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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
July 18, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
The Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.
1:17 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Well, thank you
so much for that welcome. I'm delighted to be here, and I had a
little visit in the hall with the jefes, Raul and Tony -- (laughter)
-- and Rita, Patricia, gave me the warm welcome. And I rode over
here with Dr. Cavazos, our Secretary of Education, who is with us,
and of whom I'm very, very proud. (Applause.) And, of course, I'm
delighted to see Lou Sullivan, who's doing a superb job over at HHS,
a major position in our administration. (Applause.)
I shouldn't quote Larry Cavazos, but he says, you know
it's a strange world. He says, here I am Secretary of Education for
the United States and I just met with the Minister of Education from
Mexico. The Minister from Mexico's name is Bartlett; the Secretary
from the United States' name is Cavazos. So I tell you -- (laughter
and applause) -- things are really moving.
But again, I'm very proud of him. And I am grateful for
this opportunity to appear before this distinguished group, to greet
the National Council of La Raza; and pleased to see so many
distinguished leaders from America's Hispanic service, education and
business communities, all gathered here in our nation's capital.
And I want to thank the person whose brilliance,
foresight and tenacity made this July gathering in Washington
possible. I'm talking about the man who invented air conditioning.
(Laughter.) It is hotter than blazes out there. (Laughter and
applause.) And I'm delighted to be here. (Applause.)
Something about me, I'll tell you. It was hotter than
blazes in Houston last week. We should have known it was coming
because the weatherman that we consulted was the same guy who set up
our summit with Gorbachev at Malta. (Laughter.) Some of you may
remember that one.
But today, I did want to drop in; I'm on my way out to
California in just a little bit. (Applause.) But to welcome you to
Washington, and really to tell you how important I believe and our
administration believes your efforts are.
I mentioned Dr. Cavazos, and, of course, Lou Sullivan.
But I also wanted to salute an old comrade of mine in Congress, now a
Secretary, Manuel Lujan, from New Mexico -- (applause) -- the
Secretary of the Interior. But he and Larry, outstanding Cabinet
secretaries, they do represent not only the new energy, and I would
say leadership, Hispanic-Americans are bringing to our country, but
also two of the most important priorities: The protection and use of
our natural resources, and the excellence in education -- the quest
for all-across-the-board excellence in education.
And, indeed, our administration has made educational
assistance for Hispanic-Americans one of the top priorities of our
campaign to revive national educational excellence. And you heard
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from Larry yesterday in some detail, I understand. But, look, we
will seek and we will demand educational excellence for all America.
And that means reforms like giving parents a choice in their
children's education and educational excellence for all Americans.
(Applause.)
Let me just touch -- without being redundant here and
repeating what Dr. Cavazos has said -- on just a few of our most
important efforts. Last December, we launched a new effort,
specially designed to assist Hispanic-Americans, and developed in
part with the assistance and advice that we received from many right
here at this table and in this room today. They helped us develop --
you all, helped us develop this program. And I directed our
Secretary of Education to form what we call the Hispanic Education
Task Force. And it is aimed not only at identifying educational
obstacles, but also -- and I'd say this is more a part of it --
educational opportunities.
Larry has told me that the work of the Task Force is well
underway, seeking new ways to improve federal education programs that
basically serve Hispanic-Americans and seeking ways to make them
better. We need to focus on finding solutions.
And you, who are a proud part of the La Raza tradition,
have also been one of those solutions. Efforts like Project Second
Chance, the Family Reading Program -- and I wish Barbara Bush were
here to -- (applause) -- I wish Barbara were here to tell you how
moved she is by that effort on a nationwide basis -- and Project
EXCEL; all designed to help Hispanic community organizations become
effective partners with the schools. And they're already making a
difference for thousands of young Americans. And, look, I view it as
a national goal that this unacceptable dropout rate for Hispanic kids
come down, way down below the national average. (Applause.)
I don't want to overstay my welcome. I was told to have
very brief remarks, and our time today is short. And if I'm not out
of the hotel by 2:00 p.m., they'll probably charge me for an extra
room. (Laughter.) So another day you know. (Laughter.)
Let me just address briefly one of the most important
priorities of our administration and this is a current subject:
helping to build a better America where the doors of opportunity are
open to every citizen and every child.
And I hope you know where I have stood and always stand
on the civil rights matters. And the Civil Rights Commission has
been reauthorized. I think that's proper. The Hate Crimes
Statistics Act is now the law of the land. And I will sign another,
I would say, historic piece of legislation next week. And I'm
talking about the Americans with disabilities act. (Applause.)
And for the past several months, we have been working
diligently to make another civil rights law a reality. And I met
with many of you at the White House back May -- several of you --
Mario Moreno of MALDEF, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education
Fund, you know him. Jesse Quintero of LULAC was there. Raul was
there. But I told Raul that I-wanted to sign the civil rights bill
of 1990, and not a quota bill of 1990.
Morris Abram, a very respected American now serving as an
ambassador over in Geneva, but really I think it's fair to say known
as a champion of civil rights, recently wrote me about the bill
that's before the Congress right now, urging me to oppose the bill as
currently written. And he told me, look -- here's this quote: "All
my life, even in the darkest days of segregation in Georgia I fought
against the principle of color preference, then known as white
supremacy." This bill, he pointed out, would "achieve precisely what
the '64 Civil Rights Act stood four-square against."
And he recalled Frederick Douglass' famous statement of
1871. And here was that quote: "Equality of numbers has nothing to
do with equality of attainment." And we all know quotas aren't
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right. They are not fair. They divide society instead of bringing
people together. And as leaders and representatives of the
Hispanic-American community, I owe it to you to see that this
legislation does not say to the young kids, you only fit in if you
fit into a certain numbered quota. That is not the American dream.
And I gave Raul a commitment back in May that I want
desperately, I want very much to sign a civil rights bill. And I did
then, and I still do.
