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Document No. 357210ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
10/19/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 10/19 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CORNELIA, GEORGIA
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
X MOORE
SCOWCROFT
X
MULLINS
T
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BATES
PORTER
BRADY
X PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
NRL
SMITH
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
y
ZOELLICK
GRAY
\
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122
x2930, no later than NOON, TODAY, OCTOBER 19, with a copy to
9
this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
called 11:00
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
12:00
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Askew)
Draft Two
October 18, 1992
20.13 A8: 40
STUMP2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STUMP SPEECH
CORNELIA, GEORGIA
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 1992
Thank you, I want to thank the bands from Habersham
Central High School and Central Heights Christian School. Our
train is called "The Spirit of America." This welcome shows what
that spirit is all about. //
Earlier Barbara and I were in Atlanta, Norcross, and
Gainesville. Later we're off to Spartanburg, South Carolina. At
each stop it's the same. We're in the land of the free and the
home of the Braves. And, believe me, the Braves are going to win
the first real World Series.
I'm told that baseball great Johnny Mize -- the Big Cat --
lives three miles from here in Demorest.
Johnny knows why I identify with the Braves. Baseball's
like politics. Forget the polls. Ignore the know-it-alls. On
Election Day we'll show the media: It ain't over till Cabrera
[Cu-BRARE-ah] swings. //
And Cabrera's going to swing Republican on November 3. I
feel it in my bones, because it's not in the marrow of American
character to put up with the crushing tax burden Bill Clinton
wants for the middle class.
This morning in Norcross, I talked about my specific ideas
to get this economy moving -- my Agenda for American Renewal.
2
(Hold up.) Here in Cornelia, I'd like to compare my ideas with
Governor Clinton's.
Governor Clinton started out early in the campaign calling
for $150 billion in new taxes. He'd need it, too, and more, to
pay for his $220 billion of new government spending.
He's proposing the single most-mammoth tax-and-spend
increase ever proposed on the planet. And if it stopped right
there, that would be bad enough.
But it doesn't stop there. Governor Clinton's like the
battery bunny. Ever since he first came up with those numbers,
he's been out there making new promises. And he keeps going and
going and going.
We added it up -- since June, it comes to an extra billion
dollars a day of government spending he's promising.
Today the Federal government will spend four billion and
fifteen million of your tax dollars. Just one day. Do you
really think they should spend even more?
But it's worse than that. We've got a big old Democratic
Congress up on the hill that's been taking a cold shower for
twelve years
just twitching to spend more of your money.
Right now, Congress has another (900) billion dollars of spending
under consideration -- that they don't dare send to me. But they
won't be shy with Bill Clinton.
Think about it. That Congress and Bill-Dollar Bill.
3
Getting those two together would be like giving Imelda
Marcos a couple of drinks
an eighteen-wheeler
and the key
to the Kinney's shoe warehouse.
Governor Clinton says only the richest Americans will have
to pay. He says he'll only tax folks who make more than $200,000
a year.
Obviously, Governor Clinton slept through arithmetic class
at Oxford. Because here's what the experts tell you. To pay for
all his promises
drawing the tax line at $200,000 a year isn't
enough. Going down to $60,000 isn't enough. Even $36,000 isn't
enough, either. To pay for all his promises, Governor Clinton
will have to tax the entire middle class.
I want to hold the line on taxes. Every economist who
understands the way our world works, now that the Cold War's
over
knows that the way for the United States to break free
from this world-wide recession
the way for us to get ahead.
is to keep government down
keep taxes down
and keep our
leadership in the White House.
I understand that Cornelia's poultry processing industry
processes about a million chickens a day. This reminds me how
Governor Clinton's economic plan would lay an egg. But at least
on taxes he's consistent. His position echoes a famous TV
commercial: "For all you do, this tax increase is for you. "
When it comes to anything else, Governor Clinton has a
tendency to come down on every side of every issue. He reminds
me of that Randy Travis song -- "On the Other Hand."
4
Someone asked Governor Clinton the other day which country
singers he'd invite to the White House if he got elected. He
said, and I quote -- "All of them."
Governor Clinton treats politics the way he treats country
music singers. He tries to make everybody happy. That just
doesn't work in the Oval Office. You have to take a stand.
I'm sure the Governor's a nice-enough guy. But I have a big
problem with his pattern of dealing with tough questions. Maybe
he's allergic to candor.
We all know his various stories on what he did to evade the
draft. Governor Clinton still hasn't leveled with the American
people. Nor has he come clean on any number of other issues.
Let's start with the Gulf War.
As President your beliefs have to stand tall every day.
Nowhere do Americans believe more in "duty, honor, country" than
in the South. That's why Georgians bravely served in the
I
Persian Gulf. I said to Saddam Hussein: Aggression must not
stand. My friends: You made sure that aggression DID not stand.
What did Bill Clinton say? Well, two days after Congress
followed my declaration of war, here's what he said: "I guess I
would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I
agree with the arguments the minority made." //
That's not leadership. That's followship, and a dangerous
trait for a Commander-in-Chief. An greater problem is that this
trait extends across the board.
5
Take our schools. Last week in a debate, you heard Governor
Clinton say he's against letting parents use tax dollars to send
their kids to private or religious schools.
That's funny. Three months ago he said he was for the idea.
Then he went to the teachers union bosses. They said no -- so he
said no. Just call him Charlie McCarthy to their Edgar Bergen.
Don't have to ask me about school choice. I'm for it.
On November 3, parents who want to choose their kids' schools can
start by choosing a President who agrees with them. //
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? I
want to limit terms in Congress -- and give government back to
the people. Last week the Governor said he was against the idea.
Last January, he said it's something you should decide.
It's the same thing on every issue. Here in Cornelia you
export apples, poultry, textiles, even sutures. Well, on free
trade -- Governor Clinton has had three different positions. For
it, against, now for it again. On health care -- he has had two
contradictory plans.
On crime, Governor Clinton talks tough on the trail, but
coddles criminals in Arkansas. Last Friday, the Little Rock
police came to visit in the Oval Office. They endorsed me -- for
President of the United States. //
There is a pattern here -- a deliberate pattern of
deception. And I believe you can't lead the people of America,
by MISleading them. 11
6
This issue is important. Listen to the Editor of The New
Republic, a liberal magazine strongly supportive of Governor
Clinton. He says he worries about a Clinton Administration.
Here's why -- and I quote: "Bill Clinton's so completely
political a character -- that when he has to address an issue,
the actual truth about it is not the first thing that comes into
his head.' End-quote. /
Why does this matter?
Well, sometime in the next four years the phone will ring in
the Oval Office. The man who picks up that phone will have to
make a decision -- maybe it will affect American jobs. Maybe it
will affect American lives. /
The leader who picks up that phone can't take two positions,
can't make everybody happy, can't wait and take a poll.
Governor Clinton suggests that individual character is not
important. He says he wants to change the character of the
Presidency.
But let me be clear. You cannot separate the character of
the President -- from the character of the Presidency. //
I have led this Nation through four difficult years.
I am proud we've made this world safer for our kids.
I am proud we've kept our economy afloat while other Nations
are drowning.
I believe I have demonstrated the character, the integrity
worthy of America and its ideals.
7
I hope I've been worthy of your trust. Now I ask you to
trust yourselves. I need your support and prayers. I need your
vote. Thank you for this welcome, and may God bless the United
States of America.
# # # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
CURT SMITH/KEN ASKEW
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST
SUBJECT: PROPOSED REMARKS, CORNELIA, GEORGIA
Summary:
On Tuesday, October 20th, at approximately 3:55 p.m. you will
address approximately 10-15,000 citizens in Cornelia, Georgia.
You will deliver your remarks from the back of "The Spirit of
America."
