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Jeannie --
I talked with Gary Foster. Told him we'll be mentioning
Little Rock FOP in spite of the aversion some of the Wisconsin
groups have to their own in-state FOPs. He doesn't see it as a
problem -- so we'll leave it in.
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TALKING POINTS/LAW ENFORCEMENT ENDORSEMENTS
NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY // 5:40 P.M.
September 30, 1992
I am pleased today to receive the endorsement of New
Jersey's law enforcement community: [The New Jersey State
Fraternal Association. The New Jersey State Fraternal Order of
Police. The New Jersey Sheriffs' Association. And groups from
Newark to Nutley; Glen Ridge; East Orange, Bloomfield to
Belleville; Verona; Port Authority, Essex County -- police, jails
and prosecutors' office; Union county and Montclair to the Morris
County Sheriffs' Office.] //
Keeping America's neighborhoods safe and secure is one of
the fundamental responsibilities of government.
It takes a tough, no-nonsense approach, one that puts our
sympathy with the victims of crime --- not the criminals. After
all, "hard time" is what criminals should get -- not the innocent
kids, and older Americans who have to live in fear of violence.
In this election, two candidates are talking tough on crime
-- but just one candidate is taking action.
Look at the record. Last year, under Governor Clinton,
Arkansas criminals -- on average -- served just 1/5 of their
sentence before they were back on the street. They did the crime
--- and served 1/5 of the time.
So I think you'll see the contrast when I tell you that
Federal inmates -- inmates who fall under my jurisdiction --
serve an average of 85% of their full sentence.
Crime is one more issue where the Governor of Arkansas can't
talk his way past his record.
If you want to know who's really tough on crime, look to the
people on the front lines. Take the Fraternal Order of Police in
Little Rock, Arkansas. They've lived with Bill Clinton for 12
years. They know Bill Clinton's record best -- and they're
endorsing George Bush for President. //
So let me say to the law enforcement officers represented
here today: For four years I've kept badge #14072 in my desk in
the Oval Office. Retired New York police lieutenant Matt Byrne
gave it to me. It is the badge his son Eddie wore the day he was
gunned down by a gang of crackheads. As Matt asked, I have kept
that badge as a reminder of all you brave police officers who put
your lives on the line for us every single day. As President,
you have my thanks / but much more than that -- you have my
support. You're on the side of the law -- and I'm on your side.
//
And with your strong support -- I know that we can turn back
the threat of drugs and crime -- and make our communities safer
and more secure. Thank you for this vote of confidence -- and
may God bless the men and women who wear the badge.
# # #
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 29, 1992
LAW ENFORCEMENT ENDORSEMENT
DATE:
September 30, 1992
TIME:
5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Newark International Airport,
Newark, New Jersey
FROM:
DAVID DEMAREST
LEIGH ANN METZGER fam
I. PURPOSE
To receive the support and endorsements of several New
Jersey law enforcement organizations. To highlight your
anti-crime accomplishments as President.
II. BACKGROUND
Your tough anti-crime policies and your personal commitment
to law enforcement officers have made you especially popular
among policemen and women in the New York City and Tri-
State area. This stems in large part from your frequent
mention of Officer Eddie Byrne's badge during the 1988
campaign as well as the continuing support of local
political and senior law enforcement officials.
P-6,
(6)(6)
(6)
This audience is composed of members of the New Jersey
Fraternal Order of Police, the New Jersey Troopers, the
International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association
(INEOA), and several state police benevolent associations.
Several police benevolent associations will endorse you
after your brief remarks (INEOA cannot endorse, but will
present you with two awards).
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Guy Molinari, Staten Island Borough President (unconfirmed)
John Bellizzi, Executive Director, International Narcotics
Enforcement Officers Association
Tom Iskrzycki, President, New Jersey State Troopers
Association
Capt. John sito, President, New Jersey State Fraternal Order
of Police
Sheriff James Polousis, President, New Jersey Sheriffs
Association
Approximately 500 law enforcement officers in uniform
Several Republican Congressmen (TBD)
IV. PRESS PLAN
Open
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
See Advance Scenario
VI. REMARKS
To be provided by Speechwriters
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 29, 1992
LAW ENFORCEMENT ENDORSEMENT
DATE:
September 30, 1992
TIME:
11:10 a.m.
LOCATION:
Wittman Regional Airport,
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
FROM:
DAVID DEMAREST
LEIGH ANN METZGER fam
I. PURPOSE
To receive the endorsements from Wisconsin law enforcement
groups at a brief airport arrival ceremony. To use this
opportunity to discuss your solid anti-crime record.
II. BACKGROUND
Before you depart for Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for your
welfare reform speech, you will participate in a brief
endorsement ceremony with Wisconsin law enforcement groups
at the Wittman Regional Airport. Included in this group
will be state police, troopers, chiefs of police, district
attorneys, sheriffs.
This event has been organized by Bush/Quayle Wisconsin in
conjunction with the Governor's Office. The Milwaukee
Police Association and a local district attorney will
endorse you prior to your remarks.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Officer Bradley DeBraska, President, Milwaukee Police
Association
Approximately 75 law enforcement officials and district
attorneys (behind the President)
Several hundred community leaders, Republican activists, and
College Republicans (audience)
IV. PRESS PLAN
Open
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
See Advance Scenario
VI. REMARKS
To be provided by Speechwriters
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Sep 29,92 14:16 No .001 P.02
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FOR NEWARK
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September 29, 1992 - 3:10 P.M.
John Bellizzi- Executive Director of the International Narcotics
Enforcement Officers Association and a number of his Executive
Board would like to present the President with the organization's
highest award, The Medal of Valor. The award will be given to the
President in recognition of his committed fight against crime and
drugs. He also needs a picture with the President and the
organization's Editor of their magazine to have their picture taken
together.
Tom Iskrzycki- President of the New Jersey State Fraternal
Association would like to present President Bush with his
endorsement as President of the New Jersey State Troopers, a member
of the National Troopers Coalition who endorsed POTUS on May 18,
1992. He told me a large contingency of New Jersey State Troopers
will be at the event as part of the security detail and to "beef-up
the crowd".
Captain John sito - President of the New Jersey State Fraternal
Order of Police and his Executive Board of eight law enforcement
officers, would like to present POTUS with his endorsement and the
endorsement of the NJFOP with 12,00 members. He told me that he
will get 50 - 100 uniformed law enforcement officers to attend.
Sheriff James Polousis - President of the New Jersey Sheriffs
Association, and at least 10 other New Jersey Sheriffs, would like
to present President Bush with their endorsements.
Guy Molinari - Staten Island Borough President, has approached a
are stayne short
Talling point formula
number of New Jersey law enforcement leaders and New Jersey Members
of Congress to get their help in getting out the law enforcement
troops. As of 1:45 P.M., Tuesday, September 29, 1992, he believes
at least 300 - 400 uniformed Police Benevolent Association law
enforcement officers will attend the event and at least 15 separate
PBA organizations and leaders will endorse the President at this
event.
Groups Include:
1) Newark PBA, 2) Glen Ridge PBA, 3) East Orange PBA, 4) West
Orange PBA, 5) Montclair PBA, 6) Bloomfield PBA, 7) Belleville PBA,
8) Nutley PBA, 9) Verona PBA, 10) Port Authority PBA, 11) Essex
County PBA, 12) Essex County Police, 13) Essex County Jails, 14)
we Discussed
Essex County Jails, 15) Essex County Prosecutors' Office, 16) Union
County PBA, and 17) Morris County Sheriffs' Office
Mr. Molinari suggested and I agreed that it would be a good idea to
have President Bush give a significant, if not shortened speech on
crime and/or law enforcement at this airport site. Additionally,
these groups are used to meeting and having their pictures taken
with dignitaries. They would be terribly disappointed to not have
their leadership at least shake hands with the President.
B/Q LAW ENFORLEMENT DESK
Stuart Ford
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TALKING POINTS/LAW ENFORCEMENT ENDORSEMENTS
WITTMAN REGIONAL AIRPORT
OSHKOSK, WISCONSIN // 11:10 A.M.
September 30, 1992
I am pleased today to receive the endorsement of Wisconsin's
law enforcement community: [The Wisconsin State Troopers
Association. The Sheriff's Department Association. The Military
Police Association.] // MILWAUKEE POLICE ASSOCIATION,
Keeping America's neighborhoods safe and secure is one of
the fundamental responsibilities of government.
It takes a tough, no-nonsense approach, one that puts our
sympathy with the victims of crime -- not the criminals. After
all, "hard time" is what criminals should get -- not the innocent
kids, and older Americans who have to live in fear of violence.
