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421
at same via
ca together
lore years to lead the fight for the values
have helped provide service to 600,000 cus-
face today.
we share.
tomers in Mississippi, so it is fitting that a
retreat, run
Thank you, and may God bless the United
native son of Mississippi takes on this impor-
e in a world
States of America, the freest, the fairest, the
tant job.
,overnment.
most decent country on the face of the Earth.
Now, about the business at hand, it's re-
S wrong in
Thank you all.
freshing to be here. And it's always refreshing
: about this
to get away from Washington. I share your
Note: The President spoke at 12:55 p.m. in
pride in your new Governor, Kirk Fordice,
Pete Maravich Arena. In his remarks, he re-
ught us to-
You see, he's a commonsense leader who
and creed.
ferred to William E. Davis, chancellor of the
shares our values and visions for America's
university, and head coach Dale Brown and
e to do all
future. And these values, if you do your his-
center Shaquille O'Neal of the L.S.U. Tigers
ited, make
tory, these values have changed the world.
basketball team. A tape was not available for
And we need them now to change America.
come. And
verification of the content of these remarks.
We're in a battle for our future. We're de-
us, I don't
termined to leave our kids the best possible
every one
legacy. And we want America to lead the
the politics
world in good jobs with productive work. And
nitism and
we want to remain a force for world peace
erica.
and freedom. And we're fighting to protect
ords from
Remarks at a Bush-Quayle Rally in
our most basic institution, the American fam-
ed, we are
Jackson, Mississippi
ily. And that's why this year of decision is
k the First
March 6, 1992
so important for America. And that's why
that's all
next Tuesday's election, the primary election,
way, and
Thank you all. Thank you, Governor. And
and then the November general election are
great Na
may I pay my respects to Governor Fordice,
vital to our future. And I'm asking you to
) many of
thank him for that introduction, and tell him
get out the vote and create a resounding
vay, when
how glad I am to be working with him to
mandate for transforming America. Let's
our reach.
help solve the many problems of our Nation.
nominate and elect men and women who
truth, we
And it's great to be with you, Kirk, and of
share our values. We've got much more to
J, I thank
course with the First Lady, Pat. You both
do to get America on the right track. And
Il be able
are off to a wonderful start for this State.
so I'm asking you for 4 more years as Presi-
sightmare
And to the Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant
dent of the United States.
us as it
Governor Briggs, and to Mayor Charles
This country was built on faith and family
e the day
Evers, it's an honor to share the stage. And
and freedom, and we must renew those
my duty
then I see some of our Mississippi Bush-
sources of our strength. We must allow com-
.t is right
Quayle team, my dear friend Clarke Reed
mon sense to prevail in our welfare system,
my level-
and Evelyn McPhail and Ann Wilson. And
restore the connection between welfare and
thank you, Reverend Felder, for the invoca-
work. Americans aren't coldhearted; we're a
d before
tion; to Anna McDonald for her beautiful
caring people. We support those families that
battle for
singing; Jerry Clower, who had you all in
need help. But we want to see government
ir future.
stitches, doing a great emceeing job. And
at every level work together to track down
Id peace.
may I thank the Mississippi Valley State Band
those deadbeat dads, the ones who can't be
a great
and also Pearl High School. Thank you all
bothered to pay the child support. And we've
merican
for the great music.
got to break the cycle of dependency that
alues of
I know of the interest in agriculture here,
destroys dignity and passes down poverty
e're ap
nd I have an announcement of interest to
from one generation to the next. That's
it gets
Mississippians. And I will nominate Jim Huff
wrong. It is cruel. And we've got to work
eck. So,
of Taylorsville to join my administration in
together, coming together to change it.
ing you
Washington as head of the Rural Electrifica-
We're encouraging States-full cooperation
an pri-
tion Administration. His farming, his ranch-
from the Governor-to innovate with
impor-
ing, his manufacturing, and Government ex-
workfare, with plans that help people break
win 4
perience make him the perfect choice to lead
that dependency and begin learning work
the REA. Insured loans and loan guarantees
skills.
422
Mar. 6 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
Administration
And we will continue also in another front
gress to pass tax cuts and incentives, inves
more in manuf.
to fight for parents' right to choose their
ment incentives to get this economy moving
new jobs, and
schools, school choice. School choice is at the
again, and that means pass a new investment
agricultural exp
heart of America 2000, our strategy to lit-
tax allowance. To get real estate up and run-
jobs on Mississ
erally revolutionize American education. And
ning, that means pass incentives like a $5,000
agribusiness.
my wife, Barbara, recently joined Governor
tax credit for those first-time homebuyers,
But my opp
Fordice and your lovely First Lady, Pat, in
those young marrieds that want to buy their
tionism, a retre
the town of Winona to kick off Mississippi
home for the first time. It means rewarding
you cut through
2000, your own State's commitment to fun-
risk to those who create jobs, and that means
and the patrioti
damental reform. We're going to stay the
cut the tax on capital gains so we can get
talk about fight
course and help every single kid in America
more businesses going.
eign goods. L
have the best possible education. That means
But instead of passing my plan, the big
American flag 1
you.
spenders who control the United States Con-
flag of surrende
Today, March 6th, is a World Day of Pray-
gress had other ideas. They pushed through
that you and I ]
er. And I think it's quite a commentary on
one of their own. And here's what's in it for
we compete. N
things that the World Day of Prayer is ob-
you: a tiny, temporary tax cut, 25 cents, a
tory have we tu
served a lot more fervently in Mississippi and
quarter a day for each man, woman, and
and we are not
in our State of Texas than it is in Washington,
child in America. And here's the catch: You
And I put m
DC. And speaking of Washington, the House
can keep that quarter in exchange for $100
er. Level the pl
there and the Senate both open their daily
billion in new taxes. Now, the Democrats call
worker will ou
sessions with a prayer. But there's something
that new revenue. And I call it your money.
perform anyor
wrong when our kids cannot participate in
If you feel the way I do, tell the Congress,
you know wha
voluntary prayer in the classrooms of the
"Keep the change, and keep your hands off
bragging if you
United States of America. And we need to
the taxpayers' wallets."
No, we're A
change that.
Now, right here in Mississippi, you don
Mississippi. An
You see, parents, not some bureaucrat in
take storm warnings lightly. Hurricanes and
cause we value
Washington, know what is best for their chil-
tornadoes, nothing to trifle with. Well, Con-
we're the wor
dren. And that's why I worked to win a child
gress better not mistake my veto warning.
whenever our ,
care bill, a good one, that provides parents
The storm flags are flying. And if the liberals
to defend ther
the rights to choose who provides the care.
send me that tax bill, I'll send it back faster
fenses strong. 1
And we know America is first as long as we
than a Mississippi whirlwind. And I will veto
sage, I propose
put the family first.
it the very day that I receive it.
sible cuts to }
For 3 years I've had to fight the liberal
And let me say to the Congressmen that
line with the n
leadership of Congress. And I'm going to
might be listening up there in Washington:
the liberals, tn
continue to stand for the principle, no matter
Remember, I've set a deadline, March 20th.
the scalpel and
how daunting the odds. We fought, and we
And I've said to you all: Pass our plan. Get
cannot let that
put judges on the bench who know the rule
our economy moving. Do something for the
country. I will
is to interpret the law, not to legislate from
American people. Set politics aside and stim-
can count on it
the Federal bench. I'm delighted that David
ulate this economy so the men and women
As Presiden
Souter and Clarence Thomas are now mem-
of Mississippi and across our country will
sponsibility for
bers of the Supreme Court.
have more jobs.
country. And
And also another point: I'll use the veto
I like a good fight. And we'll fight if we
guarantee you
when I have to, to stand for principle, to
must, and we will win. And we'll keep to our
enough to mee
stand up for family values. And sometimes
course of leadership in the world economy,
ready when I
even my friends said I was flirting with defeat
and that's absolutely a must if we're going
Kuwait, and w
by casting a veto instead of cutting a deal.
to succeed economically at home. Trade wit
the next crisis;
But we've never lost a veto fight, and I will
our neighbors, trade with the world is vitar.
must let the w
never hesitate to use the veto when principle
It is absolutely essential here in Mississippi.
challenge, Am
is at stake.
A couple of months ago. I visited Peavey
Now, I'm sure you all have
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / Mar. 6
423
of George Bush, 1992
nd incentives, inves
more in manufactured exports means 20,000
Mississippi who became the liberators of Ku-
this economy moving
new jobs, and each extra billion dollars in
wait, and they will tell you military strength
agricultural exports means thousands more
doesn't mean a thing without moral support
ass a new investment
eal estate up and run-
jobs on Mississippi farms and in Mississippi
right here at home.
centives like a $5,000
agribusiness.
And yes, we all know: There were those
st-time homebuyers,
But my opponents are peddling protec-
who didn't support us then. There are those
tionism, a retreat from economic reality. And
who second-guess us now, but not here, not
nat want to buy their
you cut through all the campaign statements
in the State of Mississippi. And when I drew
It means rewarding
jobs, and that means
and the patriotic posturing and all the tough
that line in the sand, you stood with me. And
talk about fighting back by shutting out for-
never would this country tuck tail and let ag-
gains so we can get
eign goods. Look closely. That is not the
gression stand. America did what was right
g my plan, the big
American flag they're waving; it is the white
and good and just, and America prevailed.
flag of surrender. And that is not the America
And we're bringing that same spirit to the
9 United States Con-
"hey pushed through
that you and I know. We do not cut and run;
fight we face today. I want you to join me.
we compete. Never in this Nation's long his-
Bring that same Desert Storm spirit to solv-
ere's what's in it for
tax cut, 25 cents, a
tory have we turned our backs on a challenge,
ing these problems at home, and let our op-
and we are not going to start doing that now.
ponents sound the retreat, run from the reali-
man, woman, and
ere's the catch: You
And I put my faith in the American work-
ties, seek refuge in a world of protectionism
exchange for $100
er. Level the playing field, and the American
and high taxes and big Government. And let
the Democrats call
worker will outthink, outproduce, and out-
them drone on about what's wrong in Amer-
perform anyone, anywhere, anytime. And
ica. We know what is right about our country.
call it your money.
you know what Dizzy Dean said, "It ain't
And that brings me to another point, and
tell the Congress,
bragging if you can back it up."
I want to say it right here in front of the
teep your hands off
No, we're America. We're in the State of
capitol of this great State: Desert Storm
Mississippi. And because we're strong, be-
brought us together, Americans of every
assissippi, you don
-ly. Hurricanes and
cause we value faith and family and freedom,
color and creed. And I am counting on the
good people of this State and all across our
le with. Well, Con-
we're the world's greatest power. Because
whenever our values are threatened, we fight
country, the other 49 States, to build on that
my veto warning.
And if the liberals
to defend them. We need to keep our de-
harmony. And let's stand up and reject the
send it back faster
fenses strong. In my State of the Union Mes-
ugly politics of hatred that is rearing its head
nd. And I will veto
sage, I proposed far-reaching but still respon-
again. Racism and anti-Semitism and bigotry
e it.
sible cuts to bring our Armed Forces into
have no place in the United States of Amer-
line with the new realities of the world. But
ica.
Congressmen that
re in Washington:
the liberals, true to form, want to put down
Let me close with just a couple of words
the scalpel and pick up a meat ax, and we
from the heart. Barbara and I are blessed.
dline, March 20th.
Pass our plan. Get
cannot let that happen to the defenses of this
Let me say parenthetically-it's a little
something for the
country. I will keep America strong, and you
husbandly pride-I happen to think this First
tics aside and stim-
can count on it.
