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THE
WHITE HOUSE
OFFICE OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT
WORKSHEET
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Subject Codes:
Name of Document: BRIEFING PAPERS FOR
PR 007.01
APPOINTMENTS FOR MAR1881
PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULED
1) Subject: Meeting with tonet Collins
and students of Chadwick School
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2) Meeting with Freshmen Senators
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and Chairmen sente Campaign Committee
3) Meeting with Representative Guy
Vander tagt mandy Evans,
and LIESRE VAN KESSEL, a
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member of the Dutch underground
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during World war II
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fam Wright to receive some
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5 Meeting with KARIE KAYE Ross, 1981
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Mail of Cotton, and members of
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THE WHITE HOUSE
UNPUBLISHED
March 17, 1981
WASHINGTON
4:30 pm
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 18, 1981
8:30 am
Greet Chadwick School group preceding their
Map Room
(10 min)
White House Tour /PINN JAMES /ECIZ. Dave Group PHOTO /GTA
(Elizabeth Dole)
(TAB A)
White House Photographer Only
8:45 am
Breakfast with Freshman Republicans in
First Floor
(60 min)
the Senate
(TAB B)
Family Dining
(Max Friedersdorf)
Room
Press Photo Opportunity at Beginning Only
10
10:00 am Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
10:30
am -1/103 National Security Briefing Bill Crank, BUSH, Murpinpvel Office
(15 min)
(Richard V. Allen)
BAKER
10:45 amm/ Meeting
with James Baker, Edwin Meese,
Oval Office
(15 min)
Michael Deaver, Max Friedersdorf, James
Brady and David Gergen
11:45 am
Congressional Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Max Friedersdorf) kgn DUAERSTEIN ATTENTED
71:45-11:57
Cong. Guy Vander Jagt, Hermanda (Mandy)
Rosalie Evans and Lieske van Kessel - 10 min
Press Photo Opportunit
(TAB C)
WHITE HOUSE only
11:58-12:05 Cong. Jim Wright, to Present Jalapeno/
Jelly Beans from Texas - 10 min
(TAB D)
White House Photographer Only
11:06-12:13
Senators David Boren and Don Nickles and Power Moone
Cong. Glenn English of Oklahoma, and
Karie Kaye Ross, Maid of Cotton - 10 min
Press Photo Opportunity
17:07-12:10 PHOTO one.
(TAB E)
12:15 pm Meeting with Attorney General William French
Oval Office
(25 min) Smith E. Mease
(Craig Fuller)
No Press Coverage
1:00
12:45 pm Return to Residence for Lunch
Afternoon Private Time
2:00 DEB- RESIDENCE - RIDING SITES BRIGFING
(DCF)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Wednesday, March 18, 1981
MEETING WITH: Janet Collins and Chadwick
School group from California
LOCATION:
MAP ROOM
TIME:
8:30 AM - 8:40 PM
FROM:
Elizabeth H. Dole
PURPOSE:
To greet Chadwick School group from California
and to extend congratulations to Janet Collins
on her upcoming retirement.
BACKGROUND:
Janet Collins is a former teacher of Maureen
and Mike Reagan and will be retiring after
thirty-nine years at Chadwick School in
teaching and administration. For the past
ten years Ms. Collins has been bringing thirty
elementary-age students to Washington and
Williamsburg to introduce them to their
government, past and present. Her group has
always had general tours of the White House
and it is Ms. Collins dream that they could
have a special White House tour which has
been arranged.
PARTICIPANTS:
See attached sheet.
PRESS PLAN:
Photo opportunity
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
8:30 AM
You will greet Ms. Collins and the Chadwick
School group assembled in the MAP Room.
--
Upon congratulating Ms. Collins on her retirement
the White House photographers will take photos.
You will then make brief remarks.
8:40 AM
After thanking the group you will depart.
Attachments/Talking Points/Participants
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH
CHADWICK SCHOOL GROUP
-- Your devotion to education, in general, and to Chadwick
School, specifically, has been much admired by many. Even
before Mike and Maureen joined Chadwick, I was aware of your
outstanding reputation.
-- I am delighted to have the chance to greet you on this, your
last Chadwick tour. Your retirement will be a great loss to
Chadwick.
-- I hope each of you will enjoy your stay in Washington and
learn as much as possible about your Government.
-- Good luck.