And yesterday's announcement marked only the end of a
chapter, not the end of a campaign, because today I just met with
some on the Republican side of the aisle. Talks are still going on.
And we renew the fight for a civil rights bill that I can sign. But
I want to ask for your help to make the changes. And we're talking
now about legal changes -- they're relatively small -- to make the
changes needed to ensure that a bill does not result in quotas that
could somehow inadvertently work to the detriment of the very kids
you all are trying to help. Changes needed to ensure a bill that
will protect the rights of all Americans, and injure the rights of
none.
From the time it was first launched in '68, your National
Council, Council of La Raza, has played a unique role in helping to
improve opportunities for Americans of Hispanic descent. And I think
that the success -- I know sometimes you see only the problems out
there, and it's proper you keep them in focus -- but I think the
success of your efforts is evident in the many success stories that
are represented throughout this room. And so I came over here today
to salute you for the important work that you do. By working today
for Hispanic-Americans, you're building a better tomorrow for all
Americans.
As President of the United States, I want to do my part.
I want a lead for equity. I want a lead in the field of education.
And I, again, am grateful for the support I receive there. I want to
take the crusades that Dr. Sullivan is involved in to get better
health care out there for our people and be as of the much leadership
and support for those initiatives as I possibly can.
And some of you know that with me this is more than a
passing interest. And I would just say to you keep up the good work
for La Raza. It inspires the American people. And I want to do my
part.
Thank you all. And God bless you. Thank you very, very
much. (Applause.)
END
1:36 P.M. EDT
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA / OMNI HOTEL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 / 1990, 1:15 P.M.
THANK YOU. THANK YOU ALL. I'M PROUD TO BE SHARING
THE STAGE WITH TWO MEMBERS OF MY CABINET TODAY:
SECRETARY OF HHS LOUIS SULLIVAN AND SECRETARY OF
EDUCATION LAURO CAVAZOS, WHO ARE DOING SUCH A
MAGNIFICENT JOB FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. AND I ALSO
WANT TO PAY MY RESPECTS TO SENATOR ORRIN HATCH AND
CONGRESSMAN ESTEBAN TORRES.
- 2 -
I'M GRATEFUL FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GREET THE
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA, AND PLEASED TO SEE so MANY
DISTINGUISHED LEADERS FROM AMERICA'S HISPANIC SERVICE,
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES, GATHERED HERE IN
OUR NATION'S CAPITAL.
(AND I WANT TO THANK THE PERSON WHOSE BRILLIANCE,
FORESIGHT AND TENACITY MADE THIS JULY GATHERING IN
WASHINGTON POSSIBLE. 11 THE MAN WHO INVENTED AIR
CONDITIONING!) 111
- 3 -
(IT WAS SURE HOT IN HOUSTON LAST WEEK. BUT WE
SHOULD HAVE KNOWN IT WAS COMING. THE WEATHERMAN WE
CONSULTED WAS THE SAME GUY WHO SET UP THE SUMMIT IN
MALTA!) III
TODAY, WE ARE VERY PLEASED AND HONORED TO WELCOME
YOU TO WASHINGTON AND TO HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TELL
YOU JUST HOW IMPORTANT WE BELIEVE YOUR EFFORTS ARE.
I MENTIONED LAURO CAVAZOS, AND I ALSO WANT TO
SALUTE MANUEL LUJAN, OUR SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.
- 4 -
As OUTSTANDING CABINET SECRETARIES, THEY REPRESENT NOT
ONLY THE NEW ENERGY AND LEADERSHIP HISPANIC-AMERICANS
ARE BRINGING TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY - -- BUT ALSO TWO OF
OUR ADMINISTRATION'S MOST IMPORTANT PRIORITIES: THE
PROTECTION AND USE OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, AND
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION. III
INDEED, OUR ADMINISTRATION HAS MADE EDUCATIONAL
ASSISTANCE FOR HISPANIC-AMERICANS ONE OF THE TOP
PRIORITIES OF OUR CAMPAIGN TO REVIVE EDUCATIONAL
EXCELLENCE.
- 5 -
WE WILL SEEK -- WE WILL DEMAND -- EDUCATIONAL
EXCELLENCE FOR AMERICA. THAT MEANS REFORMS LIKE GIVING
PARENTS A CHOICE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND THAT
MEANS EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR ALL AMERICANS. III
I KNOW LAURO SPOKE TO YOU YESTERDAY, BUT I'D LIKE
TO TOUCH ON JUST A FEW OF OUR MOST IMPORTANT NEW
EFFORTS. LAST DECEMBER, WE LAUNCHED A NEW EFFORT,
SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO ASSIST HISPANIC-AMERICANS, AND
DEVELOPED IN PART WITH THE ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE WE
RECEIVED FROM MANY OF YOU HERE TODAY.
- 6 -
I DIRECTED THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION TO FORM AN
HISPANIC EDUCATION TASK FORCE, AIMED AT IDENTIFYING NOT
ONLY EDUCATIONAL OBSTACLES -- BUT ALSO EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES.
LAURO HAS TOLD ME THAT THE WORK OF THE TASK FORCE
IS WELL UNDERWAY, SEEKING NEW WAYS TO IMPROVE FEDERAL
EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT SERVE HISPANIC-AMERICANS -- AND
SEEKING WAYS To MAKE THEM BETTER. WE NEED To FOCUS ON
FINDING SOLUTIONS.
- 7 -
AND YOU WHO ARE PART OF THE PROUD LA RAZA
TRADITION, HAVE ALSO BEEN ONE OF THOSE SOLUTIONS.
