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Sept. 1 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
young lives, have been tragically lost. But al-
at one time by satellite. I really just want
ready in Florida and Louisiana, we're talking
to say that I hope you will all stick with it
not just of relief but of recovery. This is a
join the town meeting every month, and be
tribute to what is inside us. And yes, Andrew
come an America 2000 community, if you're
blew a whirlwind of devastation. But he could
not in there already.
never extinguish the American spirit, a spirit
There are no quick fixes. The change we're
of compassion and sacrifice and endurance.
talking about is really fundamental. It is really
We have seen that spirit in action the past
enormous, literally reinventing education.
8 days. And with this spirit and your enduring
And that'll require what we call the break-
commitment, our neighbors in south Florida
the-mold schools: higher standards and cer-
and Louisiana will recover.
tainly better tests, getting government off the
Thank you for your generosity. And our
teachers' backs, and then giving families
prayers are with all who stood in Andrew's
more choice in schools and academic pro-
path. Good night.
grams. There's nothing more important than
creating the best schools in the world for our
Note: The President spoke at 9 p.m. from
children, and this is the way to do it.
the Oval Office at the White House. The ad-
So my compliments to all assembled for
dress was broadcast live on nationwide tele-
what you're doing. My compliments also to
vision.
the U.S. Chamber and all the local chambers
of commerce out there who are involved in
these community efforts, and then, of course,
to the wonderful Wal-Mart associates who
Teleconference With the America
are participating. I do know firsthand how
2000 Satellite Town Meeting
important education was to Sam Walton. And
September 1, 1992
he would be glad. He would be thrilled that
you were participating tonight. So, congratu
The President. Lamar, I'm here.
lations.
Secretary Alexander. Well, terrific.
Now for my question, and I want to place
The President. Delighted to be here. And
it to Len Sirotzki of Bensenville, Illinois. And
I'm delighted you're willing to take this
I suspect that almost all of the participating
phone call from this very interested partici-
communities have this question in mind be-
pant from the White House.
cause I've challenged each one of them to
Secretary Alexander. We're honored
create a break-the-mold school. And now
that you'd take the time to call. We know
Len, if you're there, you've turned your en-
you've had a very busy day.
tire community into a break-the-mold site.
The President. Well, let me just make a
And my question is, how did you get started
couple of comments butting into this won-
and how is it working out?
derful program. But first a compliment, and
Mr. Sirotzki. Mr. President, thank you for
then I do want to ask one question. But my
asking that question. It certainly is wonderful
compliments to the more than 2,500 commu-
of you to join us this evening. The way we
nities out there who are working together on
started, very simply put, was that we started.
these national education goals.
I think that the number one message to com-
When the Governors and I established the
munities everywhere is to start, and don't
goals at Charlottesville at that education
wait for some perfect time that may never
summit, we hoped to set a new direction for
come. But we looked for individual persons
education in our country. But we also knew
who were willing to go beyond personal
that the goals would not make much dif-
agenda for the benefit of the community, all
ference unless they were adopted community
of the families in the community, and I mean
by community. And so I guess the way to
all of them, not only school-aged children,
say it is we had high hopes at Charlottesville.
And I think all of us want better commu-
But I don't think any one of us envisioned
nities, but they will not come about magi-
anything quite like this, over 2,500 different
cally. It's going to take a very, very.long-term
communities working together on the goals
commitment, and there will be a great deal
of George Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / Sept. 2
1547
e. I really just want
of pain, bringing about the kinds of changes
The President. Well, keep up the great
will all stick with it
that are needed.
work, to you and all involved. Goodbye.
every month, and be
But we have five different taxing bodies
community, if you're
representing all the wonderful people of
Note: The President spoke at 9:25 p.m. via
Bensenville who are working together. And
satellite from the Oval Office at the White
es. The change we're
I know that I can speak for all of the people
House. In his remarks, he referred to Len
adamental. It is really
in Bensenville in saying that whatever it is
Sirotzki, project director, Bensenville Com-
nventing education.
that we do that is of interest to others, we
munity Design Project, who was with Sec-
t we call the break-
would be more than happy to share, because
retary of Education Lamar Alexander in the
r standards and cer-
that's the kind of place Bensenville is.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce television studio
g government off the
The President. Well, thank you, Len, very
in Washington, DC.
then giving families
much. And I know everybody's experience
and academic pro-
can be helpful to the other fellow. And this
more important than
experience in Bensenville, I appreciate your
in the world for our
sharing it with us. And let me just say here
Proclamation 6467-National
/ay to do it.
in conclusion, it's been a long day. In fact,
Rehabilitation Week, 1992
to all assembled for
it's been a very emotional day for me. I've
compliments also to
September 1, 1992
been out surveying the aftermath of Hurri-
'l the local chambers
cane Andrew in Florida and over in Louisi-
By the President of the United States
who are involved in
ana. And let me just say that one of our par-
and then, of course,
of America
ticipants tonight, I believe, is Connie Jones.
Mart associates who
She's the principal of Three Oaks Elemen-
A Proclamation
know firsthand how
tary School at Fort Myers. And she got her
With the adoption of the Americans with
to Sam Walton. And
school turned into a shelter, taking in those
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the United
ould be thrilled that
who were stricken by the hurricane. May I
States emphatically reaffirmed its commit-
night. So, congratul
just say at the end of this emotional day that
ment to equal opportunity for every citizen.
