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OLYMPIC FLAG JAM \ ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992 \ 8:00 P.M.
BILL HYBL (HIB-BULL), THANK YOU FOR THAT
INTRODUCTION. GOVERNOR MILLER. LT. GOVERNOR PIERRE
HOWARD. MAYOR JACKSON. AMBASSADOR ANDY YOUNG. ROBERT
HOLDER. I.O.C. MEMBERS ANITA DEFRANTZ AND RICHARD
POUND. ENTERTAINERS: DICK CLARK, WHITNEY HOUSTON,
GLADYS KNIGHT. AND OF COURSE, BILLY PAYNE -- A BULLDOG
ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD / A BULLDOG FOR THESE OLYMPICS.
I SALUTE WHAT YOU'VE DONE FOR ATLANTA AND ALL AMERICA.
- 2 -
IT'S BEEN SAID THAT IF THE SOUTH BEGINS ANYWHERE
-- IT BEGINS IN ATLANTA. WELL, LET ME SPEAK FOR
MILLIONS OF AMERICANS. IF THE 1996 OLYMPICS BEGIN
ANYWHERE -- THEY BEGIN IN ATLANTA, TONIGHT. //
LOOK AT THIS WONDERFUL NEW DOME. WHAT A METAPHOR
FOR THIS REGION'S CAN-DO SPIRIT. / AND THIS SETTING
-- THOUSANDS OF GEORGIANS -- ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY
CALLED AMERICA.
Look AT THIS OLYMPIC FLAG -- A SYMBOL OF THE KIND
OF WORLD WE WANT:
- 3 -
WHERE DIFFERENCES ARE SOLVED PEACEFULLY, NOT VIOLENTLY.
/ WHAT A GREAT NIGHT TO BE BACK IN THE HEART OF THE
SOUTH. /
A LITTLE WHILE AGO WHITNEY HOUSTON SANG ABOUT A
PRECIOUS "MOMENT IN TIME." ALREADY, YOU SHOULD BE
PROUD OF SOME PRECIOUS MEMORIES -- FOR ONCE AGAIN THE
SOUTH HAS MADE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE. /
SKEPTICS SAID THAT NO AMERICAN CITY COULD IMPRESS
THE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE so SOON AFTER Los ANGELES -- BUT
YOU DID. / THEIR TRUST MEANS ATLANTA WILL HOST THE
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES. //
- 4 -
SKEPTICS SAID YOU'D NEVER WIN THE GAMES ON YOUR
FIRST ATTEMPT -- NO CITY EVER HAD -- BUT YOU DID. /
IN 1996, YOU WILL HOST A RECORD NUMBER OF COUNTRIES
-- THE LARGEST PEACETIME EVENT OF THE TWENTIETH
CENTURY. THE GAMES ARE COMING -- JUST AS AMERICANS ARE
COMING TOGETHER. THE CAPITAL OF GEORGIA IS ABOUT TO
BECOME THE SPORTS CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. //
As IT DOES, LET'S REMEMBER PAST OLYMPICS -- FOR
THIS EVENT IS LIKE A TAPESTRY -- SEAMLESS, INDIVISIBLE.
- 5 -
FOR ME, TONIGHT IS LIKE Yogi BERRA SAYS: DEJA VU ALL
OVER AGAIN. LAST MONTH I GOT TO MEET THE 1992 SUMMER
OLYMPIC TEAM AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE 1992 TEAM COMPETED HARD -- AS AMERICA ALWAYS
HAS. / COMPETED TO WIN -- AND DID -- AS AMERICA ALWAYS
DOES. THINK OF IT: IN BARCELONA WE WON 108 MEDALS --
MOST EVER SINCE 1904 IN A NON-BOYCOTTED OLYMPICS. THE
GAMES SHOWED HOW THE OLYMPICS HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD
FOR THE BETTER -- ATHLETICALLY, AS WELL AS
ECONOMICALLY.
- 6 -
THEY OCCURRED WITHOUT BOYCOTTS / WITHOUT TERRORISM /
WITHOUT POLITICS -- AND THAT'S AS IT SHOULD BE. /
CARL SANDBURG ONCE WROTE, "THE REPUBLIC IS A DREAM.
NOTHING HAPPENS UNLESS FIRST A DREAM." WITH US
TONIGHT, ARE THE PEOPLE WHO THIS YEAR MADE DREAMS A
REALITY. //
THEY SHOWED HOW THE OLYMPICS ARE NOT JUST POETRY IN
MOTION -- BUT HISTORY IN ACTION. ATHLETES -- HEROES
-- WHO MADE US PROUD TO BE AMERICANS -- AND MADE
AMERICA PROUD.
- 7 -
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I GIVE YOU -- I AM PROUD TO
PRESENT --- THE 1992 UNITED STATES OLYMPIC ATHLETES.
# # # #
OLYMPIC FLAG JAM \ ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992 \ 8:00 P.M.
BILL HYBL (HIB-BULL), THANK YOU FOR THAT
INTRODUCTION. GOVERNOR MILLER. LT. GOVERNOR PIERRE
HOWARD. MAYOR JACKSON. AMBASSADOR ANDY YOUNG. ROBERT
HOLDER. I.O.C. MEMBERS ANITA DEFRANTZ AND RICHARD
POUND. ENTERTAINERS: DICK CLARK, WHITNEY HOUSTON,
GLADYS KNIGHT. AND OF COURSE, BILLY PAYNE -- A BULLDOG
ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD / A BULLDOG FOR THESE OLYMPICS.
I SALUTE WHAT YOU'VE DONE FOR ATLANTA AND ALL AMERICA.
