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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID F. DEMAREST DD
FROM:
CHRISTINA MARTIN
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED TALKING POINTS FOR DETROIT VICTORY
I. SUMMARY
On Monday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. you will deliver remarks to
an audience of 800 at the 1992 Governor's Gala in the Renaissance
Ballroom of the Westin Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.
II. DISCUSSION
Your talking points (approximately 7 minutes / cards), are
based on the text of your remarks to the Dallas GOP.
June 25, 1992
Draft Two
DTTP
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to uphold the
values that made this Party great and this country great.
And nobody else is going to lead this country for the next
four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. That's
why I want to be President -- because I am the right man for
that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
Families strong and united, good schools, safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
America wants a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Government is just too big and spends too much.
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
The American people want term limits for Members of
Congress.
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
2
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you watch us get this
country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people.
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation with a veto,
it's Bush 30, Congress 0. We are already setting a new
course for America. But the future of our country is at
stake and the job is only half-done. We must finish what we
started.
I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools the
best, our streets safer, and expand opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
3
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission of this campaign is to accelerate
economic growth, create hope, build opportunity for everyone
and keep good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going.
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they live -- creating whole and good communities.
Under my Presidency, this big idea is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America --- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done.
I've always been an optimist, and I say
let's get to work. Yes, we are in the fight of our lives,
but it's worth the fight and we're in it to win. Our day is
Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID F. DEMAREST DD
FROM:
CHRISTINA MARTIN
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED TALKING POINTS FOR DETROIT VICTORY
I. SUMMARY
On Monday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. you will deliver remarks to
an audience of 800 at the 1992 Governor's Gala in the Renaissance
Ballroom of the Westin Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.
II. DISCUSSION
Your talking points (approximately 7 minutes / cards), are
based on the text of your remarks to the Dallas GOP.
June 25, 1992
Draft Two
DTTP
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to uphold the
values that made this Party great and this country great.
And nobody else is going to lead this country for the next
four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. That's
why I want to be President -- because I am the right man for
that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
Families strong and united, good schools, safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
America wants a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Government is just too big and spends too much.
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
The American people want term limits for Members of
Congress.
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
2
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you watch us get this
country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people.
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation with a veto,
it's Bush 30, Congress 0. We are already setting a new
course for America. But the future of our country is at
stake and the job is only half-done. We must finish what we
started.
I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools the
best, our streets safer, and expand opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
3
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission of this campaign is to accelerate
economic growth, create hope, build opportunity for everyone
and keep good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they live -- creating whole and good communities.
Under my Presidency, this big idea is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done. I've always been an optimist, and I say
let's get to work. Yes, we are in the fight of our lives,
but it's worth the fight and we're in it to win. Our day is
Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
Document No. 334758
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 06/26/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92, 06/29
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
DEMAREST
FINDLAY
FITZWATER
KAUFMAN
GRAY
MCGROARTY
BOSKIN
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
02 JUN.25 AID: 51
June 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
DD
THROUGH:
DAVID F. DEMAREST
FROM:
CHRISTINA MARTIN
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED TALKING POINTS FOR DETROIT VICTORY
I. SUMMARY
On Monday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. you will deliver remarks to
an audience of 800 at the 1992 Governor's Gala in the Renaissance
Ballroom of the Westin Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.
II. DISCUSSION
Your talking points (approximately 7 minutes / cards), are
based on the text of your remarks to the Dallas GOP.
June 25, 1992
Draft Two
DTTP
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to uphold the
values that made this Party great and this country great.
And nobody else is going to lead this country for the next
four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. That's
why I want to be President -- because I am the right man for
that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA.
AMERICA WANTS:
Families strong and united, good schools, safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
America wants a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Government is just too big and spends too much.
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
The American people want term limits for Members of
Congress.
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
2
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you watch us get this
country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people.
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation with a veto,
it's Bush 30, Congress 0. We are already setting a new
course for America. But the future of our country is at
stake and the job is only half-done. We must finish what we
started.
I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools the
best, our streets safer, and expand opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
3
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission of this campaign is to accelerate
economic growth, create hope, build opportunity for everyone
and keep good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they live -- creating whole and good communities.
Under my Presidency, this big idea is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done! I've always been an optimist, and I say
let's get to work. Yes, we are in the fight of our lives,
but it's worth the fight and we're in it to win. Our day is
Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
334758SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/23/92
5:00PM, WED., JUNE 24
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
SUBJECT:
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSME
BRADY
PORTER
-
BROMLEY
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
>
FINDLAY
DEMAREST
>
KAUFMAN
FITZWATER
GRAY
MCGROARTY
BOSKIN
HOLIDAY
>
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. Thank you.
Please All comments attachment.
\
RESPONSE:
Thank you.
