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Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 3/18/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
---
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: 1. GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING" MESSAGE
SUBJECT:
2. RADIO MESSAGE FOR USDA'S NAT'L AG DAY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
SNOW
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Bruce
to
3-18
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 15, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST of
BARRIE TRON
FROM:
PAUL LUTHRINGER
SUBJECT:
SCRIPTS FOR THE AUDIO TAPING SESSION ON
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1991
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your consideration and review are draft scripts
for your audio taping session on March 18th. You are
scheduled to tape two segments.
II. DISCUSSION
At 2 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 1991, you are scheduled to
tape two audio messages for the following:
1) a generic "Homecoming" audio message to the troops
arriving back in the U.S.; and,
2) a radio message for the Department of Agriculture and
"National Agriculture Day."
Please note that the Department of Agriculture message has a
60-second time limit.
McGroarty/Grossman
March 15, 1991
2:00 pm
[HOME]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING" MESSAGE
THE WHITE HOUSE
MARCH 18, 1991
2:00 PM
In the weeks and months between now and the 4th of July,
thousands of cities and town across America are going to be the
scene of celebration: Each one different -- and yet every one
the same.
Today, it's your turn. // All the waiting, all the wishing
is over. This is the day the heroes come home. //
I wish it were possible for me to be there with you -- to
share with you this special day. I ask you to accept this
message of thanks.
Today is a day of reunion -- a day when the men and women
who went so far away from home come back, take their seat at the
table. It is a day of joy -- and celebration. / But sometime
today --- sometime between the parades and the picnics -- between
all the speeches and the ceremonies -- I ask you to stop for a
moment. Think about the men and women of DESERT STORM. How they
served this nation and the cause of peace. And think about how
each one of us can harness that same spirit of public service in
all we do. //
I know that for all of you, this is a day you will never
forget. My own homecoming so many years ago is still vivid in my
mind. / But we haven't always welcomed our veterans back with
2
open arms -- so today, as you honor the men and women of DESERT
STORM, remember every veteran who's sacrificed and served this
Nation. Let today be a homecoming for them, too. //
To all the families who've counted the hours and days -- to
all the friends and neighbors who sent the packages and said the
prayers, let me say: you sustained us. 11
And to all the veterans of DESERT STORM, let me simply say:
welcome home. //
My warmest wishes to you all -- and may God bless this great
nation, the United States of America.
# # #
Luthringer/Grossman
Draft three
March 18, 1991
Title: AGDAY
PROPOSED RADIO MESSAGE
FOR USDA's NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY
(60 seconds)
We Americans are blessed with abundance. And on the first day
of Spring we celebrate National Agriculture Day -- honoring the
farmers who turn hard soil into splendid harvests.
America's farmers have astounded the world with their
productivity. Today, the average American farm family produces
enough food to feed 94 people in this country and 34 people abroad.
This is not an easy task. Today's farmer must be an expert in
international markets, computers, machinery, biology and chemistry.
But technology hasn't changed everything. Farmers still must
rise before the sun to tend their crops and livestock. They still
must protect the soil, lakes and rivers upon which all life
depends. And they still must thrive in the most competitive
industry on earth.
So please join me on this National Agriculture Day and thank
our farmers for the miracles they work each and every day.
Thank you, and may God bless this great country.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 MAR 18 Ag: 52
March 15, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Generic Audio Homecoming Message
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. 220856
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 03/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUEBY: 11:00 a.m. 03/15
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING MESSAGE
(03/14 7:00 p.m.)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
>
UNTERMEYER
CARD
>
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
TREFRY
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 03/15, with a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Grossman
March 14, 1991
91 MAR 14 PM 8: 45
7:00 pm
[HOME]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING" MESSAGE
THE WHITE HOUSE
MARCH 18, 1991
2:00 PM
In the weeks and months between now and the 4th of July,
thousands of cities and town across America are going to be the
scene of celebration: Each one different -- and yet every one
the same.
Today, it's your turn. // All the waiting, all the wishing
is over. This is the day the heroes come home. //
I wish it were possible for me to be there with you -- to
share with you this special day. I ask you to accept this
message of thanks. Let me say to every man and women who served:
the joy we feel is our own. But the pride we feel is a gift -- a
gift that you have given us. //
Today is a day of reunion -- a day when the men and women
who went so far away from home come back, take their seat at the
table. It is a day of joy -- and celebration. / But sometime
today -- sometime between the parades and the picnics -- between
all the speeches and the ceremonies -- I ask you to stop for a
moment. Think about the men and women of DESERT STORM. How they
served this nation. And think about how each one of us can
harness that same spirit in all we do. //
I know that for all of you, this is a day you will never
forget. My own homecoming so many years ago is still vivid in my
2
mind. / But we haven't always welcomed our veterans back with
open arms -- so today, as you honor the men and women of DESERT
STORM, remember every veteran who's sacrificed and served this
Nation. Let today be a homecoming for them, too. //
To all the families who've counted the hours and days -- to
all the friends and neighbors who sent the packages and said the
prayers, let me say: you sustained us. //
And to all the veterans of DESERT STORM, let me simply say:
welcome home. / /
My warmest wishes to you all -- and may God bless this great
nation, the United States of America.
