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Fred Brown to the President
12/26/91
PRM
Re: Political Issues
[Open Upon Deed of Gift- March 16, 2015] (3 pp.)
01a. Memo
Fred Brown to Leigh Ann Metzgher
11/26/91
PRM
Re: Review of the NBRC Activities
[Open Upon Deed-of Gift- March 16, 2015] (1 pp.)
01b. Memo
Fred Brown to Jeanie Austin
11/12/91
Re: November Election Results for NBRC
[Open Upon Deed of Gift March 16, 2015] (1 pp.)
01c. Memo
Fred Brown to Jeanie Austin
10/18/91
Re: NBRC Members Who Are Candidates for Office
[Open Upon Deed of Gift March 16, 2015] (2 pp.)
02. Note
Phillip D. Brady to Andy Card
1/28
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Re: Attached Letter (1 pp.)
03. Memo
Gregory S. Walden to Phillip D. Brady
1/27/92
Re: Five Presidents' Photos (1 pp.)
04. Memo
Lamar Alexander to the President
1/24/92
Re: S.2 (1 pp.)
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Edward Madigan to the President
1/17/92
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06. Letter
Jack Kemp to the President
1/23/92
Re: Tax Measures (2 pp.)
07. Note
Carla Hills to the President
1/22/92
Re: Tom Brokaw and Trade Story (1 pp.)
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Brent Scowcroft and Boyden Gray to the President
1/23/92
Re: Unconstitutional Restrictions on Issuance of Official and
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09. Memo
The President to the Secretary of State
1/23/92
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Government Officials (1 pp.)
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Samuel K. Skinner to C. Boyden Gray
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1/17/92
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National
Black
December 26, 1991
Republican
Council
The Honorable George W. Bush
President
United States of America
White House
Fred Brown
Washington, DC 20500
Chairman
Dear Mr. President:
I hope this letter finds you and your family enjoying the best of
health and that your Christmas was quite festive. I would like to
let you know that I am already on the ballot as a Bush delegate
from New York State and I am ready for '92.
Mr. President, I am writing to you to outline part of our National
Black Republican Council (NBRC) agenda for the 1992 re-election
effort and to request that you include one of our most outstanding
officers as a member of your re-election team.
I would first like to say that we have been working closely with
Ron Kaufman, who is one of the bright stars of your Administration
and who understands grassroots politics. Ron also understands the
politics of inclusion of blacks within the party structure. He
performed marvelously during his tenure in the Office of
Presidential Personnel and worked hard to demonstrate your
commitment to involving minorities in all levels of your
administration. He understands clearly your political agenda and we
look forward to working with him during the campaign.
I have been meeting personally with several of the major unions in
New York State and the leaders of these unions are poised to move
in a positive way to support your ticket in 1992. Stanley Hill, for
example head of the District Council 37 the largest municipal
employees union in New York State with over 140,000 members, has
met with me several times and is ready to voice support. We have
also held confidential discussions with bishops and ministers
heading some of the largest black churches in the United States and
they are also poised and ready to come out openly for you in a
major way.
The NBRC last week met with, and I am working quietly with Don
King, the promoter, on a major fund raiser to be supported by
several major international sports and entertainment superstars.
Don King has assured me personally that he and his network of
supporters through NBRC will definitely host and sponsor some of
the largest and most productive fund raisers for you and the Party
ever undertaken by Blacks in the history of this country.
Mr. President, this brings me to the NBRC's current executive
director Arthur Polk. Mr Polk, who is familiar to and recommended
78:
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
01/11/92
TO:
GENERAL SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
The attached has been forwarded
to the President
(The attached was not
included in the Senior
Staff's copy of the
Cabinet Report.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
01/11/92
TO:
THE CHIEF OF STAFF
FROM:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
The attached has been forwarded
to the President
(The attached was not
included in the Senior
Staff's copy of the
Cabinet Report.)
Dear President and Mis. Bush;
2 was able to bring a Son- an- law
me you Chirt was parties.
Thank in by for including
another They had a wonderful time
to one and a daughter in -law to
and So did I'.
Somitime I man
Proretary of Labor
even bring a husband they
ENERGY AMERICA OF
The Secretary of Energy
Washington, DC 20585
STATES
January 8, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
U.S.-RUSSIAN OIL AND GAS WORKSHOP
The U.S. Department of Energy is sponsoring an oil and gas
workshop to bring together senior U.S. company executives with
senior officials from Western Siberia, the most prolific oil
producing region in Russia. The workshop will be held in Tyumen,
Western Siberia on January 27-30, 1992. The U.S. delegation will
include approximately 100 businessmen from oil and gas companies,
equipment and service companies, and the financial community. The
goal of the workshop is to encourage the involvement of U.S.
business in the critically-important emerging energy sector in the
Russian Republic.
The workshop is designed to foster an interactive environment
whereby each side will learn from the other. U.S. participants
will discuss the legal, regulatory, legislative and institutional
factors associated with managing an oil and gas company in a
market economy. The U.S. side will also discuss the financial and
contractual arrangements commonly used by U.S. firms when doing
business with a foreign partner. Russian participants will
provide information on opportunities for oil and gas development
in Western Siberia, give insight into the emerging leadership
structure within the Russian Republic, and discuss the impediments
that must be overcome to proceed with commercial arrangements.
I will let you know in early February how the workshop turns out.
Air James D. Watkins
Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Dear Mister President and Barbara,
Both Harry and I are both touched
and grataful do be remember at
the Christ Season. d think I've
wear the pin and he 'll get the cufflinks,
although in to day's Society, its open
to negatiation.
a special thank for the Brosten
book; and, of course, there's a story.
He and I were receiving honoracy
degrees - his 400 milliontes, I suppose
and my first
at the reception after the ceremony
I was tarking to his charming wife
at the time, my gaugest child was in
high school and the space between
her ears was filled with nothing
heaver than lint. as I recall,
cheerleading and dothes were her
favorite subjects -
of noticed Mus Baarshin's
charm browlet and commented
on its louines.
of these three Charms from is
"Oh, yes", she paid. are Each
my three children; This one
Daniels.
owhat were these golden
keepsakes? Phi Beta Kappy
heys - all the kids had them
I went home that
night Cend pnarled at
Caroline, called Julia
and berated intoo
I still wouldn't trade
them, though - G your friendship.
Thank you
bym Martin
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1/9
TO:
GENERAL SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
The attached has been forwarded
to the President. Please note
the letter from Gov. Wilson
on p. 3 re drug summit.
Thanks.
0
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
02 JAN 9 P5: 29
January 9, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
DEBRA ANDERSON ir
Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of
the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
SUBJECT:
CORRESPONDENCE REPORT
This report represents the most recent correspondence received by
the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Since the last report
on December 3 you have received 180 pieces of correspondence.
ELECTED
SUBJECT
COMMENTS
OFFICIAL
Economy
Commissioner
Supports "common sense"
Melvin Cherry
package of economic
(Lower Moreland
growth proposals outlined
County, NJ)
in NLC conference speech.
Legislator
Proposes a domestic auto
Robert R. Rossi
tax credit to help
(Orange County, NY)
stimulate the economy.
Chairman
Expresses concern over
Stephen P. Clark
failure of Pan Am and
Team Miami
its implications for
(Dade County, FL)
Miami area.
Representative
Feels the firing of
William G. Batchelder
Richard Darman would
(R - Medina, OH)
solve economic downturn.
1
Representative
Supports continuation of
A. Richard Royal
quotas on peanuts and
(D - Camilla, GA)
disaster relief budgets
approved by Congress.
Governors
Suggest including as
Guy Hunt
part of your economic
(R - AL)
growth package the
John McKernan
extension of small-
(R - ME)
issue industrial
development bonds.
Governor
Writes in appreciation
William D. Schaefer
for your expediting
(D - MD)
federal capital
contracting.
Wetlands Policy
Mayor
Against redefinition of
Paul A. Jocobs
Federal Wetlands Manual.
(Culver City, CA)
McLean County Commission Support change in regulation
(McLean, ND)
of wetlands.
Miscellaneous
Executive Director
Thanks you for your comments
South Dakota Association
made at the NATaT America's
of Towns and Townships
Town Meeting last fall.
Town Manager
Personally thanks you for
John E. Miner
forming the Commission on
(Quartzsite, AZ)
Rural America.
Governor
Writes concerning the need
Jim Florio
for affordable health care.
(D - NJ)
Governor
Requests support for one-
Fife Symington
year extension of flu
(R - AZ)
vaccination as a Medicare
benefit.
2
Governor
Urges you to convene the
Pete Wilson
upcoming Hemispheric Drug
(R - CA)
Summit in California.
3
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 9, 1992
NOTE FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF:
This is a draft of the Bush-Quayle
'92 New Hampshire brochure text.
Since it is a campaign document and
contains no quotations from the
President, Phil decided not to staff
it. I have, however, sent copies to
Phil and Andy Card on the trip, and
I gave a copy to Bob Teeter.
The text itself needs to be shortened
by about fifty words. Dave Carney
has the mockup of the brochure should
you like to see that.
Thank you.
John J.S.D. S. Gardner
Bush Insert (01/09/92, 4:00PM)
(Page 1)
For Jobs, Peace, and America's Future.
President George Bush.
President Bush is working to
create jobs, promote economic
growth, and ensure a more
competitive America.
To get America back to work and
on the road to prosperity again,
President Bush needs a strong
mandate.
Had Congress agreed to the
President's proposals, many of
which he offered in February, 1989,
the recession could have been
avoided and millions more Americans
would be working.
February 18, send Congress a
message you want action on the
President's economic growth
package. Support President George
Bush.
(Captions)
The President sent Congress a Transportation
Bill to put 600,000 Americans to work. After
a 9-month delay, Congress passed it.
The President worked for the landmark
Americans with Disabilities Act to make this
a nation that draws on the talents of all its
people.
(Page 2)
Victory in the Cold War.
Victory in the Gulf War.
The result of strong,
tested leadership and
commitment to America's
leadership in the world.
This involvement has
brought peace and opened new
markets as well as new freedom
for the people of Eastern
Europe. That means more jobs
for Americans.
Without the new jobs
generated by our exports, this
recession would have been
worse.
New Hampshire exports grew
to 1.2 billion in sales to
over 100 nations around the
world accounting for over
thirty-four thousand jobs in
the Granite State.
Protectionism deepened the
Great Depression.
Isolationism is both
impossible to achieve and
dangerous to try.
Dramatic events around the
globe remind us we can
accomplish great things,
abroad and at home, because we
are Americans.
(Captions)
President Bush knows prosperity in
America depends on open markets and
a peaceful world. New Hampshire
exports grew by 9.2% in 1990.
(Page 3)
Values, Strength,
And Leadership
We Can Depend On.
President George Bush knows what
must be done to get our economy
moving.
He has a comprehensive plan for
creating jobs and putting America
back to work.
For three years, the President
has asked Congress to cut the
Capital Gains Tax.
It will create jobs by lowering
the cost of capital and
stabilizing, then increasing real
estate values.
People living on pensions or
depending on pension funds for
retirement would benefit most,
since pension funds own more stock
and pay more capital gains taxes
than anyone else.
President Bush has worked to
lower interest rates, now at a 14-
year low, making it easier for
families to buy homes.
To ease the credit crunch,
President Bush proposed a banking
reform plan to safeguard all
Americans' deposits and strengthen
our financial system.
Unfortunately, Congress wouldn't
pass the President's legislation.
(Captions)
To put the people back in charge of our
government and get the politicians out,
President Bush strongly backs term
limitations.
Unfortunately, the Congress has all too often
delayed or blocked the President's program
for economic growth.
(Page 4)
George Bush pushed through more
environmental legislation than any
President in recent history.
His Clean Air Act balances jobs
and the environment and uses the
free market in an innovative way to
improve air quality.
He's cracked down on polluters
responsible for acid rain,
protecting New Hampshire's lakes
and forests. He's also tripled the
hazardous waste clean-up effort and
put a 10-year moratorium on oil
drilling off the New England coast.
George Bush believes Americans
have a right to be free from crime
and drug abuse.
He proposed tough new laws to
make our communities safer. They
would stiffen penalties for drug
dealers, close loopholes that let
criminals out on technicalities,
and expand the death penalty.
George Bush knows we must
prepare America's children to
compete.
His "America 2000 Education
Strategy" will reform our
educational system, encouraging
local control, competition, and
excellence in our schools.
New Hampshire has created NH
2000 and has joined thirty other
states in an historic effort to
meet all the President's National
Education Goals by the year 2000.
At the heart of the President's
plan is parental choice --- giving
parents the right to select the
schools their children attend.
The President has appointed as
Federal judges able men and women
who know their role is to interpret
-- not make -- the law.
(Captions)
President Bush's first appointment to the
Supreme Court was New Hampshire's own David
Souter.
For ten years, Congress debated a Clean Air
Act. It took President Bush's leadership to
push it through.
President Bush brought together the nation's
first conference of Governors to improve our
schools.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Chan
WASHINGTON
DATE: 01/08/92
original Kinser
TO:
ROGER PORTER
ltr in am
FROM: PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
For appropriate action.
United States Department of State
Deputy Chief of Protocol
Washington, D.C. 20520-1238
January 8, 1992
Dear Rose:
Mr. Kinser asked if I could
get the enclosed to the President.
Many thanks.
Jennifer
Jennifer A. Fitzgerald
Phil:
Yours for routine handling.
Patty believes Mr. Kinser
was a member of Ronald
Reagan's staff.
RICHARD KINSER & ASSOCIATES
SUITE 2140
919 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
(212) 735-2740
December 19, 1991
The Honorable George H.W. Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I am confident that your substantive actions can reinvigorate our economy.
As usual, I have been listening carefully to what clients are saying in all regions of
the country. Here are a few ideas that you may want to incorporate in the State of
the Union address:
Show that your international work has a major "domino" impact on our
economy not a mere "trickle down" result. Spell out what trade in a
global economy really means and the importance of a solid global economic
base.
Small business is hurting and small business can bring people off
unemployment and welfare. Offer tax relief for the first profitable year
of a small business, e.g., the first year in the black is tax free,
profits can be reinvested to build a more solid business.
Great enthusiasm for enterprise zones
--
but you know that.
The cold war is over -- we can now use a substantial portion of our
military to handle the logistics and distribution efforts of humanitarian
assistance, e.g., food, medicine, moving people. Stretching and
enriching the dollars we spend in our military budget.
Your leadership on the domestic front is enhanced by the actions of the last several
days. The country has enormous confidence in your ability to handle problems. This
can be a fresh start on the domestic issues.
Best wishes and Merry Christmas,
Duk
REK:rr
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 1992
The President today recognized Qadir Aware of Sioux Falls, South
Dakota, the 661st Daily Point of Light for the Nation. Mr.
Aware, a 39 year old Kurdish refugee who fled Iraq in 1977,
dedicates his time to helping refugees from all over the world
adjust to life in their new homeland.
Mr. Aware was resettled with his family in Sioux Falls, and for
the past 14 years, he has served the needs of fellow refugees,
many of whom face the same obstacles to adapting to American
culture as his family did upon their arrival in the United
States. His knowledge of many languages enables him to mentor
newly arrived families from all over the Middle East. He has
also overcome language barriers to assist refugee families from
Russia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, the Philippines, and other countries.
Since a serious back injury forced him out of work in early 1990,
Mr. Aware has spent nearly all his time translating, providing
transportation to medical appointments and job interviews, buying
groceries, and teaching driving skills to refugee families. He
and his wife frequently open their home as an emergency shelter
for unsettled refugees.
The President salutes Qadir Aware for his community service
efforts and for exemplifying his belief that, "From now on in
America, any definition of a successful life must include serving
others."
# # #
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 1992
The President today named the volunteers of the Parent Assistance
Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the 663rd Daily Point of Light
for the Nation. Since 1981, nearly 70 volunteers have helped the
center provide a range of family services, all which serve to
build relationships between parents and children and enhance the
quality of family life.
The Parent Assistance Center, a non-profit organization with two
full-time staff members, offers comprehensive prevention and
intervention services to protect children and families from
sexual and physical abuse. Over 500 parents and children benefit
from services provided by the center each year. Many of those
served are low-income Native American and Hispanic families
referred by various agencies.
Parents United is a formal, intensive treatment program for
sexually abused children and their families. The volunteers of
Parents United, all of whom are professionals, facilitate a 14-
week program to help victims and families overcome the physical
and emotional trauma of abuse and to prevent future abuse.
The Parent Aide Program addresses the special needs of parents
who are at risk of abusing their children or those who have a
history of abuse. Volunteers work informally with parents, in
and out of the home, to determine the root cause of problems.
The Nurturing Program offers parents and children opportunities
to build interaction skills. Parents and children are divided
into peer support groups where parents discuss issues such as
child behavior and financial problems and children participate in
creative play therapy. In addition to these programs, the Parent
Assistance Center provides 24 hour on-call crisis intervention.
The President salutes the volunteers of the Parent Assistance
Center for their community service efforts and for exemplifying
his belief that, "From now on in America, any definition of a
successful life must include serving others."
# # #
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
OK for release as
appropriate.
John of Sanda 1/7/92
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 1992
The President today recognized Timothy Wolf of North Canton,
Ohio, as the 662nd Daily Point of Light for the Nation. Mr.
Wolf, 40, has been an inspiration and father figure to many young
people in Akron, Ohio.
For three years, Mr. Wolf, a teacher with 16 years experience,
has been the volunteer football coach at Akron Springfield High
School, located in a primarily blue-collar area where 55% of the
students are from single parent homes. He left a better paying
position as an assistant coach and teacher in a more affluent
community to teach science and coach for a football program with
a losing record and a team of only 20 boys. In his third year at
Springfield High, 62 boys came out for the team.
In addition to his volunteer coaching assignment, he teaches 185
students daily in six of eight class periods. He also directs a
study hall which allows him to interact with the students outside
of the classroom. He has developed a personal interest in the
youth, especially the football players, and always has the
welfare of his students at heart. Mr. Wolf and his wife have
opened their home to members of the team who frequently can be
found dining with the Wolfs and their children. They support
students emotionally and financially, sometimes paying for
clothing, doctor bills, and medical insurance for many of the
players. Mr. Wolf counsels the players to prevent them from
succumbing to negative alternatives and influences. He has given
team members confidence and security in the knowledge that he is
always available for them.
The President salutes Coach Timothy Wolf for exemplifying his
belief that, "From now on in America, any definition of a
successful life must include serving others."
# # #
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 1992
The President today recognized the volunteers of the Age to Age
program at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas, as
the 664th Daily Point of Light for the Nation. For over three
years, Tech students have volunteered their time and effort to
children and the elderly in their community.
The volunteers of Age to Age work with children from low-income
or single-parent homes and homebound elderly individuals who have
no family living in the immediate area. Participants, who are
referred to Age to Age through their schools and churches,
receive support and companionship through the program.
Sixty Arkansas Tech University students work on an individual
basis once a week with a group of 65 children and elderly
persons. The college students act as positive role models to
children, many of whom have suffered neglect and abuse. They
offer cultural stimulation, social interaction, educational
tutoring, and emotional support; all activities which attempt to
foster healthy attitudes and self-confidence among the youth.
Children attend workshops on personal hygiene, social skills, and
self-esteem development. Student-taught courses also encourage
parental involvement.
Age to Age volunteers also reach out to senior citizens,
providing dialogue, companionship, and a helping hand. The
students benefit from these daily associations by developing and
maintaining intergenerational friendships.
The President salutes the volunteers of the Age to Age program
for their community service efforts and for demonstrating his
belief that, "From now on in America, any definition of a
successful life must include serving others."
# # #
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
Chron
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE:
01/03/92
TO: SAMUEL K. SKINNER
FROM: PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
The attached has been forwarded
to the President
(The attached was not included
in the Senior Staff's copy of
the Cabinet Report.)
TIME OF RECE
THE SITUATION ROOM
PRECEDENCE: IMMEDIATE
PRIORITY
RELEASER:
ROUTINE
DTG:
MESSAGE NO.
CLASSIFICATION
unclassified
PAGES 2
FROM
Sharon Wagner/The White House
2702
(Name)
(Phone Number)
(Room No.)
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
TO
(Agency)
DELIVER TO:
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE:
01/03/92
TO:
GENERAL SCOWCROFT
FROM: PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
The attached has been forwarded
to the President
(The attached was not included
in the Senior Staff's copy of
the Cabinet Report.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
02 JAN 3 P7: 40
January 3, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
EDE HOLIDAY
EA
SUBJECT:
Addendum to the Cabinet Report
Friday evening, I was informed of the latest development
regarding the Food and Drug Administration's decision on
silicon gel breast implant devices.
The FDA was scheduled to announce a final decision on the
use of silicon gel breast implants next week. Instead,
FDA Commissioner David Kessler will announce on Monday
that he is convening his advisory committee to review new
evidence for a 30-to-60 day period. During this review
period, there will be a moratorium on all breast implant
procedures that use silicon gel devices. The purpose of
reconvening the advisory committee is to allow the FDA to
consider evidence raised in a recent California court
decision that awarded $7 million to a woman who had sued
Dow Corning for damages caused by the implants it
manufactures.
Press-
1/3/92
OK for release as
appropriate.
The bn J.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 1991
The President today recognized Timothy Wolf of North Canton,
Ohio, as the 662nd Daily Point of Light for the Nation. Mr.
Wolf, 40, has been an inspiration and father figure to many young
people in Akron, Ohio.
For three years, Mr. Wolf, a teacher with 16 years experience,
has been the volunteer football coach at Akron Springfield High
School, located in a primarily blue-collar area where 55% of the
students are from single parent homes. He left a better paying
position as an assistant coach and teacher in a more affluent
community to teach science and coach for a football program with
a losing record and a team of only 20 boys. In his third year at
Springfield High, 62 boys came out for the team.
In addition to his volunteer coaching assignment, he teaches 185
students daily in six of eight class periods. He also directs a
study hall which allows him to interact with the students outside
of the classroom. He has developed a personal interest in the
youth, especially the football players, and always has the
welfare of his students at heart. Mr. Wolf and his. wife have
opened their home to members of the team who frequently can be
found dining with the Wolfs and their children. They support
students emotionally and financially, sometimes paying for
clothing, doctor bills, and medical insurance for many of the
players. Mr. Wolf counsels the players to prevent them from
succumbing to negative alternatives and influences. He has given
team members confidence and security in the knowledge that he is
always available for them.
The President salutes Coach Timothy Wolf for exemplifying his
belief that, "From now on in America, any definition of a
successful life must include serving others."
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 1992
The President today recognized the volunteers of the Age to Age
program at Arkansas Tech University as the 664th Daily Point of
Light for the Nation. For over three years, Tech students have
volunteered their time and effort to children and the elderly in
their community.
