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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 7, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
DURING NATIONAL DRUG
CONTROL POLICY LUNCHEON
The Indian Treaty Room
1:39 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Bill, thank you. Thank you all. Well, I
heard about this luncheon, and I have talked to Bill about your
really heroic work. And I'd like to just say a word about his heroic
work to start with, because I've never seen a fellow come in and take
a tremendously difficult assignment like this, hit the ground running
and accomplish a great deal. And I think we all owe. Bill Bennett a
vote of thanks. He's out there in the trenches. He's in the
boardrooms. He's everywhere. He's like Batman. (Laughter.) So
thank you for all you're doing. (Applause.)
No -- and I'm very sorry about the delays getting
everybody in here. The good news, however: you don't have to show an
ID to get out of this place. (Laughter.) And I apologize for being
a couple of minutes later than I had intended in coming over here.
But I'm glad to see that so many of you could come to
Washington. I see Al Brooks and, of course, Erma, having been and
seen their projects. I feel a kinship with them and, really indeed
with all the rest of you, from what Bill has told me.
In the past year, I have spent a lot of time praising
those involved in service to others. And I'm grateful for this
opportunity to salute you not only as what we call "Points of Light,"
but as also "points of courage."
When I was in Kansas City, in the Baptist church basement
where Al has his headquarters, there was a banner on the wall that
asked a four-word question. It went like this: "Is This Dream
Possible?" And when I look around this room and when I talk to the
director, I know the answer to that one.
In this room are 28 folks who refused to surrender, 28
reasons why I really now believe, as Bill does, that we are going to
win.
A few months ago, Bill Bennett wrote a booklet called
"Fighting Back." And many of you here were profiled in that piece.
Almost every story was different. But almost every story
began the same way. It began when one man or woman threw down the
hat, took off the gloves, stepped forward, armed with the most
powerful force known to man -- the force of an idea.
You fought back. You got involved. You made a
difference, and you proved to America that this war can be won.
So I think you are America's hometown heroes --
unconventional warriors -- but this is an unconventional war. You've
shown how the communities under siege can be united in a battle for
life, and how they can be restored to health and safety. Doing it
your way, on your turf.
It's sometimes hard to see with all these lights, but the
ceiling here is decorated, and you can see it, with a field of golden
stars. Just like real stars, we often forget to notice them.
MORE
- 2 -
You are the stars in America's war on drugs. You shine
through the dark, you give hope in the night. And we're here today
really to say that someone noticed. Bill Bennett noticed. And I
noticed. And I hope all of America will notice.
This used to be the Navy's library right here, and of
course, stars have a special significance to those who navigate on
the seas. And in this sense, stars like you do far more than fuel
hopes and prayers. You are also beacons to thousands of other
people, immovable lights by which they can chart their course to
victory.
So I just wanted to stop by here to say thanks, to assure
you that we're going to keep on fighting against drugs and fighting
for you, for your neighborhoods, and most of all for the kids, the
children out there. And we're going to remember the rallying cry of
Chicago's Father George Clements: "There are more of us than there
are of them." (Applause.)
Congratulations and thank you all for what you're doing.
Thank you very much. (Applause.)
END
1:48 P.M. EST
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 5, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON W
FROM:
EDWARD McNALLY EMW
SUBJECT:
DROP-BY: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR HEROES
I. SUMMARY
Attached are draft remarks for Wednesday afternoon's
remarks, an O.E.O.B. "drop-by" honoring 28 citizen-heroes in
America's war on drugs.
II. DISCUSSION
At 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 1990, you are
scheduled to arrive in the Indian Treaty Room of the Old
Executive Office Building, where Bill Bennett is hosting a lunch
to honor citizen-heroes of the war on drugs -- 28 Americans he
has met during his fact-finding trips around the country.
The honorees include Erma Scales (who you met at the
Acres Homes rally in Houston last December) and Al Brooks (who
was your host during January's tour of Kansas City neighborhoods
hard hit by drugs).
The brief remarks (4 minutes, on cards) are scheduled
to be delivered after the luncheon itself has already concluded.
McNally/Simon
March 5, 1990
Draft Three (E:DRUGS)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
INDIAN TREATY ROOM, O.E.O.B.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Thank you, Bill [[BENNETT]], for those kind words, and for
the outstanding job you're doing as our Drug Policy Director.
Sorry about the delays getting everyone in here. But I have
good news. You don't have to show a picture I.D. to get out. 111
I'm glad to see so many of you could come to Washington.
And it's good to see Al Brooks and Erma Scales again.
In the past year, I've spent a lot of time praising those
involved in service to others. And I'm grateful for this
opportunity to salute you not only as "points of light" -- but
also as "points of courage."
