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PETE V. DOMENICI
NEW MEXICO
NRN
United States Senate
WASHINGTON. D.C.
September 29, 1992
Dear Jim:
Attached is the Executive Summary of
The Strengthening of America Commission -
First Report.
It's what I have been talking to you
about and wanted you to see it in print.
Best.
Your Pate friend
The Honorable James Baker
Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
P.S. Jim, a copy has also gone to
Dick Darman and 1 have talked to
him, also.
THE
STRENGTHENING
OF AMERICA
COMMISSION
FIRST REPORT
SENATOR SAM Nunn (D-GA)
SENATOR PETE DOMENICI (R-NM)
COCHAIRMEN
DEBRA L. MILLER, CSIS
Commission DIRECTOR
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
DAVID m. ABSHIRE, PRESIDENT
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
A new chapter is opening in American history. We won the Cold
War in large part because this nation maintained a strong, bipartisan
strategy over four decades to preserve our external security. Following
the same logic and principles, the bipartisan Strengthening of
America Commission was formed 18 month ago under the aegis of
the Center for Strategic and International Studies to look strategically
at our country's economic future.
A group of 60 leading citizens from public and private life - chief
executives, labor leaders, members of Congress, mayors, and special-
ists, with a wealth of expertise ranging from fiscal policy to education,
science and technology - has now drawn up a plan for domestic
renewal that is both realistic and politically viable.
Among the Commission's key recommendations are:
Balance the budget by 2002 with a detailed action plan to
reduce federal deficits by $2 trillion over ten years. At the
top of the agenda is getting our fiscal house in order. The
Commission's comprehensive blueprint for fiscal reform will allow
us to bring the budget into balance as quickly as we wisely can,
while also permitting necessary, new investments in our human
and physical resources. The plan will rely primarily upon spend-
ing reductions, reducing currently expected spending by 8% -
saving $1.5 trillion - over the next decade. Placing a ceiling or
cap on non-Social Security mandatory spending must be a critical
part of this effort. The plan also includes increases in taxes that are
3% higher than expected revenues, producing $376 billion for
deficit reduction.
Spending reductions would be legally locked in before the raising
of any new revenues. Revenue increases would be limited to a ratio
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of no more than $1 for every $2.75 of spending reductions.
Another $150 billion would be saved through reduced interest
rates brought about by large deficit reductions. This discipline
over ten years would balance the budget without using the Social
Security surplus and create the basis for long-term growth and
higher real income for the American people.
Abolish the current income tax system in favor of a new
system that would stimulate greater savings, investment,
and jobs. Our savings rate, which is a critical component of
investment, productivity, and growth, is at an all-time low. It has
dropped precipitously below that of our major competitors. The
Commission calls for a phasing out of the current income tax
system, which is biased against savings, and replacing.it with a
consumption-based income tax system that will gear the economy
for growth and be both progressive and fair in its impact.
Create a $160 billion Endowment for the Future through
increased federal investment in education, children, R & D,
and technology. In our zeal to reduce deficits, we must not
ignore the need to improve our human resources and our capacity
to innovate. To pay for this investment over ten years, the Com-
mission recommends terminating or scaling back lower priority
programs. On education and training, the Commission's propos-
als include a new certificate of mastery, based on national educa-
tional standards; expanded programs of technical apprenticeship
and training for the 50% of American youth who do not attend
college; and a comprehensive effort to promote school readiness in
young children.
To strengthen the industrial base, the Commission recom-
mends devoting more R & D to manufacturing and dual use
(commercial/defense) technology, and redeploying resources of the
national laboratories to solve major problems in process as well as
environmentally conscious manufacturing.
The Commission is releasing this first report at the height of the
political season, in hopes that it will help shift the focus to the impor-
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tant, long-term issues which confront the nation. Other recommeda-
tions will follow over the coming year.
Why We Must Change
The facts are simple. We have the largest economy in the world, but
we have vulnerabilities that run far deeper than the latest recession:
The growth rate of American productivity has slowed during the
past 20 years, while the productivity growth rate of other major
countries has accelerated. As a consequence, though our produc-
tivity and standard of living are the highest in the world, average
American real income has stagnated since the 1970s.
The U.S. net national savings rate, which is a critical determinant
of investment and growth, is at an all time low: it plummeted
from an average of 9.8% of GDP in the 1960s to an average of
3.6% in the 1980s. In contrast, Japan and European Community
countries save at a rate of over 10% of their GDPs.
Federal budget deficits are sapping the economic strength of our
country. When the Treasury spends money it doesn't have, it
must borrow money from U.S. citizens, corporations and busi-
nesses, and foreign investors. These borrowings absorb private
savings that otherwise would be available for private investment
- the primary growth engine of our economy.
Our current tax system is hostile toward saving and tilted toward
immediate consumption. Its structure encourages a focus on cash
flow and short-term profitability, its complexity imposes heavy
costs, and many of its regulations create a handicap for U.S. firms
in the global arena.
America's elementary and secondary education system, once the
envy of the world, is performing well below the best international
levels. Moreover, 50% of America's young people do not go on to
college and receive little help moving from school to the work
place.
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U.S. companies spend twice as many resources on the develop-
ment of new product ideas as they do on the process technologies
to manufacture the products themselves. As good as American
companies have been at invention, many are not nearly as fast or as
effective as their competitors in turning inventions into high-
quality products, and then getting those products into the hands
of consumers.
Our nation's federal institutions were once regarded as a vital
source of civic strength. Today, a disenchanted electorate views
Washington with increasing cynicism and mistrust. The growing
gap between our public servants and the public itself signals a
potential crisis of confidence that cannot be ignored.
Getting Our Fiscal House In Order
At the top of the Commission's agenda is the task of getting our fiscal
house in order by getting control over the deficit and restructuring
the tax system to tax consumption, not income.
Both the deficit and the tax code work against our long-term eco-
nomic vitality. Both inhibit savings that are needed for investment,
which would, in turn, stimulate a rise in American productivity and
higher real income for the American people.
The Commission, in assessing what it will take to put our fiscal house
in order, draws three basic conclusions:
First, there are no quick fixes. The challenge facing America is
structural, and the Commission recommends a realistic target date of
2002 - a ten-year plan - to meet it.
Second, deficit reduction alone is not enough to get us from where we
are to where we want to go. We need mutually reinforcing deficit
reduction and tax restructuring strategies to generate growth through
increased savings and investment.
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Third, while the private sector is the engine for growth, new federal
expenditures on children, education, infrastructure, technology, and R
& D can contribute to our over-all economic performance. Any plan
of action should meet these legitimate needs, either by setting new
spending priorities or providing additional funding on a pay-as-you-
go basis.
The Commission proposes a specific Blueprint for Action that com-
bines budget deficit reduction with the replacement of the current tax
code by a progressive consumption-based tax. The predominant view
of the Commission is that this approach be guided by ten principles:
1. Balance the budget by the year 2002, without using the Social
Security surplus;
2. Promote long-term economic growth without undue short-
term economic disruption;
3. Base projections for deficit reduction on credible, realistic
economic assumptions;
4. Follow a step-by-step agenda, legally locking in spending
controls before raising revenues;
5. Limit revenue increases to a ratio of no more than $1 for every
$2.75 of spending reductions;
6. Bring mandatory spending under control by putting a cap on
the growth of spending on non-Social Security entitlement pro-
grams;
7. Enact comprehensive health care reform that controls costs and
insures the uninsured;
8. Restructure the tax code to promote growth by encouraging
savings and allocating resources more efficiently, while preserving
the over-all progressivity of the code;
9. Make room for increased investment in education, children,
R & D, and technology by reducing or terminating lower priority
programs;
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10. Fully implement the "good-government" measures - such as
sunsetting programs, using the "total quality" approach to man-
agement, collecting revenues from tax cheats, and reducing waste
- to make government more efficient.
Budget Deficit Reduction Strategy
The Commission's 10-year blueprint calls for balanced deficit reduc-
tion totalling $2 trillion over the next decade. Spending would be
reduced 8% below projected levels - saving nearly $1.5 trillion over
ten years. Projected revenue increases would be 3% over the decade,
which would add nearly $376 billion. Another $150 billion would
be saved through reduced interest rates. The total sum from these
spending reductions, added revenues, and lowered interest rates
would balance the budget.
The Commission's blueprint includes increased spending of $160
billion on children, education, R & D, and technology. It also calls
for another $100 billion for highways, airports, and other physical
public infrastructure, to be funded by fees or revenues outside the
deficit reduction package.
The Commission bases its strategy for deficit budget reduction on
realistic assumptions about economic growth. To assume signifi-
cantly higher growth would be self-defeating because such optimistic
assumptions would make our fiscal plan less credible. America's
current fiscal situation suggests that discipline is needed and that
growth must be earned, not assumed. But should our action plan
result in the higher growth that is potentially within reach, the
dividends to the country would be all the greater and would permit
lower tax rates, increased public sector investment, or the retirement
of part of the national debt.
The predominant view of the Commission is to recommend the
following blueprint for restructuring fiscal policy:
(1) Allowing two years for enactment and a gradual phase-in, cap
spending on non-Social Security mandatory programs beginning
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in 1995 - saving $660 billion over 10 years, or 10% of such
projected spending over the ten-year period.
(2) Abolish the present tax code and enact progressive consumption-
based income taxation within two years. This decision would
include a commitment to implement a full consumption-based
income tax before the year 2002 and to specify the tax restructur-
ing which would provide for transition. This restructuring should
be permitted to raise nearly $376 billion by the year 2002 but no
more than $1.00 in taxes for $2.75 in spending reductions. This
represents a 3% increase in projected revenues and an 8% cut in
projected spending over the course of the plan.
(3) Reduce defense spending in an orderly fashion from 20% to 13%
of the federal budget, with the goal of saving $290 billion over 10
years, an additional 10% reduction in projected spending.
(4) Allow international spending to increase at half the rate of infla-
tion, growing from $20 billion in 1993 to $24 billion in 2002,
while placing a greater emphasis on supporting newly emerging
democracies and market economies - saving $21 billion by the
year 2002, a 9% reduction in projected spending.
(5) Permit domestic discretionary spending to increase from its
current level of $234 billion to $255 billion in the year 2002.
The Commission believes that domestic discretionary spending
should be reprioritized so that it emphasizes investment-oriented
programs that promote economic growth in the following
manner:
In particular, the Commission recommends $160 billion of
increased spending over current projected levels for the ten-year
period on education, children, R&D, and technology.
To help pay for these high priority investments, the Commis-
sion recommends terminating, scaling back, or streamlining
lower priority programs. The Commission recommends a
number of programs that should be reviewed for possible
termination.
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All told, this reprioritization of domestic discretionary spending
will produce net savings of $243 billion over a ten-year period, a
nearly 9% reduction in projected spending.
(6) From 1993-2002, increase spending on physical infrastructure- -
roads, bridges, airports, and tunnels - by $100 billion over
current projected spending to be paid for, by increased energy
taxes or user fees (no net effect on budget over the ten years).
(7) Interest payments would be reduced - saving $237 billion over
the ten-year period, an 8% reduction. Lower interest rates
brought about by large deficit reductions would increase these
savings to $387 billion, for a total reduction of 13% in projected
interest costs.
The Commission fully understands that the proposed spending
reduction and tax reform will be extremely difficult. But it should
also be stressed that unless all of the key elements of the fiscal plan are
implemented as a package, the country risks the real possibility of undermining
America's international position without achieving its goal of a strengthened
America at home. If we attempt to balance the budget by slashing national
security and international programs, without restraining and reforming
domestic discretionary and mandatory program spending, we will weaken
ourselves both abroad and at home.
:,
Tax Restructuring Strategy:
The Consumption-Based Income Tax
The Commission recommends abolishing the current tax system and
replacing it with a progressive consumption-based income tax system
that would exempt savings and investment from taxation. This
proposal has gained increasingly wide support from leading econo-
mists and tax experts of varying political persuasions.
By removing the bias in favor of consumption in the current income
tax code, neither consumption nor saving would be subsidized. The
Commission believes that significant new saving and other benefits
will result from this change.
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The consumption-based tax would be levied in very much the same
way as the personal income tax. A taxpayer would take annual
income, add gifts and bequests as well as net borrowings, and subtract
all savings - basically net investments and the net change in his or
her bank balance. The remainder would equal consumption, and the
resulting amount minus exemptions would be taxed.
Under a pure consumption-based income tax, businesses would not
be subject to taxation. To reduce the burden on individual taxpayers,
the Commission recommends a tax on business cash flow as a key
element of the new tax structure.
The Commission recognizes that, under the best of circumstances, it
will take time to design and implement a consumption-based tax sys-
tem. Toward that end, the Commission believes that the principles
that should guide the transition from the present tax code are pro-
gressivity, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and internal consistency.
Progressivity. Any tax on consumption must preserve equity, so that
our citizens, no matter what their income level, share the tax burden
fairly. This can be accomplished through a progressive structure.
Fiscal responsibility. Over the transition, revenues must be raised
consistent with the goal of $376 billion of additional revenue for
deficit reduction. These revenues should be raised from measures
consistent with the consumption-based tax recommended herein.
Additional tax measures now under discussion such as investment tax
credits, capital gains differentials, R & D tax credits, if implemented,
should not increase the deficit during the transition. If these growth
incentives are put into play during the phase-in of the consumption-
based tax, they must be paid for on a progressive basis by broadening
the tax base, rate increases, or reduction in subsidies to high-income
taxpayers.
Transparency. Progressive changes and adjustments in the tax code
during the transition must be clearly and rightly understood by all
taxpayers, so that there is no sense that tax reform is another set of
"tax gimmicks."
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Internal consistency. During the shift to a consumption-based tax,
changes in the code must be all of a piece with the new consumption-
based tax structure, deficit reduction, and economic growth.
The Commission strongly urges that a concerted effort be made to
educate the public about deficit reduction and tax reform during the
current presidential campaign and beyond. Voters cannot hold
candidates accountable unless the media does as well.
An Investment Program
To Promote Economic Growth
EDUCATION
The component of a public investment strategy is investment in
human resources. Strong schools, strong work force training pro- :-
grams, and strong families are the components of a strong educational
system. We cannot be a first-rate country with a second-rate school
system. We cannot compete successfully in a global economy with a
low-skilled, low-wage work force. Without supportive, involved
families, we will play constant catch-up with children ill-prepared to
learn. Government, the education community, and business must be
partners in a long-term effort to revitalize the American educational
system.
The Commission recommends three principal initiatives to support a
human resources investment strategy in the 1990s: a new system of
national standards at the secondary school level; expanded programs
of training and apprenticeships for students who directly enter the
work force after secondary school, and expanded work force training
programs for those already on the job; and a comprehensive effort to
promote school-readiness in young children and strengthen their
families.
A New System of National Standards
Compared to our competitors and to our own national needs,
America's expectations for what the vast majority of our students
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should know and be able to do are minimal. To achieve both excel-
lence and equity, our nation should develop educational content
and student performance standards in core subjects, such as
math, English, science, and history. Meeting those standards by
the time they graduate from high school would earn students a
certificate of initial mastery that signified preparation for demo-
cratic citizenship and readiness for high-productivity employment.
High quality standards should be supported by high quality student
assessments. Student assessments should be linked to school cur-
ricula, should measure student achievement rather than aptitude, and
require that students demonstrate not only the recall of facts but also
their application.
To support the shift to higher expectations for student achievement at
the secondary level, colleges, professional schools, and technical
programs should raise their entry-level standards over a ten-
year period. The nation - through student assistance and national
service programs at the federal level, through scholarship programs of
colleges and universities, and through private scholarship programs
- should ensure that financial need should no longer be an
obstacle to higher education for students who have performed
well in secondary school.
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Federal, state, and local governments should ensure that
schools have the requisite resources to prepare their students to
meet new and more rigorous standards. The Commission recom-
mends increasing federal investment in the Chapter 1 program,
which helps educationally disadvantaged children. The assis-
tance should extend over the next 10 years, contingent upon the
reform program spelled out in this report, and earmarking some of
these funds to support the nation's R&D as well as meeting the needs
of disadvantaged children.
Teachers must be capable of helping students meet these demanding
national standards. To improve the quality of America's teachers,
the Commission recommends, among other things, that:
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Financial incentives be provided to attract new teachers into
subject areas where teachers are in short supply; to attract the best
and the brightest secondary and college students to pursue teach-
ing careers; and to attract separated military and defense industry
personnel to the teaching profession.
National standards be developed for state alternative teacher
certification programs to allow qualified individuals who do not
have an education degree to enter the teaching profession.
The education community provide financial incentives for teachers
to enhance their own skills and knowledge in order to enhance
their students' abilities to meet higher standards.
Strengthen the Work Force
Fifty percent of our young people do not go to college, but the
United States, unlike its competitors, has no system to assist the
transition from school to the work place. Nor do we have a system to
educate and train front-line workers.
Structured on-the-job learning is the missing link in the part-
nership between schools and employers. Government, business,
and labor should work together to establish apprenticeships that
combine certifiable skill training, academic instruction, and work
experience. Professionalized technical education in the form of "tech
prep" programs, apprenticeships programs, and occupational
training at both community colleges and technical schools
should be expanded. A system of technical and professional
certificates, recognized by employers and post-secondary insti-
tutions, should be developed to measure skill competencies gained
through this education. This would allow workers to transfer from
job to job or move from state to state as they wished.
American companies should also be encouraged to invest in
their own workers. A target of 2% of payroll for training is
reasonable. Congress should develop incentives and technical
programs to increase training and upgrading of the work force, not
just for top management, but also for front-line workers.
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Promote school readiness and strengthen families
The Commission strongly endorses the expansion of programs that
promote school-readiness in young children and support families.
These programs include:
"WIC" (the special'suipplemental food program for women, in-
fants; and children that provides prenatal and nutrition programs);
Childhood immunization programs;
Head Start, which should be made available to all three- and
four-year old children, with non-disadvantaged children partici-
pating on a completely reimbursable basis, and full-day options
provided; and
"Inter-generational programs" that provide education, employ-
ment, and parenting skills programs for mothers of Head Start
children.
While these programs and others can do much to promote
school-readiness in children, by far the most influential teachers
are parents. Parents' attitudes toward education, their expectations
for their children, the values they impart, and the environment they
provide for learning all have an enormous impact on educational
success. In addition, parents should monitor the amount-and content
of their children's TV viewing. The Commission also believes that
the TV industry and those who advertise on TV must take responsi-
bility for their enormous impact on children. Finally, though they are
no substitute for parents, schools should adopt strong programs on
values and ethical behavior.
Families can be supported in their efforts by their employers.
Parental leave, flexible work scheduling, working at home, and
career sequencing all enable working parents to spend time
with their children and meet family obligations. The Commis-
sion is united in advocating that working parents be given greater
opportunity to spend more time with their children.
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The American Industrial Base
The primary responsibility for producing competitive goods and
services rests with the private sector. While American firms excel in
some business sectors (e.g., pharmaceuticals, chemicals, aerospace and
information services) American firms in other sectors (e.g., motor
vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and computers) are being
challenged by Asian and European companies.
In these industries and others, companies must develop new attitudes
and strategies and learn new techniques to remain or become globally
competitive.
The Commission points in particular to the path-breaking work
produced by the MIT Commission on Industrial Productivity, Made
in America, which documents how the 30 "best practice" American
companies are meeting the challenge. Total quality management,
just-in-time manufacturing, constant refinements in process tech-
nologies, and continuous training of front-line workers are among the
management strategies that these companies use to become global
competitors. The Commission strongly endorses these efforts.
At the same time, government can and should provide an economic
environment that helps strengthen the American industrial base. As
noted above, the federal government must put its fiscal house in order
to increase the availability and decrease the cost of capital for produc-
tive business investment. In addition, the Commission recommends
that government take these steps to leverage the efforts of private
industry:
R&E tax credit. To encourage sustained private sector commit-
ment to R&D, the Commission recommends extending the
current 20% research and experimentation tax credit through the
transition to a consumption-based tax. Its provisions should be
amended to include expenditures on process technologies and
cooperative research done at the national laboratories.
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Increased resources to manufacturing technology. Manufac-
turing technology should be added as the "fifth horseman" to
defense, health, energy, and space R&D. Less than 2% of the
federal government's R&D budget was devoted to manufacturing
technology in 1991. The Commission recommends that each
federal agency support the development of manufacturing process
technology as a concurrent and important aspect of ongoing R&D
programs.
National laboratories. The national laboratories, an invaluable
asset in meeting the military challenges of the past, must now
help us meet the economic challenges of the future. The White
House science and technology adviser, the national security
adviser, appropriate members of the cabinet, and representatives of
the private sector should establish a senior level working group to
review and revise the missions of the labs to permit their best use.
The labs can contribute immediately to large-scale projects such as
environmental restoration, waste minimization, environmentally
conscious manufacturing, energy efficiency and supply, advanced
manufacturing, high-performance computing, and health care.
Increased resources for dual use technologies. The Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) should be trans-
formed into the National Advanced Research Projects Agency
(NARPA) in order to help integrate defense and commercial
technologies into a strong unified national technology base.
NARPA would continue to support technologies of potential
military importance as well as focus more heavily on dual-use
technology. DOD would benefit by getting faster and cheaper
access to commercial technology, and commercial firms would
benefit by the availability of additional federal R&D dollars.
Increased resources for infrastructure. Increased federal and
state resources should be devoted to highways, mass transit and
aviation, including innovative technologies such as high-speed rail
and intelligent vehicle systems. The Commission recommends
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and intelligent vehicle systems. The Commission recommends
that the federal government increase total spending on such
programs by $100 billion over a ten-year period. Funding for
these new physical investments would come from infrastructure
taxes, energy taxes, and fees.
In addition, the Commission recommends the support of policies to
encourage the development of public communications networks that
will meet the advanced telecommunications needs of all Americans,
including deployment of fiber optic systems or other efficient broad-
band technologies.
Making Government Work
To help break gridlock in government, the Commission recommends
structural reforms within the Executive and Legislative branches.
TO THE PRESIDENT: To bring focus and coordination to economic
issues at the highest level of government, the Commission recom-
mends creating a National Economic Council (NEC), headed by a
National Economic Advisor, on a level with the National Security
Council and the National Security Advisor.
TO THE CONGRESS: To end the quagmire of budgetary legislation,
the Commission recommends creating a Joint Budget Committee,
appointed by the joint leadership of both houses, to supplant the
current budget committees; lengthening the budget cycle from one
to two years; decreasing overlap among some 300 committees and
subcommittees, and ending duplication inherent in the budget
resolution/authorization/appropriation process. This streamlining
would reverse the excessive growth of Congressional staff that has
occurred over the past two decades.
