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Aug. 23 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
is one right there. That's a good place to start.
Congress by Bill Clinton and the liberal lead-
Get the income taxes down. And if you'll ex-
ership in Washington. We've got to change
cuse me one political comment, I have a mes-
it. We have got to change that gridlocked
sage for Governor Clinton: Americans aren't
Congress. We've got to clean House.
afraid of cutting spending and lowering taxes.
Let me just say in conclusion: Two years
They fear most of all a rubber-stamp Presi-
ago I made, I think, the toughest decision
dent that will rubber-stamp this spendthrift
that a President can make, and that is to send
Congress. So there. We're not going to let
America's sons and daughters into battle. The
that nightmare happen.
sons and daughters of Illinois and every other
You know, I think that you all understand
State fought against aggression, fought to
perhaps as well as any in America-certainly
keep a people free, fought to prevent the
is true in rural America-the values, what
Mideast from becoming a nuclear powder
we're talking about when we talk about fam-
keg. Now they have come home. And this
ily values. And here we learn that the family
election, like every other, is about making
is there to teach us right from wrong, to lend
an America that they can be proud of, an
a helping hand to a neighbor, respect for the
America we all can be proud of: good jobs,
law, hold out your hand to help somebody
safe streets, and strong families. And so I ask
else, wipe a tear away when something goes
for your support, not to change for the sake
wrong. Now, Barbara and I try to impart
of change but to change America to make
these values to our kids and grandkids. And
it more secure, more safe, more promising
I have great respect for what she has done,
to every young person here today.
helping with literacy, helping other Ameri-
May God bless you all. And thank you for
cans to have a better life.
this fantastic rally. I am so proud to be back.
You know, today the American family is
Four more!
under attack. And we've got to defend it be-
cause it is the foundation of our nature. And
Note: The President spoke at 1:07 p.m. at
that is why when we cut Government spend-
the Illinois State Fairgrounds. In his remarks,
ing, I will fight for an increase in the personal
he referred to Jim Edgar, Governor of Illi-
income tax exemption so more Americans
nois, and his wife, Brenda.
can afford to build and strengthen their fami-
lies.
We're going to reform the welfare pro-
gram to encourage families to stick together
Remarks on Disaster Assistance for
and have fathers stick around and do what
Florida Following Hurricane Andrew
they ought to do.
August 24, 1992
I see the signs out here of the teachers;
God bless those people that teach our young
I just very briefly want to express my heart-
people. And we have proposed the most far-
felt concern to the people of Florida on this
reaching reform in American education in a
devastating storm. Apparently it's one of the
century, and with a new Congress we will
worst, probably the worst in six decades.
get it passed. We need to reform education,
We've already gotten two FEMA teams,
support the teachers, and be sure these kids
that's the Government emergency teams,
can grow up in a competitive world number
down there in Florida. I will be declaring
one.
today that Florida is a disaster area. There
I'll give you another idea why I want to
will be 27 agencies of the Government then
change this Congress. I mentioned it in
ready to help in any way that the Federal
Houston. We are suing each other too much
Government can help.
and caring for each other too little. And we
But I will be in touch during the day to
have been trying for 3 years to reform the
see that everything runs smoothly and that
legal liability laws so that you don't have
we do everything we can to help the people
these excessive suits that drive doctors out
down there. Apparently it was a very bad
of medicine, drive Little League coaches out
storm, a storm that kept the evaluation teams
of Little League. Locked in that gridlocked
from sizing it up up until now, but I expect
eorge Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / Aug. 24
1489
1 the liberal lead-
e got to change
that'll change during the day. But it's a seri-
way from Moscow to Mexico. And that means
that gridlocked
ous matter, and my heart goes out to the
new American jobs from Union, New Jersey,
House.
people in Florida.
all the way out to California.
Right now, one in every six Americans'
ision: Two years
Note: The President spoke at 8:06 a.m. on
bughest decision
manufacturing job is tied directly to exports.
the South Lawn at the White House, prior
ad that is to send
And that doesn't count the economic ripple
to his departure for Union, New Jersey.
S into battle. The
effect created when those workers pay the
; and every other
mortgage, buy a car, or feed the kids. Since
1988, three-fifths of all of our economic
ssion, fought to
growth has come from people in other coun-
to prevent the
Remarks at Lincoln Technical
nuclear powder
tries buying what's made in the United States
home. And this
Institute in Union, New Jersey
of America, the good products made right
is about making
August 24, 1992
here in New Jersey.
be proud of, an
Now, the jobs in these new export indus-
d of: good jobs,
The President. Thank you very much,
tries demand workers with higher skills than
lies. And so I ask
Secretary Martin. Let me just salute our
the old economy. And workers must realize
:nge for the sake
great Secretary of Labor and thank her very
what you know here at Lincoln: During the
much for her introduction. Salute the former
.merica to make
course of a career you may develop as many
Governor of this State, Tom Kean. The work-
as five or six skills or proficiencies, putting
more promising
oday.
ing man and woman never had a better friend
a premium on flexibility, long-life learning.
than Tom Kean. Mattie Rinaldo, he and I
nd thank you for
Now, these principles are reflected in a new
roud to be back.
go back a long time. He's the Congressman
commitment to job training. This is a new
from this area, doing a superb job. If we had
national commitment to job training that I'm
more like him, we wouldn't have a gridlocked
unveiling today, a program that is bold. It
at 1:07 p.m. at
Congress. And I want to thank Pat
is innovative, and it is loyal only to the future
S. In his remarks,
Santangelo for the tour, and also Senator
and to the needs of the American workers.
Don DiFrancesco and all the students and
Governor of Illi-
Now, earlier this year we introduced a pro-
faculty here. This has been an inspiring visit.
gram called Job Training 2000, a comprehen-
Now, let me tell you why I've come to Lin-
sive program to streamline this crazy quilt
coln Tech. I'm here today because of what
of over 100 different Federal jobs programs.
will take place 71 days from now, because
Now that we've designed that effective struc-
sistance for
of the decision you're going to be making
ture for delivering job training, I want to ex-
icane Andrew
on November 3d. And that's going to set the
pand on our efforts. If our Nation is to suc-
course of this Nation. The defining challenge
ceed in this world economy, we cannot afford
of the 1990's is to win the economic competi-
to waste the talent of one single worker. And
express my heart-
tion and to win the peace.
that means we need better training for young
of Florida on this
America's got to be-and is, a military
people first coming into the work force, bet-
tly it's one of the
superpower-an economic superpower,
ter retraining for workers that are changing
in six decades.
though, and an export superpower. Now, in
careers, and better training and assistance for
FEMA teams,
this election you're going to hear two very
workers who lose their jobs.
different versions of how we go about this.
You start with this new initiative. We call
nergency teams,
Theirs is to look inward and protect what
vill be declaring
it the Youth Training Corps. The program
aster area. There
we've got. And ours is to look forward to
is aimed at young people, primarily in our
Government then
open new markets, to create incentives, to
inner cities, kids with talent, kids with ambi-
that the Federal
restore our social fabric, and to prepare our
tion, but with no outlets for their abilities
people to compete so that we can win. And
other than a life of drugs and crime. Right
uring the day to
that's what this is all about here today.
now we have a great program called the con-
I want to talk about the last of those chal-
servation centers, which takes these kids to
noothly and that
help the people
lenges, the new ways to prepare our Amer-
job training centers, often in rural areas, puts
was a very bad
ican workers to compete. We know the world
them to work, for example, helping rebuild
evaluation teams
economy is changing. And America must
the parks or recreation and community facili-
now, but I expect
change with it. As President, we worked to
ties. But at the same time these kids learn
create new jobs, open new markets all the
a skill, find out how to manage their finances,
Document No. 346655ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMOR ANDUM
DATE:
8/24/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, ASAP!!!
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRPORT ARRIVAL
SUBJECT:
MIAMI, FLORIDA
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
N
MOORE
1
BAKER
MULLINS
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER NK
DARMAN N/C
PORTER
BRADY
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
SMITH N/C
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
ZOELLICK
GRAY N/C
>
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty,
Rm. 122, x2930, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
*** MAJOR FACTUAL CHANGES OR POLICY CHANGES ONLY
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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Draft One
August 24, 1992
2 AUG 24 P3:16
CANE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRPORT ARRIVAL
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Secretary Dole, President of the American Red Cross. When
the American Family hurts, each of its members suffers. That is
why I have come here: To do everything the Federal government
can to help ease the suffering of this great part of Florida. 11
As I flew down here from Connecticut, I heard stories of
unspeakable destruction. Homes torn apart -- cars ripped off the
road. More than a million people evacuated. People left without
blankets / without food or shelter. But as you have shown:
People never without hope -- and never without each other. 11
Hurricane Andrew has threatened lives and taken lives -- but
it can't steal the American spirit. 11 We see that in stories
I've heard of senior citizens / teenagers / the Red Cross / local
police and fire fighters -- each lending a hand / tending a wound
/ each helping neighbor help neighbor. /
When the roof collapsed on a Red Cross shelter -- volunteers
braved the wind and pounding rain to move victims to a safer
place. / When disaster struck, migrant workers -- bare-chested
and exhausted -- walked miles to carry their babies to safety. 11
In a State whose motto is "In God we trust" -- you have not
forsaken one another -- nor has He forsaken you. /
Nor will our Administration. / This morning, we received
through FEMA the Governor's request for a disaster declaration.
hours ago I signed the declaration. / This will make the
-
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2
full span of Federal disaster assistance programs available to
residents, businesses, and governments in the affected areas. / /
Our national center in Washington and our regional center in
Atlanta are operating 24 hours a day to monitor damage and put
our disaster relief programs in place. / We are moving staff
from other regional centers to Atlanta to provide needed backup
at this center. / Also, earlier today a Catastrophic Disaster
Response Group -- composed of senior representatives of all 27
Federal agencies -- met in Washington to ensure that all our
agencies do everything in our power to help Federal resources
help the state and local governments. 11
That's a start -- but it's not enough. So we are in the
process of setting up a joint State-Federal disaster field office
to support the disaster relief effort. This field office will
have emergency power and water so that the Federal-State team can
operate from within the most affected area. / Within the next
few days, we expect to open Disaster Application Centers -- or
"DACs" -- in the affected parts of South Florida so those
suffering can apply for help. / In the meantime: Those who are
in need of immediate help can apply by telephone through our
disaster tele-registration system. The phone number is 1-800-
462-9029. 11
Through our disaster program, the government makes available
several kinds of aid to victims of Andrew's wrath. / Temporary
Housing Assistance for those who've lost their homes. / Grants
to individuals and families for emergency needs such as food,
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2024566218-
2883:# 4
3
clothing, or hospital expenses. / Damaged or destroyed
businesses are eligible for loans from the Small Business
Administration. / Flood insurance may be available. /
[[I have also been in touch with Governor Chiles and
Secretary Cheney -- and we are ready to move in units of the
United States Armed Forces to provide any emergency services. ]]
One final point: Some are tempted by tragedy. Well, I have a
message for those who prey upon the vulnerable and innocent: If
it doesn't belong to you, leave it alone. I will not tolerate
looting, larcency, or lawlessness. 11
I have come to help -- to learn -- to see how we can ease
your suffering. / I'm told this is possibly the worst storm in
six decades. / Our hearts go out to you -- and so must our aid.
Hurricane-force winds are no match for American-force generosity.
Let me close on that personal note. / Once again, the worst
of mother nature has brought out the best in Americans. The past
24 hours have shown how you can evacuate people from a danger
area -- but that spirit and courage are never evacuated from the
American soul. 11
When the forces of nature try to tear lives apart -- the
American character of courage, generosity, and determination
brings people together. /
For that, I salute you -- and pledge to stay with you -- in
my heart, and in my prayers. God bless you / we will get through
this together / and may God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Airport Arrival
We have reviewed the attached presidential remarks and
have no factual or policy changes. We approve of the draft in
its present form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
12 AUG 25 A9:51
Document No. 346655ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
8/24/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, ASAP!!!
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRPORT ARRIVAL
SUBJECT:
MIAMI, FLORIDA
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
N
MOORE
1
BAKER
MULLINS
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
>
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
ZOELLICK
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty,
Rm. 122, x2930, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
*** MAJOR FACTUAL CHANGES OR POLICY CHANGES ONLY
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-24-92 ; 3:05PM ;
2024566218-
2883;# 2
((Smith/Aarhus))
Draft One
August 24, 1992
2 AUG 24 P3:16
CANE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRPORT ARRIVAL
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Secretary Dole, President of the American Red Cross. When
the American Family hurts, each of its members suffers. That is
why I have come here: To do everything the Federal government
can to help ease the suffering of this great part of Florida. 11
As I flew down here from Connecticut, I heard stories of
unspeakable destruction. Homes torn apart -- cars ripped off the
road. More than a million people evacuated. People left without
blankets / without food or shelter. But as you have shown:
People never without hope -- and never without each other. 11
Hurricane Andrew has threatened lives and taken lives -- but
it can't steal the American spirit. 11 We see that in stories
I've heard of senior citizens / teenagers / the Red Cross / local
police and fire fighters -- each lending a hand / tending a wound
/ each helping neighbor help neighbor. /
When the roof collapsed on a Red Cross shelter -- volunteers
braved the wind and pounding rain to move victims to a safer
place. / When disaster struck, migrant workers -- bare-chested
and exhausted -- walked miles to carry their babies to safety. 11
In a State whose motto is "In God we trust" -- you have not
forsaken one another -- nor has He forsaken you. /
Nor will our Administration. / This morning, we received
through FEMA the Governor's request for a disaster declaration.
hours ago I signed the declaration. / This will make the
-
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-24-92 ; 3:07PM ;
2024566218->
2883;# 3
2
full span of Federal disaster assistance programs available to
residents, businesses, and governments in the affected areas. / /
Our national center in Washington and our regional center in
Atlanta are operating 24 hours a day to monitor damage and put
our disaster relief programs in place. / We are moving staff
from other regional centers to Atlanta to provide needed backup
at this center. / Also, earlier today a Catastrophic Disaster
Response Group -- composed of senior representatives of all 27
Federal agencies -- met in Washington to ensure that all our
agencies do everything in our power to help Federal resources
help the state and local governments. 11
That's a start -- but it's not enough. So we are in the
process of setting up a joint State-Federal disaster field office
to support the disaster relief effort. This field office will
have emergency power and water so that the Federal-State team can
operate from within the most affected area. / Within the next
few days, we expect to open Disaster Application Centers -- or
"DACs" -- in the affected parts of South Florida so those
suffering can apply for help. / In the meantime: Those who are
in need of immediate help can apply by telephone through our
disaster tele-registration system. The phone number is 1-800-
462-9029. 11
Through our disaster program, the government makes available
several kinds of aid to victims of Andrew's wrath. / Temporary
Housing Assistance for those who've lost their homes. / Grants
to individuals and families for emergency needs such as food,
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-24-92 ; 3:07PM ;
2024566218-
2883:# 4
3
clothing, or hospital expenses. / Damaged or destroyed
businesses are eligible for loans from the Small Business
Administration. / Flood insurance may be available. /
[[I have also been in touch with Governor Chiles and
Secretary Cheney -- and we are ready to move in units of the
United States Armed Forces to provide any emergency services. ]]
One final point: Some are tempted by tragedy. Well, I have a
message for those who prey upon the vulnerable and innocent: If
it doesn't belong to you, leave it alone. I will not tolerate
looting, larcency, or lawlessness. 11
I have come to help -- to learn -- to see how we can ease
your suffering. / I'm told this is possibly the worst storm in
six decades. / Our hearts go out to you -- and so must our aid.
Hurricane-force winds are no match for American-force generosity.
Let me close on that personal note. / Once again, the worst
of mother nature has brought out the best in Americans. The past
24 hours have shown how you can evacuate people from a danger
area -- but that spirit and courage are never evacuated from the
American soul. 11
When the forces of nature try to tear lives apart -- the
American character of courage, generosity, and determination
brings people together. /
For that, I salute you -- and pledge to stay with you -- in
my heart, and in my prayers. God bless you / we will get through
this together / and may God bless the United States of America.
#
#
6473
Document No. 346655ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
8/24/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, ASAP!!!
32 AUG P6:15 P6
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRPORT ARRIVAL
SUBJECT:
MIAMI, FLORIDA
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
N
MOORE
1
BAKER
MULLINS
<
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
SMITH
\
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
>
ZOELLICK
>
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty,
Rm. 122, x2930, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
*** MAJOR FACTUAL CHANGES OR POLICY CHANGES ONLY
RESPONSE: TO: DAN MCGROARTY August 24, 1992
The NSC staff concurs as amended. The insert on the last PHILLIP D. BRADY
page has been confirmed by FEMA as well as the facts. Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Brent Scowcroft
Ext. 2702
CC: Phillip D. Brady
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-24-92 ; 3:05PM ;
2024566218-
2883;# 2
((Smith/Aarhus))
Draft One
August 24, 1992
2 AUG 24 P3:16
CANE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRPORT ARRIVAL
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Secretary Dole, President of the American Red Cross. When
the American Family hurts, each of its members suffers. That is
why I have come here: To do everything the Federal government
can to help ease the suffering of this great part of Florida. 11
As I flew down here from Connecticut, I heard stories of
unspeakable destruction. Homes torn apart -- cars ripped off the
road. More than a million people evacuated. People left without
blankets / without food or shelter. But as you have shown:
People never without hope -- and never without each other. //
Hurricane Andrew has threatened lives and taken lives -- but
it can't steal the American spirit. 11 We see that in stories
I've heard of senior citizens / teenagers / the Red Cross / local
police and fire fighters -- each lending a hand / tending a wound
/ each helping neighbor help neighbor. /
When the roof collapsed on a Red Cross shelter -- volunteers
braved the wind and pounding rain to move victims to a safer
place. / When disaster struck, migrant workers -- bare-chested
and exhausted -- walked miles to carry their babies to safety. 11
In a State whose motto is "In God we trust" -- you have not
forsaken one another -- nor has He forsaken you. /
Nor will our Administration. / This morning, we received
through FEMA the Governor's request for a disaster declaration.
hours ago I signed the declaration. / This will make the
-
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-24-92 ; 3:07PM ;
2024566218-
2883:# 3
2
full span of Federal disaster assistance programs available to
residents, businesses, and governments in the affected areas. 11
our national center in Washington and our regional center in
Atlanta are operating 24 hours a day to monitor damage and put
our disaster relief programs in place. / We are moving staff
from other regional centers to Atlanta to provide needed backup
The Attails
at this center. / Also, earlier today a Catastrophic Disaster
Response Group -- composed of senior representatives of all 27
Federal agencies -- met in Washington to ensure that all our
agencies do everything in our power to help Federal resources
help the state and local governments. 11
That's a start -- but it's not enough. So we are in the
process of setting up a joint State-Federal disaster field office
to support the disaster relief effort. This field office will
have emergency power and water so that the Federal-State team can
operate from within the most affected area. / Within the next
few days, we expect to open Disaster Application Centers -- or
"DACs" -- in the affected parts of South Florida so those
suffering can apply for help. / In the meantime: Those who are
in need of immediate help can apply by telephone through our
disaster tele-registration system. The phone number is 1-800-
/
462-9029. 11
Through our disaster program, the government makes available
several kinds of aid to victims of Andrew's wrath. / Temporary
Housing Assistance for those who've lost their homes. / Grants
to individuals and families for emergency needs such as food,
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-24-92 ; 3:07PM ;
2024566218-
2883:# 4
checked
many thousands of Floridians soon will be
receiving partial Claim payments if eligible
Program. under the National Flood Insurance
clothing, or hospital expenses. / Damaged or destroyed
businesses are eligible for loans from the Small Business
Administration.
/
Flood insurance be available
[[I have also been in touch with Governor Chiles and
Secretary Cheney -- and we are ready to move in units of the
United States Armed Forces to provide any emergency services. 11
Not
0891
One final point: Some are tempted by tragedy. Well, I have a
message for those who prey upon the vulnerable and innocent: If
as
it doesn't belong to you, leave it alone. I will not tolerate
looting, larcency, or lawlessness. 11
I have come to help -- to learn -- to see how we can ease
your suffering. / I'm told this is possibly the worst storm in
six decades. / Our hearts go out to you -- and so must our aid.
Hurricane-force winds are no match for American-force generosity.
Let me close on that personal note. / Once again, the worst
of mother nature has brought out the best in Americans. The past
24 hours have shown how you can evacuate people from a danger
area -- but that spirit and courage are never evacuated from the
American soul. 11
When the forces of nature try to tear lives apart -- the
American character of courage, generosity, and determination
brings people together. /
For that, I salute you -- and pledge to stay with you -- in
my heart, and in my prayers. God bless you / we will get through
this together / and may God bless the United States of America.
WHITE HOUSE COMMCTR
MON 24 AUG 92 20:17
PG.01
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TIME OF RECEIPT
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MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
MIAMI AIRPORT ARRIVAL STATEMENT
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PHIL BRADY/
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ROGER PORTER/
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Draft Two
August 24, 1992
CANE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRPORT ARRIVAL
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Secretary Dole, President of the American National Red
Cross. When the American Family hurts, each of its members
suffers.
That is why I have come here: To make sure the Federal
government will do everything it can to help ease the suffering
of the people of Florida. //
I want to let you know personally, at this terrible moment,
that the rest of America is here to back you up, get good hard-
working people back on their feet.
This morning, we received through FEMA -- the Federal
Emergency Management Agency -- the Governor's request for a
disaster declaration. Early this afternoon I signed the
declaration. / So now we are already making available the full
span of Federal disaster assistance programs to residents,
businesses, and governments. / /
Our national center in Washington and our regional center in
Atlanta are operating 24 hours a day to put our disaster relief
programs in place. / We are moving staff from other regional
centers to Atlanta to provide needed backup. / Also, earlier
today we organized in Washington a Catastrophic Disaster Response
Group -- composed of all 27 Federal agencies -- to ensure that
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MESSAGE NO. 56 CLASSIFICATION UNCLAS
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(NAME)
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(ROOM NO.)
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION NEW FIRST PAGE OF ARRIVAL STATEMENT
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PHIL BRADY/AF1 AND MIAMI ROADRUNNER
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Phil--
Final version is the statement time stamped 5:15 p.m.
The only change on this page is in paragraph 4 -- instead
of saying hours ago, this reads "early this afternoon".
Good luck -- Beth
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
8/24/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, ASAP!!!
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRPORT ARRIVAL
SUBJECT:
MIAMI, FLORIDA
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Rm. 122, x2930, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, with a copy to this
office. Thank you.
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Draft One
August 24, 1992
2 MUG 24 P3: 16
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AIRPORT ARRIVAL
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Secretary Dole, President of the American Red Cross. When
the American Family hurts, each of its members suffers. That is
why I have come here: To do everything the Federal government
can to help ease the suffering of this great part of Florida. 11
As I flew down here from Connecticut, I heard stories of
unspeakable destruction. Homes torn apart -- cars ripped off the
road. More than a million people evacuated. People left without
blankets / without food or shelter. But as you have shown:
People never without hope -- and never without each other. 11
Hurricane Andrew has threatened lives and taken lives -- but
it can't steal the American spirit. 11 We see that in stories
I've heard of senior citizens / teenagers / the Red Cross / local
police and fire fighters -- each lending a hand / tending a wound
/ each helping neighbor help neighbor./
When the roof collapsed on a Red Cross shelter -- volunteers
braved the wind and pounding rain to move victims to a safer
place. / When disaster struck, migrant workers -- bare-chested
and exhausted -- walked miles to carry their babies to safety. 11
In a State whose motto is "In God we trust" -- you have not
forsaken one another -- nor has He forsaken you. /
Nor will our Administration. / This morning, we received
through FEMA the Governor's request for a disaster declaration.
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full span of Federal disaster assistance programs available to
residents, businesses, and governments in the affected areas. 11
Our national center in Washington and our regional center in
Atlanta are operating 24 hours a day to monitor damage and put
our disaster relief programs in place. / We are moving staff
AND DEMTOU
from other regional centers to Atlanta. to provide needed backup
AS WELL AS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO TEXAS AND
at this center. / Also, earlier today a Catastrophic Disaster
Response Group -- composed of senior representatives of all 27
Federal agencies -- met in Washington to ensure that all our
agencies do everything in our power to help Federal resources
help the state and local governments. 11
That's a start -- but it's not enough. so we are in the
process of setting up a joint Stata-Federal disaster field office
to support the disaster relief effort. This field office will
If tecroam
have emergency power and water, so that the Federal-State team can
operate from within the most affected arsa. / Within the next
faw days, we expect to open Disaster Application Centers -- or
"DACs" -- in the affected parts of South Florida so those
suffering can apply for help. / In the meantime: Those who are
in need of immediate help can apply by telephone through our
disaster tale-registration system. The phone number is 1-800-
462-9029. 11
AND IN COMJUNCTION 1017H THE STATE
Through our disaster program, the government makes available
several kinds of aid to victims of Andrew's wrath. / Temporary
Housing Assistance for those who've lost their homes. / Grants
to individuals and families for emergency needs such as food,
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clothing, or hospital expenses. / Damaged or destroyed
businesses are eligible for loans from the Small Business
Administration. / Flood insurance may be available. / ASSISTANCE
1s ALSO AVAILABLE TO RESTORE DAMAGED PUBLIC FACILITIES
[[I have also been in touch with Governor Chiles and
Secretary Cheney -- and we are ready to move in units of the
United States Armed Forces to provide any emergency services. 11
One final point: Some are tempted by tragedy. Well, I have a
message for those who prey upon the vulnerable and innocent: If
it doesn't belong to you. leave it alone. I will not tolerate
looting, larcency, or lawlessness. 11
I have come to help -- to learn -- to see how we can case
your suffering. / I'm told this is possibly the worst storm in
six decades. / Our hearts go out to you -- and so must our aid.
Hurricane-force winds are no match for American-force generosity.
Let me close on that personal note. / Once again, the worst
of mother nature has brought out the best in Americans. The past
24 hours have shown how you can evacuate people from a danger
area -- but that spirit and courage are never evacuated from the
American soul. 11
When the forces of nature try to tear lives apart -- the
American character of courage, generosity, and determination
brings people together. /
For that, I salute you -- and pledge to stay with you -- in
my heart, and in my prayers. God blass you / we will get through
this together / and may God bless the United States of America.