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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
November 7, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPION OAKLAND ATHLETICS
The Rose Garden
2:02 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Mayor Wilson, officially, and to Mr.
Walter Haas over here, an old friend of mine, and Wally and Dr. Bobby
Brown, the President of the American League. Tony La Russa and the
players and staff of the Oakland A's. And also the distinguished
members of the enormous, effective Congressional delegation from
California. Also the members of the Babe Ruth League Championship
teams from Forest Grove, Oregon; Cherry Hill, New Jersey; and
Oakland, California. And anybody left over, welcome to you.
(Laughter.)
It's a great day. And I feel this is a special and
historic occasion. After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas Rangers.
(Laughter.)
Today we're talking baseball. And a team that is clearly
and truly Number One -- the world champion Oakland A's.
And the A's, of course, have this wonderful baseball
heritage. Nine world titles going back, what, 88 years -- including
four since coming to Oakland. A tradition of character and triumph.
A tradition embodied, perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform
sleeve. (Laughter.) You read that any way you want, but I'm
impressed. (Laughter.)
And this year's champions were true to that heritage.
Ninety-nine games won, and the American League West -- as Casey
Stengel would say, "You could look it up." And then downing Toronto
in the playoffs and sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
the Bay. I only wish Tony La Russa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to this World Series
victory.
And what remarkable moments really for those of us that
love sports you have given us -- that saver, No. 43, charging from
the bullpen. You know how the A's spell relief? E-C-K. And of the
Series' outstanding player, well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
office against Dave Stewart. Perhaps a newsweekly said it best of
Dave's brilliance and community service: "In the eyes of his Oakland
neighbors, Dave's MVP meant Most Valuable Person."
And then there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading
leadoff hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases --
stealing the hearts of Oakland. And Mark McGwire of the Bash
Brothers. And, of course, Jose Canseco and Walt Weiss and Carney
Landsford and Terry Steinbach. And, yes, Dave Henderson.
Let me say, with your homers against the Giants, when I
go to talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons, I'm
going to tell him that Hindu's bat is not negotiable. (Laughter.)
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
cause -- a cause led by Tony La Russa -- a lawyer and an even greater
manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office staffs as
well. A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly, and which
MORE
- 2 -
-- spurred by Mike Moore and Bob Welch, Storm Davis, an outstanding
bullpen -- echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who said,
"Pitching is 90 percent of baseball."
And this year, the A's built on 1988, delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans. Think of it. Regular-season attendance of
almost 2.7 million -- no wonder the Haas's are smiling here --
(laughter) -- with some of the greatest baseball played since Abner
Doubleday got his tape measure out and started laying out the
diamond.
And, yes, champions on the field, and champions off it.
For you helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times -- as
did those equally magnificent Giants.
And the earthquake which shook Northern California
delayed the Series and for a moment paralyzed the entire region. But
like the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, you, too,
bounced back, overcoming adversity, uniting a populace, showing how
true pros perform when the odds are longest and the evening darkest,
and the game is on the line -- the game of baseball or the larger
game of life.
And for that I congratulate you, and each American
salutes you. The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
bragging if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-season,
first in the post-season, here stand the championship Oakland A's.
And in 1989, you sure backed it up. And to you we all say, well
done.
Thank you so very much for coming to the White House.
Thank you for the example you set for the young people in this
country, and God bless you all. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
END
2:07 P.M. EST
- 1A -
((MEMBERS OF CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN
ATTENDANCE: SENATOR PETE WILSON, REPRESENTATIVES WALLY
HERGER, ROBERT MATSUI, ROBERT LAGOMARSINO, ELTON
GALLEGLY, CARLOS MOORHEAD, MEL LEVINE, DAVID DREIER,
JERRY LEWIS, JIM BATES, NANCY PELOSI, BARBARA BOXER,
RONALD DELLUMS, GARY CONDIT, NORM SHUMWAY.
CONGRESSMAN FROM NEW JERSEY: JIM SAXTON.))
- 1A -
((MEMBERS OF CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN
ATTENDANCE: SENATOR PETE WILSON, REPRESENTATIVES WALLY
HERGER, ROBERT MATSUI, ROBERT LAGOMARSINO, ELTON
GALLEGLY, CARLOS MOORHEAD, MEL LEVINE, DAVID DREIER,
JERRY LEWIS, JIM BATES, NANCY PELOSI, BARBARA BOXER,
RONALD DELLUMS, GARY CONDIT, NORM SHUMWAY.
