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November 26, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW
FROM:
BETH HINCHLIFFE
SUBJECT:
NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, November 27, at 11:45 a.m., in the Roosevelt
Room, you will deliver remarks (3 minutes, on cards) to
approximately 30 people gathered for a proclamation signing
ceremony for National Adoption Week.
II. DISCUSSION
Your remarks highlight the rewards of adoption and encourage
future efforts to promote public awareness of adoption and bring
prospective parents together with the 30,000 children now waiting
for a family.
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
November 26, 1991 5 p.m.
ADOPTION Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK
November 27, 1991 11:50 a.m.
Roosevelt Room
Welcome to the White House. It's good to see Secretary
Sullivan, Assistant Secretary Jo Anne Barnhart, Senator Hatch,
Representative Smith, and our other distinguished guests. And
welcome, especially, to those here who truly know the meaning of
the holiday we celebrate tomorrow -- for those of us whose lives
have been touched by adoption realize what "Thanksgiving" is all
about.
It gives me particular pleasure to proclaim this our 28th
National Adoption Week. Each year more than 50,000 children join
new families here in America. Each year tens of thousands of
lives are enriched by this act of faith, courage and generosity.
That means not only the lives of children who have finally found
the security and belonging they deserve -- but also the lives of
their new families and friends.
During this week we have the chance -- the privilege -- to
recognize those who have joined in the effort to find permanent
homes for waiting children -- the counselors, social workers,
physicians, attorneys, legislators, volunteers, employers, media
professionals, members of the clergy, and families.
During National Adoption Week, perhaps most important of
all, we also have the chance to express our admiration for the
women who chose life for their unborn children.
2
Our family knows the value of that choice. You see -- among
our 12 grandchildren are two very special little ones who were
adopted. Whenever I see these miracles, I thank God for the joy
each of them has brought to our family.
We must make adoption a higher priority in our nation.
Every level of government and every part of society must promote
policies that encourage adoption and make it easier for families
who want children and who will give them loving homes.
Right now, over 30,000 children are waiting. They're
legally available for adoption -- just waiting for homes and
hearts to welcome them. Many of them have special needs -- but
they all have special love, to receive and to give.
This week, during the upcoming holiday season, and
throughout the year, let everyone in this country remember those
precious youngsters who wait. Let us renew our determination to
help them -- to help the American family -- to help the strength
of this nation.
Thank you for being here today -- have a wonderful
Thanksgiving with your families -- and God bless you all.
#
#
#
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Beckman, Tom Keene and I, the rescued pilots,
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come home for Christmas.
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and at Ulithi Atoll. You could feel things mov-
I asked "Why?" but there was not any ago-
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prot
up. I had flown with the best off a great carrier
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returned home and on
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January 6, 1945 married Barbara
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Lak
our ready room. We were going home. We'd probably make it
Pierce at the Presbyterian
our squadron commander-too tough, too demanding, too
$350
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Lew
for Christmas. Several of our VT-51 Squadron mates had
Don Melvin.
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the battle helped heal the hurt. It was our duty, our honor.
September 1944
The Finback stayed on its war patrol in Japanese waters, and
We were fighting for the U.S.A. against tyranny. The coun-
by
I, along with two other rescued pilots and two crewmen,
try was united. We, on a carrier, were a part of something
Ma
great and good. At times we were scared, but
him
spent the next 30 days standing watch and
counting my blessings. We got depth-charged by
there were never any doubts.
But
and
Japanese ships. The submariners in the Finback
didn't seem too concerned about that, but Jim
Christmas Eve 1944
of r
Beckman, Tom Keene and I, the rescued pilots,
I arrive home. I stop at the Rye [N.Y.] station
didn't like that a bit. Finback's skipper won a Sil-
on the way to Greenwich. There my fiancée,
loop
Barbara, climbs on the train. We go the 10 min-
or i
ver Star for sinking Japanese ships.
utes to Greenwich. My mother and dad meet us.
we
I was glad to be home for Christmas Day; I
er,
October 1944
Back in Pearl Harbor for a week at a "rest
counted my blessings. I was glad to be sur-
"Da
home," then after some essential refresher fly-
rounded by love. At church the next day,
"to
ing, I hitchhiked back to the fleet-Task Force
Christmas, I thanked God I was home-and in
He
38 under Admiral William "Bull" Halsey off
the quiet of our church I thought about Jim
skip
the Philippines. I wondered at the tremen-
Wykes, Dick Houle, Tom Waters, Ted White,
John Delaney and the others who would never
our
dous naval power in and around Pearl Harbor
come home for Christmas.
and at Ulithi Atoll. You could feel things mov-
ly W
ing our way. We were shown pictures of Japa-
I asked "Why?" but there was not any ago-
nese atrocities. It was Hirohito's fault. Hitler
ny about the cause. There were no divisions
Wint
about the war. We were right. God was on our
Ha'
was beginning to get kicked hard in Europe, but
side. We had suffered a surprise attack and
whi
for us there was one unifying symbol-Hirohito
and the evil he represented. I wanted badly to
now, three years later, we were winning; and I, a
Coa
rejoin my squadron-to fly more, to do my part.
20-year-old lieutenant (j.g.), was part of the
excl
greatest fighting force in the world. I had grown
pro
up. I had flown with the best off a great carrier
ron
November 1944
that flew the Texas flag into battle. I was part
Mo
I flew my final mission, the 58th, over the Luzon
area, November 29. Puffs of antiaircraft fire, black and men-
After duty in the Pacific Bush
of a team. We cared about each other in our squadron.
tim
acing, were nothing like the concentrated fire over Chichi
returned home and on
We understood each other's fears and loves. We played to-
Jima. Still you wonder. There was a sense of exhilaration in
January 6, 1945, married Barbara
gether, sang together, flew together. We bitched about
Lak
our ready room. We were going home. We'd probably make it
Pierce at the Presbyterian
our squadron commander-too tough, too demanding, too
$35
for Christmas. Several of our VT-51 Squadron mates had
Church in Rye, N.Y.
serious. But we loved to fly on his wing-we respected
Lew
Don Melvin.
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been killed, but that was accepted. In a sense, the ferocity of
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Congressman Chris Smith November
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
26, 1991 9 a.m.
ADOPTION Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK 11:50
November 27, 1991 11:45 a.m.
Roosevelt Room
[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSI - See Sullivan, Asst Sec Jo Anne
Welcome to the White House. And welcome, especially, to Barnhart
those of you who truly know the meaning of the holiday we
celebrate tomorrow. Those of you -- those of us -- whose lives
have been touched by adoption realize what "Thanksgiving" is all
about.
Pres
It gives me particular pleasure to proclaim this our 28th DOC.
50
National Adoption Week. Each year more than 60,000 children join
new families here in America. Each year tens of thousands of
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lives are enriched by this act of faith, courage and generosity.
That means not only the lives of children who have finally found
the security and belonging they deserve -- but also the lives of
their new families and friends.
During this week we have the chance -- the privilege -- to
recognize those who've joined in the effort to find permanent
homes for waiting children -- the counselors, social workers,
attorneys, legislators, volunteers, employers, media
professionals, members of the clergy, and families.
During Natinal Adoption Week, perhaps most importantly of
all, we also have the chance to express our admiration for the
women who chose life for their unborn children.
Our family knows the value of that choice. You see -- among
our 12 grandchildren are two very special little ones who were
2
adopted. Whenever I see these miracles, I thank God their
parents chose life.
Each one of us in this country can do something. Every
level of government, and every part of society, must promote
policies that encourage adoption and make it easier for families
who want children and will give them loving homes.
36 1
Right now, 30,000 children are waiting. They're legally
HHS
free for adoption -- just waiting for homes and hearts to welcome
them. Many of these have special needs -- but they all have
/ special love.
This week, during the upcoming holiday season, and
throughout the year, let every one in this country remember those
precious youngsters who wait. Let us renew our determination to
help them -- to help the American family -- to help the strength
of this nation.
Thank you for being here today -- have a wonderful
Thanksgiving with your families -- and God bless you all.
#
#
#
your
NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK, 1991
ful.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Adoption is a wonderful act of love, generosity, and
lifelong commitment -- virtues that have always gone hand
in hand with building a family. This week, we acknowledge
the many rewards that adoption holds for children, for parents,
and for our Nation.
More than 50,000 American children are adopted each year.
These youngsters are as eager to give love as they are to gain
permanent homes and families of their own. Indeed, any adult
who has been blessed with an adopted child or grandchild knows
what tremendous affection and joy that youngster brings to the
lives of others.
Although the actual process may include moments of
anticipation, frustration, and worry, adoption benefits each
of the parties involved -- including the biological mother
who, for whatever reason, cannot keep her child and courageously
decides to give him or her the chance to enjoy life in a secure,
loving environment. Because strong, loving families are the
foundation of stable, caring communities and nations, adoption
also enriches our entire country.
Tragically, however, despite the many benefits of adoption,
thousands of children continue to wait. Approximately 36,000
children in the United States who are legally available for
adoption are living in foster care or in institutions. Many
of these children are characterized as special needs children:
older children and children with disabilities, children with
siblings who need to be adopted by the same family, or members
of a minority group. Regardless of the individual needs they
may have, all of these children long for the kind of permanent
homes and loving families that most of us have always been able
to take for granted.
2
As a Nation, we have begun to dismantle legal, financial,
and attitudinal barriers to adoption. This progress has
been made possible, in large part, by the vigorous efforts of
concerned public officials, parents, social workers, attorneys,
counselors, members of the clergy, and others. However, because
every child deserves the special love and support that only a
family can provide, we still have much work to do. We must
continue to promote public awareness of adoption and to find
ways of bringing prospective parents together with the thousands
of children who continue to wait. We must also continue to
offer encouragement and assistance to those courageous women
who, despite the pressures of a crisis pregnancy, reject
abortion and choose life for their unborn children.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 207, has
designated the week of November 24 through November 30, 1991,
as "National Adoption Week" and has authorized and requested
the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this
occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of
November 24 through November 30, 1991, as National Adoption
Week. I urge all Americans to observe this week with
appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
day of
, in the year of our
Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.
JPM
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
November 26, 1991 9 a.m.
ADOPTION Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK
November 27, 1991 11:45 a.m.
Roosevelt Room
Welcome to the White House. And welcome, especially, to
those of you who truly know the meaning of the holiday we
celebrate tomorrow. Those of you -- those of us -- whose lives
have been touched by adoption realize what "Thanksgiving" is all
about.
It gives me particular pleasure to proclaim this our 28th
50
National Adoption Week. Each year more than 60,000 000 children join
new families here in America. Each year tens of thousands of
lives are enriched by this act of faith, courage and generosity.
That means not only the lives of children who have finally found
the security and belonging they deserve -- but also the lives of
their new families and friends.
During this week we have the chance -- the privilege -- to
recognize those who've joined in the effort to find permanent
homes for waiting children -- the counselors, social workers,
attorneys, legislators, volunteers, employers, media
professionals, members of the clergy, and families.
During National Adoption Week, perhaps most importantly of
all, we also have the chance to express our admiration for the
women who chose life for their unborn children.
Our family knows the value of that choice. You see -- among
our 12 grandchildren are two very special little ones who were
2
adopted. Whenever I see these miracles, I thank God their
parents chose life.
