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Sept. 2 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
reach for it. Competition brings out the best
ter] But it was pilot error, I'm afraid. And
in the American people, brings it out. So if
let me also thank our two Congressmen here
we remember those home truths and re-
today, Pete Geren, Joe Barton. Mayor Grang-
member the strengths that we get from the
er is with us, the Mayor of Fort Worth. And
families that are all here today, there is no
look at this hardware. I guess they had Gen-
telling what we can accomplish. The other
eral Dynamics in mind when they said, don't
side says that we're a country in decline.
mess with Texas.
Don't you believe it for one single minute.
With all the Air Force types here, the true
We are number one, the most respected
heroes of Desert Storm, I hate to bore you
country anywhere in the world.
with war stories. But 48 years ago to this very
So coming back to west Texas is good for
day, September 2, 1944, I was shot down
the soul. Thank you for this fantastic, fantas-
while on a bombing raid flying off our carrier
tic welcome back. I ask for your support. We
over the island of Chichi Jima. I think if I'd
have changed the world. We have brought
only had F-16's, things might have been a
dramatic reduction in nuclear weapons. We
lot different, a lot different. In all serious-
won a magnificent victory with the sons and
ness, I can't blame the plane I was flying.
daughters of Lubbock County there in
It was the best torpedo bomber ever to land
Desert Storm. And now help me bring this
on a carrier. I did learn, though, from that
new prosperity to the United States of Amer-
combat experience something that I think ev-
ica. We can get the job done.
erybody here knows and has contributed to:
Thank you all very much. And may God
Give our pilots the best, and then fight to
bless our great country.
win. Don't tie their hands behind their backs.
And that's exactly what they did over there
Note: The President spoke at 1:48 p.m. at
in Desert Storm.
Shallowater Co-op Gin Co. In his remarks,
I am very pleased to be here this after-
he referred to Rick Perry, Texas commis-
noon, even for a brief visit. I wanted to come
sioner of agriculture; Sonny Lupton, presi-
to General Dynamics to personally make a
dent, Shallowater Co-op Gin Board; Randy
statement that concerns all of you, your fami-
Kennedy, manager, Shallowater Co-op Gin
lies, and this wonderful community. I'm an-
Co.; and Jane Anne Stinnett, regional chair-
nouncing this afternoon that I will authorize
man, Bush-Quayle '92.
the sale to Taiwan of 150 F-16 AB aircraft,
made right here in Fort Worth. We're proud
to do this. This F-16 is an example of what
only America and Americans can do. Only
Remarks to General Dynamics
American technology, only American skill
Employees in Fort Worth, Texas
could have produced this flawless piece of
September 2, 1992
craftsmanship which is sought all around the
world.
Thank you all very much for that welcome.
Throughout this century, the marvels of
And Bill Anders, thank you, Bill. It's a great
American defense have saved lives, kept the
pleasure to be introduced by Bill Anders, a
peace, and defended American values. The
friend of longstanding. And it's great to be
world has seen the F-16 in action. Over the
back here, back home in Texas, the home
skies of Desert Storm the F-16 continued
of Jose Canseco. [Laughter] I think we're all
America's tradition of military excellence in
in the wrong line of work, don't you? I'll tell
more than 13,000 combat sorties. At this very
you.
moment planes like these may well be flying
But let me thank Jim Mellor here. I'm glad
over Iraq to guarantee that the bully of Bagh-
to be back here with him. He reminded me
dad, Saddam Hussein, will not brutalize his
that I flew the simulator when I was here
own people by striking at them from the
last time. He was gracious enough, given the
skies.
circumstances, not to remind me that the
This sale of F-16's to Taiwan will help
simulator obviously had a failure because it
maintain peace and stability in an area of
crashed with me at the helm there. [Laugh-
great concern to us, the Asia-Pacific region,
'eorge Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / Sept. 2
1557
I'm afraid. And
in conformity with our law. In the last few
people. America's role as a military super-
ongressmen here
years, after decades of confrontation, great
power was not preordained. It took the inge-
on. Mayor Grang-
r
strides have been made in reducing tensions
nuity of our workers, the creativity of our
Fort Worth. And
between Taipei and Beijing. During this pe-
scientists, and the experience of our business
SS they had Gen-
riod, the United States has provided Taiwan
leaders.
n they said, don't
with sufficient defensive capabilities to sus-
tain the confidence it needs to reduce these
Now we must maintain our lead as the
es here, the true
tensions. That same sense of security has
world's economic superpower and export su-
hate to bore you
underpinned Taiwan's dramatic evolution to-
perpower. And it will require the same magi-
:S ago to this very
ward democracy.
cal combination of ingenuity and creativity
was shot down
and experienced leadership, the same magi-
ng off our carrier
My decision today does not change the
cal combination that you've created right
ma. I think if I'd
commitment of this administration and its
here at General Dynamics.
ght have been a
predecessors to the three communiques with
it. In all serious-
the People's Republic of China. We keep our
Let me make one final point, one final
ane I was flying.
word: our one-China policy, our recognition
point. Though the world is a much more
aber ever to land
of the P.R.C. as the sole legitimate govern-
peaceful place today, I will continue to fight
hough, from that
ment of China. I've always stressed that the
for a strong defense budget. We cannot take
ug that I think ev-
importance of the 1982 communique on
a chance. We cannot take a chance.
S contributed to:
arms sales to Taiwan lies in its promotion
of common political goals: peace and stability
Some are already proposing defense cuts
nd then fight to
in the area through mutual restraint.
far beyond the levels that our military experts
hind their backs.
feel are reasonable. I've had sound budget
y did over there
Your airplane, this great airplane, and this
levels recommended to me by Colin Powell,
here this after-
sale also sends a larger message to the Amer-
by all the Joint Chiefs of Staff, by the Sec-
wanted to come
ican people as we consider how we're going
retary of Defense. And now some in this po-
litical year want to slash defense budgets,
ersonally make a
to win the global economic competition. The
of you, your fami-
weapons of defense that the world saw per-
slash the muscle of our defense. I do not
form so brilliantly in Desert Storm were con-
want to see us go back to the days of the
nmunity. I'm an-
t I will authorize
ceived by American research scientists, de-
hollow Army or the return of an Air Force
signed by American engineers, crafted by the
less strong than our needs require. And not
'-16 AB aircraft,
best workers in the world, the American
only would some of the cuts proposed in this
rth. We're proud
example of what
working men and women. They were guided
election year cut into the real muscle of our
ns can do. Only
and operated by the young men and women
defense, they would needlessly throw de-
of our volunteer Armed Forces, the very gen-
fense workers out of work. And I will not
American skill
eration that will lead America into the next
have that.
flawless piece of
(ht all around the
century.
