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Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / Sept. 7
1583
said to his
ford all those
lice that stand up against these outrageous
while we're at it, let's limit the terms of Con-
raise if I can
criminals.
gressmen. Let's get some limits out there so
ey'll create."
And it's time we take back the streets of
things will change.
e jobs, it de-
America and support the American family.
Let me tell you this. If you detect a little
with the sav-
It is time we let those family values come
optimism about our country, you're abso-
to the fore. And that means let's reform our
can cut taxes
lutely right. The other side is saying that
(ain. The dif-
welfare system so that families stay together
we're somewhere between Germany and Sri
ess taxes and
and these fathers that owe the money will
Lanka. They ought to go abroad. Let them
stick around and pay what they owe to these
go to Poland. Let them look into the eyes
mothers that are trying to bring up these
than 2 per-
of the Polish people who thank America
kids.
duct is spent
every single day for their freedom. Let Gov-
And while we're at it, I've got a plan for
ernor Clinton take a look. Let him see what
assroom, not
health care, and that plan says this: We don't
this world is like with freedom and democ-
nd the court-
need the Government taking over health
ion that sued
racy on the march.
care. It doesn't work. We've got the best
e a plan for
We have done it. And we can do it right
quality health care. What we need is to pool
down on all
here at home with your help. God bless our
insurance. What we need are designed-not
country. Don't let them tear it down. God
choking our
respect for Government policies but respect
bless the United States of America. And
And as a Na-
for the American family. We've made
thank you for this wonderful turnout. Thank
less and care
progress, great progress, and now I ask for
you all.
more. That's
your help for a health care reform that will
arbara looks
bring insurance to every single family that
Note: The President spoke at 2:45 p.m. at
wants it. That's our proposal. His is to turn
the Copernicus Center during the Taste of
und and see
it over to the Government.
Polonia Festival. In his remarks, he referred
we've got to
Now this is the last point. This is the last
to Mitchell P. Kobelinski, president, Coper-
ears ago this
point, except I want to say a word to this
nicus Foundation; Walter Dudycz, Illinois
in American
guy over here who feels very strongly about
State senator; Jack O'Malley, Cook County
2000. Today
something. He's talking about AIDS. Under
State's attorney; Lou Kasper, City of Chicago
e 4-year-old
my administration the spending for this
Republican Party chairman; and Edward J.
pate can get
deadly disease is up from $4.3 billion to a
Moskal, president, Polish National Alliance.
en. That is
request for $4.9 billion. We care. We are
A tape was not available for verification of
P the young
working. And disruptions don't help. What
the content of these remarks.
for the first
helps is what you feel in your heart. And we
have a Fed-
will keep on this research until we whip that
loans are at
deadly disease.
nistration for
So we made a lot of progress. But in others
Remarks at the Annual Labor Day
e a new "GI
we've got a ways to go. And you ask me why,
Mackinac Bridge Walk in Michigan
every one of
and I would say three words: the gridlocked
September 7, 1992
our children
Congress. And I know you get tired of people
nool. I favor
blaming each other, but let me explain some-
All right. Who brought the coffee? Now
ecide wheth-
thing. There are certain numbers that mean
let's go. Governor Engler's here. You know
schools.
something: number 40, Gale Sayers; number
his reputation as a fiscal conservative. When
8, Carl Yastrzemski; number 23, a certain
ation. We've
it comes to the taxpayers' money, they say
ent, backing
basketball player in baggy shorts. Here's one
he's so tight that he squeaks when he walks,
It's cheaper
you may not know, number 38. That's how
so we are going to find out about that.
end a kid to
long the same party, the same crowd has
[Laughter]
been running the United States House of
e State pen.
We're grateful to see so many people ready
1 in and help
Representatives, 38 years. Ask Millie, our
for the latest "Big Mac Attack." We're going
ar us down,
dog, and she'll tell you that's 266 years in
across this thing. Barbara and I were over
W and order
a dog life. Change the Congress. Change the
in Sault Sainte Marie, and she handed me
Congress. Clean the House. Elect Rich
g our police
my sneakers. And she said, "Just do it." Well,
Williamson to the Senate. And while we're
bless the po-
that's what we plan to do this fall, I'll tell
at it, elect Eliah Zenkich to the House. And
you.
1584
Sept. 7 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
Administration of
The only other point I want to make is
a long time; we salute him. Here's a guy who
better. Governor (
that this is Labor Day, and to those hard
rolls up his sleeves, like so many of you, and
working harder fc
workers across this country, don't let anybody
just goes to work for what he believes. It's
that adjusted perso
tell you we are a Nation in decline. We're
a great part of American politics. I salute him
it was 4 years ago
a Nation on the rise. Our workers are the
and every other volunteer out there doing
the thief of the n
most productive anyplace in the entire world.
the Lord's work. We are going to win because
curely locked away
So the big question is, how do we get this
of all of you.
