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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 10, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
CHRISS WINSTON
an
SUBJECT: MCCONNELL FUNDRAISER -- CARD #10
Please note the alternate card #10 that is attached. After
reviewing the remarks, I have noticed that the last line reads,
"Never bet the favorite."
If I am correct in my thinking, Senator McConnell will be
the favorite in the election. Therefore, I have suggested that
change made on card #10. The additions are: " ((PAUSE)) Unless,
of course, you're the favorite."
1
- 10 -
TAKE IT FROM ME -- I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE -- YOU
CAN COUNT ON MITCH MCCONNELL.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS YEAR'S DERBY WINNER, "SUNDAY
SILENCE," IS A NATIVE OF LEXINGTON. HE BEAT THE ODDS -
- AND THE FAVORITE, "EASY GOER" -- FOR A GREAT WIN.
WELL, MITCH AND I BOTH KNOW FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE --
IN POLITICS AS WELL AS HORSERACING -- THE FIRST RULE
IS: NEVER BET THE FAVORITE. ((PAUSE)) UNLESS, OF
COURSE, YOU'RE THE FAVORITE.
REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
WILL FARISH'S FARM
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1989
9:30 P.M.
THANK YOU, MITCH ((McConnell). WHAT A PLEASURE IT
IS TO SEE YOU, HAL ((ROGERS, CONGRESSMAN AND FORMER
BUSH STATE CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN)); AS WELL AS JIM
((BUNNING, CONGRESSMAN)); AND LARRY ((HOPKINS,
CONGRESSMAN)).
- 2 -
GREAT TO SEE YOU, BoB ((GABLE)), OUR CURRENT STATE
PARTY CHAIRMAN. ((THAD COCHRAN POSSIBLY ATTENDING.)) I
ESPECIALLY WANT TO THANK MY HOSTS AND DEAR FRIENDS,
WILL AND SARAH FARISH. IT'S ALWAYS A DELIGHT TO SEE
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND SPEND A LITTLE TIME IN
BEAUTIFUL KENTUCKY. SPRING IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE,
RACING AT CHURCHILL DOWNS, AND VOTING FOR MITCH
MCCONNELL -- IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER.
- 3 -
You KNOW, I JUST COULDN'T WAIT TO GET HERE. You
SEE, FOR WILL'S BIRTHDAY, I SENT HIM SOME BLUEPRINTS TO
BUILD A HORSE SHOE PIT. I WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD
TO A GOOD GAME WHEN I GOT HERE. BUT HE HASN'T DUG THE
PIT YET. AT THE RATE WILL'S GOING, CONGRESS WILL HAVE
PASSED THE 1993 BUDGET BY THE TIME I SEE THAT HORSESHOE
PIT BUILT. AND AROUND HERE, THE ONLY HORSESHOES I
COULD THROW ARE STILL ATTACHED TO THE ANIMALS.
- 4 -
SENATOR, YOUR SUPPORTERS HERE TONIGHT HAVE ALL
GIVEN GENEROUSLY To YOUR CAMPAIGN. AND I KNOW WHAT IT
IS THAT EVERYONE HERE WANTS FROM ME IN RETURN. BUT IT'S
TOO LATE -- ALL SIX PUPPIES ARE SPOKEN FOR.
THE BIGGEST SECRET IN TOWN IS THAT WILL FARISH'S
SPRINGER SPANIEL IS ACTUALLY MILLIE'S BOYFRIEND. UP TO
NOW, WE'VE TRIED TO KEEP HIS NAME OUT OF THE PRESS.
BUT I THINK IT'S OKAY NOW TO REVEAL HIS NAME: TUG
FARISH III.
- 5 -
JUST WHAT MY IMAGE NEEDS -- PUPPIES WITH ROMAN NUMERALS
AFTER THEIR NAMES.
HERE IN KENTUCKY, YOU MAY HAVE READ THAT THE
PUPPIES ARE SLEEPING ON THE WASHINGTON POST AND THE
N.Y. TIMES. THAT'S THE FIRST TIME THOSE PAPERS HAVE
BEEN USED To PREVENT LEAKS.
WILL AND I ARE PARTIAL TO THOSE SPRINGER SPANIELS -
- MILLIE, TUG, AND THE PUPPIES. BUT WHEN I ARRIVED IN
KENTUCKY TONIGHT, I SAW THE STRANGEST THING.
- 6 -
BLOODHOUNDS -- EVERYWHERE -- SEARCHING FOR YOUR FORMER
SENATOR. HAVEN'T THEY FOUND HIM YET?
I'M VERY HAPPY TO BE HERE IN KENTUCKY TONIGHT.
THIS STATE MEANS A LOT TO ME FOR MANY REASONS. BUT IT
WAS YOUR SENATOR, MITCH MCCONNELL, WHO WAS THE FIRST
UNITED STATES SENATOR TO STAND UP FOR ME DURING THE
1988 CAMPAIGN.
- 7 -
IN FACT, AS USUAL, MITCH MCCONNELL HAD THE COURAGE
TO TAKE AN EARLY AND STRONG STAND. MITCH IS A MAN OF
PRINCIPLE AND CHARACTER, WITH THE COURAGE OF HIS
CONVICTIONS. I DEEPLY APPRECIATE AND WILL ALWAYS
REMEMBER WHAT MITCH MCCONNELL DID.
THAT'S WHY WHEN HE TALKS To ME ABOUT KENTUCKY, I
LISTEN. AND THAT'S WHY THE VERY FIRST CAMPAIGN STOP I
AM DOING SINCE MY INAUGURATION IS FOR MITCH MCCONNELL.
- 8 -
IN A VERY SHORT TIME IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE,
MITCH MCCONNELL HAS GAINED THE KIND OF CLOUT KENTUCKY
NEEDS IN WASHINGTON. HE HAS ACHIEVED THE STATURE THAT
CAUSED ME TO CHOOSE HIM AS CHAIRMAN OF A DELEGATION TO
EL SALVADOR TO MONITOR THEIR ELECTIONS. I KNEW I COULD
COUNT ON MITCH MCCONNELL FOR THIS SENSITIVE FOREIGN
POLICY ASSIGNMENT. I WILL LOOK TO HIM FOR HIS ADVICE
AND COUNSEL AS WE CHART AMERICA'S COURSE IN THE YEARS
AHEAD.
- 9 -
I'M RELYING ON MITCH'S LEADERSHIP, NOT ONLY ON FOREIGN
POLICY ISSUES, BUT ON DOMESTIC ONES AS WELL --
IMPORTANT ISSUES LIKE KEEPING THE ECONOMY STRONG BY
CUTTING THAT CAPITAL GAINS TAX RATE.
You SEE, THERE IS A GREAT MUTUAL RESPECT BETWEEN
US. MITCH MCCONNELL UNDERSTANDS WORDS LIKE "PRINCIPLE"
AND "LOYALTY," AND AS YOU KNOW, THESE WORDS ARE
IMPORTANT TO ME TOO.
- 10 -
TAKE IT FROM ME -- I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE -- YOU
CAN COUNT ON MITCH McConnell.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS YEAR'S DERBY WINNER, "SUNDAY
SILENCE," IS A NATIVE OF LEXINGTON. HE BEAT THE ODDS -
- AND THE FAVORITE, "EASY GOER" -- FOR A GREAT WIN.
WELL, MITCH AND I BOTH KNOW FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE --
IN POLITICS AS WELL AS HORSERACING -- THE FIRST RULE
IS: NEVER BET THE FAVORITE.
