women concerned with the future. Nothing
less than a national effort will suffice.
3
Secretary Cavazos, who heads the Working Group on Education
of the Domestic Policy Council, is already addressing important
education issues. Now I am pleased to tell you we are embarking
on a new effort, one just for Hispanic America. I have signed a
directive asking Secretary Cavazos to form an Hispanic Education
?
Task Force that will report to me through the council
This task
force will assess how well federal education programs serve
recommend improvements. ways to enhance the fedual vole.
Hispanics, and, suggest new strategies for removing any remaining
will
barriers to progress. The Task Force should complete its work
and report to me by the end of February. Then, I'll incorporate
these findings into our broader efforts to improve American
education, mandated by our Education Summit with the nation's
governors.
In addition, Secretary Cavazos will also appoint a special
advisor on drop-outs -- someone whose sole responsibility will be
to combat that very serious trend. And we will do more, working
together, as partners.
That's where you come in.
The corporate leaders here today understand that supporting
education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
which has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women
to college. This means ten thousand highly educated and highly
skilled Americans will bring their talent and energy to American
business, and their leadership to a new generation.
4
By contributing to the many programs and funds that advance
?
the cause of Hispani ont leadership, you have truly made an
investment in our youth, and the future of America. For this,
and for all that you have done, you have my thanks and the
gratitude of a nation
Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
#
#
#
Together, continue we must knockanie our down
efforts to
educational
promote the divelopment leadus,
7
increase thaining for
of Hispanic
P
094662SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
12/1/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, MON. , DEC. 4
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS
EAST ROOM
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1989
SUBJECT:
6:30 PM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
У
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
KILBERG
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to my office by 2:00 PM, MONDAY,
DECEMBER 4. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
See comments
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
Title: Hispanic
1989 DEC - I PM 6: 26
Nov. 28, 1989
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
35yllables MENT
De
Good evening. Vice President Quayle, Marilyn, Secretaries
Lujan, Cavazos and Mosbacher, Assistant Secretary ((Rod))
DeArment ((Darment)) -- thank you for your ideas and inspiration.
Archbishop Flores, your Eminence, I commend you for your
leadership of the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Alfredo
Estrada, publisher of Hispanic magazine, thank you and your staff
for your sound advice. I am especially delighted to be among so
many Hispanic and business leaders. Welcome to the White
House.
((You know, I've just spent several days on ships in the
Mediterranean Sea. And I must have left my sea legs in the Navy,
because walking over here through the West Wing, I found myself
listing slightly to port. ) )
It was a good meeting, one that I believe will set the basis
for future discussions and progress. And, of course, the island-
nation of Malta was beautiful. But, no matter how far I travel,
who I meet or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of
returning home, back to the United States of America. III
((You know, I can't remember a time when so many corporate
chiefs were in one room. For example, I understand that the
2
President of Bacardi is with us today
and that he's mixing
well with all the CEOs from the soft-drink companies. ))\\\\
In all sincerity, I asked you here today to thank you for
all that you've done. As you know, our growing Hispanic
community will soon form the largest minority group in our
nation. And if this is to remain the land of opportunity, then
all the citizens of America must be well educated and prepared
for the challenges of the future.
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we are
entering an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who
do not learn, will not earn. They will not contribute. They
will not advance. It's as simple as that.
Sadly, as much as 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out
of high school each year. More than half of all Hispanics over
the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it comes
to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the chance
for college.
Solutions are coming from Hispanic America. Strong family
support -- the encouragement of learning and excellence -- these
have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. Now this tradition is endangered by the tensions, the
very tempo, of modern life. So we must work together to protect
this heritage. Work together as leaders in government and
business, as men and women concerned with the future. Nothing
less than a national effort will suffice.
3
Secretary Cavazos, who heads the Working Group on Education
of the Domestic Policy Council, is already addressing important
education issues. Now I am pleased to tell you we are embarking
on a new effort, one just for Hispanic America. I have signed a
directive asking Secretary Cavazos to form an Hispanic Education
Task Force that will report to me through the council. This task
force will assess how well federal education programs serve
Hispanics, and suggest new strategies for removing any remaining
barriers to progress. The Task Force should complete its work
and report to me by the end of February. Then, I'll incorporate
these findings into our broader efforts to improve American
education, mandated by our Education Summit with the nation's
Note:
NOT governors. germane to speech and poses serious problems.