Lady is doing a pretty fine job for the United
men and women
As President, I have a constitutional re-
States of America and for these kids here.
our country will
sponsibility for the national security of this
But we view it this way: We're blessed to
country. And as long as I am President, I
serve this great Nation of ours at a moment
we'll fight if we
guarantee you we will have defenses strong
when so many of the old fears have been
we'll keep to our
enough to meet our responsibilities. We were
driven away, when so many new hopes stand
world economy,
ready when Iraq's brutal dictator invaded
within our reach. Maybe you do the same
st if we're going
Kuwait, and we will be ready when we face
thing, but every day, every day I thank God
nome. Trade wit
the next crisis; make no mistake about it. We
that our young people will be able to follow
he world is vital
must let the world know this: Whatever the
their dreams without the nightmare of nu-
re in Mississippi.
challenge, America will stay strong. We are
clear holocaust hanging over us as it did just
I visited Peavey
the undisputed, trusted leader of the world.
a few years ago. And since the day I took
nd they told me
And as President, I will keep it that way.
the oath of office I made it my duty always
3 exports. Across
Think back a year ago, think back just a
to try to do my best, try to do what is right
depend on ex-
year ago to the calm after Desert Storm. Ask
for this country. I've given it my level-best,
y billion dollars
any one of the proud sons and daughters of
and I am not done yet.
424
Mar. 6 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
Administration of Geo
And you and I have more work ahead be-
norance and helped create a whole new
tended to help frame
fore we've finished our mission. It's a battle
world of enterprise, competition and, with
formation service poli
for our future: It's about jobs; it is about fam-
it, intellectual growth.
The Importance of Lib
ily; it is about world peace, the kind of legacy
Library and information services are vital
Services
we will leave these young kids sitting here
because they help ensure a free citizenry and
in front of me today. Together, we've made
a democratic society. It was appropriate that
Library and inform.
a great beginning to renew the miracle of
the 1991 Conference addressed three major
ways played a significa
From colonial times
American enterprise and to strengthen those
themes of great concern to our own society:
fundamental values of family, faith, and free-
have acquired, preser
literacy, productivity, and democracy. These
information to Amer
dom. And now we're approaching an hour
three issues are now more important than
and information servi
of decision, next week. Don't wait until No-
ever as we work to raise our Nation's edu-
roles and, with the adv
vember. I'm asking you to vote on Tuesday
cational level, to make the American work
in the Republican primary. Give me your
changing the ways in
force preeminent in the world, and to serve
information. As we I
vote in this important election next Tuesday.
as an example to the rest of the world regard-
Help me win 4 more years to lead the fight
century, we should
ing the benefits of a democratic society. We
tributions that librarie
for the values we share.
live in exciting times with our world changing
continue to make in th
Thank you, and may God bless the United
daily. Not only are we on the verge of revolu-
States of America. Thank you very, very
A particular streng
tions in educational practice and workplace
information services
much.
improvements, but technology is helping to
controlled. Whether i.
Note: The President spoke at 4:52 p.m. at
change the very way in which we learn and
sector, these services
work. Library and information services are
the local level where
the State Capitol Building. In his remarks,
he referred to Clarke Reed, State chairman
at the center of this change with new sophis-
sponsive to citizens an
for the Bush-Quayle campaign; Evelyn
ticated technologies that not only improve
to new local needs. Li!
McPhail, chairman of the Republican Party
the quality of information but actually make
a long tradition of fost
of Mississippi; Ann Wilson, Republican na-
it more accessible to the people who need
and expansion of libr.
tional committeewoman; and Rev. Bert
it. It was the realization that library and infor-
zens. In combination.
Felder, senior minister of Galloway Memorial
mation services are in a period of rapid
governments are the
United Methodist Church, Jackson, MS.
change that prompted the establishment of
our Nation's libraries
the 1991 White House Conference on Li-
ices. The Federal role
brary and Information Services.
tion services has bee:
Participants at the White House Con-
and leveraging State a
Message to the Congress
ference considered the themes of literacy,
pand the availability 0
Transmitting the Report of the White
productivity, and democracy, and how library
Americans.
House Conference on Library and
and information services can contribute sig-
Literacy
Information Services
nificantly to the achievement of those goals.
The quest for the
March 6, 1992
The 984 delegates to the Conference in-
eracy. Literacy is a gc
cluded librarians, information specialists, and
every effort to achieve
To the Congress of the United States:
community leaders. They represented all the
that 23 million adult A
I am pleased to transmit to you the Sum-
States and territories and the Federal library
ally illiterate, lacking s}
mary Report of the 1991 White House Con-
community. Prior to the Conference, there
grade level, with
ference on Library and Information Services
had been innumerable pre-Conference fo-
semiliterate, lacking sk
and my recommendations on its contents as
rums involving more than 100,000 Ameri-
grade level. The effec
mandated by the Congress in Public Law
cans. These meetings produced 2,500 initial
Nation are staggering
100-382, section 4.
proposals regarding library and information
selves shut out of opp
The world has changed dramatically since
services. The Conference delegates delib-
governments struggle
the last White House Conference on Library
erated on 95 consolidated proposals before
these disadvantaged in
and Information Services. The thirst for free-
making their final recommendations. I wish
My Administration
dom has swept aside the acceptance of tyr-
to commend the National Commission on Li-
proving education for
anny. New and amazing technologies have
braries and Information Science for its key
broad bipartisan suppc
made ideas accessible to everyone. Books,
role in making the Conference a success. The
idly to implement stra
faxes, computer disks, and television and
BUSH-QUAYLE RALLY
STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1992
4:30 P.M.
THANK YOU, GOVERNOR FORDICE, FOR THE INTRODUCTION.
IT'S GREAT TO BE HERE WITH YOU, KIRK, AND WITH YOUR
LOVELY FIRST LADY (PAT). LT. GOVERNOR BRIGGS, SENATOR
COCHRAN, MAYOR CHARLES EVERS -- IT AN HONOR TO SHARE
THE STAGE. AND I SEE SOME OF OUR MISSISSIPPI BUSH-
QUAYLE TEAM: CLARKE REED, EVELYN MCPHAIL, AND ANN
WILSON. THANK YOU REV. FELDER FOR THE INVOCATION AND
TO ANNA MCDONALD FOR HER BEAUTIFUL SINGING.
Hulf
inser
IT'S REFRESHING TO BE HERE. ((IT'S ALWAYS
REFRESHING TO GET AWAY FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.)) I SHARE
YOUR PRIDE IN YOUR NEW GOVERNOR, KIRK FORDICE. HE'S A
COMMON-SENSE LEADER WHO SHARES OUR VALUES AND OUR
VISION FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE. THESE VALUES HAVE CHANGED
THE WORLD -- AND WE NEED THEM NOW TO CHANGE AMERICA.
- 2 -
WE'RE IN A BATTLE FOR OUR FUTURE: \ WE'RE
DETERMINED TO LEAVE OUR KIDS THE BEST POSSIBLE LEGACY.
11 WE WANT AMERICA TO LEAD THE WORLD IN GOOD JOBS WITH
PRODUCTIVE WORK. 11 WE WANT TO REMAIN A FORCE FOR
WORLD PEACE AND FREEDOM. 11 AND WE'RE FIGHTING TO
PROTECT OUR MOST BASIC INSTITUTION -- THE FAMILY. 111
THAT'S WHY THIS YEAR OF DECISION IS SO IMPORTANT
FOR AMERICA. \ THAT'S WHY NEXT TUESDAY'S PRIMARY
ELECTION -- AND NOVEMBER'S GENERAL ELECTION -- ARE
VITAL TO OUR FUTURE. I'M ASKING YOU TO GET OUT THE
VOTE AND CREATE A RESOUNDING MANDATE FOR TRANSFORMING
AMERICA. \ LET'S NOMINATE AND ELECT MEN AND WOMEN WHO
SHARE OUR VALUES. \ WE'VE GOT MUCH MORE TO DO TO GET
AMERICA ON THE RIGHT TRACK. III SO I'M ASKING YOU FOR
FOUR MORE YEARS AS YOUR PRESIDENT. 1111
THIS COUNTRY WAS BUILT ON FAITH, FAMILY AND
FREEDOM -- AND WE MUST RENEW THOSE SOURCES OF OUR
STRENGTH. 11
- 3 -
WE MUST ALLOW COMMON SENSE TO PREVAIL IN OUR
WELFARE SYSTEM -- RESTORE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN
WELFARE AND WORK. AMERICANS AREN'T COLD HEARTED --
WE'RE A CARING PEOPLE: AMERICANS SUPPORT WELFARE FOR
FAMILIES IN NEED. BUT WE WANT TO SEE GOVERNMENT AT
EVERY LEVEL WORK TOGETHER TO TRACK DOWN THE DEAD-BEAT
DADS -- THE ONES WHO CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO PAY CHILD-
SUPPORT. 11 WE MUST BREAK THE CYCLE OF DEPENDENCY
THAT DESTROYS DIGNITY -- PASSES DOWN POVERTY FROM ONE
GENERATION TO THE NEXT. THAT'S WRONG. THAT'S CRUEL.
AND WE'RE WORKING TO CHANGE IT. WE'RE ENCOURAGING
STATES TO INNOVATE WITH WORKFARE, WITH PLANS THAT HELP
PEOPLE BREAK WELFARE DEPENDENCY AND BEGIN LEARNING WORK
SKILLS. 11
- 4 -
AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR THE PARENTS'
RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS. SCHOOL
CHOICE IS AT THE HEART OF AMERICA 2000, OUR STRATEGY TO
LITERALLY REVOLUTIONIZE AMERICAN EDUCATION. MY WIFE
BARBARA RECENTLY JOINED GOV. FORDICE, AND YOUR LOVELY
FIRST LADY, PAT FORDICE, IN THE TOWN OF WINONA [WYE-
NONA] TO KICK OFF MISSISSIPPI 2000 -- YOUR OWN STATE'S
COMMITMENT TO REFORM. \
TODAY, MARCH 6, IS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER. AND I
THINK IT'S QUITE A COMMENTARY ON THINGS THAT WORLD DAY
OF PRAYER IS OBSERVED A LOT MORE FERVENTLY IN
MISSISSIPPI THAN IT IS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. \ THERE'S
SOMETHING WRONG WHEN OUR KIDS CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN
VOLUNTARY PRAYER IN THE CLASSROOM. WE NEED TO CHANGE
THAT. 11
- 5 -
PARENTS -- NOT SOME BUREAUCRAT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
-- KNOW WHAT IS BEST FOR THEIR CHILDREN. 11 THAT'S WHY
I WORKED TO WIN A CHILD-CARE BILL THAT PROVIDES PARENTS
THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHO PROVIDES THE CARE. WE KNOW
AMERICA IS FIRST AS LONG AS WE PUT THE FAMILY FIRST. 11
FOR THREE YEARS I'VE HAD TO FIGHT THE LIBERAL
LEADERSHIP OF CONGRESS. AND I WILL CONTINUE TO STAND
FOR PRINCIPLE NO MATTER HOW DAUNTING THE ODDS. WE'VE
FOUGHT, AND WE'VE PUT JUDGES ON THE BENCH WHO KNOW
THEIR ROLE IS TO INTERPRET THE LAW -- NOT TO LEGISLATE
FROM THE FEDERAL BENCH. I'LL USE THE VETO WHEN I HAVE
TO -- TO STAND FOR PRINCIPLE -- TO STAND UP FOR FAMILY
VALUES. 11 SOMETIMES EVEN MY FRIENDS SAID I WAS
FLIRTING WITH DEFEAT BY CASTING A VETO INSTEAD OF
CUTTING A DEAL. BUT WE'VE NEVER LOST A VETO FIGHT --
AND I'LL NEVER HESITATE TO USE THE VETO WHEN PRINCIPLE
IS AT STAKE. 11
- 6 -
THE LIBERAL LEADERSHIP OF THE CONGRESS IS ONCE
AGAIN ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH MY VETO. YOU REMEMBER
I'VE ASKED CONGRESS TO PASS TAX CUTS AND INCENTIVES TO
GET THE ECONOMY MOVING -- TO GET REAL ESTATE UP AND
RUNNING, TO REWARD RISK-TAKERS WHO CREATE GOOD JOBS. 11
IT'S TIME TO QUIT PUNISHING PEOPLE WHO CREATE JOBS --
CUT THE TAX ON CAPITAL GAINS. ///
BUT INSTEAD OF PASSING MY PLAN, THE BIG SPENDERS
WHO CONTROL THE CONGRESS HAD OTHER IDEAS. THEY PUSHED
THROUGH ONE OF THEIR OWN. HERE'S WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
A TINY TEMPORARY TAX CUT -- 25 CENTS -- A QUARTER-A-
DAY FOR EACH MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD IN AMERICA. AND
HERE'S THE CATCH: YOU CAN KEEP THAT QUARTER --IN
EXCHANGE FOR 100 BILLION DOLLARS IN NEW TAXES. 11 THE
DEMOCRATS CALL THAT "NEW REVENUE." I CALL IT: YOUR
MONEY. 114111
IF YOU FEEL THE WAY I DO, YOU'LL TELL THE
CONGRESS: KEEP THE CHANGE -- AND KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF
THE TAXPAYERS' WALLETS. 11
- 7 -
NOW, HERE IN MISSISSIPPI, YOU DON'T TAKE STORM
WARNINGS LIGHTLY. HURRICANES AND TORNADOES ARE NOTHING
TO TRIFLE WITH. WELL, CONGRESS BETTER NOT MISTAKE MY
VETO WARNING. 11 THE STORM FLAGS ARE FLYING. 11 IF THE
LIBERALS SEND ME THEIR SCHEME, I'LL SEND IT BACK FASTER
THAN A MISSISSIPPI WHIRLWIND. I'LL VETO IT. 11
REMEMBER: I'VE SET A DEADLINE: MARCH 20. I'VE
SAID TO CONGRESS: PASS OUR PLAN, \ GET OUR ECONOMY
MOVING, \ DO SOMETHING NOW FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
- 8 -
WE'LL FIGHT AS WE MUST -- AND WE'LL WIN. AND
WE'LL KEEP TO OUR COURSE OF LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD
ECONOMY -- THAT'S ABSOLUTELY A MUST IF WE'RE TO SUCCEED
ECONOMICALLY AT HOME. TRADE WITH OUR NEIGHBORS --
TRADE WITH THE WORLD -- IS IMPORTANT HERE IN
MISSISSIPPI. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, I VISITED PEAVEY
ELECTRONICS IN MERIDIAN. THEY TOLD ME FORTY PERCENT OF
THEIR SALES ARE EXPORTS. ACROSS THE STATE, 45,000 JOBS
NOW DEPEND ON EXPORTS. AND REMEMBER, EVERY BILLION
DOLLARS MORE IN MANUFACTURED EXPORTS MEANS 20,000 NEW
JOBS -- AND EACH EXTRA BILLION DOLLARS IN AGRICULTURAL
EXPORTS MEANS THOUSANDS MORE JOBS ON MISSISSIPPI FARMS
AND IN MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS. 11
BUT MY OPPONENTS ARE PEDDLING PROTECTIONISM -- A
RETREAT FROM ECONOMIC REALITY. CUT THROUGH ALL THE
PATRIOTIC POSTURING -- ALL THE TOUGH TALK ABOUT
"FIGHTING BACK" BY SHUTTING OUT FOREIGN GOODS. LOOK
CLOSELY. THAT'S NOT THE AMERICAN FLAG THEY'RE WAVING -
- IT'S THE WHITE FLAG OF SURRENDER. 11 WELL, THAT'S
NOT THE AMERICA YOU AND I KNOW. 11
- 9 -
AMERICA DOESN'T CUT AND RUN -- WE COMPETE. NEVER
IN THIS NATION'S LONG HISTORY HAVE WE TURNED OUR BACKS
ler then before to do the now
ON A CHALLENGE -- AND WE WON'T START NOW.