I salute Connie and all the others across this
By eliminating barriers to employment, pub-
and I want to place
great country of ours who reach out to help
lic accommodations, and government serv-
enville, Illinois. And
their neighbors. It's a marvelous thing when
ices, this historic legislation will enable mil-
of the participating
you see the spirit of the people in the areas
lions of persons with disabilities to participate
uestion in mind be-
that have been hit by this storm. But we see
more fully in our Nation's social and eco-
ch one of them to
it every day in communities across the coun-
nomic mainstream. The ADA not only pro-
1 school. And now
try as they face adversity.
vides a model for the world but also portends
i've turned your en-
So, congratulations to all, and I am proud,
a bright future for the United States as we
break-the-mold site.
Lamar, that this America 2000 effort contin-
look forward to the increasing contributions
did you get started
ues to be bipartisan. And look, we all know
of talented, hardworking men and women
that we're in an unusual political season. But
who happen to have a disability.
sident, thank you for
let me just say I am determined to do my
Today millions of Americans with disabil-
ertainly is wonderful
part, as I know Lamar is and as I know every-
ities are already making outstanding con-
rening. The way we
one out there is, to keep this effort out of
tributions to our communities and country.
was that we started.
partisan politics and just in the arena of help-
For some, these achievements would not
ne message to com-
ing people. All the Governors, Democrats as
have been possible without rehabilitation.
to start, and don't
well as Republicans, are a part of all of this,
The field of rehabilitation includes a wide
me that may never
and it's been that way from the very begin-
range of professionals and volunteers-from
individual persons
ning. And I just wanted to assure every par-
researchers and health care providers to
) beyond personal
ticipant that I'm determined to keep it that
teachers, therapists, and engineers. Utilizing
the community, all
way.
state-of-the-art technologies and techniques,
munity, and I mean
So, thanks for what you're doing. God
these professionals and volunteers are help-
hool-aged children
bless you all, and good night. And thanks,
ing determined individuals to achieve their
ant better commu-
Lamar.
dreams of greater freedom and independ-
come about magi-
Secretary Alexander. Thank you for tak-
ence-including productive, satisfying jobs
very, very long-term
ing time to call. I know that was exciting for
and careers. Thus, while the ADA opens
will be a great deal
everybody that participated.
doors of opportunity for persons with disabil-
Document No. 317787
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
-
DATE:
08/31/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. 09/01
SUBJECT: TALKING POINTS: TELEPHONE CALL TO AMERICA 2000 TOWN MEETING on
9/1
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
X MOORE
BAKER
MULLINS N/C
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
BRADY
x
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS FROM CARPENDALE
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
X ZOELLICK To SP
GRAY
KAUFMAN
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
HORNER
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
X 2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/01, with a copy
to this office
RESPONSE:
called loo 945
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
10
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Grossman)
August 31, 1992
CURRIC
AUG 31
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
AMERICA 2000 SATELLITE TOWN MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1992
Thanks Secretary Alexandar, thanks everyone for inviting me
to talk. I like this format, maybe I should use it with
Congress. I can talk all I want
and no one can talk back.
Sitting here in the White House, looking around at so
much history
you get to thinking how much the world has
changed. I remember a time when President Roosevelt would
gather the nation round the fireplace for a little chat.
Nowadays, a President has his firesides through fiber
optics.
The world is changing -- changing faster than ever before.
My grandkids would put it this way: we can't afford to have
Fred Flintstone schools in a George Jetson economy. My
grandkids are always right. In a world where standing still
means falling behind -- it's no wonder we're all a little
anxious over how we prepare our kids for the challenges
ahead.
From what I've watched and heard here tonight, it looks like
you folks are turning worries into wonders. 2,500
communities well on their way to achieving the goals of
America 2000. The good people from Wal-Mart's, Sam's, and
JCPenny's opening their stores to their communities. I'm
2
proud of the business leaders -- raising millions of dollars
for break the mold schools. Proud of the eleven national
design teams who went back to the drawing board to create
new dreams. And I'm especially proud of the parents, the
teachers and community leaders who've taken the time to turn
out for this conference.
Whether you're a single mom who checks out of the office to
check the homework at home, or the grandfather that drives
the carpools all over creation -- you're here to find out
how we can make our schools stronger and teach our kids
better. Now in some cases we've got to break the mold --
build new schools -- try new technologies -- and give
parents choice. When it comes to choosing kids' schools:
parents really do know best.
But there are other areas -- and I'm talking about the core
curriculum, where the things that must guide change, are the
things that must never change. It's September 1st -- our
kids are going back to school
it's time our schools go
back to basics: math, science, English, geography, history.
These are the tools our kids need to compete. Think about
it: our students need to be able to add two plus two before
they can add up time zones. They need to be able to find
Europe on a map before they can find new European markets.
And when it comes to history, I refer to one little girl, a
3
nine-year-old named Jan who wrote me some advice. She said:
"We need more classes about history, 'cause a lot is
changing right in front of our eyes
even if your eyes
aren't so old, like mine aren't. "
Now maybe I'm preaching to the choir
so let me ask you to
go out and find some new converts. Tell your cousin on the
coast about America 2000. Give your congressman a pop quiz
on the Education Goals. Teach your governor about the
tracks. Do what so many of you are already doing: get your
community to adopt the four goals. Get a plan to implement
them. Draw up a report card and keep track of progress.
And create one new American school in your community. You
can't have a mission without missionaries
it's up to you,
and you're doing a great job.
