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SIMON
BRANSTAD FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
DES MOINES MARRIOTT
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1990
8:10 A.M.
THANK YOU TERRY. I'M JUST DELIGHTED TO BE BACK
WITH SO MANY FRIENDS: SEN. CHUCK GRASSLEY III YOUR
NEXT SENATOR, TOM TAUKE. 1111 CONGRESSMEN JIM LEACH
AND JIM LIGHTFOOT. III AND WE'RE GOING TO ELECT A NEW
CONGRESSMAN IN THE 2ND DISTRICT THIS YEAR: JIM NUSSLE.
III AND THE STRENGTH'S NOT JUST AT THE TOP OF THE
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET WHEN YOU HAVE CANDIDATES LIKE
BURT DAY, VAREL BAILEY, BEVERLY ANDERSON AND EDWARD
KELLY. III
AND THE CANDIDATES ARE BACKED WITH A STRONG PARTY
STRUCTURE LED BY STATE CHAIRMAN RICH SCHWARM, NATIONAL
COMMITTEEWOMEN GWEN BOEKE AND OTHERS LIKE MARVIN
POMERANTZ, CHARLOTTE MOHR, AND MY OLD FRIEND GEORGE
WITTGRAF. 1111
[THE LAST TIME I WAS AT THIS PARTICULAR HOTEL WAS
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE IOWA CAUCUSES. AND TODAY, I'VE
COME BACK TO THIS GREAT STATE TO LET TERRY IN ON MY OWN
SECRET FORMULA FOR POLITICAL SUCCESS. 11 BUT I'M
CONFIDENT HE'LL WIN IOWA ANYWAY. III ]
- 2 -
IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK IN THE HAWKEYE STATE.
WHENEVER I'M HERE, I TAKE THE ADVICE OF A GREAT IOWAN,
JOHN WAYNE, WHO ONCE SAID, "TALK LOW, TALK SLOW, AND
DON'T SAY TOO MUCH." III
BUT YOU CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT WHAT ANOTHER GREAT
IOWAN, TERRY BRANSTAD, HAS DONE FOR THIS STATE. LOOK
AT HIS BACKGROUND: FAMILY MAN, ATTORNEY, FARMER.
SERVED THREE TERMS IN THE IOWA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AND A TERM AS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BEFORE BEING ELECTED
IOWA'S YOUNGEST GOVERNOR EVER.
LOOK AT HIS RECORD: HE'S RUNNING FOR HIS THIRD
CONSECUTIVE TERM AS GOVERNOR. OVER THE PAST SEVEN
YEARS, TERRY HAS TURNED THE STATE ECONOMY AROUND
THROUGH SENSIBLE FISCAL POLICIES AND BY CONTROLLING
SPENDING. HE PUT EDUCATION AT THE TOP OF HIS AGENDA,
ENSURING WORLD-CLASS STATUS FOR IOWA'S SCHOOL SYSTEM.
HE'S ONE OF AMERICA'S LEADING GOVERNORS, ELECTED BY HIS
PEERS AS CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNORS'
ASSOCIATION. IOWA NEEDS TERRY BRANSTAD'S EXPERIENCE
AND LEADERSHIP, AND SO DOES AMERICA.
- 3 -
TERRY AND I WORKED CLOSELY TOGETHER AT THE
EDUCATION SUMMIT IN VIRGINIA LAST SEPTEMBER, WHERE HE
PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN HIS POSITION AS HEAD OF THE
GOVERNORS. YOU KNOW, EXACTLY 26 YEARS AGO TODAY,
FORMER PRESIDENT EISENHOWER ADDRESSED THAT SAME GROUP,
SAYING, "OUR BEST PROTECTION AGAINST BIGGER GOVERNMENT
IN WASHINGTON IS BETTER GOVERNMENT IN THE STATES."
THAT'S STILL TRUE TODAY. AND TERRY BRANSTAD PROVES IT
EVERY DAY. III
MY LAST VISIT TO THIS GREAT STATE WAS JUST A FEW
DAYS AFTER THE MALTA SUMMIT, AT AN APPEARANCE ON BEHALF
OF THE NEXT U.S. SENATOR FROM IOWA, TOM TAUKE. 11
[ WE LAID A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR PROGRESS AT
MALTA, AND I SHARED MANY THINGS WITH PRESIDENT
GORBACHEV: DIALOGUE, COOPERATION ... AND DRAMAMINE. 11 ]
- 4 -
I TOLD IOWANS THAT NIGHT THAT PRESIDENT GORBACHEV
AND I HAD JUST AGREED TO NEW INITIATIVES NURTURING
EUROPE'S TIDE TOWARD DEMOCRACY, ACCELERATING ARMS
CONTROL AND EXPANDING TRADE. I'D LIKE TO TALK WITH YOU
THIS MORNING ABOUT SOME OF THE PROGRESS WE MADE AT THE
WASHINGTON SUMMIT, AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR IOWANS -- AND
ALL AMERICANS.
THIS HISTORIC SUMMIT HAS FURTHERED THE PROCESS OF
PEACE BY WORKING TOWARD A SAFER WORLD AND A STABLE, NEW
EUROPE -- ONE IN WHICH EVERY NATION'S SECURITY IS
STRENGTHENED AND NO NATION IS THREATENED. IN A SPIRIT
OF COOPERATION AND HOPE, PRESIDENT GORBACHEV AND I
REACHED A NUMBER OF NEW AGREEMENTS THAT WILL AFFECT THE
LIVES OF ALL AMERICANS.
- 5 -
AMONG THEM IS A BILATERAL AGREEMENT TO ELIMINATE,
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE GREAT MAJORITY OF THE CHEMICAL
WEAPONS OUR COUNTRIES HAVE STOCKPILED OVER THE YEARS.
AT LONG LAST, WE HAVE ALSO SIGNED NEW PROTOCOLS THAT
WILL ALLOW 15 YEAR-OLD NUCLEAR TESTING TREATIES TO BE
RATIFIED, AS WELL AS A MAJOR NEW AGREEMENT THAT UPDATES
AND EXPANDS OUR 1973 AGREEMENT ON THE PEACEFUL USES OF
ATOMIC ENERGY. AND WE MADE SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS ON OUR
NEGOTIATIONS GOVERNING REDUCTIONS IN BOTH STRATEGIC
ARMS AND CONVENTIONAL FORCES -- ISSUING JOINT
STATEMENTS IN BOTH THESE AREAS.
THESE AGREEMENTS, WE HOPE, REPRESENT THE BEGINNING
OF THE END OF THE COLD WAR -- AND A NEW RELATIONSHIP OF
ENDURING COOPERATION BETWEEN THE SOVIET AND AMERICAN
PEOPLES -- COOPERATION FURTHER STRENGTHENED WITH NEW
AGREEMENTS ON TRADE AND GRAIN SALES.
- 6 -
AND WHILE OUR TRADE DEAL WITH THE SOVIETS DEPENDS
ON THE PASSAGE OF KEY EMIGRATION LAWS WITHIN THE SOVIET
UNION, THE TRADE AGREEMENT WE NEGOTIATED IS IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES -- BECAUSE AN IMPROVED
TRADE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES MEANS
EXPANDED MARKETS FOR AMERICAN GOODS AND SERVICES -- AND
EXPANDED MARKETS FOR IOWA CORN AND SOYBEANS. 11
IN FACT, THE NEW U.S. -SOVIET GRAIN AGREEMENT
SIGNED AT THE SUMMIT CALLS FOR AT LEAST 40 MILLION
METRIC TONS OF GRAIN TO BE PURCHASED BY THE SOVIETS
OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. 11 THAT'S NOTHING BUT GOOD
NEWS FOR IOWA FARMERS. 11 OUR TASK IS TO KEEP MOVING
FORWARD, AND TO KEEP IOWA PRODUCTIVE AND AMERICA
STRONG. 11
BUT DESPITE ALL OF OUR PROGRESS, WE CANNOT LOSE
SIGHT OF THE DIFFERENCES THAT REMAIN BETWEEN OUR TWO
COUNTRIES.
- 7 -
LITHUANIA IS ONE DIFFERENCE. I URGED THE SOVIET
PRESIDENT TO ESTABLISH A GOOD-FAITH DIALOGUE BETWEEN
THE SOVIET LEADERS AND THE BALTIC PEOPLES. AND THE
UNITED STATES WILL CONTINUE TO SPEAK OUT ON BEHALF OF
PEOPLES RIGHTFULLY YEARNING FOR FREEDOM AND SELF-
DETERMINATION.
THE QUESTION OF A UNIFIED GERMANY IS NOT ONE THAT
WILL BE SOLVED BY THE UNITED STATES ALONE. NOR IS IT
ONE THAT WILL BE SOLVED QUICKLY OR EASILY. IN THE
FINAL ANALYSIS, IT'S A QUESTION FOR THE PEOPLE OF
GERMANY TO DECIDE. BUT THE UNITED STATES REMAINS
COMMITTED TO GERMAN MEMBERSHIP IN NATO, AS PART OF A
STABLE EUROPE, WHOLE AND FREE.\\
AS ONE WHO HAS STRONGLY SUPPORTED THE EXODUS OF
SOVIET JEWS, I AM PLEASED TO SEE THAT AFTER LAST YEAR'S
RECORD-SETTING TOTAL EMIGRATION OF 72,000 SOVIET JEWS,
THIS YEAR'S EMIGRATION RATE MAY BECOME THE HIGHEST
EVER. WE MUST KEEP THE DOOR TO FREEDOM OPEN FOR
SOVIET JEWS.
- 8 -
I'VE OFTEN SAID WE WANT PERESTROIKA TO SUCCEED.
AS A WORLD LEADER IN AGRICULTURE, FARM TECHNOLOGY AND
EDUCATION, IOWA CAN CAN PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN
MAKING THAT HAPPEN -- IN FACT, YOU ALREADY ARE HELPING
PERESTROIKA SUCCEED.
MANY PEOPLE HERE MAY REMEMBER THE FIRST
AMERICAN-SOVIET SUMMIT IN THE U.S., BACK IN 1959.
AFTER HIS MEETINGS WITH PRESIDENT EISENHOWER, CHAIRMAN
KHRUSHCHEV TOURED DES MOINES. HE WAS OBSESSED WITH THE
VISION OF PRODUCTIVITY HE HAD SEEN ON AMERICAN FARMS --
AND WITH THE IDEA OF GROWING CORN. YET BECAUSE THE
SOVIET SYSTEM WAS NOT A FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, ONE
WITH OPEN MARKETS, PRODUCTION INCENTIVES, OR ANY OF THE
ECONOMIC FREEDOMS WE ENJOY, ITS EXPERIMENT IN
COLLECTIVE FARMING WAS A DISMAL FAILURE.
- 9 -
AS A YOUNG MAN, MIKHAIL GORBACHEV WITNESSED THE
STRUGGLE OF RUSSIAN FARMERS, AND WENT ON TO BECOME THE
PARTY SECRETARY FOR AGRICULTURE. BY THE TIME PRESIDENT
GORBACHEV AND I SAT DOWN AT THE TABLE LAST WEEK, A
DELEGATION OF COLLECTIVE FARMERS HAD ALREADY JOURNEYED
5,000 MILES TO THE FIELDS OF IOWA -- TO LEARN FROM OUR
SYSTEM, THE MOST EFFICIENT AND BOUNTIFUL IN THE WORLD.
HOW AMAZED CHAIRMAN KHRUSHCHEV WOULD HAVE BEEN AT THE
INTERACTION BETWEEN AMERICAN FARMERS AND SOVIET
FARMERS.
UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF GOVERNOR BRANSTAD, IOWA IS
FORGING A NEW SENSE OF COOPERATION BETWEEN ITS CITIZENS
AND THE SOVIET PEOPLE. IN FACT, TWO YEARS AGO, TERRY
SIGNED AN AGREEMENT MAKING IOWA A SISTER STATE WITH
PRESIDENT GORBACHEV'S NATIVE REGION, THE STAVROPOL
DISTRICT. 111
- 10 -
BUT ANOTHER WAY TO HELP PERESTROIKA SUCCEED IS
THROUGH EDUCATION -- LEARNING ABOUT EACH OTHER'S
COUNTRIES AND PEOPLES. IN WASHINGTON LAST WEEK, WE
AGREED TO INCREASE UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGES BY 1,000
STUDENTS ON BOTH THE AMERICAN AND SOVIET SIDES. THIS
AGREEMENT WILL ALLOW MORE OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEARN
FIRST-HAND ABOUT EACH OTHER'S CULTURE AND POLITICS.
HERE IN IOWA, LEARNING AND EDUCATION HAVE ALWAYS
BEEN A PRIORITY. YOUR INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED WRITERS
WORKSHOP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS LIVING PROOF OF
THAT -- WITH A SOVIET WRITER CURRENTLY IN THE
INTERNATIONAL WRITING PROGRAM.
- 11 -
YOU'VE GOT A GOVERNOR WHO PUTS EDUCATION AT THE
TOP OF HIS LIST. AT THE EDUCATION SUMMIT WITH THE
NATION'S GOVERNORS LAST SEPTEMBER, TERRY REALLY MADE A
DIFFERENCE. AND HE'S MADE A DIFFERENCE IN IOWA,
ENSURING THAT YOUR STATE'S EDUCATION SYSTEM IS ONE OF
THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY -- WITH IOWA STUDENTS RANKED
FIRST IN A.C.T. SCORES IN AMERICA. AND IOWANS CAN BRAG
THEY'VE GOT THE FIFTH HIGHEST PERCENTAGE RATE OF HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATES IN THE COUNTRY. LIKE TERRY, WE'VE
MADE EDUCATION ONE OF OUR TOP PRIORITIES AT THE
NATIONAL LEVEL. so WE CAN DO NATIONALLY WHAT YOU'VE
DONE LOCALLY.
UNDER TERRY'S LEADERSHIP -- AND AFTER HE
PERSONALLY JOURNEYED TO THE SOVIET UNION TWICE FOR THE
NEGOTIATIONS -- IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY BECAME THE FIRST
INSTITUTION IN THE UNITED STATES TO FORGE A
RELATIONSHIP WITH A SOVIET ACADEMIC INSTITUTION -- THE
AGRICULTURAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE. SO FAR, IOWA HAS
RECEIVED FIVE SOVIET OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS TO DISCUSS
TRADE AND EDUCATION TIES -- IN FACT, A SOVIET TRADE
REPRESENTATIVE IS IN THE STATE RIGHT NOW.
- 12 -
I CAME TO YOU TODAY TO TALK ABOUT TERRY BRANSTAD,
AND OUR WORK TOGETHER FOR A BETTER AMERICA AND A BETTER
WORLD. HIS DEDICATION TO THIS STATE AND NATION IS WHAT
DREW TERRY BRANSTAD INTO PUBLIC SERVICE, AND IT'S WHAT
KEEPS HIM WORKING SO HARD FOR IOWA'S FUTURE, AND FOR
AMERICA'S FUTURE. WE NEED TERRY BRANSTAD TO REMAIN IN
THE GOVERNOR'S CHAIR. WE NEED HIS EXPERIENCE, HIS
ENERGY AND HIS PROVEN ABILITY.
THIS DECADE IS FAST BECOMING KNOWN AS THE DECADE
OF DEMOCRACY -- THE DECADE OF OPPORTUNITY. BUT TO MAKE
THOSE GOALS A REALITY, WE WILL NEED LEADERSHIP. TERRY
BRANSTAD HAS BEEN PROVIDING THAT LEADERSHIP TO HIS
STATE AND NATION FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS. THEY SAY "THE
TIME IS RIGHT" FOR IOWA. WELL, "THE TIME IS RIGHT" FOR
TERRY BRANSTAD -- TO CONTINUE TO LEAD IOWA FORWARD INTO
THE NEW DECADE OF DEMOCRACY AND OPPORTUNITY.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
###
Bob S.
- 11 -
YOU'VE GOT A GOVERNOR WHO PUTS EDUCATION AT THE
TOP OF HIS LIST. AT THE EDUCATION SUMMIT WITH THE
NATION'S GOVERNORS LAST SEPTEMBER, TERRY REALLY MADE A
DIFFERENCE. AND HE'S MADE A DIFFERENCE IN IOWA,
ENSURING THAT YOUR STATE'S EDUCATION SYSTEM IS ONE OF
THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY - -- WITH IOWA STUDENTS RANKED
FIRST IN A.C.T. SCORES IN AMERICA. AND IOWANS CAN BRAG
THEY'VE GOT THE FIFTH HIGHEST PERCENTAGE RATE OF HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATES IN THE COUNTRY. LIKE TERRY, WE'VE
MADE EDUCATION ONE OF OUR TOP PRIORITIES AT THE
NATIONAL LEVEL. SO WE CAN DO NATIONALLY WHAT YOU'VE
DONE LOCALLY.
UNDER TERRY'S LEADERSHIP -- AND AFTER HE
PERSONALLY JOURNEYED TO THE SOVIET UNION TWICE FOR THE
NEGOTIATIONS - -- IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY BECAME THE FIRST
INSTITUTION IN THE UNITED STATES TO FORGE A
RELATIONSHIP WITH A SOVIET ACADEMIC INSTITUTION -- THE
AGRICULTURAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE. SO FAR, IOWA HAS
RECEIVED FIVE SOVIET OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS TO DISCUSS
TRADE AND EDUCATION TIES -- IN FACT, A SOVIET TRADE
REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE COMING INTO THE STATE IN A FEW
DAYS.
TAB E
DES MOINES, IOWA
Branstad for Governor Fundraising Breakfast
Dais Diagram
Friday, June 8, 1990
6/6 3:00
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Podium
1. Charlotte Mohr, Branstad Committee Chair
2. Steve Roberts, RNC National Committee Person
3. Edward Kelly, Iowa Att. Gen. Candidate
4. Varel Bailey, Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Candidate
5. Burt Day, Iowa State Treasurer Candidate
6. Beverly Anderson, Iowa Sec. of State Candidate
7. Congressman Tom Tauke
8. THE PRESIDENT
Jim Nussle
9. Governor Terry Branstad
10. Marvin Pomerantz, Event Chair and Emcee
2 CD nominee
11. Mrs. Terry Branstad (Chris)
12. Senator Charles Grassley
13. Congressman Jim Leach
(Tanke)
14. Congressman Jim Lightfoot
15. Congressman Fred Grandy
16. Rich Schwarm, State GOP Chair
17. Gwen Boeke, RNC National Committee Person
18. David Fisher, Branstad Committee Chair
19. USSS
* George Writtgraf
BRANSTAD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank you Terry. I'm just delighted to be back with so many
friends: Sen. Chuck Grassley III your next Senator, Tom Tauke.
Congressmen Jim Leach and Jim Lightfoot. 111 And we're
going to elect a new Congressman in the 2nd District this year:
Jim Nussle. And the strength's not just at the top of the
Republican state ticket when you have candidates like Burt Day,
Varel Bailey, Beverly Anderson and Edward Kelly. III
And the candidates are backed with a strong Party structure
led by State Chairman Rich Schwarm, National Committeewomen Gwen
Boeke and other leaders like Marvin Pomerantz, Charlotte Mohr,
and my old friend George Wittgraf.
Grant/Simon
June 5, 1990
Draft seven
A:BRANSTAD
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSTAD FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
DES MOINES MARRIOTT
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1990
8:10 A.M.
((It's nice to see Senator Chuck Grassley, and the next
Senator from the great state of Iowa -- Tom Tauke. ))
[The last time I was at this particular hotel was the night
before the Iowa caucuses. And today, I've come back to this
great state to let Terry in on my own secret formula for
political success. 11 But I'm confident he'll win Iowa anyway.
III ]
It's great to be back in the Hawkeye state. Whenever I'm
here, I take the advice of a great Iowan, John Wayne, who once
said, "Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much." 111
But you can't say enough about what another great Iowan,
Terry Branstad, has done for this state. Look at his background:
Family man, attorney, farmer. Served three terms in the Iowa
House of Representatives and a term as Lieutenant Governor before
being elected Iowa's youngest Governor ever.
Look at his record: He's running for his third consecutive
term as Governor. Over the past seven years, Terry has turned
the state economy around through sensible fiscal policies and by
controlling spending. He put education at the top of his agenda,
ensuring world-class status for Iowa's school system. He's one
of America's leading Governors, elected by his peers as chairman
2
of the National Governors' Association. Iowa needs Terry
Branstad's experience and leadership, and so does America.
Terry and I worked closely together at the Education Summit
in Virginia last September, where he played a key role in his
position as head of the governors. You know, exactly 26 years
ago today, former President Eisenhower addressed that same group,
saying, "Our best protection against bigger government in
Washington is better government in the states." That's still
true today. And Terry Branstad proves it every day. III
My last visit to this great state was just a few days after
the Malta Summit, at an appearance on behalf of the next U.S.
Senator from Iowa, Tom Tauke. 11
[ We laid a solid foundation for progress at Malta, and I
shared many things with President Gorbachev: friendship, dialogue
cooperation
and Dramamine. ]
I told Iowans that night that President Gorbachev and I had
just agreed to new initiatives nurturing Europe's tide toward
democracy, accelerating arms control and expanding trade. I'd
like to talk with you this morning about some of the progress we
made at the Washington Summit, and what it means for Iowans --
and all Americans.
