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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Norfolk, Virginia)
For Immediate Release
January 31, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO THE CREW OF THE USS AMERICA
AND NAVAL SHIPYARD WORKERS
Aboard USS America
Norfolk, Virginia
11:01 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. (Applause.) Thank you
very much. Thank you so much for that welcome. Thank you all.
Excuse the cough here. Admiral Dunlevy, thank you very much, sir,
for that welcome to America, and that -- thank all of you for that
response. Admiral Troste, and to our Secretary of the Navy, and all
involved in this wonderful day, I say thank you. I want to single
out to members of Congress who are here, many members of the Armed
Services Committee and others who have been strong backers, have a
strong military for this country, and I'm delighted to see them here.
I'm pleased to be on one of the greatest ships in the world, with a
crew that knows the meaning of the words, "my ship, my country," the
crew of the America.
You know, as an old carrier pilot, today is a very
special day for me -- the Admiral touching on that. I can't help
thinking of the carrier I once sailed on, the USS San Jacinto --
namesake of which is right next door here. Carriers weren't as big
in those days. Technology was very different. Narrow deck, slower
planes, strictly visual contact with the LSO, the landing signal
officer. No electronics, but some things stayed the same. And
Admiral Dunlevy touched on it, and I've, as Vice President, had a
chance to visit the fleet, and you can't help but sense that same
spirit of camaraderie, devotion to duty, patriotism, service to
country. We knew then, in those days, just as you know now, how much
we owed to the men and women in the bases, in the shipyards. And
from the day of Revolutionary-era sloops to the most modern
supercarriers, none have written a prouder chapter in the history of
the United States Navy than the Norfolk Naval Base. All over the
world, those who love the sea and the ships that sail on it know that
Norfolk, or Hampton Roads, if you will, stands for excellence. A
national treasure -- and let me just say to all assembled, we are
going to keep it that way. (Applause.)
My visit today is the final stop on what you might call
the an inaugural men and women trip. who For the past several days I've been visiting with
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and I will speak of those who dedicate a portion of their lives to
mercy for humanity.
And I'll speak about you, for in a way that every
American knows, and every man, woman and child in our land salutes,
you stand here today setting an example for our nation's standard of
service. And let me start right now by recognizing one of your own
-- your Sailor of the Year -- Aviation Ordinanceman 1st Class Joseph
Robinson. Joseph was awarded this honor for two reasons. First for
his contributions to the running of this ship. But Joseph has also
been recognized for his contributions to his community where he
helped establish a Neighborhood Watch -- called it a watch program
and devoted over 100 hours to its success.
Now, Joseph is right here, and if you'll come forward,
sir, I'd be proud to shake your hand and present you with a letter of
commendation. Congratulations. (Applause.)
(The letter is presented.) (Applause.)
What a wonderful example for us all. All of you keep the
peace on the frontiers of freedom around the world. And in every
corner of the globe, millions recognize you and the flag you carry is
their symbol of hope. And yes, wherever you go, you take America and
all it represents with you, and you do it with a pride and dedication
that few have ever matched.
I know some say that it's just a job. But when a sailor
must put to sea for six months or more at a time, and come home to
find that a child who could barely crawl, can walk and say a few
words, that's more than a job -- that is service and more
importantly, sacrifice.
When a soldier spends long hours on cold night's sentry
duty at the DMZ or at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, he's not just
filling a job but he's answering the call of service.
And the mechanic who inspects the plane's engine or
ship's power plant one last time and makes double and triple sure
that every screw, every hose, every weld is as it should be -- that
mechanic is dedicating himself or herself not simply to a job but to
a concept of service to country that is the highest in the world.
Around the world, others have seen and know what your
dedication to service means.
You remember, maybe, last year the Soviet Union's top
military man at the time, Marshal Akhromeyev, visited the United
States. He spent a day on a carrier not unlike yours, as it went
through exercises in these waters, and he visited installations
across our nation. And he saw much of the amazing weaponry and
machinery in our arsenal, and when he finally came to visit the White
House, he let it be known that he was impressed. And what most
impressed him was not our miraculous technology or incredible
firepower, but the enlisted men and women that he had met on these
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service and dedication and duty that this crew and this base has set.
I've been inside a submerged submarine while depth
charges were going off all around it. And I know what it's like to
hear the vessel strain and shake and pray to God that the people in
charge of buying and building cared as much about the vessel as you
do.
And I believe that the overwhelming majority of
procurement officers and defense contractors do care that much. And
I am determined to make sure that every single one of them does.
My message to them will be just this simple: Don't think
it's just anyone out there. Think it's your son or daughter --- and
remember that their lives depend on the things you make. And if
you're not ready to care that much and work that hard, you are not
ready to do business with the United States government. (Applause.)
Let me give you an example -- cost overruns. Overruns
didn't start yesterday. The first dry dock ever build for our Navy
is still operating, I am told, not far from here in this yard. And
it was finished more than a century and a half ago. And the actual
final cost was three times the original estimate.
But even if overruns are not new, they are still wrong --
and hurt the national security, particularly when budgets are tight.
We want tighter controls and higher standards in weapons procurement,
and we will get tighter controls and higher standards in weapons
procurement. You deserve the very best equipment and weapons. You
are getting them most of the time now, and we're determined that you
will get them all of the time.
And one other thing. I am determined to expand the
national consensus that is necessary for proper support for our
nation's defense. I'll do this because the first bulwark of our
national defense is our national will. And if our will is ruptured,
our ship of state cannot sail, or at least sail safely. I firmly
believe that the vital first step to broadening our national
consensus on defense is to wring the last drop of waste and
mismanagement out of the way we buy our weapons. And that's what we
intend to do.
It's what you might call my bond to you. When a family
sends a son or husband to sea or to boot camp or to flight school to
defend our nation, they are making a sacrifice --- and it is a great
and noble sacrifice. Think of all the good all those sacrifices
added up to -together and what they have meant around the world in
the last few years.
When the record of our time is finally written, I hope it
will be the story of the final triumph of peace and freedom
throughout the globe --- the story of the sunrise in the day of
mankind's age-old aspirations. And on that day, who were the heroes,
generations to come will ask? Who drove the chariots of fire across
the sky? Who brought the day to the earth? And the answer will be
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 30, 1989
NOTE TO:
DAVE DEMAREST
CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
KRISTIN TAYLOR
ket
SUBJ:
OUR ATTEMPTS TO BROADEN/EXPAND COVERAGE OF THE
UPCOMING NORFOLK EVENT
In an attempt to identify and reach out to a target audience
for Tuesday's event at Norfolk, the Office of Media Relations has
done the following:
-- Acted as a facilitator for Armed Forces TV, who will
probably pick up the signal from AP or NBC, and then broadcast to
their network. (This is more economical than an exclusive
satellite feed and will still reach our targetted audience of
Armed Forces personnel.) Armed Forces Radio will also pick this
up.
-- Identified a list of military publications and did a
call-out to key publications, informing them of the event,
offering the text of the address when it becomes available, and
putting them in contact with the Press Advance office in Norfolk.
Approximately 70% of the publications on the attached list
responded positively; many of them plan on attending, and
interest was high. If nothing else, photo coverage of this event
should be outstanding.
-- Contacted All Hands Navy magazine, "the magazine of the
U.S. Navy," and informed them of the event. (They plan on sending
a reporter and photographer to Norfolk. This magazine had
recently submitted an interview request in to the President, so
they were glad to receive the call.)
* Because this event is "open press" and a Press Charter will
be provided to Norfolk, we will also get the standard,
across-the-board coverage by all the major nets and newspapers.
MAILING
405
52 - Military (47)
LABELS
52A - MILITARY(47)
Related Market Classifications
5 - Aviation & Aerospace
FOR ALL
18 - Computers & Data Processing
25 - Electrical & Electronics
26 - Engineering (Civil) & Construction
27 - Export/Import & International Trade
MAGAZINES
41 - Industrial
52A - Military (publications: 47)
BY
52A-40 AIR FORCE TIMES, 6883 Commercial Dr., Springfield, VA
22159; Lee Ewing-Editor; Margaret Harwood-Mng. Ed.; David Ful-
gham-New Products, Technical; Weekly - Mon.; 97,000; Army Times
Publishing Company.
3
(703) 750-2000
CATEGORY
52A-60 AIRFORCE MAGAZINE, 424 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K2P
C
2C3 Canada; Doug Stuebing-Editor/Publisher; Quarterly - Jan/Apr/Jul/
Oct; 30,000; Air Force Productions, Ltd.
3,4,6,7,9,11
(613) 236-4673
52A-70 THE AIRLIFTER, 436 MAW/PA, Dover AFB, DE 19902-5154;
OR
R. Darrell Lewis-Editor; Weekly; 7,000; Dover Post Company.
3,4,5,6,7,10
(302) 678-6881
52A-80 AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE REVIEW, 25 S. Quaker Lane, #24,
Alexandria, VA 22314; Cyril Kammeier-Editor; Joseph Pratte-Mng.
SUB CATEGORY
Ed.: Quarterly; 50,000; Amphibious Warfare Publishng Corporation.
1,2,3,6,9,10
(703) 823-5208
52A-100 ARMED FORCES JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL, 2000 L St.
N.W., #520, Washington, DC 20036; Benjamin F. Schemmer-Editor;
X
Glenn W. Goodman-Technical; Monthly; 42,500; Army & Navy Journal,
CALL
Inc.
1,2,5,6,7,9,11,12
(202) 296-0450
52A-120 ARMY AVIATION, 49 Richmondville Avenue, Westport. CT
06880; William R. Harris-Editor; 10 Times/Year; 17,500; Army Aviation
Publications, Inc.
BACON'S
1,3,4,6,7,9,11
(203) 226-8184
52A-140 ARMY MAGAZINE. 2425 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201:
L. James Binder-Editor in Chief; Mary French-Mng. Ed.; Brenda
Sweezy-Features: Eric Ludvigsen-New Products: Patty Zukerowski-
TOLL FREE
Technical; Monthly - 20th; 169,000; AssociationOf The U.S. Army.
1,6,7,9,11
(703) 841-4300
52A-160 ARMY TIMES. 6883 Commercial Dr., Springfield. VA 22159:
Tom Donnelly-Editor: Paul Hines-Mng. Ed.; Weekly - Mon.; 133,608;
Times Journal Company.
800
7,9,11,13,14
(703) 750-2000
52A-180 CANADIAN DEFENCE QUARTERLY, 310 Dupont Street,
C
Toronto, ON M5R 1V9 Canada; John Marteinson-Editor; Quarterly;
9,800; Baxter Publishing.
1,5,6,7,9,11
(416) 968-7252
621
52A-220 DEFENSE & FOREIGN AFFAIRS, 110 N. Royal Street.
