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Collection: President, Office of the: Presidential Briefing Papers: Records, 1981-1989 Folder Title: 03/14/1983 (Case File: 127514) (1) Box: 27 To see more digitized collections visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected] Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING Withdrawer PAPERS RBW 1/3/2008 File Folder 03/14/1983 (CASEFILE 127514) [1 OF 2] FOIA S07-0077/01 Box Number 157 DOC Doc Type Document Description No of Doc Date Restrictions NO Pages 1 SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT [PG 1, PARTIAL] 1 3/11/1983 B7(C) 2 MANIFEST RE DEPT OF JUSTICE ELEVATOR [PG 2] 1 3/11/1983 B2 B7(E) 3 DIAGRAM RE DEPT OF JUSTICE [TAB A-B] 2 3/14/1983 B2 B7(E) Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. y Page 10/2 ID # 127514 WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT TR WORKSHEET X-MEDIA H-INTERNAL Name of Document: BRIEFING PAPERS FOR PRESIDENTS Subject Codes: SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS FOR MAR1483 PR 007 - 01 1) Subject: List of invitees for The President's CO 074 - meeting with Foreign Minister - YITZHAK SHAMIR of Israel - - 2) list of invitees/ attendees for FO 006 - Summit Coordinating Group I 3) Memorial Service Mor Fallen Law at the Department Justice - TR 001 - Enforcement (officials. FG 017 - FE 001 - 4) Mosting with a Bipartisan Group of FG 031 - House and Senate members regarding JL 003 - the Comprehensive crime control I act of 1983. I I 5) Meeting with AGUDATH ISRAEL of RM 032 america regarding support PR 003 - of alministration programs I ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Office/Agency (Staff Name) Action Tracking Date Type of Completion Date Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD RMHENL RSZ C Referral Note: Page 2.012 ID # 127514 WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET X-MEDIA H-INTERNAL Name of Document: BRIEFING PAPERS FOR PRESIDENT'S Subject Codes: SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS FOR MAR1483 P PR 007 - 01 Subject: Meeting with State and Local- LG - Elected officials from ST - midwestern and north eastern - states to discuss administration - programs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Office/Agency (Staff Name) Action Tracking Date Type of Completion Date Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD RMHENL RSZ C Referral Note: THE SCHEDULE OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1983 9:00 am Staff Time Oval Office (30 min) (Baker, Meese, Deaver) 9:30 am National Security Briefing Oval Office (15 min) (Clark) 9:45 am Senior Staff Time Oval Office (15 min) 10:00 am Personal Staff Time Oval Office (45 min) 10:45 am Depart for Memorial Service for Justice Dept. Federal Law Enforcement Officers (Meese/Fuller/Henkel) 11:35 am Arrive back at White House South Grounds 12:00 m Issues Briefing Lunch Cabinet Room (60 min) (Darman/Fuller) 1:00 pm Personal Staff Time (STRET SERVICE Oval Office (30 min) 1:30 pm Meeting with Bipartisan Congressional Cabinet Room (20 min) Members Re: Omnibus Crime Legislation (Duberstein) 1:55 pm Photo with Rabbi Morris Sherer, Oval Office (5 min) President of Agudath Israel of America (Whittlesey) 2:00 pm Briefing for Shamir Meeting Oval Office (30 min) (Clark) 2:30 pm Meeting with/F.M. Shamir of Israel Cabinet Room (30 min) (Clark) 3:00 pm Meeting with Summit Coordinating Group Roosevelt (30 min) (Clark/Deaver) Room 3:30 pm Personal Staff Time Oval Office (30 min) 4:00 pm Dropby Briefing for State and Local East Room (20 min) Elected Officials (Williamson) REVISED UNP 3/14/83 10:30 am THE SCHEDULE OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1983 9:00 am Staff Time Oval Office (30 min) (Baker, Meese, Deaver) 9:30 am National Security Briefing Oval Office (15 min) (Clark) 9:45 am Senior Staff Time Oval Office (15 min) 10:00 am Personal Staff Time Oval Office (45 min) 10:45 am Depart for Memorial Service for Justice Dept. Federal Law Enforcement Officers (Meese/Fuller/Henkel) (Tab A) 11:35 am Arrive back at White House South Grounds 12:00 m Issues Briefing Lunch Cabinet Room (60 min) (Darman/Fuller) (distributed separately) 1:00 pm Personal Staff Time Oval Office (30 min) - WIDOW BEJECK. 