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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
EDWARD E. McNALLY
ww
SUBJECT:
REMARKS TO THE RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, January 22, 1991, at 7:40 p.m., you will
address the annual black-tie dinner of the Reserve Officers
Association at the Washington Hilton. An audience of 1,500
reserve officers from all branches of the service is
expected.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks (14 minutes, on teleprompter) review the
reasons for our action in the Gulf, applaud the early
successes of our forces and the support of the American
people, and sketch the kind of peace we seek once
hostilities have ended.
McNally/Simon
Jan. 22, 1991
Draft Five (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
((At ease!)) Thank you, Gen. Bob Hope. And thank you,
each of you -- not for standing up to greet me -- but for
standing up for the fighting men and women defending freedom
tonight in the Persian Gulf!
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts."
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!"
of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a decisive moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word.
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun.
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish.
War is never cheap or easy. But there are times when truth
can't be ignored, when duty cannot be shirked. While the world
waited, Saddam Hussein sought to ravage an innocent neighbor,
acquire atomic weapons, cripple the world's economies, and derail
both the Coalition and its efforts for peace. Look at the past
week: While we've labored mightily to avoid civilian casualties,
Saddam has labored to inflict them -- raining ballistic missiles
upon innocent woman and children. And now -- in a barbarous
parade that violates every standard of civilized conduct -- the
brutality of the Iraqi regime is revealed in the bruised and
swollen faces of captured Allied pilots.
Well, it's not going to work. These outrages leave the
Coalition only more angry, more determined to prevail, and more
3
resolved to see that all those responsible are held to account.
Today, our goals are clear and have not changed: Kuwait
must be freed and restored. Iraq must comply with all relevant
U.N. resolutions. And the long-term stability and security of
the Gulf must be secured. And so, the liberation of Kuwait has
begun. It has marked a week of solemnity, yet pride -- pride in
duty, pride in country, and pride in the best-trained, best-
equipped, and best-educated fighting force ever assembled!
We owe thanks to our troops. And we also owe thanks to a
leader whose eight years of leadership ensured that the American
military was up to the challenge -- and second to none: My
predecessor, Ronald Reagan. Look at the results. I think
of Allied airmen like Capt. Paul Johnson, a Tennessee farmer who
shipped out for Saudi Arabia on Christmas Day. Two days ago he
led an eight-hour mission deep into the Iraqi desert, helping
rescue a missing pilot while fighting off an enemy truck. And I
think of Allied soldiers like Army 1st Lt. Quinton McCorvey, a
former strong safety for Alabama A & M who on Monday scored the
biggest interception of his life -- when his Patriot anti-missile
team knocked down a pair of Iraqi Scuds.
Those Scuds were headed for Allied airmen, and the
effectiveness of our men and materiel prove a point: I firmly
believe that the measured force of Operation Desert Storm has
already spared future suffering and saved the lives of untold
thousands of innocents.
I also know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
4
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back.
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of patriotism, the
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong. " And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better.
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
5
peace and reduce arms."
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is a
cooperative and committed force freely supported by the world
community for the mutual protection of the global neighborhood.
It is backed by the contributions of 28 nations spanning five
continents -- 28 nations that have supplied both money and
manpower to see that this aggression is stopped.
But every coalition needs leadership. And whether today or
in the years to come, that leadership will come from the United
States of America.
The United States has always borne a major share -- not only
of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how it should be.
History is moving decisively in America's favor -- thanks, in
large part, to American perseverance. The touchstones of the
modern world -- which the emerging democracies are now striving
for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech, and free
elections. America's lived by these tenets for over 200 years.
They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I can
assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 215 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
6
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists.
The road to real peace will be long and tough. But already
we've done more than just thwart the immediate aggression in the
Gulf -- we've helped lay a new foundation for long-term stability
down the road. Its elements include strengthening our Coalition
partners, reinforcing both regional cooperation and collective
security arrangements, and crafting a balanced role for U.S. and
Allied support in the region. The U.S. must be a healer and a
conciliator. Because in the final analysis, the Coalition will
be measured not by how we wage war -- but how we make peace.
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew.
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some members of the R.O.A. who usually attend
are on active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment they were
called up, our Reservists have demonstrated the unique skills of
the "citizen-soldier" -- and reminded us of the key role our
Reserve Forces play in our Nation's defense strategy. Reserve
volunteers were vital to the success of the early stages of
Desert Shield, especially in communications, airlift and medical
7
support. Today, over 100,000 Reservists stand with the forces of
the Coalition in the Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert
Storm -- our Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the
finest fighter, attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes. The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States.
#
#
#
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 01/22/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
(01/22 draft five)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
ck un or reference other awardees up front
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
91 JAN 22 PM 7:12
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
EDWARD E. MCNALLY will
SUBJECT:
REMARKS TO THE RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, January 22, 1991, at 7:40 p.m., you will
address the annual black-tie dinner of the Reserve Officers
Association at the Washington Hilton. An audience of 1,500
reserve officers from all branches of the service is
expected.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks (14 minutes, on teleprompter) review the
reasons for our action in the Gulf, applaud the early
successes of our forces and the support of the American
people, and sketch the kind of peace we seek once
hostilities have ended.
McNally/Simon
Jan. 22, 1991
Draft Five (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
((At ease!))
Thank you, Gen. Bob Hope. And thank you,
each of you -- not for standing up to greet me -- but for
standing up for the fighting men and women defending freedom
tonight in the Persian Gulf!
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts."
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!"
Of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a decisive moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We ve come a long way as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
2
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But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
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We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
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We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
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both the Coalition and its efforts for peace. Look at the past
week: While we've labored mightily to avoid civilian casualties,
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upon innocent woman and children. And now -- in a barbarous
parade that violates every standard of civilized conduct -- the
brutality of the Iraqi regime is revealed in the bruised and
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U.N. resolutions. And the long-term stability and security of
the Gulf must be secured. And so, the liberation of Kuwait has
begun. It has marked a week of solemnity, yet pride -- pride in
duty, pride in country, and pride in the best-trained, best-
equipped, and best-educated fighting force ever assembled!
We owe thanks to our troops. And we also owe thanks to a
leader whose eight years of leadership ensured that the American
military was up to the challenge -- and second to none: My
predecessor, Ronald Reagan. Look at the results. I think
of Allied airmen like Capt. Paul Johnson, a Tennessee farmer who
shipped out for Saudi Arabia on Christmas Day. Two days ago he
led an eight-hour mission deep into the Iraqi desert, helping
rescue a missing pilot while fighting off an enemy truck. And I
think of Allied soldiers like Army 1st Lt. Quinton McCorvey, a
former strong safety for Alabama A & M who on Monday scored the
biggest interception of his life -- when his Patriot anti-missile
team knocked down a pair of Iraqi Scuds.
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Those Scuds were headed for Allied airmen, and the
effectiveness of our men and materiel prove a point: I firmly
believe that the measured force of Operation Desert Storm has
already spared future suffering and saved the lives of untold
thousands of innocents.
I also know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
4
tremendous showing of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back.
And second, just as important never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of patriotism, the
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
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saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
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he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better."
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
5
peace and reduce arms. "
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
its
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is a
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cooperative and committed force freely supported by the world
community for the mutual protection of the global neïghborhood.
It is backed by the contributions of 28 nations spanning five
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continents -- 28 nations that have supplied both money and
manpower to see that this aggression is stopped.
But every coalition needs leadership. And whether today or
in the years to come, that leadership will come from the United
States of America.
The United States has always borne a major share -- not only
of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how it should be.
History is moving decisively in America's favor -- thanks, in
large part, to American perseverance. The touchstones of the
modern world -- which the emerging democracies are now striving
for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech, and free
elections. America's lived by these tenets for over 200 years.
They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I can
assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 215 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
6
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands and none are shaking fists.
The road to real peace will be long and tough. But already
we've done more than just thwart the immediate aggression in the
Gulf -- we've helped lay a new foundation for long-term stability
down the road. Its elements include strengthening our Coalition
partners, reinforcing both regional cooperation and collective
security arrangements, and crafting a balanced role for U.S. and
Allied support in the region. The U.S. must be a healer and a
conciliator. Because in the final analysis, the Coalition will
be measured not by how we wage war -- but how we make peace.
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew.
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some members of the R.O.A. who usually attend
are on active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment they were
called up, our Reservists have demonstrated the unique skills of
the "citizen-soldier" -- and reminded us of the key role our
Reserve Forces play in our Nation's defense strategy. Reserve
volunteers were vital to the success of the early stages of
Desert Shield, especially in communications, airlift and medical
7
support. Today, over 100,000 Reservists stand with the forces of
the Coalition in the Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert
Storm -- our Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the
finest fighter, attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes. The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States.
#
#
#
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 JAN 23 A 9 : 20
DATE: 01/22/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
----
SUBJECT:PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
(01/22 draft five)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
V
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
91 JAN 22 PM 7: 12
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
EDWARD E. McNALLY ww
SUBJECT:
REMARKS TO THE RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, January 22, 1991, at 7:40 p.m., you will
address the annual black-tie dinner of the Reserve Officers
Association at the Washington Hilton. An audience of 1,500
reserve officers from all branches of the service is
expected.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks (14 minutes, on teleprompter) review the
reasons for our action in the Gulf, applaud the early
successes of our forces and the support of the American
people, and sketch the kind of peace we seek once
hostilities have ended.
McNally/Simon
Jan. 22, 1991
Draft Five :RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
((At ease!)) Thank you, Gen. Bob Hope. And thank you,
each of you -- not for standing up to greet me -- but for
standing up for the fighting men and women defending freedom
tonight in the Persian Gulf!
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody SO brave around Massachusetts."
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!"
Of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a decisive moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word.
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun.
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish.
War is never cheap or easy. But there are times when truth
can't be ignored, when duty cannot be shirked. While the world
waited, Saddam Hussein sought to ravage an innocent neighbor,
acquire atomic weapons, cripple the world's economies, and derail
both the Coalition and its efforts for peace. Look at the past
week: While we've labored mightily to avoid civilian casualties,
Saddam has labored to inflict them -- raining ballistic missiles
upon innocent woman and children. And now -- in a barbarous
parade that violates every standard of civilized conduct -- the
brutality of the Iraqi regime is revealed in the bruised and
swollen faces of captured Allied pilots.
