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00 DEC 4 PM5:14 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 4, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Underwood (D-GU), thanking him for his leadership in shepherding through the Congress H.R. 2462, the Guam Omnibus Opportunities Act. LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS 12-27-00 (date) RM: OK FOR SIGNATURE PER LISEL LOY RETURN ALL LETTERS AND ORIGINAL MEMOS RED TAG DIRECTLY TO COURTNEY CROUCH, 1ˢᵀ FLOOR, EAST WING bb (initials) Staff Secretary's Office OK FOR SIG-LEG AFFRS.doc 6/16/00 00 DEC 4pm5:13 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 4, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR PRESIDENT FROM: KAY THE CASSTEVENS Kay SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature are letters to the following Members of Congress, thanking them for their efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000: 1) Sen. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE) 2) Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT) 3) Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) 4) Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT) 5) Sen. Connie Mack (R-FL) 6) Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) 7) Rep. Sam Gejdenson (D-CT) 8) Rep. Joseph M. Hoeffel (D-PA) 9) Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ) 10) Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) AUTOPEN 1-9-01 OKAP AUR THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Joe: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Thanks, again, for your leadership in enacting this measure. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Mr. Chairman: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your support for this measure. Sincerely, Biu Criston The Honorable Orrin G. Hatch Chairman Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Frank: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Thanks, again, for your leadership in enacting this measure. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Pat: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Thanks, again, for your leadership in enacting this measure. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Senator Mack: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your support for this measure. Sincerely, Biu Clinton The Honorable Connie Mack United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Senator Santorum: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your support for this measure. Sincerely, Biu Criston The Honorable Rick Santorum United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Sam: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Thanks, again, for your leadership in enacting this measure. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Sam Gejdenson House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Joe: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Thanks, again, for your leadership in enacting this measure. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Joseph M. Hoeffel House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Representative Salmon: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your support for this measure. Sincerely, Biu Criston The Honorable Matt Salmon House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Adam: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Thanks, again, for your leadership in enacting this measure. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Adam Smith House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 -00 DEC 4 PM5:12 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 4, 2000 '00 DEC 6 AM10:02 MEMORANDUM FOR FROM: KAY THE PRESIDENT CASSTEVENS Yar SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Gary G. Miller (R-CA), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3189, designating the United States Post Office in Chino Hills, California, as the Joseph Ileto Post Office. AUTOPEN 4 OKAP 12.6 ask 1-4-01 isad I AR 434027 18 160 josst, 11044 into was sat #14 ANTINE P (ENCY) премство PT# for you 201 Mode 13 9 room: KVL JAM 00 DEW y scao WWW.HIMC.COM THE MHISE HONSE degis THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Representative Miller: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3189, designating the United States Post Office in Chino Hills, California, as the Joseph Ileto Post Office. Joe Ileto served his country honorably as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. On August 10, 1999, while delivering mail, Joe fell victim to the hand of a racially motivated criminal. The naming of this post office in his honor is a fitting tribute to a man who loved his family and served his community and his country with pride. In recognizing Joe Ileto, we also recognize all postal carriers who serve their fellow citizens every day. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your leadership in enacting this legislation. Sincerely, Biu Criston The Honorable Gary G. Miller House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 fell victim to the THE WHITE HOUSE hand of a racially - - WASHINGTON motivated criminal. Dear Representative Miller: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3189, designating the United States Post Office in Chino Hills, California, as the Joseph Ileto Post Office Joe Ileto served his country honorably as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. On August 10, 1999, Joe was delivering mail when he was killed bytan assassin's bullet. The naming of this post office in his honor is a fitting tribute to a man who loved his family and served his country with pride. In recognizing Joe Ileto, we also recognize all postal carriers who serve their fellow citizens every day. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your leadership in enacting this legislation. Sincerely, The Honorable Gary G. Miller House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 '00 DEC 4 PM5:12 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 4, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS Kg SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature are letters to Rep. Karen McCarthy (D-MO) and Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO), thanking them for their efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3639, designating the headquarters of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., as the Harry S Truman Federal Building. AUTOPEN 12-500 OLAS may AR 2 1-9-01 434028 8 NOTTO a LUSSE 19 BAD TKG BRUTE t 6 Acct " COMP WE your are MVVH истой THE MARILE HORE THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Ike: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3639, designating the headquarters of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., as the Harry S. Truman Federal Building. This bipartisan legislation honors a truly great American, our Nation's 33ʳᵈ President and Missouri's favorite son. President Truman was a man of courage and conviction. During the critical years that ended and followed World War II, he set our Nation on a course that would shape American foreign policy for decades. Naming the Department of State after him is a fitting tribute to the man who helped end isolationism and establish this country's critical role in international relations. Thanks, again, for your leadership on behalf of this legislation. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Ike Skelton House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Karen: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3639, designating the headquarters of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., as the Harry S. Truman Federal Building. This bipartisan legislation honors a truly great American, our Nation's 33ʳᵈ President and Missouri's favorite son. President Truman was a man of courage and conviction. During the critical years that ended and followed World War II, he set our Nation on a course that would shape American foreign policy for decades. Naming the Department of State after him is a fitting tribute to the man who helped end isolationism and establish this country's critical role in international relations. Thanks, again, for your leadership on behalf of this legislation. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Karen McCarthy House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 '00 DEC 4 PM5:10 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 4, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS Ka, SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature are letters to the following Members of Congress, thanking them for their leadership in securing passage of H.R. 2559, the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000: 1) Rep. Larry Combest (R-TX) 2) Rep. Gary A. Condit (D-CA) 3) Rep. Thomas W. Ewing (R-IL) 4) Rep. Charles W. Stenholm (D-TX) AUTOPEN okbp Ave e.s.a Sk AP 4 1-9-01 AUR 434030 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Mr. Chairman: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 2559, the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000. This bipartisan legislation authorizes permanent reforms to the crop insurance program, provides temporary farm income assistance in FY 2000, and provides funding and authorities for other agricultural and nutrition programs for FY 2001. This bill's farm income assistance will help many producers get through what is shaping up to be another tough year, and the crop insurance reforms should enhance producers' ability to survive natural disasters for years to come. Thanks, again, for your leadership on this important legislation. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu Cristau The Honorable Larry Combest Chairman Committee on Agriculture House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Gary: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 2559, the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000. This bipartisan legislation authorizes permanent reforms to the crop insurance program, provides temporary farm income assistance in FY 2000, and provides funding and authorities for other agricultural and nutrition programs for FY 2001. This bill's farm income assistance will help many producers get through what is shaping up to be another tough year, and the crop insurance reforms should enhance producers' ability to survive natural disasters for years to come. Thanks, again, for your leadership on this important legislation. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Gary A. Condit House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Representative Ewing: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 2559, the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000. This bipartisan legislation authorizes permanent reforms to the crop insurance program, provides temporary farm income assistance in FY 2000, and provides funding and authorities for other agricultural and nutrition programs for FY 2001. This bill's farm income assistance will help many producers get through what is shaping up to be another tough year, and the crop insurance reforms should enhance producers' ability to survive natural disasters for years to come. Thanks, again, for your leadership on this important legislation. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu Criston The Honorable Thomas W. Ewing House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Charlie: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 2559, the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000. This bipartisan legislation authorizes permanent reforms to the crop insurance program, provides temporary farm income assistance in FY 2000, and provides funding and authorities for other agricultural and nutrition programs for FY 2001. This bill's farm income assistance will help many producers get through what is shaping up to be another tough year, and the crop insurance reforms should enhance producers' ability to survive natural disasters for years to come. Thanks, again, for your leadership on this important legislation. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Charles W. Stenholm House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 '00 DEC 4 PM5:11 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 4, 2000 12-5-00 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS 7/mg SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature are letters that you requested to Rep. Wayne T. Gilchrest (R-MD), Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA) and Rep. John W. Olver (D-MA), commending them for their leadership in bringing about the formation of the new Climate Change Caucus in the House of Representatives. PHOTOCOPY WJC HANDWRITING THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 5, 2000 Dear John: I would like to congratulate you and extend my sincere appreciation to you and your colleagues who have recently formed the bipartisan Climate Change Caucus in the House of Representatives. As you know, I consider the issue of climate change to be one of the greatest challenges faced by our country and the world in this new century. However, it is a challenge I know we can meet, and one in which we can and should play a leadership role for the rest of the world. Your support and your work with your Congressional colleagues are critical as we work to find the most cost- effective, environmentally beneficial means to reduce and stabilize our emissions of harmful greenhouse gases. I am convinced that we can meet the challenge of climate change without sacrificing strong economic growth. I commend you for your vision and leadership on this issue that will be critically important for our Nation's future. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable John W. Olver House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 5, 2000 Dear Representative wayne Gilchrest: I would like to congratulate you and extend my sincere appreciation to you and your colleagues who have recently formed the bipartisan Climate Change Caucus in the House of Representatives. As you know, I consider the issue of climate change to be one of the greatest challenges faced by our country and the world in this new century. However, it is a challenge I know we can meet, and one in which we can and should play a leadership role for the rest of the world. Your support and your work with your Congressional colleagues are critical as we work to find the most cost- effective, environmentally beneficial means to reduce and stabilize our emissions of harmful greenhouse gases. I am convinced that we can meet the challenge of climate change without sacrificing strong economic growth. I commend you for your vision and leadership on this issue that will be critically important for our Nation's future. Sincerely, Buildian The Honorable Wayne T. Gilchrest House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 5, 2000 Dear Jay: I would like to congratulate you and extend my sincere appreciation to you and your colleagues who have recently formed the bipartisan Climate Change Caucus in the House of Representatives. As you know, I consider the issue of climate change to be one of the greatest challenges faced by our country and the world in this new century. However, it is a challenge I know we can meet, and one in which we can and should play a leadership role for the rest of the world. Your support and your work with your Congressional colleagues are critical as we work to find the most cost- effective, environmentally beneficial means to reduce and stabilize our emissions of harmful greenhouse gases. I am convinced that we can meet the challenge of climate change without sacrificing strong economic growth. I commend you for your vision and leadership on this issue that will be critically important for our Nation's future. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Jay Inslee House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 12.20.00 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 18, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS 70mg SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature are thank you letters to the following Members of Congress that accompanied you on your recent trip to Vietnam. 1) Sen. John F. Kerry (D-MA) 2) Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) 3) Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) 4) Rep. Vic Snyder (D-AR) 5) Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) PHOTOCOPY WJC HANDWRITING THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 Dear John: Thank you for being a part of the Congressional delegation that accompanied me on my recent trip to Vietnam. I greatly appreciated your participation. This visit provided us with an historic occasion to help our two nations continue to build a partnership for the future. One important element of that partnership is our bilateral trade agreement, and your presence illustrated America's commitment to help Vietnam continue to take positive strides toward economic and social reform and seize the new opportunities of the 21st century. In less than a decade, Vietnam's per capita income has risen over seventy percent, fifteen million Vietnamese have been lifted out of poverty, and the polio virus has been eradicated from their nation. With our continued support in helping Vietnam combat infectious diseases, expand science and technology cooperation, provide disaster relief, strengthen labor protection, and continue, with us, to ensure the fullest possible accounting for American POW/MIAs in Vietnam, I am confident that our dynamic partnership will help ensure a better future for the people of Vietnam, the people of the United States and for all those whom we can reach together. As a Vietnam veteran, your presence played a vital role on the trip and significantly broadened the message of U.S. support for Vietnam. Please accept the enclosed photo album as a token of my appreciation for helping me represent our nation. I hope you enjoy this memento of our historic journey. Sincerely, Bin terreally The Honorable John F. Kerry United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 Dear Earl: Thank you for being a part of the Congressional delegation that accompanied me on my recent trip to Vietnam. I greatly appreciated your participation. This visit provided us with an historic occasion to help our two nations continue to build a partnership for the future. One important element of that partnership is our bilateral trade agreement, and your presence illustrated America's commitment to help Vietnam continue to take positive strides toward economic and social reform and seize the new opportunities of the 21st century. In less than a decade, Vietnam's per capita income has risen over seventy percent, fifteen million Vietnamese have been lifted out of poverty, and the polio virus has been eradicated from their nation. With our continued support in helping Vietnam combat infectious diseases, expand science and technology cooperation, provide disaster relief, strengthen labor protection, and continue, with us, to ensure the fullest possible accounting for American POW/MIAs in Vietnam, I am confident that our dynamic partnership will help ensure a better future for the people of Vietnam, the people of the United States and for all those whom we can reach together. The presence of a Congressional