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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Norfolk, Virginia)
For Immediate Release
November 3, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
DURING CAMPAIGN RALLY
FOR MARSHALL COLEMAN
Festival Park
Richmond, Virginia
11:28 A.M. (L)
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very, very much. Marshall,
thank you. I am just delighted to be back in this beautiful capital
city. And I want to thank the good people of Richmond for such a
warm welcome today. I guess some of you may have come out because
you heard there was something special planned for Festival Park. So
if any of you came here for one last Friday Cheers -- sorry about
that.
I know some of you may have come out to see the most
popular person in America today. Sorry -- Barbara is up in New York
this morning, and so you've got to put up with me. (Applause.) But
I want to thank all the eminent Virginians who are here with me
today. What a great congressional delegation you've got. And here
they are -- Tom Bliley is here and Stan Parris, Frank Slaughter, Herb
Bateman -- (applause.) What a job they are doing representing the
Commonwealth in Washington, D.C. (Applause.)
Our emcee today, State Senator Bob Russell, an
outstanding two members of the Virginia Senate who are ready to step
up to new positions of public trust. Joe Benedetti, running hard for
Attorney General. What a gutsy man he is. (Applause.) And of
course, Barbara and my old, dear, close friend, Eddy Dalton --
Virginia's next Lieutenant Governor. And are you going to be lucky.
(Applause.)
And finally, let us all say hello to Virginia's next
Governor, Marshall Coleman. (Applause.) We're --
AUDIENCE: Mar-shall! Mar-shall!
THE PRESIDENT: Look, we're here on the eve of a contest
of great concern to everyone who lives in this state. An epic
battle, a clash of wills. And yes, that's right -- I'm talking about
the University of Virginia VS. North Carolina State. We also know
that there is a vital statewide contest four days from now. Let me
tell you my pick: It's going to be Marshall Coleman who comes out
the winner. (Applause.)
You see, four days from now, the people of this state are
going to decide who can lead this Commonwealth into a new decade.
Which candidate has a vision for Virginia in the '90s? And my
friends, that must be a man of total integrity. That man must offer
the new ideas that Virginia needs to fulfill it's own destiny. And
that man is clearly Marshall Coleman. (Applause.)
He knows the issues that matter to Virginians. Take the
issue of law and order. Marshall's a veteran crime fighter, a former
attorney general who understands that you cannot have safe streets
and neighborhoods unless you're ready to make life tough on the
criminals. And that means tougher sentencing, and end to early
release and parole policies that put dangerous criminals back on the
street. Dangerous criminals should stay where they belong -- and
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that is behind bars. (Applause.)
And something else. I know that this man, a Governor
Coleman, would give me strong support for the anticrime package that
I have sent to the United States Congress -- a package that sits
there now, waiting for the Congress to move. And I believe a
Governor can help mobilize public opinion to get the will of the
American people fulfilled. I need him right here in the Statehouse.
(Applause.)
Marshall Coleman is the right man to lead Virginia in
this battle against drug abuse. The war on drugs isn't simply a war
of words. Anyone can talk tough, but talking tough doesn't keep
dealers off the street. It doesn't keep drugs out of the hands of
our children. Marshall Coleman knows that it is time for action.
And he knows we've got to go after the drug dealers and the drug
users. And he knows it's time to confiscate the dealer's ill-gotten
gains and take the profit out of the drug business. (Applause.)
And I submit to you that that is the no-nonsense,
real-world approach that we need. And if you need any more proof,
just ask the folks out there on the front line in this war on crime
and drugs. The Virginia Fraternal Order of Police has given Marshall
Coleman its vote of confidence, and I think that that says it all.
When it comes to fighting crime, Virginia can count on
Marshall Coleman. (Applause.)
But there are other issues. And he's strong on the
issues across the board. Take the one issue that may well be the
most important of any that fall within a state's responsibilities --
education. Marshall and I have talked many times about the state of
our schools today. And I can tell you -- he's as convinced as I am
that there is no other issue more vital to the future of this state,
this nation, and to the kind of lives that our children will lead in
the future. He's got two fine boys of his own, Sean and Billy.
And Sean is here today somewhere -- over here -- here he is -- down
here from college, helping his dad. (Applause.)
And let me tell you: He may be young, but he's a real
veteran out on the campaign trail. And Sean, let me say this to you:
Your dad knows what every parent with kids in school today knows --
it's time to move beyond the status quo. We've got to recognize what
works in our schools and reward it. And that is the idea behind
Marshall's merit pay plan. Better pay for better teachers. We have
got to increase accountability. (Applause.) We've got to increase
accountability, and that means expanding choice in our schools.
Because you see, choice can create an incentive for improvement that
spurs a competition for excellence in all our schools.
And when it comes to guaranteeing a first-rate education
for her children, Virginia can count on Marshall Coleman.
(Applause.) But it's when we talk about taxes that we know how
important the election of Marshall Coleman is. I hear the same
things up on Capitol Hill that you do from Capital Square. And it's
beginning to sound like a broken record. It doesn't matter what it
is. Every issue an opportunity to raise your taxes. Well, make no
mistake -- Marshall Coleman is one candidate who doesn't confuse
having a vision for the future with having a sharp eye on your
wallets. (Applause.)
