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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR CHARLES E. GRASSLEY (R-IOWA)
DATE:
October 27, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office RESIDENCE soury
TIME:
1:00 - 1:15 p.m. (15 minutes)
1:05-1:28 1:05
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf M-G
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II.
BACKGROUND
Senator Grassley is currently undecided on the AWACS issue.
He cites concern about technology transfer and the unreliability
of the Saudis, but his real concern is the political consequences
of the strong opposition of his colleague, Roger Jepsen, as well
as opposition of five or six members of the Iowa congressional
delegation and the controversy surrounding a man he has recom-
mended for U. S. Attorney for Iowa.
Hopefully, the U. S. Attorney problem has been solved. For
your background, Senator Grassley recommended Evan Hultman to
be nominated for U. S. Attorney in Iowa, in spite of the fact
that Hultman has been under investigation by a subcommittee
of the Senate Judiciary Committee on possible perjury charges.
The Justice Department has not believed that Hultman committed
any wrongdoing, but there was an unwillingness at the White
House to overlook the fact that the subcommittee investigation
has been occurring and the possibility of embarrassment to you
in this connection. During a discussion of the matter with
Powell Moore of the Legislative Affairs Office, Grassley showed
impatience with the delay and Moore suggested that loyalty
is a two way street referring specifically to Grassley's unwill-
ingness to cooperate with the debt ceiling vote and the AWACS
sale. Grassley accused Moore of intimidation and his Press
Secretary took the incident to the Iowa media. He refused to
come to the White House to discuss this issue with you and to
indicate the intensity of his feelings, he told one of his
colleagues that he was not coming to the White House until
Powell Moore was fired.
Since then, the subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee
held a day of hearings on the charges against Hultman and the
hearings confirm for the Justice Department their original
belief that the charges against Hultman can not be substantiated.
Moreover, Moore and Grassley have made peace with each other.
Moore apologized to Grassley for discussing AWACS and the U. S.
Attorney in the same conversation and Grassley apologized to
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR CHARLES E. GRASSLEY (R-IOWA)
DATE:
October 27, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
1:00 - 1:15 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf M-G
I.
PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II.
BACKGROUND
Senator Grassley is currently undecided on the AWACS issue.
He cites concern about technology transfer and the unreliability
of the Saudis, but his real concern is the political consequences
of the strong opposition of his colleague, Roger Jepsen, as well
as opposition of five or six members of the Iowa congressional
delegation and the controversy surrounding a man he has recom-
mended for U. S. Attorney for Iowa.
Hopefully, the U. S. Attorney problem has been solved. For
your background, Senator Grassley recommended Evan Hultman to
be nominated for U. S. Attorney in Iowa, in spite of the fact
that Hultman has been under investigation by a subcommittee
of the Senate Judiciary Committee on possible perjury charges.
The Justice Department has not believed that Hultman committed
any wrongdoing, but there was an unwillingness at the White
House to overlook the fact that the subcommittee investigation
has been occurring and the possibility of embarrassment to you
in this connection. During a discussion of the matter with
Powell Moore of the Legislative Affairs Office, Grassley showed
impatience with the delay and Moore suggested that loyalty
is a two way street referring specifically to Grassley's unwill-
ingness to cooperate with the debt ceiling vote and the AWACS
sale. Grassley accused Moore of intimidation and his Press
Secretary took the incident to the Iowa media. He refused to
come to the White House to discuss this issue with you and to
indicate the intensity of his feelings, he told one of his
colleagues that he was not coming to the White House until
Powell Moore was fired.
Since then, the subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee
held a day of hearings on the charges against Hultman and the
hearings confirm for the Justice Department their original
belief that the charges against Hultman can not be substantiated.
Moreover, Moore and Grassley have made peace with each other.
Moore apologized to Grassley for discussing AWACS and the U. S.
Attorney in the same conversation and Grassley apologized to
-2-
Moore for going public with the incident. We have also
indicated to Jepsen and Grassley that we will proceed in
processing the nomination, but Hultman will not be nominated
until a routine FBI investigation has been completed.
In spite of the fact that this issue is now hopefully behind
us, Grassley remains uncomfortable with the appearances of
a vote either way, since this controversy over the U. S.
Attorney has been brought to the attention of the public in
Iowa.
III.
PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Charles Grassley
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer, no press.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Grassley will enter the Southwest Gate, through the
Diplomatic Reception Room, and be escorted to the Oval Office
for a 15-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
--- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do so. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 27, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR HOWELL HEFLIN (D-ALABAMA)
DATE:
October 27, 1981
LOCATION:
The President's Study
TIME:
1:15 - 1:30 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf mb
I. PURPOSE
(:30 1:48
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Howell Heflin is a co-sponsor of the Packwood Resolution,
but continues to maintain that he has "an open mind." He met with
you on October 16 and emerged from the meeting maintaining that he
continues to be concerned that the United States has a tendency to
transfer its technological capabilities to its own detriment.
While he cites his concern over technological transfer, there
are private indications that his real concern is the growing
strength of the Republican party in Alabama and the possible threat
it represents to his re-election in 1984. Of the three Republi-
cans in the House of Representatives from Alabama, only Bill
Dickinson voted in favor of the sale, while Jack Edwards and
Albert Lee Smith voted against it. He is also concerned about
possible challenge from Democratic Congressman Richard Shelby.
There are recurring rumors that Shelby is going to become a
Republican and challenge Howell Heflin in 1984. Shelby also
opposed the sale in the House of Representatives.
Some assurances that a vote with you on this issue would buy him
some protection from Alabama Republicans might be productive in
terms of securing his vote on this issue.
III. PARTICIPANTS
NO STARR
The President
Senator Howell Heflin
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer, no press.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 27, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR HOWELL HEFLIN (D-ALABAMA)
DATE:
October 27, 1981
LOCATION:
The President's Study
TIME:
1:15 - 1:30 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf mb
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Howell Heflin is a co-sponsor of the Packwood Resolution,
but continues to maintain that he has "an open mind." He met with
you on October 16 and emerged from the meeting maintaining that he
continues to be concerned that the United States has a tendency to
transfer its technological capabilities to its own detriment.
While he cites his concern over technological transfer, there
are private indications that his real concern is the growing
strength of the Republican party in Alabama and the possible threat
it represents to his re-election in 1984. Of the three Republi-
cans in the House of Representatives from Alabama, only Bill
Dickinson voted in favor of the sale, while Jack Edwards and
Albert Lee Smith voted against it. He is also concerned about
possible challenge from Democratic Congressman Richard Shelby.
There are recurring rumors that Shelby is going to become a
Republican and challenge Howell Heflin in 1984. Shelby also
opposed the sale in the House of Representatives.
Some assurances that a vote with you on this issue would buy him
some protection from Alabama Republicans might be productive in
terms of securing his vote on this issue.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator Howell Heflin
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer, no press.
- 2 -
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Howell Heflin to arrive through the Southwest Gate, enter
the Diplomatic Reception Room, and be escorted to the President's
study for a 15-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
-- Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
-- I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
--- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
--- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
-- To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do so. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 26, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR WILLIAM ROTH (R-DELAWARE)
DATE: October 27, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office RESIDENCE STUDY
TIME: 1:30 - 1:50 p.m. (20 minutes)
1:52-2:07
52
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Roth is a staunch opponent of the AWACS sale and a co-sponsor
of the Packwood resolution. He has declined our previous invitations
to meet with you personally, although you have had a phone conver-
sation with him. Roth faces re-election next year and is
extremely concerned about the effect this vote will have in terms
of his re-election. Although Roth is going into his campaign with
a 70 percent margin, he is extremely worried about his "credibility"
in terms of the Kemp-Roth proposal. His reasoning is that if the
economy is down next year, he may be blamed in part because of
the Kemp-Roth proposal.
Roth is really torn on this issue. He is extremely nervous about
his re-election but is equally upset about the prospect of opposing
you on this sale. Roth has had a good deal of cooperation from
the Administration in his legislative efforts this year. In
addition to Kemp-Roth, we have been working with him on a so-called
Hoover Commission idea. You remember that you met with him
earlier this year on that subject.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The wire President
Senator William Roth
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 26, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR WILLIAM ROTH (R-DELAWARE)
DATE: October 27, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 1:30 - 1:50 p.m. (20 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Roth is a staunch opponent of the AWACS sale and a co-sponsor
of the Packwood resolution. He has declined our previous invitations
to meet with you personally, although you have had a phone conver-
sation with him. Roth faces re-election next year and is
extremely concerned about the effect this vote will have in terms
of his re-election. Although Roth is going into his campaign with
a 70 percent margin, he is extremely worried about his "credibility"
in terms of the Kemp-Roth proposal. His reasoning is that if the
economy is down next year, he may be blamed in part because of
the Kemp-Roth proposal.
