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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 25, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAN McGROARTY students
FROM:
ANDREW FERGUSON at
SUBJECT:
RADIO ADDRESS ON GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
On Friday, June 26th, at 8:00 a.m., in the Cabinet Room, you
will record a brief radio address (approximately 5 minutes) on
the GI Bill for Children. Your remarks follow the same themes
discussed in Thursday morning's South Lawn address.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
June 25, 1992
GIRADIO
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
JUNE 26, 1992
Today I would like to speak with you about a subject close
to the heart of every American -- the education of our children.
You might not know it to read the morning paper or watch the
evening news, but there is a revolution going on in our country -
- a revolution with a single aim: to make American schools the
best in the world.
This week I proposed a giant step forward in that
revolution. I sent to Congress legislation authorizing $500
million dollars to help states and communities give children from
middle- and low-income families a $1,000 scholarship. And here's
the crucial part: Families will be allowed to spend this money at
any school of their choice -- whether that school is public,
private, or religious.
This proposal is in the greatest American tradition. Forty-
eight years ago this week, President Roosevelt signed the GI
Bill, creating scholarships that veterans could use at any
college -- any college of their choice. The GI Bill created
opportunity for Americans who never would have had it -- and in
so doing, it helped to create the best system of colleges and
universities in the world.
We can do it again -- this time with a GI Bill for Children,
helping state and local governments create the best elementary
and secondary schools in the world.
2
My proposal is based on a few fundamental truths. I believe
that parents are their children's first teachers. Parents, not
bureaucrats, know what's best for their children. Parents, not
the government, should choose their children's schools.
For too long, we've shielded schools from competition --
allowed them a damaging monopoly power over our children. This
monopoly turns students into statistics and parents into pawns.
Let's be clear about who's hurt most by the present system. It's
not the wealthy -- they can already afford to send their children
to whichever school they choose. The GI Bill for Children will
give low- and middle-income families more of those choices.
Whether it's the public school down the street or across town,
whether it's a parochial or Yeshiva or Bible school -- parents
should be able to decide which school will provide the best
education for their kids.
By injecting competition into our education system -- by
allowing parents to choose their children's schools -- we can
break the monopoly, provide the catalyst to open up opportunities
for our kids, and create genuine change in our schools.
Abraham Lincoln said: "Revolutions do not go backward," and
all across the country -- from Pennsylvania to California, from
San Antonio to Indianapolis -- the school-choice revolution is
gaining steam. I met with many leaders of that movement at the
White House this week. They are the true heroes of school
reform. They aren't afraid to stand up to the status quo -- to
say, loud and clear, that when it comes to educating our kids,
3
business-as-usual just isn't good enough. I am proud to stand at
their side.
The protectors of the status quo should understand: this
revolution will succeed. With or without their help, we will
create the finest schools for our children and grandchildren, and
we will do it by restoring to education the truest American
principles: freedom and opportunity and choice.
Thank you for listening. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 25, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAN McGROARTY much
FROM:
ANDREW FERGUSON at
SUBJECT:
RADIO ADDRESS ON GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
On Friday, June 26th, at 8:00 a.m., in the Cabinet Room, you
will record a brief radio address (approximately 5 minutes) on
the GI Bill for Children. Your remarks follow the same themes
discussed in Thursday morning's South Lawn address.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
June 25, 1992
GIRADIO
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
JUNE 26, 1992
Today I would like to speak with you about a subject close
to the heart of every American -- the education of our children.
You might not know it to read the morning paper or watch the
evening news, but there is a revolution going on in our country -
- a revolution with a single aim: to make American schools the
best in the world.
This week I proposed a giant step forward in that
revolution. I sent to Congress legislation authorizing $500
million dollars to help states and communities give children from
middle- and low-income families a $1,000 scholarship. And here's
the crucial part: Families will be allowed to spend this money at
any school of their choice -- whether that school is public,
private, or religious.
This proposal is in the greatest American tradition. Forty-
eight years ago this week, President Roosevelt signed the GI
Bill, creating scholarships that veterans could use at any
college -- any college of their choice. The GI Bill created
opportunity for Americans who never would have had it -- and in
so doing, it helped to create the best system of colleges and
universities in the world.
We can do it again -- this time with a GI Bill for Children,
helping state and local governments create the best elementary
and secondary schools in the world.