This historic Summit has furthered the process of peace by
working toward a safer world and a stable, new Europe -- one in
which every nation's security is strengthened and no nation is
threatened. In a spirit of cooperation and hope, President
3
Gorbachev and I reached a number of new agreements that will
affect the lives of all Americans.
Among them is a bilateral agreement to eliminate, for the
first time, the great majority of the chemical weapons our
countries have stockpiled over the years. At long last, we have
also signed new protocols that will allow 15 year-old nuclear
testing treaties to be ratified, as well as a major new agreement
that updates and expands our 1973 agreement on the peaceful uses
of atomic energy. And we made substantial progress on our
negotiations governing reductions in both strategic arms and
conventional forces -- issuing joint statements in both these
areas.
These agreements, we hope, represent the beginning of the
end of the Cold War -- and a new relationship of enduring
cooperation between the Soviet and American peoples --
cooperation further strengthened with new agreements on trade and
grain sales.
And while our trade deal with the Soviets depends on the
passage of key emigration laws within the Soviet Union, the trade
agreement we negotiated is in the best interest of the United
States -- because an improved trade relationship between our two
countries means expanded markets for American goods and services
-- and expanded markets for Iowa corn and soybeans. 11
In fact, the new U.S.-Soviet grain agreement signed at the
Summit calls for at least 40 million metric tons of grain to be
purchased by the Soviets over the next five years. 11 That's
4
nothing but good news for Iowa farmers. Our task is to keep
moving forward, and to keep Iowa productive and America strong.
But despite all of our progress, we cannot lose sight of the
differences that remain between our two countries.
Lithuania is one difference. I urged the Soviet President
to establish a good-faith dialogue between the Soviet leaders and
the Baltic peoples. And the United States will continue to speak
out on behalf of peoples rightfully yearning for freedom and
self-determination.
The question of a unified Germany is not one that will be
solved by the United States alone. Nor is it one that will be
solved quickly or easily. In the final analysis, it's a question
for the people of Germany to decide. But the United States
remains committed to German membership in NATO, as part of a
stable Europe, whole and free.
Another difference between us is the right of Soviet Jews to
emigrate.
As one who has strongly supported the exodus of Soviet
Jews, I am pleased to see that after last year's record-setting
total emigration of 72,000 Soviet Jews, this year's emigration
rate may become the highest ever. We must keep the door to
freedom open for the Soviet Jews.
I've often said we want perestroika to succeed. As a world
leader in agriculture, farm technology and education, Iowa can
can play a significant role in making that happen -- in fact, you
already are helping perestroika succeed.
5
Many people here may remember the first American-Soviet
vin The U.S.
summit, back in 1959. After his meetings with President
Eisenhower, Chairman Khrushchev toured Des Moines. He was
obsessed with the vision of productivity he had seen on American
farms -- and with the idea of growing corn. Yet because the
Soviet system was not a free enterprise system, one with open
markets, production incentives, or any of the economic freedoms
we enjoy, its experiment in collective farming was a dismal
failure.
As a young man, Mikhail Gorbachev witnessed the struggle of
Russian farmers, and went on to become the Party Secretary for
Agriculture. By the time President Gorbachev and I sat down at
the table last week, a delegation of collective farmers had
already journeyed 5,000 miles to the fields of Iowa -- to learn
from our system, the most efficient and bountiful in the world.
How amazed Chairman Khrushchev would have been at the interaction
between American farmers and Soviet farmers.
Under the leadership of Governor Branstad, Iowa is forging a
new sense of cooperation between its citizens and the Soviet
people. In fact, Terry ensured that Iowa established a sister-
state relationship with the Soviet Union, when, two years ago, he
signed an agreement making Iowa a sister state with President
Gorbachev's native region, the Stavropol district. 111
But another way to help perestroika succeed is through
education -- learning about each other's countries and peoples.
In Washington last week, we agreed to increase undergraduate
6
exchanges by 1,000 students on both the American and Soviet
sides. This agreement will allow more of our young people to
learn first-hand about each other's culture and politics.
Here in Iowa, learning and education have always been a
priority. Your internationally renowned Writers Workshop at the
University of Iowa is living proof of that, with a Soviet writer
currently in the International Writing Program.
You've got a governor who puts education at the top of his
list. At the Education Summit with the Nation's Governors last
September, Terry really made a difference. And he's made a
difference in Iowa, ensuring that your state's education system
is one of the best in the country -- with Iowa students ranked
first in ACT scores in America. And Iowans can brag they've got
the fifth highest percentage rate of high school graduates in the
country. Like Terry, we've made education one of our top
priorities at the national level. So we can do nationally what
you've done locally.
Under Terry's leadership -- and after he personally
journeyed to the Soviet Union twice for the negotiations -- Iowa
State University became the first institution in the United
States to forge a relationship with a Soviet academic institution
-- the Agricultural Academy of Science. So far, Iowa has
received five Soviet official delegations to discuss trade and
education ties -- in fact, a Soviet trade representative is in
the state right now.
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I came to you today to talk about Terry Branstad, and our
work together for a better America and a better world. His
dedication to this state and nation is what drew Terry Branstad
into public service, and it's what keeps him working so hard for
Iowa's future, and for America's future. We need Terry Branstad
to remain in the Governor's chair. We need his experience, his
energy and his proven ability.
This decade is fast becoming known as the decade of
democracy -- the decade of opportunity. But to make those goals
a reality, we will need leadership. Terry Branstad has been
providing that leadership to his State and Nation for nearly 20
years. They say "The Time is Right" for Iowa. Well, "The Time
is Right" for Terry Branstad -- to continue to lead Iowa forward
into the new decade of democracy and opportunity.
Thank you and God bless you.
# # #
Grant/Simon
June 5, 1990
Draft seven
A:BRANSTAD
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSTAD FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
DES MOINES MARRIOTT
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1990
8:10 A.M.
((It's nice to see Senator Chuck Grassley, and the next
Senator from the great state of Iowa -- Tom Tauke.))
[The last time I was at this particular hotel was the night
before the Iowa caucuses. And today, I've come back to this
great state to let Terry in on my own secret formula for
political success. 11 But I'm confident he'll win Iowa anyway.
III ]
It's great to be back in the Hawkeye state. Whenever I'm
here, I take the advice of a great Iowan, John Wayne, who once
said, "Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much." III
But you can't say enough about what another great Iowan,
Terry Branstad has done for this state. Look at his background:
Family man, attorney, farmer. Served three terms in the Iowa
House of Representatives and a term as Lieutenant Governor before
being elected Iowa's youngest Governor ever.
Look at his record: He's running for his third consecutive
term as Governor. Over the past seven years, Terry has turned
the state economy around through sensible fiscal policies and by
controlling spending. He put education at the top of his agenda,
ensuring world-class status for Iowa's school system. He's one
of America's leading Governors, elected by his peers as chairman
2
of the National Governors' Association. Iowa needs Terry
Branstad's experience and leadership, and so does America.
Terry and I worked closely together at the Education Summit
in Virginia last September, where he played a key role in his
position as head of the governors. You know, exactly 26 years
ago today, former President Eisenhower addressed that same group,
saying, "Our best protection against bigger government in
Washington is better government in the states." That's still
true today. And Terry Branstad proves it every day. III
My last visit to this great state was just a few days after
the Malta Summit, at an appearance on behalf of the next U.S.
Senator from Iowa, Tom Tauke.
[ We laid a solid foundation for progress at Malta, and I
shared many things with President Gorbachev: friendship,
cooperation
and Dramamine. ]
I told Iowans that night that President Gorbachev and I had
just agreed to new initiatives nurturing Europe's tide toward
democracy, accelerating arms control and expanding trade. I'd
like to talk with you this morning about some of the progress we
made at the Washington Summit, and what it means for Iowans --
and all Americans.
This historic Summit has furthered the process of peace by
working toward a safer world and a stable, new Europe -- one in
which every nation's security is strengthened and no nation is
threatened. In a spirit of cooperation and hope, President
3
Gorbachev and I reached a number of new agreements that will
affect the lives of all Americans.
Among them is a bilateral agreement to eliminate, for the
first time, the great majority of the chemical weapons our
countries have stockpiled over the years. At long last, we have
also signed new protocols that will allow 15 year-old nuclear
testing treaties to be ratified, as well as a major new agreement
that updates and expands our 1973 agreement on the peaceful uses
of atomic energy. And we made substantial progress on our
negotiations governing reductions in both strategic arms and
conventional forces -- issuing joint statements in both these
areas.
These agreements, we hope, represent the beginning of the
end of the Cold War -- and a new relationship of enduring
cooperation between the Soviet and American peoples --
cooperation further strengthened with new agreements on trade and
grain sales.
And while our trade deal with the Soviets depends on the
passage of key emigration laws within the Soviet Union, the trade
agreement we negotiated is in the best interest of the United
States. Because an improved trade relationship between our two
countries means expanded markets for American goods and services
-- and expanded markets for Iowa corn and soybeans. 11
In fact, the new U.S.-Soviet grain agreement signed at the
Summit calls for at least 40 million metric tons of grain to be
purchased by the Soviets over the next five years. 11 That's
4
nothing but good news for Iowa farmers. Our task is to keep
moving forward, and to keep Iowa productive and America strong.
But despite all of our progress, we cannot lose sight of the
differences that remain between our two countries.
Lithuania is one difference. I urged the Soviet President
to establish a good-faith dialogue between the Soviet leaders and
the Baltic peoples. And the United States will continue to speak
out on behalf of peoples rightfully yearning for freedom and
self-determination.
The question of a unified Germany is not one that will be
solved by the United States alone. Nor is it one that will be
solved quickly or easily. In the final analysis, it's a question
for the people of Germany to decide. But the United States
remains committed to German membership in NATO, as part of a
stable Europe, whole and free. 11
Another difference between us is the right of Soviet Jews to
emigrate. As one who has strongly supported the exodus of Soviet
Jews, I am pleased to see that after last year's record-setting
total emigration of 72,000 Soviet Jews, this year's emigration
rate may become the highest ever. We must keep the door to
freedom open for the Soviet Jews.
I've often said we want perestroika to succeed. As a world
leader in agriculture, farm technology and education, Iowa can
can play a significant role in making that happen -- in fact, you
already are helping perestroika succeed.
5
Many people here may remember the first American-Soviet
summit, back in 1959. After his meetings with President
Eisenhower, Chairman Khrushchev toured Des Moines. He was
obsessed with the vision of productivity he had seen on American
farms -- and with the idea of growing corn. Yet because the
Soviet system was not a free enterprise system, one with open
markets, production incentives, or any of the economic freedoms
we enjoy, its experiment in collective farming was a dismal
failure.
As a young man, Mikhail Gorbachev witnessed the struggle of
Russian farmers, and went on to become the Party Secretary for
Agriculture. By the time President Gorbachev and I sat down at
the table last week, a delegation of collective farmers had
already journeyed 5,000 miles to the fields of Iowa -- to learn
from our system, the most efficient and bountiful in the world.
How amazed Chairman Khrushchev would have been at the interaction
between American farmers and Soviet farmers.
Under the leadership of Governor Branstad, Iowa is forging a
new sense of cooperation between its citizens and the Soviet
people. In fact, Terry ensured that Iowa established a sister-
state relationship with the Soviet Union, when, two years ago, he
signed an agreement making Iowa a sister state with President
Gorbachev's native region, the Stavropol district. III
But another way to help perestroika succeed is through
education -- learning about each other's countries and peoples.
In Washington last week, we agreed to increase undergraduate
6
exchanges by 1,000 students on both the American and Soviet
sides. This agreement will allow more of our young people to
learn first-hand about each other's culture and politics.
Here in Iowa, learning and education have always been a
priority. Your internationally renowned Writers Workshop at the
University of Iowa is living proof of that, with a Soviet writer
currently in the International Writing Program.
You've got a governor who puts education at the top of his
list. At the Education Summit with the Nation's Governors last
September, Terry really made a difference. And he's made a
difference in Iowa, ensuring that your state's education system
is one of the best in the country -- with Iowa students ranked
first in ACT scores in America. And Iowans can brag they've got
the fifth highest percentage rate of high school graduates in the
country. Like Terry, we've made education one of our top
priorities at the national level. So we can do nationally what
you've done locally.
Under Terry's leadership -- and after he personally
journeyed to the Soviet Union twice for the negotiations -- Iowa
State University became the first institution in the United
States to forge a relationship with a Soviet academic institution
-- the Agricultural Academy of Science. So far, Iowa has
received five Soviet official delegations to discuss trade and
education ties -- in fact, a Soviet trade representative is in
the state right now.
7
I came to you today to talk about Terry Branstad, and our
work together for a better America and a better world. His
dedication to this state and nation is what drew Terry Branstad
into public service, and it's what keeps him working so hard for
Iowa's future, for America's future -- and most of all, for your
future. We need Terry Branstad to remain in the Governor's
chair. We need his experience, his energy and his proven
ability.
This decade is fast becoming known as the decade of
democracy -- the decade of opportunity. But to make those goals
a reality, we will need leadership. Terry Branstad has been
providing that leadership to his State and Nation for nearly 20
years. They say "The Time is Right" for Iowa. Well, "The Time
is Right" for Terry Branstad -- to continue to lead Iowa forward
into the new decade of democracy and opportunity.
Thank you and God bless you.
# # #
Iowa City
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Iowa Writers Wkshop
319 - 335 - 3500
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WASHINGTON
Kim Lamberty
Office of Soviet affairs
US State Dept.
647-6763
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1979
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1984
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72,528
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June 4, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MARY REMARKS KATE FOR GRANT GOVERNOR mkg
TERRY BRANSTAD FUNDRAISER
I. SUMMARY
Attached are draft remarks for the fundraising breakfast for
Governor Terry Branstad, which will be held at the Des Moines
Marriott at 8:10 a.m. on Friday June 8, 1990.
II. DISCUSSION
These remarks (12 minutes, teleprompter) focus on recent
developments at the Washington Summit, and its effects on Iowans
in terms of agriculture, trade and education.
Approximately 500 people will have paid $150 for the
breakfast.
Grant/Simon
June 4, 1990
Draft four
A:BRANSTAD
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSTAD FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
DES MOINES MARRIOTT
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1990
8:10 A.M.
((It's nice to see Senator Chuck Grassley, and the next
Senator from the great state of Iowa -- Tom Tauke.))
[ Before we begin, I'd like to wish a happy birthday to my
wife, Barbara. I won't give away her age, but I can tell you
she now flies on Air Force One with a senior citizen's discount.
III ]
[The last time I was at this particular hotel was the night
before the Iowa caucuses. And today, I've come to Iowa to lend
my own brand of political savvy to Terry's campaign. 11 I'm
confident he'll win Iowa anyway. 111
It's great to be back in the Hawkeye state. Whenever I'm
here, I take the advice of a great Iowan, John Wayne, who once
said, "Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much." III
But you can't say enough about what another great Iowan,
Terry Branstad has done for his state. Look at his background:
Family man, attorney, farmer. Served three terms in the Iowa
House of Representatives and a term as Lieutenant Governor before
being elected Iowa's youngest Governor ever.
Look at his record: He's running for his third consecutive
term as Governor. Over the past seven years, Terry has turned
the state economy around through sensible fiscal policies and by
2
controlling spending. He put education at the top of his agenda,
ensuring world-class status for Iowa's school system. He's grown
in stature as one of America's leading Governors, elected by his
peers as chairman of the National Governors' Association. Iowa
needs Terry Branstad's experience and leadership, and so does
America.
Terry and I worked closely together at the Education Summit
in Virginia last September, where he played a key role in his
position as head of the governors. You know, exactly 26 years
ago today, former President Eisenhower addressed that same group,
saying, "Our best protection against bigger government in
Washington is better government in the states." That's still
true today. And Terry Branstad proves it every day. III
My last visit to this great state was just a few days after
the Malta Summit, at an appearance on behalf of the next U.S.
Senator from Iowa, Tom Tauke.
[ President Gorbachev and I laid a solid foundation for
progress at Malta, and we shared many things: friendship,
cooperation
and Dramamine. 11 ]
I told Iowans that night that President Gorbachev and I had
just agreed to new initiatives nurturing Europe's tide toward
democracy, accelerating arms control and expanding trade. I'd
like to talk with you this morning about some of the progress we
made at the Washington Summit, and what it means for Iowans --
and all Americans.
3
President Gorbachev and I worked together during those
historic days in Washington, to further the process of peace by
working toward a safer world and a stable, new Europe -- one in
which every nation's security is strengthened and no nation is
threatened. In a spirit of cooperation and hope, we reached new
agreements that will affect the lives of all Americans.
President Gorbachev and I signed a bilateral agreement to
eliminate, for the first time, the great majority of the chemical
weapons our countries have stockpiled over the years. At long
last, President Gorbachev and I have signed new protocols that
will allow 15 year-old nuclear testing treaties to be ratified,
as well as a major new agreement that updates and expands our
1973 agreement on the peaceful uses of atomic energy. And we
made substantial progress on our negotiations governing
reductions in both strategic arms and conventional armed forces.
These agreements, we hope, represent the beginning of the end of
the Cold War -- and a new relationship of enduring cooperation
between the Soviet and American peoples -- cooperation further
strengthened with new agreements on trade and grain sales.
President Gorbachev and I signed another agreement to work
together to fight the terrible scourge of drugs. Like all
Americans, I know Iowans are also concerned about drugs. Because
no part of this country is safe from the scourge of illegal
drugs. This is not simply an "inner-city" problem or a "border"
problem. Drugs are a threat to every citizen in America, and
every citizen of the world. Terry and I agree: we've got to deal
4
with both supply and demand, both here and abroad, if we are to
succeed. 11
Iowans have always been interested in the exchange of ideas.
Your internationally renowned Writers Workshop at the University
of Iowa is living proof of that. In Washington last week,
President Gorbachev and I agreed to undergraduate exchanges by
1,000 students on both sides. This agreement will allow our
young people to learn first-hand about each other's culture and
politics.
Here in Iowa, learning and education have always been a
priority, and you've got a governor who puts education at the top
of his list.
At the Education Summit with the Nation's Governors last
September, Terry really made a difference. And he's made a
difference in Iowa, ensuring that your state's education system
is one of the best in the country -- with Iowa students ranked
first in ACT scores in America. And Iowans can brag they've got
the fifth highest percentage rate of high school graduates in the
country. Like Terry, we've made education one of our top
priorities at the national level. So we can do nationally what
you've done locally.
Under Terry's leadership -- and after he personally
journeyed to the Soviet Union twice for the negotiations -- Iowa
State University became the first institution in the United
States to forge a relationship with a Soviet academic institution
-- the Agricultural Academy of Science. So far, Iowa has
5
received five Soviet official delegations to discuss trade and
education ties -- in fact, a Soviet trade representative is in
the state right now. As a world leader in agriculture, farm
technology and education, Iowa can play a significant role
helping perestroika succeed.
The improved relations and cooperation we're enjoying with
the Soviet Union, through these and many other programs, give us
new hope for peace and economic opportunity throughout the world.
For in building friendships, we build trust. And from trust,
arises peace.
Many people here may remember the first American-Soviet
summit, back in 1959, after which Chairman Khrushchev toured Des
Moines. He was obsessed with the vision of productivity he had
seen on American farms -- and with the idea of growing corn. Yet
because the Soviet system was not a free enterprise system, one
with open markets, production incentives, or any of the economic
freedoms we enjoy, its experiment in collective farming was a
dismal failure.
As a young man, Mikhail Gorbachev witnessed the struggle of
Russian farmers, and went on to become the Party Secretary for
Agriculture. By the time President Gorbachev and I sat down at
the table last week, a delegation of collective farmers had
already journeyed 5,000 miles to the fields of Iowa -- to learn
from our system, the most efficient and bountiful in the world.
But the Soviets have also been our customers. And an
improved relationship between our two countries will also mean
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expanded markets for American goods and services -- expanded That 's
markets for Iowa corn and soybeans. 1 Our task is to keep moving good news
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forward, and to keep Iowa productive and America strong.
farmers
Under the leadership of Governor Branstad, Iowa is forging a
new sense of cooperation between its citizens and the Soviet
people. In fact, Terry ensured that Iowa established a sister-
state relationship with the Soviet Union, when, two years ago, he
signed an agreement making Iowa a sister state with President
Gorbachev's native region, the Stavropol district. III
I came to you today to talk about Terry Branstad, and our
work together for a better America and a better world. His
dedication to this state and nation is what drew Terry Branstad
into public service, and it's what keeps him working so hard for
Iowa's future, for America's future -- and most of all, for your
future. We need Terry Branstad to remain in the Governor's
chair. We need his experience, his energy and his proven
ability.
This decade is fast becoming known as the decade of
democracy -- the decade of opportunity. But to make those goals
a reality, we will need leadership. Terry Branstad has been
providing that leadership to his State and Nation for nearly 20
years. They say "The Time is Right" for Iowa. Well, "The Time
is Right" for Terry Branstad -- to lead Iowa forward into the new
decade of democracy and opportunity.
