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White House Telephone Log [Signal Switchboard] [redaction of
01/27/91
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personal information] (1 pp.)
02. Note
Handwritten notes of Presidential Phone call with Dick Cheney
01/27/[91]
(b)(1)
(2 pp.)
03a. Note
Typed George Bush notes for Presidential Phone call with Prime
01/27/[91]
(b)(1)
Minister John Major (1 pp.)
03b. Notes
Handwritten notes of George Bush's telephone conversation with
[01/27/91]
(b)(1)
Prime Minister John Major (1 pp.)
03c. Talking Points George Bush Handwritten notes of discussion points for his
[01/27/91]
(b)(1)
telephone call with Prime Minister John Major (1 pp.)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD
January 27 , 1991
TIME
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9:50 AM
call General Scowcroft?"
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD
January 27 , 1991
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
JANUARY 27th
91
PRESIDENT BUSH
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PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS
Camp David, Maryland
LOCATION Washington, D.C.
DATE 27 January 1991
TIME
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1530
Depart Camp David, Maryland via Marine One
1601
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1605
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1937
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Typed George Bush notes for Presidential Phone call with
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Prime Minister John Major (1 pp.)
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Handwritten notes of George Bush's telephone conversation
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03c. Talking
George Bush Handwritten notes of discussion points for his
[01/27/91]
(b)(1)
Points
telephone call with Prime Minister John Major (I pp.)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 JAN 25 PM 6: 22
January 25, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON w
FROM:
CURT SMITH
SUBJECT:
REMARKS AT RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS CONVENTION
I. SUMMARY
On Monday, January 28, at 8:45 a.m. you will deliver an
address at the annual National Religious Broadcasters Convention.
The event will be held at the Sheraton Washington Hotel and
approximately 3,000 attendees are expected. The attached remarks
are eleven minutes in length and will be TelePrompted.
II. DISCUSSION
The attached remarks begin with a brief thank you to
the group for their support of your domestic policies. The
remainder of the speech concentrates on the war, outlining
principles which illustrate why it is indeed a "just war."
Finally, the remarks stress that we will prevail in Operation
Desert Storm because of the support of the American people and
our strong belief in God and prayer.
(Smith/Cawley)
6 P.M.
January 25, 1991
CONVENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS
SHERATON HOTEL
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1991
8:45 A.M.
President Rose and Executive Director Gustavson -- and I
want to salute your leadership of the NRB. Billy Graham, Jerry
Falwell, Pat Robertson, James Dobson, and Chuck Colson. FCC
Commissioners Alfred Sikes and Erwin Duggan [DUG-in]. This marks
the fifth time I have addressed the annual convention of the
National Religious Broadcasters. Once again, it is an honor to
be back. / /
Let me begin by congratulating you on your theme of
"Declaring His Glory to All Nations." It is a theme eclipsing
denominations -- and which reflects many of the eternal teachings
in scripture. /
I speak, of course, of the teachings which uphold moral
values like tolerance, compassion, faith, and courage. They
remind us that while God can live without man, man cannot live
without God. His love and His justice inspire in us a yearning
for faith and a compassion for the weak and oppressed as well as
the courage and conviction to oppose tyranny and injustice. 11
At home, these values imbue the policies which you and I
support. Like me, you endorse adoption, not abortion. And last
year, you helped ensure that the option of religious-based child
care will not be restricted or eliminated by the Federal
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government, I commend your concern on behalf of Americans with
disabilities And your belief that students who go to school to
nourish their minds, should also be allowed to nourish their
I have not essened my constnut 10
souls. 11 Together, let us pass a Constitutional Amendment
restoring voluntary prayer in schools. 11
These actions can make America a kinder, gentler place
because they reaffirm the values I spoke of earlier -- values
that must be central to the lives of every individual and the
life of every nation. / The clergyman Richard Cecil once said:
"There are two classes of the wise; the men who serve God because
they have found Him, and the men who seek him because they have
not found Him yet. Abroad -- as in America -- our task is to
serve and seek wisely through the policies we pursue. 11 /
Nowhere is this more true than in the Persian Gulf -- where
despite the protestations of Saddam Hussein, it's not Iraq
against the United States It's the regime of Saddam Hussein
against the world. 11 Saddam has tried to cast this conflict as
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a religious war -- but it has nothing to do with religion per se.
