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Maybe we should bring
Some of Bond language
on Democratic Plan over into
Rowland ? Use it
emhir rather than later ?
-Dan Mal
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 18, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Rowland for Governor
Fundraiser - Stamford, CT
We have reviewed the attached draft and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: James W. Cicconi
90 OCT 18 P5: P5:17 17
Document No. 183468
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 10/17/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5:00 p.m. 10/18
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER-STAMFORD, CT
(10/17 3: 15pm draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
CARNEY
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
WINSTON
HAGIN
AND
ERSON
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 10/18, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
October 17, 1990
90 OCT 17. PM 4: 4
3:15 pm
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 23, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. //
[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's great to see old
friends -- Betsy Heminway. // Chris Shays -- my friend and your
very able representative in Congress. // Gary Franks -- the man
John Rowland and I are certain is the right choice for
Connecticut's 5th District. //
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherwood Rowland, Controller for the City
of Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. // Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
2
[[And John tells me he would have made it to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation is strong enough to uphold American
interests and ideals. //
John Rowland is tough on crime. He's been a strong
supporter of my comprehensive crime bill -- a bill that's been
sabotaged by the liberal Democrats in the House and Senate for
the past 16 months. John and I agree: It's time to break that
logjam -- we can't put criminals behind bars if we put handcuffs
on our law enforcement officials. ///
John Rowland is ready to lead a state-wide battle against
illegal drugs. No more free ride for the so-called "casual" drug
users. No more freedom -- period -- for drug dealers. // And
for drug kingpins who sell poison for profit -- John Rowland
supports the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. ///
Finally, John Rowland is a champion for every Connecticut
taxpayer -- a voice for lean and limited government. This is one
candidate who doesn't think the answer to every problem is
another government program. With John Rowland in the State
House, Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the
kind of government the citizens of this state want and deserve.
3
John Rowland is the kind of Governor Connecticut can count
on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can work with to do
what's right for Connecticut, and for our country. ///
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. // That's why I want to speak
for a moment tonight about the central challenge back in
Washington: reaching final agreement on the federal budget. //
When it comes to the roles and responsibilities of
government, John Rowland and I both know that the days of tax and
spend and damn the deficit are over. // No American family
could afford to run its household the way the Democrat-controlled
Congress runs the federal budget. It's time for Congress to
realize that our children deserve to inherit more than an
avalanche of unpaid bills. //
[ [BUDGET SECTION TO FOLLOW, pending outcome of Oct. 19
deadline. ]]
Putting our fiscal house in order is critical -- not just
from the standpoint of the American economy, // but especially
now, in light of the big picture: the challenge we face in the
Persian Gulf. ///
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's outlaw
act of aggression. But as serious as these consequences may be,
what is at stake is far more than a matter of economics or oil.
// What is at stake is whether aggression pays -- or whether
aggression is punished. 11 Whether we live in a world governed
by the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. ///
4
Make no mistake: America will not waver. The world will
not allow Saddam Hussein's act of aggression to stand. //
And when this ordeal is over -- when Kuwait is once again a
sovereign and free member of the family of nations -- Saddam
Hussein must pay for the pain and hardship he has caused. //
The world will hold him accountable. ///
Our staying power -- and ultimately our success -- is a
matter of the strength of the forces we send to Saudi Arabia --
but it's also a measure of our support back here at home. //
That support is strong and deep -- across the country, and right
here in Connecticut, where Darien's VFW Post 6933 became the
first in the nation to "adopt" an Army unit now stationed in
Saudi Arabia. It's spearheaded by veterans of Vietnam and Korea
-- like Robert Hornlein and James Sparrow, who remember what it's
like to serve overseas, and how much it means to get that package
from home. Whether it's extra pens and paper -- or high-demand
items like sunglasses and flyswatters -- every package is a
reminder to every member of our Armed Services that America
cares. /////
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. 11 Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia half a world away, those brave young men
and women are teaching all of us a lesson about what it means to
love liberty -- the precious freedom that gives America its
meaning. // So as November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen
5
of Connecticut: get out and vote. Don't take democracy for
granted. ///
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. // As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government -- and a lot of the action -- won't originate in
Washington. They'll be generated right here -- at the grass
roots: at the state and local level. //
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
SO proud to be here as we enter the home stretch, to support your
next Governor: John Rowland. /// Good night, and may God bless
the great state of Connecticut.
# # #
Document No. 183468
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 10/17/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5:00 p.m. 10/18
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER-STAMFORD, CT
(10/17 3:15pm draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
a
ROGERS
DEMAREST
CARNEY
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
WINSTON
HAGIN
ANDERSON
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 10/18, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
OK S.R.
90 OCT 18 PI2 55
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
October 17, 1990
90 OCT 17. PM 4: 4 I
3:15 pm
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 23, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. //
[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's great to see old
friends -- Betsy Heminway. // Chris Shays --- my friend and your
very able representative in Congress. // Gary Franks -- the man
John Rowland and I are certain is the right choice for
Connecticut's 5th District. //
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherwood Rowland, Controller for the City
of Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. // Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
2
[[And John tells me he would have made it to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation is strong enough to uphold American
interests and ideals. //
John Rowland is tough on crime. He's been a strong
supporter of my comprehensive crime bill -- a bill that's been
sabotaged by the liberal Democrats in the House and Senate for
the past 16 months. John and I agree: It's time to break that
logjam -- we can't put criminals behind bars if we put handcuffs
on our law enforcement officials. ///
John Rowland is ready to lead a state-wide battle against
illegal drugs. No more free ride for the so-called "casual" drug
users. No more freedom -- period -- for drug dealers. // And
for drug kingpins who sell poison for profit -- John Rowland
supports the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. ///
Finally, John Rowland is a champion for every Connecticut
taxpayer -- a voice for lean and limited government. This is one
candidate who doesn't think the answer to every problem is
another government program. With John Rowland in the State
House, Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the
kind of government the citizens of this state want and deserve.
3
John Rowland is the kind of Governor Connecticut can count
on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can work with to do
what's right for Connecticut, and for our country. ///
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. // That's why I want to speak
for a moment tonight about the central challenge back in
Washington: reaching final agreement on the federal budget. //
When it comes to the roles and responsibilities of
government, John Rowland and I both know that the days of tax and
spend and damn the deficit are over. // No American family
could afford to run its household the way the Democrat-controlled
Congress runs the federal budget. It's time for Congress to
realize that our children deserve to inherit more than an
avalanche of unpaid bills. //
[[BUDGET SECTION TO FOLLOW, pending outcome of Oct. 19
deadline. ]]
Putting our fiscal house in order is critical -- not just
from the standpoint of the American economy, // but especially
now, in light of the big picture: the challenge we face in the
Persian Gulf. ///
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's outlaw
act of aggression. But as serious as these consequences may be,
what is at stake is far more than a matter of economics or oil.
// What is at stake is whether aggression pays -- or whether
aggression is punished. // Whether we live in a world governed
by the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. ///
4
Make no mistake: America will not waver. The world will
not allow Saddam Hussein's act of aggression to stand. //
And when this ordeal is over -- when Kuwait is once again a
sovereign and free member of the family of nations -- Saddam
Hussein must pay for the pain and hardship he has caused. //
The world will hold him accountable. ///
Our staying power -- and ultimately our success -- is a
matter of the strength of the forces we send to Saudi Arabia --
but it's also a measure of our support back here at home. //
That support is strong and deep -- across the country, and right
here in Connecticut, where Darien's VFW Post 6933 became the
first in the nation to "adopt" an Army unit now stationed in
Saudi Arabia. It's spearheaded by veterans of Vietnam and Korea
-- like Robert Hornlein and James Sparrow, who remember what it's
like to serve overseas, and how much it means to get that package
from home. Whether it's extra pens and paper -- or high-demand
items like sunglasses and flyswatters -- every package is a
reminder to every member of our Armed Services that America
cares. ///
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. // Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia half a world away, those brave young men
and women are teaching all of us a lesson about what it means to
love liberty -- the precious freedom that gives America its
meaning. // So as November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen
5
of Connecticut: get out and vote. Don't take democracy for
granted. ///
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. // As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government -- and a lot of the action -- won't originate in
Washington. They'll be generated right here -- at the grass
roots: at the state and local level. //
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to be here as we enter the home stretch, to support your
next Governor: John Rowland. /// Good night, and may God bless
the great state of Connecticut.
