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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 8, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON CW
FROM:
DANIEL MCGROARTY Dont
SUBJECT: REPUBLICAN NATIONAL HISPANIC ASSEMBLY DINNER REMARKS
I. SUMMARY
On Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. you will address the
Republican National Hispanic Assembly Dinner. About 700
people are expected.
Lee Atwater will emcee the event, and you will be introduced
by Cathi Villalpando.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks applaud the many valuable contributions that the
Republican National Hispanic Assembly has made to the
Republican party. They also point out that the success of
Hispanic-Americans, both in the Republican party and in
American society in general, give credence to the fact that
we are the party of opportunity and inclusion.
McGroarty/Dooley
September 8, 1989
6:00 pm
[HISPANIC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: REPUBLICAN NATIONAL HISPANIC ASSEMBLY
DINNER
OMNI-SHOREHAM HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
SEPTEMBER 12, 1989
7:30 PM
Thank you, Cathi [Villalpando, nominee for U.S. Treasurer].
I'm looking forward to having you officially on the team. I know
you're going to make a great U.S. Treasurer.
I am pleased to be joined tonight by my Chief of Staff John
Sununu, and I want especially to acknowledge your guest of honor,
Senator Orrin Hatch -- Chairman of the Republican Senate Task
Force on Hispanic Affairs -- for all of his efforts on behalf of
the Hispanic community.
Like me, I know many of you had a chance to get away on
vacation this summer. Before I go any further, I want to put an
end to a rumor that's making the rounds since I was up in Maine
about a covert, amphibious operation off the coast of the
American northeast. There's simply no truth to the talk that the
bluefish I finally caught was hooked on my line by a Navy
frogman.
2
I see tonight's Master of Ceremonies is the Andres Segovia
of the Republican Party, Lee Atwater. [[Pause]] Actually, the
tunes Lee likes to play aren't always music to everyone's ears.
I hear Lee asked Orrin Hatch: "If I bring my guitar tonight,
would you have any special requests?" Orrin said: "Just
one -- that you don't play it. [[Pause]]
Let me say I'm deeply honored to meet once again with a
group I've watched with admiration since its very beginning 15
years ago -- one that's devoted so much time and energy to
advance the Republican cause.
You've made the 1980s a time of great pride for Hispanic
Americans. I'm honored to enjoy the advice and counsel of two
able Cabinet officers of Hispanic descent: Manuel Lujan and
Lauro Cavazos. And just one week ago, we welcomed Ileana Ros-
Lehtinen to Washington -- the first Cuban-American to serve in
Congress, and the twelfth American of Hispanic heritage in the
101st Congress. Ileana is here tonight -- and I can tell you
after just one week, she's going to be a force to be reckoned
with on Capitol Hill.
I can't tell you what Ileana's victory has done for our
spirit in Florida -- but I haven't heard of so much enthusiasm
since my family found out I caught a fish. [[Pause]]
3
Ileana's election is just one more sign that Hispanic
Americans have made it into the mainstream -- and that more and
more Hispanic Americans are choosing the Republican Party. For
everyone in this room tonight, that's the ultimate victory we're
fighting for. I thank you -- and I want to thank tonight's
Master of Ceremonies, Lee Atwater, who is dedicated to making the
Republican Party the party of outreach and inclusion: a majority
party built on mainstream values.
Last week, I spoke to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce down
in New Orleans about the extraordinary accomplishments of
Hispanic entrepreneurs. The enthusiasm was electric -- and the
contribution these businessmen and -women are making to the
American economy can't be measured in terms of GNP alone. They
understand that they are role models to the next generation of
Hispanic Americans -- tangible proof that every door is open, and
success is within their reach.
And the successes we see really come as no surprise. The
values the Hispanic community holds dear are the very founding
values of this nation -- and of the Republican Party: faith and
family, hard work and individual responsibility, respect for
others. And above all, an abiding love of freedom. Those are
all the ingredients anyone ever needs to succeed -- anywhere from
the streets of San Antonio or Miami to the halls of Congress or
at the President's table as an officer of the Cabinet.
4
Our nation -- and our party -- need your contributions.
