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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Backup Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13761 Folder ID Number: 13761-005 Folder Title: Teamsters Vide 6/19/91 [OA 7564] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 21 4 7 JAg to Nancy you asked in case that you I didnt (Smith/Grossman) give this have one to factcheck. June 13, 1991 (CDid you know anything about this?! Draft One TEAM Id never Leana of my vides! " 2421 Rogich PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TEAMSTERS VIDEO THE WHITE HOUSE David white, Kemper WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1991 Susa Group 3-87006 [Teamster DC] in Gooduin Friends and fellow Americans. Let me welcome you to the 24th annual General Convention of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. / I wish I could be with you in Orlando, but unfortunately, my schedule will not permit it. But I did want to congratulate you on 88 years -- and going strong -- of superb union service to your fellow Teamsters. // Your leadership in the fight for benefits and acceptable wages for the 1.6 million men and women of the Teamsters is widely known. Yet you also deserve to be commended for all you have done above the call of duty for your families -- and the American family. // Your General President, Billy McCarthy, and I have talked about issues crucial to the Teamsters and the Nation. I've always enjoyed these meetings, and our honest give-and-take. I've come away from these sessions aware that he has the best interests of the Teamsters at heart. Just like when the chips are down, every Teamster reveres America's interests Today, let me salute you for your wonderful backing Xx of our troops in the Persian Gulf. Teamsters were among the first in the Nation to offer their support during the Congressional debate 2 and vote concerning U.S. support of United Nations Security Council relations on the Persian Gulf. Recently, you helped enormously in flying home SO many of our brave men and women who made America so proud. / Your International headquarters building was among the first in Washington to display a sign in support of our troops. That willeak sign remains on display today -- and will stay up, Billy tells me, until the last U.S. service member in the Gulf comes home. // I want to also thank you for your work to ensure a smooth return for our reservists as they come back to work. And what you've done on behalf of Easter Seals and Muscular Dystrophy. I have also said the definition of a successful life must include serving others. Well, by that criteria, Teamsters live about the most successful lives around. // Theodore Roosevelt preached against the doctrine "of ignoble ease. " You practice the creed of truly noble service. // I thank you for that, and wish you good luck in your convention this week and with your Project 2000. // God bless you, and the Nation you richly bless -- the United States of America. # # # # SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 6-17-91 ; 17:37 ; The White House- 2024566218:# 1 Executive Office of the President 91 JUN 18 A7:45 A7: 45 X6218 6/17 5:40 pm TO. JENNIFER GROSSMAN FROM: SHERI X 2421 TEAMSTERS BACK UP 5 PAGES P.S IF YOU CAn, HOLD OFF CALLING TEAMSTERS DIRECTLY. (Ron xnutthn may HAVE AmTHED COnTACT SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 6-17-91 ; 17:37 ; The White House-> 2024566218:# 2 VIDEO TAPING INFORMATION SHEET VIDEO SESSION DATE: WED. JUNE 19, 1991 FOR BROADCAST: NOT FOR BROADCAST: X ORGANIZATION: INTERNATIONAL BAOTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS VIDEO DEADLINE: JUNE 24 CONTACT NAME & #: DAVID WHITE 223-8700 KEMPER GROUP BILLING CONTACT & ADDRESS: TAPE FORMAT/# REQUESTED/FORMAT TIME: 30 Sec. : 60 Sec. : Other: 1 inch Beta VHS 3/4 inch DELIVERY: Courier Federal Express: Mail CHECKLIST: FOLLOW UP: Confirmed with Organization Disclaimer 4112 Sent to Legal Counsel Final Script sent WITHREGLEST Remarks: Requested Received 4/12 Sent to Speech Writing Clearance info/water request/room clean up USSS Sweep time NOTES: WAITING FOR LEGAL APPROVAL BEFORE CONTACTING ORGANIZATION. SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 6-17-91 ; 17:38 ; The White House-> 2024566218:# 3 SENT BY:WASHINGTON DO ; 8- 4-81 i 10:58 INTL TEAMSTERS UNION-> The White Housel# 2 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS CHAUFFEURS 1 WAREHOUSEMEN & HELPERS OF AMERICA AFL-CIO 25 LOUISIANA AVENUE, N.W. $ WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 OFFICE OF WILLIAM J. McCARTHY GENERAL PRESIDENT June 4, 1991 Mr. Bruce Zanca The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Sanoa: The International Brotherhcod of Teamsters will be hosting its general convention in Orlando, Florida, June 24 to 28. The IBT has been informed by the White House that the President will be unable to address our convention due to a scheduling conflict. While we would have truly anjoyed an address from the President, we would greatly appreciate a taped video greeting from him instead. The IBT has a membership of over 1.6 million and has a goal of two million members total by the year 2000. We call it Project 2000. At the convention itself, delegates, alternates, guests and an enormous press battalion will bring the number of attendees to approximately 10,000. My office stands ready to provide any information or assistance necessary to assist you in preparing and taping a greeting from the President. Duke Seller of my office will be contacting you shortly regarding this matter, and a suggested script im enclosed. The President's consideration of this request and your attention to it are both tremendously appreciated. Sincerely, William J. Mccarthy General President WJM/jol enclosure OO: Ron Kaufman - SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 6-17-91 ; 17:38 ; The White House- 2024566218:# 4 SENT BY:WASHINGTON DO 1 6- 4-81 ; 10:54 ;INTL TEAMSTERS UNION+ The White Housei# 3 REMARKS FOR THE TEAMSTERS GENERAL CONVENTION FROM PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH Hello and welcome to the 24th General Convention of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. I wish I could be with you in Orlando, but unfortunately my schedule will not permit it. But I did want to congratulate you on 88 years of outstanding union service to your fellow Teamsters. In addition