- 2 -
IT'S been SAID THAT IF THE SOUTH BEGINS ANYWHERE
-- IT BEGINS IN ATLANTA. WELL, LET ME SPEAK FOR
MILLIONS OF AMERICANS. IF THE 1996 OLYMPICS BEGIN
ANYWHERE -- THEY BEGIN IN ATLANTA, TONIGHT. //
LOOK AT THIS WONDERFUL NEW DOME. WHAT A METAPHOR
FOR THIS REGION'S CAN-DO SPIRIT. / AND THIS SETTING
-- THOUSANDS OF GEORGIANS -- ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY
CALLED AMERICA.
LOOK AT THIS OLYMPIC FLAG -- A SYMBOL OF THE KIND
OF WORLD WE WANT:
- 3 -
WHERE DIFFERENCES ARE SOLVED PEACEFULLY, NOT VIOLENTLY.
/ WHAT A GREAT NIGHT TO BE BACK IN THE HEART OF THE
SOUTH. /
A LITTLE WHILE AGO WHITNEY HOUSTON SANG ABOUT A
PRECIOUS "MOMENT IN TIME." ALREADY, YOU SHOULD BE
PROUD OF SOME PRECIOUS MEMORIES -- FOR ONCE AGAIN THE
SOUTH HAS MADE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE. /
SKEPTICS SAID THAT NO AMERICAN CITY COULD IMPRESS
THE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE so SOON AFTER Los ANGELES -- BUT
YOU DID. / THEIR TRUST MEANS ATLANTA WILL HOST THE
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES. //
- 4 -
SKEPTICS SAID YOU'D NEVER WIN THE GAMES ON YOUR
FIRST ATTEMPT -- NO CITY EVER HAD -- BUT YOU DID. /
IN 1996, YOU WILL HOST A RECORD NUMBER OF COUNTRIES
-- THE LARGEST PEACETIME EVENT OF THE TWENTIETH
CENTURY. THE GAMES ARE COMING -- JUST AS AMERICANS ARE
COMING TOGETHER. THE CAPITAL OF GEORGIA IS ABOUT TO
BECOME THE SPORTS CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. //
As IT DOES, LET'S REMEMBER PAST OLYMPICS -- FOR
THIS EVENT IS LIKE A TAPESTRY -- SEAMLESS, INDIVISIBLE.
- 5 -
FOR ME, TONIGHT IS LIKE YOGI BERRA SAYS: DEJA VU ALL
OVER AGAIN. LAST MONTH I GOT TO MEET THE 1992 SUMMER
OLYMPIC TEAM AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE 1992 TEAM COMPETED HARD -- AS AMERICA ALWAYS
HAS. / COMPETED TO WIN -- AND DID -- AS AMERICA ALWAYS
DOES. THINK OF IT: IN BARCELONA WE WON 108 MEDALS --
MOST EVER SINCE 1904 IN A NON-BOYCOTTED OLYMPICS. THE
GAMES SHOWED HOW THE OLYMPICS HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD
FOR THE BETTER -- ATHLETICALLY, AS WELL AS
ECONOMICALLY.
- 6 -
THEY OCCURRED WITHOUT BOYCOTTS / WITHOUT TERRORISM /
WITHOUT POLITICS -- AND THAT'S AS IT SHOULD BE. /
CARL SANDBURG ONCE WROTE, "THE REPUBLIC IS A DREAM.
NOTHING HAPPENS UNLESS FIRST A DREAM." WITH US
TONIGHT, ARE THE PEOPLE WHO THIS YEAR MADE DREAMS A
REALITY. //
THEY SHOWED HOW THE OLYMPICS ARE NOT JUST POETRY IN
MOTION -- BUT HISTORY IN ACTION. ATHLETES -- HEROES
-- WHO MADE US PROUD TO BE AMERICANS -- AND MADE
AMERICA PROUD.
- 7 -
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I GIVE YOU -- I AM PROUD TO
PRESENT --- THE 1992 UNITED STATES OLYMPIC ATHLETES.
# # # #
OK with cheq.
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
September 14, 1992
32 SEP 15 P4: 34
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Bill Hybl [HIB bull]], thank you for that introduction.
Ambassador Andy
Mayor Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. And of course, Billy Payne -- a
Bulldog on the football field / a Bulldog for these Olympics.
I
salute what you've done for Atlanta and all of Georgia. //
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight. //
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. / And this setting -- thousands of
Georgians -- all members of the Family called America.
Look at this Olympic flag -- a symbol of the kind of world
we want: Where differences are solved peacefully, not violently.
/ What a great night to be back in the capital of the South.
/
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time." Already, you should be proud of some precious
memories -- for once again Atlanta has made the impossible
possible. /
Skeptics said that no American city could impress the
Olympic committee so soon after Los Angeles -- but you did. /
2
Their trust means Atlanta will host the 100th anniversary of the
Olympic Games. //
Skeptics said you'd never win the Games on your first
attempt -- no city ever had -- but you did. / To those who said
Atlanta couldn't cut it m.m. you replied: Any way you cut it, we
can. //
In 1996, Atlanta will host a record number of countries --
the largest peacetime event of the Twentieth Century. The Games
are coming -- just as Americans are coming together. The capital
of Georgia is about to become the sports capital of the world. //
As it does, let's remember past Olympics -- for this event
is like a tapestry -- seamless, indivisible. // For me, tonight
is like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu all over again. Last month I
got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic team at the White House.