Roth is really torn on this issue. He is extremely nervous about
his re-election but is equally upset about the prospect of opposing
you on this sale. Roth has had a good deal of cooperation from
the Administration in his legislative efforts this year. In
addition to Kemp-Roth, we have been working with him on a so-called
Hoover Commission idea. You remember that you met with him
earlier this year on that subject.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator William Roth
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
- 2 -
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer, no press.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Roth to arrive through the Southwest Gate, enter the
Diplomatic Reception Room, and be escorted to the Oval Office
for a 20-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
-- Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
-- I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
-- To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do SO. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 26, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR HARRISON SCHMITT AND
THREE CONSTITUENTS
DATE: October 27, 1981
LOCATION:
The
Oval
Office
RESIDENCE YELLOW over
TIME: 1:50 - 2:10 p.m. (20 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Schmitt has been officially undecided on the AWACS issue
although we feel that he is leaning toward support. As you may
recall, Schmitt wrote you a letter suggesting that each Senator be
allowed to bring three constituents to the White House for a
briefing on AWACS. His theory is that if some prominent Jewish
constituents could be convinced of the benefits of this sale,
that would reduce pressure on many of the Senators. Although
we could not comply with this request for all Senators, we did
agree to let Senator Schmitt bring three of his constituents
in to hear the arguments on AWACS. Schmitt is up for re-election
and is particularly sensitive to public comments back in the
state.
The Senator will be bringing Mr. Stanley Heyman who is Schmitt's
campaign treasurer and an accountant by trade, Mr. Art Gardenswartz
who owns a sporting goods store, and Mr. Stephen Schiff, the
Beananillo County District Attorney. All three of these men are
from Albuquerque and are prominent members of the Jewish
community. You should make a sound general pitch on the need
for the Saudi air defense enhancement package, and Senator
Schmitt suggests that you emphasize your commitment to the security
of Israel and that you make it very clear how this arms sale will
contribute to peace in the region by moderating Saudi Arabia.
- 2 -
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Harrison Schmitt
Mr. Stanley V. Heyman
Mr. Art Gardenswartz
Mr. Stephen Schiff
Staff
D.FBCHER
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer, no press.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Schmitt and three constituents to arrive through the
Southwest Gate, enter the Diplomatic Reception Room, and be
escorted to the Oval Office for a 20-minute meeting with the
President.
Attachment: Talking Points
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 26, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR HARRISON SCHMITT AND
THREE CONSTITUENTS
DATE: October 27, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 1:50 - 2:10 p.m. (20 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Schmitt has been officially undecided on the AWACS issue
although we feel that he is leaning toward support. As you may
recall, Schmitt wrote you a letter suggesting that each Senator be
allowed to bring three constituents to the White House for a
briefing on AWACS. His theory is that if some prominent Jewish
constituents could be convinced of the benefits of this sale,
that would reduce pressure on many of the Senators. Although
we could not comply with this request for all Senators, we did
agree to let Senator Schmitt bring three of his constituents
in to hear the arguments on AWACS. Schmitt is up for re-election
and is particularly sensitive to public comments back in the
state.
The Senator will be bringing Mr. Stanley Heyman who is Schmitt's
campaign treasurer and an accountant by trade, Mr. Art Gardenswartz.
who owns a sporting goods store, and Mr. Stephen Schiff, the
Beananillo County District Attorney. All three of these men are
from Albuquerque and are prominent members of the Jewish
community. You should make a sound general pitch on the need
for the Saudi air defense enhancement package, and Senator
Schmitt suggests that you emphasize your commitment to the security.
of Israel and that you make it very clear how this arms sale will
contribute to peace in the region by moderating Saudi Arabia.
- 2 -
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Harrison Schmitt
Mr. Stanley V. Heyman
Mr. Art Gardenswartz
Mr. Stephen Schiff
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer, no press.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Schmitt and three constituents to arrive through the
Southwest Gate, enter the Diplomatic Reception Room, and be
escorted to the Oval Office for a 20-minute meeting with the
President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
-- Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
-- I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
-- To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do SO. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 26, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR JAKE GARN (R-UTAH)
DATE: October 27, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 2:10 - 2:30 p.m. (20 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Garn is leaning in favor of the AWACS sale, and we
anticipate that he will support you. The one hang-up in his case
concerns the HUD appropriation bill. Garn is Chairman of the
HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriation
Committee as well as Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and
Urban Affairs Committee. Late this summer, we indicated to him
that the HUD appropriation bill might be vetoed because it
exceeded our budget request. As manager of the bill, Garn became
furious and said "if you veto the HUD bill, you can forget my vote
on AWACS." Since that time, Garn has been heading up a task force
to try to reach some agreement on this issue, and the HUD bill
remains on the Senate Calendar.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Jake Garn
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer, no press.
- 2 -
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Garn to arrive through the Southwest Gate, enter the
Diplomatic Reception Room, and be escorted to the Oval Office
for a 20-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
-- I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do so. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
D
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTO-N
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1981
EVENT: MARSHALL COLEMAN FOR GOVERNOR RALLY IN RICHMOND, VA
WEATHER: Rain, Low 70's
DRESS: Men's Business Suit
5:15 p.m. Depart White House, via Marine One, en route Byrd
International, Richmond, VA.
Flight Time: 1 hr.
Guests Aboard: Sen. John Warner (R-VA)
Cong. Thomas Bliley (R-VA)
* both roundtrip
6:15 p.m.
Arrive Byrd Int'l.
- Open Press Coverage
Met by: J. Marshall Coleman, Rep.
VA Gov. candidate
Mills E. Godwin, former Rep.
VA Gov.
6:25 p.m. Depart en route John Marshall Hotel. In limo: Mills
Godwin, Marshall Coleman, M. Deaver. Drive time: 15
mins.
6:40 p.m. Arrive John Marshall Hotel and proceed to off-stage
announcement area, accompanied by Mr. Godwin and
Mr. Coleman.
6:45 p.m. Proceed to stage and take seat.
(Refer to attached dais seating diagram)
Remarks by: Sen. John Warner
Marshall Coleman
Former Gov. Godwin
Introduction by former Gov. Godwin.
7:03 p.m. Brief remarks.
- Open Press Coverage
Tuesday, October 27, 1981 - Continued
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7:06 p.m. Conclude remarks. Accompanied by Mr. Coleman, proceed
to rope line to shake hands en route holding area.
7:15 p.m. Bid farewell to Mr. Coleman in holding area and proceed
to motorcade.
7:18 p.m. Depart en route Byrd Int'l. In limo: Edward Grimsley--
Editorial Page Editor of Richmond Times Dispatch,
M. Deaver. Drive Time: 15 mins.
7:35 p.m. Depart Byrd Int'l, via Marine One, en route South Lawn.
Flight Time: 1 hr.
Food Service: Box Dinner
8:35 p.m. Arrive White House.
VIRGINIA ROOM
DIAS SEATING
October 27, 1981
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Podium
1. Mrs. Marshall Coleman
7. THE PRESIDENT
2. Nathan H. Miller, Republican Candidate for
8. Marshall Coleman, Republican Candidate for
Lt. Gov. of Va.
Gov. of Va.
3. Mrs. Dalton
9. Mills E. Godwin
4. Congressman Thomas Bliley
10. Wyatt B. Durrette, Republican Candidate for
5. Senator John Warner,(R-Va)
Attorney General of Va.
6. Governor John Dalton
11. Mrs. Wyatt Durrette
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
OCTOBER 26, 1981
REMARKS AT COLEMAN RALLY
DATE: 27 OCTOBER 81
LOCATION: JOHN MARSHALL HOTEL
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
I. PURPOSE
To show White House support for the Coleman ticket in
Virginia.
II. BACKGROUND
The President was scheduled to appear on behalf of the
Coleman ticket in September, but due to a televised
Presidential address, was unable to do SO. The race
for governor of Virginia between Chuck Robb and Marshall
Coleman is extremely close. The Virginia Republican
party feels a visit from the President may be enough
support to carry the election.
III. PARTICIPANTS
Governor John N. Dalton, Former Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr,
Senator John W. Warner, Congressman Thomas Bliley of
Richmond, Attorney General Marshall Coleman, Senator
Nathan Miller, and Wyatt Durrette; Approximately 1,200
supporters.
IV. PRESS PLAN
Press coverage
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
*
President enters, accompanied by Marshall Coleman
and Former Governor Godwin
*
Senator Warner speaks briefly (3 minutes) ; he
introduces Marshall Coleman
*
Marshall Coleman speaks briefly and introduces
Mills Godwin
Godwin speaks and presents the President
*
Remarks by President
*
President departs with Coleman off stage right; proceeds
to rope line to shake hands with rally guests as the
President exits with Coleman
(ROHRABACHER/TD)
MARSHALL COLEMAN EVENT - OCTOBER 27, 1981
GOV. DALTON, GOV. GODWIN, SEN. WARNER,
CONGRSMN (BLIGHLEE), NATHAN MILLER,
WYATT DURETTE & YOUR LOVELY WIFES --
& MY GOOD VIRGINIA FRIENDS --
& THE MAN WHO HAS BROUGHT US HERE TONIGHT,
MARSHALL COLEMAN.
I FEEL LIKE I'M WITH OLD FRIENDS TONIGHT.
I'VE DISCOVERED THAT SOMEHOW LIVING IN WASH.
LEADS TO AN EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT TO VIRGINIA.
I CAN RUN DOWN TO QUANTICO & RIDE HORSEBACK
THROUGH YOUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE. WHY NOT?
AFTER ALL, ACCORDING TO WHAT I READ, I ONLY
WORK 2 OR 3 HOURS A DAY.
SERIOUSLY - THERE IS MUCH MORE. VIRGINIA
STANDS AS A HALLMARK OF SOUND, RESPONSIBLE
GOVT
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THIS WAS DEMONSTRATED BY YOUR SUPPORT
DURING RECENT BUD. & TAX BATTLES.
