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This is not a textual record. This is used as an
administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential
Library Staff.
Record Group/Collection:
George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
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Speechwriting, White House Office of
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Smith, Curt, Files
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Chron File, 1989-1992
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13888-032
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PBS Concert, Washington D.C., 9/17/89
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Draft Two
September 12, 1989
CONCERT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PBS CONCERT
EAST ROOM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1989
Thank you, Miss Redgrave, and the entire cast for this
wonderful concert.
First, just for the record, let me say that the Bush family
came to this country from England. Believe me, tonight I'm
honored by the company.
And second, surrounded by so many household names, let me
confess, Lynn, that you have no idea how thrilling it is for me
to say the words, "Welcome to the White House."
For this is America's House. And what better evidence than
this evening's parade of stars. Performers daring, and exceling,
in the best spirit of Columbus Day. Giving of themselves, and of
their talents. For you, here in the East Room. And millions
through the magic of PBS.
To Lynn Redgrave -- and what a talent -- my special thanks.
I just wish I fished as well as you preform. If I did, the Queen
Mary wouldn't be big enough to hold my catch.
Then, there's Teresa Stratas. Star of concert, opera,
television, film. Teresa, I especially liked your song, "Lost in
the Stars." Well, this can be said of each performer: You're
not lost in the stars -- you've reached them.
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To Benny Carter, Dick Hyman, Milt Hinton, and Mel Lewis
you've shown why perhaps nothing is more American than jazz.
Which brings me to F. Murray Abraham. Who will ever forget your
readings from "American Mosaic"? Our task is to paint that
mosaic in every corner of the land.
Thanks, too, to that national treasure, the United States
Marine Band. And finally, of course, Roy Clark. And here I have
to be careful. After all -- and I speak on behalf of millions --
quoting that great song, "I loved country when country wasn't
cool."
You know, like you, the poet Carl Sandburg was an artist.
And it was he who said, "The Republic is a dream. Nothing
happens first a dream."
Well, it was a dream that brought Christopher Columbus to
America -- and so many millions of families in the scores of
decades since. They came to build a better life. They came to
find a better world. Risking much, they accomplished more.
Uplifting this good and blessed Nation -- much as you performers
have tonight.
To all of you, my thanks -- and those of your fellow
citizens. For your love of music -- your love of oratory -- and
for this unforgettable evening. God bless you. And God bless
the United States of America.
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