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Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/19/92
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: NOON, MONDAY, OCT. 19
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STUMP SPEECH
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
SUBJECT:
OCTOBER 20, 1992, TUESDAY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
X MOORE
SCOWCROFT
X MULLINS
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BATES
PORTER
BRADY
x PROVOST
BROMLEY
ROSS
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
TUTWILER
FITZWATER
0
ZOELLICK
KAUFMAN
GRAY
GROOMES
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
HORNER
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this
office NO LATER THAN NOON, TODAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 19.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
called 11:00
PHILLIP D. BRADY
12:00
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Provost/Grossman
2 CCT PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Raleigh, N.C.
Oct. 20, 199200119 A8: 41
Thank you and good evening everyone. It's great to be in
Raleigh. //
We started this morning in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and
took this great train all the way -- into your beautiful state.
It's been a great two days on the rail -- in one of the most
beautiful parts of America. I can't think of a better place to
end our train trip -- than right here -- at the great State Fair
of North Carolina.
As I've campaigned across the country, I've expressed my
concern that America not be overwhelmed by the pessimism that
seems to be gripping our great nation today.
My critics say I "just don't get it," to use a popular
phrase. But let me tell you what I do "get."
From the vast expanse of my life -- I have seen this nation
in both winter and spring. I was a child during the Depression.
At 18 -- I was barely old enough to live, when I began to watch
men die -- in a vicious war in which America stood the ramparts
of freedom.
Over the years, I have seen America confront many, many
challenges. Through war or recession -- the American Spirit has
never flickered -- and America has emerged -- stronger, sturdier
-- always number one. 11
Are our challenges today anymore daunting than what we have
faced before? No. Not by a long-shot.
The media would have you believe that we are in the worst
economic times since the Great Depression. That is a lie. We
have suffered through three recessions in 20 years, and this is
the shallowest -- nowhere near as bad as the Carter years.
The media would have you believe that we are losing the
economic war to Japan and Germany. But that too is a lie.
America now sells more goods abroad than any other country, our
standard of living is second to none, our workers are more
productive than the Japanese -- more productive than the Germans
-- more productive than any other workers in the world. //
Why do the media and my opponent persist in these
exaggerations? Because their philosophy is simple -- "they don't
look good, if things don't look bad. " They want you to believe
in the false God of big government -- that if we simply send more
power and taxes to all those people in Washington -- all our
problems will go away.
My opponent says that his is the candidacy of change. But
last time we tried his formula of change -- we changed inflation
to over 10 percent -- and destroyed the family budget. We
changed interest rates to over 20 percent -- and made home
ownership impossible. We changed America's reputation -- and
made America blush in embarrassment around the world.
I don't believe America wants that kind of change. //
2
We are in the midst of a global transition. I am proud that
our leadership has changed the world -- and made our children's
lives safer.
And I am proud -- that while many nation's economies are
drowning in this global recession -- we have kept America afloat.
Yes, change is all around us. But I believe the principles
that should guide change -- are the principles that should never
change.
Here's what I believe. The real power in this nation comes
not from marble mausoleums along the Potomac -- but from real
people -- in places like Raleigh.
Governor Clinton says he wants to put people first -- but if
you look real close at his proposals -- they only put government
first.
Governor Clinton says the way to create more jobs -- is to
pile more taxes on people and businesses. For example, he would
slap new taxes on all the small businesses that form the backbone
of this thriving North Carolina economy. And he would tax the
hard-working middle-class -- to pay for all his campaign
promises.
I say the way to create jobs is to tear down barriers to
trade and cut taxes. Give an American worker the chance -- and
they will out-think, out-create and out-compete -- any other
worker in the world.
Governor Clinton and I both want to reform our schools.
3
I believe it is time to embrace new ideas -- like
competition. Governor Clinton can't allow every parent to choose
their kids schools, because the teachers union won't let him. I
am the candidate who says that every parent should have the right
to choose their kids schools -- public, private or religious.
Governor Clinton and I both talk about reforming government.
But he says he is against limiting the terms of members of
Congress. I say it is time to approve term limits -- and give
government back to the people. //
These are just three examples, but there are so many others.
Reforming welfare and putting America back to work. Giving
families relief from rising health care costs. Encouraging
savings and investment.
In each area, Governor Clinton offers programs that give
more money and power to bureaucracies, and I offer programs that
give more money and power to people.
I know there is anxiety in America today -- yet I believe
the American Spirit still burns bright.