Discussion:
Your remarks (12 minutes / cards) point out how Governor
Clinton's tax increases will hurt the entire middle class, and
how the Governor flip-flops on issue after issue.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
19, 41,9926
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Cornelia, Georgia
We have reviewed the attached remarks and have noted several
suggested changes on the draft.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if we may
help in any other way.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 357210ss
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
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DATE:
10/19/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 10/19 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CORNELIA, GEORGIA
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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
HOLIDAY
A
MCGROARTY
HORNER
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122
x2930, no later than NOON, TODAY, OCTOBER 19, with a copy to
9
this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Askew)
Draft Two
October 18, 1992
A8:40
STUMP2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STUMP SPEECH
CORNELIA, GEORGIA
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 1992
Thank you, . I want to thank the bands from Habersham
Central High School and Central Heights Christian School. Our
train is called "The Spirit of America." This welcome shows what
that spirit is all about. //
Earlier Barbara and I were in Atlanta, Norcross, and
Gainesville. Later we're off to Spartanburg, South Carolina. At
each stop it's the same. We're in the land of the free and the
home of the Braves. And, believe me, the Braves are going to win
the first real World Series.
I'm told that baseball great Johnny Mize -- the Big Cat --
lives three miles from here in Demorest.
Johnny knows why I identify with the Braves. Baseball's
like politics. Forget the polls. Ignore the know-it-alls. On
Election Day we'll show the media: It ain't over till Cabrera
[Cu-BRARE-ah] swings. //
And Cabrera's going to swing Republican on November 3. I
feel it in my bones, because it's not in -the marrow of American
character to put up with the crushing tax burden Bill Clinton
TO IMPOSE ON
wants for the middle class.
This morning in Norcross, I talked about my specific ideas
OUR
to get this economy moving -- my Agenda for American Renewal.
2
(Hold up.) Here in Cornelia, I'd like to compare my ideas with
Governor Clinton's.
Governor Clinton started out early in the campaign calling
for $150 billion in new taxes. He'd need it, too, and more, to
pay for his $220 billion of new government spending.
LARGEST
He's proposing the single most mannoth tax-and-spend
IN OUR HISTORY
increase ever proposedson the planot And if it stopped right
there, that would be bad enough.
But it doesn't stop there. Governor Clinton's like the
battery bunny. Ever since he first came up with those numbers,
he's been out there making new promises. And he keeps going and
going and going.
We added it up -- since June, it comes to an extra billion
dollars a day of government spending he's promising.
Today the Federal government will spend four billion and
fifteen million of your tax dollars. Just one day. Do you
really think they should spend even more?
THE
But it's worse than that. We've got big old Democratic
CAPITOL
Congress up on the hill that's been taking a cold shower for
twelve years
just twitching to spend more of your money.
Right now, Congress has another (900) billion dollars of spending
under consideration -- that they don't dare send to me. But they
won't be shy with Bill Clinton.
ION
Think about it. That Congress
and Bill Dollar Bill.
3
Getting those two together would be like giving Imelda
Marcos a couple of drinks
an eighteen-wheeler
and the key
to the Kinney's shoe warehouse.
Governor Clinton says only the richest Americans will have
to pay. He says he'll only tax folks who make more than $200,000
a year.
Obviously, Governor Clinton slept through arithmetic class
at Oxford. Because here's what the experts tell you. To pay for
all his promises
drawing the tax line at $200,000 a year isn't
enough. Going down to $60,000 isn't enough. Even $36,000 isn't
enough, either. To pay for all his promises, Governor Clinton
will have to tax the entire middle class.
I want to hold the line on taxes. Every economist who
understands the way our world works, now that the Cold War's
over
knows that the way for the United States to break free
from this world-wide recession
the way for us to get ahead
THE SIZE of
is to keep government down
keep taxes down
and keep our
leadership in the White House.
I understand that Cornelia's poultry processing industry
processes about a million chickens a day. This reminds me how
Governor Clinton's economic plan would lay an egg. But at least
on taxes he's consistent. His position echoes a famous TV
commercial: "For all you do, this tax increase is for you. "
When it comes to anything else, Governor Clinton has a
tendency to come down on every side of every issue. He reminds
me of that Randy Travis song -- "On the Other Hand."
4
Someone asked Governor Clinton the other day which country
singers he'd invite to the White House if he got elected. He
said, and I quote -- "All of them."
Governor Clinton treats politics the way he treats country
music singers. He tries to make everybody happy. That just
doesn't work in the Oval Office. You have to take a stand.
I'm sure the Governor's a nice enough guy. But J + have a big
problem with his pattern of dealing with tough questions. Maybe
he's allergic to candor.
We all know his various stories on what he did to evade the
draft. Governor Clinton still hasn't leveled with the American
people. Nor has he come clean on any number of other issues.
Let's start with the Gulf War.
As President your beliefs have to stand tall every day.
Nowhere do Americans believe more in "duty, honor, country" than
in the South. That's why Georgians bravely served in the
-
Persian Gulf. I said to Saddam Hussein: Aggression must not
stand. My friends: You made sure that aggression DID not stand.
What did Bill Clinton say? Well, two days after Congress
followed my declaration of war, here's what he said: "I guess I
would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I
agree with the arguments the minority made." //
That's not leadership. That's followship, and a dangerous
trait for a Commander-in-Chief. An greater problem is that this
trait extends across the board.
5
Take our schools. Last week in a debate, you heard Governor
Clinton say he's against letting parents use tax dollars to send
their kids to private or religious schools.
TRUE.
That's funny. Three months ago he said he was for the idea,
SCHOOL NOT THASPRIVATE
Then he went to the teachers union bosses. They said no -- SO he
said no. Just call him Charlie McCarthy to their Edgar Bergen.
J
?
Don't have to ask me about school choice. I'm for it.
On November 3, parents who want to choose their kids' schools can
start by choosing a President who agrees with them. //
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? I
want to limit terms in Congress -- and give government back to
CLINTON
the people. Last week the GovernorYsaid he was against the idea.
VOTERS
Last January, he said it's something your should decide.
It's the same thing on every issue. Here in Cornelia you
export apples, poultry, textiles, even sutures. Well, on free
trade -- Governor Clinton has had three different positions. For
it, against, now for it again. On health care -- he has had two
contradictory plans.
On crime, Governor Clinton talks tough on the trail, but
coddles criminals in Arkansas. Last Friday, the Little Rock
police came to visit in the Oval Office. They endorsed me -- for
President of the United States. //
There is a pattern here -- a deliberate pattern of
deception. And 1 believe you can't lead the people of America,
=
by MISleading them. //
6
This issue is important. Listen to the Editor of The New
Republic, a liberal magazine strongly supportive of Governor
Clinton. He says he worries about a Clinton Administration.
Here's why -- and I quote: "Bill Clinton's so completely
political a character -- that when he has to address an issue,
the actual truth about it is not the first thing that comes into
his head." End-quote. /
Why does this matter?
Well, sometime in the next four years the phone will ring in
the Oval Office. The man who picks up that phone will have to
make a decision -- maybe it will affect American jobs. Maybe it
will affect American lives. /
The leader who picks up that phone can't take two positions,
can't make everybody happy, can't wait and take a poll.
Governor Clinton suggests that individual character is not
important. He says he wants to change the character of the
Presidency.
But let me be clear. You cannot separate the character of.
the President -- from the character of the Presidency. //
I have led this Nation through four difficult years.
I am proud we've made this world safer for our kids.
I am proud we've kept our economy afloat while other Nations
are drowning.
AND the
I believe I have demonstrated the character, the integrity
worthy of America and its ideals.
7
I hope I've been worthy of your trust. Now I ask you to
trust yourselves. I need your support and prayers. I need your
vote. Thank you for this welcome, and may God bless the United
States of America.
