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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S; 2004-2265-S S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Backup Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13794 Folder ID Number: 13794-002 Folder Title: Pease Air Force Base 1/15/92 [OA 7566] [1] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 22 2 5 Fact Check Nix January 14, 1992 PEASE Revised 8:30 p.m. PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: PEASE AFB NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Advance WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1992 8:45 A.M. America Quotable It's great to back here in New Hampshire -- you call it the Granite State --- Barbara and I call it the neighbor state. It's tough to see neighbors hurting. I understand that times are tough, but I also know that you're doing something about it. I am very pleased to hear about your Dawnely revitalization efforts of Pease and the Newington/Portsmouth New Hamps Trade communities -- especially your efforts to expand your international markets. Pease is the largest economic Incenter development project in the state. What you do counts. I went to Asia to create jobs and more opportunities for Americans. That's especially important to New Hampshire, where exports provide an important source of economic Dawn growth. Companies in this state exported $1.2 billion worth W. of goods and services. Exports support 35,000 jobs in the Granite State. Make no mistake: the stakes are real. We create jobs here by expanding markets over there. You're going to hear lots of people offering up their economic growth proposals. Now, any credible plan really must pass -- at a minimum -- this five-point, common-sense test: One: It must stimulate the investment necessary to create jobs. Two: It must stop the slide in real-estate values and increase home sales. Three: It must give Americans confidence that they will be able to afford the costs of raising a family, educating their children, and obtaining health care. Four: It must increase America's capacity to compete in a global economy. And five: It must control wasteful government spending and bring the deficit under control. Then listen to State of the Union. You'll see real economic measures to get this economy moving. And apply the five- point test. I'm counting on you to sort out fact from fiction -- and reality from rhetoric. Tell the others: in New Hampshire we know the difference between election year fluff and real leadership. I've been to New Hampshire many times -- as a candidate, as Vice President, as President. I know you. We share the same values, the same sense of family, the optimistic view that Americans won't stand still for anything less than the best. I know New Hampshire will make it back because I know the people of this state. And I know America will thrive as never before because I know the American people. Thanks for this chance to talk with you. You've taken on the challenge of leadership, building on your strengths and turning hard times into the beginning of a new era of growth and opportunity for this great state. Good luck in all you do. To MICHELLE Date Jan '92 Time 2:40p WHILE YOU WERE OUT M DON ADAMS US CENSUS BUREAU of 301 763 5342 Phone Area Code Number Extension TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL Message De Operator AMPAD EFFICIENCY® 23-021 CARBONLESS To MICHELLE Date Jan 14192 Time 5:55p WHILE YOU WERE OUT M Noouan OMB of 3534 hone Area Code Number Extension TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL 32% Math + Science Message Education in last 2years correct Basic Research increased by (25)% since Comming to Toffin Operator DC AMPAD EFFICIENCY® 23-021 CARBONLESS 3 DRAFT OUTLINE SCHEDULE FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Wednesday, January 15, 1992 7:00 am MARINE ONE departs White House en route Andrews Air Force Base. (Flying Time: 10 Minutes) 7:10 am MARINE ONE arrives Andrews Air Force Base. 7:20 am AIR FORCE ONE departs Andrews Air Force Base (E.S.T.) en route Pease Air Force Base. (Flying Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes) (Time Change: None) 8:35 am AIR FORCE ONE arrives Pease Air Force Base. (E.S.T.) 8:45 am MOTORCADE departs Ramp Area en route Henly Hangar. (Drive Time: 5 Minutes) 8:50 am MOTORCADE arrives Henly Hangar. * ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS (8:55 am - 9:40 am) - Pool Coverage - Brief Remarks 9:45 am MOTORCADE departs Henley Hangar, Pease Air Force Base en route Town Hall, Exeter. (Drive Time: 30 Minutes) 10:15 am MOTORCADE arrives Town Hall, Exeter. 3 * TOWN HALL MEETING/RECEPTION (10:15 am - 10:45 am) - Open Press - Brief Remarks - Receiving Line/Ropeline??? 10:50 am MOTORCADE departs Town Hall, Exeter en route Davidson Interior Trim Plant, Dover. (Drive Time: 30 Minutes) 11:20 am MOTORCADE arrives Davidson Interior Trim Plant, Dover. * BRIEFING/TOUR WITH MANAGEMENT (11:25 am - 11:35 am) - Closed Press * LUNCH WITH EMPLOYEES (11:40 am - 11:55 am) - Expanded Pool * TOUR OF PLANT (12:00 - 12:10 pm) - Expanded Pool 12:15 pm MOTORCADE departs Davidson Interior Trim en route Liberty Mutual. (Drive Time: 15 Minutes) 12:30 pm MOTORCADE arrives Liberty Mutual. * MEETING WITH MANAGEMENT (12:35 pm - 12:40 pm) - Closed Press * ADDRESS LIBERTY MUTUAL EMPLOYEES (12:45 pm - 1:00 pm) - Open Press - Brief Remarks 3 1:05 pm MOTORCADE departs Liberty Mutual, Dover en route Cabletron, Rochester. (Drive Time: 30 Minutes) 1:35 pm MOTORCADE arrives Cabletron, Rochester. * CABLETRON TOUR (1:40 pm - 2:00 pm) - Pool Coverage * BRIEF REMARKS IN COFFEE BREAK ROOM (2:05 pm - 2:20 pm) - Open Press - Brief Remarks - Gift Presentation 2:25 pm MOTORCADE departs Cabletron, Rochester en route Sheraton Hotel, Portsmouth. (Drive Time: 35 Minutes) 3:00 pm MOTORCADE arrives Sheraton Hotel, Portsmouth. * BRIEFING TIME (3:05 pm - 3:25 pm) * INTERVIEWS (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm) * PRIVATE TIME (4:35 pm - 5:55 pm) 6:05 pm MOTORCADE departs Portsmouth en route Yokens Restaurant. (Drive Time: 10 Minutes) 6:15 pm MOTORCADE arrives Yokens Restaurant. * ADDRESS ROTARY CLUB DINNER (6:20 pm - 7:00 pm) - Open Press - Remarks 3 7:05 pm MOTORCADE departs Yokens Restaurant en route Pease Air Force Base. (Drive Time: 10 Minutes) 7:15 pm MOTORCADE arrives Pease Air Force Base. 7:20 pm AIR FORCE ONE departs Pease Air Force Base en (E.S.T.) route Andrews Air Force Base. (Flying Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes) (Time Change: None) 8:40 pm AIR FORCE ONE arrives Andrews Air Force Base. (E.S.T.) 8:45 pm MARINE ONE departs Andrews Air Force Base en route White House. (Flying Time: 10 Minutes) 8:55 pm MARINE ONE arrives White House. Nix January 14, 1992 PEASE Revised PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: PEASE AFB NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1992 8:45 A.M. It's great to back here in New Hampshire -- you call it the Granite State -- Barbara and I call it the neighbor state. It's tough to see neighbors hurting. I understand that times are tough, but I also know that you're doing something about it. I am very pleased to hear about your revitalization efforts of Pease and the Newington/Portsmouth communities -- especially your efforts to expand your international markets. Pease Largest ECO des Prol is the state That's why these Asia talks were so crucial -- you do $1.2 billion worth of export business annually. 35,000 jobs -- that's ten percent of your jobs -- depend on exports. Make no mistake: the stakes are real. We create jobs here by expanding markets over there. * The competition would have you think different. Listen to what they have to say. Then submit their rhetoric to this four-point, common-sense test: Does their plan make economic sense? Does it make America more competitive? Does it address your basic concerns? Does their plan get Washington's house in order? Then listen to State of the Union. You'll see real economic measures to get this economy moving -- measures that will increase investment, increase savings, and control runaway spending. O I'm counting on you to sort out fact from fiction -- and reality from rhetoric. Tell the others: in New Hampshire we know the difference between election year fluff and real leadership. So look to the State of the Union, submit it to the test, and know that this economy will get moving again. * Nix January 14, 1992 PEASE Revised PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: PEASE AFB NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1992 8:45 A.M. Thank you, Governor Gregg. It's great to back here in New Hampshire -- you call it the Granite State -- Barbara and I call it the neighbor state. It's tough to see neighbors hurting. I understand that times are tough, but I also know that you're doing something about it. I am very pleased to hear about your revitalization efforts of Pease and the Newington/Portsmouth communities -- especially your efforts to expand your international markets. That's why these Asia talks were so crucial -- you do $1.2 billion worth of export business annually. 35,000 jobs -- that's ten percent of your jobs - - depend on exports. Make no mistake: the stakes are real. We create jobs here by expanding markets over there. The competition would have you think different. Listen to what they have to say. Then submit their rhetoric to this four-point, common-sense test: Does their plan make economic sense? Does it make America more competive? Does it address your basic concerns? Does their plan get Washington's house in order? Then listen to State of the Union. You'll see real economic measures to get this economy moving -- measures that will increase investment, increase savings, and control runaway spending. I'm counting on you to sort out the real from imitation. Nix January 14, 1992 PEASE Revised PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: PEASE AFB NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1992 8:45 A.M. Thank you, Governor Gregg. It's great to back here in New Hampshire -- you call it the Granite State -- Barbara and I call it the neighbor state. It's tough to see neighbors hurting. I understand that times are tough, but I also know that you're doing something about it. I am very pleased to hear about your revitalization efforts of Pease and the Newington/Portsmouth communities -- especially your efforts to expand your international markets. That's why these Asia talks were so crucial -- you do $1.2 billion worth of export business annually. 