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271774SS
Document No.
91
SEP 24 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
9/24/91
-----
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
AWARDS CEREMONY
SUBJECT:
SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
11:30 AM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
>
BROMLEY
SMITH
SNOW
CARD
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 23, 1991
]] SEP 23 P4: 57
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW TS
FROM:
BETH HINCHLIFFE BH
SUBJECT:
MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
AWARDS CEREMONY
On Wednesday, September 25, at 11:30 a.m., you will deliver
brief remarks (8 minutes, on cards) in the Rose Garden to an
audience of approximately 200 people at the Minority Enterprise
Development Week Awards Ceremony. Acknowledgements include
Secretary Mosbacher and SBA Administrator Pat Saiki.
The remarks highlight the achievements of four minority
business entrepreneurs -- two honored by the DOC's Minority
Business Development Agency and two honored by the SBA.
Additionally, you mention their positive influence as role models
for the nation's minority youth.
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
September 23, 1991 3 p.m.
MINORITY Draft Four
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
THE ROSE GARDEN
SEPTEMBER 25, 1991 John La False
Andy Ireland:
Thank you, and welcome to the Rose Garden. In particular:
welcome to Secretary Mosbacher, and SBA Administrator Pat Saiki.
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development." It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all Americans a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong and
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means a chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without the full
participation of all racial and ethnic groups. It cannot survive
if it offers opportunities to some and not to others. And it
cannot survive if it does not produce new success stories --
stories like yours -- that inspire young men and women to look up
and say: I want to be like them.
2
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows of brash hoods on the street.
Your role in giving incentive to minority young people, and
indeed all the youth of our country, cannot be overestimated.
You are educators, just by working to be successful. And you can
do more. Seize every opportunity to give our young people the
will to complete their education and to better prepare themselves
to follow in your footsteps. This is one of the major goals of
our America 2000 Education Initiative.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic plan-
ning because it just doesn't work: It can't work. Instead nations
in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have acknowledged that
freedom works. More precisely: Individual freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in free
enterprise -- the kind of enterprise demonstrated by the people
we salute today. These awards celebrate the American spirit -- a
3
spirit that looks past obstacles and challenges, identifies a
goal, and says: I can do it.
Eleven years ago, college professor Richard Cheng founded
Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His company pioneered
the business of producing multilingual computer systems. [Now,
if he could only produce a system that would enable parents to
understand their kids!) Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly
350 people. It generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the
Small Business Administration's 8 (a) program, he did more than
compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 84 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert had to overcome resistance to minority
enterprise. He knew he could do it. Over the past 40 years,
he's transformed H.G. Parks into a household name. Kids across
this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom. 11 Please?" [[His
customers even have good manners. ]] His company consistently
ranks within the top one hundred black-owned businesses in
America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from 30,000
dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VIGHT] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
4
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shingobee
[[SHING-o-bee]] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
These winners, and many more like them, show that all you
need to make a difference in America is -- a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a risk,
make a difference, and build the foundations of a more prosperous
future. They know that none of us can forget the privilege and
responsibility we share -- to contribute to our communities.
Your lives and accomplishments speak loudly and say: take
aim at an idea -- and make it work. I'm impressed to hear you're
hosting Youth Awareness Day tomorrow, to give young people the
chance to meet successful businessmen and women. You can become
their role models, their inspiration -- and, maybe one day,
here's the highest compliment of all -- they'll be your
competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
Document No. 271774SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 21, 1991 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: NOON, Monday 09/23
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
(09/20 draft three)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
SNOW
CARD
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
\
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than NOON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Hinchliffe/Nix
September 20, 1991
Draft Three
31 SEP 20 P6: 30
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
THE ROSE GARDEN, SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development. " It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all Americans a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong and
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means a chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
business. It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
2
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows of brash hoods on the street.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have
acknowledged that freedom works. More precisely: Individual
freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
Eleven years ago, Richard Chang left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [[Now, if he could only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids!]]
3
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the
Small Business Administration's Section 8-a program, he did more
than compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
Please?" [[His customers even have good manners. ]] His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VIGHT] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shinggobee
[[SHIN-go-bee] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
4
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a
risk, make a difference, and build the foundations of a more
prosperous future. They know that none of us can forget the
privilege and responsibility we share -- to contribute to our
communities.