When I was in Kansas City, in the Baptist church basement
where Al Brooks has his headquarters, there was a banner on the
wall that asked a four-word question. It said: "Is This Dream
Possible?" And when I look around this room, I know the answer.
In this room are 28 people who refused to surrender. And in
this room are 28 reasons why we're going to win.
A few months ago, Bill Bennett wrote a booklet called
"Fighting Back." And many of you here were profiled in it.
Almost every story is different. But almost every story
began the same way. It began when one man or one woman threw
down their hat, took off the gloves, and stepped forward armed
with the most powerful force known to man: The force of an idea.
2
You fought back. You got involved. You made a difference.
And you proved to America that this war can be won!
You are America's hometown heroes -- unconventional warriors
for an unconventional war. You've shown how communities under
siege can be united in a battle for life -- and how they can be
restored to health and safety. Doing it your way, on your turf.
It's sometimes hard to see with all these lights, but the
ceiling here is decorated with a field of golden stars. Just
like real stars, we often forget to notice them.
You are the stars in America's war on drugs. You shine
through the dark and give hope in the night. And we're here
today to say that someone noticed. Bill Bennett noticed. And I
noticed.
This used to be the Navy's library, and of course, stars
have a special significance to those who navigate on the seas.
And in this sense, stars like you do far more than fuel hopes and
dreams. You are also beacons to thousands of others, immovable
lights by which they can chart their course to victory.
So we're going to keep on fighting -- against drugs -- and
for you. And we're going to remember the rallying cry of
Chicago's Father George Clements: "There are more of us than
there are of them."
Congratulations and thanks to you all. Safe travels on your
way home. God bless you and those you love. And God bless the
United States.
#
#
#
Document No. 118 187 SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/6/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR HEROES
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
BENNETT
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1990 MAR -5 PM 5: 33
March 5, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
EDWARD McNALLY EMW
SUBJECT:
DROP-BY: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR HEROES
I. SUMMARY
Attached are draft remarks for Wednesday afternoon's
remarks, an O.E.O.B. "drop-by" honoring 28 citizen-heroes in
America's war on drugs.
II. DISCUSSION
At 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 1990, you are
scheduled to arrive in the Indian Treaty Room of the Old
Executive Office Building, where Bill Bennett is hosting a lunch
to honor citizen-heroes of the war on drugs -- 28 Americans he
has met during his fact-finding trips around the country.
The honorees include Erma Scales (who you met at the
Acres Homes rally in Houston last December) and Al Brooks (who
was your host during January's tour of Kansas City neighborhoods
hard hit by drugs).
The brief remarks ( 4 minutes, on cards) are scheduled
to be delivered after the luncheon itself has already concluded.
McNally/Simon
March 5, 1990
Draft Three (E:DRUGS)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
INDIAN TREATY ROOM, O.E.O.B.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Thank you, Bill [[BENNETT]], for those kind words, and for
the outstanding job you're doing as our Drug Policy Director.
Sorry about the delays getting everyone in here. But I have
good news. You don't have to show a picture I.D. to get out. III
I'm glad to see so many of you could come to Washington.
And it's good to see Al Brooks and Erma Scales again.
In the past year, I've spent a lot of time praising those
involved in service to others. And I'm grateful for this
opportunity to salute you not only as "points of light" -- but
also as "points of courage."
When I was in Kansas city, in the Baptist church basement
where Al Brooks has his headquarters, there was a banner on the
wall that asked a four-word question. It said: "Is This Dream
Possible?" And when I look around this room, I know the answer.
In this room are 28 people who refused to surrender. And in
this room are 28 reasons why we're going to win.
A few months ago, Bill Bennett wrote a booklet called
"Fighting Back." And many of you here were profiled in it.
Almost every story is different. But almost every story
began the same way. It began when one man or one woman threw
down their hat, took off the gloves, and stepped forward armed
with the most powerful force known to man: The force of an idea.
2
You fought back. You got involved. You made a difference.
And you proved to America that this war can be won!
You are America's hometown heroes -- unconventional warriors
for an unconventional war. You've shown how communities under
siege can be united in a battle for life -- and how they can be
restored to health and safety. Doing it your way, on your turf.
It's sometimes hard to see with all these lights, but the
ceiling here is decorated with a field of golden stars. Just
like real stars, we often forget to notice them.
You are the stars in America's war on drugs. You shine
through the dark and give hope in the night. And we're here
today to say that someone noticed. Bill Bennett noticed. And I
noticed.
This used to be the Navy's library, and of course, stars
have a special significance to those who navigate on the seas.
And in this sense, stars like you do far more than fuel hopes and
dreams. You are also beacons to thousands of others, immovable
lights by which they can chart their course to victory.
So we're going to keep on fighting -- against drugs -- and
for you. And we're going to remember the rallying cry of
Chicago's Father George Clements: "There are more of us than
there are of them."
