Ask the Scholar
Document scope · 1 page
Scholar
Ask about this object, its catalog metadata, its source description, or the page inventory.
For page-specific OCR and visual context, open one of the page chats.
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
localId
323154874
label
John Major Arrival Statement, Washington, DC 6/6/92 [OA 8130]
core
doc
dtoType
document
citationUrl
pageCount
1
Source metadata
id
323154874
contentType
document
title
John Major Arrival Statement, Washington, DC 6/6/92 [OA 8130]
citationUrl
identifierLocal
13890-016
collections
Records of the White House Office of Speechwriting (George H. W. Bush Administration)
Curt Smith Chronological Files
imageCount
1
hasImages
yes
source
import
hasTranscription
no
Source extras
naId
323154874
levelOfDescription
fileUnit
recordType
description
ocrSource
nara-archive
Single page context
seq
1
pageIndex
0
type
document
mediaId
b2855651a7c102b0
ocrText
Originally Processed With FOIA(s):
FOIA Number:
S
FOIA
MARKER
This is not a textual record. This is used as an
administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential
Library Staff.
Record Group/Collection:
George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
Collection/Office of Origin:
Speechwriting, White House Office of
Series:
Smith, Curt, Files
Subseries:
Chron File, 1989-1992
OA/ID Number:
13890
Folder ID Number:
13890-016
Folder Title:
John Major Arrival Statement, Washington D.C., 6/6/92
Stack:
Row:
Section:
Shelf:
Position:
G
18
29
1
6
(Smith/Aarhus)
June 3, 1992
BRIT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: JOHN MAJOR
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1992
Ladies and gentlemen. In this -- the week of America's
observance of the 50th anniversary of World War II -- let me
welcome Prime Minister Major, and say how pleased I am with
today's talks. /
The Prime Minister and I spent many hours discussing our
countries' special relationship. / We responded to each other
not with just the formal handshake of two allies -- but with the
warm embrace of two friends. //
We spoke of how we are joined by a common culture, heritage,
and civilization. Recalling how Dwight Eisenhower -- beloved in
Britain and America -- once said of freedom: To preserve it, "A
Londoner will fight. So will a citizen of Abilene. " //
Forty-eight years ago today, Ike and Monty -- Churchill and
FDR -- Allied soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen -- heroes
all -- forged the greatest armada in the history of man. Our
goal was the legacy of peace. To win it, we first had to win a
war. June 6, 1944 told the world: Aggression will not stand. //
In Korea, Viet Nam -- over the 40-year era of the Cold War -
- we reaffirmed our relationship. Then came the Persian Gulf --
where again we stood fast so that liberty could stand tall. /
"Operation Desert Storm" showed why years from now, men will
marvel at British and American heroism in the Gulf. //
They will talk of the 82nd Airborne and Desert Rats -- as we
do today of El Alamein and Burma Road and Utah Beach. / They
2
will salute Britain's help in forging our great coalition -- its
belief that life means nothing without fidelity to principle. /
They will note how the last year reaffirmed our alliance of the
rule of law / the fact that there will always be an England / and
England will always be our friend. //
Our Nation sprang from England's belief in the sanctity of
the individual. Today, that belief has never been stronger --
our alliance never firmer -- our desire never deeper to build a
free and peaceful world. / So the Prime Minister and I talked of
cooperation economically / intellectually / militarily. /
Discussing how resolve in the cause of liberty can best lift and
transform the globe. //
Think of the qualities which nurture liberty: steel,
integrity, creativity, and conviction -- that indelibly British
mix known as character. / Our challenge is now to use those
qualities to achieve what another Prime Minister asked in 1943,
as the tide turned toward the Allies. //
Addressing the Congress, Winston Churchill said: "By
singleness of purpose, by tenacity and endurance such as we have
so far displayed -- by these, and only by these, can we discharge
our duty to the future of the world and to the dignity of man."
Mr. Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, like Margaret
Thatcher, like you -- are the stiff upper lip on the face of
freedom. / Let me thank you for your duty, and for our talks
today. / Now, we'll be glad to answer questions.
####
or
Edits
MCG
D2
to
(Smith/Aarhus)
or for
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MAJOR ARRIVAL STATEMENT
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1992
Ladies and gentlemen. In this -- the week of America's
observance of the 50th anniversary of World War II -- let me
welcome Prime Minister Major to the White House. //
( (First, let me/ say I was interested to learn that the Prime
Minister's father was once a member of a circus. And having said
that, I'll resist the temptation to make a joke about Congress. ))
((I should also note that John's dad played minor-league
baseball here in the U.S., so John has a connection to two great
sports. / He was going to explain cricket to me, but his visit
lasts only two days.) ) //
Today, the Prime Minister and I will talk about our
countries' special relationship. / Already, we have responded to
each other not with just the formal handshake of two allies --
but with the warm embrace of two friends. //
We meet as leaders of nations joined by a common culture,
heritage, and civilization. Recalling how Dwight Eisenhower --
beloved in Britain and America -- once said of freedom: To
preserve it, "A Londoner will fight. So will a citizen of
Abilene. " //
Forty-eight years ago today, Ike and Monty -- Churchill and
FDR -- Allied soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen -- heroes
all -- forged the greatest armada in the history of man. Our
2
goal was the legacy of peace. To achieve it, we first had to win
a war. June 6, 1944 told the world: Aggression will not stand.
