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December 11, 1991
Draft Four
LEAGUE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
LEAGUE OF CITIES TELECONFERENCE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1991
President Sidney Barthelemy, Mayor of one of my favorite
cities, New Orleans. / Incoming President Glenda Hood, I look
forward to your help. / Most of all, officials who have enriched
our cities -- and helped our cities enrich America. //
( (I was hoping today to be with you in person, but at least
I can say America has produced two Presidents in a row who have
made it to the big screen. )) //
It is an honor to join this year's NLC Annual Congress of
Cities -- even if it is by video hook-up -- and to salute you
soldiers on the front lines. //
You man the front lines of our assault on falling scores and
failing grades in education / our war on drugs, / our defense of
the American family / and our battle against crime. You know why
we must crusade to protect American principles -- and work to
solve America's problems. //
As the elected officials out there hearing the needs of
ordinary people, you understand those problems. You know them
not from a bureaucrat's safe distance but from the hot-seat of an
elected official whose neighbors call to complain about roads /
taxes / the police / you name it. //
Many people wonder how a President can know what goes on
outside Washington, especially for families struggling to make
3
year from drug dealers through the asset forfeiture program. //
Overall, Federal aid to states and localities to fight drugs has
grown under this Administration to nearly $3 billion a year. //
Our Healthy Start program to cut infant mortality got a big boost
this year -- from $21 million to $65 million. That's also true
for AIDS research and treatment -- under the Ryan White Act, $200
million in AIDS prevention in FY '92 goes directly to cities. //
I also ask your support of something which can help every city -
- enterprise zones to unleash a new generation of entrepreneurs.
President Kennedy once said, "We will neglect our cities at
our peril, for in neglecting them we neglect the nation." / I
do not intend to neglect our cities. Nor do I intend to burden
them with Washington's version of help -- taxes, rules,
regulations, and no money. // We have learned the wisdom of
keeping government closest to the people. My Administration
wants to give local power and local responsibility to local
officials. We want to free you to do what you do best. 11
I want to do my part. To do so, I need your counsel and
your wisdom. Let's work together to find new solutions to old
problems. Only then can we prepare our cities and our country
for the New American Century ahead. //
Thank you for what you've done, and are doing. God bless
you, and your families and this great nation. Now, I'll be glad
to answer your questions.
# # # #
3
year from drug dealers through the asset forfeiture program. //
Overall, Federal aid to states and localities to fight drugs has
grown under this Administration to nearly $3 billion a year. //
Our Healthy Start program to cut infant mortality got a big boost
this year -- from $21 million to $65 million. That's also true
for AIDS research and treatment -- under the Ryan White Act, $200
million in AIDS prevention in FY '92 goes directly to cities. //
I also ask your support of something which can help every city -
- enterprise zones to unleash a new generation of entrepreneurs.
Too often, federal handouts come attached with strings of
red tape. Well, let's make sure the federal government tends to
its own business -- instead of lecturing you on yours. / Let's
make sure we maintain both the letter and spirit of the Executive
Order on Federalism. /
President Kennedy once said, "We will neglect our cities at
our peril, for in neglecting them we neglect the nation." / I
do not intend to neglect our cities. Nor do I intend to burden
them with Washington's version of help -- taxes, rules,
regulations, and no money. // We have learned the wisdom of
keeping government closest to the people. My Administration
wants to give local power and local responsibility to local
officials. We want to free you to do what you do best. //
I want to do my part. To do so, I need your counsel and
your wisdom. Let's work together to find new solutions to old
problems. Only then can we prepare our cities and our country
for the New American Century ahead. //
(Smith/Grossman)
December 12, 1991
Draft Five
LEAGUE
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
LEAGUE OF CITIES TELECONFERENCE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1991
President Sidney Barthelemy, Mayor of one of my favorite
cities, New Orleans. / Incoming President Glenda Hood, I look
forward to your help. / Most of all, officials who have enriched
our cities -- and helped our cities enrich America. //
((I was hoping today to be with you in person, but at least
I can say America has produced two Presidents in a row who have
made it to the big screen. )) //
It is an honor to join this year's NLC Annual Congress of
Cities -- even if it is by video hook-up -- and to salute you
soldiers on the front lines. //
You man the front lines of our assault on falling scores and
failing grades in education / our war on drugs, / our defense of
the American family / and our battle against crime. You know why
we must crusade to protect American principles -- and work to
solve America's problems. //
As the elected officials out there hearing the needs of
ordinary people, you understand those problems. You know them
not from a bureaucrat's safe distance but from the hot-seat of an
elected official whose neighbors call to complain about roads /
taxes / the police / you name it. //
Many people wonder how a President can know what goes on
outside Washington, especially for families struggling to make
2
ends meet. I have read the letters of people feeling the pinch
of a tough economy. // I have traveled to 48 states since
becoming President: talking/ meeting people/ listening/ learning.
