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SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION / STATE FLOOR
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1990 / 5:30 P.M.
DAN AND LINDA NICKLES ... MEMBERS OF THE SENATORIAL
TRUST
IT'S A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU HERE AT THE WHITE
HOUSE DURING SUCH EXCITING TIMES. AND IT'S IMPORTANT
TO REMEMBER THAT THESE ARE ALSO DANGEROUS TIMES. BUT
DON'T WORRY. I HAD THE SECRET SERVICE DO A SECURITY
SWEEP BEFORE THIS EVENT. PLACE WAS CLEAN. 11 No
BROCCOLI. 11
- 2 -
WE'VE ALL BEEN WATCHING THE EVENTS IN THE SOVIET
UNION. LAST YEAR, YEVGENI PRIMAKOV, THE HEAD OF THE
SOVIET LEGISLATIVE BODY, CAME TO THE WHITE HOUSE TO
DISCUSS THE NEW POLITICAL SITUATION IN HIS COUNTRY. HE
ASKED ME FOR ADVICE IN HOW TO COPE WITH THE STRUCTURAL
CHANGES IN THE SOVIET UNION. "MR. PRIMAKOV," I SAID,
"IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE
CONGRESS, YOU'VE COME TO THE WRONG GUY. I'M NOT HAVING
TOO MUCH LUCK IN THAT DEPARTMENT." III
- 3 -
SOMETIMES, WE DON'T HAVE TOO MUCH LUCK, AND I'LL
TELL YOU WHY: BECAUSE WE DON'T HAVE A MAJORITY IN THE
SENATE.
REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN THE EIGHTIES WHEN
PRESIDENT REAGAN ENJOYED A MAJORITY IN THE SENATE?
REMEMBER REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN, WINNING
PARTY-LINE VOTES, COMMITTEES ACTING ON OUR LEGISLATIVE
AGENDA?
- 4 -
FROM 1980 TO 1986, STEADY SENATE SUPPORT HELPED US
LAUNCH OUR RECORD PEACETIME ECONOMIC RECOVERY -- 88
MONTHS AND STILL GOING STRONG. IT HELPED US RESTORE
AMERICA TO A POSITION OF STRENGTH AND RESPECT IN THE
WORLD -- AND IT HELPED US RENEW THE VALUES OF FAITH,
FAMILY, HONEST WORK AND OPPORTUNITY.
BUT WE CAN ACCOMPLISH EVEN MORE IF WE HAVE A
REPUBLICAN SENATE WORKING FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE. THAT'S
WHAT I WANT TO TALK ABOUT TODAY -- THE FUTURE.
- 5 -
How THE 1990s WILL BE THE DECADE THE GRAND OLD PARTY
BECOMES THE GRAND OLD MAJORITY PARTY IN AMERICA. III
A REPUBLICAN SENATE IS WITHIN REACH. I'LL TELL YOU
WHY: WHEN THE FIGHT IS FAIR -- AND THE ISSUES CLEARLY
DEFINED -- REPUBLICANS WIN ELECTIONS. WE CAN PUT THE
DEMOCRATS OUT OF BUSINESS ON THE ISSUES IF WE CONTROL
THE SENATE.
- 6 -
WE NEED CHILD CARE THAT PUTS CHOICE IN THE HANDS OF
PARENTS. WE NEED SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION THAT
GUARANTEES OUR COMMITMENT TO CLEAN AIR AND WATER, BUT
THAT IS REASONABLE. WE MUST NOT -- AND WILL NOT --
THROW AMERICANS OUT OF WORK BY EXTREMIST LEGISLATION.
WE NEED PROMPT ENACTMENT OF OUR TOUGH YET SENSIBLE
ANTI-DRUG STRATEGY. AND WE NEED A NEW TRANSPORTATION
POLICY THAT GIVES THE STATES MORE CONTROL WHILE
FULFILLING OUR FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITY.
- 7 -
EVEN A SMALL SHIFT CAN PUT US BACK ON TOP. IN
1986, 35,000 MORE REPUBLICAN VOTES IN THE SIX TIGHTEST
SENATE RACES WOULD HAVE GIVEN US A 51-49 MAJORITY.
THIS YEAR, WE'VE GOT THE TOP CANDIDATES IN THE
COUNTRY -- AMONG THEM, LYNN MARTIN IN ILLINOIS,
CLAUDINE SCHNEIDER IN RHODE ISLAND, ToM TAUKE IN IOWA,
HAL DAUB IN NEBRASKA, BoB SMITH IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, HANK
BROWN IN COLORADO, AND BILL CABANISS IN ALABAMA, TO
NAME JUST A FEW. SEVEN GREAT REASONS WHY WE'RE LOOKING
TO 1990 TO BE THE BEGINNING OF THE GOP DECADE. III
- 8 -
SINCE WE LOST THE MAJORITY IN 1986, SENATE
DEMOCRATS HAVE ABUSED THEIR MAJORITY STATUS. UNDER THE
DEMOCRATS, GETTING REPUBLICANS CONFIRMED CAN BE MORE
THAN A JOB -- IT'S AN ADVENTURE.
GIVE ME A FEW GOOD MEN -- AND WOMEN -- IN THE
SENATE AND YOU'LL SEE OUR GOOD MEN AND WOMEN GET
CONFIRMED.