: 11 -
I KNOW MITCH MCCONNELL IS ONE OF THE MOST
SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISERS IN THE SENATE. LAST WEEKEND,
WHEN I WAS WATCHING THE DERBY, I THOUGHT "TRIPLE Buck"
WAS A RACEHORSE -- UNTIL I HEARD THAT'S WHAT HIS
CAMPAIGN TREASURER LIKES TO BE CALLED. SERIOUSLY, I
DID SEE ONE HORSE THAT REMINDED ME OF MITCH MCCONNELL'S
SENATE CAREER: "AWE INSPIRING."
- 12 -
MITCH MCCONNELL HAS DONE A GREAT JOB, I'M GRATEFUL TO
HIM, AND I APPRECIATE YOUR COMING OUT TONIGHT IN
SUPPORT OF HIM. ENJOY YOURSELVES THIS EVENING, AND GOD
BLESS YOU.
###
Speechwriter
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 10, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
CHRISS WINSTON an
SUBJECT: MCCONNELL FUNDRAISER -- CARD #10
Please note the alternate card #10 that is attached. After
reviewing the remarks, I have noticed that the last line reads,
"Never bet the favorite."
If I am correct in my thinking, Senator McConnell will be
the favorite in the election. Therefore, I have suggested that
change made on card #10. The additions are: If ((PAUSE)) Unless,
of course, you're the favorite."
7
- 10 -
TAKE IT FROM ME -- I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE -- YOU
CAN COUNT ON MITCH MCCONNELL.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS YEAR'S DERBY WINNER, "SUNDAY
SILENCE," IS A NATIVE OF LEXINGTON. HE BEAT THE ODDS -
- AND THE FAVORITE, "EASY GOER" -- FOR A GREAT WIN.
WELL, MITCH AND I BOTH KNOW FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE --
IN POLITICS AS WELL AS HORSERACING -- THE FIRST RULE
IS: NEVER BET THE FAVORITE. ((PAUSE)) UNLESS, OF
COURSE, YOU'RE THE FAVORITE.
HE
REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
WILL FARISH'S FARM
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1989
9:30 P.M.
THANK YOU, MITCH ((McConnell)). WHAT A PLEASURE IT
IS TO SEE YOU, HAL ((ROGERS, CONGRESSMAN AND FORMER
BUSH STATE CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN)); AS WELL AS JIM
((BUNNING, CONGRESSMAN)); AND LARRY ((HOPKINS,
CONGRESSMAN)).
- 2 -
GREAT TO SEE YOU, BoB ((GABLE)), OUR CURRENT STATE
PARTY CHAIRMAN. ((THAD COCHRAN POSSIBLY ATTENDING.)) I
ESPECIALLY WANT TO THANK MY HOSTS AND DEAR FRIENDS,
WILL AND SARAH FARISH. It's ALWAYS A DELIGHT TO SEE
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND SPEND A LITTLE TIME IN
BEAUTIFUL KENTUCKY. SPRING IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE,
RACING AT CHURCHILL DOWNS, AND VOTING FOR MITCH
MCCONNELL -- IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER.
- 3 -
You KNOW, I JUST COULDN'T WAIT TO GET HERE. You
SEE, FOR WILL'S BIRTHDAY, I SENT HIM SOME BLUEPRINTS To
BUILD A HORSE SHOE PIT. I WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD
TO A GOOD GAME WHEN I GOT HERE. BUT HE HASN'T DUG THE
PIT YET. AT THE RATE WILL'S GOING, CONGRESS WILL HAVE
PASSED THE 1993 BUDGET BY THE TIME I SEE THAT HORSESHOE
PIT BUILT. AND AROUND HERE, THE ONLY HORSESHOES I
COULD THROW ARE STILL ATTACHED TO THE ANIMALS.
#
- 4 -
SENATOR, YOUR SUPPORTERS HERE TONIGHT HAVE ALL
GIVEN GENEROUSLY TO YOUR CAMPAIGN. AND I KNOW WHAT IT
IS THAT EVERYONE HERE WANTS FROM ME IN RETURN. BUT IT'S
TOO LATE -- ALL SIX PUPPIES ARE SPOKEN FOR.
THE BIGGEST SECRET IN TOWN IS THAT WILL FARISH'S
SPRINGER SPANIEL IS ACTUALLY MILLIE'S BOYFRIEND. UP TO
NOW, WE'VE TRIED TO KEEP HIS NAME OUT OF THE PRESS.
BUT I THINK IT'S OKAY NOW TO REVEAL HIS NAME: TUG
FARISH III.
- 5 -
JUST WHAT MY IMAGE NEEDS -- PUPPIES WITH ROMAN NUMERALS
AFTER THEIR NAMES.
HERE IN KENTUCKY, YOU MAY HAVE READ THAT THE
PUPPIES ARE SLEEPING ON THE WASHINGTON POST AND THE
N.Y. TIMES. THAT'S THE FIRST TIME THOSE PAPERS HAVE
BEEN USED TO PREVENT LEAKS.
WILL AND I ARE PARTIAL To THOSE SPRINGER SPANIELS -
- MILLIE, TUG, AND THE PUPPIES. BUT WHEN I ARRIVED IN
KENTUCKY TONIGHT, I SAW THE STRANGEST THING.
- 6 -
BLOODHOUNDS -- EVERYWHERE -- SEARCHING FOR YOUR FORMER
SENATOR. HAVEN'T THEY FOUND HIM YET?
I'M VERY HAPPY TO BE HERE IN KENTUCKY TONIGHT.
THIS STATE MEANS A LOT TO ME FOR MANY REASONS. BUT IT
WAS YOUR SENATOR, MITCH McConnell, WHO WAS THE FIRST
UNITED STATES SENATOR To STAND UP FOR ME DURING THE
1988 CAMPAIGN.
1
- 7 -
IN FACT, AS USUAL, MITCH MCCONNELL HAD THE COURAGE
TO TAKE AN EARLY AND STRONG STAND. MITCH IS A MAN OF
PRINCIPLE AND CHARACTER, WITH THE COURAGE OF HIS
CONVICTIONS. I DEEPLY APPRECIATE AND WILL ALWAYS
REMEMBER WHAT MITCH MCCONNELL DID.
THAT'S WHY WHEN HE TALKS TO ME ABOUT KENTUCKY, I
LISTEN. AND THAT'S WHY THE VERY FIRST CAMPAIGN STOP I
AM DOING SINCE MY INAUGURATION IS FOR MITCH McConnell.
- 8 -
IN A VERY SHORT TIME IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE,
MITCH MCCONNELL HAS GAINED THE KIND OF CLOUT KENTUCKY
NEEDS IN WASHINGTON. HE HAS ACHIEVED THE STATURE THAT
CAUSED ME TO CHOOSE HIM AS CHAIRMAN OF A DELEGATION TO
EL SALVADOR TO MONITOR THEIR ELECTIONS. I KNEW I COULD
COUNT ON MITCH MCCONNELL FOR THIS SENSITIVE FOREIGN
POLICY ASSIGNMENT. I WILL LOOK TO HIM FOR HIS ADVICE
AND COUNSEL AS WE CHART AMERICA'S COURSE IN THE YEARS
AHEAD.