In addition, Secretary Cavazos will also appoint a special
advisor on drop-outs -- someone whose sole responsibility will be
AH
to combat that very serious trend. And we will do more, working
together, as partners.
That's where you come in.
The corporate leaders here today understand that supporting
education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
which has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women
to college. This means ten thousand highly educated and highly
skilled Americans will bring their talent and energy to American
business, and their leadership to a new generation.
4
By contributing to the many programs and funds that advance
the cause of Hispanic leadership, you have truly made an
investment in our youth, and the future of America. For this,
and for all that you have done, you have my thanks and the
gratitude of a nation.
Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
#
#
#
094662SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
12/1/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, MON., DEC. 4
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS
EAST ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1989
6:30 PM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
A
PORTER
DARMAN
S
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
KILBERG
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to my office by 2:00 PM, MONDAY,
DECEMBER 4. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
minor suggestion of
at the ind
Lt : Olv p 13068
05 : 68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
Title: Hispanic
1989 DEC -1 PM 6: 26
Nov. 28, 1989
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
Good evening. Vice President Quayle, Marilyn, Secretaries
Lujan, Cavazos and Mosbacher, Assistant Secretary ( (Rod))
DeArment ((Darment) -- thank you for your ideas and inspiration.
Archbishop Flores, your Eminence, I commend you for your
leadership of the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Alfredo
Estrada, publisher of Hispanic magazine, thank you and your staff
for your sound advice. I am especially delighted to be among so
many Hispanic and business leaders. Welcome to the White
House. \\
( (You know, I've just spent several days on ships in the
Mediterranean Sea. And I must have left my sea legs in the Navy,
because walking over here through the West Wing, I found myself
listing slightly to port.) 111
It was a good meeting, one that I believe will set the basis
for future discussions and progress. And, of course, the island-
nation of Malta was beautiful. But, no matter how far I travel,
who J. meet or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of
returning home, back to the United States of America. \\\
it's nice to see
80
( (You know, here I can't remember a time when 50 many corporate
chiefs were in one room. For example, I understand that the
2
President of Bacardi is with us today
and that he's mixing
well with all the CEOs from the soft-drink companies. ))\\\\
In all sincerity, I asked you here today to thank you for
all that you've done. As you know, our growing Hispanic
community will soon form the largest minority group in our
nation. And if this is to remain the land of opportunity, then
all the citizens of America must be well educated and prepared
for the challenges of the future.
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we are
entering an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who
do not learn, will not earn.\\ They will not contribute. They
will not advance. It's as simple as that.
Sadly, as much as 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out
of high school each year. More than half of all Hispanics over
the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it comes
to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the chance
for college.
Solutions are coming from Hispanic America. Strong family
support -- the encouragement of learning and excellence -- these
have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. Now this tradition is endangered by the tensions, the
very tempo, of modern life. So we must work together to protect
this heritage, Work together as leaders in government and
business, as men and women concerned with the future. Nothing
less than a national effort will suffice.
3
Secretary Cavazos, who heads the Working Group on Education
of the Domestic Policy Council, is already addressing important
education issues. Now I am pleased to tell you we are embarking
on a new effort, one just for Hispanic America. I have signed a
directive asking Secretary Cavazos to form an Hispanic Education
Task Force that will report to me through the council. This task
force will assess how well federal education programs serve
Hispanics, and suggest new strategies for removing any remaining
barriers to progress. The Task Force should complete its work
and report to me by the end of February. Then, I'll incorporate
these findings into our broader efforts to improve American
education, mandated by our Education Summit with the nation's
governors.
In addition, Secretary Cavazos will also appoint a special
advisor on drop-outs -- someone whose sole responsibility will be
to combat that very serious trend. And we will do more, working
together, as partners.
That's where you come in.
The corporate leaders here today understand that supporting
education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
which has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women
to college. This means ten thousand highly educated and highly
skilled Americans will bring their talent and energy to American
business, and their leadership to a new generation.
4
By contributing to the many programs and funds that advance
the cause of Hispanic leadership, you have truly made an
investment in our youth, and the future of America. For this,
and for all that you have done, you have my thanks and the
gratitude of a nation.
Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
Kindof
abrught
ending
#
#
#
094662SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
12/1/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, MON., DEC. 4
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS
EAST ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1989
6:30 PM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
A
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
KILBERG
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to my office by 2:00 PM, MONDAY,
DECEMBER 4. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
we
Davis/Martin
Title: Hispanic
1989 DEC - I PM 6: 26
Nov. 28, 1989
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
PRONUNCIST 10N D is SYLLABLE
2
Good evening. Vice President Quayle, Marilyn, Secretaries
Lujan7 Cavazos and Mosbacher, Assistant Secretary ( (Rod))
a ement
DeArment ( (Darment)) -- thank you for your ideas and inspiration.
WILL NOT
Archbishop Flores, your Eminence, I commend you for your
BE IN
leadership of the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Alfredo
Estrada, publisher of Hispanic magazine, thank you and your staff
for your sound advice I am especially delighted to be among so
many Hispanic and business leaders. Welcome to the White
House.
( (You know, I've just spent several days on ships in the
Mediterranean Sea. And I must have left my sea legs in the Navy,
weather, We CONUSE
because walking over here through the West Wing, I found myself
Jokes other
listing slightly to port. ) )
It was a good meeting, one that I believe will set the basis
for future discussions and progress. And, of course, the island-
nation of Malta was beautiful. But, no matter how far I travel,
who I meet or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of
returning home, back to the United States of America.
very fow
( (You know, I can't remember a time when so many corporate
chiefs were in one room. For example, I understand that the
coming
DONT
gilight
IT.
No DRINKING Johns
2
President of Bacardi is with us today
and that he's mixing
well with all the CEOs from the soft-drink companies. ))\\\\
In all sincerity, I asked you here today to thank you for
all that you've done. As you know, our growing Hispanic
community will soon form the largest minority group in our
nation. And if this is to remain the land of opportunity, then
all the citizens of America must be well educated and prepared
for the challenges of the future.
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we are
entering an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who
do not learn, will not earn. They will not contribute. They
will not advance. It's as simple as that.
Sadly, as much as 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out
of high school each year. More than half of all Hispanics over
the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it comes
to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the chance
for college.
Solutions are coming from Hispanic America. Strong family
support -- the encouragement of learning and excellence -- these
have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. Now this tradition is endangered by the tensions, the
very tempo, of modern life. So we must work together to protect
this heritage. Work together as leaders in government and
business, as men and women concerned with the future. Nothing
less than a national effort will suffice.
3
Secretary Cavazos, who heads the Working Group on Education
of the Domestic Policy Council, is already addressing important
education issues. Now I am pleased to tell you we are embarking
on a new effort, one just for Hispanic America. I have signed a
directive asking Secretary Cavazos to form an Hispanic Education
Task Force that will report to me through the council. This task
force will assess how well federal education programs serve
Hispanics, and suggest new strategies for removing any remaining
barriers to progress. The Task Force should complete its work
and report to me by the end of February. Then, I'll incorporate
these findings into our broader efforts to improve American
education, mandated by our Education Summit with the nation's
governors.
In addition, Secretary Cavazos will also appoint a special
advisor on drop-outs -- someone whose sole responsibility will be
to combat that very serious trend. And we will do more, working
together, as partners.
That's where you come in.
The corporate leaders here today understand that supporting
education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
which has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women
to college. This means ten thousand highly educated and highly
skilled Americans will bring their talent and energy to American
business, and their leadership to a new generation.
4
By contributing to the many programs and funds that advance
the cause of Hispanic leadership, you have truly made an
investment in our youth, and the future of America. For this,
and for all that you have done, you have my thanks and the
gratitude of a nation.
Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
#
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CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 P.M. / WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
GOOD EVENING. SECRETARY CAVAZOS, DEPUTY SECRETARY
((ROD)) DEARMENT [[DE-ARM-MENT]] -- THANK YOU FOR YOUR
IDEAS AND INSPIRATION. ALFREDO ESTRADA, PUBLISHER OF
HISPANIC MAGAZINE, THANK YOU AND YOUR STAFF FOR YOUR
SUGGESTIONS. I AM ESPECIALLY DELIGHTED TO BE AMONG so
MANY HISPANIC AND BUSINESS LEADERS. WELCOME TO THE
WHITE HOUSE.
