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March 1 / Administration of George Bush, 1991
Administration of George Bush, 1991 / March I
Remarks Prior to Discussions With
ing to you in a minute. He has had a key
zones to create jobs to what we call these
I want to conclude by thanking this group
Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich
role-is a key member of our National Secu-
drug-free zones to take back the streets,
particularly, but so many people across this
Genscher of Germany
rity Council-every step of the way in
state and local governments are finding the
country for the tremendous support for our
March 1, 1991
what's happened over in the Gulf. So,
new approaches to solving these prob-
men and women serving overseas. And I
you're going to be hearing from one upon
lems-and looking not just at America's
want to particularly single out those that
As I mentioned earlier to the first wave,
whom I have relied heavily, upon whom
problems but also at our possibilities.
are actually serving in the Gulf or in sup-
we are very grateful to Germany for its
General Scowcroft relies heavily. So you'll
Just a little over a month ago, I went up
port of Desert Storm, to click off just a few
support for the operations in recently con-
get the facts from him, and I'm sandwiched
to the Congress and reported on the state
ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt
cluded Desert Storm. We've got to work
in between these two experts. [Laughter]
of the Union. And I called it then a "defin-
Downer-was on active duty, supposed to
together now, and we will, to help enhance
But when I mention Deb and Mary, of
ing hour" for our nation, and I spoke of the
be here-right here-Hunt, glad to see you.
the peace. And so, I think we're all in a
course, I'm talking about two of your own-
promise of a renewed America. And I
We're delighted you're here. Nevada's Jim
better position to do that. And I just want
two State legislators, and both proof, if ever
issued a call not merely for new govern-
Gibbons; and Mike Coffman from Colorado;
you to know, and please convey to Chancel-
there was, of Finley Dunne's rule "Every
ment initiatives but for new initiative in
Connecticut's Chris Burnham, a Marine
lor Kohl that we're-as I'm sure Jim has
now and then an innocent person gets sent
government. And as has been true through-
captain who took his third oath of office
told you-determined to play our part in all
to the State legislature." [Laughter]
out our history, the wellspring of these new
while stationed in Saudi Arabia.
of this. So, it's a big problem, but anyway,
So, I hope that you found these visits with
initiatives is likely to be the 50 dynamic
one we've got to tackle.
State laboratories that are represented by
So, we've got "citizen legislators" today
our other-Dick Thornburgh and I don't
Thank you all. It's been a great pleasure.
know whether John Sununu has been over
all of you here today.
doing double duty as "citizen soldiers." And
yet or not. I guess he has. And Jack Kemp is
I've often said that the State legislatures
ladies and gentlemen, these are America at
Note: The President spoke at 10:35 a.m. in
coming on. So we want you to hear in detail
are some of our most practical and re-
its very, very best.
the Oval Office at the White House. In his
about our program-our legislative pro-
sourceful leaders. Close to America's roots,
So, thank you. I know you share this won-
remarks, he referred to Chancellor Helmut
gram, as well as what's transpired in the
close to the people-I think that's what
derful feeling that I have of joy in my heart.
Kohl of Germany and Secretary of State
Gulf.
does it-close to the concerns of the com-
But it is overwhelmed by the gratitude I
James A. Baker III.
Like so many other fine members of our
munities.
feel-not just to the troops overseas but to
team, most of those you'll hear from have
And that's why in that State of the Union
those who have assisted the United States of
something in common with each of the tal-
Address I included a bold new proposal to
America, like our Secretary of Defense, like
ented people out here in the audience.
select at least $15 billion in Federal pro-
our Chairman of our Joint Chiefs, and so
Remarks at a Meeting of the American
Most of them know what it meant when-
grams and then turn them over to the
many other unsung heroes who have made
Legislative Exchange Council
Sam Rayburn put it this way when he said
states in one single consolidated grant, fully
all this possible. It's a proud day for Amer-
March 1, 1991
he knows what it is to run for sheriff. And
funded, for hands-on management by the
ica. And, by God, we've kicked the Vietnam
one of his criticisms of a lot of people
States.
syndrome once and for all.
Thank you so much for that warm wel-
around Washington was that they never ran
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who
Thank you very, very much.
come and welcome back to the White
for sheriff. Well, you know what it's like,
sent me a letter just 2 days later telling us
House. I just had a chat with Ellen Sauer-
and I know what it's like. And so I hope
of your strong endorsement, your enthusias-
brey outside; and delighted to see her and
that you recognize that we have able
Note: The President spoke at 11:08 a.m. in
tic support for this proposal. Over the past
all of you; Sam Brunelli, the Executive Di-
people who have been elected; many able
months, we've worked with you and with
Room 450 at the Old Executive Office
rector. And, of course, I'm delighted to be
who have not. But we put great emphasis
the Governors and others in State and local
Building. In his remarks, he referred to
side-by-side today, as I have been for the
on the elective political process.
government to select the programs that go
Ellen Sauerbrey, national chairperson of
last couple of years and especially the last
The presence of the veterans that we
into this turnover. We are committed to
the American Legislative Exchange Council;
few months, with our very able Secretary of
have of State politics-veterans of State pol-
funding these programs, Sam, funding them
Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney; Mary A.
Defense.
itics is important because they kind of
for the next 5 years. And we are committed
McClure, Special Assistant to the President
I know Dick feels, as I do, that when you
remind us all the time of the philosophical
to moving power and decision-making
for Intergovernmental Affairs; Debra An-
get a nice reception like that, people are
underpinnings of our administration. And I
closer to the people. Because at the bottom
derson, Deputy Assistant to the President
really expressing their gratitude to the
want to just renew in a very few minutes
line, our idea of federalism comes down to
and Director of the Office of Intergovern-
fighting men and women of the United
here my own commitment not only to fed-
four simple words: more flexibility and
mental Affairs; Richard N. Haass, Special
States halfway around the world. What a
eralism but also to the principle that the
fewer mandates.
Assistant to the President for National Secu-
job they've done, and nobody, no individual
States are what we call the laboratories of
I think John was to speak to you about
rity Affairs; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to
deserves more credit for all of that than the
democracy-forging ahead at the cutting
this earlier, but I did want to come by and
the President for National Security Affairs;
man sitting over here behind me, our able
edge of the world's greatest experiment in
thank you for your support and for all
Attorney General Dick Thornburgh; John
Secretary of Defense. I will always be in-
freedom and diversity.
you're doing to make this initiative a suc-
H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the President;
debted to him and so will our country.
