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STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER CONTACTS
Sally Salmon
Political
x6573
Pam Montgomery
Thurmond Senate Office
224-5972
Tracy Barnes
PM Consulting
775-0250
Robert Adams
Thurmond Committee
803/252-
1990
STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER / NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 11, 1990 / 6:30 P.M.
THANK YOU, STROM, FOR THOSE KIND WORDS. IT'S MY
PLEASURE TO BE HERE TONIGHT -- To JOIN THIS GATHERING
IN SUPPORT OF A MAN WHO IS AN INSTITUTION IN AMERICAN
POLITICS. THE LONGEST SERVING MEMBER OF THIS U.S.
CONGRESS -- STROM THURMOND.
I
- 2 -
IT'S GREAT TO BE SURROUNDED BY FRIENDLY FACES.
STROM'S WIFE, NANCY. DICK THORNBURGH, OUR ABLE
ATTORNEY GENERAL. WENDY GRAMM -- CHAIRWOMAN OF THE
C.F.T.C. MIKE MOORE -- DIRECTOR OF THE U.S. MARSHAL
SERVICE. AND, OF COURSE, STROM'S SENATE COLLEAGUE, AND
MY FRIEND JOHN WARNER.
FINALLY, LET ME MENTION ONE SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO
CAN'T BE HERE TONIGHT: LEE ATWATER. //
- 3 -
I KNOW STROM AND I AND EVERYONE HERE TONIGHT WISH LEE A
SWIFT AND COMPLETE RETURN TO GOOD HEALTH. // AND ALL
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH LEE AND HIS WIFE SALLY AS THEY
PREPARE FOR A NEW ADDITION TO THE ATWATER FAMILY.
STROM, I WAS DOWN IN YOUR HOME STATE LAST YEAR, IN
THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE HUGO. I KNOW PEOPLE THERE
APPRECIATE ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND CONTINUE TO DO TO HELP
THEM DIG OUT FROM UNDER THE DESTRUCTION HUGO LEFT IN
ITS WAKE.
I
- 4 -
THAT TERRIBLE TRAGEDY BROUGHT OUT THE BEST IN THE
PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA -- PROVED THAT THE BONDS OF
COMMUNITY SURVIVED THAT STORM UNDAMAGED, AND STRONGER
THAN EVER. //
THAT'S THE SOUTH CAROLINA SPIRIT -- THE SAME SPIRIT
WE SEE IN THIS MAN, STROM THURMOND. Ask ANYONE:
THEY'LL TELL YOU THERE'S NO ONE LIKE HIM. No ONE WITH
HIS DRIVE, DETERMINATION -- WITH SUCH TREMENDOUS
ENERGY.
- 5 -
LISTEN TO THIS EXERCISE REGIMEN: RIDES THE STATIONARY
BIKE EVERY DAY. SWIMS A MILE AND A HALF 3 TIMES A
WEEK. // [[ STROM, I'M TEMPTED TO ASK YOU, "WHAT'S
YOUR SECRET?" BUT I'M AFRAID I'D GET A LECTURE ABOUT
EATING MY VEGETABLES .... // ]]
- 6 -
STROM FIRST TOOK HIS SEAT IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA
SENATE IN 1933 -- AND TODAY, AFTER MORE THAN HALF A
CENTURY SERVING THE PUBLIC INTEREST, STROM'S GOT A
DIRECT INTEREST IN HELPING THIS NATION PREPARE TO MEET
THE CHALLENGES OF A NEW CENTURY: 4 TEENAGE CHILDREN --
NANCY MOORE, STROM, JULIE AND PAUL. //
THAT'S A SENSE OF PERSPECTIVE YOU CAN'T REPLACE.
AND THAT PERSPECTIVE BELONGS TO STROM THURMOND.
- 7 -
STROM, YOU KNOW I DON'T PUT MY FAITH IN POLLS --
BUT I THINK IT'S SAFE TO SAY THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH
CAROLINA SEEM TO BE PRETTY PLEASED WITH YOUR WORK. //
AND THAT'S NO SURPRISE. HERE'S A MAN WHO'S SERVED HIS
STATE AND NATION DURING THE CRITICAL YEARS OF THIS
CENTURY. As SOUTH CAROLINA MOVED FROM A MAINLY RURAL,
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY TO A NEW ERA -- THE HIGH-TECH
RENAISSANCE OF THE NEW SOUTH CAROLINA.
II
- 8 -
As THE NATION SHED ITS CRIPPLING LEGACY OF DIVISION AND
EXCLUSION -- TO RECOGNIZE THE EQUAL RIGHTS OF ALL. As
THE UNITED STATES STOOD FAST FOR FREEDOM IN THE WORLD
-- STOOD WITH OUR ALLIES IN DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY --
FROM THE RISE OF THE SOVIET SUPERPOWER TO THE FALL OF
THE BERLIN WALL.
- 9 -
STROM THURMOND FIRST TOOK HIS SEAT IN THE SENATE
BACK IN 1954. HE'S SEEN A WORLD OF CHANGE -- AND HE'S
DONE HIS SHARE TO STEER THIS NATION THROUGH TIMES OF
TOUGH PASSAGE. //
BUT LET ME TELL YOU: WE'RE HERE TONIGHT BECAUSE
STROM'S WORK IS NOT DONE YET. STROM, THERE ARE
CHALLENGES AHEAD THAT CALL FOR THE HARD-WON WISDOM YOU
POSSESS. //
it
- 10 -
THE SENATE NEEDS STROM THURMOND'S INTEGRITY AND
HONOR; AND I NEED HIS PATRIOTISM THAT LEADS HIM TO
SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT, WHOEVER THAT IS, WHEN IT COMES
TO OUR NATIONAL SECURITY.