EFFORTS LIKE PROJECT SECOND CHANCE, THE FAMILY READING
PROGRAM, AND PROJECT EXCEL -- DESIGNED TO HELP HISPANIC
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS BECOME EFFECTIVE PARTNERS WITH
SCHOOLS -- ARE ALREADY MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR
THOUSANDS OF YOUNG AMERICANS. 1111
themps
- 8 -
(OUR TIME TODAY IS SHORT -- IF I'M NOT OUT OF THE
HOTEL BY TWO O'CLOCK, THEY CHARGE ME FOR ANOTHER
DAY.) III
BUT LET ME ALSO ADDRESS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT
PRIORITIES OF MY ADMINISTRATION: HELPING TO BUILD A
BETTER AMERICA WHERE THE DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY ARE OPEN
TO EVERY CITIZEN AND EVERY CHILD.
- 9 -
I HOPE YOU KNOW WHERE I HAVE ALWAYS STOOD ON CIVIL
RIGHTS. THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION HAS BEEN
REAUTHORIZED. THE HATE CRIMES STATISTICS Act IS NOW
THE LAW. AND I WILL SIGN THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES Act INTO LAW NEXT WEEK.
AND FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, WE HAVE BEEN
WORKING HARD TO MAKE ANOTHER CIVIL RIGHTS LAW A
REALITY.
- 10 -
I MET WITH MANY OF YOU AT THE WHITE HOUSE IN MAY --
LEADERS LIKE MARIO MORENO OF MALDEF ((MEXICAN AMERICAN
LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND)), JESS QUINTERO OF
LULAC ((LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS)), AND
YOUR OWN RAUL YZAGUIRRE [EE-ZA-GEAR-RAY]. BUT I TOLD
RAUL THAT I WANTED TO SIGN THE "CIVIL RIGHTS BILL OF
1990" -- NOT THE "QUOTA BILL OF 1990."
- 11 -
MORRIS ABRAM, WHO MANY OF YOU KNOW AS A CHAMPION OF
CIVIL RIGHTS, RECENTLY WROTE ME ABOUT THIS BILL, URGING
ME TO OPPOSE THE BILL AS IT IS CURRENTLY WRITTEN. HE
TOLD ME, "ALL MY LIFE, EVEN IN THE DARKEST DAYS OF
SEGREGATION IN GEORGIA I FOUGHT AGAINST THE PRINCIPLE
OF COLOR PREFERENCE, THEN KNOWN AS WHITE SUPREMACY."
THIS BILL, HE POINTED OUT, WOULD "ACHIEVE PRECISELY
WHAT THE 1964 CIVIL RIGHTS AcT STOOD FOUR-SQUARE
AGAINST."
- 12 -
HE RECALLED FREDERICK DOUGLASS' FAMOUS STATEMENT OF
1871: "EQUALITY OF NUMBERS HAS NOTHING To DO WITH
EQUALITY OF ATTAINMENT." WE ALL KNOW QUOTAS AREN'T
RIGHT. THEY'RE NOT FAIR. THEY DIVIDE SOCIETY INSTEAD
OF BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER.
I DID GIVE RAUL A COMMITMENT BACK IN MAY. I WANT
TO SIGN A NEW CIVIL RIGHTS BILL. 11 I DID THEN. 11
AND I DO NOW. 11 YESTERDAY'S ANNOUNCEMENT MARKED
ONLY THE END OF A CHAPTER -- NOT THE END OF A CAMPAIGN.
- 13 -
WE RENEW THE FIGHT FOR A CIVIL RIGHTS BILL TODAY. I
NEED YOUR HELP -- TO MAKE THE CHANGES NEEDED TO ENSURE
A BILL THAT DOES NOT RESULT IN QUOTAS 11 -- CHANGES
NEEDED TO ENSURE A BILL THAT WILL PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF
ALL AMERICANS, AND INJURE THE RIGHTS OF NONE.
FROM THE TIME IT WAS FIRST LAUNCHED IN 1968, THE
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA HAS PLAYED A UNIQUE ROLE IN
WORKING TO IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICANS OF
HISPANIC DESCENT.
- 14 -
THE SUCCESS OF YOUR EFFORTS IS EVIDENT IN THE MANY
SUCCESS STORIES REPRESENTED THROUGHOUT THIS ROOM. AND
so I'M HERE TO SALUTE YOU FOR THE IMPORTANT WORK YOU
DO. BY WORKING TODAY FOR HISPANIC-AMERICANS -- YOU'RE
BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW FOR ALL AMERICANS. III
THANK YOU. AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
#
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 16, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
EDWARD E. McNALLY qun
SUBJECT:
BRIEF REMARKS FOR NAT'L. COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
I. SUMMARY
Attached are draft remarks for Wednesday's appearance
at the annual convention of the National Council of La Raza, an
umbrella organization of Hispanic community organizions.
II. DISCUSSION
On Wednesday, July 18, at noon, you will drop by La
Raza's convention at the Omni Shoreham Hotel to speak to an
audience of about 1,000.
This draft (6 minutes, on cards) cites the
Administration's action to create a Hispanic Education Task
Force. Also, there is a call for the House of Representatives to
restore parts of your anti-crime initiative that were deleted by
the Senate.
McNally/Simon
July 11, 1990
Draft One (B:LA-RAZA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
OMNI HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1990, 11:45 A.M.
Thank you. Thank you all. I'm grateful for this
opportunity to greet the National Council of La Raza, and pleased
to see so many distinguished leaders from America's Hispanic
service, education and business communities, gathered here in our
Nation's capital.
(And I want to thank the person whose brilliance, foresight
and tenacity made this July gathering in Washington possible. 11
The man who invented air conditioning!) 111.
(It was sure hot in Houston last week. But we should have
known it was coming. The weatherman we consulted was the same
guy who set up the summit in Malta!) 111
Today, we are very pleased and honored to welcome you to
Washington and to have this opportunity to tell you just how
important we believe your efforts are.
