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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 20, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND VICE PRESIDENT
DURING SIGNING CEREMONY FOR
THE SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
The Vice President's Office
The Old Executive Office Building
1:08 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Well, to the members of Congress here and
members of the Joint Chiefs, distinguished guests, thank you. It's a
great pleasure to be here on an occasion of this nature. And I want
to thank all of you for being here. You're helping to fulfill a
promise that I made 18 months ago in Huntsville, Alabama -- at the
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center.
I pledged then and I'm proud now to reestablish the
National Space Council. I've asked Vice President Quayle to serve as
chairman. Under his able leadership, I'm confident that the Space
Council will bring coherence and continuity and commitment to our
efforts to explore, study and develop space. I look to the Council
to coordinate our civil, military and commercial efforts. We must
establish a permanent manned presence in space by building the space
station, Freedom. We must encourage private initiatives in
investment, and we must ensure our national security through
effective defense activities in space.
You know, when people talk about space exploration, what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say that it captures the
American imagination. But it's much more than that. Our efforts in
space unleash the imagination.
And 20 years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by the space program. We must continue on the path we've
blazed in earlier decades with a renewed dedication.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future and, I
would add, to the quality of life here on Earth. And it offers a
technological frontier, creating jobs for tomorrow. And space
programs inspire an interest in math and science, engineering in
young people -- knowledge so important for a competitive future.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of years old
and billions of light years away. Space is the manifest destination
of a new generation and a new century.
Mr. Vice President, I plan to sign this Executive Order
with one objective in mind -- to keep America first in space, and
it's only a matter of time before the world salutes the first men and
women on their way outward into the solar system. All of us want
them to be Americans.
And now I'd like to ask the Vice President to say a few
words, and then I'll be honored to sign this declaration.
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Mr. President,
and welcome back to your former office. It's about 100 days ago, a
little less, that you were here to witness the official signing of
the desk, of the Vice President's desk, and we welcome you back today
as you establish the Space Council.
I certainly look forward to getting involved with the
MORE
- 2 -
Space Council, working with the members of Congress to develop a
coherent space policy and space strategy for this country.
Space is certainly the frontier - -- it is a frontier that
we understand and we're going to be there. Space is important to us
from an economic point of view, from a national security point of
view, and certainly from a point of view of technology.
So, Mr. President, we take your charge with a great deal
of seriousness. We will be working with all deliberation and
cooperation with members of Congress and the space community, that we
will work and present a very good space policy and strategy for the
future of this nation.
Thank you very much.
(The Executive Order is signed.)
END
1:12 P.M. EDT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 20, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND VICE PRESIDENT
DURING SIGNING CEREMONY FOR
THE SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
The Vice President's Office
The Old Executive Office Building
1:08 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Well, to the members of Congress here and
members of the Joint Chiefs, distinguished guests, thank you. It's a
great pleasure to be here on an occasion of this nature. And I want
to thank all of you for being here. You're helping to fulfill a
promise that I made 18 months ago in Huntsville, Alabama -- at the
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center.
I pledged then and I'm proud now to reestablish the
National Space Council. I've asked Vice President Quayle to serve as
chairman. Under his able leadership, I'm confident that the Space
Council will bring coherence and continuity and commitment to our
efforts to explore, study and develop space. I look to the Council
to coordinate our civil, military and commercial efforts. We must
establish a permanent manned presence in space by building the space
station, Freedom. We must encourage private initiatives in
investment, and we must ensure our national security through
effective defense activities in space.
You know, when people talk about space exploration, what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say that it captures the
American imagination. But it's much more than that. Our efforts in
space unleash the imagination.
And 20 years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by the space program. We must continue on the path we've
blazed in earlier decades with a renewed dedication.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future and, I
would add, to the quality of life here on Earth. And it offers a
technological frontier, creating jobs for tomorrow. And space
programs inspire an interest in math and science, engineering in
young people -- knowledge so important for a competitive future.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of years old
and billions of light years away. Space is the manifest destination
of a new generation and a new century.
Mr. Vice President, I plan to sign this Executive Order
with one objective in mind -- to keep America first in space, and
it's only a matter of time before the world salutes the first men and
women on their way outward into the solar system. All of us want
them to be Americans.
And now I'd like to ask the Vice President to say a few
words, and then I'll be honored to sign this declaration.
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Mr. President,
and welcome back to your former office. It's about 100 days ago, a
little less, that you were here to witness the official signing of
the desk, of the Vice President's desk, and we welcome you back today
as you establish the Space Council.
I certainly look forward to getting involved with the
MORE
- 2 -
Space Council, working with the members of Congress to develop a
coherent space policy and space strategy for this country.
Space is certainly the frontier - -- it is a frontier that
we understand and we're going to be there. Space is important to us
from an economic point of view, from a national security point of
view, and certainly from a point of view of technology.
So, Mr. President, we take your charge with ᵢ a great deal
of seriousness. We will be working with all deliberation and
cooperation with members of Congress and the space community, that we
will work and present a very good space policy and strategy for the
future of this nation.