Tonight is a night to take pride in all you've done -- and take
home with you a commitment to write the next chapter in the
success story of Hispanic American achievement.
Once again, thank you. God bless you, and God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
9/7/89
MEMORANDUM
TO:
DAVID DEMAREST/STEPHEN STUDDERT
FROM:
JOSEPH W. HAGIN
Sanchez
SUBJECT:
APPROVED PRESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY
P.Dooley
EVENT:
Address 1989 National Hispanic Heritage
Presidential Tribute
DATE:
Sept 12, 1989
TIME:
7:30 pm
DURATION:
30 mins
LOCATION:
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Wash., D. C.
ATTIRE:
Black Tie
REMARKS REQUIRED: Yes
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open
FIRST LADY
PARTICIPATION: TBD
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
CONTACT:
,
TELEPHONE: OFFICE
HOME
NOTE: PROJECT OFFICER, SEE ATTACHED CHECKLIST
Ed Rogers
Marlin Fitzwater
David Bates
James Cicconi
David Demarest
David Valdez
Fred McClure
Jean Lamb
USSS - PPD
Susan Porter Rose
Steve Studdert
Gary Walters
Patty Presock
John Keller
WHCA Audio/Visual
Chriss Winston
Tim McBride
WHCA Operations
Laurie Firestone
J. Bonnie Newman
Amy Louisa Buckley
Robert Guttman
Tony Lopez
C. Boyden Gray
Bruce Zanca
McGroarty/Dooley
September 7, 1989
5:00 pm
[HISPANIC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL HISPANIC ASSEMBLY
DINNER
OMNI-SHOREHAM HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
SEPTEMBER 12, 1989
7:30 PM
Thank you, Lee [RNC Chmn. Atwater]. [Introductory
Mr
acknowledgements.] I am pleased to be joined tonight by my Chief
of Staff John Sununu and my son Jeb. And I want especially to
acknowledge tonight's guest of honor, Senator Orrin Hatch --
Chairman of the Republican Senate Task Force on Hispanic Affairs
-- for all of his efforts on behalf of the Hispanic community.
Most of all I am honored to meet once again with a group
I've watched with admiration since its very beginning 15 years
ago -- one that's devoted so much time and energy to advance the
Republican cause.
You've made the 1980s a time of great pride for Hispanic
Americans. Just one week ago, we welcomed Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to
Washington -- the first Cuban-American to serve in Congress, and
the twelfth American of Hispanic heritage in the 101st Congress.
swom in
Ileana is here tonight -- and I can tell you after just one week,
Sept-Le
she's going to be a force to be reckoned with on Capitol Hill.
2
Ileana's election is just one more sign that Hispanic
Americans have made it into the mainstream -- and that Hispanic
Americans are choosing the Republican Party. For everyone in
this room tonight, that's the ultimate victory we're fighting
stey
ALL
for. I thank you -- and I want to thank Lee Atwater, who is has
dedicated to making the Republican Party the party of outreach
and inclusion: a majority party built on mainstream values.
Last week, I spoke to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce down
in New Orleans about the extraordinary accomplishments of
Hispanic entrepreneurs. The enthusiasm was electric -- and the
contribution these businessmen and -women are making to the
American economy can't be measured in terms of GNP alone. They
understand that they are role models to the next generation of
Hispanic Americans -- tangible proof that every door is open, and
success is within their reach.
And the successes we see really come as no surprise. The
values the Hispanic community holds dear are the very founding
values of this nation -- and of the Republican Party: faith,
family, hard work and individual responsibility. And above all,
an abiding love of freedom. Those are all the ingredients anyone
ever needs to succeed -- anywhere from the streets of San Antonio
or Miami to the halls of Congress.
3
Our nation -- and our party -- need your contributions.
Tonight is a night to take pride in all you've done -- and take
home with you a commitment to write the next chapter in the
success story of Hispanic American achievement.
Once again, thank you. It has been a pleasure to stop by
this evening.
# # #
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VOL. 35, NO. 22
SEPTEMBER 7, 1989
$1.75
Foley Swears In
Newest Member
Ros-Lehtinen Is
12th Hispanic In
101st Congress
By Craig Winneker
The newest Member of Congress, Rep.
