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SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN \ DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991 \ 11:40 AM
THANK YOU, BoB {CONGRESSMAN MICHEL}. SPEAKER
FOLEY. MEMBERS OF MY CABINET. FORMER SECRETARIES OF
AGRICULTURE. MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE -- AND
ALL OUR DISTINGUISHED GUESTS TODAY: IT'S A GREAT
PLEASURE TO BE HERE TODAY TO WITNESS THE SWEARING-IN OF
THE NEWEST MEMBER OF MY CABINET TEAM, SECRETARY OF
AGRICULTURE ED MADIGAN. //
- 2 -
ED BRINGS PERSONAL QUALITIES TO THE JOB THAT
FARMERS AND RANCHERS HOLD DEAR: HONESTY AND INTEGRITY.
Ask ANYONE HERE IN WASHINGTON -- OR BACK IN ILLINOIS:
HONESTY AND INTEGRITY IS WHAT ED MADIGAN IS ALL ABOUT.
WHEN ED SAYS HE IS GOING TO DO SOMETHING THAT WILL BE
IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF AMERICA'S FARMERS AND
AMERICA'S CONSUMERS, YOU CAN REST ASSURED HE'S SHOOTING
STRAIGHT. //
BUT BEFORE I GO ANY FURTHER, I WANT TO SHINE THE
SPOTLIGHT ON ANOTHER TRULY OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL.
- 3 -
I KNOW ED MADIGAN SHARES MY HIGH ESTEEM FOR THE FIRST-
CLASS PERFORMANCE OF HIS PREDECESSOR -- CLAYTON
YEUTTER. // [[SOME MIGHT SAY THAT CLAYTON MAY HAVE
LEFT AGRICULTURE, BUT HE'S MOVED ON TO ANOTHER FERTILE
FIELD. ]] I COUNT MY BLESSINGS THAT I KEEP CLAYTON'S
GOOD COUNSEL -- AND THAT I NOW ADD ED MADIGAN TO THE
TEAM. //
- 4 -
ED's EXPERIENCE WILL BE PUT TO IMMEDIATE USE. ED
HAS SPENT SIXTEEN OF HIS EIGHTEEN YEARS IN THE HOUSE ON
THE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE -- EIGHT OF THEM AS THE
RANKING REPUBLICAN. HE PLAYED A LEADING ROLE IN THE
WRITING OF BOTH OF THE PAST TWO FARM BILLS -- AND
THAT'S A MAJOR REASON WE'VE BEEN ABLE To BUILD MORE
FREE MARKET FLEXIBILITY INTO OUR FEDERAL FARM POLICY.
- 5 -
ED TAKES THE REINS AT USDA AT A CRITICAL TIME. THE
NEW FARM BILL MUST BE IMPLEMENTED. THAT IS GOING TO BE
A CHALLENGE, BECAUSE FARMERS HAVE A LOT MORE DECISIONS
TO MAKE FOR THEMSELVES. AND ED'S GUIDING HAND WILL BE
A STEADYING INFLUENCE ON THE PROCESS.
THIS DEPARTMENT IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE A SECRETARY
WITH ED MADIGAN'S EXPERIENCE. ED'S NOT ONLY FROM THE
LAND OF LINCOLN -- HE'S FROM THE TOWN OF LINCOLN, IN
THE MIDST OF SOME OF THE NATION'S MOST FERTILE
FARMLAND.
- 6 -
HE KNOWS FIRST-HAND ABOUT THE MODERN MIRACLE THAT IS
AMERICAN FARMING -- THE SPECIAL COMBINATION OF HARD
WORK AND HIGH-TECH THAT ENABLES THIS SMALL PERCENTAGE
OF THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE TO FEED A NATION -- AND THE
WORLD. //
AND ED KNOWS THE FARMING BUSINESS. BACK WHERE ED
GREW UP -- AGRICULTURE IS THE ECONOMY. // OF COURSE,
AGRICULTURE IS TODAY A CRITICAL AREA IN INTERNATIONAL
TRADE -- AND A CRITICAL ELEMENT OF THE AMERICAN
ECONOMY.
- 7 -
AGRICULTURE IS ONE SECTOR THAT MAINTAINS A POSITIVE
TRADE BALANCE FOR THIS NATION. //
Now, I KNOW FARMERS ARE UP AGAINST THE ELEMENTS
EVERY DAY, AND MAYBE THERE'S NOTHING FARMERS CAN DO
ABOUT DROUGHT AND NATURAL DISASTER -- BUT AMERICAN
FARMERS SHOULDN'T HAVE TO FIGHT FOREIGN GOVERNMENT
SUBSIDIES THAT GIVE OUR COMPETITORS UNFAIR ADVANTAGE.