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olympics. The Games showed how ours has become one
has charped for the beller
The Gams
the world K⁻ athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. /
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a dream. Nothing
happens unless first a dream." With us are people who this year
made dreams a reality. //
3
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
# # # #
5
Nationwide, that's like an almost $30 billion dollar tax cut for
America's homeowners. //
Now that's good news, but I'm not satisfied with good news
when we could do even better. / Some studies show that three-
quarters of all renters are ready to become buyers -- if they
could muster up that downpayment. // If Congress had passed my
plan when I asked them to -- if Congress had acted to help first-
time homebuyers -- you'd see almost 400,000 more "Sold" signs on
front lawns all across America. //
And workers in the home-building area wouldn't be worried
about pink slips -- they'd be too busy working overtime. //
So today, let me make a suggestion: Come November 3rd, you
can send me a Congress that I can 3 work haves with. our your on getting this morns. county
And if you say: Give me one good reason you'll get Congress
to act problem I'll give you 150. That's the number of new faces
we'll see next year in the Congress. Now -- I'll be candid. I
want every last one of them to be Republican. / But whatever
party they come from -- even if they were first elected before
some of you were born -- they'll come back with a new
appreciation for what you want: a complete set of instructions
from the American people that it's time for Congress to change.
And don't forget what happened the last time the Democrats
controlled both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue: The days of malaise
-- a Misery Index over 20 percent -- and mortgage rates so high
it was a lock-out for millions of Americans who wanted to buy
I am convinced with a new Congress
a Congress that Las to listen 5-m Anne an
made up of so may new muchines we
can Get the 10h Am.
5
ago. Interest rates today are lower now than any time since
1973. The last time a family could get a mortgage this low --
milk was 98 cents a gallon, and the Brave's own Hank Aaron was
still chasing Babe Ruth's record. //
Let me tell you what lower interest rates mean to the
American worker, the American family: Lower interest rates mean
real money -- real savings for every American who buys a home
...
for every family that refinances a mortgage. It means money in
your pocket -- as much as $2000 dollars a year or more -- that
instead of paying to the bank, you can put in the bank.
Nationwide, that's like an almost $30 billion dollar tax cut for
America's homeowners. //
Now that's good news, but I'm not satisfied with good news
when we could do even better. / Some studies show that three-
quarters of all renters are ready to become buyers -- if they
could muster up that downpayment. // If Congress had passed my
plan when I asked them to -- if Congress had acted to help first-
time homebuyers -- you'd see almost 400,000 more "Sold" signs on
front lawns all across America. //
And workers in the home-building area wouldn't be worried
about pink slips -- they'd be too busy working overtime. //
So today, let me make a suggestion: Come November 3rd, you
can send me a Congress I can work with. //
And if you say: Give me one good reason you'll get Congress
to act -- I'll give you 150. That's the number of new faces
we'll see next year in the Congress. Now -- I'll be candid. I
6
want every last one of them to be Republican. / But whatever
party they come from -- even if they were first elected before
some of you were born -- they'll come back with a new
appreciation for what you want: a complete set of instructions
from the American people that it's time for Congress to change.
And don't forget what happened the last time the Democrats
controlled both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue: The days of malaise
-- a Misery Index over 20 percent -- and mortgage rates so high
it was a lock-out for millions of Americans who wanted to buy
their own home. We've seen what happens when the party of tax
and spend operates without any checks and balances. //
There's a better way -- a way we can do what's right for
America. I've set out 13 specific initiatives -- 13 actions I'll
challenge the new Congress to take in the first year of my second
term. / November 3rd I'm looking for a mandate to move forward:
To move forward on my Agenda for American Renewal -- an agenda
that builds the stronger, more secure America we want for
ourselves -- for our kids. //
We've got to remember this fundamental fact: America is the
envy of the world, not because its government is great -- but
because its people are great. Because the American people are
builders who dream, and dreamers who build.
Thank you once again for this warm welcome -- and may God
bless the United States of America.
# # #
Document No. 350067
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 09/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM, ATLANTA, GA - - 09/17
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
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
KAUFMAN
HORNER
GROOMES
PORTER ROSE
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 15, 1992 SEP 15 P4: 47
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST
FROM:
CURT SMITH n
SUBJECT:
OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
On Thursday, September 17th, at 8:00 p.m, you will deliver
brief remarks (5 mins. \teleprompted) to to a capacity crowd of
40,000 in the Georgia Dome. The "Olympic Flag Jam '92" opens
ceremonies for Atlanta's four year Olympic program. Your remarks
commend Atlanta for securing the '96 Games, and praise America's
Olympic spirit.
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
September 14, 1992
-2 SEP 15 P4: 34
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00. P.M.
Bill Hybl [HIB bull]], thank you for that introduction.
Mayor Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. And of course, Billy Payne -- a
Bulldog on the football field / a Bulldog for these Olympics.
I
salute what you've done for Atlanta and all of Georgia. //
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight. //
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. / And this setting -- thousands of
Georgians -- all members of the Family called America.
Look at this Olympic flag -- a symbol of the kind of world
we want: Where differences are solved peacefully, not violently.
/ What a great night to be back in the capital of the South.
/
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time." Already, you should be proud of some precious
memories -- for once again Atlanta has made the impossible
possible. /
Skeptics said that no American city could impress the
Olympic committee so soon after Los Angeles -- but you did. /
2
Their trust means Atlanta will host the 100th anniversary of the
Olympic Games. //
Skeptics said you'd never win the Games on your first
attempt -- no city ever had -- but you did. / To those who said
Atlanta couldn't cut it -- you replied: Any way you cut it, we
can. //
In 1996, Atlanta will host a record number of countries --
the largest peacetime event of the Twentieth Century. The Games
are coming -- just as Americans are coming together. The capital
of Georgia is about to become the sports capital of the world. //
As it does, let's remember past Olympics -- for this event
is like a tapestry -- seamless, indivisible. // For me, tonight
is like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu all over again. Last month I
got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic team at the White House.
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olympics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. /
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a dream. Nothing
happens unless first a dream." With us are people who this year
made dreams a reality. //
3
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
# # # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 15, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST
FROM:
CURT SMITH n
SUBJECT:
OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
On Thursday, September 17th, at 8:00 p.m, you will deliver
brief remarks (5 mins. \teleprompted) to to a capacity crowd of
40,000 in the Georgia Dome. The "Olympic Flag Jam '92" opens
ceremonies for Atlanta's four year Olympic program. Your remarks
commend Atlanta for securing the '96 Games, and praise America's
Olympic spirit.
