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PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT: GOV. MARTINEZ DRUG CZAR APPOINTMENT
WHITE HOUSE PRESS ROOM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1990, 2:00 2 P.M.
During the past two years, we have devoted unprecedented new
resources to the war on drugs. And today, I'm very pleased to
announce another new step -- the appointment of Governor Bob
Martinez of Florida as America's new Drug Policy Director -- a
battlefield promotion for a leader who's earned his stripes on
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a state Drug Czar, and one of the first to bring the National
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America is making progress against drugs, and -- thanks to
the leadership of people like Bill Bennett and Bob Martinez --
will continue to do SO. III There are many battles ahead.
We're going to renew our call for Congress to pass a true crime
bill -- one that's tough on criminals -- not on police. We will
remain on the front lines. We will "Take Back The Streets."
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nightmare. Governor, we congratulate you -- we wish you luck --
and we will stand with you in this important fight. And now --
over to you.
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Biography
As Florida's 40th Governor, Bob Martinez quickly established a strong record of
achievement. Inaugurated in January 1987, Governor Martinez inherited a state
facing growing problems, but filled with great promise. He immediately set to work
tackling the state's problems while ensuring Its promising future.
He achieved his pledge to replace runaway bureacracy with a framework of
fiscal responsibility; to maintain the state's steady economic growth; to fight Florida's
drug-fueled crime problem; and to address such long-neglected areas as prison
overcrowding, the urban and natural environment and the needs of at-risk children.
Governor Martinez made Florida a leader in the nation's war on drugs. The
Governor traveled to South America to see first-hand the source of America's drug
supply. As the National Governors' Association's lead governor for substance abuse
and drug trafficking issues, he presented President Bush with a ten-point plan for
anti-drug efforts which were Incorporated into the President's National Drug Control
Strategy. He established Florida's Drug-Free School Zones to impose minimum
mandatory sentences on anyone convicted of drug activity near schools, and then
expanded the concept to cover other areas where children congregate, including
parks, playgrounds and public housing units. Governor Martinez also hired a state
drug "czar" before any such position was created at the federal level, and
successfully proposed state legislation authorizing the death penalty for convicted
drug kingpins. The Governor was one of the nation's first governors to use the
National Guard in drug-fighting activities, and he established the first Drug-Free
Workplace policy in state government in his office. He also coordinated agreements
with both the State of New York and the southern states to share intelligence
information regarding drug trafficking. The Governor's drug-fighting crusade
culminated in a 12 percent reduction in overall drug crimes in Florida during the first
six months of 1990.
Throughout his Administration, Governor Martinez has realistically and
aggressively approached the problems associated with Florida's greatest challenge:
balancing its rapid growth with protecting the natural environment that is this state's
greatest attraction. His efforts culminated in the establishment of Preservation 2000,
an ambitious land acquisition program hailed by environmentalists as the most
far-reaching effort introduced In any state to protect environmentally-sensitive land.
In addition, he implemented programs to ensure the quality of Florida's preclous
water supply and natural resources, and established the Governor's Task Force on
Urban Growth Patterns to recommend ways to prevent urban sprawl and the social,
economic and environmental problems it creates. Named 1990 Conservationist of
the Year by the prestigious National Parks and Conservation Association, Governor
Martinez has championed the environment, fighting oil drilling off the coast of Florida
and organizing a compact with other southern states to coordinate protection efforts.
He has worked to protect such water bodies as Lake Okeechobee and the
Kissimmee River in South Florida, the Wekiva River in Central Florida, and Lake
Jackson and the historic Suwannee River in North Florida; and he worked with
Florida's Congressional Delegation to expand and protect the Florida Everglades.
Under the Governor's direction, Florida's prison system nearly doubled its
capacity, with more prison construction than the two previous administrations
combined. Governor Martinez developed a mechanism to keep the state's worst
offenders behind bars longer and expanded alternatives to Incarceration for
non-violent offenders. In addition, the Governor developed programs that increase
taxpayers' return on their Investment in corrections by using Inmate labor to build
prisons, saving $359 million in construction costs, and by proposing that prisoners
with financial resources reimburse the state for the cost of their prison stay. He
staunchly supports capital punishment, signing some 140 death warrants and
proposing reforms to eliminate lengthy and needless delays and abuses of the court
system. In addition, Governor Martinez strengthened the criminal justice system by
targetting career criminals and promoting the rights of victims.
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Governor Martinez greatly Improved the protection of Florida's most vulnerable
residents - children and the elderly. He took dramatic steps to modernize the
massive Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, doubling funding and
tremendously Increasing programs for the elderly, children and other needy
Floridians. He organized the Better Living For Seniors program to improve services
for Florida's aging population, and his CARE program -- Children At Risk Embraced -
has improved opportunities for those who face the greatest economic and educational
obstacles. The One Church, One Child program placed into happy homes more than
700 young black children who once suffered from a backlog in a crowded system. In
addition, he cracked down on parents who fail to pay child support, enabling more
than 6,000 families to be independent from welfare through the recovery of child
support payments in 1989 alone. Through Project Independence, he helped more
than 100,000 Floridians trade welfare for work by providing education, job training
and social services, saving taxpayers more than $190 million in the program's first
three years. He expanded Medicaid eligibility to Include thousands more infants and
pregnant women, and he expanded services for abused and neglected children.
Florida's economy continues to prosper under Governor Martinez, leading the
nation in job growth and new businesses. More than 700,000 Jobs have been created
during the Martinez Administration, proof that Florida's economy is keeping pace with
the state's rapid growth. He established the Governor's Select Committee on
Workforce 2000 to address Florida's future labor needs, and secured the state's
economic future with the development of Spaceport Florida, envisioned as the
nation's first commercial spaceport facility.
Governor Martinez has served as chairman of the Southern States Energy
Board, and has received honorary doctorate degrees from five Florida colleges and
universities, including his alma mater, the University of Tampa.
Born on Christmas Day in 1934, Governor Martinez Is a native of Tampa and
one of five generations of his family currently living In Florida. He graduated from
Jefferson High School in 1953 and married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jane
Marino, in 1954. He graduated from the University of Tampa in 1957 with a
bachelor's degree in education, and from the University of Illinois in 1964 with a
master's degree in labor and industrial relations.
Prior to his election as Governor, he served two successful terms as the Mayor
of Tampa from 1979 to 1986. He served as Vice Chairman of the Southwest Florida
Water Management District from 1975 to 1979, and has served as the president of
the Florida League of Cities and a director of the National League of Cities. He is a
former school teacher and labor negotiator, and successfully operated his own
restaurant, Cafe Sevilla In Tampa.
Governor and Mrs. Martinez have two children, Sharon and Alan. Sharon and
her husband Neil B. Keen Jr., live in Tampa with their four-year-old Identical twin
daughters, Emily Ida and Lydia Marie. Alan Martinez also lives in Tampa with his
wife Shari.
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November 1990
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PROGRESS TOWARD A DRUG-FREE FLORIDA
September 7, 1990
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Legislation:
Death Penalty for Kingpins - Effective October 1, 1990, a person convicted
of purchasing, manufacturing, delivering into the state, or. being in actual
constructive possession of cocaine in amounts exceeding 150 kilograms, or of
other illegal drugs like heroin or morphine in amounts exceeding 30
kilograms is eligible for the death penalty if he is determined to have
evidenced a reckless disregard for human life implicit in knowingly engaging
in criminal activities known to carry a grave risk of death, and those
activities lead to their natural, although not inevitable, lethal result.
Drug-free zones - In 1989, three year minimum mandatory sentences were
established for selling, manufacturing. purchasing. delivering, or possessing
with intent to sell, deliver, purchase, or manufacture controlled substances in
or within 1,000 feet of a school. As of March. 1990, over 1.100 schools had
posted Drug-Free School Zone signs. A Broward County study of Project
C.R.A.D.L.E. showed that residents in one affected neighborhood saw a 7%
decrease in cocaine usage. This was concurrent with a decrease in crimes
committed against households as well as personal victimizations.
Effective October 1, 1990, persons convicted of selling. purchasing,
delivering, or manufacturing controlled substances or of intent to commit
these offenses within 200 feet of a public housing facility, public park, or
post-secondary educational institution will be subject to increased penalties
and will not be eligible for parole, control release, or statutory gain-time.
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Sales tax on illegal drugs - Effective October, 1988 the sales tax rate on
illegal drugs was increased to 75% of the estimated street value. As of
September 30, 1990. 4.091 cases had been assessed for a total of $428
million in taxes; $1,370,175 had been collected. Collections for fiscal year
1989-90 were $717,000 and $295,000 was collected for the first quarter of
1990-91.
Real estate seizures - As of October 1, 1989, real estate was subject to
forfeiture proceedings under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
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Alcoholic Beverage Licenses . Effective October 1, 1989, persons convicted
of any criminal violation of the controlled substances law may not be issued
an alcoholic beverage license for 5 years.
Revocation of professional and business licenses -Effective, October 1,
1990 persons convicted of felony drug offenses will be ineligible for state
employment, and professional. business, occupational, vocational, or trade
licenses throughout the period of their sentences or until a drug-treatment
program is completed.
Revocation of drivers' licenses - Effective October 1, 1990, persons
convicted in adult court of drug offenses will have their drivers' licenses
revoked or their eligibility for drivers' licenses delayed for a period of two
years unless the persons are dependent upon drugs and a treatment program
is completed. Persons found guilty of a delinquent act for drug offenses,
possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor, or misrepresenting a person's
age in order to obtain an alcoholic beverage will have their drivers' license
revoked or their eligibility for a license delayed from three to six months for
the first offense and for one year for a second offense.
Law enforcement Initiatives:
Street enforcement . State and local government law enforcement officials
from across the state met in 1989 to share information about street
enforcement strategies that work. A report produced as a result of this
meeting continues to be widely distributed.
Inter-jurisdictional task forces $ The Florida Sheriff's Association and the
Florida Police Chief's Association are given state funds toward the
coordination of inter-jurisdictional street-level enforcement operations. From
June to November, 1989 joint operations were carried out in 61 out of 67
counties resulting in over 6,300 arrests.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has designated
personnel in each of its five regional operations bureaus to coordinate and
assist local law enforcement agencies in conducting domestic marijuana
operations, fugitive and career criminal apprehensions, and marine and air
interdictions. In 1989, the "Domestic Marijuana Eradication Program"
resulted in 259 arrests and the eradication of over 79, 176 plants in over
1,153 sites. The Fugitive/Felon Apprehension Strike Team (FAST)
apprehended over 1,400 fugitives. All 67 Florida sheriffs have signed mutual
aid agreements. FDLE plans to enhance inter-jurisdictional cooperation
through providing specialized training.