# # # #
(Smith/Askew)
J.D. Foster
Draft Two
October 18, 1992
STUMP2
32 OCT 19 P3: 10
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STUMP SPEECH
CORNELIA, GEORGIA
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 1992
Thank you, I want to thank the bands from Habersham
Central High School and Central Heights Christian School. Our
train is called "The Spirit of America." This welcome shows what
that spirit is all about. //
Earlier Barbara and I were in Atlanta, Norcross, and
Gainesville. Later we're off to Spartanburg, South Carolina. At
each stop it's the same. We're in the land of the free and the
home of the Braves. And, believe me, the Braves are going to win
the first real World Series.
I'm told that baseball great Johnny Mize -- the Big Cat --
lives three miles from here in Demorest.
Johnny knows why I identify with the Braves. Baseball's
like politics. Forget the polls. Ignore the know-it-alls. On
Election Day we'll show the media: It ain't over till Cabrera
[Cu-BRARE-ah] swings. 11
And Cabrera's going to swing Republican on November 3. I
feel it in my bones, because it's not in the marrow of American
character to put up with the crushing tax burden Bill Clinton
wants for the middle class.
This morning in Norcross, I talked about my specific ideas
to get this economy moving -- my Agenda for American Renewal.
2
(Hold up.) Here in Cornelia, I'd like to compare my ideas with
Governor Clinton's.
Governor Clinton started out early in the campaign calling
for $150 billion in new taxes. He'd need it, too, and more, to
pay for his $220 billion of new government spending.
He's proposing the single most-mammoth tax-and-spend
increase ever proposed on the planet. And if it stopped right
there, that would be bad enough.
But it doesn't stop there. Governor Clinton's like the
battery bunny. Ever since he first came up with those numbers,
he's been out there making new promises. And he keeps going and
going and going.
We added it up -- since June, it comes to an extra billion
dollars a day of government spending he's promising.
Today the Federal government will spend four billion and
fifteen million of your tax dollars. Just one day. Do you
really think they should spend even more?
But it's worse than that. We've got a big old Democratic
Congress up on the hill that's been taking a cold shower for
twelve years
just twitching to spend more of your money.
Right now, Congress has another (900) billion dollars of spending
under consideration -- that they don't dare send to me. But they
won't be shy with Bill Clinton.
and Bill
[ion Dollar Bill.
Think about it. That Congress
3
Getting those two together would be like giving Imelda
Marcos a couple of drinks
an eighteen-wheeler
and the key
to the Kinney's shoe warehouse.
Governor Clinton says only the richest Americans will have
to pay. He says he'll only tax folks who make more than $200,000
a year.
Obviously, Governor Clinton slept through arithmetic class
say.
at Oxford. Because here's what the experts tell you. To pay for
all his promises
drawing the tax line at $200,000 a year isn't
enough. Going down to $60,000 isn't enough. Even $36,000 isn't
enough, either. To pay for all his promises, Governor Clinton
will have to tax the entire middle class.
I want to hold the line on taxes. Every economist who
understands the way our world works, now that the Cold War's
over
knows that the way for the United States to break free
from this world-wide recession
the way for us to get ahead
is to keep government down
keep taxes down
and keep our
leadership in the White House.
I understand that Cornelia's poultry processing industry
processes about a million chickens a day. This reminds me how
Governor Clinton's economic plan would lay an egg. But at least
on taxes he's consistent. His position echoes a famous TV
commercial: "For all you do, this tax increase is for you.
When it comes to anything else, Governor Clinton has a
tendency to come down on every side of every issue. He reminds
me of that Randy Travis song -- "On the Other Hand."
4
Someone asked Governor Clinton the other day which country
singers he'd invite to the White House if he got elected. He
said, and I quote -- "All of them."
Governor Clinton treats politics the way he treats country
music singers. He tries to make everybody happy. That just
doesn't work in the Oval Office. You have to take a stand.
I'm sure the Governor's a nice-enough guy. But I have a big
problem with his pattern of dealing with tough questions. Maybe
he's allergic to candor.
We all know his various stories on what he did to evade the
draft. Governor Clinton still hasn't leveled with the American
people. Nor has he come clean on any number of other issues.
Let's start with the Gulf War.
As President your beliefs have to stand tall every day.
Nowhere do Americans believe more in "duty, honor, country" than
in the South. That's why Georgians bravely served in the
-
Persian Gulf. I said to Saddam Hussein: Aggression must not
stand. My friends: You made sure that aggression DID not stand.
What did Bill Clinton say? Well, two days after Congress
followed my declaration of war, here's what he said: "I guess I
would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I
agree with the arguments the minority made." //
That's not leadership. That's followship, and a dangerous
trait for a Commander-in-Chief. An greater problem is that this
trait extends across the board.
5
Take our schools. Last week in a debate, you heard Governor
Clinton say he's against letting parents use tax dollars to send
their kids to private or religious schools.
That's funny. Three months ago he said he was for the idea.
Then he went to the teachers union bosses. They said no -- so he
delete
said no. Just call him Charlie McCarthy to their Edgar Bergen.
Don't have to ask me about school choice. I'm for it.
On November 3, parents who want to choose their kids' schools can
start by choosing a President who agrees with them. //
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? I
want to limit terms in Congress -- and give government back to
the people. Last week the Governor said he was against the idea.
Last January, he said it's something you should decide.
It's the same thing on every issue. Here in Cornelia you
export apples, poultry, textiles, even sutures. Well, on free
trade -- Governor Clinton has had three different positions. For
it, against, now for it again. On health care -- he has had two
contradictory plans.
On crime, Governor Clinton talks tough on the trail, but
coddles criminals in Arkansas. Last Friday, the Little Rock
police came to visit in the Oval Office. They endorsed me -- for
President of the United States. //
There is a pattern here -- a deliberate pattern of
deception. And I believe you can't lead the people of America,
by MISleading them. //
6
This issue is important. Listen to the Editor of The New
Republic, a liberal magazine strongly supportive of Governor
Clinton. He says he worries about a Clinton Administration.
Here's why -- and I quote: "Bill Clinton's so completely
political a character -- that when he has to address an issue,
the actual truth about it is not the first thing that comes into
his head." End-quote. /
Why does this matter?
Well, sometime in the next four years the phone will ring in
the Oval Office. The man who picks up that phone will have to
make a decision -- maybe it will affect American jobs. Maybe it
will affect American lives. /
The leader who picks up that phone can't take two positions,
can't make everybody happy, can't wait and take a poll.
Governor Clinton suggests that individual character is not
important. He says he wants to change the character of the
Presidency.
But let me be clear. You cannot separate the character of
the President -- from the character of the Presidency. 11
I have led this Nation through four difficult years.
I am proud we've made this world safer for our kids.
I am proud we've kept our economy afloat while other Nations
are drowning.
I believe I have demonstrated the character, the integrity
worthy of America and its ideals.
7
I hope I've been worthy of your trust. Now I ask you to
trust yourselves. I need your support and prayers. I need your
vote. Thank you for this welcome, and may God bless the United
States of America.
# # # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
92 OCT 19 P2: 44
October 19, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN MCGROARTY
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATION
FROM:
mesfor
ROBERT T. SWANSON
ASSISTANT COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Cornelia, Georgia
At your request, Counsel's office has reviewed the above-
referenced matter. See comments on the attached.