Thank you very much.
(The Executive Order is signed.)
END
1:12 P.M. EDT
REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
VICE PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE
1:05 P.M.
THANK YOU. IT IS A GREAT PLEASURE TO BE WITH YOU
TODAY, ON AN OCCASION LIKE THIS.
- 2 -
I WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING HERE. You're
HELPING ME FULFILL A PROMISE I MADE ALMOST 18 MONTHS
AGO, IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA -- AT THE GEORGE C.
MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER. I PLEDGED THEN
-- AND I'M PLEASED AND PROUD NOW -- TO REESTABLISH THE
NATIONAL SPACE COUNCIL.
I HAVE ASKED VICE PRESIDENT QUAYLE To SERVE AS
CHAIRMAN.
- 3 -
UNDER HIS ABLE LEADERSHIP, I'M CONFIDENT THAT THE SPACE
COUNCIL WILL BRING COHERENCE, CONTINUITY, AND
COMMITMENT TO OUR EFFORTS TO EXPLORE, STUDY, AND
DEVELOP SPACE.
I LOOK TO THE COUNCIL TO COORDINATE OUR CIVIL,
MILITARY, AND COMMERCIAL EFFORTS.
- 4 -
WE MUST ESTABLISH A PERMANENT MANNED PRESENCE IN SPACE,
BY BUILDING THE SPACE STATION FREEDOM. WE MUST
ENCOURAGE PRIVATE INITIATIVES AND INVESTMENT. AND WE
MUST ENSURE OUR NATIONAL SECURITY, THROUGH EFFECTIVE
DEFENSE ACTIVITIES IN SPACE. You KNOW, WHEN PEOPLE
TALK ABOUT SPACE EXPLORATION -- WHAT IT REPRESENTS TO
US, IN THIS COUNTRY -- SOME SAY IT CAPTURES THE
AMERICAN IMAGINATION. BUT IT'S MORE THAN THAT. OUR
EFFORTS IN SPACE UNLEASH THE IMAGINATION.
- 5 -
TWENTY YEARS AGO, AN ENTIRE GENERATION OF AMERICANS
WAS INSPIRED BY THE SPACE PROGRAM. WE MUST CONTINUE ON
THE PATH WE'VE BLAZED IN EARLIER DECADES -- WITH
RENEWED DEDICATION.
SPACE IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO OUR NATION'S FUTURE,
AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE HERE ON EARTH. IT OFFERS A
TECHNOLOGICAL FRONTIER, CREATING JOBS FOR TOMORROW.
- 6 -
AND SPACE PROGRAMS INSPIRE AN INTEREST IN MATH,
SCIENCE, AND ENGINEERING IN YOUNG PEOPLE -- KNOWLEDGE
SO IMPORTANT FOR A COMPETITIVE FUTURE.
SPACE OFFERS US THE CHANCE TO UNLOCK SECRETS
BILLIONS OF YEARS OLD, AND BILLIONS OF LIGHT YEARS
AWAY. SPACE IS THE MANIFEST DESTINY OF A NEW
GENERATION -- AND A NEW CENTURY.
- 7 -
MR. VICE PRESIDENT, I SIGN THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER
WITH ONE OBJECTIVE IN MIND: TO KEEP AMERICA FIRST IN
SPACE. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE WORLD
SALUTES THE FIRST MEN AND WOMEN ON THEIR WAY OUTWARD
INTO THE SOLAR SYSTEM. ALL OF US WANT THEM TO BE
AMERICANS.
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Document No. 027584
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/19/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING CEREMONY FOR SPACE COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE ORDER
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
R
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
X
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
GRAHAM
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
PRES. CHANGES
9:40 AM
(Lange/Blessey)
April 19, 1989
5:30 p.m.
[SPACE. DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIME]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(+ You know, one of my staff just told
me that space is the "final frontier." And I spent the last two
years thinking the final frontier was New Hampshire
))
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
C
Flight
Alabama -- at the George/Marshall Space Center. I pledged then
-- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to reestablish the National
Space Council.
I have asked Vice President Quayle to serve as Chairman.
Under his able leadership, I'm confident that the Space Council
will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to our efforts
to explore, study, and develop space.
I look to the Council to coordinate our civil, military, and
commercial efforts. We must / establish a permanent manned
presence in space, by building the Space Station Freedom
we
must
west
encourage private initiatives and investment and ensure our
2
national security, through effective defense activities in space.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. But it's more than that. Our efforts in
space unleash the imagination.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by the space program. We must continue on the path
we've blazed in earlier decades -- with renewed dedication.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future, and the
quality of life here on earth. It offers a technological
frontier, creating jobs for tomorrow. And space programs inspire
an interest in math, science, and engineering in young people --
knowledge so important for a competitive future.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and billions of light years away. Space is the
manifest destiny of a new generation -- and a new century.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order with one
objective in mind: to keep America first in space. It is only a
matter of time before the world salutes the first men and women
on their way outward, into the solar system. All of us want them
to be Americans.
These isne minor punctuation changes
from Jim Cicconi. The President's changes
(Lange/Blessey)
Dre on their way.
