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The original documents are located in Box D37, folder "Ford Broadcasts, 1972-1973" of
the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Library.
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March 18, 1972
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House Republican Leader Gerald R. Ford interviewing
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Butz speaking
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SCRIPT FOR VIDEOTAPE ON SICKLE CELL ANEMIA FOR WZZM-TV (to be taped 3/30/72).
Both the House and the Senate have
approved three-year programs aimed
at fighting the dread disease of sickle cell anemia, which afflicts an e stimated
50,000 black Americans.
The House has voted a $105 million program; the Senate, a $142 million effort.
All that remains is for the two bodies to compromise on a final version of this
highly important legislation.
Up to this time, the money and attention focused on sickler cell anemia have
been relatively limited. Now the Congre SS is sayingE, "Iet's make a maximum
national effort to defeat the scourage of sickle cell anemia."
due
This new awareness of sickle cell anemia is in no small part, I feel sure,
to the research efforts of Dr. Robert M. Nalbandian of Blodgett Memorial Hospital
in Grand Rapids, the large-scale
sickle cell anemia testing program carried
out
in: the Grand Rapids school system, and the educational campaign exemplified
by WZZM&TV's excellent documentary on sickle cell anemia, "Paradox of Neglect."
There were, of course, extensive hearings before House and Senate committees
in connection with the sickle cell anemia research, treatment and prevention bills
which have recently been passed. Two medical doctors serve on the House
committee which considered the legislation, Dr. Tim Lee Carter of Kentucky and
Dr. William R. Roy of Kansas. In addition, a third physician who is a House
member, Dr. Durward Hall of Missouri, gave strong support to the bill.
The program provided by the House and Senate bills
calls for the
screening of individuals for the sickle cell trait and counseling individuals
with this trait. This counseling
service is most important because
FORD LIBRARY
persons with the sickle cell trait marry each other the chances are one in four
that a child born to them will have sickle cell anemia and two in four that the
-2-
child will carry the sickle cell trait. The bill
provides for expanded
resear ch into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sickle cell anemia.
Congress, which has devoted itself for more than three decades to major
attacks on various diseasents, has previously taken virtually no notice of sickle
cell anemia.
Now we will have a national effort to cope with so-called sickle cell anemia
willalso
crise
develop programs to identify the carriers of the sickle cell trait
andthus
minimize the possibility that persons with the sickle cell trait will
marry
and have children.
into
Federal support for
research
sickle cell anemia has previously been
provided by the National Institutas of Health, but the budget for fiscal year
1971 was a mere $1 million. This was split between the National Heart and Lung
Institute and the National Institute of
Arthritic and Metabolic Disease. In
the fiscal 1972 budget an additional $5 million was
earmarked
for
programs dealing with sickle cell anemia.
In his health message to Congress on Feb. 18, 1971, President Nixon stated that
the one "disease target for
concentrated research should be sickle cell anemia."
The President went on to say that "It is a sad and shameful fact that the causes of
this disease have been largely neglected throughout our history. We cannot rewrite
this record of neglect, but we can reverse it." I completely agêee with these view.
with White Hense backing,
Congre
SS
now
isr making a national commitment to combat sickle cell anemia.
At long last, Congress is focusing on sickle cell anemia as a national problem, a
problem demanding national effort and priority.
FORD
As Rep. Paul Rogers of Florida, chairman of the House Subcommittee handling
the legislation, put it: must now move to bring the resources of the Federal
Government to bear on this problem and we must initiate programs which will
-3-
hopefully result in the prevention of this disease and treatment methods for those
50,000 Americans who presently suffer from the ravages of sickle cell anemia and
the 2,500,000 who are carriers."
For myself, let me say the Nationy has a moral obligation to carry out an
effective attack on sickle cell anemia. Medical research has conquered all manner
of killer diseases in the past. Now, with a concerted effort by our medical
overcome
researchers, we must also sickle cell anemia.
#######
NLD FORD VIBRARI
SCRIPT FOR VIDEOTAPE ON SICKLE CELL ANEMIA FOR WZZM-TV (to be taped 3/30/72).
Both the House and the Senate have
approved three-year programs aimed
at fighting the dread disease of sickle cell anemia, which afflicts an 6 stimated
50,000 black Americans.
The House has voted a $105 million program; the Senate, a $142 million effort.
All that remains is for the WD bodies to compromise on a final version of this
highly important legislation.
Up to this time, the money and attention focused on sickler cell anemia have
been relatively limited. Now the Congre BS is saying, "Let's make a maximum
national effort to defeat the scour ge of sickle cell anemia."
due
This new awareness of sickle cell anemia is in no small part, I feel sure,
to the research efforts of Dr. Robert M. Nalbandian of Blodgett Memorial Hospital
in Grand Rapids, the large-scale
sickle cell anemia testing program carried
out in the Grand Rapids school system, and the educational campaign exemplified
by WZZM&TV's excellent documentary on sickle cell anemia, "Paradox of Neglect."
There were, of course, extensive hearings before House and Senate committees
in connection with the sickle cell anemia research, treatment and prevention bills
which have recently been passed. Two medical doctors serve on the House
committee which considered the legislation, Dr. Tim Lee Carter of Kentucky and
Dr. William R. Roy of Kansas. In addition, a third physician who is a House
member, Dr. Durward Hall of Missouri, gave strong supports to the bill.
The program provided by the House and Senate bills
calls for the
screening of individuals for the sickle cell trait and counseling individuals
with this trait. This counseling
service is most important because 11FORD
persons with the sickle cell trait marry each other the chances are one in four
LIBRARY
19
that a child born to them will have sickle cell anemia and two in four that the
-2-
child will carry the sickle cell trait. The bill
provides for expanded
resear into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sickle cell anemia.
Congress, which has devoted itself for more than three decades to major
attacks on various diseaser has previously taken virtually no notice of sickle
cell anemia.
Now we will have a national effort to cope with so-called sickle cell anemia
wilk willalso
crise develop progr ams to identify the carriers of the sickle cell trait
andthus
minimize the possibility that persons with the sickle cell trait will
merry have children.
into
Federal support for
research
sickle cell anemia has previously been
provided by the National Institutes of Health, but the budget for fiscal year
1971 was a mere $1 million. This was split between the National Heart and Lung
Institute and the National Institute of
Arthritic and Metabolic Disease. In
the fiscal 1972 budget an additional $5 million was
earmarked
for
programs dealing with sickle cell anemia.
In his health message to Congre SB on Feb. 18, 1971, President Nixon stated that
the one "disease target for
concentrated research should be sickle cell anemia."
The President went on to say that "It is a sad and shameful fact that the causes of
this disease have been largely neglected throughout our history. We cannot rewrite
this record of neglect, but we can reverse it" I completely agêee with these view.
with White Home lacking
Congre SB now is making a national commitment to combat sickle cell anemia.
,St long last, Congress is focusing on sickle cell anemia as a national problem, a
problem demanding national effort and priority.
As Rep. Paul Rogers of Florida, chairman of the House Subcommittee handling
the legislation, put 1t: "He must now move to bring the resources of the Federal
Government to bear on this problem and we must initiate programs which will
-3-
hopefully result in the prevention of this disease and treatment methods for those
50,000 Americans who presently suffer from the ravages of sickle cell anemia and
the 2,500,000 who are carriers."
For myself, let me say the Nation has a moral obligation to carry out an
effective attack on sickle cell anemia. Medical research has conquered all manner
of killer diseases in the past. Now, with a concerted effort by our medical
overcome
researchers, we must also sickle cell anemia.
#######
GERALD
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2000 Florida Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20009
April 4, 1972
Representative Gerald R. Ford
H-230 House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear Representative Ford:
Enclosed is a transcript and a tape of
your remarks recently broadcast on "Capitol Hill
Today," a weeknight Congressional news feature
from 6:40 P.M. to 6:50 P.M. on radio station WRC.
The National Rural Electric Cooperative
Association sponsors this show in the belief that
the activities of Congress and the views of mem-
bers such as yourself are of great importance to
the nation and of particular concern to the people
of this area.
We are happy to make this material avail-
able to you.
Sincerely,
Kennil Overly
Kermit Overby, Director
Legislation & Communications
Department
WRC-AM/FM
NBC RADIO, A DIVISION OF NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.
4001 NEBRASKA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20016, 362-4000
ARCH McDONALD
Manager, Sales
March 7, 1972
REPRESENTATIVE GERALD FORD
The President will make his report after further consultation
and his recommendations, but he re-emphasized he was not satisfied
with the status quo and would propose some action in this area. But
he didn't define what he had in mind.
FORD : LIBRARY GERALD
(517)755-0525
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The Honorable Gerald Ford
Congress of the United States
P/
5/3941
July 11, 1972
Recording
studio
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Jerry:
I just learned of your trip to China with Mr. Boggs of
Louisiana. Can't say that I approve of your company, but
know that your trip must have been informative and exciting.
Is it possible that you could put a short two to five minute
summation of your trip on film or tape? We would be most
pleased to show this report to the interested residence of
the Saginaw-Flint-Bay City area. Realize you must be very
busy, but feel that your experience is worth sharing with
our viewers.
Hope all is well with you. Look forward to seeing you in
the not too distant future.
Kindest regards,
John John J. Keenan
mailed 8/4/72
Vice President and General Manager
11:30 a.m.