- 9 -
I'M RELYING ON MITCH'S LEADERSHIP, NOT ONLY ON FOREIGN
POLICY ISSUES, BUT ON DOMESTIC ONES AS WELL --
IMPORTANT ISSUES LIKE KEEPING THE ECONOMY STRONG BY
CUTTING THAT CAPITAL GAINS TAX RATE.
You SEE, THERE IS A GREAT MUTUAL RESPECT BETWEEN
US. MITCH MCCONNELL UNDERSTANDS WORDS LIKE "PRINCIPLE"
AND "LOYALTY," AND AS YOU KNOW, THESE WORDS ARE
IMPORTANT TO ME TOO.
- 10 -
TAKE IT FROM ME -- I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE -- YOU
CAN COUNT ON MITCH McConnell.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS YEAR'S DERBY WINNER, "SUNDAY
SILENCE," IS A NATIVE OF LEXINGTON. HE BEAT THE ODDS -
- AND THE FAVORITE, "EASY GOER" -- FOR A GREAT WIN.
WELL, MITCH AND I BOTH KNOW FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE --
IN POLITICS AS WELL AS HORSERACING -- THE FIRST RULE
IS: NEVER BET THE FAVORITE.
- 11 -
I KNOW MITCH MCCONNELL IS ONE OF THE MOST
SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISERS IN THE SENATE. LAST WEEKEND,
WHEN I WAS WATCHING THE DERBY, I THOUGHT "TRIPLE Buck"
WAS A RACEHORSE -- UNTIL I HEARD THAT'S WHAT HIS
CAMPAIGN TREASURER LIKES To BE CALLED. SERIOUSLY, I
DID SEE ONE HORSE THAT REMINDED ME OF MITCH MCCONNELL'S
SENATE CAREER: "AWE INSPIRING."
- 12 -
MITCH MCCONNELL HAS DONE A GREAT JOB, I'M GRATEFUL TO
HIM, AND I APPRECIATE YOUR COMING OUT TONIGHT IN
SUPPORT OF HIM. ENJOY YOURSELVES THIS EVENING, AND GOD
BLESS YOU.
###
FILE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 10, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
CHRISS WINSTON
an
SUBJECT: MCCONNELL FUNDRAISER -- CARD #10
Please note the alternate card #10 that is attached. After
reviewing the remarks, I have noticed that the last line reads,
"Never bet the favorite."
If I am correct in my thinking, Senator McConnell will be
the favorite in the election. Therefore, I have suggested that
change made on card #10. The additions are: " ((PAUSE)) Unless,
of course, you're the favorite."
1
- 10 -
TAKE IT FROM ME -- I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE -- YOU
CAN COUNT ON MITCH McConnell.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS YEAR'S DERBY WINNER, "SUNDAY
SILENCE," IS A NATIVE OF LEXINGTON. HE BEAT THE ODDS -
- AND THE FAVORITE, "EASY GOER" -- FOR A GREAT WIN.
WELL, MITCH AND I BOTH KNOW FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE --
IN POLITICS AS WELL AS HORSERACING -- THE FIRST RULE
IS: NEVER BET THE FAVORITE. ((PAUSE)) UNLESS, OF
COURSE, YOU'RE THE FAVORITE.
1
REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
WILL FARISH'S FARM
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1989
9:30 P.M.
THANK YOU, MITCH ((MCCONNELL)). WHAT A PLEASURE IT
IS TO SEE YOU, HAL ((ROGERS, CONGRESSMAN AND FORMER
BUSH STATE CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN)); AS WELL AS JIM
((BUNNING, CONGRESSMAN)); AND LARRY ((HOPKINS,
CONGRESSMAN)).
- 2 -
GREAT TO SEE YOU, BoB ((GABLE)), OUR CURRENT STATE
PARTY CHAIRMAN. ((THAD COCHRAN POSSIBLY ATTENDING.)) I
ESPECIALLY WANT TO THANK MY HOSTS AND DEAR FRIENDS,
WILL AND SARAH FARISH. IT'S ALWAYS A DELIGHT TO SEE
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND SPEND A LITTLE TIME IN
BEAUTIFUL KENTUCKY. SPRING IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE,
RACING AT CHURCHILL DOWNS, AND VOTING FOR MITCH
MCCONNELL -- IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER.
- 3 -
You KNOW, I JUST COULDN'T WAIT To GET HERE. You
SEE, FOR WILL'S BIRTHDAY, I SENT HIM SOME BLUEPRINTS TO
BUILD A HORSE SHOE PIT. I WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD
TO A GOOD GAME WHEN I GOT HERE. BUT HE HASN'T DUG THE
PIT YET. AT THE RATE WILL'S GOING, CONGRESS WILL HAVE
PASSED THE 1993 BUDGET BY THE TIME I SEE THAT HORSESHOE
PIT BUILT. AND AROUND HERE, THE ONLY HORSESHOES I
COULD THROW ARE STILL ATTACHED To THE ANIMALS.
- 4 -
SENATOR, YOUR SUPPORTERS HERE TONIGHT HAVE ALL
GIVEN GENEROUSLY TO YOUR CAMPAIGN. AND I KNOW WHAT IT
IS THAT EVERYONE HERE WANTS FROM ME IN RETURN. BUT IT'S
TOO LATE -- ALL SIX PUPPIES ARE SPOKEN FOR.
THE BIGGEST SECRET IN TOWN IS THAT WILL FARISH'S
SPRINGER SPANIEL IS ACTUALLY MILLIE'S BOYFRIEND. UP TO
NOW, WE'VE TRIED TO KEEP HIS NAME OUT OF THE PRESS.
BUT I THINK IT'S OKAY NOW To REVEAL HIS NAME: Tug
FARISH III.
- 5 -
JUST WHAT MY IMAGE NEEDS -- PUPPIES WITH ROMAN NUMERALS
AFTER THEIR NAMES.
HERE IN KENTUCKY, YOU MAY HAVE READ THAT THE
PUPPIES ARE SLEEPING ON THE WASHINGTON POST AND THE
N.Y. TIMES. THAT'S THE FIRST TIME THOSE PAPERS HAVE
BEEN USED TO PREVENT LEAKS.
WILL AND I ARE PARTIAL TO THOSE SPRINGER SPANIELS -
- MILLIE, TUG, AND THE PUPPIES. BUT WHEN I ARRIVED IN
KENTUCKY TONIGHT, I SAW THE STRANGEST THING.
- 6 -
BLOODHOUNDS -- EVERYWHERE -- SEARCHING FOR YOUR FORMER
SENATOR. HAVEN'T THEY FOUND HIM YET?
I'M VERY HAPPY TO BE HERE IN KENTUCKY TONIGHT.
THIS STATE MEANS A LOT TO ME FOR MANY REASONS. BUT IT
WAS YOUR SENATOR, MITCH MCCONNELL, WHO WAS THE FIRST
UNITED STATES SENATOR TO STAND UP FOR ME DURING THE
1988 CAMPAIGN.
- 7 -
IN FACT, AS USUAL, MITCH MCCONNELL HAD THE COURAGE
TO TAKE AN EARLY AND STRONG STAND. MITCH IS A MAN OF
PRINCIPLE AND CHARACTER, WITH THE COURAGE OF HIS
CONVICTIONS. I DEEPLY APPRECIATE AND WILL ALWAYS
REMEMBER WHAT MITCH MCCONNELL DID.