April 19, 1989
3:30 p.m.
[SPACE. DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE] VIP5 OEOB office
[TIME] 1:05p.m.
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(( You know, one of my staff just told
me that space is the "final frontier." And I spent the last two
years thinking the final frontier was New Hampshire ))
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George/Marshall Space Flight Center. I pledged then
C.
Parter
-- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to reestablish the National
Space Council.
I have asked Vice President Quayle to serve as Chairman.
Under his able leadership, I'm confident that the Space Council
will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to our efforts
to explore, study, and develop space.
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I look to the Council to coordinate our civil, military, and
commercial efforts. We must: establish a permanent manned
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whods
presence in space, by building the Space Station Freedom;
we must
encourage private initiatives and investment
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and A ensure our
must
2
national security, through effective defense activities in space.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. But it's more than that. Our efforts in
space unleash the imagination.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by the space program. We must continue on the path
we've blazed in earlier decades -- with renewed dedication.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future, and the
quality of life here on earth. It offers a technological
frontier, creating jobs for tomorrow. And space programs inspire
an interest in math, science, and engineering in young people --
knowledge so important for a competitive future.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and billions of light years away. Space is the
manifest destiny of a new generation -- and a new century.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order with one
objective in mind: to keep America first in space. It is only a
matter of time before the world salutes the first men and women
on their way outward into the solar system. All of us want them
to be Americans.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Signing of Space Council
Executive Order
The draft remarks for the signing of the National Space
Council Executive order should go over well at the ceremony.
We have a couple minor editorial suggestions which we
think will strengthen the remarks. We recommend that the
third paragraph on the first page be eliminated. To imply
that the President did not realize space was the "final
frontier" until one of his staff just told him is
inappropriate and talking about the New Hampshire primary is
not presidential.
In the fourth paragraph on page one the correct title is
the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. The center is
most commonly referred to as the "Marshall Space Flight
Center". We suggest the President refer to it as such.
The second paragraph on page three is a bad joke and
should be eliminated. This remark is inappropriate, given the
serious questions surrounding the space commercialization
issue. We strongly recommend this paragraph be eliminated.
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No.
027584SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
4/18/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
GRAHAM
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday, April 18, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Blessey)
April 18, 1989
8:00 a.m.
1989 APR 10
[SPACE.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIME]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(( You know, last month I asked Millie if she was interested in
being a Space Dog. She looked at me for a moment -- sort of a
pregnant pause
but no go. I think she was overcome by the
gravity of the situation
[I can see why. One of my staff just told me that space is
the "final frontier." And I spent the last two years thinking
the final frontier was New Hampshire )) ]
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George C. Marshall Space FLIGHT Center. Refer to as
n
Marshall space FLIGHT CENTER".
I pledged then -- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to
reestablish the National Space Council. I have asked Vice
President Quayle to chair this council -- and to work with the
2
heads of key departments -- to reassert America's preeminence in
space.
With the Vice President's leadership, I'm confident that the
Space Council will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to
our efforts -- and give voice and leadership to a great American
ambition.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. I disagree.
Shared national efforts like the space program unleash the
imagination. They set it free.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by our efforts in space. Today, our commitment to lead
in space needs restatement and focus. We must continue on the
path we've blazed in earlier decades, with a renewed sense of
direction.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future -- our
national security, our continued economic growth, and the quality
of life here on earth. It offers a technological frontier,
creating jobs for tomorrow's labor market. And space programs
3
inspire an interest in math, science, and engineering in young
people, so important for a competitive future.
J
(( You know, I read a lot about the commercialization of space.
But it's important that we don't go too far. Already, every time
I go out, I see so many signs that say, "Space for Rent." Who
owns this stuff, anyway? )) ]
There was a time when the thought of putting a man into
space demanded a great leap of faith. Now we make those leaps
all the time. We must set our sights ever higher.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and millions of miles away. In space, man is no
accidental tourist. Space is our manifest destination -- in
every direction. It means a universe of infinite possibilities,
limited only by our will to imagine.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order as one small
step, to renew America's leadership in space. I look to you and
the Space Council, to establish the right goals; pick up the
pace; and keep America first in space.
(Lange/Blessey)
April 19, 1989
3:30 p.m.
[SPACE.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE] V.P's UEOB office
[TIME]
1:05
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(( You know, one of my staff just told
me that space is the "final frontier." And I spent the last two
years thinking the final frontier was New Hampshire. ))
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George Marshall Space Center. I pledged then
-- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to reestablish the National
Space Council.
I have asked Vice President Quayle to serve as Chairman.
Under his able leadership, I'm confident that the Space Council
will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to our efforts
to explore, study, and develop space.