And in saluting you, I also want to salute two outstanding
Hispanic leaders -- Manuel Lujau an Lauro Cavazos who, as
outstanding Cabinet secretaries, represent not only the new
energy and leadership Hispanic-Americans are bringing to this
great country -- but also two of our Administration's most
important priorities: The protection and use of our natural
resources, and excellence in education. III
Indeed, our Administration has made educational assistance
for Hispanic- Americans one of the top priorities of our campaign
2
to revive educational excellence. We will seek -- we will demand
-- educational excellence for America. That means reforms like
giving parents a choice in their children's education and that
means educational excellence for all Americans. 111
I know Lauro spoke to you yesterday, but I'd like to touch
on just a few of our most important new efforts. Last December,
we launched a new effort, specially designed to assist Hispanic-
Americans, and developed in part with the assistance and advice
we received from many of you here today. I directed the
Secretary of Education to form an Hispanic Education Task Force,
aimed at identifying not only educational obstacles -- but also
educational opportunities.
Lauro has told me that the work of the Task Force is well
underway, seeking new ways to improve federal education programs
that serve Hispanic-Americans -- and seeking ways to make them
better. We need to focus on finding solutions.
And you who are part of the proud La Raza tradition, have
also been one of those solutions. Efforts like Project Second
Chance, the Family Reading Program, and Project EXCEL -- designed
to help Hispanic community organizations become effective
partners with schools -- are already making a difference for
thousands of young Americans.
(Our time today is short -- If I'm not out of the hotel by
one o'clock, they charge me for another day.) III
But I wanted to mention one other effort that is of intense
interest to Hispanic-Americans -- and to all decent Americans
3
concerned not only with equality of opportunity -- but also with
quality of life.
14 months ago I stood before the U.S. Capitol and announced
America's determination to "Take Back The Streets."
The process that began on that day has now produced a crime
bill that cleared the Senate last week. There are still some
improvements to be worked out in the House -- improvements needed
to stop the endless abuse of the appeals process, to limit the
size of gun magazines, and to ensure that evidence gathered by
good cops acting in good faith isn't barred by technicalities
that let bad people go free. In this effort, too, we're calling
for support from you and those you represent. III
From the time it was first launched in 1968, the National
Council of La Raza has played a unique role in working to improve
opportunities for Americans of Hispanic descent. The success of
your efforts is evident in the many success stories represented
throughout this room. And so I'm here to salute you for the
important work you do. By working today for Hispanic-Americans
-- you're building a better tomorrow for all Americans. III
Thank you. And God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 JUL 17 All: 38
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DATE: 7/17/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
ACTION FYI
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VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
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
July 16, 1990
1990 JUL 16 PM 7: 03
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
EDWARD E. McNALLY quu
SUBJECT:
BRIEF REMARKS FOR NAT'L. COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
I. SUMMARY
Attached are draft remarks for Wednesday's appearance
at the annual convention of the National Council of La Raza, an
umbrella organization of Hispanic community organizions.
II. DISCUSSION
On Wednesday, July 18, at noon, you will drop by La
Raza's convention at the Omni Shoreham Hotel to speak to an
audience of about 1,000.
This draft (6 minutes, on cards) cites the
Administration's action to create a Hispanic Education Task
Force. Also, there is a call for the House of Representatives to
restore parts of your anti-crime initiative that were deleted by
the Senate.
McNally/Simon
July 11, 1990
Draft One (B:LA-RAZA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
pm
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OMNI HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1990, 11:45 A.M.
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Thank you. Thank you all. I'm grateful for this
opportunity to greet the National Council of La Raza, and pleased
l mentioned Lauro and d also want to salute
to see so many distinguished leaders from America's Hispanic
service, education and business communities, gathered here in our
Nation's capital.
(And I want to thank the person whose brilliance, foresight
Manuel Sujan, secretary Cavazos, of the Interior.
and tenacity made this July gathering in Washington possible. 11
The man who invented air conditioning!) 111
(It was sure hot in Houston last week. But we should have
known it was coming. The weatherman we consulted was the same
guy who set up the summit in Malta!) III
Today, we are very pleased and honored to welcome you to
our
Washington and to have this opportunity to tell you just how
important we believe your efforts are.
And in saluting you, I also want to salute two outstanding
h
Hispanic leaders - Manuel Lujau and Lauro Cavazos who, as
outstanding Cabinet secretaries, they represent not only the new
energy and leadership Hispanic-Americans are bringing to this
great country -- but also two of our Administration's most
important priorities: The protection and use of our natural
resources, and excellence in education. III
Indeed, our Administration has made educational assistance
for Hispanic- Americans one of the top priorities of our campaign
2
to revive educational excellence. We will seek -- we will demand
-- educational excellence for America. That means reforms like
giving parents a choice in their children's education and that
means educational excellence for all Americans. III
I know Lauro spoke to you yesterday, but I'd like to touch
on just a few of our most important new efforts. Last December,
we launched a new effort, specially designed to assist Hispanic-
Americans, and developed in part with the assistance and advice
we received from many of you here today. I directed the
Secretary of Education to form an Hispanic Education Task Force,
aimed at identifying not only educational obstacles -- but also
educational opportunities.
Lauro has told me that the work of the Task Force is well
underway, seeking new ways to improve federal education programs
that serve Hispanic-Americans -- and seeking ways to make them
better. We need to focus on finding solutions.
And you who are part of the proud La Raza tradition, have
also been one of those solutions. Efforts like Project Second
Chance, the Family Reading Program, and Project EXCEL -- designed
to help Hispanic community organizations become effective
partners with schools -- are already making a difference for
thousands of young Americans. 1111
(Our time today is short -- If I'm not out of the hotel by
one o'clock, they charge me for another day.)
But I wanted to mention one other effort that is of intense
interest to Hispanic-Americans -- and to all decent Americans
3
concerned not only with equality of opportunity -- but also with
quality of life.
