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Document No. 269225SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
we
9/12/91
91 SEP 12 A10: 08
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENTI DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
SUBJECT:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
TREFRY
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
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THE WHITE HOUSE
9/12
WASHINGTON
September 11, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROBERT SIMON
Pet
SUBJECT:
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
I. SUMMARY
On Thursday, September 12, at 8:30 p.m., you will drop
by a reception at the Disabled American Veterans HQ in
Washington. The DAV is honoring 20 patients from Walter
Reed Army Hospital who were wounded in the Persian Gulf.
II. DISCUSSION
The audience of about 300 will consist of VA staff,
members of Congress, diplomats of allied nations, and
representatives of veterans' organizations based in Washington.
The remarks (4 minutes, on cards) thank the DAV for
their work helping injured veterans.
Prior to your arrival, there will have been brief
remarks by Secretary Cheney, Secretary Derwinski, Ambassador
Al-Sabah, Sen. DeConcini, and Rep. Montgomery.
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 3 (DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforeseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and women and our veterans.
There are many members of Congress here -- all strong supporters
of veterans' causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson,
and your friend and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the
diplomatic corps, including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and
Ambassador Juan Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
2
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: person to person, veteran to veteran. The
soldiers here tonight are finding out how fortunate they are to
have thousands of volunteers ready to help, to offer support, and
just be a friend to those on the road to recovery. So I just
wanted to offer my sincere thanks for all you've done and all
that you continue to do on behalf of America's veterans. As
President, but even more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member
of the D.A.V. 111
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." 11 That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
11
3
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS \ D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991 \ 8:30 P.M.
MY THANKS TO CLEVELAND JORDAN [NATIONAL COMMANDER] FOR
INVITING ME To THIS GATHERING. TWICE NOW, UNFORESEEN
EVENTS HAVE KEPT ME FROM SPEAKING TO THE D.A.V., so I'M
DOUBLY PLEASED TO BE HERE TONIGHT.
I WANT TO RECOGNIZE TWO MEMBERS OF MY CABINET, DICK
CHENEY, WHO WAS HERE EARLIER, AND ED DERWINSKI -- BOTH
DOING AN OUTSTANDING JOB FOR OUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN AND
OUR VETERANS.
- 2 -
THERE ARE MANY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS HERE -- ALL STRONG
SUPPORTERS OF VETERANS' CAUSES, INCLUDING SENATORS
DECONCINI AND SIMPSON, AND YOUR FRIEND AND MINE, SONNY
MONTGOMERY. AND MEMBERS OF THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS,
INCLUDING AMBASSADOR AL-SABAH OF KUWAIT AND AMBASSADOR
JUAN CASSIERS OF BELGIUM.
TONIGHT WE HONOR THOSE WHO ANSWERED THEIR COUNTRY'S
CALL TO SERVICE.
- 3 -
THEY WENT PROUDLY, WILLINGLY, ON A MISSION OF HIGH
PRINCIPLE AND NOBLE PURPOSE: TO DEFEAT AGGRESSION AND
DEFEND FREEDOM. IN A FAR-AWAY LAND, THEY BATTLED THE
ENEMY IN THE FIELD -- AND THE INNER ENEMY OF FEAR.
THROUGH THEIR SACRIFICE, THEY PUT AN END TO BRUTAL
AGGRESSION. THEY FREED A CAPTIVE NATION, AND SET AMERICA
FREE BY RENEWING OUR FAITH IN OURSELVES.
- 4 -
FROM THE TIME OPERATION DESERT SHIELD BEGAN, A SACRED
BOND GREW BETWEEN AMERICANS HERE AT HOME AND THOSE SERVING
IN THE GULF. THINK OF ALL THOSE YELLOW RIBBONS. THINK
OF HOW THE AMERICAN FAMILY HAS NEVER BEEN MORE UNITED.
THAT BOND, THAT UNITY, AND THAT LOVE MUST BE PRESERVED FOR
THOSE INJURED OR DISABLED BY WAR.
FOR MORE THAN 70 YEARS, THE D.A.V. HAS HELPED VETERANS
THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY: PERSON To PERSON, VETERAN TO
VETERAN.