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla), took the oath
of office yesterday and became the nation's
highest-ranking Hispanic woman.
Ros-Lehtinen is also the first Cuban-
American ever to be elected to Congress.
She will represent Florida's 18th district,
which comprises most of Miami and Miami
Beach. The seat was left vacant when Rep.
Claude Pepper (D-Fla) died May 30 at age
88.
Ros-Lehtinen also becomes the 12th
Hispanic Member of Congress
"As a Cuban- American whose family
has the horrors of communism, Ros
Above: After being sworn in as the newest Member of Congress yester day, Ileana
Lehtinen said on the House floor after being
Ros-Lehtinen kisses her husband Dexter. Daughter Amanda, 3, gets a ride. Right:
sworn in, "I think that this day serves to
Daughter Patricia, 2, is totally unimpressed.
Continued on page
Poll Shows Conyers Is Far Behind in Mayor Race
Detroit Incumbent Coleman Young Leads Government Ops. Chairman; Vote Set Sept. 12
By Carin Dessauer
for mayor, could suffer when he runs for
Research for the Detroit Free Press and
as being too old and for not doing enough to
With less than a week to go before next
another Congressional term.
WXYZ-TV, conducted immediately after
help the city troubled economy and drug
Tuesday's primary, Rep. John Conyers (D-
A poll conducted in late August by
Conyers entered the race in late July,
problems.
Mich) may be regretting that he ever
Wayne State University's Center for Urban
showed Young (31 percent) and Conyers
But, while there's clearly some ABC
thought of challenging incumbent Detroit
Studies, showed Young leading with 38
(27 percent) in close race.
Anybody But Coleman") sentiment in
Mayor Coleman Young (D).
percent of the vote and Conyers well back
Still, despite the evident decline in
the city, the Conyers campaign does not
Some local political analysts say that the
in second place.
support for Conyers, Mayor Young clearly
appear to have convinced the electorate
12-term Congressman may even fail to
The Congressman polled 12 percent,
has some problems. Almost all local
why the Congressman, who is 60, should
make it into the two-person runoff set for
with accountant John Barrows close behind
political insiders agree that the mayor has
replace the Mayor.
Nov. 7.
at 9 percent. The poll found undecided
weak backing for an incumbent who has
Local observers say that Conyers has
If he winds up third or worse, Conyers,
levels very high, at 30 percent.
served for 16 years.
also been hurt by a late start and by a
who did not have to give up his seat to run
An earlier poll by Market Opinion
At71, the mayor is attacked by his critics
Continued on page8
Heard On
Will Ethics Drop Savage Sex Case?
The Hill
By Kim Mattingly
published details of an interview with the
An informed source has told Roll Call
By Bill Thomas
woman about her encounter with Savage.
that Rep. Gus Savage (D-III) who came
According to the Post, the woman
Will Power. The
under scrutiny in July for allegedly
accused the 63-year-old Congressman of
estate of the late Rep.
fondling a Peace Corps volunteer during an
repeatedly fondling her in the back of a
Stewart McKinney
official trip to Zaire - is off the ethics
chauffeur-driven embassy car while he was
(R-Conn) is tied up in probate court,
hook.
visiting Zaire in March.
while McKinney's wife Lucie and the
The House ethics committee is on the
"He touched me against my will," the
man who claims to have been his lover
verge of dropping its preliminary
woman told the Post. "He grabbed me. He
for five years, Arnie Denson, fight it
investigation of Savage, says the source,
put his arms around me, He pulled me up
out over several items including a
because the 28-year-old woman who
against him."
townhouse in Washington and a 1975
complained of the assault has refused to
One week after the incident, the woman
Chevrolet convertible.
testify before the panel.
was flown back to the United States where
Mrs. McKinney is claiming that her
"She doesn't want to do it. She wants it
she underwent six weeks of therapy for
husband, who died of AIDS in 1987,
dropped," the source, who is close to the
victims of sexual assault.
borrowed $400,000 from her trust fund
inner workings of the committee, told Roll
But according to the committee source,
and now wants that amount paid back
Call.
the woman appeared before the ethicspanel
with money from the will.
