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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Draft Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13561 Folder ID Number: 13561-004 Folder Title: Video - Bob Hope Yellow Ribbon Party 4/2/91 [OA 6031] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 16 7 4 PRESIDENT: Yes, I was in the third grade at the time. /// No, seriously, I'm sure I speak for all Americans when I tell you that you've made a big difference to a lot of people serving their country far from home. And I think it's great that this time you're going to have a chance to entertain some of our forces at home. HOPE: It really is wonderful to have them back in the USA. And you're right, Dolores and I feel that this Yellow Ribbon Party is something truly special. PRESIDENT: They certainly deserve it, and I just wish that I could be there in person. But, please give them my best. We're all very proud of them and grateful for what they did. And it's great to see them back home again. HOPE: Thank you, Mr. President. # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 3, 1991 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: DAVID DEMAREST MAD FROM: BARRIE TRON SUBJECT: SCRIPT FOR THE TAPING SESSION ON THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1991 I. SUMMARY Attached for your consideration and review is a draft script for your taping session on April 4th. You are scheduled to tape the segment with Bob Hope. II. DISCUSSION On the afternoon of Thursday, April 4, 1991, you are scheduled to tape a segment for Bob Hope's "Yellow Ribbon Party," a salute to the troops who participated in Operation Desert Storm. Please note that we will be applying some light make-up before this session. March 29, 1991 Draft one Title: Ribbon PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" HOPE: Mr. President, I haven't spoken to you since you called us on the plane on the way home from Saudi Arabia. PRESIDENT: It's the only time I know where to reach you. Christmas time on a plane coming back from seeing the troops -- or on the golf course. HOPE: Please, never call me on the golf course. PRESIDENT: I promise. Now, how many Christmases have you spent with the Armed Forces in the last forty- three years? HOPE: Lots of years, and I've loved every minute. PRESIDENT: Well, I know it means a great deal to them and always has. You've boosted the morale of our troops from World War II to Desert Storm. I remember when you first started this, at March Field. HOPE: Really, you remember that? READY GD Document No. 22533555 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/1/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TUESDAY 4/2/91 2:00 p. SUBJECT: PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING - "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE NC SUNUNU NEWMAN Nick postownlc SCOWCROFT N/cbootleg PORTER DARMAN ROGICH N/C BRADY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY N/C HOLIDAY N/C Proble REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: add- USO/new burdens w/ treey cuts PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 91 APR - PM 4:33 4: March 29, 1991 Draft one Title: Ribbon PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" HOPE: Mr. President, I haven't spoken to you since you called us on the plane on the way home from Saudi Arabia. PRESIDENT: It's the only time I know where to reach you. Christmas time on a plane coming back from seeing the troops -- or on the golf course. HOPE: Please, never call me on the golf course. PRESIDENT: I promise. Now, how many Christmases have you spent with the Armed Forces in the last forty- three years? HOPE: Thirty-seven -- but I have to tell you, visiting the men and women in the Armed Forces has always been great fun. I love it. PRESIDENT: Well, I know it means a great deal to them and always has. You've boosted the morale of our troops from World War II to Desert Storm. I remember when you first started this, at March Field. HOPE: Really, you remember that? PRESIDENT: Yes, I was in the third grade at the time. /// No, seriously, I'm sure I speak for all Americans when I tell you that you've made a big difference to a lot of people serving their country far from home. And I think it's great that this time you're going to have a chance to entertain some of our forces at home. HOPE: It really is wonderful to have them back in the USA. And you're right, Dolores and I feel that this Yellow Ribbon Party is something trully special. PRESIDENT: They certainly deserve it, and I just wish that I could be there in person. But, please give them my best. We're all very proud of them and grateful for what they did. And it's great to see them back home again. HOPE: That's exactly right, Mr. President. # # # SENT BY:HOPE ENTERPRISES. INC. ; 4- 1-91 ; 7:12PM ; 2024566218:# 2/ 3 8168412028;# 2 of 91 Hope's A10: 53 March 29, 1991 Draft one Title: Ribbon PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING "БОВ HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" HOPE: Mr. President, I haven't spoken to you since you called us on the plane on the way home from Saudi Arabia. PRESIDENT: It's the only place I know where to reach you. Christmas time on a plane coming back from seeing the troops -- or on the golf course. HOPE: Please, never call me on the golf course. PRESIDENT: I promise. NOW, how many Christmases have you spent with the Armed Forces in the last forty- three years? HOPE: Lots of years, and I've loved every minute. PRESIDENT: Woll, I know it means a great deal to them and always has. You've boosted the morale of our troops from World War II to Desert Storm. I remember when you first started this, at March Field. SENT BY:HOPE ENTERPRISES. INC. ; 4- 1-91 ; 7:12PM ; 2024566218;# 3 010041202018 $ MOPE: Really, you remember that? PRESIDENT: Yes, I was in the third grade at the time. 111 No, seriously, I'm sure I speak for all Americans when I tell you that you've made a big difference to a lot of people serving their country far from home. And I think it's great that this time you're going to have a chance to entertain some of our forces at home. HOPE: It really is wonderful to have them back in the USA. And you're right, Dolores and I feel that this Yellow Ribbon Party is