The past four years, the people of this state have
endured five tax increases -- five just in the past four years. And
I know Virginia, and I know you cannot afford another four years of
open season on the taxpayer. (Applause.)
Well, with Marshall in the Statehouse, taxpayers won't
feel like there's a bull's eye painted on their backs. Because he
knows one way not to fulfill this state's great destiny is to sock it
to the taxpayer. Marshall comes with a four-year, easy-to-understand
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guarantee. He won't raise taxes. And he's going one step further.
When it comes to vetoeing any tax hike that lands on his desk,
Virginia can count on Marshall Coleman. (Applause.)
And so as we get near the end, it's been a long, hard
campaign. And in the end, every campaign comes back to the basics --
to the simple question that every voter asks himself: Which
candidate is right for the job? And the plain truth is this --
Marshall Coleman, a man of total integrity, total experience, a man
who deeply loves this state. He's right on the issues, right for
Virginia. Marshall Coleman will be a Governor all of Virginia can
count on. And let me tell the people of this great capital city --
when Marshall Coleman becomes Governor, the man in the Statehouse
here in Richmond is going to have a friend in the White House.
(Applause.)
But right now, Marshall needs to know that he can count
on you. And he's got your support. And come next Tuesday, that
you'll be there with your votes and your help to make him the next
Governor of Virginia. He needs to know that. And only four short
days remain in this campaign for the future of this great state. So,
talk to your family, your friends. Take them to the polls with you.
Make these last days count for Marshall Coleman for Virginia and for
the United States of America. Thank you and God bless you. And God
bless our wonderful country. Thank you all very, very much. Thank
you. (Applause.)
END
11:37 A.M. EST
PRESIDENT SEEN
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1939 DOV
PM 4: 11
November 1, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON
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SUBJECT: MARSHALL COLEMAN RALLY IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
I. SUMMARY
This Friday, November 3, at 11:30 a.m. you will address
a campaign rally for Marshall Coleman in Richmond's Festival
Park. You will be introduced by the candidate.
II. DISCUSSION
The speech hits on the major issues the Coleman
campaign has been emphasizing in the closing weeks of the
campaign: crime and drugs, education, and taxes.
"Friday Cheers" are free concerts in the park -- the
last one for the year was held last week.
McGroarty/Dooley
Nov. 1, 1989
1:30 pm
[COLEMAN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARSHALL COLEMAN RALLY
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
NOVEMBER 3, 1989
11:30 A.M.
Thank you Marshall. I'm happy to be back in this beautiful
capital city. /// I want to thank the good people of Richmond
for such a warm welcome this afternoon. [[ I guess some of you
may have come out today because you heard there was something
what does
special planned for Festival Park. // So if any of you came
here for one last Friday Cheers -- sorry about that. ///
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the
[Introductory acknowlegements.] I want to thank all the
eminent Virginians who are here with me today. Congressmen Tom
Bliley, French Slaughter and Herb Bateman who do such a fine job
representing the Commonwealth in the U.S. House. Our emcee
today, State Senator Bob Russell and two outstanding members of
the Virginia Senate who are ready to step up to new positions of
public trust: Joe Benedetti -- running hard for Attorney
and old friend
General. Eddy Dalton -- Virginia's next Lieutenant Governor.
And finally, let's all say hello to Virginia's next
Governor: Marshall Coleman. ////
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We're in the final four days -- the home stretch, and
Marshall's finishing strong. [[ And I don't blame the other
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to keep your eyes on the finish line when you're busy looking
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always came through when the big game was on the line. Well, I
think you'll find that Marshall Coleman is "Mr. November." And
I'll tell all of you what I told Marshall just a few moments acto:
the only poll that counts is the one that happens on November
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fighter -- a former Attorney General who understands you can't
have safe streets and neighborhoods unless you're ready to make
life tough on criminals. That means tougher sentencing -- and an
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That's the no-nonsense, real world approach we need. And if
you need any more proof, just ask the folks out on the front line
in the war on crime and drugs. The Virginia Fraternal Order of
Police has given Marshall Coleman its vote of confidence -- and I
think that says it all. When it comes to fighting crime,
Virginia can count on Marshall Coleman.
Marshall is strong on the issues across the board. Take
the one issue that may well be the most important of any that
fall within a state's responsibilities: education. Marshall and
I have talked many times about the state of our schools today,
and I can tell you: he's as convinced as I am that there is no
other issue more vital to the future of this state, this nation,
and to the kind of lives our children will lead.
Marshall's got two fine boys of his own: Sean, down from
college, and Billy, who's a high school freshman. They're here
today, helping their Dad -- and let me tell you, they may be
young, but they're real veterans on the campaign trail.
Billy and Sean, your Dad knows what every parent with kids
in school today knows: it's time to move beyond the status quo.
