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Dec. 2 / Administration of George Bush, 1991
the Congress, by House Joint Resolution
days and nights until more oil could be se-
I've seen, a St
175, has designated the weeks beginning
cured. Thus, Hanukkah is as much a festival
with a great W
December 1, 1991, and November 29,
of spiritual freedom as it is a commemora-
petitive indust
1992, as "National Home Care Week" and
tion of the Jewish people's struggle against
we have gran
has authorized and requested the President
political oppression.
all the time, St
to issue a proclamation in observance of
As you gather with family and friends
we're keeping
these weeks.
during Hanukkah, I know that you will be
and the soft dri
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
offering special prayers for a lasting peace
ourselves. So,
dent of the United States of America, do
for Israel, the Middle East and the world.
coming from.
hereby proclaim the weeks of December 1
Today, many people-people of all faiths
American con
through December 7, 1991, and November
and all walks of life-share in that great
cause of the rot
29 through December 5, 1992, as National
hope.
ness. You and
Home Care Week. I encourage all Ameri-
Barbara joins me in sending best wishes
up the challen
cans-as well as government officials, health
for a joyous Hanukkah.
array of new P
and social service providers, insurance com-
travels to work
panies, and private voluntary organiza-
George Bush
see an accelera
tions-to observe these weeks with appro-
to world-class F
priate programs and activities.
hand the revo.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
management: (
my hand this second day of December, in
lead out and Ci
Remarks to Tropicana Employees in
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
making sustain:
Bradenton, Florida
ninety-one, and of the Independence of the
gains that will
United States of America the two hundred
December 3, 1991
American cor
and sixteenth.
precedented CO
Thank you, Feng, and thank you, Alton,
training, an eff.
George Bush
and all of you. I'm sure you all were
America 2000 e
dunned for your participation in that
tionize America:
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
present. But it's a beauty. And I see the
the new century
ter, 1:44 p.m., December 2, 1991]
medical department RN's instructing me to
to be able to C
Note: This proclamation was published in
say hello to Barbara Bush, which I will be
where in the W(
the Federal Register on December 4.
happy-and she will be thrilled to see this,
in terms of educ
I'll tell you. And thank you all for the warm
And I wante
welcome. And Barry Brinson, thanks for the
country out bec:
introduction. And I'm just pleased to be
are taking tough
with you all. I'm glad to see my old friend,
drug abuse in 1
Message on the Observance of
Edgar Bronfman, who just spoke to you;
that a drug-free
Hanukkah
William Pietersen, Tropicana's able presi-
tial requirement
December 2, 1991
dent; and to be here with my good friends,
I have the high
Senator Connie Mack and then the two
anti-drug progra
I am delighted to send greetings to Jews
Congressmen from right in here, Andy Ire-
to your former
in the United States and throughout the
land and Porter Goss, both good men, too.
world as you celebrate Hanukkah.
And to all the men and women who work
vice president, N
hard work with
This holiday of renewal and dedication is
here at this exciting and productive facility,
sory Council.
a tribute to the enduring values of faith and
thank you for your warm hospitality.
Just a couple (
freedom. For more than 2,000 years, Jews
And I wish that each of you could have
to Camp David, is
have kindled the lights of the menorah to
been with me. You've seen it a thousand
ness and labor F
celebrate the victory of the Maccabees over
times, but I love that infectious enthusiasm
to Camp David t
religious tyranny. However, the real mira-
of the men and women that were showing
hensive nationw:
cle of Hanukkah is much more profound.
me parts of this wonderful operation. They
workplace drug-f
When Judah Maccabee and his followers
made me feel right at home, and so do all
that your compa
prepared to rededicate the Temple in Jeru-
of you. Thank you very, very much.
example for com
salem, they found only a small cruse of oil
I promise you-please be seated out
especially in this
that had not been defiled, and it contained
there. No, I'm going to be brief. I came
You know, An
only enough oil to light the menorah for
here really, I mean this, to look and to
panding, working
one night. Miraculously, it lasted for eight
listen and to learn. I'm delighted with what
And we're succe'
1744
HANUKKAH CEREMONY \ ROOM 450
DECEMBER 2, 1991 \ 11:30 A.M.