1:30 pm Meeting with Bipartisan Members Cabinet Room (20 min) of House and Senate regarding Omnibus Crime Legislation (Duberstein) (Tab B) 1:55 pm Photo with Rabbi Morris Sherer, Oval Office (5 min) President of Agudath Israel of America (Whittlesey) (Tab C) 2:00 pm National Security Council Meeting Cabinet Room (60 min) (Clark) 2:30 3:00 pm Meeting with Summit Coordinating Group Oval Office (30 min) (Clark/Deaver) (distributed separately) 3:30 pm Personal Staff Time Oval Office ( (30 min) 4:00 pm Dropby Briefing for State and Local East Room (20 min) Elected Officials (Williamson) (Tab D) UNP 3/11/83 4:00 pm MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1983 9:00 am 9:00 Staff Time Oval Office (30 min) (Baker, Meese, Deaver) 9:30 am 9:24 National Security Briefing Oval Office (15 min) (Clark) GEOFF KEMP 9:45 am Senior Staff Time Oval Office (15 min) 10:00 am Personal Staff Time Oval Office (45 min) 10:45 am for Memorial Service for Justice Dept. Federal Law Enforcement Officers (Meese/Fuller/Henkel) (Tab A) 11:35 am Arrive back at White House South Grounds 12:00 m 12:11 Issues Briefing Lunch Cabinet Room (60 min) 1:20 (Darman/Fuller) (distributed separately) 1:00 pm Personal Staff Time Oval Office P (30 min) 1:30 pm 1:37- Meeting with Bipartisan Members Cabinet Room (20 min) of House and Senate regarding 2:02 Omnibus Crime Legislation (Duberstein) (Tab B) 1:55 pm 2:05 Photo with Rabbi Morris Sherer, Oval Office (5 min) President of Agudath Israel of America 2007 (Whittlesey) (Tab C) BRIEFING FOR SHAMIRE VISIT OVAL OFFICE 2:00 pm 2:11- National Security Council Meeting Cabinet Room (30 min) (Clark) F.M. SHAMIR 2:35 3:02 CABINET Rm are The 3:00 pm Meeting with Summit Coordinating Group Oval Office (30 min) 3:07:45 (Clark/Deaver) (distributed separately) 3:30 pm 3:45 Personal Staff Time Oval Office (30 min) 4:00 pm 4:08 Dropby Briefing for State and Local East Room (20 min) 4:40 Elected Officials (Williamson) (Tab D) UNP 3/11/83 4:00 pm MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1983 9:00 am Staff Time Oval Office (30 min) (Baker, Meese, Deaver) 9:30 am National Security Briefing Oval Office (15 min) (Clark) GROFF KENIP KE 9:45 am Senior Staff Time Oval Office (15 min) 10:00 am Personal Staff Time Oval Office (45 min) 10:45 am Depart for Memorial Service for Justice Dept. Federal Law Enforcement Officers (Meese/Fuller/Henkel) (Tab A) 11:35 am Arrive back at White House South Grounds 12:00 m Issues Briefing Lunch Cabinet Room (60 min) (Darman/Fuller) (distributed separately) 1:00 pm Personal Staff Time Oval Office (30 min) > s webe of soe 1:30 pm Meeting with Bipartisan Members Cabinet Room (20 min) of House and Senate regarding Omnibus Crime Legislation (Duberstein) (Tab B) 1:55 pm Photo with Rabbi Morris Sherer, Oval Office (5 min) President of Agudath Israel of America (Whittlesey) 3c' Shamas Burging (Tab C) 2 2:00 pm National Security Council Meeting Cabinet Room 30 (60 min) (Clark) 2 30 in SHAMIR JUAC 3:00 pm Meeting with Summit Coordinating Group Oval Office (30 min) (Clark/Deaver) (distributed separately) 3:30 pm Personal Staff Time Oval Office (30 min) 4:00 pm Dropby Briefing for State and Local East Room (20 min) Elected Officials (Williamson) (Tab D) UNP 3/11/83 4:00 pm ORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 14, 1983 MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER FROM: WILLIAM P. CLARK RCM SUBJECT: Participants for the President's Meetings with Israeli Foreign Minister Yitzhak Shamir Pre-Brief Meeting 2:00-2:30 in the Oval Office President Ronald Reagan Vice President George Bush Secretary of State George Shultz William P. Clark, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Philip Habib, Special Emissary for the President Robert C. McFarlane, Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Nicholas Veliotes, Assistant Secretary, State Geoffrey Kemp, NSC Messrs. Meese, Baker, Deaver will attend at their discretion. Meeting with Foreign Minister Shamir 2:30-3:00 in the Cabinet Room United States Israel Same as above with: Yitzhak Shamir, Secretary of Defense Weinberger Foreign Minister Richard Fairbanks, Benjamin Netanyahu, Special Negotiator, State Charge Maurice Draper, Special David Kimche, Director Emissary for the Secretary of General for Foreign Affairs State Elyakim Rubenstein, Howard J. Teicher, NSC Legal Advisor Philip Dur, NSC Auraham Tamir, Major General Yossef Ben Aharon, Office Director THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 14, 1983 MEMORANDUM FOR DAVE FISCHER FROM: M. B. OGLESBY, JR. p SUBJECT: Presidential Meeting Attendance The following individuals were in attendance at the 1:30 p.m. Presidential meeting today in the Cabinet Room regarding the Administration's Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1983: The Vice President Attorney General William French Smith Members of Congress (House) William Hughes (D-New Jersey) Hamilton Fish (R-New York) Dan Lungren (R-California) John Conyers (D-Michigan) Staff Edwin Meese Edwin Harper M. B. Oglesby Robert Kabel