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Six Video Scripts 7/31/90 [OA 5376]
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Document No. 162588SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90/JUL 31 P9: 35
DATE:
7/30/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
7/31/90 4:00 PM
SIX VIDEO SCRIPTS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
PETERSMEYER
HAGIN
PORTER POSE
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, July 31, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
1990 JUL 30 PM 3. 44
Tron
July 30, 1990
Draft two
Title: NBC
PROPOSED PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
NBC'S "THE MORE YOU KNOW CAMPAIGN"
Our schools can only teach kids who want to learn. So,
please. Encourage your child's curiosity. Be patient, offer
praise. You'll give your child the best school supplies of all
-- motivation and self-esteem.
The more you know about preparing your child for school the
more your child will learn there -- from day one to graduation
day.
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Tron
April 20, 1990
Draft two
Title: BROYLES
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE
FRANK BROYLES TRIBUTE DINNER
Good evening to everyone in Little Rock saluting the great
Arkansas coach and athletic director, Frank Broyles. Frank,
congratulations!
I've seen your coaching magic first-hand and can remember
two decades ago when your Razorbacks played the game of the
century -- the Great Shoot Out -- in Fayetteville against the
Longhorns. None of us at the stadium will ever forget that game,
or that remarkable and exciting finish as the two teams fought it
out for the national championship. And while the Longhorns
prevailed that day, your Razorbacks have had their own share of
victories -- in fact a record number of victories. As a coach,
your overall record of 144 wins against 58 defeats overshadows
every coaching achievement at Arkansas. But, that's only half
the story. In sixteen years as athletic director, Arkansas has
won 60 Southwest Conference titles and 11 national titles.
And while a lot has changed over the years in the Southwest
conference, Frank Broyles has truly remained "Arkansas' Man for
All Seasons." Frank, your enthusiasm, leadership, and love of
school have made a big difference -- not only on campus but
across the whole state. You've provided outstanding leadership
in the N-C-A-A and in college athletics; prepared some of our
nation's finest young athletes to represent the United States in
the Olympics; and taught your student-athletes the importance of
a sound education. Your sportsmanship and those of your teams
have been a model for all of us to follow.
Frank, Barbara joins me in wishing you continued success and
the best of luck in the Ole Miss game tomorrow. I'll sleep well
knowing that you're not playing Texas. Thank you for including
me in this wonderful tribute and God bless you all.
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July 19, 1990
Draft two
Luthringer
Title: HOSPICE
PROPOSED VIDEO MESSAGE FOR THE NATIONAL HOSPICE ORGANIZATION
It is a special pleasure for me to extend my congratulations
and my appreciation to you at the First National Conference on
Hospice Volunteerism. The hospice movement has grown rapidly in
the past fifteen years, and now stands as a significant component
of quality medical care in our nation. Volunteerism in hospices
has been and will continue to be vital to successful and high
quality hospice care.
Your work as a volunteer or as a volunteer director may
often seem to go unnoticed or unrecognized. of course, you can
always see the effects of these important acts of caring, and
that must be the greatest reward of all. But, it's nice to know
that your efforts are appreciated by others outside the hospice.
There are many "points of light" in this great land of ours
and you are among them. I can say, without a doubt, the work you
and your colleagues do is among the most compassionate and caring
of all. You help people at the most difficult time in their
lives -- offering a hand to hold, practical assistance, and
comfort to family members facing the loss of a loved one. Your
work affirms my belief that compassion is an important part of
the fabric of human existence. Einstein once said, "Only a life
lived for others is worthwhile." If he is correct, and he was
pretty good in most of his calculations, then you and your life's
work indeed is truly of the most worthwhile.
I thank you for inviting me to join you at this historic
conference and send you my deep appreciation and best wishes for
continued success in your helping efforts. May God bless you.
Tron
April 20, 1990
Draft two
Title: UNITED
PROPOSED 5-MINUTE VIDEO MESSAGE FOR THE UNITED WAY OF AMERICA'S
ANNUAL KICK-OFF
Good evening, my fellow Americans. Tonight I want to talk
with you about the special feelings of pride we all share.