- 5 -
THE SOLDIERS HERE TONIGHT ARE FINDING OUT HOW FORTUNATE
THEY ARE TO HAVE THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS READY TO HELP,
TO OFFER SUPPORT, AND JUST BE A FRIEND TO THOSE ON THE
ROAD TO RECOVERY. So I JUST WANTED TO OFFER MY SINCERE
THANKS FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE AND ALL THAT YOU CONTINUE TO
DO ON BEHALF OF AMERICA'S VETERANS. As PRESIDENT, BUT
EVEN MORE AS A VETERAN, I'M PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE
D.A.V. 111
- 6 -
You KNOW, EVERY DAY, MANY IMPORTANT PAPERS AND
DOCUMENTS CROSS MY DESK IN THE OVAL OFFICE, BUT VERY FEW
ITEMS REMAIN THERE FOR LONG. THERE'S ONE THING, THOUGH,
THAT STAYS THERE, AS A CONSTANT REMINDER. It's A SMALL
AMERICAN FLAG -- THE SAME KIND THEY GIVE TO CHILDREN TO
WAVE AT PARADES. AN AMERICAN SOLDIER GAVE IT TO ME IN A
HOSPITAL IN SAN ANTONIO, AND I'LL NEVER FORGET WHAT HE
SAID. "THIS IS FROM ALL THE MEN IN PANAMA," HE SAID,
"AND I WANT YOU TO HAVE THIS FROM THEM.
- 7 -
AND WE THANK YOU FOR SENDING us." 11 THAT SOLDIER HAD
COME HOME A PARAPLEGIC.
WHERE WOULD AMERICA BE WITHOUT ITS VETERANS? THERE
WOULDN'T BE AN AMERICA. No COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF FORGETS THE
SACRIFICES OF AMERICA'S VETERANS. NOR WILL AMERICA FORGET
THOSE WHO DO THE HARD WORK OF FREEDOM. WE SUPPORTED YOU
IN PEACETIME AND IN WARTIME, AND WE WILL SUPPORT YOU NOW
THAT YOU ARE HOME. 11
- 8 -
MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA, AND THE VETERANS WHO KEEP HER
FREE.
#
# #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 18,91991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Disabled American
Veterans D.A.V. Headquaters, Washington, D.C.
Thursday, September 12, 1991
We have reviewed the attached remarks and have no comments
from a policy standpoint.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No.
269225SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
9/11/91
5:30PM, TODAY, 9/11
ACTTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
SUBJECT:
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
TREFRY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
PLEASE PROVIDE COMMENTS/EDITS ON THE ATTACHED DIRECTLY
TO TONY SNOW, RM. 122, x2920, WITH A COPY TO THIS OFFICE
NO LATER THAN 5:30PM TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11. THANK YOU.
8 No
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
CI SEP Pl: 42
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and veterans. There are many
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: people to people, veteran to veteran. When I
talk about a Thousand Points of Light, the D.A.V. shines as one
of the brightest. The soldiers here tonight are finding out how
lucky they are -- how lucky we all are -- to have thousands of
volunteers ready to lend a hand, a heart, and sometimes just an
ear, to those on the road to recovery. So I just wanted to offer
my sincere thanks for all you've done and all that you continue
to do on behalf of America's veterans. As President, but even
more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member of the D.A.V. III
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." \\ That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
Document No. 269225SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 SEP II P2: 18
DATE:
9/11/91
5:30PM, TODAY, 9/11
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
SUBJECT:
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER N/C
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN N/C
ROGICH body parts
BRADY
SMITH N/C
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
TREFRY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
PLEASE PROVIDE COMMENTS/EDITS ON THE ATTACHED DIRECTLY
TO TONY SNOW, RM. 122, x2920, WITH A COPY TO THIS OFFICE
NO LATER THAN 5:30PM TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11. THANK YOU.
RESPONSE:
-MASTER
I
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
CI SEP Pl: 42
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforeseen unforseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
and women
outstanding job for our servicemen and veterans. There are many
our
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
person to person
old-fashioned way: people to people veteran to veteran. When I
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You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama, " he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
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3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
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May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
Document No. 269225SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
9/11/91
5:30PM, TODAY, 9/11
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
SUBJECT:
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
TREFRY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
PLEASE PROVIDE COMMENTS/EDITS ON THE ATTACHED DIRECTLY
feel.
TO TONY SNOW, RM. 122, x2920, WITH A COPY TO THIS OFFICE
NO LATER THAN 5:30PM TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11. THANK YOU.