- 9 -
I DON'T NEED TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH IT MEANS DOWN ON
MY END OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO HAVE A MAJORITY IN THE
SENATE. I'LL BE RELYING ON THE SENATE TO RATIFY THE
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS THAT WILL HELP SHAPE THE
POST-COLD WAR WORLD FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
YOUR WORK AS MEMBERS OF THE TRUST HAS NEVER BEEN
MORE IMPORTANT TO HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOAL -- A SENATE
MAJORITY. FOR YOUR COMMITMENT AND YOUR DEDICATION IN
WORKING FOR A BETTER AMERICA, THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
THANKS YOU -- AND I THANK YOU. III
- 10 -
LET'S END DIVIDED GOVERNMENT IN AMERICA. THE
MATHEMATICS ARE SIMPLE: THE MAGIC NUMBER IS FIVE --
FIVE SEATS STAND BETWEEN US AND A SENATE MAJORITY. AND
MAKE NO MISTAKE: TOGETHER WE CAN PUT THE SENATE BACK
IN REPUBLICAN HANDS. III
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
###
Document No. 124828
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 03/26/90
----
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
(03/23 Draft six)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
\
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
1
PINKERTON
1
DEMAREST
WRAY
FITZWATER
FIRESTONE
GRAY
WINSTON
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
1930 knip 2: 10
March 23, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON CW
FROM:
MARY KATE GRANT mkg
SUBJECT:
SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review are draft remarks for the
Senatorial Trust reception to be held on the State Floor this
Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. You will deliver the brief remarks
from cards before a crowd of 250 people, for about 5 minutes.
II. DISCUSSION
Your comments focus on the urgent need to retake the Senate
in terms of your legislative agenda and your nominees for office.
You also thank them for their valuable support as members of the
Trust.
This event will be closed press.
Grant/Nappo
March 23, 1990
Draft six/A:nrsc
BRIEF REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
STATE FLOOR/THE WHITE HOUSE
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1990
5:30 p.m.
Senator and Mrs. Nickles ... members of the Senatorial Trust
it's a pleasure to have you here at the White House during
such exciting times. And it's important to remember that these
are also dangerous times. But don't worry. I had the Secret
Service do a security sweep before this event. Place was clean.
11 No broccoli. 11
We've all been watching the events in the Soviet Union.
Last year, Yevgeni Primakov of the Supreme Soviet came to the
White House to discuss the new political situation in his
country. He asked me for advice in dealing with a legislative
body. "Mr. Primakov," I said, "if you're looking for advice on
what to do about the Congress, you've come to the wrong guy. I'm
not having too much luck either." III
Sometimes, we don't have too much luck, and I'll tell you
why: because we don't have a majority in the Senate.
Remember the good old days in the eighties when President
Reagan and I enjoyed a majority in the Senate? Remember
Republican committee chairmen, winning party-line votes,
committees acting on our legislative agenda?
From 1980 to 1986, steady Senate support helped us launch
our record peacetime economic recovery -- 88 months and still
going strong. It helped us restore America to a position of
2
strength and respect in the world -- and it helped us renew the
values of faith, family, honest work and opportunity.
But we can accomplish even more if we have a Republican
Senate working for America's future. That's what I want to talk
about today -- the future. How the 1990s will be the decade the
Grand Old Party becomes the Grand old majority Party in
America. III
A Republican Senate is within reach. I'll tell you why:
because we can put the Democrats out of business on the issues.
When the fight is fair -- and the issues clearly defined --
Republicans win elections. It's when the Democrats monkey with
fair representation -- by gerrymandering district lines -- that
the other party wins. And believe me, if they could find a way
to gerrymander Senate seats, they would. But something tells me
the voters wouldn't stand for the Democrats trying to redraw
state borders in their favor. I give you my pledge today that I
will firmly resist any efforts to make Brookline, Massachusetts
the 51st state with two Senators.
Even a small shift can put us back on top. In 1986, 35,000
more Republican votes in the six tightest Senate races would have
given us a 51-49 majority. This year, we've got the top
candidates in the country -- Lynn Martin in Illinois, Claudine
Schneider in Rhode Island, Tom Tauke in Iowa, Hal Daub in
Nebraska, Bob Smith in New Hampshire and Hank Brown in Colorado.
Six great reasons why we're looking to 1990 to be the beginning
of the GOP decade.
3
But Senate Democrats have also abused their majority status
in another way. Under the Democrats, getting Republicans
confirmed can be more than a job -- it's an adventure.
Give me a few good men -- and women -- in the Senate and
you'll see our good men and women get confirmed. 11
I don't need to tell you how much it means down on my end of
Pennsylvania Avenue to have a majority in the Senate. I'll be
relying on the Senate to ratify the international agreements that
will help shape the post-Cold War world for generations to come.
Your work as members of the Trust has never been more
important to help us achieve our goal -- a Senate majority. For
your commitment and your dedication in working for a better
America, the Republican Party thanks you -- and I thank you. III
Let's end divided government in America. The mathematics
are simple: the magic number is five -- five seats stand between
us and a Senate majority. And make no mistake: together we can
put the Senate back in Republican hands. III
Thank you and God bless you.
# # #
90 MAR 26 P3: 25
1990 NAR 25 mmo 10
March 23, 1990
INFORMATION
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
3/26/90
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON CW
FROM:
MARY KATE GRANT mkg
SUBJECT:
SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review are draft remarks for the
Senatorial Trust reception to be held on the State Floor this
Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. You will deliver the brief remarks
from cards before a crowd of 250 people, for about 5 minutes.