IN KEEPING W/ VIRGINIA'S FINE TRADITN OF
FISCAL INTEGRITY, OUR PROGRM REC'D THE
UNANIMOUS BACKING OF YOUR CONGRESN'L DELEGATN
& OF BOTH OF YOUR FINE SEN. 'So WITH THE
URGING OF GOV, DALTON & MARSHALL COLEMAN,
VA. PUT ITSELF ON THE LINE TO GET FED'L
SPENDING & TAXES UNDER CONTROL.
YOUR COMMONWEALTH HAS BN A SHINING XMPL.
OF .TRUE MEANING OF FEDERALISM & A TESTAMENT
TO PRINCIPLES OF CONSERVATISM THAT PROVIDE
OPPORTUNITIES, JOBS, & HOPE FOR ALL-CITIZENS.
WHEN I'M TALKING TO VIRGINIANS, I KNOW
I'M TALKING TO FRIENDS. SMTIMES P. IN PUBLIC
OFFICE SPEND SO MUCH TIME TRYING TO CONVINCE
ADVERSARIES & THAT IS LIKE TRYING TO TEACH
A PIG TO SING THE TEACHER GETS NOTHING
ACCOMPLISHED & THE PIG JUST GETS ANNOYED.
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WE HAVE MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR IN AM
THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT WE HAVE IS OUR POLITICAL
FREEDM, THE LEGACY LEFT US BY VIRGINIANS LIKE
JEFFERSON, MADISON, & PATRICK HENRY
BUT ALL OF VA's GREAT LEADERS ARE NOT
FOUND IN PAST HIST IN THE LAST 2 DECADES
U HV BN BLESSED WITH DYNAMIC LEADERSHP THAT
WELL REPRESENTED THE CONSERVATV CONVICTIONS
OF THE M & W OF THIS COMMONWEALTH. VA's
LEADERS - PROUD & INDEPENDENT - - PROVIDED U WITH
PROGRESS WHILE MAINTAINING YOUR TRADITNS &
HERITAGE.
7 DAYS FROM NOW U & YOUR FELLOW VIRGINIANS
WILL CHART THE FUTURE OF THIS STATE
U WILL DETERMINE MORE THN JUST WHO WILL BE
VA's NEXT GOV, LT. GOV, & ATT'Y GENERAL
U WILL REFLECT VA's COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING
THE TRIED & TRUE CONCEPT OF SHARED POWER BTWN
THE FED'L & STATE GOVERNMENTS.
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U WILL CHOOSE BTWN TIME-HONORED BLIEFS & AN
UNCHARTED COURSE OF CONDUCT WHICH HAS LED US
FAR FROM THE CONCEPT OF SOVEREIGN STATES
ASSEMBLED IN A FEDERATION.
NOW IT WOULD BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR ME TO
TELL THE P. OF THIS ST. FOR WHOM THEY SHLD
VOTE - SO I WON'T. HOWEVR, SINCE I JUST
HAPPENED TO BE PASSING THRU TOWN, I THOT I'D
SAY A FEW WORDS ABOUT A MAN WHO HAS BN A
STRONG SUPPORTER OF OUR EC. PROGRM & A MAN
WHOM I TREMENDOUSLY RESPECT, MARSHALL COLEMAN
MARSHALL CERTAINLY IS QUALIFIED TO BE GOV.
OF VA HIS ROOTS RUN DEEP HERE HE HAS THE
DEPTH & BACKGROUND NECESSARY TO DO WHAT NEEDS
TO BE DONE TO KEEP THIS ST. ON AN EVEN KEEL
AS THE ELECTN DRAWS NEAR, P. SHOULD
CAREFULLY EXAMINE .RECORD OF THE 2 CANDIDATES,
I WOULD HOPE THEY WLD DO SO FREE OF
GLARE OF
ADVERTISING - IN QUIET REFLECTN - IGNORING THE
IMAGE BUILDING THAT HAS CHARACTERIZED THIS
CAMPAIGN
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IF THEY DO THEN MARSHALL COLEMAN WILL BE THE
NEXT GOV. OF VA
U KNOW I NEVER CEASE TO BE AMAZED AT HOW
CONSERVATV LIBERALS CAN SOUND DURING ELECTION
YRS
WELL, M.C. NOT ONLY SOUNDS CONSERVATV;
HE IS CONSERVATV IN FINEST MEANING OF THAT
WORD; HE UNDERSTNDS HOW TO DEAL W/ CRIME &
HOW TO KP BUD's UNDER CONTROL. HE'S GOT THE
XPRNC. & QUALIFICATNS TO DO THE JOB; I AM
LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING CLOSELY WITH HIM
AS I HAVE W/ JOHN DALTON ONCE HE IS ELECTED
GOV. OF THE ST. OF VA
IT ISN'T GOING TO DO US ANY GOOD TO
CLEAN UP THE MESS IN WASH. UNLESS I RIGHT
KIND OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS ARE ELECTED AT THE
ST. LEVEL & NOT JUST OUR GUBERNATORIAL CAND. S.
DON'T SEND M.C. TO THE CAPITOL ALONE, HE'S
GOING TO NEED NATHAN MILLER & WYATT DURETTE
W/ HIM TO INSURE THT VA. KPs MOVING IN RIGHT
DIRECTION,
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THS MEN ARE COMMITTED TO PRINCIPLES IN WHICH
WE BLIEV
THEY ARE CONSERVATV, INDEPENDENT,
QUALIFIED FOR JOBS THEY SEEK & WILLING TO
WORK HARD ONCE THEY ARE ELECTED THEY ARE
KIND OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS I'M COUNTING ON TO
MAKE OUR EC. PROGRM WORK & IT WILL ONLY WORK
IF WE HAVE P. IN ST. GOVT WHO BLIEV IN
FEDERALISM; WHO BLIEV AS THE CONST. SAYS
THAT CERTAIN POWERS ARE RESERVED TO THE STATES
& THE P., NOT TO AN ALL POWERFUL CENTRAL GOVT.
I APPREC. THIS CHANCE TO TALK W/ YOU
BCUS NOTHING WLD MAKE ME HAPPIER THAN TO KNOW
WHEN I CALL GOV. OF VA. I'M GOING TO GET
SOMEONE ON THE LINE WHO BLIEVS WE SHLD
RESTORE THE 10TH AMENDMENT OF
CONSTITUTION
YOUR ELECTN NXT WK. IS IMPORTANT TO
VA's FUTURE & TO THE NATN
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I'M SURE MANY OF U ARE AWARE THT THERE IS
A VOTE TOMORROW IN THE U.S.S. CONCERNING THE
SALE OF RADAR PLANES TO SAUDI ARABIA
I'M DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS- - NOT ABOUT
WHETHR OR NOT THE SAUDIS WILL ACTUALLY GET
RADAR PLANES; THEY WILL GET SUCH AIRCRAFT
WHETHER THE U.S. PROVIDES THEM OR NOT.
WHAT CONCERNS ME IS HOW A REJECTN BY
SEN. WILL AFFECT PEACE IN
MIDEAST & WHAT
IT WILL DO TO OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE THE
LEADERSHP SO NECESSARY FOR
SECURITY OF
OUR NATN & THE FREE WORLD.
WE NEED THE GOODWILL OF THE SAUDIS, THEY
PROVIDE US WITH A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF
OUR OIL - YES; BUT MORE THAN THAT, THEY
REPRESNT A MODERATE FORCE IN
MIDEAST
A REJECTION TOM , I AM AFRAID, WILL BE A STEP
TOWARD CLOSING THM OUT OF ANY PEACE INITIATIVE.
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THIS IS WHY I'VE SUGGESTED TOMORROW's
VOTE IS AS IMPRTNT TO
ULTIMATE SECURITY
OF ISRAEL AS IT IS IN OUR OWN INTEREST.
I WOULD NEVER RISK SECURITY OF ISRAEL AND
THAT SECURITY DPNDS ON A STABLE PEACE IN THAT
TROUBLED PART OF WORLD PEACE CAN ONLY COME
BY DRAWING THE MODERATE ARAB NATN's INTO THE
PEACE MAKING PROCESS
YOUR SEN's KNOW THIS - - BLESS THEM BOTH,
& THEY KNOW WHAT THIS VOTE WILL DO TO OUR
ABILITY TO PROVIDE LEADERSHP - - NOT ONLY IN THE
MIDEAST BUT IN REST OF THE WORLD
THIS IS A VOTE THAT'S VITAL - VITAL TO
THE W., VITAL TO AM., VITAL TO ISRAEL, &
THE CAUSE OF PEACE IN THE MID. EAST BUT
TONIGHT LET'S BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE VOTE
VIRGINIANS ARE GOING TO CAST ON NOV. 3RD
U HAVE 7 MORE DAYS DON'T LET DOWN BUTTON-
HOLE YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS -
PAGE 9
REMIND THEM OF
NEW COURSE THAT IS BEING
CHARTED FOR THIS NATN & HOW IMPRTNT IT IS TO
HAVE VA. INVOLVED IN THIS CRUSADE TO RESTORE
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY TO GOVT, FREEDOM TO
THE INDIVIDUAL & AUTONOMY TO THE COMMONWEALTH
OF VA, - THE AUTONOMY AUTHORIZED BY THE CONST.
