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Mr. President:
Jack Stein called -- wanted you to know how thrilled Max
Fisher was with the video you sent. Really meant a lot to
him.
2) Are you going to participate in the Memorial Day Parade
in Kennebumkport?
Yes
7
No
3) Jonathan Bush called -- please return the call. 4:35 PM
4) What are your plans for dinner?
RZ
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BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - GEORGE BUSH HANDWRITING
Daily
5-18-92
/
THE PRESIDENT
John -
FYI, per your
phone call today -
Not to wony -
GB
#
Perot becoming agitated during an interview with NPR's All Things Considered: "I
assume this is the sole reason for your taped interview.. as your classic setup. So now
that you have you know, whoever you're trying to do a favor for, you've done it, and
I'm sure you had a smirk on your mouth as you got me into this. And now that you un--
since you misstated it totally, and I have given you the facts on it, what else would you
like to know? I'm not going to worry about it for a minute, and I just assume that
there'll be days when people like you show up, doing a favor for somebody, and you've
done it." (NPR, 5/13)
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Mr. Jonathan J. Bush
J. Bush & Company, Incorporated
641 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10022
daily 5/18
THE OF THE UNITED
OF
SEAL
STATES
May 18, 1992
Dear Bob,
These are not easy times as your card of May
9th pointed out, but I am feeling good about
the fall. The economy is recovering.
Interestingly the American people do not
think that is true. When they see it and feel
it that will help us.
Secondly Perot will not wear well. Believe
me, the press will be all over him and he
does not take criticism well. I have seen a
couple of TV appearances that really are
scary. I think the American people will see
that, too.
Anyway, don't worry about this friend of
yours. Out of this ugly period will come the
sunlight. I feel strong and confident and the
bastards won't get me down.
What would we do without friends, though.
Thanks,
by
BUSH LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY - George Bush Handwriting
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Robert W. Blake
5-9-42
Dear Mr. President,
The part week for you, I Know
has been very trying and tiring. From
watching you on T.V., I believe your
message was Convey ed very well V with
Companin + understanding.
Overall I do not know how you K
Bar Can do all that you do.
Sometimes you realize your efforts seem
thankless but some good always Come out (over)
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Mr. Robert W. Blake
Post Office Box 2584
Lubbock, Texas 79408
It seems that when things get tough
a lot of people want to Critizie instead of offering
ways to be better + do better.
Once said, "The Handent Part of Life was
I shall always remember what my Grandmother
living I am looking forward to another
72 years. Marian & I send aun love to
all the family & especially Borbero on
Mother's Day
Sincerely,
Bob
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SEAL or THE UNITED THE
May 18, 1992
Phil Brady:
Gilmore is a very good man.
This requires a thoughtful reply asap
Make clear we are not against this research, we have sonsitently
opposed Federal Funding. Mention or 'tissue bak' idea.
Thanks
,
GB
as
FROM THE PRESIDENT
KENNETH 0. GILMORE
EDITORIAL CONSULTANT
SHOW
CHARLES ROAD
MOUNT KISCO. NEW YORK 10549
TELEPHONE - Fax (914) 241-4994
POTUS
May 12, 1992
Dear Mr. President:
As a friend and long-time supporter, I urge you to allow
federal funds to be used for fetal tissue transplant
research. Legislation from Capitol Hill lifting the fetal
tissue moratorium will soon be on your desk. As one who
has lived with Parkinson's Disease (PD) for eight years, I
pray you will open your heart and mind to the reasons why
you should sign this legislation.
Since I stepped down as Editor-in-Chief of Reader's Digest
in January 1991, I have devoted much time trying to
understand the complex world of medical research and in
particular neurological disorders such as PD. What I have
learned is deeply troubling. At the center of the matter
is the four-year moratorium forbidding any kind of federal
expenditures for fetal tissue research.
Let me share with you a recent visit I had with Dr. Eugene
Redmond, director of Yale University's neural transplant
program. Here at the werld's most advanced facility for
the study of transplantation of fetal tissue into the
brains of Parkinson pat ents, Redmond and a group of
doctors have performed 1 transplants in the last four
years. His long awaited findings, which have just been
released, disclose that neutral cells from the fetal tissue
are able to graft to the impaired Parkinsonian brain and
revive its ability to roduce dopamine, the missing neural
chemical so desperately needed for motor function. As a
result, patients have experienced alleviation of Parkinson
symptoms.
This entire undertaking did not cost one cent of federal
money. As a research procedure, each transplant involves a
team of 23 doctors and nurses and costs more than
$100,000. "If the ban had not been in effect," says
Redmond, "by now we would have performed at least 20
transplants and learned far more about this experimental
research." If fetal transplantation were being considered
like any other new treatment or new drug, the government
would require about $100 million in safety and efficacy.
The President
May 12, 1992
Page Two
These days Redmond spends a large part of his time on the
road raising money for the transplant program. It is
absolutely necessary if he is to continue the research. In
addition to his own search for funding, he is concerned
about the "chilling" effect the ban has among scientists in
the field of fetal research. "A great number of
neurological researchers will not touch fetal tissue study
with a ten-foot pole for fear of being labeled trouble
makers by those who pass judgment on federal grant
proposals," says Redmond.
Another factor now emerges. Fetal tissue research is
quietly being used to help find cures for the AIDS virus
and a number of other maladies such as heart disease, lung
cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes and multiple sclerosis.
Researchers at Stamford are working to test fetal tissue
implants on immune deficient mice as a basis for an AIDS
vaccine. Declares the American Cancer Society: "We have
areas of research directly related to cancer that have
benefitted from the use of human fetal tests." The
American Heart Association says, "The moratorium on fetal
tissue transplantation research impedes implant scientific
investigations including studies which impact on prevention
and treatment of cardiovascular disease."
Would you, Mr. President, still restrict federal funds for
fetal tissue transplants if in fact they could arrest the
AIDS virus?
Many political observers say that you are determined to
maintain the fetal tissue moratorium in order to insure the
support of anti-abortion activists in this election year.
Knowing your love of life and your courage, I cannot
believe you really want to perpetuate this flagrant
restriction of free scientific inquiry. Mr. President, I
beseech you to rescind this ban and lend hope to millions
of us who are plagued by incurable diseases.
The President
May 12, 1992
Page Three
A response to this letter will be most appreciated. I have
enclosed an article American Health asked me to write on my
experiences with Parkinson's.
Sincerely,
Ken
Kenneth O. Gilmore
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
20500
first person
My Ruthless Companion
SEEKING PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE
recall that my elderly mother had 2
tremor in her left hand.
Our family physician referred us to
Dr. Mark Green. 2 soft-spoken neurol-
ogist. He gave me 2 full examination.
from capping on my kneecap to testing
my eyesight. He was especially interest-
ed in my mother's tremor. which he
concluded was harmless. "You proba-
bly have the same thing." he said.
"Nevertheless. we can't absolutely rule
out Parkinson's disease." A shiver went
up my spine. The mere words had 1
tone of doom.
For the next eight months 1 had no
major problems. With the help of a
drug called Inderal, the tremor in my
arm disappeared completely. Then one
morning I noticed it was difficult to lift
my leg as I walked. In subsequent nights
I was swakened by an ache deep in my
left leg. My remedy was to life my legs
above me and pump as if were riding a
bicycle: 20 minutes of this usually did
the trick. But as 2 creaking bed and 2
gyrating husband were not ideal for
sleeping, I asked Jane: if she'd like me to
move to our guest room. "No was."
she answered. "This bed is designed for
T WAS ON A visit to Beijing,
It was It 2 crowded restaurant near
you, me and the cats. And the threw of
nearly seven years ago. that I
Tiananman Square in late March.
some disease is not going to break up
first became acquainted with
1984. that I got my first warning from
our sleeping together."
an alien being in my body-
Brain-Dead Bob. As I reached for 2
My next visit with Green in June.
and my life. All too soon I
bowl of shrimp. my left arm began to
1985. was not 2 happy one. In particular.
would learn what 2 ruthless
tingle and shake. It was over in seconds
he found that my left hand did not turn
companion he was. Now not
and I thought little more about it. At
and twist as easily in its socker as the
a day passes that we do not
age 53. I was in excellent health. And I
right hand. "Ken. I must tell you this is a
run into each other.
put it entirely out of my mind 2 few
key indicator of Parkinson's disease," he
Neurologists have 2 name for this
hours later, at 3 a.m., when I got 2
said matter-of-factly. "I'd like you to see
mysterious malady that decimates pre-
phone call advising me to return to
Dr. Lucien Cote at the Columbia Pres-
cious cells deep within our brains and
New York immediately. It was more
byterian Neurological Institute. He's
makes it difficult for us to walk or talk
than likely. I was told. that I would be
one of the world's top Parkinson's spe-
or control our motions. They call it
named editor-in-chief of Reader's Di-
cialists." Mark wasn't exaggerating: The
Parkinson's disease.
gest magazine.
first appointment we could get with Dr.
Because 1 wanted 2 more personal re-
In the busy days that followed. I ex-
Cote was six weeks away.
lationship with this amorphous creature
perienced 2 slight trembling of my left
Cote, 2 handsome man with friendly
who roams my blood stream and attacks
hand two or three times. Each episode
blue eyes. put me through 2 series of
my brain cells. I called him Brain-Dead
lasted just 2 few seconds. My wife,
hand and foot coordination tests. We
Bob—1 name I pulled out of the blue.