// I KNOW ED WILL WORK JUST AS CLOSELY AS CLAYTON HAS
WITH OUR TRADE REPRESENTATIVE CARLA HILLS TO ENSURE
THAT TRADE IS FREE AND FAIR. /
- 8 -
No ONE WILL WORK HARDER THAN ED TO MAKE SURE AMERICAN
FARMERS ARE ON EQUAL FOOTING WITH OUR COMPETITORS.
TRADE AND FARM POLICY ARE ONLY A PART OF THE
AGRICULTURE AGENDA. AGRICULTURE IS CARVING OUT A KEY
PLACE IN SERVICE TO OUR ENVIRONMENT -- WITH THE PLANNED
INCREASE IN GRAIN-BASED ALTERNATIVE FUELS. AGRICULTURE
ALSO ADMINISTERS THE TREMENDOUSLY SUCCESSFUL WIC
PROGRAM -- THE WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN INITIATIVE
-- WHICH I'VE URGED CONGRESS TO EXPAND TO SERVE AN
ADDITIONAL 200,000 NEEDY CHILDREN.
- 9 -
FROM SOIL CONSERVATION TO FOOD STAMPS -- FROM RURAL
DEVELOPMENT TO FORESTRY: THE USDA IS INVOLVED IN FAR
MORE THAN HELPING FARMERS PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE.
IN EVERY ONE OF THESE AREAS, ED IS FORTUNATE IN
HAVING THE VERY BEST -- A DEPARTMENT OF DEDICATED
PROFESSIONALS -- TO HELP HIM MEET THE MANY CHALLENGES
HE'LL FACE. //
You KNOW, BACK WHEN HE WAS A STUDENT AT LINCOLN
COLLEGE, ED CARVED HIS NAME INTO A WOODEN DESK.
- 10 -
YEARS LATER, WHEN ED HAD GONE ON To BECOME CONGRESSMAN
MADIGAN, HIS COLLEGE MADE HIM A GIFT OF THAT DESK. IN
TWO DECADES' TIME, ED's MADE HIS MARK ON CAPITOL HILL
-- AND I'M CONFIDENT ED MADIGAN IS DESTINED TO MAKE HIS
MARK AS ONE OF THE GREAT SECRETARIES OF AGRICULTURE.
ONCE AGAIN, I THANK ALL OF YOU FOR THIS WARM
WELCOME -- AND IT IS MY PLEASURE NOW TO WATCH ED
MADIGAN TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 11, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON CW
FROM:
DAN McGROARTY Dur
SUBJECT:
CEREMONIAL SWEARING-IN FOR SECRETARY MADIGAN
On Tuesday, March 12th at 11:39 a.m. you will deliver brief
remarks (6 minutes on cards) before the Ceremonial Swearing-In
for Secretary of Agriculture Edward Madigan. House Minority
Leader Bob Michel will precede you, and Speaker Tom Foley will
administer the Oath after your remarks. Five hundred invited
guests will attend the ceremony, held in the Williamsburg Room at
the Department of Agriculture.
Your remarks express appreciation for outgoing Secretary
Clayton Yeutter, and Secretary Madigan's decision to take up the
post at such a critical juncture. You discuss Madigan's
achievements and qualifications, and recognize some of USDA's
current successes and future challenges.
McGroarty/Grossman
March 11, 1991
4:45 pm
[AG]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bob {Congressman Michel}. [Introductory
acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure to be here today to
witness the swearing-in of the newest member of my Cabinet team,
Secretary of Agriculture Ed Madigan. //
Ed brings personal qualities to the job that farmers and
ranchers hold dear: honesty and integrity. Ask anyone here in
Washington -- or back in Illinois: honesty and integrity is what
Ed Madigan is all about. When Ed says he is going to do
something that will be in the best interests of America's farmers
and America's consumers, you can rest assured he's shooting
straight. //
But before I go any further, I want to shine the spotlight
on another truly outstanding individual. I know Ed Madigan
shares my high esteem for the first-class performance of his
predecessor -- Clayton Yeutter. // [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field. ]] I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
counsel -- and that I now add Ed Madigan to the team. //
Ed's experience will be put to immediate use. Ed has spent
sixteen of his eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture
3
advantage. // I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton
has with our Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure that
trade is free and fair. / No one will work harder than Ed to
make sure American farmers are on equal footing with our
competitors.
Trade and farm policy are only a part of the Agriculture
agenda. Agriculture is carving out a key place in service to our
environment -- with the planned increase in grain-based
alternative fuels. Agriculture also administers the tremendously
successful WIC program -- the Women, Infants and Children
initiative -- which I've urged Congress to expand to serve an
additional 200,000 needy children. From soil conservation to
food stamps -- from rural development to forestry: the USDA is
involved in far more than helping farmers put food on the table.