Well, it's not going to work. These outrages leave the
Coalition only more angry, more determined to prevail, and more
3
resolved to see that all those responsible are held to account.
Today, our goals are clear and have not changed: Kuwait
must be freed and restored. Iraq must comply with all relevant
U.N. resolutions. And the long-term stability and security of
the Gulf must be secured. And so, the liberation of Kuwait has
begun. It has marked a week of solemnity, yet pride -- pride in
duty, pride in country, and pride in the best-trained, best-
equipped, and best-educated fighting force ever assembled! III
We owe thanks to our troops. And we also owe thanks to a
leader whose eight years of leadership ensured that the American
military was up to the challenge -- and second to none: My
predecessor, Ronald Reagan. Look at the results. I think
of Allied airmen like Capt. Paul Johnson, a Tennessee farmer who
shipped out for Saudi Arabia on Christmas Day. Two days ago he
led an eight-hour mission deep into the Iraqi desert, helping
rescue a missing pilot while fighting off an enemy truck. And I
think of Allied soldiers like Army 1st Lt. Quinton McCorvey, a
former strong safety for Alabama A & M who on Monday scored the
biggest interception of his life -- when his Patriot anti-missile
team knocked down a pair of Iraqi Scuds.
Those Scuds were headed for Allied airmen, and the
effectiveness of our men and materiel prove a point: I firmly
believe that the measured force of Operation Desert Storm has
already spared future suffering and saved the lives of untold
thousands of innocents.
I also know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
4
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back.
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of patriotism, the
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better.
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
5
peace and reduce arms. "
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is a
cooperative and committed force freely supported by the world
community for the mutual protection of the global neighborhood.
It is backed by the contributions of 28 nations spanning five
continents -- 28 nations that have supplied both money and
manpower to see that this aggression is stopped.
But every coalition needs leadership. And whether today or
in the years to come, that leadership will come from the United
States of America.
The United States has always borne a major. share -- not only
of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how it should be.
History is moving decisively in America's favor -- thanks, in
large part, to American perseverance. The touchstones of the
modern world -- which the emerging democracies are now striving
for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech, and free
elections. America's lived by these tenets for over 200 years.
They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I can
assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 215 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
6
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists.
The road to real peace will be long and tough. But already
we've done more than just thwart the immediate aggression in the
Gulf -- we've helped lay a new foundation for long-term stability
down the road. Its elements include strengthening our Coalition
partners, reinforcing both regional cooperation and collective
security arrangements, and crafting a balanced role for U.S. and
Allied support in the region. The U.S. must be a healer and a
conciliator. Because in the final analysis, the Coalition will
be measured not by how we wage war -- but how we make peace.
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew.
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some members of the R.O.A. who usually attend
are on active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment they were
called up, our Reservists have demonstrated the unique skills of
the "citizen-soldier" -- and reminded us of the key role our
Reserve Forces play in our Nation's defense strategy. Reserve
volunteers were vital to the success of the early stages of
Desert Shield, especially in communications, airlift and medical
7
support. Today, over 100,000 Reservists stand with the forces of
the Coalition in the Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert
Storm -- our Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the
finest fighter, attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes. The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States.
#
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McGroarty/Simon
January 23, 1991
3:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
JANUARY 23, 1990
7:40 PM
Thank you, Gen. Bob Hope. [Introductory acknowledgements.]
My apologies to all for what will be a quick "hit and run"
tonight, given the circumstances. // I am proud to share this
evening with the leadership of the Reserve Officers Association -
- and I am deeply honored to be named "Minuteman of the Year."
But I know tonight our thoughts go out to men and women earning
the honor of a grateful nation at this very moment: the citizen-
soldiers -- 100,000 strong -- serving now with the coalition
forces in the Gulf. I salute them, each and every one. //
Those American Reservists are part of an allied force
standing against the forces of aggression -- standing up for what
is right. They serve alongside hundreds of thousands of
soldiers, sailors and airmen of 27 other nations, all united
against the aggression of Saddam Hussein. //
As we meet here tonight, we are exactly one week into
OPERATION DESERT STORM. But it is important to date this
conflict not from January 16 -- but from its true beginning: the
assault of August 2nd -- Iraq's unprovoked aggression against the
tiny nation of Kuwait. // We did not begin a war seven days
ago. Rather, we began to end a war -- to right a wrong that the
world could not ignore. //
2
From the day Saddam's forces first crossed into Kuwait, it
was clear that this aggression required a swift response from our
nation, and the world community. What was -- and is -- at stake
is not simply our energy and economic security, and the stability
of a vital region -- but the prospects for peace in the post-
Cold War era: the promise of a new world order, based upon the
rule of law. //
America was not alone in confronting Saddam. No less than
12 resolutions of the UN Security Council condemned the invasion
-- demanding Iraq's withdrawal, without condition and without
delay. The UN put in place sanctions to prevent Iraq from
reaping any reward from its outlaw act. Countries from 5
continents sent forces to the Gulf, to demonstrate the will of
the world community that Saddam's aggression would not stand. //
Appeasement -- peace at any price -- was never an answer.
Turning a blind eye to Saddam's aggression would not have avoided
war -- it would only have delayed the world's day of reckoning,
postponing what would ultimately have been a far more dangerous
and costly conflict.
Unfortunately -- in spite of more than 5 months of sustained
diplomatic efforts by the Arab League, the European Community,
the United States and United Nations -- Saddam Hussein met every
overture of peace with open contempt. In the end, despite the
world's prayers for peace -- Saddam brought war upon himself. //
Tonight, after one week of allied operations, I am pleased
to report that OPERATION DESERT STORM is right on schedule. //
3
We have dealt a severe setback to Saddam's ambition to arm
himself with nuclear weapons. Allied aircraft enjoy air
superiority -- and we are using that superiority to
systematically deprive Saddam of his ability to wage war
effectively. We are taking out their SAM defenses. The main
danger to allied aircraft now comes from some 20,000 anti-
aircraft guns in the Bagdhad area alone. // And let me say: I
am proud of the way our aviators are carrying out their tasks.
Iraq has many planes left, but every time an Iraqi jet has
engaged one of our fighters it has been destroyed -- every single
time. // 11 for 11 -- not bad at all! //
Step by step, we are making progress towards the objectives
that have guided the world's response since August 2nd: the
liberation of Kuwait, and the restoration of stability and
security in the Gulf. // And there can be no doubt: OPERATION
DESERT STORM is working. There can be no "pause" now that Saddam
has forced the world into war. We will stay the course -- and we
will succeed. //
As I said on the third day of this campaign, war is never
cheap or easy. There will be problems. There will be setbacks
and sacrifices. // But let me say I have every reason to be
very pleased with our progress to date. //
Saddam has sickened the world with his use of SCUD missiles
-- those inaccurate bombs that indiscriminately strike cities and
innocent civilians in both Israel and Saudi Arabia. These
weapons are nothing more than tools of terror -- and they do
4
nothing but strengthen our resolve to act, against a dictator
unmoved by human decency. ///
Prime Minister John Major said it well yesterday. Saddam,
he said, "may yet become a target of his own people. It is
perfectly clear
that this man is amoral. He takes hostages,
he attacks population centers, he threatens prisoners. He's a
man without pity, and whatever his fate may be, I for one will
not weep for him. "
No one should weep for this tyrant when he is brought to
justice. No one -- anywhere in the world. //
I watched along with all of you the repulsive parade of our
POWs on Iraqi television -- one more proof of the savagery of
Saddam. // But I knew -- as they read their prepared statements
criticizing this country -- that those were false words, forced
on them by their captors. As one American pilot -- a comrade in
arms -- put it: "There's no doubt about that, and I know that's
true because these guys are Americans. " //
Tonight, I repeat my pledge to you -- and to all Americans:
This will not be another Vietnam. Never again will our Armed
Forces be sent out to do a job with one hand tied behind their
back. They will continue to have the support they need to get
the job done -- get it done quickly, and with as little loss of
life as possible. And that support is not just military -- but
moral: measured in the support our servicemen and women receive
from every one of us here at home. When the brave men and women
5
of DESERT STORM return home -- they will return to the love and
respect of a grateful nation. //
And that is where I will close -- with the aim of saving
lives, and seeing the heroes of DESERT STORM return home safe and
sound. // All life is precious -- whether it's the life of an
American pilot or an Iraqi child. And yet if life is precious,
SO too are the living principles of liberty and peace --
principles that all Americans cherish above all others,
principles that you, and your comrades on duty tonight, have
pledged to defend. //
Thank you for this warm welcome -- and for your strong
support. And may God bless the United States of America.
# # #
McGroarty/Simon
91 JAN 23 PM 1:51
January 23, 1991
1:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
JANUARY 23, 1990
7:40 PM
Thank you, Gen. Bob Hope. [Introductory acknowledgements.]
My apologies to all for what will be a quick "hit and run"
tonight, given the circumstances. // I am proud to share this
evening with the leadership of the Reserve Officers Association -
- and I am deeply honored to be named "Minuteman of the Year.' "
But I know tonight our thoughts go out to men and women earning
the honor of a grateful nation at this very moment: the citizen-
soldiers -- 100,000 strong -- serving now with the coalition
forces in the Gulf. I salute them, each and every one. //
Those Americans Reservists are part of an allied force
standing against the forces of aggression -- standing up for what
is right. They serve alongside hundreds of thousands of
soldiers, sailors and airmen of 27 other nations, all united
against the aggression of Saddam Hussein. //
As we meet here tonight, we are exactly one week into
OPERATION DESERT STORM. But it is important to date this
conflict not from January 16 -- but from its true beginning: the
assault of August 2nd -- Iraq's unprovoked aggression against the
tiny nation of Kuwait. // We did not begin a war seven days
ago. Rather, we began to end a war -- to right a wrong that the
world could not ignore. //
2
From the day Saddam's forces first crossed into Kuwait, it
was clear that this aggression required a swift response from our
nation, and the world community. What was -- and is -- at stake
is not simply our energy and economic security, and the stability
of a vital region -- but the prospects for peace in the post-
Cold War era: the promise of a new world order, based upon the
rule of law. 11
America was not alone in confronting Saddam. No less than
12 resolutions of the UN Security Council condemned the invasion
-- demanding Iraq's withdrawal, without condition and without
delay. The UN put in place sanctions to prevent Iraq from
reaping any reward from its outlaw act. Countries from 5
continents sent forces to the Gulf, to demonstrate the will of
the world community that Saddam's aggression would not stand. //
Appeasement -- peace at any price -- was never an answer.