CONGRESSMAN FROM NEW JERSEY: JIM SAXTON.))
SENT BY:The TICKET CENTER
;11- 6-89 ; 6:55PM ; LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS-
4566218;# 1
Executive Office of the President
Office of Legislutive Affairs
FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET
NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER
DATE
TO
Stephanie R.
FAX NUMBER
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FROM Becky -Leg Affairs
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;11- 6-89 ; 6:56PM ; LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS-
4566218;# 2
Stephanie:
Following are Members of Congress who have accepted for the
Oakland A's ceremony, we don't have a response yet from the
second group:
Wally Herger
Robert Matsui
Robert Lagomarsino
Elton Gallegly
Carlos Moorhead
Mel Levine
David Dreier
Jerry Lewis
Jim Bates
Pete Wilson
Alan Cranston
Nancy Pelosi
Barbara Boxer
George Miller
Ronald Dellums
Pete Stark
Don Edwards
Tom Campbell
Edward Roybal
Augustus Hawkins
Matthew Martinez
Esteban Torres
Ron Packard
Hunter
Gary Condit (D-CA)
"Norm Shamway
checked spelling -Congs.
Jim Soxton (N.J.)
OAKLAND A'S / ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989 / 2:00 P.M.
MAYOR WILSON, WALTER HAAS, WALLY HAAS, DR. BoBBy
BROWN, MR. ALDERSON, TONY LA RUSSA, PLAYERS AND STAFF
OF THE OAKLAND ATHLETICS, MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA
DELEGATION, AND MEMBERS OF THE BABE RUTH LEAGUE
CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS OF FOREST GROVE, OREGON; CHERRY
HILL, NEW JERSEY; AND OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. LADIES AND
GENTLEMEN.
- 2 -
LET ME WELCOME YOU TO THE WHITE HOUSE. AND TO A
SPECIAL AND HISTORIC OCCASION. ((AFTER ALL, I'LL BET
IT'S NOT OFTEN THAT THE OAKLAND A's ARE HONORED BY AN
UNOFFICIAL SCOUT FOR THE TEXAS RANGERS.)) //
((You KNOW, USUALLY WHEN I'M TOLD I'LL BE HAVING A
WHITE HOUSE MEETING WITH SOME HEAVY HITTERS, IT TURNS
OUT TO BE THE CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP.)) // BUT NOT
TODAY.
- 3 -
TODAY, WE'RE TALKING BASEBALL. AND A TEAM THAT'S TRULY
No. 1. THE WORLD CHAMPION OAKLAND ATHLETICS.
THE A's, OF COURSE, HAVE A WONDERFUL HERITAGE.
NINE WORLD TITLES IN 88 YEARS -- INCLUDING FOUR SINCE
COMING TO OAKLAND. A TRADITION OF CHARACTER AND
TRIUMPH. A TRADITION EMBODIED, PERHAPS, BY THE
ELEPHANT GRACING YOUR UNIFORM SLEEVE. AFTER ALL, HOW
COULD A REPUBLICAN NOT BE IMPRESSED? //
- 4 -
THIS YEAR'S CHAMPIONS WERE TRUE To THAT HERITAGE.
WINNING 99 GAMES AND THE AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST
AS
CASEY STENGEL WOULD SAY, "You COULD LOOK IT UP." THEN
DOWNING TORONTO IN THE PLAYOFFS. AND SWEEPING THE
CROSS-TOWN GIANTS IN THE BATTLE OF THE BAY. ((I ONLY
WISH TONY LA RUSSA COULD HELP PILOT MY BUDGET THROUGH
CONGRESS THE WAY HE PILOTED THE A's To YOUR WORLD
SERIES VICTORY.))
- 5 -
WHAT MOMENTS YOU'VE GIVEN US. AND WHAT MEMORIES WE
HOLD. OF THAT SAVER, No. 43, CHARGING FROM THE
BULLPEN. ((You KNOW HOW THE A's SPELL RELIEF? It's
EASY: "E-C-K.")) AND OF THE SERIES' OUTSTANDING
PLAYER: WELL, I'M JUST GLAD I'M NOT RUNNING FOR OFFICE
AGAINST DAVE STEWART. PERHAPS A NEWSWEEKLY SAID IT
BEST OF DAVE'S PITCHING BRILLIANCE AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE: "IN THE EYES OF HIS OAKLAND NEIGHBORS,
[DAVE'S] M.V.P. MEANT MOST VALUABLE PERSON."