PARTICIPANTS IN MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT
AND CHADWICK SCHOOL ON MARCH 18, 1981
Guests
Burrelli, Helen
DOB:
SSN:
Christensen, Audrey
DOB:
SSN:
Collins, Janet
DOB:
SSN:
Foltz, Patricia
DOB:
SSN:
Mossman, Judy
DOB:
SSN:
Turkovich, Anne
DOB:
SSN:
Trutanick, Jean
DOB:
SSN:
Administration
The President
Thelma Duggin
CHADWICK SCHOOL STUDENTS
Bacharack, Steve
Harbor Beach, Calif.
Burrelli, Greg
Torrance, Calif.
Burrelli, Lisa
Torrance, Calif.
Feld, Yascha
Wichita, Kansas
Florance, Steve
Los Angeles, Calif.
Garland, Robert
Redondo Beach, Calif.
Gembra, Geraldine
Redondo Beach, Calif.
Gelles, Harrison
Torrance, Calif.
Herring, Michele
Torrance, Calif.
Harsley, Christen
Los Angeles, Calif.
Moore, Ryan
Torrance, Calif.
Morrison, Kim
Redondo Beach, Calif.
Mossman, Beth
San Pedro, Calif
Nazaki, Darrin
Los Angeles, Calif.
Panitck, Jill
San Pedro, Calif.
Robbins, Felecia
Redondo Beach, Calif.
Prodromedes, Chris
Inglewood, Calif.
CHADWICK SCHOOL STUDENTS
PAGE TWO
Singer, Joe Ellen
Portsmouth, Virginia
Spamer, Luis
Santa Barbara, Calif.
Thompson, Toia
Los Angeles, Calif.
Trutanick, Tony
Redondo Beach, Calif.
Wong, Chris
Los Ageles, Calif.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 16, 1981
MEETING WITH FRESHMEN SENATORS AND SENATE
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
DATE:
March 18, 1981
LOCATION:
First Floor Family Dining Room
TIME:
8:45 a.m.
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf m.f.
I. PURPOSE
To allow you to meet each of the Freshmen Senators and
impress upon them the importance of working with you to
carry out the November 4th mandate.
II. BACKGROUND
On November 4th, 16 Republicans were elected to the Senate and
for the first time in 26 years, the Republicans are in control
of the Senate. The fact that these newly elected Senators
find themselves in the Senate majority and in many cases,
chairing important subcommittees in the Senate is largely
attributable to the success of your Presidential campaign.
The retention of this very important power base can only be
achieved if there is a very strong sense of commitment on
their part to the economic program of your administration.
If the economic program is not enacted, or if it is weakened
by special interests retaining their hold on the Federal
Treasury, their majority status, their seats in the Senate
and your Presidency, as well as the future of this country
is jeopardized.
This meeting is an opportunity to establish or re-establish
a personal rapport with each Senator and hopefully for them
to establish a collective identity with your Presidency and
your programs.
III. PARTICIPANTS
See Attachment 1.
IV.
PRESS PLAN
Pool photo opportunity after participants are seated. No
open press coverage. White House photographer for individual
photo's with the President.
-2-
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senators arrive through the Southwest Gate in the Diplomatic
Reception Room and are ushered to the First Floor Family
Dining Room. The President enters and greets the Senators.
The President and guests are seated and the pool coverage
takes place. Breakfast is served.
After Breakfast Sequence
A. Remarks by the President (5 minutes)
B. The President recognizes Senator Heinz and Senator
Packwood
C. In a break with Senate tradition, Senator Baker has
suggested that the President call on Senator Specter
to speak for the Class of 1981 since Senator Specter
is the 100th ranking Senator
D. Remarks by Senator Specter
E. The President calls on Senator Baker
F. Remarks by Senator Baker
G. Closing remarks by the President
Attachments: Participants
Talking Points
ATTACHMENT 1
PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Howard Baker - Majority Leader
Senator John Heinz - Past Chairman of the National Republican
Senatorial Committee
Senator Robert Packwood - Current Chairman of the National
Republican Senatorial Commiteee
Secretary Regan
David Stockman
Murray Weidenbaum
Freshmen Senators
Senator James Abdnor - South Dakota
Senator Alfonse D'Amato - New York
Senator Jeremiah Denton - Alabama
Senator John East - North Carolina
Senator Slade Gorton - Washington
Senator Charles Grassley - Iowa
Senator Paula Hawkins - Florida
Senator Bob Kasten - Wisconsin
Senator Mack Mattingly - Georgia
Senator Frank Murkowski - Alaska
Senator Don Nickles - Oklahoma
Senator Dan Quayle - Indiana
Senator Warren Rudman - New Hampshire
Senator Arlen Specter - Pennsylvania
Senator Steven Symms - Idaho
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
BAKER
Dick Allen
Martin Anderson
Mike Deaver
Jim Brady
Max Friedersdorf
Powell Moore
Pam Turner
Dave Swanson
Bob Thompson
Regrets
Senator Mark Andrews - North Dakota
ATTACHMENT 2
TALKING POINTS
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING
WITH FRESHMEN SENATORS
A.