Thank you and God bless you.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Sally sarik
Office of the Press Secretary
Jung Schoold
For Immediate Release
447-7115
June 1, 1990
FACT SHEET
LONG-TERM GRAINS AGREEMENT
Sally Kulsaritz
BACKGROUND
Foreign ag. service
Current 21/4-year extension of 1983 Long-Term Grains USDA Agree-
ment, which requires USSR to buy nine million tons of grain
from U.S. annually, expires December 31.
Negotiations on new agreement began in December 1989.
TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT
runs
for
New agreement to take effect January 1, 1991. runs for S years
Five
Soviets required to buy minimum of 10 million metric tons of
years
grain including: from U.S. annually (up from nine million metric tons),
-- at least four million metric tons of wheat;
-- four million metric tons of feed grains (corn, barley or
sorghum); and
-- two million additional metric tons of either wheat, feed
grains or soybeans/soymeal, with soy measures counted
double for purposes of quantity.
Soviets may buy up to 14 million metric tons annually (up
from 12 million metric tons) without prior consultation with
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
447-4026
Soviets must buy at leas 4 m. m.tons
of wheat and feed grains a
year for five years,
Grant/Simon
June 1, 1990
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A:BRANSTAD
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSTAD FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
DES MOINES MARRIOTT
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1990
8:05 To A.M.
((Acknowledgements))
(long-distance)
Before we begin, I'd like to wish a happy birthday to my
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she now qualifies for a senior citizen's discount to fly on Air
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It's great to be back in the Hawkeye state. Whenever I'm
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But it's hard not to when you're talking about another great
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Look at his record: He's running for his third consecutive
term as Governor. Over the past seven years, Terry has turned
the state economy around through fiscal responsibility and by
controlling spending. And he put education and the environment
at the top of his agenda, making Iowa's school system world-
class. He's made a name for himself as one of America's leading
official
Governors, a national leader elected by his peers as chairman of
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the National Governors' Association. Iowa needs Terry Branstad's
experience and leadership, and so does America.
Terry and I worked closely together at the Education Summit
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saying, "Our best protection against bigger government in
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true today. And Terry Branstad proves it every day. 111
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democracy, accelerating arms control and expanding trade. I'd
like to talk with you this morning about some of the progress we
made at the Washington Summit, and what it means for Iowans --
and all Americans.
President Gorbachev and I worked together during those
historic days in Washington, to further the process of peace by
working toward a safer world and a stable, new Europe -- one in
which every nation's security is strengthened and no nation is
threatened. In a spirit of cooperation and hope, we reached new
agreements that will affect the lives of all Americans.
President Gorbachev and I signed a bilateral agreement to
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updates and expands our 1973 agreement on the peaceful uses of
atomic energy. And we made substantial progress on our
negotiations governing reductions in both strategic arms and
conventional armed forces. These agreements represent the
beginning of the end of the Cold War -- and a new relationship of
enduring cooperation between the Soviet and American peoples.
President Gorbachev and I signed another agreement to work
together to fight the terrible scourge of drugs. Like all
Americans, I know Iowans are also concerned about drugs. Because
no part of this country is safe from the scourge of illegal
drugs. This is not simply an "inner-city" problem or a "border"
problem for the people at the Customs Service to handle. Drugs
are a threat to every citizen in America, and every citizen of
the world. Terry and I agree: we've got to deal with both supply
and demand, both here and abroad, if we are to succeed.
Iowans have always been interested in the exchange of people
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week, President Gorbachev and I agreed to undergraduate exchanges
by 1,000 students on both sides. This agreement will allow our
young people to learn first-hand about each other's culture and
politics. But here in Iowa, learning and education have always
4
been a priority, and you've got a governor who puts education at
the top of his list.
At the Education Summit with the Nation's Governors last
September, Terry really made a difference. And he's made a
difference in Iowa, making your state's education system one of
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helping perestroika succeed.
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dedication to this state and nation is what drew Terry Branstad
into public service, and it's what keeps him working so hard for
Iowa's future, for America's future -- and most of all, for your
future. We need Terry Branstad to remain in the Governor's
chair. We need his experience, his energy and his proven
ability.
I hope that this decade will be known as the decade of
democracy and opportunity. But to make that goal a reality, we
will need leadership. Terry Branstad has been providing that
leadership to his State and Nation for nearly 20 years. They say
"The Time is Right" for Iowa. Well, "The Time is Right" for
Terry Branstad -- to lead Iowa forward into the new decade of
democracy and opportunity.
Thank you and God bless you.
# # #
Grant/Simon
June 1, 1990
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A:BRANSTAD
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSTAD FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
DES MOINES MARRIOTT
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1990
8:05 A.M.
((Acknowledgements))
Before we begin, I'd like to wish a happy birthday to my
wife, Barbara. I won't give away her age, but I can tell you
she now qualifies for a senior citizen's discount to fly on Air
Force One. III
When we heard in Washington about the situation out here, I
knew I had to come to Iowa. We're going to do all we can for a
great man who's got a strong team behind him. But it's not Terry
Branstad we're worried about -- it's [Iowa football coach] Hayden
Frye. III
It's great to be back in the Hawkeye state. Whenever I'm
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said, "Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much." \\\
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ever.
Look at his record: He's running for his third consecutive
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term as Governor. Terry turned the state economy around through
fiscal responsibility and controlled by spending. And he put
education and the environment at the top of his agenda, making
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exactly 26 years ago today, former President Eisenhower addressed
that same group, saying, "Our best protection against bigger
government in Washington is better government in the states. "
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That's still true today. Americans know that bigger doesn't
mean better. So I'd like to talk to you today about the kind of
government we all want, and how we're trying to reach it -- on
issues from fighting drugs to improving education
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last
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3
new Europe -- one in which every nation's security is
stregnthened and no nation is threatened. We reached new
agreements that will affect the lives of all Americans by
Gamesh
a spent of cooperation
building a new spirit of peace in our lives. and hope
President Gorbachev and I signed a bilateral agreement to
eliminate, for the first time, the great majority of the chemical
weapons our countries have stockpiled over the years. At long
last, President Gorbachev and I have signed new protocols
aswellas
limiting nuclear testing We also signed a major new agreement
that updates and expands our 1973 agreement on the peaceful uses
of atomic energy. And we made substantial progress on our
negotiations governing reductions in both strategic arms and
conventional armed forces. These agreements represent the
beginning of the end of the Cold War -- and a new relationship of
enduring cooperation between the Soviet and American peoples.
know also
Like all Americans, Iowans are concerned about drugs.
Because no part of this country is safe from the scourge of
illegal drugs. This is not simply an "inner-city" problem or a
"border" problem for the people at the Customs Service to handle.
Drugs are a threat to every citizen in America, and every citizen
of the world. That's why President Gorbachev and I signed an
another
anti drug agreement that ((language to come)) Terry and I
to work together to falt the +enble scourge drug of
agree: we've got to deal with both supply and demand, both here
and abroad, if we are to succeed.
And I know every one here is concerned about improving su I
education. At the Education Summit with the Nation's Governors
4
last September, Terry really made a difference. And he's made a
difference in Iowa, making your state education system one of the
best in the country -- with Iowa students ranked first in ACT
scores in America. And Iowans can brag they've got the third
highest percentage rate of high school graduates in the country.
Like Terry, we've made education one of our top priorities at the
federal level. So we can do nationally what you've done locally.
Under Terry's leadership -- and after he personally
journeyed to the Soviet Union twice for the negotiations -- Iowa
State University became the first institution in the United
States to forge a relationship with a Soviet academic institution
-- the renowned Agricultural Academy of Science. So far, Iowa
has received five Soviet official delegations to discuss trade
and education ties -- in fact, a Soviet trade representative is
in the state right now. As a world leader in agriculture, farm
technology and education, Iowa can play a significant role
helping perestroika succeed.
Iowans have always been interested in the exchange of people
and ideas. Your internationally renowned Writers Workshop at the
University of Iowa is living proof of that. In Washington last
week, President Gorbachev and I agreed to undergraduate exchanges
by 1,000 students on both sides. This agreement will allow our
learn
about
young people to experience first-hand each other's culture and
been
But,here in Iowa learning and education have always
politics. The improved relations and cooperation we're enjoying
with the Soviet Union, through these and many other programs,
give us new hope for peace and economic opportunity throughout
a priority and you've got
a government who puts education
opt his list.
freendships 5 trust
the world. For in building trust, we build friendship. And from
Trust
friendship, arises peace.
Most people here my age remember the first American-Soviet
summit, back in 1959, after which Chairman Khrushchev toured the
Midwest, consumed with the vision of productivity he had seen on
American farms -- and obsessed with the idea of growing corn.
the Soriet
Yet because his system was not a free enterprise system, one with
production
open markets, sales incentives, or any of the economic freedoms
is
we enjoy, all of his agricultural experiments failed.
in collective farming hasbeen a
As a young man, Mikhail Gorbachev witnessed the struggle of
Russian farmers, and went on to become the Soviet Minister of
Agriculture. And by the time President Gorbachev and I sat down
at the table last week, he had sent a delegation of collective
had journeyed 10,000 miles
farmers here to the fields of Iowa -- to learn once again from
our system, the most efficient and bountiful in the free world.
have also been
But the Soviets will be our customers, as well They 11
purchase crops and machinery. And that means new markets for
American crops and new jobs for American machinists. More sales
Iowa
and more markets for corn and soybeans , from Iowa, to keep farm
trade
income at the record levels of the late 1980s. ( (MSN insert to
come)) Our task is to keep moving forward, and to keep Iowa
productive and America strong.
Under the leadership of Governor Branstad, Iowa is forging a
new sense of cooperation between its citizens and the Soviet
people. In fact, Terry ensured that Iowa was the first state in
America to establish a sister-state relationship with the Soviet
out two ourtruscon also 0 mean expanded
and an improved relationship he twee
markets for avenuen good and
Services. -- expanded markets for
america agrentural productsble
6
Union, when, two years ago, he signed an agreement making Iowa a
sister state with President Gorbachev's hometown, the Stavropol
district. III
I came to you today to talk about Terry Branstad, and our
amenue and a better world
work together for better government. Some of you may think that
instead, I've talked about our new hope for peace and opportunity
all over the world. But isn't that really the final aim of
better government? To bring hope for a new life -- a peaceful
life -- for ourselves and our children.
The Hisdededeation this state and nation
That ideal of opportunity and peace is what drew Terry
Branstad into public service, and it's what keeps him working so
hard for Iowa's future, for America's future -- and most of all,
for your future. We need Terry Branstad to remain in the
Governor's chair. We need his experience, his energy and his
proven ability.
I hope that this decade will be known as the decade of
democracy and opportunity. But to make that goal a reality, we
will need leadership. Terry Branstad has been providing that
leadership to his State and Nation for nearly 20 years. They say
"The Time is Right" for Iowa. Well, "The Time is Right" for
Terry Branstad -- to lead Iowa forward into the new decade of
democracy and opportunity.
Thank you and God bless you.
# # #
Grant/Simon
May 30, 1990
Draft one
A:BRANSTAD
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSTAD FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
DES MOINES MARRIOTT
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1990
8:05 A.M.
((Acknowledgements))
Before we begin, I'd like to wish a happy birthday to my
wife, Barbara. I won't give away her age, but I can tell you
she's down at the movie theatre right now trying to get her
senior citizen's discount to the matinee. III
The last time I was here at this particular hotel was during
1988 consuses. But I just had to come back when I heard about
the campaign. And I've returned now because there's so much
all the
that's being generated out here,
excitement about this, a lot of money being spent, so many
important people gathered. \\ But hey, enough about the coming
out parties. 11
But it is great to be back in the Hawkeye state. Whenever
I'm here, I take the advice of a great Iowan, John Wayne, who
said, "Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much.' III
There's not much I can
that you
Let me ^ tell you about another great Iowan, Terry Branstad.
don't
already
Look at his background: Family man, attorney, farmer. Served
know.
three terms in the Iowa House of Representatives and a term as
Lieutenant Governor before being elected Iowa's youngest Governor
ever. Look at his record. He's made a name for himself as a
pioneer in American education, a national leader elected by his
peers to be chairman of the National Governors' Association.
Iowa needs Terry Branstad's experience and leadership, and so
does America. \\
2
Speaking of the National Governors' Association, it was
before that prestigious group on this date that President
Eisenhower said, "Our best protection against bigger government
in Washington is better government in the states."
That's still true today. Americans know that bigger doesn't
mean better. So I'd like to talk to you today about the kind of
government we all want, and how we're trying to reach it -- on
issues from fighting drugs
to improving education
to
promoting international trade.
My previous visit to the state of Iowa was immediately after
the Malta Summit, at an appearance on behalf of the next U.S.
Senator from Iowa, Tom Tauke. 11 I told the crowd that night
that we had just agreed to initiatives nurturing Europe's tide
toward democracy, accelerating arms control and expanding trade.
I'd like to share with you this morning some of the progress we
made at the Washington Summit, and what it means for Iowans.
Like all Americans, Iowans are concerned about drugs.
Because no part of this country is safe from the scourge of
illegal drugs. This is not simply an "inner-city" problem or a
"border" problem for the people at the Customs Service to handle.
Drugs are a threat to every citizen in America, and every citizen
of the world. That's why President Gorbachev and I signed an
anti-drug agreement that ((language to come) ) Terry and I
agree: we've got to deal with both supply and demand, both here
and abroad, if we are to succeed.
3
And I know every one here is concerned about improving
education. At the Education Summit with the Nation's Governors
last September, Terry really made a difference. And he's made a
difference in Iowa, making your state education system one of the
best in the country -- with Iowa students ranked first in ACT
scores in America. And Iowans can brag they've got the third
highest percentage rate of high school graduates in the country.
Like Terry, we've made education one of our top priorities at the
federal level. So we can do nationally what you've done locally.
Under Terry's direction -- and after he personally journeyed
to the Soviet Union twice for the negotiations -- Iowa State
University became the first institution in the United States to
forge a relationship with a Soviet academic institution -- the
renowned Agricultural Academy of Science. So far, Iowa has
received five Soviet official delegations to discuss trade and
education ties -- in fact, a Soviet trade representative is in
the state right now. As a world leader in agriculture, farm
technology and education, Iowa can play a significant role
helping perestroika succeed.
Iowans are interested in the exchange of people and ideas.
In Washington last week, we agreed to a student exchange with the
Soviet Union ((more to come)). The improved relations and
cooperation we're enjoying with the Soviet Union, through these
and many other programs, give us new hope for peace and economic
opportunity throughout the world.
4
Most people here my age remember the first American-Soviet
summit, back in 1959, when Chairman Khrushchev proposed total
disarmament. But the American side would not agree, because we
believed that peace must be based on more than a sense of trust.
Peace must be built on mutual strength, a spirit of cooperation,
and a climate of political and economic freedom.
After that summit, Khrushchev toured the Midwest before
going back to the Soviet Union, consumed with the vision of
productivity he had seen on American farms -- and obsessed with
the idea of growing corn. Yet all of his agricultural
experiments failed.
As a young man, Mikhail Gorbachev witnessed the struggle of
Russian farmers, and went on to become the Soviet Minister of
Agriculture. And by the time President Gorbachev and I sat down
at the table last week, he had sent a delegation of collective
farmers here -- to the fields of Iowa -- to learn once again from
our system, the most efficient and bountiful in the free world.
But the Soviets are more than our students, they'll be our
customers as well. They'll purchase crops and machinery. And
that means new markets for American crops and new jobs for
American machinists. More sales and more markets for corn and
soybeans from Iowa, to keep farm income at the record levels of
the late 1980s. ((MFN insert to come)) Our task is to keep
moving forward, and to keep Iowa productive and America strong.\
Under the leadership of Governor Branstad, Iowa is forging a
new sense of cooperation between its citizens and the Soviet
5
people. In fact, Terry ensured that Iowa was the first American
state to establish a sister-state relationship with the Soviet
Union, when two years ago he signed an agreement making Iowa a
sister state with President Gorbachev's hometown, the Stavropol
district. III
That same spirit of cooperation was evident at our Summit
last week. ((Arms control language to come))
I came to you today to talk about Terry Branstad, and our
work together for better government. Some of you may think that
instead, I've talked about our new hope for peace and opportunity
all over the world. But isn't that really the final aim of
better government? To bring hope for a new life -- a peaceful
life -- for ourselves and our children.
That ideal of opportunity and peace is what drew Terry
Branstad into public service, and it's what keeps him working so
hard for Iowa's future, for America's future -- and most of all,
for your future. We need Terry Branstad to remain in the
Governor's chair. We need his experience and leadership. We
need you to vote for him this November.
Thank you and God bless you.
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INSIGHTS INTO PERESTROIKA: IMPLICATIONS FOR IOWA
GOVERNOR BRANSTAD REMARKS
MAY 22, 1990
STAN JOHNSON, THANK YOU. I'M PLEASED TO JOIN YOU AND I WANT TO
WELCOME OUR DISTINGUISHED VISITORS TO IOWA.
IN 1986, I LED A DELEGATION OF IOWANS TO THE SOVIET UNION.
OUR GOAL OF THAT MISSION WAS FOR THE STATE OF IOWA TO PLAY A KEY
ROLE IN IMPROVING U.S. SOVIET RELATIONS. WE RECOGNIZED THE
IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AND TRADE TIES
BETWEEN IOWA AND THE SOVIET UNION.
I SET 4 GOALS FOR OUR JUNE OF 1986 MISSION.
*
OUR FIRST GOAL WAS TO BE THE FIRST AMERICAN STATE TO
ESTABLISH A SISTER STATE RELATIONSHIP IN THE SOVIET UNION.
*
SECONDLY, WE WANTED TO ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IOWA
STATE UNIVERSITY AND ONE OF THE SOVIET UNION'S AGRICULTURAL
INSTITUTES. LEE COMER, THEN DEAN OF AGRICULTURE,
ACCOMPANIED ME ALONG WITH KEITH HEFFERNAN AND VAREL BAILY.
*
THE THIRD GOAL WAS TO HOST A U.S./USSR TRADE CONFERENCE IN
CEDAR RAPIDS.
*
AND FINALLY, WE HOPED TO ARRANGE FOR A FARM PROGRESS SHOW TO
BE HELD ON A FARM IN THE SOVIET UNION.
I'M PLEASED TO SAY THAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED THREE OF THE FOUR GOALS.
IN 1987, WE HOSTED A U.S./USSR TRADE CONFERENCE IN CEDAR RAPIDS.
IN 1988, I RETURNED TO THE SOVIET UNION IN THE STAVROPOL DISTRICT
TO OFFICIALLY SIGN THE SISTER STATE AGREEMENT WITH CHAIRMAN
TARANOV.
TARANOV ACCEPTED MY INVITATION TO COME TO IOWA STATE FAIR AND WAS
HERE TWO WEEKS.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY BECAME THE FIRST INSTITUTION IN THE UNITED
STATES TO FORGE A RELATIONSHIP WITH A SOVIET INSTITUTION--THE
PRESTIGIOUS AGRICULTURAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE.
SEVERAL DELEGATIONS HAVE VISITED THE UNIVERSITY AND TODAY WE'RE
PLEASED TO WELCOME....
* PRESIDENT NIKONOV OF THE ACADEMY
* IVAN SKIBA, CHIEF OF THE SOVIET DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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THE IOWA/STAVROPOL SISTER STATE RELATIONSHIP AND THE ISU
AGRICULTURE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE LINK HAVE RESULTED IN A BROAD
RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES BETWEEN OUR STATE AND THE SOVIET
UNION.
* so FAR, WE'VE RECEIVED 5 OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS TO DISCUSS
TRADE AND EDUCATION RELATIONS
# EDUCATION AND HEALTH EXCHANGES ALREADY IN PROGRESS
* IN JUST TWO WEEKS, IOWA WILL RECEIVE A TRADE
REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SOVIET UNION WHO WILL WORK WITH
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AS A WORLD LEADER IN AGRICULTURE AND AG TECHNOLOGY, IOWA CAN PLAY
A SIGNIFICANT ROLE HELPING THE SOVIET UNION IMPLEMENT PERESTROIKA
IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE.
THE STATE OF IOWA IS INTERESTED IN ENCOURAGING THE EXCHANGE OF
PEOPLE AND IDEAS. WE ARE PROUD OF THE PROGRESS THAT IS NOW
OCCURRING IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA THROUGH UPCOMING SUMMIT.
THE IMPROVED RELATIONS AND INTEREST IN MUTUAL COOPERATION BETWEEN
THE SUPER POWERS FURTHERING THE HOPE FOR PEACE AND ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
THE ACTIVITIES ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY BY ISU AND THE DES MOINES
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARE ANOTHER IMPORTANT STEP ALONG OUR PATH TO
MAKING THE STATE OF IOWA A LEADER IN BUILDING FRIENDSHIP AND TIES
FROM EAST TO WEST.
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FACT SHEET
ISU/VASKhNIL Agreement
What is VASKhNIL?
VASKhNIL is the acronym for the V.I. Lenin All-Union Academy of
Agricultural Sciences, VASKhNIL is the preeminent agricultural research
organization in the Soviet Union. It is 3 federation of 135 member institutes
employing more than 200,000 scientists and 240,000 support employees. The
faculty at ISU, by comparison, numbers about 2,000.
What is the purpose of the agreement?