In every one of these areas, Ed is fortunate in having the
very best -- a Department of dedicated professionals -- to help
him meet the many challenges he'll face. //
You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. //
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome -- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
219123
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
03/11/91
----
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
(03/11 4:45 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 MAR 11 PM 5:54
March 11, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON in
FROM:
DAN McGROARTY Dur
SUBJECT:
CEREMONIAL SWEARING-IN FOR SECRETARY MADIGAN
On Tuesday, March 12th at 11:39 a.m. you will deliver brief
remarks (6 minutes on cards) before the Ceremonial Swearing-In
for Secretary of Agriculture Edward Madigan. House Minority
Leader Bob Michel will precede you, and Speaker Tom Foley will
administer the Oath after your remarks. Five hundred invited
guests will attend the ceremony, held in the Williamsburg Room at
the Department of Agriculture.
Your remarks express appreciation for outgoing Secretary
Clayton Yeutter, and Secretary Madigan's decision to take up the
post at such a critical juncture. You discuss Madigan's
achievements and qualifications, and recognize some of USDA's
current successes and future challenges.
McGroarty/Grossman
March 11, 1991
4:45 pm
[AG]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bob {Congressman Michel}. [Introductory
acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure to be here today to
witness the swearing-in of the newest member of my Cabinet team,
Secretary of Agriculture Ed Madigan. //
Ed brings personal qualities to the job that farmers and
ranchers hold dear: honesty and integrity. Ask anyone here in
Washington -- or back in Illinois: honesty and integrity is what
Ed Madigan is all about. When Ed says he is going to do
something that will be in the best interests of America's farmers
and America's consumers, you can rest assured he's shooting
straight. //
But before I go any further, I want to shine the spotlight
on another truly outstanding individual. I know Ed Madigan
shares my high esteem for the first-class performance of his
predecessor -- Clayton Yeutter. // [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field.] ]] I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
counsel -- and that I now add Ed Madigan to the team. //
Ed's experience will be put to immediate use. Ed has spent
sixteen of his eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture
2
Committee -- eight of them as the ranking Republican. He played
a leading role in the writing of both of the past two Farm Bills
-- and that's a major reason we've been able to build more free
market flexibility into our federal farm policy.
Ed takes the reins at USDA at a critical time. The new farm
bill must be implemented. That is going to be a challenge,
because farmers have a lot more decisions to make for themselves.
And Ed's guiding hand will be a steadying influence on the
process.
This Department is fortunate to have a Secretary with Ed
Madigan's experience. Ed's not only from the land of Lincoln --
he's from the town of Lincoln, in the midst of some of the
nation's most fertile farmland. He knows first-hand about the
modern miracle that is American farming -- the special
combination of hard work and high-tech that enables this small
percentage of the American workforce to feed a nation -- and the
world. //
And Ed knows the farming business. Back where Ed grew up -
- agriculture is the economy. // of course, agriculture is
today a critical area in international trade -- and a critical
element of the American economy. Agriculture is one sector that
maintains a positive trade balance for this nation. //
Now, I know farmers are up against the elements every day,
and maybe there's nothing farmers can do about drought and
natural disaster -- but American farmers shouldn't have to fight
foreign government subsidies that give our competitors unfair
3
advantage. // I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton
has with our Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure that
trade is free and fair. / No one will work harder than Ed to
make sure American farmers are on equal footing with our
competitors.
Trade and farm policy are only a part of the Agriculture
agenda. Agriculture is carving out a key place in service to our
environment -- with the planned increase in grain-based
alternative fuels. Agriculture also administers the tremendously
successful WIC program -- the Women, Infants and Children
initiative -- which I've urged Congress to expand to serve an
additional 200,000 needy children. From soil conservation to
food stamps -- from rural development to forestry: the USDA is
involved in far more than helping farmers put food on the table.
In every one of these areas, Ed is fortunate in having the
very best -- a Department of dedicated professionals -- to help
him meet the many challenges he'll face. //
You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. //
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome -- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
McGroarty/Grossman
March 11, 1991
3:30 pm
[AG]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
11:30 AM
[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure to
be here today, to swear in the newest member of my Cabinet
team,
Secretary of Agriculture Ed Madigan. //
Ed brings personal qualities to the job that farmers hold
dear: honesty and integrity. Ask anyone here in Washington --
or back in Illinois: honesty and integrity is what Ed Madigan is
all about. When Ed says he is going to do something that will be
in the best interests of America's farmers and America's
consumers, you can rest assured he's shooting straight. //
But before I go any further, I want to shine the spotlight
on another truly outstanding individual. I know Ed Madigan
shares my high esteem for the first-class performance of his
predecessor -- Clayton Yeutter. // [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field. ]] I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
counsel -- and that I now add Ed Madigan to the team. //
Ed's experience will be put to immediate use. Ed has spent
sixteen of his eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture
Committee -- eight of them as the ranking Republican. He played
a leading role in the writing of both of the past two Farm Bills
2
and that's a major reason we've been able to build more free
market flexibility into our federal farm policy.