Thank you very, very much for this wel-
My message is simple: No nation can de-
come. And let me say it is a great pleasure
the marvels of
feat us when we set our minds to a task. Now
to be able to support this sale. It is a great
ed lives, kept the
we've got to turn those same energies and
pleasure to come here and to salute you, the
ican values. The
genius to the challenge at home, to secure
finest workers in the world.
action. Over the
our economic base, to ensure that the high-
F-16 continued
wage, high-tech jobs of the future are made
Thank you all. And may God bless our
ary excellence in
in America.
great country. Thank you very much. Thank
rties. At this very
you.
ay well be flying
The country that dropped missiles down
he bully of Bagh-
smokestacks, that created a technological
Note: The President spoke at 5:11 p.m. at
not brutalize his
miracle like the F-16 can and will create the
the General Dynamics facility at Carswell
them from the
products the world needs in the new era of
Air Force Base. In his remarks, he referred
economic competition. The country that pro-
to William A. Anders, chief executive officer,
`aiwan will help
duced the most disciplined and high-skilled
and James R. Mellor, president, General Dy-
y in an area of
fighting force in history can and will find a
namics; and Texas Rangers baseball player
a-Pacific region,
way to utilize the talents of all of our young
Jose Canseco.
GENERAL DYNAMICS \ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS \ 5:15 PM
THANK YOU AND GOOD AFTERNOON. IT'S GREAT TO BE
BACK HOME IN TEXAS! BILL (ANDERS), THANK YOU FOR THAT
KIND INTRODUCTION. LET ME ALSO THANK MY OTHER HOST
THIS AFTERNOON, JIM MELLOR. AND LET ME ALSO THROW THE
SPOTLIGHT FOR A MOMENT TOWARD SOME OF TEXAS' FINEST:
CONG. JOE BARTON; CONG. DICK ARMEY; MAYOR (OF
ARLINGTON) RICHARD GREEN AND MAYOR (OF FORT WORTH) KAY
GRANGER. LOOK AT THIS HARDWARE. ((MOTION TO F-16s
FLANKING THE PLATFORM.))
- 2 -
I GUESS THEY HAD GENERAL DYNAMICS IN MIND WHEN THEY
SAID: "DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!"
I AM PLEASED TO BE HERE THIS AFTERNOON -- EVEN FOR
A BRIEF VISIT. I WANTED TO COME TO GENERAL DYNAMICS TO
PERSONALLY MAKE A STATEMENT THAT CONCERNS ALL OF YOU,
YOUR FAMILIES AND YOUR COMMUNITIES.
I AM ANNOUNCING THIS AFTERNOON THAT I WILL
AUTHORIZE THE SALE TO TAIWAN OF 150 F-16 A/B AIRCRAFT
-- MADE RIGHT HERE IN FT. WORTH.
- 3 -
I AM PROUD TO OFFER THESE AIRCRAFT TO TAIWAN. THE
F-16 IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT ONLY AMERICA, AND AMERICANS,
CAN DO. ONLY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY -- ONLY AMERICAN
SKILL -- COULD HAVE PRODUCED THIS FLAWLESS PIECE OF
CRAFTSMANSHIP.
THROUGHOUT THIS CENTURY, THE MARVELS OF AMERICAN
DEFENSE HAVE SAVED LIVES, KEPT THE PEACE, AND DEFENDED
AMERICAN VALUES. THE WORLD HAS SEEN THE F-16 IN
ACTION.
- 4 -
OVER THE SKIES OF DESERT STORM, THE F-16 CONTINUED
AMERICA'S TRADITION OF MILITARY EXCELLENCE IN MORE THAN
13,000 COMBAT SORTIES.
AND AT THIS VERY MOMENT, PLANES LIKE THESE MAY WELL
BE FLYING OVER IRAQ TO GUARANTEE THAT THE BULLY OF
BAGHDAD, SADDAM HUSSEIN, WILL NOT BRUTALIZE HIS OWN
PEOPLE BY STRIKING AT THEM FROM THE SKIES.
- 5 -
THIS SALE OF F-16s TO TAIWAN WILL HELP US MAINTAIN
PEACE AND STABILITY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION, IN
CONFORMITY WITH OUR LAW. IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, AFTER
DECADES OF CONFRONTATION, GREAT STRIDES HAVE BEEN MADE
IN REDUCING TENSIONS BETWEEN TAIPEI AND BEIJING.
DURING THIS PERIOD, THE U.S. HAS PROVIDED TAIWAN WITH
SUFFICIENT DEFENSIVE CAPABILITIES TO SUSTAIN THE
CONFIDENCE IT NEEDS TO REDUCE THOSE TENSIONS.
- 6 -
THAT SAME SENSE OF SECURITY HAS UNDERPINNED TAIWAN'S
DRAMATIC EVOLUTION TOWARD DEMOCRACY.
MY DECISION TODAY DOES NOT CHANGE THE COMMITMENT
OF THIS ADMINISTRATION AND ITS PREDECESSORS TO THE
THREE COMMUNIQUES WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
-- OUR ONE-CHINA POLICY AND OUR RECOGNITION OF THE
P.R.C. AS THE SOLE LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA.
- 7 -
I HAVE ALWAYS STRESSED THAT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 1982
COMMUNIQUE ON ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN LIES IN ITS
PROMOTION OF A COMMON POLITICAL GOAL: PEACE AND
STABILITY IN THE AREA THROUGH MUTUAL RESTRAINT.
YOUR AIRPLANE AND THIS SALE - ALSO SENDS A
LARGER MESSAGE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AS WE CONSIDER
HOW WE'RE GOING TO WIN THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC COMPETITION.
- 8 -
THE F-16 AND THE OTHER WEAPONS OF DEFENSE THE WORLD SAW
PERFORM SO BRILLIANTLY IN DESERT STORM WERE CONCEIVED
BY AMERICAN RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, DESIGNED BY AMERICAN
ENGINEERS, AND CRAFTED BY AMERICAN WORKING MEN AND
WOMEN.
THEY WERE GUIDED AND OPERATED BY THE YOUNG MEN AND
WOMEN OF OUR VOLUNTEER ARMED FORCES -- THE VERY
GENERATION THAT WILL LEAD AMERICA INTO THE NEXT
CENTURY.
- 9 -
MY MESSAGE IS SIMPLE: No NATION CAN DEFEAT US WHEN
WE SET OUR MINDS TO A TASK. Now WE MUST TURN THE SAME
ENERGIES AND GENIUS TO THE CHALLENGE AT HOME: TO SECURE
OUR ECONOMIC BASE, TO ENSURE THAT THE HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-
TECH JOBS OF THE FUTURE ARE MADE IN AMERICA.
THE COUNTRY THAT DROPPED MISSILES DOWN
SMOKESTACKS - THAT CREATED A TECHNOLOGICAL MIRACLE
LIKE THE F-16 - CAN AND WILL CREATE THE PRODUCTS THE
WORLD NEEDS IN THE NEW ERA OF ECONOMIC COMPETITION.
- 10 -
THE COUNTRY THAT PRODUCED THE MOST DISCIPLINED AND
HIGHLY SKILLED FIGHTING FORCE IN HISTORY CAN AND WILL
FIND A WAY TO UTILIZE THE TALENTS OF ALL OUR YOUNG
PEOPLE.
AMERICA'S ROLE AS A MILITARY SUPERPOWER WAS NOT
PREORDAINED. IT TOOK THE INGENUITY OF OUR WORKERS, THE
CREATIVITY OF OUR SCIENTISTS, AND THE EXPERIENCE OF OUR
BUSINESS LEADERS.