If we stay our present course, we and our children and grandchildren
will pay an increasing price. If we begin to make the tough decisions
now, the rewards and benefits will be felt for generations to come.
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We believe that, in many areas, fundamental change in our nation is
required, urgent, and possible. Change will demand unity and strong
leadership. The President alone cannot solve all of the problems.
Neither can the Congress nor one political party. There is much that
American business and unions must do to make our economy stron-
ger. There is much that local communities, schools, and parents must
do. There is a role for every American, either in spirit or in deed, and
we hope that the Commission's bipartisan findings will give thought-
ful people a place to start.
Future Agenda: The Strengthening
of America Commission
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NRN
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the amount of $1,000 from Mr. Erwin Sobel.
I would appreciate it if you would be sure to send a thank-
you note to Mr. Sobel. His address can be found on the enclosed
letter.
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be promptly forwarded to you.
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SENATOR BOB DOLE
Honorary Chairman
MEMORANDUM
TO:
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FROM:
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Executive Director
DATE:
September 23, 1992
SUBJECT: Conduit Contributions
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than $200 in a calendar year whether you receive the check
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When you report these "conduit" contributions on Schedule A
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September 16, 1992
The Honorable Robert Dole
United States Senate
141 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-7020
Dear Senator:
Please forgive my presumption in communicating with you directly
concerning the pressing issues raised in this year's Presidential
campaign. However, since I hold you in great personal esteem and
since you are close to the President of the United States, I have
turned to you directly in despair and actually as a last resort.
Preliminarily, as a trial lawyer, I feel compelled to express my
deep disappointment in the President's nationally televised attack
on our profession. Nevertheless, being an ardent and devoted
Republican, I have, in contrast to many other California
Republicans decided to continue to support our President and the
Republican drive to elect new Republican members of the House and
the Senate. In that regard, please find herewith enclosed my check
in the sum of $1,000.00.
Addressing the issues of the Presidential campaign, I realize that
apparently, the Republican strategists have decided to write off
California with its vast electorial votes. I believe this is an
error.
For whatever it is worth, I would like to convey to you a trial
lawyer's perspective in strategy I believe our party should employ
during the remainder of the campaign. In that context, I will
consider for purposes of this election the general electorate to be
a jury judging a dispute and assessing credibility in the process.
Page Two
NEGATIVE IMAGING
Unless a party or a witness is an out-an-out scoundrel or perjurer,
a trial lawyer never directly denigrates an individual whose
credibility is being judged by a jury. Rather, a trial lawyer
employs the method of subliminal suggestion in the hope that the
jury, based on the available evidence will close the circle and
conclude that the individual whose credibility is being tested is
not fully trustworthy and not worthy of a judgment. In that
regard, I propose the following strategy:
PROPOSED STRATEGY NO. I:
I believe that emphasis should be placed on Governor Clinton's
lack of experience and therefore lack of ability to deal with and
react to situations where the deployment of US Armed Forces appears
to be necessary. The electorate should be continually advised of
the fact that such confrontations are likely to occur in the next
4 years especially in view of the many volatile regions of the
globe that are likely to explode. The issue must be phrased
honestly and squarely. CAN YOU TRUST THE SECURITY OF THE UNITED
STATES AND INDEED OF THE ENTIRE GLOBE TO A PERSON WHO HAS IN THE
PAST DEMONSTRATED HIS LACK OF ABSOLUTE COMMITMENT TO PERSONALLY
BEAR THE RISK OF SERVING IN THE UNIFORM OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. WILL SUCH A PERSON WHO HAS NOT FACED
PERSONAL PERIL IN THE MILITARY CONTEXT DEAL IN AN ACCEPTABLE MANNER
WHEN CONFRONTED WITH WEIGHING THE POSSIBILITIES OF COMMITTING THE
LIVES AND RESOURCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO A MAJOR CONFLICT.
President Bush has demonstrated his skills, courage and ability to
successfully deal with tyrants who threaten the safety of the world
or the vital interests of the United States.
PROPOSED STRATEGY NO. II:
History has demonstrated that the Democratic party's
predisposition or proclivity in military conflicts is not towards
absolute victory. Past Democratic administrations were
instrumental in committing our armed forces to major military
action in places like Korea and Vietnam. But the resolve for
absolute victory did not accompany such commitments. In contrast,
under the Republican leadership of the last 2 administrations our
military conduct in Grenada, Panama and the Gulf demonstrates an
absolute resolve to commit our armed forces to conflict only if we
are determined to achieve absolute victory. If, as it is more
likely than not that the future will unfortunately bring such
additional conflicts, what can we expect from Governor Clinton if
he were to be elected President? (Here, let the electorate close
the circle and come to the conclusion that we would be engaged in
long campaigns dedicated to a stalemate).
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THE ECONOMY
PROPOSED STRATEGY NO. I:
With the House and Senate in Democratic hands, we can expect
the free-spending Congress to have a staunch ally in Governor
Clinton if he were to be elected President. THERE WILL BE NO ONE
TO CHECK THE FISCAL EXCESSES OF A DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS. With the
Congress and the President in the hands of the Democratic party, we
can reasonably expect a repeat of the Carter experience where
inflation was rampant, housing became unaffordable and the hard
earned savings of the average worker suddenly disappeared. Let's
face facts, can we expect a Democratic President who is
philosophically aligned with a Democratic Congress to fight the
Congress as effectively as President Bush has in preventing free
and unfettered government spending.
PROPOSED STRATEGY NO. II:
Admittedly, there is a slow down in the economy. This however
is cyclical. But, we must advise the electorate that we are now on
the verge of reaching new heights in economic prospects. We have
now become part of a global economy, interdependent with the
economies of other major countries and regional markets. Under the
Republican leadership, new markets have opened up in the
territories of the former Soviet Union, Russia, Eastern Europe,
China and other Asian territories.
President Bush has the confidence of the leadership of these
countries and regions. It is of the utmost importance that this
new era be ushered in by a man who is trusted by world leadership;
who has demonstrated his credibility with these leaders and who
stands as a symbol of American commitment to protect, not only free
trade, but the vital interests of the United States of America.
Never before in the history of this country have we been on the
threshold of such economic prospects and possibilities. Do the
American people entrust the dawn of this new era likely affect
their lives for the next many generation to a person who has
absolutely no experience in the field?
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STRATEGY NO. III:
The President should commit the Federal Government in this
campaign to funding research projects in the field of science and
technology to encourage new ideas in these fields, thereby
committing the resources of the United States of America in tandem
with the resources of industry to create new economic products
which in turn will create, new jobs and prosperity.
STRATEGY NO. IV:
We should announce to the people of the United States that we
recognize that one of our greatest assets is the youth of America.
We are the only country in the world that appears not to take
advantage of this special asset in any specialized manner.
Therefore, a program must be instituted to create a Federal Gifted
Children Scholarship fund. Irrespective of race, creed, economic
background, we must not let this valuable asset go to waste. Those
children who have demonstrated special gifts and talents must be
nurtured and their talents harnessed. Lack of economic
circumstance must not stand in the path of developing such assets.
SENSITIVE ISSUES:
ABORTION
I sincerely believe that the Republican have committed an
enormous error in politicizing this issue. The President should
make it clear that, "I recognize that many hold different views
from mine. I respect dissenting views. The beauty of democracy is
that we agree on the right to disagree. As President, elected to
represent all of the people of the United States, I will have no
choice but to listen to all views.' An expression by the President
in that regard may attenuate some of the harsh views taken by many
female voters concerning this issue.
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ILLEGAL ALIENS - I.E, UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS:
I believe that the average American irrespective of the region
of the United States resents the notion that either Federal, State
or local funding is utilized to support those individuals who enter
our country in violation of our immigration laws. No other country
in the world tolerates such a state of events. Vast billions of
dollars, especially in California, are being diverted to the
support and maintenance of undocumented aliens. The President must
make it clear that this will no longer be tolerated. Further, I
strongly propose that the President publicly urge Legislation
mandating the recovery of any personal injury damages by an
undocumented alien to be limited in accordance with the standards
of the country of origin.
If, upon reading the contents of this letter you find merit in any
of the concepts presented, I would appreciate contact from you or
any other office shouldering responsibility for the management of
the Presidential campaign.
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Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
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Sept. 20, 1992
The Hon. James A. Baker 3rd
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Baker:
We are writing you as life-long Republicans, active in
our town Republican League and former members of the Repu-
blican County Committee. Our sister and brother-in-law,
Janice and John Ladley of Charlotte, are very active in
fund-raising in North Carolina.
Thank you for assuming control of President Bush's cam-
paign. God-speed to you in a hopefully victorious effort.
In case you did not know of it, we wanted to tell you
of an astonishing faux pas by Bill Clinton. On the Saturday
of the second or third weekend in August, radio station WOR,
the big independent in New York City, a newscast explained
that Clinton was asked what he thought about Barbara Bush.
His response in a tape was:
"I can understand that Barbara Bush would want to
stay four more years in the White House, but I
wouldn't want to sleep with her."
We heard him say it, in his own voice, but the fact
that it wasn't reported widely is attributable to the sad
state of the media, especially in this area, where the lib-
erals dominate the press and radio/television.
If your people can obtain the full news tape from
WOR - it would have to be handled deftly by someone who knows
the radio scene here because a cold call to someone who is
anti-Bush certainly would kill it. Then it would possibly
make a dramatic television commercial to be used, say, the
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and even Monday just before election
day. A voice-over by someone like Robert Mitchum would surely
be emotional dynamite for women all over the country.
It should be worth investigating.
Claire Sincerely, Bill Siger
Claire and Bill Giger
The Honorable James A. Baker 3d
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September 29, 1992
The Honorable James A. Baker III
Chief of Staff to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Secretary Baker:
As Chairman of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, which is
headquartered in Chicago, I am a Presidential appointee and not
subject to the limitations of the Hatch Act. I wanted to let you
know that I am willing to do anything I can to be of assistance to
help reelect the President. Serving in the Bush Administration has
been the greatest honor of my career, and since I was recently
confirmed to a full five-year term as Chairman, I am looking
forward to continuing to do so.
I have submitted my name to the surrogate's program in the
reelection campaign, and was provided a listing of events in both
Illinois and Wisconsin. However, most of the events had either
made alternate arrangements or were open-ended invitations solely
for the President and Vice President.
If you feel that there is anything I can do that would be helpful,
please do not hesitate to let me know. My schedule is relatively
open between now and the election, and I would be willing to devote
whatever energy is necessary to this important task. Thank you for
your consideration, and I hope I can be of some assistance to you.
Sincerely,
Glen L. Bower
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October 1, 1992
To: James Baker the III, White House Chief of Staff
From: Ernest E. English Jr. (201) 342-7230
I have a corporation in New Jersey dealing with transportation. I am a black
Millionaire. I made my money during the Reagan and Bush years. Mr. Bush, I have a
Great idea for your campaign that will make you a winner. Mr. Baker I'd like to meet
with you and Mr. Bush this weekend or monday. The President, needs an Ace card this
time around, and the Ace card are Jobs. Ernest E. English. Jr. Enterprises will provide
them to the White House and to the people of our nation.
There are three different companies that I am talking about. I will just mention the set
up of the companies so you can understand them. When we meet, you will be given the
full picture.
The first company is called Ernest English Jr. Kitchen International. It will need
300,000 delivery people nation wide, beginning Oct 7, 1992 this company will deliver
cooked meals to your home, the only thing you have to do is phone in your order. The
phone contract will be awarded to seven differend companies. These companies will
supply the people who will answer the phones. We will use TV radio. and newspaper
ads to get the word out about our products. Here are the companies that will be
contracting from our company on this project: 1. Dobbs House 2. Sky chief 3. Caterair
International. There will be seven other supporting companies.
The second company is Ernest English Jr. Trucking Corporation. There are 3,500
brokers that are looking for truck drivers that have their own trucks. These truck brokers
handle shipping for the large companies in our nation. The brokers need 7 Million
drivers nation wide, they will handle drivers on a daily bases. Transpersonel, which is
owned by Manpower Inc. has 700 offices nation wide, will get the drivers for our
company. Our company will lease the trucks from Hertz Penske, Ryder System, and
Amtralease. These companies will buy trucks from manufacturers and lease them to our
company, they will also fuel our trucks and maintain them nation wide. This will make
the stock market raise, and help our overall economy, and also show Mr. Bush knows
how to spark the economy.
The third is the Jesus Christ Aqua Shuttle. This is a great system that I have been
working on for the last 7 years. It is a mass transportation system that takes you any
where in the world. The Aqua Shuttle is a domestic/international system which runs at
7,000 miles per hour, to 3,000 world cities. We will take a maximum of 7 years to
build and will create jobs for all who want to work. The Shuttle will create 40 million
jobs immediately, the majority will be given to each major city. If you will meet with
me I will tell you more specifics. We will not need funding from any bank or
government. We will fund the shuttle with my company on the boardwalk of Atlantic
City N.J., which is worth about $500 million price waterhouse has stated to me on K
Street in Washington DC. But there is a major problem with the power brokers in
Southern New Jersey. The Perskie family and the Gormley family have made a deal
with my Ex partner W. Stuart Mcginnis of 176 Doughty Road, Pleasantville N.J.
Meginnis has my cars that run on the boardwalk he as taken my cars me illegally, and
the court system will not help me because of the Perskie and the Gormley families have
a lot of power in Atlantic City. The State used a man who is connected to the Ex
governor Tom Kane via a lawyer called, David Parker of N.J.. The two families that I
have mention have Judge Greenberg Superior Court of New Jersey County of Atlantic,
in their pocket, if you know what I mean. His telephone number is (609) 625-7000.
Also the general David Brody of 25 Market St. CN085 Trenton, N J. 08625, and the
public defenders office are controlled by these families. My public defender was John
W. Bjorklund Asst. Deputy public defender of 201 South Main Street, Cape May Court
House N J.. This man has put three bench warrants on me because they say I have not
appeared in court, when in fact they send the court appearance letters to address they
know I do not live at. Now Mr. Brody is saying that I have contacted his office and that
I agree to do 7 years in the State prison. This is a lie. I Ernest E English Jr. did not
call any one on this case.
I pray that Jesus will bless this letter and let you see that I am telling the true story and
have the F.B.I. check out the main witness in this story Mr. Seymore Altar of Atlantic
City, and the lawyer, David Parker.
I need a President Executive Order to overcome these legal hassles and get back my
business, which includes getting my cars back from Mr. W. Stuart Mcginnis. There is
lots more to tell when we meet. I look forward to meeting with you very soon.
God Bless you,
Ernest E. English Jr.
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James Baker III
From: Hunter L. Jordan
Time: 23:58:29
Date: 9/30/92
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To: President Bush
From: Ernest E. English Jr.
VU-PHAN-TRUONG
475/55 B Cach Mang Thang Tam
P.13 - Q.10 HochiMinh City
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VIET NAM.
Saigon September 6th, 1992
Dear Mr. James Baker,
I am a former Police officer of the ancient require
and former Security officer of the International House c/o American
Embarry Gaigon prior to 1975 . I always pay attention
to the presidential elections in the United States especially
in this year I want to support President Bash by my
enclosed letter to send to the American roters -
If you think my opinion in this enclosed letter
is right, please correct my english, have in typed and
distribute to voters -
honor to rote as an American citizen, but y do hope
I'm very sorry because I do not have the
that I will have that noble duty and privilege in the
next Presidential election -
I'm sure that you will bring great success
not only for President Bush, but also for the
people of the United States
Respectfully yours
vv- PHAN - UONG
475/556 Cach Mang Thang Tain
P.13-Q10 Ho chi Minh City
VIET NAM
Saigon September 6th, 1992
Dear American voters,
I am a Vietnamese in Saigon but J do love the
Land of the Free and the Home of the Braver , I also had
many smerican friends in VietNam prior to 1975 so Jalways
pay attention to all presidential elections of your country.
In this coming election day, I want to express
my thinking to you and remind you just one thing
The gredest responsibility of the President is the
preservation of the country in the event of war - It's
very funny if the authority as Commander- in - chief of
all somed Forces comes to hands of a former draft dodger!
How can he appoint all commissioned officers of the Drmy,
Navy and Sir Force / and during war time how can he
plan general over - all strategy
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the former youngest brave pilot of the US Navy in WWII
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Mr. Jim Baker, III
Chief of Staff
White House, Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Baker:
Re: Ross Perot
ROSS PEROT CAN BE HAD! Why and how is he vulnerable? How
can you get Ross Perot to ask his supporters to vote for
George Bush?
Ross Perot is not an enigma. He is a five-foot-six-inch
frustrated egocentric Texan with a Napoleon complex who also
happens to be extremely wealthy.
Ross Perot achieved all there was to achieve in his field.
He went all the way to the top. He then sold his company to
General Motors for several billion dollars. When he sold
his company, he had to sign a non-competitive contract which
prohibited him from forming another company. This left Ross
Perot with billions of dollars, but he didn't have any
outlet for his forceful energy; also, he was no longer
surrounded by his "yes" men who made him feel ten-feet-tall.
In his frustration Ross Perot has begun to seek a "new
cause" (politics) that will meet his needs of an outlet for
his energy and his need of recognition for his expertise.
Ross Perot cannot and will not be elected President;
however, he can surely create a problem in Texas with the
electoral college and can do irreparable damage to George
Bush's re-election efforts.
There is a way to meet Ross Perot's needs of an outlet for
his energy and recognition for his expertise. In return for
this he will surely ask his supporters to vote for George
Bush. PROMISE ROSS PEROT A POSITION IN THE CABINET.
Secretary of (whatever). He just might do a good job. If he
doesn't do a good job, he will quit! Ross Perot has no
staying power when things do not go his way---he will quit.
Also, if you go forth with this idea, be sure to announce it
to the press before Ross Perot can make a statement. Tell
the press that you feel Ross Perot has some very important
game plans and you are welcoming him to your team by
offering him a position. This will feed Ross Perot's
insatiable ego and will prevent him from making some asinine
statement to the press that you tried to bribe him with an
offer.
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I do believe this has some merit. Please consider it. We
want to keep George Bush in office!
Respectfully, Patricia Smith
P. S. Please do not wait too long. Bill Clinton's people
might approach Ross Perot with this idea before you--and
then it could be too late.
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Mr. Jim Baker, III
Chief of Staff
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Re: Ross Perot
ROBERT D. LEWIS
8239 Blue Oak Way
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Citrus Heights, California 95610
(916) 722-9509, home
(916) 481-1882, work
Sept. 23, 1992
Mr. Baker
White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Baker:
I don't like the commercial for Mr. Bush. He looks bad in
it and it's obviously saying what the polsters say that the
American people want to hear. It's counterproductive.
A suggestion: Forget all the promises. Forget the "Read
my lips" embarrassment. Don't worry about the Democrats
accusing Bush of changing his mind. Tell the American
people that we are in serious financial times and that we
need a serious change in policy. Adopt Perot's plan or one
like it to reduce the deficit. Talk about the deficit and
the need to eradicate it. Do whatever it takes.
Then, give American businesses tax incentives to go into
Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Finally, find a serious plan for national health insurance
that will bring all the players together in a win-win
situation.
Tackle these three things and you might have a chance.
A Registered Republican for Bush,
Bobefernis Bob Lewis
1992
MR. ROBERT LEWIS
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ANDREW BELA, P.E., Ch.E.
193 North Ridge Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028-2620
Management/Technical Consultant - Chemical and Process Industries
213/375-8867
619/723-5349
September 24, 1992
Mr. James Baker -- White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
multi
Washington, D.C. 20500
issue
Re: Solution--Improving the U.S. Economy, Balance of
Trade and more U.S. Basic Jobs
Dear Mr. Baker:
The underlying causes for the current and continuing recession,
migration of many basic manufacturing activities from the U.S. to foreign
countries and successful inroads into the U.S. markets by Japanese auto-
mobiles and steel have apparently never been assessed by either Democratic
or Republican political bodies. Prices charged must cover the costs of
production of which labor costs, including benefits, are significant items.
These costs are passed on to the consumer.
U.S. labor costs include significant amounts of pay for not working
in the form of excessive paid holidays and vacation time. There has not
been sufficiently increased production efficiency to cover these increased
costs, hence, we could not, and cannot successfully compete against foreign
manufacturers. Looking back, the Government could have established the
climate to have avoided this. So far the campaigns include mainly rheto-
rical promises and no plans to correct basic causes of our economic
problems. I have suggested that steps be taken to reduce the pay for not
working, namely, allow payment only for a reasonable number of bonafide
national holidays, say six of seven, and a maximum of three weeks paid
vacation per year.
I have made this suggestion to three major government elected officials,
falling on deaf ears. Enclosed is a copy of the letter to President Bush.
Receipt was acknowledged by David M. Demers of U.S. Department of Labor.
Perhaps a thirty-six hour week would increase jobs sooner until beneficial
results are reallized.
Andrew Sincerely, Bela
Andrew Bela
65 Rollingwood Drive Palos Verdes Peninsula California 90274
ANDREW BELA, P.E.
Certificate No. 28
Consulting Chemical Engineer
193 North Ridge Drive
65 Rollingwood Drive.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California 90274
Telephone: (213) 375-8867
Fallbrook, CA 92028-2620
619-723-5349
Specializing in: Management, operations and technical services in the chemical,
mining and process industries.
Scope of Professional Activities:
- Profits improvement through technical and managerial betterment
- Managerial and supervisory training
- Chemical, mining and process industries effective cost accounting systems
- Chemical engineering process development and plant design
- Environmental studies air and water pollution avoidance and correction
- Metallurgical engineering - non-ferrous ore recovery and processing
- Pharmaceuticals, botanicals, food products and surfactants manufacturing
- New venture studies and appraisals
- Acquisition studies and appraisals
- Materials handling applications and design
- Process trouble shooting
- Maintenance trouble shooting and counseling
- Process equipment selection.
Professional Experience: Chemical Engineer and Manufacturing Superintendent,
Monsanto Chemical Company, 1937-1948 ; Process Engineering Supervisor, Wyan-
dotte Chemicals Corporation, 1948-1951; Operations and Development Corporate
Staff Engineer, Mathieson Chemical Corporation, 1951-1955 Plant Manager, S.B.
Penick & Co., 1955-1956; Corporate Production Manager, U.S. Industrial Chem-
icals Company, 1957-1958; Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager, Assistant Resi-
dent Manager, U.S. Borax and Chemical Corporation, 1958-1969; Engineering and
operations assignments in the metallurgical, nuclear, power, coal gasification and
petrochemical fields, from 1970 to present.
Academic Degrees: B.S.E. (Chemical Engineering), University of Michigan, 1937.
Additional studies in Business Administration and Accounting.
Licensure: Registered Professional Chemical Engineer, California and Michigan.
Professional Organizations: American Institute of Chemical Engineers - Ameri-
can Chemical Society.
