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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Draft Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13547 Folder ID Number: 13547-004 Folder Title: Cincinnati Reds Visit 10/30/90 [OA 6027] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 16 5 4 Document No. 186000 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 90 OCT 30 A8:37 10/29/90 ---- DATE: ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS (10/29 5:00 p.m. draft) ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH CARD UNTERMEYER CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST WINSTON PINKERTON FITZWATER GRAY PORTER ROSE HAGIN HOLIDAY REMARKS: The attached has been forwarded to the President. RESPONSE: James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 THE WHITE HOUSE 90 OCT 29 PM 6:45 WASHINGTON October 29, 1990 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON FROM: CURT SMITH S SUBJECT: REMARKS AT CINCINATTI REDS VISIT I. SUMMARY On Tuesday, October 30 at 1:30 P.M., you will make brief remarks in the Rose Garden saluting the 1990 World Champion Cincinnati Reds. Among those attending will be the entire Reds team except for Eric Davis and Chris Sabo; Bill Bennett, Congressmen Jim Bunning, Paul Gillmore, Bill Gradison, and Tom Luken; Ben Mizell, and the members of this year's four championship Babe Ruth League teams. II. DISCUSSION The attached remarks (6 minutes, cards) pay tribute to the Reds' recent sweep of the defending world champion Oakland A's. The Reds led their division from wire to wire, defeated the Pittsburg Pirates to win the National League pennant, and then swept the A's for their first world championship since 1976. (Smith/Garmey) October 29, 1990 5 P.M. REDS PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 1:30 P.M. Director Bennett, Marge Schott, Lou Piniella, players, coaches, and official family of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. // Congressmen Bill Gradison, Tom Luken, and Paul Gillmore from Ohio. From across the river in Kentucky, a Congressman who's played good old country hardball -- Jim Bunning. Wilmer "Vinegar Bend" Mizell. Our World Series umpires: Larry Barnett, Rocky Roe, Jim Quick, Ted Hendry, Frank Pulli, Randy Marsh, and also Bruce Froemming [FREM-ing], who can't be with us. // Also, I might mention that this is the fortieth anniversary of Babe Ruth League Baseball -- and we're lucky to have the four Babe Ruth championship teams of 1990 with us. They come from Staten Island / Youngstown, Ohio / and, yes, two from a city whose team visited here last October. Oakland, California. / Best wishes from the most charismatic member of the Bush family. / You know the term "MVP" -- with us, it stands for Most Valuable Pooch. Schottzie, Millie sends her love. // Let me welcome you to the White House. And to America's salute to the Cincinnati Reds -- a team of heart, which achieved its impossible dream. 11 ( (Marge, I know Bobby Brown is President of the American League. Forgive me, but I'd like to tell a story about how as a 2 player for the New York Yankees, his roomate was my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra.) ) ( (Bobby and Yogi were reading late at night in their hotel room. Bobby was reading a medical journal -- Yogi, a comic book. Finally, Yogi put the magazine down, turned off the light, and said, "Bobby, my book had a happy ending. How did your's come out?") ) // Members of this newest Big Red Machine -- the story of the 1990 Reds had the happiest of endings. A world championship for America's oldest baseball franchise / for some of America's best baseball fans / for a team that looked its opponents in the eye // and made those opponents blink. ( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the Congressional leadership. // But not today.) ) Today, we're talking baseball. And a team that won ninety- one games in the regular season -- leading wire to wire, the first time in league history. // We're talking the team that beat a marvelous Pirates club in the playoffs. // I hope our guided missiles are as straight as Eric Davis' throw to nab Bobby Bonilla. 11 This is the team that swept the defending champion Oakland A's in an unforgettable World Series. What moments you've given us. And what memories we have. Of one of the greatest bullpens in baseball's tide of times. ( (You know how the Reds spell relief? It's easy. N-A-S-T-Y.)) // And of the Series' Most Valuable Player: Jose Rijo [REE- 3 hoh], yielding all of one run in 15 plus innings. Jose: Maybe you can lower interest rates. // Then, there's Billy Hatcher -- seven straight hits, and 9 for 12 in the Series. I'm just glad I'm not running against you in the elections next week. And, yes, Eric the Red, whom I wish continued recovery. // When I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about offensive weapons, I'm going to tell him No. 44's bat is not negotiable. // Go anywhere they love the Reds. Go to Dayton or Louisville or Des Moines or Siler City. They'll tell you about heroics too numerous to mention. of Glenn Braggs and Barry Larkin, fielding brilliantly. And Joe Oliver -- winning Game Two with a memorable base hit. And Chris Sabo, who's on a tour of Japan. // This morning I talked to NASA. /// Chris' Game Three home runs are still in orbit. // And Paul O'Neill and Herb Winningham and, yes, Tom Browning // the man who combined a World Series and the birth of a son -- batting 1,000 along the way. // Each of these men -- so many others -- were dedicated to a cause -- bringing the world championship back to the banks of the Ohio. You achieved that goal. / And Lou [Piniella] -- let me say: There were times in the last month I could have used you to help pilot my budget through Congress the way you piloted the Reds. // All of you showed why two of the most beautiful words in any language are, simply, "Play ball." Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall often says, "This is the 01' Lefthander rounding third, and heading for home." This year, 4 home for one of sport's greatest franchises was the 1990 world championship. So let me leave you by quoting another Reds' announcer, Marty Brennaman: "This one belonged to the Reds. " When it comes to baseball, Cincinnati is truly Number One. Thank you for coming here. Congratulations. And God bless the United States of America. # # # # THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 90OCT 29 PM 6:45 October 29, 1990 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON FROM: CURT SMITH SUBJECT: REMARKS AT CINCINATTI REDS VISIT I. SUMMARY On Tuesday, October 30 at 1:30 P.M., you will make brief remarks in the Rose Garden saluting the 1990 World Champion Cincinnati Reds. Among those attending will be the entire Reds team except for Eric Davis and Chris Sabo; Bill Bennett, Congressmen Jim Bunning, Paul Gillmore, Bill Gradison, and Tom Luken; Ben Mizell, and the members of this year's four championship Babe Ruth League teams. II. DISCUSSION The attached remarks (6 minutes, cards) pay tribute to the Reds' recent sweep of the defending world champion Oakland A's. The Reds led their division from wire to wire, defeated the Pittsburg Pirates to win the National League pennant, and then swept the A's for their first world championship since 1976. FRI 26 OCT 90 20:25 PG.01 LOS ANGELES, CA Document No. 186000SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 10/26/90 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/29/90 9:00 AM PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS SUBJECT: ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH CARD UNTERMEYER CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST WINSTON FITZWATER PINKERTON GRAY HAGIN HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Monday, October 29, with a copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 2 LOS. ANGELES, CA FRI 26 OCT 90 20:26 PG.01 (Smith/Garmey) 90 OCT 25 PM 1: 35 October 27, 1990 11 A.M. REDS PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 1:30 P.M. Marge Schott, Lou Piniella, players, coaches, and official family of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. 