Congratulations and thanks to you all. Safe travels on your
way home. God bless you and those you love. And God bless the
United States.
#
#
#
LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"/INDIAN TREATY ROOM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
THANK YOU, BILL [[BENNETT]], FOR THOSE KIND WORDS,
AND FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB YOU'RE DOING AS OUR DRUG
POLICY DIRECTOR.
SORRY ABOUT THE DELAYS GETTING EVERYONE IN HERE.
BUT I HAVE GOOD NEWS. You DON'T HAVE TO SHOW A PICTURE
I.D. TO GET OUT. III
- 2 -
I'M GLAD TO SEE so MANY OF YOU COULD COME TO
WASHINGTON. AND IT'S GOOD TO SEE AL BROOKS AND ERMA
SCALES AGAIN.
IN THE PAST YEAR, I'VE SPENT A LOT OF TIME PRAISING
THOSE INVOLVED IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. AND I'M GRATEFUL
FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SALUTE YOU NOT ONLY AS "POINTS
OF LIGHT" -- BUT ALSO AS "POINTS OF COURAGE."
- 3 -
WHEN I WAS IN KANSAS CITY, IN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
BASEMENT WHERE AL BROOKS HAS HIS HEADQUARTERS, THERE
WAS A BANNER ON THE WALL THAT ASKED A FOUR-WORD
QUESTION. TT SAID: "Is THIS DREAM POSSIBLE?" AND
WHEN I LOOK AROUND THIS ROOM, I KNOW THE ANSWER.
IN
THIS ROOM ARE 28 PEOPLE WHO REFUSED TO SURRENDER. AND
IN THIS ROOM ARE 28 REASONS WHY WE'RE GOING TO WIN.
- 4 -
A FEW MONTHS AGO, BILL BENNETT WROTE A BOOKLET
CALLED "FIGHTING BacK." AND MANY OF YOU HERE WERE
PROFILED IN IT.
ALMOST EVERY STORY IS DIFFERENT. BUT ALMOST EVERY
STORY BEGAN THE SAME WAY. IT BEGAN WHEN ONE OR ONE MAN
WOMAN THREW DOWN HIS HAT, TOOK OFF THE GLOVES, AND
STEPPED FORWARD ARMED WITH THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE
KNOWN TO MAN: THE FORCE OF AN IDEA.
- 5 -
You FOUGHT BACK. You GOT INVOLVED. You MADE A
DIFFERENCE. AND YOU PROVED TO AMERICA THAT THIS WAR
VAN =
You ARE AMERICA'S HOMETOWN HEROES -- UNCONVENTIONAL
WARRIORS FOR AN UNCONVENTIONAL WAR. YOU'VE SHOWN HOW
COMMUNITIES UNDER SIEGE CAN BE UNITED IN A BATTLE FOR
LIFE -- AND HOW THEY CAN BE RESTORED TO HEALTH AND
SAFETY. DOING IT YOUR WAY, ON YOUR TURF.
- 6 -
IT'S SOMETIMES HARD TO SEE WITH ALL THESE LIGHTS, BUT
THE CEILING HERE IS DECORATED WITH A FIELD OF GOLDEN
STARS. JUST LIKE REAL STARS, WE OFTEN FORGET TO NOTICE
THEM.
You ARE THE STARS IN AMERICA'S WAR ON DRUGS. You
SHINE THROUGH THE DARK AND GIVE HOPE IN THE NIGHT. AND
WE'RE HERE TODAY TO SAY THAT SOMEONE NOTICED. BILL
BENNETT NOTICED. AND I NOTICED.
- 7 -
THIS USED TO BE THE NAVY'S LIBRARY, AND OF COURSE,
STARS HAVE A SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THOSE WHO NAVIGATE
ON THE SEAS. AND IN THIS SENSE, STARS LIKE YOU DO FAR
MORE THAN FUEL HOPES AND DREAMS. You ARE ALSO BEACONS
TO THOUSANDS OF OTHERS, IMMOVABLE LIGHTS BY WHICH THEY
CAN CHART THEIR COURSE TO VICTORY.
- 8 -
So WE'RE GOING TO KEEP ON FIGHTING -- AGAINST
DRUGS -- AND FOR YOU. AND WE'RE GOING TO REMEMBER THE
RALLYING CRY OF CHICAGO'S FATHER GEORGE CLEMENTS:
"THERE ARE MORE OF US THAN THERE ARE OF THEM."
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS TO YOU ALL. SAFE
TRAVELS ON YOUR WAY HOME. GOD BLESS YOU AND THOSE YOU
LOVE. AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES.
#
#
#
LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"/INDIAN TREATY ROOM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
THANK YOU, BILL [[BENNETT]], FOR THOSE KIND WORDS,
AND FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB YOU'RE DOING AS OUR DRUG
POLICY DIRECTOR.
