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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 JAN 31 PM 4: 52
January 31, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM:
TO THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON cw
FROM:
CURT SMITH
is
SUBJECT:
REMARKS AT MCAS CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA
I. SUMMARY
On Friday, February 1 at 8:35 a.m. you will make
remarks at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.
The event will be held in an airplane hangar and 10,000 attendees
are expected -- Marines from Cherry Point and Camp Lejeune, as
well as families and friends of Marines currently deployed in
Operation Desert Storm. Your remarks are six minutes in length
and will be on speechcards.
II. DISCUSSION
The attached remarks hail the proud tradition of the
US Marine Corps and commend the commitment of our Marines
currently deployed in the Persian Gulf. You also praise their
families for their strong support of the troops and their
dedication to "keep the homes fires burning".
We have not included any humor in these remarks, given
the recent border fighting and the fact that several Marines have
been killed.
Finally, please note that Mrs. Zandy Krulak will be on
stage with you and is included in your acknowledgements. She is
the wife of General Charles Krulak, currently in command of the
2nd Force Service Support Group in Operation Desert Storm. Until
Office. last year, he was the Director of the White House Military
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 JAN 1 A10: 12
DATE:
1/31/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES, CHERRY HILL, N.C
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:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Cawley)
January 31, 1991
5 P.M.
CHERRY
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES
CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1991
8:35 A.M.
Thank you, Mrs. Hearney. Secretary of the Navy Garrett.
General Richwine, General Mundy, Colonel McDyre, Mrs. Krulak,
Mrs. Sutton. Families, friends, and members of "The few. The
proud. The Marines." // There is a song which speaks of
"Carolina in the Morning." Well, I'm pleased to be here this
morning to salute all of you who form the magnificent "Carolina.
MAGTF" [[mag-taf]]. //
Admiral Bull Halsey -- forgive me, a Navy man -- once called
you "not merely the elite Corps of this country but the elite
Corps of the world." // I agree. // Let me tell you, it is a
real privilege to be at a home base of the United States Marine
Corps. / /
For 216 years, the Marine Corps has helped write the story
of America.. And today -- in wartime, as in peacetime -- you
write that story still. / It is the story of "Semper Fidelis" --
Always Faithful -- to the liberty which sets men free. Think of
Marines storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. / Taking the shell-
torn ridges of Chosin [CHO-SAHN] and Guadalcanal. / Patrolling
the skies from Okinawa to Korea and now to Saudi Arabia. /
As I said Tuesday night in my State of the Union Address, to
be an American means writing new chapters in this story. It
2
means enlisting in the cause of liberty and undertaking the hard
work of freedom -- a cause which today in the Persian Gulf, your
colleagues -- friends -- above all, families -- have bravely and
willingly borne as Marines have always done. //
It comes as no surprise that the first ground engagement of
the Gulf war involved Marines. It comes as no surprisé that the
Marines fought bravely and with distinction. // Their
professionalism and sacrifice will end the nightmare of Iraq's
brutal occupation -- and ensure that Kuwait once again is free.
// Their courage and commitment will help punish -- not reward -
- aggression and protect our new world order from the tyranny of
ruthless dictators with no concern for human life.
We are now more than two weeks into Operation Desert Storm.
My report to you today is that we are on course and on schedule.
Day by day, night by night, Iraq's capacity to wage war is being
systematically destroyed by U.S. and coalition military forces.
Our investment, our training, and our planning are paying off. //
Yes, achieving our goals will require time and sacrifice, but we
will prevail. And when we do, we will have taught a dangerous
tyrant and those who would follow in his footsteps that there is
no place for lawless aggression in this critical region and in
the new world order that we seek to create. //
Every day, I think of our brave servicemen and women like
the 2nd Marine Airwing -- eleven squadrons and two battalions
deployed in the Gulf. // And the 2nd Marine Division and the 2nd
Force Service Support Group. Ninety percent of their members are
3
deployed in the Gulf. They, too, believe in a cause larger than
themselves. // Most of all, I think of those who have already
given the last full measure of devotion. I will always keep a
place in my heart for the memory and the families of these
American heroes. //
Not far from here yellow ribbons stretch as far as the eye
can see. They show what Dwight Eisenhower meant when he said,
"Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars." //
The communities of Jacksonville and Havelock [HAV-lock] care. So
like communities all across America, they have joined hands to
support military troops and their families. I think of your
schools -- touching troops with their letters and their love.
And the "Key Wives Program" -- linking families, and hearts. //
If there's anyone who wonders what we're fighting for, they need
look no further than this room. //
Unfortunately, there are no medals of valor for military
families. If there were, there would be as much decoration upon
your chests as there is pride within them. / Two weeks ago, a
monument was dedicated a mile from here. It has five service
seals and this inscription: "Operation Desert Storm: This
beacon burning bright is a constant reminder of Havelock's home
fires burning in support of our military men and women and their
families.' // To all of you -- spouses, children, parents, loved
ones, Marines -- you're doing more than just keeping the home
fires burning. Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart
of every American. / You are hastening the day when your men and
4
women will come home. Let me repeat: We will stay in the Gulf
for as long as necessary -- but not one day longer than it takes
us to complete our mission. //
Today, in the Gulf, Marines are enduring much to keep
America strong and great. // Let me leave you with words written
more than a century ago. Back then, the Marines had just landed
on another distant shore, and a reporter wrote: "The Marines
have landed and the situation is well in hand.' " // Nothing has
changed -- and nothing will. //
Thank you for your support. God bless you and this great
country. But most of all, God bless the finest Marines,
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen any Nation has
ever had.
#
#
#
#
MARINES & FAMILIES \ CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1991 \ 8:35 A.M.
THANK YOU, MRS. HEARNEY. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
GARRETT. GENERAL GRAY, GENERAL MUNDY, GENERAL
RICHWINE, COLONEL MCDYRE, MRS. KRULAK, MRS. SUTTON.
FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND MEMBERS OF "THE FEW. THE PROUD.