AND TODAY I CALL ON STROM THURMOND TO CONTINUE TO
LEAD THE WAY ON ANOTHER ISSUE, EVERY BIT AS IMPORTANT
AS NATIONAL SECURITY: I'M TALKING ABOUT THE WAR ON
CRIME AND DRUGS.
- 11 -
I NEED STROM'S HELP -- ESPECIALLY IN HIS ROLE AS TOP
REPUBLICAN ON THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE -- IN PASSING
THE TOUGH NEW LAWS WE NEED TO FIGHT CRIME IN OUR CITIES
AND KEEP DRUGS OFF THE STREET. //
AND WHEN THIS FORMER CIRCUIT JUDGE AND SIX-TERM
SENATOR SPEAKS OUT -- ON THE NEED FOR KEY REFORMS OF
HABEAS CORPUS OR THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE. OR IN FAVOR OF
THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS -- I KNOW HIS
COLLEAGUES WILL LISTEN -- AND LISTEN CAREFULLY. //
- 12 -
AND WHEN OUR ANTI-CRIME PACKAGE BECOMES LAW, A LARGE
SHARE OF THE CREDIT WILL GO TO THIS MAN -- STROM
THURMOND. // STROM, LET ME SAY FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE
AND FOR ALL YOU WILL DO: AMERICA THANKS YOU -- AND I'M
SURE THE GOOD CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA WILL AGREE
THAT STROM THURMOND HAS MORE THAN EARNED A SEVENTH TERM
IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE. //
ONCE AGAIN, LET ME THANK ALL OF YOU FOR THIS WARM
WELCOME -- GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
# # #
Document No. 129479
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/07/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
SUBJECT:
(04/05 3:30 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
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 AFR -5 PM 7: 02
April 5, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON cw
FROM:
DAN MCGROARTY much
SUBJECT:
SENATOR THURMOND FUNDRAISER
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. you will address a
fundraiser for Senator Strom Thurmond at the National Press
Club. 200-250 people are expected at the event, called "A
Salute to America's Greatest Leaders." Senator Thurmond is
running for his seventh Senate term, and as yet has no
opponent.
The evening reception caps off a day-long series of
briefings -- held at the J.W. Marriott -- by such
Administration officials as Governor Sununu, Secretaries
Brady, Yeutter and Derwinski, Henson Moore, and Rod
DeArmant. Jeanne Kirkpatrick is the luncheon speaker.
Mrs. Thurmond will be at the event, and Senators
Simpson and Warner are tentatively scheduled to be there.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks (6 min./cards) discuss Senator Thurmond's
vast experience and distinguished service in the Senate, and
the important role he can play in helping Presidential
initiatives -- especially the Anti-Crime Package and defense
issues -- because of his prominent Senate positions.
###
McGroarty/Dooley
April 5, 1990
3:30 pm
[STROM]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 11, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of this U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements. Members of the Senate.]
Finally, let me mention one South Carolinian who can't be
here tonight: Lee Atwater. // I know Strom and I and everyone
here tonight wish Lee a swift and complete return to good health.
// And all our thoughts are with Lee and his wife Sally as they
(prepare for/celebrate) a new addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you have done and continue to do to help them dig out from under
the destruction Hugo left in its wake. That terrible tragedy
brought out the best in the people of South Carolina -- proved
that the bonds of community survived that storm undamaged, and
stronger than ever. //
That's the South Carolina spirit -- the same spirit we see
in this man, Strom Thurmond. Ask anyone: they'll tell you
there's no one like him. No one with his drive, determination --
2
with such tremendous energy. Listen to this exercise regimen:
Rides the stationary bike every day. Swims a mile and a half 3
times a week. // [[ Strom, I'm tempted to ask you, "What's
your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get a lecture about eating my
vegetables
// ]]
Strom first took his seat in the South Carolina Senate in
1933 -- and today, after more than half a century serving the
public interest, Strom's got a direct interest in helping this
nation prepare to meet the challenges of a new century:
4
teenage children -- Nancy Moore, strom, Julie and Paul. //
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from a mainly rural,
agricultural economy to a new era -- the high-tech renaissance
of the new South Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling
legacy of division and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights
of all. As the United States stood fast for freedom in the world
-- stood with our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise
of the Soviet superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. //
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. //
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services Committee -- as we restructure the American Armed
Forces to meet the changing demands of national security. //
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to continue to lead the
way on another issue, every bit as important as national
security: I'm talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need
Strom's help -- especially in his role as top Republican on the
Judiciary Committee -- in passing the tough new laws we need to
fight crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. //
And when this former Circuit Judge and six-term Senator
speaks out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins -- I know his colleagues will listen -- and listen
carefully. // And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a
large share of the credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond.
//
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has more than
earned a seventh term in the United States Senate. //
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome --
God bless you all.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date:
4/9
TO: Peggy /Kristen
FROM: JOHN S. GARDNER
Special Assistant to the President
and Assistant Staff Secretary
Our best guess on the 'middle East?'
notation is that the President is asking
whether they will be at the event on
whether they are part of the Congressional
delegation to the middle Ease.
