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emorandum of
Week Ending Friday, October 23, 1992
ongress
letter-1976
Remarks to the Community in
The President. You know, we've led the
Edison, New Jersey
United States through a very difficult global
October 16, 1992
transition, and I am very proud that the world
qi Government Assets
is safer for our kids. And does that matter?
anks-2037
The President. Thank you very, very
You bet it does. The fear of nuclear war is
much. And I am delighted to be back here
less.
to insurance-1974
in New Jersey; and great to be in Middlesex
We've kept our economy afloat when many
County, and great to fly over in that heli-
of those European economies are drowning,
ws Media
copter with Governor Tom Kean. I wish he
and the Europeans would trade with us in
were still Governor of this State. While we're
one minute. We've kept inflation down.
talking about good-whoops-got a Demo-
We've kept interest rates down. We have
cratic bee here. [Laughter] Let me just say
made our industries stronger and more com-
at the beginning that New Jersey needs Bob
petitive. And I am proud of our leadership.
Franks and Al Palermo in Washington. We've
For all his rhetoric about change, Bill Clin-
got to clean House. Get Bob Franks and Al
ton offers a very old path: more Government,
Week-2022
Palermo down there.
more regulation, and more taxes; more Gov-
sis Awareness
You know, this week on your TV screens
ernment, more regulation, and more taxes.
Audience members. Boo-o-o!
ek for a Drug-Free
you saw a spectacle of intense competition,
The President. We must not let Clinton
breathtaking battle of wits and courage, a
ent
spine-tingling fight to the finish. I am talking
do this to our country.
Audience members. We want Bush! We
about the Pirates-Braves game, of course.
want Bush! We want Bush!
[Laughter] You know, I sort of identify with
the Atlanta Braves, because politics is like
The President. All right. Listen to this
residential
baseball: It ain't over until the last batter
program. Let me tell you about Governor
Air Act-1978
swings. And we are going to win this election.
Clinton's program. In June, Governor Clin-
ton promised $150 billion in new taxes, plus
We're going to surprise the pundits-
$220 billion in new spending. I thought that
dent-2067
what's this bee here?-surprise the pundits,
would satisfy his appetite, but that's just an
press releases-
annoy the media, and hit a home run on No-
hors d'oeuvre, because ever since then, Bill
vember 3d. The reason is clear: Our ideas
Clinton has made new promises, $1 billion
se
are better for America. My opponents, sorry
in new Government spending every single
he Senate-2067
opponents, pathetic, try to tell you that
day.
America is in decline, and we are not in de-
Audience members. Boo-o-o!
in October 23, the
cline. Not so. Our people are still the best
The President. Who is going to pay Bill's
he Press Secretary
educated, and our economy is still the most
bill? Of course, Governor Clinton says he's
dynamic. Our companies and our workers are
only going to tax the rich. But everybody out
ative Committee of the
still more productive than any other in the
there with $22,000 in income better be
esident (37 FR 23607;
entire world.
ready, because he's going to sock it to the
You know-
perintendent of Docu-
working people in this country.
ashington, DC 20402.
Audience members. Bush! Bush! Bush!
Audience members. Boo-o-o!
al Documents will be
Four more years! Four more years! Four
The President. He'll go after the cab driv-
rs for $55.00 per year
oreign subscribers for
more years!
ers and the teachers and the nurses and the
endent of Documents,
The President. You know, if we'd have
middle class.
on, DC 20402. The
listened to this nuclear-
for foreign mailing).
Let me say this: Higher taxes do not create
iblication of material
Audience members. Four more years!
new jobs. They destroy that. You've seen it
of Presidential Docu-
Four more years! Four more years!
when their man, Governor Florio, was elect-
1971
1972
Oct. 16 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
ed. Governor Florio has too much taxes. So
The President. You see-these guys.
does Governor Clinton. That Florio-Clinton
Where was Bill?
combination, they kicked half a million jobs
Audience members. We want Clinton!
out of New Jersey. When Governor Kean was
We want Clinton! We want Clinton!
here, we were building jobs.
The President. No. You see, I'm glad
But I have a very different agenda, a plan
we've led in foreign policy, because now we'll
to control the growth of mandatory spending
use those alliances that have made the world
and get the taxes down so we can create good
more peaceful to bring more prosperity to
jobs, create them. We're going to win the
the workers right here in America.
new economic competition. Our Agenda for
I also want to do for the country what Gov-
American Renewal includes the steps that we
ernor Kean has tried to do when he was Gov-
must take to create good jobs today and build
ernor here, change our schools. Make our
a stronger America, and some of these ideas
education system better for all. I am proud
are being tried. But working with a new Con-
of what we have done already. We have edu-
gress, we're going to put this entire agenda
cational standards nationally for the first time
into effect and get America moving, get rid
in the history of this country. We want to
of these Democrats from Congress and get
let the parents choose the schools, public,
them moving.
private, or religious. Every parent should be
Audience members. We want Bush! We
able to choose his children's schools.
want Bush! We want Bush!
You know, I believe that small business is
The President. One way to do it is to tear
the backbone of our economy creating two
down barriers to free and fair trade so that
out of every three new jobs. Bill Clinton
we can create good jobs for American work-
wants to slap a tax on small business. I say
ers. In the past 3 years, our exports to Japan
if we really want to help small business, let's
have increased 12 times faster than our im-
give them relief from taxation, regulation,
ports from Japan. Whether you shop in
and litigation.
Tokyo or Trenton, chances are that the goods
Now, let me mention just another subject
don't say "Made in Japan" or "Made in Ger-
the New Jerseyans know about, and that is
many," they say "Made in the United States
auto insurance. At the root of many of our
of America."
problems is a legal system that is out of con-
Today in New Jersey one out of every six
trol. I want to do something about these
jobs is tied into foreign trade. And the aver-
crazy lawsuits. Governor Clinton and the trial
age export-related job pays 17 percent more
lawyers do not want to do anything about
than the traditional job. So if we want the
it.
sons and daughters of steel workers to have
You know, 15 percent of American compa-
good jobs, we've got to fight for free and fair
nies report that they have laid off workers
trade. Do it the New Jersey way, more ex-
because of high premiums from liability in-
ports.
surance. Experts estimate that over $20 bil-
We've already got a great new trade agree-
lion of our health care costs come from doc-
ment-one that Governor Clinton has waf-
tors and nurses doing unnecessary tests be-
fled on. He waffles on everything. He's on
cause they're afraid that a lawyer is going to
one side and then the other. We've got a
sue them, and auto insurance costs continue
good trade agreement, and I'm going to fight
to rise, as New Jerseyans know better than
for more trade agreements. Just as we once
almost anyone. One big cause is our lawsuit-
used our military alliances to win the cold
happy legal system. Thousands of people
war, we will use our economic alliances to
enter frivolous lawsuits for pain and suffer-
win the new business war.
ing. But the lion's share of the benefits goes
[At this point, there was a disruption in the
not to people who are injured but to the trial
audience.]
lawyers. I say we must reform our mal-
I wish these draft dodgers would shut up
practice laws and our product liability laws.
so I can finish my speech. It's pathetic.
When Congress comes back, I'm going to
Audience members. Where was George?
introduce a new proposal to allow all Ameri-
Where was George? Where was George?
cans to opt out of the so-called pain and suf-
rge Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / Oct. 16
1973
-these guys.
fering standard. You know, this reform allows
Clinton's past, a pattern of deception. Char-
States to go even further than New Jersey's
acter does matter. A pattern of deception is
want Clinton!
landmark insurance reforms.
not right for the Oval Office. You cannot be
ton!
Audience members. Bill's a fake! Bill's a
leader of the world, you cannot be leader
see, I'm glad
fake! Bill's a fake!
of this country if you have a pattern of decep-
ause now we'll
The President. Thank you very much.
tion.
ade the world
But anyway, this proposal will save Amer-
You know, last night Governor Clinton said
prosperity to
ican drivers 20 to 30 billion dollars in insur-
he was not interested in my character. He
ica.
ance premiums every year.
said, I quote, "I want to change the character
ntry what Gov-
So these are part of our Agenda for Amer-
of the Presidency." Well, let me tell you
en he was Gov-
ican Renewal. But the election is a lot more
something. You cannot separate the char-
ols. Make our
about other things, the best economic plan.
acter of the President from the character of
II. I am proud
It's about another virtue, and it's called trust.
the Presidency. They go together. You can-
We have edu-
It's called trust. Who do you trust to be Presi-
not be one kind of man and another kind
or the first time
dent of the United States?
of President. It is that simple.
'. We want to
You know, I've got to tell you, I enjoyed
You know, I've been there. I've had to
chools, public,
last night's debate, and I'm grateful to have
make some tough decisions in that Oval Of-
rent should be
a chance to have Americans compare my
hools.
views with my opponents'. But it's difficult
fice. I hope this doesn't happen, but the next
hall business is
to debate Clinton because he comes down
President who may have to send our young
on every side of every issue. You can't do
men, women in harm's way. And the next
y creating two
that as President of the United States. You've
President will have to stand up to the special
6. Bill Clinton
got to make a decision. You can't be popular
interests and that big-spending Congress. In
business. I say
! business, let's
to every group. And yes, he ought to tell the
the White House you cannot make every-
on, regulation,
truth.
body happy, and you have to level with the
Audience members. We want Bush! We
American people. He is not capable of doing
that.
nother subject
want Bush! We want Bush!
ut, and that is
The President. Thank you. Look, a lot of
So my problem is this pattern of deception.
being President is about respect for that of-
We cannot have this pattern of deception
.f many of our
t is out of con-
fice and about telling the truth and serving
brought into the Oval Office. I believe you
g about these
your country. You are all familiar with Gov-
cannot lead the American people by mislead-
on and the trial
ernor Clinton's various stories on what he did
ing the American people.
anything about
to evade the draft. He still has not leveled
Now, you know, we've had Presidents
with the American people. He still hasn't told
from the South and from the North; Presi-
the truth.
dents who were rich, Presidents who were
erican compa-
id off workers
Last night you heard Governor Clinton
poor. But rich or poor, southern or northern,
om liability in-
state that he was absolutely against allowing
you must have integrity. And that's what it
t over $20 bil-
parents to use tax dollars to send their kids
takes to lead this great land.
ome from doc-
to private or religious schools. But he used
I think the American people are begin-
ssary tests be-
to be for the idea.
ning, as they focus in on the final part of
yer is going to
What about limiting the terms of Members
this election, they're saying: Who do you
costs continue
of Congress? I am strongly for it. He said
trust? Who do you believe? Who do you trust
)W better than
he was interested, and now he's against it.
to be in the Oval Office?
is our lawsuit-
Let's limit the terms of Members of Con-
You know, last night in that debate I asked
ads of people
gress.
the American people to imagine what would
in and suffer-
Just this morning in the Los Angeles
happen if a crisis occurred that could affect
benefits goes
Times, there's an article suggesting that Gov-
you and your family. Who would you prefer
but to the trial
ernor Clinton is already preparing yet an-
to lead in a crisis? And so this is the question
orm our mal-
other economic program, with billions of dol-
that I'm going to ask all of you to ask when
t liability laws.
lars more in new spending. But his advisers
you go into that voting booth. I hope because
k, I'm going to
won't spell it out until after the election.
of my character, my judgment, my ideas, that
llow all Ameri-
Now, you might say, why is this important?
I have earned your trust to lead America
1 pain and suf-
Because there's a clear pattern to Governor
again.
1974
Oct. 16 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
Thank you all and may God bless you.
drop sharply. Under current law, however,
Thank you for a wonderful rally. Thanks a
consumers cannot purchase auto insurance
lot. Thank you so much.
that omits coverage for pain and suffering.
The Solution
Note: The President spoke at 4:23 p.m. at
Middlesex County Community College. This
The President stated that on the first day
item was not received in time for publication
of the next session of Congress, he will sub-
in the appropriate issue.
mit legislation proposing a Federal statute to
permit purchasers of automobile insurance
to opt out of pain and suffering claims.
Under the President's proposal:
White House Fact Sheet: Consumer
Consumers would be allowed to waive
Choice in Auto Insurance
their right to sue for noneconomic (i.e.,
October 16, 1992
pain and suffering) damages. In return,
they would be insulated from non-
President Bush announced a proposal
economic damage claims by other mo-
today that would allow consumers to save 20
torists.
to 30 percent on their auto insurance pre-
Those electing to waive the right to sue
miums, for a potential nationwide savings of
for noneconomic damages would pur-
$20 to $30 billion annually. These savings
chase personal insurance protection
would be achieved by giving consumers the
coverage, under which they would col-
opportunity to waive their right to sue for
lect economic damages without regard
pain and suffering damages (thereby also in-
to fault from their own insurer instead
sulating themselves against lawsuits for such
of suing other motorists. This would
damages) and to elect insurance coverage
largely eliminate litigation costs and
payable by their own insurer regardless of
avoid the lengthy payment delays (usu-
fault.
ally 18 months or more) that are com-
The Problem
mon under the current system.
Those motorists not waiving this right
The current auto insurance system is a
would retain their coverage under the
source of consumer outrage. Insurance pre-
tort liability system. They would pur-
miums, now more than $1,000 per car in
chase coverage from their own insurer
many areas, grew at almost 3 times the rate
to cover all damages (for both economic
of inflation in the 1980's, forcing many lower
and noneconomic losses) negligently
income Americans to drive uninsured.
caused by drivers who elect the personal
A root cause for escalating rates is the pain
insurance protection plan.
and suffering component of tort awards. Na-
All motorists would retain the right to
tionwide, coverage for pain and suffering
sue for pain and suffering caused by in-
awards constitute 15 percent of insurance
toxicated or criminally negligent drivers.
costs, while litigation costs (which are driven
All motorists would also be able to sue
largely by the prospect of pain and suffering
for all economic damages based on fault
awards) account for another 10 percent.
in excess of their own insurance cov-
There are other wasteful costs as well
erage.
under the current system, such as incentives
to inflate medical costs. In particular, a re-
The Benefits of the President's Proposal
cent study by the Insurance Research Coun-
Although the proposal would benefit all
cil showed that people involved in auto acci-
motorists, the greatest cost benefits would go
dents obtain more expensive medical treat-
to consumers in high-premium areas, and es-
ment if they file a claim against the other
pecially to poor, inner city residents, many
driver than if they collect from their own in-
of whom now drive illegally without insur-
surer, regardless of fault.
ance. This proposal presents a sharp contrast
If there were fewer lawsuits for pain and
to the nonmarket approaches preferred by
suffering, overall auto insurance rates could
the Democrats, such as mandatory rollbacks,
356751SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/16/92
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DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1992
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
BOSKIN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
GROOMES
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
10 P1:40
October 16, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
STEVE PROVOST
R
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED REMARKS FOR EDISON, NJ
I. SUMMARY
On Friday, October 16, at 4:25 p.m., you will address a
crowd of about 10,000 at Middlesex Community College.