- 2 -
((You KNOW, I'VE JUST SPENT SEVERAL DAYS ON SHIPS
IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. AND I MUST HAVE LEFT MY SEA
LEGS IN THE NAVY, BECAUSE WALKING OVER HERE THROUGH THE
WEST WING, I FOUND MYSELF LISTING SLIGHTLY TO
STARBOARD.)
BUT IT WAS A GOOD MEETING, ONE THAT I BELIEVE WILL
SET THE BASIS FOR FUTURE PROGRESS -- BUILDING PEACE AND
ADVANCING FREEDOM FOR A NEW CENTURY.
- 3 -
YET, NO MATTER HOW FAR I TRAVEL, WHO I MEET OR WHAT I
SEE, NOTHING CAN BEAT THE THRILL OF RETURNING HOME,
BACK TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. III
I ASKED YOU HERE TODAY TO THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT
YOU'VE DONE. As YOU KNOW, OUR GROWING HISPANIC
COMMUNITY WILL SOON FORM THE LARGEST MINORITY GROUP IN
OUR NATION.
- 4 -
AND IF THIS IS TO REMAIN THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY, THEN
ALL THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA MUST BE WELL EDUCATED AND
PREPARED FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE.
THERE WAS A TIME IN THIS COUNTRY WHEN YOU COULD
PROSPER WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE OR A SPECIAL
SKILL. BUT WE ARE ENTERING AN AGE OF SPECIALIZATION.
AND IN THE 1990s, THOSE WHO DO NOT LEARN, WILL NOT
EARN. 11 THEY WILL FIND IT HARD To CONTRIBUTE. 11
- 5 -
THEY WILL FIND IT HARD TO ADVANCE. It's AS SIMPLE AS
THAT.
SADLY, ALMOST 11 PERCENT OF HISPANIC STUDENTS DROP
OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL EACH YEAR. MORE THAN HALF OF ALL
HISPANIC-AMERICANS OVER THE AGE OF 25 HAVE NOT
COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL. AND WHEN IT COMES TO HIGHER
EDUCATION, TOO MANY HISPANICS JUST NEVER GET THE CHANCE
FOR COLLEGE.
- 6 -
SOLUTIONS ARE COMING FROM HISPANIC AMERICA. STRONG
FAMILY SUPPORT\\ -- THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LEARNING AND
EXCELLENCE\\ -- THESE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE MOST
STRIKING FEATURES OF THE HISPANIC TRADITION. Now THIS
TRADITION IS ENDANGERED BY THE TENSIONS, THE VERY
TEMPO, OF MODERN LIFE. So WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO
PROTECT THIS HERITAGE.
- 7 -
WORK TOGETHER AS LEADERS IN GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS, AS
MEN AND WOMEN CONCERNED WITH THE FUTURE. NOTHING LESS
THAN A NATIONAL EFFORT WILL SUFFICE.
SECRETARY CAVAZOS, WHO HEADS THE WORKING GROUP ON
EDUCATION OF THE DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL, IS ALREADY
ADDRESSING IMPORTANT EDUCATION ISSUES. Now I AM
PLEASED TO TELL YOU WE ARE EMBARKING ON A NEW EFFORT,
ONE JUST FOR HISPANIC-AMERICANS -- DUE, IN PART, TO THE
ADVICE I'VE HEARD FROM so MANY OF YOU.
- 8 -
I HAVE SIGNED A DIRECTIVE ASKING SECRETARY CAVAZOS TO
FORM AN HISPANIC EDUCATION TASK FORCE TO ASSESS HOW
WELL FEDERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE HISPANICS, AND
RECOMMEND WAYS TO ENHANCE THE FEDERAL ROLE. THE TASK
FORCE WILL COMPLETE ITS WORK AND REPORT TO ME BY THE
END OF FEBRUARY. THEN, I'LL INCORPORATE THESE FINDINGS
INTO OUR BROADER EFFORTS TO IMPROVE AMERICAN EDUCATION,
MANDATED BY OUR EDUCATION SUMMIT WITH THE NATION'S
GOVERNORS.