AS
RESPONSE:
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changes BE
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
01 SEP Pl: 42
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and veterans. There are many
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: people to people, veteran to veteran. When I
talk about a Thousand Points of Light, the D.A.V. shines as one
of the brightest. The soldiers here tonight are finding out how
lucky they are -- how lucky we all are -- to have thousands of
help out.
volunteers ready to lend a hand, a heart, and sometimes just an
No BODY
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ear, to those on the road to recovery So I just wanted to offer
my sincere thanks for all you've done and all that you continue
and
to do on behalf of America's veterans. As President, but even
more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member of the D.A.V.
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a all
the time.
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama, " he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 11, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROBERT SIMON
Rd
SUBJECT:
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
I. SUMMARY
On Thursday, September 12, at 8:30 p.m., you will drop
by a reception at the Disabled American Veterans HQ in
Washington. The DAV is honoring 20 patients from Walter
Reed Army Hospital who were wounded in the Persian Gulf.
II. DISCUSSION
The audience of about 300 will consist of VA staff,
members of Congress, diplomats of allied nations, and
representatives of veterans' organizations based in Washington.
The remarks (4 minutes, on cards) thank the DAV for
their work helping injured veterans.
Prior to your arrival, there will have been brief
remarks by Secretary Cheney, Secretary Derwinski, Ambassador
Al-Sabah, Sen. DeConcini, and Rep. Montgomery.
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 3 (DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforeseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and women and our veterans.
There are many members of Congress here -- all strong supporters
of veterans' causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson,
and your friend and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the
diplomatic corps, including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and
Ambassador Juan Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
2
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: person to person, veteran to veteran. The
soldiers here tonight are finding out how fortunate they are to
have thousands of volunteers ready to help, to offer support, and
just be a friend to those on the road to recovery. So I just
wanted to offer my sincere thanks for all you've done and all
that you continue to do on behalf of America's veterans. As
President, but even more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member
of the D.A.V. III
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." 11 That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home. 11
3
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
Document No. 269225SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
9/11/91
5:30PM, TODAY, 9/11
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
SUBJECT:
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
TREFRY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
PLEASE PROVIDE COMMENTS/EDITS ON THE ATTACHED DIRECTLY
TO TONY SNOW, RM. 122, x2920, WITH A COPY TO THIS OFFICE
NO LATER THAN 5:30PM TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11. THANK YOU.
see comments
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
CI SEP Pl: 42
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and veterans. There are many
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
person toperson
old-fashioned way: people to people, veteran to veteran. When I
talk about a Thousand Points of Light, the D.A.V. shines as one
of the brightest. The soldiers here tonight are finding out how
fortunate
fortunate
lucky they are -- how lucky we all are -- to have thousands of
volunteers ready to lend a hand, a heart, and sometimes just an
ear, to those on the road to recovery. So I just wanted to offer
my sincere thanks for all you've done and all that you continue
to do on behalf of America's veterans. As President, but even
more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member of the D.A.V.
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." \\ That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
willnever
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
\\
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
Document No. 269225SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 9/12/91 SEP 12 A8: 38
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
SUBJECT:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
TREFRY
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
to P
THE WHITE HOUSE
9/12
WASHINGTON
31 SEP 11
September 11, 1991
P7:14
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROBERT SIMON
Rd
SUBJECT:
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
I. SUMMARY
On Thursday, September 12, at 8:30 p.m., you will drop
by a reception at the Disabled American Veterans HQ in
Washington. The DAV is honoring 20 patients from Walter
Reed Army Hospital who were wounded in the Persian Gulf.
II. DISCUSSION
The audience of about 300 will consist of VA staff,
members of Congress, diplomats of allied nations, and
representatives of veterans' organizations based in Washington.
The remarks (4 minutes, on cards) thank the DAV for
their work helping injured veterans.
Prior to your arrival, there will have been brief
remarks by Secretary Cheney, Secretary Derwinski, Ambassador
Al-Sabah, Sen. DeConcini, and Rep. Montgomery.
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 3 (DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforeseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and women and our veterans.
There are many members of Congress here -- all strong supporters
of veterans' causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson,
and your friend and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the
diplomatic corps, including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and
Ambassador Juan Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high.
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend.
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
2
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: person to person, veteran to veteran. The
soldiers here tonight are finding out how fortunate they are to
have thousands of volunteers ready to help, to offer support, and
just be a friend to those on the road to recovery. So I just
wanted to offer my sincere thanks for all you've done and all
that you continue to do on behalf of America's veterans. As
President, but even more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member
of the D.A.V. III
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." 11 That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
11
3
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
Document No. 269225SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
9/11/91
5:30PM, TODAY, 9/11
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
SUBJECT:
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
TREFRY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
PLEASE PROVIDE COMMENTS/EDITS ON THE ATTACHED DIRECTLY
TO TONY SNOW, RM. 122, x2920, WITH A COPY TO THIS OFFICE
NO LATER THAN 5:30PM TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11. THANK YOU.