SEP-01-1992 13:56 FROM
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THE SECRETARY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Suite 4181
UNITED STATES SAMERKA
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Washington. P2:13 D.C. 20202
Telephone: (202) 401-3000
Fax Number: (202) 401-05
FAX COVER SHEET
MESSAGE
TO: Steven Provest
FAX NUMBER:
FROM: Steve Den20msky
Sheet #1 of
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TO
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DEPARTMENT OF
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
September 1, 1992
MEMORANDUM TO STEVEN PROVOST
FROM:
STEPHEN I. DANZANSKY
SUBJECT:
President to 9:00 p.m. Telephone Call to the
AMERICA 2000 Satellite Town Meeting
The Secretary dictated the attached while on a Back-to-School
visit in Charlotte-Mecklenberg, North Carolina today. It is
somewhat at variance with the second draft which was telecopied
to me this morning (Grossman), and which I read to the Secretary
on the telephone.
The Secretary would like the President to stay close to the
talking points suggested in his memorandum. A copy has gone to
Rose Zamaria for the President's use this evening.
Thank you for your help.
4(W) MARYLAND AVE., S.W. WASHINGTON D.C. 20202
SEP-01-1992 13:57 FROM
TO
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P.03
DEPARTMENT
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
UNITED STATES OF THE
THE SECRETARY
September 1, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
LAMAR ALEXANDER Lawas
SUBJECT:
For Your 9:00 p.m. Telephone Call to the America 2000 Satellite
Town Meeting
You will be telephoning me. I will be at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in
Washington, D.C. moderating the monthly America 2000 TV Town Meeting.
More than 2500 communities will be participating through satellite TV.
I will be talking with Assistant Education Secretary Diane Ravitch, Charlotte North Carolina
School Superintendent John Murphy, and Fort Myers Florida Principal Connie Jones.
The program consists of our comments and phone calls from those communities. We will be
about 30 minutes into our 1 1/2 hour program when you call.
We will be talking about "World Class Standards" in Math, Science, English, History and
Geography. Then we will be talking with three of the 11 winners of the New American
Schools Design Team Competition for "Break the Mold" New American Schools.
NOTE:
The best politics here is no politics, no speeches. David Broder of the Post
and Joe Klein of Newsweek will actually be at the Chamber headquarters
watching.
I would suggest you say the following:
"Hello Lamar. I wonder if you would be willing to take a telephone call from a very
interested participant from The White House.
I have a compliment, and then one question.
1
My compliments to the more than 2500 communities out there who are working
together on the National Education Goals. You know, when the governors and I
established the Goals at the Charlottesville Education Summit we hoped to set a new
direction for education in our country. But we also knew the Goals would not make
much difference unless they were adopted community by community.
We had high hopes at Charlottesville, but I don't think any one of us envisioned
anything quite like this: over 2500 different communities working together on the
Goals at one time by satellite.
400 MARYLAND AVE. S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20202-0100
SEP-01-1992 13:58 FROM
TO
94566218
P.04
I just want to say I hope you will all stick with it, join the Town Meeting every
month, and become an America 2000 community if you are not already. There are
no quick fixes, and the change we are talking about is really enormous THE literally
reinventing education. There is nothing more important than creating the best schools
in the world for our children, and this is the way to do it.
My compliments also to the U.S. Chamber and all the local chambers of commerce
out there who are involved in these community efforts -- and to all those Wal-Mart
associates. I know how important education was to Sam Walton. He would be glad
you are participating tonight.
Now for my question and let me put it to Superintendent John Murphy ---- John, I
suspect that almost all of the participating communities have this same question in
mind because I have challenged each one of them to create a "Break the Mold
ar
School" and I have said that the New American Schools Development Corporation
design teams will be available to help them create those schools. Now, you have
such a design team at work in your school district in Charlotte, creating "Break the
Mold Schools". My question is: "Just how is that working out, the design team and
your school district?"
(John Murphy answers question)
(You respond)
"Thank you John and Lamar and all of you and let me say that despite this unusual
political season we are in, I am proud that the America 2000 efforts continue to be
bipartisan. All the governors are part of this partnership -- Democrats as well as
Republicans. It has been that way from the beginning and I am determined to keep it
that way. Goodnight."
SEP-01-1992 19:02 FROM SECRETARY of EDUCATION
TO
94566218
P.02
Now for my question and let me put it to Len Sirotzki of
Bensenville (IL) * I suspect that almost all of the participating
communities have this question in mind because I have challenged
each one of them to create a "Break the Mold" school. Now Len,
you've turned your entire community into a break-the-mold site.
My questions is: how did you get started and how is it working
out?
(Len Sirotzki answers question)
(You respond)
Thank you Len and Lamar and all of you
SEP-01-1992
13:57
FRUIT
IDENTIFICATION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
UNITED STATES of THE
THE SECRETARY
September 1, 1992
8.30
9.30
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
LAMAR ALEXANDER Lawas
SUBJECT:
For Your 9:00 p.m. Telephone Call to the America 2000 Satellite
Town Meeting
You will be telephoning me. I will be at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in
Washington, D.C. moderating the monthly America 2000 TV Town Meeting.
More than 2500 communities will be participating through satellite TV.
I will be talking with Assistant Education Secretary Diane Ravitch, Charlotte North Carolina
School Superintendent John Murphy, and Fort Myers Florida Principal Connie Jones.