Ed takes the reins at USDA at a critical time. The new farm
bill must be implemented. That is going to be a challenge,
because farmers have a lot more decisions to make for themselves.
And Ed's guiding hand will be a steadying influence on the
process.
This Department is fortunate to have a Secretary with Ed
Madigan's experience. Ed's not only from the land of Lincoln --
he's from the town of Lincoln, in the midst of some of the
nation's most fertile farmland. He knows first-hand about the
modern miracle that is American farming -- the special
combination of hard work and high-tech that enables this small
percentage of the American workforce to feed a nation -- and the
world. / /
And Ed knows the farming business. Back where Ed grew up -
- agriculture is the economy. // Of course, agriculture is
today a critical area in international trade -- and a critical
element of the American economy. Agriculture is one sector that
maintains a positive trade balance for this nation. //
No one will work harder than Ed to make sure our farmers are
on equal footing with our competitors. Our farmers are modern
miracles of production but we can't expect them to compete
against foreign treasuries for business abroad.
Now, I know farmers are up against the elements every day,
and maybe there's nothing farmers can do about drought and
3
natural disaster -- but American farmers shouldn't have to fight
foreign government subsidies that give our competitors unfair
advantage. // I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton
has with our Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure that
trade is free and fair. ///
TRADE t farm policy are only part of the agriculture agenda,
Agriculture is carving out a key place in service to our
environment -- with the planned increase in grain-based
also
alternative fuels. / Agriculture administers the tremendously
successful WIC program -- the Women, Infants and Children
initiative -- which I've urged Congress to expand to serve an
additional 200,000 needy children. From soil conservation to
food stamps -- from rural development to forestry: the USDA is
involved in far more than helping farmers put food on the table.
In every one of these areas, Ed is fortunate in having the
very best -- a Department of dedicated professionals -- to help
him meet the many challenges he'll face. //
You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. //
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome -- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
# # #
1768
Document No. 2/9/23
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 MAR P3: 44
3/8/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: MONDAY 3/11/91 11:30 a.l
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930
no later than 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 11, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
March 11, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
The NSC staff concurs on the above-referenced Presidential Remarks,
subject to the changes indicated.
Brent Scowcroft
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
CC: Phillip D. Brady
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
RECEIVED
91 MAR 8 P6. 16
ЛИУКИ 63:44
McGroarty/Grossman
91 MAR - 8 PM 5: 33
March 8, 1991
5:30 pm
[AG]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
11:30 AM
[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure to
be here today, to swear in the newest member of my Cabinet team,
our next Secretary of Agriculture -- Ed Madigan. //
No one puts more stock in simple honesty and integrity than
farmers. Ask anyone here in Washington -- or back in Illinois:
honest and integrity is what Ed Madigan is all about. //
But before I go any further, I want to shine the spotlight
on another truly outstanding individual. I know Ed Madigan
shares my high esteem for the first-class performance of his
ilcom mend ng.
predecessor -- Clayton Yeutter. // [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field. ]] I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
counsel -- and that I add Ed Madigan to the team. //
Ed takes the reins at USDA a critical time. Never before
has American agriculture had more to contribute. Agriculture is
carving out a key place in service to our environment -- with the
planned increase in grain-based alternative fuels. /
Agriculture administers the tremendously successful WIC program -
- the Women, Infants and Children initiative -- which I've urged
Congress to expand to serve an additional 200,000 needy children.
2
From soil conservation to food stamps -- from rural development
to forestry: the USDA is involved in far more than helping
farmers put food on the table. //
In every one of these areas, Ed is fortunate in having the
very best -- a Department of dedicated professionals -- to help
him meet the many challenges he'll face. //
a
And this Department will be fortunate to have Secretary with
Ed Madigan's experience. // Ed has spent sixteen of his
eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture Committee -- eight
of them as the ranking Republican. // He played a major role in
the writing of both of the past two Farm Bills -- and that's a
major reason we've been able to build more free market
flexibility into our federal farm policy. //
Ed's not only from the land of Lincoln -- he's from the town
of Lincoln, in the midst of some of the nation's most fertile
farmland. [[Anecdote. ]]
He knows first-hand about the modern miracle that is
American farming -- the special combination of hard work and
high-tech that enables this small percentage of the American
workforce to feed a nation -- and the world. //
And Ed knows the farming business. Back where Ed grew up -
- agriculture is the economy. // of course, agriculture is
today a critical area in international trade -- and a critical
element of the American economy. Agriculture is one sector that
maintains a positive trade balance for this nation. //
3
No industry in America faces more uncertainty than
agriculture. Farmers are up against the elements every day.
