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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 1, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO THE AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
Room 450
Old Executive Office Building
11:08 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much for that warm welcome
and welcome back to the White House. I just had a chat with Ellen
Sauerbrey outside; and delighted to see her and all of you; Sam
Brunelli, the Executive Director. And, of course, I'm delighted to
be side-by-side today, as I have been for the last couple of years
Defense. and especially the last few months, with our very able Secretary of
I know Dick feels, as I do, that when you get a nice
reception like that, people are really expressing their gratitide to
the fighting men and women of the United States halfway around the
world. What a job they've done, and nobody -- (applause) -- nobody,
no individual deserves more credit for all of that than the man
sitting over here behind me, our able Secretary of Defense. I will
always be indebted to him and so will our country.
I understand that you've heard from Mary McClure and Deb
over here -- Deb Anderson, and Richard Haass will be speaking to you
in a minute. He has had a key role -- is a key member of our
National Security Council -- every step of the way in what's happened
over in the Gulf. So you're going to be hearing from one upon whom I
have relied heavily, upon whom General Scowcroft relies heavily. So
you'll get the facts from him, and I'm sandwiched in between these
two experts. (Laughter.) But when I mention Deb and Mary, of
course, I'm talking about two of your own -- two state legislators,
and both proof, if ever there was, of Finley Dunne's rule "Every now
and (Laughter.) then an innocent person gets sent to the state legislature."
So I hope that you found these visits with our other --
Dick Thornburgh and I don't know whether John Sununu has been over
yet or not. I guess he has. And Jack Kemp is coming on. So we want
you to hear in detail about our program -- our legislative program,
as well as what's transpired in the Gulf.
Like so many other fine members of our team, most of
those you'll hear from have something in common with each of the
talented people out here in the audience. Most of them know what it
meant when -- Sam Rayburn put it this way when he said he knows what
it is to run for sheriff. And one of his criticisms of a lot of
people around Washington was that they never ran for sheriff. Well,
you know what it's like, and I know what it's like. And so I hope
that you recognize that we have able people who have been elected;
many able who have not. But we put great emphasis on the elective
political process.
The presence of the veterans that we have of state
politics -- veterans of state politics is important because they kind
of remind us all the time of the philosophical underpinnings of our
administration. And I want to just renew in a very few minutes here
my own commitment not only to federalism, but also to the principle
that the states are what we call the laboratories of democracy --
forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's greatest experiment
in freedom and diversity.
MORE
- 2 -
experiment. From parental choice in child care and education to
It is, of course, an ongoing experiment, a continuing
tenant ownership in housing; from enterprise zones to create jobs to
what we call these drug-free zones to take back the streets, state
and local governments are finding the new approaches to solving these
problems -- and looking not just at America's problems, but also at
our possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I went up to the Congress
and reported on the State of the Union. And I called it then a
"defining hour" for our nation, and I spoke of the promise of a
renewed America. And I issued a call not merely for new government
initiatives, but for new initiative in government. And as has been
true throughout our history, the wellspring of these new initiatives
is likely to be the 50 dynamic state laboratories that are
represented by all of you here today.
I've often said that the state legislatures are some of
our most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to the people. I think that's what does it. Close to
the concerns of the communities.
And that's why in that State of the Union address I
included a bold new proposal to select at least $15 billion in
federal programs, and then turn them over to the states in one single
consolidated grant, fully funded, for hands-on management by the
states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter
just two days later telling us of your strong endorsement, your
enthusiastic support for this proposal. Over the past months, we've
worked with you and with the governors and others in state and local
government to select the programs that go into this turnover. We are
committed to funding these programs, Sam, funding them for the next
five years. And we are committed to moving power and decision-making
closer to the people. Because at the bottom line, our idea of
federalism comes down to four simple words: more flexibility and
fewer mandates.
I think John was to speak to you about this earlier, but
I did want to come by and thank you for your support and for all
you're doing to make this initiative a success. We're getting some
flak from predictable places on it, but I think on balance it's been
received very, very well. And I can guarantee you we're going to
fight for it.
I want to conclude by thanking this group particularly,
but so many people across this country for the tremendous support for
our men and women serving overseas. And I want to particularly
single out those that are actually serving in the Gulf or in support
of Desert Storm. To click off just a few ALEC members like
Louisiana's Hunt Downer, was on active duty, supposed to be here --
right here -- Hunt, glad to see you. (Applause.) We're delighted
you're here. Nevada's Jim Gibbons; and Mike Coffman from Colorado;
Connecticut's Chris Burnham, a Marine captain who took his third oath
of office while stationed in Saudi Arabia.
