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BUSH QUAYLE '92
TEL : 202-336-7181
Feb 12'92
16:05 No.009 P.01
BUSH 92 QUAYLE
Date: 2/12/92
Time: 4:05Am
To:
Dan McGroarty
FAX Number:
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BUSH QUAYLE '92
TEL 202-336-7181
Feb 12'92
16:05 No.009 P.02
BUSH
92
QUAYLE
Bush Quayle '92
"Get It Done"
:30 TV
FILM
AUDIO
PRESIDENT BUSH walks to
PRESIDENT BUSH, OC. over music:
CAMERA In Oval Office.
New Hampshire and our
nation have been through tough
times.
And I've given Congress a
deadline of March 20th to pass my
Plan for Economic Growth.
It will cut taxes for families,
encourage investment so
businesses can create new jobs,
and restore the value of homes
and real estate.
My plan will work -- without
big government spending.
But I need your help now to.send
a real message to Congress to get
this job done.
Anner (VO): Paid for by Bush-
Quayle '92 Primary Committee.
1030 15th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-336-7080
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16:06 No.009 P.03
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"Determined"
1/23/92
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GB head turn
Woman (VO): Mr. Bush... I have
never seen it so bad where
Tight of woman
people have to lose their homes
people don't have jobs.
GB listening
GB (VO): You can give it to me
Straight
CU 3 people
because we've known each other
for a long time.
GB face to face w/ woman
A lot of you are hurting
GB face to face w/man
Ive seen the pain in people's eyes
Constituents at table
From those who own struggling
GB listening at table
businesses
(hand on chin)
GB w/workers in factory
to those who work in them.
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GB: This state has gone through
hell
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difficult time.
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led America to victory in Desert
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Storm and the Cold War...some
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opposed him.
GB standing by people
Now the President has a plan to
seated Rt table
cut wasteful spending..
GB w/people in factory
create jobs..
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and restore home values
Cutaway to audience
to New Hampshire and the nation.
Wide shot of Congress
But the Democrats in Congress
oppose him again.
GB at mic State of Union
GB (OC): I ask the American
people to let you know they want
Cutaway to Congress
this action by March 20th. From
GB at mic State of Union
the day after that, if it must
be, the battle is joined.
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Basket Case: Democrates New '92 Strategy. (1 pp.)
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June 18, 1991
MEMORANDUM
FOR:
DAVID DEMAREST AND TONY SNOW
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY
SUBJECT: BASKET CASE DEMOCRATS NEW '92 STRATEGY
The June 15 Washington Post carries a remarkable story out
of Middleburg, VA on the Democrats' latest strategy huddle for
1992. According to the Post, the Democrats have adopted a
strategy of political triage that divides the country into
"baskets" of winnable and unwinnable states. Democratic
strategists go on to identify 13 states as unwinnable -- "so
firmly Republican in their presidential voting patterns that an
investment of cash and staff is a waste of resources."
The basket strategy is remarkable in may ways:
O The Democrats are ready now to write off more states in '92
than they won in '88. Mike Dukakis won 10 states and 111
electoral votes in 1988. The 13 states written off by the
Democrats for 1992 total 106 electoral votes. They represent a
population of close to 50 million Americans -- a full one-fifth
of the country.
O The basket strategy suggests the Democrats are no longer a
national party. 17 months before the election, they are ready to
run up the white flag.
We should do everything possible to make certain the public
hears more about the Democrats' basket strategy:
O
The President should refer to the basket strategy --
contrast it with a Republican approach that is active and
aggressive in all 50 states. Our message: the Democrats may be
ready to write off 50 million Americans, but the Republican Party
is ready to reach out to every American in every state.
O
The President should drive home this message whenever he
visits one of the "forgotten states.' The basket strategy cuts
the legs out from under State Democratic campaigns, and creates
an opening for Republicans to translate support for the President
into support for the Party. In these states, our objective
should shift from "state to slate:" we should aim at a
Republican sweep to create the coattails we need to make inroads
in Congress.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT GATES
FROM:
DANIEL MC GROARTY, SPEECHWRITING Dmcr
SUBJECT: NEW WORLD ORDER OP-ED
I am faxing the attached draft op-ed for your review at the
recommendation of David Demarest. General Scowcroft has read this
draft, and would like to find an authoritative foreign policy
expert outside the Administration to byline the piece.