It is, of course, an ongoing experiment, a
cess. We're getting some flak from predict-
Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop-
I understand that you've heard from
continuing experiment. From parental
able places on it, but I think on balance it's
ment Jack Kemp; and State legislators Hunt
Mary McClure and Deb over here-Deb
choice in child care and education to tenant
been received very, very well. And I can
Downer, Jim Gibbons, Mike Coffman, and
Anderson, and Richard Haass will be speak-
ownership in housing, from enterprise
guarantee you we're going to fight for it.
Chris Burnham.
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Apr. 22 / Administration of Ronald Reagan, 1988
Administration of Ronald Reagan, 1988 / Apr. 22
Nomination of Warren J. Baker To Be a Member of the National
tutions. Everyone knows that's not the case
also claim is the case, we're exporting now
Science Board
here in Washington. It should be. But Con-
more than ever before in our history.
April 22, 1988
gress usually won't act without a little
But the danger in all the false doomsday
friendly prodding, and you can do that.
talk about our national economy is that it
Thirty-two States have passed resolutions
will stampede us to do the wrong things,
The President today announced his inten-
1979; assistant professor of civil engineer-
calling for a constitutional convention to
things that really make things bad. And
tion to nominate Warren J. Baker to be a
ing, 1966-1967; and associate professor,
draft a balanced budget amendment. As my
that's the trouble with the trade bill now
member of the National Science Board, Na-
1967.
good friend Ed Feulner, president of the
working its way toward my desk. I'd like to
tional Science Foundation, for a term expir-
Mr. Baker graduated from the University
Heritage Foundation, wrote recently about
be able to sign trade legislation this year.
ing May 10, 1994. This is a reappointment.
of Notre Dame (B.S., 1960; M.S., 1962) and
the prospects of making it 33, in Ed's
I've worked in good faith with Congress to
Since 1979 Mr. Baker has been president
the University of New Mexico (Ph.D., 1966).
words: "With 33 States on board, Congress
produce an acceptable bill. Such a bill
of California Polytechnic State University in
He was born September 5, 1938, in Fitch-
would feel enormous pressure to take con-
would open markets and improve America's
San Luis Obispo, CA. Prior to this, he was a
burg, MA. Mr. Baker is married, has four
trol of the situation, lest it be cut out of the
competitiveness. And while the legislation
professor and vice president of academic
children, and currently resides in San Luis
process, as a convention would do." Now, I
working through Congress does enhance
affairs at the University of Detroit, 1976-
Obispo.
prefer Congress to deal with the issue di-
our negotiating authority in the ongoing
rectly. But if they don't, a good nudge in
international trade talks and helps us pro-
the right direction will get their attention.
tect intellectual property rights, both good
Getting the Federal Government's fiscal
measures, it contains provisions that are un-
Remarks at a White House Briefing for the American Legislative
house in order is part of the unfinished
acceptable.
business of our revolution. And despite the
Exchange Council
Put simply, on key provisions in the trade
odds, I'm convinced that, one way or an-
bill, the Democratic leadership in Congress
April 22, 1988
other, it'll be done. You see, on this issue, as
has caved in to pressure from organized
on so many others, we've changed the
labor. The plant-closing restriction in the
terms of national debate. Eight years ago,
The President. Thank you all very much,
tive revolution in the State legislatures of
bill would make American industry less
who would have thought that Democrats
and a special thank you to your chairman,
America. Yes, when we talk about federal-
would run for President saying they were
competitive-not the way to go if you want
Senator Owen Johnson, to your executive
ism here in Washington, we're really talking
to reverse the trade imbalance and save
director, Connie Heckman, and there hap-
against deficits. They remind me of a story
about putting the States more and more in
about Mae West, the movie star. She was on
jobs. In fact, the restriction would cost jobs.
pens to be a fellow, I think, down here
charge. And that means that if what we
the set one day with another actress who
One example of how-since our recovery
that-a longtime old friend who founded
conservatives believe in, if the principles
began, most net new jobs in the United
this organization, Don Totten. And, well,
was on edge because she thought Mae West
States have come from companies that were
that we stand for, are to succeed and pre-
welcome to the White House complex. The
was upstaging her. Finally, this other actress
vail, we will need more conservatives like
turned to the director and said West's
5 years old or less, entrepreneurial compa-
White House complex-they call it that be-
timing was all wrong, and to West she said,
nies, both very large and very small.
you in our State legislatures.
cause nothing in Washington is ever simple.
[Laughter]
Already you're leading not only the States
"You forget I've been an actress for 40
Europe, on the other hand, has had little
Now, I've been warned recently about
but the Federal Government as well in an
years." West replied, "Don't worry, dear.
entrepreneurship and almost no new-net
I'll keep your secret." [Laughter]
new jobs.
starting so many of my talks with a joke or
agenda of hope for the future. In areas like
But you'd never know it to hear those
Recently one of our leading experts on
two-sort of along the lines of a story that
tort reform, drug legislation, AIDS testing
Lincoln used to tell. It concerned two
and research, welfare reform, privatization,
fellows on the other side who want to pick
job creation asked why. And he found some
Quaker ladies who were discussing Lincoln
and education reform, you've been way out
up the lease here when mine runs out, but
straightforward answers including, as he's
in front of the pack. In fact, when I look at
we're in the longest peacetime expansion
written, that "regulations are so much more
and Jefferson Davis and the progress of the
all you've done-and in areas like welfare
on record. Inflation is under control. A
onerous in Europe than in the United
Civil War. And the first lady said, "I think
greater proportion of Americans are at
States, eliminating much of the flexibility
Jefferson will succeed." And the second
reform, for example-I can't help wonder-
asked, "Why does thee think so?" She said,
ing about that old argument for federalism.
work today than ever before in our history.
that is bread and meat for entrepreneurs."