In this election, two candidates are talking tough on crime
-- but just one candidate is taking action.
Look at the record. Last year, under Governor Clinton,
Arkansas criminals -- on average -- served just 1/5 of their
sentence before they were back on the street. They did the crime
-- and served 1/5 of the time.
So I think you'll see the contrast when I tell you that
Federal inmates -- inmates who fall under my jurisdiction --
serve an average of 85% of their full sentence.
Crime is one more issue where the Governor of Arkansas can't
talk his way past his record.
If you want to know who's really tough on crime, look to the
people on the front lines. Take the Fraternal Order of Police in
Little Rock, Arkansas. They've lived with Bill Clinton for 12
(Law Caf
nation
years. They know Bill Clinton's record best -- and they're
endorsing George Bush for President. //
So let me say to the law enforcement officers represented
here today: You put your lives on the line every day. As
President, you have my thanks / but much more than that -- you
have my support. You're on the side of the law -- and I'm on
your side. //
And with your strong support -- I know that we can turn back
the threat of drugs and crime -- and make our communities safer
and more secure. Thank you for this vote of confidence -- and
may God bless the men and women who wera the bagde.
# # #
September 29, 1992
MEMORANDUM
TO:
DAVID DEMAREST
JOHN KELLER
KATHY SUPER
STEVE PROVOST
FROM:
KAREN GROOMES khy
SUBJECT: ADDITIONS TO SCHEDULE FOR WISCONSIN AND NEW JERSEY
The following endorsements have been approved as additions to
tomorrow's schedule. Our preference would be to do both
endorsement events on arrival at the airports to maximize local
coverage. We would envision brief endorsement remarks by a
representative of the group, followed by very brief remarks from
a toast lecturn by the President.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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Military Police Association
Sheriff's Department Association (with 30 uniformed
sheriffs)
State Trooper's Association (with President and numerous
state troopers)
Newark, New Jersey
President of the Fraternal Order of Police and all Executive
Board Members
President of the NJ State Troopers Association, with a
number of troopers
New Jersey Policemen's Benevolent Association Governor
International Narcotic Officers Association*
*
This group can not legally endorse, but would like
to illustrate their support for the President by
presenting him with their highest award
David Bates
cc: Gary Foster
Mimi Dawson
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CRIME LANGUAGE
[Springfield, MO and Shreveport, LA Remarks]
9/22/92
POTUS:
During 80s nation's overall crime rate declined
CLINTON:
biggest increase in overall crime rate in nation --
nearly 28 percent
CLINTON: violent crime rate went up more than 58 percent -- one
of the worst records in the nation
POTUS:
Since 1989 -- proposed a 59% increase in federal
spending to fight crime
POTUS:
increased federal spending by 43% over the last four
years
CLINTON:
Arkansas ranks near rock bottom in every important per-
captia law enforcement expenditure:
prisons
46th;
judicial and legal systems
50th;
spending for police officers
49th.
POTUS:
Most federal inmates serve at least 85 percent of their
full sentence
CLINTON:
most inmates in Arkansas serve less than one-fifth of
their sentence; the worst record in the nation [worse
than Mario Cuomo, Jim Florio, or Edwin Edwards]
POTUS:
Endoresed by Fraternal Order of Police in Little Rock
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Springfield, Missouri)
september 22, 1992
For Immediate Release
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO SPRINGFIELD SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
CRIME p.4
University Plaza Convention Center
Springfield, Missouri
8:53 A.M. CDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very, very much.
Thank you very much. And let me just say to Governor Ashcroft
how appreciative I am for that rousing introduction. And let me
tell you, it's a joy to be back. I keep showing up in this
marvelous part of the country. (Applause.)
And I understand that I owe a vote of gratitude to
Ben Parnell, a leading, most respected Democrat who gave an
outstanding talk here; to Hal Gibbs, a former leader in the Perot
organization who is now suited up and working hard for us. And
I'm grateful to him -- grateful to both of them. To an old
friend, Johnny Morris. The only thing I feel deprived of is I
can't go by that marvelous outlet here and enhance your economy.
(Laughter.) Because I love fishing and I love the outdoors.
(Applause.) And I respect Johnny Morris as one of our leading
environmentalists in the entire United States. He's sensible and
he speaks for the sportsmen all across this country.
And, of course, seeing -- modestly sitting in the
front row over here, my old, dear friend whom Barbara and I
respect and love, who's been with us at Camp David, with whom I
campaigned four years ago -- MO Bandy. I'll tell you, it's a joy
to have him here. (Applause.)
And I also want to pay my respects to the
Congressman -- I haven't seen Mel Hancock. Maybe he's not with
us, but he's a great representative for this area. And, of
course, I was privileged to -- (applause) -- privileged to ride
in with Don Gunn, who is the neighboring state rep, a man that
serves with John Ashcroft with such distinction in the Capitol.
so let me on with the business at hand. And John
has set the course and set the agenda for today's comments.
These trips today will take me to six different states. And two
weeks ago in Detroit, I presented to the American people my
Agenda for American Renewal. It is a clear-eyed look at what's
wrong with our country, and also what's right about our country.
I offered a comprehensive, integrated approach to win the new
global economic competition. so that by early in the next
century, the world's first s10-trillion economy will be found
right here in the United States of America. (Applause.)
Last week, I discussed in detail how my vision of
our future differs from that of my opponent. The differences
simply could not be deeper -- the stakes, as John points out --
the Governor points out -- could not be higher.
Basically, it comes down to this: MY opponent
believes that government planners can manage the economy better
than the workers and small businessmen and women who actually
make it grow. I respect government, but I don't put my faith in
it. I put my faith in the tax-paying, hard-working men and women
of America. (Applause.)
The first shot out of the box Goverhor Clinton says
that he wants to raise taxes that will kill jobs. I want to see
them cut to help Americans create jobs. (Applause.) Governor
Clinton wants to increase -- he's already said this -- increase
federal spending by at least $220 billion. And I want to cut it
by that and more. I want the differences to be clear and sharp.
And then the American people, then you will make a choice.
You know, the American people are interviewing two
men for the same job. Now, you know me. My record is on the
table, over the years. You know its shortcomings. I admit I've
made mistakes and I hope you know my record's strengths. And in
my agenda I've told you what I intend to do to build on that
record. I have spoken from my heart about the great optimism
that I feel for this nation -- how I know we can rise above our
challenges today and achieve an even better tomorrow.
My opponent has taken a very different path. He
hasn't hesitated a minute to try to tear down everything we've
accomplished for 12 years -- to find everything he can about
what's wrong with America. While I've been talking about ideas
he and his people have admitted publicly that their focus is on
the negative -- on what's wrong.
For month after month, Governor Clinton has
persisted in attacks on me -- persistent, unrelenting and many
very personal in nature. Frankly, he has distorted my record,
and his campaign chairman even called me a racist. And this
week, the Governor unveiled for the first time in this (
presidential race negative campaigning, negative television
advertising -- first one of this campaign.
so far, right up to today in Springfield, I have
resisted the urge to focus on Governor Clinton's record.
Frankly, I have felt that Americans want a positive debate. But
I must tell you, I an very tired of the distortions, tired of the
half-truths. And the stakes are too high to let America be
deceived by a negative campaign. So today, for really the first
time, I have chosen to lay it on the line -- (applause) -- talk
about my opponent's record -- talk facts. Talk about the record
in Arkansas, the Governor's record. And that means explaining
the Grand Canyon that separates his rhetoric from the reality of
his record.
You need to know this, because our country's future
is literally on the line. You need to know whether you can trust
Bill Clinton to take America where it needs to go in the next
four years. Because once you buy what he's selling, there's no
refund.
I hear candidate Clinton is up in Michigan today
talking about debates. Well, I propose a debate for him today --
candidate Clinton versus Governor Clinton. You see, we've all
heard -- (applause) -- we've all heard what candidate Clinton
says he can do for America. But that's very different from what
Governor Clinton has done to Arkansas, to the good people of
Arkansas. (Applause.)
And I want to stress this: My argument is not with
the people of Arkansas. It is not. They are good, decent,
hard-working people. Frankly, they deserve treatment better than
they've received from Governor Clinton. so here we go. Let me
begin with an issue of concern to every American, every fair-
minded American: civil rights.