- 6 -
THEN, THERE'S PERHAPS BASEBALL'S ALL-TIME LEADING
LEAD-OFF HITTER, RICKEY HENDERSON. STEALING A TON OF
BASES -- STEALING THE HEARTS OF OAKLAND. AND MARK
MCGWIRE OF THE BASH BROTHERS. AND LET'S NOT FORGET
WALT WEISS, JOSE CANSECO, CARNEY LANDSFORD, AND TERRY
STEINBACH. AND YES, DAVE HENDERSON.
- 7 -
((LET ME SAY: WITH YOUR HOMERS AGAINST THE GIANTS,
WHEN I TALK TO MR. GORBACHEV ABOUT REDUCING OFFENSIVE
WEAPONS, I'M GOING TO TELL HIM THAT "HENDU" HENDERSON'S
BAT IS NOT NEGOTIABLE.)) //
BIG-LEAGUERS ALL. EACH CONTRIBUTING, BIG-TIME, To
THE CAUSE. A CAUSE LED BY TONY LA RUSSA -- A LAWYER
AND EVEN GREATER MANAGER. AND ONE OF BASEBALL'S
PIONEERING FRONT-OFFICE STAFFS.
- 8 -
A CLUB WHICH HIT SUPERBLY AND FIELDED BRILLIANTLY. AND
WHICH -- SPURRED BY MIKE MOORE, BoB WELCH, STORM DAVIS,
AND AN OUTSTANDING BULLPEN -- ECHOED YOUR FRANCHISE'S
FOUNDER, CONNIE MACK, WHO SAID: "PITCHING IS 90 PER
CENT OF BASEBALL."
- 9 -
THIS YEAR, THE A's BUILT ON 1988. DELIGHTING SOME
OF BASEBALL'S GREATEST FANS -- THINK OF IT: REGULAR-
SEASON ATTENDANCE OF ALMOST 2.7 MILLION -- WITH SOME OF
THE GREATEST BASEBALL PLAYED SINCE ABNER DOUBLEDAY GOT
HIS TAPE MEASURE OUT AND STARTED LAYING-OUT THE
DIAMOND.
YES, CHAMPIONS ON THE FIELD. AND CHAMPIONS OFF IT.
FOR YOU HELPED THE BAY AREA THROUGH SOME HARD AND
TRAGIC TIMES. As DID THOSE EQUALLY MAGNIFICENT GIANTS.
- 10 -
THE EARTHQUAKE WHICH SHOOK NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
DELAYED THE WORLD SERIES. AND FOR A MOMENT, PARALYZED
THE REGION. BUT LIKE THE CITIZENS OF OAKLAND, SAN
FRANCISCO, AND SAN JOSE, YOU, Too, BOUNCED BACK.
OVERCOMING ADVERSITY. AND UNITING A POPULACE. SHOWING
HOW TRUE PROS PERFORM WHEN THE ODDS ARE LONGEST, THE
EVENING DARKEST, AND THE GAME IS ON THE LINE -- THE
GAME OF BASEBALL, OR THE LARGER GAME OF LIFE.
- 11 - -
FOR THAT, I CONGRATULATE YOU. AND EACH AMERICAN
SALUTES YOU. THE GREAT PITCHER, DIZZY DEAN, USED TO
SAY, "IT AIN'T BRAGGIN' IF YOU CAN BACK IT UP." WELL,
FIRST IN THE REGULAR-SEASON, FIRST IN POST-SEASON, HERE
STAND THE OAKLAND A's. IN 1989, YOU BACKED IT UP. AND
TO YOU WE SAY: WELL-DONE.
THANK YOU FOR COMING HERE. GOD BLESS YOU, AND GOD
BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
# # # #
087723SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/6/89
:
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS - OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
(11/6 draft two)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
PINKERTON
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded tothe President.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 6, 1989
MEMORANDOM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
w
FROM:
CURT SMITH
1989 NOV -6 PH 5: 55
SUBJECT:
REMARKS FOR THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
I.
