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SEP-18-1991
20:36
FROM
LAKE
CITY
PRESS
OFC
TO
MARLIN
P.03
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Salt Lake City, Utah)
For Immediate Release
September 18, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT FUNDRAISING DINNER FOR UTAH GOP
Salt Lake City Marriott Hotel
Salt Lake City, Utah
6:50 P.M. MDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very, very much. Please be
but to you and Colleen for your hospitality ever since we arrived at
seated. And, Norm, thank you, sir, not only for that warm welcome,
that magnificent airport rally out there. We felt the warmth of your
hospitality, and I'm grateful to you. And don't apologize for this
podium. Remember how the Queen of England did with the same podium
-- all you could see was her hat, so you came off pretty well
compared to her. (Laughter.)
I want to welcome also, as Norm generously did, Sam
Skinner, who is our Secretary of Transportation. And once in a while
the Democrats make a charge: No domestic agenda. And if they would
only listen to our Secretary of Transportation, we would have had in
place a fantastic new transportation program in place and operating.
But we're fighting a lot of old thinking in Washington. I'm
convinced Sam is going to prevail, and he's doing a first-class job
for (Applause.) transportation in this country. And I'm glad he's with us.
And let me salute, as warmly as I can, your two
defense a lot of the time. You've got to beat back bad ideas before
Senators. We don't control the United States Senate; we're playing
you can get good ideas to even have a chance with the makeup and the
political persuasion that controls the Senate. But in Jake Garn and
in Orrin Hatch, we have two principled people who are not afraid to
stand up against the current and who, because of this standing they
have on both sides of the aisle, are able from time to time to get
noble things accomplished. And I am grateful to both of them. I
depend heavily on them and when it comes to holding the line up there
in the Senate and moving forward as best we can. And so I want you
to know how strongly I feel about the Utah representation in the
Senate. And, of course, Jim Hansen is with us, too, tonight. And
he's doing a first-class job in the House. so you've got good strong
representation in Washington.
I salute Governor Ashcroft, another dear friend that's
got his responsibilities now in the National Governors Association as
well as doing the second-best job in the nation according to Norm
Janet. running his state, so -- (laughter.) So, John, welcome to you and
the political people upon whom we all are going to depend so much
And ever since I've gotten here, for the party types,
next year -- people are saying, we've got the great new chairman, a
party chairman in the state of Utah. And you do. And he can't throw
a curve ball maybe or a knuckle ball like Charlie Hough, but Bruce
Hough is doing a first-class job. And I'm glad we have this young
energetic leader heading our party.
MORE
SEP-18-1991 20:37 FROM SALT LAKE CITY PRESS OFC TO
MARLIN
P.04
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reminiscent the National Committeeman. If I might be permitted
I want to salute Jack Roberts, who's with us tonight,
Wallace of sorts, my dad served in the Senate a personal
Bennett, Bennett. I And they were good close friends. with Senator
his son and understand, is in the hospital, and I Just And Wallce ask that
Bush family for greetings becaue we have great warmth respects of but my the
affectionate others convey to him not only my would
job nationally. that former senator of yours who did such feeling a superb in
Bush-Quayle also Delonne Anderson are here for helping back in owe 1988 a debt, and
of course, Bonnie Stevens, to whom I
I'm grateful fascinating time in history. And so I've got a lot President of people
this effort and giving me the opportunity to be chairing at the
to here tonight. It's a pleasure to be here.
Pretty, guy suggested a new slogan we could use: "Barbara House.
one A Pretty, Great state," the mail poured into the White slogan: "Utah: And
When you first came up with your state
wish that Great First Lady." (Laughter and applause.) And Bush: A
know that that strengthens the concept of family in this spirit of
volunteerism she were here, but I know that when we see the I really
do her she wants to be a part. I know that she wants state, I
So, invite best; and she isn't going to turn her back on politics to help and
I'm sorry she's her out not and with be us careful today. because she's apt to show up. either. But
overlooking famous the Wasatch Front and saw Salt Lake, he uttered stood
History records that when Brigham Young first
place. words, "This is the place." And he was right this the now-
And values have built a community like none other health.
And strong these family, of hard work, of good education and remarks, good the
of And it is, as Norm mentioned in his opening -- is the home
the cities they're values that I am convinced, in spite of the in America.
American they are the values that a vast majority narcotics, of the
convinced that or the consternation caused by the use of turmoil I in am
people share. (Applause.)