During 1989, FDLE was involved in over 208 RICO investigations which
resulted in over 336 arrests and seizures/forfeitures valued at over $25
million. FDLE's Director of Criminal Investigation also participates in a
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formal review panel involving the Statewide Prosecutor, the Deputy State
Comptroller, and a representative of the Attorney General's Economic Crime
Unit. This panel's cooperative pursuit of complex and protracted cases has
resulted in over 1,237 arrests and over $79 million in fines, restitutions, asset
seizures, and forfeitures since 1983.
During 1990-91, FDLE will increase assistance with complex, multi-
jurisdictional money laundering cases with the addition of 25 positions
devoted to that effort.
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Narcotics Control Assistance Program - Through June 20, 1989, the
Florida Department of Community Affairs administered a total of
$20,516,328 in federal anti-drug law enforcement funds. Operations
supported by these funds have led to:
- the seizure of a total of 35,071 pounds of marijuana with a street
value of $81 million;
- the arrest of 9,457 drug offenders;
- the seizure of 2,596 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of over
$230 million;
- the seizure of non-drug assets valued at over $11 million; and
- the provision of treatment services to approximately 5,188 juvenile
and adult drug offenders.
Criminal Corrections and Rehabilitation
Prison beds - Since June of 1989, funds have been appropriated to build
18,844 new prison beds including 450 contracted drug treatment beds. As of
June 30, 1990, Florida's prison capacity was 43,215 beds.
Supervision of probationers/parolees - In 1989, 569 probation officers were
added and funds were appropriated for specialized supervision of drug
offenders. The 1990 legislature appropriated $1.9 million and 20 positions to
expand drug detection and treatment for persons on parole and probation.
DRUG TREATMENT
Legislation
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Involuntary treatment for minors P Effective October 1, 1990, procedures
for minors to be involuntarily evaluated and treated on an emergency basis
will be streamlined.
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Drug-treatment for offenders The Florida Drug Punishment Act of 1990
establishes community-based programs for the punishment/treatment of
selected non-violent offenders whose criminal activity is related to drug
abuse. Eligible offenders will be those who are found by the court to be
good candidates for rehabilitation. These offenders will receive assessment
and where indicated, treatment, intensive supervision and life skills
rehabilitation while confined in secure settings. The residential setting will
serve approximately 1,080 offenders per year.
Community-Based Treatment
Treatment capacity . State and federal funds available for treatment have
more than doubled between 1986 and 1990, from $43 million to nearly $92
million. During 1988-89, there were 82,839 admissions to publicly funded
substance abuse treatment programs.
Assessment and central intake a In 1989, 77 alcohol and drug abuse
assessment specialists were hired to support community-based treatment
programs. In addition, a pilot central intake program was initiated to
develop protocols for providing better access to community substance abuse
services.
IV drug abuse/AIDS response system Twenty-one treatment facilities
receive specialized funding to provide AIDS education, prevention, counseling
and testing services. Over 17,000 clients at risk for HIV infection were
given comprehensive risk factor screening.
Cocaine and other substance exposed babies - Since 1988, publicly funded
treatment programs must give priority to pregnant substance abusing women.
Twenty programs providing a full range of specialized services to pregnant
and post-partum women and their babies are being implemented.
Secure Treatment
Prison Programs . Florida's prison system has a four tier drug treatment
system for inmates determined to have substance abuse problems through
urinalysis testing and assessment. As of June 30, 1990, drug
education/awareness programs were at 12 locations with an annual capacity
to serve 2,700 inmates, the short-term modified therapeutic community was at
six locations with an annual capacity to serve 1,656 inmates, the longer-term
full therapeutic community was at 10 locations with a capacity to serve 615
inmates, and outpatient/aftercare services are available at ten locations serving
384 offenders. During 1990, this capacity will expand from a total of 6,660
people served annually to 18,802 persons served annually.
Drug intervention centers - On June 15, 1990, the Martin County
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Correctional Center was converted to a separate facility for the incarceration
and treatment of offenders with substance abuse problems and sentences of
three years or less. This is the first of a proposed series of facilities that
will operate as secure therapeutic communities.
Drug testing of offenders # The Department of Corrections currently tests
an average of 5,000 probationers and parolees per month. The 1990
legislature allocated an additional $1.9 million in federal anti-drug money for
drug testing and treatment of probationers and parolees. Approximately 35%
of these funds will be used for testing. It is projected that 74,443 offenders
will be tested during 1990-91 and 17,934 will be referred to treatment.
PREVENTION
Legislation
Drug-free workplace - The 1989 Drug-Free Workplace Act authorizes state
agencies to test applicants selected for special risk and safety sensitive
positions and all employees upon reasonable suspicion. The Act also
establishes standards for testing, confidentiality, and employee discipline. As
of May, 1990, applicants selected for any position within the Executive
Office of the Governor are required to take a drug test. This requirement
includes promotional appointments.
The 1990 Legislature directed the implementation of an actuarially sound
workers' compensation insurance premium discount effective January, 1992
for employers with drug-free workplace policies. In addition, companies with
drug-free workplace policies that bid for state contracts after January 1, 1991
will receive priority consideration when two or more bids are equal with
respect to price, quality, and service.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program . In July, 1989, the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement was authorized to administer a
statewide Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program. Through this
program, the Department trains local law enforcement officers to deliver drug
abuse education to elementary school children in the school setting. During
1989-90, 234 law enforcement officers were certified to teach the DARE
curriculum. These officers taught 30,900 fifth grade students the DARE
curriculum and delivered the visitation lessons to over 84,000 kindergarten
through fourth grade students during that same year. Plans for 1990-91
include certification of 160 additional officers and curriculum delivery to an
estimated 117,000 fifth and sixth graders throughout Florida.
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Substance Abuse Education for Recipients of First Time Drivers'
Licenses - Effective in January, 1990, recipients of new drivers' licenses
who do not complete an approved driver education course are required to
complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course.
School programs and policies . All public schools are required to have a
comprehensive substance abuse prevention and education plan, disciplinary
policies regarding sale, possession, or use of drugs on school grounds, and
policies regarding the possession and use of electronic pagers on school
property.
Program Initiatives
Alternative Education - ALPHA programs have been established in
seventeen of Florida's communities. These programs provide intensive
classroom instruction coupled with counseling services for elementary school
students who exhibit at-risk behaviors in the mainstream classroom. An
additional 22 programs were appropriated for elementary and middle school
students for 1990-91.
Community-based programs for high risk youth - Through the Governor's
Drug-Free Communities Grant Program, over forty community-based
programs receive an average of $65,000 annually to provide alternative
recreation, drug education and awareness information, life skills instruction,
and other prevention services to high risk youth and their families.
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Statewide coordination of prevention programs - Through the Governor's
Drug-Free Communities Grant Program, various statewide organizations that
have the capacity to impact large numbers of youth and their families, are
supported in their efforts to coordinate drug-prevention programs. Among
these programs are:
- Florida Drug-Free Communities Project provides training and
technical assistance to religious organizations in establishing drug
prevention programs within their congregations. Numerous religious
leaders have received training and a statewide teleconference with
seven remote sites was held in July of 1990;
- Youth Crimewatch, Inc. is coordinating implementation of drug-free
school zones programs across the state;
- Florida Parks and Recreation Association is training parks directors
in how to teach the anti-drug message to youth who participated in
parks recreation programs. Since 1988, 75 city and county facilities
have participated. This program has been adopted as a national
model for parks and recreation programs.
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Florida Informed Parents conducts Florida's Red Ribbon Campaign
as a year-long program to raise awareness about drug problems and to
encourage individuals and organizations to become involved in drug
prevention efforts. This program has also been adopted as a national
model.
- A Student Advisory Council for a Drug-Free Florida composed of
seventy-five sixth through college age students from across the state
are receiving leadership training and are providing recommended anti-
drug strategies. This group will publish a report in December, 1990.
- The Partnership for a Drug-Free Florida is coordinated by
representatives of print media, radio, television, and advertising
associations for the purpose of increasing the amount of anti-
drug/alcohol abuse advertising in Florida. Association members are
being asked to pledge 60 gross rating points or one-half page of print
advertising per week for one year. The program will be launched
during Fall, 1990.
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Bob,
The following is from a campaign
document. Use as a reference
only.
Sarah
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DRUGS
Situation Confronting Florida: January 1987
Four years ago Florida's crime rate was on the rise, fueled by huge
increases in drug-related offenses. From 1982 to 1986, drug arrests in Florida
almost doubled, from 36,179 to 68,747. Despite the pervasiveness of illicit
drugs, the state was doing an ineffective job of sending drug offenders to
prison. In 1986, only one of every six inmates entering state prisons were sent
there for drug crimes.
While considerable funds were dedicated to law enforcement activities,
corresponding commitments did not exist for drug prevention and treatment
programs. The state lacked a comprehensive program for community-based
and school-based programs to guide Floridians, particularly children, away
from drug use. Also absent was a program to recruit Florida's business
community into the effort against drugs.
Accomplishments of the Martinez Administration
Governor Martinez quickly established himself as a leader in the war on
drugs, both at the state level and nationally. He charted a balanced approach
to the drug fight that addressed all areas of the effort, including schools,
community organizations, religious institutions, businesses, law enforcement,
corrections and the military.
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The result of these efforts has been a change in public attitudes toward
drug use and a reduction in the overall rate of drug crimes. The Florida
Department of Law Enforcement reported that during the first six months of
1990, drug crimes -- both for possession and sale - fell by 12 percent from the
same period in 1989.
Another indicator of Florida's increasing success against the drug trade is
in the attitudes of young Floridians. A Pinellas County study of student
attitudes about drugs, released in August 1990, indicates that 7.4 percent of
just-graduated high school seniors consider it acceptable to experiment with
cocaine, less than half the 17.7 percent who considered it acceptable just six
years earlier. The same study shows that 42.1 percent of this year's seniors
accepted experimenting with marijuana, down one-fifth from the 52.1 percent
who felt that way in 1984.