So we've got "citizen-legislators" today doing double
duty as "citizen soldiers." And ladies and gentlemen, these are
America at its very, very best.
So thank you. I know you share this wonderful feeling
that I have of joy in my heart. But it is overcome overwhelmed by
the gratitude I feel. Not just to the troops overseas, but to those
who have assisted the United States of America, like our Secretary of
Defense, like our Chairman of our Joint Chiefs, and so many other
unsung heroes who have made all this possible. It's a proud day for
America. And, by God, we've kicked Vietnam syndrome once and for
all.
Thank you very, very much. (Applause.)
END
11:17 A.M. EST
AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL \ ROOM 450
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1991 \ 10:45 A.M.
THANK YOU. AND WELCOME BACK To THE WHITE HOUSE.
IT'S GOOD TO SEE ELLEN SAUERBREY [ALEC CH.] AND SAM
BRUNELLI EALEC EXEC. DIR.] AGAIN. AND I'M GLAD TO SEE
OUR VERY TALENTED DEFENSE SECRETARY, DICK CHENEY, AND
so MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED FIRST-RATE
LEADERSHIP TO OUR ADMINISTRATION -- TO THE ALLIED
COALITION IN THE GULF -- AND TO THE FINEST ARMED FORCES
EVER ASSEMBLED -- THE FIGHTING MEN AND WOMEN OF THE
U.S.A! III
- 2 -
I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU'VE ALREADY HEARD FROM DEB
ANDERSON AND MARY MCCLURE -- TWO OF YOUR OWN, FORMER
STATE LEGISLATORS IN SOUTH DAKOTA -- AND BOTH PROOF IF
EVER THERE WAS OF FINLEY PETER DUNNE'S RULE: "EVERY
NOW AND THEN, AN INNOCENT [PERSON] GETS SENT TO THE
LEGISLATURE." III
I KNOW YOU'VE ALSO HEARD FROM OUR VERY ABLE CHIEF
OF STAFF, JOHN SUNUNU, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, DICK
THORNBURGH, AND YOU'LL HEAR FROM OUR HOUSING SECRETARY,
JACK KEMP, LATER TODAY.
- 3 -
LIKE so MANY OF THE OTHER FINE MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM,
MOST OF THOSE YOU'LL HEAR FROM TODAY HAVE SOMETHING IN
COMMON WITH EACH OF THE TALENTED MEN AND WOMEN HERE IN
THIS ROOM. As SAM RAYBURN PUT IT -- EACH ONE KNOWS
FIRSTHAND WHAT IT'S LIKE TO "RUN FOR SHERIFF."
THE PRESENCE OF THESE VETERANS OF STATE POLITICS IS
IMPORTANT, BECAUSE THEY SERVE AS CONSTANT REMINDERS OF
THE PHILOSOPHICAL UNDERPINNINGS OF OUR ADMINISTRATION.
- 4 -
AND I WANT TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO RENEW MY
COMMITMENT NOT ONLY TO FEDERALISM, BUT ALSO TO THE
PRINCIPLE THAT THE STATES ARE INDEED "LABORATORIES OF
DEMOCRACY" -- FORGING AHEAD AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE
WORLD'S GREATEST EXPERIMENT IN FREEDOM AND DIVERSITY.
- 5 -
IT IS, OF COURSE, A CONTINUING EXPERIMENT. FROM
PARENTAL CHOICE IN CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION TO TENANT
OWNERSHIP OF PUBLIC HOUSING, FROM ENTERPRISE ZONES TO
CREATE JOBS TO DRUG-FREE ZONES TO "TAKE BACK THE
STREETS," STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ARE FINDING NEW
APPROACHES TO SOLVING OLD PROBLEMS. AND LOOKING NOT
JUST AT AMERICA'S PROBLEMS -- BUT ALSO AMERICA'S
POSSIBILITIES.
- 6 -
JUST A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO, I STOOD BEFORE THE
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES AND REPORTED ON THE STATE
OF THE UNION. I CALLED IT A "DEFINING HOUR" FOR OUR
NATION -- AND SPOKE OF THE PROMISE OF A "RENEWED
AMERICA." AND I ISSUED A CALL NOT MERELY FOR NEW
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES -- BUT FOR NEW INITIATIVE IN
GOVERNMENT. AND, AS HAS BEEN TRUE THROUGHOUT OUR
HISTORY, THE WELLSPRING OF THESE NEW INITIATIVES IS
LIKELY TO BE THE 50 DYNAMIC STATE LABORATORIES THAT YOU
REPRESENT.