11 Best wishes, too, from the most charismatic member of the Bush family. / You know the term "MVP" -- with us, it stands for Most Valuable Pooch. Schottzie, Millie sends her love. 11 Let me welcome you to the White House. And to an occasion which should delight any fan / unless you come from Northern California: America's salute to a team of heart, which achieved its impossible dream. 11 ((I see Bobby Brown. Forgive me, Marge -- the President of the American League. Once, he was a fine player for the New York Yankees. And there's a story I'd like to tell about his roomate -- my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra. )) ( (Bobby and Yogi were reading late at night in their hotel room. Bobby was reading a medical journal -- Yogi, a comic book. Finally, Yogi put the magazine down, turned off the light, and said, "Bobby, my book had a happy ending. How did your's come out?") ) 11 Members of this newest Big Red Machine -- the story of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds had the happiest of endings. A world championship for America's oldest baseball franchise / for some CINCINNATI REDS \ ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 \ 1:30 P.M. 90 OCT 30 P12: DIRECTOR BENNETT, MARGE SCHOTT, Lou PINIELLA, PLAYERS, COACHES, AND OFFICIAL FAMILY OF THE 1990 CINCINNATI REDS. // SENATOR GLENN, CONGRESSMEN BILL GRADISON, ToM LUKEN, AND PAUL GILLMORE FROM OHTo. FROM ACROSS THE RIVER IN KENTUCKY, A CONGRESSMAN WHO'S PLAYED GOOD OLD COUNTRY HARDBALL -- JIM BUNNING. WILMER "VINEGAR BEND" MIZELL. - 2 - OUR WORLD SERIES UMPIRES: LARRY BARNETT, Rocky ROE, JIM QUICK, TED HENDRY, FRANK PULLI, RANDY MARSH, AND ALSO BRUCE FROEMMING [FREM-ING], WHO CAN'T BE WITH US. // ALSO, I MIGHT MENTION THAT THIS IS THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF BABE RUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL -- AND WE'RE LUCKY TO HAVE THE FOUR BABE RUTH CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS OF 1990 WITH US. THEY COME FROM STATEN ISLAND / YOUNGSTOWN, OHTo / AND, YES, TWO FROM A CITY WHOSE TEAM VISITED HERE LAST OCTOBER. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. / - 3 - BEST WISHES FROM THE MOST CHARISMATIC MEMBER OF THE BUSH FAMILY. / You KNOW THE TERM "MVP" -- WITH US, IT STANDS FOR MOST VALUABLE POOCH. SCHOTTZIE, MILLIE SENDS HER LOVE. // LET ME WELCOME YOU TO THE WHITE HOUSE. AND TO AMERICA'S SALUTE TO THE CINCINNATI REDS -- A TEAM OF HEART, WHICH ACHIEVED ITS IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. // - 4 - ((MARGE, I KNOW BoBBy BROWN IS PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE. FORGIVE ME, BUT I'D LIKE TO TELL A STORY ABOUT HOW AS A PLAYER FOR THE NEW YORK YANKEES, HIS ROOMMATE WAS MY FAVORITE PHILOSOPHER, Yogi BERRA.)) ((BoBBy AND Yogi WERE READING LATE AT NIGHT IN THEIR HOTEL ROOM. BoBBy WAS READING A MEDICAL JOURNAL -- YoGI, A COMIC BOOK. FINALLY, YoGI PUT THE MAGAZINE DOWN, TURNED OFF THE LIGHT, AND SAID, "BoBBy, MY BOOK HAD A HAPPY ENDING. How DID YOUR'S COME OUT?")) // - 5 - MEMBERS OF THIS NEWEST BIG RED MACHINE -- THE STORY OF THE 1990 REDS HAD THE HAPPIEST OF ENDINGS. A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR AMERICA'S OLDEST BASEBALL FRANCHISE / FOR SOME OF AMERICA'S BEST BASEBALL FANS / FOR A TEAM THAT LOOKED ITS OPPONENTS IN THE EYE // AND MADE THOSE OPPONENTS BLINK. ((You KNOW, USUALLY WHEN I'M TOLD I'LL BE HAVING A WHITE HOUSE MEETING WITH SOME HEAVY HITTERS, IT TURNS OUT TO BE THE CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP. // BUT NOT TODAY.)) - 6 - TODAY, WE'RE TALKING BASEBALL. AND A TEAM THAT WON NINETY-ONE GAMES IN THE REGULAR SEASON -- LEADING WIRE TO WIRE, THE FIRST TIME IN LEAGUE HISTORY. // WE'RE TALKING THE TEAM THAT BEAT A MARVELOUS PIRATES CLUB IN THE PLAYOFFS. // I HOPE OUR GUIDED MISSILES ARE AS STRAIGHT AS ERIC DAVIS' THROW TO NAB BoBBy BONILLA. // THIS IS THE TEAM THAT SWEPT THE DEFENDING CHAMPION OAKLAND A's IN AN UNFORGETTABLE WORLD SERIES. - 7 - WHAT MOMENTS YOU'VE GIVEN US. AND WHAT MEMORIES WE HAVE. OF ONE OF THE GREATEST BULLPENS IN BASEBALL'S TIDE OF TIMES. ((You KNOW HOW THE REDS SPELL RELIEF? It's EASY. N-A-S-T-Y.)) // AND OF THE SERIES' MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: JOSE RIJO [REE-HOH], YIELDING ALL OF ONE RUN IN 15 PLUS INNINGS. JOSE: MAYBE YOU CAN LOWER INTEREST RATES. // THEN, THERE'S BILLY HATCHER -- SEVEN STRAIGHT HITS, AND 9 FOR 12 IN THE SERIES. I'M JUST GLAD I'M NOT RUNNING AGAINST YOU IN THE ELECTIONS NEXT WEEK. - 8 - AND, YES, ERIC THE RED, WHOM I WISH CONTINUED RECOVERY. // WHEN I TALK TO MR. GORBACHEV ABOUT OFFENSIVE WEAPONS, I'M GOING TO TELL HIM No. 44's BAT IS NOT NEGOTIABLE. // Go ANYWHERE THEY LOVE THE REDS. Go TO DAYTON OR LOUISVILLE OR DES MOINES OR SILER CITY. THEY'LL TELL YOU ABOUT HEROICS TOO NUMEROUS To MENTION. OF GLENN BRAGGS AND BARRY LARKIN, FIELDING BRILLIANTLY. - 9 - AND JOE OLIVER -- WINNING GAME Two WITH A MEMORABLE BASE HIT. AND CHRIS SABO, WHO'S ON A TOUR OF JAPAN. // THIS MORNING I TALKED TO NASA. /// CHRIS' GAME THREE HOME RUNS ARE STILL IN ORBIT. // AND PAUL O'NEILL AND HERB WINNINGHAM AND, YES, ToM BROWNING // THE MAN WHO COMBINED A WORLD SERIES AND THE BIRTH OF A SON -- BATTING 1,000 ALONG THE WAY. // - 10 - EACH OF THESE MEN -- so MANY OTHERS -- WERE DEDICATED TO A CAUSE -- BRINGING THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO THE BANKS OF THE OHTo. You ACHIEVED THAT GOAL. / AND Lou [PINIELLA] -- LET ME SAY: THERE WERE TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH I COULD HAVE USED YOU TO HELP PILOT MY BUDGET THROUGH CONGRESS THE WAY YOU PILOTED THE REDS. // ALL OF YOU SHOWED WHY TWO OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WORDS IN ANY LANGUAGE ARE, SIMPLY, "PLAY BALL." - 11 - REDS' BROADCASTER JOE NUXHALL OFTEN SAYS, "THIS IS THE OL' LEFTHANDER ROUNDING THIRD, AND HEADING FOR HOME." THIS YEAR, HOME FOR ONE OF SPORT'S GREATEST FRANCHISES WAS THE 1990 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. So LET ME LEAVE YOU BY QUOTING ANOTHER REDS' ANNOUNCER, MARTY BRENNAMAN: "THIS ONE BELONGED TO THE REDS." WHEN IT COMES TO BASEBALL, CINCINNATI IS TRULY NUMBER ONE. THANK YOU FOR COMING HERE. CONGRATULATIONS. AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Far Document No. 186000SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING Charles Ba MEMORANDUMI DATE: 10/26/90 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/29/90 9:00 AM PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS SUBJECT: ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH CARD UNTERMEYER CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST WINSTON FITZWATER PINKERTON GRAY HAGIN HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Monday, October 29, with a copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: PLEASE TRUTO mEnTIon THE UMPIRES Parsico James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 (Smith/Garmey) 90 OCT 26 PM 1: 35 October 27, 1990 11 A.M. REDS PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 1:30 P.M. Marge Schott, Lou Piniella, players, coaches, and official family of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. 