Reps. Pat Schroeder (D-Colo), Barney
in August and indicated that she did not
"I thought Lucie and were friends,"
Frank (D-Mass), and Matt McHugh (D-
wish to testify on the incident- fearing
says Denson.
NY) had requested the investigation of
future embarrassment and mental stress.
Rep. Gus Savage: He's off the hook, says
Continued on page8
Savage after the Washington Post
Continued on page
a well-placed source.
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Ros-Lehtinen, 37, Succeeds Pepper, 88
Continued from page 1
solidify the belief and the truth that the
United States is truly the land of
opportunity, where all of our dreams can be
made possible if we try hard enough."
After a bitterly fought special election
campaign that was polarized along ethnic
lines, Ros-Lehtinen defeated Miami
lawyer Gerald Richman, 53 to 47 percent,
on Aug. 29.
Ros-Lehtinen, 37, was joined at the
swearing-in ceremony by her husband, US
Attorney Dexter Lehtinen, and their two
daughters, Amanda, 3, and Patricia, 2.
Although she has spoken with House
Minority Leader Bob Michel (R-III) about
committee assignments, no decisions have
been made yet. A spokeswoman for Michel
said an announcement could come next
week.
After her swearing-in, Ros-Lehtinen
spoke to reporters, answering more
questions in Spanish than English.
"I would like to be on the Foreign Affairs
Committee because this is something that is
very important in my Congressional district
- especially regarding Israel, Cuba, and
Central America,' Ros-Lehtinen told Roll
Call (in English). The district has a heavy
Jewish, as well as Hispanic, population.
Ros-Lehtinen also expressed an interest
in the Judiciary Committee, where she
could concentrate on the issues of crime
Photo by Maureen Keating
and drugs, also important to her
On the East Plaza of the Capitol after she was sworn in yester day, newest Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla) spends some quality
time with her daughters, Amanda, three (at left), and Patricia, two.
constituents.
But an appointment to either of the two
considerations could make it difficult for
The new Member is busy setting up shop
Currently, Ros-Lehtinen is staying at a
committees will be tough, Ros-Lehtinen
Ros-Lehtinen to geteither of her committee
in 1022 Longworth. Her administrative
local hotel while she looks for a place to
admitted.
choices.
assistant will be Rusty Roberts, who
live. She plans to commute between
The last Republican to join Foreign
Currently, GOP yacancies exist on the
previously served as director of the Miami
Washington and Miami, where her
Affairs was freshman Rep. Porter Goss
Government Operations and Judiciary
office of former Sen. Paula Hawkins
(R-husband and children will continue to live.
(Fla), and the last Republican to win a seat
Committees, but Members could be
Fla). Margie Garcia, a campaign aide to
Ros-Lehtinen is the 176th Republican in
on the Judiciary Committee was freshman
shuffled to give Ros-Lehtinen a seat on a
Ros-Lehtinen, is acting as a temporary
the House. There are 255 Democrats, and
Rep. Craig James (Fla), so geographical
panel other than one of these.
press contact.
four seats are vacant.
More Heard
Conyers Faces Prospect of Missing
On The Hill
Continued from page 1
Runoff, But Undecideds May Help
"Stewart would be very upset if he
were alive today," Denson told HOH.
Continued from page 1
Young has the backing of the local
for Jackson say that their man has made no
"But he had a good sense of humor, and
disorganized campaign.
establishment and what's called the NBC
endorsement. The Detroit Free Press has
so do I. Once I told him I was going to
The Congressman hired a campaign
("Nobody But Coleman") vote, including
endorsed Conyers, and the Detroit News
put on a dress and try to join the
consultant who had already worked for two
laborand church leaders.
has endorsed Barrows.
Congressional Wives Club."
of the other mayoral candidates. After
Conyers recently claimed that he had the
City Council President Erma Henderson
several weeks, the aide resigned, charging
endorsement of former presidential
is also running. All of the candidates are
Fear of Flying. Following the deaths
that members of Conyers's campaign staff
candidate Jesse Jackson. But spokesmen
Democrats.
of Reps. Mickey Leland (D-Texas)
were taking drugs.
and Larkin Smith (R-Miss), Members
After a challenge by candidate Barrows,
of Congress are thinking twice about
Conyers agreed to take a drug test himself.