Turning a blind eye to Saddam's aggression would not have avoided
war -- it would only have delayed the world's day of reckoning,
postponing what would ultimately have been a far more dangerous
and costly conflict.
Unfortunately -- in spite of more than 5 months of sustained
diplomatic efforts by the Arab League, the European Community,
the United States and United Nations -- Saddam Hussein met every
overture of peace with open contempt. In the end, despite the
world's prayers for peace -- Saddam brought war upon himself. //
Tonight, after one week of allied operations, I am pleased
to report that OPERATION DESERT STORM is right on schedule. //
3
We have dealt a severe setback to Saddam's ambition to arm
himself with nuclear weapons. Allied aircraft enjoy air
superiority -- and we are using that superiority to
systematically deprive Saddam of his ability to wage war
effectively. We are taking out their SAM defenses. The
some 20,000
guns main with B'dal
danger to allied aircraft now comes from anti-aircraft fire. // ared
And let me say: I am proud of the way our A aviators are carrying above
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that have guided the world's response since August 2nd: the
liberation of Kuwait, and the restoration of stability and
security in the Gulf. // And there can be no doubt: OPERATION
DESERT STORM is working. There will be no "pause for peaces now
that Saddam has forced the world into war. We will stay the
course -- and we will succeed. //
As I said on the third day of this campaign, war is never
cheap or easy. There will be problems. There will be setbacks
and sacrifices. but let me say. I have every reason to
Saddam has sickened the world be with very pleased his use of with SCUD missiles an progress to date
those inaccurate bombs that 1 indiscrimately strike
against cities and innocent civilians. These weapons are nothing
more than tools of terror -- and they do nothing but strengthen
our resolve to act, against a dictator unmoved by human decency.
Prime Minister John Major said it well yesterday. Saddam,
he said, "may yet become a target of his own people. It is
4
perfectly clear that this man is amoral. He takes hostages,
he attacks population centers, he threatens prisoners. He's a
man without pity, and whatever his fate may be , I for one will
not weep for should him.
No one will weep for this tyrant when he is brought to
justice. No one -- anywhere in the world. //
I watched along with all of you the repulsive parade of our
POWs on Iraqi television. In their bruised and battered faces I
saw one more proof of the savagery of Saddam. But I knew, as
they read their prepared statements criticizing this country,
that those were false words, forced on them by their captors. As
one American pilot -- a comrade in arms -- put it: "There's no
doubt about that, and I know that's true because these guys are
Americans." //
Tonight, I repeat my pledge to you -- and to all Americans:
This will not be another Vietnam. Never again will our Armed
Forces be sent out to do a job with one hand tied behind their
continue
back. They will have the support they need to get the job done -
- get it done quickly, and with as little loss of life as
possible. And that support is not just military -- but moral:
measured in the support our servicemen and women receive from
every one of us here at home. When the brave men and women of
DESERT STORM return home -- they will return to the love and
respect of a grateful nation. //
I can appreciate that you -- like all Americans are
anxious to hear every bit of news on the progress of the war. I
5
understand that desire. At the same time, we must never forget
that information made available through the press to the American
people also reaches Bagdhad. If we must choose what we can speak
about and what we cannot, I will choose carefully -- but I will
choose in a manner designed to safeguard American lives.
And that is where I will close -- with the aim of saving
lives. All life is precious -- whether it's the life of an
American pilot or an Iraqi child. And yet if life is precious,
so too are the living principles of liberty and freedom in peace
-- principles that all Americans cherish above all others,
principles that you, and your comrades on duty tonight, have
pledged to defend. //
Thank you for this warm welcome -- and for your strong
support. And may God bless the United States of America.
# # #
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McGroarty/Simon
91 JAN 23 PM 1:51
January 23, 1991
1:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
JANUARY 23, 1990
7:40 PM
Thank you, Gen. Bob Hope. [Introductory acknowledgements.]
My apologies to all for what will be a quick "hit and run"
tonight, given the circumstances. // I am proud to share this
evening with the leadership of the Reserve Officers Association -
- and I am deeply honored to be named "Minuteman of the Year. "
But I know tonight our thoughts go out to men and women earning
the honor of a grateful nation at this very moment: the citizen-
soldiers -- 100,000 strong -- serving now with the coalition
forces in the Gulf. I salute them, each and every one. //
on
Those Americans Reservists are part of an allied force
standing against the forces of aggression -- standing up for what
is right. They serve alongside hundreds of thousands of
soldiers, sailors and airmen of 27 other nations, all united
against the aggression of Saddam Hussein. //
As we meet here tonight, we are exactly one week into
OPERATION DESERT STORM. But it is important to date this
conflict not from January 16 -- but from its true beginning: the
assault of August 2nd -- Iraq's unprovoked aggression against the
tiny nation of Kuwait. // We did not begin a war seven days
ago. Rather, we began to end a war -- to right a wrong that the
world could not ignore. //
2
From the day Saddam's forces first crossed into Kuwait, it
was clear that this aggression required a swift response from our
nation, and the world community. What was -- and is -- at stake
is not simply our energy and economic security, and the stability
of a vital region -- but the prospects for peace in the post-
Cold War era: the promise of a new world order, based upon the
rule of law. //
America was not alone in confronting Saddam. No less than
12 resolutions of the UN Security Council condemned the invasion
-- demanding Iraq's withdrawal, without condition and without
delay. The UN put in place sanctions to prevent Iraq from
reaping any reward from its outlaw act. Countries from 5
continents sent forces to the Gulf, to demonstrate the will of
the world community that Saddam's aggression would not stand. //
Appeasement -- peace at any price -- was never an answer.
Turning a blind eye to Saddam's aggression would not have avoided
war -- it would only have delayed the world's day of reckoning,
postponing what would ultimately have been a far more dangerous
and costly conflict.
Unfortunately -- in spite of more than 5 months of sustained
diplomatic efforts by the Arab League, the European Community,
the United States and United Nations -- Saddam Hussein met every
overture of peace with open contempt. In the end, despite the
world's prayers for peace -- Saddam brought war upon himself. //
Tonight, after one week of allied operations, I am pleased
to report that OPERATION DESERT STORM is right on schedule. //
3
We have dealt a severe setback to Saddam's ambition to arm
himself with nuclear weapons. Allied aircraft enjoy air
superiority -- and we are using that superiority to
systematically deprive Saddam of his ability to wage war
effectively. We are taking out their SAM defenses. The main
danger to allied aircraft now comes from anti-aircraft fire. //
And let me say: I am proud of the way our aviators are carrying
he condition for
out their tasks. Iraq has many planes left, but every time an
Iraqi jet has engaged one of our fighters it has been destroyed -
- every single time. ///
Step by step, we are making progress towards the objectives
that have guided the world's response since August 2nd: the
liberation of Kuwait, and the restoration of stability and
of
security in the Gulf. // And there can be no doubt: OPERATION
can
DESERT STORM is working. There will be no "pause for peace" now
that Saddam has forced the world into war. We will stay the
course and we will succeed. //
As I said on the third day of this campaign, war is never
cheap or easy. There will be problems. There will be setbacks ok
and sacrifices. //
in both Isnet and Saudi Arbia.
Saddam has sickened the world with his use of SCUD missiles
against cities and innocent civilians. These weapons are nothing
more than tools of terror -- and they do nothing but strengthen
our resolve to act, against a dictator unmoved by human decency.
Britains Prime Minister John Major said it well yesterday. Saddam,
he said, "may yet become a target of his own people. It is
BUT again, we will prevail.
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perfectly clear
that this man is amoral. He takes hostages,
he attacks population centers, he threatens prisoners. He's a
man without pity, and whatever his fate may be I for one will
not weep for him. "
No one will weep for this tyrant when he is brought to
or lices tol him ture. world
justice. No one -- anywhere in the world. //
I watched along with all of you the repulsive parade of our
POWs on Iraqi television. In their bruised and battered faces I
saw one more proof of the savagery of Saddam. But I knew, as
they read their prepared statements criticizing this country,
that those were false words, forced on them by their captors. As
one American pilot -- a comrade in arms -- put it: "There's no
doubt about that, and I know that's true because these guys are
Americans. " //
Tonight, I repeat my pledge to you -- and to all Americans:
This will not be another Vietnam. Never again will our Armed
Forces be sent out to do a job with one hand tied behind their
back. They will have the support they need to get the job done -
- get it done quickly, and with as little loss of life as
possible. And that support is not just military -- but moral:
measured in the support our servicemen and women receive from
every one of us here at home. When the brave men and women of
DESERT STORM return home -- they will return to the love and
respect of a grateful nation. //
I can appreciate that you -- like all Americans -- are
anxious to hear every bit of news on the progress of the war. I
5
understand that desire. At the same time, we must never forget
that information made available through the press to the American
people also reaches Bagdhad. If we must choose what we can speak
about and what we cannot, I will choose carefully -- but I will
choose in a manner designed to safeguard American lives.
And that is where I will close -- with the aim of saving
lives. All life is precious -- whether it's the life of an
American pilot or an Iraqi child. And yet if life is precious,
and
of
so too are the living principles of liberty and freedom in peace
-- principles that all Americans cherish above all others,
principles that you, and your comrades on duty tonight, have
pledged to defend. //
Thank you for this warm welcome -- and for your strong
support. And may God bless the United States of America.
# # #
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
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McNally/Simon
Jan. 22, 1991
Draft Four (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
( (At ease!) ) Thank you, Gen. Bob Hope. And thank you,
each of you -- not for standing up to greet me -but for standing
up for the fighting men and women defending freedom tonight in
the Persian Gulf! \\\
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
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Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
avended
"Minute Man of the Year. " I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts.'
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!"
of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a decisive moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
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We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
with no holds banned - do it
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word.
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Dive week as Today A in the Culf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. \\\
Exactly one week ago, the battle was been joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish.
War is never cheap or easy. But there are times when truth
can't be ignored, when duty cannot be shirked. While the world
waited, Saddam Hussein sought to ravage an innocent neighbor,
acquire atomic weapons, cripple the world's economies, and derail
both the Coalition and its efforts for peace. Look at the past
week: While we've labored mightily to avoid civilian casualties,
Saddam has labored to inflict them -- raining SCHD Ballistic missiles
upon innocent woman and children. And now -- in a barbarous
parade that violates every standard of civilized conduct -- the
brutality of the Iraqi regime is revealed in the bruised and
swollen faces of captured Allied pilots.