Each one of us in this country can do something. Every
level of government, and every part of society, must promote
policies that encourage adoption and make it easier for families
who want children and will give them loving homes.
36
Right now, 30,000 children are waiting. They're legally
free for adoption -- just waiting for homes and hearts to welcome
them. Many of these have special needs -- but they all have
special love.
This week, during the upcoming holiday season, and
throughout the year, let every one in this country remember those
precious youngsters who wait. Let us renew our determination to
help them -- to help the American family -- to help the strength
of this nation.
Thank you for being here today -- have a wonderful
Thanksgiving with your families -- and God bless you all.
#
#
#
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Date
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Time 12:10
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NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK, 1991
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Adoption is a wonderful act of love, generosity, and
lifelong commitment -- virtues that have always gone hand
in hand with building a family. This week, we acknowledge
the many rewards that adoption holds for children, for parents,
and for our Nation.
More than 50,000 American children are adopted each year.
These youngsters are as eager to give love as they are to gain
permanent homes and families of their own. Indeed, any adult
who has been blessed with an adopted child or grandchild knows
what tremendous affection and joy that youngster brings to the
lives of others.
Although the actual process may include moments of
anticipation, frustration, and worry, adoption benefits each
of the parties involved -- including the biological mother
who, for whatever reason, cannot keep her child and courageously
decides to give him or her the chance to enjoy life in a secure,
loving environment. Because strong, loving families are the
foundation of stable, caring communities and nations, adoption
also enriches our entire country.
Tragically, however, despite the many benefits of adoption,
thousands of children continue to wait. Approximately 36,000
children in the United States who are legally available for
adoption are living in foster care or in institutions. Many
of these children are characterized as special needs children:
older children and children with disabilities, children with
siblings who need to be adopted by the same family, or members
of a minority group. Regardless of the individual needs they
may have, all of these children long for the kind of permanent
homes and loving families that most of us have always been able
to take for granted.
2
As a Nation, we have begun to dismantle legal, financial,
and attitudinal barriers to adoption. This progress has
been made possible, in large part, by the vigorous efforts of
concerned public officials, parents, social workers, attorneys,
counselors, members of the clergy, and others. However, because
every child deserves the special love and support that only a
family can provide, we still have much work to do. We must
continue to promote public awareness of adoption and to find
ways of bringing prospective parents together with the thousands
of children who continue to wait. We must also continue to
offer encouragement and assistance to those courageous women
who, despite the pressures of a crisis pregnancy, reject
abortion and choose life for their unborn children.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 207, has
designated the week of November 24 through November 30, 1991,
as "National Adoption Week" and has authorized and requested
the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this
occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of
November 24 through November 30, 1991, as National Adoption
Week. I urge all Americans to observe this week with
appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
day of
, in the year of our
Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.
Nov. 19 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
36.
on
peace in the world. So, somehow that's
given the chance for full and happy lives
ven
been lost today, given the understandable
when their biological mothers choose adop-
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concerns about the Persian Gulf. But I'm
tion over abortion. Nevertheless, an esti-
the
glad you asked it because it is a highly sig-
mated 30,000 children who are legally
ser
nificant point.
available for adoption still wait in foster
And thank you all very much.
care for permanent families. Many of these
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children have special needs-they are chil-
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disabilities; they are older or minority chil-
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in Russian.]
dren; and they are children with siblings
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President Gorbachev. At this meeting, I
who need to be adopted by the same
nie
don't think that the United States is, so to
family. Regardless of the individual needs
I
say, passing the ruling to others. The United
they may have, all of these waiting children
my
States here is a participant who will contin-
are eager to love and to be loved by a
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ue to participate in all European matters;
family of their own.
and
and that's, I think, the only way that is pos-
An act of faith, courage, and generosity,
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sible, that is conceivable, in European-and
adoption benefits everyone it touches: the
and
he has an understanding-
youngster who needs and desires a lasting
President Bush. There's only one prob-
home and loving family; the expectant
lem in all of this. That is you get a little jet
mother who, for whatever reason, cannot
lag when you have to come from Washing-
keep her child; and the prospective parents
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ton, DC. It's easier for you. [Laughter]
ter,
who long to open their hearts and their
Thank you all very much.
homes to adoptive children. However, de-
spite the many benefits of adoption, thou-
Note: The exchange took place in the after-
sands of children continue to wait.
noon at the U.S. Ambassador's residence. A
In both the public and private sectors, we
Pro
tape was not available for verification of
must continue working to eliminate daunt-
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the content of these remarks.
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to adoption. Toward that end, my Adminis-
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involved in adopting children with special
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Week, 1990
needs. We are also taking steps to encour-
age interested Federal employees to adopt.
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November 20, 1990
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During National Adoption Week, we
that
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gratefully recognize all those Americans
carin
of America
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manent homes for waiting children-the
A Proclamation
other
counselors, social workers, attorneys, legisla-
Weel
During the holiday season that begins on
tors, volunteers, employers, media profes-
and
Thanksgiving, our thoughts turn toward
sionals, and members of the clergy who
also
home and family. At this special time of
devote their time, skills, and resources to
to us
year, most of us can recall warm memories
encouraging adoption. This week let us also
Ea
of past family gatherings as we look forward
express our admiration and pledge our sup-
vario
to being reunited once again with our dear-
port for those courageous and selfless
est relatives and other loved ones. Tragical-
women who choose life for their unborn
pacit.
dition
ly, however, thousands of American young-
children. Finally, let us also remember
ionsh
sters will not be able to enjoy this festive
those precious youngsters who, on this very
vide
and holy season with a family of their
day, wait to be adopted-let us renew our
finan
own-these are children waiting to be
determination to help them gain the sense
with
adopted.
of security and belonging that they so des-
maint
Each year, some 60,000 waiting children
perately need and deserve.
labor
do find permanent, loving homes in the
To promote public awareness of adoption,
United States. Each year, many infants are
the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution
1874
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / Nov. 20
and happy lives
'rs choose adop-
362, has designated the period commencing
might otherwise be forced to live in an in-
on November 18, 1990, and ending on No-
stitutional setting.
heless, an esti-
vember 24, 1990, as "National Adoption
Through their dedicated efforts, family
ho are legally
Week" and has authorized and requested
caregivers not only help ill and elderly
wait in foster
the President to issue a proclamation in ob-
loved ones to maintain their dignity and
Many of these
servance of this week.
independence but also provide wonderful
-they are chil-
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
examples of the love and commitment that
I, or emotional
dent of the United States of America, do
are the essence of family life. This week we
r minority chil-
hereby proclaim the week of November 18
proudly salute these hardworking men and
n with siblings
through November 24, 1990, as National
women.
by the same
Adoption Week. I urge all Americans to ob-
dividual needs
The Congress, by House Joint Resolution
serve this week with appropriate ceremo-
525, has designated the week of November
vaiting children
nies and activities.
18 through November 24, 1990, as "Nation-
be loved by a
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
al Family Caregivers Week" and has au-
my hand this twentieth day of November,
thorized and requested the President to
and generosity,
in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred
issue a proclamation in observance of this
it touches: the
and ninety, and of the Independence of the
week.
'esires a lasting
United States of America the two hundred
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
the expectant
and fifteenth.
dent of the United States of America, do
reason, cannot
pective parents
George Bush
hereby proclaim the week of November 18
through November 24, 1990, as National
arts and their
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
Family Caregivers Week. I encourage the
However, de-
ter, 4:43 p.m., November 20, 1990]
people of the United States to observe this
adoption, thou-
week with appropriate programs, ceremo-
wait.
nies, and activities.
ate sectors, we
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
iminate daunt-
my hand this twentieth day of November,
udinal barriers
Proclamation 6235-National Family
in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred
I, my Adminis-
Caregivers Week, 1990
and ninety, and of the Independence of the
als to help in-
November 20, 1990
United States of America the two hundred
I commitment
and fifteenth.
n with special
By the President of the United States
eps to encour-
of America
George Bush
yees to adopt.
A Proclamation
n Week, we
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
se Americans
Traditionally, the American family has
ter, 4:44 p.m., November 20, 1990]
rt to find per-
both symbolized and fostered the values
children-the
that are at the heart of any truly strong and
orneys, legisla-
caring society-values such as faithfulness,
media profes-
commitment, and respect and concern for
e clergy who
others. During National Family Caregivers
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater
d resources to
Week, as we celebrate the American family
on President Bush's Meetings With
President Turgut Özal of Turkey and
eek let us also
and its ability to care for its members, we
'edge our sup-
also reaffirm the importance of those values
Prime Minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki of
and selfless
to us as individuals and as a Nation.
Poland
their unborn
Each day millions of Americans provide
November 20, 1990
O remember
various forms of assistance to relatives inca-
', on this very
pacitated by age, illness, or disability. In ad-
Özal
us renew our
dition to home nursing care and compan-
President Bush held a wide-ranging dis-
ain the sense
ionship, these family caregivers may pro-
cussion for approximately 1 hour with Presi-
they so des-
vide physically impaired loved ones with
dent Özal of Turkey this afternoon, with
financial support, transportation, and help
particular attention to the Persian Gulf.
with shopping, cooking, and daily household
Their discussion was characterized by the
S of adoption,
it Resolution
maintenance. Their generous and devoted
same close cooperation that we have en-
labors are invaluable to the relative who
joyed with Turkey. President Bush noted
1875
Administration of George Bush, 1989 / Nov. 21
wo children, and
ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc. Prior to
trial Commission of Arizona, 1973-1974;
this, he served as an independent consult-
chief elevator inspector for the division of
ant in Raleigh, NC, 1982-1986; principal
occupational safety and health for the In-
safety engineer for the Nevada Department
dustrial Commission of Arizona, 1971-1973;
of Occupational Safety and Health in
and chief elevator inspector for the bureau
Carson City, 1981-1982; administrator of
e Equal
of safety at the Michigan Department of
the occupational safety and health division
Labor, 1966-1971.
of the North Carolina Department of
Labor, 1979-1981; director of the division
Mr. Wiseman attended Michigan State.
of occupational safety and health for the
He was born May 29, 1927, in Detroit, MI.
Industrial Commission of Arizona, 1974-
Mr. Wiseman served in the U.S. Navy,
S with the Doug-
1979; acting director for the division of oc-
1945-1946. He is married, has five children,
rnia, 1952-1982.
cupational safety and health for the Indus-
and resides in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
rom the Bistram
i., 1952). He was
in Montrose, CO.
e U.S. Army Air
Remarks on Signing the National Adoption Week Proclamation
narried, has two
ington, VA.
November 21, 1989
Secretary Sullivan and Senators Hatch
lies of their own. Adoption is not something
and Humphrey and Congressman Smith,
that we celebrate only one week of the
vernment
and all the children gathered here today
year. In September I introduced the Spe-
and their families: Welcome to the White
cial-Needs Adoption Assistance Act of 1989.
House.
And under this act, an individual would be
This week we gather with our families to
permitted to deduct up to $3,000 from
give our blessings and to celebrate the start
income those expenses incurred in the
served in various
of the holiday season. And as our thoughts
adoption of a special-needs child. We must
k, including vice
turn to our families, it gives me particular
make adoption a true national concern and
lending division,
pleasure to proclaim November 20th
alternative.
president and
through the 26th National Adoption Week.