The volunteers of Age to Age work with children from low-income
or single-parent homes and homebound elderly individuals who have
no family living in the immediate area. Participants, who are
referred to Age to Age through their schools and churches,
receive support and companionship through the program.
Sixty Arkansas Tech University students work on an individual
basis once a week with a group of 65 children and elderly
persons. The college students act as positive role models to
children, many of whom have suffered neglect and abuse. They
offer cultural stimulation, social interaction, educational
tutoring, and emotional support; all activities which attempt to
foster healthy attitudes and self-confidence among the youth.
Children attend workshops on personal hygiene, social skills, and
self-esteem development. Student-taught courses also encourage
parental involvement.
Age to Age volunteers also reach out to senior citizens,
providing dialogue, companionship, and a helping hand. The
students benefit from these daily associations by developing and
maintaining intergenerational friendships.
The President salutes the volunteers of the Age to Age program
for their community service efforts and for demonstrating his
belief that, "From now on in America, any definition of a
successful life must include serving others." "
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date:
1/2
TO:
RON KAUFMAN
FROM:
JOHN S. GARDNER
Special Assistant to the President
and Assistant Staff Secretary
Can you please draft a response
for the President to sign upon
his return?
Thanks.
ARTHUR E. POLK
2012 Columbia Pike; Apt. 5
Arlington, VA 22204-4614
(703)892-5380
EDUCATION
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Cambridge, MA
JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
1990-1991
Master of Public Administration. Concentration in Business and
Government.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
1973-1974
Master of Business Administration. Concentration in Money &
Financial Markets.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Murfreesboro, TN
Bachelor of Science Degree, Economics & Accounting.
1972
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
LAUDER FOR MAYOR OF NEW YORK
I assisted Fred Brown in his capacity as consultant to Ronald
Lauder during the campaign for the Republican candidate for
Mayor of New York City. Provided public policy briefings on
economic issues.
ANDREWS FOR BOROUGH PRESIDENT OF MANHATTAN
Served on campaign committee to elect a Republican President
of the Borough of Manhattan. Mobilized campaign workers and
assisted in fund raising. Analyzed public policy issues.
D'AMATO FOR SENATOR
I helped organize the New York State Black Republicans in the
successful campaign for the Senator. Approximately 40% of the
Black vote supported D'Amato.
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY 1988
Petition carrier for Vice President Bush in successful New
York State ballot drive to get candidate on the state ticket.
Co-Chair of the New York State Black Republican Council
(NYSBRC) Finance Committee during primary. Mobilized voters
in the Bronx and Harlem during the Primary.
BUSH/QUAYLE 1988
Assisted in the fund raising efforts of the National Black
Republican Council (NBRC) during the general election.
Participated in several successful efforts at the Waldorf-
Astoria, Wall Street Vista Hotel and the Washington Sheraton.
The Waldorf and Wall Street efforts each raised over $1.0
million. Served on the organizing and planning committees of
NBRC for the Republican National Convention in 1988.
CURRICULUM VITAE, ARTHUR E. POLK (continued, page 2).
NATIONAL BLACK REPUBLICAN COUNCIL
Interim Executive Director
Have been in this capacity since July 1991. Responsible for
daily activities of the national organization. Most recently
coordinated various State chapters in generating local support
for the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Clarence Thomas.
Assisted local NBRC members to conduct campaigns for elected
offices. Since 1985 I have served on various committees of the
NBRC in the capacities of Co-Chair of Budget, Economic
Development, Finance and Planning.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
NEW AFRICA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED
Kaduna, Nigeria
Managing Director
1987-1989
Conducted feasibility study and business plan to establish
this merchant bank for the NNDC Ltd., a jointly owned company
of the eleven northern states of Nigeria. After licensing the
bank, I had total responsibility for all activities of the
bank as it served in various financial capacities to the
Federal and State governments. Bank was a financial advisor
to the Federal governments $8.0 Bn natural gas project.
UNITED DANIELS SECURITIES, INC./
New York, NY
CARTWRIGHT SECURITIES, INC.
1984-1986
Senior Vice President
Established and headed the public finance departments of these
Wall Street investment banking firms. Firms served as
underwriter, syndicate and selling group members, as well as
financial advisors to federal, state and local governments on
more than $15.0 Bn in financings. I interfaced with elected
and appointed officials across the country.
PANAFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
Accra, Ghana
Vice President
1978-1984
Served as consultant to several Wall Street and European
investment banking firms as they provided services to African
governments, central banks and ministries of finance. I was
a financial consultant on various projects in the Caribbean
and Africa.
MERRILL LYNCH INTERNATIONAL
NY And LONDON
Senior Associate
1976-1977
Co-headed effort to establish a branch office in West Africa.
Provided various financial services to African and Caribbean
countries. Trained and licensed to sell all financial
products of the firm.
CURRICULUM VITAE, ARTHUR E. POLK (continued, page 3).
MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY
New York, NY
Commercial Lending Officer
1975-1976
Completed banking officers management development program to
include extensive credit analysis training and commercial
lending preparation. Interned in the Public and Municipal
Finance Departments of the bank.
PERSONAL
Have lived and travelled extensively in the U.S., Europe,
Africa, and the Caribbean. Speak and understand some French.
Enjoy playing squash, basketball and reading. Have been NASD
Series 7, 24, 53. and 63 licensed.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 15, 1991
Dear Mr. Polk,
Now that the new session of the U.S. Supreme Court
is underway, I wanted to pass along my personal
thanks for your dedication and efforts on behalf
of Judge Clarence Thomas' nomination.
At Clarence Thomas' swearing-in ceremony, the
President stated simply, "America is blessed to
have a man of this character serve on its Highest
Court."
Thank you again for your help in making this a
reality.
Sincerely,
John H. H.Summ Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Arthur Polk
National Black Republican Council
375 South End Avenue, Plaza 400-84
New York, New York 10280
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 30, 1991
Mr. Fred Brown
Mr. Arthur Polk
National Black Republican Council
440 First Street, N.W.
Suite 409
Washington, D.C. 20001
Dear Gentlemen,
I appreciated receiving your packet of clippings on your
activities on behalf of Judge Clarence Thomas. I have taken the
liberty of bragging on you to many here.
It was certainly a victory for all of us, for all Americans!
There were some tough times there for a while and without the
continued and unwavering support of individuals from the NBRC I
am not sure that we would have won those much needed Democrat
votes. Your team really kept the pressure on those Senators back
in their states where it really counts.
I'm sorry that I missed your national executive board
meeting but do hope to see you both sometime in the near future.
Take care and thanks again for all your help. You were a
valuable part of the team!
Special
for Public Liaison
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November 26, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR: Leigh Ann Metzger, Special Assistant to the
President, Public Liaison
THROUGH:
Arthur Polk, Executive Director, National
Black Republican Council
FROM:
Fred Brown, Chairman, NBRC
SUBJECT:
Review of the NBRC Activities
As a continuation of the memorandum sent to you in October which
summarized then current activities of the NBRC please find attached
copies of memos which serve as updates in these various areas.
The election activities as well as results are described. Some of
the elections were actually won but all were successful as the
President's message was delivered, even when we did not win the
particular position. These candidates opened new doors and opened
fertile minds for new views and ideas. The NBRC hopes to utilize
these relationships in a successful Bush/Quayle for '92 re-election
effort. We also hope to get more members to run on the local level
in 1992.
Senator Specter has also agreed to attend a testimonial reception
on January 30th, 1992. We are going to start early in supporting
his re-election effort given the fact that he is one of the
"targeted Senators" by the now silent but quite active special
interest groups. The DNC has obviously convinced these groups that
their interest will be better served by subduing their public
posturing on single issue agendas.
The subject of an interim communications effort prior to the actual
campaign commencing is discussed in a separate memorandum which I
sent to you yesterday.
As preparations are made for the '92 Campaign the NBRC will make
every effort to be of assistance to the President.
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Republican
National
Committee
Jeanie Austin
Co-Chairman
October 23, 1991
Mr. Fred Brown
Chairman
National Black Republican Council
Dear Fred:
Thank you for the update on NBRC candidates. I totally agree with you that fielding
candidates at the local level is a first but nonetheless, vital -- step to a long term
political strategy for more Republican representation. You should be commended for
taking an active role in recruiting and fielding candidates from your organization.
Their qualifications certainly look impressive.
I have forwarded your list to Maggie Rogers for the Political Division's review.
Please feel free to contact Maggie or Clarence Carter, the RNC's newly-appointed
Director of African-American Affairs, should you have additional suggestions.
Also, if there is anything that you need from this end, do not hesitate to call me.
Again, thanks for the information, and please keep me informed of your progress.
Sincerely,
Jeanie Jeanie Austin
Co-Chairman
cc:
Clayton Yeutter
Norm Cummings
Maggie Rogers
Clarence Carter
Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center
310 First Street Southeast
Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 863-8545
Telex: 701144 FAX: 863-8820
November 12, 1991
COPY
MEMORANDUM FOR: JEANIE AUSTIN, CO-CHAIRMAN, RNC
THROUGH:
ARTHUR POLK, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FROM:
FRED BROWN, CHAIRMAN
SUBJECT:
NOVEMBER ELECTION RESULTS FOR NBRC
Even though all the candidates who ran for office did not win, over
all, the recently completed elections must be viewed by all
standards as successful. In situations where our members did not
win it was more than obvious that the Party and the President's
message was heard loud and clear at the grass roots level. These
losses have laid the ground work for future assaults on these
offices which, in most instances, democrats had in the past taken
for granted.
We now have a Republican Mayor of Inkster, MI; Mr. Ed Bivens. Mrs.
Joan Johnson was elected Town Clerk of Central Islip, NY. Mr.
Marvin Walker was successful in his effort to become a member of
the Oakton (IL) Community Board of Trustees, a stepping stone to
higher office.
In the New York City councilmanic races there were good showings
for first time candidates Ronald Perry, Rudy Washington and Richard
Thomas. All showed well in traditionally strong democratic
districts and carried the message to the voters. They will return.
In New Jersey, Ed Tiller our State NBRC Chairman gave the
democratic Senate Leader a tough race, 52% to 48%, and is generally
credited with diverting the Senate Leader's resources from
assisting other democratic candidates in the state. John Smith in
the 37th State Assembly District was almost successful losing by
only 2%. Dorcas O'Neal-Williams gathered 21% of the vote in the
27th District, Janie Thomas had 12% and Kurt Culbreath 11% in the
29th District. These were all strongly democratic districts in the
past. Ed Tiller was instrumental in convincing 17 Blacks to run for
state wide office in New Jersey.
In addition to NBRC candidates who ran, Mary Walker, National
Committee Woman from California, was highly instrumental in
advising the successful campaign of Ms. Susan Weiner for Mayor of
Savannah, GA. Ms. Weiner unseated a 21 year democratic Mayor to win
the post.
These candidates were able representatives of the President and the
Party and they will be heard from in the future.
National
COPY
Black
Republican
Council
October 18, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEANIE AUSTIN
Fred Brown
CO-CHAIRMAN, RNC
Chairman
THROUGH:
ARTHUR POLK, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FROM:
FRED BROWN, CHAIRMAN
SUBJECT:
NBRC MEMBERS WHO ARE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE
As an objective of NBRC to attract more Black's into the Party it
is our opinion that if the Republican Party message in an
unadulterated fashion can be properly communicated to the targeted
community, the result will be that due to the content of the
policies then more Blacks would become members. Communicating the
message properly versus changing or tailoring the message is or
should be the objective.
Running attractive and familiar candidates is one method of getting
the Party's message to the targeted groups. Campaigns offer the
best opportunity to present policies and new ideas to an electorate
requiring education. It is our experience that local candidates are
more successful in penetrating into local community institutions
such as churches, lodges, social clubs and other grassroots
organizations. Individual voters at this level usually have some
previous familiarity with the candidates and are more disposed to
listening to the positions taken by the candidates. NBRC has
therefore taken a more aggressive role in motivating its members
to seek elected office especially on the local levels. NBRC's long
term objective is to run candidates for and win local races, then
translate this grassroots success into a solid base which can later
lead to attractive candidates who can then win U.S. House and
Senate seats.
These local candidates, even when they are not successful on their
first attempts to be elected, eventually deliver the Party's
message which leads to an opening up and widening of the public
policy debates on a community level.
There are currently several NBRC members running for local offices.
Included in this memorandum are several candidates with very good
chances in their respective races of having a positive impact for
the Party.
440 First Street, N.W., Suite 409, Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 662-1335
CONTINUED, PAGE 2
1. Mr. Ed Bivens - Candidate for Mayor of Inkster, MI.
Considered a frontrunner.
- Trustee Inkster Board of Education
- Former Mayor of Inkster 1970-75
- Founding member of NBRC at 1972 RNC
2. Mr. Richard Thomas - Candidate for Councilman of 49th
District of New York City. A new district.
- Commissioner of Staten Island Secession Commission
- Professional Architect
- Numerous civic organizations
3. Mr. Ronald Perry - Candidate for Councilman for 7th
District of New York City.
-. Tenant organizer for privatizing public housing
- Wall Street account executive
- Advocate for homeless families
- Board member of community based organizations
4. Mrs. Joan Johnson - Candidate for Town Clerk of Central
Islip, New York
- Currently Town Clerk
- Vice Chair, Suffolk County Republican Women
- Deputy Commissioner, Islip. Human Services
- Board member, Community Development Agency
5. Ed Tiller - Candidate for Senate, 17th Legislative District
of New Jersey
- Chairman of the Piscataway GOP
- Trustee Plainfield "Big Brothers"
- Former National Director of the Jaycees
- Board member of numerous organizations
6. Rev. Ernest Davis - Candidate for Alderman, 3rd Ward
Poughkeepsie, New York
- Senior Chaplain New York State Dept. of Correctional
Services
- Pastor the Dover Second Baptist Church
- Developer of community church housing projects
- Member of various community boards
As these campaigns develop, periodic reports will be submitted.
Also some of these candidates could probably benefit from some
forms of assistance from the RNC.
Chran
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
01/02/92
FOR: SHIRLEY GREEN
FROM: PHILLIP BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Information
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CARDINAL 'S RESIDENCE
TEL: 1-617-782-8358
Jan 02,92 10
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Rose Zamaria Attn: Robin
FROM:
Kaye Woodward
RE:
notes of congratulation
DATE:
January 2, 1992
Cardinal Law would be grateful if a note of congratulation from
the President could be sent to Archbishop-elect Daniel A. Cronin, who is
to be installed as the Archbishop of Hartford, Connecticut on Tuesday,
January 28. His address is 134 Farmington Street, HartFord, CT 06105
His Eminence would also be grateful if a telegram of
congratulations could be sent to Bishop-elect John Glynn, who will be
installed as a Bishop in the Military Ordinariate on Monday, January 6.
His telegram should be directed to the office of Ambassador Melady, Villa
Richardson, Via Giacome Medici 11, 00153 Rome, Italy.
Many thanks!
Chian
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date: 1/2
TO:
CONNIE HORNER
FROM: JOHN S. GARDNER
Special Assistant to the President
and Assistant Staff Secretary
nomination? Cardinal Law on the McBride
to Could you please respond directly
Thanks.
J.
CARDINAL 's RESIDENCE
ICL.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Rose Zamaria Attn: Robin
FROM: Kaye Woodward
RE:
National Commission on Aids
DATE: January 2, 1992
As I mentioned on the telephone, the Cardinal would like to know
the status of the nominations for the National Commission on Aids.
His Eminence has faxed a resume to the President to nominate
Robert McBride. I include a copy of his resume with this memorandum.
ROBERT G. McBRIDE
221 Massachusetts Avenue, #914
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 267-8030 Res.
(617) 421-7097 Bus.
EXPERIENCE
THE GILLETTE COMPANY, Boston, MA
1990-Present
Benefit Design Analyst
Design and redesign Domestic Employee Benefit
Plans, 1.e., Medical, Life, LTD, 401K, Pension
Plans
Advise foreign subsidiaries on design of
International Benefit Plans
Interpret federal regulations and propose
changes
Manage all AIDS counseling and educational
efforts
1988-1990
International Personnel Representative
Designed compensation packages for expatriates
located in the United States, Canada and Mexico
Reviewed and approved compensation packages for
employees located in South America
Advised the Gillette International Group on new
and competitive compensation procedures
BANK OF BOSTON, Boston, MA
1987-1988
Manager, Pension/401X Administration, Corporate
Human Resources
Redesign Bank of Boston's profit sharing plan
and implement new record-keeping system for a
participant base of 7,000 with assets greater
than $250MM
Review, research, recommend and implement a new
pension record-keeping system for a participant
base of 4,500
Interpret plan documents and federal
regulations governing qualified plans and
advise senior management of necessary changes
Ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of
operational tasks and reportings filed with
regulatory agencies
Manage, develop, and train a staff of four
administrators
1986-1987
Human Resource Management Trainee
Selected to join a two-year training program
which provided on-the-job experience in areas
such as Benofits, Employment, Compensation,
Systems and Training
Corporate Employee Benefits
Studied federal laws regulating welfare plans
Evaluated, proposed, and implemented new
administrative procedures governing the
administration of welfare plans
Promoted from the trainee program to position
as Manager, Pension/401K Administration
Employment
Recruited exempt and non-exempt personnel
Organized five job fairs
Interviewed and evaluated employment agencies
Compensation
Prepared job descriptions, evaluated job
comparison results, and applied pay scales to
such jobs
Assisted in the development of the non-exempt
merit pay program for 8,000 employees
Human Resource Information Systems
Designed and delivered an introductory PC
training program for non-exempt employees
Developed, tested, and edited training
materials for Goldengate software
1982-1986
Manager of Correspondent Bank Funding, Treasury
Banking Group
Positioned Bank of Boston assets at
correspondent banks; analyzed services for cost
efficiency
Controlled $450-640MM in daily cash flow while
maintaining aggregate target levels of $35-50MM
Managed, developed and trained staff of seven
EDUCATION
BOSTON STATE COLLEGE, Boston, MA
Elementary Education
ACTIVITIES
Office of AIDS Ministry of the Archdiocese of
Boston
AIDS Educator/Volunteer
Names Fund for AIDS Services
Member of the Board of Directors - Officer
New England Corporate Consortium for AIDS
Education
Honorary Member and Advisor
National Catholic AIDS Network
Member and Conference Presenter
Chron
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: 01/02/92
NOTE FOR: SAMUEL K. SKINNER
The President has reviewed the attached, and it is
forwarded to you for your:
Information
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Thank you.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
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December 30, 1991
Dear Ed,
Sam Skinner showed me your thoughtful
letter of December 20th.
Although I won't go into each point raised,
I am grateful to you for those constructive
suggestions. I would like to think our
America 2000 Education Program is right in
line with one of your suggestions on primary
and secondary school education.
This is being dictated on the first leg of our
trip to Asia, which I hope will be productive.
Best wishes for the New Year.
Sincerely,
CoBel
Mr. E. S. Woolard, Jr.
Chairman of the Board
E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company
Wilmington, Delaware 19898
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
December 20, 1991
The Honorable Samuel K. Skinner
Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Sam:
Last week we briefly discussed ideas related to the U.S.
economy. You indicated you would be interested in any other ideas.
Therefore, I'd like to outline some points of view in more detail for your
consideration. At the outset, let me say that President Bush has
succeeded in creating a vision of a New World Order and establishing
America as the unquestionable champion of democracy. He has articulated
freedom's values and demonstrated the will to use military might against
those who create disorder or threaten world peace.
Now a comparable vision of American commerce is needed to
restore faith in our economic might and encourage people to invest here.
The Presidential challenge is to articulate a credible economic vision and
create a sense of confidence. The Administration needs to acknowledge
and deal with two separate issues:
The first and central economic issue in the U.S. at present is
fear. As the recession continues, Americans, whether blue-collar, white-
collar, middle management or professional are concerned about whether or
not they will have a job next year. This insecurity is reinforced each day
as businesses and governments announce downsizing. The media feed on it
and people become even more fearful. The anxiety this causes saps the
nation's energy. Financial measures alone will not bolster the economy
when the underlying problem is a general fear of unemployment. It's an
emotional issue, not a logical one. We are in a serious recession, but
we've been through them before. We will emerge from this one as well.
When the recession is over, however, we will still be dealing
with a second issue: American industry is restructuring to strengthen its
ability to compete in a global economy. This is good news, not bad. Past
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recessions were manufacturing-based and resulted in blue-collar layoffs.
Many of these jobs came back after the recession when demand stimulated
greater production. Many jobs which are being eliminated today are
white-collar, professional positions. These jobs will not come back when
the recession ends. The cultures that Du Pont and many others are in the
process of creating will rely on smaller corporate staffs to keep costs at
lower levels.
If we acknowledge these two distinct economic events, we can
begin creating specific programs to help the new economy take shape and
formulate a vision for a stronger, globally competitive U.S. Ideas to
consider for the short term include:
1) Focus on the key industries and initiatives needed to improve the
economy such as housing, automotive, electronics, and public works.
Develop the infrastructure necessary to compete globally.
(Transportation bill was a good start.) Also, develop strategies for
industries where jobs are declining because we are losing share
globally.
2) To the extent that trouble spots are geographical and structural e.g.,
companies located on the coasts and involving white-collar workforce
- target these areas and workers for training and economic
development.
3) The federal deficit always increases in a recession and it will again
this time. The challenge to leadership is not to let it increase on its
own, but to make sure that any increase in the deficit results in
something productive. An investment in the range of $50 to $75
billion, or 1.25% of the GNP, is needed to jump-start the economy.
4) Government regulatory agencies should use their influence to drive
key technologies and industries (e.g., allow telephone companies to
carry services which require optical fiber to the home). Government
agencies should also streamline their procedures so that the cost of
compliance does not penalize U.S. companies opposite their world
competitors.
5) Reduce real long-term interest rates to stimulate markets and make
projects more viable. This in turn will reduce the federal deficit.
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6) Establish a bipartisan commission including labor to develop specific
action items over the next six months to deal with the issue of global
competitiveness. (Refer to Greenspan Commission on social security.)
7) Many people leaving large companies are financially secure, often
having received enhanced pensions or with lump sum payments and
cash from their company savings plans to reinvest. Simplify the
process of receiving support from the Small Business Administration
for those who wish to invest in entrepreneurial start-ups.
Long-term steps might include:
1) Appoint retired CEO's from specific industries as deputies for
Ambassadors to selected countries with a minimum three-year tour
of duty. Clearly the issues of the 21st century will be as much
economic as political. A strong presence in other countries is critical
if we hope to be a player in the new global economy.
2) Select current CEO's to work one-on-one with key Ambassadors to
help understand markets and provide business counsel. This would be
another step toward aligning government and business for global
competitiveness.
3) Provide special funding for education relating to skill and operating
jobs.