Now, does this n
country moving so everybody that wants a
Barbara and I started this morning up at
Of course not. But
job has one? And the answer is to spend a
the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan. With us
a time of wrenchi
little less Government money, tax a little bit
today, incidentally, is Michigan's Governor
ernor Clinton want.
less, and stimulate the economy and get it
John Engler over there, another great Re-
ers so that he can
going. And we're going to do that.
publican, John. We had a brisk 50-minute
failed tax-and-spent
Thanks for a great welcome. And I just
walk across that magnificent Mackinac
night, I don't knov
can't tell you how much we're looking for-
Bridge. So when we say it's great to be at
Tom Brokaw show
ward to this walk. We'll set a good pace. And
a picnic, we know what we're talking about.
ernor appeared on
I plan to set that pace in November. We need
It's nice to be here, no more walks.
first words out of
you. Many, many thanks for your support.
Now, this Labor Day we gather at a trium-
advocated a tax in
Now let's go. We're off. Thank you all.
phant moment in history. I can stand before
that is the wrong
you this morning and can say something no
He offers a treas
Note: The President spoke at 7:04 a.m. A tape
other President could ever say: The cold war
ment programs the
was not available for verification of the con-
is over, and freedom finished first.
billion more of your
tent of these remarks.
But America is not a Nation that brags,
give too much to t
not a Nation that looks behind. We are loyal
raise taxes by $150
only to the future. So this Labor Day we must
just for openers. I
rededicate ourselves to the future of all who
the economy started
Remarks at the Republican Party
punch the time clock, pay the bills, sweat
You heard what
Labor Day Picnic in Waukesha,
it out at tax time. Our number one priority
right. We've been t
Wisconsin
must be to build economic security for the
gridlocked Congres
September 7, 1992
working men and women of this great coun-
and I believe in, lc
try of ours.
thinking of the Der
Thank you so much. What a marvelous
Today is the kickoff day for these cam-
been in power for 38
turnout. Waukesha knows how to do it.
paigns. I think the American people feel this
So as this campa
Thank you all very much. Barbara and I are
one has been going on about 10 months too
I make one promis
delighted to be here. May I thank our great
long, and so do I. But nevertheless, this is
ideas: of making he:
United States Senator Bob Kasten and say
the official kickoff day. My opponent will kick
poorest of the poor,
how lucky we are to have him and Eva in
off his campaign with a message of fear, tell-
when you. go to a
Washington, DC, two of the best. Please get
ing us that our country is in decline. But I
welfare; giving our
out there and work hard in November. We've
ask you to look beneath the rhetoric and look
the world's very best
got to get more like him in the Senate. Of
at the facts.
strengthen the most
course, you heard from one of the great Gov-
Governor Clinton will tell you that we're
our Nation, and I am
ernors in this country, Tommy Thompson,
a Nation in decline, slipping past Germany,
ican family. The lib
your own. I salute him and Sue Ann. I don't
headed south toward Sri Lanka, to use his
us away from discus
believe I've got a better supporter out there
words. Wrong, absolutely wrong, Governor
the family, and we i
than Tommy Thompson.
Clinton. The world's most productive work-
America knows that
May I greet Jim Sensenbrenner. If we had
ers are not in Germany. They are not in
and we want to help
more like him in the Congress you wouldn't
Japan. They are right here in the United
care and by support
have everybody yelling, "Clean House." He's
States of America. A lot of them right here
and whatever it is,
right. Most of them are wrong. We do need
today in Wisconsin.
keep talking about
to clean House. That brings me to Joe Cook.
Governor Clinton will tell you that Amer-
strengthening the An
I'd like to see him elected to the Congress.
ican wages are slipping. And he doesn't men-
But today, as Gov
And then of course, John MacIver, an old
tion that since 1985, our workers have earned
want to talk about a'
friend who has been in these political trench-
bigger paychecks and benefits than any other
way of you and your
es with me and Tommy and Bob Kasten for
workers in the world. I want to see them even
rity: our crazy, out-
MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING \ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN \ 6:45 AM
GOOD MORNING, MICHIGAN! BEFORE I GO ANY FURTHER, I
MUST ASK THE BIG QUESTION -- THE IMPORTANT QUESTION --
THE ONLY QUESTION THAT REALLY MATTERS: WHO BROUGHT THE
COFFEE? 11
GOVERNOR ENGLER'S HERE. You KNOW HIS REPUTATION AS
A FISCAL CONSERVATIVE. WHEN IT COMES TO TAXPAYER'S
MONEY, THEY SAY HE'S so TIGHT HE SQUEAKS WHEN HE WALKS.
- 2 -
So IF YOU HEAR A STRANGE SOUND WHILE YOU'RE CROSSING
THE BRIDGE
GREAT TO SEE so MANY SMILING FACES so EARLY IN THE
MORNING. THIS MAY BE THE LARGEST BIG MAC ATTACK IN
HISTORY. 11
WE SPENT THE NIGHT UP IN SAULT STE. MARIE. WHEN I
ROLLED OUT OF BED TODAY, BARBARA HANDED ME MY SNEAKERS
AND SAID: "GEORGE, I HAVE THREE WORDS FOR YOU: JUST DO
IT." 11
- 3 -
ACTUALLY, THAT'S A PRETTY GOOD THEME FOR THIS LABOR
DAY. AMERICA IS A NATION OF DOERS. WHEN AMERICANS GO
TO WORK, WE WORK A LITTLE HARDER, WE MOVE A LITTLE
FASTER, WE THINK A LITTLE SMARTER, AND WE BUILD A
LITTLE BIGGER THAN THE REST OF THE WORLD.