# # #
Document No. 183468
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 10/17/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5:00 p.m. 10/18
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER-STAMFORD, CT
(10/17 3:15pm draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
>
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
CARNEY
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
WINSTON
HAGIN
ANDERSON
>
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 10/18, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
NO COMMENTS. THANKS.
HOLLY 10-18-90 WILLIAMSON AW
90 OCT 18 P4: 05
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
Document No. 183968
DATE: 10/17/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5:00 p.m. 10/18
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER-STAMFORD, CT
(10/17 3:15pm draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
>
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
CARNEY
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
WINSTON
HAGIN
ANDERSON
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 10/18, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
90 OCT 18 P4: 25
no
Commets
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
October 17, 1990
90 OCT 17. PM 4:41
3:15 pm
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 23, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. 11
[Introductory acknowledgements. It's great to see old
friends -- Betsy Heminway. // Chris Shays -- my friend and your
very able representative in Congress. // Gary Franks -- the man
John Rowland and I are certain is the right choice for
Connecticut's 5th District. //
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherwood Rowland, Controller for the City
of Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. // Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
2
[[And John tells me he would have made it to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation is strong enough to uphold American
interests and ideals. //
John Rowland is tough on crime. He's been a strong
supporter of my comprehensive crime bill -- a bill that's been
sabotaged by the liberal Democrats in the House and Senate for
the past 16 months. John and I agree: It's time to break that
logjam -- we can't put criminals behind bars if we put handcuffs
on our law enforcement officials. ///
John Rowland is ready to lead a state-wide battle against
illegal drugs. No more free ride for the so-called "casual" drug
users. No more freedom -- period -- for drug dealers. // And
for drug kingpins who sell poison for profit -- John Rowland
supports the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. ///
Finally, John Rowland is a champion for every Connecticut
taxpayer -- a voice for lean and limited government. This is one
candidate who doesn't think the answer to every problem is
another government program. With John Rowland in the State
House, Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the
kind of government the citizens of this state want and deserve.
3
John Rowland is the kind of Governor Connecticut can count
on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can work with to do
what's right for Connecticut, and for our country. ///
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. // That's why I want to speak
for a moment tonight about the central challenge back in
Washington: reaching final agreement on the federal budget. //
When it comes to the roles and responsibilities of
government, John Rowland and I both know that the days of tax and
spend and damn the deficit are over. // No American family
could afford to run its household the way the Democrat-controlled
Congress runs the federal budget. It's time for Congress to
realize that our children deserve to inherit more than an
avalanche of unpaid bills. //
[[BUDGET SECTION TO FOLLOW, pending outcome of Oct. 19
deadline. ]]
Putting our fiscal house in order is critical -- not just
from the standpoint of the American economy, // but especially
now, in light of the big picture: the challenge we face in the
Persian Gulf. ///
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's outlaw
act of aggression. But as serious as these consequences may be,
what is at stake is far more than a matter of economics or oil.
11 What is at stake is whether aggression pays -- or whether
aggression is punished. // Whether we live in a world governed
by the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. ///
4
Make no mistake: America will not waver. The world will
not allow Saddam Hussein's act of aggression to stand. //
And when this ordeal is over -- when Kuwait is once again a
sovereign and free member of the family of nations -- Saddam
Hussein must pay for the pain and hardship he has caused. //
The world will hold him accountable. ///
Our staying power -- and ultimately our success -- is a
matter of the strength of the forces we send to Saudi Arabia --
but it's also a measure of our support back here at home. //
That support is strong and deep -- across the country, and right
here in Connecticut, where Darien's VFW Post 6933 became the
first in the nation to "adopt" an Army unit now stationed in
Saudi Arabia. It's spearheaded by veterans of Vietnam and Korea
-- like Robert Hornlein and James Sparrow, who remember what it's
like to serve overseas, and how much it means to get that package
from home. Whether it's extra pens and paper -- or high-demand
items like sunglasses and flyswatters -- every package is a
reminder to every member of our Armed Services that America
cares. ///
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. 11 Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia half a world away, those brave young men
and women are teaching all of us a lesson about what it means to
love liberty -- the precious freedom that gives America its
meaning. // So as November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen
5
of Connecticut: get out and vote. Don't take democracy for
granted. ///
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. // As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government -- and a lot of the action -- won't originate in
Washington. They'll be generated right here -- at the grass
roots: at the state and local level. //
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to be here as we enter the home stretch, to support your
next Governor: John Rowland. /// Good night, and may God bless
the great state of Connecticut.
# # #
Document No. 183468
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 OCT 18 P3: 37
DATE: 10/17/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5:00 p.m. 10/18
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER-STAMFORD, CT
(10/17 3:15pm draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
CARNEY
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
WINSTON
HAGIN
ANDERSON
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 10/18, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE: See comments
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
October 17, 1990
90 OCT 17. PM 4: 41
3:15 pm
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 23, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. //
[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's great to see old
friends -- Betsy Heminway. // Chris Shays -- my friend and your
very able representative in Congress. 11 Gary Franks -- the man
John Rowland and I are certain is the right choice for
Connecticut's 5th District. //
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherwood Rowland, Controller for the City
of Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. // Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
2
[[And John tells me he would have made it to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation is strong enough to uphold American
interests and ideals. //
John Rowland is tough on crime. He's been a strong
supporter of my comprehensive crime bill -- a bill that's been
sabotaged by the liberal Democrats in the House and Senate for
the past 16 months. John and I agree: It's time to break that
logjam -- we can't put criminals behind bars if we put handcuffs
on our law enforcement officials. ///
John Rowland is ready to lead a state-wide battle against
illegal drugs. No more free ride for the so-called "casual" drug
users. No more freedom -- period -- for drug dealers. // And
for drug kingpins who sell poison for profit -- John Rowland
supports the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. ///
Finally, John Rowland is a champion for every Connecticut
taxpayer -- a voice for lean and limited government. This is one
candidate who doesn't think the answer to every problem is
another government program. With John Rowland in the State
House, Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the
kind of government the citizens of this state want and deserve.
3
John Rowland is the kind of Governor Connecticut can count
on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can work with to do
what's right for Connecticut, and for our country. ///
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. // That's why I want to speak
for a moment tonight about the central challenge back in
Washington: reaching final agreement on the federal budget. //
When it comes to the roles and responsibilities of
government, ? John Rowland and I both know that the days of tax and
spend and damn the deficit are over. // No American family
1
could afford to run its household the way the Democrat-controlled
Congress runs the federal budget. It's time for Congress to
realize that our children deserve to inherit more than an
avalanche of unpaid bills. //
[[ [BUDGET SECTION TO FOLLOW, pending outcome of Oct. 19
OMB
should
deadline. ]]
see
Putting our fiscal house in order is critical -- not just
from the standpoint of the American economy, // but especially
now, in light of the big picture: the challenge we face in the
Persian Gulf. ///
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's outlaw
act of aggression. But as serious as these consequences may be,
what is at stake is far more than a matter of economics or oil.