THE MARINES." // THERE IS A SONG WHICH SPEAKS OF
"CAROLINA IN THE MORNING." WELL, I'M PLEASED TO BE
HERE THIS MORNING TO SALUTE ALL OF YOU WHO FORM THE
MAGNIFICENT "CAROLINA MAGTF" [[MAG-TAF]]. //
- 2 -
ADMIRAL BULL HALSEY -- FORGIVE ME, A NAVY MAN --
ONCE CALLED YOU "NOT MERELY THE ELITE CORPS OF THIS
COUNTRY BUT THE ELITE CORPS OF THE WORLD." // I
AGREE. // LET ME TELL YOU, IT IS A REAL PRIVILEGE TO
BE AT A HOME BASE OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. //
FOR 216 YEARS, THE MARINE CORPS HAS HELPED WRITE
THE STORY OF AMERICA. AND TODAY -- IN WARTIME, AS IN
PEACETIME -- YOU WRITE THAT STORY STILL. /
- 3 -
IT IS THE STORY OF "SEMPER FIDELIS" -- ALWAYS
FAITHFUL -- TO THE LIBERTY WHICH SETS MEN FREE. THINK
OF MARINES STORMING THE BEACHES OF Iwo JIMA. / TAKING
THE SHELL-TORN RIDGES OF CHOSIN [CHO-SAHN] AND
GUADALCANAL. / PATROLLING THE SKIES FROM OKINAWA TO
KOREA AND NOW TO SAUDI ARABIA. /
As I SAID TUESDAY NIGHT IN MY STATE OF THE UNION
ADDRESS, TO BE AN AMERICAN MEANS WRITING NEW CHAPTERS
IN THIS STORY.
- 4 -
IT MEANS ENLISTING IN THE CAUSE OF LIBERTY AND
UNDERTAKING THE HARD WORK OF FREEDOM -- A CAUSE WHICH
TODAY IN THE PERSIAN GULF, YOUR COLLEAGUES -- FRIENDS
-- ABOVE ALL, FAMILIES -- HAVE BRAVELY AND WILLINGLY
BORNE AS MARINES HAVE ALWAYS DONE. //
IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE THAT THE FIRST GROUND
ENGAGEMENT OF THE GULF WAR INVOLVED MARINES. IT COMES
AS NO SURPRISE THAT THE MARINES FOUGHT BRAVELY AND WITH
DISTINCTION. //
- 5 -
THEIR PROFESSIONALISM AND SACRIFICE WILL END THE
NIGHTMARE OF IRAQ'S BRUTAL OCCUPATION -- AND ENSURE
THAT KUWAIT ONCE AGAIN IS FREE. // THEIR COURAGE AND
COMMITMENT WILL HELP PUNISH -- NOT REWARD -- AGGRESSION
AND PROTECT OUR NEW WORLD ORDER FROM THE TYRANNY OF
RUTHLESS DICTATORS WITH NO CONCERN FOR HUMAN LIFE.
WE ARE NOW MORE THAN TWO WEEKS INTO OPERATION
DESERT STORM. MY REPORT TO YOU TODAY IS THAT WE ARE ON
COURSE AND ON SCHEDULE.
- 6 -
DAY BY DAY, NIGHT BY NIGHT, IRAQ'S CAPACITY TO WAGE WAR
IS BEING SYSTEMATICALLY DESTROYED BY U.S. AND COALITION
MILITARY FORCES, OUR INVESTMENT, OUR TRAINING, AND OUR
PLANNING ARE PAYING OFF. // YES, ACHIEVING OUR GOALS
WILL REQUIRE TIME AND SACRIFICE, BUT WE WILL PREVAIL.
- 7 -
AND WHEN WE DO, WE WILL HAVE TAUGHT A DANGEROUS TYRANT
AND THOSE WHO WOULD FOLLOW IN HIS FOOTSTEPS THAT THERE
IS NO PLACE FOR LAWLESS AGGRESSION IN THIS CRITICAL
REGION AND IN THE NEW WORLD ORDER THAT WE SEEK TO
CREATE. //
EVERY DAY, I THINK OF OUR BRAVE SERVICEMEN AND
WOMEN LIKE THE 2ND MARINE AIRWING -- ELEVEN SQUADRONS
AND TWO BATTALIONS DEPLOYED IN THE GULF. //
- 8 -
AND THE 2ND MARINE DIVISION AND THE 2ND FORCE SERVICE
SUPPORT GROUP. NINETY PERCENT OF THEIR MEMBERS ARE
DEPLOYED IN THE GULF. THEY, Too, BELIEVE IN A CAUSE
LARGER THAN THEMSELVES. // MOST OF ALL, I THINK OF
THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THE LAST FULL MEASURE OF
DEVOTION. I WILL ALWAYS KEEP A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR
THE MEMORY AND THE FAMILIES OF THESE AMERICAN HEROES.
//
- 9 -
NOT FAR FROM HERE YELLOW RIBBONS STRETCH AS FAR AS
THE EYE CAN SEE. THEY SHOW WHAT DWIGHT EISENHOWER
MEANT WHEN HE SAID, "MORALE IS THE GREATEST SINGLE
FACTOR IN SUCCESSFUL WARS." " // THE COMMUNITIES OF
JACKSONVILLE AND HAVELOCK [HAV-Lock] CARE. So LIKE
COMMUNITIES ALL ACROSS AMERICA, THEY HAVE JOINED HANDS
To SUPPORT MILITARY TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES. I THINK
OF YOUR SCHOOLS -- TOUCHING TROOPS WITH THEIR LETTERS
AND THEIR LOVE. AND THE "KEY WIVES PROGRAM" -- LINKING
FAMILIES, AND HEARTS. //
- 10 -
IF THERE'S ANYONE WHO WONDERS WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR,
THEY NEED LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THIS ROOM. //
UNFORTUNATELY, THERE ARE NO MEDALS OF VALOR FOR
MILITARY FAMILIES. IF THERE WERE, THERE WOULD BE AS
MUCH DECORATION UPON YOUR CHESTS AS THERE IS PRIDE
WITHIN THEM. / Two WEEKS AGO, A MONUMENT WAS
DEDICATED A MILE FROM HERE.
- 11 -
IT HAS FIVE SERVICE SEALS AND THIS INSCRIPTION:
"OPERATION DESERT STORM: THIS BEACON BURNING BRIGHT IS
A CONSTANT REMINDER OF HAVELOCK'S HOME FIRES BURNING IN
SUPPORT OF OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN AND THEIR
FAMILIES." // To ALL OF YOU -- SPOUSES, CHILDREN,
PARENTS, LOVED ONES, MARINES -- YOU'RE DOING MORE THAN
JUST KEEPING THE HOME FIRES BURNING. YOUR DEDICATION
AND BRAVERY IS LIGHTING THE HEART OF EVERY AMERICAN. /
- 12 -
You ARE HASTENING THE DAY WHEN YOUR MEN AND WOMEN WILL
COME HOME. LET ME REPEAT: WE WILL STAY IN THE GULF
FOR AS LONG AS NECESSARY -- BUT NOT ONE DAY LONGER THAN
IT TAKES US TO COMPLETE OUR MISSION. //
TODAY, IN THE GULF, MARINES ARE ENDURING MUCH TO
KEEP AMERICA STRONG AND GREAT. // LET ME LEAVE YOU
WITH WORDS WRITTEN MORE THAN A CENTURY AGO.