MASTER LAM Memo
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
June 17, 1992
Draft One
DTTP
2 "123 P3:24
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
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I an going (yes)
NO
at stake for America and nobody else is going to stick
closer to the values that made this Party great and this
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country great. And nobody else is going to lead this
country for the next four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
four (CGA) century (NO)
big (Yes) job to set the course for the next forty years. But And(No)
that why I want to be President -- because I am the right
man for that job.
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I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA
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WANTS: best (No) the world (Porter)
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The American people want term limits for members of
Congress.
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ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
2
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
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All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
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is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
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I've always been an optimist,
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I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
Solid economic growth, creating good jobs.
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families, safe neighborhoods, and good schools.
Healthy communities, where people look out for one another.
Government that works.
National security and world peace.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
92 JUN 24 All: 50
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDE
23-Jun-1992 04:50pm
TO:
(See Below)
FROM:
Christina M. Martin
Office of Communications
SUBJECT: Comments due by 5 p.m. Wed. in writing to Rm. 122
June 17, 1992
Draft One
DTTP
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to stick
closer to the values that made this Party great and this
country great. And nobody else is going to lead this
country for the next four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world not just abroad but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. But
that's why I want to be President - -- because I am the right
man for that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
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neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you just watch us get
this country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people.
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
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the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission -- the biggest idea of this campaign is
to accelerate economic growth to create hope and opportunity
for everyone. Good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they live -- create whole and good communities. Under
my Presidency this big idea, is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done. Let the optimists say, let's get to work.
Yes, we are in the fight of our lives, but it's worth the
fight and we're in it to win. Our day is Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
# # #
DISTRIBUTION:
334758SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/23/92
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5:00PM, WED., JUNE 24
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
SUBJECT:
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
X
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
FINDLAY
X
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
KAUFMAN
GRAY
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY N/C
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
June 17, 1992
Draft One
DTTP
02 UN123 P3: 24
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to stick
closer to the values that made this Party great and this
country great. And nobody else is going to lead this
country for the next four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. But
that's why I want to be President -- because I am the right
man for that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
Families strong and united, good schools, safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
America wants a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Government is just too big and spends too much.
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
The American people want term limits for members of
Congress.
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
2
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you just watch us get
this country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people.
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation a veto, it's
Bush 28, Congress 0. We are already setting a new course
for America. But the future of our country is at stake and
the job is only half-done. We must finish what we started.
I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools
better, our streets safer, and build opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
3
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission -- the biggest idea of this campaign is
to accelerate economic growth to create hope and opportunity
for everyone. Good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they live -- create whole and good communities. Under
my Presidency this big idea, is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done. Let the optimists say, let's get to work.
Yes, we are in the fight of our lives, but it's worth the
fight and we're in it to win. Our day is Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Talking Points: Detroit Victory '92
We have reviewed the attached remarks and have noted a few
suggested changes on the draft.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if we may
help in any other way.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
92 JUN 25 A7:21
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RAE
6/23/92
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
SUBJECT:
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
FINDLAY
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
KAUFMAN
GRAY
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
See Comments
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
June 17, 1992
Draft One
DTTP
2 P3:24 24
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to stick
UPHOLD
closer to to the values that made this Party great and this
country great. And nobody else is going to lead this
country for the next four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. But
that's why I want to be President -- because I am the right
man for that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
the best
in the world
Families strong and united, good schools safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
America wants a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Government is just too big and spends too much.
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
The American people want term limits for members of
Congress.
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
2
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you just watch us get
this country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people.
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
WITH
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation a veto, it's
Bush 28, Congress 0. We are already setting a new course
for America. But the future of our country is at stake and
the job is only half-done. We must finish what we started.
I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools
the best
EXPAND
better, our streets safer, and build opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
3
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission -- the biggest idea of this campaign is
EXPAND
to accelerate economic growth, to I create hope and opportunity
Au AMERICANSO
for everyone. Good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they live -- create whole and good communities. Under
my Presidency this big idea, is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
I SAY
it can't be done. Let the optimists say, let's get to work.
Yes, we are in the fight of our lives, but it's worth the
fight and we're in it to win. Our day is Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
# # #
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDE
23-Jun-1992 04:50pm
TO:
(See Below)
FROM:
Christina M. Martin
Office of Communications
SUBJECT: Comments due by 5 p.m. Wed. in writing to Rm. 122
June 17, 1992
Draft One
DTTP
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
smooth
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
I am going
at stake for America and nobody else IS going to stick
closer / to the values that made this Party great and this
country great. And I nobody want else is-going to to lead this
country for the next four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world - -- not just abroad - but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty century? years.
But And
that's why I want to be President - because I am the right
man for that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
Families strong and united, good schools, safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
America wants a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Government is just too big and spends too much.
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
The American people want term limits for members of
Congress.