THANK YOU. BARBARA AND I, ALONG WITH THE VICE-
PRESIDENT AND MARILYN, ARE HONORED TO WELCOME YOU TO
THE WHITE HOUSE FOR THE THIRD YEAR TO CELEBRATE THE
MIRACLE OF THIS HOLIDAY OF HOPE.
HANUKKAH REMINDS US OF THE POWER OF FAITH AND THE
POWER OF PRAISE -- IN THE WORDS OF ONE OF ITS PRAYERS,
"WE THANK [GoD] FOR THE MIRACLES, FOR THE REDEMPTION,
FOR THE MIGHTY DEEDS AND TRIUMPH."
- 2 -
WE HEAR THE STORY OF THE "GREAT MIRACLE THAT HAPPENED
THERE" -- THE SACRED OIL THAT LASTED EIGHT DAYS. So
WITH THIS COMMEMORATION WE CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT
FAITH WILL TRIUMPH.
WITH ITS TALE OF THE VICTORY OF THE MACCABEES,
HANUKKAH ALSO REMINDS US OF THE STRUGGLE THE JEWISH
PEOPLE HAVE BORNE FOR CENTURIES. IN THIS RELIGIOUS
HOLIDAY WE HEAR THE STORY OF COURAGE -- AND HEAR A CALL
TO THE WORLD: "NEVER FORGET". //
- 3 -
NEVER FORGET THE MEMORY OF THE MILLIONS WHO HAVE
DIED IN SO MANY BATTLES OF GOOD VERSUS EVIL. // NEVER
FORGET THAT THE FREEDOM WE ENJOY CARRIES PROFOUND
RESPONSIBILITY. // NEVER FORGET THAT WE MUST ACT TO
COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM, RACISM AND BIGOTRY.
You KNOW, A FEW MONTHS AGO I STOOD AT BABI YAR --
THAT PLACE WHERE NAZIS SET OUT TO DESTROY THE SOUL OF A
PEOPLE.
- 4 -
WHAT I SAW STRENGTHENED MY RESOLVE NEVER TO LET FORCES
OF HATRED EMERGE UNOPPOSED -- AND MY RESOLVE ALWAYS TO
FIGHT FOR A FUTURE DEDICATED To FREEDOM AND TO THE
VALUE OF EVERY HUMAN LIFE. 11
ON HOLIDAYS LIKE THIS, WE ALSO REMEMBER SOMETHING
MORE POWERFUL THAN PAIN -- THE STRENGTH OF FAITH, AND
THE TRIUMPH OF THE INEXTINGUISHABLE HUMAN SPIRIT.
- 5 -
THAT'S WHAT WE THINK OF WHEN WE SEE THE MENORAH -- THIS
REMINDER OF HISTORY'S FIRST RECORDED BATTLE FOR
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. As A SYMBOL OF THE CENTURIES-LONG
QUEST FOR LIBERTY AND TOLERANCE, IT PROUDLY SHINES WITH
COURAGE AND WITH CONSTANCY, WITH CONSCIENCE AND WITH
STRENGTH.
THIS YEAR THE LIGHT SHINES MORE BRIGHTLY THAN
EVER -- FOR, JUST AS THE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM WAS
REDEDICATED ON HANUKKAH, so ARE WE REDEDICATED TO
FREEDOM OF FAITH AROUND THE WORLD.
- 6 -
LOOK AT THE LIGHTS SHINING FROM EASTERN EUROPE. LOOK
AT THE BRILLIANT LIGHT GENERATED BY THE FREEING OF THE
ETHIOPIAN JEWS -- ONE OF THE MOST INTENSIVE
HUMANITARIAN AIRLIFTS IN HISTORY. AND LOOK AT WHAT
WE'RE SEEKING RIGHT NOW IN THE MIDDLE EAST -- PEACE.
HANUKKAH IS A HOLIDAY FOR FAMILIES -- CELEBRATING
THE JOY OF BEING TOGETHER. It's ALSO A HOLIDAY FOR
CHILDREN -- AND I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING SOME OF
YOU HELP ME PLAY DREIDEL IN A FEW MINUTES.