Attachment
CC: Phillip D. Brady
ZE :2d 6! 100 26
(Smith/Askew)
Draft Two
October 18, 1992
2.00.18 A8: 40
STUMP2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STUMP SPEECH
CORNELIA, GEORGIA
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 1992
Thank you, I want to thank the bands from Habersham
Central High School and Central Heights Christian School. Our
train is called "The Spirit of America." This welcome shows what
that spirit is all about. //
Earlier Barbara and I were in Atlanta, Norcross, and
Gainesville. Later we're off to Spartanburg, South Carolina. At
each stop it's the same. We're in the land of the free and the
home of the Braves. And, believe me, the Braves are going to win
the first real World Series.
I'm told that baseball great Johnny Mize -- the Big Cat --
lives three miles from here in Demorest.
Johnny knows why I identify with the Braves. Baseball's
like politics. Forget the polls. Ignore the know-it-alls. On
1
Election Day we'll show the media: It ain't over till Cabrera
[Cu-BRARE-ah] swings. // the voter's me
America's
And Cabrera going to swing Republican on November 3. I
feel it in my bones, because it's not in the marrow of Americans
do not want
character to put up with the crushing tax burden Bill Clinton
will import an
us
wants for the middle class.
This morning in Norcross, I talked about my specific ideas
to get this economy moving -- my Agenda for American Renewal.
2
(Hold up.) Here in Cornelia, I'd like to compare my ideas with
Governor Clinton's.
Governor Clinton started out early in the campaign calling
for $150 billion in new taxes. He'd need it, too, and more, to
pay for his $220 billion of new government spending.
He's proposing the single most biggest smammoth tax-and-spend
increase ever. proposed, on the planet. And if it stopped right
it
=
there, that would be bad enough.
But it doesn't stop there. Governor Clinton's like the
battery bunny. Ever since he first came up with those numbers,
he's been out there making new promises. And he keeps going and
going and going.
We added it up -- since June it comes to an extra billion
dollars a day of government spending he's promising.
over
Today the Federal government will spend four billion and
fifteen million of of your tax dollars. Just one day. Do you
really think they should spend even more?
But it's worse than that. We've got a big old Democratic
Congress up on the hill that's been taking a cold shower for
twelve years
just twitching to spend more of your money.
Right now, Congress has another (900) billion dollars of spending
under consideration -- that they don't dare send to me. But they
Billion
won't be shy with Bill Clinton.
Think about it. That Congress
and Bill Dollar Bill.
3
Getting those two together would be like giving Imelda
Marcos a couple of drinks
an eighteen wheeler...
and the key
L
to the Kinney's shoe warehouse.
Governor Clinton says only the richest Americans will have
to pay. He says he'll only tax folks who make more than $200,000
a year.
Obviously, Governor Clinton slept through arithmetic class
at Oxford. Because here's what the experts tell you. To pay for
all his promises
drawing the tax line at $200,000 a year isn't
enough. Going down to $60,000 isn't enough. Even $36,000 isn't
Fasts
enough either. To pay for all his promises, Governor Clinton
will have to tax the entire middle class.
I want to hold the line on taxes. Every economist who
understands the way our world economy works, now that the Cold War's
over
knows that the way for the United States to break free
from this world-wide recession
the way for us to get ahead.
is to keep government spending down
control
keep taxes down
and keep our
if
leadership in the White House.
I understand that Cornelia's poultry processing industry
processes about a million chickens a day. This reminds me how
Governor Clinton's economic plan would lay an egg. But at least
on taxes he's consistent. His position echoes a famous TV
commercial: "For all you do, this tax increase is for you. If
When it comes to anything else, Governor Clinton has a
tendency to come down on every side of every issue. He reminds
me of that Randy Travis song -- "On the Other Hand." "
4
Someone asked Governor Clinton the other day which country
singers he'd invite to the White House if he got elected. He
said, and I quote -- "All of them."
Governor Clinton treats politics the way he treats country
music singers. He tries to make everybody happy. That just
doesn't work in the Oval Office. You have to take a stand.
I'm sure the Governor's a nice-enough guy. But I have a big
problem with his pattern of dealing with tough questions. Maybe
he's allergic to candor.
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draft. Governor Clinton still hasn' t leveled I with the American
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As President your beliefs have to stand tall every day.
Nowhere do Americans believe more in "duty, honor, country" than
in the South. That's why Georgians bravely served in the
Persian Gulf. I said to Saddam Hussein: Aggression must not
stand. My friends: You made sure that aggression DID not stand.
What did Bill Clinton say? Well, two days after Congress
leand and endoused The used force against Saddam
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followed my declaration of war, here's what he said: "I guess I
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Clinton say he's against letting parents use tax dollars to send
their kids to private or religious schools.
That's funny. Three months ago he said he was for the idea.
Then he went to the teachers union bosses. They said no -- so he
said no. Just call him Charlie McCarthy to their Edgar Bergen.
Don't have to ask me about school choice. I'm for it.
On November 3, parents who want to choose their kids' schools can
start by choosing a President who agrees with them. //
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? I
want to limit terms in Congress -- and give government back to
the people. Last week the Governor said he was against the idea.
Last January, he said it's something you should decide.
It's the same thing on every issue. Here in Cornelia you
how
export apples, poultry, textiles, even sutures. Well, on free
facts
trade -- Governor Clinton has had three different positions.
For
it, against, it now for it again. G On health care -- he has had two
contradictory plans. Mone Facts
On crime, Governor Clinton talks tough on the trail, but
coddles criminals in Arkansas. Last Friday, the Little Rock
police came to visit in the Oval Office. They endorsed me -- for
President of the United States. //
There is a pattern here -- a deliberate pattern of
deception. And I believe you can't lead the people of America,
by MISleading them. //
6
This issue is important. Listen to the Editor of The New
Republic, a liberal magazine strongly supportive of Governor
Clinton. He says he worries about a Clinton Administration.
Here's why -- and I quote: "Bill Clinton's so completely
political a character -- that when he has to address an issue,
the actual truth about it is not the first thing that comes into
his head. End-quote. /
Why does this matter?
Well, sometime in the next four years the phone will ring in
the Oval Office. The man who picks up that phone will have to
make a decision -- maybe it will affect American jobs. Maybe it
will affect American lives. /
The leader who picks up that phone can't take two positions,
can't make everybody happy, can't wait and take a poll.
Governor Clinton suggests that individual character is not
important. He says he wants to change the character of the
Presidency.
But let me be clear. You cannot separate the character of
the President -- from the character of the Presidency. //
I have led this Nation through four difficult years.
I am proud we've made this world safer for our kids.
I am proud we've kept our economy afloat while other Nations
are drowning.
I believe I have demonstrated the character, the integrity
worthy of America and its ideals. I have earned you
frust,
I hope I've been worthy of your 7 trust. I Now I ask you to
trust yourselves. I need your support and prayers. I need your
vote. Thank you for this welcome, and may God bless the United
States of America.
# # # #
Document No. 357210ss
JH
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
- HK
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DATE:
10/19/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 10/19 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CORNELIA, GEORGIA
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122
x2930, no later than NOON, TODAY, OCTOBER 19, with a copy to
9
this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Askew)
Draft Two
October 18, 1992
DELIVE A8:40
STUMP2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STUMP SPEECH
CORNELIA, GEORGIA
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 1992
Thank you, I want to thank the bands from Habersham
I
Central High School and Central Heights Christian School. Our
train is called "The Spirit of America." This welcome shows what
that spirit is all about. //
Earlier Barbara and I were in Atlanta, Norcross, and
Gainesville. Later we're off to Spartanburg, South Carolina. At
each stop it's the same. We're in the land of the free and the
home of the Braves. And, believe me, the Braves are going to win
the first real World Series.
I'm told that baseball great Johnny Mize -- the Big Cat --
lives three miles from here in Demorest.
Johnny knows why I identify with the Braves. Baseball's
like politics. Forget the polls. Ignore the know-it-alls. On
Election Day we'll show the media: It ain't over till Cabrera
[Cu-BRARE-ah] swings. //
And Cabrera's going to swing Republican on November 3.