Source Says Peace Corps
flying in small planes. Sens. AI Gore
Conyers last month showed reporters a
and Jim Sasser (both D-Tenn) don't
toxicological exam showing his urine
like to make trips anything less than
sample was drug-free. He said the results
Volunteer Won't Testify
twin-engine airplane with two pilots.
showed he was "clean as the Board of
According to Rep. Sonny
Health."
Continued from page 1
prostitution ring out of the Congressman's
Montgomery (D-Miss), a 22-year
Local political insiders also point out that
She has since been sent out of the country
Washington apartment. Frank claims he
Congressional veteran, new Members
the Congressman, who this year succeeded
on a new Peace Corps assignment, the
only suspected the illicit activity and fired
"fly a lot and do take chances. The
Rep. Jack Brooks (D-Texas) as chairman of
source said, adding that without the
Gobie when. the suspicions were
longer you're in the job, the less
the House Government Operations
complainant, the House ethics panel does
confirmed.
chances you take."
Committee, has never had to run a tough
not have much of a case against Savage.
But a committee source said the ethics
citywidera
But regardless of what the ethics
Fertility Rate. In a development
While Barrows, who has never held
committee does, two Democrats are
The panel is also
totally unrelated to recent Hill sex
elective office, trails Conyers in the polls,
launching an aggressive campaign to
scandals, pregnancies are running
he could still beat the Congressman and
replace Savage in his Chicago district. (See
expected to announce
rampant in the office of Rep. Connie
make the runoff. He won significant name
Roll Call next Monday for details.)
Morella (R-Md).
recognition in taking nearly 40 percent of
Tuesday that it will
In other business, the ethics committee is
Morella, the mother of three and the
the vote against Young in 1985.
expected to announce after its next
begin a preliminary
guardian of her late sister's six
Barrows, like the other top contenders, is
meeting, set for Tuesday, that it will begina
children, denies encouraging her staff
black, but local experts expect that he will
preliminary investigation into Frank's
probe in the Frank case.
to reproduce. But three of them are
be the choice of a majority of the whites
admission that he paid amale prostitute $80
either having or fathering offspring.
who come out to vote.
for sex and later hired him as a personal
investigation, initiated at Frank's request,
The situation has prompted one aide to
The city is approximately 70 percent
assistant.
will focus on Frank's own admission to
say: "If you not pregnant, but wish to
black. There is only one white person in the
The prostitute, Steve Gobie, also has said
paying for sex and the fact that prostitution
be, please stop by and visit."
race, and he is not given any chance.
that Frank knew he was running a
sagainst the law.
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'89 National Hispanic Heritage
Presidential Tribute
To: Peggy Dooley
FROM: Susan Gonzales
9/7/89 3:10 pm
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15:11
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RNHA
VII 002
Honorary Chairmen*
Honorable William Armstrong
Honorable Charles E. Grassley
Honorable Frank H. Murkowski
Honorable Steve Bartlett
Honorable John Heinz
Honorable Don Nickles
Honorable Christopher S. Bond
Honorable Duncan Huncer
Honorable Larry Pressler
Honorable Rudy Boschwitz
Honorable James M. Jeffords
Honorable William V. Roth
Honorable Conrad Burns
Honorable Robert W. Kasten
Honorable Arlen Spector
Honorable John H. Chafee
Honorable Trent Lott
Honorable Ted Stevens
Honorable Robert Dole
Honorable Richard G. Lugar
Honorable Steve Symms
Honorable Pete V. Domenici
Honorable john McCain
Honorable Strom Thurmond
Honorable Jake Garn
Honorable James A. McClure
Honorable John Warner
Honorable Slade Gordon
Honorary Co-Chairmen*
Honorable Lee Attwater
Mr. Jeb Bush
Mr. Marvin Bush
Mr. Jonathan Bush
Honorable Jeanie Austin
Honorable Thelma Duggin
Honorable Shiree Sanchez
Ms. Cathi Villalpando
Honorary Host Committee*
"ALLIANCE OF HISPANIC NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS"
Ms. Graciela Beecher
National Association of Cuban American Women Inc.