The exchange of agricultural leaders and scientists is working because both
nides have something In guin. Bus VATERMIL, du agreement allers the
opportunity to become better acquainted with western agricultural sciences and
practices. For ISU, the agreement gives researchers access to Soviet scientific
developments and provides channels for extending commercial initiatives to
potential markets in the East.
What makes the agreement so special?
Although VASKhNIL has similar exchanges with the Swedjsh and French
academies of science and with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the ISU
agreement marks the first time that this Soviet institution has entered into a
research exchange with a university in the West.
How does the agreement operate?
The agreement gives the colleges and departments at ISU the opportunity to
negotiate research exchanges and develop joint research projects directly with
the academy. The initial institutes involved in the agreement are:
Stavropol Agricultural Research Institute (Shpakovskoye) and All-Union
Institute of Cybernetics (Moscow),
N. I. Vavilov All-Union Institute of Plant Production (Leningrad),
All-Union Institute of Information and Technical and Economic Studies
(Moscow),
All-Union Research Institute of Experimental Veterinary Medicine
(Moscow), and
Agrophysical Research Institute (Leningrad).
The All-Union Research Institute for Agricultural Microbiology (Leningrad) and
the Lithuanian Research Institute of Agricultural Economics (Vilnius) have
recently entered into research agreements with the university.
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How many scientists have been involved in the exchange?
The agreement provides for the exchange of junior and senior scientists. As of
January 1990, more than 24 senior scientists have participated in short-term
visits, exchanging information on economics, veterinary medicine, climatology,
and agronomy. Two junior scientists, Karl Skold from CARD and Nikolai
Atamanichenko from the Stavropol Agricultural Research Institute, participated
in a 10-month exchange.
Chronology of the Agreement
1960s: Economics of Agricultural Production and Resource Use, by the late Earl O.
Ilvad, (then dhecias of CARD), was translated into Kussjan and was used to
develop analytical systems supporting the Soviet planning process. Heady
became acquainted with Academician Alexander A. Nikonov, now president of
the V.I. Lenin All-Union Academy of Agricultural Sciences (VASKhNIL), and
made several trips to the Soviet Union. Nikonov and Heady discussed a plan
for a broad scientific exchange between ISU and VASKhNIL, but after
Khrushchev's fall from power in 1964, U.S.-Soviet relations cooled and plans
for an exchange were put on hold.
1985: As the Gorbachev era began, representatives from VASKINIL visited ISU and
the university's Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD). They
discussed plans for a formal research exchange.
1986: Academy representatives made another visit to ISU; and Iowa Governor Terry
Branstad led a delegation to the Soviet Union.
1987: VASKhNIL invited the university to develop an exchange program. Stanley R.
Johnson, Heady's successor as director of CARD, negotiated terms of the
agreement during two visits to the Soviet Union.
1988: Academy President Nikonov came to ISU; on January 26, he and ISU President
Gordon P. Eaton signed the formal agreement. In June, Academician I.S.
Shatilov led the first VASKhNIL exchange delegation to ISU; and the following
September Eaton led the first exchange from ISU to the Soviet Union.
1989: The first long-term exchange included CARD post-doctoral researcher Karl
Skold, who worked at the Stavropol Agricultural Research, Institute for 10
months, and VASKhNIL economist Nikolai Atamanichenko, who conducted
research at CARD for a corresponding period of time.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June .1, 1990
Fact Sheet
U.S.-U.S.S.R CHEMICAL WEAPONS DESTRUCTION AGREEMENT
Background
The Agreement signed by President Bush and President Gorbachev
calls for the destruction of the vast bulk of the U.S. and Soviet
declared chemical weapons stockpiles, with on-site inspections to
confirm that destruction has taken place. Destruction will begin
in 1992, as soon as it can be undertaken in a safe and
environmentally sound manner. Destruction will proceed until
both sides reach a declared stockpile of 5,000 tons -- about
twenty percent of the existing U.S. stockpile level -- by the
year 2002.
This Agreement is based on President Bush's September 1989
initiative which proposed that the U.S. and USSR take the lead in
destroying their chemical weapons stockpiles as a significant
step toward the conclusion of a comprehensive, verifiable global
ban on chemical weapons. To promote the objective of a global
ban, both countries have agreed to cease chemical weapons
production when the bilateral destruction Agreement enters into
force, and encourage all chemical weapons-capable states to
follow suit.
The U.S.-U.S.S.R Bilateral Agreement
The key provisions of the destruction Agreement are:
O
Destruction of the vast bulk of declared stocks to
begin by the end of 1992.
--
Destruction of at least 50% of declared
stocks by the end of 1999.
--
Declared stocks to be reduced to 5,000 agent
tons by 2002.
:
Both countries will stop producing chemical
weapons upon entry into force of this
Agreement, without waiting for the global
chemical weapons ban.
On-site inspections during and after the destruction
process to confirm that destruction has taken place.
:
Annual exchanges of data on the stockpile
levels to facilitate monitoring of the
declared stockpiles.
--
Details of the inspection procedures will be
worked out by December 31, 1990.
Both countries will cooperate in developing and using
safe and environmentally sound methods of destruction;
The U.S. and U.S.S.R. will take steps to encourage all
chemical weapons-capable states to become parties to
the multilateral convention.
Both countries took an initial step in this direction by
exchanging data on declared chemical weapons stockpiles in
December 1989, and by initiating verification experiments to
build confidence and gain experience for a chemical weapons ban
treaty.
This Agreement will be submitted to Congress for its review and
approval.
A Global Chemical Weapons Ban
The bilateral U.S.-Soviet Agreement was designed to provide new
impetus to the conclusion of a comprehensive, verifiable global
chemical weapons ban at the earliest possible date. Toward that
end:
Both countries have agreed to accelerate their
destruction of chemical weapons under a global chemical
weapons convention so that by the eighth year after it
enters into force, the U.S. and U.S.S.R. will have
reduced their declared stocks to no more than 500 agent
tons.
The U.S. and U.S.S.R. will propose that a special
conference be convened at the end of the eighth year of
a multilateral convention to determine whether
participation in the convention is sufficient to
complete the elimination of chemical weapons stocks
over the following two years.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 1, 1990
Fact Sheet
The Nuclear Testing Protocols:
Background
O
US and Soviet Union completed verification protocols for two
previously existing but unratified treaties -- the Threshold
Test Ban Treaty (1974) and the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions
Treaty (1976)
--
Threshold Test Ban Treaty (TTBT) covers tests of
nuclear weapons.
:
Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty (PNET) covers
nuclear explosions conducted at other than declared
test sites for such peaceful purposes as excavations.
(US has not conducted PNE since 1973 and plans none;
USSR has not conducted any since 1988, but has sought
to preserve its right to do so.)
Treaties ban nuclear explosions with planned yields
exceeding 150 kilotons (equivalent to 150, 000 tons of
TNT)
O
Both countries have stated they observe the 150 kiloton
limit. Questions about Soviet compliance with TTBT's 150 kt
limit could not be resolved because of inadequate
verification procedures.
O
Once protocols are signed, Administration will seek Senate
advice and consent as to ratification of TTBT and PNET and
their protocols.
Verification Methods
O
Two verification protocols being signed at Washington Summit
will provide for effective verification of compliance with
the treaties.
O
Verification methods for TTBT and PNET include hydrodynamic
yield measurement, on-site inspection, and some seismic
monitoring on the territory of the testing party.
U.S. hydrodynamic method is CORRTEX (Continuous
Reflectrometry for Radius versus Time Experiments) --
most accurate non-intrusive technique U.S. has found.
--
CORRTEX determines yield by measuring, at the
detonating site, rate at which supersonic shock wave in
the ground crushes co-axial cable buried near explosive
device.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 1, 1990
FACT SHEET
AGREEMENT ON EXPANSION ON UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY EXCHANGES
BACKGROUND
O
At Malta meeting, President Bush proposed that both
countries undertake to expand undergraduate university
exchanges by 1000 students in each direction.
U.S. and USSR have signed general agreement on expanding
university exchanges, will work out implementing details
later.
Sides have agreed to phased increase in undergraduate
university exchanges beginning in academic year 1991-1992.
TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT
o
Increase existing exchanges (750 U.S. and 250 Soviet) by 250
students both ways in academic year 1991-1992.
Increase targeted numbers to 1500 each way by 1995-1996,
subject to availability of funds.
Mix of private and USG funding (arrangements to be
determined) to cover costs of Soviet participants in U.S.;
USSR to cover all in-country costs for Americans.
Participants on both sides to be chosen on basis of academic
excellence and language proficiency.
Participants would pursue full-time academic work in variety
of disciplines, including agriculture. Preferred length of
students' participation would be one year, though shorter
periods would be considered.
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interest rates and overriding an
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Eisenhower veto (of the public
Khrushchev, accompanied by Mrs.
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works bill) for the first time.
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hours of discussions in which partici-
amily,* Foreign Min. Gromyko & an
pants included: Vice Pres. Nixon,
would be to "place all states, without
o
entourage of high Soviet officials,+
State Secy. Herter, U.S. Amb.-to-
anded at 12:24 p.m. after a 12-hour
USSR Llewellyn E. Thompson & U.S.
exception, in conditions where they
would have no means of conducting
20-minute flight from Moscow aboard
Amb.-to-UN Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.;
war, or in other words, to solve the
a TU-114 turbojet airliner.
Foreign Min. Gromyko, Soviet Amb.-
(His arrival in the U.S. was pre-
to-U.S. Mikhail A. Menshikov & Alex-
problem of disarmament." He con-
ceded that the disarmament question
sandr A. Soldatov of the Soviet For-
ceded by the USSR's announcement
would be difficult to settle because it
Sept. 14 that a Soviet rocket had hit
eign Ministry's American Dept.
"affects the most sensitive interests
C
the moon.)
A communiqué issued after the
of states-the interests of their secur-
In a brief airport statement, Khrush-
White House talks said Mr. Eisen-
hower & Khrushchev had "reviewed
ity-and invades the field of secret
chev asserted that he came to Amer-
information that any state would find
ica "with an open heart and good
the relationship between the 2 coun-
it hard to surrender, especially in a
intentions" to "learn about the life of
tries & exchanged views in general
situation marked by international ten-
the industrious & enterprising Ameri-
terms on international problems." The
sions & mutual suspicions."
can people."I Citing the U.S. &
talks were described as "friendly &
He said he would present a new
USSR's victorious wartime alliance
frank." Mr. Eisenhower & Khrushchev
world disarmament plan when he ad-
against Nazi Germany, Khrushchev
were said to have agreed to hold de-
dressed the UN Sept. 18.
tailed discussions of U.S.-Soviet rela-
declared that under "peaceful condi-
Khrushchev reiterated Soviet ap-
tions we have even more reasons for
tions Sept. 25-27 at Camp David, Md.,
after Khrushchev returned to Wash-
peals for settlement of the German
friendship & cooperation between the
problem through unification negotia-
D
people of our countries." Although
ington from a tour of the U.S.
tions by the 2 German states. He
boastful of the Soviet lunar probe,
Following their talks, the President
emphasized Soviet fears that Ger-
Khrushchev expressed "no doubt" that
& Khrushchev boarded a Marine Corps
U.S. scientists soon would duplicate
helicopter on the White House lawn
many, which had been responsible for
2 world wars, could become the cause
the feat.
for a brief aerial tour of Washington
of a nuclear war. Khrushchev again
Greeting Khrushchev, Pres. Eisen-
& its suburbs.
Khrushchev & Mrs. Khrushchev
appealed for substantial increases in
hower said he looked forward to a
U.S.-Soviet trade, which, he said, was
"full & frank exchange of views" on
were the guests of Pres. & Mrs. Eisen-
so low that a year's exchanges could
"unresolved international questions."
hower at a White House dinner Sept.
be "carried by 2 ships." He answered
Mr. Eisenhower expressed hopes that
15. In a toast to Khrushchev, Mr. Eis-
Khrushchev would achieve a better
enhower said: The U.S. & USSR had
a variety of questions from newsmen
understanding of the American people
"a very special obligation to the entire
*Family group included daughters Yuliya Gontar
& Rada N. Adzhubei, son Sergei N. Khrushchev,
E
during his visit and "come to see &
world because of our strength.
son-in-law Alexei 1. Adzhubei, 35, editor of
believe these truths"-that Americans
It is vital that we understand each
Izvestia. (A family portrait in Moscow newspapers
"have no ill will toward any other
other better." "We must make it our
Sept. 13 revealed that Khrushchev had 5 children,
people, that they covet no territory,
common purpose" to "better lead—
not 4 as previously believed. Elena, 21, was the
between us-this world into
only child of Khrushchev & Mrs. Nina Khrushchev,
no additional power, nor do they seek
peace
his 2d wife. His first wife died in the mid-1930s,
to interfere in the internal affairs of
& prosperity."
and a son, Leonid, was killed in World War II.)
O
Khrushchev replied that he had
tOfficials accompanying Khrushchev included:
any other nation."
come to the U.S. to seek peace because
Vyacheslav P. Yelyutin, Higher Education Min.;
The President accompanied Khrush-
Georgi A. Zhukov, chrmn. of State Com. for
chev & Mrs. Khrushchev in an open
"our countries are much too strong,"
Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries; Vasily
limousine for the 15-mile trip to
and "if we quarrel, then not only our
S. Yemelyanov, chief of Main Administration for
the Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy; Nikolai A.
Washington & to the Blair House
countries can suffer colossal damage
Tikhonov, chrmn. of Dnepropetrovsk Economic
guest residence to be used by the
but the other countries of the world
Council; A. M. Markov of the Health Ministry;
will also be involved in a world sham-
Mikhail A. Sholokhov, 54, novelist; G. R. Shwisky,
F
Khrushchevs while at the capital. An
bles." "Our countries," he said, "have
A. S. Shevchenko & V. F. Grubyakov, Khrush-
estimated 200,000 persons quietly
chev's assistants; V. S. Lebedev, Mrs. Khrushchev's
different social systems. We believe
watched the Soviet motorcade pass
aide; Oleg A. Troyanovsky, translator; Pavel A.
our system to be better-and you be-
Satyukov, editor of Pravda; Leonid F. llyichev,
lieve yours to be better. But
we
head of State Agitprop (Agitation & Propaganda)
service; Alexsandr A. Soldatov, chief of Foreign
should not bring quarrels out onto the
Affairs Ministry's American Dept.; A. A. Tupolev,
ADVISORY BOARD
arena of open struggle. Let history
son of plane designer Andrei N. Tupolev. Russian
judge which of us is right."
officials who arrived in the capital earlier included:
Letters: Prof. A. J. BARNOUW, Columbia
V. M. Vinogradov, chief of Foreign Trade Min-
Pelitical Science: Prof. FRANCIS W. COKER, Yale
Peace Effort Asked. In an address
istry; Mikhail A. Kharlamov, chief of Foreign
Economics: Prof. J. ANTON DE HAAS, Claremont
Sept. 16 to the National Press Club
Affairs Ministry's Press Dept.; F. F. Molochkov,
Science: DAVID DIETZ, Scripps-Howard Newspapers
Foreign Affairs Ministry's chief of protocol.
in Washington, Khrushchev called for
Education: Dr. HARRY D. GIDEONSE, Pres. B'klyn Coll.
#The Soviet Union stopped jamming Voice of
History: JOHN GUNTHER
a concerted peace effort by the U.S.
America broadcasts Sept. 15-for the first time
Hows Analysis: H. V. KALTENBORN
& USSR to prevent the world from be-
since Apr. 1949-just as Khrushchev left for
G
ing "covered with ashes & graves."
Washington. The Voice had announced that it
World Affairs: WILLIAM L. SHIRER
would carry Khrushchev's major U.S. speeches.
Latin America: Prof. FRANK TANNENBAUM, Columbia
Khrushchev said the "best" & "most
REFERENCES in brackets give location of back-
Library Service: Dr. C. c. WILLIAMSON, Columbia
reliable way" to make war impossible
ground information in this & preceding volumes
293
q
215
Public Papers of the Presidents
mine this purpose, would discriminate against other taxpayers, and would
create an undesirable precedent.
For these reasons I am unable to approve this bill.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
216
q
Statement by the President Upon Signing
the Equal Time Amendment to the
Communications Act. September 14, 1959
I HAVE today signed S. 2424, which amends the Communications Act
to make clear that a brief appearance of a candidate for public office on
a bona fide news program or in the course of radio or television coverage
of important news events will not require the station to provide equal
time to all other persons who are candidates for the same office. This law
will make possible the continued full participation of radio and television
in the news coverage of political campaigns which is so essential to a well
informed America.
The legislation makes reference to the continuing obligation of broad-
casters to operate in the public interest and to afford reasonable oppor-
tunity for the discussion of conflicting views on important public issues.
There is no doubt in my mind that the American radio and television
stations can be relied upon to carry out fairly and honestly the provisions
of this Act without abuse or partiality to any individual, group, or party.
NOTE: As enacted, S. 2424 is Public Law 86-274 (73 Stat. 557).
217
Y
Remarks of Welcome to Chairman
Khrushchev of the U.S.S.R. at Andrews Air Force
Base. September 15, 1959
Mr. Chairman:
I welcome you, your family and party to the United States. I am
especially happy that Mrs. Khrushchev and other members of your family
are accompanying you. On behalf of the Government and of the people
654
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1959
217
yers, and would
of America, I express the hope that you and they will find your stay
among us interesting and useful.
I am looking forward to the talks we will have together. Although
R
we shall not be negotiating any issues affecting the interests of other
countries, I trust that a full and frank exchange of views on many subjects
may contribute to better understanding, on both sides, of unresolved
n Signing
international problems.
During your stay here you will have an opportunity to see something
of our country, our institutions, our customs, and our people. You will
959
have a chance to speak with individuals and groups from all walks of life.
The political and social systems of our two countries differ greatly.
unications Act
In our system the people themselves establish and control the Govern-
oublic office on
ment. You will find, I am sure, that they, like your people, want to live
vision coverage
in peace with justice. Although they have built and maintain strong
provide equal
security forces, it is clear that because our people do want peace and
fice. This law
because they are the decisive influence in basic actions of our Government,
and television
aggression by this Nation is an impossibility.
ential to a well
Just as I hope that I may later visit and learn more about your people,
I know that you seek better understanding of our system, of our people,
tion of broad-
and of the principles which guide and motivate them. I assure you
that they have no ill will toward any other people, that they covet no
onable oppor-
territory, no additional power. Nor do they seek to interfere in the
: public issues.
internal affairs of any other nation.
and television
I most sincerely hope that as you come to see and believe these truths
the provisions
about our people there will develop an improved basis on which we
roup, or party.
can together consider the problems that divide us.
After all, our common purpose should be, always, a just, universal
and enduring peace. It is in this spirit, Mr. Chairman, that I greet you
and welcome you to Washington and the United States.
n
NOTE: Chairman Khrushchev's remarks,
began in Moscow this morning, and we are
as published in the Department of State
r Force
glad that our first meeting with you on
Bulletin (vol. 41, p. 476), follow:
American soil is taking place on the
Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen:
morning of the same day. As you see, our
countries are not SO distant from each
Permit me at this moment, on first set-
other.
ting foot on American soil, to thank Mr.
I accepted the invitation of the Presi-
Eisenhower for the invitation to visit your
dent of the United States to make an offi-
country and everyone present for the
States. I am
cial visit to your country with great pleas-
warm welcome accorded us, representa-
ure and gratitude, and I will be glad to
of your family
tives of the Soviet Union.
talk with statesmen, representatives of the
of the people
Russians say: "Every good job should
business world, intellectuals, workers, and
be started in the morning." Our flight
farmers and to become familiar with the
655
870
Carson - Bronowski
Bro
1
As crude a weapon as the cave man's club,
9
This has always been a man's world, and
the chemical barrage has been hurled
none of the reasons hitherto brought forward
against the fabric of life.
in explanation of this fact has seemed ade-
Silent Spring [1962]
quate.
The Second Sex (Le Deuxième
Sex) [1949-1950], pt. II, ch. 4
E'
Christopher Fry
10
It is not in giving life but in risking life that
crea
1907-
man is raised above the animal; that is why
that
2 I travel light; as light,
superiority has been accorded in humanity
find
That is, as a man can travel who will
not to the sex that brings forth but to that
the
Still carry his body around because
which kills.
Ib.
Of its sentimental value.
11
The Lady's Not for Burning [1950],
One is not born a woman, one becomes
act I
one.²
Ib. IV, I2
12
When we abolish the slavery of half of hu-
3 Religion
Has made an honest woman of the supernat-
manity, together with the whole system of
Ib. II
hypocrisy that it implies, then the "division"
P₁
ural.
of humanity will reveal its genuine signifi-
4 Try thinking of love or something.
cance and the human couple will find its true
Amor vincit insomnia. 1
form.
Ib. VII. Conclusion
A Sleep of Prisoners [1951]
13
It is for man to establish the reign of liberty
in the midst of the world of the given. To gain
the supreme victory, it is necessary, for one
O
Louis MacNeice
thing, that by and through their natural
acti
1907-1963
differentiation men and women unequivo-
is a
5 It's no go my honey love, it's no go my poppet;
cally affirm their brotherhood.
Ib.
lost
Work your hands from day to day, the winds
will blow the profit.
T}
The glass is falling hour by hour, the glass
Jacob Bronowski
will fall forever,
1908-1974
func
But if you break the bloody glass you won't
14
Man is a singular creature. He has a set of
effec
hold up the weather.
gifts which make him unique among the ani-
ket.