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
ignore
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you just watch us get
this country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people.
Despite the odds, we've had somegsuccesses great on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation with a veto, it's
Bush 28, Congress 0. We are already setting a new course
for America. But the future of our country is at stake and
the job is only half-done. We must finish what we started.
I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools
better, our streets safer, and build opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission the biggest idea of this campaign is
to accelerate economic growth to create hope and opportunity
keep
for everyone Good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
!l
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they live -- create whole and good communities. Under
my Presidency this big idea, is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done. Let the optimists say, let's get to work.
Yes, we are in the fight of our lives, but it's worth the
fight and we're in it to win. Our day is Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
# # #
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STATE
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
6.24.92
NOTICE:
Enclosed are comments from staff members of the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). Such comments do not necessarily
represent the official position of the Director of OMB or of the
Office of Management and Budget. If you wish to have the
Director's personal comments, please let me know -- and contact
me if you have any questions.
James C. Murr
Associate Director for
Legislative Reference
and Administration
334758SS
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5:00PM, WED., JUNE 24
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
SUBJECT:
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
\
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
-
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
FINDLAY
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
>
KAUFMAN
GRAY
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Su comments
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
June 17, 1992
Draft One
DTTP
2 PRESIDENTIAL P3:24
TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to stick
closer to the values that made this Party great and this
country great. And nobody else is going to lead this
country for the next four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. But
that's why I want to be President -- because I am the right
man for that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
Families strong and united, good schools, safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
America wants a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Constitutional (Taylor 4790)
Government is just too big and spends too much.
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
The American people want term limits for members of
Congress.
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
2
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you just watch us get
this country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people. -
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
with (Taylor 4790)
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation In a veto, it's
Bush 28, Congress 0. We are already setting a new course
for America. But the future of our country is at stake and
the job is only half-done. We must finish what we started.
I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools
better, our streets safer, and build opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
3
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission -- the biggest idea of this campaign is
to accelerate economic growth to create hope and opportunity
are (Taylor 4790)
for everyone. Good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
working to (Taylor 4790)
where they live create whole and good communities. Under
my Presidency this big idea of is a national crusade.
(Taylor 4790)
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done. Let the optimists say, let's get to work.
Yes, we are in the fight of our lives, but it's worth the
fight and we're in it to win. Our day is Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN MCGROARTY
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATION
FROM:
mcsfor GREGORY S. WALDEN
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Talking Points: Detroit Victory
'92 Detroit, Michigan, Monday, June 29, 1992
The Counsel's office has no legal objections or comments. Just
some minor editorial suggestions.
Attachment
CC: Phillip D. Brady
June 17, 1992
Draft One
DTTP
2
" 2123
P3:
24
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to stick
closer to the values that made this Party great and this
country great. And nobody else is going to lead this
country for the next four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. But
that's why I want to be President -- because I am the right
man for that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
Families strong and united, good schools, safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
America wants a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Government is just too big and spends too much.
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
The American people want term limits for members of
Congress.
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
2
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you just watch us get
this country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people.
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation with a veto, it's
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Bush 28, Congress 0. We are already setting a new course
for America. But the future of our country is at stake and
the job is only half-done. We must finish what we started.
I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools
better, our streets safer, and build opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
NO is
3
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission -- the biggest idea of this campaign is
to accelerate economic growth to create hope and opportunity
for everyone. Good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they-live -- create whole and good communities. Under
my Presidency this big idea, is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done. Let the optimists say, let's get to work.
Yes, we are in the fight of our lives, but it's worth the
fight and we're in it to win. Our day is Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
# # #
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5:00PM, WED., JUNE 24
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
SUBJECT:
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
SMITH
CALIO
YEUTTER
FINDLAY
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
KAUFMAN
GRAY
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
TO:
DAN MCGROARTY
June 24, 1992
The NSC staff concurs with the draft presidential talking points as modified
from Brent Scowcroft
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
CC: Phillip D. Brady
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
June 17, 1992
Draft One
DTTP
2
TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
I finish what I start.
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to stick
closer to the values that made this Party great and this
country great. And nobody else is going to lead this
country for the next four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. But
that's why I want to be President -- because I am the right
man for that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA.
AMERICA WANTS:
Families strong and united, good schools, safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
America wants a
Balanced Budget Amendment.
Government is just too big and spends too much.
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
The American people want term limits for members of
Congress.
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
2
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you just watch us get
this country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
The Congress was responsive to The strong support of me people indive
/didhowever
9
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
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alongess nat
resolutart
Congressivel
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
exponsive to represent people. and The
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation a veto, it's
Bush 28, Congress 0. We are already setting a new course
for America. But the future of our country is at stake and
the job is only half-done. We must finish what we started.