The nation's governors have recognized Governor Martinez's leadership
in the drug fight, naming him the lead Governor on substance abuse and drug
trafficking issues for the National Governors' Association. New York's
governor signed an agreement with Florida to exchange important information
about drug dealers and other criminals and credited Governor Martinez with
many innovations in the fight against drugs.
Governor Martinez toured the drug-producing nations of Central and
South America, and developed a 10-point program that President George Bush
incorporated into his National Drug Control Strategy one year ago. The
Governor also hired the nation's first "drug czar" in 1988 and by executive
order established the Governor's Drug Policy Task Force, which continues to
coordinate the state's anti-drug activities and make important
recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
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An important Martinez Administration initiative recommended by the
task force was the establishment of "drug-free zones" throughout the state, to
stake out areas that can serve as sanctuaries for youngsters to avoid contact
with the drug culture. At the Governor's urging, the 1989 Legislature created
Drug-Free School Zones, declaring the area within 1,000 feet of all public
schools to be off-limits to drug dealers. Anyone convicted of a drug crime
within a zone faces a stiffer sentence, and offenses involving the most serious
drugs carry a mandatory sentence of at least three years in prison. This year,
the Governor successfully pushed through an expansion of the zone concept,
adding areas within 200 feet of public parks and playgrounds, public housing
areas, and public colleges and universities.
The Governor also brought the fight against drugs directly into the school
room, personally visiting dozens of schools throughout the state -- averaging as
many as two a month -- to teach students about the dangers of drugs.
Governor Martinez also implemented Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or
D.A.R.E., an innovative program designed to prevent substance abuse through
education for children from kindergarten through sixth grade. Uniformed
officers teach fifth- and sixth-graders in the classroom, providing accurate
information about alcohol and drugs and showing students how to resist
pressure to use drugs. Four years ago D.A.R.E. did not exist on a statewide
basis, but this school year some 117,000 of Florida's public school fifth- and
sixth-graders -- 44 percent of the total in those grades - will receive D.A.R.E.
training.
Governor Martinez also turned to Florida's communities to change
attitudes about drugs. Working with Florida Informed Parents for a Drug Free
Youth, the Governor helped develop the state's annual Red Ribbon program to
convince children to "Just Say No!" to drugs.
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Another major community initiative of the Martinez Administration is the
Inner Cities Action Team. More than 40 programs are currently funded
through the Governor's discretionary portion of federal Drug-Free Schools and
Communities funds to provide drug prevention services to high-risk youth.
Governor Martinez established the Partnership for a Drug-Free Florida, a
consortium of media and advertising leaders that will increase the amount of
advertising to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in Florida. Members have been
asked to provide substantial free media time, and the program will be launched
this fall.
Believing that state government -- as the largest non-military employer in
Florida -- must lead the way in maintaining drug-free workplaces, the
Governor won approval for a limited drug-testing program for state
government; the program has been implemented in the Executive Office of the
Governor, and the results to date show the Governor's Office is drug-free and
drug users understand they need not apply for positions within the office.
Governor Martinez issued an executive order directing agencies under his
control to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act, and the Governor's Office
has assisted as drug-free workplace programs have spread to local
governments and businesses through chambers of commerce. In early 1988,
only about half of Florida's cities had such programs in place, but by June 1990
that number had climbed to nine in ten cities; more than half of those cities that
have drug-free workplace programs test job applicants for drugs.
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Governor Martinez also turned to Florida's business community to stem
the tide of drug and alcohol abuse, which together cost Florida businesses an
estimated $7.4 billion per year in lost productivity, health care payments,
workers' compensation and more. The Governor made the business
community full partners in the work of the Drug Policy Task Force, and took
several steps to establish drug-free workplace programs throughout the state.
The Governor won approval of a program of incentives for businesses to
maintain drug-free workplaces, including reduced workers' compensation
premiums for businesses that have drug-free workplace policies, more
favorable consideration for state contracts for firms with such policies, and
restrictions on benefits for workers injured on the job as a result of drug use.
He also promoted public safety legislation to ensure that commercial vehicle
operators and harbor pilots are free from drugs.
The Martinez Administration also pushed through several measures to
penalize drug users who seek privileges from the state. As a result of these
reforms, persons convicted of certain drug offenses face revocation of their
drivers' licenses, professional and business licenses and alcoholic beverage
licenses. In addition, real estate is now subject to forfeiture proceedings under
the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
Another important component in the state's efforts to reduce drug use is
the successful treatment of citizens who do engage in drug activity. State and
federal appropriations for substance abuse treatment in Florida have more than
doubled between 1986 and 1990, from $43 million in 1985-86 to almost $92
million in 1989-90.
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Florida's criminal justice system has improved its ability to punish drug
offenders, reflected in a doubling since 1986 of the percentage of inmates who
enter the prison system because of drug crimes. The Department of
Corrections has established a nationally recognized four-tiered Substance
Abuse Treatment Program that this year will increase its capacity from a total
of 6,660 people served annually to 18,802 annually. In addition, the Martin
County Correctional Center was converted earlier this year to a separate
facility for the incarceration and treatment of offenders with substance abuse
problems and sentences of three years or less.
The Department of Corrections currently conducts drug tests on an
average of 5,000 probationers and parolees per month, and projects that 74,443
offenders will be tested during the current fiscal year and 17,934 will be
referred for treatment.
The Administration is currently implementing the Juvenile Justice System
Reform Act adopted earlier this year. The Act requires the development of a
case management system to deal with juvenile cases, including drug cases, and
provides for intense treatment in small facilities for habitual offenders. The Act
also institutes a comprehensive assessment process to guide decisions about
the placement of juvenile offenders, and requires an intensive aftercare
program.
The final component of the drug fight is continued enforcement, and the
Martinez Administration has been an innovator in bringing a wide variety of
resources into the enforcement effort.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has received much support
for drug enforcement squads to reduce the amount of substance abuse
throughout the state. Under the Martinez Administration, FDLE has added 59
positions and more than $3.1 million for its drug-fighting squads, and the
Administration has directed more than $20 million to local law enforcement
agencies to combat drugs.
Governor Martinez was among the nation's first Governors to recruit his
state National Guard into the drug war. The Florida National Guard has been
instrumental in the eradication of illegal drugs throughout the state. Since
April 1989, the Florida National Guard has assisted the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration, U.S. Customs Service, FDLE and various local law
enforcement agencies in a combined effort to stop the flow of illegal drugs in
Florida. To date the Florida Guard has assisted in seizing more than $443
million in cocaine, marijuana, heroin, contraband and cash. In Operation
Guardian, the Florida National Guard has helped agencies search ports of entry
around the state for illegal drugs.
Governor Martinez also led the state in sending a clear message to the
masterminds of Florida's drug trade when he proposed and then signed
legislation authorizing the death penalty for drug kingpins. Individuals who
are convicted of trafficking in 150 kilograms (330 pounds) or more of cocaine or
30 kilograms (66 pounds) or more of opiates can receive a death sentence if
they are determined to have the kind of reckless disregard for human life
implicit in knowingly engaging in criminal activities that so clearly can cause
the death of another.
Sept. 5 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
Remarks at a White House Briefing on
drug addicts who are getting help, seen the
I
National Drug Control Strategy
families, the neighborhoods, the whole com-
hav
munities that are being restored to health
ide
September 5, 1990
and safety.
line
I think back to Erma Scales who took
Wa
I wanted to come over here today just to
back a part of Acres Homes, a big park
of
make a brief statement prior to Bill Ben-
there-part of my old congressional district
you
nett's presentation. One year ago today, I
in Houston. Heroes like Al Brooks in that
tur
announced one of the most important initia-
Baptist church basement in Kansas City-
Bil
tives of our administration: the National
he just had enough and decided to do some-
Gc
Drug Control Strategy, a blueprint-a clear
thing on his own and mobilize the spirit of
blueprint-for the war on drugs. We've de-
that community. The rallying cry of Father
No
voted unprecedented new resources to the
George Clements in Chicago-here's the
R
fight-new material, new money, new man-
way he put it: "There are more of us than
Bt
agement, new manpower. And this is true
there are of them." Just those few words,
Re
virtually across the board: for law enforce-
and mobilized opinion and got community
ar
ment; for treatment; for school, community,
action going.
D
and workplace prevention; and for our
friends in Latin America. We've pulled the
So, while the statistics are good, progress
entire Federal effort together. We've given
can't be measured only by statistics. The
every participating Department a clear
past year has also seen a fundamental
antidrug mission. And we've joined hands
change in attitude, a growing awareness
with State and local governments-and of
that drugs can take away your family, your
course, private citizens-all across the coun-
job, your health, your freedom and, yes,
S
try. Never before has so much effort, in-
even your life. We've also seen stunning
0
volving so many people, been applied to
new successes in law enforcement in both
I
the scourge of drugs.
this country and Latin America that are dif-
S
ficult to measure by statistics alone. There
In a moment, as I say, our very able drug
are drug lords who-arrogant and free only
czar, Bill Bennett, will give you a more de-
a year ago-are today behind bars or on the
tailed assessment of the progress that the
run, or have already paid the ultimate price
Nation's already made, what we've done
for a life of crime and violence.
and, of course, what is left to be done. But
I'm here because I wanted to tell you per-
Today's good news that Bill is going to
sonally that I think America is making
share with you is welcome. We've made
progress against drugs and will continue to
important progress. But clearly, that's not
do so. The crisis is far from over, but there
enough. There is still too much violence,
are clear signs of progress. So-called "casual
too much destruction, too many innocent
drug use" is continuing to decline. There
victims. Drugs are still an international
are early promising signs that even the
menace. So, we're going to stick to this
problem of hardcore addiction has taken a
comprehensive drug strategy. We're going
turn for the better. Today in America, co-
to renew our call for Congress to pass a true
caine is harder to find, more expensive, less
crime bill-one that's tough on the crimi-
pure than it was just one year ago.
nals and not on the police. My administra-
tion will remain on the front lines until this
Statistics like these help put perspective
scourge is licked for good. Block by block,
in the very real progress that we've made
school by school, child by child, we will
in this war on drugs. Too often, public at-
take back the streets. We will never surren-
tention focuses only on the face of the
der. I know that other subjects are preoccu-
battle-the drive-by shootings and the hor-
pying all of us these days. But this one re-
rible individual tragedies. The other side
mains number one It will continue to
might not make good television. But many
remain number one when the international
of you in the press have traveled with me
situation has calmed down-an entirely dif-
this past year. We've seen the recovering
ferent climate.
and thats not going to change with a
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change in leadership
dont say
#1
but it is still a high
priority
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / Sept. 5
:he
I want to thank all of those here who
White House Fact Sheet on the
m-
have been laboring, sometimes without
Commercial Space Launch Policy
.lth
identity or without acclaim, on the front
September 5, 1990
lines. I am proud of the work of Judge
bok
Walton and, of course, Bill Bennett and all
Policy Findings
ark
of you, and I want to thank you for what
rict
you're doing, and keep it up. I now will
A commercial space launch industry can
that
turn the podium over to our able drug czar,
provide many benefits to the U.S. including
Bill Bennett. Thank you all very much.
indirect benefits to U.S. national security.
y-
Good luck.