It used to be said that if we gave the States
After a falling roller coaster ride of almost a
And what regulations hurt entrepreneurs
"Because," the first one, "Jefferson is a
decade, real family income has risen strong-
and their job-creating powers most? In his
praying man." "And so is Abraham Lincoln
more power they'd show that they had the
a praying man," said the second lady.
maturity to handle as well as Congress han-
ly ever since our recovery began. Our ex-
words, "Europeans face a host of rules gov-
dles its power. Talk about faint praise.
pansion is creating hundreds of thousands of
erning their right to close down facilities,
"Yes," replied the first lady, "but the Lord
will think Abe is joking." [Laughter]
new jobs a month, and taken as a whole,
fire workers, and relocate operations." So,
[Laughter] Well, we'd be lucky if Congress
had your maturity, your foresight, and your
these jobs pay better than the jobs already
this is how the supporters of the plant-clos-
Well, I'm not joking when I say that
wisdom.
in the economy. Far from deindustrializing,
ing restriction would help America's work-
every one of the eight times I've met with
as those other fellows say our nation is
ers-by copying Europe in ways that have
you these 8 years I've wished more like you
Nowhere is this more true than in spend-
doing, many of our manufacturing indus-
led to Europe actually losing jobs between
were in our Congress. And yet I'm also glad
ing. Most of you have to balance your budg-
tries are running near capacity. Far from
1980 and today, the same period in which
you're where you are: leading our conserva-
ets. It's a requirement of your State consti-
losing out in world competition, which they
we have created over 15 million new jobs.
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503
Apr. 22 / Administration of Ronald Reagan, 1988
Administration of Ronald Reagan, 1988 / Apr. 22
One Washington lobbyist recently said of
through the motions as we rehearsed it.
Appointment of Gloria Ann Duus as a Member of the National
my veto threats: "I think he's crying wolf."
Mr. President, for 8 years we've joined
Try me! [Laughter] If this bill is unloaded
with you in striving for limited government,
Advisory Council on Indian Education
on my desk, I'll stamp it reject and ship it
lower taxes, and more effective judicial and
April 22, 1988
back to where it was made. By the way,
educational institutions. We're deeply ap-
that same lobbyist added that he was sure
preciative of your achievements and your
The President today announced his inten-
sistant in the Office of the Chairman/Vice
that, in his words, "the administration
longstanding relationship with ALEC from
tion to appoint Gloria Ann Duus to be a
Chairman, 1983-1984. She served as the
doesn't want to go into the next election
your days as Governor of California to the
member of the National Advisory Council
project director for the Navajo division of
without a trade bill." Well, if they want a
present time. It's with great admiration and
on Indian Education for a term expiring
education, 1981-1982.
trade bill, it's time they took out those pro-
appreciation that we present you with this
September 29, 1990. This is a reappoint-
Mrs. Duus graduated from the University
visions that have nothing to do with im-
portrait, which you will receive for the
ment.
proving American trade.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, along
of Utah (B.S., 1974) and Northern Arizona
Since 1986 Mrs. Duus has been owner
I hope Congress will produce a good
with a set of 50 of the State flags in honor
University (M.S., 1982). She was born March
and president of Ya'hteeh Development
trade bill this year. Indeed, I want Congress
of your service to the country and your
6, 1951, in Brigham City, UT. She is mar-
Services in Yahtahey, NM. Prior to this, she
to produce a good trade bill, and I'll work
service to federalism. Thank you, and God
ried, has three children, and resides in Yah-
was the program director for the Office of
to secure it. But that depends on the lead-
bless you.
tahey, NM.
Navajo Women, 1984-1986, and a staff as-
ership in both Houses. Are they willing to
Mr. Totten. Mr. President, you've been an
put national interest above special interest?
inspiration to us all, especially ALEC. We
If so, we can all join together to help keep
look forward to when you, constitutionally,
America strong and growing.
can run again. [Laughter]
Let me close by saying thank you for all
The President. I thought that picture
Nomination of Francis Anthony Keating II To Be an Associate
you've done and all you will do, and with
looked like somebody familiar that I should
Attorney General
an appeal to each of you. This is my last
know when I. came in. [Laughter] Well, I
April 22, 1988
meeting with you as President. You're not
thank you all very much, and thank you for
only today's leaders of our revolution in the
that.
States, you are the next generation on the
I have to say one more thing. When I
The President today nominated Francis
1981, and he was elected a member of the
Federal level. So, never forget how much
used that figure 33 of States that would go
Anthony Keating II to be Associate Attor-
Oklahoma House of Representatives in
1972. From 1971 to 1972, Mr. Keating was
we've done and how fast. Just a few years
for a constitutional convention, maybe I
ney General at the Department of Justice.
ago, most of us would have said that it
He would succeed Stephen S. Trott.
State prosecutor for Oklahoma. He also
ought to tell you that 33 was my lucky
would take decades to make as much
number. [Laughter] It was my number on
Mr. Keating is currently serving as an As-
served as a Special Agent for the FBI,
progress as we've made in just 8 years.
sistant Secretary of the Treasury (Enforce-
1969-1971.
my jersey when I played football. I was the
There's still much left to do. But if you
33d Governor. And even when we were
ment), a position he has held since 1985.
Mr. Keating graduated from Georgetown
persevere, it can be done. America is de-
buying a ranch-and I was on pins and nee-
Prior to this Mr. Keating served as the
University (B.A., 1966) and the University of
pending on you. The hopes of our young
United States Attorney for the Northern
Oklahoma Law School (J.D., 1969). He was
dles as to whether we were going to get
people are depending on you. And the
District of Oklahoma, 1981-1985. He was a
born in Tulsa, OK, is married, and has three
it-and friends of ours down in Los Angeles
cause of freedom is depending on you. In a
kind of handling the thing called me up on
member of the Oklahoma Senate, 1974-
children.
way that few are ever privileged to know,
the phone one day, and he said, "I just
the whole world is in your hands. So, again,
thought you would like to know that on
I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to
today, the 3d of December, at 3:33 p.m.
all of you, and God bless you.
this afternoon, escrow closed. The ranch is
Statement on Signing the Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987
Senator Johnson. Mr. President, we're
yours.' [Laughter] Tony Dorsett, the great
April 22, 1988
very honored that you've met with us again
star of the Dallas football team, somehow
as you have in the past. We're grateful for
got wind of this and my feeling about it. So,
your longstanding support which you've
I now have a Dallas football jersey with the
I. am today signing H.R. 1207, the "Pre-
tigations and prosecutions involving coun-
rendered to ALEC. We'd like to take this
number 33 on it-{laughter}-after they'd
scription Drug Marketing Act of 1987,"
terfeit and diverted drugs that have been
opportunity today to present you with a
won the Super Bowl.
with mixed feelings.
conducted by the Department of Justice
token of our appreciation, and at this time
Okay, well, thank you all very much.