Maybe there's nothing farmers can do about drought and natural
disaster -- but American farmers shouldn't have to fight foreign
government subsidies that give key competitors unfair advantage
S.
// I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton has with our
Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure our farmers the fair
shake they deserve in the global marketplace. ///
You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. //
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome -- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
# # #
Document No. 219123
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
3/8/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: MONDAY 3/11/91 11:30 a.n
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930
no later than 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 11, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
OK S.R
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Grossman
91 MAR -8 PM 5: 33
March 8, 1991
5:30 pm
[AG]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
11:30 AM
[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure to
be here today, to swear in the newest member of my Cabinet team,
our next Secretary of Agriculture -- Ed Madigan. //
No one puts more stock in simple honesty and integrity than
farmers. Ask anyone here in Washington -- or back in Illinois:
honest and integrity is what Ed Madigan is all about. //
But before I go any further, I want to shine the spotlight
on another truly outstanding individual. I know Ed Madigan
shares my high esteem for the first-class performance of his
predecessor -- Clayton Yeutter. // [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field. I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
counsel -- and that I add Ed Madigan to the team. //
Ed takes the reins at USDA a critical time. Never before
has American agriculture had more to contribute. Agriculture is
carving out a key place in service to our environment -- with the
planned increase in grain-based alternative fuels. /
Agriculture administers the tremendously successful WIC program -
- the Women, Infants and Children initiative -- which I've urged
Congress to expand to serve an additional 200,000 needy children.
2
From soil conservation to food stamps -- from rural development
to forestry: the USDA is involved in far more than helping
farmers put food on the table. //
In every one of these areas, Ed is fortunate in having the
very best -- a Department of dedicated professionals -- to help
him meet the many challenges he'll face. //
And this Department will be fortunate to have Secretary with
Ed Madigan's experience. // Ed has spent sixteen of his
eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture Committee -- eight
of them as the ranking Republican. // He played a major role in
the writing of both of the past two Farm Bills -- and that's a
major reason we've been able to build more free market
flexibility into our federal farm policy. //
Ed's not only from the land of Lincoln -- he's from the town
of Lincoln, in the midst of some of the nation's most fertile
farmland. [[Anecdote. ]]
He knows first-hand about the modern miracle that is
American farming -- the special combination of hard work and
high-tech that enables this small percentage of the American
workforce to feed a nation -- and the world. //
And Ed knows the farming business. Back where Ed grew up -
- agriculture is the economy. // of course, agriculture is
today a critical area in international trade -- and a critical
element of the American economy. Agriculture is one sector that
maintains a positive trade balance for this nation. //
3
No industry in America faces more uncertainty than
agriculture. Farmers are up against the elements every day.
Maybe there's nothing farmers can do about drought and natural
disaster -- but American farmers shouldn't have to fight foreign
government subsidies that give key competitors unfair advantage.
// I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton has with our
Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure our farmers the fair
shake they deserve in the global marketplace. ///
You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. //
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome -- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
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SUNUNU
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DEMAREST
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MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
The NSC staff concurs on the above-referenced Presidential Remarks,
subject to the changes indicated.
Brent Scowcroft
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
CC: Phillip D. Brady
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Grossman
91 MAR -8 PM 5:33
March 8, 1991
5:30 pm
[AG]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
11:30 AM
[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure to
be here today, to swear in the newest member of my Cabinet team,
our next Secretary of Agriculture -- Ed Madigan. //
No one puts more stock in simple honesty and integrity than
farmers. Ask anyone here in Washington -- or back in Illinois:
honest and integrity is what Ed Madigan is all about. //
But before I go any further, I want to shine the spotlight
on another truly outstanding individual. I know Ed Madigan
shares my high esteem for the first-class performance of his
recommend
predecessor -- Clayton Yeutter. // [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field. I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
counsel -- and that I add Ed Madigan to the team. 11
Ed takes the reins at USDA a critical time. Never before
has American agriculture had more to contribute. Agriculture is
carving out a key place in service to our environment -- with the
planned increase in grain-based alternative fuels. /
Agriculture administers the tremendously successful WIC program -
- the Women, Infants and Children initiative -- which I've urged
Congress to expand to serve an additional 200,000 needy children.