4) Place emphasis on primary and secondary school education to better
prepare people entering the workforce. Better educated workers will
not only be more productive, they will also help attract foreign
investment to the U.S.
Regardless of whether you wish to pursue any of these initial
thoughts, 1 believe it's critical that you receive counsel from CEO's on how
we are restructuring in the U.S. to compete globally. If you wish any
elaboration on these points, please give me a call.
Regards,
ED
E. S. Woolard, Jr.
Chron
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WASHINGTON
DATE: 01/02/92
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Nick,
More complaints on the
regulators. Just FYI.
GB
Aboard Air Force One
December 30, 1991
Dear Alex:
Your letter reached me just as I was taking off on
my trip to Asia. In fact, I am dictating this note
aboard Air Force One.
Although I won't go into each point raised, I am
grateful to you for those constructive suggestions.
I particularly noted your comments on the regulators.
I am convinced that Treasury is trying very hard to
do something in this area.
Thanks, Alex, for your vote of confidence and your
friendship through the years. Happy New Year to
you and yours.
Sincerely,
Mr. Alex G. Spanos
A.G. Spanos Companies
1341 W. Robinhood Drive
Stockton, California 95207
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A. G. SPANOS CC
1341 W. ROBINHOOD DRIVE
STOCKTON, CALIFO
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December 26, 1991
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
In anticipation of your trip to Japan, I wanted to share some
thoughts with you regarding the state of the economy in our country.
The whole country will be watching to see the kind of agreements
you will reach with the Japanese, specifically. in the area of the
existing trade imbalance between the two countries. In many
regards, it is a trip of great importance to your administration, not
the least, in that depending on how successful it is, it may signal a
turnaround in the economic picture here at home, both practically
and psychologically.
As momentous as this trip is, I want to urge you to also maintain
your continuing attention on the problems at home. First, let me say
how pleased I was to finally hear the White House openly admit that
we are indeed in a recession. It was a great step in the right
direction, because we can not begin to solve our problems unless we
recognize that we have problems.
Last September, I had the privilege of sharing with you my thoughts
on the state of the economy, in Los Angeles during the TEAM 100
meeting. Since then, I have had no reason to change those views,
which by the way have been repeatedly confirmed by discussions I
have had with major banking institutions, business colleagues, and
more importantly by the fact that there has been no perceptible
change in the economy.
December 26, 1991
Page 2
Mr. President, the reason the economy has not yet begun to swing
around is because the heart of our economic problems has not been
adequately addressed. And that problem is the absolute control
banking regulators exercise on the lending policies of financial
institutions. Before any new laws are enacted or any other
measure has been taken, first and foremost, the
stranglehold of the regulators on the lending institutions
must be loosened. We can lower interest rates to zero, but
if banks are discouraged or not allowed to lend, nothing
will change. Unless businessmen have access to financial
resources there is no way to change the pace of this
economy.
It is my understanding that the administration more or less believes
that the subject of the regulators is too politically hot to handle,
decisively and drastically. Mr. President, the regulators were put
there by a Republican administration and it should be a Republican
administration that will either remove them or redirect their
efforts at the soonest possible time.
At the same time, I urge you to continue and expand the interest the
administration has shown in repealing all or part of the 1986 tax
law. Specifically, I believe that lowering tax rates on capital gains,
and reinstituting the passive loss deductions and the personal
interest deduction would foster economic activity in all markets.
There are also other options, some new and some old. What we need
is to look at all options and begin to process them into the system
as soon as possible. If we do not act quickly and the economy
continues to remain sluggish, there may be other announcements
similar to the one recently made by General Motors, where
conveniently their absence of good management and their inability to
compete in the open market was conveniently placed on the doorstep
of the recession and, ultimately, the administration.
December 26, 1991
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As you well know, I have the highest regard and confidence in you.
I
hope this letter will be of service to you in your efforts to resolve
this critical situation. I wish you every success in your trip to
Japan and may the new year usher in a new era of economic
prosperity.
With warmest regards,
I len
Alex G. Spanos
P.S.
Please know that
of am with you & have
always been with you
and continue to be with
you God Bless
alex
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John & Bardne
1/31/92
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Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 1992
The President today recognized Betsy Stites of Longview, Texas,
as the 684th Daily Point of Light for the Nation. Mrs. Stites,
52, volunteers as a speech therapist for the Crisman Preparatory
School.
Shortly after retiring after 21 years as a full-time speech
therapist in May 1990, Mrs. Stites decided that she still wanted
to remain involved with children. Previously a volunteer at
Crisman Preparatory School, she accepted a permanent position as
a much-needed volunteer speech therapist in the fall of 1990 --
making certain that her time would be devoted entirely to working
one-to-one with children with special needs. Volunteering eight
hours a day, four days a week, she has contributed over 2,000
hours to the children at Crisman.
Of the 41 children with learning disabilities who attend Crisman,
Mrs. Stites works individually with at least 27 each week. She
helps them develop their auditory skills and reinforces their
self-esteem through loving guidance. She also listens to the
students read aloud and assesses their reading comprehension.
The mother of one eight year old student claims that, "Lots of
things would not be possible without Betsy. She's a vital part
of our school.' " The goal for Mrs. Stites and Crisman Preparatory
is the eventual "mainstreaming" of these very special students
into standard school.
The President salutes Betsy Stites for exemplifying his belief
that, "From now on in America, any definition of a successful
life must include serving others." "
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February 5, 1992
The President today recognized the volunteers of Habitat for
Humanity of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the 686th Daily Point of
Light for the Nation. By building and renovating homes, the
volunteers provide a decent, safe place to live for families in
their community who can not afford housing.
More than 150 Harrisburg area volunteers are currently renovating
sixty-year old row houses badly in need of repair. Local
contractors and businesses furnish material and equipment needed
for the construction.
Of special interest is the effort put forth by the residents of
the Bethesda Mission, a shelter for homeless men. Sixty of these
men took part in the "I'll Be Home for Christmas" project last
year, which renovated houses for five families. By participating
in Habitat, the homeless men get a chance to learn a new skill
and improve their self-esteem through successful work. Through
its continuous involvement with Habitat, the Mission not only
strengthens itself but also gives the house renovating
organization some much needed helping hands.
Besides renovating existing homes, Habitat volunteers also reach
out to new homeowners through a continuing education program
which teaches basic household management skills, such as
balancing a checkbook, budgeting money, and paying bills. By
requiring a "Sweat Equity" of 350 hours of return service,
Habitat enables new homeowners to learn minor repair skills and
to help others who are in similar situations. For at least one
year after the completion of a project, Habitat volunteers visit
to check on how the property has been maintained and on the new
owner's financial management.
The President salutes the volunteers of Habitat for Humanity of
Harrisburg for exemplifying his belief that, "From now on in
America, any definition of a successful life must include serving
others.'
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February 7, 1992
The President today recognized Julius C. Mitchell of Greenville,
North Carolina, as the 688th Daily Point of Light for the Nation.
Mr. Mitchell, a steadfast supporter of adult literacy, is working
to transform his community by building a culture that fosters
lifelong learning.
Mr. Mitchell, 41, recently learned to read through Literacy
Volunteers of America-Pitt County (LVA). At age 38, he was
matched with a volunteer tutor, Mac Nicholson, a retiree, who
helped him develop writing and reading skills. The two continue
to meet on a weekly basis as Mr. Mitchell works towards his goal
of becoming a volunteer literacy tutor.
Mr. Mitchell is a spokesman and representative of Pitt County LVA
and also participates in its work as a board member. By relating
his experience to people throughout the community, he not only
inspires area residents to become volunteer tutors, but motivates
nonreaders to step forward and begin literacy training. Program
officials attribute the increase in both students and tutors to
his inspirational speeches and personal motivational skills.
In 1991, Mr. Mitchell became involved with Habitat for Humanity,
through which volunteers build and repair homes for those in need
of affordable housing. Each Saturday, he helps another LVA
student, whose house was built by the Habitat chapter, repay the
organization through labor intensive service such as painting and
carpentry. Mr. Mitchell's other efforts include counseling youth
at the Medical Center Baptist Church Summer Camp, serving as a
Royal Ambassador and leader for the church's youth groups, and
collecting and delivering goods for the Greenville Community
Shelter, a transitional housing alternative for the homeless.
The President salutes Julius Mitchell for exemplifying his belief
that, "From now on in America, any definition of a successful
life must include serving others."
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UNTIL FEBRUARY 8, 1992
The President today recognized Thora Shaw of Webb city, Missouri,
as the 689th Daily Point of Light for the Nation. Her long
record as a counselor and friend to inmates at the Jasper County
Jail has helped transform their lives and make her community a
safer place to live.
Mrs. Shaw, 68, regularly visits the County Jail in Jasper,
Missouri, where she extends friendship and spiritual guidance to
some seventy-seven inmates. She counsels inmates at lease twice
each week on their personal problems, offering advice and leading
many of them in religious services. Mrs. Shaw has no formal
training in counseling or education. Having received her high
school diploma through correspondence courses at age thirty-
eight, she assists with adult education classes for the inmates
and has helped forty of them obtain GEDs. Upon their release
from prison, she has helped many ex-convicts find meaningful
employment. Jail officials cite Mrs. Shaw's support and
encouragement of the prisoners as having a positive influence on
their morale and hope for the future.
In May of 1976, Mrs. Shaw started her work in the prison by
visiting a single inmate. On a subsequent visit, she was
approached by a guard who asked her to talk to one of the other
prisoners about marital problems. With her counseling career
thus begun, she began forming trusting friendships with the
inmates, who now affectionately call her "Mom."
While Mrs. Shaw's greatest achievement has been her ability to
lend a listening ear and to effectively counsel the inmates, she
also volunteers her time as the jail's barber. On her rounds,
she distributes personal hygiene products such as toothbrushes,
shower wraps, and combs to the inmates. These items come from
her "Hallelujah" bag; a collection of items donated or purchased
by generous community members.
When not at the jail, Mrs. Shaw can usually be found volunteering
at The Central Christian Center in Joplin, Missouri. Her
activities there include personal, marital, and religious
counseling.
The President salutes Thora Shaw for exemplifying his belief
that, "From now on in America, any definition of a successful
life must include serving others. "
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THE VICTIMS OF PAN AM FLIGHT 103
135 Algonquin Parkway Whippany, NJ 07981
January 29, 1991
The Honorable George Bush
President of the United States of America
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC
Dear President Bush,
State-sponsored terrorism is the damning framework of the landmark indictments
handed down in the Pan Am bombing case.
On January 21, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution
731, calling for the extradition of the accused terrorists from $ member state. It
demanded that Libya, "immediately provide a full and effective response" not dnly to
the Pan Am bombing but also to the UTA bombing which resulted in the premeditated
murder of 447 innocent citizens of 32 nations.
The civilized community and the United Nations are at & crossroads which will
determine how our world survives the present and, more critically. how it will
guarantee its survival into the 21st century. The United Nations must be
uncompromising on the issue of terrorists and the states that support them.
Countries that aid. abot and protect terrorists should be subjected to paralyzing
international economic senctions.
"The Victims of Pan Am Flight 103" urge you, Mr. President, to pubh 10kg and
hard for strong, effective United Nations economic sanctions against Libya. This will
not only punish Libya but will serve notice to other promoters of terror, Syria and
Iran. that this and any form of political terrorism is over. Too, the United States must
press for the use of a coordinated United Nations military force to remove terrorists
and/ or punish sponsor countries.
History will show that the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 was the benchmark of state-
sponsored terrorism. It has served as the International catalyst that has galtanized
the world community into universal condemnation. The issue here is not revenge
but rather social order, law and morality. Terrorism is a crime against all nations.
Terrorists must be subject to arrest by any country in any country. Countries that
support terrorism must be isolated diplomatically, economically and if needed.
militarily.
Mr. President; we remind you of this Chinese proverb:
"The offect of our actions may be postponed but they are
never fort. There is an inevitable reward for good deeds
and so inescapable punishment for bad.
But Sincerely ammence
Aphrodite being
Bort Ammermen, President
Aperodite Tesiris. Chald
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 30, 1992
Dear Bob:
On Tuesday the House Ways and Means Committee
reported out an amended version of H.R. 4095,
a bill to extend Federal unemployment benefits
through July 4 of this year. That bill was the
result of agreement among the Administration,
Chairman Rostenkowski, and Republican Leader
Bob Michel. I fully support that agreement.
It is my hope that the Senate Finance Committee
will approve the measure without amendments, and
that the full House and Senate will quickly follow
suit. Given that there are American workers whose
benefits are expiring, I hope the bill will be on
my desk for signature prior to the Congressional
recess scheduled for February 7.
I am informed by the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget that, according to our
estimates, the compromise is consistent with the
Budget Enforcement Act (BEA) in each of the Fiscal
Years 1992 through 1995. Because OMB estimates
that the compromise is fully funded in each of the
five budget years, no sequester would be triggered
by enactment of the compromise.
Thank you for your assistance in seeking a
bipartisan solution to this problem.
Sincerely,
GBl
The Honorable Robert Dole
Republican Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 30, 1992
Dear Bob:
On Tuesday the House Ways and Means Committee
reported out an amended version of H.R. 4095,
a bill to extend Federal unemployment benefits
through July 4 of this year. That bill was the
result of agreement among the Administration,
Chairman Rostenkowski, and Republican Leader
Bob Michel. I fully support that agreement.
It is my hope that the Senate Finance Committee
will approve the measure without amendments, and
that the full House and Senate will quickly follow
suit. Given that there are American workers whose
benefits are expiring, I hope the bill will be on
my desk for signature prior to the Congressional
recess scheduled for February 7.
I am informed by the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget that, according to our
estimates, the compromise is consistent with the
Budget Enforcement Act (BEA) in each of the Fiscal
Years 1992 through 1995. Because OMB estimates
that the compromise is fully funded in each of the
five budget years, no sequester would be triggered
by enactment of the compromise.
Thank you for your assistance in seeking a
bipartisan solution to this problem.
Sincerely,
GaBl
The Honorable Bob Packwood
Ranking Republican Member
Committee on Finance
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 30, 1992
Dear Lloyd:
On Tuesday the House Ways and Means Committee
reported out an amended version of H.R. 4095,
a bill to extend Federal unemployment benefits
through July 4 of this year. That bill was the
result of agreement among the Administration,
Chairman Rostenkowski, and Republican Leader
Bob Michel. I fully support that agreement.
It is my hope that the Senate Finance Committee
will approve the measure without amendments, and
that the full House and Senate will quickly follow
suit. Given that there are American workers whose
benefits are expiring, I hope the bill will be on
my desk for signature prior to the Congressional
recess scheduled for February 7.
I am informed by the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget that, according to our
estimates, the compromise is consistent with the
Budget Enforcement Act (BEA) in each of the Fiscal
Years 1992 through 1995. Because OMB estimates
that the compromise is fully funded in each of the
five budget years, no sequester would be triggered
by enactment of the compromise.
Thank you for your assistance in seeking a
bipartisan solution to this problem.
Sincerely,
The Honorable Lloyd Bentsen
Chairman
Committee on Finance
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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WRITTEN Q&A FOR CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
CANDIDATE COMPARISON
The attached are questions and answers regarding the President's
positions on education issues to be published in the Chronicle of
Higher Education, a distinguished journal of higher learning.
Please distribute this document to the appropriate offices for
comments by 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30. Thank you.
WRITTEN INTERVIEW WITH THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
SUBMITTED QUESTIONS AND PROPOSED ANSWERS
Question 1. Congress is authorized to make Pell Grants of $3,100
to the neediest students, but appropriators have provided only
enough to make $2,400 the maximum grant for fiscal 1992. Do you
favor making the Pell Grant program an entitlement to require
Congress to provide full financing for the grants? Where would
you find the money as required under the 1990 budget agreement?
Or would you renegotiate the agreement?
Answer: The President doe not believe it's in our best interest
to make the Pell Grant Program an entitlement. Entitlement
programs are the fastest growing area of Federal spending and a
chief cause of the growing Federal deficit. The Pell Grant
Program is functioning well in its current structure, and making
it an entitlement now will not benefit students or schools.
Additionally, making the Pell Grant Program an entitlement will
not free it from budget discipline. The Budget Enforcement Act
mandates that every increase in spending for an entitlement
program would have to be offset with savings from other
entitlements or paid for with tax increases.
The President's 1993 budget request for Pell Grants -- the
highest in program history -- will include sufficient funding to
provide a maximum grant of $3,700. By prioritizing resources, we
are making this investment in our future in a manner consistent
with the 1990 budget agreement. The President wants to continue
to ensure adequate funding, but not through an entitlement.
Question 2. Congressional Democrats have proposed to expand the
political support for Pell Grants and student-loan programs by
extending them to include more middle-income families. The Bush
Administration has said that the government's scarce resources
should be used to increase the size of grants for the neediest
students rather than expand the pool of recipients. What is your
position?
Answer: The President continues to feel that the neediest
students should be our greatest concern. These low-income
students are the people whom we most need to reach through our
educational system, and giving them larger Pell Grants is an
effective way to provide them with motivation as well as
financial support. At the same time, the President. is aware that
middle-class families are under great pressure to provide for the
education of their children. Therefore, he's proposed in his FY
'93 budget to increase the amount of Pell assistance available to
students from middle-income as well as low-income families, and
also to raise the loan limits on Stafford guaranteed student
loans.
Question 3. Concerned that high-school students do not strive to
excel because they know they will get into college, the Bush
Administration and other policy analysts have suggested that
federal student-aid programs reward high achievers. Do you favor
larger Pell Grants for students with good grades? Do you favor
making students with poor grades ineligible for federal aid?
Answer: The President agrees that students who work hard and
achieve high marks should be properly rewarded. That's why he's
proposed the "Presidential Achievement Scholarship" program.
This program would provide an additional $500 to Pell Grant
recipients who maintained good grades in high school and to those
who excel in college. Common sense tells us that tying
performance to reward is an effective way to motivate our
children to strive for higher achievement. As to refusing aid to
students with poor grades, the President doesn't want to award
scarce Federal aid funds to students who have not applied
themselves at the expense of other students who have demonstrated
success. But at the same time, we don't want to establish
unnecessarily rigid guidelines that might result in lessening the
opportunity of many needy students for a college education. We
already have in place standards for "satisfactory academic
progress." We are continuing to examine ways to establish
minimum academic standards without unduly limiting access.
Question 4. Some politicians have suggested that community
service be a prerequisite for Americans seeking Federal student
aid. Others have suggested that college graduates be allowed to
have their student-loan debts reduced if they engage in community
service. What is your position?
Answer: The President believes community service is truly
important to our success as Americans, and he has long worked to
promote volunteerism -- what he calls "Points of Light.' At the
same time, however, he believes the motivation for that spirit of
giving must come from the heart, not the wallet. The proposal to
make community service a prerequisite for Federal assistance may
preclude some students from receiving student aid if they were
unable to perform such service. This may have the effect of
impeding our progress toward achieving one of my AMERICA 2000
educational goals: "Every adult American will be literate and
will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a
global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of
citizenship. " A community service prerequisite would unfairly
impose an additional barrier to the most vulnerable members of
our population -- minorities, women, and dislocated workers in
need of retraining -- at a time when these workers are needed to
compete in a global economy. In addition, the demographics of
higher education are changing, with greater numbers of non-
traditional students being admitted to higher education programs.
These students cannot defer their education for a period of time
in community service jobs in anticipation of future financial
assistance.
However, the performance of community service is currently
recognized and has been incorporated into the Federal financial
aid programs. For example, the Guaranteed Student Loan and
Perkins loan programs provide for deferment of loan repayment
based on teaching in a teacher-shortage area, serving as a
volunteer in the Peace Corps or the ACTION program, or for
volunteer service for a tax-exempt organization.
Question 5. Democrats in the House of Representatives have
proposed simplifying the student-loan programs by eliminating
banks and making direct loans to students through their colleges
and trade schools. The Administration has opposed the idea
because of concerns that such a program would be difficult to
administer and that the sale of government securities to produce
$9-billion a year in loan capital would increase the national
debt. What is your position?
Answer: I believe you have summarized the President's views on
this proposal quite well. The Administration's position on the
direct Federal loan programs has been communicated to Congress by
Secretary Alexander. The Secretary has conveyed our strong
opposition to a new direct Federal loan program that would
replace, in whole or in part, the current Guaranteed Student Loan
(GSL) programs. The Administration is convinced that there are
far too many problems, risks, and costs associated with the
direct loan proposals under consideration to pursue these
proposals, and that comprehensive reforms to address identifiable
problems in the current GSL programs should be the focus of
reauthorization of the student loan program.
Of the $20 billion in student financial assistance provided
annually through the Department of Education, over half is
provided through the GSL programs. The GSL programs are a vital
part of the Nation's ability to finance post-secondary education.
We cannot afford to risk substituting an untried program for one
that is successfully assisting 3.5 million students annually.
Question 6. Administration officials have criticized "political
correctness" on college campuses and charged that college
policies of punishing racist of sexist remarks and actions may
violate the First Amendment. Do you believe "political
correctness" is a problem on campuses today? Do you favor
colleges having policies of punishing racist or sexist remarks or
actions?
Answer: The President believes that "political correctness" is a
genuine problem in American higher education today. On too many
campuses, an atmosphere of real intolerance for dissenting or
unfashionable political opinions has developed. This done in
many ways: through speech codes, through one-sided curriculum
requirements, through politically-motivated investment decisions
of college endowments, or by limiting guest lectures and speakers
to one side of the political spectrum.
As he said in Michigan last May, crusades that demand correct
behavior undermine diversity in the name of diversity. The real
losers are the students. It's ironic that at the same time the
rest of the world is throwing open its doors --- and universities
-- to democratic values, some U.S. students are being prevented
from sampling the wares of a free and open marketplace of ideas.
As far as punishment for those who espouse unpopular or even
misguided points of views, the President has strong feelings
about that, as well. The way to deal with racist remarks on
campus is the way we attempt to deal with them in the rest of
society: through debate on the facts. Racist appeals are based
on emotion, not on reason or facts, and they cannot stand up to
the light of day. Intending to correct past injustices,
"political correctness" all too often has the effect of replacing
old prejudices with new ones.
Question 7. Do you believe it is appropriate for colleges to
give preference in admissions and financial aid to minority
students? Why or why not?
Answer: As we work to promote educational opportunity for all
Americans, it is appropriate for colleges and universities to
structure their financial aid programs so they can attract a
diverse and intellectually stimulating student body. One way to
accomplish this is to consider geographic origin, cultural or
economic background as well as racial identity as factors in
awarding financial aid. While the President is on record as
strong proponent of increased educational opportunity for
minorities, fighting discrimination with discrimination is not
the way to achieve racial harmony. Therefore, he does not favor
financial aid based solely on minority group status. At the same
time, in situations where scholarships are being used to address
court desegregation orders or if the aid comes from private
sources, the President believes it is appropriate for
scholarships to be awarded solely on the basis of race. We need
both publicly and privately funded scholarships to ensure equal
educational opportunity for all Americans.