14 months ago I stood before the U.S. Capitol and announced
America's determination to "Take Back The Streets."
The process that began on that day has now produced a crime
bill that cleared the Senate last week. There are still some
improvements to be worked out in the House -- improvements needed
to stop the endless abuse of the appeals process, to limit the
size of gun magazines, and to ensure that evidence gathered by
good cops acting in good faith isn't barred by technicalities
that let bad people go free. In this effort, too, we're calling
for support from you and those you represent. 111
From the time it was first launched in 1968, the National
Council of La Raza has played a unique role in working to improve
opportunities for Americans of Hispanic descent. The success of
your efforts is evident in the many success stories represented
throughout this room. And so I'm here to salute you for the
important work you do. By working today for Hispanic-Americans
-- you're building a better tomorrow for all Americans. III
Thank you. And God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
Thank you Thank you all. I'm proud to be sharing the
1 LA RAZA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
stage with two members of my cabinet today: Secretary of HHS
Louis Sullivan and Secretary of Education Lauro Cavazos And I
also want to pay my respects to Senator Orrin Hatch and
Congressman Esteban Torres.
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OMNI HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1990, 1:15 P.M.
Finally, let me also address one of the most important
priorities of my Administration: helping to build a better
America where the doors of opportunity are open to every citizen
and every child.
You know where I have always stood on civil rights. The
Civil Rights Commission has been reauthorized. The Hate Crimes
Statistics Act is now the law. And I will sign the Americans
with Disabilities Act into law next week.
And for the past several months, we have been working hard
to make another civil rights law a reality. I met with many of
you at the White House in May -- leaders like Mario Moreno of
MALDEF ( (Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund)
Jess Quintero of LULAC ( (League of United Latin American
Citizens) ) and your own Raul Yzaguirre [EE-za-gee-ray]. But I
told Raul that I wanted to sign the "Civil Rights Bill of 1990"
-- not the "Quota Bill of 1990." Quotas aren't right. Quotas
aren't fair. And quotas aren't the American way.
And I gave Raul my word on something else, too. I want to
sign a new civil rights bill. 11 I did then. 11 And I do now.
You have my word on it.
Yesterday's announcement marked only the end of a chapter
-- not the end of a campaign. We renew the fight for a civil
rights bill today. A bill that will protect the rights of all
Americans -- and injure the rights of none.
#
#
#
[[INSERT ON PAGE THREE -- BEFORE THE LAST TWO PARAGRAPHS]]
Document No. 158120
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 JUL 16 A8: 41
DATE: 07/13/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4:00pm Monday 07/16
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
(07/11 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
>
MCCLURE N/C
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SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN N/C
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CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
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ROGERS
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 07/16, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
July 11, 1990
Draft One (B:LARAZA)
1990
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
OMNI HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1990, 11:45 A.M.
Thank you. Thank you all. I'm grateful for this
opportunity to greet the National Council of La Raza, and pleased
to see so many distinguished leaders from America's Hispanic
service, education and business communities, gathered here in our
Nation's capital.
(And I want to thank the person whose brilliance, foresight
and tenacity made this July gathering in Washington possible. \\
The man who invented air conditioning! ) III
(It was sure hot in Houston last week. But we should have
known it was coming. The weatherman we consulted was the same
guy who set up the summit in Malta!) III
(The problem in Houston was sunburn. In Malta, it was sea-
sickness Instead of turning red -- people were turning green.)
Today, we are very pleased and honored to welcome you to
Washington and to have this opportunity to tell you just how
important we believe your efforts are.
And in saluting you, I also want to salute two of America's
Manuel Lojau and Lauro Cavazos
most outstanding Hispanic leaders -- who, also happen to be two of
as
America's most outstanding Cabinet secretaries, Of course, I'm
talking about Manual Lujan and Lauro Cavazos. 11 They represent
not only the new energy and leadership Hispanic-Americans are
bringing to this great country -- but also two of our
Administration's most important priorities: The protection and
Choice in their
Childrens education
2
use of our natural resources, and excellence in education. \\\
Indeed, we are particularly fortunate to have the services
of Dr. Cavazos at the Department of Education, because my our
Administration has made educational assistance for Hispanic-
Americans one of the top priorities of our campaign to revive
educational excellence. We will seek -- we will demand --
Thatmeaus reforms like giving parents a
educational excellence for America. ** and that means educational
excellence for all Americans. III
I know Lauro spoke to you yesterday, but I'd like to touch
on just a few of our most important new efforts. Last December,
effort
we launched a new initiative, specially designed to assist
Hispanic-Americans, and developed in part with the assistance and
advice we received from many of you here today. I directed the
Secretary of Education to form an Hispanic Education Task Force,
aimed at identifying not only educational obstacles -- but also
educational opportunities.
Lauro has told me that the work of the Task Force is well
improve
education
underway, seeking new ways to assess the federal programs that
serve Hispanic-Americans -- and seeking ways to make them better.
we need to focus on funding Solutions.
And you who are part of the proud La Raza tradition, have
one of those
also been a part of the solution, Efforts like Project Second
Chance, the Family Reading Program, and Project EXCEL -- designed
to help Hispanic community organizations become effective
partners with schools -- are already making a difference for
thousands of young Americans. \\\\
(Our time today is short -- If I'm not out of the hotel by
3
1:00, they charge me for another day.)
But I wanted to mention one other effort that is of intense
interest to Hispanic-Americans -- and to all decent Americans
concerned not only with equality of opportunity -- but also with
quality of life.
14 months ago I stood before the U.S. Capitol and announced
America's determination to "Take Back The Streets."