RESPONSE:
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
September 11, 1991
The NSC staff has no objection to the draft presidential remarks.
Brent B Scowcroft
PHILLIP D. BRADY
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
01 SEP II Pl: 42
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and veterans. There are many
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: people to people, veteran to veteran. When I
talk about a Thousand Points of Light, the D.A.V. shines as one
of the brightest. The soldiers here tonight are finding out how
lucky they are -- how lucky we all are -- to have thousands of
volunteers ready to lend a hand, a heart, and sometimes just an
ear, to those on the road to recovery. So I just wanted to offer
my sincere thanks for all you've done and all that you continue
to do on behalf of America's veterans. As President, but even
more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member of the D.A.V.
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama, " he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." 11 That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 9-11-91 ; 6:24PM ;
4562983-
94566218;# 2
Demarest
simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
01 SEP Pl: 42
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and veterans. There are many
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 9-11-91 ; 6:25PM ;
4562983-
94566218;# 3
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
person toperson
old-fashioned way: people to people, veteran to veteran. When I
talk about a Thousand Points of Light, the D.A.V. shines as one
of
the brightest The soldiers here tonight are finding out how
fortunate lucky they are -- how lucky we all are -- to have thousands of
fortunate
volunteers ready to lend a hand, a heart, and sometimes just an
ear, to those on the road to recovery. So I just wanted to offer
my sincere thanks for all you've done and all that you continue
to do on behalf of America's veterans. As President, but even
more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member of the D.A.V.
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." 11 That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
willnever
America's veterans.
NET
America forget those who do the
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 9-11-91 ; 6:25PM ;
4562983->
94566218;# 4
3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 9-11-91 ; 13:57 ;
The White House-
CABINET AFFAIRS:# 1
Document No. 269225SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 SEP 11 P5:
4
DATE:
9/11/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5:30PM, TODAY, 9/11
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
SUBJECT:
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
TREFRY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
PLEASE PROVIDE COMMENTS/EDITS ON THE ATTACHED DIRECTLY
TO TONY SNOW, RM. 122, x2920, WITH A COPY TO THIS OFFICE
NO LATER THAN 5:30PM TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11. THANK YOU.
RESPONSE:
See comments attached.
Thanks,
a
Elizabeth Luttig
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 9-11-91 ; 13:58 ;
The White House->
CABINET AFFAIRS:# 2
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
01 SEP 11 P I : 42
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, (unforseen unforeseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
and women
outstanding job for our servicemen And veterans. There are many
our
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 9-11-91 ; 13:58 ;
The White House-
CABINET AFFAIRS:# 3
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: people to people, veteran to veteran. When I
talk about a Thousand Points of Light, the D.A.V. shines as one
of the brightest. The soldiers here tonight are finding out how
lucky they are -- how lucky we all are - to have thousands of
volunteers ready to lend a hand, a heart, and sometimes just an
ear, to those on the road to recovery. So I just wanted to offer
my sincere thanks for all you've done and all that you continue
to do on behalf of America's veterans. As President, but even
more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member of the D.A.V.
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And We thank you for
sending us." " 11 That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 9-11-91 ; 13:59 ;
The White House-
CABINET AFFAIRS:# 4
3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
11
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
Document No. 269225SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 SEP 11 P4: 08
DATE:
9/11/91
5:30PM, TODAY, 9/11
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
SUBJECT:
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
TREFRY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
PLEASE PROVIDE COMMENTS/EDITS ON THE ATTACHED DIRECTLY
TO TONY SNOW, RM. 122, x2920, WITH A COPY TO THIS OFFICE
NO LATER THAN 5:30PM TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11. THANK YOU.
RESPONSE:
ohe perpy
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
01 SEPT Pl: 42
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen women and veterans. There are many
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: people to people, veteran to veteran. When I
talk about a Thousand Points of Light, the D.A.V. shines as one
of the brightest. The soldiers here tonight are finding out how
lucky they are -- how lucky we all are -- to have thousands of
volunteers ready to lend a hand, a heart, and sometimes just an
ear, to those on the road to recovery. So I. just wanted to offer
my sincere thanks for all you've done and all that you continue
to do on behalf of America's veterans. As President, but even
more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member of the D.A.V.