I look to the Council to coordinate our civil, military, and
commercial efforts. We must: establish a permanent manned
presence in space, by building the Space Station Freedom;
encourage private initiatives and investment; and ensure our
2
national security, through effective defense activities in space.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. But it's more than that. Our efforts in
space unleash the imagination.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by the space program. We must continue on the path
we've blazed in earlier decades -- with renewed dedication.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future, and the
quality of life here on earth. It offers a technological
frontier, creating jobs for tomorrow. And space programs inspire
an interest in math, science, and engineering in young people --
knowledge so important for a competitive future.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and billions of light years away. Space is the
manifest destiny of a new generation -- and a new century.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order with one
objective in mind: to keep America first in space. It is only a
matter of time, before the world salutes the first men and women
on their way outward, into the solar system. All of us want them
to be Americans.
Document No.
027584SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
4/18/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
takeout
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
jokesi
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER will be minor
DARMAN N/C
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
(conjokes)
GRAHAM
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY N/C
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday, April 18, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Blessey)
April 18, 1989
1989 IPR 10 2311:14
8:00 a.m.
[SPACE.I DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIME]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(( You know, last month I asked Millie if she was interested in
being a Space Dog. She looked at me for a moment -- sort of a
pregnant pause but no go. I think she was overcome by the
gravity of the situation
I can see why. One of my staff just told me that space is
the "final frontier." And I spent the last two years thinking
the final frontier was New Hampshire
))
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George Marshall Space Center.
I pledged then -- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to
reestablish the National Space Council. I have asked Vice
to WORK w TH the Councel
President Quayle to chair this council and to work with the
and Under his able,
2
heads of key departments -- to reassert America's preeminence in
space.
Under his able
With the Vice President S- leadership, I'm confident that the
Space Council will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to
to explore studes and develop space.
our efforts
and give voice and leadership to a great American
ambition.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. I disagree.
Our
in
Shared national efforts like the space program unleash the
imagination. They set it free.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by our efforts in space. Today, our commitment to lead
in space needs restatement and focus. We must continue on the
path we've blazed in earlier decades, with a renewed Fecognation sense of
tonger direction term seals received sense of dedi cation
Space is vitally important to our nation's future -- our
national security, our continued economic growth, and the quality
of life here on earth. It offers a technological frontier,
creating jobs for tomorrow's labor market. And space programs
3
inspire an interest in math, science, and engineering in young
knowlege
people, so important for a competitive future.
(( You know, I read a lot about the commercialization of space.
But it's important that we don't go too far. Already, every time
I go out, I see so many signs that say, "Space for Rent." Who
owns this stuff, anyway? ))
Graham insert
There was a time when the thought of putting a man into
space demanded a great leap of faith. Now we make those leaps
all the time. We must set our sights ever higher.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
b
lightyears
years old, and millions of miles away. In space, man is no
accidental tourist. Space is the our manifest destination of
a
in
every direction. It means a universe of infinite possibilities,
limited only by our will to imagine.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order as one small
rido
step, to renew America's leadership in space. I look to you and
the Space Council, to establish the right goals; pick up the
pace; and keep America first in space.
new general and
a new cen tury.
Document No.
027584SS
2762
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
4/18/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
GRAHAM
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
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RESPONSE:
TO: Chriss Winston
April 18, 1989
The NSC suggests the deletion of the first paragraph (dog joke). With
that deletion, the NSC clears the attached Presidential remarks.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
Brent Scowcroft
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
89 APR 18 P12: 15
(Lange/Blessey)
April 18, 1989
8:00 a.m.
[SPACE.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIME]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(( You know, last month I asked Millie if she was interested in
being a Space Dog. She looked at me for a moment -- sort of a
pregnant pause
but no go. I think she was overcome by the
gravity of the situation
I can see why. One of my staff just told me that space is
the "final frontier." And I spent the last two years thinking
the final frontier was New Hampshire
))
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George Marshall Space Center.
I pledged then -- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to
reestablish the National Space Council. I have asked Vice
President Quayle to chair this council -- and to work with the
2
heads of key departments -- to reassert America's preeminence in
space.
With the Vice President's leadership, I'm confident that the
Space Council will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to
our efforts -- and give voice and leadership to a great American
ambition.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. I disagree.
Shared national efforts like the space program unleash the
imagination. They set it free.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by our efforts in space. Today, our commitment to lead
in space needs restatement and focus. We must continue on the
path we've blazed in earlier decades, with a renewed sense of
direction.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future -- our
national security, our continued economic growth, and the quality
of life here on earth. It offers a technological frontier,
creating jobs for tomorrow's labor market. And space programs
3
inspire an interest in math, science, and engineering in young
people, so important for a competitive future.
(( You know, I read a lot about the commercialization of space.
But it's important that we don't go too far. Already, every time
I go out, I see so many signs that say, "Space for Rent." Who
owns this stuff, anyway? ))
There was a time when the thought of putting a man into
space demanded a great leap of faith. Now we make those leaps
all the time. We must set our sights ever higher.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and millions of miles away. In space, man is no
accidental tourist. Space is our manifest destination -- in
every direction. It means a universe of infinite possibilities,
limited only by our will to imagine.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order as one small
step, to renew America's leadership in space. I look to you and
the Space Council, to establish the right goals; pick up the
pace; and keep America first in space.
Document No.