I PUT MY FAITH IN THE AMERICAN WORKER: LEVEL THE
PLAYING FIELD, AND THE AMERICAN WORKER WILL OUT-THINK,
OUT-PRODUCE AND OUT-PERFORM ANYONE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME.
11 AND YOU KNOW WHAT DIZZY DEAN SAID: "IT AIN'T
BRAGGING IF YOU CAN BACK IT UP." 1111
WE'RE STRONG BECAUSE WE VALUE FAITH, FAMILY, AND
FREEDOM. WE'RE THE WORLD'S GREATEST POWER BECAUSE
WHENEVER OUR VALUES ARE THREATENED, WE FIGHT TO DEFEND
THEM. WE NEED TO KEEP OUR DEFENSES STRONG. IN MY
STATE OF THE UNION MESSAGE, I PROPOSED FAR-REACHING,
BUT STILL RESPONSIBLE CUTS TO BRING OUR ARMED FORCES
INTO LINE WITH THE NEW REALITIES OF THE WORLD. BUT THE
LIBERALS, TRUE TO FORM, WANT TO PUT DOWN THE SCALPEL
AND PICK UP A MEAT AXE. WE CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN. \
WE WILL KEEP AMERICA STRONG -- YOU CAN COUNT ON IT.
1111
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AS PRESIDENT, I HAVE A CONSTITUTIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY OF THIS
COUNTRY. AND AS LONG AS I AM PRESIDENT, I GUARANTEE
YOU WE WILL HAVE DEFENSES STRONG ENOUGH TO MEET OUR
RESPONSIBILITIES. WE WERE READY WHEN IRAQ'S BRUTAL
DICTATOR INVADED KUWAIT, AND WE WILL BE READY WHEN WE
FACE THE NEXT CRISIS.
WE MUST LET THE WORLD KNOW THIS: WHATEVER THE
CHALLENGE, AMERICA WILL STAY STRONG. AMERICA IS IN IT
TO WIN. ///
THINK BACK A YEAR AGO -- TO THE CALM AFTER DESERT
STORM. ASK ANY ONE OF THE PROUD SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF
MISSISSIPPI WHO BECAME LIBERATORS OF KUWAIT: THEY'LL
TELL YOU MILITARY STRENGTH DOESN'T MEAN A THING WITHOUT
MORAL SUPPORT RIGHT HERE AT HOME.
- 11 -
YES, WE ALL KNOW: THERE WERE THOSE WHO DIDN'T
SUPPORT US THEN THERE ARE THOSE WHO SECOND GUESS US
NOW. BUT NOT HERE - -- NOT IN MISSISSIPPI. WHEN I DREW
THAT LINE IN THE SAND -- -- YOU STOOD WITH ME. NEVER
WOULD THIS COUNTRY TUCK TAIL // AND LET AGGRESSION
STAND. // AMERICA DID WHAT WAS RIGHT AND GOOD AND
JUST - -- AND AMERICA PREVAILED. //
WE'RE BRINGING THAT SAME SPIRIT TO THE FIGHT WE
FACE TODAY. LET MY OPPONENTS SOUND THE RETREAT -- RUN
FROM THE NEW REALITIES, SEEK REFUGE IN A WORLD OF
PROTECTIONISM, HIGH TAXES AND BIG GOVERNMENT. LET THEM
DRONE ON ABOUT WHAT'S WRONG IN AMERICA: WE KNOW WHAT'S
RIGHT. THAT BRINGS ME TO ANOTHER POINT. DESERT STORM
BROUGHT US TOGETHER -- AMERICANS OF EVERY COLOR AND
CREED. AND, I 'M COUNTING ON THE GOOD PEOPLE OF
MISSISSIPPI TO BUILD ON THAT HARMONY. LET'S STAND UP
AND REJECT THE UGLY POLITICS OF HATRED THAT IS REARING
Racism and
ITS HEAD AGAIN. ^ ANTI-SEMITISM AND BIGOTRY HAVE NO
PLACE IN AMERICA. //
- 12 -
LET ME JUST CLOSE WITH A FEW WORDS FROM THE HEART.
BARBARA AND I ARE BLESSED -- BLESSED TO SERVE THIS
GREAT NATION OF OURS AT A MOMENT WHEN SO MANY OF THE
nuclear
OLD FEARS HAVE BEEN DRIVEN AWAY. WHEN SO MANY NEW
HOPES STAND WITHIN OUR REACH N AND SINCE THE DAY I TOOK
THE OATH OF OFFICE I MADE IT MY DUTY ALWAYS TO TRY TO
DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY. I'VE GIVEN IT MY
LEVEL BEST -- AND I'M NOT DONE YET. 11
YOU AND I HAVE MORE WORK AHEAD BEFORE WE'VE
FINISHED OUR MISSION. IT'S A BATTLE FOR OUR FUTURE:
IT'S ABOUT JOBS, FAMILY, PEACE -- THE KIND OF LEGACY
WE'LL LEAVE OUR KIDS.
- 13 -
TOGETHER, WE'VE MADE A GREAT BEGINNING TO RENEW
THE MIRACLE OF AMERICAN ENTERPRISE -- AND TO STRENGTHEN
OUR VALUES OF FAMILY, FAITH AND FREEDOM. NOW WE'RE
APPROACHING AN HOUR OF DECISION -- NEXT WEEK. DON'T
WAIT UNTIL NOVEMBER. 11 I'M ASKING YOU TO VOTE ON
TUESDAY IN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY. 11 GIVE ME YOUR
VOTE IN THIS IMPORTANT ELECTION NEXT TUESDAY.. HELP ME
WIN FOUR MORE YEARS TO LEAD THE FIGHT FOR THE VALUES WE
SHARE. ////
THANK YOU, AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
#
#
#
BUSH-QUAYLE RALLY
STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1992
4:30 P.M.
THANK YOU, GOVERNOR FORDICE, FOR THE INTRODUCTION.
IT'S GREAT TO BE HERE WITH YOU, KIRK, AND WITH YOUR
LOVELY FIRST LADY (PAT). LT. GOVERNOR BRIGGS, SENATOR
COCHRAN, MAYOR CHARLES EVERS -- IT AN HONOR TO SHARE
THE STAGE. AND I SEE SOME OF OUR MISSISSIPPI BUSH-
QUAYLE TEAM: CLARKE REED, EVELYN MCPHAIL, AND ANN
WILSON. THANK YOU REV. FELDER FOR THE INVOCATION AND
TO ANNA MCDONALD FOR HER BEAUTIFUL SINGING.
IT'S REFRESHING TO BE HERE. ((IT'S ALWAYS
REFRESHING TO GET AWAY FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.)) I SHARE
YOUR PRIDE IN YOUR NEW GOVERNOR, KIRK FORDICE. HE'S A
COMMON-SENSE LEADER WHO SHARES OUR VALUES AND OUR
VISION FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE. THESE VALUES HAVE CHANGED
THE WORLD -- AND WE NEED THEM NOW TO CHANGE AMERICA.
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WE'RE IN A BATTLE FOR OUR FUTURE: \ WE'RE
DETERMINED TO LEAVE OUR KIDS THE BEST POSSIBLE LEGACY.
11 WE WANT AMERICA TO LEAD THE WORLD IN GOOD JOBS WITH
PRODUCTIVE WORK. 11 WE WANT TO REMAIN A FORCE FOR
WORLD PEACE AND FREEDOM. 11 AND WE'RE FIGHTING TO
PROTECT OUR MOST BASIC INSTITUTION -- THE FAMILY. III
THAT'S WHY THIS YEAR OF DECISION IS SO IMPORTANT
FOR AMERICA. \ THAT'S WHY NEXT TUESDAY'S PRIMARY
ELECTION -- AND NOVEMBER'S GENERAL ELECTION -- ARE
VITAL TO OUR FUTURE. I'M ASKING YOU TO GET OUT THE
VOTE AND CREATE A RESOUNDING MANDATE FOR TRANSFORMING
AMERICA. \ LET'S NOMINATE AND ELECT MEN AND WOMEN WHO
SHARE OUR VALUES. \ WE'VE GOT MUCH MORE TO DO TO GET
AMERICA ON THE RIGHT TRACK. III so I'M ASKING YOU FOR
FOUR MORE YEARS AS YOUR PRESIDENT. 1111
THIS COUNTRY WAS BUILT ON FAITH, FAMILY AND
FREEDOM -- AND WE MUST RENEW THOSE SOURCES OF OUR
STRENGTH. 11
- 3 -
WE MUST ALLOW COMMON SENSE TO PREVAIL IN OUR
WELFARE SYSTEM -- RESTORE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN
WELFARE AND WORK. AMERICANS AREN'T COLD HEARTED --
WE'RE A CARING PEOPLE: AMERICANS SUPPORT WELFARE FOR
FAMILIES IN NEED. BUT WE WANT TO SEE GOVERNMENT AT
EVERY LEVEL WORK TOGETHER TO TRACK DOWN THE DEAD-BEAT
DADS -- THE ONES WHO CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO PAY CHILD-
SUPPORT. 11 WE MUST BREAK THE CYCLE OF DEPENDENCY
THAT DESTROYS DIGNITY -- PASSES DOWN POVERTY FROM ONE
GENERATION TO THE NEXT. THAT'S WRONG. THAT'S CRUEL.