Well, it's not going to work. These outrages leave the
Coalition only more angry more determined to prevail, and more
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3
resolved to see that all those responsible are held to account.
Today, our goals are clear and have not changed: Kuwait
must be freed and restored. Iraq must comply with all relevant
U.N. resolutions. And the long-term stability and security of
the Gulf must be secured. And so, the liberation of Kuwait has
begun. It has marked a week of solemnity, yet pride -- pride in
duty, pride in country, and pride in the best-trained, best-
equipped, and best-educated fighting force ever assembled!
I think of Allied airmen like Capt. Paul Johnson, a
Tennessee farmer who shipped out for Saudi Arabia on Christmas
Day. Two days ago he led an eight-hour mission deep into the
Iraqi desert, helping rescue a missing pilot while fighting off
an enemy truck. And I think of Allied soldiers like Army 1st Lt.
Quinton McCorvey, a former strong safety for Alabama A & M who on
Monday scored the biggest interception of his life -- when his
Patriot anti-missile team knocked down a pair of Iraqi Scuds.
?
?
Those Scuds were headed for Allied airmen, and the
effectiveness of our men and materiel prove a point: I firmly
?
believe that the measured force of Operation Desert Storm has
already spared future suffering and saved the lives of untold
thousands of innocents.
I also know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
4
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back.
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of patriotism, the
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better. "
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
peace and reduce arms."
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
5
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is a
cooperative and committed force freely supported by the world
community for the mutual protection of the global neighborhood.
It is backed by the contributions of 28 nations spanning five
continents -- 28 nations that have supplied both money and
manpower to see that this aggression is stopped.
But every coalition needs leadership. And whether today or
in the years to come, that leadership will come from the United
States of America.
The United States has always borne a major share -- not only
of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how it should be.
History is moving decisively in America's favor -- thanks, in
large part, to American perseverance. The touchstones of the
modern world -- which the emerging democracies are now striving
for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech, and free
elections. America's lived by these tenets for over 200 years.
They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I can
assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 215 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
6
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists.
The road to real peace will be long and tough. But already
we've done more than just thwart the immediate aggression in the
Gulf -- we've helped lay a new foundation for long-term stability
down the road. Its elements include strengthening our Coalition
partners, reinforcing both regional cooperation and collective
security arrangements, and crafting a balanced role for U.S. and
Allied support in the region. The U.S. must be a healer and a
conciliator. Because in the final analysis, the Coalition will
be measured not by how we wage war -- but how we make peace.
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. 1.11
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some members of the R.O.A. who usually attend
are on active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment they were
called up, our Reservists have demonstrated the unique skills of
the "citizen-soldier" -- and reminded us of the key role our
Reserve Forces play in our Nation's defense strategy. Reserve
volunteers were vital to the success of the early stages of
Desert Shield, especially in communications, airlift and medical
support. Today, over 60,000 Reservists stand with the forces of
the Coalition in the Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert
Storm -- our Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the
finest fighter, attack and transport pilots on Earth!
7
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely." If
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes. The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States of
America.
#
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#
930pm 1/22
Richard Haas
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THE WHITE HOUSE
X 2930
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
EDWARD E. McNALLY 5
Revised
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FROM:
own
SUBJECT:
REMARKS TO THE RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
I. SUMMARY
3
On Wednesday, January 22, 1991, at 7:40 p.m., you will
address the annual black-tie dinner of the Reserve Officers
Association at the Washington Hilton. An audience of 1,500
reserve officers from all branches of the service is
expected.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks (14 minutes, on teleprompter) review the
reasons for our action in the Gulf, applaud the early
successes of our forces and the support of the American
people, and sketch the kind of peace we seek once
hostilities have ended.
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Draft Five (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
((At ease!))
Thank you, Gen. Bob Hope. And thank you,
each of you -- not for standing up to greet me -- but for
standing up for the fighting men and women defending freedom
tonight in the Persian Gulf!
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year. " I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts." "
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!"
Of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a decisive moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word. III
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun.
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish.
War is never cheap or easy. But there are times when truth
can't be ignored, when duty cannot be shirked. While the world
waited, Saddam Hussein sought to ravage an innocent neighbor,
acquire atomic weapons, cripple the world's economies, and derail
The UNited Nations
both the Coalition and its efforts for peace. Look at the past
week: While we've labored mightily to avoid civilian casualties,
Saddam has labored to inflict them -- raining ballistic missiles
in Saudi Anbie and Isnel wike.
upon innocent woman and children, And now -- in a barbarous
parade that violates every standard of civilized conduct -- the
brutality of the Iraqi regime is revealed in the bruised and
swollen faces of captured Allied pilots.
Well, it's not going to work. These outrages leave the international
arrayed against section Drag
Coalition only more angry, more determined to prevail, and more
3
resolved to see that all those responsible are held to account.
Today, our goals are clear and have not changed: Kuwait
must be freed and restored. Iraq must comply with all relevant
U.N. resolutions. And the long-term stability and security of
the Gulf must be secured. And so, the liberation of Kuwait has
begun. It has marked a week of solemnity, yet pride -- pride in
duty, pride in country, and pride in the best-trained, best-
equipped, and best-educated fighting force ever assembled!
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We owe thanks to our troops. And we also owe thanks to a
leader whose eight years of leadership ensured that the American
military was up to the challenge -- and second to none: My
predecessor, Ronald Reagan
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the
results.
I
think
of Allied airmen like Capt. Paul Johnson, a Tennessee farmer who
shipped out for Saudi Arabia on Christmas Day. Two days ago he
led an eight-hour mission deep into the Iraqi desert, helping
rescue a missing pilot while fighting off an enemy truck. And I
think of Allied soldiers like Army 1st Lt. Quinton McCorvey, a
former strong safety for Alabama A & M who on Monday scored the
biggest interception of his life -- when his Patriot anti-missile
team knocked down a pair of Iraqi Scuds.
Those Scuds were headed for Allied airmen, and the
effectiveness of our men and materiel prove a point: I firmly
believe that the measured force of Operation Desert Storm has
already spared future suffering and saved the lives of untold
thousands of innocents.
I also know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
4
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back.
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of patriotism, the
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong. And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better. "
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
our commitment
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
global
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
5
peace and reduce arms. "
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is a
cooperative and committed force freely supported by the world
community for the mutual protection of the global neighborhood.
It is backed by the contributions of 28 nations spanning five
continents -- 28 nations that have supplied both money and
manpower to see that this aggression is stopped.
But every coalition needs leadership. And whether today or
in the years to come, that leadership will come from the United
States of America.
The United States has always borne a major share -- not only
of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how it should be.
History is moving decisively in America's favor -- thanks, in
large part, to American perseverance. The touchstones of the
modern world -- which the emerging democracies are now striving
for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech, and free
elections. America's lived by these tenets for over 200 years.
They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I can
assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 215 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
6
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
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goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists.
The road to real peace will be long and tough. But already
we've done more than just thwart the immediate aggression in the
lasting
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be measured not by how we wage war -- but how we make peace.
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. \\\
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some members of the R.O.A. who usually attend
are on active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment they were
called up, our Reservists have demonstrated the unique skills of
the "citizen-soldier" -- and reminded us of the key role our
Reserve Forces play in our Nation's defense strategy. Reserve
volunteers were vital to the success of the early stages of
Desert Shield, especially in communications, airlift and medical
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7
support. Today, over 100,000 Reservists stand with the forces of
the Coalition in the Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert
Storm -- our Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the
finest fighter, attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes. The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States.
#
#
#
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 1/7/90
1/8/90 4:00 PM
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
TALKING POINTS RE GOVERNOR MARTINEZ
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
5
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
ONDCP
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Rob Portman, 2F1., WW,
x2230, no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, January 8, 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
GOVERNOR BOB MARTINEZ:
NEXT NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
DIRECTOR
On November 23, 1990, President George Bush nominated Florida Governor
Bob Martinez as the second National Drug Control Policy Director. The
President called the appointment, "a battlefield promotion for a leader who
has earned his stripes on the front lines."
As the southernmost point of the continental United States, Florida has
been besieged by illegal drug smuggling and the problems resulting from
drug-related crime and use. As Governor, Martinez vigorously responded to
the crisis in Florida with some of the nation's most innovative anti-drug
policies. His "hands-on" experience at both the state and local level make
him uniquely qualified to tackle the problem at the national level.
"Few areas of our society have been left untouched by the tragedy of drug
abuse and the attendant crime that follows. All of us, regardless of our race,
religion, or political beliefs have an obligation to end this menacing problem.
I am excited at the challenge of leading the federal anti-drug efforts.
President Bush's plan is one for all Americans to use and a blueprint for
success. Using the skills I have learned as a school teacher, businessman,
mayor, and Governor, I look forward to making things better for all
Americans and helping to deliver on a promise the President made nearly two
years ago when he said: 'This scourge will end.''
Standing on a strong and committed record, Governor Martinez will be a
challenging- national commander in the fight against drugs, a leader capable
of uniting Democrats and Republicans behind an effective and balanced anti-
drug strategy.
REACTION TO THE MARTINEZ NOMINATION
"As a former Governor and mayor, Bob (Martinez) will be especially
effective in joining hands with state and local leaders. As a teacher who has
spent seven years in the classroom, he knows the long-term key to winning
this effort is to stop drug use before it starts."
President George Bush
"I think no one will understand the problems of Florida better than
Governor Martinez. I would like to see him appointed."
Governor-elect Lawton Chiles (D-FL)
"I think it will be advantageous to Florida and I believe he is qualified to
perform this job." Senator Bob Graham (D-FL)
"I know Bob Martinez and I like him, and certainly he had a lot of
experience with drugs at the state level. What we desperately need all over
the country is help at the city and state level, because that's where you fight
the drug war." Governor Mario Cuomo (D-NY), interview with Larry
King, November 30, 1990
"The job that Bush wants Martinez to do -- bringing together diverse
federal bureaucracies for a coordinated mission -- calls for talents that
Martinez has displayed throughout his career."
The Florida Times-Union editorial, December 1, 1990
M Congress should have no trouble recognizing that Bob Martinez is
qualified to lead the nation's war on drugs."
Tampa Tribune editorial, December 1, 1990
"We have worked with Bob Martinez through all of his years as mayor and
Governor. He has been an active member and strong supporter of the
Conference of Mayors, the leader of the nation's governors on the drug issue.
