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ID # 144718
WHITE HOUSE
OFFICE OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT
WORKSHEET
X-MEDIA
H-INTERNAL
Name of Document: BRIEFING PAPERS
FOR PRESIDENTS
Subject Codes:
SCHEDULED
APPOINTMENTS FOR
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1) Subject: Proclamation signing ceremony
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designating May 21 national ANDRE,
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SAKHAROV Day"
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FOR PRESIDENTS
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THE SCHEDULE OF
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Wednesday, May 18, 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
Signing Peremony for SJ Res 51 honoring
Rose Garden
(10 min)
Andrei Sakharov (Clark/Duberstein)
(Tab A) (draft remarks attached)
11:00 am
Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
(Fuller)
(Tab B)
12:00 m
Lunch with Key Supporters
Residence
(60 min)
(Tuttle/Rosebush)
(Tab C)
1:15 pm
National Security Council Meeting
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
(Clark)
(distributed separately)
2:15 pm
Congressional Meetings
Roosevelt Room
(75 min)
(Duberstein)
(Tab D)
3:30 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
4:00 pm
Attend Swearing In Ceremony for
EOB 450
(15 min)
William Ruckelshaus (Fuller/Henkel)
(Tab E)
(draft remarks attached)
4:15 pm
Attend Reception for William Ruckelshaus
Indian Treaty
(10 min)
(Fuller/Henkel)
Room
4:30 pm
Tape Message for Cuban American
(available
Diplomatic
(5 min)
Foundation Dinner (Bakshian/Goode) in a.m.)
Reception Room
4:35 pm
Interview with Jess Marlow
Map Room
(10 min)
(Gergen/Speakes)
(Tab F)
9:05 pm
N
Depart for Dropby at WH News
Sheraton
Photographers Annual Awards Dinner
Washington
(Henkel/Gergen/Speakes) (BLACK TIE)
Hotel
(Tab G)
10:00 pm
Arrive back at White House
South Grounds
UNP 5/17/83
4:00 pm
Wednesday, May 18, 1983
9:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
9:30 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Clark) Dinnes Blair H Tucher.
John Ren equashe
9:45 am
Senior Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(45 min)
10:45 am
Signing Ceremony for SJ Res 51 honoring
Rose Garden
(10 min)
Andrei Sakharov (Clark/Duberstein)
(Tab A) (draft remarks attached)
11:00 am
Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
(Fuller)
(Tab B)
MC
12:00 m
Lunch with Key Supporters
Residence
(60 min)
(Tuttle/Rosebush)
(Tab C)
1:15 pm
National Security Council Meeting
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
(Clark)
(distributed separately)
2:15 pm
Congressional Meetings
Roosevelt Room
(75 min)
(Duberstein)
(Tab D)
3:30 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
4:00 pm X
Attend Swearing In, Ceremony for
EOB 450
(15 min)
William Ruckelshaus (Fuller/Henkel)
(Tab E)
(draft remarks attached)
4:15 pm
Attend Reception for William Ruckelshaus
Indian Treaty
(10 min)
(Fuller/Henkel)
Room
4:30 pm
Tape Message for Cuban American
(available
Diplomatic
(5 min)
Foundation Dinner (Bakshian/Goode) in
a.m.)