II. DISCUSSION
Your comments focus on the urgent need to retake the Senate
in terms of your legislative agenda and your nominees for office.
You also thank them for their valuable support as members of the
Trust.
This event will be closed press.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Insert
on P. 2
DATE:
FROM THE PRESIDENT
To:
we can putr the dems out of busines
on the issues if we control the
Seanta
We need chuild care with choice
we need sound environmental
legislation that guarnatees
our coimmitment to clean air
and water, but that is sensible/
we Must not and will nto throw
Americans otu of work by extreme leg
we need prompt enavtment of our
)
tough yet sensible anti
drug strategy,
we need an ew transportation policy
but one that gives the states m,ore
control whil fulfilling our fed
repsonsibitly.
Grant/Nappo
March 23, 1990
Draft six/A:nrsc
BRIEF REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
STATE FLOOR/THE WHITE HOUSE
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1990
15:30 p.m.
Senator and Mrs. Nickles
members of the Senatorial Trust
it's a pleasure to have you here at the White House during
such exciting times. And it's important to remember that these
are also dangerous times. But don't worry. I had the Secret
Service do a security sweep before this event. Place was clean.
head
11 No broccoli. 11
We've all been watching the events in the Soviet Union.
Last year, Yevgeni Primakov of the Supreme Soviet came to the
He's body legisl
White House to discuss the new political situation in his
has to copy with the
country. He asked me for advice in dealing with a legislative
structural changes in the Sov.thmon
body. "Mr! Primakov," I said, "if you're looking for advice on
what to do about the Congress, you've come to the wrong guy. I'm
not having too much luck either.
Sometimes, we don't have too much luck, and I'll tell you
why: because we don't have a majority in the Senate.
Remember the good old days in the eighties when President
Reagan and enjoyed a majority in the Senate? Remember
Republican committee chairmen, winning party-line votes,
committees acting on our legislative agenda?
From 1980 to 1986, steady Senate support helped us launch
our record peacetime economic recovery -- 88 months and still
going strong. It helped us restore America to a position of
2
strength and respect in the world -- and it helped us renew the
values of faith, family, honest work and opportunity.
But we can accomplish even more if we have a Republican
Senate working for America's future. That's what I want to talk
was
about today -- the future. How the 1990s will be the decade the
on
Grand Old Party becomes the Grand Old majority Party in
instendive ins ists enture
A
leave America.
A Republican Senate is within reach. I'll tell you why!
because we can put the Democrats out of business on the issues
polles
When the fight is fair -- and the issues clearly defined --
3
Republicans win elections. It's when the Democrats monkey with
fair representation -- by gerrymandering district lines -- that
the other party wins. And believe me, if they could find a way
to gerrymander Senate seats, they would. But something tells me
?
the voters wouldn't stand for the Democrats trying to redraw
state borders in their favor. I give you my pledge today that I
will firmly resist any efforts to make Brookline, Massachusetts
the 51st state with two Senators.
Even a small shift can put us back on top. In 1986, 35,000
more Republican votes in the six tightest Senate races would have
given us a 51-49 majority. This year, we've got the top
among them
candidates in the country Lynn Martin in Illinois, Claudine
Schneider in Rhode Island, Tom Tauke in Iowa, Hal Daub in
Nebraska, Bob Smith in New Hampshire and Hank Brown in Colorado.
Six great reasons why we're looking to 1990 to be the beginning
of the GOP decade. III
I hate to leave out
others Alabama e-9.
3
But Senate Democrats have also abused their majority status
in another way. Under the Democrats, getting Republicans
confirmed can be more than a job -- it's an adventure.
Give me a few good men -- and women -- in the Senate and
you'll see our good men and women get confirmed. 11
I don't need to tell you how much it means down on my end of
Pennsylvania Avenue to have a majority in the Senate. I'll be
relying on the Senate to ratify the international agreements that
will help shape the post-Cold War world for generations to come.
Your work as members of the Trust has never been more
important to help us achieve our goal -- a Senate majority. For
your commitment and your dedication in working for a better
America, the Republican Party thanks you -- and I thank you. 111
Let's end divided government in America. The mathematics
are simple: the magic number is five -- five seats stand between
us and a Senate majority. And make no mistake: together we can
put the Senate back in Republican hands. III
Thank you and God bless you.
# # #
Document No. 124828SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/22/90 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER N/C
CARD
ROGERS N/C
CICCONI
WRAY
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant/Nappo
March 21, 1990
1990 MAR 21 PM 1: 01
Draft three
A:nrsc
BRIEF REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
STATE FLOOR/THE WHITE HOUSE
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1990
5:30 p.m.
((Acknowledgements))
It's a pleasure to have you here tonight at the White House,
during such exciting times, as we face the new world of the
1990s. Over the last few years, we've all seen the grim
spectacle: voices struggling to be heard, a minority trampled by
unbridled power -- the decades-old age fight against oppression. III
Yes, I'm talking about Republicans in the Congress. 11 Well, the
tide is turning. Change will come to Capitol Hill. The days of
one-party rule are over.
We've all been watching the events in the Soviet Union.
Last year, [name and title] Primakov came to the White House to
discuss the new political situation in the Soviet Union. In the
middle of the meeting, he asked me for advice in how to deal with
a legislative body. "Mr. Primakov," I said, "if you're looking
for advice on what to do about the Congress, you've come to the
wrong guy. I'm not having too much luck either." III
Sometimes, we don't have too much luck, and I'll tell you
why: because we don't control have amayority m the Senate.