AND WE'RE WORKING TO CHANGE IT. WE'RE ENCOURAGING
STATES TO INNOVATE WITH WORKFARE, WITH PLANS THAT HELP
PEOPLE BREAK WELFARE DEPENDENCY AND BEGIN LEARNING WORK
SKILLS. 11
- 4 -
AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR THE PARENTS'
RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS. SCHOOL
CHOICE IS AT THE HEART OF AMERICA 2000, OUR STRATEGY TO
LITERALLY REVOLUTIONIZE AMERICAN EDUCATION. MY WIFE
BARBARA RECENTLY JOINED GOV. FORDICE, AND YOUR LOVELY
FIRST LADY, PAT FORDICE, IN THE TOWN OF WINONA [WYE-
NONA] TO KICK OFF MISSISSIPPI 2000 -- YOUR OWN STATE'S
COMMITMENT TO REFORM. \
TODAY, MARCH 6, IS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER. AND I
THINK IT'S QUITE A COMMENTARY ON THINGS THAT WORLD DAY
OF PRAYER IS OBSERVED A LOT MORE FERVENTLY IN
MISSISSIPPI THAN IT IS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. \ THERE'S
SOMETHING WRONG WHEN OUR KIDS CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN
VOLUNTARY PRAYER IN THE CLASSROOM. WE NEED TO CHANGE
THAT. 11
- 5 -
PARENTS -- NOT SOME BUREAUCRAT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
-- KNOW WHAT IS BEST FOR THEIR CHILDREN. 11 THAT'S WHY
I WORKED TO WIN A CHILD-CARE BILL THAT PROVIDES PARENTS
THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHO PROVIDES THE CARE. WE KNOW
AMERICA IS FIRST AS LONG AS WE PUT THE FAMILY FIRST. 11
FOR THREE YEARS I'VE HAD TO FIGHT THE LIBERAL
LEADERSHIP OF CONGRESS. AND I WILL CONTINUE TO STAND
FOR PRINCIPLE NO MATTER HOW DAUNTING THE ODDS. WE'VE
FOUGHT, AND WE'VE PUT JUDGES ON THE BENCH WHO KNOW
THEIR ROLE IS TO INTERPRET THE LAW -- NOT TO LEGISLATE
FROM THE FEDERAL BENCH. I'LL USE THE VETO WHEN I HAVE
TO -- TO STAND FOR PRINCIPLE -- TO STAND UP FOR FAMILY
VALUES. 11 SOMETIMES EVEN MY FRIENDS SAID I WAS
FLIRTING WITH DEFEAT BY CASTING A VETO INSTEAD OF
CUTTING A DEAL. BUT WE'VE NEVER LOST A VETO FIGHT --
AND I'LL NEVER HESITATE TO USE THE VETO WHEN PRINCIPLE
IS AT STAKE. 11
- 6 -
THE LIBERAL LEADERSHIP OF THE CONGRESS IS ONCE
AGAIN ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH MY VETO. YOU REMEMBER
I'VE ASKED CONGRESS TO PASS TAX CUTS AND INCENTIVES TO
GET THE ECONOMY MOVING -- TO GET REAL ESTATE UP AND
RUNNING, TO REWARD RISK-TAKERS WHO CREATE GOOD JOBS. 11
IT'S TIME TO QUIT PUNISHING PEOPLE WHO CREATE JOBS --
CUT THE TAX ON CAPITAL GAINS. ///
BUT INSTEAD OF PASSING MY PLAN, THE BIG SPENDERS
WHO CONTROL THE CONGRESS HAD OTHER IDEAS. THEY PUSHED
THROUGH ONE OF THEIR OWN. HERE'S WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
A TINY TEMPORARY TAX CUT -- 25 CENTS -- A QUARTER-A-
DAY FOR EACH MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD IN AMERICA. AND
HERE'S THE CATCH: YOU CAN KEEP THAT QUARTER --IN
EXCHANGE FOR 100 BILLION DOLLARS IN NEW TAXES. 11 THE
DEMOCRATS CALL THAT "NEW REVENUE." I CALL IT: YOUR
MONEY. 11
IF YOU FEEL THE WAY I DO, YOU'LL TELL THE
CONGRESS: KEEP THE CHANGE -- AND KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF
THE TAXPAYERS' WALLETS. 11
- 7 -
NOW, HERE IN MISSISSIPPI, YOU DON'T TAKE STORM
WARNINGS LIGHTLY. HURRICANES AND TORNADOES ARE NOTHING
TO TRIFLE WITH. WELL, CONGRESS BETTER NOT MISTAKE MY
VETO WARNING. 11 THE STORM FLAGS ARE FLYING. 11 IF THE
LIBERALS SEND ME THEIR SCHEME, I'LL SEND IT BACK FASTER
THAN A MISSISSIPPI WHIRLWIND. I'LL VETO IT. 11
REMEMBER: I'VE SET A DEADLINE: MARCH 20. I'VE
SAID TO CONGRESS: PASS OUR PLAN, \ GET OUR ECONOMY
MOVING, \ DO SOMETHING NOW FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
1111
- 8 -
WE'LL FIGHT AS WE MUST -- AND WE'LL WIN. AND
WE'LL KEEP TO OUR COURSE OF LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD
ECONOMY -- THAT'S ABSOLUTELY A MUST IF WE'RE TO SUCCEED
ECONOMICALLY AT HOME. TRADE WITH OUR NEIGHBORS --
TRADE WITH THE WORLD -- IS IMPORTANT HERE IN
MISSISSIPPI. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, I VISITED PEAVEY
ELECTRONICS IN MERIDIAN. THEY TOLD ME FORTY PERCENT OF
THEIR SALES ARE EXPORTS. ACROSS THE STATE, 45,000 JOBS
NOW DEPEND ON EXPORTS. AND REMEMBER, EVERY BILLION
DOLLARS MORE IN MANUFACTURED EXPORTS MEANS 20,000 NEW
JOBS -- AND EACH EXTRA BILLION DOLLARS IN AGRICULTURAL
EXPORTS MEANS THOUSANDS MORE JOBS ON MISSISSIPPI FARMS
AND IN MISSISSIPPI AGRIBUSINESS. 11
BUT MY OPPONENTS ARE PEDDLING PROTECTIONISM -- A
RETREAT FROM ECONOMIC REALITY. CUT THROUGH ALL THE
PATRIOTIC POSTURING -- ALL THE TOUGH TALK ABOUT
"FIGHTING BACK" BY SHUTTING OUT FOREIGN GOODS. LOOK
CLOSELY. THAT'S NOT THE AMERICAN FLAG THEY'RE WAVING -
- IT'S THE WHITE FLAG OF SURRENDER. 11 WELL, THAT'S
NOT THE AMERICA YOU AND I KNOW. 11
- 9 -
AMERICA DOESN'T CUT AND RUN -- WE COMPETE. NEVER
IN THIS NATION'S LONG HISTORY HAVE WE TURNED OUR BACKS
ON A CHALLENGE -- AND WE WON'T START NOW. 11
I PUT MY FAITH IN THE AMERICAN WORKER: LEVEL THE
PLAYING FIELD, AND THE AMERICAN WORKER WILL OUT-THINK,
OUT-PRODUCE AND OUT-PERFORM ANYONE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME.
11 AND YOU KNOW WHAT DIZZY DEAN SAID: "IT AIN'T
BRAGGING IF YOU CAN BACK IT UP." 1111
WE'RE STRONG BECAUSE WE VALUE FAITH, FAMILY, AND
FREEDOM. WE'RE THE WORLD'S GREATEST POWER BECAUSE
WHENEVER OUR VALUES ARE THREATENED, WE FIGHT TO DEFEND
THEM. WE NEED TO KEEP OUR DEFENSES STRONG. IN MY
STATE OF THE UNION MESSAGE, I PROPOSED FAR-REACHING,
BUT STILL RESPONSIBLE CUTS TO BRING OUR ARMED FORCES
INTO LINE WITH THE NEW REALITIES OF THE WORLD. BUT THE
LIBERALS, TRUE TO FORM, WANT TO PUT DOWN THE SCALPEL
AND PICK UP A MEAT AXE. WE CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN. \
WE WILL KEEP AMERICA STRONG -- YOU CAN COUNT ON IT.
- 10 -
AS PRESIDENT, I HAVE A CONSTITUTIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY OF THIS
COUNTRY. AND AS LONG AS I AM PRESIDENT, I GUARANTEE
YOU WE WILL HAVE DEFENSES STRONG ENOUGH TO MEET OUR
RESPONSIBILITIES. WE WERE READY WHEN IRAQ'S BRUTAL
DICTATOR INVADED KUWAIT, AND WE WILL BE READY WHEN WE
FACE THE NEXT CRISIS.
WE MUST LET THE WORLD KNOW THIS: WHATEVER THE
CHALLENGE, AMERICA WILL STAY STRONG. AMERICA IS IN IT
TO WIN. ///
THINK BACK A YEAR AGO -- TO THE CALM AFTER DESERT
STORM. ASK ANY ONE OF THE PROUD SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF
MISSISSIPPI WHO BECAME LIBERATORS OF KUWAIT: THEY'LL
TELL YOU MILITARY STRENGTH DOESN'T MEAN A THING WITHOUT
MORAL SUPPORT RIGHT HERE AT HOME.
- 11 -
YES, WE ALL KNOW: THERE WERE THOSE WHO DIDN'T
SUPPORT US THEN -- THERE ARE THOSE WHO SECOND GUESS US
NOW. BUT NOT HERE -- NOT IN MISSISSIPPI. WHEN I DREW
THAT LINE IN THE SAND -- YOU STOOD WITH ME. NEVER
WOULD THIS COUNTRY TUCK TAIL 11 AND LET AGGRESSION
STAND. // AMERICA DID WHAT WAS RIGHT AND GOOD AND
JUST -- AND AMERICA PREVAILED. //
WE'RE BRINGING THAT SAME SPIRIT TO THE FIGHT WE
FACE TODAY. LET MY OPPONENTS SOUND THE RETREAT -- RUN
FROM THE NEW REALITIES, SEEK REFUGE IN A WORLD OF
PROTECTIONISM, HIGH TAXES AND BIG GOVERNMENT. LET THEM
DRONE ON ABOUT WHAT'S WRONG IN AMERICA: WE KNOW WHAT'S
RIGHT. THAT BRINGS ME TO ANOTHER POINT. DESERT STORM
BROUGHT US TOGETHER -- AMERICANS OF EVERY COLOR AND
CREED. AND, I 'M COUNTING ON THE GOOD PEOPLE OF
MISSISSIPPI TO BUILD ON THAT HARMONY. LET'S STAND UP
AND REJECT THE UGLY POLITICS OF HATRED THAT IS REARING
ITS HEAD AGAIN. ANTI-SEMITISM AND BIGOTRY HAVE NO
PLACE IN AMERICA./
- 12 -
LET ME JUST CLOSE WITH A FEW WORDS FROM THE HEART.
BARBARA AND I ARE BLESSED -- BLESSED TO SERVE THIS
GREAT NATION OF OURS AT A MOMENT WHEN SO MANY OF THE
OLD FEARS HAVE BEEN DRIVEN AWAY. WHEN SO MANY NEW
HOPES STAND WITHIN OUR REACH. AND SINCE THE DAY I TOOK
THE OATH OF OFFICE I MADE IT MY DUTY ALWAYS TO TRY TO
DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY. I'VE GIVEN IT MY
LEVEL BEST -- AND I'M NOT DONE YET. 11
YOU AND I HAVE MORE WORK AHEAD BEFORE WE'VE
FINISHED OUR MISSION. IT'S A BATTLE FOR OUR FUTURE:
IT'S ABOUT JOBS, FAMILY, PEACE -- THE KIND OF LEGACY
WE'LL LEAVE OUR KIDS.