The program consists of our comments and phone calls from those communities. We will be
about 30 minutes into our 1 1/2 hour program when you call.
We will be talking about "World Class Standards" in Math, Science, English, History and
Geography. Then we will be talking with three of the 11 winners of the New American
Schools Design Team Competition for "Break the Mold" New American Schools.
NOTE:
The best politics here is no politics, no speeches. David Broder of the Post
and Joe Klein of Newsweek will actually be at the Chamber headquarters
watching.
I would suggest you say the following:
"Hello Lamar. I wonder if you would be willing to take a telephone call from a very
interested participant from The White House.
STEP
I have a compliment and then one question.
I
My compliments to the more than 2500 communities out there who are working
together on the National Education Goals. You know, when the governors and I
established the Goals at the Charlottesville Education Summit we hoped to set a new
direction for education in our country. But we also knew the Goals would not make
much difference unless they were adopted community by community.
We had high hopes at Charlottesville, but I don't think any one of us envisioned
anything quite like this: over 2500 different communities working together on the
Goals at one time by satellite.
400 MARYLAND AVI.. S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20202-0100
SEP-01-1992 13:58 FROM
I just want to say I hope you will all stick with it, join the Town Meeting every
month, and become an America 2000 community if you are not already. There are
no quick fixes, and the change we are talking about is really enormous ww literally
reinventing education. There is nothing more important than creating the best schools
in the world for our children, and this is the way to do it.
My compliments also to the U.S. Chamber and all the local chambers of commerce
out there who are involved in these community efforts -- and to all those Wal-Mart
associates. I know how important education was to Sam Walton. He would be glad
you are participating tonight.
Now for my question and let me put it to Superintendent John Murphy -- John, I
suspect that almost all of the participating communities have this same question in
mind because I have challenged each one of them to create a "Break the Mold
School" and I have said that the New American Schools Development Corporation
e
design teams will be available to help them create those schools. Now, you have
such a design team at work in your school district in Charlotte, creating "Break the
Mold Schools". My question is: "Just how is that working out, the design team and
your school district?"
(John Murphy answers question)
(You respond)
"Thank you John and Lamar and all of you and let me say that despite this unusual
political season we are in, I am proud that the America 2000 efforts continue to be
bipartisan. All the governors are part of this partnership - Democrats as well as
Republicans. It has been that way from the beginning and I am determined to keep it
that way. Goodnight."
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
97 SEP 9-6-97
NOTICE:
Enclosed are comments from staff members of the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). Such comments do not necessarily
represent the official position of the Director of OMB or of the
Office of Management and Budget. If you wish to have the
Director's personal comments, please let me know -- and contact
me if you have any questions.
James UCM C. Murr
Associate Director for
Legislative Reference
and Administration
Document No. 347787
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
08/31/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. 09/01
SUBJECT: TALKING POINTS: TELEPHONE CALL TO AMERICA 2000 TOWN MEETING on
9/1
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
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
HORNER
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
X 2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/01, with a copy
to this office @ 11:25
911 - comment to Claire in D. Gloarty's
RESPONSE:
See comment
Ofe:-
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
(Re Grady may respond at
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
a later time)
(Grossman)
August 31, 1992
CURRIC
2 AUG31 P9:
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
AMERICA 2000 SATELLITE TOWN MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1992
Thanks Secretary Alexandar, thanks everyone for inviting me
to talk. I like this format, maybe I should use it with
Congress. I can talk all I want
and no one can talk back.
Sitting here in the White House, looking around at so
much history
you get to thinking how much the world has
changed. I remember a time when President Roosevelt would
gather the nation round the fireplace for a little chat.
Nowadays, a President has his firesides through fiber
optics.
The world is changing -- changing faster than ever before.
My grandkids would put it this way: we can't afford to have
Fred Flintstone schools in a George Jetson economy. My
grandkids are always right. In a world where standing still
means falling behind -- it's no wonder we're all a little
anxious over how we prepare our kids for the challenges
ahead.
From what I've watched and heard here tonight, it looks like
you folks are turning worries into wonders. 2,500
communities well on their way to achieving the goals of
America 2000. The good people from Wal-Mart's, Sam's, and
JCPenny's opening their stores to their communities. I'm
2
proud of the business leaders -- raising millions of dollars
for break the mold schools. Proud of the eleven national
design teams who went back to the drawing board to create
new dreams. And I'm especially proud of the parents, the
teachers and community leaders who've taken the time to turn
out for this conference.
Whether you're a single mom who checks out of the office to
check the homework at home, or the grandfather that drives
the carpools all over creation -- you're here to find out
how we can make our schools stronger and teach our kids
better. Now in some cases we've got to break the mold --
build new schools -- try new technologies -- and give
parents choice. When it comes to choosing kids' schools:
parents really do know best.
But there are other areas -- and I'm talking about the core
curriculum, where the things that must guide change, are the
things that must never change. It's September 1st -- our
kids are going back to school
it's time our schools go
back to basics: math, science, English, geography, history.
These are the tools our kids need to compete. Think about
it: our students need to be able to add two plus two before
they can add up time zones. They need to be able to find
Europe on a map before they can find new European markets.
And when it comes to history, I refer to one little girl, a
3
nine-year-old named Jan who wrote me some advice. She said:
"We need more classes about history, 'cause a lot is
changing right in front of our eyes
even if your eyes
aren't SO old, like mine aren't."