Please deliver comments directly to David Demarest, who is
with the President in Kennebunkport.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 5, 1991
MEMORANDUM TO DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY DMCM
SUBJECT: ESSAY ON THE EMERGING NEW WORLD ORDER
Statement of Purpose:
One year after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, a significant number
of news accounts report the death of the New World Order. The
attached essay argues that these obituaries to an idea are
premature -- that the forward progress over the past two years far
outweighs second-order crises such as the plight of the Kurds or
unrest in Yugoslavia. The essay supplies some historical context,
recalling the three-year transition period to the last "world
order:" the bi-polar era of the Cold War.
The essay underscores the fact that the new world order is
prospective: a process characterized by an opportunity to
establish international "rules of the road" -- rules meant to
minimize instability, strengthen the forces of collective security,
and maximize the breathing space for nations making the transition
to democracy. As such, the defining conditions for the present
"time of transition" play to the President's strengths as a deft
diplomat and international leader with a sure sense of American
interests and ideals.
# # #
MC GROARTY
AUGUST 5, 1991
A year has passed since Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion
of Kuwait, in what came to be the first great challenge of the
post-Cold War era. Few would have predicted in the early hours of
August 2, 1990 that one year's time would find Kuwait liberated and
Saddam slapped down by a coalition of 28 nations cobbled together
by a U.S. President under U.N. auspices. Yet, judging by some
recent news reports, the latest casualty of the post-Gulf War world
is the "New World Order," President Bush's shorthand for the
prospects for global stability and peace.
Some trace the alleged demise of the New World Order to Saddam
Hussein's ability to weather Desert Storm (itself a questionable
premise over the long-term). Others declare that the new world
order died in the mountains of Northern Iraq with the Kurdish
refugees, or got caught in the crossfire in the Balkans. At times
it seems all the world's calamities are laid at the gravestone of
the new world order -- as if anything bad happening anywhere is
enough to trigger another obituary to an idea whose time never
came.
The purported stillbirth of this new order stands in sharp
contrast to an abundance of evidence that the old order has
breathed its last -- with no prospect of resuscitation. Witness
Eastern Europe, and the now-almost-cliched flourishing of
democracy. The Warsaw Pact expired almost unnoticed in March, and
the Comecon lingered on until June when the old Pact members pulled
the plug. But the cornerstone of the old world order -- and now
the one element most responsible for its collapse -- is the Soviet
Union's curtailed capacity to work anything from mischief to mayhem
in the world.
To see just how much has changed, consider the regional
flashpoints of the Reagan Doctrine that so dominated foreign policy
debate a few short years ago. Nicaragua, with a free and fair
election and a decade of divisive civil war now behind it, is
finally on the road to democracy. In Angola, after 16 years of
war, the communist government and anti-communist rebels have
concluded a peace pact. Afghanistan is no longer a proxy conflict
for the superpowers. In Ethiopia, indigenous rebels have toppled
a tyrannical Mengistu regime that could no longer count on its
Soviet sponsors. Even in Cambodia, a ceasefire is now in place,
and hope for a peaceful settlement is greater than it has been for
years.
But the crowning and indisputable proof of the death of the
old world order remains the Gulf War. During the Cold War, a
regional conflict of this sort would have awakened worries of
global conflagration. Instead, President Bush orchestrated a 28-
member coalition to confront Saddam as an international outlaw, the
Soviets refrained from playing the spoiler's role, and after
decades of Cold-War induced paralysis, the UN performed as a true
parliament of nations at every critical point during the conflict.
Cooperation between the U.S. and Soviet Union has carried into
the post-Gulf War period. One year to the day after Iraq's
invasion, Presidents Bush and Gorbachev announced at the Moscow
Summit joint sponsorship of a Middle East Peace Conference.
Taken together, these developments prove beyond doubt that
the old order has ended, and the prospect of a new order is on the
horizon.