027584SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
4/18/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
GRAHAM
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday, April 18, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
See comments on pp. 2 and 3, and suggested Insert for p. 2.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Blessey)
April 18, 1989
8:00 a.m.
1989 APR 10 150
[SPACE.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIME]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(( You know, last month I asked Millie if she was interested in
being a Space Dog. She looked at me for a moment -- sort of a
pregnant pause
but no go. I think she was overcome by the
gravity of the situation
I can see why. One of my staff just told me that space is
the "final frontier." And I spent the last two years thinking
the final frontier was New Hampshire
))
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George Marshall Space Center.
I pledged then -- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to
reestablish the National Space Council. I have asked Vice
President Quayle to chair this council -- and to work with the
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will
I particularly depend on the Space Council to provide
the essential coordination among the many agencies
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whose major areas of concern interact with the
Nation's Space endeavors. No longer can we afford the
civil government programs, the military programs and
the commercial sector to pursue their respective goals
in isolation.
I also charge the Space Council to ensure that
our space-related programmatic decisions are in
keeping with the agreed-upon longer/term strategies,
with the appropriate distribution between science,
exploration, and developmental activities.
2
heads of key departments -- to reassert America's preeminence in
space.
With the Vice President's leadership, I'm confident that the
Space Council will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to
our efforts -- and give voice and leadership to a great American
ambition.
INSERT(
A
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. I disagree.
Shared national efforts like the space program unleash the
imagination. They set it free.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by our efforts in space. Today, our commitment to lead
in space needs restatement and focus. We must continue on the
recognition
path we've blazed in earlier decades, with a renewed sense of
direction. longer term goals
Space is vitally important to our nation's future -- our
national security, our continued economic growth, and the quality
of life here on earth. It offers a technological frontier,
creating jobs for tomorrow's labor market And space programs
7
professional and skilled workers
3
inspire an interest in math, science, and engineering in young
people, so important for a competitive future.
(( You know, I read a lot about the commercialization of space.
But it's important that we don't go too far. Already, every time
I go out, I see so many signs that say, "Space for Rent." Who
owns this stuff, anyway? ))
There was a time when the thought of putting a man into
space demanded a great leap of faith. Now we make those leaps
all the time. We must set our sights ever higher.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
billions of light years
years old, and millions of miles away. a In space, man is no
accidental tourist. Space is our manifest destination -- in
every direction. It means a universe of infinite possibilities,
limited only by our will to imagine.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order as one small
step, to renew America's leadership in space. I look to you and
the Space Council, to establish the right goals; pick up the
pace; and keep America first in space.
Many of these secrets have, or are likely to have, relevance
to the problems affecting our global environment.
Drane
Weinstein
VP's office
4/19 am
DRAFT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS AT THE
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER SIGNING CEREMONY
We are here today to inaugurate one of the most important
undertakings of this Administration -- the creation of a National
Space Council. By signing this Executive Order, we will fulfill
a promise made to the American people almost 18 months ago at the
George C. Marshall Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama. I
pledged to reestablish a council, chaired by the Vice-President
and located here in the White House, that would lead America's
efforts to explore, study, and develop space.
As I said [then] "In very basic ways, our exploration of space
defines us as a people -- our willingness to take great risks for
great rewards, to challenge the unknown, to reach beyond
ourselves to strive for knowledge and innovation and growth. Our
commitment to leadership in space is symbolic of the role we seek
in the world."
Nearly thirty years ago, President Kennedy set a goal for
the United States to use our collective talents and energy to
land a man on the moon by the end of that decade. He challenged
our nation to be first in exploration of space, first in manned
space flight, first in development of space science and
technology and its application here on earth.
We have made great strides in these past thirty years -- the
Apollo moon landings, unmanned exploration of the outer reaches
of our solar system, and building the space shuttle all testify
to the diversity and ingenuity of our efforts. Even in the face
of tragedy resulting from the risks inherent in fulfilling our
potential, America has shown that we can and will pick ourselves
up by the bootstraps and carry on to even greater
accomplishments.
Today we face a renewed challenge in space. As a nation, I
believe we must continue on the path we have blazed -- with a
sense of restored dedication. Space is critically important to
our nation's future, our national security, our continued
economic growth, and the quality of life here on Earth.
Space offers us a frontier to expand human activity and
scientific research. We must preserve and develop our
competitive edge to ensure there will be a bright future for
young Americans. Space means jobs in high technology areas that
will constitute tomorrow's labor market. Our activities in space
also lead to the development of new technologies like the
personal computer that become available for our everyday use.
Mr. Vice President, your challenge as Chairman of the Space
Council is to develop and recommend to me space goals, and the
strategies for achieving them, that are worthy of this great
nation. You and
the Council must examine the fundamental questions and goals of
our space policy and develop recommendations in three areas:
-- In our civil space program we must lay plans for the
next century for manned and unmanned exploration, for
building the Space Station Freedom to achieve a permanent
goals
manned presence in space, and for developing and applying
the products of space science and technologies for the
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nation's benefit. We must continue America's preeminence
in manned space flight through a balanced and flexible space
transportation system that includes a safe and sustainable
flight rate for the Space Shuttle. Continuing our leadership
in space, we must at the same time strive to foster
international cooperation in space programs.