Reception Room
1:45
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MARLOW
4:35 pm
Interview with Jess Marlow
Map Room
(10 min)
(Gergen/Speakes)
(Tab F)
500
9:05 pm
N
Depart for Dropby at WH News
Sheraton
Photographers Annual Awards Dinner
Washington
(Henkel/Gergen/Speakes) (BLACK TIE)
Hotel
(Tab G)
10:00 pm
Arrive back at White House
South Grounds
UNP 5/17/83
4:00 pm
Wednesday, May 18, 1983
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Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
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National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
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(Clark) Dennis Blave, Howard Tucher
John Lenegaushi
9:45 am
Senior Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
10:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(45 min)
10:45 am
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Signing Ceremony for SJ Res 51 honoring
Rose Garden
(10 min) 1054
Andrei Sakharov (Clark/Duberstein)
(Tab A) (draft remarks attached)
11: 00 am
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Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
(Fuller)
(Tab B)
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12:00 m
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Residence
(60 min)
(Tuttle/Rosebush)
(Tab C)
1330
1:15 pm
National Security Council Meeting
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
1330
(Clark)
(distributed separately)
2:15 pm
425
Congressional Meetings
Roosevelt Room
(75 min)
(Duberstein)
(Tab D)
1508
3:30 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
IVATING TING
4:00 pm
1602
Attend Swearing In Ceremony for
EOB 450 PROL/DHOR
(15 min)
16/20
William Ruckelshaus (Fuller/Henkel)
(Tab E)
(draft remarks attached
4:15 pm
1629
Attend Reception for William Ruckelshaus
Indian Treaty
(10 min)
(Fuller/Henkel)
Room
1640
4:30 pm
1645
Tape Message for Cuban American
(available
Diplomatic
(5 min)
/
Foundation Dinner (Bakshian/Goode) in a.m.)
Reception Room
1723
no
4:35 pm
Interview with Jess Marlow
Map Room
(10 min)
(Gergen/Speakes)
(Tab F)
9:05 pm
N
Depart for Dropby at WH News
Sheraton
Photographers Annual Awards Dinner
Washington
(Henkel/Gergen/Speakes) (BLACK TIE)
Hotel
(Tab G)
10:00 pm
Arrive back at White House
South Grounds
UNP 5/17/83
4:00 pm
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 23, 1983
TO:
DAVE FISCHER
FROM:
PAM TURNER
X
SUBJECT:
Attendance at Meeting with the President
The following Senators attended the signing ceremony for the
Resolution honoring Andrei Sakharov on Wednesday, May 18, 1983,
in the Rose Garden.
ACCEPT
Robert Dole
Patrick Moynihan
Edward Kennedy
Claiborne Pell (arrived at end of ceremony)
REGRET
Strom Thurmond
Malcolm Wallop
Charles Percy
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 18, 1983
TO:
Dave Fischer
FROM:
Pam Turner $
SUBJECT:
Senate Attendance at Swearing-In
Ceremony for William Ruckelshaus
The following Senators attended the Swearing-In Ceremony
for William Ruckelshaus on Wednesday, May 18, 1983 at
4:00 p.m. in 450 EOB
Senator Robert Stafford (R-Vermont)
Regret
Staff
Senator Paul Laxalt
Dave Swanson
Senator Howard Baker
Nancy Risque
Senator James McClure
Jim Baker
Senator Jennings Randolph
Dave Gergen
Senator Jake Garn
Senator John Stennis
Senator Ted Stevens
Senator Robert C. Byrd
Senator John Chafee
Senator Dave Durenburger
Senator Alan Simpson
Senator James Abdnor
Senator Steve Symms
Senator Pete Domenici
Senator Gordon Humphrey
Senator George Mitchell
Senator Max Baucus
Senator Pat Moynihan
Senator Dick Lugar
Senator Jesse Helms
Senator David Boren
Senator Mark Hatfield
Senator Dee Huddleston
Senator Slade Gorton
Senator Henry Jackson
Senator Dan Quayle
Senator Lloyd Bentsen
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 18, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVE FISCHER
FROM:
M. B. OGLESBY, JR to
SUBJECT:
ATTENDEES AT SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
FOR WILLIAM RUCKELSHAUS
The following were in attendance at the swearing-in ceremony
for William Ruckelshaus to be EPA Administrator this afternoon
at 4:00 P.M. in Room 450, Old Executive Office Building:
Members of Congress
James Broyhill (R-NC)
Gene Snyder (R-KY)
Elliott Levitas (D-GA)
Guy Molinari (R-NY)
James Scheuer (D-NY)
Ed Forsythe (R-NJ)
Lyle Williams (R-OH)
Staff
House Committee on Energy and Commerce:
Arnold Havens
Mike Mason
Jim Christy
House Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Michael Toohey
Paul Yates
Robert Dizard, Administrative Assistant to Congressman Guy Molinari
Barbara Morris Lent, wife of Congressman Norm Lent (R-NY)
CC: Dave Fischer
Kathy Osborne
Nell Yates
SIGNING CEREMONY FOR SAKHAROV DAY RESOLUTION
Wednesday, May 18, 1983 -- 10:45 a.m. -- Rose Garden
Congress
Senator Bob Dole
Senator Daniel Moynihan
Senator Strom Thurmond
Senator Edward Kennedy
Senator Malcolm Wallop
Senator Charles Percy
Senator Claiborne Pell
Congressman Jack Kemp
Congresman Stephen Solarz
Congressman Dante Fascell
Congressman Don Ritter
Congressman Chris Smith
Congressman Clement Zablocki
Congressman William Broomfield
Congressman James Courter
Congressman Robert Garcia
Administration
State
Elliot Abrams
Hugh Simon
Thomas Simons
James Schumaker
Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick
Director Charles Wick
Dr. George A. Keyworth, II
White House
The President
Edwin Meese III
James A. Baker, III
Michael K. Deaver
William P. Clark
Ron Mann
Dr. John Lenczowski
Peter Sommer
Other Participants
Mr. Frederick C. Barghoorn
Yale University
Mrs. Nina P. Barghoorn
Robert Bernstein
Pres/Random House (Helsinki Watch)
Brian Berry
Chairman, Montgomery Country
Young Republicans
Professor Edward Clark
President, Long Island University
Professor Sheldon Glashow
Physics, Harvard University
Mr. Norman Hill
Member, Exec.Bd, Freedom House
Frantichek Janouch
Swedish National
Mr. Edward Klein
Khronika Press, New York City
Professor Joel Lebowitz
N.Y. Academy of Sciences/Rutgers
Mr. Melvin Levitsky
Professor Edward Lozansky
Sakharov International Committee
Mrs. Tatiana Lozansky
Mr. Charles Moser
Nikolaus von Mach
Federal Republic of Germany
Dr. Richard Pipes
Harvard University
Mrs. Irene Pipes
Dr. Frank Press
National Academy of Sciences
Mr. Orville Schell
Attorney (Helsinki Watch)
Dr. Frederick M. Seitz
Rockefeller University, New York
Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall Seitz
Mr. Charles Sutherland
Sakharov International Committee
Professor Valentine Turchin
(Personal friend of Sakharov)
Mr. Efraim Yankelevich
Mrs. Tatiana Yankelevich
(Sakharov's son-in-law/daughter)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 18, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVE FISCHER
to
FROM:
M. B. OGLESBY, JR.
SUBJECT:
Presidential Ceremony Attendance
The following Members of the House of Representatives were
in attendance at the 10:45 Rose Garden Ceremony this morning
in honor of Dr. Andrei Sakharov:
Congressman Jack Kemp (R-New York)
Congressman James Courter (R-New Jersey)
Congressman Gus Yatron (D-Pennsylvania)
Congressman Tom Lantos (D-California)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 18, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVE FISCHER
M. B. OGLESBY, JR.
to
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Presidential Meeting Attendance
The following individuals were in attendance at the 2:15 p.m.
meeting with the President today in the Roosevelt Room
concerning the MX missile:
Kenneth Dam, Deputy Secretary of State
General John Vessey, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Members of the House of Representatives
Bob Smith (R-Oregon)
Les Aspin (D-Wisconsin)
Richard Shelby (D-Alabama)
Sam Gibbons (D-Florida)
John Bryant (D-Texas)
Bill Gradison (R-Ohio)
Norm Dicks (D-Washington)
Norm Sisisky (D-Virginia)
Fred Boucher (D-Virginia)
Guy Molinari (R-New York)
Tom Petri (R-Wisconsin)
Norm Lent (R-New York)
Staff
James Baker, Dave Gergen, M. B. Oglesby, Jr., John Dressendorfer,
David Wright, Bob Kimmitt
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THE WHITE HOUSE
May 17, 1983
WASHINGTON
SIGNING CEREMONY FOR JOINT RESOLUTION ON
ANDREI SAKHAROV DAY
DATE:
Wednesday, May 18, 1983
PLACE:
Rose Garden
TIME:
10:45 a.m. (10 minutes) wpe
FROM:
WILLIAM P. CLARK
KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN
I.