Governor Clinton says -- and I quote -- "Everybody
knows I have the best civil rights record." His words. His
modesty overwhelms me. (Laughter.) But how does his record
stand? Some of you may know that in 1968 -- when I was a
Congressman from Texas -- I supported the Fair Housing Act. It
wasn't popular with some of my constituents. Times have changed,
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and nowadays 41 states have laws banning housing
of discrimination course, -- 41. But Arkansas is not one of them -- even
though my opponent has been Governor for 12 years.
Forty-six states have human relations agéncies that
safeguard their citizens against discrimination. But not
Arkansas rights laws that ban discrimination and guarantee is
under his leadership. Forty-eight states have basic equal
civil opportunity. But not Arkansas. That's right: Arkansas one
of only two states in America without a civil rights statute.
Candidate Clinton likes to talk about my 1990 veto
of the Democratic Congress's quota bill. I did veto that bill --
and I'll veto any other quota bill that the liberals cook up.
(Applause.) I am for civil rights. And I am against quotas.
That 1s hot a contradiction.
so last year, after tough negotiations with Congress
and beating back two attempts to ram down my throat and the
people's throat a quota bill, I did sign -- proudly sign a major
civil rights bill without resorting to quotas. In addition, I
fought for the Americans with Disabilities Act, the most sweeping
civil rights legislation in 30 years that brings those with
disabilities into the mainstream and gives them a shot at the
American Dream. (Applause.) And I'm proud of it. (Applause.)
What about Governor Clinton? Even though his party
enjoys overwhelming control of the Arkansas legislature, Governor
Clinton has still not brought a civil rights bill to the people
of Arkansas.
so when you hear the candidate Clinton's rhetoric
all across this country about civil rights, Governor Clinton's
record just does not stand up.
Now, consider another issue: economic fairness.
You know, candidate Clinton is playing the old game that liberals
love to play -- class warfare. Divide Americans rich from poor,
one group from another. And he's good at it, candidate Clinton
18 very good at that: using the same tired, twisted, partisan
statistics to explain how the poor can only get richer if the
rich get poorer.
According to candidate Clinton, the last 10 years
have been a nightmare. well, I've got news for him. It is not
true. The Urban Institute back in Washington is not usually
sympathetic to me, but listen to what they had to say about the
1980s. "When one follows individuals rather than statistical
groups defined by income, one finds that, on average, the rich
got a little richer and the poor got such richer." Now, that's
the truth. Our policies of cutting taxes have spurred growth for
all Americans.
Yes, we've got tough times now. But it's fair to
look at the whole record. And candidate Clinton doesn't think
this is a "fair" result. He doesn't think it's fair. Maybe
because he -- it's maybe because Governor Clinton doesn't have
much experience with tax fairness in his own state. Governor
Clinton has more than doubled -- if you want a horror story,
listen to this -- he has more than doubled Arkansas state
spending since 1983. And he has paid for it by raising the taxes
that hurt poor and working families the most.
My opponent has raised and extended his sales tax
repeatedly -- and he has opposed removing that tax from
groceries. Governor taxes -- Governor Taxes -- sorry.
(Laughter.) Freudian slip. (Applause.) Freudian slip.
Governor Clinton raised taxes on beer and started taxing mobile
homes, too, And he more than doubled Arkansas's gas tax -- to
18-and-a-half cents per gallon. Governor Clinton even taxed food
stamps until the federal government forced him to stop. And as
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if working families in Arkansas did not have enough problems,
he's even tried to tax child care.
When it comes to taxes, Governor Clinton can't seen
to get enough. Last year, he signed the largest tax increase in
Arkansas history. I signed a tax increase once, and I've
regretted it ever since. I admit it when I make a mistake. And
therein lies the difference. (Applause.)
Let me quote from an article in the Arkansas Gazette
on all of this. "In the Clinton era," it says, "the state tax
system has become more and more regressive. It has become, step
by step, a pretty bad system, stacked against the ordinary
taxpayer and consumer, stacked for the rich and special
interest." End of quotation. Now, that's been his tax policy in
Arkansas. Look at what it did to that state's economy -- a
wonderful state, but look what it did to the economy.
The per-capita income, for example -- that's the
bottom line for working men and women, how much income on average
each of them have. Well, at the end of the 1980s, Arkansas
ranked 48th in the nation per-capita income -- only about 73
percent of the national average, and that was even lower than the
75 percent in 1980. The poor people have been going backwards
under this man. And what about all those good manufacturing jobs
that candidate Clinton talks about? Well, average hourly
earnings for Arkansas manufacturing workers ranked 47th in 1980.
By 1989, they had dropped to 50th.
Now candidate Clinton says he wants to do to the
American economy what Governor Clinton's done to Arkansas --
Arkansas taxes, Arkansas income, Arkansas jobs. And I don't
think he's kidding. I wish he were. Candidate Clinton wants the
biggest tax increase in history. He hasn't even got there yet
and he's proposing the largest tax increase in history. And
that's not even counting his payroll taxes for training and also
those that would be required under his health care plan. And
that's not fair. That simply is not fair for every working man
and woman in America.
CRIME
Another issue, one near and dear to the hearts of
every American, rural or urban, and that's crime. Candidate
Clinton likes to talk tough. You'll hear him criticize me about
federal aid to state and local law enforcement. But, in fact,
since 1989, we've proposed a 59-percent increase in federal
spending to fight crime You'll also hear candidate Clinton make
some pretty impressive claims about crime control in Arkansas.
Wrong. Wrong again. Not. (Laughter.)
Candidate Clinton .. meet Governor Clinton. During
the 1980s, the nation's overall crime rate during the '80s
actually declined. But not in Arkansas! In fact, Governor
Clinton's state had the biggest increase in the overall crime
rate in the entire nation -- nearly 28 percent. Again, this is
not fair to the good people of Arkansas.
What about violent crimes? Arkansas's violent crime
rate went up more than 58 percent -- one of the worst records in
the entire nation. Why? Well, I've got a few hunches. Arkansas
ranks near rock bottom in every important per-capita law
enforcement expenditure. For prisons: 46th. For judicial and
legal systems: 50th. And when it comes to spending for police
//AND
officers, Arkansas ranks 49th.
And in Arkansas, when the prison door slams shut on
a convicted criminal, he knows it won't be long before it opens
up again. As incredible as it sounds -- as incredible as it
sounds, most inmates in Arkansas serve less than one-fifth --
one-fifth -- of their sentence behind bars. That's the worst
record in the entire nation. The people of Arkansas deserve to
walk their streets without fearing that some crazy convict is
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these studies himself. In 1990, his own Department of Human
Services reported that "frequent and widespread" official
failures had placed the children of Arkansas in, again a quote,
"imminent peril." still Governor Clinton did nothing.
And finally a group of child welfare advocates took
the Governor to court. And they filed a federal class action
naming him as lead defendant. And on June 8th, less than four
months ago, my opponent finally settled. And now candidate
Clinton promises to crack down on violence against children.
NOW to the environment to what Johnny Morris is
famous for and that Governor Ashcroft can take great pride in --
the environment. I love to hike. I love to camp out. I love to
go fishing. I like to go hunting. And you've heard me talk
about the importance of protecting the environment many times.
But to me real eloquence is action -- and I have acted. And
there's our historic Clean Air Act, cutting acid rain in half --
we did that. we banished offshore oil rigs from sensitive
beaches on both coasts and added a billion dollars worth of new
forests and parks for our children to enjoy.
And in the past three years, our Environmental
Protection Agency has assessed more than half of all the civil
penalties and criminal fines in the history of EPA -- more than
$200 million. To those who spoil our lakes and air we are
saying. mess with our children's health and you will pay.
And those are facts. And that is the record -- a
record I am very proud of on the environment; a sound,
progressive record. But candidate Clinton calls America's
environmental record since 1989 a "disaster." And he promises,
quote, "real environmental policy* that will, again quote,
"challenge Americans and demand responsibility at every level."
My advice: Let's take candidate Clinton at his
word. Demand that candidates run on their records. I'm prepared
to do that. We've got a good record to take to the American
people, the people of Missouri. I'll stand by my record. Now,
let's see if he can stand on his. And, again, I'm going to be
very, very factual.
Earlier this year, my opponent was asked to name a
single Arkansas law that exceeds federal environmental standards.
He couldn't do that -- not one. The Governor has accepted
generous campaign contributions, free plane rides from Arkansas's
powerful chicken industry. And the industry is the ultimate
source of -- and I'll put this as delicately as I possibly can --
fecal coliform bacteria, which pollutes hundreds of miles of
Arkansas rivers. Governor Clinton did create an animal waste
task force to deal with the issue. But the task force
subcommittee was headed by a chicken executive. And they decided
that controls on what they call "chicken litter", unquote --
(laughter) -- should be purely voluntary. It's hard to keep this
clean, but I'm telling you the record is bad over there.