- 7 -
You KNOW, I WON AT THIS TWO YEARS AGO, BUT LAST YEAR
THE VICE-PRESIDENT BEAT ME -- SO I'LL NEED SOME EXTRA
GOOD COACHES TODAY TO EVEN THE RECORD.
THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY -- AND IN THE WORDS
INSCRIBED ON MANY HANUKKAH LAMPS: "BLESSED SHALL YOU
BE IN YOUR COMING AND BLESSED SHALL YOU BE IN YOUR
GOING." MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
#
#
#
28910955
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 27, 1991 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY, December 2, 1991, 11:30 a.m.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
CARD
McBRIDE
SNOW
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
CI NOV 27 All : 45
NOVEMBER 27, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW 15
FROM:
BETH HINCHLIFFE BH
SUBJECT:
HANUKKAH CEREMONY
I. SUMMARY
On Monday, December 2, at 11:30 a.m., in Room 450, you will
deliver remarks for a ceremony honoring the beginning of
Hanukkah. The audience of approximately 200 people will include
50 children from two local Jewish day schools as well as
community leaders, administration officials and White House
staff.
II. DISCUSSION
Your remarks (4 minutes, on cards) pay tribute to this
holiday and highlight issues of particular interest to the Jewish
community -- such as recent airlifts of Ethiopian Jews to Israel
and the Middle East peace talks.
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
November 27, 1991
10:30
a.m.
HANUKKAH.DM Draft Three
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
December 2, 1991 11:30 a.m.
Room 450
Thank you. Barbara and I, along with the Vice-President and
Marilyn, are honored to welcome you to the White House for the
third year to celebrate the miracle of this holiday of hope.
Hanukkah reminds us of the power of faith and the power of
praise -- in the words of one of its prayers, "we thank [God] for
the miracles, for the redemption, for the mighty deeds and
triumph." We hear the story of the "great miracle that happened
there" -- the sacred oil that lasted eight days. So with this
commemoration we celebrate the fact that faith will triumph.
With its tale of the victory of the Maccabees, Hanukkah also
reminds us of the struggle the Jewish people have borne for
centuries. In this religious holiday we hear the story of
courage -- and hear a call to the world: "Never forget". //
Never forget the memory of the millions who have died in so
many battles of good versus evil. // Never forget that the
freedom we enjoy carries profound responsibility. // Never
forget that we must act to combat anti-semitism, racism and
bigotry.
You know, a few months ago I stood at Babi Yar -- that place
where Nazis set out to destroy the soul of a people. What I saw
strengthened my resolve never to let forces of hatred emerge
unopposed -- and my resolve always to fight for a future
dedicated to freedom and to the value of every human life.
2
On holidays like this, we also remember something more
powerful than pain -- the strength of faith, and the triumph of
the inextinguishable human spirit. That's what we think of when
we see the menorah -- this reminder of history's first recorded
battle for religious freedom. As a symbol of the centuries-long
quest for liberty and tolerance, it proudly shines with courage
and with constancy, with conscience and with strength.
This year the light shines more brightly than ever -- for,
just as the Temple of Jerusalem was rededicated on Hanukkah, so
are we rededicated to freedom of faith around the world. Look at
the lights shining from Eastern Europe. Look at the brilliant
light generated by the freeing of the Ethiopian Jews -- one of
the most intensive humanitarian airlifts in history. And look at
what we're seeking right now in the Middle East -- peace. 11
Hanukkah is a holiday for families -- celebrating the joy of
being together. It's also a holiday for children -- and I'm
looking forward to having some of you help me play dreidel in a
few minutes. You know, I won at this two years ago, but last
year the Vice-President beat me -- so I'll need some extra good
coaches today to even the record.
Thank you for being here today -- and in the words inscribed
on many Hanukkah lamps: "Blessed shall you be in your coming and
blessed shall you be in your going. If May God bless you all.
#
#
#
Document No. 289109ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
11/26/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 11/27/91 10:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
DECEMBER 2, 1991 - 11:30 a.m.
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE N/C
SCOWCROFT N/C
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN NIC
PORTER
N/C
BRADY
ROGICH
N/C
N/C
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY Liberman 6257 NIL
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27,
with a copy to this office. Thank you.