#307, Alexandria. VA 22314: Gregory R. Copley-Editor; Monthly - 1st
Prec.: 8,000: International Media Corp.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11
(703) 684-8455
0561
52A-260 DEFENSE & FOREIGN AFFAIRS WEEKLY, 110 N. Royal
Street., #307, Alexandria. VA 22314; Michael Collins Dunn-Editor,
Weekly; International Media Corp.
3,4,7
(703) 684-8455
IMMEDIATE
1. New Products
6. Articles. By-lined
11. Books
itos
Charges For Cuts
2. Trade Literature
7. Articles. Staff
12. Contracts
Uses Color Publicity Photos
3. General News
8. Financial
13. Films
Does Not Use Publicity Photos
4. Personnel
9. Letters
14. Entertainment
c Canadian Publication
DELIVERY
5. Events
10. Questions & Answers
Newsletter Format
R Regional Publication
* New Listing Since Previous Edition
407
52A - Military - continued
52A-580 MILITARY REVIEW, Funston Hall, Ft. Leavenworth, KS
X
66027; Phillip Childress-Editor; Chris LeBlanc-Mng. Ed.; Eric
Harach-Features; Monthly; 22,000; U.S. Army Command And General
Staff College.
1,2,6,9,11
(913) 684-5642
52A-600 MILITARY SPACE, 1401 Wilson Blvd., #900, Arlington, VA
22209; Richard Buenneke-Editor; Bi-Weekly; Pasha Publications.
3,5,7,11,12
(703) 528-1244
52A-640 NATIONAL DEFENSE, 1700 N. Moore Street, #905, Arling-
ton, VA 22209; D. Ballou-Editor; Denice Butler-Mng. Ed.; Sandra
X
Cordoba-New Products; Mary Kittle-Technical; 10 Times/Year - 21st;
45,000; American Defense Preparedness Assn.
1,4,5,6,7,9,11
(703) 522-1820
52A-660 NATIONAL GUARD, One Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20001; Reid K. Beveridge-Editor; Monthly - 1st Week;
64,109; National Guard Association Of The United States.
4,6,7,9,10
(202) 789-0031
52A-700 NAVAL AFFAIRS, 1303 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Wash-
X
ington, DC 20036; James T. McClung-Editor; Monthly - 15th; 160,000;
Fleet Reserve Assn.
3,4,5,6,7,9,10
(202) 785-2768
52A-720 NAVAL ENGINEERS JOURNAL, 1452 Duke Street, Alexan-
X
dria, VA 22314; James E. Grabb-Editor; Bi-Monthly; 9,500; American
Society Of Naval Engineers, Inc.
4,5,6,9,11
(703) 836-6727
52A-760 NAVY NEWS & UNDERSEA TECHNOLOGY, 1401 Wilson
X
Boulevard, #910, Arlington, VA 22209; Frank Elliot-Editor; Weekly -
Mon.; Pasha Publications.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11,12
52A-780 NAVY TIMES, 6883 Commercial Dr., Springfield, VA 22159;
X
Thomas Philpott-Editor; Weekly Mon.; 87,000; Army Times Publishing
Company.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,12,13,14
(703) 750-8600
52A-820 OFF DUTY/AMERICA, 3303 Harbor Blvd., #C-2, Costa
Mesa, CA 92626; Bruce Thorstad-Editor, Lifestyle, Calendar/Events;
Joy Vandenberg-Fashion: Gary Burch-Computers/High Tech; Bi-
Monthly - 15th Prec.; 525,000; Off Duty Enterprises:
1,3,6,7,8,11,13,14
(714) 549-7172
52A-840 THE OFFICER, 1 Constitution Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC
X
20002; Norman S. Burzynski-Editor; Monthly 1st; 125,000; Reserve
Officers Association U.S.
1,4,5,6,7,9,12
(202) 479-2200
52A-860 THE RETIRED OFFICER, 201 N. Washington Street, Alexan-
dria, VA 22314; Charles D. Cooper-Editor; Nora Tuggle-Mng. Ed.;
X
Monthly - 1st: 350,000; Retired Officers Association.
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
(703) 549-2311
52A-880 S D I INTELLIGENCE REPORT, 951 Pershing Drive, Silver
Spring, MD 20910; David Ritchie-Editor; Bi-Weekly - Tues.; Business
Publishers, Inc.
3,4,5,7,12
(301) 587-6300
52A-900 SEA POWER, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201;
X
James D. Hessman-Editor; Monthly 1st Tues.; 60,000; Navy League
Of The U.S.
5,6,7,9,10,11
(703) 528-1775
52A-920 SERGEANTS, Temple Hills, MD 20748; Mark J. Bowman-
X
Mng. Ed.; Monthly - 15th Prec.; 132,000; Air Force Sergeants Associa-
tion.
3,4,6,7,8,9
(301) 899-3500
SIGNAL(See listing number 25A-640 in Electrical)
1. New Products
6. Articles, By-lined
11. Books
Charges For Cuts
2. Trade Literature
7. Articles, Staff
12. Contracts
Uses Color Publicity Photos
3. General News
8. Financial
13. Films
Does Not Use Publicity Photos
4. Personnel
9. Letters
14. Entertainment
c
Canadian Publication
5. Events
10. Questions & Answers
Newsletter Format
R
Regional Publication
* New Listing Since Previous Edition
406
52A - Military - continued
MAILING:
52A-265 DEFENSE 88, 601 N. Fairfax Street, Room 312, Alexandria,
VA 22314; Bi-Monthly; American Forces Information Service.
52A-580 N
3,6
66027; Phi
Harach-Fe
52A-267 DEFENSE COMPUTING, 1170 E. Meadow Drive; Palo Alto,
LABELS
Staff College
CA 94303; George A. Neranchi-Editor/Publisher; Don A. Dugdale-
1,2,6,9,11
Mng. Ed.; Bi-Monthly; E W Communications.
1,2,3,6,7,9,10,12
52A-600 M
(415) 494-2800
22209; Rich
52A-270 DEFENSE INDUSTRY REPORT, 1850 M Street N. W.
#810, Washington, DC 20036; Syntha E. Baker-Editor; Ed Hazel-
FOR ALL
3,5,7,11,12
wood-Mng. 1,3,7,12 Ed.; Bi-Weekly; Phillips Publishing, Inc.
52A-640 N
ton, VA 222
(202) 429-1888
Cordoba-N
52A-300 DEFENSE NEWS, 6883 Commercial Drive, Springfield, VA
45,000; Ame
X
Company. 22159; Rick Barnard-Editor; Weekly - Mon.; 29,000; Times Journal
MAGAZINES
1,4,5,6,7,9,1
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12
52A-660 N
(703) 750-2000
Washington.
52A-340 DEFENSE WEEK, 627 Nat'l. Press Bldg., #627, Washington,
64,109; Nati
X
DC 20045; David Lynch-Editor; Weekly - Mon.; King Communications
4,6,7,9,10
Group, Inc.
BY
1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
52A-700 N
(202) 638-7430
ington, DC 2
ELECTRONIC COMPONENT NEWS(See listing number 25B-500 in
Fleet Reserv
Electronic Engineering)
3,4,5,6,7,9,1
52A-360 EXCHANGE & COMMISSARY NEWS, 825 Old Country
CATEGORY
52A-720 N
Road, Westbury, NY 11590; Robert Moran-Mng. Ed.; Monthly - 15th;
dria, VA 223
10,179; Executive Business Media, Inc.
Society Of N
1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10,12
(516) 334-3030
4,5,6,9,11
52A-380 FAMILY, Walnut Creek, CA 94596; Janet Venturino-Editor;
52A-760 N
X
Monthly 1,6,7,10,11,14 - 1st; 445,825; Military Family Communications, Inc.
OR
Boulevard, #
(415) 284-9093
Mon.; Pasha
52A-400 INFANTRY, Ft. Benning, GA 31905-0605; Albert N. Gar-
1,2,3,4,5,6,7.
3,4,6,7,9,11 land-Editor; Bi-Monthly; 15,360; United States Army Infantry School.
52A-780 N.
(404) 544-4951
SUB CATEGORY
Thomas Phili
52A-460 INTERNATIONAL COMBAT ARMS, 8490 Sunset Blvd., Los
Company.
Angeles, CA 90069; Andy Lightbody-Editor; Merrye Atkinson-Exec.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,
Ed.; 1,3,6,7,9,10,11,13 Bi-Monthly: Petersen Publishing Company, Inc.
52A-820 0
(213) 854-2222
Mesa, CA 92
52A-440 INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE REVIEW, Arlington, VA 22210;
CALL
Joy Vandenl
Ray 1,3,4,5,6,7,9,11,12 Lopez-Editor; Monthly; 27,982; Interavia Publishing Group.
Monthly 15
1,3,6,7,8,11.
(703) 527-0023
52A-480 INTERSERVICE, 1133 15th Street, N.W., #640, Washington,
52A-840 TI
Association. DC 20005; Julie Legg-Editor; Quarterly; 10,000; American Logistics
20002; Norm
BACON'S
Officers Assc
1,6,7,8
(202) 466-2520
1,4,5,6,7,9,1:
52A-500 JOURNAL OF DEFENSE & DIPLOMACY, 6849 Old Domin-
52A-860 TH
X
ion Drive, #200, Mc Lean, VA 22101-3705; Alan P. Capps-Editor in
dria, VA 223
Chief; 1,3,5,6,7,11 Laura C. Farr-Mng. Ed.; Monthly; 14,000.
Monthly 1st
TOLL FREE
(703) 448-1338
4,5,6,7,8,9,10
52A-520 LEATHERNECK MAGAZINE, Marine Corps Assoc. B, Quan-
52A-880 S
tico, VA 22134; William V. H. White-Editor; Tom Bartlett-Mng. Ed.;
Spring, MD 2
Monthly 1,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 - 28th Prec.; 106,012; Marine Corps Assn.
Publishers, Ir
(703) 640-6161
800
3,4,5,7,12
52A-540 MARINE CORPS. GAZETTE, Bldg. 715, Quantico, VA
52A-900 SI
22134; John E. Greenwood-Editor; Joseph D. Dodd-Mng. Ed.; Month-
James D. He
6,7,9,11 ly - 28th Prec.; 37,000; Marine Corps Assn.
Of The U.S.
(703) 640-6161
5,6,7,9,10,11
621
52A-560 MILITARY HISTORY, 105 Loudoun St. Sw, Leesburg, VA
52A-920 SE
6,11 22075; Carl Gnam-Editor; Bi-Monthly; 170,000; Empire Press.
Mng. Ed.; Mo
tion.
