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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: 2003-0257-F 2003-0257-F FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Public Liaison, White House Office of Series: Schaefer, James, Files Subseries: OA/ID Number: 07551 Folder ID Number: 07551-006 Folder Title: Chron File, 1992 [3] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 19 4 7 3 Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet (George Bush Library) Document No. Subject/Title of Document Date Restriction Class. and Type 01. Memo From Jim Schaefer to Drucie Scaling. Re: Christmas Party 12/10/1991 (b)(6) Guest. [Redaction of birthdate and social security number.] (1 pp.) Collection: Record Group: Bush Presidential Records Office: Public Liaison, Office of Series: Schaefer, Charles James Subseries: WHORM Cat.: File Location: Chron File, 1992 [3] Date Closed: 9/7/2006 OA/ID Number: 07551-006 FOIA/SYS Case #: 2003-0257-F Re-review Case #: P-2/P-5 Review Case #: MR Case #: Appeal Case #: MR Disposition: Appeal Disposition: Disposition Date: Disposition Date: RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA] (b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA] (b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or (b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA] (b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial P-5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA] (b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA] (b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of (b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] (b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 10, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR DRUCIE SCALING FROM: JIM SCHAEFER SUBJECT: CHRISTMAS PARTY GUEST My guest at this year's Christmas party will be Mrs. Eleanor M. Schaefer. Her date of birth is and her Social Security Number is If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at x7120. Thanks! (b)(6) THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 6, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR MARYANN STEVENS FROM: JIM SCHAEFER SUBJECT: SCHEDULING OF A WHITE HOUSE TOUR I would like to request a White House tour for a group of russian athletes and their American hosts. They would like to schedule the tour for the morning of Friday, December 20. There will be a total of approximately 75 people. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 456-7120. Thanks for your help. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 3, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR LINDA DEHART FROM: JIM SCHAEFER SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR THE AMERICAN CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY Attached is a request for a Presidential message for the American Czechoslovak Society's Annual Holiday Gala. Recently, members of this group have been very helpful in planning of some White House events. Additionally, they are one of the ethnic groups on which we would like to focus. I understand that their event is only two weeks away but felt it worthy of a request. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 456-7120. Thank you for your help. SENT BY:W, T, K+H 111-27-91 ; 5:25PM W, 1, NTA7 1202400 6 AMERICAN AMERICAN CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY, INC. CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY November 27, 1991 NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD HON. TOM LANTOS U.S. Congressmon, VIA TELECOPIER (202) 456-1647 Colifornia HON. ROBERT J. MRAZEK U.S. Congressmon, Mr. C. James Shaeffer IV New York Assistant Director HON JULIAN M. NIEMCZYK Office of Public Liaison Former U.S. Ambassador to Czechosiovakia The White House HON. PAUL SIMON U.S. Senator, Hilnois Dear Jim: HON. CHARLES A. VANIK Former U.S. Congressmon Ohio Pursuant to our telephone conversation yesterday, this letter is intended as OFFICERS/DIRECTORE a formal request by the American Czechoslovak Society ("ACS") for a letter ROBERT J. MILLER, MSCE from President Bush. The letter would be read aloud at the ACS Annual President Holiday Gala scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 1991 (not four weeks from JAN MYSLIVEC. M&CE . President yesterday as I had originally thought). The Gala will be held at the ACS' new ERT W. DOUBEK headquarters located at 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. CSFR Ambassador vice President Rita Klimova will be among those in attendance. CARI L VOTAVA ESQ. Secretary Editor. AC$ News During our conversation, you asked for some general background RICHARD ZEMAN information on ACS (including the date it was formed, what it does, and whether Treasurer it has received a previous presidential letter). To date, ACS has neither GEORGE P. LEVENDIS, ESQ. requested nor received a letter of any nature from the President. As to the Legal Counsel background of ACS, I am sending you along with this letter various materials MICHAL HARTHILL Academic Affairs which discuss these matters. If you feel that you need other information, please ANN ELIZABETH ROBINSON, Ph.D. do not hesitate to ask. Business & Trade CHARLES P. WARR Finally, you asked for me to provide you with "talking points" for the letter. Health & Environment The talking points which I would like to see addressed in President Bush's letter LARRY HART Public Relations are as follows: LUCIA MARUSKA LEVENDIS Cultural Affairs The importance of the events that have occurred in Eastern and OLIVER GUNOYSKY Central Europe over the last 2 years and, in particular, the "velvet Sports & Recreation revolution" in Czechoslovakia. The difficulties that the Czech and Slovak people now face and their need for assistance. SENT. BY:W, T, K+H ;11-27-91 ; 5:25PM i W, 11 KTH 12024501047 0 Mr. C. James Shaeffer IV November 27, 1991 Page 2 The nature and importance of the steps that the Bush Administration or the U.S. Government generally have taken to assist Czechoslovakia in its transformation. The fact that our governmental efforts toward Czechoslovakia