Document No. 350067
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 09/14/92
92 SEP 16 49.20
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2:00 p.m. 09/15
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM, ATLANTA, GA - - 09/17
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
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
KAUFMAN
HORNER
GROOMES
PORTER ROSE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty no later
than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 09/15, with a copy to this office.
Thanks.
q E 6v 91 PEP 26
RESPONSE:
No Comments
PHILLIP D. BRADY
(R. Brady may respond ata
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
later term)
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
? SEP 14 P6: 14
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting -- thousands of
volunteers. What a symbol for the Olympic spirit and the Family
called America. //
Look at this Olympic flag -- brought here by train through
towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts. / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
team at the White House. ((Of course, I almost didn't recognize
them without commercials. )) //
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
2
am. Every time I finish delivering a speech, I half expect the
press corps to hold up cards with a score written on them. )) //
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olymics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. //
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time." This year's Olympics team gave us precious
memories, too. / ( (My favorite: Pablo Morales, a swimmer who
missed out in '84, didn't make the team in '88, then came back
this year to earn a gold medal -- the ripe old age of 27. Let
that be a lesson: Youth and inexperience are no match for
maturity and determination. )) //
That's a tough act to follow. But, then, Atlanta
specializes in making the impossible possible. /
Skeptics said you'd never build the Georgia Dome -- but you
did. / They said no American city could dazzle the Olympic
Committee -- but you did. //
They said you'd never win the Games on your first attempt -
- no city ever had -- but you did. / The Games are coming --
just as Americans are coming together. The capital of Georgia is
about to become the sports capital of the world. //
3
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream. " / With us tonight are
people who made dreams a reality. /
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
# # # #
Document No. 350067
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 09/14/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2:00 p.m. 09/15
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM, ATLANTA, GA - - 09/17
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
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
KAUFMAN
HORNER
GROOMES
PORTER ROSE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty no later
than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 09/15, with a copy to this office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
2 SEP 14 P6: 14
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting -- thousands of
volunteers. What a symbol for the Olympic spirit and the Family
called America. //
Look at this Olympic flag -- brought here by train through
towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts. / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
team at the White House. ((Of course, I almost didn't recognize
them without commercials. )) //
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
2
am. Every time I finish delivering a speech, I half expect the
press corps to hold up cards with a score written on them. )) //
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olymics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. //
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time. " This year's Olympics team gave us precious
memories, too. / ( (My favorite: Pablo Morales, a swimmer who
missed out in '84, didn't make the team in '88, then came back
this year to earn a gold medal -- the ripe old age of 27. Let
that be a lesson: Youth and inexperience are no match for
maturity and determination. )) //
That's a tough act to follow. But, then, Atlanta
specializes in making the impossible possible. /
Skeptics said you'd never build the Georgia Dome -- but you
did. / They said no American city could dazzle the Olympic
Committee -- but you did. //
They said you'd never win the Games on your first attempt -
- no city ever had -- but you did. / The Games are coming --
just as Americans are coming together. The capital of Georgia is
about to become the sports capital of the world. //
3
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream. " / With us tonight are
people who made dreams a reality. /
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
# # # #
Document No. 350067
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 09/14/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2:00 p.m. 09/15
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM, ATLANTA, GA - 09/17
ACTION FYI
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VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
X
MOORE
SCOWCROFT
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PETERSMEYER
BATES
PORTER
N/C
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RESPONSE:
Called 1:10
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
year
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
2 SEP 14 P6: 14
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
Basan
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
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the
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Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
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Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting - thousands of
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volunteers. What a symbol for the Olympic spirit and the Family
called America. //
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towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
yes
team at the White House. ( (Of course, I almost didn it recognize
them without commercials / / claire Twney
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
CUV completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
2
am. Every time I finish delivering a speech, I half expect the
press corps to hold up cards with a score written on them. )) / /
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olymics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. //
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time.' " This year's Olympics team gave us precious
an
memories, too. / ( (My favorite: Pablo Morales, a swimmer who
missed out in '84, didn't make the team in '88, then came back
this year to earn a gold medal -- the ripe old age of 27. Let
that be a lesson: Youth and inexperience are no match for
cun
maturity and determination. )) //
That's a tough act to follow. But, then, Atlanta
specializes in making the impossible possible. /
Skeptics said you'd never build the Georgia Dome -- but you
did. / They said no American city could dazzle the Olympic
Committee -- but you did. //
They said you'd never win the Games on your first attempt -
- no city ever had -- but you did. / The Games are coming --
just as Americans are coming together. The capital of Georgia is
about to become the sports capital of the world. //
3
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream. " / With us tonight are
people who made dreams a reality. /
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 09/14/92 92 SEP 16 2:00 p.m. 09/15
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM, ATLANTA, GA - 09/17
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
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
KAUFMAN
HORNER
GROOMES
PORTER ROSE
REMARKS:
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than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 09/15, with a copy to this office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE: TO: DAN MCGROARTY
September 15, 1992 19
The NSC staff concurs with the draft presidential PHILLIP D. BRADY
remarks.
