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The original documents are located in Box D16, folder "Wisconsin State Republican
Convention, Oshkosh, May 25, 1963" of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary
and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Wiscomsin Republican state Convention
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Oshhah, win. 5/25/63
Introduction - Texas Tougham
Amount, want man
Honrred to be in a State represented by
John Byones
Md Lavid
al o' Konohi
Bill Van Pett
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
r new Senator as well.
Vern Thomam
several additional members ofthe Human your Y more important
In 1964 Henry you can Schaddoog bolater delegation with liet
Digitized from Box D16 of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
one 1 the members 7 your Reputhon deligation in Washington
while at This point may 2 add a special comment about
The Reply lican Party in 1964 has a number of top-notch potential
candidates for the nomination of President and Vice President. I definitely
include in this list my close personal friend and outstanding legislator,
Congressman John W. Byrnes. The Republican Party would be honored to have a person
with his legislative experience, superb judgment and leadership ability on the
ticket.
FORD is LIBRARY
By your participation in This convertion, you should
be puml of your contribution to your state of nation,
On The other hand many of our meighbors 4 friends
should be ashamed of their attatude Toward
politics & politions.
a). Recent survey of preferred earelys.
b). 4.5. Constitution
FORD is LIBRARY CERALD
it. politics + politions who put
m The still bones of a Constitutional Aystem.
blood in The veins q the breath of life
c/ We from of are blessil by the Constitution but -
Before scanning The future, lets' analize The past.
1960 - J.F.K. had The bared majority.
1962 1 - Democrate - 51%
Republims - 49%
such razon Thin victories do not justify,
The view that america has given an overwheling
mandate for The RADICAL programs sponsonal
by The why Kish in The 20 hate Home
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
Despite the pet that the madrial dement ? the Demanter
Party doments The White House
2
Controls The Senate by a margin of 66434 x The
Houn? Representatives by 25875177.
There is substantial is "on The mash'
a). In 1963 there have been numerous G.O.P. rectire
1) Elections in:
High connecticut Point N.C.
FORD is LIBRARY
2/. Legeslative elections in
L). The President Florida personal populaty has been slipping
studily.
c). Republicans in me state after another are
learning that party unity is essential for Regather
Victory. and, in my judgment Republican success
locally, statemide or nationally results in constructive,
propressive T fisally neopmaile grannment.
Where There is descrity We lose + the
state of people suffer - California + new
Hampshire in 1962
On the other hand where there is party unity
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
+ insperatational Rendership we am
Machigan in 196
With some pride let me say Muhipm and an
especially bright spot in 1962.
Because The Tragedy of Michigan for the part 14 years
may have relevance to 1964 let me netrace This
sad era in the history of our state.
12 out
1946 - G.O.P. held every statemed nee
1960 - G.O.P. had no statewide official + 11 out 18 Compressor
FORD LIBRARY &
you 14 long, painfully agringing years mahyn
suffered with sorry Williams & his Aucrison.
What result - loss of industry + jobs,
& prestige.
What caused This catastrophy ?
Republicans were splentered with personality clashes.
at times it appeared we had more prima
donnor in The ranks 8 the G.O.P. than we had voters
Republishms were fractured with menute idealizical
differences.
Why did Resubbems elect a Governor in 1962 of
approve a new State Constitution in 1963.
Republicans finally learned in Muchip that if
unwilling to compromise honorably, you carry
you carry differences the the eftreme, if you are The
"cause" to the grave.
Result 7 Victory in 1962 - balanced budget + me new Tabes
What about 1964 - Republicans can Win.
1). Republicano candidates, have an wallent stable of potential
I note with interest and approval the distinct possibility that Wisconsin
Republicans will pledge their delegates to the National Convention in 1964 to a
"favorite son, my colleague, Congressman John W. Byrnes. This is proper recognition
for his effective record and dedicated service.
The Michigan delegation on the other hand should endorse and support our
Governor, George Romney, as a "favorite son" candidate because of his affirmative
accomplishments on behalf of Michigan. Under Gevernor Romney's leadership our state
has already moved from bankruptcy to fiscal solvency, from economic stalemate to new
heights of economic success. More importantly this has been achieved with less
dependence on federal assistance and more emphasis on state and local responsibility.
FORD & LIBRARY 071 70
Excerpts from address by Rep. Gerald R. Ford
Wisconsin State Republican Convention
May 25, 1963
The Republican Party in 1964 has a number of top-notch potential candidates
for the nomination of President and Vice President. I definitely include in this
list my close personal friend and outstanding legislator, Congressman John W.
Byrnes. The Republican Party would be honored to have a person with his
legislative experience, superb judgment and leadership ability on the ticket.