Question 8. Do you believe that the National Endowment for the
Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities should be
banned from supporting works that are obscene? If so, how would
you define obscene?
Answer: The President has said that he's been offended by some
of the filth that has passed for art and he strongly opposes
spending the taxpayers' money on obscene work. At the same time,
he has full confidence in NEA Chairman John Frohnmayer, a
sensitive, knowledgeable man of the arts, to handle this matter
responsibly. But in any case, the National Endowment for the
Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities are currently
banned from funding works that are considered obscene according
to the Supreme Court's definition of obscenity.
Question 9. Many scientific groups have recently criticized the
Nation's spending priorities for scientific research. They say
that too much money is being committed to "big science" projects
like the Superconducting Supercollider and the Space Station,
even though many scientists question the value of these projects,
as opposed to grants for individual research projects. Would you
support continued federal financing for these two projects and
why?
Answer: The President supports continued funding for these two
important projects, but not to the exclusion of "small science"
projects. The American people support scientific research for
two primary reasons: because it believes these investments pay
off and because of the intellectual excitement and adventure
these activities provide. Consider the Apollo program in the
1960s, which captured our imagination and resulted in countless
technological advances. While we explore the possibilities of
these "big science" projects, his Administration is
simultaneously committed to supporting "small science." We have
consistently requested funding levels above those provided by the
Congress for research projects by the National Science Foundation
and the National Institutes of Health. The debate should not be
framed as "big science" versus "small science,' but rather
investment in our future versus current consumption. Our
competitiveness in the global marketplace depends on our staying
on the cutting edge of high-technology, and the President will
continue working with the Congress to invest in our. future.
Question 10. The Reagan and Bush Administrations have banned the
use of federal funds for research involving fetal tissue.
Administration officials have said such research encourages
abortion. Many scientists, however, say that the ban is
inhibiting research on Parkinson's disease, Juvenile Diabetes,
and other illnesses. Would you keep or lift the ban on fetal-
tissue research? Why?
Answer: This is a complex issue, one that has many
considerations beyond the strictly medical/scientific sphere.
The President's policy reflects the belief of the American people
that abortion should be avoided whenever possible. It is his
view that the taxpayers' money should not be spent on activities
that might now or in the future encourage abortion. The moral
question aside, the moratorium on federal funding involving fetal
tissue extends only to tissue that is derived from induced
abortions. Research on fetal tissue derived from medically
terminated pregnancies or from spontaneous abortions can be
federally funded. When compared with other research efforts to
cure Parkinsons, Alzheimers, diabetes and other serious
illnesses, the moratorium on federal funding for fetal tissue
research involving induced abortions amounts to a relatively
small part of the search for remedies.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 29, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR RON GEISLER
FROM:
Phillip D. Brady
pmt
SUBJECT:
Presidential Commissions
Please prepare commissions for the following:
W. Henson Moore of Louisiana
Assistant to the President and
Deputy Chief of Staff
Daniel B. McGroarty of Ohio
Special Assistant to the President and
Deputy Director of Speechwriting
Leigh Ann Metzger of Georgia
Deputy Assistant to the President
for Public Liaison
Linda Eischeid Tarplin of Iowa
Special Assistant to the President
for Legislative Affairs (Senate)
Thank you.
CC: Rose Zamaria
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 29, 1992
NOTE FOR PATTY PRESOCK:
This is as I suspected --
there is no Federal role
here (even if one loses a
firearm permit from
violating a Federal statute,
restoring the permit is a
matter of State jurisdiction)
Thanks -- sorry this took
so long.
John John S. Gardner
JAN 29 '92 15:34
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
BUREAU OF ALCOHOL. TOBACCO AND FIREARMS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20226
JAN 29 1992
Mr. Gary Chapman
Riverstone Farm
Moran Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
Dear Mr. Chapman:
The Office of the President has asked us to
respond to your recent request for assistance in
obtaining a permit to carry a firearm nationwide.
We were asked to respond because the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is the Agency that
enforces the Federal statutes relating to
firearms.
We are sorry to have to advise you that the
authority to issue all required permits or
licenses to carry firearms is within the
exclusive jurisdiction of State law and/or local
ordinances. The Federal government is not
empowered by any statute to issue permits to
carry firearms, nor is it empowered to influence
the decisions of any local or State authority to
issue such permits.
Thank you for your letter. We are sorry that our
response could not be favorable to your interest.
Sincerely,
1100mg Anthony A. Fleming a.76
Chief, Firearms and Explosives
operations Branch
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rate high enough to accomodate inflation and growth in the beneficiary
population, but lower than the projected growth.
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OVERVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S FY 1993 BUDGET
Overall:
The budget reflects the President's Comprehensive Agenda for Growth.
The budget is consistent with the Budget Agreement -- all of the tax
cuts proposed by the President can be paid for under "pay-as-you-go"; all
discretionary spending is below the caps.
Tax Cuts:
The budget includes incentives for homeownership and real estate (tax
credit & free IRA withdrawal for 1st-time homebuyers, "passive loss",
deduction for loss on personal residence), incentives for job creating
investment (cap gains, Investment Tax Allowance, liberalized depreciation
under the AMT, permanent R&D credit), and pro-family incentives (increase
in the personal exemption, Flexible IRA, and deductibility of student loan
interest)
Spending:
The budget would freeze domestic discretionary spending at $203
billion for FY 1993 -- the same amount as in FY 1992.
Neverthless, within that freeze, the budget contains:
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$100 Billion for children's programs, up 66% since FY '89;
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A record amount for education (up $1.6B over '92) ;
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$2.1 Billion for math/science education (up 69% over FY '89);
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A record amount for prevention, including increases for childhood
immunizations, infant mortality prevention, breast and cervical cancer
screening, AIDS prevention, and others.
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A new one-stop shopping job training program, Job Training 2000.
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A record amount for R&D ($76.6B), with initiatives in high
performance computing (up 23% over '92), advanced materials science,
biotechnology, advanced manufacturing R&D, and basic research.
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A record amount for transportation ($19.2B for highways alone)
-
New initiatives in housing, including $1B for the homeless and $1B
(over double '92) for HOPE Homeownership grants.
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$15.8B for fighting crime (59% above '89) and $12.7B to fight drug
abuse (double the '89 amount).
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A $3.1 billion increase for key environmental programs, including
parks & the outdoors, EPA, border cleanup, and DOE facilities cleanup.
To pay for these increases, the budget proposes to terminate 246
programs (saving $5B) and reduce dozens of others (saving $8.1B).
The budget would also freeze government employment at the '92 level.
Some agencies will go up, some down.
The budget reflects the President's announced $50 billion defense
spending reduction from previously planned levels through 1997.
*
Controlling Entitlements:
The budget proposes to cap the growth of mandatory entitlements
(except for Social Security), which now consume over half the budget, at a
rate high enough to accomodate inflation and growth in the beneficiary
population, but lower than the projected growth.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1992
Dear Mr. President:
It is with deep regret that I submit my resignation, to be
effective February 28, 1992. It has been my greatest honor to
serve you as a commissioned officer of the White House, the
culmination of a relationship that spans more than ten years.
Only after the most careful introspection was I able to come to
this most difficult decision.
I am happy to say that I will be leaving the White House to serve
as a senior advisor to the 1992 Republican National Convention.
I look forward to working with the many friends I have made in
Houston over the years to help create yet another important event
for you. Please know that I am only resigning from a job, not
from my commitment to you or the ideals that we share. Do not
hesitate to call on me whenever I may be of assistance to you,
and remember that you can count on me to serve in the trenches,
or wherever I can help best.
May God bless you and Mrs. Bush, and the entire Bush family.
Sincerely,
Jay Slarmen
J.L. Parmer, II
Special Assistant to the President
and Director of Presidential Advance
The President
The White House
Washington, DC
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The President today announced the appointment of Daniel B.
McGroarty as {Special Assistant to the President and Deputy
Director of Speechwriting.4
Mr. McGroarty has served as Speechwriter to the President
since 1989 and Deputy Director of Speechwriting since July 1991.
Prior to coming to the White House, he held the positions of
Senior Speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Frank C. Carlucci
III, Speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger,
and Editorial Writer at the Voice of America.
Mr. McGroarty graduated from Kenyon College (B.A., 1979) and
is currently a Ph.D. Candidate at Boston College. He was born
August 23, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio. He resides with his wife and
two children in Annandale, Virginia.
# # #
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1/28
TO:
ANDY CARD
FROM:
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Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
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Intergovernmental with appro-
priate guidance (e.g., we cannot
issue the memorandum she
describes because of strong
opposition from OMB and Justice)
()
Thanks.
JAN-27-1992 11:54PM FROM Miriam/Ferrer/MD
TO BUSH
P.01
Peticion
Estadidad
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PUERTORICANS IN CIVIC ACTION
PUBRTORIQUEÑOS EN ACCION CIUDADANA
Mirian J. Ramirez de Ferrer MD
President
January 22, 1992
Honorable George Bush
President of the United States
White House
Washington, D.C. 20501
Dear Mr. President:
On December 8, 1991, in a referendum held in Puerto Rico,
the people of Puerto Rico voted overwhelmingly to reaffirm their
United States citizenship rights and for a permanent union with
the United States.
In an attempt to load the deck against statehood, Governor
Hernández Colón and the leadership of his Party instigated the
referendum calling for an amendment to the Puerto Rico
Constitution to include so called statements which suposedly
would "guarantee" Puerto Rico's culture and spanish as the sole
official language of Puerto Rico in deciding its ultimate
political status.
Over sixty percent (60%) of Puerto Rico's two million
registered voters cast ballots. The measure was resoundingly
defeated. A 53-45 percent vote in favor of the "NO" option gave
an incontestable defeat to the Commonwealth government's
referendum proposal. The voters rejected the pro
Commonwealth/Pro-independence proposal (which included a
provision to amend the local Constitution making spanish the sole
official language of Puerto Rico) by 100,000 votes. These
results clearly establish that the people of Puerto Rico want to
be incorporated into the union with equal rights and duties as
their tabulation.) fellow citizens in the fifty states. (See enclosed vote
Most of the people who voted the "YES" option, did so swayed
by the promises offered by the proponents of the "YES" vote that
such vote would assure United States citizenship, a permanent
union with the United States and corresponding rights. Thus, the
people of Puerto Rico as a whole voted to reaffirm U.S.
citizenship and for a permanent union with the United States.
This cignifies that the overwhelming mayority of Puerto Ricans,
including those people who voted "YES", desire to achieve full
U.S. States. citizenship and establish a permanent union with the United
P.O. BOX 3225 MAYAGUEZ. PUERTO RICO D0709 (809) 834-0726
2661-17-NHC
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PUERTORICANS IN CIVIC ACTION
PUERTORIQUENOS EN ACCION CIUDADANA
Miriam J. Ramirez de Ferrer MD
President
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The statute that authorized the referendum provides that the
Government of Puerto Rico should certify and remit the results
of the referendum to all members of Congress and to the
President. These results are deemed by the statute to be
considered in the nature of a petition to Congress, and to the
President of the United States. However, as of this date no such
certification has been issued and remitted to Congress and to the
President. We have serious doubts that it will eventually be done
as prescribed by such statute.
THEREFORE Puerto Ricans in Civic Action ("PEAC"), a
pro statehood non partisan civic organization whose goal is to
secure political equality for the approximately 3.6 million U.S.
citizens residents of the Island; duly recognized by the State
Electoral Commission of Puerto Rico, and which has delivered over
350,000 petitions for statehood for Puerto Rico to Congress,
hereby formally notifies Congress and the President of the United
States the results of this referendum in which the people of
Puerto Rico overwhelmingly voted for full fledged United States
citizenship rights.
We thereby request that Congress receive this notification
and results as a formal petition that all future Executive action
taken concerning Puerto Rico, guarantee the full spectrum of the
rights and duties of United States citizenship to the people of
Puerto Rico and that all such action shall encourage the full
application of the United States Constitution to the United
States citizens of Puerto Rico.
Cordially,
Miriam J. Ramirez de Ferrer, M.D.
President
P.O. BOX 3225 MAYAGUEZ PUERTO RICO 00709 (809) 834-0726
JAN-27-1992 11:55PM FROM Miriam/Ferrer/MD
TO BUSH
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PUERTORICANS IN CIVIC ACTION
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PUERTORIQUESOS EN ACCION CIUDADANA
MiriumJ. Ramirez de Ferrer MD
Premient
VOTE TABULATION
REFERENDUM DECEMBER 8, 1991
HELD IN PUERTO RICO(1)
NO VOTES
653,077 (52.98)
YES VOTES
553,335 (44.8%)
VOTES PENDING
ADJUDICATION
19,223
TOTAL VOTES CAST
1,234,971
VOTER PARTICIPATION
60.1%
(1) Certification by State Electoral Commission
of Puerto Rico as Reported December 17, 1991.
P.O. BOX 3225 . MAYAGUEZ. PUERTO RICO 00709 (309) 834-0726
TOTAL P.03
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 1992
The President today recognized Chris Vig of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
as the 680th Daily Point of Light for the Nation. A full-time
college student, Mr. Vig devotes a major part of his life to
service in the surrounding community.
Mr. Vig, 23, first became involved in community service in
October 1988, after attending the University of Wisconsin, Eau
Claire's Volunteer Services Fair, sponsored by the Community
Action and Lifelong Learning Program. He began volunteering at
the Bolton Refuge House, a shelter for women suffering from
domestic abuse and sexual assault, where he still puts in an
average of ten hours a week, caring for children of victims and
providing support on the twenty-four hour Crisis Line. As a
counselor, he helps victims by providing information on medical
aid, services at the Bolton House, restraining orders, and the
availability of legal services.
In addition to his work at the women's shelter, Mr. Vig is deeply
committed to "Men Stopping Rape," a community educational program
which he founded and currently coordinates. He speaks to groups
ranging from 40 to 300 middle school, high school, and college
students in Eau Claire and the surrounding counties. Through
video tapes, situational presentations, and question-and-answer
discussion sessions, he encourages respect and responsibility in
dating and clearer communication. Although dialogue must differ
for different age groups, the theme is the same: Be responsible
for your actions, communicate, stay away from the drugs and
alcohol which impede your judgement, and have high self-esteem.
Mr. Vig's work at Bolton Refuge House and with "Men Stopping
Rape" have given him a head start toward his career goal of
becoming a school guidance counselor. He is currently pursuing
his college degree at the University of Wisconsin, Stout.
The President salutes Chris Vig for exemplifying his belief that,
"From now on in America, any definition of a successful life must
include serving others.'
###
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE
January 31, 1992
UNTIL FEBRUARY 1, 1992
The President today recognized the volunteers of the 24 Hour
Crisis Response Team of Irvine, California, as the 683rd Daily
Point of Light for the Nation. The 45 men and women of the
intervention team help to shoulder the emotional. burden of crime
victims, survivors, and their families.
Founded in 1981, the 24 Hour Crisis Response Team, a component of
CSP (Community Service Programs, Inc.) Victim/Witness Assistance
Program, mobilizes a core group of highly trained volunteers who
commit at least six months of service to the Law Enforcement
Assistance Program and the Sexual Assault Victim Services/
Prevention Program where they respond to crises due to crimes and
trauma deaths. Team members work a minimum of two 15-hour shifts
per month in the office, answering crisis calls and dispatching
volunteers. All team members remain on call 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, to counsel victims of crime. In some
instances, the volunteer is the first point of contact for these
individuals. Consequently, some bilingual volunteers are
recruited to bridge the language and cultural barriers that can
separate community residents.
Before assignment to active duty, volunteers receive 60 hours of
extensive training in matters such as law enforcement and court
procedures, crisis intervention, rape trauma, resource referrals,
child therapy, and numerous other fields. Some team members are
motivated to volunteer because they themselves have been victims
of crimes.
Volunteers accompany victims to the hospital for medical
examinations, provide referrals, and ease the pain and confusion
of traumatic situations. Community groups, schools, and police
departments throughout Orange County have relied on and
benefitted from the skills, talents, and professionalism of these
committed and compassionate individuals.
The President salutes the volunteers of the 24 Hour Crisis
Response Team for exemplifying his belief that, "From now on in
America, any definition of a successful life must include serving
others.'
# # #
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1992
Dear Bill:
Chairman Rostenkowski recently introduced H.R. 4095,
which proposes an extension of Federal unemployment
benefits through a declaration of a budget emergency.
As you know, I will propose a fully funded extension
of these benefits in my State of the Union address
tonight and in my Budget submission tomorrow.
I am pleased that, working together with Republican
Leader Bob Michel and Chairman Rostenkowski, we have
been able to reach agreement on an amendment to
H.R. 4095 that should allow for quick action in the
Ways and Means Committee. I fully support that agree-
ment. It is my hope that the Ways and Means Committee
will approve the measure today and that the full House
and Senate will quickly follow suit. Given that there
are American workers whose benefits are expiring, I
hope the bill will be on my desk to sign prior to the
Congressional recess scheduled for February 7.
I am informed by the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget that, according to our estimates,
the compromise is consistent with the Budget Enforcement
Act (BEA) in each of the Fiscal Years 1992 through 1995.
Because OMB estimates that the compromise is fully
funded in each of the five budget years, no sequester
would be triggered by enactment of the compromise.
Again, thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
Sincerely,
CyBal
The Honorable Bill Archer
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1992
Dear Bob:
Chairman Rostenkowski recently introduced H.R. 4095,
which proposes an extension of Federal unemployment
benefits through a declaration of a budget
emergency. As you know, I will propose a fully
funded extension of these benefits in my State of
the Union address tonight and in my Budget
submission tomorrow.
I am pleased that, working together with you and
Chairman Rostenkowski, we have been able to reach
agreement on an amendment to H.R. 4095 that should
allow for quick action in the Ways and Means
Committee. I fully support that agreement. It
is my hope that the Ways and Means Committee will
approve the measure today and that the full House
and Senate will quickly follow suit. Given that
there are American workers whose benefits are
expiring, I hope the bill will be on my desk to
sign prior to the Congressional recess scheduled
for February 7.
I am informed by the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget that, according to our
estimates, the compromise is consistent with the
Budget Enforcement Act (BEA) in each of the Fiscal
Years 1992 through 1995. Because OMB estimates that
the compromise is fully funded in each of the five
budget years, no sequester would be triggered by
enactment of the compromise.
Again, thank you for your cooperation in seeking a
bipartisan solution to this problem.
Sincerely,
GBal
The Honorable Robert H. Michel
Republican Leader
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1992
Dear Danny:
You recently introduced H.R. 4095, which proposes
an extension of Federal unemployment benefits
through a declaration of a budget emergency. As
you know, I will propose a fully funded extension
of these benefits in my State of the Union address
tonight and in my Budget submission tomorrow.
I am pleased that, working together with you and
Republican Leader Bob Michel, we have been able to
reach agreement on an amendment to your bill that
should allow for quick action in your Committee.
I fully support that agreement. It is my hope
that the Ways and Means Committee will approve the
measure today and that the full House and Senate
will quickly follow suit. Given that there are
American workers whose benefits are expiring, I
hope the bill will be on my desk to sign prior to
the Congressional recess scheduled for February 7.
I am informed by the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget that, according to our
estimates, the compromise is consistent with
the Budget Enforcement Act (BEA) in each of the
Fiscal Years 1992 through 1995. Because OMB
estimates that the compromise is fully funded
in each of the five budget years, no sequester
would be triggered by enactment of the compromise.
Again, thank you for your cooperation in seeking a
bipartisan solution to this problem.
Sincerely,
as Bal
The Honorable Dan Rostenkowski
Chairman
Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
32 JAN 27 P2: 07
January 27, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR PHILLIP D. BRADY
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
GREGORY S. WALDEN
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Five Presidents' Photos
On January 22, Patty Presock asked for our office's views on
whether it would be appropriate for the President and Mrs. Bush
to sign photos taken of them with the four former Presidents at
the Reagan Library Event. The President has been asked to sign
1500 of the photos of the five Presidents; the President and
First Lady have been asked to sign 150 photos of the Presidents
First Ladies. The signed photos are to be given to each
Presidential Library for sale or other disposition, other than a
fraction of the photos to be given to the Presidents for their
personal use.
Ordinarily, White House policy is not to accede to requests for
photos of the President if a commercial use of such photos (i.e.,
through sale) is contemplated. The policy is intended to avoid
denigrating the reputation of the Presidency by giving any
appearance that the White House name or White House institutions
are being traded or sold. Here, that concern is minimized
(although not eliminated) because the sales would be made
exclusively by the Presidential Libraries. All Presidential
Libraries (save President Nixon's) are agencies of the National
Archives and Records Administration. Proceeds from sales by
Libraries are put into the Library's account in the National
Archives Trust Fund. Therefore, no profit-making entity will
benefit from the sales.
Therefore, assuming the President and First Lady wish to grant
policy. the request, this request can be distinguished from our general
¹I assume that the signed photos to be given to the
Presidents and First Ladies for their personal use will not also
be sold. There remains a risk that a former President or First
Lady will give some or all of his or her allotment to a third
party (profit-making or otherwise) who in turn will market the
photos. It would be preferable to request that all sales of the
photos be conducted through a Presidential Library.
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Per our phone conversation, all 4 former Presidents have been inundated
with requests for signatures on the photo of the "5 Presidents taken
at the Reagan Library event.
After much discussion everyone has agreed to sign 1,650 photos
total.
PHOTOS OF THE 5 PRESIDENTS
All Presidents would sign a total of 1,500 of these photos
Each Presidential Library, would receive 200 FOR SALE or other
disposition. 100 would be made available to each President
for purely PERSONAL use.
PHOTOS OF THE PRESIDENTS AND FIRS ADIES:
TB President and Mrs. Bush and each 0 the former Presidents and
First Ladies would sign 150 photos Everyone would receive
25 photos to do with as they would like
President Ford's office took the lead in this proprosal and everyone
has signed off on 18
Please let me.know what Counsel's Office recommends
wanted to run this by you before discussing with the President's
Patty Prescork
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
02 JAN27 P2:16
January 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR PHIL BRADY
FROM:
Announcement CONSTANCE HORNER of Delegation M
SUBJECT:
The following announcement is ready for release. Please arrange
with the Press Office to announce that the President has selected
the following individuals to represent the United States at the
48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission,
January 27 - March 6, in Geneva, Switzerland:
Head of Delegation:
JOHN KENNETH BLACKWELL
POTUS approve d June 3, 1991
Alternate Heads of Delegation:
announ'd oct 21, 1991
OTTO J. REICH
AMBASSADOR MORRIS ABRAM
Public Delegates:
chasen in
John F. Burgess
cordination Blackudl
Michael L. Davis
Clyde Collins Snow
Please information. see the attached draft press release for biographical
CC: C. Boyden Gray
Fred McClure
Ron Geisler
1/27/92
Bradylase
Katja Bullock
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DRAFT PRESS RELEASE
The President today announced designation of the following
individuals to represent the United States at the 48th session of
the United Nations Human Rights Commission, January 27 - March
6, in Geneva, Switzerland.