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GERALD R. LUVUSIT FORD
RUST CRAFT BROADCASTING COMPANY
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GOP RADIO NETWORK, 821-2600
8/16/72
The House Republican Conference has just completed миа detailed and de@mx
documented analysis of Sen. George McGovern's 1 spending and tax prepkex proposals
and the results are absolutely shocking. If all of McGovern's proposals were
fully implemented, we would either EX have a Federal deficit. of $126 billion or which
we would lend would have to impose staggering tax increases on the The American mc Grown people. tampring We deficits
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would either have runaway inflation or a deep recession.
IT males more same to follow the
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FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
September 1, 1972.
Hon. Gerald Ford
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
National
Dear Representative Ford:
Hispanic
Finance
On the evening of Sept. 24, the Hispanic-American
Committee for the Reelection of the President and
Committee
the Dade County Republican Executive Committee will
co-sponsor an 8-hour bilingual telethon over Miami's
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
Channel 23 to raise funds for the President, local
Benjamin Fernandez
GOP candidates and register the thousands of new
FLORIDA CHAIRMAN
citizens.
Jose Manuel Casanova
STATE VICE CHAIRMAN
Among our goals is to make the program a forum for
Angel Lorie
Republican thought at the national level. To that
extent, we would welcome your participation via a
STATE FINANCE DIRECTOR
Silvio de Cardenas, Jr.
filmed statement, which should be at least two minutes
in length and may be as long as four.
ASSISTANT TO THE STATE CHAIRMAN
Julian Viñas
Many topics may come to mind, especially tributes to
GENERAL COUNSEL
the President. On the other hand, we would welcome
Mario G. Mendoza, Esq.
Guido Aguilera, Esq.
statements of support for the eventual freedom of Cuba,
appreciation for the cultural/economic contributions
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL
of the Cuban refugees, the plight of the 30,000
Juan Jose Arteaga, Chairman
Arturo Bengochea
refugees stranded in Spain because of our quota system,
Alvaro Carta
etc.
Emilio Cosculluela
Gabino Cuevas, M.D.
Raul Galliano, M.D.
Ismael Hernandez, M.D.
We hope you can arrange for the filming of your state-
William Lipp
ment as soon as possible. Any setting--your office or
Jose Menendez, M.D.
Rodolfo Ortiz, C.P.A.
a studio--is acceptable, and our only technical re-
Leslie Pantin
Anthony Rivas
quirement is that the film be color/sound 16mm.
Roberto Susi
Alicia Viñas
Oscar A. White, Esq.
Almost 400,000 Spanish-speaking persons live in this
area, and the station we are using is the only TV out-
DADE COUNTY CO-CHAIRMEN
Jose Bared
let exclusively beamed to these people. Therefore, we
Isidro Borja
expect a huge audience--the kind that a person of your
DADE COUNTY COORDINATOR
eminence can reach effectively. Please send your
Fernando Puig
processed film directly to Mike Thompson, Long Adver-
tising Agency, 20 SE 8th St. Miami, Florida 33131.
11a.m.
Sincerely
Thurs.
Sept. 14,
Mike Mile-Jhampar Thompson
July Jose Crasanora Manuel (Postage) Casanova
District Vice Chairman
Florida NHFC Chairman
Republican Party of Florida
FORD & LIBRAR 0708
mailed
9/15/72
National Hispanic Finance Committee
airmail.com
For The Re-Election Of The President: 280 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 (305) 446-0827
MESSAGE OF CO NGRATULATIONS TO RADIO STATION WHAM (PER REQUEST FROM REP. HORTON)
MY CONGRATULATIONS TO W*H*A*M, ROCHESTER'S FIRST A-M RADIO STATION, ON
THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
W*H*A*M DESERVES A VOTE OF THANKS FOR A HALF CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE
PEOPLE OF ITS LISTENING AREA.
#####
recorded 5130p 9/11/72
FRANK HORTON
COMMITTEES:
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
36TH DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
SUBCOMMITTEES:
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DELEGATE:
CANADA-UNITED STATES
INTERPARLIAMENTARY
CONFERENCE
Mr. Miltich:
As I indicated to you in our conversation
yesterday, WHAM, the first AM radio station
in Rochester, New York is celebrating its 50th
Anniversary during 1972. As part of its
commemoration, they would like to air short
15-second spots of congratulations from
Washington leaders throughout the remaining
portion of the year. The station's audience
encompasses upstate New York, the greater por-
tion of the East Coast, and some areas of the
Mid-West. I am sure WHAM would be extremely
pleased if Congressman Ford could record a
short congratulatory message at his convenience.
Thank you for your help.
Karen
MESSAGE TO 47th ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE MIZRACHI WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA,
MEETING OCTOBER 29-30 IN NEW YORK CITY.
THIS IS CONGRE SSMAN JERRY FORD. I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OCCASION TO EXTEND
GREETINGS TO YOU AND EVERY WISH FOR SUCCESS AS YOU ASSEMBLE FOR YOUR 47TH NATIONAL
CONVENTION. I AM KEENLY AWARE OF THE SPIENDID
PHILANTHROPIC WORK BEING CARRIED
OUT BY YOUR FINE ORGANIZATION .THE NOBLE EFFORTS YOU ARE MAKING TO ENSURE A JEWISH
EDUCATION FOR THE YOUTH OF ISRAEL AND TO AID IMMIGRANTS TO REACH ISRAEL. YOU ARE
MAKING AN IMMENSE CONTRIBUTION TO PEACE AND PROGRESS IN
THE MIDDLE EAST.
INDEED, IN STRENGTHENING ISRAEL YOU ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THE PEACE OF THE WORLD.
AGAIN, MY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GREAT HUMANITARIAN ENDEAVORS. MAY YOU HAVE A
MOST SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION.
#######
recorded 5:30 pm 9/11/72
WOMENS
Mizrachi Women's Organization of America
MIZRACHI
ORGANIZATION
ORGA
MW
OF
AMERICA
817 BROADWAY / NEW YORK, N.Y. 10003 / (212) 477-4720
П"Э
August 28, 1972
An Authorized Agency
with
of Youth Aliyah
Paul
mult
7.
BESSIE GOTSFELD S"T
1890-1962
Hon. Gerald R. Ford
should
United States House of Representatives
President
Washington, D. C. 20215
MRS. MILTON S. JACOBSON
Dear Congressman Ford:
Honorary Presidents
MRS. MOSES DYCKMAN
MRS. S. DEBORAH EBIN
The Mizrachi Women's Organization of America will
MRS. SAMUEL GOLDSTEIN
MRS. LIONEL GOLUB
hold its 47th national convention in New York City
MRS. AARON LEIFER
MRS. JOSHUA L. LEWIS
on October 29th and 30th, 1972.
MRS. SIMCHA RABINOWITZ
MRS. ELI RESNIKOFF
Delegates from every section of the country will
Honorary Vice Presidents
formulate plans for the continuation and expansion
MRS. JACOB BAICHMAN
MRS. JOSEPH LANDAU
of our programs of child-care, education and social
MRS. MORDECHAI MANDELBAUM
services in Israel.
MRS. LOUIS WALD
MRS. WILLIAM WEINTRAUB
A measure of our concern in the field of education
Chairman of the National Board
will be the dedication this autumn of a new compre-
MRS. SIMON WEBER
hensive high school in Kfar Batya, our children's
Vice Presidents
village, now marking its 25th anniversary. We are
MRS. LOUIS GITELMAN
MRS. ISIDORE GORDON
also completing construction of a new comprehensive
MRS. LOUIS SCHREIBER
high school for girls in Tel Aviv.
MRS. JESS WARD
MRS. ISRAEL YOUNG
MRS. DAVID ZUPNIK
We believe that in helping Israel to strengthen its
Honorary Treasurers
own social and cultural fabric we are contributing
MRS. NATHAN B. FISCHER
not only to Israel's development, but to the pos-
MRS. J. HARRIS KLONER
sibilities of an enduring peace in the Middle East.
Treasurer
MRS. DAVID GOLDBERG
We would be deeply grateful, and it would be a
profound inspiration for us this year, as it has
Secretary
MRS. EMANUEL M. WEINREB
been in the past years, if we might have a message
of greetings from you on this occasion.
If it is possible for that message to take the form
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MRS. JACOB BAICHMAN
MRS. SEYMOUR GELFAND
MRS. JOSHUA L. LEWIS
MRS. MANNY SPERO
Los Angeles, Calif.
Brooklyn, N. Y.
New York, N. Y.
Cleveland, Ohio
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MRS. LOUIS GITELMAN
DR. JUDITH LIEBERMAN
FAY W. STERENBUCH, ESQ.
New Haven, Conn.
Bronx, N. Y.
New York, N. Y.
New York, N. Y.
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Dallas, Texas
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Far Rockaway, N. Y.
New York, N. Y.
MRS. AARON D. BURACK
MRS. JOSEPH J. GREEN
MRS. HYMAN MARK
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Forest Hills, N. Y.
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New York, N.Y
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Brookline, Mass.
Los Angeles, Calif
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Silver Spring, Md.
Hull. Mass.
Brooklyn, N.Y.
New York, N. Y.
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Monsey, N. Y.
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Houston. Texas
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MEYER
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Ramat Gan
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jerusalem
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Tel Aviv
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blessed with strength, wisdom and courage as you go
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Taped September 21, 1972 for Norman M. Parr for Congress
THIS IS REPRESENTATIVE GERALD FORD OF MICHIGAN.
I AM APPEALING TO REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS ALIKE TO VOTE FOR
THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT, RICHARD M. NIXON, AND -- TO HELP
HIM IN HIS PROGRAMS -- NORMAN PARR FROM THE 19th CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.
N
RMAN M. PARR
FOR CONGRESS-19th CONGRESSIONAL DIST.