In Michigan, during our last train ride, we stopped beside a
company called Impact Auto Collision. It was started by a guy
named Bob Zuelke (Zul-key) who had been laid off from General
Motors.
Bob and his wife Paula had taken their savings -- and
started their own small business. Today, they employ six people
-- including a veteran of Desert Storm.
4
This is a story of the American Spirit -- of a new
generation responding to challenges -- and it shows that the
answer to our challenges today -- comes not by giving more power
to government -- but by giving more power to people.
So please, do not count me among those in the media -- who
spend their days talking of a nation in decline. I have seen
America rise again and again. I know that this is a nation,
where what is not yet done -- is only what we have not yet tried
to do.
The polls are against us. The pundits are against us. But
history is on our side. If we can tear down the Berlin Wall --
we can build a stronger economy here at home. If we can make the
streets of Russia safe for freedom, we can take back our streets
here at home. If we can light a candle of freedom in every dark
corner of the globe, we can lift the spirits and dreams of
Americans -- right here at home.
That is what this fight is about. That is why we will
triumph -- on November 3rd.
Thank you for turning out this evening. Thank you Raleigh,
and God Bless the United States of America.
5
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
92 OCT 19 P3: 58
October 19, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
LEE S. LIBERMAN 154a
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Stump Speech, Raleigh,
North Carolina, October 20, 1992, Tuesday
Counsel's Office has comments to the above-captioned remarks as
noted on the attached draft.
Provost/Grossman
2 OCTIORESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Raleigh, N.C.
Oct. 20, 199200119 A8: 41
Thank you and good evening everyone. It's great to be in
Raleigh. //
We started this morning in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and
took this great train all the way -- into your beautiful state.
It's been a great two days on the rail -- in one of the most
beautiful parts of America. I can't think of a better place to
end our train trip -- than right here -- at the great State Fair
of North Carolina.
As I've campaigned across the country, I've expressed my
concern that America not be overwhelmed by the pessimism that
seems to be gripping our great nation today.
My critics say I "just don't get it," to use a popular
phrase. But let me tell you what I do "get."
From the vast expanse of my life -- I have seen this nation
in both winter and spring. I was a child during the Depression.
At 18 -- I was barely old enough to live, when I began to watch
men die -- in a vicious war in which America stood the ramparts
of freedom.
Over the years, I have seen America confront many, many
challenges. Through war or recession -- the American Spirit has
never flickered -- and America has emerged -- stronger, sturdier
-- always number one.//
Are our challenges today anymore daunting than what we have
faced before? No. Not by a long-shot.
The media would have you believe that we are in the worst
economic times since the Great Depression. That is a lie. We
have suffered through three recessions in 20 years, and this is
the shallowest -- nowhere near as bad as the Carter years.
The media would have you believe that we are losing the
economic war to Japan and Germany. But that too is a lie.
America now sells more goods abroad than any other country, our
standard of living is second to none, our workers are more
productive than the Japanese -- more productive than the Germans
-- more productive than any other workers in the world. //
Why do the media and my opponent persist in these
exaggerations? Because their philosophy is simple -- "they don't
look good, if things don't look bad. " They want you to believe
in the false God of big government -- that if we simply send more
power and taxes to all those people in Washington -- all our
in the lute seventies,
problems will go away.
AM, during recenter years
My opponent says that his is the candidacy of change. But
last time we tried his formula of change -- we changed inflation
to over 10 percent -- and destroyed the family budget. We
changed interest rates to over 20 percent -- and made home
ownership impossible. We changed America's reputation -- and
made America blush in embarrassment around the world.
I don't believe America wants that kind of change. //
2
We are in the midst of a global transition. I am proud that
our leadership has changed the world -- and made our children's
lives safer.
And I am proud -- that while many nation's economies are
drowning in this global recession -- we have kept America afloat.
Yes, change is all around us. But I believe the principles
that should guide change -- are the principles that should never
change.
Here's what I believe. The real power in this nation comes
not from marble mausoleums along the Potomac -- but from real
people -- in places like Raleigh.
Governor Clinton says he wants to put people first -- but if
you look real close at his proposals -- they only put government
first.
Governor Clinton says the way to create more jobs -- is
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to choose their kids schools -- public, private or religious.
Governor Clinton and I both talk about reforming government.
But he says he is against limiting the terms of members of
Congress. I say it is time to approve term limits -- and give
government back to the people./ /
These are just three examples, but there are so many others.
Reforming welfare and putting America back to work. Giving
families relief from rising health care costs. Encouraging
savings and investment.