2
My proposal is based on a few fundamental truths. I believe
that parents are their children's first teachers. Parents, not
bureaucrats, know what's best for their children. Parents, not
the government, should choose their children's schools.
For too long, we've shielded schools from competition --
allowed them a damaging monopoly power over our children. This
monopoly turns students into statistics and parents into pawns.
Let's be clear about who's hurt most by the present system. It's
not the wealthy -- they can already afford to send their children
to whichever school they choose. The GI Bill for Children will
give low- and middle-income families more of those choices.
Whether it's the public school down the street or across town,
whether it's a parochial or Yeshiva or Bible school -- parents
should be able to decide which school will provide the best
education for their kids.
By injecting competition into our education system -- by
allowing parents to choose their children's schools -- we can
break the monopoly, provide the catalyst to open up opportunities
for our kids, and create genuine change in our schools.
Abraham Lincoln said: "Revolutions do not go backward," and
all across the country -- from Pennsylvania to California, from
San Antonio to Indianapolis -- the school-choice revolution is
gaining steam. I met with many leaders of that movement at the
White House this week. They are the true heroes of school
reform. They aren't afraid to stand up to the status quo -- to
say, loud and clear, that when it comes to educating our kids,
3
business-as-usual just isn't good enough. I am proud to stand at
their side.
The protectors of the status quo should understand: this
revolution will succeed. With or without their help, we will
create the finest schools for our children and grandchildren, and
we will do it by restoring to education the truest American
principles: freedom and opportunity and choice.
Thank you for listening. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
Document No. 334940ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
6/25/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
---
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS ON GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, 6/26/92 - 8:00 a.m.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
1
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
DEMAREST
FINDLAY
FITZWATER
KAUFMAN
GRAY
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
12 JUN 25 P1:44
June 25, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAN McGROARTY Therr
FROM:
ANDREW FERGUSON at
SUBJECT:
RADIO ADDRESS ON GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
On Friday, June 26th, at 8:00 a.m., in the Cabinet Room, you
will record a brief radio address (approximately 5 minutes) on
the GI Bill for Children. Your remarks follow the same themes
discussed in Thursday morning's South Lawn address.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
June 25, 1992
GIRADIO
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
JUNE 26, 1992
Today I would like to speak with you about a subject close
to the heart of every American -- the education of our children.
You might not know it to read the morning paper or watch the
evening news, but there is a revolution going on in our country -
- a revolution with a single aim: to make American schools the
best in the world.
This week I proposed a giant step forward in that
revolution. I sent to Congress legislation authorizing $500
million dollars to help states and communities give children from
middle- and low-income families a $1,000 scholarship. And here's
the crucial part: Families will be allowed to spend this money at
any school of their choice -- whether that school is public,
private, or religious.
This proposal is in the greatest American tradition. Forty-
eight years ago this week, President Roosevelt signed the GI
Bill, creating scholarships that veterans could use at any
college -- any college of their choice. The GI Bill created
opportunity for Americans who never would have had it -- and in
so doing, it helped to create the best system of colleges and
universities in the world.
We can do it again -- this time with a GI Bill for Children,
helping state and local governments create the best elementary
and secondary schools in the world.
2
My proposal is based on a few fundamental truths. I believe
that parents are their children's first teachers. Parents, not
bureaucrats, know what's best for their children. Parents, not
the government, should choose their children's schools.
For too long, we've shielded schools from competition --
allowed them a damaging monopoly power over our children. This
monopoly turns students into statistics and parents into pawns.
Let's be clear about who's hurt most by the present system. It's
not the wealthy -- they can already afford to send their children
to whichever school they choose. The GI Bill for Children will
give low- and middle-income families more of those choices.
Whether it's the public school down the street or across town,
whether it's a parochial or Yeshiva or Bible school -- parents
should be able to decide which school will provide the best
education for their kids.
By injecting competition into our education system -- by
allowing parents to choose their children's schools -- we can
break the monopoly, provide the catalyst to open up opportunities
for our kids, and create genuine change in our schools.
Abraham Lincoln said: "Revolutions do not go backward," and
all across the country -- from Pennsylvania to California, from
San Antonio to Indianapolis -- the school-choice revolution is
gaining steam. I met with many leaders of that movement at the
White House this week. They are the true heroes of school
reform. They aren't afraid to stand up to the status quo -- to
say, loud and clear, that when it comes to educating our kids,
3
business-as-usual just isn't good enough. I am proud to stand at
their side.