So, to Senator Orrin Hatch and Congress-
nt head, 1975-
Each year more than 50,000 American
man Chris Smith, the sponsors of National
aining program,
children are adopted into new families to
Adoption Week, and to Secretary Sullivan,
be loved and cherished. And each child re-
who has helped this administration encour-
Florida Memori-
turns one hundredfold the special joy that
age and assist those who are trying to
he University of
comes from belonging, from caring, and
adopt, we thank you. And to the children
and the families gathered here who stand as
vas born July 4,
from sharing together. Yet thousands more
testimony to the fact that adoption works
Currently, Mr.
continue to wait. This year an estimated
for everyone, I thank you for being with us
30,000 children, available for adoption, will
today at the White House as I proclaim this
spend their Thanksgiving and Christmas
week National Adoption Week. And I'm
holidays without a permanent family. Most
now pleased to sign this proclamation, and
of these kids, about 60 percent, are special-
understand that I will have some very spe-
he
needs children. Some are older, some are
cial witnesses over here. [Laughter]
brothers and sisters who want to stay to-
Thank you all for coming. Hope you all
gether, some have disabilities; but they all
have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
have special love to give.
Millions of Americans have been touched
Note: The President spoke at 1:09 p.m. in
by adoption: birth parents, adoptive par-
the Roosevelt Room at the White House.
ril 27, 1993. He
ents, and grandparents. Over a million
The proclamation is listed in Appendix E at
a Arey.
childless couples and singles long for fami-
the end of this volume.
has served as
d training for
1577
Sept. 13 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
merce and Hispanic studies, 1960-1963. In
Dr. Glade graduated from the University
today, many of whom
addition, he has served as an assistant pro-
of Texas (B.B.A., 1950; M.A., 1951; Ph.D.,
I know Senator Bent
fessor of economics at the University of
1955). He was born July 29, 1929, in Wich-
with us, is one of thos
Maryland, 1957-1960; and a teaching fellow
ita Falls, TX. He is married, has four chil-
is also the proud fathe
in economics at the University of Texas,
dren, and resides in Austin, TX.
dren.
1953-1955.
And we don't mere
to those already part
ment. We are here to
age more American
Nomination of Velma Montoya To Be a Member of the
adopt children with
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
emotional disabilities.
30,000 American chil
September 13, 1989
able for adoption, an
children with special
The President today announced his inten-
Office of Regulatory Analysis, Occupational
physically or emoti
tion to nominate Velma Montoya to be a
Safety and Health Administration, at the
some are members c
member of the Occupational Safety and
Department of Labor, 1983-1985. In addi-
need to be placed in
Health Review Commission for the remain-
tion, she has served as the Assistant Direc-
some are minority chil
der of the term expiring April 27, 1991. She
tor for Strategy for the White House Office
And today we're sei
would succeed Robert E. Rader, Jr.
of Policy Development in the Executive
two legislative proposa
Since 1988 Dr. Montoya has served as an
Office of the President, 1982-1983; and as a
tion. The Members
associate professor of finance for the School
staff economist for the RAND Corp. in
with us today have a
of Business Administration at California
Santa Monica, CA, 1973-1982.
legislation and to seel
State Polytechnic University in Pomona,
Dr. Montoya graduated from St. Hugh's
in the Congress of th
CA. Prior to this, she served as president of
College, Oxford University Occidental Col-
legislation is simple. ]
the Hispanic American Public Policy Insti-
vide a $3,000 tax ded
tute, 1984; an adjunct professor at the Pep-
lege (B.A., 1959), Fletcher School of Law
perdine University School of Business and
and Diplomacy (M.A., 1960), Stanford Uni-
certain nonrecurring
Management, 1987-1988; director of studies
versity (M.A., 1966), and the University of
the adoption of a spe
in public policy and associate professor of
California at Los Angeles (Ph.D., 1977). She
the second bill will cr
political economy at Chapman College,
was born April 9, 1938, in Los Angeles, CA.
stration program for
School of Business and Management, 1985-
She is married, has one child, and resides in
Federal civilian emp
1987; and an expert economist for the
Los Angeles, CA.
special-needs child wil
$2,000 for nonrecurrin
And I hope that this
tion program, will ser
private sector to offer
Remarks Announcing Proposed Legislation on Special-Needs
Adoption
September 13, 1989
Appointment of
First, welcome to the White House. And
adoption movement.
American Battle
I'm especially pleased to have these distin-
And those who adopt are given far more
September 13, 198
guished and very interested Members of
than they receive. And Barbara and I know
both bodies, Senate and the House, with us
that because we are blessed by one adopted
today-so many noble leaders in our effort
grandchild. Few realize that Congress of
The President today
to encourage adoption. And they're leaders
the United States is a great source of en-
tion to appoint Brig.
not because they tell others what needs to
couragement to the adoption movement.
derth, Jr., as a meml
Battle Monuments Cc
be done but because they themselves pro-
More than 50 Members of the Congress are
vide homes for orphans. And as I look about
members of this adoption coalition, an in-
succeed William E. Hi
the room, I see and pay tribute to Reverend
formal group dedicated to encourage adop-
Since 1974 General
Clemens, Susan Freivalds, Jane Edwards,
tion. And their leaders-several of them
as program developme
and others who are good samaritans in the
couldn't be with us-but most here with us
keting in the Saudi A1
1190
Administration of George Bush, 1989 / Sept. 13
om the University
today, many of whom are adoptive parents.
to offer similar benefits to their employees.
M.A., 1951; Ph.D.,
I know Senator Bentsen, who couldn't be
I'm happy to be able to say that many com-
29, 1929, in Wich-
with us, is one of those. Senator Humphrey
panies are involved, many have done this
ied, has four chil-
is also the proud father of two adopted chil-
already. These two bills are important steps
n, TX.
dren.
in the effort to encourage adoption in
And we don't merely want to pay tribute
America. And believe me, this is not the
to those already part of the adoption move-
last you will hear from our administration
ment. We are here to take action to encour-
about adoption.
age more Americans to adopt-and to
I've directed the Cabinet to make adop-
adopt children with physical, mental, and
tion a high priority and instructed my Do-
emotional disabilities. Right now, more than
mestic Policy Council to develop the adop-
30,000 American children are legally avail-
tion initiatives that we're announcing here
able for adoption, and many of these are
today. And I've also directed all Federal
children with special needs. And some are
agencies to develop plans for supporting
lysis, Occupational
physically or emotionally handicapped,
and promoting adoption, including provid-
inistration, at the
some are members of sibling groups that
ing the maximum flexibility to allow leave
983-1985. In addi-
need to be placed in the same home, and
for employees who want to adopt. And we
e Assistant Direc-
some are minority children.
will continue to promote adoption in the
future.
/hite House Office
And today we're sending to the Congress
in the Executive
These two proposals-legislative propos-
two legislative proposals to encourage adop-
als-will make a contribution toward solv-
982-1983; and as a
tion. The Members of Congress who are
ing one of America's most difficult and sad-
RAND Corp. in
with us today have agreed to sponsor the
dest problems: the children with special
982.
legislation and to seek their swift approval
needs who have no loving family of their
d from St. Hugh's
in the Congress of the United States. The
own.
ty Occidental Col-
legislation is simple. The first bill will pro-
I want to thank you all very much for
er School of Law
vide a $3,000 tax deduction to families for
coming down here. Let's get these bills en-
60), Stanford Uni-
certain nonrecurring costs associated with
acted into law. And thank you all for your
the University of
the adoption of a special-needs child. And
leadership very, very much.
(Ph.D., 1977). She
the second bill will create a 4-year demon-
1 Los Angeles, CA.
stration program for Federal employees.
Note: The President spoke at 2:11 p.m. in
hild, and resides in
Federal civilian employees who adopt a
the Roosevelt Room at the White House. In
special-needs child will be reimbursed up to
his remarks, he referred to Rev. George Cle-
$2,000 for nonrecurring expenses.
mens of One Church, One Child; Susan
And I hope that this program, demonstra-
Freivalds of Adoptive Families of America;
tion program, will serve as a model for the
and Jane Edwards of Spence Chapin Serv-
Needs
private sector to offer-for their employers
ice.
Appointment of David H. Sudderth, Jr., as a Member of the
American Battle Monuments Commission
are given far more
September 13, 1989
arbara and I know
ed by one adopted
that Congress of
The President today announced his inten-
of the Missile Systems Division at the
reat source of en-
tion to appoint Brig. Gen. David H. Sud-
Raytheon Co. in Andover, MA. Prior to this,
option movement.
derth, Jr., as a member of the American
General Sudderth served as Infantry com-
f the Congress are
Battle Monuments Commission. He would
pany commander, Artillery battery com-
n coalition, an in-
succeed William E. Hickey.
mander, Chief of Air Defense Artillery Per-
o encourage adop-
Since 1974 General Sudderth has served
sonnel, Commanding General 31st Artillery
-several of them
as program development manager for mar-
Brigade and Deputy J3 (Operations) North
most here with us
keting in the Saudi Arabian program office
American Air Defense Command. He
1191
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / June 20
children, and resides
sentative Sisisky graduated from Virginia
Rahway, NJ, 1981-1982. Mr. Corneby
Commonwealth University (B.S., 1949). He
served in several capacities at the Grand
was born June 9, 1927, in Baltimore, MD.
Union Company, Grand Catalog Showrooms
In addition, he served in the U.S. Navy. He
in Ridgewood, NJ, including vice president/
is married, has four children, and resides in
division general manager, 1978-1981; oper-
Petersburg, VA.
ations vice president, 1975-1978; adminis-
N. Raudabaugh To
trative vice president, 1973-1975; director
National Labor
of personnel, 1972-1973; and in the super-
market division, 1959-1972.
Mr. Corneby graduated from West Vir-
Nomination of Earl Roger Mandle To
announced his inten-
Be a Member of the National Council
ginia Wesleyan College (B.S., 1959). He was
born December 15, 1937, in Scranton, PA.
on the Arts
N. Raudabaugh to be
Mr. Corneby is married, has three children,
onal Labor Relations
June 20, 1990
and resides in Monroe, NY.
er of the term expir-
2. He would succeed
The President today announced his inten-
tion to nominate Earl Roger Mandle to be a
member of the National Council on the
ubaugh serves as a
Arts, National Foundation on the Arts and
Remarks at a Fundraising Dinner for
firm of Constangy,
the Humanities, for a term expiring Sep-
tlanta, GA. Prior to
Senator Jesse Helms in Charlotte,
tember 3, 1994. He would succeed Ray-
North Carolina
with Powell, Gold-
mond J. Learsy.
phy in Atlanta, GA.
June 20, 1990
Since 1988 Mr. Mandle has served as the
aduated from the
Deputy Director of the National Gallery of
nce and Commerce,
Thank you, Senator. Thank you all very,
Art. Prior to this, he was director of the
nia (B.S., 1968); Cor-
very much. Thank you, Jesse. Thank you
Toledo Museum of Art, 1977-1988, and as-
of Industrial and
very, very much, Jesse, for that very warm
sociate director, 1974-1976. He was associ-
introduction. And I am so pleased to be
1974); and the Uni-
ate director of the Minneapolis Institute of
here. And to Dot Helms, my respects. Bar-
School (J.D., 1977).