PURPOSE
To sign a proclamation designating Saturday, May 21, 1983,
as "National Andrei Sakharov Day.
II BACKGROUND
In January 1980, Andrei Sakharov, the leading Soviet human
rights activist, renowned scientist and Nobel Prize
Laureate, was exiled by Soviet authorities to Gorky. For
three years, he has been subjected to villainous
harassment, punishment, loss of his livelihood and acts of
physical violence in retaliation for his outspoken advocacy
of human rights.
On May 17, 1983, the House concluded action on S.J.
Resolution 51 honoring Dr. Sakharov "for his tireless and
courageous efforts to secure basic human freedoms for the
peoples of the Soviet Union." The resolution requests that
you issue a proclamation designating May 21, 1983, as
National Sakharov Day and that you call upon the people of
the United States and all nations of the world to observe
this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. It
also requests that you urge Soviet authorities to release
Sakharov and that you direct the U.S. United Nations
delegation to introduce a resolution in the General Assembly
calling upon that body to designate May 21 as International
Sakharov Day. By signing the proclamation on May 18, you
will manifest domestically and internationally the Adminis-
tration's continuing concern and support for Dr. Sakharov.
III. PARTICIPANTS
List attached.
IV. PRESS PLAN
Open press coverage.
CC Vice President
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Mike Deaver
Dick Darman
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V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
10:30 a.m.
Guests arrive at N.W. Gate and are escorted
through West Wing Lobby to the Rose Garden.
10:40 a.m.
VIP Guests are escorted to places on the Rose
Garden steps.
10:45 a.m.
The President enters the Rose Garden and proceed
to steps to make remarks. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE.
10:50 a.m.
Following remarks, the Presidents will sit at
table and signs proclamation.
10:52 a.m.
After signing of the proclamation, the President
will shake hands with VIPs on the steps and
return to the Oval Office.
Attachments:
Tab A
Participants List
Tab B
Remarks
Tab A
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Congress
Senator Bob Dole
Senator Daniel Moynihan
Senator Strom Thurmond
Senator Edward Kennedy
Senator Malcolm Wallop
Senator Charles Percy
Senator Claiborne Pell
Congressman Jack Kemp
Congresman Stephen Solarz
Congressman Dante Fascell
Congressman Don Ritter
Congressman Chris Smith
Congressman Clement Zablocki
* Congressman William Broomfield
Congressman James Courter
* Congressman Robert Garcia
Administration
State
Elliot Abrams
Hugh Simon
Thomas Simons
James Schumaker
Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick
Director Charles Wick
Dr. George A. Keyworth, II
White House
The President
Edwin Meese III
James A. Baker, III
Michael K. Deaver
William P. Clark
Ron Mann
Dr. John Lenczowski
Peter Sommer
Kenneth Duberstein
* late regret
Other Participants
Mr. Frederick C. Barghoorn
Yale University
Mrs. Nina P. Barghoorn
Robert Bernstein
Pres/Random House (Helsinki Watch)
Brian Berry
Chairman, Montgomery Country
Young Republicans
Professor Edward Clark
President, Long Island University
Professor Sheldon Glashow
Physics, Harvard University
Mr. Norman Hill
Member, Exec. Bd, Freedom House
Frantichek Janouch
Swedish National
Mr. Edward Klein
Khronika Press, New York City
Professor Joel Lebowitz
N.Y. Academy of Sciences/Rutgers
Mr. Melvin Levitsky
Professor Edward Lozansky
Sakharov International Committee
Mrs. Tatiana Lozansky
Mr. Charles Moser
Nikolaus von Mach
Federal Republic of Germany
Dr. Richard Pipes
Harvard University
Mrs. Irene Pipes
Dr. Frank Press
National Academy of Sciences
Mr. Orville Schell
Attorney (Helsinki Watch)
Dr. Frederick M. Seitz
Rockefeller University, New York
Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall Seitz
Mr. Charles Sutherland
Sakharov International Committee
Professor Valentine Turchin
(Personal friend of Sakharov)
Mr. Efraim Yankelevich
Mrs. Tatiana Yankelevich
(Sakharov's son-in-law/daughter)
(Dolan/AB)
May 17, 1983
3:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING CEREMONY FOR "NATIONAL
ANDREI SAKHAROV DAY" PROCLAMATION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1983
A brilliant scientist, dissident and defender of human
rights, Andrei Sakharov has been called by the Nobel committee
"the conscience of mankind."