The opportunities presented by this new world order should be
clear. With the end of the East-West rivalry, we have the chance
to clear away the dangers of large-scale armed conflict for a more
mutually profitable competition of an economic sort. History and
human nature prove the world will never rid itself of the urge to
commit aggression. The new world order does not mean the absence
of conflict. As President Bush has said many times, "we have not
entered an era of perpetual peace. "
The point now is that the peace-loving nations of the world -
- with the freedom-loving nations of the world at their core --
have it within their means to deter conflict and, if necessary, to
act in concert to defeat aggression. As much as we anguish over
their fate, the existence of Kurdish refugees or ethnic unrest in
Yugoslavia do not refute the fundamental fact that a new order is
now emerging.
Yet in significant respects, the new world order the President
speaks about is not new at all. It bears a strong resemblance to
an earlier vision of America and its place in the world a dream
dashed in the aftermath of two world wars. This vision of a new
order has always been consonant with American interests and ideals.
Those ready to close the door on the new world order are
guilty of monumental short-sightedness. The last "world order" -
- the one the world came to know as the Cold War era -- was
arguably almost three years in the making: From the close of World
War II in August 1945 -- with the U.S.-Soviet wartime alliance
intact -- to June 1948, when the Berlin Blockade dispelled any
lingering doubts about the USSR's aggressive designs. As the
blockade wore on, Washington was the scene of discussions that led
to the formation of NATO -- an alliance explicitly aimed against
Soviet expansionism. The USSR had come full circle, from ally to
enemy -- and old order had given way to new, in three years' time.
The path that took us from shaking hands with Ivan across the
Elbe to staring him down across the barriers in Berlin was by no
means a straight line. Viewed from the ground -- that is to say,
viewed from in the midst of history, where we are forced to live
it -- much that later seemed preordained was then anything but
clear. Witness in 1946 the shock and consternation that greeted
Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, which historical hindsight deems
nothing short of prophetic. In spite of Churchill's warnings, even
as late as the summer of 1947 delegates from the USSR attended a
planning conference to pave the way for possible Soviet
participation in the Marshall Plan.
Compare that "transition timeline" to our own circumstances.
Dating the crumbling of the old order from the collapse of the
Berlin Wall in November 1989 -- or even to July 1989, when
Solidarity candidates took their seats besides the communist old
guard in the Polish Parliament --- puts the endpoint of a similar
three-year transition period into the summer or fall of 1992.
Given that the past two years have witnessed the collapse of
communism, the peaceful end of forty years of Cold War without a
shot being fired; given that, in the past six months, a UN-
sanctioned and U.S.-led coalition waged forty days of hyper-war
against a regime that once counted the Soviet Union as an ally;
given that every day brings new word of unrest and worse in the
Balkans and among the restive Republics of the USSR -- given this
whirlwind of change, who can be so bold to assume the next 12 to
18 months will bring no new surprises?
The old order is no more -- gone the way of East Germany and
the Berlin Wall, Nicolae Ceausescu and the Iron Curtain. A new
world order will take its place. This time, the community of free
nations, with America in the lead, can make good the dreams of
earlier eras. We can expect twists and turns, setbacks and missed
chances. But the watchword of this singular moment remains
opportunity -- a chance to secure enduring peace, to create the
breathing space for freedom that eluded us in 1919 and 1945.
In a famous formulation dating from the war that shaped the
last old order, Churchill warned that "this is not the end. It is
not even the beginning of the end. But it is perhaps, the end of
the beginning." In our own quest to shape a new world order, we
have not yet witnessed the end of the new beginning, and a new
world remains within our reach.
# # #
SCHEDULE FOR TONY SNOW
AUGUST 23, 1991
CALL PENNY ROSS
GET HAIR CUT
12:00PM
LUNCH WITH DAN JAHN
W.H. MESS
1:00PM
SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR
NANCY -- (TRUST ME, I
NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN
GET. )
WORK ON SPEECHES FOR WEEKEND
NEXT WEEK - WORK ON FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
FORM.