- 13 -
BACK THEN, THE MARINES HAD JUST LANDED ON ANOTHER
DISTANT SHORE, AND A REPORTER WROTE: "THE MARINES HAVE
LANDED AND THE SITUATION IS WELL IN HAND. " // NOTHING
HAS CHANGED -- AND NOTHING WILL. //
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. GOD BLESS YOU AND THIS
GREAT COUNTRY. BUT MOST OF ALL, GOD BLESS THE FINEST
MARINES, SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN, AND COAST GUARDSMEN
ANY NATION HAS EVER HAD.
#
#
#
#
Document No. 208937
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 JAN 31 A9: 55
01/30/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 11:00 a.m. 01/31/91
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES/CHERRY POINT, NC
(01/30 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
У
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
>
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 11:00 a.m. on Thurdsay, 01/31,
with a copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
OK.S.R.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
91 JAN 30 PM 7:42
(Smith/Cawley)
January 30, 1991
5 P.M.
CHERRY
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES
CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991
8:50 A.M.
Thank you, General Gray. Secretary of the Navy Garrett.
General Richwine. Families, friends, and members of "The few.
The proud. The Marines. " // There is a song which speaks of
"Carolina in the Morning." Well, I'm pleased to be here this
morning to salute all of you who form the magnificent "Carolina
MAGTF" [[mag-taf]]. //
Admiral Bull Halsey -- forgive me, a Navy man -- once called
you "not merely the elite Corps of this country but the elite
Corps of the world." // I agree. // Let me tell you, it is a
real privilege to be at a home base of the United States Marine
Corps. //
For 216 years, the Marine Corps has helped write the story
of America. And today -- in wartime, as in peacetime --you write
that story still. / It is the story of "Semper Fidelis" -- Always
Faithful -- to the liberty which sets men free. Think of Marines
storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. / Taking the shell-torn ridges
of Mont Blanc and Hamburger Hill. / Patrolling the skies from
Okinawa to Korea and now to Saudi Arabia. /
As I said Tuesday night in my State of the Union Address, to
be an American means writing new chapters in this story. It
means enlisting in the cause of liberty and undertaking the hard
2
work of freedom -- a cause which today in the Persian Gulf, your
colleagues -- friends -- above all, families -- have bravely and
willingly borne as Marines have always done. //
Their sacrifice will end the nightmare of Iraq's brutal
occupation -- and ensure that Kuwait once again is free. //
Their courage and commitment will help punish -- not reward --
aggression and protect our new world order from the tyranny of
ruthless dictators with no concern for human life.
Every day, I think of our brave servicemen and women like
the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing -- eleven squadrons and two
battalions deployed in the Gulf. // And the 2nd Marine Division
of Camp Lejeune. Ninety percent of its members are deployed in
the Gulf. They, too, believe in a cause larger than themselves.
// Most of all, I think of those who have already given the last
full measure of devotion. I will never let the memory and the
families of these American heroes down. 11
Not far from here yellow ribbons stretch as far as the eye
can see. They show what Dwight Eisenhower meant when he said,
"Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars. " //
The communities of Jacksonville and Havelock [HAV-lock] care. So
like communities all across America, they have joined hands to
support military troops and their families. I think of your
schools -- touching troops with their letters and their love.
And the "Key Wives Program" -- linking families, and hearts. //
If there's anyone who wonders what we're fighting for, they need
look no further than this room. //
3
Unfortunately, there are no medals of valor for military
families. If there were, there would be as much decoration upon
your chests as there is pride within them. / Two weeks ago, a
monument was dedicated a mile from here. It has five service
seals and this inscription: "Operation Desert Storm: This
beacon burning bright is a constant reminder of Havelock's home
fires burning in support of our military men and women and their
families." // To all of you -- spouses, children, parents,
Marines -- you're doing more than just keeping the home fires
burning. Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart of
every American. / You are hastening the day when your men and
women will come home. Let me repeat: We will stay in the Gulf
for as long -- but not one day longer -- than it takes us to
complete our mission. //
Let me close with a verse that always reminds me of the
Marines. "Not gold but only men can make a people great and
strong," it begins. "Men who for truth and honor's sake stand
fast and suffer long. / Brave men who work while others sleep,
who dare while others fly." It concludes: "They build a
nation's pillars deep and lift them to the sky. " //
The Marines abroad -- the Marines at home -- their families
and their friends -- all of you are enduring much to keep America
strong and great. // Thank you -- and let me leave you with
words written more than a century ago. The Marines had just
entered Panama, and a reporter wrote: "The Marines have landed
4
and the situation is well in hand. " // Nothing has changed --
and nothing will. //
Thank you for your support. God bless you and this great
country. But most of all, God bless the finest Marines,
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen any Nation has
ever had.
#
#
#
#
insert
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We are now more than two weeks into Operation Desert Storm. My
report to you today is that we are on course and on schedule.
Day by day, night by night, Iraq's capacity to wage war is being
systematically destroyed by U.S. and coalition military forces.
Our investment, our training, and our planning are paying off.
Yes, achieving our goals will require time and sacrifice, but we
will prevail. And when we do, we will have taught a dangerous
tyrant and those who would follow in his footsteps that there is
no place for lawless aggression in this critical region and in
the new world order that we seek to create.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES
CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991
8:50 A.M.
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The proud. The Marines. " // There is a song which speaks of
"Carolina in the Morning." Well, I'm pleased to be here this
morning to salute all of you who form the magnificent "Carolina
MAGTF" [[mag-taf] ]. ///
Admiral Bull Halsey -- forgive me, a Navy man -- once called
you "not merely the elite Corps of this country but the elite
Corps of the world." // I agree. // Let me tell you, it is a
real privilege to be at a home base of the United States Marine
Corps. //
For 216 years, the Marine Corps has helped write the story
of America. And today -- in wartime, as in peacetime you write
that story still. / It is the story of "Semper Fidelis" -- Always
Faithful -- to the liberty which sets men free. Think of Marines
storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. / Taking the shell-torn ridges
CHOSIN
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of
Mont Blanc
and Hamburger Hill. / Patrolling the skies from
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Okinawa to Korea and now to Saudi Arabia. /
As I said Tuesday night in my State of the Union Address, to
be an American means writing new chapters in this story. It
means enlisting in the cause of liberty and undertaking the hard
2
work of freedom -- a cause which today in the Persian Gulf, your
colleagues -- friends -- above all, families -- have bravely and
willingly borne as Marines have always done. //
Their sacrifice will end the nightmare of Iraq's brutal
occupation -- and ensure that Kuwait once again is free. //
Their courage and commitment will help punish -- not reward --
aggression and protect our new world order from the tyranny of
ruthless dictators with no concern for human life.