11 I P
Now WE MUST MAINTAIN OUR LEAD AS THE WORLD'S
ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER -- AND EXPORT SUPERPOWER. IT WILL
REQUIRE THE SAME MAGICAL COMBINATION OF INGENUITY,
CREATIVITY AND EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP -- THE SAME
MAGICAL COMBINATION YOU'VE CREATED HERE AT GENERAL
DYNAMICS.
LET ME MAKE ON FINAL POINT. THOUGH THE WORLD IS A
MUCH MORE PEACEFUL PLACE TODAY, I WILL CONTINUE TO
FIGHT FOR A STRONG DEFENSE BUDGET.
- 12 -
SOME ARE ALREADY PROPOSING DEFENSE CUTS FAR BEYOND
LEVELS THAT OUR MILITARY EXPERTS FEEL ARE REASONABLE.
I DO NOT WANT TO SEE US GO BACK TO THE DAYS OF A HOLLOW
ARMY -- OR RETURN TO THE DAYS OF AN AIR FORCE LESS
STRONG THAN OUR NEEDS REQUIRE. NOT ONLY WOULD SOME OF
THE CUTS PROPOSED IN THIS ELECTION CUT INTO THE REAL
MUSCLE OF OUR DEFENSE -- THEY WOULD NEEDLESSLY THROW
DEFENSE WORKERS OUT OF WORK.
As LONG AS I AM PRESIDENT, THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE HOSPITALITY, AND GOD BLESS YOU.
# # #
GENERAL DYNAMICS \ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS \ 5:15 PM
THANK YOU AND GOOD AFTERNOON. IT'S GREAT TO BE
BACK HOME IN TEXAS! BILL (ANDERS), THANK YOU FOR THAT
KIND INTRODUCTION. LET ME ALSO THANK MY OTHER HOST
THIS AFTERNOON, JIM MELLOR. AND LET ME ALSO THROW THE
SPOTLIGHT FOR A MOMENT TOWARD SOME OF TEXAS' FINEST:
CONG. JOE BARTON; CONG. DICK ARMEY; MAYOR (OF
ARLINGTON) RICHARD GREEN AND MAYOR (OF FORT WORTH) KAY
GRANGER. LOOK AT THIS HARDWARE. ((MOTION TO F-16s
FLANKING THE PLATFORM.))
- 2 -
I GUESS THEY HAD GENERAL DYNAMICS IN MIND WHEN THEY
SAID: "DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!"
I AM PLEASED TO BE HERE THIS AFTERNOON -- EVEN FOR
A BRIEF VISIT. I WANTED TO COME TO GENERAL DYNAMICS TO
PERSONALLY MAKE A STATEMENT THAT CONCERNS ALL OF YOU,
YOUR FAMILIES AND YOUR COMMUNITIES.
I AM ANNOUNCING THIS AFTERNOON THAT I WILL
AUTHORIZE THE SALE TO TAIWAN OF 150 F-16 A/B AIRCRAFT
-- MADE RIGHT HERE IN FT. WORTH.
- 3 -
I AM PROUD TO OFFER THESE AIRCRAFT TO TAIWAN. THE
F-16 IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT ONLY AMERICA, AND AMERICANS,
CAN DO. ONLY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY -- ONLY AMERICAN
SKILL -- COULD HAVE PRODUCED THIS FLAWLESS PIECE OF
CRAFTSMANSHIP.
THROUGHOUT THIS CENTURY, THE MARVELS OF AMERICAN
DEFENSE HAVE SAVED LIVES, KEPT THE PEACE, AND DEFENDED
AMERICAN VALUES. THE WORLD HAS SEEN THE F-16 IN
ACTION.
- 4 -
OVER THE SKIES OF DESERT STORM, THE F-16 CONTINUED
AMERICA'S TRADITION OF MILITARY EXCELLENCE IN MORE THAN
13,000 COMBAT SORTIES.
AND AT THIS VERY MOMENT, PLANES LIKE THESE MAY WELL
BE FLYING OVER IRAQ TO GUARANTEE THAT THE BULLY OF
BAGHDAD, SADDAM HUSSEIN, WILL NOT BRUTALIZE HIS OWN
PEOPLE BY STRIKING AT THEM FROM THE SKIES.
- 5 -
THIS SALE OF F-16s TO TAIWAN WILL HELP US MAINTAIN
PEACE AND STABILITY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION, IN
CONFORMITY WITH OUR LAW. IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, AFTER
DECADES OF CONFRONTATION, GREAT STRIDES HAVE BEEN MADE
IN REDUCING TENSIONS BETWEEN TAIPEI AND BEIJING.
DURING THIS PERIOD, THE U.S. HAS PROVIDED TAIWAN WITH
SUFFICIENT DEFENSIVE CAPABILITIES TO SUSTAIN THE
CONFIDENCE IT NEEDS TO REDUCE THOSE TENSIONS.
- 6 -
THAT SAME SENSE OF SECURITY HAS UNDERPINNED TAIWAN'S
DRAMATIC EVOLUTION TOWARD DEMOCRACY.
MY DECISION TODAY DOES NOT CHANGE THE COMMITMENT
OF THIS ADMINISTRATION AND ITS PREDECESSORS TO THE
THREE COMMUNIQUES WITH THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
-- OUR ONE-CHINA POLICY AND OUR RECOGNITION OF THE
P.R.C. AS THE SOLE LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA.
920 7 -
I HAVE ALWAYS STRESSED THAT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 1982
COMMUNIQUE ON ARMS SALES TO TAIWAN LIES IN ITS
PROMOTION OF A COMMON POLITICAL GOAL: PEACE AND
STABILITY IN THE AREA THROUGH MUTUAL RESTRAINT.
YOUR AIRPLANE - AND THIS SALE - ALSO SENDS A
LARGER MESSAGE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AS WE CONSIDER
HOW WE'RE GOING TO WIN THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC COMPETITION.
- 8 -
THE F-16 AND THE OTHER WEAPONS OF DEFENSE THE WORLD SAW
PERFORM SO BRILLIANTLY IN DESERT STORM WERE CONCEIVED
BY AMERICAN RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, DESIGNED BY AMERICAN
ENGINEERS, AND CRAFTED BY AMERICAN WORKING MEN AND
WOMEN.
THEY WERE GUIDED AND OPERATED BY THE YOUNG MEN AND
WOMEN OF OUR VOLUNTEER ARMED FORCES -- THE VERY
GENERATION THAT WILL LEAD AMERICA INTO THE NEXT
CENTURY.
- 9 -
Mr MESSAGE IS SIMPLE: No NATION CAN DEFEAT US WHEN
WE SET OUR MINDS TO A TASK. Now WE MUST TURN THE SAME
ENERGIES AND GENIUS TO THE CHALLENGE AT HOME: TO SECURE
OUR ECONOMIC BASE, TO ENSURE THAT THE HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-
TECH JOBS OF THE FUTURE ARE MADE IN AMERICA.
THE COUNTRY THAT DROPPED MISSILES DOWN
SMOKESTACKS -- THAT CREATED A TECHNOLOGICAL MIRACLE
LIKE THE F-16 -- CAN AND WILL CREATE THE PRODUCTS THE
WORLD NEEDS IN THE NEW ERA OF ECONOMIC COMPETITION.