Mr. Mario Diaz
American GI Forum of the U.S.
Ms. Sally V. Martinez
LULAC
Ms. Janice Petrovich
COPY or Inn TATION
ASPIRA Association Inc.
Mr. Abel Quintela
"partial list
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
You are cordially invited to the
'89 National Hispanic Heritage Presidential Tribute and Gala
dedicated to
President and Mrs. George Bush
honoring
United States Senator Orrin G. Hatch
Chairman, Senate Task Force on Hispanic Affairs
Tuesday, September 12, 1989
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
Black Tie Optional
Reply card enclosed
6 p.m. General Reception
7 p.m. Tribute Dinner
9:30 p.m. Dance
UVJ
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GENESIS OF THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
HISPANIC ASSEMBLY OF
THE UNITED STATES
The development of an independent, Republican organization
to foster the principles of the Republican Party was conceived
by a small group of Americans of Hispanic origin; all
volunteers.
They petitioned George Bush, then Chairman of the Republican
National Committee, for permission to organize the Republican
National Hispanic Assembly of the United States. Under his
encouragement and technical assistance from RNC personnel, an
organizational conference was called in July, 1974, and the
foundation for its organization was laid.
One of the committees prepared a Constitution which was
then reviewed, adjusted and adopted in July, 1975. Officers
were elected and a major organization effort was started.
Under the direction of the National chairman, twenty-
three states are in organization, each with its own constitution,
elected officers and plans for the organization of their
respective states. Of significance is the fact that the
Republican National Hispanic Assembly of the United States was
conceived, funded and implemented by American volunteers of
Hispanic origin, eagerly seeking a place with the individual
Party organizations and with the Republican National Committee.
OBJECTIVES
The Republican National Hispanic Assembly of the United
States has been organized by Americans of Hispanic origin:
1.
To promote and to encourage national, state and
local participation of Spanish-speaking citizens
in Republican Party activities and to work for
the advancement of the Party's principles, policies
and candidates;
2.
To stimulate the members' participation in the
regularly constituted structure of the Republican
Party;
3.
To endorse and support Republican candidates for
public office;
4.
To serve as a Republican fund-raising mechanism in
the Spanish-speaking community.
In order to implement these objectives the official Hispanic
auxiliary of the Republican National Committee (RNC) was
organized. The staff and volunteers work together to meet the
organizational objectives and assist the Republican National
Committee with outreach efforts to the Hispanic community.
In every instance, management oriented individuals have been
recruited and motivated to participate as volunteer state
representatives of their respective states. They, in turn, have
recruited equally motivated individuals to serve as county
representatives for this national organization.
0004
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Presidential Tribute
3
AGENDA
Monday, September 11
OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL
Presidential Tribute Will Call
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
TO BE POSTED
U.S. CAPITOL - CAPITOL HILL
WELCOME RECEPTION
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
MANSFIELD ROOM
****
Tuesday, September 12
OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL
Hosted breakfast for HISPANIC ALLIANCE
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
ON EDUCATION
Presidential Tribute Will Call
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TO BE POSTED
SYMPOSIUMS
RNC YOUTH OUTREACH
9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
CONGRESSIONAL ROOM
"ALLIANCE OF HISPANIC NATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS" ROUNDTABLE
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
-- Education
PALLADIAN ROOM
- Dropout Rate
- Illiteracy
-- Hispanic Employment Opportunities
"HISPANIC 2000" ROUNDTABLE
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
-- Hispanics and Federal Procurement
PALLADIAN ROOM
- U.S. Department of Defense
Minority 5% Program
- Small Business Administration
New 8 (a.) Regulation
HOSTED BUFFET LUNCHEON
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
VERANDA ROOM
FOREIGN POLICY ROUNDTABLE
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
-- Human Rights
PALLADIAN ROOM
-- Democratization in Latin America
(Limited seating, RSVP required for all symposiums)
GENERAL RECEPTION
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
BLUE ROOM
VIP RECEPTION (By Invitation Only)
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
DIPLOMAT ROOM
PRESIDENTIAL TRIBUTE BANQUET
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
DANCE
9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
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'89 National Hispanic Heritage
Presidential Tribute
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
National Chairman
Cathi Villalpando
HONOREES:
SENATOR ORRIN G. HATCH
Gala Chairman
Chairman, Senate Republican Task Force
Robert Martinez
Conference on Hispanic Affairs
Finance Chairman
ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN
Jose Casanova
Congresswoman
Vice-Chairmatn
George Herrera
First Cuban American elected to Congress
Co-Chairmen
Cuban American role model recipient
Mario Aguero
Hugo L. Barnet
"Leadership and Public Service"
Antonio Monroig
Emest Olivas
COLUMBA GARNICA BUSH
Mary Parga
James Richardson
Anthony Valencia
Alfred Villalobos
(213)
Special Role model award recipient
"Leadership in Presidential Campaign
546-
JESSE AGUIRRE
Host Committee
Patricia Asip
Zulma Barrios
Hector Barreto
6409.