(Applause.)
But I guess with Governor Clinton, some things do
run thicker than water. (Laughter and applause.) Last year, the
Institute for Southern Studies released an extraordinarily
detailed, state-by-state study of environmental quality and
progress. And let me quote the Institute's research director:
"in the areas of policy -- laws passed, not task forces or
COMMISSIONS set up to study a problem -- Arkansas was 50th, the
worst in the nation."
Arkansas residents want clean air and clean water.
They're sportsmen just like you all are -- just like I am. They
love the outdoors just like you do and just like I do. And they
should not be last in the entire nation.
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And finally, let's talk about health care. As you
might to the problem. I want to use competition candidate expand
expect, my opponent and I have two vastly different to
approaches preserve quality, drive down the costs. And
Clinton's coverage, plan could eventually bring our health care system
under the control of the federal government.
And until last month, candidate Clinton pretended
that his plan wouldn't cost a dime. But then someone at USA
Today got him to admit what I've been saying all along: his does plan
would require a new payroll tax. And I say small business
not need any more taxes. Let's do it my way. (Applause.) A new
payroll tax will kill jobs, especially in the small businesses
that we're looking to to create the new jobs we need in this
country. It'll cut wages.
But since we're talking about our records today,
consider this, too. Candidate Clinton says "health care should
be a right, not a privilege." And yet, under Governor Clinton,
Arkansas has one of the nation's worst health insurance crises.
More than 42 percent of Arkansas workers, the second highest
percentage in the nation, don't even have employer-paid health
insurance. And the New York Times says a full 25 percent of all
state residents have no health insurance at all.
Candidate Clinton now says America -- quote --
"can't afford four more years" without a solution to our health
care problem. And I totally agree with that. But Governor
Clinton took a long time to come around. Early last year, in his
fifth term as Governor, he finally signed a bill to provide bare
bones coverage to people who have gone uninsured for more than a
year.
And so there you have it. Nothing personal, just
the facts. And next time you hear candidate Clinton promise to
be a progressive change agent for the entire United States, think
of civil rights and taxes in the state he's left behind. Think
of crime and child abuse and education in that great state of
Arkansas. Think of the environment that he's neglected, the
health care problems he's ignored. Think about all this the next
time candidate Clinton says he will do for America what he's done
for Arkansas.
It is true we're having a big debate about America's
future. But first you have to learn who's really on the other
side. And you have to know, is it the words of candidate Clinton
or the actions of Governor Clinton.
We've seen over the last nine months that candidate
Clinton appears willing to say anything to anyone. But the
record of Governor Clinton proves that it doesn't matter what the
candidate will say to anyone, because he won't deliver.
So either way -- whether it's candidate Clinton or
Governor Clinton -- I believe that Bill Clinton is wrong to be
President of the United States of America. (Applause.)
You know, I feel better now -- (laughter) -- because
when I started this morning, I explained how for months Governor
Clinton has distorted my record. And I sat there through primary
after primary, one assault by another -- not all by Governor
Clinton, I might add; joined by a handful of other guys that have
fallen by the wayside.
And I've made a decision -- I was President; I was
trying to do something to help this country. And I chose not to
fight back until now, because I believe Americans want action
from their President. And I believe they want positive ideas --
want real solutions to our challenges.
But I simply cannot let Governor Clinton's
distortions go unanswered. His own record must be exposed --
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because look at what 18 at stake. (Applause.) This man has the
gall to go around America and promise the moon, when on issue
after issue, the sky has fallen in his own backyard.
And I say Arkansas deserves better. And I mean
that. And I say America deserves better. And I say America
deserves more than learning what's wrong, we need to know what
works to build a safer and more secure future for these kids over
here. And this is what I offer in this campaign -- experience,
character and ideas that are right for America.
And my agenda contains 13 specific actions that I'm
going to fight to accomplish in the first year of my second term
with all those new congressmen that are coming in as a result of
the confusion and disarray in the House. (Applause.) And I'm
going to get them done. I'm going to get these things done with
your help, because America has what it takes to win the economic
competition, to win the peace. so let's get on with the job.
And thank you for this exceptionally warm welcome --
this Missouri welcome. And may God bless the greatest country on
the face of the Earth, the United States of America. Thank you
all.
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OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN // 11:10 A.M.
September 30, 1992
I am pleased today to receive the endorsement of Wisconsin's
law enforcement community: [The Wisconsin State Troopers
Association. The Sheriff's Department Association. The Military
Police Association. The Milwaukee Police Association.] //
Keeping America's neighborhoods safe and secure is one of
the fundamental responsibilities of government.
It takes a tough, no-nonsense approach, one that puts our
sympathy with the victims of crime -- not the criminals. After
all, "hard time" is what criminals should get -- not the innocent
kids, and older Americans who have to live in fear of violence.
In this election, two candidates are talking tough on crime
-- but just one candidate is taking action.
Look at the record. Arkansas ranks near rock bottom in
every important per-capita law enforcement expenditure. For
prisons: 46th. For judicial and legal systems: 50th. And when
it comes to spending for police officers, Arkansas ranks 49th.
Since 1989, we've proposed a 59-percent increase in federal
spending to fight crime.
Here's another snap-shot of the situation in Arkansas. Last
year, under Governor Clinton, Arkansas criminals -- on average -
- served just 1/5 of their sentence before they were back on the
street. They did the crime -- and served 1/5 of the time.
So I think you'll see the contrast when I tell you that
Federal inmates -- inmates who fall under my jurisdiction --
serve an average of 85% of their full sentence.
Crime is one more issue where the Governor of Arkansas can't
talk his way past his record.
If you want to know who's really tough on crime, look to the
people on the front lines. Take the Fraternal Order of Police in
Little Rock, Arkansas. They've lived with Bill Clinton for 12
years. They know Bill Clinton's record best -- and they're
endorsing George Bush for President. //
So let me say to the law enforcement officers represented
here today: You put your lives on the line every day. As
President, you have my thanks / but much more than that -- you
have my support. You're on the side of the law -- and I'm on
your side. //
And with your strong support -- I know that we can turn back
the threat of drugs and crime -- and make our communities safer
and more secure. Thank you for this vote of confidence -- and
may God bless the men and women who wear the badge.
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John Bellizzi- Executive Director of the International Narcotics
Enforcement Officers Association and a number of his Executive
Board would like to present the President with the organization's
highest award, The Medal of Valor. The award will be given to the
President in recognition of his committed fight against crime and
drugs. He also needs a picture with the President and the
organization's Editor of their magazine to have their picture taken
together.
Tom Iskrzycki- President of the New Jersey State Fraternal
Association would like to present President Bush with his
TROBARS FROD ARRS
endorsement as President of the New Jersey State Troopers, a member
of the National Troopers Coalition who endorsed POTUS on May 18,
1992. He told me a large contingency of New Jersey State Troopers
will be at the event as part of the security detail and to "beef-up
the crowd".
Captain John sito - President of the New Jersey State Fraternal
Order of Police and his Executive Board of eight law enforcement
officers, would like to present POTUS with his endorsement and the
endorsement of the NJFOP with 12,00 members. He told me that he
will get 50 no 100 uniformed law enforcement officers to attend.
Sheriff James Polousis as President of the New Jersey Sheriffs
Association, and a number of other New Jersey Sheriffs, would like
to present President Bush with their endorsements.
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Guy Molinari - Staten Island Borough President, has approached a
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number of New Jersey law enforcement leaders and New Jersey Members
of Congress to get their help in getting out the law enforcement
NAPO
troops. As of 1:45 P.M., Tuesday, September 29, 1992, he believes
at least 300 - 400 uniformed Police Benevolent Association law
enforcement officers will attend the event and at least 15 PBA
leaders and organizations will endorse the President at this event.
Mr. Molinari suggested and I agreed that it would be a good idea to
have President Bush give a significant, if not shortened speech on
crime and/or law enforcement at this airport site. Additionally,
these groups are used to meeting and having their pictures taken
with dignitaries. They would be terribly disappointed to not have
their leadership at least shake hands with the President.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(st. Louis, Missouri)
For Immediate Release
September 28, 1992
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT ST. FRANCIS DE SALES WELCOME
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church Parish Hall
st. Louis, Missouri
10:21 A.M. CDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much for that kind
introduction, Chief Harmon. Let me say that I've heard a good
deal about the work of this chief and of this police force. And
I salute every man and woman who's out there in the St. Louis
police Force laying their lives on the line for us every single
day of their life. We ought to be grateful to those who wear the
uniform, and I'm certainly grateful to this group. (Applause.)