delegation played an important role on the trip and significantly broadened the message of U.S. support for Vietnam. Please accept the enclosed photo album as a token of my appreciation for helping me represent our nation. I hope you enjoy this memento of our historic journey. Sincerely, Bur The Honorable Earl Blumenauer House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 Dear Loretta: Thank you for being a part of the Congressional delegation that accompanied me on my recent trip to Vietnam. I greatly appreciated your participation. This visit provided us with an historic occasion to help our two nations continue to build a partnership for the future. One important element of that partnership is our bilateral trade agreement, and your presence illustrated America's commitment to help Vietnam continue to take positive strides toward economic and social reform and seize the new opportunities of the 21st century. In less than a decade, Vietnam's per capita income has risen over seventy percent, fifteen million Vietnamese have been lifted out of poverty, and the polio virus has been eradicated from their nation. With our continued support in helping Vietnam combat infectious diseases, expand science and technology cooperation, provide disaster relief, strengthen labor protection, and continue, with us, to ensure the fullest possible accounting for American POW/MIAs in Vietnam, I am confident that our dynamic partnership will help ensure a better future for the people of Vietnam, the people of the United States and for all those whom we can reach together. The presence of a Congressional delegation played an important role on the trip and significantly broadened the message of U.S. support for Vietnam. Please accept the enclosed photo album as a token of my appreciation for helping me represent our nation. I hope you enjoy this memento of our historic journey. Sincerely, Brue The Honorable Loretta Sanchez House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 Dear Vic: Thank you for being a part of the Congressional delegation that accompanied me on my recent trip to Vietnam. I greatly appreciated your participation. This visit provided us with an historic occasion to help our two nations continue to build a partnership for the future. One important element of that partnership is our bilateral trade agreement, and your presence illustrated America's commitment to help Vietnam continue to take positive strides toward economic and social reform and seize the new opportunities of the 21st century. In less than a decade, Vietnam's per capita income has risen over seventy percent, fifteen million Vietnamese have been lifted out of poverty, and the polio virus has been eradicated from their nation. With our continued support in helping Vietnam combat infectious diseases, expand science and technology cooperation, provide disaster relief, strengthen labor protection, and continue, with us, to ensure the fullest possible accounting for American POW/MIAs in Vietnam, I am confident that our dynamic partnership will help ensure a better future for the people of Vietnam, the people of the United States and for all those whom we can reach together. As a Vietnam veteran, your presence played a vital role on the trip and significantly broadened the message of U.S. support for Vietnam. Please accept the enclosed photo album as a token of my appreciation for helping me represent our nation. I hope you enjoy this memento of our historic journey. Sincerely, Bu The Honorable Vic Snyder House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 Dear Mike: Thank you for being a part of the Congressional délegation that accompanied me on my recent trip to Vietnam. I greatly appreciated your participation. This visit provided us with an historic occasion to help our two nations continue to build a partnership for the future. One important element of that partnership is our bilateral trade agreement, and your presence illustrated America's commitment to help Vietnam continue to take positive strides toward economic and social reform and seize the new opportunities of the 21st century. In less than a decade, Vietnam's per capita income has risen over seventy percent, fifteen million Vietnamese have been lifted out of poverty, and the polio virus has been eradicated from their nation. With our continued support in helping Vietnam combat infectious diseases, expand science and technology cooperation, provide disaster relief, strengthen labor protection, and continue, with us, to ensure the fullest possible accounting for American POW/MIAs in Vietnam, I am confident that our dynamic partnership will help ensure a better future for the people of Vietnam, the people of the United States and for all those whom we can reach together. As a Vietnam veteran, your presence played a vital role on the trip and significantly broadened the message of U.S. support for Vietnam. Please accept the enclosed photo album as a token of my appreciation for helping me represent our nation. I hope you enjoy this memento of our historic journey. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Mike Thompson House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS Yor SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of S. 1309, the Church Plan Parity and Entanglement Prevention Act. 1-9-01 ok / H MR 434284 100 Check 5/70 DATE - orw and 1112 as 119 80 ******* OPE NAME D 111 yes 3046 - CCOS TRONDENCE are To MAINER BOX and SURREDAME DEPARTMENT 36 $000 ивдой THE MAILE NONRE THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Senator Sessions: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of S. 1309, The Church Plan Parity and Entanglement Prevention Act. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of this bill as a memento of your leadership on this measure. Sincerely, Biu Clinton The Honorable Jeff Sessions United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 '00 DEC 4 PM5: THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 4, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR FROM: THE KAY PRESIDENT CASSTEVENS ray SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Sen. Ernest F. Hollings (D-SC), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of S. 2327, the Oceans Act of 2000. AUTOPEN OK AP 1/5/00 AnR 434026 at 18. mark * DO 17 so v $40 13 , TVI #: LO E1 one. KWA A STATES will I/WE V 5000 THE MAHIS Honer THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Fritz: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of S. 2327, the Oceans Act of 2000, which establishes a Commission on Ocean Policy to make recommendations to the President and Congress for a coordinated and comprehensive national ocean policy. This important legislation will enhance the ocean policy of the United States by promoting the protection of the marine environment, improving marine-related commerce, and building partnerships with local governments with respect to ocean and coastal activities. Preserving our coasts and oceans is critical to our nation's environment, and this act goes a long way toward meeting that goal. Thanks, again, for your leadership in enacting this measure. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE '00 DEC20 AM11:05 WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS Vor SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3909, designating the Henry W. McGee Post Office Building in Chicago, Illinois. 1-9-01 ok AP ) AR bether THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Bobby: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3909, designating the Henry W. McGee Post Office Building in Chicago. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Bobby Rush House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON '00 DEC20 AM11:05 December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS Kar SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. John B. Larson (D-CT), thanking him for his leadership in securing passage of H.R. 4794, the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Heritage Act of 2000. 1-9-01 ok AP AUR AUR 434280 or E are BREAT to OF 12 will LIFE 74 BY COMMISSIONER n/t DEVERTMENT non 19 5000 MVEH натой THE MATTER HOUSE THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear John: Thank you for your leadership in securing passage of H.R. 4794, the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Heritage Act of 2000. This bipartisan legislation directs the Secretary of the Interior to perform a resource study of the 600 mile route taken by General Washington and French General Rochambeau during the American Revolutionary War. This important study will help identify the means to preserve the path of this historic journey for the education of present and future Americans and, in doing so, will help us commemorate a significant piece of our humble and difficult beginning as a nation. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable John B. Larson House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 '00 DEC 20 AM11:06 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS Vary SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.R. 2559, the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000. 1-9-01 ok AP ) AR 32UCH 3TTHW BMT 0605 of my an NOT were 248 - 153351 a BE X such has and 11" AND our miv 10 9615 434281 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Senator Roberts: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 2559, the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000. This bipartisan legislation authorizes permanent reforms to the crop insurance program, provides temporary farm income assistance in FY 2000, and provides funding and authorities for other agricultural and nutrition programs for FY 2001. This bill's farm income assistance will help many producers get through what is shaping up to be another tough year, and the crop insurance reforms should enhance producers' ability to survive natural disasters for years to come. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your support for this important measure. Sincerely, Biu Criston The Honorable Pat Roberts United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR FROM: THE KAY CASSTEVENS PRESIDENT Var SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.R. 5164, the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act. 1-9-01 OK OK AP N | AGR 434 2 287 434287 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Frank: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 5164, the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed pen I used to sign the bill into law. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR FROM: THE KAY CASSTEVENS PRESIDENT Yard SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Jim Turner (D-TX), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.R. 4931, the Presidential Transition Act of 2000. Q 1.9.01 ok HP | AIR 434284 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Jim: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 4931, the Presidential Transition Act of 2000. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Jim Turner House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS Fay SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature are letters to the following Members of Congress, thanking them for their efforts to secure passage of H.R. 940, designating the Lackawanna Valley and the Schuylkill River National Heritage Areas: 1) Rep. Joseph M. Hoeffel (D-PA) 2) Rep. Tim Holden (D-PA) 3) Rep. Don Sherwood (R-PA) 1-9-01 OK AP 3 ALR 3800 M rest TRAW ceo: M ass 400 end. reease 246 AMORS we s FNA (4) 301 not to H INVESTER and - out -** will case E 434282 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Joe: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 940, designating the Lackawanna Valley and the Schuylkill River National Heritage Areas. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Joseph M. Hoeffel House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Tim: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage *of H.R. 940, designating the Lackawanna Valley and the Schuylkill River National Heritage Areas. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Tim Holden House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Representative Sherwood: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 940, designating the Lackawanna Valley and the Schuylkill River as National Heritage Areas. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your efforts in support of this measure. Sincerely, Biu Clinton The Honorable Don Sherwood House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE '00 DEC20 AM11:04 WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS Kar SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature are letters to the following Members of Congress, thanking them for their efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000: 1) Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) 2) Rep. Steven R. Rothman (D-NJ) 1-9-01 OK AP 2 NOR зашан 3TIHW 3HT MOTOHIHGAW 0008 35 TRECIMENT of VOR TAM THE may TO3 redd palament 1959 to $712 JAKE 88.18 to ,Not, nies gas BY is INVEID .g94 198 434276 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear John: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Thanks, again, for your leadership in enacting this measure. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable John Conyers, Jr. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Steven: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3244, the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000. This landmark legislation strengthens and improves the Nation's efforts to fight violence against women. The bill also provides important new tools and resources to combat the worldwide scourge of trafficking in persons and provides vital assistance to victims of trafficking. In addition, this Act will help American victims of terrorism abroad to collect court-awarded compensation. Thanks, again, for your leadership in enacting this measure. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Steven R. Rothman House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS yard SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Sen. Max Cleland (D-GA), thanking him for his leadership in securing passage of S. 1567, designating the C. B. King United States Courthouse in Albany, Georgia. 434288 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Max: Thank you for your leadership in ensuring passage of S. 1567, designating the C. B. King United States Courthouse in Albany, Georgia. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and red line copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Max Cleland United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE '00 DEC20 AM11:05 WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS mg SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Mark Green (R-MO), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3629, amending the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve the program for American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities and Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions. 1-9-01 ok AP AUR 434277 THE THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Representative Green: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3629, amending the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve the program for American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities and Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your efforts to enact this measure. Sincerely, Biu Crinton The Honorable Mark Green House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR FROM: KAY THE PRESIDENT CASSTEVENS Vard SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3632, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act of 2000. 1-9-01 ok N tor 434296 you TO E 19 THE BOW Date 3000 THE MNITE HONSE THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Tom: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3632, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act of 2000. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Tom Lantos House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR FROM: KAY THE CASSTEVENS PRESIDENT your SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Jim Nussle (R-IA), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3745, the effigy Mounds National Monument Additions Act. 1-9-01 OKAP N / AR 434285 9332 MPI were V1% 201 INC loss not RVA INSURANCE FOR or EN 8005 on LNE MANIE HONSE THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Representative Nussle: Thank you for your efforts to secure H.R. 3745, the Effigy Mounds National Monument Additions Act. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your efforts to enact this measure. Sincerely, Biu Cristou The Honorable Jim Nussle House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS mg SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Jim DeMint (R-SC), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.R. 2952, renaming a United States Post Office in Greenville, South Carolina, as the Keith D. Oglesby Station. 1-09-01 AN I AR ) 434298 434 298 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Representative DeMint: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 2952, renaming a United States Post Office in Greenville, South Carolina, as the Keith D. Oglesby Station. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your support for this important measure. Sincerely, Biu Criston The Honorable Jim DeMint House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS Var SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3018, designating the Marybelle H. Howe Post Office in Charleston, South Carolina. 1-9-01 ORAN / AR 434297 advance ave MEMBERSHIP any ARE EMPRIDENS 40 34.00 MAIN w on THE MHILE ones THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Jim: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.R. 3018, designating the Marybelle H. Howe Post Office in Charleston, South Carolina. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable James E. Clyburn House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS 706 SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY), thanking him for his leadership in securing passage of S. 632, the Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act. 1-09-01 OKAP / AR 434292 - 21 2019 72 gar and TA 5 TELEPS or Res reserved KYA OVERKENING w was AMT AA CONTAL 100% LHE NORE THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Ed: Thank you for your leadership in securing passage of S. 632, the Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act. As a token of my appreciation, please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill. Sincerely, Biu The Honorable Edolphus Towns House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR FROM: KAY THE CASSTEVENS PRESIDENT Vary SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Sen. Conrad Burns (R-MT), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of S. 376, the Open-Market Reorganization for the Betterment of International Telecommunications Act. 1-9-01 OKAP 1 AR 434291 TO to 101 F a National was RST JUNE AUTHORIZED to 1800 MOTH THE MRITE MORDE THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Senator Burns: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of S. 376, The Open-market Reorganization for the Betterment of International Telecommunications Act. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of this bill as a memento of your leadership on this measure. Sincerely, Biu Clinton The Honorable Conrad Burns United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR FROM: THE KAY PRESIDENT CASSTEVENS rob SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Sen. Conrad Burns (R-MT), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of S. 438, the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Senator Burns: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of S. 438, The Chippewa Cree Tribe of The Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of the bill as a memento of your leadership in enacting this important measure. Sincerely, Biu Cintan The Honorable Conrad Burns United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 20, 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: KAY CASSTEVENS Vard SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Attached for your signature is a letter to Rep. Thomas W. Ewing (R-IL), thanking him for his efforts to secure passage of H.J. Res. 86, recognizing the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of the Korean War and the service by members of the Armed Forces during that conflict. 1-9-01 OKAP AR 434289 2 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 10, 2001 Dear Representative Ewing: Thank you for your efforts to secure passage of H.J. Res. 86, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and the service by members of the Armed Forces during that conflict. Please accept the enclosed signing pen and redline copy of this bill as a memento of your efforts to enact this measure. Sincerely, Biu Cristou The Honorable Thomas W. Ewing House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 6, 2000 MR. PRESIDENT: We have prepared the attached letter in the event you prefer not to call. I Lisel Loy '00 DEC 5 PM7:44 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON THE PRESIDENT PTERY 12-7-00 December 5, 2000 RECOMMENDED TELEPHONE CALL TO: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) DATE: As soon as possible. RECOMMENDED BY: Chuck Brain canb Lisa Kountoupes PURPOSE: To congratulate Congresswoman Johnson on her election as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. BACKGROUND: Today, Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson was elected chairperson of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 107th Congress. She currently serves as first vice-chair of the Caucus, and succeeds Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) as chair. Congresswoman Johnson was re-elected to her 5th term representing Texas' 30th Congressional District. She serves on the Transportation and Science Committees, where she is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Basic Research. Congresswoman Johnson is also a Democratic Deputy Whip. CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (202) 225-8885 (o) (703) 413-1121 (h) DATE OF SUBMISSION: December 5, 2000 Recommended HAS 12-7-00 SEEN Telephone Call to Rep. Eddie beniee Johnson 434042 Ad THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 7, 2000 Dear Eddie Bernice: Congratulations on your election as chairperson of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 107th Congress! Throughout your service in the House of Representatives, you have been a tireless leader on issues of importance to African-Americans, and I know you will do an excellent job in this new role. Hillary joins me in wishing you every success in your new position. Sincerely, True Good fn you, old friend! The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 22, 2000 MR. PRESIDENT: We have prepared the attached letter in the event you prefer not to call. \ Lisel Loy THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 12-22-00 December 20, 2000 RECOMMENDED TELEPHONE CALL TO: Representative J.C. Watts (R-OK) DATE: As soon as possible. RECOMMENDED BY: Chuck Brain crub Lisa Kountoupes PURPOSE: To return Congressman J.C. Watts' phone call and thank him for his support for your New Markets legislation. BACKGROUND: Congressman Watts called to talk with you and thank you for your work on community renewal and all of your work over the last eight years. As you know, the budget agreement you reached last week included your historic New Markets legislation and the Watts/Talent Community Renewal Initiative. As you have said, this legislation is the most significant effort ever to help hard-pressed communities lift themselves up through private investment and entrepreneurship. With the help of the new markets tax credit, 40 strengthened empowerment zones and 40 renewal communities, this initiative will spur billions and billions of dollars in private investment to communities that have not share in our nation's great economic revival. Congressman Watts has been the leader for community renewal legislation. He would like to thank you for your work in this area and wish you well. CONTACT PERSON DC Home: (202) 543-5042 AND TELEPHONE DC Office: (202) 225-5107 NUMBERS(S): District Home: (405) 360-1711 DATE OF SUBMISSION: December 20, 2000 434275 or 1949 ADDRESS EMIGO IX 0074 & MEX2024 DE 1896 Claim over GROBAN credit ven $ ML TNI your THE D ate CREEK AF (VI) DO 1000 AVENTATION LIFE MBDE HORSE RUN THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 22, 2000 Dear J. C.: I am sorry that I missed your recent telephone call, but I wanted to thank you for your steadfast support for community renewal and new markets legislation. I am pleased that our final budget agreement included both of these initiatives, and I appreciate your work in this area. I believe that this legislation is the most significant effort ever to help hard-pressed communities lift themselves up through private investment and entrepreneurship. With the help of the new markets tax credit, 40 strengthened empowerment zones and 40 renewal communities, this initiative will spur billions of dollars in private investment to communities that have not shared in our nation's great economic revival. Thanks, again, for your dedicated efforts on behalf of this legislation. I'm glad we were able to work together to take this important step toward bringing prosperity to all our nation's communities. Sincerely, Bin Clinten The Honorable J. C. Watts, Jr. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515