- 7 -
I'VE OFTEN SAID THAT STATE LEGISLATORS ARE SOME OF
AMERICA'S MOST PRACTICAL AND RESOURCEFUL LEADERS.
CLOSE TO AMERICA'S ROOTS. CLOSE TO AMERICA'S PEOPLE.
CLOSE TO AMERICA'S CONCERNS.
THAT IS WHY MY STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS INCLUDED
A BOLD NEW PROPOSAL TO SELECT AT LEAST $15 BILLION IN
FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND TURN THEM OVER TO THE STATES IN A
SINGLE CONSOLIDATED GRANT -- FULLY FUNDED -- FOR HANDS-
ON MANAGEMENT BY THE STATES.
- 8 -
AND I WANT TO THANK ELLEN AND SAM, WHO SENT ME A
LETTER TWO DAYS LATER TELLING US OF YOUR STRONG
ENDORSEMENT AND ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT FOR OUR PROPOSAL.
OVER THE PAST MONTH, WE'VE WORKED WITH YOU, THE
GOVERNORS, AND OTHERS IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT To
SELECT THE PROGRAMS FOR "TURNOVER." WE ARE COMMITTED
TO FUNDING THESE PROGRAMS FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. AND
WE ARE COMMITTED TO MOVING POWER AND DECISION-MAKING
CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE.
- 9 -
BECAUSE AT THE BOTTOM LINE, OUR IDEA OF FEDERALISM
COMES DOWN TO FOUR SIMPLE WORDS: MORE FLEXIBILITY.
FEWER MANDATES.
GOVERNOR SUNUNU WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS IN MORE
DETAIL LATER. BUT I DID WANT TO COME BY TO THANK YOU
FOR YOUR SUPPORT, AND FOR ALL YOU'RE DOING TO MAKE THIS
INITIATIVE A SUCCESS.
- 10 -
I ALSO WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR TREMENDOUS
SUPPORT FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN SERVING OVERSEAS. AND I
PARTICULARLY WANT TO SINGLE OUT THOSE ACTUALLY SERVING
IN THE GULF OR IN SUPPORT OF DESERT STORM -- ALEC
MEMBERS LIKE LOUISIANA'S HUNT DOWNER [ [WHO IS NOW ON
ACTIVE DUTY -- BUT HERE IN THE ROOM]], NEVADA'S JIM
GIBBONS, COLORADO'S MIKE COFFMAN, AND CONNECTICUT'S
REP. CHRIS BURNHAM -- A MARINE CAPTAIN WHO TOOK HIS
THIRD OATH OF OFFICE WHILE ON STATION IN SAUDI ARABIA.
- 11 -
THEY ARE "CITIZEN-LEGISLATORS" -- TODAY DOING DOUBLE
DUTY AS "CITIZEN-SOLDIERS." AND LADIES AND GENTLEMEN -
- THEY ARE AMERICA AT ITS BEST. III
THANK YOU ALL FOR DOING "THE HARD WORK OF FREEDOM."
GODSPEED YOU IN THE CHALLENGES AHEAD. AND GOD BLESS
AMERICA -- AND ALL THE TROOPS TODAY SERVING FREEDOM IN
THE GULF.
#
#
#
Document No. 215714SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 2/27/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
---
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
ANDERSON
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
91 FEB 27 PM 4: 09
February 27, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON cw
FROM:
ED MCNALLY EMN
SUBJECT:
AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
I. SUMMARY
On Friday, March 1, at 10:45 a.m., you will address
members of the American Legislative Exchange Council. The
event will be in Room 450 of the OEOB. Before you speak to
the group, they will hear from Deb Anderson, Mary McClure,
Richard Haass, Attorney General Thornburgh, and Secretary
Cheney. Governor Sununu will speak immediately after your
remarks.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks highlight the $15 billion turnover to state
governments that you discussed your the State of the Union
address, and which this group has already strongly endorsed.
Hunt (AL)
Downer
McNally/Dooley
February 22, 1991
Draft Two (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, 10:45 A.M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A! III
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson and
Mary McClure -- two of your own, former state legislators in
South Dakota -- and both proof if ever there was of Finley Peter
Dunne's rule: "Every now and then, an innocent [person] gets
sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburgh, and you'll hear from Jack Kemp later
should be past
today. I know that Governor Sununu will be coming by in just a tense
few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of you may
remember that, last year, I arrived a little early, and Governor
Sununu ended up getting cut off. 111 John's got a good memory.