yield benefits for both the Czechoslovakia and the American people. The need for non-governmental assistance. The importance of the work of organizations such as ACS in promoting business, cultural exchanges, as well as health, environment and academic matters and the like. Encouragement to ACS to continue its efforts. As mentioned, I am drafting a letter which encompasses the above talking points. I expect to be in a position to send the draft to you by Friday morning at the latest. Although I originally had intended to include the draft along with this letter, the draft is taking more time than I had expected and I did not want to hold the entire process while the draft is being finished. I apologize for requesting this letter one week short of the four week period you had requested. However, the final details of the Gala were only recently set. Needless to say, ACS would be very grateful for a letter from the President. Very truly yours, AMERICAN CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY David C. Haas, Director of Hass Government Relations DavidC. Committee DCH/lt.boo Encls. SENT BY:W, T, K+H 111-27-91 ; 5:20PM , W, 1, NTN7 1202400 10471# 4 AMERICAN AMERICAN CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY, INC. K CHOSLOVAK OCIETY ACS Committees include : a) Business and Trade Committee Dr. Elizabeth Robinson b) Embassy Liaison Oliver Gunovsky c) International Relations Jan Myslivec d) Legal Programs Irena Ballaty e) Government Relations David C. Haas f) Health and Environment Charles P. Warr g) Academic Affairs Michal Harthill n) English Instructor Volunteers Michal Harthill 1) Public Relations Robert Machalek 1) Human Rights open k) Cultural Programs Alice Tarnowski 2020 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W. 0 SUITE 408 0 WASHINGTON. D.C. 20006 . U.S.A SENT BY:W, " K+H 111-27-91 5.20PM , W, I NTN7 1202400 J AMERICAN AMERICAN CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY, INC. Statement of Mission CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY A nonprofit, nonpolitical, nongovernment membership organization to: 1. Promote friendship between the people of the United States of America and the people of Czechoslovakia. 2. Celebrate the history and culture of Czechoslovakia and promote in the people of the United States appreciation for the contributions of the people of Czechoslovakia in philosophy, religion, education, arts, sciences, industry, diplomacy, sports and other fields of human endeavor. 3. Promote social, cultural, educational, professional and commercial relations between the people of the United States of America and the people of Czechoslovakia. 4. Promote and assist in the development of pluralistic democracy and a free market economic system in Czechoslovakia. 5. Support the Embassy of Czechoslovakia in the United States and serve as a resource and point of contact for Czechoslovak delegations to the United States. 6. Facilitate and encourage cooperative ventures among United States and Czechoslovak commercial and professional interests. 7. Facilitate and encourage cooperative ventures among United States and Czechoslovak religious, cultural, educational, civic and social organizations and their members. 8. Organize, sponsor and conduct, either alone or in conjunction with other organizations, conferences, seminars, social meetings and other events, both in the United States and in Czechoslovakia. 9. Facilitate exchange programs among families, individuals and institutions in the United States and in Czechoslovakia, and to provide hospitality, accommodations, information and other resources for persons from Czechoslovakia visiting the United States, and to create reciprocal programs for persons from the United States visiting Czechoslovakia. 10. Sponsor instruction in the languages and customs of Czechoslovakia. 11. Support and participate in the social, cultural and educational activities of Czechoslovak American organizations and other organizations fostering appreciation of Czechoslovakia and its people in the United States. 12. Support and cooperate with the Society of Friends of the United States and similar organizations in Czechoslovakia, and with Czechoslovak organizations in the United States. 13. Produce and publish a newsletter and other print, audio, graphic and video materials. 14. Conduct fund-raising necessary to this Mission. 15. Perform any and all other nonprofit, nonpolitical activities as shall be consistent with, and appropriate to, this Mission. SENT BY:W, T, K+H 11-27-91 ; 5:27PM i W, 1, KTH-> 1202450 10471# o AMERICAN AMERICAN CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY, INC. CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY Honorary Patron :- : - Her Excellency Rita Klimová (By ACS Bylaws) Ambassador of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic to the United States of America Honorary Members : - Václav Havel President of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic - Olga Havlova First Lady - Marian. Calfa Prime Minister of the CSFR - Jiri Dienstbier Deputy Prime Minister of the CSFR Federal Minister of the Foreign Affairs - Vaclav Klaus Deputy Prime Minister of the CSFR Federal Minister of Finance - Vladimir Dlouhy Federal Minister of Economy - Lubos Dobrovsky Federal Minister of Defense - Ján Carnogursky Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic - Karel Schwarzenberg Chancellor of the President - Alexander Vondra Presidential Foreign Policy Advisor - Karel Dyba Minister of Economy of the Czech Republic - Josef Tosovsky Chairman/ Governor of the State Bank - Radim Palous President, Charles University, Prague - Norbert Fristatsky President, Komenského University, Bratislava - Miroslav Kusy President, Slovak Institute of Technology - Josef Jaráb President, Palackeho University, Olomouc - and others 2020 DENNSVLVANIA AVENUE NW . SUITE 408 WASHINGTON DC 20006 . U.S.A. SENJ BY:W, T, K+H 111-27-91 5.27PM W, 11 ATR7 AMERICAN AMERICAN CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY, INC. CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ACTIVITIES