In each area, Governor Clinton offers programs that give
more money and power to bureaucracies, and I offer programs that
give more money and power to people.
I know there is anxiety in America today -- yet I believe
the American Spirit still burns bright.
In Michigan, during our last train ride, we stopped beside a
company called Impact Auto Collision. It was started by a guy
named Bob Zuelke (Zul-key) who had been laid off from General
Motors.
Bob and his wife Paula had taken their savings -- and
started their own small business. Today, they employ six people
-- including a veteran of Desert Storm.
4
This is a story of the American Spirit -- of a new
generation responding to challenges -- and it shows that the
answer to our challenges today -- comes not by giving more power
to government -- but by giving more power to people.
So please, do not count me among those in the media -- who
spend their days talking of a nation in decline. I have seen
America rise again and again. I know that this is a nation,
where what is not yet done -- is only what we have not yet tried
to do.
The polls are against us. The pundits are against us. But
history is on our side. If we can tear down the Berlin Wall --
we can build a stronger economy here at home. If we can make the
streets of Russia safe for freedom, we can take back our streets
here at home. If we can light a candle of freedom in every dark
corner of the globe, we can lift the spirits and dreams of
Americans -- right here at home.
That is what this fight is about. That is why we will
triumph -- on November 3rd.
Thank you for turning out this evening. Thank you Raleigh,
and God Bless the United States of America.
5
357212SS
Document No.
JH
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
TA
- BA
92 OCT 19 I : 48
-RN - RN
10/19/92
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: NOON, MONDAY, OCT. 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STUMP SPEECH
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
SUBJECT:
OCTOBER 20, 1992, TUESDAY
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
KAUFMAN
GRAY
GROOMES
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
HORNER
MCGROARTY
\
REMARKS:
Please provide comments on the attached directly to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this
office NO LATER THAN NOON, TODAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 19.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Provost/Grossman
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Raleigh, N.C.
Oct. 20, 1992 00110 A8:41
Thank you and good evening everyone. It's great to be in
Raleigh. //
We started this morning in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and
took this great train all the way -- into your beautiful state.
TRAIN
It's been a great two days on the rail in one of the most
beautiful parts of America. I can't think of a better place to
end our train trip -- than right here -- at the great State Fair
of North Carolina.
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As I've campaigned across the country, I've expressed my
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concern that America not be overwhelmed by the pessimism that
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My critics say I "just don't get it," to use a popular
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From the vast expanse of my life I have seen this nation
in both winter and spring. I was a child during the Depression.
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At 18 -- I was barely old enough to live, when I began to watch
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men die -- in a vicious war in which America stood the ramparts
of freedom.
Over the years, I have seen America confront many, many
challenges. Through war or recession -- the American Spirit has
never flickered -- and America has emerged -- stronger, sturdier
-- always number one. //
Are our challenges today anymore daunting than what we have
faced before? No. Not by a long-shot.
The media would have you believe that we are in the worst
economic times since the Great Depression. That is a lie. We
have suffered through three recessions in 20 years, and this is
the shallowest -- nowhere near as bad as the Carter years.
The media would have you believe that we are losing the
economic war to Japan and Germany. But that too is a lie.
America now sells more goods abroad than any other country, our
standard of living is second to none, our workers are more
productive than the Japanese -- more productive than the Germans
-- more productive than any other workers in the world. //
Why do the media and my opponent persist in these
exaggerations? Because their philosophy is simple -- "they don't
look good, if things STEID doirt look bad." They want you to believe
SECURITY
in the false God of big government -- that if we simply send more
power and taxes to all those people in Washington -- all our
problems will go away.
HE
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My opponent says that his is the candidacy of change. But
last time we tried his formula of change -- we changed inflation
to over 10 percent -- and destroyed the family budget. We
changed interest rates to over 20 percent -- and made home
ownership impossible. We changed America's reputation -- and
made America blush in embarrassment around the world.
I don't believe America wants that kind of change. / /
2
We are in the midst of a global transition. I am proud that
our leadership has changed the world -- and made our children's
lives safer.
11
And I am proud -- that while many nations economies are
7
drowning in this global recession -- we have kept America afloat.
Yes, change is all around us. But I believe the principles
that should guide change -- are the principles that should never
change.
Here's what I believe. The real power in this nation comes
not from marble mausoleums along the Potomac -- but from real
people -- in places like Raleigh.
Governor Clinton says he wants to put people first -- but if
LY
you look real closey at his proposals -- they only put government
first.