On the one hand, I support the expressed
during the past few years have demonstrat-
I'd like to ask Don Totten to step forward-
goal of this legislation, which is to reduce
ed that the principal factor facilitating the
your old friend, and our first chairman. He
Note: The President spoke at 12:13 p.m. in
potential public health risks that may result
illegal activity that this bill is designed to
was going to unveil that picture. He doesn't
Room 450 of the Old Executive Office
from the distribution of mislabeled, subpo-
combat is the almost total lack of traceabil-
have to unveil it-{laughter}-but I'll go
Building.
tent, counterfeit, or adulterated prescrip-
ity of drug products in the diversion
tion drugs in the secondary source market,
market. This bill, to some extent, provides a
the so-called "diversion market." The inves-
response to this problem.
504
505
May I / Administration of Ronald Reagan, 1987
of Ronald Reagan, 1987 / May I
Minister Nakasone outlined his plan to take
The President and Prime Minister agreed
sistant Secretary, Civilian Personnel Policy
versity (B.A., 1967) and the University of
vigorous action to stimulate domestic
that outstanding trade issues between the
and Requirements, 1981-1983; and manag-
Washington (M.A., 1975). He was born Sep-
growth in Japan. This action includes the
two countries need to be resolved expedi-
er of industrial-labor relations, the Boeing
tember 9, 1943, in Ludlow, MS. Mr. Cal-
step just taken by the Bank of Japan to
tiously. In this connection, they referred to
Commercial Airplane Co., 1978-1981.
houn has two children and resides in Wash-
begin operations to lower short-term inter-
the specific discussion of trade policy mat-
Mr. Calhoun graduated from Seattle Uni-
ington, DC.
est rates. The Ministry of Finance supports
ters in their respective departure state-
this action. Other short and medium-term
ments.
policy actions to stimulate growth will in-
The President and Prime Minister agreed
clude: support for the governing Liberal
that a further decline of the dollar could be
Democratic Party's proposals for near-term
counterproductive to their mutual efforts
Nomination of Noreen C. Thomas To Be a Member of the National
enactment of a comprehensive economic
for stronger growth in their economies and
Advisory Council on Educational Research and Improvement
package, including unprecedented front-
for reduced imbalances. In that connection,
loading of public works expenditures and
May 1, 1987
they reaffirmed the commitment of their
fiscal stimulus measures amounting to more
governments to continue to cooperate
than 5 trillion yen; further measures to lib-
closely to foster stability of exchange rates.
The President today announced his inten-
WA. Prior to this she was a teacher at the
eralize Japanese financial markets; and re-
tion to nominate Noreen C. Thomas to be a
Cedar Way Elementary School and taught
doubled efforts to implement the recom-
Note: The Group of Seven (G-7) were the
member of the National Advisory Council
for a total of 29 years in the Edmonds
mendations for structural reform in the
seven countries that participated in the
on Educational Research and Improvement
School District.
Maekawa Report.
annual economic summit meetings.
for a term expiring September 30, 1988.
Mrs. Thomas graduated from Washington
She would succeed Wallie Cooper Simpson.
State University (B.A., 1957). She was born
Since 1979 Mrs. Thomas has been a first
August 13, 1935, in Port Angeles, WA. Mrs.
and second grade teacher at the Evergreen
Thomas is married, has one child, and re-
Nomination of Michael A. McManus, Jr., To Be a Member of the
Elementary School in Mountlake Terrace,
sides in Edmonds, WA.
Board of Directors of the Communications Satellite Corporation
May 1, 1987
Nomination of Joni Tada To Be a Member of the National Council
The President today announced his inten-
of the Revlon Group, 1985-1986. From
on the Handicapped
tion to nominate Michael A. McManus, Jr.,
1982 to 1985, Mr. McManus served in the
to be a member of the Board of Directors
May 1, 1987
White House as an Assistant to the Presi-
of the Communications Satellite Corpora-
dent.
tion until the date of the annual meeting of
Mr. McManus graduated from the Uni-
The President today announced his inten-
the Disabled in Agoura, CA. She has writ-
the Corporation in 1990. This is a reap-
versity of Notre Dame (B.A., 1964) and
tion to nominate Joni Tada to be a member
ten two books and is known for her art-
pointment.
Georgetown University (J.D., 1967). He
of the National Council on the Handi-
work, movies, books, radio programs, semi-
Mr. McManus is currently the vice presi-
served in the United States Army from
capped for a term expiring September 17,
nars, and public meetings.
dent for strategic planning/consumer prod-
1968 to 1970. Mr. McManus was born May
1988. She would succeed Joseph Dusen-
Mrs. Tada was born October 15, 1949, in
ucts, for Pfizer, Inc., in New York City. Pre-
11, 1943, in Boston, MA. He is married and
bury.
Baltimore, MD. She is married and resides
viously he was the executive vice president
resides in New York, NY.
Mrs. Tada founded the Christian Fund for
in Woodland Hills, CA.
Nomination of Jerry Lee Calhoun To Be a Member of the Federal
Remarks at a White House Briefing for Members of the American
Labor Relations Authority, and Designation as Chairman
Legislative Exchange Council
May 1, 1987
May 1, 1987
The President today announced his inten-
man.
Let me say a special thanks to your exec-
soldiers fighting a common battle for-well,
tion to nominate Jerry Lee Calhoun to be a
Mr. Calhoun is currently the Chairman of
utive director, Connie Heckman, and to
ever since my days as Governor of Califor-
member of the Federal Labor Relations Au-
the Federal Labor Relations Authority. He
your chairman, Representative Roy Cagle.
nia.
thority for a term of 5 years expiring July
was Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense
This is the seventh time that I've met with
I should confess one little secret of mine.
29, 1992. This is a reappointment. Upon
for Force Management and Personnel,
you since coming to Washington in 1981.
Ever since coming to Washington, I've had
confirmation, he will be designated Chair-
August 1985-December 1985; Deputy As-
It's always a pleasure meeting with ALEC
mixed feelings about these annual ALEC
members. ALEC members and I've been
get-togethers. Each year I look out at all of
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you outstanding legislators, and I can't help
[Laughter] But when we went around the
made me use my veto pen before. The
than either Europe or Japan.
thinking: Why can't the Congress look like
Our critics have spent a lot of time trying
Nation looking, we found States and com-
others were only partially Federally-funded;
to find a cloud to go with the silver lining.
munities that do know how. So, we don't
these are entirely Federally-funded. Isn't it
this? [Laughter] But even so, you ALEC
members have been allies these last 6 years.
