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WILSON SPEECH
ARTICLES
N.R. ARTICLE, 8/13/90: ANALYSIS
1) WHY THIS RACE IS OF TANTAMOUNT IMPORTANCE FOR DEMS AND REPUBS ALIKE.
"AFTER THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BASED
ON THE '90 CENSUS, THE CALIFORNIA DELEGATION WILL CONSTITUTE ONE-
EIGHTH OF THE CONGRESS. IF A REPUBLICAN DOES NOT PRESIDE AS
GOVERNOR IN A STATE WHERE THE DEMOCRATS CONTROL THE LEGISLATURE
THE GOP WILL PLAY ALMOST NO ROLE IN THE REDISTRICTING. AT THE
SAME TIME, THERE CAN BE NO REALISTIC PLAN BY ANY PRESIDENTIAL
NOMINEE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO WIN THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE
WITHOUT FIGURING IN CALIFORNIA."
AGAIN, ALTHOUGH YOU MIGHT WANT TO TOUCH UPON THE LARGER IMPORTANCE OF
THIS RACE FOR REPUBS NATIONWIDE, THEREBY PERHAPS BOTH MOTIVATING SOME
APATHETIC VOTERS AND ALSO QUIETING/WINNING OVER CRITICS TO THE RIGHT;
THERE IS ALSO WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE THE REAL DANGER OF REINFORCING THE IMAG
OF WILSON AS REPUBLICAN TOOL, OR WILSON AS A MAN MOVED ONLY BY POLITICAL
MOTIVES. NOTE: "IN FEINSTEIN CAMPAIGN RESEARCH, WILSON APPEARS AS TOO
POLITICALLY M
OT
IVATED. FOUR FOCUS GROUPS IN HEAVILY REPUBLICAN ORANGE
COUNTY HAD DIFFICULTY ASSIGNING A RATIONALE TO HIM BESIDES AMBITION."
WILSON SPEECH
ARTICLES
(NR ARTICLE, ANALYSIS, cont.)
2) ON APROACHING THE ENVIRONMENT ISSUE--IT SEEMS THAT DIFI WILL INEVITABLY
BE SEEN AS THE MORE PRO-ENVIRONMENT CANDIDATE. N.R. TALKS ABOUT THE
POPULARITY OF HER DECISION TO STAND BY THE BIG GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL
INITIATIVE; WILSON HAS DENOUNCED THAT INITIATIVE. I DON'T KNOW MUCH
POLITICAL FANFARE WE CAN SQUEEZE OUT OF TRUMPETING HIS MODERATE POSITION
IT DOESN'T EXACTLY SEEM THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL. IT MIGHT BE A LOSING
BATTLE, THERE ARE OTHER AREAS WHERE SHE IS MORE VULNERABLE, AND HE
CLEARLY STRONGER.
3) N.R. MAKES THE ARGUMENT THAT WHILE WILSON IS PERCEIVED AS LACKLUSTER,
A LOT OF DIFI'S APPEAL RESTS IN PERSONALITY, PANACHE, AND PERSONAL
HISTORY:
"HER PERSONAL SAGA IS HER GREATEST POLITICAL ASSET, TRANSCENDING
HER POSITION ON THIS OR THAT ISSUE
THE LAST THING CALIFORNIANS
WANT IS LOW-KEY REALITY
"
I SEE TWO POSSIBLE RESPONSES:
A) DRAMATIZE WILSON'S PERSONAL HISTORY WITH ANECDOTES, ETC.
B) TAKE A NO EXCUSES, "I'M THE SOLID CANDIDATE" TACK, LIKE:
WILSON SPEECH
ARTICLES
(NR ARTICLE, ANALYSIS, cont.)
"I'M NOT OFFERING YOU A SOAP OPERA LIFE
I'M OFFERING A STELLAR RECORD.
I'M NOT OFFERING YOU GLITZ, RATHER.
I'M OFFERING YOU SUBSTANCE.
I'M NOT OFFERING YOU A BLEEDING HEART
BUT RATHER ONE, WHILE NOT WORN ON MY SLEEVE,
IS LARGE ENOUGH TO OFFER BERTH TO OUR STATES
PROBLEMS, AND STRONG ENOUGH TO GUIDE US THROUGH
ANY STORM, TO THE BRIGHT SEAS OF CALIFORNIA'S TOMORROW.
4) N.R. HIGHLIGHTS AREAS WHERE FEINSTEIN IS VULNERABLE:
"
WILSON WILL ATTACK FEINSTEIN FOR HER 'FLIP-FLOP' ON THE DEATH
PENALTY; FOR HER TAXING AND SPENDING' RECORD AS THE MAYOR OF SAN
FRANCISCO; FOR THE UNDISCLOSED INVESTORS IN HER HUSBANDS ENTER-
PRISES; FOR HER 'EXTREME' STATEMENT IN FAVOR OF PROPORTIONATE
HIRING GOALS FOR MINORITIES AND WOMEN; FOR HER ASSOCIATION WITH
WILLIE BROWN, THE ELEGANTLY ATTIRED BLACK ASSEMBLY SPEAKER WHO HAS
BEEN CRUCIAL IN EHR POLITICAL EDUCATION."
let's go for it!!
WILSON SPEECH
ARTICLES
9) WILSON "VISITED THE EAST BAY WEDNESDAY TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR A LONG-
SOUGHT SHORELINE STATE PARK--AND TO ANGRILY ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS
OPPOSITION TO A SWEEPING ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE ON THIS NOVEMBER'S
BALLOT...'AS IT HAPPENS, GREENPEACE, THE SIERRA CLUB AND A NUMBER OF OTH
ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE WORLDWIDE SOME OF THE MOS
DANGEROUS PESTICIDES,' SAID WILSON." ---Examiner (?)
10) "AN AIDE SAID FEINSTEIN IS NOT RETREATING FROM HER PAST DECLARATIONS.
THAT WILSON BEARS NO DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE S&L PROBLEM, ASIDE
FROM SHARING THE PHILOSOPHY OF DEREGULATION THAT SPAWNED IT. "I DON'T
HAVE ANY EVIDENCE THAT WILSON HAS DONE ANYTHING,' FEINSTEIN SAID TWO
WEEKS AGO." ---S.D. Union 8/10/90
11) "WHEN HE WAS IN COLLEGE, PETE WILSON WAS NICKNAMED 'THE PEAR.' ONE OF
HIS ROOMATES COMPOSED A CARTOON STRIP CALLED 'THE ADVENTURES OF THE
PEAR,' POKING MILD FUN AT THE SERIOUS, PLUMPISH YOUNG MAN WHOM PEOPLE
HAVE OFTEN TENDED TO UNDERESTIMATE.'
---L.A. Times 10/17/88
12) "IN CALIFORNIA HE HAS CULTIVATED A GRATEFUL CONSTITUENCY THAT INCLUDES
INFLUENTIAL DEMOCRATS. IN WASHINGTON, WILSON'S FRIENDS RANGE FROM
REPUBLICAN MODERATES SUCH AS SENS. BOB DOLE OF KANSAS AND WARREN B.
RUDMAN OF N.H. TO CONSERVATIVE HARDLINERS SUCH AS GOP V.P NOMINEE
DAN QUAYLE " --ibid.
WILSON SPEECH
ARTICLES
13) "HIS FRIENDS FROM COLLEGE SAY WILSON'S CONSERVATISM WAS ALWAYS GROUNDE
IN ECONOMIC AND FOREIGN POLICY CONCERNS." --ibid
14) " (OTTO) BOS IS A REPOSITORY OF WILSONIANA, LIKE WILSON MIMICKING A
SCOTTISH BURR, WILSON CAPERING WITH THE SAN DIEGO CHICKEN OF SPORTS
ARENA FAME. HE TELLS OF THE MORNING WILSON'S BELLOWING WOKE UP HOTEL
GUESTS BEFORE DAWN AS HE REHEARSED A SINGING PART FOR A RIVERSIDE MUSI
CAL REVIEW
AND OF WILSON'S MIDNIGHT RAMBLE THROUGH THE STREETS OF
NEW ORLEANS WITH FRIENDS DURING THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION,
SMOKING A CIGAR AND RECITING POETRY." --ibid
15) "HIS MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN THE SENATE CAME AT A TIME WHEN HE WAS
BARELY ABLE TO TALK. THE DAY AFTER UNDERGOING AN EMERGENCY APPENDEC-
TOMY, WILSON WAS WHEELED ONTO THE SENATE FLOOR ON A GURNEY, HIS ARM
STILL ATTACHED TO AN INTRAVENOUS TUBE, IN ORDER TO CAST A TIE-BREAKING
VOTE ON A DEFICIT REDUCTION BILL.' --ibid
16) "BILL DIEFENDERFER, WHO WAS THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTE'S CHIEF OF
STAFF AT THE TIME (SAYS) 'HE GOT STEPPED ON, AND MOST GUYS WOULD HAVE
RETREATED FROM THE FIELD. BUT WHEN WE LOOKED DOWN, HE WAS STILL HANG-
ING ON TO OUR LEG. WILSON IS LIKE THAT
HE'S A PAIN
BUT HE WON'T
TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER. IF I HAD AN ISSUE I WAS PUSHING, I'D WANT HIM
ON MY SIDE. " --ibid
WILSON SPEECH
ARTICLES
17) "Sen. PETE WILSON HAS REACHED INTO THE THEORETICAL WORLD OF THE SOCIAL
SCIENCES AND EDUCATION, SNATCHED A NUMBER OF IDEAS THAT HAVE BEEN PER-
COLATING ABOUT THE REARING OF CHILDREN AND PROPOSED REFORM SO SWEEPING
THAT EVEN HIS POLITICAL OPPOSITES ARE STUNNED AND ELATED. "
--S.F. Examiner 12/10/89
18)
" ENVIRONMENTALISM- OR CONSERVATION, AS IT WAS LABELED--FIRST BECAME
A POLITICAL ISSUE WHEN IT WAS CHAMPIONED BY SUCH TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY
REPUBLICAN PROGRESSIVES AS THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND GIFFORD PINCHOT. "
--Daily News 7/25/89
WILSON SPEECH
LOCAL COLOR
HISTORIC QUOTES ABOUT CALIFORNIA:
1) "ANSEL ADAMS SAID OF YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, THAT IT WAS "ALWAYS A
SUNRISE, A GLITTER OF GREEN AND GOLDEN WONDER IN A VAST EDIFICE OF STON
AND SPACE."
THIS MIGHT APPLY TO THE WHOLE OF CA., WHOSE BEAUTY
IS CELEBRATED IN ADAMS' ART.
--THE SMITHSONIAN GUIDE TO HISTORIC AMERICA
2) BAYARD TAYLOR: "THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANYTHING TO PARALLEL SAN FRANCISCO,
NOR WILL THERE EVER BE. LIKE THE MAGIC SEED OF THE INDIAN JUGGLER THAT
SPROUTED, BLOSSOMED, AND BORE FRUIT BEFORE THE VERY EYES OF THE ONLOOKER
so SAN FRANCISCO SEEMS IN ONE DAY TO HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THE GROWTH OF
A HALF CENTURY."