Remember the good old days in the early eighties when
President Reagan and I enjoyed a majority in the Senate?
Partyline
Remember Republican committee chairmanships, winning votes,
legislative agenda that was acted upon in committees?
committees acting
on our
2
From 1980 to 1986, steady Senate support helped us launch
peacetime
our record economic recovery -- 89 months and still going strong.
It helped us restore America to a position of strength and
respect in the world -- and it helped us renew the values of
faith, family, honest work and opportunity that have made this
the greatest nation on Earth.
Since we lost the Senate, building a better America hasn't
been quite as easy. But despite our minority status, we've
proven that the policy of peace through strength works; we've
brought a stronger commitment to education, the environment and
been able to maintain
community service in America; and most of all, we've ensured the
greatest economic expansion in history. But think how much more
we can accomplish with a Republican Senate working for America's
future. And that's what I want to talk about this afternoon --
the future. How the 1990s will be the decade that the Grand Old
Graud old
Party becomes the majority party in America. III
I hope you're optimistic about the next decade -- because I
am. The Republican Party is building a foundation for the 1990s
-- one that keeps America strong and vibrant as we see
democracies and free market economies spring to life all over the
world. We're the party with ideas. We're the party with
experience. We're the party with solutions. And we stand for
the solid values of mainstream America. It's time the Republican
Party became the majority party. 11
A Republican Senate is within reach.
Even a small shift can
put us back on top. In 1986, 35,000 more Republican votes in the
msert D
3
six tightest Senate races would have given us a 51-49 majority.
Think about that: that's a fraction of 1 percent of all votes
cast. candidates And this time, we're going strong with some of the top
challengers in the country -- Lynn Martin in Illinois, Claudine
Schneider in Rhode Island, Tom Tauke in Iowa, Hal Daub in
Nebraska, Bob Smith in New Hampshire and Hank Brown in Colorado.
Six great reasons why we're looking to 1990 to be the beginning
of the GOP decade. III
in the Senate
Give me a Republican majority on the floor and you'll see a
Senate
majority of our bills make it to the floor -- like our capital
gains tax cut. With the Democrats in control now, Republican
ideas sit and sit in Committee. I'll make a deal: the day I get
capital gains tax cut legislation to signed sign is the day I'll eat a
double helping of broccoli.
But Senate Democrats have also abused their majority status
in another way. In the last year-and-a-half, too many fine
Americans were hounded out of the Senate confirmation process for
?
purely partisan reasons -- excellent candidates for some of this
country's toughest jobs, subjected to scrutiny that bordered on
harrassment. Under the Democrats, getting confirmed today can be
more than a job -- it's an adventure.)
risert
Give me a few good men -- and women -- in the Senate and
B
you'll see our good men and women get confirmed.
I don't need to tell you how much it means down on my end of
Pennsylvania Avenue to have a majority in the Senate. And I
can't tell you how important the work of the Trust is in
4
achieving that goal. For your commitment, your dedication, and
your expertise in working to build a better America, the
Republican Party thanks you -- and I thank you. III
Let's end divided government in America. The mathematics
are simple: the magic number is five -- five seats stand between
us and a Senate majority. And make no mistake: together we can
put the Senate back in Republican hands. III
God bless you and God bless America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SO MAR 22 P5: 55
March 22, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
JIM PINKERTON
88
SUBJECT:
Senatorial Trust Reception
We suggest adding the point that the reason the GOP has
a fighting chance at majority status in the Senate is in
part because Senate races are less stacked in favor of the
incumbent. Just as in Presidential elections, the race is
decided more upon the issues. The audience should be
invited to draw the conclusion that when the fight is fair
and on the issues the Republicans beat the Democrats.
Finally, we suggest some quick reference to the fact
that one), the President will be relying on the Senate to
ratify the international agreements that will help
determine the post Cold War years for generations to come,
B
in a way analogous to the period immediately after WWII;
and two) that the President will rely on Senate
confirmations of his judical appointments in particular,
and that, like the ratification of treaties, this function
will affect generations to come.
pg. 1, para. 1, line 3
"
the grim spectacle
"
This graf comparing the struggle against communist rule
with the Democratic majority seems a bit harsh, even for a
partisan audience. The risk of this being seen as an
unfair attack is too great to be worth it.
1,3,2 " we don't control the Senate."
The word "control" is a bit strong, especially because
actual control lies with the voters. We suggest something
like "we don't have a majority in the Senate."
1,4,1 "Remember the good old days when President
Reagan and I enjoyed a majority in the Senate?"
Perhaps this would be a good place for the President to
remind the audience that he spent a good deal of time
(more)
2
presiding over that GOP majority as President of the
Senate.
3,3,2
" too many fine Americans were hounded out of the
Seanate confirmation process
"
We are leary of raising the issue of the unsuccessful
appointments of this and the previous administration. The
particular instances are still too fresh and too sensitive
to re-open, however indirectly. We suggest omitting the
graf.
###
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 22, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Senatorial Trust Reception
We have only one comment. We recommend inserting the word
"peacetime" between the words "record" and "recovery" in the
first sentence of the first paragraph on page two.
If you have any questions or we can help in any other way,
please let me know.
CC: James W. Cicconi
00 MAR 22 P4: 16
Document No. 124828SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/22/90 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WRAY
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
30MAR22 P4: 16
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant/Nappo
March 21, 1990
1990 MAR 21 PM 1: 01
Draft three
A:nrsc
BRIEF REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
STATE FLOOR/THE WHITE HOUSE
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1990
5:30 p.m.