******
I note with interest and approval the distinct possibility that Wisconsin
Republicans will pledge their delegates to the National Convention in 1964 to a
"favorite son," my colleague, Congressman John W. Byrnes. This is proper recognition
for his effective record and dedicated service.
The Michigan delegation on the other hand should endorse and support our
Governor, George Romney, as a "favorite son" candidate because of his affirmative
accomplishments on behalf of Michigan, Under Governor Romney's leadership our state
has already moved from bankruptcy to fiscal solvency, from economic stalemate to
new heights of economic success. More importantly this has been achieved with
less dependence on federal assistance and more emphasis on state and local
responsibility.
******
If I am a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1964, I will of
course support one candidate over the others, but let me assure you, without
hesitation or qualification, if my candidate or candidates lose, I will work and
vote for the Republican nominee. We should not be so committeed to a single
personality or so limited in our Republican ideals and philosophy that we insure
victory for the radicals and big-city politicians who now dominate and control the
Democratic Party. Let us never forget that the Republican Party is the only vehicle
today by which the best traditions of America can be preserved and expanded.
******
A few suggestions for the months ahead:
1). Tell the Truth Tell it Often Tell it with Conviction
It is beginning to get through to the American people that there is
very little substance to the fog of publicity put out by the mimeograph
machines in the White House.
Folks at home are beginning to realize that an Administration
can manage the news just so long.
The American people are catching on. By the time of the 1964 election,
if we do our job, all Americans will know there is a shaky, shifty foundation
2
under the House that Jack built.
2). Point out basic differences between Democrats and Republicans
While today's Democratic Party is dominated by radicalism and "big city
politicians," the G.O.P. continues to represent modern, progressive, common sense,
conservatism with party control resting in the rank and file membership.
The Democratic Party today is the party of "big government" demanding more
and more government power over every citizen. As Republicans we defend and insist
upon individual initiative, free enterprise, and limited government.
Our Republican Party is a unified, national party with achievable goals. Our
opponents form a peculiar coalition with no unity in purpose and little mutual
respect.
3). Point out the failure of the Democrats to fulfill their campaign promises.
Let mesay with emphasis - no Administration promised more and
produced less.
*
In 1960 during the political campaign the Democrats promised to devise a new
national strategy allegedly designed to increase the strength of the non-communist
world. Tragically for the United States and our allies, in the past two years and
four months the Democratic Administration has simply resurrected the discredited
"wait and see" or "let the dust settle" foreign policy that lost China and eastern
Europe in the 1940s to the Communist dictators in the Kremlin.
Despite the campaign promises of new prestige the Kennedy Democrat Administration
has:
1). waited while the Wall was built in Berlin
2). waited while Soviet troops and arms were shipped into Cuba
3). dilly-dallied in Laos
4). made concession after consession in the negotiations for a nuclear test ban
5). removed ballistic missiles from Italy and Turkey.
We must remind our fellow citizens that under eight years of the Eisenhower-
Republican Administration our military strength and strategy successfully met the
Communist challenge in Berlin, at Quemoy and Matsu, and in Lebanon in the Middle East.
We must remind our fellow citizens that America's prestige and success in the
1950's has deteriorated under the vacillating indecision of the "wait and see"
policies of the Democrats.
******
What Republicans must do to win
Wo Republicans must start walking across America block by block, stopping at every
home and farm and factory and dockside along the way, pointing out the failure of the
Democrats and selling these basic Republican principles I have been talking about,
3
If we do this, we will retire the Kennedys from the White House to Glen Ora,
or Newport, or Hyannis Port, or Palm Beach, or wherever else they may have homes
by that time.
The people who are going to put the wheels under the Kennedy rocking chair and
push him out of the White House are right here in this room. You have an important
state. You have the enthusiasm and the desire. You can get the money. You have the
independent spirit of the Abe Lincolns and Teddy Roosevelts and Dwight Eisenhowers and
other greats of our Republican Party. You have all the ingredients so that you can
bring victory to us and to the nation in 1964, The question is -- will you accept
the challenge ??
Excerpts from address by Rep. Gerald R. Ford
Wisconsin State Republican Convention
May 25, 1963
The Republican Party in 1964 has a number of top-notch potential candidates
for the nomination of President and Vice President. I definitely include in this
list my close personal friend and outstanding legislator, Congressman John W.
Byrnes. The Republican Party would be honored to have a person with his
legislative experience, superb judgment and leadership ability on the ticket.
******
I note with interest and approval the distinct possibility that Wisconsin
Republicans will pledge their delegates to the National Convention in 1964 to a
"favorite son," my colleague, Congressman John W. Byrnes. This is proper recognition
for his effective record and dedicated service.