Every day, I think of our brave servicemen and women like
the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing -- eleven squadrons and two
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2nd
battalions deployed in the Gulf. // And the 2nd Marine Division
Force
of Camp Lejeune. Ninety percent of its members are deployed in
the Gulf. They, too, believe in a cause larger than themselves. support
(F41 - other 10% in Med. sea)
service
// Most of all, I think of those who have already given the last Group
full measure of devotion. I will never let the memory and the
families of these American heroes down. //
Not far from here yellow ribbons stretch as far as the eye
can see. They show what Dwight Eisenhower meant when he said,
"Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars.' " //
The communities of Jacksonville and Havelock [HAV-lock] care. So
like communities all across America, they have joined hands to
support military troops and their families. I think of your
schools -- touching troops with their letters and their love.
And the "Key Wives Program" -- linking families, and hearts. //
If there's anyone who wonders what we're fighting for, they need
look no further than this room. //
3
Unfortunately, there are no medals of valor for military
families. If there were, there would be as much decoration upon
your chests as there is pride within them. / Two weeks ago, a
monument was dedicated a mile from here. It has five service
seals and this inscription: "Operation Desert Storm: This
beacon burning bright is a constant reminder of Havelock's home
fires burning in support of our military men and women and their
families. // To all of you -- spouses, children, parents,
Marines -- you're doing more than just keeping the home fires
burning. Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart of
every American. / You are hastening the day when your men and
women will come home. Let me repeat: We will stay in the Gulf
for as long -- but not one day longer -- than it takes us to
complete our mission. //
Let me close with a verse that always reminds me of the
Marines. "Not gold but only men can make a people great and
strong,' it begins. "Men who for truth and honor's sake stand
fast and suffer long. / Brave men who work while others sleep,
who dare while others fly." It concludes: "They build a
nation's pillars deep and lift them to the sky. " //
The Marines abroad -- the Marines at home -- their families
and their friends -- all of you are enduring much to keep America
strong and great. // Thank you -- and let me leave you with
words written more than a century ago. The Marines had just
entered Panama, and a reporter wrote: "The Marines have landed
4
and the situation is well in hand. " //
Nothing has changed --
and nothing will. //
Thank you for your support. God bless you and this great
country. But most of all, God bless the finest Marines,
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen any Nation has
ever had.
#
#
#
#
Mr!
office
(Smith/Cawley)
January 30, 1991
5 P.M.
CHERRY
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES
CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991
8:50 A.M.
Thank you, General Gray. Secretary of the Navy Garrett.
General Richwine. Families, friends, and members of "The few.
The proud. The Marines." // There is a song which speaks of
"Carolina in the Morning." Well, I'm pleased to be here this
morning to salute all of you who form the magnificent "Carolina
MAGTF" [[mag-taf]]. //
Admiral Bull Halsey -- forgive me, a Navy man -- once called
you "not merely the elite Corps of this country but the elite
Corps of the world." // I agree. // Let me tell you, it is a
real privilege to be at a home base of the United States Marine
Corps. //
For 216 years, the Marine Corps has helped write the story
of America. And today -- in wartime, as in peacetime --you write
that story still. / It is the story of "Semper Fidelis" -- Always
Faithful -- to the liberty which sets men free. Think of Marines
storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. / Taking the shell-torn ridges
of Mont Blanc and Hamburger Bunker Hill. / Patrolling the skies from
Okinawa to Korea and now to Saudi Arabia. /
As I said Tuesday night in my State of the Union Address, to
be an American means writing new chapters in this story. It
means enlisting in the cause of liberty and undertaking the hard
2
work of freedom -- a cause which today in the Persian Gulf, your
colleagues -- friends -- above all, families -- have bravely and
willingly borne as Marines have always done. //
Their sacrifice will end the nightmare of Iraq's brutal
occupation -- and ensure that Kuwait once again is free. //
Their courage and commitment will help punish -- not reward --
aggression and protect our new world order from the tyranny of
ruthless dictators with no concern for human life.
Every day, I think of our brave servicemen and women like
Airwing
the 2nd Marine Aireraft Wing -- eleven squadrons and two
battalions deployed in the Gulf. // And the 2nd Marine Division
of Camp Lejeune. Ninety percent of its members are deployed in
the Gulf. They, too, believe in a cause larger than themselves.
// Most of all, I think of those who have already given the last
full measure of devotion. I will never let the memory and the
families of these American heroes down. //
Not far from here yellow ribbons stretch as far as the eye
can see. They show what Dwight Eisenhower meant when he said,
"Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars. " //
The communities of Jacksonville and Havelock [HAV-lock] care. So
like communities all across America, they have joined hands to
support military troops and their families. I think of your
schools -- touching troops with their letters and their love.
And the "Key Wives Program" -- linking families, and hearts. //
If there's anyone who wonders what we're fighting for, they need
look no further than this room. //
3
Unfortunately, there are no medals of valor for military
families. If there were, there would be as much decoration upon
your chests as there is pride within them. / Two weeks ago, a
monument was dedicated a mile from here. It has five service
seals and this inscription: "Operation Desert Storm: This
beacon burning bright is a constant reminder of Havelock's home
fires burning in support of our military men and women and their
families.' // To all of you -- spouses, children, parents, Loved ones
Marines -- you're doing more than just keeping the home fires
engage-
ments
burning. Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart of
every American. / You are hastening the day when your men and
women will come home. Let me repeat: We will stay in the Gulf
for as long -- but not one day longer -- than it takes us to
complete our mission. //
Let me close with a verse that always reminds me of the
Marines. "Not gold but only men can make a people great and
sounds akward
strong," it begins. "Men who for truth and honor's sake stand
fast and suffer long. / Brave men who work while others sleep,
who dare while others fly." It concludes: "They build a
nation's pillars deep and lift them to the sky." //
The Marines abroad -- the Marines at home -- their families
and their friends -- all of you are enduring much to keep America
strong and great. // Thank you -- and let me leave you with
words written more than a century ago. The Marines had just
entered Panama, and a reporter wrote: "The Marines have landed
4
and the situation is well in hand. II // Nothing has changed --
and nothing will. //
Thank you for your support. God bless you and this great
country: But most of all, God bless the finest Marines,
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen any Nation has
ever had.
#
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#
Counsel's office
Ron
Von
Lembke
(Smith/Cawley)
3218
91 JAN 30 PM 7:42
January 30, 1991
5 P.M.
CHERRY
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES
CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991
8:50 A.M.
Thank you, General Gray. Secretary of the Navy Garrett.
General Richwine. Families, friends, and members of "The few.