[Laughter] The silver lining has been one of
plan to serve up another program from
time to give the President what 43 Gover-
You helped us as we fought to bring down
the longest peacetime expansions in the
Washington. We want to give States and
nors have: the power to cut wasteful
communities the room to experiment, room
projects item by item, a line-item veto?
tax rates twice, to cut needless regulations,
past 40 years. But in the process, they've
to find out more about what works. Our
And we also need a balanced budget
and to get control of government spending.
been getting things so mixed up that they
When others were saying that our tax
welfare reform proposal asks a simple ques-
amendment to the Constitution. Here
remind me of that teacher who asked her
cuts meant more inflation and less growth,
tion: In looking for a solution to the poverty
again, you can be in the lead. Time and
students which is more important, the Sun
you helped us counter with the truth: that
or the Moon? And one little boy raised his
problem, isn't it time Washington got a
again, Congress has failed to pass a bal-
the American people know better than the
dose of humility and turned to you for
anced budget amendment. When it comes
hand and said, "The Moon, because the
Federal Government how to spend their
help?
to spending, three words they never want
Sun's around during the day when you
own money. When the big spenders were
You've been leading in education reform,
to hear are, "Just say no." [Laughter] Well,
don't need it. [Laughter] And if it wasn't for
saying that government costs couldn't be
as well. You've been ahead of the Federal
State legislatures have it in their power to
the Moon, it'd be totally dark at night."
controlled, all across the Nation, you
Government in recognizing that the SAT
make Congress say no to deficit spending.
[Laughter]
showed that they could, by controlling State
scores didn't go down in the sixties and sev-
Thirty-two States of the 34 necessary have
Well, I said that you've been an ally in all
government costs. By your example and
enties because we failed to spend on educa-
called for a constitutional convention to
the battles of the last 6 years. But today, in
voice, you've helped change America's
tion. Year after year, we spent more than
enact a balanced budget amendment.
course and start the great American jour-
area after area, you're more than an ally,
ever before. Quality slipped because we got
Doesn't it make sense for State legislatures
ney of hope, climbing once again up the
you're a leader. Congress talks about inter-
away from teaching mastery of the basics of
to give Congress a clear choice: Pass a bal-
mountains and to the stars.
national competitiveness. But when it
readin', writin', and 'rithmetic. We got
anced budget amendment on their own or
Yet in the last 6 years, inflation and inter-
comes to doing something about one of the
away from teaching the basics of our na-
have a constitutional convention pass one
est rates fell from record highs-interest to
biggest drags on our competitiveness, a tort
tional heritage. And we got away from
for them? That would be among the most
the lowest rate in a decade and inflation to
system that's going up in flames, Congress
teaching simple standards of right and
eloquent statements of the principle of fed-
the lowest in a quarter of a century. And in
has fiddled away. You're the ones who
wrong. It's time to take standards seriously
eralism in the last 200 years, and it's about
the past decade, America has created more
brought in the firetrucks. Just last year, at
again. Young people expect adults to cor-
time.
jobs than Japan and Europe combined. The
least 37 States enacted reforms in their li-
rect them and tell them what is right and
The constitutional foundations for federal-
American spirit of enterprise has soared as
ability laws. We can debate the details, but
what is wrong.
new businesses have created new jobs by
isn't it time for Congress to follow your lead
And there's one other area where it's
ism have been seriously eroded in recent
decades. The fault is on both sides of the
the millions. And most important of all, the
and declare that lawyers should do as doc-
time for Washington to follow your lead:
Federal-State line. Time and again, the Na-
American family has been taken off of the
tors swear to do in the Hippocratic Oath?
getting control of government spending.
endangered species list. [Laughter] We've
They should "abstain from every voluntary
You've made the hard decisions in the
tional Government has intruded into the
act of mischief."
States. It's time to do the same thing here
domain of the States. Too many State lead-
reversed the decade-long falling roller
in Washington. The answer to the deficit
ers have traded sovereignty for a few pieces
coaster made of real family income. Since
You've been in the lead in helping the
isn't more taxes. Congress should cut the
of Federal silver. Our welfare reform pro-
our recovery began, families have more
poor as well. Enterprise zones are one ex-
each and every year, as have individuals.
ample. Again, while Congress fiddled, you
Federal budget and leave the family budget
posal is one of the practical steps that we're
And as one authority on demographics has
went to work. In the last 6 years, despite
alone. Ever since the middle of the seven-
taking to restore that balance. I know you
said, "What this means is that the middle
congressional inaction, 31 State legislatures
ties, when Congress shoved the President
agree; there's no more important battle to
passed enterprise zone programs into law.
out of the way and took over the budget
finish than that of restoring government to
class is strong and should remain healthy."
Of course, our critics won't hear any of
process almost entirely, deficits have been
the people. And that's what federalism is all
From New Jersey to California, 25 States
this. They've talked about a declining
soaring. In the last few weeks, we've seen
about.
have actually designated the zones. Today,
In the last 6 years, working together both
middle class and about what they call rein-
in hundreds of communities, enterprise
how Congress works. They've begun to talk
dust-or deindustrialization. That means
about abandoning Gramm-Rudman-Hollings
here in Washington and in the State cap-
zones are bringing investment, hope, and
that American manufacturing is in decline,
jobs for the poor by the thousands.
deficit reduction targets and about raising
itals, we conservatives have changed Ameri-
too. Well, our critics have spent 6 years
taxes. And at the same time, they've passed
ca's course. We've opened up doors of op-
Now, we've sent our welfare reform
getting things wrong. During our recovery,
package up to the Hill. As with enterprise
two outrageous spending bills over my veto.
portunity and hope for all the American
American manufacturing productivity has
zones, our guiding principle is to lessen de-
One bill included funding for a mass transit
people. We've restored America's strength.
shot ahead at the fastest pace in 20 years
project that, in the end, will cost $6 a pas-
But the job isn't done-far from it. In the
pendency and increase opportunity. And
this time, from the very start, you're out in
senger-ride to build. It would be cheaper to
months ahead, we'll need your support on
and, overall, our manufacturing productivi-
ty is way above that of our next closest
front. Knowing what you don't know is the
put them all in taxicabs. [Laughter]
welfare reform, on restoring values to edu-
international competitor. Not only that, but
beginning of wisdom. The Federal Govern-
But that's not enough for Congress.
cation, and on stopping legislation that
in the last 4 years, American manufacturing
ment does not know how to get people off
There's a supplemental appropriation
would stop our expansion. I mean big
output has soared almost 30 percent, and
of welfare and into productive lives. We
coming down the pike that has five more
spending and protectionist legislation. So,
had a war on poverty-poverty won.
highway projects worse than those that
let's roll up our sleeves and get on with it.
we've added more jobs in manufacturing
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Administration of Ronald Reagan, 1987 / May 1
And thank you all, and God bless you all.