II. DISCUSSION
Your remarks (approximately 18 minutes / cards) cover the
difference between your economic plan and Governor Clinton's tax-
and-spend plan. They also include a discussion of why character
counts, and a rebuttal to Governor Clinton's argument against
character in last night's debate. There is a brief announcement
of new auto insurance legislation to bring consumer relief to
crowded states like New Jersey.
(Provost/Walters)
October 15, 1992
2:00 pm
10 21:40
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean -- it's great to be back in
New Jersey -- and great to be here in Middlesex County.
This week on your TV screens -- you saw a spectacle of
intense competition -- a breathtaking battle of wits and courage
-- a spine-tingling fight to the finish.
I'm not talking about the Presidential debates. I'm talking
about the Pirates-Braves game.
You know, I sort of identify with the Atlanta Braves.
Because politics is like baseball. Believe me, the game ain't
over -- until the last batter swings. //
Look, there are still several innings to play in this
election. And you know -- we're going to surprise the pundits -
- annoy the media -- and hit a homerun on November 3rd.//
I believe it -- fundamentally -- because when it comes to
creating jobs and a strong economy -- our ideas are better for
America.
Listening to my opponents in this campaign -- you get the
sense that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
challenges, but we must never forget -- that our people are
still the best educated -- our economy still the most dynamic --
our companies and our workers still more productive -- than any
other in the world.//
We have led the United States through a difficult global
transition. We have made the world safer for our kids. Does
that matter -- you bet it does. //
We have kept our economy afloat at a time when most other
economies are drowning. For all the pain in America today, the
Europeans would swap places with us in a minute. For all the
global economic problems -- we have kept inflation down, we have
kept interest rates down -- and we have made our industries
stronger and more competitive. I am proud of our leadership. //
As the world emerges from this transition, we must ask --
which path should we take to prosperity?
For all his rhetoric about change, Bill Clinton offers a
very old path -- more government, more regulations, more taxes.
I don't believe America should walk this path. //
:
In June, Governor Clinton promised $150 billion in new taxes
-- plus $220 billion in new spending. I thought that would
satisfy his appetite -- but it turned out to be just an hors
d'oerve.
Because every day since then -- Bill Clinton has made a new
promise -- at a rate of a billion dollars a day. That's right.
A billion dollars in new government spending -- every single day.
Who is going to pay Bill's -- bill? Well, Governor Clinton
will tell you it's the rich -- the people who make over $200,000
-- the ones you see on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
But the Governor's numbers just don't add up. Yesterday
morning on CBS, an independent economist admitted that there is
2
no way Governor Clinton can raise $150 billion by taxing the rich
alone.
So he's going to go after the same people who always pay --
the cab drivers, the beauticians, the teachers, the nurses --
the middle class.
I say the middle-class doesn't need rhetoric -- you need
real relief -- from higher taxes.
Higher taxes don't create jobs -- they destroy jobs. You've
seen that here in New Jersey -- when Governor Clinton and a big-
spending legislature took a bit out of your wallet. Half a
million jobs were chased away.
Don't kid yourselves. Putting Bill Clinton in cahoots with
a Democratic Congress -- would be just like giving Imelda Marcos
the key to your shoe closet. Our economy deserves better//
I have a very different agenda -- a plan to control the
growth of mandatory spending and cut taxes, so we can create good
jobs. To create incentives for savings and get the deficit off
our kids' shoulders. A plan to invest in our people -- so that
we can win the new economic competition. //
My Agenda for American Renewal includes the steps we must
take to create good jobs today -- and build a stronger America
tomorrow.
Some of my ideas are underway, many have yet to be tried.
But working with a new Congress -- we will put this entire Agenda
in effect -- and will get America moving again.
3
Step number one is to tear down barriers to free and fair
trade -- so that we can create good jobs for American workers.
I'm proud that in the midst of this global downturn --
America has regained the title -- of the export king -- of the
entire world. // And here's something you won't see on the news
tonight. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or Trenton, chances are that the goods in the
store say not "Made In Japan" -- not "Made in Germany" -- but --
"Made In The USA. / /
By prying open new foreign markets, we will provide good
jobs for our kids and grandkids. Today in New Jersey, one out of
six jobs are tied to foreign trade. Already, the average export-
related job pays 17 percent more than a traditional job. So if
we want the sons and daughter of steel workers to have good jobs,
we must fight for free and fair trade. 11
I'm proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
week we initiated the historic North American Free Trade
Agreement -- forging a $6 trillion dollar market -- from Manitoba
to Mexico -- that will create 175,000 additional American jobs./ /
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements -- with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
used our military alliances to win the Cold War, we can use our
economic alliances to win the new business war. Because give the
American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
compete, and out-produce -- any other in the world. //
4
But let's not kid ourselves -- we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. Our kids future is at stake, we must have
the courage to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals -- today we
do.//
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America -- the right to choose their kids
schools. Public, private or religious. / /
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. Bill Clinton wants to
slap small business with new taxes to pay for all his promises.
I say if we really want to help small business -- lets give them
relief -- from taxation, regulation and litigation. //
5
Step number four of my agenda is to create economic security
-- for every working man and woman.
Today, family budgets are under assault -- from the threat
of job loss, and the rising cost of health care -- and even auto
insurance.
At the root of the many of these problems -- is a legal
system that is out of control.
Today, 15 percent of American companies report that they
have laid off workers -- because of high premiums from liability
insurance.
Experts estimate that over $20 billion of our health costs -
- comes from doctors and nurses doing unnecessary tests, because
they are afraid a lawyer will sue them. //
And auto insurance costs continue to rise -- as New
Jerseyans know better than anyone else. One big cause is our
lawsuit happy legal system. Thousands of people enter frivolous
lawsuits for pain and suffering -- but the lions share of the
benefit goes not to people who are injured, but to the trial
lawyers in their tasselled loafers.
I'm already fighting to reform our malpractice laws and our
product liability laws. As soon as Congress returns, I will
announce a new proposal, to allow all Americans to opt out of the
so-called "pain and suffering standard."
This reform will allows states to go even further than New
Jersey's auto insurance reforms. It could save American drivers
$20 to $30 billion in premiums every year. It won't make the
6
trial lawyers happy -- but I didn't get elected President to make
the trial lawyers happy. My job is to protect the middle-
class. //
These are parts of my Agenda for American Renewal.
They offers the promise of a very different America, than the
tax and spend policies Governor Clinton proposes.
But this election is about even more than who has the best
economic plan. This election is also about an old virtue --
called trust.
Now, I have to admit, I enjoyed last night's debate, and I
am grateful for the chance to have Americans compare my views
with my opponents.
But I also have to tell you -- it is difficult to debate
Governor Clinton -- because he comes down on so many sides of so
many issues.
You are all familiar with Governor Clinton's various stories
on what he did to evade the draft. He still hasn't leveled with
the American people.
Last night, you heard Governor Clinton state unequivocally
that he was absolutely against allowing parents to use tax
dollars to send their kids to private or religious schools. But
you know, he used to be for the idea, until he met with the
teachers union bosses. Then he backed off.
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? Well,
I want to limit the terms -- and give government back to the
people. But last night, Governor Clinton said he was against
7
that idea, but you know, last January -- he said term limits was
something you should decide. / /
And just this morning in The Los Angeles Times, there's an
article suggesting that Governor Clinton is already preparing a
new economic program -- with billions more in new spending --
but his advisors won't spell out the detail until after November
3rd.
Now, why is this important -- because there is a pattern to
Governor Clinton's past -- a pattern of deception. That concerns
me. Because let me be clear -- we are not running for dog
catcher -- or governor of a tiny state. We're running to be
President of the United States -- leader of the world. You must
trust the leader who sits in the Oval Office. //
Last night, Governor Clinton said something that I thought
about this morning. He said that he was not interested in my
character. Instead, he said -- and I quote -- "I want to change
the character of the Presidency."
Well, Governor Clinton -- you cannot separate the character
of the President -- from the character of the Presidency.
No matter how hard you try, you cannot be one kind of man -
- and another kind of President. / /
I've been in the Oval Office -- I know the tough decisions
that a President must make.
I hope this doesn't happen, but the next President may have
to send our young men and women into harm's way.
8
The next President will have to stand up to the special
interests -- and the big spending Congress.
In the White House, you cannot make everybody happy. And
you have to level with people.
My problem with Governor Clinton -- is this pattern of
deception. Call me old fashioned, but I believe you cannot lead
the American people -- by misleading them.
We've had Presidents from the South and Presidents from the
North. Presidents who are rich and Presidents who are poor. But
rich or poor, southern or Northern, you must have integrity to
lead this great land. //
So that's why character is important. That is why I will
take my case to the American people. Make the case that our
ideas are right to renew America -- and that I have demonstrated
the integrity, the character -- to lead this great nation in the
next four years.
Last night I asked the American people to imagine what
would happen -- if a crisis occurred -- that could affect you and
your family.
Who would you prefer to lead America in this crisis?
That is the question you must ask when you go into the
voting booth. Because of my character, my judgement, my ideas -
- I have earned your trust to lead America again.
Thank you very much. God bless the United States of
America.
# # #
9
Document No. 356751ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
10/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 10/15 COB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EDISON, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 - 4:25 p.m.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
X MOORE
SCOWCROFT
X
MULLINS
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BATES
PORTER
BRADY
X
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
N/C
SMITH N/C
DEMAREST N/C
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
X
ZOELLICK
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than COB, TODAY, OCTOBER 15, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
called 4:30
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Provost/Walters)
October 15, 1992
2015 P2:55
12:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean .
It's great to be back in New Jersey -- and it's especially
great to be here in Middlesex County.
The way I see it -- if we carry Middlesex County -- we carry
New Jersey -- and if we carry New Jersey -- we can carry
America. //
I know the polls could look a little better these days, but
I think the American people are beginning to understand what is
really at stake in this election.
Listening to the other side -- you probably get the idea
that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
challenges. But we should never forget that our people are still
the best educated -- our economy still the most dynamic -- our
workers still more productive -- than any other workers in the
world. //
I'm proud of what we have accomplished the past four years -
- to strengthen America's leadership.
Four years ago, I said that we would bring (40 million)
disabled Americans into our economic mainstream. We delivered.
I said I would do what no President has done for a decade -- and
start to clean our air of acid rain. We delivered. I said we
would strengthen the family -- by letting parents -- not the
government -- choose our kids child care. We delivered again. //
And I'm proud that on our watch -- more than a billion people --
almost one-fifth of the population of the entire world -- have
enjoyed the first breath of freedom. // I'm proud that we stood
up to a Baghdad Bully -- and led the world in saying "no" to
aggression. //
And I'm especially proud -- that the children here with us
today -- will grow up in a world that is safer -- because we
reduced the awful nightmare of nuclear weapons. //
It may be tempting to believe that we can turn the American
Commander-in-Chief into the Maytag Repairman. But sometime in
the next four years -- no one knows when -- no one knows where -
- a crisis will come. And the nation will look to one man to
lead.
Remember back in 1979, what Jimmy Carter said in the days
after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? He said he'd learned more
about the Soviets "in the past week" than in all his time in
office.
We learned something then too. We learned the Oval Office
is no place for an amateur. America can't afford a Commander-
in-Chief for whom a world crisis is "on-the-job" training.
When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait -- I took a stand -- Bill
Clinton took a powder. Governor Clinton today says he was for
America's military intervention. But back then he said -- and I
quote -- "I guess I would have voted with the majority, but I
agree with the arguments the minority made."
2
In the Oval Office -- you can't pull a Clinton -- you can't
have it both ways.
What about when Russian hardliners tried to topple Boris
Yelstin. Governor Clinton said -- and I quote -- " ".
Governor Clinton took a stand for waffles -- I stood beside
Boris Yeltsin -- and took a stand for freedom.
As long as I am President, I will keep America safe and
secure.
But you see, international experience counts for more than
handling crises and negotiating missile treaties. America needs
a leader with international experience -- to lead the way in our
new global economy -- so we can create good jobs here in New
Jersey.
I have laid out my Agenda for American Renewal -- the steps
we must take to win the global economic competition -- to create
good jobs with high wages -- for all the kids here today.
Step number one is to tear down barriers to free and fair
trade -- so that we can create good jobs for American workers.
Today, we are in a global economic downturn. There is
anxiety here at home, people are worried about their jobs,
college graduates find it hard to get work. But let's keep our
problems in perspective.
Last night, you heard alot of talk about Germany and Japan.
Let's not forget -- our economy is stronger than theirs.
Interest rates and inflation are at record lows. Our share of
world manufacturing has gone up -- for the first time in 40
3
years. Our standard of living is the world's highest -- you can
buy more in America for less than anywhere else in the world.
And we have regained the title -- of the world's leading
exporter. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or (Middlesex County town), chances are that
the goods in the store say not "Made In Japan,' -- not "Made in
Germany" -- but -- "Made In The USA. '//
We have managed the world economy through a period of
transition -- and we have stayed away from the disaster of the
late 70's. Now we can lead the world economy to recovery -- if
we take the right steps today.
By prying open new foreign markets, we will provide good
jobs for our kids and grandkids. Already, the average export-
related job pays 17 percent more than a traditional job. So if
we want the sons and daughter of steel workers to have good jobs,
we must fight for free and fair trade. //
I'm proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
week we signed the historic North American Free Trade Agreement -
- forging a $6 trillion dollar market -- from Manitoba to Mexico
-- that will create 175,000 additional American jobs. //
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements -- with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
used our military alliances to win the old Cold War, we can use
our economic alliances to win the new business war. Because give
4
the American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
compete, and out-produce -- any other in the world. //
But let's not kid ourselves -- we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. We need to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals -- today we
do. / /
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America -- the right to choose their kids
schools. Public, private or religious. / /
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. And small business
will lead the new economic recovery -- if we can provide the kind
5
of relief I'm fighting for - relief from taxation, regulation and
litigation./
Step number four of my agenda is to create economic security
-- for every working man and woman.