LATELY, THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF TALK ABOUT WHAT'S
WRONG WITH AMERICA. A CERTAIN PROMINENT GOVERNOR KEEPS
SAYING THAT WE'RE BEING "RIDICULED" AROUND THE WORLD.
WELL, THIS LABOR DAY -- LET'S set THE RECORD STRAIGHT.
- 4 -
IF YOU WANT TO TALK TO THE MOST PRODUCTIVE WORKERS IN
THE WORLD, YOU DON'T NEED TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR GERMAN,
OR TAKE A CRASH COURSE IN JAPANESE. JUST TALK TO THE
SALESMAN FROM AMWAY -- THE WAITRESS FROM BIG Boy -- THE
LINEWORKER FROM DETROIT DIESEL. THE WORLD'S MOST
PRODUCTIVE WORKER'S CAN BE FOUND RIGHT HERE -- IN THE
GOOD OLE USA. 11
THE BIG QUESTION IS -- HOW DO WE GIVE OUR WORKERS
THE TOOLS TO COMPETE IN THE NEW WORLD ECONOMY?
- 5 -
I DON'T WANT TO POLLUTE THE MORNING AIR WITH
POLITICS, BUT ALLOW ME JUST ONE OBSERVATION. MY
OPPONENT'S STRATEGY BOILS DOWN TO THIS: MORE SPENDING,
MORE TAXES. Now, I'VE BEEN ACCUSED OF BEING THE KIND
OF GUY WHO THINKS EVERY DAY IS THE FOURTH OF JULY.
ALRIGHT. MY OPPONENT SOUNDS AS IF EVERY DAY IS APRIL
15TH. 11
- 6 -
I BELIEVE THAT GOVERNMENT IS T00 BIG AND SPENDS TOO
MUCH OF YOUR MONEY. 11 To GIVE THE AMERICAN WORKERS A
HELPING HAND, WE NEED TO CUT GOVERNMENT, CUT TAXES --
AND BUILD BRIDGES OF TRADE ABROAD. I'M TOLD TRAFFIC
BETWEEN THESE TWO PENINSULAS HAS INCREASED FOUR-FOLD
SINCE YOU BUILT THE BIG MAC. LET'S BUILD BRIDGES OF
TRADE TO MEXICO AND Moscow -- ODESSA AND ONTARIO. BIG
MACS OF TRAFFIC AND TRADE THAT'LL MULTIPLY JOBS HERE AT
HOME. 11
- 7 -
ENOUGH POLITICS. THIS IS A GREAT TRADITION -- AND
WE'RE PROUD TO BE A PART OF IT. BARBARA AND I ARE
READY TO WORK OFF OUR [PASS TEES] PASTIES. GOVERNOR
ENGLER THE SPEEDWALKER PROMISES NOT TO SLOW US DOWN.
LUCKILY, DR. SCHOLL'S IS WAITING FOR US ON THE OTHER
SIDE.
Now FOR THE MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN -- START YOUR REBOKS! LET'S GET
GOING ACROSS THAT BRIDGE!
# # #
MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING \ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN \ 6:45 AM
GOOD MORNING, MICHIGAN! BEFORE I GO ANY FURTHER, I
MUST ASK THE BIG QUESTION -- THE IMPORTANT QUESTION --
THE ONLY QUESTION THAT REALLY MATTERS: WHO BROUGHT THE
COFFEE? 11
GOVERNOR ENGLER'S HERE. You KNOW HIS REPUTATION AS
A FISCAL CONSERVATIVE. WHEN IT COMES TO TAXPAYER'S
MONEY, THEY SAY HE'S SO TIGHT HE SQUEAKS WHEN HE WALKS.
- 2 -
So IF YOU HEAR A STRANGE SOUND WHILE YOU'RE CROSSING
THE BRIDGE
GREAT TO SEE so MANY SMILING FACES so EARLY IN THE
MORNING. THIS MAY BE THE LARGEST BIG MAC ATTACK IN
HISTORY. 11
WE SPENT THE NIGHT UP IN SAULT STE. MARIE. WHEN I
ROLLED OUT OF BED TODAY, BARBARA HANDED ME MY SNEAKERS
AND SAID: "GEORGE, I HAVE THREE WORDS FOR YOU: JUST DO
IT." 11
- 3 -
ACTUALLY, THAT'S A PRETTY GOOD THEME FOR THIS LABOR
DAY. AMERICA IS A NATION OF DOERS. WHEN AMERICANS GO
TO WORK, WE WORK A LITTLE HARDER, WE MOVE A LITTLE
FASTER, WE THINK A LITTLE SMARTER, AND WE BUILD A
LITTLE BIGGER THAN THE REST OF THE WORLD.