// What is at stake is whether aggression pays -- or whether
aggression is punished. 11 Whether we live in a world governed
by the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. ///
4
Make no mistake: America will not waver. The world will
not allow Saddam Hussein's act of aggression to stand. //
And when this ordeal is over -- when Kuwait is once again a
sovereign and free member of the family of nations -- Saddam
Hussein must pay for the pain and hardship he has caused. //
The world will hold him accountable. ///
Our staying power -- and ultimately our success -- is a
matter of the strength of the forces we send to Saudi Arabia --
but it's also a measure of our support back here at home. //
That support is strong and deep -- across the country, and right
here in Connecticut, where Darien's VFW Post 6933 became the
first in the nation to "adopt" an Army unit now stationed in
Saudi Arabia. It's spearheaded by veterans of Vietnam and Korea
-- like Robert Hornlein and James Sparrow, who remember what it's
like to serve overseas, and how much it means to get that package
from home. Whether it's extra pens and paper -- or high-demand
items like sunglasses and flyswatters -- every package is a
reminder to every member of our Armed Services that America
cares. ///
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. // Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia half a world away, those brave young men
and women are teaching all of us a lesson about what it means to
love liberty -- the precious freedom that gives America its
meaning. // So as November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen
5
of Connecticut: get out and vote. Don't take democracy for
granted. ///
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. 11 As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government -- and a lot of the action -- won't originate in
Washington. They'll be generated right here -- at the grass
roots: at the state and local level. //
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to be here as we enter the home stretch, to support your
next Governor: John Rowland. /// Good night, and may God bless
the great state of Connecticut.
# # #
McGroarty/Dooley
October 17, 1990
90 OCT 17 P4: 43
3:15 pm
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 23, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. //
[Introductory acknowledgements.; It's great to see old
friends -- Betsy Heminway. // Chris Shays -- my friend and your
very able representative in Congress. // Gary Franks -- the man
John Rowland and I are certain is the right choice for
Connecticut's 5th District. //
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherwood Rowland, Controller for the City
of Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. // Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
2
[[And John tells me he would have made it to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation is strong enough to uphold American
interests and ideals. //
John Rowland is tough on crime. He's been a strong
supporter of my comprehensive crime bill -- a bill that's been
sabotaged by the liberal Democrats in the House and Senate for
the past 16 months. John and I agree: It's time to break that
logjam -- we can't put criminals behind bars if we put handcuffs
on our law enforcement officials. ///
John Rowland is ready to lead a state-wide battle against
illegal drugs. No more free ride for the so-called "casual" drug
users. No more freedom -- period -- for drug dealers. // And
for drug kingpins who sell poison for profit -- John Rowland
supports the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. ///
Finally, John Rowland is a champion for every Connecticut
taxpayer -- a voice for lean and limited government. This is one
candidate who doesn't think the answer to every problem is
another government program. With John Rowland in the State
House, Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the
kind of government the citizens of this state want and deserve.
3
John Rowland is the kind of Governor Connecticut can count
on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can work with to do
what's right for Connecticut, and for our country. ///
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. // That's why I want to speak
for a moment tonight about the central challenge back in
Washington: reaching final agreement on the federal budget. //
When it comes to the roles and responsibilities of
government, John Rowland and I both know that the days of tax and
spend and damn the deficit are over. // No American family
could afford to run its household the way the Democrat-controlled
Congress runs the federal budget. It's time for Congress to
realize that our children deserve to inherit more than an
avalanche of unpaid bills. //
[ [BUDGET SECTION TO FOLLOW, pending outcome of Oct. 19
deadline. ]]
Putting our fiscal house in order is critical -- not just
from the standpoint of the American economy, // but especially
now, in light of the big picture: the challenge we face in the
Persian Gulf. ///
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's outlaw
act of aggression. But as serious as these consequences may be,
what is at stake is far more than a matter of economics or oil.
// What is at stake is whether aggression pays -- or whether
aggression is punished. // Whether we live in a world governed
by the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. ///
4
Make no mistake: America will not waver. The world will
not allow Saddam Hussein's act of aggression to stand. //
And when this ordeal is over -- when Kuwait is once again a
sovereign and free member of the family of nations -- Saddam
Hussein must pay for the pain and hardship he has caused. //
The world will hold him accountable. ///
Our staying power -- and ultimately our success -- is a
matter of the strength of the forces we send to Saudi Arabia --
but it's also a measure of our support back here at home. //
That support is strong and deep -- across the country, and right
here in Connecticut, where Darien's VFW Post 6933 became the
first in the nation to "adopt" an Army unit now stationed in
Saudi Arabia. It's spearheaded by veterans of Vietnam and Korea
-- like Robert Hornlein and James Sparrow, who remember what it's
like to serve overseas, and how much it means to get that package
from home. Whether it's extra pens and paper -- or high-demand
items like sunglasses and flyswatters -- every package is a
reminder to every member of our Armed Services that America
cares. ///
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. // Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia half a world away, those brave young men
and women are teaching all of us a lesson about what it means to
love liberty -- the precious freedom that gives America its
meaning. // So as November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen
5
of Connecticut: get out and vote. Don't take democracy for
granted. ///
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. // As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government -- and a lot of the action -- won't originate in
Washington. They'll be generated right here -- at the grass
roots: at the state and local level. //
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to be here as we enter the home stretch, to support your
next Governor: John Rowland. /// Good night, and may God bless
the great state of Connecticut.
# # #
Document No. 179003
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 OCT 2 All : 05
DATE: 90/10/01
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 10/02
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
(10/01 7:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
N/C
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH N/C
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
>
ROGERS
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
P
FITZWATER
CARNEY
GRAY
WINSTON
1
HAGIN
ANDERSON w/c
HOLIDAY
N/C
BOSKIN 5042N/C
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments / recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday 10/02, with a copy to my office.
Thanks/
RESPONSE:
lolapo
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
October 1, 1990
7:00 pm
90 OCT PM 7:25
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 4, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. 11.
[Introductory acknowledgements.] I'm delighted to be here
Chris Sharp, my friend and your able Representative in Congress.
with (Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation} //
and
With Gary Franks -- the man John Rowland and I are certain is the
right choice for Connecticut's 5th District. //
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherman Rowland, Controller for the City of
Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. // Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
[[And John tells me he would have made to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
2
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation has the strength to uphold American
interests and ideals. //
John Rowland is tough on crime. For drug kingpins -- who
deal death right on our streetcorners -- John Rowland supports
the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. And in the battle
against crime, John knows the handcuffs belong on criminals --
not on the cops and the courts committed to uphold the law. //
Finally, John Rowland is a friend to the Connecticut
taxpayer -- and he'll be a champion for fiscal sanity, for lean
and limited government. With John in the State House,
Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the kind of
government the citizens of this state want and deserve. 111
Whatever the issue, John Rowland is the kind of Governor
Connecticut can count on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can
work with to do what's right for Connecticut, and for our
country. ///
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. 11 As you. know, this past
Sunday, we reached an agreement -- a bipartisan budget accord
that at long last sends a strong signal that we're dead serious
about dealing with the deficit. //
3
This compromese agreement is balanced, it is fair -- and it is critical
to our country. // We ve got to spread the pain now -- SO we
can share the prosperity down the line. //
The effects of this agreement will be felt across the board:
It cuts defense -- and caps domestic spending. It cuts farm
subsidies and medicare payments. With the exception of the least
well off among us, every segment of society and every program in
the budget is going to feel the pinch. //
That's only fair. This agreement is a compromise: No one
agrees 100% with every element in the package -- but we can be
100% certain that this is our best chance to bring this deficit
under control. ///
So let me say to the critics out there: You can pick this
package apart -- but you cannot put a better package together.