Look at the pressures on the average family paycheck. The
threat of job loss, the rising cost of health care, auto
insurance premiums -- which grew at three times the rate of
inflation in the 1980's -- mean you have to able to afford a BMW,
to put a clunker on the road.
At the roots of the each of these problems --- is a legal
system that is out of control.
(15) percent of American companies today report that they
have laid off workers -- because of high premiums from auto
insurance.
Experts estimate that up to $50 billion of our health costs
-- comes from defensive medicine -- doctors and nurses doing
unnecessary tests. //
In Newark, it costs $2,000 dollars to insure a car -- that
you bought for $8,000. The same is true in Detroit. Los Angeles
and other major cities. And when the insurance payment is more
than the car payment -- it's time to stand up for people's
wallets.
One big problem is our lawsuit happy legal system.
Thousands of people enter frivolous lawsuits for pain and
suffering -- but we all end up footing the bill. Who benefits?
6
Not the people who are injured -- the lawyers end up benefitting.
It's time to change the system.
So today I am announcing new legislation -- that will allow
all Americans to opt out of the so-called pain and suffering
standard. This reform goes even further than New Jersey's
reforms -- enacted under your great former Governor -- Tom Kean.
This reform will save $20 to $30 billion in auto insurance
premiums. It won't make the trial lawyers happy -- but I didn't
get elected President to make the trial lawyers happy. My job is
to protect the middle-class.
Priority number five -- is to reach out to every American -
- because in the next century, we need the talent of every person
-- from the city to the suburbs to the furthest rural town.
To do this -- we must take back our streets --, from the
crackheads and the criminals. //
I'm proud that under my administration -- most federal
inmates serve at least 85 percent of their full sentence. We've
appointed judges who have a lot less respect for the criminals -
- and a lot more concern for the victims. //
But we must do better. I just passed a bill with tough laws
against new crimes like car-jacking -- now we need special laws
for crimes against women and the elderly.
The way I see it -- if you steal a car or mug an elderly
woman -- you ought to go to jail and you shouldn't be let out
I
until you're eligible for a birthday salute from Willard
Scott. //
7
The final part of my agenda -- is simply this. I believe
that government is too big -- and spends too much of your
money. //
So I have put forward a specific plan to eliminate over
4,000 government projects and almost 250 programs -- that waste
your hard-earned tax dollars.
And I want to control the growth of mandatory federal
spending -- without touching Social Security.
I'm fighting for a balanced budget amendment. And a line-
item veto. And I want to give every taxpayer the power to
designate up to ten percent of his or her income tax -- to be
used for one purpose only: to take the deficit off our
children's shoulders. //
Congress simply won't make the tough choices -- so it's time
for tough medicine. Governor Clinton won't stand up to the
Congressional bosses and endorse term limits. I say let's limit
the terms of Members of Congress -- and give government back to
the people. //
This is my Agenda for American Renewal. It offers the
promise of a very different America than the plan Governor
Clinton proposes.
Look at each of the items I've mentioned today -- you'll see
the difference.
On the question of the North American Free Trade Agreement -
- Governor Clinton was first for it, then against it -- now he's
8
for it again. But they don't serve waffles in the Oval Office -
- on tough issues -- you have to take a stand. //
In education, Governor Clinton talks a good game -- but he's
flunked his test in Arkansas. And Governor Clinton can't reform
American schools -- because he doesn't want to offend the
powerful unions. He wants to tell the education establishment
what they want to hear -- I want to tell them what they need to
hear. //
You see the same thing in reforming our legal system.
Governor Clinton says he's the candidate of change -- but he's
the darling of the ambulance-chasing lawyers. He doesn't dare
offend the trial lawyers -- so he doesn't dare fix our health
care system, our product liability system -- and he can't give
you relief from rising insurance costs. //
On crime, here's all you need to know about Governor
Clinton. The prestigious National Fraternal Order of Police have
endorsed me; and the police in Little Rock -- the ones who know
Bill Clinton best -- have endorsed me for President of the United
States. //
And last, but most important -- where I want to make
government smaller, Governor Clinton proposes at least $150
billion in new taxes -- and he has promised well over $220
billion in new spending.
And who is going to pay for all his promises? The cab
drivers and the barbers, the beauticians and the construction
worker. I say -- its time to help the middle-class.
9
So you have before you two fundamentally different visions
of America.
Governor Clinton puts his faith in more government, in
special interests, in higher taxes to pay for all his promises.
I offer smaller government, lower taxes -- and more power to
people -- so that we can renew America.
Last night I asked the American people to imagine what would
happen -- if a crisis occurred in five minutes -- affecting you
and your family.
Who would you prefer to lead America in this crisis?
That is the question you must ask when you go into the
voting booth. Because of my character, my judgement, my ideas -
- I have earned your trust to lead America again.
Thank you very much. God bless the United States of
America.
# # #
10
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
92 OCT20
October 15,21992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Edison, New Jersey
We have reviewed the attached presidential remarks and
have noted a few suggested changes on the draft.
If you have any questions or we can be of further
assistance, please let us know.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 356751ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
BETSY
DATE:
10/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 10/15 COB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EDISON, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
25
D
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
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than COB, TODAY, OCTOBER 15, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Provost/Walters)
October 15, 1992
2.00M5 P2: 55
12:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean .
It's great to be back in New Jersey -- and it's especially
great to be here in Middlesex County.
The way I see it -- if we carry Middlesex County -- we carry
New Jersey -- and if we carry New Jersey -- we can carry
America. 11
I know the polls could look a little better these days, but
I think the American people are beginning to understand what is
really at stake in this election.
Listening to the other side -- you probably get the idea
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that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
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challenges. But we should never forget that our people are still
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the best educated our economy still the most dynamic -- our
workers still more productive -- than any other workers in the
world. //
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I'm proud of what we have accomplished the past four years -
- to strengthen America's leadership.
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Four years ago, I said that we would bring (40 million)
disabled Americans into our economic mainstream. We delivered.
I said I would do what no President has done for a decade -- and
start to clean our air of acid rain. We delivered. I said we
would strengthen the family -- by letting parents -- not the
their
government -- choose our kids child care. We delivered again. //
And I'm proud that on our watch -- more than a billion people --
almost one-fifth of the population of the entire world -- have
enjoyed the first breath of freedom. // I'm proud that we stood
the
up to a Baghdad Bully -- and led the world in saying "no" to
aggression. //
And I'm especially proud -- that the children here with us
today -- will grow up in a world that is safer -- because we
reduced the awful nightmare of nuclear weapons. //
It may be tempting to believe that we can turn the American
Commander-in-Chief into the Maytag Repairman. But sometime in
the next four years -- no one knows when -- no one knows where -
- a crisis will come. And the nation will look to one man to
lead.
Remember back in 1979, what Jimmy Carter said in the days
after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? He said he'd learned more
about the Soviets "in the past week" than in all his time in
office.
We learned something then too. We learned the Oval Office
is no place for an amateur. America can't afford a Commander-
in-Chief for whom a world crisis is "on-the-job" training.
When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait -- I took a stand -- Bill
Clinton took a powder. Governor Clinton today says he was for
America's military intervention. But back then he said -- and I
quote -- "I guess I would have voted with the majority, but I
agree with the arguments the minority made."
2
In the Oval Office -- you can't pull a Clinton -- you can't
have it both ways.
What about when Russian hardliners tried to topple Boris
Yelstin. Governor Clinton said -- and I quote --
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waffled and would n't take
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Boris Yeltsin -- and took a stand for freedom.
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world manufacturing has gone up -- for the first time in 40
3
years. Our standard of living is the world's highest -- you can
buy more in America for less than anywhere else in the world.
And we have regained the title -- of the world's leading
exporter. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or (Middlesex County town), chances are that
the goods in the store say not "Made In Japan," -- not "Made in
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I'm proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
week we signed the historic North American Free Trade Agreement -
- forging a $6 trillion dollar market -- from Manitoba to Mexico
net
-- that will create 175,000 ^ additional American jobs. //
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements -- with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
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business
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our economic 6 alliances to win the new business war. Because give
4
the American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
worker
compete, and out-produce -- any other in the world. //
But let's not kid ourselves -- we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. We need to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals -- today we
do. / /
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing le their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America -- the right to choose their kids
schools. Public, private or religious. / /
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. And small business
will lead the new economic recovery -- if we can provide the kind
5
of relief I'm fighting for - relief from taxation, regulation and
litigation. //
Step number four of my agenda is to create economic security
-- for every working man and woman.
Look at the pressures on the average family paycheck. The
threat of job loss, the rising cost of health care, auto
insurance premiums -- which grew at three times the rate of
inflation in the 1980's -- mean you have to able to afford a BMW,
to put a clunker on the road.
At the roots of the each of these problems -- is a legal
system that is out of control.
(15) percent of American companies today report that they
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unnecessary tests. //
In Newark, it costs $2,000 dollars to insure a car -- that
you bought for $8,000. The same is true in Detroit Los Angeles
and other major cities. And when the insurance payment is more
than the car payment -- it's time to stand up for people's
wallets.
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all Americans to opt out of the so called pain and suffering
standard This reform goes even further than New Jersey's
reforms -- enacted under your great former Governor -- Tom Kean.
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premiums. It won't make the trial lawyers happy -- but I didn't
get elected President to make the trial lawyers happy. My job is
the 1 public -not special interstr
to protect the middle-class.
>
Priority number five -- is to reach out to every American -
- because in the next century, we need the talent of every person
-- from the city to the suburbs to the furthest rural town.
To do this -- we must take back our streets --, from the
crackheads and the criminals. //
I'm proud that under my administration -- most federal
inmates serve at least 85 percent of their full sentence. We've
appointed judges who have a lot less respect for the criminals -
- and a lot more concern for the victims. //
But we must do better. I just passed a bill with tough laws
tougher
against new crimes like car-jacking -- now we need special laws
le
for crimes against women and the elderly.
The way I see it -- if you steal a car or mug an elderly
woman -- you ought to go to jail and you shouldn't be let out --
until you're eligible for a birthday salute from Willard
Scott. //
7
The final part of my agenda -- is simply this. I believe
that government is too big -- and spends too much of your
money. //
So I have put forward a specific plan to eliminate over
4,000 government projects and almost 250 programs -- that waste
your hard-earned tax dollars.
And I want to control the growth of mandatory federal
spending -- without touching Social Security.
I'm fighting for a balanced budget amendment. And a line-
item veto. And I want to give every taxpayer the power to
designate up to ten percent of his or her income tax -- to be
used for one purpose only: to take the deficit off our
children's shoulders. / /
Congress simply won't make the tough choices -- so it's time
for tough medicine. Governor Clinton won't stand up to the
Congressional bosses and endorse term limits. I say let's limit
the terms of Members of Congress -- and give government back to
the people. //
This is my Agenda for American Renewal. It offers the
promise of a very different America than the plan Governor
Clinton proposes.
Look at each of the items I've mentioned today -- you'll see
the difference.
On the question of the North American Free Trade Agreement -
- Governor Clinton was first for it, then against it -- now he's
8
for it again. But they don't serve waffles in the Oval Office -
- on tough issues -- you have to take a stand. //
In education, Governor Clinton talks a good game -- but he's
flunked his test in Arkansas. And Governor Clinton can't reform
American schools -- because he doesn't want to offend the
powerful unions. He wants to tell the education establishment
what they want to hear -- I want to tell them what they need to
hear. //
You see the same thing in reforming our legal system.
Governor Clinton says he's the candidate of change -- but he's
the darling of the ambulance-chasing lawyers. He doesn't dare
offend the trial lawyers -- so he doesn't dare fix our health
care system, our product liability system -- and he can't give
you relief from rising insurance costs. //
On crime, here's all you need to know about Governor
Clinton. The prestigious National Fraternal Order of Police have
endorsed me; and the police in Little Rock -- the ones who know
Bill Clinton best -- have endorsed me for President of the United
States. //
And last, but most important -- where I want to make
government smaller, Governor Clinton proposes at least $150
billion in new taxes -- and he has promised well over $220
billion in new spending.
And who is going to pay for all his promises? The cab
drivers and the barbers, the beauticians and the construction
worker. I say -- its time to help the middle-class.
9
So you have before you two fundamentally different visions
of America.
Governor Clinton puts his faith in more government, in
special interests, in higher taxes to pay for all his promises.
I offer smaller government, lower taxes -- and more power to
people -- so that we can renew America.
Last night I asked the American people to imagine what would
happen -- if a crisis occurred in five minutes -- affecting you
and your family.
Who would you prefer to lead America in this crisis?
That is the question you must ask when you go into the
voting booth. Because of my character, my judgement, my ideas -
believe I
- I A have earned your trust to lead America again.
Thank you very much. God bless the United States of
America.
# # #
10
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 15, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DANIEL B. MCGROARTY
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Edison, N.J.
Pursuant to Phil Brady's request, Counsel's Office has reviewed
the above-referenced matter and has no objection, subject to the
changes noted on the attached text.
Attachment
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 356751ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
10/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 10/15 COB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EDISON, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 - 4:25 p.m.
ACTION FYI
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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
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than COB, TODAY, OCTOBER 15, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Provost/Walters)
October 15, 1992
02 2 007 15 P2: 56
12:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean
It's great to be back in New Jersey -- and it's especially
great to be here in Middlesex County.
The way I see it -- if we carry Middlesex County -- we carry
New Jersey -- and if we carry New Jersey -- we can carry
America. //
I know the polls could look a little better these days, but
I think the American people are beginning to understand what is
really at stake in this election.
Listening to the other side -- you probably get the idea
that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
challenges. But we should never forget that our people are still
the best educated -- our economy still the most dynamic -- our
workers still more productive -- than any other workers in the
world. //
I'm proud of what we have accomplished the past four years -
- to strengthen America's leadership.
Four years ago, I said that we would bring (40 million)
disabled Americans into our economic mainstream. We delivered.
I said I would do what no President has done for a decade -- and
start to clean our air of acid rain. We delivered. I said we
would strengthen the family -- by letting parents -- not the
government -- choose our kids child care. We delivered again. //
And I'm proud that on our watch -- more than a billion people --
almost one-fifth of the population of the entire world -- have
enjoyed the first breath of freedom. // I'm proud that we stood
up to a Baghdad Bully -- and led the world in saying "no" to
aggression. //
And I'm especially proud -- that the children here with us
today -- will grow up in a world that is safer -- because we
reduced the awful nightmare of nuclear weapons. //
It may be tempting to believe that we can turn the American
Commander-in-Chief into the Maytag Repairman. But sometime in
the next four years -- no one knows when -- no one knows where -
- a crisis will come. And the nation will look to one man to
lead.