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
5375 Market Street
THOMAS V. PETZINGER
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
General Chairman
G. STANLEY KREILER
September 14, 1972
MRS. ELSIE DIETER
ATTY. TED JOHNSON
MRS. TERI DOUBENIRE
MAYOR JACK C. HUNTER
The Honorable Gerald Ford
MAYOR ARTHUR RICHARDS
MAYOR WILLIAM A. THORPE
Representative from Michigan
MAYOR JOHN FAHNERT
MAYOR MERLE MADRID
House of Representatives
MAYOR CARL FLITCRAFT
Washington, D. C. 20515
OK,
PAUL C. MELVIN
D. GARY SCHRECKENGOST
MRS. LEROY LINDESMITH
Dear Mr. Ford:
annoye
MRS. BEVERLY ATKINSON
ATTY. DONALD TUCKER
DR. FRED E. SOLLER
DR. HOMER J. R. ELFORD
In support of our efforts for a Campaign
THOMAS PETZINGER, JR.
ROBERT SCHETTINO
Rally in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, on Friday,
October 27, we would appreciate it if you could make
on tape, the following:
FINANCE ADVISORS
" This is Representative Gerald Ford
of
DAVID J. FITHIAN
General Director
Michigan. I am appealing to both Repub-
ROBERT ROSE
licans/and Democrats alike to vote for the
Mahoning County
ALBERT TURRELL
re-election of the President, Richard M.
Trumbull County
PROF. CHARLES McNEAL
Nixon, and to help him in his programs
Treasurer
Norman Parnfrom the 19th Congressional
District.
Theres
Walter Sincerely, H Duty
Walter H. Dietz, Jr.
3434 N. 51st Place
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Tele. 959-4115
Youngstown Contact:
Mr. Thomas Petzinger, Chairman
Parr for Congress Committee
5375 Market St.
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
Phone: 216 788-6510
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sent 5:00p.m.
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
9/22/72
September 12, 1972
The Honorable Barry Goldwater
Senator, State of Arisona
Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C.
Dear Barry:
I talked to Julie Eisenhower today (11th) in
regard to your making an appearance at a Mass Rally on
the couthouse steps in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, at
noon on October 27.
The President has been invited to attend with
a supporting cast of John Rhodes, Gerald Ford, and Ronald
Reagan. These men will have their individual pitches to
make. Julie explained to me that you will be making four
speeches that day in Phoenix. It's a shame that the
scheduling was lined up this way, as this important Mahon-
ing Valley would have been a great place 8 for you to
deliver your speech on Americanism.
Be that as it may, I will be back in Phoenix at
that time and will have the privilege once again of hearing
one of the greatest salesmen that this country has ever had.
I asked Julie if you would make on tape a five-
minute talk on Americanism, the free enterprise system which
afforded a foreign immigrant to start the little store in
Prescott which was the beginning of the Goldwater stores.
You can't directly take a poke at gangeterism in organized
labor; however, you might get about it by saying that a
free America with full productivity, people who are willing
to work eight hours for eight hours pay, will bring back
this aura of economic strength.
Barry, this Mahoning Valley where I was born in
1922, and where I left to go to Phoenix in 1957, which at
one time was the Ruhr of America has deteriorated, and it
should be a real place in steel-making and manufacturing.
Gangsterism in labor unions forced me to sell
the Youngstown Hotel in 1946. My brother-in-law who owns
Liberty Pattern Works here in Youngstown at one time
Senator Goldwater - Cont'd.
employed 36 pattern makers doing business all over Ohio, Pennsy-
lvania, and Indiana. The demands of organized labor have almost
forced him out of business. Four months ago he teld all his
pattern makers to pick up their tools and leave. He is working
alone with one apprentice twelve hours a day, seven days a week.
He is making more money now under this setup then when he had
the pattern makers he left go.
This problem exists in all the manufacturing
plants here in the valley. Lykes Youngstown, General Fireproofing
Company, who at one time was considered the Cadillac of the office
furniture and filing cabinet business, and many others, through
unjust contracts have become non-competitive. In doing market
research in Baltimore, Maryland, two weeks ago and all over this
valley in the past two weeks, I find that industry, business,
and the labor are awakening to the fact that something has to be
done now.
This Thursday at the New Ramada Inn in Youngs-
town. three hundred individuals from government, industry,
business, prefessional people, labor union representatives and
youth groups, both Democrat and Republicans, are invited to attend
a No-Host-Campaign-Luneheon. At this luncheon I havessked Vice
President Spiro Agnew to be our keynote speaker. I have asked
Paul Fannin to speak on productivity and balance of trade with
foreign nations. We will also have a presentation by Frank Nomes,
Lykes Youngstown, who will talk on the stub Canal, an issue that
Mike Kirwin, deceased, used for the past 50 years, and now the
Democratic encumbent Congressman, Charles Carney has resurrected.
Our candidate to Congress, Norman M. Parr, has an answer on this
issue. We will answer that in a way that will please the people
who are working for this canal and also on the premise that some-
body is going to have to pay for it, if it really 1s feasible,
for those who will pay for it are the people.
We are going to win this important seat in the
19th Congressional District. The present WKBN CBS polls show
President Nixon at 72% The Youngstown Vindicator poll shows
Charles Carney 50% and Norman Parr 50%. Norman who was femerly
a Methodist parish minister and is on leave as the Executive
Director of the Mahoning Valley Council of Churches is an honest,
sincere, knowledgeable man who has no strings attached and who has
made an honest presentation to the people. He comes across
beautifully and the people who know him will vote for him. Our
problem at the present time is meney to expose him to this District.
We are going to lick that problem.
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Senator Goldwater - Cont'd.
I asked Julie if you would make 30-second and
10-secend spots on tape which would go like this---
This is Barry Geldwater asking you to re-elect Richard
Nixon, President of the U.S., and to elect Norman M.
Parr, Republican Congressional candidate from the 19th
District, to help him in his programs.
In the 30-second spot you might inject that we are asking both
Democrats and Republicans alike to not be disenfranchised and
vote this coming election. If you are a Democrat who is unhappy
with some of the policy extended by the Democrat Party, we would
like you to vote for the re-election of the President and for
Norman M. Parr for Congress. They will give you good henest
government which has been sorely needed in this District for
many many years.
Your people can work out the one-minute and the
30-sec. spots to your liking. Please send them to---
Mr. Norman M. Parr
Parr for Congress Headquarters
5375 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44512
as soon as possible so that we can start using them in the Campaign.
Barry, I will appreciate anything you can do to
help us win this important seat. If there are any questions, please
contact Norman Parr at 216 788-6510 Youngstewn, Ohio. I will be
leaving for Phoenix Friday, September 15, and will be making stops
in Illinois and Iowa and also will be able to get a pulse on my
way back to Phoenix.
Thank you once again for helping. Together we
win; divided we fall!!
WalterH Sincerely, Dietz Je
W. H. Dietz, Jr.
Parr for Congress Comm.
3434 N. 51st Place
Phoenix, Ariz. 85018
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FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
5-Minute statement for telecast on WKZO-TV
October 9, 1972 at 2:30 p.m.
The President has commented that your political choice in this
presidential campaign is as clear-cut any in this century The same
may be true of Michigan's Fifth District congressional race.
My opponent has [voiced endorsement informed of Senator McGovern, [stating
that his ideas are very similar to hers.
we
hauk
made
As House Republican leader, I support the/President' S program and
Administration accomplishments.
We have brought more than a half million young Americans home from
Vietnam. Without abandoning our prisoners or principles we ended our
ground combat role.
We've achieved a Mideast ceasefire.
We've curbed the Soviet nuclear arms buildup hrough the first
SALT agreements
The President eased tensions with Peking through his dramatic China
visit. My own talks with Chou-En-Lai convinced me that this
potentially dangerous nation is best kept flexible through communication.
ZHow,>
In all such negotiations, America succeeds only because we
speak from STRENGTH.
But the McGovernites whould slash $32 BILLION from our defenses.
Listen to one Democrat's response:
"Senator McGovern is proposing a 40 per cent cut in our defense
forces -- without any similar disarmament agreements from the Russians
GRALD R. FORD
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It shocks me. No responsible President would think of cutting our defense
to the level of a second-class power."
Page Two
The words are Senator Hubert Humphrey's. On this issue, he and
I agree. My opponent, unfortunately, joins Senator McGovern in calling
for radical defense cuts. (BRIEF PAUSE)
let's examine a few major domestic issues.
Under this Administration, your federal income taxes were cut by
increasing personal exemptions.
Employment is up, with more Americans working than ever before.
The inflation rate is down, cut more than half by Administration
action.
Your purchasing power is up. This past year, the average family's
SPENDABLE income enjoyed the biggest jump in eight years.
Not empty promises. Solid facts.
McGovern has an alternative. Radical thousand-dollar schemes
pushed a thousand per cent one day and withdrawn the next. Let's reject
them.
Like today's scandalous welfare system. It must be junked or the
cost could triple within three years.
WE laboued hard for reform
I supported our workfare-not-welfare
bill, passed by the House over a year ago.
Unviously no eystem should pay anyone more for sitting around than
for working
Our bill would require each able-bodied man or woman to take
a job or job training. Tax eaters would become tax payers.
And isn't it ironic that the McGovernites are trying to make tax
injustices an issue...ironic, because the DEMOCRATS have controlled
Congress, and the tax-writing process, for 36 of the last 40 years.