Thank, do
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1990 APR -5 PM 7: 02
April 5, 1990
SEEEN
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
change
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON cw
FROM:
DAN MCGROARTY Dmr
PRESIDENT 4/9/90 HAD
THE
SUBJECT:
SENATOR THURMOND FUNDRAISER
Fine
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I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. you will address a
fundraiser for Senator Strom Thurmond at the National Press
Club. 200-250 people are expected at the event, called "A
Salute to America's Greatest Leaders." Senator Thurmond is
running for his seventh Senate term, and as yet has no
opponent.
The evening reception caps off a day-long series of
briefings -- held at the J.W. Marriott -- by such
Administration officials as Governor Sununu, Secretaries
Brady, Yeutter and Derwinski, Henson Moore, and Rod
DeArmant. Jeanne Kirkpatrick is the luncheon speaker.
Middle "East II.
Mrs. Thurmond will be at the event, and Senators
Simpson and Warner are tentatively scheduled to be there.
DISCUSSION
The remarks (6 min./cards) discuss Senator Thurmond's
vast experience and distinguished service in the Senate, and
the important role he can play in helping Presidential
initiatives -- especially the Anti-Crime Package and defense
issues -- because of his prominent Senate positions.
###
McGroarty/Dooley
April 5, 1990
3:30 pm
[STROM]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 11, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of this U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements. Members of the Senate.]
Finally, let me mention one South Carolinian who can't be
here tonight: Lee Atwater. // I know Strom and I and everyone
here tonight wish Lee a swift and complete return to good health.
// And all our thoughts are with Lee and his wife Sally as they
{prepare for/celebrate} a new addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you have done and continue to do to help them dig out from under
the destruction Hugo left in its wake. That terrible tragedy
brought out the best in the people of South Carolina -- proved
that the bonds of community survived that storm undamaged, and
stronger than ever. //
That's the South Carolina spirit -- the same spirit we see
in this man, Strom Thurmond. Ask anyone: they'll tell you
there's no one like him. No one with his drive, determination --
2
with such tremendous energy. Listen to this exercise regimen:
Rides the stationary bike every day. Swims a mile and a half 3
times a week. // [[ Strom, I'm tempted to ask you, "What's
your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get a lecture about eating my
vegetables
// ]]
Strom first took his seat in the South Carolina Senate in
1933 -- and today, after more than half a century serving the
public interest, Strom's got a direct interest in helping this
nation prepare to meet the challenges of a new century:
4
teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom, Julie and Paul. //
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from a mainly rural,
agricultural economy to a new era -- the high-tech renaissance
of the new South Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling
legacy of division and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights
of all. As the United States stood fast for freedom in the world
-- stood with our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise
of the Soviet superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. //
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. //
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services Committee -- as we restructure the American Armed
Forces to meet the changing demands of national security. //
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to continue to lead the
3x
way on another issue, every bit as important as national
security: I'm talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need
Strom's help -- especially in his role as top Republican on the
Judiciary Committee -- in passing the tough new laws we need to
fight crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. //
And when this former Circuit Judge and six-term Senator
speaks out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins -- I know his colleagues will listen -- and listen
carefully. // And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a
large share of the credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond.
And one last thing - the senate needs
leads
his // integrity and honor i and I need his patriotion that him to suppor
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
the president
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
whoever that
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has more than is, whit
earned a seventh term in the United States Senate. //
comes to
our Not'l
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome --
Securts
God bless you all.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 5, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON cw
FROM:
DAN MCGROARTY mur
go MAR 5 P5: 07
SUBJECT:
SENATOR THURMOND FUNDRAISER
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. you will address a
fundraiser for Senator Strom Thurmond at the National Press
Club. 200-250 people are expected at the event, called "A
Salute to America's Greatest Leaders." Senator Thurmond is
running for his seventh Senate term, and as yet has no
opponent.
The evening reception caps off a day-long series of
briefings -- held at the J.W. Marriott -- by such
Administration officials as Governor Sununu, Secretaries
Brady, Yeutter and Derwinski, Henson Moore, and Rod
DeArmant. Jeanne Kirkpatrick is the luncheon speaker.
Mrs. Thurmond will be at the event, and Senators
Simpson and Warner are tentatively scheduled to be there.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks (6 min./cards) discuss Senator Thurmond's
vast experience and distinguished service in the Senate, and
the important role he can play in helping Presidential
initiatives -- especially the Anti-Crime Package and defense
issues -- because of his prominent Senate positions.
###
McGroarty/Dooley
April 5, 1990
3:30 pm
[STROM]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 11, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of this U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements. Members of the Senate.]
Finally, let me mention one South Carolinian who can't be
here tonight: Lee Atwater. // I know Strom and I and everyone
here tonight wish Lee a swift and complete return to good health.