LATELY, THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF TALK ABOUT WHAT'S
WRONG WITH AMERICA. A CERTAIN PROMINENT GOVERNOR KEEPS
SAYING THAT WE'RE BEING "RIDICULED" AROUND THE WORLD.
WELL, THIS LABOR DAY -- LET'S SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT.
- 4 -
IF YOU WANT TO TALK TO THE MOST PRODUCTIVE WORKERS IN
THE WORLD, YOU DON'T NEED TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR GERMAN,
OR TAKE A CRASH COURSE IN JAPANESE. JUST TALK TO THE
SALESMAN FROM AMWAY -- THE WAITRESS FROM BIG Boy -- THE
LINEWORKER FROM DETROIT DIESEL. THE WORLD'S MOST
PRODUCTIVE WORKER'S CAN BE FOUND RIGHT HERE -- IN THE
GOOD OLE USA. 11
THE BIG QUESTION IS -- HOW DO WE GIVE OUR WORKERS
THE TOOLS TO COMPETE IN THE NEW WORLD ECONOMY?
- 5 -
I DON'T WANT TO POLLUTE THE MORNING AIR WITH
POLITICS, BUT ALLOW ME JUST ONE OBSERVATION. MY
OPPONENT'S STRATEGY BOILS DOWN TO THIS: MORE SPENDING,
MORE TAXES. Now, I'VE BEEN ACCUSED OF BEING THE KIND
OF GUY WHO THINKS EVERY DAY IS THE FOURTH OF JULY.
ALRIGHT. MY OPPONENT SOUNDS AS IF EVERY DAY IS APRIL
15TH. 11
- 6 -
I BELIEVE THAT GOVERNMENT IS TOO BIG AND SPENDS TOO
MUCH OF YOUR MONEY. 11 To GIVE THE AMERICAN WORKERS A
HELPING HAND, WE NEED TO CUT GOVERNMENT, CUT TAXES --
AND BUILD BRIDGES OF TRADE ABROAD. I'M TOLD TRAFFIC
BETWEEN THESE TWO PENINSULAS HAS INCREASED FOUR-FOLD
SINCE YOU BUILT THE BIG MAC. LET'S BUILD BRIDGES OF
TRADE TO MEXICO AND Moscow -- ODESSA AND ONTARIO. BIG
MACS OF TRAFFIC AND TRADE THAT'LL MULTIPLY JOBS HERE AT
HOME. 11
- 7 -
ENOUGH POLITICS. THIS IS A GREAT TRADITION -- AND
WE'RE PROUD TO BE A PART OF IT. BARBARA AND I ARE
READY TO WORK OFF OUR [PASS TEES] PASTIES. GOVERNOR
ENGLER THE SPEEDWALKER PROMISES NOT TO SLOW US DOWN.
LUCKILY, DR. SCHOLL'S IS WAITING FOR US ON THE OTHER
SIDE.
Now FOR THE MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN -- START YOUR REBOKS! LET'S GET
GOING ACROSS THAT BRIDGE!
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST SP
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON at
SUBJECT:
35th ANNUAL LABOR DAY BRIDGEWALK
On Monday, September 7th, at 7:15 a.m. you will deliver
brief remarks (four mins./cards) to the earlybird gathering of
4,000 people set to walk across the Mackinac (MACK-in-aw) Bridge.
Around 60,000 people from Michigan and surrounding states
participate in this tradition each year. Governor Engler and his
wife will accompany you.
The remarks are short and upbeat -- praising the American
worker, stressing that lower taxes, less spending, and more trade
will help provide our workers with the opportunities they
deserve.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 4, 1992
11:30 PM
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Who brought the coffee? 11
(Acknowledgments. Governor Engler's here. You know his
reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to taxpayer's
money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he walks. So if
you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the bridge
)
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history. 11
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it. 11
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter, and we build a little bigger than the rest of the world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. Just talk to
2
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA. 11
The big question is -- how do we give our workers the tools
to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more spending, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th. 11
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. 11 To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico and Moscow -- Odessa and Ontario. Big
Macs of traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home. 11
Enough politics. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. Barbara and I are ready to work off
our [PASS tees] pasties. Governor Engler the speedwalker
promises not to slow us down. Luckily, Dr. Scholl's is waiting
for us on the other side.
Now for the moment you've all been waiting for: Ladies and
Gentlemen -- Start your Reboks! Let's get going across that
bridge!
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST SP
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON at
SUBJECT:
35th ANNUAL LABOR DAY BRIDGEWALK
On Monday, September 7th, at 7:15 a.m. you will deliver
brief remarks (four mins./cards) to the earlybird gathering of
4,000 people set to walk across the Mackinac (MACK-in-aw) Bridge.
Around 60,000 people from Michigan and surrounding states
participate in this tradition each year. Governor Engler and his
wife will accompany you.