something trully special. PRESIDENT: They certainly deserve it, and I just wish that I could be there in person. But, please give them my best. We're all very proud of them and grateful for what they did. And it's great to see them back home again. HOPE: Thank you, Mr. President. # # # 2371 Document No. 22533555 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/1/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TUESDAY 4/2/91 2:00 p. SUBJECT: PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING - "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROF PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: April 2, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW The NSC staff has reviewed the proposed video taping and concurs. B Brent Scowcroft PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary CC: Phillip D. Brady Ext. 2702 91 APR - PM 4:33 4: March 29, 1991 Draft one Title: Ribbon PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" HOPE: Mr. President, I haven't spoken to you since you called us on the plane on the way home from Saudi Arabia. PRESIDENT: It's the only time I know where to reach you. Christmas time on a plane coming back from seeing the troops -- or on the golf course. HOPE: Please, never call me on the golf course. PRESIDENT: I promise. Now, how many Christmases have you spent with the Armed Forces in the last forty- three years? HOPE: Thirty-seven -- but I have to tell you, visiting the men and women in the Armed Forces has always been great fun. I love it. PRESIDENT: Well, I know it means a great deal to them and always has. You've boosted the morale of our troops from World War II to Desert Storm. I remember when you first started this, at March Field. HOPE: Really, you remember that? PRESIDENT: Yes, I was in the third grade at the time. /// No, seriously, I'm sure I speak for all Americans when I tell you that you've made a big difference to a lot of people serving their country far from home. And I think it's great that this time you're going to have a chance to entertain some of our forces at home. HOPE: It really is wonderful to have them back in the USA. And you're right, Dolores and I feel that a this Yellow Ribbon Party is something trully special. PRESIDENT: They certainly deserve it, and I just wish that I could be there in person. But, please give them my best. We're all very proud of them and grateful for what they did. And it's great to see them back home again. HOPE: That's exactly right, Mr. President. # # # Document No. 22533555 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING EMORANDUM 91 MAR DATE: 4/1/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TUESDAY 4/2/91 2:00 p. SUBJECT: PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING - - "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: NO COMMENTS. THANKS HOLLY WILLIAMSON AW 4-2-91 PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 ID # CU 4/1/91 WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET O OUTGOING H INTERNAL I INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Phil Brady MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: Proposed Video taping - "Bob Hope's yellow Ribbon Tarty ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD Office/Agency Chofe Cuat 23 ORIGINATOR 91,02/01 / / - Referral Note: # 91,04,01 S S91,04,02 2:00 Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: DISPOSITION CODES: ACTION CODES: A - Appropriate Action I Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A. Answered C Completed C Comment/Recommendation R Direct Reply w/Copy B - Non-Special Referral S Suspended D . Draft Response S For Signature F Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: to be used as Enclosure Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: no convents No legal objection Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/C Document No. 22533555 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/1/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TUESDAY 4/2/91 2:00 p. SUBJECT: PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING - "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 March 29, 1991 91 APR - PM 4:33 PH 4: Draft one Title: Ribbon PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" HOPE: Mr. President, I haven't spoken to you since you called us on the plane on the way home from Saudi Arabia. PRESIDENT: It's the only time I know where to reach you. Christmas time on a plane coming back from seeing the troops -- or on the golf course. HOPE: Please, never call me on the golf course. PRESIDENT: I promise. Now, how many Christmases have you spent with the Armed Forces in the last forty- three years? HOPE: Thirty-seven -- but I have to tell you, visiting the men and women in the Armed Forces has always been great fun. I love it. PRESIDENT: Well, I know it means a great deal to them and always has. You've boosted the morale of our troops from World War II to Desert Storm. I remember when you first started this, at March Field. HOPE: Really, you remember that? PRESIDENT: Yes, I was in the third grade at the time. /// No, seriously, I'm sure I speak for all Americans when I tell you that you've made a big difference to a lot of people serving their country far from home. And I think it's great that this time you're going to have a chance to entertain some of our forces at home. HOPE: It really is wonderful to have them back in the USA. And you're right, Dolores and I feel that this Yellow Ribbon Party is something trully special. PRESIDENT: They certainly deserve it, and I just wish that I could be there in person. But, please give them my best. We're all very proud of them and grateful for what they did. And it's great to see them back home again. HOPE: That's exactly right, Mr. President. # # # Document No. 22533555 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/1/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TUESDAY 4/2/91 2:00 p. SUBJECT: PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING - - "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: ORD PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 91 APR - PM 4:33 4: March 29, 1991 Draft one Title: Ribbon PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" HOPE: Mr. President, I haven't spoken to you