// And all our thoughts are with Lee and his wife Sally as they
{prepare for/celebrate} a new addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you have done and continue to do to help them dig out from under
the destruction Hugo left in its wake. That terrible tragedy
brought out the best in the people of South Carolina -- proved
that the bonds of community survived that storm undamaged, and
stronger than ever. //
That's the South Carolina spirit -- the same spirit we see
in this man, Strom Thurmond. Ask anyone: they'll tell you
there's no one like him. No one with his drive, determination --
2
with such tremendous energy. Listen to this exercise regimen:
Rides the stationary bike every day. Swims a mile and a half 3
times a week. // [[ Strom, I'm tempted to ask you, "What's
your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get a lecture about eating my
vegetables
// ]]
Strom first took his seat in the South Carolina Senate in
1933 -- and today, after more than half a century serving the
public interest, Strom's got a direct interest in helping this
nation prepare to meet the challenges of a new century:
4
teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom, Julie and Paul. //
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from a mainly rural,
agricultural economy to a new era -- the high-tech renaissance
of the new South Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling
legacy of division and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights
of all. As the United States stood fast for freedom in the world
-- stood with our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise
of the Soviet superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. //
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. //
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services Committee -- as we restructure the American Armed
Forces to meet the changing demands of national security. //
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to continue to lead the
way on another issue, every bit as important as national
security: I'm talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need
Strom's help -- especially in his role as top Republican on the
Judiciary Committee -- in passing the tough new laws we need to
fight crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. //
And when this former Circuit Judge and six-term Senator
speaks out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins -- I know his colleagues will listen -- and listen
carefully. // And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a
large share of the credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond.
//
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has more than
earned a seventh term in the United States Senate. //
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome --
God bless you all.
Document No. 139479
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/03/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6:00 p.m. 04/04
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
(04/03 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH N/C
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI Not Received
d
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
N/C
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
N/C
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 04/04 with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
to MAR James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 3, 1990
1990 APR -3 PM 5: [STROM] 19
5:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 10, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of this the U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
MEMBERS OF SENATE.
[Introductory acknowledgements. Finally, let me mention
one South Carolinian who can't be here tonight: Lee Atwater. //
I know Strom and I and everyone here tonight wish Lee a swift and
complete return to good health. // And all our thoughts are
with Lee and his wife Sally as they {prepare for/celebrate} a new
addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you have done and continue $ to do to
you're doing to help them dig out from under the destruction Hugo
its
left in his wake. That terrible tragedy brought out the best in
the people of South Carolina -- proved that the bonds of
community survived that storm undamaged, and stronger than ever.
If I know anything about South Carolina's spirit, I know
it's got high hopes heading into the 90's. And I know Strom
Thurmond feels the same way after all, you might say the 90's ?
will lead the way.
are his decade. // 87 years young -- and active in politics for
more years than most of us has been alive. // [[ Strom, I'm
2
tempted to ask you, "What's your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get
a lecture about eating my vegetables
]]
Let me speak for a moment about this man's remarkable
expendise Tamps
longevity Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the South
Carolina Senate in 1933 -- and today, after more than half a
century serving the public interest, Strom's got a direct
interest in helping this nation prepare to meet the challenges of
a new century: 4 teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom the
Second, Julie and Paul. //
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from the days of
a mainly rural,
agricultures economy to a new era -
grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the days of growing
prosperity -- the high-tech renaissance of the new South
Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling legacy of division
and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights of all. As the
United States stood fast for freedom in the world -- stood with
our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise of the Soviet
superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. //
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. //
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Committee
Armed Services panel -- as we restructure the American Armed
demando of
Forces to meet the changing threat to our national security. //
continueto
And today I call on Strom Thurmond ton lead the way on
another issue, every bit as important as national security: I'm
talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need Strom's help -
especially in hispsate as the top Republican on the
- his great influence in the Judiciary Committee, and on the
Senate floor -- in passing the tough new laws we need to fight
crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. //
former
And when this old Circuit Judge and six-term Senator speaks
out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins who kill cops -- I know his colleagues will listen. //
and listen carefully
And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a large share of the
credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond. //
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
more than
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has earned a
seventh term in the United States Senate. //
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome -
- God bless you all.
# # #
Document No. 129479
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
2601
DATE: 04/03/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6:00 p.m. 04/04
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
(04/03 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 04/04 with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
April 4, 1990
NSC clears, with one change as marked on page 3.
CC: Cicconi60
Brent Rate Jo Scowcroft
18
is
James W. Cicconi
s MAY 06
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
RECEIVED
90 APR 4 A8: 18
eo
McGroarty/Dooley
April 3, 1990
1990 APR -3 PM 5: [STROM] 19
5:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 10, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of the U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements.] Finally, let me mention
one South Carolinian who can't be here tonight: Lee Atwater. //
I know Strom and I and everyone here tonight wish Lee a swift and
complete return to good health. // And all our thoughts are
with Lee and his wife Sally as they {prepare for/celebrate} a new
addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you're doing to help them dig out from under the destruction Hugo
left in his wake. That terrible tragedy brought out the best in
the people of South Carolina -- proved that the bonds of
community survived that storm undamaged, and stronger than ever.
If I know anything about South Carolina's spirit, I know
it's got high hopes heading into the 90's. And I know Strom
Thurmond feels the same way -- after all, you might say the 90's
are his decade. // 87 years young -- and active in politics for
more years than most of us has been alive. // [[ Strom, I'm
2
tempted to ask you, "What's your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get
a lecture about eating my vegetables
]]
Let me speak for a moment about this man's remarkable
longevity. Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the South
Carolina Senate in 1933 -- and today, after more than half a
century serving the public interest, Strom's got a direct
interest in helping this nation prepare to meet the challenges of
a new century: 4 teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom the
Second, Julie and Paul. //
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from the days of
grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the days of growing
prosperity -- the high-tech renaissance -- of the new South
Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling legacy of division
and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights of all. As the
United States stood fast for freedom in the world -- stood with
our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise of the Soviet
superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. //
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. //
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services panel -- as we restructure the American Armed
demands of
Forces to meet the changing (threat to our) national security. 11
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to lead the way on
another issue, every bit as important as national security: I'm
talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need Strom's help -
- his great influence in the Judiciary Committee, and on the
Senate floor -- in passing the tough new laws we need to fight
crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. 11
And when this old Circuit Judge and six-term Senator speaks
out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins who kill cops -- I know his colleagues will listen. //
And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a large share of the
credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond. //
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has earned a
seventh term in the United States Senate. 11
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome -
- God bless you all.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
90 MAR 4 P6 : L3
April 4, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER R&P
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Strom Thurmond Fundraiser
We have one comment from a policy standpoint. On page
three, fourth paragraph, we suggest changing the second
sentence to read "Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins." The current sentence confuses the point that we are
calling for the death penalty for drug kingpins and for those
who murder federal officers. We are also calling for the death
penalty in a number of other instances as well.