John Dressendorfer Nancy Risque Mike Uhlmann Robert McConnell, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice Rudy Giuliani, Associate Attorney General REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENTS To: Officer-in-charge Appointments Center Room 060, OEOB Please admit the following appointments on March 14 , as for THE PRESIDENT of :. (NAME OF PERSON TO BE VISITED) (AGENCY) GEORGE SHULTZ ED HARPER DONALD REGAN WILLIAM BROCK MARTIN FELDSTEIN EDWIN MEESE JAMES BAKER MICHAEL DEAVER WILLIAM P. CLARK ROBERT McFARLANE RICHARD DARMAN CRAIG FULLER ALLEN WALLIS BERYL SPRINKEL MICHAEL McMANUS HENRY NAU MEETING LOCATION Building West Wing Requested by Henry Nau, NSC Room No. Roosevelt Room Room No. 392 Telephone X6961 Time of Meeting 3:00 p.m. Date of request 3/14/83 Additions and/or changes made by telephone should be limited to three (3) names or less. APPOINTMENTS CENTER: SIG/OEOB - 395-6046 or WHITE HOUSE - 456-6742 UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE SSF 2037 (05-78) A THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1983 EVENT: Memorial Service for Fallen Law Enforcement Officials DRESS: Men's Business Suit WEATHER: Low 30's; partly cloudy 10:40 a.m. Proceed to motorcade for boarding. 10:45 a.m. Depart en route Department of Justice. Drive Time: 5 mins. In Limo: E. Meese, J. Baker. 10:50 a.m. Arrive Department of Justice and proceed to holding room. Met at second floor by: Ken Starr, Counselor to the Attorney General Myra Tankersley, Confidential Assistant to the Attorney General 11:00 a.m. Proceed to Great Hall and take seat on dais. William French Smith, Attorney General, makes brief remarks. Donald Regan, Secretary of the Treasury, makes brief remarks. Father Gearin, Bureau of Prisons Chaplain, makes brief remarks. Introduction by the Attorney General. 11:10 a.m. Brief Remarks - Open Press 11:15 a.m. Conclude remarks. FBI choir selection 11:20 a.m. Depart Great Hall en route holding room. 11:25 a.m. Proceed to motorcade for boarding. 11:30 a.m. Depart Department of Justice en route The White House. Drive Time: 5 mins. In Limo: E. Meese, J. Baker. 11:35 a.m. Arrive The White House. WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING RB 1/3/2008 PAPERS W File Folder FOIA 03/14/1983 (CASEFILE 127514) [1 OF 2] S07-0077/01 Box Number 157 DOC Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- NO Document Description pages tions 1 SCHEDULE 1 3/11/1983 B7(C) OF THE PRESIDENT [PG 1, PARTIAL] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT FOR MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1983 EVENT: MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THE PRESIDENT'S PARTICIPATION WEATHER Brief Remarks Low 30's Partly Cloudy DRESS Men's Business Suit ADVANCE Kremer, CeCe STAFF Huntsman. Jon PRESS B7c USSS King, Don WHCA CONTACT Presidential Advance Office: 202/456-7565 WILLIAM HENKEL MARCY HEAD 3/11/83 5:00 p.m. MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1983 Page 1 GUEST AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS 10:35 a.m. Proceed to motorcade and board. 10:40 a.m. THE PRESIDENT proceeds to motorcade for boarding. 10:45 a.m. THE PRESIDENT departs The White House en route the Department of Justice. Drive Time: 5 mins. MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS Lead Spare L. Speakes D. Fischer Limo THE PRESIDENT E. Meese J. Baker Follow-up Control M. Deaver Dr. D. Ruge Military Aide Support E. Hickey M. McManus W. Henkel Ofcl. Photographer Staff I F. Fielding C. Fuller R. Hauser Staff II W. Sittmann M. Weinberg Medic Press Van I Press Van II J. Huntsman WHCA Ambulance Tail 3/11/83 5:00 p.m. WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING RB 1/3/2008 PAPERS W File Folder FOIA 03/14/1983 (CASEFILE 127514) [1 OF 2] S07-0077/01 Box Number 157 DOC Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- NO Document Description pages tions 2 MANIFEST 1 3/11/1983 B2 B7(E) RE DEPT OF JUSTICE ELEVATOR [PG 2] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1983 Page 3 Refer to Tab B for diagram. Ruffles and Flourishes Announcement (off-stage) Hail to the Chief OPEN PRESS COVERAGE 11:00 a.m. THE PRESIDENT proceeds to seat on dais. Refer to Tab B for dais arrangement. The Attorney General makes brief remarks. Secretary Regan makes brief remarks. Father Gearin, Bureau of Prisons Chaplain, makes brief remarks. The Attorney General introduces THE PRESIDENT. 11:10 a.m. THE PRESIDENT proceeds to podium and makes brief remarks. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE 11:15 a.m. THE PRESIDENT concludes remarks and returns to seat. FBI choir selection. 