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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: 13565 Folder ID Number: 13565-003 Folder Title: Great American Workout 5/1/91 [OA 6032] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 17 1 1 NAME OF SPEECH & DATE OF SPEECH The Great american Workout may 1,1991 NAME OF WRITER : mc Gravey NAME OF RESEARCHER: Dooley SPEECH SYNOPSIS: POTUS welcomes anold Schwarenegger, Dana Carrey 5 POTUS emphasises the impat NCAA Champion hockey team. ance of exercise for all noted is the importance americans. E specially 5 need for exercise in Children POTUS also the life of Our nation's recigorizes the 10 millionth President's Physial Fittness award recipient. THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN 4/29/91 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 26, 1991 when APR PM 4:(1b 4: INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Otcharges THROUGH: TONY SNOW TS FROM: DAN MC GROARTY DMr 5 SUBJECT: REMARKS FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT At 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 1 you will participate in the Great American Workout on the South Lawn, to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Guest celebrities include Fitness Czar Arnold Schwarzenegger, Saturday Night Live's Dana Carvey, sports figures and the members of the Northern Michigan NCAA Hockey champs. After your remarks, you will tour the Workout Stations with Chairman Schwarzenegger. # # # insert Awhile BAck Arnold was with us up at Camp David. We were playing Wallv Ball- a great game -volley ball in a racket ball court. byrold Our granddaughters friend Abigail, looked through the little window in the racketball court door- turned and ran itno the gym where the Marines were workign out and said Guess Who;s in the COurt in there- Kindergarden Cop!. He's wearing flwoetred shorts. Its WIERD! smopel is doing a great job He's already prisited - steps teading the way for HSNB GEORGE McGroarty/Dooley April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM [[Sorry I'm late My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock ] appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. 7X11 [Governor Sununu wasn't there but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to ? Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [[// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early. ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarten Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. // For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarten through 12th Grade -- and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. // If we care about our kids' future -- we'll make room for fitness. // We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class -- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. // That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth]] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # # # 232229 Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 04/29/91 ---- DATE: ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT (04/23 3:30 p.m. draft) ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU PETERSMEYER SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY SMITH BROMLEY UNTERMEYER CARD . ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW 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 APR 26 PM 4: 10 April 26, 1991 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: TONY SNOW TS FROM: DAN MC GROARTY DMG r SUBJECT: REMARKS FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT At 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 1 you will participate in the Great American Workout on the South Lawn, to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Guest celebrities include Fitness Czar Arnold Schwarzenegger, Saturday Night Live's Dana Carvey, sports figures and the members of the Northern Michigan NCAA Hockey champs. After your remarks, you will tour the Workout Stations with Chairman Schwarzenegger. # # # McGroarty/Dooley April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM [ [Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [[// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early. ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarten Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. 11 For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarten through 12th Grade -- and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. // If we care about our kids' future -- we'll make room for fitness. / / We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class -- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. // That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth]] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 91 APR 24 P4: 27 April 24, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW Deputy Assistant to the President for Communications and Director of Speechwriting FROM: JANET REHNQUIST OR Associate Counsel to the President SUBJECT: Presidential Remarks: The Great American Workout At your request, Counsel's Office has reviewed the above- referenced matter. We have no legal objections. Thank you for the opportunity to review this matter. CC: Phil Brady To Christma 7000 Date 4-25 Time 1:35 WHILE YOU WERE OUT M Laura of 400 Phone Area Code Number Extension TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL Message Kg Operator AMPAD EFFICIENCY® 23-023 CARBONLESS THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 26, 1991 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: TONY SNOW TS FROM: DAN MC GROARTY DMG Dr SUBJECT: REMARKS FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT At 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 1 you will participate in the Great American Workout on the South Lawn, to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Guest celebrities include Fitness Czar Arnold Schwarzenegger, Saturday Night Live's Dana Carvey, sports figures and the members of the Northern Michigan NCAA Hockey champs. After your remarks, you will tour the Workout Stations with Chairman Schwarzenegger. # # # McGroarty/Dooley April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM [[Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [[// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early. ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarten Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. // For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarten through 12th Grade -- and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. // If we care about our kids' future -- we'll make room for fitness. // We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class -- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. // That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth]] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # # # Document No. 232229SS 91 APR WHITE HOUSE STAFFING PMEMORANDUM 27 DATE: 4/23/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4/25/91 10:00 AM SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU PETERSMEYER SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN n/c ROGICH BRADY SMITH BROMLEY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY NK HOLIDAY N/C REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930 no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: MASTER PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley 91 APR 23 PM 3: 45 April 23, 1991 3:30 pm PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT [WORKOUT] FYISC. NO, sulliver THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM (not cHerel) [[Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [[// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early. ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarden Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. // For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. 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[[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth] ] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # T. # # Document No. 232229SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/23/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4/25/91 10:00 AM SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU PETERSMEYER SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY SMITH BROMLEY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930 no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: NC PA PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley 91 APR 23 PM 3: 45 April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM [ [Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [[// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early. ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarden Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. // For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarden through 12th Grade -- and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. // If we care about our kids' future -- we'll make room for fitness. // We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class -- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. // That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth] ] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # = # # staffed McGroarty/Dooley April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM [ [Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [C// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early. ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarden Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. // For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarden through 12th Grade -- and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. // If we care about our kids' future -- we'll make room for fitness. / / We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class -- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. // That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth]] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # # # McGroarty/Dooley April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM [[Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [[// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early.] ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarden Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. // For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarden through 12th Grade -- and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. // If we care about our kids' future -- we'll make room for fitness. // We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class -- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. // That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth]] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # # # Document No. 232229SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/23/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4/25/91 10:00 AM SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU PETERSMEYER SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY SMITH BROMLEY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930 no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with a copy to this office. Thank you. OK Brine 3a RESPONSE: for SR PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley 91 APR 23 PM 3: 45 April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM [Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [[// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early. ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarden Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. // For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarden through 12th Grade -- and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. // If we care about our kids' future we'll make room for fitness. // We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class -- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. // That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth]] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # = # --: # SENT BY:The TICKET CENTER ; 4-24-91 ; 8:30AM ; LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS- 2024566218:# 1 6218 Document No. 232229SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING - MEMORANDUM 91 APR 24 APR A8:33 DATE: 4/23/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4/25/91 10:00 AM SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU PETERSMEYER SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY SMITH BROMLEY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930 no later. than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with a copy to this office. Thank you. 1:2 RESPONSE: Supp That 14/27 PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 SENT BY:The TICKET CENTER ; 4-24-91 ; 8:30AM ; LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS- 2024566218:# 2 McGroarty/Dooley 91 APR 23 PM 3: 45 April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY- 1, 1991 7:00 AM [[Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had at 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [C// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early.]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the t Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarden Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarsenegger. 11 Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. 11 SENT BY:The TICKET CENTER ; 4-24-91 ; 8:31AM ; LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS- 2024566218:# 3 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer. healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. 11 For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. 11 Exercise is important for every American - but the focus this year is on youth fitness. 11 If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarden through 12th Grade - and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. 11 If we care about our kids' future - we'll make room for fitness. // We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class --- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. " That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award SENT BY:The TICKET CENTER ; 4-24-91 ; 8:31AM ; LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS- 2024566218:# 4 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth]] -- Andrea's from Muscle shoals, Alabama. 11 It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # # # Document No. 232229SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/23/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4/25/91 10:00 AM SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU PETERSMEYER SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY SMITH™ BROMLEY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930 no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with a copy to this office. Thank you. bee comments RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley 91 APR 23 PM 3: 45 April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM [[Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [[// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early. ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarden Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. // For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarden through 12th Grade -- and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. // If we care about our kids' future -- we'll make room for fitness. // We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class -- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. // That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award POSSIBLE It ON EDUCATION IMPORTANCE OF " orter 91%" READINESS FOR Kios ENTERING SCHOOLS 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth]] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # = # # = Nancs /chintina - Document No. 232229SS We have confirmed now that fulliar HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM will not be able ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4/25/91 10:00 AM to attend this event. EMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT the Ha ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU PETERSMEYER SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY SMITH BROMLEY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930 no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: NO COMMENT. THANKS. 4-25-9] HOLLY WILLIAMSON H PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 Document No. 232229SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/23/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4/25/91 10:00 AM SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU PETERSMEYER SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY SMITH BROMLEY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930 no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: No comments. PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley 91 APR 23 PM 3: 45 April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM [[Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [[// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early. ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarden Cop to the nation's gym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. // For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarden through 12th Grade -- and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. // If we care about our kids' future -- we'll make room for fitness. / / We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class -- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. // That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth] ] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # # # Document No. 232229SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING 91 MEMORANDUM APR 24 P12:14 DATE: 4/23/91 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4/25/91 10:00 AM SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU PETERSMEYER SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN ROGICH BRADY SMITH BROMLEY UNTERMEYER CARD ROGERS DEMAREST SNOW FITZWATER GRAY HOLIDAY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930 no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: qod PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley 91 APR 23 PM 3: 45 April 23, 1991 3:30 pm [WORKOUT] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 7:00 AM [[Sorry I'm late. My Secretary told me I had a 7 O'clock appointment with the Terminator, so I went down to the Oval Office looking for John Sununu. //]] [Governor Sununu wasn't there -- but I did find Dana Carvey sitting at my desk. / Dana had to cut short his call to Gorbachev to get out here with me. //]] We're out here bright and early today for a very special reason -- [[// no one wanted to tell Arnold 7 a.m. was too early. ]] We're out here to kick off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the Great American Workout. And here to lead us is the Chairman of the President's Council on Fitness. From Kindergarden Cop to the nation's qym teacher -- my good friend and America's fitness czar: Arnold Schwarzenegger. // Let me also welcome the many other celebrities and special guests with us today -- especially Northern Michigan University's hockey team: NCAA champs. I understand that 5 members of the team are Academic All-Americans, proving that you can excel in the classroom as well as on the ice. // 2 We're all here today to send America a message: No matter how old you are, or what kind of shape you're in, exercise helps every one of us live longer, healthier lives. For many of us, fitness is already a part of our daily routine. But too many people still look at exercise as optional -- and one in four adults don't exercise at all. // For the sake of our nation's health, that's got to change. // Exercise is important for every American -- but the focus this year is on youth fitness. // If we want our children to grow up strong and healthy, we've got work to do. Right now, only one state requires daily phys. ed. from kindergarden through 12th Grade -- and across the country, only one in three students of all ages take gym every day. // If we care about our kids' future -- we'll make room for fitness. / / We start by teaching our kids that Phys. Ed. is just like any other class -- to get ahead, you've got to do homework. And the good news is that fitness is fun. So on the weekends, after school: Stay away from the junk food. Get up off the couch -- unplug that video game, turn off that TV. Go out and get some exercise. // That's what we're about to do this morning. But before we begin, let me recognize one girl who symbolizes the 10 million American children who are on the right track to good health: the 10 millionth recipient of the President's Physical Fitness Award 3 -- Andrea Stafford. [[You won't believe this one, but it's the truth] ] -- Andrea's from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. // It's my pleasure to officially declare the month of May National Fitness and Sports Month. And now, without further delay, the Czar and I will attack these workout stations. # : # # THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT \ THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 \ 7:00 AM WE'RE OUT HERE BRIGHT AND EARLY TODAY FOR A VERY SPECIAL REASON -- [[// NO ONE WANTED TO TELL ARNOLD 7 A.M. WAS TOO EARLY.] WE'RE OUT HERE TO KICK OFF NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH WITH THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT. AND HERE TO LEAD US IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON FITNESS. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER. - 2 - AWHILE BACK, ARNOLD WAS WITH US UP AT CAMP DAVID. WE WERE PLAYING WALLY BALL -- A GREAT GAME -- VOLLEY BALL IN A RACQUETBALL COURT. OUR GRANDDAUGHTER'S 6 YEAR OLD FRIEND, ABIGAIL, LOOKED THOUGH THE LITTLE WINDOW IN THE RACQUETBALL COURT DOOR -- TURNED AND RAN INTO THE GYM WHERE THE MARINES WERE WORKING OUT AND SAID, "GUESS WHO'S IN THE COURT IN THERE -- KINDERGARTEN Cop! HE'S WEARING FLOWERED SHORTS. IT'S WEIRD!" - 3 - ARNOLD IS DOING A GREAT JOB. HE'S ALREADY VISITED 24 STATES, AND HIS STEPS ARE LEADING THE WAY FOR FITNESS. LET ME ALSO WELCOME THE MANY OTHER CELEBRITIES AND SPECIAL GUESTS WITH US TODAY -- ESPECIALLY NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY'S HOCKEY TEAM: NCAA CHAMPS. I UNDERSTAND THAT 8 MEMBERS OF THE TEAM WERE NAMED TO THEIR LEAGUE'S ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM, PROVING THAT YOU CAN EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM AS WELL AS ON THE ICE. // - 4 - THESE YOUNG MEN SERVE AS A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE TO US ALL. As YOU KNOW, OUR ADMINISTRATION HAS PROPOSED A BOLD NEW EDUCATION STRATEGY, WHICH WE CALL AMERICA 2000. IT CHALLENGES OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXCEL IN ENGLISH, HISTORY, MATH, SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY. BUT IT ALSO ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO DEVELOP HABITS