BUT WHICH FOR T00 MANY DECADES HAS BEEN
USURPED BY WASH
SPEND THESE 7 DAYS MAKING SURE THAT
M.C. WILL BE THE NEXT GOV. OF VA. & GIVE HIM
THE TEAM HE NEEDS TO DO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE
#
(Rohrabacher/TD)
October 26, 1981
MARSHALL COLEMAN EVENT
Governor Dalton, Former Governor Godwin, Senator Warner,
Congressman Bliley (Bligh-lee), Marshall Coleman, Nathan
Miller, Wyatt Durette and your lovely wives -- and my good
Virginia friends:
It is great to be with SO many old friends tonight. I
want you to know that since moving to Washington, I've
developed an emotional attachment to Virginia. Sometimes I
have a chance to get down to Quantico and ride horseback
through the northern Virginia countryside. You Virginians
have such a beautiful State.
In California we've got many spectacular scenes, but I
will have to admit that the fall colors of the Virginia
countryside are hard to match.
Virginia is close to my heart for other reasons too.
Due to the hard work of many of you right here in this room,
Virginia has stood out as a hallmark of sound, responsible
government.
This was demonstrated by Virginia's support during the
recent budget and tax battles. In keeping with Virginia's
fine tradition of fiscal integrity, our program received the
unanimous backing of your Congressional delegation and of
both of your fine Senators. With the urging of Governor
Dalton and Marshall Coleman, Virginia put itself on the line
to get Federal spending and taxes under control.
Your Commonwealth has been a shining example of the
true meaning of federalism and a testament to the principles
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of conservatism that provide opportunities, jobs, and hope
for all citizens.
When I'm talking to Virginians, I know I'm talking to
friends. Sometimes people in public office spend so much
time trying to convince adversaries. Trying to convince an
adversary is like trying to teach a pig to sing. The
teacher gets nothing accomplished and the pig just gets
annoyed.
We have much to be thankful for in America. Yet, the
most precious gift we have is our political freedom, which
is part of the legacy left us by Virginians like Jefferson,
Madison, and Patrick Henry.
But all of Virginia's great leaders are not just part
of history. In the last two decades you have been blessed
with dynamic leadership that well represented the conservative
convictions of the men and women of this Commonwealth.
Virginia's leaders -- proud and independent -- provided you
with progress while maintaining your traditions and heritage.
Seven days from now the people of Virginia will, with
their vote, chart the future of this State.
The choice will determine more than just whom Virginia's
next Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General
will be. It will reflect Virginia's commitment to preserving
the tried-and-true concept of shared power between the
Federal and State governments; it is a choice between time-
honored beliefs and embarking on an uncharted course of
conduct.
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Now it would be inappropriate for me to tell the people
of this State for whom they should vote -- so I won't.
However, since I just happened to be passing through town, I
thought I'd say a few words about a man who has been a
strong supporter of our economic program and a man whom I
tremendously respect, Marshall Coleman.
Marshall Coleman is qualified to be Governor of Virginia.
His roots run deep here. He has the depth and background
necessary to do what needs to be done to keep this State on
an even keel.
As the election draws near, people should carefully
examine the record of the two candidates. Free from the
glare of advertising and the facade of image builders --
in quiet reflection -- I'm sure that Marshall Coleman will
be the people's choice.
Furthermore, you can trust what he's saying. It always
amazes me how certain liberals try to sound like conservatives
during election years. Well, Marshall Coleman not only
sounds conservative; he is conservative.
He is the kind of man who understands how to deal with
crime and how to keep budgets under control. He's got the
experience and qualifications to do the job; I am looking
forward to working closely with him once he is elected
Governor of the State of Virginia.
Clearly, it isn't going to do us any good to clean up
the mess in Washington unless the right kind of public
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officials are elected at the State level -- not just our
gubernatorial candidates either. Marshall Coleman can't do
it on his own. He's going to need Nathan Miller and Wyatt
Durette with him to insure that Virginia keeps moving in the
right direction. These men are committed to the principles
in which we believe. They are conservative, independent,
qualified for the jobs they seek and willing to work hard
once they are elected. They are the kind of public officials
I'm counting on to make our economic program and federalism
work.
I know you all agree with that or you wouldn't be here.
I appreciate this chance to talk with you because nothing
would make me happier than to know when I call the Governor
of Virginia I'm going to get a Republican on the line.
Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. Good
luck.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 26, 1981
RIDE BACK FROM POLITICAL EVENT
DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 1981
LOCATION: Your limousine
TIME:
Following event at John Marshall Hotel (7:15 p.m.
FROM:
Karna Smal
ks
I. PURPOSE:
An editorial page editor, Edward Grimsley, of the
Richmond Times Dispatch has been invited to ride with
you in your limousine from the hotel back to the
airport following the political event for Marshall
Coleman. Mr. Grimsley will go to the event from
Washington in a back-up helicopter, attend the event
and then ride back with you. The reason for including
him is that he has just written an excellent editorial
urging the election of Marshall Coleman (attached)
and in the same article, he supports your policies to
the fullest. He is the editorial page editor of the
largest paper in the state of Virginia.
II. BACKGROUND:
Mr. Grimsley has been extremely supportive of your
programs and positions. Most recently he has written
very favorable editorials on the sale of AWACS and on
your trip to Cancun. He was in attendance at the most
recent briefing session of out-of-town editors that had
lunch with you in the Cabinet Room a week ago Friday. He
asked the last question in the session - on Voting Rights.
The transcript of his question and your answer is
attached, as are some favorable editorials.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Edward Grimsley
Michael Deaver
IV. PRESS PLAN
None
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Following political event at John Marshall Hotel - at
approximately 7:15 - Mr. Grimsley will follow you out to
your limousine and ride with you back to the airport.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Voice
JOHN STEW ART BRYAN III. Publisher
JOHN LEARD. Executive Editor
ALF COODY KOONTZ, Managing Editor
EDW ARD GRIMSLEY, Editor of the Editorial Page
of the
Sunday, October 25, 1981
People
Coleman for Governor
Present System of Naming
On this page today, we publish a
victory. Among them are the judi-
School Board Defended
letter that presents a compelling
cious positions that he has taken
On Nov. 3 the people of Chesterfield
argument for the election of J.
on issues of special importance to
County face a critical election concern-
Marshall Coleman as Virginia's
Virginians.
ing the future direction of their school
next governor. For us, and for
Mr. Coleman not only supports
board.
many other Virginians as well, it is
Virginia's right to work law
As a parent in the county who is
the decisive argument, the cap-
vitally interested in education, I feel
that our system as it presently exists
stone of' an already persuasive
has served our children well and should
case for Mr. Coleman.
not be abandoned for a new system
The letter is from President
which would increase the role of politics
Reagan. In it, he explains why he
in education and which, in my opinion,
would consider a Coleman victory
would run the risk of magnifying the
to be important to his cause.
role that special-interest groups might
play in our children's future.
In evaluating the significance of
Chesterfield's current school board
the Reagan-Coleman connection,
has been very responsive to our chil-
it would be helpful to review Vir-
dren, as exhibited by the county's high
BROOKIN
ginia's contributions to the conser-
statewide ranking on all standardized
vative movement that culminated
achievement tests and by the numerous
last fall in Mr. Reagan's stunning
and innovative educational programs
available here in the county. The school
victory. Since, the presidential
him as a repres
board also has been responsive to the
States to Sadat
election of 1952, Virginia has been
taxpayers by doing its job $200 per pupil
all Americans
in the vanguard of the fight to halt,
below the state average, $400 per pupil
There is only
if not to reverse, socialistic trends
below Henrico's average, and nearly
on deserves to
that have plunged the nation ever
Reagan
$1,000 per pupil below Richmond's
deeper into the quagmire of wel-
average.
Richmond.
farism. Since Dwight D. Eisenhow-
which, by promoting union democ-
MARIA KERITSIS
er's first race almost 30 years ago,
racy and labor peace, has contrib-
Richmond.
Virginians have favored the more
uted significantly to the state's in-
How to M
conservative candidate in every
dustrial growth - he also
Deplores Nixon's Presence
Do Hands
advocates its use as a lure to at-
presidential election except one.
At Sadat's Funeral
The indepen
tract new business. It is a good
supporting the
Virginians have favored conser-
law, and there is no reason for
I resent the presence of Richard Nix-
Robb are being
vatism in congressional and state-
Virginia to be ashamed to adver-
on anywhere, but for Reagan to send
of the effort in
wide elections, too. Nine of the
tise it to the world.
present 10 members of the House
For irrefutable reasons, Mr.
of Representatives are Republi-
Coleman unreservedly opposes ex-
cans, and the lone Democrat is
tension of the Voting Rights Act
Mr. Edward Grimsley
staunchly conservative. One sena-
with a pre-clearance provision
Richmond Times-Dispatch
tor is a Republican, the other is a
that would require Virginia and
333 East Grace Street
conservative independent. Repub-
certain other states, mostly in the
Richmond, Virginia 23219
licans have won the last three gu-
South, to obtain prior federal ap-
bernatorial elections.
proval of laws and actions that
Dear Mr. Grimsley
Ronald Reagan's victory last
might affect minority voting
November was an especially ex-
rights. This law, which does not
This year is a critically important one for our na
hilarating triumph for Virginia
apply throughout the nation, treats
More devoutly than any other
In Virginia, you have a decision to make next
the victimized states as second-
president who has held office in
determine the direction of state government foi
class citizens, and Mr. Coleman, as
the past five decades, Mr. Reagan
governor, could be expected to use
One of my objectives as President is to reverse
espouses principles and objectives
his influence against it. He also
power and taxes to Washington and to return I
that Virginians, in general, have
opposes voter registration by
state and local government where it belongs. F
ardently advocated; and he has the
mail, a procedure extremely vul-
sponsibility makes proven, experienced leader
will to apply those principles and
nerable to fraud and abuse.
capitals more important than ever.
pursue those objectives. He is de-
Mr. Coleman would work to de-
I know that Virginians are very independent. I b
feat the proposed constitutional
for that independence and would not, for a mor
amendment that would treat the
your readers how to vote.