It has -- on the other hand -- everything to do with what
religion embodies. Good versus evil. Right versus wrong. Human
dignity and freedom versus tyranny and oppression. 11
The war in the Gulf is not a Christian war or a Jewish war
--
or a Moslem war -- it is a just war, and it is a war in which
good will prevail. 11
I am told that The principles of a "just war" originated with classical
Greek and Roman philosophers like Plato and Cicero: Later, they
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And let me add, we do not seek the
destruction of Iraq We have respect for
the people of Iraq for the importancye
country
of Iraq in the region We do not want
an Iraq so desstabilized thta it that Iraq
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were expounded by such Christian theologians as Ambrose,
Augustine [aw-GUS-tun]. and Thomas Aquinas. /
The first principle of a just war is that it support a just
cause. 11 Our cause could not be more noble. We seek Iraq's
withdrawal from Kuwait -- completely, immediately, and without
condition; the restoration of Kuwait's legitimate government; and
the security and stability of the Gulf. 11 We will see that
Kuwait once again is free, that the nightmare of Iraq S brutal
occupation is ended, and that naked aggression will not be
rewarded. 11 We seek nothing for ourselves. As I have said,
U.S. forces will leave as soon as their mission is over, as soon
as they are no longer needed or desired. 11 INSERT "A"
But, a just war must also be declared by legitimate
And let me add
authority Operation Desert Storm is supported by unprecedented
United Nations' solidarity. The principle of collective self-
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defense 12 Security Council resolutions and in the Gulf, 28
Nations from six continents united -- resolute -- that we will
not waver -- and that Saddam aggression will not stand. 77 I
salute the aid -- economic and military -- from countries who
have joined in this unprecedented effort. Especially our Arab
allies -- whose courage and sacrifice have inspired the world. 11
We re not going it alone -- but believe me, we are going to see
it through. 11
Every war is fought for a reason. But, a just war is fought
for right reasons -- for moral, not selfish reasons. Let me take
a moment to tell you a story -- a tragic story -- about a family
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And let me add, we do not seek the
destruction of Iraq. We have respect for
the people of Iraq, for the importancve
country
of Iraq in the region. We do not want
an Isaq so desstabilized thte it that Iraq
itself. will be a target for aggression.
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whose two sons, eighteen and nineteen, reportedly refused to
lower the Kuwaiti flag in front of their home. For this crime,
they were executed by the Iraqis. Then, unbelievably, their
parents were asked to pay the price of the bullets used to kill
efforts
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them. 11 Some ask whether it is moral to use force to stop the
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rape, pillage, and plunder of Kuwait. My answer: A It would be
immoral not to use force. We cannot - we will not rest
to been having resolve made the
until good triumphs over evil. 11
A just war must be a last resort. As I have often said, we
did not want war. But you all know the verse from Ecclesiastes:
there is "a time for peace, a time for war. " 11 From August 2,
1990 to January 15, 1991 -- 166 days -- we tried to resolve this
conflict. Secretary of State Jim Baker made an extraordinary
effort to achieve peace. More than 200 meetings with foreign
dignitaries. Ten diplomatic missions. Six Congressional
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appearances. Over 103,000 miles traveled to talk with -- among
others -- members of the U.N., the Arab League, and the European
Community. 11 Sadly, Saddam Hussein rejected out-of-hand every
overture. He made this just war an inevitable war 11
We all know war never comes easy or cheap. War is never
without the loss of innocent life -- and that is war's greatest
tragedy. But when a war must be fought for the greater good, it
is our gravest obligation to conduct a war in proportion to the
threat. That is, we must act reasonably, humanely, and make
every possible effort to keep casualties to a minimum. 11 And
we have done SO. From the first day of the war the allies have
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waged war against Saddam's military machine. We are doing
everything possible to avoid hurting the innocent. Saddam's
response? Wanton barbaric bombing of civilian areas America
and her allies value life. We pray that Saddam Hussein will see
reason. To date, his indiscriminate use of SCUD missiles --
nothing more than weapons of terror -- has outraged the world
[ have not telewated this indefencible behavior - and we will (per NSC)
not tolerate any escalation 11
The price of war is always high. So it must never --- ever -
- be undertaken without total commitment to a successful outcome.
It is only justified when victory can be achieved. 11 I have
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pledged that this will not be "another Vietnam. If It won't. No
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one knows how long we will remain in the Gulf. We do know we
will stay just as long but not one day more than necessary
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to complete our mission. 11 We are fortunate to have in this
crisis the finest armed forces ever assembled. We will prevail
because we have the finest soldiers, sailors, airmen Marines,
and Coast quardsmen any Nation has ever had.