The proud. The Marines." // There is a song which speaks of
"Carolina in the Morning." Well, I'm pleased to be here this
morning to salute all of you who form the magnificent "Carolina
MAGTF" [[mag-taf]] //
Admiral Bull Halsey -- forgive me, a Navy man -- once called
you "not merely the elite Corps of this country but the elite
Corps of the world." // I agree. // Let me tell you, it is a
real privilege to be at a home base of the United States Marine
Corps. //
For 216 years, the Marine Corps has helped write the story
of America. And today -- in wartime, as in peacetime --you write marines
that story still. / It is the story of "Semper Fidelis" -- Always
thinkofs
Faithful -- to the liberty which sets men free. Think of Marines
thand of
storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. / Taking the shell-torn ridges
Brothers
Devil.Dag
wwildood
of Mont Blanc and Hamburger Hill. / Patrolling the skies from
Okinawa to Korea and now to Saudi Arabia. /
As I said Tuesday night in my State of the Union Address, to
be an American means writing new chapters in this story. It
means enlisting in the cause of liberty and undertaking the hard
2
work of freedom -- a cause which today in the Persian Gulf, your
colleagues -- friends -- above all, families -- have bravely and
willingly borne as Marines have always done. //
Their sacrifice will end the nightmare of Iraq's brutal
occupation -- and ensure that Kuwait once again is free. 11
Their courage and commitment will help punish -- not reward --
aggression and protect our new world order from the tyranny of
ruthless dictators with no concern for human life.
Every day, I think of our brave servicemen and women like
the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing -- eleven squadrons and two
battalions deployed in the Gulf. // And the 2nd Marine Division
of Camp Lejeune. Ninety percent of its members are deployed in
the Gulf. They, too, believe in a cause larger than themselves.
// Most of all, I think of those who have already given the last
full measure of devotion. I will never let the memory and the
families of these American heroes down. //
Not far from here yellow ribbons stretch as far as the eye
can see. They show what Dwight Eisenhower meant when he said,
"Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars." //
The communities of Jacksonville and Havelock [HAV-lock] care. So
like communities all across America, they have joined hands to
support military troops and their families. I think of your
schools -- touching troops with their letters and their love.
And the "Key Wives Program" -- linking families, and hearts. //
If there's anyone who wonders what we're fighting for, they need
look no further than this room. //
3
Unfortunately, there are no medals of valor for military
families. If there were, there would be as much decoration upon
your chests as there is pride within them. / Two weeks ago, a
monument was dedicated a mile from here. It has five service
seals and this inscription: "Operation Desert Storm: This
beacon burning bright is a constant reminder of Havelock's home
fires burning in support of our military men and women and their
families." // To all of you -- spouses, children, parents,
Marines -- you're doing more than just keeping the home fires
burning. Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart of
every American. / You are hastening the day when your men and
women will come home. Let me repeat: We will stay in the Gulf
for as long -- but not one day longer -- than it takes us to
complete our mission. //
Let me close with a verse that always reminds me of the
Marines. "Not gold but only men can make a people great and
strong," it begins. "Men who for truth and honor's sake stand
fast and suffer long. / Brave men who work while others sleep,
who dare while others fly." It concludes: "They build a
nation's pillars deep and lift them to the sky. " //
The Marines abroad -- the Marines at home -- their families
and their friends -- all of you are enduring much to keep America
strong and great. // Thank you -- and let me leave you with
words written more than a century ago. The Marines had just
entered Panama, and a reporter wrote: "The Marines have landed
4
and the situation is well in hand. " // Nothing has changed --
and nothing will. //
Thank you for your support. God bless you and this great
country. But most of all, God bless the finest Marines,
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen any Nation has
ever had.
#
#
#
#
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DATE:
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(01/30 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
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VICE PRESIDENT
>
MCCLURE
У
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
>
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
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Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 11:00 a.m. on Thurdsay, 01/31,
with a copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE: she comment
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
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01/30/91
DATE:
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES/CHERRY POINT, NC
(01/30 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
>
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
У
UNTERMEYER
CARD
>
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
>
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 11:00 a.m. on Thurdsay, 01/31,
with a copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
January 31, 1991
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
The NSC staff has reviewed and forwards the attached comments.
R Jutes for
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Brent Scowcroft
Ext. 2702
91 JAN 30 PM 7:42
(Smith/Cawley)
January 30, 1991
5 P.M.
CHERRY
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES
CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991
8:50 A.M.
Thank you, General Gray. Secretary of the Navy Garrett.
General Richwine. Families, friends, and members of "The few.
The proud. The Marines. // There is a song which speaks of
"Carolina in the Morning." Well, I'm pleased to be here this
morning to salute all of you who form the magnificent "Carolina
MAGTF" [[mag-taf]]. //
Admiral Bull Halsey -- forgive me, a Navy man -- once called
you "not merely the elite Corps of this country but the elite
Corps of the world." // I agree. // Let me tell you, it is a
real privilege to be at a home base of the United States Marine
Corps. //
For 216 years, the Marine Corps has helped write the story
of America. And today -- in wartime, as in peacetime --you write
that story still. / It is the story of "Semper Fidelis" -- Always
Faithful -- to the liberty which sets men free. Think of Marines
storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. / Taking the shell-torn ridges
of Mont Blanc and Hamburger Hill. / Patrolling the skies from
Okinawa to Korea and now to Saudi Arabia. /
As I said Tuesday night in my State of the Union Address, to
be an American means writing new chapters in this story. It
means enlisting in the cause of liberty and undertaking the hard
It comes as little surprise that the First ground engagement
of the Gulf war involved Marines. It comes as no Surprise
that the Marines covered themselves with distinction
work of freedom -- a cause which today in the Persian Gulf, your
colleagues -- friends -- above all, families -- have bravely and
willingly borne as Marines have always done. //
Professionalism and
Their Л sacrifice will end the nightmare of Iraq's brutal
occupation -- and ensure that Kuwait once again is free. //
Their courage and commitment will help punish -- not reward
aggression and protect our new world order from the tyranny of
ruthless dictators with no concern for human life.
Ins
Every day, I think of our brave servicemen and women like
the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing -- eleven squadrons and two
battalions deployed in the Gulf. // And the 2nd Marine Division
of Camp Lejeune. Ninety percent of its members are deployed in
the Gulf. They, too, believe in a cause larger than themselves.
// Most of all, I think of those who have already given the last
full measure of devotion. I will never let the memory and the
families of these American heroes down. //
Not far from here yellow ribbons stretch as far as the eye
can see. They show what Dwight Eisenhower meant when he said,
"Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars." //
The communities of Jacksonville and Havelock [HAV-lock] care. So
like communities all across America, they have joined hands to
support military troops and their families. I think of your
schools -- touching troops with their letters and their love.