The remarks are short and upbeat -- praising the American
worker, stressing that lower taxes, less spending, and more trade
will help provide our workers with the opportunities they
deserve.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 4, 1992
11:30 PM
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Who brought the coffee? 11
(Acknowledgments. Governor Engler's here. You know his
reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to taxpayer's
money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he walks. So if
you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the bridge
)
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history. 11
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it." 11
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter, and we build a little bigger than the rest of the world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. Just talk to
2
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA. 11
The big question is -- how do we give our workers the tools
to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more spending, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th. 11
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. 11 To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico and Moscow -- Odessa and Ontario. Big
Macs of traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home.
Enough politics. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. Barbara and I are ready to work off
our [PASS tees] pasties. Governor Engler the speedwalker
promises not to slow us down. Luckily, Dr. Scholl's is waiting
for us on the other side.
Now for the moment you've all been waiting for: Ladies and
Gentlemen -- Start your Reboks! Let's get going across that
bridge!
#
#
#
Document No. 348410ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
97
SEP4 P1:18
DATE:
9/4/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
---
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: 35TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY BRIDGEWALK
SUBJECT:
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN - MON. 9/7 - 7:15a. m.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
MOORE
SCOWCROFT
MULLINS
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BATES
PORTER
BRADY
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
ZOELLICK
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1992
2 SEP 4 All : 55
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST SP
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON at
SUBJECT:
35th ANNUAL LABOR DAY BRIDGEWALK
On Monday, September 7th, at 7:15 a.m. you will deliver
brief remarks (four mins./cards) to the earlybird gathering of
4,000 people set to walk across the Mackinac (MACK-in-aw) Bridge.
Around 60,000 people from Michigan and surrounding states
participate in this tradition each year. Governor Engler and his
wife will accompany you.
The remarks are short and upbeat -- praising the American
worker, stressing that lower taxes, less spending, and more trade
will help provide our workers with the opportunities they
deserve.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 4, 1992
11:30 PM
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Who brought the coffee? 11
(Acknowledgments. Governor Engler's here. You know his
reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to taxpayer's
money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he walks. So if
you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the bridge....
)
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history. 11
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it." 11
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter, and we build a little bigger than the rest of the world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. Just talk to
2
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA. 11
The big question is -- how do we give our workers the tools
to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more spending, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th. 11
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. 11 To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico and Moscow -- Odessa and Ontario. Big
Macs of traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home. 11
Enough politics. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. Barbara and I are ready to work off
our [PASS tees] pasties. Governor Engler the speedwalker
promises not to slow us down. Luckily, Dr. Scholl's is waiting
for us on the other side.
Now for the moment you've all been waiting for: Ladies and
Gentlemen -- Start your Reboks! Let's get going across that
bridge!
#
#
#
Document No. 348410ss
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97
SEP4 P1:18
DATE:
9/4/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
---
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: 35TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY BRIDGEWALK
SUBJECT:
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN - MON. 9/7 - 7:15a.m.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
MOORE
SCOWCROFT
MULLINS
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BATES
PORTER
BRADY
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
ZOELLICK
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1992
2 SEP 4 All : 55
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST SP
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON at
SUBJECT:
35th ANNUAL LABOR DAY BRIDGEWALK
On Monday, September 7th, at 7:15 a.m. you will deliver
brief remarks (four mins./cards) to the earlybird gathering of
4,000 people set to walk across the Mackinac (MACK-in-aw) Bridge.
Around 60,000 people from Michigan and surrounding states
participate in this tradition each year. Governor Engler and his
wife will accompany you.
The remarks are short and upbeat -- praising the American
worker, stressing that lower taxes, less spending, and more trade
will help provide our workers with the opportunities they
deserve.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 4, 1992
11:30 PM
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Who brought the coffee? 11
(Acknowledgments. Governor Engler's here. You know his
reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to taxpayer's
money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he walks. So if
you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the bridge
)
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history. 11
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it." 11
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter, and we build a little bigger than the rest of the world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. Just talk to
2
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA.
The big question is -- how do we give our workers the tools
to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more spending, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th. 11
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. 11 To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico and Moscow -- Odessa and Ontario. Big
Macs of traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home. 11
Enough politics. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. Barbara and I are ready to work off
our [PASS tees] pasties. Governor Engler the speedwalker
promises not to slow us down. Luckily, Dr. Scholl's is waiting
for us on the other side.
Now for the moment you've all been waiting for: Ladies and
Gentlemen -- Start your Reboks! Let's get going across that
bridge!
#
#
Document No. 348410ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
92 SEP 4 P1:18
DATE:
9/4/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: 35TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY BRIDGEWALK
SUBJECT:
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN - MON. 9/7 - 7:15a.m.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
MOORE
SCOWCROFT
MULLINS
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BATES
PORTER
BRADY
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
ZOELLICK
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1992
2 SEP 4 All : 55
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST SP
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON at
SUBJECT:
35th ANNUAL LABOR DAY BRIDGEWALK
On Monday, September 7th, at 7:15 a.m. you will deliver
brief remarks (four mins./cards) to the earlybird gathering of
4,000 people set to walk across the Mackinac (MACK-in-aw) Bridge.
Around 60,000 people from Michigan and surrounding states
participate in this tradition each year. Governor Engler and his
wife will accompany you.