And may I salute our great Governor, John Ashcroft,
and fantastic Senator, Senator Danforth. (Applause.) It's
delightful to be in Fox Park. St. Louis, a friendly city.
(Applause.) Actually, my mother grew up here. MY brother lives
here, cousin lives here. And I love that heartbeat of st. Louis.
so thank you for this welcome. (Applause.)
A word to those in this parish -- I want to
apologize to everyone who was counting on the usual Sunday Bingo
game last night. (Laughter.) I hear that the Secret Service
spoiled your fun when they had to check out the building.
(Laughter.) And I'm sorry you missed the game. It was smart,
though, to stay away. Believe me, you don't want to be jumping
up suddenly and yelling "Bingo!" around these Secret Service
guys. (Applause.)
This has all the earmarks of a political gathering,
but I really want to talk to you today about what I consider a
foremost -- a first and most basic function of government: to
protect every American citizen from violence -- at home and on
the streets.
Now, there's nothing new about that. Security is
one big reason government was created in the very first place.
But what is new are the terrible forms that violence has taken
recently -- beyond anything our founding fathers could have
imagined.
A whole generation has grown up with the threat of
nuclear terror hanging like a sword over its head. And it's been
horrible. Our kids had nightmares. It seemed like it would
never end. well, it did end. And today I can stand up here and
say something that no other President could ever say before: the
Cold War is over. Freedom finished first. (Applause.)
NOW, we must win the peace. Right here at home, in
the streets of Fox Park. In too many places our grandparents and
grandchildren lock themselves behind the bars on their windows,
afraid to come out from a jail called home. This simply must
end.
We've made progress against violent crime. We've
slowed it dramatically the past 12 years. And we're beginning to
turn the tide on the drugs that so often fuel it. But we got
soft on crime way back in the '60s, and we paid for it. And then
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by the time we cracked down again in the '80s, violent crime had
gone up 400 percent in 20 years. Since we cracked down, it's
gone up just 27 percent in a little over 10 years, and the
overall crime index is actually down.
so we've stemmed the tide, in a sense -- prevented
millions of crimes. But, of course, that is simply not enough.
It's never enough. The face of crime is changing fast, and we
need our laws to react just as quickly, so that we can beat it.
Let me give you a timely example. Carjacking -- a
brand-new word for a brand-new crime. Someone figured out it's
easy to steal a car when it's already running, with the keys in
the ignition. of course, the owner's behind the wheel. so the
criminal uses a gun. I want to tell you a story that literally
sickens me, as I'm sure it will you -- but describes what we're
up against.
Just a few weeks ago, in a nice neighborhood near
Baltimore, a woman was sitting in her car at a stop sign. In
broad daylight, two men forced her out of her car and drove off.
But she was tangled in the seatbelt -- trying desperately to save
her baby. The mother was dragged for almost two miles. The
thieves tried to knock her off by banging into a fence. And
tragically, she died.
And you know what they did with her little baby?
They tossed her out of the car like a piece of trash.
Miraculously, that baby survived.
And you know what? America is going to survive,
too. We cannot put up with this kind of animal behavior.
(Applause.) These people have no place in a decent society. And
as far as this President's concerned, they can go to jail, and
they can stay in Jail, and they can rot in jail for crimes like
that. (Applause.)
For that to happen, we need tough laws that don't
bend over backwards protecting the criminal while saying to the
victim, "tough luck, buddy."
Let's look for a minute at the Arkansas record and
see where Governor Clinton stands. (Laughter.) The average
inmate in Arkansas served less than one-fifth of his sentence
last year. Most federal inmates serve at least 85 percent of
their full sentence. Violent crimes in that state, in Arkansas,
went up almost 60 percent in the '80s -- over twice the national
average. Arkansas had the nation's biggest increase in overall
crime -- and the third-biggest in violent crime.
This kind of record is not right for Arkansas -- and
it is not right for America. If you don't believe me, just ask
the Fraternal Order of Police in Little Rock, Arkansas. They
know Governor Clinton's record best, and they're endorsing me for
President of the United States. (Applause.) The police know
better than anyone that we're all vulnerable: men, women,
children; white, black, brown; young, old; rich and poor. To a
bullet or a blade -- we all look just the same.
Americans deserve a government that goes after the
problem -- that prevents and punishes crime, and helps the
victims, lifts up the victims of crime. That's why I want to see
America make a move at the federal level, to step forward and
support state and local police around the country -- in real,
concrete ways. We need to help them fight.
That's why 1,201 days ago, on June 5, 1989" -- the
same day Mikhail Gorbachev first hinted that the Berlin Wall
might someday fall -- I sent a comprehensive crime bill to
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Capitol Hill. And I offered the hand of partnership to Congress
and asked it to help me fight crime on a national level.
Listen to this: Since I first sent that bill to the
Hill in 1989, here in the United States, we've had almost 60,000
murders, 260,000 rapes, 1,600,000 robberies and 2,600,000
assaults. By the way, 506 of those violent crimes took place
right here in FOX Park.
Think about that. Across America, that's enough
assault victims to fill the city of st. Louis more than six times
over. Victims brutalized while that bill languished on Capitol
Hill.
Now, I know the numbers are staggering. I know that
Americans sit down in front of their TVs at night, watch the news
and say, why doesn't somebody do something about this incredible
mess? People are dying in the streets, for heaven's sake. well,
1,201 days later, Congress still has not acted on my crime bill.
And I think if they had a glacier on Capitol Hill, they'd name it
"speedy." You ought to try and get something done there.
But frustrating as this crime bill has been for me,
it's still my job as President to get results. There are good
people on both sides of the issue, working in good faith for a
compromise. And I will not rest until this matter is settled.
This very week, we are now close to an agreement on
a bill the Congress could send me -- and I'll sign. The
compromise bill should include, for example, a workable death
penalty for horrible murders, committed by terrorists, assassins
and drug lords. It should target the shocking violence we see on
television -- the drive-by shootings and gang turf wars. This
deadly behavior deserves deadly punishment. It should include
provisions recommended by former Supreme Court Justice Powell to
short-circuit an endless process of appeals that make a mockery
of justice. (Applause.)
There are other items prompting strong feelings on
all sides, but we're making a good-faith effort to reach a
compromise.
so I want you to know what's on my crime agenda.
I'm not asking for anything but common sense and reasonable
justice, especially for women, children and the elderly victims
of crime. I think I can get some of these items this year --
then, I'll come back to get more of them next year. (Applause.)
Let me click off about eight key points here.
First, apprehend and severely punish these carjackers, like the
ones I just described. I want to make carjacking a federal
offense with harsh penalties. And I want thugs who take cars at
gunpoint to stay in a cell so long that when they get out they're
too old to drive. (Applause.)
second -- I keep talking about strengthening the
family -- well, here's one for you: call deadbeat dads onto the
carpet. (Applause.) Right now, a single mother here in Missouri
can be struggling to keep the kids fed and clothed on her small
salary, while their father's up in Chicago somewhere, picking out
a new Chevy truck with terrycloth pom-poms and a gun rack. Now,
he could be way behind in child support, but no one can touch him
because he's across the state lines. Well, I think that's a
disgrace, and it's about time the long arm of the law reaches out
over that state line, taps that deadbeat dad on the shoulder and
says loud and clear -- time to pay up. Cough up the cash or go
to jail. (Applause.)
And the third, strengthen the laws dealing with
sexual and domestic violence. For starters, we need to protect
the victim. It is bad enough a rape victim is attacked in the
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 29, 1992
LAW ENFORCEMENT ENDORSEMENT
DATE:
September 30, 1992
TIME:
5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Newark International Airport,
Newark, New Jersey
FROM:
DAVID DEMAREST
LEIGH ANN METZGER
I.
PURPOSE
To receive the support and endorsements of several New
Jersey law enforcement organizations. To highlight your
anti-crime accomplishments as President.
II. BACKGROUND
Your tough anti-crime policies and your personal commitment
to law enforcement officers have made you especially popular
among policemen and women in the New York City and Tri-
State area. This stems in large part from your frequent
mention of Officer Eddie Byrne's badge during the 1988
campaign as well as the continuing support of local
political and senior law enforcement officials.