Janet. urged me to see a doctor. We did
were doing fine until he asked me to
BY KENNETH 0. GILMORE
AMERICAN HEALTH
32
September !991
hop on my left foot along 2 corndor
Food and Drug Administration for
next to his office. I managed to make
commercial use in this country. (It's
only one ridiculously tiny hop. When
now available here under the name El-
the doctor excused himself for 2 minute
depryL) One place to buy Deprenyl was
to take 2 phone call, I looked over to
London, and the man to see there was
Janet. who had watched the entire exer-
Dr. David Marsden. 2 top Parkinson's
cise. She rolled her eyes. then gave me 2
expert. With Green's assistance, I finally
wink. We knew the game was up. Score
arranged to see Marsden in July. He
one for the bad guys.
asked me 1 few questions. tested my CO-
Dr. Core cold us I had Parkinson's.
ordination skills and prescribed 2 year's
"Please do not let this overwhelm you."
supply of the drug
he said. "A huge amount of research is
I collected the medicine at the
under way. and you're only in the earli-
venerable pharmaceutical house of
est stages of the dis-
John Bell & Croyden.
ease." Outside his office
Janet shook her head.
She rolled her
which looked like an
18th-century apothe-
"Honey." she said,
cary. Presently. one
"that was 1 bad hop."
Now WC edged into
eyes, then gave
of the pharmacists
handed me a carefully
the question of whom to
wrapped package-
tell. Wc decided it was
me a wink. We
five canisters, each
not necessary for our
containing 150 tablets.
daughters. Lin. 14. and
Upon arriving in
Alexandra. 13. to know
knew the game
New York. I stashed
just yet. Certainly the
the canisters in various
ame would come, but
pockets and tried my
why burden them now?
was up.
best not to look like
I explained the situa-
some illegal drug run-
tion to George Grune,
ner. For the first time
chairman of the board of Reader's Di-
in my life I was scared stiff as I went
gest, and assured him that except for OC-
through customs. My real fear was not
casional aches and muscle stiffness I was
that I would be penalized for slipping
in excellent physical condicion and
these drugs into the country. but that my
could work the long hours the job de-
pills would be confiscated. Somehow, I
manded. He agreed we should keep the
made it through. I headed for the nearest
matter private.
water cooler, swallowed a Deprenyl and
The variety of medicines developed to
whispered, "Score one for the good guys."
combat Parkinson's is awesome (see "Dr.
For the next two years Deprenyl kept
Parkinson's Cruel Discase," P. 54). The
me on 2 very even keel. In fact. I didn't
trick is to find the mix that minimizes
even need to see Mark Green. But by
both symptoms and side effects, which
1989 Lara and Alexandra were sensing
can be nasty. Determining the best for-
that something was not quite right with
mula can be excruciatingly slow. It takes
me. Both noticed my frequent shuffling
six weeks, for example, to go from one
at home and they started telling me to
to three milligrams a day of a given drug.
pick up my feet. "You're walking
And just when you think you have
around like some old man," declared
things right, Brain-Dead Bob throws an-
Alexandra, who privately called me
other curve ball. Your handwriting be-
"Carpet Cleaner Ken."
comes painfully tiny no matter how hard
That year we all spent Thanksgiving
you try to keep the letters large. Your
in Naples, Fla. Late on Saturday after-
voice suddenly goes soft, and you can't
noon I asked my daughters to take a
speak in a decisive manner.
walk with me. It was misty and few
In early March, 1987, Mark Green
people were on the beach. This seemed
informed me that a drug called De-
the right time and setting.
prenyl was undergoing a major test in
"Let's stop 2 minute," I said. "I
the U.S. It was reputed to dramatically
want to talk to you about a serious
slow down Parkinson's progressive na-
matter." When I mentioned the word
ture, particularly in its early phase.
Parkinson's, Alexandra began to cry.
Though sold in Europe for years, the
"Daddy," she sobbed, "that's a terri-
drug had not yet been approved by the
ble disease that kills you."
September 1991
33
first person
"No. no, sweetheart. You must be
the secrecy behind me and to discuss my
thinking of Alzheimer's, which is far
ailment openly with colleagues I had
more life threatening than Parkinson's."
known for years.
I told them about the vast network of
'As weeks went by. harsh reality began
researchers working to find 2 cure for
to assert itself. The "off" condition was
Parkinson's "Also," I said, "with the
sneaking up on me at least once 2 day.
help of new medicines, I've been able
There was no way I could fulfill my re-
to lead a normal life. And 10 years from
sponsibilities as editor-in-chief up to
now when I'm close to 70, I'm sure
the standards I had set 1 spoke with
there will have been major break-
George Grune and in October he an-
throughs." I was prepared for the next
nounced that due to Parkinson's I
question. "Is Parkinson's hereditary?"
would be retiring early at the end of the
asked Lara "No, the vast majority of
year at age 60. I had mixed feelings-
Parkinson's specialists say there's no
gut-wrenching sorrow to leave 2 job I
substantial evidence that it's passed from
so loved, yet rising excitement at the
one generation to the next"
prospect of new ventures and more
For 2 few seconds we stood in silence,
time with Janet and our daughters.
the mist swirling around us. Then Lara
My days in "retirement" are 25 full as
and Alexandra wrapped their arms
ever, with both writing and editorial
around me. We clung to each other.
consulting. And I've been able to give
tears rolling down our cheeks. Then 2
far more attention to understanding and
giggle from Alexandra. "Daddy, I'm
combaring Parkinson's. I remain con-
sorry I called you Carpet Cleaner Ken."
vinced that the cause and cure of Parkin-
Wc laughed until more tears streamed
son's will be found in my lifetime.
down our cheeks.
Meanwhile. those of us affected must
The year 1990 brought me to 2 turn-
do the best we can, knowing every day
ing point While I had managed to keep
has good and bad moments. Consider
my ailment on 2 plateau, mainly due to
the weekend Janet and I attended a
Deprenyl. new difficulties arose.
seminar at my alma mater, Brown Uni-
By for the most demoralizing develop-
versity. One evening there was 2 cock-
ment was the "on-off" syndrome. which
tail reception at which president Vartan
occurs after you have Parkinson's four to
Gregorian would speak. As I was get-
six years. The benefits of your medicine
gng dressed for it, I had problems Eas-
wear off unexpectedly. You are sudden-
tening the buttons on my shirt. 1 was
ly in an "off" period. which can mean
determined to do it myself. We were al-
walking problems, shormess of breach.
ready running late and my button battle
dizziness and mild confusion.
consumed another 20 minutes. By the
One evening at 2 charity dinner at the
time we finally arrived, Gregorian had
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, I headed
(nished his talk. Janet was upset. I was
through 2 crowded room to get drinks
austrated and mad at myself.
at the bar. On the way back. my feet
After dinner I went down 2 long stair-
suddenly felt as if they were trying to
Way to the men's room. Suddenly my
walk through six inches of mud. I found
feet froze, my left heel tangled with my
immobilized in the middle of the
right ankle and I took 2 beaut of 2 fall.
crowd, begging my feet to go forward.
landing on all fours. Fortunately, the only
Finally I plunged ahead, stepping on
thing seriously bruised was my dignity.
toes and sloshing our drinks.
So ended one more up-and-down
By spring of that year I suspected that
day in my life with Parkinson's. That
several of my colleagues had noticed my
night, 1 went to bed uplifted as always
awkward moments and were beginning
by lines from Romans 12:12: "Bc joy-
to worry that I wasn't well. I decided to
ful in hope. patient in affliction, faith-
let the key members of my staff in on
ful in prayer." And as sleep crept upon
my disease.
me, 1 was also comforted by the late
I talked to each one of them almost
writer Malcolm Cowley's words: "If
casually, noting from the outset that I
you're over 60 and wake up in the
could be far worse off with lung cancer
morning and nothing aches, you
or other diseases. I suggested that they
know you're dead."
I
pass the word along in whatever fashion
they felt best-just no overdramatic an-
Kenneth O. Cilmore worked for Reader's
nouncements. I was overjoyed to have
Digest for 33 years.
AMERICAN HEALTH
34
datly
Information
THE WHITE HOUSE
good!
WASHINGTON
as
5.18
May 14, 1992
2 MAT 15 P3: 12
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Infant Mortality in U.S. at a Record Low
Some good news. The most recent infant mortality data
shows the U.S. infant mortality rate reached a record low in
1991 of 8.9 deaths per 1,000 live births. This represents a
two percent decline from the 1990 rate. The reduction
continues a sustained downward trend in infant mortality rates.
U.S. Infant Mortality Rate
13
12.5
12
11.5
Deaths per 1,000 Births
11
10.5
10
9.5
9
8.5
8
'80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91
Still, over 36,000 infants died in 1991. Researchers have
found that the single most important predictor of infant
mortality is low birth weight. The two most significant
factors leading to low birth weight are smoking during
pregnancy and not gaining enough weight during pregnancy.
Women who smoke are twice as likely to have low birth
weight babies. Teenage mothers are particularly at risk given
that they are more likely to be smokers and less likely to gain
the recommended weight during pregnancy.
BUSH
daily
Determined NOT to be
National Security Classified Marking
By (NLGB) on 09/06/24
QUAYLE
CONFIDENTIAL
92
May 15, 1992
TO:
The President
FROM:
Fred Malek
7am
SUBJECT:
Campaign Budget
Before my arrival at the meeting yesterday you raised a question on our budget. Our budget
strategy through the convention is divided into three phases:
1.
Primaries. Here we spent a fair amount as needed for advertising,
candidate travel, and our ground game to help you achieve comfortable
margins of victory.
2.