11:20 a.m. THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by Secretary Regan, Attorney General Smith and Father Gearin, departs The Great Hall en route holding room. GUEST AND STAFF INSTRUCTIONS 11:15 a.m. Proceed to motorcade for boarding. 11:25 a.m. THE PRESIDENT proceeds to motorcade for boarding. 11:30 a.m. THE PRESIDENT departs Department of Justice en route The White House. Drive Time: 5 mins. MOTORCADE ASSIGNMENTS Same as on arrival. 11:35 a.m. THE PRESIDENT arrives The White House. 3/11/83 5:00 p.m. WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING RB 1/3/2008 PAPERS W File Folder FOIA 03/14/1983 (CASEFILE 127514) [1 OF 2] S07-0077/01 Box Number 157 DOC Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- NO Document Description pages tions 3 DIAGRAM 2 3/14/1983 B2 B7(E) RE DEPT OF JUSTICE [TAB A-B] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON CEREMONY FOR FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS DATE: March 14, 1983 LOCATION: The Great Hall of Justice TIME: 10:45 AM (40 Minutes) FROM: Craig L. Fuller as I. PURPOSE To participate in a memorial service for 13 federal law enforcement officers who have recently lost their lives in the line of duty. II. BACKGROUND This memorial service is being held to eulogize the supreme sacrifice made by 13 federal law enforcement officers in recent months and to recognize the dangers faced daily by all law enforcement officers. You have spoken by telephone to most of the widows of these agents, but this public event will let other federal, state and local law enforcement officials know that they are appreciated. Those being memorialized are as follows: -- Three Secret Service Agents (George Patrick La Barge, Donald W. Robinson, and Donald Bejeck) died while providing protection for Queen Elizabeth at Yosemite National Park on March 5, 1983. -- U. S. Marshal Kenneth Muir, 53, and Deputy U. S. Marshal Robert Cheshire, 33, were shot to death while attempting to apprehend a fugitive on February 13, 1983. -- Prison guard Gary L. Rowe, 31, was beaten to death at the San Diego Metropolitan Correctional Center on February 7, 1983. -- Prison guard Gregory J. Gunter, 30, lost his life during an inmate disturbance which occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Petersburg, Virginia, on December 25, 1982. -- Four FBI agents (Robert W. Connors, Charles L. Ellington, Terry B. Hereford, Michael J. Lynch) were killed while on duty in a plane crash on December 16, 1982. -- Ariel Rios of the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau, while serving as an undercover agent on detail to the South Florida Task Force, was shot and killed in Miami on December 2, 1982. -- Thomas J. Devine of the Drug Enforcement Administration was shot in the leg and the base of the neck on October 12, 1972, by a suspect in an undercover narcotics investigation. He died from the wounds on September 25. III. PARTICIPANTS The President, the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, top federal law enforcement officials, representa- tives of state and local law enforcement organizations, and close family of the 13 officers. IV. PRESS PLAN Full Press V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS You will enter the Great Hall from behind the stage. You will be greeted by the Attorney General and seated to the right of the podium. The Attorney General Welcoming Remarks Secretary Regan Brief Remarks Bureau of Prisons Chaplain Brief Remarks The President Remarks (Attached) submitted) The FBI Choir will sing "Battle Hymn of the Republic" The Attorney General will conclude the program and you will depart. (Dolan/AB) March 11, 1983 3:00 p.m. PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1983 Good morning. Two years ago this month I saw up close -- up very close -- two profiles in courage. Were it not for the brave efforts of Secret Service Agents Jerry Parr, who shoved me into the waiting car, and Timothy McCarthy, who caught a bullet meant for me, I might not stand before you today. Fortunately, neither of those Federal officers nor Washington Patrolman Thomas Delahanty, nor my own press secretary, Jim Brady, lost their lives that day near the Hilton, SEVERE although three of these four men suffered several injuries. While serving their fellow citizens, however, other law enforcement officers have lost their lives. In recent months alone, no fewer than 13 Federal agents have been killed while on the job. Their deaths remind us again of the difficult and very hazardous tasks we ask our Federal law enforcement officers to carry out. Sometimes they must perform their duties in unfamiliar surroundings. And