--ibid. p. 203
3) CALIFORNIA DITTY:
"IF, AS THEY SAY, GOD SPANKED THE TOWN
FOR BEING OVER-FRISKY,
WHY DID HE BURN HIS CHURCHES DOWN
(RE: SAN FRANCISCO FIRE)
AND SPARE HOTALING'S WHISKEY?"
,210
4) ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON PREDICTING THE FUTURE OF CALIFORNIA'S WINE
INDUSTRY: "THE SMACK CALIFORNIAN EARTH SHALL LINGER ON THE PALATE
OFC
OF YOUR GRANDSON." P. 264 ibid.
WILSON SPEECH
LOCAL COLOR
HISTORIC PLACES:
1) EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE IS IN ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA. IT WAS HERE THAT THEN
CAPTAIN CHARLES YEAGER FIRST BROKE THE SOUND BARRIER. --SMITHSONIAN
2) PRES: "MANY IN CALIFORNIA HAVE CONSERVATIVE ROOTS, SOME WITHOUT EVEN
KNOWING IT. WHAT, FOR INSTANCE, WOULD THE STUDENTS OF BERKLEY COLLEGE
SAY IF THEY KNEW THEIR COLLEGE RESTED ON LAND ONCE CALLED THE
CONTRA COSTA?"
3) THE HISTORIC WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE OF SAN JOSE MIGHT BE A METAPHOR
FOR CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS:
--SARAH WINCHESTER BUILT A RAMBLING AND STRANGE VICTORIAN MANSION
BEGINNING IN 1884 AND CONTINUING UNTIL HER DEATH IN 1922. A PSYCHIC
TOLD HER SHE WOULD NEVER DIE so LONG AS SHE KEPT BUILDING THE HOUSE
SHE RESPONDED BY HAVING WORKERS ADD ON A WELTER OF TOWERS AND
STAIRCASES, SOME LEADING TO NOWHERE.
WILSON SPEECH
LOCAL COLOR
FAMOUS PEOPLE EITHER BORN OR LIVED IN CALIFORNIA:
-WILL ROGERS
-J. PAUL GETTY
-RONALD REAGAN
-PRES. ZACHARY TAYLOR
-JOHN STEINBECK
-R.L. STEVENSON SPENT TIME THERE WAITING FOR BRIDE
-MARK TWAIN BELONGED TO SAN FRANCISCO'S BOHEMIAN CLUB
-JACK LONDON
***FOLDER CONTAINS XEROX WITH INFO ON CA. FLAG, MOTTO, SEAL.
WILSON SPEECH
WILSON ANECDOTES
IN RESPONSE TO FEINSTEIN ADD TRYING TO TAINT WILSON WITH S&L CRISIS:
AD ENDS WITH LINE: "CALIFORNIA CAN'T AFFORD A POLITICIAN LIKE PETE WILSON
AS GOVERNOR."
**ANALYSTS NOTE THAT THIS LINE IS EMERGING AS A THEME IN FEINSTEIN CAMPAIGN
PRES: "FEINSTEIN ALLEGES THAT CALIFORNIA CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE PETE WILSON
AS GOVERNOR
I SAY CALIFORNIA CAN'T AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT HIM. "
WHY:
*CALIFORNIA TODAY FACES A $3.6 BILLION DEFICIT. (SAC. BEE, WILSON
QUOTED, 8/10/90) WILSON IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR WHO HAS
BALANCED 11 STRAIGHT BUDGETS WITHOUT RAISING TAXES (AS S.D. MAYOR)
DIFI RAISED TAXES AS S.F. MAYOR AND HAS PROPOSED STATE TAX
INCREASES.
*CALIFORNIA CAN'T AFFORD A GOVERNOR WHO FEELS COMFORTABLE INDULGING
IN IRRESPONSIBLE CHARGES. WHO IS RUTHLESS ENOUGH TO ASSASSINATE
THE CHARACTER OF AN HONEST MAN TO GET HER OWN WAY.
WILSON SPEECH
WILSON ANECDOTES
1) WILSON KEEPS HIS MILITARY BATON AND HAT FROM HIS OLD MARINE DAYS
ENCASED ABOVE HIS DESK AT THE SENATE. THESE ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO HIM.
HE ALSO MAINTAINS HIS MILITARY HAIRCUT. CONRESSMAN BILL LOWERY NOTES
THAT IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT HE KEEPS THE MARINE GEAR LOCKED UP, BECAUSI
THE SENATE COULD USE THAT KIND OF DISCIPLINE.
--Tina Krisher from Lowery's office.
2) PETE AND GAYLE WILSON MET AT A LIGHT MUSICAL (CHARITY EVENT) IN WHICH
THEY BOTH PERFORMED. THEY STILL SING SHOW TUNES.
--ibid.
3) "PETE IS THE KIND OF FELLOW THAT WE KNOW AND ADMIRE IN TEXAS. IN THE
RANCH COUNTRY OF TEXAS, PETE WOULD BE KNOWN AS A MAN WHO NEVER CUTS
AND. RUNS. MEANING THAT IF PETE BELIEVES IN YOU AND YOUR CAUSE, HE WILL
NEVER HEAD FOR THE HILLS WHEN THE MUSKETS START FIRING. HE'll BE
RIGHT ON THE FRONT LINE, STAYING WITH YOU, CARING ABOUT YOU,
SUPPORTING YOU, UNTIL WHAT YOU AND HE BELIEVE IN HAS BEEN CONFIRMED
BY THE PEOPLE. THIS KIND OF PUBLIC MAN IS RARE, AND IS TO BE HIGHLY
PRIZED."
--Jack Valenti, Pres. Motion Pictures Associat:
WILSON SPEECH
WILSON ANECDOTES (cont. ')
4) YOU MAY REMEMBER PETE BEING WHEELED ON TO THE SENATE FLOOR ON A GURNEY
TO CAST THE CRUCIAL VOTE IN THE BALANCE FOR A BALANCED BUDGET. THAT ACT
OF POLITICAL COURAGE REVEALS A GREAT DEAL ABOUT WHAT KIND OF MAN PETE
WILSON IS. HIS VOTE ON THE SENATE FLOOR RECEIVED A FLOOD OF PRESS
ATTENTION---SO MUCH, IN FACT, THAT I'M CONSIDERING THE USE OF
CRUTCHES/A WHEELCHAIR IN MY NEXT PRESS CONFERENCE.
--adapted from a campaign speech given by
former Pres. Ronald Reagan 8/2/90
*punchline has been changed
5) (PRES MIGHT NOTE) : "I SUPPOSE PETE WILSON FEELS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
MUCH IN THE WAY PRESIDENT TEDDY ROOSEVELT ONCE DID. AS PRESIDENT ROOSEVEI
REMARKED, 'IN UTILIZING AND CONSERVING THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE NATION
THE ONE CHARACTERISTIC MORE ESSENTIAL THAN ANY OTHER IS FORESIGHT. WELL,
PETE WILSON HAS THAT KIND OF FORSIGHT
"
(YOU COULD THEN GO INTO HIS
ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD)
WILSON SPEECH
DAY IN HISTORY
(SPEECH IS SEPT. 12, 1990)
1) SEPT. 9, 1850 (140 YEARS AGO) THIS DAY IS "CALIFORNIA ADMISSION DAY", THE
DAY CALIFORNIA MARKS ITS ADMISSION TO THE U.S. AS ITS 31ST STATE.
INSTANT ALMANAC, Spinnard & Spinnard
(ELECTION FOR GOVERNOR IS NOV. 6, 1990)
2) NOV. 6, 1869 MARKED THE FIRST COLLEGE FOOTBAL GAME EVER PLAYED.
SO
MAYBE: "THE COMING ELECTION DAY, NOV. 6TH, WILL MARK THE 121ST
ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME EVER PLAYED. ON THAT DAY,
ONE TEAM WON, ONE LOST. ON NOV. 6, 121 YEARS LATER, ANOTHER GAME WILL BE
DECIDED. BUT WHEN PETE WILSON WINS, CALIFORNIA WINS, AND THE ONLY LOSER IS
DIANNE FIENSTEIN."
3) NOV. 6 1860 (130 YRS AGO) ABRAHAM LINCOLN, FOUNDER OF REPUB PARTY, WAS
ELECTED.
#2 is from the
ALMANAC OF DATES
---#3 is from the INSTANT ALMANAC
WILSON SPEECH
PRES: "THE SITUATION IN THE GULF BRINGS TO MIND AN OLD SEAFARING TALE,
ONE NIGHT AT SEA, THE CAPTAIN OF A PIRATE SHIP SAW WHAT LOOKED LIKE THE
LIGHTS OF ANOTHER SHIP HEADING TOWARD HIM. HE HAD HIS SIGNALMAN BLINK
TO THE OTHER SHIP: CHANGE YOUR COURSE 10 DEGREES SOUTH. THE REPLY CAME
BACK: 'CHANGE YOUR COURSE 10 DEGREES NORTH. THE PIRATE ANSWERED 'I OBEY
NO MAN LAWS, CHANGE YOUR COURSE SOUTH. I AM ON A PIRATE SHIP. TO WHICH
THE REPLY CAME BACK CHANGE YOUR COURSE NORTH
I'M IN A LIGHTHOUSE.
(ADAPTED FROM AN ANEC IN "THE EXECUTIVE SPEECHWRITER NEWSLETTER)
AMERICA TOO HAS BEEN A BEACON, A BEACON FOUNDED ON ROCK
DETERRING
AGRESSION WITH THE CERTAINTY THAT AN EVIL COURSE WILL COME TO RUIN, AND
LIGHTING THE WAY OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE FOR ALL THOSE WHO WISH TO FOLLOW..
CALIFORNIA HAS ALSO BEEN A BEACON, A LIGHT WHICH DRAWS AMERICANS TO IT
GREATNESS; WHETHER IT WAS THE LIGHT REFLECTED IN CALIFORNIA GOLD, THE
LURE OF HOLLYWOOD LIGHTS, THE BRIGHT SUNSHINE ON CALIFORNIA'S BEAUTY, OR
LIGHTHOUSE AT PT. LOMA, GUIDING AMERICANS BACK FROM SERVICE IN WORLD WAR I
CALIFORNIA IS A LIGHT WHICH CASTS ITS RAYS OVER THE REST OF OUR GREAT
NATION. THIS IS PERHAPS WHY AMERICA HAS ALWAYS LOOKED TO CALIFORNIA FOR
GREAT LEADERS
WILSON SPEECH
"HOMETOWN" AMERICAN FORCES PERSONNEL PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION DESERT
SHIELD:
1) CORPORAL ROBERT I. DEW, STATIONED IN CAMP PENDLETON, SAN DIEGO.