We've got to recognize what works in our schools -- and reward
it. That's the idea behind Marshall's merit pay plan: better
pay for better teachers. We've got to increase accountability --
and that means expanding choice in our schools. Choice can
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create an incentive for improvement that spurs a competition for
excellence in all our schools. When it comes to guaranteeing a
first-rate education for her children, Virginia can count on
Marshall Coleman.
And let me repeat this
And one thing more about Marshall -- good news for all
Virginians. Marshall Coleman draws the line against higher
taxes. The people of this state have endured five tax increases
in the past four years. I know Virginia -- and I know you can't
afford another four years of "open season" on the taxpayer.
Well, with Marshall Coleman in the statehouse, taxpayers
won't feel like there's a bullseye painted on their backs.
Marshall comes with a four-year, easy-to-understand guarantee:
He won't raise taxes. /// And he's gone one step further: when
it comes to vetoing any tax hike that lands on his desk, Virginia
can count on Marshall Coleman. ///
It's been a long hard campaign -- and in the end, every
campaign comes back to basics -- to the simple question every
voter asks himself: which candidate is right for the job?
The plain truth is this: Marshall Coleman is a man of
integrity -- and experience. A man who deeply loves this state.
He's right on the issues -- right for Virginia.. // Marshall
Coleman will be a Governor all of Virginia can count on.
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And let me tell the people of this great capital city, when
Marshall Coleman becomes governor -- the man in the statehouse
here in Richmond is going to have a friend in the White House.
But right now, Marshall needs to know that he can count on
you. That he's got your support -- and come next Tuesday, that
you'll be there with your votes and your help to make him the
next governor of Virginia.
Only four short days remain in this campaign for the future
of this great state. Talk to your family -- your friends and
take them to the polls with you. Make these last days count for
Marshall Coleman, for Virginia, and for America.
Thank you. God bless you -- and God bless the great
commonwealth of Virginia.
# # #
REMARKS: MARSHALL COLEMAN RALLY
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
NOVEMBER 3, 1989 / 11:30 A.M.
THANK YOU MARSHALL. I'M HAPPY TO BE BACK IN THIS
BEAUTIFUL CAPITAL CITY. /// I WANT TO THANK THE GOOD
PEOPLE OF RICHMOND FOR SUCH A WARM WELCOME TODAY. [[
I GUESS SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE COME OUT TODAY BECAUSE YOU
HEARD THERE WAS SOMETHING SPECIAL PLANNED FOR FESTIVAL
PARK. // SO IF ANY OF YOU CAME HERE FOR ONE LAST
FRIDAY CHEERS -- SORRY ABOUT THAT. /// ]]
NOW I KNOW SOME OF YOU CAME OUT TO SEE THE MOST
POPULAR PERSON IN AMERICA TODAY. AND I'LL TELL YOU --
THAT'S FLATTERING. /// BUT BARBARA'S UP IN NEW YORK
THIS MORNING, SO I'M HERE ON MY OWN.
Tim Gray - Richmond
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I WANT TO THANK CHAIRMAN LEE ATWATER AND ALL THE
EMINENT VIRGINIANS WHO ARE HERE WITH ME TODAY.
CONGRESSMEN TOM BLILEY, STAN PARRIS, FRENCH SLAUGHTER
AND HERB BATEMAN WHO DO SUCH A FINE JOB REPRESENTING
THE COMMONWEALTH IN THE U.S. HOUSE. OUR EMCEE TODAY,
STATE SENATOR BOB RUSSELL, AND TWO OUTSTANDING MEMBERS
OF THE VIRGINIA SENATE WHO ARE READY TO STEP UP TO NEW
POSITIONS OF PUBLIC TRUST: JOE BENEDETTI - -- RUNNING
HARD FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL. AND MY OLD FRIEND EDDY
DALTON -- VIRGINIA'S NEXT LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
AND FINALLY, LET'S ALL SAY HELLO TO VIRGINIA'S
NEXT GOVERNOR: MARSHALL COLEMAN. ////
WE'RE HERE ON THE EVE OF A CONTEST OF GREAT
CONCERN TO EVERYONE WHO LIVES IN THIS STATE - -- AN EPIC
BATTLE, A CLASH OF WILLS. /// YES THAT'S RIGHT -- I'M
TALKING ABOUT UVA VERSUS NC STATE. ////
BUT WE ALL KNOW THERE'S A STATEWIDE CONTEST FOUR
DAYS FROM NOW - -- AND LET ME TELL YOU MY PICK: IT'S
GOING TO BE MARSHALL COLEMAN WHO COMES OUT THE
WINNER. ///
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FOUR DAYS FROM NOW, THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE ARE
GOING TO DECIDE WHO CAN LEAD THIS COMMONWEALTH INTO A
NEW DECADE WHICH CANDIDATE HAS A VISION FOR VIRGINIA
IN THE 90S.
MY FRIENDS, THAT MAN MUST BE A MAN OF INTEGRITY.
THAT MAN MUST OFFER THE NEW IDEAS VIRGINIA NEEDS TO
FULFILL ITS DESTINY. THAT MAN IS MARSHALL COLEMAN.
MARSHALL KNOWS THE ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST TO
VIRGINIANS. TAKE THE ISSUE OF LAW AND ORDER.