The process that began on that day has now produced a crime
bill that cleared the Senate last week. There are still some
improvements to be worked out in the House -- improvements needed
to stop the endless abuse of the appeals process, to limit the
size of gun magazines, and to ensure that evidence gathered by
good cops acting in good faith isn't barred by technicalities
that let bad people go free. In this effort, too, we're calling
for support from you and those you represent. III
From the time it was first launched in 1968, the National
Council of La Raza has played a unique role in working to improve
opportunities for Americans of Hispanic descent. The success of
your efforts is evident in the many success stories represented
throughout this room. And so I'm here to salute you for the
important work you do. By working today for Hispanic-Americans
-- you're building a better tomorrow for all Americans. III
Thank you. And God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
Document No. 158120
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 JUL 16 P5: 35
DATE: 07/13/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4:00pm Monday 07/16
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
(07/11 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
>
MCCLURE
У
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
A
DARMAN
ROGICH
8
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
>
ROGERS
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
R
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 07/16, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE: no comment
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
July 11, 1990
Draft One (B:LARAZA)
1990
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
OMNI HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1990, 11:45 A.M.
Thank you. Thank you all. I'm grateful for this
opportunity to greet the National Council of La Raza, and pleased
to see so many distinguished leaders from America's Hispanic
service, education and business communities, gathered here in our
Nation's capital.
(And I want to thank the person whose brilliance, foresight
and tenacity made this July gathering in Washington possible. 11
The man who invented air conditioning!
(It was sure hot in Houston last week. But we should have
known it was coming. The weatherman we consulted was the same
guy who set up the summit in Malta!) III
(The problem in Houston was sunburn. In Malta, it was sea-
sickness. Instead of turning red -- people were turning green.)
Today, we are very pleased and honored to welcome you to
Washington and to have this opportunity to tell you just how
important we believe your efforts are.
And in saluting you, I also want to salute two of America's
most outstanding Hispanic leaders -- who also happen to be two of
America's most outstanding Cabinet secretaries. Of course, I'm
talking about Manual Lujan and Lauro Cavazos. 11 They represent
not only the new energy and leadership Hispanic-Americans are
bringing to this great country -- but also two of our
Administration's most important priorities: The protection and
2
use of our natural resources, and excellence in education. III
Indeed, we are particularly fortunate to have the services
of Dr. Cavazos at the Department of Education, because my
Administration has made educational assistance for Hispanic-
Americans one of the top priorities of our campaign to revive
educational excellence. We will seek -- we will demand --
educational excellence for America -- and that means educational
excellence for all Americans. III
I know Lauro spoke to you yesterday, but I'd like to touch
on just a few of our most important new efforts. Last December,
we launched a new initiative, specially designed to assist
Hispanic-Americans, and developed in part with the assistance and
advice we received from many of you here today. I directed the
Secretary of Education to form an Hispanic Education Task Force,
aimed at identifying not only educational obstacles -- but also
educational opportunities.
Lauro has told me that the work of the Task Force is well
underway, seeking new ways to assess the federal programs that
serve Hispanic-Americans -- and seeking ways to make them better.
And you who are part of the proud La Raza tradition, have
also been a part of the solution. Efforts like Project Second
Chance, the Family Reading Program, and Project EXCEL -- designed
to help Hispanic community organizations become effective
partners with schools -- are already making a difference for
thousands of young Americans.
(Our time today is short -- If I'm not out of the hotel by
3
1:00, they charge me for another day.)
But I wanted to mention one other effort that is of intense
interest to Hispanic-Americans -- and to all decent Americans
concerned not only with equality of opportunity -- but also with
quality of life.
14 months ago I stood before the U.S. Capitol and announced
America's determination to "Take Back The Streets."
The process that began on that day has now produced a crime
bill that cleared the Senate last week. There are still some
improvements to be worked out in the House -- improvements needed
to stop the endless abuse of the appeals process, to limit the
size of gun magazines, and to ensure that evidence gathered by
good cops acting in good faith isn't barred by technicalities
that let bad people go free. In this effort, too, we're calling
for support from you and those you represent. III
From the time it was first launched in 1968, the National
Council of La Raza has played a unique role in working to improve
opportunities for Americans of Hispanic descent. The success of
your efforts is evident in the many success stories represented
throughout this room. And so I'm here to salute you for the
important work you do. By working today for Hispanic-Americans
-- you're building a better tomorrow for all Americans. III
Thank you. And God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
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Document No. 158120
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 JUL 16 P4: 43
+
DATE: 07/13/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4:00pm Monday 07/16
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
(07/11 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
>
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
>
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
R
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 07/16, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
No Comment
7/6/90
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Document No. 158120
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 JUL 16 P5: 58
DATE: 07/13/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4:00pm Monday 07/16
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
(07/11 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
>
MCCLURE
У
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
A
DARMAN
ROGICH
>
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
>
ROGERS
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 07/16, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
nurcoments
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
July 11, 1990
Draft One (B:LARAZA)
1990
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DROP BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
OMNI HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1990, 11:45 A.M.
Thank you. Thank you all. I'm grateful for this
opportunity to greet the National Council of La Raza, and pleased
to see so many distinguished leaders from America's Hispanic
service, education and business communities, gathered here in our
Nation's capital.
(And I want to thank the person whose brilliance, foresight
and tenacity made this July gathering in Washington possible. 11
The man who invented air conditioning!)
(It was sure hot in Houston last week. But we should have
known it was coming. The weatherman we consulted was the same
guy who set up the summit in Malta!) III
(The problem in Houston was sunburn. In Malta it was sea-
sickness. Instead of turning red people were turning green.)
Today, we are very pleased and honored to welcome you to
Washington and to have this opportunity to tell you just how
important we believe your efforts are.