Since March 17, we have been in a consolidation phase where we have
tightly controlled all expenditures with no advertising or direct mail, a
shut down of almost all state offices and payroll, and limited candidate
travel. As a result, our total spending from the start to May 1 is about
$11.5 million.
3.
The third phase will begin in late June and build up to a full scale effort
in the four week period between the Democrat and Republican
Conventions. Here we would mount major surrogate activities (a good
warm up for the general), an increasing number of candidate trips and in
the crucial four week period before our Convention, a major advertising
campaign of about $5 million.
The above plan enables us to match anything Clinton does during this period with his general
election funds and should give you a good start going into your Convention.
cc:
Bob Teeter
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Heads of State Correspondence Summary
President Mamedov of Azerbaijan - May 13, 1992
(Received May 15)
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President Mamedov urgently requests that you use your "influence
and authority" to end Armenian aggression toward Azerbaijani
settlements in Nagorny-Karabakh.
Secretary General Al-Gabid of the Organization of the Islamic
Conference - May 10, 1992
(Received May 15)
Secretary General Al-Gabid expresses concern about the
"deteriorating situation" in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the failure
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of international efforts to "stop the bloodshed and restore
peace." He recommends that the UN Security Council send
peacekeeping forces to the region and that you exert your own
influence on the matter.
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5/18/92
4:00pm
MEETING WITH BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
:
Welcome. I know you all have wanted the
chance to discuss the issue of federally-
funded fetal tissue transplantation
research. I have heard from some of you,
and from quite a few of your colleagues, on
both sides of the Hill about your position
on this issue.
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It is not an easy issue. My position has
been clear for some time, but I had Dr.
Mason in to brief me and review the
arguments for and against the week before
last.
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Now ... I'm here to listen. And I hope you
will do the same thing.
:
Bob (Michel), do you want to start and then
we'll go around the table. Dr. Mason, I'll
ask you to jump in when appropriate.
Meeting with House Republicans - Roosevelt Room
Linda
Frances
Nick
Sam
Gary
Josh
Tarplin
Norris
Calio
Skinner
Andres
Bolten
Paul
Bob
Bill
Jim
Henry
Michel
President
Gradison
Leach
Fred
James
Kevin
Nancy
Upton
Mason
Moley
Johnson
Leigh
Roger
Bill
Steve
Ann
Porter
Gribbin
Kelmar
Metzger
Attachment A
PARTICIPANTS LIST
The President
Kevin Moley, Deputy Secretary, Department of Health and
Human Resources
Congressman Bob Michel (IL), Republican Leader
Congressman Bill Gradison (OH)
Congressman Paul Henry (MI)
Congressman Nancy Johnson (CT)
Congressman Jim Leach (IA)
Congressman Fred Upton (MI)
White House Staff
Samuel Skinner, Chief of Staff
Nicholas E. Calio, Assistant to the President for Legislative
Affairs
Roger Porter, Assistant to the President for Economic and
Domestic Policy
Gary Andres, Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative
Affairs (House)
Joshua Bolten, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director,
Office of Legislative Affairs
Leigh Ann Metzger, Deputy Assistant to the President for
Public Liaison
Frances Norris, Special Assistant to the President for
Legislative Affairs (House)
Linda Tarplin, Special Assistant to the President for
Legislative Affairs (Senate)
Other
Bill Gribbin, Assistant to the Vice President for Legislative
Affairs
Dr. James Mason, Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services
for Health
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SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
Monday, May 18, 1992
8:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
8:30 am
Intelligence Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Scowcroft)
8:45 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Scowcroft)
9:15 am
Administrative Time
Oval Office
(45 min)
10:00 am
Video Taping Session
459 OEOB
(45 min)
(Smith)
(TAB A)
10:55 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(5 min)
(Rollins)
(TAB B)
11:00 am
Address National Association of
South Lawn
(30 min)
Homebuilders marking its 50th
Anniversary
(Rollins)
(TAB C)
11:35 am
Photo for Older Americans
Oval Office
(5 min)
Month Proclamation Signing
(Rollins)
(TAB D)
11:40 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(20 min)
(Zamaria)
12:00 pm
Lunch
Oval Office
(75 min)
1:15 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(45 min)
2:00 pm
Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
(Holiday)
(TAB E)
3:00 pm
Meeting with Secretary Brady
Oval Office
(30 min)
UNP 05/15/92
6:00 pm
3:30 pm
Photo with departing USSS Agents
Oval Office
(15 min)
(McBride)
(TAB F)
3:45 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
4:00 pm
Meeting with House Republicans
Cabinet Room
(30 min)
on NIH Reauthorization
(Calio)
(TAB G)
4:30 pm
Meeting with Chief of Staff
Oval Office
(30 min)
UNP 05/15/92
6:00 pm
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 15, 1992
BRIEFING MEMORANDUM FOR VIDEOTAPING SESSION
DATE:
Monday, May 18, 1992
TIME:
10:00 A.M.
LOCATION: The Studio, OEOB 459
THROUGH: DORRANCE SMITH P88
FROM:
KATHERINE HOLT
I. PURPOSE:
To provide a brief videotaped message for six separate
organizations and events.
II. BACKGROUND:
MESSAGE HONORING FIRST LADY BARBARA BUSH AT THE 1992
STATESMAN'S DINNER: Your message will honor Mrs. Bush for
the Statesman's Dinner being held in Miami on May 26. At the
event Noelle Bush will introduce your video honoring Mrs.
Bush.
MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MASS RETAIL ASSOCIATION'S
(IMRA) ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Your message will close the
annual conference on Tuesday, May 19, in Orlando, Florida.
Your message will recognize and thank IMRA for its support
for Administration initiatives. Approximately 2,000 members
of the IMRA will be in attendance.
MESSAGE FOR REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTIONS:
Your message will be played at Republican state conventions
nationwide during the upcoming months. Your message
highlights the importance of the common GOP commitment to
family, to jobs and to peace.
MESSAGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SHRINER'S CONVENTION:
Your message will play at the International Shriner's
Convention in July in Orlando, Florida. Your message
congratulates Mr. Everett Evans and the Shriners for their
commendable work with crippled and burned children.
Approximately 1,000 Shriners will be in attendance.
INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE FOR THE ARMED FORCES:
Your message will acknowledge and thank our Armed Forces for
their sacrifice and commitment to safeguard this country.
This message will be broadcast to the troops via the Armed
Forces Radio and Television network.
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MESSAGE FOR THE GATHERING OF EAGLES AT THE AIR COMMAND:
Your message will be played at the eleventh annual
"Gathering of Eagles" on June 13, 1992. The "Gathering of
Eagles" is the capstone event of the Air Command Staff and
College (ACSC). Your message honors the pilots and airmen
for their service and commitment.
III. PARTICIPANTS:
The President
Dorrance Smith
Maria Eitel Sheehan
Katherine Holt
WHCA Personnel
Interface Video Production Company
IV. PRESS PLAN:
Closed Press
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
-- You proceed to Room 450 Sitting Room for make-up.
-- Lois Cassano will apply make-up.
-- You proceed to The Studio, Room 459 to record messages.
-- You tape six messages.
-- You conclude participation.
VI. REMARKS:
Scripts provided by the Office of Speechwriting.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MAY 15, 1992
PRE-BRIEF FOR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS EVENT
DATE: MAY 18, 1992
TIME: 10:55 A.M.
LOCATION: THE OVAL OFFICE
FROM: SHERRIE ROLLINS
I. PURPOSE:
To discuss the National Association of Home Builders event.
II. BACKGROUND:
At 11:00 a.m., you will proceed to the Rose Garden to
participate in a brief photo-op with the leadership and
special guests of NAHB. Following the brief photo-op at the
reception, you will proceed to the South Lawn stage, joined
by Secretaries Brady and Kemp. NAHB President Jay Buchert
will be on stage as you are announced.
You met Jay Buchert and several NAHB officers last February,
when you visited a home building site in Belcamp, Maryland
to highlight your economic growth package.
Mr. Buchert and the Home Builders have been very supportive
of your economic growth initiatives, and have been active on
the Hill pushing your program. Indeed, NAHB estimates an
additional 400,000+ jobs in its industry would result if
your first-time homebuyers tax credit provision were
enacted.
III. PARTICIPANTS:
The President
Sherrie Rollins, Assistant to the President for Public
Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs
IV. PRESS PLAN:
Closed Press.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
You participate in pre-brief and proceed to Rose Garden.
VI. REMARKS:
None required.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MAY 15, 1992
ADDRESS TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (NAHB)
DATE: MAY 18, 1992
TIME: 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: THE SOUTH LAWN
THROUGH: SHERRIE ROLLINS
FROM: CECE KREMER John
JEFF VOGINA
I. PURPOSE:
To highlight the 50th Anniversary of the NAHB and to
underscore the Administration's commitment to home building,
economic opportunity and realizing the American dream of
home ownership.
II. BACKGROUND:
Approximately 2,000 guests are expected on the South Lawn to
celebrate the Home Builders' 50th Anniversary. The
attendees are NAHB's National Directors and their spouses,
representing home builders, community leaders and
politically active people from virtually every state in the
Union.
Representing over 155,000 member firms around the country,
the NAHB is a grass roots organization comprised of mainly
small businesses. In fact, close to 75 percent of its
members build 25 or fewer homes per year.
The recent economic downturn, combined with credit crunch
conditions, resulted in tough times for many builders.
Housing starts last year were down to their lowest levels
since 1945. Since January, however, overall housing starts
have surged more than 22%.