- 13 -
TOGETHER, WE'VE MADE A GREAT BEGINNING TO RENEW
THE MIRACLE OF AMERICAN ENTERPRISE -- AND TO STRENGTHEN
OUR VALUES OF FAMILY, FAITH AND FREEDOM. NOW WE'RE
APPROACHING AN HOUR OF DECISION -- NEXT WEEK. DON'T
WAIT UNTIL NOVEMBER. 11 I'M ASKING YOU TO VOTE ON
TUESDAY -- IN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY. 11 GIVE ME YOUR
VOTE IN THIS IMPORTANT ELECTION NEXT TUESDAY. HELP ME
WIN FOUR MORE YEARS TO LEAD THE FIGHT FOR THE VALUES WE
SHARE. 1111
THANK YOU, AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 4, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
JOSEPH P. DUGGAN
SUBJECT:
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI RALLY
I. SUMMARY
On Friday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. in front of the
Mississippi Statehouse in Jackson, you will address 4,000
state workers, students, and members of the community. This
is a Bush-Quayle campaign rally.
II. DISCUSSION
The address (12 minutes, on teleprompter) is patterned
after your stump speech. It touches on family, welfare and
education reform, your economic plan, and defense.
(Duggan/Simon)
March 4, 1992
Draft 7
Jackson
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
BUSH-QUAYLE RALLY
STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1992
4:30 p.m.
It's refreshing to be here. ((It's always refreshing to get
away from Washington, D.C.)) I share your pride in your new
governor, Kirk Fordice. He's a common-sense leader who shares
our values and our vision for America's future. These values
have changed the world -- and we need them now to change America.
We're in a battle for our future: \ We're determined to
leave our kids the best possible legacy. 11 We want America to
lead the world in good jobs with productive work. 11 We want to
remain a force for world peace and freedom. 11 And we're
fighting to protect our most basic institution -- the family. 111
That's why this year of decision is so important for
America. \ That's why next Tuesday's primary election -- and
November's general election -- are vital to our future. I'm
asking you to get out the vote and create a resounding mandate
for transforming America. \ Let's nominate and elect men and
women who share our values. \ We've got much more to do to get:
America on the right track. 111 So I'm asking you for four more
years as your President. 1111
This country was built on faith, family and freedom -- and
we must renew those sources of our strength. 11
We must allow common sense to prevail in our welfare system
-- restore the connection between welfare and work. Americans
2.
aren't cold hearted -- they're a caring people: They'll support
welfare for families in need. But Americans want to see
government at every level work together to track down the dead-
beat Dads -- the ones who can't be bothered to pay child-support.
11 They want to see us break the cycle of dependency that
destroys dignity -- passes down poverty from one generation to:
the next. That's wrong. That's cruel. And we're going to
change it. 11
And we will continue to fight for the parents' right to
choose their children's schools. School choice is at the heart
of America 2000, our strategy to literally revolutionize American
education. My wife Barbara recently joined Gov. Fordice, and.
your lovely First Lady, Pat Fordice, in the town of Winona [WYE--
nona] to kick off Mississippi 2000 -- your own state's commitment
to reform. \
By the way, I've never agreed with the notion of expelling
God from the classroom. Today, March 6, is World Day of Prayer.
And I think it's quite a commentary on things that World Day of:
Prayer is observed a lot more fervently in Mississippi than it is
in Washington, D.C. \ There's something wrong when a kid can get
a condom in school but cannot lead the class in a voluntary
prayer. Well, that's wrong -- and we need to change it. 11
Parents -- not some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C. -- know
what is best for their children. 11 That's why I worked to win a
child-care bill that provides parents the right to choose who
provides the care. We know America is first as long as we put
3
the family first. 11
For three years I've had to fight the liberal leadership of
Congress. And I will continue to stand for principle no matter
how daunting the odds. We've fought, and we've put judges on the
bench who know their role is to interpret the law -- not to
legislate. I'll use the veto when I have to -- to stand for
principle -- to stand up for family values. 11 Sometimes even
my friends said I was flirting with defeat by casting a veto
instead of cutting a deal. But we've never lost a veto fight --
and I'll never hesitate to use the veto when principle is at
stake. 11
The liberal leadership of the Congress is once again on a
collision course with my veto. You remember I've asked Congress
to pass tax cuts and incentives to get the economy moving -- to
get real estate up and running, to reward risk-takers who create
good jobs. 11
But instead of passing my plan, the big spenders that
control the Congress had other ideas. They pushed through one of
their own. Here's what's in it for you: a tiny temporary tax
cut -- 25 cents -- a quarter-a-day for each man, woman and child
in America. And here's the catch: you can keep that quarter --
in exchange for 100 billion dollars in new taxes. 11 The
Democrats call that "new revenue. I call it: your money. 11
If you feel the way I do, you'll tell the Congress: Keep
the change -- and keep your hands off the taxpayers' wallets.
11
Count on it: the liberals are going to tax the Middle Class
4
for the same reason Willie Sutton robbed banks -- because that's
where the money is. 11
Well, let me put your minds at ease. In Mississippi, you
don't take storm warnings lightly. Hurricanes and tornadoes are
nothing to trifle with. Well, Congress better not mistake my
veto warning. 11 The storm flags are flying. 11 If the liberals
send me their scheme, I'll send it back faster than a Mississippi
whirlwind. I'll veto it. 11
Remember: I've set a deadline: March 20. I've said to
Congress: pass our plan, \ get our economy moving, \ do something
now for the American people.
We'll fight as we must -- and we'll win. And we'll keep to
our course of leadership in the world economy -- that's
absolutely a must if we're to succeed economically at home.
Trade with our neighbors -- trade with the world -- is important
here in Mississippi. A couple of months ago, I visited Peavey
Electronics in Meridian. They told me forty percent of their
sales are exports. Across the state, 45,000 jobs now depend on
exports. And remember, every billion dollars more in
manufactured exports means 20,000 new jobs -- and each extra
billion dollars in agricultural exports means thousands more jobs
on Mississippi farms and in Mississippi agribusiness. 11
But my opponents are peddling protectionism -- a retreat
from economic reality. Cut through all the patriotic posturing -
- all the tough talk about "fighting back" by shutting out
foreign goods. Look closely. That's not the American flag
5
they're waving -- it's the white flag of surrender. Well,
that's not the America you and I know. 11
America doesn't cut and run -- we compete. Never in this
nation's long history have we turned our backs on a challenge --
and we won't start now. 11
I put my faith in the American worker: level the playing
field, and the American worker will out-think, out-produce and
out-perform anyone, anywhere, anytime. 11 And you know what
Dizzy Dean said: "It ain't bragging if you can back it up."
We're strong because we value faith, family, and freedom.
We're the world's greatest power because whenever our values are
threatened, we fight to defend them. We need to keep our
defenses strong. In my State of the Union Message, I proposed
far-reaching, but still responsible cuts to bring our armed
forces into line with the new realities of the world. But. the
liberals, true to form, want to put down the scalpel and pick up
a meat axe. We can't let that happen. \ We will keep America
strong -- you can count on it.
Let me just close with a few words from the heart. Barbara
and I are blessed -- blessed to serve this great nation of ours
at a moment when so many of the old fears have been driven away.
When so many new hopes stand within our reach. And since the day
I took the oath of office I made it my duty always to try to do
what is right for this country. I've given it my level best --
and I'm not done yet. 11
You and I have more work ahead before we've finished our
6
mission. It's a battle for our future: it's about jobs,
family, peace -- the kind of legacy we'll leave our kids.
Together, we've made a great beginning to renew the miracle
of American enterprise -- and to strengthen our values of family,
faith and freedom. Now we're approaching an hour of decision -
- next week. Don't wait until November. 11 I'm asking you to
vote on Tuesday -- in the Republican primary. 11 Give me your
primary vote so I can run stronger than ever in November. Help.
me win four more years to lead the fight for the values we share.
Thank you, and God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 4, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
JOSEPH P. DUGGAN
SUBJECT:
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI RALLY
I. SUMMARY
On Friday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. in front of the
Mississippi Statehouse in Jackson, you will address 4,000
state workers, students, and members of the community. This
is a Bush-Quayle campaign rally.
II. DISCUSSION
The address (12 minutes, on teleprompter) is patterned
after your stump speech. It touches on family, welfare and
education reform, your economic plan, and defense.
(Duggan/Simon)
March 4, 1992
Draft 7
Jackson
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
BUSH-QUAYLE RALLY
STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1992
4:30 p.m.
It's refreshing to be here. ((It's always refreshing to get
away from Washington, D.C.)) I share your pride in your new
governor, Kirk Fordice. He's a common-sense leader who shares
our values and our vision for America's future. These values
have changed the world -- and we need them now to change America.
We're in a battle for our future: \ We're determined to
leave our kids the best possible legacy. 11 We want America to
lead the world in good jobs with productive work. 11 We want to
remain a force for world peace and freedom. 11 And we're
fighting to protect our most basic institution -- the family. III
That's why this year of decision is so important for
America. \ That's why next Tuesday's primary election -- and
November's general election -- are vital to our future. I'm
asking you to get out the vote and create a resounding mandate
for transforming America. \ Let's nominate and elect men and
women who share our values. \ We've got much more to do to get
America on the right track. 111 So I'm asking you for four more
years as your President.
This country was built on faith, family and freedom -- and
we must renew those sources of our strength. 11
We must allow common sense to prevail in our welfare system
-- restore the connection between welfare and work. Americans
2
aren't cold hearted -- they're a caring people: They'll support
welfare for families in need. But Americans want to see
government at every level work together to track down the dead-
beat Dads -- the ones who can't be bothered to pay child-support.
11 They want to see us break the cycle of dependency that
destroys dignity -- passes down poverty from one generation to
the next. That's wrong. That's cruel. And we're going to
change it.
And we will continue to fight for the parents' right to
choose their children's schools. School choice is at the heart
of America 2000, our strategy to literally revolutionize American
education. My wife Barbara recently joined Gov. Fordice, and
your lovely First Lady, Pat Fordice, in the town of Winona [WYE-
nona] to kick off Mississippi 2000 -- your own state's commitment
to reform. \
By the way, I've never agreed with the notion of expelling
God from the classroom. Today, March 6, is World Day of Prayer.
And I think it's quite a commentary on things that World Day of:
Prayer is observed a lot more fervently in Mississippi than it is
in Washington, D.C. \ There's something wrong when a kid can get
a condom in school but cannot lead the class in a voluntary
prayer. Well, that's wrong -- and we need to change it.
11
Parents -- not some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C. -- know
what is best for their children. 11 That's why I worked to win a
child-care bill that provides parents the right to choose who
provides the care. We know America is first as long as we put
3
the family first.
For three years I've had to fight the liberal leadership of
Congress. And I will continue to stand for principle no matter
how daunting the odds. We've fought, and we've put judges on the
bench who know their role is to interpret the law -- not to
legislate. I'll use the veto when I have to -- to stand for
principle -- to stand up for family values. 11 Sometimes even
my friends said I was flirting with defeat by casting a veto
instead of cutting a deal. But we've never lost a veto fight --
and I'll never hesitate to use the veto when principle is at
stake. 11
The liberal leadership of the Congress is once again on a
collision course with my veto. You remember I've asked Congress
to pass tax cuts and incentives to get the economy moving -- to
get real estate up and running, to reward risk-takers who create
good jobs. 11
But instead of passing my plan, the big spenders that
control the Congress had other ideas. They pushed through one of
their own. Here's what's in it for you: a tiny temporary tax
cut --- 25 cents -- a quarter-a-day for each man, woman and child
in America. And here's the catch: you can keep that quarter --
in exchange for 100 billion dollars in new taxes. 11 The
Democrats call that "new revenue. " I call it: your money. 11
If you feel the way I do, you'll tell the Congress: Keep
the change -- and keep your hands off the taxpayers' wallets.