BEGISTER ANDREW PROFESSIONAL BELA ENGINEER
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ANDREW BELA, P.E., Ch.E.
193 North Ridge Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028-2620
Management/Technical Consultant - Chemical and Process Industries
213/375-8867
619/723-5349
February 10, 1992
President George Bush -- White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Re: Improving the U.S. Economy, Balance of Trade
and More U.S. Basic Jobs,
Dear President Bush:
I wish to commend you on the positive points of action in your recent
talks. They should be helpful in improving a deplorable general econòmic
situation.
There is a serious basic problem to which I have not heard any refer-
ence or proposed corrective measures. This is a situation which led to
Japanese inroads into major product American markets: automobiles and
steel. This adverse situation is that of paying workmen for not working.
Automobile, steel and feeder companies supplying parts have been and are
paying for an excessive number of unworked holidays, vacations and other
benefits awarded throughout the 1960s, 1970s and well into the 1980s.
These constituted increased labor costs for time not worked added to
production costs and selling prices of the products purchased by the con-
sumers.
In the mid 1980s I learned the Detroit automobile labor contracts
provided for twenty-three paid holidays annually (payment for not working).
These included, in addition to national holidays, Walter Reuther's birth-
day, personal birthday, time off for shopping, personal business, etc. Paid
vacations reached a high of six weeks per year. Thus, payment for time not
worked totalled some 53 days per year (two and a half months) charged as
part of the products' selling price. It is not surprising that Japanese
manufacturers could ship into the U.S. and undersell our products. It has
also resulted in U.S. firms' procuring major parts and components from
foreign plants where costs are very much lower. This cancels jobs for our
U.S. citizens workmen.
In 1983, in a discussion with a Japanese accountant, I was informed
allowed
that their firms fifteen paid unworked days per year as holiday and vacation
65 Rellingwood Drive Palos Verdes Peninsula California 90274
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ANDREW BELA, P.E., Ch.E.
Management/Technical Consultant - Chemical and Process Industries
213/375-8867
time.
Thus, a large segment of American manufacturers were committed
to include an additional thirty-eight days (1.8 months) pay of unworked time
for the millions of individual employees.
This situation resulted from a combination of mismanagement and govern-
ment intervention. These choice payments for not working were won at re-
peated labor contract negotiations. Management had an attitude of "get a
contract at any price to avoid a strike". Stalemates at the negotiations
resulted in participation of government (Labor Department) arbitrators at
times. Settlements were reached by companies giving more and the unions
reducing demands, but not giving up other benefits. It is significant
that Japanese owned plants in the U.S. do not allow the high benefits our
major firms are committed to. It should be pointed out that many industries
have not reached the "paid time for not working" level achieved by the
automotive and associated industries. This is unfair to this segment of
the deprived working citizenry.
Reduction of "payment for not working" and other undeserved benefits
can help improve competitiveness of our industries, reduce layoffs and
foster "buy American" logically. The following are suggested:
1. Set a maximum of paid authentic holidays at, say 6 or 7 per year.
2. Set a maximum of paid vacation time at 3 weeks per year. Addi-
tional might be taken on a no pay basis.
The above should apply to all, industrial, office, service, government,
aerospace, military, all employees. This will not be done voluntarily.
Government order may be necessary to avert what appears to be an impending
depression and to reverse the massive foreign trade imbalance. Why not?
The government had a hand in the proliferation of "pay for not working".
The matter of exorbitant salary and bonus payments to our upper echelon
industrial executives 1 leave to a Solomon.
Based on over 50 years in industry, 1 feel rather strongly about what
I have written here. Enclosed is a copy of my CCA Credential Sheet which
will acquaint you with my background. The citations made herein should be
quantified in order that extent of benefits can be judged. most of the
data is probably on file in the Labor Department.
Sincerely
Beb
Andrew Bela
65 Rollingwood Drive Pulos Verdes Peninsula California 90274
Andrew Bela
193 N. Ridge Drive
Fallbrook, CA 92028
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QUIT R.O.T.C. BECAUSE
(1) HE DIDN'T T LIKE BEING
TOLD WHAT TD DO,
(2) HE HAD THE MONEY
To FLEE TO CANADA
SHOULD THE DRAFT
WANT HIM!
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STRONGER!
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 1, 1992
MEMORANDUM TO CARON JACKSON
FROM:
MARY GABRIEL HARPRING, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
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112 EW, x7766
RE:
Attached memo to Secretary Baker
The attached memo for Secretary Baker, drafted by Dr. William
Millard, was forwarded to me from someone on Capitol Hill.
Should you want to respond to Dr. Millard, he can be reached at:
400 Madison Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Thanks very much and please let me know if you have any
questions.
FAX TO 202-456-2461
September 18, 1992
MEMORANDUM TO:
Mr. James Baker
FROM:
Wm. J. Millard, Ph.D.
SUBJECT:
Blunting Attacks on State of the Economy
News media report government-released statistics on the state of
the economy, these days generally in a negative light. Democratic
Party spokesmen are quick to use the unemployment rate
statistic, for example, as the basis for shouting recession.
The problem is that mildly negative figures are made to sound
much worse than they are. The solution lies in reporting the
complete statistic, not just a part of it.
Take employment/unemployment figures as an example. An
unemployment rate of 7.5 percent means that the employment
rate is 92.5 percent, with total work force as base (100%). This
throws a completely different light on the economic situation. Yet
employment rate as a concept is not currently being used by
Administration spokesmen in the debate over state of the U.S.
economy.
The same strategy to enlighten public opinion applies to other
economic indicators. For example, when the news media reported
that pre-Christmas retail sales were down four percent last year
by comparison with a year ago. this meant that retail sales were
96 percent of what they had been a year before. Reporting both
sides of the statistic throws a positive light on what is otherwise
taken as bad economic news.
Another example: To announce that leading long-term economic
indicators are 99 percent of what they were a year ago sounds
more positive than to say the indicators have dropped one
percent. But it is only the latter figure which was cited earlier
this year on the TV news.
In public opinion research, we would never say that 7.5 percent of
the people favored a given issue or candidate, and not report what
the rest of the results were.
The President and administration spokesmen need to add the
missing figure in public comment and debate:
"Unemployment figures are now 7.5 percent, which means
that employment rate is 92.5 percent of the labor force."
"Retail sales in October were down four
percent. which means that they were up to 96 percent of
what they were a year ago." Etc.
In a television presentation, a bar graph showing unemployment
and employment rates would put things in a more positive light,
would give perspective. Attached is an example.
International comparisons could also be used to take the edge off
the highly negative treatment given to U.S. government statistics.
A series of graphs could compare U.S. employment rates with
those for Western Europe, for Eastern Europe, for Latin America,
even for Japan. Inflation rates for different countries would make
a devastating comparison. Hours worked in order for a worker to
buy an automobile could be another. The purpose of all of these
would be to show that the U.S. economic situation is not as dismal
as the news media and the Democratic party say it is.
I spent almost 20 years in the Office of Research for USIA so know
something about the international picture. If I could help gather
any of these statistics for you, please call.
Bill Millard 703-684-5367 or 703-683-3370.
SAMPLE CHARTS
CURRENT ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Change in
Employment
Retail Sales
July '92
(Pre-Christmas)
100%
96%
92.5%
7.5%
Employed Unemployed
1990 1991
(Base is total labor force)
Source: Bureau of XYZ
Source: ABCDE
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September 21, 1992
The Hon. James Baker
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20016
Dear Jim Baker:
The enclosed letter appearing in the New York Times of 16
September 1992 from Lloyd Cutler, one of the wisest lawyers
resident in the Washington area, should be read carefully by
you.
Good luck.
Cordially,
Marlin 11/erson
Martin Merson
P.S. As the person responsible for George Bush's strategy,
please make clear that Bill Clinton is out-promising Huey
Long, i.e., a chicken in every pot. With the chickens of
Arkansas at his disposal, Bill may be in a position to make
good on his promises.
S/LETTERS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1992
SEP 1 6 1992
How to Make Presidency and Congress Work
To the Editor:
nonactions that no elected official can
cause only a united government can
In "Divided Government Is the
or will defend, and for which every
carry out a coherent program and
Best Revenge" (Op-Ed, Aug. 27), Co-
elected official in each party blames
stand accountable at the next election
kie Roberts argues that most voters
the elected officials in the other.
for its results.
like divided government - meaning
For example, every one of the 16
Mr. Clinton could cite not only
a President of one party and a major-
post-World War II budget deficits to
Woodrow Wilson and Harry Truman,
ity of the other party in one or both
reach 3 percent or more of gross
but also Dan Quayle, who has been
houses of Congress. She cites polls
national product - the level most
honest enough to say (before George
favoring the proposition that divided
economists agree cannot be sus-
Bush took the opposite tack) that if
government is a good thing and anec-
tained - has come at a time of divid-
the voters are not prepared to elect a
dotal evidence that voters mistrust
ed government (Harry Truman's in
united Republican government, they
Washington so much that they prefer
1947-48, Gerald R. Ford's in 1975-76,
should elect a united Democratic one.
deadlock over granting either party
Ronald Reagan's in 1981-88 and
"Go wife, go bear" is no way to run a
the power to carry out its policies.
George Bush's in 1989-92).
government.
LLOYD CUTLER
This sounds like the joke about the
Each party's elected officials have
New York, Sept. 1, 1992
camper who, on seeing his wife at-
always deplored these deep deficits,
tacked by a bear, said to himself:
but have always blamed the elected
The writer was White House counsel
"Go wife, go bear!"
officials of the other party. Over the
under President Jimmy Carter.
But there is a lot of persuasive
same period, we have never had such
evidence on the other side. While we
a deep deficit when one party con-
have indeed ended up with divided
trolled both the White House and Con-
government for 16 of the last 20
gress because that party could not
years, exit polls tell us that in Presi-
have escaped its accountability and
dential election years somewhere be-
would have been voted out of office at
tween 70 percent and 80 percent of
the next election.
voters usually vote straight tickets
Despite this dismal record, Presi-
for all of one party's candidates for
dent Bush is arguing that while he
Federal office. Only 20 percent to 30
percent split their tickets between the
Presidential candidate of one party
and the House and Senate candidates
of the other party.
This suggests that, however they
respond in polls, most voters do vote
for united, rather than divided gov-
ernment. Woodrow Wilson, running
for President in 1912, when the Re-
publicans controlled the Presidency
and the Senate, but not the House,
made divided government a cam-
paign theme; Wilson won not only the
White House but also Democratic
majorities in the House and Senate.
When Harry S. Truman ran in 1948
and expressly attacked the "do-noth-
ing" Republican 80th Congress, he
not only won the Presidency but also
regained Democratic majorities in
Christophe Vorlet
both houses of Congress.
would like to have Republican major-
As David Broder and others have
ities in Congress - a most unlikely
reminded us, divided government is
outcome, as we all know - the worst
the main reason voters should be
outcome of all would be to elect a
mistrustful of the decisions and non-
Democratic President as well as a
decisions made in Washington. Divi-
Democratic Congress. Gov. Bill Clin-
sion produces deadlock. Deadlock
ton ought to bite the bullet and say
produces a mélange of actions and
this would be the best outcome, be-
MARTIN MERSON
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JAMES BAKER, CHIEF OF STAFF
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
YOU ARE NOT TALKING TO ME, POLITICALLY. UNTIL GEORGE BUSH CAN
TALK TO ME, I DON'T HEAR WHAT HE HAS TO SAY. I ONLY KNOW WHAT
HE HAS NOT DONE.
SUGGEST THAT PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH INTERVIEW ME.
EVERYONE INTERVIEWS HIM WHY NOT LET HIM INTERVIEW SOMEONE. ME.
THE SUBJECT RANGE AND DEPTH OF DOWN HOME INTERVIEW, HIS
PERSONAL REPLY AND LIVING ROOM CONVERSATION IS BETTER THAN ANY
DEBATE.
I KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. JIM, WHEN HE RAN AGAINST YARA-
BOUGH FOR SENATE. HE MADE SPEECHES, HAD A "CANNED" FOLLOWING
CHEERING HIM ON HE DID NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH THE PEOPLE. HE
IS NOT MAKING CONTACT NOW.
MY LIFE EXPERIENCE IS "AMERICAN", I WANT GEORGE BUSH RE-ELECTED.
I WON'T BOTHER TO ENCLOSE A RESUME, TAKE MY WORD FOR IT.
EAGLE SCOUT, BORN OHIO 1930, FATHER BOY SCOUT EXECUTIVE-MOTHER
SCHOOL TEACHER, OHIO STATE GRADUATE, WORK WAY THROUGH UNI-
VERSITY, VETERAN 82 AIRBORNE DIV. 1 LT., MAYOR FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS,
VOLUNTEERED VIETNAM 2 YEARS USAID/CIA FSRO 3/5, WIFE DIED CANCER,
MARRIED 28 YEARS, FOUR GROWN CHILDREN, PLUS TWO ADOPTED VIET-
NAMESE, SELF EMPLOYED. I AM A MACHINE TOOL MANUFACTURING
ENGINEER. I HAVE MANY ASIAN FRIENDS,I HAVE PRC (CHINESE) GRADU-
ATE STUDENTS FROM EMORY AS HOUSE STUDENT GUEST. I AM AN
AMERICAN.
A LIVING ROOM CONVERSATION BETWEEN ME AND "THE PRESIDENT".
NEW APPROACH TO ELECTION, HONEST GIVE AND TAKE CONVERSATION. !
CAN GET THE IDEAS AND THE GOODNESS OUT OF HIM AND ACROSS TO
THE PEOPLE. BELIEVE ME.
JIM DO IT, NOW, THERE IS LITTLE TIME.
I AM ONE OF THE BEST INTERROGATORS IN THE WORLD.
SINCERELY,
testike HARRY D. WAGNER
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RALPH L. CLARK
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The Honorable James A. Baker III
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, , DC 20500
Dear Sir:
Mrs. Clark and I are appalled at the waste of money involved in
the attempt to implement the "gag rule" under "Title X" funding in the
face of probable early court action that will render it unenforceable.
Truly yours,
Falsh & and Dorothy St. clark
Ralph L. & Dorothy W. Clark
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September 23, 1992
Honorable James Baker
pupport
Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20501
Dear Mr. Baker:
It seems to some of us that President Bush is not
using all the weapons he has at hand to win re-
election. The enclosed clippings is an illustration.
ARC
There is a world of ammunition out there, but please
stress the urgency of publicizing to the nth degree
Elinton's latest "gaffe" that should blow him out
of thewater if anything can:
"I believe Hollywood should write the future of
the United States"! ! !
If this statement can be verified, it would wake up
a lot of sleeping voters. Tell him not to pull his
punches against Clinton - this is no tea party and
the consequences of a Democratic win in November
would be a tremendous disaster for the U.S. and our
people. He doesn't like to fight, but fight he must!
It isn't just his own hide - but the future of
millions of us to whom he is our only champion.
Sincerely yours, for victory
Mrs Dorethy W. almen
Encl. Clipping
MRS. DOROTHY ALMEN
P.O. BOX 76087
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. 73147
WHATEVER IT TAKES!
I am stripping my finances, writing and speaking - and
praying - for a win. He can do no less.
William F. Buckley Jr. Yes Loved, Howhong indeed
When Will Bush Act on Capital Gains?
F
IRST the shock came when pro-
PRObAbly cost of acquisition Dec 31,1992 such
an
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as
recent years reflect congressional
fessor Lester Thurow was
improvements on home property.
'acquiescence in the Treasury's ex-
asked in front of the camera, by
The next question to ask is
isting definition of cost.
Rep. Dick Armey, R-Texas: Do you
whether a court, reviewing a Trea
And, finally, the case law relat
or do you not believe in indexing
sury regulation indexing capital
ing to the Treasury's interpretive
capital gains?
gains, would conclude that the
discretion in the capital gains and
His answer, his voice just slightly
agency regulation was based upon
analogous contexts supports the
diminished - Thurow is close to
a permissible reading of the stat-
conclusion that the concept of cost
the Clinton Big Thinkers - was
ute. The answer is clearly yes, it is
yes. The "yes" was soft-spoken,
permissible unless it has been con-
is ambiguous and that the Treasury
has administrative discretion to re-
from which the audience was invit-
sidered and rejected. No such rejec
ed to believe that on this particular,
tion is on the record
interpret it in a manner that better
Thurow, one of the country's lead-
Moreover Congress only a few
accords with economic reality and
ing liberal economists, was remov-
years ago voted to index the rate at
with the principles underlying the
ing himself from the Clinton team.
which income taxes are levied.
taxation of income
But then, on Sept. 12, Evans and
In fact, the legislative and regu-
Now that Clinton has come out in
Novak broke the story: In a private
latory history of the Internal Reve-
favor of indexing capital gains, a
session with New York investors,
nue Code's capital gains provisions
movement from the Oval Office will
Bill Clinton came out in favor of
affirmatively demonstrates that the
strike the public as much less bold
indexing capital gains.
Treasury has exercised, without ob-
than it might have been. Still, the
What now engages the political
jection from Congress, regulatory
idea is sound, the movement is al
attention is the failure of President
discretion in applying the concept
most certainly constitutional and
Bush to direct the Internal Revenue
of
cost
Nor does Congress' fail-
the only question left to ask is:
Service to calculate a capital gain
ure to enact any of the legislative
Why the delay?
not on the basis of what you paid
indexation measures proposed in
Universal Press Syndicate
for your house 20 years ago, but on
the equivalent sum of money mea-
sured by the inflation of the dollar
between then and now.
An example used by the conserva-
tive politicos who sent a memoran-
dum to the people in charge of
crafting the political platform of
the Republican Party at Houston: If
20 years ago you bought $10,000
worth of IBM stock and you sold
that same stock today for $37,000,
you would owe a capital gains tax
of more than $10,000 to the govern-
ment. But your profit, after infla-
tion, would be zero.
The question was put to Bush a
dozen times at least over the past
12 months: Why do you not simply
instruct the Treasury Department
to order the realistic assessment of
profits? The president declined to
do so, on the grounds (it was re-
ported) that he did not believe he
had the legal authority.
Two lawyers, who worked in the
Justice Department's Office of Le-
gal Counsel, together with a third
lawyer, all of them members of the
firm of Shaw, Pittman, Potts &
Trowbridge, have written a 90-page
memorandum, the gist of which is
that indeed the president has the
authority to move.
The first question that arises is
this: When Congress established
the Internal Revenue system, did it
specify that the "cost" of a property
must be held to be measured by the
cash-cost at the time of purchase?
The answer to that is no, Congress
never said any such thing.
The legal memorandum goes on
to list additional facts adding to the
September 8, 1992
TO THE EDITOR, "YOUR VIEWS":
The liberal media is being very gentle, very protective with Hillary Clinton,
but an extensive written record shows her stance on children's legal "rights"
to be even more radical than her critics have contended. Her belief, that
children are entitled to legal representation separate from or against their
parents in a wide array of circumstances whenever their "interests" are at
stake. She makes it clear these interests caninclude just about anything,
from driving privileges to questions of public policy such as funding of the
schools. Her focus is notonly on children 12 or older but she is at pains to
say that even younger children also have "interests" to be consulted in the
legal process. This claim is sweeping, conditioned only by the proviso that
the child be "competent", but since she says the child should be presumed
competent to begin with, this does little to narrow the scope of her proposal.
Since few children would perceive they have a legal interest differing from
their parents, obviously some adult outside the family would be avail lable to
identify such "interests" and initiate legal actions in their behalf.
She refers frequently to the "children's movement", the "children's advocates",
and "children and their allies", who presumably know what the children's
interests are, even if their parents don't. The standard here is not abuse,
or neglect, but quoting her, exact wording, "the presumption of identity of
interests between parents and their children should be rejected whenever the
child has interests demonstrably independent of those of his parents". Legal
interference in the affairs of the family should be had for such things as
"inadequate psychological care" or "severe emotional deprivation", concepts
easily misinterpeted by an outsider.
Also recommended by Mrs. Clinton are boards to decide terminating parental
rights, with the child taken from parents. Her comments convey a strongly
negative attitude toward traditional concepts of the family, i.e., "apprehen-
sion about potential harm to cherished, albeit fantasized, family values",
"consensus romanticism about the family, etc.
We have come a long way in the U.S. in loss of personal freedoms. If Hillary
Clinton adquires a new seat of power in future, her thrust will be for pro-
fessional "experts" to dominate parental rights with threat of legal action
or even loss of a child on any pretext that seems reasonable to them.
Gov. Clinton has singled out for praise his wife's involvement with these
issues. We remember she did says, "Vote for him and you get me".
Dorothy Almen, City
MRS. DOROTHY ALMEN
P.O. BOX 76087
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. 73147
Capital Gains Indexation To Save His Neek, Bast-should Read This
Subrersion Doing Himin
Bush Shouldn't Yield to Bad Justice Department Advice
By PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS
(On Thursday, September 3, the
The clear statutory language in Title
deliberately based on an individual's
White House announced that President
Alfred W. Blumrosen, the EEOC's
VII generally bans quotas, and together
race, color, religion, sex or national
chief bureaucrat who stood the 1964
Bush, apparently bowing to advice
with Sen. Everett Dirksen's amend-
origin" involving "both an action and
Act on its head, took pride in his "free
from Atty. Gen. William Barr had-
ments doubly plugged any inter
a reason for the action
dropped the idea of indexing capital
and easy. ways with statutory con-
pretation that might lead to quotas. As
gains through new Treasury Depart-
struction." The EEOC, he later wrote,
another safeguard, Congress denied the
Try telling that today to any of the
was like "the proverbial bumble bee"
ment regulations and would instead ask
Employment Opportunity Commission
Congress to enact indexing legislation.
many who have paid huge discri-
that flies "in defiance of the laws
(EEOC) the authority to interpret the
Columnist Roberts shows why this was
mination settlements based on
governing its operation."
Act.
a bad decision by the President.)
"statistical imbalance" and "disparate
He candidly admitted that his EEOC
The Justice Department stressed that
impact." Regulations have read intent
George Bush's hopes that Jim Baker
regulations required "a reading of the
the Act forbids only "intentional dis-
completely out of the statute along with
will save his presidency might not be
statute contrary to the plain meaning."
crimination" defined as "knowing and
its ban against quotas.
realized because not even Jim Baker
(Continued on page 18)
can work miracles in an Administration
bereft of talent.