(703) 771-9400
3,4,6,7,8,9
Medicine) MILITARY MEDICINE(See listing number 50B-3740 in Specialized
0561
SIGNAL(See
1. New Products
IMMEDIATE
6. Articles. By-lined
11. Books
2. Trade Literature
7. Articles, Staff
Charges For Cuts
12. Contracts
1. New Products
3. General News
8. Financial
Uses Color Publicity Photos
13. Films
2. Trade Literature
4. Personnel
9. Letters
Does Not Use Publicity Photos
14. Entertainment
3. General News
5. Events
10. Questions & Answers
c Canadian Publication
4. Personnel
Newsletter Format
R Regional Publication
New Listing Since Previous Edition
DELIVERY
5. Events
408
52A - Military - continued
406
52A-930 SOLDIERS, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22304; Donald
P. Maple-Editor in Chief; Donald Maple-Editor; Margaret M. Lomax-
52A
Exec. Ed.; Steve Hara-Mng. Ed.; Monthly; 250,000; U.S. Army.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,14
VA
3,6
52A-940 SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS, Cornville, AZ 86325;
52/
Larry Moore-Editor; Bi-Monthly; 100,000; Turbo Publishing Co.
CA
1,2,3,6,7,9,11,13
(602) 634-6127
Mn
52A-960 STRATEGIC DEFENSE, 1850 M St., N.W., #810, Washing-
1,2
ton, DC 20036; Norman L. Baker-Editor in Chief; Ed Hazelwood-
52
Editor; Bi-Weekly; Phillips Publishing, Inc.
#E
2,3,7,8
(202) 429-1888
WC
THE MILITARY ENGINEER(See listing number 26A-1520 in Engineer-
1,0
ing (Civil) & Construction)
ES
52
52A-980 UNITED STATES NAVAL INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS,
22
U.S. Naval Inst., Preble Hall, Annapolis, MD 10169; Fred H. Rainbow-
53A-2
C
Editor; Monthly - 1st; 125,000; U.S. Naval Institute.
Morris
1,.
1,2,3,6,9,11
Watt I
(301) 269-6110
1,2,3,
5:
52A-990 VIETNAM, 105 Loudoun Street, Southwest, Leesburg, VA
D
22075; Harry G. Summers-Editor; Quarterly; 160,000; Empire Press.
53A-4
G
3,6,11,13
97210
(703) 771-9400
1,
Revie
52A-1000 WINGS OF GOLD, 5205 Leesburg Pike, #200, Falls
1,3,4,
E
Church, VA 22041; Rosario Rausa-Mng. Ed.; Quarterly; 11,000;
RY
E
Association Of Naual Auiation.
53A-8
5
3,6,7,9
Winni
(703) 998-7733
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Document No.
001438
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 1/27/89
1/30/89 at 9:30 am
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRCRAFT CARRIER OFF NORFOLK, TUESDAY
SUBJECT:
JANUARY 31, 1989
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
WINSTON
CARD
LOPEZ
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments directly to Chriss Winston (x2930,
Room 122), with an info copy to my office, by 9:30 am Monday
January 30th. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
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PRESIDENTIAL
REMARKS:
AIRCRAFT
CARRIER
OFF
NORFOLK
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1989
Thank you. It's great to be here on one of the greatest
ships in the world, with a crew that knows the meaning of the
words "my ship, my country," crew of the America.
And wasn't it the [airwing designation] that taught Qadhafi
a lesson that he'll never forget.
You know, as an old carrier pilot, today is a special day
for me. I can't help thinking of the carrier I once sailed on.
They weren't as big in those days. In fact, I think my boat
could have floated in the stew kettles down in your mess.
But we knew, just as the crew and airwing of "the America"
know, how much we owed to the men and women at the shipyards.
And from the day of Revolutionary era sloops to the most modern
supercarriers, no shipyard has written a prouder chapter in the
history of the United States Navy than the Norfolk Naval Ship
Yard. All over the world, those who know the sea and the ships
that sail on it know that Norfolk stands for excellence. Norfolk
is a national treasure -- and we're going to keep it that way.
My visit today is the final stop on what you might call an
inaugural trip. For the several days I have been visiting with
the men and women who are my colleagues in service to our nation
-- from senior appointees in my Administration to rank and file
- 2 -
civil servants. Most are outstanding. Most do a superb job. But
still you might say, with no disrespect for the others, that I've
saved the best for last -- and I mean you, the men and women who
keep our ships and guard our shores, the men and women who serve
with the armed forces of the United States of America.
In the months ahead I will be talking a great deal about
service -- not service that is compelled, but service that is
given freely and openly, the service of the strong heart.
I will speak about those who give their time and love to
their communities, to help those who cannot fully help
themselves.
Long ago it was written that the quality of mercy is not
strained; and I will speak of those who dedicate a portion of
their lives to mercy for humanity.
And I will speak about you, for in a way that every American
knows, and every man, woman, and child in our land salutes, you
who stand here today set our Nation's standard for service.
You keep the peace on the frontiers of freedom around the
world. And in every corner of the globe, millions recognize you
and the flag you carry as their symbol of hope. Yes, wherever
you go, you take America and all it represents with you and you
do it with a pride and dedication that few have ever matched.
I know some say that it's just a job. But when a sailor
must put to sea for 6 months or more at a time, and come home to
find that the child who could barely crawl, can walk and say a
few words, that's more than a job -- that is service.
- 3 -
When a Marine or soldier spends long hours on cold night's
sentry duty at the D.M.Z. in Korea or at Checkpoint Charlie in
Berlin, he is not just filling a job but is answering the call of
service.
And the mechanic who inspects the plane engine or ship power
plant one last time and makes double and triple sure that every
screw, every hose, every weld is as it should be -- that mechanic
is dedicating himself or herself not simply to a job but to a
concept of service to country that is the highest in the world.
Around the world, others have seen and know what your
dedication to service means.
You may remember that last year, the Soviet Union's top
military man at the time, Marshal Akhromeyev, visited the United
States. He spent a day on a supercarrier like yours, as it went
through exercises in these waters, and he visited installations
across our Nation. He saw much of the amazing weaponry and
machinery in our arsenal, and when he finally came to visit the
White House, I could see that he was impressed. But I soon
learned that what most impressed him was not our miraculous
technology or incredible firepower, but the enlisted men and
women that he met on his tours. He couldn't believe that we gave
our enlisted men and women jobs that only officers would be
permitted to handle in his own military. He couldn't believe the
obvious dedication of America's enlisted men and women in their
jobs, their knowledge of the machinery they handled, and their
- 4 -
readiness and ability to answer questions. In short, he couldn't
believe your dedication to service.
I know you've heard it from your parents. Those of you who
are married have heard it from your husbands or wives and
children. But it goes for everyone across the country, let me
say we're all very, very proud of you and of the job you're
doing.
In the years ahead, I want to make sure that those who build
our ships, planes, and weapons live up to the standards of
service, dedication, and duty that this crew and this shipyard
set.
I've been inside a submarine while depth charges were going
off all around it. I know what it's like to hear the steel
strain and creak and the rivets pop and to pray to God that the
people in charge of buying and building cared as much about the
boat as you do.
I believe that the overwhelming majority of procurement
officers and defense contractors do care that much. I am
determined to make sure that every single one of them does.
My message will be just this simple: Don't think it's just
anyone out there. Think it's your son or daughter -- and
remember that their lives depend on the things you make. And if
you're not ready to care that much and work that hard, you're not
ready to do business with the United States Government.
Let me give you an example -- cost overruns. Overruns
didn't start yesterday. The first dry dock ever built for our
Navy is still operating not far from here in this shipyard. It
- 5 -
was finished more than a century and a half ago. The actual
final cost was three times the original estimate.
But even if overruns are not new, they are still wrong --
and hurt the national security, particularly when budgets are
tight. We want tighter controls and higher standards in weapons
procurement, and we will get tighter controls and higher
standards in weapons procurement. You deserve the very best
equipment and weapons. You are getting them most of the time
now. We are determined that you will get them all of the time.
One other thing. I am determined to expand the national
consensus for the budgets that support our Nation's defenses. I
will do this because the first bulwark of our national defense is
our national will. If our will is ruptured, our ship of state
cannot sail -- or at least sail safely. I firmly believe that
the vital first step to broadening our national consensus on
defense is to wring the last drop of waste and mismanagement out
of the way we buy our weapons. And that's what we intend to do.
It's what you might call my bond to you. When a family
sends a son or husband to sea or to boot camp or to flight school
to defend our nation, they are making a sacrifice. It is a great
and noble sacrifice.
Think of all the good all those sacrifices added up together
have meant around the world in the last few years.
The slaughter of the Tran-Iraq War has ended because America
had a strong Navy that it was ready to deploy.
Probably too strong an assention.
- 6 -
Europe is nearing the milestone that will mark its longest
period of peace since the fall of the Roman Empire because
America has a strong Army.
And the Soviet Union has begun to talk seriously about
strategic arms reductions, because our missile and bomber forces
are strong.
For humanity's dreams of peace, families across America give
up their sons and daughters to the service of their country.
When the record of our time is finally written, I hope it will be
the story of the final triumph of peace and freedom throughout
the globe -- the story of the sunrise in the day of mankind's age
old aspirations. And on that day, who were the heroes,
generations to come will ask? Who drove the chariots of fire
across the sky? Who brought that day to the earth? And the
answer will be you. In the next four years I will be not just
your commander-in-chief, but your friend. And together we will
work to spin the gossamer thread of human dreams into a sturdy
fabric of peace that will last for generations to come.
Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.
Document No.
001438
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 1/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRCRAFT CARRIER OFF NORFOLK,
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
WINSTON
BREEDEN
LOPEZ
CARD
CICCONI
Rogers
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarde to the Preisdent.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Judge)
January 29, 1989
1:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRCRAFT CARRIER OFF NORFOLK
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1989
Thank you. It's great to be here on one of the greatest
ships in the world, with a crew that knows the meaning of the
words "my ship, my country," crew of the America.
And wasn't it the [airwing designation] that taught Qadhafi
a lesson that he'll never forget.
You know, as an old carrier pilot, today is a special day
for me. I can't help thinking of the carrier I once sailed on.
They weren't as big in those days. In fact, I think my boat
could have floated in the stew kettles down in your mess.
But we knew, just as the crew and airwing of "the America"
know, how much we owed to the men and women at the shipyards.
And from the day of Revolutionary era sloops to the most modern
supercarriers, no shipyard has written a prouder chapter in the
history of the United States Navy than the Norfolk Naval Ship
Yard. All over the world, those who know the sea and the ships
that sail on it know that Norfolk stands for excellence. Norfolk
is a national treasure -- and we're going to keep it that way.