FORD LIBRARY & BERALD
Page Three
Should there be tax reform? Without question. our continuing
Congressional responsibili At President Nixon's urging, for example,
the 1969 Tax Reform Act for the first time imposed a minimum income tax
on the most wealthy. This provision now needs strengthening to assure
that all fairly share the Nation's tax burden.
At the same time, a REBUPLICAN President successfully fought
[your
for federal revenue sharing. It's our Administration which is
[working for other Federal measures aimed at cutting local property taxes.
seeking meductions in
Taxes suggest education. And your children,
young Americans
are entitled to the best possible schooling. I believe in QUALITY
education. I am strongly opposed to court-ordered busing to achieve
some judge's view of racial balance. I support legislation to prevent
busing a student beyond the school nearest his home.
Let's preserve the neighborhood school concept.
And, finally, let no one suggest that I am not concerned about
our environment. I recently voted for the most ambitious water pollution
control bill in our country's history.
We must further channel our
government's best resources into this crucial struggle.
[Now]
11 of us want peace. And further progress at home. But we
differ on how to get there.
Do we vote for surrender -- reckless defense cuts -- and radical
spending by experimenters?
Or do we follow reasonable, responsible experience?
I
choose
the
latter
and I pledge to continue listening to
you LIBRARY
859
and working for you, to make things better.
5-Minute Statement for Telecast on WKZO-TV
October 10, 1972 at 2:00 p.m.
The President has commented that your political choice in this
presidential campaign is clear-cut. The same is true of Michigan's
Fifth District congressional race.
My opponent has endorsed Senator McGovern.
As House Republican leader, I am proud of the progress we have
made.
We have brought more than a half million young Americans home
from Vietnam. Without abandoning our priséners, we ended our ground
combat role.
We've achieved a Mideast ceasefire.
We've curbed the Soviet nuclear arms buildup.
The President eased tensions with Peking through his dramatic China
visit. My talks with Chou-En-Lai convinced me that this potentially
dangerous nation is best kept flexible through communication.
In all such negotiations, America succeeds only because we speak
from STRENGTH.
But the McGovernites would slash $32 BILLION from our defenses.
Listen to what Senator Humphrey says:
"Senator McGovern is proposing a 40 per cent cut in our defanse
forces without any similar disermament agreements from the Russians.
It shocks me. No responsible President would think of cutting our defense
to the level of a second-class power."
On this issue, Humphrey and I agree. My opponent, unfortunately,
R. FORD VIBRARY
joins Senator McGovern in calling for radical defense cuts. (BRIEF PAUSE)
Page Two
Let's examine a few major domestic issues.
Under this Administration, your federal income taxes were cut, by
increasing personal exemptions.
Employment is up, with more Americans working than ever before.
The inflation rate is down, cut mhore than half by Administration
action.
Your purchasing power is up. This past year, the average family's
SPENDABLE income enjoyed the biggest jump in eight years.
Not empty promises Solid facts.
McGovern has an alternative. Radical $1000 schemes pushed a thousand
percent one day and withdrawn the next. Let's reject them.
Like today's scandalous welfare system It must be junked or the
cost could triple within three years.
I supported our workfare-not-welfare bill, passed by the House over
a year ago.
Our bill would require each able-bodied man or woman to take a job
or job training. Tax eaters would be come tax payers.
And isn't it ironic that the McGovernites are trying to make tax
injustices an issue ironic, because the DEMOCRATS have controlled Congress
and the tax-writing process, for 36 of the last 40 years.
Should there be tax reform? Without question. At President Nixon's
urging, for example, the 1969 Tax Reform Act for the first time imposed a
minimum income tax on the most wealthy. This provision now needs
strengthening to assure that all fairly share the Nation's tax burden.
At the same time, a REPUBLICAN President successfully fought for
GERAL
Page Three
federal revenue sharing. It's our Administration which is seeking
reductions in local property taxes.
Taxes suggest education. And your children are entitled to the
best possible schooling. I believe in QUALITY education. I am strongly
opposed to court-ordered busing to achieve some judge's view of racial
balance. I support legislation to prevent busing a student beyond the
school nearest his home.
Let's preserve the neighborhood school concept.
I also am concerned about our environment. I recently voted
for the most ambitious water pollution control bill in our country's
history.
All of us want peace. And further progress at home.
Do we vote for surrender -- reckless defense cuts -- and radical
spending by experimenters?
Or do we follow reasonable, responsible experience?
I choose the latter...and I pledge to continue listening to you
and working for you, to make things better.
ALD
Char:
Hold this until we get the
WKZO tape...and then mail the
tape to
WKZO, air mail, as
per addre SS on this correspondence.
Send it: Att'n Daryl Sebastian.
--Paul M.
FORD LIBRARY is GERALD
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September 18, 1972
Congressman Gerald Ford
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JOHN E. FETZER, PRESIDENT
September 26, 1972
Honorable Gerald R. Ford
Office of Minority Leader
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Dear Congressman Ford:
This letter is a follow-up on my earlier letter and subsequent
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5-MINUTE STATEMENT BY CONGRESSMAN GERALD R. FORD
FOR TEIECAST ON WKZO-TV OCTOBER 22, 1972:
The President has commented that your political choice in
this presidential, campaign is as clear-cut as any in this
century.
The same may be true of Michigan's 5th District Congressional
race.
My opponent has voiced endorsement of Senator McGovern,
stating that his ideas are very similar to hers.
As House Minority Leader, I support the President's program
and Administration accomplishments.
We have brought more than a half-million young Americans
home from Vietnam. without abandoning our prisoners, or principles,
our ground combat role is ended.
We've achieved a Mideast cease-fire.
We've curbed the Soviet nuclear arms build-up through the
first SALT agreements.
The President eased tension with Peking through his dramatic
China visit. My own later talks there with Chou En-lai convinced
me - this potentially dangerous nation is best kept flexible
through communication.
Now, in all such conversations, America succeeds because we
negotiate from STRENGTH.
But the McGovernites would slash 32 BILLION dollars from our
defenses. Listen to one Democrat's response:
"Senator McGovern is proposing a 40 percent cut in our
defense forces - without any similar disarmament agreement
from the Russians. It shocks me. No responsible President
would think of cutting our defense to the level of a second-
class power."
The words are Senator Hubert Humphreys. And on this
question, we agree. My opponent, unfortunately, joins in
calling for radieal defense reduction.
(BRIEF PAUSE)
NOW, let's examine a few major domestic issues briefly.
Under this Administration, your federal income taxes are
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CONG. FORD WKZO STATEMENT, 1972 - PAGE 2.
down, reduced an average 22 percent.
Employment is up, with more Americans working than ever
before.
The inflation rate is down, cut more than half by
Administration action.
Your purchasing power is up. This past year, the average
family's SPENDABLE income enjoyed the biggest jump in 8 years.
Not empty promises. Solid facts.
And in my view, there's no higher priority than boosting
your purchasing power further!
There is an alternative... radical share-the-wealth ideas,
thousand-doliar schemes pushed a thousand percent one day and
withdrawn the next. Let's reject them.
Like voday's scandalous welfare system. It must be junked
or costs could triple within three years.
We've labored hard for reform. Our Workfare - not welfare -
bill was passed by the House over a year ago. But it's still
stalled by Senate Democrats.
Obviously, no system should pay anyone more for sitting
around than for working. Our bill would require each able-bodied
man or woman to take a job or job training. The incentives a
man has to desert his family would be removed. While providing
improved help for the truly needy, all employable adults would
become self-sufficient. In short, as we again make working the
measure of a man, tax-eaters would become taxpayers.
And isn't it ironic that the McGovernites are trying to
make tax injustices an issue... Ironic, because the DEMOCRATS
have controlled Congress, and the tax-writing process, for 36
of the last 40 years.
Should there be reforms? Without question. It's our
continuing Congressional responsibility. Under President Nixon's
urging, for example, the 1969 Reform Act for the first time
imposed a minimum income tax on the most wealthy. This provision
now needs strengthening to assure that all rairly share the
nation's tax burden.
At the same time, a REPUBLICAN President successfully
fought your fight for revenue sharing. It's our Administration
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which is working for other federal measures aimed at cutting
local property taxes.
Those taxes suggest education. And your children, all
young Americans, are entitled to the best possible schooling.
I believe in QUALITY education. I do not believe in student
quotas, nor court-ordered busing to achieve some judge's view
of racial balance. Because a Constitutional amendment banning
forced busing will take time, I also support last-resort
legislation to prevent busing a student beyond the school
nearest his home.
Let's preserve the vital neighborhood concept. To bring
educational equity and excellence to each student, let's upgrade
our neighborhood schools.
And finally, let no one suggest that Jerry Ford is not
concerned about our physical world. Protecting the environment
is a top national goal. We must further channel our government's
best resources into this crucial struggle.
Now, all of us want peace. And further progress at home.
But the ways there differ widely.
Do we vote for surrender - reckless defense cuts - radical
spending by experimenters?
Or do we follow reasonable, responsible experience?
I choose the latter... and pledge to continue listening
to you and working for you, to make things better.
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RADIO TAPE FOR STATION WGMS
January'13
This is Congressman Jerry Ford. Saturday will be a special day in the United
States. At noon, at the Capitol, Richard Nixon will be sworn in for his second
term as the 37th President of the United States. Let's hope the weather is decent.
Late January can be prettyme rough in Washington in terms of cold and snow. Whil
While the ceremony involved in Presidential inaggurations has stayed the same,
the date and location have changed greatly since the beginnings of our country.