District of Columbia as if it were a
state for purposes of congressional
However, I do know that Marshall Coleman is
representation, giving it two seats
well-qualified leader. I believe his election is tre
in the United States Senate.
tant, not only to me, but, more importantly,
Mr. Coleman opposes the con-
generations of Virginians.
sideration of racial factors in
awarding state contracts. Instead
The decisions made by government at all leve
of setting aside a percentage of
years will determine whether we, as a nation ar
contracts for minority businesses,
move forward to a more prosperous future
mistakes and programs of the Great Society e
no matter how costly that might
prove to be, he would award all
With Marshall Coleman as its leader, I am con
contracts to the lowest bidders.
will continue to have the responsive, responsible
On many other matters, Mr.
has had for so many years.
Mr. Coleman would work to de-
feat the proposed constitutional
I know that Virginians
amendment that would treat the
for that independence and would not,
your readers how to vote.
District of Columbia as if it were a
state for purposes of congressional
However, I do know that Marshall Colema
representation, giving it two seats
well-qualified leader. I believe his election is
in the United States Senate
tant, not only to me, but, more important
Mr. Coleman opposes the con-
generations of Virginians.
sideration of racial factors in
awarding state contracts. Instead
The decisions made by government at all 1
of setting aside a percentage of
years will determine whether we, as a nation
contracts for minority businesses,
move forward to a more prosperous futu
mistakes and programs of the Great Societ
no matter how costly that might
prove to be, he would award all
With Marshall Coleman as its leader, I am di
contracts to the lowest bidders.
will continue to have the responsive, responsi
STATE
On many other matters, Mr.
has had for so many years
Coleman has expressed enlight-
Coleman
ened, constructive views. Espe-
Sincerely,
cially laudable are his commit-
termined to do his utmost to re-
ment to tax policies that would
duce the size, power and cost of the
promote business growth and pro-
Ronald Reagen
federal government and to restore
tect individuals from excessive
Ronald Reagan
some of the rights and responsibil-
new burdens, his proposals for
ities that excessive government
strenghtening the state's fight
has extorted from individuals and
against crime, his promise to re-
the private economy.
strain the growth of state govern-
ment; and his pledge to improve
Louis Rukeyser
the state's educational system by
But presidential determination
working for higher teachers' sala-
alone will not suffice. If Mr. Rea-
ries, by improving discipline in
gan is to succeed, he must have the
Handy Guidelines
-
schools and by encouraging the in-
enthusiastic support of those who
creased involvement of parents in
share his hopes for America. He
the educational process.
especially needs the help of elect-
The Inflation Con (
ed public officials whose positions
enable them to influence, to im-
There is, finally, one other su-
NEW YORK Six ways to make
der any c
portant degrees, the effectiveness
premely important reason for
sure we don't beat inflation:
ernment
of the policies and programs that
electing Mr. Coleman next week.
transfer
(1) Take your eye off the ball at the
be advances. Governors are prom-
The Virginia General Assembly is
first opportunity.
any surp
inent among those who can pro-
dominated by Democrats and is
Make a fuss about the fact that the
a trillio:
mote or undermine Mr. Reagan's
likely to be dominated by Demo-
Inflation rates aren't quite as bad as
counting
efforts.
crats for years to come. The Vir
they were a year ago, while unemploy-
(3) De
interest
At the moment, there is a direct
ginia Democratic Party has been
ment is beginning to creep up. Don't
inflation
mention that this is a normal pattern as
link between the conservative Re-
growing increasingly liberal in re-
monetar
the economy softens. Give heed to those
publican White House and the con-
cent years as more conservative
anxious to tell us that we are now focus-
diately
brakes.
servative Republican executive
leaders have faded from the scene.
ing on the wrong problem.
Cheer
mansion in Richmond. Rejection
It now embraces the most liberal
Count on the fact that nobody ever
remembers anything. Encourage media
you the
of Marshall Coleman on Nov, 3
elements in Virginia politics, and
sheer me
would break that link and entrust
they can be expected to continue
concentration on the symptoms of re-
Board I
cession rather than the fundamental in-
the governorship to a man whose
to try tirelessly to influence the
"easier"
flationary causes. Hope against hope
political loyalties would be to a
party's legislative policies. A Re-
that's all
that nobody will recall that this is the
party whose most prominent na-
publican governor with the power
rates an
third time in a decade we have passed
boom
tional leaders Jimmy Carter,
of veto could serve as an impor-
through this identical syndrome and
Then
Walter Mondale, Ted Kennedy and
tant check against the possibility
that each time we have "compassion-
Tip O'Neill - are doing their best
that the more liberal Democrats
ately" transferred our attention away
all). who
leads, is
from inflation, it has returned at an
to sabotage Mr. Reagan's efforts
might succeed in translating some
than eve
even more virulent level
to reinvigorate the United States.
of their concepts into legislative
the avai
A Coleman defeat would be widely
acts.
(2) Insist that it's unrealistic to talk
even gri
viewed as a repudiation of Mr.
For all of these reasons the
about cutting the budget significantly
inflatior
more than we have.
created
Reagan by a state that should be
urgent need to support the efforts
Howl in outrage if anyone suggests
(4) C
eager instead to demonstrate dra-
of Ronald Reagan to rebuild
reducing any form of government
tions a
matically its support for the presi-
America, the sound positions that
spending or subsidy that benefits any-
emotion
dent's policies. The election of a
Mr. Coleman has taken on the
body you know or care about After all,
cal hos
governor dedicated to Mr. Rea-
most vital issues and the impor-
everybody else is getting plenty from
If yo
gan's cause would provide that
tance of counteracting the liberal
the government, right? Why shouldn't
suggest
tendencies of the Democratic Par-
your side get taken care of, too?
jobs for
demonstration, and Marshall Cole-
Always think of the government as a
wages
man is so dedicated.
ty we urge the election of Mr.
vast cornucopia of wealth that only
"giveba
But there are other important
Coleman as Virginia's next
needs to be distributed more fairly -
gained
reasons to advocate a Coleman
governor
i.e., more in your direction. Never, un-
ven of
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TRANSCRIPT FROM LUNCHEON WITH THE PRESIDENT IN THE CABINET
ROOM OCTOBER 16.
MS. SMALL: We are getting some feedback. I just
thought someone might have some comments to feed back to us.
(Mr. GrimsleyQ
Well, I would say that in Virginia, Mr. President,
we are very concerned about the Voting Rights Act which has deprived
the citizens of the city of Richmond the right to run their own
government for about ten years now and I think, generally speaking,
the prevailing mood of the people in Virginia is to hope that you
will continue to oppose the extension of the Voting Rights Act and
anything like its present form. That's my message for the day.
(Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: I had always believed and I thought
the Voting Rights Act should have been nationwide rather than
taking out certain areas and so forth. But then, I must say it
was brought to my attention recently after I'd made a statement
about this again that some said that they were opposed to this because
it would make it so cumbersome -- and I hadn't thought about this --
that it might be impossible to enforce. So, we dropped that position.
But I know that the House is working on one and I think has maybe
been pretty extreme in what it's done. I'm hopeful that the Senate
is going to be more reasonable in what's done.
It has become a great symbol, I must say, to the minority
communities and I think this should be taken into consideration,
but I agree with you that the perpetuating punishment for sins that
are no longer being committed is pretty extreme.
MS. SMALL: Mr. President, I'm told that people are
waiting for you for your next appointment --
THE PRESIDENT: Yes.
MS. SMALL: --and I know things have been kind of delayed,
but we certainly do appreciate your taking this much time to be with
us today and answer all of our questions.
THE PRESIDENT: I'm most grateful to all of you for
the opportunity and sorry to rush away, but just between us,
Mr. Kohl, the leader of the Opposition Party in Germany is waiting
in the lobby out there.
THE PRESS: Thank you, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. We ought to schedule
one of these for all afternoon sometime. (Laughter.) Everybody
else has the fun.
THE PRESS: Thank you.
END
1:35 P.M. EDT
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and B
AWACS and Credibility
at
ROBERT
gross
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Sin
the American economy. Disrup-
Rath
Those senators who are inclined
No
tion of the flow of oil from Saudi
ings
of
to oppose sale of American
the
AWACS radar planes to Saudi Ara-
Arabian wells to the United States
polic
utsiders"
qua
bia should carefully consider a
would threaten both our security
foe, gan Help
Ric.
warning that President Reagan
and our econony, and those wells
sounded at a luncheon meeting
are now extremly vulnerable to
and
with newspaper editors last Fri-
attack. Existing radar systems
over alf
day: Congressional disapproval of
would provide only a two-minute
or of
the proposed transaction could
warning of an impending air at-
it governor.lf other reports
sabotage the president's attempts
just IS ately media $36,000 in each appropri- of
Committee will
Gov.
tack from planes swooping across
to promote peace in the Middle
the Persian Gulf, military experts
For
East through "quiet diplomacy."
told the editors Friday. The
Should Congress fail to support
AWACS planes, which are essen-
Der Jen mag-
THE The
concomi- the
What
Robb necessa of
him on this issue, Mr. Reagan
tially flying radar systems, would
in
fears that he will lose credibility
provide enough warning to permit
and influence in the Arab world.
ast can National recent vears
rent atto
a defensive air force to intercept
the marij
Ke year's "donation"
this is the
Defeat of the AWACS proposal, he
the enemy aircraft before it
nation. election campaigns of
thinks, would convince Arab coun-
reached the oil fields. Moreover,
commonw rial camp
tries that the president is "not in
the American military technicians
el. I hope a.
charge" of foreign policy and un-
and equipment that would accom-
While re
dermine his ability to negotiate
pany the AWACS to Saudi Arabia
concern ov
persuasively with them.
would constitute part of a United
Robb, it WC
"What could I tell them?", Mr.