Beth- Bobbie thinks this piece is "beautiful."
RESPONSE:
MASTER
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
November 25, 1991
9:30 a.m.
HANUKKAH
Draft Two
01 NOV 26 P12: 03
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
December 2, 1991 11:30 a.m.
Room 450
Thank you. Barbara and I, along with the Vice-President and
Marilyn, are honored to welcome you to the White House for the
third year to celebrate the miracle of this holiday of hope.
Hanukkah reminds us of the power of faith and the power of
praise -- in the words of one of its prayers, "we thank [God] for
the miracles, for the redemption, for the mighty deeds and
triumph." We hear the story of the "great miracle that happened
there" -- the sacred oil that lasted eight days. So with this
commemoration we celebrate the fact that faith will triumph.
With its tale of the victory of the Maccabees, Hanukkah also
reminds us of the struggle the Jewish people have borne for
centuries. In this religious holiday we hear the story of
courage -- and hear a call to the world: "Never forget".
11
Never forget the memory of the millions who have died in so
many battles of good versus evil, // Never or forget STET that the freedom
we enjoy (OCA) carries profound responsibility // Never forget that we
combat
must act to prevent the horrors of anti-semitism, racism and
bigotry.
You know, a few months ago I stood at Babi Yar -- that place
where Nazis set out to destroy the soul of a people. What I saw
strengthened my resolve never to let forces of hatred emerge
unopposed -- and my resolve always to fight for a future
dedicated to freedom and to the value of every human life.
2
On holidays like this, we also remember something more
powerful than pain -- the strength of faith, and the triumph of
the inextinguishable human spirit. That's what we think of when
we see the menorah -- this reminder of history's first recorded
battle for religious freedom. As a symbol of the centuries-long
quest for liberty and tolerance, it proudly shines with courage
and with constancy, with conscience and with strength.
Today, as we and millions of others across the world light
D²
the menorah's candles, we are joined together in that light.
Hanukkah comes in the darkest time of the year as a hopeful
beacon in a long and moonless night.
This year the light shines more brightly than ever -- for,
just as the Temple of Jerusalem was rededicated on Hanukkah, so
are we rededicated to freedom of faith around the world. Look at
the lights shining from Eastern Europe. Look at the brilliant
light generated by the freeing of the Ethiopian Jews -- one of
the most intensive humanitarian airlifts in history. And look at
what
seeking right now
the blazing hope we're approaching peace in the Middle East.
peace
Hanukkah is a holiday for families -- celebrating the joy of
being together. It's also a holiday for children -- and I'm
looking forward to having some of you help me play dreidel in a
few minutes -- I'll need some good coaches.
Thank you for being here with us today -- and in the words
inscribed on many Hanukkah lamps: "Blessed shall you be in your
coming and blessed shall you be in your going." May God bless
you all.
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 11/26/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WE
27/91 10:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
DECEMBER 2, 1991 - 11:30 a.m.
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
CARD
MCBRIDE
SNOW
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27,
with a copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
00 no
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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(Hinchliffe/Nix)
November 25, 1991
9:30 a.m.
HANUKKAH
Draft Two
01 NOV 26 P12: 03
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
December 2, 1991
11:30
a.m.
Room 450
Thank you. Barbara and I, along with the Vice-President and
Marilyn, are honored to welcome you to the White House for the
third year to celebrate the miracle of this holiday of hope.
Hanukkah reminds us of the power of faith and the power of
praise -- in the words of one of its prayers, "we thank [God] for
the miracles, for the redemption, for the mighty deeds and
triumph." We hear the story of the "great miracle that happened
there" -- the sacred oil that lasted eight days. So with this
commemoration we celebrate the fact that faith will triumph.
with its tale of the victory of the Maccabees, Hanukkah also
reminds us of the struggle the Jewish people have borne for
centuries. In this religious holiday we hear the story of
courage - and hear a call to the world: "Never forget".
Never forget the memory of the millions who have died in so
many battles of good versus evil, forget that the freedom
we enjoy carries profound responsibility. Never forget that we
must act to prevent the horrors of anti-semitism, racism and
bigotry.