And the "Key Wives Program" -- linking families, and hearts. //
If there's anyone who wonders what we're fighting for, they need
look no further than this room. //
In many ways, the families of our marines endure move
hardships than the marines themselves while deployed
to the Gulf
3
Unfortunately, there are no medals of valor for military
families. If there were, there would be as much decoration upon
your chests as there is pride within them. / Two weeks ago, a
monument was dedicated a mile from here. It has five service
seals and this inscription: "Operation Desert Storm: This
beacon burning bright is a constant reminder of Havelock's home
fires burning in support of our military men and women and their
families." // To all of you -- spouses, children, parents,
Marines -- you're doing more than just keeping the home fires
burning. Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart of
every American. / You are hastening the day when your men and
as necessary
women will come home. Let me repeat: We will stay in the Gulf
for as long -- but not one day longer than it takes us to
complete our mission. //
Let me close with a verse that always reminds me of the
Marines. "Not gold but only men can make a people great and
strong," it begins. "Men who for truth and honor's sake stand
fast and suffer long. / Brave men who work while others sleep,
who dare while others fly." It concludes: "They build a
nation's pillars deep and lift them to the sky." //
The Marines abroad -- the Marines at home -- their families
and their friends -- all of you are enduring much to keep America
strong and great. // Thank you -- and let me leave you with
words written more than a century ago. The Marines had just landed
come on the scene
entered Panama, and a reporter wrote: "The Marines have landed
landed
XXXX
4
and the situation is well in hand. " // Nothing has changed --
and nothing will. //
Thank you for your support. God bless you and this great
country. But most of all, God bless the finest Marines,
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen any Nation has
ever had.
#
#
#
#
Document No. 208937
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 JAN 31 All : 25
01/30/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 11:00 a.m. 01/31/91
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES/CHERRY POINT, NC
(01/30 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
У
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
>
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
>
DEMAREST
WINSTON
>
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 11:00 a.m. on Thurdsay, 01/31,
with a copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
Q4
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
91 JAN 30 PM 7:42
(Smith/Cawley)
January 30, 1991
5 P.M.
CHERRY
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES
CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991
8:50 A.M.
Thank you, General Gray. Secretary of the Navy Garrett.
General Richwine. Families, friends, and members of "The few.
The proud. The Marines. " // There is a song which speaks of
"Carolina in the Morning." Well, I'm pleased to be here this
morning to salute all of you who form the magnificent "Carolina
MAGTF" [[mag-taf]] //
Admiral Bull Halsey -- forgive me, a Navy man -- once called
you "not merely the elite Corps of this country but the elite
Corps of the world." // I agree. // Let me tell you, it is a
real privilege to be at a home base of the United States Marine
Corps. //
For 216 years, the Marine Corps has helped write the story
of America. And today -- in wartime, as in peacetime --you write
that story still. / It is the story of "Semper Fidelis" -- Always
Faithful -- to the liberty which sets men free. Think of Marines
storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. / Taking the shell-torn ridges
of Mont Blanc and Hamburger Hill. / Patrolling the skies from
Okinawa to Korea and now to Saudi Arabia. /
As I said Tuesday night in my State of the Union Address, to
be an American means writing new chapters in this story. It
means enlisting in the cause of liberty and undertaking the hard
2
work of freedom -- a cause which today in the Persian Gulf, your
colleagues -- friends -- above all, families -- have bravely and
willingly borne as Marines have always done. //
Their sacrifice will end the nightmare of Iraq's brutal
occupation -- and ensure that Kuwait once again is free.
stet
Their courage and commitment will help punish -- not reward --
aggression and protect our new world order from the tyranny of
ruthless dictators with no concern for human life.
Every day, I think of our brave servicemen and women like
the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing -- eleven squadrons and two
battalions deployed in the Gulf. // And the 2nd Marine Division
of Camp Lejeune. Ninety percent of its members are deployed in
the Gulf. They, too, believe in a cause larger than themselves.
// Most of all, I think of those who have already given the last
full measure of devotion. I will never let the memory and the
always carry c place in my for heart
families of these American heroes down. 11
Not far from here yellow ribbons stretch as far as the eye
can see. They show what Dwight Eisenhower meant when he said,
"Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars." //
The communities of Jacksonville and Havelock [HAV-lock] care. So
like communities all across America, they have joined hands to
support military troops and their families. I think of your
schools -- touching troops with their letters and their love.
And the "Key Wives Program" -- linking families, and hearts. //
If there's anyone who wonders what we're fighting for, they need
look no further than this room. //
3
Unfortunately, there are no medals of valor for military
families. If there were, there would be as much decoration upon
your chests as there is pride within them. / Two weeks ago, a
monument was dedicated a mile from here. It has five service
seals and this inscription: "Operation Desert Storm: This
beacon burning bright is a constant reminder of Havelock's home
fires burning in support of our military men and women and their
families. // To all of you -- spouses, children, parents,
Marines -- you're doing more than just keeping the home fires
burning. Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart of
every American. / You are hastening the day when your men and
women will come home. Let me repeat: We will stay in the Gulf
for as long -- but not one day longer -- than it takes us to
complete our mission. //
Let me close with a verse that always reminds me of the
Marines. "Not gold but only men can make a people great and
strong," it begins. "Men who for truth and honor's sake stand
fast and suffer long. / Brave men who work while others sleep,
who dare while others fly." It concludes: "They build a
nation's pillars deep and lift them to the sky. " //
The Marines abroad -- the Marines at home --- their families
and their friends -- all of you are enduring much to keep America
strong and great. // Thank you -- and let me leave you with
words written more than a century ago. The Marines had just
or
entered Panama, and a reporter wrote: "The Marines have landed
4
and the situation is well in hand. " //
Nothing has changed --
and nothing will. 11
Thank you for your support. God bless you and this great
country. But most of all, God bless the finest Marines,
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen any Nation has
ever had.
#
#
#
#
Caroeyns comments
(Smith/Cawley)
January 30, 1991
5 P.M.
CHERRY
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES
CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991
8:50 A.M. 8:35
Mrs. Hearney
Thank you, General Gray. Secretary of the Navy Garrett.
OVER
General Richwine. Families, friends, and members of "The few.