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principles that make men free. People like each of you in this
room. I salute Voice of Hope's live radio programming for U.S.
and Allied troops in the Gulf. And your "Operation Desert
Prayer" and worship services for our troops held by -- among
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others the man who last week led a wonderful prayer service in at
Fort M MYER
Washington! the Reverend Billy Graham 11
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America has always been a religious Nation -- perhaps never
more than now. Just look at the last several weeks Churches,
synagogues and mosques reporting record attendance at services.
Chapels packed during working hours as Americans stop in for a
moment or two. Why? To pray for peace. 11 With the support and
prayers of so many, there can be no question in the minds of our
soldiers -- or in the minds of our enemy -- about what Americans
think. We know that this is a just war, and we know that, God
willing, this is a war we will win. But most of all, we know
that ours would not be the land of the free if it were not also
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the home of the brave 11
No one wanted war less than I: No one is more determined to
seize from battle the real peace that can create a new world
order. 11 When this was is over the United States, its
credibility - reliability restoved, will have the hey leadvslip
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nation for two years now, and believe -- more than ever that peace
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one cannot be America's President without trust in God. I cannot
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imagine a world -- a life -- without the presence of the One the
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through whom all things are possible. 11
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During the darkest days of the Civil War, a man we, revere
not merely for what he did -- but what he was -- was asked
whether he thought the Lord was on his side. Said Abraham
Lincoln: My: concern is not whether God is on our side - but
whether we are on God's side. 11
My fellow Americans, I believe the times will soon be on the
side of peace. Because the world is overwhelming y on the side
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of God Thanks you for this occasion. May god bless our Country.
And please remember all of our coalition S armed forces in your prayers.
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PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
THE STATE OF THE UNION, 1991
THE CAPITOL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1991
I come to this House of the people, to speak to you
and all Americans, certain that we stand at a defining hour.
Halfway around the world, we are engaged in a great struggle
in the skies, and on the seas and sands. We know why we are
there. We 11 are Americans: part of something larger than
ourselves.
For two centuries, we have done the hard work of freedom.
And tonight, we lead the world in facing down a threat to decency
and humanity.
What is at stake is not one small country, it is a big idea:
a new world order -- where diverse nations are drawn together in
common cause, to achieve the universal aspirations of mankind:
peace and security, freedom, and the rule of law. Such is a
world worthy of our struggle, and worthy 11 of our children. 11
The community of nations is now resolutely gathered to
condemn and repel lawless aggression. Saddam Hussein's
unprovoked invasion -- his ruthless, systematic rape of a
peaceful neighbor -- violated everything the community of nations
values. The world has said it would not stand -- and it will not
stand.
Together, we have resisted the trap of appeasement,
cynicism, and isolation that gives temptation to tyrants. The
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resolutions demanding Iraq's immediate and unconditional
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withdrawal -- backed up by forces from 28 countries on six
continents. With but a few exceptions, the world now stands as
one. 11
The end of the Cold War has been a victory for all humanity.
A year and a half ago, in Germany, I said our goal was a Europe
whole and free. Tonight, Germany is united; the Soviet military
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threat is receding. Europe has become whole and free -- and
America's leadership helped make it possible.
The triumph of democracy in Eastern Europe and Latin America
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-- and the continuing struggle for freedom elsewhere around the
world -- all confirm the wisdom of our nation's founders.
Tonight, we work to achieve another victory, not over another
nation -- for our differences are not with the people of Iraq --
but a victory over tyranny, and reckless aggression. 11
We in this Union enter the last decade of the 20th century
thankful for our blessings, steadfast in our purpose, aware of
our difficulties, and responsive to our duties at home and around
the world.
For two centuries, America has stood as an example to the
world, of freedom and democracy. For generations, America has
led the struggle to preserve and extend the blessings of liberty.
Americans know that leadership brings burdens, and requires
sacrifice.
But we also know why the hopes of humanity turn to us.
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We are Americans: we have a unique responsibility to do the
hard work of freedom. And when we do -- freedom works.
The conviction and courage we see in the Persian Gulf today
is simply the American character in action. The indomitable
American spirit that is winning this victory for world peace and
justice, is the same spirit that gives us the power and the
potential to meet our toughest challenges at home.
We are resolute and resourceful. If we can selflessly
confront evil for the sake of good in a land so far away, then
surely we can make this land all that it should be.