George Washington was inaugurated in New York City, which at that time was the
Nation's capital. Washington had to ride all the way from Mt. Vernon to New
York on horseback to get to his inauguration. He also had to borrow the money
for his expenses. That first inauguration took place on April 30, 1789. Presidents
succeeding Washingtonk have had their inaugurations in Washington, D. C., on March 4.
This pattern of March 4 inaugurations lasted until Franklin D. Roosevelt's second
term when FDR was sworn in on Jan. 20--in 1937. The in date for inaugurations has
been Jam. 20 ever since. It was changed by the 20th Amendment to the Constitution
to provide for a faster transition from one Administration to another.
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This is Congre seman Jerry Ford. Saturday will be a special day in the United
States, At noon, at the Capitol, Richard Nixon will be sworn in for his second
term as the 37th President of the United States. Let's hope the weather is decent.
Late January can be prettyms rough in Washington in terms of cold and snow. Whit
While the ceremony involved in Presidential inaggurations has stayed the same,
the date and location have changed greatly since the beginnings of our country.
George Washington was inaugurated in New York City, which at that time was the
Nation's espital. Washington had to ride all the way from Mt. Vernon to New
York on horseback to get to his inauguration. He also had to borrow the money
for his expenses, That first inauguration took place on April 30, 1789. Presidents
succeeding Washingtonk have had their insugurations in Washington, D. C., on March 4.
This pattern of March 4 inaugurations lasted until Franklin D. Roosevelt's second
term when FDR was sworn in on Jan. 20--in 1937. The in date for inaugurations h as
been Jam. 20 ever since. It was changed by the 20th Amendment to the Constitution
to provide for a faster transition from one Administration to another.
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I have today introduced a bill aimed at ending
welfare cheating which
deprives merchants of payment for their products. My bill is directed at
welfare recipients who buy a needed appliance, like a stove or refrigerator,
but don't pay for it...using their welfare funds for something else. My bill
would allow a state to use the dual
signature method of making welfare
payments to familie S with dependent children--this insuring that the money
owed to the merchant will be paid. We shouldn't have cheating in the welfare
system. When the public sees welfare cheating, even if it is practiced by only
a few, the public
gets the impression that
everyone on welfare cheats. My bill would improve the situation for everyone
concerned--the public, the
welfare recipient, and the merchant.
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MEETTHE PRESS
America's Press Conference of the Air
Produced by LAWRENCE E. SPIVAK
Guest: SENATOR HUGH SCOTT
Republican Leader, U.S. Senate
REPRESENTATIVE GERALD R. FORD
Republican Leader, House of Representatives.
VOLUME 17
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 1973
NUMBER 2
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MEET THE PRESS
MR. SPIVAK: Our guests today on MEET THE PRESS are
Senator Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania, Republican Leader of the
Senate, and Representative Gerald R. Ford of Michigan, Repub-
lican Leader of the House of Representatives.
We will have the first questions now from Robert McCormick
of NBC News.
MR. McCORMICK: Senator Scott, in view of Dr. Kissinger's
Moderator: LAWRENCE E. SPIVAK
return from the Paris negotiations and General Haig's impending
trip to Saigon, do you think these current peace hopes are any
more for real than the ones we have had in the past?
SENATOR SCOTT: You have heard them described as useful;
you have heard Dr. Kissinger say that he seeks a peace of justice
and conciliation. Hanoi has said that progress is noted, and, by
the way, General Haig is also going to Laos, Cambodia and Thai-
land, SO I would read some reason for anticipation in that.
MR. McCORMICK: Am I to construe that as meaning that
you are optimistic about getting a settlement at this time?
MR. SCOTT: I am certainly, as always, hopeful. We are
doing-our side is doing the best it can, notwithstanding the
disagreement of a minority of Americans that we are doing the
right thing. I think we are.
MR. McCORMICK: Congressman Ford, you are undoubtedly
more aware than I am of the discontent in Congress, among Re-
publicans as well as Democrats-some of them at least. What will
happen in Congress if we do not get a peace settlement this
time? Will the President have any control left over Congress
at all?
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MR. FORD: Mr. McCormick, I would prefer to look at the
to NBC's MEET THE PRESS will be appreciated.
situation from the optimistic point of view that there will be
some meaningful results. I think it would be unwise in this very
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critical, crucial stage, to speculate on what might come if things
Vietnam, the resumption of the bombing, to be in touch with
didn't turn out well.
the Congressional leadership?
I think we ought to be hopeful. We ought to look at it opti-
mistically and not make plans for something that might be
SENATOR SCOTT: I think that is a judgmental matter for
unfortunate.
the President to take. I would like for him to have consulted the
Congress. There was some consultation as this went on. Both
MR. McCORMICK: By the same token though, in your posi-
Mr. Ford and I have been at the White House and have had
tion as Republican Leader in the House, don't you have to be
discussions. But the President alone can make that decision,
braced for another turkey?
and he has made it.
MR. FORD: We will meet that problem if and when it occurs.
I am hopeful it won't. I think there will be time to adjust, to
MR. MacNEIL: Congressman Ford, the President has won
meet the problem, if it does arise.
what he obviously regards as a mandate, and SO have the Demo-
crats in Congress. They are planning obviously to write their
(Announcements)
own legislative program. What do you see here, a stalemate,
a deadlock between the President and Congress?
MR. KRAFT: Senator Scott, I guess apart from Vietnam
the thing that has been puzzling Washington most recently
MR. FORD: I don't see a stalemate or a deadlock at all, Mr.
has been the behavior of the President. You have known him
MacNeil. As a matter of fact I think the Congress is getting
for a very, very long time. Do you sense there is something
started in 1973 much the way it did in 1969 and 1965. I believe
different, that the so-called withdrawal and isolation and dis-
that the Congress will come up with some programs of its own.
position to make decisions without consultation, that that marks
The Democratic leadership has indicated they will. But I also
a new attitude, that there will be a different mood of Presidential
know that the President is going to be sending down a very
leadership in the second term?
substantial domestic program in the very early weeks of this
SENATOR SCOTT: No, I think the President has been freed
Congress, SO that you will have in the legislative mill at the very
of political considerations. I think it will be important to him as
outset a program from the White House and whatever the Dem-
to how his name is written in history, with specific accent,
ocratic leadership also puts into that mill. That is not much
however, on foreign policy. There is an agreement between Hanoi
different than it has been in the past.
and the United States that there will be no discussion of negoti-
SENATOR SCOTT: The President would welcome cooperation
ations, and therefore I think that would explain why the Presi-
from the Congress. He would like them to really do something
dent has not spoken to the American people at this time. He had
responsible to keep this budget within the $250 billion.
said in a meeting with the joint leadership of Congress earlier
that he will report at a time when he reasonably can. I think
MR. MacNEIL: One of the principal threats, as I understand
if he were to report by way of a press conference on domestic
it from the Democratic leaders, is that they are going to reenact
affairs, it would open up the whole question of negotiation that
the bills the President vetoed last year. What is the President
might imperil the agreement between the two sides. I would
going to do here, veto them again? Have you talked to him about
expect him to have something to say shortly after the peace
that?
talks are concluded.
MR. KRAFT: How about the matter of consultation with the
MR. FORD: I think the White House will take pretty much
Congress; are you satisfied on that score?
the same attitude that it took before when the President at the
end of the session or after Congress adjourned, vetoed, as I
SENATOR SCOTT: The Congress is not more than organized,
recall, 11 bills, all on the basic principal that on a total basis
nothing else has happened. He will send messages up, the State
they would have added significantly to the budget crisis, the fiscal
of the Union, he will issue his inaugural address, of course. I
difficulties that the country was in. Now if these individual bills
have no doubt he will be in immediate touch with the bipartisan
come down one by one, I believe the President will have to look at
leadership of Congress, perhaps next week, and I think he will
the package as a whole even though they come down on different
keep close contact. We in Congress always like the contact to be
days, and the time for veto might be a different day. He has to
closer than it is no matter who the President is.
look at the end result, and that end result in October, November,
would be no worse than it is today, SO I think he will have to
MR. KRAFT: You don't think it would have been appropriate
exercise the same kind of strong, fiscal restraint that he did
for him when taking a step S0 large as the bombing of North
before if we are going to avoid any tax increase, if we are going
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to avoid the need and necessity for an increase in the debt limi-
some Americans than it is from China and from Russia. And,
tation, if we are going to avoid the problems of added inflation.
because these Americans are frustrated, because they are well-
MR. MacNEIL: What about those vetoes? I gather from
meaning in many cases, because others, however, are simply
Nixon-haters, or are otherwise motivated, it is extremely diffi-
what you are saying there will be some, probably. Can you
cult to try to reason with these people or try to explain to them
sustain them in Congress? Can you get that one-third plus one?
that you do not have all of the information.
MR. FORD: I think we can.
For instance, I deplore the bombing. I hope it will never happen
again. I regard it as extremely unfortunate. It doesn't compare
MR. GERMOND: Senator Scott, I would like to go back, if I
to the bombing of Dresden with 138,000 killed, or the bombing
could, to Mr. Kraft's questions about Vietnam. You said that
of Tokyo with 83,000. There has been one Vietnamese killed for
there were consultations at the White House that involved
each sortie in that bombing period. That is tragic. You can't
you and Mr. Ford. Could you tell us specifically, did the President
quantify pain, but I want to make it clear that it is difficult to
tell you what went wrong in the negotiations, and did he tell
explain to people when you, yourself, do not have the details, but
you why he was resuming the bombing?