PRINCETON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Central Office
TO:
Tony Snow
FROM: Dick Denoyer
DATE: July 24, 1991
Enclosed you will find copies of
the songs we plan to use on Orientation
Day. Also, I have enclosed copies of the
letters I spoke to you about.
Looking forward to seeing you on
August 26!
FROM A DISTANCE
From a distance, the world looks blue and green,
And the snowcapped mountains white.
From a distance, the ocean meets the stream
And the eagle takes to flight.
From a distance there is harmony,
And it echoes through the land.
It's the voice of hope, It's the voice of peace,
It's the voice of every man.
From a distance, we all have enough,
And no one is in need.
There are no guns, no bombs and no disease,
No hungry mouths to feed.
From a distance, we are instruments,
Marching in a common band.
Playing songs of hope, playing songs of peace,
They' re the songs of every man.
And God is watching us, God is watching us,
God is watching us from a distance.
From a distance, you look like my friend
Even though we are at war.
From a distance I just cannot comprehend
What all this fighting is for.
From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land.
It's the hope of hopes, It's the love of loves,
It's the heart of every man.
It's the hope of hopes, It's the love of loves,
This is the song of every man.
And God is watching us, God is watching us.
God is watching us from a distance.
Oh, God is watching us. God is watching.
God is watching us
from a distance.
MUSICAL ELEMENTS
What musical elements do you hear in this song?
That's What Friends Are For
Words and music by
Carole Bayer Sager and Burt Bacharach
I
ne-ver thought I'd feel this way
1. And as far as I'm con cerned
2. Well you came and o pen - ed me.
- I'm glad I got the chance to say
that I do be lieve - I
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way - I
love you.
And
if
you should ev - er
go
a -- way -
thank you.
And
then
for the times when we're - a part -
well then close your eyes and try
to feel the way - we do to day
well then close your eyes and know these words are com - ing from my heart -
And then if you can - re mem - ber
2
member
%
Refrain
Keep smil - ing
keep shin - ing know-ing you - can al - ways count on
me
for sure
that's what friends - are for.
of
of
1.&2. For good times
and bad - times
3. In good - times
and bad - times
I'll be on - your side for ev -
er
more.
That's what friends -
are
1.
2.
D.S.
SS
3.
=
for.
for.
for.
THAT'S WHAT
FRIENDS ARE FOR
3
MELODIES BUILT ON A MAJOR SCALE
When melodies, or parts of melodies, are based on a scale,
they are easier to play and sing.
Look at the notation for "Lean on Me." Find two lines that
are mostly scale-wise.
Find the D.S., or dal segno, symbol in the first ending. This
means to repeat from the sign, $.
Lean on Me
Words and music by Bill Withers
C
F
C
G7
Some-times in our lives
we all have pain
we all have sor
-
row.
c
F
C
G7
C
But
if we are wise
we know that there's
al-ways to-mor - row. Lean on
c
F
C
G7 C
me when you're not strong
and I'll be your friend
I'll help you car - ry - on
c
F
c
G7
c
for it won't be long
'til I'm gon-na need
some-bod-y to lean
on.
C
F
c
G
Please - swal-low your pride
if I have things
you need to bor
-
row -
120
C
F
C
for
no - one can fill
those of your needs
that you won't let -
%
G7
C
c
G7
C
show.. You just call on me, broth-er, when you need a hand, - we all
G7
C
C
F
need some-bod-y to lean
on.
I just might have a prob-lem that
)
Omit
G7
C
G7
C 2nd time
you'll un-der-stand. - We all need some-bod-y to lean
on. 1. Lean on
2.
C
F
C
me when you're not strong
and I'll be your friend,
I'll help you car -
If there is a load
you have to bear
that you can't_
G7
C
F
ry
on
for
it won't be long
'til I'm gon - na need -
car
-
ry,
I'm
right up the road.
I'll share your load -
1.
2.
C
G7
c
D.S.
C
G7
C
-
some-bod-y to lean
on. You just
if you just call
me.
How do the first four pitches in the C major scale relate to
"Lean on Me"?