The long-term goal of the United States is
me-
a free and fair market in which U.S. indus-
t of
try can compete. To achieve this, a set of
:her
Note. The President spoke at 11:11 a.m. in
coordinated actions is needed for dealing
the
Room 450 of the Old Executive Office
with international competition in launch
han
Building. In his remarks, he referred to
goods and services in a manner that is con-
rds,
Reggie Walton, Associate Director for State
sistent with our nonproliferation and tech-
nity
and Local Affairs in the Office of National
nology transfer objectives. These actions
Drug Control Policy.
must address both the short term (actions
which will affect competitiveness over ap-
gress
The
proximately the next 10 years) and those
ental
which will have their principal effect in the
longer term (i.e. after approximately the
ness
year 2000).
your
-In the near term, this includes trade
yes,
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater
ning
agreements and enforcement of those
on the Commercial Space Launch
both
agreements to limit unfair competition.
Policy
It also includes the continued use of
e dif-
here
September 5, 1990
U.S.-manufactured launch vehicles for
only
launching U.S. Government satellites.
The President has approved a new Na-
1 the
-For the longer term, the United States
tional Space Policy Directive providing im-
should take actions to encourage tech-
price
portant guidance which will further encour-
nical improvements to reduce the cost
age the growth of U.S. private sector space
and increase the reliability of U.S. space
ig to
activities. This policy, developed by the
launch vehicles.
made
Vice President and the National Space
S not
Implementing Actions
Council, is completely consistent with and
ence,
provided the policy framework for the
U.S. Government satellites will be
ocent
President's August 22, 1990, decision re-
launched on U.S.-manufactured launch ve-
tional
garding participation by a U.S. firm in Aus-
hicles unless specifically exempted by the
) this
President.
tralia's Cape York space launch project. The
going
policy supplements the National Space
Consistent with guidelines to be devel-
1 true
Policy which the President approved on
oped by the National Space Council, U.S.
crimi-
Government agencies will actively consider
November 2, 1989.
histra-
commercial space launch needs and factor
il this
The commercial space launch policy rec-
them into their decisions on improvements
block,
ognizes the many benefits which a commer-
in launch infrastructure and launch vehicles
e will
cial space launch industry provides to the
aimed at reducing cost and increasing re-
United States. It balances launch industry
urren-
sponsiveness and reliability of space launch
needs with those of other industries and
eoccu-
vehicles.
ne re-
with important national security interests,
The U.S. Government will enter into ne-
ue to
and establishes the long term goal of a free
gotiations to achieve agreement with the
itional
and fair market in which U.S. industry can
European Space Agency (ESA), ESA
ly dif-
compete. The policy specifies a coordinated
member states, and others as appropriate,
set of actions for the next 10 years aimed at
which defines principles of free and fair
achieving this goal.
trade.
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Florida / 81
MARTINEZ, Robert, 1987-
Born in Tampa, Florida on December 25, 1934, the son of Serafin Mar-
tinez and Ida Carreno Martinez; a Roman Catholic, he married Mary Jane
Marino in 1954. The couple have two children, Sharon and Alan.
A lifelong resident of Tampa, Martinez attended local public schools
FLORIDA
there. He earned a B.S. from the University of Tampa and a master's
degree in labor and industrial relations from the University of Illinois.
Martinez held a number of jobs before seeking public office. A one-time
restaurant worker, he spent seven years as a classroom teacher and a total
of 12 years in the field of education. During his teaching career, he helped
lead a teachers' union strike against the policies of Governor Claude R.
Kirk, Jr. He also served as a labor consultant specializing in the area of
employee relations.
After a career in private business, Martinez was elected mayor of
Tampa in 1979. He was re-elected in 1983 with 81 percent of the vote. As
mayor, Martinez practiced a conservative approach to government that
lowered property taxes, decreased the number of city employees, and
improved the quality of life. During his tenure as mayor, the city was hailed
as one of the 10 "megatrend" cities of the future in the United States, and
its robust, diversified economy was seen as a model for growth. Futurist
John Naisbett highlighted Tampa as one of the 10 best sites in the nation
for small business growth and development.
While mayor, Martinez was a member of the U.S. Conference of
Mayors, a member of the Board of Directors of the National League of
Cities, and president of the Florida League of Cities. One of the political
highlights of his second term in office was being chosen as a featured
speaker at the 1984 Republican National Convention.
With incumbent Governor Robert Graham constitutionally ineligible
to serve a third term in 1986, the governor's race was wide open. Martinez
resigned as mayor of Tampa in the summer of 1986 to campaign for the
governorship, an office that only one Republican had won in the last
century. From the start, Martinez was seen as the party's best hope of
securing the governorship. The grandson of Spanish immigrants, Martinez
and the Republicans hoped to capitalize on the state's changing demo-
graphics: Republican registration had been swelled by newcomers, re-
tirees from the Midwest and increasing numbers of naturalized Cuban
exiles. Martinez drew a good share of his strength from Miami's Cuban
population, which had become overwhelmingly Republican. Political ob-
servers were unclear, however, as to whether non-Hispanic Republicans
outside of his Tampa Bay base would support him in a climate where
cultural divisions were pronounced. Old-line Republicans had initial
doubts that someone of Hispanic origin could be elected to statewide
office. Martinez also had some problems with party regulars due to his late
82 / Florida
conversion to the Republican party. Since he had officially become
Republican only in 1983, his endorsement of Jimmy Carter in 1980 enabled a
first
his opponents to confront him with the fact that he had opposed the
ous
election of Ronald Reagan.
school
Martinez built his campaign around his experience as a public official
supp
and reputation as a strong and effective manager. A stern opponent of
rapid
crime, he pledged to trim $800 million in waste from the state's $16 billion
budget, and pledged no new taxes. He faced three opponents in the race
com
for the Republican gubernatorial nomination: Lou Frey, a 52-year-old
lead
former congressman from the Orlando area; Tom Gallagher, a 42-year-old
crat
state representative from Miami; and 48-year-old conservative Chester
he
Clem from Vero Beach. Because no candidate won a majority of the vote,
to
a runoff election was necessary between Martinez and his leading rival,
Lou Frey. Martinez missed winning the nomination in the first primary by
mo
a few thousand votes. After his narrow miss, he asked his opponent, who
rep
had previously lost bids for the governorship in 1978 and for a U.S. Senate
seat in 1980, to drop out of the race in the name of party unity. Frey,
however, declined. Martinez officially won the Republican gubernatorial
nat
nomination in the September 30, 1986 runoff primary, defeating Frey by a
pro
2-1 margin. By defeating Frey, a former five-term Congressman whose
sta
name was familiar in state Republican circles, Martinez ably demonstrated
his
his appeal both to traditional Republicans as well as to new party regis-
in
trants.
Martinez was also to benefit from a divisive primary fight among
Democrats. Three Democrats sought to succeed outgoing Governor
Graham: former state representative Steve Pajcic, Attorney General Jim
Smith, and State Senate President Harry Johnston. Smith combined name
recognition as the state's chief law enforcement officer with a hefty cam-
paign warchest: he had reportedly spent $1 million of his own money to
ignite the campaign. Yet his campaign appeared disorganized and uncer-
tain, and as he lost some of his organization and support to Johnston, a
runoff primary was necessary among the Democrats as well. Although
Pajcic was the eventual winner of the nomination, he had been badly
bruised by his opponents' charges. Leading rival Smith had attacked
Pajcic sharply, accusing the Jacksonville lawyer of voting on the wrong
side of law and order issues, and of masking his liberal ideology behind a
moderate image. In the general election, Pajcic continued to be dogged by
the labels planted on him by his rivals for the Democratic nomination, who
had accused him of being too liberal on such issues as homosexual rights
and capital punishment.
The defection of conservative Democrats to Martinez was seen as
central to the Republican victory. Martinez's victory with 55 percent of
the vote heartened those who had worked to establish a viable two-party
system in the state.
a
Florida / 83
ce he had officially become
Inaugurated on January 6, 1987 as the state's 40th governor and the
of Jimmy Carter in 1980 enabled a
fact that he had opposed the
first elected governor of Hispanic ancestry, Martinez confronted numer-
ous problems associated with the state's rapid growth: overcrowded roads,
is experience as a public official
schools, and prisons, a strained budget, and a poor tax base unable to
support the growth needs of Florida. The main issue of his administration
manager. A stern opponent of
vaste from the state's $16 billion
rapidly emerged: how to pay the price of such growth?
In the first few months of his administration, Martinez showed a
ed three opponents in the race
command over the legislative agenda. He put together a coalition of
tion: Lou Frey, a 52-year-old
leaders of the Democratic House plus a coalition of conservative Demo-
a; Tom Gallagher, a 42-year-old
crats and Republicans in the state senate. Having called for budget cuts,
year-old conservative Chester
he promptly switched direction and called for extending the state sales tax
late won a majority of the vote,
to services, a move that was expected to raise more than $1 billion for the
Martinez and his leading rival,
rapidly growing state. In a dramatic and surprising policy reversal a few
mination in the first primary by
months later, however, he called the legislature into special session to
S, he asked his opponent, who
repeal the controversial tax, which had cost him the confidence of many
ip in 1978 and for a U.S. Senate
Floridians.
the name of party unity. Frey,
In other areas, he signed legislation creating a new gun law that drew
I the Republican gubernatorial
national attention to the state. He planned to continue programs to im-
ff primary, defeating Frey by a
prove higher education and to support appropriations increases for the
ive-term Congressman whose
state university system. Fighting the war on drugs also emerged as one of
S, Martinez ably demonstrated
his top priorities, since it is estimated that 80 percent of the cocaine in use
as well as to new party regis-
in the United States enters the country from Florida. He planned to
appoint a "drug czar" and to create a task force to fight drug dealing. He
divisive primary fight among
has recommended options such as using the state's National Guard to
succeed outgoing Governor
locate drug shipments, requiring random drug tests for state workers, and
Pajcic, Attorney General Jim
mandating the death penalty for drug traffickers and dealers.
hnston. Smith combined name
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nent officer with a hefty cam-
Michael Barone et al., Almanac of American Politics, 1988 (New York and
I
million of his own money to
Washington, D.C., 1987); The Chronicle of Higher Education: 11-12-86;
ared disorganized and uncer-
9-30-87; USA Today, 6-23-88; The New York Times: 9-2-86; 9-3-86; 9-
n and support to Johnston, a
30-86; 10-1-86; 10-2-86; 10-12-86; 11-2-86; 11-5-86; 1-6-87; 5-13-87.