Arts, 1967-1974.
bara sends her love. To our outstanding
avy, 1968-1972. He
Mr. Mandle graduated from Williams Col-
i, in Sioux City, IA.
Governor, Jim Martin, a friend of longstand-
lege in 1963 and New York University
ried and resides in
ing, my respects, and to his cohort from
(M.A., 1967). He was born May 13, 1941, in
across the way, Carroll Campbell, another
Hackensack, NJ. He is married, has two
close friend. The Carolinians are lucky-
children, and resides in Washington, DC.
they've got it made with these two Gover-
nors. I want to salute another friend, the
Congressman from this district who's
an Sisisky as a
making such a superb record for himself
of Trustees of
Nomination of Bert W. Corneby To Be
and for North Carolina values in the United
emorial
Superintendent of the United States
States Congress, Alex McMillan, going
n
Mint at West Point
strong. And I'm very proud of him. Another
old friend-I don't want to date Jim Gard-
June 20, 1990
ner in a sense, but he and I were elected to
inounced his inten-
The President today announced his inten-
the Congress on exactly the same day sever-
Sisisky to serve in
tion to nominate Bert W. Corneby, of New
al years ago. And I am proud of him as he
a member of the
York, to be Superintendent of the Mint of
serves this State as Lieutenant Governor.
[ames Madison Me-
the United States at West Point, NY, De-
I want to salute the Mayor, Sue Myrick;
dation for the re-
partment of the Treasury. He would suc-
our chairman, Jack Hawk; old friends of
piring October 3,
ceed Clifford M. Barber.
mine, Jack and Helen Laughery, who do so
James R. Olin. He
Since 1985 Mr. Corneby has served as
much for the cause and with whom I spent
or a term expiring
deputy commissioner of finance for the
a nervous primary night in this State 2
County of Orange in Goshen, NY. Prior to
years ago. Roger Milliken, from Spartan-
serving his fourth
this, he served as partner/manager for
burg down here, right across the way;
Representative for
ALFA Market in Central Valley, NY, 1982-
strong supporter of the Republican Party
ginia. Prior to this
1985; general manager for Vornado Inc.,
and the conservative cause. And, of course,
legislator. Repre-
Sutton Place Catalog Showrooms in
the real star of tonight's show-a truly great
985
hime 20 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
And the truth
with with an imparalleled
follower who flows with the current. He's a
fense has and is
used of THE loved by his fans, feared
visionary who alters the tide. Sam Ervin put
democratic world
" his You all know him-pro-
I wrestles the "Nature Boy" Plair.
it best: "Jesse is one of the few men with
month, President (
SOMO here in with thinking yes ought to
the courage to stand up for what he be-
Washington sumn
lieves." And the Jesse Helms I know also
ram up with My friend, the Chairman of
agreement to upd
the national Council, Amold
embodies the values of North Carolina's
pact on the peace
good, quiet, and decent people-people
Another agreement
You know, Oxian the Re-
sublican Vaughter, And maybe the two of
who pay their taxes and believe in hard
create unprecede
I'M could the Federal budget.
work and have a love of country and of
on-site verification
I'm Dad
God. And like them, Jesse's a man of integ-
urged since the 1
And I social have what they call in base-
rity, a great family man-lovely wife, Dot,
bachev and I also
all "rabbe you know, the guy that
and three great kids, six grandchildren. And
on conventional a
always been the beckling from the side-
a man of kindness and humanity.
which both sides
membut I did notice some protest going
Let me tell you a revealing story. Barbara
intensify the pac
'As outside in ** were coming in tonight.
and I have two adopted grandchildren, the
Vienna and agree
And they're upus because they think that
younger christened in the Rose Garden 2
sential to the fu
the only reason I was invited to speak this
weeks ago. And they are a constant source
And furthermore
evening is because I'm Barbara Bush's hus-
of happiness in our lives. Well, 28 years ago,
future negotiation
and Waughter I thought it came out
at Christmas, Jesse and Dot were reading a
arms once the S
pretty well-Bas Bush, seven, Wellesley,
story about a boy with cerebral palsy living
duction talks] trea
I'm know what Taughter]
in a Greensboro orphanage. And asked
The great hum
Anyway, it's a pleasure to be with you in
what he would most like from Santa Claus,
"A man in the
the birthplace is one of America's greatest
the boy had said, a mother and a father.
ing-but you get
redigious leaders, too, a friend of all of
And soon after, Jesse and Dot visited that
will be thinking
The Reverend Billy Graham. And what's ours,
boy and they adopted him-became his
Carolina, even ci
mane, I am privileged this evening to salute
mother and father. Brought him through
country thinkers
giving peace a ch
waders, a steadfast champion of what he
the of America's most dynamic political
several operations. And today, he's a suc-
cessful businessman with a family of his
a chance on pea
Indiever-what he believes. And, of
friend. I'm talking about Senator Jesse Helms, course, my
own. Like Barbara and I, Dot and Jesse
new relationship
know the joy of adoption. And I know we
and I'm going
all salute them for bringing the caring light
America must h
You know, it's been said that Jesse Helms
termination for
4 political partisan. He still maintains that
of love to another.
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was
And that is the Jesse Helms I know-a
we will. And I
really the title of a film on the 1972 Demo-
parable of character. The character which
week's meeting
led Jesse to go out and buy glasses for the
chev and the P1
tratic Convention [Laughter] Yet partisan-
son of a woman in Johnson County whom
publics. And tho
Helms story. The son of a police chief, Jesse
ship really is only a small part of the Jesse
he heard couldn't see the blackboard, or
we hope can lea
worked his way through school. Later, tell-
caused him to help Durham's Thuy Doan.
this situation, an
my the plain truth as a columnist and com-
Having escaped from Vietnam, she tried for
ic blockade of
mentator. And as a Senator with seniority
7 years to get her mother out. And Jesse
millions more.
And as we w
and prestige, he's been a clear, strong voice
reunited her family.
tive change of
in North Carolina, reflecting this State's
Let's face it: people don't always agree
Hotto: To be rather than to seem.
with him, but they always respect him. And
maintain the p
where does Jesse stand? You know where.
made that chan
The theme of this campaign is "you know
with Germany
where Jesse stands." Yet I'd like to talk
He places principle and people above parti-
and a strong An
about the Jesse Helms you may not know
san politics-strengthening the United
about. Not just professionally-I'm talking
States of America. By way of example, look
Europe as guar
and freedom. (
personally. And why his reelection isn't a
first at foreign policy, where naturally, the
liberal Democrats want us to make reckless
lenges can only
partisan crusade but a national necessity.
unafraid to
the Jesse Helms that I know and that all of
defense cuts. And as long as I'm President,
strong. You see
114 that orbit around that Senate from time
there's as much chance of that happening
the peace that
11, time know is a man of courtesy, unfailing
as there is of Mike Krzyzewski going to the
have helped u
country, and conviction. He isn't a trendy
Boston Celtics. It isn't going to happen.
bises
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / June 20
th the current. He's a
And the truth is, a strong national de-
who will help our defense maintain that
e tide. Sam Ervin put
fense has and is helping to build a more
peace.
of the few men with
democratic world. Consider: Earlier this
And where does Jesse stand? You know
up for what he be-
month, President Gorbachev and I held our
where Jesse stands: for a safer, more secure,
: Helms I know also
Washington summit, and we signed an
and stable world. And turning to America, a
of North Carolina's
agreement to update and expand our 1973
lot of challenges also remain. And so, quot-
cent people-people
pact on the peaceful uses of atomic energy.
ing Asheville's own Thomas Wolfe, let's
and believe in hard
Another agreement on nuclear testing will
"look homeward." And here, too, I need
e of country and of
create unprecedented improvements for
Jesse Helms to keep standing up for what's
esse's a man of integ-
on-site verification-a course that Jesse has
right.
an-lovely wife, Dot,
urged since the 1970's. And President Gor-
A noted preacher once said, "A thought-
six grandchildren. And
bachev and I also issued a joint statement
ful mind, when it sees a nation's flag, sees
humanity.
on conventional armed forces in Europe in
not the flag only but the nation itself." And
vealing story. Barbara
which both sides committed themselves to
yet, what would we say to the brave men
ed grandchildren, the
intensify the pace of the negotiations in
and women who fought and died for the
1 the Rose Garden 2
Vienna and agreed that such a treaty is es-
Stars and Stripes if they were alive today?
are a constant source
sential to the future security of Europe.
Forty-eight States had laws protecting the
es. Well, 28 years ago,
And furthermore, we also agreed to hold
flag against desecration. Forty-eight States.
d Dot were reading a
future negotiations on nuclear and space
And those laws were effectively struck
1 cerebral palsy living
arms once the START [strategic arms re-
down when the Supreme Court ruled that
phanage. And asked
duction talks] treaty is concluded.
flag-burning is protected by the Constitu-
ike from Santa Claus,
The great humorist Will Rogers once said,
tion. Now, I know this is an emotional issue
mother and a father.
"A man in the country does his own think-
on which Americans of good faith can and
and Dot visited that
ing-but you get him into town and he soon
do disagree. As I look at it, it's not a Repub-
ed him-became his
will be thinking second-handed." In North
lican issue or Democrat, or even a liberal or
Brought him through
Carolina, even city folks are commonsense
conservative issue. To me, it is an American
nd today, he's a suc-
country thinkers. And you understand that
issue.
with a family of his
giving peace a chance does not mean taking
And our forefathers, with remarkable in-
and I, Dot and Jesse
a chance on peace. As we build upon our
sight, knew that the Constitution must
tion. And I know we
new relationship with the Soviet Union-
evolve in order to be contemporary. And
inging the caring light
and I'm going to keep on trying there—
so, they provided a mechanism for amend-
America must heed the desire for self-de-
ing this sacred and marvelous document.
sse Helms I know-a
termination for the Baltic Republics. And
And like us, they knew that the flag is the
The character which
we will. And I was pleased to see last
unique symbol of America. And I empha-
nd buy glasses for the
week's meeting between President Gorba-
size that word "unique." I honestly can't
ohnson County whom
chev and the Presidents of these three Re-
believe that they would condone burning it
e the blackboard, or
publics. And those talks began a dialog that
under the cover of free speech. The consti-
Durham's Thuy Doan.
we hope can lead to a peaceful resolution of
tutional amendment we have proposed is
Vietnam, she tried for
this situation, an end to the Soviet econom-
carefully drawn. And here's what it says:
nother out. And Jesse
ic blockade of Lithuania, and freedom for
"The Congress and the States shall have
millions more.
power to prohibit the physical desecration
le don't always agree
And as we work to consolidate the posi-
of the flag of the United States." I will fight
vays respect him. And
tive change of the past year, we must also
for that amendment, and I am proud to
id? You know where.
maintain the policies and institutions that
have Jesse Helms at my side.
id people above parti-
made that change possible: a strong NATO,
And Jesse and I, of course, agree on many
hening the United
with Germany remaining a full member,
other issues-things that I think we all
way of example, look
and a strong American military presence in
agree could be called value issues. An exam-
where naturally, the
Europe as guarantors of stability, security,
ple: Jesse believed that kids should have the
and freedom. Carolinians know these chal-
nt us to make reckless
right to have voluntary prayer in the class-
lenges can only be met through an America
long as I'm President,
room-and so do I. As an old-fashioned guy,
unafraid to adjust but committed to remain
he believes in fiscal sanity. And when it
ice of that happening
"zyzewski going to the
strong. You see, weakness will not preserve
comes to solving problems, liberals measure
the peace that our national defense policies
progress made by dollars spent. And Jesse
going to happen.
have helped us win. And I need Senators
and I, on the other hand, want to clean up
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the deficit through proposals requiring a
is a story of how dre
Milliken, president of Milliken Industries;
balanced budget and a line-item veto. If the
Mike Krzyzewski, coach of the Duke Uni-
you believe with all
Congress can't make these cuts, give the
with all your might,
versity basketball team; and author Thomas
Yours is also an ins'
President what 43 Governors have, and let
Wolfe. Following his remarks, the President
him have a shot at it.
ery, sacrifice, and he
returned to Washington, DC.