///
Let's take a quick look at the key elements in this plan:
The agreement raises taxes on gasoline, alcohol, cigarettes,
and certain luxury items -- but on the critical matter of income
taxes, this plan leaves the low federal rates we fought so hard
to preserve untouched -- and in place. //
And to keep America competitive, we won approval for a
package of pro-growth incentives -- from R&D to enterprise zones,
to tax incentives that spur investment in small businesses: a
shot in the arm for the job-generating companies at the cutting
edge of our economy. // That's good news for the American
4
entrepreneur. And it's good news for the American worker --
because more investment and opportunity means more jobs. ///
also
This agreement includes significant cuts in spending. //
No smoke. No mirrors -- $120 billion dollars of real spending
cuts in domestic programs -- and $180 billion dollars from discretion ory
But
programs defense me usden
defense. // And make no mistake: even at these lower levels of
spending, we can and will meet America's vital national security
needs. ///
And this agreement does one thing more: it brings new
discipline to the budget process. // For too long, there's been
a make-or-break attitude on spending cut promises -- make them
today, break them tomorrow. /// The time has come to put some
teeth behind those promises -- to handcuff the high-spenders once
and for all. 11 From now on, Congress and the country will be
on the pay-as-you-qo plan: no new spending in any area, without
cuts in equal measure somewhere else. //
In the final analysis, this bipartisan budget plan is
fundamentally fair, fiscally sound -- and it meets our key
objective: over the next 5 years, it takes a half a trillion
dollar chunk out of the federal deficit -- and that's a major
step toward bringing this deficit under control. ///
So tonight, I call on Congress to put partisanship aside --
and put America first. // Pass this budget package without
delay -- and put this country on the path to long-term economic
growth. ///
5
Passing this budget bill is critical. Not just from the
standpoint of the American economy -- but especially now, with
the challenge we face in the Persian Gulf. ///
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's
occupation of Kuwait. But as serious as these consequences may
be, what is ultimately at stake is far more than a matter of
economics or oil. ///
What is at stake is whether the nations of the world can
take a common stand against aggression -- or whether aggression
will go unpunished. Whether we will live in a world governed by
the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. ///
That is why America and the world cannot allow this outlaw
Husseun will fail
act to stand. // That is why we will not allow Saddam to
succeed. ///
And make no mistake: When this ordeal is over -- when
Kuwait is once again a sovereign and free member of the family of
pall
nations -- Saddam Hussein must make amends for the pain and
responsible
hardship he has caused. // The world will hold him accountable.
//
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. // Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia, those brave young men and women are
duty to country and
teaching us a lesson about what it means to love liberty -- the
precious freedom that gives America its meaning. / So as
November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen of Connecticut:
get out and vote. Don't take democracy for granted. ///
6
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. // As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government, and a lot of the action, is going to occur not in
Washington, but right here: at the state level. 11
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to support your next Governor: John Rowland. 111 Good
night, and may God bless the great state of Connecticut.
# # #
7821
Document No. 179003
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 90/19/01C 2 P5: ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT 30 DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 10/02
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
(10/01 7:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
P
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
P
FITZWATER
CARNEY
GRAY
WINSTON
HAGIN
ANDERSON
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 10/02, with a copy to my office.
Thanks/
RESPONSE:
TO CHRISS WINSTON
October 2, 1990
The NSC staff concurs with the attached statement with changes as noted.
BRENT Ratu Ju SCOWCROFT
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
CC: James W. Cicconi
RECEIVED
90 OCT 2 A 8. 23
80 OC1 S 62:30
McGroarty/Dooley
October 1, 1990
7:00 pm
90 OCT - 1 PM 7:25
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 4, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. 11
[Introductory acknowledgements.] I'm delighted to be here
with {Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation}. 11
With Gary Franks -- the man John Rowland and I are certain is the
right choice for Connecticut's 5th District. 11
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherman Rowland, Controller for the City of
Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. // Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
[[And John tells me he would have made to Congress even
Poor
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli.
XX11
2
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation has the strength to uphold American
interests and ideals. 11
John Rowland is tough on crime. For drug kingpins -- who
deal death right on our streetcorners -- John Rowland supports
the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. And in the battle
against crime, John knows the handcuffs belong on criminals --
not on the cops and the courts committed to uphold the law. 11
Finally, John Rowland is a friend to the Connecticut
taxpayer -- and he'll be a champion for fiscal sanity, for lean
and limited government. With John in the State House,
Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the kind of
government the citizens of this state want and deserve. ///
Whatever the issue, John Rowland is the kind of Governor
Connecticut can count on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can
work with to do what's right for Connecticut, and for our
country. ///
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. // As you. know, this past
Sunday, we reached an agreement -- a bipartisan budget accord
that at long last sends a strong signal that we're dead serious
about dealing with the deficit. //
3
This agreement is balanced, it is fair -- and it is critical
to our country. 11 We've got to spread the pain now -- so we
can share the prosperity down the line. 11
The effects of this agreement will be felt across the board:
It cuts defense -- and caps domestic spending. It cuts farm
subsidies and medicare payments. With the exception of the least
well off among us, every segment of society and every program in
the budget is going to feel the pinch. 11
That's only fair. This agreement is a compromise: No one
agrees 100% with every element in the package -- but we can be
100% certain that this is our best chance to bring this deficit
under control. ///
So let me say to the critics out there: You can pick this
package apart -- but you cannot put a better package together.
///
Let's take a quick look at the key elements in this plan:
The agreement raises taxes on gasoline, alcohol, cigarettes,
and certain luxury items -- but on the critical matter of income
taxes, this plan leaves the low federal rates we fought so hard
to preserve untouched -- and in place. //
And to keep America competitive, we won approval for a
package of pro-growth incentives -- from R&D to enterprise zones,
to tax incentives that spur investment in small businesses: a
shot in the arm for the job-generating companies at the cutting
edge of our economy. // That's good news for the American
4
entrepreneur. And it's good news for the American worker --
because more investment and opportunity means more jobs. ///
This agreement includes significant cuts in spending. 11
No smoke. No mirrors -- $120 billion dollars of real spending
cuts in domestic programs -- and $180 billion dollars from
defense. // And make no mistake: even at these lower levels of
spending, we can and will meet America's vital national security
needs ///
And this agreement does one thing more: it brings new
discipline to the budget process. // For too long, there's been
a make-or-break attitude on spending cut promises -- make them
today, break them tomorrow. /// The time has come to put some
teeth behind those promises -- to handcuff the high-spenders once
and for all. 11 From now on, Congress and the country will be
on the pay-as-you-qo plan: no new spending in any area, without
cuts in equal measure somewhere else. //
In the final analysis, this bipartisan budget plan is
fundamentally fair, fiscally sound -- and it meets our key
objective: over the next 5 years, it takes a half a trillion
dollar chunk out of the federal deficit -- and that's a major
step toward bringing this deficit under control. ///
So tonight, I call on Congress to put partisanship aside --
and put America first. // Pass this budget package without
delay -- and put this country on the path to long-term economic
growth. ///
5
Passing this budget bill is critical. Not just from the
standpoint of the American economy -- but especially now, with
the challenge we face in the Persian Gulf. ///
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's
occupation of Kuwait. But as serious as these consequences may
be, what is ultimately at stake is far more than a matter of
economics or oil. ///
What is at stake is whether the nations of the world can
take a common stand against aggression -- or whether aggression
will go unpunished. Whether we will live in a world governed by
the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. ///
That is why America and the world cannot allow this outlaw
Hussein will fail.