- 10 -
THE COUNTRY THAT PRODUCED THE MOST DISCIPLINED AND
HIGHLY SKILLED FIGHTING FORCE IN HISTORY CAN AND WILL
FIND A WAY TO UTILIZE THE TALENTS OF ALL OUR YOUNG
PEOPLE.
AMERICA'S ROLE AS A MILITARY SUPERPOWER WAS NOT
PREORDAINED. IT TOOK THE INGENUITY OF OUR WORKERS, THE
CREATIVITY OF OUR SCIENTISTS, AND THE EXPERIENCE OF OUR
BUSINESS LEADERS.
- 11 EXB
Now WE MUST MAINTAIN OUR LEAD AS THE WORLD'S
ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER - AND EXPORT SUPERPOWER. IT WILL
REQUIRE THE SAME MAGICAL COMBINATION OF INGENUITY,
CREATIVITY AND EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP -- THE SAME
MAGICAL COMBINATION YOU'VE CREATED HERE AT GENERAL
DYNAMICS.
LET ME MAKE ON FINAL POINT. THOUGH THE WORLD IS A
MUCH MORE PEACEFUL PLACE TODAY, I WILL CONTINUE TO
FIGHT FOR A STRONG DEFENSE BUDGET.
- 12 -
SOME ARE ALREADY PROPOSING DEFENSE CUTS FAR BEYOND
LEVELS THAT OUR MILITARY EXPERTS FEEL ARE REASONABLE.
I DO NOT WANT TO SEE US GO BACK TO THE DAYS OF A HOLLOW
ARMY -- - OR RETURN TO THE DAYS OF AN AIR FORCE LESS
STRONG THAN OUR NEEDS REQUIRE. NOT ONLY WOULD SOME OF
THE CUTS PROPOSED IN THIS ELECTION CUT INTO THE REAL
MUSCLE OF OUR DEFENSE - THEY WOULD NEEDLESSLY THROW
DEFENSE WORKERS OUT OF WORK.
As LONG AS I AM PRESIDENT, THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE HOSPITALITY, AND GOD BLESS YOU.
# # #
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2. AT THIS VERY MOMENT THESE VERY PLANES MAY WELL BE FLYING
OVER IRAQ TO GUARANTEE THEM THAT THE BULLY OF BAGDAD, SADDAM
HUSSEIN, WILL NOT BRUTALIZE HIS OWN PEOPLE BY STRIKING THEM FROM
THE SKIES.
3.
AND ONE OTHER THING -- THOUGH THE WORLD IS NOW A MUCH MORE
PEACEFUL PLACE. I WILL FIGHT FOR A STRONG DEFENSE BUDGET. SOME
ARE ALREADY PROPOSING DEFENSE CUTS FOR BEYOND LEVELS THAT OUR
MILITARY EXPERTS FEEL ARE RESONABLE. I DO NOT WANT TO SEE US GO
BACK TO THE DAYS OF A HOOLW ARMY OR RETURN TO THE DAYS OF AN AIR
FORCE LESS THAN THEIR NEEDS WOULD HAVE IT. NOT ONLY WOULD SOME
OF THE CUTS PROPSOED IN THIS ELECTION CUT INTO THE REAL MUSCLE OF
JOBS. OUR DEFENSE -- BUT WOULD NEEDLESSLY THROW DEFENSE WORKERS OUT OF
WHITE HOUSE CONNCIR
TUE 01 SEP 92 18:36
PG.06
for
No 1005
September 1, 1992
11:00 AM
DYNAMICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS
people
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
5:15 PM
Thank you and good afternoon. It's great to be back home in
harI
Texas! (Acknowledgments) Look at this hardware. ((motion to F-
16s flanking the platform.)) I guess they had General Dynamics
in mind when they said: "Don't Mess with Texas!"
I am pleased to be here this afternoon -- even for a brief
visit. I wanted to come to General Dynamics to personally make a
statement that concerns all of you, your families and your
communities.
I am announcing this afternoon that I will authorize the
sale to Taiwan of 150 F-16 A/B aircraft -- made right here in Ft.
Worth.
I am proud to offer these aircraft to Taiwan. The F-16 is
an example of what only America, and Americans, can do. Only
American technology -- only American skill -- could have produced
Buty
shies
this flawless piece of craftsmanship.
Throughout this century, the marvels of American defense
the
the
have saved lives, kept the peace, and defended American values.
The world has seen the F-16 in action. Over the skies of Desert
Storm, the F-16 continued America's tradition of military
jug
Capy
excellence in more than 13,000 combat sorties.
hy
This decision will help us maintain peace and stability in
the Asia-Pacific region, in conformity with our law, In the last
few years, after decades of confrontation, great strides have
WHITE HOUSE CONNCIR
IUE 01 SEP 92 18:45
PG.01
been made in reducing tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
During this period, the U.S. has provided Taiwan with sufficient
defensive capabilities to sustain the confidence it needs to
reduce those tensions. That same sense of security has
underpinned Taiwan's dramatic evolution toward democracy.
My decision today does not change the commitment of this
administration and its predecessors to the three communiques with
the People's Republic of China -- our one-China policy and our
recognition of the PRC as the sole legitimate government of
China. I have always stressed that the importance of the 1982
communique on arms sales to Taiwan lies in its promotion of a
common political goal: peace and stability in the area through
mutual restraint.
Your airplane -- and this sale -- also sends a larger
message to the American people as we consider how we're going to
win the global economic competition. The F-16 and the other
weapons of defense the world saw perform so brilliantly in Desert
Storm were conceived by American research scientists, designed by
American cngineers, and crafted by American working men and
women.
They were guided and operated by the young men and women of
our volunteer armed forces -- the very generation that will lead
America into the next century.
My message is simple: No nation can defeat us when we set
our minds to a task. NOW we must turn the same energies and
genius to the challenge at home: to secure our economic base, to
WHITE HOUSE COMMCTR
TUE 01 SEP 92 18:46
PG.02
s
ensure that the high-wage, high-tech jobs of the future are made
in America.
The country that dropped missiles down smokestacks -- that
created a technological miracle like the F-16 -- can and will
create the products the World needs in the new era of economic
competition.
The country that produced the most disciplined and highly
skilled fighting force in history can and will find a way to
utilize the talents of all our young people.
America's role as a military superpower was not preordained.
It took the ingenuity of our workers, the creativity of our
scientists, and the experience of our business leaders.
Now we must maintain our lead as the world's economic
superpower -- and export superpower. It will require the same
magic combination of ingenuity, creativity and experienced
leadership.
We know about those qualities down here Texas. After
all, we all kno the story about the Yankee businessman who moved
to Ft. Worth. After weeks of hearin about the virtues of our
state, he'd finally had nough He got up from a business
meeting and hollered: "Logh I was born a Yankee, I was raised
a Yankee, and I'm going to die a ankee."
A voice rose from
the back of the moom. "What's a matter son? Lack ambition?"