The remarks are short and upbeat -- praising the American
worker, stressing that lower taxes, less spending, and more trade
will help provide our workers with the opportunities they
deserve.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 4, 1992
11:30 PM
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Who brought the coffee? 11
(Acknowledgments. Governor Engler's here. You know his
reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to taxpayer's
money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he walks. So if
you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the bridge
)
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history. 11
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it." 11
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter, and we build a little bigger than the rest of the world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. Just talk to
2
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA.
The big question is -- how do we give our workers the tools
to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more spending, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th. 11
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico and Moscow -- Odessa and Ontario. Big
Macs of traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home.
Enough politics. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. Barbara and I are ready to work off
our [PASS tees] pasties. Governor Engler the speedwalker
promises not to slow us down. Luckily, Dr. Scholl's is waiting
for us on the other side.
Now for the moment you've all been waiting for: Ladies and
Gentlemen -- Start your Reboks! Let's get going across that
bridge!
#
#
#
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Document No. 348410ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
-
92 SEP 4 P4: 34
DATE:
9/3/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 9/4/92 10:00 am
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN - MON. 9/7/92 - 6:45am
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MOORE
BAKER
MULLINS
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN
PORTER
S
BRADY
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
ZOELLICK
\
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
BATES
MCBRIDE
>
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 10:00 a.m., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 2, 1992
4:00 PM
2 SEP 3 P1:50
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Where's the coffee? \\
(Acknowledgments -- you know Governor Engler here. You know
his reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to
taxpayer's money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he
walks. So if you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the
bridge )
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history.
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it. " \\
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter -- and we build a little bigger than the rest of the
world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
2
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. If you want to
talk to the most productive workers in the world, just talk to
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA.
The key tronis:
This election is about one question -- how do we give our
workers the tools to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more government, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th.
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico -- to Milan -- to Moscow. Big Macs of
traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home.
Enough politics. Barbara and I are ready to work off our
[PAAH stees] pasties. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. But after all -- this is your
Bridgewalk, and we don't want to rain on your parade with a whole
mess of security and traffic back-ups. So we'll walk a ways,
then we promise to get out of the way. ((Besides -- I wouldn't
3
want to slow down that great speedwalker -- Governor Engler. ))
Doctor Scholl will be waiting for the Governor on the other side.
Now let's get going over that bridge.
#
#
#
Document No. 348410ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
-
92 SEP 4 P3.00
DATE:
9/3/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 9/4/92 10:00 am
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
SUBJECT:
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN - MON. 9/7/92 - 6:45am
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
BATES
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 10:00 a.m., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
no comment
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
(R. Credr may respond at
Ext. 2702
a later time)
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 2, 1992
4:00 PM
2 SEP 3 P 50
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Where's the coffee? \\
(Acknowledgments -- you know Governor Engler here. You know
his reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to
taxpayer's money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he
walks. So if you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the
bridge )
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history.
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it. " \\
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter -- and we build a little bigger than the rest of the
world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
2
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. If you want to
talk to the most productive workers in the world, just talk to
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA.
This election is about one question -- how do we give our
workers the tools to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more government, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th.
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico -- to Milan -- to Moscow. Big Macs of
traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home.
Enough politics. Barbara and I are ready to work off our
[PAAH stees] pasties. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. But after all -- this is your
Bridgewalk, and we don't want to rain on your parade with a whole
mess of security and traffic back-ups. So we'll walk a ways,
then we promise to get out of the way. ((Besides -- I wouldn't
3
want to slow down that great speedwalker -- Governor Engler. ))
Doctor Scholl will be waiting for the Governor on the other side.
Now let's get going over that bridge.
#
#
#
Document No. 348410ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
-
DATE: 9/3/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 9/4/92 10:00 am
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
SUBJECT:
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN - MON. 9/7/92 - 6:45am
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MOORE
BAKER
X
MULLINS
SCOWCROFT
PETERSMEYER
DARMAN N/C
PORTER
BRADY
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO N/C
SMITH N/C
DEMAREST N/C
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
ZOELLICK
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY N/C
MCGROARTY
HORNER
BATES
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 10:00 a.m., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 2, 1992
4:00 PM
2 SEP 3 P | : 50
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Where's the coffee? \\
(Acknowledgments -- you know Governor Engler here. You know
his reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to
taxpayer's money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he
walks. So if you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the
bridge )
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history.
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it." \\
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter -- and we build a little bigger than the rest of the
world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
2
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. If you want to
talk to the most productive workers in the world, just talk to
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA.
This election is about one question -- how do we give our
workers the tools to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more government, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th.
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico -- to Milan -- to Moscow. Big Macs of
traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home.
Enough politics. Barbara and I are ready to work off our
[PAAH stees] pasties. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. But after all -- this is your
Bridgewalk, and we don't want to rain on your parade with a whole
mess of security and traffic back-ups. So we'll walk a ways,
then we promise to get out of the way. ((Besides -- I wouldn't
3
want to slow down that great speedwalker -- Governor Engler. ))
Doctor Scholl will be waiting for the Governor on the other side.