# # #
Document No. 220856
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 03/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 11:00 a.m. 03/15
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING MESSAGE
(03/14 7:00 p.m.)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
10:15
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN N/C
N/C
ROGICH
N/C
BRADY
>
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
TREFRY
GRAY
N/C
HOLIDAY N/C
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 03/15, with a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Grossman
March 14, 1991
91 MAR 14 PH 8: 45
7:00 pm
[HOME]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING" MESSAGE
THE WHITE HOUSE
MARCH 18, 1991
2:00 PM
In the weeks and months between now and the 4th of July,
thousands of cities and town across America are going to be the
scene of celebration: Each one different -- and yet every one
the same.
Today, it's your turn. // All the waiting, all the wishing
is over. This is the day the heroes come home. //
I wish it were possible for me to be there with you -- to
share with you this special day. I ask you to accept this
message of thanks. Let me say to every man and women who served:
the joy we feel is our own. But the pride we feel is a gift -- a
gift that you have given us. //
Today is a day of reunion -- a day when the men and women
who went so far away from home come back, take their seat at the
table. It is a day of joy -- and celebration. / But sometime
today -- sometime between the parades and the picnics -- between
all the speeches and the ceremonies -- I ask you to stop for a
moment. Think about the men and women of DESERT STORM. How they
served this nation. And think about how each one of us can
harness that same spirit in all we do. //
I know that for all of you, this is a day you will never
forget. My own homecoming so many years ago is still vivid in my
2
mind. / But we haven't always welcomed our veterans back with
open arms -- so today, as you honor the men and women of DESERT
STORM, remember every veteran who's sacrificed and served this
Nation. Let today be a homecoming for them, too. //
To all the families who've counted the hours and days -- to
all the friends and neighbors who sent the packages and said the
prayers, let me say: you sustained us. //
And to all the veterans of DESERT STORM, let me simply say:
welcome home. //
My warmest wishes to you all -- and may God bless this great
nation, the United States of America.
# # #
1932
Document No. 220856
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 MAR 15 P12 : 46
DATE: 03/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 11:00 a.m. 03/15
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING MESSAGE
(03/14 7:00 p.m.)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
>
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
>
UNTERMEYER
CARD
>
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
TREFRY
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 03/15, with a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
March 15, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
The NSC staff concurs with the draft presidential generic audio
homecoming message as amended.
Brent
Rate Scowcroft for
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
CC: Phillip D. Brady
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
RECEIVED
91 MAR 15 A7. 49
McGroarty/Grossman
March 14, 1991
91 MAR 14 PM 8: 45
7:00 pm
[HOME]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING" MESSAGE
THE WHITE HOUSE
MARCH 18, 1991
2:00 PM
In the weeks and months between now and the 4th of July,
thousands of cities and town across America are going to be the
scene of celebration: Each one different -- and yet every one
the same.
Today, it's your turn. // All the waiting, all the wishing
is over. This is the day the heroes come home. //
I wish it were possible for me to be there with you -- to
share with you this special day. I ask you to accept this
Repetitive
message of thanks.
Let me say to every man and women who served:
doesn't
the joy we feel is our own. But the pride we feel is a gift -- a
fit.
gift that you have given us.
Today is a day of reunion -- a day when the men and women
who went so far away from home come back, take their seat at the
table. It is a day of joy -- and celebration. / But sometime
today -- sometime between the parades and the picnics -- between
all the speeches and the ceremonies -- I ask you to stop for a
moment. Think about the men and women of DESERT STORM. How they
and
served this nation. And think about how each one of us can
the
of public service
aspeace of peace
harness that same spirit A in all we do. / /
I know that for all of you, this is a day you will never
forget. My own homecoming so many years ago is still vivid in my
2
mind. / But we haven't always welcomed our veterans back with
open arms -- so today, as you honor the men and women of DESERT
STORM, remember every veteran who's sacrificed and served this
Nation. Let today be a homecoming for them, too. //
To all the families who've counted the hours and days -- to
all the friends and neighbors who sent the packages and said the
prayers, let me say: you sustained us. 11
And to all the veterans of DESERT STORM, let me simply say:
welcome home. //
My warmest wishes to you all -- and may God bless this great
nation, the United States of America.