35,000 jobs -- that's ten percent of your jobs - - depend on exports. Make no mistake: the stakes are real. We create jobs here by expanding markets over there. The competition would have you think different. Listen to what they have to say. Then submit their rhetoric to this four-point, common-sense test: Does their plan make economic sense? Does it make America more competive? Does it address your basic concerns? Does their plan get Washington's house in order? Then listen to State of the Union. You'll see real economic measures to get this economy moving -- measures that will increase investment, increase savings, and control runaway spending. I'm counting on you to sort out the real from imitation. Nix January 14, 1992 PEASE Revised PRESIDENTIAL TALKING POINTS: PEASE AFB PORTSMOUTH NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1992 8:45 A.M. It's great to back here in New Hampshire -- you call it the Granite State -- Barbara and I call it the neighbor state. It's tough to see neighbors hurting. I understand that times are tough, but I also know that you're doing something about it. I am very pleased to hear about your revitalization efforts of Pease and the Newington/Portsmouth communities -- especially your efforts to expand your international markets. Pease is the largest economic development project in the state. What you do counts. I went to Asia to create jobs and more opportunities for Americans. That's especially important to New Hampshire, where exports provide an important source of economic growth. Companies in this state exported $1.2 billion worth of goods and services. Exports support 35,000 jobs in the Granite State. Make no mistake: the stakes are real. We create jobs here by expanding markets over there. You're going to hear lots of people offering up their economic growth proposals. Now, any credible plan really must pass -- at a minimum -- this five-point, common-sense test: One: It must stimulate the investment necessary to create jobs. Two: It must stop the slide in real-estate values and increase home sales. Three: It must give Americans confidence that they will be able to afford the costs of raising a family, educating their children, and obtaining health care. Four: It must increase America's capacity to compete in a global economy. And five: It must control wasteful government spending and bring the deficit under control. Then listen to State of the Union. You'll see real economic measures to get this economy moving. And apply the five- point test. I'm counting on you to sort out fact from fiction -- and reality from rhetoric. Tell the others: in New Hampshire we know the difference between election year fluff and real leadership. I've been to New Hampshire many times -- as a candidate, as Vice President, as President. I know you. We share the same values, the same sense of family, the optimistic view that Americans won't stand still for anything less than the best. I know New Hampshire will make it back because I know the people of this state. And I know America will thrive as never before because I know the American people. Thanks for this chance to talk with you. You've taken on the challenge of leadership, building on your strengths and turning hard times into the beginning of a new era of growth and opportunity for this great state. Good luck in all you do. 4 I've pushed for positive incentives for growth: investment in education, investment in research and development, investment in infrastructure, investment in technologies of the future, and incentives for companies to invest more in building the products and innovations of the 21st Century. I'll continue that fight. I've tried to slash away at regulation, which cost the U.S. economy nearly $200 billion last year -- and I won't quit. I've fought to open foreign markets -- and you ain't seen nothing yet. And I've fought to make sure that we live in a world where we can worry about market shares instead of nuclear holocaust. As New Hampshirites, you'll hear lots of economic proposals from people who want to become President. You'll have to decide which are election-year fluff -- and which will work. Some politicians seem to believe that you build an economy up by knocking a President down -- or by passing a law with the word, "jobs" in the title. You work hard, and you produce a quality product at a good price. You know that everyone must carry their weight. You're doing your part. Government ought to do the same. Taxpayers deserve to get their money's worth for the $1 trillion they pay out in taxes. We can start by building a sound economic plan -- for now and the future. And in our economy, every economic growth plan must meet five tests: One: It must stimulate the investment necessary to create jobs. 5 Two: It must stop the slide in real-estate values and increase home sales. Three: It must give Americans confidence that they will be able to afford the costs of raising a family, educating their children, and obtaining health care. Four: It must increase America's capacity to compete in a global economy. And five: It must control wasteful government spending and bring the deficit under control. When people shake your hands, call you by your first name and try to sell you an economic plan, put them to these tests. Listen carefully to my competition, and listen to what I have to say. Frankly, I'm counting on you to sort out fact from fiction -- and rhetoric from reality. My friends, America can't afford empty-headed election-year hype. We've got real challenges ahead. We need leaders who will make the tough choices -- and the right choices. When you face the choice of who shall lead, you've got to demand the leader who understands the real world, who understands business and international relations -- and whose instincts and experience will keep America Number One. I've really enjoyed my visit here. Let me tell you -- we're going to do whatever it takes to keep America the greatest economic, political, military and moral power on earth. Thank you. May God bless you and the United States of America. # # # # THE PRESIDENT THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON a 02 JAN14 P3: 05 January 14, 1992 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: DAVID DEMAREST TONY SNOW D FROM: BETH HINCHLIFFE Bit SUBJECT: PEASE EVENT I. SUMMARY On Wednesday, January 14, at 8:45 a.m., in Henley Hangar, you will deliver remarks (12 minutes, on cards) to an audience of approximately 100 business leaders gathered for a roundtable discussion. You will be introduced by Governor Judd Gregg. II. DISCUSSION Your remarks highlight the success of the Asia trip -- noting the significance of opening our markets to international trade. Additionally, you define four key questions in defining a real economic growth package. (Hinchliffe/Nix) January 14, 1992 3 p.m. PEASE Draft Five PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PEASE AIR FORCE BASE HENLEY HANGAR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1992 8:45 A.M. [ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS] [NEW HAMPSHIRE ANECDOTE] It's great to be here -- and great just to be back in the Granite State. I've been here so many times, and especially to this base. Now, I know the economy's on everyone's mind. Maybe sometimes I don't convey just how much I understand and care. Well, we're having real talks here today, and I'll let you judge for yourselves. But let me tell you: I'm an optimist. I'm an optimist because I know that Americans won't stand still for anything less than the best. I'm confident because I know just what this country has going for it: Great people with rock solid values; an industrial base second to none; the world's finest university system; and a role as the greatest military, political, economic and moral Earth. Male no mstable about tt me are livry in a mor power on would, a mom would, which and world we are 100 the I know times are tough in the Granite State. I also know indipated indially that you're doing something about it. Some of you here today are presciple directly involved in the revitalization of Pease and the Newing- leader ton/Portsmouth communities. You've taken on the challenge of Do not let the leadership. You've looked at hardship. You've sized up your prophets assets. And you're building on the sensible concept of using 4 gloom who have just discrose N.H tall you any different 2 your unique combination of an airport and a deep water port to create the hub of an international market. And all over the state, people are doing the same thing: Building on their strengths and turning hard times into the beginning of a new era of growth and opportunity. [r and d initiative] The American economy has been my top priority from Day One. 7 Go back and look at the record, and you'll see that I have promoted a growth and competitiveness strategy from the start. We've opened up markets for American exports, and built the foundations for a new world of free and fair trade. That's what I did in Asia last week, and you'll see the results as quality American businesses do the hard work of building new markets for themselves. M more progress to needed not not in Azia but in other wenkets as well - but male vo mistage -real Every billion dollars of merchandise exports means 20,000 propersy American jobs. All over the world, people are as hungry for wey American products as they were for the American ideals of nach freedom. Asia is our fastest-growing market, and our own hemisphere is the second-fastest growing market. I've led the fight for free trade -- with the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement, and in proposing a North American Free Trade Agreement, the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative, and by standing firm for open markets in the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations. We've invested in things that make us more competitive. I've increased funding for basic research by 26 percent since 3 coming to office. Democrats have tried to cut that each year, preferring to spend the money on water projects and monuments to Lawrence Welk. 11 We're investing in technologies of the future -- high performance computing, materials science, biotechnology. These new technologies make us faster, tougher, smarter and healthier. We've encouraged private sector investment. We know that you don't create jobs out of the blue, and you don't create them by signing a law. Jobs begin with ideas, investment, and hard work. No investment, no jobs. I've tried to make permanent the tax credit for research and development. Democrats won't do it.) too downt I've tried to cut the tax on capital gains -- which will make us more competitive and will reward success instead of again punishing it. Democrats won't do it. And I've proposed ways of making our workforce ready for the Age of Competition. Our public school system was designed in the horse-and-buggy era. I have proposed an educational revolution to build schools for the 21st Century. But guess what? Democrats won't do it. I've increased government support of math and science education by 32 percent in the last two years, and launched a program to use our federal resources to train teachers, improve school curriculums, and reach our goal of becoming the world's best in math and science by the year 2000. 4 The Cold War is over. Now we're moving into a new world -- a different kind of world, which will be defined by excellence and competition. We won the Cold War through determination and ideals, and we'll win the challenge of competition the same way. We won't back away from this challenging new world. We'll shape it. My Asia talks were a crucial first step in forging the international trading system of the future. The stakes are real. Here, in New Hampshire, you do $1.2 billion worth of export business annually, and export-related industries provide nearly 10 percent of the state's jobs. The international trade structure holds the key to our future. We must be clear. Our goal isn't to beat anyone. It's create jobs has buy expandy valuts over the to show just how great we are. We do that by opening markets, fighting to trim back government subsidies; breaking down trade barriers; and insisting on rules of fair play. So as we think about the harsh realities of economic growth in the international marketplace, let me propose a four-point, common-sense test for every plan you hear -- including mine. Point One: Does it make economic sense? Will the plan get the economy moving again and safeguard American jobs? This point seems obvious, but some people seem to believe that you build an economy up by knocking a President down -- or by passing a law with the word "jobs" in the title. You're in the jobs business. You know you need investment to set up a business -- any business. You need sound national 5 economic policies -- low taxes, no unnecessary regulations; good roads, bridges and infrastructure. Second: Does it make America more competitive? In the new international marketplace, Americans must meet the demands of foreign competition, and the government must work to open markets so that good American companies can expand their base and create good jobs. Third point: Does it address your basic concerns: Does it protect what you want protected, promote what you want promoted? A good