act to stand. // That is why we will not allow Saddam to
That is why wewill take decisive action against any
succeed /// terrorists who do his bidding
And make no mistake: When this ordeal is over -- when
Kuwait is once again a sovereign and free member of the family of
must pay
nations -- Saddam Hussein must make amends for the pain and
hardship he has caused. // The world will hold him accountable. responsible
//
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. // Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia, those brave young men and women are
duty to country and its ideals and interests.
teaching us a lesson about what it means to love liberty the
precious freedom that gives America its meaning. / So as
November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen of Connecticut:
Do your CIVIC duty.
get out and vote. Don't take democracy for granted. ///
6
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. 11 As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government, and a lot of the action, is going to occur not in
Washington, but right here: at the state level. //
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to support your next Governor: John Rowland. 111 Good
night, and may God bless the great state of Connecticut.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 2, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
1B/m
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Rowland for Governor
Fundraiser
We have reviewed the draft remarks and have one
significant concern with respect to their contents. Given that
the objective of this speech is to help Congressman John
Rowland, it may questionable to emphasize the budget agreement
since Congressman Rowland's position on the package is not
clear at this time. We recommend consulting with Legislative
Affairs on this point.
If you have any questions or we can help in any other way,
please let me know.
CC: James W. Cicconi
90 OCT 2 P4: 43
Document No. 179003
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 90/10/01
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 10/02
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
(10/01 7:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
P
FITZWATER
CARNEY
GRAY
WINSTON
HAGIN
ANDERSON
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 10/02, with a copy to my office.
Thanks/
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
October 1, 1990
7:00 pm
90 OCT - I Pil 7:25
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 4, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. 11
[Introductory acknowledgements.] I'm delighted to be here
with {Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation}. 11
With Gary Franks -- the man John Rowland and I are certain is the
right choice for Connecticut's 5th District. //
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherman Rowland, Controller for the City of
Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. 11 Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
[[And John tells me he would have made to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
2
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation has the strength to uphold American
interests and ideals. 11
John Rowland is tough on crime. For drug kingpins -- who
deal death right on our streetcorners -- John Rowland supports
the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. And in the battle
against crime, John knows the handcuffs belong on criminals --
not on the cops and the courts committed to uphold the law. 11
Finally, John Rowland is a friend to the Connecticut
taxpayer -- and he'll be a champion for fiscal sanity, for lean
and limited government. With John in the State House,
Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the kind of
government the citizens of this state want and deserve. ///
Whatever the issue, John Rowland is the kind of Governor
Connecticut can count on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can
work with to do what's right for Connecticut, and for our
country. ////////////////
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. // As you know, this past
Sunday, we reached an agreement -- a bipartisan budget accord
that at long last sends a strong signal that we're dead serious
about dealing with the deficit. 11
3
This agreement is balanced, it is fair -- and it is critical
to our country. 11 We've got to spread the pain now -- so we
can share the prosperity down the line. 11
The effects of this agreement will be felt across the board:
It cuts defense -- and caps domestic spending. It cuts farm
subsidies and medicare payments. With the exception of the least
well off among us, every segment of society and every program in
the budget is going to feel the pinch. //
That's only fair. This agreement is a compromise: No one
agrees 100% with every element in the package -- but we can be
100% certain that this is our best chance to bring this deficit
under control. ///
So let me say to the critics out there: You can pick this
package apart -- but you cannot put a better package together.
///
Let's take a quick look at the key elements in this plan:
The agreement raises taxes on gasoline, alcohol, cigarettes,
and certain luxury items -- but on the critical matter of income
taxes, this plan leaves the low federal rates we fought SO hard
to preserve untouched -- and in place. 11
And to keep America competitive, we won approval for a
package of pro-growth incentives -- from R&D to enterprise zones,
to tax incentives that spur investment in small businesses: a
shot in the arm for the job-generating companies at the cutting
edge of our economy. 11 That's good news for the American
4
entrepreneur. And it's good news for the American worker --
because more investment and opportunity means more jobs. ///
This agreement includes significant cuts in spending. 11
No smoke. No mirrors -- $120 billion dollars of real spending
cuts in domestic programs -- and $180 billion dollars from
defense. // And make no mistake: even at these lower levels of
spending, we can and will meet America's vital national security
needs. ///
And this agreement does one thing more: it brings new
discipline to the budget process. 11 For too long, there's been
a make-or-break attitude on spending cut promises -- make them
today, break them tomorrow. /// The time has come to put some
teeth behind those promises -- to handcuff the high-spenders once
and for all. 11- From now on, Congress and the country will be
on the pay-as-you-go plan: no new spending in any area, without
cuts in equal measure somewhere else. //
In the final analysis, this bipartisan budget plan is
fundamentally fair, fiscally sound -- and it meets our key
objective: over the next 5 years, it takes a half a trillion
dollar chunk out of the federal deficit -- and that's a major
step toward bringing this deficit under control. ///
So tonight, I call on Congress to put partisanship aside --
and put America first. 11 Pass this budget package without
delay -- and put this country on the path to long-term economic
growth. ///
5
Passing this budget bill is critical. Not just from the
standpoint of the American economy -- but especially now, with
the challenge we face in the Persian Gulf. 111
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's
occupation of Kuwait. But as serious as these consequences may
be, what is ultimately at stake is far more than a matter of
economics or oil. 111
What is at stake is whether the nations of the world can
take a common stand against aggression -- or whether aggression
will go unpunished. Whether we will live in a world governed by
the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. 111
That is why America and the world cannot allow this outlaw
act to stand. // That is why we will not allow Saddam to
succeed. 111
And make no mistake: When this ordeal is over -- when
Kuwait is once again a sovereign and free member of the family of
nations -- Saddam Hussein must make amends for the pain and
hardship he has caused. // The world will hold him accountable.
//
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. // Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia, those brave young men and women are
teaching us a lesson about what it means to love liberty -- the
precious freedom that gives America its meaning. / So as
November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen of Connecticut:
get out and vote. Don't take democracy for granted. ///
6
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. // As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government, and a lot of the action, is going to occur not in
Washington, but right here: at the state level. //
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to support your next Governor: John Rowland. /// Good
night, and may God bless the great state of Connecticut.
# # #
/ CURRENT Souice
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
Document No. 179003
90 OCT 2 P4: 19
DATE: 90/10/01
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 10/02
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
(10/01 7:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
CARNEY
GRAY
WINSTON
HAGIN
ANDERSON
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 10/02, with a copy to my office.
Thanks/
RESPONSE:
Car thes we And my to double it" beachetted mage the one, Fady
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
October 1, 1990
7:00 pm
90 OCT - i PM 7:25
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 4, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. //
[Introductory acknowledgements.] I'm delighted to be here
with {Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation}. 11
With Gary Franks -- the man John Rowland and I are certain is the
right choice for Connecticut's 5th District. 11
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherman Rowland, Controller for the City of
Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. 11 Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
[[And John tells me he would have made to Congress even
A
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
2
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation has the strength to uphold American
interests and ideals. 11
John Rowland is tough on crime. For drug kingpins -- who
deal death right on our streetcorners -- John Rowland supports
the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. And in the battle
against crime, John knows the handcuffs belong on criminals --
not on the cops and the courts committed to uphold the law. 11
Finally, John Rowland is a friend to the Connecticut
taxpayer -- and he'll be a champion for fiscal sanity, for lean
and limited government. With John in the State House,
Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the kind of
government the citizens of this state want and deserve. ///
Whatever the issue, John Rowland is the kind of Governor
Connecticut can count on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can
work with to do what's right for Connecticut, and for our
country. ///
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. // As you know, this past
Sunday, we reached an agreement -- a bipartisan budget accord
that at long last sends a strong signal that we're dead serious
about dealing with the deficit. //
3
This agreement is balanced, it is fair -- and it is critical
to our country. // We've got to spread the pain now -- so we
can share the prosperity down the line. 11
The effects of this agreement will be felt across the board:
It cuts defense -- and caps domestic spending. It cuts farm
subsidies and medicare payments. With the exception of the least
well off among us, every segment of society and every program in
the budget is going to feel the pinch. //
That's only fair. This agreement is a compromise: No one
agrees 100% with every element in the package -- but we can be
100% certain that this is our best chance to bring this deficit
under control. ///
So let me say to the critics out there: You can pick this
package apart -- but you cannot put a better package together.