My visit today is the final stop on what you might call an
inaugural trip. For the several days I have been visiting with
the men and women who are my colleagues in service to our nation
-- from senior appointees in my Administration to rank and file
- 2 -
civil servants. Most are outstanding. Most do a superb job. But
still you might say, with no disrespect for the others, that I've
saved the best for last -- and I mean you, the men and women who
keep our ships and guard our shores, the men and women who serve
with the armed forces of the United States of America.
In the months ahead I will be talking a great deal about
service -- not service that is compelled, but service that is
given freely and openly, the service of the strong heart.
I will speak about those who give their time and love to
their communities, to help those who cannot fully help
themselves.
Long ago it was written that the quality of mercy is not
strained; and I will speak of those who dedicate a portion of
their lives to mercy for humanity.
And I will speak about you, for in a way that every American
knows, and every man, woman, and child in our land salutes, you
who stand here today set our Nation's standard for service.
You keep the peace on the frontiers of freedom around the
world. And in every corner of the globe, millions recognize you
and the flag you carry as their symbol of hope. Yes, wherever
you go, you take America and all it represents with you and you
do it with a pride and dedication that few have ever matched.
I know some say that it's just a job. But when a sailor
must put to sea for 6 months or more at a time, and come home to
find that the child who could barely crawl, can walk and say a
few words, that's more than a job -- that is service.
- 3 -
When a Marine or soldier spends long hours on cold night's
sentry duty at the D.M.Z. in Korea or at Checkpoint Charlie in
Berlin, he is not just filling a job but is answering the call of
service.
And the mechanic who inspects the plane engine or ship power
plant one last time and makes double and triple sure that every
screw, every hose, every weld is as it should be -- that mechanic
is dedicating himself or herself not simply to a job but to a
concept of service to country that is the highest in the world.
Around the world, others have seen and know what your
dedication to service means.
You may remember that last year, the Soviet Union's top
military man at the time, Marshal Akhromeyev, visited the United
States. He spent a day on a supercarrier like yours, as it went
through exercises in these waters, and he visited installations
across our Nation. He saw much of the amazing weaponry and
machinery in our arsenal, and when he finally came to visit the
White House, I could see that he was impressed. But I soon
learned that what most impressed him was not our miraculous
technology or incredible firepower, but the enlisted men and
women that he met on his tours. He couldn't believe that we gave
our enlisted men and women jobs that only officers would be
permitted to handle in his own military. He couldn't believe the
obvious dedication of America's enlisted men and women in their
jobs, their knowledge of the machinery they handled, and their
- 4 -
readiness and ability to answer questions. In short, he couldn't
believe your dedication to service.
I know you've heard it from your parents. Those of you who
are married have heard it from your husbands or wives and
children. But it goes for everyone across the country, let me
say we're all very, very proud of you and of the job you're
doing.
In the years ahead, I want to make sure that those who build
our ships, planes, and weapons live up to the standards of
service, dedication, and duty that this crew and this shipyard
set.
I've been inside a submarine while depth charges were going
off all around it. I know what it's like to hear the steel
strain and creak and the rivets pop and to pray to God that the
people in charge of buying and building cared as much about the
boat as you do.
I believe that the overwhelming majority of procurement
officers and defense contractors do care that much. I am
determined to make sure that every single one of them does.
My message will be just this simple: Don't think it's just
anyone out there. Think it's your son or daughter -- and
remember that their lives depend on the things you make. And if
you're not ready to care that much and work that hard, you're not
ready to do business with the United States Government.
Let me give you an example -- cost overruns. Overruns
didn't start yesterday. The first dry dock ever built for our
Navy is still operating not far from here in this shipyard. It
- 5 -
was finished more than a century and a half ago. The actual
final cost was three times the original estimate.
But even if overruns are not new, they are still wrong --
and hurt the national security, particularly when budgets are
tight. We want tighter controls and higher standards in weapons
procurement, and we will get tighter controls and higher
standards in weapons procurement. You deserve the very best
equipment and weapons. You are getting them most of the time
now. We are determined that you will get them all of the time.
One other thing. I am determined to expand the national
consensus for the budgets that support our Nation's defenses. I
will do this because the first bulwark of our national defense is
our national will. If our will is ruptured, our ship of state
cannot sail -- or at least sail safely. I firmly believe that
the vital first step to broadening our national consensus on
defense is to wring the last drop of waste and mismanagement out
of the way we buy our weapons. And that's what we intend to do.
It's what you might call my bond to you. When a family
sends a son or husband to sea or to boot camp or to flight school
to defend our nation, they are making a sacrifice. It is a great
and noble sacrifice.
Think of all the good all those sacrifices added up together
have meant around the world in the last few years.
The slaughter of the Iran-Iraq War has ended because America
had a strong Navy that it was ready to deploy.
- 6 -
Europe is nearing the milestone that will mark its longest
period of peace since the fall of the Roman Empire because
America has a strong Army.
And the Soviet Union has begun to talk seriously about
strategic arms reductions, because our missile and bomber forces
are strong.
For humanity's dreams of peace, families across America give
up their sons and daughters to the service of their country.
When the record of our time is finally written, I hope it will be
the story of the final triumph of peace and freedom throughout
the globe -- the story of the sunrise in the day of mankind's age
old aspirations. And on that day, who were the heroes,
generations to come will ask? Who drove the chariots of fire
across the sky? Who brought that day to the earth? And the
answer will be you. In the next four years I will be not just
your commander-in-chief, but your friend. And together we will
work to spin the gossamer thread of human dreams into a sturdy
fabric of peace that will last for generations to come.
Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.
Document No.
001438
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
1/30/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRCRAFT CARRIER OFF NORFOLK,
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
WINSTON
BREEDEN
LOPEZ
CARD
CICCONI
Rogers
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarde to the Preisdent.
IGNORE THE EARLIER VERSION.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Judge)
January 30, 1989
2:30 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER 03 U.S.S. AMERICA
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1989
Thank you. It's great to be here on one of the greatest
ships in the world, with a crew that knows the meaning of the
words "my ship, my country" -- the crew of the U.S.S. America.
You know, as an old carrier pilot, today is a special day
for me. I can't help thinking of the carrier I once sailed on.
They weren't as big in those days. In fact, I think my ship
could have floated in the stew kettles down in your mess.
But we knew, just as you, how much we owed to the men and
women at the shipyards. And from the day of Revolutionary era
sloops to the most modern supercarriers, no shipyard has written
a prouder chapter in the history of the United States Navy than
the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. All over the world, those who love
the sea and the ships that sail on it know that Norfolk stands
for excellence. Norfolk is a national treasure -- and we're
going to keep it that way.
My visit today is the final stop on what you might call an
inaugural trip. For the past several days I have been visiting
with the men and women who are my colleagues in service to our
nation -- from senior appointees in my Administration to rank and
file civil servants. Most are outstanding. Most do a superb
job. But still you might say, with no disrespect for the others,
that I've saved for last those whose service demands the most --
and I mean you, the men and women who keep our ships and guard
- 2 -
our shores, the men and women who serve with the armed forces of
the United States of America.
In the months ahead I will be talking a great deal about
service -- not service that is compelled, but service that is
given freely and openly, the service of the strong heart and the
questing soul.
I will speak about those who give their time and love to
their communities, to help those who cannot fully help
themselves.
Long ago it was written that the quality of mercy is not
strained; and I will speak of those who dedicate a portion of
their lives to mercy for humanity.
And I will speak about you, for in a way that every American
knows, and every man, woman, and child in our land salutes, you
who stand here today set our Nation's standard for service. And
let me start right now by recognizing one of your own -- your
"Sailor of the Year" -- Aviation Ordinanceman 1st Class Joseph
Robinson. Joe was awarded this honor for two reasons. First for
his contributions to the running of this ship. But Joe has also
been recognized for his contributions to his community where he
helped establish a Neighborhood Watch Program and devoted over
100 hours to its success. Joe, if you'll come up here, I'd be
proud to shake your hand and present you with this letter of
commendation.
All of you keep the peace on the frontiers of freedom around
the world. And in every corner of the globe, millions recognize
you and the flag you carry as their symbol of hope. Yes,
- 3 -
wherever you go, you take America and all it represents with you,
and you do it with a pride and dedication that few have ever
matched.
I know some say that it's just a job. But when a sailor
must put to sea for 6 months or more at a time, and come home to
find that the child who could barely crawl, can walk and say a
few words, that's more than a job -- that is service and more
importantly, sacrifice.
When a soldier spends long hours on cold night's sentry duty
at the D.M.Z. in Korea or at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, he is
not just filling a job but is answering the call of service.
And the mechanic who inspects the plane's engine or ship's
power plant one last time and makes double and triple sure that
every screw, every hose, every weld is as it should be -- that
mechanic is dedicating himself or herself not simply to a job but
to a concept of service to country that is the highest in the
world.
Around the world, others have seen and know what your
dedication to service means.
You may remember that last year, the Soviet Union's top
military man at the time, Marshal Akhromeyev, visited the United
States. He spent a day on a carrier not unlike yours, as it went
through exercises in these waters, and he visited installations
across our Nation. He saw much of the amazing weaponry and
machinery in our arsenal, and when he finally came to visit the
White House, he let it be known that he was impressed. And what
most impressed him was not our miraculous technology or
incredible firepower, but the enlisted men and women that he met
- 4 -
on his tours. He couldn't believe that we gave our enlisted men
and women jobs that only officers would be permitted to handle in
his own military. He couldn't believe the obvious dedication of
America's enlisted men and women to their jobs, their knowledge
of the machinery they handled, and their readiness and ability to
answer questions. In short, he couldn't believe your dedication
to service.
I know you've heard it from your parents. Those of you who
are married have heard it from your husbands or wives and from
your children. But it goes for everyone across the country, let
me say we're all very, very proud of you and of the job you're
doing.
In the years ahead, I want to make sure that those who build
our ships, planes, and weapons live up to the standards of
service, dedication, and duty that this crew and this shipyard
set.
I've been inside a submarine while depth charges were going
off all around it. I know what it's like to hear the steel
strain and creak and the rivets pop and to pray to God that the
people in charge of buying and building cared as much about the
vessel as you do.
I believe that the overwhelming majority of procurement
officers and defense contractors do care that much. I am
determined to make sure that every single one of them does.
My message to them will be just this simple: Don't think
it's just anyone out there. Think it's your son or daughter --
and remember that their lives depend on the things you make. And
- 5 -
if you're not ready to care that much and work that hard, you're
not ready to do business with the United States Government.
Let me give you an example -- cost overruns. Overruns
didn't start yesterday. The first dry dock ever built for our
Navy is still operating not far from here in this shipyard. It
was finished more than a century and a half ago. The actual
final cost was three times the original estimate.
But even if overruns are not new, they are still wrong --
and hurt the national security, particularly when budgets are
tight. We want tighter controls and higher standards in weapons
procurement, and we will get tighter controls and higher
standards in weapons procurement. You deserve the very best
equipment and weapons. You are getting them most of the time
now. We are determined that you will get them all of the time.