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If anyone tells you America's best days are, behind her,
they're looking the wrong way.
Tonight, I come before this House, and the American people,
with an appeal for renewal. This is not merely a call for new
government initiatives, it is a call for new initiative in.
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government, in our communities, and from every American -- to
prepare for the next American century.
America has always led by example. So who will lead us?
Which of our citizens will lead us in this next American century?
Everyone who steps forward, today. To get one addict off drugs,
To convince one troubled teenager not to give up on life. To
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comfort one AIDS patient. To teach one farmer in Africa how to
feed his village. To help one hungry child, anywhere in the
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world.
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America
We have within our reach the promise of a new, ennobling age
--- with no dark corners, no forgotten places, no one lost in the
dreamless sleep of indifference, or the nightmare of despair.
We can find meaning and reward by serving some purpose
higher than ourselves -- a shining purpose, the illumination of a
thousand points of light. It is expressed by the volunteers who
know the irresistible force of a child's hand, of a friend who
stands by you and stays there -- a generous gesture, an idea that
is simply right.
The problems may be different, but the key to solving them
remains the same: it is the individual -- the individual who
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steps forward. And the state of our Union, is the union of each
of us, one to the other: the sum of our friendships, marriages,
families, and communities.
So if you know how to read, find someone who can't. If
you've got a hammer, find a nail. If you're not hungry, not
lonely, not in trouble -- seek out someone who is.
Join the community of conscience. Do the hard work of
freedom. That will define the state of our union. 11
Since the birth of our nation, "We the people" has been the
source of our strength. The potential of government alone is
limited -- but the potential of the American people knows no
limits. 11
We are a nation of rock-solid realism, and clear-eyed
idealism. We 11 are Americans: We are the nation that believes
in the future. 11 We are the nation that must shape the future.
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Together, these last two years, we've been working for the
future, instead of against it: by putting dollars for child care
directly in the hands of parents, instead of bureaucrats. By
unshackling the potential of Americans with disabilities. By
applying the creativity of the marketplace in the service of the
environment, for clean air. By making home-ownership possible
for more Americans.
These legislative achievements represent great progress:
strengthening the power and freedom of choice of individuals, and
families. The strength of a democracy is not in the bureaucracy.
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It is in the people, and their communities. Let us give them the
opportunity they need to succeed, now.
Tonight, in some regions of our country, people are in
genuine economic distress. I want them to know that I hear them.
Earlier this month, Kathy Blackwell of Massachusetts wrote me
about what can happen when the economy slows down, saying "My
heart is aching, and think that you should know -- your people
out here are hurting badly."
I understand. And I'm not unrealistic about the future.
But there are reasons to be optimistic about our economy.
First, we don't have to fight double digit inflation.
Second, most industries won't have to make big cuts in
production, because they don't have big inventories piled up.
And third, our exports are running solid and strong. In fact,
American businesses are exporting at a record rate. 11
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So let's put these hard times in perspective. Together,
since 1981, we've created almost 20 million jobs, cut inflation
in half, and cut interest rates in half.
Yes, the largest peacetime economic expansion in history has
been temporarily interrupted. But our economy is still over
twice as large as our closest competitor. We can get this
recession behind us, and return to growth -- soon. We can get on
our way to a new record of expansion, and achieve the competitive
strength that will carry us into the next American century.
We must focus our efforts today on encouraging economic
growth, investing in the future, and giving power and opportunity
to the individual.
In everything we do, let us unleash the potential of our
most precious resource -- our people. We must return to
families, communities, counties, cities, states, and institutions
of every kind, the power to chart their own destiny. That is
what opportunity is all about. Let us first give people the
freedom and opportunity provided by strong economic growth.
That begins with control of federal spending. That's why I
am submitting a budget that holds the growth in spending to less
than the rate of inflation. And that's why, amid all the sound
and the fury of last year's budget debate, we put into law new,
enforceable spending caps -- so that future spending debates will
mean a battle of ideas, not a bidding war.
Though controversial, the budget agreement finally put the
federal government on a pay-as-you-go plan -- and cut the growth
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of debt by nearly 500 billion dollars. That frees private funds
for savings and job-creating private investment.
Now, let's do more. I'm again proposing tax-free family
savings accounts; penalty-free withdrawals from IRAs for first-
time home-buyers and, Veg, to increase jobs and growth,
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reduced tax for long-term capital gains.