economic plan should preserve the value of your hard-won assets -- your home, your income, your retirement savings -- rather than letting bad policies nibble away at them. It also should enable you to choose affordable housing, good schools for your children, and decent health care for your family. No one should have to go broke taking care of these basic necessities. Point four: Does the plan get Washington's house in order? Government must get its spending under control, and eliminate programs that don't work or that duplicate other programs. Taxpayers deserve to get their money's worth for the $1.4 trillion they pay out in taxes. So, to repeat my four-point, common-sense test: Does it make economic sense? Does it make America more competitive? Does it address your basic concerns? Does it get government's house in order? mution Commit spenday ? who , tho Cronoss worring I will avoid sou popular rhetone I will avoid the political class wanter payott of with alsow profrom Amf to memore imestmo ingrease of sangs and theys gov't spudey mdn Laymer When people shake your hands, call you by your first name get 9 and try to sell you an economic plan, put them to this test. will to Listen carefully to my competition, and listen to what I have to say. Frankly, I'm counting on you to sort out fact from fiction wasves -- and reality from rhetoric. the the states L, When you've studied the plans, asked these questions, and her made up your minds -- then send your message. Send it to cconom Congress and to everyone who comes knocking at your door around here this time of year. Tell them: in New Hampshire we know the Unon difference between election year fluff and real leadership. propose I didn't come up here with a bagful of miracles or suprises. the I won't promise to outlaw bad weather. I won't define strength in terms of hatreds, or leadership in terms of insults. You've seen me over the years. You know what kind of man I am. You've seen me in office to know that I'll continue to wage war against runaway spending. I'll fight abroad for freer and fairer trade. I'll fight against protectionism, isolationism and 77 the kind of Know-Nothing Nativism that tries to portray weakness and suspicion as strength. I'll fight at home -- for better schools, a cleaner environment, safer streets, and a future true to our abilities and ideals. 11 Thanks for this chance to talk with you and learn from you. Good luck in all that you do -- and may God bless you and this beautiful state of New Hampshire. # # # # Family vs drigs & c mm Draft Two (Hinchliffe/Nix) January 11, 1992 4 p.m. PEASE Draft Two PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PEASE AIR FORCE BASE January 15, 1992 Pease Air Force Base 8:45 A.M. [ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS] [NEW HAMPSHIRE ANECDOTE] It's great to be here -- and great just to be back home. We had a tremendously successful trip to Asia, talking, listening, learning -- and fighting for America and American jobs. Listen, I know the economy's on everyone's mind. That's why I went to Asia. In order to keep jobs here at home -- and that's got to be our top priority in this economic recovery -- we must improve our international competitiveness. That's the key to everything -- including America's future. There's no escaping it anymore: we live in a global economy. Anyone who doesn't realize that is an ostrich stuck in the quicksand of blind isolationism. You're all businessmen. Every day you face the harsh reality that our present and future prosperity depend on exports. Look at the facts: every billion dollars of exports means 20,000 more American jobs. I went to Asia determined to nail down agreements that guarantee free and fair trade for American companies and workers -- and open opportunities for American markets. From Day One of my administration, I've been fighting to open international markets for American workers. This is the key to our nation's economic future. We've worked long and hard these three years to secure a 21st century of stability and growth for America. We've blazed a trail of leadership on issues Educating your 2 businesses global markets to expand into from taxes to regulation. In trade, we've led bilateral talks, and we've helped forge the way in GATT negotiations, in the North American Free Trade Agreement, and on so many other fronts. My Asia talks were part of this long-range plan for creating a new world trade structure. These actions will do more than merely expand international trade -- they'll also create additional opportunities for U.S. exports through open markets; lower government subsidies; fewer trade barriers; and, maybe most importantly of all, through rules of fair play. American companies must compete successfully within the growing international market. New Hampshire is a strong leader in this field. I think the rest of the nation would be surprised Instructional center trade to discover what a highly industrialized economy you have here, in our 11th most industrialized state. During the last couple of weeks I visited four of your top export markets -- Australia, Japan, Korea, and Singapore, which I'm account for $168 million dollars of your trade. Both in Asia, that your to here and here with your business leaders, I've learned a lot about state's thriving $1.2 billion export industry. will be centeryour here in Sure, you also have a lot of problems here in New Hampshire. you have energetic leaders and strong citizens who will turn place few the Pease ext months. within But those problems into opportunities. Many of you here today are directly involved in the revitalization of Pease and the Newing- ton/Portsmouth communities -- and I want you to know you're being Resource looked toward for leadership in the base closure recovery field. You and others have been determined and visionary activists, 3 forging a new future for this area, looking ahead with optimism and creativity instead of looking back with blame and regret. Numberte I know in particular about the work of Henry Powers, Skip Jones and the PDA -- how it's attracting businesses that benefit from your unique combination of an airport and a deep water port. I congratulate you on your practical, exciting concept of marketing this area as the hub of an international market. But something disturbing is also happening in New Hampshire. I'm talking about empty illusions some call "economic proposals." When we were kids, most of us learned to tell the difference between reality and Never-Never Land. Reality is a tough place. Reality is being President, year after year crafting an economic growth plan rooted in the practical daily life of this nation. Never-never Land is a world of partisan bickering, head-in-the- clouds dreaming, and nay-saying. Reality is the world you live in -- paying your bills and making ends meet each month and each year -- just like your government ought to. Americans are sick and tired of politicians who day-dream in Never-Never Land. They don't want to indulge fantasies and they don't want to lay blame -- they want to lay the foundations of prosperity. So when you see proposed economic growth packages thrown at you, cast a clear and cautious eye and ask yourself some simple, real-life questions. First: does it make sense? Second: does it make us more competitive? Third: Does it help you keep your house in order? And fourth: Does it get Washington's house in order? 4 When you've made up your minds -- send your message. Send it to Congress and to everyone who comes knocking at your door around here this time of year. Tell them: in New Hampshire we know the difference between choice cut and just a lot of bull. Thanks for this chance to see grass-roots redevelopment, to hear your concerns and to learn from your successes. Good luck in all that you do -- and may God bless you and this beautiful state of New Hampshire. # # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 9, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR SPEECHWRITERS RESEARCHERS FROM: BOB SIMON RS SUBJECT: NEW HAMPSHIRE SPEECHES I. Pease AFB -- President will meet with business leaders from around N.H. invited by Gov. Judd Gregg. The President will speak for 8-10 minutes inside a hanger. II. Exeter Town Hall -- The town hall is your classic brick auditorium with a stage and balcony. We will put 600 Bush supporters (disguised as regular townfolk) in there to listen to whatever the President has to say. They do not want this to be a Bush-Quayle rally, but rather, the President talking to New Hampshirites about the economy, etc. The crowd will be standing. 5 minutes of brief remarks. III. Davidson Interior Trim, Dover, NH -- This industrial plant makes arm rests and other padded interiors for Ford, GM, and Chrysler. The President will tour the plant and eat with the workers in the cafeteria. No remarks. IV. Liberty Mutual -- This Boston-based insurance company moved part of its headquarters to Dover three years ago. 50% of their business is workers' comp. The building was large, red-brick mill, but was gutted and turned into offices. Bush was campaigning in Dover in 1987 and spoke near the mill during construction. About 1000 people work there processing insurance claims. It is a typical office with lots of computers and cubicles. The President will give whatever length remarks we want to about 300 workers in the cafeteria. The company would like us to address health care, but we don't have to. Robert Laszewski, Exec. VP of Liberty Mutual has been very active in health care reform with Sen. Rockefeller and the Pepper Commission. Talk to Hanns Kuttner in OPD about him. (He'll be there.) For info on Liberty Mutual, call Bob Goodman in Dover at 603-749-2600 x31000 or PR person Diane Turner in Boston at 617- 574-5752. "America believes in liberty -- Liberty Mutual Insurance." V. Cabletron, Rochester, NH -- Started by the two owners in their garage in 1983, this big fast-growing company is a leader in making networking hardware and software that is sold worldwide. (I have a big research folder on this one.) They 2 have four plants in the US and will announce during the President's visit that they're building two more (one in Merrimack, NH, I think). The President will tour the plant, see how circuit boards are made, and then speak to a couple hundred employees in a cafeteria that's in one corner of the plant. Brief remarks -- 5 minutes. VI. Portsmouth Rotary Club -- Meets at Yoken's restaurant. About 800 guests. I'm now told the President will speak before dinner and leave. The room has a low ceiling and is a little cheesy looking. The gift shop on the other side of the restaurant is actually bigger than the restaurant (in other words, huge, I mean, really huge, filled with every kind of souvenir you could imagine.) When he was VP, Bush was to speak to this group, but canceled at literally the last minute when Reagan called him and told him to come back to preside over the Senate. (Former Gov. Hugh Gregg was the last minute sub speaker). Ever since, they've been lobbying to get him back, particularly since Portsmouth is where he lands on the way to KBP. Bush called the dinner from Air Force II on his way back to DC and apologized, although he didn't specifically promise to come back. Bill Holt is the current president of the club. Dale Smith was president back then, and Don Reeves was the program director. The town was hurt somewhat when Pease AFB was closed last year and 8,000 personnel left town. The base is like a ghost town. It used to have nuclear bombers. Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. PAGE 2 13TH STORY of Level 1 printed in FULL format. Proprietary to the United Press International 1992 January 4, 1992, Saturday, BC cycle SECTION: Washington News LENGTH: 875 words HEADLINE: Senators propose economic recovery plan BYLINE: BY ALAN YONAN JR. UPI Business Writer DATELINE: WASHINGTON KEYWORD: ECONOMY BODY: Senate Democratic leaders Jim Sasser of Tennessee and Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, comparing the economy to a drowning swimmer, have proposed an economic recovery plan that would cut taxes for the middle class, provide grants to local governments, and substantially reduce defense spending. Sasser, chairman of the Budget Committee, and Sarbanes, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, said Friday misguided federal policies have resulted in the longest economic downturn since the Great Depression. ''Right now we have de facto Hooverism,'' Sasser said at a news conference. If we don't do something to counteract the fiscal drag on our economy, we're going to have continued suffering and we're going to have skyrocketing deficits to boot. The senators listed a host of economic indicators released in recent weeks reflecting the economic stagnation, including decreases in consumer confidence, real income and home construction. They also cited reports showing increases in unemployment claims, layoffs and the budget deficit. 'The fiscal drag being placed on the economy is like someone trying to get their head above water and as soon as they come up, you push them down again,' said Sarbanes. ''For months the administration insisted there was no need for stimulus, because there was no recession and the recession was sort and shallow and soon would be over,' he said. ' ' And now there is growing recognition from many quarters that this was not correct. Today's recession is neither short nor shallow and is unlikely to end without some decisive shift in fiscal and monetary policy.'' The economic plan, to be discussed at hearings in upcoming weeks, includes: --An income tax cut targeted for middle-income wage earners. The senators would not reveal the amount of the proposed cut, but said it would extend over Pd five-year period. LEXIS'NEXIS'LEXIS`NEXIS Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. PAGE 3 Proprietary to the United Press International, January 4, 1992 --A one-time package of grants and loans to state and local governments designed to keep and create jobs and to prevent cuts in education, infrastructure and public safety programs. --Additional weeks of unemployment benefits. In last two serious recessions, unemployed workers recived as much as 52 weeks of benfits, they said. Today unemployed workers can get a maximum of 39 weeks of benefits. --A shift by the Treasury toward shorter maturities in auctions of government securities. The Federal Reserve needs to reduce the supply of long-term bonds, thereby raising their price and lowering long-term interest rates, the senators said. The Federal Reserve also should work with the central banks of other countries to lower interst rates worldwide, they said. --A ''substantial'' shift in resources from the defense budget to finance a 'Marshall Plan for America. The public investment would be directed at improvements in infrastructure, education, research, and worker training, they said. Money from the defense budget also could be used to reduce the budget deficit, they said. The declining economic indicators cited by the senators included the Commerce Department's List of Coincident Indicators, a monthly measure of current economic activity released earlier this week. The List of Coincident Indicators in November fell below its level of last March, which was considered the low point of the recession. The senators also cited a drop in the montly Purchasing Managers' Index, an economic barometer used by U.S. and international financial markets. The index, released Thursday, dropped to 46.5 percent in December, the first time the index fell though the psychologically important 50-percent level since June. A reading below 50 percent indicates the manufacturing economy is generally declining; above 50 percent, it is expanding. ''We can't afford the risk of sitting back and saying everything is going to work itself out,'' said Sasser. ''This plan should provide us with a jolt of stimulus that will put us on the road to recovery.' Federal budgetary policy resulted in a ''fiscal drag'' of $20 billion during 1991, Sasser said. And measures adopted by state and local governments to cope with the recession, such as tax increases, program cuts and layoffs, have added another $35 billion burden to that, he said. Senate Democratic leader George Mitchell of Maine praised the economic plan as a ''very productive and constructive proposal.' But Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico, top Republican on the Budget Committee, said he was disappointed with the proposal. ''Here we go again --- the chart-show senators - Senators Sarbanes and Sasser have once again thrown federal fiscal responsiblity to the winds. At a time when the federal budget deficit is expected to reach an all- time high, the chairmen of the Joint Economics and Budget Committees have proposed to add to that deficit over $ 50 billion, Domenici said. LEXIS'NEXIS'LEXIS'NEXIS Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. PAGE 4 Proprietary to the United Press International, January 4, 1992 ''I am disappointed with the senators' suggestions that somehow adding another $ 50 billion to the federal deficit will resolve the current weaknesses in the economy. If anything, I believe such action. would have a negative effect on interest rates and offset the gains we have seen in the last few weeks with the Federal Reserve's cut in the discount rate.' LEXIS'NEXIS LEXIS'NEXIS Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. PAGE 5 14TH STORY of Level 1 printed in FULL format. Copyright (c) 1992 PR Newswire Association, Inc. PR Newswire January 3, 1992, Friday SECTION: Financial News DISTRIBUTION: TO BUSINESS EDITOR LENGTH: 1015 words HEADLINE: INDUSTRY WEEK PRESENTS "AGENDA IN SEARCH OF A LEADER" DATELINE: CLEVELAND, Jan. 3 KEYWORD: bc-leadership-guide BODY: Declaring that work still needs to be done to ensure America's role in the global economy, "Industry Week" (IW) magazine is offering an 11-point agenda for the nation's economic and social well-being. All that remains is to identify the leadership to carry the agenda forward, said IW's editors. "Critical to this is the cooperation -- and, often, the unchallenged leadership - of government. In the end, no other institution can wrestle with such issues as taxes, education, health care, and trade strategies," according to the editors. It is with that in mind that "Industry Week", the industry management magazine of Penton Publishing, puts forth its agenda, which it is delivering to the President, his advisors, members of Congress, and presidential candidates. In its Jan. 6 issue, the editors observe, "Two decades ago, the U.S. saw its first symptoms of industrial flabbiness and financial profligacy." By the mid-1980s, America found itself a winded competitor -- industry leaders reacted to this threat of national disaster by embracing the quality gospel. A movement toward industrial renewal was under way. Here, in summary, is "Industry Week's" agenda: 1. Congress: Sweep the Halls. An effective, efficient, and truly representative legislative body can be restored, but only through lasting reform. That means amending the constitution, limiting terms for legislators to 12 years ---- two six-year terms for senators and six two-year terms for representatives. 2. Competitiveness: Retool Our Trade Strategy. The U.S. must elect a president and members of Congress who recognize that economic strength is vital to national security. We must strictly enforce U.S. antidumping and countervailing laws to halt predatory foreign pricing and unjustifiable subsidies. 3. The Deficit: Make it Personal. The President and Congress should agree to couch the deficit and debt issues in personal terms for all Americans. That means turning the discussion to employment and prosperity. If the average American sees that this mountain of bills keeps us all from growing, too, then LEXIS'NEXIS'LEXIS NEXIS Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. PAGE 6 (c) 1992 PR Newswire, January 3, 1992 we've won the biggest battle in the war. 4. Education: Test Our Skills. What's needed is national achievement testing in our schools. Administered in the fourth, eighth, and 10th grades, this testing would reflect the real knowledge of each student moving through primary and secondary schooling. The capstone of such testing would be a basic skills and knowledge certification exam when a student is 16. Testing can also determine which schools and school districts are genuinely successful, returning accountability to the system. 5. Energy: The Solutions Are Already There. An intelligent policy can be devised that addresses both energy development and the environment, and balances them with considerations for the economy. Research should be increased on renewable sources such as solar energy, as well as electric- and hydrogen-powered cars. 6. The Environment: Straighten Our Priorities. We must establish national priorities based on the most serious risks to human health and the environment. We must develop strategies to allow flexibility and greater reliance on market incentives in achieving national environmental goals. We must modify the U.S. Tax Code 50 industry's investment in pollution prevention and abatement do not put it at a competitive disadvantage. 7. Health Care: Not Too Complex to Solve. Government must end the rhetoric that health care is too complex an issue to attack with comprehensive reform. In truth, only comprehensive reform to correct the ills of the current system will bring health-care costs under control. To begin, we must end cost-shifting. Congress must create a mechanism 50 medical costs incurred by Americans without health-care insurance aren't being shouldered by just one segment of society. Then Congress must plant the seeds for a shift to a single-payer system, at least for hospital bills. That could reduce costs and provide data needed to measure efficiency and quality. 8. Infrastructure: Repair, Not Replace. What's needed is a bullet train of actions before the infrastructure requires costly replacement, not just repair and maintenance. Federal, state and local spending must double from the current level of $ 50 billion annually for infrastructure projects. One revenue source would be an increase in user fees so the beneficiaries pay for each category of infrastructure improvement. 9. Tax Policy: Take Away the Stick. Almost unanimously, economists agree that taxes on savings and investment gains are too high. Current federal tax provisions discourage saving and investment relative to consumption and borrowing. The three principles behind reform should be: eliminate disincentives to saving, avoid encouraging one type of saving over another, and make changes fair and nonregressive. 10. Technology: The Need for Involvement. It's not too late to update, revise and harness federal research and development involvement to maximize usefulness to our national economic performance. If we want to enhance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, improving technology transfer must be a priority for government and business. 