sometimes they must deal at close hand with the most destructive and unpredictable elements in our society. Frequently, their work is as routine as anyone else's. But they know without a doubt that some day, perhaps even today they may face danger and perhaps even tragedy. Just 9 days ago tragedy occurred when an automobile carrying three Secret Service Agents collided head-on with a local police car in California. George Patrick La Barge, Donald W. Robinson Page 2 and Donald Bejeck died while performing their professional duties. They were driving to Yosemite National Park, where they were to provide protection for Queen Elizabeth. It is beyond our understanding just why those men should be riding at that moment in that car, just as it eludes our understanding why four FBI agents should be in the plane that crashed outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 16. Robert W. Connors, Charles L. Ellington, Terry B. Hereford, and Michael J. Lynch died in the worst accident in FBI history. They, too, were faithfully doing their job. They were in search of embezzled money supposedly buried near Cincinnati. Accounts of homicides appear SO frequently in our newspapers and on the nightly news that they may almost seem commonplace. But no murder is commonplace. When the victim is a law enforcement officer, there is an added dimension. Here the assault is perpetrated not only against an innocent individual, but also against the society he represents and is solemnly sworn to protect. U.S. Marshals Kenneth Muir and Robert Cheshire were shot to death on February 13th outside Medina, North Dakota, where they were attempting to serve a warrant on a man violating his probation on a tax evasion conviction. Correctional Officer Gary Lee Rowe was responding on February 7th to an alert of a possible escape attempt when inmates in a Federal prison in San Diego fatally attacked him with an arsenal of homemade metal weapons. Correctional Officer Gregory Johnnie Gunter lost his life on -- of all days -- Christmas Day when, despite being off duty, he Page 3 attempted to settle a dispute between two angry mobs of prisoners in a Federal penal institution in Petersburg, Virginia. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent Ariel Rios was shot and killed on December 2 in Miami while working undercover on a cocaine investigation. And Thomas J. Devine of the Drug Enforcement Administration was shot in the leg and the base of the neck on October 12, 1972, by a suspect in an undercover narcotics investigation. He died from the wounds on September 25, 1982. It is wisely said that nothing worth having comes cheaply or easily. And the price of a free nation is sometimes counted in the dearest currency -- human life. These 13 men, all of them the best of professionals, all of them dedicated Americans, gave their lives in the continuing battle to preserve our domestic peace, to make America safe from those who prey on the innocent. Our appreciation for their work, and their lives, is only imperfectly expressed by our gathering here today. The family members of each of these men bear a unique burden. It is my wish that they will find solace in the loyalty and friendship of the professionals their loved ones worked with, and in the respect and gratitude of our citizens for the job they did. Finally, I hope and pray that all Americans will be inspired by the knowledge that each of these men died as few men ever do -- a hero. B THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON MEETING WITH A BIPARTISAN GROUP OF HOUSE AND SENATE MEMBERS REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION'S COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1983 DATE: Monday, March 14, 1983 LOCATION: The Cabinet Room TIME: 1:30 p.m. (20 minutes) FROM: Kenneth M. Duberstein ten D. I. PURPOSE To express strong Presidential support for the enactment of the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1983. II. BACKGROUND Enactment of legislation to reform several elements of the federal criminal statutes has been a priority of this Administration. Legislation was transmitted to the 97th Congress to change sentencing and bail laws, the exclusionary rule, the insanity defense, narcotics enforcement and several other substantive reforms in criminal law. The Senate approved a major crime bill, S. 2572, the Violent Crime and Drug Enforcement Improvements Act, last September by a vote of 95 to 1. That legislation addressed several of the areas of concern to the Administration including bail and sentencing reform and improved forfeiture provisions. The House of Representatives failed to approve