He has been a tough fighter against the drug traffickers in Florida, a strong
anti-drug leader form the earliest days of the drug scourge. And as an
educator he knows that the fight against drugs must begin with our children."
Thomas Cochran, Executive Director, U.S. Conference of Mayors
LEADERSHIP
Bob Martinez was the first Governor to appoint a state "drug czar" to
coordinate anti-drug activities and agencies in Florida. Prior to the
federal law, the Governor named Douglas Hughes to the job in 1988, a
Miami police officer who is applauded as a strong proponent of
education and treatment initiatives.
Governor Martinez was appointed by President Reagan to the White
House Conference on a Drug-Free America in 1987 where national
leaders gathered to discuss the fight against drugs. Among other
initiatives proposed by the Conference, their recommendations to
increase capacity and accountability in the treatment system, drug test
throughout the criminal justice system, and enforce a drug-free schools
policy with clear sanctions were adopted by the National Drug Control
Strategy.
As the National Governors Association's lead Governor on substance
abuse and drug trafficking issues, Governor Martinez presented
President Bush with a ten-point plan for anti-drug efforts which was
incorporated into the President's National Drug Control Strategy.
Released in August 1989, the ten-point program included a hemispheric
drug summit, drug-free workplace policies for state and local
government workers, and a doubling of federal penalties for the use of a
semi-automatic firearm during the commission of a violent crime or
drug felony.
Martinez presided as Governor of Florida when the state was evaluated
in November 1990 as one of the nation's role models in the drug battle.
The exemplary Florida policies include the formal training of teachers
in substance abuse education, the use of boot camps as an alternative
form of incarceration, and the use of 90% of asset forfeiture funds for
law enforcement activities.
Governor Martinez led Florida in implementing the nation's first
comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace program for state government
workers. He inaugurated the program by taking the first drug test
himself.
Understanding drugs as a security threat, the Governor was one of the
first to bring the resources of the National Guard into the drug fight to
assist, other agencies in cargo inspections, air reconnaissance,
observation and transportation.
Martinez coordinated drug information exchanges with southern
colleagues and New York Governor Cuomo who went to Florida "seeking
guidance" because of the "extraordinary success" of Florida's laws.
The Spanish-speaking Governor traveled to Latin American source
countries to meet with their leaders and support their efforts,
especially the Colombian crackdown against the drug lords. He
encouraged President Bush to lend full U.S. assistance to the Colombian
effort.
ANTI-DRUG SUCCESSES
Treatment and Prevention
During Governor Martinez's tenure, Florida was in the top ten states for
per capita spending on drug treatment.
Between 1987 and 1989, all states increased government support of
drug treatment by an average of 23%. Florida increased support for drug
treatment by 33% in the same period.
Between 1986 and 1989, total Emergency Room (ER) drug mentions
around the country increased by 33%, while Miami increased by only 9%.
Similarly, total Medical Examiner (ME) mentions increased by 19%, at
the same time Miami drug deaths decreased by 52%.
In 1989, Florida drug treatment operated at 91.6% of capacity, much
higher than the nationwide utilization rate of 79.4%.
Under Governor Martinez, Florida has been in the forefront of efforts to
develop comprehensive plans and promote interagency coordination of
prevention services at both the state and local levels.
Florida's school children have a safer, healthier learning environment
after Governor Martinez created Florida's Drug-Free Zones and then
expanded the concept by imposing mandatory minimum sentences on
individuals convicted of drug activity near public parks and playgrounds.
public housing facilities, colleges and universities.
Governor Martinez recognized the state's responsibility to protect
children from drug-related abuse and neglect by approving a change in
the statutory definition of child abuse so that drug-exposed infants
would be afforded the same protections as other abused children.
The Governor also responded to an increase in drug-related AIDS cases
by establishing an AIDS Office within the Florida Department of Health
and Rehabilitative Services. Currently, 21 drug treatment facilities
provide AIDS counseling, testing, and referral services through a
cooperative partnership with the state's AIDS Office.
Criminal Justice and Drug Testing
Governor Martinez doubled the state's prison capacity, constructing
more beds than in the previous 20 years and increasing the prison budget
from $417 million to $1 billion.
The Governor encouraged using prisoners to build over 14,000 new
prison beds, raze crack houses, and maintain highways and parks. This
program saved the Florida taxpayers over $359 million. At the same
time, he developed alternative forms of incarceration for non-violent
offenders, including a boot camp with a 47% graduation rate since its
1987 inception.
The Governor proposed the expansion of the death penalty provision to
include major drug traffickers. This penalty, similar to the Bush
Administration's proposal, permits the use of the death penalty for
traffickers of large amounts of cocaine and heroin.
Governor Martinez strengthened the criminal justice system by
targeting career criminals. His plan, which was passed by the state
legislature, resulted in stiffer penalties for repeat offenders. He also
fought successfully for the rights of victims through a Victim's Rights
Constitutional Amendment.
In addition to substantial increases in drug treatment for all prisoners.
the Governor implemented a three-phased treatment program for non-
violent offenders. These phases included residential treatment,
employment experience, and probationary supervision.
Governor Martinez supported drug testing in a number of areas including
prescreening for drivers' licenses, testing of parolees and probationers,
as well as truck drivers and state government employees.
He proposed and worked with the state legislature to pass tough user
sanctions such as denial of drivers' and professional, business and
occupational licenses to felony drug offenders.
The Governor also proposed reduced workers' compensation premiums
for employers that implemented drug testing and called for a denial of
government sector jobs to drug users. He favored the award of
government contracts to companies with drug-free workplace programs.
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 JAN 22 P3:20
DATE: 1/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 1/22/90 10:00 AM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 22, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
OF
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
Jan. 19, 1991
Draft Two (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
((At ease!) III Thank you, Curly [[Gen. Evan Hultman]].
And thank you, each of you -- not for standing up to greet me --
but for standing up for the fighting men and women defending
freedom tonight in the Persian Gulf! III
:I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts."
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!" 1111
of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a critical moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word. III
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. III
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish. III
Yes, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. It has marked a
proud day for every American -- and my proudest moment as
Commander-in-Chief -- of the best-trained, best-equipped, and
best-educated fighting force ever assembled! III
I know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back. III
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of compassion, the
3
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better."
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
peace and réduce arms."
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is not so
much a global policeman as it is a neighborhood fire department
-- a volunteer fire department that's no longer willing to stand
idly by and watch the world's flash points burn out of control.
4
Today, the fire brigade in the Gulf is a cooperative and
committed force freely supported by the world community for the
mutual protection of the neighborhood. The volunteers come from
28 nations spanning five continents. Of an estimated $10 billion
in operating costs through 1990, an estimated $8 billion, or 80
percent, is being paid by countries other than the United States.
But even a volunteer fire department needs leadership. And
whether today or in the years to come, that leadership will come
from the United States of America. III
The United States has always borne a disproportionate share
-- not only of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how
it should be. History is moving decisively in America's favor
-- thanks, in large part, to our own perseverance. The hall-
marks of the modern world -- which the emerging democracies are
now striving for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech,
and free elections. America's had all these things for over 200
years. They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I
can assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 214 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
The United States is unique. Only the United States can
bear this responsibility. Not Europe, not the new Germany, not
the Soviet Union, not Japan. We come from every nation on Earth
-- citizens of the world -- tracing our roots to Italy and
Mexico, Germany and China, Western Africa and Southeast Asia. We
are the one nation on this Earth that can stand against the
5
forces of aggression, and for the forces of peace. Among the
nations of the world, only the United States has both this moral
standing and the means to back it up.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists. III
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. 111
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some of the members of the R.O.A. who usually
attend are an active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment
they were called up on August 22nd, our Reservists have
demonstrated the unique skills of the "citizen-soldier" -- and
reminded us of the key role our Reserve Forces play in our
Nation's defense strategy. Reserve volunteers were vital to the
success of the early stages of Desert Shield, especially in
communications, airlift and medical support. Today, more than
50,000 Reservists stand with the forces of the Coalition in the
Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert Storm -- our
Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the finest fighter,
6
attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
:
"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes.
The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States of
America.
#
#
#
OMB
4
Today, the fire brigade in the Gulf! LIAN22 erative and
committed force freely supported by the world community for the
mutual protection of the neighborhood. The volunteers come from
28 nations spanning five continents. Of an estimated $10 billion
additional
in operating costs through 1990, an estimated $8 billion, or 80
percent, is being paid by countries other than the United States.
But even a volunteer fire department needs leadership. And
whether today or in the years to come, that leadership will come
from the United States of America. III
The United States has always borne a disproportionate share
-- not only of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how
it should be. History is moving decisively in America's favor
-- thanks, in large part, to our own perseverance. The hall-
marks of the modern world -- which the emerging democracies are
now striving for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech,
and free elections. America's had all these things for over 200
years. They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I
can assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 214 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
The United States is unique. Only the United States can
bear this responsibility. Not Europe, not the new Germany, not
the Soviet Union, not Japan. We come from every nation on Earth
-- citizens of the world -- tracing our roots to Italy and
Mexico, Germany and China, Western Africa and Southeast Asia. We
are the one nation on this Earth that can stand against the
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Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 JAN 22
DATE: 1/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 1/22/90 10:00 AM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
other
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY N/C
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 22, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
pilots
McNally/Simon
Jan. 19, 1991
Draft Two (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
( (At ease!) ) III Thank you, Curly [[Gen. Evan Hultman]].
And thank you, each of you -- not for standing up to greet me --
but for standing up for the fighting men and women defending
freedom tonight in the Persian Gulf! III
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year.' I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts." "
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!"
of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a critical moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
?
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word. III
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. III
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish. III
Yes, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. It has marked a
proud day for every American -- and my proudest moment as
Commander-in-Chief -- of the best-trained, best-equipped, and
best-educated fighting force ever assembled! III
I know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back. III
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of patriotism compassion, the
3
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better."
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
peace and reduce arms."
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is not so
much a global policeman as it is a neighborhood fire department
-- a volunteer fire department that's no longer willing to stand
idly by and watch the world's flash points burn out of control.
4
Today, the fire brigade in the Gulf is a cooperative and
committed force freely supported by the world community for the
mutual protection of the neighborhood. The volunteers come from
28 nations spanning five continents. of an estimated $10 billion
in operating costs through 1990, an estimated $8 billion, or 80
percent, is being paid by countries other than the United States.