The Michigan delegation on the other hand should endorse and support our
Governor, George Romney, as a "favorite son" candidate because of his affirmative
accomplishments on behalf of Michigan, Under Governor Romney's leadership our state
has already moved from bankruptcy to fiscal solvency, from economic stalemate to
new heights of economic success. More importantly this has been achieved with
less dependence on federal assistance and more emphasis on state and local
responsibility.
******
If I am a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1964, I will of
course support one candidate over the others, but let me assure you, without
hesitation or qualification, if my candidate or candidates lose, I will work and
vote for the Republican nominee. We should not be so committeed to a single
personality or so limited in our Republican ideals and philosophy that we insure
victory for the radicals and big-city politicians who now dominate and control the
Democratic Party. Let us never forget that the Republican Party is the only vehicle
today by which the best traditions of America can be preserved and expanded.
******
A few suggestions for the months ahead:
1). Tell the Truth Tell it Often Tell it with Conviction
It is beginning to get through to the American people that there is
very little substance to the fog of publicity put out by the mimeograph
machines in the White House.
Folks at home are beginning to realize that an Administration
can manage the news just so long.
The American people are catching on. By the time of the 1964 election,
if we do our job, all Americans will know there is a shaky, shifty foundation
2
under the House that Jack built.
2). Point out basic differences between Democrats and Republicans
While today's Democratic Party is dominated by radicalism and "big city
politicians," the G.O.P. continues to represent modern, progressive, common sense,
conservatism with party control resting in the rank and file membership.
The Democratic Party today is the party of "big government" demanding more
and more government power over every citizen. As Republicans we defend and insist
upon individual initiative, free enterprise, and limited government.
Our Republican Party is a unified, national party with achievable goals. Our
opponents form a peculiar coalition with no unity in purpose and little mutual
respect.
3). Point out the failure of the Democrats to fulfill their campaign promises.
Let say with emphasis - no Administration promised more and
produced less.
******
In 1960 during the political campaign the Democrats promised to devise a new
national strategy allegedly designed to increase the strength of the non-communist
world. Tragically for the United States and our allies, in the past two years and
four months the Democratic Administration has simply resurrected the discredited
"wait and see" or "let the dust settle" foreign policy that lost China and eastern
Europe in the 1940s to the Communist dictators in the Kremlin.
Despite the campaign promises of new prestige the Kennedy Democrat Administration
has:
1). waited while the Wall was built in Berlin
2). waited while Soviet troops and arms were shipped into Cuba
3). dilly-dallied in Laos
4). made concession after consession in the negotiations for a nuclear test ban
5). removed ballistic missiles from Italy and Turkey.
We must remind our fellow citizens that under eight years of the Eisenhower-
Republican Administration our military strength and strategy successfully met the
Communist challenge in Berlin, at Quemoy and Matsu, and in Lebanon in the Middle East.
We must remind our fellow citizens that America's prestige and success in the
1950's has deteriorated under the vacillating indecision of the "wait and see"
policies of the Democrats.
******
What Republicans must do to win
Wo Republicans must start walking across America block by block, stopping at every
home and farm and factory and dockside along the way, pointing out the failure of the
Democrats and selling these basic Republican principles I have been talking about.
3
If we do this, we will retire the Kennedys from the White House to Glen Ora,
or Newport, or Hyannis Port, or Palm Beach, or wherever else they may have homes
by that time.
The people who are going to put the wheels under the Kennedy rocking chair and
push him out of the White House are right here in this room. You have an important
state. You have the enthusiasm and the desire. You can get the money. You have the
independent spirit of the Abe Lincolns and Teddy Roosevelts and Dwight Eisenhowers and
other greats of our Republican Party. You have all the ingredients so that you can
bring victory to us and to the nation in 1964, The question is -- will you accept
the challenge ??
2 Casten to add however This fratuate
If I am a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1964, I will
of course support one candidate over the others, but let me assure you, without
wholehearten
hesitation or qualification, if my candidate or candidates lose, I will work and
as Repubhenes
vote for the Republican nominee. We should not be so committed to a single
limited
leave
the
fray/to
personality or so Hminted in our Republican ideals and philosophy that we insure
victory for the radicals and big-city politicians who now dominate and control the
Democratic Party. Let us never forget that the Republican Party is the only vehicle ORD
expanded
today by which the best traditions of America can be preserved and entgnded,
GERALD
LIBRARY
2). Demontic Recrrd is vulnemble.
In This complicated, contravisional & tublent
used, Kennedy polices are inalequate at
Home & almod.
Let me say with emphasis - no administration
promisal more & productd less.
Furthermore when The Presidents policies
are weak, vascilating of unsmal, Repubhano
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
have a respondentity to spottight errore +
he cortinal of failures.
