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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Collection: Roberts, John G.: Files
Folder Title: Chron File (04/11/1986)
Box: 67
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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
DLB 8/30/2005
File Folder
CHRON FILE - (04/11/1986)
FOIA
F05-139/01
Box Number
67
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18DLB
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COPY Reagan Presidential Record
1 MEMO
ROBERTS TO DIANNA HOLLAND, RE:
1 4/11/1986 B6
929
REAPPOINTMENT OF TO THE
PANAMA CANAL JOINT COMMISSION
ON THE ENVIRONMENT (PARTIAL)
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose Internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted Invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose Information complied for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial Institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
E.O. 13233
C. Closed In accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS Job
SUBJECT:
Silver Medallion made by Jerry Adams
which Depicts the President
The Gift Unit referred to me for any appropriate action a
hand-made silver medallion sent to the President, depicting a
profile of the President on one side and the White House on the
other. The item has already been appropriately processed by the
Gift Unit, but that office was concerned about possible copies
and marketing of the same.
I recommend no response. There is nothing we can do to prevent
people from creating commemorative items such as this, nor do
these items raise the problem of commercial endorsement by the
President. The President's likeness is not associated with a
separate commercial product -- the likeness itself is the
product, and therefore does not suggest an endorsement. Were we
to object to this we would also be required to object to the
countless plates sold on the Mall with the President's likeness,
and even to postcards of the President.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
JOHN G. ROBERTS John
COPY - Reagan Presidential Record
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Reappointment of Mary Rose Hughes and
Paul David Guth to the Panama Canal
Joint Commission on the Environment
I have reviewed the Personal Data Statements submitted by the
above-referenced individuals in connection with their
prospective appointments. Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. $ 3616 (b) the
President appoints three U.S. representatives to the Joint
Commission. The U.S. representatives are to review periodically
the impact of the implementation of the Panama Canal Treaty of
1977 on the environment. 22 U.S.C. § 3616 (a).
Mr. Guth is a partner in a Philadelphia law firm.
Ms. Hughes is an attorney associated with
a Washington law firm.
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Both appointments may proceed.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1986
Dear Mr. Harbuck:
Senator Denton has forwarded to the White House a copy of your
letter to him concerning the terrorist incident involving TWA
flight 847. You enclosed with that letter a check for ten
dollars, payable to the President, as a personal contribution to
be used toward a reward fund for the apprehension and conviction
of the terrorists responsible for that tragedy.
While we certainly appreciate the concern expressed in your
letter, the Federal Government is not permitted to accept
private donations for these purposes. We are, accordingly,
returning your check to you. Please be assured that the
President is doing everything possible to confront the menace of
international terrorism.
Thank you for sharing your views on the issue with us.
Sincerely,
John Bobart
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Allen W. Harbuck
Route 1
Red Level, Alabama 36474
Enclosure
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 828R
SUBJECT:
Wonders Whether Marcos Contributed
$2-3 Million to Presidential Campaign
While he was Governor
I raised this item at a morning staff meeting, and Mr. Fielding
decided that we should not respond.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1986
Dear Mr. Nash:
Thank you for your recent letter to the President concerning the
"For Spacious Skys" program. In that letter you requested a
message from the President to be used in a mailing to companies
you have identified as possible private sector supporters of and
contributors to the program.
The White House generally adheres to a policy of not endorsing
particular private charitable or educational fundraising
efforts. As I am certain you can imagine, the President
receives countless requests to support worthy fundraising
endeavors. We cannot grant them all, and there is no equitable
way to discriminate among the requests. Out of fairness to
all, we have been compelled to adopt the general policy of
declining such requests.
Exceptions to this policy do exist, but they are limited to
organizations with which the Presidency is traditionally
associated, such as the Red Cross, or organizations with which
the President or First Lady have been personally involved. I
hope you will understand the reasons we must adhere to this
policy.
With every good wish for the success of your efforts,
Sincerely,
John Robert
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Alan E. Nash
Q Marketing Limited, Inc.
The Ames Schoolhouse
450 Washington Street
Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
bcc: Andrew H. Card, Jr.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR ALAN M. KRANOWITZ
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (HOUSE)
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS JJR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Request for Auction Item for the
South Coast Repertory Theatre
You have asked for our views on a request from Congressman
Badham that the President and Mrs. Reagan donate an item to be
auctioned off for the benefit of the South Coast Repertory
Theatre. It is established White House policy that White House
items not be provided for charitable auctions. This policy is
based on our inability to provide items for all the worthy
charities that request them, and the difficulty of distin-
guishing in any fair way among those charities that should be
given items and those that should not.