The proud. The Marines." // There is a song which speaks of
"Carolina in the Morning." Well, I'm pleased to be here this
morning to salute all of you who form the magnificent "Carolina
MAGTF" [[mag-taf]]. //
Admiral Bull Halsey -- forgive me, a Navy man -- once called
you "not merely the elite Corps of this country but the elite
Corps of the world." // I agree. // Let me tell you, it is a
real privilege to be at a home base of the United States Marine
Corps. //
For 216 years, the Marine Corps has helped write the story
of America. And today -- in wartime, as in peacetime --you write
that story still. / It is the story of "Semper Fidelis" -- Always
Faithful -- to the liberty which sets men free. Think of Marines
storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. / Taking the shell-torn ridges
of Mont Blanc and Hamburger Hill. / Patrolling the skies from
Okinawa to Korea and now to Saudi Arabia. /
As I said Tuesday night in my State of the Union Address, to
be an American means writing new chapters in this story. It
means enlisting in the cause of liberty and undertaking the hard
Add : General Gray
General Mundy
Colonel McDyre
Mrs. Krulak
Mrs. Sutton
2
work of freedom -- a cause which today in the Persian Gulf, your
colleagues -- friends -- above all, families -- have bravely and
willingly borne as Marines have always done. //
Their sacrifice will end the nightmare of Iraq's brutal
occupation -- and ensure that Kuwait once again is free. //
Their courage and commitment will help punish -- not reward --
aggression and protect our new world order from the tyranny of
ruthless dictators with no concern for human life.
Every day, I think of our brave servicemen and women like
the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing -- eleven squadrons and two
battalions deployed in the Gulf. // And the 2nd Marine Division
OVER
the 2nd Force service Support Group [2nd F.S. S.G.] of Camp Lejeune.
of Camp Lejeune
Ninety percent of their its members are deployed in
the Gulf. They, too, believe in a cause larger than themselves.
// Most of all, I think of those who have already given the last
full measure of devotion. I will never let the memory and the
families of these American heroes down. //
Not far from here yellow ribbons stretch as far as the eye
can see. They show what Dwight Eisenhower meant when he said,
"Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars. " //
The communities of Jacksonville and Havelock [HAV-lock] care. So
like communities all across America, they have joined hands to
support military troops and their families. I think of your
schools -- touching troops with their letters and their love.
And the "Key Wives Program" -- linking families, and hearts. //
If there's anyone who wonders what we're fighting for, they need
look no further than this room. //
CURT:
FYI: Heres the command structure
2nd Marine Expeditionary Force"
( includes all commands at both cherry Pt. + camp Lejeune")
2nd Force service
2nd Marine Aircraft
2nd Marine
Support Group (FSSG)
wing (cherry Pt.)
Division
(camp Lejeune)
(camp Lejeune)
We could pay Kudos to
a
the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force
or
b
the Aircraft wing, the division, & the FSSG.
I suggest Option B.
3
"12 days or
"almost 2 weeks"
Unfortunately, there are no medals of valor for military
families. If there were, there would be as much decoration upon
your chests as there is pride within them. / Two weeks ago, a
monument was dedicated a mile from here. It has five service
seals and this inscription: "Operation Desert Storm: This
beacon burning bright is a constant reminder of Havelock's home
fires burning in support of our military men and women and their
families." // To all of you -- spouses, children, parents,
Marines -- you're doing more than just keeping the home fires
burning. Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart of
every American. / You are hastening the day when your men and
women will come home. Let me repeat: We will stay in the Gulf
for as long -- but not one day longer -- than it takes us to
complete our mission. //
Let me close with a verse that always reminds me of the
Marines. "Not gold but only men can make a people great and
strong," it begins. "Men who for truth and honor's sake stand
fast and suffer long. / Brave men who work while others sleep
/
who dare while others fly. " It concludes: "They build a
nation's pillars deep and lift them to the sky." //
The Marines abroad -- the Marines at home -- their families
and their friends -- all of you are enduring much to keep America
strong and great. // Thank you -- and let me leave you with
spoken
words written more than a century ago. The Marines had just
said
entered Panama, and a reporter wrote: "The Marines have landed
4
and the situation is well in hand. " //
Nothing has changed -- -
and nothing will. //
Thank you for your support. God bless you and this great
country. But most of all, God bless the finest Marines,
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen any Nation has
ever had.
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VICE PRESIDENT
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SUNUNU
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DARMAN
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UNTERMEYER
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with a copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
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PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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DATE:
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(01/30 5:00 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
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VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
У
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BRADY
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ROGERS
DEMAREST
>
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with a copy to my office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
NO COMMENTS. THANKS.
HOLLY WILLIAMSON
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PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Hayden
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(Smith/Cawley)
January 30, 1991
5 P.M.
CHERRY
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES
CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991
8:50 A.M.
Thank you, General Gray. Secretary of the Navy Garrett.
General Richwine. Families, friends, and members of "The few.
The proud. The Marines." // There is a song which speaks of
"Carolina in the Morning." Well, I'm pleased to be here this
morning to salute all of you who form the magnificent "Carolina
MAGTF" [[mag-taf]]. //
Admiral Bull Halsey -- forgive me, a Navy man -- once called
you "not merely the elite Corps of this country but the elite
Corps of the world." // I agree. // Let me tell you, it is a
real privilege to be at a home base of the United States Marine
Corps. //
For 216 years, the Marine Corps has helped write the story
of America. And today -- in wartime, as in peacetime --you write
that story still. / It is the story of "Semper Fidelis" -- Always
Faithful -- to the liberty which sets men free. Think of Marines
storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. / Taking the shell-torn ridges
of Mont Blanc and Hamburger Hill. / Patrolling the skies from
Okinawa to Korea and now to Saudi Arabia. /
As I said Tuesday night in my State of the Union Address, to
be an American means writing new chapters in this story. It
means enlisting in the cause of liberty and undertaking the hard
It comes as little surprise that the First ground engagement
of the Gulf war involved Marines. It comes as no surprise
that the Marines covered themselves with distinction
work of freedom -- a cause which today in the Persian Gulf, your
colleagues -- friends -- above all, families -- have bravely and
willingly borne as Marines have always done. //
Professionalism and
Their ^ sacrifice will end the nightmare of Iraq's brutal
occupation -- and ensure that Kuwait once again is free. //
Their courage and commitment will help punish -- not reward --
aggression and protect our new world order from the tyranny of
ruthless dictators with no concern for human life.
inset
Every day, I think of our brave servicemen and women like
the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing -- eleven squadrons and two
battalions deployed in the Gulf. // And the 2nd Marine Division
of Camp Lejeune. Ninety percent of its members are deployed in
the Gulf. They, too, believe in a cause larger than themselves.
// Most of all, I think of those who have already given the last
full measure of devotion. I will never let the memory and the
families of these American heroes down. 11
Not far from here yellow ribbons stretch as far as the eye
can see. They show what Dwight Eisenhower meant when he said,
"Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars." //
The communities of Jacksonville and Havelock [HAV-lock] care. So
like communities all across America, they have joined hands to
support military troops and their families. I think of your
schools -- touching troops with their letters and their love.
And the "Key Wives Program" -- linking families, and hearts. //
If there's anyone who wonders what we're fighting for, they need
look no further than this room. //
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We are now more than two weeks into Operation Desert Storm. My
report to you today is that we are on course and on schedule.
Day by day, night by night, Iraq's capacity to wage war is being
systematically destroyed by U.S. and coalition military forces.