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Princeton City School District
25 West Sharon Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Office of the
Superintendent
June 24, 1991
President George Bush
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear President Bush:
Over the past ten years, we have witnessed the most thorough and sustained
effort to reform the American public education system in our history. National
goals for education are worthwhile and demonstrate that we in America are pull-
ing together to make our educational systems the best in the world. Admit-
tedly, there is need for improvement in the field of education, and we have
known for a long time that education's problems are interrelated with numerous
other problems in our society which affect the family and its ability to send
well-nourished, eager-to-learn children to school.
Some of the problems that need to be addressed simultaneously with the
problems of education and should share the reform spotlight are as follows:
The number of the socioeconomically deprived is significantly in-
creasing in our large urban centers and rural areas. The cost of
welfare programs, the homeless, and unemployed is also growing.
Likewise, the number of children without enough to eat and the
crime in these areas continues to increase.
Sale of illegal drugs is a $50,000,000,000+ underground industry
in our country. Drug trafficking keeps legitimate industries
from lowering their prices for consumer goods and services due to
the supply of money being used for drugs. Further, substantial
tax revenue is lost due to this underground industry. Even
though the national economy and treasury are affected by this
illegal drug industry, its most devastating effect is on chil-
dren, adults, and society.
Failures of savings and loans and banks will cost the taxpayers
an estimated $580,000,000,000. These failures, plus the predic-
tion of more to come, should be of great concern.
Stockbrokers' and investors' misuse of information to reap large
capital gains in the stock, bond, and commodities markets will
affect the future economy. Inside traders affect the prices of
stocks, bonds, and commodities and cheat small investors who do
not have "inside" information. This breaks down trust in the
President George Bush
June 24, 1991
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market place and inhibits our willingness to invest in our coun-
try's future.
Greedy "take-over" specialists have cost thousands of people
their jobs and destroyed well-established companies and many
investors.
Special interest groups provide some politicians campaign funds
and monetary gifts to get legislation passed or to control regu-
lations that benefit only a few individuals or a company at the
expense of the general public. This practice should be abol-
ished at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Pollution of our air and streams has been discussed for years
and has a great impact on our planet and its inhabitants. Leg-
islators and citizens should be deeply concerned about this
matter since it has a profound effect on their health and the
health and welfare of future generations.
A three-trillion dollar national debt, plus over six trillion
dollars in outstanding loans that most likely will not be paid
back, is a severe problem. This large national debt has a
drastic effect on our economy and ability to compete in the
world market.
Business espionage and paybacks cost other businesses and con-
sumers extra dollars at the market place.
In many instances, bankruptcy laws are too lenient. There have
been 40,000 plus bankruptcies during the past year. Many citi-
zens are financially and emotionally affected by these bankrupt-
cies which may be caused by economic conditions, poor management,
and/or someone trying to get rich at the expense of others.
As an educator of thirty years, I truly appreciate the attention your
administration is giving to our nation's schools. However, let us be candid.
The reform spotlight must also provide more momentum for solving the problems
of the structures on which our schools stand. It seems to me that, if we can
develop goals for education, both short- and long-term, we should be able to
develop similar goals for the types of problems described. As adults in our
society, it is our responsibility to seek out truth and strive for individual
and societal perfection using our knowlege, appreciations, understandings,
skills, and values in problem solving and making good decisions. In our school
district, we have been and will continue doing our share in developing caring,
dynamic problem solvers.
These areas warrant the attention of citizens, Congress, and the President
of the United States. Both short- and long-term solutions for these problems
President George Bush
June 24, 1991
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are imperative. These goals and plans must be marketed like education has been
on the local, state, and national levels in recent years.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Denoyer, Ph.D.
Superintendent
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United States Senate
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20510
July 10, 1991
Dr. Richard Denoyer
Princeton City School District
25 West Sharon Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Dear Dr. Denoyer:
Thank you for forwarding a copy of your recent letter to
President Bush.
As you know, President Bush has proposed a plan to
improve our nation's schools by creating national standards
and a voluntary nationwide testing system, encouraging
businesses to become involved in developing non-traditional
learning programs, and establishing "New American
Schools." The President is also advocating "school choice"
so that parents could send their children to public, private
or parochial schools.