Through Its Health and Environment Committee, the American Czechoslovak Society ("ACS") has been involved extensively in matters respecting the improvement of health services and environmental impact in the new Czech and Slovak Federal Republic ("CSFR"). Set forth below is a summary of some of the activities of ACS in this area conducted over the last year or so. Shipment of 36 kidney dialysis machines to the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic and a further 30 machines to Poland in cooperation with the Polish American Congress. All funds were raised privately. ACS is pursuing the possibility of arranging for shipment of an additional ten to twelve machines. It is expected that each machine will prevent several deaths per year, given the general shortage of such machines in the CSFR and Poland. Gift of a core library of scientific and medical reference texts to the Czechoslovak Union of Vegetarians to improve the factual content of their monthly publication and to assist the Union's public education programs on diet and health. Grant for telecommunications and publications expenses to the Green Telephone student group at Charles University. This group provides an environmental information service for companies and private organizations, and has published a directory of CSFR enterprises able to perform environ- mental remediation work. A total of six weeks of in-country coordination and consulting advice to the following ministries: Federal Committee for the Environment; Environment Ministry of the Czech Republic; Commission for the Environment of the Slovak Republic; Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic; Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic; Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic. Provided professional hospital administrator for one year to the Masaryk Hospital in Usti nad Labem to reorganize this 1400 bed hospital along contemporary business and management lines, and to curb a history of unneeded expansion of its physical plant. The Ministry of Health has focused attention on this effort as a management experiment, with plans to export successful approaches to other hospitals in the Czeeh Republic. Provided attorney with experience in US environmental law to the Federal Committee for the Environment for one year, to assist with "green town" demonstration projects, environmental legislation, trans-border mediation, and other projects. Provided transportation expert for one year to assist the Transportation Research Institute on airport planning and utilization projects with commercial potential, and to assist the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Assisted the Slovak National Cancer Institute to gain access to western medical data bases, and assisted in negotiating a cooperative agreement on this subject between the Institute and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. SENT BY:W, T, K+H 11-27-91 ; 5:28PM ; W, 1, KTH- Provided advice on the commercial potential of various technologies developed by the Institute of Physiology, CSFR Academy of Sciences. Provided advice on medical visualization and training software to a CSFR computer enterprise in order to enhance its marketing prospects and to make this type of software available for the first time in the CSFR. ACS provides a forum in Washington for businesses, consultants, scientists and medical experts interested in health or environmental issues in the CSFR to meet and exchange information. Arranged for a four-person medical team to visit the CSFR to demonstrate vascular surgery using US ultrasound visualization equipment. The equipment is being left in the CSFR, and sufficient training is being provided to enable use of the technique by CSFR surgeons after completion of the demonstration. Assisted the USAID in delivery to government officials and medical care professionals throughout the CSFR a seminar series on medical insurance system alternatives. SENJ BY:W, 1, K+H 111-27-91 , 0.20PM , WI HATAZ V AMERICAN AMERICAN CZECHOSLOVAK SOCIETY, INC. CZECHO5LOVAK SOCIETY ORGANIZATION, MISSION AND PROGRAMS The American Czechoslovak Society ("ACS"), a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization, was formed in Washington, D.C., in February 1990. Its primary missions are (1) to foster the reestablishment of the historic ties of friendship between the peoples of the United States and of the new Czech and Slovak Federal Republic ("CSFR"), and (2) to assist the Czechs and Slovaks in developing pluralistic democracy and a free market system. Membership in ACS is open to anyone with an interest in Czechoslovakia, and ACS currently has members throughout the United States. ACS accomplishes its missions through projects, programs and activities in both the U.S. and the CSFR. Current programs are in the areas of business and trade, health and environment, education and academics, social and cultural affairs, and sports and recreation. Through its regularly published newsletter, the ACS NEWS. ACS provides current information on its activities and on developments affecting relations between the United States and Czechoslovakia. ACS has entered into agreements of mutual cooperation with the Society of Friends of the U.S.A. ("SPUSA") and the Association of Friendship with the People of the U.S.A. ("FUSA"), organizations which promote interest in the U.S., having combined totals of over 30,000 members and 260 chapters in Czechoslovakia. Specific ACS programs include developing a comprehensive business database -- ACSTRADE- to provide information on Czech and Slovak enterprises and products for use by U.S. investors. In the areas of health and environment, ACS is advising and assisting hospitals and newly formed environmental organizations in Czechoslovakia. In academic affairs, ACS has arranged for American to teach English and other subjects in Czechoslovak high schools, universities and businesses, and has cosponsored Czechs and Slovaks to study in the U.S. ACS works closely with the Embassy of the CSFR in