Andrei Sakharov has chosen a life of conscience. He has
explained why with these simple words: "I felt that I did not
have the right to keep silent."
The bold and penetrating voice of Andrei Sakharov is now in
danger of being stilled. Not only is he denied his freedom, but
his health is jeopardized by the lack of decent medical
attention. That is why we have gathered here -- to honor him, to
acknowledge the world's debt to him and to do all in our power to
prevent him from being silenced.
Members of the Congress who passed this Resolution, like the
people in this room, are individuals of greatly differing
backgrounds and persuasions. We are especially pleased to have
with us today Mr. Sakharov's daughter, Tatiana, and son-in-law,
Efrem, as well as the congressional sponsors of this Resolution,
Senators Dole and Moynihan and Representatives Kemp and Solarz.
The diversity of the distinguished groups gathered here is
testimony to the appeal of Andrei Sakharov's life; it is also a
tribute to the majesty of the principles he stands for.
But Andrei Sakharov's voice is not just the solitary voice
of principle, of one man with courage; his voice is also the
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voice of a great, good and noble people who long for freedom and
just rule.
Andrei Sakharov speaks for Russia. He speaks for all the
peoples under Soviet rule. No one knows this better than those
who now attempt to stifle his spirit, to silence him. Rulers of
totalitarian states, however great the danger they pose to the
rest of mankind, are aware of the shakiness of their rule and the
fragility of their claims to legitimacy. That is why they seek
to stifle dissent. And that is why we must never stand by in
silence as they do SO.
The words of Andrei Sakharov I quoted earlier remind us that
speaking the truth is more than a right or privilege, it is an
obligation and a duty. In this, we must follow his lead. So
today, we bear witness to these truths: that Andrei Sakharov is
a man of uncommon courage and decency, and that all who value
freedom and human dignity must speak out now in his defense and
on his behalf.
Today we call upon the Soviet leaders to give Andrei
Sakharov his freedom. The world needs his learning, his wisdom,
his nobility. In observing "National Andrei Sakharov Day",
May 21st, we urge the American people and all the peoples of the
world to speak for Andrei Sakharov. For in doing so, we speak
for ourselves, for all mankind, for all that is good and noble in
the human spirit.
B
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 17, 1983
Cabinet Meeting
DATE: May 18, 1983
LOCATION: Cabinet Room
TIME: 11:00 A.M.
FROM: Craig L. Fuller
I.
PURPOSE
The Cabinet will be briefed by David Stockman
on the budget deficits and by Secretary Block
on the Payment-in-Kind program.
II. BACKGROUND
Budget Review: David Stockman will review
with the Cabinet the impact of this
Administration's budget requests on the
budget deficit. The review demonstrates
graphically that our budget requests have
contributed significantly to the overall
deficit problem.
Payment-in-Kind Update: The PIK programs
has been very successful in terms of farmer
participation. However, criticisms have
begun to surface regarding the cost and the
fact that farmers receive such large amounts
of commodities for not producing. A clari-
fication of the programs and its cost are in
order under these circumstances.
III. PARTICIPANTS
Members of the Cabinet (list attached to
agenda)
IV. PRESS PLAN
None
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
David Stockman will make the presentation
on the budget.
Secretary Block will brief the Cabinet on
the PIK program.