SUMMARY
On Tuesday, November 7, at 2:00 pm in the Rose Garden, you
will congratulate the Oakland Athletics for winning the World
Series. Expected to attend are the Oakland Mayor Wilson;
American League President Dr. Bobby Brown; National League Vice
President Phyllis Collins; A's players, staff, and front-office
executives (including manager Tony La Russa) ; members of the
California Congressional Delegation; and members of three Babe
Ruth League Championship teams. About 200 people are expected to
attend.
II.
DISCUSSION
The attached remarks (5 minutes; on cards) applaud the A's
for their victory. They also note how the World Series helped
buoy the Bay Area in the aftermath of the earthquake.
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft Two
November 6, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
2:00 P.M.
Bobby
Mayor Wilson, Walter Haas, Wally Haas, Dr. ^ Brown, Ms.
Collins, Mr. Alderson, Tony La Russa, Players and Staff of the
Oakland Athletics, Members of the California delegation, and
Members of the Babe Ruth League Championship teams of Forest
Grove, Oregon; Cherry Hill, New Jersey; and Oakland, California.
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ( (After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers. )) //
((You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership.) // But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage. Nine world
titles in 88 years -- including four since coming to Oakland. A
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
2
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
99 games and the American League West
as Casey Stengel
would say, "You could look it up." Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
the Bay. (I only wish Tony La Russa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory.) )
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ((You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
office against Dave Stewart. Perhaps a newsweekly said it best
of Dave's pitching brilliance and community service: "In the
eyes of his Oakland neighbors, [Dave's] M.V.P. meant most
valuable person."
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
the hearts of Oakland. And Mark McGwire of the Bash Brothers.
And let's not forget Walt Weiss, Jose Canseco, Carney Landsford,
and Terry Steinbach. And yes, Dave Henderson.
( (Let me say: With your homers against the Giants, when I
talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons, I'm going
e
to tell him that "Hindu" Henderson's bat is not negotiable.))
//
X
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
cause. A cause led by Tony La Russa -- a lawyer and even greater
manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office staffs.
3
A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And which --
spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, Storm Davis, and an outstanding
bullpen -- echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who
said: "Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of almost 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
baseball played since Abner Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line -- the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
you. The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
Document No. 087+23
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/3/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 12:00 11/6/89
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES N/C
UNTERMEYER
CARD
1
PINKERTON N/C
CICCONI
ROGERS
WINSTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to CHriss
Winston's office with an infomation copy to my office by 12:00
Monday, November 6. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
1989 NOV -3 PM 5
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft One
1989 NOV -3 PM 5: 22
November 2, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
2:00 P.M.
Maya Wilson,
walter
wally Haas, Mr. Alderson,
My good friend Fay Vincent Mr. Haas, Mr. Eisenhardt, Tony
LaRussa, Players and Staff of the Oakland Athletics Ladies and
members of the California
and members of the Babe RUTH League
Gentlemen. congressional aelegation
Chompionship teams of Incot Grove, oregon;
Cherry Hill, NowJersey,oud Bacland, California
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ((After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers. )) //
( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership. )) // But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
Nine
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage.
world
titles in years -- Vacluzing) and four since coming to Oakland. A
88
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
&
west
games and the American League East
as Casey Stengel
would say, "You could look it up." Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
2
the Bay. ((I only wish Tony LaRussa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory. ))
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ( (You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
Perhaps a news weekly said it best of Dave's
office against Dave Stewart. pitching br. .lliance and COMMUNITY service "Inthe
eyes of his OAKLand neighbors, [Dave's] MVP meant
mostvaluable person.
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff
1
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
the hearts of Oakland. And Dave "Hindu" Henderson he of the
dramatic homers. And Mark 2 McGuire 9w) of the Bash Brothers. And lets net
Joe Canseco,
and TerrySteinnack# Dave Heuderson
forget
Walt Weiss, And Carney Landsford. And, yes, Jose Canseco. //
( (Let me say: After that homer you hit against Toronto,
when I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons,
Hindu" Heudeusonx
I'm going to tell him that Jose bat is not negotiable. )) //
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
a
and
cause. A cause led by Tony LaRussa lawyer, author even
greater
better manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office
staffs. A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And
and anoutstarding
which -- spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, and Storm Davis
bullper
echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who said:
"Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of over 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
(almost
3
abner
baseball played since General Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line -- the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
you. // Even those who were rooting for a San Francisco sweep.