-- In the area of commercial space, the Council's mission
is to recommend ways to coordinate all government activities
to nurture and encourage private sector initiatives in
space. We must not only encourage private investment in
space, but also foster efforts to harness America's enormous
creativity and productivity to create new research and
manufacturing opportunities.
-- Our national security also depends upon a strong and
effective space policy. We must have adequate space systems
to ensure America's freedom of action in space. Our space
activities
must be coordinated to provide support for national defense
activities in space.
These will be tough challenges. In meeting them we must use
every effort to ensure that America will remain first in space.
As President Kennedy said when he challenged the Nation to begin
the Apollo moon mission, "For while we cannot guarantee that we
shall one day be first, we can guarantee that any failure to make
this effort will make us last. We take an additional risk by
making it in full view of the world, but
this very risk
enhances our stature when we are successful. But this is not
merely a race. Space is open to us now
We go into space
because whatever mankind must undertake, free men must fully
share. "
Mr. Vice President, I am confident that under your
leadership, and with the active cooperation of all its members,
the Space Council will shape America's activities in space to
meet these enormous challenges. I sign this Executive Order as
the first step toward fulfilling my pledge to renew America's
space leadership.
April 17, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR JIM CICCONI
FROM;
DENISE SCHWARZ
OFFICE OF CABINET AFFAIRS
SUBJECT;
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS; SIGNING OF SPACE COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE ORDER
LOG # 027584SS
We have reviewed the remarks and have incorporated an
addition on page 3. I have bracketed the addition.
Attachment
CC: Chriss Winston
Document No.
027584SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
4/18/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
GRAHAM
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday, April 18, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
APR 18 '88 13:44
NASA HQTS
PAGE. 02
(Lange/Blessey) April 18, 1989
8:00 a.m.
EES 193 10 15 11: 1:-
[SPACE.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIMS]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
You know, last month I asked Millie if she was interested in
being " a Space Dog. She looked at me for a moment -- sort of a
but no go. I think she was overcome by the
pregnant pause
cravity of the situation
I can see why. One of my staff just told me that space is
the "final frontier." And I spent the last two years thinking
the final frontier was New Hampshire "
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George Marshall Space Center.
I pledged then -- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to
reestablish the National Space council. I have asked vice
President Quayle to chair this council -- and to work with the
APR 18 '88 13:44
NASA HQTS
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2
heads of key departments -- to reassert America's preeminence in
space.
with the Vice President's leadership, I'm confident that the
Space Council will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to
our efforts -- and give voice and leadership to a great American
ambition.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. I disagree.
Shared national efforts like the space program unleash the
imagination. They set it free.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by our efforts in space. Today, our commitment to lead
in space needs restatement and focus. We must continue on the
path we've blased in earlier decades, with a renewed sense of
direction.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future -- our
national security, our continued economic growth, and the quality
of life here on earth. It offers A technological frontier,
creating jobs for tomorrow's labor market. And space programs
APR 18 '88 13:44 NASA HQTS
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3
inspire an interest in math, science, and engineering in young
people, so important for a competitive future.
You know, I read a lot about the commercialization of space.
But " it's important that we don't go too far. Already, every time
I go out, I seo so many signs that say, "Space for Rent." Who
owns this stuff, anyway? "
There was a time when the thought of putting a man into
space demanded a great leap of faith. Now we make those leaps
all the time. we must set our sights ever higher.
It is only a matter of time - and a short time at that -
before Space Station Freedom will be a routine stop for
shuttles taking researchers and supplies back and forth. And
it is only a matter of some time thereafter that we will be
thrilled by the bravery of the first men and women on their
way outward into the solar system. You and I and all of us
want them to be Americans.
APR 18 '88 13:45
NASA HQTS
PAGE 05
4
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and millions of miles away. In space, man is no
accidental tourist. Space is our manifest destination -- in
every direction. It means a universe of infinite possibilities,
limited only by our will to imagine.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order as one small
step, to renew America's leadership in space. I look to you and
the Space Council, to establish the right goals; pick up the
pace; and keep America first in space.
(Ciconi's comments)
(Lange/Blessey)
1989 APR 18 AM 11:14
April 18, 1989
8:00 a.m.
[SPACE.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIME]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(( You know, last month I asked Millie if she was interested in
being a Space Dog. She looked at me for a moment -- sort of a
pregnant pause
but no go. I think she was overcome by the
gravity of the situation
I can see why. One of my staff just told me that space is
the "final frontier." And I spent the last two years thinking
the final frontier was New Hampshire
))
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George Marshall Space Center.
I pledged then -- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to
reestablish the National Space Council. I have asked Vice
President Quayle to chair this council -- and to work with the
2
heads of key departments -- to reassert America's preeminence in
space.
With the Vice President's leadership, I'm confident that the
Space Council will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to
our efforts -- and give voice and leadership to a great American
ambition.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country - - some say it captures the
American imagination. disagree But it's more Than that.