SORRY ABOUT THE DELAYS GETTING EVERYONE IN HERE.
BUT I HAVE GOOD NEWS. You DON'T HAVE TO SHOW A PICTURE
I.D. TO GET OUT. III
- 2 -
I'M GLAD TO SEE so MANY OF YOU COULD COME TO
WASHINGTON. AND IT'S GOOD TO SEE AL BROOKS AND ERMA
SCALES AGAIN.
IN THE PAST YEAR, I'VE SPENT A LOT OF TIME PRAISING
THOSE INVOLVED IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. AND I'M GRATEFUL
FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SALUTE YOU NOT ONLY AS "POINTS
OF LIGHT" -- BUT ALSO AS "POINTS OF COURAGE."
- 3 -
WHEN I WAS IN KANSAS CITY, IN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
BASEMENT WHERE AL BROOKS HAS HIS HEADQUARTERS, THERE
WAS A BANNER ON THE WALL THAT ASKED A FOUR-WORD
QUESTION. TT SAID: "Is THIS DREAM POSSIBLE?" AND
WHEN I LOOK AROUND THIS ROOM, I KNOW THE ANSWER.
IN
THIS ROOM ARE 28 PEOPLE WHO REFUSED TO SURRENDER. AND
IN THIS ROOM ARE 28 REASONS WHY WE'RE GOING TO WIN.
- 4 -
A FEW MONTHS AGO, BILL BENNETT WROTE A BOOKLET
CALLED "FIGHTING BacK." AND MANY OF YOU HERE WERE
PROFILED IN IT.
ALMOST EVERY STORY IS DIFFERENT. BUT ALMOST EVERY
STORY BEGAN THE SAME WAY. IT BEGAN WHEN ONE OR ONE MAN
WOMAN THREW DOWN HIS HAT, TOOK OFF THE GLOVES, AND
STEPPED FORWARD ARMED WITH THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE
KNOWN TO MAN: THE FORCE OF AN IDEA.
- 5 -
You FOUGHT BACK. You GOT INVOLVED. You MADE A
DIFFERENCE. AND YOU PROVED TO AMERICA THAT THIS WAR
CAN
H
non
You ARE AMERICA'S HOMETOWN HEROES -- UNCONVENTIONAL
WARRIORS FOR AN UNCONVENTIONAL WAR. YOU'VE SHOWN HOW
COMMUNITIES UNDER SIEGE CAN BE UNITED IN A BATTLE FOR
LIFE -- AND HOW THEY CAN BE RESTORED TO HEALTH AND
SAFETY. DOING IT YOUR WAY, ON YOUR TURF.
- 6 -
IT'S SOMETIMES HARD TO SEE WITH ALL THESE LIGHTS, BUT
THE CEILING HERE IS DECORATED WITH A FIELD OF GOLDEN
STARS. JUST LIKE REAL STARS, WE OFTEN FORGET TO NOTICE
THEM.
You ARE THE STARS IN AMERICA'S WAR ON DRUGS. You
SHINE THROUGH THE DARK AND GIVE HOPE IN THE NIGHT. AND
WE'RE HERE TODAY TO SAY THAT SOMEONE NOTICED. BILL
BENNETT NOTICED. AND I NOTICED.
- 7 -
THIS USED TO BE THE NAVY'S LIBRARY, AND OF COURSE,
STARS HAVE A SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THOSE WHO NAVIGATE
ON THE SEAS. AND IN THIS SENSE, STARS LIKE YOU DO FAR
MORE THAN FUEL HOPES AND DREAMS. You MIKE ALSO BEACONS
TO THOUSANDS OF OTHERS, IMMOVABLE LIGHTS BY WHICH THEY
CAN CHART THEIR COURSE TO VICTORY.
- 8 -
So WE'RE GOING TO KEEP ON FIGHTING -- AGAINST
DRUGS -- AND FOR YOU. AND WE'RE GOING TO REMEMBER THE
RALLYING CRY OF CHICAGO'S FATHER GEORGE CLEMENTS:
"THERE ARE MORE OF US THAN THERE ARE OF THEM."
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS TO YOU ALL. SAFE
TRAVELS ON YOUR WAY HOME. GOD BLESS YOU AND THOSE YOU
LOVE. AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES.
#
#
#
118987SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/2/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/5/90 2:00 PM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER N/C
DARMAN
ROGICH OK
BATES
N/C
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST TooLong!
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
BENNETT N/C
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, March 5, with a copy to my
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
March 2, 1990
Draft Two (E:DRUGS)
1990 MAR .2 PM 1: 07
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
INDIAN TREATY ROOM, O.E.O.B.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Thank you, Bill [[BENNETT]], for those kind words, and for
the outstanding job you're doing as our Drug Policy Director.