((Acknowledgements))
It's a pleasure to have you here tonight at the White House,
during such exciting times, as we face the new world of the
1990s. Over the last few years, we've all seen the grim
spectacle: voices struggling to be heard, a minority trampled by
unbridled power -- the decades-old fight against oppression. III
Yes, I'm talking about Republicans in the Congress. 11 Well, the
tide is turning. Change will come to Capitol Hill. The days of
one-party rule are over.\\\
We've all been watching the events in the Soviet Union.
Last year, [name and title] Primakov came to the White House to
discuss the new political situation in the Soviet Union. In the
middle of the meeting, he asked me for advice in how to deal with
a legislative body. "Mr. Primakov," I said, "if you're looking
for advice on what to do about the Congress, you've come to the
wrong guy. I'm not having too much luck either." III
Sometimes, we don't have too much luck, and I'll tell you
why: because we don't control the Senate.
Remember the good old days in the early eighties when
President Reagan and I enjoyed a majority in the Senate?
Remember Republican committee chairmanships, winning votes, a
legislative agenda that was acted upon in committees?
PEACETIME
2
From 1980 to 1986, steady Senate support helped us launch
our record%economic recovery -- 89 months and still going strong.
It helped us restore America to a position of strength and
respect in the world -- and it helped us renew the values of
faith, family, honest work and opportunity that have made this
the greatest nation on Earth.
Since we lost the Senate, building a better America hasn't
been quite as easy. But despite our minority status, we've
proven that the policy of peace through strength works; we've
brought a stronger commitment to education, the environment and
community service in America; and most of all, we've ensured the
greatest economic expansion in history. But think how much more
we can accomplish with a Republican Senate working for America's
future. And that's what I want to talk about this afternoon --
the future. How the 1990s will be the decade that the Grand Old
Party becomes the majority party in America.
I hope you're optimistic about the next decade -- because I
am. The Republican Party is building a foundation for the 1990s
-- one that keeps America strong and vibrant as we see
democracies and free market economies spring to life all over the
world. We're the party with ideas. We're the party with
experience. We're the party with solutions. And we stand for
the solid values of mainstream America. It's time the Republican
Party became the majority party. 11
A Republican Senate is within reach. Even a small shift can
put us back on top. In 1986, 35,000 more Republican votes in the
3
six tightest Senate races would have given us a 51-49 majority.
Think about that: that's a fraction of 1 percent of all votes
cast. And this time, we're going strong with some of the top
challengers in the country -- Lynn Martin in Illinois, Claudine
Schneider in Rhode Island, Tom Tauke in Iowa, Hal Daub in
Nebraska, Bob Smith in New Hampshire and Hank Brown in Colorado.
Six great reasons why we're looking to 1990 to be the beginning
of the GOP decade.
Give me a Republican majority on the floor and you'll see a
majority of our bills make it to the floor -- like our capital
gains tax cut. With the Democrats in control now, Republican
ideas sit and sit in Committee. I'll make a deal: the day I get
capital gains tax cut legislation to sign is the day I'll eat a
double helping of broccoli.
But Senate Democrats have also abused their majority status
in another way. In the last year-and-a-half, too many fine
Americans were hounded out of the Senate confirmation process for
purely partisan reasons -- excellent candidates for some of this
country's toughest jobs, subjected to scrutiny that bordered on
harrassment. Under the Democrats, getting confirmed today can be
more than a job -- it's an adventure.
Give me a few good men -- and women -- in the Senate and
you'll see our good men and women get confirmed.
I don't need to tell you how much it means down on my end of
Pennsylvania Avenue to have a majority in the Senate. And I
can't tell you how important the work of the Trust is in
4
achieving that goal. For your commitment, your dedication, and
your expertise in working to build a better America, the
Republican Party thanks you -- and I thank you. III
Let's end divided government in America. The mathematics
are simple: the magic number is five -- five seats stand between
us and a Senate majority. And make no mistake: together we can
put the Senate back in Republican hands. 111
God bless you and God bless America.
# # #
Document No. 124828SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/22/90 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WRAY
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
SO-MAR 21 P3 01
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant/Nappo
March 21, 1990
1990 MAR 21 PM 1: 01
Draft three
A:nrsc
BRIEF REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
STATE FLOOR/THE WHITE HOUSE
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1990
5:30 p.m.
((Acknowledgements))
It's a pleasure to have you here tonight at the White House,
during such exciting times, as we face the new world of the
1990s. Over the last few years, we've all seen the grim
spectacle: voices struggling to be heard, a minority trampled by
unbridled power -- the decades-old fight against oppression. III
Yes, I'm talking about Republicans in the Congress. 11 Well, the
tide is turning. Change will come to Capitol Hill. The days of
one-party rule are over.\\\
We've all been watching the events in the Soviet Union.
Last year, [name and title] Primakov came to the White House to
discuss the new political situation in the Soviet Union. In the
middle of the meeting, he asked me for advice in how to deal with
a legislative body. "Mr. Primakov," I said, "if you're looking
for advice on what to do about the Congress, you've come to the
wrong guy. I'm not having too much luck either." III
Sometimes, we don't have too much luck, and I'll tell you
why: because we don't control the Senate.
Remember the good old days in the early eighties when
President Reagan and I enjoyed a majority in the Senate?