STATES DEPARTMENTOS COMMUNITY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20250
May 16, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JOHN R. BLOCK gas
SUBJECT:
Status Report on PIK Program
Background
Worsening farm surpluses caused by record crops, weak
demand due to recession, farm price supports above market-
clearing levels, and strength of dollar abroad.
At end of 1982/83 season, stocks of wheat, corn, cotton,
and rice estimated to exceed generally accepted
carryover needs by 50 to 150 percent.
0
Rising stocks resulted in sharply lower commodity prices,
depressed farm incomes and rising government program
expenditures for price and income support for farmers
(from $4.0 billion in FY 1981 to $11.6 billion in FY 1982
and projected $21 billion for FY 1983).
Aims of PIK
Reducing production and stocks at the same time.
Ensuring adequate market supplies.
Minimizing direct government outlays in support
of agriculture.
Improving conservation practices.
Increasing farm incomes.
Helping to ease storage problems.
Major Features of the PIK Program
Farmers must participate in acreage reduction and
land diversion programs previously announced for
1983 crops.
In addition, farmers may idle 10-30 percent of crop
acreage in return for payments-in-kind.
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Some farmers were permitted to bid out all crop
acreage in return for PIK.
Payments are 95 percent of usual yield for wheat,
80 percent for cotton, rice, corn, sorghum.
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Idled acreage must be placed in an approved
conserving use -- generally a cover crop such as
grass or legumes.
Effects of PIK on the Farm Sector
83 million acres, or about 36 percent, of the
acres eligible for the land retirement program
will be idled this year.
0
Surplus stocks will be drawn down sharply
though not as much as the acreage reduction
would imply. Ending grain stocks for
1983-84 are projected at 115.9 million metric
tons (mmt.) compared to 152.6 mmt. at the end
of the current year.
Prices should strengthen somewhat. Wheat price
is projected at $3.50-3.75 per bushel, up
3 percent from the current year. Corn price is
projected at $2.65-2.90 per bushel, up 5 percent
from the current year.
Feed costs will rise somewhat, encouraging
producers to cut back on livestock production.
Smaller livestock supplies are likely to mean
higher livestock prices.
Net farm income is expected to be $18 to $22 billion
in 1983, about the same as last year, but
approximately $3 billion higher because of PIK.
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More farmers will stay in business at least a
year or two longer.
Effects on Related Sectors
PIK will have little or no effect on food prices
in 1983, but will cause about a 1 percent
additional increase in 1984.
Pronounced adverse impact on input industry sales
(fertilizer, seeds, machinery) in the near term.
In the long term, a financially stronger farm
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sector should have a positive impact on input
industries. The value of stocks of many input
supplies went up after the announcement of a
large sign-up.
Lenders should benefit from farmers' improved
cash flow and reduced borrowing for production
expenses.
Local employment may be affected, but little
overall national impact (1/20 of 1 percent).
PIK has provided a big psychological lift to
rural America -- there is hope where once we
could see only despair.
Effects on Federal Budget
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PIK is estimated to reduce outlays for commodity
support programs by $2.7 billion in FY 1984. If
PIK is continued for the 1984 crops, outlay
savings should total $9.0 billion in FY 1983-86.
(These are the latest estimates of savings using
the same two-year PIK program assumptions that
were contained in the January budget for FY 84).
The FY 1984 budget also proposed to hold income
support (target) prices for the 1984 and 1985
crops at the 1983 level. This would require a change
in the current legislation, which increases target
prices each year. Savings in outlays from
holding the line on target prices is estimated at
$3.8 billion for FY 1984-86. This would be in
addition to the outlay savings from implementing
PIK. Moreover, this policy change is needed so as
to not encourage farmers to produce more when we
offer programs to cut-back.
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The book value of commodities distributed under
PIK is $7.5 billion for the 1983 crop. Should PIK
be continued for the 1984 crops, the estimated book
value of the commodities distributed would be
roughly an additional $4.3 billion.
Problems in Implementing PIK
0
Implementation of PIK is not easy. It involves
payment with commodities which is obviously more
difficult than with cash. We expect patience on
the part of farmers and will get the job done.