The NAHB led the grass roots effort in support of your
economic growth package. The first-time homebuyers tax
credit is particularly appealing to this group. If enacted,
NAHB estimates over 400,000 jobs would be created in the
homebuilding industry. NAHB continues to call on the
Congress to pass your plan for the housing industry.
BACKGROUND:
(continued)
You will refer to NAHB's "Point of Light" program entitled
"Homes Across America,' II in which over 600 homes have been
donated by NAHB to needy families throughout the country.
You will join the NAHB Executive Committee and special
guests for a brief photo-op in the Rose Garden (see list
attached). You will then proceed to the stage, accompanied
by Secretaries Brady and Kemp. NAHB President Jay Buchert
will be on stage prior to your arrival.
The theme of the event is 50 years of housing. On either
side of the stage you will view exhibits showcasing various
home products from 50 years ago and today.
III. PARTICIPANTS:
The President
Secretary Brady
Secretary Kemp
Jay Buchert, President, NAHB
In Rose Garden:
(Executive leadership and special guests of NAHB. See list
attached.)
In Audience:
Approximately 2,000 NAHB National Directors, spouses and
members.
IV. PRESS PLAN:
Rose Garden: Closed Press.
South Lawn: Open Press.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
-- You participate in a Rose Garden photo-op with
NAHB Executive leadership and special guests.
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You proceed to the South Lawn stage, accompanied by
Secretaries Brady and Kemp.
--
You address the audience, after which you will be
presented with a gift by NAHB President Jay Buchert.
--
You proceed stage to view home builder exhibits
accompanied by Secretaries Kemp and Brady and Mr. Buchert.
-- You depart the South Lawn.
VI. REMARKS:
Speech provided by speechwriting.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
PARTICIPANTS IN THE ROSE GARDEN PHOTO-OP
MONDAY, MAY 18, 1992
Jay and Linda Buchert
- President, NAHB
J. Roger and Lee Glunt
- First Vice President, NAHB
Thomas N. and Judi Thompson - Vice President/Treasurer, NAHB
Jame R. and Mary Beth Irvine - Vice President/Secretary, NAHB
Mark Tipton and Robin Long - Immediate Past President, NAHB
Kent and Kathryn Colton
- Executive Vice President & CEO, NAHB
William Kerr
- Executive VP and Magazine Group President,
Meredith Corporation
William and Louise Hess
- President, Senco Products, Inc.
Darl and Marcia Williams
- National Training Manager, Builder Sales
Chairman, National Council on the Housing
Industry (NCHI)
Wayne Valis
- President, Valis Associates
Herb Kohler and Natalie Black - Chairman of the Board & CEO, Kohler Company
Michael Neiggemann
- Vice President, Southern California Gas Co.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 15, 1992
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY FOR OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
PROCLAMATION SIGNING
DATE:
Monday, May 18, 1992
TIME:
11:35 A.M.
LOCATION:
Oval Office
SHERRIE ROLLINS SR
THROUGH:
FROM:
CECE KREMER
LEIGH ANN METZGER 07
I.
PURPOSE
To demonstrate the Administration's support of America's
senior citizens.
II. BACKGROUND
The month of May has for many years been observed as Older
Americans Month. The intent of this month is to honor our
senior citizens who have faithfully served our great nation
for so many years.
Presidential support is essential to recognize the public
agencies, private organizations, and individuals who work
for and dedicate their time and talent to assist senior
Americans. The intent of the signing ceremony is to
emphasize the contribution of our seniors who constitute a
living link to the past as well as a rich source of
experience and wisdom for the future.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Dr. Joyce Berry, Commissioner, Administration on Aging
Nancy Kennedy, Director, White House Conference on Aging
Engrid Azvedo, Chairman, Federal Council on Aging
Dan Quirk, Executive Director, National Association of State
Units on Aging
Jon Linkous, Executive Director, National Association of
Area Agencies on Aging
Leigh Ann Metzger, Deputy Assistant to the President for
Public Liaison
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
- You welcome the group.
- You sign the Proclamation.
- Photos are taken.
- The guests depart.
VI. REMARKS
None required.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 15, 1992
CABINET MEETING
DATE:
May 18, 1992
LOCATION:
Cabinet Room
TIME:
2:00 p.m.
FROM:
EDE HOLIDAY $A
I. PURPOSE
You will meet with your Cabinet to discuss the following
agenda items:
A.
Update on Urban Agenda
B.
The National Crime Problem
C. Political Update
D.
NAFTA Update
II. PARTICIPANTS
See attached list.
III. PRESS PLAN
Brief photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting.
IV. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
-- Greeting and photo opportunity
-- Meeting
V. REMARKS
Talking points are attached.
Cabinet Meeting
May 18, 1992
The President
Secretary Baker
Secretary Brady
Secretary Cheney
Attorney General Barr
Secretary Madigan
Secretary Martin
Secretary Kemp
Secretary Card
Secretary Watkins
Secretary Alexander
Director Darman
Ambassador Hills
Secretary Yeutter
Chief of Staff Skinner
Deputy Secretary Frank Bracken
(Representing Secretary Lujan)
Deputy Secretary Rockwell Schnabel
(Representing Secretary Franklin)
Deputy Secretary Kevin Moley
(Representing Secretary Sullivan)
Deputy Secretary Anthony Principi
(Representing Secretary Derwinski)
Deputy Secretary Alfred DelliBovi
General Scowcroft
Dr. Bromley
Chairman Deland
Henson Moore
Phil Brady
Marlin Fitzwater
Boyden Gray
Ede Holiday
Nick Calio
Roger Porter
Sherri Rollins
Dorrance Smith
Gary Blumenthal
Cam Findlay
Bob Teeter
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
CABINET MEETING
May 18, 1992
1.
Prayer
[Secretary Card]
2.
Update on Urban Agenda
[Secretaries Kemp, Martin, Alexander, Madigan and Deputy Secretaries
Moley and Schnabel]
3.
The National Crime Problem
[Attorney General Barr]
4.
Political Update
[Chairman Teeter]
5.
Update on NAFTA Negotiations
[Ambassador Hills]
CABINET MEETING
May 18, 1992
1.
PRAYER (1 Minute)
[Secretary Card]
2.
UPDATE ON URBAN AGENDA (15 Minutes)
[Secretaries Kemp, Martin, Alexander and Madigan,
and Deputy Secretaries Moley and Schnabel]
I want to talk about our urban agenda next but
first let me say how proud I am of this whole team
and the way everyone pulled together in the wake
of the Los Angeles riot.
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This Administration responded quickly and
thoroughly to restore the peace and help begin the
rebuilding process.
At this point, let me take the opportunity to
commend David Kearns from Education, Al
Dellibovi from HUD, and the rest of the subcabinet
team for their splendid effort in advance of my trip
to Los Angeles. That was a job very well done.
David couldn't be with us but I wonder if Al could
give this group a brief summary of our
accomplishments and explain the continuing task
force process.
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Thank you Al. Everyone in this room should
recognize that our effort is much broader than just
responding to Los Angeles. We have a
comprehensive effort for reforming the way we
treat urban blight. I know several of you have
been working hard in advancing our urban
agenda, but we need everyone in this room doing
everything possible to promote our initiatives.
We are moving together as a team and I am proud
of that. But we really must double our effort to
promote what we have done. We have a solid
record of accomplishment and we are moving
ahead on legislation.
4
Our task now is to make sure that the American
people know the steps we are taking. That means
emphasizing our record at every one of our public
appearances. Let me mention just a few things
that we should be highlighting:
--We have Enterprise Zones and HOPE for home
ownership, two solutions that our Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development has so capably
pursued.
5
--Jobs are the one thing I hear about repeatedly
from inner city residents. We need action from the
Congress on our Youth Apprenticeship Program
and Job Training 2000.
--We have also expedited federal waivers for state
experiments with welfare reform.
--Lamar is here and I want him to talk about
how our America 2000 strategy can improve inner
city education.
6
--We saw a terrible outbreak of violence and
crime in Los Angeles. Our Weed and Seed
initiative is the right tool to address the problem in
Los Angeles, and in other cities as well. It strikes
at the immediate problem of our inner cities by
eliminating the fear of crime and violence, and
then opens up the door of hope and opportunity.
I am going to ask our Attorney General to
comment on this and the national problem of crime
later in the meeting.
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Now I would like to receive a brief report from
those directly involved in our urban agenda. I
greatly appreciate those of you making this a
tireless effort so let me first turn to Secretary
Kemp. Jack?
Lynn, anything you want to add to Jack's
comments on creating jobs?
Lamar, you want to give us an update on our
education effort?
8
Let me ask Ed Madigan if he has anything to add
about food distribution in Los Angeles, or our
urban agenda. Ed?
Lou Sullivan has of course been playing a crucial
role in this whole matter. Kevin Moley, anything
you would like to add on behalf of HHS?
Barbara Franklin has also been helping with the
economic development aspects. Rock Schnabel, is
there anything that should be added to this
discussion?
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3.
THE NATIONAL CRIME PROBLEM (10
Minutes)
[Attorney General Barr]
Crime continues to be one of the largest concerns
facing our Nation and I think we would all benefit
from a better understanding of the seriousness of
the problem. Bill, could you explain the situation
to all of us?
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4.
POLITICAL UPDATE (7 Minutes)
[Bob Teeter]
We have some very important issues on the agenda
for today's meeting. We were going to get a run
down from Bob Teeter on the campaign later in
the meeting, but now I understand Bob has to
leave early. Why don't we move immediately to
that presentation. Bob?
Thank you Bob. Sam, do you want to add
something?