Brent B Scowcroft
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
2 SEP 14 P6: 14
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting -- thousands of
volunteers. What a symbol for the Olympic spirit and the Family
called America. //
Look at this Olympic flag -- brought here by train through
towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts. / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
team at the White House. ( (Of course, I almost didn't recognize
them without commercials. )) //
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
2
am. Every time I finish delivering a speech, I half expect the
press corps to hold up cards with a score written on them. )) / /
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olymics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. //
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time." This year's Olympics team gave us precious
memories, too. / ( (My favorite: Pablo Morales, a swimmer who
missed out in '84, didn't make the team in '88, then came back
this year to earn a gold medal -- the ripe old age of 27. Let
that be a lesson: Youth and inexperience are no match for
maturity and determination. )) / /
That's a tough act to follow. But, then, Atlanta
specializes in making the impossible possible. /
Skeptics said you'd never build the Georgia Dome -- but you
did. / They said no American city could dazzle the Olympic
Committee -- but you did. //
They said you'd never win the Games on your first attempt -
- no city ever had -- but you did. / The Games are coming --
just as Americans are coming together. The capital of Georgia is
about to become the sports capital of the world. //
3
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream. II / With us tonight are
people who made dreams a reality. /
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
#
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
92 SEP 15
September $5; 2992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER JH FOR
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Olympic Flag Jam
We have reviewed the attached draft and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 350067
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 09/14/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2:00 p.m. 09/15
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM, ATLANTA, GA - 09/17
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
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
KAUFMAN
HORNER
GROOMES
PORTER ROSE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty no later
than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 09/15, with a copy to this office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
2 CEP P6: 14
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you ve done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting -- thousands of
volunteers. What a symbol for the Olympic spirit and the Family
called America. //
Look at this Olympic flag -- brought here by train through
towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts. / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
team at the White House. ((Of course, I almost didn't recognize
them without commercials. )) //
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
2
am. Every time I finish delivering a speech, I half expect the
press corps to hold up cards with a score written on them. )) / /
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olymics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. //
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time. " This year's Olympics team gave us precious
memories, too. / ( (My favorite: Pablo Morales, a swimmer who
missed out in '84, didn't make the team in '88, then came back
this year to earn a gold medal -- the ripe old age of 27. Let
that be a lesson: Youth and inexperience are no match for
maturity and determination )) //
That's a tough act to follow. But, then, Atlanta
specializes in making the impossible possible. /
Skeptics said you'd never build the Georgia Dome -- but you
did. / They said no American city could dazzle the Olympic
Committee -- but you did. //
They said you'd never win the Games on your first attempt -
- no city ever had -- but you did. / The Games are coming --
just as Americans are coming together. The capital of Georgia is
about to become the sports capital of the world. //
3
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream." / With us tonight are
people who made dreams a reality. /
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
# # # #
or w/one chage
Document No. 350067
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 09/14/92
92 SEP
ACTION/CONCURRE NCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2:00 p.m. 09/15
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM, ATLANTA, GA - 09/17
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
MCGROARTY
HOLIDAY
KAUFMAN
HORNER
GROOMES
PORTER ROSE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments directly to Dan McGroarty no later
than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 09/15, with a copy to this office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
2 SEP 14 P6: 14
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting -- thousands of
volunteers. What a symbol for the Olympic spirit and the Family
called America. //
Look at this Olympic flag -- brought here by train through
towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts. / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
team at the White House. (YOf course, I almost didn't recognize
them without commercials. " //
NO
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
2
am. Every time I finish delivering a speech, I half expect the
press corps to hold up cards with a score written on them.) )) //
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olymics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. //
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time. " This year's Olympics team gave us precious
memories, too. / ( (My favorite: Pablo Morales, a swimmer who
missed out in '84, didn't make the team in '88, then came back
this year to earn a gold medal -- the ripe old age of 27. Let
that be a lesson: Youth and inexperience are no match for
maturity and determination. )) / /
That's a tough act to follow. But, then, Atlanta
specializes in making the impossible possible. /
Skeptics said you'd never build the Georgia Dome -- but you
did. / They said no American city could dazzle the Olympic
Committee -- but you did. //
They said you'd never win the Games on your first attempt -
- no city ever had -- but you did. / The Games are coming --
just as Americans are coming together. The capital of Georgia is
about to become the sports capital of the world. //
3
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream. " / With us tonight are
people who made dreams a reality. /
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
#
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#
#
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(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
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They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
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FROM:
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SUBJECT: Staffed speech - Olympic Flag Jam
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting -- thousands of
volunteers. What a symbol for the Olympic spirit and the Family
called America. //
Look at this Olympic flag -- brought here by train through
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towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts. / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
team at the White House. ((Of course, I almost didn't recognize
them without commercials. )) //
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
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They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present --
- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
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of
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting -- thousands of
volunteers. What a symbol for the Olympic spirit and the Family
called America. / /
This strives me as a 1.1th overlone
Look at this Olympic flag --- brought here by train through
towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts. / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
team at the White House. ((Of course, I almost didn't recognize
them without commercials. )) //
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
Consider wrether this will he too snippy
2
am. Every time I finish delivering a speech, I half expect the
press corps to hold up cards with a score written on them. )) //
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olymics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. //
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time.' " This year's Olympics team gave us precious
memories, too. / ( (My favorite: Pablo Morales, a swimmer who
missed out in '84, didn't make the team in '88, then came back
this year to earn a gold medal -- the ripe old age of 27. Let
that be a lesson: Youth and inexperience are no match for
maturity and determination. )) //
That's a tough act to follow. But, then, Atlanta
specializes in making the impossible possible. /
Skeptics said you'd never build the Georgia Dome -- but you
did. / They said no American city could dazzle the Olympic
Committee -- but you did. //