(**WE CAN FIND OUT IF HE HAS BEEN SENT OVER AS WE MOVE CLOSER TO
SPEECH TIME, SOMEONE IS WORKING ON THIS FOR ME NOW). HE WAS BORN IN
SAN DIEGO, WHERE HE IS NOW STATIONED, WAITING TO BE SENT OVER. HE
LIVED MOST OF HIS LIFE IN CALIFORNIA, BUT DID MOVE AROUND A BIT AS
HIS FATHER, HAROLD DEW, SERVED IN U.S. NAY SUPPLY CORP. HIS DAD IS
A VIET NAM VET. ROBERT'S PARENTS, SHELBY AND HAROLD DEW, NOW LIVE
IN JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
SHELBY DESCRIBES HER SON: "ROB IS 6'4" IN HIS UNIFORM, HE LOOKS LIKE
A POSTER PICTURE OF A U.S. MARINE." SHELBY DESCRIBES HERSELF AS A
"PROFESSIONAL MOM.' SAYING, "I STAND PROUD IN THAT POSITION."
SHELBY AND HAROLD DEW ARE ASKING THREE THINGS OF THEIR FRIENDS,
1) PRAY, 2) FLY YOUR FLAG, AND 3) VOTE TO BRING RESPONSIBLY PEOPLE TO
LEAD OUR COUNTY AND OUR COUNTRY. (THE MIDDLEBURG PRESS, AUG 16 ,90)
SHELBY EXPRESSES HER LOVE FOR THE FLAG, AND HER CHAGRIN AT SEEING IT
BURNED IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN A POEM, "AMERICA BURNING," A FEW LINES OF
WHICH GO
WILSON SPEECH
"HOMETOWN" AMERICAN FORCES, (CONT. ')
"BURN OUR FLAG, NOT ON YOUR LIFE,
FOR I HAVE BEEN A MILITARY WIFE.
NOW THE MOTHER OF A MILITARY MAN,
ON THIS I PROUDLY TAKE A STAND
LOOK BACK, AMERICA, AT ALL WHO SERVED,
THIS DISRESPECT THEY DO NOT DESERVE
=
SHELBY AND HAROLD WENT TO SEE THEIR SON BEFORE HE WAS TO BE SENT OF
TO THE GULF. HERE IS PART OF THE LETTER SHELBY LEFT WITH THE CORPORAL:
"
LAST NIGHT I LAID MY HEAD ON YOUR SHOULDER AND GAVE YOU A BIG HUG,
KNOWING YOU'RE GROWN AND TOO BIG TO HOLD AND PROTECT NOW ALL I CAN
DO IS ASK GOD TO HOLD YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS AND PROTECT YOU AS I USED
TO
YOU WERE HIS CHILD BEFORE YOU WERE MINE
GOD HAS GIVEN ME THE
STRENGTH TO SAY GOOD-BYE FOR A WHILE FOR YOU TO SERVE YOUR COUNTRY.' "
ROBERT'S BROTHER RANDY, WHILE NOT A MILITARY MAN, VOWED: "IF THEY HARM
MY BROTHER, I'LL REPLACE HIM."
CORPORAL DEW WILL BE SERVING IN GROUND SUPPORT MAINTENANCE IN SAUDI
ARABIA, HE IS A MARINE.
WILSON SPEECH
"HOMETOWN" AMERICAN FORCES, (CONT. ')
2) MICHAEL PIGEON. (I AM STILL WAITING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HIS
ASSIGNMENT FROM THE PENTAGON). PIGEON, 18, MARCHED FROM HIS HOME IN
DETROIT ON A 2,500 MILE TREK TO THE SAN DIEGO MARINE CORPS RECRUIT
DEPOT.
THE MARINE CORPS WOULD NOT ISSUE HIM AN AIRLINE TICKET UNTIL
HE DROPPED FROM 245 TO CLOSER TO THE 219 MAXIMUM FOR HIS 6'3" FRAME.
PIGEON LOST ABOUT 20 POUNDS IN GETTING TO SAN DIEGO. PIGEON SAID
HE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS PARENTS HOME BEFORE DAWN 2 WEEKS BEFORE HIS
WEST COAST ARRIVAL WITH A BACK PACK AND $40 IN HIS POCKET. PIGEON: "I
THINK I AM READY TO BREAK IN COMBAT BOOTS NOW.' "
- NOV. 23, WILL GRADUATE FROM MARINE CORPS. BASIC TRAINING.
3) NAVY WESLEY NIELSEN, LIEUTENANT; AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS INDEPENDENCE;
ASSIGNED AS PILOT IN F/A-18 HORNET FIGHTER/ATTACK SQUADRON VFA-113.
LT. NIELSEN IS FROM NEARBY LOS GATOS, CA. (**I AM WAITING FOR MORE
PERSONAL INFO ON HIM FROM PENTAGON). FIGHTER PILOT ON USS INDEPENDENCE.
4) AIR FORCE MARIO A. MENDOZA, STAFF SERGEANT; 60TH ACS TRAVIS AFB, CA;
SSGT MENDOZA IS AN AERONAUTICS EZUIPMENT TECHNICIAN.
5) AIR FORCE RICHARD J. HORAN, CAPTAIN; 336TH TACTICAL FIGHTER SQUADRON,
SEYMOUR-JOHNSON AFB, NC; CAPT. HORAN IS A WEAPON SYSTEMS OFFICER ON F-1!
WILSON SPEECH
CONVERSATION WITH OTTO BOS, CAMPAIGN MANAGER--ANECDOTES, SUGGESTIONS, ETC.
***LATEST POLL: WILSON LEADS FEINSTEIN 45% to 42% YAHOO!!!
1) WILSON'S VOTE FROM A HOSPITAL GURNEY: PETE WAS RUSHED INTO THE SENATE
IN '85 ON A GURNEY, HAVING BEEN BROUGHT BY AN AMBULANCE. HE CAST THE TIE
VOTE, THEN BUSH CAST THE DECIDING VOTE ON A BUDGET PACKAGE THAT WOULD HAVE
PROVIDED FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION (UNFORTUNATELY REGAN THREW IN THE TOWEL ON
THE DEAL, SO IT NEVER GOT REALIZED ACCORDING TO BOS). THIS IS A DRAMATIC
STORY AND SHOWS WILSON'S NERVE. IT IS ALSO A STORY BUSH IS LIKELY TO
REMEMBER, AND WILL PROBABLY RELISH RETELLING IT. ON MY ANECDOTE CARDS YOU
WILL SEE HOW I ENDED THIS STORY WITH A JOKE.
2) BOS TOUCHED ON HOW SAN FRANCISCO IS A VERY HISTORIC PORT, ALTHOUGH IN
RECENT YEARS ITS NAVAL ROLE HAS DIMINISHED. THERE ARE FACILITIES AROUND THE
BAY LIKE THE NAVAL AIR STATION, ETC (I CAN FIND THEM IF NEEDED) SAN DIEGO
BAY, ON THE OTHER HAND, HOUSED 1/3 OF THE US NAVY. BOS TALKED ABOUT HOW
MANY SOLDIERS AND MILITARY PEOPLE COMING BACK FROM ACTION IN THE PACIFIC
ARENA IN WW II SAW EITHER (IN S.F.) THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE OR (IN S.D.)
THE LIGHTHOUSE AT PT. LOMA.
3) ANEC: "YOU, HAVE TO ADMIT, THERE IS A VERY GREAT AND FORMIDABLE WOMAN
INV OLVED IN THIS GUBENATORIAL RACE
WILSON SPEECH
COVERSATION WITH BOS, CONTINUED
(3) in
BUT OF COURSE GAYLE IS MUCH TO MODEST TO ADMIT IT." (SHE'S
PETE WILSON'S WIFE)
4) DIFI LEFT SAN FRANCISCO WITH A 170 MILLION DEFICIT.
5) RE: ENVIRONMENT, BOS SAYS WILSON IS HOLDING HIS OWN WITH ENVIRONMENT-
ALISTS, BUT MANY WILL STILL VOTE DEMOCRAT, AS I SUGGESTED TO YOU
BEFORE, JUST AS MANY WILL AUTOMATICALLY VOTE DEMOCRAT ON EDUCATION,
REGARDLESS OF THE RECORD. BOS ALSO FELT IT WOULD LOOK A BIT STILTED
FOR THE PRESIDENT TO TALK ENVIRONMENT, SINCE HE DOESN'T ADRESS IT
VERY MUCH (ON THE OTHER HAND, IF THIS IS A PROBLEM, THIS MIGHT BE
AN IDEAL TIME FOR AN ENVIRONMENT SPEECH). REGARDING QUOTAS AS A
POSSIBLE BENT FOR THE SPEECH, BOS SAID THAT CARD HAS ALREADY BEEN
PLAYED, AND PLAYED OUT. BOS FEELS WE'RE NOT GOING TO GET ANY EXTRA
MILEAGE OUT OF GOING OVER THIS OLD GROUND. HE CONFIDED, QUITE
FRANKLY, THAT THERE ARE THREE AREAS WILSON MUST "OWN" BY THE END OF
THE CAMPAIGN
CRIME
*MANAGEMENT
*TAXES AND SPENDING
HE SEEMED TO FAVOR THE IDEA OF TILTING TOWARD A CRIME SPEECH
WILSON SPEECH
CONVERSATION WITH BOS, continued
6) ON CRIME: WILSON'S OPPONENT IS A "DIANNE-COME-LATELY" ON CRIME
SHE
CHANGED HER VIEWS ON THE DEATH PENALTY WHEN IT BECAME FASHIONABLE;
SHE WAS A DINNER CHAIRMAN FOR ROSE BIRD IN '86 (THE WATERSHED YEAR
WHEN THE COURT CHANGED); SHE SAYS SHE'S FOR A VICTIM'S BILL OF RIGHTS,
BUT SHE HAS NEVER LIFTED A FINGER IN ITS BEHALF, AND WHEN SHE LEFT
SAN FRANCISCO, IT WAS (AND REMAINS) ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACES
IN THE COUNTRY. HEY, HOW ABOUT THIS: "SHE LEFT HER CREDENTIALS IN
SAN FRANCISCO EVEN THOUGH IT'S IMPOLITE TO NOT CLEAN UP AFTER ONESEL
7) ON REAPPORTIONMENT, BOS AGREED, IF IT'S TO BE DONE, IT MUST BE DONE
SUBTLY (REMEMBER MY SUGGESTION THAT HEAVYHANDEDNESS ON THIS ISSUE
WILL REINFORCE "REPUBLICAN PARTY TOOL" IMAGE). BOS SUGGESTED WE MIGHT
NOTE : "IT'S WRONG, WHEN THE MAJORITY OF CALIFORNIANS (44 to 42)
IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS REPUBLICANS, AND THE DEMOCRATS HAVE A STRANGLE-
HOLD ON THE PROCESS..."
WILSON SPEECH
CAMPAIGN MATERIAL
1) "ONE OUT OF NINE AMERICANS ARE NOW CALIFORNIANS. THE STAT'S POPULATION IS
EXPECTED TO GROW FROM 28 MILLION TO 40 MILLION BY THE YEAR 2000. WILSON':
'QUALITY OF LIFE' MESSAGE OF HOLDING THE LINE ON CRIME, PROTECTING OUR
NATURAL ASSETS, AND CREATING MORE JOBS AND OPPORTUNITY WAS OVERWHELMINGL
SUPPORTED NOT ONLY BY REPUBLICANS, BUT INDEPENDENTS AND MORE THAN 25%
OF DEMOCRATS."