Governor Clinton says the way to create more jobs -- is to
pile more taxes on people and businesses. For example, he would
slap new taxes on all the small businesses that form the backbone
of this thriving North Carolina economy. And he would tax the
hard-working middle-class -- to pay for all his campaign
promises.
I say the way to create jobs is to tear down barriers to
trade and cut taxes. Give an American worker the chance -- and
they will out-think, out-create and out-compete -- any other
worker in the world.
Governor Clinton and I both want to reform our schools.
3
I believe it is time to embrace new ideas -- like
world STET
competition. Governor Clinton can't allow every parent to choose
their kids schools, because the teachers union won't let him. I
am the candidate who says that every parent should have the right
to choose their kids schools -- public, private or religious.
Governor Clinton and I both talk about reforming government.
But he says he is against limiting the terms of members of
Congress. I say it is time to approve term limits -- and give
government back to the people. / /
These are just three examples, but there are so many others.
Reforming welfare and putting America back to work. Giving
families relief from rising health care costs. Encouraging
savings and investment.
In each area, Governor Clinton offers programs that give
more money and power to bureaucracies, and I offer programs that
give more money and power to people.
I know there is anxiety in America today -- yet I believe
the American Spirit still burns bright.
In Michigan, during our last train ride, we stopped beside a
company called Impact Auto Collision. It was started by a guy
named Bob Zuelke (Zul-key) who had been laid off from General
Motors.
Bob and his wife Paula had taken their savings -- and
started their own small business. Today, they employ six people
-- including a veteran of Desert Storm.
4
This is a story of the American Spirit -- of a new
generation responding to challenges -- and it shows that the
answer to our challenges today -- comes not by giving more power
to government -- but by giving more power to people.
So please, do not count me among those in the media -- who
spend their days talking of a nation in decline. I have seen
America rise again and again. I know that this is a nation,
where what is not yet done -- is only what we have not yet tried
to do.
The polls are against us. The pundits are against us. But
history is on our side. If we can tear down the Berlin HELP Wall --
we can build a stronger economy here at home. If we can make the
streets of Russia safe for freedom, we can take back our streets
here at home. If we can light a candle of freedom in every dark
corner of the globe, we can lift the spirits and dreams of
Americans -- right here at home.
That is what this fight is about. That is why we will
triumph -- on November 3rd.
Thank you for turning out this evening. Thank you Raleigh,
and God Bless the United States of America.
5
7789
357212SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/19/92
92 OCT 19 P
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: NOON, MONDAY, OCT. 19
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
STUMP
SPEECH
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
SUBJECT:
OCTOBER 20, 1992, TUESDAY
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
KAUFMAN
GRAY
GROOMES
HOLIDAY
BOSKIN
HORNER
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please. provide comments on the attached directly. to
Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this
office NO LATER THAN NOON, TODAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 19.
Thank you.
RESPONSE: TO:
DAN MCGROARTY
October 19, 1992
The NSC staff concurs as amended. Please
PHILLIP D. BRADY
see notes.
Assistant to the President
Are Brent Scowcroft
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Provost/Grossman
2 OCT PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Raleigh, N.C.
Oct. 20, 1992 19 A8:41
Thank you and good evening everyone. It's great to be in
Raleigh. //
We started this morning in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and
took this great train all the way -- into your beautiful state.
It's been a great two days on the rail -- in one of the most
beautiful parts of America. I can't think of a better place to
end our train trip -- than right here -- at the great State Fair
of North Carolina.
As I've campaigned across the country, I've expressed my
concern that America not be overwhelmed by the pessimism that
/
seems to be gripping our great nation today.
My critics say I "just don't get it," to use a popular
phrase. But let me tell you what I do "get."
From the vast expanse of my life -- I have seen this nation
in both winter and spring. I was a child during the Depression.
At 18 -- I was barely old enough to live, when I began to watch
men die -- in a vicious war in which America stood the ramparts
of freedom.
Over the years, I have seen America confront many, many
challenges. Through war or recession -- the American Spirit has
never flickered -- and America has emerged -- stronger, sturdier
-- always number one. //
Are our challenges today anymore daunting than what we have
faced before? No. Not by a long-shot.
The media would have you believe that we are in the worst
economic times since the Great Depression. That is a lie. We
have suffered through three recessions in 20 years, and this is
the
the shallowest -- nowhere near as bad as the Carter years.
media
and Democrats the
The media would have you believe that we are losing the
economic war to Japan and Germany. But that too is a lie.