Bagpipe Music, last stanza
mals: so that, unlike them, he is not a figure
was
in the landscape-h is a shaper of the land-
ble
6 The sunlight on the garden
Hardens and grows cold,
scape. In body and in mind he is the explorer
We cannot cage the minute
of nature, the ubiquitous animal, who did not
M
Within its net of gold,
find but has made his home in every conti-
man
When all is told
nent.
perh
We cannot beg for pardon.
The Ascent of Man [1973], ch. I
ceed
The Sunlight on the Garden, st. I
selv
15
Nature-that is, biological evolution-
has not fitted man to any specific environ-
W
ment.
Among the multitude of animals
mos
John Wayne
which scamper, fly, burrow, and swim around
It
1907-1979
us, man is the only one who is not locked into
anch
Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much.
his environment. His imagination, his rea-
trou
Advice on acting
son, his emotional subtlety and toughness,
make it possible for him not to accept the
TH
environment but to change it. 3 And that se-
ofec
Simone de Beauvoir
ries of inventions by which man from age to
to b
age has remade his environment is a differ-
1908-1986
ent kind of evolution not biological, but cul-
tain
in tl
8
I wish that every human life might be pure
tural evolution. I call that brilliant sequence
transparent freedom.
of cultural peaks The Ascent of Man.
Fc
The Blood of Others (Le Sang des
Ib.
the
Autres) [1946]
2n ne naît pas femme, on le devient.
See Virgil, 103:n13.
³See R. B. Fuller, 832:12.
Home Book of Cem Quotations
180
GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENT
the little that is Good steadily hastening
8
toward immortality,
I believe every citizen should support the
And the vast all that is call'd Evil I saw
government when final action is taken,
hastening to merge itself and become
whether he approves of the action or not.
lost and dead.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN. (New York
WALT WHITMAN, Roaming in Thought.
Times, 2 June, 1898)
1
9
His daily prayer, far better understood
While the people should patriotically and
In acts than words, was simply doing good.
cheerfully support their Government its
JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER, Daniel Neall.
functions do not include the support of the
2
people.
The evil cannot brook delay,
The good can well afford to wait.
GROVER CLEVELAND, Message upon vetoing
the Texas Seed Bill, 16 Feb., 1887.
Give ermined knaves their hour of crime;
10
Ye have the future grand and great,
The principal business of government is to
The safe appeal of Truth to time!
further and promote human strivings.
JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER, For Right-
WILBUR L. CROSS. (New York Times, 29
eousness' Sake.
Mar., 1931)
3
11
There are two kinds of people on earth to-
Of all the tasks of government, the most
day,
basic is to protect its citizens against vio-
Just two kinds of people, no more, I say.
lence.
Not the good and the bad, for 'tis well un-
JOHN FOSTER DULLES, Speech at the Asso-
derstood
ciated Press annual luncheon, 22 Apr.,
That the good are half bad and the bad are
1957.
half good.
12
No! the two kinds of people on earth I
We Republicans believe in limited govern-
mean
ment, but also in effective and humane gov-
Are the people who lift and the people who
ernment. We believe in keeping government
lean.
as close to the people as possible-in letting
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX, Lifting and Lean-
each citizen do for himself what he can do
ing.
for himself, then making any call for govern-
ment assistance first on the local govern-
GOSSIP, see Scandal
ment, then on the state government, and
GOVERNMENT
only in the final resort on the Federal Gov.
ernment. But we do not shrink from a recog-
See also Constitution, Democracy,
nition that there are national problems that
Politics
4
require national solutions. When they arise,
A government of laws and not of men.
we act.
JOHN ADAMS, Constitution of Massachu-
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, Article written
setts: Declaration of Rights, Art. 30
for the New York Herald Tribune, 25
(1780). See American Bar Association
May, 1964.
Journal, Dec., 1929, p. 747.
13
5
Our best protection against bigger govern-
The essence of a free government consists in
ment in Washington is better government in
an effectual control of rivalries.
the states.
JOHN ADAMS, Discourses on Davila.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, Address before
6
National Governors' Conference, Cleve
You talk about capitalism and communism
land, 8 June, 1964.
and all that sort of thing, but the important
14
thing is the struggle everybody is engaged in
An institution is the lengthened shadow of
to get better living conditions, and they are
one man.
not interested too much in the form of gov-
EMERSON, Essays, First Series: Self-Reli-
ernment.
ance.
BERNARD BARUCH, Press Conference in
15
New York City, 18 Aug., 1964, on the
No institution will be better than the institu-
eve of his 94th birthday.
tor.
7
EMERSON, Essays, Second Series: Charac-
Law represents the effort of men to organize
ter.
society; government, the efforts of selfish-
16
ness to overthrow liberty.
If you would rule the world quietly, you
HENRY WARD BEECHER, Proverbs from
must keep it amused.
Plymouth Pulpit.
EMERSON, Essays, Second Series: New
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that wouldn't quit.
MYERS: Yeah. so, they really, they really had security
WILLIAMS: Did you met Mr. Khrushchev
MYERS: No. I didn't. I didn't get to meet him.
WILLIAMS: Did you wave?
MYERS: oh, yes, yes, and he waved. We were close, you
know. And it was very friendly.
know. We were within--here's the house--and he could see us, you
WILLIAMS: Khrushchev returned to Russia, obsessed with the
productivity of American farms, obsessed with the idea of growing
corn. All his experiments failed.
And now another Soviet, a former agriculture minister named
Mikhail Gorbachev has sent a whole delegation to Iowa, overseers
of collective farmers, like Victor Atlanta.
BARRETT: He was quite surprised in the fact that I am the
only person that does this operation. I do all the work. I make
all the decisions. I go to the seed dealer. I go to the fertiliz-
er dealer. I buy the machinery and I make all of the input
decisions. And I don't, I don't have a bunch of people out here
doing the work for me.
MAN:
be here and he said
MAN: Correct. Right.
WILLIAMS: By the time Gorbachev arrives, the Soviets will
be more than students of Iowa's farmers, they'll be consumers of
Iowa's crops and machinery. Like many other pre-summit agree-
ments, the deal's already done and for those who measure economic
health in dollars per bushel, that means new markets for American
produce and new jobs for American machinists.
MAN: I would say war is not nearly as looming on the
horizon the way it was in the past, anyway, because--
WILLIAMS: Down at Sam's Barber Shop in Audubon, they chat
about the country's stake in the super-power summit.
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MAN: My personal opinion is that they take a long time
getting something done. But I do think they may get something
done this time.
MAN: No question about it. what we all hope.
MAN: We can produce enough to take care of them, I think.
And if they can come up with the money to buy it. You know. To
buy the goods.
MAN: Perhaps it would even have the side effect of being
able to reduce the, the budget that the United States must keep
now for support of agriculture.
WILLIAMS: One more word about that first summit. In 1959,
Khrushchev proposed total disarmament. The U.S. wouldn't agree,
because trust alone was not enough to maintain peace. Today,
some Iowa farmers, demonstrating that trust can be a powerful
peace-keeper.
MAN: I think this, this is the best deal we got goin' here.
Here's a friendship handshake, I call it, and it's not a power
struggle or anything.
MAN: All part of a good a good
MAN: Here's a good example of what's going on between us
and it's really been enjoyable.
MAN: Thank you very much.
HIT:
HIT:
HIT:
MARY ALICE WILLIAMS: Next week, a special edition of SUNDAY
TODAY, beginning at 8AM Eastern Time. of course, we'll have live
and extensive coverage of the final events in the Bush-Gorbachev
summit meeting in Washington and we'll hear some expert opinions
from Americans and Soviets on what went on there.
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We'll also remember the events in Tiananmen Square in China,
one year later, and we'll meet some of the Chinese who fled their
country as a result of the crackdown on dissenters in China.
And in our, our town report, we'll visit a community that is
suffering from a shortage of cowboys. Yep. A shortage of cow-
boys. Gotta round 'em up. Next week on SUNDAY TODAY.
GARRICK UTLEY: Look forward to that. And on most of these
stations in just a moment this morning on MEET THE PRESS, our
guest is gonna be Alexander Yakovlev, a leading Soviet official,
member of the Soviet Politburo, a close advisor to Mikhail
Gorbachev. He'll be offering us a preview on the upcoming summit.
Struck by that report in Iowa. They're following the
summit. Not only good relations they want. But they know
there's a big business potentially.
WILLIAMS: Well, that's right. You reported early in this
program that they've got a new economy in which food is gonna be
a bigger problem than ever.
UTLEY: Stores are empty in Moscow. They need food.
country. Perhaps they can get some from Iowa and other parts of the
Glad you were with us. Join us again next week. Full summit
report, a lot more here on SUNDAY TODAY.
WILLIAMS: Bye bye.
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The Honorable Terry E. Branstad
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March 9, 1990
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I have come here today to announce my candidacy for reelection
as Governor of Iowa.
You have placed your trust in me to lead us through the tough
times, to build a new consensus for change in Iowa. I am proud
to say we have done that.
Iowa is beginning the decade of the 90's stronger and more
diversified, but we are not yet where we need to be to
successfully compete in this rapidly changing world economy.
We are on the threshold of a decade of promise. I believe it
can be the very best decade of this century in our state.
We learned from the adversity of the 80's -- we should not
forget the lessons of lack of diversity and too much debt. I
know. I saw the look on the faces of distressed farmers and
displaced workers.
In the 80's times were tough, but Iowans were tougher. We
learned valuable lessons. We made hard decisions, we developed
a strategic plan, put programs in place, and we have
strengthened and diversified our economy.
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We took some bold steps.
*
We reorganized and downsized state government.
*
We invested in technology and innovation.
*
We made Iowa a national leader in education.
*
Our PROJECT PROMISE welfare reform program became
a model for the nation.
*
We passed our Transportation 2000 initiative to
help keep Iowa economically competitive.
*
We began marketing and promoting Iowa.
And today we are in the midst of an economic comeback.
While times are better, we cannot afford to increase state
spending faster than our rate of growth. We must be wise and
prudent stewards of public resources.
As I look ahead, here is what Iowa can be.
Iowa can be a fully participating partner in a global economy.
Economic development must remain our priority with the focus on
quality, well paying jobs.
Iowa can be a model among states for the development of strong,
vibrant rural communities, as well as cities. To those who say
small towns are dead, I say hogwash. This is one small town
guy who believes in the future of Rural America.
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Iowa can have a world class education system that encourages
lifelong learning.
Iowa can be a leader in developing an environmental ethic. We
can have a state that is known for its clean air, clean water,
quality soil and, at the same time, remains economically
competitive.
Iowa can preserve the tradition and values of honesty, hard
work and care for others. We must continue our aggressive
effort to keep dangerous criminals off the streets and in
prisons. We must also keep the pressure on to rid Iowa of the
scourge of drugs and substance abuse.
We can meet these needs and move the state ahead without
raising taxes, as long as we do not spend ourselves into a tax
increase. And, I am committed to not letting that happen.
This is my vision for Iowa. It is one that we can make a
reality by continuing to work together. We are on the right
track. We have the momentum, but we have just scratched the
surface of our potential here in Iowa.
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There are those who would like to change our direction, turn
the clock back, so to speak. We cannot afford to let that
happen. We cannot risk slipping into complacency and we cannot
rest until every family in this state has the opportunity to
raise their children in a healthy environment and to pursue a
career in Iowa.
Chris and I want to thank each of you for your support and
encouragement. You have always been there with us through
thick and thin. The credit for what we have accomplished in
Iowa goes to each of you and to every Iowan who has helped.
Now it is time to join together, to plan for our future, to
ensure that Iowa moves ahead in a strong and viable direction.
In the course of this campaign, we will be talking about issues
that will lead us into the 21st Century. We want the people of
Iowa to focus on how they see the future of this state.
Our vision for Iowa is clear. So, let us go full steam ahead.
Let us make our vision a reality. And, with your help, we will
share a great victory in November.
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May 24, 1990
MEMORANDUM
TO:
BOB SIMON
FROM:
CHIP COLLINS
RE:
BRANSTAD FUNDRAISER
EVENT:
Terry Branstad for Governor
Fundraising Breakfast
Thursday, June 8, 1990
Des Moines Marriot, Des Moines, IA
Potus speaks ( (before) ) breakfast, at 8:05 a.m. and leaves.
Introduced by:
Terry Branstad
Event Details:
( (To be determined) )
*
Last time Potus was in Des Moines and stayed at the Des
Moines Marriott was February 7, 1988.
day before loss
in lown cancuses
CONTACT NAMES FOR BRANSTAD INFORMATION
*
MRS. TERRY BRANSTAD (CHRIS)
(515) 281-3454
(Gladis Hendricks, Assistant)
*
MR. DAVE ROEDERER, Campaign Manager (515) 284-1990
*
MR. PHIL DUNHSCE (Dun-she) (515) 281-3282
(Information regarding Iowa's education)
*
MR. KEITH HEFFERNAN, Government Relations for Iowa Farm
Bureau (515) 225-5525 [Mr. Darrell Jahn faxed info]
*
MS. SUSAN NEELY, former Press Secretary for Branstad
(202) 639-4059
*
MR. ALLAN THOMS, Chief of Staff for Branstad (515) 281-5211
*
MR. DICK REDMAN, Mid-America Group in west Des Moines
(515) 224-3612 (Associated with both Branstad and Potus)
*
MR. DAVID OMAN, former Chief of Staff, former Campaign
Manager for Branstad -- Presently VP of Cable TV Station in
Des Moines Home: (515) 277-1116
TERRY'S BIO/ RECORD/ ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Terry is a native Iowan, born November 17, 1946 in Lake
Mills, Iowa. Married to Chris and lives in Des Moines; they
have 3 children (Eric 14, Allison 12, and Marcus 6).
Graduated from University of Iowa
Law degree from Drake University law School
Doctor of Humane Letters, Marycrest College
Doctor of Humane Letters, University of Osteopathic Medicine
and Health Sciences, Des Moines
Doctor of Humanities, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake
Doctor of Laws, Clarke College, Dubuque
Associate in Applied Science, Northeast Iowa Technical
Institute, Calmar
Associate in Arts, Marshalltown Community College
Future Farmers of America Distinguished Service Award
State 4-H Alumni Recognition Award
Running for third consecutive term of Governor.
1989-90 chairman of National Governors' Association
He has put education and the environment at the top of his
agenda. Works eagerly and well with Democratic governors.
Became Iowa's youngest governor at age 36 in 1983
Member of Iowa state House of Representatives for three
consecutive terms (1972, 1974, 1976)
In 1986, in accordance with his philosophy that a key
governmental goal is to keep taxes low, saved an "estimated
$60 million by reorganizing state government and eliminating
more than 1,000 positions" from the state's payroll
(Profile, p.5 of The Council of State Governments) As well,
the top tax rate "was cut 25% in 1987.' (Profile sheet)
HIS ISSUES
(See attached for details)
*
School Finance/Education
Terry aspires to develop a statewide "world class education
system that encourages lifelong learning." (Announcement for
Reelection).
Terry is "building the first two-way video network so
teachers can reach students statewide. " (Fortune, p.62)
Information being faxed from Mr. Phil Dunhsce
Economy/Agriculture
"We learned from the adversity of the 80's -- we should not
forget the lessons of lack of diversity and too much debt. I
know. I saw the look on the faces of distressed farmers and
displaced workers." (Announcement for Reelection)
Information being faxed from Mr. Keith Heffernan, Iowa Farm
Bureau.
*
Environment
"Iowa can be a leader in developing an enrionmental ethic.
We can have a state that is known for its clean air, clean water,
quality soil, and, at the same time, remains economically
competitive." (Announcement for Reelection)
*
Taxes
"We can meet these needs and move the state ahead without
raising taxes, as long as we do not spend ourselves into a tax
increase. And, I am commited to not letting that happen."
(Announcement for Reelection)
Grant/Simon
May 30, 1990
Draft one
A:BRANSTAD
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BRANSTAD FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
DES MOINES MARRIOTT
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1990
8:05 A.M.
((Acknowledgements): )
Before we begin, I'd like to wish a happy birthday to my
wife, Barbara. 11 I won't give away her age, but I can tell you
she's down at the movie theatre right now trying to get her
senior citizen's discount to the matinee. III
The last time I was here at this particular hotel was during
the campaign. And I've returned now because there's so much
week
excitement about this, a lot of money being spent, so many
important people gathered. 11 But hey, enough about the coming
out parties. 11 IOWA 3. vs Ohio St. Handen Fry coach of Iowa
But it is great to be back in the Hawkeye state. Whenever
I'm here, I take the advice of a great Iowan, John Wayne, who
said, "Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much." \\\
Let me tell you about another great Iowan, Terry Branstad.
Look at his background: Family man, attorney, farmer. Served
three terms in the Iowa House of Representatives and a term as
Lieutenant Governor before being elected Iowa's youngest Governor
ever. Look at his record. He's made a name for himself as a
pioneer in American education, a national leader elected by his
peers to be chairman of the National Governors' Association.
Iowa needs Terry Branstad's experience and leadership, and so
does America. 11
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Speaking of the National Governors' Association, it was
form
before that prestigious group on this date that President
Eisenhower said, "Our best protection against bigger government
in Washington is better government in the states."
That's still true today. Americans know that bigger doesn't
mean better. So I'd like to talk to you today about the kind of
government we all want, and how we're trying to reach it -- on
issues from fighting drugs
to improving education
to
promoting international trade.
My previous visit to the state of Iowa was immediately after
the Malta Summit, at an appearance on behalf of the next U.S.
Senator from Iowa, Tom I told the crowd that night
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that we had just agreed to initiatives nurturing Europe's tide
who
toward democracy, accelerating arms control and expanding trade.
I'd like to share with you this morning some of the progress we
arrival
made at the Washington Summit, and what it means for Iowans.
Like all Americans, Iowans are concerned about drugs.
Because no part of this country is safe from the scourge of
illegal drugs. This is not simply an "inner-city" problem or a
all
"border" problem for the people at the Customs Service to handle.
control
Drugs are a threat to every citizen in America, and every citizen
peace
of the world. That's why President Gorbachev and I signed an
nece
anti-drug agreement that ((language to come) ) Terry and I
Winkis
agree: we've got to deal with both supply and demand, both here
and abroad, if we are to succeed.
3
And I know every one here is concerned about improving
education. At the Education Summit with the Nation's Governors
last September, Terry really made a difference. And he's made a
difference in Iowa, making your state education system one of the
best in the country -- with Iowa students ranked first in ACT
scores in America. And Iowans can brag they've got the third
highest percentage rate of high school graduates in the country.
Like Terry, we've made education one of our top priorities at the
federal level. So we can do nationally what you've done locally.
leadership
Under Terry's direction -- and after he personally journeyed
to the Soviet Union twice for the negotiations -- Iowa State
University became the first institution in the United States to
forge a relationship with a Soviet academic institution -- the
renowned Agricultural Academy of Science. So far, Iowa has
received five Soviet official delegations to discuss trade and
education ties -- in fact, a Soviet trade representative is in
the state right now. As a world leader in agriculture, farm
technology and education, Iowa can play a significant role
helping perestroika succeed.
have always
Iowans are interested in the exchange of people and ideas.
Presedent 6. and
In Washington last week, we agreed to a student exchange with the
Soviet Union ((more to come) ) The improved relations and
cooperation we're enjoying with the Soviet Union, through these
and many other programs, give us new hope for peace and economic
opportunity throughout the world.
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Most people here my age remember the first American-Soviet
summit, back in 1959, when Chairman Khrushchev proposed total
disarmament. But the American side would not agree, because we
believed that peace must be based on more than a sense of trust.
Peace must be built on mutual strength, a spirit of cooperation,
and a climate of political and economic freedom.
After that summit, Khrushchev toured the Midwest before
going back to the Soviet Union, consumed with the vision of
productivity he had seen on American farms -- and obsessed with
the idea of growing corn. Yet all of his agricultural
experiments failed. why?
As a young man, Mikhail Gorbachev witnessed the struggle of
Russian farmers, and went on to become the Soviet Minister of
Agriculture. And by the time President Gorbachev and I sat down
at the table last week, he had sent a delegation of collective
farmers here -- to the fields of Iowa -- to learn once again from
our system, the most efficient and bountiful in the free world.
But the Soviets are more than our students, they'll be our
customers as well They'll purchase crops and machinery. And
that means new markets for American crops and new jobs for
American machinists. More sales and more markets for corn and
soybeans from Iowa, to keep farm income at the record levels of
the late 1980s. ((MFN insert to come) ) Our task is to keep
moving forward, and to keep Iowa productive and America strong.
Under the leadership of Governor Branstad, Iowa is forging a
new sense of cooperation between its citizens and the Soviet
5
people. In fact, Terry ensured that Iowa was the first American
m america
state to establish a sister-state relationship with the Soviet
Union, when / two years ago he signed an agreement making Iowa a
sister state with President Gorbachev's hometown, the Stavropol
district. III
That same spirit of cooperation was evident at our Summit
last week. ( (Arms control language to come) )
I came to you today to talk about Terry Branstad, and our
work together for better government. Some of you may think that
instead, I've talked about our new hope for peace and opportunity
all over the world. But isn't that really the final aim of
better government? To bring hope for a new life -- a peaceful
life -- for ourselves and our children.