The foregoing policy applies to White House memorabilia, as
such. There is nothing, however, that prevents the President
and Mrs. Reagan from donating personal items -- including items
they have used in the White House -- should they wish to do so.
The President and Mrs. Reagan have in fact done so on infrequent
occasions in the past, for charities in which they were
personally involved or particularly interested, or for political
fundraisers. We will leave it to you to determine if the
instant request should be brought to the personal attention of
the President and First Lady, to determine if they wish to
donate a personal item.
DRAFT
Dear President Handler:
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I am sorry I cannot be with you, Justice Brennan, Senators Metenbaum and
Heinz, Congressmen Kemp and Solarz and your distinguished company at tonight's
induction of Sanford D. Greenberg as a Brandeis Fellow.
Our country has been enriched by the achievements of your outstanding
University, and I wish you continuing good fortune in your next four decades.
I share your pride at Mr. Greenberg's inspirational accomplishments. All
Americans stand taller because ours is a society where people like Sandy
Greenberg and Louis Brandeis have the opportunity to overcome adversity to
achieve success. Congratulations.
Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR MAURICE C. INMAN, JR.
GENERAL COUNSEL
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS DDR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Visas for Missionaries of Charity
Nuns in the United States
In the attached letter to the President, Mother Theresa
expresses her concern over the handling of certain visa
applications made on behalf of members of her order. We would
appreciate your review of this matter and a recommendation on a
response (including whether the response should be from the
White House or INS).
Many thanks.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR.
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS
AND SCHEDULING, DIRECTOR OF
PRIVATE SECTOR INITIATIVES
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
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ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Inaugural Funds
You have asked for our views on a response to a letter to Tom
Dawson from Robert Lawrence Balzer, concerning the participation
of winemakers and restauranteurs in the Inaugural festivities.
Mr. Balzer's letter also makes reference to the pending legal
dispute concerning William Anton's claim for lost profits and
other damages arising from the Taste of America. Since that
matter is still pending in litigation, you should make no
mention of it in any reply you might send. Indeed, I would
recommend not sending the Presidential letter of thanks
requested by Balzer. It has been well over a year since the
Inaugural, and any letters from the President, however carefully
crafted, could be seized upon by interested parties to the Taste
of America dispute.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR.
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS
AND SCHEDULING, DIRECTOR OF
PRIVATE SECTOR INITIATIVES
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL 022 TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Contribute a "Doodle" or Memento to an Art
Auction Sponsored by Very Special Arts
You have asked for our views on a request from Jean Kennedy
Smith that the President donate a "doodle" or a memento from one
of his films to be auctioned off to benefit Very Special Arts.
It is established White House policy that White House items not
be provided for charitable auctions. This policy is based on
our inability to provide items for all the worthy charities that
request them, and the difficulty of distinguishing in any fair
way among those charities that should be given items and those
that should not.
The foregoing policy applies to White House memorabilia, as
such. There is nothing, however, that prevents the President
and Mrs. Reagan from donating personal items -- including items
they have used in the White House -- should they wish to do SO.
The President and Mrs. Reagan have in fact done so on infrequent
occasions in the past, for charities in which they were
personally involved or particularly interested, or for political
fundraisers. We will leave it to you to determine if the
instant request should be brought to the personal attention of
the President and First Lady, to determine if they wish to
donate a personal item.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
4/11
TO: PJW
FROM: John G. Roberts, Jr.
Associate Counsel D2R
to the President
FYI
COMMENT
ACTION
PROPOSED PARAGRAPH ON
FULLER - SHOULD BE
HELD UNTIL FULLER
HAS OPPORTUNITY TO
REVIEW HIS NOTES
cc: CHRIS COX
DRAFT
Craig Fuller noted that he was not directly involved in planning
for the summit, and did not directly participate with the group
looking at the issues of acid rain or the appointment of Special
Envoys. Mr. Fuller stated that he became involved, by virtue of
his position as Assistant to the President for Cabinet Affairs,
only to the extent of making certain that OMB looked at all the
implications of the issues. Mr. Fuller could recall no contacts
with Mr. Deaver on the question of acid rain or Special Envoys.
Mr. Fuller expressed his belief that the issue came up at a
Senior Staff meeting, which Mr. Deaver attended. According to
Mr. Fuller, Mr. Deaver may have indicated that it was important
to address the issue, but gave no formulation concerning what
needed to be done to resolve it. Mr. Fuller stated that he
recalled no involvement by Mr. Deaver other than his
participation at the Senior Staff meeting. Mr. Fuller further
noted that it was possible that his office sent a paper to OMB
on the issues, but Mr. Fuller could not remember Mr. Deaver
being involved in any way in the preparation of such a paper.
DRAFT