MARSHALL'S A VETERAN CRIME FIGHTER -- A FORMER ATTORNEY
GENERAL WHO UNDERSTANDS YOU CAN'T HAVE SAFE STREETS AND
NEIGHBORHOODS UNLESS YOU'RE READY TO MAKE LIFE TOUGH ON
CRIMINALS. THAT MEANS TOUGHER SENTENCING -- AND AN END
TO EARLY RELEASE AND PAROLE POLICIES THAT PUT DANGEROUS
CRIMINALS BACK ON THE STREET. DANGEROUS CRIMINALS
SHOULD STAY WHERE THEY BELONG -- BEHIND BARS.
I KNOW THAT GOVERNOR COLEMAN WOULD GIVE ME STRONG
SUPPORT FOR THE ANTI-CRIME PACKAGE THAT I HAVE SENT TO
CONGRESS -- A PACKAGE THAT SITS THERE NOW WAITING FOR
CONGRESS TO MOVE.
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AND MARSHALL COLEMAN IS THE RIGHT MAN TO LEAD
VIRGINIA IN THE BATTLE AGAINST DRUG ABUSE. THE WAR ON
DRUGS ISN'T A WAR OF WORDS. ANYONE CAN TALK TOUGH --
BUT TALKING TOUGH DOESN'T KEEP DEALERS OFF THE STREET.
IT DOESN'T KEEP DRUGS OUT OF THE HANDS OF OUR CHILDREN.
MARSHALL COLEMAN KNOWS IT'S TIME FOR ACTION. HE
KNOWS WE'VE GOT TO GO AFTER DRUG DEALERS AND DRUG
USERS. AND HE KNOWS IT'S TIME TO CONFISCATE THE
DEALERS' ILL-GOTTEN GAINS AND TAKE THE PROFIT OUT OF
THE DRUG BUSINESS.
THAT'S THE NO-NONSENSE, REAL WORLD APPROACH WE
NEED. AND IF YOU NEED ANY MORE PROOF, JUST ASK THE
FOLKS OUT ON THE FRONT LINE IN THE WAR ON CRIME AND
DRUGS. THE VIRGINIA FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE HAS
GIVEN MARSHALL COLEMAN ITS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE -- AND I
THINK THAT SAYS IT ALL. WHEN IT COMES TO FIGHTING
CRIME, VIRGINIA CAN COUNT ON MARSHALL COLEMAN.
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MARSHALL IS STRONG ON THE ISSUES ACROSS THE BOARD.
TAKE THE ONE ISSUE THAT MAY WELL BE THE MOST IMPORTANT
OF ANY THAT FALL WITHIN A STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION. MARSHALL AND I HAVE TALKED MANY TIMES ABOUT
THE STATE OF OUR SCHOOLS TODAY, AND I CAN TELL YOU:
HE'S AS CONVINCED AS I AM THAT THERE IS NO OTHER ISSUE
MORE VITAL TO THE FUTURE OF THIS STATE, THIS NATION,
AND TO THE KIND OF LIVES OUR CHILDREN WILL LEAD.
MARSHALL'S GOT TWO FINE BOYS OF HIS OWN: SEAN AND
BILLY. SEAN'S HERE TODAY, DOWN FROM COLLEGE, HELPING
HIS DAD -- -- AND LET ME TELL YOU, HE MAY BE YOUNG, BUT
HE'S A REAL VETERAN ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
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SEAN, YOUR DAD KNOWS WHAT EVERY PARENT WITH KIDS
IN SCHOOL TODAY KNOWS: IT'S TIME TO MOVE BEYOND THE
STATUS QUO. WE'VE GOT TO RECOGNIZE WHAT WORKS IN OUR
SCHOOLS - AND REWARD IT. THAT'S THE IDEA BEHIND
MARSHALL'S MERIT PAY PLAN: BETTER PAY FOR BETTER
TEACHERS. WE'VE GOT TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY - -- AND
THAT MEANS EXPANDING CHOICE IN OUR SCHOOLS. CHOICE CAN
CREATE AN INCENTIVE FOR IMPROVEMENT THAT SPURS A
COMPETITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL OUR SCHOOLS. WHEN
IT COMES TO GUARANTEEING A FIRST-RATE EDUCATION FOR HER
CHILDREN, VIRGINIA CAN COUNT ON MARSHALL COLEMAN.
BUT IT'S WHEN WE TALK ABOUT TAXES THAT WE KNOW HOW
IMPORTANT THE ELECTION OF MARSHALL COLEMAN REALLY IS.
I HEAR THE SAME THINGS UP ON CAPITOL HILL THAT YOU DO
FROM CAPITOL SQUARE - -- AND IT'S BEGINNING TO SOUND LIKE
A BROKEN RECORD. DOESN'T MATTER WHAT IT IS, EVERY
ISSUE IS AN OPPORTUNITY -- TO RAISE YOUR TAXES.