Now maybe I'm preaching to the choir
so let me ask you to
go out and find some new converts. Tell your cousin on the
coast about America 2000. Give your congressman a pop quiz
on the Education Goals. Teach your governor about the
tracks. Do what so many of you are already doing: get your
community to adopt the four goals. Get a plan to implement
them. Draw up a report card and keep track of progress.
And create one new American school in your community. You
can't have a mission without missionaries
it's up to you,
and you're doing a great job.
There are six nat'l
education goals.
Lisa Morin
X3804
DR
Document No. -17787
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
92 SEP I 4
DATE:
08/31/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. 09/01
SUBJECT: TALKING POINTS: TELEPHONE CALL TO AMERICA 2000 TOWN MEETING on
9/1
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
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
HORNER
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
X 2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/01, with a copy
to this office
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Grossman)
August 31, 1992
P9:
CURRIC
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
AMERICA 2000 SATELLITE TOWN MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1992
Thanks Secretary Alexandar, thanks everyone for inviting me
to talk. I like this format, maybe I should use it with
Congress. I can talk all I want
and no one can talk back.
Sitting here in the White House, looking around at so
much history
you get to thinking how much the world has
changed. I remember a time when President Roosevelt would
gather the nation round the fireplace for a little chat.
Nowadays, a President has his firesides through fiber
optics.
The world is changing -- changing faster than ever before.
My grandkids would put it this way: we can't afford to have
Fred Flintstone schools in a George Jetson economy. My
grandkids are always right. In a world where standing still
means falling behind -- it's no wonder we're all a little
anxious over how we prepare our kids for the challenges
ahead.
From what I've watched and heard here tonight, it looks like
you folks are turning worries into wonders. 2,500
communities well on their way to achieving the goals of
America 2000. The good people from Wal-Mart's, Sam's, and
JCPenny's opening their stores to their communities. I'm
2
proud of the business leaders -- raising millions of dollars
for break the mold schools. Proud of the eleven national
design teams who went back to the drawing board to create
new dreams. And I'm especially proud of the parents, the
teachers and community leaders who've taken the time to turn
out for this conference.
Whether you're a single mom who checks out of the office to
check the homework at home, or the grandfather that drives
the carpools all over creation -- you're here to find out
how we can make our schools stronger and teach our kids
better. Now in some cases we've got to break the mold --
build new schools -- try new technologies -- and give
parents choice. When it comes to choosing kids' schools:
parents really do know best.
you and I
both the
bottomline:
But there are other areas -- and I'm talking about the core
values
curriculum, where the things that must guide change, are the
Now,
Over
things that must never change It's September 1st -- our
kids are going back to school
it's time our schools go
back to basics: math, science, English, geography, history.
These are the tools our kids need to compete. Think about
it: our students need to be able to add two plus two before
they can add up time zones. They need to be able to find
Europe on a map before they can find new European markets.
And when it comes to history, I refer to one little girl, a
they
Values like to Levance; civility;
intellectual and personal honesty; the and
presait the integrity.
to do one's - our work and to accept
personal responsibility forove's actries.
These are some of the values around
which we'll build our Families the
the 21st Country.
3
nine-year-old named Jan who wrote me some advice. She said:
"We need more classes about history, 'cause a lot is
changing right in front of our eyes
even if your eyes
aren't so old, like mine aren't.' "
Now maybe I'm preaching to the choir
so let me ask you to
go out and find some new converts. Tell your cousin on the
coast about America 2000. Give your congressman a pop quiz
on the Education Goals. Teach your governor about the
tracks. Do what so many of you are already doing: get your
community to adopt the four six goals. Get a plan to implement
them. Draw up a report card and keep track of progress.
And create one new American school in your community. You
can't have a mission without missionaries
it's up to you,
and you're doing a great job.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 02 SEP 1, 1992
A10: 56
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER DH FOR
SUBJECT:
Talking Points: Telephone Call to AMERICA 2000
Town Meeting
We have reviewed the attached talking points and have noted
a few suggested changes on the draft. In addition, we have
attached a proposed insert to be included between the second and
third bullet points on page one of the draft.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if we may
help in any other way.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No.
17787
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
08/31/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. 09/01
SUBJECT: TALKING POINTS: TELEPHONE CALL TO AMERICA 2000 TOWN MEETING on
9/1
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
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
HORNER
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
X 2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/01, with a copy
to this office
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Grossman)
August 31, 1992
P9: 08
CURRIC
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
AMERICA 2000 SATELLITE TOWN MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1992
Thanks Secretary Alexandar, thanks everyone for inviting me
to talk
I
like this format, maybe I should use it with
Congress. I can talk all I want
and no one can talk back
Sitting here in the White House, looking around at so
much history
you get to thinking how much the world has
changed. I remember a time when President Roosevelt would
gather the nation round the fireplace for a little chat.
Nowadays, a President has his firesides through fiber
optics
The world is changing -- changing faster than ever before.
My grandkids would put it this way: we can't afford to have
Fred Flintstone schools in a George Jetson economy. My
grandkids are always right. In a world where standing still
means falling behind -- it's no wonder we're all a little
anxious over how we prepare our kids for the challenges
ahead.