111
Let's take a quick look at the key elements in this plan:
The agreement raises taxes on gasoline, alcohol, cigarettes,
and certain luxury items -- but on the critical matter of income
taxes, this plan leaves the low federal rates we fought so hard
to preserve untouched -- and in place. //
And to keep America competitive, we won approval for a
package of pro-growth incentives -- from R&D to enterprise zones,
to tax incentives that spur investment in small businesses: a
shot in the arm for the job-generating companies at the cutting
edge of our economy. 11 That's good news for the American
4
entrepreneur. And it's good news for the American worker --
because more investment and opportunity means more jobs. ///
This agreement includes significant cuts in spending. 11
No smoke. No mirrors -- $120 billion dollars of real spending
cuts in domestic programs -- and $180 billion dollars from
defense. // And make no mistake: even at these lower levels of
spending, we can and will meet America's vital national security
needs. //////
And this agreement does one thing more: it brings new
discipline to the budget process. // For too long, there's been
a make-or-break attitude on spending cut promises -- make them
today, break them tomorrow. /// The time has come to put some
teeth behind those promises -- to handcuff the high-spenders once
and for all. 11 From now on, Congress and the country will be
on the pay-as-you-qo plan: no new spending in any area, without
cuts in equal measure somewhere else. //
In the final analysis, this bipartisan budget plan is
fundamentally fair, fiscally sound -- and it meets our key
objective: over the next 5 years, it takes a half a trillion
dollar chunk out of the federal deficit -- and that's a major
step toward bringing this deficit under control. ///
So tonight, I call on Congress to put partisanship aside --
and put America first. // Pass this budget package without
delay -- and put this country on the path to long-term economic
growth. ///
5
Passing this budget bill is critical. Not just from the
standpoint of the American economy -- but especially now, with
the challenge we face in the Persian Gulf. 111
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's
occupation of Kuwait. But as serious as these consequences may
be, what is ultimately at stake is far more than a matter of
economics or oil. ///
What is at stake is whether the nations of the world can
take a common stand against aggression -- or whether aggression
will go unpunished. Whether we will live in a world governed by
the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. ///
That is why America and the world cannot allow this outlaw
act to stand. // That is why we will not allow Saddam to
succeed. /////
And make no mistake: When this ordeal is over -- when
Kuwait is once again a sovereign and free member of the family of
nations -- Saddam Hussein must make amends for the pain and
hardship he has caused. // The world will hold him accountable.
//
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. // Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia, those brave young men and women are
teaching us a lesson about what it means to love liberty -- the
precious freedom that gives America its meaning. / So as
November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen of Connecticut:
get out and vote. Don't take democracy for granted. 111
6
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. // As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government, and a lot of the action, is going to occur not in
Washington, but right here: at the state level. 11
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to support your next Governor: John Rowland. /// Good
night, and may God bless the great state of Connecticut.
# # #
Document No. 179003
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 OCT 2 P2: 31
DATE: 90/10/01
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 10/02
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
(10/01 7:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
>
ROGERS
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
CARNEY
GRAY
WINSTON
HAGIN
ANDERSON
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 10/02, with a copy to my office.
Thanks/
RESPONSE:
3
Comment
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
October 1, 1990
7:00 pm
90 OCT - PM 7:25
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 4, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. 11
[Introductory acknowledgements.] I'm delighted to be here
with {Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation}. 11
With Gary Franks -- the man John Rowland and I are certain is the
right choice for Connecticut's 5th District. 11
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherman Rowland, Controller for the City of
Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. 11 Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
[[And John tells me he would have made to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
2
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation has the strength to uphold American
interests and ideals. 11
John Rowland is tough on crime. For drug kingpins -- who
deal death right on our streetcorners -- John Rowland supports
the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. And in the battle
against crime, John knows the handcuffs belong on criminals --
not on the cops and the courts committed to uphold the law. //
Finally, John Rowland is a friend to the Connecticut
taxpayer -- and he'll be a champion for fiscal sanity, for lean
and limited government. With John in the State House,
Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the kind of
government the citizens of this state want and deserve. ///
Whatever the issue, John Rowland is the kind of Governor
Connecticut can count on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can
work with to do what's right for Connecticut, and for our
country. ///
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. // As you. know, this past
Sunday, we reached an agreement -- a bipartisan budget accord
that at long last sends a strong signal that we're dead serious
about dealing with the deficit. //
3
This agreement is balanced, it is fair -- and it is critical
to our country. 11 We've got to spread the pain now -- so we
can share the prosperity down the line. 11
The effects of this agreement will be felt across the board:
It cuts defense -- and caps domestic spending. It cuts farm
subsidies and medicare payments. With the exception of the least
well off among us, every segment of society and every program in
the budget is going to feel the pinch. 11
That's only fair. This agreement is a compromise: No one
agrees 100% with every element in the package -- but we can be
100% certain that this is our best chance to bring this deficit
under control. ///
So let me say to the critics out there: You can pick this
package apart -- but you cannot put a better package together.
///
Let's take a quick look at the key elements in this plan:
The agreement raises taxes on gasoline, alcohol, cigarettes,
and certain luxury items -- but on the critical matter of income
taxes, this plan leaves the low federal rates we fought SO hard
to preserve untouched -- and in place. //
And to keep America competitive, we won approval for a
package of pro-growth incentives -- from R&D to enterprise zones,
to tax incentives that spur investment in small businesses: a
shot in the arm for the job-generating companies at the cutting
edge of our economy. // That's good news for the American
4
entrepreneur. And it's good news for the American worker --
because more investment and opportunity means more jobs. ///
This agreement includes significant cuts in spending. 11
No smoke. No mirrors -- $120 billion dollars of real spending
cuts in domestic programs -- and $180 billion dollars from
defense. // And make no mistake: even at these lower levels of
spending, we can and will meet America's vital national security
needs. ///
And this agreement does one thing more: it brings new
discipline to the budget process. // For too long, there's been
a make-or-break attitude on spending cut promises -- make them
today, break them tomorrow. /// The time has come to put some
teeth behind those promises -- to handcuff the high-spenders once
and for all. 11- From now on, Congress and the country will be
on the pay-as-you-qo plan: no new spending in any area, without
cuts in equal measure somewhere else. //
In the final analysis, this bipartisan budget plan is
fundamentally fair, fiscally sound -- and it meets our key
objective: over the next 5 years, it takes a half a trillion
dollar chunk out of the federal deficit -- and that's a major
step toward bringing this deficit under control. ///
So tonight, I call on Congress to put partisanship aside --
and put America first. // Pass this budget package without
delay -- and put this country on the path to long-term economic
growth. 111
5
Passing this budget bill is critical. Not just from the
standpoint of the American economy -- but especially now, with
the challenge we face in the Persian Gulf. ///
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's
occupation of Kuwait. But as serious as these consequences may
be, what is ultimately at stake is far more than a matter of
economics or oil. ///
What is at stake is whether the nations of the world can
take a common stand against aggression -- or whether aggression
will go unpunished. Whether we will live in a world governed by
the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. ///
That is why America and the world cannot allow this outlaw
act to stand. 11 That is why we will not allow Saddam to
succeed. 111
And make no mistake: When this ordeal is over -- when
Kuwait is once again a sovereign and free member of the family of
nations -- Saddam Hussein must make amends for the pain and
hardship he has caused. // The world will hold him accountable.