I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools
better, our streets safer, and build opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
3
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission -- the biggest idea of this campaign is
to accelerate economic growth to create hope and opportunity
for everyone. Good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they live -- create whole and good communities. Under
my Presidency this big idea, is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done. Let the optimists say, let's get to work.
Yes, we are in the fight of our lives, but it's worth the
fight and we're in it to win. Our day is Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
# # #
Ed Walters
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDE
23-Jun-1992 04:50pm
TO:
(See Below)
FROM:
Christina M. Martin
Office of Communications
SUBJECT: Comments due by 5 p.m. Wed. in writing to Rm. 122
June 17, 1992
Draft One
DTTP
PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
O
I finish what I start.
o
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to stick
closer to the values that made this Party great and this
country great. And nobody else is going to lead this
country for the next four years.
o
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. But
that's why I want to be President -- because I am the right
man for that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
o
Families strong and united, good schools, safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
0
America wants a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Government is just too big and spends too much.
0
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
0
The American people want term limits for members of
Congress.
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
o
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
O
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
O
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you just watch us get
this country moving again.
O
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
O
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people.
O
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
O
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation a veto, it's
This number
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for America. But the future of our country is at stake and
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I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools
better, our streets safer, and build opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
0
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
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to accelerate economic growth to create hope and opportunity
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All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
O
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they live -- create whole and good communities. Under
my Presidency this big idea, is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
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This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
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States of America -- one nation under God. The helm, we need not fear change,
for it can only be for the better.
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The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done. Let the optimists say, let's get to work.
Yes, we are in the fight of our lives, but it's worth the
fight and we're in it to win. Our day is Election Day.
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Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
# # #
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PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: DETROIT VICTORY '92
good chance (since ,695 of taking control
WHY I WANT TO BE PRESIDENT:
of House
I finish what I start.
A lot of glib talk won't get the job done. There's too much
at stake for America and nobody else is going to stick
closer to the values that made this Party great and this
country great. And nobody else is going to lead this
country for the next four years.
Our mission for the next four years is to shape our new
world -- not just abroad -- but right here at home. It's a
big job to set the course for the next forty years. But
that's why I want to be President -- because I. am the right
man for that job.
I UNDERSTAND AMERICA. AMERICA WANTS:
Families strong and united, good schools, safe
neighborhoods, a job-creating economy, and a world at peace.
America wants a Balanced Budget Amendment.
Government is just too big and spends too much.
America wants the President to have the Line-Item-Veto.
The American people want term limits for members of
Congress.
Target: Dave Bonjour
ROLE AS WORLD LEADER:
The Cold War is over -- Eastern Europe is free. Imperial
Communism is dead and buried. Our children now go to sleep
Gov, Proctor, yobb, Agley, Timmis
2
at night without fear of nuclear war. I am proud of that
record.
The best way to keep America safe is to keep America strong.
CONGRESS:
Four years just haven't been enough to finish our mission.
Give me a Republican Congress, and you just watch us get
this country moving again.
During Operation Desert Storm I didn't have to get
permission from some Congressional subcommittee to kick
Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait.
We must break this gridlock and recapture the trust of the
people.
Despite the odds, we've had some successes on Capitol Hill -
- legislation like our Child Care Act, the Clean Air Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
And when it comes to stopping bad legislation a veto, it's
Bush 28, Congress 0. We are already setting a new course
for America. But the future of our country is at stake and
the job is only half-done. We must finish what we started.
I'm proud of our record. But with or without the Congress
we are going to make our families stronger, our schools
better, our streets safer, and build opportunity for all
Americans.
MISSIONS:
There's a right way and a wrong way to set a new course.
The wrong way is to give up on America -- and I will not do
3
that. America will always be a rising nation -- and I'm an
optimist about the future of our country.
The biggest mission -- the biggest idea of this campaign is
to accelerate economic growth to create hope and opportunity
for everyone. Good fundamentals in place.
All across America a revolution in education is bringing
back excellence to our schools. And before we're done,
whether it's public, private or religious, parents are going
to have the right to choose their children's schools.
Another great and dynamic movement transforming our country
is a movement of ordinary people solving problems right
where they live -- create whole and good communities. Under
my Presidency. this big idea, is a national crusade.
ELECTION DAY RALLY CALL:
This is an age of great change for America -- that's what
makes November 3rd so important. Change breeds uncertainty
and skepticism. I understand that. But we are the United
States of America -- one nation under God.
The genius of America is everywhere. Let the skeptics say
it can't be done. Let the optimists say, let's get to work.
Yes, we are in the fight of our lives, but it's worth the
fight and we're in it to win. Our day is Election Day.
Thank you and God bless the United States of America.