- 9 -
THE CORPORATE LEADERS HERE TODAY UNDERSTAND THAT
SUPPORTING EDUCATION AND TRAINING IS GOOD BUSINESS AS
WELL AS GOOD CITIZENSHIP. Look AT THE NATIONAL
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND, WHICH HAS SENT ALMOST TEN
THOUSAND YOUNG HISPANIC MEN AND WOMEN TO COLLEGE. THIS
MEANS TEN THOUSAND HIGHLY EDUCATED AND HIGHLY SKILLED
AMERICANS WILL BRING THEIR TALENT AND ENERGY TO
AMERICAN BUSINESS, AND THEIR LEADERSHIP TO A NEW
GENERATION.
- 10 -
BY CONTRIBUTING TO THE MANY PROGRAMS AND FUNDS THAT
ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF HISPANIC YOUTH, YOU HAVE TRULY
MADE AN INVESTMENT IN THIS GENERATION, AND THE FUTURE
OF AMERICA. BUT EDUCATION IS MORE THAN AN INVESTMENT.
AND THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION TRANSCENDS THE MANY PROSAIC
MATTERS I'VE DISCUSSED TODAY.
- 11 -
EDUCATION IS, AS WILL AND ARIEL DURANT WROTE, NOT
JUST "THE PAINFUL ACCUMULATION OF FACTS AND DATES AND
REIGNS, NOR MERELY THE NECESSARY PREPARATION OF THE
INDIVIDUAL TO EARN HIS KEEP IN THE WORLD." IT IS THE
"TRANSMISSION OF OUR MENTAL, MORAL, TECHNICAL AND
AESTHETIC HERITAGE AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE TO AS MANY AS
POSSIBLE."
1
- 12 -
LET THE NEXT GENERATION OF HISPANIC-AMERICANS FULLY
KNOW THEIR HERITAGE -- THE HERITAGE OF BENITO JUAREZ,
JOSE MARTI AND GEORGE WASHINGTON, OF OCTAVIO PAZ AND
WILLIAM FAULKNER.
FOR ADVANCING THIS CAUSE, I PASS ON TO YOU THE
GRATITUDE OF THE NATION. THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU, AND
GOD BLESS AMERICA.
#
#
#
CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 P.M. / WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
GOOD EVENING. SECRETARY CAVAZOS, DEPUTY SECRETARY
((RoD)) DEARMENT [[DE-ARM-MENT]] -- THANK YOU FOR YOUR
IDEAS AND INSPIRATION. ALFREDO ESTRADA, PUBLISHER OF
HISPANIC MAGAZINE, THANK YOU AND YOUR STAFF FOR YOUR
SUGGESTIONS. I AM ESPECIALLY DELIGHTED To BE AMONG so
MANY HISPANIC AND BUSINESS LEADERS. WELCOME TO THE
WHITE HOUSE. 11
- 2 -
((You KNOW, I'VE JUST SPENT SEVERAL DAYS ON SHIPS
IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. AND I MUST HAVE LEFT MY SEA
LEGS IN THE NAVY, BECAUSE WALKING OVER HERE THROUGH THE
WEST WING, I FOUND MYSELF LISTING SLIGHTLY TO
STARBOARD.
BUT IT WAS A GOOD MEETING, ONE THAT I BELIEVE WILL
SET THE BASIS FOR FUTURE PROGRESS -- BUILDING PEACE AND
ADVANCING FREEDOM FOR A NEW CENTURY.
- 3 -
YET, NO MATTER HOW FAR I TRAVEL, WHO I MEET OR WHAT I
SEE, NOTHING CAN BEAT THE THRILL OF RETURNING HOME,
BACK TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. III
I ASKED YOU HERE TODAY TO THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT
YOU'VE DONE. As YOU KNOW, OUR GROWING HISPANIC
COMMUNITY WILL SOON FORM THE LARGEST MINORITY GROUP IN
OUR NATION.
- 4 -
AND IF THIS IS TO REMAIN THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY, THEN
ALL THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA MUST BE WELL EDUCATED AND
PREPARED FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE.
THERE WAS A TIME IN THIS COUNTRY WHEN YOU COULD
PROSPER WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE OR A SPECIAL
SKILL. BUT WE ARE ENTERING AN AGE OF SPECIALIZATION.
AND IN THE 1990s, THOSE WHO DO NOT LEARN, WILL NOT
EARN. 11 THEY WILL FIND IT HARD TO CONTRIBUTE. 11
- 5 -
THEY WILL FIND IT HARD To ADVANCE. IT'S AS SIMPLE AS
THAT.