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Any questions or comments for our-campaign
chairman before he takes off.
5.
UPDATE ON NAFTA NEGOTIATIONS (5
Minutes)
[Ambassador Hills, Secretary Baker, General
Scowcroft]
Now, just in case anyone forgets that trade is
where we have been getting much of our job
growth in recent years, I would like to ask Carla to
give us a run down on the NAFTA negotiations.
Carla?
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Jim, any comment?
Brent, anything to add?
Sam, do you have any final good words of
guidance for these folks?
Okay, thank you all very much.
DOOR
Cam
Phil
Marlin
Findlay
Brady
Fitzwater
DOOR
Chairman
Deland
Sam
Director
Skinner
Deputy Secretary
Nick
Boyden
Principi
Calio
Darman
Gray
Secretary
Kemp
Gary
Secretary
Blumenthal
Card
Roger
Porter
Deputy Secretary
Bob
Ede
Schnabel
Secretary Teeter
Holiday
Madigan
Brent
Secretary
The
Sebwcroft
Cheney
Secretary
Brady
The
President
Cabinet
Attorney
General Barr
Secretary
Room
Henson
Baker
Secretary
Moore
Martin
Berrance
Deputy
Secretary
Smith
Bracken
Secretary
Sherrie
Deputy Secretary
Watkins
Rollins
Moley
Ambassador
Dr.
Secretary
Bromley
Hills
Alexander
Clayton
Deputy Secretary
Yeutter
DelliBovi
DOOR
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 15, 1992
MEETING WITH HOUSE REPUBLICANS
DATE:
May 18, 1992
LOCATION:
Cabinet Room
TIME:
4:00 p.m. (30 minutes)
FROM:
Nicholas E. Calio nec
I. PURPOSE
To meet with a select group of House Republicans regarding
the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Reauthorization.
II. BACKGROUND
The NIH Reauthorization conference report is likely to be
considered on the House floor next week. The bill overturns
the moratorium on federal funding for fetal tissue
transplantation research using tissue from induced
abortions. The Administration has threatened a senior
advisors veto on this legislation.
This group of pro-choice and normally pro-life Republican
members would like to meet with you to explain their
opposition to your position on this legislation. Bob Michel
and Newt Gingrich believe this meeting is important to let
these members air their views, and, in some cases, for us to
attempt to change their current inclination to vote against
you.
III. PARTICIPANTS
See Attachment A.
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer only.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Members will be met in the West Lobby and escorted to the
Cabinet Room for their meeting with you.
Attachment A: Participants List
Attachment B: Talking Points to be provided on Monday morning.
Attachment A
PARTICIPANTS LIST
The President
Kevin Moley, Deputy Secretary, Department of Health and
Human Resources
Congressman Bob Michel (IL), Republican Leader
Congressman Bill Gradison (OH)
Congressman Paul Henry (MI)
Congressman Nancy Johnson (CT)
Congressman Jim Leach (IA)
Congressman Fred Upton (MI)
White House Staff
Samuel Skinner, Chief of Staff
Nicholas E. Calio, Assistant to the President for Legislative
Affairs
Roger Porter, Assistant to the President for Economic and
Domestic Policy
Gary Andres, Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative
Affairs (House)
Joshua Bolten, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director,
Office of Legislative Affairs
Leigh Ann Metzger, Deputy Assistant to the President for
Public Liaison
Frances Norris, Special Assistant to the President for
Legislative Affairs (House)
Linda Tarplin, Special Assistant to the President for
Legislative Affairs (Senate)
Other
Bill Gribbin, Assistant to the Vice President for Legislative
Affairs
Dr. James Mason, Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services
for Health
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THE SEATING CHART FOR THIS CONGRESSIONAL
MEETING WILL BE FORWARDED IN THE MORNING.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
The President today announced his intention to nominate Evan J.
Kemp Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July
1, 1997. This is a reappointment. Upon reappointment he will be
designated Chairman. From 1980-1987, Mr. Kemp served as
Executive Director of the Disability Rights Center in
Washington, D.C.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
The President today announced his intention to nominate William
C. Liedtke III, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission for the term expiring June 30, 1997. He
would succeed Charles A. Trabandt. From 1989-1991, Mr. Liedtke
served as a Special Assistant for Energy to Governor Henry
Bellmon of Oklahoma in Oklahoma city, Oklahoma.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
The President today announced his intention to nominate Gregory
F. Chapados, of Alaska, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for
Communications and Information. He would succeed Janice
Obuchowski.
Since 1986, Mr. Chapados has served as Chief of Staff to Senator
Ted Stevens (R-AK) in Washington, D.C. Prior to this, he served
as a Legislative Assistant to Senator Stevens, 1983-1986.
Mr. Chapados was graduated from Harvard College (B.A., 1979) and
Harvard Law School (J.D., 1983). He was born May 8, 1957 in
Fairbanks, Alaska. Mr. Chapados resides in Washington, D.C.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
The President today signed the following legislation:
H.R. 2763, which establishes a National Cooperative Geologic
Mapping Program, administered by the United States Geological
Survey (USGS), to promote the development and use of geologic
maps.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
The President today announced the appointment of John A. Cline as
Special Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs.
Since January 1991, Mr. Cline has served as Director of the Office
of Congressional Affairs at the Department of Transportation.
Prior to this, Mr. Cline served as the Associate Administrator for
Budget and Policy at the Federal Transit Administration, an agency
of the Department of Transportation, 1989-1991. Mr. Cline also
served on the Secretary of Transportation's team to formulate a
National Transportation Policy, which the President announced in
March 1990. Prior to this, Mr. Cline served as Vice President
for Management and Labor Relations for National Transit Services,
Inc., a Chicago-based national transportation management firm.
Mr. Cline was graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1981.
He was born November 25, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Cline
lives in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife, Krista L. Edwards,
and their infant daughter.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
The President today announced his intention to nominate Jerry Jay
Langdon, of Texas, to be a Member of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission for the term expiring June 30, 1996. This
is a reappointment.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
The President today announced his intention to nominate Roberto
Martinez, of Florida, to be the United States Attorney for the
for the Southern District of Florida for the term of four years.
He would succeed Leon B. Kellner.
Since 1988, Mr. Martinez has served as a Partner with the law
firm of Zuckerman, Spaeder, Taylor & Evans in Miami, Florida.
Prior to this, he served as Counsel with Murai, Wald, Biondi,
Matthews & Moreno, P.A., 1987-1988; Assistant United States
Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, 1982-1987; and as
an Associate with the law firm of Floyd, Pearson, Stewart,
Richman, Greer & Weill, P.A., 1980-1982.
Mr. Martinez was graduated from the Wharton Undergraduate School
of the University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1975) ; The Wharton
Graduate Division of the University of Pennsylvania (M.S., 1976) ;
and the Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1980). He was
born June*11, 1953 in Santiago du Cuba, Cuba. Mr. Martinez is
married and resides in Miami, Florida.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
NATIONAL HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH, 1992
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Huntington's disease is an insidious, hereditary
neurological disorder that causes the gradual deterioration
of one's ability to speak, move, and think. The National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports that
some 25,000 Americans have Huntington's disease, and that each
of their children has a 50 percent chance of inheriting the
defective gene that is associated with it.
One of the tragic facts about Huntington's disease is
that it usually becomes manifest in the middle years, after an
individual has established a career and a family. The estimated
125, Americans who are at risk of developing the disease may
spend years anxiously awaiting the appearance of symptoms, such
as tics, lapses in memory, and unsteadiness. If an individual
develops Huntington's disease, the resulting dementia, slurred
speech, and uncontrollable movements progressively worsen.
For those fortunate not to develop the disorder, Huntington's
disease can nevertheless take an emotional and financial toll
as they care for stricken loved ones.
Today, patients and their families have just cause for
hope; a new era of discovery is unfolding in research on
Huntington's disease. Members of the biomedical research
community are aggressively pursuing studies to identify the
exact location of the gene associated with Huntington's disease
and to learn how it functions in the body. Once the gene is
located and its mechanism of action is exposed, scientists will
be able to analyze and possibly to correct the defect, thereby
conquering Huntington's disease once and for all. Until
scientists achieve these goals, however, affected individuals
and families will continue to need our understanding and our
support.
In order to enhance public awareness of Huntington's
disease and to express concern for those affected by it,
the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 251, has designated
May 1992 as "National Huntington's Disease Awareness Month"
and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in
observance of this month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1992 as :
National Huntington's Disease Awareness Month. I encourage
all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs
and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
eighteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred
and ninety-two, and of the Independence of the United States of
America the two hundred and sixteenth.
GEORGE BUSH
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
The President today recognized Youth Exchanging with Seniors
(Y.E.S.) of Lubbock, Texas, as the 775th Daily Point of Light for
the Nation. The Y.E.S. program is designed to enhance the
independence of rural senior citizens while closing the
generation gap between the elderly and the young.
The Y.E.S. program provides support throughout a 20 county area
of rural Texas. Since its inception in 1990, nearly 450 high
school youth have undergone training to be providers and
companions for senior citizens. During a six hour orientation
session, the youth are taught constructive citizenship skills and
how to communicate with their elderly friends. To date, 250
youth providers have devoted over 2,500 volunteer hours to
assisting over 200 senior citizens in their communities.