the USA and acts as a resource for governmental delegations, business representatives, and private visitors to the U.S. The American Czechoslovak Society, Inc., is a tax exempt organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 3, 1991 Dear Bob: I was delighted to see the announcement of your nomination to the office of Deputy Director of OMB. This is indeed an honor and a well deserved one. Since our days with Governor Kean, I've expected nothing but the best. Congratulations and best wishes. Sincerely, Jim Schaefer THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 2, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR DAN KALINGER THROUGH: SICHAN siv FROM: JIM SCHAEFER SUBJECT: WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE EVENT IDEA As we discussed two weeks ago, having an "all inclusive" World War II commemorative event has merit. The event would include various organizations which have not traditionally, fully recognized nor have been represented in commemorative activities. If agreement is reached in favor of having an "all inclusive" event, possible scenarios would include: 1. A mini parade down Constitution Avenue 2. A picnic on the South Lawn or the Ellipse behind the White House 3. A memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery Timing for this event would be Memorial Day Weekend 1992. Having this event solves the long term problem of having certain groups not recognized in commemorative activities. Additionally, the timing for the event gives The President a good political platform to reach veterans and their families in '92. Please let me know how you wish to proceed. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 5/26 gim- Thank you finding His 1 no action will be take Susan lye Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet (George Bush Library) Document No. Subject/Title of Document Date Restriction Class. and Type 02. Letter From C. James Schaefer to Craig Hodges. Re: Thank you for 10/29/1991 (b)(6) your letter concerning the poor, homeless, and problems facing Native and Black Americans. [Redaction of personal address.] (1 pp.) Collection: Record Group: Bush Presidential Records Office: Public Liaison, Office of Series: Schaefer, Charles James Subseries: WHORM Cat.: File Location: Chron File, 1992 [3] Date Closed: 9/7/2006 OA/ID Number: 07551-006 FOIA/SYS Case #: 2003-0257-F Re-review Case #: P-2/P-5 Review Case #: MR Case #: Appeal Case #: MR Disposition: Appeal Disposition: Disposition Date: Disposition Date: RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA] (b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA] (b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or (b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA] (b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial P-5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA] (b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA] (b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of (b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] (b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 29, 1991 Craig Hodges Chicago Bulls (b)(6) Dear Mr. Hodges: On behalf of President Bush, I would like to thank you for your letter concerning the plight of this country's poor and homeless and the problems facing Native and Black Americans. Please rest assured that your comments have been shared with the appropriate individuals and will be given sincere review and consideration. Again, let me thank you on behalf of The President for sharing your thoughts with us on this matter. C. C. James Sincerely, Schaefer Assistant Director Office of Public Liaison IN the MOST HOLY NAME OF ALLAH. PRESIDENT BUSH, THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTE is TO SPEAK ON BEHALF OF Those POOR PEOPLE, NATIVE AMERICANS, HOMELESS, AND MOST SPECIFICALLY THE AFRICAN -AMERICANS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO COME TO THIS GREAT EDIFICE AND MEET The LeaDER OF The NATION IN WAICH TAEY LIVE. I have taken on the RESPONS IBICITY To EAK ON BEHALF OF Those WHO ARENOT ABLE To BE HEARD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. THIS The BEING FALL OF 1991, This country is BEING JUDGED BY ALMIGHTY GOD HIMSELF. IT is very IMPORTANT That it is UNDERSTADD FOR The citizens of this GREAT NATION To MAKE A DetermiNATION OF what SIDE of History we WILL BE ON IN This CRITICAL HOUR. 2 BEING A DESCENDANT OF AFRICAN SLAVES IT IS very important that OUR PLIGHT BE PUT ON THE LIST OF PRIORITIES. IT Must be chear to the citizenry of our Nation that the AfTICAN - AMERICAN COMMUNITY is unlike any other community. WE, HAVE A sector of our POLATION that is being described AS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES IE. The Young BLACK MAN. Furthermore, the INNER cities are in state of emergency because the WANTON VIOLENCE that we inflict upon one another. When studying this CONDITION we must look at root causes. Low self esteem which is often due to lack of Jobs AND NO understanding of who we are. 3 To understand the total picture we must go back hundreds of years to ENSLAVEMENT of African Slaves AND Move forward slowly and study the Development of the Now African American. Those laws that were framed in the original Constitution considered the African slaves and their escen donts 3/5ths of human beings. Thus, the SPIRIT of the CONSTITUTION DID Not include us. When I hear CLARENCE Thomas Speak on SAD NATURAL LAW, H IS very to me because the VIOLATION of OUR HUMAN RIGHTS HAVE Never BEEN DISCUSSED AT The United NATIONS ON A COMPREHENSIVE LEVEL REPARATIONS AND RESTITUTIONS for the 4 Descendants of African SLAVES is scotted dt. However, the JAPANESE AMERICANS have gotten REPARATIONS. We, BOMB GRENADA, INVADE IT, AND The REBUILD The SAME AIRSTRIP That WAS the REASON for the INVASION. The QUESTION is WHEN WILL The African American iT The Chance to AIR OUR GREIVANCES before the United Nations. We have MORE black men in PRISON then in South Africa. IT Must be clearly Understand that there WILL Never be anymore Peace on the PLANET FEARTH until we have OUR Chance to 1 REBUILD our community. I WANT to stop here and make it clear 5 that this letter IS Not begging the govt. for anything. However, if we are going to Measure A peoples worthines for help or AID shouldn't African. Americans be at the top of the list when we speak of African American we speak of the ry backbone and foundation of America. 