I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!" 111
Like SO many of the other fine members of our team, most of
those you'll hear from today have something in common with each
of the talented men and women here in this room. As Sam Rayburn
2
put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like to "run for
sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
3
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
has spoken
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's MAY Hunt Downer, -> in uniform
in and
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best. 111
4
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom."
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
#
#
#
Document No. 213888
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 02/21/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
----
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR LYNN MARTIN
(02/20 draft three)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
A
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
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 20, 1991
91 FEB 20 PM. 6:45
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTONCW
FROM:
EDWARD MCNALLY qui
SUBJECT:
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR LYNN MARTIN
I.
SUMMARY
On Friday, February 22, at 10:30 a.m., you will
participate in the swearing-in ceremony for Lynn Martin as
Secretary of Labor. The event will take place in the Great
Hall at the Labor Department.
II. DISCUSSION
Julia Martin (her daughter) will give the invocation
and family introductions. The Pledge of Allegiance will be
led by the family of Sgt. First Class Melvin Oliver, an
employee of the Labor Department currently serving in the
Persian Gulf.
Following your remarks, the Secretary will be sworn
into office by her husband, U.S. District Court Judge Harry
Leinenweber. Her father, Lawrence Morley, will hold the
Bible.
The remarks highlight Secretary Martin's long and
distinguished record in public service, emphasizing that
this experience will enable her to do an exceptional job as
Secretary of Labor.
[One other note on acknowledgements:
We do not yet
have final confirmation that Secretary Dole and Lane
Kirkland will be able to participate. All acknowledgements
will be fixed accordingly.]
McNally/Dooley
Feb. 20, 1991
Draft Three (B:MARTIN)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR LYNN MARTIN
THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1991, 10:30 A.M.
Thank you, and good afternoon.
Truly, it is a great honor to greet you all today. I'm very
pleased to see so many Cabinet members here to welcome their
newest colleague. I see Secretaries Skinner and Derwinski, and
Sec.-designate Madigan. ((Lynn -- One more Illinoisan [ill-eh-
NOY-an] and we'll have to move the Cabinet meetings to Chicago!) )
I also want to offer my respects to the former Secretaries
of Labor who are here: Secretary Usery. Secretary Brock.
Secretary McLaughlin. And of course -- Secretary Elizabeth Dole.
And in marking this moment of transition, let me begin by
offering our congratulations to Secretary Dole for 25 years of
exceptional government service, and our best wishes in her
continuing public service as president of the American Red Cross.
Secretary Dole -- on behalf of the Department of Labor -- on
behalf of the American people -- thank you -- and good luck. III
We arę here today to introduce the new Secretary of Labor.
And we are particularly grateful that many of the distinguished
Members of Congress with whom she has served are able to be here
with us. We're also glad to see Lane Kirkland. And most of all,
it is a distinct and personal pleasure to welcome to Washington
the family and friends of this extraordinary woman.
The 16th District of Illinois has great historical signifi-
cance. It was a site of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, home of
2
President Ulysses S. Grant, and the birthplace of Ronald Reagan.
And it is the district served for 10 years by a woman who is one
of the great leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives -- my
longtime friend -- America's new Secretary of Labor, Lynn Martin.
Barbara and I have campaigned with her at home in the
streets and neighborhoods of Rockford. You should see the love
and affection the people who know her best feel for her. And
with good cause. Lynn first became involved in politics because
-- as a mother and as a teacher -- she knew America's children
deserved better -- better schools, better choices, a better
future. She's been working to bring about improvements like
these all her life. And that's why, during my Inauguration week,
I urged a group of 10,000 young people from all across the nation
to make Lynn Martin their role model. "Watch her leadership in
the United States Congress," I said. "She's tough, she's strong
and she exemplifies the very best in public service." III
Lynn -- this is a good Department -- with decent and caring
people -- and an important mission. I've been here several times
-- even visited with the kids in the child care center down the
hall. Introduced Bill Brock here back in '85, and Elizabeth in
'89. I know what you do here, and all over the country out of
your regional offices, and it is important. It includes protect-
ing America's kids against exploitation, helping workers retrain
and build skills for the future, safeguarding employees against
health and safety hazards, and ensuring the integrity of workers'
pensions.