You know, a few months ago I stood at Babi Yar -- that place
where Nazis set out to destroy the soul of a people. What I saw
strengthened my resolve never to let forces of hatred emerge
unopposed - and my resolve always to fight for a future
dedicated to freedom and to the value of every human life.
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 11-26-91 ; 5:59PM ;
4562983->
6218;# 3
2
on holidays like this, we also remember something more
powerful than pain -- the strength of faith, and the triumph of
the inextinguishable human spirit. That's what we think of when
we see the menorah -- this reminder of history's first recorded
battle for religious freedom. As a symbol of the centuries-long
quest for liberty and tolerance, it proudly shines with courage
and with constancy, with conscience and with strength.
Today as we and millions of others/across the world/light
the menorah's candles, we are joined together in that light.
Hanukkah comes in the darkest time of the year as a hopeful
beacon in a long and moonless night.
This year the light shines more brightly than ever -- for,
just as the Temple of Jerusalem was rededicated on Hanukkah, so
are we rededicated to freedom of faith around the world. Look at
the lights shining from Eastern Europe. Look at the brilliant
light generated by the freeing of the Ethiopian Jews -- one of
the most what intensive humanitarian airlifts in history. And look at
the blazing hope we're approaching peace in the Middle East. Tipeace.
seeking right now
Hanukkah is a holiday for families -- celebrating the joy of
being together. It's also a holiday for children -- and I'm
looking forward to having some of you help me play dreidel in a
few minutes -- I'll need some good coaches.
Thank you for being here with us today -- and in the words
inscribed on many Hanukkah lamps: "Blessed shall you be in your
coming and blessed shall you be in your going." May God bless
you all.
Document No. 289109ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
Il NOV 27 A10: 09
DATE:
11/26/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 11/27/91 10:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
DECEMBER 2, 1991 - 11:30 a.m.
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27,
with a copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: Comments from Cabinet Affairs are attached.
Thanks,
6L
Elizabeth Luttig
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
November 25, 1991
9:30 a.m.
HANUKKAH Draft Two
01 NOV 26 P12: 03
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
December 2, 1991 11:30 a.m.
Room 450
Thank you. Barbara and I, along with the Vice-President and
Marilyn, are honored to welcome you to the White House for the
third year to celebrate the miracle of this holiday of hope.
Hanukkah reminds us of the power of faith and the power of
praise -- in the words of one of its prayers, "we thank [God] for
the miracles, for the redemption, for the mighty deeds and
triumph. " We hear the story of the "great miracle that happened
there" -- the sacred oil that lasted eight days. So with this
commemoration we celebrate the fact that faith will triumph.
With its tale of the victory of the Maccabees, Hanukkah also
reminds us of the struggle the Jewish people have borne for
centuries. In this religious holiday we hear the story of
courage -- and hear a call to the world: "Never forget".
Never forget the memory of the millions who have died in so
many battles of good versus evil. Never forget that the freedom
we enjoy carries profound responsibility. Never forget that we
combat
must act to prevent the horrors of anti-semitism, racism and
bigotry.
You know, a few months ago I stood at Babi Yar -- that place
where Nazis set out to destroy the soul of a people. What I saw
strengthened my resolve never to let forces of hatred emerge
unopposed -- and my resolve always to fight for a future
dedicated to freedom and to the value of every human life. \\
2
doesni make
On holidays like this, we also remember something more
sense
powerful than pain - the strength of faith, and the triumph of
the inextinguishable human spirit. That's what we think of when
we see the menorah -- this reminder of history's first recorded
battle for religious freedom. As a symbol of the centuries-long
quest for liberty and tolerance, it proudly shines with courage
and with constancy, with conscience and with strength.
Today, as we and millions of others across the world light
the menorah's candles, we are joined together in that light.
Hanukkah comes in the darkest time of the year as a hopeful
beacon in a long and moonless night.