Room 450 of the Old Executive Office
made pursuant to the authority vested in
conflict in Central America. The trade sanc-
Building.
me as President by the Constitution and
tions are part of a larger policy seeking a
laws of the United States, including the
democratic outcome in Nicaragua by peace-
Note: The President spoke at 1:17 p.m. in
International Emergency Economic Powers
ful means.
Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., and the National
5. The expenses incurred by the Federal
Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.
Government in the period from November
Proclamation 5645-Loyalty Day, 1987
This report is submitted pursuant to 50
1, 1986, through April 30, 1987, that are
directly attributable to the exercise of
U.S.C. 1641(c) and 1703(c).
May 1, 1987
2. The Office of Foreign Assets Control of
powers and authorities conferred by the
declaration of the Nicaraguan national
the Department of the Treasury issued the
emergency are estimated at $187,007, all of
By the President of the United States
ourselves and our Posterity."
Nicaraguan Trade Control Regulations im-
which represents wage and salary costs for
of America
To foster loyalty and love of country, the
plementing the prohibitions in Executive
Federal personnel. Personnel costs were
Congress, by joint resolution approved July
A Proclamation
Order No. 12513 on May 8, 1985, 50 Fed.
largely centered in the Department of the
18, 1958 (72 Stat. 369, 36 U.S.C. 162), has
Reg. 19890 (May 10, 1985). There have
Treasury (particularly in the Customs Serv-
For nearly 30 years, Americans have cele-
designated May 1 of each year as "Loyalty
been no changes in those regulations in the
ice, as well as in the Office of Foreign
brated May 1 as Loyalty Day. This is a day
Day."
past 6 months.
Assets Control, the Office of the Assistant
to reaffirm our loyalty to our land of liberty
Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, Presi-
3. Since my report of November 10, 1986,
Secretary for Enforcement, and the Office
and to recall with pride and gratitude the
dent of the United States of America, do
fewer than 30 applications for licenses have
of the General Counsel), with expenses also
generations of our countrymen who pre-
hereby proclaim May 1, 1987, as Loyalty
been received with respect to Nicaragua,
incurred by the Department of State and
served our freedom by their loyalty to
Day and call upon all Americans and patri-
and the majority of these applications have
the National Security Council.
America.
otic, civic, fraternal, and educational organi-
been granted. Of the licenses issued in this
6. The policies and actions of the Govern-
Loyalty to our country means being faith-
zations to observe that day with appropriate
ceremonies. I also call upon all government
period, most either authorized exports for
ment of Nicaragua continue to pose an un-
ful to our heritage of liberty and justice for
humanitarian purposes, covering medical
usual and extraordinary threat to the na-
all. During this Bicentennial year of the
officials to display the flag of the United
States on all government buildings and
supplies, food, and animal vaccines, or ex-
tional security and foreign policy of the
Constitution, let us make our observance of
grounds on that day.
tended authorizations previously given to
United States. I shall continue to exercise
Loyalty Day one of reflection on all the
acquire intellectual property protection
the powers at my disposal to apply econom-
profound good that our experiment in indi-
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand this first day of May, in the year of
under Nicaraguan law.
ic sanctions against Nicaragua as long as
vidual liberty and limited government has
4. The trade sanctions complement the
these measures are appropriate and will
meant for the United States of America and
our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-
seven, and of the Independence of the
diplomatic and other aspects of our policy
continue to report periodically to the Con-
for the hope of the world. Let us rekindle
United States of America the two hundred
toward Nicaragua. They exert additional
gress on expenses and significant develop-
in every heart the unshakeable strength
pressure intended to induce the Sandinistas
ments, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c) and
and purpose that was our forefathers'. Let
and eleventh.
to undertake serious dialogue with repre-
1703(c).
us ask the Author of Liberty, as did they, to
RONALD REAGAN
sentatives of all elements of the Nicaraguan
RONALD REAGAN
bless and protect the United States. In these
democratic resistance and to respond favor-
ways we will, in loyalty, fulfill our sacred
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
ably to the many opportunities available for
The White House,
trust to "secure the Blessings of Liberty to
ter, 4:39 p.m., May 1, 1987]
achieving a negotiated settlement of the
May 1, 1987.
Message to the Congress Reporting on the National Emergency
Announcement of the Appointment of Max L. Friedersdorf as the
With Respect to Nicaragua
United States Representative to the Conference on Disarmament
May 1, 1987
May 1, 1987
To the Congress of the United States:
ports from the United States of goods to or
The White House today announced the
He previously served for 2 years as Presi-
I hereby report to the Congress on devel-
destined for Nicaragua except those des-
appointment of Max L. Friedersdorf by Sec-
dent Reagan's Assistant for Legislative Af-
opments since my last report of November
tined for the organized democratic resist-
retary of State Shultz to be United States
fairs and as legislative strategy coordinator
10, 1986, concerning the national emergen-
ance; (3) Nicaraguan air carriers from en-
cy with respect to Nicaragua that was de-
Representative to the Conference on Disar-
and served in similar capacities for Presi-
gaging in air transportation to or from
clared in Executive Order No. 12513 of
mament in Geneva. He will succeed
dents Nixon and Ford. Mr. Friedersdorf also
points in the United States; and (4) vessels
May 1, 1985. In that Order, I prohibited: (1)
Donald S. Lowitz.
worked as an administrative assistant for
of Nicaraguan registry from entering
all imports into the United States of goods
Mr. Friedersdorf is currently serving as
former Congressman Richard L. Roudebush
United States ports.
and services of Nicaraguan origin; (2) all ex-
1. The declaration of emergency was
United States Consul General to Bermuda.