Democrats as well. Although
nination, he had been badly
ng rival Smith had attacked
wyer of voting on the wrong
; his liberal ideology behind a
cic continued to be dogged by
Democratic nomination, who
1 issues as homosexual rights
ats to Martinez was seen as
's victory with 55 percent of
, establish a viable two-party
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / Oct. 10
ape punishment.
women at Fort Bragg, Camp LeJeune, and
important to a President that he has people
to criminals in
Cherry Point understand the need for a
in the United States Senate who will tell it
termined by the
strong defense; and so does Jesse.
as it is, in whom he has trust, in whom he
Washington in
And the people of this State, perhaps dis-
has confidence. And I came here today to
or will, of course,
proportionately so, understand it. I've
say I have trust and I have confidence in
gotten long letters from many North Caro-
your Senator. Send him back to Washing-
the State and in
linians telling me of the wonderful commu-
ton!
lms I know is a
nity support in the State for our troops
Thank you, and God bless this State.
overseas. Thousands of families with loved
who embodies
ones far away in the desert sun have
lina's quiet and
Note: The President spoke at 9:30 a.m. at
learned the hard way that, as one woman
hn good citizens
the Raleigh Civic Center. In his remarks, he
from Lexington, North Carolina, wrote me,
I do, in return-
referred to Governor Martin's wife, Dottie;
"They also serve who only stand and wait."
r nation's class-
James Johnson, chief executive officer of
I thank each and every one of you for your
I of mainstream
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; James Peden, Jr.,
service and support to those brave men and
nickname Tar-
member of the State board of transporta-
women.
to their princi-
tion; David Flaherty, State secretary of
Our GI's have left spouses and children
human resources; and William J. Bennett,
behind and headed for the Persian Gulf,
[esse what he
Director of National Drug Control Policy.
and on election day they will be sending in
bered for. Per-
The President also referred to "Millie's Book
their absentee ballots from their posts. In a
as Dictated to Barbara Bush.'
it would be
year that has seen so much encouraging
lucation or his
movement toward democracy, the least we
many charities
can do is exercise our own right to vote. We
nily-five kids
owe it to the millions of freedom fighters
he Senator re-
around the world working for democracy,
Remarks at a Rally for Governor Bob
bent a princi-
and to troops defending democracy as well,
Martinez in St. Petersburg, Florida
to take the time to cast our ballots. So, let's
October 10, 1990
who, for the
make our country proud and get out the
e very impor-
vote on November 6th.
The President. Thank you very, very
e, even when
North Carolina has this wonderful, proud
much. I'll get to that in a minute. [Laugh-
the odds. In
heritage from the heart of the Smokey
ter] Listen, Governor Martinez, and to Mary
ce crying out
Mountains to the farms of the Piedmont to
Jane, thank you both for greeting us. And
that nearly
the barrier islands of the Outer Banks. In
thank all of you for that welcome. I want to
And he was
fact, on Kitty Hawk stands a granite memo-
pay my respects to all of you and thank you
rongest sup-
rial to the Fathers of Flight, the Wright
for being here. And I guarantee to get out
ital defense
brothers. The inscription commemorates
of here before Marco gets in here-or what-
march from
their conquest of the air, their victory over
ever the name of that hurricane is-and I'm
ly is because
gravity, "achieved by dauntless resolution
taking off my coat because it feels like it's
d a strong
and unconquerable faith." This November,
coming.
democratic
those same qualities-dauntless resolution
My respects to Sheriff Allison DeFoor,
eedom that
and unconquerable faith-will bring Jesse
the next Lieutenant Governor of this State.
d if people
Helms to victory.
We need him. And inasmuch as this area of
I think I would conclude by saying that
Florida has been right out in the forefront
V challenge
this is perhaps the most challenging time to
of the fight against drugs, I want to single
the impor-
be President of the United States, certainly
out a member of my top echelon in govern-
e taken in
in anytime in the Nuclear Age, anytime
ment, the man that is leading the fight na-
esse Helms,
since World War II. The challenges are
tionally against drugs, our Drug Czar, Bill
le, in first-
enormous. And it's exciting to be there.
Bennett. What a job he's doing. And to
e got to go
And I am grateful, I might say, as I look
Congressman Ireland and Congressman
k God the
around this room-and met some people
Young, thank you for your support in being
1 here in
earlier-for those who were so instrumental
with us today. I'm particularly glad-
1 Division,
in my having a chance to serve in this way.
whoops, he's not here. I was going to wel-
1 Hussein
And Barbara feels exactly the same way
come another Floridian from this area who
iprovoked
about it. But I want to put it in this per-
flew down with us on Air Force One, Mel
men and
spective as we honor Jesse Helms: It is very
Sembler, our Florida guy who's now our
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Oct. 10 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
Ambassador in Australia. But forget him, he
Democrats. Possums only pretend to be
community
didn't make it. [Laughter] And of course, an
asleep. [Laughter]
a preceden
old friend of mine, Van Poole, our State
The Bob Martinez that I know also has
czar. And
chairman. Great to see you, Van, and
conviction. He's not been a follower who
that goes V
thanks for what you're doing to get out the
gets lost in the current. He's a profile in
He believe:
vote on election day. And I also want to
character who alters the tide. We need a
what they (
single out the Governor's able, terrific, fan-
leader with that kind of courage in Talla-
what we're
tastic campaign chairman-that's my boy,
hassee in the 1990's. He has not been afraid
Federal law
our son Jeb, over here. And I want to put in
to make the tough decisions, and that is the
da criminal
a plug for John McKay and Don Sullivan.
kind of Governor we need.
to enforce
Next month let's elect them to the State
Crime Con
He's strong on traditional values, keeping
senate and help Florida claim the first Re-
things in perspective. It's like Bob tells me,
death pena
publican legislative body in the entire
who kill our
"It's fine that you're here, but if you really
South.
cers.
want to wow the crowd, bring Barbara."
And lastly, but first in importance, I do
And last \
She's doing pretty well, isn't she? Best
want to say what a privilege it is to be back
the House 01
wishes, too, for the most charismatic figure
here on behalf of my friend of longstanding,
ly passed its
in our family, the noted author Millie, our
your great Governor, Bob Martinez. His
now it goes
first term has been magnificent, and now
dog. [Laughter] Seriously, our dog wrote a
committee.
book that was bestseller on the New York
we're going to ensure a second term that's
with me in S
even better-better for the people of Flori-
Times best-seller list a week ago.
a tough bill t
da.
You can see why this is the third trip
policemen,
You know, this visit arose from a phone
then that I've made to Florida for Bob.
land.
call. Jeb told the Governor, he said, "We've
We've probably spent more time on the
This past
got a surprise for St. Petersburg which will
road together than Hope and Crosby. But
sage to all 6
really excite people." Bob said, "You mean
I'm back again because folks always respect
to know a
big league baseball's finally coming to St.
him, even when they disagree with him.
heartbeat, it
Pete?" But I'm not taking any sides in that
And so, I think the way to sum it up is that
the voters
fight. I know Tampa wants a team-Miami,
he is taking a strong stand for a better to-
people, not t
Orlando-they're all in the expansion run-
morrow.
And perha
ning, and they're running to win. And that's
Just a couple of the issues-look first at
comprehensi
the whole purpose of my being here: I want
the environment. Every time I fish along
the Federal
to be standing next to a guy who is also
the flats off Islamorada, I'm reminded how
over the nex
running to win and will win, Bob Martinez.
special Florida is. We want to protect those
gress to senc
Most of you know the background, but let
natural resources. So, Governor Martinez
opportunity,
me give it to you once again: grandson of
created the East Everglades Land Acquisi-
portunity, an
Spanish immigrants; son of a waiter; worked
tion Task Force. And because Florida set
nice ring.
his way through school; became a teacher,
aside part of this land, I was able to sign a
So, let me
then a businessman, then mayor of Tampa.
bill increasing the size of the Everglades
now in the n
Bob Dole [Senate Republican leader] calls
National Park by more than 100,000 acres. I
ment on the
him "Florida's distinguished and dynamic
hear the alligators are so pleased they're
ing the futu
Governor." Ronald Reagan calls him "the
wearing Polo shirts with a picture of Bob
me be candi
embodiment of the American Dream." For
Martinez on their chests up here. [Laugh-
Republicans
my part, I just plan to call him Governor
ter] But also, I'm very pleased and grateful
ones, like th
for the next 4 years.
for his support for our rewriting of the
here today-
Audience. Four more years! Four more
Clean Air Act. The problem is that for 14
story to tell-
years! Four more years!
months the United States Congress has re-
November 6t
The President. Okay, you guys are com-
fused to act. Here's a solution: On Novem-
control the (
mitted. That's good. So am I. [Laughter]
ber 6, elect Bob Martinez, who then will
for Republic:
Let me explain why I support him. First,
help convince the Congress to pass a clean
budget deal ]
he's a man of ingenuity. Who else but Bob
air bill that I can sign.
Pressures C
would buy a little possum at Wausau's
And another area that unites us-and cer-
building for
annual Possum Festival and then name it
tainly one that Bill Bennett understands—
reached the
his campaign mascot? You see, he knows
I'm talking about crime and drugs. Bob
months, we'v
the difference between possums and liberal
knows that drugs threaten every single
And for 8 loi
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or two, but it won't be because of the kind
And then my old friend [Representative]
of dissatisfaction with somebody's perform-
Bill McCollum. He and I have been suited
ance at all. And it damn sure won't be relat-
up in the political warfare for years. And
ed to any standing in the polls or anything
you ought to see, you ought to see the job
as-am I ever glad that I told you all-
he does on his anticrime legislation and on
[laughter]-and I would like to remind you
this whole protection of the rights of the
of it-months ago-[laughter]-September.