I think it is right for the President to hold that information very
SENATOR SCOTT: The President has never made any com-
closely if we are going to get a peace.
ment to me as to anything having gone wrong or not having
MR. SPIVAK: Senator Scott, may I ask you a question that
gone wrong in the negotiations.
relates solely to the power of the Congress itself? Senator Ful-
MR. GERMOND: Mr. Kissinger said that peace was at hand
bright said recently that Congress has the power to stop the
October 26th. It obviously wasn't.
war if it will use its power. You know the Senate and you know
the Congress. You are an old hand at it.
SENATOR SCOTT: He and Mr. Kissinger and others have
made it clear that the bombing is a continuation of the May 8th
Do you agree with that? Has Congress that power?
statement of the President. It was not a new decision arrived
SENATOR SCOTT: To stop the war?
at in December. It was clear in what the President had said in
May that he would use such means as he felt proper, the negoti-
MR. SPIVAK: Yes.
ating track, the political track, or the track in Vietnam. I have
not heard the President say to me anything beyond that in that
SENATOR SCOTT: In my opinion that is an exercise in seman-
context.
tics. Congress has only the power to stop the war if it can find a
way to stop the war. I don't believe Congress can find a way to
MR. GERMOND: You are an elected official yourself, a United
stop this war. I think that Congress would attempt to pass
States Senator, the head of the Republican Minority in the Sen-
"end-the-war" resolutions. I would not regard that as binding
ate. Do you feel you are entitled to more information specifically
on the President if he chose within his constitutional authority
about the state of negotiations?
in the interests of national defense and security to continue to
SENATOR SCOTT: Well, I have a normal human feeling that
protect this nation.
I would like always to know more of what is going on, but also
MR. SPIVAK: What option would the President have if Con-
as a leader in the Senate I have a recognition that it might not
gress voted to cut off all funds for the war? Just what could he do?
be desirable from the President's standpoint for him to tell the
Congress or the congressional leaders all of the intricate details
SENATOR SCOTT: He would first of all have the option of
of the negotiations because, as I have said, that would, in his
veto. He would then have the option of facing a constitutional
opinion, imperil the agreement between Hanoi and this side that
crisis of determining whether, as Commander-in-Chief, he could
these negotiations are not to be revealed, and I think if we get
continue the conduct of military operations. I think the courts
a peace out of it, it will come because both sides have pretty well
would sustain him. If they did not, it would be the courts that
adhered to that with the one exception of Hanoi revealing some
stopped the President and not the Congress.
alleged agreement in October.
MR. KRAFT: I am going to go to Mr. Ford in a minute, but,
MR. GERMOND: Did you find it awkward at all as a Senator
Senator, you gave a figure that sounded wrong to me. You said
defending-as a Republican leader; put it that way-defending
that there was one North Vietnamese killed per sortie. Where did
the bombing when you weren't privy to all the negotiations?
you get that?
SENATOR SCOTT: Yes, I find it difficult. I find it difficult be-
SENATOR SCOTT: I believe it is from last night's column by
cause I have a feeling that Hanoi is receiving more support from
Mr. Smith Hempstone?
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MR. KRAFT: Didn't you take the trouble to check that? I saw
in the future, and directed only to the future, I would expect to
support some limitation of the war powers of the President within
that column, and I think that column is wrong.
constitutional framework, yes.
SENATOR SCOTT: It is a matter of opinion-
MR. McCORMICK: Would you do anything positive about it?
MR. KRAFT: It is not a matter of opinion; would you give me
Would you lead such a movement?
the numbers?
SENATOR SCOTT: Senator Stennis has indicated certain leg-
SENATOR SCOTT: It is a matter of opinion because I would
islation. I hope to be able to, rather expect to be able to support
believe Mr. Hempstone fully as quickly as I would believe you,
the Stennis type of legislation.
and I believe Mr. Hempstone said it.
MR. GERMOND: Congressman Ford, the cliche of the moment
MR. KRAFT: Would you give me the numbers?
in Washington is that the President is taking a cavalier attitude
toward Congress and that he is not consulting Congress adequate-
SENATOR SCOTT: Yes, I will give you the numbers. He said
ly.
1,318 were killed, according to Hanoi, and Hanoi said "American
Some contend that not only on Vietnam, but on domestic issues.
planes flew more than 1,000 sorties including 500 by B-52s," and
He has impounded money that Congress has appropriated. He
under those circumstances it is approximately one Vietnamese
has failed to consult on such things as a freeze on housing.
per sortie.
How do you live with that as a leader, talking to your Republi-
MR. KRAFT: I thing you will find that the reference to 1,300
can minority in the House? Are you satisfied with the consulta-
applies only to Hanoi and Haiphong.
tion you are getting from the White House?
SENATOR SCOTT: I have heard no other figures.
MR. FORD: I personally am, yes, Mr. Germond. I have had
one personal meeting with the President. I have attended several
MR. KRAFT: Yes, but those are figures given by Hanoi. They
other joint meetings with the President. I have been assured by
are used, I think, incorrectly, by Mr. Hempstone and repeated by
the White House that there will be an expanded consultation and
you. We can probably settle this later, but let me have it for the
association with the Congress in the coming months. Actually,
record anyhow.
I think you will see this materialize in the next several weeks
Mr. Ford, you indicated earlier that you didn't think there was
after the inauguration is over.
going to be a tax increase at all this year. Is that right?
Let me take one of those illustrations that you used, where
MR. FORD: I don't think there is a need for it. The President
Congress is unhappy and the President has taken strong action:
has taken a firm position that he is going to impound or not spend
the impounding of previously appropriated money by the Con-
about $11 billion. He is going to stay within the $250 billion ceil-
gress. Most people don't realize that every President since
ing that he has imposed, that the Congress refused to go along
Thomas Jefferson has done exactly the same thing. In my time
with, and if he stays within that $250 billion spending limitation,
here President Truman did it, President Kennedy did it, President
in my judgment, there is no need for a tax increase. We won't
Johnson did it, President Nixon did it, President Eisenhower did
have to increase the debt limitation, and I think we will have a
it.
better handle on the problems of inflation.
This is part of their responsibility, to try and get some fiscal
sanity out of the handling of taxpayers' money, and, actually, by
MR. McCORMICK: Senator Scott, we hate to keep pounding
the impounding of these funds, I think we are going to avoid some
you with questions here, but Congress is dreadfully unhappy
dire circumstances.
about the Vietnam situation.
MR. GERMOND: Many of the complaints, I think you would
Last year the Senate made an effort to get through legislation
that would limit the President's war-making powers in the future
agree, go not SO much to the President's actions as to the way
to avoid what I think you just said was an embarrassing situation
they are done. The housing freeze was an example, the fact that
where Congress really isn't fully informed and everything, but
a great many members of Congress, Republicans, didn't know
anyhow, will that come up again and you support such a move to
about that until after it was done. Why didn't the White House
bother to at least inform them a few hours in advance?
limit the President's war-making powers in the future?
SENATOR SCOTT: In the future, in the future, SO that it will
MR. FORD: There was a great deal of speculation in the news
not be a criticism of John Kennedy or Lyndon Johnson, who
media that this was pending. Individual members of Congress,
began this war, or of Richard Nixon who is trying to end it, but
including myself, who were interested, made inquiries. We talked
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MR. SPIVAK: Are you concerned at all about the amount of
with the Department of HUD. Some of us talked with the White
power that the President, the Executive Branch of the govern-
House personally. Members of Congress have to take some initia-
ment has taken away from Congress?
tive on their own, and I think those that were deeply interested
had the opportunity, an open door at the White House or an open
MR. FORD: I don't think it is as serious, Mr. Spivak, as some
people allege, and if there are any problems it is because the Con-
door at George Romney's shop.
gress has neglected its own responsibilities in this area.
MR. MacNEIL: Senator Scott, the Senate Democrats have
voted to conduct a full-scale Senate investigation of the Water-
SENATOR SCOTT: Had the Congress not neglected its respon-
gate bugging incident. Will you and the Senate Republicans co-
sibilities, the President would not have to hold the budget to
operate in that to get to the bottom of it, or will there be harass-
$250 billion. If the Congressional appropriations were to be spent,
ment from your side of the aisle?
we would have an $11 billion [more] deficit this year, and we
would be up to $280 billion or a $30 billion deficit next year.
SENATOR SCOTT: No, we will cooperate if they will make a
MR. SPIVAK: We have less than one minute.
genuine investigation rather than a political witch-hunt, and I
think they should include in the investigation the bugging which
MR. McCORMICK: If I might, Congressman Ford, you first:
took place in two Democratic races for Congress. I want to make
How long can you go on supporting the President's Vietnam poli-
it absolutely clear right here and now that if they will investigate
cies if we do not get a peace agreement this time?
all kinds of electronic eavesdropping that have allegedly to do
with political espionage under Senator Ervin, I will cooperate.
MR. FORD: I have had no trouble up to the present time. I
I think that whoever is guilty ought to be punished-if anyone
think he has done a fine job. As I said earlier, basically I am opti-
is. I am informed and do not believe that anyone presently in the
mistic. I am looking forward to good results. If they don't turn
White House is involved in the Watergate. I think that the at-
out well, then I will have to take a look at the facts as they come
tempt to indicate otherwise is a Washington-inspired furor. I do
before us in the House.
not believe it. I do not know what the facts are. I would like to
MR. SPIVAK: I am sorry to interrupt, but our time is almost
know, and I will help to find out.
up, and we won't be able to get in any more questions or answers.
MR. MacNEIL: From the evidence that we already have, how
Thank you, Senator Scott and Representative Ford, for being
seriously do you take the Watergate incident as a corruption of
with us today on MEET THE PRESS.
the free election process in this country?