Bot, D2 to check
But even a volunteer fire department needs leadership. And
whether today or in the years to come, that leadership will come
from the United States of America.
The United States has always borne a disproportionate share
-- not only of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how
it should be. History is moving decisively in America's favor
-- thanks, in large part, to our own perseverance. The hall-
marks of the modern world -- which the emerging democracies are
now striving for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech,
and free elections. America's had all these things for over 200
years. They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I
can assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 214 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
The United States is unique. Only the United States can
bear this responsibility. Not Europe, not the new Germany, not
the Soviet Union, not Japan. We come from every nation on Earth
-- citizens of the world -- tracing our roots to Italy and
problems delete?
Mexico, Germany and China, Western Africa and Southeast Asia. We
2
are the one nation on this Earth that can stand against the
5
forces of aggression, and for the forces of peace. Among the
nations of the world, only the United States has both this moral
standing and the means to back it up.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists. III
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. III
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some of the members of the R.O.A. who usually
on
attend are an active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment
they were called up on August 22nd, our Reservists have
demonstrated the unique skills of the "citizen-soldier" -- and
reminded us of the key role our Reserve Forces play in our
Nation's defense strategy. Reserve volunteers were vital to the
success of the early stages of Desert Shield, especially in
communications, airlift and medical support. Today, more than
50,000 Reservists stand with the forces of the Coalition in the
Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert Storm -- our
Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the finest fighter,
6
attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes.
The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States of
America.
#
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#
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 JAN 22 A 9 : 46
DATE: 1/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 1/22/90 10:00 AM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 22, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
number
commerts
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
Jan. 19, 1991
Draft Two (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
((At ease!) ) 111 Thank you, Curly [[Gen. Evan Hultman]].
And thank you, each of you -- not for standing up to greet me --
but for standing up for the fighting men and women defending
freedom tonight in the Persian Gulf! 111
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody SO brave around Massachusetts."
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!" 1111
Of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest oncé again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a critical moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word. III
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. III
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish. 111
Yes, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. It has marked a
proud day for every American -- and my proudest moment as
Commander-in-Chief -- of the best-trained, best-equipped, and
best-educated fighting force ever assembled!
III
I know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back. III
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of compassion, the
3
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better."
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
peace and reduce arms."
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is not so
much a global policeman as it is a neighborhood fire department
-- a volunteer fire department that's no longer willing to stand
idly by and watch the world's flash points burn out of control.
4
Today, the fire brigade in the Gulf is a cooperative and
committed force freely supported by the world community for the
mutual protection of the neighborhood. The volunteers come from
28 nations spanning five continents. Of an estimated $10 billion
in operating costs through 1990, an estimated $8 billion, or 80
percent, is being paid by countries other than the United States.
But even a volunteer fire department needs leadership. And
whether today or in the years to come, that leadership will come
from the United States of America. III
major
The United States has always borne a disproportionate share
-- not only of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how
it should be. History is moving decisively in America's favor
-- thanks, in large part, to our own perseverance. The hall-
marks of the modern world -- which the emerging democracies are
now striving for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech,
and free elections. America's had all these things for over 200
years. They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I
can assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 214 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
The United States is unique. Only the United States can
bear this responsibility. Not Europe, not the new Germany, not
the Soviet Union, not Japan. We come from every nation on Earth
-- citizens of the world -- tracing our roots to Italy and
Mexico, Germany and China, Western Africa and Southeast Asia. We
are the one nation on this Earth that can stand against the
gather the forces of peace
to stand against the forces of aggression.
5
ferces of aggression, and for the forces of peace Among the
nations of the world, only the United States has both this moral
standing and the means to back it up.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists. III
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. III
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some of the members of the R.O.A. who usually
attend are an active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment
they were called up on August 22nd, our Reservists have
demonstrated the unique skills of the "citizen-soldier" -- and
reminded us of the key role our Reserve Forces play in our
Nation's defense strategy. Reserve volunteers were vital to the
success of the early stages of Desert Shield, especially in
communications, airlift and medical support. Today, more than
50,000 Reservists stand with the forces of the Coalition in the
Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert Storm -- our
Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the finest fighter,
6
attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes.
The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States of
America.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
0494
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1991
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
B
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Reserve Officers
Association
We have now had a chance to review the second draft of the
Reserve Officers Association remarks and would suggest the
following:
--
State clearly that our goals have not changed and list them.
--
On page 5, the short paragraph on opportunities needs to be
developed (UNSC peacekeeping function, new world order,
conflict resolution, etc) and not be centered on Iraq.
--
Add a reference to POWs, about how Iraq's behavior is
unacceptable, how those responsible will be held
accountable, and how this will only harden our determination
to prevail.
--
Add a paragraph (drawn from the January 16 address) on why
war was unavoidable.
Omit the paragraph on page 4 beginning with "The United
States is unique." We want to highlight the coalition
aspects of this effort. The previous paragraph is enough on
the U.S. role.
More generally, we would recommend a more sober, low-keyed
tone, more akin to the January 16 Oval Office address and
the January 18 press conference. We would also appreciate
looking at the next draft.
Attachment
Tab A
President's Speech draft
CC: Philip D. Brady
McNally/Simon
Jan. 19, 1991
Draft Two (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
( (At ease!) ) III Thank you, Curly [[Gen. Evan Hultman]].
And thank you, each of you -- not for standing up to greet me --
but for standing up for the fighting men and women defending
freedom tonight in the Persian Gulf! 111
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts."
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!" 1111
of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a critical moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word. III
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. III
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish. III
Yes, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. It has marked a
proud day for every American -- and my proudest moment as
Commander-in-Chief -- of the best-trained, best-equipped, and
best-educated fighting force ever assembled! III
I know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back. 111
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of compassion, the
3
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better."
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
peace and réduce arms."
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is not so
much a global policeman as it is a neighborhood fire department
-- a volunteer fire department that's no longer willing to stand
idly by and watch the world's flash points burn out of control.
4
Today, the fire brigade in the Gulf is a cooperative and
committed force freely supported by the world community for the
mutual protection of the neighborhood. The volunteers come from
28 nations spanning five continents. Of an estimated $10 billion
in operating costs through 1990, an estimated $8 billion, or 80
percent, is being paid by countries other than the United States.
But even a volunteer fire department needs leadership. And
whether today or in the years to come, that leadership will come
from the United States of America. III
The United States has always borne a disproportionate share
-- not only of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how
it should be. History is moving decisively in America's favor
-- thanks, in large part, to our own perseverance. The hall-
marks of the modern world -- which the emerging democracies are
now striving for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech,
and free elections. America's had all these things for over 200
years. They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I
can assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 214 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
The United States is unique. Only the United States can
bear this responsibility. Not Europe, not the new Germany, not
the Soviet Union, not Japan. We come from every nation on Earth
-- citizens of the world tracing our roots to Italy and
Mexico, Germany and China, Western Africa and Southeast Asia. We
are the one nation on this Earth that can stand against the
5
forces of aggression, and for the forces of peace. Among the
nations of the world, only the United States has both this moral
standing and the means to back it up.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists. III
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
develop
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. III
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some of the members of the R.O.A. who usually
attend are an active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment
they were called up on August 22nd, our Reservists have
demonstrated the unique skills of the "citizen-soldier" -- and
reminded us of the key role our Reserve Forces play in our
Nation's defense strategy. Reserve volunteers were vital to the
success of the early stages of Desert Shield, especially in
communications, airlift and medical support. Today, more than
50,000 Reservists stand with the forces of the Coalition in the
Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert Storm -- our
Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the finest fighter,
6
attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes.
The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States of
America.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 JAN22 A9:43
January 21, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ED ROGERS WR
SUBJECT:
RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION REMARKS
Given recent events, the first part of this address is far too
light-hearted; it's not nearly serious enough. The initial tone
is jovial and actually distracts the listener from the
better/stronger parts that begin roughly on page 4.
For example, comparing the coalition to a volunteer fire
department is inappropriate. Citing the success and viability of
a volunteer force is good - but this analogy demeans it.
Consider that our action in the Gulf expresses our will and
capacity to stop evil around the world and puts to rest the post-
Vietnam theory that dictated doing nothing rather than something
when faced with hostility.
Assuming that this will be the President's first address since
the invasion, his remarks should reflect the gravity of the
times.
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 1/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 1/22/90 10:00 AM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 22, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
Jan. 19, 1991
Draft Two (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
((At ease!) ) III Thank you, Curly [Gen. Evan Hultman]].
And thank you, each of you -- not for standing up to greet me --
but for standing up for the fighting men and women defending
freedom tonight in the Persian Gulf! III
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts."
pud
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!"
of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a critical moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
VILLIANS
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word. III
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. 111
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish. III
Yes, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. It has marked a
proud day for every American -- and my proudest moment as
Commander-in-Chief -- of the best-trained, best-equipped, and
best-educated fighting force ever assembled!
III
it
I know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
this
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back. III
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of compassion, the
3
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better."
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
peace and réduce arms."
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is not so
much a global policeman as it is a neighborhood fire department
-- a volunteer fire department that's no longer willing to stand
idly by and watch the world's flash points burn out of control.
4
Today, the fire brigade in the Gulf is a cooperative and
committed force freely supported by the world community for the
mutual protection of the neighborhood. The volunteers come from
28 nations spanning five continents. of an estimated $10 billion
in operating costs through 1990, an estimated $8 billion, or 80
percent, is being paid by countries other than the United States.
But even a volunteer fire department needs leadership. And
whether today or in the years to come, that leadership will come
from the United States of America. 111
The United States has always borne a disproportionate share
-- not only of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how
it should be. History is moving decisively in America's favor
-- thanks, in large part, to our own perseverance. The hall-
marks of the modern world -- which the emerging democracies are
now striving for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech,
and free elections. America's had all these things for over 200
years. They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I
can assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 214 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
The United States is unique. Only the United States can
good
bear this responsibility. Not Europe, not the new Germany, not
the Soviet Union, not Japan. We come from every nation on Earth
-- citizens of the world -- tracing our roots to Italy and
Mexico, Germany and China, Western Africa and Southeast Asia. We
are the one nation on this Earth that can stand against the
5
forces of aggression, and for the forces of peace. Among the
nations of the world, only the United States has both this moral
standing and the means to back it up.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
april
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists. III
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. 111
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some of the members of the R.O.A. who usually
attend are an active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment
they were called up on August 22nd, our Reservists have
demonstrated the unique skills of the "citizen-soldier" -- and
reminded us of the key role our Reserve Forces play in our
Nation's defense strategy. Reserve volunteers were vital to the
success of the early stages of Desert Shield, especially in
communications, airlift and medical support. Today, more than
50,000 Reservists stand with the forces of the Coalition in the
Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert Storm -- our
Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the finest fighter,
6
attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
xxx
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes.