Now let's get going over that bridge.
#
#
#
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 4, 1992
11:30 PM
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Who brought the coffee? 11
(Acknowledgments. Governor Engler's here. You know his
reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to taxpayer's
money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he walks. So if
you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the bridge
)
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history. 11
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it." 11
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter, and we build a little bigger than the rest of the world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. Just talk to
2
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA. 11
The big question is -- how do we give our workers the tools
to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more spending, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th. 11
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. 11 To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico and Moscow -- Odessa and Ontario. Big
Macs of traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home. 11
Enough politics. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. Barbara and I are ready to work off
our [PASS tees] pasties. Governor Engler the speedwalker
promises not to slow us down. Luckily, Dr. Scholl's is waiting
for us on the other side.
Now for the moment you've all been waiting for: Ladies and
Gentlemen -- Start your Reboks! Let's get going across that
bridge!
#
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#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
92 SEP 4 All : 13
September 4, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN MCGROARTY
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATION
FROM:
mesfer ASSISTANT ROBERT T. COUNSEL SWANSON
TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Mackinac Bridge Crossing
At your request, Counsel's office has reviewed the above-
referenced matter. We have no legal objection or comments.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 348410ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
9/3/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 9/4/92 10:00 am
92 SEP 4 56
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
SUBJECT:
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN - MON. 9/7/92 - 6:45am
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
BATES
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 10:00 a.m., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Please see Thank you.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 2, 1992
4:00 PM
2 SEP 3 P 50
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Where's the coffee?
(Acknowledgments -- you know Governor Engler here. You know
his reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to
taxpayer's money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he
walks. So if you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the
bridge )
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history.
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it." \\
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
The other
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productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. If you want to
talk to the most productive workers in the world, just talk to
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here in the good ole USA.
DRoss
The hey question is
This election is about one question how do we give our
workers the tools to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more government, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th.
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico to Milan -- to Moscow. Big Macs of
traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home.
Enough politics. Barbara and I are ready to work off our
[PAAH stees] pasties. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. But after all -- this is your
Bridgewalk, and we don't want to rain on your parade with a whole
mess of security and traffic back-ups. So we'll walk a ways,
then we promise to get out of the way. ((Besides -- I wouldn't
3
want to slow down that great speedwalker -- Governor Engler.) )
Doctor Scholl will be waiting for the Governor on the other side.
Now let's get going over that bridge.
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Document No. 348410ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
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DATE:
9/3/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 9/4/92 10:00am
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
SUBJECT:
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN - MON. 9/7/92 - 6:45am
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ACTION
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
BAKER
SCOWCROFT
DAN
DARMAN
BRADY
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BROMLEY
CALIO
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SMITH
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
ZOELLICK
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
BATES
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
To: Steve Provost /Dan Mcb.
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Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 10:00 a.m., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
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mave any edits. otherwise, to
Assistant to the President
its W. me send in
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Advance Copy (Received 2 pm) 9/3
Comments Due 9/4 10 AM.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 2, 1992
4:00 PM
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Where's the coffee? \\
(Acknowledgments -- you know Governor Engler here. You know
his reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to
taxpayer's money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he
walks. So if you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the
bridge )
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history.
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it. " \\
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter -- and we build a little bigger than the rest of the
world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
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2
productive workers in the world you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. If you want to
talk to the most productive workers in the world, just talk to
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA.
This election is about one question -- how do we give our
workers the tools to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more government, spending more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th.
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
Manitoba
bridges of trade to Mexico -- to Milan -- to Moscow. Big Macs of
traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home. \\
Enough politics. Barbara and I are ready to work off our
[PAAH stees] pasties. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. But after all -- this is your
Bridgewalk, and we don't want to rain on your parade with a whole
mess of security and traffic back-ups. So we'll walk a ways,
then we promise to get out of the way. ((Besides -- I wouldn't
Shddue add a Canadian city (May ask someone associated with
the event whether US-Canada time under the of 88 FTA is aplay
here)
3
want to slow down that great speedwalker -- Governor Engler. ))
Doctor Scholl will be waiting for the Governor on the other side.
Now let's get going over that bridge.
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Document No. 348410ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
12 SEP 4
DATE:
9/3/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 9/4/92 10:00 am
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
SUBJECT:
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN - MON. 9/7/92 - 6:45am
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
BATES
MCBRIDE
>
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 10:00 a.m., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
See Comment
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
P.2
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 2, 1992
4:00 PM
2 SEP 3 P | : 50
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Where's the coffee?
\\
(Acknowledgments -- you know Governor Engler here. You know
his reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to
taxpayer's money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he
walks. So if you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the
bridge )
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history.
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it."
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter -- and we build a little bigger than the rest of the
world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
2
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. If you want to
talk to the most productive workers in the world, just talk to
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA.
This election is about one question -- how do we give our
workers the tools to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more government, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th.
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico -- to Milan -- to Moscow. Big Macs of
traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home.