Governor service. They have been the hallmark of the Utah Republican public
Traditional values and then this concept of
years of Bangerter was a small business man who has given Party. 20
governor the grass roots. He understands where he hasn't from be
forgotten job as governor, and I think some of it is he He's
fantastic elected service to the people of this state. nearly done a
important of the state and stays in touch. And I think came there's to an
President message in that for all politicians, including the
of the United States.
mentioned. kidney donor, key member of our Republican team in the explorer,
In Jake Garn you had a war veteran, space
all, to And he's now leaving the Senate for the noblest Senate, as I
wonderful very much in the United States Senate. But I think we will
him spend more time with his wonderful family. And cause miss of
Senate own to family and his willingness to give up the glamour dedication
his example he's setting for a lot of us in his there's a to
= great return to these values that mean so much to him. of He's the been
strenght as I say.
been it, who in will Washington standing by a man, and doing a first-class us. job He's of
And I'm delighted that Orrin is out here with
a first-class Thomas. And he's done a first-class job, Court, have
Judge Clarence be the next associate justice of the Supreme
you, Orrin, for nominee that. for the Court. (Applause.) I'm grateful and we to
Hansen -- you got good leadership who have made this Republican Jim Party
And so you have good leadership -- I mentioned
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SEP-18-1991
20:38
FROM
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CITY
PRESS
OFC
TO
MARLIN
P.05
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But what in it is today, one of the best state organizations in the country.
abroad, we need more like them in the House, in the Senate and in the
order to achieve excellence at home and competitiveness
state house. And we really do need more people who think as they do.
I was elected by the American people, with I must
wonderful support from this state, to perform on certain things. say
has been that because I don't work with -- have control in both
accomplish certain things in certain ways. And the great frustration To
And Houses of the Congress, our party, as I said we are playing defense.
Republicans in office next year. (Applause.)
office, and I'm going to do my level best to guarantee we get more
I would like to see that change. We do need more Republicans in
Kuwait but we can't push a good bill out of the United States
There's something remiss when you can push Iraq out of
bill. Not by dollars spent and red tape created, but by lives
Congress. (Laughter.) And here's how Republicans define a good
should be one question in every decision that comes before
enriched and families strengthened. And you see, I think there
President, it comes before members of the United States Congress. a
in should be does this strengthen the American family, whether it's And
in a safe, clean environment or guaranteeing a quality education for
terms of keeping Americans on the job or ensuring that they live
strengthen the American family.
our kids, we must do absolutely everything we can to preserve and
keep a family together. Although I will confess I was a father who
And I know how tough it is to be a parent these days to
raised our kids using those three magic words, "Ask your mother."
(Laughter.) But we must preserve working families. And our child
best care for their children, because parents know best what kind of
care law provides low income parents with the means to select the
department in Washington, D.C.
care their children need. We can't figure that out in a bureau or a
They have don't want their kids in some federal warehouse. They want to
Parents know best, and that's what choice is all about.
the option of having relatives look after them, or a church
proudly say we put choice into the hands of parents with our child
participate, or a neighborhood sitter. And we're the party that can
care legislation that these -- (applause) --
the choice in education as well. We think that parents and students, want not
And now we're fighting for choice in education. We
Their they're the ones who know best. Parents are a child's first teacher.
bureaucrats should choose which school is best for them. And
help parents do the best they can. And one of our national education
first classroom is often the kitchen table. And we want to
Head ready to learn. And to do it we're proposing increased funding for
goals, is that by the year 2000 every child should arrive at school
goals that John Ashcroft and Norm help set, one of those education
to have Start, and good nutrition and health care programs. We've got
these kids ready to learn.
bill. prepared to learn. You might say what happened to our education
So we want choice, then we want more opportunity to be
Business group of mine, Alabama, the country group: "I Ain't Got that
favorite Well it's almost like the Congress has been listening to
got Doing Business Today. And that's the way it is. And we've No
education some very good education programs up there. We've got a great
this fighting against big odds up there but I think we're going we to are win
secretary under Governor Lamar Alexander, and
education program -- not to superimpose itself on the states
one. I believe we are going to get a good, sound federal
And localities -- but to supplement what's done best at the local or level. the
that's the philosophy behind our education program.
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20:39
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LAKE CITY PRESS OFC TO
MARLIN
P.06
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And our bill has been gathering some dust. A hostage,
in some case, to the lobby, the education lobby, the teachers unions
oppose some of what we're trying to do. But I'll say it again, for
the sake of our children we need choice in education and therefore we
need choice in Congress. And we need more Republicans who think as
we do to try to get the job done.