One other thing. I am determined to expand the national
consensus for the budgets that support our Nation's defenses. I
will do this because the first bulwark of our national defense is
our national will. If our will is ruptured, our ship of state
cannot sail -- or at least sail safely. I firmly believe that
the vital first step to broadening our national consensus on
defense is to wring the last drop of waste and mismanagement out
of the way we buy our weapons. And that's what we intend to do.
It's what you might call my bond to you. When a family
sends a son or husband to sea or to boot camp or to flight school
to defend our nation, they are making a sacrifice -- and it is a
great and noble sacrifice. Think of all the good all those
- 6 -
sacrifices added up together have meant around the world in the
last few years.
When the record of our time is finally written, I hope it
will be the story of the final triumph of peace and freedom
throughout the globe -- the story of the sunrise in the day of
mankind's age old aspirations. And on that day, who were the
heroes, generations to come will ask? Who drove the chariots of
fire across the sky? Who brought that day to the earth? And the
answer will be you. During the next four years I will be not
just your commander-in-chief, but your friend. And together we
will work to spin the gossamer thread of human dreams into a
sturdy fabric of peace that will last for generations to come.
Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.
REMARKS ON THE U.S.S. AMERICA
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1989
THANK YOU. IT'S GREAT TO BE HERE ON ONE OF THE
GREATEST SHIPS IN THE WORLD, WITH A CREW THAT KNOWS THE
MEANING OF THE WORDS "MY SHIP, MY COUNTRY" -- THE CREW OF
THE U.S.S. AMERICA.
You KNOW, AS AN OLD CARRIER PILOT, TODAY IS A SPECIAL
DAY FOR ME. I CAN'T HELP THINKING OF THE CARRIER I ONCE
SAILED ON. THEY WEREN'T AS BIG IN THOSE DAYS. [IN FACT,
2
I THINK MY SHIP COULD HAVE FLOATED IN THE STEW KETTLES
DOWN IN YOUR MESS.]
BUT WE KNEW, JUST AS YOU, HOW MUCH WE OWED TO THE MEN
AND WOMEN AT THE SHIPYARDS. AND FROM THE DAY OF
REVOLUTIONARY ERA SLOOPS TO THE MOST MODERN SUPERCARRIERS,
NO SHIPYARD HAS WRITTEN A PROUDER CHAPTER IN THE HISTORY
OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY THAN THE NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
ALL OVER THE WORLD, THOSE WHO LOVE THE SEA AND THE SHIPS
THAT SAIL ON IT KNOW THAT NORFOLK STANDS FOR EXCELLENCE.
3
NORFOLK IS A NATIONAL TREASURE -- AND WE'RE GOING TO KEEP
IT THAT WAY.
Mr VISIT TODAY IS THE FINAL STOP ON WHAT YOU MIGHT
CALL AN INAUGURAL TRIP. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS I HAVE
BEEN VISITING WITH THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE MY COLLEAGUES
IN SERVICE TO OUR NATION = FROM SENIOR APPOINTEES IN MY
ADMINISTRATION TO RANK AND FILE CIVIL SERVANTS. MOST ARE
OUTSTANDING. MOST DO A SUPERB JOB. BUT STILL YOU MIGHT
SAY, WITH NO DISRESPECT FOR THE OTHERS, THAT I'VE SAVED
FOR LAST THOSE WHOSE SERVICE DEMANDS THE MOST -- AND I
4
MEAN YOU, THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO KEEP OUR SHIPS AND GUARD
OUR SHORES, THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE WITH THE ARMED
FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
IN THE MONTHS AHEAD I WILL BE TALKING A GREAT DEAL
ABOUT SERVICE -- NOT SERVICE THAT IS COMPELLED, BUT
SERVICE THAT IS GIVEN FREELY AND OPENLY, THE SERVICE OF
THE STRONG HEART AND THE QUESTING SOUL.
I WILL SPEAK ABOUT THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR TIME AND LOVE
TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT FULLY HELP
THEMSELVES.
5
LONG AGO IT WAS WRITTEN THAT THE QUALITY OF MERCY IS
NOT STRAINED; AND I WILL SPEAK OF THOSE WHO DEDICATE A
PORTION OF THEIR LIVES TO MERCY FOR HUMANITY.
AND I WILL SPEAK ABOUT YOU, FOR IN A WAY THAT EVERY
AMERICAN KNOWS, AND EVERY MAN, WOMAN, AND CHILD IN OUR
LAND SALUTES, YOU WHO STAND HERE TODAY SET OUR NATION'S
STANDARD FOR SERVICE. AND LET ME START RIGHT NOW BY
RECOGNIZING ONE OF YOUR OWN -- YOUR "SAILOR OF THE YEAR"
-- AVIATION ORDINANCEMAN 1ST CLASS JOSEPH ROBINSON. JOSEPH
WAS AWARDED THIS HONOR FOR TWO REASONS. FIRST FOR HIS
6
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RUNNING OF THIS SHIP. BUT JOSEPH HAS
)
ALSO BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS
COMMUNITY WHERE HE HELPED ESTABLISH A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
PROGRAM AND DEVOTED OVER 100 HOURS TO ITS SUCCESS.
JOSEPH, IF YOU'LL COME UP HERE, I'D BE PROUD TO SHAKE YOUR
HAND AND PRESENT YOU WITH THIS LETTER OF COMMENDATION.
ALL OF YOU KEEP THE PEACE ON THE FRONTIERS OF FREEDOM
AROUND THE WORLD. AND IN EVERY CORNER OF THE GLOBE,
MILLIONS RECOGNIZE YOU AND THE FLAG YOU CARRY AS THEIR
SYMBOL OF HOPE. YES, WHEREVER YOU GO, YOU TAKE AMERICA
7
AND ALL IT REPRESENTS WITH YOU, AND YOU DO IT WITH A PRIDE
AND DEDICATION THAT FEW HAVE EVER MATCHED.
I KNOW SOME SAY THAT IT'S JUST A JOB. BUT WHEN A
SAILOR MUST PUT TO SEA FOR 6 MONTHS OR MORE AT A TIME, AND
COME HOME TO FIND THAT THE CHILD WHO COULD BARELY CRAWL,
CAN WALK AND SAY A FEW WORDS, THAT'S MORE THAN A JOB --
THAT IS SERVICE AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, SACRIFICE.
WHEN A SOLDIER SPENDS LONG HOURS ON COLD NIGHT'S
SENTRY DUTY AT THE D.M.Z. IN KOREA OR AT CHECKPOINT
8
CHARLIE IN BERLIN, HE IS NOT JUST FILLING A JOB BUT IS
ANSWERING THE CALL OF SERVICE.
AND THE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTS THE PLANE'S ENGINE OR
SHIP'S POWER PLANT ONE LAST TIME AND MAKES DOUBLE AND
TRIPLE SURE THAT EVERY SCREW, EVERY HOSE, EVERY WELD IS AS
IT SHOULD BE -- THAT MECHANIC IS DEDICATING HIMSELF OR
HERSELF NOT SIMPLY TO A JOB BUT TO A CONCEPT OF SERVICE TO
COUNTRY THAT IS THE HIGHEST IN THE WORLD.
AROUND THE WORLD, OTHERS HAVE SEEN AND KNOW WHAT YOUR
DEDICATION TO SERVICE MEANS.
9
You MAY REMEMBER THAT LAST YEAR, THE SOVIET UNION'S
TOP MILITARY MAN AT THE TIME, MARSHAL AKHROMEYEV, VISITED
THE UNITED STATES. HE SPENT A DAY ON A CARRIER NOT UNLIKE
YOURS, AS IT WENT THROUGH EXERCISES IN THESE WATERS, AND
HE VISITED INSTALLATIONS ACROSS OUR NATION. HE SAW MUCH
OF THE AMAZING WEAPONRY AND MACHINERY IN OUR ARSENAL, AND
WHEN HE FINALLY CAME TO VISIT THE WHITE HOUSE, HE LET IT
BE KNOWN THAT HE WAS IMPRESSED. AND WHAT MOST IMPRESSED
HIM WAS NOT OUR MIRACULOUS TECHNOLOGY OR INCREDIBLE
FIREPOWER, BUT THE ENLISTED MEN AND WOMEN THAT HE MET ON
10
HIS TOURS. HE COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT WE GAVE OUR ENLISTED
MEN AND WOMEN JOBS THAT ONLY OFFICERS WOULD BE PERMITTED
TO HANDLE IN HIS OWN MILITARY. HE COULDN'T BELIEVE THE
OBVIOUS DEDICATION OF AMERICA'S ENLISTED MEN AND WOMEN TO
THEIR JOBS, THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE MACHINERY THEY HANDLED,
AND THEIR READINESS AND ABILITY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. IN
SHORT, HE COULDN'T BELIEVE YOUR DEDICATION TO SERVICE.
I KNOW YOU'VE HEARD IT FROM YOUR PARENTS. THOSE OF
YOU WHO ARE MARRIED HAVE HEARD IT FROM YOUR HUSBANDS OR
WIVES AND FROM YOUR CHILDREN. BUT IT GOES FOR EVERYONE
11
ACROSS THE COUNTRY, LET ME SAY WE'RE ALL VERY, VERY PROUD
OF YOU AND OF THE JOB YOU'RE DOING.
IN THE YEARS AHEAD, I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THOSE
WHO BUILD OUR SHIPS, PLANES, AND WEAPONS LIVE UP TO THE
STANDARDS OF SERVICE, DEDICATION, AND DUTY THAT THIS CREW
AND THIS SHIPYARD SET.
I'VE BEEN INSIDE A SUBMERGED SUBMARINE WHILE DEPTH
CHARGES WERE GOING OFF ALL AROUND IT. I KNOW WHAT IT'S
LIKE TO HEAR THE VESSEL STRAIN AND SHAKE AND TO PRAY TO
12
GOD THAT THE PEOPLE IN CHARGE OF BUYING AND BUILDING CARED
AS MUCH ABOUT THE VESSEL AS YOU DO.
I BELIEVE THAT THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF
PROCUREMENT OFFICERS AND DEFENSE CONTRACTORS DO CARE THAT
MUCH. I AM DETERMINED TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERY SINGLE ONE
OF THEM DOES.
MY MESSAGE TO THEM WILL BE JUST THIS SIMPLE: DON'T
THINK IT'S JUST ANYONE OUT THERE. THINK IT'S YOUR SON OR
DAUGHTER -- AND REMEMBER THAT THEIR LIVES DEPEND ON THE
THINGS YOU MAKE. AND IF YOU'RE NOT READY TO CARE THAT
13
MUCH AND WORK THAT HARD, YOU'RE NOT READY TO DO BUSINESS
WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
LET ME GIVE YOU AN EXAMPLE -- COST OVERRUNS.
