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George Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / Aug. 21
1475
ratic liberal Con-
Make no mistake about it: We are not going
ago, they were totally writing off the Bush-
lawyers and take
to let the Clinton-Gore ticket fool the Amer-
Quayle ticket, all those smart talking heads
ally, the Governor
ican people. The Clinton-Gore ticket and the
on television. We are going to take it to the
on fighting to put
gridlocked Congress are totally interlocked.
American people. We're going to the people
lawsuits that raise
One is C-G, and the other is G-C: Clinton-
with our message.
e people half to
Gore, gridlocked Congress. But don't let
For 9 months, for 9 months the Governor
them try to separate themselves from each
of Arkansas has been distorting my record.
ve're fighting for:
other. They are one and the same, even
I don't care what the polls say, I'm going
roducts-I saw a
though they tried to hide the leaders away
to take this case to the American people like
Our farmers can
at their Madison Square convention.
Truman did, go against the Congress, go
e anybody in the
Now, let me give you one example of what
against the opponent, say what I'm for.
lance. Open mar-
I'm talking about. When Saddam Hussein in-
God bless the United States of America.
protection. Make
vaded Kuwait, I turned to the American peo-
We are going to win this race. Thank you
e without a Gov-
ple-and no area of our country responded
all.
cine. Improve our
better than the people of Mississippi-I
he education they
turned to the American people and asked for
Note: The President spoke at 12:25 p.m. in
the union to start
their support and, of course, to our young
Jones Park. In his remarks, he referred to
elp these kids.
men and women for sacrifice before the Mid-
Governor Kirk Fordice; Senators Trent Lott
in order to get all
dle East became a nuclear powder keg
and Thad Cochran; Ken Combs, Mayor of
ction, I need your
threatening us all. Mississippi responded,
Gulfport; and entertainer Ricky Scaggs. A
ge the U.S. Con-
and you made America proud. But many of
tape was not available for verification of the
in the House. Ex-
the liberal Democrats in Congress stood
content of these remarks. This item was not
against us.
received in time for publication in the appro-
Clean the House!
As I said last night, what about the leader
priate issue.
e House!
of the Arkansas National Guard, the man
got two guys here
who hopes to be Commander in Chief? Let
ust that, Paul Har-
me repeat it for you. Two days after Congress
SO help them out.
voted to follow my lead, my opponent said
Remarks at a Bush-Quayle Rally in
re like Trent Lott
this, and I want to be fair about it, so I'll
Branson, Missouri
vouldn't have this
give you the exact quotation: "I guess I would
August 21, 1992
at obstructs every-
have voted with the majority if it was a close
vote, but I agree with the arguments the mi-
The President. Thank you all very much.
y candid with you,
nority made." What kind of message would
Thank you so much. What a wonderful wel-
in gridlock. The
that send to a man like Saddam Hussein?
come back to the Ozarks. Thank you very,
ship has been in
You talk about wishy-washy indecision that
very much. May I just salute our great Gov-
e young people to
is offered up by both my opponent and the
ernor, John Ashcroft, thanking him for all
in charge of the
gridlocked Congress; they are one and the
he's done to strengthen the American family
es for 38 straight
same. So if you want to see this country go
and to bring decency and honor to the gover-
mocratic Congress
forward with optimism, first send Bill Clinton
norship of this State. He has been superb.
gram, blocked my
back to Arkansas, but just as important, help
I'm glad that all the entertainers, these mar-
ocked the progress
me shake up that gridlocked Congress and
velous stars who stand for grassroots Amer-
Mississippi.
get rid of him.
ica, are with us today. They are friends, and
not of PAC's and
Speaking for this district, you can do it by
we honor them. And I know why you came
paralysis. Let me
electing a seasoned leader, General Paul
here: Just to hear them. So thank you very,
took us, with the
Harvey, to represent you in the Congress.
very much.
daughters of Mis-
I told the general I was going to make a joke
May I tell you, perhaps it sounds a little
win the Gulf war,
about his providing "the rest of the story."
bit prejudiced, but I think Barbara Bush is
533 days and still
But I'm sure you heard this kind of kidding.
doing a first-class job as First Lady of this
onal energy policy
I'm sure he's heard it about 3,000 times every
land: If you ask Barbara, she'll tell you that
1 foreign oil. That
day.
my favorite kind of music is a two-way tie
sional gridlock.
Our crusade, and it is one, will not be easy.
between country and western. So, for me to
ationary bikes that
And I know that. But I'm absolutely certain
visit Branson is really a dream come true.
ne U.S. Congress.
that in November we will prevail. Two weeks
America loves country music because, I be-
1476
Aug. 21 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
lieve, country music really loves America. It's
them talk to people whose families still live
a great pleasure to be here.
there or families that came here for the first
Let me talk just briefly this afternoon
time. Let them discuss that. Let those Clin-
about the choice that we face this fall. I might
ton-Gore people hear from the American
even mention a couple of country songs along
people that freedom is important. And I am
the way. This is my second stop after our
glad I had a hand in bringing it about.
great Republican Convention in Houston
There's another side of all of this. There's
that ended yesterday. Now we've got 70-
another side of a more peaceful world. And
some days left
that means that this new freedom brings new
Audience members. Four more years!
demands for American products, all Amer-
Four more years! Four more years!
ican products. That means jobs for the Amer-
The President. -70-some days left to
ican people.
take our message of hope for a safer and
Now, my opponent's ideas, they are clear,
stronger and more prosperous America to
present, and dangerous. He says he's con-
every voter. I will take on the Governor of
verted, he's not a liberal. But right out of
Arkansas. I will define him. And we will win.
the block, he offers $220 billion in new Gov-
You know, last week he gave an interview,
ernment spending, that's true, and that $150
Governor Clinton did, where he sounded as
billion in new taxes, the largest tax increase
if he was getting ready to measure the drapes
in history. And he calls that investment. He
in the Oval Office. Well, I've got news for
wants to invest your money in Government
you. Not so fast. I believe that, come Novem-
spending, and I'm not going to let it happen.
ber 3d, my opponent and his saxophone will
When you peel away all his nice-sounding
be playing that old Buck Owens classic, "It's
rhetoric about the plan he's got, the impact
Crying Time."
of his plan can be summed up by a song by
You know, last night I had a chance to have
my old friend Loretta Lynn, "When the
some straight talk with the American people.
Tingle Becomes a Chill."
One of the questions I wanted to answer was,
I propose a dramatically different way to
why, with all the challenges at home, foreign
create new jobs. I believe that we get a
policy is important. Look, remember back. to
change in Congress, we can do it this way:
those days when the kids, and some of you
Cut the Government spending and then cut
were there then, had to climb under your
the taxes. Get it down. Get Government fur-
desks to practice nuclear war drills? I saw
ther out of the lives of the people. And the
a chance to rid our children's dreams of the
Congress, that gridlocked Congress, has
nuclear nightmare. I did it, and I am proud
failed. Last night I promised a new idea, to
of it. And the American people supported
let you, the taxpayer, check your income tax
me. If that Clinton-Gore ticket doesn't un-
form to designate up to 10 percent of your
derstand it, I believe the American people
taxes for one purpose: reduce the deficit.
do. That our kids can now sleep in the sun-
And then, to the degree you check it, put
shine of peace is good for the American fam-
lids on so we have to reduce the spending
ily, good for the entire world.
to go with that deficit reduction.