--S.D. Republican Businesswomen Communique 5/89
2) "PETE WILSON WAS BORN AUG 23, '33, IN SUBURBAN CHICAGO. HE ATTENDED YALE
UNIVERSITY ON A ROTC SCHOLARSHIP, AND WAS GRADUATED WITH A BACHELOR'S
DEGREE IN '55. WILSON SERVED AS A MARINE CORPS INFANTRY OFFICER, THEN
WENT ON TO EARN A LAW DEGREE FROM THE U. OF CA, BERKELEY. IN '62."
--Pete Wilson for Senator
3) "FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, PETE WILSON HAS MADE THE FIGHT AGAINST VIOLENT
CRIME AND DRUG ABUSE A TOP PRIORITY. AS MAYOR OF S.D. HE INCREASED
POLICE EXPENDITURES BY MORE THAN 50% AND DOUBLED THE NUMBER OF PATROLMEN
ON THE STREET. WHEN HE LEFT THE MAYOR'S OFFICE IN '82 FOR THE SENATE,
S.D. WAS THE SAFEST LARGE CITY IN AMERICA. IN THE SENATE, PETE AUTHORED
THE LAWS IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS AND BANNING THE
SALE OF DRUG PARAHERNALIA BY MAIL IN THE U.S. SENATE HE WON THE
COVETED 'WATCHDOG OF THE TREASURY' AWARD EVERY YEAR IN OFFICE FOR HIS
WILSON SPEECH
CAMPAIGN MATERIAL
(cont) ANTI TAX AND SPEND VOTES. PETE HAS VOTED AGAINST CONGRESSIONAL
PAY INCREASES
"
--PW FOR GOVERNOR
4) "AS GOVERNOR, PETE WILL DEMAND THAT ACADEMIC STANDARDS BE RAISED BY INST-
ITUTING MERIT PAY FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND REQUIRING ALL STUDENTS
BE EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN THE JOB MARKET. THIS
WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EXPANDED PARENTAL CHOICE IN THEIR
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, GREATER USE OF MAGNET SCHOOLS AND A 'MENTOR'
PROGRAM INCREASING THE INVOLVEMENT OF VOLUNTEER AGENCIES AND BUSINESS
ORGANIZATIONS. " --ibid
5) GAYLE WILSON: "A CONSTANT AMONG GAYLE'S VARIED INTERESTS HAS BEEN HER
LOVE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS. AN ACCOMPLISHED SINGER AND ACTRESS, GAYLE
PERFORMED FREQUENTLY AT SAN DIEGO CHARITY EVENTS.
(SHE) HAS BEEN CONDUCT
ING IN-DEPTH STUDIES ON TWO HEALTH CARE ISSUES: ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND
AIDS VOLUNTEER GROUPS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STAT
HAVE TURNED TO GAYLE FOR HELP AND ADVICE WITH THEIR LEGISLATIVE CONCERNS:
AND FINANCIAL NEEDS GAYLE IS AN ENERGETIC AND EFFECTIVE REPUBLICAN. SHI
IS CURRENT PROGRAM CHAIR OF THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL WIVES, THE PAST
CO-CHAIR OF THE REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S FEDERATED FORUM, AND SERVES AS VICE
PR ESIDENT OF THE NON-PARTISAN LADIES OF THE SENATE."
WILSON SPEECH
CAMPAIGN MATERIAL
6) *BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT HAD BEGUN, HE WROTE THE FIRST COASTAL
PROTECTION ACT TO LIMIT DEVELOPMENT OF OUR COASTLINE.
*HIS INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP BROUGHT THE FIRST LIGHT RAIL MASS TRANSIT
SYSTEM TO CALIFORNIA. WE BUILT IT ON TIME, UNDER BUDGET, AND WITHOUT
FEDERAL FUNDS.
*HE WROTE THE FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY LAW FOR THE MURDER OF FEDERAL DRUG
AGENTS
PW for Governor ("Visions")
7) *WILSON WAS NOT A MEMBER OF THE US SENATE WHEN THE S&L INDUSTRY WAS DE
REGULATED.
*WILSON COSPONSORED LEGISLATION IN '85 TO BAN S&LS FROM INVESTING IN
JUNK BONDS
*WILSON OPPOSED THE S&L INDUSTRY'S POSITION ON THE TWO KEY LEGISLATIVE
BILLS BAILING THEM OUT.
-Wilson Calls on Feinstein to Withdraw
Scurrilous S&L Ad. (PW for Governor)
WILSON SPEECH
POSSIBLE ELEMENTS
1) ANTI-CRIME/DRUGS BENT:
SINCE WILSON IS CRITICIZED BY SOME CONSERVATIVES FOR BEING SOF'
ON SOCIAL ISSUES LIKE ABORTION AND GIVING INTO ENVIRONMENTALIS'
PRESSURE, MAYBE THESE WOULD BE GOOD ISSUES TO CONCENTRATE ON.
PRES. COULD USE THIS TO TALK ABOUT NATIONAL DRUG WAR.
2) EDUCATION BENT:
WILSON HAS PROPOSED BOLD EDUCATIONAL REFORMS RECENTLY (SEE
ARTICLES' CARDS) ; PRES. COULD USE THIS TOPIC AS SPRINGBOARD TO
TO DISCUSS HIS OWN INNOVATIVE EDUCATION AGENDA. THIS IS
ESPECIALLY RELEVANT, SINCE AS GOVERNOR, WILSON WOULD JOIN THOSE
GOVERNORS ALREADY WORKING WITH PRES. ON EDUCATION.
3) FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY BENT:
IF PRES. WANTS TO HIT DEMS ON THEIR IRRESPONSIBLITY RE BUDGET,
WILSON'S TRULY EXCEPTIONAL FISCAL RECORD COULD BE NICE SEGUE.
ALSO, WE CAN GET MORE TAX JOKES (SEE ANEC. CARDS) WILSON IS
STRONG RELATIVE TO FEINSTEIN ON THIS ISSUE.
4) ENVIRONMENTAL BENT:
IF PRES. WANTS TO TOOT HIS ENVIRONMENTAL HORN, BY IDENTIFYING
WILSON SPEECH
ELEMENTS (cont)
HIMSELF WITH PRO-ENVIRO WILSON, HE CAN THROW A BONE TO EVEN SOME
MORE RABID ENVIRONMENTALISTS. HE COULD TALK ABOUT HOW THE
FIRST "CONSERVATIONISTS" WERE REPUB (T. ROOSEVELT), AND HOW PW
WAS PRO-ENVIRO BEFORE GREEN BECAME THE LATEST FASHIONABLE COLOR.
CAUTION: WILSON IS LEFT OF ADMINISTRATION ON SOME ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES, PRES. MIGHT NOT WANT TO GET IN ANY DEEPER WITH GROWING
NUMBER OF CRITICS TO THE RIGHT.
5) MILITARY BENT:
IF PRES. WANTS TO TALK ABOUT SITUATION IN ARABIA, OR, POST-CRISI:
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR DEFENSE BUDGET, WILSON'S MARINE BACKROUND
COULD TIE IN HANDILY, AND WILSON HAS GENERALLY SUPPORTED ADMIN.
ON DEFENSE ISSUES. IN LIGHT OF MIDDLE EAST EXPIDITION'S
POPULARITY, WILSON "MIGHT EVEN APPRECIATE BEING ASSOCIATED WITH
THE EFFORT BY HAVING THE PRES SPEAK ON IT.
WILSON SPEECH
MEETING WITH HINCHLIFFE, DAVIS, GROSSMAN, BLYMIRE
SPEECH IN FISCAL TERMS--"A TALE OF TWO CITIES" A CONTRAST BETWEEN
WILSON AS S.D. MAYOR AND DIFI AS S.F. MAYOR. HOW DIFI LEFT S.F. SEVERAL
HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS IN DEBT.
RE WAR--PATRIOTIC LANGUAGE. HOW WAR WILL NOT HOLD AMERICAN POLITICAL
PROCESS HOSTAGE.
BIG ISSUES: RE-APPORTIONMENT, ENVIRONMENT, CRIME.
RE: QUOTAS THIS MIGHT BE A NICE SEGUE FOR SOUTER UPDATE, RALLY. WE
CAN GET SOUTER'S VIEWS ON QUOTAS.
PRES SPEAKING BEFORE MEAL.
WILSON SPEECH
ARTICLES
1) (ANEC.) "'MY GRANDMOTHER WAS A FEMALE SINGLE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD LONG
BEFORE IT WAS COMMONPLACE,' SAYS PETE WILSON. 'SHE RAISED MY MOTHER AND
SHE WORKED AS THE HEAD HOUSEKEEPER OF A LARGE HOTEL IN CHICAGO. SHE HAD
COME OVER FROM IRELAND WHEN SHE WAS 16, IN STEERAGE. --SanJose Mercury
2) "THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN SOLDIERS HAD BEEN KILLED IN KOREA WHEN, IN HIS
SOPHMORE YEAR, WILSON CONSIDERED DROPPING OUT OF YALE. HIS COMMANDING
OFFICER GAVE HIM THIS ADVICE: 'LISTEN, MR. WILSON,' HE SAID. "I DON'T
KNOW WHAT YOUR PROBLEM IS. IT MAY BE A GIRL. BUT WHATEVER IT IS, IF I
CAN GET THROUGH PRINCETON, YOU SURE AS HELL CAN GET THROUGH YALE. AND
WHAT WE NEED NOW ARE SECOND LIEUTENANTS, so I RESPECTFULLY SUGGEST YOU
GO PLANT YOUR FANNY IN A CHAIR IN THE LIBRARY. --ibid.
3) "WILSON HAS OFTEN HAD TESTIMONIALS. FROM DEMOCRATS. ONE CONSISTENT FAN,
UNTIL SHE DECIDED TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR HERSELF, WAS DIANNE FEINSTEIN."
4) "WILSON IS CORRECT IN SAYING HE DID (BALANCE 12 STRAIGHT BUDGETS AS MAYOF
OF SAN DIEGO) WITHOUT RAISING TAXES, WHILE FEINSTEIN DID ADD SEVERAL
TAXES WHILE MAYOR." --San Francisco Examiner 6/8/90
5) "ALTHOUGH FEINSTEIN DEVELOPED A REPUTATION AS A FISCAL CONSERVATIVE IN H
WILSON SPEECH
ARTICLES
(cont)
HER NINE YEARS AS MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO, SHE DID RAISE SOME TAXES
AS MAYOR AND HAS PROPOSED STATE TAX INCREASES THAT WILSON HOPES
TO EXPLOIT IN THE GENERAL ELECTION RACE."
6) "THE CONSCLUSION IS INESCAPABLE--THE INFLUENTIAL CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF
CONSERVATION VOTERS THINKS THAT REPUBLICAN SEN. PETE WILSON IS A BETTER
ENVIRONMENTALIST THAN DEMOCRATE DIANNE FEINSTEIN." --S.D. Union 6/11/90
7) GEORGE WILL: CALIFORNIA'S GOVERNORSHIP IS SECOND ONLY TO THE
PRESIDENCY AMONG AMERICA'S GLITTERING POLITICAL PRIZES. AND POSSESSION
IT IS ESPECIALLY COVETED BY THE NATIONAL PARTIES IN THE TWO YEARS AFTER
EACH CENSUS CALIFORNIA REPUBLICANS KNOW THAT MANY MORE THAN FIVE
SEATS CAN BE GAINED IF THEY CAN INFLUENCE REDISTRICTING."