#1 The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # # #
Document No. 087723
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/3/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
12:00 11/6/89
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to CHriss
Winston's office with an infomation copy to my office by 12:00
Monday, November 6. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
89 OCT 7 A9:
Comment 11/6/89. 6/89
1989 NOV -3 PM 5:
No
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 6, 1989
MEMORANDOM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
w
FROM:
CURT SMITH
SUBJECT:
REMARKS FOR THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
I.
SUMMARY
On Tuesday, November 7, at 2:00 pm in the Rose Garden, you
will congratulate the Oakland Athletics for winning the World
Series. Expected to attend are the Oakland Mayor Wilson;
American League President Dr. Bobby Brown; National League Vice
President Phyllis Collins; A's players, staff, and front-office
executives (including manager Tony La Russa) ; members of the
California Congressional Delegation; and members of three Babe
Ruth League Championship teams. About 200 people are expected to
attend.
II.
DISCUSSION
The attached remarks (5 minutes; on cards) applaud the A's
for their victory. They also note how the World Series helped
buoy the Bay Area in the aftermath of the earthquake.
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft Two
November 6, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
2:00 P.M.
Mayor Wilson, Walter Haas, Wally Haas, Dr. Brown, Ms.
Collins, Mr. Alderson, Tony La Russa, Players and Staff of the
Oakland Athletics, Members of the California delegation, and
Members of the Babe Ruth League Championship teams of Forest
Grove, Oregon; Cherry Hill, New Jersey; and Oakland, California.
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ((After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers.) ) //
((You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership.) ) // But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage. Nine world
titles in 88 years -- including four since coming to Oakland. A
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
2
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
99 games and the American League West
as Casey Stengel
would say, "You could look it up." Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
the Bay. ((I only wish Tony La Russa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory. ))
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ( (You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
office against Dave Stewart. Perhaps a newsweekly said it best
of Dave's pitching brilliance and community service: "In the
eyes of his Oakland neighbors, [Dave's] M.V.P. meant most
valuable person.'
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
the hearts of Oakland. And Mark McGwire of the Bash Brothers.
And let's not forget Walt Weiss, Jose Canseco, Carney Landsford,
and Terry Steinbach. And yes, Dave Henderson.
( (Let me say: With your homers against the Giants, when I
talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons, I'm going
to tell him that "Hindu" Henderson's bat is not negotiable.) ) //
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
cause. A cause led by Tony La Russa -- a lawyer and even greater
manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office staffs.
3
A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And which --
spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, Storm Davis, and an outstanding
bullpen -- echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who
said: "Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of almost 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
baseball played since Abner Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line -- the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
you. The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
Curt
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft One
November 2, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
2:00 P.M.
members Ruth of League three championship Babe
leans Forest
My good friend Fay Vincent Mr. Haas, Mr. Eisenhardt, Tony grove,Oregon grove,
LaRussa, Players and Staff of the Oakland Athletics, Ladies and
Cherry Hill 1
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Gentlemen.
Yus,Caklania.
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ( (After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers. )) //
( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership.) // But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage. world
I
titles in years -- and four since coming to Oakland. A
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
games and the American League East
as Casey Stengel
I
would say, "You could look it up." Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
2
the Bay. ((I only wish Tony LaRussa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory. ))
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
Of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ( (You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
Perhaps a news weekly said it best or Dave's
office against Dave Stewart.
pitching brilliance and community service: " In the eyes of
his Oakland neighbors, , world Services belonged C Dave's ] MVP
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff meant Must'
Valuable Person,
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
And walt weiss, and Jose Cansero,
the hearts of Oakland. And Dave "Hindu" Henderson "I he of the
2
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dramatic homers. And Mark McCuire of the Bash Brothers. And
Jose Canseco
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Dave Henderson@
Walt Weiss, 1/1 And Carney Landsford And, yes, José Canseco: //
your ,923 feries slugging percentage,
( (Let me say: After that homer you hit against Toronto,
when I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons,
"Hindu" Henderson's )
I'm going to tell him that Jose S bat is not negotiable.) //
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
of
cause. A cause led by Tony LaRussa -- lawyer
any
even
qreater)
better manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office
staffs. A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And
which --- spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, and Storm Davis --
echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who said:
"Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of over 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
Abher
3
baseball played since General Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line - the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
you. // Even those who were rooting for a San Francisco sweep.