We must strengthen the health of the American family. I
mentioned that. And earlier today -- it was very moving for me when
I visited the Primary Childrens Medical Center here in town and saw
that infant ward. I don't know how many of you all have had a chance
to visit there. It's nothing to do with Republicans or Democrats.
It has to do with love and it has to do with caring. And for me, it
was a very emotional experience. It's a sad fact, we can prevent
one-quarter of the infant deaths in America every year. And to
ensure that young people get as good a start in life as possible, we
have proposed increased funding for the prevention of infant
mortality; to improve prenatal care and nutrition programs; and
target communities with the highest infant mortality rates and
educate would-be parents.
You see, it isn't simply enough to treat newborns.
Strong families mean a strong America.
As Republicans, we're fighting to preserve this family
by fostering an environment in which working parents can make ends
meet and can raise healthy kids from the very, very beginning; and
can send them to the school they want, ready to learn. We're a
nation of families. And here in Utah, I have this feeling that you
understand it -- you understand it far better than most. And I can
see it in your values, in your good schools, and in your faith, your
respect for God's creation.
In fact, let me put it in the words of someone who says
it best -- not a famous writer or singer, a 20-year-old from here who
served in the Persian Gulf, Mike Averett, Jr., one of four kids in
his family. And he said of Utah Valley, "I would do anything to
defend this place. I want it to stay just as it is."
And I want that for a lot of America, too. Where the
values are strong and the schools are good. We want it to stay as it
is. But there are many that don't have -- many kids in this country
who nobody knows their name, nobody cares about them, where the
schools are lousy. And our job is far from unfulfilled.
So I salute your values. I hope that I can find a way
to strengthen the family and these fundamental institutions, and help
strengthen it in other parts of this great country of ours. The
challenge is absolutely enormous. And the reward will be great.
I have had a fantastic day out here on the road. It is
good for the soul, and I think I'll be a better President for getting
out around this great country of ours. I feel that way every time I
go. Today we started at the Grand Canyon, and then we landed to be
received at this wonderful nonpartisan rally, then the hospital, and
now this political dinner. It's been a wonderful outing. And I'd
like to stay here for dinner, but I looked at the menu, and it said -
- (laughter) -- bouquette -- my French is very good -- bouquette ---
fresh seasonal vegetables. And I thought, in some subtle way that
meant (Applause.) broccoli, so I -- (laughter.) You call it what you want.
And knowing of my commitment to choice now, I hope
you'll excuse me. But it's been a great day. And I salute the party
leaders and those of you who are rolling up your sleeves and getting
active in the political process. You know, it's fashionable to knock
politics -- it's the way it has been, it's the way it always will be.
But God bless those people that are willing to roll up their sleeves
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SEP-18-1991 20:40 FROM T LAKE CITY PRESS OFC TO
MARLIN
P.07
- 5 -
it's and get involved. Whether it's helping elect good people,
being a great governor of a state.
serving in the United States Congress, or at the local or level, whether or
slightly tired, but refurbished for being around such --
I've enjoyed being here, and I feel refurbished
people. (Applause.) Thank you, and may God bless the United States wonderful of America.
END
7:10 P.M. MDT
Grant / Nix
A:UTAHGOP
Draft two
BRIEF REMARKS: UTAH GOP FUNDRAISER
SALT LAKE CITY MARRIOTT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1991
6:25 P.M.
Good evening. ((When they put together this fundraiser, I
understand they were looking for a leader who had commanded
great victories, someone known and respected by all the people,
the one American who really calls the shots. Unfortunately,
[B.Y.U. quarterback] Ty Detmer couldn't make it. // ))
((It's a pleasure to be here in Utah. When you first came
up with your state slogan, the mail poured into the White House.
One guy suggested a new slogan we could use: // "Barbara Bush: A
Pretty, Great First Lady. " /// ))
It is great to be here. The story goes that when Brigham
Young first stood atop the Wasatch Range and saw Salt Lake, he
uttered the now-famous words, "This is the place. " And he was
right -- this is the place, the home of strong family, hard work,
solid education and good health. These values have built a
community like none other in America, and they're values that a
majority of Americans share.