Your lives and accomplishments speak loudly and say: take
aim at an idea -- and make it work. I'm impressed to hear you're
hosting Youth Awareness Day tomorrow, to give minority young
people the chance to meet successful minority businessmen and
women. You can become their role models, their inspiration --
and, maybe one day, here's the highest compliment of all --
they'll be your competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
#
#
#
271774SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
9/24/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
AWARDS CEREMONY
SUBJECT:
SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
11:30 AM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
SNOW
CARD
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 23, 1991
CT SEP 23 P4: 57
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW TS
FROM:
BETH HINCHLIFFE BH
SUBJECT:
MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
AWARDS CEREMONY
On Wednesday, September 25, at 11:30 a.m., you will deliver
brief remarks (8 minutes, on cards) in the Rose Garden to an
audience of approximately 200 people at the Minority Enterprise
Development Week Awards Ceremony. Acknowledgements include
Secretary Mosbacher and SBA Administrator Pat Saiki.
The remarks highlight the achievements of four minority
business entrepreneurs -- two honored by the DOC's Minority
Business Development Agency and two honored by the SBA.
Additionally, you mention their positive influence as role models
for the nation's minority youth.
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
September 23, 1991 3 p.m.
MINORITY Draft Four
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
THE ROSE GARDEN
SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
Thank you, and welcome to the Rose Garden. In particular:
welcome to Secretary Mosbacher, and SBA Administrator Pat Saiki.
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development." It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all Americans a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. second, a strong and
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means a chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without the full
participation of all racial and ethnic groups. It cannot survive
if it offers opportunities to some and not to others. And it
cannot survive if it does not produce new success stories --
stories like yours -- that inspire young men and women to look up
and say: I want to be like them.
2
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
dreams. It rewards people WNO believe in themselves believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
Too often wedforget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows of brash hoods on the street.
Your role in giving incentive to minority young people, and
indeed all the youth of our country, cannot be overestimated.
You are educators, just by working to be successful. And you can
do more. Seize every opportunity to give our young people the
will to complete their education and to better prepare themselves
to follow in your footsteps. This is one of the major goals of
our America 2000 Education Initiative.
As a nation, we stand an the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic plan-
ning because it just doesn't work: It can't work. Instead nations
in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have acknowledged that
freedom works. More precisely: Individual freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in free
enterprise -- the kind of enterprise demonstrated by the people
we salute today. These awards celebrate the American spirit -- a
3
spirit that looks past obstacles and challenges, identifies a
goal, and says: I can do it.
Eleven years ago, college professor Richard Cheng founded
Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His company pioneered
the business of producing multilingual computer systems. [[Now,
if he could only produce a system that would enable parents to
understand their kidsl]] Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly
350 people. It generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. with help from the
Small Business Administration's 8 (a) program, he did more than
compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 84 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert had to overcome resistance to minority
enterprise. He knew he could do it. Over the past 40 years,
he's transformed H.G. Parks into a household name. Kids across
this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom. 11 Please?" [(His
customers even have good manners. ]] His company consistently
ranks within the top one hundred black-owned businesses in
America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from 30,000
dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VIGHT] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
4
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shingobee
[[SHING-o-bee]] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
These winners, and many more like them, show that all you
need to make a difference in America is -- a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned Nn sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a risk,
make a difference, and build the foundations of a more prosperous
future They know that none of us can forget the privilege and
responsibility we share -- to contribute to our communities.
Your lives and accomplishments speak loudly and say: take
aim at an idea -- and make it work. I'm impressed to hear you're
hosting Youth Awareness Day tomorrow, to give young people the
chance to meet successful businessmen and women. You can become
their role models, their inspiration -- and, maybe one day,
here's the highest compliment or all --- they'll be your
competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK \ THE ROSE GARDEN
SEPTEMBER 25, 1991 \ 11:30 A.M.
THANK YOU, AND WELCOME TO THE ROSE GARDEN. IN
PARTICULAR: WELCOME TO SECRETARY MOSBACHER, SBA
ADMINISTRATOR PAT SAIKI, FORMER SECRETARY [MAURICE]
STANS, AND OUR FRIENDS FROM THE HILL, ESPECIALLY
CONGRESSMAN [JOHN] LAFALCE (LA-FALSE) AND CONGRESSMAN
[ANDY] IRELAND OF THE COMMITTEE FOR SMALL BUSINESS.