Do you remember Garth Brooks' song
They get on me about spending. Look, I've
"One Dream Per Customer"? Well, to me,
sent up to the Congress proposals to elimi-
that's not a bad description of our great coun-
nate over 200 Government programs and
try because freedom means that every citizen
4,000 projects, and I've asked for a freeze
can have their dream. In the past 4 years,
on discretionary spending. That gridlocked
more people, more people around the world
Congress has refused to go along. So today
were able to have their first dream of free-
I say, let's give the American people the free-
dom than at any time in human history. With
dom to do what Congress has refused to do
your help and the help of the American peo-
and been unable to do for 38 years under
ple that kept America strong, we got that
that liberal Democrat control.
done.
As I say, I want to go further. As we cut
If the opposition doesn't think that's im-
the spending, I believe we can cut those taxes
portant, let them go to ethnic America. Let
and give families more money to pay their
corge Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / Aug. 21
1477
families still live
bills and businesses more incentives to hire
gress. It took 43 days to win the Gulf war,
ere for the first
new workers. The Congress linked in to Bill
but it has taken 533 days, and still counting,
Let those Clin-
Clinton say no, and I say yes. That's the way
to get Congress to send a national energy
1 the American
to bring prosperity back to the United States
program down to the White House. That is
rtant. And I am
of America.
too long. The Congress is in gridlock. They
it about.
We have other priorities.
don't dare move.
1 of this. There's
Audience members. We want Bush! We
Too many---
eful world. And
want Bush! We want Bush!
Audience members. Clean the House!
dom brings new
The President. We have other priorities.
Clean the House! Clean the House!
lucts, all Amer-
Let me tell you about health care. My oppo-
The President. That's it: Clean the
bs for the Amer-
nent has a plan that would lead to a back-
House, clean the House. That is the expres-
door Government takeover of our health care
;, they are clear,
sion. That's it. All right, I'm going to be say-
system and would slap a tax on the already
says he's con-
ing that from now on, too. This is exactly
overburdened small businessman and small
But right out of
right. That is the problem: 38 years the
businesswoman in this country. I want to
Democrats have controlled the House. You
ion in new Gov-
unfetter small business, not stick a new tax
e, and that $150
on them.
ought to be able to just make a mistake and
est tax increase
I have a different approach to health care,
get a change in one time. They've never done
investment. He
it. Throw them out with their PAC's, their
the plan I've got to the Congress that the
in Government
gridlockers refuse to move on. What it says
privileges, and their perks, and give US a
chance.
to let it happen.
is: Make insurance available to all, the poor-
S nice-sounding
est of the poor and everybody else. Get these
Tomorrow, Branson, I understand, is
got, the impact
costs under control. Do something about
hosting the fifth Oldtime Fiddle Contest. I
up by a song by
these malpractice lawsuits. But do not turn
wouldn't be surprised to see all the liberal
in, "When the
the health care over to the Government;
leaders of the Congress there, signed up, par-
would run it like they ran the post office and
ticipating as a team, fiddling while America
different way to
the bank.
gets burned by their inaction. But make no
that we get a
We've got a great plan to renew our
mistake about it, that Clinton-Gore ticket are
do it this way:
schools, and God bless the teachers that are
locked, they are interlocked with the
ng and then cut
out here today. We also have another plan,
gridlocked Congress. I'm not going to let the
Government fur-
and that is put the lid on some of these crazy
American people forget that. We've got to
people. And the
lawsuits that are costing our economy hun-
change the Congress and send Bill Clinton
Congress, has
dreds of millions of dollars, scaring coaches
back to live happily after across the Ozark
a new idea, to
out of the Little League, scaring doctors out
Lake.
our income tax
of the medical profession. Suing each other
So I've got two messages, two messages.
percent of your
too much and caring for each too little, and
First, for the opponent: Follow that old Elvis
uce the deficit.
I want to change it.
Presley song "Return to Sender." Return him
ou check it, put
You might ask, why haven't you done that
over here across the lake. And then, you may
ce the spending
as President? I'll tell you. We've had proposal
have guessed it, break up the gridlocked
on.
after proposal up on Capitol Hill to do it,
Congress. Kick the liberals out of Washing-
ding. Look, I've
to change the law. And the gridlocked Con-
ton. Give me a Congress that will cut the
posals to elimi-
gress doesn't dare think about it because they
spending and cut the taxes and do what is
programs and
are in the pocket of the trial lawyers associa-
right to get our great country moving again.
ed for a freeze
tion. That's a fact. That is the fact, and I'm
You know, the thing that got me the most
That gridlocked
going to keep telling the American people
about this Governor across the way is when
along. So today
that: Blocked by the gridlocked Democratic-
he said we were ridiculed around the world.
people the free-
controlled Congress. Remember that. You're
We are not. We are the most respected Na-
S refused to do
going to hear a lot about it for 74 days.
tion in the world. Let him tell that to the
38 years under
All right, let me give you another example.
leaders there, and they'll tell him he's wrong.
I mentioned it last night. On the day I sent
If he wants to say we're ridiculed, let him
ther. As we cut
the planes over Baghdad-God bless those
tell that to the men and women that fought
1 cut those taxes
men and women of Desert Storm-on that
in Desert Storm and see what happens to
ey to pay their
day I sent a new energy program to the Con-
him.
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So yes, I am proud to say we have changed
thank you all. And of course, I'm glad to be
the world. Now we've got to move this coun-
standing here with one of Woodstock's own,
try forward. My good friend Randy Travis
my friend Orlando Wilson, who is a good-
put it this way, "There is no stopping us
if anybody likes bass fishing they know all
now." Thank you for this hospitality. Thank
about this guy. Now, Fred Cooper, my chair-
you for this fantastic welcome.
man, and Alec Poitevint, our leaders, thank
Let me put it this way. Here's the way it's
you all.
going to be from now on out. Do you remem-
It's great to be here in Cherokee County,
ber the son of Missouri, Harry Truman? He
the land of the free and the home of the
was a big underdog, and he fought back. He
Warriors. Okay, and let's not forget the
wrapped another Governor challenging him
Chiefs and the Eagles. Frankly, it's great to
right around that do-nothing Congress. I'm
be out of that DC mode and out on the cam-
going to do the same thing with the Governor
paign trail, taking our case to the American
of Arkansas, wrap him to the gridlocked Con-
people. We are going to give them something
gress, take my message of peace and a strong-
to talk about down at Dean's Store here in
er America to the American people, and win
Woodstock.
this election, not for me but for the American
So I want to talk briefly-and the skies
people. Thank you very, very much. Thank
have cleared now, I'm glad to say-about the
you. Great rally.
sharp choice, the clear, sharp choice that
Note: The President spoke at 4:36 p.m. at
we're going to offer every American. It's a
Silver Dollar City. In his remarks, he re-
choice between different agendas, different
ferred to entertainer Randy Travis. A tape
directions for our great country, and it's a
was not available for verification of the con-
choice about the character of the man that
tent of these remarks. This item was not re-
you want to lead this Nation for another 4
ceived in time for publication in the appro-
years.
priate issue.
They say this election is about change.
Well, they're right. But let's not forget the
things that must guide change are the things
that never change: our belief in a strong de-
Remarks to the Community in
fense, in strong families, and in leaving the
Woodstock, Georgia
world a better and more prosperous place
for the young kids here today. That's what
August 22, 1992
this election is about.