OVERRUNS DIDN'T START YESTERDAY. THE FIRST DRY DOCK EVER
BUILT FOR OUR NAVY IS STILL OPERATING NOT FAR FROM HERE IN
THIS SHIPYARD. IT WAS FINISHED MORE THAN A CENTURY AND A
HALF AGO. THE ACTUAL FINAL COST WAS THREE TIMES THE
ORIGINAL ESTIMATE.
BUT EVEN IF OVERRUNS ARE NOT NEW, THEY ARE STILL
WRONG -- AND HURT THE NATIONAL SECURITY, PARTICULARLY WHEN
14
BUDGETS ARE TIGHT. WE WANT TIGHTER CONTROLS AND HIGHER
STANDARDS IN WEAPONS PROCUREMENT, AND WE WILL GET TIGHTER
CONTROLS AND HIGHER STANDARDS IN WEAPONS PROCUREMENT. You
DESERVE THE VERY BEST EQUIPMENT AND WEAPONS. You ARE
GETTING THEM MOST OF THE TIME NOW. WE ARE DETERMINED THAT
YOU WILL GET THEM ALL OF THE TIME.
ONE OTHER THING. I AM DETERMINED TO EXPAND THE
NATIONAL CONSENSUS THAT IS NECESSARY FOR PROPER SUPPORT
FOR OUR NATION'S DEFENSES. I WILL DO THIS BECAUSE THE
FIRST BULWARK OF OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE IS OUR NATIONAL
15
WILL. IF OUR WILL IS RUPTURED, OUR SHIP OF STATE CANNOT
SAIL -- OR AT LEAST SAIL SAFELY. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT
THE VITAL FIRST STEP TO BROADENING OUR NATIONAL CONSENSUS
ON DEFENSE IS TO WRING THE LAST DROP OF WASTE AND
MISMANAGEMENT OUT OF THE WAY WE BUY OUR WEAPONS. AND
THAT'S WHAT WE INTEND TO DO.
IT'S WHAT YOU MIGHT CALL MY BOND TO YOU. WHEN A
FAMILY SENDS A SON OR HUSBAND TO SEA OR TO BOOT CAMP OR TO
FLIGHT SCHOOL TO DEFEND OUR NATION, THEY ARE MAKING A
SACRIFICE -- AND IT IS A GREAT AND NOBLE SACRIFICE. THINK
16
OF ALL THE GOOD ALL THOSE SACRIFICES ADDED UP TOGETHER
HAVE MEANT AROUND THE WORLD IN THE LAST FEW YEARS.
WHEN THE RECORD OF OUR TIME IS FINALLY WRITTEN, I
HOPE IT WILL BE THE STORY OF THE FINAL TRIUMPH OF PEACE
AND FREEDOM THROUGHOUT THE GLOBE -- THE STORY OF THE
SUNRISE IN THE DAY OF MANKIND'S AGE OLD ASPIRATIONS. AND
ON THAT DAY, WHO WERE THE HEROES, GENERATIONS TO COME WILL
ASK? WHO DROVE THE CHARIOTS OF FIRE ACROSS THE SKY? WHO
BROUGHT THAT DAY TO THE EARTH? AND THE ANSWER WILL BE
YOU. DURING THE NEXT FOUR YEARS I WILL BE NOT JUST YOUR
17
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, BUT YOUR FRIEND. AND TOGETHER WE WILL
WORK TO SPIN THE GOSSAMER THREAD OF HUMAN DREAMS INTO A
STURDY FABRIC OF PEACE THAT WILL LAST FOR GENERATIONS TO
COME.
THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.
###
droff
(Judge)
January 30, 1989
proofress by SEB
2:30 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER U.S.S. AMERICA
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1989
Thank you. It's great to be here on one of the greatest
ships in the world, with a crew that knows the meaning of the
words "my ship, my country" -- the crew of the U.S.S. America.
You know, as an old carrier pilot, today is a special day
for me. I can't help thinking of the carrier I once sailed on.
They weren't as big in those days. In fact, I think my ship
could have floated in the stew kettles down in your mess.
But we knew, just as you, how much we owed to the men and
women at the shipyards. And from the day of Revolutionary era
sloops to the most modern supercarriers, no shipyard has written
a prouder chapter in the history of the United States Navy than
the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. All over the world, those who love
the sea and the ships that sail on it know that Norfolk stands
for excellence. Norfolk is a national treasure -- and we're
going to keep it that way.
My visit today is the final stop on what you might call an
inaugural trip. For the past several days I have been visiting
with the men and women who are my colleagues in service to our
nation -- from senior appointees in my Administration to rank and
file civil servants. Most are outstanding. Most do a superb
job. But still you might say, with no disrespect for the others,
that I've saved for last those whose service demands the most --
and I mean you, the men and women who keep our ships and guard
- 2 -
our shores, the men and women who serve with the armed forces of
the United States of America.
In the months ahead I will be talking a great deal about
service -- not service that is compelled, but service that is
given freely and openly, the service of the strong heart and the
questing soul.
I will speak about those who give their time and love to
their communities, to help those who cannot fully help
themselves.
Long ago it was written that the quality of mercy is not
strained; and I will speak of those who dedicate a portion of
their lives to mercy for humanity.
And I will speak about you, for in a way that every American
knows, and every man, woman, and child in our land salutes, you
who stand here today set our Nation's standard for service. And
let me start right now by recognizing one of your own -- your
"Sailor of the Year" -- Aviation Ordinanceman 1st Class Joseph
Robinson. Joe was awarded this honor for two reasons. First for
his contributions to the running of this ship. But Joe has also
been recognized for his contributions to his community where he
helped establish a Neighborhood Watch Program and devoted over
100 hours to its success. Joe, if you'll come up here, I'd be
proud to shake your hand and present you with this letter of
commendation.
All of you keep the peace on the frontiers of freedom around
the world. And in every corner of the globe, millions recognize
you and the flag you carry as their symbol of hope. Yes,
- 3 -
wherever you go, you take America and all it represents with you,
and you do it with a pride and dedication that few have ever
matched.
I know some say that it's just a job. But when a sailor
must put to sea for 6 months or more at a time, and come home to
find that the child who could barely crawl, can walk and say a
few words, that's more than a job -- that is service and more
importantly, sacrifice.
When a soldier spends long hours on cold night's sentry duty
at the D.M.Z. in Korea or at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, he is
not just filling a job but is answering the call of service.
And the mechanic who inspects the plane engine or ship power
plant one last time and makes double and triple sure that every
screw, every hose, every weld is as it should be -- that mechanic
is dedicating himself or herself not simply to a job but to a
concept of service to country that is the highest in the world.
Around the world, others have seen and know what your
dedication to service means.
You may remember that last year, the Soviet Union's top
military man at the time, Marshal Akhromeyev, visited the United
States. He spent a day on a carrier not unlike yours, as it went
through exercises in these waters, and he visited installations
across our Nation. He saw much of the amazing weaponry and
machinery in our arsenal, and when he finally came to visit the
White House, he let it be known that he was impressed. And what
most impressed him was not our miraculous technology or
incredible firepower, but the enlisted men and women that he met
- 4 -
on his tours. He couldn't believe that we gave our enlisted men
and women jobs that only officers would be permitted to handle in
his own military. He couldn't believe the obvious dedication of
America's enlisted men and women to their jobs, their knowledge
of the machinery they handled, and their readiness and ability to
answer questions. In short, he couldn't believe your dedication
to service.
I know you've heard it from your parents. Those of you who
are married have heard it from your husbands or wives and from
your children. But it goes for everyone across the country, let
me say we're all very, very proud of you and of the job you're
doing.
In the years ahead, I want to make sure that those who build
our ships, planes, and weapons live up to the standards of
service, dedication, and duty that this crew and this shipyard
set.
I've been inside a submarine while depth charges were going
off all around it. I know what it's like to hear the steel
strain and creak and the rivets pop and to pray to God that the
people in charge of buying and building cared as much about the
vessel as you do.
I believe that the overwhelming majority of procurement
officers and defense contractors do care that much. I am
determined to make sure that every single one of them does.
My message to them will be just this simple: Don't think
it's just anyone out there. Think it's your son or daughter --
and remember that their lives depend on the things you make. And
- 5 -
if you're not ready to care that much and work that hard, you're
not ready to do business with the United States Government.
Let me give you an example -- cost overruns. Overruns
didn't start yesterday. The first federal dry dock ever built
for our Navy is still operating not far from here in this
shipyard. It was finished more than a century and a half ago.
The actual final cost was three times the original estimate.
But even if overruns are not new, they are still wrong --
and hurt the national security, particularly when budgets are
tight. We want tighter controls and higher standards in weapons
procurement, and we will get tighter controls and higher
standards in weapons procurement. You deserve the very best
equipment and weapons. You are getting them most of the time
now. We are determined that you will get them all of the time.
One other thing. I am determined to expand the national
consensus for the budgets that support our Nation's defenses. I
will do this because the first bulwark of our national defense is
our national will. If our will is ruptured, our ship of state
cannot sail -- or at least sail safely. I firmly believe that
the vital first step to broadening our national consensus on
defense is to wring the last drop of waste and mismanagement out
of the way we buy our weapons. And that's what we intend to do.
It's what you might call my bond to you. When a family
sends a son or husband to sea or to boot camp or to flight school
to defend our nation, they are making a sacrifice -- and it is a
great and noble sacrifice. Think of all the good all those
- 6 -
sacrifices added up together have meant around the world in the
last few years.
When the record of our time is finally written, I hope it
will be the story of the final triumph of peace and freedom
throughout the globe -- the story of the sunrise in the day of
mankind's age old aspirations. And on that day, who were the
heroes, generations to come will ask? Who drove the chariots of
fire across the sky? Who brought that day to the earth? And the
answer will be you. During the next four years I will be not
just your commander-in-chief, but your friend. And together we
will work to spin the gossamer thread of human dreams into a
sturdy fabric of peace that will last for generations to come.
Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.
Document No.
001438
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 1/27/89
1/30/89 at 9:30 am
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRCRAFT CARRIER OFF NORFOLK, TUESDAY
SUBJECT:
JANUARY 31, 1989
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
WINSTON
CARD
LOPEZ
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments directly to Chriss Winston (x2930,
Room 122), with an info copy to my office, by 9:30 am Monday,
January 30th. Thanks.
500 COMMENTS AND ATTACHMENT
RESPONSE:
8ms-
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext 2702
1989 Jill 27 11:45
(Judge)
January 29, 1989
1:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRCRAFT CARRIER OFF NORFOLK
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1989
Thank you. It's great to be here on one of the greatest
ships in the world, with a crew that knows the meaning of the
words "my ship, my country," crew of the America.