HEAD OF DELEGATION
JOHN KENNETH BLACKWELL. Ambassador Blackwell serves as the
Representative of the United States to the United Nations Human
Rights Commission. He has been the chief delegate of the United
States to the Commission since 1991 and is serving on his third
U.S. delegation to the Commission's annual session. Ambassador
Blackwell, former Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, is a Senior
Fellow at the Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights,
University of Cincinnati. He previously served as Deputy
Undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in the Bush Administration.
ALTERNATE HEAD OF DELEGATION
OTTO J. REICH. Formerly United States Ambassador to Venezuela
and Assistant Administrator of the Agency for International
Development. Ambassador Reich is currently with the Brock Group
in washington, DC.
AMB. MORRIS ABRAM, U.S. Representative to the European office of
the UN in Geneva, will serve as Alternate Head of delegation,
as will Amb. Otto J. Reich. Amb. Abram is a former chairman of
the National Conference on Soviet Jewry and Vice Chairman of the
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. He previously headed several
U.S. delegations to the UNHRC and was an independent expert on
its sub-commission on prevention of discrimination and protection
of minorities.
PUBLIC DELEGATES
JOHN F. BURGESS. Mr. Burgess is Associate Vice-President/Alumni
Relations of Georgetown University. He previously served as
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Refugee Programs,
Associate Director of the Peace Corps for International
Operations and Deputy Director of the White House Office of
Public Liaison.
MICHAEL L. DAVIS. An attorney specializing in international
affairs, Mr. Davis is president of Metropolitan Immigration
Centers of America, Inc. of Los Angeles, California.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
CLYDE COLLINS SNOW. Dr. Snow is a consultant in forensic
anthropology and a member of the Graduate Faculty of the
University of Oklahoma, an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at
the University of Oklahoma, and an Adjunct Professor of Forensic
Sciences at Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma. A
prolific author and lecturer, Dr. Snow has written and spoken
extensively on the applicability of forensic anthropology to the
documentation of human rights abuses, focusing particularly on
the 'disappeared' persons of Argentina.
THE WHITE
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BUSH COMMISSIONED STAFF
THROUGH JANUARY 23, 1992
Serving as Assistants to the President on 1/23/92:
16
Commissioned but left W.H. Staff prior to 1/23/92:
9
Total commissioned Assistants:
25
* * # * *
Serving as Deputy Assistants to the President on 1/23/92:
21
Commissioned but elevated or left W.H. Staff prior to 1/23/92:
17
Total commissioned
Deputy Assistants:
38
*
*
*
*
*
Serving as Special Assistants to the President on 1/23/92:
43
Commissioned but elevated or left W.H. Staff prior to 1/23/92:
42
Total commissioned
Special Assistants:
85
* * * * *
Grand total of commissions issued through January 23, 1992:
148
Please note that these figures are approximate.
REAGAN COMMISSIONED STAFF
THROUGH JANUARY 23, 1984
Serving as Assistants to the President on 1/23/84:
18
Commissioned but left W.H. Staff prior to 1/23/84:
15
Total commissioned Assistants:
33
* * * * *
Serving as Deputy Assistants to the President on 1/23/84:
19
Commissioned but elevated or left W.H. Staff prior to 1/23/84:
32
Total commissioned
Deputy Assistants:
51
* * * * *
Serving as Special Assistants to the President on 1/23/84:
58
Commissioned but elevated or left W.H. Staff prior to 1/23/84:
54
Total commissioned
Special Assistants:
112
* * * * *
Grand total of commissions issued through January 23, 1984:
196
Please note that these figures are approximate.
Homer
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
For Immediate Release
Date
his intention to
The President today announced the appointment of Les T. Csorba to
is he to
:o replace
Presidential be Special Assistant Personnel to for the National President Security and Associate Affairs Director [He will of succeed
Jose E. Martinez.)
Jose?
Since 1989, Csorba has served as Acting Associate Director of
Boards and Commissions in the Office of Presidential Personnel
the National Security Deputy Associate Director of Boards and
Commissions? and Special Assistant in the Office of Special
Placement and Administration, Office of Presidential Personnel.
In 1989, he served as Deputy to the Special Assistant to the
President for Public Liaison. In addition, he served on the
Transition Staff in the Office of the President-Elect in 1988; on
the National Voter Coalitions staff during George Bush for
President, 1988, and as member of the Bush/Quayle '88 National
Youth Steering Committee, 1988.
The son of 1956 Hungarian refugees, Mr. Csorba is a naturalized
United States Citizen. Mr. Csorba was graduated from the
University of California, Davis (B.A., 1985). A Sunday School
teacher at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, he is married,
has one child, and resides in Alexandria, Virginia.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 1992
The President today recognized the volunteers of Community
Friends of Addison County in Middlebury, Vermont, as the 678th
Daily Point of Light for the Nation. The volunteers form one-
to-one friendships with children, senior citizens, and
individuals with mental disabilities.
Community Friends, sponsored by a public mental health agency,
the Counseling Service of Addison County, is the county's oldest
and largest volunteer services program. Originally established
as a mentor program in 1960, it continues to match students from
Middlebury College, Middlebury Union High School, and several
adult volunteers with local children, senior citizens, and
individuals with mental disabilities. Each year, over 165
volunteers, 98% of whom are college students, offer friendship,
support, and understanding to clients of Community Friends.
135 high school and college-aged mentors participate in social
outings with troubled children and offer homework support,
serving as positive adult role models. Some of these volunteers
previously have been served themselves by the Mentorship program.
The "Vintage Friends" program matches 25 students with seniors
whose physical limitations have left them isolated in their own
homes or in local nursing care facilities. The vitality of the
young volunteers renews the spirits and brings a welcome breath
of fresh air into the lives of their elderly friends. Finally,
through a program called "A Friend Indeed, " 15 college students
befriend individuals with mental disabilities making the
transition from state institutions into group homes in various
Addison County communities. They ease the transition back into
society by spending time with their friends socially, teaching
them independent living skills, and being available to offer
advice and support.
Many Middlebury students have remained active in the program
throughout their four year college careers. Community Friends of
Addison County raises their awareness of and sensitivity to the
problems of those in need.
The President salutes the volunteers of Community Friends of
Addison County for exemplifying his belief that, "From now on in
America, any definition of a successful life must include serving
others. If
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Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON 1/25
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Patrick Gordon, 1st grade
Blairstown, NJ
"I am happy to hear that you are feeling better.
Please don't feel embarrassed about throwing up because everyone
throws up in this world. The main thing is to take your medicine
and listen to the doctor."
Jamie Bronner
Waldpole, MA
"I hope you are feeling better. Listen to your doctor.
Next time go to bed when he tells you. That's why doctors get
paid more than presidents"
Bryan Banfield
Bayne city, MI
"
I heard you got beat at tennis before you got sick at
dinner. I was wondering what the score was?"
Ashley Thayer
Pittsburgh, PA
"I am relieved that you said that you were embarassed when
you threw up, because I threw up in front of the fourth and fifth
graders two days after you did I was so embarassed! I know
everyone will tease me on Monday. But even if they tease me, I
won't let it bother me because if the President can throw up in
public then so can I."
Michael Patrick Nayden
Allendale, NJ
"I hope you feel better. How do you feel? I have the flu
too. I am very sorry you had to go to work. I have been home
from first grade for 3 days resting. It has made me feel better.
You will feel better when you get home and Mrs. Bush makes you
some jello
"
Press:
Ok for release as appropriate.
John t. Sandne
1/25/92
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 1992
The President today recognized James Joseph of New Orleans,
Louisiana as the 679th Daily Point of Light for the Nation. Mr.
Joseph, a father figure to many inner-city New Orleans youth,
provides positive social and recreational outlets to keep them
off the streets.
Through his commitment, determination, and love of sport, Mr.
Joseph, 40, has devoted nearly twenty years of his life to the
upbringing of his young men and women. With worn-out boxing
gloves and an old, dusty gym, "Coach" Joseph not only teaches the
youth the fundamentals of boxing but, most importantly, lessons
in life that they use to overcome the threat of crime and drugs.
A welder by profession, Mr. Joseph has used his personal and
financial resources to ensure that 300 youth receive the training
and equipment needed to become good boxers. Many of his boys
have attained high rankings in amateur boxing circles and travel
with him on weekends to competitions around the state. These
young individuals develop into capable, competitive fighters by
putting in long hours of practice and by learning to discipline
their minds and bodies. The positive attitudes they develop help
them, not only in the ring, but also in school, at home, and in
the community.
Convinced that action by concerned individuals is the only way to
solve society's problems, Mr. Joseph spends more than forty-five
hours a week spearheading a local effort to get kids off the
streets and into an environment where they stand a better chance
of getting ahead. Whether it entails making a trip to the local
school to visit a teacher, a young man's house to speak to a
parent, or a church to chat with the clergy, Mr. Joseph goes
beyond the call of duty to keep his kids on a focused and
motivated path to a successful life. Through his devotion to
these adolescents and to his community, this "pied-piper" has
given a second chance to many whom he has saved from the streets
of New Orleans.
The President salutes James Joseph for exemplifying his belief
that, "From now on in America, any definition of a successful
life must include serving others. "
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 1992
The President today recognized Chris Vig of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
as the 680th Daily Point of Light for the Nation. A full-time
college student, Mr. Vig devotes a major part of his life to
service at his university and in the surrounding community.
Now a senior at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Mr. Vig,
23, first became involved in community service in October 1988,
through the University's Volunteer Services Fair, sponsored by
the Community Action and Lifelong Learning Program (C.A.L.L.).
He began volunteering at the Bolton Refuge House, a shelter for
women suffering from domestic abuse and sexual assault, where he
still puts in an average of ten hours a week, caring for children
of victims and providing support on the twenty-four hour Crisis
Line. As a counselor, he helps victims by providing information
on medical aid, services at the Bolton House, restraining orders,
and the availability of legal services. Mr. Vig's work at Bolton
House has given him a head start toward his career goal of
becoming a secondary education or high school guidance counselor.
In addition to his work at the women's shelter, Mr. Vig is deeply
committed to "Men Stopping Rape, " a community educational program
which he founded and currently coordinates. He speaks to groups
ranging from 40 to 300 middle school, high school, and college
students in Eau Claire and the surrounding counties. Through
video tapes, situational presentations, and question-and-answer
discussion sessions, he encourages respect and responsibility in
dating and clearer communication. Although dialogue must differ
for different age groups, the theme is the same: Be responsible
for your actions, communicate, stay away from the drugs and
alcohol which impede your judgement, and have high self-esteem.
The President salutes Chris Vig for exemplifying his belief that,
"From now on in America, any definition of a successful life must
include serving others.'
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30, 1992
The President today recognized Seniors Helping Others (SHO) of
Kingston, Rhode Island, as the 681st Daily Point of Light for the
Nation. SHO mobilizes more than 400 volunteers over the age of
55 to meet the needs of their community.
Since 1981, SHO has provided volunteers to over 50 schools,
nursing homes, hospitals, and other institutions in Washington
County that assist those in need of a helping hand. In 1991,
these volunteers donated over 48,000 hours of dedicated service
and enabled SHO to run a variety of successful programs, such as
SHO Telecare, SHO Friendly Visitors, SHO Stroke Club, and SHO
Special Assignments and Transportation.
Six SHO volunteers who spend their afternoons teaching the art of
fishing to neighborhood children, through the "Seniors Helping
Others to Fish," make a major difference in the lives of the
children they serve. Other volunteers visit stroke victims in
local hospitals, call and remind elderly patients to take
necessary medication, teach young people how to swim, and give of
themselves in countless other ways.
The President salutes Seniors Helping Others for exemplifying his
belief that, "From now on in America, any definition of a
successful life must include serving others."
###
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 1992
The President today recognized John and Donna Steer of Charlotte,
Arkansas, as the 682nd Daily Point of Light for the Nation. Mr.
and Mrs. Steer, 43 and 44, founded and continue to operate Fort
Steer, a shelter and refuge dedicated to stabilizing and
reconstructing the lives of troubled veterans and their families.
Years of speaking at veterans gatherings convinced Mr. Steer,
himself a disabled and decorated Vietnam veteran, that many
others shared his experience of serious traumatic problems
following military service. As a result, he and his wife built
the facilities for Fort Steer, which has 25 beds and 13
buildings.
Since opening in 1988, Fort Steer, part of United Veterans and
Family Support, Incorporated, has served more than 500 visitors.
Veterans who visit the fort are often suicidal or suffer from
family problems, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Agent Orange
afflictions, or drug dependency. Many are homeless or without
income. Thanks to the compassion and assistance of the Steers,
visitors work to overcome these problems during a six week
program of counseling and support. Group support and the idea of
veterans helping veterans are central themes to the recovery
program.
Mr. Steer, a certified addiction specialist, works closely with
other counselors to help veterans overcome substance abuse. An
ordained minister, he uses religion as a base for growth and
healing. He also supports the Fort's programs by donating
proceeds from his speaking engagements. Mrs. Steer volunteers
her time as a bookkeeper and offers support to the visiting
veterans and their wives.
The President salutes John and Donna Steer for exemplifying his
belief that, "From now on in America, any definition of a
successful life must include serving others."
# # #
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: 01/24/92
TO: GENERAL SCOWCROFT
FROM: PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
The attached has been forwarded
to the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
(The attached was not includ
WASHINGTON
the Senior Staff's copy of
Cabinet Report.)
DATE: 01/24/92
TO: SAMUEL K. SKINNER
FROM: PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
The attached has been forwarded
to the President
(The attached was not
included in the Senior
Staff's copy of the
Cabinet Report.)
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
04. Memo
Lamar Alexander to the President
1/24/92
Re: S.2 (1 pp.)
Open on
Expiration of PRA
(Document Follows)
By
(NLGB) on 6/7/05
Collection:
Bush Presidential Records
Office of the Chief of Staff
Phillip D. Brady Files
Record Group:
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Office:
Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the
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Brady, Philip D.
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STATEMENT CE-EDUCA
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE SECRETARY
January 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
LAMAR ALEXANDER Lawar
SUBJECT:
S.2
We made progress on America 2000 yesterday: on world class
standards, on American Achievement Tests, on flexibility for
teachers in spending federal funds, and on some federal money for
New American Schools.
We lost the choice amendment; we will fight for it again in
the House and probably lose it there, too.
But we should stick to our guns and your principles.
Your willingness to frame the issues in the Chamber of
Commerce speech last week made a big difference.
Enclosed is what I have told the news media and what I think
the tone of our reaction should be.
400 MARYLAND AVE., S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20202-0100
OF
UNITED STATES
EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
NEWS
UNITED STATES OF LAMPURA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Etta Fielek
6:00 p.m., January 23, 1992
(202) 401-3020
STATEMENT BY U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION LAMAR ALEXANDER
ON PASSAGE OF AMENDMENTS TO S.2
S.2, as amended*, includes important parts of AMERICA 2000:
more flexibility for teachers using federal money, some federal
money for communities creating New American Schools, and an
unprecedented structure to help develop world-class academic
standards and American Achievement Tests for our children. These
are real steps forward. still these steps do not go far enough,
fast enough, and the President will keep fighting for more
radical change in the American education system.
The crucial issue remaining is to help middle income and
poor families have more of the same choices of all schools that
wealthy families already have. The amendment offered by Senator
Hatch would create demonstration projects in six areas, both
urban and rural, to give poor families the chance to send their
children to any school and give the country a chance to evaluate
the results. The Administration strongly supports giving
families choices of all schools.
###
* As amended, S.2 includes:
1.
Flexibility (Hatfield/Pell amendment) -- 300 school
districts in six states may petition the U.S. Secretary of
Education for waiver of federal rules governing elementary
and secondary education programs when there is a strong
educational purpose supporting the waiver.
2.
New American Schools (Cochran amendment) -- in each of the
next three years a state may use up to 25 percent of its
share of $850 million in newly authorized federal funds to
establish New American Schools.
3.
World Class Standards and Academic Achievement Tests
(Bingaman amendment) -- reconstitutes the National Education
Goals Panel and creates the National Education Standards and
Assessments Council to ensure the development of a voluntary
national system of assessments tied to world class standards
in math, science, English, history and geography.
OF
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
NEWS
UNITED STATES OF LAMERCA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Etta Fielek
8:30 p.m., January 23, 1992
(202) 401-3020
STATEMENT BY U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION LAMAR ALEXANDER
ON FAILURE OF U.S. SENATE TO PASS HATCH AMENDMENT TO 8.2
It is astonishing to me that the Senate could not bring
itself to support even a demonstration project to determine what
might happen if poor families are given more of the same choices
of all schools that wealthy families already have. Choice means
fairness for families. Choice would unleash marketplace forces
that would help make all schools better. The President will
continue to fight for choice and eventually will win.
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THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
WASHINGTON
20250-0100
January 17, 1992
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
The White House news summary carried some negative reactions
to your Kansas City Farm Bureau speeches made by farmers who were
in attendance. I did not understand this, because I thought you
were very well received by the audience.
I have contacted several Farm Bureau people to inquire, and
the opinion is that the negative reaction of a few farmers was
brought about by the text of the letter that Dean Kleckner gave you
and the manner in which he introduced you. I think Kleckner may
realize that, because later in the day he made a statement, a copy
of which I have attached.
I am going to visit personally with Dean to see if he has some
problem, because this is the best farm organization for us in terms
of support this year.
Evelyn joins me in thanking you for our Christmas gifts, which
she says she will never wear for fear of losing it!
Respectfully,
Ed
Edward Madigan
18:42 U.S. FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT HAILS BUSH SPEECH
KANSAS CITY, MO., JAN 13, REUTER - PRESIDENT BUSH'S SPEECH
TO THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION WAS WELL RECEIVED BY THE
ORGANIZATION'S LEADER, WHO SAID, "WE COULDN'T HAVE WRITTEN IT
BETTER OURSELVES."
BUSH TOLD SEVERAL THOUSAND MEMBERS OF THE BUREAU, WHICH IS
THE LARGEST AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION IN THE U.S. WITH NEARLY
FOUR MLN MEMBERS, THAT HE WOULD NOT SIGN A GATT AGREEMENT THAT
WAS NOT FRIENDLY TO AGRICULTURE.
THE PRESIDENT ALSO STRESSED THE NEED FOR CONTINUED EXPORT
SUBSIDIES FOR U.S. FARMERS SO THEY CAN COMPETE WITH HEAVILY
SUBSIDIZED EUROPEAN COMMUNITY FARMERS ON THE WORLD MARKET.
"I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH, II FARM
BUREAU PRESIDENT DEAN KLECKNER SAID. "WE COULDN'T HAVE WRITTEN
IT BETTER OURSELVES.'
"WE WERE A LITTLE BIT LEARY ABOUT WHAT HE MIGHT SAY, BUT HE
TOUCHED ON ALL THE RIGHT ISSUES THAT ARE A CONCERN AT THIS
ANNUAL MEETING, " KLECKNER SAID. "HE TALKED ABOUT WETLANDS,
PROPERTY RIGHTS, THE GATT, CREDIT FOR THE SOVIET UNION WE
COULD HAVE WRITTEN A LOT OF THAT."
BUSH DID NOT MAKE ANY MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING THE
COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT NATIONS BEING TARGETED FOR
ADDITIONAL U.S. FOOD CREDITS.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20410-0001
January 23, 1992
President George Bush
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the
meeting on Tuesday with Sam Skinner and Bob Teeter and how much I
enjoyed the opportunity to exchange views on your economic growth
initiatives. I also wanted to take this opportunity to reinforce
some of the ground we covered.
I believe you will get an enthusiastic response to both your
State of the Union Address and your growth strategy. My purpose
in writing is to suggest some proposals which, in my opinion,
would be good for the Nation's economy, would help rekindle
entrepreneurship and job creation, and would have a good chance
of passage in the Democrat-controlled Congress.
Mr. President, you have been a bold and persistent supporter
of a capital gains tax cut to get America's economy moving again.
But a 19.6% top capital gains rate, by itself, is not sufficient
to restore the type of strong, non-inflationary economic growth
this country needs. According to Federal Reserve Chairman Alan
Greenspan, a cut in the capital gains tax to 15% -- or preferably
eliminating it altogether -- would dramatically increase the
value of all fixed and financial assets in America. In 1988, you
received overwhelming support for a 15% top capital gains tax
rate, plus indexing for inflation. Today, your original proposal
is the only effective way to immediately get to work on reviving
economic growth and capital asset values. As we have discussed,
it will restore the flow of capital, stimulate the
entrepreneurial sector, lower the cost of the thrift and bank
bailouts, and provide much needed revenues to federal, state, and
local governments.
In my opinion, any holding period longer than one year helps
the rich, not the middle class and the poor. Extended holding
periods lock-up assets and deny low-income and middle class
families access to capital. Congressman Newt Gingrich is right
in suggesting a 0% tax for people in the 15% tax bracket. I also
believe that we've been right for eleven years in advocating a 0%
capital gains tax as part of your Enterprise Zone proposal for
America's inner cities to encourage minority entrepreneurship and
job creation.
These two proposals, coupled with your capital gains tax
cut, would effectively de-fang the opposition's appeals to class
envy and the so-called fairness issue. Our commitment to helping
the poor and minorities recapture the American Dream of expanded
homeownership, jobs, entrepreneurship, and property ownership is
the type of "popular capitalism" that, along with educational
choice, gives us the high political and moral ground. This is
especially true compared to the class warfare rhetoric of the
Democratic presidential aspirants who think they can help the
middle class by soaking the rich and preventing poor and middle
class people from getting rich.
In my opinion, Mr. President, if you were to make modest
changes in your budget at the 11th hour to deepen and broaden
your growth package, it would have a dramatic political impact
and, in one fell swoop, recapture the imagination of people from
New Hampshire to California the same way your leadership seized
the moment during Operation Desert Storm. Your State of the
Union address presents a singular opportunity to reaffirm your
primary goal of restoring strong economic growth, not only for
the Nation as a whole, but, as the Good Shepherd reminds us, for
the poor and left behind who want to move up the ladder of
opportunity as well.
Your State of the Union address is also an opportunity to
emphasize the pathbreaking initiatives you will be offering in
your FY 1993 budget as a result of the work of the Economic
Empowerment Task Force. These include a repeal of the laws which
prevent poor people from saving their way out of poverty, and
reforms of the welfare system to reward those who are striving to
improve their own condition by working. You could proclaim your
intention to introduce radical perestroika to a welfare system
which is, as you and I have discussed, nothing but a Third World,
socialist poverty trap.