Shared national efforts like the space program unleash the
imagination. They set it free.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by our efforts in space. Today, our commitment to lead
in space needs restatement and focus. We must continue on the
path we've blazed in earlier decades, with a renewed sense of
direction.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future -- our
national security, our continued economic growth, and the quality
of life here on earth. It offers a technological frontier,
creating jobs for tomorrow's labor market. And space programs
3
inspire an interest in math, science, and engineering in young
people, so important for a competitive future.
(( You know, I read a lot about the commercialization of space.
But it's important that we don't go too far. Already, every time
I go out, I see so many signs that say, "Space for Rent." Who
owns this stuff, anyway? ))
There was a time when the thought of putting a man into
space demanded a great leap of faith. Now we make those leaps
all the time. We must set our sights ever higher.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and millions of miles away. In space, man is no
accidental tourist. Space is our
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Document No.
027584SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
4/18/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
GRAHAM
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday, April 18, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Blessey)
April 18, 1989
1999 APR 10 2:11:16
8:00 a.m.
[SPACE.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIME]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(( You know, last month I asked Millie if she was interested in
being a Space Dog. She looked at me for a moment -- sort of a
pregnant pause but no go. I think she was overcome by the
gravity of the situation
I can see why. One of my staff just told me that space is
the "final front r." And I spent the last two years thinking
the final frontier was New Hampshire
))
subpessidution not running agr. pre
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George Marshall Space Center.
I pledged then -- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to
reestablish the National Space Council. I have asked Vice
President Quayle to chair this council -- and to work with the
2
heads of key departments -- to reassert America's preeminence in
space.
With the Vice President's leadership, I'm confident that the
Space Council will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to
our efforts -- and give voice and leadership to a great American
ambition.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. I disagree.
Shared national efforts like the space program unleash the
imagination. They set it free.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by our efforts in space. Today, our commitment to lead
in space needs restatement and focus. We must continue on the
path we've blazed in earlier decades, with a renewed sense of
direction.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future -- our
national security, our continued economic growth, and the quality
of life here on earth. It offers a technological frontier,
creating jobs for tomorrow's labor market. And space programs
3
inspire an interest in math, science, and engineering in young
people, so important for a competitive future.
((
You know, I read a lot about the commercialization of space.
deamb
But it's important that we don't go too far. Already, every time
I go out, I see so many signs that say, "Space for Rent." Who
owns this stuff, anyway? ))
There was a time when the thought of putting a man into
space demanded a great leap of faith. Now we make those leaps
all the time. We must set our sights ever higher.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and millions of miles away. In space, man is no
dumb
accidental tourist. Space is our manifest destination -- in
every direction. It means a universe of infinite possibilities,
limited only by our will to imagine.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order as one small
step, to renew America's leadership in space. I look to you and
the Space Council, to establish the right goals; pick up the
pace; and keep America first in space.
Document No.
02758400
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89 4:00 PM
4/18/89
ACTION/CONCURENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
ATE:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
MCCLURE
VICE PRESIDENT
NEWMAN
SUNUNU
PORTER
SCOWCROFT
STUDDERT
DARMAN
UNTERMEYER
BATES
ROGERS
BREEDEN
WINSTON
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
GRAHAM
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, Thank x2930,
Please no later than 4:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday, April 18, 1989. you.
RESPONSE:
GBW
9-18
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Blessey)
8:00 a.m.
[SPACE.DOC]
1929 122 10
SIGNING CEREMONY
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIME]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
know last month I asked Millip if she was -- interested sort of a in
" You Space Dog. She looked at me for a moment by the
being a pause but no go. I think she was overcome
pregnant
gravity of the situation
see why. One of my staff just told me that thinking space is
the "final I Ican frontier." And I spent the last two years
the final frontier was New Hampshire
))
to thank all of you, for being here. You're Huntsville, helping
fulfill I want a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in
me Alabama -- at the George Marshall Space Center.
pledged then -- and I'm pleased and proud now -- vice to
I the National Space Council. I have asked with
reestablish President Quayle to chair this council -- and to work the
2
heads of key departments -- to reassert America's preeminence in
space.
With the Vice President's leadership, I'm confident that the
Space Council will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to
our efforts -- and give voice and leadership to a great American
ambition.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. I disagree.
Shared national efforts like the space program unleash the
imagination. They set it free.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by our efforts in space. Today, our commitment to lead
in space needs restatement and focus. We must continue on the
path we've blazed in earlier decades, with a renewed sense of
direction.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future -- our
national security, our continued economic growth, and the quality
of life here on earth. It offers a technological frontier,
creating jobs for tomorrow's labor market. And space programs
3
inspire an interest in math, science, and engineering in young
people, so important for a competitive future.
" You know, I read a lot about the commercialization of space.