- 2 -
I'M PROUD TO TAKE PART AGAIN IN THIS SPECIAL WEEK,
TURNING THE SPOTLIGHT ON MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE
TRANSFORMED THE AMERICAN DREAM INTO A SERIES OF
ALL-AMERICAN SUCCESS STORIES. I LIKE YOUR THEME --
"BUILDING A STRONGER AMERICA THROUGH MINORITY BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT." IT TOUCHES UPON TWO PRINCIPLES DEAR TO
ME.
- 3 -
FIRST, WE CANNOT BUILD AN AMERICA WORTHY OF ITS
PEOPLE IF WE DO NOT EXTEND REAL OPPORTUNITY TO EVERYONE
-- REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED AND BACKGROUND -- AND GIVE
ALL AMERICANS A CHANCE TO GO AS FAR AS THEIR ABILITIES
WILL TAKE THEM.
SECOND, A STRONG AND VIBRANT ECONOMY HOLDS THE KEY
TO OUR FUTURE AS A NATION.
- 4 -
IF WE DO NOT PRODUCE NEW PRODUCTS AND OPPORTUNITIES --
IF WE DO NOT GIVE PEOPLE OF MODEST MEANS A CHANCE TO
BECOME WEALTHY BY VIRTUE OF THEIR BOLDNESS, DILIGENCE,
AND GENIUS -- THEN WE LOSE THE VERY FOUNDATION OF
DEMOCRACY. OUR LIVES DEGENERATE INTO A SCRAMBLE FOR
SCARCE GOODS, RATHER THAN IN A MARCH TOWARD A BETTER
FUTURE.
OUR FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM CANNOT SURVIVE WITHOUT
THE FULL PARTICIPATION OF ALL RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS.
- 5 -
IT CANNOT SURVIVE IF IT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO SOME
AND NOT TO OTHERS. AND IT CANNOT SURVIVE IF IT DOES
NOT PRODUCE NEW SUCCESS STORIES -- STORIES LIKE YOURS
-- THAT INSPIRE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN To LOOK UP AND SAY:
I WANT TO BE LIKE THEM.
- 6 -
Too OFTEN WE FORGET THAT HARD WORK AND SUCCESS ALSO
ARE FORMS OF PUBLIC SERVICE: THEY ADDRESS PEOPLE'S
NEEDS; THEY DRAW UPON INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES; THEY
PROVIDE ROLE MODELS FOR YOUNGSTERS WHO TOO OFTEN DRAW
THEIR CONCLUSIONS ABOUT LIFE FROM TELEVISION SHOWS OF
BRASH HOODS ON THE STREET.
YOUR ROLE IN GIVING INCENTIVE TO MINORITY YOUNG
PEOPLE, AND INDEED ALL THE YOUTH OF OUR COUNTRY, CANNOT
BE OVERESTIMATED. You ARE EDUCATORS, JUST BY WORKING
TO BE SUCCESSFUL. AND YOU CAN DO MORE.
- 7 -
SEIZE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE THE
WILL TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION AND TO BETTER PREPARE
THEMSELVES TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS. THIS IS ONE OF
THE MAJOR GOALS OF OUR AMERICA 2000 EDUCATION
INITIATIVE.
WE REJOICE THAT SO MUCH OF OUR WORLD NOW BELIEVES
IN FREE ENTERPRISE -- THE KIND OF ENTERPRISE
DEMONSTRATED BY THE PEOPLE WE SALUTE TODAY.
- 8 -
THESE AWARDS CELEBRATE THE AMERICAN SPIRIT -- A SPIRIT
THAT LOOKS PAST OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES, IDENTIFIES A
GOAL, AND SAYS: I CAN DO IT.
ELEVEN YEARS AGO, COLLEGE PROFESSOR RICHARD CHENG
FOUNDED EASTERN COMPUTERS, AND SAID: I CAN DO IT. HIS
COMPANY PIONEERED THE BUSINESS OF PRODUCING
MULTILINGUAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS. [[Now, IF HE COULD ONLY
PRODUCE A SYSTEM THAT WOULD ENABLE PARENTS To
UNDERSTAND THEIR KIDS!]]
- 9 -
TODAY, EASTERN COMPUTERS EMPLOYS NEARLY 350 PEOPLE. IT
GENERATED SALES OF 34 MILLION DOLLARS LAST YEAR.
HUGH BROWN HAD AN IDEA FOR A TECHNICAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES COMPANY AND SAID: I CAN DO IT.