On the fiscal side, we all believe that all of this can be
done within the budget parameters and without increasing the
deficit. But as Congressman Vin Weber eloquently pointed out,
"we cannot fix the budget until we fix the economy.'
In conclusion, I am looking forward to appearing as your
surrogate in New Hampshire the day after your State of the Union
address taking on both the "isolationist left" and the
"protectionist right. II I am enthusiastic about working on behalf
of the Bush-Quayle ticket through 1992 and witnessing your
victory on behalf of a pro-growth vision for America.
Very Respectfully,
Jack Kemp
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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January 24, 1992
NOTE FOR RON KAUFMAN:
By way of follow up to our discussion
and my discussions with Ede and Cam,
please find attached a binder containing
copies of the current issue letters
maintained by the Correspondence Office.
Updated letters will be provided as
necessary and as appropriate.
Thank you for your assistance.
Phil.
Phillip D. Brady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1/24
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Dear mr. President:
attached is my litter
to Tom Brokam. as I memberned
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fature corerage- we'll see
Best- Carla
1-22-92
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1-24-92
Carla -
Great letter to Brokaw
I hope he coves through.
His story was horrible, but
your call to him was right on:
Thanks CB
THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Executive Office of the President
Washington, D.C. 20506
JAN 22 1992
Mr. Tom Brokaw
Anchor, "Nightly News"
VIA TELECOPY
NBC News
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112
Dear Tom:
You make so few mistakes, I guess you are entitled to a big
one, and that's what happened last night.
Our free trade agreement with Mexico would not cost, but
would rather create U.S. jobs. That's what all major economic
studies show, and that's what our trade history with Mexico
shows.
In 1986, Mexico joined the General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade (GATT) and reduced its tariff protections from 100 percent
to a high of 20 percent. Since then, U.S. exports to Mexico have
more than doubled, rising from some $12 billion to $28 billion in
1990. According to Department of Commerce analysis, this
increase in U.S. exports to Mexico created 264,000 export-related
jobs in the United States.
Today, Mexico is our largest growing export opportunity.
For 1991, we are estimating exports of $33 billion, and an export
growth rate that is double the rate of our export growth to the
rest of the world. Mexicans now buy 35 percent more from us per
person than do the far more affluent Europeans, and that
translates into jobs.
A free trade agreement in North America would not only lock
in these gains, but also create new export opportunities for U.S.
industry into a vibrant market estimated to have 100 million
consumers by the year 2000.
Despite these facts, it is not easy to persuade people that
free trade with Mexico will create jobs here -- particularly when
they get wrong information on their nightly news. People fear
that U.S. and foreign companies will stop investing here and
instead put their new investment (and jobs) in Mexico.
But that won't happen.
First, Mexico cannot absorb the levels of investment that
occur in this country. Our annual domestic investment totals
about $750 billion. Last year, in a banner year, Mexico took in
approximately $5 billion in new investments from all sources --
Mr. Tom Brokaw
Page Two
in other words, a minute fraction of new U.S. investment.
Mexico's $250 billion economy (contrasted with out $5 trillion
economy) cannot absorb much more per year.
Mexico is a developing country. It will take several
decades for it to reach the prosperity level of industrialized
countries. But our prosperity is enhanced by a wealthier Mexico,
as it spends 70 cents of every trade dollar on U.S. products and
services. As Mexico climbs the economic ladder, its need for
machinery of all descriptions and food for its rapidly increasing
population will stimulate growth and jobs here. (There are many
other sound reasons to spur Mexican economic growth, including
diminished pressure for emigration and a better ability to fight
environmental degradation, but I want to focus on U.S. jobs in
this letter.)
Everyone has a story about an American firm "relocating" to
Mexico, the implication being that those moves represent direct
job loss. In fact, increased investment by U.S. firms in Mexico
is not a zero-sum gain.
The availability of Mexico as a factory site can have
positive impacts on U.S. employment for two reasons: it makes
U.S. firms more competitive globally, and it keeps many of the
ancillary (often higher-skilled) jobs here. Let me give you
three examples.
United Technologies says that its production-sharing plants
in Mexico are essential to its continued viability in the U.S.
automotive wire harness and related components business. UT's
operations in Mexico directly support about 3,800 Americans in
manufacturing, engineering, and management in its U.S. auto parts
division.
Similarly, General Electric estimates that the price
competitiveness of its Mexican-made products saves or creates
four jobs here for every job it puts into Mexico. And the jobs
again tend to be the higher-skilled and higher-wage positions in
manufacturing, engineering, systems, marketing, and so forth.
Lest you think this is only a Fortune 500 phenomenon, let me
also cite Deltec, a small San Diego electronics manufacturer.
Since it opened a plant in Mexico five years ago, its sales have
quadrupled and its San Diego workforce has increased by 50%.
Many of its San Diego workers were retrained to fill higher-skill
and higher-paying jobs. Deltec's purchases in San Diego of raw
materials and services has increased four-and-a-half times,
fostering more growth in San Diego.
Mr. Tom Brokaw
Page Three
We recognize that while net jobs in the United States will
increase as a result of free trade with Mexico, certain
industries will have some firms and workers which may be
adversely affected. In any dynamic economy, there are going to
be plant closures. That is why the President, in his May 1, 1991
letter to Congress, promised to include safeguards in the free
trade agreement, and to work with Congress to fashion "adequate
assistance and effective retraining for dislocated workers."
But the fact that some workers may be adversely affected
should not obscure the fact that by enhancing trade with Mexico,
and by helping Mexico grow economically, we will be creating more
and better jobs here for U.S. workers.
It was great to talk to you. My love to Meredith. Call any
time if you have a trade question -- or just want to talk.
Warmest regards.
Sincerely
Cule Carla A. Hills
;
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 24, 1992
FOR: SAMUEL K. SKINNER'
FROM: PHILLIP BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
1/23/927953
THE WHITE HOUSE
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32 JAN23 P12 : 14
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
111/800
THROUGH:
THE EXECUTIVE CLERK
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
B
C. BOYDEN GRAYM
SUBJECT:
Unconstitutional Restrictions on Issuance of
Official and Diplomatic Passports to U.S.
Government Officials
Purpose
To direct the Secretary of State not to comply with
unconstitutional restrictions on the issuance of official and
diplomatic passports to U.S. Government officials.
Background
On Monday, October 28, you signed Public Law 102-138, the
"Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and
1993, and Public Law 102-140, the "Commerce, Justice, State, the
Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year
1992." Both of these bills contain provisions purporting to
forbid the issuance of more than one official or diplomatic
passport to U.S. Government officials for the purpose of enabling
those officials to comply with the policy of some Arab countries
of denying admission to persons whose passports reflect travel to
Israel. These provisions will go into effect on Sunday, January
26, 1992, unless you direct otherwise prior to that time.
The State Department has advised (Tab B) that "the inability to
issue more than one official or diplomatic passport might well
interfere with the ability of United States officials to engage
in diplomacy and could upset delicate and complex negotiations."
In view of the apparent unconstitutionality of the restrictions,
State asks for guidance on whether and how to implement them.
The Justice Department has issued an opinion (Tab C) concluding
(1) that the restrictions unconstitutionally infringe on your
authority to conduct foreign policy by attempting to prevent you
from giving U.S. diplomats the documentation they need to do
CC: Vice President
Chief of Staff
2
with that provision (Tab D). Your decision in that case was
motivated in large measure by your determination not to acquiesce
in congressional intrusions into your constitutional authority.
There was no legal or political fallout from your action.
We believe that the recently-enacted restrictions on the issuance
of multiple passports to U.S. officials should be treated
similarly. At Tab A is a memorandum to the Secretary of State
directing him not to comply with the passport restrictions. The
memorandum has been reviewed and approved by the Departments of
State and Justice.
State has informally pointed out that we are attempting to
persuade Arab states to drop their policy of denying admission to
persons whose passports reflect travel to Israel and that, for
this purpose, Congress's action serves a useful purpose. From
the foreign policy perspective, therefore, the operative
consideration is one of constitutional prerogative. In order to
take account of foreign policy concerns, your directive
emphasizes that State is to continue and, where appropriate, step
up its diplomatic efforts against the policy. Further, the
directive will not be released publicly and will be implemented
quietly so that the Arabs do not receive mixed signals about our
policy.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the memorandum to the Secretary of State at Tab A.
Attachments
Tab A
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Tab B
Dept. of State Memorandum
Tab C
Dept. of Justice Memorandum
Tab D
Memorandum for the Secretary of State regarding CFE
Delegation and Dept. of Justice Memorandum
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
09. Memo
The President to the Secretary of State
1/23/92
Re: Issuance of Official and Diplomatic Passports to U.S.
Government Officials (1 pp.)
Open on Expiration of PRA
(Document Follows)
By
(NLGB) on 6/7/05
Collection:
Bush Presidential Records
Office of the Chief of Staff
Phillip D. Brady Files
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the
Series:
Brady, Philip D.
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Chron File 1/92 [2]
Date Closed:
2/20/2001
OA/ID Number:
05483-002
FOIA/SYS Case #:
1999-0735-F
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
2005-0331-S
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
AR Disposition Date:
MR Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA)
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAJ
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA)
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA)
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 23, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
SUBJECT:
Issuance of Official and Diplomatic Passports to
U.S. Government Officials
Section 129 of Public Law 102-138, the "Foreign Relations
Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993," and section 503
of Public Law 102-140, the "Departments of Commerce, Justice,
and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act, Fiscal Year 1992," both purport to forbid the issuance of
more than one official or diplomatic passport to U.S. Government
officials for the purpose of enabling those officials to
acquiesce in or comply with the policy of some Arab League
nations of rejecting passports of, or denying entrance visas to,
persons whose passports reflect travel to Israel.
I strongly object to the policy of some Arab League nations
of denying admission to persons whose passports reflect travel
to Israel, and it has been a part of this Administration's
diplomacy in the Middle East to persuade those nations to
abandon that policy. Nevertheless, insofar as section 129
of Public Law 102-138 and section 503 of Public Law 102-140
purport to constrain my ability to provide documentation
to diplomats and other U.S. Government officials necessary
for them effectively to perform their work, they intrude
impermissibly on my constitutional authority to conduct
the foreign relations of the United States. Full adherence
to these sections could create obstacles to travel by
U.S. officials in the Middle East.
Accordingly, I direct you to continue and, where appropriate,
step up diplomatic efforts aimed at persuading Arab League
nations to abandon the policy of denying admission to persons
whose passports reflect travel to Israel. Further, consistent
with the Constitution, I shall treat section 129 of Public Law
102-138 and section 503 of Public Law 102-140 as not imposing
any binding legal obligation with respect to the issuance of
more than one official or diplomatic passport to U.S. Government
officials. So as not to hamper the conduct of U.S. diplomacy,
I direct you to continue providing U.S. Government officials
with as many official and diplomatic passports as their work
requires, notwithstanding section 129 of Public Law 102-138 and
section 503 of Public Law 102-140.
GBml
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
January 24, 1992
The President today announced his intention to appoint Sherrie S.
Rollins to be Assistant to the President for Public Liaison and
Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House.
Since 1990, Ms. Rollins has served as Director of News
Information for ABC News in New York. Prior to this, she was
confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1989-
1990. She has also served as Vice President of Communications
for The Oliver Carr Company in Washington, D. c., 1985 Ms. 1989. Rollins was
Assistant Press Secretary for the 1984 Reagan-Bush campaign and
Director of Media Support for the 1984 and 1988 Republican
National Conventions. In addition, she has served as Executive
Director of the Business and Professional Association of
Georgetown, 1981-1984. 1984.
Ms. Rollins was graduated from the University of Virginia
7880
receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. She is
married and resides in Alexandria, Virginia.
# # #
Clerk's suggested edits.
1-24-92 ok for release
Tim
per Brady 700
6/7/89
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 6, 1989
The President today announced his intention to nominate Sherrie
Sandy Rollins to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development Schwartz. (Public Affairs). She would succeed Harry K.
Since 1985, Ms. Rollins has been Vice President of Communications
for The Oliver Carr Company in Washington, D.C. She has served
as Director of Network Support for the 1988 Republican National
Convention, 1988. She was Assistant Press Secretary and Media
Liaison for the Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1984-1985;
State Press Coordinator and Media Liaison for the
Reagan-Bush, 1984 Campaign, 1984; Executive Director for the
Business and Professional Association of Georgetown, 1981-1984;
and an Account Executive for the public relations firm of Gleason
and Thomasson, 1980-1981.
Ms. Rollins was graduated from the University of Virginia (B.A.,
1980). She is married and resides in Alexandria, Virginia.
###
1989
SHERRIE SANDY ROLLINS
7732 Southdown Road
Bio
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 765-2868 Home
(202) 624-1789 Office
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
THE OLIVER CARR CO.
VICE PRESIDENT. COMMUNICATIONS -- 3/85-present
Responsible for design and implementation of a
comprehensive corporate communications plan;
administer $8 million marketing program; oversee
communications department, which is responsible for
advertising, promotion and all community, media and
public relations.
1988 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
DIRECTOR OF NETWORK SUPPORT -- 8/88
Took leave of absence from The Oliver Carr Co. to
coordinate network television coverage of the
convention, arranging appearances by party and
convention spokespersons.
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
ASSISTANT PRESS SECRETARY/MEDIA LIAISON -- 11/84-2/85
Liaison to network producers for coverage of
Inaugural; scheduled all interview requests and
Inaugural. answered press questions on all aspects of the
REAGAN-BUSH '64
STATE FRESS COORDINATOR/MEDIA LIAISON -- 1/84-11/84
Designed and implemented state press program to
generate favorable media coverage in all 50 states;
supervised staff and oversaw the 50 state press
officers. Coordinated "Network Programming" for
Republic National Convention; served as national
television network liaison and arranged all
interviews with the First Lady, Cabinet Secrataries
and top campaign officials.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGETOWN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -- 4/81-1/84
Coordinated series of annual promotional events for
Georgetown, lobbied local government agencies for
Association interests; oversaw all phases of
administration, fundraising, meeting planning and
media relations. (Increased Association membership
by 400%)
GLEASON & THOMASSON (Public Relations Firm)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE -- 11/80-3/81
-2-
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
B.A. Communications, 1980
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES
Completed Professional Development Programs in Public
Relations, Media Relations and Written and Oral
Communications
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
1989 Presidential Inaugural Advisory Committee
Greater Washington Board of Trade,
Publicity Committee
Washington Performing Arts Society, Corporate
Steering Committee
YMCA Communications Advisory Committee
Spingarn High school Life Skills Tutor
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE
January 23, 1992
UNTIL JANUARY 24, 1992
The President today recognized Leroy Shingoitewa of Moenkopi,
Arizona, as the 676th Daily Point of Light for the Nation.
Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander presented the letter of
commendation to Mr. Shingoitewa on behalf of the President at the
White House Conference on Indian Education on Thursday, January 23,
1992, in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Shingoitewa, a resident of the Hopi reservation, is a friend,
mentor, and role model for members of the Hopi and Navajo Nations.
He has taken an active role in education and other local issues in
Tuba City and the surrounding area. He is the principal of his
village elementary school, a member of the Tuba City School Board
of Education, and the co-founder of the Coalition of Parents for
Education, a local group that provides information about the school
system for parents. Mr. Shingoitewa often travels throughout the
reservation to talk with parents about their participation in the
Coalition and to inform them of their children's academic progress.
As a leader of the Hopi community, Mr. Shingoitewa has played a key
role in efforts to bring the Hopi and Navajo peoples together.
He has helped with city planning and resolution of other issues
that affect both communities.
Despite the heavy demands of his schedule, Mr. Shingoitewa
invariably makes time for young people of his tribe. He listens
to the concerns of youth, offering advice and expressing his
concern. He is often asked to speak and advise student groups.
Mr. Shingoitewa also promotes the use and preservation of his
tribe's native language and traditions among the Hopi youth.
The President salutes Leroy Shingoitewa for exemplifying his belief
that, "From now on in America, any definition of a successful life
must include serving others."
# # #
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
OK for release-
John & Gardne
1/23/92
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
01/22/92
FOR:
SHIRLEY GREEN
FROM: PHILLIP BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
XXIX
Information
Action
Let's Discuss
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Ronly
January 21, 1991
92 JAN21 P6: 40
MEMORANDUM FOR PHILLIP D. BRADY
MICHAEL J. BOSKIN
RICHARD G. DARMAN
EDE HOLIDAY
ROGER B. PORTER
FROM:
D. CAMERON FINDLAY DCF
SUBJECT:
The Chief of Staff's Recusals in Particular Health
Care Matters
statement in which he agreed, inter alia, to recuse himself from
In the attached memorandum, the Chief of Staff executed a recusal
particular matters in which his wife, an attorney at Sidley &
Austin, is representing a client or has a financial interest.
Several of Mrs. Skinner's clients are hospitals, which on
The recusal does not prevent the Chief of Staff from
occasion have particular matters before U.S. Government agencies.
participating in general discussions. of health care policy or
have no interest.
specific health care matters in which Mrs. Skinner or her clients
To ensure that this recusal policy is observed, on the advice of
the Counsel's office, the Chief of Staff is asking each of to
help screen materials relating to health care intended for you him.
Specifically, to the extent practicable, you should send a
of any material directly relating to health care intended for copy the
Chief of Staff to Greq Walden in the Counsel's office, so that he
can make a determination whether it relates to particular matters
in which Mrs. Skinner has an interest. For my part, I will act
as a "backstop" to ensure that the Chief of Staff does not
participate in any such matters.
Thanks for your cooperation.
I am sorry to burden you with this somewhat unwieldy procedure.
Attachments
CC: C. Boyden Gray
Samuel K. Skinner
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
10. Memo
Samuel K. Skinner to C. Boyden Gray
1/7/92
(b)(6)
Re: Steps to Avoid Conflicts of Interest and Appearance
Problems (3 pp.)
Collection:
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Office of the Chief of Staff
Phillip D. Brady Files
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the
Series:
Brady, Philip D.
Subseries:
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
Chron File 1/92 [2]
Date Closed:
2/20/2001
OA/ID Number:
05483-002
FOIA/SYS Case #:
1999-0735-F
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
2005-0331-S
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
AR Disposition Date:
MR Disposition Date:
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
=
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1/22
John.
By E was of
followup to
our Classion
Roubs.
Pal
BRIEFING ON THE PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS ACT:
1. The definition of "Presidential Records" reads:
"Presidential records" means documentary materials
created or received by the President, his immediate
staff, or a unit or individual of the Executive Office
of the President in the course of conducting
activities which relate to or have an effect upon the
carrying out of the constitutional, statutory, or other
offical or ceremonial duties of the President.
This definition includes all official materials generated by
the President and his office. It does not include personal
files.
2. The definition of "Personal Records" is:
all documentary materials
of a purely private or
nonpublic character which do not relate to or have an
effect upon the carrying out of the constitutional,
statutory, or other official or ceremonial duties of the
President. Such term includes -
(A) diaries, journals, or other personal
notes
which are not prepared or utilized for or
circulated or communicated in the course of,
transacting Government business;
(B) materials relating to private political
associations, and having no relation to or direct
effect upon the carrying out of constitutional,
statutory, or other official or ceremonial duties of
the President; and
(C) materials. relating exclusively to the
President's own election to the office of the
Presidency, and materials directly relating to the
election of a particular individual or individuals
to Federal, State, or local office, which have no
relation to or direct effect upon the carrying out
of constitutional, statutory, or other official or
ceremonial duties of the President.
3. Congress added two amendments which clarified the
documentary materials involving political activities of the
President or his staff to be considered "Presidential
records." These two amendments inserted the words "a direct
effect" in lieu of "an effect" in the definition of what
political files could be kept as an official record. In the
Congressional said: Report that explained this change, Congress
These changes were made SO that the act would not
impinge on the President's first amendment right to free
speech or political association by including as
government property records that might have a tangential
effect upon his or his staff's official or ceremonial
responsibilities, but consist of purely personal
political communications.
This change broadened the category of political materials
that could fall into the President's Personal File.
4. The Archives understanding of how this Act works:
Although broad in its scope, the definition of "Presidential
records" does not include many of the most valuable
materials for documenting a Presidency - diaries, personal
correspondence and notes. These are documents that are
traditionally of the most interest to scholars. The key
clause reads:
materials "Presidential records" means documentary
created or received
in the course of
conducting activities which relate to or have an effect
upon the carrying out of the constitutional, statutory,
or other official or ceremonial duties of the President
The National Archives interprets the phrase "relates to" as
having to be read in connection with "the carrying out of
the constitutional and statutory duties of the President,
i.e. must relate to the carrying out of the duties, not just
the duties. Many documents might relate to the President's
duties, but have nothing to do with the action of "carrying
out" such responsibilities. For example, a letter from the
President to his son in which he reflected on some aspect of
his budget message to Congress would meet the test of
relating to the President's constitutional duties, but would
have no relationship to "carrying out" these constitutional
duties. This means that this significant category of
materials that tangentially document the Presidency in a
personal or political way should be included in the
President's Personal File.
BAB:JJS
REVENUE LEGISLATION THAT INCREASED RECEIPTS, 1981-1990
EFFECT5
(in billions of dollars)
22-Nov-91
Tony Snow
04:23 PM
6 Year
CY
BY
BY+1
BY+2
BY+3
BY+4
Total
Tax Equity and Fiscal
Responsibility Act of 1982:
Nominal dollars (Jan. 1983)..
17.3
38.3
42.2
52.1
63.6
67.6
281.1
Constant 1991 dollars
22.7
48.5
51.8
62.3
73.8
76.1
335.2
Ronts loon for
Highway Revenue Act of 1982:
the
Nominal dollars (Jan. 1983).
1.7
3.8
3.9
3.9
3.9
3.9
21.1
Constant 1991 dollars
2.2
4.8
4.8
4.7
4.5
4.4
25.4
Social Security Amendments
Phil
of 1983:
Nominal dollars (Feb. 1984).
6.2
8.8
9.3
11.4
23.4
31.1
90.2
Constant 1991 dollars
7.8
10.8
11.1
13.2
26.3
33.6
102.9
Railroad Retirement Revenue Act
of 1983:
Nominal dollars (Feb. 1984).
0.2
0.7
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
5.3
Constant 1991 dollars
0.3
0.9
1.3
1.3
1.2
1.2
6.1
Deficit Reduction Act of 1984:
Nominal dollars (Feb. 1985).
9.3
15.9
21.6
24.6
26.7
30.4
128.5
Constant 1991 dollars
11.4
19.0
25.1
27.7
28.8
31.6
143.6
Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconcillation Act of 1985:
Nominal dollars (Jan. 1987).