States Rapid Deployment Force,
our governo
Reagan asked rhetorically at the
for which an urgent need exists in
editors' meeting.
the Persian Gulf area.
lectable
What, indeed. If the president
ton to devote
2
cannot obtain congressional ap-
sh orly hallway and I often
erning and les
proval of the sale of defensive air-
be 200 pounds 250 feet
planes to a friendly country and
Fears that the AWACS planes
might be used against Israel are
J nent with the kids or
That doesn't include
Bon Air.
WI
a country of major importance to
of Liberty.
American security at that could
understandable. But Saudi Arabia
he count on congressional support
would be dependent on the United
king for the perfect
out walking and
for any other proposal that he
States for service and spare parts,
so I buy more shoes
might advance? Arab skepticism
and this means, the experts say,
"ve sneaks of mine in
on this point certainly would be
that the United States could
had 250 pairs of
Ideological Cites Colem
justified.
ground the planes if they were
misused. The president has prom-
had never cut it?
ised to do precisely this. Besides, a
norning? And it's a
time. What length
Marshall Coleman
It is a misconce
similar plane would be available
ernails would be
phy larity. governor is inherently Mr. on Colema Presio
Whether "quiet diplomacy" will
to Saudi Arabia from England,
ff about every 10
ever achieve peace in the Middle
which suggests the United States'
once it gets a few
East, and the outlook admittedly is
failure to complete the AWACS
with hair 10 feet
bleak, depends to a great extent
transaction would do nothing to
nth. That's a foot
age with hair 60
drew ous of the the president within with Miller real those the Charles and just of other co as J I
upon Saudi Arabia. Without the
enhance Israel's security. In fact,
support of this influential country,
the result might be to imperil that
diplomatic efforts to promote
country even further, since there
does ture sidering sent, If Robb that is elected both "Grea g
peace between the Arab countries
would be no restraining American
and Israel may never succeed.
hand on the British aircraft.
make life seem
bility are controlled by exist antrolled real are controlled real are st a very real
This is a major reason why Mr.
Day by day, President Reagan's
I've been to the
Reagan is eager to retain the Sau-
argument in 'favor of the AWACS
stretch back
dis' friendship and goodwill.
sale becomes more convincing. It
hany pounds of
There are other important rea-
would be far more likely to pro-
ageably large
1 day. Society" With in we Virginia, will have and a
sons for selling(the AWACS planes
mote peaceful resolution of Mid-
have eaten 10
to Saudi Arabia. One reason is
east strife than to put Israel in
H
American security, and another is
deeper danger.
about
every
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Times-Dispatch.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
AN III, Publisher
JOHN E. LEARD. Executive Editor
APF GOODYKOONTZ, Managing Editor
EDWARD GRIMSLEY, Editor of the Editorial Page
Monday, October 19, 1981
Can-Do at Cancun?
Richmonders hearing refer-
learn." Indeed, it is good for all
ences to a "North-South Dialogue"
Americans, from the president on
are likely to think of Abe Lincoln
down, to be sensitive to the prob-
and Jeff Davis, or, in amore up-to-
lems of less fortunate people. Ac-
date and economic context, discus-
cording to data supplied by the
sions between Sun Belt and Frost
Overseas Development Council,
Belt representatives on dispensa-
for example, some 500 million peo-
tions from the federal
ple, a tenth of the world's popula-
government.
tion, suffer from malnutrition;
But there are some other North-
adult literacy averages only 50
South talks coming up Thursday in
percent in the poor countries; 40
the Mexican resort town of Can-
percent of the 1.3 billion children
cun, and Richmonders, along with
under 15 in the low-income nations
other Americans, would bei well-
never start school; and only one
advised to keep one eye on the
child in 10 in the poor nations is
talks and one eye on their billfolds.
ever seen by a health worker
President Reagan will be going to
But as he has already done in
this 22-nation summit, and he will
two pre-summit speeches, Presi-
be outnumbered by national lead-
dent Reagan will be justified in
ers who believe Uncle Sam has a
pointing out to his peers at Cancun
responsibility to promote a "New
that governments cannot mandate
International Economic Order" by
an end to world poverty. Manda-
transferring vast. amounts of his
tory income redistribution has
wealth to the lesser developed
failed to bring prosperity within
countries.
the socialist and communist coun-
"The North" applies to the more
tries (it in fact has produced eco-
well-to-do industrialized nations,
nomic stagnation). Why should
many of which (though certainly
anyone believe it would succeed
not all) are located in the Northern
on a global scale.
Hemisphere. "The South" encom-
Private investment and free
passes 127 developing countries of
trade, not foreign giveaway pro+
Africa, Asia, Latin America and
grams, are the keys to social pro-
the South Pacific. Since a 1975
gress in the developing nations, as
meeting in Paris, the Southern na-
Mr. Reagan told the World Affairs
tions have been promoting the
Council in Philadelphia Thursday.
idea that governments should
Bill Brock, the president's trade
massively redistribute income,
representative, recently made this
from rich nations to poor - basi-
cogent observation: "We take 50
cally, socialism on a global scale.
percent of the manufactured prod-
The Cancun summit was con-
uct for export of all the Third
ceived by a Left-tilting commis-
World countries into this one coun-
sion headed by former West, Ger-
try, the United States
They sell
man Chancellor Willy Brandt, a
twice as much product in the Unit-
leader of the Socialist Internation-
ed States as they receive in aid
ale. Another prominent socialist,
from the whole world com-
French President Francois Mit-
bined.
So let's talk about im-
terrand, will be at Cancun to plug
proving economies in the total
for "global negotiations" and a
context. Aid is a part of it, interna-
World Bank-finaneed energy pro-
tional financial institutions are a
duction program in the Third
part of it. But frankly, a bigger
"H
World. Yet-another socialist, Aus-
part is trade and investment."
trian Chancellor Bruno Kreisky,
"Southerners" who have been
will co-chair the summit with
steeped in socialist doctrine are
Mexican President Jose Lopez
not likely to be receptive to Mr.
Portillo.
Reagan's can-do gospel of the
Mr. Reagan agreed to go to this
Yankee trader. But the building of
ideologically stacked meeting pri-
new industries in their countries,
marily as a favor to his friend, Mr.
and the opening of new markets
Portillo The U.S. president
for their goods can do much more
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 26, 1981
RIDE BACK FROM POLITICAL EVENT
DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 1981
LOCATION: Your limousine
TIME:
Following event at John Marshall Hotel (7:15 p.m
FROM:
Karna Smal
ks
I. PURPOSE:
An editorial page editor, Edward Grimsley, of the
Richmond Times Dispatch has been invited to ride with
you in your limousine from the hotel back to the
airport following the political event for Marshall
Coleman. Mr. Grimsley will go to the event from
Washington in a back-up helicopter, attend the event
and then ride back with you. The reason for including
him is that he has just written an excellent editorial
urging the election of Marshall Coleman (attached)
and in the same article, he supports your policies to
the fullest. He is the editorial page editor of the
largest paper in the state of Virginia.
II. BACKGROUND:
Mr. Grimsley has been extremely supportive of your
programs and positions. Most recently he has written
very favorable editorials on the sale of AWACS and on
your trip to Cancun. He was in attendance at the most
recent briefing session of out-of-town editors that had
lunch with you in the Cabinet Room a week ago Friday. He
asked the last question in the session - on Voting Rights.
The transcript of his question and your answer is
attached, as are some favorable editorials.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Edward Grimsley
Michael Deaver
IV. PRESS PLAN
None
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Following political event at John Marshall Hotel - at
approximately 7:15 - Mr. Grimsley will follow you out to
your limousine and ride with you back to the airport.
Richmond Times Dispatch
Voice
JOHN STER ART BRYAN III. Publisher
JOHN F. LEARD. Executive Editor
ALF COODYKOONTZ, Managing Editor
EDU ARD CRIMSLEY. Editor of the Editorial Page
of the
Sunday, October 25, 1981
People
Coleman for Governor
Present System of Naming
On this page today, we publish a
victory. Among them are the judi-
School Board Defended
letter that presents a compelling
cious positions that he has taken
On Nov. 3 the people of Chesterfield
argument for the election of J.
on issues of special importance to
County face a critical election concèrn-
Marshall Coleman as Virginia's
Virginians.
ing the future direction of their school
next governor. For us, and for
Mr. Coleman not only supports
board.
many other Virginians as well, it is
Virginia's right to work law
As a parent in the county who is
the decisive argument, the cap-
vitally interested in education, I feel
stone of' an already persuasive
that our system as it presently exists
has served our children well and should
case for Mr. Coleman.
not be abandoned for a new system
The letter is from President
which would increase the role of politics
Reagan. In it, he explains why he
in education and which, in my opinion,
would consider a Coleman victory
would run the risk of magnifying the
to be important to his cause.
role that special-interest groups might
play in our children's future.