since you called us on the plane on the way home from Saudi Arabia. PRESIDENT: It's the only time I know where to reach you. Christmas time on a plane coming back from seeing the troops -- or on the golf course. HOPE: Please, never call me on the golf course. PRESIDENT: I promise. Now, how many Christmases have you spent with the Armed Forces in the last forty- three years? HOPE: Thirty-seven -- but I have to tell you, visiting the men and women in the Armed Forces has always been great fun. I love it. PRESIDENT: Well, I know it means a great deal to them and always has. You've boosted the morale of our troops from World War II to Desert Storm. I remember when you first started this, at March Field. HOPE: Really, you remember that? PRESIDENT: Yes, I was in the third grade at the time. /// No, seriously, I'm sure I speak for all Americans when I tell you that you've made a big difference to a lot of people serving their country far from home. And I think it's great that this time you're going to have a chance to entertain some of our forces at home. HOPE: It really is wonderful to have them back in the USA. And you're right, Dolores and I feel that this Yellow Ribbon Party is something trully special. PRESIDENT: They certainly deserve it, and I just wish that I could be there in person. But, please give them my best. We're all very proud of them and grateful for what they did. And it's great to see them back home again. HOPE: That's exactly right, Mr. President. # # # Document No. 22533555 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/1/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TUESDAY 4/2/91 2:00 p. SUBJECT: PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING - "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: old axion that slice I'm applies it, it's afraid here still "no stilted baloney". theres t. matter an but Euo A how may - thin this be undivoidable PHILLIP you D. BRADY will of come we have across to script AD Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 91 APR - PM 4:33 March 29, 1991 Draft one Title: Ribbon PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" HOPE: Mr. President, I haven't spoken to you since you called us on the plane on the way home from Saudi Arabia. PRESIDENT: It's the only time I know where to reach you. Christmas time on a plane coming back from seeing the troops -- or on the golf course. HOPE: Please, never call me on the golf course. PRESIDENT: I promise. Now, how many Christmases have you spent with the Armed Forces in the last forty- three years? HOPE: Thirty-seven -- but I have to tell you, visiting the men and women in the Armed Forces has always been great fun. I love it. PRESIDENT: Well, I know it means a great deal to them and always has. You've boosted the morale of our troops from World War II to Desert Storm. I remember when you first started this, at March Field. HOPE: Really, you remember that? PRESIDENT: Yes, I was in the third grade at the time. /// No, seriously, I'm sure I speak for all Americans when I tell you that you've made a big difference to a lot of people serving their country far from home. And I think it's great that this time you're going to have a chance to entertain some of our forces at home. HOPE: It really is wonderful to have them back in the USA. And you're right, Dolores and I feel that this Yellow Ribbon Party is something trully special. PRESIDENT: They certainly deserve it, and I just wish that I could be there in person. But, please give them my best. We're all very proud of them and grateful for what they did. And it's great to see them back home again. HOPE: That's exactly right, Mr. President. # # # SENT BY:The TICKET CENTER ; 4- 2-91 ; 9:02AM ; LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS- 2024566218:# 1 Document No. 22533555 91 MAR 3 A 8 03 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/1/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TUESDAY 4/2/91 2:00 p. SUBJECT: PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING - "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY UNTERMEYER ROGERS CARD SNOW DEMAREST FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: No Comment ! 4/1/91 PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 Document No. 22533555 All: All:17 17 WHITE MARUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM gl DATE: 4/1/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TUESDAY 4/2/91 2:00 p. SUBJECT: PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING - "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: See comments PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 March 29, 1991 91 APR-1 PM 4:33 PM 33 Draft one Title: Ribbon PROPOSED VIDEO TAPING "BOB HOPE'S YELLOW RIBBON PARTY" HOPE: Mr. President, I haven't spoken to you since you called us on the plane on the way home from Saudi Arabia. PRESIDENT: It's the only time way I know where to reach you. Christmas time on a plane coming back from seeing the troops -- or on the golf course. HOPE: Please, never call me on the golf course. PRESIDENT: I promise. Now, how many Christmases have you spent with the Armed Forces in the last forty- three years? HOPE: Thirty-seven -- but I have to tell you, visiting the men and women in the Armed Forces has always been great fun. I love it. PRESIDENT: Well, I know it means a great deal to them and always has. You've boosted the morale of our troops from World War II to Desert Storm. I remember when you first started this, at March Field, in 19-? HOPE: Really, you remember that? PRESIDENT: Yes, I was in the third grade at the time. /// No, seriously, I'm sure I speak for all Americans when I tell you that you've made a big difference to a lot of people serving their country far from home. And I think it's great that this time you're going to have a chance to entertain some of our forces at home. HOPE: It really is wonderful to have them back in the USA. And you're right, Dolores and I feel that this Yellow Ribbon Party is something trully special. PRESIDENT: They certainly deserve it, and I just wish that I could be there in person. But, please give them my best. We're all very proud of them and grateful for what they did. And it's great to see them back home again. HOPE: That's exactly right, Mr. President. # # #