THAT'S WHY WHEN HE TALKS TO ME ABOUT KENTUCKY, I
LISTEN. AND THAT'S WHY THE VERY FIRST CAMPAIGN STOP I
AM DOING SINCE MY INAUGURATION IS FOR MITCH McConnell.
- 8 -
IN A VERY SHORT TIME IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE,
MITCH MCCONNELL HAS GAINED THE KIND OF CLOUT KENTUCKY
NEEDS IN WASHINGTON. HE HAS ACHIEVED THE STATURE THAT
CAUSED ME TO CHOOSE HIM AS CHAIRMAN OF A DELEGATION TO
EL SALVADOR TO MONITOR THEIR ELECTIONS. I KNEW I COULD
COUNT ON MITCH MCCONNELL FOR THIS SENSITIVE FOREIGN
POLICY ASSIGNMENT. I WILL LOOK TO HIM FOR HIS ADVICE
AND COUNSEL AS WE CHART AMERICA'S COURSE IN THE YEARS
AHEAD.
- 9 -
I'M RELYING ON MITCH'S LEADERSHIP, NOT ONLY ON FOREIGN
POLICY ISSUES, BUT ON DOMESTIC ONES AS WELL --
IMPORTANT ISSUES LIKE KEEPING THE ECONOMY STRONG BY
CUTTING THAT CAPITAL GAINS TAX RATE.
You SEE, THERE IS A GREAT MUTUAL RESPECT BETWEEN
US. MITCH MCCONNELL UNDERSTANDS WORDS LIKE "PRINCIPLE"
AND "LOYALTY," AND AS YOU KNOW, THESE WORDS ARE
IMPORTANT TO ME TOO.
- 10 -
TAKE IT FROM ME -- I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE -- YOU
CAN COUNT ON MITCH McConnell.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS YEAR'S DERBY WINNER, "SUNDAY
SILENCE," IS A NATIVE OF LEXINGTON. HE BEAT THE ODDS -
- AND THE FAVORITE, "EASY GOER" -- FOR A GREAT WIN.
WELL, MITCH AND I BOTH KNOW FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE --
IN POLITICS AS WELL AS HORSERACING -- THE FIRST RULE
IS: NEVER BET THE FAVORITE.
- 11 -
I KNOW MITCH MCCONNELL IS ONE OF THE MOST
SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISERS IN THE SENATE. LAST WEEKEND,
WHEN I WAS WATCHING THE DERBY, I THOUGHT "TRIPLE Buck"
WAS A RACEHORSE -- UNTIL I HEARD THAT'S WHAT HIS
CAMPAIGN TREASURER LIKES TO BE CALLED. SERIOUSLY, I
DID SEE ONE HORSE THAT REMINDED ME OF MITCH MCCONNELL'S
SENATE CAREER: "AWE INSPIRING."
- 12 -
MITCH MCCONNELL HAS DONE A GREAT JOB, I'M GRATEFUL TO
HIM, AND I APPRECIATE YOUR COMING OUT TONIGHT IN
SUPPORT OF HIM. ENJOY YOURSELVES THIS EVENING, AND GOD
BLESS YOU.
###
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 8, 1989
MEMORANDUM TO CHRISS WINSTON
BR
byle
FROM:
BILL ROPER
JIM PINKERTON
SUBJECT:
Fundraiser for Senator McConnell
A general observation on the introduction: this is Senator
McConnell's event, but so much time is devoted to Will Farish
that the purpose for the President's speech is lost. We suggest
paring down the Farish/pups jokes and/or including more material
about Senator McConnell himself.
Page 2, para 6: Let's not mention Dee Huddleston by name; he is
politically dead. As the draft reads, the President seems to be
picking on him. A euphemism such as "your former Senator" would
be more appropriate.
Page 3, para 2: Mitch McConnell served as Jefferson County Judge
[which encompasses Louisville]. Following "Mitch is a man of
principle and character, with the courage of his convictions"
add "but then you in Louisville knew that a long time ago."
The remarks seem short and non-sbustantive. We suggest
including at the end of the remarks one or two sentences about
the future -- upcoming issues on which the President will seek
Senator McConnell's advice and support. Possible issues include
campaign-finance reform and the upcoming summits.
#
CC: John Gardner
Document No. 033771
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
05/05/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. 05/08 Monday
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
LEXINGTON LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
(05/05 noon draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
A
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WRAY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston, (Rm. 122, x2930) by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 05/08, with an
info copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
See comments.
DR wry 5/6/89
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
( (Grant) ) 7:-
May 5, 1989
12 noon
REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
WILL FARISH'S FARM
LEXINGTON
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1989
9:30 p.m.
Thank you, Mitch ( (McConnell) ) What a pleasure it is to
see you, Hal ((Rogers, Congressman and former Bush state campaign
chairman) ) ; as well as Jim ((Bunning, Congressman) ) ; and Larry
Lexinston ((Hopkins, Congressman) ) Great to see you, Bob ( (Gable) ) our
is Hopkin's district
(KY-6)
current state party chairman. ((Thad Cochran possibly
attending. )) I especially want to thank my hosts and dear
friends, Will and Sarah Farish. It's always a delight to see you
and your family, and spend a little time in beautiful Kentucky.
Spring in the Bluegrass State, racing at Churchill Downs, and
voting for Mitch McConnell -- it doesn't get much better.
You know, I just couldn't wait to get here. You see, for
Will's birthday, I sent him some blueprints to build a horse shoe
pit. I was really looking forward to a good game when I got
here. But he hasn't dug the pit yet. At the rate Will's going,
Congress will have passed the 1993 budget by the time I see that
horseshoe pit built. And around here, the only horseshoes I
could throw are still attached to the animals.
Senator, your supporters here tonight have all given
generously to your campaign. And I know what it is that everyone
here wants from me in return. But it's too late -- all six
puppies are spoken for.
The biggest secret in town is that Will Farish's Springer
Spaniel is actually Millie's boyfriend. Up to now, we've tried
to keep his name out of the press -- for fear that Sam Nunn might
accuse him of womanizing.
I think it's okay now to reveal his name: Tug Farish III.
Just what my image needs -- puppies with Roman numerals after
their names.
Here in Kentucky, you may have read that the puppies are
sleeping on the Washington Post and the N.Y. Times. That's the
first time those papers have been used to prevent leaks.
I'm worried now that all the good press may be going to
Millie's head. Today, we set out her bowl of Alpo and she asked
to see the wine list.
When I arrived in Kentucky tonight, I saw the strangest
thing. Bloodhounds -- everywhere -- searching for some fellow
6307 5 7mt on 1 a PPH
named Dee Huddleston. Haven't they found him yet? Will and I
are partial to those Springer Spaniels -- Millie, Tug, and the
puppies. But Mitch, I hear, really likes those bloodhounds. In
fact, I understand a pack of bloodhounds once got him elected to
the Senate.
I'm very happy to be here in Kentucky tonight. This state
means a lot to me for many reasons. But it was your Senator,
Mitch McConnell, who was the first United States Senator to stand
up for me during the 1988 campaign.
In fact, as usual, Mitch McConnell had the courage to take
an early and strong stand. Mitch is a man of principle and
character, with the courage of his convictions. I deeply
appreciate and will always remember what Mitch McConnell did.
That's why when he talks to me about Kentucky, I listen.
And that's why the very first event I Iam doing
campaign stop
since my inauguration is for mitch Mcconnell.