The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States of
America.
#
#
#
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 JAN 22 A9: 43
DATE: 1/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 1/22/90 10:00 AM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 22, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: Chriss:
from Phil and me.
please All comment Imggestion on p.l
Thanks
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
In 1/21
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
Jan. 19, 1991
Draft Two (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
((At ease!) ) III Thank you, Curly [[Gen. Evan Hultman]].
And thank you, each of you -- not for standing up to greet me --
but for standing up for the fighting men and women defending
freedom tonight in the Persian Gulf! III
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts."
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!" \\\\
Of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a critical moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We ve come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
at think the President did show his anger, rightly, throughout the period from 8/2
in on - both against the invasion talk and much tactics as hosting taking and the treatment 2. of cirilians
Knwait, How abant We pleased and wanned 00 We were slow to use face
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word. 111
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. III
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish. III
Yes, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. It has marked a
proud day for every American -- and my proudest moment as
Commander-in-Chief --- of the best-trained, best-equipped, and
best-educated fighting force ever assembled! III
I know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back. III
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of compassion, the
3
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better."
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
peace and reduce arms. "
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is not so
much a global policeman as it is a neighborhood fire department
-- a volunteer fire department that's no longer willing to stand
idly by and watch the world's flash points burn out of control.
4
Today, the fire brigade in the Gulf is a cooperative and
committed force freely supported by the world community for the
mutual protection of the neighborhood. The volunteers come from
28 nations spanning five continents. Of an estimated $10 billion
in operating costs through 1990, an estimated $8 billion, or 80
percent, is being paid by countries other than the United States.
But even a volunteer fire department needs leadership. And
whether today or in the years to come, that leadership will come
from the United States of America. III
The United States has always borne a disproportionate share
-- not only of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how
it should be. History is moving decisively in America's favor
-- thanks, in large part, to our own perseverance. The hall-
marks of the modern world -- which the emerging democracies are
now striving for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech,
and free elections. America's had all these things for over 200
years. They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I
can assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 214 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
The United States is unique. Only the United States can
bear this responsibility. Not Europe, not the new Germany, not
the Soviet Union, not Japan. We come from every nation on Earth
-- citizens of the world -- tracing our roots to Italy and
Mexico, Germany and China, Western Africa and Southeast Asia. We
are the one nation on this Earth that can stand against the
5
forces of aggression, and for the forces of peace. Among the
nations of the world, only the United States has both this moral
standing and the means to back it up.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists. III
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. 111
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some of the members of the R.O.A. who usually
attend are an active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment
they were called up on August 22nd, our Reservists have
demonstrated the unique skills of the "citizen-soldier" -- and
reminded us of the key role our Reserve Forces play in our
Nation's defense strategy. Reserve volunteers were vital to the
success of the early stages of Desert Shield, especially in
communications, airlift and medical support. Today, more than
50,000 Reservists stand with the forces of the Coalition in the
Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert Storm -- our
Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the finest fighter,
6
attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
:"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes.
The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States of
America.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 91 JAN 15
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: U.S. Reserve Officers
Association
These remarks will undoubtedly be closely watched and
scrutinized. This is a great opportunity before a sympathetic
audience. I have three basic suggestions:
1.
Given the events of the past two days, since this
draft was prepared, this is a perfect occasion for the
President to express his outrage at the treatment of those
pilots who have been captured by the Iraqis.
One of the aspects of this conflict that is most notable
is the care the Allied Forces have taken to avoid civilian
casualties and collateral damage. Contrast that with the
treatment of captured pilots by the Iraqis.
2.
Another feature of this conflict that is striking is
the success we have experienced in building and sustaining a
global alliance against Saddam Hussein. The speech draft as
circulated emphasizes the disproportionate role of the United
States. That conclusion is best left to others to articulate
rather than the President claiming that we always bear a
disproportionate share of the leadership.
3. The contrast with Vietnam is a good one, and one that
resonates with the American people. The explication of it,
however, is stated negatively. It is stated (on page two) as
what will not happen in the future.
Alternatively, one might state it positively.
"First -- this time our fighting men and women are being
sent into battle armed with what is needed and able to use
those weapons to accomplish their mission.
"And second, just as important, they are going into battle
with the full backing of the folks back home."
My other comments are modest:
1. At the bottom of page one and the top of page two
reference is made to the days when despots could afford to take
-2-
Americans hostage smug in the knowledge that nothing would
happen to them. It is not clear what this passage refers to
specifically. The text reads well without it, and I recommend
dropping it.
2. At the top of page two I suggest replacing quickly and
efficiently given that we do not know how long this conflict
will last.
3. In the middle of the second page rather than say that
we intend to finish it, I suggest we simply say we will finish
it.
4. At the bottom of page two, I suggest replacing
compassion with patriotism.
Finally, we should take care in statements about the cost
of this operation. The $10 billion figure cited is for our
incremental costs during calendar year 1990 associated with
Desert Shield. The implication is left that other countries
picked up 80 percent of the tab in 1990 and presumably will do
so in 1991 including the costs of Desert Storm. That is an
implication that should be checked carefully with State and NSC
before it is made.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 1/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 1/22/90 10:00 AM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 22, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
Jan. 19, 1991
Draft Two (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
((At ease!) ) III Thank you, Curly [[Gen. Evan Hultman]].
And thank you, each of you -- not for standing up to greet me --
but for standing up for the fighting men and women defending
freedom tonight in the Persian Gulf! III
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts."
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!" 1111
of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a critical moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
[we've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
IT ISNOT CLEAR
WHAT THIS PASSAGE
REFERS TO SPECIFICALLY.
READS WELL WITHOUT IT.
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
EFFICIENTLY
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word. III
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. III
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
WILL
IT IS ONE WE WILL WIN.
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish. L III
Yes, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. It has marked a
proud day for every American -- and my proudest moment as
Commander-in-Chief -- of the best-trained, best-equipped, and
best-educated fighting force ever assembled! III
I know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back. III
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
PATRIOTISM
Over the past week, the outpouring of compassion, the
3
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better."
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
peace and réduce arms."
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is not so
much a global policeman as it is a neighborhood fire department
-- a volunteer fire department that's no longer willing to stand
idly by and watch the world's flash points burn out of control.
4
Today, the fire brigade in the Gulf is a cooperative and
committed force freely supported by the world community for the
mutual protection of the neighborhood. The volunteers come from
28 nations spanning five continents. Of an estimated $10 billion
DOES THIS
'EAVE THE
in operating costs through 1990, an estimated $8 billion, or 80
IMPLICATION
D/AT OTHER
percent, is being paid by countries other than the United States.
NATIONS WILL
PICK UP
But even a volunteer fire department needs leadership. And
80% of THE whether today or in the years to come, that leadership will come
INCREMENTAL
from the United States of America. III
COSTS of
DESERT
The United States has always borne a disproportionate share
STORM.
-- not only of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how
it should be. History is moving decisively in America's favor
-- thanks, in large part, to our own perseverance. The hall-
marks of the modern world -- which the emerging democracies are
now striving for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech,
and free elections. America's had all these things for over 200
years. They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I
can assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 214 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
The United States is unique. Only the United States can
bear this responsibility. Not Europe, not the new Germany, not
the Soviet Union, not Japan. We come from every nation on Earth
-- citizens of the world -- tracing our roots to Italy and
Mexico, Germany and China, Western Africa and Southeast Asia. We
are the one nation on this Earth that can stand against the
5
forces of aggression, and for the forces of peace. Among the
nations of the world, only the United States has both this moral
standing and the means to back it up.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists. 111
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. III
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some of the members of the R.O.A. who usually
attend are an active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment
they were called up on August 22nd, our Reservists have
demonstrated the unique skills of the "citizen-soldier" -- and
reminded us of the key role our Reserve Forces play in our
Nation's defense strategy. Reserve volunteers were vital to the
success of the early stages of Desert Shield, especially in
communications, airlift and medical support. Today, more than
50,000 Reservists stand with the forces of the Coalition in the
Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert Storm -- our
Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the finest fighter,
6
attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
:"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes.
The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States of
America.
#
#
#
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 JAN 22
DATE: 1/21/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 1/22/90 10:00 AM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 22, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: See comments.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
TIME CHICE
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
STATES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
NOTICE:
Enclosed are comments from staff members of the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Such comments do not necessarily
represent the official position of the Director of OMB or of the
Office of Management and Budget. If you wish to have the
Director's personal comments, please let me know -- and contact
me if you have any questions.
James C. Murr
Associate Director for
Legislative Reference
and Administration
McNally/Simon
Jan. 19, 1991
Draft Two (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
(At ease!) ) 111 Thank you, Curly [[Gen. Evan Hultman]].
And thank you, each of you -- not for standing up to greet me --
but for standing up for the fighting men and women defending
freedom tonight in the Persian Gulf! III
:I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts.'
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!"
Of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a critical moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
2
hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word. III
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. III
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish. III
Yes, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. It has marked a
proud day for every American -- and my proudest moment as
Commander-in-Chief -- of the best-trained, best-equipped, and
best-educated fighting force ever assembled! III
I know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First -- that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back. III
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of compassion, the
3
outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas ---
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better."
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
peace and réduce arms."
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is not so
much a global policeman as it is a neighborhood fire department
-- a volunteer fire department that's no longer willing to stand
idly by and watch the world's flash points burn out of control.
4
Today, the fire brigade in the Gulf is a cooperative and
committed force freely supported by the world community for the
mutual protection of the neighborhood. The volunteers come from
28 nations spanning five continents. of an estimated $10 billion
in operating costs through 1990, an estimated $8 billion, or 80
percent, is being paid by countries other than the United States.