They said you'd never win the Games on your first attempt -
- no city ever had -- but you did. / The Games are coming --
just as Americans are coming together. The capital of Georgia is
about to become the sports capital of the world. //
3
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream. = / With us tonight are
people who made dreams a reality. /
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present
I
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
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Draft One
2 SEP 14 P6: 14
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere --- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere time -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome is What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this These setting thousands of
brilliatly symbolize both The spirirof
volunteers What a symbol for the Olympics spinit and the Family
called America. //
Look at this Olympic flag -- brought here by train through
towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts. / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
team at the White House. ( (Of course, I almost didn't recognize
them without commercials. )) //
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
2
am. Every time I finish delivering a speech, I half expect the
press corps to hold up cards with a score written on them. )) //
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olymics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. / /
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time. " This year's Olympics team gave us precious
memories, too. / ( (My favorite: Pablo Morales, a swimmer who
missed out in '84, didn't make the team in '88, then came back
this year to earn a gold medal at the ripe old age of 27. Let
that be a lesson: Youth and inexperience are no match for
maturity and determination )) //
That's a tough act to follow. But, then, Atlanta
specializes in making the impossible possible. /
Skeptics said you'd never build the Georgia Dome -- but you
did. / They said no American city could dazzle the Olympic
Committee -- but you did. //
They said you'd never win the Games on your first attempt -
- no city ever had -- but you did. / The Games are coming --
just as Americans are coming together. The capital of Georgia is
about to become the sports capital of the world. //
3
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is
a
a
dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream. " / With us tonight are
people who made dreams a reality. /
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
# # # #
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting -- thousands of
volunteers. What a symbol for the Olympic spirit and the Family
called America. //
Look at this Olympic flag -- brought here by train through
towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts. / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
team at the White House. ( (Of course, I almost didn't recognize
them without commercials. )) //
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
2
am. Every time I finish delivering a speech, I half expect the
press corps to hold up cards with a score written on them. )) / /
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olymics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. //
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time. " This year's Olympics team gave us precious
memories, too. / ( (My favorite: Pablo Morales, a swimmer who
missed out in '84, didn't make the team in '88, then came back
this year to earn a gold medal -- the ripe old age of 27. Let
that be a lesson: Youth and inexperience are no match for
maturity and determination. ) ) / /
That's a tough act to follow. But, then, Atlanta
specializes in making the impossible possible. /
Skeptics said you'd never build the Georgia Dome -- but you
did. / They said no American city could dazzle the Olympic
Committee -- but you did. //
They said you'd never win the Games on your first attempt -
- no city ever had -- but you did. / The Games are coming --
just as Americans are coming together. The capital of Georgia is
about to become the sports capital of the world. //
3
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream. " / With us tonight are
people who made dreams a reality. /
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
# # # #
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Billy Payne, thank you for that introduction. Let me salute
what you've done for Atlanta and the Olympic movement. / Mayor
Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. USOC President Bill Hybl.
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting -- thousands of
volunteers. What a symbol for the Olympic spirit and the Family
called America. / /
Look at this Olympic flag -- brought here by train through
towns where Georgians wept, embraced, and placed hands over their
hearts. / What a night to be back in the capital of the South. /
You know, for me tonight's like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu
all over again. Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic
team at the White House. ( (Of course, I almost didn't recognize
them without commercials. )) //
I told the Olympic team that like the whole country I was
completely caught up in the Olympic spirit this summer. ((Still
2
am. Every time I finish delivering a speech, I half expect the
press corps to hold up cards with a score written on them. )) / /
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olymics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. //
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time. " This year's Olympics team gave us precious
memories, too. / ( (My favorite: Pablo Morales, a swimmer who
missed out in '84, didn't make the team in '88, then came back
this year to earn a gold medal -- the ripe old age of 27. Let
that be a lesson: Youth and inexperience are no match for
maturity and determination. )) / /
That's a tough act to follow. But, then, Atlanta
specializes in making the impossible possible. /
Skeptics said you'd never build the Georgia Dome -- but you
did. / They said no American city could dazzle the Olympic
Committee -- but you did. //
They said you'd never win the Games on your first attempt -
- no city ever had -- but you did. / The Games are coming --
just as Americans are coming together. The capital of Georgia is
about to become the sports capital of the world. //
3
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream. " / With us tonight are
people who made dreams a reality. /
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
# # # #
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Bill Hybl [HIB bull]], thank you for that introduction.
Mayor Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. And of course, Billy Payne -- a
Bulldog on the football field / a Bulldog for these Olympics. I
salute what you've done for Atlanta and all of Georgia. //
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight. //
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. / And this setting -- thousands of
Georgians -- all members of the Family called America.
Look at this Olympic flag -- a symbol of the kind of world
we want: Where differences are solved peacefully, not violently.
/ What a great night to be back in the capital of the South. /
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time." Already, you should be proud of some precious
memories -- for once again Atlanta has made the impossible
possible. /
Skeptics said that no American city could impress the
Olympic committee so soon after Los Angeles -- but you did. /
2
Their trust means Atlanta will host the 100th anniversary of the
Olympic Games. //
Skeptics said you'd never win the Games on your first
attempt -- no city ever had -- but you did. / To those who said
Atlanta couldn't cut it -- you replied: Any way you cut it, we
can. //
In 1996, Atlanta will host a record number of countries --
the largest peacetime event of the Twentieth Century. The Games
are coming -- just as Americans are coming together. The capital
of Georgia is about to become the sports capital of the world. //
As it does, let's remember past Olympics -- for this event
is like a tapestry -- seamless, indivisible. // For me, tonight
is like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu all over again. Last month I
got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic team at the White House.
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olympics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. /
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a dream. Nothing
happens unless first a dream." With us are people who this year
made dreams a reality. //
3
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion - -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present - -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
# # # #
(Smith/Grossman)
Draft One
September 14, 1992
ATLANTA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: OLYMPIC FLAG JAM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1992
8:00 P.M.
Bill Hybl [HIB bull]], thank you for that introduction.
Mayor Jackson. Andrew Young. Robert Holder. IOC members Anita
DeFrantz and Richard Pound. And of course, Billy Payne -- a
Bulldog on the football field / a Bulldog for these Olympics. I
salute what you've done for Atlanta and all of Georgia. //
It's been said that if the South begins anywhere -- it
begins in Atlanta. Well, let me speak for millions of Americans.