The youth providers enhance the independent life style of rural
senior citizens by performing such tasks as basic auto
maintenance, gardening, running errands, and small household
projects like vacuuming and light bulb replacement. In return,
the young people acquire insight into the life experience of
their elder friends, helping them to set personal goals such as
attending college and career choice. Friendships have developed
between the youth providers and their senior companions during
these weekly visits. The generation gap is also bridged through
community projects. Opportunities such as landscaping, painting
the local Post Office, and Rock-A-Thon, a fundraiser to benefit
the senior citizen center, have created better understanding and
camaraderie among all the participants.
The President salutes the young people and senior citizens of
Youth Exchanging with Seniors Program 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: Miah Homstad (202) 456-6266
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH, 1992
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
The heart of a nation may well be judged by the amount of
respect that it has for its elders. Accordingly, when we pause
to honor older Americans, the men and women who have helped to
keep the United States free, strong, and prosperous, we show
that we are a grateful people.
Older Americans constitute a living link to the past as
well as a rich source of experience and wisdom for the future.
They are our parents, grandparents, neighbors, and mentors, and,
together, they have helped to preserve the rich legacy of free-
dom that we enjoy today. Through two global conflicts and the
Cold War that followed, older Americans labored and sacrificed
to defend the light of liberty. Through their creativity and
hard work, they developed technology that has enabled us to
cross new frontiers in space and science while achieving ever
higher levels of industrial and agricultural productivity.
Today, millions of older Americans share their talents and
expertise with younger generations by engaging in voluntary
service, thereby becoming Points of Light. What better way to
thank our senior citizens than to ensure that they have access
to the opportunities, services, and support that they so rightly
deserve.
Each of us can contribute toward that important goal by
joining in the National Eldercare Campaign. As part of this
campaign, the Federal Government is working to promote partner-
ships among private voluntary organizations and State and Area
Agencies on Aging. These locally established coalitions will
help to address the specific needs of the at-risk elderly,
thereby enabling millions of older Americans to live with
dignity and security in their own homes and communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in
me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby
proclaim the month of May 1992 as Older Americans Month. I call
on the people of the United States to observe this month with
appropriate ceremonies and activities in honor of our Nation's
senior citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
eighteenth
day of
May, in the year of our
Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-two, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.
GEORGE BUSH
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
WORLD TRADE WEEK, 1992
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
At no time in recent history has international commerce
been so important to the economic productivity and strength of
the United States. As more and more peoples around the world
join the ranks of free and democratic nations and reform their
economies on the basis of market principles, American business,
agriculture, and industry face unprecedented opportunities and
challenges. Thus, it is fitting that we pause to recognize the
role of international trade in creating jobs for our citizens
while spurring America's productivity and competitiveness.
Today the success of U.S. exporters is driving our Nation's
economy toward stronger growth. Last year, U.S. merchandise
exports soared to a record high of $422 billion. Our trade
deficit dropped to $66 billion, the lowest level since 1983.
Exports not only mean jobs to the men and women who develop,
grow, manufacture, and market products for sale abroad but
also help to bring prosperity to our communities.
This Administration will continue to work in partnership
with U.S. business and industry to promote the quality of
American goods and services and to eliminate barriers to free
and fair trade. The United States led the way in initiating the
current set of negotiations on the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade (GATT), and we will continue to work to bring the
Uruguay Round to a successful conclusion. We also remain
committed to the full implementation of our Enterprise for
the Americas Initiative, as well as to the completion of a
North American Free Trade Agreement, which will create a
thriving market of 360 million consumers and an estimated
$6 trillion annual output -- the largest integrated market in
the world. The United States is determined to advance our free
trade agenda on both the multilateral and bilateral levels.
There remains tremendous export potential in America today,
and much of it lies with small- and medium-sized companies. In
fact, while the United States leads the world in exports, just
15 percent of our exporters account for more than 60 percent
of the value of goods shipped across our borders. American
businesses and industries, large and small, must take advantage
of recent events in the world marketplace and recommit them-
selves to the aggressive pursuit of export markets abroad. The
Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee, which is chaired by the
Secretary of Commerce and comprised of 18 Federal agencies, was
established to coordinate government export programs and to
assist American businesses in their exporting efforts.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested
in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do
hereby proclaim the week of May 17 through May 23, 1992, as
World Trade Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this
week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
eighteenth
day of
May, in the year of our
Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-two, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.
GEORGE BUSH
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 18, 1992
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
IN CELEBRATION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF HOME BUILDERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The South Lawn
11:12 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much for that welcome,
and welcome to the South Lawn of the White House. May I salute the
national directors, the home builders and the many, many friends that
are here. I also want to single out two members of our Cabinet,
Secretary Brady; and then one you know so well because you've dealt
with him a lot, Secretary Jack Kemp, who's out there doing an awful
lot in the housing field. (Applause.)
Welcome to the people's house. Some of you may know
this is like a museum, well over a million people going through every
year. And I don't know how many are going through right this minute,
but I'm sure they're going to think we're having a yard sale out here
when they see all of this stuff. (Laughter.)
But we're here to mark a special birthday. And I heard
a little earlier from the leadership about this 50th anniversary of
the Home Builders. And I want to salute a special team of them, the
leaders, with whom I just met in the Rose Garden. First, of course,
Jay Buchert, who has done an outstanding job for this organization
-- outstanding. (Applause.) And then Roger Glunt and Tommy Thompson
and Jim Irvine and Mark Tipton, Bob Bannister, and, of course, Kent
Colton. I want to thank you at the beginning of these brief remarks
for your support. Even more, we Bushes are grateful for the
friendships we have of those in the Home Builders.
And Millie was a little disappointed. She thought she
was going to get a new dog house here. We came and checked it out
this morning. (Laughter.)
But I do believe that Barbara and our kids believe in
these same values that you all have -- community, country, respect,
responsibility, family, jobs, peace. And we know we put America
first when we put America's families first. And for 50 years, that's
what the Home Builders have been doing. And you're helping people
fulfill the American Dream and enlarge the American pie.
And when the homebuilders were founded, the NAHB, almost
one-half of the nation lived in substandard housing; and only four in
10 owned their own homes. Today, more than 70 million new homes and
apartment units later, two in three households own their own home.
That is dramatic progress; but we're not done yet.
For that, I salute you. Once again, you're helping our
economy work so that America can get back to work. And, yes, we have
had some tough times in this country. But consider this: 264,000
housing starts in the first three months of this year; a two-percent
GDP growth in the first quarter, more than a quarter of that
resulting from residential construction. The old adage is coming
true: As housing goes, so goes the economy. (Applause.)
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Your industry employs more than six million Americans.
More and more, they're helping other Americans turn recession into
recovery. I speak here as a participant, not a bystander. From my
Texas business days I know what it means to meet a payroll and try to
balance a budget and help people put food on the table.
Like you, I know that strong housing can help a strong
economy. I know how that helps Americans worrying about providing
for their families, meeting the challenges of paying their bills,
buying that home, and setting aside for retirement. That's why, in
my State of the Union message, I announced a program for economic
growth. And I called for penalty-free withdrawal from IRAs, for the
purchase of a first home; changes in the passive loss-tax rules to
spur the real estate and housing development; an extension of
mortgage revenue bonds and the low-income housing tax credit. And,
yes, I called for a job-generating cut in the tax on capital gains.
(Applause.)
And here's the one I feel would really also help this
economy and help it fast -- a proposal that we've made and that I'm
proud of -- a $5,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
(Applause.) We need this credit to keep the housing market on the
mend, helping people like you sell and build homes. And here's why:
$5,000 could pay seven months of mortgage payments on the average
American home. According to your own figures, these housing
initiatives would mean 415,000 new construction industry jobs and $20
billion in new economic activity. This is just one more way that
your slogan, "Housing equals jobs," can be realized.
I challenged the Congress again today to pass these
growth initiatives. Parenthetically speaking, to discipline both the
Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch, we need to get moving on
that balanced budget amendment. I really believe the time for that
has come. (Applause.)
Some in Congress haven't gotten the message the message
yet. But I believe -- and I think Jack and Nick Brady would agree
with me -- the time is right for some of these new ideas -- ideas
that we've been proposing but that haven't been tried. I think the
American people want to see us take some action and get something new
done. So I'm optimistic that we can move forward now in the Congress
in a way that we haven't been able to in the past.
This year, the home builders ran an ad in The Washington
Post. And the headline was marvelous, if you haven't seen it. The
headline read: "Earth to Congress: Enough is enough." (Applause.)
I don't believe anybody could have said it any better than that.
(Applause.)
Well, you've heard the definition of a contractor: A
gambler who never gets to shuffle, cut or deal. (Laughter.) We have
to make it easier to deal, sell, hire, invest. So we're going to
continue to sound that message that sound banks should make sound
loans. And the bankers should also work with the borrowers
experiencing temporary difficulties from the remnants of the
recession.
For our part, we have been working with the Federal
Reserve to keep these interests rates low. And we've been fighting
for common-sense regulation, not overregulation, of banks and
thrifts. And we are going to keep on that fight. (Applause.) We
have made over 30 specific regulatory policy changes -- many,
frankly, with the help from your leadership -- to enhance the ability
of banks and thrifts to raise new capital, to make new loans and then
to work with troubled borrowers.
Nick Brady, Treasury Secretary, and I are going to work
to be sure that these measures are carried out. And next, we're
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going to push hard for the HOPE initiative, requesting $1 billion in
funding for Fiscal '93, and a key part of our plan for a new America
to bring opportunity to our inner cities. (Applause.)
Now, Jack Kemp knows how hope can give poor families a
stake in their communities. And his message is beginning to get
through up there in the United States Congress. Bottom line: HOPE
will turn housing into homes.