While I am pleased that the President has decided to
give education the attention it deserves and I believe that
his goals are laudable, I am not convinced that his plan will
improve education in this country. There are several pieces
of educational reform legislation currently being reviewed by
Congress, including the Strengthening Education for American
Families Act. This legislation has been reported by the
Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources to the full
Senate for consideration.
I strongly believe that we, as a nation, must commit
ourselves to improving our schools. While much of education
policy is and should be decided at the state and local
levels, the federal government can play a lead role in
educational reform. I look forward to working with my
colleagues in putting together the best package possible to
strengthen education and to make progress in reaching the
national education goals.
Dr. Richard Denoyer
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I appreciate having the benefit of your views on this
important matter. If I can be of assistance in the future,
please do not hesitate to contact me again.
Best regards.
Sincerely,
John Glenn Glem
United States Senator
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RECV'D JUL 15 1991
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Richard A. Denoyer, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Princeton City School District
25 West Sharon Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Dear Doctor:
Thank you for letting me know your concerns and suggestions regarding
the reform of the American public education system. I appreciate
having your educated opinion in this matter, and I agree that
improvements in the quality of our educational system and in society in
general is needed.
Despite the efforts of many dedicated teachers, administrators and
parents, our educational system has fallen behind many other countries.
New strategies must be developed to reverse this trend before it's too
late. Many of these strategies are bold, but many simply are aimed at
"getting back to the basics." We need increased parental involvement
in their child's education and parental accountability for attendance
and conduct of their child. We need to encourage partnerships on the
federal, state, local, and private sectors that would get children in
pre school so they will be prepared for their more formal education.
We need improved discipline in the classroom to be a priority of every
school district so that unruly children do not adversely affect the
education of others.
The future of education in our country must be a priority. What is
needed is a commitment from all sectors of society to improve our
educational system. You may be assured that I will lend my support to
those initiatives that offer the best chance of improving our
educational system.
Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me on this very
important and timely issue. I hope that you will continue to advise me
on those issues that are important to you.
Sincerely
CHARLES J. LUKEN
Member of Congress
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 26, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVE DEMAREST
FROM:
RON KAUFMAN
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SUBJECT:
ATTACHED FROM GOVERNOR TOMMY THOMPSON
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TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
State of Wisconsin
March 19, 1992
The President
The White House
Washington D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Your visit to Wisconsin this week was extremely sucessful. I thoroughly
enjoyed your visit and appreciated the opportunity to speak with you over lunch.
As I mentioned during lunch, I sponsored a resolution calling for a presidential
line Item veto at the National Governors' Association winter meeting. This
resolution was adopted by a unanimous voice vote.
My line item veto authority has been a powerful tool in keeping Wisconsin's
budget balanced and taxes under control. I have used my authority to eliminate
more than $140 million in wasteful spending and save Wisconsin taxpayers more
than $600 million in added taxes.
Presidential line item veto authority would allow you to. eliminate wasteful
government spending and pork barrel projects. Clearly, the nation's governors
agree.
I have included a copy of the resolution for your review.
Sincerely,
TOMMY Jonny Ga THOMPSON
Governor
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Room 115 East. State Capital. P.O. Box 7863, Mudison. Wisconsin 53707 (608)266-1212 FAX 267-8983
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
State of Wisconsin
PRESIDENTIAL LINE-ITEM VETO AUTHORITY
THE NATION'S GOVERNORS EXPRESS THEIR STRONG SUPPORT OF NGA POLICY
A-9.3.1 CALLING FOR A LINE-ITEM VETO AUTHORITY FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES. FORTY-THREE OF THE NATION'S GOVERNORS HAVE THIS AUTHORITY
AND HAVE FOUND IT TO BE A VALUABLE AND EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR CONTROLLING
STATE SPENDING AND BALANCING STATE BUDGETS.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S INABILITY TO CONTROL SPENDING HAS LED TO A
MASSIVE FEDERAL DEFICIT THAT THREATENS THE NATION'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY,
AND ADDS ADDITIONAL BURDENS ON THE STATES.