2
From soil conservation to food stamps -- from rural development
to forestry: the USDA is involved in far more than helping
farmers put food on the table. //
In every one of these areas, Ed is fortunate in having the
very best -- a Department of dedicated professionals -- to help
him meet the many challenges he'll face. //
a
And this Department will be fortunate to have Secretary with
Ed Madigan's experience. // Ed has spent sixteen of his
eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture Committee -- eight
of them as the ranking Republican. // He played a major role in
the writing of both of the past two Farm Bills -- and that's a
major reason we've been able to build more free market
flexibility into our federal farm policy. 11
Ed's not only from the land of Lincoln -- he's from the town
of Lincoln, in the midst of some of the nation's most fertile
farmland. [[Anecdote. ]]
He knows first-hand about the modern miracle that is
American farming -- the special combination of hard work and
high-tech that enables this small percentage of the American
workforce to feed a nation -- and the world. //
And Ed knows the farming business. Back where Ed grew up -
- agriculture is the economy. // of course, agriculture is
today a critical area in international trade -- and a critical
element of the American economy. Agriculture is one sector that
maintains a positive trade balance for this nation. //
3
No industry in America faces more uncertainty than
agriculture. Farmers are up against the elements every day.
Maybe there's nothing farmers can do about drought and natural
disaster -- but American farmers shouldn't have to fight foreign
government subsidies that give key competitors unfair advantage
S.
// I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton has with our
Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure our farmers the fair
shake they deserve in the global marketplace. ///
You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. //
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome -- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
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3-11-91
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Grossman
91 MAR -8 PM 5:33
March 8, 1991
5:30 pm
[AG]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
11:30 AM
[Introductory acknowledgements. It's a great pleasure to
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be here today, to swear in the newest member of my Cabinet team,
next new Secretary of Agriculture -- Ed Madigan. // see insert below
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predecessor -- Clayton Yeutter. // [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field. ]] I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
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counsel and that I'add Ed Madigan to the team. //
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him meet the many challenges he'll face. //
And this Department will be fortunate to have Secretary with
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eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture Committee -- eight
of them as the ranking Republican. // He played a major role in
the writing of both of the past two Farm Bills -- and that's a
major reason we've been able to build more free market
flexibility into our federal farm policy. //
Ed's not only from the land of Lincoln -- he's from the town
of Lincoln, in the midst of some of the nation's most fertile
farmland. [Anecdote. ]]
He knows first-hand about the modern miracle that is
American farming - the special combination of hard work and
high-tech that enables this small percentage of the American
workforce to feed a nation -- and the world. //
And Ed knows the farming business. Back where Ed grew up -
- agriculture is the economy. // of course, agriculture is
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today a critical area in international trade -- and a critical
element of the American economy. Agriculture is one sector that
maintains a positive trade balance for this nation. //
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No industry in America faces more uncertainty than
agriculture. Farmers are up against the elements every day.
Maybe there's nothing farmers can do about drought and natural
disaster but American farmers shouldn't have to fight foreign
government subsidies that give key competitors unfair advantage.
// I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton has with our
Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure our farmers the fair
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shake they deserve in the global marketplace. /// see insert below
You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. //
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome -- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
# # #
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I could 80 on about the many important items
on the Dept. of Ag's agenda], such as its role in
helping farmers in their and the concurent role as stewards
of our environment, programslike administering of
successful WIC
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children).
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dedicated professionals- to help hin meet the
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DATE:
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
1:050
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ROGICH
NC
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UNTERMEYER
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N/L
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930
no later than 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 11, with a copy to this
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All changes made
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Grossman
91 MAR -8 PM 5:33
March 8, 1991
5:30 pm
[AG]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
11:30 AM
[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure to
be here today, to swear in the newest member of my Cabinet team,
new
our next Secretary of Agriculture -- Ed Madigan. //
ruchers.
No one puts more stock in simple honesty and integrity than
farmers. Ask anyone here in Washington -- or back in Illinois:
honest and integrity is what Ed Madigan is all about. //
But before I go any further, I want to shine the spotlight
on another truly outstanding individual. I know Ed Madigan
shares my high esteem for the first-class performance of his
predecessor -- Clayton Yeutter. // [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field. I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
counsel -- and that I add Ed Madigan to the team. //
Ed takes the reins at USDA a critical time. Never before
has American agriculture had more to contribute. Agriculture is
carving out a key place in service to our environment -- with the
planned increase in grain-based alternative fuels. /
Agriculture administers the tremendously successful WIC program -
- the Women, Infants and Children initiative -- which I've urged
Congress to expand to serve an additional 200,000 needy children.