And HOPE is only one part, actually, of our six-point
plan for a new America, which will use opportunity, not bureaucracy,
to combat poverty and inequality. And the plan also includes our
Weed and Seed initiative -- it's an anticrime initiative --
enterprise zones, education reform, welfare reform, and also a strong
jobs program for city youth. This plan makes a promising start. And
we are going to do our level best to get it passed.
And, yes, I will continue to push for what we mentioned
a minute ago -- regulatory reform because I want government to
help, not hurt, the ability of private enterprise to expand and to
create jobs. And so I've extended for another 120 days the blanket
moratorium on federal regulation. And Jay puts it this way, your
President: "Let builders build." And I know he agrees that we need
policies that also let buyers buy. And that's what part of this is
all about. (Applause.)
I wish everyone understood this concept. On the other
hand, you know what it takes -- it takes more than bricks and lumber
and mortar to build a home. It takes heart. And it takes skill.
And it takes dreams.
And you know that owning a home helps America, makes it
better, more caring. And you show this in your Homes Across America
program, where NAHB members build and renovate homes for the needy.
And so far I am told that this program has housed more than 600
families. And with us today is one of them, Gerald and Angela
Williams, and their four children, sitting right over here in the
front row -- Murria, Charlease, Gerald and Latoya. (Applause.)
They moved into their new home in Jacksonville on
Mother's Day. And the Williams home was built by the builders of the
Jacksonville Association of the NAHB and Habitat for Humanity. And I
salute them and also salute those who made it possible and also
salute the Williams family.
You show how the dream of homeownership keeps the
American Dream alive. And that dream seemed illusive half a century
ago, but you, right here, all of you, have aided it and nurtured it
as a parent does a child. And for that, we are all very, very
grateful to you. We salute you on behalf of each American. And on
this special anniversary, for those who have done so much, we say
thank you from a grateful country. And may God bless you all. And
may God bless the United States of America.
Thank you all very, very much.
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Dear Mr. Davidson,
I am writing at the suggestion of Bill Harlow to request
your assistance in obtaining a greeting and autograph from
President Bush on the enclosed photo from last November's
Rome Summit for General John R. Galvin, Commander in Chief,
U.S. European Command, on the occasion of his retirement in
June following a 44-year career in the U.S. Army. Our staff
considers this group photo of General Galvin with the President
and the Secretary of State to be most distinctive, and we would
like to present it to the CINC at our farewell dinner 12 June.
If you would be so kind as to steer this request through
proper channels, I would be most appreciative. When it is ready
for pick-up, please call Colonel Don Gabreski (our liaison officer
at the Pentagon) at 693-4580 and he will see that it is retrieved
and taken to the State Department for Secretary Baker's signature.
Again, your assistance is greatly appreciated.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT B
SUBJECT:
Reply to Congressman Chalmers P. Wylie re Pandas
for the Columbus Zoo
Purpose
To reply to Congressman Wylie's request for help in accelerating
the delivery of Chinese pandas to be loaned to the Columbus Zoo.
Background
You are familiar with Congressman Wylie's request for
intervention with the PRC to speed the delivery of pandas. The
international zoological community opposes such loans because
they contend the movement puts at greater risk an already
endangered species.
China has introduced some health and quarantine procedures,
requiring three months preparation in China, in part to address
these concerns. Congressman Wylie wants your support to shorten
these steps in order to maximize Columbus' investment in the
pandas. Part of the rush is due to the late approval of an
import license by the Department of Interior.
The letter at Tab A is intended to be responsive, but in cautious
terms.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letter to Chalmers Wylie at Tab A.
Attachments
Tab A
Letter to Congressman Wylie
Tab B
Incoming correspondence
CC: Vice President
Chief of Staff
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Chalmers:
As you know, I have been very impressed by
the steps being taken by the City of Columbus
to celebrate the Quincentennial. You have
had my continued support in obtaining a panda
loan for the Columbus Zoo.
I know that it will be advantageous for
Columbus and its many visitors to have the
panda loan commence as soon as possible. At
the same time, I am confident that
appropriate steps will be taken to protect
these rare animals.
Best of luck in this endeavor.
Sincerely,
GBl
The Honorable Chalmers P. Wylie
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
MAY 01 '92 14:42 CONGRESSMAN WYLIE DC P01
CHALMERS P. WYLIE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20515
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT
May 1, 1992
OHIO
The Honorable Coorge Bush
President
United States of America
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I understand that you had a very good trip to Columbus,
Ohio, yesterday and I was pleased to hear of the warm reception you
received from The Ohio Association of Broadcasters Convention in
downtown Columbus during your visit to Central Ohio.
I also understand that during your visit to Columbus, you
had an opportunity to talk with Tom Stewart of WBNS Radio in Columbus
about the status of the pending short-term loan of the Giant Pandas
for our Columbus Zoo. Tom mentioned to me last night that you stated
you were still very interested in this matter and not only wanted to
be kept informed of our progress in obtaining the Pandas, but further,
you were most anxious to help in any way possible.
At this time we are very close, Mr. President, to making
this particular loan a reality. As you know, and as was communicated
to you in my prior letter, we have received the needed Import Permit
from the DOI here in Washington and, further, we have received the
necessary Export Permit from the Chinose Government as well. We are
now facing one last hurtle and that is, to the best of our knowledge,
nothing more than an administrative delay in regard Lo the Quarantine
Period of the animals in China prior to shipment to the United States.
The Chinese Government has told us that there is a new regulation in
China requiring a mandatory three-month quarantine period of the
Pandas prior to shipment to any country. They have also said, for us,
that they might reduce that time period to two months. The animals,
to the best of our knowledge, went into quarantine on April 10, 1992.
If the Chinese hold to the three-month period, that will mean we will
have to wall until July 10, 1992, to receive the Pandas. If they hold
to two months, we would obviously have then in mid-June.
Mr. President, in order for us to participate in the spirit
of The Christopher Columbus Quincentennial Celebration in Columbus,
Ohio, which is currently already underway, the Columbus Zoo needs to
get this important exhibit open to the public as quickly as possible,
MAY 01 '92 14:42 CONGRESSMAN WYLIE DC P02
The Honorable George Bush
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but certainly no later than the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. To
delay the opening until early or even mid-summer, because of a problem
that is simply administrative in nature, seems to be a mistake and is
one that we are trying to work with the Chinese to avoid. In our
discussions with the Chinese, they have acked several times about your
personal interest in this matter. We have told them since the
beginning of this process, several years ago, about your continued
support and interest in this loan. In dealing with the quarantine,
they have already indicated that they do have the ability to shorten
the time period if they want to (i.e., the reduction from three months
to two months). It is the feeling of several people that have been
involved in this project from the beginning, that if our negotiating
team had some type of written communication from you indicating your
continued support of this loan and the need to proceed as quickly as
possible on the matter, this last hurtle will be resolved and we would
be in a position to move forward very quickly. To that end, we would
be most appreciative if you would agree to send me a short note
indicating your continued support of and interest in this Panda Loan
for the Columbus Zoo. We would then be in a position to transmit this
written communication to the various officials we are dealing with in
China as a way of not only indicating your continued support, but as a
way to help get beyond this one last problem.
The exhibit at the Zoo is complete, the 1992 Celebrating in
Columbus, Ohio, has begun and, as you are well aware, all of the
City's 1992 activities are fully underway. The one last matter to be
addressed is the Panda Issue. The Committee feels that with your help
this final issue will be resolved in short order. On behalf of the
citizens of Central Ohio, thank you for your continued interest and
support in this matter, Mr. President. Please also know that I
personally appreciate your personal commitment to this endeavor.
Sincerely,
CHALMERS P. WYLIE
Representative to Congress
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Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
It certainly was a pleasure to welcome you and the First
Lady to Columbus last Monday for the opening of AmeriFlora 92,
the official beginning of our Quincentennial Celebration. It was
a great day for our community, and should be the first of many
throughout the year.
Unfortunately, we are stymied once again in our efforts to
effect a timely arrival of the two giant pandas to the Columbus
Zoo for our Celebration.
As you probably know from the very favorable press reaction
in Ohio, the Department of the Interior approved the import
permit on April 10, and issued that permit on April 20 for the
pandas to come to Columbus. The Columbus Zoo has been ready to
receive them since April 20 when the Chinese officials were faxed
a copy of the approved permit.
We are now hearing that China may not send the pandas until
mid-June. It could be much later, even though the most
advantageous time to reach the many people who will attend the
exhibition is from May 1 through early October.
I am concerned that a failure of the Chinese to ship the
pandas could have negative political overtones.
A delegation from Columbus is going to Beijing on April 26
to try to break this inexplicable logjam. I believe these
negotiations will be immensely assisted if the Chinese have
received a letter from you indicating that you would try to make
time in your schedule to open the panda exhibit.
April 23, 1992
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As you can suspect, the 200 has spent many hundreds of
thousands of dollars in building the panda exhibit. To not have
the pandas come now would be a real set back.
Any advance assistance you might lend would be greatly
appreciated by the Columbus delegation.
Very truly yours,
CHALMERS Unclmen P. WYLIE
Representative to Congress
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Mr. Joe Garagiola
Baseball Assistance Team
6221 Huntress Drive
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5-18-92
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairperson of the Board
Executive Director
J. Matthew Simon, Ph.D.
May 15, 1992
Herman L Reld. Jr., Ed.D.
Point Park College
First Vice Chairman
Wilbur E. Hines
Pittsburgh National Bank
Second Vice Chairman & Counsel
Seymour Baskin, Esq.