I
feel it in my bones, because it's not in the marrow of American
character to put up with the crushing tax burden Bill Clinton
TO IMPOSE ON
wants for the middle class.
This morning in Norcross, I talked about my specific ideas
OUR
to get this economy moving -- my Agenda for American Renewal.
2
(Hold up.) Here in Cornelia, I'd like to compare my ideas with
Governor Clinton's.
Governor Clinton started out early in the campaign calling
for $150 billion in new taxes. He'd need it, too, and more, to
pay for his $220 billion of new government spending.
LARGEST
He's proposing the single most mammoth tax-and-spend
INOUR HISTORY
increase ever proposed.on the planet And if it stopped right
there, that would be bad enough.
But it doesn't stop there. Governor Clinton's like the
battery bunny. Ever since he first came up with those numbers,
he's been out there making new promises. And he keeps going and
going and going.
We added it up -- since June, it comes to an extra billion
dollars a day of government spending he's promising.
Today the Federal government will spend four billion and
fifteen million of your tax dollars. Just one day. Do you
really think they should spend even more?
THE
But it's worse than that. We've got big old Democratic
CAPITOL
Congress up on the hill that's been taking a cold shower for
twelve years
just twitching to spend more of your money.
Right now, Congress has another (900) billion dollars of spending
under consideration -- that they don't dare send to me. But they
won't be shy with Bill Clinton.
10N
Think about it. That Congress
and Bill Dollar Bill.
3
Getting those two together would be like giving Imelda
Marcos a couple of drinks
an eighteen-wheeler
and the key
to the Kinney's shoe warehouse.
Governor Clinton says only the richest Americans will have
to pay. He says he'll only tax folks who make more than $200,000
a year.
Obviously, Governor Clinton slept through arithmetic class
at Oxford. Because here's what the experts tell you. To pay for
all his promises
drawing the tax line at $200,000 a year isn't
enough. Going down to $60,000 isn't enough. Even $36,000 isn't
enough, either. To pay for all his promises, Governor Clinton
will have to tax the entire middle class.
I want to hold the line on taxes. Every economist who
understands the way our world works, now that the Cold War's
over
knows that the way for the United States to break free
from this world-wide recession
the way for us to get ahead
THE SIZE of
is to keep government down
keep taxes down
and keep our
leadership in the White House.
I understand that Cornelia's poultry processing industry
processes about a million chickens a day. This reminds me how
Governor Clinton's economic plan would lay an egg. But at least
on taxes he's consistent. His position echoes a famous TV
commercial: "For all you do, this tax increase is for you. "
When it comes to anything else, Governor Clinton has a
tendency to come down on every side of every issue. He reminds
me of that Randy Travis song -- "On the Other Hand. "
4
Someone asked Governor Clinton the other day which country
singers he'd invite to the White House if he got elected. He
said, and I quote -- "All of them."
Governor Clinton treats politics the way he treats country
music singers. He tries to make everybody happy. That just
doesn't work in the Oval Office. You have to take a stand.
I'm sure the Governor's a enough guy. But + have a big
problem with his pattern of dealing with tough questions. Maybe
he's allergic to candor.
We all know his various stories on what he did to evade the
draft. Governor Clinton still hasn't leveled with the American
people. Nor has he come clean on any number of other issues.
Let's start with the Gulf War.
As President your beliefs have to stand tall every day.
Nowhere do Americans believe more in "duty, honor, country" than
in the South. That's why Georgians bravely served in the
-
Persian Gulf. I said to Saddam Hussein: Aggression must not
stand. My friends: You made sure that aggression DID not stand.
What did Bill Clinton say? Well, two days after Congress
followed my declaration of war, here's what he said: "I guess I
would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I
agree with the arguments the minority made. " //
That's not leadership. That's followship, and a dangerous
trait for a Commander-in-Chief. An greater problem is that this
trait extends across the board.
5
Take our schools. Last week in a debate, you heard Governor
Clinton say he's against letting parents use tax dollars to send
their kids to private or religious schools.
TRUE.
That's funny. Three months ago he said he was for the idea,
NEVER SCHOOL NOT THASPRIVATE
porter
Then he went to the teachers union bosses. They said no -- so he
celet
said no. Just call him Charlie McCarthy to their Edgar Bergen.
Don't have to ask me about school choice. I'm for it.
On November 3, parents who want to choose their kids' schools can
start by choosing a President who agrees with them. //
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? I
want to limit terms in Congress -- and give government back to
CLINTON
the people. Last week the Governor/said he was against the idea.
VOTERS
Last January, he said it's something you should decide.
It's the same thing on every issue. Here in Cornelia you
export apples, poultry, textiles, even sutures. Well, on free
trade -- Governor Clinton has had three different positions. For
it, against, now for it again. On health care -- he has had two
contradictory plans.
On crime, Governor Clinton talks tough on the trail, but
coddles criminals in Arkansas. Last Friday, the Little Rock
police came to visit in the Oval Office. They endorsed me -- for
President of the United States. //
There is a pattern here -- a deliberate pattern of
deception. And I believe you can't lead the people of America,
by MISleading them. //
6
This issue is important. Listen to the Editor of The New
Republic, a liberal magazine strongly supportive of Governor
Clinton. He says he worries about a Clinton Administration.
Here's why -- and I quote: "Bill Clinton's so completely
political a character -- that when he has to address an issue,
the actual truth about it is not the first thing that comes into
his head.' End-quote. /
Why does this matter?
Well, sometime in the next four years the phone will ring in
the Oval Office. The man who picks up that phone will have to
make a decision -- maybe it will affect American jobs. Maybe it
will affect American lives. /
The leader who picks up that phone can't take two positions,
can't make everybody happy, can't wait and take a poll.
Governor Clinton suggests that individual character is not
important. He says he wants to change the character of the
Presidency.
But let me be clear. You cannot separate the character of.
the President -- from the character of the Presidency. //
I have led this Nation through four difficult years.
I am proud we've made this world safer for our kids.
I am proud we've kept our economy afloat while other Nations
are drowning.
AND the
I believe I have demonstrated the character, the integrity
worthy of America and its ideals.
7
I hope I've been worthy of your trust. Now I ask you to
trust yourselves. I need your support and prayers. I need your
vote. Thank you for this welcome, and may God bless the United
States of America.
# # # #
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
92 OCT 19 P | : 19 P
DATE:
10/19/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: TODAY, 10/19 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CORNELIA, GEORGIA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1992
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
MOORE
SCOWCROFT
MULLINS
T
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BATES
PORTER
BRADY
PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
P
TUTWILER
I
FITZWATER
ZOELLICK
\
GRAY
<
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
HORNER
GROOMES
BOSKIN
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122
x2930, no later than NOON, TODAY, OCTOBER 19, with a copy to
9
this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: TO:
DAN MCGROARTY
October 19, 1992
The NSC staff concurs withcomes. Please note query
PHILLIP D. BRADY
on page 2
Assistant to the President
Pre Brent Scowcroft
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
CC: Phillip D. Brady
(Smith/Askew)
Draft Two
October 18, 1992
20018 A8:40
STUMP2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STUMP SPEECH
CORNELIA, GEORGIA
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 1992
Thank you,
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I want to thank the bands from Habersham
Central High School and Central Heights Christian School. Our
train is called "The Spirit of America." This welcome shows what
use comment:
don make the
gulle that spirit is all about. //
Earlier Barbara and I were in Atlanta, Norcross, and
Gainesville. Later we're off to Spartanburg, South Carolina. At
each stop it's the same. We're in the land of the free and the
home of the Braves. And, believe me, the Braves are going to win
the first real World Series.