If you have any questions or we can help in any other way,
please let me know.
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No. 139479
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/03/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6:00 p.m. 04/04
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
(04/03 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
&
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 04/04 with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 3, 1990
1990 APR -3 PH 5: [STROM] 19
5:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 10, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of the U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements.] Finally, let me mention
one South Carolinian who can't be here tonight: Lee Atwater. //
I know Strom and I and everyone here tonight wish Lee a swift and
complete return to good health. // And all our thoughts are
with Lee and his wife Sally as they {prepare for/celebrate} a new
addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you're doing to help them dig out from under the destruction Hugo
left in his wake. That terrible tragedy brought out the best in
the people of South Carolina -- proved that the bonds of
community survived that storm undamaged, and stronger than ever.
If I know anything about South Carolina's spirit, I know
it's got high hopes heading into the 90's. And I know Strom
Thurmond feels the same way -- after all, you might say the 90's
are his decade. // 87 years young -- and active in politics for
more years than most of us has been alive. 11 [[ Strom, I'm
2
tempted to ask you, "What's your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get
a lecture about eating my vegetables
1]
Let me speak for a moment about this man's remarkable
longevity. Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the South
Carolina Senate in 1933 -- and today, after more than half a
century serving the public interest, Strom's got a direct
interest in helping this nation prepare to meet the challenges of
a new century: 4 teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom the
Second, Julie and Paul. 11
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from the days of
grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the days of growing
prosperity -- the high-tech renaissance -- of the new South
Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling legacy of division
and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights of all. As the
United States stood fast for freedom in the world -- stood with
our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise of the Soviet
superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. //
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. //
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services panel -- as we restructure the American Armed
Forces to meet the changing threat to our national security. 11
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to lead the way on
another issue, every bit as important as national security: I'm
talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need Strom's help -
- his great influence in the Judiciary Committee, and on the
Senate floor -- in passing the tough new laws we need to fight
crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. //
And when this old Circuit Judge and six-term Senator speaks
out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins, who kill cops -- I know his colleagues will listen. //
And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a large share of the
credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond. 11
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has earned a
seventh term in the United States Senate. 11
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome -
- God bless you all.
# # #
Document No. 129479
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 MAR 4 P5: 20
DATE: 04/03/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6:00 p.m. 04/04
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
(04/03 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 04/04 with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE: See coroments.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 3, 1990
1990 APR -3 PM 5: [STROM] 19
5:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 10, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of the U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements.] Finally, let me mention
one South Carolinian who can't be here tonight: Lee Atwater. //
I know Strom and I and everyone here tonight wish Lee a swift and
complete return to good health. // And all our thoughts are
with Lee and his wife Sally as they {prepare for/celebrate} a new
addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you're doing to help them dig out from under the destruction Hugo
left in his wake. That terrible tragedy brought out the best in
the people of South Carolina -- proved that the bonds of
community survived that storm undamaged, and stronger than ever.
If I know anything about South Carolina's spirit, I know
it's got high hopes heading into the 90's. And I know Strom
Thurmond feels the same way -- after all, you might say the 90's
are his decade. // 87 years young -- and active in politics for
more years than most of us has been alive. 11 [[ Strom, I'm
2
tempted to ask you, "What's your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get
a lecture about eating my vegetables
1]
Let me speak for a moment about this man's remarkable
longevity. Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the South
Carolina Senate in 1933 -- and today, after more than half a
century serving the public interest, Strom's got a direct
interest in helping this nation prepare to meet the challenges of
a new century: 4 teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom the
Second, Julie and Paul. //
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from the days of
grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the days of growing
prosperity -- the high-tech renaissance -- of the new South
Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling legacy of division
and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights of all. As the
United States stood fast for freedom in the world -- stood with
our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise of the Soviet
superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. //
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. //
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
Correct
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Committee
Armed Services panel -- as we restructure the American Armed
Howard
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Forces to meet the changing threat to our national security. //
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to lead the way on
another issue, every bit as important as national security: I'm
talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need Strom's help -
- his great influence in the Judiciary Committee, and on the
Senate floor -- in passing the tough new laws we need to fight
crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. //
And when this old Circuit Judge and six-term Senator speaks
out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins who kill cops -- I know his colleagues will listen. //
And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a large share of the
credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond. //
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has earned a
seventh term in the United States Senate. //
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome -
- God bless you all.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SO MAR 4 P5: 25
April 4, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
Deputy Assistant to the President for
Communications
FROM:
BRENT O. HATCH BOH
Associate Counsel to the President
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks -- Strom Thurmond Fundraiser
Counsel's office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
remarks. We have no legal objections.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this matter.