11. Quality: Make It a Matter of Policy. An Administration and a Congress that champion Total Quality Management in U.S. Industry -- and, equally LEXIS® NEXIS® Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. PAGE 7 (c) 1992 PR Newswire, January 3, 1992 important, implement it within government --- are certainly in the national interest. A fundamental obligation of government is to provide an environment that allows its economy to flourish, 50 participants can develop products and services, create jobs and wealth, and advance society. Total Quality sparks improvements because it is not a program, but a philosophy and an ongoing process. It is appropriate for government to identify and nurture such promising management methods, just as it is appropriate to promote promising technologies. CONTACT: Chuck Day of Industry Week, 216-696-7000, or 216-521-3861, after hours ORGANIZATION: Industry Week GEOGRAPHIC: Ohio LEXIS' NEXIS LEXIS'NEXIS (Hinchliffe/Nix) January 11, 1992 5 p.m. PEASE Draft Two PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PEASE AIR FORCE BASE HENLEY HANGAR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1992 [ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS] [NEW HAMPSHIRE ANECDOTE] It's great to be here -- and great just to be back home. We had a tremendously successful trip to Asia, talking, listening, learning and fighting for America and American jobs. Listen, I know the economy's on everyone's mind. That's why I went to Asia. In order to keep jobs here at home -- and that's got to be our top priority in this economic recovery -- we must improve our international competitiveness. That's the key to everything -- including America's future. There's no escaping it anymore: we live in a global economy. Anyone who doesn't realize that is an ostrich stuck in the quicksand of blind isolationism. You're all businessmen. Every day you face the harsh reality that our present and future prosperity depend on exports. Look at the facts: every billion dollars of exports means 20,000 more American jobs. I went to Asia determined to nail down agreements that guarantee free and fair trade for American companies and workers -- and open opportunities for American markets. From Day One of my administration, I've been fighting to open international markets for American workers. This is the key to our nation's economic future. The Cold War is over. Now we're moving into a new world -- a different kind of world, which Educating businessesto customer base expand overseas their 2 will be defined by excellence and competition. Our administration has worked long and hard these last three years to ensure a 21st century of stability and growth for America. We've blazed a trail of leadership on issues from taxes to education to regulation. In trade, we've led bilateral talks, and we've helped forge the way in GATT negotiations, in the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative, in the North American Free Trade Agreement, and on so many other fronts. My Asia talks were a crucial first step in a new part of this long-range plan for creating a 21st century world trade structure. We're now at the very beginning of an exciting new kind of process -- we have the chance to craft a world of free G trade and prosperity for everyone. What we're doing is more than merely expanding international trade -- we're also creating additional opportunities for U.S. exports through open markets; lower government subsidies; fewer trade barriers; and, maybe most importantly of all, through rules of fair play. American companies must compete successfully within the Frade growing international market. A New Hampshire is a strong leader in this field. I think the rest of the nation would be surprised NH They knows to discover what a highly industrialized economy you have here, in our 11th most industrialized state. the During the last couple of weeks I visited four of your top export markets -- Australia, Japan, Korea, and Singapore, which account for $168 million dollars of your trade. Both in Asia, 3 and here with your business leaders, I've learned a lot about your state's thriving $1.2 billion export industry. Sure, you also have a lot of problems here in New Hampshire. Governor But you have energetic leaders and strong citizens who will turn those problems into opportunities. Many of you here today are Eiregg directly involved in the revitalization of Pease and the Newing- ton/Portsmouth communities -- and I want you to know you're being Development looked toward for leadership in the base closure recovery field. You and others have been determined and visionary activists, forging a new future for this area, looking ahead with optimism and creativity instead of looking back with blame and regret. PDA I know in particular about the work of Henry Powers, Skip a "team as Jones and the PDA -- how it's attracting businesses that benefit from your unique combination of an airport and a deep water port. I congratulate you on your practical, exciting concept of marketing this area as the hub of an international market. But something disturbing is also happening in New Hampshire. I'm talking about empty illusions some call "economic proposals." When we were kids, most of us learned to tell the difference between reality and Never-Never Land. Reality is a tough place. Reality is being President, year after year crafting an economic growth plan rooted in the practical daily life of this nation. Never-never Land is a world of partisan bickering, head-in-the- clouds dreaming, and nay-saying. Reality is the world you live in -- paying your bills and making ends meet each month and each year -- just like your government ought to. Americans are sick 4 and tired of politicians who day-dream in Never-Never Land. They don't want to indulge fantasies and they don't want to lay blame -- they want to lay the foundations of prosperity. "Acheeky So when you see proposed economic growth plans thrown at you, cast a clear and cautious eye and ask yourself four simple, real-life questions. First: Which economic growth plan makes sense? You're hard- headed Granite-Staters. You know jobs don't appear out of thin air. Do the authors of these packages know the same thing? Businesses are born and thrive through strong ideas, prudent investment, and hard work. You and I know that. But do the people who write the other proposals that are floating around? Second, ask: Which plan makes us more competitive? We can't afford to waste our precious energy looking backward. We're entering a new Age of Competition unimagined in the history of technology. Every step we take as a nation must be part of laying a strong base for prosperity, enterprise, risk-taking and success. Now is the time for our government to help an educated, ambitious public dream and grow. Which economic proposal encourages that growth? Third, ask: Which plan helps you keep your house in order? Housvering You've worked hard to earn a safe and secure life for your family. My economic plan preserves the integrity of your home, your investments, and your family's future. Do any of the others? 5 And fourth, ask yourself: Which plan gets Washington's house in order? You and I know that Washington must give you your money's worth for the taxes you pay. My plan ensures that you will. Do any of the others? When you've studied the plans, asked these questions, and made up your minds -- then send your message. Send it to Samp Congress and to everyone who comes knocking at your door around here this time of year. Tell them: in New Hampshire we know the difference between choice cut and just a lot of bull. Thanks for this chance to see grass-roots redevelopment, to hear your concerns and to learn from your successes. Good luck state of New Hampshire. in all that you do -- and may God bless you and this R beautiful # # # # end like Irst draff (Hinchliffe/Nix) January 10, 1992 10 a.m. PEASE Draft One PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PEASE AIR FORCE BASE January 15, 1992 Pease Air Force Base [ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS] [NEW HAMPSHIRE ANECDOTE] you Aregg It's great to be here -- and great just to be back home. We had a tremendously successful trip to Asia, talking, listening, learning -- and fighting for America and American jobs. Listen, I know the economy's on everyone's mind. That's why I went to Asia. In order to keep jobs here at home -- and that's got to be our top priority in this economic recovery -- we must improve our international competitiveness. That's the key to everything -- including America's future. There's no escaping it anymore: we live in a global economy. Anyone who doesn't realize that is an ostrich stuck in the quicksand of blind isolationism. That kind of thinking will do nothing but rip apart a healing economy and seriously -- probably irreparably -- damage our long term survival. You're all businessmen. Every day you face the harsh reality that our present and future prosperity depend on exports. Look at the facts: every billion dollars of exports means 20,000 more American jobs. I went to Asia determined to nail down agreements that guarantee free and fair trade for American companies and workers -- and open opportunities for American markets. My Asia talks were part of some important steps we're taking toward creating a new world trade structure. I'm also determined to complete the Uruguay Round of negotiations and the North 2 American Free Trade Agreement. Since Canada is New Hampshire's #1 importer, I know how important that is to you. Actions like these will not only expand world trade -- they'll create additional opportunities for U.S. exports through open markets; lower government subsidies; fewer trade barriers; and, maybe most importantly of all, through rules of fair play. American markets must compete successfully within the growing international market system. New Hampshire is a strong leader in this field. I think the rest of the nation would be surprised to discover what a highly industrialized economy you have here, in our 11th most industrialized state. During the last couple of weeks I visited four of your top export markets -- Australia, Japan, Korea, and Singapore -- and I learned a lot about your state's thriving $1.2 billion export industry. I know there are problems here in New Hampshire, too. But I also know there are energetic leaders and strong citizens who will turn those problems into opportunities. Many of you are directly involved in the revitalization of Pease and the Newing- ton/Portsmouth communities -- and I want you to know you're being looked toward for leadership in the base closure recovery field. We're all sorry this area was hard hit. We're proud of the efforts you're making at recovery. I've heard some great things mention about Henry Powers, Skip Jones and the PDA -- how it's attracting businesses that benefit from your unique combination of an airport and a deep water port. Some exciting turnarounds will happen -- you can become the air hub of an international market. Neutsche 3 But something disturbing is also happening in New Hampshire. I'm talking about empty illusions some call "economic proposals." us When we were kids, most of learned to tell the difference n between reality and make-believe. Sure, we'd all like to live in Never-Never land. Some politicians still do -// But the rest of us grew up. The rest of us realized that in the real world we have to fly or crash on our own choices. We learned to be realistic - - to throw away the filler and cling to the true marrow. That's what you have to do when you're confronted with a proposed economic growth package. You know when your kids are making up fantasies to fool you. Turn that same sharp analysis on the packages that will be tossed into your laps. Cast a cautious eye at each new proposal and ask yourselves a few key questions. First: does this build jobs by making us competitive in the world economy? Second: does it assume that jobs grow out of thin air, or does it encourage investors to invest so that jobs can be created? Third: Does it restrain budget growth? Fourth: Does it preserve the financial integrity of people's basic assets? Fifth: Does it assure everyone they'll n be able to afford the cost of simply living as a American family? Six: Does it not increase the deficit? Seventh: Does it work? I know there's much to do. But I know we've got to work together to get it done. That's why we've got to convince Congress to put aside partisan bickering and put our people first again. We've proposed comprehensive plans dealing with everything from drugs to the deficit -- but Congress has all too 4 often delayed or blocked our domestic initiatives. It's time to work together -- for America. Americans don't want to lay blame -- they want to lay the foundations of prosperity. Thank you all for this chance to see grass-roots redevelopment, to hear your concerns and learn from your successes. Good luck in all that you do -- and may God bless you and this beautiful state of New Hampshire. # # # # 01/06/1992 14:18 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 603 271 2130 P.02 GRANITE STATE EXPORTS (MILLIONS OF DOLLARS) 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 6230 200 r days O #2. 