The protectors of the status quo should understand: this
revolution will succeed. With or without their help, we will
create the finest schools for our children and grandchildren, and
we will do it by restoring to education the truest American
principles: freedom and opportunity and choice.
Thank you for listening. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
Document No. 334940SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/24/92
DATE:
NOON, THURS., JUNE 25
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
1
SMITH
CALIO
NIC
X
YEUTTER
X
DEMAREST
KAUFMAN
FINDLAY
FITZWATER
GRAY
MCGROARTY
6257 Lee Weeberman
HOLIDAY N/C
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN NOON, TOMORROW, THURSDAY, JUNE 25.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
June 24, 1992
.2 JUN 24 P3:25
GIRADIO
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
JUNE 26, 1992
I would like to speak with you today about a subject that is
close to the heart of every American -- the education of our
children. You might not know it to read the morning paper or
watch the evening news, but there is a revolution going on in our
country --- a revolution with a single aim: to make American
schools the best in the world.
This week I proposed a giant step forward in that
revolution. I sent to Congress legislation authorizing a half-
billion dollars to help states and communities give each child of
middle- and low-income families a $1,000 scholarship. And here's
the crucial part: Families will be allowed to spend this money at
any school of their choice -- whether that school is public,
private, or religious.
This proposal is in the greatest American tradition. Forty-
eight years ago this week, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed
the GI Bill, creating scholarships that veterans could use at any
college -- any college of their choice. The GI Bill created
opportunity for Americans who never would have had it -- and in
so doing, helped to create the best system of colleges and
universities in the world.
We can do it again -- this time with a GI Bill for Children,
helping state and local governments create the best elementary
and secondary schools in the world.
2
My proposal is based on some fundamental truths. I believe
that parents are their children's first teachers. Parents, not
bureaucrats, know what's best for their children. Parents, not
the government, should choose their children's schools.
For too long, we've shielded schools from competition --
allowed them a damaging monopoly power over our children. This
monopoly turns students into statistics and parents into pawns.
Let's be clear about who's hurt most by the present system. It's
not the wealthy -- they can already afford to send their children
to whichever school they choose. The GI Bill for Children will
give low- and middle-income families more of those choices.
Whether it's the public school down the street or across town,
whether it's a parochial or Yeshiva or Bible school -- parents
should be able to decide which school will best teach their kids.
By injecting competition into our education system -- by
allowing parents to choose their children's schools -- we can
break the monopoly, provide the catalyst to open up opportunities
for our kids, and create genuine change in our schools.
Abraham Lincoln said: "Revolutions do not go backward," and
all across the country -- from Pennsylvania to California, from
San Antonio to Indianapolis -- the school-choice revolution is
gaining steam. I met with many leaders of that movement at the
White House this week. They are the true heroes of school
reform. They aren't afraid to stand up to the status quo -- to
say, loud and clear, that when it comes to educating our kids,
3
business-as-usual just isn't good enough. I am proud to stand at
their side.
The protectors of the status quo should understand: this
revolution will succeed. With or without their help, we will
create the finest schools for our children and grandchildren, and
we will do it by restoring to education the truest American
principles: freedom and opportunity and choice.
Thank you for listening. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
Document No. 334940SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/24/92
NOON, THURS., JUNE 25
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
DEMAREST
KAUFMAN
FINDLAY
FITZWATER
GRAY
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN NOON, TOMORROW, THURSDAY, JUNE 25.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
See comments
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
June 24, 1992
GIRADIO
2 JUN 24 P3: 25
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
JUNE 26, 1992
I would like to speak with you today about a subject that is
close to the heart of every American -- the education of our
children. You might not know it to read the morning paper or
watch the evening news, but there is a revolution going on in our
country -- a revolution with a single aim: to make American
schools the best in the world.
This week I proposed a giant step forward in that
revolution. I sent to Congress legislation authorizing a half-
billion dollars to help states and communities give each child of
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middle- and low-income families a $1,000 scholarship. And here's
the crucial part: Families will be allowed to spend this money at
any school of their choice -- whether that school is public,
private, or religious.