THAT LEAD TO FULLER, RICHER LIVES -- TO MAKE LEARNING A PROCESS THAT NEVER ENDS. - 5 - WE'RE HERE THIS MORNING BECAUSE WE WANT TO EMPHASIZE ANOTHER IMPORTANT HABIT -- AND I'M NOT JUST TALKING ABOUT GETTING UP EARLY. WE WANT TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY BODIES: BODIES FREE FROM DRUGS -- BODIES CHARGED WITH THE VIGOR THAT EXERCISE BRINGS. No MATTER HOW OLD YOU ARE, OR WHAT KIND OF SHAPE YOU'RE IN, EXERCISE HELPS EVERY ONE OF US LIVE LONGER, HEALTHIER, MORE ENJOYABLE LIVES. - 6 - FOR MANY OF US, FITNESS IS ALREADY A PART OF OUR DAILY ROUTINE. BUT TOO MANY PEOPLE STILL LOOK AT EXERCISE AS OPTIONAL -- AND ONE IN FOUR ADULTS DON'T EXERCISE AT ALL. // FOR THE SAKE OF OUR NATION'S HEALTH, THAT'S GOT TO CHANGE. // EXERCISE IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERY AMERICAN -- BUT THE FOCUS THIS YEAR IS ON YOUTH FITNESS. // IF WE WANT OUR CHILDREN To GROW UP STRONG AND HEALTHY, WE'VE GOT WORK To DO. - 7 - RIGHT NOW, ONLY ONE STATE REQUIRES DAILY PHYS. ED. FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE -- AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY ONE IN THREE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES TAKE GYM EVERY DAY. // IF WE CARE ABOUT OUR KIDS' FUTURE -- WE'LL MAKE ROOM FOR FITNESS. // WE START BY TEACHING OUR KIDS THAT PHYS. ED. IS JUST LIKE ANY OTHER CLASS -- TO GET AHEAD, YOU'VE GOT TO DO HOMEWORK. AND THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT FITNESS IS FUN. So ON THE WEEKENDS, AFTER SCHOOL: STAY AWAY FROM THE JUNK FOOD. - 8 - GET UP OFF THE COUCH -- UNPLUG THAT VIDEO GAME, TURN OFF THAT TV. Go OUT AND GET SOME EXERCISE. // THAT'S WHAT WE'RE ABOUT TO DO THIS MORNING. BUT BEFORE WE BEGIN, LET ME RECOGNIZE ONE GIRL WHO SYMBOLIZES THE 10 MILLION AMERICAN CHILDREN WHO ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK TO GOOD HEALTH: THE 10 MILLIONTH RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENT'S PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD -- ANDREA STAFFORD. [[You WON'T BELIEVE THIS ONE, BUT IT'S THE TRUTH]] -- ANDREA'S FROM MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA. // - 9 - It's MY PLEASURE TO OFFICIALLY DECLARE THE MONTH OF MAY NATIONAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH. AND NOW, WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY, THE CZAR AND I WILL ATTACK THESE WORKOUT STATIONS. # # # THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT \ THE SOUTH LAWN MAY 1, 1991 \ 7:00 AM WE'RE OUT HERE BRIGHT AND EARLY TODAY FOR A VERY SPECIAL REASON -- [[// NO ONE WANTED TO TELL ARNOLD 7 A.M. WAS TOO EARLY.]] WE'RE OUT HERE TO KICK OFF NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH WITH THE GREAT AMERICAN WORKOUT. AND HERE TO LEAD US IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON FITNESS. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER. - 2 - AWHILE BACK, ARNOLD WAS WITH US UP AT CAMP DAVID. WE WERE PLAYING WALLY BALL -- A GREAT GAME -- VOLLEY BALL IN A RACQUETBALL COURT. OUR GRANDDAUGHTER'S 6 YEAR OLD FRIEND, ABIGAIL, LOOKED THOUGH THE LITTLE WINDOW IN THE RACQUETBALL COURT DOOR -- TURNED AND RAN INTO THE GYM WHERE THE MARINES WERE WORKING OUT AND SAID, "GUESS WHO'S IN THE COURT IN THERE -- KINDERGARTEN Cop! HE'S WEARING FLOWERED SHORTS. IT'S WEIRD!" - 3 - ARNOLD IS DOING A GREAT JOB. HE'S ALREADY VISITED 24 STATES, AND HIS STEPS ARE LEADING THE WAY FOR FITNESS. LET ME ALSO WELCOME THE MANY OTHER CELEBRITIES AND SPECIAL GUESTS WITH US TODAY -- ESPECIALLY NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY'S HOCKEY TEAM: NCAA CHAMPS. I UNDERSTAND THAT 5 MEMBERS OF THE TEAM ARE ACADEMIC ALL- AMERICANS, PROVING THAT YOU CAN EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM AS WELL AS ON THE ICE. // - 4 - WE'RE ALL HERE TODAY TO SEND AMERICA A MESSAGE: No MATTER HOW OLD YOU ARE, OR WHAT KIND OF SHAPE YOU'RE IN, EXERCISE HELPS EVERY ONE OF US LIVE LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES. FOR MANY OF US, FITNESS IS ALREADY A PART OF OUR DAILY ROUTINE. BUT TOO MANY PEOPLE STILL LOOK AT EXERCISE AS OPTIONAL -- AND ONE IN FOUR ADULTS DON'T EXERCISE AT ALL. // FOR THE SAKE OF OUR NATION'S HEALTH, THAT'S GOT TO CHANGE. // - 5 - EXERCISE IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERY AMERICAN -- BUT THE FOCUS THIS YEAR IS ON YOUTH FITNESS. // IF WE WANT OUR CHILDREN To GROW UP STRONG AND HEALTHY, WE'VE GOT WORK To DO. RIGHT NOW, ONLY ONE STATE REQUIRES DAILY PHYS. ED. FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE -- AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ONLY ONE IN THREE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES TAKE GYM EVERY DAY. // IF WE CARE ABOUT OUR KIDS' FUTURE -- WE'LL MAKE ROOM FOR FITNESS. // - 6 - WE START BY TEACHING OUR KIDS THAT PHYS. ED. IS JUST LIKE ANY OTHER CLASS -- TO GET AHEAD, YOU'VE GOT TO DO HOMEWORK. AND THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT FITNESS IS FUN. So ON THE WEEKENDS, AFTER SCHOOL: STAY AWAY FROM THE JUNK FOOD. GET UP OFF THE COUCH -- UNPLUG THAT VIDEO GAME, TURN OFF THAT TV. Go OUT AND GET SOME EXERCISE. // - 7 - THAT'S WHAT WE'RE ABOUT TO DO THIS MORNING. BUT BEFORE WE BEGIN, LET ME RECOGNIZE ONE GIRL WHO SYMBOLIZES THE 10 MILLION AMERICAN CHILDREN WHO ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK TO GOOD HEALTH: THE 10 MILLIONTH RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENT'S PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD -- ANDREA STAFFORD. [[You WON'T BELIEVE THIS ONE, BUT IT'S THE TRUTH]] -- ANDREA'S FROM MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA. // - 8 - It's MY PLEASURE TO OFFICIALLY DECLARE THE MONTH OF MAY NATIONAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH. AND NOW, WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY, THE CZAR AND I WILL ATTACK THESE WORKOUT STATIONS. # # #