//
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. // Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia, those brave young men and women are
teaching us a lesson about what it means to love liberty -- the
precious freedom that gives America its meaning. / So as
November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen of Connecticut:
get out and vote. Don't take democracy for granted. 111
6
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. // As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government, and a lot of the action, is going to occur not in
Washington, but right here: at the state level. //
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to support your next Governor: John Rowland. /// Good
night, and may God bless the great state of Connecticut.
# # #
Document No. 179003
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
relatively hort.
90 OCT 2 P4: 45
DATE: 90/10/01
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 10/02
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
(10/01 7:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
CARNEY
GRAY
WINSTON
HAGIN
ANDERSON
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 10/02, with a copy to my office
Thanks/
vote - we support us on this recommend that this 1 section (of commendation or lament) 10/02
RESPONSE:
10/2/90 3:50pm
Thursday is now the day when the
House and Senate will vote on the
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budget aesolution. Thus, on Thursday W.
not
night, the President will either and Assistant James to the the Cicconi Chief
President
want to commend the Congness Ext. 2702
Deputy to of Staff
or lament their action -- and
Derhams provide girl his view on Luhat to
the
McGroarty/Dooley
October 1, 1990
7:00 pm
90 OCT - PM 7:25
[CONN]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 4, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Chris my Shay friend able (invited) and in your tive Corgress.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. //
[Introductory acknowledgements.] I'm delighted to be here
with {Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation}. //
With Gary Franks -- the man John Rowland and I are certain is the
right choice for Connecticut's 5th District. //
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherman Rowland, Controller for the City of
Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. // Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
[[And John tells me he would have made to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
2
Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation has the strength to uphold American
interests and ideals. //
John Rowland is tough on crime. For drug kingpins -- who
deal death right on our streetcorners -- John Rowland supports
the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. And in the battle
against crime, John knows the handcuffs belong on criminals --
not on the cops and the courts committed to uphold the law. //
Finally, John Rowland is a friend to the Connecticut
taxpayer -- and he'll be a champion for fiscal sanity, for lean
and limited government. With John in the State House,
Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the kind of
government the citizens of this state want and deserve. ///
Whatever the issue, John Rowland is the kind of Governor
Connecticut can count on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can
work with to do what's right for Connecticut, and for our
country. ///
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. // As you. know, this past
Sunday, we reached an agreement -- a bipartisan budget accord
that at long last sends a strong signal that we're dead serious
about dealing with the deficit. //
3
This agreement is balanced, it is fair -- and it is critical
to our country. // We've got to spread the pain now -- so we
can share the prosperity down the line. //
The effects of this agreement will be felt across the board:
It cuts defense -- and caps domestic spending. It cuts farm
subsidies and medicare payments. With the exception of the least
well off among us, every segment of society and every program in
the budget is going to feel the pinch. //
That's only fair. This agreement is a compromise: No one
agrees 100% with every element in the package -- but we can be
100% certain that this is our best chance to bring this deficit
under control. ///
So let me say to the critics out there: You can pick this
package apart -- but you cannot put a better package together.
///
Let's take a quick look at the key elements in this plan:
The agreement raises taxes on gasoline, alcohol, cigarettes,
and certain luxury items -- but on the critical matter of income
taxes, this plan leaves the low federal rates we fought so hard
to preserve untouched -- and in place. //
And to keep America competitive, we won approval for a
package of pro-growth incentives -- from R&D to enterprise zones,
to tax incentives that spur investment in small businesses: a
shot in the arm for the job-qenerating companies at the cutting
edge of our economy. // That's good news for the American
4
entrepreneur. And it's good news for the American worker --
because more investment and opportunity means more jobs. ///
This agreement includes significant cuts in spending. //
No smoke. No mirrors -- $120 billion dollars of real spending
cuts in domestic programs -- and $180 billion dollars from
defense. // And make no mistake: even at these lower levels of
spending, we can and will meet America's vital national security
needs. ///
And this agreement does one thing more: it brings new
discipline to the budget process. // For too long, there's been
a make-or-break attitude on spending cut promises -- make them
today, break them tomorrow. /// The time has come to put some
teeth behind those promises -- to handcuff the high-spenders once
and for all. 11 From now on, Congress and the country will be
on the pay-as-you-qo plan: no new spending in any area, without
cuts in equal measure somewhere else. //
In the final analysis, this bipartisan budget plan is
fundamentally fair, fiscally sound -- and it meets our key
objective: over the next 5 years, it takes a half a trillion
dollar chunk out of the federal deficit -- and that's a major
step toward bringing this deficit under control. ///
So tonight, I call on Congress to put partisanship aside --
and put America first. // Pass this budget package without
delay -- and put this country on the path to long-term economic
growth. ///
5
Passing this budget bill is critical. Not just from the
standpoint of the American economy -- but especially now, with
the challenge we face in the Persian Gulf. ///
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's
occupation of Kuwait. But as serious as these consequences may
be, what is ultimately at stake is far more than a matter of
economics or oil. ///
What is at stake is whether the nations of the world can
take a common stand against aggression -- or whether aggression
will go unpunished. Whether we will live in a world governed by
the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. ///
That is why America and the world cannot allow this outlaw
act to stand. // That is why we will not allow Saddam to
succeed. ///
And make no mistake: When this ordeal is over -- when
Kuwait is once again a sovereign and free member of the family of
nations -- Saddam Hussein must make amends for the pain and
hardship he has caused. // The world will hold him accountable.
//
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. // Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia, those brave young men and women are
teaching us a lesson about what it means to love liberty -- the
precious freedom that gives America its meaning. / So as
November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen of Connecticut:
get out and vote. Don't take democracy for granted. ///
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Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. // As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government, and a lot of the action, is going to occur not in
Washington, but right here: at the state level. //
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to support your next Governor: John Rowland. /// Good
night, and may God bless the great state of Connecticut.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 4, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. 11.
[Introductory acknowledgements. I'm delighted to be here
with {Members. of the Connecticut Congressional delegation}.
Chris Shays and Namey Johnson and my,
good friend of Betsy Heminway.
-
Leathe
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And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. 111
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherman Rowland, Controller for the City of
Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. 11 John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. // Then -- at the age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
[[And John tells me he would have made to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //]]
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
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Thanks/
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ROWLAND FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
OCTOBER 4, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Thank you, John, for those kind words. And my thanks to all
of you for this warm welcome. 11
[Introductory acknowledgements.] I'm delighted to be here
with {Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation}. //
With Gary Franks -- the man John Rowland and I are certain is the
right choice for Connecticut's 5th District. //
And of course, with the man who's made his mark on Capitol
Hill -- the man who's ready to come back home as Connecticut's
next Governor: // John Rowland. ///
People who know John know he's got politics in his blood:
John's grandfather -- Sherman Rowland, Controller for the City of
Waterbury back in the 30's -- is still remembered in Western
Connecticut for rooting out corruption. // John followed in
those footsteps early -- just out of college, winning a seat in
the Connecticut state legislature, where he worked his way up to
minority whip. // Then -- at the tender age of 27 -- going on
to become the youngest member of the U.S. Congress.
[[And John tells me he would have made', it to Congress even
earlier, but his mother said he couldn't leave the table until he
ate all his broccoli. //1]
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Now John's ready to put the energy and expertise he
displayed on Capitol Hill to work right here in Connecticut.