Well 11 there's one thing Americans don't lack, it's
ambition. And if there's one thing we never do, It's settle for
less than we aim for. with the brainpower and skill the men
Not
only
purposed
jite HOUSE CONNCTR
TUE 01 SEP 92 18:48
PG.03
and women who built the F-16, we will not only compete in the
global economy, we will win!
Thank you for the hospitality, and God bless you.
# # #
Document No. 347786
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
08/31/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00a.m. 09/01
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS-FT. WORTH, TEXAS, 09/02
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
X MOORE
BAKER
MULLINS N/C
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN N/C
PORTER
BRADY
x
PROVOST
BROMLEY N/C
ROSS
CALIO
N/C
SMITH
DEMAREST N/C
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
X
ZOELLICK
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY N/C
MCGROARTY
HORNER
BOSKIN
N/C
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/01, with a copy
to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
called Qua 9:15
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
10
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
August 31, 1992
7:00 PM
DYNAMICS
PRESIDENTIAL p7: REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS
48
SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
X:XX PM
Thank you and good afternoon. It's great to be back home in
Texas! (Acknowledgments)
I am pleased to be here this afternoon -- even for a brief
visit. But I wanted to come to General Dynamics to personally
make a statement that concerns all of you, your families and your
communities.
I am announcing this afternoon that I will authorize the
sale to Taiwan of 150 F-16 A/B aircraft.
I made this decision in keeping with my responsibility to
maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. By law
the President must provide defense articles and services to
Taiwan to promote peace and stability in the region.
This administration and its predecessors also have respected
the three communiques with the People's Republic of China that
commit the United States to a one-China policy and to recognition
of the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China, as well as
to limitations on arms sales to Taiwan.
My decision today does not change the character of that
commitment. I have always believed the importance of the 1982
communique on arms sales to Taiwan is that it promotes a common
political goal: peace and stability in the area through mutual
restraint.
2
In the last few years, after decades of confrontation, great
strides have been made in reducing tensions between Taipei and
Beijing. During this period, the U.S. has provided Taiwan with
sufficient defensive wherewithal to sustain the confidence it
needs to reduce those tensions. That same sense of security has
underpinned Taiwan's dramatic evolution toward democratic
political reform.
I am proud to offer these aircraft in particular to Taiwan.
The F-16 is an example of what only America, and Americans, can
do. Only American technology -- only American skill -- could
have produced this flawless piece of craftsmanship.
Throughout this century, the marvels of American defense
have saved lives, kept the peace, and defended American values.
The world has seen the F-16 in action. Over the skies of Desert
Storm, it continued America's tradition of military excellence in
more than 13,000 combat sorties.
The F-16 and the other weapons of defense the world saw
perform so brilliantly in Desert Storm were conceived by American
research scientists, designed by American engineers, and crafted
by American working men and women. They were guided and operated
by the young men and women of our volunteer armed forces -- the
very generation that will lead America into the next century.
No nation can defeat us when we set our minds to a task.
Now we must turn the same energies and genius to the challenge at
home: to rebuild our economic base, to ensure that the high-
wage, high-tech jobs of the future are made in America.
3
The country that dropped missiles down smokestacks -- that
created a technological miracle like the F-16 -- can and will
create the products the world needs in the new era of economic
competition.
The country that produced the most disciplined and highly
skilled fighting force in history can and will find a way to
utilize the talents of all our young people.
America's role as a military superpower was not preordained.
It took the ingenuity of our workers, the creativity of our
scientists, and the experience of our business leaders.
Now we must maintain our lead as the world's economic
superpower -- and export superpower. It will require the same
magic combination of ingenuity, creativity and experienced
leadership.
We know about those qualities down here in Texas. We've all
heard the story about the Yankee businessman who moved to Ft.
Worth. After weeks of hearing about the virtues of our state,
he'd finally had enough. He got up from a business meeting and
hollered: "Look: I was born a Yankee, I was raised a Yankee,
and I'm going to die a Yankee." A voice rose from the back of
the room. "What's a matter, son? Lack ambition?"
Well, if there's one thing Americans don't lack, it's
ambition. And if there's one thing we never do, it's settle for
less than we aim for.
Thank you for the hospitality, and God bless you.
# # #
Darman 92
N/C
Bob Grady may
comment later
71 : Alv ! PEP 26
Document No. 347786
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
53
DATE:
08/31/92 92 SEP ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00a.m. 09/01
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS-FT. WORTH, TEXAS, 09/02
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
MCGROARTY
HORNER
BOSKIN
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/01, with a copy
to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE: TO: DAN MCGROARTY
September 1, 1992
The NSC staff concurs in the draft of the President's
PHILLIP D. BRADY
remarks in Fort Worth for September 2, 1992. I womld Assistant to the President
add some of the language B in the
and Staff Secretary
attached statement
Ext. 2702
Brent Scowcroft
CC: Phillip Brady
Presidential Comments on Sale of F-16s to Taiwan
Several weeks ago I asked for a review of the issue of providing
F-16 aircraft to Taiwan. I have now decided that it is important
for the United States to take such a step in order to promote our
goals of continued peace and stability in East Asia and to
maintain American interests in the region. This step is in
keeping with our long-term commitment to provide selected
military items for the Island's self-defense. I want to ensure
that this is done in a manner consistent with Taiwan's defense
security needs and consistent as well with United States
international objectives. I have, therefore, instructed the State
Department to begin discussions with the Taiwan authorities and
the PRC Government on the various issues involved.
August 31, 1992
7:00 PM
DYNAMICS
48
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS
SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
X:XX PM
Thank you and good afternoon. It's great to be back home in
Texas! (Acknowledgments)
I am pleased to be here this afternoon -- even for a brief
visit. But I wanted to come to General Dynamics to personally
make a statement that concerns all of you, your families and your
communities.
I am announcing this afternoon that I will authorize the
sale to Taiwan of 150 F-16 A/B aircraft.
I made this decision in keeping with my responsibility to
adenware
maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region A..
By
law
the President must provide defense articles and services to
Taiwan to format promote purpost. peace and stability in the region.
This administration and its predecessors also have respected
the three communiques with the People's Republic of China that
commit the United States to a one-China policy and to recognition
of the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China, as well as
to limitations on arms sales to Taiwan.
,
My decision today does not change the character of that
commitment.
I have always believed the importance of the 1982
communique on arms sales to Taiwan is that it promotes a common
political goal: peace and stability in the area through mutual
restraint.
2
In the last few years, after decades of confrontation, great
strides have been made in reducing tensions between Taipei and
andeneouraging preteral restraint.
Beijing n. During this period, the U.S. has provided Taiwan with
sufficient defensive wherewithal to sustain the confidence it
needs to reduce those tensions. That same sense of security has
underpinned Taiwan's dramatic evolution toward democratic
political reform.
I am proud to offer these aircraft in particular to Taiwan.
The F-16 is an example of what only America, and Americans, can
only
do. Only American technology -- only American skill could
exceptional aircraft which is in demand around reualds
have produced this flawless piece of craftsmanship.
Throughout this century, the marvels of Re American defense endustry
have saved lives, kept the peace, and defended American values.
The world has seen the F-16 in action. Over the skies of Desert
Storm, it continued America's tradition of military excellence in
more than 13,000 combat sorties.