In a very short time in the United States Senate, Mitch
McConnell has gained the kind of clout Kentucky needs in
Washington. He has achieved the stature that caused me to choose
him as chairman of a delegation to El Salvador to monitor their
elections. I knew I could count on Mitch McConnell for this
sensitive foreign policy assignment.
There is a great mutual respect between us. Mitch McConnell
understands words like "principle" and "loyalty," and as you
know, these words are important to me too.
Take it from me -- I know from experience -- you can count
on Mitch McConnell.
((INSERT KENTUCKY DERBY LINES))
I know Mitch McConnell is one of the most successful
fundraisers in the Senate. Last weekend, when I was watching the
Derby, I thought "Triple Buck" was a racehorse -- until I heard
that's what his campaign treasurer likes to be called.
Seriously, I did see one horse that reminded me of Mitch
McConnell's Senate career: "Awe Inspiring." Mitch McConnell has
done a great job, I'm grateful to him, and I appreciate your
coming out tonight in support of him. Enjoy yourselves tonight,
and God bless you.
# # #
Document No. 033771
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
05/05/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. 05/08 Monday
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
(05/05 noon draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
>
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
WRAY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston, (Rm. 122, x2930) by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 05/08, with an
info copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
( (Grant)) 7: =
1909May 5, 1989
12 noon
REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
WILL FARISH'S FARM
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1989
9:30 p.m.
Thank you, Mitch ( (McConnell) ) What a pleasure it is to
see you, Hal ((Rogers, Congressman and former Bush state campaign
chairman) ) ; as well as Jim ( (Bunning, Congressman) ) ; and Larry
((Hopkins, Congressman) ) Great to see you, Bob ( (Gable) ) , our
current state party chairman. ( (Thad Cochran possibly
attending. )) I especially want to thank my hosts and dear
friends, Will and Sarah Farish. It's always a delight to see you
and your family, and spend a little time in beautiful Kentucky.
Spring in the Bluegrass State, racing at Churchill Downs, and
voting for Mitch McConnell -- it doesn't get much better.
You know, I just couldn't wait to get here. You see, for
Will's birthday, I sent him some blueprints to build a horse shoe
pit. I was really looking forward to a good game when I got
here. But he hasn't dug the pit yet. At the rate Will's going,
Congress will have passed the 1993 budget by the time I see that
horseshoe pit built. And around here, the only horseshoes I
could throw are still attached to the animals.
Senator, your supporters here tonight have all given
generously to your campaign. And I know what it is that everyone
here wants from me in return. But it's too late -- all six
puppies are spoken for.
The biggest secret in town is that Will Farish's Springer
Spaniel is actually Millie's boyfriend. Up to now, we've tried
to keep his name out of the press -- for fear that Sam Nunn might
accuse him of womanizing.
I think it's okay now to reveal his name: Tug Farish III.
Just what my image needs -- puppies with Roman numerals after
their names.
Here in Kentucky, you may have read that the puppies are
sleeping on the Washington Post and the N.Y. Times. That's the
first time those papers have been used to prevent leaks.
I'm worried now that all the good press may be going to
Millie's head. Today, we set out her bowl of Alpo and she asked
to see the wine list.
When I arrived in Kentucky tonight, I saw the strangest
thing. Bloodhounds -- everywhere -- searching for some fellow
named Dee Huddleston. Haven't they found him yet? Will and I
are partial to those Springer Spaniels -- Millie, Tug, and the
puppies. But Mitch, I hear, really likes those bloodhounds. In
fact, I understand a pack of bloodhounds once got him elected to
the Senate.
I'm very happy to be here in Kentucky tonight. This state
means a lot to me for many reasons. But it was your Senator,
Mitch McConnell, who was the first United States Senator to stand
up for me during the 1988 campaign.
In fact, as usual, Mitch McConnell had the courage to take
an early and strong stand. Mitch is a man of principle and
character, with the courage of his convictions. I deeply
appreciate and will always remember what Mitch McConnell did.
That's why when he talks to me about Kentucky, I listen.
In a very short time in the United States Senate, Mitch
McConnell has gained the kind of clout Kentucky needs in
Washington. He has achieved the stature that caused me to choose
him as chairman of a delegation to El Salvador to monitor their
elections. I knew I could count on Mitch McConnell for this
sensitive foreign policy assignment.
There is a great mutual respect between us. Mitch McConnell
understands words like "principle" and "loyalty," and as you
know, these words are important to me too.
Take it from me -- I know from experience -- you can count
on Mitch McConnell.
((INSERT KENTUCKY DERBY LINES) )
I know Mitch McConnell is one of the most successful
fundraisers in the Senate. Last weekend, when I was watching the
Derby, I thought "Triple Buck" was a racehorse -- until I heard
that's what his campaign treasurer likes to be called.
Seriously, I did see one horse that reminded me of Mitch
McConnell's Senate career: "Awe Inspiring." Mitch McConnell has
done a great job, I'm grateful to him, and I appreciate your
coming out tonight in support of him. Enjoy yourselves tonight,
and God bless you.
# # #
Document No. 033771
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
05/05/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. 05/08 Monday
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
(05/05 noon draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
>
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
WRAY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston, (Rm. 122, x2930) by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 05/08, with an
info copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
All
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
( (Grant)) 7:
1909May 5, 1989
12 noon
REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
WILL FARISH'S FARM
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1989
9:30 p.m.
Thank you, Mitch ((McConnell) ) What a pleasure it is to
see you, Hal ((Rogers, Congressman and former Bush state campaign
chairman) ) ; as well as Jim ((Bunning, Congressman) ) ; and Larry
((Hopkins, Congressman) ) Great to see you, Bob (Gable) ) our
current state party chairman. ((Thad Cochran possibly
attending. )) I especially want to thank my hosts and dear
friends, Will and Sarah Farish. It's always a delight to see you
and your family, and spend a little time in beautiful Kentucky.
Spring in the Bluegrass State, racing at Churchill Downs, and
voting for Mitch McConnell -- it doesn't get much better.
You know, I just couldn't wait to get here. You see, for
Will's birthday, I sent him some blueprints to build a horse shoe
pit. I was really looking forward to a good game when I got
here. But he hasn't dug the pit yet. At the rate Will's going,
Congress will have passed the 1993 budget by the time I see that
horseshoe pit built. And around here, the only horseshoes I
could throw are still attached to the animals.
Senator, your supporters here tonight have all given
generously to your campaign. And I know what it is that everyone
here wants from me in return. But it's too late -- all six
puppies are spoken for.
The biggest secret in town is that Will Farish's Springer
Spaniel is actually Millie's boyfriend. Up to now, we've tried
to keep his name out of the press -- for fear that Sam Nunn might
accuse him of womanizing.
But
I think it's okay now to reveal his name: Tug Farish III.
Just what my image needs -- puppies with Roman numerals after
their names.
Here in Kentucky, you may have read that the puppies are
sleeping on the Washington Post and the N.Y. Times. That's the
first time those papers have been used to prevent leaks.
I'm worried now that all the good press may be going to
Millie's head. Today, we set out her bowl of Alpo and she asked
to see the wine list.
When I arrived in Kentucky tonight, I saw the strangest
thing. Bloodhounds -- everywhere -- searching for some fellow
9
named Dee Huddleston. Haven't they found him yet? Will and I
are partial to those Springer Spaniels -- Millie, Tug, and the
puppies. But Mitch, I hear, really likes those bloodhounds. In
fact, I understand a pack of bloodhounds once got him elected to
the Senate.