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No. 139479
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/03/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6:00 p.m. 04/04
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
(04/03 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
&
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 04/04 with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 3, 1990
1990
5:00 pm
APR
-3
PH
5:
[STROM]
19
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 10, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of the U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements. Finally, let me mention
one South Carolinian who can't be here tonight: Lee Atwater. //
I know Strom and I and everyone here tonight wish Lee a swift and
complete return to good health. // And all our thoughts are
with Lee and his wife Sally as they {prepare for/celebrate} a new
addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you're doing to help them dig out from under the destruction Hugo
left in his wake. That terrible tragedy brought out the best in
the people of South Carolina -- proved that the bonds of
community survived that storm undamaged, and stronger than ever.
If I know anything about South Carolina's spirit, I know
it's got high hopes heading into the 90's. And I know Strom
Thurmond feels the same way -- after all, you might say the 90's
are his decade. 11 87 years young -- and active in politics for
more years than most of us has been alive. // [[ Strom, I'm
2
tempted to ask you, "What's your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get
a lecture about eating my vegetables
1]
Let me speak for a moment about this man's remarkable
longevity. Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the South
Carolina Senate in 1933 -- and today, after more than half a
century serving the public interest, Strom's got a direct
interest in helping this nation prepare to meet the challenges of
a new century: 4 teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom the
Second, Julie and Paul. //
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. 11 And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from the days of
grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the days of growing
prosperity -- the high-tech renaissance -- of the new South
Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling legacy of division
and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights of all. As the
United States stood fast for freedom in the world -- stood with
our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise of the Soviet
superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. 11
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. 11
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services panel -- as we restructure the American Armed
Forces to meet the changing threat to our national security. 11
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to lead the way on
another issue, every bit as important as national security: I'm
talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need Strom's help -
- his great influence in the Judiciary Committee, and on the
Senate floor -- in passing the tough new laws we need to fight
crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. //
And when this old Circuit Judge and six-term Senator speaks
out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins who kill cops -- I know his colleagues will listen. //
And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a large share of the
credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond. 11
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has earned a
seventh term in the United States Senate. 11
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome -
- God bless you all.
# # #
Document No. 139479
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 MAR 4 P5: 25
DATE: 04/03/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6:00 p.m. 04/04
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
(04/03 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
x
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
&
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 04/04 with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
Please we suggestions
4/4/90
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 3, 1990
1990 APR -3 PM 5:19 [STROM]
5:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 10, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of the U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements. Finally, let me mention
one South Carolinian who can't be here tonight: Lee Atwater. //
I know Strom and I and everyone here tonight wish Lee a swift and
complete return to good health. 11 And all our thoughts are
with Lee and his wife Sally as they {prepare for/celebrate} a new
addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you have done and continue to do
you re doing to help them dig out from under the destruction Hugo
left in its wake. That terrible tragedy brought out the best in
the people of South Carolina -- proved that the bonds of
community survived that storm undamaged, and stronger than ever.
If I know anything about South Carolina's spirit, I know
it's got high hopes heading into the 90's. And I know Strom
Need to state
Thurmond feels the same way -- after all, you might say the 90's
are his decade. 11 87 years young -- and active in politics for
more years than most of us has been alive. 11 [[ Strom, I'm
2
tempted to ask you, "What's your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get
a lecture about eating my vegetables
]]
Let me speak for a moment about this man's remarkable
longevity. Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the South
Carolina Senate in 1933 -- and today, after more than half a
century serving the public interest, Strom's got a direct
interest in helping this nation prepare to meet the challenges of
a new century: 4 teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom the
Second, Julie and Paul. 11
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
are angully
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from the days of
grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the days of growing
prosperity -- the high-tech renaissance -- of the new South
Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling legacy of division
and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights of all. As the
United States stood fast for freedom in the world -- stood with
our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise of the Soviet
superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. 11
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. 11
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services panel -- as we restructure the American Armed
Forces to meet the changing threat to our national security. 11
continue to
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to lead the way on
another issue, every bit as important as national security: I'm
talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need Strom's help -
-
expecially his great in his influence positionas the top Republican
Judiciary Committee,
and
on
the
Senate in passing the tough new laws we need to fight
crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street.* 11
Cormer
And when this old Circuit Judge and six-term Senator speaks
out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins who kill cops -- I know his colleagues will listen,
//
and listen carefully.
And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a large share of the
credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond. 11
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
more than
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has earned a
seventh term in the United States Senate. 11
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome -
- God bless you all.
# # #
JRW
Document No. 139479
PC-
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
SS
90 MAR 4 P1:26 P 26
DATE: 04/03/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6:00 p.m. 04/04
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
(04/03 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 04/04 with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE: 4/4
delete age reference on pago /
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see change in wading - page 3
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
-ss
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 3, 1990
1990 APR -3 PM 5: [STROM] 19
5:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 10, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of the U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements.] Finally, let me mention
one South Carolinian who can't be here tonight: Lee Atwater. //
I know Strom and I and everyone here tonight wish Lee a swift and
complete return to good health. // And all our thoughts are
with Lee and his wife Sally as they {prepare for/celebrate} a new
addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you're doing to help them dig out from under the destruction Hugo
left in his wake. That terrible tragedy brought out the best in
the people of South Carolina -- proved that the bonds of
community survived that storm undamaged, and stronger than ever.