And in saluting you, I also want to salute two of America's
Manual Legan and Lawo Cavagos
most outstanding Hispanic leaders -- who a lso happen to be two of as
America's most outstanding Cabinet secretaries. Of course, I'm
talking about Manual Lujan and Lauro Cavazos. 11 They represent
not only the new energy and leadership Hispanic-Americans are
bringing to this great country -- but also two of our
Administration's most important priorities: The protection and
2
use of our natural resources, and excellence in education. III
Indeed, we are particularly fortunate to have the services
of Dr. Cavazos at the Department of Education, because my
Administration has made educational assistance for Hispanic-
Americans one of the top priorities of our campaign to revive
educational excellence. We will seek -- we will demand --
educational excellence for America -- and that means educational
excellence for all Americans. III
I know Lauro spoke to you yesterday, but I'd like to touch
on just a few of our most important new efforts. Last December,
we launched a new initiative, specially designed to assist
Hispanic-Americans, and developed in part with the assistance and
advice we received from many of you here today. I directed the
Secretary of Education to form an Hispanic Education Task Force,
aimed at identifying not only educational obstacles -- but also
educational opportunities.
Lauro has told me that the work of the Task Force is well
underway, seeking new ways to assess the federal programs that
serve Hispanic-Americans -- and seeking ways to make them better.
And you who are part of the proud La Raza tradition, have
also been a part of the solution. Efforts like Project Second
Chance, the Family Reading Program, and Project EXCEL -- designed
to help Hispanic community organizations become effective
partners with schools -- are already making a difference for
thousands of young Americans. \\\\
(Our time today is short -- If I'm not out of the hotel by
3
1:00, they charge me for another day.)
But I wanted to mention one other effort that is of intense
interest to Hispanic-Americans -- and to all decent Americans
concerned not only with equality of opportunity -- but also with
quality of life.
14 months ago I stood before the U.S. Capitol and announced
America's determination to "Take Back The Streets."
The process that began on that day has now produced a crime
bill that cleared the Senate last week. There are still some
improvements to be worked out in the House -- improvements needed
to stop the endless abuse of the appeals process, to limit the
size of gun magazines, and to ensure that evidence gathered by
good cops acting in good faith isn't barred by technicalities
that let bad people go free. In this effort, too, we're calling
for support from you and those you represent. III
From the time it was first launched in 1968, the National
Council of La Raza has played a unique role in working to improve
opportunities for Americans of Hispanic descent. The success of
your efforts is evident in the many success stories represented
throughout this room. And so I'm here to salute you for the
important work you do. By working today for Hispanic-Americans
-- you're building a better tomorrow for all Americans. III
Thank you. And God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 16, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
JIM PINKERTON
SUBJECT:
National Council of La Raza Draft
We recognize that these remarks have to be kept brief,
but in light of recent media attention to choice in
education -- especially as it pertains to minorities (see
attached William Raspberry column) -- we suggest adding a
passing mention of this important reform, if space
permits. Page 2, para. 2, line 5 suggests a possible
place, e.g. :
"We will seek -- we will demand -- educational
excellence and educational reform for American.
That means reforms like giving parents a choice in
their children's education -- and it means
educational excellence for all Americans."
###
25 : td 91 700 00
Document No. 158100
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 07/13/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4:00pm Monday 07/16
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
(07/11 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
WINSTON
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 07/16, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
see Comments. Thanks
Holly Williamson
7-16-90
81:41 91 7nr 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
FYI - secretary cavagos may accompany the President,
McNally/Simon
July 11, 1990
Draft One (B:LARAZA)
1990
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
OMNI HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1990, 11:45 A.M.
Thank you. Thank you all. I'm grateful for this
opportunity to greet the National Council of La Raza, and pleased
to see so many distinguished leaders from America's Hispanic
service, education and business communities, gathered here in our
Nation's capital.
(And I want to thank the person whose brilliance, foresight
and tenacity made this July gathering in Washington possible. 11
The man who invented air conditioning!) 1.11
(It was sure hot in Houston last week. But we should have
known it was coming. The weatherman we consulted was the same
guy who set up the summit in Malta! ) III
(The problem in Houston was sunburn. In Malta, it was sea-
sickness. Instead of turning red -- people were turning green.)
Today, we are very pleased and honored to welcome you to
Washington and to have this opportunity to tell you just how
important we believe your efforts are.
And in saluting you, I also want to salute two of America's
most outstanding Hispanic leaders -- who also happen to be two of
America's most outstanding Cabinet secretaries. Of course, I'm
talking about Manual Lujan and Lauro Cavazos. 11 They represent
(Interior)
not only the new energy and leadership Hispanic-Americans are
bringing to this great country -- but also two of our
Administration's most important priorities: The protection and
Please See 3 attached inserts on secretary lujan & his accomplishments
with the Hispanic community.
2
use of our natural resources, and excellence in education. III
Indeed, --we are particularly fortunate to have the services
of Dr. Cavazos at the Department of Education, because my
Administration has made educational assistance for Hispanic-
Americans one of the top priorities of our campaign to revive
educational excellence. We will seek -- we will demand --
educational excellence for America -- and that means educational
excellence for all Americans. III
I know Lauro spoke to you yesterday, but I'd like to touch
on just a few of our most important new efforts. Last December,
effort,
we launched a new initiative, specially designed to assist
OCA - It is no
an "initiative"
Hispanic-Americans, and developed in part with the assistance and
yet.
advice we received from many of you here today. I directed the
Secretary of Education to form an Hispanic Education Task Force,
aimed at identifying not only educational obstacles -- but also
educational opportunities.
Lauro has told me that the work of the Task Force is well
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And you who are part of the proud La Raza tradition, have
program.
also been a part of the solution. Efforts like Project Second
Chance, the Family Reading Program, and Project EXCEL -- designed
to help Hispanic community organizations become effective
partners with schools -- are already making a difference for
thousands of young Americans. IIII
(Our time today is short -- If I'm not out of the hotel by
Add one more sentence to that parastaph: (per Dept. of Ed)
"We
need
to
keep
<Ed. says that Sucha sentence finding emphasizes the Pres' charge to the task Force to
our
focus
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solution
Suggest strategies for action rather than for a repeated study of the problem. This insert
will evoke a positive response from the ispanic community whowant a viable action Oriented tederal strates:
3
1:00, they charge me for another day.) III
But I wanted to mention one other effort that is of intense
interest to Hispanic-Americans -- and to all decent Americans
concerned not only with equality of opportunity -- but also with
quality of life.