Consider how the Bush Administra-
tion has mishandled the simple task of
indexing the cost basis of capital gains
for inflation. Normally this
the responsibility of the assistant
secretary of the Treasury for tax policy,
who would routinely issue the necessary
regulation. His counterparts elsewhere
in the government and in the Treasury
regularly undertake greater respon-
sibilities for regulatory actions every
day,
Instead the Administration has
turned an assistant secretary level deci-
sion into the highest legal issue im
aginable. The secretary of the Treasury
has eschewed responsibility, as has the
White House legal counsel: It has all
been dumped into the lap of the at
torney general, who is staffed- as only
a Bush Administration could be with
left-wing lawyers who want Bill and
Hillary Clinton to win the election
The Justice Department's lawyers
are determined to defeat the only.
How
measure Mr. Bush can take that could
rescue the economy and his presidency.
but
They have contrived an argument that
"legislative history does not support".
This
former Assistant Atty. Gen. Charles
Cooper's 90-page legal brief, which
concludes that the executive branch has
the regulatory authority to index
capital gains. [See Human Events;
September 5, page 6.]
The legislative history argument is
not only wrong but also irrelevant.
Most regulation has no legislative
history to support II.
For example, there is no legislative
history-indeed not even a statute-to
support the wetlands regulation that
was spun out of thin air. The Treasury
did not rely on legislative history when,
in the Bob Jones University case, it
wrote into the requirements for tax ex-
empt status a nondiscrimination
requirement that is nowhere mentioned
in the statute governing charitable tax
exemptions.
The legislative history of the 1964
Civil Rights Act doesn't support
quotas, but we have them nonetheless.
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey, who
guided the Civil Rights Act through
Congress; declared on the senate floor
that if anyone could find in the bill
"any language which provides that an
employer will have to hire on the basis
of percentage or quota related to color,
I will start eating the pages one after
another, because it is not in there."
Dr. Roberts is on economist at the Center for
Strategic and International Studies in Washing-
Jon. D.C.
765 CHECKTHIS. Out!
BAKER: CAn you Bush
Action, NOT toxic
BAHLU TheDenos in Congress
Credibility Is at Stake
YES
ered in Houston and Detroit, while
necessary, are not sufficient. Some-
thing more will be required to show he
Bush Needs to Match Economic Deeds to Words
means it.
To make the point, the President and
By M. STANTON EVANS
his advisers need to deep-six any plans,
if such exist, for promising more give-
Maybe it's just me, but isn't there
course, has nothing to do with the
the parties on this all-important topic,
aways; whatever their supposed merits
something peculiar about a Republican
substantive or even partisan meaning of
historically a winner for the GOP.
otherwise, these totally undercut the
presidential candidate's claiming brag-
the '48 campaign, but is purely struc-
In the weeks ensuing after Houston,
central message. Beyond this, the Presi-
ging rights to Harry Truman?
tural. Truman was an incumbent Presi-
however, the President did virtually
dent should embark right now on a veto
Granted that President Bush in this
dent who was running behind and
nothing with this issue. Indeed, his
strategy on spending bills, provoking
approach is at least partly following the
wanted to get back in. Bush is the same.
most publicized activity was a series of
battle with the Congress on these issues.
lead of the Reagan White House, which
Since Truman made it, maybe Bush can
campaign stops around the country in
Short of some such effort, the correct
invoked the images of Franklin Roose-
too.
which he promised increased largess
analogy from '48 won't be triumphant
velt and John F. Kennedy. In both those
In that sense, the reference is perhaps
from the federal treasury to various
Harry Truman, but the defeated
instances, however, Reagan and Co.
appropriate, or at least indicative of
economic interests. This is what is
were relating to a sense of generic op-
what is happening in this year's elec-
euphemistically known as "maximizing
Dewey. WHO Will Fight FOR
timism associated with his Democratic
tion. Observing Bush's various state-
the incumbency."
predecessors in trying to energize the
ments and actions since the convention
How does that fit into Bush's effort
country.
in Houston (let alone what occurred
to portray himself as a low-tax budget-
The Bush-Truman comparison
before then), it would be difficult to say
balancer, as opposed to the big spender
doesn't concern the matter of gover-
exactly what the GOP campaign is all
Clinton? The answer, of course, is that
nance so much as it does campaigning.
about-except the fact that Bush, like
it doesn't. Such incoherence would be
Bush's point is that Truman was behind
Truman, would like to return to office.
bad enough in any event, but is made
in the polls in 1948 and came on to win
Consider the fact that, in his accep-
even worse by Bush's pre-existing
by bashing a "do nothing" (Re-
tance speech in Houston, Bush at-
credibility problem. He needs to over-
publican) Congress. The parallel is thus
tempted to re-draw the lines between
come that problem by matching deeds
to a highly partisan episode in which a
himself and his Democratic opponent
to words, showing that his speeches
feisty Democrat successfully savaged
on the issue of federal spending and
about lower taxes and restraints on
the Republican Party.
taxation. In that speech, the President
spending aren't merely rhetoric.
For Republicans who can remember
talked about cutting taxes, getting
Bush ailuded to these matters again
back that far (and George Bush is cer-
spending under control, and seeking a
last week in his speech to the Detroit
tainly one, having voted for Tom
balanced budget, in contrast to the big-
Economic Club, reprising several of the
Dewey), complimentary references to
spending, tax-hike proclivities of Gov.
points he made in Houston. Again,
Truman's campaign are thus a trifle
Clinton.
however, the need is to convince the
odd. It's rather like the Sons of the
Such an effort was urgently needed,
voting public these words will get
Confederate Veterans toasting Sher-
since the President had been so badly
translated into policy, that they repre-
man's march through Georgia, or
hurt on this issue by the tax-hike deal of
sent a real dividing line between the
Washington fans effusing over the Red-
1990. That deal revoked the President's
President and Gov. Clinton.
skins' 73-0 destruction by the Chicago
"no new taxes" pledge in the '88 cam-
So far, according to the opinion
Bears.
paign, damaging his credibility; it also
polls, the voters aren't buying. On the
Bush's comparison to Truman, of
served to blur the distinctions between
contrary, the surveys indicate that Clin-
ton leads the President decisively on
economic issues. Obviously Bush still
has to overcome this credibility prob-
lem, and speeches such as those deliv-
01 the Democrats, despite their gleefui
Bush Should Give
finger pointing.
Jack Pavelle
A Civics Lesson
Las Vevas, Nev
As a Republican, I am concerned
that many of the electorate have little
understanding of the many ways a
Democrat-controlled Congress can
thwart the Administration's domestic
programs offered for enactment.
On the President's next national tele-
vision presentation, or using some
other appropriate vehicle, he should
give his audience an old-fashioned
civics lesson.
Walking a piece of legislation un
popular with the Democrats through
the congressional maze from its incep-
tion to its ultimately being tabled,
stonewalled or defeated, by either
Democrat-controlled subcommittees;
committees or both houses would be,
think, very enlightening.
With a series of charts, it might also
be shown how so many amendments.
can make an original bill unrecogniz
able, and how pet projects of certain
congressmen are tacked on even though
they have absolutely nothing to do with
the issue under consideration.
If this could be simply illustrated and
described in lay terms, I believe a host
of voters will plainly see that much of
economy really rests on the shoulders
the blame for the present state of the
Is Bush Even Going To Divest
The h.s. OF this Coreedy Monster?
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Saturday, August 29, 1992
Plausible Claims
aide of special rates for
rooms at Washington's
rence Walsh believes
Watergate Hotel, in the
some of his critics are be-
judgment of some, are
ing picky, as they examine
gifts of the sort banned
the expenses he has
for such government em-
racked up while serving
ployees. Wattenberg says
as chief persecutor of for-
the "discounts appear to
mer Reagan administra-
tion officials in his Iran-
be worth about $15,000 per
year, over the course of
contra investigation.
Fine. Some of his critics
more than five years for
Walsh and more than two
think Walsh has been
more than picky in his
years" for his aide, Craig
Gillen.
pursuit of those who
countered communists in
Walsh mercilessly pur-
central America in the
sued retired Lt. Col. Oli-
1980s. Some of his critics
ver North for his accep-
believe Walsh has been
tance of a security fence,
downright vindictive, as
at a time North and his
demonstrated most recent-
family were under a death
ly in- the decision to seek
threat from one of the
another trial of CIA spy
world's leading terrorists.
master Clair George, de-
As Wattenberg concludes,
spite the mistrial declared
"If a Marine could not
in Washington this week.
plausibly claim he did not
One of the new issues
know his $13,000 security
raised concerning Walsh
fence was a gift, could
comes from Daniel Wat-
these lawyers plausibly
tenberg's cover story in
claim they did not know
the Sept. 7 issue of "In-
their far more valuable
sight" magazine. The re-
room discounts were
ceipt by Walsh and his top
gifts?'
September 8, 1992
TO THE EDITOR, !YOUR VIEWS":
Governor Bill Clinton keeps saying he wants to be "an agent of change", parti-
cularly as applied to education. However, he has aligned himself irrevocably
with the National Education Association, which has an iron grip on the
indoctrination of pupils down to the grade school level as to economic,
social and sexual concepts often at odds with parentàl and traditional
values, and is also responsible for the near collapse of educational
standards across the board.
If Clinton is elected President and does to our nation what's been done in
Arkansas, we'll be in serious trouble. According to the National Education
Goals Report, startling statistics show that in Arkansas, only 10% of public
school eighth grade students are competent in math; 64% of all high school
teachers reported verbal abuse as a problem in their schools, 73% reported
robbery or theft a problem, and 78% vandalism of school property. More
revealing still, only 44% of all high school science teachers hold a degree
in science and only 33% of all high school math teachers hold a degree in math.
With Arkansas schools rated in the bottom third of education performance
nationally, there is little for Gov. Clinton to brag about, but he does try.
It reminds us of the "Massachusetts Miracle" of another governor aspiring to
the Presidency. We don't really need another "Arkansas Miracle" in our future.
Dorothy Almen, City
Note: The above figures appeared in Human Events, Sept. 5, 1992 edition.
MRS. DOROTHY ALMEN
P.O. BOX 76087
OKLAHOMA CITY. OK. 73147
BAKERS CAn you Get Bush To.?
Action NOT Rhetoric
BAHLU The Denos in Congress
ered in Houston and Detroit, while
Credibility Is at Stake
necessary, are not sufficient. Some-
thing more will be required to show he
Bush Needs to Match Economic Deeds to Words
means it.
To make the point, the President and
his advisers need to deep-six any plans,
By M. STANTON EVANS
if such exist, for promising more give-
Maybe it's just me, but isn't there
course, has nothing to do with the
the parties on this all-important topic,
aways; whatever their supposed merits
something peculiar about a Republican
substantive or even partisan meaning of
historically a winner for the GOP.
otherwise, these totally undercut the
presidential candidate's claiming brag-
the '48 campaign, but is purely struc-
In the weeks ensuing after Houston,
central message. Beyond this, the Presi-
ging rights to Harry Truman?
tural. Truman was an incumbent Presi-
however, the President did virtually
dent should embark right now on a veto
Granted that President Bush in this
dent who was running behind and
nothing with this issue. Indeed, his
strategy on spending bills, provoking
battle with the Congress on these issues.
approach is at least partly following the
wanted to get back in. Bush is the same.
most publicized activity was a series of
lead of the Reagan White House, which
Since Truman made it, maybe Bush can
campaign stops around the country in
Short of some such effort, the correct
invoked the images of Franklin Roose-
too.
which he promised increased largess
analogy from '48 won't be triumphant
velt and John F. Kennedy. In both those
In that sense, the reference is perhaps
from the federal treasury to various
Harry Truman, but the defeated
appropriate, or at least indicative of
economic interests. This is what is
instances, however, Reagan and Co.
were relating to a sense of generic op-
what is happening in this year's elec-
euphemistically known as "maximizing
Dewey. WHO will Fight FOR
timism associated with his Democratic
tion. Observing Bush's various state-
the incumbency."
predecessors in trying to energize the
ments and actions since the convention
How does that fit into Bush's effort
country.
in Houston (let alone what occurred
to portray himself as a low-tax budget-
The Bush-Truman comparison
before then), it would be difficult to say
balancer, as opposed to the big spender
doesn't concern the matter of gover-
exactly what the GOP campaign is all
Clinton? The answer, of course, is that
nance so much as it does campaigning
about except the fact that Bush, like
it doesn't. Such incoherence would be
Bush's point is that Truman was behind
Truman, would like to return to office.
bad enough in any event, but is made
in the polls in 1948 and came on to win
Consider the fact that, in his accep-
even worse by Bush's pre-existing
by bashing a "do nothing" (Re-
tance speech in Houston, Bush at-
credibility problem. He needs to over-
publican) Congress. The parallel is thus
tempted to re-draw the lines between
come that problem by matching deeds
to a highly partisan episode in which a
himself and his Democratic opponent
to words, showing that his speeches
feisty Democrat successfully "savaged
on the issue of federal spending and
about lower taxes and restraints on
the Republican Party
taxation: In that speech, the President
spending aren't merely rhetoric.
For Republicans who can remember
talked about cutting taxes, getting
Bush alluded to these matters again
back that far (and George Bush is cer
spending under control, and seeking
last week in his speech to the Detroit
tainly one, having voted for Tom
balanced budget, in contrast to the big
Economic Club, reprising several of the
Dewey), complimentary references to
spending, tax-hike proclivities of Gov
points he made in Houston. Again;
Truman's campaign are thus a trifle
Clinton
however, the need is to convince the
odd. It's rather like the Sons of the
Such an effort was urgently needed,
voting. public these words will get
Confederate Veterans toasting Sher-
since the President had been so badly
translated into policy, that they repre-
man's march through Georgia, or
hurt on this issue by the tax-hike deal of
sent a real dividing line between the
Washington fans effusing over the Red-
1990. That deal revoked the President's
President and Gov. Clinton.
skins' 73-0 destruction by the Chicago
no new taxes" pledge in the '88 cam-
So far, according to the opinion
Bears.
paign, damaging his credibility; it also
polls, the voters aren't, buying. On the
Bush's comparison to Truman, of
served to blur the distinctions between
contrary, the surveys indicate that Clin-
ton leads the President decisively on
economic issues. Obviously Bush still
has to overcome this credibility prob-
lem, and speeches such as those deliv-
MRS. DOROTHY ALMEN
6. PM CITY SEP 131 OK
29
29
P.O. BOX 76087
USA
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. 73147
1992
Honorable James Baker
Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20501
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 1, 1992
Dear Mr. Alexander:
I have read each of the faxes you have sent.
However, I am confused on one key point: What
is your suggestion? (What you refer to as a
"tactic/device.") I certainly appreciate your
interest in helping President Bush, but I
haven't been able to determine your advice. If
you send it to me, perhaps I or someone else
could respond.
Sincerely,
Robat B. Zoellick
Robert
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Jason Alexander
c/o Sitnalta Press
P.O. Box 2730
San Francisco, California 94126
Sent via FAX/PHONE 415/391-9753
10/1 5:15 PM
CC: CENTRAL FILES
Jesson alexander
September 30, 1992
P/S type
Mr. Robert Zoellick
Dear have Mr read Alexander: each He confused faxes you on one have registration to very sent. as
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
West Wing, First Floor
Washington, DC 20500
what However, J I cannot sugg estim am beenable I (wh) president certainly to determine R July, refer appreciate send but you .t to to nove advin. someone haven't perton interest I e/sel respond.
Dear Mr. Zoellick:
,
could
The big problem is that you guys talk amongst yourselves. No outside
input.
ilmins
There is a tactic/device that would turn things around; and I mean the
country. That it would also turn around the election would incidentally flow
from a massive gasp-at last, on the "right track."
This substantive, yet symbolic, turn is:
completely consistent with Republican philosophy;
circumvents the "one-sided" capital gains perception;
reduces taxes, without reducing taxes;
balances "trickle-down" with "percolate-up";
answers the "none of the above" lament; and,
is intuitively obvious to the congregation, if not the choir.
When I called last week to see if prior faxes were received and to ask to
book a call, in or out, a Ms. Constanza indicated they had been; when I voiced
the great contemporary American cry "Won't anybody listen?," she indicated
"somebody" would call, and took my number.
She further indicated that re-election matters should be addressed to the
campaign. Right, to those S.O.S. geniuses whose idea of creativity is to ape Harry
Truman. When I thought, finally, somebody who can understand an economic
argument (this is my third Chief Of Staff), I get a S.O.S. frosty, don't bother the
experts shuffle.
Okay, no return call; but it boggles the mind that somebody who want's
lightning to strike (Trumanesque) can't be bothered even to delegate "some-
body" to climb a hill, and fly a kite in the middle of an existing storm.
When I spoke to your predecessor and said, there was no chance the State
of the Union speech would do the job, he screamed at me: "How do you know;
have you heard the speech?" I know because I understand what "they" want to
hear. I told you the Acceptance Speech wouldn't do the job; and that the Detroit
Economic Club speech wouldn't last a week, but that it would buy you Septem-
ber. Here's a final prediction: Without an October economic surprise (described
above), it won't happen.
Absent that, what will likely happen, is just what you folks are warning
about. All for want of a nail For the record, but with no hope, I remain,
Yours truly,
JA
Joon alexander
September 18, 1992
Mr. Robert Zoellick
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
West Wing, First Floor
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Zoellick:
Great Oklahoma and Georgia speeches. The Election is about economics.
Keep it up.
About time somebody bought up "Investment" When you invest in a
house, you own it; when you invest in a business, you own it. When the Govern-
ment invests in people, it owns them-an un-American notion.
America defeated Socialism of the Right (NAZI-ism) in 1946; it defeated
Socialism of the Left (Communism) in 1989. All that stands in the way of revival
of the American Dream is the defeat of Socialism of the Center-big-government.
Lesson of History: Don't set by and let it happen (Germany and Russia),
because somebody's got a cure or a Plan-as in planned economy.
Remember, model change involves reorientation: "from peace through
prosperity"; to "prosperity through peace."
At last, an understanding voice,
JA c/o 415/391-9753
Joon alexander
September 2, 1992
Mr. Robert Zoellick
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
druft a
West Wing, First Floor
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Zoellick:
To hell with reasoned argument. There is no time left to be other than
pragmatic. The Election will be won or lost on the Economy: There follows a
statement of claims.
There is a "Republican" rationale that will carry the day.
It will allow Bush to articulate Vision.
It rationalizes the last 12 years and projects the next four, and beyond.
It out supplies, supply-siders.
It out-traditionalizes, Conservatives.
It gives hope to "the little guy."
It answers, "won't anybody listen."
It is 60 quintessentially "American," it embraces the Perot disaffected.
It supplies the "none of the above" intuited by the electorate.
There is even a "magic bullet" policy pill.
It can turn around consumer confidence on a dime.
It will preserve Baker's miracle-worker reputation.
It will elect The President Of The United States.
In January I predicted to Skinner's Deputy that the State of the Union
Speech would not do the job. In fax to you at State (8-20-92), I predicted the
Acceptance Speech would not do the job. I can tell you what speech (theme) will;
it's as simple as that. For non-nutty bona fides, I can supply a local (Washington)
reference.
Yours truly,
JA c/o (415) 391-9753
Memorandum
Date:
8/20/92
To:
Robert Zoellick
202/647-6240
From:
Jason Alexander
415/391-9753
Subject:
S. O.S. America
Thesis: The World is in change; West as well as East. In a vague perception of
this, Americans are sending a Save Our Ship signal, and getting back a Same Old
Stuff (with wrinkles) response; which is alarming precisely to the degree that it is
meant to reassure.
No S.O.S.answer will-suffice,no matter how evolved or permutated:-In
this perception the people are ahead of their leadership. The cry for a "none of
the above" answer (viz. the Perot phenomenon) is being met by neither party.
The Vision thing, necessarily a matter of world-view, requires a broader field of
reference than standard (old model, Right/Left) party thinking allows.
Politics subsumes Economics. Insofar as it also subsumes Government,
Capitalism may be said to have "won" in that the new Eastern model is free
markets and democracy. But the "little people" in America intuit that Capitalism
hasn't won, Communism imploded; which is a very different thing. That the
Eastern Block is getting set to enter the Twentieth Century is no solace to people
conscious that they are getting set to enter the Twenty-First
Reality is a wonderful means of focusing attention. Reality dictates that
the next crisis after Government (democracy VS. totalitarianism), be Economic.
Communism did not survive its crisis. It is the job of the far-seeing to see that
Capitalism, does survives its crisis; which, Communism aside, is now exposed-
front and center: the crisis of the 90's is economic.
When a model (construct explanatory of experience) is in crisis, the
remedy is discovery-discovery of a more fundamental explanation that both
incorporates that which was useful, and yet still allows resolvement of anomalies
and crisis. Discovery is not repudiation of the old model, but its extension. It is
the carrying of once revolutionary, now prosaic, insights to higher and deeper
levels, which are once again invigorating. The thrust of this memorandum is an
advisory that a discovery-breakthrough-in old model capitalism, has OC-
curred. Metaphorically, I have decoded the DNA of capitalism.
To put that discovery in context, it is equivalent to the shift from
Newtonian to Einsteinian explanation. Consider, gravity pre-existed Newton;
and growth, pre-existed Adam Smith. Newton "discovered" gravity in that he
explained, that or how gravity works. Smith explained, that or how increase
works. Both that or how breakthroughs were phenomenal. That is to say they
were not causal or why explanations. Einstein explained why gravity works, and
have explained why growth/increase/capitalism works.
Application: The most immediate, journalistic application of a breakthrough in
understanding why capitalism works is: the Election of the President of the
United States.
Whichever Candidate is capable of articulating a mere sense of a causal
WHY, as opposed to the rehashed prose of ostensible rationales accounting for
our phenomenal That or How success, will win the next Presidential Election.
If neither, then either; it's a gamble. To gamble over The Presidency is stupid; to
gamble over the future of The United States is unconscionable.
The people are ahead of the politicians. They sense that we are bumping
against a top or lid, and want to break through. They are wanting and waiting
for a "none of the above" answer. They are increasingly uncomfortable in an old
world model box.
Non-journalistically, in the near and long term, a breakthrough in under-
standing WHY the world works, i.e., what increase and augmentation where
it comes from, who makes it happen, and when, means solving for Freedom and
Plenty. A causal understanding of increase will eliminate all but willful poverty;
the S&L crisis and the budget deficit will be reduced (without inflation) to small
change magnitude. The politics of envy at home will evaporate; and SO will
"third world" disparities and inequities. The population explosion will be de-
fused as success turns succession into quality of lives, rather than quantity of
lives. An understanding of Why means a causal (non-utopian) switching from
driven to driver-which competence brings with it the choice: to live in Peace,
in an environmental Garden of Eden.
My business is not Policy, but perception that the way out is onward and
upward, not in perpetuation but extension, means that there is a "magic bullet"
that could instantly turn the economy around, restore consumer confidence, and
offer such prospect of robust times that its perception would be self-fulfilling.
But it is precisely because the bullet is not "magic," but science (causal), that I
won't articulate it, unless and until, there is some understanding of why-what
works, works. And therein lies the rub.