2.7
3.0
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.4
18.4
Constant 1991 dollars
3.1
3.4
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.3
19.5
Omnibus Budget Reconcillation
Act of 1986:
Nominal dollars (Jan. 1987).
2.6
2.8
2.4
1.0
1.6
3.6
14.0
Constant 1991 dollars
3.0
3.2
2.6
1.0
1.6
3.5
14.9
Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986:
Nominal dollars (Jan. 1987)
0.6
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
6.0
Constant 1991 dollars
0.7
1.1
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.1
6.3
Continuing Resolution for 1987:
Nominal dollars (Jan. 1987)
1.9
2.7
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
14.8
Constant 1991 dollars
2.2
3.0
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
15.6
BAB:JJS
REVENUE LEGISLATION THAT INCREASED RECEIPTS, 1981-1990
EFFECT5
(in billions of dollars)
22-Nov-91
04:23 PM
6 Year
CY
BY
BY+1
BY+2
BY+3
BY+4
Total
Omnibus Budget Reconcillation
Act of 1987:
Nominal dollars (Feb. 1988).
9.1
14.3
16.2
15.6
12.5
12.5
80.2
Constant 1991 dollars
10.2
15.5
16.8
15.6
12.1
11.6
81.9
Continuing Resolution for 1988:
Nominal dollars (Feb. 1988).
2.4
3.1
3.3
3.4
3.4
3.5
19.1
Constant 1991 dollars
2.7
3.3
3.4
3.4
3.3
3.3
19.4
Family Support Act of 1988:
Nominal dollars (Jan. 1989)..
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
1.7
Constant 1991 dollars
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
1.7
Total Revenue Legislation,
1981-1988:
Nominal dollars 1/
54.1
94.6
106.8
120.1
143.5
161.3
680.4
Constant 1991 dollars
66.6
113.7
124.3
136.5
159.0
172.6
772.6
Financial Institutions Reform,
Recovery and Enforcement Act
of 1989:
Nominal dollars (Jan. 1990).
0.5
0.3
*
*
*
*
0.8
Constant 1991 dollars
0.5
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.8
Treasury, Postal Services and
General Accounting Appropriations
Act for 1990:
Nominal dollars (Jan. 1990)..
0.2
0.6
1.0
1.2
1.3
1.4
5.7
Constant 1991 dollars
0.2
0.6
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.2
5.3
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act of 1989:
Nominal dollars (Jan. 1990).
6.1
4.6
4.8
6.6
8.3
6.5
36.9
Constant 1991 dollars
6.3
4.6
4.6
6.1
7.5
5.6
34.8
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act of 1990:
Nominal dollars (Feb. 1991).
22.5
35.2
32.7
37.5
38.6
31.0
197.5
Constant 1991 dollars
22.5
34.0
30.5
33.7
33.4
25.9
180.0
BAB:JJS
REVENUE LEGISLATION THAT INCREASED RECEIPTS, 1981-1990
EFFECT5
(In billions of dollars)
22-Nov-91
04:23 PM
6 Year
CY
BY
BY+1
BY+2
BY+3
BY+4
Total
Total Revenue Legislation,
1989-1990:
Nominal dollars 2/
29.3
40.7
38.5
45.3
48.2
38.9
240.9
Constant 1991 dollars
29.6
39.5
36.1
41.0
42.1
32.7
220.9
#
$50 million or less.
Note:
Nominal levels were converted to 1991 dollars based on actual levels of Inflation as measured by the GNP
deflator for 1981 through 1990, and the assumptions for 1991-1996 reflected in the Nov. 8 (Fall Review
New Path 2) economic assumptions.
1/ This sum reflects estimates produced under six different nominal Income paths, developed at six
different points in time.
2/ This sum reflects estimates produced under two different nominal Income paths, developed at two
different points in time.
THE
WASHINGTON WHIT HOUSE 1/22
To: Terry Good- -
Tits brows
of your convenent
and Rul
Phil
PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS
AND
PERSONAL PAPERS
I. Presidential Records Act Implementation at Reagan Library
A. Designation of Personal Records
by Dever President
1. Balitical Files
2.., Ra-alection Files
3. HIC Files
4. Files for other candidates
5. Barsonal - Non Public Files
6. Personal Notes, Journals, Diaries
8. 7. Personal Photographs, film and video tape
Extra Copies
at. Handwriting
in. President's Secretary files
B. Designation of First Ladies Files
1. Personal Correspondence
2: Political & Charitable activities
3. Official and Ceremonial activities
II. Donation of Personal Papers to Reagan Library
A. Presidential Deed of Gift
B. Solicitation of Cabinet Officers & White
House Staff Personal Papers
C. Solicitation of Campaign Organizations Records
III. Problems Related to PRA issues at Reagan Library
A. Former President's Counsel is not familiar with
PRA - Questions about how President Bush's
Counsel is handling PRA.
B. Solicitation Requests not as effective from
former President
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
11. Letter
David C. Grimes to the President
1/17/92
(b)(6)
Re: Support (2 pp.)
Collection:
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WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
January 22, 1992
32 JAN 22 P3: 13
MEMORANDUM FOR PHILLIP D. BRADY
FROM:
WILLIAM F. SITTMANN knowfa
SUBJECT:
Press Release on Drug Summit II
:
Request that you have Marlin Fitzwater announce the press
statement on the Drug Summit II at his press briefing today.
Attachment
Tab A
Press Statement
OK for release flr Phil as edited.
J. 1/12/92
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
The President of the United States after consultations with other
participating governments, has decided that the second regional
drug summit will be held in San Antonio, Texas, February 26 and
27. This meeting, two years after the Cartagena Summit,
represents another important milestone in the war on drugs. The
purpose of the meeting will be to discuss and coordinate our
expanding counternarcotics cooperation with the presidents of
Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Mexico.
O's and A's re Drug Summit II
Q:
Why San Antonio, Texas?
A:
We offered to host the summit. San Antonio was selected as
the site by the President because of its foremost bicultural
ties to Latin America, its gracious and hospitable
community, and the variety of accommodations and
uncompromised security available to our international
guests.
Q: What is the agenda for the meeting, what do you hope to
accomplish?
"
A:
We are discussing the agenda with other participants. The
overall objectives are clearly to coordinate
counternarcotics supply and demand efforts with some of the
most involved states in the region and to build on the
success of Cartagena.
Q:
Why are Venezuela, Ecuador, and Mexico added to the
Cartagena participants?
A:
Because the regional effort is expanding and now involves
more states. The invitation for this summit came from all
five Andean nations, and Mexico was not one of the inviting
states. Mexico is playing a key role in the hemisphere
effort against drug trafficking, making it a logical
participant.
Q:
What have you accomplished since the last summit?
A: The Cartagena Summit demonstrated the common interest
supplier and consumer nations have in jointly confronting
this problem. The conclusions of that summit have been
translated into concrete action. In the U.S. demand has
been reduced since 1989 and major cases have been brought to
court such as BCCI. In the Andes major traffickers have
been jailed in Colombia and Bolivia; total coca hectarage is
down for two years in a row; cocaine seizures are at all
time highs; trafficker air transport nets have been
interrupted by vigorous law enforcement efforts in Colombia,
Bolivia, and Peru. Mexico has undertaken a major
initiatives to disrupt air transportation networks, and
cocaine seizures arriving by air and sea are also at all
time highs. We all want to continue and improve on these
efforts.
Q:
What is the role of the U.S. military in these countries?
A:
As we have stated repeatedly, the drug war is an effort
involving all the affected countries. In each country the
lead effort is borne by that country, but where we can
assist we do. That assistance includes law enforcement,
military, and economic assistance and sharing law
2
enforcement and intelligence information. In that context,
we have assisted governments in Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru
with equipment, e.g., literally from boots to aircraft,
including some small arms (refer to DOD for details), and
training, and small teams of U.S. military training
personnel are in each of these countries in a support role
(refer to DOD for details). No U.S. military personnel will
accompany host country officials or DEA in operations.
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January 21, 1992
To: Connie Horner
If we send a delegation to Mauritius for their Independence in
March, please discuss the making up of the delegation with me as
soon as possible. I would like Laurie Firestone to be on the
delegation. She is a very close friend of our Ambassador, Penne
Korth.
GB
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Chron
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 1992
The President today recognized the volunteers of the Philadelphia
Anti-Graffiti Network of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the 673rd
Daily Point of Light for the Nation. Network participants remove
graffiti from buildings and help beautify the city with the
artistic creations of muralists.
Over the past seven years, vandalized walls in Philadelphia's many
neighborhoods have been transformed into murals through the Mayor's
Anti-Graffiti Network. Urban scrawl and graffiti colorings have
been replaced with images of affirmation. Twenty-five youngsters
have been instructed by famous visual artists, and the youth now
share palettes with museum-quality painters. They assist the
artists in creating many of the scenes that now decorate
Philadelphia structures.
In 1990, 1,838 young volunteers "whitewashed" 5,237 defaced
properties in their own neighborhoods, showing that being part of
the solution is more fulfilling than being a. part of the problem.
The Network encourages artistic expression among young people and
is changing the way the city's youth are responding to the graffiti
crisis.
The Network has several programs centered around the removal and
beautification process. The "Target Unit," a group that uses high
pressure to wash buildings, removed graffiti from 183 residential
properties and 16 schools. The 2,918 volunteer "Field
Representatives," have undertaken 631 neighborhood clean-ups of
2,167 low-income residential properties. Mural staffers conduct
16 hour, month-long workshops at art studios, raising student
interest and participation in the arts.
The Anti-Graffiti Network's idea spread throughout the country with
the development of the National Clean Sweep Games, held annually
in Philadelphia. Over 350 youth from 15 states participate in five
days of events designed to increase appreciation for clean
neighborhoods.
The President salutes the volunteers of the Anti-Graffiti Network
for exemplifying his belief that, "From now on in America, any
definition of a successful life must include serving others."
# # #
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 1992
The President today recognized the volunteers of Project Love
of Bartow, Florida, as the 674th Daily Point of Light for the
Nation. An initiative of the Volunteers of Polk Schools, Project
Love assists mothers and their children through educational
programs.
Three years ago, former teacher Ann Thayer established this project
as a summer enrichment program for students in the primarily
Hispanic migrant community. Helped by volunteers from St. Johns
United Methodist Church and Eloise Methodist Church, and by the
Snively Elementary School staff, she organized a tutoring program,
a meal program, and other activities to benefit the children.
Today, Project Love enjoys the support of volunteers from local
businesses, retirement communities, and civic groups.
Project Love's Morning with Moms program helps women whose children
attend Snively Elementary School learn to be better mothers,
improve their reading skills, and obtain high school General
Equivalency Diplomas. Tuesday mornings for nearly three hours,
mothers attend learning and tutoring sessions. To date, 229 young
mothers have been involved in adult education, English as a Second
Language, and Parenting classes or received their GEDs because of
educational support from the Morning with Moms program. Mothers
who come to the school to babysit children of high-school age
mothers also get the opportunity to learn while they volunteer.
In between regular classes, members of the school staff teach
mothers about art, health, and reading, so they are better prepared
to reinforce their children's learning process at home.
Project Love is also comprised of several other initiatives.
Volunteers "adopt" and befriend migrant families, provide holiday
packages for them, and refurbish homes in need of repair. Through
the Bear Therapy program, parent volunteers clean up old teddy
bears and distribute them to elementary school children, who are
encouraged to read aloud to their bears. This process instills in
the children a sense of accomplishment and fosters interest in
improving reading skills.
The President salutes the volunteers of Project Love for
exemplifying his belief that, "From now on in America, any
definition of a successful life must include serving others."
# # #
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 1992
The President today recognized Suzanne Bergen of Chattanooga,
Tennessee, as the 675th Daily Point of Light for the Nation. Ms.
Bergen is a supportive and caring companion to individuals who
suffer from mental illness.
Ms. Bergen grew up with her family's struggle to deal with her
father's mental illness. The experience inspired her to help
others deal with the stigma of being mentally ill. For two years,
Ms. Bergen, 36, has volunteered for the Compeer Program through the
Mental Health Association of Greater Chattanooga, which pairs
community members with clients receiving mental health treatment.
A full-time computer specialist for Chubb Life America, Ms. Bergen
also devotes several hours each week to her Compeer friend, Sherry,
a woman diagnosed with depression and a panic disorder. Together
they attend bimonthly support groups for manic depressives. They
also spend time together socially and enjoy mutual hobbies, such
as cooking and cross-stitching. With her computer knowledge, Ms.
Bergen helped Sherry augment her computer skills and has also
helped her find full-time employment. For the past year, Ms.
Bergen's support and friendship have increased Sherry's self-
confidence, incentive to return to work, and desire to become a
part of the community again.
In addition to volunteering as a one-to-one Compeer friend, Ms.
Bergen recruits other volunteers and gives informational
presentations on behalf of the Chattanooga Compeer program. Her
efforts not only spread the Compeer message, but also raise the
community's awareness of mental health issues. Ms. Bergen recently
began networking with other Compeer volunteers and offering advice
on how to develop supportive Compeer friendships.
The President salutes Suzanne Bergen for exemplifying his belief
that, "From now on in America, any definition of a successful life
must include serving others."
###
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE
January 24, 1992
UNTIL JANUARY 25, 1992
The President today recognized the volunteers of The Arc of Benton
County, Oregon, as the 677th Daily Point of Light for the Nation.
For 32 years, The ARC has offered comfort and support to families
of mentally impaired individuals in the Corvallis area.
A network of more than 275 volunteers -- parents, professionals,
and community residents -- support the work of ARC, which relies
on local resources and facilities. Volunteers from local high
schools, youth groups, and Oregon State University are mainstays
of the "Fostering Friendship" and other socialization programs for
developmentally disabled teens and young adults. These volunteers
serve as instructors, role models, and friends to the young people,
facilitating their transition into adulthood.
The "Afterschool Skillbuilding Program" is designed specifically
to offer respite to parents while providing recreational activities
and skills development to its 13 to 21 year old participants.
Teens are matched with students from area high schools and. 16
fraternities and sororities on the Oregon State University campus.
The program's activities include instruction in cooking, map
reading, and money management, as well as safety presentations,
shopping excursions, field trips, and self-esteem workshops.
Student volunteers also accompany their friends to dances,
restaurants, movies, and other recreational outings. Through these
experiences, the youth are encouraged to seek opportunities for an
appropriate education, affordable housing, and meaningful
employment.
The ARC's "Terrific Twenties Program," extends a helping hand to
young men and women, ages 22 to 28. An adult facilitator arranges
for the group to interact socially with their peers on a regular
basis.
The President salutes the volunteers of The Arc of Benton County
for exemplifying his belief that, "From now on in America, any
definition of a successful life must include serving others."
###
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracey Taylor or Miah Homstad
(202) 456-6266
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Clayton Yeutter
Chairman
January 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
CLAYTON YEUTTER
Cry
You'll soon be able to laugh about that state dinner in Tokyo! It'll be a great story for
your grandchildren for decades to come!
agree
I do believe the trip will play better in the country than it has here in D.C. Opening
we e.g. ills
markets is important, and there are jobs attached to such an effort. You communicated
and illustrated that point, and we need to continue to do so. In my view the trip could
have been better if it had not been postponed, and if it had not included the auto
completer sign a
industry reps.
did
True
As you know, redistricting has gone well for us all year long, and we had some more
good news recently. The Illinois Congressional boundaries came our way previously,
good
and state legislative boundaries have gone our way as well. And in Texas we had a
judicial outcome on state legislative redistricting that surprised and shocked the
good bw
to bad
Democrats. On January 28 we should have a final decision in California, where more
on
is at stake than anywhere.
"Congr."
I've had good reports on your Farm Bureau event, and the day in New Hampshire.
re-destor.
The latter gave you an opportunity to respond to the contention that you haven't
in Texas
recognized the magnitude and length of the economic downturn. Conceding some
shortcomings in that regard was helpful and politically therapeutic. People give a lot of
slack to those who are willing to admit a misstep, particularly when they are persuaded
that a corrective process is to follow.
If the State of the Union speech is well accepted, that will give the campaign a boost in
New Hampshire and elsewhere. Expectations for that speech are incredibly high
though, which suggests that having some of the content reach the public domain ahead
work we
of time could provide a bit of a relief valve. It also suggests that the White House, the
campaign, and the RNC must all do a good job of preparing our constituencies to react
sam on
properly in the aftermath of the delivery. That coordination effort has already begun.
the
please
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The President
January 17, 1992
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Congressional Democrats will skewer the speech, of course, but we need to take them
head-on in the policy battles which emerge. Buchanan will find fault with it too, but it
could leave his campaign without much of a rudder. We do want to keep the
expectations for his New Hampshire vote as high as possible, for the press will want to
help him as much as they can.
I personally believe the economy has bottomed out, though the numbers may not show,
more
that until mid-year or even later. That makes it imperative that people believe you to
be on top of the situation, even though they may still be hurting. The Fed did its part
with a bold move (finally) a few weeks ago, and you can do your part at the State of
the Union and thereafter. If businessmen and consumers begin to feel more confident
we more aptimut beginni
to
about the future, they'll do their part. And that will bring about the political
turnaround we need. There is ample time for all of that to happen, and I see no reason
why we cannot nurse that process in an effective way.
This week's USA Today/CNN/Gallup poll had some interesting 1989-1992
comparisons. Not surprisingly it shows your approval rating declining in most
categories, with the economy being the explanation for much of that. It shows you
having gained ground on drugs, which is not surprising either, and on the environment,
which is surprising and encouraging. I hope that is an accurate polling result; it could
be useful if we have Clinton as an opponent since he has not had a good environmental
record in Arkansas.
The poll also shows a healthy increase in support from both blacks (though approval is
still only 15%) and Hispanics, especially the latter. That indicates some potential in
cultivating minority groups this year.
Tecter
says
We continue to do well with the younger generation, not so well with the older
the
generation. Support has dropped among our white population, more among the least
educated than among the more educated, and more in the South than elsewhere. And
we still have a major challenge with the perception that you favor the rich over the
middle class.
We had a remarkably good fundraising year, notwithstanding the state of the economy
and the "competition" in recent weeks from Bobby Holt's effort. We raised more than
$30 million in 1991, with $16 million coming from direct mail. That is about a million
less than we'd planned, meaning that direct mail continues to slide a bit for us -- and
for everybody else. We also absorbed a net loss of about $3 million for promotional
mailings to broaden our donor list. That's a lot of money to spend for that purpose,
but it did yield us almost 200,000 new donors.
The President
January 17, 1992
Page 3
We netted more than $8 million from the Eagles program, about $3.5 million from
Team 100, almost $4 million from the other major donor endeavors ($5,000, $1,000
and $500), and more than $2 million from our regular telephoning program.
All in all, Larry Bathgate and our finance people did a truly outstanding job,
particularly when one compares them with their Democrat counterparts.
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fim!
We'll be announcing the top leadership of the Platform Committee within a few days.
As you know, Senator Nickles will be the Chairman. The two Co-Chairmen will be
Congressman McCollum and Governor Ashcroft.
11
Thanks for spending time with that group of candidates yesterday. That was a personal
thrill for them.
We're looking forward to having you speak to the RNC winter meeting a few days
from now. It'll be a good opportunity to extend the State of the Union message.
CY:lfl
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 21, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR TIM MCBRIDE
FROM:
Phillip D. Brady
SUBJECT:
Fax Machine
As you may know, the fax machine in the messengers' office
on the ground floor of the West Wing is constantly busy
-- most, unfortunately, unsolicited materials from outside the
Federal Government.
This situation often severely disrupts legitimate
communications between White House offices. Pages are missing or
become attached to others' documents. For instance, on the
recent trip to New Hampshire, we had to fax repeatedly an
important document, and OMB recently had to fax a document three
times before we received all the pages.
Therefore, following up on the Chief of Staff's suggestion
that matters such as this be brought to your attention, we would
like to request that a fax be assigned to our office. As the
year progresses, we will have increasing need to use a fax both
to send and receive priority documents.
With such a small office staff, having a dedicated fax for
our office will save us valuable time and permit us to ensure
that documents are cleared more rapidly than would otherwise be
the case. Having a fax would also lessen our reliance on the red
tag messengers.
I'd be happy to discuss this further if you like. Thanks
for your consideration.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: 1/17/92
TO:
ROSE ZAMARIA
FROM: PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
The attached has been forwarded
to the President on the early
Saturday a.m. run to
Camp David
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 17, 1992
MR. PRESIDENT:
Attached is a proposed text for a
Bush-Quayle '92 brochure in New
Hampshire. It would be mailed early
next week to 106, 000 households --
undecided Republicans and Independents
and Republicans the campaign has not
been able to contact.
With the exception of the response
on health care, these responses have
been taken from statements you have
previously made. The tax and health
responses have been cleared with OMB,
and this was also staffed at the
campaign. The Deputy Chief of Staff
has reviewed this and approves.
The brochure also features a note
from Governor Gregg.
Thank you.
J.S.S.
Phillip D. Brady
&
New Hampshire Friends and Family (1/17/92 4:45AM)
(cover)
"President Bush, How About Some Questions?"
S2 JAN 17 P8: 42
Office of
Cabinet Affairs
OF
THE OF THE UNITED LLS
A
CABINET
REPORT
For the Week of:
January 19 - January 25
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
EDE HOLIDAY SHA
SUBJECT:
Cabinet Report Highlights - January 19 - 25
* * * HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK AHEAD * * *
January 21
Sullivan and Alexander will join the President at a
Head Start center in Maryland to announce the expansion
of the program (pg. 2).
Derwinski and Sullivan will announce a rural health
care initiative (pg. 4).
January 22
"
Truly will travel to Cape Canaveral for the launch of
the space shuttle Discovery (pg. 5).
Commerce will release December data on housing starts
(pg. 7).
January 22-23
Baker will host the Coordinating Conference on
Assistance to the New Independent States (pg. 4).
January 24
The National Council on Education Standards and Testing
will release their report (pg. 1).
January 25
Baker will travel to Moscow and Prague (pg. 4).
Brady will meet with G-7 finance ministers (pg. 4).
DETAILS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FOLLOW IN THIS REPORT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
EDE HOLIDAY was
SUBJECT:
Cabinet Report -- January 19 - January 25
*** THE WEEK AHEAD * * *
AGRICULTURE
January 22. Secretary Madigan will address the National Council
of Farmer Cooperatives in Orlando. Topic: the priority issues
for the department in 1992.
COMMERCE
January 22. Acting Secretary Schnabel will meet with Dutch
Foreign Minister Hans van den Brock. Topic: the Commonwealth of
Independent States.
January 23. Schnabel will meet with Icelandic Minister of
Commerce and Industry Jon Sigurdsson and U.S. Ambassador to
Iceland Charles Cobb. Topic: joint ventures that would utilize
Iceland's geographic location and access to Europe through the
European Economic Area Agreement.