If I know anything about South Carolina's spirit, I know
it's got high hopes heading into the 90's. And I know Strom
Thurmond feels the same way -- after all, you might say the 90's
are his decade. // 87 years young -- and active in politics for
more years than most of us has been alive. // [[ Strom, I'm
2
tempted to ask you, "What's your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get
a lecture about eating my vegetables
]]
Let me speak for a moment about this man's remarkable
longevity. Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the South
Carolina Senate in 1933 -- and today, after more than half a
century serving the public interest, Strom's got a direct
interest in helping this nation prepare to meet the challenges of
a new century: 4 teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom the
Second, Julie and Paul. //
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from the days of
grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the days of growing
prosperity -- the high-tech renaissance -- of the new South
Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling legacy of division
and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights of all. As the
United States stood fast for freedom in the world -- stood with
our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise of the Soviet
superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. //
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. //
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services panel -- as we restructure the American Armed
Forces to meet the changing threat to our national security. //
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to lead the way on
another issue, every bit as important as national security: I'm
talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need Strom's help -
- his great influence in the Judiciary Committee, and on the
Senate floor -- in passing the tough new laws we need to fight
crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. //
former
And when this old Circuit Judge and six-term Senator speaks
out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins who kill cops -- I know his colleagues will listen. //
And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a large share of the
credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond. //
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has earned a
seventh term in the United States Senate. 11
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome -
- God bless you all.
# # #
Document No. 129479
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/03/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6:00 p.m. 04/04
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
(04/03 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 04/04 with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
I
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tempered on the age move Appl wants years.
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Staff
McGroarty/Dooley
April 3, 1990
1990 APR -3 PM 5: [STROM] 19
5:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 10, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of the U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements.] Finally, let me mention
one South Carolinian who can't be here tonight: Lee Atwater. //
I know Strom and I and everyone here tonight wish Lee a swift and
complete return to good health. // And all our thoughts are
with Lee and his wife Sally as they {prepare for/celebrate} a new
addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you're doing to help them dig out from under the destruction Hugo
left in his wake. That terrible tragedy brought out the best in
the people of South Carolina -- proved that the bonds of
community survived that storm undamaged, and stronger than ever.
If I know anything about South Carolina's spirit, I know
it's got high hopes heading into the 90's. And I know Strom
Thurmond feels the same way -- after all, you might say the 90's
are his decade. // 87 years young -- and active in politics for
more years than most of us has been alive. 11 [[ Strom, I'm
2
tempted to ask you, "What's your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get
a lecture about eating my vegetables
]]
Let me speak for a moment about this man's remarkable
longevity. Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the South
Carolina Senate in 1933 -- and today, after more than half a
century serving the public interest, Strom's got a direct
interest in helping this nation prepare to meet the challenges of
a new century: 4 teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom the
Second, Julie and Paul. //
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from the days of
grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the days of growing
prosperity -- the high-tech renaissance -- of the new South
Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling legacy of division
and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights of all. As the
United States stood fast for freedom in the world -- stood with
our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise of the Soviet
superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. 11
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. //
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services panel -- as we restructure the American Armed
Forces to meet the changing threat to our national security. //
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to lead the way on
another issue, every bit as important as national security: I'm
talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need Strom's help -
- his great influence in the Judiciary Committee, and on the
Senate floor -- in passing the tough new laws we need to fight
crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. 11
And when this old Circuit Judge and six-term Senator speaks
out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins who kill cops -- I know his colleagues will listen. //
And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a large share of the
credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond. 11
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has earned a
seventh term in the United States Senate. 11
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome -
- God bless you all.
# # #
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Document No. 139479
STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 MAR 4 P4: 02
DATE: 04/03/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6:00 p.m. 04/04
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
(04/03 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 04/04 with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 3, 1990
1990 APR -3 PM 5: [STROM] 19
5:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 10, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of the U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements.] Finally, let me mention
one South Carolinian who can't be here tonight: Lee Atwater. //
I know Strom and I and everyone here tonight wish Lee a swift and
complete return to good health. // And all our thoughts are
with Lee and his wife Sally as they {prepare for/celebrate} a new
addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you're doing to help them dig out from under the destruction Hugo
left in his wake. That terrible tragedy brought out the best in
the people of South Carolina -- proved that the bonds of
community survived that storm undamaged, and stronger than ever.
If I know anything about South Carolina's spirit, I know
it's got high hopes heading into the 90's. And I know Strom
Thurmond feels the same way -- after all, you might say the 90's
are his decade. // 87 years young -- and active in politics for
more years than most of us has been alive. 11 [[ Strom, I'm
2
tempted to ask you, "What's your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get
a lecture about eating my vegetables
]]
Let me speak for a moment about this man's remarkable
longevity. Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the South
Carolina Senate in 1933 -- and today, after more than half a
century serving the public interest, Strom's got a direct
interest in helping this nation prepare to meet the challenges of
a new century: 4 teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom the
Second, Julie and Paul. //
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from the days of
grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the days of growing
prosperity -- the high-tech renaissance -- of the new South
Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling legacy of division
and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights of all. As the
United States stood fast for freedom in the world -- stood with
our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise of the Soviet
superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. //
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. //
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services panel -- as we restructure the American Armed
Forces to meet the changing threat to our national security. 11
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to lead the way on
another issue, every bit as important as national security: I'm
talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need Strom's help -
- his great influence in the Judiciary Committee, and on the
Senate floor -- in passing the tough new laws we need to fight
crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. //
And when this old Circuit Judge and six-term Senator speaks
out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins who kill cops -- I know his colleagues will listen. //
And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a large share of the
credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond. 11
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has earned a
seventh term in the United States Senate. 11
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome -
- God bless you all.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
90 MAR 4 P1:07
April 4, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
JIM PINKERTON B
SUBJECT:
Strom Thurmond Fundraiser Draft Speech
Remaining a vigorous public figure and fathering
children at an advanced age have made Thurmond legendary.