WE SHOULD
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ABOUT JOSEPH
This audience is composed of members of the New Jersey
Fraternal Order of Police, the New Jersey Troopers, the
International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association
(INEOA), and several state police benevolent associations
These groups will endorse you after your brief remarks
Vetor
(INEOA cannot endorse, but will present you with an we awards)
for contributal.k
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Bellizzi
Several hundred law enforcement officers in uniform
Tom
IV. PRESS PLAN
Open
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
See Advance Scenario
VI. REMARKS
To be provided by Speechwriters
May 13 / Administration of George Bush, 1989
Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 15
those words are very, very important to all
going to miss an opportunity to discuss
each of them.
throughout the year. These dedicated indi-
of us. Certainly, I say they're very impor-
global peace and to work for the relief of
I encourage all Americans to join me in
viduals who uphold the law and protect our
tant to me. So, take it from me, I know
regional tensions with Mr. Gorbachev. We
expressing our heartfelt respect and grati-
lives and property deserve our constant
from experience you can count on Mitch
are going to do that, but we're going to do
tude to the Nation's law enforcement offi-
support.
McConnell.
it in a timely fashion, a prudent fashion,
cers, not only during Police Week and
with the interests of the free world fore-
Police Officers' Memorial Day, but also
GEORGE BUSH
Let me simply say, I know you haven't
even eaten yet, and I've had two gradua-
most all the time.
tion speeches and a couple of miles of run-
These are exciting times, and we are the
CRIME BILL JUNE 15, 1989 (1.203)
ning over in Houston before going to Missis-
United States of America. And we have
days
sippi, and I'm just really delighted to be
always led the alliance, and we're going to
Remarks at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Ceremony
here. But let me just say a word about-
continue to lead the alliance. But I would
[laughter]-let me just say one other serious
conclude I am optimistic not only about the
May 15, 1989
word, because yesterday I gave a speech
future of the alliance but I am optimistic
over at Texas A&M in Bryan, Texas, about
about the changes that are taking place in
Thank you, Suzy. If it doesn't start clear-
We gather today to respond to those
our relationship with-do I hear a couple of
the Soviet Union. And I'll do my level
ing up, we're issuing snorkels to everybody
voices and to honor the fallen by launching
Aggies in the crowd down there?-a speech
best-working with the three Congressmen
out there. [Laughter] Thank you, Suzy
a national strategy, a partnership with
about our relationship with the Soviet
that are here, with the Senator that is
Sawyer, and of course, to Dewey Stokes and
America's cities and States, to take back the
Union. And there are some young people
here-to enhance United States standing
Craig Floyd, my respects as well. You have
streets. It calls for a return to common
here tonight, and I'd like to address myself
and to make clear to everyone in the world
great leadership, and I salute them. I want
sense. And it begins with a clear-eyed vision
to them and say I think you've got a won-
that we are committed to world peace, that
to say how pleased I am that the Secretary
of the kind of problems we face, the kind of
derful chance to live in a more peaceful
we're going to stay strong in the pursuit of
of the Treasury is with me, Nick Brady; our
people we are, the kind of values that we
world, to grow up without the fear that
that peace.
Attorney General, the able Dick Thorn-
hold, and the kind of nation we intend to
some of your parents have had about nucle-
Thank you all very much. Thank you
burgh; and our drug czar, Secretary Bill
bequeath to our children.
ar holocaust or a world at war. And yester-
very, very much for your support of this
Bennett. The fact that we four are here is
The problem is violent crime, and in par-
day I made this proposal that we offer to
outstanding Senator. I'm delighted to be
intentional. It sends the signal of our com-
ticular, the blood that's been shed by in-
the Soviets a chance to be reintegrated
with you. God bless you, and God bless the
mitment and of our interest. And I know
creasingly sophisticated guns in the hands
back into the family of nations. And that is
United States of America. Thank you very,
Members of Congress are here as well. I
of a new class of criminals. Usually, but not
going to be a driving goal of my Presidency.
very much.
spotted my own Senator, Senator Phil
always, the deaths are tied to a cycle of
But we're not going to do it from naivete.
Gramm of Texas, and Senator Pete Wilson.
dollars and drugs and dependency. The
We're not going to do it based on promises
Note: The President spoke at 9:25 p.m. in
But I'm going to be in trouble because I
principles are simple. My generation well
or bold proposals. We're going to do it on
the reception tent at Lane's End Farm. Fol-
can't see over there-who else is there. But
remembers what some believe was FDR's
the facts. And I'm going to keep the United
lowing his remarks, the President returned
I know many are sitting right over here,
finest speech: the "Four Freedoms," an ad-
States of America strong, but I am not
to Washington, DC.
and we salute them. I see Senator Ford and
dress to a joint session of the Congress. And
others, and we're just delighted that they
the last, often forgotten, but arguably the
are here today.
most fundamental of those freedoms was
Last fall a retired New York police lieu-
simply this: freedom from fear. Our sworn
Message on the Observance of Police Week and Police Officers'
tenant gave me badge number 14072, and I
duty to "insure domestic Tranquility is as
Memorial Day, May 1989
have it with me today-the badge his son
old as the Republic, placed in the Constitu-
May 13, 1989
wore the day he was gunned down by a
tion's preamble even before the common
gang of cocaine cowards. Matt Byrne asked
defense and the general welfare. And so,
me to keep Eddie's badge as a "reminder of
when we ask what kind of society the
America has a long tradition of excellence
Police Officers' Memorial Day poignantly
all the brave police officers who put their
American people deserve, our goal must be
in law enforcement. Throughout the coun-
reminds us that law enforcement officials
lives on the line for us every single day.'
a nation in which law-abiding citizens are
try, in each and every community, citizens
face great danger every day of the year.
Matt, your son's badge, as I have told you, is
safe and feel safe.
expect the highest standards of conduct and
Whether responding to an accident on a
kept in my desk at the Oval Office. And
To achieve this goal, people must be held
character in those men and women who
dark snow-covered rural highway, or arrest-
during the debate on gun-related violence
accountable for their actions, and that's
work in this field: honor, integrity, dili-
ing drug dealers in the inner-city, police
that has raged in this country the past sev-
common sense. Most Americans are law-
gence, bravery, and professionalism. Police
officers save lives-often at the risk of their
eral months, neither it nor what it repre-
abiding, and most believe that there is such
Week is a fitting time to show our special
own. Today, we honor those who have
sents has ever been far from my mind. I've
a thing as right and wrong, good and evil.
appreciation for these individuals who
fallen in the line of duty. They have paid
heard the many voices, the courageous and
And whether it's the brutalization of a
render an indispensable service to all of us
the greatest price possible for our safety,
the compassionate, the wounded and the
young runner in a park or terrorizing a
and who set a splendid example of selfless-
and this observance is but a small repay-
widowed, and I salute the survivors that are
young man onto a crowded highway, these
and valor.
ment toward the lasting debt we owe to
here today.
are acts that cannot be excused or ex-
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Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 15
plained away. A commonsense approach to
out there. And the overwhelming majority
consideration, we will permanently ban any
rhetoric with resources and call on our
crime means that if we're going to affect
are legitimately owned, for legitimate pur-
imports that don't measure up to these
cities and States to do the same.
people's behavior we must have a criminal
poses. But in contrast to legitimate gun
standards.
The second front, if you will, of our new
justice system in which there is an expecta-
ownership is the chilling fact that some-
Recently the U.S. News cover story on
offensive calls for increased manpower and
tion that if you commit a crime you will be
thing like 80 percent of all firearms used by
guns summed up a related challenge: "the
a new strategy on guns, a strategy based on
caught; and if caught, you will be prosecut-
felons are stolen or otherwise unlawfully ob-
difficulty in drafting laws that will separate
models of proven effectiveness. I have di-
ed; and if convicted, you will do time. For
tained. Throughout our nation's history, the
assault weapons used in crime from semi-
rected the Attorney General and the Treas-
far too long, a privileged class of violent and
hard lesson we've learned is that criminals
automatics frequently used for legitimate
ury Secretary, working together with State
repeat offenders have calculated that crime
will get guns. And so, let me be very clear
hunting and sport." And there is substantial
and local enforcement, to launch a compre-
really does pay, that our criminal justice
about our response: The right to own a gun
controversy and debate on this point.
hensive, coordinated offensive against our
system is a crapshoot where the risks are
is not a license to harm others.
You're all well aware of that. But one thing
nation's most violent criminals. And I am
worth the rewards. Well, it's time we
And so, first I am calling on Congress
that we do know about these assault weap-
requesting funding for hiring 825 new Fed-
change the odds and up the stakes enor-
today to do for dangerous firearms what it
ons is that they are invariably equipped
eral agents and staff-375 at ATF, 300 at
mously.
has wisely done for dangerous drugs: to
with unjustifiably large magazines. The no-
the FBI, and 150 Deputy U.S. Marshals.