to your leadership in the fight for benefits and acceptable wages for the 1.6 million men and women of the Teamsters, you deserve to be commended for all you have done above and beyond the call of duty. Your General President, milly MoCarthy, and H have sat down together many times during my administration, to talk about the issues that concern you and your families. I've always enjoyed those meetings, and the honest give-and-take I share with Billy. I've come away from those sessions in the oval office keenly aware that he has the best interests of you, the Teamster membership, in his heart. Your support of our troops in the Persian Gulf was outstanding - such as your aid in helping fly home so many of our brave men and women who made the whole nation very, very proud. Teamstere were among the first in the nation to offer their support during the Congressional debate and vote concerning U.S. support of United Nations Security Council resolutions on the Persian Gulf. Your international headquarters building in Washington, D.C., was among the first in our nation's capital to SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 6-17-91 ; 17:39 ; The White House-> 20245662181# 5 SENT BY:WASHINGTON DC ; 6- 4-91 ; 10:54 INTL TEAMSTERS UNION+ The White House:# 4 proudly display a sign in support of our treeps. That sign remains on display today, and will be up, Billy has told me, until the last U.S. service member in the Gulf comes home. Also, keep up the good work you have done to ensure a smooth and easy return for our reservists as they come back to work. And I must not forget the fine work you have done on behalf of Easter Seels and Muscular Dystrophy. That's the kind of community service that makes America special. This is a country whose heart, imagination, and determination have no boundaries thanks to groups like the Teamsters. I wane to wish you great luck in you endeavors this week and with your Project 2000. Thanks B lot. It is my pleasure to congratulate the members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on 88 years of outstanding service service not only to your fellow teamsters, but also to our Nation. Your General President, Billy McCarthy, and I have sat down together many times to talk about making things better, both for individuals and for the country. I've always enjoyed those meetings -- the honest give and take -- and I've come away from the sessions in the Oval Office keenly aware that he has the best interest of you, the Teamster membership, in his heart -- and a love of America in his soul. Under Billy's leadership, you continue to fight for benefits and acceptable wages for the 1.6 million men and women of the Teamsters. Your efforts will help to give these hard working Americans a chance to reach their dreams. Yet you've done much more. Look at your support of our troops in the Persian Gulf. You helped these brave service men and women fly home. You've worked to ensure a smooth and easy return for the reservists as they come back to work. And you, the Teamsters were among the first in our Nation's capital to display a sign of support for our troops. That sign remains on display today, and will be up, Billy has told me, until the last service member in the Gulf comes home. And let's not forget the fine work you have done on behalf of Americans with disabilities. It is this kind of effort this kind of caring that makes America so great. This is a country whose heart, imagination, and determination have no boundaries thanks to groups like the teamsters. My best wishes to you all, and God bless this great country. VIDEO TAPING INFORMATION SHEET 1 VIDEO SESSION DATE: WED. JUNE 19, 1991 FOR BROADCAST: NOT FOR BROADCAST: X ORGANIZATION: INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS VIDEO DEADLINE: JUNE 24 CONTACT NAME & #: DAVID WHITE 223-8700 KEMPER GROUP BILLING CONTACT & ADDRESS: TAPE FORMAT/# REQUESTED/FORMAT TIME: 30 Sec. : 60 Sec. : Other: 1 inch Beta VHS 3/4 inch DELIVERY: Courier Federal Express: Mail CHECKLIST: FOLLOW UP: Confirmed with Organization Disclaimer 4/12 Sent to Legal Counsel Final Script SENT WITH REQUEST Remarks: Requested Received 4/12 Sent to Speech Writing Clearance info/water request/room clean up USSS Sweep time NOTES: WAITING FOR LEGAL APPROVAL BEFORE CONTACTING ORGANIZATION. SENT BY:WASHINGTON DC ; a- 4-91 i 10:58 ;INTL TEAMSTERS UNION- The White House:# 2 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS CHAUFFEURS WAREHOUSEMEN & HELPERS OF AMERICA AFL-CIO 25 LOUISIANA AVENUE, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001 OFFICE OF WILLIAM J. McCARTHY GENERAL PRESIDENT June 4, 1991 Mr. Bruce Zanca The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Zanca: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters will be hosting its general convention in Orlando, Florida, June 24 to 28. The IBT has been informed by the White House that the President will be unable to address our convention due to a scheduling conflict. While we would have truly enjoyed an address from the President, we would greatly appreciate a taped video greeting from him instead. The IBT has a membership of over 1.6 million and has a goal of two million members total by the year 2000. We call it Project 2000. At the convention itself, delegates, alternates, guests and an enormous press battalion will bring the number of attendees to approximately 10,000. My office stands ready to provide any information or assistance necessary to assist you in preparing and taping a greeting from the President. Duke Zeller of my office will be contacting you shortly regarding this matter, and a suggested script is enclosed. The President's consideration of this request and your attention to it are both tremendously appreciated. Sincerely, William J. McCarthy General President WJM/jcl enclosure CC: Ron Kaufman 198 SENT BY:WASHINGTON DC 6- 4-91 ; 10:54 ;INTL TEAMSTERS UNION+ The White House:# 3 REMARKS FOR THE TEAMSTERS GENERAL CONVENTION FROM PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH Friends in Celle sein. lave Hello and welcome to the 24th General Convention of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. I wish I could be with you in Orlando, but unfortunately my schedule will not permit it. But I did want to congratulate you on 88 years of outstanding union service to your fellow Teamsters. 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