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Future PIK Programs
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USDA believes it is likely that a PIK program will be
necessary for the 1984 crop of wheat -- perhaps a
smaller and more simplified program will lower rates
of in-kind compensation. Because of the late
announcement of the 1983 PIK, many winter wheat
producers did not participate in the program. The
weather has been good for wheat production to date,
and therefore a large crop and carryover
(average 1.5 billion bushels) is expected putting
downward pressure on prices. It is too early to
comtemplate 1984 crop programs for the other
commodities since they will not be planted for
another year.
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C
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 18, 1983
MEETING WITH KEY SUPPORTERS
DATE:
May 18, 1983
LOCATION: State Dining Room
TIME:
12:00 to 1:15 p.m.
FROM:
Robert H. Tuttle
I. PURPOSE
To meet with those persons who were Key Supporters in the
1980 campaign, brief them on the achievements of the past
two years, and give an overview of what you wish to
accomplish in the future.
II. BACKGROUND
All of the attendees are members of the Reagan "10" Club
(those individuals who raised more than $10,000 during the
campaign).
III. PARTICIPANTS
Key Supporter Group, White House Staff (list attached)
IV. PRESS PLAN
Barry Sarafin, of ABC News, and his camera crew, will film
your remarks to the group in the State Dining Room. They
will also film the photo opportunity in the Red Room
following your remarks.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
You will enter the State Dining Room at 12:00 noon and
luncheon will be served. At 12:45 p.m., you may begin your
brief remarks to the group. At the conclusion of your
remarks, there will be a short question and answer period
which will conclude at 1:00 p.m. From 1:00 to 1:15 p.m.,
there will be a receiving line in the Red Room.
Prior to the luncheon, the group will be briefed by
James Baker, David Gergen, John Herrington and William
Clark. Following the luncheon, they will be briefed by
Secretary Regan.
WHITE HOUSE STAFF PARTICIPANTS
Vice President Bush
Lee Atwater
James Baker, III
Frederick Biebel (RNC)
William P. Clark
Helene von Damm
Michael K. Deaver
Frank Fahrenkoph, Jr. (RNC)
David Fischer
John Herrington
Edwin Meese, III
Secretary Regan
Ed Rollins
Robert Tuttle
Faith Whittlesey
D
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH SELECT BIPARTISAN HOUSE MEMBERS
DATE:
Wednesday, May 18, 1983
LOCATION:
The Cabinet Room
TIME:
2:15 p.m. (45 Minutes)
FROM:
Kenneth M. Duberstein
I.
PURPOSE
To discuss the strategic forces proposal (arms control/
Midgetman/MX) and to encourage support for it.
II.
BACKGROUND
On Tuesday afternoon the full House Appropriations Committee
voted out House Concurrent Resolution 113 which approves the
release of engineering development funds for basing the
Peacekeeper missile. The full House will consider the
Resolution possibly as early as next week, prior to the
Congressional Memorial Day recess.
Those in attendance today represent a cross section of
Republican and Democrat Members who are undecided or leaning
in favor of supporting the strategic forces proposal. Their
support will not only aid in the passage of H.Con.Res. 113
but will assist in the approval of MX procurement funds as
requested in the FY '84 Defense Authorization bill, which
is scheduled tentatively to be considered early in June.
III.
PARTICIPANTS
See Attachment A.
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer only.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
See Attachment B.
Attachments: Participants - Attachment A.
Agenda - Attachment B.
Talking Points - Attachment C.