That ideal of opportunity and peace is what drew Terry
Branstad into public service, and it's what keeps him working so
hard for Iowa's future, for America's future -- and most of all,
for your future. We need Terry Branstad to remain in the
this enery his proven ability.
Governor's chair. We need his experience, and leadership. We
need you to vote for him this November.
Thank you and God bless you.
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Title: Summit
Date: May 31, 1990
Draft: Six
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1, 5 p.m.
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
House, \\ America's house, our home.
Mister President -- you and I set a course six months ago,
off the island-nation of Malta. At that time, we agreed on an
agenda, much of which was completed for this week's Summit.
Of course, our Malta agenda remains unfinished; but we've made
great progress in the last six months\ -- and in the last two
days. Today, I am pleased to announce that our hard work is
paying off.
We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas of
vital interest to our countries and to the international
community, and to record specific bilateral understandings in
joint statements that are being published today.
*** First, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
for the first time, eliminate the great majority of the chemical
weapons our countries have stockpiled over the years. Let this
landmark agreement spark a worldwide discussion, leading to a
global ban on chemical weapons. III
*** Second, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we both have at long last agreed on
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification of the
2
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
*** Third, we will sign a major new agreement that updates
and expands our 1973 agreement on the peaceful uses of atomic
energy. This new agreement provides for substantial U.S.-Soviet
cooperation in atomic energy research and civilian nuclear
safety. It will allow both of our countries to benefit from
joint research on the health and environmental effects of the
tragic Chernobyl accident.
In addition, President Gorbachev and I will initial a Joint
Statement on strategic arms reductions, recording our agreement
on major outstanding issues governing a START Treaty, ( (and a
Joint Statement in which we agree to future negotiations on
nuclear and space arms, designed to enhance stability and reduce
the risk of war.) ) We are also issuing a statement on
Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, committing us to intensify
the pace of the Vienna negotiations and to reach rapid agreement
on all outstanding issues. We agree that a CFE Treaty is an
indispensable foundation for the future of European security.
There are many other agreements the United States and the
Soviet Union are signing or announcing during this summit --
agreements that represent hard work and lasting achievement --
not just by our governments, but also by private citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
3
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia. Just as a bridge of
land once joined our two continents; so let a bridge of hope now
reach across the water to join our two peoples in the spirit of
peaceful cooperation.
In this same spirit, President Gorbachev and I will also
sign an agreement that realizes our Malta objective of expanding
undergraduate exchanges by 1,000 students on both sides. This
agreement will provide opportunities for American and Soviet
young people to experience first-hand each other's culture and
politics\
to live as friends. And out of simple acts of
friendship a profound revelation eventually arises: The people of
the world have more in common than they have in conflict.
In just a few moments, Secretary of State Baker and Foreign
Minister Shevardnadze will also sign three important new
agreements concerning maritime boundaries, ocean studies and
civil aviation. Minister Shevardnadze and Transportation
Secretary Skinner will sign a fourth agreement on maritime
transportation.
President Gorbachev, I am very gratified by what we have
accomplished over the last few days -- and determined to build on
this solid foundation. The agreements we record today, and those
yet to come, will advance the cause of peace; agreements in the
best interests of both our nations, and all nations.
4
Not so long ago, some believed that the weight of history
condemned our two countries -- our two great peoples -- to
permanent confrontation.
Well, you and I must challenge history. We must make new
strides, building a relationship of enduring cooperation.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great
truth -- the world has waited long enough -- the Cold War must
end.\\ Today, let us renew our pledge. Let us build a more
peaceful world. ((After translation, turn to President
Gorbachev and shake his hand. ))\\\\
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June
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ions.
Szell 1897, Budapest; fighter James J. Braddock 1907, New York
tory over Germans in
City; artist Paul Gauguin 1848, Paris.
apse of his U.S. com-
Quotation of the day:
"Man stands to revere, he kneels to pray."-Henry D. Thoreau, June
, N.J.
7, 1841
stablished by Act of
JUNE 8
nvasion of Nazi-held
Zodiac sign for the day: Gemini, the twins.
Angeles of last night's
Zodiac birthstone for the day: Emerald.
The day in history:
1869-I.W. McGaffey of Chicago received U.S. patent for vacuum
cleaner.
r, Mongolia; patriot
1939-Britain's George VI and Elizabeth became first British mon-
Thomas Mann 1875,
archs to visit U.S., arriving in Washington, D.C. after crossing
le, Spain; playwright
ohn Trumbull 1756,
Canadian border previous day.
1965-President Johnson authorized U.S. forces to go into combat
hite 1896, Roxbury,
eville, Ohio; writer
against Vietcong in South Vietnam.
1968-James Earl Ray was arrested in London for murder of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
The day's birthdays:
Villiam III by John
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright 1869, Richland Center, Wis.; com-
poser Robert Schumann 1810, Zurckau, Saxony; Supreme Court
Justice Byron R. White 1917, Ft. Collins, Colo.
Address
Quotation of the day:
merican Press Assn.,
Our best protection against bigger government in Washington is
32.
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better government in the states. Dwight D. Eisenhower, June 8,
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Then
Conformed Cliveland
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JUNE 9
tucky.
Zodiac sign for the day: Gemini, the twins.
Home Boor Bohlo Quotation
slands in World War
Zodiac birthstone for the day: Emerald.
The day in history:
choslovakia as Reds
1956-President Eisenhower underwent operation for ileitis.
tion.
1959-U.S. Navy's first ballistic missile submarine, the George
Washington, was launched at Groton, Conn.
1969-Senate confirmed appointment of Warren E. Burger as Chief
conductor George
Justice.
1990
Chase's Annual Events
June
performances by winners of Glenn Miller scholarships and a big
band dance. Annually, the second weekend in June. Sponsor:
Glenn Miller Birthplace Soc, Wilda Martin, Box 61, Clarinda, IA
51632.
GRAFFITI WEEK. June 8-17. Modesto, CA. Activities dedicated
to the '50s and '60s include Graffiti Night cruising, Street
Rodders Car Rally and Poker Run (for cars that are '58 and
older), concerts, dances, a golf tournament and the Graffiti Auto
Expo trade show. Info from: Modesto Chamber of Commerce
and Convention Visitors Bureau, 1114 J St, PO Box 844, Mo-
JUNE 8 - FRIDAY
desto, CA 95353.
159th Day - Remaining, 206
HERPETOLOGY WEEKEND. June 8-10. Lake Terra Alta,
Terra Alta, WV. Camping weekend to identify and learn about
ALEXANDRIA RED CROSS WATERFRONT FESTIVAL.
reptiles and amphibians: specimens collected and studied (later
June 8-10. Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria, VA. The nation's
set free) and field trips led by experts. Appropriate for all levels
largest fundraiser for the American Red Cross. Tall ships, fire-
of expertise. Sponsor: Oglebay Inst Nature Educ Dept, Oglebay
works, continuous entertainment, food booths, children's activ-
Park, Wheeling, WV 26003.
ities, nautical events, blood mobile, first aid and safety demon-
strations, arts and crafts. Info from: Alexandria Convention and
HOT-AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL. June 8-10. Jamesville, NY.
Visitors Bureau, 221 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Over 50 balloons. Jazz, aerial exhibitions and food. Sponsor:
Miller High Life. Info from: Onondaga County Parks and Rec,
ATTACK ON THE USS LIBERTY: ANNIVERSARY. June 8.
PO Box 146, Liverpool, NY 13088.
At 2:00 PM local time on June 8, 1967, the unescorted US
intelligence ship USS Liberty, sailing in international waters off
INTERNATIONAL FAN CLUB ORGANIZATION DINNER
the Egyptian coast, was attacked, without warning, by Israeli jet
AND SHOW. June 8. Tennessee State Fair Grounds, Nash-
planes and three Israeli torpedo boats. She was strafed and hit
ville, TN. Participation in the annual Fan Fair. Sponsor: Intl Fan
repeatedly by rockets, cannon, napalm and finally a torpedo.
Club Organization, Loudilla, Loretta and Kay Johnson, Box 177,
Wild Horse, CO 80862.
Casualties: out of a crew of 294 Americans, there were 34 dead
and 171 wounded. Israel apologized, claiming mistaken identity,
LAKI VOLCANO ERUPTION ANNIVERSARY. June 8. On
but surviving crew members charged deliberate attack by Israel
June 8, 1783, one of the most violent and important volcanic
and cover-up by US authorities.
eruptions of recorded history began. Laki, or Skafta, volcano in
BILL OF RIGHTS PROPOSAL ANNIVERSARY. June 8. Bill
southern Iceland continued eruption for eight months, expelling
of Rights, which led to the first ten amendments of the US
an estimated 4½ cubic miles of lava, ultimately causing a famine
'Constitution, was first proposed by James Madison on June 8
and the deaths of nearly 10,000 persons. Acid rain reached
1789.
$65
western Europe, and other climatic and atmospheric changes
were worldwide. English naturalist Gilbert White described
BUSH, BARBARA PIERCE: BIRTHDAY. June 8. Wife of
29
some of the "horrible phenomena" of the summer of 1783,
George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st president of the US, was
including the "peculiar haze, or smokey fog unlike anything
born at Rye, NY, June 8, 1925. They were married on Jan 6,
known within the memory of man." The effects of this volcanic
1945. Active in the country's campaign for increased literacy.
eruption and its possible long-term consequences are still being
CANADA: REGINA FOLK FESTIVAL. June 8-10. Victoria
studied by scientists. See also: "White, Gilbert: Birth Anniver-
Park, Regina, Saskatchewan. A musical feast of folk music.
sary" (July 18).
Sponsor: Regina Guild of Folk Arts, PO Box 1203, Regina, Sask,
MCKINLEY, IDA SAXTON: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY. June
Canada S4P 3B4.
8. Wife of William McKinley, 25th president of the US, born at
CARSON VALLEY DAYS. June 8-10. Minden-Gardnerville,
Canton, OH, June 8, 1847. Died May 26, 1907.
NV. Parade, rodeo, dances, barbecue, art show, live entertain-
MINNESOTA INVENTORS CONGRESS. June 8-10. Red-
ment and a beard contest. Info from: 20-30 Club, Dale Hellwin-
wood Falls, MN. To promote creativity and development of ideas
kel, Box 393, Gardnerville, NV 89410.
into marketable products, to educate inventors and to bring the
CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL. June 8-10. Chicago, IL. Spon-
inventor to experts in the appropriate field. Info from: Minne-
sor: Mayor's Office of Special Events, 121 N LaSalle St, Rm 703,
sota Inventors Congress, Penny Becker, Coord, Box 71, Red-
Chicago, IL 60602.
wood Falls, MN 56283.
COLORADO CHARLIE UTTER DAYS. June 8-9. Dead-
MOON PHASE: FULL MOON. June 8. Moon enters Full Moon
wood, SD. Honors Wild Bill's best buddy, Charlie Utter. Fest
phase at 6:01 AM, EST.
includes a wagon train through the historic district of Dead-
wood, the famous "ugly cat contest," crafts and barbecue. Info
MOZART INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL. June 8-16. Bartles-
from: Charlie Utter Committee, Chamber of Commerce, 735
ville, OK. Festival features world-class artists performing with
Historic Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732.
orchestra. Info from: Mozart Intl Fest, Box 2344, Bartlesville,
OK 74005.
COSBY DULCIMER AND HARP CONVENTION. June
8-10. Folk Life Center of the Smokies, Cosby, TN. Daily work-
ODESSA FOOTBALL CLINIC. June 8-10. Odessa, TX. Clinic
shops for dulcimers, harps and various folk instruments for
for coaches to gather the latest information in their field. Info
beginners to advanced. Sponsor: Jean and Lee Schilling, Dirs,
from: Chamber of Commerce, Linda Sweatt, 400 W Fourth,
Odessa, TX 79761.
PO Box 8, Hwy 32, Cosby, TN 37722.
DELMARVA CHICKEN FESTIVAL. June 8-9. Easton, MD. A
RED EARTH CELEBRATION OF THE INDIAN. June 8-10.
family event focusing on chicken, the leading agricultural enter-
Oklahoma City, OK. Thousands of Native Americans represent-
prise on the Delmarva Peninsula. Food, entertainment and a
ing tribes from across North America celebrate their proud
chicken cooking competition are featured. Info from: Connie
heritage at one of the largest intertribal gatherings in the world.
Parvis, Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc, Rd 2, Box 47, George-
Info from: Red Earth, Inc, 4917 Portland Ave, Oklahoma City,
OK 73112.
town, DE 19947-9622.
GLENN MILLER BIRTHPLACE SOCIETY FESTIVAL.
SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL. June 8-10. Mystic, CT. Music and
June 8-9. Clarinda, IA. To commemorate Glenn Miller's contri-
major vessels. Workshops and demonstrations for seaport vis-
bution to big band music through exhibits, music, films and
itors. from: Mystic Seaport, Public Affairs Office, Box 6000,
Mystic, CT 06355.
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Chase's Annual Events
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SPACE MILESTONE: VENERA 9 AND 10 (USSR). June 8
BIRTHDAYS TODAY
and 14. Launched on June 8 and June 14, 1975. Venus explora-
tion vehicles landed on Venus Oct 22 and 25. Sent first pictures
Barbara Pierce Bush, First Lady, born at Rye, NY, June 8, 1925.
ever transmitted from another planet, atmospheric analysis,
James Darren, singer, actor, born at Philadelphia, PA, June 8,
temperature (905°F) and other data.
1936.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. June 8-10. Crawfordsville, IN.
Don Grady, actor, born at San Diego, CA, June 8, 1944.
Festivities include two full days of arts and crafts, food, music, a
Boz Scaggs, singer, musician, born at Dallas, TX, June 8, 1944.
fashion show, talent shows and children's activities. Guided
Nancy Sinatra, actress, born at Jersey City, NJ, June 8, 1940.
walking tours, all city museums open. Located on the grounds of
Alexis Smith, actress, born at Penticton, British Columbia, Can-
historic Lane Place. Info from: Montgomery County VCB, 412 E
ada, June 8, 1921.
Main St, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.
Jerry Stiller, actor, born at Brooklyn, NY, June 8, 1929.
SUMMERFAIR. June 8-10. Coney Island, Cincinnati, OH. Cele-
Byron Raymond White, Associate Justice of the US Supreme
Court, born at Ft. Collins, CO, June 8, 1917.
bration of the arts, showcasing the juried works of several
hundred artists and craftspeople. Info from: Margaret Sambi,
PO Box 8287, Cincinnati, OH 45208.
TECUMSEH!: THE EPIC OUTDOOR DRAMA. June 8-Sept
1. Chillicothe, OH. Witness the spectacular reenactment of the
life and death of the great Shawnee leader Tecumseh. Held in
the large, tiered amphitheater nestled in the hardwood forest of
Sugarloaf Mountain. Take a backstage tour, visit the Prehistoric
Museum, dine in the open-air Tecumseh Restaurant Terrace.
Info from: Tecumseh, PO Box 73, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
TREMONT TURKEY FESTIVAL. June 8-11. Tremont, IL.
JUNE 9 — SATURDAY
During this 25th anniversary of the fest, approximately 1,000
barbeque turkeys will be served, Miss Tremont Pageant, bed
160th Day - Remaining, 205
races, 5-mile run, horseshoe pitch competition, craft show,
AEBLESKIVER DAYS. June 9. Tyler, MN. A celebration of the
parade and top name live entertainment. Info from: Tremont
city's Danish heritage with Danish food, crafts and folk dancing.
Turkey Fest, Dan Kent, Pubicity Chmn, 701 Prairie Lane, Tre-
Sponsor: Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, Box P, Tyler, MN
mont, IL 61568.
56178.
AMERICAN TINNITUS ASSOCIATION REGIONAL
CONFERENCE. June 9. Washington, DC. Info from: Ameri-
can Tinnitus Assn, Gloria Reich, Exec Dir, Box 5, Portland, OR
97207.
ANTIQUE AUTO SWAP MEET. June 9-10. Grand Prairie, TX.
More than 500 vendors from across the US gather to sell, trade
US INDUSTRIAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL
or buy automobiles, parts and accessories. Info from: Traders
AWARDS PRESENTATIONS. June 8. Chicago, IL. Selec-
Village, 2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75051.
tion and recognition of "world's most outstanding" industrial
audiovisual presentations. Info from: US Industrial Film and
ART SHOW AND SALE/STRAWBERRY SOCIAL. June
Video Festival, J.W. Anderson, Chmn, 841 N Addison Ave,
9-10. Coshocton, OH. Both days will include art demonstra-
Elmhurst, IL 60126-1291.
tions, displays, sales, strawberry festival, canal-era exhibits,
WHITE, BYRON RAYMOND: BIRTHDAY. June 8. Associate
horse-drawn canal boat and trolley rides, and swimming, camp-
Justice of the Supreme Court of the US, nominated by Presi-
ing, fishing and golf in the Lake Park Complex. Info from:
dent Kennedy on Apr 3, 1962. (Oath of office, Apr 16, 1962.)
Roscoe Village Foundation, 381 Hill St, Coshocton, OH 43812.
Justice White was born at Fort Collins, CO, on June 8, 1917.
BELMONT STAKES. June 9. Belmont Park, NY. Final race of
WRIGHT BROTHERS FLY-IN. June 8-9. Kill Devil Hills and
the "Triple Crown" was inaugurated in 1867. Traditionally run on
Manteo, NC. To honor and commemorate the birthday of Wil-
the fifth Saturday after Kentucky Derby (third Saturday after
bur Wright and to promote the Wright Brothers' contributions
Preakness). Info from: New York Convention and Visitors Bu-
to humanity. Collectors, experimental aircraft and antique cars.
reau, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019.
Sponsor: First Flight Society, Gene O'Bleness, Box 1903, Kitty
Hawk, NC 27949.
BETTY PICNIC. June 9. Tom Pierce Park, Grants Pass, OR. To
celebrate the Bettys of this world for their vivacity, impulsive-
WRIGHT, FRANK LLOYD: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY. June
ness and similarities. Annually, the second Saturday in June.
8. American architect born at Richland Center, WI, on June 8,
Send stamped envelope for information as we are a nonprofit
1867. In his autobiography Wright wrote: "No house should ever
organization. Sponsor: Betty Wilder and Betty Patterson, c/o
be on any hill or on anything. It should be of the hill, belonging to
Betty Picnic, 470 Fielder Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97537.
it, so hill and house could live together each the happier for the
other." Wright died at Phoenix, AZ, Apr 9, 1959.
DONALD DUCK: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY. June 9. Donald
Duck was born June 9, 1934.
WYTHE, GEORGE: DEATH ANNIVERSARY. June 8.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born at Elizabeth
EMPIRE STATE REGATTA. June 9-10. Rowing races on the
County, VA, about 1726 (exact year unknown). Died at Rich-
Hudson River. Info from: Convention and Visitors Bureau, 52 S
mond, VA, June 8, 1806.
Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207.
ENGLAND: TROOPING THE COLOUR-THE QUEEN'S
OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY PARADE. June 9. Annual cere-
mony at which the queen takes the salute. The queen's "official"
S M T W T F S
birthday is occasion for splendid, colorful military music and
June
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
pageantry, ceremonial carrying of the color in an observance
1990
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dating from 1775. Christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, Queen
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Elizabeth II was born in Bruton St, London, on Apr 21, 1926, but
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27
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her "official" birthday is celebrated on the second Saturday in
June.
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1504
Michaelangelo's "David" set in place in the
1075
Henry VI, King of France, defeated the Saxons
Palazzo in Florence, Italy
at Homburg
1783
Thomas Sully, English artist, born
1156
Frederick, "Redbeard," King of Germany, married
1795
Louis XVII, French king who never reigned,
Beatrix of Burgundy
died in prison
1198
Otto IV chosen King of Germany
1806
George Wythe, signer of the Declaration of In-
1201
Last day of 15-day fair at Great Grimsby,
dependence, died
Lincolnshire, England
1809
Phoenix, first sea-going steamboat, left New
1247
Carpini, papal legate returning from Mongolia,
York for Philadelphia
reached Kiev, Russia
1810
Robert Schumann, German composer, born
1480
Turks assaulted Malta
1845
Andrew Jackson, U.S. President, died
1534
Jacques Cartier sailed into the mouth of the
1861
Tennessee seceded from the Union
St. Lawrence River
Seven months of isolation by Indians ended at
1640
1867
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, born
Fort C. F. Smith, Montana
1672
Czar Peter the Great of Russia born
Gold discovered (Carissa lode) at South Pass,
1704
25 pirates sentenced to hang in Boston
Wyoming
1768
Samuel Slater, "father of American manufacturing,"
1869
Frank Lloyd Wright, architect, born
born
1876
George Sand, author, died
1772
Newport, Rhode Island, merchants, angered over
1886
Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, declared insane
high taxes, burned the revenue-
1903
Ralph Yarborough, U.S. Senator, born
cutter Gaspee
Figig, Algeria, bombarded
1775
Trinidad Bay, California, discovered and claimed
1915
William Jennings Bryan resigned as Secretary
by Spain
of State over the sinking of the
1781
George Stephenson, English locomotive pioneer,
Lusitania
born
1918
Solar eclipse
1784
Founding of the Roman Catholic Church in the
1930
Carol II proclaimed King of Rumania
U.S.