this measure. It adopted, instead, H.R. 3963, a miscellaneous assortment of criminal justice proposals. The Senate acceded to most of these proposals. This legislation was vetoed for, among other reasons, its creation of a federal "drug Czar". In vetoing H.R. 3963, the President reaffirmed his strong personal commitment to the fight against crime and stated that he looked forward to working with the 98th Congress to secure passage of substantive criminal law reform. A new crime package, the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1983, is ready to be transmitted to the Congress. Many of the proposals were considered by the previous Congress but others are new. Each provision is important in ensuring that crime in America is dealt with effectively. III. PARTICIPANTS See attached list IV. PRESS PLAN White House photographer only. 2 V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS Senators and Congressmen enter through the Northwest Gate to the West Lobby and are escorted to the Cabinet Room for a 20-minute meeting with the President. Brief remarks by the President (5-minutes) followed by a review of the provisions of the legislation by Attorney General Smith, followed by an open discussion with Senators and Congressmen. Attachments: Participants List Talking Points PARTICIPANTS The President The Vice President Attorney General William French Smith Robert McConnell, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice Senators Howard Baker (R-Tennessee), Majority Leader Robert C. Byrd (D-West Virginia) , Democratic Leader Strom Thurmond (R-South Carolina) Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Paul Laxalt, (R-Nevada), Chairman, Criminal Law Subcommittee Arlen Specter (R-Pennsylvania), Member, Criminal Law Subcommittee Regret: Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) , Assistant Majority Leader Joseph Biden (D-Delaware), Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member, Criminal Law Subcommittee Max Baucus (D-Montana), Member, Criminal Law Subcommittee Congressmen William Hughes (D-New Jersey), Chairman, Crime Subcommittee Hamilton Fish (R-New York) , Ranking Republican, Judiciary Committee Thomas Foley (D-Washington), Majority Whip Dan Lungren (R-California), Chairman, Crime Task Force of the Republican Research Committee Regret: Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill (D-Massachusetts) Speaker of the House Robert Michel (R-Illinois), Republican Leader Trent Lott (R-Mississippi), Republican Whip Peter Rodino (D-New Jersey), Chairman, House Judiciary Committee John Conyers (D-Michigan), Chairman, Criminal Justice Subcommittee Harold Sawyer (R-Michigan), Ranking Republican, Crime Subcommittee George Gekas (R-Pennsylvania), Ranking Republican, Criminal Justice Subcommittee Jim Wright (D-Texas), Majority Leader Staff Edwin Meese David Gergen M.B. Oglesby James Baker Richard Darman Robert Kabel Michael Deaver Larry Speakes John Dressendorfer Edwin Harper Kenneth Duberstein Nancy Risque Craig Fuller Pamela Turner SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS ON THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1983 -- Thank the Congressmen and Senators for attending this meeting to discuss the comprehensive criminal law reform legislation which you will be transmitting shortly to the Hill. -- Remind them that the enactment of criminal law reform legislation has been a key priority of your Administration. -- Tell them that you appreciate the sincere efforts of both the House and the Senate last Congress in attempting to develop legislation to address several of the most troublesome areas of federal criminal law. -- Remind them that you regretted having to withhold your approval of H.R. 3963 and that you strongly hope that legislation can be passed quickly in both Houses of Congress which deals effectively with these important criminal law problems and on which everyone involved can agree. -- Indicate that Attorney General Smith is present to participate in the discussion. Ask Attorney General Smith to review the Comprehensive Crime Control Act. PARTICIPANTS The President The Vice President Attorney General William French Smith Robert McConnell, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice Senators Howard Baker (R-Tennessee), Majority Leader Robert C. Byrd (D-West Virginia), Democratic Leader Strom Thurmond (R-South Carolina), Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Paul Laxalt, (R-Nevada), Chairman, Criminal Law Subcommittee Arlen Specter (R-Pennsylvania), Member, Criminal Law Subcommittee Regret: Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Assistant Majority