// The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # # #
Document No. 087723
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/3/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
12:00 11/6/89
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
P
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
1
PINKERTON
CICCONI
1
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to CHriss
Winston's office with an infomation copy to my office by 12:00
Monday, November 6. Thank you.
RESPONSE: no comment
1989 NOV -3 PM 5:
9 € : 212 9 100 68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to theresident
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft One
1989 NOV - 3 PM 5: 22
November 2, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
2:00 P.M.
My good friend Fay Vincent. Mr. Haas, Mr. Eisenhardt, Tony
LaRussa, Players and Staff of the Oakland Athletics, Ladies and
Gentlemen.
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ((After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers. )) //
( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership.) ) // But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage. world
-
titles in years -- and four since coming to Oakland. A
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
games and the American League East
as Casey Stengel
would say, "You could look it up. II Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
2
the Bay. ((I only wish Tony LaRussa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory. ))
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
Of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ( (You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
office against Dave Stewart.
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
the hearts of Oakland. And Dave "Hindu" Henderson -- he of the
dramatic homers. And Mark McGuire of the Bash Brothers. And
Walt Weiss. And Carney Landsford. And, yes, Jose Canseco. //
( (Let me say: After that homer you hit against Toronto,
when I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons,
I'm going to tell him that Jose's bat is not negotiable. )) //
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
cause. A cause led by Tony LaRussa -- lawyer, author, even
better manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office
staffs. A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And
which -- spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, and Storm Davis --
echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who said:
"Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of over 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
3
baseball played since General Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line -- the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
you. // Even those who were rooting for a San Francisco sweep.
// The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
#
#
#
#
Document No. 087793
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/3/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
12:00 11/6/89
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
1
PINKERTON
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
A
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to CHriss
Winston's office with an infomation copy to my office by 12:00
Monday, November 6. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Pls. see comments, p.l.
11/6/89
1989 NOV -3 PM 5:
1:21 9 130.68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the Rresident
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft One
1989 NOV -3 PM 5: 22
November 2, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
2:00 P.M.
good friend Fay Vincent. Mr. Haas, Mr. Eisenhardt, Tony
the 7, 1989 delagation
LaRussa, Players and Staff of the Oakland Athletics, Ladies and
Gentlemen.
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ((After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers.) ) //
((You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership.) ) // But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage. world
-
titles in - years -- and four since coming to Oakland. A
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
games and the American League East
as Casey Stengel
-
would say, "You could look it up." Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
2
the Bay. ((I only wish Tony LaRussa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory.))
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ( (You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
office against Dave Stewart.
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
the hearts of Oakland. And Dave "Hindu" Henderson -- he of the
dramatic homers. And Mark McGuire of the Bash Brothers. And
Walt Weiss. And Carney Landsford. And, yes, Jose Canseco. //
((Let me say: After that homer you hit against Toronto,
when I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons,
I'm going to tell him that Jose's bat is not negotiable.) ) //
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
cause. A cause led by Tony LaRussa -- lawyer, author, even
better manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office
staffs. A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And
which -- spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, and Storm Davis --
echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who said:
"Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of over 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
3
baseball played since General Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line -- the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
you. // Even those who were rooting for a San Francisco sweep.
// The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
#
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 6, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
Deputy Assistant to the President for
Communications
FROM:
BRENT O. HATCH Dat
Associate Counsel to the President
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks -- Oakland A's
At your request, Counsel's office has reviewed the above-
referenced remarks. We have no legal objections.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this matter.
CC: James W. Cicconi
SI : 21d 9 130.68
Document No. UXT100
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/3/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
12:00 11/6/89
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to CHriss
Winston's office with an infomation copy to my office by 12:00
Monday, November 6. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
1989 NOV -3 PM 5
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft One
1989 NOV -3 PM 5: 22
November 2, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
2:00 P.M.
My good friend Fay Vincent. Mr. Haas, Mr. Eisenhardt, Tony
LaRussa, Players and Staff of the Oakland Athletics, Ladies and
Gentlemen.
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ((After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers. )) //
((You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership.) 11 But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage. world
-
titles in years -- and four since coming to Oakland. A
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
- games and the American League East
as Casey Stengel
would say, "You could look it up." Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
2
the Bay. ((I only wish Tony LaRussa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory.) )
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
Of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ((You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
office against Dave Stewart.