8) RE WILSON AD ATTACKING FEINSTEIN ON S&L INVESTMENTS: "THE CHARGES AGAIN
FEINSTEIN REFER TO THE PURCHASE OF THE DEBT-PLAGUED JACKSON COUNTY FED-
ERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN OF MEDFORD, ORE,. BY HER HUSBAND AND SOME OF HIS
CLIENTS FOR A FIRE-SALE PRICE OF LESS THAN $8 MILLION. THE BLUM GROUP
THEN RECEIVED HUGE SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT AS DID OTHER PURCHASER
OF TROUBLED S&Ls." --Sacremento (?) Union 8/14/90
WILSON SPEECH
JOKES
1) PRES MIGHT SAY: "CICERO ONCE SAID THAT TAXES ARE 'THE SINEWS OF THE
STATE. WELL, IF DIANNE FEINSTEIN HAS HER WAY, CALIFORNIA'S GOING TO
END UP LOOKING LIKE HULK HOGAN."
--Cicero Quote from WIT, WISDOM, & SATIRE. HOGAN FROM MI
2) DARWIN RANSOM OF THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED FOR ME THAT
CALIFORNIA IS THE LEADING BROCCOLI STATE IN TERMS OF BOTH ACREAGE AND
TOTAL PRODUCTION. THIS MADE ME THINK
a) PRES: "I'VE REALLY BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS TRIP TO CALIFORNIA
EXCEPT OF COURSE FOR A FEW ANXIETY DREAMS
I GUESS YOU ALL KNOW THAT CALIFORNIA GROWS MORE BROCCOLI THAN
ANY OTHER STATE IN THE UNION
NOTHING LIKE FEELING OUTNUMBERED BY A BUNCH OF VEGETABLES."
(LEAD TO: "BUT WE'RE NOT OUTNUMBERED IN THIS UPCOMING FIGHT
AND
WE WON'T BE OUTVOTED!!!")
b) PRES: "CALIFORNIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE STATES, EVEN IF IT
THE LARGEST U.S. PRODUCER OF BROCCOLI!!"
KA funny + topical capper to either of these jolces would be:
"when they told me you were having trouble with the 'Big Green' well, you can
just imagine what de thought!!
GOON YOUR
C
wants to talk about clean air bill
signed that week
enviro
80g
Ed Heidig
Wilson was cris co-sponson
224-9653
- Vigarously supports that
of wilson-Worth and
failed in senate
bill
- kick award in house
- Saluted the Pres
-Both working together
throughout process
to work out E
for introduces
responsible Clear Air legislati
man ket force corcept that would protect
-alterative feuls
both envino t
seon
RECORD OF
CONVERSATONS
22:1d
ul B.WHITE
A. BOS
E. HEIDIG
RE: Wilson Support
for Clean Ah BY
alway
& stand The clean air bill
twalking w/me in
+ in wash his
my Clean air Bill
Synddrs MJ-
call oto Bos
it
6
1st-uly calling, say you will
call back a couple adais,
Series of Questions ask for oth ? Cobculite
1) how well did the Pres f Sen
Wilson know 1 ea other at yale
Anto BOSS also is good
Donald
Brens
yd. (744) 3 7202229 2 2 Jack Flannagan
2) Did they play on same ports tos ?
will be 2132096765
Dany Thomas 7203232
teams
- call BEb brek
mere Broccoli grown
5)
in a couple of Days
Call MON)
California than
anywhere else
check
3) what is Wilson's far song ?
movie movie? ?
Pete's Dad osk Bob white
poem ?
food?
what polit figures does the
Sen admire ?
John Davies friend of PWIS
San Diego] through law school
619 231 - 8911
+ one of closest friend
7) How many kids does he have?
ages ?
-what is fam like?
5) How would you describe his
character? Extravent/Inmont?
Active ?/ Reflective?
Scholarly ?/ Common Sense ?
6) anyone that knows him from his
marine days?
1) any senators that might have
some interesting fories abouthing
Anti Drugs Crime still the big issues is
Wilson Campaign
Has known wilson
15yrs
Otto Boss, Sen Wilsons office
- Gail, sens wife
call for other
sances, ask
((
Gay will seams williams is her ant.
why the stupid wife
word talk -also, can 213-410-1990 cl talk to seno
11
Bob White Chief of Stalf
213-209-6765
B.Win Washington 2243841 Allown is asot
Pres & wilson
Coffic
Both went to yale
-maybe there are some anecdors
about their yale years
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GOVERNOR
UPDATE
TO:
JENIFER GROSSMAN/CATHY HUTCHINSON
FROM:
GARRETT ASHLEY
RE:
PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO SAN FRANCISCO
DATE:
AUGUST 31, 1990
Per Marty Wilson's request I am giving you an update on such
matters as headtable list and theme for the lunch on September 12.
HEAD TABLE
Governor George Deukmejian
Pete Wilson, candidate for Governor
Gayle Wilson, wife
Marian Bergeson, candidate for Lt. Governor
Joan Milke Flores, candidate for Secretary of State
Matt Fong, candidate for Controller
Frank Visco, State GOP Chairman
VFW Representative, Pledge
Bishop William Swing, Grace Cathedral, Invocation
Master of Ceremonies (To be decided)
VIP Event Chairs:
Katie Boyd
Gene Trefethen
Ben Biaggini
POSSIBLE AT HEAD TABLE
Assemblyman Ross Johnson, Republican Floor Leader
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Dan Lungren, Attorney General candidate
Tom Hayes, Treasurer candidate
The theme or themes that we will try to use will center around
patriotism, crime and leadership. A 14' X 6' banner is being made
for the Los Angeles and San Francisco events.
I will be doing the advance for Senator Wilson in San Francisco.
If you have further questions please call (916/446-5140) or fax
(916/446-5171).
Pete Wilson for Governor . 1990
2251 San Diego Avenue, Suite B-200, San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 260-1990
1900 "K" Street, Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 446-5140
11'5
Jg- -
call cathy
Hatchinson @ 6510167
Shis got a banch of
stable The Wilson
togo over "lyou.
WILSON PHONE COG
8/16 -called C. Heston, didn't have
anythingto add
-called B.Whit, expecting call back
-called Gay Williams, expect call
-called George will, asked for
article, see'y will my to get
message through
called Mayor O Conners office
619 236 6330 expect call
back from Petre Downy
-B white called back call him Men,
gave me 3 oh peep zcall
8/17 - CM for Carl Cammon, he wrote
article on Pete Wilson, did like
source for Wilsons Commandy ofc.
when he was in ROTC
- LM of Jack Valenti, expect call back
- Valenti called back will fax
236
619-6330
- LM for Mr. Dounes, Mayor of Conners
press see ing
- called Frank Clifford CA Times
CM
- called Jack Flannagor, he gave me 2
leads I signature in call him back
Monday
- called lay Thomas, out, call again men
- called John Davies, PWIS personal friend,
LM, expect call back tomorrow
8/20 - called agic dept, expect call back
- - agic. called back w/info
- called I. Daries, not there, call back in 20
- called lang Thomas / CM, expect call back
called Daries CM
-called B.W. CM
- called Jack Flamagen CM
-called R.Reeguns wice
R. Reagen 2135521980
- spoke w/Caths Goldbey, Pub Affairs
- will forx
- lamy Themas called, call him
back Thun for matrial
-called Deakmejian's opicale) 916445-2841
(916) 445 1764
(specheriting) lance Ezumi, CM,expeet call
-Called Cranstisms office in Can 2
- called Munay Flanders in Cranstins press office
-called Welly Hengis office MA
-called
T. cambells office
202 225 -5411 Ing
in Ca
De
- called Shamarajs office chick Tracy Smith not in
Congress man
-called Pas hayan s office 225-3341
Chris Cobb, says hell talk to
Chip + call back
-called Cong. lagomars inos off ic, spoke
w/ pres, they'll get back to me
-called Congs. Thomas' office, they'll get back me to
-8ot back Manower
-Called dengr. Gallegly's office
-Trisha called back, will call
of an answer
1 got Call back from Doukmijanis N.
lance 12umi (916) 445 1764
8/21
9:02 - Shumanp office called
X
- -called Isney back at Cengr. Campell's office, will call
-called Munay Flander (Creenston) busy
- called Cong. Moorhead's Ward Wice Alice Anderson
will call back
- -culled Cargs. Dre ier's Mrs
Brad will call sure back
-called any lewis office, spoke hell ul call Dave, back
- Gay called from Gayle Wilsons office,
will get back
-called Congressma Dornans office
Paul (Chief of Stuff Juill call back
-called Congr. Dannemaysis office
spoke w/ Paul Meral
- called Cong Cox's office MCa
(Peter Deen)
- called Cong Bill
Ting Krishen
served as Deputy Mayor of SD
sheel to
when Pete was Mayor
cover yes
Pareputer a
- -Called Cong Rohrabacher's office
Spoke w/ lany Hunt will set back to we
- called carg Packasisofice
Alona Evenelt will call me back
- Brad Smith called from Cong Dreins
Manswer 818 339 9078
office
-Called cang Hustens office
- Patnick Buchner will call me
back
called M.Flanders ,NA
-Called John Davies ,ch
-Abice Cangr. Moorehead's office called,
Thempson of
Moorehead knows PW
well, comes back turnanow
night, willgive me info
day after tomenow
- John Davies called,
has know Pw Jines 'S9, willget back to
me if he has anything
-
Alama from
Cangs Packard's office called,
will call back
-called Munay Planders (Cranoture)
don't want to contrib anything
Called Sen Maddiz office,
- Carl dewing will call me back
-called Ross Johnson's office
- Otis Turner will call beed
- Otis Turner called back, will
It back to me tomerrow
8/22
-called Carl deWing in Sen Maddys Mice,
hell get bacter up
- called David leso many at J. lewis's Its
225-5861
-called Mreg at Cong. Campbell's office "Louis"
will cull me back
-Tina w/Cengressome loves called
-Dave may wf Congr. 600 offree and
-May from Cong. Campbellis for
8/24 Alice Anderson ml Carg
Marehead
capable
respected
hand working
involved
1 Otis Tuner u/ Ross Johnoris
office called u/ anower
- cm for Otto Bus
- called San Dolis off if LM
-CM for Day Williams
Walt Rike (Press Sey
will call
back
8/27 -called Ken Dentsch, CM
- called Marty Wilson hill fax
acknowledgets (is)
-called OHO Bos ,CM
called OHO Bos, , LM
this list be
by white
1
thould nurbob
WORD DESCRIPS
1) Den Kmejian
2) Cranston
Munay Flanders in
-Califenia wiblife Act
to Chanstom-Raclewaod Cranston Rackwood
Press office
Karin
2242158
Walsey
Freeden of Choice Act
Sn 573-4577
3)
"scholarly", "articulate" "
Congr. Bill Themas calls Wilson
is he O kay ?