TALKING POINTS
9:26 26
--
Remind them that the November 4th election produced an
overwhelming mandate for you and the 16 Senators in this
room today. Since this group has not met to celebrate
your collective victory and reflect on the responsibilities
that victory brings, you felt it important to meet here
today.
--
The mandate you share with them is simply to turn the economy
around and to restore our defense strength. To do that, the
economic plan you sent to the Hill must be enacted as quickly
as possible.
-- Emphasize that each vote on spending and tax cuts will be
difficult. However, point out that each vote will become
even more difficult if they give in to one special interest
while telling others no.
--
Remind them that the reasons we have gotten into our economic
problem is because Senators who held their seats in prior
years, for one reason or another, gave special interests
unjustifiable claims on the Federal Treasury. The Class
of 1981 was elected to do just the opposite.
B.
RECOGNIZE SENATOR HEINZ AND SENATOR PACKWOOD
--
Comment that the election of 16 new Republican Senators was
the most significant event in Republican Party politics in
more than two decades since this has enabled Republicans
to gain control of the Senate.
ATTACHMENT 2 (continued)
TALKING POINTS
--
A lion's share of the responsibility for the tremendous
victory has to be placed in the hands of Senator John
Heinz, last year's Chairman of the National Republican
Senatorial Committee. He deserves a round of applause.
--
Recognize Senator Packwood and comment that in two years
you hope Senator Packwood can present 16 more Freshmen
Republicans.
C.
INTRODUCTION OF SENATOR ARLEN SPECTOR OF PENNSYLVANIA
:
In jest, indicate that you are going to break with Senate
9:28
tradition by asking, not the most senior of the group of
Senators to speak, but rather select the Senator who
occupies that special place at the absolute bottom of the
seniority ladder.
--
Comment that in some ways it is an unenviable position to
hold but in this case, Senator Specter will not have to
wait his turn. His turn is NOW.
--
Point out that he follows in a distinguished line of Number
100s. One of the most recent is Senator Mark Hatfield who
ascended from number 100 to become Chairman of the Appro-
priations Committee.
--
Ask Senator Specter to speak for the Freshmen Class.
9:31
BUSH REMARKS
9:31
D.
AFTER SENATOR SPECTER SPEAKS,
RECOGNIZE SENATOR BAKER.
E.
AFTER SENATOR BAKER SPEAKS, CLOSE MEETING.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
The President
The Vice President
Max Friedersdorf
Mike Deaver
Dick Allen
Martin Anderson
Senator Baker
Powell Moore
Senator Specter
Senator Abdnor
Senator Denton
Senator East
Senator Kasten
Senator Mattingly
Senator Nickles
Senator Quayle
TABLE 3
TABLE 4
David Stockman
Secretary Regan
Murray Weidenbaum
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Pam Turner
Jim Brady
Bob Thompson
Senator Packwood
Senator Heinz
Senator Gorton
Senator D'Amato
Senator Hawkins
Senator Grassley
Senator Rudman
Senator Murkowski
David Swanson
Senator Symms
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 14, 1981
MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVE GUY VANDER JAGT
(REPUBLICAN, MICHIGAN),
HERMANDA (MANDY) ROSALIE EVANS
AND LIESKE VAN KESSEL
DATE:
Wednesday, March 18, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
11:45 A.M. (ten minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf W
I.
PURPOSE
To honor Representative Guy Vander Jagt's request
for the President to meet his constituent (Mandy
Evans) and her Dutch friend (Lieske Van Kessel).
Mrs. Van Kessel is credited with saving the lives
of many persons hiding or fleeing from the Germans
during World War II, including Ms. Evans and a
number of downed Allied airmen.