3
I know Lynn is also committed to reaching out to American
workers -- as she told the Senate recently -- to "touching their
lives before, during, and after their years in the labor force." "
Now those are the thoughts of a very dedicated and caring
woman. Matched by her exceptional talents, they promise that
Secretary Martin will help make the American workplace safer,
healthier, and more secure -- and serve the Department and the
country as a powerful force for good.
A few months ago, I listened as Lynn told an Illinois
gathering about how, almost 30 years ago, she held her little
girl Julia up above the crowd as President John F. Kennedy drove
by. Lynn said: "If only once in her life, I wanted her to be
able to say she had seen a President of the United States."
Today, that little girl is the fine young woman we see doing
such a superb job up here. [[JULIA IS MAKING OPENING REMARKS]]
And that young mother is America's newest Secretary of Labor. III
Just the other day, Lynn remarked that the "dream is alive
in places you least expect to find it." That's so true. Lynn
Martin is the American dream. And she inspires it in others.
Madame Secretary -- congratulations, good luck, and God
bless you. III
And now I would invite your husband, United States District
Court Judge Harry Leinenweber, with the assistance of your
father, to administer the oath of office. Judge Leinenweber.
#
#
#
Document No. 215714SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 FEB 27 P6:48
DATE: 2/27/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
---
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
ANDERSON
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
91 FEB 27 PM 4:09
February 27, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
cw
FROM:
ED McNALLY EMN
SUBJECT:
AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
I. SUMMARY
On Friday, March 1, at 10:45 a.m., you will address
members of the American Legislative Exchange Council. The
event will be in Room 450 of the OEOB. Before you speak to
the group, they will hear from Deb Anderson, Mary McClure,
Richard Haass, Attorney General Thornburgh, and Secretary
Cheney. Governor Sununu will speak immediately after your
remarks.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks highlight the $15 billion turnover to state
governments that you discussed your the State of the Union
address, and which this group has already strongly endorsed.
McNally/Dooley
February 22, 1991
Draft Two (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, 10:45 A.M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A! 111
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson and
Mary McClure -- two of your own, former state legislators in
South Dakota -- and both proof if ever there was of Finley Peter
Dunne's rule: "Every now and then, an innocent [person] gets
sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburgh, and you'll hear from Jack Kemp later
today. I know that Governor Sununu will be coming by in just a
few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of you may
remember that, last year, I arrived a little early, and Governor
Sununu ended up getting cut off. III John's got a good memory.
I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!" III
Like so many of the other fine members of our team, most of
those you'll hear from today have something in common with each
of the talented men and women here in this room. As Sam Rayburn
2
put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like to "run for
sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
3
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best. III
4
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom. "
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 27, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
cw
FROM:
ED McNALLY EMN
SUBJECT:
AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
I.
SUMMARY
On Friday, March 1, at 10:45 a.m., you will address
members of the American Legislative Exchange Council. The
event will be in Room 450 of the OEOB. Before you speak to
the group, they will hear from Deb Anderson, Mary McClure,
Richard Haass, Attorney General Thornburgh, and Secretary
Cheney. Governor Sununu will speak immediately after your
remarks.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks highlight the $15 billion turnover to state
governments that you discussed your the State of the Union
address, and which this group has already strongly endorsed.
McNally/Dooley
February 22, 1991
Draft Two (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, 10:45 A.M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A! 111
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson and
Mary McClure -- two of your own, former state legislators in
South Dakota -- and both proof if ever there was of Finley Peter
Dunne's rule: "Every now and then, an innocent [person] gets
sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburgh, and you'll hear from Jack Kemp later
today. I know that Governor Sununu will be coming by in just a
few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of you may
remember that, last year, I arrived a little early, and Governor
Sununu ended up getting cut off. III John's got a good memory.
I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!" III
Like so many of the other fine members of our team, most of
those you'll hear from today have something in common with each
of the talented men and women here in this room. As Sam Rayburn
2
put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like to "run for
sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
3
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best. III
4
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom. "
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
#
#
#
Document No. 215714
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
02/27
DATE: 02/25/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
(02/22 Draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
У
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
hambly SCOWCROFT N/C
PORTER N/C
DARMAN
ROGICH
NK
>
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
N/C
WINSTON
FITZWATER N/C
ANDERSON
GRAY
N/C
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th, with
a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Dooley
February 22, 1991
91 FEB 25 PM 4: 51
Draft One (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, :00 .M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A! III
M
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I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson --
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Sununu, Dick Thornburgh, and Deb Anderson -- have something in
common with each of the talented men and women here in this room.