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tragedy because for a long time there was
Note: The President spoke at 5:14 p.m. at
literally very little that could be done or had
the Southfield Civic Center. In his remarks,
been done.
he referred to Brooks Patterson, attorney and
The other thing, one of the things, and
former Oakland County prosecutor.
maybe this isn't directly on your point, but
I know a lot of families feel this way, that
when we talk about habeas corpus reform
so you knock out frivolous appeals, it does
Remarks at a Victory '92 Fundraising
bring certain comfort to the family that at
Dinner in Detroit
least wants to know that justice is being done,
June 29, 1992
that the person that murdered the family
member is going to pay the price and not
Let me thank the Governor for that warm
get frivolously appealed and appealed and
introduction and all of you for this welcome
appealed endlessly. And so part of our habeas
and all of you for what you've done to help
corpus reform addresses itself to the victims
get out the vote, to help the party, to help
of crime in that sense.
this President, to help all the Republicans
Well, listen, thank you all very, very much.
standing for election next fall. This is truly
a most successful occasion, I'm told. It seems
I don't know who is in charge of the heat
here, but I've lost about five pounds, and that
to me I just left here having thanked all of
you, but I'll do it one more time because
wouldn't hurt me, as you can tell. But I just
I am delighted to have this fantastic support
want to, once again, thank you all for taking
for all of us who are standing for election
the time. And I say this, you know, this is
in the fall.
a strange political year. It's a strange political
I was delighted to see so many members
year. And I know anything you say is inter-
of the State legislature here. And, of course,
preted to be said for political gain. But I feel
I want to thank Randy Agley and Mike
very, very strongly about what I've said here
Timmis and Heinz Prechter and so many
about backing law enforcement officials, and
others-I'm going to get in trouble-every-
for me it does transcend politics. And for me
body that had a hand in making this so suc-
when a police officer-I keep in my desk the
cessful. I want to single out Councilman
badge of a young police officer from New
Keith Butler and our Lieutenant Governor
York as a reminder-gunned down. I go to
who I've known for a long, long time, Connie
the DEA when they honor the officers that
Binsfeld, and the Republican leadership that
are killed in fighting for us, for my family,
helped turn this great State around.
fighting against/narcotics.
And I am looking forward to repeating the
So I hope it doesn't sound patronizing in
experience of Cobo Hall. Barbara and I when
this political year, but we strongly support
we came in here just about 12 years ago,
the law enforcement community in this
across the street to another hotel, it was there
country. I will continue to fight for strong
that I was picked to be Vice President on
legislation, and I will continue to take the
the stand on the Republican ticket. And that
message out there against the kinds of things
has propelled us now into a fascinating expe-
in the media that undermine the family or
rience. What I want to talk to you tonight
rejoice at those who stand up against law en-
is I believe that we've got the record to take
forcement, something like that. I think I have
to the American people for 4 more years as
President of the United States.
a moral obligation as President of the United
I like to finish what I start, and a lot of
States to take that kind of a message to the
glib talk won't get the job done. I'm kind
American people. And if you want to say "po-
of holding back on going after the opponents
litical," fine. But it's something I feel deeply
until after the Republican Convention in the
in my heart.
middle of August. But I'll tell you something:
So thank you all very much for what you're
I am getting a little sick and tired of being
doing for your country and for your commu-
on the receiving end of criticism day-in and
nity. Thank you.
day-out from all those sorry Democrats that
George Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / June 29
1169
were running for President, and now some
4 years ago or 2 or even a few months ago
oke at 5:14 p.m. at
ter. In his remarks,
Independent. And when I am unleashed and
that we could have worked out a deal to
when we get out of this mode, this non-
eliminate these most destabilizing weapons,
terson, attorney and
political mode we're in, I'll tell you, I'll be
people would have looked at you and said
prosecutor.
ready for the fray. I have never felt better,
you're nuts.
nor have I ever felt more eager to take my
We worked that deal out. Every child in
case to the American people.
America can sleep more securely without the
Frankly, I don't care about those polls.
fear of nuclear war that generations that pre-
'92 Fundraising
Fortunately, when I was soaring around
ceded it had, and the country is totally focus-
about 85 percent I said I didn't believe in
ing on something else. I am convinced that
the polls. The smartest thing I ever said.
when we go to the people in the fall, we will
ernor for that warm
[Laughter] But they changed, and frankly,
say this: We have made the world safer be-
u for this welcome
I don't think we're looking too bad. But let
cause of our leadership in world affairs. And
ou've done to help
me tell you this: This election, when people
the American people are going to respond.
the party, to help
get down to deciding who they want in the
Heinz Prechter introduced me to a friend
White House, they're going to say, "Who has
of his tonight who is here from East Ger-
II the Republicans
t fall. This is truly
the temperament, who has the experience,
many. With tears in his eyes, he said: Thank
who has the record to lead this country for
you, Mr. President, for being a catalyst in
I'm told. It seems
4 years?" And I will be making the case, with
reunification of the Germanys. This is major.