In evaluating the significance of
Chesterfield's current school board
the Reagan-Coleman connection,
has been very. responsive to our chil-
it would be helpful to review Vit-
dren, as exhibited by the county's high
BROOK
ginia's contributions to the conser-
statewide ranking on all standardized
vative movement that culminated
achievement tests and by the numerous
last fall in Mr. Reagan's stunning
and innovative educational programs
available here in the county. The school
victory. Since the presidential
him as a rep
board also has been responsive to the
States to Sada
election of 1952, Virginia has been
taxpayers by doing its job $200 per pupil
all American
in the vanguard of the fight to halt,
below the state average, $400 per pupil
There is or
if not to reverse, socialistic trends
below Henrico's average, and nearly
on deserves t
that have plunged the nation ever
Reagan
$1,000 per pupil below Richmond's
deeper into the quagmire of wel-
average.
Richmond.
farism. Since Dwight D. Eisenhow-
which, by promoting union democ-
MARIA KERITSIS
er's first race almost 30 years ago,
racy and labor peace, has contrib-
Richmond.
Virginians have favored the more
uted significantly to the state's in-
How to N
conservative candidate in every
dustrial growth - he also
Deplores Nixon's Presence
Do Hand
advocates its use as a lure to at-
presidential election except one.
At Sadat's Funeral
The indep
tract new business. It is a good
supporting
Virginians have favored conser-
law, and there is no reason for
I resent the presence of Richard Nix-
Robb are be
vatism in congressional and state-
Virginia to be ashamed to adver-
on anywhere, but for Reagan to send
of the effort
wide elections, too. Nine of the
tise it to the world.
present 10 members of the House
For irrefutable reasons, Mr.
of Representatives are Republi-
Coleman unreservedly opposes ex-
cans, and the lone Democrat is
tension of the Voting Rights Act
Mr. Edward Grimsley
staunchly conservative. One sena-
with a pre-clearance provision
Richmond Times-Dispatch
tor is a Republican, the other is a
that would require Virginia and
333 East Grace Street
conservative independent. Repub-
certain other states, mostly in the
Richmond, Virginia 23219
licans have won the last three go-
South, to obtain prior federal ap-
bernatorial elections.
proval of laws and actions that
Dear Mr. Grimsley
Ronald Reagan's victory last
might affect minority voting
November was an especially ex-
This year is a critically important one for our
rights. This law, which does not
hilarating triumph for Virginia.
apply throughout the nation, treats
More devoutly than any other
In Virginia, you have 8 decision to make ne:
the victimized states as second-
president who has held office in
determine the direction of state government
class citizens, and Mr. Coleman, as
the past five decades, Mr. Reagan
governor, could be expected to use
One of my objectives as President is to rever
espouses principles and objectives
his influence against it. He also
power and taxes to Washington and to retur
that Virginians, in general, have
opposes voter registration by
state and local government where it belongs
ardently advocated; and he has the
mail, a procedure extremely vul-
sponsibility makes proven, experienced lea.
will to apply those principles and
nerable to fraud and abuse.
capitals more important than ever.
pursue those objectives. He is de-
Mr. Coleman would work to de-
I know that Virginians are very independent.
feat the proposed constitutional
for that independence and would not, for a I
amendment that would treat the
your readers how to vote.
District of Columbia as if it were a
statemfor purposes of congressional
However, I do know that Marshall Colema:
representation, giving it two seats
well-qualified leader. I believe his election is
in the United States Senate.
tant, not only to me, but, more important]
Mr. Coleman opposes the con-
generations of Virginians.
sideration of racial factors in
awarding state contracts. Instead
The decisions made by government at all 1.
of setting aside a percentage of
years will determine whether we, as a nation
contracts for minority businesses,
move forward to a more prosperous futu
mistakes and programs of the Great Societ
no matter how costly that might
prove to be, he would award all
With Marshall Coleman as its leader, I am
contracts to the lowest bidders.
will continue to have the responsive, respons:
On many other matters Mr
has
had
for
Mr. Coleman would work to de-
I
know
feat the proposed constitutional
that
amendment that would treat the
for that independence and would
your readers how to vote.
District of Columbia as if it were a
state for purposes of congressional
However, I do know that Marshall Coler
representation, giving it two seats
well-qualified leader. I believe his election
in the United States Senate.
tant; not only to me, but, more importa
Mr. Coleman opposes the con-
generations of Virginians.
sideration of racial factors in
awarding state contracts. Instead
The decisions made by government at all
of setting aside a percentage of
years will determine whether we, as a nat
contracts for minority businesses,
move forward to a more prosperous ft
mistakes and programs of the Great Soci
no matter how costly that might
prove to be, he, would award all
With Marshall Colemah as its leader, I an
contracts to the lowest bidders.
will continue to have the responsive, resport
THE
On many other matters, Mr.
has had for so many years.
Coleman has expressed enlight-
Coleman
ened, constructive views. Espe-
Sincerely,
cially laudable are his commit-
termined to do his utmost to re-
ment to tax policies that would
duce the size, power and cost of the
promote business growth and pro-
Ronald Reagan
federal government and to restore
tect individuals from excessive
Ronald Reagan
some of the rights and responsibil-
new burdens, his proposals for
ities that excessive government
strenghtening the state's fight
has extorted from individuals and
against crime, his promise to re-
the private economy.
strain the growth of state govern-
ment; and his pledge to improve
Louis Rukeyser
the state's educational system by
But presidential determination
working for higher teachers' sala-
alone will not suffice. If Mr. Rea-
ries, by improving discipline in
gan is to succeed, he must have the
Handy Guidelines
schools and by encouraging the in-
enthusiastic support of those who
creased involvement of parents in
share his hopes for America. He
the educational process.
especially needs the help of elect-
The Inflation Con
ed public officials whose positions
enable them to influence, to im-
There is, finally, one other su-
NEW YORK - Six ways to make
der an
portant degrees, the effectiveness
premely important reason for
sure we don't beat inflation:
ernme
of the policies and programs that
electing Mr. Coleman next week.
transfe
(1) Take your eye off the ball at the
he advances. Governors are prom-
The Virginia General Assembly is
first opportunity.
any su
a trill
inent among those who can. pro-
dominated by Democrats and is
Make a fuss about the fact that the
counti
mote or undermine Mr. Reagan's
likely to be dominated by Demo-
InBation rates aren't quite as bad as
efforts.
crats for years to come. The Vir.
they were a year ago, while unemploy-
(3)
intere
At the moment, there is a direct
ginia Democratic Party has been
ment is beginning to creep up. Don't
inflati
mention that this is a normal pattern as
link between the conservative Re-
growing increasingly liberal in re-
mone:
the economy softens. Give beed to those
publican White House and the con-
cent years as more conservative
diatel
anxious to tell us that we are now focus-
brake
servative Republican executive
leaders have faded from the scene.
ing on the wrong problem.
Che
12
mansion in Richmond. Rejection
It now embraces the most liberal
Count on the fact that nobody ever
remembers anything. Encourage media
you the
of Marshall Coleman on Nov, 3
elements in Virginia polítics, and
sheer
would break that link and entrust
they can be expected to continue
concentration on the symptoms of re-
Board
cession rather than the fundamental in-
the governorship to a man whose
to try tirelessly to influence the
"easie
flationary causes. Hope against hope
political loyalties would be to a
party's legislative policies. A Re-
that's
that nobody will recall that this is the
party whose most prominent na-
publican governor with the power
rates
third time in a decade we have passed
boom
tional leaders - Jimmy Carter,
of veto could serve as an impor-
through this identical syndrome and
The
Walter Mondale, Ted Kennedy and
tant check against the possibility
that each time we have "compassion-
all) E
Tip O'Neill - are doing their best
that the more liberal Democrats
ately" transferred our attention away
leads,
from inflation, it. has returned at an
to sabotage Mr. Reagan's efforts
might succeed in translating some
than (
even more virulent level
to reinvigorate the United States.
of their concepts into legislative
the a
A Coleman defeat would be widely
acts.
(2) Insist that it's unrealistic to talk
even
about cutting the budget significantly
inflat
viewed as a repudiation of Mr.
For all of these reasons - the
more than we have
creat
Reagan by a state that should be
urgent need to support the efforts
Howl in outrage if anyone suggests
(4)
eager instead to demonstrate dra-
of Ronald Reagan to rebuild
reducing any form of government
tions
matically its support for the presi-
America, the sound positions that
spending or subsidy that benefits any-
emot
dent's policies. The election of a
Mr. Coleman has taken on the
body you know or care about After all,
cal h
governor dedicated to Mr. Rea-
most vital issues and the impor-
everybody else is getting plenty from
If
gan's cause would provide that
tance of counteracting the liberal
the government, right? Why shouldn't
sugge
demonstration, and Marshall Cole-
tendencies of the Democratic Par-
your side get taken care of, too?
jobs
Always think of the government as a
wage
man is so dedicated.
ty - we urge the election of Mr.
vast cornucopia of wealth that only
"give
But there are other important
Coleman as Virginia's next
needs to be distributed more fairly -
gaine
reasons to advocate a Coleman
governor.
Le., more in your direction. Never, un-
ven
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TRANSCRIPT FROM LUNCHEON WITH THE PRESIDENT IN THE CABINET
ROOM OCTOBER 16.