1937
Solar eclipse
1785
Sylvanus Thayer, father of the U.S. Military
1940
British carrier Glorious sunk off Narvik
Academy, born
1943
Japanese battleship Mutsu exploded off Japan
1791
John Howard Payne, composer of "Home, Sweet
1949
St. Croix National Monument established (Maine)
Home," born
Mt. Istoro Nal in West Pakistan climbed by an
1851
1955
Vigilance Committee begun in San Francisco
American team
1855
London Illustrated Times first published
1965
Luna 6, Russian moon shot, launched
1860
First "dime novel" published, Maleska, or the
Border-crossing between Spain and Gibralter
Indian Wife of the White Hunter
1969
closed
1862
Campaign of theShenendoah Valley ended
Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong, Singapore,
1864
1970
First experimental railway post office opened
and Malaysia
(Chicago)
Transit of Venus
1866
2004
Meteorite fell near Knyahinya, Czechoslovakia
1870
Cornerstone of the capitol of Nevis laid
1890
"Oh, Promise Me" first publicly sung in the
June 9th
operetta, Robin Hood
1893
Ford's Theater collapsed (Washington, D.C.)
Senior Citizens' Day in Oklahoma
Cole Porter, composer, born
Feast of St. Pelagia of Antioch
1897
Connecticut state flag adopted
Feast of Sts. Primus and Felician
1899
James J. Jefferies took the heavyweight boxing
Ancient Roman festival honoring Vesta, goddess
title from Bob Fitzsimmons
of hearths
1900
Fred Waring, conductor, born
53 BC Crassus, Roman general, died battling the
1902
First Horn and Hardart Automat Restaurant
Persians
opened (Philadelphia)
38
Pacorus, Parthian general, died in the Battle
1909
First U.S. transcontinental women's auto trip
of Gindarus against Rome
completed
AD
Nero, fiddling Roman emperor, committed suicide
1911
68
Carrie Nation, temperance agitator, died
St. Columba (or Colmcille), patron of Scotland,
1916
597
Robert S. McNamara, statesman, born
died (Feast Day)
1922
George Axelrod, author-playwright, born
Religious Calendar
The Saints
June 8
St. Maximinus of Aix. Legend calls him one of
Christ's 72 disciples who accompanied the Three
Marys to evangelize Provence. Principal patron of
Aix, France. Also called Maximus. [d. C. 5th century]
Birthdates
1625
Jean Dominique Cassini, French astron-
cluding the National Labor Relations Act,
omer; first director of Paris Observatory.
which gave rise to the National Labor Re-
Discovered four of Saturn's satellites, ec-
lations Board, 1935. [d. May 4, 1953]
centricity of earth's orbit. [d. September 11,
1916
Francis Harry Compton Crick, British bi-
1712]
ologist, biochemist, physicist; Nobel Prize
1724
John Smeaton, English engineer, innova-
in physiology or medicine for determining
tor in lighthouse building, canal construc-
molecular structure of DNA (with J. D. Wat-
tion, and pumping engines; noted for
son and M. H. F. Wilkins), 1962.
rediscovering hydraulic cement, un-
1917
Byron Raymond White, U.S. athlete, jurist;
known since Roman times. [d. October 28,
All-American and later professional foot-
1792]
ball player (University of Colorado, Pitts-
1772
Robert Stevenson, Scottish engineer;
burgh Pirates, Detroit Lions); Associate Jus-
designed and built numerous light-
tice of U.S. Supreme Court, 1962-
houses; invented the system of intermit-
1918
Robert Preston, U.S. actor.
tent or flashing lights used in lighthouses.
1921
Alexis Smith, U.S. actress.
[d. 1850)
Raden Suharto, Indonesian military of-
1810
Robert Schumann, German composer;
ficer, politician. Responsible for overthrow
regarded as one of greatest followers of
of President Ahmed Sukarno. President of
Franz Schubert. [d. July 29, 1856]
Indonesia, 1968-
1813
David Dixon Porter, Union admiral dur-
1923
Malcolm Boyd, U.S. Episcopal priest, au-
ing U.S. Civil War. [d. February 13, 1891)
thor.
1814
Charles Reade, British novelist; known for
1936
Kenneth G. Wilson, U.S. physicist; Nobel
his novels exposing social abuses. Best
Prize in physics for theories about changes
known for The Cloister and the Hearth, a
in matter, 1983.
novel about the father of Erasmus. [d. April
11, 1884]
Historical Events
1821
Sir Samuel White Baker, British traveler,
632
Muhammad whose teachings converted
explorer; discovered Lake Albert; explored
all of Arabia to Islamic faith, dies. [born C.
tributaries of the Nile. [d. December 30,
570]
1893)
1042
1829
Sir John Everett Millais, British painter;
Hardecanute, King of England, dies and is
originator, with Holman Hunt and D. G.
succeeded by Edward the Confessor.
Rossetti, of the Pre-Raphaelite Move-
1536
Articles of Religion are published by Eng-
ment. [d. August 23, 1896]
lish clergy in support of Henry VIII's decla-
1867
Frank Lloyd Wright, U.S. architect, writer;
rations.
recognized for his highly unorthodox ap-
1912
Daphnis et Chloë, a ballet by Maurice Jo-
proach to building design, an approach
seph Ravel, premieres in Paris.
which integrated color, form, and texture.
1915
William Jennings Bryan, U.S. Secretary of
[d. April 9, 1959)
State and a pacifist, resigns in disagree-
1877
Robert Ferdinand Wagner, U.S. politi-
ment with President Wilson over U.S. poli-
cian, public official born in Germany.
cy on handling the Lusitania crisis (World
Drafted numerous New Deal measures, in-
War I).
338
St. Medard, Bishop of Vermandois; weather on his
The Beatified
day is used to forecast weather for next 40 days.
Blessed John Rainuzzi. Also called John Raynu-
Invoked to cure toothache. [d. C. 560]
tius or John of Todi. [d. C. 1330)
St. Clodulf, Bishop of Metz. Also called Clodulphus,
Blessed Pacifico of Cerano, Franciscan friar. [d.
Clou, Cloud. [d. C. 692]
1482]
St. William, Archbishop of York. Also called William
Fitzherbert or William of Thwayt. [d. 1154]
1928
Peking is captured by Nationalist Chinese
troops.
1937
Carmina Burana by Carl Orff premieres
in Frankfurt.
1963
American Heart Association becomes
the first U.S. voluntary public agency to
open a drive against cigarette smoking.
1968
James Earl Ray, alleged assassin of the
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., is arrested
by Scotland Yard detectives at Heathrow
Airport in London.
Bermuda promulgates a new constitution
placing most of the island's executive pow-
ers in the hands of the premier, while the
British-appointed governor retains control
over external affairs.
1973
Generalissimo Francisco Franco
(Bahamonde) resigns as Premier of Spain,
appointing Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco
to succeed him, but retaining the title of
Chief of State.
1981
Striking coal miners of the United Mine
Workers end a 72-day strike, the second
longest in the industry's history.
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8
JUNE
Birth
Birt
An Odorous Activist
Joseph Balsamo, alias Count
John
Thomas Paine, the English political
Alessandro di Cagliostro (quack)
1792;
writer and activist, died on this day in
1743.
Geor
1809 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was
Death
a rigorous advocate of the
Dea
independence of the American
Thomas Paine (political writer, author
St Co
colonies and associated himself with
of Common Sense and The Rights of
Willia
the French revolutionists. He was also
Man) 1809.
Charl
extremely absent-minded and often
forgot to bathe as Mr Elkanah Watson,
Cha
The Perfect Quack Face
a New Englander who travelled with
Charle
Something about Cagliostro so
him in France describes: "I often
1870,
infuriated Thomas Carlyle that he
officiated as his interpreter, although
that n
continued to verbally blast him for
humbled and mortified at his filthy
and th
many years: "Fittest of visages, worthy
appearance, and awkward and
and hi
to be worn by the quack of quacks! A
unseemly dress at L'Orient he was
claim
most portentous face of
absolutely offensive and perfumed
counti
scoundrelism: a fat, snub, abominable
the whole apartment. He was soon
face; dew-lapped, flat-nosed, greasy,
rid of his respectable visitors, who
Hom
full of greediness, sensuality, ox-like
left the room with marks of
John I
obstinacy; a forehead impudent,
astonishment and disgust."
born (
refusing to be ashamed, and then two
"Hom
eyes turned up seraphically
Moneywort
melod
languishing, as if in divine
contemplation and adoration; a touch
Today's flower is the moneywort
play is
of quizz too; on the whole perhaps
(Lysimachia nummularia), alias the
An A
the most perfect quack-face produced
herb twopence, alias creeping Jenny.
The sa
by the eighteenth century."
Colum
the Sc
The King of Liars
A Cream Machine for Ice
the no
"The quack of quacks, the most perfect scoundrel that in
born a
The first commercially made ice cream was offered for
these latter ages has marked the world's history, we have
was sle
sale today in 1786 in New York by Mr Hall of 76 Chatham
found in the Count Alessandro di Cagliostro
homes
Street. He made use of a device which had earlier been
unfortunate child of nature; by profession healer of
was the
listed in the expense ledger of George Washington as "a
diseases, abolisher of wrinkles, friend of the poor and
cream machine for ice."
song:
impotent, grand master of the Egyptian Mason lodge of
high-science, spirit summoner, gold-cook, grand cophta,
A Wind Machine for Cleaning
prophet, priest, and thaumaturgic moralist and swindler;
On June 8, 1869, Mr Ives W. McGaffey of Chicago, Illinois,
really a liar of the first magnitude, thoroughpaced in all
received a patent for his invention of a machine that
A Pyr
provinces of lying, what one may call the king of liars."
sucked up dirt by means of the whirling force of wind in a
Thus wrote Thomas Carlyle, of the great imposter
William
container. He called it a vacuum cleaner.
Cagliostro, who made himself fabulously wealthy in his
great as
lifetime, and travelled and worked in noble circles
prophe
Proverb
throughout Europe. He was born Joseph Balsamo, son of
predict
a small shopkeeper of Palermo, Sicily on June 8, 1743.
London
A cold and wet June spoils the rest of the year
was arr
starting
Administration of George Bush, 1989 / Dec. 8
your friend to
Nomination of David W. Mullins, Jr.,
Note: This statement was not received in
To Be a Member of the Board of
time for inclusion in last week's issue.
of drugs over-
Governors of the Federal Reserve
elieve that by
System
ood people af-
December 8, 1989
enver Broncos
Advance Text of Remarks at a
ne day get the
The President today announced his inten-
Fundraising Dinner for Senatorial
W you live in
tion to nominate David W. Mullins, Jr., to
that your life
be a member of the Board of Governors of
Candidate Thomas J. Tauke in
the Federal Reserve System for the unex-
Des Moines, Iowa
we want your
if you have an
pired term of 14 years from February 1,
December 8, 1989
it. If you have
1982. He would succeed H. Robert Heller.
mmunity lead-
Since 1989 Dr. Mullins has served as As-
I'm delighted to be here to salute a man
who embodies values of hard work, honesty,
or with your
sistant Secretary for Domestic Finance at
and strength of character. He has been an
rong fight; and
the Department of the Treasury in Wash-
ennett. Believe
ington, DC. Prior to this, he served as
exceptional Congressman; he will make an
e a difference.
Acting Assistant Secretary for Domestic Fi-
exceptional United States Senator. His name
nance, 1988-1989, and professor of business
is Tom Tauke, and he deserves our support.
akes teamwork.
administration at the Harvard University
You and I both know why. Look at his
fe, that's true.
Graduate School of Business Administration.
background: reporter, attorney, elected to
one mind, one
Dr. Mullins graduated from Yale Univer-
the Iowa Legislature and six times to the
pose. And our
sity (B.S., 1968) and the Massachusetts Insti-
U.S. House of Representatives. Look at his
igs in America
tute of Technology (S.M., 1972; Ph.D.,
record. He has fought for the family, the
1974). He was born April 28, 1946, in Mem-
taxpayer, the farmer, the working people of
phis, TN. Dr. Mullins served in the National
Iowa, helping to build better education and
1 banner is an
better rural health care for a State whose
be an emblem
Guard, 1968-1970. He resides in Washing-
ton, DC.
best still lies ahead. Like all of you, I've
home of true
seen Tom Tauke up-close and personal. I
Note: This nomination was not received in
admire him enormously. We need him in
u, pay my re-
time for inclusion in last week's issue.
the Senate. There, he can serve all of Iowa
and help Iowa serve the Nation. There, he
to your princi-
and most of all,
can help ensure prosperity at home and
this fight. And
peace abroad.
As you know, last week I met with Chair-
overnment per-
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater
man Gorbachev off the coast of Malta. We
resent to these
on the Upcoming State Visit of
talked about the power of freedom to dis-
ers the money
President Ibrahim Babangida of Nigeria
mantle walls between nations and agreed
at comes from
December 8, 1989
that we must seize the opportunity to build
aging to protect
a generation of peace. From Malta came
chool. It's going
President Bush has invited Gen. Ibrahim
initiatives to nurture Europe's tide toward
it the checks to
Babangida, President of the Federal Repub-
democracy, accelerate arms control, and
lic of Nigeria, to make a state visit to the
expand trade. And in that context, let me
United States, beginning on January 17,
repeat my goal to grant most favored nation
it 11:27 a.m. in
1990. President Babangida will be making
status to the Soviet Union by the 1990
arks, he referred
the first state visit by an African chief of
summit. This will relax trade barriers be-
eves, owner and
state in the Bush administration. The
tween East and West, expanding markets
S football team,
United States enjoys cordial relations and
for American agricultural and other exports.
hn Beak, Randy
growing cooperation with Nigeria. It sup-
We need Senators who will help America
ndrew Provence,
ports President Babangida's ambitious eco-
move beyond containment toward a
on, and Montel
nomic reform program and commitment to
Europe that is whole and free. Tom Tauke
Denver Broncos
return Nigeria to civilian, democratic rule
will do that.
marks were not
by 1992. Nigeria is Africa's most populous
Then there's the prosperity which has
m in last week's
country, a major exporter of oil, and one of
meant over 20 million new jobs since 1982.
the United States most important trading
Prosperity which results from lower taxes,
partners in Africa.
responsible spending, and lower interest
1925
Dec. 8 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
rates. This July, Tom Tauke was 1 of only
year as we write new farm legislation. Tom
Sredom
23 Members of Congress to be honored by
Tauke will make a good bill even better.
the National Taxpayers Union. I need him
Finally, as I said in Des Moines during
in the Senate to keep taxes down.
last year's caucuses, we know that Medicare
Yet prosperity means little if our kids
hasn't always been fair to rural hospitals. So,
aren't free from drugs. So, we have un-
our administration has welcomed new legis-
veiled a comprehensive drug strategy to
lation to create more equitable payments
stop use before it begins. Tom Tauke sup-
between urban and rural areas. Tom Tauke
ports our strategy. He knows that we have
founded and cochairs the Rural Health Care
not spent 213 years defending our democra-
Coalition, which helped draft this legisla-
cy from the tyranny of oppression only to
tion. I need him in the Senate to make
lose it to the tyranny of crack and cocaine.
health care affordable and accessible to the
You know, a writer once said of Iowa:
people of rural America.
"This is top-choice America-America cut
Tom Tauke knows Iowa from the banks
thick and prime." Peace, prosperity, and an
of the Mississippi to the bluffs of the Missou-
end to drugs are goals worthy of top-choice
ri. His values reflect the greatness of Iowa.
Americans, and so are other issues which
You know when I think of Iowa I think of a
concern every Iowan. For example, we
mid-Western State that is international as
want to make America's educational system
well, not just in terms of trade in farm
number one in the world again. Consider
products but in a broader context. Iowans
that Iowa can boast the third highest per-
have always had a keen interest in foreign
centage rate of high school graduates in the
affairs, and your insights are valuable
country. And you're number one-all
indeed. Tom Tauke fits that picture, and his
alone-in ACT's, American College Testing.
life embodies the spirit of Iowa: the spirit of
You better believe we want to do nationally
"American-Can," not "Washington-Must."
what you have done locally. So, we've made
So, let's remember that Tom has been
education reform one of our top priorities,
there for us and pledge that we'll be there
proposing legislation to give greater choice
for him, supporting him all the way. And
to parents and students, reward excellence,
let's make Tom Tauke the next Senator
and demand greater accountability. Tom
from the great State of Iowa.
Tauke has championed those proposals. I'm
also grateful to Governor Branstad for his
Note: The President spoke at 7:16 p.m. at
leadership with the Governors. He was a
the Des Moines Convention Center. Prior to
stalwart advocate for a better education for
the fundraising dinner, the President par-
America's children at our recent education
ticipated in a live radio interview at WHO.
summit.
The Office of the Press Secretary issued this
Next, let me talk for a moment about
advance text, but a transcript of the actual
agricultural policy and farm bills. Four
address was not made available.
years ago, Tom helped pass a pioneering
farm bill to help a whole community in
crisis. And today farm income is near
record levels, and exports have dramatically
Proclamation 6082-Human Rights
increased since 1986. Most good land has
Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human
been brought back into production, and
Rights Week, 1989
about 30 million acres of fragile land have
been semipermanently retired.
December 10, 1989
As many of you know, Tom Tauke has
By the President of the United States
already been out front in our effort to pro-
of America
mote ethanol as an alternative fuel. That's
good for agriculture and good for our envi-
A Proclamation
ronment. This is all good news for farmers
"We hold these truths to be self-evident,
and taxpayers, for under the 1985 farm bill,
that all men are created equal, that they
agricultural program costs have fallen by
are endowed by their Creator with certain
more than half. Let's remember that next
unalienable Rights, that among these are
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A Profile Of
Governor Terry E. Branstad
S
ince beginning office in 1983, Governor Terry E. Branstad has had a goal to make Iowa a
state that has a strong and diversified economy; a state that is ready to compete in a global
economy; a state that is ready to enter the 21st century.
It hasn't been easy. The Governor began his first term during the worst ag crisis an Iowa Governor
has ever faced. Many would have withered under the severe strain, but Branstad stood up and
faced the challenge head on.
The Governor has spearheaded a broad set of initiatives and Iowa has experienced a dramatic
comeback in its economy. Today, Branstad is skillfully guiding his state into the 90's, with a
vision for the year 2000. As chair of the National Governors Association, he is guiding his
colleagues from 49 other states in an ambitious agenda for education and the environment.
Highlights of Governor Branstad's accomplishments
Sweeping educational reforms in 1987 with the passage of an Educational Excellence program
focusing on performance-based pay for teachers.
A revised school aid formula including focus on at-risk kids in 1989, along with new school
standards and an innovative open enrollment plan.
Transportation 2000, a comprehensive system designed to bring a commercial highway within
10 miles of every Iowan, will upgrade air, rail, barge and recreational trail facilities throughout
Iowa.
The Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program in 1989, a major commitment to
clean up Iowa's environment and protect the state's valuable natural resources.
Welfare reform in 1988. More than 3,000 welfare recipients have come off assistance in less
than two years.
Appointed a Drug Policy Coordinator for the State of Iowa in 1989, and launched a statewide
SAFE (Substance Abuse Free Environment) Community program to address alcohol and drug
abuse in Iowa.
Major reorganization and downsizing of state government took place in 1986, cutting the cost
of state government by $60 million and eliminating over 1,000 positions from the state's
payroll.
In 1985, to improve the business climate, eliminated sales tax on machinery and equipment.
The top tax rate was cut 25% in 1987.
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GOVERNOR TERRY E. BRANSTAD
BIOGRAPHY
PUBLIC SERVICE
Elected Governor of lowa, 1982, Re-elected 1986
Elected Lt. Governor of lowa, 1978
Elected to lowa House of Representatives, 1972, District 8
Re-elected 1974 and 1976
PROFESSION
Attorney-at-Law/Farmer
EDUCATION
Drake University Law School, Juris Doctorate, 1974
Univers' of lowa, B.A. Political Science, 1969
Forest City High School, 1965
MILITARY
United States Army, 1969-71
SERVICE
(Recipient of Army Commendation Medal)
PROFESSIONAL
National Governors' Association, Chairman 1989-90
ASSOCIATIONS
Midwest Governors' Association
Republican Governors' Association
PRESIDENTIAL
Board of Trustees, Harry Truman Scholarship
APPOINTMENT
Foundation
POLITICAL
Chair of lowa Delegation, Republican National Convention, 1988
INVOLVEMENT
Chairman of the Rules Committee, Republican National Convention, 1984
Delegate to 1980, 1984 and 1988 Republican National Conventions,
Alternate delegate to 1976 Republican National Convention,
Delegate to District and State Republican Conventions, 1968-1988
CIVIC
Earth Day 1990 Board of Directors
INVOLVEMENT
Honorary Member, Des Moines Rotary
American Legion
Farm Bureau
Lions Club
Sons of Norway
Knights of Columbus
Ducks Unlimited
HONORARY
Doctor of Humane Letters, Marycrest College
DEGREES AND
Doctor of Humane Letters, University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health
AWARDS
Sciences, Des Moines
Doctor of Humanities, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake
Doctor of Laws, Clarke College, Dubuque
Associate in Applied Science, Northeast lowa Technical Institute, Calmar
Associate in Arts, Marshalltown Community College
Future Farmers of America Distinquished Service Award
State 4-H Alumni Recognition Award
RELIGION
Member, St. Augustin's Catholic Church, Des Moines
PERSONAL
Governor Branstad was born November 17, 1946, and is formerly of rural Lake
Mills, lowa. He and his wife, Chris, have three children, Eric (7-8-75),
Allison (5-29-77), and Marcus (1-22-84)
average $37,339, and increased standards.