2
From soil conservation to food stamps -- from rural development
to forestry: the USDA is involved in far more than helping
farmers put food on the table. //
In every one of these areas, Ed is fortunate in having the
very best -- a Department of dedicated professionals -- to help
him meet the many challenges he'll face. //
a
And this Department will be fortunate to have Secretary with
Ed Madigan's experience. // Ed has spent sixteen of his
eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture Committee -- eight
of them as the ranking Republican. // He played a major role in
the writing of both of the past two Farm Bills -- and that's a
major reason we've been able to build more free market
flexibility into our federal farm policy. //
Ed's not only from the land of Lincoln -- he's from the town
of Lincoln, in the midst of some of the nation's most fertile
farmland. [Anecdote. ]]
He knows first-hand about the modern miracle that is
American farming -- the special combination of hard work and
high-tech that enables this small percentage of the American
workforce to feed a nation -- and the world. //
And Ed knows the farming business. Back where Ed grew up -
- agriculture is the economy. // Of course, agriculture is
today a critical area in international trade -- and a critical
element of the American economy. Agriculture is one sector that
maintains a positive trade balance for this nation. //
3
No industry in America faces more uncertainty than
now, I know
agriculture. Farmers are up against the elements every day, and
Ma Maybe there's nothing farmers can do about drought and natural
disaster -- but American farmers shouldn't have to fight foreign
government subsidies that give key competitors unfair advantage.
// I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton has with our
that trade is free
Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure our farmers the fair
and fair.
shake they deserve in the global marketplace. ///
You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. //
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome -- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 MAR ii A11:16
March 11, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
JAY S. BYBEE
jet
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
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for Edward Madigan
Counsel's office has reviewed the above-referenced matter. We
have no legal objections.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this matter.
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DATE:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
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no later than 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 11, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: See comments
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Grossman
91 MAR - 8 PM 5:33
March 8, 1991
5:30 pm
[AG]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
11:30 AM
[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure to
be here today, to swear in the newest member of my Cabinet team,
our next Secretary of Agriculture -- Ed Madigan. //
No one puts more stock in simple honesty and integrity than
farmers. Ask anyone here in Washington -- or back in Illinois:
honest and integrity is what Ed Madigan is all about. //
1
But before I go any further, I want to shine the spotlight
Howard
t
on another truly outstanding individual. I know Ed Madigan
shares my high esteem for the first-class performance of his
predecessor -- Clayton Yeutter. // [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field. I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
counsel -- and that I add Ed Madigan to the team. //
at
Ed takes the reins at USDA/a critical time. Never before
Howard
4657
has American agriculture had more to contribute. Agriculture is
carving out a key place in service to our environment -- with the
planned increase in grain-based alternative fuels. /
Agriculture administers the tremendously successful WIC program -
- the Women, Infants and Children initiative -- which I've urged
Congress to expand to serve an additional 200,000 needy children.
2
From soil conservation to food stamps -- from rural development
to forestry: the USDA is involved in far more than helping
farmers put food on the table. //
In every one of these areas, Ed is fortunate in having the
very best -- a Department of dedicated professionals -- to help
him meet the many challenges he'll face. //
And this Department will be fortunate to have a Secretary with
Ed Madigan's experience. // Ed has spent sixteen of his
Howard
4657
eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture Committee -- eight
of them as the ranking Republican. // He played a major role in
the writing of both of the past two Farm Bills -- and that's a
major reason we've been able to build more free market
flexibility into our federal farm policy. //
Ed's not only from the land of Lincoln -- he's from the town
of Lincoln, in the midst of some of the nation's most fertile
farmland. [Anecdote. ]]
He knows first-hand about the modern miracle that is
American farming -- the special combination of hard work and
high-tech that enables this small percentage of the American
workforce to feed a nation -- and the world. //
And Ed knows the farming business. Back where Ed grew up -
- agriculture is the economy. // of course, agriculture is
today a critical area in international trade -- and a critical
element of the American economy. Agriculture is one sector that
maintains a positive trade balance for this nation. //
3
No industry in America faces more uncertainty than
agriculture. Farmers are up against the elements every day.
Maybe there's nothing farmers can do about drought and natural
disaster -- but American farmers shouldn't have to fight foreign
government subsidies that give key competitors unfair advantage.
// I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton has with our
Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure our farmers the fair
shake they deserve in the global marketplace. ///
You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. //
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome -- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
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[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure to
this
be here today, to swear in the newest member of my Cabinet team,
our next Secretary of Agriculture -- Ed Madigan. 11
No one puts more stock in simple honesty and integrity than
farmers. Ask anyone here in Washington -- or back in Illinois:
mm, & Son non and name
honest/ and integrity is what Ed Madigan is all about. 11
But before I go any further, I want to shine the spotlight
on another truly outstanding individual. I know Ed Madigan
shares my high esteem for the first-class performance of his
predecessor -- Clayton Yeutter. 11 [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field. ]] I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
counsel -- and that I add Ed Madigan to the team. 11
Ed takes the reins at USDA a critical time. Never before
has American agriculture had more to contribute. Agriculture is
carving out a key place in service to our environment -- with the
planned increase in grain-based alternative fuels. /
Agriculture administers the tremendously successful WIC program -
- the Women, Infants and Children initiative -- which I've urged
Congress to expand to serve an additional 200,000 needy children.