300 yrs of free labor has left the African- American Community destroyed. with No knowledge of history, no jobs and PORR No organization we find a people that truly DIE for our lack of knowledge. IT is time for COMPREHENSIVE PLANS that WILL FLFFECT Change in the WAY the African Aay, 6 is viewed 100 this country. We are here at the White House which is the seat of Power for the Western World. We, the Chicago Baus have been crowned World Champs however Question the must be asked why is the CONDITION IN the Chicago Housing Projects aND other projects Accound to bread the VIOLENCE when the people in these PROJects Don't import weapons ok Deugs? IN Chicago ALONE Over 600 murders this year alone. - IN closing : WOULD Just SAY that the CONDITION of the African Amercan in America is 7 he reasor the Nation is being tried and judged at this critical hour. Study our weather, study our economic CONDITION AS A NATION, study the total picture and you to will find Many drea SIGNS epancies that Point to the last days. The war in the 1LF that was Declared on DR. KINGS BIRTHDAY IS AN Awesome SIGN. MR. PRESIDENT The ATHLETES from the CHICAGO BULLS NUMBER R. 10 of WHICH ARE Descedants of African SLAVES. The POSSIBILITY of meeting the president 15 one that most African Americans WON'T guet that chance. 8 That IS the reason for this letter and hopefully it will become A boost IN the unification of the Misson inner city youth. IT is of utmost importance that ISSUES CONCERNING the African-American community be bought ar the forefront of the DOMESTIC AGRNDA. Thanks for your time. Gruy Houg PEACE Exild Chicago Tribune Politics of division: 5-11-92 A bitter harvest Riots revive debate over racism By James Yuenger Second in a series on race relations When the Chicago Bulls went to the in the United States. White House seven months ago to be congratulated by President Bush for winning the NBA championship, Bulls "The Constitution is supposed to guard Craig Hodges carried a prophetic look at us all as being equal, Hodges two-page letter for the president. says. "All men are created equal, right? "The inner cities are in a state of But Negroes were considered three- emergency," Hodges wrote. "It is time fifths of human beings. They were for a comprehensive plan for change taken off the roll of humanity." [and for] these issues [to] be brought The riots in Los Angeles have revived to the forefront of the domestic agen- the political debate over racism in da." America and how the political system He tried to hand his message to should respond to pleas such as Hod- Bush, but the president refused to take ges'. It. Instead the letter was given to a Some argue white indifference to the White House aide, and the president plight of blacks has been growing for never responded. years and has created an American The symbolism of the incident was ghetto that resembles a combat zone more important than the substance. instead of a neighborhood. Few people are able to hand anything "In politics for the last 25 years, si- to the president, who routinely is sur- lence or distortion has shaped the issue rounded by Secret Service agents. But of race and urban America," declares to Hodges the unanswered letter repre- Sen. Bill Bradley. sented the lack of response from a po- Bradley, 48, was first clued into the litical system dominated by whites. See Race, P8. 12 chicago Tribune tack the problem. Eventually the lack of dialogue transmuted into 5-11-92 the politics of fear. That is the common denomina- 3083 tor, the only element that every- one of any color who questions what is happening to American race relations seems to agree on: There is fear. As a black Republican, Milton Bins unhappily remembers how ef- fectively an independent commit- tee supporting the 1988 Bush campaign spotlighted Willie Hor- "What most politicians want to ton, the black murderer who raped avoid is the need to confront the a white woman while on a prison reality that causes the fear," he furlough during the administration said. of Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, Bush's Democratic rival. "They don't want to put them- selves at risk by speaking candidly "The Willie Horton commercial about violence to both blacks and was unforgivable," says Bins, a for- whites and saying the same things mer Chicago educator. "But so are to both groups Violence only the code words the middle class,' hardens their indifference-not as they are being used now by the only to the perpetrator, but to all Clinton campaign." African-Americans." What Bins hears in the code is a And Hodges of the Chicago reference to the concerns and in- Bulls, who has set up an organiza- terests of mainstream white voters. tion to help young blacks train for Too often. he says, politicians and find jobs, is not confident seem ready to play on the power- about the prospects for true racial ful issue of racial division: "We harmony without major sacrifices have racial pandering and race- and concessions by the nation's baiting going on within both par- leaders. ties." "Reparations is the only way, And in the aftermath of the but I don't think the U.S. would spasm of violence in Los Angeles. ever give black people repara- Bins finds little reassurance that tions, says Hodges. adding a deli- the nation's politicians are able to cately calibrated note of long- get beyond racial politics and par- range optimism. tisan fingerpointing to try to ad- dress the sources of anger and de- "There's no question we're in spair. turmoil now, but that means something great is happening," he Lipinski, the Illinois congress- says. "I just hope I'm among the man. blames the press for failing remnants remaining to see this to address the racial divide. new system." "The news media, the electronic Next: Black athletes speak out. and the print news media, have been very, very timid about ap- proaching it. "It's only since the L.A. riot that there has been any real discus- sion-and it still has been a little bit-about the real fears that the people have." Bradley blames fellow poli- ticians. 