Traditional values and public service have been the hallmark
of the Utah Republican Party. Governor Norman Bangerter was a
small businessman who has given nearly twenty years of elected
service to the people of this great state. Norm, thank you for a
job well done. /// Senator Jake Garn has been a war veteran, a
space explorer, a kidney donor, and a key member of our
2
Republican team in the U.S. Senate. Jake is now leaving the
Senate for the noblest cause of all: to spend more time with his
wonderful family. Jake, we'll really miss you. /// And I'm
sorry that my old friend Senator Orrin Hatch couldn't join us
today -- he's stayed in Washington to stand by a man who will be
the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court -- Judge Clarence
Thomas. ///
People like these -- Governor Bangerter, and Senators Garn
and Hatch -- have made the Utah State Republican Party what it is
today -- one of the best state organizations in the country. ///
But in order to achieve excellence at home and competitiveness
abroad, we need more like them. In the House, in the Senate, and
in the Statehouse, // we need more Republicans. //
Let's face facts. Something's gone wrong when it's easier
to get Iraq out of Kuwait
than it is to get a good bill out
of Congress. // And here's how Republicans define a good bill:
Not by dollars spent and red tape created -- but by lives
enriched and families strengthened.
You see, I pose one question in just about every decision
that comes before me. I ask, "Does this strengthen the American
family?" Whether it's in terms of keeping Americans on the job,
or ensuring that they live in a safe, clean environment, or
guaranteeing a quality education for our kids, we must do
everything within our power to preserve the American family. //
3
I know how tough it is to be a parent these days, to keep a
family together. ((Although I will say, I was a father who raised
our kids using those three magic words: /// "Ask your mother. )
We must preserve America's working families. Our child care
bill provided incentives for low- and middle-income parents to
find the best child care for their needs -- because parents know
best what kind of care their children need. They don't want
their kids in some federal warehouse
...
they want to have the
option of having relatives look after them, or the local church,
or the neighborhood center. We're the party that put choice in
the hands of parents.
And we want choice in education as well. We think students
and parents -- not bureaucrats -- should choose which school is
best for them. That's just one part of our education strategy
called America 2000. Another of our goals is that by the year
2000, every child should arrive at school ready to learn. To do
it, we're proposing increased funding for Head Start, good
nutrition and health care programs, and most importantly, a
helping hand for parents in the form of training and support.
What happened to our education bill? ( (Well, it's almost
like Congress has been listening to that song by the group
Alabama: "I Ain't Got No Business Doin' Business Today. )
Yes, our bill gathered dust for two years, hostage to the
education lobby and the unions. I'll say it again: We need
choice in education. And we need choice in Congress: we need
more Republicans. //
4
Earlier today, we visited the Primary Children's Medical
Center here in town and saw the infant ward. It's a sad fact: we
can prevent one-quarter of the infant deaths in America every
year. To ensure that young people get as good a start in life as
possible, we've proposed increased funding for the prevention of
infant mortality -- to improve prenatal care and nutrition
programs, target communities with the highest infant mortality
rates, and educate would-be parents. You see, it's not enough to
treat newborns. We must strengthen the health of the American
family too. Because strong families mean a strong America. //
As Republicans, we're fighting to preserve the American
family -- by fostering an environment in which working parents
can make ends meet
...
and can raise healthy kids from the start
and can send them to the school they want, ready to learn.
We are a nation of families. Here in Utah, you understand
that -- I can see it in your values, your good schools, and your
respect for God's creation. In fact, let me put it in the words
of someone who says it best
not a famous writer or singer
A twenty-year old from here who served in the Persian Gulf War,
Mike Averett, Jr., one of four kids in his family
...
he said of
the Utah Valley: "I would do anything to defend this place. I
want it to stay just as it is."
I want that too. Let's keep Utah great. Let's keep it
Republican. ///
Thank you for having me here. God bless each and every one
of you.
# # #
Grant / Nix
A:UTAHGOP
Draft one
BRIEF REMARKS: UTAH GOP FUNDRAISER
SALT LAKE CITY MARRIOTT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1991
6:25 P.M.
Good evening. ((When they put together this fundraiser, I
understand they were looking for a leader who had commanded
great victories, someone known and respected by all the people,
the one American who really calls the shots. Unfortunately,
[B.Y.U. quarterback] Ty Detmer couldn't make it. // ))
((It's a pleasure to be here in Utah. When you first came
up with your state slogan, the mail poured into the White House.