I know there are differences among us about the scoring and
effects of a capital gains incentive. So I have today asked that
the Congressional leaders, the administration, and the Federal
Reserve cooperate in a study -- led by Chairman Alan Greenspan
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-- to sort out our technical differences so that we can avoid a
return to unproductive partisan bickering.
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Incentives for economic growth today must be matched by
long-term investments for the next American century.
That requires a forward looking plan of action -- and that's
exactly what we're sending to the Congress -- a detailed series
of proposals, ready for consideration right now, that I'll sketch
out briefly here:
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Legislation to achieve Excellence in Education -- building
on the partnership forged with the 50 governors at the Education
Summit -- enabling parents to choose their children's schools --
and establishing America as #1 in math and science.
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A Banking Reform Plan to bring America's financial system
into the 21st century -- interest rates should be lower -- banks
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can stay safe and secure, and continue to make job creating loans
for our factories, businesses and home-buyers.
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A Budget that promotes technology -- both military and
commercial -- through record levels of federal investment in
research and development, and a tax credit to strengthen
commercial R & D and create jobs.
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A comprehensive National Energy Strategy that calls for
energy conservation and efficiency, increased development, and
greater use of alternative fuels like methanol, ethanol and
nuclear.
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A blueprint for a new National Highway System -- a critical
investment in our transportation infrastructure.
In addition to this series of proposals, we must recognize
that our economic strength also depends upon being competitive in
world markets. Let's continue to expand America's exports, with
a successful Uruguay Round of world trade negotiations. On a
level playing field Americans can out-work and out-produce
anyone, anytime, anywhere.
And with a Mexican Free Trade Agreement, and our Enterprise
for the Americas Initiative, we can help our partners to the
South strengthen their economies, and move toward a free trade
zone throughout this hemisphere.
We need a plan of action right here at home to put more
power and opportunity in the hands of the individual. That means
new incentives to create jobs in our inner cities, by encouraging
investment through enterprise zones. It also means tenant
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control and ownership of public housing. Freedom and the power
to choose should not be the privilege of wealth. They should be
the birthrights of every American. 11
Let us protect a fundamental civil right -- freedom from
crime, and the fear that stalks our cities. The Attorney General
will soon convene a Crime Summit of our nation's law enforcement
officials. And from the Congress, we need tough crime control
legislation. 11
And as we fight crime, let us fully implement our National
Strategy for combatting drugs. Much remains to be done -- but we
are making tremendous progress. And we will not rest until this,
scourge is ended, once and for all. 11
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Let us help Americans take control of their most important
asset, good health. I'm proposing new prevention initiatives:
for infants, for children, for adults, and for the elderly -- to
help keep costs from spiralling, and promote a healthier America.
Let us also make sure that senseless discrimination doesn't
divide us. Every one of us has a responsibility to speak out
against bigotry, racism, and hate. Let us confirm America as
nation of principle, through civil rights that abolish all
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barriers, bias, inside tracks, and unfair breaks -- for all
that intine
Americans, for good, forever. 11
Finally, let us give people more choice in government, by
reviving the ideal of the citizen politician who comes not to
stay, but to serve. It's time for term Imitations. Washington,
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once a wilderness of swamps and fields, is now a jungle of
special interests. It's time for election reform.
Let's get rid of big-money influence in politics. The time
has come to totally eliminate Political Action Committees -- and
put the national interest above the special interests
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That
would truly put more power in the hands of individuals.
Look not to the next election, but the next generation.
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This nation was founded by leaders who put power in the hands of
people. They planned for the future. And so must we -- here,
and around the world.
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Today, as Americans, we know that there are times when we
must step forward, and accept our responsibility to lead the
world away from the dark chaos of dictators, toward the brighter
promise of a better day.
Almost 50 years ago we began a long struggle against an
aggressive and totalitarian Communism. Now we face another
defining hour for America and the world.
There is no one more devoted, more committed to the hard
work of freedom, than every soldier and sailor, every marine,
airman and coastguardsman, now serving in the Persian Gulf. III
Each of them has voluntari volunteened stepped forward, to provide for
this nation's defense -- and now they bravely struggle, to earn
for America, for the world, and for future generations, a just
and lasting peace.
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They are truly America's finest, And our commitment to them
must be the equal of their commitment to their country.,
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This is not a war we wanted. We worked to avoid war for
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more than five months π⁻ along with the Arab. League, the European
tried every deplomate avenue
Community, and the United Nations 1 But time and time again,
Saddam Hussein flatly rejected the path of diplomacy and peace.