4)
March 1990
Izumi
"experieneed" "
Gouis address to
(Denkmijian
State repub convention
-den't quote Congressman Themas, seen
as divisive
- Pashayan in trouble
talk to in
1
Sen
San From - Ken
la gomansino
(916)
Maddy
9600- 945 leader of repubs
in state senate
- state smare
2
Congressment Carbell
3
(916
leader prepubs in
445
st.assembly
7448
Ross Johnson Oragin
5) Shumway "resoureeful"
6) Dannemeyer
"fiscally responsible"
7) Cox
"a leader"
"a forward -thinking leader"
smart"
8) Drein
9) (?) p. 35 (Blus ) TalcingChange of Aa'sFutne
Sen Dennis De concini (D-AZ)
"a fighter"
10) (?) p 37"
NY you Mario Cuemo"
"farsighted" (?)
(.."cl commend you be your foresight."
11) Congressman Lowery "Conscientous"
12) Beny Lewis "thoughtful"
"capable to best qualified"
11) Renald Reagan
(speech)
"courageous "(?)p2
"pineipled" Cp. /S
12) Congr. Hunter Pete wilson is
Ratnick
a leader t a
Buchner
friend to those
wishing illes 2 halt
the flow of drugs across
Am bonder
"stanchly anti-drug"
13) (compaign lit) "/18/ons"
"the Reggia-Jackson "hitting
"the home-runs "in local
politics
14) Cong Campell "dedicated"
is) Sen. Maddy "pogensive"
(6) Congresson Moorehead
Calls him "capable'
"respected"
"handworking"
"involved"
17) Ross Johnson Crebul leader NA
St. Assmbly)calls him
"intelligent"
"dedicated"
"
"forceful"
"dynamic"
End
-- AND AS WE ALL KNOW, DIFI CALLS HIM
SIMPLY "WONDERFUL"
--As FOR MYSELF IDCIICE TO CALL HIM
THE FUTU RE GOV OF CALIFORNIA
-GOOD HEAVENS, 1 THINK / MIGHT'VE EMBARASSED
PETE W/ALL THAT PRAISE WELL MARK TWAING
NURTURED BY CALIFORNIA son,
ONCE REMARICED, "MAN is THE ONLY
ANIMAL THAT BLUSHES OR NEEDS
TO." BUT PETE WILSON is ONE
OF THOSE RARE MEN THAT DON'T
HAVE MUCH TO BEEUBARRASSED
ABOUT
HIS STELLAR, +SPOTLESS
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 27, 1990
MEMORANDUM
TO:
CHRISS WINSTON
RELEVANT SPEECHWRITERS
RELEVANT RESEARCHERS
FROM:
CAROL BLYMIRE CMB
SUBJECT: PRE-ADVANCE
Florida
This will be a three-tiered event:
President meets and greets Governor and Mrs. Martinez at
the Governor's Mansion, Tallahassee. This will be closed
press with no remarks. Depart for Governor's Club.
President arrives Governor's Club for a Florida GOP photo
op. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes with no
remarks. President departs for Tom Brown Park.
President arrives Tom Brown Park for a fundraiser for the
Grant Campaign. There will be a VIP photo-op, followed by
the President's remarks (8-10 minutes). This will take
place at a barbecue site there. There will be approxi-
mately 1500-2000 attendees. The Tom Brown Park is a city
park in Tallahassee.
Other info:
-- Teleprompter suggestion.. NO!
-- Congressman Grant's wife's name is Janet.
-- As far as we know this is the only fundraiser the President is
doing for a Congressman.
-- Your Political Affairs contact is Sally Salmon x6573.
Kansas, Kansas Expo Center, Topeka
This will be a two-tiered event:
President arrives Kansas Expo Center for photo-op.
Luncheon remarks for Hayden for Governor. Remarks should
be 8-10 minutes in length. Ticket prices are $500 per
person and $4000 per table. They are planning on at least
1,000 attendees.
Other info:
-- John Pinegar, Campaign Manager (913) 234-6453
-- Kathy Peterson, Fundraising Coordinator (913) 234-6453
-- Political Affairs Contact is Valerie Musgrove x6573
-- Teleprompter suggestion
YES!
Colorado, Denver Convention Center
This will be a two -tiered event:
Photo-op
Colorado GOP luncheon, brief remarks, 5-7 minutes. Ticket
prices are $250 per person, or table prices range from
$2,500 to $25,000. He will speak at approximately
12:25pm.
Other info:
-- Prompter suggestion
YES!
-- Political Affairs contact- Valerie Musgrove x6573
-- Convention Center contact- David Clough (303) 640-8026
-- Kristin French, Colorado GOP Communications (303) 893-1776
-- Rhonda Bentz, Hank Brown for Senate (303) 756-7690
San Francisco, The Fairmont Hotel
This will be a two-tiered event:
Photo-op with VIPs
Luncheon, remarks to be 5-7 minutes in length, ticket
price is $10,000/table. They are expecting at least
1,000 attendees with 15 at the head table. POTUS will
speak at approximately 12:15pm.
Other info:
-- The Fairmont Hotel is the hotel after which the television
show, Arthur Hailey's "Hotel" is modeled. It's the hotel they
show during the opening credits.
-- Senator Wilson will speak before the President.
-- This will be taking place in the Grand Ballroom.
-- Herman Wiener, Fairmont Hotel, General Manager, (415) 772-5159
-- Marty Wilson, Wilson Campaign, (916) 446-5140
-- Ken Deutsch, Catering Manager, (415) 772-5186
-- Political Affairs contact, Cathy Hutchinson x6510
-- Teleprompter suggestion
YES!
Los Angeles, Westin Bonaventure
This will be a two-tiered event:
o Photo-op, San Diego Room, 20 minutes.
O Fundraising Dinner for Pete Wilson for Governor. POTUS
will speak at approximately 7:30pm for 8-10 minutes. They
have not sent out tickets yet, and do not have an expected
number of attendees, although my guess is 1,500.
Other info:
-- Political Affairs Contact, Cathy Hutchinson x6510
-- Campaign Contact, Joyce Valdez, Dinner Chrmn. (213) 624-1934
-- Teleprompter suggestion, YES!
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Finance Director
PETE WILSON FOR GOVERNOR
500 Sansome Street, Suite 610
San Francisco, CA 94111
Dear Ms. Hagglund:
Please find attached the suggested luncheon menu for the Pete Wilson for
Governor luncheon on Wednesday; September 12, 1990, for your review.
Under separate cover, I will confirm the arrangements we discussed.
We would appreciate knowing, by Thursday, August 30, 1990, the finalized menu,
so we may begin planning the arrangements.
The Fairmont Hotel is honored to have been selected for this prestigious
affair. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ken G. Deutsch
Director of Catering
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THE FAIRMONT HOTELS: DALLAS
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TURNED ROASTED POTATOES
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GRAND MARNIER MOUSSE
RASPBERRIES AND BLUEBERRIES
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August 30, 1990 6:40 p.m.
WILSON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: FUNDRAISER FOR PETE WILSON
San Francisco, California
September 19, 1990
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Pete
Thanks, George [Deukmejian] -- it's great to be back in
California for such a good cause -- helping out the man who's
going to be your successor. And what a great act to follow. 11
You know, when they talked to me about this fundraiser, they
told me they were calling because, they said, "it would be a big
boost if our party's number one asset came here to help out." I
said, "fine. What time do you want Barbara to be there?" 11
Looking around, I see lots of reasons why the California GOP
is going to be so strong in November: the rest of your ticket --
Marian [Bergeson] for Lieutenant Governor; Joan [Milke Flores],
for Secretary of State; and Matt [Fong], for Controller. And a
special thanks to Frank [Fisco, State Chair]; Katie [Boyd], Gene
[Trefethen] and Ben [Biaggini], who have done such a great job at
pulling this event together -- twice. 11
You have to admit, there's a very great and formidable woman
involved in this gubernatorial race
...
but of course Gayle
[Wilson] is much too modest to admit it. 11
I did have my doubts about coming back to California today,
though. Our latèst Agriculture Department figures show that your
state is the leading producer of broccoli. 11 Sort of gives a new
meaning to the Big Green movement.
Being in San Francisco reminds me of when I congratulated
the 49ers at the White House after their second Super Bowl. I
2
asked Joe [Montana], "so, what do you think about a 'three-
peat'?" He looked at me and said, "Mr. President, I thought you
were restricted to only two terms. " III
The 49ers are wonderful champions -- but we're all here
today to show the respect and friendship and confidence we feel
for another champion -- a champion of the environment, 11 a
champion for victims of crime, 11 a champion for the hard-working
taxpayer, 11 a champion of the American vision. 11 The Champ:
Pete Wilson. III
Listen to what people say about this champion. President
Reagan calls him "principled." George [Deukmejian] calls him
"experienced." Congressman Campbell calls him "dedicated."
AN
people
Congressman Moorchead calls him "respected." 11 And, as we all
know, even his opponent calls him "wonderful." 11 As for me: I
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The Pete Wilson I know is a man of principles and integrity.
That Marine haircut tells a lot about him. I can't imagine
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anyone else who would have the fierce courage of his convictions
to arrive via ambulance and a gurney direct from the hospital in
order to cast the tying vote on a crucial budget package. 11 By
the way, because of Pete's action, I was then able to make the
deciding vote. 11
You know, he may keep his Marine baton and hat behind glass
on the wall of his office -- but he brings that spirit of
dedication and discipline with him wherever he goes.
3
It was important to me to have Pete in the Senate. And it's
now vitally important to have him in Sacramento. One major
reason is that next week is the 1st anniversary of our
extraordinary Governors' Conference on Education. And I need
Pete to lead in this crucial work.
In the Senate he leant his strong support to my Education
Excellence Act -- and he backed my proposal for $1/2 billion
increase for Head Start. These are critical initiatives to which
we must commit ourselves if we are enter the 21st century with
our competitive edge of excellence. The bold education reforms
Pete proposes -- like increased academic standards; merit pay for
excellence; and required skills for students -- will guarantee
that federal proposals are carried through at the state level. III
And I need Pete to continue his environmental activism. You
know, in this area -- as in all areas of Pete's commitment -- he
holds a position of conviction, not convenience.
He wrote the first coastal protection act before the
environmental movement even began. 11 And in Washington he's
working with me on the Clean Air Bill -- one of the most
about
important gifts we can make for our future. I think of what
a
your
Ansel Adams said about this beautiful state: "It's always a
sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice
of stone and space." Pete will preserve that for our children
and our children's children. 111.
And these future generations also need the legacy of a
strong economy led by a Governor with a truly exceptional fiscal
4
record -- not a recession caused by tax-and-spend liberals. Pete
will give them that. After all, not only did he balance 11
straight budgets as mayor of San Diego, but he received the
"Watchdog of the Treasury" award in Washington for his anti-
spending role. III
As we look ahead to the year 2000, when California's
population could reach 40 million, we realize that this state
needs a Governor committed to the quality of life issues --
protecting natural assets; 11 fighting crime and drugs; 11
ensuring economic security; 11 creating more jobs and
opportunities. 11 That person is my friend, Pete Wilson. 111
And Pete knows first-hand the importance of what I want to
talk to you about this afternoon: our nation's commitment to the
situation in the Persian Gulf. As a former military man and an
outspoken Senator, he has always understood -- and eloquently
supported -- the absolutely essential need for a strong defense.