I'm very happy to be here in Kentucky tonight. This state
means a lot to me for many reasons. But it was your Senator,
Mitch McConnell, who was the first United States Senator to stand
up for me during the 1988 campaign.
In fact, as usual, Mitch McConnell had the courage to take
an early and strong stand. Mitch is a man of principle and
character, with the courage of his convictions. I deeply
appreciate and will always remember what Mitch McConnell did.
That's why when he talks to me about Kentucky, I listen.
In a very short time in the United States Senate, Mitch
McConnell has gained the kind of clout Kentucky needs in
Washington. He has achieved the stature that caused me to choose
him as chairman of a delegation to El Salvador to monitor their
elections. I knew I could count on Mitch McConnell for this
sensitive foreign policy assignment.
There is a great mutual respect between us. Mitch McConnell
understands words like "principle" and "loyalty," and as you
know, these words are important to me too.
Take it from me -- I know from experience -- you can count
on Mitch McConnell.
((INSERT KENTUCKY DERBY LINES) )
I know Mitch McConnell is one of the most successful
fundraisers in the Senate. Last weekend, when I was watching the
Derby, I thought "Triple Buck" was a racehorse -- until I heard
that's what his campaign treasurer likes to be called.
Seriously, I did see one horse that reminded me of Mitch
McConnell's Senate career: "Awe Inspiring." Mitch McConnell has
done a great job, I'm grateful to him, and I appreciate your
coming out tonight in support of him. Enjoy yourselves tonight,
and God bless you.
# # #
Document No. 033771
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
05/05/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. 05/08 Monday
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
(05/05 noon draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WRAY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston, (Rm. 122, x2930) by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 05/08, with an
info copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
8k-
7m
Hope goes Num over!
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
FINAL
( (Grant) )
May 9, 1989
8 a.m.
REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
WILL FARISH'S FARM
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1989
9:30 p.m.
Thank you, Mitch ((McConnell) ) What a pleasure it is to
see you, Hal ((Rogers, Congressman and former Bush state campaign
chairman) ; as well as Jim ((Bunning, Congressman) ) ; and Larry
((Hopkins, Congressman) ) Great to see you, Bob ( (Gable) ) our
current state party chairman. ((Thad Cochran possibly
attending.) ) I especially want to thank my hosts and dear
friends, Will and Sarah Farish. It's always a delight to see you
and your family, and spend a little time in beautiful Kentucky.
Spring in the Bluegrass State, racing at Churchill Downs, and
voting for Mitch McConnell -- it doesn't get much better.
You know, I just couldn't wait to get here. You see, for
Will's birthday, I sent him some blueprints to build a horse shoe
pit. I was really looking forward to a good game when I got
here. But he hasn't dug the pit yet. At the rate Will's going,
Congress will have passed the 1993 budget by the time I see that
horseshoe pit built. And around here, the only horseshoes I
could throw are still attached to the animals.
Senator, your supporters here tonight have all given
generously to your campaign. And I know what it is that everyone
here wants from me in return. But it's too late -- all six
puppies are spoken for.
The biggest secret in town is that Will Farish's Springer
Spaniel is actually Millie's boyfriend. Up to now, we've tried
to keep his name out of the press. But I think it's okay now to
reveal his name: Tug Farish III. Just what my image needs --
puppies with Roman numerals after their names.
Here in Kentucky, you may have read that the puppies are
sleeping on the Washington Post and the N.Y. Times. That's the
first time those papers have been used to prevent leaks.
Will and I are partial to those Springer Spaniels -- Millie,
Tug, and the puppies. But when I arrived in Kentucky tonight, I
saw the strangest thing. Bloodhounds -- everywhere -- searching
for your former Senator. Haven't they found him yet?
I'm very happy to be here in Kentucky tonight. This state
means a lot to me for many reasons. But it was your Senator,
Mitch McConnell, who was the first United States Senator to stand
up for me during the 1988 campaign.
In fact, as usual, Mitch McConnell had the courage to take
an early and strong stand. Mitch is a man of principle and
character, with the courage of his convictions. I deeply
appreciate and will always remember what Mitch McConnell did.
That's why when he talks to me about Kentucky, I listen.
And that's why the very first campaign stop I am doing since my
inauguration is for Mitch McConnell.
In a very short time in the United States Senate, Mitch
McConnell has gained the kind of clout Kentucky needs in
Washington. He has achieved the stature that caused me to choose
him as chairman of a delegation to El Salvador to monitor their
elections. I knew I could count on Mitch McConnell for this
sensitive foreign policy assignment. I will look to him for his
advice and counsel as we chart America's course in the years
ahead. I'm relying on Mitch's leadership, not only on foreign
policy issues, but on domestic ones as well -- important issues
like keeping the economy strong by cutting that capital gains tax
rate.
You see, there is a great mutual respect between us. Mitch
McConnell understands words like "principle" and "loyalty," and
as you know, these words are important to me too.
Take it from me -- I know from experience -- you can count
on Mitch McConnell.
I understand that this year's Derby Winner, "Sunday
Silence," is a native of Lexington. He beat the odds -- and the
favorite, "Easy Goer" -- for a great win. Well, Mitch and I both
know from personal experience -- in politics as well as
horseracing -- the first rule is: Never bet the favorite.
I know Mitch McConnell is one of the most successful
fundraisers in the Senate. Last weekend, when I was watching the
Derby, I thought "Triple Buck" was a racehorse -- until I heard
that's what his campaign treasurer likes to be called.
Seriously, I did see one horse that reminded me of Mitch
McConnell's Senate career: "Awe Inspiring." Mitch McConnell has
done a great job, I'm grateful to him, and I appreciate your
coming out tonight in support of him. Enjoy yourselves this
evening, and God bless you.
# # #
MASTER
Document No. 033771
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
05/05/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. 05/08 Monday
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
(05/05 noon draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C (sending)
>
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NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER hasn't seen yet
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
CARD N/C
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST Remind
WRAY
FITZWATER
GRAY C/B
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston, (Rm. 122, x2930) by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 05/08, with an
info copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
( (Grant)) 7: :
May 5, 1989
12 noon
REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
WILL FARISH'S FARM
coxmston
LOUISVILLE; KENTUCKY
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1989
9:30 p.m.
Thank you, Mitch (McConnell) ) What a pleasure it is to
see you, Hal ((Rogers, Congressman and former Bush state campaign
chairman) ) ; as well as Jim ((Bunning, Congressman) ) ; and Larry
( (Hopkins, Congressman) ) Great to see you, Bob (Gable) ) our
current state party chairman. ( (Thad Cochran possibly
attending. )) I especially want to thank my hosts and dear
friends, Will and Sarah Farish. It's always a delight to see you
and your family, and spend a little time in beautiful Kentucky.
Spring in the Bluegrass State, racing at Churchill Downs, and
voting for Mitch McConnell -- it doesn't get much better.
You know, I just couldn't wait to get here. You see, for
Will's birthday, I sent him some blueprints to build a horse shoe
pit. I was really looking forward to a good game when I got
here. But he hasn't dug the pit yet. At the rate Will's going,
Congress will have passed the 1993 budget by the time I see that
horseshoe pit built. And around here, the only horseshoes I
could throw are still attached to the animals.
Senator, your supporters here tonight have all given
generously to your campaign. And I know what it is that everyone
here wants from me in return. But it's too late -- all six
puppies are spoken for.