11 Best wishes, too, from the most charismatic member of the Bush family. / You know the term "MVP" -- with us, it stands for Most Valuable Pooch. Schottzie, Millie sends her love. // Let me welcome you to the White House. And to an occasion which should delight any fan / unless you come from Northern California: America's salute to a team of heart, which achieved its impossible dream. 11 ((I see Bobby Brown. Forgive me, Marge -- the President of the American League. Once, he was a fine player for the New York Yankees. And there's a story I'd like to tell about his roomate -- my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra. )) ( (Bobby and Yogi were reading late at night in their hotel room. Bobby was reading a medical journal -- Yogi, a comic book. Finally, Yogi put the magazine down, turned off the light, and said, "Bobby, my book had a happy ending. How did your's come out?") ) 11 Members of this newest Big Red Machine -- the story of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds had the happiest of endings. A world championship for America's oldest baseball franchise / for some 2 OE America's best baseball fans / for a team that looked its opponents in the eye // and made those opponents blink. ( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the Congressional leadership. 11 But not today. )) Today, we're talking baseball. And a team that won ninety- one games in the regular season -- leading wire to wire, the first time in league history. 11 We're talking the team that beat a marvelous Pirates club in the playoffs. 11 Eric Davis, I hope our guided missiles are as straight as your throw to nab Bobby Bonilla. 11 This is the team that swept the defending champion Oakland A's in an unforgettable World Series. What moments you've given us. And what memories we have. Of one of the greatest bullpens in baseball's tide of times. ( (You know how the Reds spell relief? It's easy. N-A-S-T-Y.) ) 11 And of the Series' Most Valuable Player: Jose Rijo, yielding all of one run in 15 plus innings. Jose: Maybe you can lower interest rates. / / Then, there's Billy Hatcher -- seven straight hits, and 9 for 12 in the Series. I'm just glad I'm not running against you in the elections next week. And, yes, Eric the Red. 11 When I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about offensive weapons, I'm going to tell him No. 44's bat is not negotiable. // Go to Dayton or Louisville or Nashville or Siler City. They'll tell you about heroics too numerous to mention. Of Glen Braggs and Barry Larkin, fielding brilliantly. And Joe Oliver 3 -- winning Game Two with a memorable base hit. And Chris Sabo 11 Chris, this morning I talked to NASA [PAUSE]. Your Game Three home runs are still in orbit. 11 And Paul O'Neill and Herb Winningham and, yes, Tom Browning 11 the man who combined a World Series and the birth of a son -- batting 1,000 along the way. // Each of these men -- so many others -- were dedicated to a cause -- bringing the world championship back to the banks of the Ohio. You achieved that goal. / And Lou [Piniella] -- let me say: There were times in the last month I could have used you to help pilot my budget through Congress the way you piloted the Reds. 11 All of you showed why two of the most beautiful words in any language are, simply, "Play ball." Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall often says, "This is the 01' Lefthander rounding third, and heading for home." This year, home for one of sport's greatest franchises was the 1990 world championship. So let me leave you by paraphrasing another Reds' announcer, Marty Brennaman: "This year belonged to the Reds." When it comes to baseball, Cincinnati is truly Number One. Thank you for coming here. Congratulations. And God bless the United States of America. # # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 90 OCT 30 A9:41 October 29, 1990 MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON FROM: ROGER B. PORTER RBP SUBJECT: Presidential Remarks: Cincinnati Reds 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 Document No. 186000SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 10/26/90 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/29/90 9:00 AM SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH CARD UNTERMEYER CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST WINSTON FITZWATER PINKERTON GRAY HAGIN HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Monday, October 29, with a copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 (Smith/Garmey) 90 OCT 26 PM 1: 35 October 27, 1990 11 A.M. REDS PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 1:30 P.M. Marge Schott, Lou Piniella, players, coaches, and official family of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. // Best wishes, too, from the most charismatic member of the Bush family. / You know the term "MVP" -- with us, it stands for Most Valuable Pooch. Schottzie, Millie sends her love. 11 Let me welcome you to the White House. And to an occasion which should delight any fan / unless you come from Northern California: America's salute to a team of heart, which achieved its impossible dream. 11 ((I see Bobby Brown. Forgive me, Marge -- the President of the American League. Once, he was a fine player for the New York Yankees. And there's a story I'd like to tell about his roomate -- my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra. )) ((Bobby and Yogi were reading late at night in their hotel room. Bobby was reading a medical journal -- Yogi, a comic book. Finally, Yogi put the magazine down, turned off the light, and said, "Bobby, my book had a happy ending. How did your's come out?") ) // Members of this newest Big Red Machine -- the story of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds had the happiest of endings. A world championship for America's oldest baseball franchise / for some 2 OF America's best baseball fans / for a team that looked its opponents in the eye // and made those opponents blink. ( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the Congressional leadership. 11 But not today. )) Today, we're talking baseball. And a team that won ninety- one games in the regular season -- leading wire to wire, the first time in league history. 11 We're talking the team that beat a marvelous Pirates club in the playoffs. // Eric Davis, I hope our guided missiles are as straight as your throw to nab Bobby Bonilla. // This is the team that swept the defending champion Oakland A's in an unforgettable World Series. What moments you've given us. And what memories we have. Of one of the greatest bullpens in baseball's tide of times. ( (You know how the Reds spell relief? It's easy. N-A-S-T-Y.)) 11 And of the Series' Most Valuable Player: Jose Rijo, yielding all of one run in 15 plus innings. Jose: Maybe you can lower interest rates. // Then, there's Billy Hatcher -- seven straight hits, and 9 for 12 in the Series. I'm just glad I'm not running against you in the elections next week. And, yes, Eric the Red. 11 When I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about offensive weapons, I'm going to tell him No. 44's bat is not negotiable. 