I want to reaffirm to you today why we took the step of
sending our troops half a world away. We were compelled by the
imperatives of the moral compass that guides our nation. We
absolutely could not look away from an aggressive act of
terrorism against international law and order. 11
Nor could the rest of the civilized world. The unity of
outrage across the globe; 11 the depth of support in the Gulf;
and the ferocity of condemnation in the United Nations are
unprecedented in the history of the world. Within the framework
of this astounding unanimity, I want to state again our pledge.
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There will be no compromise. III
For we are dealing with the future of the world, and the
laws of morality and justice that guide it. There simply cannot
be any compromise when the stakes are that high. 111
You know, the situation in the Gulf brings to mind an old
seafaring tale. One night at sea, the captain of a pirate ship
saw what looked like the lights of another ship heading toward
him. He signaled: "Change your course ten degrees south." The
reply came back: "No, change your course ten degrees north." "
The pirate answered, "I obey no man's laws. Change your course
south -- I am in a pirate ship." To which the reply came back:
"Change your course north -- I am in a lighthouse." 11
America and her partners are that beacon on a rock-strong
foundation, lighting the way through the darkness. III
We must not think about the Persian Gulf without remembering
our young men and women who are there, ready to stand firm in the
scines
desert sands against this threat to our world.
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People like 18-year-old Michael Pigeon, who wanted to join
the Marines here in California in order to serve his country in
the Gulf. The corps wouldn't issue him an airline ticket because
he was 20 pounds overweight. So he walked 2,500 miles from
Detroit to reach his dream -- and his goal. Not only did he make
it to camp, but he lost the weight And he says now that
loss
marching in combat boots will be no problem for him now. 11 Gives
a new meaning to "I'd walk a mile for a camel." 111
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And soldiers like Corporal Robert Dew, who was born and grew
up here. His mother wrote him a farewell letter as he packed for
Saudi Arabia, where he will be serving in ground support
maintenance. She told him: "God has given me the strength to
say good-bye for a while for you to serve your country. Now all
I can do is ask God to hold you in his loving arms and protect
you as I used to." III
I want to echo that prayer of Corporal Dew's mother, and I
want to ask all of you -- all Americans -- to do the same. Pray
that the young men and women of our country, and the others at
their side, will be protected and will return strong and safe to
a nation proud of its values of freedom and its tradition of
serving and protecting others. 111
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FUNDRAISER FOR PETE WILSON
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 19, 1990
11:45 A. M.
THANKS, PETE -- IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK IN
CALIFORNIA FOR SUCH A GOOD CAUSE. YOU KNOW, WHEN THEY
CALLED ABOUT THIS FUNDRAISER, THEY SAID TO ME: "IT
WOULD BE A BIG BOOST IF THIS COUNTRY'S MOST FAMOUS
deitspell out
REPUBLICAN CAME HERE TO HELP OUT." I REPLIED: "FINE.
WHAT TIME DO YOU WANT MILLIE TO BE THERE?" III
GEORGE [DEUKMEJIAN] (DUKE MAY JOHN) -- THANKS FOR
ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR WARM WELCOMES -- IT'S GREAT YOU'RE
HERE HELPING OUT THE MAN WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR
SUCCESSOR. WHAT A TERRIFIC ACT TO FOLLOW. 11
LOOKING AROUND, I SEE LOTS OF REASONS WHY THE
CALIFORNIA GOP IS GOING TO BE SO STRONG IN NOVEMBER:
THE REST OF YOUR TICKET --THOMAS HAYES, YOUR CURRENT
TREASURER; MARIAN BERGESON (BER-GUH-SON) CANDIDATE FOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; JOAN MILKE FLORES (MILL-KEE
FLOOR-EZ), FOR SECRETARY OF STATE: AND MATT FONG, FOR
CONTROLLER. AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO FRANK VISCO, YOUR
STATE CHAIR; AND TO KATIE BOYD, GENE TREFETHEN
FEH'
(TRUH-FAY-THUN) AND BEN BIAGGINI (BEE-AH-GIN-EE), WHO
HAVE DONE SUCH A WONDERFUL JOB PULLING THIS EVENT
TOGETHER -- TWICE. 11
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YOU HAVE TO AGREE, THERE'S A VERY GREAT AND
FORMIDABLE WOMAN INVOLVED IN THIS GUBERNATORIAL RACE
...
BUT OF COURSE GAYLE [WILSON] IS MUCH TOO MODEST TO
ADMIT IT. 11
ALSO HERE WITH US TONIGHT IS OUR BRILLIANT AND
HARD-WORKING LEADER IN THE FIERCE WAR AGAINST DRUGS --
OUR DRUG CZAR, BILL BENNETT. 11 AND ADMIRAL (JIM)
STOCKDALE -- YOU'RE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO -- AND YOUR
PATIOTISM AND LOVE OF COUNTRY INSPIRE US ALL. III
I DID HAVE MY DOUBTS ABOUT COMING BACK TO
CALIFORNIA TODAY, THOUGH. OUR LATEST AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT FIGURES SHOW THAT YOUR STATE IS THE LEADING
PRODUCER OF BROCCOLI. 11 SORT OF GIVES A NEW MEANING
TO THE BIG GREEN MOVEMENT. III
HERE IN SAN FRANCISCO, YOU HAVE SOME FANTASTIC
CHAMPIONS --YOUR '49ERS. 11 BUT WE'RE ALL HERE TODAY
TO SHOW THE RESPECT AND FRIENDSHIP AND CONFIDENCE WE
FEEL FOR ANOTHER CHAMPION: A CHAMPION OF THE
ENVIRONMENT 11 A CHAMPION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME 11 A
CHAMPION FOR HARD-WORKING TAXPAYERS 11 A CHAMPION OF
THE AMERICAN VISION. 11 THE CHAMP: PETE WILSON.
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LISTEN TO WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HIM. PRESIDENT
REAGAN CALLS HIM "PRINCIPLED." 11 GEORGE [DEUKMEJIAN]
CALLS HIM "EXPERIENCED. " 11 CONGRESSMAN CAMPBELL CALLS
HIM "DEDICATED". 11 CONGRESSMAN LEWIS CALLS HIM
"THOUGHTFUL." 11 AND EVEN HIS OPPONENT CALLS HIM
"WONDERFUL." III AS FOR ME: I PLAN TO CALL HIM
"GOVERNOR." 111
BECAUSE AS WE LOOK AHEAD TO THE YEAR 2000, WHEN
CALIFORNIA'S POPULATION COULD SOAR FROM 30 TO 40
MILLION, WE REALIZE THAT THIS STATE NEEDS A GOVERNOR
COMMITTED TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES: PROTECTING OUR
NATURAL HERITAGE; 11 FIGHTING CRIME AND DRUGS; 11
ENSURING ECONOMIC SECURITY; 11 CREATING MORE JOBS AND
OPPORTUNITIES. 11 THAT PERSON IS MY FRIEND, PETE
WILSON. III
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IT WAS IMPORTANT TO HAVE PETE IN THE SENATE --
IT'S NOW VITALLY IMPORTANT TO HAVE HIM IN SACRAMENTO.
TO BEGIN WITH, HIS BRAND OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM IS
THE KIND CALIFORNIA NEEDS. YOU KNOW, IN THIS AREA - AS
IN ALL AREAS OF PETE'S COMMITMENT - HE HOLDS A POSITION
OF CONVICTION, NOT CONVENIENCE. HE WROTE THE FIRST
COASTAL PROTECTION ACT BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MOVEMENT EVEN BEGAN. AND HE'S LONG FOUGHT FOR CLEAN
AIR: TO REMOVE TOXIC EMISSIONS, SMOG AND ACID RAIN FROM
OUR ONCE-PURE SKIES.
CLEAN AIR HAS BEEN ONE OF OUR ADMINISTRATION'S TOP
PRIORITIES AS WELL. I URGE THE CONGRESS TO SEND ME A
CLEAN AIR BILL I CAN SIGN. YOU KNOW I SENT CONGRESS A
COMPREHENSIVE BILL MORE THAN A YEAR AGO. AND I
NEGOTIATED AN AGREEMENT WITH PETE'S COLLEAGUES IN THE
SENATE. BUT I'M STILL WAITING FOR CONGRESS TO SEND ME
A SOLID CLEAN AIR BILL. WE MUST SEE BALANCED, RATIONAL
CLEAN AIR LEGISLATION ENACTED THIS YEAR -- BECAUSE IT'S
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ENDOWMENTS WE CAN MAKE TO
PROTECT THE ECOLOGY OF OUR NATION AND THE WORLD. III
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I THINK OF HOW THE LATE PHOTOGRAPHER ANSEL ADAMS
DESCRIBED CALIFORNIAN BEAUTY: "[IT'S] ALWAYS A
SUNRISE, A GLITTER OF GREEN AND GOLDEN WONDER IN A VAST
EDIFICE OF STONE AND SPACE." PETE WILL PRESERVE THAT
FOR OUR CHILDREN AND OUR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN.\
THESE FUTURE GENERATIONS ALSO NEED THE LEGACY OF A
STRONG ECONOMY LED BY A GOVERNOR WITH A TRULY
EXCEPTIONAL FISCAL RECORD. PETE WILL GIVE THEM THAT.
AFTER ALL, NOT ONLY DID HE BALANCE 11 STRAIGHT BUDGETS
AS MAYOR -- HE ALSO RECEIVED THE "WATCHDOG OF THE
TREASURY" AWARD IN WASHINGTON FOR HIS ANTI-SPENDING
ROLE EVERY SINGLE YEAR HE HAS BEEN IN THE SENATE. 11
NO DOMESTIC ISSUE HAS BEEN MORE ON OUR MINDS OF
LATE THAN OUR ECONOMY -- AND IT REMAINS AN ABSOLUTELY
CRITICAL IMPERATIVE THAT WE REACH A BIPARTISAN
AGREEMENT IMMEDIATELY. 11
WHEN I SPOKE TO CONGRESS LAST WEEK, I SAID I
WANTED TO BE ABLE TO TELL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THAT
WE VE TRULY SOLVED OUR DEFICIT PROBLEM. BUT, I ADDED,
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IN ORDER FOR ME TO DO THAT, THERE WERE FIVE TESTS THAT
THE BUDGET AGREEMENT WOULD HAVE TO MEET.