Remember back in 1979, what Jimmy Carter said in the days
after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? He said he'd learned more
about the Soviets "in the past week" than in all his time in
office.
We learned something then too. We learned the Oval Office
is no place for an amateur. America can't afford a Commander-
in-Chief for whom a world crisis is "on-the-job" training.
When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait -- I took a stand -- Bill
Clinton took a powder. Governor Clinton today says he was for
America's military intervention. But back then he said -- and I
quote -- "I guess I would have voted with the majority, but I
agree with the arguments the minority made."
2
In the Oval Office -- you can't pull a Clinton -- you can't
have it both ways.
What about when Russian hardliners tried to topple Boris
Yelstin. Governor Clinton said -- and I quote -- " "
Governor Clinton took a stand for waffles -- I stood beside
Boris Yeltsin -- and took a stand for freedom.
As long as I am President, I will keep America safe and
secure.
But you see, international experience counts for more than
handling crises and negotiating missile treaties. America needs
a leader with international experience -- to lead the way in our
new global economy -- so we can create good jobs here in New
Jersey.
I have laid out my Agenda for American Renewal -- the steps
we must take to win the global economic competition -- to create
good jobs with high wages -- for all the kids here today.
Step number one is to tear down barriers to free and fair
trade -- so that we can create good jobs for American workers.
Today, we are in a global economic downturn. There is
anxiety here at home, people are worried about their jobs,
college graduates find it hard to get work. But let's keep our
problems in perspective.
Last night, you heard alot of talk about Germany and Japan.
Let's not forget -- our economy is stronger than theirs.
Interest rates and inflation are at record lows. Our share of
world manufacturing has gone up -- for the first time in 40
3
years. Our standard of living is the world's highest -- you can
buy more in America for less than anywhere else in the world.
And we have regained the title -- of the world's leading
exporter. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or (Middlesex County town), chances are that
the goods in the store say not "Made In Japan," -- not "Made in
Germany" -- but -- "Made In The USA.
We have managed the world economy through a period of
transition -- and we have stayed away from the disaster of the
late 70's. Now we can lead the world economy to recovery -- if
we take the right steps today.
By prying open new foreign markets, we will provide good
jobs for our kids and grandkids. Already, the average export-
related job pays 17 percent more than a traditional job. So if
we want the sons and daughter of steel workers to have good jobs,
we must fight for free and fair trade. //
I'm proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
week we signed the historic North American Free Trade Agreement -
- forging a $6 trillion dollar market -- from Manitoba to Mexico
-- that will create 175,000 additional American jobs. //
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements -- with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
used our military alliances to win the old Cold War, we can use
our economic alliances to win the new business war. Because give
4
'the American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
compete, and out-produce -- any other in the world. //
But let's not kid ourselves -- we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. We need to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals -- today we
do. / /
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America -- the right to choose their kids
schools. Public, private or religious. //
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. And small business
will lead the new economic recovery -- if we can provide the kind
5
of relief I'm fighting for - relief from taxation, regulation and
litigation. //
Step number four of my agenda is to create economic security
-- for every working man and woman.
Look at the pressures on the average family paycheck. The
threat of job loss, the rising cost of health care, auto
insurance premiums -- which grew at three times the rate of
be
inflation in the 1980's -- mean you have to able to afford a BMW
ot
to put a clunker on the road.
At the roots of the each of these problems -- is a legal
system that is out of control.
(15) percent of American companies today report that they
have laid off workers -- because of high premiums from auto ^ liability
insurance.
Experts estimate that up to $50 billion of our health costs
comes from defensive medicine -- doctors and nurses doing
unnecessary tests. //
It's even more
1,500
In Newark, it costs $2,000 dollars to insure a car -- that
you bought for $8,000. The same is true in Detroit. Los Angeles
and other major cities. And when the insurance payment is more
than the car payment -- it's time to stand up for people's
wallets.
One big problem file is our lawsuit happy legal system.
Thousands of people enter frivolous lawsuits for pain and
suffering -- but we all end up footing the bill. Who benefits?
6
gits the Lion's
share of the
current that system insurance requires against expensive Larrsuits liability for
The trial
Not the people who are injured
the lawyers end up benefitting.
It's time to change the system.
So today I am announcing new legislation -- that will allow
all Americans to opt out of the so-called pain and suffering
standard. This reform goes even further than New Jersey's
reforms -- enacted under your great former Governor -- Tom Kean.
This reform will save $20 to $30 billion in auto insurance
premiums.
It won't make the trial lawyers happy -- but I didn't
get elected President to make the trial lawyers happy. My job is
to protect the middle-class.
Priority number five -- is to reach out to every American -
- because in the next century, we need the talent of every person
-- from the city to the suburbs to the furthest rural town.
To do this -- we must take back our streets from the
crackheads and the criminals. //
I'm proud that under my administration -- most federal
inmates serve at least 85 percent of their full sentence. We've
appointed judges who have a lot less respect for the criminals -
- and a lot more concern for the victims. //
But we must do better. I just Signed passed a bill with tough laws federal
that imposes tough
against new crimes like car-jacking -- now we need special laws
penalties
on
for crimes against women and the elderly.
The way I see it -- if you steal higach a car or mug an elderly
woman -- you ought to go to jail and you shouldn't be let out --
until you're eligible for a birthday salute from Willard
Scott. //
This will mary 200 -$300 a year 7 for many Families
Even for Familing with just one car this will
mean savings of $200-300 $ 9 a year
The final part of my agenda -- is simply this. I believe
that government is too big -- and spends too much of your
money. //
So I have put forward a specific plan to eliminate over
4,000 government projects and almost 250 programs -- that waste
your hard-earned tax dollars.
And I want to control the growth of mandatory federal
spending -- without touching Social Security.
I'm fighting for a balanced budget amendment. And a line-
item veto. And I want to give every taxpayer the power to
designate up to ten percent of his or her income tax -- to be
used for one purpose only: to take the deficit off our
children's shoulders. //
Congress simply won't make the tough choices -- so it's time
for tough medicine. Governor Clinton won't stand up to the
Congressional bosses and endorse term limits. I say let's limit
the terms of Members of Congress -- and give government back to
the people. / /
This is my Agenda for American Renewal. It offers the
promise of a very different America than the plan Governor
Clinton proposes.
Look at each of the items I've mentioned today -- you'll see
the difference.
On the question of the North American Free Trade Agreement -
- Governor Clinton was first for it, then against it -- now he's
8
for it again. But they don't serve waffles in the Oval Office
-
- on tough issues -- you have to take a stand. //
In education, Governor Clinton talks a good game -- but he's
flunked his test in Arkansas. And Governor Clinton can't reform
American schools -- because he doesn't want to offend the
powerful unions. He wants to tell the education establishment
what they want to hear -- I want to tell them what they need to
hear. //
You see the same thing in reforming our legal system.
Governor Clinton says he's the candidate of change -- but he's
the darling of the ambulance-chasing lawyers. He doesn't dare
offend the trial lawyers -- so he doesn't dare fix our health
care system, our product liability system -- and he can't give
you relief from rising insurance costs. //
On crime, here's all you need to know about Governor
Clinton. The prestigious National Fraternal Order of Police have
endorsed me; and the police in Little Rock -- the ones who know
Bill Clinton best -- have endorsed me for President of the United
States. //
And last, but most important -- where I want to make
government smaller, Governor Clinton proposes at least $150
billion in new taxes -- and he has promised well over $220
billion in new spending.
And who is going to pay for all his promises? The cab
drivers and the barbers, the beauticians and the construction
worker. I say -- its time to help the middle-class.
9
So you have before you two fundamentally different visions
of America.
Governor Clinton puts his faith in more government, in
special interests, in higher taxes to pay for all his promises.
I offer smaller government, lower taxes -- and more power to
people -- so that we can renew America.
Last night I asked the American people to imagine what would
happen -- if a crisis occurred in five minutes -- affecting you
and your family.
Who would you prefer to lead America in this crisis?
That is the question you must ask when you go into the
voting booth. & Because of my character, my judgement, my ideas -
believe
- I/have earned your trust to lead America again.
Thank you very much. God bless the United States of
America.
# # #
10
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 15, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DANIEL B. MCGROARTY
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Edison, N.J.
Pursuant to Phil Brady's request, Counsel's Office has reviewed
the above-referenced matter and has no objection, subject to the
changes noted on the attached text.
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
10/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 10/15 COB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EDISON, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 - 4:25 p.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
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than COB, TODAY, OCTOBER 15, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Provost/Walters)
October 15, 1992
P2: 56
12:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean .
It's great to be back in New Jersey -- and it's especially
great to be here in Middlesex County.
The way I see it -- if we carry Middlesex County -- we carry
New Jersey -- and if we carry New Jersey -- we can carry
America. //
I know the polls could look a little better these days, but
I think the American people are beginning to understand what is
really at stake in this election.
Listening to the other side -- you probably get the idea
that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
challenges. But we should never forget that our people are still
the best educated -- our economy still the most dynamic -- our
workers still more productive -- than any other workers in the
world.//
I'm proud of what we have accomplished the past four years -
- to strengthen America's leadership.
Four years ago, I said that we would bring (40 million)
disabled Americans into our economic mainstream. We delivered.
I said I would do what no President has done for a decade -- and
start to clean our air of acid rain. We delivered. I said we
would strengthen the family -- by letting parents -- not the
government -- choose our kids child care. We delivered again. //
And I'm proud that on our watch -- more than a billion people --
almost one-fifth of the population of the entire world -- have
enjoyed the first breath of freedom. / / I'm proud that we stood
up to a Baghdad Bully -- and led the world in saying "no" to
aggression. / /
And I'm especially proud -- that the children here with us
today -- will grow up in a world that is safer -- because we
reduced the awful nightmare of nuclear weapons. / /
It may be tempting to believe that we can turn the American
Commander-in-Chief into the Maytag Repairman. But sometime in
the next four years -- no one knows when -- no one knows where -
- a crisis will come. And the nation will look to one man to
lead.
Remember back in 1979, what Jimmy Carter said in the days
after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? He said he'd learned more
about the Soviets "in the past week" than in all his time in
office.
We learned something then too. We learned the Oval Office
is no place for an amateur. America can't afford a Commander-
in-Chief for whom a world crisis is "on-the-job" training.
When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait -- I took a stand -- Bill
Clinton took a powder. Governor Clinton today says he was for
America's military intervention. But back then he said -- and I
quote -- "I guess I would have voted with the majority, but I
agree with the arguments the minority made."
2
In the Oval Office -- you can't pull a Clinton -- you can't
have it both ways.
What about when Russian hardliners tried to topple Boris
Yelstin. Governor Clinton said -- and I quote -- " "
Governor Clinton took a stand for waffles -- I stood beside
Boris Yeltsin -- and took a stand for freedom.
As long as I am President, I will keep America safe and
secure.
But you see, international experience counts for more than
handling crises and negotiating missile treaties. America needs
a leader with international experience -- to lead the way in our
new global economy -- so we can create good jobs here in New
Jersey.
I have laid out my Agenda for American Renewal -- the steps
we must take to win the global economic competition -- to create
good jobs with high wages -- for all the kids here today.
Step number one is to tear down barriers to free and fair
trade -- so that we can create good jobs for American workers.
Today, we are in a global economic downturn. There is
anxiety here at home, people are worried about their jobs,
college graduates find it hard to get work. But let's keep our
problems in perspective.
Last night, you heard alot of talk about Germany and Japan.
Let's not forget -- our economy is stronger than theirs.
Interest rates and inflation are at record lows. Our share of
world manufacturing has gone up -- for the first time in 40
3
years. Our standard of living is the world's highest -- you can
buy more in America for less than anywhere else in the world.
And we have regained the title -- of the world's leading
exporter. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or (Middlesex County town), chances are that
the goods in the store say not "Made In Japan," -- not "Made in
Germany" -- but -- "Made In The USA "// "
We have managed the world economy through a period of
transition -- and we have stayed away from the disaster of the
late 70's. Now we can lead the world economy to recovery -- if
we take the right steps today.
By prying open new foreign markets, we will provide good
jobs for our kids and grandkids. Already, the average export-
related job pays 17 percent more than a traditional job. So if
we want the sons and daughter of steel workers to have good jobs,
we must fight for free and fair trade. //
I'm proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
week we signed the historic North American Free Trade Agreement -
- forging a $6 trillion dollar market -- from Manitoba to Mexico
-- that will create 175,000 additional American jobs. //
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements -- with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
used our military alliances to win the old Cold War, we can use
our economic alliances to win the new business war. Because give
4
the American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
compete, and out-produce -- any other in the world. //
But let's not kid ourselves -- we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. We need to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals -- today we
do. / /
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America -- the right to choose their kids
schools. Public, private or religious. / /
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. And small business
will lead the new economic recovery -- if we can provide the kind
5
of relief I'm fighting for - relief from taxation, regulation and
litigation. //
Step number four of my agenda is to create economic security
-- for every working man and woman.
Look at the pressures on the average family paycheck. The
threat of job loss, the rising cost of health care, auto
insurance premiums -- which grew at three times the rate of
be
inflation in the 1980's -- mean you have ton able to afford a BMW
IT
to put a clunker on the road.
At the roots of the each of these problems -- is a legal
system that is out of control.
(15) percent of American companies today report that they
have laid off workers -- because of high premiums from auto liability
1
insurance.
Experts estimate that up to $50 billion of our health costs
comes from defensive medicine -- doctors and nurses doing
unnecessary tests. //
Its
1,500
In Newark, it costs $2,000 dollars to insure a car -- that
you bought for $8,000. The same is true in Detroit. Los Angeles
and other major cities. And when the insurance payment is more
than the car payment -- it's time to stand up for people's
wallets.
One big problem is our lawsuit happy legal system.
Thousands of people enter file frivolous lawsuits for pain and
suffering -- but we all end up footing the bill. Who benefits?
lion
6
share
cumen
true
agains for
The trial
Not the people who are injured the lawyers end up benefitting
It's time to change the system.
So today I am announcing new legislation -- that will allow
seed ,
all Americans to opt out of the so-called pain and suffering
,
standard. This reform goes even further than New Jersey's
reforms -- enacted under your great former Governor -- Tom Kean.