The President. Thank you very much. You
Think for a minute about the world we've
know, this reminds me of a great country
already seen, a world of change: the Berlin
song, "If you want to see a rainbow, you've
Wall down; millions of people around the
got to take a little rain." And we're going
world took the first breath of freedom; and
to show the American people a rainbow.
America, her ideals and her strengths intact,
May I salute Mayor Rogers and thank my
won the cold war. That is good for every
friend of long standing, and I hope your next
American.
Senator, Paul Coverdell, for that introduc-
I can't come to Georgia without saluting
tion; salute our leader, Newt Gingrich, who
one other thing: Thanks for the contribution
helps us so much in Washington; members
that this State made to that wonderful victory
of the city council here; the cheerleaders and
of Desert Storm. It is something strong about
bands from Cherokee and Etoyah and Se-
the American spirit.
quoia High Schools; and Daron Norwood,
All this change didn't come about by acci-
the Spirit of Atlanta; and of course, Dr. John-
dent. The world changed because we, the
ny Hunt, who I'm told is not only a spiritual
American people, stayed true to our un-
leader here, but that First Baptist Church
changing principles. My opponents-let
here in Woodstock stands for family, family
them say this-they say I spent too much
values, one Nation under God. Jane Hancock
time on national security and foreign policy.
and Audra Dinsmore and Johnny Isaacson,
Well, let me tell you, when I took office I
Document No. 34605155
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
8/21/93021 P ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
DATE:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
BRANSON RALLY
BRANSON, MISSOURI
SUBJECT:
AUGUST 22, 1992, SATURDAY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
PROVOST
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
KAUFMAN
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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August 20, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY
SUBJECT:
BRANSON RALLY
On Friday at 4:30 p.m., you will take part in a rally in
Branson, Missouri -- the Country-Western capital of the world.
The speech echoes themes from the convention address, and is
your final speech of the day.
The humor draws on local color in Branson. For instance,
Shoji Tabuchi is (as you may well know) Branson's famous fiddler.
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PG.04
McGroarty/Nix
August 20, 1992
6:00 p.m.
[branson]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
4:30 P.M.
Thank you all for this warm welcome. [Acknowledgements.]
When people ask me my favorite music, I tell them it's a
two-way tie: between country ... and western.
And they say you don't know country -- until you've been to
Branson. 11
America loves country music -- because country music loves
America. 11 That's why I'm so glad to come to Branson to kick-
off our crusade to bring America back to the values that made us
great -- and take America forward to its future. //
I know, my opponent's counting me out. If you saw the USA
Today story last week, you'd say he's counting his chickens.
He's already talking about who'll be the Deputy Under Secretary
of every department, and where he'll go to get away from the
White House for the weekend. I half expected to find him in the
Oval Office measuring it for drapes.
Well, I've got news for Bill Clinton:
Forget the drapes. It's curtains. //
Come November 3rd, he'll be singing that old Buck Owens
classic: it's "Cryin' Time." 11
Maybe I'll get Buck to send Bill the sheet music
...
for
saxophone. //
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3
years, more people have taken the first breath of freedom than at
any time in human history. 11
Liberals want to rewrite that history -- but we won't let
that happen.
In the 70's, we wanted to build a stronger army -- the
liberals hollowed it out.
In the 80's, we stood up against the Soviets, stood for
equality in the nuclear arms race -- they wanted to freeze us in
second place.
From Angola to Nicaragua and Afghanistan -- we said -- let's
stand up for freedom -- they said "lets negotiate, deliberate,
procrastinate."
Now the Cold War is over and they claim -- "hey, we were
behind you all the way!" Yeah, way behind us. Their behavior
reminds me of the old con man's advice to the new kid. He said
son, "if you're being run out of town, just get it front and make
it look like a parade."
If we'd have listened to the liberals -- we'd still be
living with the Berlin Wall, we'd still be worried about the
Warsaw Pact, there'd still be Communists in the Kremlin
threatening a world with war. 11
My opponents say I spend too much time on foreign policy --
and let me say this in return.
I saw the chance to rid our children's dreams of the nuclear
nightmare -- and I did. I seized the opportunity so that our
kids and our grandkids will never have to climb under desks in
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2
I came in today by helicopter, Marine One. / I noticed I-
65 was backed up all the way to Little Rock.
Seems there was a bus
stuck in the left lane. //
Did I mention? It was going south. 11
Last night, I began a conversation with the American people.
Straight talk about the big issues that shape the world -- about
the values close to home: I'm talking about jobs, about family
and faith -- about neighborhoods free from crime -- about a world
free from fear. 11
Today, I want to talk to you about the sharp choice I intend
to offer Americans this fall -- a choice between different
agendas, different directions, and yes, a choice about the
character of the man you want to lead your nation.
If you listen to the other side tell it, you're for them if
you're for change. But this election is not just about change -
- because change has a flip-side called trust. When you get
right down to it, this election will be like every other: When
you pull that curtain closed and cast your vote November 3rd --
trust matters. //
When the phone rings in the middle of the night in the White
House
when a crisis comes half a world away
the American
people want to know that their leader has the experience, the
background, the "quts" to do the right thing.
I'm proud of the changes we have made together. Proud of
America's victory in the Cold War -- proud that in the past four
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4
nuclear drills as children once did. I will never apologize for
one single minute spent to make this world a place of peace for
our children. 11
But this I know: America's work in the world is far from
over. The Soviet bear may be extinct -- but there are still
plenty of wolves in the world. As long as I am President, no
madman will get his finger on the nuclear trigger 11 As long as
I am Commander in Chief, America will remain safe and strong. 11
Electing a leader who will keep America strong is trust in
the traditional sense. But that's just part of the picture.
Each election is a referendum on the future -- and what we want
it to look like. I stake my claim on a simple philosophy: To
lead a great nation
you must first trust the people you lead.
Look at every big issue we face. You'll see a choice -- a
choice between we who put our faith in everyday Americans, and
the folks who put their faith in government.
And if you haven't heard by now what the "Government First"
crowd has planned, let me give you just a couple details:
First -- they're calling for over $200 billion dollars in new
spending -- and another $150 billion in new taxes.
Now, they're going to come back at me and say: "Wait one
minute. We're the new breed. We're no Walter Mondale or Mike
Dukakis."
Well now
maybe they're right. 11
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5
I don't want to be unfair to Mr. Mondale or Mr. Dukakis.
$150 billion in new taxes is more than they the two of them ever
dreamed of offering. 11
Do you believe that the federal government is already big
enough -- and taxes too high? Do you want fewer lawsuits, fewer
regulations, and more opportunity for small businesses? Do you
think that competition can help cure the ills that plague our
schools, and bring the cost of health care down?
If you believe in these ideas -- then you believe in my
ideas.
We trust the people -- not the government -- to create the
jobs and get this economy moving again.
We trust parents -- not the government -- to make the
decisions that matter in life. //
We trust parents -- not the government -- to choose their
children's schools: public, private or religious. 11
We trust parents -- not the government -- to choose their
children's child care. 11 When the other side says, "government
knows best" -- I say: Parents know better. Parents know better
than some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C.//
I've been criticized for having a global vision, but this to
me is the defining challenge of the 90's. To take advantage of
our victory around the world, to build a more secure nation here
at home.
The American people must ask this question -- who do you
trust to bring together foreign policy, security policy, and
AIR FORCE ONE
FRI 21 AUG 92 16:05
PG.01
6
economic policy -- so that it can make a difference in your
hometown -- your neighborhood -- your life?