WITH HELP FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S 8 (A)
PROGRAM, HE DID MORE THAN COMPETE. HE FOUND HIS OWN
PLACE IN OUR COMPETITIVE ECONOMY. TODAY, BAMSI EMPLOYS
MORE THAN 1,300 PEOPLE AND ITS SALES LAST YEAR EXCEEDED
84 MILLION DOLLARS.
- 10 -
RAYMOND HAYSBERT HAD TO OVERCOME RESISTANCE To
MINORITY ENTERPRISE. HE KNEW HE COULD DO IT. OVER THE
PAST 40 YEARS, HE'S TRANSFORMED H.G. PARKS INTO A
HOUSEHOLD NAME. KIDS ACROSS THIS COUNTRY CALL: "MORE
PARKS SAUSAGES, MoM. 11 PLEASE?" [[HIs CUSTOMERS EVEN
HAVE GOOD MANNERS ]] HIS COMPANY CONSISTENTLY RANKS
WITHIN THE TOP ONE HUNDRED BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN
AMERICA.
- 11 -
ITS SALES UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP HAVE RISEN FROM 30,000
DOLLARS A YEAR TO MORE THAN 36 MILLION DOLLARS.
GAE VEIT [VIGHT] SAID "I CAN DO IT" IN A BUSINESS
IN WHICH WOMEN FORM A SIGNIFICANT MINORITY: THE
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. SHE SET OUT TO CREATE HER OWN
CONSTRUCTION FIRM IN 1982. ROADBLOCKS SURROUNDED GAE.
DOUBTERS ACCOSTED HER. BUT SHE KNEW WHAT SHE WANTED,
AND SHE GOT IT.
- 12 -
SHE SHAPED HER VISION BY NAMING HER COMPANY
SHINGOBEE [[SHING-0-BEE]] -- WHICH MEANS "BEAUTIFUL
EVERGREEN TREE" IN HER SIOUX LANGUAGE. GAE'S BEAUTIFUL
EVERGREEN TREE HAS GROWN FROM A SMALL SAPLING INTO A
THING TO BEHOLD: A COMPANY THAT EXPECTS TO DO MORE
THAN TEN MILLION DOLLARS' WORTH OF BUSINESS THIS YEAR.
THESE WINNERS, AND MANY MORE LIKE THEM, SHOW THAT
ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN AMERICA IS -- A
FAIR CHANCE.
- 13 -
YOUR LIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS SPEAK LOUDLY AND
SAY: TAKE AIM AT AN IDEA -- AND MAKE IT WORK. I'M
IMPRESSED TO HEAR YOU'RE HOSTING YOUTH AWARENESS DAY
TOMORROW, TO GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE THE CHANCE TO MEET
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMEN AND WOMEN. You CAN BECOME THEIR
ROLE MODELS, THEIR INSPIRATION -- AND, MAYBE ONE DAY,
HERE'S THE HIGHEST COMPLIMENT OF ALL -- THEY'LL BE YOUR
COMPETITION.
- 14 -
EACH LEADER HERE TODAY AND THE OTHERS ACROSS THIS
LAND BEAR WITNESS BY THEIR PRESENCE TO THE TRUTH OF A
STATEMENT WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN MADE NEARLY 100 YEARS
AGO: "DESTINY IS NOT A MATTER OF CHANCE -- IT IS A
MATTER OF CHOICE. IT IS NOT A THING TO BE WAITED FOR
-- IT IS A THING TO BE ACHIEVED."
THANK YOU, CONGRATULATIONS, AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
#
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#
Hinchliffe/Nix
September 20, 1991
Draft Three
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
THE ROSE GARDEN, SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development." It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all Americans a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong and
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means a chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
business. It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
2
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows of brash hoods on the street.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have
acknowledged that freedom works. More precisely: Individual
freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
Eleven years ago, Richard Chang left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [[Now, if he could only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids! ]]
3
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the
Small Business Administration's Section 8-a program, he did more
than compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
Please?" [His customers even have good manners. ]] His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VIGHT] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shinggobee
[SHIN-go-bee] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
4
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a
risk, make a difference, and build the foundations of a more
prosperous future. They know that none of us can forget the
privilege and responsibility we share -- to contribute to our
communities.