This year the light shines more brightly than ever -- for,
just as the Temple of Jerusalem was rededicated on Hanukkah, so
are we rededicated to freedom of faith around the world. Look at
the lights shining from Eastern Europe. Look at the brilliant
light generated by the freeing of the Ethiopian Jews -- one of
the most intensive humanitarian airlifts in history. And look at
the blazing hope we're approaching -- peace in the Middle East. 11
Hanukkah is a holiday for families -- celebrating the joy of
being together. It's also a holiday for children -- and I'm
looking forward to having some of you help me play dreidel in a
few minutes -- I'll need some good coaches.
Thank you for being here with us today -- and in the words
inscribed on many Hanukkah lamps: "Blessed shall you be in your
coming and blessed shall you be in your going." May God bless
you all.
Document No. 289109ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 NOV 26 P2: 45
DATE: 11/26/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 11/27/91 10:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
DECEMBER 2, 1991 - - 11:30 a.m.
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27,
with a copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
OK
BT for SR
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
November 25, 1991
9:30 a.m.
HANUKKAH Draft Two
01 NOV 26 P12: 03
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
December 2, 1991 11:30 a.m.
Room 450
Thank you. Barbara and I, along with the Vice-President and
Marilyn, are honored to welcome you to the White House for once the again
child-year to celebrate the miracle of this holiday of hope.
Hanukkah reminds us of the power of faith and the power of
praise -- in the words of one of its prayers, "we thank [God] for
the miracles, for the redemption, for the mighty deeds and
triumph." We hear the story of the "great miracle that happened
there" -- the sacred oil that lasted eight days. So with this
commemoration we celebrate the fact that faith will triumph.
With its tale of the victory of the Maccabees, Hanukkah also
reminds us of the struggle the Jewish people have borne for
centuries. In this religious holiday we hear the story of
courage -- and hear a call to the world: "Never forget".
Prompt to
Never forget the memory of the millions who have died in so
slow down
many battles of good versus evil. Never forget that the freedom
we enjoy carries profound responsibility. Never forget that we
must act to prevent the horrors of anti-semitism, racism and
bigotry.
You know, a few months ago I stood at Babi Yar -- that place
where Nazis set out to destroy the soul of a people. What I saw
strengthened my resolve never to let forces of hatred emerge
unopposed -- and my resolve always to fight for a future
dedicated to freedom and to the value of every human life.
2
On holidays like this, we also remember something more
powerful than pain -- the strength of faith, and the triumph of
the inextinguishable human spirit. That's what we think of when
we see the menorah -- this reminder of history's first recorded
battle for religious freedom. As a symbol of the centuries-long
quest for liberty and tolerance, it proudly shines with courage
and with constancy, with conscience and with strength.
Today, as we and millions of others across the world light
the menorah's candles, we are joined together in that light.
Hanukkah comes in the darkest time of the year as a hopeful
beacon in a long and moonless night.
This year the light shines more brightly than ever -- for,
just as the Temple of Jerusalem was rededicated on Hanukkah, so
are we rededicated to freedom of faith around the world. Look at
the lights shining from Eastern Europe. Look at the brilliant
light generated by the freeing of the Ethiopian Jews -- one of
the most intensive humanitarian airlifts in history. And look at
the blazing hope we're approaching -- peace in the Middle East.
Hanukkah is a holiday for families -- celebrating the joy of
being together. It's also a holiday for children -- and I'm
looking forward to having some of you help me play dreidel in a
few minutes -- I'll need some good coaches.
Thank you for being here with us today -- and in the words
inscribed on many Hanukkah lamps: "Blessed shall you be in your
coming and blessed shall you be in your going. " May God bless
you all.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 NOV 27 A9: 54
November 26, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Hanukkah Ceremony
We have reviewed the attached draft and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 289109ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDU
DATE:
11/26/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 11/27/91 10:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
DECEMBER 2, 1991 - 11:30 a.m.
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27,
with a copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
November 25, 1991
9:30 a.m.
HANUKKAH Draft Two
01 NOV 26 P12 03
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
December 2, 1991 11:30 a.m.
Room 450
Thank you. Barbara and I, along with the Vice-President and
Marilyn, are honored to welcome you to the White House for the
third year to celebrate the miracle of this holiday of hope.