Remember Republican committee chairmanships, winning votes, a
legislative agenda that was acted upon in committees?
2
From 1980 to 1986, steady Senate support helped us launch
our record economic recovery -- 89 months and still going strong.
It helped us restore America to a position of strength and
respect in the world -- and it helped us renew the values of
faith, family, honest work and opportunity that have made this
the greatest nation on Earth.
Since we lost the Senate, building a better America hasn't
been quite as easy. But despite our minority status, we've
proven that the policy of peace through strength works; we've
brought a stronger commitment to education, the environment and
community service in America; and most of all, we've ensured the
greatest economic expansion in history. But think how much more
we can accomplish with a Republican Senate working for America's
future. And that's what I want to talk about this afternoon --
the future. How the 1990s will be the decade that the Grand Old
Party becomes the majority party in America.
I hope you're optimistic about the next decade -- because I
am. The Republican Party is building a foundation for the 1990s
-- one that keeps America strong and vibrant as we see
democracies and free market economies spring to life all over the
world. We're the party with ideas. We're the party with
experience. We're the party with solutions. And we stand for
the solid values of mainstream America. It's time the Republican
Party became the majority party. 11
A Republican Senate is within reach. Even a small shift can
put us back on top. In 1986, 35,000 more Republican votes in the
3
six tightest Senate races would have given us a 51-49 majority.
Think about that: that's a fraction of 1 percent of all votes
cast. And this time, we're going strong with some of the top
challengers in the country -- Lynn Martin in Illinois, Claudine
Schneider in Rhode Island, Tom Tauke in Iowa, Hal Daub in
Nebraska, Bob Smith in New Hampshire and Hank Brown in Colorado.
Six great reasons why we're looking to 1990 to be the beginning
of the GOP decade. III
Give me a Republican majority on the floor and you'll see a
majority of our bills make it to the floor -- like our capital
gains tax cut. With the Democrats in control now, Republican
ideas sit and sit in Committee. I'll make a deal: the day I get
capital gains tax cut legislation to sign is the day I'll eat a
double helping of broccoli.
But Senate Democrats have also abused their majority status
in another way. In the last year-and-a-half, too many fine
Americans were hounded out of the Senate confirmation process for
purely partisan reasons -- excellent candidates for some of this
country's toughest jobs, subjected to scrutiny that bordered on
harrassment. Under the Democrats, getting confirmed today can be
more than a job -- it's an adventure.
Give me a few good men -- and women -- in the Senate and
you'll see our good men and women get confirmed.
I don't need to tell you how much it means down on my end of
Pennsylvania Avenue to have a majority in the Senate. And I
can't tell you how important the work of the Trust is in
4
achieving that goal. For your commitment, your dedication, and
your expertisé in working to build a better America, the
Republican Party thanks you -- and I thank you. III
Let's end divided government in America. The mathematics
are simple: the magic number is five -- five seats stand between
us and a Senate majority. And make no mistake: together we can
put the Senate back in Republican hands. III
God bless you and God bless America.
# # #
@
124828SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/22/90 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WRAY
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Please See comments an page 3.
25:55 :
- 80w 3/21
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant/Nappo
March 21, 1990
1990 MAR 21 PM 1: 01
Draft three
A:nrsc
BRIEF REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
STATE FLOOR/THE WHITE HOUSE
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1990
5:30 p.m.
((Acknowledgements))
It's a pleasure to have you here tonight at the White House,
during such exciting times, as we face the new world of the
1990s. Over the last few years, we've all seen the grim
spectacle: voices struggling to be heard, a minority trampled by
unbridled power -- the decades-old fight against oppression. III
Yes, I'm talking about Republicans in the Congress. 11 Well, the
tide is turning. Change will come to Capitol Hill. The days of
one-party rule are over.\\\
We've all been watching the events in the Soviet Union.
Last year, [name and title] Primakov came to the White House to
discuss the new political situation in the Soviet Union. In the
middle of the meeting, he asked me for advice in how to deal with
a legislative body. "Mr. Primakov," I said, "if you're looking
for advice on what to do about the Congress, you've come to the
wrong guy. I'm not having too much luck either." III
Sometimes, we don't have too much luck, and I'll tell you
why: because we don't control the Senate.
Remember the good old days in the early eighties when
President Reagan and I enjoyed a majority in the Senate?
Remember Republican committee chairmanships, winning votes, a
legislative agenda that was acted upon in committees?
2
From 1980 to 1986, steady Senate support helped us launch
our record economic recovery -- 89 months and still going strong.
It helped us restore America to a position of strength and
respect in the world -- and it helped us renew the values of
faith, family, honest work and opportunity that have made this
the greatest nation on Earth.
Since we lost the Senate, building a better America hasn't
been quite as easy. But despite our minority status, we've
proven that the policy of peace through strength works; we've
brought a stronger commitment to education, the environment and
community service in America; and most of all, we've ensured the
greatest economic expansion in history. But think how much more
we can accomplish with a Republican Senate working for America's
future. And that's what I want to talk about this afternoon --
the future. How the 1990s will be the decade that the Grand Old
Party becomes the majority party in America.
I hope you're optimistic about the next decade -- because I
am. The Republican Party is building a foundation for the 1990s
-- one that keeps America strong and vibrant as we see
democracies and free market economies spring to life all over the
world. We're the party with ideas. We're the party with
experience. We're the party with solutions. And we stand for
the solid values of mainstream America. It's time the Republican
Party became the majority party.