# # #
Document No. 220856
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 34
91 MAR 15
DATE: 03/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUEBY: 11:00 a.m. 03/15
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING MESSAGE
(03/14 7:00 p.m.)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
TREFRY
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 03/15, with a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
X
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Grossman
March 14, 1991
91 MAR 14 PM 8: 45
7:00 pm
[HOME]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING" MESSAGE
THE WHITE HOUSE
MARCH 18, 1991
2:00 PM
In the weeks and months between now and the 4th of July,
thousands of cities and town across America are going to be the
scene of celebration: Each one different -- and yet every one
the same.
Today, it's your turn. // All the waiting, all the wishing
is over. This is the day the heroes come home. //
I wish it were possible for me to be there with you -- to
share with you this special day. I ask you to accept this
message of thanks. Let me say to every man and women who served:
the joy we feel is our own. But the pride we feel is a gift -- a
gift that you have given us. //
Today is a day of reunion -- a day when the men and women
who went so far away from home come back, take their seat at the
table. It is a day of joy -- and celebration. / But sometime
today -- sometime between the parades and the picnics -- between
all the speeches and the ceremonies -- I ask you to stop for a
moment. Think about the men and women of DESERT STORM. How they
served this nation. And think about how each one of us can
harness that same spirit in all we do. //
I know that for all of you, this is a day you will never
forget. My own homecoming so many years ago is still vivid in my
2
mind. / But we haven't always welcomed our veterans back with
open arms -- so today, as you honor the men and women of DESERT
STORM, remember every veteran who's sacrificed and served this
Nation. Let today be a homecoming for them, too. //
To all the families who've counted the hours and days -- to
all the friends and neighbors who sent the packages and said the
prayers, let me say: you sustained us. //
And to all the veterans of DESERT STORM, let me simply say:
welcome home. / /
My warmest wishes to you all -- and may God bless this great
nation, the United States of America.
# # #
Document No. 220856
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING
MEMORANDUM: 05
DATE: 03/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 11:00 a.m. 03/15
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING MESSAGE
(03/14 7:00 p.m.)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
>
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
TREFRY
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 03/15, with a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE: No comment
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Grossman
March 14, 1991
91 MAR 14 PM 8: 45
7:00 pm
[HOME]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING" MESSAGE
THE WHITE HOUSE
MARCH 18, 1991
2:00 PM
In the weeks and months between now and the 4th of July,
thousands of cities and town across America are going to be the
scene of celebration: Each one different -- and yet every one
the same.
Today, it's your turn. // All the waiting, all the wishing
is over. This is the day the heroes come home. //
I wish it were possible for me to be there with you -- to
share with you this special day. I ask you to accept this
message of thanks. Let me say to every man and women who served:
the joy we feel is our own. But the pride we feel is a gift -- a
gift that you have given us. //
Today is a day of reunion -- a day when the men and women
who went so far away from home come back, take their seat at the
table. It is a day of joy -- and celebration. / But sometime
today -- sometime between the parades and the picnics -- between
all the speeches and the ceremonies -- I ask you to stop for a
moment. Think about the men and women of DESERT STORM. How they
served this nation. And think about how each one of us can
harness that same spirit in all we do. //
I know that for all of you, this is a day you will never
forget. My own homecoming so many years ago is still vivid in my
2
mind. / But we haven't always welcomed our veterans back with
open arms -- so today, as you honor the men and women of DESERT
STORM, remember every veteran who's sacrificed and served this
Nation. Let today be a homecoming for them, too. //
To all the families who've counted the hours and days -- to
all the friends and neighbors who sent the packages and said the
prayers, let me say: you sustained us. //
And to all the veterans of DESERT STORM, let me simply say:
welcome home. //
My warmest wishes to you all -- and may God bless this great
nation, the United States of America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 MAR is All: 12
March 15, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Generic Audio "Homecoming Message"
Pursuant to Phil Brady's request, Counsel's Office has reviewed
the above-referenced matter and has no objection to the draft
message.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 220856
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 03/14/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 11:00 a.m. 03/15
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING MESSAGE
(03/14 7:00 p.m.)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
>
UNTERMEYER
CARD
>
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
TREFRY
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 03/15, with a copy to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
NO COMMENTS. THANKS.