And finally, there's the issue of fighting
gether individuals, p
crime. And last May I outlined our Violent
sionals, volunteers, I
Crime Act. And at its heart is the belief that
then the Government
for anyone killing a law enforcement offi-
Inn, this extraordina
cer, no legal penalty is too tough. Liberals
Remarks at the Ribbon-Cutting
need it most, is a rei.
oppose the death penalty. And where does
Ceremony for the Children's Inn at the
of purpose and carin
Jesse stand? Where I do: We want to elimi-
National Institutes of Health in
Light in the hard,
nate loopholes that allow these, the worst
Bethesda, Maryland
illness, you've given
criminals, to escape just punishment. And
June 21, 1990
gift, and you've sho
what's more, we want to expand its cover-
shining role which f
age to include major drug traffickers. Not
What a beautiful day! Thank you, Dr. Sul-
the treatment of a sic
livan. And I love the music, too. I love to
Carmala and Debb
sometime, not someplace but right now all
across America.
sing. We heard you when we were just get-
the congressional sp
I'm told that Jesse's favorite movie is
ting ready to come out here. Thank you
compassion and car
"Patton." And in closing, let me recite the
very much. I guess I needn't tell this group,
deeply. Dr. Pizzo,
words of Patton telling his troops that in
infiltrated by so many doctors and friends
mitment to this drea
coming months they would often wonder
from NIH, of my high regard for our Secre-
the remarkable lega
whether they'd retreat under fire. "Don't
to create will last foi
tary of HHS, Dr. Sullivan. I'm just delighted
worry about it," he advised them. "I can
he's with me and very proud to be intro-
Vagelos, you and M
bodied in a most ex
assure you, you will all do your duty." For
duced by him. I really want to single out
18 years Jesse Helms has done his duty,
those who have worked so hard, recogniz-
of corporate respo;
acting as a United States Senator to protect
ing that I might, by omission, risk offend-
unique talents and g
what Mayberry's own Aunt Bee, of the be-
ing. But Bar and I've had this warm wel-
has to give. And the
loved "Andy Griffith Show," called "home
come here, and then we've been reading
ous gift of land ano
and people's feelings, and how they grew
up on the hard work that's gone into it.
and will change th
children and so ma
up." He continues to lead with the civility
Certainly, I want to single out Debbie Din-
and conscience that is a metaphor for North
gell for her commitment, Dr. Pizzo, Dr.
leadership and gifts,
Carolina and with a spirit that would make
Raub, Dr. Vagelos, Alan Kay, Carmala Wal-
ical, have made thi
even General Patton proud.
gren, Chris Downey, Kathy Russell, and-
reality.
Two years ago, after an operation, Jesse-
The lesson of the
again, excuse me, I'll stop there-but every-
typical of him-disobeyed the doctor's
body else as well.
the most important
order by leaving his sickbed early to hit the
It's good to see so many friends and be-
simple one: taking
campaign trail for me and Dan Quayle. And
lievers from the Hill over here-from Cap-
share a laugh, wil
I'll never forget how he literally stood up to
itol Hill, those who are giving this project a
people will be doing
the 36 families wh
support me. And tonight, I came down here
lot of heartfelt support-Congressmen Din-
to pledge him my support. You know where
gell and Downey and Walgren and Morella
people like resident
Jesse stands: for a safe, strong, and moral
and Lowery. Welcome to all. And a special
and her staff; peo.
America. And I need him in the United
fundraisers and me
greeting to the kids, the parents, and the
States Senate, so let's keep him there-for
who have raised 0'
friends who have come down from NIH this
your sake, for North Carolina's sake, and for
struction and who
morning.
America's sake.
I have been so impressed by what I've
$500,000 a year I
And thank you for this occasion. And let's
learned about the unique concept of Chil-
people like those at
reelect Jesse Helms. And God bless the
dren's Inn. Barbara and I have talked about
the entire campus
United States of America. Thank you.
it, and she's told me of this wonderful con-
involved in caring
cept. It's an extraordinarily sensitive idea to
for years, and in
Note: The President spoke at 7:25 p.m. in
provide this place of refuge and renewal so
August. I think it
Liberty Hall at the Merchandise Mart. In
that sick children and their families can live
3,000 of you came
his remarks, he referred to Jack Hawk,
this week. And De
together during treatment. I am very
chairman of the State Republican Party;
her, I'm sure there
moved to be here today to see how joyously
Jack Laughery, president of Hardees; Roger
ed-but neverthele
your vision of caring has been realized. This
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USA TODAY
January 2, 1990, Tuesday, FINAL EDITION
SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 2A
LENGTH: 235 words
HEADLINE: Bush family welcomes new member
BYLINE: Wayne Beissert
BODY:
Marvin and Margaret Bush have ended a yearlong quest by adopting a second
child, giving President and Barbara Bush their 12th grandchild.
Barbara Bush announced the adoption Monday aboard Air Force One en route
to Alabama.
'Want to hear the news, the great news? Marvin had a baby, a little boy.
It's so exciting,'' she said.
The first lady said her son and daughter-in-law learned Friday that the baby
was theirs.
The child has been named Charles Walker Bush. Walker is the family name of
the president's mother and is included in his name, George Herbert Walker
Bush.
Marvin, the fourth and youngest Bush son, lives in Alexandria, Va.
The couple have an adopted daughter, Marshall, 3. Margaret Bush is unable to
bear children as a result of a childhood illness.
When his father took a stand against abortion rights during the presidential
campaign, Marvin Bush told Donnie Radcliffe, author of Simply Barbara Bush,
''My view on adoption has certainly been altered. I think what a horrible
crime it would have been for Marshall's mom to abort when I see this miracle I
live with.
Barbara Bush said the family learned of the adoption the same day the
president's brother-in-law, Alexander Ellis, 67, of Boston, died of a massive
stroke.
''I cried all day,'' Barbara Bush said. ''I cried from happiness, and I
cried from sadness. The Bushes will attend Ellis' funeral today in Boston.
GRAPHIC: PHOTO; b/w, Tom Stanford, USA TODAY (Marvin Bush)
CUTLINE: MARVIN BUSH: His adopted son was born in November in Texas
TYPE: Newsmakers
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The Associated Press
The materials in the AP file were compiled by The Associated Press. These
materials may not be republished without the express written consent of The
Associated Press.
June 10, 1990, Sunday, AM cycle
SECTION: Washington Dateline
LENGTH: 768 words
HEADLINE: Bush Meets Mexican President on Trade Issues
BYLINE: By CHRISTOPHER CONNELL, Associated Press Writer
DATELINE: WASHINGTON
KEYWORD: Bush
BODY:
President Bush welcomed Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari to the
White House Sunday evening for a reception and private dinner expected to lay
the groundwork for formal negotiations to lift trade barriers between the two
countries.
Both presidents declined to answer reporters' questions about a free trade
agreement as they posed for photographers on the mansion's North Portico facing
Pennsylvania Avenue.
They went inside for a reception with top U.S. and Mexican economic
officials, including, on the U.S. side, Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady,
Commerce Secretary Robert Mosbacher, trade representative Carla Hills, national
security adviser Brent Scowcroft and Vice President Dan Quayle.
Later, the two presidents planned to dine alone in their second White House
meeting in less than nine months.
White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said he expected to have a written
statement later, but said he expected no formal announcement on trade talks.
Administration officials said privately they expected the Bush -Salinas
meeting to be followed by a formal announcement on Monday that the two countries
will enter negotiations to create a free trade pact. The sources asked not to be
identified.
Bush earlier Sunday declined to predict how long it might take to achieve a
free trade agreement with Mexico.
"I want to talk to him first before I can say on that," Bush told reporters
as he walked off the golf course at Andrews AFB in suburban Maryland earlier
Sunday. But he called the meeting with Salinas "very important.'
If successful, the trade negotiations could bring all of North America - 335
million people - into a single market free of tariffs and other barriers to
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trade. The United States and Canada entered a free trade agreement two years
ago.
Bush has close ties with Salinas, who paid a formal state visit to the
White House last Oct. 3. This time, their get-together was an informal one, with
the two presidents dining without aides present.
Preparatory trade discussions are expected to begin shortly with an eye
toward launching the formal negotiations before Bush and Salinas next meet in
Monterrey in December. Two-way U.S.-Mexican trade now totals about $$52 billion
a year, but experts say it has the potential to go much higher.
Bush flew by helicopter from the presidential retreat at Camp David, Md.,
to the Air Force base just outside Washington Sunday afternoon to play golf with
Treasury Secretary Nicholas Brady, Rep. Bill Archer, R-Texas, and Fred Zeder,
chairman of the Overseas Private Investment Corp.
The reform-minded Salinas, 42, a Harvard-educated economist, is seeking to
invigorate Mexico's economy. A free trade agreement could spur job creation
south of the border and ease pressures that lead Mexicans to look for work in
the United States illegally.
But it would require dismantling tariffs and other barriers erected decades
ago to protect Mexican industry from competition from its rich American
neighbor.
U.S-Mexican ties have been strained by the recent jailing in California of a
Mexican physician, Humberto Alvarez Machain, who is accused of complicity in the
murder of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent in 1985.
Bush said last month the United States played no role in abducting the
doctor. But a DEA agent subsequently testified in Los Angeles that the agency
had authorized a plan for Mexican police to kidnap the physician and deliver his
across the border.
Salinas and Bush both were elected in 1988. They met as presidents-elect in
November that year in Houston, and then again last October as heads of state.
On Monday, Bush will welcome East German Prime Minister Lothar de Maiziere
to the White House for talks on the new Germany and Europe. It will be the first
meeting between a U.S. president and the head of East Germany, which until a few
months ago was a hard-line communist state.
Bush had dinner at the White House Friday nigh with West German Chancellor
Helmut Kohl. They discussed how to calm Soviet anxieties about a united Germany
belonging to NATO.
The two Germanys will merge their currencies next month and are headed toward
a full marriage in 1991. Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is insisting that a
united Germany keep a foot in both NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
Bush and his family also were holding a christening in the Rose Garden on
Sunday for Walker Bush, the president's 12th grandchild. The infant was born
in Texas last November and adopted by Bush's son, Marvin, and his wife,
Margaret, of Alexandria, Va.
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The younger Bushes also have a 4-year-old daughter, Marshall.