A Republican Senate is within reach. Even a small shift can
put us back on top. In 1986, 35,000 more Republican votes in the
3
six tightest Senate races would have given us a 51-49 majority.
Think about that: that's a fraction of 1 percent of all votes
cast. And this time, we're going strong with some of the top
challengers in the country -- Lynn Martin in Illinois, Claudine
Schneider in Rhode Island, Tom Tauke in Iowa, Hal Daub in
Nebraska, Bob Smith in New Hampshire and Hank Brown in Colorado.
Six great reasons why we're looking to 1990 to be the beginning
of the GOP decade.
in the Senates
Give me a Republican majority on the floor and you'll see a
majority of our bills make it to the floor -- like our capital
gains tax cut. With the Democrats in control now, Republican
ideas sit and sit in Committee. I'll make a deal: the day I get
capital gains tax cut legislation to signed sign is the day I'll eat a
double helping of broccoli.
But Senate Democrats have also abused their majority status
in another way. In the last year-and-a-half, too many fine
Americans were hounded out of the Senate confirmation process for
purely partisan reasons -- excellent candidates for some of this
country's toughest jobs, subjected to scrutiny that bordered on
harrassment. Under the Democrats, getting confirmed today can be
more than a job -- it's an adventure.
Give me a few good men -- and women -- in the Senate and
you'll see our good men and women get confirmed.
I don't need to tell you how much it means down on my end of
Pennsylvania Avenue to have a majority in the Senate. And I
can't tell you how important the work of the Trust is in
4
achieving that goal. For your commitment, your dedication, and
your expertise in working to build a better America, the
Republican Party thanks you -- and I thank you. III
Let's end divided government in America. The mathematics
are simple: the magic number is five -- five seats stand between
us and a Senate majority. And make no mistake: together we can
put the Senate back in Republican hands. III
God bless you and God bless America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 22, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
Deputy Assistant to the President for
Communications
FROM:
BRENT O. HATCH
Bot
Associate Counsel to the President
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks -- Senatorial Trust Reception
Counsel's office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
remarks. We have no legal objections.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this matter.
CC: James W. Cicconi
90 MAR 22 All : 47
Document No. 124828SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/22/90 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WRAY
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant/Nappo
March 21, 1990
1990 MAR 21 PM 1: 01
Draft three
A:nrsc
BRIEF REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
STATE FLOOR/THE WHITE HOUSE
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1990
5:30 p.m.
((Acknowledgements))
It's a pleasure to have you here tonight at the White House,
during such exciting times, as we face the new world of the
1990s. Over the last few years, we've all seen the grim
spectacle: voices struggling to be heard, a minority trampled by
unbridled power -- the decades-old fight against oppression. 111
Yes, I'm talking about Republicans in the Congress. 11 Well, the
tide is turning. Change will come to Capitol Hill. The days of
one-party rule are over.
We've all been watching the events in the Soviet Union.
Last year, [name and title] Primakov came to the White House to
discuss the new political situation in the Soviet Union. In the
middle of the meeting, he asked me for advice in how to deal with
a legislative body. "Mr. Primakov," I said, "if you're looking
for advice on what to do about the Congress, you've come to the
wrong guy. I'm not having too much luck either.' 111
Sometimes, we don't have too much luck, and I'll tell you
why: because we don't control the Senate.
Remember the good old days in the early eighties when
President Reagan and I enjoyed a majority in the Senate?
Remember Republican committee chairmanships, winning votes, a
legislative agenda that was acted upon in committees?
2
From 1980 to 1986, steady Senate support helped us launch
our record economic recovery -- 89 months and still going strong.
It helped us restore America to a position of strength and
respect in the world -- and it helped us renew the values of
faith, family, honest work and opportunity that have made this
the greatest nation on Earth.
Since we lost the Senate, building a better America hasn't
been quite as easy. But despite our minority status, we've
proven that the policy of peace through strength works; we've
brought a stronger commitment to education, the environment and
community service in America; and most of all, we've ensured the
greatest economic expansion in history. But think how much more
we can accomplish with a Republican Senate working for America's
future. And that's what I want to talk about this afternoon --
the future. How the 1990s will be the decade that the Grand Old
Party becomes the majority party in America.
I hope you're optimistic about the next decade -- because I
am. The Republican Party is building a foundation for the 1990s
-- one that keeps America strong and vibrant as we see
democracies and free market economies spring to life all over the
world. We're the party with ideas. We're the party with
experience. We're the party with solutions. And we stand for
the solid values of mainstream America. It's time the Republican
Party became the majority party. 11
A Republican Senate is within reach. Even a small shift can
put us back on top. In 1986, 35,000 more Republican votes in the
3
six tightest Senate races would have given us a 51-49 majority.
Think about that: that's a fraction of 1 percent of all votes
cast. And this time, we're going strong with some of the top
challengers in the country -- Lynn Martin in Illinois, Claudine
Schneider in Rhode Island, Tom Tauke in Iowa, Hal Daub in
Nebraska, Bob Smith in New Hampshire and Hank Brown in Colorado.
Six great reasons why we're looking to 1990 to be the beginning
of the GOP decade.
Give me a Republican majority on the floor and you'll see a
majority of our bills make it to the floor -- like our capital
gains tax cut. With the Democrats in control now, Republican
ideas sit and sit in Committee. I'll make a deal: the day I get
capital gains tax cut legislation to sign is the day I'll eat a
double helping of broccoli.