Your lives and accomplishments speak loudly and say: take
aim at an idea -- and make it work. I'm impressed to hear you're
hosting Youth Awareness Day tomorrow, to give minority young
people the chance to meet successful minority businessmen and
women. You can become their role models, their inspiration --
and, maybe one day, here's the highest compliment of all --
they'll be your competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
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I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development." It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all American a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong a
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means an chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
business. It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
2
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows or brash hoods on the street.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa and Scandanavia have acknowledged
that freedom works. More precisely: Individual freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
Eleven years ago, Richard Chang left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [[Now, if he could only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids!]]
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and enginooring
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the Small
Business Administration's Section 8-a program, he did more than
3
compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
Please?" [[His customers even have good manners. ]] His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred Black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VITE] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shingobee
[[SHIN-go-bee]] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a risk,
4
make a difference, and build the foundations of a more prosperous
future. They know that none of us can forget the privilege and
responsibility we share -- to contribute to our communities.
These winners think of others -- not just in building businesses
that serve their communities and neighbors -- but also in
volunteer activities. They each serve as points of light
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check to see if these folks really do
have volunteer records. If so, gin up some stories, some
examples. If not, send the points of light talk into the
circular file
thought of helping disadvantaged Americans gain access to
business resources and said: I can do it. Hefounded a technical
and engineering service company, BAMSI, [?????] years ago. After
eight years in the SBA's section 8-a program
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 SEP 23 P3: 08
September 23, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP /54
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Minority Business
Development
We have reviewed the attached remarks and have noted
several suggested changes on the draft.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if we may
help in any other way.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 271774SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 21, 1991 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: NOON, Monday 09/23
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
(09/20 draft three)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
SNOW
CARD
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
>
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than NOON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Hinchliffe/Nix
September 20, 1991
Draft Three
31 SEP 20 P6: 30
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
THE ROSE GARDEN, SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development. " It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all Americans a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong and
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means a chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
business. It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
2
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows of brash hoods on the street.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have
acknowledged that freedom works. More precisely: Individual
freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
FREE
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
(UNNECESSARY)
Eleven years ago, Richard Chang left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [[Now, if he could only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids!]
3
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the
Small Business Administration's Section 8-a program, he did more
than compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
Please?" [[His customers even have good manners. ]] His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VIGHT] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shinggobee
[SHIN-go-bee] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
4
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a
risk, make a difference, and build the foundations of a more
prosperous future. They know that none of us can forget the
privilege and responsibility we share -- to contribute to our
communities.
Your lives and accomplishments speak loudly and say: take
aim at an idea -- and make it work. I'm impressed to hear you're
hosting Youth Awareness Day tomorrow, to give minority young
people the chance to meet successful minority businessmen and
women. You can become their role models, their inspiration --
and, maybe one day, here's the highest compliment of all --
they'll be your competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DMTS-0-3
September 23, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
NELSON LUND
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Minority Business
Development Week
At the request of Phillip D. Brady, Counsel's office has reviewed
the captioned remarks. Changes are marked on the attached hard
copy.
We appreciate the opportunity to review this matter.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Hinchliffe/Nix
September 20, 1991
Draft Three
31 SEP 20 P6: 30
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
THE ROSE GARDEN, SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development." It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all Americans a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong and
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means a chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
the fullparticipation business. of all racial and ethnic groups.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
2
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows of brash hoods on the street.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have
acknowledged that freedom works. More precisely: Individual
freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
Eleven years ago, Richard Chang left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [[Now, if he could only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids!]]
3
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the
Small Business Administration Section 8-a program, he did more
than compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
x
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
Please?" [[His customers even have good manners. His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VIGHT] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shinggobee
[[SHIN-go-bee] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
4
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a
risk, make a difference, and build the foundations of a more
prosperous future. They know that none of us can forget the
privilege and responsibility we share -- to contribute to our
communities.
Your lives and accomplishments speak loudly and say: take
aim at an idea -- and make it work. I'm impressed to hear you're
hosting Youth Awareness Day tomorrow, to give minority young
of your communities)
people the chance to meet successful minority businessmen and
2
women. You can become their role models, their inspiration --
and, maybe one day, here's the highest compliment of all --
they'll be your competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
#
#
#
Document No. 271774SS
HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91
DATE: September 21, 1991 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: NOON, Monday 09/23
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
(09/20 draft three)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
SNOW
CARD
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
^
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than NOON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
The
X
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Hinchliffe/Nix
September 20, 1991
Draft Three
31 SEP 20 P6: 30
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
THE ROSE GARDEN, SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development. " It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all Americans a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong and
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means a chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
business. It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
2
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows of brash hoods on the street.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have
acknowledged that freedom works. More precisely: Individual
freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
Eleven years ago, Richard Chang left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [[Now, if he could only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids!]]