Sorry about the delays getting everyone in here. But I have
good news. You don't have to show a picture I.D. to get out.
I'm glad to see so many of you could come to Washington.
And it's good to see Al Brooks and Erma Scales again® I was
bragging about your work just last Friday, at an anti drug rally
for 15,000 people out in California.
I'm sorry that Barbara wasn't able to join us this afternoon
-- she had a previous commitment up on Capitol Hill. But she
wanted me to give you her regards and thanks, too.
In the past year, I've spent a lot of time praising those
and
involved in service to others. And as the commander in chief in
the war on drugs I'm grateful for this opportunity to salute you
not only as "points of light" -- but also as "points of courage."
When I was in Kansas City, in the Baptist church basement
where Al Brooks has his headquarters, there was a banner on the
wall that asked a four-word question. It said: "Is This Dream
Possible?" And when I look around this room, I know the answer.
28
RS
In this room are 100 people who refused to surrender. And
in this room are 100 reasons why we're going to win.
28
2
A few months ago, Bill Bennett wrote a booklet called
"Fighting Back." And many of you here were profiled in it.
Almost every story is different. But almost every story
began the same way. It began when one man or one woman threw
down their hat, took off the gloves, and stepped forward armed
with the most powerful force known to man: The force of an idea.
You fought back. You got involved. You made a difference.
And you proved to America that this war can be won!
You are America's hometown heroes -- unconventional warriors
for an unconventional war. You've shown how communities under
siege can be united in a battle for life -- and how they can be
restored to health and safety.
Doing it your way, on your turf. School by school. Block
by block. Kid by kid. Marching in front of crack houses.
Patrolling the streets around our schools. Working with clergy
and police, doctors and teachers. Serving as role models for all
our children and all America.
It's sometimes hard to see with all these lights, but the
ceiling here is decorated with a field of golden stars. Just
like real stars, we often forget to notice them.
You are the stars in America's war on drugs. You shine
through the dark and give hope in the night. And we're here
today to say that someone noticed. Bill Bennett noticed. And I
noticed.
This used to be the Navy's library, and of course, stars
have a special significance to those who navigate on the seas.
3
And in this sense, stars like you do far more than fuel hopes and
dreams. You are also beacons to thousands of others, immovable
lights by which they can chart their course to victory.
So we're going to keep on fighting -- against drugs -- and
for you. Father And we're going to remember the rallying cry of
Chicago's Reverend George Clements: "There are more of us than
there are of them."
Congratulations and thanks to you all. Safe travels on your
way home. God bless you and those you love. And God bless the
United States.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
3/5/90
To: Chriss Winston Sperch Writers
from: on DCP - Jan Jan
Balistrieri for
Daniel Casse
Re:
Presidential Remarks
for Lunch "Heroes"
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
90 FEB 2 P5: 59
March 5, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Drug War "Heroes" Remarks
Thank you for the opportunity to review the remarks for
the lunch honoring drug war "heroes." I have no comments from
a policy perspective.
118987SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/2/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/5/90 2:00 PM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
BENNETT
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, March 5, with a copy to my
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
please preper memo From RTD
to Chris Winston
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
March 2, 1990
Draft Two (E:DRUGS)
1990 MAR -2 PM 1: 07
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
INDIAN TREATY ROOM, O.E.O.B.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Thank you, Bill [[BENNETT]], for those kind words, and for
the outstanding job you're doing as our Drug Policy Director.
Sorry about the delays getting everyone in here. But I have
good news. You don't have to show a picture I.D. to get out. 111
I'm glad to see so many of you could come to Washington.
And it's good to see Al Brooks and Erma Scales again -- I was
bragging about your work just last Friday, at an anti-drug rally
for 15,000 people out in California.
I'm sorry that Barbara wasn't able to join us this afternoon
-- she had a previous commitment up on Capitol Hill. But she
wanted me to give you her regards and thanks, too.
In the past year, I've spent a lot of time praising those
involved in service to others. And as the commander in chief in
the war on drugs, I'm grateful for this opportunity to salute you
not only as "points of light" -- but also as "points of courage."
When I was in Kansas City, in the Baptist church basement
where Al Brooks has his headquarters, there was a banner on the
wall that asked a four-word question. It said: "Is This Dream
Possible?" And when I look around this room, I know the answer.
In this room are 100 people who refused to surrender. And
in this room are 100 reasons why we're going to win.
2
A few months ago, Bill Bennett wrote a booklet called
"Fighting Back." And many of you here were profiled in it.
Almost every story is different. But almost every story
began the same way. It began when one man or one woman threw
down their hat, took off the gloves, and stepped forward armed
with the most powerful force known to man: The force of an idea.
You fought back. You got involved. You made a difference.
And you proved to America that this war can be won!