The biggest secret in town is that Will Farish's Springer
Spaniel is actually Millie's boyfriend. Up to now, we've tried
to keep his name out of the press -- for fear that Sam Nunn might
accuse him of womanizing.
But
I think it's okay now to reveal his name: Tug Farish III.
Just what my image needs -- puppies with Roman numerals after
their names.
Here in Kentucky, you may have read that the puppies are
sleeping on the Washington Post and the N.Y. Times. That's the
first time those papers have been used to prevent leaks.
I'm worried now that all the good press may be going to
Millie's head. Today, we set out her bowl of Alpo and she asked
to see the wine list.
but When I arrived in Kentucky tonight, I saw the strangest
your former
thing. Bloodhounds -- everywhere -- searching for some fellow
senstor.
named Dee Huddleston Haven't they found him yet? Will and I
are partial to those Springer Spaniels -- Millie, Tug, and the
puppies. But Mitch, I hear, really likes those bloodhounds. In
fact, I understand a pack of bloodhounds once got him elected to
the Senate.
I'm very happy to be here in Kentucky tonight. This state
means a lot to me for many reasons. But it was your Senator,
Mitch McConnell, who was the first United States Senator to stand
up for me during the 1988 campaign.
In fact, as usual, Mitch McConnell had the courage to take
an early and strong stand. Mitch is a man of principle and
character, with the courage of his convictions. I deeply
appreciate and will always remember what Mitch McConnell did.
That's why when he talks to me about Kentucky, I listen.
And that's why the first compaign stop I am doing since
my inauguration is for Metch McConnell
In a very short time in the United States Senate, Mitch
McConnell has gained the kind of clout Kentucky needs in
Washington. He has achieved the stature that caused me to choose
him as chairman of a delegation to El Salvador to monitor their
elections. I knew I could count on Mitch McConnell for this
sensitive foreign policy assignment. And I will look to
him for his fature advise and councel as we chart Americas
course in the years ahead.
you see There is a great mutual respect between us. Mitch McConnell
understands words like "principle" and "loyalty," and as you
know, these words are important to me too.
Take it from me -- I know from experience -- you can count
on Mitch McConnell.
((INSERT KENTUCKY DERBY LINES) )
I know Mitch McConnell is one of the most successful
fundraisers in the Senate. Last weekend, when I was watching the
Derby, I thought "Triple Buck" was a racehorse -- until I heard
that's what his campaign treasurer likes to be called.
Seriously, I did see one horse that reminded me of Mitch
McConnell's Senate career: "Awe Inspiring." Mitch McConnell has
done a great job, I'm grateful to him, and I appreciate your
coming out tonight in support of him. Enjoy yourselves tonight,
and God bless you.
# # #
Document No.
033771SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/9/89
----
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MCCONNELL FUNDRAISER
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
WRAY
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
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 9, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT AD
THROUGH: DAVID DEMAREST
FROM: MARY KATE GRANT MKg
SUBJECT: REMARKS FOR FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
INFORMATION
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review are remarks for the fundraiser for
Senator McConnell to be held Saturday, May 13, at Will Farish's
horsefarm in Lexington, Kentucky.
II. DISCUSSION
You will be appearing briefly at this event, to be held
outdoors under tents at night. This is a very pro-Bush audience,
including, a number of Democrats who support you and the Senator.
The crowd will likely be large and somewhat loud, so Mr. Ailes
and Mr. Teeter (consultants to the McConnell campaign) suggested
that we keep it short and funny. They also realized that you
will have given two commencement addresses earlier that day.
Your remarks will be videotaped for use later in campaign
ads by Senator McConnell; Mr. Ailes and Mr. Teeter contributed
the sections relevant to the McConnell campaign.
Finally, there is a joke about bloodhounds which may need
some explaining. In 1984, Senator McConnell ran against the
incumbent, Dee Huddleston, as an underdog. Ailes ran some ads
hitting the incumbent's absences from Congress during crucial
votes, with bloodhounds searching the state for Huddleston.
These ads were very funny and widely credited with winning the
race for McConnell. Ailes is sure that the audience will enjoy
the joke.
( (Grant) )
May 9, 1989
8 a.m.
REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MCCONNELL
WILL FARISH'S FARM
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1989
9:30 p.m.
Thank you, Mitch ((McConnell) What a pleasure it is to
see you, Hal ((Rogers, Congressman and former Bush state campaign
chairman) ) ; as well as Jim ((Bunning, Congressman) ; and Larry
((Hopkins, Congressman) Great to see you, Bob ( (Gable) ) , our
current state party chairman. ((Thad Cochran possibly
attending.) I especially want to thank my hosts and dear
friends, Will and Sarah Farish. It's always a delight to see you
and your family, and spend a little time in beautiful Kentucky.
Spring in the Bluegrass State, racing at Churchill Downs, and
voting for Mitch McConnell -- it doesn't get much better.
You know, I just couldn't wait to get here. You see, for
Will's birthday, I sent him some blueprints to build a horse shoe
pit. I was really looking forward to a good game when I got
here. But he hasn't dug the pit yet. At the rate Will's going,
Congress will have passed the 1993 budget by the time I see that
horseshoe pit built. And around here, the only horseshoes I
could throw are still attached to the animals.
2
Senator, your supporters here tonight have all given
generously to your campaign. And I know what it is that everyone
here wants from me in return. But it's too late -- all six
puppies are spoken for.
The biggest secret in town is that Will Farish's Springer
Spaniel is actually Millie's boyfriend. Up to now, we've tried
to keep his name out of the press. But I think it's okay now to
reveal his name: Tug Farish III. Just what my image needs --
puppies with Roman numerals after their names.
Here in Kentucky, you may have read that the puppies are
sleeping on the Washington Post and the N.Y. Times. That's the
first time those papers have been used to prevent leaks.
Will and I are partial to those Springer Spaniels -- Millie,
Tug, and the puppies. But when I arrived in Kentucky tonight, I
saw the strangest thing. Bloodhounds -- everywhere -- searching
for your former Senator. Haven't they found him yet?
I'm very happy to be here in Kentucky tonight. This state
means a lot to me for many reasons. But it was your Senator,
Mitch McConnell, who was the first United States Senator to stand
up for me during the 1988 campaign.
3
In fact, as usual, Mitch McConnell had the courage to take
an early and strong stand. Mitch is a man of principle and
character, with the courage of his convictions. I deeply
appreciate and will always remember what Mitch McConnell did.
That's why when he talks to me about Kentucky, I listen.
And that's why the very first campaign stop I am doing since my
inauguration is for Mitch McConnell.
In a very short time in the United States Senate, Mitch
McConnell has gained the kind of clout Kentucky needs in
Washington. He has achieved the stature that caused me to choose
him as chairman of a delegation to El Salvador to monitor their
elections. I knew I could count on Mitch McConnell for this
sensitive foreign policy assignment. I will look to him for his
advice and counsel as we chart America's course in the years
ahead. I'm relying on Mitch's leadership, not only on foreign
policy issues, but on domestic ones as well -- important issues
like keeping the economy strong by cutting that capital gains tax
rate.
You see, there is a great mutual respect between us. Mitch
McConnell understands words like "principle" and "loyalty," and
as you know, these words are important to me too.
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Take it from me -- I know from experience -- you can count
on Mitch McConnell.