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
the hearts of Oakland. And Dave "Hindu" Henderson -- he of the
dramatic homers. And Mark McGuire of the Bash Brothers. And
Walt Weiss. And Carney Landsford. And, yes, Jose Canseco. //
( (Let me say: After that homer you hit against Toronto,
when I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons,
I'm going to tell him that Jose's bat is not negotiable.) ) //
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
cause. A cause led by Tony LaRussa -- lawyer, author, even
better manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office
staffs. A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And
which -- spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, and Storm Davis --
echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who said:
"Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of over 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
3
baseball played since General Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line -- the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
you. // Even those who were rooting for a San Francisco sweep.
// The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
#
#
#
#
Document No. 087723
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/3/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 12:00 11/6/89
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to CHriss
Winston's office with an infomation copy to my office by 12:00
Monday, November 6. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
1989 NOV -3 PM 5:
9th : 11v 9 100 68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to therPresident
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft One
1989 NOV -3 PM 5: 22
November 2, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
2:00 P.M.
My good friend Fay Vincent. Mr. Haas, Mr. Eisenhardt, Tony
LaRussa, Players and Staff of the Oakland Athletics, Ladies and
Gentlemen.
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ((After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers. )) //
((You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership.) // But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage. world
-
titles in years -- and four since coming to Oakland. A
-
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
games and the American League West East
as Casey Stengel
-
would say, "You could look it up." Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
2
the Bay. ((I only wish Tony LaRussa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory.) )
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ((You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
office against Dave Stewart.
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
the hearts of Oakland. And Dave "Hindu" Henderson -- he of the
dramatic homers. And Mark McGuire of the Bash Brothers. And
Walt Weiss. And Carney Landsford. And, yes, Jose Canseco. //
( (Let me say: After that homer you hit against Toronto,
when I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons,
I'm going to tell him that Jose's bat is not negotiable.) ) //
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
cause. A cause led by Tony LaRussa -- lawyer, author, even
better manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office
staffs. A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And
which -- spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, and Storm Davis --
echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who said:
"Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of over 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
3
baseball played since General Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line -- the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
oh
you. // Even those who were rooting for a San Francisco sweep.
come
// The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
on!
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # # #
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft One
November 2, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
2:00 P.M.
My good friend Fay Vincent. Mr. Haas, Mr. Eisenhardt, Tony
LaRussa, Players and Staff of the Oakland Athletics, Ladies and
Gentlemen.
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ((After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers. )) //
((You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership.) // But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage. — world
titles in years -- and four since coming to Oakland. A
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
games and the American League East
as Casey Stengel
-
would say, "You could look it up." Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
2
the Bay. ((I only wish Tony LaRussa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory.) )
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ((You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
office against Dave Stewart.
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
the hearts of Oakland. And Dave "Hindu" Henderson -- he of the
dramatic homers. And Mark McGuire of the Bash Brothers. And
Walt Weiss. And Carney Landsford. And, yes, Jose Canseco. //
( (Let me say: After that homer you hit against Toronto,
when I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons,
I'm going to tell him that Jose's bat is not negotiable.) //
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
cause. A cause led by Tony LaRussa -- lawyer, author, even
better manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office
staffs. A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And
which -- spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, and Storm Davis --
echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who said:
"Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of over 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
3
baseball played since General Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line -- the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
you. // Even those who were rooting for a San Francisco sweep.
// The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
#
#
#
#
Document No. 084723
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/3/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
12:00 11/6/89
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to CHriss
Winston's office with an infomation copy to my office by 12:00
Monday November 6. Thank you.
RESPONSE
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(Smith/Blessey)
Draft One
1989 NOV -3 PM 5: 22
November 2, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
2:00 P.M.
My good friend Fay Vincent. Mr. Haas, Mr. Eisenhardt, Tony
LaRussa, Players and Staff of the Oakland Athletics, Ladies and
Gentlemen.
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ((After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers. )) //
((You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership.) // But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage. world
-
titles in years -- and four since coming to Oakland. A
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
games and the American League East
as Casey Stengel
-
would say, "You could look it up." Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
2
the Bay. ((I only wish Tony LaRussa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory.) )
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
Of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ((You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
office against Dave Stewart.