Leader Joseph Biden (D-Delaware), Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member, Criminal Law Subcommittee Max Baucus (D-Montana), Member, Criminal Law Subcommittee Congressmen William Hughes (D-New Jersey), Chairman, Crime Subcommittee Hamilton Fish (R-New York) , Ranking Republican, Judiciary Committee Thomas Foley (D-Washington), Majority Whip Dan Lungren (R-California), Chairman, Crime Task Force of the Republican Research Committee Regret: Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill (D-Massachusetts), Speaker of the Hous Robert Michel (R-Illinois), Republican Leader Trent Lott (R-Mississippi) Republican Whip Peter Rodino (D-New Jersey), Chairman, House Judiciary Committee John Conyers (D-Michigan), Chairman, Criminal Justice attending Subcommittee Harold Sawyer (R-Michigan), Ranking Republican, Crime Subcommittee George Gekas (R-Pennsylvania), Ranking Republican, Criminal Justice Subcommittee Jim Wright (D-Texas) , Majority Leader Staff Edwin Meese David Gergen M.B. Oglesby. James Baker Richard Darman Robert Kabel Michael Deaver Larry Speakes John Dressendorfer Edwin Harper Kenneth Duberstein Nancy Risque Craig Fuller Pamela Turner SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS ON THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1983 -- Thank the Congressmen and Senators for attending this meeting to discuss the comprehensive criminal law reform legislation which you will be transmitting shortly to the Hill. -- Remind them that the enactment of criminal law reform legislation has been a key priority of your Administration. -- Tell them that you appreciate the sincere efforts of both the House and the Senate last Congress in attempting to develop legislation to address several of the most troublesome areas of federal criminal law. -- Remind them that you regretted having to withhold your approval of H.R. 3963 and that you strongly hope that legislation can be passed quickly in both Houses of Congress which deals effectively with these important criminal law problems and on which everyone involved can agree. -- Indicate that Attorney General Smith is present to participate in the discussion. Ask Attorney General Smith to review the Comprehensive Crime Control Act. C THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 11, 1983 MEETING WITH AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA DATE: March 14, 1983 LOCATION: Oval Office TIME: 3:55 p.m. FROM: Faith Ryan Whittlesey FRN I. PURPOSE To provide the President with an opportunity to express his appreciation to the leaders of Agudath Israel of America for their continued support of his Administration and its programs. II. BACKGROUND Agudath Israel of America, an orthodox Jewish organization, has been the most visible supporter of the President in the orthodox Jewish community. The organization has been particularly active in support of tuition tax credits, private sector initiatives for neighborhood preservation, and actively opposed to pornography. The organization is in Washington for a day of briefings at the Department of State and the White House. The Vice President will also drop by during their White House briefings. III. PARTICIPANTS Rabbi Morris Sherer, President Rabbi Menachem Lubinsky, Director of Government and Public Affairs IV. PRESS PLAN White House photographer only V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS Rabbi Sherer and Rabbi Lubinsky are escorted into the Oval Office and introduced to the President; they shake hands. The President thanks the Rabbis for the work their organization has been doing and asks for their continued support for the Administration's program. Attachment: Talking points THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON TALKING POINTS (Agudath Israel) -- I hope that your briefings this morning at the State Department and this afternoon in the White House are informative and helpful. -- I appreciate your efforts on tuition tax credits. Tuition tax credits are a top legislative priority. We will do all we can to provide you with whatever help you need -- but it will be primarily up to organizations like yours to bring the necessary pressure to bear on the Hill. I need the support of organizations like yours if the legislation is to pass the House and the Senate. -- I have heard about the private sector initiatives you have undertaken in Boro Park (Brooklyn, New York) in the area of neighborhood preservation. I commend you for those efforts and hope you will continue to expand on them. --- I also know of your interest, concern for the State of Israel and I want to reiterate to you my strong commitment to Israel.