Well, count on it: We're going to help Congress curb its
appetite. / We're going to freeze federal spending -- freeze it
right now. And if Congress gets the urge to spend, to do a
little late-night snacking at the pork barrel, I'll slam the lid
shut with a veto.
We're going to help Congress cut the deficit. / I say:
Give the people the power to dedicate 10 percent of their tax
dollars directly to the deficit.
If Congress won't act -- then the people will. Won't that
send a powerful message to Washington! 11
I may just have Hank Williams, Jr. serenade the House and
Senate: "A little less talk and a lot more action.' 11
Tomorrow, I hear downtown Branson is host to the 5th Annual
Oldtime Fiddlers Contest. ///
So now I know: That's what the Democratic leadership does
on its recess. //
Let's clear the old time fiddlers out of the Congress -- and
leave the fiddling to Shoji Tabuchi. //
I am going take my fight to every corner of this nation --
and I'm going to make the case not just to re-elect me -- but to
give Congress back to the people. The House of Representatives
has remained in the same control since Khrushchev ruled the
Kremlin
since Castro's coup in Cuba. But today, the status
AIR FORCE ONE
FRI 21 AUG 92 15:59
PG. 10
7
quo is under siege: The only way to break the deadlock in
Washington is to clear out the deadwood on Capitol Hill. //
Now, you've heard the Democrats's favorite tune. America
ridiculed around the world. America in decline -- past its
prime. It's like a broken record: running on 33 1/3 in a
Compact Disc world. 11
I guess that's one reason I love "country." I get so tired
of my Opponents -- always singing the blues. 11
I know this race will be tough. But I know something else:
deep in my heart -- I know that we will win. 11
We will win because our ideas are stronger. We will win
because we trust the people -- not the government. We will win
because we understand the American way.
Barbara and I want to thank the good people of Branson for
your support -- and may God bless this great nation -- the United
States of America.
# # #
Document No. 34605lss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 8/19/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 P.M. THURS 8/20
12 AUG 20 8:38
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
SUBJECT:
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
X MOORE
DARMAN N/C
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
X PROVOST
CALIO N/C
SMITH
DEMAREST N/C
YEUTTER
FINDLAY
FITZWATER
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY N/C
MCGROARTY
BOSKIN N/C
Howard NSLA N/C
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm
122, Ext. 2930 NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20,
with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
called 11
12
PHILLIP D. BRADY
3
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
AUG-19-1992 19:57 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215 P.02
McGroarty/Nix
August 19, 1992
3:00 p.m.
[branson]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
XX:00 P.M.??
Thank you all for this warm welcome. [Acknowledgements.]
When people ask me my favorite music, I tell them it's a
two-way tie: between country ... and western.
And they say you don't know country until you've been to
Branson. 11
America loves country music - because country music loves
America. 11 That's why I'm so glad to come to Branson to kick-
off our crusade to bring America back to the values that made us
great -- and take America forward to its future. 11
I know, my opponent's counting me out. If you saw the USA
Today story last week, you'd say he's counting his chickens.
He's already talking about who'll be the Deputy Under Secretary
of every cabinet, and where he'll go to get away from the White
House for the weekend. I half expected to find him in the Oval
Office measuring it/for drapes.
Well, I've got news for Bill Clinton:
Forget the drapes. It's curtains. 11
Come November 3rd, he'll be singing that old Buck Owens
tune: it's "cryin' Time." 11
Maybe I'll get Buck to send Bill the sheet music ... for
saxophone. 11
AUG-19-1992 19:57 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.03
2
I came in today by helicopter, Marine One. / I-76 was
backed up all the way to [....]-
Seems there was a bus ... stuck in the left lane. 11
Last night, I began a conversation with the American people.
Straight talk about the big issues that shape the world -- about
the values close to home: I'm talking about jobs, about family
and faith -- about neighborhoods free from crime -- about a world
free from fear. 11
Today, I want to talk to you about the sharp choice I intend
to offer Americans this fall -- a choice between different
agendas, different directions, and yes, a choice about the
character of the man you want to lead your nation.
If you listen to the other side tell it, you're for them if
you're for change. But this election is not just about change -
- because change has a flip-side called trust. When you get
right down to it, this election will be like every other: When
you pull that curtain closed and cast your vote November 3rd --
trust matters. 11
When the phone rings in the middle of the night in the White
House when a crásis comes half a world away
...
the American
people want to know that their leader has the experience, the
background, the "outs" to do the right thing.
I'm proud of the changes we have made together. Proud of
America's victory in the Cold War -- proud that in the past four
years, more people have taken the first breath of freedom than at
any time in human history. 11
AUG-19-1992 19:58 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.04
3
Liberals want to rewrite that history -- but we won't let
that happen.
In the 70's, we wanted to build a stronger army -- the
liberals hollowed it out.
In the 80's, we stood up against the Soviets, stood for
equality in the nuclear arms race -- they wanted to freeze us in
second place.
From Angola to Nicaragua and Afghanistan -- we said -- let's
stand up for freedom -- they said "Icts negotiate, deliberate,
procrastinate."
Now the Cold War is over and they claim -- "hey, we were
behind you all the way!" Yeah, way behind us. Their behavior
reminds me of the old con man's advice to the new kid- He said
son, "if you're being run out of town, just get it front and make
it look like a parade."
If we'd have listened to the liberals -- we'd still be
living with the Berlin Wall, we'd still be worried about the
Warsaw Pact, there'd still be Communists in the Kremlin
threatening a world with war. 11
My opponents say I spend too much time on foreign policy --
and let me say this in return.
I saw the chance to rid our children's dreams of the nuclear
nightmare -- and I did. I seized the opportunity so that our
kids and our grandkids will never have to climb under desks in
nuclear drills as children once did. I will never apologize for
AUG-19-1992 19:59 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.05
4
one single minute spent to make this world a place of peace for
our children. 11
But this I know: America's work in the world is far from
over. The Soviet bear may be extinct -- but there are still
plenty of wolves in the world. As long as I am President, no
madman will get his finger on the nuclear trigger 11 As long as
I am Commander in Chief, America will remain safe and strong. 11
Electing a leader who will keep America strong is trust in
the traditional sense. But that's just part of the picture.
Each election is a referendum on the future -- and what we want
it to look like. I stake my claim on a simple philosophy: To
lead a great nation
you must first trust the people you lead.
Look at every big issue we face. You'll see a choice -- a
choice between we who put our faith in everyday Americans, and
the folks who put their faith in government.
And if you haven't heard by now what the "Government First"
crowd has planned, let me give you just a couple details:
First -- they're calling for over $200 billion dollars in new
spending -- and another $150 billion in new taxes.
Now, they're going to come back at me and say: "wait one
minute. We're the new breed. We're no Walter Mondale or Mike
Dukakis."
Well now
maybe they're right. 11
I don't want to be unfair
to Mr. Mondale or Mr. Dukakis.
$150 billion in new taxes is more than they the two of them ever
dreamed of offering. 11
AUG-19-1992 20:00 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.06
5
Do you believe that the federal government is already big
enough -- and taxes too high? DO you want fewer lawsuits, fewer
regulations, and more opportunity for small businesses? Do you
think that competition can help cure the ills that plague our
schools, and bring the cost of health care down?
If you believe in these ideas -- then you believe in my
ideas.
We trust the people -- not the government -- to create the
jobs and get this economy moving again.
We trust parents -- not the government -- to make the
decisions that matter in life. 11
we trust parents -- not the government -- to choose their
children's schools: public, private or religious. 11
we trust parents -- not the government -- to choose their
children's child care. 11 When the other side says, "government
knows best" -- I say: Parents know better. Parents know better
than some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C.//
I've been criticized for having a global vision, but this to
me is the defining challenge of the 90's. To take advantage of
our victory around the world, to build a more secure nation here
at home.
The American people must ask this question -- who do you
trust to bring together foreign policy, security policy, and
economic policy -- so that it can make a difference in your
hometown -- your neighborhood -- your life?
AUG-19-1992 20:01 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.07
6
Well, count on it: We're going to help Congress curb its
appetite. / We're going to freeze federal spending -- freeze it
right now. And if Congress gets the urge to spend, to do a
little late-night snacking at the pork barrel, I'll slam the lid
shut with a veto.
We're going to help Congress cut the deficit. / I say:
Give the people the power to dedicate 10 percent of their tax
dollars directly to the deficit.
If congress won't act -- then the people will. Won't that
send a powerful message to Washington! 11
I may just have Hank Williams, Jr. serenade the House and
Senate: "A little less talk and a lot more action. 11
Tomorrow, I hear Branson is host to the 5th Annual oldtime
Fiddlers Contest.
so now I know: That's what the Democratic leadership does
on its recess.
Let's clear the old time fiddlers out of the Congress -- and
leave the fiddling to Shoji Tabuchi. 11
I am going take my fight to every corner of this nation -
and I'm going to make the case not just to re-elect me -- but to
give Congress back to the people. The House of Representatives
has remained in the same control since Khrushchev ruled the
Kremlin since Castro's coup in Cuba. But today, the status
quo is under siege: The only way to break the deadlock in
Washington is to clear out the deadwood on Capitol Hill. 11
AUG-19-1992 20:01 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.08
7
Now, you've heard the Democrats's favorite tune. America
ridiculed around the world. America in decline -- past its
prime. It's like a broken record: running on 33 1/3 in a 45 rpm
world.
I guess that's one reason I love country. I get so tired of
my Opponents -- always singing the blues. 11
I know this race is long, and we are far behind. And yet I
also believe -- deep in my heart that we will win. 11
We will win because our ideas are stronger. We will win
because we trust the people, not the government. We will win
because we understand the American way.
Barbara and I want to thank the good people of Branson for
your support -- and may God bless this great nation -- the United
States of America.
# # #
TOTAL P.08
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
32 August P5: 20, 1992
46
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN MCGROARTY
SPEECHWRITER TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Osh
GREGORY S. WALDEN
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Three speeches
This responds to your request for comments on three speeches to
be delivered by the President on Saturday August 22 (Woodstock,
Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; and Branson, Missouri).
1. We do not know what is meant or intended by the statements
like "We're going to freeze federal spending -- freeze it right
now." What sort of freeze is intended? Is it an overall freeze,
or a component-by-component freeze? The sentence that follows
the quoted sentence suggests that what is intended is a veto
strategy that involves vetoing FY '93 appropriations bills that
exceed the President's request. Aside from the prospect that
some or many of the bills may come to the President below his
request, vetoing approps bill does not necessarily amount to a
freeze. There is also a problem with any statement suggesting an
immediate freeze (i.e,, FY '92 funds), because there is generally
an obligation to spend previously appropriated funds. Also, is
the call for a freeze intended to include the Platform's call for
an end to phony budget bottom lines?
2. While the (legislative) proposal that taxpayers be permitted
to dedicate 10% of their tax dollars directly to the deficit is
intriguing, Counsel's approval of the concept of this apparently
new proposal should come from Boyden Gray or John Schmitz in
Houston.
talked Boyder issues
jasadard
and
McGroarty/Nix
August 19, 1992
3:00 p.m.
[branson]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
XX:00 P.M.??
Thank you all for this warm welcome. [Acknowledgements.]
When people ask me my favorite music, I tell them it's a
two-way tie: between country ... and western.
And they say you don't know country -- until you've been to
Branson. 11
America loves country music -- because country music loves
America. 11 That's why I'm so glad to come to Branson to kick-
off our crusade to bring America back to the values that made us
great -- and take America forward to its future. 11
I know, my opponent's counting me out. If you saw the USA
Today story last week, you'd say he's counting his chickens.
He's already talking about who'll be the Deputy Under Secretary
of every cabinet, department and where he'll go to get away from the White
House for the weekend. I half expected to find him in the Oval
Office measuring it/for drapes.
Well, I've got news for Bill Clinton:
Forget the drapes. It's curtains. 11
Come November 3rd, he'll be singing that old Buck Owens
tune: it's "cryin' Time." 11
Maybe I'll get Buck to send Bill the sheet music ...
for
saxophone. 11
McGroarty/Nix
August 19, 1992
3:00 p.m.
[branson]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
XX:00 P.M.??
Thank you all for this warm welcome. [Acknowledgements.]
When people ask me my favorite music, I tell them it's a
two-way tie: between country
and western.
And they say you don't know country -- until you've been to
Branson. 11
America loves country music -- because country music loves
America. 11 That's why I'm 80 glad to come to Branson to kick-
off our crusade to bring America back to the values that made us
great -- and take America forward to its future. 11
I know, my opponent's counting me out. If you saw the USA
Today story last week, you'd say he's counting his chickens.
He's already talking about who'll be the Deputy Under Secretary
of every cabinet, Repartment and where he'll go to get away from the White
House for the weekend. I half expected to find him in the Oval
Office measuring it/for drapes.
Well, I've got news for Bill Clinton:
Forget the drapes. It's curtains. 11
Come November 3rd, he'll be singing that old Buck Owens
tune: it's "cryin' Time." 11
Maybe I'll get Buck to send Bill the sheet music
for
saxophone. 11
Branson Rally
Petersmeyer
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Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
92 2 AUG 20 AUG 20 P2:40
DATE: 8/19/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 P.M. THURS 8/2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
SUBJECT:
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
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
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm
122, Ext. 2930 NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20,
with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
August 20, 1992
TO: DANIEL B. MCGROARTY
The NSC staff has reviewed the above-referenced matter and has no
objection.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Brent Scowcroft
Ext. 2702
CC: Phillip D. Brady
AUG-19-1992 19:57 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.02
McGroarty/Nix
August 19, 1992
3:00 p.m.
[branson]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
XX:00 P.M.??
Thank you all for this warm welcome. [Acknowledgements.]
When people ask me my favorite music, I tell them it's a
two-way tie: between country ... and western.
And they say you don't know country -- until you've been to
Branson. 11
America loves country music -- bccause country music loves
America. 11 That's why I'm so glad to come to Branson to kick-
off our crusade to bring America back to the values that made us
great -- and take America forward to its future. 11
I know, my opponent's counting me out. If you saw the USA
Today story last week, you'd say he's counting his chickens.
He's already talking about who'll be the Deputy Under Secretary
of every cabinet, and where he'll go to get away from the White
House for the weekend. I half expected to find him in the Oval
Office measuring it for drapes.
Well, I've got news for Bill Clinton:
Forget the drapes. It's curtains. 11
Come November 3rd, he'll be singing that old Buck Owens
tune: it's "cryin' Time." 11
Maybe I'll get Buck to send Bill the sheet music ... for
saxophone. 11
AUG-19-1992 19:57 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.03
2
I came in today by helicopter, Marine One. / I-76 was
backed up all the way to
[....]-
Seems there was a bus
stuck in the left lane. 11
Last night, I began a conversation with the American people.
Straight talk about the big issues that shape the world -- about
the values close to home: I'm talking about jobs, about family
and faith -- about neighborhoods free from crime -- about a world
free from fear. 11
Today, I want to talk to you about the sharp choice I intend
to offer Americans this fall -- a choice between different
agendas, different directions, and yes, a choice about the
character of the man you want to lead your nation.
If you listen to the other side tell it, you're for them if
you're for change. But this election is not just about change -
- because change has a flip-side
called trust. When you get
right down to it, this election will be like every other: When
you pull that curtain closed and cast your vote November 3rd --
trust matters. 11
When the phone rings in the middle of the night in the White
House
when a crásis comes half a world away
the American
people want to know that their leader has the experience, the
background, the "auts" to do the right thing.
I'm proud of the changes we have made together. Proud of
America's victory in the Cold War -- proud that in the past four
years, more people have taken the first breath of freedom than at
any time in human history. 11
AUG-19-1992 19:58 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.04
3
Liberals want to rewrite that history -- but we won't let
that happen.
In the 70's, we wanted to build a stronger army -- the
liberals hollowed it out.
In the 80's, we stood up against the Soviets, stood for
equality in the nuclear arms race -- they wanted to freeze us in
second place.
From Angola to Nicaragua and Afghanistan -- we said -- let's
stand up for freedom -- they said "Icts negotiate, deliberate,
procrastinate."
Now the Cold War is over and they claim -- "hey, we were
behind you all the way!" Yeah, way behind us. Their behavior
reminds me of the old con man's advice to the new kid- He said
son, "if you're being run out of town, just get it front and make
it look like a parade."
If we'd have listened to the liberals -- we'd still be
living with the Berlin Wall, we'd still be worried about the
Warsaw Pact, there'd still be Communists in the Kremlin
threatening a world with war. 11
My opponents say I spend too much time on foreign policy --
and let me say this in return.
I saw the chance to rid our children's dreams of the nuclear
nightmare -- and I did. I seized the opportunity so that our
kids and our grandkids will never have to climb under desks in
nuclear drills as children once did. I will never apologize for
AUG-19-1992 19:59 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.05
4
one single minute spent to make this world a place of peace for
our children. 11
But this I know: America's work in the world is far from
over. The Soviet bear may be extinct -- but there are still
plenty of wolves in the world. As long as I am President, no
madman will get his finger on the nuclear trigger 11 As long as
We will prevent Me spend of weepas of moos dectaren clemial
hologied,
I am Commander in Chief, America will remain safe and strong. 11
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and add
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the traditional sense. But that's just part of the picture.
ready
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Each election is a referendum on the future -- and what we want
penelt
it to look like. I stake my claim on a simple philosophy: To
perto defeatment to
lead a great nation
you must first trust the people you lead.
Look at every big issue we face. You'll see a choice -- a
choice between we who put our faith in everyday Americans, and
the folks who put their faith in government.
And if you haven't heard by now what the "Government First"
crowd has planned, let me give you just a couple details:
First -- they're calling for over $200 billion dollars in new
spending and another $150 billion in new taxes.
Now, they're going to come back at me and say: "wait one
minute. We're the new breed. We're no Walter Mondale or Mike
Dukakis."
Well now
maybe they're right. 11
I don't want to be unfair
to Mr. Mondale or Mr. Dukakis.
$150 billion in new taxes is more than they the two of them ever
dreamed of offering. 11
AUG-19-1992 20:00 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P
06
5
Do you believe that the federal government is already big
enough -- and taxes too high? Do you want fewer lawsuits, fewer
regulations, and more opportunity for small businesses? Do you
think that competition can help cure the ills that plague our
schools, and bring the cost of health care down?
If you believe in these ideas -- then you believe in my
ideas.
We trust the people -- not the government -- to create the
jobs and get this economy moving again.
We trust parents -- not the government -- to make the
decisions that matter in life. 11
We trust parents -- not the government -- to choose their
children's schools: public, private or religious. 11
We trust parents -- not the government -- to choose their
children's child care. 11 When the other side says, "government
knows best" -- I say: Parents know better. Parents know better
than some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C.//
I've been criticized for having a global vision, but this to
me is the defining challenge of the 90's. To take advantage of
our victory around the world, to build a more secure nation here
at home.
The American people must ask this question -- who do you
trust to bring together foreign policy, security policy, and
economic policy -- so that it can make a difference in your
hometown -- your neighborhood -- your life?
AUG-19-1992 20:01 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.07
6
Well, count on it: We're going to help Congress curb its
appetite. / We're going to freeze federal spending -- freeze it
right now. And if Congress gets the urge to spend, to do a
little late-night snacking at the pork barrel, I'll slam the lid
shut with a veto.
We're going to help Congress cut the deficit. / I say:
Give the people the power to dedicate 10 percent of their tax
dollars directly to the deficit.
If Congress won't act -- then the people will. Won't that
send a powerful message to Washington! 11
I may just have Hank Williams, Jr. serenade the House and
Senate: "A little less talk and a lot more action." 11
Tomorrow, I hear Branson is host to the 5th Annual Oldtime
Fiddlers Contest.
So now I know: That's what the Democratic leadership does
on its recess.
Let's clear the old time fiddlers out of the Congress -- and
leave the fiddling to Shoji Tabuchi. 11
I am going take my fight to every corner of this nation --
and I'm going to make the case not just to re-elect me -- but to
give Congress back to the people. The House of Representatives
has remained in the same control since Khrushchev ruled the
Kremlin since Castro's coup in Cuba. But today, the status
quo is under siege: The only way to break the deadlock in
Washington is to clear out the deadwood on Capitol Hill.
11
AUG-19-1992 20:01 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215 P.08
off opsinet
7
Now, you've heard the Democrats's favorite tune. America
ridiculed around the world. America in decline -- past its
2333
prime. It's like a broken record: running on 33 1/3 in a 45 rom
bet
world.
cDuold?
I guess that's one reason I love country. I get SO tired of
my Opponents -- always singing the blues. 11
I know this race is long, and we are far behind. And yet I
also believe -- deep in my heart that we will win. 11
We will win because our ideas are stronger. We will win
and will make our
because we trust the people, not the government. We will win
because we understand the American way.
Barbara and I want to thank the good people of Branson for
your support -- and may God bless this great nation -- the United
States of America.
# # #
work wor IS for Them.
TOTAL P.08
Document No. 34605lss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
92 AUG 20 P12: 30
DATE: 8/19/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 P.M. THURS 8/2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
SUBJECT:
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
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
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm
122, Ext. 2930 NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20,
with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Dorrance will comment from Houston.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
AUG-19-1992 19:57 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215 P.02
McGroarty/Nix
August 19, 1992
3:00 p.m.
[branson]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
XX:00 P.M.??
Thank you all for this warm welcome. [Acknowledgements.]
When people ask me my favorite music, I tell them it's a
two-way tie: between country ... and western.
And they say you don't know country - -- until you've been to
Branson. 11
America loves country music -- because country music loves
America. 11 That's why I'm so glad to come to Branson to kick-
off our crusade to bring America back to the values that made us
great -- and take America forward to its future. 11
I know, my opponent's counting me out. If you saw the USA
Today story last week, you'd say he's counting his chickens.
He's already talking about who'll be the Deputy Under Secretary
of every cabinet, and where he'll go to get away from the White
House for the weekend. I half expected to find him in the Oval
Office measuring it/for drapes.
Well, I've got news for Bill Clinton:
Forget the drapes. It's curtains. //
Come November 3rd, he'll be singing that old Buck Owens
tune: it's "cryin' Time." 11
Maybe I'll get Buck to send Bill the sheet music ... for
saxophone. 11
AUG-19-1992 19:57 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.03
2
I came in today by helicopter, Marine One. / I-76 was
backed up all the way to
[....].
Seems there was a bus
stuck in the left lane. 11
...
Last night, I began a conversation with the American people.
Straight talk about the big issues that shape the world -- about
the values close to home: I'm talking about jobs, about family
and faith -- about neighborhoods free from crime -- about a world
free from fear. 11
Today, I want to talk to you about the sharp choice I intend
to offer Americans this fall -- a choice between different
agendas, different directions, and yes, a choice about the
character of the man you want to lead your nation.
If you listen to the other side tell it, you're for them if
you're for change. But this election is not just about change -
- because change has a flip-side
called trust. When you get
right down to it, this election will be like every other: When
you pull that curtain closed and cast your vote November 3rd --
trust matters. 11
When the phone rings in the middle of the night in the White
House
when a crisis comes half a world away
...
the American
people want to know that their leader has the experience, the
background, the "auts" to do the right thing.
I'm proud of the changes we have made together. Proud of
America's victory in the Cold War -- proud that in the past four
years, more people have taken the first breath of freedom than at
any time in human history. 11
AUG-19-1992 19:58 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.04
3
Liberals want to rewrite that history -- but we won't let
that happen.
In the 70's, we wanted to build a stronger army -- the
liberals hollowed it out.
In the 80's, we stood up against the Soviets, stood for
equality in the nuclear arms race -- they wanted to freeze us in
second place.
From Angola to Nicaragua and Afghanistan -- we said -- let's
stand up for freedom -- they said "Icts negotiate, deliberate,
procrastinate."
Now the Cold War is over and they claim -- "hey, we were
behind you all the way!" Yeah, way behind us. Their behavior
reminds me of the old con man's advice to the new kid. He said
son, "if you're being run out of town, just get it front and make
it look like a parade."
If we'd have listened to the liberals -- we'd still be
living with the Berlin Wall, we'd still be worried about the
Warsaw Pact, there'd still be Communists in the Kremlin
threatening a world with war. 11
My opponents say I spend too much time on foreign policy --
and let me say this in return.
I saw the chance to rid our children's dreams of the nuclear
nightmare -- and I did. I seized the opportunity so that our
kids and our grandkids will never have to climb under desks in
nuclear drills as children once did. I will never apologize for
AUG-19-1992 19:59 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.05
4
one single minute spent to make this world a place of peace for
our children. 11
But this I know: America's work in the world is far from
over. The Soviet bear may be extinct -- but there are still
plenty of wolves in the world. As long as I am President, no
madman will get his finger on the nuclear trigger 11 As long as
I am Commander in Chief, America will remain safe and strong. / /
Electing a leader who will keep America strong is trust in
the traditional sense. But that's just part of the picture.
Each election is a referendum on the future -- and what we want
it to look like. I stake my claim on a simple philosophy: To
lead a great nation
you must first trust the people you lead.
Look at every big issue we face. You'll see a choice -- a
choice between we who put our faith in everyday Americans, and
the folks who put their faith in government.
And if you haven't heard by now what the "Government First"
crowd has planned, let me give you just a couple details:
First -- they're calling for over $200 billion dollars in new
spending -- and another $150 billion in new taxes.
Now, they're going to come back at me and say: "wait one
minute. We're the new breed. We're no Walter Mondale or Mike
Dukakis."
Well now
...
maybe they're right. 11
I don't want to be unfair
...
to Mr. Mondale or Mr. Dukakis.
$150 billion in new taxes is more than they the two of them ever
dreamed of offering. 11
AUG-19-1992 20:00 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215 P.06
5
Do you believe that the federal government is already big
enough -- and taxes too high? Do you want fewer lawsuits, fewer
regulations, and more opportunity for small businesses? Do you
think that competition can help cure the ills that plague our
schools, and bring the cost of health care down?
If you believe in these ideas -- then you believe in my
ideas.
We trust the people -- not the government -- to create the
jobs and get this economy moving again.
We trust parents -- not the government -- to make the
decisions that matter in life. 11
We trust parents -- not the government -- to choose their
children's schools: public, private or religious. 11
we trust parents -- not the government -- to choose their
children's child care. 11 When the other side says, "government
knows best" -- I say: Parents know better. Parents know better
than some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C.//
I've been criticized for having a global vision, but this to
me is the defining challenge of the 90's. To take advantage of
our victory around the world, to build a more secure nation here
at home.
The American people must ask this question -- who do you
trust to bring together foreign policy, security policy, and
economic policy -- so that it can make a difference in your
hometown -- your neighborhood -- your life?
AUG-19-1992 20:01 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.07
6
Well, count on it: We're going to help Congress curb its
appetite. / We're going to freeze federal spending -- freeze it
right now. And if Congress gets the urge to spend, to do a
little late-night snacking at the pork barrel, I'll slam the lid
shut with a veto.
We're going to help Congress cut the deficit. / I say:
Give the people the power to dedicate 10 percent of their tax
dollars directly to the deficit.
If Congress won't act -- then the people will. won't that
send a powerful message to Washington! 11
I may just have Hank Williams, Jr. serenade the House and
Senate: "A little less talk and a lot more action." 11
Tomorrow, I hear Branson is host to the 5th Annual oldtime
Fiddlers Contest.
so now I know: That's what the Democratic leadership does
on its recess.
Let's clear the old time fiddlers out of the Congress -- and
leave the fiddling to Shoji Tabuchi. 11
I am going take. my fight to every corner of this nation --
and I'm going to make the case not just to re-elect me -- but to
give Congress back to the people. The House of Representatives
has remained in the same control since Khrushchev ruled the
Kremlin since Castro's coup in Cuba. But today, the status
quo is under siege: The only way to break the deadlock in
Washington is to clear out the deadwood on Capitol Hill. 11
AUG-19-1992 20:01 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215 P.08
7
Now, you've heard the Democrats's favorite tune. America
ridiculed around the world. America in decline -- past its
prime. It's like a broken record: running on 33 1/3 in a 45 rpm
world.
I guess that's one reason I love country. I get so tired of
my Opponents -- always singing the blues. 11
I know this race is long, and we are far behind. And yet I
also believe -- deep in my heart that we will win. 11
We will win because our ideas are stronger. We will win
because we trust the people, not the government. We will win
because we understand the American way.
Barbara and I want to thank the good people of Branson for
your support -- and may God bless this great nation -- the United
States of America.
# # #
TOTAL P 08
Branson Rally
N/C C 32 AUG 20 P12: 06
J.D. Foster
CEA
Document No. 34605lss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 8/19/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 P.M. THURS 8/2
32 AUG 20 A10 : 20 20
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
SUBJECT:
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
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
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm
122, Ext. 2930 NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20,
with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Comments form
C. KOLB
8/20/52
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
10Am
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
AUG-19-1992 19:57 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215 P.02
McGroarty/Nix
August 19, 1992
3:00 p.m.
[branson]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSON RALLY
BRANSON, MISSOURI
AUGUST 22, 1992
XX:00 P.M.??
Thank you all for this warm welcome. [Acknowledgements.]
When people ask me my favorite music, I tell them it's a
two-way tie: between country ... and western.
And they say you don't know country -- until you've been to
Branson. 11
America loves country music -- because country music loves
America. 11 That's why I'm SO glad to come to Branson to kick-
off our crusade to bring America back to the values that made us
great -- and take America forward to its future. 11
I know, my opponent's counting me out. If you saw the USA
Today story last week, you'd say he's counting his chickens.
He's already talking about who'll be the Deputy Under Secretary
of every cabinet, and where he'll go to get away from the White
House for the weekend. I half expected to find him in the Oval
Office measuring it for drapes.
Well, I've got news for Bill Clinton:
Forget the drapes. It's curtains. 11
Come November 3rd, he'll be singing that old Buck Owens
tune: it's "cryin' Time." 11
Maybe I'll get Buck to send Bill the sheet music ... for
saxophone. 11
AUG-19-1992 19:57 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215 P.03
2
I came in today by helicopter, Marine One. / I-76 was
backed up all the way to [....]-
Seems there was a bus
stuck in the left lane. 11
...
Last night, I began a conversation with the American people.
Straight talk about the big issues that shape the world -- about
the values close to home: I'm talking about jobs, about family
and faith -- about neighborhoods free from crime -- about a world
free from fear. 11
Today, I want to talk to you about the sharp choice I intend
to offer Americans this fall -- a choice between different
agendas, different directions, and yes, a choice about the
character of the man you want to lead your nation.
If you listen to the other side tell it, you're for them if
you're for change. But this election is not just about change -
- because change has a flip-side ... called trust. When you get
right down to it, this election will be like every other: When
close
you pull that curtain closed and cast your vote November 3rd --
trust matters. 11
When the phone rings in the middle of the night in the White
House
... when a crisis comes half a world away
...
the American
people want to know that their leader has the experience, the
background, the "auts" to do the right thing.
I'm proud of the changes we have made together. Proud of
America's victory in the Cold War -- proud that in the past four
years, more people have taken the first breath of freedom than at
any time in human history. 11
AUG-19-1992 19:58 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.04
3
Liberals want to rewrite that history -- but we won't let
that happen.
In the 70's, we wanted to build a stronger army -- the
liberals hollowed it out.
In the 80's, we stood up against the Soviets, stood for
equality in the nuclear arms race -- they wanted to freeze us in
second place.
From Angola to Nicaragua and Afghanistan -- we said -- let's
stand up for freedom -- they said "lots negotiate, deliberate,
procrastinate."
Now the Cold War is over and they claim -- "hey, we were
behind you all the way!" Yeah, way behind us. Their behavior
reminds me of the old con man's advice to the new kid. He said
son, "if you're being run out of town, just get it front and make
it look like a parade."
If we'd have listened to the liberals -- we'd still be
we
living with the Berlin Wall, we'd still be worried about the
sawaments
K
Warsaw Pact, there'd still be Communists in the Kremlin
sailing
from
threatening a world with war. 11
dugt
My opponents say I spend too much time on foreign policy --
and let me say this in return.
I saw the chance to rid our children's dreams of the nuclear
nightmare -- and I did. I seized the opportunity so that our
kids and our grandkids will never have to climb under desks in
nuclear drills as children once did. I will never apologize for
AUG-19-1992 19:59 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.05
4
one single minute spent to make this world a place of peace for
our children. 11
But this I know: America's work in the world is far from
over. The Soviet bear may be extinct -- but there are still
plenty of wolves in the world. As long as I am President, no
madman will get his finger on the nuclear trigger 11 As long as
I am Commander in Chief, America will remain safe and strong. 11
Electing a leader who will keep America strong is trust in
the traditional sense. But that's just part of the picture.
Each election is a referendum on the future -- and what we want
it to look like. I stake my claim on a simple philosophy: To
lead a great nation
you must first trust the people you lead.
Look at every big issue we face. You'll see a choice -- a
choice between we who put our faith in everyday Americans, and
the folks who put their faith in government.
And if you haven't heard by now what the "Government First"
crowd has planned, let me give you just a couple details:
First -- they're calling for over $200 billion dollars in new
spending -- and another $150 billion in new taxes.
Now, they're going to come back at me and say: "wait one
minute. We're the new breed. We're no Walter Mondale or Mike
Dukakis."
Well now
maybe they're right. 11
I don't want to be unfair
to Mr. Mondale or Mr. Dukakis.
$150 billion in new taxes is more than they the two of them ever
dreamed of offering. 11
AUG-19-1992 20:00 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215 P.06
5
Do you believe that the federal government is already big
enough -- and taxes too high? DO you want fewer lawsuits, fewer
regulations, and more opportunity for small businesses? Do you
think that competition can help cure the ills that plague our
schools, and bring the cost of health care down?
If you believe in these ideas -- then you believe in my
ideas.
We trust the people -- not the government -- to create the
jobs and get this economy moving again.
We trust parents -- not the government -- to make the
decisions that matter in life. 11
We trust parents -- not the government -- to choose their
children's schools: public, private or religious. 11
we trust parents -- not the government -- to choose their
children's child care. 11 When the other side says, "government
knows best" -- I say: Parents know better. Parents know better
than some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C.//
I've been criticized for having a global vision, but this to
me is the defining challenge of the 90's. To take advantage of
our victory around the world, to build a more secure nation here
at home.
The American people must ask this question -- who do you
trust to bring together foreign policy, security policy, and
economic policy -- so that it can make a difference in your
hometown -- your neighborhood -- your life?
AUG-19-1992 20:01 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215
P.07
6
Well, count on it: We're going to help Congress curb its
appetite. / We're going to freeze federal spending -- freeze it
right now. And if Congress gets the urge to spend, to do a
little late-night snacking at the pork barrel, I'll slam the lid
shut with a veto.
We're going to help Congress cut the deficit. / I say:
Give the people the power to dedicate 10 percent of their tax
dollars directly to the deficit.
If congress won't act - then the people will. Won't that
send a powerful message to Washington! 11
I may just have Hank Williams, Jr. serenade the House and
Senate: "A little less talk and a lot more action." 11
Tomorrow, I hear Branson is host to the 5th Annual oldtime
Fiddlers Contest.
So now I know: That's what the Democratic leadership does
on its recess.
Let's clear the old time fiddlers out of the Congress -- and
leave the fiddling to Shoji Tabuchi. 11
I am going take my fight to every corner of this nation --
and I'm going to make the case not just to re-elect me -- but to
give Congress back to the people. The House of Representatives
has remained in the same control since Khrushchev ruled the
Kremlin since Castro's coup in Cuba. But today, the status
quo is under siege: The only way to break the deadlock in
Washington is to clear out the deadwood on Capitol Hill. 11
.
AUG-19-1992 20:01 FROM HOUSTON TX
TO
12024562215 P.08
7
Now, you've heard the Democrats's favorite tune. America
ridiculed around the world. America in decline -- past its
prime. It's like a broken record: running on 33 1/3 in a 45 rpm
1
CDs
??
world.
I guess that's one reason I love country. I get so tired of
my Opponents -- always singing the blues. 11
I know this race is long, and we are far behind. And yet I
also believe -- deep in my heart that we will win. 11
We will win because our ideas are stronger. We will win
because we trust the people, not the government. We will win
because we understand the American way.
Barbara and I want to thank the good people of Branson for
your support -- and may God bless this great nation -- the United
States of America.
# # #
TOTAL P.08