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
the hearts of Oakland. And Dave "Hindu" Henderson -- he of the
dramatic homers. And Mark McGuire of the Bash Brothers. And
Walt Weiss. And Carney Landsford. And, yes, Jose Canseco. //
( (Let me say: After that homer you hit against Toronto,
when I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons,
I'm going to tell him that Jose's bat is not negotiable.) ) //
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
cause. A cause led by Tony LaRussa -- lawyer, author, even
better manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office
staffs. A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And
which -- spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, and Storm Davis --
echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who said:
"Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of over 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
3
baseball played since General Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line -- the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
you. // Even those who were rooting for a San Francisco sweep.
// The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
#
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 6, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Oakland A's
The draft remarks look fine. We have no suggested changes
from a policy standpoint and approve of the draft in its
present form.
CC: James W. Cicconi
11:1d 9 100 68
Document No. 087723
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/3/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 12:00 11/6/89
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to CHriss
Winston's office with an infomation copy to my office by 12:00
Monday, November 6. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
1989 NOV -3 PM 5
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Blessey)
Draft One
1989 NOV -3 PM 5: 22
November 2, 1989
ATHLETICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OAKLAND A'S
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1989
2:00 P.M.
My good friend Fay Vincent. Mr. Haas, Mr. Eisenhardt, Tony
LaRussa, Players and Staff of the Oakland Athletics, Ladies and
Gentlemen.
Let me welcome you to the White House. And to a special and
historic occasion. ((After all, I'll bet it's not often that the
Oakland A's are honored by an unofficial scout for the Texas
Rangers. )) //
((You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White
House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the
Congressional leadership.) // But not today. Today, we're
talking baseball. And a team that's truly No. 1. The world
champion Oakland Athletics.
The A's, of course, have a wonderful heritage. world
I
titles in years -- and four since coming to Oakland. A
tradition of character and triumph. A tradition embodied,
perhaps, by the elephant gracing your uniform sleeve. After all,
how could a Republican not be impressed? //
This year's champions were true to that heritage. Winning
games and the American League East
as Casey Stengel
-
would say, "You could look it up." Then downing Toronto in the
playoffs. And sweeping the cross-town Giants in the Battle of
2
the Bay. ((I only wish Tony LaRussa could help pilot my budget
through Congress the way he piloted the A's to your World Series
victory.) )
What moments you've given us. And what memories we hold.
of that saver, No. 43, charging from the bullpen. ( (You know how
the A's spell relief? It's easy: "E-C-K.")) And of the Series'
outstanding player: Well, I'm just glad I'm not running for
office against Dave Stewart.
Then, there's perhaps baseball's all-time leading leadoff
hitter, Rickey Henderson. Stealing a ton of bases -- stealing
the hearts of Oakland. And Dave "Hindu" Henderson -- he of the
dramatic homers. And Mark McGuire of the Bash Brothers. And
Walt Weiss. And Carney Landsford. And, yes, Jose Canseco. //
( (Let me say: After that homer you hit against Toronto,
when I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about reducing offensive weapons,
I'm going to tell him that Jose's bat is not negotiable.) ) //
Big-leaguers all. Each contributing, big-time, to the
cause. A cause led by Tony LaRussa -- lawyer, author, even
better manager. And one of baseball's pioneering front-office
staffs. A club which hit superbly and fielded brilliantly. And
which -- spurred by Mike Moore, Bob Welch, and Storm Davis --
echoed your franchise's founder, Connie Mack, who said:
"Pitching is 90 per cent of baseball."
This year, the A's built on 1988. Delighting some of
baseball's greatest fans -- think of it: regular-season
attendance of over 2.7 million -- with some of the greatest
3
baseball played since General Doubleday got his tape measure out
and started erecting the diamond.
Yes, champions on the field. And champions off it. For you
helped the Bay Area through some hard and tragic times. As did
those equally magnificent Giants.
The earthquake which shook Northern California delayed the
World Series. And for a moment, paralyzed the region. But like
the citizens of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, you, too,
bounced back. Overcoming adversity. And uniting a populace.
Showing how true pros perform when the odds are longest, the
evening darkest, and the game is on the line -- the game of
baseball, or the larger game of life.
For that, I congratulate you. And each American salutes
you. // Even those who were rooting for a San Francisco sweep.
// The great pitcher, Dizzy Dean, used to say, "It ain't
braggin' if you can back it up." Well, first in the regular-
season, first in post-season, here stand the Oakland A's. In
1989, you backed it up. And to you we say: Well-done.
Thank you for coming here. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
#
#
#
#