ving thanked all of
ore time because
your help, that we are the party that deserves
Looking to the Middle East, you have an-
is fantastic support
a shot at controlling the United States Con-
cient enemies talking to each other, the one
gress and, thus, facilitating our leadership.
thing the Arabs, the one thing the Israelis
nding for election
Let me remind you: 35 years the Demo-
wanted-to sit down opposite the table. And
crats have controlled the House of Rep-
it was your country that brought this about.
so many members
re. And, of course,
resentatives; 29 out of the last 35 years
When Saddam Hussein invaded a neigh-
Agley and Mike
they've controlled the United States Senate.
bor, it was the United States that took the
nter and so many
People are saying: Well, what about divided
lead. Now you have a lot of revisionists run-
ning around Washington, DC, telling us that
in trouble-every-
Government? Why don't you just say that
haking this so suc-
you'll stand with whatever the people want,
something was noble-that something was
out Councilman
if they elect a Democratic Congress, a
wrong. And they are crazy. What we did is
Democratic President? Let me tell you
set back aggression, put together a coalition
utenant Governor
something. We tried that in the late seven-
to lead, and today the United States is the
long time, Connie
ties. We had a Democratic President. We
undisputed leader of the world. That's some-
an leadership that
had a Democratic House. We had a Demo-
thing we can take to the American people.
around.
rd to repeating the
cratic Senate. And we had the highest misery
And the Baltics are free, and South America
rate that this country has ever seen. It went
is moving almost entirely democratic. We
Barbara and I when
right out through the roof. What we haven't
have a lot to be grateful for.
out 12 years ago,
hotel, it was there
tried is a Republican House, a Republican
Let me say this parenthetically: I am going
Vice President on
Senate, and a Republican President. And if
to keep pushing to a successful conclusion
n ticket. And that
you want to bring change to this country,
of the GATT round, a successful conclusion
of the North American free trade agreement
fascinating expe-
help me elect a Republican Congress in the
fall.
because that means not only jobs for the
lk to you tonight
the record to take
You know, this year, as I say, has been a
United States, it means opportunity for other
little weird, a little peculiar. The other day
countries. Build their economies, and that'll
4 more years as
Boris Yeltsin came to town, the President of
help the world economy. And we're going
es.
tart, and a lot of
Russia, a democratically elected in a free
to be free traders, not protectionists. That's
done. I'm kind
election, certifiably free election, came to
the case I'm going to take to the American
Russia. We stood in the Rose Garden, made
people.
ter the opponents
a deal, signed an agreement in the White
So, I believe the record for world peace
Convention in the
House to banish from the face of the Earth
and democracy and freedom is clear. Out of
Lll you something:
these tremendous intercontinental ballistic
focus right now in terms of people's atten-
nd tired of being
missiles known as the SS-18. If any one of
tion, but I think in the final analysis people
ticism day-in and
Democrats that
you has followed this and if you'd have said
are going to say: To whom do you trust the
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June 29 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
national security of our great country? Who
sponsored the resolution, sponsored the
best to enhance the peace? Who best to fight
amendment, were taken to the woodshed by
for democracy and freedom? And I believe
that liberal leadership of the House of Rep-
that will conclude that I am that person to
resentatives, beaten over the head until they
lead the country for 4 years.
were a pulp, and they voted against their own
Now, people say to me, "Well, you were
amendment, and the amendment went
successful on Desert Storm; why can't you
down. We need to change the leadership in
bring that same kind of leadership to the do-
the United States Congress and give the Re-
mestic scene? Good question. And the an-
publicans a chance.
swer is, we must make the changes in the
The Government is too big, and it spends
United States Congress to move our program
too much. And we're trying to do something
through because our values are in accord
about it. I'd like to ask the American people
with the values of the American people.
this fall: Give me what 43 Governors have,
Let me just give you one or two areas
give me that line-item veto, and give me a
where I think we have a fantastic case to take
shot at cutting down on this Federal spend-
to the American people. I have just come
ing. You hear a lot now about these. Every
from a law enforcement meeting where we
candidate is supposed to get the budget in
had sheriffs and police chiefs from all across
balance and get the deficit down. We have
the State. And I told them: Look, what we
a concrete proposal before the United States
need is a strong anticrime legislation. We
Congress right now that makes some tough
need to vary the exclusionary rule so that we
decisions. It controls the growth of manda-
don't have cases frivolously thrown out. We
tory spending programs. You can't do it just
need to change habeas corpus so that we
through the discretionary program. And it's
don't have appeal after appeal that deny the
languishing there as the Congress sends
swiftness of the law. We need to be tougher
down bill after bill to me to raise people's
on those who commit crimes against other
taxes and to increase spending. We've got a
people in terms of taking their life. And that
good case to take to the American people,
means tightening up on the death penalty
and say: Give me more Congressmen that
laws. We have had strong anticrime legisla-
will vote to control those mandatory pro-
tion before the United States Congress. The
grams, and then we can get this deficit down.