II.
BACKGROUND
Congressman Guy Vander Jagt represents the Ninth
District of Michigan, which covers most of the
eastern shore of Lake Michigan and extends from
Allegan County in the south to Leelanau in the
north. The southern portion of the District, in
combination with Grand Rapids, has the nation's
largest concentration of Dutch-Americans.
Guy Vander Jagt was first elected to Congress in
1966 when his predecessor, Robert Griffin, ran suc-
cessfully for the United States Senate. Guy since
has distinguished himself as an orator of unusual
ability, as reflected by his performance as Keynote
Speaker at the Republican National Convention last
year. As Chairman of the National Republican Con-
gressional Committee (NRCC), Guy played a major
role in the election of the fifty-two new Republican
Members of the House last Fall. Although he lost
a hotly contested race with Bob Michel in December
to become the House Republican Leader, Guy remains
as one of eight members of the official House
Republican Leadership by virtue of his continuing
role as NRCC Chairman. Guy also serves on the House
Ways and Means Committee.
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Mrs. Lieske (pronounced "Leeska") Van Kessel, of
the Netherlands, was a member of the Dutch Underground
during World War II. She is credited with saving the
lives of hundreds of Jewish refugees and downed Allied
airmen during the course of the war. She reportedly
hid Mandy Evans, who is Jewish, on her houseboat for
approximately a year. Ms. Evans recently won a
"Fantasy Wish" contest sponsored by radio station WGN
in Chicago ("The Wally Phillips Show") ; and, as a
result she was reunited with Mrs. Van Kessel. During
Mrs. Van Kessel's visit, the two women plan to tour
the United States.
The reunion has received national press coverage,
including an appearance on the "Today" show on
Monday, March 16, 1981. During the "Today" show
interview, Ms. Evans was asked about the U.S. tour the
two women are taking. She replied, in part, "We will
be meeting the President on Wednesday; and, of course
that tops it all."
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Representative Guy Vander Jagt (Republican, Michigan)
Ms. Hermanda (Mandy) Rosalie Evans
Mrs. Lieske Van Kessel
WALL PHILLIPS- WIN RADIO
Staff
KEN DUBENSTEIN
Max L. Friedersdorf
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer only
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
No set schedule
Attachment:
Talking Points
ATTACHMENT
TALKING POINTS
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH
REPRESENTATIVE GUY VANDER JAGT (REPUBLICAN, MICHIGAN),
HERMANDA (MANDY) ROSALIE EVANS AND LIESKE VAN KESSEL
Acknowledge Guy Vander Jagt's continuing dedication and
leadership on matters of vital importance to the nation.
Mention that, with a name like Vander Jagt and such a
large concentration of Dutch-Americans in his Congres-
sional District, a good Dutch heritage must have
something to do with it.
Recall that you were nicknamed "Dutch" by your father,
even though you actually are of Irish, Scotch and English
ancestry; and indicate that you have never been prouder
of the association.
Express your admiration of the extreme dedication and
courage exhibited by the Underground during World War II.
-- Indicate that the experiences of individuals like Mandy
Evans and Lieske Van Kessel occupy a permanent place in
history that always will be remembered by those who
cherish freedom and believe in the dignity of human life.
In thanking them for visiting with you, wish Mandy Evans
and Lieske Van Kessel well throughout their American
travels.
Note: Lieske is pronounced "Leeska"
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 14, 1981
MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVE JIM WRIGHT (D-TEX),
THE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER
March 18, 1981
The Oval Office
11:55 a.m. (10 minutes)
FROM: Max L. Friedersdorf m.6
I. PURPOSE
For Mr. Wright to present the President with jalapeno jelly
beans from Texas.
II. BACKGROUND
Mr. Wright had been given these jalapeno jelly beans for
presentation to you by the cast at the Grandbury Opera in
Texas.
Mr. Wright's accompanying letter contained the following
admonition: "You will recall, of course, that in Spanish
the "j" in jalapeno is pronounced like the English "h".
Be careful, Mr. President, these are jot as jell."
III. PARTICIPANTS
Max L. Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
No specific agenda
Attachments: Talking Points
Mr. Wright's Letter
ATTACHMENT 1
TALKING POINTS
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH
REPRESENTATIVE JIM WRIGHT (D-TEX) ,
THE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER
-- Express your appreciation for the Majority Leader's help
in developing a specific timetable for consideration of
the economic package.