3 12 Section 1 Chicago Tribune, Monday May 11 1992 pect government to be able to lift strenuously had supported for a Race them into a better way of life, seat on the Supreme Court, Dan- and that just doesn't work out. forth has little good to say about "The federal government, with his own party's recent record on Continued from page I the laws that [it] passed, has en- the issue of civil rights. problems of black Americans by abled certain segments of the black "I think the problem of black his black teammates during the population 10 receive an educa- America deserves special attention decade he played forward for the tion. obtain good employment and and that it has not received special New York Knicks before entering move up the economic and social attention. In fact it has been politics. ladder. viewed as sort of a political ral- On March 26. five weeks before "But in most cases, the federal lying cry to say 'no special atten- the Los Angeles noting broke out. government can't do it. In- tion,' and 1 disagree with that. I the New Jersey Democrat spelled dividuals have to do it them- think it clearly calls out for special out a warning on race to both po- selves." attention." litical parties. "Republicans have played the There are thoughtful and coura- Everyone has responsibilities in race card in a divisive way to get geous political figures in both par- addressing the issue, Danforth ties who have strong feelings about said. For whites, "there is an obli- votes-remember Willie Horton- racism in America. gation. I think much of the answer and Democrats have suffocated or a good part of the answer discussion of self-destructive be- Republican Sen. John Danforth hinges on job opportunities for havior among the minority popu- of Missouri, an ordained Episco- blacks, and that we as a country lation in a cloak of silence and de- pal minister, believes that race "is should be thinking about what it nial. the No. I social problem in Amer- would take to increase job oppor- "The result is that another gen- ica" and requires "a truly all-out tunities." eration has been lost. We cannot approach." For blacks, the responsibility is afford to wait longer. It is time for Yet when politicians like Dan- to rebuild the family. "The break- candor, time for truth, time for forth try to do something about down of the black family, the ab- action.' the problem, they often become sence of the father, the teenage Often the politicians who do snarled in petty politics engen- pregnancies, the lack of control speak out on race frame the de- dered by their colleagues' indiffer- over kids, the lack of family influ- bate in terms designed to appeal ence. ence-not universally, of course. more to their constituencies than Last year, after the White House but in many cases-is obviously to a sense of racial equality. rejected every effort Danforth part of the problem." "I think the black community made to find compromise The political dialogue is split as has 10, to a great degree, look in- !anguage for a civil rights bill, he- deeply today as it was nearly a ward and try to resolve many of had these words for some in his quarter-century ago. these problems themselves," says party: Then, the National Advisory Rep William Lipinski, an Illinois "There are Republicans who be- Commission on Civil Disorders, Democrat long known as a cham- lieve that the quota issue, the race headed by former Illinois Gov. pion of white ethnic voters. He issue, is a good political issue Otto Kerner, concluded that the represents Chicago's Southwest A wedge issue, that's what they urban nots of 1967 had defined a Side and adjacent suburbs. call it. namely an issue that's United States moving toward "two No one is really at fault for to- capable of dividing the American societies, one black. one white, day's racial problems. he said in people, which, to me, is the worst separate and unequal" his Capitol Hill office, but "A is thing that can be done in politics." That conclusion triggered con- obviously a very severe problem." Sitting in his office last Wednes- flicting cries of agreement and dis- "Unfortunately there is a ten- day beneath a framed photograph belief. What it didn't trigger was a dency on the part of many to ex- of Clarence Thomas, whom he unified political view of how to at- THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 24, 1992 Dear Mr. Fox, On behalf of the President, thank you for your recent letter regarding the situation in Bosnia-Hercegovina. Please be rest assured your concerns will be shared with the appropriate individuals. Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns on this important issue. Sincerely, Associate Director, I Jim Schaefer Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 25, 1992 Dear Ms. Lusher, On behalf of the President, I would like to thank you for your concerns regarding the tragic situation in Bosnia-Hercegovina. Please be rest assured that the concerns addressed in your letter will be shared with the appropriate individuals. Again, I would like to thank you for sharing your concerns with this important issue. Sincerely, Associate Director, X Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 25, 1992 Dear John Maurath, On behalf of the President, I would like to thank you for your letter regarding the tragic situation in Bosnia-Hercegovina. Please be rest assured that the concerns addressed by Archbishop Kuhario will be shared with the appropriate individuals. Again, I would like to thank you for sharing your concerns with us on this important issue. Sincerely, Jim Schaefer Associate Director, Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 25, 1992 Your Eminence, On behalf of the President, I would like to thank you