I'm told that baseball great Johnny Mize -- the Big Cat --
positive plan.
lives three miles from here in Demorest.
Johnny knows why I identify with the Braves. Baseball's
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like politics. Forget the polls. Ignore the know-it-alls. On
Election Day we'll show the media: It ain't over till Cabrera
[Cu-BRARE-ah] swings. //
And Cabrera's going to swing Republican on November 3. I
feel it in my bones, because it's not in the marrow of American
character to put up with the crushing tax burden Bill Clinton
wants for the middle class.
This morning in Norcross, I talked about my specific ideas
to get this economy moving -- my Agenda for American Renewal.
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Governor Clinton's.
Governor Clinton started out early in the campaign calling
for $150 billion in new taxes. He'd need it, too, and more, to
pay for his $220 billion of new government spending.
He's proposing the single most-mammoth tax-and-spend
increase ever proposed on the planet. And if it stopped right
there, that would be bad enough.
But it doesn't stop there. Governor Clinton's like the
battery bunny. Ever since he first came up with those numbers,
he's been out there making new promises. And he keeps going and
going and going.
We added it up -- since June, it comes to an extra billion
dollars a day of government spending he's promising.
Today the Federal government will spend four billion and
fifteen million of your tax dollars. Just one day. Do you
really think they should spend even more?
But it's worse than that. We've got a big old Democratic
Congress up on the hill that's been taking a cold shower for
twelve years
just twitching to spend more of your money.
Right now, Congress has another (900) billion dollars of spending
under consideration -- that they don't dare send to me. But they
won't be shy with Bill Clinton.
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Think about it. That Congress
and Bill-Dollar Bill.
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Getting those two together would be like giving Imelda
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Marcos a couple of drinks
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to the Kinney's shoe warehouse.
Governor Clinton says only the richest Americans will have
to pay. He says he'll only tax folks who make more than $200,000
a year.
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Obviously, Governor Clinton slept through arithmetic class
at Oxford. Because here's what the experts tell you. To pay for
all his promises
drawing the tax line at $200,000 a year isn't
enough. Going down to $60,000 isn't enough. Even $36,000 isn't
enough, either. To pay for all his promises, Governor Clinton
will have to tax the entire middle class.
I want to hold the line on taxes. Every economist who
understands the way our world works, now that the Cold War's
over
knows that the way for the United States to break free
from this world-wide recession
the way for us to get ahead
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is to keep government down
keep taxes down
and keep
our
leadership in the White House.
I understand that Cornelia's poultry processing industry
processes about a million chickens a day. This reminds me how
Governor Clinton's economic plan would lay an egg. But at least
on taxes he's consistent. His position echoes al famous TV
bill
commercial: "For all you do, this tax increase is for you."
When it comes to anything else, Governor Clinton has a
tendency to come down on every side of every issue. He reminds
me of that Randy Travis song -- "On the Other Hand."
4
Someone asked Governor Clinton the other day which country
singers he'd invite to the White House if he got elected. He
said, and I quote -- "All of them."
Governor Clinton treats politics the way he treats country
music singers. He tries to make everybody happy. That just
doesn't work in the Oval Office. You have to take a stand.
I'm sure the Governor's a nice-enough guy. But I have a big
problem with his pattern of dealing with tough questions. Maybe
he's allergic to candor.
We all know his various stories on what he did to evade the
draft. Governor Clinton still hasn't leveled with the American
people. Nor has he come clean on any number of other issues.
Let's start with the Gulf War.
As President your beliefs have to stand tall every day.
Nowhere do Americans believe more in "duty, honor, country" than
in the South. That's why Georgians bravely served in the
-
will
Persian Gulf. I said to Saddam Hussein: Aggression must not
stand. My friends: You made sure that aggression DID not stand.
What did Bill Clinton say? Well, two days after Congress
followed my declaration of war, here's what he said: "I guess I
would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I
agree with the arguments the minority made." //
That's not leadership. That's followship, and a dangerous
trait for a Commander-in-Chief. An greater problem is that this
trait extends across the board.
5
Take our schools. Last week in a debate, you heard Governor
Clinton say he's against letting parents use tax dollars to send
their kids to private or religious schools.
That's funny. Three months ago he said he was for the idea.
Then he went to the teachers union bosses. They said no -- so he
said no. Just call him Charlie McCarthy to their Edgar Bergen
Don't have to ask me about school choice. I'm for it.
On November 3, parents who want to choose their kids' schools can
start by choosing a President who agrees with them. //
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? I
want to limit terms in Congress -- and give government back to
the people. Last week the Governor said he was against the idea.
Last January, he said it's something you should decide.
It's the same thing on every issue. Here in Cornelia you
export apples, poultry, textiles, even sutures. Well, on free
trade -- Governor Clinton has had three different positions. For
it, against, now for it again. On health care -- he has had two
contradictory plans.
On crime, Governor Clinton talks tough on the trail, but
coddles criminals in Arkansas. Last Friday, the Little Rock
police came to visit in the Oval Office. They endorsed me -- for
President of the United States. //
There is a pattern here -- a deliberate pattern of
deception. And I believe you can't lead the people of America,
by MISleading them. //
6
This issue is important. Listen to the Editor of The New
Republic, a liberal magazine strongly supportive of Governor
Clinton. He says he worries about a Clinton Administration.
Here's why -- and I quote: "Bill Clinton's so completely
political a character -- that when he has to address an issue,
the actual truth about it is not the first thing that comes into
his head." End-quote. /
Why does this matter?
Well, sometime in the next four years the phone will ring in
the Oval Office. The man who picks up that phone will have to
make a decision -- maybe it will affect American jobs. Maybe it
will affect American lives. /
The leader who picks up that phone can't take two positions,
can't make everybody happy, can't wait and take a poll.
Governor Clinton suggests that individual character is not
important. He says he wants to change the character of the
Presidency.
But let me be clear. You cannot separate the character of.
the President -- from the character of the Presidency. //
I have led this Nation through four difficult years.
I am proud we've made this world safer for our kids.
I am proud we've kept our economy afloat while other Nations
are drowning.
I believe I have demonstrated the character, the integrity
worthy of America and its ideals.
7
I hope I've been worthy of your trust. Now I ask you to
trust yourselves. I need your support and prayers. I need your
vote. Thank you for this welcome, and may God bless the United
States of America.
# # # #
(Smith/Askew)
Draft Two
October 18, 1992
STUMP2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STUMP SPEECH
CORNELIA, GEORGIA
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 1992
Thank you, I want to thank the bands from Habersham
Central High School and Central Heights Christian School. Our
train is called "The Spirit of America." This welcome shows what
that spirit is all about. //
Earlier Barbara and I were in Atlanta, Norcross, and
Gainesville. Later we're off to Spartanburg, South Carolina. At
each stop it's the same. We're in the land of the free and the
home of the Braves. And, believe me, the Braves are going to win
the first real World Series.
I'm told that baseball great Johnny Mize -- the Big Cat --
lives three miles from here in Demorest.
Johnny knows why I identify with the Braves. Baseball's
like politics. Forget the polls. Ignore the know-it-alls. On
Election Day we'll show the media: It ain't over till Cabrera
[Cu-BRARE-ah] swings. 11
And Cabrera's going to swing Republican on November 3. I
feel it in my bones, because it's not in the marrow of American
character to put up with the crushing tax burden Bill Clinton
wants for the middle class.
This morning in Norcross, I talked about my specific ideas
to get this economy moving -- my Agenda for American Renewal.
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(Hold up.) Here in Cornelia, I'd like to compare my ideas with
Governor Clinton's.
Governor Clinton started out early in the campaign calling
for $150 billion in new taxes. He'd need it, too, and more, to
pay for his $220 billion of new government spending.