This reform will save $20 to $30 billion in auto insurance
premiums.
h
It won't make the trial lawyers happy -- but I didn't
get elected President to make the trial lawyers happy. My job is
to protect the middle-class.
Priority number five -- is to reach out to every American -
- because in the next century, we need the talent of every person
-- from the city to the suburbs to the furthest rural town.
To do this -- we must take back our streets --, from the
crackheads and the criminals. //
I'm proud that under my administration -- most federal
inmates serve at least 85 percent of their full sentence. We've
appointed judges who have a lot less respect for the criminals -
- and a lot more concern for the victims. //
But we must do better. I just Signed passed a bill with tough laws federal
that imposes tough
against new crimes like car-jacking -- now we need special laws
penaltie
on
for crimes against women and the elderly.
The way I see it -- if you hijack steal a car or mug an elderly
woman -- you ought to go to jail and you shouldn't be let out --
until you're eligible for a birthday salute from Willard
Scott. //
many
Sov
Faailies
will
200
This
year
world
even for Familing W/Th 7 car 9611 will
mean of $200 300 = =1 year
The final part of my agenda -- is simply this. I believe
that government is too big -- and spends too much of your
money. //
So I have put forward a specific plan to eliminate over
4,000 government projects and almost 250 programs -- that waste
your hard-earned tax dollars.
And I want to control the growth of mandatory federal
spending -- without touching Social Security.
I'm fighting for a balanced budget amendment. And a line-
item veto. And I want to give every taxpayer the power to
designate up to ten percent of his or her income tax -- to be
used for one purpose only: to take the deficit off our
children's shoulders. //
Congress simply won't make the tough choices -- so it's time
for tough medicine. Governor Clinton won't stand up to the
Congressional bosses and endorse term limits. I say let's limit
the terms of Members of Congress -- and give government back to
the people. //
This is my Agenda for American Renewal. It offers the
promise of a very different America than the plan Governor
Clinton proposes.
Look at each of the items I've mentioned today -- you'll see
the difference.
On the question of the North American Free Trade Agreement -
- Governor Clinton was first for it, then against it -- now he's
8
for it again. But they don't serve waffles in the Oval Office -
- on tough issues -- you have to take a stand. //
In education, Governor Clinton talks a good game -- but he's
flunked his test in Arkansas. And Governor Clinton can't reform
American schools -- because he doesn't want to offend the
powerful unions. He wants to tell the education establishment
what they want to hear -- I want to tell them what they need to
hear. //
You see the same thing in reforming our legal system.
Governor Clinton says he's the candidate of change -- but he's
the darling of the ambulance-chasing lawyers. He doesn't dare
offend the trial lawyers -- so he doesn't dare fix our health
care system, our product liability system -- and he can't give
you relief from rising insurance costs. //
On crime, here's all you need to know about Governor
Clinton. The prestigious National Fraternal Order of Police have
endorsed me; and the police in Little Rock -- the ones who know
Bill Clinton best -- have endorsed me for President of the United
States. //
And last, but most important -- where I want to make
government smaller, Governor Clinton proposes at least $150
billion in new taxes -- and he has promised well over $220
billion in new spending.
And who is going to pay for all his promises? The cab
drivers and the barbers, the beauticians and the construction
worker. I say -- its time to help the middle-class.
9
So you have before you two fundamentally different visions
of America.
Governor Clinton puts his faith in more government, in
special interests, in higher taxes to pay for all his promises.
I offer smaller government, lower taxes -- and more power to
people -- so that we can renew America.
Last night I asked the American people to imagine what would
happen -- if a crisis occurred in five minutes -- affecting you
and your family.
Who would you prefer to lead America in this crisis?
That is the question you must ask when you go into the
voting booth. Because of my character, my judgement, my ideas -
believe &
- Ishave earned your trust to lead America again.
Thank you very much. God bless the United States of
America.
# # #
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
92 OCT 16 A9: 23
DATE:
10/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 10/15 COB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EDISON, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 - 4:25 p.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
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than COB, TODAY, OCTOBER 15, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE: TO: DANIEL B. MCGROARTY
October 15, 1992
The NSC staff concurs, subject to the changes noted on
the attached text.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
Brent Scowcroft
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
CC: Phillip D. Brady
(Provost/Walters)
October 15, 1992
2.001.15 P2: 56
12:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean .
It's great to be back in New Jersey -- and it's especially
great to be here in Middlesex County.
The way I see it -- if we carry Middlesex County -- we carry
New Jersey -- and if we carry New Jersey -- we can carry
America. //
I know the polls could look a little better these days, but
I think the American people are beginning to understand what is
really at stake in this election.
Listening to the other side -- you probably get the idea
that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
challenges. But we should never forget that our people are still
the best educated -- our economy still the most dynamic -- our
workers still more productive -- than any other workers in the
world. //
I'm proud of what we have accomplished the past four years -
- to strengthen America's leadership.
Check
Four years ago, I said that we would bring (40 million)
figure!
disabled Americans into our economic mainstream. We delivered.
I said I would do what no President has done for a decade -- and
start to clean our air of acid rain. We delivered. I said we
would strengthen the family -- by letting parents -- not the
government -- choose our kids child care. We delivered again. /
And I'm proud that on our watch -- more than a billion people --
almost one-fifth of the population of the entire world -- have
enjoyed the first breath of freedom. // I'm proud that we stood
up to a Baghdad Bully -- and led the world in saying "no" to
aggression. //
And I'm especially proud -- that the children here with us
today -- will grow up in a world that is safer -- because we
reduced the awful nightmare of nuclear weapons. //
It may be tempting to believe that we can turn the American
Commander-in-Chief into the Maytag Repairman. But sometime in
the next four years -- no one knows when -- no one knows where -
and Memorld
- a crisis will come. And the nation will look to one man to
lead.
Remember back in 1979, what Jimmy Carter said in the days
after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? He said he'd learned more
about the Soviets "in the past week" than in all his time in
office.
We learned something then too. We learned the Oval Office
is no place for an amateur. America can't afford a Commander-
in-Chief for whom a world crisis is "on-the-job" training.
When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait -- I took a stand -- Bill
Clinton took a powder. Governor Clinton today says he was for
America's military intervention. But back then he said -- and I
quote -- "I guess I would have voted with the majority, but I
agree with the arguments the minority made."
2
In the Oval Office -- you can't pull a Clinton -- you can't
have it both ways.
What about when Russian hardliners tried to topple Boris
Yelstin. Governor Clinton said -- and I quote -- "
=
waffled
Governor Clinton took a stand for waffles I stood beside
Boris Yeltsin -- and took a stand for freedom.
As long as I am President, I will keep America safe and
secure.
But you see, international experience counts for more than
handling crises and negotiating missile treaties. America needs
a leader with international experience -- to lead the way in our
new global economy -- so we can create good jobs here in New
Jersey.
I have laid out my Agenda for American Renewal -- the steps
we must take to win the global economic competition -- to create
good jobs with high wages -- for all the kids here today.
Step number one is to tear down barriers to free and fair
trade -- so that we can create good jobs for American workers.
Today, we are in a global economic downturn. There is
anxiety here at home, people are worried about their jobs,
college graduates find it hard to get work. But let's keep our
problems in perspective.
Last night, you heard alot of talk about Germany and Japan.
Let's not forget -- our economy is stronger than theirs.
Interest rates and inflation are at record lows. Our share of
world manufacturing has gone up -- for the first time in 40
000
3
years. Our standard of living is the world's highest -- you can
buy more in America for less than anywhere else in the world.
And we have regained the title -- of the world's leading
exporter. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or (Middlesex County town), chances are that
the goods in the store say not "Made In Japan," -- not "Made in
Germany" -- but -- "Made In The USA. "//
We have managed the world economy through a period of
transition -- and we have stayed away from the disaster of the
late 70's. Now we can lead the world economy to recovery -- if
we take the right steps today.
By prying open new foreign markets, we will provide good
jobs for our kids and grandkids. Already, the average export-
related job pays 17 percent more than a traditional job. So if
we want the sons and daughter of steel workers to have good jobs,
we must fight for free and fair trade. / /
I'm proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
initialled
week we signed the historic North American Free Trade Agreement -
X
- forging a $6 trillion dollar market -- from Manitoba to Mexico
-- that will create 175,000 additional American jobs. //
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements -- with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
used our military alliances to win the old Cold War, we can use
our economic alliances to win the new business war. Because give
4
the American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
compete, and out-produce -- any other in the world. //
But let's not kid ourselves -- we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. We need to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals -- today we
do.//
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America -- the right to choose their kids
schools. Public, private or religious. / /
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. And small business
will lead the new economic recovery -- if we can provide the kind
5
what ave steps X The Three
of relief I'm fighting for - relief from taxation, regulation and
litigation. //
Step number four of my agenda is to create economic security
-- for every working man and woman.
Look at the pressures on the average family paycheck. The
threat of job loss, the rising cost of health care, auto
insurance premiums -- which grew at three times the rate of
inflation in the 1980's -- mean you have to able to afford a BMW,
to put a clunker on the road.
At the roots of the each of these problems -- is a legal
system that is out of control.
(15) percent of American companies today report that they
have laid off workers -- because of high premiums from auto
insurance.
Experts estimate that up to $50 billion of our health costs
-- comes from defensive medicine -- doctors and nurses doing
unnecessary tests. //
In Newark, it costs $2,000 dollars to insure a car -- that
you bought for $8,000. The same is true in Detroit. Los Angeles
and other major cities. And when the insurance payment is more
than the car payment -- it's time to stand up for people's
wallets.
One big problem is our lawsuit happy legal system.
Thousands of people enter frivolous lawsuits for pain and
suffering -- but we all end up footing the bill. Who benefits?
6
Not the people who are injured -- the lawyers end up benefitting.
It's time to change the system.
So today I am announcing new legislation -- that will allow
all Americans to opt out of the so-called pain and suffering
standard. This reform goes even further than New Jersey's
reforms -- enacted under your great former Governor -- Tom Kean.
This reform will save $20 to $30 billion in auto insurance
premiums. It won't make the trial lawyers happy -- but I didn't
get elected President to make the trial lawyers happy. My job is
to protect Americans the middle class.
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Priority number five -- is to reach out to every American
I
because in the next century, we need the talent of every person
-- from the city to the suburbs to the furthest rural town.
To do this -- we must take back our streets --. from the
crackheads and the criminals. //
why not mention
I'm proud that under my administration -- most federal
' Weed + seed program?
inmates serve at least 85 percent of their full sentence. We've
appointed judges who have a lot less respect for the criminals -
- and a lot more concern for the victims. /
But we must do better. I just passed a bill with tough laws
against new crimes like car-jacking -- now we need special laws
for crimes against women and the elderly.
The way I see it -- if you steal a car or mug an elderly
woman -- you ought to go to jail and you shouldn't be let out --
until you're eligible for a birthday salute from Willard
Scott. //
7
The final part of my agenda -- is simply this. I believe
that government is too big -- and spends too much of your
money. //
So I have put forward a specific plan to eliminate over
4,000 government projects and almost 250 programs -- that waste
your hard-earned tax dollars.
And I want to control the growth of mandatory federal
spending -- without touching Social Security.
I'm fighting for a balanced budget amendment. And a line-
item veto. And I want to give every taxpayer the power to
designate up to ten percent of his or her income tax -- to be
used for one purpose only: to take the deficit off our
children's shoulders. / /
Congress simply won't make the tough choices -- so it's time
for tough medicine. Governor Clinton won't stand up to the
Congressional bosses and endorse term limits. I say let's limit
the terms of Members of Congress -- and give government back to
the people. / /
Whatelat
This is my Agenda for American Renewal. It offers the
health
promise of a very different America than the plan Governor
care?
Clinton proposes.
Look at each of the items I've mentioned today -- you'll see
the difference.
On the question of the North American Free Trade Agreement -
- Governor Clinton was first for it, then against it -- now he's
8
stet!
for it again. But they don't serve waffles in the Oval Office
I
- on tough issues -- you have to take a stand. //
In education, Governor Clinton talks a good game -- but he's
flunked his test in Arkansas. And Governor Clinton can't reform
American schools -- because he doesn't want to offend the
powerful unions. He wants to tell the education establishment
what they want to hear -- I want to tell them what they need to
hear. //
You see the same thing in reforming our legal system.
Governor Clinton says he's the candidate of change -- but he's
the darling of the ambulance-chasing lawyers. He doesn't dare
offend the trial lawyers -- so he doesn't dare fix our health
care system, our product liability system -- and he can't give
you relief from rising insurance costs. //
On crime, here's all you need to know about Governor
Clinton. The prestigious National Fraternal Order of Police have
endorsed me; and the police in Little Rock -- the ones who know
Bill Clinton best -- have endorsed me for President of the United
States. //
And last, but most important -- where I want to make
government smaller, Governor Clinton proposes at least $150
billion in new taxes -- and he has promised well over $220
billion in new spending.
And who is going to pay for all his promises? The cab
drivers and the barbers, the beauticians and the construction
worker. I say -- its time to help the middle-class.
9
So you have before you two fundamentally different visions
of America.
Governor Clinton puts his faith in more government, in
special interests, in higher taxes to pay for all his promises.
I offer smaller government, lower taxes -- and more power to
people -- so that we can renew America.
Last night I asked the American people to imagine what would
happen -- if a crisis occurred in five minutes -- affecting you
and your family.
Who would you prefer to lead America in this crisis?
That is the question you must ask when you go into the
voting booth. Because of my character, my judgement, my ideas -
- I have earned your trust to lead America again.
Thank you very much. God bless the United States of
America.
# # #
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Document No. 356751ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
10/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 10/15 COB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EDISON, NEW JERSEY
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 - 4:25 p.m.
SUBJECT:
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
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than COB, TODAY, OCTOBER 15, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Baul k.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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(Provost/Walters)
October 15, 1992
20015 P2:55
12:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean .
It's great to be back in New Jersey -- and it's especially
great to be here in Middlesex County.
The way I see it -- if we carry Middlesex County -- we carry
New Jersey -- and if we carry New Jersey -- we can carry
America. 11
I know the polls could look a little better these days, but
I think the American people are beginning to understand what is
really at stake in this election.
Listening to the other side -- you probably get the idea
that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
challenges. But we should never forget that our people are still
the best educated -- our economy still the most dynamic -- our
workers still more productive -- than any other workers in the
world. //
I'm proud of what we have accomplished the past four years -
- to strengthen America's leadership.
Four years ago, I said that we would bring (40 million)
disabled Americans into our economic mainstream. We delivered.