(R-IN) for 10 years, was staff director of the
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Remarks on Lighting the National Christmas Tree
Remarks at a White House Briefing for the American Legislative
December 11, 1986
Exchange Council
December 12, 1986
Well, to all of you at the White House, to
in the words of the creed, God from God
all those listening on the Ellipse, and to the
and light from light-humbled himself to
Thank you very much. [Applause] Please.
California. And a student asked a ques-
become a baby crying in a manger. To
Well, I can't-{laughter}-1 can't top that.
tion-little girl said, "What should we do
millions more joining us this evening by
Thank you. Well, thank you all very much,
when someone offers us drugs?" And Nancy
way of radio and television: Good evening,
everyone Christmas is a time of happiness
and welcome to the lighting of the National
and cheer, a time of peace and good will
and welcome to Washington. Roy, Connie,
answered, "Just say no." Well, during the
Christmas Tree. A special word of greeting
and glad tidings.
it's good to see you again and great to be
campaign this fall, wherever we'd go,
And this brings us to the custom of the
meeting with ALEC's newly elected State
there'd be hundreds and hundreds of young
to some special people with me here at the
White House, members of the Washington,
legislators. All the more so because I started
people packing the rallies. And I would
Christmas tree. For the ancestors from
out in State government myself. In fact, on
always take a moment at the beginning of
DC, Big Brothers and Big Sisters programs.
whom we inherited this Christmas tree be-
the way over here, I was thinking back to
my speech to tell them that I had a mes-
In these programs, grownups give of their
lieved that the glad tidings of Christmas
sage from my roommate-{laughter}-and
time to youngsters, each adult getting to-
were of such power, of such beauty and life-
my first campaign in California. Jack
gether regularly with a boy or girl-a little
giving force, that they affected not only the
Warner of Warner Brothers, where I had
that she'd asked me to deliver it to them.
been under contract for a number of years,
And the message was: When it comes to
brother or a sister-taking him or her to the
human heart but extended to all creation.
park or zoo, or on a camping trip, or maybe
And in decorating trees, Christmas trees,
heard that I was running for Governor. I
drugs-for yourself, for your family, your
understood that he said: "No, no. Jimmy
community, and your country-just say no.
just answering questions about life. My
they expressed their belief that on one spe-
Stewart for Governor; Ronald Reagan for
Well, it was heartwarming, because those
friends, I can't tell you how honored Nancy
cial day of the year nature itself seems to
young people would come to their feet and
and I are to welcome you here this evening
join the angel choirs and little children and
best friend!" [Laughter]
to this, the home that belongs to all Ameri-
all mankind in a great and solemn celebra-
More than once during that campaign I
say along with me a big loud "No," and
cans. For in this Christmas season, you
was reminded of a remark, also, that was
then begin chanting: "Just say no! Just say
tion. The song puts it so well: "O Christmas
no!" And I found out since Nancy spoke to
remind us all of the greatest gift we can
tree, O Christmas tree, your boughs can
made by his older brother, Harry Warner-
that school class in Oakland more than
give to each other is the gift of ourselves.
teach a lesson. That constant faith and hope
and that was back when talking pictures
Now, my friends, beyond the White
first started to come in, in the twenties.
12,000 Just Say No clubs have sprung up in
sublime, lend strength and comfort through
schools all across the country. Believe me,
all time."
House lawn-South Lawn, across the street
And Harry Warner said, "Who the heck
for those of us who had to think twice
on the Ellipse, in the darkness, there stands
Well, I've spoken long enough for a
wants to hear actors talk?" [Laughter] Actu-
before even stepping onto a campus back in
a tall shaggy shape-our National Christmas
wintry evening like this. It's time to push
ally, I don't think he said "heck," but Presi-
the sixties, well, we've come a long way,
Tree. In a moment Byron Whyte will join
the button used by every President since
dents aren't allowed the same license as
Calvin Coolidge in lighting our National
studio executives. [Laughter]
baby. [Laughter]
Nancy and me in pressing the button, and
Well, it really is great to have you here.
But another change that would have
that dark shape will come alive, blazing
Christmas Tree. And Nancy and Byron, let's
Whenever I'm talking to ALEC, I feel like
been inconceivable just 6 years ago, and
with color and light. But before we light
see if we can't turn this cold dark evening
the tree, let's just talk for a moment about
into one of light and warmth.
I'm among family and can let my hair down
almost impossible without the help of all of
why Christmas trees have become such an
All right. Push the light.
a little. Let me take a moment here to
you in this room, is the revolutionary new
thank you, Roy, and all of you here at
tax reform that is the law of the land.
important part of the Christmas celebra-
Note: The President spoke at 5:45 p.m. in
ALEC for the warm letter of support that
America now has the most modern tax code
tion.
in the industrialized world-one that is pro-
the Diplomatic Reception Room at the
For some Christmas just marks the birth
you sent me. I can tell you truthfully, you
White House during the annual Christmas
of a great philosopher and prophet, a great
really made my day. I can't possibly thank
growth, pro-opportunity, and profairness.
Pageant of Peace. Eight-year-old Byron
you enough for the support that you've
And it's designed to keep America expand-
and good man. To others, it marks some-
Whyte of Prince Georges County, MD, a
thing still more: the pinnacle of all history,
given this administration or for the tremen-
ing and prospering through the end of the
participant in the Big Brothers program,
dous work you're doing in your home
century. One of the most important aspects
the moment when the God of all creation-
helped light the tree.
of tax reform, however, isn't economic, but
States. And I want to congratulate you on
your outstanding program of drafting model
it's psychological. It's the complete discred-
legislation covering everything from tort
iting of high marginal rates, and a new con-
reform to juvenile justice and to balanced
sensus is formed that when it comes to
taxes, flatter is better. Poor Karl Marx.
budgets and to drugs.
On that last issue I just want to take a
[Laughter] You know, in the "Communist
moment to tell you the profound effect that
Manifesto" he called for a heavy, progres-
sive or graduated income tax-and I'm
your efforts, and the efforts of many con-
cerned citizens like you, are having. It
quoting him-"in order to destroy a middle
class." Well, I'm sorry to disappoint old
wasn't so long ago, I remember that Nancy
was speaking to a school class in Oakland,
Karl, but with the first phase of tax reform
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less than a month away, the prognosis for
the great American middle class couldn't be
got an added advantage.
that parents make to their children is the
pleting our conservative revolution, I'll just
better.