Today, the American dream has become the world's dream.
Freedom and democracy are changing people's lives from Panama to
Poland. This nation's ability to make our system of equality
work, our preservation of freedom, and our compassion for all
people has come into full focus.
And, we can't help but feel the swell of pride as we watch
countries cast off decades of tyranny and repression and feel
that first breeze of liberty.
As the new, emerging democracies study America, they will
ask, "How does a free society solve its human problems?" The
answer is another great source of American pride -- organized
community and individual volunteer efforts.
You've often heard me speak of "points of light." Those
points represent each individual's ability to bring hope and
compassion into the lives of others. That's what United Way is
all about. It's a brilliant collection of those points of light
saying to those in need, "Don't give up. We're here to help
you. "
For more than 100 years, local United Ways have offered
help and hope to people throughout our great land. And they have
served to unite our society's diverse cultures and interests.
2
United Way brings business, labor, education, religion,
government, and so many others together to build healthy
communities and to find lasting solutions to problems facing
those communities.
And it works. Take Bridgeport, Connecticut, which faced a
growing drug epidemic. United Way got the whole community
involved and in just three short years, cocaine use dropped by 50
percent and marijuana use was cut by a third. These are the kind
of results United Way is known for. And so tonight I'm
especially pleased to officially kick off the 1990 community
campaign managed by United Way.
Last year, local United Ways raised nearly three billion
dollars thanks to your generosity. In turn, your gifts supported
non-profit agencies like the Salvation Army, The Red Cross,
American Cancer Society and more than 40,000 other organizations
that offer help to the people who need it most.
The tremendous work carried out by these agencies provides
personalized care -- care that in many cases prevents difficult
problems from becoming insurmountable ones.
Through United Way, we can continue searching for cures to
AIDS and heart disease. We can help compensate for the problems
caused by the breakdowns of families. We can make sure all
Americans are able to read and write. And we can give all
children an equal chance at a successful life.
Just how important is United Way to America?
3
Ask the family devastated by drugs now receiving counseling
to help them recover. Ask the homeless man who can get off the
streets and rest in a warm bed on a cold night. Ask the teenage
mother who can continue her education thanks to affordable day
care. They all know the importance of United Way.
As I've often said before, our possessions are "not the
measure of our lives." Investing in the lives of others is key.
Our nation can't survive without it. Each of you can make an
important difference in your community and I'm asking you tonight
to make a commitment to do so.
Look around your community and find a cause that excites
and motivates you to action. Visit your local United Way and the
agencies it supports. See why your contribution is so important.
Be a United Way volunteer.
Volunteerism -- helping each other in times of need -- is a
unifying link in our nation's history. It has helped shape and
define our country. I'm encouraging each of you to continue that
tradition for your children, for your neighbors, for your
community and for your country. Remember, the United Way. It
brings out the best in all of us.
Thank you for joining me this evening and God bless you
all.
#
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Tron
April 20, 1990
Draft one
Title: ABC.ALT
PROPOSED PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
ABC PROJECT PLUS
Like all fathers, I enjoyed teaching my kids to play ball
and ride a bike. But reading to your children is just as
important.
It doesn't take much time and will bring you and your kids
closer together. It's also hard to think of anything else you
can do that will help your children more // in school // or in
life.
So take the time to make a difference. Read to your
children.
#
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Tron
April 20, 1990
Draft one
Title: ABC
PROPOSED PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
ABC PROJECT PLUS
PRESIDENT BUSH:
Everyone expects fathers to teach their kids
to play ball or ride a bike. But it's just
as important to read to your children.
DAD No. 1:
It's easy to do
just a little time, an
empty lap, and a book.
DAD No. 2:
Kids love it. I get a tremendous rush when I
come home and see this smiling face coming
toward me, book in hand.
DAD No. 3:
It's our special time together. Not much
time, but quality time like reading the
sports pages!
PRESIDENT BUSH:
So don't leave the reading just to mom. You
do it, too. There's nothing more important
you can do for your child's future.
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