//
T
In Korea, Viet Nam -- over the 40-year era of the Cold War -
- we reaffirmed our relationship. Then came the Persian Gulf --
where again we stood fast so that liberty could stand tall. /
"Operation Desert Storm" showed why years from now, men will
marvel at British and American heroism in the Gulf. // verbal
They will talk of the 82nd Airborne and Desert Rats -- as we
do today of El Alamein and Burma Road and Utah Beach. / They
will salute Britain's help in forging our great coalition -- its
belief that life means nothing without fidelity to principle. /
They will note how the last year reaffirmed our alliance of the
rule of law / the fact that there will always be an England / and
England will always be our friend. //
Our Nation sprang from England's belief in the sanctity of
the individual. Today, that belief has never been stronger --
our alliance never firmer -- our desire never deeper to build a
free and peaceful world. / So I look forward to talking with the
Prime Minister of cooperation economically / intellectually /
militarily. / Discussing how resolve in the cause of liberty can
best lift and transform the globe. //
faithink Think of the qualities which nurture liberty: steel,
integrity, creativity, and conviction -- that indelibly British
mix known as character. / Our challenge is now to use those
3
qualities to achieve what another Prime Minister described in
1943, as the tide turned toward the Allies. //
Addressing the Congress, Winston Churchill said: "By
singleness of purpose, by tenacity and endurance such as we have
so far displayed -- by these, and only by these, can we discharge
our duty to the future of the world and to the dignity of man. II
Mr. Prime Minister, Winston Churchill -- like Margaret
Thatcher, like you today -- was the stiff upper lip on the face
of freedom. / Let me thank you for your duty, and for Britain's
example to the world. / Welcome to a Nation which shares your
values, and your dreams.
#
#
#
#
(Smith/Aarhus)
Draft Two
June 3, 1992
BRIT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MAJOR ARRIVAL STATEMENT
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1992
Ladies and gentlemen. In this -- the week of America's
observance of the 50th anniversary of World War II -- let me
welcome Prime Minister Major to the White House. //
( (First, let me say I was interested to learn that the Prime
Minister's father was once a member of a circus. And having said
that, I'll resist the temptation to make a joke about Congress.) )
( (I should also note that John's dad played minor-league
baseball here in the U.S., so John has a connection to two great
sports. / He was going to explain cricket to me, but his visit
lasts only two days.) ) //
Today, the Prime Minister and I will talk about our
countries' special relationship. / Already, we have responded to
each other not with just the formal handshake of two allies --
but with the warm embrace of two friends. //
We meet as leaders of two nations joined by a common
culture, heritage, and civilization. Recalling how Dwight
Eisenhower -- beloved in Britain and America -- once said of
freedom: To preserve it, "A Londoner will fight. So will a
citizen of Abilene. //
Forty-eight years ago today, Ike and Monty -- Churchill and
FDR -- Allied soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen -- heroes
all -- forged the greatest armada in the history of man. Our
2
goal was the legacy of peace. To achieve it, we first had to win
a war. June 6, 1944 told the world: Aggression will not stand.
//
In Korea, Viet Nam -- over the 40-year era of the Cold War -
- we reaffirmed our relationship. Then came the Persian Gulf --
where again we stood fast so that liberty could stand tall. /
"Operation Desert Storm" showed why years from now, men will
marvel at British and American heroism in the Gulf. //
They will talk of the 82nd Airborne and Desert Rats -- as we
do today of El Alamein and Burma Road and Utah Beach. / They
will salute Britain's help in forging our great coalition -- its
belief that life means nothing without fidelity to principle. /
They will note how the last year reaffirmed our alliance of the
rule of law / the fact that there will always be an England / and
England will always be our friend. //
Our Nation sprang from England's belief in the sanctity of
the individual. Today, that belief has never been stronger --
our alliance never firmer -- our desire never deeper to build a
free and peaceful world. / So I look forward to talking with the
Prime Minister of cooperation economically / intellectually /
militarily. / Discussing how resolve in the cause of liberty can
best lift and transform the globe. //
Think of the qualities which nurture liberty: steel,
integrity, creativity, and conviction -- that indelibly British
mix known as character. / Our challenge is now to use those
3
qualities to achieve what another Prime Minister asked in 1943,
as the tide turned toward the Allies. //
Addressing the Congress, Winston Churchill said: "By
singleness of purpose, by tenacity and endurance such as we have
so far displayed -- by these, and only by these, can we discharge
our duty to the future of the world and to the dignity of man. "
Mr. Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, like Margaret
Thatcher, like you -- are the stiff upper lip on the face of
freedom. / Let me thank you for your duty, and for Britain's
example to the world. / Welcome to a Nation which shares your
values, and your dreams.
#
#
#
#