You are America's hometown heroes -- unconventional warriors
for an unconventional war. You've shown how communities under
siege can be united in a battle for life -- and how they can be
restored to health and safety.
Doing it your way, on your turf. School by school. Block
by block. Kid by kid. Marching in front of crack houses.
Patrolling the streets around our schools. Working with clergy
and police, doctors and teachers. Serving as role models for all
our children -- and all America.
It's sometimes hard to see with all these lights, but the
ceiling here is decorated with a field of golden stars. Just
like real stars, we often forget to notice them.
You are the stars in America's war on drugs. You shine
through the dark and give hope in the night. And we're here
today to say that someone noticed. Bill Bennett noticed. And I
noticed.
This used to be the Navy's library, and of course, stars
have a special significance to those who navigate on the seas.
3
And in this sense, stars like you do far more than fuel hopes and
dreams. You are also beacons to thousands of others, immovable
lights by which they can chart their course to victory.
So we're going to keep on fighting -- against drugs -- and
for you. And we're going to remember the rallying cry of
Chicago's Reverend George Clements: "There are more of us than
there are of them.'
Congratulations and thanks to you all. Safe travels on your
way home. God bless you and those you love. And God bless the
United States.
#
#
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 5, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
JIM PINKERTON of
SUBJECT:
Draft Remarks: Drug War Heroes
A draft that achieves its message of uplift within the
very brief length of time permitted. One minor comment:
pg. 3, para. 2, line 3
"
Chicago's Reverend George
Clements "
We wonder whether the appellation isn't usually "Father
George Clements. "
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118987SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/2/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/5/90 2:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
BENNETT
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, March 5, with a copy to my
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
March 2, 1990
Draft Two (E:DRUGS)
1990 MAR -2 PM 1: 07
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
INDIAN TREATY ROOM, O.E.O.B.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Thank you, Bill [[BENNETT], for those kind words, and for
the outstanding job you're doing as our Drug Policy Director.
Sorry about the delays getting everyone in here. But I have
good news. You don't have to show a picture I.D. to get out. III
I'm glad to see so many of you could come to Washington.
And it's good to see Al Brooks and Erma Scales again -- I was
bragging about your work just last Friday, at an anti-drug rally
for 15,000 people out in California.
I'm sorry that Barbara wasn't able to join us this afternoon
-- she had a previous commitment up on Capitol Hill. But she
wanted me to give you her regards and thanks, too.
In the past year, I've spent a lot of time praising those
involved in service to others. And as the commander in chief in
the war on drugs, I'm grateful for this opportunity to salute you
not only as "points of light" -- but also as "points of courage."
When I was in Kansas city, in the Baptist church basement
where Al Brooks has his headquarters, there was a banner on the
wall that asked a four-word question. It said: "Is This Dream
Possible?" And when I look around this room, I know the answer.
In this room are 100 people who refused to surrender. And
in this room are 100 reasons why we're going to win.
2
A few months ago, Bill Bennett wrote a booklet called
"Fighting Back. And many of you here were profiled in it.
Almost every story is different. But almost every story
began the same way. It began when one man or one woman threw
down their hat, took off the gloves, and stepped forward armed
with the most powerful force known to man: The force of an idea.
You fought back. You got involved. You made a difference.
And you proved to America that this war can be won!
You are America's hometown heroes -- unconventional warriors
for an unconventional war. You've shown how communities under
siege can be united in a battle for life -- and how they can be
restored to health and safety.
Doing it your way, on your turf. School by school. Block
by block. Kid by kid. Marching in front of crack houses.
Patrolling the streets around our schools. Working with clergy
and police, doctors and teachers. Serving as role models for all
our children -- and all America.
It's sometimes hard to see with all these lights, but the
ceiling here is decorated with a field of golden stars. Just
like real stars, we often forget to notice them.
You are the stars in America's war on drugs. You shine
through the dark and give hope in the night. And we're here
today to say that someone noticed. Bill Bennett noticed. And I
noticed.
This used to be the Navy's library, and of course, stars
have a special significance to those who navigate on the seas.
3
And in this sense, stars like you do far more than fuel hopes and
dreams. You are also beacons to thousands of others, immovable
lights by which they can chart their course to victory.
So we're going to keep on fighting -- against drugs -- and
for you. And we're going to remember the rallying cry of
Chicago's Reverend George Clements: "There are more of us than
there are of them."
Congratulations and thanks to you all. Safe travels on your
way home. God bless you and those you love. And God bless the
United States.
#
#
#
118987SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 FEB 2 P5: 06
DATE: 3/2/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/5/90 2:00 PM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
BENNETT
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, March 5, with a copy to my
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
NC
AP
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
March 2, 1990
Draft Two (E:DRUGS)
1990 MAR -2 PM 1: 07
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
INDIAN TREATY ROOM, O.E.O.B.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Thank you, Bill [[BENNETT]], for those kind words, and for
the outstanding job you're doing as our Drug Policy Director.