for your concerns regarding the future elections in Lebanon. The President and the United States Government support a "free and fair" elections in Lebanon. Please be rest assured that the concerns addressed in your letter will be shared with the appropriate individuals. Again, I would like to thank you for sharing your concerns with us on this important issue. Sincerely, Associate Director, Xin Jim Schaefer Scharfer Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 17, 1992 Dear Elaine, It is a great pleasure to write this letter of support for Aino Lauri who is seeking a position with the Peace Corps in Estonia. She is a dedicated civic leader and businesswoman. Her commitment to America and her native Estonia as well as having outstanding professional qualifications make her an excellent choice to serve as a Peace Corps representative. Please give her your most serious consideration for a position in Estonia. Sincerely, X Jim Schaefer Scharfer Associate Director Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 17, 1992 Dear Dr. Cohen: Thank you for the document concerning Serbian issues. After reading the section on "Serbian Complicity in the Holocaust, " I found it necessary to relay this information to the appropriate individuals. What a fascinating document you have shared with me. It should prove useful for future use. Again, thank you for taking the time to send me your well-researched paper. Sincerely, X Jim Schaefer Schafer Associate Director Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 26, 1992 Dear Opinion Leader: For your review I am enclosing a recent statement by the President regarding the urgent need to deliver humanitarian aid to the citizens of Bosnia with the full cooperation of the governments of Bosnia and Croatia. The President has taken the initiative by successfully urging the United Nations to authorize "all means necessary" to see that humanitarian aid is delivered to these war torn republics. In addition, the President has made it clear that he will continue to insist on "unimpeaded and continuous access" for international inspectors and that the "brutality within the camps be exposed and terminated." I hope you will find the attached material of interest. If you have any questions regarding this material or would like additional information please contact me at (202) 456-7845. Sincerely, Jim Schaefer Schooler Associate Director, Office of Public Liaison Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet (George Bush Library) Document No. Subject/Title of Document Date Restriction Class. and Type 03. Form Request for Photo/Mailing from Jim Schaefer for Very 08/03/1992 (b)(6) Reverend Alexander Krenicki. [Redaction of personal address.] (1 pp.) Collection: Record Group: Bush Presidential Records Office: Public Liaison, Office of Series: Schaefer, Charles James Subseries: WHORM Cat.: File Location: Chron File, 1992 [3] Date Closed: 9/7/2006 OA/ID Number: 07551-006 FOIA/SYS Case #: 2003-0257-F Re-review Case #: P-2/P-5 Review Case #: MR Case #: Appeal Case #: MR Disposition: Appeal Disposition: Disposition Date: Disposition Date: RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA] (b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA] (b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or (b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA] (b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial P-5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA] (b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA] (b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of (b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] (b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information REQUEST FOR PHOTO/MAILING August 3, 1992 (PLEASE TYPE) (Date) TO: MARY INGALS CORRESPONDENCE OFFICE, Room 94, OEOB, Ext. 7610 FROM: Jim Schaefer Room 197 Ext. 7845 Description of photograph or photo number official photograph of the President ATTACH PHOTO IF OTHER THAN OFFICIAL PORTRAIT TO: CORRESPONDENCE REVIEW SECTION, Room 76, Ext. 2916 POTUS-AUTOPEN PHOTO TO BE SIGNED BY: X Return to originating office. Type name & address of recipient below Photograph is to be mailed. Attach mailing label, any correspondence and include typed address here: NAME: Very Reverend Alexander Krenicki ORGANIZATION: STREET: CITY/STATE: (b)(6) Very Reverend Alexander J. Krenicki INSCRIBE TO: MESSAGE SHOULD READ: X With best wishes Congratulations and best wishes DO NOT PACKAGE PHOTO. DO NOT SEND IT TO THE MAIL ROOM. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 27, 1992 Dear Dr. Lengyel, On behalf of President Bush, I would like to thank you for your recent letter regarding Hungarian-American issues. Please be rest assured that your comments have been shared with the appropriate individuals and will be given the greatest review and consideration. Again, let me thank you on behalf of the President for sharing your thoughts with us on this important issue. Sincerely, Jim Schaefer Associate Director Office of Public Liaison P.S. It was good seeing you recently; looking forward to staying in touch. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 27, 1992 Dear Mr. Sokolovich, Thank you for sending me a list of the concentration camps in Bosnia-Herzegovina Consequently, I will give copies of your list to the appropriate individuals. Your viewpoint will, by no means, go unnoticed. Again, thank you for bringing this record to my attention. Sincerely, Associate Director X Jim Schaefer School Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 27, 1992 Dear Mr. Edwards, On behalf of President Bush, I would like to thank you for your recent letter regarding the tragic situation in Bosnia- Herzegovina. Please be rest assured that your comments have been shared with the appropriate individuals and will be given the greatest review and consideration. Again, let me thank you on behalf of the President for sharing your thoughts with us on this important issue. Sincerely, Associate Director, Jim Jin Shart Schaefer School Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 