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." \\ That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home. \\
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
Document No. 269225SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 SEP II P5: 28
DATE:
9/11/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5:30PM, TODAY, 9/11
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
SUBJECT:
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
TREFRY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
PLEASE PROVIDE COMMENTS/EDITS ON THE ATTACHED DIRECTLY
TO TONY SNOW, RM. 122, x2920, WITH A COPY TO THIS OFFICE
NO LATER THAN 5:30PM TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11. THANK YOU.
RESPONSE:
no comment
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
CI SEP 11 P I : 42
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and veterans. There are many
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: people to people, veteran to veteran. When I
talk about a Thousand Points of Light, the D.A.V. shines as one
of the brightest. The soldiers here tonight are finding out how
lucky they are -- how lucky we all are -- to have thousands of
volunteers ready to lend a hand, a heart, and sometimes just an
ear, to those on the road to recovery. So I just wanted to offer
my sincere thanks for all you've done and all that you continue
to do on behalf of America's veterans. As President, but even
more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member of the D.A.V.
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
\\
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and veterans. There are many
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: people to people, veteran to veteran. When I
talk about a Thousand Points of Light, the D.A.V. shines as one
of the brightest. The soldiers here tonight are finding out how
lucky they are -- how lucky we all are -- to have thousands of
volunteers ready to lend a hand, a heart, and sometimes just an
ear, to those on the road to recovery. So I just wanted to offer
my sincere thanks for all you've done and all that you continue
to do on behalf of America's veterans. As President, but even
more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member of the D.A.V.
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier™
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
\\
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
Simon
September 11, 1991
Draft 2
(DAV)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
D.A.V. HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
8:30 p.m.
My thanks to Cleveland Jordan [National Commander] for
inviting me to this gathering. Twice now, unforseen events have
kept me from speaking to the D.A.V., so I'm doubly pleased to be
here tonight.
I want to recognize two members of my Cabinet, Dick Cheney,
who was here earlier, and Ed Derwinski -- both doing an
outstanding job for our servicemen and veterans. There are many
members of Congress here -- all strong supporters of veterans
causes, including Senators DeConcini and Simpson, and your friend
and mine, Sonny Montgomery. And members of the diplomatic corps,
including Ambassador Al-Sabah of Kuwait and Ambassador Juan
Cassiers of Belgium.
Tonight we honor those who answered their country's call to
service. They went proudly, willingly, on a mission of high
principle and noble purpose: to defeat aggression and defend
freedom. In a far-away land, they battled the enemy in the field
-- and the inner enemy of fear. Through their sacrifice, they
put an end to brutal aggression. They freed a captive nation,
and set America free by renewing our faith in ourselves.
From the time Operation Desert Shield began, a sacred bond
grew between Americans here at home and those serving in the
2
Gulf. Think of all those yellow ribbons. Think of how the
American family has never been more united. That bond, that
unity, and that love must be preserved for those injured or
disabled by war.
For more than 70 years, the D.A.V. has helped veterans the
old-fashioned way: people to people, veteran to veteran. When I
talk about a Thousand Points of Light, the D.A.V. shines as one
of the brightest. The soldiers here tonight are finding out how
lucky they are -- how lucky we all are -- to have thousands of
volunteers ready to lend a hand, a heart, and sometimes just an
ear, to those on the road to recovery. So I just wanted to offer
my sincere thanks for all you've done and all that you continue
to do on behalf of America's veterans. As President, but even
more as a veteran, I'm proud to be a member of the D.A.V.
You know, every day, many important papers and documents
cross my desk in the Oval Office, but very few items remain there
for long. There's one thing, though, that stays there, as a
constant reminder. It's a small American flag -- the same kind
they give to children to wave at parades. An American soldier
gave it to me in a hospital in San Antonio, and I'll never forget
what he said. "This is from all the men in Panama," he said,
"and I want you to have this from them. And we thank you for
sending us." That soldier had come home a paraplegic.
Where would America be without its veterans? There wouldn't
be an America. No Commander-in-Chief forgets the sacrifices of
America's veterans. Nor will America forget those who do the
3
hard work of freedom. We supported you in peacetime and in
wartime, and we will support you now that you are home.
\\
May God bless America, and the veterans who keep her free.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 11, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER
SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Disabled American Veterans,
D.A.V. Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Pursuant to Phillip Brady's request, Counsel's Office has
reviewed the above-referenced matter and has no objection to the
proposed presidential remarks.
CC: Phillip D. Brady