You know where he stands: John Rowland is strong on defense.
He's been a mainstay on the House Armed Services Committee --
making sure our nation has the strength to uphold American
interests and ideals. 11
John Rowland is tough on crime. For drug kingpins -- who
deal death right on our streetcorners -- John Rowland supports
the ultimate penalty: the death penalty. And in the battle
against crime, John knows the handcuffs belong on criminals --
not on the cops and the courts committed to uphold the law. //
Finally, John Rowland is a friend to the Connecticut
taxpayer -- and he'll be a champion for fiscal sanity, for lean
and limited government. With John in the State House,
Connecticut won't need a state income tax to deliver the kind of
government the citizens of this state want and deserve. 111
Whatever the issue, John Rowland is the kind of Governor
Connecticut can count on -- and the kind of Governor I know I can
work with to do what's right for Connecticut, and for our
country. 111
And that means -- first and foremost -- bolstering the
economic strength of our nation. 11 As you. know, this past
Sunday, we reached an agreement -- a bipartisan budget accord
that at long last sends a strong signal that we're dead serious
about dealing with the deficit. //
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This agreement is balanced, it is fair -- and it is critical
to our country. // We've got to spread the pain now -- so we
can share the prosperity down the line. 11
The effects of this agreement will be felt across the board:
It cuts defense -- and caps domestic spending. It cuts farm
subsidies and medicare payments. With the exception of the least
well off among us, every segment of society and every program in
the budget is going to feel the pinch. //
That's only fair. This agreement is a compromise: No one
agrees 100% with every element in the package -- but we can be
100% certain that this is our best chance to bring this deficit
under control. ///
So let me say to the critics out there: You can pick this
package apart -- but you cannot put a better package together.
111
Let's take a quick look at the key elements in this plan:
The agreement raises taxes on gasoline, alcohol, cigarettes,
and certain luxury items -- but on the critical matter of income
taxes, this plan leaves the low federal rates we fought BO hard
to preserve untouched -- and in place. //
And to keep America competitive, we won approval for a
package of pro-growth incentives -- from R&D to enterprise zones,
to tax incentives that spur investment in small businesses: a
shot in the arm for the job-generating companies at the cutting
edge of our economy. // That's good news for the American
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entrepreneur. And it's good news for the American worker --
because more investment and opportunity means more jobs. ///
This agreement includes significant cuts in spending. 11
No smoke. No mirrors $120 approximately billion dollars of real spending
mandatory
cuts
in
domestic
programs
--
and approximately $180 billion dollars from discretionary
defense.
// But make no mistake: even at these lower levels of
defense
spending, we can and will meet America's vital national security
programs
needs. ///
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And this agreement does one thing more: it brings new
discipline to the budget process. // For too long, there's been
a make-or-break attitude on spending cut promises -- make them
today, break them tomorrow. /// The time has come to put some
teeth behind those promises -- to handcuff the high-spenders once
and for all. 11- From now on, Congress and the country will be
on the pay-as-you-qo plan: no new spending in any area, without
cuts in equal measure somewhere else. //
In the final analysis, this bipartisan budget plan is
fundamentally fair, fiscally sound -- and it meets our key
objective: over the next 5 years, it takes a half a trillion
dollar chunk out of the federal deficit -- and that's a major
step toward bringing this deficit under control. ///
So tonight, I call on Congress to put partisanship aside --
and put America first. 11 Pass this budget package without
delay -- and put this country on the path to long-term economic
growth. ///
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Passing this budget bill is critical. Not just from the
standpoint of the American economy -- but especially now, with
the challenge we face in the Persian Gulf. 111
We all know the grave economic consequences of Iraq's
occupation of Kuwait. But as serious as these consequences may
be, what is ultimately at stake is far more than a matter of
economics or oil. ///
What is at stake is whether the nations of the world can
take a common stand against aggression -- or whether aggression
will go unpunished. Whether we will live in a world governed by
the rule of law -- or the law of the jungle. 111
That is why America and the world cannot allow this outlaw
act to stand. // That is why we will not allow Saddam to
succeed. ///
And make no mistake: When this ordeal is over -- when
Kuwait is once again a sovereign and free member of the family of
nations -- Saddam Hussein must make amends for the pain and
hardship he has caused. // The world will hold him accountable.
//
And -- with the young men and women of our Armed Forces in
our minds -- I want to add one thing more. // Right now, in the
sands of Saudi Arabia, those brave young men and women are
teaching us a lesson about what it means to love liberty -- the
precious freedom that gives America its meaning. / So as
November 6th draws near, I urge every citizen of Connecticut:
get out and vote. Don't take democracy for granted. 111
6
Once again, my thanks for this warm welcome. 11 As John
Rowland knows, in the 1990's, a lot of the ideas that shape
government, and a lot of the action, is going to occur not in
Washington, but right here: at the state level. //
That's why it's crucial to have the strongest possible link
between the White House and the Statehouse -- and that's why I'm
so proud to support your next Governor: John Rowland. 111 Good
night, and may God bless the great state of Connecticut.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
90 OCT 18 P5: 38
October 18, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
JIM PINKERTON D
SUBJECT:
Vermont GOP Speech
Rowland for Governor Fundraiser
While these remarks are generally good, I believe that we
need to take a stronger stand on the current situation. I
think the President's remarks to the interns this afternoon
were a Truman-like step in the right direction. If we were to
repeat this message over and over, we'd be a lot better off.
I don't have a final copy of these remarks, but an early
draft emphasized six points:
1. Soaking the rich means soaking the middle class:
Let me translate this dishonest bit of
Washington doublespeak for you: when some
members of Congress talk about "soaking the
rich," they really mean raising taxes on
everyone. Their talk about "progressivity" and
"regressivity" is just a smokescreen to try and
hide their effort to raise taxes on ordinary
working Americans.
2.
Indexing is a shield for the middle class:
Let me tell you about another word:
"indexing" the federal government was a
silent partner in inflation, profiting from
higher prices even as families suffered.
Elimination of indexing does not affect the
rich, because they are already in the top tax
bracket. Indexing is a shield for the middle
class
3.
Incentives are the key to economic growth:
We must reduce the deficit, so that interest
rates will come down and enable people to buy
homes and cars and so that business can invest
in new jobs. But let me tell you about another
important word: "incentive." When tax rates get
too high, as they did before indexing, then
people don't save, because the government takes
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so much that there is no incentive. That's the
reason why I am standing firm on the 28% top
rate. Not because I want to help the rich, but
because I want to help everyone.
4.
Importance of economic growth:
You don't have to be an expert in federal fiscal
policy to understand the real issue here. As I
said, I am determined to reduce the deficit, but
I am even more determined to continue economic
growth, so that all of you can enjoy a better
future. I will not let demagogues who speak of
"soaking the rich," get away with killing the
indexing which preserves incentives and protects
the family budget from the attack of a federal
government which spends so much that it can't
balance its own budget.
5.
National interest VS special interest:
You can count on me to hold the Congress' feet
to the fire and make them do the right thing. I
believe in what I am doing. I believe that the
national interest is always more important than
the specials interests. I will fight the taxers
and the spenders if I have to.
6.
Congress is the obstacle, and the President is
prepared to take his case to the American public:
In the remaining weeks of this political
campaign season, I will take my message to the
American people. I believe in my heart that as
the voters learn more about what the real issues
are, issues like indexing and incentive, that
they will join me in demanding a Congress that
will be responsive and responsible, and that
will reduce the deficit by controlling taxing
and spending.
This language may be a little too tough -- it can
certainly be modified as needed.