Democrats talk a good game, and they
Speaking of Government reform, I think
haven't even given us a vote on our crime
the time has come to limit the terms for the
package. The American people want to back
Members of Congress. The President's term
our law enforcement communities because
is limited; let's try to limit the terms of the
they know that strengthens neighborhoods
Members of Congress and see if we can't
and strengthens families. And I think we
keep them closer to the American people.
have a good case to take on that.
A major area where we've got outstanding
On the economy, though I believe the
proposals and a pretty darned good record
economy is moving, I still feel that what we
is on education. We have a program called
ought to do is put incentives into the tax sys-
America 2000. It crosses party lines. The first
tem. And that means a capital gains cut, that
thing I did as President was to get the Gov-
means an investment tax allowance, that
ernors together, Democrat and Republican
means changing the IRA's, that means a first-
alike, to set the national education goals.
time credit for homebuyers so the young
Party was laid aside. The goals were set. And
American family has a shot at the American
now we have a program to implement those
dream. And that is stymied, all of it, by the
goals called America 2000 that literally rev-
Democratic Congress. We had a fight the
olutionizes American education and brings to
other day on the balanced budget amend-
K through 12 the same kind of quality edu-
ment. That's not going to solve all the prob-
cation that we're known for at the college
lems. It's going to discipline the executive
and university level. And it is languishing.
branch. It'll darn sure discipline the spend-
Parts of it are languishing in the House of
and-spend Congress. We got almost two-
Representatives because it has to go to some
thirds of the vote. Twelve Democrats who
old subcommittee chairman that's been there
orge Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / June 29
1171
sponsored the
for a thousand years and hasn't had a new
League of Cities, came to see me-and I
e woodshed by
thought since the day he arrived. We've got
mentioned this to the law enforcement peo-
House of Rep-
to change the United States Congress.
ple this afternoon-they said that the biggest
head until they
concern they had, the biggest single focus
gainst their own
And while we're at it, I think we ought
on the problem, the cause of the problems
endment went
to have choice in education at K through 12.
in urban America was the decline in the
ne leadership in
I was a beneficiary of the GI bill when I got
American family. And they are absolutely
end give the Re-
out of the Navy in 1945. And they didn't say
correct. I am convinced that we must find
to me: Hey, you can't go to Holy Cross or
ways to strengthen the family. When I talk
g, and it spends
you can't go to a private school. You went
about reform of the welfare system, I have
to do something
to wherever you wanted to go to; the family
in mind a little girl who saved over $1,000.
merican people
made that choice. In this instance, the sailor
And the welfare people came to her, her
Governors have,
made that choice, the Navy man made that
mother on welfare, and said your mother's
and give me a
choice. And it's helped our colleges.
going off of welfare if you save money like
Federal spend-
ut these. Every
And the same thing can happen if they can
this because you're not allowed to accumu-
t the budget in
pass our "GI bill" for children that we came
late over $1,000. Change the welfare reform,
up with the other day. It gives the families
reform the welfare system so that you can
down. We have
e United States
a little shot in the arm, gives them a little
eliminate this kind of stupidity, and in the
kes some tough
voucher so they can then choose where their
process, strengthen the family. And that's
owth of manda-
children go to school. And it will help those
what we're going to try to do.
1 can't do it just
schools that are bypassed because to stay
I heard one of the candidates for President
cogram. And it's
alive they're going to have to compete. And
ridiculing the fact that I have a session each
Congress sends
it's not going to diminish the public edu-
year reading to children. Symbolic, yes. But
o raise people's
cation system. If you don't believe me, go
what is the symbol? It is the idea that adults
ing. We've got a
up to Milwaukee and talk where it's been
ought to read to their kids or that parents
merican people,
tried. Or go to Minnesota where they've been
ought to read to their kids. And let the cynics
in the lead on choice in education. Choice
ongressmen that
who think everything can be legislated miss
in education is what we want. Choice in child
mandatory pro-
the point. The point is that when Barbara
this deficit down.
care is what we now have because of Repub-
Bush holds an AIDS baby in her arms, she's
reform, I think
lican principles. And I want to take this case
demonstrating compassion. And when she or
he terms for the
to the American people in the fall.
I read to kids, we're saying parents ought to
President's term
I want to thank some Members of Con-
do this. They ought to hold their families to-
the terms of the
gress. I don't want to be down on all of them
gether and love them. And every kid ought
see if we can't
because one of the only tools the President
to have that kind of opportunity. And that
merican people.
has when he is outnumbered in the Congress
isn't cynical politics, that's what this country
e got outstanding
wants.
and when he is asked to pass things that the
ned good record
people who elected him oppose, is the veto.