And we will lead the way. We'll do our
double the mandatory minimum penalties
torious AKS-47, for example, comes with a
Many of these hirings will permit experi-
part and then some. But no Federal effort
for the use of semiautomatic weapons in
magazine that pumps off 30 explosive bul-
enced investigators from all three agencies
can succeed without the full partnership of
crimes involving violence or drugs. And the
lets without reloading. And that is why-
to promptly combat violent crime in the
the cities and the States that you so nobly
math is simple. Anyone who uses a semi-
fifth-we stand on the steps here in front of
field.
represent. Unfortunately, nowhere is your
automatic for crime, or so much as has one
the Capitol and ask its support for legisla-
Of course, arresting these thugs doesn't
front-line role more evident than in the
on them during a crime, will do an auto-
tion prohibiting the importation, manufac-
help if we don't have the muscle to pros-
honor roll that will be read today: of 161
matic 10 extra years in Federal prison-no
ture, sale, or transfer of these insidious gun
ecute each criminal to the fullest extent of
officers killed in the line of duty last year,
probation, no parole, no matter which
magazines of more than 15 rounds.
the law. And that's why the third front of
152 were State or local cops. And you are
The current debate was first sparked
judge they get.
the first line of defense, and your respective
when an unstable gunman in Stockton, Cali-
this campaign calls for Congress to back up
And secondly, we just can't plea-bargain
governments have an obligation to adopt
fornia, purchased an AKS-47 over the
these new troops with 1,600 new prosecu-
away the lives of your loved ones, the lives
counter and used it to lay waste to an ele-
tors and staff. And now, there probably isn't
tough legislation and provide the re-
of our cops and kids. And I'm directing the
mentary school playground. Patrick Edward
a police officer here who hasn't seen a case
sources-in police, prosecutors, and pris-
Attorney General to advise America's pros-
where a dangerous felon-properly arrest-
ons-to fully back you up.
Purdy had no business buying that gun. He
ecutors to end plea bargaining for violent
was arrested on his first weapons charge
ed, fully prosecuted, and sentenced to the
At the trial of Eddie Byrne's executioners,
Federal firearms offenses. Those who use
there was testimony that the hit was or-
before his 15th birthday. And by his fourth
maximum-walked out of jail early, some-
dered from prison to send a message to the
guns will do time-hard time.
firearms arrest, Purdy had finally turned 18,
times years early, because prisons are burst-
people behind the badge. And one witness
And third, when a criminal carries a gun
and with it chalked up the first of two adult
ing at the seams. That is not right.
said that they hoped to see the attack on
and someone dies, they must pay with their
convictions. Although for violent and weap-
Part of our commonsense approach is a
the television news at Riker's Island. Well,
own lives. We are calling on Congress today
ons offenses, both convictions were misde-
simple recognition that it doesn't do any
today we have a message of our own: We're
to enact the steps necessary to implement
meanors. Purdy crawled through the loop-
good to provide new Federal agents, new
going to take back the streets by taking
the death penalty and to newly designate
hole that bars only felons from buying guns
assistant U.S. Attorneys, and new laws with
criminals off the streets. And it is an attack
the use of a firearm as an aggravating factor
and got that deadly AKS-47. That is outra-
long-term penalties if we don't have the
on all four fronts: new laws to punish them,
for determining whether the death sen-
prison cells to keep criminals where they
geous.
new agents to arrest them, new prosecutors
tence should be imposed.
And therefore, we also propose that Con-
belong. A chain is only as strong as its weak-
to convict them, and new prisons to hold
And I call on America's Governors to
gress close this Purdy loophole and others
est link. And so, as the fourth front in this
them.
match this Federal initiative and propose
like it that allow deadly weapons to fall into
comprehensive effort, I am calling on the
Congress to authorize an additional $1 bil-
I am announcing today-and there is no
these same three standards at home: man-
deadly hands. Again, that's just plain
more fitting place than right here-a com-
datory time, no deals without cooperation,
common sense. We must not allow deadly
lion, over and above the $500 million al-
prehensive new offensive for combating
and the death penalty where appropriate.
weapons to fall into deadly hands.
ready slated for 1990, for Federal prison
violent crime-for Eddie Byrne, for every
Your States owe it to those here today, and
But we need to do more than just enact
construction. These 24,000 new beds will
officer we honor here today, and for Amer-
to the American people.
new laws. And in a recent movie about the
boost Federal prison capacity by nearly 80
ica. The first front of this campaign, new
And fourth, 2 months ago, at my direc-
L.A. gang wars, a woman shouts encourage-
percent.
laws, starts with the semiautomatic and so-
tion, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and
ment to a cop on patrol, telling him: "You
Not since Lincoln has a President stood in
called assault weapons that criminals have
Firearms suspended the importation of cer-
get them off the street." And he answers:
front of the Capitol and been just a few
taken as their gun of choice. And again,
tain so-called assault weapons. ATF is con-
"Lady, we're trying." And the woman offers
miles from the front lines of a war. Never
common sense has to play an important
tinuing its examination to determine which,
a four-word solution: "You need more
was the toll more visible than in the faces of
part in this discussion. The fact of the
if any, of those weapons are not acceptable
help." And believe me, we know it. Our
the brave men and women, the families,
matter is. nearly half the households in this
under standards in existing law. And at the
police need more help. And I'm here today
gathered here today. And when I first stood
country have guns, and guns are already
conclusion of this study, and after careful
to tell you that we're prepared to match
here as President, over there, only mo-
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15 Administration of George Bush, 1989
Administration of George Bush, 1989 / May 15
ments after taking the oath of office, 1
bless the United States of America. Thank
committed by an adult would consti-
agreements rather than going to trial. The
made a promise: "This scourge will stop."
you very much.
tute a serious drug offense; many
lesser charges result in lesser sentences or
And that's a promise that we intend to
youthful repeat offenders now escape
probation, and repeat offenders continue to
keep.
Note: The President spoke at 12:29 p.m. at
the enhanced career criminal penalties
beat the system. To speed an end to such
Ladies and gentlemen, I offer my condo-
the West Front of the Capitol. In his open-
because most of their prior offenses
plea bargaining:
lences for your fallen loved ones and for
ing remarks, he referred to Suzy Sawyer,
were charged as juvenile delinquency;
your fellow officers. And I salute your com-
executive director of the Fraternal Order of
3. allow for pretrial preventive detention
1. The President directed the Attorney
mitment, and I salute your courage, and as
Police Ladies Auxiliary; Dewey Stokes, na-
of defendants in cases involving certain
General to issue and fully implement guide-
a citizen-grateful for the protection you
tional president of the Fraternal Order of
serious Federal firearms and explosive
lines for Federal prosecutors regarding plea
have provided for me and my family and
Police; and Craig Floyd, president of the
offenses;
bargaining under the Sentencing Reform
my fellow countrymen-I thank you, and I
National Law Enforcement Officers Memo-
4. authorize criminal penalties and man-
Act to ensure that Federal charges always
wish you Godspeed. Thank you all, and God
rial Fund.
reflect both the seriousness of the defend-
datory minimum sentences for theft of
a firearm;
ant's conduct and the Department's com-
5. enhance penalties for smuggling fire-
mitment to statutory sentencing goals and
arms into the United States while en-
procedures. This will ensure that Federal
White House Fact Sheet on Combating Violent Crime
gaged in, or in the furtherance of, drug
prosecutors seek minimum mandatory pen-
alties for all violent firearms offenses.
May 15, 1989
trafficking;
6. require mandatory revocation of Fed-
2. The President urged State and local
eral supervised release for those pos-
governments to reform their plea bargain-
The President outlined today a compre-
hension, prosecution, and incarceration of
sessing a firearm anytime before the
ing and sentencing practices along similar
hensive program to combat violent crime.
those who break the law.
lines and to devote increased resources to
term of their supervised release ex-
The program is designed to strengthen the
Success in accomplishing our criminal
pires;
prosecutions.
Nation's criminal justice system and the
justice system goals requires a sustained, co-
7. double the current penalty for a know-
C. Enacting Death Penalty Procedures
Federal, State, and local law enforcement
operative effort by Federal, State, and local
ing and materially false statement on
partnership. The program is grounded in
law enforcement authorities.