The and shown
In 1960 during the political campaign the Democrats promised to devise a new
national strategy allegedly designed to increase the strength of the non-communist
world. Tragically for the United States and our allies, in the past two years and
four months the Democnatic Administration has simply resurrected the discredited
"wait and see" or "let the dust settle" foreign policy that lost China and eastern
Europe in the 1940s to the Communist dictators in the Kremlin.
Despite the campaign promises of new prestige the Kennedy Democrat Administration
has:
1). waited while the Wall was built in Berlin
2). waited while Soviet troops and arms were shipped into Cuba
3). dilly-dallied in Laos
4). made concession after concession in the negiotiations for a nuclear
test ban.
5). removed ballistic missiles from Italy and Turkey.
We must remind our fellow citizens that under 8 years of the Eisenhower-Republican
Administration our military strength and strategy suecessfully met the Communist
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challenge in Berlin, at Quemoy and Matsu, and in Lebanon in the Middle East.
We must remind our fellow citizens that America's prestige and success in the
1950s has deteriorated under the vascillating indecision of the "waite and see"
policies of the Democrats "bos"
appropriate to regist splaty & Cula
W hite in The subject & thotragly freign of policy it is
Under The Kennedy almendration it has been
one neghtmare after another.
2/ Predoner Ranson
1) Bay of Pip
3). smit mething Buell-up
4/ Loos 8 initiative sence November 1962
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the "dust sattle 4 hope for a brok. This didn't
Present Demarate Play, of There is me, is work to let
in China in the 1940s. 2t will by desmally a failure in Caby.
inflllmtion of I Laten whe Certifien d friends Smith awive
Transfelly metheating There is which Communst. our
Domestically The The Kennely policies at home dente
widely from compaign promots
1). This will be The most pseally improponsible
administration in the nations Hrstory
a) In The first 30 months the Whing Kids
in The White Hmol will have 1
1). collected more tabes
2). ment more federal friends
3/. accummulated the federal defict
b). This administration will never balance the federal
then any other administration in PEACE or WAR
FORD is LIBRARY
federal payments, mountry federal interest payments
bubyet - they plan it that why with ever encreasing
2). This Demonater read on agrentture
is even -
of one the a careful loss at The budgets
There is no donth that See. Freeman is the
for the Dyt. of agrenttent In The past 2-2 years
most expensed community wer produced 4 the Dept.
His policies / have been no help To the consumer
Desartms 3 to the tappayer
munous to The Farmer.
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
2 think it supreport when The promons of
America had the chance -thing vated for FREEDOM
of against FREEMAN.
A few suggestions for the months ahead:
1). TELL THE TRUTH - TELL IT OFTEN - TELL IT WITH CONVICTION
It is beginning to get through to the American people that there is
very little substance to the fog of publicity put out by the
mimeograph machines in the White House.
I
Folks at home are beginning to realize that an Administration
can manage the news just so long.
The American people are catching on. By the time of the 1964
election, if we ф our job, all American will know there is a shaky, shify
foundation under the House that Jack Built.
FORD is LIBRARY
2). POINT OUT BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS
While today's Democratic Party is dominated by radicalism and "big
potition
city police, = the G.O.P. continues to represent modern, progressive, common
sense, conservatism with party control resting in the rank and file membership.
The Democratic Party today is the party of "big government" demanding
more and more government power over every citizen. As Republicans we defend and insist
authority
upon individual initiative, free enterprise, and limited government.
Our Republican Party is a unified, national party with achievable
3).
goals. Our opponents form a peculiar coalition with no unity in purpose and
little mutual respect.
FORD & LIBRARY 078829
Domestically The Democratic Read The
Domestically its policies at home can not mut their Demonder
compaign promoter -
1). the Kennedy almendration will go down in birtony
what must Regultures do To win
Date What Republicans must do to WIII
We Republicans must start walking across America block by block, stopping
Resmal
at every home and farm and factory and dockside along the way, pointing out the failure
at the same Time we must
of the Democrats and 1 selling these basic Republican principles I have been talking
about.
If we do this, we will retire those Kennedys from the White House to Glen Ora,
or Newport, or Hyannis Port, or Palm Beach, or wherever else they may have homes by
that time.
The people who are going to put the wheels under the Kennedy rocking chair
and push him out of the White House are right here in this room. You have an important
state. You have the enthusiasm and the desire. You can get the money. You have the
independent spirit of the Abe Lincolns and Teddy Roosevelts and Dwight Eisenhowers and
other greats of our Republican Party. You have all the ingredients so that you can
bring victory to us and to the nation in 1964. The question is -- will you accept
AL 13 the FORD LIBRARY
challenge ??