If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere -- they begin in Atlanta,
tonight.
Look at this wonderful new Dome. What a metaphor for
Atlanta's can-do spirit. // And this setting -- thousands of
Georgians -- all members of the Family called America.
Look at this Olympic flag -- a symbol of the kind of world
we want: Where differences are solved peacefully, not violently.
/ What a great night to be back in the capital of the South. /
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a precious
"moment in time. " Already, you should be proud of some precious
memories -- for once again Atlanta has made the impossible
possible. /
Skeptics said that no American city could impress the
Olympic committee so soon after Los Angeles -- but you did. /
2
Their trust means Atlanta will host the 100th anniversary of the
Olympic Games. //
Skeptics said you'd never win the Games on your first
attempt -- no city ever had -- but you did. / To those who said
Atlanta couldn't cut it -- you replied: Any way you cut it, we
can. //
In 1996, Atlanta will host a record number of countries --
the largest peacetime event of the Twentieth Century. The Games
are coming -- just as Americans are coming together. The capital
of Georgia is about to become the sports capital of the world. / /
As it does, let's remember past Olympics -- for this event
is like a tapestry -- seamless, indivisible. For me, tonight is
like Yogi Berra says: Deja vu all over again. Last month I got
to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic team at the White House.
The 1992 team competed hard -- as America always has. /
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. Think of
it: In Barcelona we won 108 medals -- most ever since 1904 in a
non-boycotted Olympics. The Games showed how ours has become one
world -- athletically, as well as economically. They occurred
without boycotts / without terrorism / without politics -- and
that's as it should be. /
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a dream. Nothing
happens unless first a dream." With us tonight are people who
this year made dreams a reality. //
3
They showed how the Olympics are not just poetry in motion -
- but history in action. Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud
to be Americans -- and made America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you -- I am proud to present -
-- the 1992 United States Olympic Athletes.
# # # #
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / Sept. 17
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for millions of Americans who wanted to buy
Remarks at Olympic Flag Jam '92 in
their own home. We've seen what happens
Atlanta, Georgia
when the party of tax-and-spend operates
September 17, 1992
without any checks and balances, and we can-
not do that to the American people again.
Thank you all very much; and Bill Hybl,
I've set out in my program 13 specific chal-
thank you for that introduction; and to Lieu-
lenges, initiatives, actions, challenging the
tenant Governor Pierre Howard, and Ambas-
new Congress to take in the first 100 days
sador Andy Young, and Robert Holder, IOC
of my second term. And November 3d, I'm
member Anita DeFrantz, entertainers, spe-
looking for a mandate to move forward, to
cial entertainers, Dick Clark and Whitney
move forward on this Agenda for American
Houston, Gladys Knight; and of course, Billy
Renewal, an agenda that builds a stronger,
Payne, a Bulldog on the field, a bulldog for
more secure America that we want for our-
these Olympics. Sir, I salute you for what
selves and certainly for these kids here.
you've done for Atlanta and all America.
We've got to remember this one fun-
You know, it's been said that if the South
damental fact: America is the envy of the
world. Governor Clinton and Senator Gore
begins anywhere, it begins in Atlanta. Let me
speak for millions of Americans. If the 1996
would have you believe that we're a nation,
here's what they said, somewhere south of
Olympics begin anywhere, they begin in At-
lanta tonight. Look at this wonderful new
Germany but just ahead of Sri Lanka. They
dome-what a metaphor for this region's
are wrong. We are the most respected Nation
can-do spirit-and this setting: thousands of
in the entire world. We're that, not because
Georgians, all members of the family called
our Government is great, but because our
America. Look at this Olympic flag, a symbol
people are great and because the American
of the kind of world we want where dif-
people are builders and dreamers and
ferences are solved peacefully, not violently.
dreamers who build.
What a great night to be back in the heart
I am delighted to be here. Let me tell you
of the South.
this. I'm sorry that Barbara is not here. She's
meeting me in downtown Atlanta in a few
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang
minutes. But I am absolutely convinced that
about a "precious moment in time." And al-
we're going to have change this year. We're
ready you should be proud of some precious
going to have a new Senator from the State
memories, for once again, the South has
of Georgia, Paul Coverdell. Clearly, we've
made the impossible possible.
got to elect Mac to the House. He's a good
man, and he knows what change is all about.
Skeptics said that no American city could
I don't care what the liberals think about
impress the Olympic committee so soon after
it; I am not going to stop talking about
Los Angeles, but you did. Their trust means
strengthening the American family, the val-
Atlanta will host the 100th anniversary of the
ues that we have tried to emulate in the
Olympic games. Skeptics said you'd never
White House. So let them knock us. Let
win the games on your first attempt, no city
them tear us down. I will continue to find
ever had, but you did. In 1996 you'll host
ways to help every family in America
a record number of countries, the largest
strengthen the values that we hold so dear.
peacetime event of the 20th century.
Thank you. Now elect these good men.
The games are coming just as Americans
Vote for me. And may God bless each and
are coming together. The capital of Georgia
every one of you. Thank you.
is about to become the sports capital of the
entire world. As it does, let's remember past
Note: The President spoke at 3:39 p.m. at
Olympics, for this event is like a tapestry,
the Avery of Walnut Creek development area.
seamless, indivisible. And for me, tonight is
In his remarks, he referred to Jerry Kopp,
like Yogi Berra says, "Déjà vu all over again."
chairman, Republican Party of Clayton
County and president, Koppar Corp. (devel-
Last month I got to meet the 1992 summer
oper of Avery of Walnut Creek).
Olympic team at the White House. And the
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Sept. 17 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
Adminis
team competed hard, as America always has,
the bill will drive up cable industry costs, re-
This
competed to win and did, as America always
sulting in higher consumer rates, not rate re-
Preside
does. Think of it, in Barcelona we won 108
ductions as promised by the supporters of
by Gov.
medals, the most ever since 1904 in a
the bill.
to the 1
nonboycotted Olympics.