This proposal is in the greatest American tradition. Forty-
eight years ago this week, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed
the GI Bill, creating scholarships that veterans could use at any
college -- any college of their choice. The GI Bill created
opportunity for Americans who never would have had it -- and in
so doing, helped to create the best system of colleges and
universities in the world.
We can do it again -- this time with a GI Bill for Children,
helping state and local governments create the best elementary
and secondary schools in the world.
2
My proposal is based on some fundamental truths. I believe
that parents are their children's first teachers. Parents, not
bureaucrats, know what's best for their children. Parents, not
the government, should choose their children's schools.
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For too long, we've shielded schools from competition
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allowed them a damaging monopoly power over our children. This
monopoly turns students into statistics and parents into pawns.
Let's be clear about who's hurt most by the present system. It's
not the wealthy -- they can already afford to send their children
to whichever school they choose. The GI Bill for Children will
give low- and middle-income families more of those choices.
Whether it's the public school down the street or across town,
whether it's a parochial or Yeshiva or Bible school -- parents
should be able to decide which school will best teach their kids.
By injecting competition into our education system -- by
allowing parents to choose their children's schools -- we can
break the monopoly, provide the catalyst to open up opportunities
for our kids, and create genuine change in our schools.
Abraham Lincoln said: "Revolutions do not go backward," and
all across the country -- from Pennsylvania to California, from
San Antonio to Indianapolis -- the school-choice revolution is
gaining steam. I met with many leaders of that movement at the
White House this week. They are the true heroes of school
reform. They aren't afraid to stand up to the status quo -- to
say, loud and clear, that when it comes to educating our kids,
3
business-as-usual just isn't good enough. I am proud to stand at
their side.
The protectors of the status quo should understand: this
revolution will succeed. With or without their help, we will
create the finest schools for our children and grandchildren, and
we will do it by restoring to education the truest American
principles: freedom and opportunity and choice.
Thank you for listening. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
92 JUN 25 P12: 08
June 25, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Radio Address on GI Bill
for Children
We have reviewed the attached presidential remarks and
have noted a few suggested changes on the draft.
If you have any questions or we can be of further
assistance, please let us know.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 334940SS
DH
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/24/92
NOON, THURS., JUNE 25
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
1
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
DEMAREST
KAUFMAN
FINDLAY
FITZWATER
GRAY
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN NOON, TOMORROW, THURSDAY, JUNE 25.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
June 24, 1992
GIRADIO
2 JUN 24 P3: 25
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
JUNE 26, 1992
I would like to speak with you today about a subject that is
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close to the heart of every American -- the education of our NATION'S
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children. You might not know it to read the morning paper or
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watchV the evening news, but there is a revolution going on in our
country -- a revolution with a single aim: to make American
schools the best in the world.
This week I proposed a giant step forward in that
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revolution. I sent to Congress legislation authorizing a half
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billion dollars to help states and communities give each child of
middle- and low-income families a $1,000 scholarship. And here's
the crucial part: Families will be allowed to spend this money at
any school of their choice -- whether that school is public,
private, or religious.
This proposal is in the greatest American tradition. Forty-
eight years ago this week, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed
the GI Bill, creating scholarships that veterans could use at any
college -- any college of their choice. The GI Bill created
opportunity for Americans who never would have had it -- and in
so doing, helped to create the best system of colleges and
universities in the world.
We can do it again -- this time with a GI Bill for Children,
helping state and local governments create the best elementary
and secondary schools in the world.
SEVERAL
2
My proposal is based on some fundamental truths. I believe
that parents are their children's first teachers. Parents, not
bureaucrats, know what's best for their children. Parents, not
the government, should choose their children's schools.
For too long, we've shielded schools from competition --
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allowed them a damaging monopoly power over our children. This
monopoly turns students into statistics and parents into pawns.
Let's be clear about who's hurt most by the present system. It's
not the wealthy -- they can already I afford to send their children
to whichever school they choose. The GI Bill for Children will
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give low- and middle-income families more of those choices.
Whether it's the public school down the street or across town,
whether it's a parochial or Yeshiva or Bible school -- parents
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allowing parents to choose their children's schools -- we can
break the monopoly, provide XA, the catalyst to open up opportunities
for our kids, and create genuine change in our schools.
