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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Draft Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13632 Folder ID Number: 13632-001 Folder Title: Presidential Video Taping 7/22/92 [OA 5810] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 18 3 5 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 22, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: DAN McGROARTY mer SUBJECT: SCRIPTS FOR VIDEO TAPING Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in the OEOB studio you will tape the following videos: 1. 50th Anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service 2. Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. 3. International Assoc. of Firefighters 4. Bishop Allin Roast (taped in the event that Mrs. Bush doesn't attend the roast.) Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS - On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is appreciated by American military forces around the globe. From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ] -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. I salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. To my fellow veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. I hear National Commander Al Cohen is there -- a fellow World War II vet. We seasoned veterans can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the trenches -- you don't care what color your buddy is. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. I served with many Jewish soldiers in my day -- proud Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia - - American Jews have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to war." The men I've known have stood the gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war -- though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." [die YAY noo (that would be enough) 1. The JWV also encourages those who would care for America during peace. Whether it's volunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track -- your veterans are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. Thank you for all you've done for your country -- for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. # # # (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in so many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job or a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means-saved lives and second chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's -- and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. ### (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST - Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done." I hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at a beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home." Then St. Peter and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home." The bishop said: "Now hold on -- I'm a pious man, I've lived a decent life -- why do I get a dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician." Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife -- Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging." So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together -- I didn't really lose -- I just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much -- she said you could market them for sale. \ I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions. " 11 As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived." 11 Funny -- that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack, I salute you for everything you're doing for this great cause -- for everything you've done for me and my family, and for everything you have done for the Church. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast - - it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God bless you and this great country. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 22, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: DAN McGROARTY mer SUBJECT: SCRIPTS FOR VIDEO TAPING Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in the OEOB studio you will tape the following videos: 1. 50th Anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service 2. Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. 3. International Assoc. of Firefighters 4. Bishop Allin Roast (taped in the event that Mrs. Bush doesn't attend the roast.) Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS - On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is appreciated by American military forces around the globe. From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ] -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. I salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. To my fellow veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. I hear National Commander Al Cohen is there -- a fellow World War II vet. We seasoned veterans can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the trenches -- you don't care what color your buddy is. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. I served with many Jewish soldiers in my day -- proud Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia, - - American Jews have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to war." The men I've known have stood the gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war -- though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." [die YAY noo (that would be enough) ]. The JWV also encourages those who would care for America during peace. Whether it's volunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track -- your veterans are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. Thank you for all you've done for your country -- for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. # # # (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in so many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job or a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means saved lives and second chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's -- and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. ### (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done." I hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and : took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at a beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home." Then St. Peter and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home." The bishop said: "Now hold on -- I'm a pious man, I've lived a decent life -- why do I get a dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician." Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife -- Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging." So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together -- I didn't really lose -- I just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much --- she said you could market them for sale. \ I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions. " 11 As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived." 11 Funny -- that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack, I salute you for everything you're doing for this great cause -- for everything you've done for me and my family, and for everything you have done for the Church. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast - - it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God bless you and this great country. Document No. 337330ss WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 7/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: --- PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO TAPING: 50th ANNIV. AFRTS; JEWISH WAR SUBJECT: VETERANS OF U.S.A.; INTERNAT'L ASSOC. OF FIREFIGHTERS; BISHOP ALLIN ROAST ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE > DARMAN PETERSMEYER У BRADY PORTER BROMLEY PROVOST CALIO SMITH DEMAREST YEUTTER FITZWATER FINDLAY GRAY KAUFMAN HOLIDAY P MCGROARTY REMARKS: The attached has been forwarded to the President. RESPONSE: 92 JUL 22 P5: 22 PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 2 JUL 22 P4: 09 July 22, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: DAN McGROARTY mer SUBJECT: SCRIPTS FOR VIDEO TAPING Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in the OEOB studio you will tape the following videos: 1. 50th Anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service 2. Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. 3. International Assoc. of Firefighters 4. Bishop Allin Roast (taped in the event that Mrs. Bush doesn't attend the roast.) Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is appreciated by American military forces around the globe. From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ] -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. I salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. the FH. "11- (Grossman) July 21, 1992 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. To my fellow veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. I hear National Commander Al Cohen is there -- a fellow World War II vet. We seasoned veterans can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the trenches -- you don't care what color your buddy is. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. I served with many Jewish soldiers in my day -- proud Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia - - American Jews have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to war." The men I've known have stood the gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war -- though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." [die YAY noo (that would be enough) ]. The JWV also encourages those who would care for America during peace. Whether it's volunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track -- your veterans are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. Thank you for all you've done for your country -- for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. # # # (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in so many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job or a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means saved lives and second chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's -- and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. ### (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST - Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done. " I hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at a beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home." Then St. Peter and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home." The bishop said: "Now hold on -- I'm a pious man, I've lived a decent life -- why do I get a dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician." Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife -- Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging." So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together -- I didn't really lose -- I just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much -- she said you could market them for sale. \ I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions.' " 11 As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived." 11 Funny -- that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack, I salute you for everything you're doing for this great cause -- for everything you've done for me and my family, and for everything you have done for the Church. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast - - it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God bless you and this great country. SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 7-22-92 :12:32PM ; OPD-> 2024566218:# 1 Document No. 337330ss WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 7/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENTDUE BY: TODAY, 7/22 1:00 PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGES: 50th INTERNAT'L SUBJECT: ASSOC. OF FIREFIGHTERS, JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. BISHOP ALLIN ROAST ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MOBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE DARMAN PETERSMEYER BRADY PORTER BROMLEY PROVOST CALIO SMITH DEMAREST YEUTTER FITZWATER FINDLAY GRAY KAUFMAN HOLD MCGROARTY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122 x2930, no later than 1:00 p.m., TODAY, WED. JULY 22, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: see Veterans comments on Tewish was Veterams. Thanks. Faul Konfonta 07/20 ANASTER- PK PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 7-22-92 :12:32PM ; OPD- 2024566218:# 2 07/22/92 12:04 202 233 4785 4002 SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 : 7-22-82 ; 8:25AM : OPD- 202 233 4785:# 3 (Grossman) July 21, 1993 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. 1 To my fellow Veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. H hear National Commander A1 Cohen is there -- a seasoned fellow World war II vet. We can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the tranches . - you don't care what color your Buddy 1s. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. Sailors I served with many Jewish seldiers in my day -- proud both MEN Add woman Y Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews, have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia - - American Jaws have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to And WOMAN Smill of X war." The men, five known have stood the, gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war - though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." (die YAY noo (that would be enough)). The JWV also ancourages these who would care for America during peace. Whether it's velunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track ⑉ your MEMbeRs are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 7-22-92 12:33PM ; OPD-> 2024566218;# 3 07/22/92 12:05 C202 233 4785 14003 SENT BY:Xerex Talscopier 7020 : 7-22-92 : 8:27AM : OPD+ 202 233 4785:# 4 Thank you for all you've dons for your country we for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 7-22-92 :12:33PM ; OPD-> 2024566218:# 4 (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in SQ many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job OF a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means saved lives-and second chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's - and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. # # # SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 7-22-92 :12:34PM ; OPD-> 2024566218:# 5 (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done." H hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at a beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home." Then St. Pater and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at'a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home. The bishop said: "Now hold on - I'm a pious man, I've lived & decent life -- why do I get & dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician." Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife - Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging." SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 7-22-92 :12:34PM ; OPD-> 2024566218:# 6 So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together or I didn't really lose - 1 just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much -- she said you could market them for sale. \ -I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions.' II 11 As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. when I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived." 11 Funny - that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack; I salute you for everything you're doing for this great-cause - for everything you've done for me and my family. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast - it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God-bless you and this great country. SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 7-22-92 :12:35PM ; OPD-> 2024566218:# 7 Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS , 22 A8: 38 PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO-MESSAGE: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Q apprecided by Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is recognized throughout American military forces around the globe. From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ] -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. M salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. # # # AFRTS JWV Document No. 337330ss Roast WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 7/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 7/22 1:00 pm PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGES: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS; INTERNAT'L SUBJECT: ASSOC. OF FIREFIGHTERS; JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A.; BISHOP ALLIN ROAST ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT X MOORE DARMAN N/C PETERSMEYER BRADY \ PORTER > BROMLEY PROVOST CALIO NIC SMITH > DEMAREST YEUTTER FITZWATER A FINDLAY GRAY Surammer DMrr KAUFMAN HOLIDAY MCGROARTY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122 x2930, no later than 1:00 p.m., TODAY, WED. JULY 22, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: called @ 12:00 1.w called at 1:20 PM MK PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: 22 8: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS 30 On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is Legal: recognized throughout ) American military forces around the globe. appreciated by From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ] -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. I salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. # # # (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in so many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job or a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means saved lives and second chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's -- and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. ### (Grossman) July 21, 1992 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. To my fellow veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. I hear National Commander Al Cohen is there -- a fellow World War II vet. We old timers can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the trenches - - you don't care what color your cover is. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. I served with many Jewish soldiers in my day -- proud Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia - - American Jews have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to war." The men I've known have stood the gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war -- though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." [die YAY noo (that would be enough) ]. The JWV also encourages those who would care for America during peace. Whether it's volunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track -- your veterans are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. Thank you for all you've done for your country -- for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done." I hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at a beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home. " Then St. Peter and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home." The bishop said: "Now hold on -- I'm a pious man, I've lived a decent life -- why do I get a dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician. Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife -- Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging." So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together -- I didn't really lose -- I just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much -- she said you could market them for sale. \ - I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions. " 11 As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived." 11 Funny -- that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack, I salute you for everything you're doing for this great cause -- for everything you've done for me and my family. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast -- it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God bless you and this great country. Document No. 337330ss WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 7/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 7/22 1:00pm PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGES: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS; INTERNAT'L SUBJECT: ASSOC. OF FIREFIGHTERS; JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A.; BISHOP ALLIN ROAST ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE DARMAN PETERSMEYER BRADY > PORTER BROMLEY PROVOST CALIO > SMITH > DEMAREST > YEUTTER FITZWATER > FINDLAY GRAY > KAUFMAN HOLIDAY > MCGROARTY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122 x2930, no later than 1:00 p.m., TODAY, WED. JULY 22, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: No Comments PHILLIP D. BRADY R. Brady may respond Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary at a later Teme) Ext. 2702 Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS 22 A8: 38 PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is recognized throughout American military forces around the globe. From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ]. -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. I salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. # # # (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in so many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job or a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means saved lives and second chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's -- and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. ### (Grossman) July 21, 1992 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. To my fellow veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. I hear National Commander Al Cohen is there -- a fellow World War II vet. We old timers can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the trenches - - you don't care what color your cover is. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. I served with many Jewish soldiers in my day -- proud Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia - - American Jews have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to war." The men I've known have stood the gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war -- though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." [die YAY noo (that would be enough) ]. The JWV also encourages those who would care for America during peace. Whether it's volunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track -- your veterans are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. Thank you for all you've done for your country -- for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done." I hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home." Then St. Peter and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home." The bishop said: "Now hold on -- I'm a pious man, I've lived a decent life -- why do I get a dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician." Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife -- Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging." So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together -- I didn't really lose -- I just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much -- she said you could market them for sale. \ - I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions. " 11 As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived." 11 Funny -- that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack, I salute you for everything you're doing for this great cause --- for everything you've done for me and my family. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast -- it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God bless you and this great country. Document No. 337330ss WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 92 JUL 22 P2: 40 DATE: 7/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 7/22 1:00 pm PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGES: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS; INTERNAT'L SUBJECT: ASSOC. OF FIREFIGHTERS; JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A.; BISHOP ALLIN ROAST ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE DARMAN PETERSMEYER BRADY > PORTER > BROMLEY PROVOST P CALIO > SMITH > DEMAREST YEUTTER FITZWATER > FINDLAY GRAY > KAUFMAN HOLIDAY > MCGROARTY > REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122 x2930, no later than 1:00 p.m., TODAY, WED. JULY 22, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: Dan / Jennifer just a few minor comments. PHILLIP D. BRADY Thanks Jr. Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS 22 8: 30 PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is recognized throughout American military forces around the globe. From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ] -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. I salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. # # # (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in so many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job or a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means saved lives and second chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's -- and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. To my fellow veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. I hear National Commander Al Cohen is there -- a fellow World War II vet. We old timers can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the trenches - - you don't care what color your cover is. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. I served with many Jewish soldiers in my day -- proud Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia - - American Jews have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to war." The men I've known have stood the gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war -- though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." [die YAY noo (that would be enough) The JWV also encourages those who would care for America during peace. Whether it's volunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track -- your veterans are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. don't this anachronistic ? & thought gunponder was invented in China a few centuries after the Talmud. Thank you for all you've done for your country -- for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done." I hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at a beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home." Then St. Peter and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home." The bishop said: "Now hold on -- I'm a pious man, I've lived a decent life --- why do I get a dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician." Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife -- Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging." So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together -- I didn't really lose -- I just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much -- she said you could market them for sale. \-I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions. 11 As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived." 11 Funny -- that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack, I salute you for everything you're doing for this great cause -- for everything you've done for me and my family. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast -- it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God bless you and this great country. and, everything you have Done for the Church for Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is recognized throughout American military forces around the globe. From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ] -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. I salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. # # # (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in so many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job or a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means saved lives and second chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's -- and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. To my fellow veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. I hear National Commander Al Cohen is there -- a fellow World War II vet. We old timers can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the trenches - - you don't care what color your cover is. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. I served with many Jewish soldiers in my day -- proud Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia - - American Jews have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to war. " The men I've known have stood the gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war -- though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." [die YAY noo (that would be enough) The JWV also encourages those who would care for America during peace. Whether it's volunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track -- your veterans are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. Thank you for all you've done for your country -- for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done." I hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at a beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home." Then St. Peter and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home." The bishop said: "Now hold on -- I'm a pious man, I've lived a decent life -- why do I get a dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician." Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife -- Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging. 11 So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together -- I didn't really lose -- I just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much -- she said you could market them for sale. \ I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions. " 11 As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived. If 11 Funny -- that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack, I salute you for everything you're doing for this great cause -- for everything you've done for me and my family. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast -- it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God bless you and this great country. Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS - On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is recognized throughout American military forces around the globe. From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ] -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. I salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. # # # (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in so many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job or a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means saved lives and second chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's -- and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. ### (Grossman) July 21, 1992 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. To my fellow veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. I hear National Commander Al Cohen is there -- a fellow World War II vet. We old timers can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the trenches - - you don't care what color your cover is. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. I served with many Jewish soldiers in my day -- proud Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia - - American Jews have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to war. " The men I've known have stood the gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war -- though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." [die YAY noo (that would be enough) ]. The JWV also encourages those who would care for America during peace. Whether it's volunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track -- your veterans are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. Thank you for all you've done for your country -- for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST - Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done." I hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at a beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home. " Then St. Peter and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home. " The bishop said: "Now hold on -- I'm a pious man, I've lived a decent life -- why do I get a dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician." = Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife -- Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging." So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together -- I didn't really lose -- I just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much -- she said you could market them for sale. \ I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions. " 11 As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived." 11 Funny -- that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack, I salute you for everything you're doing for this great cause -- for everything you've done for me and my family. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast -- it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God bless you and this great country. 50TH ANNIVERSARY AFRTS ON THIS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMED FORCES RADIO AND TELEVISION SERVICE, I CONGRATULATE ALL 1,700 MEN AND WOMEN SERVING WITH A-F-R-T-S IN DISTANT CORNERS OF THE WORLD. WHAT BEGAN WITH A PHONOGRAPH SENDING SIGNALS NO FARTHER THAN THE MESS HALL SPEAKERS, TODAY REACHES MORE THAN ONE MILLION DEDICATED FANS FROM DIEGO GARCIA TO DENMARK. FOR FIVE DECADES, ARMED FORCES RADIO AND TELEVISION HAS BROUGHT WORD FROM HOME TO GENERATIONS OF AMERICAN MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES SERVING OUR COUNTRY OVERSEAS. AS THESE MEN AND WOMEN HELP KEEP THE PEACE AND FREEDOM IN FAR AWAY PLACES, ARMED FORCES RADIO AND TV HELPS BRING "HOME" A LITTLE CLOSER. - 2 - YOUR ROUND-THE-CLOCK NEWS AND QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT IS APPRECIATED BY AMERICAN MILITARY FORCES AROUND THE GLOBE. FROM THE PACIFIC REGION DURING WORLD WAR TWO -- [ I REMEMBER HOW WE ALL LOOKED FORWARD TO HEARING THOSE BROADCASTS OVER THE SHIP'S SHORTWAVE RADIO ] -- OVER THE HILLS OF KOREA, THROUGH THE JUNGLES OF VIETNAM / AND ACROSS THE SANDS OF THE MIDDLE EAST - -- YOU WERE THERE. YOURS IS A RICH HERITAGE OF SERVICE TO THOSE WHO WEAR THE UNIFORM. THAT'S A HISTORY TO BE PROUD OF. I SALUTE ALL OF YOU FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR COUNTRY IN KEEPING OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN THE BEST INFORMED MILITARY IN THE WORLD. # # # INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS HELLO. I WISH I COULD BE WITH YOU IN VANCOUVER. INSTEAD I SEND MY BEST WISHES FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO ALL OF YOU IN BRITISH COLUMBIA AT THE 41ST BIENNIAL CONVENTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS. I SPEAK FOR OUR ENTIRE NATION WHEN I THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK, DETERMINATION, AND COURAGE. WHETHER IT'S SAVING A CHILD FROM A BURNING BUILDING, RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY, OR FIGHTING FIRES IN A CROWDED CITY, YOU ARE THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE IN so MANY LIFE- THREATENING SITUATIONS. FEW PEOPLE HAVE A TOUGHER COMMUTE TO THE JOB OR A HARDER DAY IN THE OFFICE THAN FIREFIGHTERS. YOUR VALOR IN THE LINE OF DUTY MEANS SAVED LIVES AND SECOND CHANCES. SOME OF US OWE YOU OUR SURVIVAL, AND THE REST OF US OWE YOU OUR GRATITUDE. - 2 - THE IAFF AND YOUR PRESIDENT, AL WHITEHEAD, ALSO DESERVE SPECIAL THANKS FOR WORK IN FIRE AND SAFETY PROGRAMS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND FOR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE BURN FOUNDATION AND THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION. YOU ARE OUR NATION'S - - AND CANADA'S - -- FINEST. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. # # # BISHOP ALLIN ROAST GOOD EVENING EVERYONE. BARBARA AND I WISH WE COULD BE THERE WITH YOU TONIGHT -- AS LONG AS WE'RE ROASTING THE BISHOP, WE MIGHT AS WELL SERVE HIM UP "WELL DONE." I HEAR SONNY MONTGOMERY'S GOING TO BE THERE. HE KNOWS HOW TO TURN UP THE HEAT. YOU KNOW, REVEREND, AFTER ALL THE YEARS I'VE KNOWN YOU, I STILL DON'T KNOW WHETHER YOU'RE A REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT. I KNOW YOU LIKE TO KEEP ABOVE POLITICS -- BUT LET ME TELL YOU JUST ONE LITTLE STORY. THERE WAS A BISHOP AND A POLITICIAN WHO SHOWED UP AT THE PEARLY GATES AT THE SAME TIME. ST. PETER MET THEM, AND TOOK THEM TO THEIR NEW HOMES. HE DROPPED THE POLITICIAN OFF AT A BEAUTIFUL MANSION, AND SAID: "THIS IS YOUR NEW HOME." THEN ST. PETER AND THE BISHOP DROVE ON. AND ON. AND FINALLY STOPPED AT A LITTLE BROKEN DOWN SHACK. "WELL," SAID ST. PETER, "THIS IS YOUR NEW HOME." THE BISHOP SAID: "NOW HOLD ON -- I'M A PIOUS MAN, I'VE LIVED A DECENT LIFE -- WHY DO I GET A DUMP LIKE THIS WHILE THE POLITICIAN GETS THE SPREAD?" ST. PETER REPLIED: "WE GET A LOT OF BISHOPS UP HERE -- BUT WE HARDLY EVER GET A POLITICIAN." - 2 - NOW I DON'T KNOW WHETHER GOD'S A DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, BUT I HAVE JUST ONE REQUEST -- WHATEVER I SAY ABOUT JACK: DON'T HOLD IT AGAINST THE GOP. BUT I THINK THE BISHOP CAN TAKE IT. TO QUOTE HIS WIFE -- LADY ANN: "YOU CAN STAND ANYTHING FOR A WHILE -- EVEN HANGING." so LET ME GET THIS OFF MY CHEST: JACK, ALL THOSE TIMES WE PLAYED HORSESHOES TOGETHER -- I DIDN'T REALLY LOSE -- I JUST LET YOU WIN. 11 AND I REMEMBER ALL THOSE SERMONS -- THERE I SAT IN MY PEW, HEAD BOWED, HANDS CLASPED, EYES CLOSED. \ I ALWAYS LOVED MY AFTERNOON NAPS. 11 BARBARA LOVES YOUR SERMONS so MUCH -- SHE SAID YOU COULD MARKET THEM FOR SALE. \ I THINK THAT'S A GREAT IDEA. \ YOU COULD LABEL THEM: "DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. " 11 AS MOST OF YOU KNOW, BISHOP ALLIN SERVED TWELVE YEARS AS THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. WHEN I ASKED HIM WHAT HE WAS MOST PROUD OF HE SAID: "I SURVIVED." 11 FUNNY -- THAT'S WHAT EVERYONE ELSE SAYS TOO. - 3 - BUT REALLY, JACK, I SALUTE YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU'RE DOING FOR THIS GREAT CAUSE -- FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY, AND FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE CHURCH. AND AS PRESIDENT, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS ROAST -- IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO HAVE A LITTLE COMPANY IN THE FRYING PAN. GOD BLESS YOU AND THIS GREAT COUNTRY. # # # JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. TO MY FELLOW VETERANS -- THE JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA -- IT'S AN HONOR TO JOIN THIS CONVENTION. I HEAR NATIONAL COMMANDER AL COHEN IS THERE -- A FELLOW WORLD WAR II VET. WE SEASONED VETERANS CAN TELL THE COUNTRY A LITTLE ABOUT LIFE IN THE MILITARY: WHEN YOU'RE IN THE TRENCHES -- YOU DON'T CARE WHAT COLOR YOUR BUDDY IS. WHEN YOU'RE ON A MISSION -- YOU DON'T ASK YOUR WINGMAN HOW HE PRAYS. I SERVED WITH MANY JEWISH SOLDIERS IN MY DAY -- PROUD AMERICANS, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM. AMERICAN JEWS HAVE DEFENDED THEIR COUNTRY IN EVERY WAR. FROM MEUSE-ARGONNE TO MIDWAY. FROM IWO JIMA TO INCHON. FROM SAIPAN TO SAUDI ARABIA -- AMERICAN JEWS HAVE DONE THE HARD WORK OF FREEDOM. THE MIDRASH SAYS: "IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE SMELL OF GUNPOWDER, DON'T GO TO WAR." THE MEN I'VE KNOWN HAVE STOOD THE GUNPOWDER, STOOD THEIR GROUND -- AND STOOD TALL FOR AMERICA. - 2 - BUT J.W.V. DOES MORE THAN HONOR THOSE WHO DEFENDED AMERICA DURING WAR -- THOUGH EVEN THERE, ONE MIGHT SAY, "DAIYANU." [DIE YAY NOO (THAT WOULD BE ENOUGH)]. THE J.W.V. ALSO ENCOURAGES THOSE WHO WOULD CARE FOR AMERICA DURING PEACE. WHETHER IT'S VOLUNTEERING AT OUR VA HOSPITALS, HELPING OUR HOMELESS, OR KEEPING OUR KIDS ON THE RIGHT TRACK -- YOUR VETERANS ARE ON THE FRONTLINES OF A BATTLE FOR A BETTER AMERICA. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE FOR YOUR COUNTRY -- FOR ALL YOU'RE DOING. GOD BLESS YOU AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. # # # 50TH ANNIVERSARY AFRTS ON THIS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMED FORCES RADIO AND TELEVISION SERVICE, I CONGRATULATE ALL 1,700 MEN AND WOMEN SERVING WITH A-F-R-T-S IN DISTANT CORNERS OF THE WORLD. WHAT BEGAN WITH A PHONOGRAPH SENDING SIGNALS NO FARTHER THAN THE MESS HALL SPEAKERS, TODAY REACHES MORE THAN ONE MILLION DEDICATED FANS FROM DIEGO GARCIA TO DENMARK. FOR FIVE DECADES, ARMED FORCES RADIO AND TELEVISION HAS BROUGHT WORD FROM HOME TO GENERATIONS OF AMERICAN MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES SERVING OUR COUNTRY OVERSEAS. AS THESE MEN AND WOMEN HELP KEEP THE PEACE AND FREEDOM IN FAR AWAY PLACES, ARMED FORCES RADIO AND TV HELPS BRING "HOME" A LITTLE CLOSER. - 2 - YOUR ROUND-THE-CLOCK NEWS AND QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT IS APPRECIATED BY AMERICAN MILITARY FORCES AROUND THE GLOBE. FROM THE PACIFIC REGION DURING WORLD WAR TWO -- [ I REMEMBER HOW WE ALL LOOKED FORWARD TO HEARING THOSE BROADCASTS OVER THE SHIP'S SHORTWAVE RADIO ] -- OVER THE HILLS OF KOREA, THROUGH THE JUNGLES OF VIETNAM / AND ACROSS THE SANDS OF THE MIDDLE EAST -- YOU WERE THERE. YOURS IS A RICH HERITAGE OF SERVICE TO THOSE WHO WEAR THE UNIFORM. THAT'S A HISTORY TO BE PROUD OF. I SALUTE ALL OF YOU FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR COUNTRY IN KEEPING OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN THE BEST INFORMED MILITARY IN THE WORLD. # # # INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS HELLO. I WISH I COULD BE WITH YOU IN VANCOUVER. INSTEAD I SEND MY BEST WISHES FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO ALL OF YOU IN BRITISH COLUMBIA AT THE 41ST BIENNIAL CONVENTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS. I SPEAK FOR OUR ENTIRE NATION WHEN I THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK, DETERMINATION, AND COURAGE. WHETHER IT'S SAVING A CHILD FROM A BURNING BUILDING, RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY, OR FIGHTING FIRES IN A CROWDED CITY, YOU ARE THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE IN so MANY LIFE- THREATENING SITUATIONS. FEW PEOPLE HAVE A TOUGHER COMMUTE TO THE JOB OR A HARDER DAY IN THE OFFICE THAN FIREFIGHTERS. YOUR VALOR IN THE LINE OF DUTY MEANS SAVED LIVES AND SECOND CHANCES. SOME OF US OWE YOU OUR SURVIVAL, AND THE REST OF US OWE YOU OUR GRATITUDE. - 2 - THE IAFF AND YOUR PRESIDENT, AL WHITEHEAD, ALSO DESERVE SPECIAL THANKS FOR WORK IN FIRE AND SAFETY PROGRAMS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND FOR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE BURN FOUNDATION AND THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION. YOU ARE OUR NATION'S - - AND CANADA'S -- FINEST. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. # # # BISHOP ALLIN ROAST GOOD EVENING EVERYONE. BARBARA AND I WISH WE COULD BE THERE WITH YOU TONIGHT -- AS LONG AS WE'RE ROASTING THE BISHOP, WE MIGHT AS WELL SERVE HIM UP "WELL DONE." I HEAR SONNY MONTGOMERY'S GOING TO BE THERE. HE KNOWS HOW TO TURN UP THE HEAT. YOU KNOW, REVEREND, AFTER ALL THE YEARS I'VE KNOWN YOU, I STILL DON'T KNOW WHETHER YOU'RE A REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT. I KNOW YOU LIKE TO KEEP ABOVE POLITICS -- BUT LET ME TELL YOU JUST ONE LITTLE STORY. THERE WAS A BISHOP AND A POLITICIAN WHO SHOWED UP AT THE PEARLY GATES AT THE SAME TIME. ST. PETER MET THEM, AND TOOK THEM TO THEIR NEW HOMES. HE DROPPED THE POLITICIAN OFF AT A BEAUTIFUL MANSION, AND SAID: "THIS IS YOUR NEW HOME." THEN ST. PETER AND THE BISHOP DROVE ON. AND ON. AND FINALLY STOPPED AT A LITTLE BROKEN DOWN SHACK. "WELL," SAID ST. PETER, "THIS IS YOUR NEW HOME." THE BISHOP SAID: "NOW HOLD ON -- I'M A PIOUS MAN, I'VE LIVED A DECENT LIFE -- WHY DO I GET A DUMP LIKE THIS WHILE THE POLITICIAN GETS THE SPREAD?" ST. PETER REPLIED: "WE GET A LOT OF BISHOPS UP HERE -- BUT WE HARDLY EVER GET A POLITICIAN." - 2 - NOW I DON'T KNOW WHETHER GOD'S A DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, BUT I HAVE JUST ONE REQUEST -- WHATEVER I SAY ABOUT JACK: DON'T HOLD IT AGAINST THE GOP. BUT I THINK THE BISHOP CAN TAKE IT. TO QUOTE HIS WIFE -- LADY ANN: "YOU CAN STAND ANYTHING FOR A WHILE -- EVEN HANGING." SO LET ME GET THIS OFF MY CHEST: JACK, ALL THOSE TIMES WE PLAYED HORSESHOES TOGETHER -- I DIDN'T REALLY LOSE -- I JUST LET YOU WIN. 11 AND I REMEMBER ALL THOSE SERMONS -- THERE I SAT IN MY PEW, HEAD BOWED, HANDS CLASPED, EYES CLOSED. \ I ALWAYS LOVED MY AFTERNOON NAPS. 11 BARBARA LOVES YOUR SERMONS SO MUCH -- SHE SAID YOU COULD MARKET THEM FOR SALE. \ I THINK THAT'S A GREAT IDEA. \ YOU COULD LABEL THEM: "DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. " 11 AS MOST OF YOU KNOW, BISHOP ALLIN SERVED TWELVE YEARS AS THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. WHEN I ASKED HIM WHAT HE WAS MOST PROUD OF HE SAID: "I SURVIVED." 11 FUNNY -- THAT'S WHAT EVERYONE ELSE SAYS TOO. - 3 - BUT REALLY, JACK, I SALUTE YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU'RE DOING FOR THIS GREAT CAUSE -- FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY, AND FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE CHURCH. AND AS PRESIDENT, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS ROAST -- IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO HAVE A LITTLE COMPANY IN THE FRYING PAN. GOD BLESS YOU AND THIS GREAT COUNTRY. # # # JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. TO MY FELLOW VETERANS -- THE JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA -- IT'S AN HONOR TO JOIN THIS CONVENTION. I HEAR NATIONAL COMMANDER AL COHEN IS THERE -- A FELLOW WORLD WAR II VET. WE SEASONED VETERANS CAN TELL THE COUNTRY A LITTLE ABOUT LIFE IN THE MILITARY: WHEN YOU'RE IN THE TRENCHES -- YOU DON'T CARE WHAT COLOR YOUR BUDDY IS. WHEN YOU'RE ON A MISSION -- YOU DON'T ASK YOUR WINGMAN HOW HE PRAYS. I SERVED WITH MANY JEWISH SOLDIERS IN MY DAY -- PROUD AMERICANS, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM. AMERICAN JEWS HAVE DEFENDED THEIR COUNTRY IN EVERY WAR. FROM MEUSE-ARGONNE TO MIDWAY. FROM IWO JIMA TO INCHON. FROM SAIPAN TO SAUDI ARABIA -- AMERICAN JEWS HAVE DONE THE HARD WORK OF FREEDOM. THE MIDRASH SAYS: "IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE SMELL OF GUNPOWDER, DON'T GO TO WAR." THE MEN I'VE KNOWN HAVE STOOD THE GUNPOWDER, STOOD THEIR GROUND -- AND STOOD TALL FOR AMERICA. - 2 - BUT J.W.V. DOES MORE THAN HONOR THOSE WHO DEFENDED AMERICA DURING WAR -- THOUGH EVEN THERE, ONE MIGHT SAY, "DAIYANU." [DIE YAY NOO (THAT WOULD BE ENOUGH)]. THE J.W.V. ALSO ENCOURAGES THOSE WHO WOULD CARE FOR AMERICA DURING PEACE. WHETHER IT'S VOLUNTEERING AT OUR VA HOSPITALS, HELPING OUR HOMELESS, OR KEEPING OUR KIDS ON THE RIGHT TRACK -- YOUR VETERANS ARE ON THE FRONTLINES OF A BATTLE FOR A BETTER AMERICA. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE FOR YOUR COUNTRY -- FOR ALL YOU'RE DOING. GOD BLESS YOU AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 22, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY FROM: ROGER B. PORTER RBP SUBJECT: Presidential Video Messages We have reviewed the attached presidential video scripts and have no suggested comments from a policy standpoint. We approve of the drafts in their present form. CC: Phillip D. Brady 92 JUL 23 All 27 Document No. 337330ss WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 7/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 7/22 1:00 pm PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGES: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS; INTERNAT SUBJECT: ASSOC. OF FIREFIGHTERS; JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A.; BISHOP ALLIN ROAST ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE DARMAN PETERSMEYER BRADY PORTER BROMLEY PROVOST CALIO SMITH DEMAREST YEUTTER FITZWATER FINDLAY GRAY KAUFMAN HOLIDAY MCGROARTY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122 x2930, no later than 1:00 p.m., TODAY, WED. JULY 22, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO-MESSAGE: 22 8: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS 30 On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is recognized throughout American military forces around the globe. From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ] -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. I salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. # # # (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in so many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job or a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means saved lives and second chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's -- and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. To my fellow veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. I hear National Commander Al Cohen is there -- a fellow World War II vet. We old timers can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the trenches - - you don't care what color your cover is. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. I served with many Jewish soldiers in my day -- proud Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia - - American Jews have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to war." The men I've known have stood the gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war -- though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." [die YAY noo (that would be enough)] The JWV also encourages those who would care for America during peace. Whether it's volunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track -- your veterans are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. Thank you for all you've done for your country -- for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done." I hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at a beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home." Then St. Peter and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home.' " The bishop said: "Now hold on -- I'm a pious man, I've lived a decent life -- why do I get a dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician." Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife -- Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging." So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together -- I didn't really lose -- I just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much -- she said you could market them for sale. \ - I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions. " As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived. " 11 Funny -- that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack; I salute you for everything you're doing for this great-cause -- for everything you've done for me and my family. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast -- it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God bless you and this great country. 