The bill will also restrain continued inno-
tion ca
The games showed how the Olympics have
vation in the industry, cost the economy jobs,
custom
changed the world, changed the world for
reduce consumer programming choices, and
retard the deployment of growth-oriented in-
quirem
the better, athletically as well as economi-
mum F
cally. They occurred without boycotts, with-
vestments critical to the future of our Na-
Guam \
out terrorism, without politics, and that is as
tion's communications infrastructure.
it should be.
My vision for the future of the commu-
rupted
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic
nications industry is based on the principles
is a dream. Nothing happens unless first a
of greater competition, entrepreneurship,
dream." With us tonight are the people who
and less economic regulation. This legislation
this year made dreams a reality. They showed
fails each of these tests and is illustrative of
how the Olympics are not just poetry in mo-
the Congressional mandates and excessive
White
tion but history in action; athletes, heroes
regulations that drag our economy down.
Refor
who made us proud to be Americans and
Congress would best serve consumer wel-
Home
made America proud.
fare by promoting vigorous competition, not
Septen
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, and I
massive re-regulation.
am proud to present the United States Olym-
For these reasons I will veto S. 12 if it
As p
pic athletes.
is presented to me, and I urge its rejection
and str
when the House and Senate consider the
Preside
Conference Report.
ment of
Note: The President spoke at 8:07 p.m. in
Sincerely,
(HUD
the Georgia Dome. In his remarks, he re-
form d
ferred to William J. Hybl, president, U.S.
George Bush
owners
Olympic Committee; and Robert Holder and
constru
Billy Payne, cochairman and chairman, re-
Note: Identical letters were sent to Thomas
The
spectively, Atlanta Committee for Olympic
S. Foley, Speaker of the House of Representa-
form,
games. A tape was not available for verifica-
tives; Robert H. Michel, House Republican
tion of the content of these remarks.
action,
leader; George J. Mitchell, Senate majority
the $5
leader; and Robert Dole, Senate Republican
buyers
leader.
the Pr
do eve
econor
Letter to Congressional Leaders on
its han
Cable Television Legislation
White House Statement on Disaster
The
September 17, 1992
Relief for Guam
will re
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Senator:)
September 17, 1992
15-yea
(Dear Congressman:)
mates
I am writing to express my strong opposi-
The President today announced that he
mortg
tion to the Conference Report to accompany
has amended his August 28, 1992, declara-
front I
S. 12 (Cable Television Consumer Protection
tion of a major disaster in the Territory of
of $6
and Competition Act of 1992), which the
Guam to waive Territory and local cost shar-
$65,00
House and Senate will consider in the next
ing requirements, where permitted to do so
ance I
several days.
by law, to allow reimbursement of 95 percent
saving
This legislation will hurt Americans by im-
of eligible public assistance costs exceeding
over t
posing a wide array of costly, burdensome,
$10 per capita, and to waive the cost sharing
possib
and unnecessary requirements on the cable
requirement for the individual and family
year I
industry and the government agencies that
grant program as allowed under the provi-
risk to
regulate it. The heavy-handed provisions of
sions of the Insular Act.
term I
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
September 17, 1992
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT OLYMPIC FLAG JAM '92
Georgia Dome
Atlanta, Georgia
8:07 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. And Bill Hybl,
thank you for that introduction. And to Lieutenant Governor Pierre
Howard, and Ambassador Andy Young, and Robert Holder, IOC member
Anita DeFrantz, entertainers -- special entertainers, Dick Clark and
Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight. And of course, Billy Payne, a
Bulldog on the field, a bulldog for these Olympics. (Applause.)
Sir, I salute you for what you've done for Atlanta and all America.
You know, it's been said that if the South begins
anywhere it begins in Atlanta. (Applause.) Let me speak for
millions of Americans. If the 1996 Olympics begin anywhere they
begin in Atlanta tonight. And look at this wonderful new Dome. What
a metaphor for this region's can-do spirit. And this setting:
thousands of Georgians, all members of the family called America.
Look at this Olympic flag, a symbol of the kind of world
we want where differences are solved peacefully, not violently. What
a great night to back in the heart of the south.
A little while ago Whitney Houston sang about a
"precious moment in time." And already you should be proud of some
precious memories, for once again, the South has made the impossible
possible.
Skeptics said that no American city could impress the
Olympic Committee so soon after Los Angeles -- but you did. And
their trust means Atlanta will host the 100th anniversary of the
Olympic Games. (Applause.) Skeptics said you'd never win the Games
on your first attempt, no city ever had -- but you did. (Applause.)
And in 1996 you'll host a record number of countries, the largest
peacetime event of the 20th century.
And the Games are coming just as Americans are coming
together. The capital of Georgia is about to become the sports
capital of the entire world. (Applause.) And as it does, let's
remember past Olympics, for this event is like a tapestry --
seamless, indivisible. And for me, tonight is like Yogi Berra says
-- Deja vu all over again.
Last month I got to meet the 1992 Summer Olympic Team at
the White House. And the team competed hard, as America always has.
Competed to win -- and did -- as America always does. And think of
it. In Barcelona, we won 108 medals, the most ever since 1904 in a
nonboycotted Olympics. (Applause.)
The games showed how the Olympics have changed the
world, changed the world for the better, athletically as well as
economically. And they occurred without boycotts, without terrorism,
without politics. And that is as it should be.
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And Carl Sandburg once wrote, "The Republic is a dream.
Nothing happens unless first a dream." With us tonight are the
people who this year made dreams a reality. They showed how the
Olympics are not just poetry in motion, but history in action.
Athletes -- heroes -- who made us proud to be Americans and made
America proud.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, and I am proud to
present the United States Olympic Athletes. (Applause.)
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