3
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34. million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the
Small Business Administration's Section 8-a program, he did more
than compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
Please?" [[His customers even have good manners. ]] His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VIGHT] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shinggobee
[[SHIN-go-bee]] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
4
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a
risk, make a difference, and build the foundations of a more
prosperous future. They know that none of us can forget the
privilege and responsibility we share -- to contribute to our
communities.
Your lives and accomplishments speak loudly and say: take
aim at an idea -- and make it work. I'm impressed to hear you're
hosting Youth Awareness Day tomorrow, to give minority young
people the chance to meet successful minority businessmen and
women. You can become their role models, their inspiration --
and, maybe one day, here's the highest compliment of all --
they'll be your competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
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Document No. 271774SS
91
SEP WHITE 23 HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 21, 1991 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: NOON, Monday 09/23
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
(09/20 draft three)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE N/C
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
N/C
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
N/C
SNOW
CARD
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
\
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than NOON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Oh
BA for SR
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Hinchliffe/Nix
September 20, 1991
Draft Three
31 SEP 20 P6: 30
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
THE ROSE GARDEN, SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development." It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all Americans a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong and
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means a chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
business. It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
2
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows of brash hoods on the street.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have
acknowledged that freedom works. More precisely: Individual
freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
Eleven years ago, Richard Chang left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [ [Now, if he could only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids! ]]
[ Now, if he could only produce a system that I
could use Junes
3
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the
Small Business Administration's Section 8-a program, he did more
than compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
14
Please?" [[His customers even have good manners. ]] His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VIGHT] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shinggobee
[ [[SHIN-go-bee] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
4
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a
risk, make a difference, and build the foundations of a more
prosperous future. They know that none of us can forget the
privilege and responsibility we share -- to contribute to our
communities.
Your lives and accomplishments speak loudly and say: take
aim at an idea -- and make it work. I'm impressed to hear you're
hosting Youth Awareness Day tomorrow, to give minority young
people the chance to meet successful minority businessmen and
women. You can become their role models, their inspiration --
and, maybe one day, here's the highest compliment of all --
they'll be
your in a future competition. Rose Garden ceremony.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
#
#
#
MN-8.5
Document No. 271774SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 21, 1991 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: NOON, Monday 09/23
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
(09/20 draft three)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than NOON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
See comments. Thanks.
sign to Eliz
PK
Paul Kortonta
09/23/91
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Hinchliffe/Nix
September 20, 1991
Draft Three
31 SEP 20 P6: 30
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
THE ROSE GARDEN, SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development." It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all Americans a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong and
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means a chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
business. It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
2
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
(Commerce)
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows of brash hoods on the street.
attached
Insert
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have
acknowledged that freedom works. More precisely: Individual
freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
Cheng (SBA)
Eleven years ago, Richard change left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [[Now, if he could only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids!]]
3
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollais last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the
Small Business Administration's Section 8-a program, he did more
than compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 300 people and its sales last
84 million (SBA)
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
Please?" [[His customers even have good manners. ]] His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VIGHT] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant mincrity: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shinggobee
[[SHIN-go-bee]] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
4
Thesa winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a
risk, make a difference, and build the foundations of a more
prosperous future. They know that none of us can forget the
privilege and responsibility we share -- to contribute to our
communities.
Your lives and accomplishments speak loudly and say: take
aim at an idea -- and make it work. I'm impressed to hear. you're
hosting Youth Awareness Day tomorrow, to give minority young
people the chance to meet successful minority businessmen and
women. You can become their role models, their inspiration --
and, maybe one day, here's the highest compliment of all --
they'll be your competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
#
#
#
09/23/91
14:04
202 377 5264
003
Suggested Insert:
Your role in giving incentive to minority young people, and
indeed all the youth of our country, cannot be overestimated. You
are educators, just by working to be successful. And you can do
more. Seize every opportunity to give our young people the will to
complete their education and to better prepare themselves to follow
in your footsteps. This is one of the major goals of our America
2000 Education initiative.
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
September 18, 1991 11 a.m.