INSERT t
From what I've watched and heard here tonight, it looks like
you folks are turning worries into wonders. 2,500
communities well on their way to achieving the goals of
America 2000. The good people from Wal-Mart's, Sam's, and
JCPenny's opening their stores to their communities. I'm
2
proud of the business leaders -- raising millions of dollars
for break the mold schools. Proud of the eleven national
design teams who went back to the drawing board to create
new dreams. And I'm especially proud of the parents, the
teachers. and community leaders who've taken the time to turn
out for this conference.
Whether you're a single mom who checks out of the office to
check the homework at home, or the grandfather that drives
the carpools all over creation -- you're here to find out
how we can make our schools stronger and teach our kids
WE NEED
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nine-year-old named Jan who wrote me some advice. She said:
"We need more classes about history, cause a lot is
changing right in front of our eyes
even if your eyes
aren't so old, like mine aren't. "
O
Now maybe I'm preaching to the choir
so let me ask you to
go out and find some new converts. Tell your cousin on the
coast about America 2000. Give your congressman a pop quiz
on the Education Goals. Teach your governor about the
tracks. Do what so many of you are already doing: get your
community to adopt the four SIX goals. Get a plan to implement
them. Draw up a report card and keep track of progress.
And create one new American school in your community. You
can't have a mission without missionaries
it's up to you,
and you're doing a great job.
Possible insert, page
But the truth is that although the world has changed at a
spectacular pace, our education system has not. Our
children and grandchildren and Americans of all ages
deserve a system that can help them prepare to be
responsible citizens and to compete in a global economy.
If we want to change the country, we must change the
schools.
From what I've watched
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON / A10: 19
September 1, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN MCGROARTY
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATION
FROM: misfor GREGORY ASSOCIATE S. COUNSEL WALDEN
TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Talking Points: Telephone Call to America
2000 Town Meeting on 911
At your request, the Counsel's office has reviewed the above-
referenced matter. We have no legal objection or comments.
Minor style edits are on the attached.
Attachment
CC: Phillip D. Brady
(Grossman)
August 31, 1992
110031 P9:08
CURRIC
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
AMERICA 2000 SATELLITE TOWN MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1992
Thanks Secretary Alexandar, thanks everyone for inviting me
to talk. I like this format, maybe I should use it with
Congress. I can talk all I want and no one can talk back.
Sitting here in the White House, looking around at so
much history you get to thinking how much the world has
changed. I remember a time when President Roosevelt would
gather the nation round the fireplace for a little chat.
Nowadays, a President has his firesides through fiber
optics.
The world is changing -- changing faster than ever before.
My grandkids would put it this way: we can't afford to have
Fred Flintstone schools in a George Jetson economy. My
grandkids are always right. In a world where standing still
means falling behind -- it's no wonder we're all a little
anxious over how we prepare our kids for the challenges
ahead.
O
From what I've watched and heard here tonight, it looks like
you folks are turning worries into wonders. 2,500
communities well on their way to achieving the goals of
America 2000. The good people from Wal-Mart's, Sam's, and
JCPenny's opening their stores to their communities. I'm
2
proud of the business leaders -- raising millions of dollars
for break the mold schools. Proud of the eleven national
design teams who went back to the drawing board to create
new dreams. And I'm especially proud of the parents, the
teachers and community leaders who've taken the time to turn
out for this conference.
Whether you're a single mom who checks out of the office to
berchild's
who
check the homework at home, or the grandfather that drives
the carpools all over creation -- you're here to find out
how we can make our schools stronger and teach our kids
better. Now in some cases we've got to break the mold --
build new schools -- try new technologies -- and give
parents choice. When it comes to choosing kids' schools:
parents really do know best.
But there are other areas -- and I'm talking about the core
curriculum, where the things that must guide change, are the
things that must never change. It's September 1st -- our
kids are going back to school
it's time our schools go
back to basics: math, science, English, geography, history.
These are the tools our kids need to compete. Think about
it: our students need to be able to add two plus two before
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they can add up time zones. They need to be able to find
Europe on a map before they can find new European markets.
And when it comes to history, I refer to one little girl, a
3
nine-year-old named Jan who wrote me some advice. She said:
"We need more classes about history, 'cause a lot is
changing right in front of our eyes
even if your eyes
aren't so old, like mine aren't. "
Now maybe I'm preaching to the choir
so let me ask you to
go out and find some new converts. Tell your cousin on the
coast about America 2000. Give your congressman a pop quiz
on the Education Goals. Teach your governor about the
tracks. Do what so many of you are already doing: get your
community to adopt the four goals. Get a plan to implement
them. Draw up a report card and keep track of progress.
And create one new American school in your community. You
can't have a mission without missionaries
it's up to you,
and you're doing a great job.
staffedproys
(Grossman)
for 10AM
August 31, 1992
CURRIC
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
AMERICA 2000 SATELLITE TOWN MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1992
Thanks Secretary Alexandar, thanks everyone for inviting me
to talk. I like this format, maybe I should use it with
Congress. I can talk all I want and no one can talk back.
Sitting here in the White House, looking around at so
much history
you get to thinking how much the world has
changed. I remember a time when President Roosevelt would
gather the nation round the fireplace for a little chat.
Nowadays, a President has his firesides through fiber
optics.
The world is changing -- changing faster than ever before.
My grandkids would put it this way: we can't afford to have
Fred Flintstone schools in a George Jetson economy. My
grandkids are always right. In a world where standing still
means falling behind -- it's no wonder we're all a little
anxious over how we prepare our kids for the challenges
ahead.