The world well knows how this conflict began, and when: It
began on August 2nd, when Saddam invaded and sacked a small,
defenseless neighbor. And I am certain of how it will end. So
that peace can prevail, we will prevail.
Our purpose in the Persian Gulf remains constant: to drive
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Iraq out of Kuwait, to restore Kuwait's legitimate government,
and to ensure the stability and security of this critical region.
Most Americans know instinctively why we are in the Gulf.
They know that we cannot leave the well-being of the world to
dictators like Saddam.
They know we must make sure that the lion's share of the
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world's oil resources don't finance the further aggressions of -
tyrant. And they know that after the Cold War we must not turn
our backs on the dawn of a more peaceful world. And we realize
full well that our responsibility to be the catalyst for peace m Mid East
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does not end with the successful conclusion of the war against
Saddam.
Democracy brings the undeniable value of thoughtful dissent
-- and we have heard dissenting voices here at home. They
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confirm the rights we love, and live by -- and by reason of those ?
rights alone, we are united in purpose, and in principle.
Our progress in this great struggle is the result of years
of vigilance. Thanks to the cutting edge of American technology
our research and development, our manufacturing our quality
control, our innovation ) we are able to engage in difficult and
hostile conditions with minimum loss of life. We have given our
men and women the very best. And they deserve it.
They deserve it, because they are the best. No nation could
ever ask for men and women of greater courage and valor than
these. May God bring them safely home, and soon.
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We all
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men and women serving in the Gulf. No one could represent them
better here tonight, than Mrs. Norman
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For the first time in the post-war era, the international
community is united. The leadership of the United Nations, once
only a hoped-for ideal, is now confirming its founders' vision.
Now the world has an opportunity to fulfill the long-held
promise of a new world order -- where brutality goes unrewarded,
and aggression meets collective resistance.
When we succeed in the Gulf -- as I know we will -- the
world community will have sent an enduring warning to any
dictator or despot, present or future, who contemplates outlaw
aggression.
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The world has to wonder what Saddam is thinking. If he
thinks that by targeting innocent civilians in Israel and Saudi
Arabia, he will gain advantage -- he is dead wrong. If he thinks
that he will advance his cause through cynical environmental
terrorism -- he is dead wrong. And if he thinks that by abusing
our POWs, he will benefit -- he is dead wrong. 11
Yes, the United States bears a major share of leadership in
this effort. Among the nations of the world, only the United
States of America has had both the moral standing and the means
to back it up. We are the only nation on. this earth that could
assemble the forces of peace.
This is the burden of leadership -- and the blessing that
has made America the beacon of freedom in a searching world.
This nation has never found glory in war. Our people have
never wanted to abandon the blessings of home and work, for
distant lands and deadly conflict. If we fight in anger, it is
because we have to fight at all. And all of us yearn for a world
where we will never have to fight again.
Each of us will measure, within ourselves, the value of this
great struggle. Any cost in lives is beyond our power to
measure. But the cost of closing our eyes is beyond mankind's
power to imagine.
This we know: Our cause is just. Our cause is moral. Our
cause is right.
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Let future generations understand the burden and the
blessing of freedom. Let them say, we stood where duty required
us to stand.
Let them know that together, we did what had to be done:
the hard work of freedom. That we affirmed America, and the
world % as a community of conscience.
The winds of change are with us now. The forces of freedom
are united. We move toward the next century more confident than
ever, that we have the will -- at home and abroad -- to do what
must be done.
May God bless the United States of America.
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FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON D.C.
Ms. Barbara Anderson
445 East 80th Street
Apartment 9E
New York, New York 10021
THE PRESIDENT
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Rear Banbara,
I just saw your
chistnas note. That you for
the "update" and for your
kind wonds. Good luel to you
and your hids. Sincerly, Cy Bl
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Bridget Montagne
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Ms. Barbara Anderson
445 East 80th Street
Apartment 9E
New York, New York 10021
THE PRESIDENT
1-27-91
Rear Banbara,
I just saw your
chistnas note. That you for
the "update" and for your
kind wonds. Good luel to you
and your kids. Sincerly, GBl
bcc: Jan Burmeister
Bridget Montagne
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We are delighted to send our best wishes on your
birthday. May health and happiness be yours in the months
and years ahead. Congratulations on this special day.
Barbara Bush
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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