The F-16 and the other weapons of defense the world saw
perform so brilliantly in Desert Storm were conceived by American
research scientists, designed by American engineers, and crafted
by American working men and women. They were guided and operated
by the young men and women of our volunteer armed forces -- the
very generation that will lead America into the next century.
No nation can defeat us when we set our minds to a task.
Now we must turn the same energies and genius to the challenge at
were
home: to rebuild our economic base, to ensure that the high-
"
wage, high-tech jobs of the future are made in America.
as an export superpover
we are ready
compete for
3
The country that dropped missiles down smokestacks -- that
created a technological miracle like the F-16 -- can and will
create the products the world needs in the new era of economic
competition.
The country that produced the most disciplined and highly
skilled fighting force in history can and will find a way to
utilize the talents of all our young people.
America's role as a military superpower was not preordained.
It took the ingenuity of our workers, the creativity of our
scientists, and the experience of our business leaders.
Now we must maintain our lead as the world's economic
superpower -- and export superpower. It will require the same
magic combination of ingenuity, creativity and experienced
leadership.
We know about those qualities down here in Texas. We've all
heard the story about the Yankee businessman who moved to Ft.
Worth. After weeks of hearing about the virtues of our state,
he'd finally had enough. He got up from a business meeting and
hollered: "Look: I was born a Yankee, I was raised a Yankee,
and I'm going to die a Yankee." A voice rose from the back of
the room. "What's a matter, son? Lack ambition?"
Well, if there's one thing Americans don't lack, it's
ambition. And if there's one thing we never do, it's settle for
less than we aim for.
Thank you for the hospitality, and God bless you.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
92 SEP I P2: On
September 1, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN MCGROARTY
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: General Dynamics
Pursuant to Phillip Brady's request, Counsel's Office has
reviewed the above-referenced matter. We have no objection to
the draft presidential remarks subject to the changes indicated
on the attached text.
Attachment
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 347786
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
08/31/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00a.m. 09/01
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS-FT. WORTH, TEXAS, 09/02
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
MCGROARTY
HORNER
BOSKIN
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/01, with a copy
to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
August 31, 1992
7:00 PM
DYNAMICS
p7:
48
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS
SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
X:XX PM
Thank you and good afternoon. It's great to be back home in
Texas! (Acknowledgments)
I am pleased to be here this afternoon -- even for a brief
visit. But I wanted to come to General Dynamics to personally
make a statement that concerns all of you, your families and your
communities.
I am announcing this afternoon that I will authorize the
sale to Taiwan of 150 F-16 A/B aircraft.
I made this decision in keeping with my responsibility to
maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. By law
United States
male available to Taiwan
the President must provide/defense articles and services to.
necessary to emable Jaivan to maintain a sufficient self- defense capability.
promote peace and stability in the region.
This administration and its predecessors also have respected
the three communiques with the People's Republic of China that
commit the United States to a one-China policy and to recognition
of the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China, as well as
to limitations on arms sales to Taiwan.
My decision today does not change the character of that
commitment. I have always believed the importance of the 1982
communique on arms sales to Taiwan is that it promotes a common
political goal: peace and stability in the area through mutual
restraint.
2
In the last few years, after decades of confrontation, great
strides have been made in reducing tensions between Taipei and
Beijing. During this period, the U.S. has provided Taiwan with
sufficient defensive wherewithal to sustain the confidence it
needs to reduce those tensions. That same sense of security has
underpinned Taiwan's dramatic evolution toward democratic
political reform.
I am proud to offer these aircraft in particular to Taiwan.
The F-16 is an example of what only America, and Americans, can
do. Only American technology -- only American skill -- could
have produced this flawless piece of craftsmanship.
Throughout this century, the marvels of American defense
have saved lives, kept the peace, and defended American
The world has seen the F-16 in action. Over the skies of/Desert Operation
Irag during Imp during
Storm, it continued America's tradition of military excellence in
more than 13,000 combat sorties.
The F-16 and the other weapons of defense the world saw
perform so brilliantly in Desert Storm were conceived by American
research scientists, designed by American engineers, and crafted
by American working men and women. They were guided and operated
by the young men and women of our volunteer armed forces -- the
very generation that will lead America into the next century.
No nation can defeat us when we set our minds to a task.
Now we must turn the same energies and genius to the challenge at
home: to rebuild our economic base, to ensure that the high-
wage, high-tech jobs of the future are made in America.
3
The country that dropped missiles down smokestacks -- that
created a technological miracle like the F-16 -- can and will
create the products the world needs in the new era of economic
competition.
The country that produced the most disciplined and highly
skilled fighting force in history can and will find a way to
utilize the talents of all our young people.
America's role as a military superpower was not preordained.
It took the ingenuity of our workers, the creativity of our
scientists, and the experience of our business leaders.
Now we must maintain our lead as the world's economic
superpower -- and export superpower. It will require the same
magic combination of ingenuity, creativity and experienced
leadership.
We know about those qualities down here in Texas. We've all
heard the story about the Yankee businessman who moved to Ft.
Worth. After weeks of hearing about the virtues of our state,
he'd finally had enough. He got up from a business meeting and
hollered: "Look: I was born a Yankee, I was raised a Yankee,
and I'm going to die a Yankee." A voice rose from the back of
the room. "What's a matter, son? Lack ambition?"
Well, if there's one thing Americans don't lack, it's
ambition. And if there's one thing we never do, it's settle for
less than we aim for.
Thank you for the hospitality, and God bless you.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 1, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST sp
FROM:
ANDREW FERGUSON 07
SUBJECT:
GENERAL DYNAMICS EVENT
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, September 2, at 5:15 p.m., you will address
approximately 7,000 General Dynamics employees at Hangar 8 near
the General Dynamics ramp at Carswell AFB in Fort Worth, Texas.
II. DISCUSSION
In your remarks (6 minutes, on cards), you announce your
decision to sell 150 F-16 A/B aircraft to Taiwan. Additionally,
you assert confidence that America will continue in its role as
both a military and an economic superpower.
September 1, 1992
11:00 AM
DYNAMICS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
5:15 PM
Thank you and good afternoon. It's great to be back home in
Texas! (Acknowledgments) Look at this hardware. ((motion to F-
16s flanking the platform.)) I guess they had General Dynamics
in mind when they said: "Don't Mess With Texas!"
I am pleased to be here this afternoon -- even for a brief
visit. I wanted to come to General Dynamics to personally make a
statement that concerns all of you, your families and your
communities.
I am announcing this afternoon that I will authorize the
sale to Taiwan of 150 F-16 A/B aircraft -- made right here in Ft.
Worth.
I am proud to offer these aircraft to Taiwan. The F-16 is
an example of what only America, and Americans, can do. Only
American technology -- only American skill -- could have produced
this flawless piece of craftsmanship.
Throughout this century, the marvels of American defense
have saved lives, kept the peace, and defended American values.
The world has seen the F-16 in action. Over the skies of Desert
Storm, the F-16 continued America's tradition of military
excellence in more than 13,000 combat sorties.