WELL, MAKE NO MISTAKE: MARSHALL COLEMAN IS ONE
CANDIDATE WHO DOESN'T CONFUSE HAVING A VISION FOR THE
FUTURE WITH HAVING A SHARP EYE ON YOUR WALLETS. ///
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THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE HAVE ENDURED FIVE TAX
INCREASES IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS. I KNOW VIRGINIA --
AND I KNOW YOU CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER FOUR YEARS OF "OPEN
SEASON" ON THE TAXPAYER.
WELL, WITH MARSHALL COLEMAN IN THE STATEHOUSE,
TAXPAYERS WON'T FEEL LIKE THERE'S A BULLSEYE PAINTED ON
THEIR BACKS. BECAUSE HE KNOWS ONE WAY NOT TO FULFILL
THIS STATE'S GREAT DESTINY IS TO SOCK IT TO THE
TAXPAYER. MARSHALL COMES WITH A FOUR-YEAR, EASY-TO-
UNDERSTAND GUARANTEE: HE WON'T RAISE TAXES. /// AND
HE'S GONE ONE STEP FURTHER: WHEN IT COMES TO VETOING
ANY TAX HIKE THAT LANDS ON HIS DESK, VIRGINIA CAN COUNT
ON MARSHALL COLEMAN. ///
IT'S BEEN A LONG HARD CAMPAIGN -- AND IN THE END,
EVERY CAMPAIGN COMES BACK TO BASICS -- TO THE SIMPLE
QUESTION EVERY VOTER ASKS HIMSELF: WHICH CANDIDATE IS
RIGHT FOR THE JOB?
THE PLAIN TRUTH IS THIS: MARSHALL COLEMAN IS A
MAN OF INTEGRITY AND EXPERIENCE. A MAN WHO DEEPLY
LOVES THIS STATE. HE'S RIGHT ON THE ISSUES -- RIGHT
FOR VIRGINIA... // MARSHALL COLEMAN WILL BE A
GOVERNOR ALL OF VIRGINIA CAN COUNT ON.
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AND LET ME TELL THE PEOPLE OF THIS GREAT CAPITAL
CITY, WHEN MARSHALL COLEMAN BECOMES GOVERNOR - -- THE MAN
IN THE STATEHOUSE HERE IN RICHMOND IS GOING TO HAVE A
FRIEND IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
BUT RIGHT NOW, MARSHALL NEEDS TO KNOW THAT HE CAN
COUNT ON YOU. THAT HE'S GOT YOUR SUPPORT -- AND COME
NEXT TUESDAY, THAT YOU'LL BE THERE WITH YOUR VOTES AND
YOUR HELP TO MAKE HIM THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
ONLY FOUR SHORT DAYS REMAIN IN THIS CAMPAIGN FOR
THE FUTURE OF THIS GREAT STATE. TALK TO YOUR FAMILY --
YOUR FRIENDS AND TAKE THEM TO THE POLLS WITH YOU. MAKE
THESE LAST DAYS COUNT FOR MARSHALL COLEMAN, FOR
VIRGINIA, AND FOR AMERICA.
THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU -- AND GOD BLESS THE
GREAT COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
# # #
REMARKS: MARSHALL COLEMAN RALLY
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
NOVEMBER 3, 1989 / 11:30 A.M.
THANK YOU MARSHALL. I'M HAPPY TO BE BACK IN THIS
BEAUTIFUL CAPITAL CITY. /// I WANT TO THANK THE GOOD
PEOPLE OF RICHMOND FOR SUCH A WARM WELCOME TODAY. [[
I GUESS SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE COME OUT TODAY BECAUSE YOU
HEARD THERE WAS SOMETHING SPECIAL PLANNED FOR FESTIVAL
PARK. // so IF ANY OF YOU CAME HERE FOR ONE LAST
FRIDAY CHEERS -- SORRY ABOUT THAT. /// ]]
NOW I KNOW SOME OF YOU CAME OUT TO SEE THE MOST
POPULAR PERSON IN AMERICA TODAY. AND I'LL TELL YOU --
THAT'S FLATTERING. /// BUT BARBARA'S UP IN NEW YORK
THIS MORNING, SO I'M HERE ON MY OWN.
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I WANT TO THANK CHAIRMAN LEE ATWATER AND ALL THE
EMINENT VIRGINIANS WHO ARE HERE WITH ME TODAY.
CONGRESSMEN TOM BLILEY, STAN PARRIS, FRENCH SLAUGHTER
AND HERB BATEMAN WHO DO SUCH A FINE JOB REPRESENTING
THE COMMONWEALTH IN THE U.S. HOUSE. OUR EMCEE TODAY,
STATE SENATOR BOB RUSSELL, AND TWO OUTSTANDING MEMBERS
OF THE VIRGINIA SENATE WHO ARE READY TO STEP UP TO NEW
POSITIONS OF PUBLIC TRUST: JOE BENEDETTI -- RUNNING
HARD FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL. AND MY OLD FRIEND EDDY
DALTON VIRGINIA'S NEXT LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
AND FINALLY, LET'S ALL SAY HELLO TO VIRGINIA'S
NEXT GOVERNOR: MARSHALL COLEMAN. ////
WE'RE HERE ON THE EVE OF A CONTEST OF GREAT
CONCERN TO EVERYONE WHO LIVES IN THIS STATE -- AN EPIC
BATTLE, A CLASH OF WILLS. /// YES THAT'S RIGHT -- I'M
TALKING ABOUT UVA VERSUS NC STATE. ////
BUT WE ALL KNOW THERE'S A STATEWIDE CONTEST FOUR
DAYS FROM NOW -- -- AND LET ME TELL YOU MY PICK: IT'S
GOING TO BE MARSHALL COLEMAN WHO COMES OUT THE
WINNER. ///
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FOUR DAYS FROM NOW, THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE ARE
GOING TO DECIDE WHO CAN LEAD THIS COMMONWEALTH INTO A
NEW DECADE -- WHICH CANDIDATE HAS A VISION FOR VIRGINIA
IN THE 90S.