EDUCATION
January 21. Secretary Alexander will attend the Senate
Republican Policy lunch. Topic: the Administration's amendments
to S. 2, the "Neighborhood Schools Improvement Act," sponsored by
Senator Kennedy.
January 23. Alexander will speak at the White House Conference
on Indian Education. Topic: the department's Indian Education
programs. Secretaries Watkins and Lujan will also address the
conference.
January 24. Alexander will participate in a press conference to
release the report of the National Council on Education Standards
and Testing. The report will recommend voluntary standards and a
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
32 JAN 17 P8: 01
January 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW TS
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON
SUBJECT:
HEAD START; CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND
I. SUMMARY
On Tuesday, January 21, at 9:30 a.m., you will announce the
budget proposal for a $600 million increase in funding for Head
Start. The event will take place at the Emily Harris Head Start
Program in Catonsville, Maryland.
II. INFORMATION
Your remarks (8 minutes, cards) emphasize the role of Head
Start in ensuring that every child start school ready to learn,
as well as Head Start's early role in preparing today's children
to be productive in tomorrow's world.
The President's Schedule
JANUARY 1992
Issue: 01/17/92
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
New Year's Day
2
3
4
Sydney, Australia
*
9:15 Mtg. w/ PM Keating
B* 8:25 Wreath-Laying Ceremony
*
8:30 Breakfast w/Les Yew
Proposed & Tentative
for Administrative
B* 10:05 Consulate greeting
*
10:20 Mtg. w/Austrailan
* 11:05 Mtg w/US & Australian
B* 10:00 Antival Ceremony
*
10:45 Mtg. w/PM Keating
Cabinet
Business Leaders
B* 10:20 Court. call w/Kim Wee
Use Only
B* 11:55 Visit Maritime Museum
*
11:00 Courtesy call w/
* 11:45 Address US & Austri.
* 10:40 Mig. w/PM Goh
Ba 12:55 Luncheon Cruise
Opposition Leaders
Community Leaders
* 11:15 Bus. Del. Mtg.
T Tentative
Fairbaim, Australia
&
11:30
Drop-by Pree. Bus. Mtg
B* 1:05 Recpt. w/Corel Sea
* 11:40 Bilateral Mtg.
B First Lady
B* 3:55 Antival Ceremony
a
11:55 Mtg w/ Rural Groups
Commemorative
* 12:35 Joint Press
* Away from WH
B* 4:25 Amer. Emb. Greeting
a
12:30 Working Lunch w/PM
B*
1:30
US Consulate Greeting
* 1:10 Lunch w/Bus. Rndtable
B* 6:00 Private Time
B* 2:06 Address Australian
B*
2:15 Depart Melboums en
*
2:30 Mtg. w/Assan Bus Coun.
B*
7:05 Dinner w/Gov.
Parliament
route Singapore
*
2:55 Singapore Lect. Group
Hayden
B*
2:50 Mig w/ Academic Comm
B* 4:00 US Emb Greeting
Canberra, Australia
B* 3:40 Joint Press Session
B* 6:45 Antive Singapore
.
5:15 Private Time
B* 9:45 Antive Amb. Residence
a
4:25
Private Time
Be 7:00 State Dinner
B* 7:05 Dinner w/PM Keating
RON CANBERRA
RON CANBERRA
RON SINGAPORE
RON SINGAPORE
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
*
7:50 Coffee w/Assan Ambs.
*
8:25 Wrkg brkfat w/business
B* 9:30 Departure Ceremony
*
7:55 Intv. w/Detroit TV
Be
9:20
Farewell Call by the
B* 8:45 View Static Display of
groups
B* 9:40 Depart f/Osaka, Japan
Stations
Emperor & the Empress
Aircraft
B* 10:00 Arrival Ceremony
B* 11:35 Visit Enthronement Rm
B* 10:00 Anival Ceremony
B* 10:40 Departs Tokyo, Japan
B*
9:00
Depart Singapore on
.
10:30 Mtg w/President Roh
B* 11:40 View Sports Exhibition
Be 10:30 Courtery Call on
en route Andrews
route Seoul, Korea
*
11:00 Bilateral Meeting
B* 11:50 Tour Palace Garden
Emperor Akihito
B* 9:15 Antivel Statement
B*
3:30 Arrive Seoul
. 11:30 Drop by Pree Bus. Dele
Be 12:20 Private Lunch w/former
*
11:35
Bil. mtg w/PM Miyazawa
*
1:30 Bilateral Meeting
B 9:45 Antive White House
Seoul, Korea
.
11:45 Joint Press Avail.
PM Kalfu
*
12:10 Drop by mtg. w/Bus Del
10:30 Mtg. with VP
B* 4:00 Wreath-Laying Ceremony
* 12:40 Lunch hosted by us
B*
2:20 Address US & Japaness
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12:35 Bilateral Mosting
* 11:30 Address President's
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Chamber of Commerce
Students
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1:40 Working Lunch w/PM
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4:30 Joint Prese Avail.
Drug Advisory
w/President Roh
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3:40 Open Toye-R-Ue Store
Miyazawa
Council's Idrshp forum
B* 2:25 Address Ntl. Assembly
Be 5:15 Depart Osaka, Japan
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3:20
Visit Togu Palace
a 12:00 Depart t/Camp David
of Republic of Korea
Tokyo, Japan
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4:55 C89 This Morning Intv.
B* 7:30 Private Dinner w/
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3:40
US/Military Greeting
B* 8:35 Artive Tokyo
B*
7:00 Dinner Hosted by PM
B* 7:00 State Dinner hosted by
President Roh
Be
7:00
State Dinner
*
6:55 NBC Today Show Interv.
Miyazawa
Emperor Akihito
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8:45 Amer. 2000 Comm.
7:00 Depart I/New Hampshire
7:45
Hold
Kansas City, Missouri
Ldrship Conf.
New Hampshire
9:15 Staff Time
7:20 Depart for Atlanta
* 10:00 Recept w/Farm Bureau
10:00 Mtg w/HEAL
*
6:50 Rndtble. w/comm. Idra.
10:00 Hold
Atlanta, Georgia
Board
.
11:00 Bush-Quayle '92 Ntl.
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10:20 Town Hall meeting/recp
10:30 Mtg. w/Mayors & loc.
*
9:55 Tour Exhibition Hall
* 10:40 Address the Amer. Farm
Finance Cmt. mtg.
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11:40 Tour/lunch w/managmnt.
elected officials
*
10:05 Martin Luther King
Bureau Federation
11:35 Mtg. w/Chief of Staff
Davidson Int Trim Pint
11:30 Photo w/prospective
Proc. Signing
*
11:10 Photo w/Federal Exec.
12:00 Lunch with VP
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12:35 Mtg. w/management of
GOP candidates
Ceremony
Board of Kansas City
1:45 Mtg. w/Earvin Johnson
Liberty Mutual
12:00 Lunch w/JCB
*
11:10 Wreathlaying Ceremony
B 4:00 Arrive White House
3:00 Arrive White House
2:30 Delivery of Compressed
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12:45 Address employees
1:30 Economic Briefing
*
11:50 Tour CATALYST Project
Natural Gas Van
*
1:40 Cabletron Tour
1:55 Sat tour w/New Eng. TV
& announce Jobs 2000
4:00 Mtg. w/Portugese
3:00 Mtg. with Sec. Baker
* 3:30 Interviews
2:30 Staff Time
President Soares
4:15 Haircut
* 6:00 Live Intv. w/WMUR-TV
3:00 Admin. Time
* 2:45 Artive Camp David
5:00 Staff Time
*
6:10 Rotary Club Dinner
3:30 Mtg. w/Sec. Cheney
10:10 Arrive White House
6:15 Hold
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M.L. King's Day
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Senate Convenes
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House Convenee
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8:50 Depart f/Maryland
*
9:00 Add. Intl. Conf. on
9:15 Mtg. w/Nd. Assoc. of
7:30
Hold
Humanit. Asst. to USSR
Wholesale Distributors
9:45 Staff Time
Catonaville, Maryland
9:45 Staff Time
9:40
Staff Time
10:50 Photo w/us Amb. to
* 9:20 Visit Head Start
10:30 Video Taping Session
10:30 Senior Exec. Service
Denmark
Center
11:15 Drop by brig.
Rank Awards
10:55 Photo w/us Amb. to
10:55 Arrive White House
w/Citizen's Democracy
11:15 Photo Ope
Morocco
Corps
1:30 Mtg. w/Rabbinical
11:00 Mtg. with Sec. Baker
11:30 Drop by mtg w/Heads of
Council of America
2:30 Photo w/Desmond Howard
1:30 Staff Time
Indep. Regulatory
2:30 Cere. honoring Women's
2:45 Photo w/NASA
B TBD Arrive White House
Agencies
World Cup Soccer
Astronauts
12:00 Call to March for Life
Champions
3:00 Address Young
Rally
Astronauts Council
*
TBD Hold
1:30 Economic Briefing
3:30 Teleconf. w/Natt.
2:00 Computer Trade Agree,
7:00 Hold
Assoc. of Home Bidre.
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B* 7:00 Nati. Prayer Breakfast
10:00 Cabinet mtg.
New York, N.Y.
11:00 Mtg. w/Sec. Derwinski
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TBD Address UN Security
* 12:00 Add. Nati. Religious
11:15 Photo Ope
Council
Broadcasters Assoc.
12:00 Lunch with VP
TBD Drop by Drug Control
3:00 Admin. Time
1:30 Economic Briefing
Strategy mig.
4:00 Hold
3:30 Mtg. w/Sec. Brady
Be 9:00 State of the Union
Address
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SENSITIVE COPY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
02 JAN 17 P6: 45
January 17, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Fred McClure for
SUBJECT:
Weekly Report on Congressional Correspondence
Attached is a report of selected congressional mail received from
January 11 - January 16, 1991. This correspondence is being
handled by the Office of Congressional Correspondence.
Attachment
Republican
National
Committee
02 JAN I P6: 59
Clayton Yeutter
Chairman
January 17, 1992
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
CLAYTON YEUTTER
Cy
You'll soon be able to laugh about that state dinner in Tokyo! It'll be a great story for
your grandchildren for decades to come!
I do believe the trip will play better in the country than it has here in D.C. Opening
markets is important, and there are jobs attached to such an effort. You communicated
and illustrated that point, and we need to continue to do so. In my view the trip could
have been better if it had not been postponed, and if it had not included the auto
industry reps.
u.
As you know, redistricting has gone well for us all year long, and we had some more
good news recently. The Illinois Congressional boundaries came our way previously,
and state legislative boundaries have gone our way as well. And in Texas we had a
judicial outcome on state legislative redistricting that surprised and shocked the
Democrats. On January 28 we should have a final decision in California, where more
is at stake than anywhere.
I've had good reports on your Farm Bureau event, and the day in New Hampshire.
The latter gave you an opportunity to respond to the contention that you haven't
recognized the magnitude and length of the economic downturn. Conceding some
shortcomings in that regard was helpful and politically therapeutic. People give a lot of
slack to those who are willing to admit a misstep, particularly when they are persuaded
that a corrective process is to follow.
If the State of the Union speech is well accepted, that will give the campaign a boost in
New Hampshire and elsewhere. Expectations for that speech are incredibly high
though, which suggests that having some of the content reach the public domain ahead
of time could provide a bit of a relief valve. It also suggests that the White House, the
campaign, and the RNC must all do a good job of preparing our constituencies to react
properly in the aftermath of the delivery. That coordination effort has already begun.
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The President
January 17, 1992
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Congressional Democrats will skewer the speech, of course, but we need to take them
head-on in the policy battles which emerge. Buchanan will find fault with it too, but it
could leave his campaign without much of a rudder. We do want to keep the
expectations for his New Hampshire vote as high as possible, for the press will want to
help him as much as they can.
I personally believe the economy has bottomed out, though the numbers may not show
that until mid-year or even later. That makes it imperative that people believe you to
be on top of the situation, even though they may still be hurting. The Fed did its part
with a bold move (finally) a few weeks ago, and you can do your part at the State of
the Union and thereafter. If businessmen and consumers begin to feel more confident
about the future, they'll do their part. And that will bring about the political
turnaround we need. There is ample time for all of that to happen, and I see no reason
why we cannot nurse that process in an effective way.
This week's USA Today/CNN/Gallup poll had some interesting 1989-1992
comparisons. Not surprisingly it shows your approval rating declining in most
categories, with the economy being the explanation for much of that. It shows you
having gained ground on drugs, which is not surprising either, and on the environment,
which is surprising and encouraging. I hope that is an accurate polling result; it could
be useful if we have Clinton as an opponent since he has not had a good environmental
record in Arkansas.
The poll also shows a healthy increase in support from both blacks (though approval is
still only 15%) and Hispanics, especially the latter. That indicates some potential in
cultivating minority groups this year.
We continue to do well with the younger generation, not so well with the older
generation. Support has dropped among our white population, more among the least
educated than among the more educated, and more in the South than elsewhere. And
we still have a major challenge with the perception that you favor the rich over the
middle class.
We had a remarkably good fundraising year, notwithstanding the state of the economy
and the "competition" in recent weeks from Bobby Holt's effort. We raised more than
$30 million in 1991, with $16 million coming from direct mail. That is about a million
less than we'd planned, meaning that direct mail continues to slide a bit for us -- and
for everybody else. We also absorbed a net loss of about $3 million for promotional
mailings to broaden our donor list. That's a lot of money to spend for that purpose,
but it did yield us almost 200,000 new donors.
The President
January 17, 1992
Page 3
We netted more than $8 million from the Eagles program, about $3.5 million from
Team 100, almost $4 million from the other major donor endeavors ($5,000, $1,000
and $500), and more than $2 million from our regular telephoning program.
All in all, Larry Bathgate and our finance people did a truly outstanding job,
particularly when one compares them with their Democrat counterparts.
We'll be announcing the top leadership of the Platform Committee within a few days.
As you know, Senator Nickles will be the Chairman. The two Co-Chairmen will be
Congressman McCollum and Governor Ashcroft.
Thanks for spending time with that group of candidates yesterday. That was a personal
thrill for them.
We're looking forward to having you speak to the RNC winter meeting a few days
from now. It'll be a good opportunity to extend the State of the Union message.
CY:lfl
Chan
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE: 01/02/92
TO:
ROGER PORTER
FROM: PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
For an appropriate response.
Thank you.
"
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President George Bush
The White House
Washington D C
Ref: Attached Editorial
Tt: 1A said by some of our Republican Senstors that
you do not and will not fight for a capital gains
reduction and HIG using capital goins na a. chip 10
negotiate other items with Congress with no intention
to fight for capital gains reductions.
If this is true you are in deep political trouble and
your reelection will lack the support you need to win
in 92.
Prove these rumors wrong and Let's win in 92 with real
incentives for Americans to reinvest in American
business to produce more and. better jobs and keep more
industry in our country.
Boy Roy Dunton
2nd Vice President
Arizona State Republican Party
(Presidential Task Force)
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EDITORIALS
CAPITAL GAINS TAX CUT
What's good for GM
I
T was no mero coincidence that 4 day
Netherlands. Even statist Sweden levies only a
after General Motors announced sweeping
17.5 percent tax on long-term investment
layoffs, the Federal Reserve Board voted to
profits. Countries with top rates comparable to
,lower the nation's benchmark interest rate 10 its
the U.S.'s - Australia and Great Britain, for
lowest level in 27 years.
instance - allow investors to discount
The Fed's action pushed the trend-setting
long-term profits by indexing for inflation.
discount rate - what it charges to lend money
Unlike the kind of economic snake oil
to banks - down by a full percentage point to
peddled by both Congress and the White House
3.5 percent, its lowest level since Nov. 24, 1964.
- lower credit-card interest rates, a one-time
The announcement coincided with a gloomy
$300 per-person fax rebate - a capital gains
Commerce Department report showing that the
tax reduction is just the kind of medicine the
U.S. gross domestic product grew at a sluggish
ailing U.S. economy needs.
rate of 1.8 percent in the third quarter.
A cut in the rate would spur the sale of
Earlier in the week. Fed Chairman Alan
stocks, bonds, real estate and other long-term
Greenspan urged Congress to enact "wide and
investments, providing an immediate infusion of
deep" tax incentives to spur job-creating capital
billions of dollars of capital into the private
formation. Even with the most recent cut in the
sector. Those new investments would pay off in
discount rate, the cost of investment capital,
new business starts, old business expansion,
inflated by heavy federal borrowing and
more jobs, more consumer purchases and, yes,
excessive taxation, remains prohibitively high.
even more taxes for the federal treasury. Over
the long haul, a lower capital gains rate would
What Mr. Greenspan had in mind was a
act as a permanent hedge against recession.
reduction in the capital-gains tax. The ideal
rate, he told Congress, was zero. The top
A new report by the Treasury Department
capital gains tax today is 33 percent, a level that
estimates that - contrary to allegations by
treats investment profits, even those artificiali-
congressional Democrats that a cut in the tax
ties derived through inflation, as ordinary
rate for capital gains would be a giveaway "to
the rich" - well-to-do Americans actually
income.
would pay more in federal taxes. Typical
No other country with a decent economy,"
families with annual incomes of $200,000 or
The Wall Street Journal notes, "taxes the
more, the report shows, would pay an
inflated gains built up through inflation." In
additional $2,281 in taxes if they divested
Addition, not one of America's international
themselves of long-term assets at the 19.6
competitors, it should be added, taxes invest-
percent rate proposed by the White House.
ment gains at rates comparable to the punitive
More important, even Americans who lacked
U.S. levy.
significant capital gains would benefit from a
For example, Japan taxes appreciation at a
cut in the tax rate. The added investment
maximum rate of 20 percent. but only on the
capital would create jobs for some of those
net gain after inflation. Germany exempts all
unemployed GM workers and produce count-
long-term investment profits, as do South
less other economic opportunities. What is good
Korea, Hong Kong, Italy, Belgium and the
for GM in fact would be good for the nation.
RIGHTON!!
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DATE:
01/02/92
TO:
KATHY SUPER
FROM: PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President and
Staff Secretary
The President's office has asked
that a response be prepared for
the President's signature.
Thank you for your attention to
this matter.
12/31
John:
The attached is from the President's brother. POTUS has not seen.
Will you follow through (forward a copy to scheduling), have a
response prepared for the President's signature and return to Rose
Zamaria to discuss w/ the President when he returns.
If this is a "turn down", maybe scheduling can call John Bush
and let him know now.
Thanks.
Patty Presock
Action behediding to prepare
a response for Pres't signature.
Thanks
JONATHAN BUSH
641 LEXINGTON AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
December 23, 1991
Dear Mr. President,
I received the enclosed letter from Bill Cotter, President
of Colby College. Bill is a great educator and person.
He asks if it would be at all possible for you to address
the Summit on Independent Higher Education to be held in
Washington at 9:00 am on Thursday, February 6.
This is a very important event for Independent colleges
and universities in general and for Bill Cotter in particular,
as I believe he will introduce you.
If it is possible I would appreciate it very much.
Sincerely,
John /ch
COLLEGII
Colby College
WATERVILLE, MAINE 04901
STATE united
Office of the President
207/872-3555 207/872-3214
December 11, 1991
Mr. Jonathan J. Bush
641 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Careld
write
Dear Jon:
of
I saw Bill in the hallway recently (picking up a UPS package, I think) and he seemed to
be full of his usual good spirit. He told me how he had tried to help with the devastation at the
President's house after the storm. You certainly have every reason to have great pride in Bill.
I am writing to update you on some recent conversations I have had with David Kearns
and staff in the White House about the Summit on Independent Higher Education, which will be
held in February in Washington.
I spoke to both David Kearns and Connie Horner, who is Assistant to the President and
Director of Presidential Personnel, about the National Summit which will bring together 500
presidents from independent colleges and universities and 400 of their leading trustees. I, for
example, will be accompanied by Larry Pugh, Chair of the Colby Board, who is Chairman of the
VF Corporation (maker of Lee and Wrangler jeans, etc.) and one of the Fortune 500 companies.
Most other presidents will be bringing trustees of similar standing in the business community
and in the nation.
The President has been invited to speak at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 1992,
and we are very hopeful that he might be able to accept this invitation. The Summit is sponsored
not only by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (which represents
850 of the 1100 private, not for profit colleges and universities in this country), but also by
twenty other private higher education associations. (See the attached stationery which lists the
co-sponsors at the bottom.)
I know that, quite rightly, you do not suggest additional burdens to the President. But if
he should ask your opinion on whether the meeting would be worthwhile, I hope you will
encourage him to speak. This would be a wonderful opportunity for him to fill out his "America.
2000" agenda on education to include higher education, and especially the crucial role of the
independent sector about which you and I have talked.
If you need any additional information about the meeting, please call me.
In the meantime, warmest holiday greetings.
Cordially,
Dell William R. Cotter
WRC/j
Enclosure
NATIONAL
SUMMIT
ATION
OCT 1991
HIGHER
October 7, 1991
Dear Friends:
As plans develop for the National Summit of Independent Higher
Education, cosponsored by 25 coalitions of independent colleges and universities,
questions have arisen about the program. Several presidents have asked about
the thrust of the meeting S0 that they might bring their most appropriate
trustee. To provide some help, I have enclosed the latest draft agenda. There
obviously will be some changes, but the general program will remain. I hope it
is useful as you consider which trustee you will bring - please feel free to
share this with your trustee(s). Incidentally, more than 500 NAICU presidents
are signed up, with some 400 bringing trustees. We would like to hear from
the rest of you.
Please write with your comments about the agenda, and we will share
them with the 25 cosponsors. We also will ask the NAICU board to endorse
the agenda at its meeting on November 8.
If you have any questions about the summit, please feel free to contact
me or Kathleen Curry Santora, NAICU's vice president for operations and
counsel.
Sincerely,
Dink
Richard F. Rosser
President, NAICU
NATIONAL SUMMIT OF INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION
SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Presidents In cooperation of Independent with: Foundation Colleges and for Universities Independent Higher Education and State Association Executives Council American Association of Bible Colleges American Association of
Associated
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of
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Midwest
Association
of
Advanced
Rabbinical
and
Talmudic
Schools
and Universities Association of Free Methodist Educational Institutions Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities Colleges
Association
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North
America Christian College Coalition Church of the Nazarene Council of Education Consortium on Financing Higher Education Council for Aid to Education
Council for Higher Education of the United Church of Christ
Council
of
Independent
Colleges
Department of Education of the Wesleyan Church
Lutheran Educational Conference of North America
Great Lakes Colleges Association
National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church
National Council of Independent Junior Colleges United Negro College Fund
NATIONAL SUMMIT HEADQUARTERS
c/o NAICU
122 C Street, N.W., Suite 750
Washington, D.C. 20001
Telephone (202)347-7512
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