1987 1988 1989 1990 Suill 370. SOURCE,US COMMERCE 01/06/1992 14:20 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 603 271 2130 P.04 NEW HAMPSHIRE'S EXPORTS (TOP 10 MARKETS - $Mn) DESTINATION 1989 1990 CANADA 237 325 GERMANY 46 116 U.K. 169 108 JAPAN 109 98 NETHERLANDS 48 73 FRANCE 40 62 PAKISTAN 18 and 35 - AUSTRALIA 43 31 I KOREA 46 28 ITALY 25 27 #16 Singapore 19 WORLD TOTAL 1,106 1,210 NO. OF MARKETS (1990) 107 Asia - NH Export Total 176 M SOURCE, BUREAU OF THE 01/06/1992 14:21 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 603 271 2130 P.05 NEW HAMPSHIRE'S EXPORTS TOP 10 CATEGORIES 1990 CATEGORY ($M) MACHINERY (NON ELECTRICAL) 489 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 165 FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS 76 SCIENTIFIC/OPTICAL/PROFL 70 CHEMICALS/ALLIED PRODUCTS 55 LEATHER/PRODUCTS 43 TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT 35 LUMBER/WOOD PRODUCTS of 34 SCRAP/WASTE 28 STONE/CLAY/GLASS/CONCRETE 25 * SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION (NSPF) 63 EXPTORIO 01/06/1992 14:22 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 603 271 2130 P.07 by road, on-site rail at the Port, or nearby air facilities, accommodated at the other state-owned terminal. the with typical connections to JFK, NY in one hour. Miami State Fish Pier at Pierce Island, not to be confused with International in 3.5 hours. and West Coast destinations the State Port Authority at 555 Market Street. While a half in 5.6 hours. INCL. dozen lobster boats on the Piscataqua River utilize the State Fish Pier, the majority of vessels land their catch at PORT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ACTIVITY eleven the private docks or at take out locations connected sites with the retail/wholesale outlets. While the Port of New Hampshire is serviced by ten facilities. the predominant shipping activity (71 per- CURRENT IMPORT/EXPORT ACTIVITY cent) is fuel-related products including aviation fuel. gasoline, heating oil, coal, and liquid propane gas A review of the most recent Waterborne Commerce of (LPG). Sprague Energy, originally a fuel oil and coal the United States Report by the U.S. Army Corps of terminal, now provides dry bulk terminal services for Engineers lists Portsmouth Harbor freight traffic in 1988 normal conveyor transportable materials. including at 3.483,903 tons. coal, gypsum and salt. Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH) receives fuel coal and oil at its Schiller Pier which is located in Portsmouth and services IMPORT/EXPORT TONNAGE PORT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE both Schiller Station and the adjacent Newington Power Station and a Mobil oil distribution depor from its Year Tons Passengers facility. Other Port activities include gypsum rock for 1983 2,239,509 two wallboard plants, road salt, lobster boats and ma- 1984 2,668,007 rine underwater cable plants. 1985 2,780,051 The private terminals operating on the Piscataqua 1986 3,487,098 128,880 River in the Port of New Hampshire are providing the 1987 3,501,620 157,450 required shipping services of a market economy. These 1988 3,483,903 153,000 services are an integral part of the overall matrix of services required for the region. In addition. the NH Port The New Hampshire Port Authority Summary for 1990 Authority handles scrap metal, containers, general cargo shows total freight shipped at 4,804,997 tons. This in palletized, neo-bulk, break-bulk, etc., and is the sole represents an increase of 1.3 million tons compared to gateway providing these international services on the 1988. New Hampshire seacoast. In all, public and private terminals account for almost four million tons of cargo PORT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ACTIVITY 1990 - UPDATED per year. Other commercial non-industrial users of the Port include two tour boat operators, military vessels, envi- Month Export Tonnage Import Tonnage ronmental research vessels and boat charters. January 50,300 555.503 The Port of New Hampshire also plays an important February 750 448,198 role in the operation of national defense installations March 25,450 362,768 and suppliers. Portsmouth Harbor is the home of the April 14,050 297.055 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, which is an important May 81,600 362,548 submarine repair and overhaul facility. The Navy is June 10,000 404,050 July 3.475 474,843 dependent on river access for its submarines. Pease Air August 38,000 324,061 Facility, located nearby in Newington, receives its jet fuel supplies via one of the private petroleum terminals September 44,150 277,889 on the Piscataqua River. Finally, Simplex Wire and October 12,750 273,720 Cable, a private industrial firm which operates a spe- November 39,180 327,966 December 43.422 333.269 cialty terminal, is 2 major supplier of undersea marine cable, much of which is used for defense purposes. TOTAL 363,127 4,441,870 The last major-dependent activity within the Port is Total Import/Export Tonnage through Port of New commercial fishing, including lobstering. Approximately Hampshire on Vessels Requiring State Licensed Pilots 80 percent of the finfish and 40 percent of the lobsters (Excludes Barge Traffle Not Requiring Pllots) 4,804,997 Tons landed in the state, are landed in the Port of New Hampshire. Well over 100 fishermen, crew members Dry-bulk materials accounted for 601,937 tons and and lobstermen fish from the New Hampshire side of were handled by the private terminals. In addition, the river on a full-time basis. Much of the fishing activity, petroleum products also handled by private terminals excluding lobstering. that occurs within the Port area is amounted to 2,592,885 tons. Miscellaneous cargoes 21 01/06/1992 14:23 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 603 271 2130 P.08 range from fresh fruits, lumber, wines and liquors, manufactured products, and metal, accounting for 48,201 tons handled by NHPA. The remaining 240,880 tons handled by the NHPA terminal was scrap metal and steel. NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY FACILITY (only) Within the Pon of New Hampshire, the State of New Hampshire owns the NHSPA property which is located on 11.1 acres of land along the Piscataqua River. The NHPA Terminal (10.0 acres) includes two warehouses, 2 scale house/office, an extensive paved area, five to six acres used for material, short-term storage and marshal- ling and a 600-foot-long, deep water pier. Additionally, the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company operates Its cruise operations on the other 1.1 acres. The NHPA was formed in 1957 as part of a. port revitalization project. A 300-foot pier was constructed, then expanded another 300 feet later in 1972. Today the 600-foot pier accommodates vessels up to 700 feet long. The terminal operations are contracted out to a private company which employs ILA union labor to ensure that cargo is handled efficiently and safely. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains a 35-foot deep federal channel in the Piscataqua River up to the entrance to Little Bay. To ensure continued use of the river for shipping, the ACE recently completed a dredg- ing project in the river to both widen the channel and to terminal cargo tonnage was 187,068 and has increased increase navigation safety immediately across from the to 353,402 tons in 1991. New Hampshire State Port Authority. Ease of waterbome The last four years of NHPA shipping activity is sum- access to and from the NHPA for both delivering and marized below: receiving cargo is now a major incentive to steamship SHIP MANIFEST SUMMARY and barge lines worldwide. NEW HAMPSHIRE PORT AUTHORITY ACTIVITY The NH Port Authority is an autonomous state agency COMPARATIVE 1987-1990 overseen by a board of directors appointed by the Governor. The day-to-day operations of the NHPA are 1987 1988 1989 1990 conducted by the Port Director and staff located at the Cargo Activity terminal site. The NHPA has 2 broad mission related to Scrap Metal (Tons) 258,000 267,000 270,925 283,058 the development and management of the state's tidal Containers (TEU) 39,240 61,410 67,980 67,444 (1.308) (2.047) (2,266) (2,248) waters including: Colled Steel (Tons) 14,099 10.050 11,862 2.900 Harbor Management Total Tonnage 311.359 338,460 350,767 353,402 Port Development Port Marketing and Trade Development Foreign Trade Zone Operation PORT FEES DOCKAGE NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY OPERATIONS The term "dockage" shall be held to mean the privilege of berthing or making fast to the wharf or pier and shall The primary use of the NHPA is bulk, breakbulk and be charged against the vessel. its owners or operators in containerized general cargo. with scrap metal the num- accordance with the rates and charges hereafter speci- ber one export. On the average, over 280,000 tons of fied. scrap metal moves through the Port each year. The NHPA terminal has consistently met the growing RATES demand for increased shipments from New Hampshire (A) A dockage charge of sixteen ($.16) cents per net and regional import export markets. In 1980, the Port's register ton per calendar day, or fraction thereof. with a 23 01/06/1992 14:23 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 603 271 2130 P.09 6034362780 NH PORT AUTHORITY 529 PUY JHN 06 'Y' 14:01 THREE May Astoma Some INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT "I am a citizen, not of Athens or Greece, but of the world. -Socrates INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT of services worldwide. and build strategic relationships which would comple- The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that in ment the Port's long-term commitment to meeting a 1986. over 15,500 manufacturing jobs throughout the growing demand, affecting economic growth in the New Hampshire economy were dependent on exports. state, and establishing a global presence for New Another 10,500 trade, business services and transpor- Hampshire by opening doors to yet untapped mar- tation-related jobs reflected substantial growth in in- kets. ternational trade activity as well. Currently, the Port Authority's primary International In 1988, the state's exports (to 103 countries) to- activity is scrap metal. Shipments over the years have talled $913.3 million. And, in two more years, exports grown from 15,000 tons in 1975 to almost 300,000 increased by 70 percent, a rate unique throughout the tons per year today. A model program for recycling in New England region. the United States. this operation meets existing de- In response, the New Hampshire State Port Author- mands to export scrap metal our of the region's waste ity unveiled a major marketing initiative in 1990 to: stream in addition to meeting the demands for scrap increase awareness of the Port's value-added line metal in overseas markets. Other bulk commodities 43 01/06/1992 14:24 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 603 271 2130 P.10 DES FIV JMN DO ='6 6034362780 NH PORT AUTHORITY (recyclable or otherwise) make up the Port's major for the purpose of opening communications between niche in northern New England. our regions and to exchange port technology, mar- Accountability to the needs of general cargo port keting expertise and trade leads. users takes on equal priority at the NH State Port Then in September 1990. the Port of NH entered Authority. And, as