I said I would do what no President has done for a decade -- and
start to clean our air of acid rain. We delivered. I said we
would strengthen the family -- by letting parents -- not the
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OPD;# 3
government -- choose our kids child care. We delivered again./
And I'm proud that on our watch -- more than a billion people --
almost one-fifth of the population of the entire world -- have
enjoyed the first breath of freedom./ I'm proud that we stood
up to a Baghdad Bully -- and led the world in saying "no" to
aggression. 11
And I'm especially proud -- that the children here with us
today -- will grow up in a world that is safer -- because we
reduced the awful nightmare of nuclear weapons. 11
It may be tempting to believe that we can turn the American
Commander-in-Chief into the Maytag Repairman. But sometime in
the next four years -- no one knows when -- no one knows where -
- a crisis will come. And the nation will look to one man to
lead.
Remember back in 1979, what Jimmy Carter said in the days
after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? He said he'd learned more
about the Soviets "in the past week" than in all his time in
office.
We learned something then too. We learned the Oval Office
is no place for an amateur. America can't afford a Commander-
in-Chief for whom a world crisis is "on-the-job" training.
When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait -- I took a stand -- Bill
Clinton took a powder. Governor Clinton today says he was for
America's military intervention. But back then he said -- and I
quote -- "I guess I would have voted with the majority, but I
agree with the arguments the minority made."
2
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In the Oval Office -- you can't pull a Clinton -- you can't
have it both ways.
What about when Russian hardliners tried to topple Boris
Yelstin. Governor Clinton said -- and I quote -- " ".
Governor Clinton took a stand for waffles -- I stood beside
Boris Yeltsin -- and took a stand for freedom.
As long as I am President, I will keep America safe and
secure.
But you see, international experience counts for more than
handling crises and negotiating missile treaties. America needs
a leader with international experience -- to lead the way in our
new global economy -- so we can create good jobs here in New
Jersey.
I have laid out my Agenda for American Renewal -- the steps
we must take to win the global economic competition -- to create
good jobs with high wages -- for all the kids here today.
Step number one is to tear down barriers to free and fair
trade -- so that we can create good jobs for American workers.
Today, we are in a global economic downturn. There is
anxiety here at home, people are worried about their jobs,
college graduates find it hard to get work. But let's keep our
problems in perspective.
Last night, you heard alot of talk about Germany and Japan.
Let's not forget -- our economy is stronger than theirs.
Interest rates and inflation are at record lows. Our share of
world manufacturing has gone up -- for the first time in 40
3
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years. our standard of living is the world's highest -- you can
buy more in America for less than anywhere else in the world.
And we have regained the title -- of the world's leading
exporter. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or (Middlesex County town), chances are that
the goods in the store say not "Made In Japan," -- not "Made in
Germany" -- but -- "Made In The USA. "//
We have managed the world economy through a period of
transition -- and we have stayed away from the disaster of the
late 70's. Now we can lead the world economy to recovery -- if
we take the right steps today.
By prying open new foreign markets, we will provide good
jobs for our kids and grandkids. Already, the average export-
related job pays 17 percent more than a traditional job. so if
we want the sons and daughter of steel workers to have good jobs,
we must fight for free and fair trade.//
I'm proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
week we signed the historic North American Free Trade Agreement -
- forging & $6 trillion dollar market -- from Manitoba to Mexico
-- that will create 175,000 additional American jobs.//
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements -- with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
used our military alliances to win the old Cold War, we can use
our economic alliances to win the new business war. Because give
4
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the American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
compete, and out-produce -- any other in the world. 11
But let's not kid ourselves -- we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. We need to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals -- today we
do. //
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America -- the right to choose their kids
schools. Public, private or religious. 11
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. And small business
will lead the new economic recovery -- if we can provide the kind
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litigation. 11
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-- for every working man and woman.
Look at the pressures on the average family paycheck. The
threat of job loss, the rising cost of health care, auto
insurance premiums -- which grew at three times the rate of
inflation in the 1980's -- mean you have to able to afford a BMW,
to put a clunker on the road.
At the roots of the each of these problems -- is a legal
system that is out of control.
(15) percent of American companies today report that they
have laid off workers -- because of high premiums from auto liatuty
insurance.
Experts estimate that up to $50 billion of our health costs
-- comes from defensive medicine -- doctors and nurses doing
unnecessary tests. 11
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suffering -- but we all end up footing the bill. Who benefits?
6
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that government is too big -- and spends too much of your
money. 11
So I have put forward a specific plan to eliminate over
4,000 government projects and almost 250 programs -- that waste
your hard-earned tax dollars.
And I want to control the growth of mandatory federal
spending -- without touching Social Security.
I'm fighting for a balanced budget amendment. And a line-
item veto. And I want to give every taxpayer the power to
designate up to ten percent of his or her income tax -- to be
used for one purpose only: to take the deficit off our
children's shoulders. 11
Congress simply won't make the tough choices -- so it's time
for tough medicine. Governor Clinton won't stand up to the
Congressional bosses and endorse term limits. I say let's limit
the terms of Members of Congress -- and give government back to
the people.
This is my Agenda for American Renewal. It offers the
promise of a very different America than the plan Governor
Clinton proposes.
Look at each of the items I've mentioned today -- you'll see
the difference.
on the question of the North American Free Trade Agreement -
- Governor Clinton was first for it, then against it -- now he's
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for it again. But they don't serve waffles in the Oval Office -
- on tough issues -- you have to take a stand./
In education, Governor Clinton talks a good game -- but he's
flunked his test in Arkansas. And Governor Clinton can't reform
American schools -- because he doesn't want to offend the
powerful unions. He wants to tell the education establishment
what they want to hear -- I want to tell them what they need to
hear. 11
You see the same thing in reforming our legal system.
Governor Clinton says he's the candidate of change -- but he's
the darling of the ambulance-chasing lawyers. He doesn't dare
offend the trial lawyers -- so he doesn't dare fix our health
care system, our product liability system -- and he can't give
you relief from rising insurance costs./
On crime, here's all you need to know about Governor
Clinton. The prestigious National Fraternal Order of Police have
endorsed me; and the police in Little Rock -- the ones who know
Bill Clinton best -- have endorsed me for President of the United
States. 11
And last, but most important -- where I want to make
government smaller, Governor Clinton proposes at least $150
billion in new taxes -- and he has promised well over $220
billion in new spending.
And who is going to pay for all his promises? The cab
drivers and the barbers, the beauticians and the construction
worker. I say -- its time to help the middle-class.
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so you have before you two fundamentally different visions
of America.
Governor Clinton puts his faith in more government, in
special interests, in higher taxes to pay for all his promises.
I offer smaller government, lower taxes -- and more power to
people -- so that we can renew America.
Last night I asked the American people to imagine what would
happen -- if a crisis occurred in five minutes -- affecting you
and your family.
Who would you prefer to lead America in this crisis?
That is the question you must ask when you go into the
voting booth. Because of my character, my judgement, my ideas -
- I have earned your trust to lead America again.
Thank you very much. God bless the United States of
America.
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
97 OCT 15 P5: 03
DATE:
10/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY TODAY, 10/15 COB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EDISON, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 - - 4:25 p.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
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
6218
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than COB, TODAY, OCTOBER 15, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
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2.001.15 P2: 56
12:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean
It's great to be back in New Jersey -- and it's especially
great to be here in Middlesex county.
The way I see it -- if we carry Middlesex County -- we carry
New Jersey -- and if we carry New Jersey -- we can carry
America.//
I know the polls could look a little better these days, but
I think the American people are beginning to understand what is
really at stake in this election.
Listening to the other side -- you probably get the idea
that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
challenges. But we should never forget that our people are still
the best educated -- our economy still the most dynamic - our
workers still more productive -- than any other workers in the
world.//
I'm proud of what we have accomplished the past four years -
- to strengthen America's leadership.
Four years ago, I said that we would bring (40 million)
disabled Americans into our economic mainstream. We delivered.
I said I would do what no President has done for a decade - and
start to clean our air of acid rain. We delivered. I said we
would strengthen the family -- by letting parents -- not the
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government -- choose our kids child care. We delivered again. 11
00 willon pey a
And I'm proud that on our watch -- more than billion people
almost one firen of the population of entire would -- have
1 and ausy from totalitanvinvism and toward
enjoyed the Sires breath of freedom. 11 I'm proud that we stood
up to a Baghdad Bully -- and led the world in saying "no" to
aggression./
And I'm especially proud -- that the children here with us
today -- will grow up in a world that is safer -- because we
reduced the awful nightmare of nuclear weapons. //
It may be tempting to believe that we can turn the American
Commander-in-Chief into the Maytag Repairman. But sometime in
the next four years -- no one knows when -- no one knows where -
- a crisis will come. And the nation will look to one man to
lead.
Remember back in 1979, what Jimmy Carter said in the days
had
after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? He said he'd learned more
about the Soviets "in the past week" than in all his time in
office.
We learned something then too. We learned the Oval Office
is no place for an amateur. America can't afford at Commander-
in-Chief for whom a world crisis is "on-the-job" training.
When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait -- I took a stand -- Bill
Clinton took a powder. Governor Clinton today says he was for
But for sine wouths 1 said nothing-
America's military intervention. Date beck then he said -- quess
Family spoke
quote -- "I guess I would have voted with the majority, but I
he and
another
agree with the arguments the minority made."
care
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lavyngth.
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In the Oval Office -- you can't pull a Clinton -- you can't
have it both ways.
What about when Russian hardliners tried to topple Boris
Yelstin. Governor Clinton said -- and I quote -- " ".
Governor Clinton took a stand for waffles -- I stood beside
Boris Yeltsin -- and took a stand for freedom.
As long as I am President, I will keep America safe and
secure.
But you sea, international experience counts for more than
handling crises and negotiating missile treaties. America needs
a leader with international experience -- to lead the way in our
new global economy -- so we can create good jobs here in New
Jersey.
I have laid out my Agenda for American Renewal -- the steps
we must take to win the global economic competition --- to create
good jobs with high wages -- for all the kids here today.
step number one is to tear down barriers to free and fair
trade -- so that we can create good jobs for American workers.
Today, we are in a global economic downturn. There is
anxiety here at home, people are worried about their jobs,
college graduates find it hard to get work. But let's keep our
problems in perspective.
Last night, you heard alot of talk about Germany and Japan.
Let's not forget -- our economy is stronger than theirs.
Interest rates and inflation are at record lows. Our share of
world manufacturing has gone up -- for the first time in 40
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years. Our standard of living is the world's highest -- you can
buy more in America for less than anywhere else in the world.
And we have regained the title -- of the world's leading
exporter. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or (Middlesex County town), chances are that
the goods in the store say not "Made In Japan," -- not "Made in
Germany" -- but -- "Made In The USA.
We have managed the world economy through a period of
transition -- and we have stayed away from the disaster of the
late 70's. Now we can lead the world economy to recovery -- if
we take the right steps today.
By prying open new foreign markets, we will provide good
jobs for our kids and grandkids. Already, the average export-
related job pays 17 percent more than a traditional job. so if
we want the sons and daughter of steel workers to have good jobs,
we must fight for free and fair trade./ /
I'm proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
week we signed the historic North American Free Trade Agreement -
- forging a $6 trillion dollar market -- from Manitoba to Mexico
-- that will create 175,000 additional American jobs./ /
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements - with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
used our military alliances to win the old Cold War, we can use
our economic alliances to win the new business war. Because give
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the American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
compete, and out-produce -- any other in the world. //
But let's not kid ourselves ⑉⑉ we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. We need to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals -- today we
do. //
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America -- the right to choose their kids
schools. Public, private or religious. //
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. And small business
will lead the new economic recovery -- if we can provide the kind
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of relief I'm fighting for - relief from taxation. regulation and
litigation. 11
Step number four of my agenda is to create economic security
-- for every working man and woman.
Look at the pressures on the average family paycheck. The
threat of job loss, the rising cost of health care, auto
insurance premiums -- which grew at three times the rate of
inflation in the 1980's -- mean you have to able to afford a BMW,
to put a clunker on the road.
At the roots of the each of these problems -- is a legal
system that is out of control.
(15) percent of American companies today report that they
have laid off workers -- because of high premiums from auto
insurance.
Experts estimate that up to $50 billion of our health costs
-- comes from defensive medicine -- doctors and nurses doing
unnecessary tests. /
In Newark, it costs $2,000 dollars to insure a car -- that
you bought for $8,000. The same is true in Detroit. Los Angeles
and other major cities. And when the insurance payment is more
than the car payment -- it's time to stand up for people's
wallets.
One big problem is our lawsuit happy legal system.
Thousands of people enter frivolous lawsuits for pain and
suffering -- but we all end up footing the bill. Who benefits?
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Document No. 3567518
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
OCT
DATE: 10/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUESY: TODAY, 10/15 COB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EDISON, NEW JERSEY
SUBJECT:
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 - - 4:25 p.m.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MOBRIDE
BAKER
MOORE
SCOWCROFT
MULLINS
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BATES
PORTER
BRADY
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
ZOELLICK
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than COB, TODAY, OCTOBER 15, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE: See comments.
PK
Baul k.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
10/15
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
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October 15, 1992
20015 P2: 56
12:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean
It's great to be back in New Jersey -- and it's especially
great to be here in Middlesex County,
The way I see it -- if we carry Middlesex County -- we carry
New Jersey -- and if we carry New Jersey -- we can carry
America./
I know the polls could look a little better these days, but
I think the American people are beginning to understand what is
really at stake in this election.
Listening to the other side -- you probably get the idea
that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
challenges. But we should never forget that our people are still
the best educated -- our economy still the most dynamic -- our
(Tras.)
workers still <the most productive -- than any other workers in the
[in the world.
I'm proud of what we have accomplished the past four years -
- to strengthen America's leadership.
Four years ago, I said that we would bring (40 million)
disabled Americans into our economic mainstream. We delivered.
I said I would do what no President has done for a decade -- and
start to clean our air of acid rain. We delivered. I said we
would strengthen the family -- by letting parents -- not the
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government -- choose our kids child care. We delivered again.//
And I'm proud that on our watch -- more than a billion people --
almost one-fifth of the population of the entire world -- have
enjoyed the first breath of freedom.// I'm proud that we stood
up to a Baghdad Bully -- and led the world in saying "no" to
aggression.//
And I'm especially proud --- that the children here with us
today -- will grow up in a world that is safer -- because we
reduced the awful nightmare of nuclear weapons.//
It may be tempting to believe that we can turn the American
Commander-in-Chief into the Maytag Repairman. But sometime in
the next four years -- no one knows when -- no one knows where -
- a crisis will come. And the nation will look to one man to
lead.