This decision will help us maintain peace and stability in
the Asia-Pacific region, in conformity with our law. In
the
last
few years, after decades of confrontation, great strides have
been made in reducing tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
During this period, the U.S. has provided Taiwan with sufficient
defensive capabilities to sustain the confidence it needs to
reduce those tensions. That same sense of security has
underpinned Taiwan's dramatic evolution toward democracy.
My decision today does not change the commitment of this
administration and its predecessors to the three communiques with
the People's Republic of China -- our one-China policy and our
recognition of the PRC as the sole legitimate government of
China. I have always stressed that the importance of the 1982
communique on arms sales to Taiwan lies in its promotion of a
common political goal: peace and stability in the area through
mutual restraint.
Your airplane -- and this sale -- also sends a larger
message to the American people as we consider how we're going to
win the global economic competition. The F-16 and the other
weapons of defense the world saw perform so brilliantly in Desert
Storm were conceived by American research scientists, designed by
American engineers, and crafted by American working men and
women.
They were guided and operated by the young men and women of
our volunteer armed forces -- the very generation that will lead
America into the next century.
My message is simple: No nation can defeat us when we set
our minds to a task. Now we must turn the same energies and
genius to the challenge at home: to secure our economic base, to
ensure that the high-wage, high-tech jobs of the future are made
in America.
The country that dropped missiles down smokestacks -- that
created a technological miracle like the F-16 -- can and will
create the products the world needs in the new era of economic
competition.
The country that produced the most disciplined and highly
skilled fighting force in history can and will find a way to
utilize the talents of all our young people.
America's role as a military superpower was not preordained.
It took the ingenuity of our workers, the creativity of our
scientists, and the experience of our business leaders.
Now we must maintain our lead as the world's economic
superpower -- and export superpower. It will require the same
magic combination of ingenuity, creativity and experienced
leadership.
We know about those qualities down here in Texas. After
all, we all know the story about the Yankee businessman who moved
to Ft. Worth. After weeks of hearing about the virtues of our
state, he'd finally had enough. He got up from a business
meeting and hollered: "Look: I was born a Yankee, I was raised
a Yankee, and I'm going to die a Yankee." A voice rose from
the back of the room. "What's a matter, son? Lack ambition?"
Well, if there's one thing Americans don't lack, it's
ambition. And if there's one thing we never do, it's settle for
less than we aim for. With the brainpower and skill of the men
and women who built the F-16, we will not only compete in the
global economy, we will win!
Thank you for the hospitality, and God bless you.
# # #
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DYNAMICS
48
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS
SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
X:XX PM
Thank you and good afternoon. It's great to be back home in
Texas! (Acknowledgments)
I am pleased to be here this afternoon - even for a brief
visit. But I wanted to come to General Dynamics to personally
make a statement that concerns all of you, your families and your
communities.
I am announcing this afternoon that I will authorize the
sale to Taiwan of 150 F-16 A/B aircraft.
I made this decision in keeping with my responsibility to
maintain United State peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. By law
malo available to Trinson
the President must provideAdefense articles and services to.
necessary to promote emable peace Jarian and to mainting stability a sufficient in the region. self- defense capability.
This administration and its predecessors also have respected
the three communiques with the People's Republic of China that
commit the United States to a one-China policy and to recognition
of the PRC as the sole legitimate government or China, as well as
to limitations on arms sales to Taiwan.
My decision today does not change the character of that
commitment. I have always believed the importance of the 1982
communique on arms sales to Taiwan is that it promotes a common
political goal: peace and stability in the area through mutual
restraint.
Document No. 347786
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
92 SEP i A11 : 51 -
DATE:
08/31/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00a.m. 09/01
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS-FT. WORTH, TEXAS, 09/02
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
MCGROARTY
HORNER
BOSKIN
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/01, with a copy
to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
86 comments
PHILLIP D. BRADY
(R.Brady may respond at
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
a later Tence)
Ext. 2702
August 31, 1992
7:00 PM
DYNAMICS
PRESIDENTIAL P7: REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS
48
SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
X:XX PM
Thank you and good afternoon. It's great to be back home in
Texas! (Acknowledgments)
I am pleased to be here this afternoon -- even for a brief
visit. But I wanted to come to General Dynamics to personally
make a statement that concerns all of you, your families and your
communities.
I am announcing this afternoon that I will authorize the
sale to Taiwan of 150 F-16 A/B aircraft.
I made this decision in keeping with my responsibility to
maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. By law
the President must provide defense articles and services to
Taiwan to promote peace and stability in the region.
This administration and its predecessors also have respected
the three communiques with the People's Republic of China that
commit the United States to a one-China policy and to recognition
of the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China, as well as
to limitations on arms sales to Taiwan.
My decision today does not change the character of that
commitment. I have always believed the importance of the 1982
communique on arms sales to Taiwan is that it promotes a common
political goal: peace and stability in the area through mutual
restraint.
2
In the last few years, after decades of confrontation, great
strides have been made in reducing tensions between Taipei and
Beijing. During this period, the U.S. has provided Taiwan with
sufficient defensive wherewithal to sustain the confidence it
needs to reduce those tensions. That same sense of security has
underpinned Taiwan's dramatic evolution toward democratic
political reform.
I am proud to offer these aircraft in particular to Taiwan.
The F-16 is an example of what only America, and Americans, can
do. Only American technology -- only American skill -- could
have produced this flawless piece of craftsmanship.
Throughout this century, the marvels of American defense
have saved lives, kept the peace, and defended American values.
The world has seen the F-16 in action. Over the skies of Desert
Storm, it continued America's tradition of military excellence in
more than 13,000 combat sorties.
The F-16 and the other weapons of defense the world saw
perform so brilliantly in Desert Storm were conceived by American
research scientists, designed by American engineers, and crafted
by American working men and women. They were guided and operated
by the young men and women of our volunteer armed forces -- the
very generation that will lead America into the next century.
No nation can defeat us when we set our minds to a task.
Now we must turn the same energies and genius to the challenge at
home: to rebuild our economic base, to ensure that the high-
wage, high-tech jobs of the future are made in America.
3
The country that dropped missiles down smokestacks -- that
created a technological miracle like the F-16 -- can and will
create the products the world needs in the new era of economic
competition.
The country that produced the most disciplined and highly
skilled fighting force in history can and will find a way to
utilize the talents of all our young people.
America's role as a military superpower was not preordained.
It took the ingenuity of our workers, the creativity of our
scientists, and the experience of our business leaders.
Now we must maintain our lead as the world's economic
superpower -- and export superpower. It will require the same
magic combination of ingenuity, creativity and experienced
leadership.
We know about those qualities down here in Texas. We've all
heard the story about the Yankee businessman who moved to Ft.
Worth. After weeks of hearing about the virtues of our state,
he'd finally had enough. He got up from a business meeting and
hollered: "Look: I was born a Yankee, I was raised a Yankee,
and I'm going to die a Yankee." A voice rose from the back of
the room. "What's a matter, son? Lack ambition?"
Well, if there's one thing Americans don't lack, it's
ambition. And if there's one thing we never do, it's settle for
less than we aim for.
Thank you for the hospitality, and God bless you.