Clartor
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From soil conservation to food stamps -- from rural development
to forestry: the USDA is involved in far more than helping
farmers put food on the table. 11
In every one of these areas, Ed is fortunate in having the
very best -- a Department of dedicated professionals -- to help
him meet the many challenges he'll face. 11
And this Department will be fortunate to have Secretary with
Ed Madigan's experience. 11 Ed has spent sixteen of his
eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture Committee - eight
of them as the ranking Republican. 11 He played a major role in
the writing of both of the past two Farm Bills -- and that's a
major reason we've been able to build more free market
flexibility into our federal farm policy. 11
Ed's not only from the land of Lincoln -- he's from the town
of Lincoln, in the midst of some of the nation's most fertile
farmland. [[Anecdote. ]]
He knows first-hand about the modern miracle that is
American farming -- the special combination of hard work and
high-tech that enables this small percentage of the American
workforce to feed a nation -- and the world. 11
And Ed knows the farming business. Back where Ed grew up -
- agriculture is the economy. 11 of course, agriculture is
today a critical area in international trade - and a critical
element of the American economy. Agriculture is one sector that
maintains a positive trade balance for this nation. 11
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No industry in America faces more uncertainty than
now, I know
agriculture. Farmers are up against the elements every day,
And Maybe there's nothing farmers can do about drought and natural
disaster -- but American farmers shouldn't have to fight foreign
government subsidies that give legs? competitors unfair advantage.
11 I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton has with our
that
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Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure our farmers the fair
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shake they deserve in the global marketplace
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You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. 11
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome --- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
SECRETARY MADIGAN SWEARING-IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MARCH 12, 1991
11:30 AM
[Introductory acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure to
be here today, to swear in the newest member of my Cabinet team,
our next Secretary of Agriculture -- Ed Madigan. //
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No one puts more stock in simple honesty and integrity than
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farmers. Ask anyone here in Washington -- or back in Illinois:
honest and integrity is what Ed Madigan is all about. //
But before I go any further, I want to shine the spotlight
on another truly outstanding individual. I know Ed Madigan
shares my high esteem for the first-class performance of his
predecessor ---- Clayton Yeutter. // [[Some might say that
Clayton may have left Agriculture, but he's moved on to another
fertile field. ]] I count my blessings that I keep Clayton's good
counsel -- and that I add Ed Madigan to the team. //
Ed takes the reins at USDA a critical time. Never before
has American agriculture had more to contribute. Agriculture is
carving out a key place in service to our environment -- with the
planned increase in grain-based alternative fuels.
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Agriculture administers the tremendously successful WIC program -
- the Women, Infants and Children initiative -- which I've urged
Congress to expand to serve an additional 200,000 needy children.
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From soil conservation to food stamps -- from rural development
to forestry: the USDA is involved in far more than helping
farmers put food on the table. //
In every one of these areas, Ed is fortunate in having the
very best -- a Department of dedicated professionals -- to help
him meet the many challenges he'll face. //
And this Department will be fortunate to have Secretary with
Ed Madigan's experience. // Ed has spent sixteen of his
eighteen years in the House on the Agriculture Committee -- eight
of them as the ranking Republican. // He played a major role in
the writing of both of the past two Farm Bills -- and that's a
major reason we've been able to build more free market
flexibility into our federal farm policy. //
Ed's not only from the land of Lincoln -- he's from the town
of Lincoln, in the midst of some of the nation's most fertile
farmland. [[Anecdote.]]
He knows first-hand about the modern miracle that is
American farming -- the special combination of hard work and
high-tech that enables this small percentage of the American
workforce to feed a nation -- and the world. //
And Ed knows the farming business. Back where Ed grew up -
- agriculture is the economy. // Of course, agriculture is
today a critical area in international trade -- and a critical
element of the American economy. Agriculture is one sector that
maintains a positive trade balance for this nation. //
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No industry in America faces more uncertainty than
agriculture. Farmers are up against the elements every day.
Maybe there's nothing farmers can do about drought and natural
disaster -- but American farmers shouldn't have to fight foreign
government subsidies that give key competitors unfair advantage.
// I know Ed will work just as closely as Clayton has with our
Trade Representative Carla Hills to ensure our farmers the fair
shake they deserve in the global marketplace. ///
You know, back when he was a student at Lincoln College, Ed
carved his name into a wooden desk. Years later, when Ed had
gone on to become Congressman Madigan, his college made him a
gift of that desk. In two decades' time, Ed's made his mark on
Capitol Hill -- and I'm confident Ed Madigan is destined to make
his mark as one of the great Secretaries of Agriculture. //
Once again, I thank all of you for this warm welcome -- and
it is my pleasure now to watch Ed Madigan take the oath of
office.
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