American family. He is superb. And we
[Laughter] No, but seriously, I think it's fair
need another like him, and that's why Bill
to point out I told you, when things were
Tolley has got to be elected. Bill, good luck
soaring like eagles, don't believe the polls.
to you. For those of you in this congression-
And I think now I'm entitled to say: Hey,
al district, get out the vote and send me
we're going to come on back. Don't worry
another good member of the Florida dele-
about it. They'll be all right.
gation, someone I can work with to hold
Thank you ever so much. Thank you.
down these taxes and keep the government
Thanks a lot.
out of your pocket. Bill, we need you.
And, of course, I want to pay my respects
Note: The President's 64th news conference
to three old friends: Jeanie Austin, who's
began at 4:36 p.m. in Room D at the Marri-
doing a superb job on the national level as
ott World Center Hotel.
cochairman of the Republican National
Party; Van Poole-Mr. Chairman, we now
call him-thank you for your extraordinary
effort in leading this [Florida State Republi-
Remarks at Reception for Governor
can] party to majority status. And then, of
Bob Martinez in Orlando, Florida
course, when you want some heavy lifting
November 1, 1990
done, I'll give you a little advice: get Alec
Courtelis to do it. What a superb job he's
Thank you all very, very much. You've
done as finance chairman.
been standing there a long time. Thank
And so, I'm thrilled to be back here. This
you. I am just delighted to be here. And the
election here in Florida is close; it's crucial;
minute I got off this airplane, I felt that
it is important. And a few nights ago-I
enthusiasm, the surge that guarantees that
missed it, but I've had the instant replay-
Bobby Martinez will be the Governor come
you saw it. You saw what was at stake. You
election day once again. He deserves it, and
saw what it takes to be a great Governor.
he's got it moving. And Mary Jane, you
And you saw a Governor offer the balanced
were fantastic. If you want our dog to come
approach that you would expect from a sea-
down and campaign for you, just invite her.
soned leader of a city, now a leader of a
Barbara's already done her thing for Bob.
great and a growing State. You saw Gover-
[Laughter]
nor Bob Martinez in action win that debate
And of course, Allison DeFoor-I mean,
and go on to win the vote, now he'll do it
here's a sheriff, a man of the law, a man of
on Tuesday.
the people. He'll be an outstanding Lieu-
And some of what came through there
tenant Governor serving at Bob's side,
was much of what we've been watching as
working against the criminals in this State-
his admiring friends over the years. We saw
law and order, sound fight against narcotics.
one who believes that the people of Florida
We're lucky to have a man like this on our
know what's best for themselves. And he
ticket, I'll tell you.
believes in empowering people, empower-
Let me pay my respects to the Senator
ing communities, tapping into the power
standing next to me here, Connie Mack.
that comes when millions work for a
Although he's not running, he's out there
common vision. And little surprise then that
across this State campaigning hard, giving
under a Republican Governor, Florida is
the Florida Democrats a "Mack attack"-
moving forward for a cleaner environment,
[laughter]-and doing a first-class job. And
for better schools for these kids, for streets
we're delighted you're here today.
safe from drugs and crime.
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Florida ranks number one in the creation
budget agreement in my view was impor-
with the pov
of new businesses and new jobs, especially
tant and why I was willing to go the extra
fought for th
in high-tech manufacturing. And the credit
mile to get it. The negotiations were tough.
And of gre
goes, of course, to the people of Florida and
And my approach was clear. The Demo-
da is yet an
to this man, Governor Bob Martinez.
crats wanted to raise taxes, including
effective lav
You're looking at a kindred soul when it
income taxes, and I wanted to reduce the
every disable
comes to one who has respect for the Ever-
Federal budget deficit with spending cuts.
ticularly pro
glades because I love going down there
And if we had had more Senators like
law the Ame
each year. And you know that I know that
Connie Mack, more Congressmen like Bill
toric legislat
every Floridian treasures the Everglades,
McCollum, we would have got it done ex-
of 43 millic
that unique and irreplaceable resource. And
actly the way I wanted. Because they don't
with disabili
last year, I was able to sign into law a bill
want to raise taxes on the American people.
discriminati
increasing the size of the Everglades Na-
And they want to cut spending.
ployment a:
tional Park by more than 100,000 acres—
But every once in awhile a President has
transportati
Connie Mack being most instrumental in
Americans
this, strong supporter of this legislation; Bob
to compromise to make something
happen-to govern. And in this one, there
through a o
Martinez urging that it be done. I need a
era of equal
Governor here with whom I can work in
was some good news, actually. We got $492
dom and op
the White House.
billion in deficit reduction, $350 billion in
spending cuts. And then we've got some
And so, the
And, yes, I think we can say-and this
incentives in there to make America less
ments: clea
message goes out to other States-that Flor-
dependent on foreign oil. And this is criti-
The great
ida is tough on drugs. Bob is in the lead
cal, and it is very important: We put Con-
ning to sho
here-leading Governor on substance abuse
gress on a pay-as-you-go basis. The enforce-
this countr
and drug trafficking for the National Gover-
nors Association, fighting against these for
ment provisions of this agreement are real,
much more
the good of Florida. And he set a national
and they are strong, and no longer will new
lican agen
precedent by appointing a State drug czar.
programs be funded with red ink.
agenda-an
much happ
And he's been a leader in making sure that
And finally, we did do something that I
America is
parolees undergo drug testing and counsel-
think is vitally important-and these two
neighborho
ing to get straight and stay straight. And
Members of Congress agree is vitally impor-
else's city.
the credit goes to this man, Governor Bob
tant-and that is we held the line against
belong not
Martinez.
reckless cuts in our defense spending. You
handcuffs b
And so, whether he is standing up for the
see, I am determined that given the threats
was the un
environment or standing up to the drug
we face around the world, I am determined
And sho:
dealers, he's completed a remarkable
that this nation's defense remain strong and
before the
record of achievement that would make
prepared. And we owe that much, at least,
to those fine young men and women who
gress to pas
any Governor proud. He's never been one
ica take ba
to walk away from a job. And for Governor
are stationed in the Persian Gulf serving
final hours
Bob Martinez, even the toughest challenge
our country with such distinction.
erals-thos
is just another day at the office. We're lucky
But let me tell you other places where
Bob is ru
to have him. Please reelect him.
our agenda coincides with what Bob Marti-
gutted our
I was up in Massachusetts-two stops in
nez believes. We fought for a responsible
crime. Re
Massachusetts-and the theme there is the
child-care law, one that would put choice
here-foug
same as it is here. The Republican Party is
into the hands of American families. You
aimed at Si
the party of change, not the status quo. We
see, it is our belief that we ought to empow-
endlessly a
are the party of new ideas. And there is no
er parents to choose those who will care for
publicans f
higher domestic priority on the Republican
their children, not let the Federal Govern-
exclusionar
agenda than the Nation's economy because
ment make a determination how that
lets the g
our economy is the job-creating engine that
should work.
fought for
every family in this country counts on.
We fought for this, and these leaders here
drug kingp
And I know in recent months there's
helped enormously, and we won it. And we
to be toug
been some understandable uncertainty
also fought for a responsible clèan air bill.
Republicar
about and concern about slower economic
And we asked Congress to cut acid rain, to
more Rep
growth. And that's one reason getting a
cut smog by harnessing new technology
Senate to {
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with the power of the marketplace. And we
And as I make that plea for Bill Tolley to
fought for this, and we won it.
go to Congress to support Bill McCollum
And of great concern to me and to Flori-
and Connie Mack, as I do that, let me just
da is yet another landmark law, a fair and
say that Republicans can look no further
effective law to ensure the civil rights of
than what Bob Martinez has done. With his
every disabled American. And so, I was par-
leadership, it can be done. In other words,
ticularly proud in this session to sign into
with his leadership, Florida has been tough
law the Americans with Disabilities Act, his-
on crime, toughening laws to ensure that
toric legislation that protects the civil rights
the criminals stay behind bars and adding
of 43 million men, women, and children
the prison space to enforce it. He picked a
with disabilities. And that bill does prohibit
no-nonsense sheriff-standing right here-
discrimination against the disabled in em-
as his running mate. And that tells you
ployment and public accommodations and
something. Bob Martinez and Allison
transportation and communications. And all
DeFoor will make Florida an even safer
Americans with disabilities can now pass
place to live, and you can count on it. You
through a once-closed door to a bright new
era of equality and independence and free-
can count on their doing just that.
dom and opportunity.
And that's what this election is all about.
And so, there were some historic achieve-
But, of course, while the election in Florida.
ments: clean air, child care, this ADA bill.
is crucial, our thoughts are also halfway
The great strides, though are just begin-
around the world with the brave young
ning to show what Republicans can do for
men and women who are teaching us a
this country. And, of course, there is still
lesson about what it means to love liberty.
much more work to be cone on the Repub-
And so, my appeal would be this: As No-
lican agenda. And at the top of our
vember 6th draws near, 5 days from now, I
agenda-and I report to you with not too
urge every Floridian to get out and vote.
much happiness on this one-was crime.
Do not take democracy for granted. And
America is fed up with crime, whether it's
when you do vote, I hope you cast your
neighborhood crime or crime in somebody
ballot for a Governor who will carefully bal-
else's city. And Republicans know handcuffs
ance the needs of Florida's abundant and
belong not on the cops and the courts,
beautiful natural resources with the needs
handcuffs belong on the criminals. And that
of man.
was the underpinning of our crime bill.
Bob Martinez-and I've been in his
And shortly after taking office, I stood
before the U.S. Capitol and called on Con-
home; I've known him for years; he's been
in our home up in Washington-he believes
gress to pass tough, new aws to help Amer-
in the Florida dream. We can make the
ica take back its streets. And instead, in the
final hours of Congress. tine Democratic lib-
most of economic opportunity while pro-
erals-those in Washington like the ones
tecting this State's special way of life.