From what I've watched and heard here tonight, it looks like
you folks are turning worries into wonders. 2,500
communities well on their way to achieving the goals of
America 2000. The good people from Wal-Mart's, Sam's, and
JCPenny's opening their stores to their communities. I'm
2
proud of the business leaders -- raising millions of dollars
for break the mold schools. Proud of the eleven national
design teams who went back to the drawing board to create
new dreams. And I'm especially proud of the parents, the
teachers and community leaders who've taken the time to turn
out for this conference.
Whether you're a single mom who checks out of the office to
check the homework at home, or the grandfather that drives
the carpools all over creation -- you're here to find out
how we can make our schools stronger and teach our kids
better. Now in some cases we've got to break the mold --
build new schools -- try new technologies -- and give
parents choice. When it comes to choosing kids' schools:
parents really do know best.
But there are other areas -- and I'm talking about the core
curriculum, where the things that must guide change, are the
things that must never change. It's September 1st -- our
kids are going back to school
it's time our schools go
back to basics: math, science, English, geography, history.
These are the tools our kids need to compete. Think about
it: our students need to be able to add two plus two before
they can add up time zones. They need to be able to find
Europe on a map before they can find new European markets.
And when it comes to history, I refer to one little girl, a
3
nine-year-old named Jan who wrote me some advice. She said:
"We need more classes about
history, 'cause a lot is
changing right in front of our eyes
even if your eyes
aren't so old, like mine aren't."
Now maybe I'm preaching to the choir
so let me ask you to
go out and find some new converts. Tell your cousin on the
coast about America 2000. Give your congressman a pop quiz
on the Education Goals. Teach your governor about the
tracks. Do what so many of you are already doing: get your
(
community to adopt the four goals. Get a plan to implement
them. Draw up a report card and keep track of progress.
And create one new American school in your community. You
can't have a mission without missionaries it's up to you,
and you're doing a great job.
(Grossman)
August 31, 1992
CURRIC
Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
AMERICA 2000 SATELLITE TOWN MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1992
Thanks Secretary Alexandar, thanks everyone for inviting me
to talk. I like this format, maybe I should use it with
Congress. I can talk all I want
and no one can talk back.
11 Sitting here in the White House, looking around at so
much history
you get to thinking how much the world has
changed. I remember a time when President Roosevelt would
gather the nation round the fireplace for a little chat.
Nowadays, a President has his firesides through fiber
optics.
The world is changing -- changing faster than ever before.
My grandkids would put it this way: we can't afford to have
Fred Flintstone schools in a George Jetson economy. My
grandkids are always right. In a world where standing still
means falling behind -- it's no wonder we're all a little
anxious over how we prepare our kids for the challenges
ahead.
From what I've watched and heard here tonight, it looks like
you folks are turning worries into wonders. 2,500
communities well on their way to achieving the goals of
America 2000. The good people from Wal-Mart's, Sam's, and
JCPenny's opening their stores to their communities. I'm
2
proud of the business leaders -- raising millions of dollars
for break the mold schools. Proud of the eleven national
design teams who went back to the drawing board to create
new dreams. And I'm especially proud of the parents, the
teachers and community leaders who've taken the time to turn
out for this conference.
Whether you're a single mom who checks out of the office to
check the homework at home, or the grandfather that drives
the carpools all over creation -- you're here to find out
how we can make our schools stronger and teach our kids
better. Now in some cases we've got to break the mold --
build new schools -- try new technologies -- and give
parents choice. When it comes to choosing kids' schools:
parents really do know best.
But there are other areas -- and I'm talking about the core
curriculum, where the things that must guide change, are the
things that must never change. It's September 1st -- our
kids are going back to school
it's time our schools go
back to basics: math, science, English, geography, history.
These are the tools our kids need to compete. Think about
it: our students need to be able to add two plus two before
they can add up time zones. They need to be able to find
Europe on a map before they can find new European markets.
And when it comes to history, I refer to one little girl, a
3
nine-year-old named Jan who wrote me some advice. She said:
"We need more classes about
history, 'cause a lot is
changing right in front of our eyes
even if your eyes
aren't so old, like mine aren't."
Now maybe I'm preaching to the choir
so let me ask you to
go out and find some new converts. Tell your cousin on the
coast about America 2000. Give your congressman a pop quiz
on the Education Goals. Teach your governor about the
tracks. Do what so many of you are already doing: get your
community to adopt the four goals. Get a plan to implement
them. Draw up a report card and keep track of progress.
And create one new American school in your community. You
can't have a mission without missionaries
it's up to you,
and you're doing a great job.
September 1, 1992
CURRIC
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
AMERICA 2000 SATELLITE TOWN MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1992
Hello Lamar. I wonder if you would be willing to take a
telephone call from a very interested participant from the
White House.
First a compliment -- then one question.
My compliments to the more than 2500 communities out there
who are working together on the National Education Goals.
You know, when the governors and I established the Goals at
the Charlottesville Education Summit we hoped to set a new
direction for education in our country. But we also knew
the Goals would not make much difference unless they were
adopted community by community.
We had high hopes at Charlottesville, but I don't think any
one of us envisioned anything quite like this: over 2500
different communities working together on the Goals at one
time by satellite.
I just want to say I hope you will all stick with it, join
the Town Meeting every month, and become an America 2000
community if you are not already. There are no quick fixes,
and the change we are talking about is really enormous --
literally reinventing education. That will require "Break
the Mold" schools, higher standards and better tests,
getting government off teachers' backs, and giving families
more choice -- in schools and academic programs. There is
nothing more important than creating the best schools in the
world for our children, and this is the way to do it.