Abraham Lincoln said: "Revolutions do not go backward," and
all across the country -- from Pennsylvania to California, from
San Antonio to Indianapolis -- the school-choice revolution is
gaining steam. I met with many leaders of that movement at the
White House this week. They are the true heroes of school
reform. They aren't afraid XCHALLENEE to stand up to the status quo -- to
say, loud and clear, that when it comes to educating our kids,
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business-as-usual just isn't good enough. I am proud to stand at
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The protectors of the status quo should understand: this
revolution will succeed. With or without their help, we will
create the finest schools for our children and grandchildren, and
we will do it by restoring to education the truest American
principles: freedom and opportunity and choice.
Thank you for listening. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
Document No. 334940SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
92/2UN25 A9: 3°
DATE:
NOON, THURS., JUNE 25
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
1
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
DEMAREST
KAUFMAN
FINDLAY
FITZWATER
GRAY
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN NOON, TOMORROW, THURSDAY, JUNE 25.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
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Pl.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
June 24, 1992
2 JUN 24 P3 25
GIRADIO
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
JUNE 26, 1992
Tenaty.
would like to speak with you today about a subject that is
close to the heart of every American -- the education of our
children. You might not know it to read the morning paper or
watch the evening news, but there is a revolution going on in our
country -- a revolution with a single aim: to make American
schools the best in the world.
This week I proposed a giant step forward in that
revolution. I sent to Congress legislation authorizing a half-
billion dollars to help states and communities give each child of
middle- and low-income families a $1,000 scholarship. And here's
the crucial part: Families will be allowed to spend this money at
any school of their choice -- whether that school is public,
private, or religious.
This proposal is in the greatest American tradition. Forty-
eight years ago this week, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed
the GI Bill, creating scholarships that veterans could use at any
college -- any college of their choice. The GI Bill created
opportunity for Americans who never would have had it -- and in
so doing, helped to create the best system of colleges and
universities in the world.
We can do it again -- this time with a GI Bill for Children,
helping state and local governments create the best elementary
and secondary schools in the world.
2
My proposal is based on some fundamental truths. I believe
that parents are their children's first teachers. Parents, not
bureaucrats, know what's best for their children. Parents, not
the government, should choose their children's schools.
For too long, we've shielded schools from competition --
allowed them a damaging monopoly power over our children. This
monopoly turns students into statistics and parents into pawns.
Let's be clear about who's hurt most by the present system. It's
not the wealthy -- they can already afford to send their children
to whichever school they choose. The GI Bill for Children will
give low- and middle-income families more of those choices.
Whether it's the public school down the street or across town,
whether it's a parochial or Yeshiva or Bible school -- parents
should be able to decide which school will best teach their kids.
By injecting competition into our education system -- by
allowing parents to choose their children's schools -- we can
break the monopoly, provide the catalyst to open up opportunities
for our kids, and create genuine change in our schools.
Abraham Lincoln said: "Revolutions do not go backward," and
all across the country -- from Pennsylvania to California, from
San Antonio to Indianapolis -- the school-choice revolution is
gaining steam. I met with many leaders of that movement at the
White House this week. They are the true heroes of school
reform. They aren't afraid to stand up to the status quo -- to
say, loud and clear, that when it comes to educating our kids,
3
business-as-usual just isn't good enough. I am proud to stand at
their side.
The protectors of the status quo should understand: this
revolution will succeed. With or without their help, we will
create the finest schools for our children and grandchildren, and
we will do it by restoring to education the truest American
principles: freedom and opportunity and choice.
Thank you for listening. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
(Ferguson/Grossman)
June 24, 1992
GIRADIO
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
JUNE 26, 1992
I would like to speak with you today about a subject that is
close to the heart of every American -- the education of our
children. You might not know it to read the morning paper or
watch the evening news, but there is a revolution going on in our
country -- a revolution with a single aim: to make American
schools the best in the world.
This week I proposed a giant step forward in that
revolution. I sent to Congress legislation authorizing a half-
billion dollars to help states and communities give each child of
middle- and low-income families a $1,000 scholarship. And here's
the crucial part: Families will be allowed to spend this money at
any school of their choice -- whether that school is public,
private, or religious.
This proposal is in the greatest American tradition. Forty-
eight years ago this week, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed
the GI Bill, creating scholarships that veterans could use at any
college -- any college of their choice. The GI Bill created
opportunity for Americans who never would have had it -- and in
so doing, helped to create the best system of colleges and
universities in the world.