I program called
I'm just getting warmed up on you guys,
And the veto score: Bush 30, Congress 0.
ty lines. The first
I'll tell you, because I've only mentioned
And I am going to keep on vetoing this tax-
about four issues here where I think we are
3 to get the Gov-
and-spend legislation as it comes to the
and Republican
just exactly where the heartbeat of America
White House until we can get enough people
education goals.
is. But you couldn't tell it because of all the
to pass sensible legislation.
als were set. And
noise and the fury out there of Politics '92:
implement those
endless polls, weird talk shows, crazy groups
Now, we've got a good record to take to
that literally rev-
the American people. The ideas and the val-
every Sunday telling you what you think,
tion and brings to
ues that I believe we all stand for are intact.
ninety-two percent of the news on the econ-
d of quality edu-
What we need is to get it in focus now for
omy being negative when the economy grew,
or at the college
the American people. I might say, par-
admittedly slowly, but grew at 2.7 in the first
it is languishing.
enthetically, when we talk about family val-
quarter. Ninety-two percent negative. What
in the House of
ues, this is not some demagogic exercise.
kind of reporting is that?
has to go to some
When the mayors of some of the largest cities
But the American people are smart.
that's been there
and some small ones too, the National
They're going to sort it out. They're going
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June 29 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
to separate fiction from fact. They're going
Remarks and a Question-and-Answer
to know reality when they see it. And I'm
Session With the Agriculture
going to say this to them: I have worked my
Communicators Congress
heart out as President of the United States.
June 30, 1992
Barb and I have tried to uphold the dignity
and the decency and honor that belongs in
The President. Thank you for that wel-
the White House. I need the decency and
come. And to those of you from outside the
honor that belongs in the White House. I
beltway, as we say, welcome to Washington
need 4 more years, with a Republican Con-
on this humid day. This Herb Plambeck me-
gress this time, to finish the job for the Amer-
morial get-together-|laughter]-some of
ican people. And I ask you for your support.
you may know the dean down there, but it's
I promise you I'll work my heart out to that
always a pleasure to see him and see so many
end.
of you.
Thank you, and may God bless you all.
Let me just say a word about our Secretary
of Agriculture. He came into this job with
Thank you.
considerable experience in agriculture, both
out in the field and then in Congress. In my
view, he has done an outstanding job for
Note: The President spoke at 7:15 p.m. in
American agriculture. Not only has he
the Mackinac Ballroom at the Westin Hotel.
worked hard here domestically, the concerns
In his remarks, he referred to Randolph J.
of the farmers very much on his mind, but
Agley, chairman, Michigan Republican Fi-
I can tell you from watching him in action
nance Committee; and Michael T. Timmis
he has done a superb job in terms of negotiat-
and Heinz Prechter, dinner cochairmen. A
ing to try to achieve a successful conclusion
tape was not available for verification of the
to the Uruguay round of GATT. And I am
content of these remarks.
very, very grateful to him.
I'm delighted to see Sara Wyant and Mar-
sha Mauzey and Dave King and Taylor
Brown. And once again, let me say welcome
to all of you.
Designation of John B. Waters as
Before I get into the agricultural topics,
Chairman of the Board of Directors
I'd like to make a short statement that I hope
of the Tennessee Valley Authority
will be of interest to all of you, indeed, to
all Americans. This morning Ambassador
June 29, 1992
Malcolm Toon briefed me on his trip last
week to Russia. He went there to determine
The President today designated John B.
whether the American POW's or MIA's
Waters, of Tennessee, as Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley
could possibly be alive there; went there, the
Authority. He would succeed Marvin T. Run-
full cooperation pledged by Boris Yeltsin be-
fore he left. His report makes clear that Boris
yon.
Yeltsin stands by his pledge, providing us ac-
Since 1984, Mr. Waters has served as a
cess to Russian officials and opening up the
member of the Tennessee Valley Authority
KGB archives. But Ambassador Toon also re-
Board. From 1961 to 1984, he served with
ports that his search has yet to uncover any
the law firm of Hailey, Waters & Sykes in
evidence that American POW's or MIA's are
Sevierville, TN.
currently being held in Russia.
Mr. Waters graduated from the University
As President, I take it to be an article of
of Tennessee (B.S., 1952), and the University
faith, a solemn covenant with those who
of Tennessee Law School (J.D., 1961). He
serve this country: The United States will al-
served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1955.
ways make every possible effort, take every
He was born July 15, 1929, in Sevierville,
possible action to learn the fate of those
TN. Mr. Waters is married, has two children,
taken prisoner or missing in action. Our aim
and resides in Sevierville, TN.
remains a full accounting for every POW and