11 Go to Dayton or Louisville or Nashville or Siler City. They'll tell you about heroics too numerous to mention. Of Glen Braggs and Barry Larkin, fielding brilliantly. And Joe Oliver 3 -- winning Game Two with a memorable base hit. And Chris Sabo // Chris, this morning I talked to NASA [PAUSE]. Your Game Three home runs are still in orbit. // And Paul O'Neill and Herb Winningham and, yes, Tom Browning 11 the man who combined a World Series and the birth of a son -- batting 1,000 along the way. // Each of these men -- so many others -- were dedicated to a cause -- bringing the world championship back to the banks of the Ohio. You achieved that goal. / And Lou [Piniella] -- let me say: There were times in the last month I could have used you to help pilot my budget through Congress the way you piloted the Reds. 11 All of you showed why two of the most beautiful words in any language are, simply, "Play ball." Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall often says, "This is the 01' Lefthander rounding third, and heading for home." This year, home for one of sport's greatest franchises was the 1990 world championship. So let me leave you by paraphrasing another Reds' announcer, Marty Brennaman: "This year belonged to the Reds." When it comes to baseball, Cincinnati is truly Number One. Thank you for coming here. Congratulations. And God bless the United States of America. # # # # THE WHITE HOUSE 90 OCT 29 P6: 45 WASHINGTON October 29, 1990 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON FROM: CURT SMITH s SUBJECT: REMARKS AT CINCINATTI REDS VISIT I. SUMMARY On Tuesday, October 30 at 1:30 P.M., you will make brief remarks in the Rose Garden saluting the 1990 World Champion Cincinnati Reds. Among those attending will be the entire Reds team except for Eric Davis and Chris Sabo; Bill Bennett, Congressmen Jim Bunning, Paul Gillmore, Bill Gradison, and Tom Luken; Ben Mizell, and the members of this year's four championship Babe Ruth League teams. II. DISCUSSION The attached remarks (6 minutes, cards) pay tribute to the Reds' recent sweep of the defending world champion Oakland A's. The Reds led their division from wire to wire, defeated the Pittsburg Pirates to win the National League pennant, and then swept the A's for their first world championship since 1976. (Smith/Garmey) October 29, 1990 5 P.M. REDS PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 1:30 P.M. Secretary Bennett, Marge Schott, Lou Piniella, players, coaches, and official family of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. // Congressmen Bill Gradison, Tom Luken, and Paul Gillmore from Ohio. From across the river in Kentucky, a Congressman who's played good old country hardball -- Jim Bunning. Wilmer "Vinegar Bend" Mizell. Our World Series umpires: Larry Barnett, Rocky Roe, Jim Quick, Ted Hendry, Frank Pulli, Randy Marsh, and also Bruce Froemming [FREM-ing], who can't be with us. // Also, I. might mention that this is the fortieth anniversary of Babe Ruth League Baseball -- and we're lucky to have the four Babe Ruth championship teams of 1990 with us. They come from Staten Island / Youngstown, Ohio / and, yes, two from a city whose team visited here last October. Oakland, California. / Best wishes from the most charismatic member of the Bush family. / You know the term "MVP" -- with us, it stands for Most Valuable Pooch. Schottzie, Millie sends her love. // Let me welcome you to the White House. And to America's salute to the Cincinnati Reds -- a team of heart, which achieved its impossible dream. // ( (Marge, I know Bobby Brown is President of the American League. Forgive me, but I'd like to tell a story about how as a 2 player for the New York Yankees, his roomate was my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra. " ( (Bobby and Yogi were reading late at night in their hotel room. Bobby was reading a medical journal -- Yogi, a comic book. Finally, Yogi put the magazine down, turned off the light, and said, "Bobby, my book had a happy ending. How did your's come out?") ) // Members of this newest Big Red Machine -- the story of the 1990 Reds had the happiest of endings. A world championship for America's oldest baseball franchise / for some of America's best baseball fans / for a team that looked its opponents in the eye // and made those opponents blink. ((You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the Congressional leadership. // But not today.) )) Today, we're talking baseball. And a team that won ninety- one games in the regular season -- leading wire to wire, the first time in league history. // We're talking the team that beat a marvelous Pirates club in the playoffs. // I hope our guided missiles are as straight as Eric Davis' throw to nab Bobby Bonilla. 11 This is the team that swept the defending champion Oakland A's in an unforgettable World Series. What moments you've given us. And what memories we have. of one of the greatest bullpens in baseball's tide of times. ( (You know how the Reds spell relief? It's easy. N-A-S-T-Y.)) // And of the Series' Most Valuable Player: Jose Rijo [REE- 3 hoh], yielding all of one run in 15 plus innings. Jose: Maybe you can lower interest rates. 11 Then, there's Billy Hatcher -- seven straight hits, and 9 for 12 in the Series. I'm just glad I'm not running against you in the elections next week. And, yes, Eric the Red, whom I wish continued recovery. // When I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about offensive weapons, I'm going to tell him No. 44's bat is not negotiable. // Go anywhere they love the Reds. Go to Dayton or Louisville or Des Moines or Siler City. They'll tell you about heroics too numerous to mention. Of Glenn Braggs and Barry Larkin, fielding brilliantly. And Joe Oliver -- winning Game Two with a memorable base hit. And Chris Sabo, who's on a tour of Japan. // This morning I talked to NASA. /// Chris' Game Three home runs are still in orbit. // And Paul O'Neill and Herb Winningham and, yes, Tom Browning // the man who combined a World Series and the birth of a son -- batting 1,000 along the way. // Each of these men -- so many others -- were dedicated to a cause -- bringing the world championship back to the banks of the Ohio. You achieved that goal. / And Lou [Piniella] -- let me say: There were times in the last month I could have used you to help pilot my budget through Congress the way you piloted the Reds. // All of you showed why two of the most beautiful words in any language are, simply, "Play ball." Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall often says, "This is the 01' Lefthander rounding third, and heading for home." This year, 4 home for one of sport's greatest franchises was the 1990 world championship. So let me leave you by quoting another Reds' announcer, Marty Brennaman: "This one belonged to the Reds. II When it comes to baseball, Cincinnati is truly Number One. Thank you for coming here. Congratulations. And God bless the United States of America. # # # # DD. comments (Smith/Garmey) Also, Curt's comments October 27, 1990 11 A.M. REDS PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 1:30 P.M. Marge Schott, Lou Piniella, players, coaches, and official family of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. // Best wishes, too, from the most charismatic member of the Bush family. / You know the term "MVP" -- with us, it stands for Most Valuable Pooch. Schottzie, Millie sends her love. // Let me welcome you to the White House. And to an occasion which should delight any fan / unless you come from Northern California: America's salute to a team of heart, which achieved its impossible dream. // Marge, [ Know how as is ((I see Bobby Brown I Forgive me, Marge the President of Forgive me, but I'd like to rell a story about whe he the American League. Once, he was a fine player for the New York his roomate was Yankees And there's a story I'd like to tell about his roomate \ my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra. )) ( ( Bobby and Yogi were reading late at night in their hotel room. Bobby was reading a medical journal -- Yogi, a comic book. Finally, Yogi put the magazine down, turned off the light, and said, "Bobby, my book had a happy ending. How did your's come out?") ) // Members of this newest Big Red Machine -- the story of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds had the happiest of endings. A world championship for America's oldest baseball franchise / for some 2 of America's best baseball fans / for a team that looked its opponents in the eye // and made those opponents blink. ( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the Congressional leadership. // But not today. )) Today, we're talking baseball. And a team that won ninety- one games in the regular season -- leading wire to wire, the first time in league history. // We're talking the team that I hope our guided beat a marvelous Pirates club in the playoffs. // Eric Davis, I missiles are as straight as Fric Davis' than to nab Bobby Bonilla. hope our guided missiles are as straight as your throw to nab Bobby Bonilla // This is the team that swept Ster the defending And that champion Oakland A's in an unforgettable World Series. What moments you've given us. And what memories we have. Of one of the greatest bullpens in baseball's tide of times. ( (You know how the Reds spell relief? It's easy. N-A-S-T-Y.)) // And of the Series' Most Valuable Player: Jose Rijo, yielding all of one run in 15 plus innings. Jose: Maybe you can lower interest rates. // whom [ wish continued recovery. Then, there's Billy Hatcher -- seven straight hits, and 9 for 12 in the Series. I'm just glad I'm not running against you in the elections next week. And, yes, Eric the Red. // When I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about offensive weapons, I'm going to tell DP him No. 44's bat is not negotiable. // anywher they love the Reds Go to Dayton or Louisville or Nashville or Siler City. what have he does & throws reds do They'll tell you about heroics too numerous to mention. Of Glen Braggs and Barry Larkin, fielding brilliantly. And Joe Oliver , who's on a Now 5 Japan. 3 -- winning Game Two with a memorable base hit. And Chris Sabo // Chriss' this morning I talked to NASA [PAUSE]. Your Game Three home runs are still in orbit. 11 And Paul O'Neill and Herb Winningham and, yes, Tom Browning 11 the man who combined a World Series and the birth of a son -- batting 1,000 along the way. // Each of these men -- so many others -- were dedicated to a cause -- bringing the world championship back to the banks of the Ohio. You achieved that goal. / And Lou [Piniella] -- let me say: There were times in the last month I could have used you to help pilot my budget through Congress the way you piloted the Reds. // All of you showed why two of the most beautiful words in any language are, simply, "Play ball." Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall often says, "This is the 01' Lefthander rounding third, and heading for home." This year, home for one of sport's greatest franchises was the 1990 world championship. So let me leave you by paraphrasing another Reds' announcer, Marty Brennaman: "This year belonged to the Reds." When it comes to baseball, Cincinnati is truly Number One. Thank you for coming here. Congratulations. And God bless the United States of America. # # # # Document No. 186000SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 90 OCT 26 P3: 35 DATE: 10/26/90 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/29/90 9:00 AM PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS SUBJECT: ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE N/C SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER N/C DARMAN N/U ROGICH CARD UNTERMEYER CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST WINSTON FITZWATER PINKERTON N/C GRAY HAGIN HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Monday, October 29, with a copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 unpires (Smith/Garmey) 90 OCT 26 PM 1: 35 October 27, 1990 11 A.M. REDS PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 1:30 P.M. Marge Schott, Lou Piniella, players, coaches, and official family of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. // Best wishes, too, from the most charismatic member of the Bush family. / You know the term "MVP" -- with us, it stands for Most Valuable Pooch. Schottzie, Millie sends her love. 11 Let me welcome you to the White House. And to an occasion which should delight any fan / unless you come from Northern California: America's salute to a team of heart, which achieved its impossible dream. // Marge, Ikmow is ( (I see Bobby Brown, Forgive me, Marge -- the President of Forgive me, but I'd like to tell a story about how as the American League. Once, he was a fine player for the New York his soomate was Yankeesx And there's a story I'd like to tell about his roomate -- my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra. )) ( (Bobby and Yogi were reading late at night in their hotel room. Bobby was reading a medical journal -- Yogi, a comic book. Finally, Yogi put the magazine down, turned off the light, and said, "Bobby, my book had a happy ending. How did your's come out?") ) // Members of this newest Big Red Machine -- the story of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds had the happiest of endings. A world championship for America's oldest baseball franchise / for some 2 OF America's best baseball fans / for a team that looked its opponents in the eye // and made those opponents blink. ( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the Congressional leadership. // But not today. )) Today, we're talking baseball. And a team that won ninety- one games in the regular season -- leading wire to wire, the first time in league history. // We're talking the team that beat a marvelous Pirates club in the playoffs. // Eric Davis, I I hope our guided missiles hope guided are as straightas Eric Davis throw to nab Bobby Bonella our missiles are as straight as your throw to nab Bobby Bonilla. // This is the team that swept the defending champion Oakland A's in an unforgettable World Series. What moments you've given us. And what memories we have. Of one of the greatest bullpens in baseball's tide of times. ( (You know how the Reds spell relief? It's easy. N-A-S-T-Y.)) // And of the Series' Most Valuable Player: Jose Rijo, yielding all of one run in 15 plus innings. Jose: Maybe you can lower interest rates. // wish contenued who I hope $ recovery. Then, there's Billy Hatcher -- seven straight hits, and 9 for 12 in the Series. I'm just glad I'm not running against you in the elections next week. And, yes, Eric the Red // When I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about offensive weapons, I'm going to tell him No. 44's bat is not negotiable. // Goanywhere they love the Reds Go to Dayton or Louisville or Nashville or Siler City. They'll tell you about heroics too numerous to mention. Of Glen Braggs and Barry Larkin, fielding brilliantly. And Joe Oliver whos now on tour in 3 I apan -- winning Game Two with a memorable base hit. And Chris Sabo // Chris' Chris, this morning I talked to NASA [PAUSE]. Your Game Three home runs are still in orbit. // And Paul O'Neill and Herb Winningham and, yes, Tom Browning // the man who combined a World Series and the birth of a son -- batting 1,000 along the way. // Each of these men -- so many others -- were dedicated to a cause -- bringing the world championship back to the banks of the Ohio. You achieved that goal. / And Lou [Piniella] -- let me say: There were times in the last month I could have used you to help pilot my budget through Congress the way you piloted the Reds. // All of you showed why two of the most beautiful words in any language are, simply, "Play ball." Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall often says, "This is the 01' Lefthander rounding third, and heading for home." This year, home for one of sport's greatest franchises was the 1990 world championship. So let me leave you by paraphrasing another Reds' announcer, Marty Brennaman: "This year belonged to the Reds." When it comes to baseball, Cincinnati is truly Number One. Thank you for coming here. Congratulations. And God bless the United States of America. # # # # on Document No. 186000SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 90 OCT 29 All : 35 DATE: 10/26/90 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/29/90 9:00 AM PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS SUBJECT: ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH CARD UNTERMEYER CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST WINSTON FITZWATER PINKERTON GRAY HAGIN HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Monday, October 29, with a copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: PLEASE TRUTO mEnTIon THE UMPIRES James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 (Smith/Garmey) 90 OCT 26 PM 35 October 27, 1990 11 A.M. REDS PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 1:30 P.M. Marge Schott, Lou Piniella, players, coaches, and official family of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. 11 Best wishes, too, from the most charismatic member of the Bush family. / You know the term "MVP" -- with us, it stands for Most Valuable Pooch. Schottzie, Millie sends her love. 11 Let me welcome you to the White House. And to an occasion which should delight any fan / unless you come from Northern California: America's salute to a team of heart, which achieved its impossible dream. 11 ( (I see Bobby Brown. Forgive me, Marge -- the President of the American League. Once, he was a fine player for the New York Yankees. And there's a story I'd like to tell about his roomate -- my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra. )) ( (Bobby and Yogi were reading late at night in their hotel room. Bobby was reading a medical journal -- Yogi, a comic book. Finally, Yogi put the magazine down, turned off the light, and said, "Bobby, my book had a happy ending. How did your's come out?") ) // Members of this newest Big Red Machine -- the story of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds had the happiest of endings. A world championship for America's oldest baseball franchise / for some 2 OF America's best baseball fans / for a team that looked its opponents in the eye 11 and made those opponents blink. ( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the Congressional leadership. 11 But not today.) ) Today, we're talking baseball. And a team that won ninety- one games in the regular season -- leading wire to wire, the first time in league history. 11 We're talking the team that beat a marvelous Pirates club in the playoffs. // Eric Davis, I hope our guided missiles are as straight as your throw to nab Bobby Bonilla. 11 This is the team that swept the defending champion Oakland A's in an unforgettable World Series. What moments you've given us. And what memories we have. of one of the greatest bullpens in baseball's tide of times. ( (You know how the Reds spell relief? It's easy. N-A-S-T-Y.)) 11 And of the Series' Most Valuable Player: Jose Rijo, yielding all of one run in 15 plus innings. Jose: Maybe you can lower interest rates. // Then, there's Billy Hatcher -- seven straight hits, and 9 for 12 in the Series. I'm just glad I'm not running against you in the elections next week. And, yes, Eric the Red. 11 When I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about offensive weapons, I'm going to tell him No. 44's bat is not negotiable. // Go to Dayton or Louisville or Nashville or Siler City. They'll tell you about heroics too numerous to mention. Of Glen Braggs and Barry Larkin, fielding brilliantly. And Joe Oliver 3 -- winning Game Two with a memorable base hit. And Chris Sabo 11 Chris, this morning I talked to NASA [PAUSE]. Your Game Three home runs are still in orbit. // And Paul O'Neill and Herb Winningham and, yes, Tom Browning // the man who combined a World Series and the birth of a son -- batting 1,000 along the way. 11 Each of these men -- so many others -- were dedicated to a cause -- bringing the world championship back to the banks of the Ohio. You achieved that goal. / And Lou [Piniella] -- let me say: There were times in the last month I could have used you to help pilot my budget through Congress the way you piloted the Reds. 11 All of you showed why two of the most beautiful words in any language are, simply, "Play ball." Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall often says, "This is the 01' Lefthander rounding third, and heading for home." This year, home for one of sport's greatest franchises was the 1990 world championship. So let me leave you by paraphrasing another Reds' announcer, Marty Brennaman: "This year belonged to the Reds." " When it comes to baseball, Cincinnati is truly Number One. Thank you for coming here. Congratulations. And God bless the United States of America. # # # # SENT BY:The TICKET CENTER 10-29-90 :12:13PM ; LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS- 2024566218:# 1 Document No. 186000SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 90 OCT 29 All:13 DATE: 10/26/90 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/29/90 9:00 AM PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS SUBJECT: ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH CARD UNTERMEYER CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST WINSTON FITZWATER PINKERTON GRAY HAGIN HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Monday, October 29, with a copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: no comments 10/29 James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 Document No. 186000SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 90 OCT 29 A9: 35 DATE: 10/26/90 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/29/90 9:00 AM PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS SUBJECT: ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH CARD UNTERMEYER CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST WINSTON FITZWATER PINKERTON GRAY HAGIN HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Monday, October 29, with a copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: no comment James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 (Smith/Garmey) 90 OCT 26 PM : 35 October 27, 1990 11 A.M. REDS PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 1:30 P.M. Marge Schott, Lou Piniella, players, coaches, and official family of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. 