As Sam Rayburn put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like
to "run for sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
2
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" " -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
3
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best.
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom."
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
#
#
#
/
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Coro of you off
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 27, pgpi 16
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: American Legislative
Exchange Council
We have reviewed the attached draft and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 215714
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
02/27
DATE: 02/25/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
(02/22 Draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
J
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
"
>
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
ANDERSON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th, with
a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Dooley
February 22, 1991
91 FEB 25 PM 4: 51
Draft One (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, :00 .M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A! III
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson --
one of your own, former Speaker of the House in South Dakota --
and proof if ever there was of Finley Peter Dunne's rule: "Every
now and then, an innocent [person] gets sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburgh, and that Governor Sununu will be coming
by in just a few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of
you may remember that, last year, I arrived a little early, and
Governor Sununu ended up getting cut off. III John's got a good
memory. I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!"
Like so many of the other fine members of our team, John
Sununu, Dick Thornburgh, and Deb Anderson -- have something in
common with each of the talented men and women here in this room.
As Sam Rayburn put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like
to "run for sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
2
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
3
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best.
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom." "
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
#
#
#
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THE WHITE HOUSE
P2
WASHINGTON
February 27, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: American Legislative
Exchange Council
We have reviewed the attached draft and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
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Document No. 215714
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
02/27
DATE: 02/25/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
(02/22 Draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
ANDERSON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th, with
a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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McNally/Dooley
91 FEB 25 PM 4:51
February 22, 1991
Draft One (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, :00 .M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.AI 111
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson --
one of your own, former Speaker of the House in South Dakota --
and proof if ever there was of Finley Peter Dunne's rule: "Every
now and then, an innocent [person] gets sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburgh, and that Governor Sununu will be coming
by in just a few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of
you may remember that, last year, I arrived a little early, and
Governor Sununu ended up getting cut off. III John's got a good
memory. I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!"
Like SO many of the other fine members of our team, John
Sununu, Dick Thornburgh, and Deb Anderson -- have something in
common with each of the talented men and women here in this room.
As Sam Rayburn put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like
to "run for sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 2-27-91 ; 15:21
;
The White House-
2024566218:# 4
2
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 2-27-91 ; 15:22 ;
The White House-
2024566218;# 5
3
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- at Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best. 111
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom."
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
1379
Document No. 215714
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
02/27
DATE: 02/25/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
(02/22 Draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
>
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
ANDERSON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th, with
a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
February 27, 1991
TO CHRISS WINSTON
The NSC staff concurs with the attached remarks.
BRENT Rata Ja SCOWCROFT
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
CC: Phillip D. Brady
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Dooley
February 22, 1991
91 FEB 25 PM 4:51
Draft One (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, - :00 .M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A! III
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson --
one of your own, former Speaker of the House in South Dakota --
and proof if ever there was of Finley Peter Dunne's rule: "Every
now and then, an innocent [person] gets sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburgh, and that Governor Sununu will be coming
by in just a few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of
you may remember that, last year, I arrived a little early, and
Governor Sununu ended up getting cut off. III John's got a good
memory. I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!"
Like so many of the other fine members of our team, John
Sununu, Dick Thornburgh, and Deb Anderson -- have something in
common with each of the talented men and women here in this room.
As Sam Rayburn put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like
to "run for sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
2
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
3
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best.
III
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom."
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
102/22 Draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
N/O
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
NK
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER N/C
ANDERSON
GRAY
N/C
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th, with
a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE: pase
the should also mention mary inclure, special
asst to Pres for IgA. (mary was state senator
for 15 years, & former state chair ag ALEC.) She
will be on stage in 450.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, :00 .M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Chensy, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A. III
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson --
Mary
one of your own, former Speaker of the House in south Dakota --
McClure
and proof if ever there was of Finley Peter Dunne's rule: "Every
now and then. an innocent [person] gets sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburgh, and that Governor Sununu will be coming
by in just a few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of
you may remember that, last year, I arrived a little sarly, and
Governor Sununu ended up getting out off. 111 John's got a good
memory. I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!"
Like so many of the other fine members of our team, John
Mary mccluse
Sununu, Dick Thornburgh, and Deb Anderson -- have something in
common with each of the talented men and women here in this room.
As Sam Rayburn put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like
to "run for sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
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tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
premise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that state legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
rects. Close to America's people. Closs to America's concerns.
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
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-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flegibility. Taver mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third eath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "gitizen-
lecislators" -- today doing double duty as "citisen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best. 111
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom."