I have listened to the guidance and advice of leaders like you.
When I deliver my State of the Union Address in a few weeks,
I'll ask Congress to lay aside partisan interest just long enough
to focus on America's interest, and enact a common-sense series
of economic growth measures. // Also, because each additional
billion dollars in manufactured goods and trade means another
20,000 American jobs, I'll continue fighting to crack open
foreign markets to create domestic jobs. I'll take that message
with me on my upcoming trip to Asia. //
In the meantime, I will make sure that our agencies do
everything they can to help the people -- from getting
unemployment checks out to easing the credit crunch. / Already,
we have taken steps to help those in need -- speeding up a number
of government payments that will put $9.7 billion into the
economy during the first and second quarters of the fiscal year.
/ I am especially proud of the transportation bill which I will
be signing that will keep our traffic on the move and our economy
on the rise -- building roads, fixing bridges, and creating jobs.
still, it isn't enough -- we have to build on these
beginnings. So I hope our other initiatives are also helping
you. / For instance, our Administration has boosted state and
local law enforcement funding to $495 million -- that's in
addition to the $250 million in cash and property seized last
3
year from drug dealers through the asset forfeiture program. //
Overall, Federal aid to states and localities to fight drugs has
grown under this Administration to nearly $3 billion. // Our
Healthy Start program to cut infant mortality got a big boost
this year -- from $21 million to $65 million. That's also true
for AIDS research and treatment -- under the Ryan White Act, $200
million in AIDS prevention in FY '92 goes directly to cities. //
I also ask your support of something which can help every city -
- enterprise zones to unleash a new generation of entrepreneurs.
Too often, federal handouts come attached with strings of
red tape. Well, let's make sure the federal government tends to
its own business -- instead of lecturing you on yours. / Let's
make sure we maintain both the letter and spirit of the Executive
Order on Federalism. /
President Kennedy once said, "We will neglect our cities at
our peril, for in neglecting them we neglect the nation." / I
do not intend to neglect our cities. Nor do I intend to burden
them with Washington's version of help -- taxes, rules,
regulations, and no money. // We have learned the wisdom of
keeping government closest to the people. My Administration
wants to give local power and local responsibility to local
officials. We want to free you to do what you do best. //
I want to do my part. To do so, I need your counsel and
your wisdom. Let's work together to find new solutions to old
problems. Only then can we prepare our cities and our country
for the New American Century ahead. //
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Thank you for what you've done, and are doing. God bless
you, and your families and this great nation. Now, I'll be glad
to answer your questions.
# # # #
We have boosted funds for state and local law enforcement to
$495 million. Last year $250 million in cash and property that
was seized from drug dealers was given to state and local law
enforcement through the asset forfeiture program. That's in
addition to the $3 billion a year in state and local aid to fight
drugs. Our Healthy Start program to cut infant mortality got a big
boost this year -- from $21 million to $65 million this year
Research and treatment for AIDS continues to get big increases -
- a total of $4.4 billion in FY92. $200 million for AIDS
prevention under the Ryan White Act goes directly to cities.
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CITIES