11
Count on it: the liberals are going to tax the Middle Class
4
for the same reason Willie Sutton robbed banks -- because that's
where the money is. 11
Well, let me put your minds at ease. In Mississippi, you
don't take storm warnings lightly. Hurricanes and tornadoes are
nothing to trifle with. Well, Congress better not mistake my
veto warning. 11 The storm flags are flying. 11 If the liberals
send me their scheme, I'll send it back faster than a Mississippi
whirlwind. I'll veto it.
Remember: I've set a deadline: March 20. I've said to
Congress: pass our plan, \ get our economy moving, \ do something
now for the American people. 1111
We'll fight as we must -- and we'll win. And we'll keep to
our course of leadership in the world economy -- that's
absolutely a must if we're to succeed economically at home.
Trade with our neighbors -- trade with the world -- is important
here in Mississippi. A couple of months ago, I visited Peavey
Electronics in Meridian. They told me forty percent of their
sales are exports. Across the state, 45,000 jobs now depend on
exports. And remember, every billion dollars more in
manufactured exports means 20,000 new jobs -- and each extra
billion dollars in agricultural exports means thousands more jobs
on Mississippi farms and in Mississippi agribusiness. 11
But my opponents are peddling protectionism -- a retreat
from economic reality. Cut through all the patriotic posturing -
- all the tough talk about "fighting back" by shutting out
foreign goods. Look closely. That's not the American flag
5
they're waving -- it's the white flag of surrender. 11 Well,
that's not the America you and I know. 11
America doesn't cut and run -- we compete. Never in this
nation's long history have we turned our backs on a challenge --
and we won't start now. 11
I put my faith in the American worker: level the playing
field, and the American worker will out-think, out-produce and
out-perform anyone, anywhere, anytime. 11 And you know what
Dizzy Dean said: "It ain't bragging if you can back it up. II 1111
We're strong because we value faith, family, and freedom.
We're the world's greatest power because whenever our values are
threatened, we fight to defend them. We need to keep our
defenses strong. In my State of the Union Message, I proposed
far-reaching, but still responsible cuts to bring our armed
forces into line with the new realities of the world. But. the
liberals, true to form, want to put down the scalpel and pick up
a meat axe. We can't let that happen. \ We will keep America
strong -- you can count on it.
Let me just close with a few words from the heart. Barbara
and I are blessed -- blessed to serve this great nation of ours
at a moment when so many of the old fears have been driven away.
When so many new hopes stand within our reach. And since the day
I took the oath of office I made it my duty always to try to do
what is right for this country. I've given it my level best --
and I'm not done yet. 11
You and I have more work ahead before we've finished our
6
mission. It's a battle for our future: it's about jobs,
family, peace -- the kind of legacy we'll leave our kids.
Together, we've made a great beginning to renew the miracle
of American enterprise -- and to strengthen our values of family,
faith and freedom. Now we're approaching an hour of decision -
- next week. Don't wait until November. 11 I'm asking you to
vote on Tuesday -- in the Republican primary. 11 Give me your
primary vote so I can run stronger than ever in November. Help
me win four more years to lead the fight for the values we share.
Thank you, and God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
Document No. 312152ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/5/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI RALLY
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 - 4:30 pm
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
32 MAR 4 P5: 58
March 4, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
JOSEPH P. DUGGAN
SUBJECT:
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI RALLY
I. SUMMARY
On Friday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. in front of the
Mississippi Statehouse in Jackson, you will address 4,000
state workers, students, and members of the community. This
is a Bush-Quayle campaign rally.
II. DISCUSSION
The address (12 minutes, on teleprompter) is patterned
after your stump speech. It touches on family, welfare and
education reform, your economic plan, and defense.
(Duggan/Simon)
March 4, 1992
Draft 7
Jackson
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
BUSH-QUAYLE RALLY
STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1992
4:30 p.m.
It's refreshing to be here. ((It's always refreshing to get
away from Washington, D.C.)) I. share your pride in your new
governor, Kirk Fordice. He's a common-sense leader who shares:
our values and our vision for America's future. These values
have changed the world -- and we need them now to change America.
We're in a battle for our future: \ We're determined to
leave our kids the best possible legacy. 11 We want America to
lead the world in good jobs with productive work. 11 We want to
remain a force for world peace and freedom. 11 And we're
fighting to protect our most basic institution -- the family. 111
That's why this year of decision is so important for
America. \ That's why next Tuesday's primary election -- and
November's general election -- are vital to our future. I'm
asking you to get out the vote and create a resounding mandate
for transforming America. \ Let's nominate and elect men and
women who share our values. \ We've got much more to do to get
America on the right track. 111 So I'm asking you for four more
years as your President. 1111
This country was built on faith, family and freedom -- and
we must renew those sources of our strength. 11
We must allow common sense to prevail in our welfare system
-- restore the connection between welfare and work. Americans
2
aren't cold hearted -- they're a caring people: They'll support
welfare for families in need. But Americans want to see
government at every level work together to track down the dead-
beat Dads -- the ones who can't be bothered to pay child-support.
11 They want to see us break the cycle of dependency that
destroys dignity -- passes down poverty from one generation to:
the next. That's wrong. That's cruel. And we're going to
change it.
11
And we will continue to fight for the parents' right to.
choose their children's schools. School choice is at the heart
of America 2000, our strategy to literally revolutionize American
education. My wife Barbara recently joined Gov. Fordice, and
your lovely First Lady, Pat Fordice, in the town of Winona [WYE--
nona] to kick off Mississippi 2000 -- your own state's commitment
to reform. \
By the way, I've never agreed with the notion of expelling
God from the classroom. Today, March 6, is World Day of Prayer.
And I think it's quite a commentary on things that World Day of:
Prayer is observed a lot more fervently in Mississippi than it is
in Washington, D.C. \ There's something wrong when a kid can get
a condom in school but cannot lead the class in a voluntary
prayer. Well, that's wrong -- and we need to change it.
11
Parents -- not some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C. -- know
what is best for their children. 11 That's why I worked to win a
child-care bill that provides parents the right to choose who
provides the care. We know America is first as long as we put
3
the family first.
For three years I've had to fight the liberal leadership of
Congress. And I will continue to stand for principle no matter
how daunting the odds. We've fought, and we've put judges on the
bench who know their role is to interpret the law -- not to
legislate. I'll use the veto when I have to -- to stand for
principle -- to stand up for family values. 11 Sometimes even
my friends said I was flirting with defeat by casting a veto
instead of cutting a deal. But we've never lost a veto fight --
and I'll never hesitate to use the veto when principle is at
stake. 11
The liberal leadership of the Congress is once again on a
collision course with my veto. You remember I've asked Congress
to pass tax cuts and incentives to get the economy moving -- to
get real estate up and running, to reward risk-takers who create
good jobs. 11
But instead of passing my plan, the big spenders that
control the Congress had other ideas. They pushed through one of
their own. Here's what's in it for you: a tiny temporary tax
cut -- 25 cents -- a quarter-a-day for each man, woman and child
in America. And here's the catch: you can keep that quarter --
in exchange for 100 billion dollars in new taxes. 11 The
Democrats call that "new revenue." I call it: your money. 11
If you feel the way I do, you'll tell the Congress: Keep
the change -- and keep your hands off the taxpayers' wallets. 11
Count on it: the liberals are going to tax the Middle Class
4
for the same reason Willie Sutton robbed banks -- because that's
where the money is. 11
Well, let me put your minds at ease. In Mississippi, you
don't take storm warnings lightly. Hurricanes and tornadoes are
nothing to trifle with. Well, Congress better not mistake my
veto warning. 11 The storm flags are flying. 11 If the liberals
send me their scheme, I'll send it back faster than a Mississippi
whirlwind. I'll veto it. 11
Remember: I've set a deadline: March 20. I've said to
Congress: pass our plan, \ get our economy moving, \ do something
now for the American people. 1111
We'll fight as we must -- and we'll win. And we'll keep to
our course of leadership in the world economy -- that's
absolutely a must if we're to succeed economically at home.
Trade with our neighbors -- trade with the world -- is important
here in Mississippi. A couple of months ago, I visited Peavey
Electronics in Meridian. They told me forty percent of their
sales are exports. Across the state, 45,000 jobs now depend on
exports. And remember, every billion dollars more in
manufactured exports means 20,000 new jobs -- and each extra
billion dollars in agricultural exports means thousands more jobs
on Mississippi farms and in Mississippi agribusiness. 11
But my opponents are peddling protectionism -- a retreat
from economic reality. Cut through all the patriotic posturing -
- all the tough talk about "fighting back" by shutting out
foreign goods. Look closely. That's not the American flag
5
they're waving -- it's the white flag of surrender. 11 Well,
that's not the America you and I know. 11
America doesn't cut and run -- we compete. Never in this
nation's long history have we turned our backs on a challenge --
and we won't start now. 11
I put my faith in the American worker: level the playing
field, and the American worker will out-think, out-produce and
out-perform anyone, anywhere, anytime. 11 And you know what
Dizzy Dean said: "It ain't bragging if you can back it up."
We're strong because we value faith, family, and freedom.
We're the world's greatest power because whenever our values are
threatened, we fight to defend them. We need to keep our
defenses strong. In my State of the Union Message, I proposed
far-reaching, but still responsible cuts to bring our armed
forces into line with the new realities of the world. But. the
liberals, true to form, want to put down the scalpel and pick up
a meat axe. We can't let that happen. \ We will keep America
strong -- you can count on it. IIII
Let me just close with a few words from the heart. Barbara
and I are blessed -- blessed to serve this great nation of ours
at a moment when so many of the old fears have been driven away.
When so many new hopes stand within our reach. And since the day
I took the oath of office I made it my duty always to try to do
what is right for this country. I've given it my level best --
and I'm not done yet. 11
You and I have more work ahead before we've finished our
6
mission. It's a battle for our future: it's about jobs,
family, peace -- the kind of legacy we'll leave our kids.
Together, we've made a great beginning to renew the miracle
of American enterprise -- and to strengthen our values of family,
faith and freedom. Now we're approaching an hour of decision -
- next week. Don't wait until November. 11 I'm asking you to
vote on Tuesday -- in the Republican primary. 11 Give me your
primary vote so I can run stronger than ever in November. Help.
me win four more years to lead the fight for the values we share.
Thank you, and God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
(Duggan/Simon)
March 3, 1992
Draft Five
Jackson
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
BUSH-QUAYLE RALLY
26 + 51
STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1992
4:30 p.m.
It's refreshing to be here. ((It's always refreshing to get
away from Washington, D.C.)) I share your pride in your new
governor, Kirk Fordice. He's a common-sense leader who shares
our values and our vision for America's future. These values
have changed the world -- and we need them now to change America.
We're in a battle for our future: \ We're determined to
leave our kids the best possible legacy. We want America to
lead the world in good jobs with productive work. We want to
remain a force for world peace and freedom. And we're
fighting to protect our most basic institution -- the family. \\\
That's why this year of decision is so important for
America. \ That's why next Tuesday's primary election -- and
November's general election -- are vital to our future. I'm
asking you to get out the vote and create a resounding mandate
for transforming America. \ Let's nominate and elect men and
women who share our values. \ We've got much more to do to get
America on the right track. So I'm asking you for four more
years as your President. 1111
This country was built on faith, family and freedom -- and
we must renew those sources of our strength.
We must allow common sense to prevail in our welfare system. -
estone the conne ction between welfare wor K.
People are willing to support benefits for families in need
2
but they want to see a connection between welfare and work.
INSERT
They demand responsibility: They want government to track down
A
deadbeat dads who won't support their kids. We need to
strengthen families
will continue to fight for the parents' right of to
their And children's we schools. school choice is at the American heart
America 2000, All parents -- rich or poor -- must have And to as
choose our strategy to literally revolutionize the right
education. kind of education their children will receive. schools.
I've choose said the many times, that must include private religious-based
(Applause.)
schools.