Most of you operate within the con-
bedrock of our society. A profamily policy is
quote an earlier American and say, "We
When I signed the tax bill I pointed out
one that would support those who make
have not yet begun to fight."
straints of a balanced budget every day.
You know how it works, and you've seen
this commitment and not undermine and
You might want to use this sometime. It's
that when our Founding Fathers designed
this government, of and by and for the
how effective it can be in checking the
be hostile to them or send a message that
a story about Winston Churchill near the
close of the Second World War. He was
people, they never imagined the income
automatic impulse of many legislators to
we're neutral. Just common sense, I guess,
visited by a delegation from the Temper-
tax as we've come to know it. As a matter
spend more and more of the taxpayers'
much like tax reform or balanced budgets.
ance League and chastised by one woman
of fact, back then, in 1913, when it was
hard-earned money. Increasingly, the real
But how far do we have to travel before
who said, "Mr. Prime Minister, I've heard
being debated right here in Washington,
action in the country is going to be coming
our government policy really reflects this
that if all the whiskey you have drunk since
one Senator was literally laughed out of pol-
from the States. The Christian Science Mon-
home truth?
the war began were poured into this room,
itics because in the debate he stood up and
itor put it this way: "Decentralization of
And now finally, let me just add a few
it would come all the way up to your
said that if they passed this thing that they
power could be one of the most long-lasting
words about the controversy concerning
waist." Churchill looked dolefully at the
were talking about, it was conceivable that
effects of the Reagan Presidency." I'd be
Iran, or haven't you heard about it? [Laugh-
floor, then at his waist, and then up to the
someday the government could even be
very proud if that were so. And a recent
ter] As 1 said in my radio speech last Satur-
ceiling. And he said: "Ah, yes, madam. So
taking as much as 10 percent of what a
statement by Governors Dick Thornburgh
day, there's no doubt mistakes were made,
much accomplished and so much more left
citizen earned. [Laughter] And that sound-
and John Sununu put it like this: "Washing-
and I'll not be satisfied until all the facts are
to do." [Laughter]
ed so ridiculous in those days that, as I say,
ton has changed under the President, but
before the American people. That's what
Well, thank you all again. God bless you
he was just ridiculed out of office. Well,
an even bigger change is going on right
we've pledged to do, and we can be proud
all. Thank you.
they understood that private property-
now in the States, in the cities, in America's
that the constitutional process is working.
those Founding Fathers of ours-is one of
the most important of civil rights, the most
hoods." communities, and in America's neighbor-
But let me say this: We cannot and we will
Note: The President spoke at 1:05 p.m. in
not let this stop us from getting on with the
Room 450 of the Old Executive Office
fundamental protection of the individual
Well, so it is that yet another fundamen-
business of governing. [Applause] Thank
Building. In his opening remarks; the Presi-
and the family against the excessive and
tal, long-lasting, and dramatic change has
you. And you're right; there's too much yet
dent referred to Roy Cagle, national chair-
always growing demands of the state. They
taken place. Power has stopped flowing to
Washington and begun to flow back where
to do and too many items on the agenda
man of the council, and Connie Heckman,
knew that without economic liberty, politi-
executive director.
cal freedom may be no more than a
shadow. In the last 20 years we've wit-
it belongs-to the States. This country is
are not completed. When it comes to com-
great, and our freedom is sure as long as we
nessed an expansion and strengthening of
many of our civil liberties, but our econom-
continue to have a federation of sovereign
States. And to those who, over the last half
ic liberties have all too often been neglect-
century in Washington, have worked and
Statement on the Political Situation in Poland
ed and abused.
The tax cuts of 1981 and this year's tax
worked trying to make the States adminis-
December 12, 1986
reform are the first important steps back to
trative districts of the Federal Govern-
economic liberty. But there is much more
ment-no way, that's no way to preserve
Five years ago, on December 13, 1981,
strength, and human dignity.
to be done. We shouldn't forget that deficit
what the Founding Fathers gave us. Well, if
the people of Poland were subjected to
After the imposition of martial law in
spending represents a form of indirect tax-
there is a revolution that is taking place
here in Washington, it is that we have con-
martial law. Once again, as so often in their
1981, the United States sought ways to ex-
ation, and all Americans pay for it with
tinued to try and limit the scope of the
proud history, Polish patriots faced a cruel
press our solidarity with the Polish people.
slower growth and often, higher future
taxes. It's become clearer every year when
Federal Government. So, now it's time for
setback in their quest for human rights.
We welcome the recent amnesty of most
budget time rolls around that the budget
resources, initiatives, and public initiative to
That day will be remembered as a dark day
political prisoners. This important step,
in the heroic but tragic history of Poland. It
however, does not solve all problems facing
process in Washington is completely broken
shift back to the States still more definitely,
is a day of painful memories for the families
Poland today. They can be overcome only
down. Well, it's time we fix it. And the
still more dramatically; in other words, to
of Solidarity members who suffered much
with the participation and support of the
solution is the line-item veto and the bal-
alter the balance of power permanently in
favor of levels of government that are
these past 5 years-many lost lives, were
Polish people. We hope, therefore, that the
anced budget amendment. And you don't
balance a budget by laying heavier and
closer to the people.
jailed, or had to live in hiding, separated
amnesty will be an important first step
As you may know, the working group on
from their wives, husbands, and children.
toward a meaningful dialog between the
heavier tax burdens on the American
the family recently reported to me. We're
My heartfelt thoughts remain with them.
Polish people and their government. To en-
people; that doesn't balance the budget, it
still studying the report, and we'll have
America will never be indifferent to the
courage this process, we decided to enter
just sinks it. And there's only one way to
balance the budget, and that's spending re-
much more to say about it later. But for the
future of Poland. Special ties of kinship,
into dialog with the Polish Government. We
straint. And just like with tax reform, you
moment, I want to read you a passage from
worship, and love of liberty, and the contri-
truly hope that future developments will
and the State legislatures are going to have
its opening section. It's some food for
butions of Poles to American independence
allow improvement in the relationship be-
thought, so to speak. They say it's time to
and progress, remind us forever that our
tween both governments. On this anniver-
to carry a lot of water on the balanced
budget amendment. And this time you've
reaffirm some home truths that the com-
peoples share a faith in freedom, spiritual
sary, we commemorate the sacrifices and
mitment of love, loyalty, and hard work
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