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FIRST: IT MUST INCLUDE THE MEASURES I SPELLED OUT
TO INCREASE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON
FOREIGN OIL. 11 SECOND: IT MUST BE FAIR TO ALL
PROGRAMS AND ALL PEOPLE. 11 THIRD: IT MUST ADDRESS THE
GROWTH OF GOVERNMENT'S HIDDEN LIABILITIES. 11 FOURTH:
IT MUST REFORM THE BUDGET PROCESS; AND IT MUST BE
REAL
AND FIFTH: IT MUST AVOID ANYTHING THAT WOULD
THREATEN ECONOMIC GROWTH OR RETURN US TO THE DAYS OF
PUNISHING INCOME TAXES. III
I WANT TO STAND IN FRONT OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC
AND TELL YOU THE NEGOTIATORS HAVE COME UP WITH AN
AGREEMENT THAT MEETS THESE TESTS. I WANT TO TELL YOU
THAT THE AGREEMENT REFLECTS NOT ONLY THE IMPROVEMENT IN
EAST-WEST RELATIONS, BUT ALSO OUR BROADER
RESPONSIBILITIES TO DEAL WITH THE CONTINUING RISKS OF
OUTLAW ACTIONS AND REGIONAL CONFLICT. 11 I HOPE WE
WILL SEE THIS AGREEMENT SOON -- AND I LOOK FORWARD TO
SAYING TO AMERICA: TOGETHER, LET US ALL WORK FOR THE
PROMISE OF AN EXCITING AND STRONG NEW FUTURE THAT'S NOW
WITHIN OUR GRASP. III
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AND THERE'S ONE OTHER SUBJECT ON EVERYONE'S MINDS
THAT I WANT TO TALK ABOUT TODAY: OUR COMMITMENT TO THE
SITUATION IN THE PERSIAN GULF. 11 THIS IS SOMETHING
PETE, A FORMER MILITARY MAN, UNDERSTANDS FIRST-HAND.
TIME AND CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE PROVEN HIM FARSIGHTED: PETE
WILSON HAS ALWAYS ELOQUENTLY SUPPORTED THE UTTERLY
ESSENTIAL NEED FOR A STRONG DEFENSE. 11
SIX WEEKS AGO, WE SENT OUR TROOPS HALF A WORLD
AWAY BECAUSE WE WERE COMPELLED BY THE MORAL COMPASS
THAT GUIDES OUR NATION. 11 AS AMERICANS, WE COULD NOT
IGNORE THIS BRUTALLY AGGRESSIVE ACT OF TERRORISM
AGAINST INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORDER. III NOR COULD THE
REST OF THE CIVILIZED WORLD. THE UNITY OF OUTRAGE
ACROSS THE GLOBE; 11 THE DEPTH OF SUPPORT IN THE GULF;
11 AND THE FEROCITY OF CONDEMNATION IN THE UNITED
NATIONS 11 ARE UNPRECEDENTED. 111
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AND NOW SADAAM HUSSEIN HAS BEEN GIVEN NOTICE BY
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THE EXTRAORDINARY JOINT DECLARATION THAT PRESIDENT
GORBACHEV AND I SIGNED IN HELSINKI. IT IS AN
ABSOLUTELY UNPARALLELED MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY: A
CLARION CALL FOR IRAQ TO COMPLY -- IMMEDIATELY AND
COMPLETELY WITH THE FIVE RESOLUTIONS WHICH HAD BEEN
SO URGENTLY ORDERED BY THE U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL. 11
AND IT HERALDS A NEW ERA FOR OUR WORLD: THE SOVIET
UNION AND THE UNITED STATES STANDING TOGETHER IN
VIGOROUS CONDEMNATION OF AN OUTRAGEOUS AGGRESSION. III
WHAT A DRAMATIC LEGACY FOR OUR CHILDREN TO
INHERIT: THIS STUNNING NEW PARTNERSHIP OF NATIONS.
OURS IS THE GENERATION TO FINALLY SEE THE EMERGENCE OF
THE PROMISING, EXCITING NEW WORLD ORDER WHICH WE HAVE
SOUGHT FOR GENERATIONS. AND WE ARE WITNESS TO THE
FIRST DEMONSTRATION OF THIS NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACE:
A UNITED WORLD RESPONSE TO IRAQ'S AGGRESSIVE AMBITION.
SO THE U.N., THE U.S., THE SOVIET UNION, AND
COUNTRIES ACROSS THE GLOBE HAVE ISSUED WITH ONE VOICE
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THESE UNEQUIVOCAL DEMANDS:
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ONE: IRAQ MUST WITHDRAW TOTALLY AND IMMEDIATELY
FROM KUWAIT.
TWO: IRAQ MUST RESTORE KUWAIT'S LEGITIMATE
GOVERNMENT. 11
AND THREE: IRAQ MUST FREE ALL
HOSTAGES IN BOTH COUNTRIES. III
HUMANITY ITSELF WILL
TOLERATE NOTHING LESS. III
IF IRAQ DOES NOT MEET THESE NON-NEGOTIABLE
CONDITIONS, THEN PRESIDENT GORBACHEV AND I AGREE THAT
ITS ISOLATION WILL NOT END. 11 WE ARE PREPARED TO TAKE
ADDITIONAL STEPS IF SANCTIONS AND THE QUEST FOR A
POLITICAL RESOLUTION DO NOT WORK. III
IN THE MEANTIME, ACTION THROUGH DIPLOMATIC
CHANNELS CONTINUES. LAST THURSDAY THE U.N., WITH OUR
SUPPORT, PASSED SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 666,
Frank ME Thrusun USUN
ESTABLISHING A FRAMEWORK so THAT FOOD CAN BE DELIVERED
UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION TO IRAQ AND KUWAIT FOR
HUMANITARIAN REASONS. THIS WILL PROVIDE A FAIR
PROCEDURE FOR ALLOWING FOOD TO REACH CIVILIANS IN NEED
-- INNOCENT CHILDREN, MOTHERS, THE SICK AND THE
ELDERLY. 11
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AND ON FRIDAY I SENT TO CONGRESS A REQUEST THAT
WILL PROVIDE THE LEGAL MECHANISM FOR THE U.S. TO SHARE
THE EXTRAORDINARY BURDEN OF OUR PRESENCE IN THE GULF
WITH OUR FRIENDS AND ALLIES. IT'S IMPORTANT THAT A
CONSIDERABLE PART OF THIS EFFORT BE BORNE BY THOSE
BEING DEFENDED AND BY THOSE BENEFITING FROM THE FREE
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FLOW OF OIL. AND I'M GRATIFIED AT THE INTERNATIONAL
WILLINGNESS TO HELP
LAST WEEK ALONE, PRIME MINISTER
KAIFU PLEDGED $4 BILLION; AND GERMANY AGREED TO
CONTRIBUTE $2 BILLION, TRANSPORT SHIPS AND PLANES. 11
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BUT WE CAN'T THINK ABOUT THE PERSIAN GULF WITHOUT
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REMEMBERING OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN THERE -- JOINED BY
BRAVE COMPATRIOTS OF ARMED FORCES FROM COUNTRIES
SPANNING FOUR CONTINENTS -- ALL STANDING FIRM AND
UNYIELDING IN THE DISTANT DESERT SANDS.
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YOUNG AMERICANS LIKE 18-YEAR-OLD MICHAEL PIGEON OF
DETROIT, WHO WANTED TO JOIN THE MARINES HERE IN
CALIFORNIA IN ORDER TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY IN THE GULF.
BUT HE WASN'T ACCEPTED BECAUSE HE WAS OVER THE WEIGHT
LIMIT. HERE WAS A YOUNG MAN WHO YEARNED SO DESPERATELY
TO DEFEND THE AMERICAN VALUES THAT MEAN EVERYTHING TO
HIM, THAT HE TREKKED THE 2,500 MILES FROM HIS HOME IN
ORDER TO REACH HIS DREAM -- AND HIS GOAL. NOT ONLY DID
HE MAKE IT TO THE SAN DIEGO BOOT CAMP, BUT HE LOST THE
WEIGHT ALONG THE WAY, AND TODAY -- MIKE IS ON HIS WAY
TO BEING A PROUD MARINE. HE SAYS NOW THAT MARCHING IN
COMBAT BOOTS WILL BE NO PROBLEM FOR HIM. 11 [GIVES A
NEW MEANING TO "I'D WALK A MILE FOR A CAMEL. "\\\]
MIKE'S KIND OF PATRIOTIC SELF-SACRIFICE REFLECTS
THE INCREDIBLE SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. SPLENDID
AMERICANS FROM CHILDREN TO GREAT-GRANDMOTHERS. THEY
GIVE OUR BRAVE YOUNG SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN LOVING
SUPPORT AND PROUD RESOLVE.
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IT'S TOUCHING TO HEAR OF THE GRASS-ROOTS EFFORTS
SWELLING FROM COAST TO COAST. RADIO STATIONS
VOLUNTEERING TO TAPE FAMILY MESSAGES TO SEND TO
SOLDIERS. ENOUGH COOKIE AIR LIFTS TO FILL CANDLESTICK
PARK. A PEN PAL NETWORK TO MAIL GREETINGS TO
SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN. ARMY MOTHERS ENCOURAGING
EVERYONE TO FLY THEIR FLAGS IN HONOR OF OUR YOUNG
PEOPLE FAR FROM HOME. YELLOW RIBBONS WAVING THEIR
BRIGHT, SILENT TRIBUTE FROM MAINE TO CALIFORNIA;
WASHINGTON STATE TO FLORIDA. 11 I'VE EVEN HEARD OF A
GROUP OF WOMEN WHO HAVE FORMED A GROUP CALLED MASH:
"MOTHERS AGAINST SADAAM HUSSEIN". 11
ONCE AGAIN THE PEOPLE OF OUR COUNTRY HAVE COME
TOGETHER TO SHOW THE WORLD OUR FINEST STRENGTHS --
AMERICAN OPTIMISM; UNITY; UNSELFISHNESS; THE WONDERFUL
VALUES OF FAMILY; AND THE WILL TO STAND UP FOR WHAT'S
RIGHT AND GOOD. 11 STRENGTHS THAT FORM THE VERY HEART
OF AMERICA -- AND THAT MAKE POSSIBLE THE FREEDOMS OUR
BRAVE SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN ARE STRIVING TO DEFEND.
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ONE OF THESE FREEDOMS IS THE RIGHT TO VOTE -- TO
CHOOSE OUR FORM OF GOVERNMENT. 11 FELLOW REPUBLICANS, I
CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING THAT WOULD BETTER HONOR THESE
HEROES THAN TO EXERCISE THAT PRIVILEGE. 11 AS WE DO,
WE'LL STAND UP FOR AMERICA. WE'LL SHOW SADDAM HUSSEIN
WHAT THIS GREAT NATION IS ALL ABOUT. III
I KNOW THAT EVERY AMERICAN LOOKS FORWARD TO THE
DAY WHEN OUR EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WILL
RETURN HOME TO A NATION PROUD OF ITS IDEALS OF FREEDOM,
INTEGRITY AND HONOR -- A NATION COMMITTED TO ITS
TRADITION OF PRESERVING, PROTECTING AND DEFENDING THOSE
PRECIOUS BELIEFS WHICH HAVE ALWAYS MADE AMERICA A
BEACON OF HOPE AND FREEDOM TO THE WORLD. III
THANK YOU FOR YOUR WARM WELCOME AND THE SUPPORT
YOU'RE GIVING TO NEXT GOVERNOR OF THIS GREAT STATE --
PETE WILSON. GOD BLESS YOU AND THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
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