Of all our reforms, this one is doing the
test, half the tenth-graders scored at least
New teachers serve under experienced men-
most for education."
18, close to the national average. Inspired by
tors. Veterans have to take 90 hours of pro-
Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer
Taylor's kids, Roemer pushed a bill through
fessional development every five years, at
learned the same lesson from a generous oil-
the legislature that puts state money behind
state expense.
man. Two years ago Patrick F. Taylor of-
a similar statewide program.
fered to pay college tuition for 180 poor
Still, all the opportunities in the world
EW JERSEY eliminated its short-
seventh- and eighth-graders-most of
N
may not be enough to help the student
age of quality teachers through an
whom had repeated two or more grades-if
whose family life is abusive, who sleeps on
alternative certification process
they stayed out of trouble and graduated
the street, or who is addicted to drugs or al-
launched by Kean. Applicants
from high school with a B average. Today
cohol. This is not a negligible number: New
without traditional education degrees have
150 are still in high school (19 moved, 11
York City School Chancellor Joseph A. Fer-
to pass a test and agree to a year of supervi-
were dismissed). On the precollege ACT
nandez says 28 babies a day are born to
sion and after-hours training.
drug-addicted mothers, the
Says Kean: "It means engineers
equivalent of 365 kindergarten
from Bell Labs can teach com-
THE TEN EDUCATION
classes a year. Schools are not
puter science, jazz musicians can
equipped to solve such problems.
teach music, and former private-
GOVERNORS
But to succeed in their mission,
school teachers can work in the
they will increasingly have to help
public schools. The profession is
students and their families get
revitalized, and there's a great
JOHN ASHCROFT (R-Missouri)
the help they need.
big teacher surplus." Twenty-sev-
By providing tutors for some lagging first-graders,
In Albuquerque, New Mexico,
en states are following New Jer-
Missouri has dramatically cut the number of children
the New Futures School is tack-
sey's lead.
repeating that grade.
ling the problem of teenage
A number of states are also ex-
TERRY BRANSTAD (R-lowa)
pregnancy. Founded by volun-
perimenting with financial incen-
Branstad is building the first two-way video network so
teers 20 years ago in the base-
tives. Eight offer teachers and
teachers can reach students statewide.
ment of a YWCA, New Futures
schools financial rewards for out-
combines on-site health and
standing performance. In South
CARROLL CAMPBELL JR. (R-South Carolina)
child care, nutrition advice, per-
Carolina the money can be used
His partnership with business to improve literacy and
sonalized counseling, and job
to buy instructional materials and
job training is the nation's most extensive.
placement for 500 young women
computers or to train teachers.
Last year 265 of the state's 1,100
BILL CLINTON (D-Arkansas)
a year. While more than half of
One of America's most articulate reform advocates,
teen mothers nationwide. drop
schools won over $4 million in in-
centive money.
he has pioneered new approaches to early childhood
out, about 75% of those in the
development.
New Futures program graduate
States also must be greater fis-
and go on to jobs or higher edu-
cal equalizers among school dis-
GARREY CARRUTHERS (R-New Mexico)
cation. Honeywell Chairman
tricts. The Congressional Re-
This former economics professor will give New Mexicans
James Renier was so impressed
search Service reports that during
an annual report card on the state's 88 districts.
that he flew two planeloads of
the 1986-87 school year, over half
BOOTH GARDNER (D-Washington)
Minneapolis-St. Paul city leaders
the states spent twice as much per
to Albuquerque to see the
pupil in some school districts as in
Gardner was one of the first to take a hard look at what
school firsthand. Convinced,
others; a third spent three times;
students will need to know in the 21st century.
they are now trying to build their
New York, eight times. The courts
MADELEINE KUNIN (D-Vermont)
own New Futures schools.
have already required ten states to
Instead of relying on standardized tests, Vermont
Who will pay for such promis-
implement more equitable financ-
is pioneering the use of a portfolio of student work to
ing reforms? Ideally; all levels of
ing formulas, and lawsuits have
assess math and writing skills.
government. But given Bush's
been filed in ten others.
no-new-taxes posture, the reality
Another key is higher student
RAY MABUS (D-Mississippi)
is that state and local govern-
expectations and opportunities.
To ensure that children start school ready to learn, the
ments will have to pick up the
That's what Minnesota Governor
state screens 3-year-olds. Those who need help get it.
check for most of them. That's
Rudy Perpich learned from his
pioneering program that gives
RUDY PERPICH (D-Minnesota)
not necessarily bad. Many gover-
11th- and 12th-graders a state sti-
Parents can choose among schools statewide, and high
nors, like Carruthers, have had
school students can take courses in state colleges.
the courage to raise taxes. And if
pend to attend classes at state
New Mexico is a bellwether, vot-
colleges and universities. Says
TOMMY THOMPSON (R-Wisconsin)
ers have grasped a truth that still
Perpich, who also started the na-
Wisconsin is experimenting with choice and with
escapes many politicians: Either
tion's first statewide choice pro-
cutting welfare for parents whose children are truants.
America pays now for education-
gram: "A number of students
al excellence, or it pays more,
drop out because they are bored.
much more, later.
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FACTS ON IOWA AGRICULTURE
1980 Iowa population: 2,915,197
State capital: Des Moines
Number of counties: 99
Total land: 35,802,240 acres
Land in farms (1988): 33,500,000 acres
Number of farms (1988): 105,180
Average farm size (1988): 318.5 acres
Acres harvested (1988) 24,097,000
Average age of operator: 49.3
VALUE OF PRODUCTION (1988)
Crops: $4.81 billion
Livestock: $4.42 billion
RANKING IN FARM CASH RECEIPTS (1988)
All commodities
3rd
Value
$9,074,000,000
All livestock
3rd
Value 5,045,000,000
All crops
4th
Value
4,029,000,000
Corn
2nd
Value
1,734,000,000
Soybeans
1st
Value
2,121,000,000
Hogs
1st
Value
2,416,000,000
Cattle & calves
5th
Value
2,007,000,000
TOTAL FARM ASSETS (1988)
$46,936,000,000
Real estate
33,231,000,000
Livestock
3,837,000,000
Machinery
5,119,000,000
Crops
2,774,000,000
TOTAL FARM DEBT (1988)
$9,450,000,000
Real estate
5,634,000,000
Nonreal estate
3,816,000,000
FARM INVESTMENT
$ Million,
% Change
All Farms
Per Farm
From 1987
Land and buildings
$33,230.6
$310,566
+17.0%
Crops on hand
2,773.8
25,923
+51.1
Livestock on hand
3,836.5
35,855
+ 5.3
Farm machinery
5,119.5
47,846
- 0.2
Financial assets
1,975.9
18,466
+ 1.1
Total Assets
$46,936.3
$438,656
+14.6%
Total Debt
$ 9,449.8
$ 88,316
- 2.6%
Equity
$37,486.5
$350,340
+19.9%
AVERAGE 1989 LAND VALUE: $1,139 per acre, an increase of $85
or 8% higher than 1988
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MISCELLANEOUS FACTS ON IOWA AGRICULTURE
Iowa ranked third in the value of 1989 farm crops with $5.5 billion -- 19
percent more than the 1988 value of $4.6 billion. Corn accounted for 56 percent
of the total crop value, soybeans for 32 percent and hay for 10 percent.
California with $9.5 billion was first in crop value and Illinois was second in
1989 with $5.9 billion.
***
Iowa's cash receipts of $2.4 billion from hog marketings in 1988 equalled
the total for the next three largest states in total hog marketings -- Illinois
($1.0 billion), Minnesota ($.7 billion) and Indiana ($.7 billion).
***
Iowa's cash receipts from crop and livestock marketings in 1988 totaled
$9 billion. The top five commodities in cash receipts and their percentage of
the total were: hogs, 27.0 percent; soybeans, 23.0 percent; cattle and calves,
22.0 percent; corn, 19.0 percent; and dairy products, 5.0 percent.
***
The 1987 Census of Agriculture shows the average age of Iowa farmers at 49.3
years -- compared to 47.6 in 1982, 47.5 in 1978, 49.7 in 1974, 48.5 in 1969,
48.5 in 1964 and 47.6 in 1959.
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The Iowa farmer is able to feed himself and 278 other persons -- about 21
times the food producing capability of the average U.S. farmer who produces
enough to feed 123 people, about one-fourth of those living abroad.
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Cash farm receipts in Iowa in 1988 totaled $9.0 billion. Cash receipts
from livestock and livestock products totaled $5.0 billion - 55.6 percent of
the total. Crops accounted for $4.0 billion -- 44.4 percent of the total.
***
Iowa led all states in harvested acres with 24,097,000 acres in 1989.
***
Iowa ranks second in cash farm receipts for all commodities. It ranks first
in hogs, first in corn, second in soybeans, fifth in cattle and calves, sixth in
sheep and lambs, ninth in turkeys, tenth in dairy products and fifteenth in
eggs.
***
In 1989 Americans consumed (boneless trimmed equivalent) an average of 65.0
pounds of beef per person; 44.1 pounds of pork; 46.5 pounds of chicken; and 13.3
pounds of turkey.
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GOVERNOR TERRY E. BRANSTAD
Summary of Education Initiatives
Faculty Salaries
Phase I. Minimum salary of $18,000 for Iowa teachers
89 million.
Phase II. General salary increases for Iowa teachers
$38.5 million. Phase II to increase by allowable growth.
Phase III. Supplemental pay plans, performance based pay plans, and
comprehensive school transformation plans.
$44.5 million. Phase III to increase by allowable growth.
$2.1 million for faculty salary increases at Iowa's community colleges.
Establishment of a professional development program for community college
faculty.
Significant, long-term improvements in the IPERS system.
School Funding
Established a new school finance formula, providing an additional $19 million
to Iowa schools in fiscal 1991-92.
Authorized an Instructional Support Levy which may be used to supplement a
school district's budget by as much as 10%.
Increased funding for community colleges by nearly $50 million over the next
decade, including funds for the establishment of quality instructional centers.
The Teaching Profession
Established an autonomous Board of Educational Examiners to govern the
licensing of Iowa teachers.
Member of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
School Improvement on a National Scale
Co-hosted the Education Summit with President Bush
As Chair of the National Governors' Association established national
education goals.
Developing a process for monitoring progress on the goals.
National recognition for Iowa's quality teachers and education system.
Initiating a process for making Iowa schools "world-class."
05/28/90
12:09
NO. 005
003
GOVERNOR TERRY E. BRANSTAD
During the past eight years, we have accomplished a lot in education and
we did it by working together. We have shown that improvements in
education must come from the "bottom up," that teachers will respond like
professionals when we treat them like professionals, and we have shown
that we can get results when we work together. Working with people like
Fred Comer, Keith Geiger, Ken Tilp - and now Angie King has made the
difference. I looking forward to continuing our strong working
relationship.
School Funding
Last year we worked together to establish a new school finance formula.
This initiative will provide equity in funding which is unparalleled in any
other state, and we did it without having our educational system declared
unconstitutional as has happened in some other states. This year, I
approved an increase in funding for community colleges by nearly $50
million over the next decade. I intend to maintain this commitment to
funding education, and will continue to making funding for education a
priority. Recently, I made some tough decisions on the budget, which will
prevent an across-the-board cut in funding for Iowa schools.
Faculty Salaries
The Educational Excellence Act in 1987 provided substantial increases in
salaries for Iowa teachers. The $92 million appropriation raised Iowa's
rank in comparison with other states. Our rank is now 30, including funds
provided under Phase III, so more progress is needed to reach the national
average.
With your help, we raised salaries without a tax increase, maintained a
reasonable pupil-teacher ratio and didn't call for a reduction in the number
of teachers as others have suggested. We also provided increased salaries
for community college faculty, and significantly improved IPERS benefits.
We can working toward the goal of reaching the national average by:
Maintaining our commitment to the new school funding formulas.
Protecting Phase III from raids by the General Assembly.
Increasing funds for Phase II & III (over $4 million if allowable
growth is 5%).
Increasing the minimum salary for teachers.
Providing additional pay for any new initiatives such as extended
year programs.
1
War I and a refusal, for security rea-
labor leaders Sept. 20 for a heated
"rely mainly on submarines."
sons, to permit him to visit the Disney-
discussion of the U.S. & Soviet ways
In an address later Sept. 21 at a
land amusement center.
of life. UAW Pres. Walter P. Reuther
San Francisco civic dinner, Khrush-
reported after the dinner meeting that
chev said San Franciscans had
(Soviet Amb.-to-U.S. Menshikov
conceded Sept. 23 that both Soviet &
Khrushchev & the labor leaders had
"charmed" him by their reception.
U.S. security officials had been respon-
found their positions "irreconcilable"
"But," he said, "you have charmed my
A
sible for what he described as the ex-
and unable to support any statement
heart, not my head. I still think that
cessive protective cordon surrounding
of agreement. Khrushchev was said
our system is a good system." "You
Khrushchev. But he said security
to have been intensely angered by
may not agree with us, but we are
provisions should have been substan-
questions about Soviet policy on dis-
guided by noble aspirations in our
tially reduced after Khrushchev's
armament, Hungary & the right to
struggle for communism, and we are
complaints in New York & Los Ange-
strike. Khrushchev asserted that So-
going to wage this struggle not by
les that he was being prevented from
viet workers had the "juridical right"
force of arms but by our words,"
meeting people.)
to stop work but that none had done
Khrushchev pledged.
so in years because they were content
Des Moines-Khrushchev flew to
Khrushchev threatened to break off
and in agreement with the Soviet
his U.S. visit and return to Moscow
Des Moines, Ia. Sept. 22 and was
Govt. He accused the AFL-CIO lead-
after listening to a critical speech by
greeted by enthusiastic crowds after
ers of being "agents for capitalists"
Mayor Poulson at an L.A. civic dinner
being welcomed by Iowa Gov. Her-
B
later Sept. 19. Denouncing Poulson
and of "peddling the Dulles line" in
schel C. Loveless & Des Moines Mayor
foreign policy.
Charles F. Iles.
for referring to his "we will bury
you" remark, Khrushchev said he had
The 7 labor leaders, all AFL-CIO vice presidents,
Khrushchev toured Des Moines in
were: Reuther, James B. Carey of the Intl. Union
"answered the statement before.
of Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers, Emil
an open car under relaxed security
In Russia, a provincial mayor would
Rieve of the Textile Workers Union, Paul L.
regulations and visited factories of
not be reelected if he didn't keep up
Phillips of the United Papermakers & Paper-
the John Deere Farm Machinery Co.
workers, O. A. Knight of the Oil, Chemical &
with the news." "It took us only about
Atomic Workers, Karl F. Feller of the United
& Des Moines (meat) Packing Co.
12 hours to get here," Khrushchev
Brewery Workers & Joseph Curran of the Natl.
He told a sidewalk radio interviewer
warned, "perhaps it would take us
Maritime Union. (A resolution approved Sept.
that he favored "one meeting or a
21 by the biennial convention of the AFL-CIO,
only about 10 1/2 hours to get back."
meeting in San Francisco, denounced Khrushchev
couple of meetings a year" at the sum-
Poulson, chiding Khrushchev for his
as 'more truculent & demanding in his aggres-
mit level. Introduced to the American
prediction of capitalism's "burial,"
sio than Stalin," particularly with respect to
hot-dog during his visit to the packing
Soviet policies on Berlin.)
C
had said: "We tell you in the friend-
plant, he conceded laughingly that "we
liest terms possible we are planning
Khrushchev protested Sept. 21
have beaten you to the moon, but you
against a remark by Reuther that he
no funerals-yours or our own."
have beaten us in sausage-making."
(Khrushchev) had described himself as
Khrushchev, in an address later
Khrushchev, in his address, appealed
"the dictator of the working class"
Sept. 22, challenged Iowa to compete
for serious study of his total disarma-
in the USSR. A summary of the din-
with the USSR's Krasnodar area in
ment proposals. Asserting "that the
ner meeting issued by the labor leaders
corn production. He cited the USSR's
First [sic] Commandment of the
Sept. 21 said that Khrushchev had
recent agricultural successes but ad-
Christian religion says "Thou shalt not
categorized himself as "head of the
kill,' Khrushchev said: "It is a ques-
mitted that "your output per person
[Soviet] working class." It also con-
employed in agriculture is
much
tion of war or peace between our
firmed that Khrushchev had rejected
countries, a question of the life or
higher than on our collective farms."
suggestions that the U.S. & USSR
death of the peoples."
He attributed this disparity to the
remove the stigma of political motiva-
USSR's collective farm system in
D
Taken on a tour of the 20th Cen-
tion from their programs of aid to
which labor was determined by area
tury-Fox studios, Khrushchev was
underdeveloped nations by establish-
population, not solely (as in the U.S.)
shown a can-can dance from the forth-
ing a joint foreign aid program.
by an area's economic need for labor.
coming film "Can-Can." (Commenting
(Pres. Eisenhower, in a personal
Khrushchev's major exhortation: "Let
on it, he told newsmen Sept. 20 in
message read to the AFL-CIO con-
there be more corn & more meat and
San Francisco that "it was immoral."
vention Sept. 18 by Labor Secy. James
no hydrogen bombs at all."
"A person's face is more beautiful
P. Mitchell, had noted that "one of the
Khrushchev drove 70 miles to Coon
than his backside.")
most important reasons" for the
Rapids, Ia. Sept. 23 to visit the farm
San Francisco-Khrushchev travel-
Khrushchev visit to the U.S. "was to
of Roswell Garst, wealthy hybrid corn
led to San Francisco by train Sept. 20,
give him a chance to see our working
grower who had met Khrushchev dur-
breaking his trip from Los Angeles to
men & women." The President's mes-
ing several visits to the USSR.
mingle with friendly crowds in Santa
sage was dispatched after AFL-CIO
Khrushchev inspected Garst's farm,
E
Barbara & St. Luis Obispo, Calif.
Pres. George Meany, who had refused
argued with him about corn-planting
Welcomed by the most enthusiastic
to meet Khrushchev, had denounced
techniques and was mobbed by news-
crowds of his trip thus far, Khrush-
the Soviet leader Sept. 17 for efforts
men and photographers until Garst
chev contrasted this with Los An-
to enslave the world through "deceit,
employes & police cleared them from
geles' criticism. He told San Fran-
treachery & inhuman ruthlessness.")
his path. Khrushchev met with Adlai
cisco Mayor George Christopher,
Khrushchev took a brief walk
E. Stevenson and told him that he
however, that he never had "refused
through San Francisco streets Sept.
believed an East-West agreement
any political disputes" on "the ques-
21, toured the Bay area aboard the
would be reached on a multi-stage dis-
tion of our opposing ideologies" be-
Coast Guard cutter Gresham and
armament plan under strict controls.
cause "it is in argument that the
visited the Intl. Longshoremen's &
Khrushchev also visited the Iowa
truth is born." But he warned against
Warehousemen's Hq., where he talked
State College in Ames, Ia., Sept. 23
any recriminations that would make
with ILW Pres. Harry Bridges, term-
and agreed to act on a personal appeal
"more profound" the differences be-
ing him less hostile than other U.S.
from Mr. & Mrs. Paulius Leonas of
F
tween East & West.
labor leaders he had met. Khrushchev
Chicago to permit their 2 children to
(The N.Y. Times reported Sept. 20
later toured a shopping center near
leave Soviet Lithuania & rejoin them
that U.S. Amb.-to-UN Lodge, Khrush-
San Francisco & an IBM electronic
in the U.S.
chev's escort on his U.S. tour, had
computer plant near San Jose. He told
Pittsburgh-Khrushchev arrived in
been instructed to shield Khrushchev
IBM Pres. Thomas J. Watson Jr. that
Pittsburgh late Sept. 23 and was
from ideological arguments with local
his talks with U.S. businessmen had
greeted by Acting Mayor Thomas J.
politicians. He was ordered to permit
produced "no conflicts" but that his
Gallagher & small crowds attributed
legitimate debate but to prevent any
meetings with "trade union leaders or
to the late hour. The city's "Golden
deliberate taunting of Khrushchev. A
politicians" had been "not so
Triangle" downtown area was illu-
White House statement warned Sept.
smooth."
minated for Khrushchev to substitute
21 that "discourtesies" shown Khrush-
Khrushchev told Capt. B. P. Clark
for the absent flare of furnaces in
chev would not serve the purpose of
of the Gresham that the USSR was
strikebound Monongahela Valley steel
G
"constructive meetings" between him
"scrapping 90 to 95% of our cruisers,
plants. Khrushchev toured downtown
& Pres. Eisenhower.)
including some that were just on the
Pittsburgh in an open car amidst
Khrushchev met with 7 American
verge of being commissioned," to
friendly crowds Sept. 24 and visited
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