14 months ago I stood before the U.S. Capitol and announced
America's determination to "Take Back The Streets."
The process that began on that day has now produced a crime
bill that cleared the Senate last week. There are still some
improvements to be worked out in the House -- improvements needed
to stop the endless abuse of the appeals process, to limit the
size of gun magazines, and to ensure that evidence gathered by
good cops acting in good faith isn't barred by technicalities
that let bad people go free. In this effort, too, we're calling
for support from you and those you represent. III
From the time it was first launched in 1968, the National
Council of La Raza has played a unique role in working to improve
opportunities for Americans of Hispanic descent. The success of
your efforts is evident in the many success stories represented
throughout this room. And so I'm here to salute you for the
important work you do. By working today for Hispanic-Americans
-- you're building a better tomorrow for all Americans. 111
Thank you. And God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
07-16-90 03:49 PM
P021
Insert for page# I -lujan :
Insert for La Raza Speech
A
Already, Secretary Lujan has taken great strides in
establishing agressive federal programs. He is ensuring that
all groups in society are represented in the Federal
workplace, and all workers are embraced as significant members
of the Interior team.
Last month, Manuel directed Interior's most comprehensive EEO
conference ever. He discussed the partnerships that Interior
is forming with minority groups and colleges -- including a
memorandum of understanding with the Hispanic Association of
Colleges and Universities. Interior and HACU are working to
attract the best job candidates and establish effective equal
opportunity guidelines for the future.
Interior also signed a recent agreement with New Mexico
Highlands University -- another partner in our efforts to
reach out to all members of society who share in our
commitment to parity and fairness in the Federal workplace.
Document No. 158120
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 JUL 16 All: 01
DATE: 07/13/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4:00pm Monday 07/16
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DROP-BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
(07/11 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
>
MCCLURE
У
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
R
FITZWATER
WINSTON
1
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 07/16, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
ofs.R
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
July 11, 1990
Draft One (B:LARAZA)
1990
JUL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DROP BY FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
OMNI HOTEL, 5 WASHINGTON, D.C.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1990, 11:45 A.M.
Thank you. Thank you all. I'm grateful for this
opportunity to greet the National Council of La Raza, and pleased
to see so many distinguished leaders from America's Hispanic
service, education and business communities, gathered here in our
Nation's capital.
(And I want to thank the person whose brilliance, foresight
and tenacity made this July gathering in Washington possible.
The man who invented air conditioning!)
(It was sure hot in Houston last week. But we should have
known it was coming. The weatherman we consulted was the same
guy who set up the summit in Malta!) III
(The problem in Houston was sunburn. In Malta, it was sea-
sickness. Instead of turning red -- people were turning green.)
Today, we are very pleased and honored to welcome you to
Washington and to have this opportunity to tell you just how
important we believe your efforts are.
And in saluting you, I also want to salute two of America's
most outstanding Hispanic leaders -- who also happen to be two of
America's most outstanding Cabinet secretaries. Of course, I'm
talking about Manual Lujan and Lauro Cavazos. 11 They represent
not only the new energy and leadership Hispanic-Americans are
bringing to this great country -- but also two of our
Administration's most important priorities: The protection and
2
use of our natural resources, and excellence in education. III
Indeed, we are particularly fortunate to have the services
of Dr. Cavazos at the Department of Education, because my
Administration has made educational assistance for Hispanic-
Americans one of the top priorities of our campaign to revive
educational excellence. We will seek -- we will demand --
educational excellence for America -- and that means educational
excellence for all Americans. III
I know Lauro spoke to you yesterday, but I'd like to touch
on just a few of our most important new efforts. Last December,
we launched a new initiative, specially designed to assist
Hispanic-Americans, and developed in part with the assistance and
advice we received from many of you here today. I directed the
Secretary of Education to form an Hispanic Education Task Force,
aimed at identifying not only educational obstacles -- but also
educational opportunities.
Lauro has told me that the work of the Task Force is well
underway, seeking new ways to assess the federal programs that
serve Hispanic-Americans -- and seeking ways to make them better.
And you who are part of the proud La Raza tradition, have
also been a part of the solution. Efforts like Project Second
Chance, the Family Reading Program, and Project EXCEL -- designed
to help Hispanic community organizations become effective
partners with schools -- are already making a difference for
thousands of young Americans. \\\\
(Our time today is short -- If I'm not out of the hotel by
3
1:00, they charge me for another day.)
But I wanted to mention one other effort that is of intense
interest to Hispanic-Americans -- and to all decent Americans
concerned not only with equality of opportunity -- but also with
quality of life.
14 months ago I stood before the U.S. Capitol and announced
America's determination to "Take Back The Streets."
The process that began on that day has now produced a crime
bill that cleared the Senate last week. There are still some
improvements to be worked out in the House -- improvements needed
to stop the endless abuse of the appeals process, to limit the
size of gun magazines, and to ensure that evidence gathered by
good cops acting in good faith isn't barred by technicalities
that let bad people go free. In this effort, too, we're calling
for support from you and those you represent. III
From the time it was first launched in 1968, the National
Council of La Raza has played a unique role in working to improve
opportunities for Americans of Hispanic descent. The success of
your efforts is evident in the many success stories represented
throughout this room. And so I'm here to salute you for the
important work you do. By working today for Hispanic-Americans
-- you're building a better tomorrow for all Americans. \\\
Thank you. And God bless the United States of America.
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