National Development Corporation
Treasurer
President George Bush
Richard G. Moys
Mellon Bank N.A.
The President of the United States
Assistant Treasurer
Marcia S. McFadyen
The White House
Integra Bank/Pittsburgh
Secretary
Washington, DC 20500
Madelyn Hairaton Giddens
Former Public School Administrator
TRUSTEES
Mr. President:
Richard M. Adams, Jr.
Community College of Allegheny County
Bernadine Allen
Pittsburgh New Futures
The Negro Educational Emergency Drive (NEED) is proud to be the 63 1st Point
John H. Bingler, Jr., Esq.
Thorpe, Reed & Amstrong
of Light. It is a humbling experience to represent the volunteers who dedicate
Walter c. Cathie
Camegie Mellon University
their daily effort to improving the quality of life for our young people. Supporters
Paul M. Cryder
Pro Cable Service
like Mrs. Elsie Hillman make this program possible.
Thomas D. Cunningham, APR
Ketchum Public Relations
Helen 8. Falson, Ph.D.
Pittsburgh Board of Public Education
Since it began in 1963. the program has helped 13,000 young people complete
Jeffrey R. Glibert
PPG Industries
their college. business, trade or technical school education. This is the kind of
Jeffrey 8. Gray
Community Representative
self help program that has reduced the chances of racial unrest and violence in
Vincent 8. Graziano
Bredford School
Pittsburgh.
Dianna Green
Duquesne Light Company
Fred J. Origaby, Jr.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
As result of this experience, I would like for you to consider the following as part
Reymond A. Huber
Giant Eagle Markets, Inc.
of a plan to address the legitimate grievances that are the source of racial unrest.
Claudia L Hussain
Part Authority of Allegheny County
I would welcome the opportunity to expand on the areas cited below.
Julius Jones
YMCA of Pittsburgh
John M. Kingemore, Ph.D.
POINT #1 EMPLOYMENT
Community College of Allegheny County
Mark Jay Kurtzrock
CISCORP
The need for well paying jobs in the community is paramount. Creation of new
Robert M. Levelle
businesses in the community can address this problem. Tax relief is an incentive
Owelling House Savings & Loan Assn.
Lois Michaels
to business ownership.
Health Education Center
James R. Morrisey
Beazer East Inc.
Robert J. O'Gare
POINT #2 EDUCATION
Public Relations Consultant
David E. Petatt
Community Representative
Education and job training programs must be initiated in the community. The
Alex T. Powell, Jr.
Negro Educational Emergency Drive NEED) has been a leader in this effort
United Steelworkers of America
William R. Robinson
since 1963.
Pennsylvania State Representative
Reverend James E. Simms
Housing Authority, City of Pittsburgh
Mack L Stevenson
POINT #3 PRESIDENT'S POINT OF LIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Community Representative
Father David H. Taylor
You have the nucleus to address the current urban problems in your "Points of
Holy Rosey Church
Dane M. Topich
KDKA TV
Light". Your staff could organize a network and use us to help you solve many of
Mildred L Wade
the urban ills.
Lemington Home For The Aged
Lorene D. Vinski
The Camegie
Aaron A. Walton
Although, I am only one small voice in the scheme of things, I want to be a part
Pen-Wel, Inc.
Kathleen White
of the healing process. This must be our finest hour. I look forward to working
Community Representative
Joseph K. Williams, III, Esq.
with you in this crucial area.
Attorney At Law
FOUNDERS
Sincerely,
Mrs. James A. Jordon
"Mrs. Louis J. Reizenstein
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Executive Director
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Dear Dr. Reid:
The President shared your letter with me and asked I respond to
your suggestions on ways to address the social unrest in the
Nation.
In regard to your first suggestion for adequate employment
opportunities in communities through the creation of businesses,
you noted that tax relief can be the incentive used to accomplish
this goal. As you may know, the Administration has strongly
promoted the establishment of enterprise zones for the purposes
of promoting investment in economically distressed neighborhoods,
attracting businesses and returning employment opportunities to
the residents of those areas. Enterprise zones will attract new
seed money for small business start-ups, and create new
incentives for entrepreneurial risk-taking. Enactment of
enterprise zone legislation will target tax incentives and
regulatory relief to some of our Nation's most economically
depressed areas.
You also mentioned the need for education and job training
programs in these communities. In the budget submitted to
Congress for the next fiscal year, the President has given the
Department of Education $6.8 billion in funding for compensatory
education for the disadvantaged, serving over 5 million children
in a variety of programs. This is the largest discretionary
program increase for any department in the Federal Government.
The programs benefiting from this increase include Head Start,
mathematics and science education and programs promoting drug-
free schools.
As for job training, President Bush believes that America needs a
dynamic, flexible, and well-trained workforce. While he believes
the primary responsibility for job training must remain in the
private sector, Federal, State and local governments can play an
important supporting role. The Administration intends to build a
comprehensive and coordinated job training system by streamlining
Federal programs currently dispersed across numerous agencies.
This will allow for "one stop shopping centers" designed to serve
individuals and employers more effectively. Using 600 business-
led Private Industry Councils, local businesses will be able to
provide greater input to job training and education programs in
communities. These councils will manage Skills Center, the
primary point of entry into Federally-funded job training and
occupational education programs.
Your third point about creating a network of Daily Points of
Light in order to address urban problems is very revellent right
now. In September of 1991, the first 575 Daily Points of Light
met at Disney World in Orlando, Florida to meet with the
President and do precisely the type of networking you suggest.
As a result of the positive feedback received from the
participants of that effort, a more organized process is being
contemplated. Your offer to help in your letter to the President
is greatly appreciated. I have passed your letter onto Miah
Holmstad and Perry Lucas of my staff so that they may follow-up
with you on this matter.
The President greatly appreciates your taking the time to
communicate your thoughts and your willingness to serve. You
have his best wishes.
Sincerely,
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Assistant to the President
and Director, Office of National Service
(The White House Points of Light Office)
Herman L. Reid, Jr., Ed.D.
Executive Director
Negro Educational Emergency Drive
643 Liberty Avenue, 17th Floor
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
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Mr. Robert W. Blake
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May 18, 1992
Dear Bob,
These are not easy times as your card of May
9th pointed out, but I am feeling good about
the fall. The economy is recovering.
Interestingly the American people do not
think that is true. When they see it and feel
it that will help us.
Secondly Perot will not wear well. Believe
me, the press will be all over him and he
does not take criticism well. I have seen a
couple of TV appearances that really are
scary. I think the American people will see
that, too.
Anyway, don't worry about this friend of
yours. Out of this ugly period will come the
sunlight. I feel strong and confident and the
bastards won't get me down.
What would we do without friends, though.
Thanks,
W
FROM THE PRESIDENT
JAN'S
THE PRESIDENT
Mas 18, '9z
thanks
Dear Bob,
efforts
This note is long ourdue.
I simply want to thank on
you and congratulate you
a superb negotiating job-
when you were thrust
into the battle m N.Y. may
filt you'd been given
Mission Impossible; but, with
colors Hying. you came though.
Well Done, and, again
my +hanks.
CyBal
The Honorable Robert A. Reinstein
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
for Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Department of State
2201 "C" Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20520
over
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
Monday, May 18, 1992
8:00 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
8:30 am
Intelligence Briefing
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Scowcroft)
8:45 am
National Security Briefing
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Scowcroft)
9:15 am
Administrative Time
Oval Office
(45 min)
10:00 am
Video Taping Session
459 OEOB
(45 min)
(Smith)
(TAB A)
10:30 Judy
10:55 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(5 min)
(Rollins)
(TAB B)
11:00 am
Address National Association of
South Lawn
(30 min)
Homebuilders marking its 50th
Anniversary
(Rollins)
(TAB C)
11:35 am
Photo for Older Americans
Oval Office
(5 min)
Month Proclamation Signing
(Rollins)
Stills
(TAB D)
11:40 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(20 min)
(Zamaria)
12:00 pm
Lunch
Oval Office
(75 min)
1:15 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(45 min)
2:00 pm
Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room
(60 min)
(Holiday)
(TAB E)
open
3:00 pm
Meeting with Secretary Brady
Oval Office
(30 min)
10:44
3:55 Calio It Petus out b out
UNP 05/15/92
6:00 pm
4:00 Calio Roasevelt
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
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(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
his advisors, or between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRAJ
concerning wells
3:30 pm
Photo with departing USSS Agents
Oval Office
(15 min)
(McBride)
(TAB F)
3:45 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
4:00 pm
Meeting with House Republicans
Cabinet Room
(30 min)
on NIH Reauthorization
(Calio)
Roos. RM.
(TAB G)
4:30 pm
Meeting with Chief of Staff
Oval Office
(30 min)
7:11
POTUS In
8:31
Scowcroft (b)(3) Howe In
3:12 scowcroft, Baker, Cheney out
3:13 Yuelter In
8:51
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8:55
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3:45 Yuetter, Sec. Brader Out
3:45
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9:07
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3:46
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9:25
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3:47
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10:03
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3:48
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10:05
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3:49
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10:10
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3:50
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10:14
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3:51
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3:52
10:15
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3:56
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10:44
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3:56 Nick Calia In
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10:48
POTUS In
11:00
Rollins In
4:00 4:42 POTUS, Calio Out to Roosevelt Room
POTUS, Calio In
11:03
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4:51 Calio Out
11:07
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4.52
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5:03
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11:09
5:58
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6:10
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11:35
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6:29
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11:37
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11:40
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12:07
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1:28
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1:32
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1:35
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1:37
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1:56
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2:02
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3:05
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