But even a volunteer fire department needs leadership. And
whether today or in the years to come, that leadership will come
from the United States of America. III
The United States has always borne a disproportionate share
-- not only of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how
it should be. History is moving decisively in America's favor
-- thanks, in large part, to our own perseverance. The hall-
marks of the modern world -- which the emerging democracies are
now striving for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech,
and free elections. America's had all these things for over 200
years. They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I
can assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 214 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
The United States is unique. Only the United States can
bear this responsibility. Not Europe, not the new Germany, not
the Soviet Union, not Japan. We come from every nation on Earth
-- citizens of the world -- tracing our roots to Italy and
Mexico, Germany and China, Western Africa and Southeast Asia. We
are the one nation on this Earth that can stand against the
5
forces of aggression, and for the forces of peace. Among the
nations of the world, only the United States has both this moral
standing and the means to back it up.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists. III
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. III
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some of the members of the R.O.A. who usually
attend are an active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment
They actually until the
wereit they
were called up on August 22nd, our Reservists have
demonstrated the unique skills of the "citizen-soldier" -- and
24th The and up Pride 26th 25th, the Order
reminded us of the key role our Reserve Forces play in our
Nation's defense strategy. Reserve volunteers were vital to the
success of the early stages of Desert Shield, especially in
signed
communications, airlift and medical support. Today, more than
on
6
50,000 Reservists stand with the forces of the Coalition in the
Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert Storm -- our
Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the finest fighter,
(or J almost 64,000
L3.998
6
attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I recèived
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely." "
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes.
The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States of
America.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
31 JAN 22 All : 07
January 22, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER
SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Reserve Officers
Association
Pursuant to Phil Brady's request, Counsel's Office has reviewed
the above-referenced matter and has no legal objection to the
proposed presidential remarks. We note, however, that the points
made in the final paragraph on page 4 appear inconsistent with
the claim elsewhere in the remarks that the coalition operation
in the Persian Gulf is a voluntary partnership of concerned
nations "supported by an equitable sharing of both cost and
commitment."
CC: Phillip Brady
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
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January 22, 1991
advance copy
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ACTION
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MEMORANDUM FOR
FROM:
RICHARD BRENT SCOWCROFT N. HAASS a
speecheniters.
RTd
SUBJECT:
President's Remarks: Reserve Officers Association
Attached at Tab A is our mark-up of the President's Remarks to
the Reserve Officers Association. The NSC recommends the remarks
be redrafted.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the memo at Tab I to Chriss Winston.
Attachments
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Memo to Chriss Winston
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Presidential Speech draft
THE WHITE HOUSE
0518
WASHINGTON
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Reserve Officers
Association
We have now had a chance to review the second draft of the
Reserve Officers Association remarks and would suggest the
following:
State clearly that our goals have not changed and list them.
On page 5, the short paragraph on opportunities needs to be
developed (UNSC peacekeeping function, new world order,
conflict resolution, etc) and not be centered on Iraq.
Add a reference to POWs, about how Iraq's behavior is
unacceptable, how those responsible will be held
accountable, and how this will only harden our determination
to prevail.
--
Add a paragraph (drawn from the January 16 address) on why
war was unavoidable.
Omit the paragraph on page 4 beginning with "The United
States is unique." We want to highlight the coalition
aspects of this effort. The previous paragraph is enough on
the U.S. role.
More generally, we would recommend a more sober, low-keyed
tone, more akin to the January 16 Oval Office address and
the January 18 press conference. We would also appreciate
looking at the next draft.
Attachment
Tab A
President's Speech draft
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ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 22, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
CC: Philip D. Brady
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
Jan. 19, 1991
Draft Two (B:RESERVE)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: U.S. RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 1991
((At ease!)) 111 Thank you, Curly [Gen. Evan Hultman]].
And thank you, each of you -- not for standing up to greet me --
but for standing up for the fighting men and women defending
freedom tonight in the Persian Gulf! 111
I'm proud to be back here with the Reserve Officers
Association once again, and honored to be named the R.O.A.
"Minute Man of the Year." I was born in Massachusetts -- home of
the original Minute Man. But when we moved to Texas, I remember
one guy bragging to me about the heroes of the Alamo. He said:
"I bet you never had anybody so brave around Massachusetts."
So I asked him: "Ever hear of Paul Revere?"
And he said: "Paul Revere? Isn't that the guy who ran for
help?!" 1111
Of course, Paul Revere didn't really run for help -- he rode
for freedom. And this month, far from home, America's best and
bravest once again took to the freedom trail.
This month marks a critical moment in history -- a moment of
truth -- for this generation, for this nation, for this world.
We were patient. We were cautious. We were slow to anger.
But when the moment of truth came, America did the right thing.
The Coalition did the right thing. And our troops did it well.
We've come a long way -- as a Nation, and as a people --
since the days when despots could afford to take Americans
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hostage, smug in the knowledge that nothing would be done.
But this time it was different.
We said that if allied troops were forced to liberate
Kuwait, we would do the job quickly, massively and decisively.
We said that if one American soldier had to go into battle,
he would have enough force behind him to win.
We said that the occupation of Kuwait would not stand.
And today in the Gulf, America is keeping her word. 111
Today in the Gulf, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. III
Exactly one week ago, the battle was joined. Having refused
to face the cold hard facts, Saddam now faces cold hard steel.
It is a conflict we did not seek and did not begin. But ladies
and gentlemen -- it's one we do intend to finish. 111
Yes, the liberation of Kuwait has begun. It has marked a
proud day for every American -- and my proudest moment as
Commander-in-Chief -- of the best-trained, best-equipped, and
best-educated fighting force ever assembled! 111
I know our fighting men and women are heartened by the
tremendous outpouring of support from the American people and the
Congress. Because when I said last week that this will not be
another Vietnam, I meant two things:
First that never again will our fighting men and women be
sent in to do a job with one hand tied behind their back. III
And second, just as important, never again will they be sent
in to do a job without the full backing of the folks back home.
Over the past week, the outpouring of compassion, the
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outpouring of love and faith and support for our troops from
Americans of all walks of life has been overwhelming. Maybe you
saw the comments from some of the folks in Abilene, Kansas --
hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Kevin Mickey told a reporter
he has no doubt that the U.S. action was necessary and will end
in victory. He said: "We're the kind of people who win wars
We're not sophisticated. But we know right from wrong." And
Esther Foltz, who has a grandson in the Gulf, said that: "We're
going to win this thing. And the world's going to be better."
Esther's right. Building a better world is an important
part of what the Coalition is all about. Last fall at the United
Nations, I described my vision of what this new partnership of
nations might look like. I called it a "partnership based on
consultation, co-operation, and collective action -- especially
through international organizations. A partnership united by
principle and the rule of law, and supported by an equitable
sharing of both cost and commitment. A partnership whose goals
are to increase democracy, increase prosperity, increase the
peace and réduce arms. "
Looking back, that sounds like a pretty fair description of
the unprecedented partnership that's today standing up to the
aggression in the Gulf. Gone are the days when America was the
lone cop on the beat. Today the Coalition in the Gulf is not so
much a global policeman as it is a neighborhood fire department
-- a volunteer fire department that's no longer willing to stand
idly by and watch the world's flash points burn out of control.
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Today, the fire brigade in the Gulf is a cooperative and
committed force freely supported by the world community for the
mutual protection of the neighborhood. The volunteers come from
28 nations spanning five continents. of an estimated $10 billion
in operating costs through 1990, an estimated $8 billion, or 80
percent, is being paid by countries other than the United States.
But even a volunteer fire department needs leadership. And
whether today or in the years to come, that leadership will come
from the United States of America. 111
The United States has always borne a disproportionate share
-- not only of costs -- but also of leadership. And that's how
it should be. History is moving decisively in America's favor
-- thanks, in large part, to our own perseverance. The hall-
marks of the modern world -- which the emerging democracies are
now striving for -- are free markets, free movement, free speech,
and free elections. America's had all these things for over 200
years. They have given us both our power and our purpose. And I
can assure you -- America, and the world -- that we have not come
through 214 years of history, fighting for freedom, only to back
down now.
The United States is unique. Only the United States can
bear this responsibility. Not Europe, not the new Germany, not
the Soviet Union, not Japan. We come from every nation on Earth
-- citizens of the world *- tracing our roots to Italy and
Mexico, Germany and China, Western Africa and Southeast Asia. We
are the one nation on this Earth that can stand against the
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forces of aggression, and for the forces of peace. Among the
nations of the world, only the United States has both this moral
standing and the means to back it up.
Tonight, the world is united by shared commitments, shared
interests, shared hopes. Tonight, our efforts will determine the
kind of legacy we bequeath our children, the kind of world they
will live in. And so tonight, let us re-dedicate ourselves to
the ideals in which our troops so fiercely believe. Because our
goals will not be fully achieved until we live in a world where
every country is shaking hands -- and none are shaking fists. III
And when this crisis is over, the opportunities ahead will
be truly historic. Iraq can be welcomed back into the community
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of nations. And at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates
-- where civilization began -- civilization can begin anew. III
Tonight's dinner has special drama, not the least of which
is the fact that some of the members of the R.O.A. who usually
attend are an active duty with Desert Storm. From the moment
they were called up on August 22nd, our Reservists have
demonstrated the unique skills of the "citizen-soldier" -- and
reminded us of the key role our Reserve Forces play in our
Nation's defense strategy. Reserve volunteers were vital to the
success of the early stages of Desert Shield, especially in
communications, airlift and medical support. Today, more than
50,000 Reservists stand with the forces of the Coalition in the
Gulf. And as we've seen this week in Desert Storm -- our
Reservists and National Guardsmen rank among the finest fighter,
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attack and transport pilots on Earth!
The Reserves are doing their part. But I know that, at
times like this, every American wants to lend a hand, and asks:
"What can I do?"
Well, one possibility was suggested in a letter I received
from Ann Macker, a Navy nurse serving in the Persian Gulf tonight
aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort. She wrote:
"There is something [every American] can do
Please stand
outside in the cold night air and search for that star. When you
find it -- and it will be there -- please pray for [us] and ask
the Good Lord to bring us home safely."
And so, as you go to home tonight, look up at the night sky
and send a prayer eastward towards the morning sun -- across the
ocean and halfway across the world -- to the brave men and women
who carry with them our hopes, our dreams, and our love.
And let me say again to our troops what I said in my holiday
address: The sacrifices you make will never be forgotten.
America is behind you. The world is behind you. And history is
behind you. And when you come home -- and we hope and pray it's
soon -- you will be welcomed as what you are -- all-American
heroes. 1111.
The world is watching. And the world is with you.
Thank you. Goodnight. And God bless the United States of
America.
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DATE: 1/21/90
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