But Senate Democrats have also abused their majority status
in another way. In the last year-and-a-half, too many fine
Americans were hounded out of the Senate confirmation process for
purely partisan reasons -- excellent candidates for some of this
country's toughest jobs, subjected to scrutiny that bordered on
harrassment. Under the Democrats, getting confirmed today can be
more than a job -- it's an adventure.\
Give me a few good men -- and women -- in the Senate and
you'll see our good men and women get confirmed.
I don't need to tell you how much it means down on my end of
Pennsylvania Avenue to have a majority in the Senate. And I
can't tell you how important the work of the Trust is in
4
achieving that goal. For your commitment, your dedication, and
your expertisë in working to build a better America, the
Republican Party thanks you -- and I thank you. 111
Let's end divided government in America. The mathematics
are simple: the magic number is five -- five seats stand between
us and a Senate majority. And make no mistake: together we can
put the Senate back in Republican hands. III
God bless you and God bless America.
# # #
Document No. 124828SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 MAR 22 P4: 15
DATE: 3/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/22/90 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WRAY
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Please see suggestions.
2/22/90
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant/Nappo
March 21, 1990
1990 MAR 21 PM 1: 01
Draft three
A:nrsc
BRIEF REMARKS: SENATORIAL TRUST RECEPTION
STATE FLOOR/THE WHITE HOUSE
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1990
5:30 p.m.
((Acknowledgements))
It's a pleasure to have you here tonight at the White House,
during such exciting times, as we face the new world of the
1990s. Over the last few years, we've all seen the grim
spectacle: voices struggling to be heard, a minority trampled by
unbridled power -- the decades-old age fight against oppression. III
Yes, I'm talking about Republicans in the Congress. 11 Well, the
tide is turning. Change will come to Capitol Hill. The days of
one-party rule are over. III
We've all been watching the events in the Soviet Union.
Last year, [name and title] Primakov came to the White House to
discuss the new political situation in the Soviet Union. In the
middle of the meeting, he asked me for advice in how to deal with
a legislative body. "Mr. Primakov," I said, "if you're looking
for advice on what to do about the Congress, you've come to the
wrong guy. I'm not having too much luck either." III
Sometimes, we don't have too much luck, and I'll tell you
why: because we don't control the Senate.
[411'86]
Remember the good old days in the early eighties when
President Reagan and I enjoyed a majority in the Senate?
Chairmen
party line
Remember Republican committee chairmanships, winning votes, a
legislative agenda that was acted upon in committees?
committees
acting our on
2
From 1980 to 1986, steady Senate support helped us launch
our record ecőnomic recovery -- 89 months and still going strong.
It helped us restore America to a position of strength and
respect in the world -- and it helped us renew the values of
faith, family, honest work and opportunity that have made this
the greatest nation on Earth.
Since we lost the Senate, building a better America hasn't
been quite as easy. But despite our minority status, we've been show able
to
proven that the policy of peace through strength works; we've sucreeded
in bronging increasing the
brought a stronger A commitment to education, the environment and
been able to ensure
community service in America; and most of all, we've ensured the maintain
greatest economic expansion in history. But think how much more
we can accomplish with a Republican Senate working for America's
future. And that's what I want to talk about this afternoon --
the future. How the 1990s will be the decade that the Grand Old
Grand old
Party becomes the majority party in America. \\\
I hope you're optimistic about the next decade -- because I
am. The Republican Party is building a foundation for the 1990s
-- one that keeps America strong and vibrant as we see
democracies and free market economies spring to life all over the
world. We're the party with ideas. We're the party with
experience. We're the party with solutions. And we stand for
the solid values of mainstream America. It's time the Republican
Party became the majority party. 11
A Republican Senate is within reach. Even a small shift can
put us back on top. In 1986, 35,000 more Republican votes in the
3
six tightest Senate races would have given us a 51-49 majority.
Think about that: that's a fraction of 1 percent of all votes
cast. And this time, we're going strong with some of the top
challengers in the country -- Lynn Martin in Illinois, Claudine
Schneider in Rhode Island, Tom Tauke in Iowa, Hal Daub in
Nebraska, Bob Smith in New Hampshire and Hank Brown in Colorado.
Six great reasons why we're looking to 1990 to be the beginning
of the GOP decade.
Give me a Republican majority on the floor and you'll see a
majority of our bills make it to the floor -- like our capital
gains tax cut. With the Democrats in control now, Republican
ideas sit and sit in Committee. I'll make a deal: the day I get
capital gains tax cut legislation to sign is the day I'll eat a
double helping of broccoli. 111
But Senate Democrats have also abused their majority status
in another way. In the last year-and-a-half, too many fine
Americans were hounded out of the Senate confirmation process for
purely partisan reasons -- excellent candidates for some of this
country's toughest jobs, subjected to scrutiny that bordered on
harrassment. Under the Democrats, getting confirmed today can be
more than a job -- it's an adventure.
Give me a few good men -- and women -- in the Senate and
you'll see our good men and women get confirmed.
I don't need to tell you how much it means down on my end of
Pennsylvania Avenue to have a majority in the Senate. And I
can't tell you how important the work of the Trust is in
4
achieving that goal. For your commitment, your dedication, and
your expertise in working to build a better America, the
Republican Party thanks you -- and I thank you. III
Let's end divided government in America. The mathematics
are simple: the magic number is five -- five seats stand between
us and a Senate majority. And make no mistake: together we can
put the Senate back in Republican hands. III
God bless you and God bless America.
# # #