MY FRIENDS, THAT MAN MUST BE A MAN OF INTEGRITY.
THAT MAN MUST OFFER THE NEW IDEAS VIRGINIA NEEDS TO
FULFILL ITS DESTINY. THAT MAN IS MARSHALL COLEMAN.
MARSHALL KNOWS THE ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST TO
VIRGINIANS. TAKE THE ISSUE OF LAW AND ORDER.
MARSHALL'S A VETERAN CRIME FIGHTER -- A FORMER ATTORNEY
GENERAL WHO UNDERSTANDS YOU CAN'T HAVE SAFE STREETS AND
NEIGHBORHOODS UNLESS YOU'RE READY TO MAKE LIFE TOUGH ON
CRIMINALS. THAT MEANS TOUGHER SENTENCING -- AND AN END
TO EARLY RELEASE AND PAROLE POLICIES THAT PUT DANGEROUS
CRIMINALS BACK ON THE STREET. DANGEROUS CRIMINALS
SHOULD STAY WHERE THEY BELONG -- BEHIND BARS.
I KNOW THAT GOVERNOR COLEMAN WOULD GIVE ME STRONG
SUPPORT FOR THE ANTI-CRIME PACKAGE THAT I HAVE SENT TO
CONGRESS -- A PACKAGE THAT SITS THERE NOW WAITING FOR
CONGRESS TO MOVE.
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AND MARSHALL COLEMAN IS THE RIGHT MAN TO LEAD
VIRGINIA IN THE BATTLE AGAINST DRUG ABUSE. THE WAR ON
DRUGS ISN'T A WAR OF WORDS. ANYONE CAN TALK TOUGH --
BUT TALKING TOUGH DOESN'T KEEP DEALERS OFF THE STREET.
IT DOESN'T KEEP DRUGS OUT OF THE HANDS OF OUR CHILDREN.
MARSHALL COLEMAN KNOWS IT'S TIME FOR ACTION. HE
KNOWS WE'VE GOT TO GO AFTER DRUG DEALERS AND DRUG
USERS. AND HE KNOWS IT'S TIME TO CONFISCATE THE
DEALERS' ILL-GOTTEN GAINS AND TAKE THE PROFIT OUT OF
THE DRUG BUSINESS.
THAT'S THE NO-NONSENSE, REAL WORLD APPROACH WE
NEED. AND IF YOU NEED ANY MORE PROOF, JUST ASK THE
FOLKS OUT ON THE FRONT LINE IN THE WAR ON CRIME AND
DRUGS. THE VIRGINIA FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE HAS
GIVEN MARSHALL COLEMAN ITS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE -- AND I
THINK THAT SAYS IT ALL. WHEN IT COMES TO FIGHTING
CRIME, VIRGINIA CAN COUNT ON MARSHALL COLEMAN.
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MARSHALL IS STRONG ON THE ISSUES ACROSS THE BOARD.
TAKE THE ONE ISSUE THAT MAY WELL BE THE MOST IMPORTANT
OF ANY THAT FALL WITHIN A STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION. MARSHALL AND I HAVE TALKED MANY TIMES ABOUT
THE STATE OF OUR SCHOOLS TODAY, AND I CAN TELL YOU:
HE'S AS CONVINCED AS I AM THAT THERE IS NO OTHER ISSUE
MORE VITAL TO THE FUTURE OF THIS STATE, THIS NATION,
AND TO THE KIND OF LIVES OUR CHILDREN WILL LEAD.
MARSHALL'S GOT TWO FINE BOYS OF HIS OWN: SEAN AND
BILLY. SEAN'S HERE TODAY, DOWN FROM COLLEGE, HELPING
HIS DAD -- AND LET ME TELL YOU, HE MAY BE YOUNG, BUT
HE'S A REAL VETERAN ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
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SEAN, YOUR DAD KNOWS WHAT EVERY PARENT WITH KIDS
IN SCHOOL TODAY KNOWS: IT'S TIME TO MOVE BEYOND THE
STATUS QUO. WE'VE GOT TO RECOGNIZE WHAT WORKS IN OUR
SCHOOLS -- AND REWARD IT. THAT'S THE IDEA BEHIND
MARSHALL'S MERIT PAY PLAN: BETTER PAY FOR BETTER
TEACHERS. WE'VE GOT TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY -- AND
THAT MEANS EXPANDING CHOICE IN OUR SCHOOLS. CHOICE CAN
CREATE AN INCENTIVE FOR IMPROVEMENT THAT SPURS A
COMPETITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL OUR SCHOOLS. WHEN
IT COMES TO GUARANTEEING A FIRST-RATE EDUCATION FOR HER
CHILDREN, VIRGINIA CAN COUNT ON MARSHALL COLEMAN.