He's proposing the single most-mammoth tax-and-spend
increase ever proposed on the planet. And if it stopped right
there, that would be bad enough.
But it doesn't stop there. Governor Clinton's like the
battery bunny. Ever since he first came up with those numbers,
he's been out there making new promises. And he keeps going and
going and going.
We added it up -- since June, it comes to an extra billion
dollars a day of government spending he's promising.
Today the Federal government will spend four billion and
fifteen million of your tax dollars. Just one day. Do you
really think they should spend even more?
But it's worse than that. We've got a big old Democratic
Congress up on the hill that's been taking a cold shower for
twelve years
just twitching to spend more of your money.
Right now, Congress has another (900) billion dollars of spending
under consideration -- that they don't dare send to me. But they
won't be shy with Bill Clinton.
Think about it. That Congress and Bill-Dollar Bill.
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Getting those two together would be like giving Imelda
Marcos a couple of drinks
an eighteen-wheeler
and the key
to the Kinney's shoe warehouse.
Governor Clinton says only the richest Americans will have
to pay. He says he'll only tax folks who make more than $200,000
a year.
Obviously, Governor Clinton slept through arithmetic class
at Oxford. Because here's what the experts tell you. To pay for
all his promises
drawing the tax line at $200,000 a year isn't
enough. Going down to $60,000 isn't enough. Even $36,000 isn't
enough, either. To pay for all his promises, Governor Clinton
will have to tax the entire middle class.
I want to hold the line on taxes. Every economist who
understands the way our world works, now that the Cold War's
over
knows that the way for the United States to break free
from this world-wide recession
the way for us to get ahead
is to keep government down
keep taxes down
and keep our
leadership in the White House.
I understand that Cornelia's poultry processing industry
processes about a million chickens a day. This reminds me how
Governor Clinton's economic plan would lay an egg. But at least
on taxes he's consistent. His position echoes a famous TV
commercial: "For all you do, this tax increase is for you.
When it comes to anything else, Governor Clinton has a
tendency to come down on every side of every issue. He reminds
me of that Randy Travis song --- "On the Other Hand.
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Someone asked Governor Clinton the other day which country
singers he'd invite to the White House if he got elected. He
said, and I quote -- "All of them."
Governor Clinton treats politics the way he treats country
music singers. He tries to make everybody happy. That just
doesn't work in the Oval Office. You have to take a stand.
I'm sure the Governor's a nice-enough guy. But I have a big
problem with his pattern of dealing with tough questions. Maybe
he's allergic to candor.
We all know his various stories on what he did to evade the
draft. Governor Clinton still hasn't leveled with the American
people. Nor has he come clean on any number of other issues.
Let's start with the Gulf War.
As President your beliefs have to stand tall every day.
Nowhere do Americans believe more in "duty, honor, country" than
in the South. That's why - Georgians bravely served in the
Persian Gulf. I said to Saddam Hussein: Aggression must not
stand. My friends: You made sure that aggression DID not stand.
What did Bill Clinton say? Well, two days after Congress
followed my declaration of war, here's what he said: "I guess I
would have voted with the majority if it was a close vote. But I
agree with the arguments the minority made.' 11
That's not leadership. That's followship, and a dangerous
trait for a Commander-in-Chief. An greater problem is that this
trait extends across the board.
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Take our schools. Last week in a debate, you heard Governor
Clinton say he's against letting parents use tax dollars to send
their kids to private or religious schools.
That's funny. Three months ago he said he was for the idea.
Then he went to the teachers union bosses. They said no -- so he
said no. Just call him Charlie McCarthy to their Edgar Bergen.
Don't have to ask me about school choice. I'm for it.
On November 3, parents who want to choose their kids' schools can
start by choosing a President who agrees with them. //
What about limiting the terms of members of Congress? I
want to limit terms in Congress -- and give government back to
the people. Last week the Governor said he was against the idea.
Last January, he said it's something you should decide.
It's the same thing on every issue. Here in Cornelia you
export apples, poultry, textiles, even sutures. Well, on free
trade -- Governor Clinton has had three different positions. For
it, against, now for it again. On health care -- he has had two
contradictory plans.
On crime, Governor Clinton talks tough on the trail, but
coddles criminals in Arkansas. Last Friday, the Little Rock
police came to visit in the Oval Office. They endorsed me -- for
President of the United States. //
There is a pattern here -- a deliberate pattern of
deception. And I believe you can't lead the people of America,
by MISleading them. //
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This issue is important. Listen to the Editor of The New
Republic, a liberal magazine strongly supportive of Governor
Clinton. He says he worries about a Clinton Administration.
Here's why -- and I quote: "Bill Clinton's so completely
political a character -- that when he has to address an issue,
the actual truth about it is not the first thing that comes into
his head." End-quote. /
Why does this matter?
Well, sometime in the next four years the phone will ring in
the Oval Office. The man who picks up that phone will have to
make a decision -- maybe it will affect American jobs. Maybe it
will affect American lives. /
The leader who picks up that phone can't take two positions,
can't make everybody happy, can't wait and take a poll.
Governor Clinton suggests that individual character is not
important. He says he wants to change the character of the
Presidency.
But let me be clear. You cannot separate the character of
the President -- from the character of the Presidency. //
I have led this Nation through four difficult years.
I am proud we've made this world safer for our kids.
I am proud we've kept our economy afloat while other Nations
are drowning.
I believe I have demonstrated the character, the integrity
worthy of America and its ideals.
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I hope I've been worthy of your trust. Now I ask you to
trust yourselves. I need your support and prayers. I need your
vote. Thank you for this welcome, and may God bless the United
States of America.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Georgia)
For Immediate Release
October 20, 1992
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT CORNELIA WELCOME
Cornelia, Georgia
4:15 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Thank you.
four more. Thank you all very, very much. Thank you for this
great Cornelia, Georgia welcome. It's a beautiful day in
Georgia, and it's a bright day for the United states. We are
going to win this election. (Applause.)
You know, all across the country I see signs, "Clean
House." I'd like to see a new congressman in Washington -- Dan
Becker. But while we're talking about it, while we're talking
about it, let's do something great -- let's clean Senate and send
Paul Coverdell to the United States Senate. (Applause.)
I was 50 pleased to be accompanied on this trip by
one of the truly great American public figures -- Senator Strom
Thurmond of South Carolina. What a great American he is.
(Applause.) And also proud to have at my side in this campaign,
as in the last, one of the great young, upcoming governors of the
country, Governor Carroll Campbell of South Carolina.
(Applause.)
And may I thank Russ Spangler for arranging all of
this, being our master of ceremonies. And let me say this. I am
sorry that ishe's not with us. She was in Norcross and is now off
in another state, but I think in Barbara Bush we have the best
First Lady in a long, long time. And she sends her love.
(Applause.) And she sends her love. And let me put it this way:
It's great to be in the land of the free and the home of the
Braves. (Applause.) Chop 'em.
Forget all these polls. Forget them. We are going
to win on Election Day. We're going to show America it ain't
over til Cabrera swings. (Applause.) And by the way, I'll make
a confession. I don't like -- I don't watch them anymore -- I
don't like these Sunday morning inside-the-beltway talk shows
emanating from Washington. And I'm going to sic Rick Flair on
some of those talking heads. (Applause.) And I'm glad he's here
with us today. Great American sports figure and a wonderful guy.
Now, I've got to ask you a question: Did anyone see
the debate last night? (Applause.) Well, it seems to me we had
a good, clean shot to go right into the living rooms across
Georgia and across the United states, and to lay out a choice for
the American people -- a vast difference in experience, a vast
difference in the philosophy, and a vast difference in character
among those who want to be President. (Applause.) A scary
moment in the debate came when Governor Clinton said "I want to
do for America what I've done to Arkansas." (Laughter.) We
can't let that happen.