Vice President Corporate Affairs
Anhueser Busch Companies
Casandra Castro
Angel Cintron
Founder, Hispanic Corporate Council
Vilma Colom
Rafael Franchi
Mexican American role model recipient
Reynaldo Maduro
Armando Mena
"Leadership and Education"
Robert Miranda
Jaime Ramon
LISA VALEZ
Santos Rivero
Hannie Santana
Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam lead singer
Executive Director
Top 20 hit vocalist
Susan Gonzales
Puerto Rican role model recipient
September 12. 1989
Omni Shoreham Hotel
"Leadership in Arts & Entertainment"
Washington, D.C.
440 First Street NW
Washington D.C. 20001
(202) 662-1355
Peggy
REMARKS: REPUBLICAN NATIONAL HISPANIC
ASSEMBLY DINNER
OMNI-SHOREHAM HOTEL
WASHINGTON, D.C.
SEPTEMBER 12, 1989
7:30 PM
THANK YOU, CATHI [VILLALPANDO, NOMINEE FOR U.S.
TREASURER]. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOU
OFFICIALLY ON THE TEAM. I KNOW YOU'RE GOING TO MAKE A
GREAT U.S. TREASURER.
- 2 =
I AM PLEASED TO BE JOINED TONIGHT BY MY CHIEF OF
STAFF JOHN SUNUNU, AND I WANT ESPECIALLY TO ACKNOWLEDGE
YOUR GUEST OF HONOR, SENATOR ORRIN HATCH -- CHAIRMAN OF
THE REPUBLICAN SENATE TASK FORCE ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS --
FOR ALL OF HIS EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE HISPANIC
COMMUNITY.
LIKE ME, I KNOW MANY OF YOU HAD A CHANCE TO GET
AWAY ON VACATION THIS SUMMER.
- 3 -
BEFORE I GO ANY FURTHER, I WANT TO PUT AN END TO A
RUMOR THAT'S MAKING THE ROUNDS SINCE I WAS UP IN MAINE
ABOUT A COVERT, AMPHIBIOUS OPERATION OFF THE COAST OF
THE AMERICAN NORTHEAST. THERE'S SIMPLY NO TRUTH TO THE
TALK THAT THE BLUEFISH I FINALLY CAUGHT WAS HOOKED ON
MY LINE BY A NAVY FROGMAN.
I SEE TONIGHT'S MASTER OF CEREMONIES IS THE ANDRES
SEGOVIA OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, LEE ATWATER.
[[PAUSE]]
- 4 -
ACTUALLY, THE TUNES LEE LIKES TO PLAY AREN'T ALWAYS
MUSIC TO EVERYONE'S EARS. I HEAR LEE ASKED ORRIN
HATCH: "IF I BRING MY GUITAR TONIGHT, WOULD YOU HAVE
ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS?" ORRIN SAID: "JUST
ONE -- DON'T PLAY IT." [[PAUSE]]
LET ME SAY I'M DEEPLY HONORED TO MEET WITH ALL OF
YOU TONIGHT. I KNEW 15 YEARS AGO -- BACK WHEN I WAS
CHAIRING THE RNC -- THAT THE TIME HAD COME FOR A
HISPANIC ASSEMBLY.