state studies for port expansion into 2 Sister Port Agreement with the Port of Brest, (additional acreage and berthing) continue, interim France. Under this agreement, our two ports maintain seacoast intermodal services provide an efficient net- an American-Buropean correspondent office relation- work for movement of containers and less-than- ship. As Europe has been the Port of NH's leading containerioad freight to and from Portsmouth and trading partner for many years, both the Port of NH around the world. Competitive rates, weekly sched- and the Port of Brest are now well positioned as gate- ules and access to increased lane segments add up to ways berween what will become the world's two larg- service to and from virtually every major market world. est markets in 1992. wide. Referrals for freight forwarding, customs bro- The Portsmouth-Brest alliance has already yielded a kerage and auxiliary services are available at the NHPA, highly successful level of business exchanges, includ- (603)436-8500. ing transatlantic travel programs, an Agreement of Co- International Trade Development at the Port of NH operation between our two university systems (May is an extremely important element. A full line of trade 1991), and ongoing international trade management services is available to companies wishing to open assistance to hundreds of firms. stateside and over- markets overseas as well as those already engaged in seas. (See Chapter 4: Correspondent Office-Brest, international operations. France, page 49.) The Port's Export Management Program offers indi- The Port of NH welcomes inquiries on trade devel- vidualized, confidential assistance with marketing, re- opment for any foreign market and looks forward to search, communications, logistical, regulatory and ushering in a new era of infrastructure growth to match documentary aspects of trading overseas. its commitment to potential trading partners world- It also features an array of International trade and wide. For further information call (603) 436-8500. policy educational workshops, in conjunction with the NH International Trade Association FOREIGN TRADE ZONE PROGRAM Most notably in 1990, the Port's International Trade Development unit hosted representatives and digni- A foreign trade zone is a site within the United States taries from over 45 countries, involving them directly considered by the government to be outside U. S. in special event educational forums and in the busi- Customs territory. Foreign or domestic merchandise ness community of the region. The port salutes the may enter this enclave without a formal customs en- many business professionals and academic leaders try of the payment of customs duties of government who have participated at these events and joined us excise taxes, and without a thorough examination. in opening the doors of opportunity at New If the final product is exported from the United States, Hampshire's gateway to potential partners worldwide. no U.S. Customs duty or excise tax is levied. If the Among these visiting delegations, the Port of NH final product is imported into the United States, U. S. has worked very closely with Jeuro (Japanese External Customs and excise taxes are due only at the time of Trade Organization), which now has representation transfer from the foreign trade zone and formal entry in the New England market. Portsmouth enjoys spe- into the United States. These are assessed on the prod- cial ties with the Japanese trade community that dates uct itself or its imported parts, whichever is lower. back to the signing in 1905 of the Treaty of Ports- Typically, duty on imported items can be deferred, mouth, ending the Russo-Japanese War. President or reduced if entered into a zone for one of the fol- Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Prize for lowing reasons: his efforts at this seaport peace conference. The Port of New Hampshire also expanded its world Storage Manipulating Testing network during 1990 with the inauguration of its Sis- Re-exporting Cleaning Processing ter Port Program. First, a Siste: Port Memorandum of Sampling Assembling Relabeling Cooperation was implemented with each of the fol- Manufacturing Repackaging Salvaging lowing foreign ports: Displaying Destroying Repairing The Port of Gdansk/Gdynia, Poland The FTZ program is controlled by the Foreign Trade The Port of Bratislava, Czechoslovakia Zone Board. Washington, D.C. and U.S. Customs and The Port of Keelung, Taiwan is administered by Zone Grantees across the United The Port of Galway, Ireland States. There are four designated areas in New Hampshire authorized as Foreign Trade Zones. They 45 01/06/1992 14:26 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 603 271 2130 P.12 529 P12 JAN 06 '92 14:04 5034362780 NH PORT AUTHORITY CHAMBE DE OF It is a pleasure to join the Port of NH in 2 salure to International trade and cooperation. Since the signing of our Sister Port Agreemen on September 27, 1990, our two regions have cultivated a rich exchange of transportation technology, business and academic expertise. Brimany is the foremost agro-industrial region of France and its port authority is a reflection of the region's importance. Situated at the crossroads of major international maritime and aviation traffic, and having one of the most beautifu. coasts in the world, the Port of Brest is a natural Firther for the Port of NH. Congratulations to the Port of NH 21. the first anniversary of pur Sister Port progre. 1. Kuhn President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry 01 Brest 51 01/06/1992 14:25 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 603 271 2130 P.11 are administered by the N.H. Port Authority (Zone SITE NO. ? . PORTSMOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK (SO ACRES), PORTSMOUTH Grantee). Located on U.S. Route 1 within two miles of Inter- The Customs Service is responsible for the transfer state 95 connecting Maine to Florida. One hour to of merchandise into and out of a zone, and for mat- Boston, six hours to New York and five minutes to ters involving the collection of revenue. The Office of Pon Authority Terminal. Regulations and Rulings at Customs Headquarters pro- Rail: 1760 ft. frontage on the B&M vides legal interpretations of the applicable statute, Municipal water and sewer Customs regulations and procedures. Greenbelt theme in park. The District Director of Customs in whose district a Design criteria applied by City to maintain zone is located is in charge of the zone as the local continuity and covenants. representative of the Foreign Trade Zones Board. He controls the admission of merchandise into the zone, SITE NO. 3 CROSBY ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK (75 ACRES), DOVER the handling and disposition of merchandise in the Located on Spaulding Tumpike with direct access zone and the removal of merchandise from the zone. to U.S. Route 1 and I-95. One hour to Boston, six Poreign Trade Zone No. 81 is in the Portland, Maine hours to New York and 20 minutes to Port Authority Customs District. Terminal The Zone program can be accessed by all businesses, Rail: B&M whether within zone boundaries or not. In order to Municipal water and sewer. activate space within the FTZ, first contact the NHPA. Protective covenants. SITE NO. 4 FORMER GRENIER AIR BASE (1400 ACRES), MANCHESTER FTZ SITES IN NH Located near several major highways which con- nect Manchester to surrounding states. FTZ NO. 81 INCLUDES: Rail: B&M. SITE NO. 1 PORT AUTHORITY TERMINAL (10 ACRES), PORTSMOUTH Airport: Manchester Airport, the largest in New Space Available: 50,000-square-feet in transit sheds Hampshire, with a 7.000-foot N-S runway. Full ILS. available for short term lease. Regular daily flights to major U.S. cities. Contact: The Port Authority (603)436-8500. Municipal water and sewer. FLEET BANK'S INTERNATIONAL BANKING SERVICES Fleet Bank's international Banking Group services the diverse financial needs of importers and exporters who require full service International monetary assistance. Working with a worldwide network of foreign correspondent banks, Fleet Bank can immediately expedite international financial trans- actions, executing in hours what normally might take days. Fleet Bank's International Banking services include: Domestic and International Letters of Credit Drafts and Transfers Foreign Exchange Transactions Collections Foreign Currency Foreign Currency Travelers' Checks For more information on Fleet Bank's International Banking Services, call 603/594-5000. Fleet Bank One Indian Head Plaza, Nashua, NH 03061 USA 603/594-5000 Telex: 953080 FLEETBANK 47 01/06/1992 14:27 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 603 271 2130 P.14 New Hampshire International Trade Association McConnell Hall Room 108 University of NH Durham, NH 03824 b0 1-862-2200 Affiliations NN Small - - Deselopment Center 1.5 - Summer University Summer n) NM us " - Deve 1 Administration OF Decammers 01 Accordance Develvement FYI- Our monthly export seminars have sold December 17, 1991 out in 1990-91. over Arlene Cohn Director of Port Marketing and 1000 in attendance International Development 555 Market Street PO Box 506 at last aount ! Portsmouth, NH 03801 Dear Arlene: on behalf of the New Hampshire International Trade Association, for I thank for your support in making this a dynamic year educating you New Hampshire on International trade. Looking back to this year, we have worked together to host seven Basic of Exporting seminars, an Export school and a Trade Expo. I Arlene, the Port Authority has been critical in meeting the needs of the some 800 attendees. Your in depth presentations on shipping and documentation has illustrated the potential for NH businesses to export and that the Port of New Hampshire is ready to meet these needs. our efforts through these seminars has not only created an awareness to international trade, but a demand for an active New Hampshire Port. on a last note, the seminars are in full swing for 1992, events are planned for February, March and April. Mark your calendar and lets make 1992 just as much of a success as 1991. sincerely, Medical Michael DeLucia President, NHITA through the education of NH businesses MArs & FACTS (603) 271-2591 2341 Dawn Wivell Global Connections 2591 P.15 New Hampshires Princis Export Products The min capacity expened p almas for New Hungshire include industrial Coments New Hampshire's Major Export Markets Machinery and Computer Equipment, Extrain 31C 1994 1989 1988 1990 1989 1982 the Flecrical Equipment and amprime 13, Measuring Anayzing. and Cortrolling Instruments. Carada 5325,148.66 237,428.614 177453312 Chre Taxan $ 23,51419 29,592,642 26,126.25 Please graphir, Velral an Opteal goods, Fuper ard Generary $116,257.30 <5918.492 37,241.509 Mex 8 $ $ 23,578.873 18,316,144 5,997.49 4 list Products. Trunsports on Equipment, Used Kingdom $138,866.648 49425,687 182,595,184 $ 23091,763 1931937 threated Mad Products Chemical and . list laper $ 76,338.373 19332,710 90.218,764 Brizil $ 20.851.64' 13,682,547 15,721.26 adwas Rober and Miss. Pastics Parluces, Leather Nethodances 47604,873 38,674,018 Domicican Republic 5 18,559 190 29,077,153 27,061.59 and Leather Produce Store Clay. Gives. and Fance $ 5 539558 39779.132 32335.523 16 Singapore 5 18,548.914 13,961,906 24,317.24 603 271 2130 Corce Products Textile Mil Produces, Apparel and Cuber Finished Prodres nat from the and PAistan $ 35,28,106 18142,961 5,97,698 Sweden $ 14,850.850 11,741,013 20,197.12 Sucilar Mater ab. Agricultural 'roduction Livestxk Astak $ 31,244.342 43.459,174 56,199,390 Sarn : 14,841,53 21,206,777 11,334.16 and Aon ( Specialics Lanter and Wcol Products Krea, Reyublic of $ 28,440,932 46359.143 38,738,071 Tarkey $ 13,19225 3,117,168 2558431 Phrtne. Publishing and Albed Incurries Food ud Italy $ 26,654,037 28911,559 27,063,954 10 Belgan $ 12,4946 15,149,683 15,571.68 K ndred Products Sempand wast, Fundure and -ixture:. Parkum Refung