Remember back in 1979, what Jimmy Carter said in the days
after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? He said he'd learned more
about the Soviets "in the past week" than in all his time in
office.
We learned something then too. We learned the oval Office
is no place for an amateur. America can't afford a Commander-
in-Chief for whom a world crisis is "on-the-job" training.
When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait -- I took a stand -- Bill
Clinton took a powder. Governor Clinton today says he was for
America's military intervention. But back then he said -- and I
quote -- "I guess I would have voted with the majority, but I
agree with the arguments the minority made."
2
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In the Oval Office -- you can't pull a Clinton -- you can't
have it both ways.
What about when Russian hardliners tried to topple Boris
Yelstin. Governor Clinton said -- and I quote -- " ".
Governor Clinton took a stand for waffles -- I stood beside
Boris Yeltsin -- and took a stand for freedom.
As long as I am President, I will keep America safe and
secure.
But you see, international experience counts for more than
handling crises and negotiating missile treaties. America needs
a leader with international experience -- to lead the way in our
new global economy -- so we can create good jobs here in New
(Trees.)
Jerseya and throughout the united States.
I have laid out my Agenda for American Renewal -- the steps
we must take to win the global economic competition -- to create
good jobs with high wages -- for all the kids here today.
Step number one is to tear down barriers to free and fair
trade -- so that we can create good jobs for American workers.
Today, we are in a global economic downturn. There is
anxiety here at home, people are worried about their jobs,
college graduates find it hard to get work. But let's keep our
problems in perspactive.
Last night, you heard alot of talk about Germany and Japan.
Let's not forget -- our economy is stronger than theirs.
Interest rates and inflation are at record lows. Our share of
DOC
world manufacturing has gone up -- for the first time in 40
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years. our standard of living is the world's highest -- you can
buy more in America for less than anywhere else in the world.
And we have regained the title -- of the world's leading
exporter. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or (Middlesex County town), chances are that
the goods in the store say not "Made In Japan," --- not "Made in
Germany" -- but -- "Made In The USA."//
We have managed the world economy through a period of
transition -- and we have stayed away from the disaster of the
late 70'm. Now we can lead the world economy to recovery -- if
we take the right steps today.
By prying open new foreign markets, we will provide good
jobs for our kids and grandkids. Already, the average export-
related job pays 17 percent more than a traditional job. 80 if
we want the sons and daughter of steel workers to have good jobs,
we must fight for free and fair trade.//
I'm initialed proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
(DOC)
week we signature the historic North American Free Trade Agreement -
- forging a 6.5 dollar market -- from Manitoba to Mexico
net
-- that will create 175,000 American jobs.//
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements ⑉ with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
used our military alliances to win the old Cold War, we can use
our economic alliances to win the new business war. Because give
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the American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
compate, and out-produce -- any other in the world./
But let's not kid ourselves -- we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. We need to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals 11 today ye
do.//
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America - the right to choose their kids
schools. Public. private or religious.
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. And small business
will lead the new economic recovery -- if we can provide the kind
5
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of relief I'm fighting for - relief from taxation. regulation and
litigation.//
Step number four of my agenda is to create economic security
-- for every working man and woman.
Look at the pressures on the average family paycheck. The
threat of job loss, the rising cost of health care, auto
insurance premiums -- which grew at three times the rate of
inflation in the 1980's -- mean you have to able to afford a BMW,
to put as clunker on the road.
At the roots of the each of these problems -- is a legal
system that is out of control.
(15) percent of American companies today report that they
have laid off workers -- because of high premiums from auto
insurance.
CDOJ, see note)
#40
Experts estimate that up to billion of our health costs
-- comes from defensive medicine -- doctors and nurses doing
unnecessary tests./
In Newark, it costs $2,000 dollars to insure a car we that
you bought for $8,000. The same is true in Detroit. Los Angeles
and other major cities. And when the insurance payment is more
than the car payment - it's time to stand up for people's
wallets.
One big problem is our lawsuit happy legal system.
Thousands of people enter frivolous lawsuits for pain and
suffering -- but we all end up footing the bill. Who benefits?
6
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Not the people who are injured ww the lawyers and up benefitting.
It's time to change the system.
So today I an announcing new legislation - that will allow
all Americans to opt out of the so-called pain and suffering
standard. This reform goes even further than New Jersey's
reforms -- enacted under your great former Governor - Tem Rean.
This reform will save $20 to $30 billion in auto insurance
premiums. It won't make the trial lawyers happy --- but I didn't
get elected President to make the trial lawyers happy. My job in
all Americans.
to protect the class:
Priority number five -- is to reach out to every American -
- because in the next century, wes need the talent of every person
- from the city to the suburbs to the furthest rural town.
To de this -- we must take back our streets - from the
crackheads and the criminals.//
I'm proud that under my administration - most federal
inmates serve at least 85 percent of their full sentence. We've
appointed judges who have a lot less respect for the criminals -
- and a lot more concern for the victims.//
But we must do better. I just passed a bill
(D05)
laws agains +
that toughers
Caleral
car-jacking -- now we need special laws
for crimes against women and the elderly.
The way I see it -- if you steal a our or mug an alderly
woman -- you ought to go to jail and you shouldn't be let out --
until you're eligible for a birthday salute from willard
Scott.//
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The final part of my agenda -- is simply this. I believe
that government is too big -- and spends too much of your
money.//
So I have put forward a specific plan to eliminate over
4,000 government projects and almost 250 programs -- that waste
your hard-earned tax dollars.
And I want to control the growth of mandatory federal
spending -- without touching Social security.
I'm fighting for a balanced budget amendment. And a line-
item veto. And I want to give every taxpayer the power to
designate up to ten percent of his or her income tax -- to be
used for one purpose only: to take the deficit off our
children's shoulders.//
Congress simply won't make the tough choices -- so it's time
for tough medicine. Governor Clinton won't stand up to the
Congrassional bosses and endorse term limits. I say let's limit
the terms of Members of Congress -- and give government back to
the people.//
This is my Agenda for American Renewal. It offers the
promise of a very different America than the plan Governor
Clinton proposes.
Look at each of the items I've mentioned today -- you'll see
the difference.
On the question of the North American Free Trade Agreement -
- Governor Clinton was first for it, then against it -- now he's
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for it again. But they don't serve waffles in the Oval Office -
- on tough issues en you have to take a stand.//
In education, Governor Clinton talks a good game -- but he's
flunked his test in Arkansas. And Governor Clinton can't reform
American schools -- because he doesn't want to offend the
powerful unions. He wants to tell the education establishment
what they want to hear -- I want to tell them what they need to
hear.//
You see the same thing in reforming our legal system.
Governor Clinton says he's the candidate of change -- but he's
the darling of the ambulance-chasing lawyers. He doesn't dare
offend the trial lawyers -- so he doesn't dare fix our health
care system, our product liability system -- and he can't give
you relief from rising insurance costs./
On crime, here's all you need to know about Governor
Clinton. The prestigious National Fraternal Order of Pelice have
endorsed me; and the pelice in Little Rook -- the ones who know
Bill Clinton best - have endorsed me for President of the United
States.//
And last, but most important -- where I want to make
government smaller, Governor Clinton proposes at least $150
billion in new taxes - and he has promised well over $220
billion in new spending.
And who is going to pay for all his promises? The cab
drivers and the barbers, the beauticians and the construction
worker. I say -- its time to help the middle-class.
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so you have before you two fundamentally different visions
of America.
Governor Clinton puts his faith in more government, in
special interests, in higher taxes to pay for all his premises.
I offer smaller government, lower taxes -- and more power to
people -- so that we can renew America.
Last night I asked the American people to imagine what would
happen -- if a crisis occurred in five minutes -- affecting you
and your family.
Who would you prefer to lead America in this crisis?
That is the question you must ask when you go into the
voting booth. Because of my character, my judgement, my ideas
1
- I have earned your trust to lead America again.
Thank you very much. God bless the United States of
America.
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GENERAL *** WHITE HOUSE/OCA
002
Office of the Attorney General
MAINS
Mashington, D. C. 20530
October 15, 1992
TO:
Paul Korfonta
FROM:
Julie E. Samuele
get
SUBJECT: Comments on Presidential Remarks: Edison, NJ
We have reviewed the proposed remarks and have the following
suggestions. Except for our first note, we cannot comment on or
verify the figures cited.
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page 6. Third para from bottom. We suggest changing the
estimate for defensive medicine to $40 billion. We know of
a study that estimates the cost to be $10-40 billion; we
have never seen the $50 billion figure. Vice President
Quayle used $20.7 billion the other night in the debate.
page 7. Second para from bottom, second sentence.
Substitute "that toughens federal laws against car-jacking*
for "with tough laws against new crimes like car-jacking".
The law only addressed car-jackings.
Please call me if you have any questions.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
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(R. Grady may respond at a
Assistant to the President
later time)
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Provost/Walters)
October 15, 1992
200.15 P2:55
12:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean
It's great to be back in New Jersey -- and it's especially
great to be here in Middlesex County.
The way I see it -- if we carry Middlesex County -- we carry
New Jersey -- and if we carry New Jersey -- we can carry
America. //
I know the polls could look a little better these days, but
I think the American people are beginning to understand what is
really at stake in this election.
Listening to the other side -- you probably get the idea
that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
challenges. But we should never forget that our people are still
the best educated -- our economy still the most dynamic -- our
workers still more productive -- than any other workers in the
world. //
I'm proud of what we have accomplished the past four years -
- to strengthen America's leadership.
Four years ago, I said that we would bring (40 million)
disabled Americans into our economic mainstream. We delivered.
I said I would do what no President has done for a decade -- and
start to clean our air of acid rain. We delivered. I said we
would strengthen the family -- by letting parents -- not the
government -- choose our kids child care. We delivered again. /
And I'm proud that on our watch -- more than a billion people --
almost one-fifth of the population of the entire world -- have
enjoyed the first breath of freedom. // I'm proud that we stood
up to a Baghdad Bully -- and led the world in saying "no" to
aggression. 11
And I'm especially proud -- that the children here with us
today -- will grow up in a world that is safer -- because we
reduced the awful nightmare of nuclear weapons. //
(Moring
3804
It may be tempting to believe that we can turn the American
Good
Commander-in-Chief into the Maytag Repairman. But sometime in
the next four years -- no one knows when -- no one knows where
- a crisis will come. And the nation will look to one man to
lead.
Remember back in 1979, what Jimmy Carter said in the days
after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? He said he'd learned more
about the Soviets "in the past week" than in all his time in
(3804)
office.
(Moin
We learned something then too. We learned the Oval Office
Good
is no place for an amateur. America can't afford a Commander-
in-Chief for whom a world crisis is "on-the-job" training.
When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait -- I took a stand -- Bill
Clinton took a powder. Governor Clinton today says he was for
America's military intervention. But back then he said -- and I
quote -- "I guess I would have voted with the majority, but I
agree with the arguments the minority made."
2
In the Oval Office -- you can't pull a Clinton -- you can't
have it both ways.
What about when Russian hardliners tried to topple Boris
Yelstin. Governor Clinton said -- and I quote -- " ".
Governor Clinton took a stand for waffles -- I stood beside
Boris Yeltsin -- and took a stand for freedom.
As long as I am President, I will keep America safe and
secure.
But you see, international experience counts for more than
handling crises and negotiating missile treaties. America needs
a leader with international experience -- to lead the way in our
new global economy -- so we can create good jobs here in New
Jersey.
I have laid out my Agenda for American Renewal -- the steps
we must take to win the global economic competition -- to create
good jobs with high wages -- for all the kids here today.
Step number one is to tear down barriers to free and fair
trade -- so that we can create good jobs for American workers.
Today, we are in a global economic downturn. There is
anxiety here at home, people are worried about their jobs,
college graduates find it hard to get work. But let's keep our
problems in perspective.
2 words words (Moun 3804)
Last night, you heard alot of talk about Germany and Japan.
Let's not forget -- our economy is stronger than theirs.
Interest rates and inflation are at record lows. Our share of
world manufacturing has gone up -- for the first time in 40
3
years. Our standard of living is the world's highest -- you can
buy more in America for less than anywhere else in the world.
And we have regained the title -- of the world's leading
exporter. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or (Middlesex County town), chances are that
the goods in the store say not "Made In Japan, -- not "Made in
Germany" -- but -- "Made In The USA. //
We have managed the world economy through a period of
transition -- and we have stayed away from the disaster of the
late 70's. Now we can lead the world economy to recovery -- if
we take the right steps today.
By prying open new foreign markets, we will provide good
jobs for our kids and grandkids. Already, the average export-
related job pays 17 percent more than a traditional job. So if
we want the sons and daughter of steel workers to have good jobs,
we must fight for free and fair trade. //
I'm proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
week we signed the historic North American Free Trade Agreement -
- forging a $6 trillion dollar market -- from Manitoba to Mexico
-- that will create 175,000 additional American jobs.//
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements -- with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
3804
used our military alliances to win the old Cold War, we can use
Movin
our economic alliances to win the new business war. Because given
4
(Moring 801)
the American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
compete, and out-produce -- any other in the world. //
But let's not kid ourselves -- we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. We need to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals -- today we
do.//
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America -- the right to choose their kids
schools. Public, private or religious. //
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. And small business
will lead the new economic recovery -- if we can provide the kind
5
of relief I'm fighting for - relief from taxation, regulation and
litigation./
Step number four of my agenda is to create economic security
-- for every working man and woman.
Look at the pressures on the average family paycheck. The
threat of job loss, the rising cost of health care, auto
insurance premiums -- which grew at three times the rate of
be 3804)
inflation in the 1980's -- mean you have to able to afford a BMW,
to put a clunker on the road.
At the roots of the each of these problems -- is a legal
system that is out of control.
(15) percent of American companies today report that they
have laid off workers -- because of high premiums from auto
insurance.
Experts estimate that up to $50 billion of our health costs
-- comes from defensive medicine -- doctors and nurses doing
unnecessary tests./
In Newark, it costs $2,000 dollars to insure a car -- that
you bought for $8,000. The same is true in Detroit. Los Angeles
and other major cities. And when the insurance payment is more
than the car payment -- it's time to stand up for people's
wallets.