- 5 -
OVER THE YEARS, I'VE WATCHED WITH ADMIRATION ALL THE
ENERGY YOU'VE DEVOTED TO ADVANCING THE REPUBLICAN
CAUSE. IT'S A SOURCE OF GREAT PRIDE TO BE ABLE TO SAY,
"I WAS THERE AT THE BEGINNING."
AND YOU'VE MADE THE 1980s A TIME OF GREAT PRIDE FOR
HISPANIC AMERICANS. I'M HONORED TO ENJOY THE ADVICE
AND COUNSEL OF TWO ABLE CABINET OFFICERS OF HISPANIC
DESCENT: MANUEL LUJAN AND LAURO CAVAZOS.
- 6 -
AND JUST ONE WEEK AGO, WE WELCOMED ILEANA Ros-LEHTINEN
TO WASHINGTON -- THE FIRST CUBAN-AMERICAN TO SERVE IN
CONGRESS, AND THE TWELFTH AMERICAN OF HISPANIC HERITAGE
IN THE 101st CONGRESS. ILEANA IS HERE TONIGHT -- AND I
CAN TELL YOU AFTER JUST ONE WEEK, SHE'S GOING TO BE A
FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH ON CAPITOL HILL.
- 7 -
ILEANA'S ELECTION IS JUST ONE MORE SIGN THAT
HISPANIC AMERICANS HAVE MADE IT INTO THE MAINSTREAM --
AND THAT MORE AND MORE HISPANIC AMERICANS ARE CHOOSING
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. FOR EVERYONE IN THIS ROOM
TONIGHT, THAT'S THE ULTIMATE VICTORY WE'RE FIGHTING
FOR.
- 8 -
I THANK YOU -- AND I WANT TO THANK TONIGHT'S MASTER OF
CEREMONIES, LEE ATWATER, WHO IS DEDICATED TO MAKING THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY THE PARTY OF OUTREACH AND INCLUSION:
A MAJORITY PARTY BUILT ON MAINSTREAM VALUES.
I WANT ALL HISPANIC AMERICANS TO KNOW YOU HAVE A
HOME IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. AND TONIGHT, I WANT To
ANNOUNCE TWO MORE TALENTED INDIVIDUALS I'VE ASKED TO
JOIN MY ADMINISTRATION.
- 9 -
I WILL NOMINATE VELMA MONTOYA TO SERVE ON THE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
COMMISSION, AND ADIS [AH-DIS] MARIA VILA [VEE-LA] AS
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE.
LAST WEEK, I SPOKE TO THE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF HISPANIC ENTREPRENEURS.
- 10 -
THE ENTHUSIASM WAS ELECTRIC -- AND THE CONTRIBUTION
THESE BUSINESSMEN AND -WOMEN ARE MAKING TO THE AMERICAN
ECONOMY CAN'T BE MEASURED IN TERMS OF GNP ALONE. THEY
UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE ROLE MODELS TO THE NEXT
GENERATION OF HISPANIC AMERICANS -- TANGIBLE PROOF THAT
EVERY DOOR IS OPEN, AND SUCCESS IS WITHIN THEIR REACH.
AND THE SUCCESSES WE SEE REALLY COME AS NO
SURPRISE.
- 11 -
THE VALUES THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY HOLDS DEAR ARE THE
VERY FOUNDING VALUES OF THIS NATION -- AND OF THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY: FAITH AND FAMILY, HARD WORK AND
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT FOR OTHERS. AND
ABOVE ALL, AN ABIDING LOVE OF FREEDOM. THOSE ARE ALL
THE INGREDIENTS ANYONE EVER NEEDS TO SUCCEED --
ANYWHERE FROM THE STREETS OF SAN ANTONIO OR MIAMI TO
THE HALLS OF CONGRESS OR AT THE PRESIDENT'S TABLE AS AN
OFFICER OF THE CABINET.
- 12 -
OUR NATION -- AND OUR PARTY -- NEED YOUR
CONTRIBUTIONS. TONIGHT IS A NIGHT TO TAKE PRIDE IN ALL
YOU'VE DONE -- AND TAKE HOME WITH YOU A COMMITMENT TO
WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE SUCCESS STORY OF HISPANIC
AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENT.
ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU, AND GOD
BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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