Sorry about the delays getting everyone in here. But I have
good news. You don't have to show a picture I.D. to get out.
I'm glad to see so many of you could come to Washington.
And it's good to see Al Brooks and Erma Scales again -- I was
bragging about your work just last Friday, at an anti-drug rally
for 15,000 people out in California.
I'm sorry that Barbara wasn't able to join us this afternoon
-- she had a previous commitment up on Capitol Hill. But she
wanted me to give you her regards and thanks, too.
In the past year, I've spent a lot of time praising those
involved in service to others. And as the commander in chief in
the war on drugs, I'm grateful for this opportunity to salute you
not only as "points of light" -- but also as "points of courage."
When I was in Kansas city, in the Baptist church basement
where Al Brooks has his headquarters, there was a banner on the
wall that asked a four-word question. It said: "Is This Dream
Possible?" And when I look around this room, I know the answer.
In this room are 100 people who refused to surrender. And
in this room are 100 reasons why we're going to win.
2
A few months ago, Bill Bennett wrote a booklet called
"Fighting Back. And many of you here were profiled in it.
Almost every story is different. But almost every story
began the same way. It began when one man or one woman threw
down their hat, took off the gloves, and stepped forward armed
with the most powerful force known to man: The force of an idea.
You fought back. You got involved. You made a difference.
And you proved to America that this war can be won!
You are America's hometown heroes -- unconventional warriors
for an unconventional war. You've shown how communities under
siege can be united in a battle for life -- and how they can be
restored to health and safety.
Doing it your way, on your turf. School by school. Block
by block. Kid by kid. Marching in front of crack houses.
Patrolling the streets around our schools. Working with clergy
and police, doctors and teachers. Serving as role models for all
our children -- and all America.
It's sometimes hard to see with all these lights, but the
ceiling here is decorated with a field of golden stars. Just
like real stars, we often forget to notice them.
You are the stars in America's war on drugs. You shine
through the dark and give hope in the night. And we're here
today to say that someone noticed. Bill Bennett noticed. And I
noticed.
This used to be the Navy's library, and of course, stars
have a special significance to those who navigate on the seas.
3
And in this sense, stars like you do far more than fuel hopes and
dreams. You are also beacons to thousands of others, immovable
lights by which they can chart their course to victory.
So we're going to keep on fighting -- against drugs -- and
for you. And we're going to remember the rallying cry of
Chicago's Reverend George Clements: "There are more of us than
there are of them.'
Congratulations and thanks to you all. Safe travels on your
way home. God bless you and those you love. And God bless the
United States.
#
#
#
118987SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/2/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/5/90 2:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
BENNETT
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, March 5, with a copy to my
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
S.R
90 FEB 2 P4: 23
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
March 2, 1990
Draft Two (E:DRUGS)
1990 MAR -2 PM 1: 07
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
INDIAN TREATY ROOM, O.E.O.B.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Thank you, Bill [[BENNETT]], for those kind words, and for
the outstanding job you're doing as our Drug Policy Director.
Sorry about the delays getting everyone in here. But I have
good news. You don't have to show a picture I.D. to get out. \\\
I'm glad to see so many of you could come to Washington.
And it's good to see Al Brooks and Erma Scales again -- I was
bragging about your work just last Friday, at an anti-drug rally
for 15,000 people out in California.
I'm sorry that Barbara wasn't able to join us this afternoon
-- she had a previous commitment up on Capitol Hill. But she
wanted me to give you her regards and thanks, too.
In the past year, I've spent a lot of time praising those
involved in service to others. And as the commander in chief in
the war on drugs, I'm grateful for this opportunity to salute you
not only as "points of light" -- but also as "points of courage."
When I was in Kansas City, in the Baptist church basement
where Al Brooks has his headquarters, there was a banner on the
wall that asked a four-word question. It said: "Is This Dream
Possible?" And when I look around this room, I know the answer.
In this room are 100 people who refused to surrender. And
in this room are 100 reasons why we're going to win.
2
A few months ago, Bill Bennett wrote a booklet called
"Fighting Back." And many of you here were profiled in it.
Almost every story is different. But almost every story
began the same way. It began when one man or one woman threw
down their hat, took off the gloves, and stepped forward armed
with the most powerful force known to man: The force of an idea.
You fought back. You got involved. You made a difference.
And you proved to America that this war can be won!
You are America's hometown heroes -- unconventional warriors
for an unconventional war. You've shown how communities under
siege can be united in a battle for life -- and how they can be
restored to health and safety.
Doing it your way, on your turf. School by school. Block
by block. Kid by kid. Marching in front of crack houses.
Patrolling the streets around our schools. Working with clergy
and police, doctors and teachers. Serving as role models for all
our children -- and all America.