11 Best wishes, too, from the most charismatic member of the Bush family. / You know the term "MVP" -- with us, it stands for Most Valuable Pooch. Schottzie, Millie sends her love. 11 Let me welcome you to the White House. And to an occasion which should delight any fan / unless you come from Northern California: America's salute to a team of heart, which achieved its impossible dream. 11 ( (I see Bobby Brown. Forgive me, Marge -- the President of the American League. Once, he was a fine player for the New York Yankees. And there's a story I'd like to tell about his roomate -- my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra. )) ( (Bobby and Yogi were reading late at night in their hotel room. Bobby was reading a medical journal -- Yogi, a comic book. Finally, Yogi put the magazine down, turned off the light, and said, "Bobby, my book had a happy ending. How did your's come out?") ) // Members of this newest Big Red Machine -- the story of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds had the happiest of endings. A world championship for America's oldest baseball franchise / for some 2 OF America's best baseball fans / for a team that looked its opponents in the eye // and made those opponents blink. ( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the Congressional leadership. // But not today. )) Today, we're talking baseball. And a team that won ninety- one games in the regular season -- leading wire to wire, the first time in league history. 11 We're talking the team that beat a marvelous Pirates club in the playoffs. // Eric Davis, I hope our guided missiles are as straight as your throw to nab Bobby Bonilla. 11 This is the team that swept the defending champion Oakland A's in an unforgettable World Series. What moments you've given us. And what memories we have. Of one of the greatest bullpens in baseball's tide of times. ( (You know how the Reds spell relief? It's easy. N-A-S-T-Y.)) 11 And of the Series' Most Valuable Player: Jose Rijo, yielding all of one run in 15 plus innings. Jose: Maybe you can lower interest rates. // Then, there's Billy Hatcher -- seven straight hits, and 9 for 12 in the Series. I'm just glad I'm not running against you in the elections next week. And, yes, Eric the Red. 11 When I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about offensive weapons, I'm going to tell him No. 44's bat is not negotiable. // Go to Dayton or Louisville or Nashville or Siler City. They'll tell you about heroics too numerous to mention. Of Glen Braggs and Barry Larkin, fielding brilliantly. And Joe Oliver 3 -- winning Game Two with a memorable base hit. And Chris Sabo // Chris, this morning I talked to NASA [PAUSE]. Your Game Three home runs are still in orbit. // And Paul O'Neill and Herb Winningham and, yes, Tom Browning 11 the man who combined a World Series and the birth of a son -- batting 1,000 along the way. // Each of these men -- so many others -- were dedicated to a cause -- bringing the world championship back to the banks of the Ohio. You achieved that goal. / And Lou [Piniella] -- let me say: There were times in the last month I could have used you to help pilot my budget through Congress the way you piloted the Reds. // All of you showed why two of the most beautiful words in any language are, simply, "Play ball." Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall often says, "This is the 01' Lefthander rounding third, and heading for home." This year, home for one of sport's greatest franchises was the 1990 world championship. So let me leave you by paraphrasing another Reds' announcer, Marty Brennaman: "This year belonged to the Reds." When it comes to baseball, Cincinnati is truly Number One. Thank you for coming here. Congratulations. And God bless the United States of America. # # # # on Document No. 186000SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 90 OCT 29 A9:34 A DATE: 10/26/90 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/29/90 9:00 AM PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS SUBJECT: ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH CARD UNTERMEYER CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST WINSTON FITZWATER PINKERTON GRAY HAGIN HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Monday, October 29, with a copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: PLEASE TRUTO mEnTIon THE UMPIRES Plansico James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 (Smith/Garmey) 90 OCT 26 PM 1: 35 October 27, 1990 11 A.M. REDS PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 1:30 P.M. Marge Schott, Lou Piniella, players, coaches, and official family of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds. // Best wishes, too, from the most charismatic member of the Bush family. / You know the term "MVP" -- with us, it stands for Most Valuable Pooch. Schottzie, Millie sends her love. 11 Let me welcome you to the White House. And to an occasion which should delight any fan / unless you come from Northern California: America's salute to a team of heart, which achieved its impossible dream. 11 ( (I see Bobby Brown. Forgive me, Marge -- the President of the American League. Once, he was a fine player for the New York Yankees. And there's a story I'd like to tell about his roomate -- my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra. )) ( (Bobby and Yogi were reading late at night in their hotel room. Bobby was reading a medical journal -- Yogi, a comic book. Finally, Yogi put the magazine down, turned off the light, and said, "Bobby, my book had a happy ending. How did your's come out?") ) // Members of this newest Big Red Machine -- the story of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds had the happiest of endings. A world championship for America's oldest baseball franchise / for some 2 OF America best baseball fans / for a team that looked its opponents in the eye // and made those opponents blink. ( (You know, usually when I'm told I'll be having a White House meeting with some heavy hitters, it turns out to be the Congressional leadership. // But not today.) )) Today, we're talking baseball. And a team that won ninety- one games in the regular season -- leading wire to wire, the first time in league history. 11 We're talking the team that beat a marvelous Pirates club in the playoffs. 11 Eric Davis, I hope our guided missiles are as straight as your throw to nab Bobby Bonilla. 11 This is the team that swept the defending champion Oakland A's in an unforgettable World Series. What moments you've given us. And what memories we have. Of one of the greatest bullpens in baseball's tide of times. ( (You know how the Reds spell relief? It's easy. N-A-S-T-Y.)) 11 And of the Series' Most Valuable Player: Jose Rijo, yielding all of one run in 15 plus innings. Jose: Maybe you can lower interest rates. 11 Then, there's Billy Hatcher -- seven straight hits, and 9 for 12 in the Series. I'm just glad I'm not running against you in the elections next week. And, yes, Eric the Red. 11 When I talk to Mr. Gorbachev about offensive weapons, I'm going to tell him No. 44's bat is not negotiable. 