One guy suggested a new slogan we could use: // "Barbara Bush: A
Pretty, Great First Lady." /// ))
It is great to be here. The story goes that when Brigham
Young first stood atop the Wasatch Range and saw Salt Lake, he
uttered the now-famous words, "This is the place." And he was
right -- this is the place, the home of strong family, hard work,
solid education and good health. These are values that have
built a community like none other in America, values that a
majority of Americans share despite the fact that they're
often under attack by jet-setters, "intellectuals," campus
trendies, and big, fat Massachusetts liberals.
Traditional values and public service have been the hallmark
of the Utah Republican Party. Governor Norman Bangerter was a
small businessman who has given nearly twenty years of elected
service to the people of this great state. Norman, thank you for
2
a job well done. /// Senator Jake Garn has been a war veteran,
a space explorer, a kidney donor, and a key member of our
Republican team in the U.S. Senate. Jake is now leaving the
Senate for the noblest cause of all: to spend more time with his
wonderful family. Jake, we'll really miss you. /// And I'm
sorry that my old friend Senator Orrin Hatch couldn't join us
today -- he's stayed in Washington to stand by a man who will be
the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court -- Judge Clarence
Thomas. ///
People like these -- Governor Bangerter, and Senators Garn
and Hatch -- have made the Utah State Republican Party what it is
today -- one of the best state organizations in the country. ///
But in order to achieve excellence at home and competitiveness
abroad, we need more like them. In the House, in the Senate, and
in the Statehouse, // we need more Republicans. //
Let's face facts. Something's gone wrong when it's easier
to get Iraq out of Kuwait
than it is to get a good bill out
of Congress. // And here's how Republicans define a good bill:
Not by dollars spent and red tape created -- but by lives
enriched and families strengthened.
You see, I pose one question in just about every decision
that comes before me. I ask, "Does this strengthen the American
family?" Whether it's in terms of keeping Americans on the job,
or ensuring that they live in a safe, clean environment, or
guaranteeing a quality education for our kids, we must do
everything within our power to preserve the American family. //
3
I know how tough it is to be a parent these days, to keep a
family together. ((Although I will say, I was a father who raised
our kids using those three magic words: /// "Ask your mother.
We must preserve America's working families. Our child care
bill provided incentives for low- and middle-income parents to
find the best child care for their needs -- because parents know
best what kind of care their children need. They don't want
their kids in some federal warehouse ... they want to have the
option of having relatives look after them, or the local church,
or the neighborhood center. We're the party that put choice in
the hands of parents.
And we want choice in education as well. We think students
and parents -- not bureaucrats -- should choose which school is
best for them. That's just one part of our education strategy
called America 2000. Another of our goals is that by the year
2000, every child should arrive at school ready to learn. To do
it, we're proposing increased funding for Head Start, good
nutrition and health care programs, and most importantly, a
helping hand for parents in the form of training and support.
What happened to our education bill? ((Well, it's almost
like Congress has been listening to that hit song by the group
Alabama: "I Ain't Got No Business Doin' Business Today. "))
Yes, our bill has been gathering dust for two years, hostage to
the education lobby and the unions. I'll say it again: We need
choice in education. V We need more Republicans. //
Bi
And WE need choice in Lengress:-
4
Earlier today, we visited the Primary Children's Medical
we
Center here in town and Asaw the infant ward. It's a sad fact
We can prevent
that one-quarter of the infant deaths in America every year are
preventable. To ensure that young people get as good a start in
life as possible, we've proposed increased funding for the
many to
prevention of infant mortality in our 1992 budget -- whether it's
improve
improving prenatal care and nutrition programs, targeting
communities with the highest infant mortality rates, antigance or educating
700 399 it's not Enough to treat newborns. we
would-be parents - we must strengthen the health of the American
family too. Because strong families mean a strong America. //
As Republicans, we're fighting to preserve the American
family -- by fostering an environment in which working parents
can make ends meet
...
and can raise healthy kids from the start
and can send them to the school they want, ready to learn.
Because we are a nation of families. Here in Utah, you
understand that -- I can see it in your values, your good
schools, and your respect for God's creation. In fact, let me
put it in the words of someone who says it best
...
not a famous
writer or singer
...
A twenty-year old from here who served in
the Persian Gulf War, Mike Averett, Jr., one of four kids in his
family
...
he said of the Utah Valley: "I would do anything to
defend this place. I want it to stay just as it is."
I want that too. Let's keep Utah great. Let's keep it
Republican. ///
Thank you for having me here. God bless each and every one
of you.
# # #