Practical Problems: In December of 1990, I flew into Washington and visited
with a wise old Washington Hand on the premise that the next war after the Gulf
would be economic; and that now is the time to prepare for it. I made a prima
facie case for a breakthrough, causal understanding of capitalism; and asserted
that United States global security depended first and last on economic vitality
and its underlying conditions. To my dismay and chagrin, the judgement was:
"I believe I can agree with everything you've said; nobody will listen to you."
I doubt that today, eighteen months later, Dr. Ray S. Cline, Chairman,
United States Global Strategy Council, could well remember more than an im-
pression of my argument; but he vouchsafed a willingness to certify that a causal
explanation of capitalism was not some off-the-wall, over-the-transom, nutty
theory. I had asked that, because I thought non-nutty-ness was the first hurdle.
It wasn't; inertia was.
This is something like my tenth approach to the White House. Most of
which I judge never got past low level screeners, including secretaries and
owitchboardo; those I didn't mind. Secretarico and switchboardo are not oct up to
do referrals on global strategy, and the election of a President.
But some of the calls did get through to the nominally entitled, or nomi-
nally empowered; people who should have passed-on, rather than passed on,
the calls to a performer. When the story of causal capitalism gets written, these
anecdotes will flesh out the horrors of a phenomenal Establishment grown de-
crepit or sclerotic. In the mean time it leads me to;
Alexander's Second Law: In a bureaucracy, the sense of importance in
dealing with important matters varies inversely; the further down the command
line, the more smug, dismissive and closed-minded the auditor. Rule of Thumb:
by third remove, personages are SO important that even duty phone calls aren't
returned. (e.g. Mr. Graham). Corollary-1 the more important (bigger) the idea,
the more impervious, are progressively smaller s::Corollary-2 the trickle
down model is osmotic, ideas may not percolate up.
Practical Examples: When I finally got through to someone in Skinner's Office
(right before the State Of The Union Speech) and observed that the American
Chorus was that nobody listened, he informed me that of course they did, they
get 30,000 calls a day, and how did I get past the comment line, since all I wanted
to do was tell the President how to get re-elected. (Some secretary/switchboard
operators are more than placeholders.) He literally screamed at me when I told
him that the vaunted speech would not do the job. "How can you say that! Have
you heard the speech; do you know what he's going to say!!" When I explained,
GIGO-computerese for, no more out than in-and, that no old model input (no
matter how cogently marshalled, or how adroitly delivered) could possibly
answer an electorate hungry for new model answers, he went ballistic.
The moral of this, of course, is that tonight's acceptance speech will not do
the job either. And for the same reason. I read you have some input. Perhaps it
will be state of the art. But it will not last the season. The cycle will be hosannas
by the audience; serious accolades or criticism by pundits (according to disposi-
tion); then dis-ease and disappointment; and finally, attack.
If you even see this, dubious, given that it's a bottom-up submission, and,
if you are not a screaming place-holder, you may care to know that there is a
broad and deep rationale that can repair/re-pair relations between candidate and
electorate; one that can be easily understood, communicated, and put to work,
albeit rudely and crudely. Still that is enough to win the day.
I've taken the high road, America Excelsior; and the low road, what it
takes to lock the election; nobody wants to listen. They'd all rather be "rite," than
President. I've sent one, or all, of seven books, not addressed to, but supportive
of the "way" out of this mess, to people who nominally are supposed to care.
This time I send only an ALERT that there is an answer. The high road is a
Twenty-First Century Pax Americana, the low road is perpetuation of Jim Baker's
miracle-worker touch. I've given up on the Candidates; they're too rite buffered
to do the right thing.
Without expectation, but with love of country, JA
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Mr. James Baker
Bush Campaign Committee
White House
Washington D.C. 20200
Dear Mr. Baker,
The purpose of this letter is twofold. First, to give my observations of
the campaign and secondly to suggest a strategy for Mr. Bush to regain the
support of the majority of the voters.
The Bush campaign does not appear to realize the apprehensions that the
voters have about the economy. Although the state of the economy does not
appear to be as bad as the media suggest or the general public believes, still
the average person feels that there is no hope for improvement in the
immediate future. Most tell me that if Mr. Bush had any solution for improving
the economy, he would have put his ideas into practice by this time and if
they were worthwhile the economy would be better. They also say that with Mr.
Clinton the economy would be no worse and that by voting for him they could
show the people in Washington their disapproval. I do not think Mr. Bush can
swing the voters around by discussing the economy with rhetoric. I do however
have a suggestion.
Just before the Democratic Convention, Mr. Clinton made a stand against a
special interest group by confronting Jesse Jackson at NAACP convention as to
a rap singer being a racist. This action appeared to cement Mr. Clinton with
the man in the street. They felt he would not be a pawn to special interest
groups which is very unnerving to the voters who have no lobbyist to support
their interest.
My suggestion is that Mr. Bush tell the voters, about three weeks before
the election, that because of the many disasters that have occurred in the
country in recent months, he feels it would be better to suspend all foreign
aid and the loan guarantees to Israel 50 that the monies could be better spent
by directing the funds in rebuilding America. I think that because only a
handful of Jewish voters vote Republican and because the closeness to the
election he will have already have obtained most of his campaign
contributions, he would have little to lose and much to gain. He would be seen
as standing up to a most influential lobby. At the same time Mr. Clinton will
be forced to publicly support the loans, with the prodding of your supporters
bin the press, as most of his contributions and media support comes from his
Jewish supporters. Mr Bush would appear as the only person in politics strong
enough to run the country as the only president to confront this powerful
special interest group as when the electorate felt he stood up to Saddam
Hussein while Mr. Clinton would appear weak and ineffective. If after the
election, you want to feel the aid should be given, there would be no
no problem as it would be buried in some bill.
I believe that if you were to try this as a last method of gaining the lead
it would result in Mr. Bush recapturing the full support of conservative
voters both Democrat and Republican and the support of the blue collar
groups. With this support, he would probably be reelected.
I wish you luck in your campaign.
Yours truly,
Edmond L. Casey
5000 Centinela #133
Los Angeles, Ca. 90066
(310)390-2648
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To: President Bush
White House, Wash. D.C.
Attn: Chief of Staff Baker
Re: WSJ article, Sept 25th 1992 on "Navy scandal"
the tailhook affair in 1991 to the escalation of
dishonorable 1. From actions by the highest levels of responsibliliy these of
admirals, it is with shocking disbelief the discredit
Navy bringing upon the Navy, military establishment,
officers themselves are and the country, not to mention its commander-in-chief.
2. If the reports are correct, it is evident that the moral
leadership in the United States Navy has crumbled. If honor the Navy
is unable to investigate itself, then it has lost it's
and self discipline to manage itself.
3. The tailhook affair appears to be only the "tip of the
iceburg." It is unbelievable that in a years time not one Navy
Admiral has had the courage and intestinal fortitude to stand up
and give leadership to this problem. From this article the only
role model the Navy has left at the top with integrity is Asst.
Navy Secretary, Barbara Pope. Her boss, former Navy Secretary
Lawrence Garrett fell on his sword for his lack of integrity.
Key members of the top naval officers staff have fallen on their
swords. Is a complete house cleaning in order?
4. Taxpayers must be wondering what this all cost them to
send thousands to tailhook conventions, and who attended? Did
congressmen from the military committees and members of their
staffs attend? Congress has been very quiet over this entire
scandal. Is reimbursement in order back to the taxpayers
for misappropriation of military transportation, supplies, time
and funds? Why hasn't the General Accounting Office entered this
picture?
5. Who is in charge? It may be that we need an old time
crusty 4 star admiral with integrity to clean house and restore
credibility back to a branch of the armed forces that has had a
long tradition of honor and respect.
6. The recently passed 10 billion dollar emergency relief
bill and signed by the President included 3.4 million dollars
for further investigation of the tailhook scandal. taxpayers
and voters should be outraged. Again, who is in charge?
Sincerely,
Encl: Wall Street Journal Art. 9/25/92
Larry
3215 Heights place
CC: WSJ, House & Senate military
Bellingham, Wa. 98226
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Sept 25. 1992
Pentagon's Report on Tailhook Affair
Terms Navy Unable to Investigate Itself
where much of the drunken harassment
By THOMAS B. RICKS
took place at the convention. But the
staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
WASHINGTON - The Navy, In its
Inspector general reported that "several
botched handling of the Tailhook sexual
witnesses." among them 1 retired Navy
harassment affair, proved unable to Inves-
captain who has known Mr. Garrett for 20
tigate itself, 1 report by the Pentagon's
years, placed Mr. Garrett in thesultes. in B
inspector general concluded.
letter attached to the report, Mr. Garrett
Among other things, according to the
declined the Inspector general's Invitation
inspector general, the commander of the
to take a polygraph test.
Naval Investigative Service at one point
The contradictory statements "cast
said that many female Navy pilots are
doubt on the secretary's credibility," the
"go-go dancers, toplese dancers or
hookers." That comment reportedly came
report says. Mr. Garrett couldn't be
during"a acreaming match a*Penta
reached for comment.
gon hallway with Assistant Navy Secretary
Critic of Inquiry
Barbara Pope, in = subsequent argument.
The sole official whose reputation
the commender. Rear Adm. Duvall Will-
liams: told-another female Pentagon offi-
might be enhanced by the report Is Ms.
clal he didn't believe women belong in
Pope, the assistant secretary of the Navy
the military.
for manpower and reserve affairs. A con-
The Naval Investigative Service was
stant critic of the Investigation. she threat-
the lead agency Investigating the Tallhook
ened last spring to resign If more senior
affair. But according to the inspector
officers weren't pursued. the report says.
general. Adm. Williams pressed his subor
The Navy's agony over Tailhook is far
dinates to close the investigation and
from over. The report released by the
sought to dissuade them from looking Into
inspector general is only the first of two.
the actions of senior officers.
The next. which isn't expected for several
Acting Navy. Secretary Scan "Keete
reacted to the report by stating that the
months. will deal with what actually hap:
Navy has a "cultural problem which has
pened at the Tallhook convention. Secre-
allowed demeaning behavior and attitudes
tary O'Kecfe said that report will give
toward women to exist." That would
details of "conduct unbecoming to an
no longer be tolerated. he said, adding.
officer. and behavior unbecoming to hu-
"Those who don't get the measage will be
man beings."
driven from our runks.'
Hints of the explosive findings that
Mr. O'Kecle, whose predecessor was
report might contain are strewn through-
driven from office by the Tallhook scandal,
out yesterday's document. Among them
effectively fired two admirais Involved in
are an allusion to a report of "hurld sexual
the investigation. including Adm. WII-
liams. and said a third would be reas-
acts" performed in public on naval avia-
signed.
tors at an earlier Tallhook meeting. and
In a statement. Adm. Williams de-
the news that an admiral the report doesn't
nounced the report and his dismissal. "I
Identify had "firsthand knowledge" of the
decided to retire because I believe It to be
notorious Tailhook gantlet, In which con-
fundamentally unfair that 1 could be tried.
vention-goers harassed passing women.
convicted and sentenced by the (Inspector
general) without due process, in a report
containing so many inaccuracies and dis-
tortions," he said. "This process in which
we are now Involved does a terrible disser-
vice to the United States Navy." He de-
clined further comment.
Curbs on Inquiry Agency
Acting on the report's finding of weak
civilian supervision of the Investigation.
the secretary decreed that the Naval
Investigative Service henceforth will be
headed by a civilian. In the bureaucratic
equivalent of a court martial, he stripped
the service of Its responsibility for investi-
gating procurement fraud. which has
given it 8 high profile in recent years. and
indicated that It additionally could lose its
counterintelligence work.
Seathing Reviews
Nearly every official involved In the
investigation received a seathing review
from the Inspector general. For example.
the report notes that Cmdr. Peter Fagan,
special assistant to the Navy secretary for
legal and legislative affairs, attended
weekly meetings on the Tallbook Investi-
gation. even though he had 4 "scrt-
ous conflict of Interest" in having a
"relationship," which wasn't specified.
with one of the subjects of the Investiga-
tion.
The Tailhook investigation began last
fall after naval officials received com-
plaints that dozens of women had been
sexually harassed and assaulted at 8
convention of naval pllots and their
boosters In a Las Vegas hotel. The conven-
tion and the private Tallhook Association
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received much support from the Navy.
Including office space and 27 naval flights
to Las Vegas to transport 1,600 partici-
pants to the convention.
Former Navy Secretary Lawrence Gar
rett, who was driven from office in June by
Tailhook. is all but called a llar by the
report. Mr. Garrett swore in an affidavit
that he didn't enter the hospitality suites
⑇
-MR. BAKER: THIS is WHAT MOST AMERICANS YEARN To HEAR!
My Fellow Americans
I come to you tonight nearing the end of my first term as your president and
approaching that moment in which you will make the most important election decision for
many years to come. As your President, I now rise above the fray of an intensive campaign
which you have long endured and appeal to your natural instinct of common sense. An
instinct which has served this nation well in the best and worse of times and made it the
shining star of a contracting world. Be assured, that in discharging this cherished and
enviable right rests the future of these United States and will both directly and indirectly
impact the tranquility of the nations of this planet and our place of honor and excellence
amongst those nations. I therefore urge you not to take your task lightly but probe deeply
the reason for and the consequences of your choice. We are living in a world of
widespread transition and instability and we must maintain our guard to keep this bright
star in orbit. There have been times in our past and this is surely one of them that an
experienced hand is sorely needed at the helm.
I come to you tonight with solemn and contemplative thoughts that arise from the
depths of my being. I only wish to God that like my predecessor, I could communicate
them to you as fervently and profoundly as I feel them. Oratory has never been my best
suit but please don't equate my poor oratory with my deep sincerity.
I offer myself again to you not as an unblemished President but as one who broke
a sacred promise. I regret that mistake today and will regret it the rest of my life. I have
had a very painful comeuppance. I understand your hurt, disappointment, and disaffection.
But can those of you who are straddling the fence of choice forgive me, not for myself, but
for your nation's best interest? The Congress and this administration, their staffs and every
agency of government must each perform an ethical and moral exorcism of themselves. At
each day's end they should look in the mirror and ask: "Did I give the taxpayers of this
nation a fair and honest shake today? Did I perform today in the nation's best interest?"
The image should respond with a resounding Yes! Then and only then will they earn and
deserve the respect, pride and faith the citizens of this republic once held for its
government. You have every right to demand this. In turn, every citizen should from time
to time take stock and ask: How can I lighten my nation's load? Could I take less and
give more? Is it now the time for all good men and women to go to the aid of their
country? 1 think yes. With God's help and yours, we can together make the phrase, "Lame
Duck President" obsolete. The retiring, the disenchanted, and the losers are leaving the
Congress in large numbers and this offers you a golden opportunity to eliminate the
obstacles to honest, good, and efficient government--the so called "Gridlock"--by selecting
honorable and responsible representatives of like mind with you and your President.
Otherwise, his limited legislative powers are made impotent by a "Stacked Deck." I say this
not to condemn nor make excuses, but to state an obvious truth. Can you send to
Congress selfless men and women who by nature, honor such office, and hold equally the
nation's and their constituencies' interest at heart? There will then be such a resurgence
of action, vitality and new ideas and by us working as a team and not as adversaries this
nation will emerge from its economic doldrums, eliminate its deficit, reduce its debt and
with new resources serve the crying needs we have today.
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Finally, I come to you with deeply held self-evident truths which have maintained
our course to greatness for over two hundred years. This high office to which you have so
honored me and so few attain, I have striven to uphold with the honor the office exacts.
The Presidency, by its very nature and conception, I hold in deepest reverence. And to
that end, its standards should never be violated nor compromised. It is the personification
of "The Great American Spirit" and thrives in the harmony of patriotism, truth, and
conscience. The holder, the Commander in Chief, should above all, have such historical
devotion to this nation and to all its people that he should be prepared if need be to
proudly die for both.
At age 17, never dreaming that I would ever aspire to this high office, those
standards were nevertheless ingrained in me. The standards of such conduct were cast in
steel and exemplified in the actions of two men over two centuries ago. One a Captain,
a 21 year old graduate of Yale, Class of 1773. Coincidentally, my opponent is a Yale
graduate, Class of 1969 and I of the same school--Class of 1948. The other man was a
General. Both men were combat veterans and both had an abiding love of country. Both
were volunteers and both aspired to leadership. The Captain was a leader of a small group
called the Rangers, similar in daring and not unlike our present day Rangers and Green
Berets. When the General called for a single volunteer for the dangerous mission of spying
on the British the Captain stepped forward. On accomplishing his mission of gathering
vital information on the British Forces' position, he was caught by the enemy before
reaching American lines. Without a trial, he was summarily condemned to hang. Just
before his execution and with proud calmness, this young Captain spoke these final words:
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." The Captain was Nathan
Hale. The General is called the "Father of Our Country" and became our First President
and Commander in Chief. President Washington knew first hand what it was to send
young men into battle. He knew that his first priority was the security and defense of his
country!! The millions of such men and women who followed built on the foundation of
such magnificent devotion and thus hallowed forever the Great American Spirit--the very
essence of this nation-the harmonious synchrony of our loftiest ideals of which patriotism
is the glue holding it all together. To toy with this "spirit" is to dismantle the very fabric
of America. To trifle with this spirit demeans the value of those millions of lives lost
mindful of their cherished freedoms, which while inherited, were ready to preserve those
liberties at the dearest of costs. They thought they owed something. Such devotion and
truth of conscience is Presidential. We should accept nothing less. Our Constitution by
tradition demands that the holder of this great office must come packed with patriotism,
wrapped tightly in the stars and stripes and holding only the nation's interest at heart. To
deviate in the least from this position is to express contempt for our beginnings and take
the first step toward our end.
May God bless and keep you.
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September 28, 1992
Mr. James A. Baker, III
White House Chief of Staff
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20013
Dear Mr. Baker:
Out of concern regarding the forthcoming Presidential election
and importance it carries, I herewith take the liberty to
unsolicited present certain points of view along with comments
and suggestions which may or may not represent any value in the
larger context of election strategy in spite of which some feed
forward may have some merit.
It seems to me as if the campaign, on both sides, is approaching
an ethical low point which is beginning to cause a nauseous
aftertaste without bringing forward anything constructive which
American voters haven't heard before and in which they have
increasing difficulties believing in, thus making it easier for
other than devoted members of, or sympathizers, on either side
not to vote on November 3rd.
From the point of view of human nature and behavior, the six
weeks which are left to election day is likely to spell victory
for the Democratic Party unless the Republican Party proves
capable of lifting one, preferably several, topics out of its
present, logical order and, thereby, enabling the potential voters
to perceive a greater potential for change than what seems to be
the case at this particular time.
The very fact that between 80 and 88% of Federal revenues will be
used to maintain the system probably means that the party which
can come up with a scenario that will allow a majority of the
American people to resonate with part or the whole message will
not only win the election but also free and harnass resources
which, with a high degree of probability, will translate into
enough idealism, innovativeness amd commitment to bring about changes
in environment, unemployment, homelessness, lack of basic health
care, competitiveness with goods and services provided in other
countries which all are sufficiently important to the voters in
order to gather attention, and if harnassed and directed in a
wise manner, provide movement from below that can only result in
reaching most of the goals, provided sufficient leadership is
there.
Mr. James A. Baker, III
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September 28, 1992
Besides its own value, a surprise this late in the campaign will
probably keep the Democratic Party from regrouping and coming up
with anything comparable or better and could, thus, translate
into a victory on election day, possibly by a landslide margin.
A lot of independent people, as well as members and sympathizers
with the two main parties, have only found idealism and faith in
the future by the candidates of the Democratic Party, respective-
ly Ross Perot, and it appears as if the President has lost the
admiration, good will and trust he had at the time, and
particularly after Desert Storm. It does appear as if it is not
a loss which could not be transformed into what it was if the
Republican Party is capable of focusing on something that the
average citizen can identify with and believe in. Belief in this
context could, for instance, be one or re-established with a
scenario similar to what below follows:
The President could, for instance, reminisce and repeat the
highlights from his acceptance speech at the Convention in 1988
and admit to having failed to deliver on his vision and promise,
contrary to what most politicians usually do, and add that without
a commitment of sufficient number of the people, the political
system is such that no matter what degree of idealism and
leadership is provided, there will be no thorough-going change
because systems usually use most of its available resources to
maintain status-quo. In this context, it would be appropriate to
remember one of the Founding Fathers who was the only universal
genius who felt that a revolution was needed every 20 and some
years. I am referring to Thomas Jefferson, and provided my
research and interpretation is not off the mark, it proves Mr.
Jefferson was keenly aware of what establishment means in terms
of depriving people of the possibility of changing their systems
and go on to suggest that the American people need a peaceful
revolution capable of mobilizing the resources of a majority of
its people, including those living in gettos, in order to become
and stay competitive within the next Century and call for a
peaceful revolution of the people for the people.
To exemplify, he could go on and briefly mention peaceful
revolution of non-violence that brought the British Empire to its
knees in India through the dedication, faith and commitment of
people who joined Mahatma Gandhi and return to the United
States and the movement led by Martin Luther King and, from
there, go to Eastern Europe where the political changes amount to
nothing less than a peaceful revolution, only that if it would
take place in the United States, it would give the people of the
United States an almost unbelievable lead that could last for a
whole Century and, for instance, suggest formation of a movement
Mr. James A. Baker, III
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similar to the movement in the most violent and conflict-ladened
part of India as initiated by the Khan Brothers in Pathan, called
the Servants of God, which was of invaluable help to Mahatma Gandhi
in his striving for uniting India and make it independent. The
Khan Brothers could be quoted, believing as they did, that love
can create more in a second than bombs can destroy in a century
and that the kindest strength is the greatest strength and that
the only way to be brave is to be in the right, that a clean dream
is dearer than life itself.
In addition to what has been mentioned above, the enormous and
sapping drug problem in the United States would probably stand a
better chance of being successfully reduced or eliminated as a
consequence hereof.
The Khan Brothers further succeeded in getting through to extremely
independent, violent people of Pathan, convincing them that prosper-
ity of a nation was not dropped from the sky but is the fruit of
women and men who have sacrificed their luxuries, their pleasures
and comfort for the sake of the prosperity of the nation. They
believed that no man is an island and went on to state that any
animal can find a place to live, find a mate, rear its young, and
asked the question, "can we call ourselves the Crown of Creation
if we do just that and nothing more?" If we are on the road to
ruin, it is because we have neither the true spirit of religion
nor the true spirit of patriotism, nor love for our nation. Are we
prepared to serve the nation here and now? If a nation prospers,
it will effect every one. Every woman, every man and child will
benefit. Do not think that by acquiring riches for yourself, your
country will become prosperous. It will not. If you want your
country and your people to prosper, you must stop living for your-
self and start living for the community which is the only way to
prosperity and progress.