America now sells more goods abroad than any other country, our
or
the
standard of living is second to none, our workers are more
media
productive than the Japanese -- more productive than the Germans
and
my
-- more productive than any other workers in the world. //
opponent
Why do the media and my opponent persist in these
exaggerations? Because their philosophy is simple -- "they don't
look good, if things don't look bad." They want you to believe
in the false God of big government -- that if we simply send more
power and taxes to all those people in Washington all
our
problems will go away.
My opponent says that his is the candidacy of change. But
-we made a change backward
last time we tried his formula of change -- we changed inflation not
forward
to over 10 percent -- and destroyed the family budget. We
changed interest rates to over 20 percent -- and made home
ownership impossible. We changed America's reputation -- and
made America blush in embarrassment around the world.
unemployed
I don't believe America wants that kind of change. //
2
figures
We are in the midst of a global transition. I am proud that
our leadership has changed the world -- and made our children's
lives safer.
And I am proud -- that while many nation's economies are
drowning in this global recession -- we have kept America afloat.
Yes, change is all around us. But I believe the principles
that should guide change -- are the principles that should never
change.
Here's what I believe. The real power in this nation comes
not from marble mausoleums along the Potomac -- but from real
people -- in places like Raleigh. I'll give you three examples.
Governor Clinton says he wants to put people first -- but if
you look real close at his proposals -- they only put government
first.
Governor Clinton says the way to create more jobs -- is to
pile more taxes on people and businesses. For example, he would
slap new taxes on all the small businesses that form the backbone
of this thriving North Carolina economy. And he would tax the
hard-working middle-class -- to pay for all his campaign
promises.
I say the way to create jobs is to tear down barriers to
trade and cut taxes. Give an American worker the chance -- and
they will out-think, out-create and out-compete -- any other
worker in the world.
Governor Clinton and I both want to reform our schools.
3
I believe it is time to embrace new ideas -- like
competition. But Governor Clinton can't allow every parent to choose
their kids schools, because the teachers union won't let him. I
am the candidate who says that every parent should have the right
to choose their kids schools -- public, private or religious.
Governor Clinton and I both talk about reforming government.
But he says he is against limiting the terms of members of
Congress. I say it is time to approve term limits -- and give
government back to the people./ /
These are just three examples, but there are so many others.
Reforming welfare and putting America back to work. Giving
families relief from rising health care costs. Encouraging
savings and investment.
In each area, Governor Clinton offers programs that give
more money and power to bureaucracies, and I offer programs that
give more money and power to people.
I know there is anxiety in America today -- yet I believe
of individual liberty and entrepeneurship
the American Spirit still burns bright.
In Michigan, during our last train ride, we stopped beside a
company called Impact Auto Collision. It was started by a guy
named Bob Zuelke (Zul-key) who had been laid off from General
Motors.
Bob and his wife Paula had taken their savings -- and
started their own small business. Today, they employ six people
-- including a veteran of Desert Storm.
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This is a story of the American Spirit -- of a new
generation responding to challenges -- and it shows that the
answer to our challenges today -- comes not by giving more power
to government -- but by giving more power to people.
So please, do not count me among those in the media -- who
spend their days talking of a nation in decline. I have seen
America rise again and again. I know that this is a nation,
where what is not yet done -- is only what we have not yet tried
to do.
The polls are against us. The pundits are against us. But
history is on our side. If we can tear down the Berlin Wall --
we can build a stronger economy here at home. If we can make the
streets of Russia safe for freedom, we can take back our streets
here at home. If we can light a candle of freedom in every dark
corner of the globe, we can lift the spirits and dreams of
Americans -- right here at home.
with your help
That is what this fight is about. That is why we will
triumph -- on November 3rd.
Thank you for turning out this evening. Thank you Raleigh,
and God Bless the United States of America.
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Holiday's comments
Provost/Grossman
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
Raleigh, N.C.
Oct. 20, 1992
Thank you and good evening everyone. It's great to be in
Raleigh./ /
We started this morning in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and
took this great train all the way -- into your beautiful state.
It's been a great two days on the rail -- in one of the most
beautiful parts of America. I can't think of a better place to
end our train trip -- than right here -- at the great State Fair
of North Carolina.
As I've campaigned across the country, I've expressed my
concern that America not be overwhelmed by the pessimism that
seems to be gripping our great nation today.
My critics say I "just don't get it," to use a popular
phrase. But let me tell you what I do "get."