My compliments also to the U.S. Chamber and all the local
chambers of commerce out there who are involved in these
community efforts - and to all those Wal-Mart associates.
I know how important education was to Sam Walton. He would
be glad you are participating tonight.
Now for my question -- and let me put it to Len Sirotzki of
Bensenville (IL). I suspect that almost all of the
participating communities have this question in mind because
I have challenged each one of them to create a "Break the
Mold" school. Now Len, you've turned your entire community
into a break-the-mold site. My question is: how did you get
started and how is it working out?
Thanks once again to Lamar and to Len and to all of you --
and let me say that despite this unusual political season
we're in, I am proud that the America 2000 efforts continue
to be bipartisan. All the Governors are part of this
partnership -- Democrats as well as Republicans. It has
been that way from the beginning and I am determined to keep
it that way. Good night.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
September 1, 1992
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
IN PHONE CALL TO AMERICA 2000 SATELLITE TOWN MEETING
The Oval Office
9:25 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Lamar, I'm here.
SECRETARY ALEXANDER: Well, terrific.
THE PRESIDENT: Delighted to be here. And I'm delighted
you're willing to take this phone call from this very interested
participant from the White House.
SECRETARY ALEXANDER: We're honored that you'd take the
time to call. We know you've had a very busy day.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, let me just make a couple of
comments butting into this wonderful program. But first a
compliment, and then I do want to ask one question. But my
compliments to the more than 2, 500 communities out there who are
working together on these National Education Goals.
When the governors and I established the goals at
Charlottesville at that Education Summit, we hoped to set a new
direction for education in our country. But we also knew that the
goals would not make much difference unless they were adopted
community by community.
And so I guess the way to say it is we had high hopes at
Charlottesville. But I don't think any one of us envisioned anything
quite like this -- over 2,500 different communities working together
on the goals at one time by satellite.
And I. just -- I really just want to say that I hope you
will all stick with it, join the town meeting every month and become
an America 2000 community, if you're not in there already.
And there are no quick fixes. The change we're talking
about is really fundamental. It is really enormous -- literally
reinventing education. And that'll require what we call the break-
the-mold schools, higher standards and certainly better tests,
getting government off the teachers' backs, and then giving families
more choice in schools and academic programs. And there's nothing
more important than creating the best schools in the world for our
children. And this is the way to do it.
So my compliments for all assembled -- to all assembled
for what you're doing. My compliments also to the U.S. Chamber and
all the local chambers of commerce out there who are involved in
these community efforts. And then, of course, to the wonderful
Wal-Mart associates who are participating. I do know firsthand how
important education was to Sam Walton. And he would be glad. He
would be thrilled that you were participating tonight.
So congratulations. And now for my question. And I
want to place to Len Sirotzki of Bensenville, Illinois. And I
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suspect that almost all of the participating communities have this
question in mind because I've challenged each one of them to create a
break-the-mold school. And now, Len, if you're there, you've turned
your entire community into a break-the-mold site. And my question
is, how did you get started and how is it working out?
MR. SIROTZKI: Mr. President, thank you for asking that
question. It certainly is wonderful of you to join us this evening.
The way we started, very simply put, was that we started. And I
think that the number one message to communities everywhere is to
start, and don't wait for some perfect time that may never come. But
we looked for individual persons who were willing to go beyond
personal agenda for the benefit of the community, all of the families
in the community and I mean all of them, not only school-aged
children. And I think all of want better communities, but they will
not come about magically; it's going to take a very, very long-term
commitment, and there will be a great deal of pain, bringing about
the kinds of changes that are needed.
But we have five different taxing bodies representing
all the wonderful people of Bensenville who are working together.
And I know that I can speak for all of the people in Bensenville in
saying that whatever it is that we do that is of interest to others,
we would be more than happy to share, because that's the kind of
place Bensenville is.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Len, very much. And I
know everybody's experience can be helpful to the other fella. And
this experience in Bensenville, I appreciate your sharing it with us.
And let me just say here in conclusion, it's been a long day -- in
fact, it's been a very emotional day for me. I've been out surveying
the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in Florida and-over in Louisiana
And let me just say that one of our participants tonight, I believe,
is Connie Jones. She's the principal of Three Oaks Elementary School
at Fort Myers. And she got her school turned into a shelter, taking
in those who were stricken by the hurricane. May I just say at the
end of this emotional day that I salute Connie and all the others
across this great country of ours who reach out to help their
neighbors. It's a marvelous thing when you see the spirit of the
people in the areas that have been hit by this storm. But we see it
every day in communities across this country as they face adversity.
So, congratulations to all, and I am proud, Lamar, that
this America 2000 effort continues to be bipartisan. And, look, we
all know that we're in an unusual political season. But let me just
say I am determined to do my part, as I know Lamar is and as I know
everyone out there is to keep this effort out of partisan politics
and just in the arena of helping people.
All the governors, Democrats as well as Republicans, are
a part of all of this, and it's been that way from the very
beginning. And I just wanted to assure every participant that I'm
determined to keep it that way.
So, thanks for what you're doing, and God bless you all
and good night. And, thanks, Lamar.
SECRETARY ALEXANDER: Thank you for taking time to call.
I know it was exciting for everybody that participated.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, keep up the great work to you
and all involved. Good bye.
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