Similar to the Pathan's Servants of God, American counterpart could
call itself the Service of The Peaceful American Revolution and,
for instance, adopt an out which could read like this: "I am (and
the full name) and as God needs no service but serving his Creation
is serving him, I promise to service humanity in the name of God.
I promise to refrain from violence and from taking revenge. I
promise to forgive those who oppress me and treat me with cruelty.
I promise to refrain from taking part in feuds and quarrels and
from creating enmity. I promise to treat every American as my
sister and brother. I promise to refrain from antisocial activity
and practice. I promise to live a simple life, to practice virtue and
to refrain from evil. I promise good manners and good behavior
and not to lead a life in idleness. I promise to devote at least
two hours a day for social work." The organization should be
fully voluntary and the participants give their services free.
Mr. James A. Baker, III
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September 28, 1992
The servants should go to villages, cities and, for instance, start
school literacy projects, work projects, and serve as a source of
inspiration.
Much of what has been written above about India and the Khan
Brothers, the situation in Pathan is taken from Eknath Easwaran,
"A Man to Match His Mountains", about Badshah Khan, nonviolent
soldier of Islam. This much regarding above approach to the
last six weeks of the Presidential Campaign.
Now a few words about health care. During the last ten years in
the United States, I have frequently, at times daily, felt ashamed
that people who used to have insurance that would allow them to
choose a doctor and be taken care of when they got ill have since
then often lost their insurance. Even if they have Medical Assis-
tance, they frequently are not accepted as patients unless they
require hospitalization. When the latter is the case, they re-
ceive comparable quality of care as those who have a more exclusive
type of insurance; however, if they have Medical Assistance, they
have to go to the Emergency Room. I am aware that this is not the
same everywhere, but there is a trend which often is experienced
as humiliating for a large number of Americans. Let me, therefore,
mention how a dedicated Swedish colleague developèd and implemented
a plan that provides equal or maybe more than equal quality of care
compared with what the established health care industry provides
for approximately 52% of the cost in the average health care
industry, and this includes even home visits as needed. The follow-
ing team covers a population or catchment area of 2,000 inhabitants
and consists of a physician, usually a general practitioner or
family practitioner, an RN, an LPN and a part-time position as
medical secretary, plus a personal computer.
In addition to providing the same or better quality of care, the
degree of absenteeism among staff was reduced to half or less.
The secret seems to be that instead of copying the large scale
model of industry, it saw this as alien to some of the basic needs
of people who are in the process of losing their health and,
instead, used the small-scale model which is found in small busi-
nesses. This model has functioned equally well in the large
cities as well as in rural areas. If the paralyzing hand of the
Federal Bureaucracy could be kept away, it would probably be
worthwhile to study how it would work in the United States. It
is even conceivable that if it would not be possible to staff such
teams with a physician in each one, experienced physicians' assis-
tants could probably do the work with a number of teams being
supervised by a physician who would just have to do supervision.
It is actually not an HMO but it can, of course, be seen as such.
The question about health is not only important to the one who
doesn't have her/his health any longer, but it is equally impor-
tant to the nation and, consequently, should be available one
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way or the other without creating a monster which only functions
on paper.
Finally, it appears to be as if the campaign has forgotten
about the uniqueness of the leadership provided by the President
and his Administration during Desert Storm in the sense that
the President did not allow Americans to "schavott as targets"
for the enemy by not fighting the war with the same means as the
the enemy does.
A striking example of this and the loss of lives is Viet Nam, even
though the Desert and Viet Nam and Cambodia require a different
type of strategy and warfare. However, talking to people who both
served in Korea when General McArthur wanted to cross the Yalu
River and people who served in Viet Nam, most of those who partici-
pated in those two wars are bitter because the war was allowed to
be a dragged out one with all of its consequences which probably,
without overdoing it, could be used as a sign of leadership, even
if a war is unlikely to happen at this time; however, the numerous
major problems, both nationally and internationally, would greatly
benefit the person at the helm who has proven capable of protecting
American lives. This could also translate into a vote by former
service women and men and their relatives, provided it is stressed
without being overstressed and killed as SO many things that are
repeated to boredom.
In closing, I would like to add a few citations that, in times
of need as it has been experienced for quite some time and is
likely to continue to be experienced, and begin with St. Paul who
once said that "all things are ours", which may be true in two
different ways: (one is that all things belong to God and all
God's children have access to their Father's storehouse).
In the context as referred to above, it would be reasonable to
ask what holds one back from undertaking the extraordinary thing,
from trying to achieve the unusual excellence, from attempting
the endeavor that baffles others? What holds one back more
than likely is just the assumption that it cannot be done and
that, consequently, nobody can do it if one never tries. Tenny-
son said, "more things are wrought by prayer than this world
dreams of."
Should the above matter resonate with the President and his
staff, Mr. Bush would probably be the only President in the
history of the United States who has brought life to the
Constitution, and not only taken it off the shelf, dusted it
off, and praised it on solemn occasions, and afterwards put it
Mr. James A. Baker, III
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back on the shelf as if it were the Crown Jewel. Bringing
life to the Constitution would send off sparks igniting torches
within millions and millions of Americans who would literally
shine and bring, as well as maintain, momentum with the poten-
tial of accomplishing what money alone, along with bureaucratic
limitations, can never accomplish. Such force and nothing less
is probably what it will take to master the monumental tasks
that are pending in not only the United States but the whole
world and keep greed as a driving force at a minimum which no
other force available can accomplish.
On the Global scene, what has been referred to above would turn
on the light in huge numbers of people to reach similar goals.
The whole thing could be wrapped up in a five or ten minute
apell, utilizing recent research findings as to how the mind
works.
Now at the end, I will do what I probably should have done
initially, namely, to introduce myself.
My name is Terje Fokstuen. I am a resident alien and a Norwegian
citizen, practicing psychiatry in Bradford, Pa.
Respectfully yours,
Teritable
Terje Fokstuen, M.D.
68 Walker Avenue
Bradford, PA 16701
Mr. James A. Baker, III
White House Chief of Staff
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
20013
September 22, 1992
JAB-07,
James A. Baker
The White House
Washington, D.C.20501
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Dear James,
Enclosed you will find a copy of a letter I wrote to the President,
and The First Lady. I am always trying to think of ways to help the
campaign. Hope this will help! There are a couple of other ideas I am
working on. Due to the urgency of the situation, | am wondering whether
there is a faster way to get information to you, other than this confounded
mail. [As it is, my letter to you was already returned to me, setting me
back a week in getting this information to you.]
On to victory in November. Most sincerely,
Chick Molling
Christa Mellinger
2779 N. Atherwood Ave.
Simi Valley, CA, 93065
[805] 526-8456
September 11, 1992
George and Barbara Bush,
Kennebunkport, Maine.
Dear George and Barbara,
The time is getting close, and there is SO much yet to do to edu-
cate the people, lest they allow themselves to be "Clintonized." You know,
I never thought that he would be able to fool the people for this long. After
everything that was said about him in the primaries, I never thought
Clinton had a prayer, much less, a fighting chance to be taken seriously. I
remember watching a piece, several months back. It detailed the circum-
stances surrounding a certain nurse who had, on at least two occasions in
her nursing career, inadvertently allowed patients who had been in her
care, to die from "mysterious causes." Whether the nurse had administered
the wrong drugs, or had done something else unorthodox in caring for the
patients, of that I am uncertain. ( One of the patients, believe, had been a
teen-age girl who had been involved in a traffic accident. But she had been
sent to the hospital for observation only, and had NOT been seriously
injured. The other, if memory serves me correctly, had been a boy about 12
or 13 years of age, who also had been admitted with NON-life-threatening
injuries.) Both of these patients SHOULD have lived. Both of these patients
had died because of HER ineptitude and incompetence. HER negligence!
Certainly, as tragic as this story is, in and of itself, the interesting fact
which was revealed in BOTH of these cases, was that this negligent nurse
turned out to be none other than Bill Clinton's MOTHER! Further, both deaths
were of ficially ruled to have occurred as an unavoidable result of the
injuries which had been sustained by the two young people. But in truth,
neither the injuries to the young woman NOR the injuries to the young man
could have been the cause of EITHER of their deaths. This fact was slowly
and painstakingly revealed when the parents of the young people who had
died S0 very mysteriously, began to question the ruling. At that time, it
came to light that there had been a cover-up. The medical examiner who
was responsible for the ruling on the deaths, apparently had wanted to
shield Clinton and his Mother from the adverse publicity which would
surely have come their way at such a sensitive disclosure. Some time
later, this same medical examiner was consequently given a "kush"
government job in Arkansas, and was grossly overpaid for his services, by
Bill Clinton. (Was this in payment for his silence? Well, it certainly
appears, that THIS is precisely the conclusion which was drawn by the
producers of the program. If it WASN'T a pay-off, it surely was a strange
set of circumstances, and a peculiar turn of events, in which Bill Clinton
chose to participate.)
Forgive me, if my facts are not right on the mark. It's been a while
since I saw the piece, and I was only reminded about it recently. It did
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make me wonder why your campaign never made mention of it, or why it
never became an issue. The possibility did occur to me, that if no one in
your camp had seen the piece, then surely none of you would be aware of it.
This is the reason for my bringing it to your attention at this time.
If you have chosen to ignore it because of the "Sleaze Factor", I
would venture to recommend that this does NOT qualify as "sleaze". Rather,
it is a crucial piece of information giving intimate insight into the
workings of the mind of a man who would (wish to) be President. It is no
more "sleaze", nor any less frivolous than any question which might not
have been put to Clarence Thomas, (or anyone else holding a vital post in
the government.) Is a Presidential candidate, someone who could be our
next President, not subject to more scrutiny, rather than less, than a
Supreme Court candidate? Someone who might and DOES make the most
vital decisions on behalf of our country?
If you and your people DID know about this issue, and kept quiet
because it might be unthinkable to go after a candidate's Mother, I would
remind you that this IS a viable piece of information that we certainly
MUST employ in our re-election efforts. We could show his Mother in a
sympathetic light, just as much a victim as the two young people who lost
their lives. What it WOULD reveal, in glaring contrast to the picture that
the Clinton camp has attempted to paint of their candidate, IS the Slick
Willie (whom WE did not name thus), who lies to his constituents, and to
the American people. (Or at best, keeps hidden anything which might be
damaging to his march to the White House). THIS case would show his
character flaws even more than the draft issue, in my opionion. He did not
come forth honestly, and tell the people that a mistake, no matter how
horrible, nevertheless a mistake, had been made. He hushed it up, paid
someone "hush-money", and pretended nothing had happened. And, though it
might be heartless to say, I will say it nevertheless. Just as Gore used his
son's accident as an attempt to tug at the heart-strings of the American
voter, S0 we too could hopefully gain sympathy from the American public,
for the fact that two young lives were taken needlessly. AND, Clinton was
no hero when he attempted to cover it up by paying someone to keep quiet.
Was he thinking of the victims, was he thinking of the surviving family
members when he made an attempt to erase the whole affair as though it
had never happened? Not on your life! He was out to save his own precious
behind, and advance his own career. Helping someone else with a problem
S0 vast was nowhere on HIS agenda. Thus, I would hope that you would
seriously consider including this bit of information in your re-election bid.
Perhaps THIS is what we could use to turn public sentiment in our direc-
tion more forcefully, more effectively. Besides, I say the people have a
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right to know. I understand our campaign motto is, "It's a great idea, but
will it get votes?" Well, I would hope it might be a great idea, and I would
certainly venture to guess the votes would come our way. If you, yourself,
wanted to keep your hands clean of the whole affair, you could pull some
strings, and have the piece shown in it's entirety, by the same people who
were concerned enough to show it the first time around. It could thus
appear shortly before the elections, with Clinton not having sufficient
time to defend himself on the issue, and his followers thrown into
confusion about just who it is they can really trust. Vulnerability has
cracked the armor of the "dynamic duo" camp. In the last few days, the
"who can you trust" issue seems to have taken it's toll on the governor. He,
who is usually more than enthusiastic to get air time, who, more than
vigorously, attempts to tell the people about all of YOUR "faults", seems to
be dodging the media people because he does not wish to be assaulted
further on the character issue. So, perhaps we have found the governor's
Achilles heel, after all!
It isn't as though THEIR camp hasn't already seen to it that YOU
would be seen in an unglamorous light. My information on this following
item is murky at best, but I will fill you in on what I know. There is a
piece which was also shown earlier, but which I missed, telling about the
GM layoffs, I believe, and the devastation they caused in the nearby town.
It apparently laid the blame, (what else is new), at your doorstep, and is
a dismal, depressing condemnation of your policies. From what I could
gather, it was SO depressing that the producer promised not to show it
again. Well, surprise, surprise! He changed his mind, and it will be aired
sometime this month, or next, if it hasn't been shown already. (Isn't Holly-
wood wonderful. Sometimes, it seems, they play politics better than any-
one! Let's get them on OUR side, and have them use some of it to benefit
the Bush/Quale ticket! Let's run the piece about Clinton's Mother!)
Once again I say to you both, George and Barbara, keep the faith!
Polls don't mean anything, in my estimation. The best man WILL win in
November, of that I am certain. My salutation to you once again is this:
SEE YOU AT YOUR INAUGURATION!
Most sincerely,
Chrifta Mellingh
Christa Mellinger
2779 N. Atherwood Ave,
Simi Valley, Ca., 93065
(805) 526-8456
P.S. Don't allow yourself to be GORE'd on the environmental issue!
COUNCIL F'OR
CITIZENS
AGAINST
GOVERNMENT
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WASTE
October 2, 1992
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President,
In 1990, the Council for Citizens Against
Government Waste (CCAGW) held the first Taxpayer's Action Day
(TAD) a day on which taxpayers voice their shared outrage at
the excesses of Washington. On October 17, 1992, CCAGW will
host the third annual TAD, a national exhortation of the
disenchantment and frustration felt by millions of Americans
over government waste, high taxes and a lack of fiscal
discipline.
As in previous years, tens of thousands of American
citizens will participate at hundreds of rallies nationwide.
TAD rallies have been covered by national network news and
local electronic and print media each of the last two years.
I am writing to alert you to the fact that there are
currently more than 200 rallies scheduled around the country.
We are planning a multi-media advertising campaign of
television, radio and print ads, as well as extensive use of
radio talk shows and personal visits to major cities around
the country to promote TAD '92. Taxpayers are angrier than
ever at the failures to pass the balanced budget amendment
and the line-item veto while pork barrel spending and
business as usual continues in Washington.
We expect that TAD '92 will be the biggest ever.
We would welcome your participation through an appearance at
a TAD rally; by issuing a statement in support of eliminating
government waste; or by another appropriate activity on
October 17, 1992. All incumbents, challengers and
Presidential candidates are also being notified of this
opportunity to address taxpayer's concerns.
Please note that this is not a political event.
CCAGW is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that cannot
and does not endorse candidates or engage in political
campaign activities. TAD rallies are part of our ongoing
lobbying and educational programs. Candidates are invited to
address the issues; not to promote themselves.
1301 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
202-467-5300
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The Fall 1992 edition of Government WasteWatch,
which includes ratings of members of Congress, is enclosed.
If you would like to participate in TAD, the only nationwide
protest on these issues before November 3rd, please contact
Karen Kerrigan, CCAGW's National Field Director, or me.
To obtain a list of rallies in a state where you
may be appearing on October 17th, please call 1-800-BE-ANGRY.
Sincerely,
Tom Schatz Thomas A. Schatz
President
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Sept 27 92
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3700 normandy 75
port arthur, texas 77642
telephone 962-9466
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in he race. We should
enlist him some way.
Jan
Sobl 27 92
georg hampton, STUDIO, contemporary paintings and portraits
3700 normandy 75
port arthur, texas 77642
telephone 962-9466
Dear Jim:
If you can put his
deal over with Perox
we can win and if
he can end the DEFICIT
in 5 years it will be
the greatest event ever
in U.S. Hestory.
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3700 normandy 75
port arthur, texas 77642
telephone 962-9466
July 29, 1992
COPY
The President
White House,
Washington, D. C.
Dear George:
Getting. rid of the deficit and deficit spending is the great
problem that faces the U. S. I think the following would be appropriate
now.
President Bush announces: -- "SINCE ROSS PEROT IS so IMPORTANT
IN THIS ELECTION AND HAS so MANY FOLLOWERS (AND IF THE DEMOCRATS AGREE)
WE WILL ACCEPT MR. PEROT'S DESIGN FOR CURING OUR WORST DISEASE 'THE
DEFICIT' "
This is the most serious of any of our troubles. There are
many objections all of us will have, but to keep down the squabbling
the G.O.P. and Democrats should pass Mr. Perot's bill before the
election in Nobember.
Regards,
toog
PLACE ROSS PEROX IN OUR G.O.P. CABINET AS TREASURER OR
OTHER, GIVE HIM WIDE AUTHORITY TO END THE DEFICIT
WITH HIS UNUSUAL TALENT AT SNIFFING OUT WASTE
HE MIGHT BE ABLE TO PAY IT OFF WITHOUT NEW TAXES
IF THE MEXICANS, IRISH. POLES AND ITALIANS CAN MAKE IT
ON THEIR OWN WHY NOT THE OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS.
STOP THE LUDICROUS GIVE AWAYS
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT
PEROT HATES GEORGE BUSH BUT SURELY HE LOVES THIS COUNTRY
ENOUGH TO TURN DOWN THE WORST MAN THE DENOCRATS CAN OFFER.
Georg
Lecture on Taoism
At Unitarian Meet
Genr: Hampion. Port Arthur ar-
and lecturer on modern paint-
DC the guest sneaker at
Se' for tomorrow at 10:25
the Unitarian Fellow-
the Sabine Area, 885 Ala-
speaker studied at the Art
Chicago. the Audubon
of that city and the
League of New York.
Religion of Laotse:
Hampion's subject.
of the three main
China. is based on the
:he ancient philosoph.
who lived in the sixth
C., and his greatest
langise.
THE SUNDAY ENTERPRISE
unday. December 18, 1966
GEORG HAMPTON
Hampton Ar
Show Slated
GEORG HAMPTON In Houston
Georg Hampton, Port Arthe
ARTIST AND LECTURER ON MODERN PAINTING.
artist and lecturer on moder
STUDENT OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO,
painting. has been invited to e
hibit his paintings in a one-ma
THE AUDUBON TYLER SCHOOL OF CHICAGO,
THE ART STUDENTS LEAGUE OF NEW YORK.
STUDENT OF HENRY McCARTER AND ARTHUR
GEORG HAMPTO
CARLES AT THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF
FINE ARTS, PHILADELPHIA. ALSO STUDIED
WITH RICHARD LAHEY, CORCORAN SCHOOL;
ART SHOW OPEN
EMIL BISSTRAM OF TAOS AND LOS ANGELES;
AND HANS HOFMANN IN PROVINCETOWN.
STUDIO-
RTHUR, TEX.
Georg Hampton
3700 Normandy. 75
Phone: 962-9466
Port Arthur, TX 77642
-
Hampton Art
Georg Hampton's best known portrait is of Port Arthur's
toried Capt. R. D. Steele, who wore long white hair and
To Be Shown
ved to be 103 years old.
In Oklahoma
"Bucephalus." an abstract
Gearg Hamplon
representation of Alexander the
Great's fabled horse painted
Mr. Hampton's experiments at
by Georg Hampton. has been
accomplishments in the separa
accepted for the Seventh annual
fields of expressionism. surzealis
exhibition of Southwest Ameri-
and abstractionism make UP hs
can art in Oklahoma City, it
the show, and the other half
was learned her. today.
devoted to portraiture.
The exhibition. which opens
Many of the subjects are w
Saturday and runs through Oct.
known Port Arthur personaliti
31. accepts only about 90 exhib-
Among them are Robert Spoo
its each year although over a
er, Mrs. Carl Vaughan, E. L L
thousand are entered.
ton. Mrs. Fleiches Garne
Stormy Johnson. Jeanne Servil
Goes Back To 1924
Orace Lane, Christy Flanage
Mrs. Clifton Painton and Chs
Georg Hainpton
First Packerd Prize
intte Pittmen
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
Copy
Dallas Times Herald
1101 Pacific Avenue
Dallas. Texas 75202
214 720-6632
Nov. 2, 1990
Lee Cullum
Editorial Page Editor
Dear Mr. Hampton:
Many thanks for your letter. The
kind words are much appreciated.
Thanks also for sending your
columns. I wish we could use them,
but we've committed to all the
material we can use for now.
V
You may well be the most important
writer-artist in this century!
Sincerely,
for
Sudin
This outdaneling young
newslooman is also an
important T.V. Editor
with mc neill Lehan
MRS :E BUSH
June 11, 1984
Dear Georg,
How good of you to write to
George and me. I know you have
the best interests of the Republican
Party at heart, and I know George
would want me to thank you for your
thoughts about the importance of a
phone bank in Texas. I will
certainly share your letters with
Ron Kaufman.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Barbara Bar
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Alexander Mark Stavis
NRW
65 East 96th Street
New York, NY, 10128
(212) 289-7951
September 24, 1992
Mr. Jim Baker
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Baker,
I urge you to stop waving the flag of "family
values" and stick to the real issues of the
election (i.e. the environment, the economy,
jobs and a domestic and foreign policy).
Thank you very much in advance.
Sincerely yours,
alcader hark Stard
Alexander Mark Stavis
(a concerned individual)
YORK.
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NEW
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Alexander Mark Stavis
65 East 96th Street
001
25 SEP
LYUSA
New York, NY, 10128
1992
Mr. Jim Baker
The White House
Washington, D.C.
neg dea
21 Six Penney Lane (RFD)
Dennis, Mass. 02638
September 24, 1992
Mr. James Baker
Assistant to The President
of the United States
The White House
Washington, D.C. 2005
NRN:
Dear Mr. Baker:
I have never been so concerned as I am now about the biased
opinion of the NEWS MEDIA. Both Newspapers and Ma jor Networks
"Fly the Democratic Banner"
Attached is an, article that appeared in this morning's Cape
Cod Times concerning this deplorable situation.
Hopefully you will find time to have someone from your Staff
tell me why during the 1988 Campaign the News Media said little
if anything about the devastating financial condition of
Massachusetts under DUKAKIS and the fact that his wife had a
serious health problem. I am not saying that Mrs. DUKAKIS
situation should have been exploited but the Nation should have
known about it, as well as being told NOW that it took a
Republican Governor to bring to light what DUKAKIS and his
Administration had done to this State.
My prayers are with The President and you Mr. Baker.