From the vast expanse of my life -- I have seen this nation
in both winter and spring. I was a child during the Depression.
At 18 -- I was barely old enough to live, when I began to watch
men die -- in a vicious war in which America stood the ramparts
of freedom.
Over the years, I have seen America confront many, many
challenges. Through war or recession -- the American Spirit has
never flickered -- and America has emerged -- stronger, sturdier
-- always number one.//
Are our challenges today anymore daunting than what we have
faced before? No. Not by a long-shot.
The media would have you believe that we are in the worst
economic times since the Great Depression. That is a lie. We
have suffered through three recessions in 20 years, and this is
the shallowest -- nowhere near as bad as the Carter years.
The media would have you believe that we are losing the
economic war to Japan and Germany. But that too is a lie.
America now sells more goods abroad than any other country, our
standard of living is second to none, our workers are more
productive than the Japanese -- more productive than the Germans
-- more productive than any other workers in the world.//
Why do the media and my opponent persist in these
exaggerations? Because their philosophy is simple -- "they don't
look good, if things don't look bad." They want you to believe
in the false God of big government -- that if we simply send more
power and taxes to all those people in Washington -- all our
problems will go away.
My opponent says that his is the candidacy of change. But
yes
last time -we tried his formula of change -- they we changed inflation
the Democrats
They
to over 10 percent -- and destroyed the family budget.
We
Holiday
changed interest rates to over 20 percent -- and made home
ownership impossible. They We changed America's reputation -- and
made America blush in embarrassment around the world.
their
I don't believe America wants that kind of change. //
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We are in the midst of a global transition. I am proud that
our leadership has changed the world -- and made our children's
lives safer.
And I am proud -- that while many nation's economies are
drowning in this global recession -- we have kept America afloat.
Yes, change is all around us. But I believe the principles
that should guide change -- are the principles that should never
change.
Here's what I believe. The real power in this nation comes
not from marble mausoleums along the Potomac -- but from real
people -- in places like Raleigh.
Governor Clinton says he wants to put people first -- but if
you look real close at his proposals -- they only put government
first.
Governor Clinton says the way to create more jobs -- is to
pile more taxes on people and businesses. For example, he would
slap new taxes on all the small businesses that form the backbone
of this thriving North Carolina economy. And he would tax the
hard-working middle-class -- to pay for all his campaign
promises.
I say the way to create jobs is to tear down barriers to
trade and cut taxes. Give an American worker the chance -- and
they will out-think, out-create and out-compete -- any other
worker in the world.
Governor Clinton and I both want to reform our schools.
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I believe it is time to embrace new ideas -- like
competition. Governor Clinton can't allow every parent to choose
their kids schools, because the teachers union won't let him.
I
am the candidate who says that every parent should have the right
to choose their kids schools -- public, private or religious.
Governor Clinton and I both talk about reforming government.
But he says he is against limiting the terms of members of
Congress. I say it is time to approve term limits -- and give
government back to the people.//
These are just three examples, but there are so many others.
Reforming welfare and putting America back to work. Giving
families relief from rising health care costs. Encouraging
savings and investment.
In each area, Governor Clinton offers programs that give
more money and power to bureaucracies, and I offer programs that
give more money and power to people.
I know there is anxiety in America today -- yet I believe
the American Spirit still burns bright.
In Michigan, during our last train ride, we stopped beside a
company called Impact Auto Collision. It was started by a guy
named Bob Zuelke (Zul-key) who had been laid off from General
Motors.
Bob and his wife Paula had taken their savings -- and
started their own small business. Today, they employ six people
-- including a veteran of Desert Storm.
4
This is a story of the American Spirit -- of a new
generation responding to challenges -- and it shows that the
answer to our challenges today -- comes not by giving more power
to government -- but by giving more power to people.
So please, do not count me among those in the media -- who
spend their days talking of a nation in decline. I have seen
America rise again and again. I know that this is a nation,
where what is not yet done -- is only what we have not yet tried
to do.
The polls are against us. The pundits are against us. But
history is on our side. If we can tear down the Berlin Wall --
we can build a stronger economy here at home. If we can make the
streets of Russia safe for freedom, we can take back our streets
here at home. If we can light a candle of freedom in every dark
corner of the globe, we can lift the spirits and dreams of
Americans -- right here at home.
That is what this fight is about. That is why we will
triumph -- on November 3rd.
Thank you for turning out this evening. Thank you Raleigh,
and God Bless the United States of America.
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