SENATOR SCOTT: If you want to prejudge the trial and find
people guilty who have not yet been tried, that is one thing. If
you want to say, assuming they are guilty, do I regard it as cor-
ruption, the answer is, yes. It is a corruption of the process,
exactly as previous acts of espionage conducted by the other
party in 1960 were a corruption of the process, although treated
very humorously by the press at that time.
MR. SPIVAK: Gentlemen, we have less than two minutes.
Congressman Ford, there is a growing feeling among various
segments of our society that there is something seriously wrong
with Congress. Do you think there is?
MR. FORD: I don't think there is anything basically wrong
with Congress. We are working with the same Constitution, we
have good rules for the operation of the Congress. I believe the
Congress' greatest problem today-and this goes back over the
last four, six, eight years-is that we haven't had the will to do
some of the things that ought to be done in many, many in-
stances. If we restore some of that will, I think we can run the
Congress effectively, either in cooperation with the President, or
if it is necessary to perhaps oppose him.
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William S. Broomfield, M.C., Michigan
William E. Minshall, M.C., Ohio
Benjamin B. Blackburn, M.C., Georgia
Dan Kuykendall, M.C., Tennessee
Donald G. Brotzman, M.C., Colorado
Herman T. Schneebeli, M.C., Pennsylvania
J. Herbert Burke, M.C., Florida
Wilmer Mizell, M.C., North Carolina
Silvio O. Conte, M.C., Massachusetts
William L. Springer, M.C., III. (Finance)
Del Clawson, M.C., California
Thomas M. Pelly, M.C., Washington
Carleton J. King, M.C., New York
William B. Widnall, M.C., New Jersey
James M. Collins, M.C., Texas
Sam Steiger, M.C., Arizona
Charles Thone, M.C., Nebraska
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George Olmsted, Virginia
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Dear Paul:
I have enclosed the script of the television spot announce-
ments. If you would have Representative Ford make these
statements in front of the camera as if he were talking to
an audience, W.O.T.V. will probably intersperse this with
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DATE: 4-30-73
NEWSMAKER: Gerald Ford
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May 18, 1973
LAWRENCE M. CARINO
VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER
N/A,
The Honorable Gerald Ford
Member of Congress
Washington, D.C.
Dear Jerry:
In line with TV2's continuing efforts to keep you informed
of your appearances on our newscasts, you will be inter- -
ested in knowing that the following interview conducted
recently with you by our Washington News Bureau ran on
the following date:
4/14/73
Feels the best way to end the
7:30AM
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aides testify publically.
Cordially,
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STATEMENT FOR HOUSE GOP RADIO NETWORK
5/23
THE SUPREME COURT'S
WTE IN THE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SCHOOL BUSING
CASE IS THE FIRST REALB REAKTHROUGH FOR THOSE OF US WHO ARE OPPOSED TO
FORCED BUSING TO ACHIEVE RACIAL BALANCE. WE NOW HAVE REASON TO HOPE WE WILL
NOT HAVE CROSS&DISTRICT BUSING IN GRAND RAPIDS, DETROIT, OR ELSEWHERE. THERE
IS NOW A BASIS FOR BELIEVING THAT THE RADICAL DECISION ISSUED BY JUDGE STEPHEN
ROTH IN THE DETROIT CASE ANDH UPHELD BY THE SIXTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS WILL
NOT BE ALLOWED TO STAND.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR RADIO ACTUALITY
6/14/73
I am authorized to announce that the Department of Labor has agreed to a
three-week delay in the enforcement of emergency standards for workers entering
fruit orchards and other farm areas where crops have been treated with
originally
organo-phosphorus pesticides. The standards, scheduled to take effect June 18, lay
down a series of regulations detailing how long workers must be kept out of fields
treated withs a number of pesticides. Michigan fruit growers are up in arms over
the Labor Department order. I have been assured that the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration, within the Labor Department, now is considering changes
in the emergency standards and that revised regulations will be published June 25--with
an additional two weeks for public comment before enforcement is attempted.
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DATE: 6-14
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6/26/73
SCRIPT FOR WGMS "HONOR AMERICA" SPOT
TODAY WE ARE CELEBRATING THE 197TH BIRTHDAY OF OUR
NATION. THIS IS THE FIRST PEACE-TIME OBSERVANCE OF OUR
INDEPENDENCE DAY IN MORE THAN A DECADE ... AND FOR THAT
WE CAN BE MOST THANKFUL. AMERICANS EVERYWHERE ARE MARKING
THIS DAY WITH PRAYERS AND CELEBRATION. As WE OBSERVE THIS
DAY, LET US REMEMBER WITH GRATITUDE THE SACRIFICES OF THOSE
WHO HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO LIVE IN THIS GREATEST OF
ALL COUNTRIES. IN HONORING AMERICA TODAY, LET US CELEBRATE
THE FACT THAT AMERICANBBRXEERY AND DEDICATION ARE QUALITIES STILL
MANIFEST IN OUR PEOPLE. AND AS WE GIVE THANKS FOR PEACE, LET
US ALSO PRAY FOR A CONTINUATION OF THE STRONG NATIONAL WILL
AND SPIRIT THAT HAVE MADE AMERICA THE MOST BLESSED OF ALL
LANDS.
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6/29/72
ACTUALITY FOR HOUSE GOP RADIO NETWORK
THE HOUSE HAS VOTED TO GIVE THE PRESIDENT THE FLEXIBILITY NECESSARY TO
ACHIEVE A CE ASEFIRE IN CAMBODIA. I HOPE THE SENATE NOW FOLLOWS SUIT. THE HOUSE
VOTE SHOULD HELP XII PERSUADE THE COMMUNISTS TO AGREE TO A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT
IN CAMBODIA. THE PRESIDENT WON HOUSE APPROVAL OF U.S. AIR ACTION IN CAMBODIA
UNTIL AUGUST 15 BY MAKING THE COMMITMENT THAT THE BOMBING WILL STOP AT THAT
TIME UNLESS CONGRESS GIVES ITS APPROVAL. THIS IS A FAIR AND REASONABLE
COMPROMISE--A CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTION TO A CRISIS SITUATION. WE NOW HAVE A BETTER
OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE A PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT IN CAMBODIA.
######
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DATE: 6-29
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ACTUALITY RE: WATERGATE CHARGES MADE BY BOB KLEINER
7/2/73
KLEINER IS GRASPING FOR POLITICAL PUBLICITY. THE HOUSE BANKING AND
To
CURRENCY COMMITTEE LAST OCTOBER 3 VOTED 20A 15 NOT TO PROCEED WITH A
WATERGATE INVESTIGATION. SIX DEMOCRATS AND 14 REPUBLICANS VOTED NOT TO GO
AHEAD WITH THE INVESTIGATION. HAD THESE SIX DEMOCRATS VOTED THE SAME AS THE
15 OTHER DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING, THE COMMITTEE VOTE
WOULD HAVE BEEN 21 TO 14 IN FAVOR OF PROCEEDING WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
HAND
THE ERVIN COMMITTEE HAS SHOWN NO INTEREST IN MY SECOND KNOWLEDGE OF THE
BANKING and CURRENCY
HOUSE/COMMITTEE DECISION. THEY CAN ADD AND SUBTRACT; THEY KNOW IT WAS
DEMOCRATS AS WELL AS REPUBLICANS WHO VOTED AGAINST GOING AHEAD WITH AN
INVESTIGATION AT THAT TIME. HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS DID MEET WITH REPUBLICAN
MEMBERS OF THE BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE IN ADVANCE OF THE OCTOBER 3
MEETING OF THE BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE, BUT THIS WAS DONE AT THE REQUEST
OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND NOT AT THE REQUEST OF THE WHITE HOUSE. I CONDEMN
ANY AND ALL ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE COME TO LIGHT AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE
AS LONS AS AS LONG
WATERGATE INVESTIGATION, AND--AS I DIDATWO MONTHS AGO--I URGE THAT ALL OF THOSE
GUILTY OF CRIMINAL ACTS BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE.
######
WATER GATE)
Statement of A. Robert Kleiner, Chairman, Fifth Congressional
District Democratic Committee, Press Conference, Monday,
July 2, 1973, 9:00 A.M., Continental Room, Pantlind Hotel,
Grand Rapids, Michigon.
The time has come for Congressman Ford to account to
the voters of the Fifth District os to his port in covering up the
illegal burglary of the Watergate Democratic offices.
Under ooth, and with on offer to toke o lie-detector
test, John Dean has accused Gerry Ford of stalling o Congressional
investigation of Watergote of the request of the White House
during lost fall's presidential election.
Mr. Ford says Mr. Dean "is not correct" and says "to the
best of my recollection, the White House never talked to me
about this motter." Elther John Deon or Mr. Ford is not telling
the truth. They can't both be right.
GERRY FORD SHOULD, AND WE CHALLENGE HIM To,
VOLUNTARILY APPEAR BEFORE THE SENATE ERVIN COMMITTEE
AND TESTIFY UNDER OATH AS TO THE FACTS SURROUNDING HIS
ACTIVITIES IN STOPPING THE INVESTIGATION LAST FALL.
Mr. Ford's accounting to the voters should not stop there.
He should tell US why he has not expressed one word of concern
about the immorol and unconstitutional acts of Mr. Nixon and the
White House gang. Just o few of them include:
1. The establishment of o National Surveillance
Agency 10 violate the constitutional rights
of the United States citizens.
2. The White House "plumbers" unit that stole
documents from Dr. Ellsberg's physician and
other illegal acts.
3. Circulating false documents about the morols
of Democratic Presidential candidates.