(Provided by NSC)
Attachment A
PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Kenneth Dam, Deputy Secretary of State
General John Vessey, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Members of the House of Representatives
Bob Smith (R-Oregon)
Doug Bereuter (R-Nebraska)
Jack Edwards (R-Alabama)
Les Aspin (D-Wisconsin)
George Gekas (R-Pennsylvania)
John McKernan (R-Maine)
Charles Whitley (D-North Carolina)
Ike Andrews (D-North Carolina)
Dan Mica (D-Florida)
Richard Shelby (D-Alabama)
Tom Lantos (D-California)
Sam Gibbons (D-Florida)
John Bryant (D-Texas)
Bill Gradison (R-Ohio)
Norm Dicks (D-Washington)
Don Fuqua (D-Florida)
Bob Young (D-Missouri)
Ed Jones (D-Tennessee)
Frank Horton (R-New York)
Ike Skelton (D-Missouri)
Butler Derrick (D-South Carolina)
Robin Tallon (D-South Carolina)
Gus Yatron (D-Pennsylvania)
Marge Roukema (R-New Jersey)
Robin Britt (D-North Carolina)
Walter Jones (D-North Carolina)
Steve Neal (D-North Carolina)
Tim Valentine (D-North Carolina)
Norm Sisisky (D-Virginia)
Phil Sharp (D-Indiana)
Fred Boucher (D-Virginia)
Guy Molinari (R-New York
Staff
Edwin Meese, James Baker, Michael Deaver, William Clark,
Dick Darman, Craig Fuller, Dave Gergen, Kenneth Duberstein,
Larry Speakes, M. B. Oglesby, Jr., John Dressendorfer,
Randy Davis, John Scruggs, David Wright, Bob Kimmitt,
Nancy Risque
Attachment B
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
2:15 - 2:20
Presidential remarks.
(5 Minutes)
2:20 - 2:23
President calls on Kenneth Dam, Deputy
(3 Minutes)
Secretary of State, for remarks on arms
control aspects of the package.
2:23 - 2:25
President calls on General John Vessey,
(2 Minutes)
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, for
remarks on military aspects and commitment
to the package.
2:25 - 2:55
President to open discussion with House
(30 Minutes)
Members.
2:55 - 3:00
President concludes meeting.
(5 Minutes)
Attachment C
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH
SELECT BIPARTISAN HOUSE MEMBERS
-- Thank you for coming down. I believe we share a common
desire both to enhance the United States' deterrent
posture and to pursue arms control agreements that
promote stability.
-- The MX Peacekeeper missile, on which the legislative
clock has begun to run, offers us a significant
opportunity to strengthen these twin goals. It was
within this context that I endorsed the recommendations
of the bipartisan Commission on Strategic Forces.
-- The key feature and central value of the Commission's
recommendations is its thoughtful integration in a
single package of three basic and inseparable elements:
modernization, deterrence, and arms control. The Com-
mission concluded that there is a direct relationship
between specific modernization programs (like
Peacekeeper) and our dual objectives of effective
deterrence and arms control. I certainly share this
assessment.
-- But to give arms control a chance, I need your strong
support for the bipartisan package, including deployment
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of 100 Peacekeeper missiles in existing silos and deve-
lopment of a small, single-warhead missile. If the
United States foregoes this package, the Soviet Union
would not have any real incentive to agree to
reductions. Further, our Western European Allies would
be reluctant also to base new Pershing and cruise
missiles if we fail to modernize, and such action would
undercut our efforts to negotiate intermediate nuclear
missile reductions in Europe.
-- Some have questioned my commitment to arms control.
They are flatly wrong. We will continue to pursue
equitable arms reductions with great vigor.
-- We will work closely with Congress on this vital issue.
We have been meeting with several Members to examine how
to integrate recent Congressional recommendations into
our overall arms control approach. Let's close ranks
and take an essential bipartisan step toward promoting
stability and ensuring our national security.
-- One last point: Many of your colleagues have expressed
concern about the continued vulnerability of our ICBM
force when Peacekeeper is deployed in existing silos.
The Commission recognizes, as do I, that a degree of
vulnerability will remain. However, failure to deploy
Peacekeeper will only serve to make our total force more
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vulnerable, by permitting the Soviets to concentrate on
the bomber and submarine legs of the triad.
-- As you know, on Wednesday of last week, I sent a letter
to several House Members. This letter addressed many
of the questions that have been raised about my commit-
ment to arms control and the Commission report. I have
pledged to work with the Congress to bring about
meaningful arms reductions. You have my commitment
but I need your help and support in the Congress.