I understand that this year's Derby Winner, "Sunday
Silence," is a native of Lexington. He beat the odds -- and the
favorite, "Easy Goer" -- for a great win. Well, Mitch and I both
know from personal experience -- in politics as well as
horseracing -- the first rule is: Never bet the favorite.
I know Mitch McConnell is one of the most successful
fundraisers in the Senate. Last weekend, when I was watching the
Derby, I thought "Triple Buck" was a racehorse -- until I heard
that's what his campaign treasurer likes to be called.
Seriously, I did see one horse that reminded me of Mitch
McConnell's Senate career: "Awe Inspiring." Mitch McConnell has
done a great job, I'm grateful to him, and I appreciate your
coming out tonight in support of him. Enjoy yourselves this
evening, and God bless you.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Lexington, Kentucky)
For Immediate Release
May 13, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT FUNDRAISER FOR SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL
Will Farish Farm
Lexington, Kentucky
3:25 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, all. What a great United
States Senator you have, and how impressive this turnout is, which
will guarantee his reelection. I couldn't be more pleased to be
here. (Applause.) And I'm pleased to see these three distinguised
members of the Congress here. You may not remember this ancient
history, but Hal Rogers was my Kentucky State Chairman in my quest
for the presidency, and what a job that guy did, I'll tell you.
(Applause.) And I want to pay my respects to your own Congressman --
your own on the turf right here, those of you from the Lexington area
-- Larry Hopkins, who's with us tonight and doing a great job in
Washington. (Applause.) And long before he got into politics, I was
a Jim Bunning fan, and now I'm even more of a Jim Bunning fan, I'll
tell you. (Applause.)
And I want to pay my respects to Bob Gable, our current
State Party Chairman. I'm delighted he's here, and the other Party
officials. (Applause.) And, of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't in
a personal way pay my respects to Will and Sarah Farish and to my old
friend, Lee Brown. Give them a job to do and its gets done, and I am
just delighted to be here with all three of them. (Applause.)
Spring in the Blue Grass State. Racing at Churchill
Downs and voting for Mitch McConnell -- it doesn't get much better
than that, wherever you are. (Applause.)
Senator, your supporters have tonight given very
generously to your campaign, and I know what it is that everyone here
wants from me in return. Too late. All six puppies are spoken for.
(Laughter.) But I'll let you in on a secret. The biggest secret in
town is that Will Farish's springer spaniel or English spaniel is
actually Millie's boyfriend. (Laughter.) Up to now we've tried to
keep his name out of the press, though. (Laughter.) I think it's
okay now, though, to reveal his name -- Tug Farish III. (Laughter.)
Just what my elitist image name -- puppies with Roman numerals after
their names. (Laughter.)
But here we are in Kentucky. You may have read that the
pups are sleeping, or have been, on The Washington Post and The New
York Times. (Laughter and applause.) The first time in history that
those papers have been used to prevent leaks. (Laughter and
applause.)
Will and I -- you got to -- we'll confess it -- we're
partial to those English spaniels -- Millie, Tug, the puppies, and
all that. But when I arrived in Kentucky tonight, I saw the
strangest thing. Bloodhounds -- everywhere -- searching for your
former senator still. They have not found him yet. (Applause.) But
they know where this one is. He's in Washington doing the people's
business, and I've never seen a guy work harder for the people that
sent him up there than Mitch McConnell. He's never forgotten how he
got to Washington. (Applause.)
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And I might say -- and this is a matter of at least note
to me -- and that is that Mitch McConnell was the first United States
Senator to be in my corner to endorse me when I ran for the
presidency of the United States -- (applause) -- the very first one.
(Applause.) And I say that because he has always stood up for his
convictions, a man of principle and character, the courage of those
convictions. And I'll never forget -- one of the reasons I am here
tonight is I will never forget and will always appreciate the fact
that Mitch McConnell stood out early, took a position and stayed with
it. He's that kind of guy; he's that kind of Senator. (Applause.)
In a very short time in the U. S. Senate, he's gained the
kind of clout that Kentucky needs in Washington. And he's achieved
the stature that caused me to choose him as chairman of our
delegation to El Salvador to monitor those very important elections.
And I knew I could count on Mitch for this sensitive foreign policy
assignment. And I'll be looking to him for his advice and counsel as
we chart America's course in the years ahead.
And speaking of delegations monitoring elections, let me
just make a reference to Panama because the delegations -- we had two
delegations down there monitoring these elections. One headed by
former President Ford and Carter; one headed by Congressman Murtha of
the United States House of Representatives and Senator McCain of
Arizona. And both of them came back and said the following: One,
the affections of the people of Panama about the United States is
intact. Two, the election was clearly fraudulent. There's nobody
that's looked at the election down there that has anything to say
other than that it was fraudulent and free. They made the point that
it would be in the interests of peace and freedom and democracy
around the world if the Panamanian people could be granted their wish
to have Mr. Endara be the new president of Panama. (Applause.)
And let me just assure you of this. I will act prudently
in Central America. I will act as much as we possibly can in concert
with the nations of Central and South America. We do not want to
return to the days of the imperialistic gringos of the North. But
let everybody be clear on one point. I will protect the lives of
Americans in Panama, whether they're military or civilian. We will
not let Americans' lives be put at risk by a dictator down there.
(Applause.)
I mentioned Mitch's interest in foreign policy and his
leadership there. But on domestic issues as well --- important issues
like keeping the economy strong, he's right out there. You see,
there is great mutual respect between us. Mitch understands words
like principle and loyalty and, as you know, those words are very,
very important to all of us. Certainly, I say they're very important
to me. So take it from me -- I know from experience -- you can
count on Mitch McConnell. (Applause.)
Let me simply say -- I know you haven't even eaten yet
and I've had two graduation speeches and a couple of miles of running
over in Houston before going to Mississippi and I'm just really
delighted to be here. But let me just say a word about -- (laughter
and applause) -- let me just say one other serious word, because
yesterday I gave a speech over at Texas A&M in Bryant, Texas about
our relationship with -- do I hear a couple of Aggies in the crowd
down there? -- a speech about our relationship with the Soviet Union.
And there are some young people here tonight and I'd like to address
myself to them and say I think you've got a wonderful chance to live
in a more peaceful world, to grow up without the fear that some of
your parents have had about nuclear holocaust or a world at war.
And yesterday I made this proposal that we offer to the
Soviets a chance to be reintegrated back into the family of nations.
And that is going to be a driving goal of my presidency. But we're
not going to do it from naivete. We're not going to do it based on
promises or bold proposals. We're going to do it on the facts. And
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I'm going to keep the United States of America strong, but I am not
going to miss an opportunity to discuss global peace and to work for
the relief of regional tensions with Mr. Gorbachev. We are going to
do that, but we're going to do it in a timely fashion, a prudent
fashion, with the interests of the free world foremost all the time.
(Applause.)
These are exciting times, and we are the United States of
America, and we have always led the Alliance and we're going to
continue to lead the Alliance. But I would conclude I am optimistic,
not only about the future of the Alliance, but I am optimistic about
the changes that are taking place in the Soviet Union. And I'll do
my level best working with the three Congressmen that are here, with
the Senator that is here, to enhance United States standing and to
make clear to everyone in the world that we are committed to world
peace, that we're going to stay strong in the pursuit of that peace.
Thank you all very much. Thank you very, very much for
your support of this outstanding Senator. I'm delighted to be with
you. God bless you and God bless the United States of America.
Thank you very, very much. (Applause.)
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9:41 P.M. EDT