Hanukkah reminds us of the power of faith and the power of
praise -- in the words of one of its prayers, "we thank [God] for
the miracles, for the redemption, for the mighty deeds and
triumph. " We hear the story of the "great miracle that happened
there" -- the sacred oil that lasted eight days. So with this
commemoration we celebrate the fact that faith will triumph.
With its tale of the victory of the Maccabees, Hanukkah also
reminds us of the struggle the Jewish people have borne for
centuries. In this religious holiday we hear the story of
courage -- and hear a call to the world: "Never forget".
Never forget the memory of the millions who have died in so
many battles of good versus evil. Never forget that the freedom
we enjoy carries profound responsibility. Never forget that we
must act to prevent the horrors of anti-semitism, racism and
bigotry.
You know, a few months ago I stood at Babi Yar -- that place
where Nazis set out to destroy the soul of a people. What I saw
strengthened my resolve never to let forces of hatred emerge
unopposed -- and my resolve always to fight for a future
dedicated to freedom and to the value of every human life.
2
On holidays like this, we also remember something more
powerful than pain -- the strength of faith, and the triumph of
the inextinguishable human spirit. That's what we think of when
we see the menorah -- this reminder of history's first recorded
battle for religious freedom. As a symbol of the centuries-long
quest for liberty and tolerance, it proudly shines with courage
and with constancy, with conscience and with strength.
Today, as we and millions of others across the world light
the menorah's candles, we are joined together in that light.
Hanukkah comes in the darkest time of the year as a hopeful
beacon in a long and moonless night.
This year the light shines more brightly than ever -- for,
just as the Temple of Jerusalem was rededicated on Hanukkah, so
are we rededicated to freedom of faith around the world. Look at
the lights shining from Eastern Europe. Look at the brilliant
light generated by the freeing of the Ethiopian Jews -- one of
the most intensive humanitarian airlifts in history. And look at
the blazing hope we're approaching -- peace in the Middle East. 11
Hanukkah is a holiday for families -- celebrating the joy of
being together. It's also a holiday for children -- and I'm
looking forward to having some of you help me play dreidel in a
few minutes -- I'll need some good coaches.
Thank you for being here with us today -- and in the words
inscribed on many Hanukkah lamps: "Blessed shall you be in your
coming and blessed shall you be in your going. " May God bless
you all.
THE WHITE HOUSE
J/ NOV 27 A10:29
WASHINGTON
November 27, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR
COMMUNICATIONS AND DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
LEE S. LIBERMAN
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Hanukkah Ceremony;
December 2, 1991 - 11:30 a.m.
The Counsel's Office has no legal objection to the above
captioned remarks.
8664
Document No. 289109ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 11/26/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 11/27/91 10:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
DECEMBER 2, 1991 - 11:30 a.m.
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SUNUNU
MCCLURE
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
ROGICH
BROMLEY
SMITH
MCBRIDE
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27,
with a copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
November 26, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
The NSC staff concurs with the draft presidential remarks.
Brent proplaness Scowcroft
for
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Ext. 2702
RECEIVED
91 NOV26 A / : 20
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
November 25, 1991
9:30 a.m.
HANUKKAH
Draft Two
01 NOV 26 P12 03
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
HANUKKAH CEREMONY
December 2, 1991 11:30 a.m.
Room 450
Thank you. Barbara and I, along with the Vice-President and
Marilyn, are honored to welcome you to the White House for the
third year to celebrate the miracle of this holiday of hope.
Hanukkah reminds us of the power of faith and the power of
praise -- in the words of one of its prayers, "we thank [God] for
the miracles, for the redemption, for the mighty deeds and
triumph." We hear the story of the "great miracle that happened
there" -- the sacred oil that lasted eight days. So with this
commemoration we celebrate the fact that faith will triumph.
With its tale of the victory of the Maccabees, Hanukkah also
reminds us of the struggle the Jewish people have borne for
centuries. In this religious holiday we hear the story of
courage -- and hear a call to the world: "Never forget".
Never forget the memory of the millions who have died in so
many battles of good versus evil. Never forget that the freedom
we enjoy carries profound responsibility. Never forget that we
must act to prevent the horrors of anti-semitism, racism and
bigotry.