MINORITY Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
Wednesday, September 25, 1991
Rose Garden
[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS] Thank you. I know a lot of you started
out building your own businesses from scratch -- so a special
welcome to the White House, which is, after all, the ultimate mom
and pop operation -- Barbara and I both work at home.
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on pioneers and heroes. Your theme makes such a
positive statement: Building a Stronger America through Minority
Business Development. That's exactly what you do. As America's
minority businessmen and women, you enhance the quality of life.
What you give to your communities is especially important. You
demonstrate the excitement of possibilities, through your
commitment to excellence. You uplift others by providing jobs,
opportunity, and hope.
Our country benefits tremendously from the competitive,
creative impulse we call the American Dream. You prove this dream
remains as dynamic as ever -- there for every man, woman and
child who dares to reach for it. The kind of self-reliance and
vision you possess made America a nation of imagination -- a
nation of mavericks willing to take a gamble on the untested, the
unexpected. You carry that dedication to an even higher plane,
because of the courage that allowed you to overcome every
obstacle to claim your share of the American Dream.
You play a vital role in our free enterprise system -- the
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2
system that gains its greatness through challenging the
individual. You prove that bureaucratic, top-down organization
is not the answer. We value our precious system because it
encourages initiative -- and because it does not stifle
creativity or the willingness to take risks.
Tremendous exhilaration races across our globe. Countries
are rejecting state-controlled economies because those systems
simply do not work. They're learning something that we're glad
to share with the world: nothing works like freedom.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
embodied by the people we salute today. These are awards of the
American spirit -- a spirit that confronts obstacles and
challenges and still proclaims: I can do it.
That's what professor Richard Cheng said 11 years ago when he
left the safety of academia to found Eastern Computers. Now he's
turned his company into a world pioneer in developing and pro-
ducing multi-lingual computer systems. Today his company employs
over 345 people and in 1990 generated sales of $34 million.
Hugh Brown also said yes to the challenge, with some timely
help from SBA. His technical and engineering service company,
BAMSI, spent 8 years in the SBA's 8 (a) program: a great idea that
helps disadvantaged businesspeople get equal access to resources.
This helps their businesses compete in the mainstream of American
economy. Hugh did more than just compete. He triumphed. During
those years his company increased sales from under $1/4 million
3
to over $39 million -- and expanded its staff from 20 to more
than 1,300.
Resilience, tenacity and industry -- those qualities define
Raymond Haysbert. He persevered for almost 40 years to overcome
widespread resistance to minority-owned businesses. Along the
way, he transformed H.G. Parks into a household name -- kids
across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom! Please?"
He shaped a company consistently ranked in the top 100 Black-
Owned businesses -- a company that's seen yearly sales, skyrocket
from $30,000 to $36 million.
Gae Veit's [VIGHT] life is the story of tremendous drive that
came from believing in her dream -- and believing in her ability
to achieve it. In 1982 she was a woman trying to start her own
construction company -- trying to succeed in an industry
dominated by men. Roadblocks surrounded her everywhere. But
there's one word she just doesn't know, and that's "quit." To
give shape to her vision, she named her new company Shingobee
[SHIN-go-bee] -- a word that means "beautiful evergreen tree" in
her Sioux language. Her belief in herself came true. Her
company now projects sales of $10 million this year.
These winners, and many more like them, are real American
success stories. They know no nation ever drowned in sweat.
They know that the strength of America lies with those willing to
take a chance and build for the future. They know that each of
us must never forget the privilege and responsibility we share -
- to contribute to our communities. So these terrific winners
4
find time to think of others. They're active volunteers, every
one of them, shining among the points of light that reflect our
nation's conscience and illuminate its social landscape.
In particular, I note that the leaders here, like the thou-
sands they represent, are particularly concerned about the future
of our youth. That's exactly where their concern should be --
for to remain a leader in the global marketplace, we must ensure
that the next generation has the knowledge and skills to take
advantage of the opportunity that is every American's birthright.
You teach our youth by example. Your lives and accomplish-
ments speak loudly and say: take aim at an idea -- and make it
work. I'm impressed to hear you're hosting Youth Awareness Day
tomorrow, to give minority young people the chance to meet
successful minority businessmen and women. You can become their
role models; their inspiration -- and, maybe one day, here's the
highest compliment of all -- they'll be your competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
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ACK: --Pat Saiki -- a good friend, feisty, outspoken leader
Commerce? Congress?
--SHIN-go-bee; Vite like bite; Gae like Gay