NRONG
And wasn't it the [airwing designation] that taught Qadhafi
FOCUS
a lesson that he'll never forget.
You know, as an old carrier pilot, today is a special day
for me. I can't help thinking of the carrier I once sailed on.
They weren't as big in those days. In fact, I think my boat
could have floated in the stew kettles down in your mess.
But we knew, just as the crew and airwing of "the America"
know, how much we owed to the men and women at the shipyards.
And from the day of Revolutionary era sloops to the most modern
Imoreproud?
supercarriers, no shipyard has written a prouder chapter in the
history of the United States Navy than the Norfolk Naval Ship
Yard. All over the world, those who know the sea and the ships
that sail on it know that Norfolk stands for excellence. Norfolk
is a national treasure -- and we're going to keep it that way.
My visit today is the final stop on what you might call an
inaugural trip. For the several days I have been visiting with
the men and women who are my colleagues in service to our nation
-- from senior appointees in my Administration to rank and file
- 2 -
civil servants. Most are outstanding. Most do a superb job. But
still you might say, with no disrespect for the others, that I've
?
saved the best for last -- and I mean you, the men and women who
keep our ships and guard our shores, the men and women who serve
with the armed forces of the United States of America.
In the months ahead I will be talking a great deal about
service -- not service that is compelled, but service that is
given freely and openly, the service of the strong heart.
I will speak about those who give their time and love to
their communities, to help those who cannot fully help
themselves.
Insert Saila of the year?
Long ago it was written that the quality of mercy is not
strained; and I will speak of those who dedicate a portion of
their lives to mercy for humanity.
And I will speak about you, for in a way that every American
knows, and every man, woman, and child in our land salutes, you
who stand here today set our Nation's standard for service.
You keep the peace on the frontiers of freedom around the
world. And in every corner of the globe, millions recognize you
and the flag you carry as their symbol of hope. Yes, wherever
you go, you take America and all it represents with you and you
do it with a pride and dedication that few have ever matched.
I know some say that it's just a job. But when a sailor
must put to sea for 6 months or more at a time, and come home to
find that the child who could barely crawl, can walk and say a
few words, that's more than a job -- that is service.
- 3 -
When a Marine or soldier spends long hours on cold night's
sentry duty at the D.M.Z. in Korea or at Checkpoint Charlie in
Berlin, he is not just filling a job but is answering the call of
service.
And the mechanic who inspects the plane engine or ship power
plant one last time and makes double and triple sure that every
screw, every hose, every weld is as it should be -- that mechanic
is dedicating himself or herself not simply to a job but to a
concept of service to country that is the highest in the world.
Around the world, others have seen and know what your
dedication to service means.
You may remember that last year, the Soviet Union's top
military man at the time, Marshal Akhromeyev, visited the United
States. He spent a day on a supercarrier like yours, as it went
through exercises in these waters, and he visited installations
across our Nation. He saw much of the amazing weaponry and
machinery in our arsenal, and when he finally came to visit the
White House, I could see that he was impressed. But I soon
learned that what most impressed him was not our miraculous
technology or incredible firepower, but the enlisted men and
women that he met on his tours. He couldn't believe that we gave
our enlisted men and women jobs that only officers would be
permitted to handle in his own military. He couldn't believe the
obvious dedication of America's enlisted men and women in their
jobs, their knowledge of the machinery they handled, and their
- 4 -
readiness and ability to answer questions. In short, he couldn't
believe your dedication to service.
I know you've heard it from your parents. Those of you who
are married have heard it from your husbands or wives and
children. But it goes for everyone across the country, let me
say we're all very, very proud of you and of the job you're
doing.
In the years ahead, I want to make sure that those who build
our ships, planes, and weapons live up to the standards of
service, dedication, and duty that this crew and this shipyard
set.
I've been inside a submarine while depth charges were going
off all around it. I know what it's like to hear the steel
strain and creak and the rivets pop and to pray to God that the
people in charge of buying and building cared as much about the
boat as you do.
I believe that the overwhelming majority of procurement
officers and defense contractors do care that much. I am
determined to make sure that every single one of them does.
My message will be just this simple: Don't think it's just
anyone out there. Think it's your son or daughter -- and
remember that their lives depend on the things you make. And if
you're not ready to care that much and work that hard, you're not
ready to do business with the United States Government.
Let me give you an example -- cost overruns. Overruns
didn't start yesterday. The first dry dock ever built for our
Navy is still operating not far from here in this shipyard. It
- 5 -
was finished more than a century and a half ago. The actual
final cost was three times the original estimate.
But even if overruns are not new, they are still wrong --
and hurt the national security, particularly when budgets are
tight. We want tighter controls and higher standards in weapons
procurement, and we will get tighter controls and higher
standards in weapons procurement. You deserve the very best
equipment and weapons. You are getting them most of the time
now. We are determined that you will get them all of the time.
One other thing. I am determined to expand the national
consensus for the budgets that support our Nation's defenses. I
will do this because the first bulwark of our national defense is
our national will. If our will is ruptured, our ship of state
cannot sail -- or at least sail safely. I firmly believe that
the vital first step to broadening our national consensus on
defense is to wring the last drop of waste and mismanagement out
of the way we buy our weapons. And that's what we intend to do.
It's what you might call my bond to you. When a family
sends a son or husband to sea or to boot camp or to flight school
to defend our nation, they are making a sacrifice. It is a great
and noble sacrifice.
Think of all the good all those sacrifices added up together
have meant around the world in the last few years.
WRONE
The slaughter of the Iran-Iraq War has ended because America
had a strong Navy that it was ready to deploy.
speech
Fun
- 6 -
Europe is nearing the milestone that will mark its longest
period of peace since the fall of the Roman Empire because
America has a strong Army.
And the Soviet Union has begun to talk seriously about
strategic arms reductions, because our missile and bomber forces
are strong.
For humanity's dreams of peace, families across America give
up their sons and daughters to the service of their country.
When the record of our time is finally written, I hope it will be
the story of the final triumph of peace and freedom throughout
the globe -- the story of the sunrise in the day of mankind's age
old aspirations. And on that day, who were the heroes,
generations to come will ask? Who drove the chariots of fire
across the sky? Who brought that day to the earth? And the
answer will be you. In the next four years I will be not just
your commander-in-chief, but your friend. And together we will
work to spin the gossamer thread of human dreams into a sturdy
fabric of peace that will last for generations to come.
Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.
SEqu
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JAN-28-89 SAT 11:32
P.02
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
USS AMERICA (CV 66)
FPO NEW YORK 09531-2790
1650
05
25 JAN 1989
From: Commanding Officer, USS AMERICA (CV 66)
To: A01 Joseph D. Robinson, USN, 212-70-0046
Subj: LETTER OF COMMENDATION
1. I take great pleasure in commending you for your sustained outstanding
performance which resulted in your selection as USS AMERICA "SAILOR OF THE
YEAR" for 1988.
2. Your expertise in the aviation ordnance field has been instrumental in the
development of solid management practices and highly effective weapons move-
ment procedures. You have consistently demonstrated exemplary profession-
alism, uncommon initiative and sound judgement in the performance of your
duties. During AMERICA's overhaul, when you were assigned the responsibil-
ities of G-1 Flight Deck Division Officer, you ensured the division's work
package was completed precisely and ahead of schedule. Additionally, you
personally orchestrated the proper Installation of several SHIPALTS and
directed the successful rehabilitation of all assigned Divisional and Air Wing
spaces. Always seeking to make improvements, you coordinated with Naval
Weapons Station, Earle, NJ. for personnel training in VERTREP procedures,
which proved highly beneficial in the safe conduct of four major weapons
onloads. In the last eight months you methodically prepared the Flight Deck
Ordnance workcenter for the Explosive Safety Review and the Ordnance Handling
Safety Assist Inspection where no major discrepancies were noted in twenty-one
spaces.
3. In addition to your military duties, you have taken time to assist your
community by establishing a Neighborhood Watch Program, unselfishly con-
tributing over 100 hours to its development and implementation. Such actions
are most commendable, providing a valuable and necessary bond between your
community and the Navy.
4. You have served AMERICA admirably with your uncompromising standards,
can-do spirit and always cheerful attitude. As a member and leader in
AMERICA's team, you can be justly proud of your many fine accomp Mishments
and superb performance. Well Done!
COONAN,
Chriss Winston changes
(Judge)
January 30, 1989
1:00 p.m.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER U.S.S. AMERICA
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1989
Thank you. It's great to be here on one of the greatest
ships in the world, with a crew that knows the meaning of the
X
words "my ship, my country" -- crew of the U.S.S. America.
You know, as an old carrier pilot, today is a special day
for me. I can't help thinking of the carrier I once sailed on.
They weren't as big in those days. In fact, I think my ship
could have floated in the stew kettles down in your mess.
But we knew, just as you, how much we owed to the men and
women at the shipyards. And from the day of Revolutionary era
sloops to the most modern supercarriers, no shipyard has written
a prouder chapter in the history of the United States Navy than
the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. All over the world, those who love
the sea and the ships that sail on it know that Norfolk stands
for excellence. Norfolk is a national treasure -- and we're
going to keep it that way.
My visit today is the final stop on what you might call an
inaugural trip. For the past several days I have been visiting
with the men and women who are my colleagues in service to our
nation -- from senior appointees in my Administration to rank and
file civil servants. Most are outstanding. Most do a superb
job. But still you might say, with no disrespect for the others,
that I've saved for last those whose service demands the most --
and I mean you, the men and women who keep our ships and guard
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our shores, the men and women who serve with the armed forces of
the United States of America.
In the months ahead I will be talking a great deal about
service -- not service that is compelled, but service that is
given freely and openly, the service of the strong heart and the
questing soul.
I will speak about those who give their time and love to
their communities, to help those who cannot fully help
themselves.
Long ago it was written that the quality of mercy is not
strained; and I will speak of those who dedicate a portion of
their lives to mercy for humanity.
And I will speak about you, for in a way that every American
?
knows, and every man, woman, and child in our land salutes, you
who stand here today set our Nation's standard for service. And
by by
let me start right now and ask someone who helps set the pace on
SO
this ship to step forward and take a seat up here on the plat form
aviation lot Class
-- your "Sailor of the Year" for 1988, A01 Joseph Robinson.
All of you keep the peace on the frontiers of freedom around
the world. And in every corner of the globe, millions recognize
you and the flag you carry as their symbol of hope. Yes,
wherever you go, you take America and all it represents with you
and you do it with a pride and dedication that few have ever
matched.
I know some say that it's just a job. But when a sailor
must put to sea for 6 months or more at a time, and come home to
find that the child who could barely crawl, can walk and say a
- 3 -
few words, that's more than a job -- that is service and more
importantly, sacrifice.