It's sometimes hard to see with all these lights, but the
ceiling here is decorated with a field of golden stars. Just
like real stars, we often forget to notice them.
You are the stars in America's war on drugs. You shine
through the dark and give hope in the night. And we're here
today to say that someone noticed. Bill Bennett noticed. And I
noticed.
This used to be the Navy's library, and of course, stars
have a special significance to those who navigate on the seas.
3
And in this sense, stars like you do far more than fuel hopes and
dreams. You are also beacons to thousands of others, immovable
lights by which they can chart their course to victory.
So we're going to keep on fighting -- against drugs -- and
for you. And we're going to remember the rallying cry of
Chicago's Reverend George Clements: "There are more of us than
there are of them."
Congratulations and thanks to you all. Safe travels on your
way home. God bless you and those you love. And God bless the
United States.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 5, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
JIM PINKERTON &
SUBJECT:
Draft Remarks: Drug War Heroes
A draft that achieves its message of uplift within the
very brief length of time permitted. One minor comment:
pg. 3, para. 2, line 3
" Chicago's Reverend George
Clements "
We wonder whether the appellation isn't usually "Father
George Clements."
###
9 £ : 11v 2 833 06
Document No. 118987SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/2/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/5/90 2:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
BENNETT
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, March 5, with a copy to my
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No Comment
3/5/90
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE house
WASHINGTON
March 2, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
NELSON LUND
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS M
SUBJECT:
Draft Presidential Remarks: Lunch Honoring Drug
War "Heroes"
At the request of James W. Cicconi, Counsel's office has reviewed
the captioned remarks. We have no legal objections.
We appreciate having had the opportunity to review these remarks.
CC: James W. Cicconi
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/2/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
3/5/90 2:00 PM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
BENNETT
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, March 5, with a copy to my
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: no comment
LS : Id 2 833 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
March 2, 1990
Draft Two (E:DRUGS)
1990 MAR -2 PM 1: 07
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LUNCH HONORING DRUG WAR "HEROES"
INDIAN TREATY ROOM, O.E.O.B.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Thank you, Bill [[BENNETT], for those kind words, and for
the outstanding job you're doing as our Drug Policy Director.
Sorry about the delays getting everyone in here. But I have
good news. You don't have to show a picture I.D. to get out. 111
I'm glad to see so many of you could come to Washington.
And it's good to see Al Brooks and Erma Scales again -- I was
bragging about your work just last Friday, at an anti-drug rally
for 15,000 , people out in California.
I'm sorry that Barbara wasn't able to join us this afternoon
-- she had a previous commitment up on Capitol Hill. But she
wanted me to give you her regards and thanks, too.
In the past year, I've spent a lot of time praising those
involved in service to others. And as the commander in chief in
the war on drugs, I'm grateful for this opportunity to salute you
not only as "points of light" -- but also as "points of courage."
When I was in Kansas city, in the Baptist church basement
where Al Brooks has his headquarters, there was a banner on the
wall that asked a four-word question. It said: "Is This Dream
Possible?" And when I look around this room, I know the answer.
In this room are 100 people who refused to surrender. And
in this room are 100 reasons why we're going to win.
2
A few months ago, Bill Bennett wrote a booklet called
"Fighting Back. And many of you here were profiled in it.
Almost every story is different. But almost every story
began the same way. It began when one man or one woman threw
down their hat, took off the gloves, and stepped forward armed
with the most powerful force known to man: The force of an idea.
You fought back. You got involved. You made a difference.
And you proved to America that this war can be won!
You are America's hometown heroes -- unconventional warriors
for an unconventional war. You've shown how communities under
siege can be united in a battle for life -- and how they can be
restored to health and safety.
Doing it your way, on your turf. School by school. Block
by block. Kid by kid. Marching in front of crack houses.
Patrolling the streets around our schools. Working with clergy
and police, doctors and teachers. Serving as role models for all
our children -- and all America.
It's sometimes hard to see with all these lights, but the
ceiling here is decorated with a field of golden stars. Just
like real stars, we often forget to notice them.
You are the stars in America's war on drugs. You shine
through the dark and give hope in the night. And we're here
today to say that someone noticed. Bill Bennett noticed. And I
noticed.
This used to be the Navy's library, and of course, stars
have a special significance to those who navigate on the seas.
3
And in this sense, stars like you do far more than fuel hopes and
dreams. You are also beacons to thousands of others, immovable
lights by which they can chart their course to victory.
So we're going to keep on fighting -- against drugs -- and
for you. And we're going to remember the rallying cry of
Chicago's Reverend George Clements: "There are more of us than
there are of them."
Congratulations and thanks to you all. Safe travels on your
way home. God bless you and those you love. And God bless the
United States.
#
#
#