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The Boston Globe
January 2, 1990, Tuesday, City Edition
SECTION: NATIONAL/FOREIGN; Pg. 6 P
LENGTH: 611 words
HEADLINE: Bush faces array of problems as he ends vacation
BYLINE: By John W. Mashek, Globe Staff
DATELINE: WASHINGTON
KEYWORD: GEORGE BUSH; HOLIDAY; END
BODY:
President Bush concluded a holiday in Texas and Alabama yesterday,
returning to some sticky unfinished business on Panama as well as a potentially
divisive battle with Congress over spending and defense priorities.
Bush topped off his 6-day vacation by fishing for bass near Montgomery,
Ala., after relaxing by hunting, fishing and golfing in South Texas and in his
Houston home.
Even on his getaway from the Oval Office, Bush could not escape from
official duties, including his role as commander-in-chief. Still unresolved is
the status of his year-long nemesis, ousted Panamanian dictator Manuel Antonio
Noreiga.
US negotiations continued yesterday with Vatican and Panamanian officials on
how to get Noriega out of his refuge in the Vatican Embassy in Panama City.
Bush has taken a hard-line position: He wants Noriega, who has been
indicted in Florida for drug smuggling, to stand trial in the United States. The
stalemate continued through Bush's vacation.
White House officials continued to show optimism that Noriega eventually
would be turned over to the United States.
Bush must deal, too, with the sensitive matter of how long US troops will
remain in Panama. Estimates vary, but it is certain that at least a sizable
contingent will have to be stationed there on an open-ended basis to maintain
civil order. A new government, friendly to the United States, is still finding
its way, inheriting a devastated economy.
Arriving at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Bush said his New Year's
resolution for 1990 was "peace, world peace."
His wife, Barbara, talked more about the adoption of a new grandchild,
Charles Walker Bush, born in November and adopted by son Marvin and his wife,
Margaret. This is the 12th Bush grandchild. There are seven girls and five
boys.
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She said it was "sort of magical" that the baby's adoption became official
last Friday, the day that Alexander Ellis, husband of the president's sister,
Nancy, died in Boston. "They came sort of in juxtaposition, so I cried all day.
I cried from happiness and sadness all day," she told reporters.
When congratulated on his new grandchild, the president said, "Thank you.
Funny how life goes on
Nancy's husband and this."
The Bushes will attend Ellis' funeral today in suburban Boston, returning
to Washington immediately after the service. The time and place of the funeral,
which is private, have not been announced.
On the legislative front, Bush and the Democratic Congress are liable to
battle over a so-called "peace dividend." That is the savings the federal
government could realize as a result of the massive democratization and relaxed
tensions in Eastern Europe.
Bush has indicated that it is not time to react to the changes within the
Soviet bloc by cutting back deeply in defense spending. However, some Democrats
will want to shift money from the Pentagon to social programs cut during the
Reagan administration and to the fight against drugs. Using the dividend to cut
the mammoth federal deficit is another option.
Cutting that deficit is another order of business for Congress, which is to
return to work late this month. Richard Darman, the budget director, and
Democratic leaders are almost certain to square off before the year is out.
And, as if the GOP administration and Democrats needed to be reminded, 1990
is an election year. Republicans will be aiming to whittle down the Democratic
majority in both houses, although there is concern they could lose seats despite
Bush's personal popularity.
Politics will influence decisions on a stack of leftover legislative problems
such as health costs of the elderly, clean air, child care and crime.
GRAPHIC: PHOTO, 1. President Bush gives a tie tack Sunday to Sergeant First
Class James Almeida of Taunton at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.
Almeida, wounded in Panama, is with his wife and children. / AP PHOTOS 2.
President Bush removes hook from a bass he caught and released during a
fishing trip yesterday near Montgomery, Ala.
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Public Papers of the Presidents
Proclamation 6241 -- National Sanctity of Human Life Day,
1991
By the President of the United States of America
27 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 47
January 11, 1991
LENGTH: 807 words
A Proclamation
On January 21, the United States will observe a Federal holiday honoring the
birth of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In his efforts to end legal
segregation in America, Dr. King believed that achieving peace and goodwill
among all peoples depends on obedience to the will of God and the affirmation of
the sacredness of all human life. "Every man is somebody," Dr. King said,
"because he is a child of God."
It is this conviction -- the recognition that all people are made in the
image of their Creator - which guides our observance of National Sanctity of
Human Life Day and our efforts to reaffirm in our Nation the sanctity of human
life in all its stages.
For more than two hundred years, America has been the home of freedom. Our
national commitment to fundamental human rights -- the "unalienable Rights" of
"Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" - was eloquently proclaimed in the
Declaration of Independence and has been reaffirmed countless times in
legislative halls; in a free unfettered press; on battlefields around the world;
and, most important, in our hearts.
Despite this deep national commitment, however, there have been times when
realities have not lived up to our ideals. The United States was once a land of
slavery and racial segregation. For far too long, many persons with
disabilities have not been able to participate fully in the mainstream of
American life. And the prevalence of abortion on demand in America calls into
question our respect for the fundamental right to life.
The tragedy of abortion in America affects two persons, mother and child.
While sincere persons may disagree, my position is that the lives of both must
be cherished and protected. We must recognize the dignity and worth of every
human being in our laws, as well as in our hearts. Abortion robs America of a
portion of its future and denies preborn children the chance to grow, to
contribute, and to enjoy a full life with all its challenges and opportunities.
Scientific advances reinforce the belief that unborn children are persons,
entitled to medical care and legal protection. We must turn from abortion to
loving alternatives such as adoption. All levels of government and all
sectors of society should promote policies that encourage alternatives such as
adoption and make adopting easier for families who want children and will
give them loving homes, particularly children with special needs.
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Across America, many people are involved in efforts to protect unborn
children and to assist pregnant women in need. Through their compassion,
generosity, and hard work, they are helping to ensure that the value of every
human life is never forgotten. We hope and pray for the day when the principle
of life's sanctity will guide both private thought and public policy on this
question throughout our Nation.
On this occasion we also recall with gratitude and thanks to Almighty God the
millions of Americas whose work in many and various ways likewise upholds our
fundamental belief in the sanctity of human life. Members of the health
professions and scientists work for cures to dread diseases and to alleviate the
suffering of the ill and infirm. Parents, teachers, and community leaders work
together towards ending the scourge of drugs. And volunteers throughout our
Nation visit the sick, the elderly, and the lonely; care for the dying; help
children in need; and bring joy to the lives of many of our fellow citizens.
In affirming the sanctity of life, we realize the highest ideals of our
country. We deny our very heritage when we do not. Today, mindful of our
heritage and our convictions, let us not only resolve to uphold the sanctity of
human life but also work to promote policies that affirm our highest ideals as a
Nation. All stages of human life are precious; all demand recognition of their
sanctity.
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, by
virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim Sunday, January 20, 1991, as National Sanctity of
Human Life Day. I call on all Americans to reflect on the sanctity of human
life in all its stages and to gather in homes and places of worship to give
thanks for the gift of life and to reaffirm our commitment to respect the life
and the dignity of every human being.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of January,
in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and fifteenth.
George Bush
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 4:45 p.m., January 14, 1991]
Note: This proclamation was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
January 14.
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November 17, 1991, Sunday, Home Edition
SECTION: Opinion; Part M; Page 4; Column 1; Editorial Writers Desk
LENGTH: 441 words
HEADLINE: BE PRO-FAMILY, LOSE YOUR JOB;
BUSH SHOULD SIGN SENSIBLE FAMILY-LEAVE BILL
BODY:
George Bush may be setting a new and inappropriate standard for domestic
legislation: Only when his back is to the wall and Congress has made a credible
threat to override his veto does the President seem willing to entertain a
legislative compromise. In recent months, several wise bills that have captured
clear majorities in both houses have been threatened with death-by-veto. The
Family and Medical Leave Act, which the House passed last week by an
overwhelming but not veto-proof margin, should not fall victim to this same
shortsighted and devisive White House strategy.
The family-leave bill would guarantee about half the nation's employees
unpaid leave of up to 12 weeks for family emergencies. Men or women could take
leave for their own illness or that of an immediate family member or because of
the adoption or birth of a child. The bill, which applies to firms with more
than 50 employees, would also guarantee the worker a job upon his return. The
Senate passed a similar version of the House bill last month with a near
two-thirds majority.
Despite the widespread support for family leave, Bush threatens to veto
this bill, as he did similar legislation last year. He and many business people
argue that family leave will cost too much and make us uncompetitive in the
world market. But these arguments don't stand up to scrutiny.
At least 10 states, including California, have a parental-leave policy (other
than maternity leave). A recent study of family leave in four states found that
the vast majority of employers incurred minimal costs in complying with the
laws. Another study, done for the Small Business Administration, found that
granting unpaid leave can be cheaper than replacing workers who are terminated
or resign.
Business leaders in other countries already understand this. Our strongest
trading partners, including Germany and Japan, guarantee employees parental
leaves far more generous than that proposed here. And last week, the 12 European
Community nations agreed to guarantee women employees 14 weeks of paid maternity
leave.
Opponents of the bill argue that business should be free to make private
leave arrangements with employees when the need arises. Some companies are
leaders in this area but too many are not.
Only about one in seven employers has such voluntary, company-wide policies,
a figure which might explain why new mothers who individually negotiate time off
to have a baby are 10 times more likely to lose their jobs than employees
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taking other kinds of medical leave.
Bush should sign this bill; his intransigent strategy does not become him,
as a President or a parent.
GRAPHIC: Photo, President with grandchild.
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WHAT I SAW. AT THE REVOLUTION
SEVENTEEN
We are in a van, careening along a highway. We beep at Pat Rob-
ertson's motorcade, which is going to where we just left, and
Kemp's. Maybe Ben is there. All the combined expertise of the
most sophisticated men and machines is working to tell us what
will happen in just two days, what the voters will do, but only
one person knows. She is sitting in the back, quiet and unassum-
A Thousand Points of Light
ing. I think she is a secretary's mother. No no, I am told, she's
Nancy Sununu, the governor's wife. Oh.
"Mrs. Sununu, you know New Hampshire, and you know
these people. Is Bush going to win?"
"Oh shawuh, he's gonna win fine.
Everyone turns and looks at her
By how much?"
Five to ten points. Don't worry, five to ten points.
'GoT THE TERMINAL jits, "Wearin' a raincoat called fear
Which was in fact correct.
Fine 'cept for the family of squirrels that's living in my intes
tines chasing a walnut up and down. I always expressed my
anxiety in a southern accent. I think it made me feel distanced,
as if it were someone else waking up at 3:00 A.M. with dysrhyth-
mia
I was working on the vice president's acceptance speech,
which was to be delivered in two weeks to the Republican Na
tional Convention in New Orleans: I had spent two days: with
him on the road, trailing him from plane to limo to holding room
to limo to plane. Where he went I went, peppering him with
questions
In June we hadn't known it would all be SO important, but
then Dukakis gave his speech, and the Democrats came out of
their convention fourteen points ahead, and suddenly the accept-
ance speech was crucial. Ten days before the Bush speech, the
papers were saying if he failed in New Orleans, his campaign
would be all uphill. Then came Quayle, and the controversy sur-
rounding his choice. The speech clamor reached a crescendo: "If
the speech doesn't vault him over the debris Thursday night, he
will have lost his own convention; and he will never recover
I am looking at a memo I sent to the vice president in July.
It is annotated in his handwriting and shows some of the confi-
dence he felt.