One big problem is our lawsuit happy legal system.
Thousands of people enter frivolous lawsuits for pain and
suffering -- but we all end up footing the bill. Who benefits?
6
Not the people who are injured -- the lawyers end up benefitting.
It's time to change the system.
So today I am announcing new legislation -- that will allow
all Americans to opt out of the so-called pain and suffering
standard. This reform goes even further than New Jersey's
reforms -- enacted under your great former Governor -- Tom Kean.
This reform will save $20 to $30 billion in auto insurance
premiums. It won't make the trial lawyers happy -- but I didn't
get elected President to make the trial lawyers happy. My job is
to protect the middle-class.
Priority number five -- is to reach out to every American -
- because in the next century, we need the talent of every person
-- from the city to the suburbs to the furthest rural town.
Morn
To do this -- we must take back our streets --. from the
Note:
crackheads and the criminals. / /
I'm proud that under my administration -- most federal
Citea
inmates serve at least 85 percent of their full sentence. We've
figure
the from past
appointed judges who have a lot less respect for the criminals -
if
there - and a lot more concern for the victims. //
has been
significant
But we must do better. I just passed a bill with tough laws
improvement against new crimes like car-jacking -- now we need special laws
for crimes against women and the elderly.
The way I see it -- if you steal a car or mug an elderly
woman -- you ought to go to jail and you shouldn't be let out --
until you're eligible for a birthday salute from Willard
Scott. //
7
The final part of my agenda -- is simply this. I believe
that government is too big --- and spends too much of your
money. //
So I have put forward a specific plan to eliminate over
4,000 government projects and almost 250 programs -- that waste
your hard-earned tax dollars.
And I want to control the growth of mandatory federal
spending -- without touching Social Security.
I'm fighting for a balanced budget amendment. And a line-
item veto. And I want to give every taxpayer the power to
designate up to ten percent of his or her income tax -- to be
used for one purpose only: to take the deficit off our
children's shoulders. //
Congress simply won't make the tough choices -- so it's time
for tough medicine. Governor Clinton won't stand up to the
Congressional bosses and endorse term limits. I say let's limit
the terms of Members of Congress -- and give government back to
the people. //
This is my Agenda for American Renewal. It offers the
promise of a very different America than the plan Governor
Clinton proposes.
Look at each of the items I've mentioned today -- you'll see
the difference.
On the question of the North American Free Trade Agreement -
- Governor Clinton was first for it, then against it -- now he's
8
for it again. But they don't serve waffles in the Oval Office -
- on tough issues -- you have to take a stand. //
In education, Governor Clinton talks a good game -- but he's
flunked his test in Arkansas. And Governor Clinton can't reform
American schools -- because he doesn't want to offend the
powerful unions. He wants to tell the education establishment
what they want to hear -- I want to tell them what they need to
hear. //
You see the same thing in reforming our legal system.
Governor Clinton says he's the candidate of change -- but he's
the darling of the ambulance-chasing lawyers. He doesn't dare
offend the trial lawyers -- so he doesn't dare fix our health
care system, our product liability system -- and he can't give
you relief from rising insurance costs. //
On crime, here's all you need to know about Governor
Clinton. The prestigious National Fraternal Order of Police have
endorsed me; and the police in Little Rock -- the ones who know
Bill Clinton best -- have endorsed me for President of the United
States. //
And last, but most important -- where I want to make
government smaller, Governor Clinton proposes at least $150
billion in new taxes -- and he has promised well over $220
billion in new spending.
And who is going to pay for all his promises? The cab
drivers and the barbers, the beauticians and the construction
worker. I say -- its time to help the middle-class.
9
So you have before you two fundamentally different visions
of America.
Governor Clinton puts his faith in more government, in
special interests, in higher taxes to pay for all his promises.
I offer smaller government, lower taxes -- and more power to
people -- so that we can renew America.
Last night I asked the American people to imagine what would
happen -- if a crisis occurred in five minutes -- affecting you
and your family.
Who would you prefer to lead America in this crisis?
That is the question you must ask when you go into the
voting booth. Because of my character, my judgement, my ideas -
- I have earned your trust to lead America again.
Thank you very much. God bless the United States of
America.
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10
Andrew Carpendale
(Provost/Walters)
October 15, 1992
12:30 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Edison, NJ
October 16, 1992
Thank you -- Governor Tom Kean .
It's great to be back in New Jersey -- and it's especially
great to be here in Middlesex County.
The way I see it -- if we carry Middlesex County -- we carry
New Jersey -- and if we carry New Jersey -- we can carry
America. 11
I know the polls could look a little better these days, but
I think the American people are beginning to understand what is
really at stake in this election.
Listening to the other side -- you probably get the idea
that America is a nation in decline. Sure, we have our
challenges. But we should never forget that our people are still
the best educated -- our economy still the most dynamic -- our
workers still more productive -- than any other workers in the
world. //
I'm proud of what we have accomplished the past four years -
- to strengthen America's leadership.
Four years ago, I said that we would bring (40 million)
disabled Americans into our economic mainstream. We delivered.
I said I would do what no President has done for a decade -- and
start to clean our air of acid rain. We delivered. I said we
would strengthen the family -- by letting parents -- not the
Clinton did not
government -- choose our kids child care. We delivered again. //
over 700 million
And I'm proud that on our watch -- more than a billion people --
almost one-fifth of the population of the entire world -- have
enjoyed the first breath of freedom. // I'm proud that we stood
up to a Baghdad Bully -- and led the world in saying "no" to
aggression. / /
And I'm especially proud -- that the children here with us
today -- will grow up in a world that is safer -- because we
reduced the awful nightmare of nuclear weapons. //
It may be tempting to believe that we can turn the American
Commander-in-Chief into the Maytag Repairman. But sometime in
the next four years -- no one knows when -- no one knows where -
- a crisis will come. And the nation will look to one man to
lead.
Remember back in 1979, what Jimmy Carter said in the days
after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan? He said he'd learned more
about the Soviets "in the past week" than in all his time in
office.
We learned something then too. We learned the Oval Office
is no place for an amateur. America can't afford a Commander-
in-Chief for whom a world crisis is "on-the-job" training.
When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait -- I took a stand -- Bill
Clinton took a powder. Governor Clinton today says he was for
America's military intervention. But back then he said -- and I
quote -- "I guess I would have voted with the majority, but I
agree with the arguments the minority made."
2
In the Oval Office -- you can't pull a Clinton -- you can! t
have it both ways.
What about when Russian hardliners tried to topple Boris
Yelstin. Governor Clinton said -- and I quote -- " ".
Governor Clinton took a stand for waffles -- I stood beside
Boris Yeltsin -- and took a stand for freedom.
As long as I am President, I will keep America safe and
secure.
But you see, international experience counts for more than
handling crises and negotiating missile treaties. America needs
a leader with international experience -- to lead the way in our
new global economy -- so we can create good jobs here in New
Jersey.
I have laid out my Agenda for American Renewal -- the steps
we must take to win the global economic competition -- to create
good jobs with high wages -- for all the kids here today.
Step number one is to tear down barriers to free and fair
trade -- so that we can create good jobs for American workers.
Today, we are in a global economic downturn. There is
anxiety here at home, people are worried about their jobs,
college graduates find it hard to get work. But let's keep our
problems in perspective.
Last night, you heard alot of talk about Germany and Japan.
Let's not forget -- our economy is stronger than theirs.
Interest rates and inflation are at record lows. Our share of
world manufacturing has gone up -- for the first time in 40
3
years. Our standard of living is the world's highest -- you can
buy more in America for less than anywhere else in the world.
And we have regained the title -- of the world's leading
exporter. In the past three years, our exports to Japan have
increased 12 times faster than our imports from Japan. Whether
you shop in Tokyo or (Middlesex County town), chances are that
the goods in the store say not "Made In Japan," -- not "Made in
Germany" -- but -- "Made In The USA. "//
We have managed the world economy through a period of
transition -- and we have stayed away from the disaster of the
late 70's. Now we can lead the world economy to recovery -- if
we take the right steps today.
By prying open new foreign markets, we will provide good
jobs for our kids and grandkids. Already, the average export-
related job pays 17 percent more than a traditional job. So if
we want the sons and daughter of steel workers to have good jobs,
we must fight for free and fair trade. //
I'm proud of my administration's record -- proud that last
week we signed the historic North American Free Trade Agreement -
- forging a $6 trillion dollar market -- from Manitoba to Mexico
-- that will create 175,000 additional American jobs. / /
In my second term, we will fight for new agreements -- with
the nations of Europe, Asia and Latin America. Just as we once
used our military alliances to win the old Cold War, we can use
our economic alliances to win the new business war. Because give
4
the American worker the chance -- and they will out-think, out-
compete, and out-produce -- any other in the world. / /
But let's not kid ourselves -- we're not going to compete in
this new economy, if we don't change our schools.
We already spend more per pupil than any of our major
industrial competitors -- and yet our kids rank near the bottom
in math and science. We need to embrace new ideas.
Again -- I'm proud of what we have done already. Never in
history -- has America had national education goals -- today we
do. / /
Never before in America, have almost 2,000 communities
committed to literally reinventing their schools -- today they
are.
But we can't stop here. So in my second term, I want to
give every parent in America -- the right to choose their kids
schools. Public, private or religious. / /
But reforming education won't be enough -- if our graduates
can't find jobs. So we have to strengthen American business.
The past four years have not been easy -- as American
companies restructure. But almost every American industry --
steel, computers, cars, biotechnology -- is stronger than just
four years ago.
Small business is the backbone of our new economy --
creating two out of every three new jobs. And small business
will lead the new economic recovery -- if we can provide the kind
5
of relief I'm fighting for - relief from taxation, regulation and
litigation. / /
Step number four of my agenda is to create economic security
-- for every working man and woman.
Look at the pressures on the average family paycheck. The
threat of job loss, the rising cost of health care, auto
insurance premiums -- which grew at three times the rate of
inflation in the 1980's -- mean you have to able to afford a BMW,
to put a clunker on the road.
At the roots of the each of these problems -- is a legal
system that is out of control.
(15) percent of American companies today report that they
have laid off workers -- because of high premiums from auto
insurance.
Experts estimate that up to $50 billion of our health costs
-- comes from defensive medicine -- doctors and nurses doing
unnecessary tests. //
In Newark, it costs $2,000 dollars to insure a car -- that
you bought for $8,000. The same is true in Detroit. Los Angeles
and other major cities. And when the insurance payment is more
than the car payment -- it's time to stand up for people's
wallets.
One big problem is our lawsuit happy legal system.
Thousands of people enter frivolous lawsuits for pain and
suffering -- but we all end up footing the bill. Who benefits?
6
Not the people who are injured -- the lawyers end up benefitting.
It's time to change the system.
So today I am announcing new legislation -- that will allow
all Americans to opt out of the so-called pain and suffering
standard. This reform goes even further than New Jersey's
reforms -- enacted under your great former Governor -- Tom Kean.
This reform will save $20 to $30 billion in auto insurance
premiums. It won't make the trial lawyers happy -- but I didn't
get elected President to make the trial lawyers happy. My job is
to protect the middle-class.
Priority number five -- is to reach out to every American -
- because in the next century, we need the talent of every person
-- from the city to the suburbs to the furthest rural town.
To do this -- we must take back our streets -- from the
crackheads and the criminals. //
I'm proud that under my administration -- most federal
inmates serve at least 85 percent of their full sentence. We've
appointed judges who have a lot less respect for the criminals -
- and a lot more concern for the victims. //
But we must do better. I just passed a bill with tough laws
against new crimes like car-jacking -- now we need special laws
for crimes against women and the elderly.
The way I see it -- if you steal a car or mug an elderly
woman -- you ought to go to jail and you shouldn't be let out --
until you're eligible for a birthday salute from Willard
Scott. //
7
The final part of my agenda -- is simply this. I believe
that government is too big -- and spends too much of your
money. //
So I have put forward a specific plan to eliminate over
4,000 government projects and almost 250 programs -- that waste
your hard-earned tax dollars.
And I want to control the growth of mandatory federal
spending -- without touching Social Security.
I'm fighting for a balanced budget amendment. And a line-
item veto. And I want to give every taxpayer the power to
designate up to ten percent of his or her income tax -- to be
used for one purpose only: to take the deficit off our
children's shoulders. //
Congress simply won't make the tough choices -- so it's time
for tough medicine. Governor Clinton won't stand up to the
Congressional bosses and endorse term limits. I say let's limit
the terms of Members of Congress -- and give government back to
the people. / /
This is my Agenda for American Renewal. It offers the
promise of a very different America than the plan Governor
Clinton proposes.
Look at each of the items I've mentioned today -- you'll see
the difference.
On the question of the North American Free Trade Agreement -
- Governor Clinton was first for it, then against it -- now he's
8
for it again. But they don't serve waffles in the Oval Office
-
- on tough issues -- you have to take a stand. //
In education, Governor Clinton talks a good game -- but he's
flunked his test in Arkansas. And Governor Clinton can't reform
American schools -- because he doesn't want to offend the
powerful unions. He wants to tell the education establishment
what they want to hear -- I want to tell them what they need to
hear. //
You see the same thing in reforming our legal system.
Governor Clinton says he's the candidate of change -- but he's
the darling of the ambulance-chasing lawyers. He doesn't dare
offend the trial lawyers -- so he doesn't dare fix our health
care system, our product liability system -- and he can't give
you relief from rising insurance costs. //
On crime, here's all you need to know about Governor
Clinton. The prestigious National Fraternal Order of Police have
endorsed me; and the police in Little Rock -- the ones who know
Bill Clinton best -- have endorsed me for President of the United
States. //
And last, but most important -- where I want to make
government smaller, Governor Clinton proposes at least $150
billion in new taxes -- and he has promised well over $220
billion in new spending.
And who is going to pay for all his promises? The cab
drivers and the barbers, the beauticians and the construction
worker. I say -- its time to help the middle-class.
9
So you have before you two fundamentally different visions
of America.
Governor Clinton puts his faith in more government, in
special interests, in higher taxes to pay for all his promises.
I offer smaller government, lower taxes -- and more power to
people -- so that we can renew America.
Last night I asked the American people to imagine what would
happen -- if a crisis occurred in five minutes -- affecting you
and your family.
Who would you prefer to lead America in this crisis?
That is the question you must ask when you go into the
voting booth. Because of my character, my judgement, my ideas -
- I have earned your trust to lead America again.
Thank you very much. God bless the United States of
America.
# # #
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