Bob is running against here-completely
And so, my appeal to you tonight on
gutted our package to frent against violent
behalf of your State and nation is to vote for
crime. Republicans-tw: of them right
a leader who can take Florida forward.
here-fought for habeas corpus reforms
Vote for Governor Bob Martinez.
aimed at stopping convicted criminals from
Thank you for all you have done for our
endlessly abusing the acpeals process. Re-
country and for our party. And now go out
publicans fought for revision of the so-called
and give America a better deal. Thank you
exclusionary rule, a juctoge-made law that
all very much.
lets the guilty go free And Republicans
fought for a real Federal death penalty for
drug kingpins and terrorasts. And we've got
to be tough on crime and criminals. And it's
Note: The President spoke at 5:32 p.m. in
Republicans that want change. Give me
the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott World
more Republicans in the House and in the
Center Hotel. In his remarks, he referred to
Senate to get this job done.
Governor Martinez' wife, Mary Jane.
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FLORIDA GOVERNOR BOB MARTINEZ
Biography
As Florida's 40th Governor, Bob Martinez quickly established a strong record of
achievement in office. In January 1987, Governor Martinez inherited a state facing
growing problems, but one filled with great promise. He immediately set to work
tackling the state's problems to ensure its promising future by applying the value of
prevention and the ability to do more with existing resources.
He is achieving his pledge to replace runaway bureaucracy with a framework
for fiscal responsibility; to maintain the state's steady economic growth; and to
address long-neglected areas such as prison construction, the urban environment
and the needs of at-risk children.
As Governor, he quickly began to deal with the state's prison overcrowding
problem. During Governor Martinez's administration, Florida's prison system has
gained more beds than during the administrations of the previous three governors. He
initiated the first Master Plan to guide the state'e corrections program, and developed
a system to make sure the worst offenders stay behind bars for longer terms.
Governor Martinez has aggressively fought Florida's drug-fueled crime problem
and has made the state a leader in the nation's war on drugs. He has remained a
strong advocate of Florida's death penalty, and has elevated the rights of the victim in
the criminal justice process.
Governor Martinez serves as the Lead Governor on Substance Abuse and Drug
Trafficking for the National Governors' Association, and has traveled to Panama,
Bolivia and Colombia to see firsthand the source of America's drug supply. He has
received honorary Doctorate degrees from five Florida colleges and universities,
including the University of Tampa, his alma mater.
By blending a strong conservative philosophy on such issues as criminal justice,
tougher sentencing and fiscal management with a deep compassion for Florida's
children and a commitment to its environment, Governor Martinez has demonstrated
strong leadership that is needed to direct one of the fastest-growing and most
dynamic states in the nation today.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Administration of George Bush. 1990 / Jan. 19
'lley is
dear as a Nation. We pray for a recognition
Remarks at a Fundraising Dinner for
sides in
that the principle of life's sanctity should
Governor Bob Martinez in Miami,
guide public policy on this question and
Florida
others, just as moral principles should guide
January 19, 1990
our individual lives. We pray also for
wisdom and guidance as those with public
Thank you very much, Bob. Thank you,
actity
responsibilities consider this question. We
Governor. In case you missed it, Bar and I
ask all levels of government and all sectors
are pretty proud of our son, Jeb-smiling
of society to promote policies to encourage
away when I think Bob honored him by
alternatives such as adoption, and to extend
asking him to be his campaign chairman. To
policies that make adopting easier for fami-
Mary Jane Martinez and our chairman, Van
lies who want children and can provide a
Poole; our able Secretary of the Interior,
loving, supportive home for them, particu-
way down there, Manuel Lujan-was with
larly for children with special needs. We
me all day long today-and of course, to my
fe Day.
hope for the day when devoted families
old friend, the doer, Alec Courtelis-I'll tell
e in all
who want to adopt will no longer be disap-
you, he does everything to help others-and
begin-
pointed. On this day, we also thank God for
to our outstanding United States Senator,
1 wrote
the advances in medicine that have im-
Connie Mack, who is doing a superb job up
ce that
proved the care of unborn children in the
there in Washington; and Members of the
Happi-
womb and premature babies. These scien-
U.S. Congress, Mike Bilirakis and Bill Grant,
Rights"
tific advances reinforce the belief that
Craig James, Clay Shaw, Bill McCollum,
y God.
unborn children are persons, entitled to
Porter Goss, and of course, your own-and
zes the
edical care and legal protection.
Bar and I feel like our own-Ileana Ros-
person
he due
All stages of human life are precious; all
Lehtinen, right from this district here-and
demand recognition of their sanctity. Pro-
I might say parenthetically, I am very
the mil-
fection of human life is a reflection of our
proud of the team that her husband is put-
day to
Nation's most cherished principles. Let us
ting together here in Miami to see that jus-
its who
then on this day speak for those who cannot
tice prevails; I'm very proud of Dexter Leh-
ires for
speak and join with other Americans in
tinen.
ors and
reaffirming the sanctity of life.
You know, when it comes to standing by
ies, the
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
Bob Martinez, Barbara and I are not going
ire our
dent of the United States of America, by
to let anything get in our way, as much as
to the
virtue of the authority vested in me by the
we hate having to leave Washington in Jan-
work to
Constitution and laws of the United States,
uary to come south to Florida. We'll do
WS and
do hereby proclaim Sunday, January 21,
anything that's required of us. [Laughter]
life is
1990, as National Sanctity of Human Life
As you know, I originally intended to
getical-
Day. I call upon all Americans to reflect on
come here in December. But as I told Bar,
such as
the sanctity of human life in all its stages
in order to meet with the most important
1 earth-
and to gather in homes and places of wor-
man in the Soviet Union, I had to postpone
scenes
ship to give thanks for the gift of life and to
a get-together with the most important man
es born
reaffirm our commitment of respect for life
in Florida. Barbara said, "You know Dennis
y drugs
and the dignity of every human being.
Erickson?" [Laughter] Of course, those of us
glected,
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
who are fans of Hurricanes, we're not alone.
tial. We
my hand this nineteenth day of January, in
Every time you changed the TV channel
ticular,
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
this year, there was another team from
tection,
ninety, and of the Independence of the
Florida out there. I might say to Dennis and
United States of America the two hundred
to Sam, I look forward to seeing you at the
with the
d fourteenth.
White House to salute your fantastic record.
divisive
But tonight we're talking about another
rs. The
George Bush
champion: my early supporter, my friend, a
:oday is
great Republican, and-as Jeb pointed out,
an lives
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
and Alec, too-a great chief executive. And
we hold
ter, 10:13 a.m., January 22, 1990]
I'm talking about Bob Martinez.
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Jan. 19 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
SI
You know, in the next decade, Florida
But to be effective, we will both need the
will need his leadership as never before.
cooperation, not the opposition, of partisan
И
Every year, the equivalent of the popula-
legislators. Take clean air. Last summer, I
tion of a new city, even larger than Bob's
proposed the first major revision of the
Tampa, moves to Florida. And some say this
Clean Air Act since 1977, one that uses
C
growth is a mixed blessing. Everyone loves
market solutions to cut acid rain, smog, and
P
the new businesses and the new jobs, but
other poisons in our air. And it was a bal-
growth can also bring problems: how to
anced proposal. But Congress still hasn't
preserve the environment, to fight crime.
acted. And so, I call on Congress as soon as
Florida's growth is the proof of Florida's
it reconvenes to preserve the balance, to
prosperity. So, what you need is a Governor
keep costs under control, but to act on
who has always seeked the best for Florida,
clean air.
who will carefully weigh the needs of
And, yes, we have other environmental
nature and man, who will make the most of
concerns. I know that every time I fish
economic opportunity while protecting
along the flats off Islamorada, I'm reminded
your own very special way of life. And
of just how special Florida truly is. You have
that's the kind of Governor you need, and
the longest coast of any State in the conti-
that's the kind of Governor you've got, and
nental United States, some of it beautiful
that's the Governor that we must reelect.
beaches; some of it lined with leafy man-
Some leaders look only for immediate po-
groves-your interior landscape, a tropical
litical gain. Bob Martinez-he looks beyond
the horizon to the stars. And this has been
jewel glistening with rivers and marshes
and freshwater swamps, and the famous
an incredible year of change. Promises to
be a decade of change, beginning with the
river of grass. Just this afternoon, as Bob
referred to this, we toured the Everglade
successful mission of the space shuttle Co-
and saw sanctuaries for crocodiles and tur
lumbia. And now, thanks to Bob Martinez,
American business is on the launch pad
tles. And this is the home of the royal palm
with Spaceport Florida.
and the bald cypress, the Florida panther,
And a President, too, must look to the far
and so many other rare and endangered
horizons, and the other great frontier of our
plant and animal species. And all these
time is the freedom frontier. The world in
creatures, great and small, need very spe-
January 1990 is a very different place, very
cial protection.
different than it was in January of 1989.
So, Bob has been working with my ad-
Then the Berlin Wall seemed to be an im-
ministration to extend the Everglades east-
penetrable veil between East and West;
ward across the very land that we saw
now that Iron Curtain is open. And then a
today. And this successful partnership be-
dictator reigned in Panama, and now the
tween Florida and the Federal Government
people rule in Panama. In fact, there are
has been furthered by the able leadership
only two holdouts preventing a totally
of Manuel Lujan. Working with Secretary
democratic hemisphere. So, let Daniel
Lujan, Governor Martinez took the initia-
Ortega and Fidel take note: Like the dino-
tive necessary to make this major Ever-
saur, the day of the dictator is over. They
glades expansion a reality. He created the
are swimming against the tide.
East Everglades Land Acquisition Task
But this is an era of brisk change abroad.