This is arguably the most important speech of your life. More
people will see you than have ever seen you before; some of them
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WHAT I SAW AT THE REVOLUTION
will be making their first judgment about you." In the margin
Biological-The image of mother shielding her child from invisi-
a simple "Yes."
ble death-horror-I want to lead[,] would find way to ban
This is an opportunity to talk about why you went into public
chemical, biological weapons."
service and what it means to you
This is an opportunity to
On the national character: "We are just plain the kindest na-
talk also about the philosophy that guides you. I suspect you
tion in the world so that when a baby is starving in Ethiopia we
think, I am in basic agreement with basic conservative princi-
reach out." On domestic issues: "Probably need a reference to
ples-small government is better than big, low taxes better than
sanctity of human life," and "Yes, I do feel kids should say the
high, strong defense better than weak
if this is what you think
Pledge of Allegiance," etc.
then let's say it." To which he wrote, "Yes, but more passion."
More: "What hurts? an abused child a scared child an unloved
"It might be good if somewhere along the line you could talk
child." And: "I do not fear the future Opportunity-Experi-
a bit about how you see yourself in this race
What I mean
ence-Jobs-Private lives-Faith in God."
is: Hubert Humphrey used to tell his aides that maybe he wasn't
Even a list of words that have special meaning for him: "Fam-
dramatic like Bobby and a big intellectual like Gene, but he was
ily, kids, grandkids, love, decency, honor, pride, tolerance, hope,
a good solid man with long experience and he could do the job.
kindness, loyalty, freedom, caring, heart, faith, service to coun-
He understood his own unflashy superiority. If he'd been able
try, fair (fair play), strength, healing, excellence.'
to communicate that in a way that didn't criticize anyone else,
And about George Bush himself: "Others may speak better,
he might have won by a point instead of losing." The vice presi-
look better, be smoother, more creative but I must be myself.
dent wrote, again on the margin: "à la H'shire OK (see at-
I want you to know my heartbeat-this is where I'd lead" and
tached notes).
"I'm proud of USA I'm experienced I know good honest people
Bringing up the combination of excitement, competitiveness,
when I see em,' more on his feelings on ethics and education
and tension that would hit anyone on the night of such a speech,
and the disabled and children. Finally, of the speech itself: "Let's
I wrote, "Think of this: You're going to walk out there into the
aim for the right or left field seats-just inside the foul line-top
lights and face a cheering, frenzied mob III" On the margin he
deck though"-and signed "GB."
wrote, "I have no fear of that.
More notes would come. I'd be sitting at the word processor
The attached note" was the first of many, six handwritten
in my living room when suddenly a long black White House car
pages containing his thoughts on what he wanted to communi-
would ease down the driveway, and soon Mr. Kim, the vice pres-
cate.
ident's driver, would be calling from the car phone three feet
"[I] know where I want to go-have the experience to get
from the front door. "You come out, please-you big dog, move
there-jobs, peace, education.
on!" I'd grab our too-friendly German shepherd; Mr. Kim would
"My background is one thing
I've worked, I've fought
for my country, I've served, I've built-I want to lead."
hand me an envelope all taped up by the vice president with more
directions.
On foreign policy: "Let others propose turning our de-
cisions and our leadership over to a multilateral body-We
One day it was a two-page typed letter headed "WHO I AM."
have a special obligation to lead-we must not forsake our
The vice president had, simply and without rhetoric, set down
responsibility
We owe it to the free nations of the world-
where he and Dukakis differ on current and longstanding issues.
to lead to stay strong, to care."
It later became a well-known and highly effective part of the
On arms control/defense issues: "No unilateral cuts in the es-
speech.
sential military strength of this country
Pride in staying firm
"I am one who is not a card carrying member of the ACLU.
until we accomplish what had never been done in nuclear age-
"I am one who feels it is wrong to release from prison murder-
bant an entire generation of weapons." And, "Chemical-
ers who have not served enough time to be eligible for parole.
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313
am one who believes it is right for teachers to say the
than change the pronoun, he'd sometimes kill the whole sentence
'Pledge of Allegiance' to the flag of our country.
or thought.
"I am one who opposes federal gun control-but who favors
I became adept at pronounless sentences, I did. Instead of "I,
judges who will have a little less sympathy for the criminals and
moved to Texas and soon we joined the Republican party," it
a little more for the victims of crime.
was, "Moved to Texas, joined the Republican party, raised a
"I am one who would not cut the inside from our strategic
family." Had the benefit of sounding natural and relaxed, the
defense-one who, based on experience, would build on our rec-
drawback of sometimes being hard to pull off. Imagined him
ord of banning for the first time in this nuclear age an entire gen-
raising his hand on the Capitol steps-"Do solemnly swear, will
eration of missiles.
preserve and protect
"I am one who does not believe that every Governor should
During the campaign, I don't know why, the I-ectomies
have the right to veto a decision by the Commander-in-Chief to
ended. But we were both so used to the "I"-less style that I
dispatch the National Guard to wherever required.
tended to keep writing it, and he tended to keep saying it.
"I am one who respects the sanctity of human life and is
deeply concerned about the 20 million abortions that have
In the two days I spent with Bush that June I saw more of him
happened
than I had since New Hampshire, which in turn was the most
On it went, as he drew the line between himself and Dukakis.
I'd been exposed to him since the White House. I had known
'I am one who knows that it is only the United States that
him slightly there, worked on a few speeches with him, thought
can strongly stand up for freedom and democracy around the
he was the next president. When, in the fall of 1987, I worked
world.
with him on his announcement speech, my interest quickened.
"I am one who understands the limits of Federal Government
He would be at his desk, casual, legs stretched out, head
and understands the power of the private sector-churches, fam-
cocked. I sense his diffidence and his determination. None of the
ilies, local governments-one who understands the power of the
great-man manner, self-deprecating, modest. And yet: He will
individual to help his fellow man.
"I am the one who believes in public service and aspires to
have this thing.
the highest possible standards. People should come to Washing-
I find that it is easiest to engage him on the plane; the fact
that it is speeding through the air seems to relieve his need for
ton to serve-not to profit.
"I am one who will work with Congress but understands that
movement. The car is good too.
one party domination of Congress by big spenders there resulted
Once during the trip I was trying to push Bush to be more
in huge deficits. It is Congress that appropriates every dime and
personal and reflective on the subject of the family-its role in
tells the Executive Branch how to spend every dime. I will coop-
society, what it means to him. He was distracted, elliptic. We
erate but I will not be intimidated."
were on our way from the airport into New York City, the vice
The line-item veto. Balanced-budget amendment. Support for
president sprawled on one side of the seat, Mrs. Bush, who was
voluntary prayer in the schools. And, "I will put a freeze on
traveling with him for the day, next to him, I on the jump seat.
spending and I will not raise taxes.'
I asked about Texas, about what it was like moving there and
One thing the list did was break the "I" barrier. George Bush
being young and newly wed. Mrs. Bush told funny stories about
hated to say "I." The speculation among his friends and staff
the man down the street who still went around in a horse-drawn
was that it was due to his doughty old mom, who used to rap
wagon, and the man who always used to come over to say hi
his knuckles for bragging, a brag apparently being defined as any
to George at dinnertime, so after a while she just started putting
sentence with the first-person singular as its subject. It was a
three potatoes in the oven, three chops in the pan. The vice presi-
problem for me because when I wrote "I" in a speech, rather
dent was looking out the window, adding a word here and there.
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315
Finally, exasperated, I said, "Well, what made you have a
when he was a young man first running for Congress. He was
family anyhow? Why did you start having kids?"
walking in a barrio when he saw coming along the street a little
Mrs. Bush's eyes went wide. "Why, Peggy!"
"Oh my!" I said, embarrassed. "That was personal, and I do
boy who was wearing ragged clothing, an old undershirt, no
apologize." The vice president began to laugh. I reddened. Mrs.
shoes. With him was his mother. They were holding hands. Bush
saw the poverty, but was struck by something else. He said, This
Bush, having caught me, saved me.
"Don't apologize. That's a perfectly appropriate question for
little boy had nothing in terms of physical things, but here he
your generation, because, of course, for all of you the decision
is with his mother, and they're together and he's happy, there's
to have a baby is truly a decision. But in our time it was different,
love, and it was a feeling of how much we have in common. He
you married and had children, it was what you did. And we did
was like my kids.
too."
He talked about children, how he worries about the kids in
The conversation gave me something: What she remembered
the cities who have nothing, and he doesn't know what we can
about Texas was that it was so hot in the summer you could
do to help them, "But that doesn't mean you give up." He spoke
hardly bear it, but even with the discomfort, even though they
of going to Africa and holding in his arms children who were
were apart from their families, they weren't lonely or anxious.
victims of famine. "The one I feel in my heart was when we held
They thought it was an adventure, in part because there was a
the seven-year-old kid in our arms in Somalia." He made a cra-
certain Eleanor-and-Franklin component to the move. Mrs.
dling motion. "Seven years, seventeen pounds. It haunted me."
Bush told me, "George's mother was a formidable and strong
I asked Bush about a note he'd sent that said, "I know what
woman, and so was my mother, and we wanted to get out from
drives me
Everyone matters." He talked about how America
under the parental gaze, be on our own!" Forty years later her
has challenged the world to solve the problem of poverty. "You
eyes blazed with the memory of her hunger.
have to put something back in, put something back. It's caring
She is a strong woman, not ego-driven but protective of kith
about others."
and kin. Those merry eyes, the warmth, the ability to get the
I had already received his list of words that had special mean-
help cracking in a jolly way, and then not so jolly. A lack of pre-
ing for him-"kindness," "caring," "decency," "heart." I
tension, a breeziness, but underneath she is Greenwich granite,
thought of what he had told me. He spoke with a gentleness that
one of the women who settled the hard gray shores of the East
was striking. This was the genesis of "I want a kinder, gentler
and summoned roses from the rocks.
nation."
They say that she had been hurt by Mrs. Reagan, patronized
(People ask me if I knew it would become the phrase that peo-
or ignored. I do not know if it is true. There are always such
ple thought of when they thought of Bush and his presidency.
stories. But if it was, she would not take revenge, or would take
The answer is no. I knew it was striking because it marked a
it so subtly, so much the slight absence of a warmth than the
break with what had been perceived, often rightly, as the careless
presence of a coolness, that Mrs. Reagan would barely see it, and
effulgence of the Reagan era; and because it was Bush; and be-
only feel later, in bed, a slight discomfort at
what? An undi-
cause it reflected the future of conservatism and the yearnings
gested bit of beef, a crumb of cheese, a fragment of an underdone
of the young of the Reagan administration. But such phrases
potato?
Resolute with an air of flexibility. A good match: a team.
only work if they're genuine to the man and part of the warp
and woof of the text, and for that reason they don't jump out
One afternoon on the plane I asked the vice president when he
at you as you go over the speech. But I keep as a prized memento
an early draft in which after "I want a kinder nation" there is
first became aware, as an adult, of the reality of poverty. He told
me of getting to know the barrios and border towns of Texas,
a scribbled little caret with the word "gentler.")
Bush spoke of the sanctity of human life, of his son's newly
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317
adopted daughter, how he and Mrs. Bush had wept at the chris-
Communist world tremors-this is a time for tested men. This
tening. "Try to touch on this delicately."
is no time to gamble."