HOLLY 3-15-91 WILLIAMSON HW
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Grossman
March 15, 1991
2:00 pm
[HOME]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: - GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING" MESSAGE
THE WHITE HOUSE
MARCH 18, 1991
2:00 PM
In the weeks and months between now and the 4th of July,
thousands of cities and town across America are going to be the
scene of celebration: Each one different -- and yet every one
the same.
Today, it's your turn. // All the waiting, all the wishing
is over. This is the day the heroes come home. //
I wish it were possible for me to be there with you -- to
share with you this special day. I ask you to accept this
message of thanks.
Today is a day of reunion -- a day when the men and women
who went so far away from home come back, take their seat at the
table. It is a day of joy -- and celebration. / But sometime
today -- sometime between the parades and the picnics -- between
all the speeches and the ceremonies -- I ask you to stop for a
moment. Think about the men and women of DESERT STORM. How they
served this nation and the cause of peace. And think about how
each one of us can harness that same spirit of public service in
all we do. //
I know that for all of you, this is a day you will never
forget. My own homecoming so many years ago is still vivid in my
mind. / But we haven't always welcomed our veterans back with
2
open arms -- so today, as you honor the men and women of DESERT
STORM, remember every veteran who's sacrificed and served this
Nation. Let today be a homecoming for them, too. //
To all the families who've counted the hours and days -- to
all the friends and neighbors who sent the packages and said the
prayers, let me say: you sustained us. //
And to all the veterans of DESERT STORM, let me simply say:
welcome home. //
My warmest wishes to you all -- and may God bless this great
nation, the United States of America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 15, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
BARRIE TRON
BT
FROM:
PAUL LUTHRINGER
PIL
SUBJECT:
SCRIPTS FOR THE AUDIO TAPING SESSION ON
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1991
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your consideration and review are draft scripts
for your audio taping session on March 18th. You are
scheduled to tape two segments.
II. DISCUSSION
At 2 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 1991, you are scheduled to
tape two audio messages for the following:
1) a generic "Homecoming" audio message to the troops
arriving back in the U.S.; and,
2) a radio message for the Department of Agriculture and
"National Agriculture Day. "
Please note that the Department of Agriculture message has a
60-second time limit.
Luthringer/Grossman
Draft three
March 18, 1991
Title: AGDAY
PROPOSED RADIO MESSAGE
FOR USDA's NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY
(60 seconds)
We Americans are blessed with abundance. And on the first day
of Spring we celebrate National Agriculture Day -- honoring the
farmers who turn hard soil into splendid harvests.
America's farmers have astounded the world with their
productivity. Today, the average American farm family produces
enough food to feed 94 people in this country and 34 people abroad.
This is not an easy task. Today's farmer must be an expert in
international markets, computers, machinery, biology and chemistry.
But technology hasn't changed everything. Farmers still must
rise before the sun to tend their crops and livestock. They still
must protect the soil, lakes and rivers upon which all life
depends. And they still must thrive in the most competitive
industry on earth.
So please join me on this National Agriculture Day and thank
our farmers for the miracles they work each and every day.
Thank you, and may God bless this great country.
#
#
#
McGroarty/Grossman
March 14, 1991
7:00 pm
[HOME]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERIC AUDIO "HOMECOMING" MESSAGE
THE WHITE HOUSE
MARCH 18, 1991
2:00 PM
In the weeks and months between now and the 4th of July,
thousands of cities and town across America are going to be the
scene of celebration: Each one different -- and yet every one
the same.
Today, it's your turn. // All the waiting, all the wishing
is over. This is the day the heroes come home. //
I wish it were possible for me to be there with you -- to
share with you this special day. I ask you to accept this
message of thanks. Let me say to every man and women who served:
the joy we feel is our own. But the pride we feel is a gift -- a
gift that you have given us. //
Today is a day of reunion -- a day when the men and women
who went so far away from home come back, take their seat at the
table. It is a day of joy -- and celebration. / But sometime
today -- sometime between the parades and the picnics -- between
all the speeches and the ceremonies -- I ask you to stop for a
moment. Think about the men and women of DESERT STORM. How they
served this nation. And think about how each one of us can
harness that same spirit in all we do. //
I know that for all of you, this is a day you will never
forget. My own homecoming so many years ago is still vivid in my
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mind. / But we haven't always welcomed our veterans back with
open arms -- so today, as you honor the men and women of DESERT
STORM, remember every veteran who's sacrificed and served this
Nation. Let today be a homecoming for them, too. //
To all the families who've counted the hours and days -- to
all the friends and neighbors who sent the packages and said the
prayers, let me say: you sustained us. //
And to all the veterans of DESERT STORM, let me simply say:
welcome home. //
My warmest wishes to you all -- and may God bless this great
nation, the United States of America.
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