Palph Sincerely, D.McMullin
RALPH D: McMULLIN
Biased coverage shortchanges public
The Times' Sept 16 editorial
should pay you from their cam-
ended with this question: "Is the
paign coffers.
American voter going to be
shortchanged yet again?"
You are not alone. All major
networks (even CNN, which
The answer is another ques-
used to be news-oriented) fly the
tion: How can something that
Democratic banner. The press
again? happens all the time happen
credo, "The public's right to
know," would be more apt if it
Your careful selection of
were changed to "The public's
news stories, your headline
right to know what we think it
writing, and your op-ed com-
should."
mentary have been shortchang-
Governor Clinton and the De-
ing readers for years. During this
mocratic-controlled Congress
political season, you are even
must be grateful.
more lopsided. You carry Demo-
I am grateful for outside news-
cratic banners so high and with
papers and C-Span.
SO much pleasure that they
Cape Cod- 9/24/92 imes STANLEYS. Brewster PAIST
Theodore
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von Karmán
Aerospace Scientist
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. McMullin
21 Six Penney Lane
SEP
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Dennis, Mass. 02638
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MR. JAMES BAKER
Assistant to The President
of The United States
The White House
Washington, D.C. 2005
TRUTH
STATE
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Brandeis University
#65
Department of History Waltham, Massachusetts 617-736-2270
02254-9110
FAX 736-4724
TELEX 7607715 BRAND UC
Sept. 28, 1992
Hon. James A. Baker 3rd
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I think the following ideas may be useful in the campaign.
They have proven particularly effective in my arguments on behalf
of the President in this Democratic stronghold.
1. What will the 90's be like? The Republicans gave us the
single digits, the 20s, the 50's and the 80's. The Democrats gave
us the teens, the 30's, the 40's and the 60's (call the 70's a
toss-up). The contrast is clear. What horrors do the Dems have
planned for us this time!
The only Democratic come-back is that the problems of the
30's were the fault of Hoover. This is easily countered. The
great bulk of the depression occurred under FDR, who didn't end
it until the war, and yet unfairly blamed Hoover right through
1944. This is as if President Reagan had not ended the inflation
and the Republicans had continued to blame it on Carter in 1988.
2. Push promises less and the record more even on economic
matters. There is really a powerful case to be made. Low interest
rates, low inflation, rising productivity. And, of course, there
is the contrast to the late 70's, with just as much unemployment
and all the rest chaos.
3. Clinton is an inexperienced kid. Scary. Also, our party gives
the US its oldest and best presidents - Ike and Reagan. Does
anyone relish another change from Ike to Kennedy (Well I guess
JFK can't be attacked yet- but it sure would be useful).
If you want to farm out any writing I would be happy to
help. I know East Asian and American history.
Pour it on in October.
Sincerely,
John Schrecker
Professor
Republican Presidential Task Force
Copy: Senator Phil Gramm (RPTF)
NRN
October 3, 1992
Jim Baker
White House Chief of Staff
202-456-6797
202-456-2397 Fex
Dear Mr. Baker:
Please don't let President Bush sian the appropriations bill that
includes money for the Endangered Species Act UNTIL THE ACT IS
AMENDED TO CONSIDER SOCIAL & ECONOMIC IMPACTS AT THE START OF THE
LISTING PROCESS,
Sincerely,
Risa Wonsyel
Risa Wonsyld, wife of millworker, mother of two children
supported by timber dollars.
2959 Eliot Drive
Hood River, OR 97031
503-386-2623
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Salinas California
September 22, 1992
Hon. James Baker
Chief Of Staff-
President George Bush
NRN
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Baker:
You try to find the bottom line. What do your people, voters,
want? What is holding this country in such inactivity, such economic
and inspirational glue? Other countries down through the history have
found dictators the answer to the peoples stalemate.
There is always the elete with the answer. Of course they can
rule. Has the American Dream come to this? Why in this dream
of freedom for all must life still be based on the haves and the have-
nots? Yes this has been the "rock of ages". And it always seems to come
down to money. Is money really the definition of man?
Surely it is time to put things right side up-time when America
spells out for the world how man can find both freedom and equality.
Awhile ago my husband, a former engineer of both General Dynamics
and Ampex Corp., said to me "I have nearly thirty marketable ideas
of inventions that can be produced and I am stopped on the first one."
He had brought one to final conclusion, cautiously presented it for
evaluation to a marketing company that assured him there was no compet-
ition and they would like to proceed with it. BUT a $6000 patent was
needed. So there you have it.
Think of the ideas that stir within the "workers of the world"-
the bent backs of laborers as well as. those pushing pencils at desks.
They always have to get a patent!
What is government? It's need and it's use is to "theoretically"
provide the law, order and climate for the fulness of reward and care
for the governed.
Why does it always seemed to be reduced to trying to balance
the haves and have-nots. Always we see all value (in the form of money)
needing to come from the so-called elete to "the working class" and
"middle classes". Is this America?
Let's wake up! This country does not rest, or is not built
on money. It is built on IDEAS! It is the people themselves that are
the value. Yes the so-called lowly ones. Not the dictators that are
always of the belief that one knows more.
It is time that the ideas of the people have free reign and
are heard. It is-time-that government lifted the weight of obscurity
and open the door of recognition to it's people. Like a Dept. of Hous-
ing in gov't., why don't we have a Dept. of Creativity (or Patent Dept. )?
These Patents of some value (by Marketing, social, profitability etc,
standards) can be granted free and with real speed Such a little
thing 'Patents', but it could crack open the shells of division, restrict-
ion and separation in this country. It could reveal the strength and
power of the United States of America.
Let my people go. Ex.5:1
The freedom and worth of creativity in the explosion of ideas
could be the single greatest presidential message of this crucial elect-
ion time calling for a change. It could be President Bush's (vision
thing) which he speaks of.
It is your ball now Mr. Baker.
Sincerely,
P.S.
Maybe a trmendous increase in value in this country would handle
the deficit and bring back the Gold Standard that is required
in our Constitution
Arleta Miller
561 St. Edwards Ave.
Salinas, California
93906.
PM 839
ALWAYS
Arleta Miller
22 SEP
2A
561 St. Edwards Ave.
ZIP CODE
Salinas, California
1992
29
USA
93906
HON. JAMES BAKER
CHIEF OF STAFF-
PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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P.O. Box 205
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(216) 650-1177 Akron
(216) 656-3466 Cleveland
9-24-92
(800) 777-1176
to: James Baker
A bipartisan commission scrapped
plans for a proposed presidential debate
next week in Kentucky after the Bush
from: David F. Born
campaign rejected the format.
X
Re: Compaign suggestion
This front-page quote from the Well
Street Tournal today mares us
look bad.
why not put the burden back on
the Democrats? Namaly, MAKE
all the arrangements unilaterally
with the networks for 0 de bate
in the format we prefer, with
the oresident saying "I want to
debata!", and force Clinton to
accept or decline.
DFB
P.S. How could a biportison commission
of COME Wheat, First up Securities, with Member a format, finalized, that
Printed A division Recycled Paper. Inc., New York Stock Exchange we reject ?!
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James Boker
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Washinoton D.C. 20500
Stephens
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Engineering
Company, Inc.
September 29, 1992
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
As a Co-Chairman of Victory 1992, a Republican Eagle, and a strong supporter of the Bush
Administration, I have spent the last several days in the Los Angeles area soliciting support for your Presidential
Campaign. During this time I also worked with the Presidential Task Force to Rebuild Los Angeles in developing
private sector initiatives in support of the goals and objectives of this very worthwhile effort. In this capacity, I had
the opportunity of working very closely with Mr. David J. Beightol, Executive Director, Presidential Task Force
to Rebuild Los Angeles.
I found that Mr. Beightol is an individual of untiring efforts. As I observed, he worked sixteen hour days,
seven days a week in building a coalition of initiatives that are in consonance with your direction and policies. He
is unselfish and a real team player. His can do attitude and talents have proven him to be one of the most valuable
assets assigned to this major undertaking. Due to his skeletal staff, his performance borders on accomplishing
miracles. As a black man, it makes me proud to see David's successful interfacing with all races in bringing
together a homogenous group of private sector individuals working toward a common goal.
Mr. President, you are well served by David and by your foresight to send him to Los Angeles to assist
in the rebuilding of the South Central area. In this regard, I respectfully request that when his duties in Los Angeles
are completed that his efforts and accomplishments be appropriately recognized.
Thank you, Mr. President, and four more years!
Sincerely,
STEPHENS ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
Wallace O. Stephens
Chairman/CEO
cc: Honorable James Baker
4601 Forbes Blvd., Suite 300
Lanham, Maryland 20706 (301) 306-9355
Fax (301) 306-7116
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Fall 1992
How Your
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Space Station Price Tag
mation possible on the expendi-
up to their word. "Congress
payers will finally come ahead of
ture of the American people's
promised the American people
powerful special interest groups.
After much grandstanding
hard-earned tax dollars," Schatz
that it would be serious about
earlier this summer during
told the subcommittee. "At the
deficit reduction during the
What You Can Do
debate on the balanced budget
very least, it is not unreasonable
debate on the balanced budget
amendments about the need to
to require a full accounting of
issue last month," Schatz wrote.
CCAGW urges you to contact
reduce the deficit and cut waste-
how much money it costs for
"Undermining the very laws
your representatives in Wash-
ful spending, the House failed to
White House travel and other
that were established to control
ington, D.C. Urge them to:
eliminate funding for NASA's
activities," he concluded.
spending is scandalous," Schatz
1. Sign the discharge petition
Space Station Freedom. On
said. The Senate version of the
for H.J. Res. 4;
July 29, the House rejected an
Firewalls Go Up in Flames
bill does not breach the fire-
2. Vote for any line-item
amendment offered by Repre-
walls. The issue must now be
veto/enhanced rescission bill or
sentatives Bob Traxler (D-Mich.)
On July 10, the House of Rep-
ironed out during conference
amendment that is brought to
and Bill Green (R-N.Y.) to the
resentatives, led by House
committee meetings between
the House floor;
NASA appropriation bill to cut
Majority Leader Richard
the House and Senate.
3. Co-sponsor H.R. 5773;
funding for the space station, a
Gephardt (D-Mo.) and Rep.
4. Co-sponsor H.R. 643;
project on which costs have spi-
David Obey (D-Wis.), voted to
Campbell Tax Cut
5. Co-sponsor H.R. 5513.
raled out of control. In a letter
tear down the firewalls created
Senators should be urged to:
to Congress, CCAGW President
by the bipartisan Budget Agree-
Rep. Tom Campbell (R-Calif.)
1. Vote for S. 196, or any line-
Thomas A. Schatz urged mem-
ment of 1990. The firewalls
introduced an outstanding pro-
item veto/enhanced rescission
bers to cut funding for the space
were created between the three
taxpayer piece of legislation on
bill or amendment that is
station. "The space station is an
major spending categories-
June 30. The Tax Cut-Spending
brought to the Senate floor;
extravagant project prone to
defense, international, and
Limitation Balanced Budget Act
2. Co-sponsor S. 3158;
huge cost overruns," Schatz
domestic-to ensure that sav-
(H.R. 5513) would create incen-
3. Vote for S. 316 if it is
explained. "Projected costs have
ings in any one area would be
tives to cut government spend-
brought to the Senate floor.
risen from $10 billion in 1984 to
used for deficit reduction and
ing, reduce taxes, and shrink
Representatives and senators
as high as $40 billion. This
not additional spending.
the deficit. Campbell's plan calls
can be contacted by calling
increase has occurred even
During debate on the Depart-
for federal spending limitations
(202) 224-3121 or by writing to:
though the project is still on the
ment of Transportation (DOT)
that would balance the federal
drawing board and has shed
appropriation bill, the firewall
budget by 1998 and across-the-
U.S. Senate
seven out of eight of its original
between domestic and interna-
board personal income tax cuts
Washington, D.C. 20510
missions," he added.
tional spending was breached,
triggered automatically by the
U.S. House of Representatives
and $2.3 billion was authorized
reductions in spending growth.
Washington, D.C. 20515
Logic-free Zone
for additional transportation
For every $4 in spending cuts,
projects beyond the current
individual income taxes will be
Watch on Congress is written by
"Perhaps there should be a
funding levels allotted for DOT.
cut by $1. Incentives facing
Anne O. Carroll, CCAGW director
sign on the outskirts of Wash-
In a letter to Congress,
elected officials to overspend
of governmental affairs, and
ington, D.C., that says: "This is a
CCAGW President Thomas A.
will be dramatically altered
edited by Thomas A. Schatz,
logic-free zone." This was one
Schatz urged members to live
with passage of H.R. 5513-tax-
CCAGW president.
of the remarks made by CAGW
President Thomas A. Schatz
before the House Post Office and
Civil Service Subcommittee on
Human Resources on July 21.
The subcommittee is reauthoriz-
ing the White House Personnel
Authorization Act of 1978 to
bring up to date the actual costs
associated with White House
operations.
Schatz was testifying at the
subcommittee's request in sup-
port of its efforts to increase
accountability in White House
travel budgets through full pub-
lic disclosure. "When one asks a
simple question, a simple
answer would seem to logically
follow," Schatz testified, refer-
ring to the White House's inabil-
ity to tell the subcommittee
exactly how much the president
spends on travel.
According to the president's
budget, $29,000 in 1991 was
spent on travel. Yet estimates of
the subcommittee are that as
much as $150 million a year is
actually spent. In fact, the cost
of flying Air Force One in 1991
was $34,434 per hour. That's 15
percent more than the president
Susan Biddle/The White House
reported for his entire budget.
"One of CAGW's guiding prin-
ciples, as propounded in the
President George Bush chaired a meeting during May in the Cabinet Room of the White House with members of
Grace Commission report, is to
groups supporting a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Seated with President Bush are
provide the most complete infor-
CCAGW President Thomas A. Schatz (left) and former Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block (center).
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Fall 1992
Unscientific Washington
the president was his reneging
on his 'no new taxes' pledge. He
"Washington still pours bil-
and his people don't understand
lions of dollars a year into anti-
how this betrayed the core of the
quated government-owned mili-
entire conservative coalition.
tary research centers founded
Remember, the conservative
during World War II or during
coalition is not just another
the Cold War. Now well-rooted
interest group to be placated; it
in their communities, many of
is the base of his support."
these laboratories have outlived
Edwin J. Feulner, Jr., president of
any sensible purpose. But they
the Heritage Foundation, quoted
endure under the protection of
defense to civilian research.
BASKET
in Adam Myerson, "Building the
congressional patrons, who will
New Establishment: Edwin J.
prove a challenge to the Democ-
Feulner, Jr. on Heritage and the
ratic pledge to shift money from
Conservative Movement," Policy
Review, Fall 1991.
Swift termination would be best,
since successful conversion from
military to civilian tasks is a
And More Red Tape
rare event in research institu-
The total annual length of the
tions. You might as well try to
Federal Register, in which all
convert a tank into a taxi."
mental restructuring.
Clintonomics," by Richard Rahn
new regulations are published,
From "Misdirected Billions for
Whatever the implications,
and Theodore Suranyi-Unger,
has grown from 53,376 pages in
Science," by Daniel S. Greenberg,
the figures are there in black
Jr., Washington Times, Aug.14,
1988, President Ronald Reagan's
The Washington Post, Aug. 5, 1992.
and white: For the first time in
1992.
last year, to 67,716 in 1991-the
history, the number of manufac-
third highest total ever.
"Those who support a bal-
turing jobs in this country has
More Red Ink
The number of federal
anced budget amendment and
dropped below the number of
employees devoted to issuing
constantly lament profligate
government jobs."
"Between fiscal years 1990
and enforcing regulations has
spending almost to a person
From "In Job Strength, Manu-
and 1991, total government rev-
risen from 104,360 in Reagan's
favor both the super collider
facturing Eclipsed by Public
enue grew 2.23 percent, or $22.9
last year to a new all-time high
(Superconducting Super Collider)
Sector," by Barbara Vobejda,
billion. The required interest
of 124,994, surpassing the previ-
and NASA's $7.4 billion space
The Washington Post, Aug. 18,
payments on the national debt
ous record of 121,706 under
station. This is an irreconcilable
1992. Total Manufacturing Jobs:
grew by $21.1 billion, or 8 per-
President Jimmy Carter.
contradiction. We can't solve our
18,131,000 (Jan. 1992). Total
cent. Although the economy
The amount of money that the
deficit problem without termi-
Public Sector Jobs: 18,423,000
was cooling in this period, the
federal government spends each
nating a lot of programs, including
(Jan. 1992).
crucial point is that the total net
year administering its regulato-
some such as the super collider.
increase in government revenue
ry programs has increased by 18
In short, the super collider
Almost Down the Drain
was sopped up by interest pay-
percent under Bush, from
is a project that the United
ments on the debt In
fiscal
$9.558 billion in 1988 to $11.276
States cannot afford.
During a recent speech in
year 1990, the Health and
billion in 1992, measured in con-
From "To fund or not to fund:
Louisville, Ky., Postmaster Gen-
Human Services Department
stant 1987 dollars.
that is the question," by Sen.
eral Marvin T. Runyon promised
paid out more than $193.6 bil-
As a result, regulation now is
Dale Bumpers (D-Ark.), Wash-
to put an end to a plan that
lion (excluding Social Security)
costing Americans somewhere
ington Times, Aug. 2, 1992.
would have spent $2 million to
for programs like Medicare and
between $881 billion and $1.656
introduce robots to the toilet-
Medicaid. During fiscal 1991,
trillion annually, or between
Toxic Urban Renewal
cleaning business.
the department's spending
$8,388 and $17,134 per house-
From "Postmaster General
increased by $24.3 billion, or
hold. By way of comparison,
"A recent [Housing and Urban
Cancels Toilet-Cleaning Robot
12.5 percent. As the figures for
Americans will pay an estimat-
Development].
audit of the
Plan," The Washington Post,
total government income indi-
ed $1.053 trillion in federal
Jacksonville [Florida] agency
Aug. 14, 1992.
cate, this spending rise would
taxes in 1992, or about $10,897
revealed that in 1971 it ignored
have more than wiped out any
per household. Thus, it is possi-
federal standards and built 317
Clintonomics
revenue increase during this
ble that the total cost of regula-
units of subsidized housing on a
period. Before Bill Clinton
tion now exceeds the total cost
former garbage dump that gives
Clintonomics is a collec-
promises to guarantee health
of taxation."
off toxic fumes,
The Housing
tion of cliches, dubious calcula-
care to all Americans, shouldn't he
From "George Bush's Hidden Tax:
Department gave the local
tions, wishful thinking, and fic-
have to figure out how to pay for
The Explosion in Regulation,' by
agency $3.2 million to renovate
titious budget savings."
the Americans the government
William G. Laffer III and Nancy A.
an apartment building on the
From "Economic blind spots,"
is already responsible for?"
Bord, Backgrounder No. 905, The
'unstable and potentially haz-
by Paul Craig Roberts, Washing-
From "Remedial Math for Bush
Heritage Foundation, July 10, 1992.
ardous site,' the audit says."
ton Times, July 24, 1992.
and Clinton," by Anthony J.
From "Public Housing Ills
Ogorek, The New York Times,
Little Victories
Lead to Questions About
"The good governor (Clinton)
Aug. 25, 1992.
H.U.D." by Michael deCourcy
decries the deficit but proposes
"A former employee of a mili-
Hinds, The New York Times,
more spending increases than
Reading His Lips
tary contractor in upstate New
July 20, 1992.
spending cuts. The lack of seri-
York was awarded $7.5 million
ousness in his proposed spend-
"Overall, by my count using
yesterday by a federal judge for
Public V. Private Jobs
ing cuts is amply illustrated by
his rules, Bush has raised taxes
bringing forward evidence that
one item. He proposes to save
133 times-more often in just
the company had systematically
"To some, the numbers carry
$20 million by 'ending the tax-
four years than Clinton did in 11."
defrauded the Pentagon in the
ominous signals-a dangerous
payer subsidies for honey pro-
From "Anatomy of a Smear:
1980s."
slide in the American industrial
ducers,' but says nothing about
How many times did Clinton-
From The Baltimore Sun,
base and an exploding demand
eliminating the subsidies for
and Bush-raise taxes?" by
July 15, 1992.
for public services. To others,
sugar, milk, peanut, and other
Michael Kinsley, The Washing-
they merely reflect what we
agricultural commodity produc-
ton Post, Aug. 11, 1992.
"The Foreign Service in 2001,'
should already know: that the
ers that add up to big bucks."
a report produced by George-
economy is undergoing a funda-
From "The PC catechism of
"Our fundamental problem with
town University's Institute for
GOVERNMENT
Fall 1992
WASTEWATCH
Page 9
the Study of Diplomacy argues,
From "Congress Is the Problem,"
mental problems of the inner
From Reinventing Govern-
among other things, that the
by Christopher Cox and Michael
city are ignored."
ment: How the Entrepreneurial
bureaucratic and top-heavy
Horowitz, The Washington Post,
From "The War on Drugs
Spirit is Transforming the Pub-
structure of the State Depart-
Aug. 18, 1992.
Escalates Urban Violence," by
lic Sector, by David Osborne and
ment should be streamlined.
Sam Staley, The Wall Street
Ted Gaebler, Addison-Wesley,
Reform is necessary, it argues,
Journal, Aug. 13, 1992.
New York, 1992.
for the State Department and
Are the States in Trouble?
the Foreign Service to meet the
New HOPE
Pension Booby Trap
challenges of a new world."
According to The Wall Street
From "Post-Cold War Over-
Journal, the credit ratings of
"President Bush's radical
In order to finance extended
haul of Foreign Service is
state governments are dropping,
HOPE program-Homeowner-
unemployment benefits, Con-
Urged," The Washington Post,
indicating new budget and tax
ship and Opportunity for
gress has enacted legislation
Aug. 7, 1992.
travails.
"
Sarah Ritchie of
People Everywhere-gives
that requires employers to with-
the Center for the Study of the
public housing residents a
hold 20 percent of an employee's
"The Defense Department will
States says 1991 was the worst
chance to manage their commu-
pension plan lump-sum distrib-
end or reduce operations at 70
year in over 30 for state credit:
nities and ultimately own their
ution when the employee quits
more overseas bases by the fall
S&P downgraded eight states
homes, if they choose. Because
or is fired and requests his
of 1995 as part of its plan. to
and Moody one; no states were
of delays by a status-quo Con-
money. In the past, employers
scale down U.S. military pres-
upgraded. This year, S&P has
gress, we have only just made
were not required to withhold
ence worldwide, the Pentagon
downgraded California, New
the first HOPE grants with
taxes if employees SO requested,
announced yesterday."