11 Go to Dayton or Louisville or Nashville or Siler City. They'll tell you about heroics too numerous to mention. of Glen Braggs and Barry Larkin, fielding brilliantly. And Joe Oliver 3 -- winning Game Two with a memorable base hit. And Chris Sabo 11 Chris, this morning I talked to NASA [PAUSE]. Your Game Three home runs are still in orbit. 11 And Paul O'Neill and Herb Winningham and, yes, Tom Browning 11 the man who combined a World Series and the birth of a son -- batting 1,000 along the way. // Each of these men -- so many others -- were dedicated to a cause -- bringing the world championship back to the banks of the Ohio. You achieved that goal. / And Lou [Piniella] -- let me say: There were times in the last month I could have used you to help pilot my budget through Congress the way you piloted the Reds. 11 All of you showed why two of the most beautiful words in any language are, simply, "Play ball." Reds' broadcaster Joe Nuxhall often says, "This is the 01' Lefthander rounding third, and heading for home." This year, home for one of sport's greatest franchises was the 1990 world championship. So let me leave you by paraphrasing another Reds' announcer, Marty Brennaman: "This year belonged to the Reds." When it comes to baseball, Cincinnati is truly Number One. Thank you for coming here. Congratulations. And God bless the United States of America. # # # # SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 10-26-90 ; 18:10 ; The White House- CABINET AFFAIRS;# 1 Document No. 186000SS 90 OCT 26 P6WHJTE HOUSE 9STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 10/26/90 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/29/90 9:00 AM SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CINCINNATI REDS ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH CARD UNTERMEYER CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST WINSTON FITZWATER PINKERTON GRAY HAGIN HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 9:00 AM, Monday, October 29, with a copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: NO COMMENTS. THANKS. HOLLY WILLIAMSON 10-26-90 Hw Hally " James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 CINCINNATI REDS \ ROSE GARDEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1990 \ 1:30 P.M. 90 OCT DIRECTOR BENNETT, MARGE SCHOTT, Lou PINIELLA, PLAYERS, COACHES, AND OFFICIAL FAMILY OF THE 1990 CINCINNATI REDS. // SENATOR GLENN, CONGRESSMEN BILL GRADISON, ToM LUKEN, AND PAUL GILLMORE FROM OHTo. FROM ACROSS THE RIVER IN KENTUCKY, A CONGRESSMAN WHO'S PLAYED GOOD OLD COUNTRY HARDBALL -- JIM BUNNING. WILMER "VINEGAR BEND" MIZELL. - 2 - OUR WORLD SERIES UMPIRES: LARRY BARNETT, ROCKY ROE, JIM QUICK, TED HENDRY, FRANK PULLI, RANDY MARSH, AND ALSO BRUCE FROEMMING [FREM-ING], WHO CAN'T BE WITH US. // ALSO, I MIGHT MENTION THAT THIS IS THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF BABE RUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL -- AND WE'RE LUCKY TO HAVE THE FOUR BABE RUTH CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS OF 1990 WITH US. THEY COME FROM STATEN ISLAND / YOUNGSTOWN, OHTo / AND, YES, TWO FROM A CITY WHOSE TEAM VISITED HERE LAST OCTOBER. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. / - 3 - BEST WISHES FROM THE MOST CHARISMATIC MEMBER OF THE BUSH FAMILY. / You KNOW THE TERM "MVP" -- WITH US, IT STANDS FOR MOST VALUABLE POOCH. SCHOTTZIE, MILLIE SENDS HER LOVE. // LET ME WELCOME YOU TO THE WHITE HOUSE. AND TO AMERICA'S SALUTE TO THE CINCINNATI REDS -- A TEAM OF HEART, WHICH ACHIEVED ITS IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. // - 4 - ((MARGE, I KNOW BOBBY BROWN IS PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE. FORGIVE ME, BUT I'D LIKE TO TELL A STORY ABOUT HOW AS A PLAYER FOR THE NEW YORK YANKEES, HIS ROOMMATE WAS MY FAVORITE PHILOSOPHER, Yogi BERRA.)) ((BoBBy AND Yogi WERE READING LATE AT NIGHT IN THEIR HOTEL ROOM. BoBBy WAS READING A MEDICAL JOURNAL -- YOGI, A COMIC BOOK. FINALLY, Yogi PUT THE MAGAZINE DOWN, TURNED OFF THE LIGHT, AND SAID, "BoBBy, MY BOOK HAD A HAPPY ENDING. How DID YOUR'S COME оит?")) // - 5 - MEMBERS OF THIS NEWEST BIG RED MACHINE -- THE STORY OF THE 1990 REDS HAD THE HAPPIEST OF ENDINGS. A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR AMERICA'S OLDEST BASEBALL FRANCHISE / FOR SOME OF AMERICA'S BEST BASEBALL FANS / FOR A TEAM THAT LOOKED ITS OPPONENTS IN THE EYE // AND MADE THOSE OPPONENTS BLINK. ((You KNOW, USUALLY WHEN I'M TOLD I'LL BE HAVING A WHITE HOUSE MEETING WITH SOME HEAVY HITTERS, IT TURNS OUT TO BE THE CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP. // BUT NOT TODAY.)) - 6 - TODAY, WE'RE TALKING BASEBALL. AND A TEAM THAT WON NINETY-ONE GAMES IN THE REGULAR SEASON -- LEADING WIRE TO WIRE, THE FIRST TIME IN LEAGUE HISTORY. // WE'RE TALKING THE TEAM THAT BEAT A MARVELOUS PIRATES CLUB IN THE PLAYOFFS. // I HOPE OUR GUIDED MISSILES ARE AS STRAIGHT AS ERIC DAVIS' THROW TO NAB BoBBy BONILLA. // THIS IS THE TEAM THAT SWEPT THE DEFENDING CHAMPION OAKLAND A's IN AN UNFORGETTABLE WORLD SERIES. - 7 - WHAT MOMENTS YOU'VE GIVEN US. AND WHAT MEMORIES WE HAVE. OF ONE OF THE GREATEST BULLPENS IN BASEBALL'S TIDE OF TIMES. ((You KNOW HOW THE REDS SPELL RELIEF? It's EASY. N-A-S-T-Y.)) // AND OF THE SERIES' MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: JOSE RIJO [REE-HOH], YIELDING ALL OF ONE RUN IN 15 PLUS INNINGS. JOSE: MAYBE YOU CAN LOWER INTEREST RATES. // THEN, THERE'S BILLY HATCHER -- SEVEN STRAIGHT HITS, AND 9 FOR 12 IN THE SERIES. I'M JUST GLAD I'M NOT RUNNING AGAINST YOU IN THE ELECTIONS NEXT WEEK. - 8 - AND, YES, ERIC THE RED, WHOM I WISH CONTINUED RECOVERY. // WHEN I TALK TO MR. GORBACHEV ABOUT OFFENSIVE WEAPONS, I'M GOING TO TELL HIM No. 44's BAT IS NOT NEGOTIABLE. // Go ANYWHERE THEY LOVE THE REDS. Go TO DAYTON OR LOUISVILLE OR DES MOINES OR SILER CITY. THEY'LL TELL YOU ABOUT HEROICS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. OF GLENN BRAGGS AND BARRY LARKIN, FIELDING BRILLIANTLY. - 9 - AND JOE OLIVER -- WINNING GAME Two WITH A MEMORABLE BASE HIT. AND CHRIS SABO, WHO'S ON A TOUR OF JAPAN. // THIS MORNING I TALKED TO NASA. /// CHRIS' GAME THREE HOME RUNS ARE STILL IN ORBIT. // AND PAUL O'NEILL AND HERB WINNINGHAM AND, YES, ToM BROWNING // THE MAN WHO COMBINED A WORLD SERIES AND THE BIRTH OF A SON -- BATTING 1,000 ALONG THE WAY. // - 10 - EACH OF THESE MEN -- so MANY OTHERS -- WERE DEDICATED TO A CAUSE -- BRINGING THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO THE BANKS OF THE OHTo. You ACHIEVED THAT GOAL. / AND Lou [PINIELLA] -- LET ME SAY: THERE WERE TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH I COULD HAVE USED YOU TO HELP PILOT MY BUDGET THROUGH CONGRESS THE WAY YOU PILOTED THE REDS. // ALL OF YOU SHOWED WHY TWO OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WORDS IN ANY LANGUAGE ARE, SIMPLY, "PLAY BALL." - 11 - REDS' BROADCASTER JOE NUXHALL OFTEN SAYS, "THIS IS THE OL' LEFTHANDER ROUNDING THIRD, AND HEADING FOR HOME." THIS YEAR, HOME FOR ONE OF SPORT'S GREATEST FRANCHISES WAS THE 1990 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. So LET ME LEAVE YOU BY QUOTING ANOTHER REDS' ANNOUNCER, MARTY BRENNAMAN: "THIS ONE BELONGED TO THE REDS." WHEN IT COMES TO BASEBALL, CINCINNATI IS TRULY NUMBER ONE. THANK YOU FOR COMING HERE. CONGRATULATIONS. AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.