Force. And because the State of Florida was
Let us also make it a time of great achieve-
willing to set aside part of this land, I was
ment at home. And Bob and I began this
able to sign into law a bill increasing the
year by working together to help Florida
size of Everglades National Park by more
farmers recover from the terrible freeze.
than 100,000 acres. And because of our ef-
And I was pleased at his suggestion to sign a
forts together, we have ensured that the
major disaster declaration for southern Flor-
Everglades will remain an everlasting treas
ida earlier this week, authorizing Federal
ure for the children of America. In fact,
relief and recovery assistance. And we will
hear that even, the alligators are pleased.
work on a wide range of domestic issues,
[Laughter] So pleased, they're wearing polo
from the environment to crime fighting,
shirts with a little picture of Bob Martinez
sound economic policies and education.
on their chests. [Laughter]
a
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / Jan. 19
1 need the
And we will go further to protect natural
Bob has already stiffened the Florida code,
of partisan
Florida, but we also need common sense to
added the prison space to enforce it. In
summer I
protect another delicate ecology, if you will,
Washington, Congress, to its credit, acted
on of the
the ecology of an expanding economy with
on part of my anticrime package. More
that uses
good jobs and good government. And as I
money has been provided for additional
smog, and
start my second year as President, one of
prison space, more Federal law enforce-
was a bal-
my prime economic goals is to cut the tax
ment officers. But Congress has left too
still hasn't
on capital gains. You see, I believe I know
much work undone. And so, help Senator
as soon as
that such a tax cut would create even great-
Mack and our Republican Congressmen
balance, to
er opportunities for more Americans. Now,
here tonight-all of them supporters-our
to act on
of course, there's those who claim other-
Members of Congress and me, help us all to
wise. They attack me for claiming this is a
get action on the rest of my violent crime
ironmental
tax cut for the rich, but we know that such
package: to toughen Federal sentences for
ime I fish
a tax cut will help every American who
those using a firearm in the commission of a
1 reminded
holds a job or owns a home. A majority, a
felony, to reform the rules of evidence, to
S. You have
majority-Connie knows this well-the
support the police, to enact the death pen-
1 the conti-
Members of the United States Congress,
alty proposal that I sent them. Join me in
it beautiful
Senate and House, are on record as wanting
calling on Congress to take the shackles off
leafy man-
to cut capital gains. And therefore, I call on
the policemen, the courts, and the law.
a tropical
the political leadership in Congress to get
Bob and I support an oppressed minority,
id marshes
out of the way of that majority. Let the will
one that's too often been stripped of its
the famous
of the majority work on this important job-
rights, and I'm talking about the victims of
on, as Bob
oriented piece of legislation.
crime. I hope that each of you, one way or
Everglade
Bob and I agree on other basic economic
another, will try to help out what I call a
les and tur
principles, as true in Tallahassee as they are
Thousand Points of Light, try to learn a
royal palm
in Washington, DC: when legislators send a
little more about these organizations to help
da panther.
spendthrift legislation, we send it back. But
the victims of crime.
endangered
if legislators will work with us, we can
d all these
devise creative new ways to use frugal
I say a killer deserves something else, and
means to achieve generous ends. And for
I'm talking about justice. And justice is ex-
d very spe-
those who say that we need to spend more
actly what Bob Martinez is dispensing in
money to get people off welfare, I say look
this State. So, let those who value life so
with my ad-
to Florida-look to Florida. Thanks to your
little know one sure thing: that when they
rglades east-
Governor's Project Independence, 31,000
come to Florida, they've reached the end of
at we saw
tnership be-
men and women, all welfare recipients,
the line. We need to back up our law en-
were able to use State training and educa-
forcement people.
Government
tion to replace welfare with work. And this
But the challenges of the future also re-
e leadership
is the best kind of antipoverty program, one
quire vision and compassion, especially the
th Secretary
k the initia-
that saves the taxpayers' money-tens of
challenge of preparing our children for the
millions of dollars-one that really does
future. And if I might-I am in great admi-
major Ever-
work.
ration of Barbara for what she's done over
created the
Bob and I share yet another goal, and
the years in working to help make our
isition Task
that's to beat the scourge of drugs, a
country a literate nation. We have an Edu-
f Florida was
menace to the very future of America. Bob
cational Excellence Act. And that Educa-
land, I was
is the lead Governor on the substance abuse
tional Excellence Act has been one of my
creasing the
and drug trafficking for the national task
top priorities since I sent this legislation to
ark by more
force for the National Governors' Associa-
Congress almost 9 months ago. To make our
ise of our ef-
tion. He set a national precedent by ap-
schools work, we must give parents, teach-
red that the
pointing a State drug czar. And he has
ers, and children choice and flexibility and
lasting treas
worked to make parolees undergo drug
then hold everyone accountable for the re-
ca. In fact,
testing with counseling-to get straight and
sults. And accountability should begin with
are pleased.
then to stay straight.
the United States Congress. It's high time
wearing polo
And Bob and I also share a philosophy
that Congress finished its homework and
3ob Martinez
about prison sentences: make them at least
passed needed education reforms. When it
as tough as the criminals you convict. And
comes to caring for children, perhaps Wash-
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Jan. 19 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
ington could learn a thing or two from Bob
on Science and Technology ("Council"
ble to
Martinez, who has worked so hard on
The Council shall be composed of not more
the Off
behalf of children at risk, whose One
than 15 members, one of whom shall be the
the gui
Church, One Child Program has placed so
Director of the Office of Science and Tech-
by the
many foster children in loving homes.
nology Policy, and 14 of whom shall be dis-
(b) T
I've spoken here at length about some of
tinguished individuals from the private
30, 199
my hopes for this year because they mesh
sector to be appointed by the President.
so well, you see. They mesh so well with
The Director of the Office of Science and
your Governor's outlook. But Bob's achieve-
Technology Policy shall serve as Chairman
The W]
ments stand alone, from the environment to
of the Council. The Vice Chairman shall be
January
crimefighting, to preparing the children of
appointed by the President from among the
Florida for the future. His would be a re-
14 private sector members. The Chairman
[Filed 1
markable record of achievement for any
shall report directly to the President.
ter, 10:
Governor, but for this Governor, it's all just
Sec. 2. Functions. (a) The Council shall
another day at the office.
advise the President on matters involving
The bottom line is this-and this is what I
all areas of science and technology.
came down to tell you: I need Bob Marti-
(b) In the performance of its advisory
Remai
nez; Florida needs Bob Martinez. So, let's
duties the Council shall conduct a continu-
for Lil
hit the campaign trail, the trail to victory in
ing review and assessment of developments
November.
Janua
in science and technology, and shall.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless
through the Chairman, report thereon to
Hello
America.
the President whenever requested.
of you
(c) The Chairman may, from time tr
he CO
Note: The President spoke at 7:26 p.m. in
time, invite experts to investigate and
Before
the main ballroom of the Omni Interna-
report to the Council on specific issues of
a minu
tional Hotel. In his remarks, he referred to
national consequence.
cern a
the Governor's wife, Mary Jane Martinez;
Sec. 3. Administration. (a) The heads of
oppose
Van Poole and Alec Courtelis, chairman
Executive agencies shall, to the extent per-
For
and finance chairman of the State Republi-
mitted by law, provide the Council and its
served
can Party, respectively; Dexter Lehtinen,
panels such information with respect to sci-
cans tl
acting U.S. Attorney; and Dennis Erickson
entific and technological matters as re-
respec
and Sam Jankovich, football coach and di-
quired for the purpose of carrying out its
deep
rector of intercollegiate athletics at the Uni-
functions.
contin
versity of Miami, respectively. Following
(b) Members of the Council shall serve
Life rt
his remarks, the President and Mrs. Bush
without any compensation for their work on
capaci
went to Camp David, MD, for the weekend.
the Council. However, members appointed
Congr
from among private citizens of the United
Ameri
States may be allowed travel expenses, in-
issue :
cluding per diem in lieu of subsistence, as
sanctil
Executive Order 12700-President's
authorized by law for persons serving inter-
You
Council of Advisors on Science and
mittently in the Government service (5
especi
Technology
U.S.C. 5701-5707).
dent
January 19, 1990
(c) Any expenses of the Council shall be
aborti
paid from the funds available for the ex-
famili
By the authority vested in me as Presi-
penses of the Office of Science and Tech-
and lo
nology Policy.
Lad
dent by the Constitution and laws of the
that t
United States of America, and in order to
(d) The Office of Administration shall, on
issue
establish, in accordance with the provisions
a reimbursable basis, provide such adminis-
11 of
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
trative services as may be required.
pless
amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), an advisory
Sec. 4. General. (a) Notwithstanding any
committee on science and technology, it is
other Executive order, the functions of the
very 1
hereby ordered as follows:
President under the Federal Advisory Com-
Note:
Section 1. Establishment. There is estab-
mittee Act, as amended, except that of re-
Oval
lished the President's Council of Advisors
porting to the Congress, which are applica-
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from October 1979 through January 1987 although prison admissions
rose at a rate of 98% during that same time period.
But in 1987 we started climbing out of those deficit
circumstances and you should be aware of our progress.
In three years:
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1.
18,744 new permanent prison beds have been appropriated
most of which have been built and occupied in record time at 70%
INMAI
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of previous construction costs by using inmate labor. That's 15
major prisons, 18 work camps and a variety of other beds added to
the inventory.
2. A more selective early release program was implemented
because it simply could not be avoided and in fact it has not
resulted in more violent crimes by ex-offenders since for the most
part it targets non-violent offenders and excludes others. In
other words releasing prisoners, to avoid overcrowding, was not a
new idea it was just simply an attempt to improve upon the existing
plan already in place and still in place today.
3.
An extensive and nationally acclaimed drug treatment
program was implemented early in 1987 in order to cope with the
tremendous growth in drug related prison admissions that began at
about that time.
4.
A corrections master plan has been authored calling for
among other things, 6,000 new beds per year over the next five
years.
5.
Included in the Crime Commission and Law Enforcement
Study Commissions recommendations is a dedicated funding source
-4-
for criminal justice needs.
6.
A successful boot camp program has been implemented.
7.
A plan has been initiated to provide secure detention for
juveniles under the umbrella of the Department of Corrections.
8.
The Department has urged and supported the return of
parole to better screen those necessary prisoner releases.
9.
Habitual offender laws have been revised to keep
career criminals off the street.
10. Those who assault law enforcement and correctional
officers have been declared ineligible for provisional release
credit awards.
11. Millions of dollars in inmate labor have been provided
free to your counties and in some cases to your Departments.
12. Inmate work squads have been sent into your communities
to destroy and haul away crack houses.
All this and more has been done in three short years despite
a prison admissions rate that doubled again from 1987 to 1989. I
would remind each of you that never once has this Department
complained about vigorous enforcement of drug laws on the part of
Florida's law enforcement community despite this tremendous strain
and cost to our operations. Never once have we refused to accept
whatever numbers of prisoners you have brought to our door and I
assure you that sheriffs in other states are not as fortunate.
I must now raise serious questions regarding the motivation
for your actions since I am not persuaded that you truly believe
this to be a logical approach since most of you realize that the