One way not to fulfill this state's great destiny
is to sock the taxpayer more.
WE KNOW WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM MARSHALL'S
But the olif esence between
Repul
OPPONENT, AND HIS PARTY'S WAY OF DOING THINGS. I HEAR
Virginia
and
a
THE SAME THINGS UP ON CAPITOL HILL THAT YOU DO FROM
Democrat
CAPITOL SQUARE -- AND IT'S BEGINNING TO SOUND LIKE A
Vigina
comea
BROKEN RECORD. DOESN'T MATTER WHAT IT IS, EVERY ISSUE
IS AN OPPORTUNITY -- TO RAISE YOUR TAXES.
When we
takes
WELL, MAKE NO MISTAKE: MARSHALL COLEMAN IS ONE
CANDIDATE WHO DOESN'T CONFUSE HAVING A VISION FOR THE
FUTURE WITH HAVING A SHARP EYE ON YOUR WALLETS. ///
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we of mushall Colonancelly is.
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THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE HAVE ENDURED FIVE TAX
INCREASES IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS. I KNOW VIRGINIA --
AND I KNOW YOU CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER FOUR YEARS OF "OPEN
SEASON" ON THE TAXPAYER.
WELL, WITH MARSHALL COLEMAN IN THE STATEHOUSE,
TAXPAYERS WON'T FEEL LIKE THERE'S A BULLSEYE PAINTED ON
Because He knows one was not to fu Ifill this states great cleating IS
THEIR BACKS. ^ MARSHALL COMES WITH A FOUR-YEAR, EASY-TO- to sock it
to the
UNDERSTAND GUARANTEE: HE WON'T RAISE TAXES. /// AND
toxpayer.
HE'S GONE ONE STEP FURTHER: WHEN IT COMES TO VETOING
ANY TAX HIKE THAT LANDS ON HIS DESK, VIRGINIA CAN COUNT
ON MARSHALL COLEMAN. ///
IT'S BEEN A LONG HARD CAMPAIGN -- AND IN THE END,
EVERY CAMPAIGN COMES BACK TO BASICS -- TO THE SIMPLE
QUESTION EVERY VOTER ASKS HIMSELF: WHICH CANDIDATE IS
RIGHT FOR THE JOB?
THE PLAIN TRUTH IS THIS: MARSHALL COLEMAN IS A
MAN OF INTEGRITY -- AND EXPERIENCE. A MAN WHO DEEPLY
LOVES THIS STATE. HE'S RIGHT ON THE ISSUES -- RIGHT
FOR VIRGINIA... // MARSHALL COLEMAN WILL BE A
GOVERNOR ALL OF VIRGINIA CAN COUNT ON.
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AND LET ME TELL THE PEOPLE OF THIS GREAT CAPITAL
CITY, WHEN MARSHALL COLEMAN BECOMES GOVERNOR -- THE MAN
IN THE STATEHOUSE HERE IN RICHMOND IS GOING TO HAVE A
FRIEND IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
BUT RIGHT NOW, MARSHALL NEEDS TO KNOW THAT HE CAN
COUNT ON YOU. THAT HE'S GOT YOUR SUPPORT -- AND COME
NEXT TUESDAY, THAT YOU'LL BE THERE WITH YOUR VOTES AND
YOUR HELP TO MAKE HIM THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
ONLY FOUR SHORT DAYS REMAIN IN THIS CAMPAIGN FOR
THE FUTURE OF THIS GREAT STATE. TALK TO YOUR FAMILY --
YOUR FRIENDS AND TAKE THEM TO THE POLLS WITH YOU. MAKE
THESE LAST DAYS COUNT FOR MARSHALL COLEMAN, FOR
VIRGINIA, AND FOR AMERICA.
THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU -- AND GOD BLESS THE
GREAT COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
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Document No. 086429SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/31/89
11/1/89 10:00 AM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARSHALL COLEMAN FUNDRAISER
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
WRAY
FITZWATER
BENNETT
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 1, with a
copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Nenn comments
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James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
October 31, 1989
11:30 am
1989 OCT 31 AM II: 45
[COLEMAN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARSHALL COLEMAN FUNDRAISER
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
NOVEMBER 3, 1989
12:00 noon?
I'm happy to be here in Richmond, back in the beautiful
capital of the Old Dominion. /// [[ Thank you for such a warm
welcome this afternoon. It's just a pity I can't stick around
for Friday Cheers. ]] ///
[Introductory acknowlegements. ] I want to thank all the
eminent Virginians who are here with me today. Congressman Tom
Bliley, who does such a fine job representing the 3rd District in
the U.S. House. Two outstanding members of the Virginia Senate
who are ready to step up to new positions of public trust: Joe
Benedetti -- running hard for Attorney General. Eddy Dalton --
Virginia's next Lieutenant Governor.