When a soldier spends long hours on cold night's sentry duty
at the D.M.Z. in Korea or at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, he is
not just filling a job but is answering the call of service.
And the mechanic who inspects the plane engine or ship power
plant one last time and makes double and triple sure that every
screw, every hose, every weld is as it should be -- that mechanic
is dedicating himself or herself not simply to a job but to a
concept of service to country that is the highest in the world.
Around the world, others have seen and know what your
dedication to service means.
You may remember that last year, the Soviet Union's top
military man at the time, Marshal Akhromeyev, visited the United
States. He spent a day on a carrier not unlike yours, as it went
through exercises in these waters, and he visited installations
across our Nation. He saw much of the amazing weaponry and
machinery in our arsenal, and when he finally came to visit the
White House, I let it be known that he was impressed. And what
most impressed him was not our miraculous technology or
incredible firepower, but the enlisted men and women that he met
on his tours. He couldn't believe that we gave our enlisted men
and women jobs that only officers would be permitted to handle in
his own military. He couldn't believe the obvious dedication of
America's enlisted men and women to their jobs, their knowledge
of the machinery they handled, and their readiness and ability to
- 4 -
answer questions. In short, he couldn't believe your dedication
to service.
I know you've heard it from your parents. Those of you who
are married have heard it from your husbands or wives and from
your children. But it goes for everyone across the country, let
me say we're all very, very proud of you and of the job you're
doing.
In the years ahead, I want to make sure that those who build
our ships, planes, and weapons live up to the standards of
service, dedication, and duty that this crew and this shipyard
set.
I've been inside a submarine while depth charges were going
off all around it. I know what it's like to hear the steel
strain and creak and the rivets pop and to pray to God that the
people in charge of buying and building cared as much about the
X
vessel as you do.
I believe that the overwhelming majority of procurement
officers and defense contractors do care that much. I am
determined to make sure that every single one of them does.
My message to them will be just this simple: Don't think
it's just anyone out there. Think it's your son or daughter --
and remember that their lives depend on the things you make. And
if you're not ready to care that much and work that hard, you're
not ready to do business with the United States Government.
Let me give you an example -- cost overruns. Overruns
didn't start yesterday. The first/dry Stary dock ever built/for exclusively our
Navy is still operating not far from here in this shipyard. It
- 5 -
was finished more than a century and a half ago. The actual
final cost was three times the original estimate.
But even if overruns are not new, they are still wrong --
and hurt the national security, particularly when budgets are
tight. We want tighter controls and higher standards in weapons
procurement, and we will get tighter controls and higher
standards in weapons procurement. You deserve the very best
equipment and weapons. You are getting them most of the time
now. We are determined that you will get them all of the time.
One other thing. I am determined to expand the national
consensus for the budgets that support our Nation's defenses. I
will do this because the first bulwark of our national defense is
our national will. If our will is ruptured, our ship of state
cannot sail -- or at least sail safely. I firmly believe that
the vital first step to broadening our national consensus on
defense is to wring the last drop of waste and mismanagement out
of the way we buy our weapons. And that's what we intend to do.
It's what you might call my bond to you. When a family
sends a son or husband to sea or to boot camp or to flight school
to defend our nation, they are making a sacrifice -- and it is a
great and noble sacrifice. Think of all the good all those
sacrifices added up together have meant around the world in the
last few years.
When the record of our time is finally written, I hope it
will be the story of the final triumph of peace and freedom
throughout the globe -- the story of the sunrise in the day of
mankind's age old aspirations. And on that day, who were the
- 6 -
heroes, generations to come will ask? Who drove the chariots of
fire across the sky? Who brought that day to the earth? And the
answer will be you. During the next four years I will be not
just your commander-in-chief, but your friend. And together we
will work to spin the gossamer thread of human dreams into a
sturdy fabric of peace that will last for generations to come.
Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.
Master
(Judge) 30
January 29, 1989
1:00 p.m.
on the
U.S.S. America
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRCRAFT CARRIER OFF NORFOLK
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1989
Nor Salk, Virginia
Thank you. It's great to be here on one of the greatest
with
ships in the world, with a crew that knows the meaning of the
U.S.S.
words "my ship, my country "Acrew of the America.
And wasn't it the [airwing designation] that taught Qadhafi
a lesson that he 11 never forget.
You know, as an old carrier pilot, today is a special day
for me. I can't help thinking of the carrier I once sailed on.
They weren't as big in those days. In fact, I think my shinp boat
could have floated in the stew kettles down in your mess.
But we knew, just as the you crew and airwing of "the America"
know, how much we owed to the men and women at the shipyards.
And from the day of Revolutionary era sloops to the most modern
supercarriers, no shipyard has written a prouder chapter in the
history of the United States Navy than love the Norfolk Naval shipyard Ship
Yard. All over the world, those who know the sea and the ships
that sail on it know that Norfolk stands for excellence. Norfolk
is a national treasure -- and we're going to keep it that way.
My visit today is the final stop on what you might call an
past
inaugural trip. For the several days I have been visiting with
the men and women who are my colleagues in service to our nation
-- from senior appointees in my Administration to rank and file
And let me start night now by
Seward and
someone who helps set the pace on this
to slep forward and
shipts your Sailor of the year" 80 1988,
AOI Joseph Rabinson.
here on the
take a seat up
civil servants. Most are outstanding. Most do a superb job. But
still you might say, with no disrespect for the others, that I've
for last Those whose service demandsthe most
saved the best for last -- and I mean you, the men and women who
keep our ships and guard our shores, the men and women who serve
with the armed forces of the United States of America.
In the months ahead I will be talking a great deal about
service -- not service that is compelled, but service that is
given freely and openly, the service of the strong heart and the
questing soul.
I will speak about those who give their time and love to
their communities, to help those who cannot fully help
themselves.
Long ago it was written that the quality of mercy is not
strained; and I will speak of those who dedicate a portion of
their lives to mercy for humanity.
And I will speak about you, for in a way that every American
knows, and every man, woman, and child in our land salutes, you
who stand here today set our Nation's standard for service.
All of you
You keep the peace on the frontiers of freedom around the
world. And in every corner of the globe, millions recognize you
and the flag you carry as their symbol of hope. Yes, wherever
you go, you take America and all it represents with you and you
do it with a pride and dedication that few have ever matched.
I know some say that it's just a job. But when a sailor
must put to sea for 6 months or more at a time, and come home to
find that the child who could barely crawl, can walk and say a
few words, that's more than a job -- that is service, and more
umportantly sacrifice
- 3 -
When Marine or soldier spends long hours on cold night's
sentry duty at the D.M.Z. in Korea or at Checkpoint Charlie in
Berlin, he is not just filling a job but is answering the call of
service.
And the mechanic who inspects the plane engine or ship power
plant one last time and makes double and triple sure that every
screw, every hose, every weld is as it should be -- that mechanic
is dedicating himself or herself not simply to a job but to a
concept of service to country that is the highest in the world.
Around the world, others have seen and know what your
dedication to service means.
You may remember that last year, the Soviet Union's top
military man at the time, Marshal Akhromeyev, visited the United
notun
States. He spent a day on a supercarrier like yours, as it went
through exercises in these waters, and he visited installations
across our Nation. He saw much of the amazing weaponry and
machinery in our arsenal, and when he finally came to visit the
Jest
And
White House, could that he was impressed. But I soon
helet it be known
learned that what most impressed him was not our miraculous
technology or incredible firepower but the enlisted men and
women that he met on his tours. He couldn't believe that we gave
our enlisted men and women jobs that only officers would be
permitted to handle in his own military. He couldn't believe the
obvious dedication of America's enlisted men and women in their
jobs, their knowledge of the machinery they handled, and their
- 4 -
readiness and ability to answer questions. In short, he couldn't
believe your dedication to service.
I know you've heard it from your parents. Those of you who
are married have heard it from your husbands or wives and from your
children. But it goes for everyone across the country, let me
say we're all very, very proud of you and of the job you're
doing.
In the years ahead, I want to make sure that those who build
our ships, planes, and weapons live up to the standards of
service, dedication, and duty that this crew and this shipyard
set.
I've been inside a submarine while depth charges were going
off all around it. I know what it's like to hear the steel
strain and creak and the rivets pop and to pray to God that the
people in charge of buying and building cared as much about the vessel
boat
as you do.
I believe that the overwhelming majority of procurement
officers and defense contractors do care that much. I am
determined to make sure that every single one of them does.
to them
3
My message will be just this simple: Don't think it's just
anyone out there. Think it's your son or daughter -- and
remember that their lives depend on the things you make. And if
you're not ready to care that much and work that hard, you're not
ready to do business with the United States Government.
Let me give you an example -- cost overruns. Overruns
1
didn't start yesterday. The firstAdry dock ever built for our
Navy is still operating not far from here in this shipyard. It
- 5 -
was finished more than a century and a half ago. The actual
final cost was three times the original estimate.
But even if overruns are not new, they are still wrong --
and hurt the national security, particularly when budgets are
tight. We want tighter controls and higher standards in weapons
procurement, and we will get tighter controls and higher
standards in weapons procurement. You deserve the very best
equipment and weapons. You are getting them most of the time
now. We are determined that you will get them all of the time.
One other thing. I am determined to expand the national
consensus for the budgets that support our Nation's defenses. I
will do this because the first bulwark of our national defense is
our national will. If our will is ruptured, our ship of state
cannot sail -- or at least sail safely. I firmly believe that
the vital first step to broadening our national consensus on
defense is to wring the last drop of waste and mismanagement out
of the way we buy our weapons. And that's what we intend to do.
It's what you might call my bond to you. When a family
sends a son or husband to sea or to boot camp or to flight school
and
to defend our nation, they are making a sacrifice It is a great
and noble sacrifice.
Think of all the good all those sacrifices added up together
have meant around the world in the last few years.
The slaughter of the Iran-Iraq War has ended because America
had a strong Navy that it was ready to deploy.
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Europe is nearing the milestone that will mark its longest
period of peace since the fall of the Roman Empire because
America has a strong Army.
And the Soviet Union has begun to talk seriously about
strategic arms reductions, because our missile and bomber forces
are strong.
For humanity's dreams of peace, families across America give
up their sons and daughters to the service of their country.
When the record of our time is finally written, I hope it will be
the story of the final triumph of peace and freedom throughout
the globe -- the story of the sunrise in the day of mankind's age
old aspirations. And on that day, who were the heroes,
generations to come will ask? Who drove the chariots of fire
across the sky? Who brought that day to the earth? And the
answer will be you. Duning In the next four years I will be not just
your commander-in-chief, but your friend. And together we will
work to spin the gossamer thread of human dreams into a sturdy
fabric of peace that will last for generations to come.
Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.