My wife Barbara
recently joined Kirk Fordice, and your lovely First Lady, Pat
Fordice, in the town of Winona [WYE-nona]. \ Barbara was proud
to be on hand as Mississippi made a commitment to help transform
American education.
By the way, I've never agreed with the notion of expelling
God from the classroom. Today, March 6, is World Day of Prayer.
And I think it's quite a commentary on things that World Day of
Prayer is observed a lot more fervently in Mississippi than it is
in Washington, D.C. \ And thanks to government policies, right
now, a kid can get a condom in school but cannot lead the class
in a voluntary prayer. Well, that's wrong -- and we need to
change it. I have long believed -- and continue to believe --
that government has no business denying our children the right to
pray in school. III
Parents -- not some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C. -- know
what is best for their children. That's why I worked to win a
child-care bill that provides parents the right to choose who
provides the care. We know America is first as long as we put
3
the family first.
For three years I've had to fight the liberal leadership of
Congress. And I will continue to stand for principle no matter
how daunting the odds. We've fought, and we've put judges on the
bench who know their role is to interpret the law -- not to
legislate. I'm proud to use the veto -- again and again -- to
uphold the sanctity of life, to stand up for family values.
Sometimes even my friends said I was flirting with defeat by
casting a veto instead of cutting a deal. But we've never lost a
veto fight -- and I'll never hesitate to use the veto when
principle is at stake.
The liberal leadership of the Congress is once again on a
collision course with my veto. You remember I've asked Congress
to pass tax cuts and incentives to get the economy moving -- to
get real estate up and running, to reward risk-takers who create
good jobs. But the leadership in Congress is going the
opposite way. They re crafting a cynical bill that gives some
people temporary tax relief amounting to 25 cents a day per
person -- but forces a steep, permanent tax increase. Over in
the Senate, they've got a bidding war in mind. To pay for that,
INSERT
they'd have to raise taxes on people who earn more than $35,000 a
C
year. The last thing the economy needs now is a tax increase
from the liberals in Congress.
Let's face it: The congressional leadership's tax scheme is
sheer, shameless opportunism.
My growth plan offers everyone
more opportunity.
Their scheme will kill jobs and frighten
4
investors into tax shelters. My plan will get businesses growing
and hiring again.
In Mississippi, you don't take storm warnings lightly.
Hurricanes and tornadoes are nothing to trifle with. Well,
Congress better not mistake my veto warning. The storm flags
are flying. If the liberals send me their scheme, I'll send
it back faster than a Mississippi whirlwind. I'll veto it.
Remember: I've set a deadline: March 20. I've said to
Congress: pass our plan, \ get our economy moving, \ do something
now for the American people.
We'll fight as we must -- and we'll win. And we'll keep to
our course of leadership in the world economy -- that's
absolutely a must if we're to succeed economically at home.
Trade with our neighbors -- trade with the world -- is important
here in Mississippi. A couple of months ago, I visited Peavey
Electronics in Meridian. They told me forty percent of their
sales are exports. Across the state, 45,000 jobs now depend on
exports. Mississippi earns some XXX billion dollars from exports
each year. And remember, every billion dollars more in
manufactured exports means 20,000 new jobs -- and each extra
billion dollars in agricultural exports means thousands more jobs
on Mississippi farms and in Mississippi agribusiness.
When it comes to trade, our opponents live in a fantasy
INSERT
world. As I travel around the South, I see pride in America.
D
I don't see the white flag of economic surrender. \ You and I
believe in American farmers and American workers.
We know they
5
can outthink, outproduce, outperform anyone, anywhere, anytime.
And you know what Dizzy Dean said: "It ain't bragging if you
can back it up. "
We're strong because we value faith, family, and freedom.
We're the world's greatest power because whenever our values are
threatened, we fight to defend them. We need to keep our
defenses strong. In my State of the Union Message, I proposed
sweeping military cuts to bring our armed forces into line with
the new realities of the world. But the liberals, true to form,
want to cut our defenses to the bone. We can't let that happen.
You can help assure that we carry out prudent defense cuts --
but not a penny more.
Let me just close with a few words from the heart. Barbara
and I are blessed -- blessed to serve this great nation of ours
at a moment when so many of the old fears have been driven away.
When so many new hopes stand within our reach. And since the day
I took the oath of office I made it my duty always to try to do
what is right for this country. I've given it my level best --
and I'm not done yet.
You and I have more work ahead before we've finished our
mission. Together, we've made a great beginning to renew the
miracle of American enterprise -- and to strengthen our values of
family, faith and freedom. Now we're approaching an hour of
decision -- next week. Don't wait until November. I'm asking
you to vote on Tuesday -- in the Republican primary. Give me
your primary vote so I can run stronger than ever in November.
6
Help me win four more years to lead the fight for the values we
share. Thank you, and God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
= direct quotes from Ga.
(Duggan/Simon)
= similar
March 3, 1992
Draft Five
Jackson
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
BUSH-QUAYLE RALLY
STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1992
4:30 p.m.
It's refreshing to be here. ((It's always refreshing to get
away from Washington, D.C.)) I share your pride in your new
governor, Kirk Fordice. He's a common-sense leader who shares
our values and our vision for America's future. These values
have changed the world -- and we need them now to change America.
We're in a battle for our future: \ We're determined to
leave our kids the best possible legacy. \\ We want America to
lead the world in good jobs with productive work. \\ We want to
remain a force for world peace and freedom. And we're
fighting to protect our most basic institution -- the family.
That's why this year of decision is so important for
America. \ That's why next Tuesday's primary election -- and
November's general election -- are vital to our future. I'm
asking you to get out the vote and create a resounding mandate
for transforming America. \ Let's nominate and elect men and
women who share our values. \ We've got much more to do to get
America on the right track. So I'm asking you for four more
years as your President.
This country was built on faith, family and freedom -- and
we must renew those sources of our strength.
We must allow common sense to prevail in our welfare system.
People are willing to support benefits for families in need --
2
but they want to see a connection between welfare and work.
They demand responsibility: They want government to track down
deadbeat dads who won't support their kids. We need to
strengthen families -- and break the cycle of dependency.
Parents deserve the freedom and responsibility to choose
excellent schools for their children. That's the centerpiece of
my America 2000 education strategy: Let parents choose their
kids' schools -including religious schools. My wife Barbara
recently joined Kirk Fordice, and your lovely First Lady, Pat
Fordice, in the town of Winona [WYE-nona]. \ Barbara was proud
to be on hand as Mississippi made a commitment to help transform
American education.
By the way, I've never agreed with the notion of expelling
God from the classroom. Today, March 6, is World Day of Prayer.
And I think it's quite a commentary on things that World Day of
Prayer is observed a lot more fervently in Mississippi than it is
in Washington, D.C. \ And thanks to government policies, right
now, a kid can get a condom in school but cannot lead the class
in a voluntary prayer. Well, that's wrong -- and we need to
change it. I have long believed -- and continue to believe --
that government has no business denying our children the right to
pray in school.
Parents -- not some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C. -- know
what is best for their children. That's why I worked to win a
child-care bill that provides parents the right to choose who
provides the care. We know America is first as long as we put
3
the family first.
For three years I've had to fight the liberal leadership of
Congress. And I will continue to stand for principle no matter
how daunting the odds. We've fought, and we've put judges on the
bench who know their role is to interpret the law -- not to
legislate. I'm proud to use the veto -- again and again -- to
uphold the sanctity of life, to stand up for family values.
Sometimes even my friends said I was flirting with defeat by
casting a veto instead of cutting a deal. But we've never lost a
veto fight -- and I'll never hesitate to use the veto when
principle is at stake.
The liberal leadership of the Congress is once again on a
collision course with my veto. You remember I've asked Congress
gm
to pass tax cuts and incentives to get the economy moving -- to
get real estate up and running, to reward risk-takers who create
good jobs. But the leadership in Congress is going the
opposite way. They're crafting a cynical bill that gives some
people temporary tax relief amounting to 25 cents a day per
person -- but forces a steep, permanent tax increase. Over in
the Senate, they've got a bidding war in mind. To pay for that,
they'd have to raise taxes on people who earn more than $35,000 a
year. The last thing the economy needs now is a tax increase
from the liberals in Congress.
Let's face it: The congressional leadership's tax scheme is
sheer, shameless opportunism. My growth plan offers everyone
more opportunity. Their scheme will kill jobs and frighten
4
investors into tax shelters. My plan will get businesses growing
and hiring again.
In Mississippi, you don't take storm warnings lightly.
Hurricanes and tornadoes are nothing to trifle with. Well,
Congress better not mistake my veto warning. The storm flags
are flying. If the liberals send me their scheme, I'll send
it back faster than a Mississippi whirlwind. I'll veto it.
Remember: I've set a deadline: March 20. I've said to
Congress: pass our plan, \ get our economy moving, \ do something
now for the American people.
We'll fight as we must -- and we'll win. And we'll keep to
our course of leadership in the world economy -- that's
absolutely a must if we're to succeed economically at home.
Trade with our neighbors -- trade with the world -- is important
here in Mississippi. A couple of months ago, I visited Peavey
Electronics in Meridian. They told me forty percent of their
sales are exports. Across the state, 45,000 jobs now depend on
exports. Mississippi earns some XXX billion dollars from exports
each year. And remember, every billion dollars more in
manufactured exports means 20,000 new jobs -- and each extra
billion dollars in agricultural exports means thousands more jobs
on Mississippi farms and in Mississippi agribusiness.
When it comes to trade, our opponents live in a fantasy
world. As I travel around the South, I see pride in America.
I don't see the white flag of economic surrender. \ You and I
believe in American farmers and American workers. \ We know they
5
can outthink, outproduce, outperform anyone, anywhere, anytime.
And you know what Dizzy Dean said: "It ain't bragging if you
can back it up.
We're strong because we value faith, family, and freedom.
We're the world's greatest power because whenever our values are
threatened, we fight to defend them. We need to keep our
defenses strong. In my State of the Union Message, I proposed
sweeping military cuts to bring our armed forces into line with
the new realities of the world. But the liberals, true to form,
want to cut our defenses to the bone. We can't let that happen.
\
You can help assure that we carry out prudent defense cuts --
but not a penny more.
Let me just close with a few words from the heart. Barbara
and I are blessed -- blessed to serve this great nation of ours
at a moment when so many of the old fears have been driven away.
When so many new hopes stand within our reach. And since the day
I took the oath of office I made it my duty always to try to do
what is right for this country. I've given it my level best --
and I'm not done yet.
You and I have more work ahead before we've finished our
mission. Together, we've made a great beginning to renew the
miracle of American enterprise -- and to strengthen our values of
family, faith and freedom. Now we're approaching an hour of
decision -- next week. Don't wait until November. I'm asking
you to vote on Tuesday -- in the Republican primary. Give me
your primary vote so I can run stronger than ever in November.
6
Help me win four more years to lead the fight for the values we
share. Thank you, and God bless the United States of America.
#
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THE WHITE HOUSE
wAShINGTON
March 3, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
JOSEPH P. DUGGAN
SUBJECT:
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI RALLY
I. SUMMARY
On Friday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. in front of the
Mississippi Statehouse in Jackson, you will address 4,000
state workers, students, and members of the community. This
is a Bush-Quayle campaign rally.
II. DISCUSSION
The address (12 minutes, on cards) touches on family,
welfare and education reform, your economic plan, and
defense.
(Duggan/Simon)
March 3, 1992
Draft Five
Jackson
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
BUSH-QUAYLE RALLY
STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1992
4:30 p.m.
It's refreshing to be here. ((It's always refreshing to get
away from Washington, D.C.)) I share your pride in your new
governor, Kirk Fordice. He's a common-sense leader who shares
our values and our vision for America's future. These values
have changed the world -- and we need them now to change America.
We're in a battle for our future: \ We're determined to
leave our kids the best possible legacy. We want America to
lead the world in good jobs with productive work. We want to
remain a force for world peace and freedom. And we're
fighting to protect our most basic institution -- the family.