It seems to us that to dwell too long on these facts
begins to border on the unseemly, if not the morbid. It
is not something to avoid altogether -- it is always
seemly to congratulate people on reaching an advanced age
or on the depths of their experience -- but it should be
done more in passing, especially when the facts are
already well known, even hackneyed, in Washington, even
more SO in South Carolina.
pg. 2, para. 2, line 1
"Let me speak for a moment
about this man's remarkable longevity."
The trouble with the word "longevity" here is that says
in effect, how remarkable it is that Thurmond has not died
yet. A better way might be to stress experience or his
status as a legend rather than his physical longevity.
2,4,5 "As South Carolina moved from the days of grinding
poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the day of growing
prosperity -- the high tech renaissance -- of the New
South Carolina."
The "days of grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack"
characterization will be taken by some South Carolinians
as offensive, a kind of Dogpatch image. Better to say
something like "As South Carolina has moved from a mainly
rural, agricultural-based economy, to a new era still
unfolding, a high-tech South Carolina."
###
Document No. 129479
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 MAR 4 P2:59
DATE: 04/03/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6:00 p.m. 04/04
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
(04/03 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
d
PINKERTON
&
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
WRAY
GRAY
PORTER ROSE
HAGIN
BENNETT
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 04/04 with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
(OK.S.R OK.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
April 3, 1990
1990 APR -3 PM 5: [STROM] 19
5:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STROM THURMOND FUNDRAISER
NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
APRIL 10, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, Strom, for those kind words. It's my pleasure to
be here tonight -- to join this gathering in support of a man who
is an institution in American politics. The longest serving
member of the U.S. Congress -- Strom Thurmond.
[Introductory acknowledgements.] Finally, let me mention
one South Carolinian who can't be here tonight: Lee Atwater. 11
I know Strom and I and everyone here tonight wish Lee a swift and
complete return to good health. // And all our thoughts are
with Lee and his wife Sally as they {prepare for/celebrate} a new
addition to the Atwater family.
Strom, I was down in your home state last year, in the
aftermath of Hurricane Hugo. I know people there appreciate all
you're doing to help them dig out from under the destruction Hugo
left in his wake. That terrible tragedy brought out the best in
the people of South Carolina -- proved that the bonds of
community survived that storm undamaged, and stronger than ever.
If I know anything about South Carolina's spirit, I know
it's got high hopes heading into the 90's. And I know Strom
Thurmond feels the same way -- after all, you might say the 90's
are his decade. // 87 years young -- and active in politics for
more years than most of us has been alive. // [[ Strom, I'm
2
tempted to ask you, "What's your secret?" but I'm afraid I'd get
a lecture about eating my vegetables
1]
Let me speak for a moment about this man's remarkable
longevity. Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the South
Carolina Senate in 1933 -- and today, after more than half a
century serving the public interest, Strom's got a direct
interest in helping this nation prepare to meet the challenges of
a new century: 4 teenage children -- Nancy Moore, Strom the
Second, Julie and Paul. 11
That's a sense of perspective you can't replace. And that
perspective belongs to Strom Thurmond.
Strom, you know I don't put my faith in polls -- but I think
it's safe to say the people of South Carolina seem to be pretty
pleased with your work. // And that's no surprise. Here's a
man who's served his state and nation during the critical years
of this century. As South Carolina moved from the days of
grinding poverty and the tar-paper shack, to the days of growing
prosperity -- the high-tech renaissance -- of the new South
Carolina. As the nation shed its crippling legacy of division
and exclusion -- to recognize the equal rights of all. As the
United States stood fast for freedom in the world -- stood with
our allies in defense of democracy -- from the rise of the Soviet
superpower to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Strom Thurmond first took his seat in the Senate back in
1954. He's seen a world of change -- and he's done his share to
steer this nation through times of tough passage. //
3
But let me tell you: we're here tonight because Strom's
work is not done yet. Strom, there are challenges ahead that
call for the hard-won wisdom you possess. 11
I need -- America needs -- Strom Thurmond in the Senate. We
need his expertise in defense -- more than 30 years on the Senate
Armed Services panel -- as we restructure the American Armed
Forces to meet the changing threat to our national security. 11
And today I call on Strom Thurmond to lead the way on
another issue, every bit as important as national security: I'm
talking about the war on crime and drugs. I need Strom's help -
- his great influence in the Judiciary Committee, and on the
Senate floor -- in passing the tough new laws we need to fight
crime in our cities and keep drugs off the street. //
And when this old Circuit Judge and six-term Senator speaks
out -- on the need for key reforms of habeas corpus or the
exclusionary rule. Or in favor of the death penalty for drug
kingpins who kill cops -- I know his colleagues will listen. //
And when our Anti-Crime Package becomes law, a large share of the
credit will go to this man -- Strom Thurmond. 11
Strom, let me say for all you've done and for all you will
do: America thanks you -- and I'm sure the good citizens of
South Carolina will agree that Strom Thurmond has earned a
seventh term in the United States Senate. 11
Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome -
- God bless you all.
# # #