York, and Illinois and upgraded
drastically limited funds. But
because employees have 60 days
From "Pentagon discloses plan
Alaska; Moody downgraded Cal-
this year, across America,
within which to reinvest such
to shut or cut 70 overseas bases,"
ifornia and Rhode Island. That
HOPE will begin to hand over
lump-sum distributions into an
Washington Times, Aug. 1992.
supports Ritchie's contention
control of public housing com-
IRA or a new employer's plan
that the recession has continued
munities to the residents while
without incurring a tax penalty.
into 1992,
they train and prepare for
Under the new law, employees
From The Wall Street Journal,
eventual homeownership."
who ask their former employer
Aug. 11, 1992.
From "Passage Out of Poverty,"
to send them their lump-sum
by Jack Kemp, The Washington
distribution directly (instead of
"The National Conference of
Post, Aug. 14, 1992.
transferring it to an IRA or new
State Legislatures has estimat-
employer plan) will have 20 per-
ed that mandates passed in the
A Sweet Deal?
cent automatically withheld by
101st Congress will cost state
their employer. Employees still
governments $15 billion over
"David Marsh, a United States
can avoid a tax penalty if they
five years.
negotiator for sugar provisions
reinvest the money within a 60-
Which means: "Most states
at the North American trade
day period, but they must rein-
and localities are required to
talks, has resigned to accept a
vest not only the monies
have balanced budgets, and the
job at Kraft General Foods, Inc.,
received from their employer,
cost of compliance with new
one of the country's biggest
but also the 20 percent that was
mandates means they must find
sugar buyers, raising eyebrows
withheld by Uncle Sam.
more revenue. In too many
among some legislators."
For example, an employee
cases, the source of this revenue
From "Sugar Negotiator Takes
entitled to a $50,000 lump-sum
is new taxes."
Kraft Post," The Washington
distribution will have $10,000
Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney
From "Let Congress Be a Part-
Post, Aug. 11, 1992.
(20 percent) withheld, and
announces troop cuts.
ner, Not a Dictator," by Frank
receive a check for $40,000. In
Imperial Status
Horton, The Washington Post,
Changing World
order to avoid any income-tax
Aug. 21, 1992.
liability, the employee must
"Washington perks are over-
"Our thesis is simple: The
reinvest the full $50,000 within
whelmingly about status, not
"In July, the number of (wel-
kind of governments that
60 days. Many employees may
comfort. They are a government
fare) recipients climbed to
developed during the industrial
not be able to come up with this
version of the classic office con-
1,005,210, a 22 percent rise from
era, with their sluggish, central-
20 percent, which is exactly
tention over who gets a philo-
the 823,691 recipients in Janu-
ized bureaucracies, their
what Congress intended. As a
dendron plant or a phone with a
ary 1990. The increase means
preoccupation with rules and
result, such employees, even if
rollover line. And as such, they
that almost one of every seven
regulations, and their hierarchi-
they reinvest the full amount,
may involve huge sums of money
New Yorkers is on welfare."
cal chains of command, no
will be considered to have
almost incidentally. The best
From "Welfare Rolls Hit the
longer work very well. They
received a premature distribu-
example is the insane prolifera-
Million Mark in New York City,"
accomplished great things in
tion of the 20 percent withheld
tion of security guards, cars and
The New York Times, Aug. 12,
their time, but somewhere
by the federal government and
other appurtenances, not just to
1992.
along the line they got away
will owe not only income taxes
protect those who need it, but to
from us. They became bloated,
on this amount but also a 10
signify the importance of those
The Cities and the Drug War
wasteful, ineffective. And when
percent tax penalty (unless the
who don't.
Now this is a
the world began to change,
employee is over age 59 1/2).
perk and it costs plenty."
"The War on Drugs has been a
they failed to change with
It is unconscionable for Con-
From Meg Greenfield, Newsweek,
costly and tragic failure for
it. Hierarchical, centralized
gress to finance the extension of
April 27, 1992.
American cities. Drug supplies
bureaucracies designed in the
employment benefits at the
are virtually unchanged, drug
1930s or 1940s simply do not
expense of unwary employees
"Congress requires external
trade profits continue to esca-
function well in the rapidly
who have been laid off and are
discipline, and its problems run
late, and violence has become a
changing, information-rich,
facing a difficult time. Several
deeper than scandals and perks.
routine, accepted part of urban
knowledge-intensive society and
members of Congress have
With more than 20,000 employ-
life.
Unless policy makers
economy of the 1990s. They
introduced legislation that
ees, its spending on itself has
seriously rethink their drug-war
are like luxury ocean liners in
would repeal this provision.
grown by more than 700 percent
strategy and consider decrimi-
an age of supersonic jets: big,
in two decades.
There is
nalizing drugs, the future of
cumbersome, expensive, and
Waste Basket is edited by Dr.
now SO much congressional staff
America's cities will remain
extremely difficult to turn
D.F. Shapinsky, CAGW director
that it seriously interferes with
bleak. Inner cities will continue
around. Gradually, new kinds
of governmental and strategic
the rational consideration of
to be a black hole for govern-
of public institutions are taking
studies. Milton Zall is a contrib-
issues."
ment money as the more funda-
their place."
utor to Waste Basket.
GOVERNMENT
Fall 1992
WASTEWATCH
Page 19
Where They Stand on Waste
By Deroy Murdock
With the presidential elections
larger. We've got more waste,
just around the corner, here is
more fraud, more abuse. These
how the Bush and Clinton cam-
guys have not been very good
paigns have responded to the
watchdogs for the public trea-
issue of government waste. Also
sury."
included are the proposals of
As important as fighting
Andre Marrou and the Libertar-
waste is, Sen. Sam Nunn (D-
ian Party should voters wish to
Ga.) warns that it won't happen
look beyond the Republican and
Democratic choices at the ballot
ELECTION
quickly. "When people say they
can get waste, fraud, and abuse
box.
as a big one-year item in the
The Republicans: In his accep-
budget, they're just misleading
tance speech at the GOP Con-
vention in Houston, President
1992
folks.
It takes you time to get
rid of it. But it must be done."
Bush said that Republicans
The Democratic platform,
"start with a simple fact: Gov-
crafted chiefly by Clinton forces,
ernment is too big and spends
reflects his plan almost verba-
too much." To control this prob-
tim. In addition, it states: "We
lem, President Bush said he has
must also tackle spending, by
"proposed doing away with over
putting everything on the table."
200 programs and 4,000 waste-
The Libertarians: To ask Liber-
ful projects and freeze all other
spending." Because Congress
WHAT THE PARTY
tarians about government waste
is to raise an even deeper ques-
has not approved these cuts, the
tion: Why is our government
president said he will veto any
PLATFORMS SAY
involved in so many aspects of
bill that spends more money
our lives? As their platform
than is requested in his budget.
states: "We oppose all interfer-
"I will veto it fast," the president
ence by government in the areas
promised. "Faster than copies of
the minutiae," said Clinton/Gore
ings in each federal agency. Sav-
of voluntary and contractual
Millie's book sold."
spokesman, David Levy. Since
ings: $22 billion.
relations among individuals."
President Bush asked the
then, Gov. Clinton told a Califor-
Line-item veto: "To elimi-
Consequently, Libertarians con-
American people to "give me a
nia crowd, "I'm a Democrat who
nate pork-barrel projects and
sider wasteful nearly every
Congress that will give me the
believes in the line-item veto
cut government waste, I will ask
activity of the federal govern-
line-item veto." He hopes to use
and cutting wasteful govern-
Congress to give me the line-
ment as we know it today.
that power, which 43 governors
ment spending. George Bush
item veto," Gov. Clinton writes
Libertarians have identified
have, "to eliminate pork-barrel
talks about balancing the bud-
in his plan. Savings: $9.8 billion.
$162.7 billion in savings for the
projects that waste your money."
get. I've balanced 11 govern-
Bill Clinton's plan also
next fiscal year. In addition,
President Bush also discussed
ment budgets."
would "eliminate taxpayer sub-
they want to reduce the $1.5
his unsuccessful effort June 11
The Clinton/Gore economic
sidies for narrow special inter-
trillion 1993 federal budget by
to have Congress enact a bal-
plan, entitled "Putting People
ests, reform defense procure-
a total of $523.26 billion-a
anced budget amendment. The
First" declares, "It is time.
to
ment and foreign aid, and slash
full 35 percent below currently
measure failed by nine votes.
shift from top-down bureaucracy
boondoggle projects." These, and
planned levels. How? By pro-
The House Democratic leader-
to entrepreneurial government
other steps, are projected to
foundly shrinking the federal
ship pressured 12 of the bill's
that empowers citizens and com-
save an additional $92.76 billion
government. They would slash
cosponsors to vote "against a bill
munities to change our country
over the next four years.
the budgets with the hope of
they had already put their
from the bottom up." The plan
In total, Clinton calls for
closing the Department of Agri-
names on," as the president
includes the following specific
$140.3 billion in spending cuts
culture and other cabinet-level
explained. "Something fishy is
steps:
as outlined above. In addition,
agencies, privatize the U.S.
going on!" he added. But he did
Eliminate 100,000 unneces-
closing tax loopholes and
Postal Service, replace the Civil
not call explicitly for a renewed
sary positions in the federal
reforming entitlements are
Service with "the Jeffersonian
effort to enact such an amend-
bureaucracy through attrition.
expected to yield further deficit
principal of rotation of office,"
ment.
This would save a projected
reductions of $154.4 billion.
and repeal Social Security after a
The GOP platform echoes
$15.3 billion between 1993 and
While Clinton has proposed cut-
transitional period of voluntary
much of what President Bush
1996. Perhaps Gov. Clinton's
ting the federal budget by
participation.
said and adds, "When legislators
most controversial waste-cutting
$294.7 billion over four years,
Bitter medicine? Perhaps. But
and bureaucrats waste tax
proposal, it has generated "some
$219.52 billion of this money is
as long as Republicans and
money, they deserve to lose their
criticism from labor and other
allocated for "new investments"
Democrats continue to allow
jobs. When they save money," it
traditional Democratic groups,"
in "putting America to work,"
government largesse to consume
continues, "they deserve praise.
says Levy. "But it's got to be
"rewarding working families,"
a growing share of the American
When federal programs have
done The government's just too
and "lifetime learning."
economy, such drastic Libertari-
outlived their usefulness, they
big. It's a fact of life."
Clinton's plan has its support-
an measures may become more
deserve a decent burial."
Reduce the White House
ers on Capitol Hill. "I think it's
inevitable than novel.
The Democrats: Presidential
staff by 25 percent and call on
a solid way to approach things,"
nominee Gov. Bill Clinton did
Congress to do the same. Four-
Sen. Bob Kerrey (D-Neb.) told
Deroy Murdock is a New York
not discuss government waste in
year projected savings: $440
Government WasteWatch at the
City-based writer and president
his convention acceptance
million.
Democratic Convention. "Para-
of Loud & Clear Communications,
speech because "he wanted to
Require 3 percent across-
doxically, under Republicans,
a marketing and media consulting
stick to broad themes and avoid
the-board administrative sav-
the federal government's grown
business.
Page 20
WASTE
WATCH
Fall 1992
Berkeley Students Honor
the transport of goods." This
Big Spenders - Not
calism in the 1960s. Five repre-
sentatives of Congress who have
WATCH
would make the vehicles subject
to a 25 percent tariff, instead of
Things must be changing at
the current rate of 2.5 percent.
the home base of campus radi-
"If this protectionist legislation
becomes law, it will pad the
pockets of the Big Three car
contributed most to increasing
manufacturers at the expense of
the federal deficit will be award-
Americans who labor without
ed "The Last of the Big
special government handouts,"
Spenders Prize" by a group of
says CSE President Paul Beckner.
students from the University of
receive a handsome certificate
ner's name to his or her oppo-
GS
According to previous studies
California, Berkeley. Each will
by the Brookings Institution and
the Institute for International
suitable for framing, plus a
Economics, a 1 percent increase
$2,000 contribution in the win-
in import prices allows domestic
automobile manufacturers to
nent.
raise prices by up to 0.4 percent.
The students decidèd to take
Therefore, if Congress reclassi-
action because they saw few if
fies imported multipurpose pas-
any incentives for members of
ment, an issue many universi-
income trends show that policies
senger vehicles and thereby
Congress to curtail spending.
ties have often overlooked," says
designed to increase economic
increases their average price by
The students argue that con-
Thomas A. Schatz, president of
growth tend to enhance the
up to $3,677, domestic manufac-
gressional cynicism, readily
CCAGW. "Under the leadership
well-being of those in the lower
turers would increase their
seen in the appropriation of
of Professor Peterson, the mes-
income brackets more than poli-
prices by up to 9 percent, an
funds for pork-barrel projects to
sage against government waste
cies aimed at managing the size
estimated $1,331 per vehicle.
buy votes, is out of control.
can be transmitted and debated
of the gap between those cur-
The CSE study examines the
on the American campus
rently in the top and bottom
history of the truck tariff since
through economics and political
income groups.
its "temporary" imposition in
science departments, student
The paper concludes that pur-
1963 by President Lyndon John-
organizations, and clubs."
suing a goal of income equality
son, clearly indicating that high
Peterson's first project will be
would ironically concentrate
tariffs have priced a number of
to organize faculty and students
immense economic power in the
imported vehicles out of the U.S.
nationwide to join hundreds of
hands of a tiny group of the pop-
market entirely. Similar results
rallies against government waste
ulation, namely the 535 mem-
could occur with multipurpose
and higher taxes on Taxpayer's
bers of Congress.
passenger vehicles. In each
Action Day, Oct.17. Future projects
According to Rep. Armey, the
case, U.S. consumers have suf-
include organizing an annual
"immense centralization of eco-
fered as prices have soared and
essay contest for students on the
nomic control and the political
selection decreased.
topic of government waste.
power associated with it, should
According to Schatz, Peterson
be of the utmost concern to all
The Big Lie: Social Welfare
has "the reputation and the cre-
citizens regardless of political
dentials as a fighter for fiscal
Programs Need Money
philosophy. By far the largest
responsibility to bring the issue
concentration of economic con-
Federal spending under the
of government waste and mis-
trol is centered in Washington.
Bush administration is out of
Through publicity and humor,
management to the attention of
Over $1.5 trillion of national
control. A recent Cato Institute
the Berkeley students hope to
the academic community. We
income is currently controlled by
paper, Crisis? What Crisis?
encourage members of Congress
are very excited to have him
less than 1/1000 of the top 1 per-
George Bush's Never-Ending
to spend less.
aboard."
cent of the top 1 percent of
Domestic Budget Build-Up, by
"It is hoped that the resulting
For further information, contact:
households: the 535 members of
Stephen Moore, shows that the
publicity will make voters aware
Dr. William H. Peterson, Lundy
the U.S. Congress."
criticism leveled at President
of why the deficit keeps getting
Chair, Campbell University, Box
Bush for not spending enough
bigger-big spending-and what
1145, Buies Creek, N.C. 27506,
they can do about it," says
(919) 893-4111, or Karen Kerrigan,
Protectionist Legislation
on domestic problems is unjusti-
Could Pad Pockets of
fied. According to Moore, if
Berkeley student Carlos Ayala.
national field director at the
The group hoped to announce
Big Three Auto Makers
"there is one thing the Bush
Council for Citizens Against
administration does not need to
the winners in mid-September,
Government Waste, (202) 467-5300.
Americans will pay thousands
be prodded to do, it is to spend
soon enough to influence the
of dollars extra for "multipur-
and borrow money."
campaign, but not so early as to
How the Rich Get Richer
pose passenger vehicles," such
Moore argues that Bush has
get lost by Election Day.
while the Poor Get Richer
as minivans and four-door
been increasing real federal
For further information, call
sports utility vehicles if a 25
domestic expenditures by 8.7
Carlos Ayala, (510) 540-6758.
A paper critical of income
percent tariff now being consid-
percent per year, a faster rate of
equality as a public policy goal
ered by Congress becomes law.
growth than under any previous
Professors and Students
was released by two Republican
This is the conclusion of a recent
president since John F.
Mobilize Against Waste
members of the Joint Economic
study distributed by Citizens for
Kennedy. The evidence shows
Committee (JEC) of Congress.
a Sound Economy (CSE). The
that Bush also has run up big-
The Council for Citizens
Sen. Connie Mack (R-Fla.),
study says that prices could
ger budget deficits, both in dol-
Against Government Waste
with JEC ranking Republican
increase by up to $3,677 for
lars and as a percentage of the
(CCAGW) named Dr. William H.
Rep. Dick Armey (R-Texas),
imports and $1,331 for domestic
gross domestic product (GDP),
Peterson of Campbell Universi-
released the paper, "Family
models.
than any other post-World War
ty, Buies Creek, N.C., the chair-
Income Growth and Income
According to CSE, domestic
II president. "If massive growth
man of Students and Professors
Equality: Progress or Punish-
automobile manufacturers have
of government and multi-billion-
Against Government Waste
ment?" which raises serious
been lobbying Congress to
dollar deficits were the solution
(SPAGW).
questions about the desirability
reclassify these vehicles from
to America's economic prob-
"SPAGW will mobilize faculty
of pursuing income equality
"motor vehicles principally
lems," says Moore, "the nation
and students against govern-
rather than economic growth.
designed for the transport of
would be basking in unprece-
ment waste and mismanage-
The paper argues that family
persons" to "motor vehicles for
dented prosperity, and Bush
GOVERNMENT
Fall 1992
WASTEWATCH
Page 21
in recession, and the urban
and consumption. Now overpro-
problems persist.
duction, which characterized the
TAXPAYER'S
Moore argues that the lesson
industry for so long, has driven
to be learned is that the road to
prices down and with them the
prosperity is not found in more
profitability of catfish farms.
federal spending. This can only
Hundreds of farmers stand to
ACTION DAY-OCT.
lead to higher taxes, an out-of-
lose their investments. Catfish
control national debt, and eco-
today sell for 60 cents a pound,
nomic peril. The road to pros-
about 5 cents below the cost to
perity is found in cutting federal
produce a pound of catfish.
government spending and
The situation is equally grim
1-800
ANGR
reducing the tax burden on
for the fish. Catfish ponds have
American families and business.
become overpopulated as a
result of overproduction. "Such
Report Says Wealthy Pay
abundant life, such breathing
Their Fair Share in Taxes
and metabolizing can deplete
oxygen in hours, killing an
The top 10 percent of income
entire pond in minutes," writes
earners paid 53 percent of all
Post reporter William Booth.
federal individual income taxes
The catfish industry is "a vic-
according to the Tax Founda-
tim of capitalism run amok and
tion, a Washington, D.C.-based
of a vicious cycle of supply and
nonprofit, nonpartisan research
demand," according to The
and public education organiza-
Washington Post. This was not
tion operating since 1937. The
always the case. During the
Tax Foundation based its analy-
1980s, the government began to
sis on the recently released 1990
award grants to catfish process-
TIME FOR A
tax return data from the Inter-
ing plants and other related
nal Revenue Service (IRS).
areas. In 1991, Sen. Dale
CLEAN SWEEP
Recent findings of the Tax
Bumpers (D-Ark.) appropriated
Foundation show that the share
$2.7 million for construction and
of the tax burden borne by the
renovations at a catfish farm in
upper end of the income scale
Stuttgart, Ark. The industry
has steadily increased over the
then was thriving.
decade, from 48.6 percent in
As a result of taxpayer-
1980 to 53.9 percent in 1990,
financed government subsidies,
despite claims that tax legisla-
the catfish industry experienced
Taxpayer's Action Day
tion during the 1980s was kind-
a boom, encouraging traditional
est to those at the top. Their
average 1990 tax payment of
CCAGW Chairman J. Peter Grace speaks to reporters at the National
$22,342 was 9 percent greater
Press Club in August to announce plans for the 1992 Taxpayer's Action
than in 1980 after adjusting for
Day. Behind Grace is CCAGW President Thomas A. Schatz. Taxpayer's
inflation. "The top 10 percent of
Action Day is Saturday, Oct. 17. To find the location of a rally near your
income earners may conjure up
images of high society to some
community, call 1-800-232-6479.
people, but actually the adjusted
would be widely acclaimed as an
Education, Housing and Urban
gross income for this group
economic miracle worker."
Development, Justice, State,
reached down to $63,818, not far
According to Moore, the big lie
and the Treasury. Virtually
from 1990's two-earner median
in Washington in the 1990s is
every domestic program is set to
family income of $50,898," said
that the federal government is
have funding increased above
a foundation statement.
inderinvesting in infrastruc-
the rate of inflation. Only the
At the other end of the income
ure, education, children's pro-
defense budget would fall. "In
distribution, taxpayers in the
rams, and other war-on-pover-
three years, Bush has not
bottom half of income earners
V programs. The truth is that
vetoed a single spending bill
saw their share of income taxes
since 1989 real spending has
sent to him by Congress because
decline from 7.4 percent in 1980
sen 8 percent for education, 11
it cost too much," argues Moore.
to 6.2 percent in 1990. The alle-
rcent for highways, 58 percent
The other standard Washing-
gations that the benefits of the
r Head Start, 46 percent for
ton lie, told primarily by the
Economic Recovery Tax Act of
d stamps, and 18 percent for
Democrats, is that large deficits
1981 and Tax Reform Act of
ld nutrition." The accusation
are a result of President Rea-
1986 went mostly to the
t Bush has neglected social
gan's defense build up, and tax
wealthy, is highly questionable
farmers to leave land-based
Ifare programs is patently
cuts can no longer be asserted
after reviewing the data.
crops to dig catfish ponds. Over-
with any credibility. Moore
production and overinvestment
e.
nother Washington lie is
points out that defense spending
Pork-fed Catfish
in the industry means many
President Bush is a victim
as a share of GDP is now lower
farmers are likely to go under.
Go Belly Up
Democratic-controlled Con-
than it was before Ronald
Radical adjustments will have
S. There is no doubt that
Reagan took office, and tax
Thousands of catfish are dying
to be made in the future. Large
102nd Congress is a free-
revenues as a share of GDP
as the $450 million catfish
firms will be most likely to sur-
ding one. However, Moore
are now at their 1979 level of
industry, once hailed as the savior
vive, discouraging the entry of
es that the president must
19 percent.
of the rural southern economies,
small time producers. Govern-
some of the blame for the
The increase in the deficit in
teeters on the brink of total col-
ment intervention has failed
mess the country is in.
the 1990s, Moore says, is due to
lapse, according to a recent arti-
once again.
all, his budget for fiscal
President Bush's raising domes-
cle in The Washington Post.
1993 calls for spending
tic outlays from 13 percent to
Until recently, the catfish
Watch Dogs is edited by Sean
ises of more than 10 per-
16.5 percent of GDP in three
industry was booming with
Sutton, CAGW administrative
cent for the Departments of
years. Yet the economy is still
annual increases in production
assistant.