adRelaed Products GOVERNOR'S OFFICE Hampshire exports w 107 markets new England state with a tade Hampshire is the only in the ext orts loon were 1240 01/06/1992 14:28 i City Nihis invister Canada A Focerdam FORM 30 Atens Serve 4,725 Carryn Chru 7,555 Bance And signature 3.1F Card top: att Total THE 542 New Hamoshire Twil Export Statistics Rynn, Sani - 6335 1921 $1,210,007,196 Kwu upper, 9,2'' 1583 106,079,2 *** als 1583 In:-l. T.ney 4 90€ $1.025,288.366 The International Marker Extended Page 15.1 CANADA: The U.S. Canada Fire True Agrees MIN, passed is 1593. has ude it easer IIV small termines 23 onles tx and gain valuable experisue before competeg in more distant and less terulia a the Cussas procimity. compled this accessibly ENT small business exports, his made . New Hanxters's targesturading patier and primary focus of de suns's current international use program Sests- spensoral art vaic. when New Hampshire am paries matestheir products and knice alcode trade sliws. trade delegations. advertising. and TOTAL P.15 the New Canals Trade Cumil 333 55 F.. ROPE: 3: " the European commo En nity wileas trade barre's amoug its welve 61 RESIDO states creating a "Suge" 334 94 mil with a gmes domest: product of S4 thor. To as Luis eronneus nucket. A) New Hamp:hre bas cargeted Shope in cake 27 development of an. The Pean i New Hearthic 67 ares a Sister Post Agency & ab Red. Fren 17 ther " designed to merase the Bene of trate and facilitive the of business to be 82 - New Hurnpshire and France. Feache acid 11 iss for an anta: of sustring flows is Finne " promote New Ha nober mark and services and rese completes is peoetraing us. marker EASTERS MOPE ME UNION: Tte collapee o: creamst Easiem Purspean] fe Sositt Union is creamed interest ing new opportunities in involved and gmr. for where SPORE New Hanxhre 18. recog. a powential of these former ly clased That len and has begun a furge relatives is out Hnegary. Prientiand Crechenforatin 1. April 1491 the State of New Harrp:) signed agrx Tests with the Glink Region of Poland and with be Rejublic of $ onliate with as DC large in the a eat of trade nevelop TESL aire sciecoe and education. The objec = of the agreements are D sush ish cannels of communication ID Lac lite ex developie is Les with New opsime outinesses. am 7.7 :xx. and naturations is the exchange uras. JAPAN: Tu difficulty in numbersing lapar's tak barriers to taxing is ressivement- "II" " Las act known is Jepar's more committee to 1 serates of market cper rg ideatives inchuJing: uxang up he given- sens procession: procession foreign firms; vising there period forprocessing paents K. TO yours by 1935: serving customs clearance : for imported products a 1 swimm ⑆: 24 hours, upgrading lipn's infretair- 14 animing as programs: el missing writt's cerain products: and (Des- Kg government sponsored assistance to U.S. exporters n faciliate reade: CILTY. The Stare X New Himpshire is anemy weding with the Japan External Trade Organization (ETRO) 10 tring these export assistance programs to New Helpsure tesinesses. THE PACIFIC BASIN:Tx Pacifi: Busin creamies currently enjoy the futest rate of eco- nomic growther. the word unless by relat vely open markets and unknopered Investment ci rues. The Papellic of Korea Heeg Keng, Triman, wdSicgtpore are rapidly relectring ising and Cluna fooms 11 truge market. This Saled n° New Hampshire works closely aid as government spunioned organizati wsed these a perticularly Terman, to are New Don Whittle (Hinchliffe/Nix) January 14, 1992 3 p.m. PEASE Draft Five PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PEASE AIR FORCE BASE HENLEY HANGAR Gregg Business, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1992 8:45 a.m. [ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS] NEW HAMPSHIRE ANECDOTE] It's great to be here -- and great just to be back in the NH OED Granite State. I've been here so many times, and especially to this base. Now, I know the economy's on everyone's mind. Maybe sometimes I don't convey just how much I understand and care. Well, we're having real talks here today, and I'll let you judge for yourselves. But let me tell you: I'm an optimist. I'm an optimist because I know that Americans won't stand still for anything less than the best. I'm confident because I know just what this country has going for it: Great people with rock solid values; an industrial base second to none; the world's finest university system; and a role as the greatest military, political, economic and moral power on earth. I know times are tough in the Granite State. I also know that you're doing something about it. Some of you here today are directly involved in the revitalization of Pease and the Newing- PDA ton/Portsmouth communities. You've taken on the challenge of at t leadership. You've looked hardship. You've sized up your assets. And you're building on the sensible concept of using 2 your unique combination of an airport and a deep water port to MeDonald t create the hub of an international market. Dawrivell And all over the state, people are doing the same thing: Building on their strengths and turning hard times into the beginning of a new era of growth and opportunity. [r and d initiative] The American economy has been my top priority from Day One. Go back and look at the record, and you'll see that I have promoted a growth and competitiveness strategy from the start. We've opened up markets for American exports, and built the foundations for a new world of free and fair trade. That's what I did in Asia last week, and you'll see the results as quality American businesses do the hard work of building new markets for themselves. Every billion dollars of merchandise exports means 20,000 USTR American jobs. All over the world, people are as hungry for Pasteches American products as they were for the American ideals of freedom. Asia is our fastest-growing market, and our own hemisphere is the second-fastest growing market. I've led the fight for free trade -- with the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement, and in proposing a North American Free Trade Agreement, the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative, and by standing firm for open markets in the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations. We've invested in things that make us more competitive. I've increased funding for basic research by 26 percent since phil Dame 3 OMB 3 coming to office. Democrats have tried to cut that each year, preferring to spend the money on water projects and monuments to Lawrence Welk. We're investing in technologies of the future -- high performance computing, materials science, biotechnology. These new technologies make us faster, tougher, smarter and healthier. We've encouraged private sector investment. We know that you don't create jobs out of the blue, and you don't create them by signing a law. Jobs begin with ideas, investment, and hard work. No investment, no jobs. I've tried to make permanent the tax credit for research and development. Democrats won't do it. I've tried to cut the tax on capital gains -- which will make us more competitive and will reward success instead of punishing it. Democrats won't do it. And I've proposed ways of making our workforce ready for the Age of Competition. Our public school system was designed in the horse-and-buggy era. I have proposed an educational revolution to build schools for the 21st Century. But guess what? Democrats won't do it. I've increased government support of math and science education by 32 percent in the last two years, and launched a program to use our federal resources to train teachers, improve school curriculums, and reach our goal of becoming the world's best in math and science by the year 2000. 4 The Cold War is over. Now we're moving into a new world -- a different kind of world, which will be defined by excellence and competition. We won the Cold War through determination and ideals, and we'll win the challenge of competition the same way. We won't back away from this challenging new world. We'll shape it. My Asia talks were a crucial first step in forging the international trading system of the future. The stakes are real. Here, in New Hampshire, you do $1.2 billion worth of export Dawnell Wivell business annually, and export-related industries provide nearly OED 10 percent of the state's jobs. The international trade structure holds the key to our (603) 271 2391 future. We must be clear. Our goal isn't to beat anyone. It's to show just how great we are. We do that by opening markets, fighting to trim back government subsidies; breaking down trade barriers; and insisting on rules of fair play. So as we think about the harsh realities of economic growth in the international marketplace, let me propose a four-point, common-sense test for every plan you hear -- including mine. Point One: Does it make economic sense? Will the plan get the economy moving again and safeguard American jobs? This point seems obvious, but some people seem to believe that you build an economy up by knocking a President down -- or by passing a law with the word "jobs" in the title. You're in the jobs business. You know you need investment to set up a business -- any business. You need sound national 5 economic policies -- low taxes, no unnecessary regulations; good roads, bridges and infrastructure. Second: Does it make America more competitive? In the new international marketplace, Americans must meet the demands of foreign competition, and the government must work to open markets so that good American companies can expand their base and create good jobs. Third point: Does it address your basic concerns: Does it protect what you want protected, promote what you want promoted? A good economic plan should preserve the value of your hard-won assets -- your home, you income, your retirement savings -- ^ rather than letting bad policies nibble away at them. It also should enable you to choose affordable housing, good schools for your children, and decent health care for your family. No one should have to go broke taking care of these basic necessities. Point four: Does the plan get Washington's house in order? Government must get its spending under control, and eliminate programs that don't work or that duplicate other programs. Taxpayers deserve to get their money's worth for the $1.4 of trillion they pay out in taxes. So, to repeat my four-point, common-sense test: Does it make economic sense? Does it make America more competitive? Does it address your basic concerns? Does it get government's house in order? 6 When people shake your hands, call you by your first name and try to sell you an economic plan, put them to this test. Listen carefully to my competition, and listen to what I have to say. Frankly, I'm counting on you to sort out fact from fiction -- and reality from rhetoric. When you've studied the plans, asked these questions, and made up your minds -- then send your message. Send it to Congress and to everyone who comes knocking at your door around here this time of year. Tell them: in New Hampshire we know the difference between election year fluff and real leadership. I didn't come up here with a bagful of miracles or suprises. I won't promise to outlaw bad weather. I won't define strength in terms of hatreds, or leadership in terms of insults. You've seen me over the years. You know what kind of man I am. You've seen me in office to know that I'll continue to wage war against runaway spending. I'll fight abroad for freer and fairer trade. I'll fight against protectionism, isolationism and the kind of Know 1 Nothing Nativism that tries to portray weakness and suspicion as strength. I'll fight at home -- for better schools, a cleaner environment, safer streets, and a future true to our abilities and ideals. 11 Thanks for this chance to talk with you and learn from you. Good luck in all that you do -- and may God bless you and this beautiful state of New Hampshire. ####