27, 1992 Dear Mr. Djurdjevic, On behalf of President Bush, I would like to thank you for your recent letter regarding the tragic situation in Bosnia- Herzegovina. Please be rest assured that your comments have been shared with the appropriate individuals and will be given the greatest review and consideration. Again, let me thank you on behalf of the President for sharing your thoughts with us on this important issue. Sincerely, Associate ) set im in Schaefer Director, Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 25, 1992 Dear Ms. Darnell, I would like to thank you for sharing with me your personal experiences in the battlefields of Northern Bosnia. As you know, the President is greatly concerned about the conflict in the Balkans, especially regarding human rights violations in that region. Again, I would like to thank you for sharing your observations with us on this important issue. Sincerely, Associate Director X Jim Schaefer Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 27, 1992 Dear Ms. Denn, This letter is in response to your request for a job performance evaluation of Ms. Florence Tsai. Florence did an excellent job on all aspects of her assigned duties at the White House. She was hard working, dedicated, and handled the pressure of this office exceptionally well. Florence assisted in the preparation for constituent briefings, drafting of Presidential schedule proposals, and assisting on Presidential events. She was an outstanding White House intern. I enjoyed having the opportunity to work with her while she served in the Administration. Sincerely, Jim Schaefer Director, school Associate Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON SCHEDULE PROPOSAL August 28, 1992 TO: KATHY SUPER, DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING THROUGH: DAVID DEMAREST ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC LIAISON FROM: CECE KREMER DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC LIAISON CLAYTON FONG C70ng DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC LIAISON PROJECT OFFICER: JIM SCHAEFER ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PUBLIC LIAISON REQUEST: To have the President dedicate the German-American Phoenix Club and participate in an ethnic "nationality" heritage celebration. PURPOSE: To recognize and honor the rich ethnic "nationality" heritage of the people of Southern California and honor the newly freed captive nations of Central and Eastern Europe. BACKGROUND: This event promotes the principles of freedom and democracy throughout the world. It reminds Americans and foreigners alike that the United States played a pivotal role in the freeing of the former Captive Nations of Central and Eastern Europe. PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION: The President has participated in several ethnic "nationality" events including national freedom celebrations in Parma, Ohio, and Garfield, New Jersey. DATE AND TIME: Early October, mid afternoon. DURATION: 20 minutes LOCATION: The German-American Phoenix Club, Anaheim, California PARTICIPANTS: The President Secretary Derwinski Secretary Kemp Leadership of the Republican Heritage Groups Council 8,000 ethnic "nationality" Americans SEQUENCE OF EVENTS: -- The President arrives in German-American Phoenix Club. -- The President participates in ribbon cutting ceremony. -- The President gives brief remarks. -- The President presents one of his several pieces of the Berlin Wall to Phoenix Club officials. -- The President departs the German-American Phoenix Club. REMARKS: Remarks provided by speechwriters. MEDIA COVERAGE: Open Press THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 28, 1992 Dear Mr. Geycs, On behalf of President Bush, I would like to thank you for your recent letter regarding your concerns about Russia and the Baltic States. Please be rest assured that your comments have been shared with the appropriate individuals and will be given the greatest review and consideration. Again, let me thank you on behalf of the President for sharing your thoughts with us on this important issue. Sincerely, X Schaefer School Director Associate Office of Public Liaison THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON SCHEDULE PROPOSAL August 31, 1992 TO: KATHY SUPER, DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING THROUGH: DAVID DEMAREST, ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS FROM: CECE KREMER, DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PUBLIC LIAISON CLAYTON FONG, DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC LIAISON PROJECT OFFICER: JIM SCHAEFER, Jin ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PUBLIC LIAISON REQUEST: To participate in a Roosevelt Room meeting with senior leadership from the Croatian-American community. PURPOSE: To convey the President's concern and on-going U.S. involvement in the Balkan conflict. BACKGROUND: The Croatian-American community has expressed an interest in meeting with the President regarding the war in former Yugoslavia. Croatian-American leaders feel that the U.S. has not taken sufficient measures to resolve this conflict. The meeting will ease the growing concerns of the Croatian-American community and provide the President with the opportunity to convey his on-going concern about the human rights abuses in the region and outline what additional steps might be considered to help end the fighting in former Yugoslavia. PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION: None DATE AND TIME: The week of September 7th; late morning or early afternoon DURATION: 15 minutes LOCATION: The Roosevelt Room PARTICIPANTS: The President Secretary Baker Acting Secretary Eagleburger General Scowcroft Senior Leadership of the Croatian-American community SEQUENCE OF EVENTS: -- The President greets Croatian-American leaders. -- The President meets with Croatian-American leaders. -- Croatian-American leaders depart the Oval Office. REMARKS: Talking points prepared by the National Security Council and the Office of Public Liaison MEDIA COVERAGE: Closed Press