SADLY, ALMOST 11 PERCENT OF HISPANIC STUDENTS DROP
OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL EACH YEAR. MORE THAN HALF OF ALL
HISPANIC-AMERICANS OVER THE AGE OF 25 HAVE NOT
COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL. AND WHEN IT COMES TO HIGHER
EDUCATION, TOO MANY HISPANICS JUST NEVER GET THE CHANCE
FOR COLLEGE.
- 6 -
SOLUTIONS ARE COMING FROM HISPANIC AMERICA. STRONG
FAMILY SUPPORT\\ -- THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LEARNING AND
EXCELLENCE\\ -- THESE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE MOST
STRIKING FEATURES OF THE HISPANIC TRADITION. Now THIS
TRADITION IS ENDANGERED BY THE TENSIONS, THE VERY
TEMPO, OF MODERN LIFE. So WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO
PROTECT THIS HERITAGE.
- 7 -
WORK TOGETHER AS LEADERS IN GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS, AS
MEN AND WOMEN CONCERNED WITH THE FUTURE. NOTHING LESS
THAN A NATIONAL EFFORT WILL SUFFICE.
SECRETARY CAVAZOS, WHO HEADS THE WORKING GROUP ON
EDUCATION OF THE DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL, IS ALREADY
ADDRESSING IMPORTANT EDUCATION ISSUES. Now I AM
PLEASED TO TELL YOU WE ARE EMBARKING ON A NEW EFFORT,
ONE JUST FOR HISPANIC-AMERICANS -- DUE, IN PART, To THE
ADVICE I'VE HEARD FROM SO MANY OF YOU.
- 8 -
I HAVE SIGNED A DIRECTIVE ASKING SECRETARY CAVAZOS TO
FORM AN HISPANIC EDUCATION TASK FORCE TO ASSESS HOW
WELL FEDERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE HISPANICS, AND
RECOMMEND WAYS TO ENHANCE THE FEDERAL ROLE. THE TASK
FORCE WILL COMPLETE ITS WORK AND REPORT TO ME BY THE
END OF FEBRUARY. THEN, I'LL INCORPORATE THESE FINDINGS
INTO OUR BROADER EFFORTS TO IMPROVE AMERICAN EDUCATION,
MANDATED BY OUR EDUCATION SUMMIT WITH THE NATION'S
GOVERNORS.
- 9 -
THE CORPORATE LEADERS HERE TODAY UNDERSTAND THAT
SUPPORTING EDUCATION AND TRAINING IS GOOD BUSINESS AS
WELL AS GOOD CITIZENSHIP. Look AT THE NATIONAL
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND, WHICH HAS SENT ALMOST TEN
THOUSAND YOUNG HISPANIC MEN AND WOMEN TO COLLEGE. THIS
MEANS TEN THOUSAND HIGHLY EDUCATED AND HIGHLY SKILLED
AMERICANS WILL BRING THEIR TALENT AND ENERGY TO
AMERICAN BUSINESS, AND THEIR LEADERSHIP TO A NEW
GENERATION.
- 10 -
BY CONTRIBUTING TO THE MANY PROGRAMS AND FUNDS THAT
ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF HISPANIC YOUTH, YOU HAVE TRULY
MADE AN INVESTMENT IN THIS GENERATION, AND THE FUTURE
OF AMERICA. BUT EDUCATION IS MORE THAN AN INVESTMENT.
AND THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION TRANSCENDS THE MANY PROSAIC
MATTERS I'VE DISCUSSED TODAY.
- 11 -
EDUCATION IS, AS WILL AND ARIEL DURANT WROTE, NOT
JUST "THE PAINFUL ACCUMULATION OF FACTS AND DATES AND
REIGNS, NOR MERELY THE NECESSARY PREPARATION OF THE
INDIVIDUAL TO EARN HIS KEEP IN THE WORLD." IT IS THE
"TRANSMISSION OF OUR MENTAL, MORAL, TECHNICAL AND
AESTHETIC HERITAGE AS FULLY AS POSSIBLE To AS MANY AS
POSSIBLE."