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
Document No. 215714
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 FEB 27 A10: 41
02/27
DATE: 02/25/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
(02/22 Draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
У
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
>
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
>
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
ANDERSON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th, with
a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE: no comment
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Dooley
February 22, 1991
91 FEB 25 PM 4: 51
Draft One (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, :00 .M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A! III
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson --
one of your own, former Speaker of the House in South Dakota --
and proof if ever there was of Finley Peter Dunne's rule: "Every
now and then, an innocent [person] gets sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburgh, and that Governor Sununu will be coming
by in just a few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of
you may remember that, last year, I arrived a little early, and
Governor Sununu ended up getting cut off. III John's got a good
memory. I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!"
Like so many of the other fine members of our team, John
Sununu, Dick Thornburgh, and Deb Anderson -- have something in
common with each of the talented men and women here in this room.
As Sam Rayburn put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like
to "run for sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
2
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
3
fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best.
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom."
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
02/27
DATE: 02/25/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
(02/22 Draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
ANDERSON
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th, with
a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
No Comment 2/26/91
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Document No. 215714
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 FEB 27 A8:34
02/27
DATE: 02/25/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
(02/22 Draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
J
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
ANDERSON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th, with
a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
see comments. Thanks.
Holly Williamson
2-26-91
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McNally/Dooley
February 22, 1991
91 FEB 25 PM 4: 51
Draft One (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, :00 .M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Woressing
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
sming
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
person
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A!
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will
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson --
one of your own, former Speaker of the House in South Dakota --
if
and proof if ever there was of Finley Peter Dunne's rule: "Every
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now and then, an innocent [person] gets sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
and Jack kemp will be here later today. And I know
General, Dick Thornburgh,A and that Governor Sununu will be coming
OCA
by in just.a few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of
you may remember that, last year, I arrived a little early, and
Governor Sununu ended up getting cut off. III John's got a good
memory. I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!"
Like so many of the other fine members of our team, John
Jack Kemp
Sununu, Dick Thornburgh, Mand Deb Anderson -- have something in
OCA
common with each of the talented men and women here in this room.
As Sam Rayburn put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like
to "run for sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
2
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
3
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers." "
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best.
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom."
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
#
#
#
McNally/Dooley
February 22, 1991
Draft One (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, :00 .M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A! III
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson --
one of your own, former Speaker of the House in South Dakota --
and proof if ever there was of Finley Peter Dunne's rule: "Every
now and then, an innocent [person] gets sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburgh, and that Governor Sununu will be coming
by in just a few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of
you may remember that, last year, I arrived a little early, and
Governor Sununu ended up getting cut off. III John's got a good
memory. I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!"
Like so many of the other fine members of our team, John
Sununu, Dick Thornburgh, and Deb Anderson -- have something in
common with each of the talented men and women here in this room.
As Sam Rayburn put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like
to "run for sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
2
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
3
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best.
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom." "
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, :00 .M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A. III
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson --
one of your own, former Speaker of the House in South Dakota --
and proof if ever there was of Finley Peter Dunne's rule: "Every
now and then, an innocent [person] gets sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburg, and that Governor Sununu will be coming
by in just a few moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of
you may remember that, last year, I arrived a little early, and
Governor Sununu ended up getting cut off. III John's got a good
memory. I keep expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!"
so
Like ^ many of the other fine members of our team, each of
these four John Sununu, Dick Cheney, Dick Thornburg, and Deb
Anderson has something in common with each of the talented men and
have
women here in this room. As Sam Rayburn put it -- each one knows
firsthand what it's like to "run for sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
did be ever um for state or local office
l.e. not Congess
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tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism and
to
the puncyple chal are indeed
states rights, but also to the states "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiatives in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
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-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
serving
fighting men and women overseas. And I particularly want to
^
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office as while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best. III
doing "the hard work of freedom."
Thank you for this opportunity. Godspeed you in the
challenges ahead. And God bless America -- and all the troops
today serving freedom in the Gulf.
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McNally/Dooley
February 28, 1991
Draft Three (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, 10:45 A.M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who have contributed
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A! 111
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson and
Mary McClure -- two of your own, former state legislators in
South Dakota -- and both proof if ever there was of Finley Peter
Dunne's rule: "Every now and then, an innocent [person] gets
sent to the Legislature." III
I know you've also heard from our very able Chief of Staff,
John Sununu, the Attorney General, Dick Thornburgh, and you'll
hear from our Housing Secretary, Jack Kemp, later today.