5737 Document No. 337330ss WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 7/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 7/22 1:00pm PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGES: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS; INTERNAT'L SUBJECT: ASSOC. OF FIREFIGHTERS; JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A.; BISHOP ALLIN ROAST ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE DARMAN PETERSMEYER BRADY \ PORTER BROMLEY PROVOST CALIO > SMITH DEMAREST YEUTTER FITZWATER > FINDLAY GRAY KAUFMAN HOLIDAY > MCGROARTY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122 x2930, no later than 1:00 p.m., TODAY, WED. JULY 22, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: July 23, 1992 TO: DAN MCGROARTY The NSC staff concurs in the above-referenced presidential video messages, subject to the changes noted on the attached text. PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Brent Scowcroft Ext. 2702 CC: Phillip D. Brady 22 JUL 92 21 18 Bunton July 21, 1992 Draft 2 / AFRTS 22 A8: 38 PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO MESSAGE: 50th ANNIVERSARY AFRTS On this fiftieth anniversary of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, I congratulate all 1,700 men and women serving with A-F-R-T-S in distant corners of the world. What began with a phonograph sending signals no farther than the mess hall speakers, today reaches more than one million dedicated fans from Diego Garcia to Denmark. For five decades, Armed Forces Radio and Television has brought word from home to generations of American military personnel and their families serving our country overseas. As these men and women help keep the peace and freedom in far away places, Armed Forces Radio and TV helps bring "home" a little closer. Your round-the-clock news and quality entertainment is recognized throughout American military forces around the globe. From the Pacific region during World War Two -- [ I remember how we all looked forward to hearing those broadcasts over the ship's shortwave radio ] -- over the hills of Korea, through the jungles of Vietnam / and across the sands of the Middle East - - you were there. Yours is a rich heritage of service to those who wear the uniform. That's a history to be proud of. I salute all of you for the outstanding job you have done for our country in keeping our service men and women the best informed military in the world. # # # (Walters) July 20, 1992 Draft Two FIRE PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS Good morning. I wish I could be with you today in Vancouver. Instead I send my best wishes from the District of Columbia to all of you in British Columbia at the 41st Biennial Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters. I speak for our entire Nation when I thank you for your hard work, determination, and courage. Whether it's saving a child from a burning building, responding to an emergency, or fighting fires in a crowded city, you are the first line of defense in so many life-threatening situations. Few people have a tougher commute to the job or a harder day in the office than firefighters. Your valor in the line of duty means-saved lives-and-second-chances. Some of us owe you our survival, and the rest of us owe you our gratitude. The IAFF and your president, Al Whitehead, also deserve special thanks for work in fire and safety programs, hazardous materials training programs, and for generous support of the Burn Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You are our nation's -- and Canada's -- finest. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you all. ### (Grossman) July 21, 1992 JWV PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE U.S.A. To my fellow veterans -- The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America -- it's an honor to join this convention. I hear National Commander Al Cohen is there -- a fellow World War II vet. We old timers can tell the country a little about life in the military: when you're in the trenches - - you don't care what color your cover is. When you're on a mission -- you don't ask your wingman how he prays. I served with many Jewish soldiers in my day -- proud Americans, each and every one of them. American Jews have defended their country in every war. From Meuse-Argonne to Midway. From Iwo Jima to Inchon. From Saipan to Saudi Arabia - - American Jews have done the hard work of freedom. The Midrash says: "If you can't stand the smell of gunpowder, don't go to smell of war." The men I've known have stood the gunpowder, stood their ground -- and stood tall for America. But JWV does more than honor those who defended America during war -- though even there, one might say, "Daiyanu." [die YAY noo (that would be enough) The JWV also encourages those who would care for America during peace. Whether it's volunteering at our VA hospitals, helping our homeless, or keeping our kids on the right track -- your veterans are on the frontlines of a battle for a better America. Thank you for all you've done for your country -- for all you're doing. God bless you and God bless the United States of America. # # # (Grossman) July 21, 1992 ROAST PRESIDENTIAL VIDEO: BISHOP ALLIN ROAST Barb I wish we Good evening everyone. I wish I could be there with you tonight -- as long as we're roasting the bishop, we might as well serve him up "well done." I hear Sonny Montgomery's going to be there. He knows how to turn up the heat. You know, Reverend, after all the years I've known you, I still don't know whether you're a Republican or Democrat. I know you like to keep above politics -- but let me tell you just one little story. There was a bishop and a politician who showed up at the pearly gates at the same time. St. Peter met them, and took them to their new homes. He dropped the politician off at a old beautiful mansion, and said: "This is your new home." Then St. john Peter and the bishop drove on. And on. And finally stopped at a little broken down shack. "Well," said St. Peter, "this is your new home." The bishop said: "Now hold on -- I'm a pious man, I've lived a decent life -- why do I get a dump like this while the politician gets the spread?" St. Peter replied: "We get a lot of bishops up here -- but we hardly ever get a politician." Now I don't know whether God's a Democrat or Republican, but I have just one request -- whatever I say about Jack: don't hold it against the GOP. But I think the bishop can take it. To quote his wife -- Lady Ann: "You can stand anything for a while - - even hanging." So let me get this off my chest: Jack, all those times we played horseshoes together -- I didn't really lose -- I just let you win. 11 And I remember all those sermons -- there I sat in my pew, head bowed, hands clasped, eyes closed. \ I always loved my afternoon naps. 11 Barbara loves your sermons so much -- she said you could market them for sale. \ I think that's a great idea. \ You could label them: "Dry Goods and Notions. " 11 As most of you know, Bishop Allin served twelve years as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. When I asked him what he was most proud of he said: "I survived." 11 Funny -- that's what everyone else says too. But really, Jack, I salute you for everything you're doing for this great cause -- for everything you've done for me and my family. And as President, I want to thank you for participating in this roast -- it's always nice to have a little company in the frying pan. God bless you and this great country.

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