Enough politics. Barbara and I are ready to work off our
[PAAH stees] pasties. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. But after all -- this is your
incorrect
Bridgewalk, and we don't want to rain on your parade with a whole
of
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mess of security and traffic back-ups. So we'll walk a ways,
the
then we promise to get out of the way. ((Besides -- I wouldn't
wilk Gredge
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3
want to slow down that great speedwalker -- Governor Engler. ))
Doctor Scholl will be waiting for the Governor on the other side.
Now let's get going over that bridge.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
92 SEP 4 September 3, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Mackinac Bridge Crossing
We have reviewed the attached remarks and have noted one
minor suggested change on page two 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. 348410ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
JMH.
DATE:
9/3/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 9/4/92
10:00
am
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
SUBJECT:
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN - MON. 9/7/92 - 6:45am
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
BATES
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 10:00 a.m., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 2, 1992
4:00 PM
2 SEP 3 P I 50
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Where's the coffee? 11
(Acknowledgments -- you know Governor Engler here. You know
his reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to
taxpayer's money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he
walks. So if you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the
bridge )
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history.
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it." \\
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter -- and we build a little bigger than the rest of the
world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
2
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. If you want to
talk to the most productive workers in the world, just talk to
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA.
This election is about one question -- how do we give our
workers the tools to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more government, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th.
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac. Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico -- to Milan -- to Moscow. Big Macs of
traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home.
Enough politics. Barbara and I are ready to work off our
[PAAH stees] pasties. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. But after all -- this is your
Bridgewalk, and we don't want to rain on your parade with a whole
mess of security and traffic back-ups. So we'll walk a ways,
X
then we promise to get out of the way. ((Besides -- I wouldn't
3
want to slow down that great speedwalker -- Governor Engler. ))
Doctor Scholl will be waiting for the Governor on the other side.
Now let's get going over that bridge.
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ument No. 348410ss
6689
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMOR DUM
92 SEP
DATE:
9/3/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 9/4/92 10:00am
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
SUBJECT:
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN MON. 9/7/92 - 6:45am
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
BATES
MCBRIDE
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 10:00 a.m., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE: TO:
DAN MCGROARTY
September 4, 1992
PHILLIP D. BRADY
The NSC staff concurs with the draft
Assistant to the President
presidential remarks.
to Howe Brent Scowcroft
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
CC: Phillip D. Brady
(Ferguson/Grossman)
September 2, 1992
4:00 PM
2 SEP 3 P | : 50
BRIDGE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MACKINAC BRIDGE CROSSING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1992
MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
6:45 AM
Good morning, Michigan! Before I go any further, I must ask
the big question -- the important question -- the only question
that really matters: Where's the coffee?
(Acknowledgments -- you know Governor Engler here. You know
his reputation as a fiscal conservative. When it comes to
taxpayer's money, they say he's so tight he squeaks when he
walks. So if you hear a strange sound while you're crossing the
bridge )
Great to see so many smiling faces so early in the morning.
This may be the largest Big Mac attack in history.
We spent the night up in Sault Ste. Marie. When I rolled
out of bed today, Barbara handed me my sneakers and said:
"George, I have three words for you: Just do it." \\
Actually, that's a pretty good theme for this Labor Day.
America is a nation of doers. When Americans go to work, we work
a little harder, we move a little faster, we think a little
smarter -- and we build a little bigger than the rest of the
world.
Lately, there's been a lot of talk about what's wrong with
America. A certain prominent Governor keeps saying that we're
being "ridiculed" around the world. Well, this Labor Day --
let's set the record straight. If you want to talk to the most
2
productive workers in the world, you don't need to brush up on
your German, or take a crash course in Japanese. If you want to
talk to the most productive workers in the world, just talk to
the salesman from Amway -- the waitress from Big Boy -- the
lineworker from Detroit Diesel. The world's most productive
worker's can be found right here -- in the good ole USA.
This election is about one question -- how do we give our
workers the tools to compete in the new world economy?
I don't want to pollute the morning air with politics, but
allow me just one observation. My opponent's strategy boils down
to this: more government, more taxes. Now, I've been accused of
being the kind of guy who thinks every day is the Fourth of July.
Alright. My opponent sounds as if every day is April 15th.
I believe that government is too big and spends too much of
your money. To give the American workers a helping hand, we
need to cut government, cut taxes -- and build bridges of trade
abroad. I'm told traffic between these two peninsulas has
?
increased four-fold since you built the Big Mac Let's build
bridges of trade to Mexico -- to Milan -- to Moscow. Big Macs of
traffic and trade that'll multiply jobs here at home.
Enough politics. Barbara and I are ready to work off our
[PAAH stees] pasties. This is a great tradition -- and we're
proud to be a part of it. But after all -- this is your
Bridgewalk, and we don't want to rain on your parade with a whole
mess of security and traffic back-ups. So we'll walk a ways,
then we promise to get out of the way. ((Besides -- I wouldn't
3
want to slow down that great speedwalker -- Governor Engler. ))
Doctor Scholl will be waiting for the Governor on the other side.
Now let's get going over that bridge.
#
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