The criminal justice system must accord
ATF Form 4473 to a maximum sen-
the President's belief that greater certainty
The President today proposed a compre-
tence of 10 years imprisonment.
paramount importance to the protection of
of apprehension, prosecution, and punish-
hensive four-part program to strengthen
innocent life. The murderous assault-
ment will help deter crimes of violence. It
current laws, enhance enforcement and ap-
The President also urged all States to
weapon-armed gang member, the terrorist,
includes proposals to strengthen current
prehension of criminals, facilitate prosecu-
adopt model legislation providing mandato-
the traitor, and the assassin, who threaten
Federal, State, and local laws, to step up
tions, and expand Federal prison capacity.
ry minimum sentences for criminal offenses
American lives and the Nation's security,
enforcement and to hold perpetrators of
involving firearms to parallel Federal man-
must know that they will face the death
crimes fully accountable for their actions.
Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1989
datory minimum provisions.
penalty for their crimes.
The President is proposing a common-
He directed the Attorney General to pro-
The President proposed to restore an en-
sense approach to crime with initiatives to
vide the States with related technical assist-
forceable death penalty for the most aggra-
I. STRENGTHENING CURRENT LAWS
limit access to weapons by criminals, to
ance through the Law Enforcement Coordi-
vated Federal crimes. His proposal includes
reform the criminal justice system, to en-
To ensure that those who commit violent
nating Committees (LECC's). At present, 30
adequate standards and constitutionally
hance enforcement and prosecution, and to
criminal offenses are held fully accountable
States have some provision for mandatory
sound procedures for applying the Federal
expand prison capacity to ensure both the
for their actions, it is essential to eliminate
terms of imprisonment for use of firearms
death penalty provisions that now appear in
certain gaps in existing law and to strength-
in the commission of a crime.
certainty and severity of punishment.
Federal statutes for homicide, espionage,
en some existing statutes.
The President proposed providing a 5-
and treason. It would also authorize the
Fundamental Principles
percent bonus to the formula portion of
death penalty for a number of new offenses,
Four principles underlie the goals of our
A. Enhanced Penalties for Firearms
drug law enforcement grants for those
such as murder for hire. In direct response
Violations
criminal justice system and the means for
States which adopt this model legislation.
to the increase in firearms-related violence,
accomplishing them.
The President proposed seven changes in
B. Restricting Plea Bargaining
the proposal specifies that the use of a fire-
Federal firearms laws which would:
arm in committing the offense or a previous
A primary purpose of government is to
If our criminal justice system is to achieve
conviction of a violent felony involving a
protect citizens and their property. Ameri-
1. double the mandatory penalty from 5
its objective of ensuring that those who
firearm constitute aggravating factors justi-
cans deserve to live in a society in which
to 10 years under 18 U.S.C. 924(c) for
commit violent firearms offenses are held
fying capital punishment.
they are safe and feel secure.
the use of a semiautomatic firearm
fully accountable for their actions, plea bar-
Those who commit violent criminal of-
during the commission of a violent
gaining practices nationwide must be re-
D. Restricting Imported Weapons
fenses should, and must, be held accounta-
crime or drug felony;
formed. Too often, serious felons walk away
When the study of imported weapons by
ble for their actions.
2. amend the Armed Career Criminal
from court after pleading guilty to minor
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fire-
Our criminal justice system must have
statute to count as predicate offenses
offenses and misdemeanors because over-
arms is completed, the administration will
as its objective the swift and certain appre-
acts of juvenile delinquency which if
burdened prosecutors have accepted plea
make permanent the temporary suspension
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To McGroarty
ASAP for
TO:
BOB GRADY
GARY FOSTER
FROM:
BILL PALATUCCI
Newark Airport spaech
DATE:
SEPTEMBER 29, 1992
RE:
TALKING POINTS FOR 9/30 PRESIDENTIAL TRIP
Here are some important talking for the Newark P.B.A. visit
tomorrow:
1.
Rocco Malanga endorsed President Bush in 1988. It is
important to note that the P.B.A. has stayed with
President Bush.
2.
The endorsement tomorrow will just be from Rocco
Malanga and his 20 member executive board. Due to
Rocco's late return, there was not enough time for a
formal vote of the entire delegation.
3.
Newark police officers are on the front lines of
violent car thieves. Their patrol cars have been
rammed and have been shot at by these criminals.
4.
Even Mayor Sharpe James, black mayor of Newark, has
come to the aide of Newark police officers in their
fight against violent car thieves.
NOTE:
The 3 fatalities in Friday's truck accident at the
construction site on the New Jersey Turnpike were
members of Local 472.
Do not use the word F.O.P. while addressing the Newark
P.B.A.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 29, 1992
LAW ENFORCEMENT ENDORSEMENT
DATE:
September 30, 1992
TIME:
11:10 a.m.
LOCATION:
Wittman Regional Airport,
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
FROM:
DAVID DEMAREST
LEIGH ANN METZGER
I. PURPOSE
To receive the endorsements from Wisconsin law enforcement
groups at a brief airport arrival ceremony. To use this
opportunity to discuss your solid anti-crime record.
II. BACKGROUND
Before you depart for Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for your
welfare reform speech, you will participate in a brief
endorsement ceremony with Wisconsin law enforcement groups
at the Whitman Regional Airport. Included in this group
will be state police, troopers, chiefs of police, district
attorneys, sheriffs.
This event has been organized by Bush/Quayle Wisconsin in
conjunction with the Governor's Office.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Approximately 100 law enforcement officials
IV. PRESS PLAN
Open
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
See Advance Scenario
VI. REMARKS
To be provided by Speechwriters
September 29, 1992
MEMORANDUM
TO:
DAVID DEMAREST
JOHN KELLER
KATHY SUPER
STEVE PROVOST
FROM:
KAREN GROOMES khy
SUBJECT: ADDITIONS TO SCHEDULE FOR WISCONSIN AND NEW JERSEY
The following endorsements have been approved as additions to
tomorrow's schedule. Our preference would be to do both
endorsement events on arrival at the airports to maximize local
coverage. We would envision brief endorsement remarks by a
representative of the group, followed by very brief remarks from
a toast lecturn by the President.
WITTMAN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
11:05
11:10-20 TOAST LECT
BRLEF REMARICS
Cody
Military Police Association
Sheriff's Department Association (with 30 uniformed
sheriffs)
State Trooper's Association (with President and numerous
state troopers)
INT'L
BILLEF
Newark, New Jersey NEWARK AIRPORT 5:35 PM REMARKS / PRESS TBD
President of the Fraternal Order of Police and all Executive
Board Members
President of the NJ State Troopers Association, with a
number of troopers
New Jersey Policemen's Benevolent Association Governor
International Narcotic Officers Association*
*
This group can not legally endorse, but would like
to illustrate their support for the President by
presenting him with their highest award
David Bates
CC: Gary Foster
Mimi Dawson
Mel Lukens/Peggy Hazelrig
GREG FITCH - 7120 BRIEFING PAPER
TALKING POINTS/LAW ENFORCEMENT ENDORSEMENTS
September 30, 1992
I am pleased today to receive the endorsement of
[Wisconsin's] law enforcement community: [The Wisconsin State
Troopers Association. The Sheriff's Department Association. The
Military Police Association.] //
Keeping America's neighborhoods safe and secure is one of
the fundamental responsibilities of government.
It takes a tough, no-nonsense approach, one that puts our
sympathy with the victims of crime -- not the criminals. After
all, "hard time" is what criminals should get -- not the innocent
kids, and older Americans who have to live in fear of violence.
In this election, two candidates are talking tough on crime
-- but just one candidate is taking action.
Look at the record. Under Governor Clinton, Arkansas
last year,
of
criminals -- on average -- servejust 1/5 of their sentence
were
did
before they back on the street. They do the crime -- and
d,
serve' 1/5 of the time.
So I think you'll see the contrast when I tell you that
Federal inmates -- inmates who fall under my jurisdiction --
serve an average of 85% of their full sentence.
Crime is one more issue where the Governor of Arkansas can't
talk his way past his record.
If you want to know who's really tough on crime, look to the
people on the front lines. Take the Fraternal Order of Police in
Little Rock, Arkansas. They've lived with Bill Clinton for 12
years. They know Bill Clinton's record best -- and they're
endorsing George Bush for President. //
So let me say to the law enforcement officers represented
here today: You put your lives on the line every day. As
President, you have my thanks / but much more than that -- you
BADGE Pit GRAPH BYNE INSERT
have my support. You're on the side of the law -- and I'm on
your side. //
and
And with your strong support -- I know that we can turn back
the threat of drugs and crime -- and make our communities safer
and more secure. Thank you for this vote of confidence -- and
may God bless the men and women in blue WHO WEAR THE BADSE.
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