# # #
THE white house
washington
September 1,A|1995
6
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER DH FOR
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: General Dynamics
We have reviewed the attached remarks and have noted a few
minor suggested changes on 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. 347786
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
08/31/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00a.m. 09/01
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS-FT. WORTH, TEXAS, 09/02
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
MCGROARTY
HORNER
BOSKIN
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/01, with a copy
to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
August 31, 1992
7:00 PM
DYNAMICS
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48
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS
SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
X:XX PM
Thank you and good afternoon. It's great to be back home in
Texas! (Acknowledgments)
I am pleased to be here this afternoon - -- even for a brief
visit. But I I wanted to come to General Dynamics to personally
make a statement that concerns all of you, your families and your
communities.
I am announcing this afternoon that I will authorize the
sale to Taiwan of 150 F-16 A/B aircraft.
I made this decision in keeping with my responsibility to
maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. By law
the President must provide defense articles and services to
Taiwan to promote peace and stability in the region.
This administration and its predecessors also 7 have respected
the three communiques with the People's Republic of China that
commit the United States to a one-China policy and to recognition
of the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China, as well as
to limitations on arms sales to Taiwan.
My decision today does not change the character of that
commitment. I have always believed the importance of the 1982
communique on arms sales to Taiwan is that it promotes a common
political goal: peace and stability in the area through mutual
restraint.
2
In the last few years, after decades of confrontation, great
strides have been made in reducing tensions between Taipei and
Beijing. During this period, the U.S. has provided Taiwan with
CAPABILITIES
sufficient defensive wherewithal to sustain the confidence it
needs to reduce those tensions. That same sense of security has
underpinned Taiwan's dramatic evolution toward democratic
political reform.
I am proud to offer these aircraft in particular to Taiwan.
The F-16 is an example of what only America, and Americans, can
do. Only American technology -- only American skill -- could
have produced this flawless piece of craftsmanship.
Throughout this century, the marvels of American defense
have saved lives, kept the peace, and defended American values.
The world has seen the F-16 in action. Over the skies of Desert
Storm, it continued America's tradition of military excellence in
more than 13,000 combat sorties.
The F-16 and the other weapons of defense the world saw
perform so brilliantly in Desert Storm were conceived by American
research scientists, designed by American engineers, and crafted
by American working men and women. They were guided and operated
by the young men and women of our volunteer armed forces -- the
very generation that will lead America into the next century.
No nation can defeat us when we set our minds to a task.
Now we must turn the same energies and genius to the challenge at
home: to rebuild our economic base, to ensure that the high-
wage, high-tech jobs of the future are made in America.
3
The country that dropped missiles down smokestacks
that
+
created a technological miracle like the F-16 -- can and will
create the products the world needs in the new era of economic
competition.
The country that produced the most disciplined and highly
skilled fighting force in history can and will find a way to
utilize the talents of all our young people.
America's role as a military superpower was not preordained.
It took the ingenuity of our workers, the creativity of our
scientists, and the experience of our business leaders.
Now we must maintain our lead as the world's economic
superpower -- and export superpower. It will require the same
magic combination of ingenuity, creativity and experienced
leadership.
We know about those qualities down here in Texas. We've all
heard the story about the Yankee businessman who moved to Ft.
Worth. After weeks of hearing about the virtues of our state,
he'd finally had enough. He got up from a business meeting and
hollered: "Look: I was born a Yankee, I was raised a Yankee,
and I'm going to die a Yankee." A voice rose from the back of
the room. "What's a matter, son? Lack ambition?"
Well, if there's one thing Americans don't lack, it's
ambition. And if there's one thing we never do, it's settle for
less than we aim for.
Thank you for the hospitality, and God bless you.
# # #
Document No. 347786
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
08/31/92
AUG
i
A 09
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00a.m. 09/01
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS-FT. WORTH, TEXAS, 09/02
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
MCGROARTY
HORNER
BOSKIN
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/01, with a copy
to this office. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
August 31, 1992
7:00 PM
DYNAMICS
PRESIDENTIAL P7:48 REMARKS: GENERAL DYNAMICS
SEPTEMBER 2, 1992
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
X:XX PM
Thank you and good afternoon. It's great to be back home in
Texas! (Acknowledgments)
I am pleased to be here this afternoon -- even for a brief
visit. But I wanted to come to General Dynamics to personally
make a statement that concerns all of you, your families and your
communities.
I am announcing this afternoon that I will authorize the
sale to Taiwan of 150 F-16 A/B aircraft.
I made this decision in keeping with my responsibility to
maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. By law
the President must provide defense articles and services to
Taiwan to promote peace and stability in the region.
This administration and its predecessors also have respected
the three communiques with the People's Republic of China that
commit the United States to a one-China policy and to recognition
of the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China, as well as
to limitations on arms sales to Taiwan.
My decision today does not change the character of that
commitment. I have always believed the importance of the 1982
communique on arms sales to Taiwan is that it promotes a common
political goal: peace and stability in the area through mutual
restraint.
2
In the last few years, after decades of confrontation, great
strides have been made in reducing tensions between Taipei and
Beijing. During this period, the U.S. has provided Taiwan with
sufficient defensive wherewithal to sustain the confidence it
needs to reduce those tensions. That same sense of security has
underpinned Taiwan's dramatic evolution toward democratic
political reform.
I am proud to offer these aircraft in particular to Taiwan.
The F-16 is an example of what only America, and Americans, can
do. Only American technology -- only American skill -- could
have produced this flawless piece of craftsmanship.
Throughout this century, the marvels of American defense
have saved lives, kept the peace, and defended American values.
The world has seen the F-16 in action. Over the skies of Desert
Storm, it continued America's tradition of military excellence in
more than 13,000 combat sorties.
The F-16 and the other weapons of defense the world saw
perform so brilliantly in Desert Storm were conceived by American
research scientists, designed by American engineers, and crafted
by American working men and women. They were guided and operated
by the young men and women of our volunteer armed forces -- the
very generation that will lead America into the next century.
No nation can defeat us when we set our minds to a task.
Now we must turn the same energies and genius to the challenge at
home: to rebuild our economic base, to ensure that the high-
wage, high-tech jobs of the future are made in America.
3
The country that dropped missiles down smokestacks -- that
created a technological miracle like the F-16 -- can and will
create the products the world needs in the new era of economic
competition.
The country that produced the most disciplined and highly
skilled fighting force in history can and will find a way to
utilize the talents of all our young people.
America's role as a military superpower was not preordained.
It took the ingenuity of our workers, the creativity of our
scientists, and the experience of our business leaders.
Now we must maintain our lead as the world's economic
superpower -- and export superpower. It will require the same
magic combination of ingenuity, creativity and experienced
leadership.
We know about those qualities down here in Texas. We've all
heard the story about the Yankee businessman who moved to Ft.
Worth. After weeks of hearing about the virtues of our state,
he'd finally had enough. He got up from a business meeting and
hollered: "Look: I was born a Yankee, I was raised a Yankee,
and I'm going to die a Yankee." A voice rose from the back of
the room. "What's a matter, son? Lack ambition?"
Well, if there's one thing Americans don't lack, it's
ambition. And if there's one thing we never do, it's settle for
less than we aim for.
Thank you for the hospitality, and God bless you.
# # #