But it's important that we don't go too far. Already, every time
I go out I see SO many signs that say, "Space for Rent." Who
owns this stuff, anyway? ))
There was a time when the thought of putting a man into
space demanded a great leap of faith. Now we make those leaps
all the time. We must set our sights ever higher.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and millions of miles away. In space, man is no
accidental tourist. Space is our manifest destination -- in
every direction. It means a universe of infinite possibilities,
limited only by our will to imagine.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order as one small
step, to renew America's leadership in space. I look to you and
the Space Council, to establish the right goals; pick up the
pace; and keep America first in space.
Document No.
027584SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
4/18/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
GRAHAM
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday, April 18, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
All comments AP
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Blessey)
April 18, 1989
1989 APR 18 25:11:14
8:00 a.m.
[SPACE.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIME]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(( You know, last month I asked Millie if she was interested in
being a Space Dog. She looked at me for a moment -- sort of a
pregnant pause
but no go. I think she was overcome by the
gravity of the situation
I can see why. One of my staff just told me that space is
the "final frontier." And I spent the last two years thinking
the final frontier was New Hampshire
))
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George Marshall Space Center.
I pledged then -- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to
reestablish the National Space Council. I have asked Vice
President Quayle to chair this council -- and to work with the
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heads of key departments -- to reassert America's preeminence
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With the Vice President's leadership, It m confident that the
Space Council will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to
our efforts -- and give voice and leadership to a great American
ambition.
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You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. I disagree.
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Shared national efforts like the space program unleash the
imagination. They set it free
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by our efforts in space. Today, our commitment to lead
in space needs restatement and focus. We must continue on the
path we've blazed in earlier decades, with a renewed sense of
direction.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future -- our
national security, our continued economic growth, and the quality
of life here on earth. It offers a technological frontier,
creating jobs for tomorrow,'s labor market. And space programs
3
inspire an interest in math, science, and engineering in young
knowledge
people, so important for a competitive future.
(( You know, I read a lot about the commercialization of space.
But it's important that we don't go too far. Already, every time
I go out, I see so many signs that say, "Space for Rent." Who
owns this stuff, anyway? ))
There was a time when the thought of putting a man into
space demanded a great leap of faith. Now we make those leaps
all the time. We must set our sights ever higher.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and millions of miles away. In space, man is no
accidental tourist. Space is our manifest destination -- in
every direction. It means a universe of infinite possibilities,
limited only by our will to imagine.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order as one small
step, to renew America's leadership in space. I look to you and
the Space Council, to establish the right goals; pick up the
pace; and keep America first in space.
Auggests Shuttle
program is too slow?
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
PATRICIA MACK BRYAN PMB
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Signing of Space
Council Executive Order
Pursuant to your staffing memorandum of April 18, 1989, Counsel's
Office has reviewed the above-referenced remarks. We have no
legal objection to these remarks.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
CC: James W. Cicconi
(Lange/Blessey)
April 18, 1989
8:00 a.m.
[SPACE.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SIGNING CEREMONY
SPACE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1989
[PLACE]
[TIME]
Thank you. It is a great pleasure to be with you today, on
an occasion like this.
(( You know, last month I asked Millie if she was interested in
being a Space Dog. She looked at me for a moment -- sort of a
pregnant pause
but no go. I think she was overcome by the
gravity of the situation
I can see why. One of my staff just told me that space is
the "final frontier." And I spent the last two years thinking
the final frontier was New Hampshire
))
I want to thank all of you, for being here. You're helping
me fulfill a promise I made almost 18 months ago, in Huntsville,
Alabama -- at the George Marshall Space Center.
I pledged then -- and I'm pleased and proud now -- to
reestablish the National Space Council. I have asked Vice
President Quayle to chair this council -- and to work with the
2
heads of key departments -- to reassert America's preeminence in
space.
With the Vice President's leadership, I'm confident that the
Space Council will bring coherence, continuity, and commitment to
our efforts -- and give voice and leadership to a great American
ambition.
You know, when people talk about space exploration -- what
it represents to us, in this country -- some say it captures the
American imagination. I disagree.
Shared national efforts like the space program unleash the
imagination. They set it free.
Twenty years ago, an entire generation of Americans was
inspired by our efforts in space. Today, our commitment to lead
in space needs restatement and focus. We must continue on the
path we've blazed in earlier decades, with a renewed sense of
direction.
Space is vitally important to our nation's future -- our
national security, our continued economic growth, and the quality
of life here on earth. It offers a technological frontier,
creating jobs for tomorrow's labor market. And space programs
3
inspire an interest in math, science, and engineering in young
people, so important for a competitive future.
" You know, I read a lot about the commercialization of space.
But it's important that we don't go too far. Already, every time
I go out, I see so many signs that say, "Space for Rent." Who
owns this stuff, anyway? ))
There was a time when the thought of putting a man into
space demanded a great leap of faith. Now we make those leaps
all the time. We must set our sights ever higher.
Space offers us the chance to unlock secrets billions of
years old, and millions of miles away. In space, man is no
accidental tourist. Space is our manifest destination -- in
every direction. It means a universe of infinite possibilities,
limited only by our will to imagine.
Mr. Vice President, I sign this Executive Order as one small
step, to renew America's leadership in space. I look to you and
the Space Council, to establish the right goals; pick up the
pace; and keep America first in space.