4)
- 12 -
LET THE NEXT GENERATION OF HISPANIC-AMERICANS FULLY
KNOW THEIR HERITAGE -- THE HERITAGE OF BENITO JUAREZ,
JOSE MARTI AND GEORGE WASHINGTON, OF OCTAVIO PAZ AND
WILLIAM FAULKNER.
FOR ADVANCING THIS CAUSE, I PASS ON TO YOU THE
GRATITUDE OF THE NATION. THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU, AND
GOD BLESS AMERICA.
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094662SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
12/1/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 PM, MON., DEC. 4
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS
EAST ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1989
6:30 PM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
KILBERG
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to my office by 2:00 PM, MONDAY,
DECEMBER 4. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Commat
12/4/19
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
See
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
Title: Hispanic
1989 DEC - / PM 6: 26
Nov. 28, 1989
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CEOs, HISPANIC LEADERS, EAST ROOM
6:30 p.m., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1989
Good evening. Vice President Quayle, Marilyn, Secretaries
gotez really
Lujan, Cavazos and Mosbacher Assistant Deputy Secretary ((Rod))
Check title.
DeArment ( (Darment)) -- thank you for your ideas and inspiration.
going
Archbishop Flores, your Eminence, I commend you for your
of
leadership of the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Alfredo
Estrada, publisher of Hispanic magazine, thank you and your staff
for your sound advice. I am especially delighted to be among so
many Hispanic and business leaders. Welcome to the White
House. \\
( (You know, I've just spent several days on ships in the
Mediterranean Sea. And I must have left my sea legs in the Navy,
because walking over here through the West Wing, I found myself
listing slightly to port. ))
It was a good meeting, one that I believe will set the basis
for future discussions and progress. And, of course, the island-
nation of Malta was beautiful. But, no matter how far I travel,
who I meet or what I see, nothing can beat the thrill of
returning home, back to the United States of America. III
( (You know, I can't remember a time when so many corporate
chiefs were in one room. For example, I understand that the
2
President of Bacardi is with us today
and that he's mixing
well with all the CEOs from the soft-drink companies. ))\\\\
In all sincerity, I asked you here today to thank you for
all that you've done. As you know, our growing Hispanic
community will soon form the largest minority group in our
nation. And if this is to remain the land of opportunity, then
all the citizens of America must be well educated and prepared
for the challenges of the future.
There was a time in this country when you could prosper
without a high school degree or a special skill. But we are
entering an age of specialization. And in the 1990s, those who
do not learn, will not earn. They will not contribute. They
will not advance. It's as simple as that.
Sadly, as much as 11 percent of Hispanic students drop out
of high school each year. More than half of all Hispanics over
the age of 25 have not completed high school. And when it comes
to higher education, too many Hispanics just never get the chance
for college.
Solutions are coming from Hispanic America. Strong family
support -- the encouragement of learning and excellence -- these
have always been the most striking features of the Hispanic
tradition. Now this tradition is endangered by the tensions, the
very tempo, of modern life. So we must work together to protect
this heritage. Work together as leaders in government and
business, as men and women concerned with the future. Nothing
less than a national effort will suffice.
3
Secretary Cavazos, who heads the Working Group on Education
of the Domestic Policy Council, is already addressing important
education issues. Now I am pleased to tell you we are embarking
on a new effort, one just for Hispanic America. I have signed a
directive asking Secretary Cavazos to form an Hispanic Education
Task Force that will report to me through the council. This task
force will assess how well federal education programs serve
Hispanics, and suggest new strategies for removing any remaining
barriers to progress. The Task Force should complete its work
and report to me by the end of February. Then, I'll incorporate
these findings into our broader efforts to improve American
education, mandated by our Education Summit with the nation's
governors.
In addition, Secretary Cavazos will also appoint a special
advisor on drop-outs -- someone whose sole responsibility will be
to combat that very serious trend. And we will do more, working
together, as partners.
That's where you come in.
The corporate leaders here today understand that supporting
education and training is good business as well as good
citizenship. Look at the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
which has sent almost ten thousand young Hispanic men and women
to college. This means ten thousand highly educated and highly
skilled Americans will bring their talent and energy to American
business, and their leadership to a new generation.
4
By contributing to the many programs and funds that advance
the cause of Hispanic leadership, you have truly made an
investment in our youth, and the future of America. For this,
and for all that you have done, you have my thanks and the
gratitude of a nation.
Thank you, God bless you and God bless America.
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