4. Compiling o list of political "enemies" and
the use of the Internal Revenue Service and
other Federal agencies to harrass and intimi-
date them.
5. White House spending of $2,000,000 in cash
for various illegal schemes.
6. Having the acting director of the FBI destroy
evidence.
7. Ordering the CIA to delay on FBI Investigation.
8. The promise of executive clemency in on
effort to buy perjury and obstruct justice.
Mr. Ford hos continued in his role os Congressional errand
boy and apologist for the corrupt Nixon administration. The
voters deserve better thon that.
If Mr. Ford understands his ooth of office to "uphold and
defend the Constitution of the United States" we could expect
him to condemn these acts and take the lead in seeing that they
are stopped. We hope he will give US the facts under oath and
take some leadership in protecting US from these police stote toeti
tactics.
6/29/73
NEWS
CONGRESSMAN
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
Statement by Rep. Gerald R. Ford regarding Watergate and the Banking and Currency
Committee
(Memo to Fifth District News Media: I understand that an attempt will be made
by Bob Kleiner at a press conference Monday morning to tie me in with Watergate.
The following statement is my comment on any charges that might be made in
connection with the House Banking and Currency Committee vote last Oct. 3
against a committee investigation of the Watergate Affair.)
"On Oct. 3, 1972, the House Banking and Currency Committee voted 20 to 15
against conducting an investigation of the June break-in and bugging of Democratic
National Headquarters.
"All 14 Republican members of the committee voted against the proposed
investigation. So did six Democrats. Had these six Democrats voted with other
Democratic members of the committee to proceed with the investigation, the vote would
have been 21 to 14 to go ahead with the probe. It is therefore ridiculous for
Fifth District Democrats--or for that matter, for Democrats anywhere--to charge that
Republicans blocked an investigation of Watergate by the House Banking and Currency
Committee.
"The motivation of the committee Democrats who voted against the investigation
was the same as that of the Republicans. The investigation would have interfered
with the proper prosecution of the suspects arrested in connection with the
Watergate break-in and would have been interpreted as infringing on their
constitutional right to a fair trial.
"The White House did not even discuss this matter with me in advance of the
Oct. 3 meeting of the Banking and Currency Committee. The House Republican
Leadership did meet with Republican members of the committee on Sept. 26 and 27 in
the Office of the Republican Whip (Rep. Leslie Arends, R-I11.) but these meetings
took place at the request--I emphasize, at the request--of the committee Republicans
and not on the initiative of the leadership or the White House. The Republican
committee members wanted to discuss with the leadership the problem that confronted
them--the fact that public committee hearings could jeopardize the rights of the
Watergate defendants. I never received a request from the White House that the
House Republican Leadership meet with Republican members of the House Banking and
Currency Committee. For anyone to try to tie me in with Watergate because of the
vote Oct. 3, 1972 in the Banking and Currency Committee against an investigation of
Watergate is utterly ridiculous. Such charges are a complete fabrication without
any basis in fact."
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ACTUALITY RE: WATERGATE CHARGES MADE BY BOB KLEINER
7/2/73
KLEINER IS GRASPING FOR POLITICAL PUBLICITY. THE HOUSE BANKING AND
To
CURRENCY COMMITTEE LAST OCTOBER 3 VOTED 20A15 NOT TO PROCEED WITH A
WATERGATE INVESTIGATION. SIX DEMOCRATS AND 14 REPUBLICANS VOTED NOT TO GO
AHEAD WITH THE INVESTIGATION. HAD THESE SIX DEMOCRATS VOTED THE SAME AS THE
15 OTHER DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING, THE COMMITTEE VOTE
WOULD HAVE BEEN 21 TO 14 IN FAVOR OF PROCEEDING WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
THE ERVIN COMMITTEE HAS SHOWN NO INTEREST IN MY SECOND HAND KNOWLEDGE OF THE
BANKING and CURRENCY
HOUSE COMMITTEE DECISION. THEY CAN ADD AND SUBTRACT; THEY KNOW IT WAS
DEMOCRATS AS WELL AS REPUBLICANS WHO VOTED AGAINST GOING AHEAD WITH AN
INVESTIGATION AT THAT TIME. HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS DID MEET WITH REPUBLICAN
MEMBERS OF THE BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE IN ADVANCE OF THE OCTOBER 3
MEETING OF THE BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE, BUT THIS WAS DONE AT THE REQUEST
OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND NOT AT THE REQUEST OF THE WHITE HOUSE. I CONDEMN
ANY AND ALL ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE COME TO LIGHT AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE
AS LONG AS
WATERGATE INVESTIGATION, AND--AS I DIDATWO MONTHS AGO--I URGE THAT ALL OF THOSE
GUILTY OF CRIMINAL ACTS BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE.
######
KLEINER IS GRASPING FOR POLITICAL PUBLICITY. THE HOUSE BANKING AND
CURRENCY COMMITTEE LAST OCTOBER 3 VOTED 20-15 NOT TO PROCEED WITH A
WATERGATE INVESTIGATION. SIX DEMOCRATS AND 14 REPUBLICANS VOTED NOT TO GO
AHEAD WITH THE INVESTIGATION. HAD THESE SIX DEMOCRATS VOTED THE SAME AS THE
15 OTHER DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING, THE COMMITTEE VOTE
WOULD HAVE BEEN 21 TO 14 IN FAVOR OF PROCEEDING WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
THE ERVIN COMMITTEE HAS SHOWN NO INTEREST IN MY SECOND KNOWLEDGE OF THE
HOUSE COMMITTEE DECISION. THEY CAN ADD AND SUBTRACT; THEY KNOW IT WAS
DEMOCRATS AS WELL AS REPUBLICANS WHO VOTED AGAINST GOING AHEAD WITH AN
INVESTIGATION AT THAT TIME. HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS DID MEET WITH REPUBLICAN
MEMBERS OF THE BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE IN ADVANCE OF THE OCTOBER 3
MEETING OF THE BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE, BUT THIS WAS DONE AT THE REQUEST
OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND NOT AT THE REQUEST OF THE WHITE HOUSE. I CONDEMN
ANY AND ALL ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE COME TO LIGHT AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE
WATERGATE INVESTIGATION, AND-AS I DID TWO MONTHS AGG--I URGE THAT ALL OF THOSE
GUILTY OF CRIMINAL ACTS BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE.
######
KLEINER IS GRASPING FOR POLITICAL PUBLICITY. THE HOUSE BANKING AND
CURRENCY COMMITTEE LAST OCTOBER 3 VOTED 20-15 NOT TO PROCEED WITH A
WATERGATE INVESTIGATION. SIX DEMOCRATS AND 14 REPUBLICANS VOTED NOT TO GO
AHEAD WITH THE INVESTIGATION. HAD THESE SIX DEMOCRATS VOTED THE SAME AS THE
15 OTHER DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING, THE COMMITTEE VOTE
WOULD HAVE BEEN 21 TO 14 IN FAVOR OF PROCEEDING WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
THE ERVIN COMMITTEE HAS SHOWN NO INTEREST IN MY SECOND KNOWLEDGE OF THE
HOUSE COMMITTEE DECISION. THEY CAN ADD AND SUBTRACT; THEY KNOW IT WAS
DEMOCRATS AS WELL AS REPUBLICANS WHO VOTED AGAINST GOING AHEAD WITH AN
INVESTIGATION AT THAT TIME. HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS DID MEET WITH REPUBLICAN
MEMBERS OF THE BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE IN ADVANCE OF THE OCTOBER 3
MEETING OF THE BANKING AND CURRENCY COMMITTEE, BUT THIS WAS DONE AT THE REQUEST
OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND NOT AT THE REQUEST OF THE WHITE HOUSE. I CONDEMN
ANY AND ALL ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE COME TO LIGHT AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE
WATERGATE INVESTIGATION, AND--AS I DID TWO MONTHS A00--I URGE THAT ALL OF THOSE
GUILTY OF CRIMINAL ACTS BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE.
######
DATE: July 2, 1973
NEWSMAKER: Cong. FORD
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SUBJECT: waturate
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SSCRIPT FOR "EMERGING ARTS FORUM " PROMOTION
7/9/73
THIS IS CONGRESSMAN JERRY FORD.
I AM TAKING A DEEP INTEREST IN A PROJECT CALLED THE "EMERGING ARTS
FORUM," HEADED BY ROSCHELL ATKINS. THE PROJECT IS AIMED AT ASSISTING
DISADVANTAGED ARTISTS. THE CONCERNED CITIZENS WHO ARE OPERATING THIS PROJECT
SEEK TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP TALENTED PEOPLE WHO ARE IN PRISON OR ARE
DELINQUENT OR ARE OTHERWISE SOCIALLY HANDICAPPED. THIS PROJECT HAS MY
WHOLEHEARTED SUPPORT.
THE FACT THAT IT H&S RECEIVED HELP
FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE IS INDICATIVE
OF ITS MERIT. THOSE OF US WHO DESIRE TO BUILD AND IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY BY
HELPING THOSE WHO LIVE IN IT TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL KNOW THAT THE EMERGING
ARTS FORUM IS DESERVING OF SOLID BACKING
WE WISH TO SPREAD THROUGHOUT
THE COMMUNITY
SPIRIT OF COOPERATION ON
BEHALF OF THE EMERGING
ARTS FORUM. I PERSONALLY WISH THE EMERGING ARTS FORUM THE BEST OF SUCCESS AND
WILL DO ALL I CAN TO ADVANCE ITS OBJE CTIVES.
######
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DATE: 10-10-73
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