Our investment, our training, and our planning are paying off.
Yes, achieving our goals will require time and sacrifice, but we
will prevail. And when we do, we will have taught a dangerous
tyrant and those who would follow in his footsteps that there is
no place for lawless aggression in this critical region and in
the new world order that we seek to create.
In many ways, the families of the marines endure more
hardships than the marines themselves while deployed
to the Gulf 3
Unfortunately, there are no medals of valor for military
families. If there were, there would be as much decoration upon
your chests as there is pride within them. / Two weeks ago, a
monument was dedicated a mile from here. It has five service
seals and this inscription: "Operation Desert Storm: This
beacon burning bright is a constant reminder of Havelock's home
fires burning in support of our military men and women and their
families." // To all of you -- spouses, children, parents,
Marines -- you're doing more than just keeping the home fires
burning. Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart of
every American. / You are hastening the day when your men and
as necessary
women will come home. Let me repeat: We will stay in the Gulf
for as long -- but not one day longer than it takes us to
complete our mission. //
Let me close with a verse that always reminds me of the
Marines. "Not gold but only men can make a people great and
strong," it begins. "Men who for truth and honor's sake stand
fast and suffer long. / Brave men who work while others sleep,
who dare while others fly." It concludes: "They build a
nation's pillars deep and lift them to the sky. " //
The Marines abroad -- the Marines at home -- their families
and their friends -- all of you are enduring much to keep America
strong and great. // Thank you -- and let me leave you with
words written more than a century ago. The Marines had just
come on the scene
entered Panama, and a reporter wrote: "The Marines have landed
lantal
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and the situation is well in hand. " 11
Nothing has changed --
and nothing will. 11
Thank you for your support. God bless you and this great
country. But most of all, God bless the finest Marines,
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen any Nation has
ever had.
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Jan 31, 9:15am
Chriss Winston:
I think that when the President goes out and talks about the war,
he needs to provide a sense of how we're doing and what to
expect. Something like the following would do it for the
speeches this Friday, Feb 1:
We are now more than two weeks into Operation Desert Storm. My
report to you today is that we are on course and on schedule.
Day by day, night by night, Iraq's capacity to wage war is being
systematically destroyed by U.S. and coalition military forces.
Our investment, our training, and our planning are paying off.
Yes, achieving our goals will require time and sacrifice, but we
will prevail. And when we do, we will have taught a dangerous
tyrant and those who would follow in his footsteps that there is
no place for lawless aggression in this critical region and in
the new world order that we seek to create.
We will also be getting some line in/line out comments to the 3
drafts. In the way of a heads-up, I've added a para to each
speech, on marine sacrifices (Cherry Pt), air war success
(Seymour Johnson), and possibility of a ground war (Ft Stewart).
Get in touch if I can help.
Richard H.
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES/CHERRY POINT, NC
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CHERRY
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MARINES & FAMILIES
CHERRY POINT, N.C.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1991
8:50 A.M.
Thank you, General Gray. Secretary of the Navy Garrett.
General Richwine. Families, friends, and members of "The few.
The proud. The Marines." // There is a song which speaks of
"Carolina in the Morning." Well, I'm pleased to be here this
morning to salute all of you who form the magnificent "Carolina
MAGTF" [[mag-taf]]. 11
Admiral Bull Halsey -- forgive me, a Navy man -- once called
you "not merely the elite Corps of this country but the elite
Corps of the world." // I agree. // Let me tell you, it is a
real privilege to be at a home base of the United States Marine
Corps. //
For 216 years, the Marine Corps has helped write the story
of America. And today -- in wartime, as in peacetime --you write
that story still. / It is the story of "Semper Fidelis" -- Always
Faithful -- to the liberty which sets men free. Think of Marines
storming the beaches of Iwo Jima. / Taking the shell-torn ridges
of Mont Blanc and Hamburger Hill. / Patrolling the skies from
Okinawa to Korea and now to Saudi Arabia. /
As I said Tuesday night in my State of the Union Address, to
be an American means writing new chapters in this story. It
means enlisting in the cause of liberty and undertaking the hard
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work of freedom -- a cause which today in the Persian Gulf, your
colleagues -- friends -- above all, families -- have bravely and
willingly borne as Marines have always done. //
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Their sacrifice will end the nightmare of Iraq's brutal
occupation -- and ensure that Kuwait once again is free. //
Their courage and commitment will help punish -- not reward --
aggression and protect our new world order from the tyranny of
ruthless dictators with no concern for human life.
Every day, I think of our brave servicemen and women like
the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing -- eleven squadrons and two
battalions deployed in the Gulf. // And the 2nd Marine Division
of Camp Lejeune. Ninety percent of its members are deployed in
the Gulf. They, too, believe in a cause larger than themselves.
// Most of all, I think of those who have already given the last
full measure of devotion. I will never let the memory and the
families of these American heroes down. 11
Not far from here yellow ribbons stretch as far as the eye
can see. They show what Dwight Eisenhower meant when he said,
"Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars." 11
The communities of Jacksonville and Havelock [HAV-lock] care. So
like communities all across America, they have joined hands to
support military troops and their families. I think of your
schools -- touching troops with their letters and their love.
And the "Key Wives Program" " -- linking families, and hearts. //
If there's anyone who wonders what we're fighting for, they need
look no further than this room. //
3
Unfortunately, there are no medals of valor for military
families. If there were, there would be as much decoration upon
your chests as there is pride within them. / Two weeks ago, a
monument was dedicated a mile from here. It has five service
seals and this inscription: "Operation Desert Storm: This
beacon burning bright is a constant reminder of Havelock's home
fires burning in support of our military men and women and their
families." // To all of you -- spouses, children, parents,
Marines -- you're doing more than just keeping the home fires
burning. Your dedication and bravery is lighting the heart of
every American. / You are hastening the day when your men and
women will come home. Let me repeat: We will stay in the Gulf
for as long. but not one day longer bu than it takes us to
as
complete our mission. //
necessary
Let me close with a verse that always reminds me of the
Marines. "Not gold but only men can make a people great and
strong," it begins. "Men who for truth and honor's sake stand
fast and suffer long. / Brave men who work while others sleep,
who dare while others fly. It concludes: "They build a
nation's pillars deep and lift them to the sky. " //
The Marines abroad -- the Marines at home -- their families
and their friends -- all of you are enduring much to keep America
strong and great. // Thank you -- and let me leave you with
words written more than a century ago. The Marines had just
entered Panama, and a reporter wrote: "The Marines have landed
4
and the situation is well in hand. " //
Nothing has changed --
and nothing will. //
Thank you for your support. God bless you and this great
country. But most of all, God bless the finest Marines,
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen any Nation has
ever had.
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