-- Acknowledge that such an agreement is unprecedented and
indicates a mutual commitment to resolving the nation's
economic problems.
-- Recognize that while some partisan actions will occur,
you are pleased that the political rhetoric has not been
nearly as hot as the jalapeno jelly beans.
-- Reiterate your pledge of complete cooperation with the
Congress to ensure expeditious passage of the economic
package.
NOTE: The Gift Office advised that the President is allowed
to accept but NOT EAT these jelly beans.
THE WHITE
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OFFICE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
JIM WRIGHT
TEXAS
February 24, 1981
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
Some of your friends and well-wishers in Texas,
knowing of your fondness for jelly beans, wanted you to
have some of the enclosed regional delicacies -- jalapeno
jelly beans.
These are made of the nectar of the Mexican
jalapeno pepper and in most cases have not been known
12
to remove varnish from the teeth. They were sent to you
by the cast at the Granbury Opera in Texas, whose director
is Joann Miller.
You will recall, of course, that in Spanish the
"j" in jalapeno is pronounced like the English "h."
Be careful, Mr. President. These are jot as
jell.
Sincerely,
Jim Wright
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 14, 1981
MEETING WITH THE 1981 MAID OF COTTON,
MISS KARIE KAYE ROSS, OF CLINTON, OKLAHOMA,
ALONG WITH SENATOR BOREN, SENATOR NICKLES
AND CONGRESSMAN ENGLISH
DATE:
Wednesday, March 18, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
12:05 - 12:15 P.M. (10 minutes)
THRU:
FROM:
Max Powell L. A. Friedersdorf Moore P.A.M m.f.
I. PURPOSE
To respond to a request from Senator Boren, Senator Nickles
and Congressman English for a photograph session with the
Maid of Cotton.
II. BACKGROUND
Karie Kaye Ross, the 1981 Maid of Cotton, is a twenty-one
year old senior at the University of Oklahoma and is from
Clinton, Oklahoma. The Maid of Cotton is sponsored by
the National Cotton Council and her purpose is to focus
attention on the importance of cotton to the economy of
the nation.
Senator Boren is a member of the Senate Finance Committee
and one of two Democrats to sponsor last year the Roth-Kemp
tax proposal. He is one of the organizers of a coalition
of twelve moderate to conservative Democrats in the Senate.
A schedule proposal is pending for you to meet with this
group.
Senator Nickles was elected with you in 1980. He is the
youngest member of the Senate. As Chairman of the Labor
Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human
Resources, he is a strong advocate of your economic package.
Congressman Glenn English is a member of the Stenholm Group
and a member of the Subcommittee of the House Agriculture
Committee, which will have considered the Dairy Price Support
Issue on Wednesday morning, just before coming to the White
House. The question of postponing the automatic increase in the
Dairy Price Support on April 1 is considered to be an important
first test in the economic package. You should also know that
prior to returning to his native state of Oklahoma to become
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
Page 2
involved in politics in the late 60's, he was Chief
Assistant to the Majority Caucus of the California
Assembly.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Miss Karie Kaye Ross
Senator Boren
Senator Nickles
Congressman English
Staff
Powell A. Moore
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and photo opportunity for the
press.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Greeting of participants in the Oval Office and pose for
two sets of photographs:
1. A group photograph of all six participants.
2.
A photograph of the President, the Vice President
and the Maid of Cotton.
Attachment: Talking Points
ATTACHMENT
TALKING POINTS
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH
1981 MAID OF COTTON, MISS KARIE KAYE ROSS,
SENATOR BOREN, SENATOR NICKLES AND CONGRESSMAN
ENGLISH
-- You may want to comment to Boren that you hope to have the
coalition of moderate to conservative Democrats that he has
been organizing down to the White House soon, espcially since
the Stenholm Group has been here.
--
You may want to comment to Nickles about the tough stance
that he is taking in the Senate Committee on Labor and Human
Resources against the balance of the Committee that is
trying to avoid making cuts in social programs.
-- You may wish to comment that this will be Nickles' second
visit to the White House on Wednesday, having been here for
breakfast with the freshman, pointing out that this should
be an indication to the people of Oklahoma of how highly he
is regarded at the White House.
-- You may want to ask English about how the bill to eliminate
the automatic increase in the Dairy Price Support on April 1
faired in the House Agriculture Subcommittee that morning.