Like so many of the other fine members of our team, most of
those you'll hear from today have something in common with each
of the talented men and women here in this room. As Sam Rayburn
put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like to "run for
sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
2
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
3
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer [[WHO
IS NOW ON ACTIVE DUTY -- BUT HERE IN THE ROOM]], Nevada's Jim
Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's Rep. Chris
Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of office
while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-legislators"
-- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers." " And ladies and
gentlemen -- they are America at its best. III
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom.' "
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
#
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#
McNally/Dooley
February 22, 1991
Draft One (B:ALEC-91)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
ROOM 450, O.E.O.B.
FRIDAY, MAR. 1, 1991, 10:45 A.M.
Thank you. And welcome back to the White House. It's good
to see Ellen Sauerbrey [ALEC CH.] and Sam Brunelli [ALEC EXEC.
DIR.] again. And I'm glad to see our very talented Defense
Secretary, Dick Cheney, and so many others who are contributing
first-rate leadership to our Administration -- to the Allied
Coalition in the Gulf -- and to the finest armed forces ever
assembled -- the fighting men and women of the U.S.A! III
I understand that you've already heard from Deb Anderson and
Mary McClure -- two of your own, former state legislators in
South Dakota -- and both proof if ever there was of Finley Peter
Dunne's rule: "Every now and then, an innocent [person] gets
sent to the Legislature."
I know you've also heard from our very able Attorney
General, Dick Thornburgh, and Jack Kemp will be here later today.
I know that Governor Sununu will be coming by in just a few
moments. It's got me a bit nervous. Some of you may remember
that, last year, I arrived a little early, and Governor Sununu
ended up getting cut off. III John's got a good memory. I keep
expecting him to walk in and say: "Time's up!"
Like so many of the other fine members of our team, most of
those you've heard from today have something in common with each
of the talented men and women here in this room. As Sam Rayburn
2
put it -- each one knows firsthand what it's like to "run for
sheriff."
The presence of these veterans of state politics is impor-
tant, because they serve as constant reminders of the philosophi-
cal underpinnings of our Administration. And I want to take this
opportunity to renew my commitment not only to federalism, but
also to the principle that the states are indeed "laboratories of
democracy" -- forging ahead at the cutting edge of the world's
greatest experiment in freedom and diversity.
It is, of course, a continuing experiment. From parental
choice in child care and education to tenant ownership of public
housing, from Enterprise Zones to create jobs to Drug-Free Zones
to "Take Back The Streets," state and local governments are
finding new approaches to solving old problems. And looking not
just at America's problems -- but also America's possibilities.
Just a little over a month ago, I stood before the Congress
of the United States and reported on the State of the Union. I
called it a "defining hour" for our Nation -- and spoke of the
promise of a "renewed America." And I issued a call not merely
for new government initiatives -- but for new initiative in
government. And, as has been true throughout our history, the
wellspring of these new initiatives is likely to be the 50
dynamic state laboratories that you represent.
I've often said that State legislators are some of America's
most practical and resourceful leaders. Close to America's
roots. Close to America's people. Close to America's concerns.
3
That is why my State of the Union Address included a bold
new proposal to select at least $15 billion in federal programs
and turn them over to the states in a single consolidated grant
-- fully funded -- for hands-on management by the states.
And I want to thank Ellen and Sam, who sent me a letter two
days later telling us of your strong endorsement and enthusiastic
support for our proposal. Over the past month, we've worked with
you, the Governors, and others in state and local government to
select the programs for "turnover." We are committed to funding
these programs for the next five years. And we are committed to
moving power and decision-making closer to the people. Because
at the bottom line, our idea of federalism comes down to four
simple words: More flexibility. Fewer mandates.
Governor Sununu will be talking about this in more detail
later. But I did want to come by to thank you for your support,
and for all you're doing to make this initiative a success.
I also want to thank you for your tremendous support for our
men and women serving overseas. And I particularly want to
single out those actually serving in the Gulf or in support of
Desert Storm -- ALEC members like Louisiana's Hunt Downer,
Nevada's Jim Gibbons, Colorado's Mike Coffman, and Connecticut's
Rep. Chris Burnham -- a Marine Captain who took his third oath of
office while on station in Saudi Arabia. They are "citizen-
legislators" -- today doing double duty as "citizen-soldiers."
And ladies and gentlemen -- they are America at its best.
III
4
Thank you all for doing "the hard work of freedom. "
Godspeed you in the challenges ahead. And God bless America --
and all the troops today serving freedom in the Gulf.
#
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