We can do it again -- this time with a GI Bill for Children,
helping state and local governments create the best elementary
and secondary schools in the world.
2
My proposal is based on some fundamental truths. I believe
that parents are their children's first teachers. Parents, not
bureaucrats, know what's best for their children. Parents, not
the government, should choose their children's schools.
For too long, we've shielded schools from competition --
allowed them a damaging monopoly power over our children. This
monopoly turns students into statistics and parents into pawns.
Let's be clear about who's hurt most by the present system. It's
not the wealthy -- they can already afford to send their children
to whichever school they choose. The GI Bill for Children will
give low- and middle-income families more of those choices.
Whether it's the public school down the street or across town,
whether it's a parochial or Yeshiva or Bible school -- parents
should be able to decide which school will best teach their kids.
By injecting competition into our education system -- by
allowing parents to choose their children's schools -- we can
break the monopoly, provide the catalyst to open up opportunities
for our kids, and create genuine change in our schools.
Abraham Lincoln said: "Revolutions do not go backward," and
all across the country -- from Pennsylvania to California, from
San Antonio to Indianapolis -- the school-choice revolution is
gaining steam. I met with many leaders of that movement at the
White House this week.
They are the true heroes of school
reform. They aren't afraid to stand up to the status quo -- to
say, loud and clear, that when it comes to educating our kids,
3
business-as-usual just isn't good enough. I am proud to stand at
their side.
The protectors of the status quo should understand: this
revolution will succeed. With or without their help, we will
create the finest schools for our children and grandchildren, and
we will do it by restoring to education the truest American
principles: freedom and opportunity and choice.
Thank you for listening. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
(Ferguson/Grossman)
June 24, 1992
GIRADIO
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: RADIO ADDRESS
GI BILL FOR CHILDREN
JUNE 26, 1992
I would like to speak with you today about a subject that is
close to the heart of every American -- the education of our
children. You might not know it to read the morning paper or
watch the evening news, but there is a revolution going on in our
country -- a revolution with a single aim: to make American
schools the best in the world.
This week I proposed a giant step forward in that
revolution. I sent to Congress legislation authorizing a half-
billion dollars to help states and communities give each child of
middle- and low-income families a $1,000 scholarship. And here's
the crucial part: Families will be allowed to spend this money at
any school of their choice --- whether that school is public,
private, or religious.
This proposal is in the greatest American tradition. Forty-
eight years ago this week, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed
the GI Bill, creating scholarships that veterans could use at any
college -- any college of their choice. The GI Bill created
opportunity for Americans who never would have had it -- and in
so doing, helped to create the best system of colleges and
universities in the world.
We can do it again -- this time with a GI Bill for Children,
helping state and local governments create the best elementary
and secondary schools in the world.
2
My proposal is based on some fundamental truths. I believe
that parents are their children's first teachers. Parents, not
bureaucrats, know what's best for their children. Parents, not
the government, should choose their children's schools.
For too long, we've shielded schools from competition --
allowed them a damaging monopoly power over our children. This
monopoly turns students into statistics and parents into pawns.
Let's be clear about who's hurt most by the present system. It's
not the wealthy -- they can already afford to send their children
to whichever school they choose. The GI Bill for Children will
give low- and middle-income families more of those choices.
Whether it's the public school down the street or across town,
whether it's a parochial or Yeshiva or Bible school -- parents
should be able to decide which school will best teach their kids.
By injecting competition into our education system -- by
allowing parents to choose their children's schools -- we can
break the monopoly, provide the catalyst to open up opportunities
for our kids, and create genuine change in our schools.
Abraham Lincoln said: "Revolutions do not go backward," and
all across the country -- from Pennsylvania to California, from
San Antonio to Indianapolis -- the school-choice revolution is
gaining steam. I met with many leaders of that movement at the
White House this week. They are the true heroes of school
reform. They aren't afraid to stand up to the status quo -- to
say, loud and clear, that when it comes to educating our kids,
3
business-as-usual just isn't good enough. I am proud to stand at
their side.
The protectors of the status quo should understand: this
revolution will succeed. With or without their help, we will
create the finest schools for our children and grandchildren, and
we will do it by restoring to education the truest American
principles: freedom and opportunity and choice.
Thank you for listening. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # #