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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Draft Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13637 Folder ID Number: 13637-003 Folder Title: Bush/Quayle Rally-Cincinnati, Ohio 8/27/92 [OA 5811] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 18 4 3 1522 Aug. 27 / Administration of George Bush, 1992 Well, anyway, those are the kind of choices and mention those Olympians that were we face this year, a choice between the pa- here, Mike McMurray and Joe Hudepohl trons of the past and the architects of the and Tim Austin, thanking them for being future. I believe we can shape our future not with us and for what they did for the United by taxing trade, but by opening markets; not States of America in Barcelona. Also, a spe- by scaring off investment, but by using it to cial thanks to my friend Johnny Bench, create jobs for ourselves and our kids. everybody's hero. I have great faith in America's future be- These athletes, these competitors know cause I have faith in the American people something about competition, and this year's and in the American worker. It is the same campaign is about one question: how Amer- faith that brought me out to Texas more than ica can win the economic competition and 40 years ago, the same faith that brought me win the peace. I believe I am the person to into public life, the same faith that has led lead us to do just that. me to fight for these open markets, because You know, you can't build a home without I know that no challenge is too great for the a hammer; you can't build a dream without hearts and the minds of America. a job. So you need to know which candidate And lastly, do not listen to the pessimists has a plan to fulfill your dreams. I believe who tell you that the United States of Amer- I have the plan that works for America. My ica is in decline. We are at the sunrise, not plan starts with the idea that the deficit, the the sunset. And if we pursue these opening big spending deficit, is a dark cloud hovering of markets, we will demonstrate to the entire over the future of these kids. The Federal world once again why everybody looks to Government spends too much of your hard- America: peace, security, strength, freedom, earned money. Help me put an end to that. democracy, and an ability to outwork any- I have asked Congress to take over 4,000 body, anywhere, anytime. specific projects, 250 Federal programs and Thank you all very, very much. And God send them the way of the pet rocks and the bless you. mood rings. And they refuse to act. Here's another idea. So far, Congress has Note: The President spoke at 9:10 a.m. on said no to my efforts to cut spending. So last the shop floor at Public Safety Equipment, week I put forth a new idea. If they can't Inc. In his remarks, he referred to PSE offi- do it, I want to give you, the taxpayer, the cials Stephen Rose, engineer; Michael D. power to take up to 10 percent of your tax Latta, president; Edward F. Ryan, vice presi- return, earmark it for one purpose only: re- dent, marketing; and Andrew G. Smith, vice duce the dangerous Federal deficit. If you president, engineering; and Ozzie Smith of can check off for America, I believe we will the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. finally get the big spenders up there in Wash- ington in check. You might say, "How do we create jobs in America?" Well, unlike my opponent, I Remarks to a Bush-Quayle Rally in spent half my life in the private sector, trying Cincinnati, Ohio to meet a payroll, like many of you out here. August 27, 1992 I happen to believe that having held a job in the private sector is a good qualification The President. Thank you very much. for President of the United States or for any- Hey, George Voinovich, thank you very, very thing else. much. Thank you. Last time I was at a rally I know this, that taxes stifle growth and at this marvelous park, Johnny Bench and they stop job creation. So with a new Con- I rode in on a fire engine, and it started to gress, and we're going to have a new one, rain. Now the sun is out, and things are look- we will cut spending, and then we'll cut taxes. ing good. They want to increase spending and increase I want to thank George Voinovich, all our taxes, and that is the big difference. other great leaders here. I want to thank Another thing: I want to get rid of all those Ronnie McDowell for that musical number crazy lawsuits. If you fall off a stepladder George Bush, 1992 Administration of George Bush, 1992 / Aug. 27 1523 ipians that were today, a lawyer will be there to catch you to reform our welfare system to encourage id Joe Hudepohl before you hit the ground. My opponent families to stick together and fathers to stick them for being doesn't believe this is a problem, nor does around. did for the United the gridlocked Congress. I've got to dig out Some people don't like it when I talk about lona. Also, a spe- my coat now because I want to read you family values. Well, they'd better get used 1 Johnny Bench, something here. Earlier this year, the head to it because let me tell you something, let of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, a me tell you something that everybody in Cin- competitors know guy named David Williams, wrote a letter cinnati knows, and that is that the family is on, and this year's of endorsement for Bill Clinton. He said, and the foundation of America. All our other suc- stion: how Amer- I quote directly, "I can never remember an cesses are worthless if we fail at home. We competition and occasion where he failed to do the right thing need to strengthen the American family if am the person to where we trial lawyers are concerned." we are going make America stronger and Well, I don't want to do the right thing more secure. d a home without for the trial lawyers, I want to do the right So we've got a wide array of issues we're a dream without thing for the American people. We've got to talking about here. You might ask, well, which candidate sue each other less and take care of each where does my opponent stand on the issues? dreams. I believe other more. Well, good question, very good. As this cam- for America. My Audience members. Four more years! paign gets underway, it's getting harder and at the deficit, the Four more years! Four more years! harder to tell. He's turning up in more places rk cloud hovering The President. You know, we've got to than Elvis Presley. You just can't tell. ids. The Federal have-there are too many families that won- [Laughter] ich of your hard- der whether they're going to be able to pay Take the question of whether to stand up it an end to that. their medical bills. We've got a good, strong to Saddam Hussein, the most important for- ) take over 4,000 health care reform program. The Clinton eign policy decision that a President had to ral programs and program is to go the way, the same old way make, certainly the most important one that net rocks and the the liberal Democrats do: put your fate in I had to make. Two days after Congress fol- to act. the hands of Government. I believe that we lowed my lead, let me quote you what my far, Congress has control costs, extend coverage, insurance opponent said. I want to be fair about this. spending. So last coverage, to the poorest of the poor without Here's the quote directly: "I guess I would lea. If they can't putting your health care under the control have voted with the majority if it was a close the taxpayer, the of those same people who brought us the vote. But I agree with the arguments the mi- rcent of your tax House post office and the House bank. nority made." purpose only: re- Audience members. Clean the House! Now, in the Oval Office, when you have al deficit. If you Clean the House! Clean the House! to make life and death decisions you cannot I believe we will The President. Right. You know, listen, have it both ways, not when people's lives ip there in Wash- this is really fact here, Governor Clinton's are at stake. You have to make the tough call, health care plan would lead to a new health whether it's popular or not. I hope I have 0 we create jobs care tax on those who can afford it the least, earned the trust of the American people. my opponent, I the small business. I believe small business Audience members. Four more years! vate sector, trying needs capital, needs incentive, needs relief Four more years! Four more years! of you out here. from regulation. What small business doesn't The President. Listen, the big problem aving held a job need is the Excedrin headache of Governor is the economy. In his acceptance speech, bod qualification Clinton's new taxes. Governor Clinton insists that Government States or for any- Here's some of the other things I'm fight- takes too much and gives too little in return. ing for: Job training, to lend a helping hand But then he proposes, and this is factual, tifle growth and to workers that are caught in the transition $220 billion in new spending, plus the largest with a new Con- of our economy. I want to revolutionize the tax increase in history, $150 billion. have a new one, way we teach our children, giving many I say, and you say, let's go the other way. in we'll cut taxes. American parents a new freedom, the free- Let's cut spending, and let's cut taxes. ing and increase dom to choose where your kids go to school, I'm just getting wound up here. Let me rence. public, private, or religious; make the public give you one more example, though, one et rid of all those schools greater and make the private schools more example because it affects a lot of lives off a stepladder like St. Xavier's right here greater. I want here in the State of Ohio. A few months ago, 1524 Aug. 27 / Administration of George Bush, 1992 Governor Clinton said he wanted to raise fuel Mike DeWine to the Senate. We need to efficiency standards, they're called CAFE clean the House, so give me Steve Grote to standards, for cars to 45 miles per gallon. It the first district seat right here in Washing- sounds like a great idea, but scientists will ton; send him up there from the first district. tell you it is impractical. It will cost lives, Sending Mike and Steve to Washington and most important, it will throw 30,000 and then fighting side-by-side with Bill Ohioans out of work. Gradison and John Boehner and Bob Governor Clinton finally figured this out. McEwen, we will break the gridlocked Con- So last Friday he sang a different tune, keeps gress, and we will get this country moving shifting ground. He said, and I quote, "I again. We will fight for a balanced budget never said that I didn't think there was more amendment and a line-item veto and for this than one way to do it, or that we shouldn't tax check-off. If you change the Congress, be flexible in the way we approach it." Now, we can get that job done for the American you talk about back-pedaling. The Bengals could use him in their secondary, for heaven people. We will fight to lower spending and sakes. This is crazy. It is strange. taxes. We will fight to stop these crazy law- So I ask the American people, is there a suits. We will fight for you so that, together, pattern going on here? Will Governor Clin- we can build a stronger and a more secure America. ton say anything to anybody? America cannot afford in a President double-speak, double- The last point is this: We've been through talk, double-time. Please elect me to keep a lot in the world. These young people here the integrity and honor of that White House. go to sleep at night with a lot less fear of I see some of these signs out here. Hey, nuclear war. That is something good. That this is great. I see some of these signs out is something wonderful for every family. But here; I'm reminded of a story, reminded of make no question about it, when you hear a story about the farmer and the certain farm the other side talking about that we're ridi- animal. The animal was so slippery that it culed abroad, don't believe it. We are the kept slipping out of its pen. One day the most respected Nation on the face of the farmer went looking for it, followed the ani- Earth, and we're there because we made the mal's track all over creation. When the farm- tough decisions. We stood up against what er returned, his wife asked if he knew where was wrong and fought for what was right. the animal was. The farmer said, "Yes, Now I ask you to help me and give me 4 ma'am, I found him. He's on both sides of more years to continue to lead this country. the fence." [Laughter] May God bless the United States of Amer- Now, in this campaign, you're going to find ica. Thank you all very, very much. Thank me on just one just side, the side of the you. American family, the American taxpayer. But it's not just enough electing a President; I Note: The President spoke at 1:42 p.m. in need some help. The gridlock Congress has Fountain Square. In his remarks, he referred been run by the same entrenched, ossified, to George Voinovich, Governor of Ohio; change-allergic leadership for 38 years. The Mike McMurray, Cincinnati disc jockey; and one institution that hasn't changed in this Johnny Bench, former Cincinnati Reds base- country is the Democrat-controlled House of ball player. Representatives. And it is time. Audience members. Clean the House! Clean the House! Clean the House! Remarks to Findlay Machine and The President. It is time to take a broom Tool Employees in Findlay, Ohio and clean the House. You can start right here August 27, 1992 by giving me Mike DeWine for the U.S. Sen- ate. Change the Senate; get him elected. Do The President. Thank you very, very what the people of Ohio want done: Have much. Thank you, Mike. If we had more somebody in Washington that will vote the Congressmen like Mike Oxley and had Mike same way there that he talks in Ohio. Send DeWine in the Senate, everybody wouldn't Document No. 347018 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 08/26/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BUSH/QUAYLE RALLY, CINCINNATI, OH - - 08/27 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MOORE BAKER MULLINS SCOWCROFT PETERSMEYER DARMAN PORTER BRADY PROVOST BROMLEY ROSS CALIO SMITH DEMAREST TUTWILER FITZWATER ZOELLICK GRAY KAUFMAN HOLIDAY BOSKIN HORNER MCGROARTY MCBRIDE REMARKS: The attached has been forwarded to the President. RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 THE WHITE HOUSE WAShInGTON 02 AUG 26 P7: 46 August 26, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: STEVE PROVOST SP SUBJECT: PROPOSED REMARKS FOR CINCINNATI, OHIO I. SUMMARY On Thursday, August 27, at 1:40 p.m., you will address approximately 10,000 people in Fountain Square in Cincinnati, Ohio. II. DISCUSSION Your remarks (approximately 12 minutes / cards), highlight differences between your economic strategy and Gov. Clinton's, putting special emphasis on his changing positions on the issues. (Provost/Walters) August 26, 1992 1:00 p.m. Presidential Remarks Campaign Rally Cincinnati, Ohio August 27, 1992 Good afternoon everyone -- and thanks for this warm Cincinnati welcome. I want to mention some of our special guests -- the man with the 50,000 watt voice -- Mike McMurray. Olympians Joe Hudepohl (HEW dah poll) and Tim Austin. And, of course, the guy behind the plate -- Johnny Bench. Joe and Tim and Johnny know something about competition -- let me tell you -- this year's campaign is about competition -- how America can win the economic competition -- win the peace. Our nation is anxious today -- we have many questions about our future. Two candidates have stepped forward with two different agendas, two different ideas -- of how to build a stronger, more secure America -- abroad and at home. Here's what I believe: I believe that bureaucracy doesn't know best -- people know better. I believe that the long arm of government is no match for the invisible hand of free enterprise. I believe that people shouldn't keep government well fed -- government should empower people -- so that they can feed themselves. 2 Just as you can't build a home without a hammer, you can't build a dream without a job. You need to know which candidate has a plan to fulfill your dreams -- I have the plan that works for America. My plan starts with the idea that the federal government spends too much of your money -- and the deficit is a dark storm cloud, hovering over our children's future. I've asked Congress to freeze domestic discretionary spending -- and to get a handle on mandated spending. And to take over 4,000 federal projects and 250 federal programs and send them the way of pet rocks and mood rings. // Congress has said no to my proposals -- so last week I put forth a new idea. I want to give you -- the taxpayer -- the power to take up to 10 percent of your tax return -- and use it for one purpose only -- to reduce the federal budget deficit. When it comes to spending your money -- Congress is like that Doritos commercial. They think they can crunch all they want -- you'll pay more. If they can't watch their weight and protect your money -- I say -- let's take the bag away from them. How do we create jobs in America? Well, unlike my opponent, I spent half my life in the private sector -- trying to meet a payroll. I happen to believe that's a pretty good qualification to be President. I've learned form real-world experience -- that you can't have employees, without employers. 3 So with a new Congress we can cut spending, and then we will cut your taxes -- to give families more money to spend, and businesses more incentives to invest and create jobs. I also want to get rid of all those crazy lawsuits. If you fall off a step ladder today, a lawyer will be there to catch you -- before you hit the ground. My opponent doesn't believe this is a problem. Earlier this year, the head of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association wrote a letter of endorsement for Governor Clinton. He said, "I can never remember an occasion when he failed to do the right thing where we trial lawyers are concerned." I don't want to coddle the trial lawyers, I want to take them on. I believe that -- as a nation -- we must sue each other less -- and care for each other more.// My opponent proposes a backdoor government takeover of our health care system. I believe we can control costs -- and extend coverage to the poorest of the poor -- without putting your health care under the control of the same people who brought you the House Bank and the House Post Office./ Here's some other things I'm fighting for. Welfare reform that encourages families to stick together, and fathers to stick around. Job training to lend a helping hand to workers caught in the transition of our economy.// And I want to revolutionize the way we teach our children -- giving many American parents a new freedom -- the freedom to choose where your kids should go to 4 school. Great public schools, or great private schools like St. Xavier's. // Where does my opponent stand on the issues? Well, as this campaign gets underway, it's getting harder and harder to tell. He's beginning to turn up in more places than Elvis Presley. Take the question of whether to stand up to Saddam Hussein - - the most important foreign policy decision of the past four years. Two days after Congress followed my lead, my opponent said this, and I quote directly: "I guess I would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I agree with the arguments the minority made." In the Oval Office, when you have to make life and death decisions -- you can't have it both ways -- not when people's lives are stake. 11 How about the economy? My opponent says that "government takes too little, and gives too much in return." But then he proposes $220 billion in new spending -- plus the largest tax increase in history -- $150 billion dollars. When it comes to the economy, Governor Clinton offers -- "me-too slogans -- and you too taxes. Look at the issue of a free trade treaty with Mexico and Canada. It's a great way to help American companies compete in the global economy. Companies like Star Bank, right across the street. 5 My opponent was once for the trade treaty -- now, after meeting with a few union bosses, he steps forward boldly and courageously announces -- "when I have a definitive opinion, I'll say so." When you're President of the U.S. -- "I'll get back to ya" - - is not an appropriate answer. // One more example. A few months ago, Governor Clinton said he wanted to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars to 45 miles per gallon. It sounds like a good idea, but scientists will tell you it is impractical, it will cost lives and most important, it will throw 30,000 Ohioans out of work. Governor Clinton finally figured this out, so on Friday, he sang a different tune. He said -- and I quote -- "I never said that I didn't think there was more than one way to do it, or that we shouldn't be flexible in the way we approach it." Talk about going backwards? The Bengals could use that kind of backpedalling in their secondary./ / Is there a pattern going on here? Will Governor Clinton say anything to anybody? America can't afford doublespeak, doubletalk, doubletime!/ Watching my opponent on the campaign trail, I'm reminded of the story about the farmer and a certain farm animal. The animal was so slippery -- that it kept slipping out of it's pen. One day, the farmer went looking for it, and followed the animals tracks all over creation. When the farmer returned, his wife 6 asked if he knew where it was. The farmer said, "yes mam, I found him. He's on both sides of the fence." Governor Clinton is trying to play hokey-pokey with the American people. He puts his left foot in. he puts his left foot out --- but don't kid yourself, it's you -- the American taxpayers -- who are going to be shaken all about!" Now I know the polls say that I'm behind in this race, but I don't listen to the polls, because I'm going to talk about what's right for America. The special interests may not like it, but I'm going to fight for free trade -- because it means American jobs.// The trial lawyers may make a bundle off our legal system -- but I'm going to make them quake in their tasselled loafers. The bureaucrats and "government-firsters" may cry out for more spending, and higher taxes -- I'm going to go the other way -- because I'm going to do what is right to get this economy moving again. In the past four years, we have seen changes around the world we never would have imagined. Now lets roll up our sleeves and get to work -- and realize the opportunities in those changes. Let's send Governor Clinton and his doubletalk back to Arkansas. Give me Mike Devine in the U.S. Senate -- let's Clean House on Capitol Hill.// We can build a stronger and more secure America -- both abroad and at home. Thank you very much for listening. God Bless Cincinnati, and God Bless the United States of America. 347018SS Document No, WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 8/26/2AUG27 A9:51 5:00PM, TODAY, AUG. 27 DATE: ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CAMPAIGN RALLY CINCINNATI, OHIO SUBJECT: AUGUST 27, 1992 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MOORE BAKER MULLINS SCOWCROFT PETERSMEYER DARMAN PORTER BRADY PROVOST BROMLEY ROSS CALIO SMITH DEMAREST TUTWILER FITZWATER ZOELLICK GRAY KAUFMAN BOSKIN HOLIDAY HORNER MCGROARTY MCBRIDE REMARKS: Please provide comments on the attached directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27. Thank you. RESPONSE: minoldet PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President PQ2 and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 (Provost/Walters) August 26, 1992 1:00 p.m. Presidential Remarks Campaign Rally 2 AUG 28 P 1 : 13 Cincinnati, Ohio August 27, 1992 Good afternoon everyone -- and thanks for this warm Cincinatti welcome. I want to mention some of our special guests -- the man with the 50,000 watt voice -- Mike McMurray. Olympians Joe Hudepohl Man must (ph.) and Tim Austin. And, of course, the quy behind the plate - Hall 17 - Johnny Bench. Famer Joe and Tim and Johnny know something about competition -- let me tell you -- this year's campaign is about competition -- how America can win the economic competition -- win the peace. Our nation is anxious today -- we have many questions about our future. Two candidates have stepped forward with two different agendas, two different ideas -- of how to build a stronger, more secure America -- abroad and at home. Here's what I believe: I believe that bureaucracy doesn't know best -- people know better. // I believe that the long arm of government is no match for the invisible hand of free enterprise. I believe that people shouldn't keep government well fed -- government should empower people -- so that they can feed themselves. // Just as you can't build a home without a hammer, you can't build a dream without a job. You need to know, which candidate has a plan to fulfill your dreams -- I have the plan that works IDEAS for America. // My- plan I starts with the idea that the federal government spends too much of your money -- and the deficit is a dark storm cloud, hovering over our children's future. I've asked Congress to freeze federal discretionary spending -- to get a handle on mandated spending -- and to take over 4,000 federal projects and 250 federal programs and send them the way of pet rocks and mood rings. Congress has said no to my proposals -- so last week I put forth a new new idea. I want to give you -- the taxpayer -- the power to take up to 10 percent of your tax return -- and use it for one purpose only -- to reduce the federal budget deficit. When it comes to spending your money -- Congress is like that Doritos commercial. They think they can crunch all you want -- you'll pay more. If they can't watch their weight and protect your money -- I say -- lets take the bag away from them. // How do we create jobs in America? Well, unlike my opponent, I spent half my life in the private sector -- trying to meet a payroll. I happen to believe that's a pretty good qualification to be President. I've learned from real-world experience -- that you can't have employees, without employers. So with a new Congress, we will cut federal spending, and then we will cut your taxes -- to give families more money to spend, and businesses more incentives to invest and create jobs. I also want to get rid of all those crazy lawsuits. If you fall off a step ladder today, a lawyer will be there to catch you -- before you hit the ground. We must sue each other less -- and care for each other more. My opponent proposes a backdoor government takeover of our health care system. I believe we can control costs -- and extend coverage to the poorest of the poor -- without putting your health care under the control of the same people who brought you the House Bank and the House Post Office. Here's some other things I'm fighting for. Welfare reform that encourages families to stick together, and fathers to stick around. Job training to lend a helping hand to workers caught in the transition of our economy. And I want to revolutionize the way we teach our children -- giving many American parents a new freedom -- the freedom to choose where your kids should go to school. 11 Where does my opponent stand on the issues? Well, as this campaign gets underway, it's getting harder and harder to tell. He's beginning to turn up in more places then Elvis Presley. Take the question of whether to stand up to Saddam Hussein - - the most important foreign policy decision of the past four years. Two days after Congress followed my lead, my opponent said this, and I quote directly: "I guess I would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I agree with the arguments the minority made.' You've seen that sign along the side of the road -- "slippery when wet. The economy? My opponent says that "government takes too little, and gives too much in return. N But then he proposes $220 billion in new spending -- plus the largest tax increase in American history -- $150 billion dollars. When it comes to the economy, Governor Clinton offers -- "me too slogans -- and you too taxes. " Two days ago, my opponent appeared before the American Legion -- to talk about why he didn't serve in Vietnam, and to do a distinct imitation of a bear -- a "pander bear. On his military service, Governor Clinton said -- and again I quote: "If my number had been called, I would have served, and gone to Vietnam if so ordered." But he didn't even deal with questions about whether he submitted himself to the draft, after he knew there was no chance of him being drafted. And he said nothing about a line in a letter he wrote to his ROTC recruiter - A letter that desribed him -- and I quote -- "loathing the military." Do you see a pattern developing here? Look at the issue of a free trade treaty with Mexico and Canada. It's a great way to help American companies compete in the global economy. Companies like Star Bank, right across the street. My opponent was once strongly for the trade tready -- now, after meeting with a few union bosses, he steps forward boldly and courageously announces -- "when I have a definitive opinion, I'll say SO. A few months ago, he said he wanted to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars -- throwing 30,000 Ohioans out of work. Then just last Friday, he backpedalled faster than a Bengals defensive back. On the whole issue of raising fuel standards Governor Clinton said, "I never said that I didn't think there was more than one way to do it, or that we shouldn't be flexible in the way we approach it.' (You figure out what that means!) Watching my opponent on the campaign trail, I'm reminded of the story about the farmer and his pig. The pig was so slippery -- that it kept slipping out of it's pen. One day, the farmer went looking for it, and followed the pig's tracks all over creation. When the farmer returned, his wife asked if he knew where the pig was. The farmer said, "yes man, I found him. He's on both sides of the fence.' Governor Clinton is trying to play hokey-pokey with the American people. He puts his left foot in, he puts his left foot out but don't kid yourself, it's you -- the American taxpayer -- who are going to be shaken all about! Now I know the polls say that I'm behind in this race, but I don't listen to the polls, because I'm going to talk about what's right for America. The special interests may not like it, but I'm going to fight for free trade -- because it means American jobs. The trial lawyers may make a bundle off our legal system -- but I'm going to make them quake in their tasselled loafers. The bureaucrats and "government-firsters" may cry out for more spending, and higher taxes -- I'm going to go the other way -- because I'm going to do what is right to get this economy moving again. In past four years, we have seen changes around the world we never would have imagined. Now lets roll up our sleeves and get to work -- and realize the opportunities in those changes. Let's send Governor Clinton waffling back to Arkansas -- and Clean House in Congress -- so that we can build a stronger and more secure America -- both abroad and at home. Thank you very much for listening. God Bless Cincinnati, and God Bless the United States of America. # # # 347018SS Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 8/26/92 5:00PM, TODAY, AUG. 27 DATE: ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CAMPAIGN RALLY CINCINNATI, OHIO SUBJECT: AUGUST 27, 1992 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT X MOORE BAKER MULLINS NIC SCOWCROFT PETERSMEYER DARMAN PORTER BRADY PROVOST BROMLEY ROSS CALIO SMITH DEMAREST N/C TUTWILER FITZWATER ZOELLICK GRAY KAUFMAN BOSKIN HOLIDAY HORNER MCGROARTY MCBRIDE REMARKS: Please provide comments on the attached directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27. Thank you. RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 (Provost/Walters) August 26, 1992 1:00 p.m. Presidential Remarks Campaign Rally 2 AUG 26 P 1 : 13 Cincinnati, Ohio August 27, 1992 Good afternoon everyone -- and thanks for this warm Cincinatti welcome. I want to mention some of our special guests -- the man with the 50,000 watt voice -- Mike McMurray. Olympians Joe Hudepohl (ph.) and Tim Austin. And, of course, the guy behind the plate - - Johnny Bench. Joe and Tim and Johnny know something about competition -- let me tell you -- this year's campaign is about competition -- how America can win the economic competition -- win the peace. Our nation is anxious today -- we have many questions about our future. Two candidates have stepped forward with two different agendas, two different ideas -- of how to build a stronger, more secure America -- abroad and at home. Here's what I believe: I believe that bureaucracy doesn't know best -- people know better. 11 I believe that the long arm of government is no match for the invisible hand of free enterprise. 11 I believe that people shouldn't keep government well fed -- government should empower people -- so that they can feed themselves. // Just as you can't build a home without a hammer, you can't build a dream without a job. You need to know, which candidate has a plan to fulfill your dreams -- I have the plan that works for America. 11 My plan starts with the idea that the federal government spends too much of your money -- and the deficit is a dark storm cloud, hovering over our children's future. I've asked Congress to freeze federal discretionary spending -- to get a handle on mandated spending -- and to take over 4,000 federal projects and 250 federal programs and send them the way of pet rocks and mood rings. Congress has said no to my proposals -- so last week I put forth a new new idea. I want to give you -- the taxpayer -- the power to take up to 10 percent of your tax return -- and use it for one purpose only -- to reduce the federal budget deficit. When it comes to spending your money -- Congress is like that Doritos commercial. They think they can crunch all you want -- you'll pay more. If they can't watch their weight and protect your money -- I say -- lets take the bag away from them. // How do we create jobs in America? Well, unlike my opponent, I spent half my life in the private sector -- trying to meet a payroll. I happen to believe that's a pretty good qualification to be President. I've learned from real-world experience -- that you can't have employees, without employers. So with a new Congress, we will cut federal spending, and then we will cut your taxes -- to give families more money to spend, and businesses more incentives to invest and create jobs. I also want to get rid of all those crazy lawsuits. If you fall off a step ladder today, a lawyer will be there to catch you -- before you hit the ground. We must sue each other less -- and care for each other more. My opponent proposes a backdoor government takeover of our health care system. I believe we can control costs -- and extend coverage to the poorest of the poor -- without putting your health care under the control of the same people who brought you the House Bank and the House Post Office. Here's some other things I'm fighting for. Welfare reform that encourages families to stick together, and fathers to stick around. Job training to lend a helping hand to workers caught in the transition of our economy. And I want to revolutionize the way we teach our children -- giving many American parents a new freedom -- the freedom to choose where your kids should go to school. 11 Where does my opponent stand on the issues? Well, as this campaign gets underway, it's getting harder and harder to tell. He's beginning to turn up in more places then Elvis Presley. Take the question of whether to stand up to Saddam Hussein - - the most important foreign policy decision of the past four years. Two days after Congress followed my lead, my opponent said this, and I quote directly: "I guess I would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I agree with the arguments the minority made." You've seen that sign along the side of the road -- "slippery when wet. The economy? My opponent says that "government takes too little, and gives too much in return. If But then he proposes $220 billion in new spending -- plus the largest tax increase in American history -- $150 billion dollars. When it comes to the economy, Governor Clinton offers -- "me too slogans -- and you too taxes." Two days ago, my opponent appeared before the American Legion -- to talk about why he didn't serve in Vietnam, and to do a distinct imitation of a bear -- a "pander bear. On his military service, Governor Clinton said -- and again I quote: "If my number had been called, I would have served, and gone to Vietnam if so ordered." But he didn't even deal with questions about whether he submitted himself to the draft, after he knew there was no chance of him being drafted. And he said nothing about a line in a letter he wrote to his ROTC recruiter - A letter that desribed him -- and I quote -- "loathing the military." Do you see a pattern developing here? Look at the issue of a free trade treaty with Mexico and Canada. It's a great way to help American companies compete in the global economy. Companies like Star Bank, right across the street. My opponent was once strongly for the trade tready -- now, after meeting with a few union bosses, he steps forward boldly and courageously announces -- "when I have a definitive opinion, I'll say so." A few months ago, he said he wanted to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars -- throwing 30,000 Ohioans out of work. Then just last Friday, he backpedalled faster than a Bengals defensive back. On the whole issue of raising fuel standards Governor Clinton said, "I never said that I didn't think there was more than one way to do it, or that we shouldn't be flexible in the way we approach it." (You figure out what that means!) Watching my opponent on the campaign trail, I'm reminded of the story about the farmer and his pig. The pig was so slippery -- that it kept slipping out of it 1/5 pen. One day, the farmer went looking for it, and followed the pig's tracks all over creation. When the farmer returned, his wife asked if he knew Ma'am where the pig was. The farmer said, "yes man, I found him. He's on both sides of the fence. Governor Clinton is trying to play hokey-pokey with the American people. He puts his left foot in, he puts his left foot out ---but don't kid yourself, it's you -- the American taxpayer -- who are going to be shaken all about!" Now I know the polls say that I'm behind in this race, but I don't listen to the polls, because I'm going to talk about what's right for America. The special interests may not like it, but I'm going to fight for free trade -- because it means American jobs. The trial lawyers may make a bundle off our legal system -- but I'm going to make them quake in their tasselled loafers. The bureaucrats and "government-firsters" may cry out for more spending, and higher taxes -- I'm going to go the other way -- because I'm going to do what is right to get this economy moving again. In past four years, we have seen changes around the world we never would have imagined. Now lets roll up our sleeves and get to work -- and realize the opportunities in those changes. Let's send Governor Clinton waffling back to Arkansas -- and Clean House in Congress -- so that we can build a stronger and more secure America -- both abroad and at home. Thank you very much for listening. God Bless Cincinnati, and God Bless the United States of America. # # # 347018SS Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 8/26/92 92 AUG 27 48.24 5:00PM, TODAY, AUG. 27 DATE: ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CAMPAIGN RALLY CINCINNATI, OHIO SUBJECT: AUGUST 27, 1992 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MOORE BAKER MULLINS SCOWCROFT PETERSMEYER DARMAN PORTER BRADY PROVOST BROMLEY ROSS CALIO SMITH DEMAREST TUTWILER FITZWATER ZOELLICK GRAY KAUFMAN BOSKIN HOLIDAY HORNER MCGROARTY MCBRIDE REMARKS: Please provide comments on the attached directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27. Thank you. RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY See comment Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary (R. Grady may respond at later Time) Ext. 2702 (Provost/Walters) August 26, 1992 1:00 p.m. Presidential Remarks Campaign Rally 2 AUG 26 P 1 : 13 Cincinnati, Ohio August 27, 1992 Good afternoon everyone -- and thanks for this warm Cincinatti P welcome. Danues 5044 I want to mention some of our special guests -- the man with the 50,000 watt voice -- Mike McMurray. Olympians Joe Hudepohl (ph.) and Tim Austin. And, of course, the guy behind the plate - - Johnny Bench. Joe and Tim and Johnny know something about competition -- let me tell you -- this year's campaign is about competition -- how America can win the economic competition -- win the peace. Our nation is anxious today -- we have many questions about our future. Two candidates have stepped forward with two different agendas, two different ideas -- of how to build a stronger, more secure America -- abroad and at home. Here's what I believe: I believe that bureaucracy doesn't know best -- people know better. // I believe that the long arm of government is no match for the invisible hand of free enterprise. 11 I believe that people shouldn't keep government well fed -- government should empower people -- so that they can feed themselves. // Just as you can't build a home without a hammer, you can't build a dream without a job. You need to know, which candidate has a plan to fulfill your dreams -- I have the plan that works for America. // My plan starts with the idea that the federal government spends too much of your money -- and the deficit is a dark storm cloud, hovering over our children's future. domestic (Dencil) I've asked Congress to freeze federal discretionary spending -- to get a handle on mandated spending -- and to take over 4,000 federal projects and 250 federal programs and send them the way of pet rocks and mood rings. Congress has said no to my proposals -- so last week I put forth a new new idea. I want to give you -- the taxpayer -- the power to take up to 10 percent of your tax return -- and use it for one purpose only -- to reduce the federal budget deficit. When it comes to spending your money -- Congress is like that Doritos commercial. They think they can crunch all you want -- you'll pay more. If they can't watch their weight and protect your money -- I say -- lets take the bag away from them. // How do we create jobs in America? Well, unlike my opponent, I spent half my life in the private sector -- trying to meet a payroll. I happen to believe that's a pretty good qualification to be President. I've learned from real-world experience -- that you can't have employees, without employers. So with a new Congress, we will cut federal spending, and then we will cut your taxes -- to give families more money to spend, and businesses more incentives to invest and create jobs. I also want to get rid of all those crazy lawsuits. If you fall off a step ladder today, a lawyer will be there to catch you -- before you hit the ground. We must sue each other less -- and care for each other more. My opponent proposes a backdoor government takeover of our health care system. I believe we can control costs -- and extend coverage to the poorest of the poor -- without putting your health care under the control of the same people who brought you the House Bank and the House Post Office. Here's some other things I'm fighting for. Welfare reform that encourages families to stick together, and fathers to stick around. Job training to lend a helping hand to workers caught in the transition of our economy. And I want to revolutionize the way we teach our children -- giving many American parents a new freedom -- the freedom to choose where your kids should go to school. 11 Where does my opponent stand on the issues? Well, as this campaign gets underway, it's getting harder and harder to tell. He's beginning to turn up in more places then Elvis Presley. Take the question of whether to stand up to Saddam Hussein - - the most important foreign policy decision of the past four years. Two days after Congress followed my lead, my opponent said this, and I quote directly: "I guess I would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I agree with the arguments the minority made. You've seen that sign along the side of the road -- "slippery when wet. The economy? My opponent says that "government takes too little, and gives too much in return. " But then he proposes $220 billion in new spending -- plus the largest tax increase in American history -- $150 billion dollars. When it comes to the economy, Governor Clinton offers -- "me too slogans -- and you too taxes.' " Two days ago, my opponent appeared before the American Legion -- to talk about why he didn't serve in Vietnam, and to do a distinct imitation of a bear -- a "pander bear.' On his military service, Governor Clinton said -- and again I quote: "If my number had been called, I would have served, and gone to Vietnam if so ordered. N But he didn't even deal with questions about whether he submitted himself to the draft, after he knew there was no chance of him being drafted. And he said nothing about a line in a letter he wrote to his ROTC recruiter - A letter that desribed him -- and I quote -- "loathing the military. 3 Do you see a pattern developing here? Look at the issue of a free trade treaty with Mexico and Canada. It's a great way to help American companies compete in the global economy. Companies like Star Bank, right across the street. My opponent was once strongly for the trade tready -- now, after meeting with a few union bosses, he steps forward boldly and courageously announces -- "when I have a definitive opinion, I'll say so." A few months ago, he said he wanted to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars -- throwing 30,000 Ohioans out of work. Then just last Friday, he backpedalled faster than a Bengals defensive back. On the whole issue of raising fuel standards Governor Clinton said, "I never said that I didn't think there was more than one way to do it, or that we shouldn't be flexible in the way we approach it." (You figure out what that means!) Watching my opponent on the campaign trail, I'm reminded of the story about the farmer and his pig. The pig was so slippery -- that it kept slipping out of it's pen. One day, the farmer went looking for it, and followed the pig's tracks all over creation. When the farmer returned, his wife asked if he knew where the pig was. The farmer said, "yes man, I found him. He's on both sides of the fence. Governor Clinton is trying to play hokey-pokey with the American people. He puts his left foot in, he puts his left foot out but don't kid yourself, it's you -- the American taxpayer -- who are going to be shaken all about!" Now I know the polls say that I'm behind in this race, but I don't listen to the polls, because I'm going to talk about what's right for America. The special interests may not like it, but I'm going to fight for free trade -- because it means American jobs. The trial lawyers may make a bundle off our legal system -- but I'm going to make them quake in their tasselled loafers. The bureaucrats and "government-firsters" may cry out for more spending, and higher taxes -- I'm going to go the other way -- because I'm going to do what is right to get this economy moving again. In past four years, we have seen changes around the world we never would have imagined. Now lets roll up our sleeves and get to work -- and realize the opportunities in those changes. Let's send Governor Clinton waffling back to Arkansas -- and Clean House in Congress -- so that we can build a stronger and more secure America -- both abroad and at home. Thank you very much for listening. God Bless Cincinnati, and God Bless the United States of America. # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 92 AUG 26 P6 August 26, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY FROM: ROGER B. PORTER RBP SUBJECT: Presidential Remarks: Campaign Rally - Cincinnati We have reviewed the attached presidential remarks and have noted a few suggested changes on the draft. If you have any questions or we can be of further assistance, please let us know. CC: Phillip D. Brady 347018SS Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 8/26/92 5:00PM, TODAY, AUG. 7 DATE: ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CAMPAIGN RALLY CINCINNATI, OHIO SUBJECT: AUGUST 27, 1992 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MOORE BAKER MULLINS SCOWCROFT PETERSMEYER DARMAN PORTER BRADY PROVOST BROMLEY ROSS CALIO SMITH DEMAREST TUTWILER FITZWATER ZOELLICK KAUFMAN GRAY BOSKIN HOLIDAY MCGROARTY HORNER MCBRIDE REMARKS: Please provide comments on the attached directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27. Thank you. RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 (Provost/Walters) August 26, 1992 1:00 p.m. Presidential Remarks Campaign Rally 2 AUG 26 P 1 : 13 Cincinnati, Ohio August 27, 1992 Good afternoon everyone -- and thanks for this warm Cincinatti welcome. I want to mention some of our special guests -- the man with the 50,000 watt voice -- Mike McMurray. Olympians Joe Hudepohl (ph.) and Tim Austin. And, of course, the guy behind the plate - - Johnny Bench. Joe and Tim and Johnny know something about competition -- let me tell you -- this year's campaign is about competition -- how America can win the economic competition -- win the peace. Our nation is anxious today -- we have many questions about our future. Two candidates have stepped forward with two different agendas, two different ideas -- of how to build a stronger, more secure America -- abroad and at home. Here's what I believe: DOO I believe that bureaucracy doesn't know best -- people know better.91 THE I believe that the long arm ofVgovernment is no match for the invisible hand of free enterprise./ I believe that people shouldn't keep government well fed -- government should empower people -- so that they can feed themselves. // Just as you can't build a home without a hammer, you can't build a dream without a job. You need to know, which candidate has a plan to fulfill your dreams -- I have the plan that works for America. 11 My plan starts with the idea that the federal government spends too much of your money -- and the deficit is a dark storm cloud, hovering over our children's future. I've asked Congress to freeze federal discretionary spending AND MAKE REFORMS NECESSARY ory I'VE PROPOSED ELIMINATE Vto get a handle on mandat spending and to take over 4, 000 THESE UNNELESSARY PROGRAMS federal projects and 250 federal programs and send Vthem the way THE DINOSAURSO of pet rocks and mood rings AND OUT DATED Congress has said no to my proposals -- so last week I put forth a new new idea. I want to give you -- the taxpayer -- the power to take up to 10 percent of your tax return -- and use it for one purpose only \-- to reduce the federal budget deficit. HAS AN When it comes to spending your money -- Congress is like INSATIABLE APPETITE 0 DIST that Doritos commercial. They think they can srunch all you want AND RAISE YOUR THIBOO ORDER EVERYTHING ON THE MENU AND LEAVE you'll pay more. If they can't watch their weight and protect protect your money I say lets take the bag away from them it you - - THE TAXPAYERS TO FOOT THE BILLO How do we create jobs in America? 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Thank you very much for listening. God Bless Cincinnati, and God Bless the United States of America. # # # 347018SS Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 8/26/9AUG26 P4:41 5:00PM, TODAY, AUG. 27 DATE: ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CAMPAIGN RALLY CINCINNATI, OHIO SUBJECT: AUGUST 27, 1992 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MOORE BAKER MULLINS SCOWCROFT PETERSMEYER DARMAN PORTER BRADY PROVOST BROMLEY ROSS CALIO SMITH DEMAREST TUTWILER FITZWATER ZOELLICK GRAY KAUFMAN BOSKIN HOLIDAY HORNER MCGROARTY MCBRIDE REMARKS: Please provide comments on the attached directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27. Thank you. RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 (Provost/Walters) August 26, 1992 1:00 p.m. Presidential Remarks Campaign Rally 2 AUG 26 P 1 : 13 Cincinnati, Ohio August 27, 1992 Good afternoon everyone -- and thanks for this warm Cincinatti welcome. I want to mention some of our special guests -- the man with the 50,000 watt voice -- Mike McMurray. Olympians Joe Hudepohl (ph.) and Tim Austin. And, of course, the guy behind the plate - - Johnny Bench. Joe and Tim and Johnny know something about competition -- let me tell you -- this year's campaign is about competition -- how America can win the economic competition -- win the peace. Our nation is anxious today -- we have many questions about our future. Two candidates have stepped forward with two different agendas, two different ideas -- of how to build a stronger, more secure America -- abroad and at home. Here's what I believe: I believe that bureaucracy doesn't know best -- people know better. // I believe that the long arm of government is no match for the invisible hand of free enterprise. 11 I believe that people shouldn't keep government well fed -- government should empower people -- so that they can feed themselves. // Just as you can't build a home without a hammer, you can't build a dream without a job. You need to know, which candidate has a plan to fulfill your dreams -- I have the plan that works for America. // My plan starts with the idea that the federal government spends too much of your money -- and the deficit is a dark storm cloud, hovering over our children's future. 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I happen to believe that's a pretty good qualification to be President. I've learned from real-world experience -- that you can't have employees, without employers. So with a new Congress, we will cut federal spending, and then we will cut your taxes -- to give families more money to spend, and businesses more incentives to invest and create jobs. I also want to get rid of all those crazy lawsuits. If you fall off a step ladder today, a lawyer will be there to catch you -- before you hit the ground. We must sue each other less -- and care for each other more. My opponent proposes a backdoor government takeover of our health care system. I believe we can control costs -- and extend coverage to the poorest of the poor -- without putting your health care under the control of the same people who brought you the House Bank and the House Post Office. Here's some other things I'm fighting for. Welfare reform that encourages families to stick together, and fathers to stick around. Job training to lend a helping hand to workers caught in the transition of our economy. And I want to revolutionize the way we teach our children -- giving many American parents a new freedom -- the freedom to choose where your kids should go to school. // Where does my opponent stand on the issues? Well, as this campaign gets underway, it's getting harder and harder to tell. He's beginning to turn up in more places then Elvis Presley. Take the question of whether to stand up to Saddam Hussein - - the most important foreign policy decision of the past four years. a difficult debots when Two days after/Congress followed my lead, my opponent said this, and I quote directly: "I guess I would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I agree with the arguments the minority made. 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But he didn't even deal with the promories questions about whether he submitted himself to the draft, after he knew there was no chance of him being drafted. And he said nothing about a line in a letter he wrote to his ROTC recruiter - A letter that desribed him -- and I quote -- "loathing the military. "] Do you see a pattern developing here?) Look at the issue of a free trade treaty with Mexico and Canada. It's a great way to help American companies compete in the global economy. Companies like Star Bank, right across the street. My opponent was once strongly for the trade tready -- now, after meeting with a few union bosses, he steps forward boldly and courageously announces -- "when I have a definitive opinion, I'll say so. A few months ago, he said he wanted to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars -- throwing 30,000 Ohioans out of work. Then just last Friday, he backpedalled faster than a Bengals defensive back. On the whole issue of raising fuel standards Governor Clinton said, "I never said that I didn't think there was more than one way to do it, or that we shouldn't be flexible in the way we approach it." (You figure out what that means!) Do you see a attem dewaysing have ? Watching my opponent on the campaign trail, I'm reminded of the story about the farmer and his pig. The pig was so slippery -- that it kept slipping out of it's pen. One day, the farmer went looking for it, and followed the pig's tracks all over creation. When the farmer returned, his wife asked if he knew where the pig was. The farmer said, "yes man, I found him. He's on both sides of the fence. Governor Clinton is trying to play hokey-pokey with the American people. He puts his left foot in, he puts his left foot out but don't kid yourself, it's you -- the American taxpayer -- who are going to be shaken all about!" Now I know the polls say that I'm behind in this race, but I don't listen to the polls, because I'm going to talk about what's right for America. The special interests may not like it, but I'm going to fight for free trade -- because it means American jobs. The trial lawyers may make a bundle off our legal system -- but I'm going to make them quake in their tasselled loafers. The bureaucrats and "government-firsters" may cry out for more spending, and higher taxes -- I'm going to go the other way -- because I'm going to do what is right to get this economy moving again In past four years, we have seen changes around the world we never would have imagined. Now lets roll up our sleeves and get to work -- and realize the opportunities in those changes. and his stat Let's send Governor Clinton waffling back to Arkansas and Clean House in Congress so that we can build a stronger and more secure America -- both abroad and at home. Thank you very much for listening. God Bless Cincinnati, and God Bless the United States of America. # # # to + group 3470 Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 8/26/92 5:00PM, TODAY, AUG. 27 DATE: ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CAMPAIGN RALLY CINCINNATI, OHIO SUBJECT: AUGUST 27, 1992 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MOORE BAKER MULLINS SCOWCROFT PETERSMEYER DARMAN PORTER BRADY PROVOST BROMLEY ROSS CALIO SMITH DEMAREST TUTWILER FITZWATER ZOELLICK GRAY KAUFMAN BOSKIN HOLIDAY HORNER MCGROARTY MCBRIDE REMARKS: Please provide comments on the attached directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27. Thank you. RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 (Provost/Walters) August 26, 1992 1:00 p.m. Presidential Remarks Campaign Rally 2 AUG 26 P 1 : 13 Cincinnati, Ohio August 27, 1992 Good afternoon everyone -- and thanks for this warm Cincinatti welcome. I want to mention some of our special guests -- the man with the 50,000 watt voice -- Mike McMurray. Olympians Joe Hudepohl (ph.) and Tim Austin. And, of course, the guy behind the plate - - Johnny Bench. Joe and Tim and Johnny know something about competition -- let me tell you -- this year's campaign is about competition -- how America can win the economic competition -- win the peace. Our nation is anxious today -- we have many questions about our future. Two candidates have stepped forward with two different agendas, two different ideas -- of how to build a stronger, more secure America -- abroad and at home. Here's what I believe: I believe that bureaucracy doesn't know best -- people know better. // I believe that the long arm of government is no match for the invisible hand of free enterprise. I believe that people shouldn't keep government well fed -- government should empower people -- so that they can feed themselves. // Just as you can't build a home without a hammer, you can't build a dream without a job. You need to know, which candidate has a plan to fulfill your dreams -- I have the plan that works for America. 11 My plan starts with the idea that the federal government spends too much of your money -- and the deficit is a dark storm cloud, hovering over our children's future. I've asked Congress to freeze federal discretionary spending -- to get a handle on mandated spending -- and to take over 4,000 federal projects and 250 federal programs and send them the way of pet rocks and mood rings. Congress has said no to my proposals -- so last week I put forth a new new idea. I want to give you -- the taxpayer -- the power to take up to 10 percent of your tax return -- and use it for one purpose only -- to reduce the federal budget deficit. When it comes to spending your money -- Congress is like that Doritos commercial. They think they can crunch all you want -- you'll pay more. If they can't watch their weight and protect your money -- I say -- lets take the bag away from them. 11 How do we create jobs in America? Well, unlike my opponent, I spent half my life in the private sector -- trying to meet a payroll. I happen to believe that's a pretty good qualification to be President. I've learned from real-world experience -- that you can't have employees, without employers. So with a new Congress, we will cut federal spending, and then we will cut your taxes -- to give families more money to spend, and businesses more incentives to invest and create jobs. I also want to get rid of all those crazy lawsuits. If you fall off a step ladder today, a lawyer will be there to catch you -- before you hit the ground. We must sue each other less -- and care for each other more. My opponent proposes a backdoor government takeover of our health care system. I believe we can control costs -- and extend coverage to the poorest of the poor -- without putting your health care under the control of the same people who brought you the House Bank and the House Post Office. Here's some other things I'm fighting for. Welfare reform that encourages families to stick together, and fathers to stick around. Job training to lend a helping hand to workers caught in the transition of our economy. And I want to revolutionize the way we teach our children -- giving many American parents a new freedom -- the freedom to choose where your kids should go to school. // Where does my opponent stand on the issues? Well, as this campaign gets underway, it's getting harder and harder to tell. He's beginning to turn up in more places then Elvis Presley. Take the question of whether to stand up to Saddam Hussein - - the most important foreign policy decision of the past four years. Two days after Congress followed my lead, my opponent said this, and I quote directly: "I guess I would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I agree with the arguments the minority made." You've seen that sign along the side of the road TT "slippery when wet. The economy? My opponent says that "government takes too little, and gives too much in return. " But then he proposes $220 billion in new spending -- plus the largest tax increase in American history -- $150 billion dollars. When it comes to the economy, Governor Clinton offers -- "me too slogans -- and you too taxes." Two days ago, my opponent appeared before the American Legion -- to talk about why he didn't serve in Vietnam, and to do a distinct imitation of a bear -- a "pander bear." On his military service, Governor Clinton said -- and again I quote: "If my number had been called, I would have served, and gone to Vietnam if so ordered." But he didn't even deal with questions about whether he submitted himself to the draft, after he knew there was no chance of him being drafted. And he said nothing about a line in a letter he wrote to his ROTC recruiter - A letter that desribed him -- and I quote -- "loathing the military." " Do you see a pattern developing here? Look at the issue of a free trade treaty with Mexico and Canada. It's a great way to help American companies compete in the global economy. Companies like Star Bank, right across the street. My opponent was once strongly for the trade tready -- now, after meeting with a few union bosses, he steps forward boldly and courageously announces -- "when I have a definitive opinion, I'll say SO. " A few months ago, he said he wanted to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars -- throwing 30,000 Ohioans out of work. Then just last Friday, he backpedalled faster than a Bengals defensive back. On the whole issue of raising fuel standards Governor Clinton said, "I never said that I didn't think there was more than one way to do it, or that we shouldn't be flexible in the way we approach it." (You figure out what that means!) Watching my opponent on the campaign trail, I'm reminded of the story about the farmer and his pig. The pig was so slippery -- that it kept slipping out of it's pen. One day, the farmer went looking for it, and followed the pig's tracks all over creation. When the farmer returned, his wife asked if he knew where the pig was. The farmer said, "yes man, I found him. He's on both sides of the fence. Governor Clinton is trying to play hokey-pokey with the American people. He puts his left foot in, he puts his left foot out but don't kid yourself, it's you -- the American taxpayer -- who are going to be shaken all about!" Now I know the polls say that I'm behind in this race, but I don't listen to the polls, because I'm going to talk about what's right for America. The special interests may not like it, but I'm going to fight for free trade -- because it means American jobs. The trial lawyers may make a bundle off our legal system -- but I'm going to make them quake in their tasselled loafers. The bureaucrats and "government-firsters" may cry out for more spending, and higher taxes -- I'm going to go the other way -- because I'm going to do what is right to get this economy moving again. In past four years, we have seen changes around the world we never would have imagined. Now lets roll up our sleeves and get to work -- and realize the opportunities in those changes. Let's send Governor Clinton waffling back to Arkansas -- and Clean House in Congress -- so that we can build a stronger and more secure America -- both abroad and at home. Thank you very much for listening. God Bless Cincinnati, and God Bless the United States of America. # # # 347018SS Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 8/26/92 92 AUG 26 5:00PM, TODAY, AUG 27 DATE: ACTION/CONCURRE NCE/COMMENT DUE BY: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CAMPAIGN RALLY CINCINNATI, OHIO SUBJECT: AUGUST 27, 1992 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT x MOORE BAKER MULLINS SCOWCROFT PETERSMEYER DARMAN PORTER BRADY X PROVOST BROMLEY ROSS CALIO SMITH DEMAREST TUTWILER FITZWATER X ZOELLICK GRAY KAUFMAN BOSKIN HOLIDAY HORNER MCGROARTY MCBRIDE REMARKS: Please provide comments on the attached directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27. RESPONSE: Do to Thank want you. giant for was 45mps, the gird Assistant and PHILLIP D. BRADY to the President Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 a NAS (Provost/Walters) August 26, 1992 1:00 p.m. Presidential Remarks Campaign Rally 2 AUG 26 P I : 13 Cincinnati, Ohio August 27, 1992 Good afternoon everyone -- and thanks for this warm Cincinatti welcome. I want to mention some of our special guests -- the man with the 50,000 watt voice -- Mike McMurray. Olympians Joe Hudepohl (ph.) and Tim Austin. And, of course, the guy behind the plate - - Johnny Bench. Joe and Tim and Johnny know something about competition -- let me tell you -- this year's campaign is about competition -- how America can win the economic competition -- win the peace. Our nation is anxious today -- we have many questions about our future. Two candidates have stepped forward with two different agendas, two different ideas -- of how to build a stronger, more secure America -- abroad and at home. Here's what I believe: I believe that bureaucracy doesn't know best -- people know better. // I believe that the long arm of government is no match for the invisible hand of free enterprise. 11 I believe that people shouldn't keep government well fed -- government should empower people -- so that they can feed themselves. // Just as you can't build a home without a hammer, you can't build a dream without a job. You need to know, which candidate has a plan to fulfill your dreams -- I have the plan that works for America. 11 My plan starts with the idea that the federal government spends too much of your money -- and the deficit is a dark storm cloud, hovering over our children's future. I've asked Congress to freeze federal discretionary spending -- to get a handle on mandated spending -- and to take over 4,000 federal projects and 250 federal programs and send them the way of pet rocks and mood rings. Congress has said no to my proposals -- so last week I put forth a new new idea. I want to give you -- the taxpayer -- the power to take up to 10 percent of your tax return -- and use it for one purpose only -- to reduce the federal budget deficit. When it comes to spending your money -- Congress is like that Doritos commercial. They think they can crunch all you want -- you'll pay more. If they can't watch their weight and protect your money -- I say -- lets take the bag away from them. // How do we create jobs in America? Well, unlike my opponent, I spent half my life in the private sector -- trying to meet a payroll. I happen to believe that's a pretty good qualification to be President. I've learned from real-world experience --, that you can't have employees, without employers. So with a new Congress, we will cut federal spending, and then we will cut your taxes -- to give families more money to spend, and businesses more incentives to invest and create jobs. I also want to get rid of all those crazy lawsuits. If you fall off a step ladder today, a lawyer will be there to catch you -- before you hit the ground. We must sue each other less -- and care for each other more. My opponent proposes a backdoor government takeover of our health care system. I believe we can control costs -- and extend coverage to the poorest of the poor -- without putting your health care under the control of the same people who brought you the House Bank and the House Post Office. Here's some other things I'm fighting for. Welfare reform that encourages families to stick together, and fathers to stick around. Job training to lend a helping hand to workers caught in the transition of our economy. And I want to revolutionize the way we teach our children -- giving many American parents a new freedom -- the freedom to choose where your kids should go to school. // Where does my opponent stand on the issues? Well, as this campaign gets underway, it's getting harder and harder to tell. He's beginning to turn up in more places then Elvis Presley. Take the question of whether to stand up to Saddam Hussein - - the most important foreign policy decision of the past four years. Two days after Congress followed my lead, my opponent said this, and I quote directly: "I guess I would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I agree with the arguments the minority made." You've seen that sign along the side of the road -- "slippery when wet. The economy? My opponent says that "government takes too little, and gives too much in return. N But then he proposes $220 billion in new spending -- plus the largest tax increase in American history -- $150 billion dollars. When it comes to the economy, Governor Clinton offers -- "me too slogans -- and you too taxes." Two days ago, my opponent appeared before the American Legion -- to talk about why he didn't serve in Vietnam, and to do a distinct imitation of a bear -- a "pander bear.' On his military service, Governor Clinton said -- and again I quote: "If my number had been called, I would have served, and gone to Vietnam if so ordered." But he didn't even deal with questions about whether he submitted himself to the draft, after he knew there was no chance of him being drafted. And he said nothing about a line in a letter he wrote to his ROTC recruiter - A letter that desribed him -- and I quote -- "loathing the military." Do you see a pattern developing here? Look at the issue of a free trade treaty with Mexico and Canada. It's a great way to help American companies compete in the global economy. Companies like Star Bank, right across the street. My opponent was once strongly for the trade tready -- now, after meeting with a few union bosses, he steps forward boldly and courageously announces -- "when I have a definitive opinion, I'll say so. A few months ago, he said he wanted to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars -- throwing 30,000 Ohioans out of work. Then just last Friday, he backpedalled faster than a Bengals defensive back. On the whole issue of raising fuel standards Governor Clinton said, "I never said that I didn't think there was more than one way to do it, or that we shouldn't be flexible in the way we approach it." (You figure out what that means!) Watching my opponent on the campaign trail, I'm reminded of the story about the farmer and his pig. The pig was so slippery -- that it kept slipping out of it's pen. One day, the farmer went looking for it, and followed the pig's tracks all over creation. When the farmer returned, his wife asked if he knew maamy where the pig was. The farmer said, "yes man, I found him. He's on both sides of the fence. Governor Clinton is trying to play hokey-pokey with the American people. He puts his left foot in, he puts his left foot out ---but don't kid yourself, it's you -- the American taxpayer -- who are going to be shaken all about!" Now I know the polls say that I'm behind in this race, but I don't listen to the polls, because I'm going to talk about what's right for America. The special interests may not like it, but I'm going to fight for free trade -- because it means American jobs. The trial lawyers may make a bundle off our legal system -- but I'm going to make them quake in their tasselled loafers. The bureaucrats and "government-firsters" may cry out for more spending, and higher taxes -- I'm going to go the other way -- because I'm going to do what is right to get this economy moving again. In past four years, we have seen changes around the world we never would have imagined. Now lets roll up our sleeves and get to work -- and realize the opportunities in those changes. Let's send Governor Clinton waffling back to Arkansas -- and Clean House in Congress -- so that we can build a stronger and more secure America -- both abroad and at home. Thank you very much for listening. God Bless Cincinnati, and God Bless the United States of America. # # # 347018SS Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 8/26/92 92 AUG 26 P4: 41 5:00PM, TODAY, AUG 27 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE,BY: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CAMPAIGN RALLY CINCINNATI, OHIO SUBJECT: AUGUST 27, 1992 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MOORE BAKER MULLINS SCOWCROFT PETERSMEYER DARMAN PORTER BRADY PROVOST BROMLEY ROSS CALIO SMITH DEMAREST TUTWILER FITZWATER ZOELLICK GRAY KAUFMAN HOLIDAY BOSKIN HORNER MCGROARTY MCBRIDE REMARKS: Please provide comments on the attached directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20. Thank you. RESPONSE: No legal alyection Some stylister & factual questions noted 4 thaerr PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President 8/26/92 and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 (Provost/Walters) August 26, 1992 1:00 p.m. Presidential Remarks Campaign Rally 2,103.26 P 1 : 13 Cincinnati, Ohio August 27, 1992 Good afternoon everyone -- and thanks for this warm Cincinatti welcome. I want to mention some of our special guests -- the man with the 50,000 watt voice -- Mike McMurray. Olympians Joe Hudepohl (ph.) and Tim Austin. And, of course, the guy behind the plate - - Johnny Bench. Joe and Tim and Johnny know something about competition -- let me tell you -- this year's campaign is about competition -- how America can win the economic competition -- win the peace. Our nation is anxious today -- we have many questions about our future. Two candidates have stepped forward with two different agendas, two different ideas -- of how to build a stronger, more secure America -- abroad and at home. Here's what I believe: I believe that bureaucracy doesn't know best -- people know better. // I believe that the long arm of government is no match for the invisible hand of free enterprise. I believe that people shouldn't keep government well fed -- government should empower people -- so that they can feed themselves. // Just as you can't build a home without a hammer, you can't build a dream without a job. You need to know, which candidate has a plan to fulfill your dreams -- I have the plan that works for America. // My plan starts with the idea that the federal government spends too much of your money -- and the deficit is a dark storm cloud, hovering over our children's future. I've asked Congress to freeze federal discretionary spending -- to get a handle on mandated spending -- and to take over 4,000 federal projects and 250 federal programs and send them the way of pet rocks and mood rings. Congress has said no to my proposals -- so last week I put forth a new new idea. I want to give you -- the taxpayer -- the power to take up to 10 percent of your tax return -- and use it for one purpose only -- to reduce the federal budget deficit. When it comes to spending your money -- Congress is like that Doritos commercial. They think they can crunch all you want -- you'll pay more. If they can't watch their weight and protect your money -- I say -- lets take the bag away from them. // How do we create jobs in America? Well, unlike my opponent, I spent half my life in the private sector -- trying to meet a payroll. I happen to believe that's a pretty good qualification to be President. I've learned from real-world experience -- that you can't have employees, without employers. So with a new Congress, we will cut federal spending, and then we will cut your taxes -- to give families more money to spend, and businesses more incentives to invest and create jobs. I also want to get rid of all those crazy lawsuits. If you fall off a step ladder today, a lawyer will be there to catch you -- before you hit the ground. We must sue each other less -- and care for each other more. My opponent proposes a backdoor government takeover of our health care system. I believe we can control costs -- and extend coverage to the poorest of the poor -- without putting your health care under the control of the same people who brought you the House Bank and the House Post Office. Here's some other things I'm fighting for. Welfare reform that encourages families to stick together, and fathers to stick around. Job training to lend a helping hand to workers caught in the transition of our economy. And I want to revolutionize the way we teach our children -- giving many American parents a new freedom -- the freedom to choose where your kids should go to school. // Where does my opponent stand on the issues? Well, as this campaign gets underway, it's getting harder and harder to tell. He's beginning to turn up in more places then Elvis Presley. Take the question of whether to stand up to Saddam Hussein - - the most important foreign policy decision of the past four years. Two days after Congress followed my lead, my opponent said this, and I quote directly: "I guess I would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I agree with the arguments the minority made." You've seen that sign along the side of the road -- "slippery when wet. Dren't The economy? My opponent says that "government takes too reversed? these little, and gives too much in return. " But then he proposes $220 billion in new spending -- plus the largest tax increase in American history -- $150 billion dollars. When it comes to the economy, Governor Clinton offers -- "me too slogans -- and you too taxes. Two days ago, my opponent appeared before the American Legion -- to talk about why he didn't serve in Vietnam, and to do a distinct imitation of a bear -- a "pander bear. On his military service, Governor Clinton said -- and again I quote: "If my number had been called, I would have served, and gone to Vietnam if so ordered." But he didn't even deal with questions about whether he submitted himself to the draft, after 5 he knew there was no chance of him being drafted. And he said nothing about a line in a letter he wrote to his ROTC recruiter - A letter that desribed him -- and I quote -- "loathing the military." Do you see a pattern developing here? Look at the issue of a free trade treaty with Mexico and Canada. It's a great way to help American companies compete in the global economy. Companies like Star Bank, right across the street. My opponent was once strongly for the trade tready -- now, after meeting with a few union bosses, he steps forward boldly and courageously announces -- "when I have a definitive opinion, I'll say so. A few months ago, he said he wanted to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars -- throwing 30,000 Ohioans out of work. Then just last Friday, he backpedalled faster than a Bengals defensive back. On the whole issue of raising fuel standards Governor Clinton said, "I never said that I didn't think there was more than one way to do it, or that we shouldn't be flexible in the way we approach it." (You figure out what that means!) Watching my opponent on the campaign trail, I'm reminded of the story about the farmer and his pig. The pig was so slippery -- that it kept slipping out of it's pen. One day, the farmer went looking for it, and followed the pig's tracks all over creation. When the farmer returned, his wife asked if he knew where the pig was. The farmer said, "yes mam, I found him. He's on both sides of the fence. Governor Clinton is trying to play hokey-pokey with the American people. He puts his left foot in, he puts his left foot out but don't kid yourself, it's you -- the American taxpayer -- who are going to be shaken all about! Now I know the polls say that I'm behind in this race, but I don't listen to the polls, because I'm going to talk about what's right for America. The special interests may not like it, but I'm going to fight for free trade -- because it means American jobs. The trial lawyers may make a bundle off our legal system -- but I'm going to make them quake in their tasselled loafers. The bureaucrats and "government-firsters" may cry out for more spending, and higher taxes -- I'm going to go the other way -- because I'm going to do what is right to get this economy moving again. In past four years, we have seen changes around the world we never would have imagined. Now lets roll up our sleeves and get to work -- and realize the opportunities in those changes. Let's send Governor Clinton waffling back to Arkansas -- and Clean House in Congress -- so that we can build a stronger and more secure America -- both abroad and at home. Thank you very much for listening. God Bless Cincinnati, and God Bless the United States of America. # # # SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-26-92 ; 5:18PM ; OPD- 2024566218:# 1 SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-26-92 : 13:57 : The white House- UPD:# 1 34701888 Document No. 92 AUWHITECHOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 8/26/92 DATE: 5:00PM, TODAY, AUG. 27 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CAMPAIGN RALLY SUBJECT: CINCINNATI, OHIO AUGUST 27, 1992 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MOORE BAKER MULLINS SCOWCROFT PETERSMEYER DARMAN PORTER BRADY PROVOST BROMLEY ROSS CALIO SMITH DEMAREST TUTWILER FITZWATER ZOELLICK GRAY KAUFMAN HOLIDAY BOSKIN HORNER MCGROARTY MCBRIDE REMARKS: Please provide comments on the attached directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, TODAY, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27. Thank you. RESPONSE: see comments. TO Paul Korfonta PHILLIP D. BRADY * 7 pages Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-26-92 5:19PM OPD-> 2024566218;# 2 SENI BY:Xerox lelecopier 7020 i 8-25-92 13:57 ; ine white House- OPD:# 2 (Provost/Walters) August 26, 1992 1:00 p.m. Presidential Remarks Campaign Rally 2AUG26 P 1 : 13 Cincinnati, Ohio August 27, 1992 Good afternoon everyone - and thanks for this warm Cincinstti welcome. I want to mention some of our special guests - the man with the 50,000 watt voice -- Mike McMurray. Olympians Joe Hudepohl (ph.) and Tim Austin. And, of course, the guy behind the plate - - Johnny Bench. Joe and Tim and Johnny know something about competition -- let me tell you -- this year's campaign is about competition -- how America can win the economic competition -- win the peace. our nation is anxious today -- we have many questions about our future. Two candidates have stepped forward with two different agendas, two different ideas -- of how to build a stronger, more secure America -- abroad and at home. Here's what I believe: I believe that bureaucracy doesn't know best -- people know better.// I believe that the long arm of government is no match for the invisible hand of free enterprise.// I believe that people shouldn't keep government well fed -- government should empower people -- so that they can feed themselves.// SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-26-92 ; 5:19PM ; OPD-> 2024566218:# 3 DENI DT.ABROX lelecopier 7020 ; 8-26-92 ; 13:58 i The White House- OPD:# 3 Just as you can't build a home without a hammer, you can't build a dream without a job. You need to know, which candidate has a plan to fulfill your dreams -- H have the plan that works for America.// My plan starts with the idea that the federal government spends too much of your money -- and the deficit is a dark storm cloud, hovering over our children's future. I've asked Congress to freeze federal discretionary spending -- to get a handle on mandated spending -- and to take over 4,000 federal projects and 250 federal programs and send them the way of pet rocks and mood rings. Congress has said no to my proposals -- so last week I put forth a new new idea. I want to give you -- the taxpayer -- the power to take up to 10 percent of your tax return -- and use it for one purpose only -- to reduce the federal budget deficit. When it comes to spending your money -- Congress is like that Doritos commercial. They think they can crunch all you want you'll pay more. If they can't watch their weight and protect this your money -- I say -- lets take the bag away from them.// How do we creats jobs in America? Well, unlike my opponent, I spent half my life in the private sector -- trying to meet a payroll. I happen to believe that's a pretty good qualification to be President. I've learned from real-world experience -- that you can't have employees, without employers. SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-26-92 ; 5:19PM ; OPD-> 2024566218:# 4 SENT. BY Aerox leiecopier 7020 ; 8-26-92 ; 13:58 i The White House- OPD:# 4 3. So with a new Congress, we will out federal spending, and then we will out your taxes -- to give families more money to spend, and businesses more incentives to invest and create jobs. I also want to get rid of all those crasy lawsuits. If you fall off a step ladder today, a lawyer will be there to catch you -- before you hit the ground. We must sue each other less -- and care for each other more. My opponent proposes a backdoor government takeover of our health care system. I believe ve can control costs - and extend coverage to the poorest of the poor -- without putting your health care under the control of the same people who brought you the House Bank and the House Post office. Here's some other things I'm fighting for. Welfare reform that encourages families to stick together, and fathers to stick around. Job training to lend a helping hand to workers caught in the transition of our economy. And I want to revolutionize the way we teach our children -- giving many American parents & new freedom -- the freedom to choose where your kids should go to school. 11 Where does my opponent stand on the issues? Well, as this campaign gets underway, it's getting harder and harder to tell. He's beginning to turn up in more places then Elvis Presley. Take the question of whether to stand up to Saddam Hussein - - the mest important foreign policy decision of the past four years. Two days after Congress followed my load, my opponent said this, and I quote directly: "I guess M would have voted with the SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-26-92 ; 5:20PM ; OPD-> 2024566218:# 5 VENT DI'ABRUX Telecopier 7020 ; 8-25-92 ; 13:59 : The White House-> OPD;# 5 4. majority if it was & close vote. But I agree with the arguments the minority made." You've seen that sign along the side of the road -- "slinnery when wet.' The economy? MY opponent says that "government takes too little, and gives too much in return. M But then he proposes $220 billion in new spending -- plus the largest tax increase in American history -- $150 billion dollars. When it comes to the economy, Governor Clinton offers - "me too alegans -- and you too taxes." Two days ago, my opponent appeared before the American Legion -- to talk about why he didn't serve in Vietnam, and to do a distinct imitation of a bear -- a "pander bear." on his military service, Governor Clinton said -- and again I quote: "If my number had been called, I would have served, and gone to Vietnam if so ordered." But he didn't even deal with questions about whether he submitted himself to the draft, after he knew there was no chance of him being drafted. And he said nothing about a line in a letter he wrote to his ROTC recruiter - A letter that desribed him - and I quote -- "loathing the military." De you see a pattern developing here? Look at the issue of a free trade treaty with Mexico and Canada. It's a great way to help American companies compete in the global economy. Companies like Star Bank, right across the street. SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 8-26-92 5:20PM OPD-> 2024566218:# 6 SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 8-26-92 i 13:59 The White House+ OPD:# 6 5. My opponent was once strongly for the trade tready -- now, after meeting with a few union bosses, he steps forward boldly and courageously announces -- "when I have a definitive opinion, I'll say so." A few months ago, he said he wanted to raise fuel efficiency standards for cars -- throwing 30.000 Chicans out of work. Then just last Friday, he backpedalled faster than a Bengals defensive back. on the whole issue of raising fuel standards Governor Clinton said, "I never said that I didn't think there was more than one way to do it, or that we shouldn't be flexible in the way we approach it." (You figure out what that means!) Discomented catcef the we Watching my opponent on the campaign trail, I'm reminded of the story about the farmer and his pig. The pig was so slippery -- that it kept slipping out of it's pen. One day, the farmer Mespiech. spech. went looking for it, and followed the pig's tracks all over creation. When the farmer returned, his wife asked if he knew where the pig was. The farmer said, "yes man, I found him. He's on both sides of the fence." Governor Clinton is trying to play hokey-pokey with the American people. He DUTA his left foot in. he outs his left foot out ---but don't kid vourself, it's you -- the American taxpayer -- who are going to be shaken all about!" New I know the polls say that I'm behind in this race, but I don't listen to the polls, because I'm going to talk about what's right for America. The special interests may not like it, but I'm going to fight for free trade - because it means American jobs. SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-26-92 ; 5:21PM ; OPD-> 2024566218:# 7 SENT-BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 8-28-92 : 14:00 The White House-> OPD:# 7 The trial lawyers may make a bundle off our legal system -- but I'm going to make them quake in their tasselled loafers. The bureaucrate and "government-firsters" may cry out for more spending, and higher taxes -- I'm going to go the other way -- because I'm going to do what is right to get this economy moving again. In past four years, we have seen changes around the world we never would have imagined. Now lets roll up our sleeves and get to work -- and realize the opportunities in those changes. Let's send Governor Clinton waffling back to Arkansas -- and Clean House in Congress -- so that we can build & stronger and more secure America -- both abroad and at home. Thank you very much for listening. God Bless Cincinnati, and God Bless the United States of America. #