MS. SMALL: We are getting some feedback. I just
thought someone might have some comments to feed back to us.
(Mr. GrimsleyD
Well, I would say that in Virginia, Mr. President,
we are very concerned about the Voting Rights Act which has deprived
the citizens of the city of Richmond the right to run their own
government for about ten years now and I think, generally speaking,
the prevailing mood of the people in Virginia is to hope that you
will continue to oppose the extension of the Voting Rights Act and
anything like its present form. That's my message for the day.
(Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: I had always believed and I thought
the Voting Rights Act should have been nationwide rather than
taking out certain areas and so forth. But then, I must say it
was brought to my attention recently after I'd made a statement
about this again that some said that they were opposed to this because
it would make it so cumbersome -- and I hadn't thought about this --
that it might be impossible to enforce. So, we dropped that position.
But I know that the House is working on one and I think has maybe
been pretty extreme in what it's done. I'm hopeful that the Senate
is going to be more reasonable in what's done.
It has become a great symbol, I must say, to the minority
communities and I think this should be taken into consideration,
but I agree with you that the perpetuating punishment for sins that
are no longer being committed is pretty extreme.
MS. SMALL: Mr. President, I'm told that people are
waiting for you for your next appointment --
THE PRESIDENT: Yes.
MS. SMALL: --and I know things have been kind of delayed,
but we certainly do appreciate your taking this much time to be with
us today and answer all of our questions.
THE PRESIDENT: I'm most grateful to all of you for
the opportunity and sorry to rush away, but just between us,
Mr. Kohl, the leader of the Opposition Party in Germany is waiting
in the lobby out there.
THE PRESS: Thank you, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. We ought to schedule
one of these for all afternoon sometime. (Laughter.) Everybody
else has the fun.
THE PRESS: Thank you.
END
1:35 P.M. EDT
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Those senators who are inclined
the American economy. Disrup-
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to oppose sale of American
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the
AWACS radar planes to Saudi Ara-
Arabian wells to the United States
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would threaten both our security
warning that President Reagan
and our econony, and those wells
sounded at a luncheon meeting
are now extremly vulnerable to
and
with newspaper editors last Fri-
attack. Existing radar systems
over salf
day: Congressional disapproval of
would provide only a two-minute
or of
the proposed transaction could
warning of an impending air at-
It
sabotage the president's attempts
tack from planes swooping across
the
Gc
to promote peace in the Middle
the Persian Gulf, military experts
IS in each appropri-
Fo
just media of the
East through "quiet diplomacy."
told the editors Friday. The
Should Congress fail to support
THE mag-
W.
AWACS planes, which are essen-
Jen The concomi-
nece:
him on this issue, Mr. Reagan
tially flying radar systems, would
Robb
in
rent
fears that he will lose credibility
provide enough warning to permit
last can
the m
and influence in the Arab world.
a defensive air force to intercept
Kei year's
this is
Defeat of the AWACS proposal, he
the enemy aircraft before it
thinks, would convince Arab coun-
reached the oil fields. Moreover,
nation. campaigns
rial ca
commo
tries that the president is "not in
the American military technicians
el. I hop
charge" of foreign policy and un-
and equipment that would accom-
While
dermine his ability to negotiate
pany the AWACS to Saudi Arabia
concern
persuasively with them.
Robb, it
would constitute part of a United
our gove
"What could I tell them?", Mr.
States Rapid Deployment Force,
lectable
man's pra
Reagan asked rhetorically at the
for which an urgent need exists in
torney ge
editors' meeting.
the Persian Gulf area.
What, indeed. If the president
ton campaign to dev
cannot obtain congressional ap-
short orly hallway and I often
erning and
proval of the sale of defensive air-
be 200 pounds 250
Fears that the AWACS planes
That doesn't include feet
Bon Air.
planes to a friendly country - and
might be used against Israel are
Julie event with the kids or
a country of major importance to
of Liberty.
American security at that - could
understandable. But Saudi Arabia
he count on congressional support
would be dependent on the United
for any other proposal that he
States for service and spare parts,
cooking diff Prorn so sneaks I out buy for walking more of the mine perfect shoes and
Cites Cole
might advance? Arab skepticism
and this means, the experts say,
on this point certainly would be
that the United States could
had 250 pairs of in
'Ideologic
justified.
ground the planes if they were
had never cut it?
It is a misco
misused. The president has prom-
ised to do precisely this. Besides, a
morning? And it's a
time. What length
Marshall Colen
governor on Pr
similar plane would be available
ernails would be
larity. Mr. Cole
Whether "quiet diplomacy" will
to Saudi Arabia from England,
ff about every 10
which suggests the United States'
once it gets a few
the president just
phy is inherently
ever achieve peace in the Middle
with hair 10 feet
of the real Charl
East, and the outlook admittedly is
failure to complete the AWACS
bleak, depends to a great extent
transaction would do nothing to
nth. That's a foot
ous with those
upon Saudi Arabia. Without the
enhance Israel's security. In fact,
age with hair 60
drew Miller and o
sent, within the "G
support of this influential country,
the result might be to imperil that
diplomatic efforts to promote
sidering that both
If Robb is electe
country even further, since there
peace between the Arab countries
would be no restraining American
make life seem
bility that we will re
does exist a very
ture are controlled
and Israel may never succeed.
hand on the British aircraft.
This is a major reason why Mr.
Day by day, President Reagan's
I've been to the
Reagan is eager to retain the Sau-
argument in favor of the AWACS
stretch back
day. Society" in Virginia, ha
dis' friendship and goodwill
sale becomes more convincing. It
hany pounds of
There are other important rea-
would be far more likely to pro-
ageably large
sons for selling(the AWACS planes
mote peaceful resolution of Mid-
have eaten 10
to Saudi Arabia. One reason is
east strife than to put Israel in
American security, and another is
deeper danger.
about every
complement
the
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JOHN STEW ART BRY AN III. Publisher
JOHN E. LEARD. Executive Editor
ACF GOODYKOONTZ. Managing Editor
EDW ARD GRIMSLEY, Editor of the Editorial Page
Monday, October 19, 1981
Can-Do at Cancun?
Richmonders hearing refer-
learn." Indeed, it is good for all
ences to a "North-South Dialogue"
Americans, from the president on
are likely to think of Abe Lincoln
down, to be sensitive to the prob-
and Jeff Davis, or, in a more up-to-
lems of less fortunate people. Ac-
date and economic context, discus-
cording to data supplied by the
sions between Sun Belt and Frost
Overseas Development Council,
Belt representatives on dispensa-
for example, some 500 million peo-
tions from the federal
ple, a tenth of the world's popula-
government.
tion, suffer: from malnutrition;
But there are some other North-
adult literacy averages only 50
South talks coming up Thursday in
percent in the poor countries; 40
the Mexican resort town of Can-
percent of the 1.3 billion children
cun, and Richmonders, along with
under 15 in the low-income nations
other Americans, would bei well-
never start school; and only one
advised to keep one eye on the
child in 10 in the poor nations is
talks and one eye on their billfolds.
ever seen by a health worker.
President Reagan will be going to
But as he has already done in
this 22-nation summit, and he will
two pre-summit speeches, Presi-
be outnumbered by national lead-
dent Reagan will be justified in
ers who believe Uncle Sam has a
pointing out to his peers at Cancun
responsibility to promote a "New
that governments cannot mandate
International Economic Order" by
an end to world poverty. Manda-
transferring vast. amounts of his
tory income redistribution has
wealth to the lesser developed
failed to bring prosperity within
countries.
the socialist and communist coun-
"The North" applies to the more
tries (it in fact has produced eco-
well-to-do industrialized nations,
nomic stagnation). Why should
many of which (though certainly
anyone believe it would succeed
not all) are located in the Northern
on a global scale.
Hemisphere. "The South" encom-
Private investment and free
passes 127 developing countries of
trade, not foreign giveaway pro-
Africa, Asia, Latin America and
grams, are the keys to social pro-
the South Pacific. Since a 1975
gress in the developing nations, as
meeting in Paris, the Southern na-
Mr. Reagan told the World Affairs
tions have been promoting the
Council in Philadelphia Thursday.
idea that governments should
Bill Brock, the president's trade
massively redistribute income
representative, recently made this
from rich nations to poor - basi-
cogent observation: "We take 50
cally, socialism on a global scale.
percent of the manufactured prod-
The Cancun summit was con-
uct for export of all the Third-
ceived by a Left-tilting commis-
World countries into this one coun-
sion headed by former West Ger-
try, the United States.
They sell
man Chancellor Willy Brandt, a
twice as much product in the Unit-
leader of the Socialist Internation-
ed States as they receive in aid
ale. Another prominent socialist,
from the whole world com-
French President Francois Mit-
bined.
So let's talk about im-
terrand. will be at Cancun to plug
proving economies in the total
for "global negotiations" and a
context. Aid is a part of it, interna-
World Bank-financed energy pro-
tional financial institutions are a
duction program in the Third
part of it. But frankly, a bigger
World. Yet another socialist, Aus-
part is trade and investment."
trian Chancellor Bruno Kreisky,
"Southerners" who have been
will co-chair the summit with
steeped in socialist doctrine are
Mexican President Jose Lopez
not likely to be receptive to Mr.
Portillo.
Reagan's can-do gospel of the
Mr. Reagan agreed to go to this
Yankee trader. But the building of
ideologically stacked meeting pri-
new industries in their countries,
marily as a favor to his friend Mr.
and the opening of new markets