That's why this year of decision is so important for
America. \ That's why next Tuesday's primary election -- and
November's general election -- are vital to our future. I'm
asking you to get out the vote and create a resounding mandate
for transforming America. \ Let's nominate and elect men and
women who share our values. \ We've got much more to do to get
America on the right track. So I'm asking you for four more
years as your President.
This country was built on faith, family and freedom -- and
we must renew those sources of our strength.
We must allow common sense to prevail in our welfare system.
People are willing to support benefits for families in need --
2
but they want to see a connection between welfare and work.
They demand responsibility: They want government to track down
deadbeat dads who won't support their kids. We need to
strengthen families -- and break the cycle of dependency.
Parents deserve the freedom and responsibility to choose
excellent schools for their children. That's the centerpiece of
my America 2000 education strategy: Let parents choose their
kids' schools -including religious schools. My wife Barbara
recently joined Kirk Fordice, and your lovely First Lady, Pat
Fordice, in the town of Winona [WYE-nona]. \ Barbara was proud
to be on hand as Mississippi made a commitment to help transform
American education.
By the way, I've never agreed with the notion of expelling
God from the classroom. Today, March 6, is World Day of Prayer.
And I think it's quite a commentary on things that World Day of
Prayer is observed a lot more fervently in Mississippi than it is
in Washington, D.C. \ And thanks to government policies, right
now, a kid can get a condom in school but cannot lead the class
in a voluntary prayer. Well, that's wrong -- and we need to
change it. I have long believed -- and continue to believe --
that government has no business denying our children the right to
pray in school.
Parents -- not some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C. -- know
what is best for their children. That's why I worked to win a
child-care bill that provides parents the right to choose who
provides the care. We know America is first as long as we put
3,
the family first.
For three years I've had to fight the liberal leadership of
Congress. And I will continue to stand for principle no matter
how daunting the odds. We've fought, and we've put judges on the
bench who know their role is to interpret the law -- not to
legislate. I'm proud to use the veto -- again and again -- to
uphold the sanctity of life, to stand up for family values.
Sometimes even my friends said I was flirting with defeat by
casting a veto instead of cutting a deal. But we've never lost a
veto fight -- and I'll never hesitate to use the veto when
principle is at stake.
The liberal leadership of the Congress is once again on a
collision course with my veto. You remember I've asked Congress
to pass tax cuts and incentives to get the economy moving -- to
get real estate up and running, to reward risk-takers who create
good jobs. But the leadership in Congress is going the
opposite way. They're crafting a cynical bill that gives some
people temporary tax relief amounting to 25 cents a day per
person -- but forces a steep, permanent tax increase. Over in
the Senate, they've got a bidding war in mind. To pay for that,
they'd have to raise taxes on people who earn more than $35,000 a
year. The last thing the economy needs now is a tax increase
from the liberals in Congress.
Let's face it: The congressional leadership's tax scheme is
sheer, shameless opportunism. My growth plan offers everyone
more opportunity. Their scheme will kill jobs and frighten
4
investors into tax shelters. My plan will get businesses growing
and hiring again.
In Mississippi, you don't take storm warnings lightly.
Hurricanes and tornadoes are nothing to trifle with. Well,
Congress better not mistake my veto warning. 11 The storm flags
are flying. If the liberals send me their scheme, I'll send
it back faster than a Mississippi whirlwind. I'll veto it.
Remember: I've set a deadline: March 20. I've said to
Congress: pass our plan, \ get our economy moving, \ do something
now for the American people.
We'll fight as we must -- and we'll win. And we'll keep to
our course of leadership in the world economy -- that's
absolutely a must if we're to succeed economically at home.
Trade with our neighbors -- trade with the world -- is important
here in Mississippi. A couple of months ago, I visited Peavey
Electronics in Meridian. They told me forty percent of their
sales are exports. Across the state, 45,000 jobs now depend on
exports. Mississippi earns some XXX billion dollars from exports
each year. And remember, every billion dollars more in
manufactured exports means 20,000 new jobs -- and each extra
billion dollars in agricultural exports means thousands more jobs
on Mississippi farms and in Mississippi agribusiness.
When it comes to trade, our opponents live in a fantasy
world. As I travel around the South, I see pride in America.
I don't see the white flag of economic surrender. \ You and I
believe in American farmers and American workers. We know
they
5
can outthink, outproduce, outperform anyone, anywhere, anytime.
And you know what Dizzy Dean said: "It ain't bragging if you
can back it up."
We're strong because we value faith, family, and freedom.
We're the world's greatest power because whenever our values are
threatened, we fight to defend them. We need to keep our
defenses strong. In my State of the Union Message, I proposed
sweeping military cuts to bring our armed forces into line with
the new realities of the world. But the liberals, true to form,
want to cut our defenses to the bone. We can't let that happen.
You can help assure that we carry out prudent defense cuts --
but not a penny more.
Let me just close with a few words from the heart. Barbara
and I are blessed -- blessed to serve this great nation of ours
at a moment when so many of the old fears have been driven away.
When so many new hopes stand within our reach. And since the day
I took the oath of office I made it my duty always to try to do
what is right for this country. I've given it my level best --
and I'm not done yet.
You and I have more work ahead before we've finished our
mission. Together, we've made a great beginning to renew the
miracle of American enterprise --- and to strengthen our values of
family, faith and freedom. Now we're approaching an hour of
decision -- next week. Don't wait until November. I'm asking
you to vote on Tuesday -- in the Republican primary. Give me
your primary vote so I can run stronger than ever in November.
6
Help me win four more years to lead the fight for the values we
share. Thank you, and God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
(Duggan/Simon)
March 3, 1992
Draft Four
Jackson
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
BUSH-QUAYLE RALLY
STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1992
[time]
It's refreshing to be here. ((It's always refreshing to get
away from Washington, D.C.)) I share your pride in your new
governor, Kirk Fordice. He's a common-sense leader who shares
our values and our vision for America's future. These values
have changed the world -- and we need them now to change America.
We're in a battle for our future: \ We're determined to
leave our kids the best possible legacy. 11 We want America to
lead the world in good jobs with productive work. 11 We want to
remain a force for world peace and freedom. 11 And we're
fighting to protect our most basic institution -- the family. III
That's why this year of decision is so important for
America. \ That's why next Tuesday's primary election -- and
November's general election -- are vital to our future. I'm
asking you to get out the vote and create a resounding mandate
for transforming America. \ Let's nominate and elect men and
women who share our values. \ We've got much more to do to get
America on the right track. III So I'm asking you for four more
years as your President.
This country was built on faith, family and freedom -- and
we need to renew those sources of our strength. 11
We must put common sense back into our welfare system.
People are willing to support benefits for families in need --
2
but they want to see some connection between welfare and work. 11
They want fairness: They want government to track down deadbeat
dads who won't support their kids. We need to strengthen
families -- and break the cycle of dependency. 11
Parents want the freedom and responsibility to choose
excellent schools for their children. That's the centerpiece of
my America 2000 education strategy: Let parents choose their
kids' schools --including religious schools. My wife Barbara
recently joined Kirk Fordice, and your lovely First Lady, Pat
Fordice, in the town of Winona [WYE-nona]. \ Barbara was proud
to be on hand as Mississippi made its commitment to transform
American education -- to make our schools lead the world in
excellence.
By the way, I've never agreed with the notion of expelling
God from the classroom. Today, March 6, is World Day of Prayer.
And I think it's quite a commentary on things that World Day of
Prayer is observed a lot more fervently in Mississippi than it is
in Washington, D.C. \ And thanks to government policies, right
now, a kid can get a condom in school but cannot lead the class
in a voluntary prayer. Well, that's wrong -- and we need to
change it. I have long believed -- and continue to believe --
that government has no business denying our children the right to
pray in school. III
Parents know better than some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C.
That's why I worked to win a child-care bill that assures
parents the right to choose who provides the care. We know
3
America is first as long as we put the family first. 11
For three years I've had to fight the liberal leadership of
Congress. And I'm proud of taking stands for principle no matter
how daunting the odds. We've fought, and we've put judges on the
bench who know their role is to interpret the law -- not to
legislate. I'm proud to use the veto -- again and again -- to
uphold the sanctity of life, to stand up for family values. 11
Sometimes even my friends said I was flirting with defeat by
casting a veto instead of cutting a deal. But we've never lost a
veto fight -- and I'll never hesitate to use the veto when
principle is at stake. 11
The liberal leadership of the Congress is once again on a
collision course with my veto. You remember I've asked Congress
to pass tax cuts and incentives to get the economy moving -- to
get real estate up and running, to reward risk-takers who create
good jobs. 11 But the leadership in Congress is going the
opposite way. They're crafting a cynical bill that gives some
people temporary tax relief amounting to 25 cents a day per
person -- but forces a steep, permanent tax increase. Over in
the Senate, they've got a bidding war in mind. To pay for that,
they'd have to raise taxes on people who earn more than $35,000 a
year. 11 The last thing the economy needs now is a tax increase
from the liberals in Congress. III
Let's face it: The congressional leadership's tax scheme is
sheer, shameless opportunism. 11 My growth plan offers everyone
more opportunity. 11 Their scheme will kill jobs and frighten
4
investors into tax shelters. My plan will get businesses growing
and hiring again. 11
In Mississippi, you don't take storm warnings lightly.
Hurricanes and tornadoes are nothing to trifle with. Well,
Congress better not mistake my veto warning. 11 The storm flags
are flying. 11 If the liberals send me their scheme, I'll send
it back faster than a Mississippi whirlwind. 11 I'll veto it. 11
Remember: I've set a deadline: March 20. I've said to
Congress: pass our plan, \ get our economy moving, \ do something
now for the American people. IIII
We'll fight as we must -- and we'll win. And we'll keep to
our course of leadership in the world economy -- that's
absolutely a must if we're to succeed economically at home.
Trade with our neighbors -- trade with the world -- is important
here in Mississippi. A couple of months ago, I visited Peavey
Electronics in Meridian. They told me forty percent of their
sales are exports. Across the state, 45,000 jobs now depend on
exports. Mississippi earns some XXX billion dollars from exports
each year. And remember, every billion dollars more in
manufactured exports means 20,000 new jobs -- and each extra
billion dollars in agricultural exports means thousands more jobs
on Mississippi farms and in Mississippi agribusiness. 11
When it comes to trade, our opponents live in a fantasy
world. As I travel around the South, I see pride in America. 11
I don't see the white flag of economic surrender. \ You and I
believe in American farmers and American workers. \ We know they
5
can outthink, outproduce, outperform anyone, anywhere, anytime.
11 And you know what Dizzy Dean said: "It ain't bragging if you
can back it up. "
We're strong because we value faith, family, and freedom.
We're the world's greatest power because whenever our values are
threatened, we fight to defend them.
This is a community where
one of our proudest traditions still thrives. In Mississippi,
when national security is at issue, party politics still stops at
the water's edge. When it comes to defending America, there's
never been a partisan rift between John Stennis and Trent Lott,
or between Thad Cochran and Sonny Montgomery. Each one of these
good men shares your patriotic common sense. 11
I need your help on this issue. In my State of the Union
we need to heer our defenses sha.
Message, I proposed sweeping military cuts to bring our armed
forces into line with the new realities of the world. But the
liberals, true to form, want to cut our defenses to the bone. We
can't let that happen. \ You can help assure that we carry out
prudent defense cuts -- but not a penny more.
Let me just close with a few words from the heart. Barbara
and I are blessed -- blessed to serve this great nation of ours
at a moment when so many of the old fears have been driven away.
When so many new hopes stand within our reach. And since the day
I took the oath of office I made it my duty always to try to do
what is right for this country. I've given it my level best --
and I'm not done yet. 11
You and I have much more work ahead before we've finished
6
our mission. Together, we've made a great beginning to renew the
miracle of American enterprise -- and to strengthen our values of
family, faith and freedom. Now we're approaching an hour of
decision -- next week. Don't wait until November. 11 I'm asking
you to vote on Tuesday -- in the Republican primary. 11 Give me
your primary vote so I can run stronger than ever in November.
Help me win four more years to lead the fight for the values we
share. Thank you, and God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#