And finally, let's all say hello to Virginia's next
Governor: Marshall Coleman. ////
We're in the final four days -- the home stretch, and
Marshall's finishing strong. [[ And I don't blame the other
side if they've lost some of their focus lately. /// It's hard
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to keep your eyes on the finish line when you're busy looking
over your shoulder. ]]
[[ Reggie Jackson was called "Mr. October" because he
always came through when the big game was on the line. Well, I
think you'll find that Marshall Coleman is "Mr. November." And
I'll tell all of you what I told Marshall just a few moments ago:
the only poll that counts is the one that happens on November
7.11
Four days from now, the people of this state are going to
decide who has a vision for Virginia in the 90s -- who can lead
the Old Dominion into a new decade full of new challenges.
must be
My friends that man is Marshall Coleman a man of
integrity. A man with the new ideas the Virgunia Old Dominion needs to
That must offer the
reach fulfill its destiny. A That man is Mashall Coleman.
We know what we can expect from Marshall's opponent, and his
party's way of doing things. I hear the same things up on
Capitol Hill that you do from Capitol Square -- and it's
beginning to sound like a broken record. Doesn't matter what it
is, every issue is an opportunity -- to raise your taxes.
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Well, make no mistake: Marshall Coleman is one candidate
who doesn't confuse having a vision for the future with having a
sharp eye on your wallets. ///
Marshall knows the issues that matter to most Virginians.
Take the issue of law and order. Marshall's a veteran crime
fighter -- a former Attorney General who understands you can't
have safe streets and neighborhoods unless you're ready to make
life tough on criminals. That means tougher sentencing -- and an
end to early release and parole policies that put dangerous
Dangerous cumminds
criminals back on the street when they should stay where they
belong -- behind bars.
And Marshall Coleman is the right man to lead Virginia in
the battle against drug abuse. The war on drugs isn't a war of
words. Anyone can talk tough -- but talking tough doesn't keep
dealers off the street. It doesn't keep drugs out of the hands
of our children.
Marshall Coleman knows it's time for action. He knows we've
got to go after drug dealers and drug users. And he knows it's
time to take the profit out of the drug business. 4v time
confiscate the dealers' ill-gotten gains. J and
That's the no-nonsense, real world approach we need. And if
you need any more proof, just ask the folks out on the front line
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in the war on crime and drugs. The Fraternal Order of Police has
given Marshall Coleman its vote of confidence -- and I think that
says it all. When it comes to fighting crime, Virginia can count
on Marshall Coleman.
Marshall is strong on the issues across the board. Take
the one issue that may well be the most important of any that
fall within a state's responsibilities: education. Marshall and
I have talked many times about the state of our schools today,
and I can tell you: he's as convinced as I am that there is no
other issue more vital to the future of this state, this nation,
and to the kind of lives our children will lead.
Marshall's got two fine boys of his own: Sean, down from
college, and Billy, who's a high school freshman. They're here
today, helping their Dad -- and let me tell you, they may be
young, but they're real veterans on the campaign trail.
Billy and Sean, your Dad knows what every parent with kids
in school today knows: it's time to move beyond the status quo.
We've got to recognize what works in our schools --- and reward
it. That's the idea behind Marshall's merit pay plan: better
pay for better teachers. We've got to increase accountability --
and that means expanding choice in our schools. Choice can
create an incentive for improvement that spurs a competition for
excellence in all our schools. When it comes to guaranteeing a
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first-rate education for her children, Virginia can count on
Marshall Coleman.
And one thing more about Marshall -- good news for all
Virginians. Marshall Coleman draws the line against higher
taxes. The people of this state have endured five tax increases
in the past four years. I know Virginia -- and I know you can't
afford another four years of "open season" on the taxpayer.
Well, with Marshall Coleman in the statehouse, taxpayers
won't feel like there's a bullarye target painted on their backs.
Marshall comes with a four-year, easy-to-understand guarantee:
No new taxes. /// And he's gone one step further: when it
comes to vetoing any tax hike that lands on his desk, Virginia
can count on Marshall Coleman. ///
It's been a long hard campaign -- and in the end, every
campaign comes back to basics -- to the simple question every
voter asks himself: which candidate is right for the job?
The plain truth is this: Marshall Coleman is a man of
integrity -- and experience. A man who deeply loves this state.
He's right on the issues -- right for Virginia
// Marshall
Coleman will be a Governor all of Virginia can count on.
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And let me tell the people of this great capital city, when
Marshall Coleman becomes. governor -- the man in the statehouse
here in Richmond is going to have a friend in the White House.
But right now, Marshall needs to know that he can count on
you. That he's got your support -- and come next Tuesday, that
you'll be there with your votes and your help to make him the
next governor of Virginia.
Only four short days remain in this campaign for the future
of this great state. Make them count for Marshall Coleman, for
Virginia, and for America.
Thank you. God bless you -- and God bless the great state
of Virginia.
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