AUDIENCE: Booooo.
THE PRESIDENT: Hey, listen, we've got a lovely
day out here. But let me just click off a few statistics. I
don't want to sound like Governor Clinton, but I've got a few
statistics of my own. Fiftieth -- here's Arkansas for you --
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50th in environment initiatives; 49th in schools -- students with
high school diplomas -- 45th in the overall well-being of
children, income, jobs; wages lag the entire nation. We must not
let him do to us what he has done to Arkansas. (Applause.)
My feisty little friend from Texas, ROSS Perot, had
one thing right. He said the grocery store is no preparation for
Wal-Mart. well, I think the man's on to something. (Applause.)
But, you know, on the economy, we've had a tough
time. We're caught up in a global slowdown -- in some areas, a
global recession. He talks about -- Governor Clinton talks about
the United States being less than Germany and more than sri
Lanka. He ought to open his eyes. We are still -- in spite of
our problems -- the envy of the world. And what I want to do is
help America -- jobs recover. And the way not to do that is do
what Clinton wants. He wants to raise your taxes by $150 billion
and spend $220 billion more just for openers out of Washington,
D.C. And we cannot let him do that to the American people.
(Applause.)
He says, oh, let's let the rich guys pay it. There
aren't enough of them. There are not enough ROSS Perots out
there. The middle class is going to have to pay. So do not
elect somebody that starts out of the box saying, I want to raise
your taxes and I want to increase spending. (Applause.)
It is my belief that government taxes too much and
spends too much and help me right-size the Congress, right-size
the federal Executive Branch, and right-size the government.
With the new members of Congress coming there, we are going to be
able to sit down with them and change things and protect the
taxpayer and the young people of this country. (Applause.)
I want to create more jobs. Exports have saved us.
We have the most productive workers in the entire world, and
I
want to see us create more jobs in this country that will sell
more competitively abroad. We can do it, and I believe we will.
(Applause.)
We've got to reform our health care system. I think
it's a crying shame that doctors don't dare deliver babies
because they're afraid of a lawsuit, or some of you guys won't
coach Little League because you're worried some nutty parent's
going to sue you, or some lawyer will get ahold of them. or you
pass an automobile accident on the street, and you're afraid to
stop and help somebody because you're afraid a lawyer will come
along, get the family of the victim to sue you. We can't do
that. We've got to sue each other less and care for each other
more. And I need your help to make that change in this country.
(Applause.)
The hope of the country is the young people here.
The hope of the country are the Raiders. (Applause.) And we
ought to give them the best possible education. And that's why I
favor school choice for parents -- public, private or religious
schools. Help the parents strengthen the American family. The
liberal don't like it when I talk about family values, but let me
tell you something: When you come here to the state of Georgia,
I think the nation understands what I mean. We need to
strengthen the American family through choice, teaching
discipline, respect for the law enforcement officers. Help me
strengthen the American family. (Applause.) And one way you do
that is by getting better, tougher anticrime legislation.
Let me tell you this: In Arkansas, people go to
jail, and they spend 20 percent of their term in jail. Under the
federal law, it's 85 percent. Let's pass some laws that have a
little more concern for the police officers and the victims of
crime and a little less for the criminals. (Applause.)
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You know, one of the great meetings -- I have been
privileged to be your President and have a lot of fascinating
meetings in that marvelous oval Office. And one of the very best
was when I met with eight men from Little Rock, Arkansas the
other day. Grassroots -- they could be the neighbors of
everybody here in Cornelia. They came and said, we are for you,
and they were the Fraternal Order of Police of Little Rock,
Arkansas. That says something about who's going to support the
law enforcement. (Applause.)
Now, give me your help in this next term in
reforming the government. Give me a balanced budget amendment.
Make us live within our means. (Applause.) Give me a check-off
that says evèry taxpayer can check up to 10 percent of his tax
returns to go to lowering the deficit, and make the Congress
adjust. And if they won't, cut it across the board. Give the
people the power. And give me those line-item vetos so I can cut
out the pork and protect you, the taxpayer.
And while we're at it, I'd like to see term limits
for the United States Congress. They've been around there too
long. (Applause.) The President of the -- the presidency's term
is limited. Let's give the Congress back to the people by
limiting those terms. (Applause.)
You know, I had a chance last night in the debate to
point it out, but Governor Clinton in the Richmond debate says,
it's not the character of the President, it is the character of
the presidency. Let me tell you something. They are
inseparable. They are locked. And Barbara and I have tried to
be good stewards and custodian of the American Dream and of that
precious White House. And we have exemplified, I hope, enough
courage and enough statesmanship to merit the trust of the
American people.
But character is important, and you cannot in that
Oval Office be all things to all people. You go forward, and if
you make a mistake, you say, hey, listen, I was wrong about that
one. But you keep on going serving the people. And Governor
Clinton tries to be on every side of every issue. And you cannot
have that as President of the United states. (Applause.)
I am very proud of the courage and backing I got
from Georgia when I had the toughest decision of my life to make.
And that is whether you send somebody else's son or daughter to
fight for this country. I fought for my country, and that
helped. But I'll say to you as President, it is not an easy
decision. And Georgia backed me. The people here did.
But Governor Clinton said, well, I agreed with the
minority -- meaning let sanctions work and all of that; let's not
commit ourselves -- but on the other hand, I would have voted
with the majority. You cannot waffle as President of the United
States of America. (Applause.)
If he were a baseball fan he'd say, well, I'm for
the Blue Jays. But then, on the other hand, I may be for the
Braves. I'm for the Braves -- taking a firm commitment here.
(Applause.) Give it to 'em. (Applause.) You're right.
Let me say this -- (applause) -- it's like Harry --
remember Harry Truman -- they'd say "Give him hell, Harry." And
he said "Look, I just tell the truth and they think it's hell."
I just tell the truth and he thinks it's hell. (Applause.)
You know, I believe we're going to win this
election. I'm absolutely confident in my heart of hearts.
(Applause.) Don't believe these crazy polls. Don't believe
these nutty pollsters. Don't let these guys tell you what you
think. You have a debate, you see what you think. And then two
seconds later some crackpot comes on and tells you what you
think. We don't need that in the United States. (Applause.)
They don't like it, but that's the truth.
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AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four
more years!
THE PRESIDENT: Four more -- that's what we need to
get this job done.
AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four
more years!
THE PRESIDENT: Let me tell you something. You
know, these days have been some difficult times. I've been
blessed. You saw one of my sons here and my twin granddaughters
here. And like a lot of people in this audience, I've been
blessed by strong family -- a wonderful wife to back you up when
the going is tough. I want to serve four more years because I
really want to help people.
I think we've got the best answer in health care. I
think we've got the best answer in education. And there's
another reason: I don't believe for one single minute that this
nation is a nation in decline. I've served. I understand the
world. We're caught in something international here, and it is
the United States of America that is going to lead the way to
better lives for our people here, but also for a better world.
And I want to continue this job.
I am grateful that these high school kids here --
(applause) -- go to bed at night without the same fear of nuclear
war that their older brothers and their sisters had. And that
happened under my presidency. (Applause.)
And so don't let people try to get into the White
House by saying everything that is wrong with this great country.
We are the greatest, the fairest, the best nation on the face of
the Earth. And may God bless our country. (Applause.) And
thank you for this tremendous support. (Applause.) Thank you so
much. I'll never forget it. (Applause.) A wonderful day in
Georgia. (Applause.) Thank you. This gets me fired up for the
next one. I can't tell you what this has done for my spirits.
Thank you very, very much. (Applause.) God bless you all.
Thank you.
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4:32 P.M. EDT