On public service and ethics: Government isn't supposed to
I left that night with a final instruction from Bush: "No per-
be personally profitable. "I was worth four times as much in
sonal attack on Dukakis. Nothing personal. Just the issues."
1960 as I am today But it doesn't matter. We don't want
I went home that weekend, gathered my notes, and began to
to do fancy things or own stuff."
write.
He told me that in his speech he wanted to take issue with
"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much "
the idea that America is in decline, "all that doom and gloom."
Dukakis had spoken for almost an hour, including applause,
He spoke of how he and Mrs. Bush had lived in forty-three
so he probably walked in with a forty-, forty-five-minute speech.
houses in twenty-one cities since he'd left the service, which
About twenty, twenty-five pages, double-spaced. We'd go as
made him a uniquely national candidate. "When you do that,
long.
you understand this country. Its patriotism, strength, love. 'And
I wrote every morning from nine to noon. My son was just
so I come to you a national candidate."
over a year old and had recently learned to walk. He would come
There was another conversation on Friday morning, the day
into the living room, drawn by the sound of TV or the stereo,
after Dukakis's convention speech. I had left Air Force Two as
see me at the computer, laugh, and run to me in a kind of
the speech began and listened to it in the car as I drove home
dance-he was so proud of his new ability that sometimes in his
from Andrews. It was workmanlike but undistinguished. I was
excitement he'd throw both legs into the air and fall backward
with a great whoosh from his diapers-climb onto me and get
relieved. We can take this guy, I thought.
I stand by that judgment of the speech as literature, but I
down to business, which is the keyboard, which he slaps palms
down. He thinks the word processor is a form of TV with a black
missed the impact of the presentation-the darkened hall, the
screen and squiggly green letters; he likes to make the cursor
booming rendition of "Coming to America," the dramatic en-
dance.
trance through the crowd, the almost glimmer Dukakis had as
The baby-sitter would gather him up, take him down to the
he seized his moment and squeezed it like a diamond. Stagecraft
kitchen to play; I'd hear him gurgling and trying to speak. (Oh
can make a so-so speech a fine speech, as I had well learned in
lucky to be a writer and not a surgeon-"Mees Noon," Carmen
the Reagan White House, and that is what happened to Dukakis
would say when she comes to clean on Thursdays, "You makin'
that night.
a big mess with all this blood, and last week we found a leg in
But I didn't know it then. Friday morning I arrived early at
the pantry!"-or a trial lawyer-"Ladies and gentlemen of the
Andrews, and as soon as we were in the air, the vice president
jury: Do you want more coffee? Watch that chair, there's a screw
called me to his cabin. I told him Dukakis was okay, no big deal.
loose in the back"-or a waitress. Lucky to lose neither profes-
He shook his head: He was good.
sion nor propinquity.)
But, he said, "Dukakis said, The Reagan era is over.' Well:
I'd break for lunch, go back to work, break at four. Every day
Really? The era of prosperity, an era of unprecedented opportu-
I'd hear on the phone from a friend these words: You must be
nity, an era of pride in our country?" He went through the policy
nervous, kiddo, 'cause if he's great he could win, but if he blows
differences that divided him and Dukakis and directed me again
it he's ghost-he's-toast-he's gone.
to include them in clear, blunt language. "Dukakis never men-
Thanks.
tioned freedom, democracy, liberty-what about these?," and
"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much. I have many
"Our peace today is less fragile, more guaranteed. [The foreign-
friends to thank tonight. I thank the voters who supported me.
policy] credential is totally lacking." And, "This is no time to
I thank the gallant men who entered the contest for the presi-
get someone with no experience into the ball game-with the
dency this year, and who have honored me with their support."
Dept of Commerce Bureau of the Census
Statistical tbstracts
376
Social Insurance and Human Services
No. 620. Adoptions, by Relationship of Petitioner, 1960 to 1986, and Foreign Adoptions,
1975 to 1989
[Data on foreign adoptions for fiscal year ending in year shown; see text, section 9. Estimated. Data on total adoptions for 1960-
1975 are generally based on material shown by Penelope Maza in "Adoption Trends: 1944-1975", Child Welfare Research Notes
# 9, issued by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children, Youth and Families. Data on domestic
adoptions for 1982 and 1986 are based on data collected by the National Committee for Adoption from various State health, wel-
fare, adoption, and statistical offices. For further comments, see source]
TOTAL ADOPTIONS
FOREIGN ADOPTIONS
Unrelated petitioners by type of
YEAR
Related
agency making placement
Total
peti-
Year
Number
Country of origin
tioners
Private
Inde-
of adoptee
Number
Total
Public
agency
agency
pendent
1960
107,000
49,200
57,800
13,300
20,800
23,700
1975
5,633
1989, total 2
7,948
1965
142,000
65,300
76,700
20,700
32,200
23,800
1980
5,139
Korea
3,552
1970
175,000
85,800
89,200
29,500
40,100
19,600
1985
9,286
Colombia
735
1975
129,000
81,300
47,700
18,600
1982
3
18,100
11,000
1986
9,945
India
677
141,861
91,141
50,720
19,428
14,549
16,743
1987
10,097
3
Philippines
481
1986
104,088
52,931
51,157
20,064
15,053
16,040
1988
9,120
Peru.
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1 Source: U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, Statistical Yearbook of Immigration and Naturalization Service.
2 Includes other countries, not shown separately. 3 Domestic adoptions only.
Source: Except as noted, National Committee for Adoption, Inc., Washington, DC, Adoption Factbook II, 1989 (copyright) and
unpublished data.
No. 621. Women, 20 to 54 Years Old, Who Have Ever Adopted a Child, by Relationship
Before the Adoption: 1987
[In thousands, except percent. If a woman adopted more than one child of a different relationship, she would be counted once
in each category. If adopted children are same relationship, she is counted once. Based on National Health Interview Survey; see
Appendix III]
WOMEN WHO EVER
WOMEN WHO EVER
Women
ADOPTED
Women
ADOPTED
CHARACTERISTIC
ever
Total 1
ever
Un-
CHARACTERISTIC
Total 1
mar-
Re-
mar-
Un-
ried
Num-
Per-
relat-
2
lated
ried
Num-
Per-
relat-
Re-
cent
ed
ed
2
lated
ber
ber
cent
Total 3
49,422
1,064
2.2
831
178
Hispanic origin:
Hispanic
3,811
438
1.0
420
⁴14
Age:
Non-Hispanic
45,368
1,023
2.3
807
164
20-24 years
4,598
46
40.1
4
(NA)
Years of school
25-29 years
8,218
50
0.6
⁴26
⁴¹⁶
completed:
30-34 years
9,186
134
1.5
97
428
Less than 12 years
7,880
118
1.5
59
55
35-39 years
8,799
205
2.3
169
424
12 years
21,948
415
1.9
314
68
40-44 years
7,277
243
3.3
200
432
13-15 years
10,301
272
2.6
228
436
45-49 years
5,966
237
4.0
186
43
16 or more years
9,033
260
2.9
229
419
50-54 years
5,379
190
3.5
148
⁴35
Family income:
Race:
Less than $15,000
7,967
102
1.3
56
44
White
42,635
956
2.2
772
134
$15,000-$24,999.
9,309
193
2.1
145
33
Black
5,010
85
1.7
41
40
$25,000-$34,999
9,235
202
2.2
153
437
Other
1,777
24
4.4
⁴18
4
$35,000 or more
17,098
470
2.7
404
47
NA Not available. 1 Includes women who ever adopted with unknown relationship, not shown separately. 2 Includes foster
children. 3 Includes unknown responses, not shown separately. 4 Figure does not meet standards of reliability or precision.
Source: U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, Vital and Health Statistics, Advance Data, No. 181, January 1990, and
unpublished data.
No. 622. Weekly Child Care Expenditures: 1987
[In thousands, except as indicated. As of fall. See headnote, table 623]
RACE
HISPANIC
MONTHLY FAMILY INCOME
POVERTY LEVEL 3
ORIGIN
ITEM
Total
1
Below
Near
Non-
Less
His-
$1,250-
Black
$2,500-
$3,750
White
His-
than
pov-
pov-
Not
or
panic
panic
$1,250
$2,499
$3,749
erty
erty
poor 5
more
level
4
level
Employed women with
children under 15
18,501
15,402
2,517
1,557
16,944
2,661
5,941
5,073
4,826
1,434
811
16,256
Women making payments
for child care
6,168
5,106
844
590
5,578
739
1,918
1,777
1,735
346
228
5,595
Weekly child care
expenses (dol.)
6
48.5
51.1
34.6
42.0
49.1
39.2
40.0
47.0
63.3
35.2
38.6
49.7
Percent of income
7
6.6
6.7
6.6
7.1
6.6
20.7
9.2
6.6
4.9
25.0
16.3
6.3
1 Includes other races not shown separately. 2 Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race. 3 For explanation of poverty
level, see text, section 14. 4 100-125 percent of poverty level. 125 percent and over of poverty level. Average (mean)
expenditures for women making child care payments. Mean weekly child care expenditure prorated to a monthly average as
a percent of average monthly family income for the 4 months preceding the survey date.
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Reports, series P-70, No. 20.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
November 27, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
IN PROCLAMATION SIGNING CEREMONY
FOR NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK
The Roosevelt Room
11:57 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Excuse the little slight delay here, but
may I welcome Chris Smith and others, and certainly Lou Sullivan,
who's doing a superb job for this country as Secretary of HHS;
Assistant Secretary Barnhart. And I mentioned Representative Smith
and I would consider, looking around this crowd, as all distinguished
guests. And welcome, especially, to those here who truly know the
meaning of the holiday we celebrate tomorrow -- for those of us whose
lives have been touched by adoption realize, I think, quite
profoundly, what Thanksgiving is all about.
It gives me particular pleasure to proclaim this our
28th National Adoption Week. Each year more than 50,000 children
join new families here in America. Each year tens of thousands of
lives are enriched by this act of faith, courage and generosity.
That means not only the lives of children who have finally found the
security and belonging they desire, but also the lives of their
families and friend -- their new families and friends.
During this week we have the chance -- the privilege --
to recognize those who have joined in the effort to find permanent
homes for waiting children -- the counselors, the social workers, the
physicians, the attorneys, the legislators, the volunteers, the
employers, the media professionals, members of the clergy, and
families. During National Adoption Week, perhaps most important of
all, we also have the chance to express our admiration for the women
who chose life for their unborn child.
Our family knows the value of that choice. Among our 12
grandchildren, as many of you know, are two very special little ones
who were adopted. Whenever I see these miracles, if you will, I
thank God for the joy that each of them brings to our family every
single day.
We must make adoption a higher priority in this nation.
And every level of government and every part of society must promote
policies that encourage adoption and make it easier for families who
want children and who will give them loving homes.
Right now, over 30,000 children are waiting. They're
legally available for adoption -- just waiting for homes and hearts
to welcome them. Many of them have special needs, but they all have
special love to receive and to give.
This week, during the holiday season, and throughout the
year, let everyone in this country remember those precious youngsters
who wait. Let us renew our determination to help them -- to help the
American family -- to help the strength of this nation.
So thank you all very much for coming here today. Have
a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families. And may God bless you
all. And now I'm going to sign this proclamation. (Applause.)
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