You know, a few months ago I stood at Babi Yar -- that place
where Nazis set out to destroy the soul of a people. What I saw
strengthened my resolve never to let forces of hatred emerge
unopposed -- and my resolve always to fight for a future
dedicated to freedom and to the value of every human life.
2
On holidays like this, we also remember something more
powerful than pain -- the strength of faith, and the triumph of
the inextinguishable human spirit. That's what we think of when
we see the menorah -- this reminder of history's first recorded
battle for religious freedom. As a symbol of the centuries-long
quest for liberty and tolerance, it proudly shines with courage
and with constancy, with conscience and with strength.
Today, as we and millions of others across the world light
the menorah's candles, we are joined together in that light.
Hanukkah comes in the darkest time of the year as a hopeful
beacon in a long and moonless night.
This year the light shines more brightly than ever -- for,
just as the Temple of Jerusalem was rededicated on Hanukkah, so
are we rededicated to freedom of faith around the world. Look at
the lights shining from Eastern Europe. Look at the brilliant
light generated by the freeing of the Ethiopian Jews -- one of
the most intensive humanitarian airlifts in history. And look at
the blazing hope we're approaching -- peace in the Middle East. 11
Hanukkah is a holiday for families -- celebrating the joy of
being together. It's also a holiday for children -- and I'm
looking forward to having some of you help me play dreidel in a
few minutes -- I'll need some good coaches.
Thank you for being here with us today -- and in the words
inscribed on many Hanukkah lamps: "Blessed shall you be in your
coming and blessed shall you be in your going. " May God bless
you all.
9 Am
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
November 25, 1991
9:30 a.m.
HANUKKAH Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HANUKKAH CEREMONY
December 2, 1991 11:30 a.m.
Room 450
Thank you. Barbara and I, along with the Vice-President and
Marilyn, are honored to welcome you to the White House for the
third year to celebrate the miracle of this holiday of hope.
Hanukkah reminds us of the power of faith and the power of
praise -- in the words of one of its prayers, "we thank [God] for
the miracles, for the redemption, for the mighty deeds and
triumph." We hear the story of the "great miracle that happened
there" -- the sacred oil that lasted eight days. So with this
commemoration we celebrate the fact that faith will triumph.
With its tale of the victory of the Maccabees, Hanukkah also
reminds us of the struggle the Jewish people have borne for
centuries. In this religious holiday we hear the story of
courage -- and hear a call to the world: "Never forget".
Never forget the memory of the millions who have died in so
many battles of good versus evil. Never forget that the freedom
we enjoy carries profound responsibility. Never forget that we
must act to prevent the horrors of anti-semitism, racism and
bigotry.
You know, a few months ago I stood at Babi Yar -- that place
where Nazis set out to destroy the soul of a people. What I saw
strengthened my resolve never to let forces of hatred emerge
unopposed -- and my resolve always to fight for a future
dedicated to freedom and to the value of every human life. 11
2
On holidays like this, we also remember something more
powerful than pain -- the strength of faith, and the triumph of
the inextinguishable human spirit. That's what we think of when
we see the menorah -- this reminder of history's first recorded
battle for religious freedom. As a symbol of the centuries-long
quest for liberty and tolerance, it proudly shines with courage
and with constancy, with conscience and with strength.
Today, as we and millions of others across the world light
the menorah's candles, we are joined together in that light.
Hanukkah comes in the darkest time of the year as a hopeful
beacon in a long and moonless night.
This year the light shines more brightly than ever -- for,
just as the Temple of Jerusalem was rededicated on Hanukkah, so
are we rededicated to freedom of faith around the world. Look at
the lights shining from Eastern Europe. Look at the brilliant
light generated by the freeing of the Ethiopian Jews -- one of
the most intensive humanitarian airlifts in history. And look at
the blazing hope we're approaching -- peace in the Middle East.
Hanukkah is a holiday for families -- celebrating the joy of
being together. It's also a holiday for children -- and I'm
looking forward to having some of you help me play dreidel in a
few minutes -- I'll need some good coaches.
Thank you for being here with us today -- and in the words
inscribed on many Hanukkah lamps: "Blessed shall you be in your
coming and blessed shall you be in your going." May God bless
you all.