THE GOVERNORS BELIEVE THAT GIVING THE PRESIDENT THE LINE-ITEM VETO
AUTHORITY WILL HELP RESTRAIN FEDERAL SPENDING, BALANCE THE FEDERAL BUDGET
AND ASSIST IN ELIMINATING UNFUNDED FEDERAL MANDATES ON THE STATES.
THEREFORE, THE NATION'S GOVERNORS URGE THE CONGRESS TO PASS A
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO EMPOWER THE PRESIDENT WITH A LINE-ITEM VETO
AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO APPROPRIATIONS LEGISLATION.
Room 115 East. State Capitol. PO Box 7863. Mudison. Wisconsin 53707 (608) 266-1212 FAX (608) 267-8983
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TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
State of Wisconsin
February 6, 1992
The President
The White House
Washington
Dear Mr. President:
You will be happy to know that the nation's governors unanimously support
presidential line-item veto authority.
Enclosed, please find a copy of the resolution I successfully put forth
at the Annual Winter Meeting of the National Governors' Association
urging Congress to pass a constitutional amendment empowering you with
the line-item veto authority.
We believe you should have the power to say NO, just as forty-three of
the nation's governors do. The line-item veto authority will allow you
to restrain spending. balance the federal budget and eliminated unfunded
mandates on the states. These are things the Congress has been unable to
do on their own.
I look forward to my continued work as part of the Bush Team!
Warm regards.
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
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March 12, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR SAM SKINNER
FROM:
LAMAR ALEXANDER
WHAT THE PRESIDENT CAN BE DOING AND SAYING ABOUT EDUCATION FROM
SUPER TUESDAY THROUGH THE CONVENTION
1. Getting the talk right -- Let speechwriters turn the attached
policy into a few paragraphs of rhetoric and use it over and over
and over again: "When I think of America in the year 2000 I think
of a nation of students educating ourselves throughout our
lifetimes at the best system of schools, colleges and universities
in the world. This will take revolutionary changes. Business as
usual will not help us reach our six ambitious national education
goals."
2. Prepare for Second Term -- The President hosts small one hour
private sessions every 10 days to talk about and get comfortable
with his second term plans for education and how he should go about
talking about this to the American people.
WHERE THE PRESIDENT GOES AND WHAT HE SAYS -- The President should
seize the initiative on education, make it his by a sustained
series of public appearances that make clear his agenda, where he
thinks the nation ought to go, what it ought to do in order to
become a nation of students educating ourselves at the best system
of schools, colleges and universities in the world. All of the
following ideas are either approved and part of the budget, or are.
now being worked out with OMB.
1. Draw the line with Congress -- The President should
invite bipartisan congressional leaders to the White
House immediately (before April 1). Tell them: "I won't
sign business as usual legislation for our schools. We
need revolutionary changes if our children are going to
meet the six national education goals by the year 2000.
That means support for world class standards, new
curriculum frameworks and a voluntary national
examination system. It means giving teachers more
opportunity for training and more flexibility spending
federal funds in their classrooms, giving communities
help in creating truly break-the-mold New American
Schools, and giving middle- and low-income families more
of the same choices of schools for their children that
wealthy families already have."
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2. A bold Republican initiative for working Americans
-- Invite Republican congressional leaders to the White
House. Let them tell the President about their amendment
to the higher education bill. They will say: "Let's
create a $25,000 lifetime line of credit for education
and job training for every American which can be paid
back out of earnings collected by the IRS. This will
give working men and women and their children a better
chance for a better job and a better life." The
President can offer his support and use this for the rest
of the year.
3. Drawing the line with Congress again -- When
Congress does not act by March 20 and the April 1
deadline for authorizing the use of $100 million
appropriated for AMERICA 2000 passes, criticize the
Congress: "Congress has missed not only my deadline but
its own deadline. Worse than that, all Congress is
thinking about passing is more of the same, business as
usual. We need revolutionary changes: world-class
standards and a voluntary national examination system;
training and flexibility for teachers; break-the-mold New
American Schools; more choices of schools for families."
4. Celebrate the first birthday of AMERICA 2000 (April
18) -- Celebrate the first anniversary of AMERICA 2000 by
making one or two visits the week before to cities
working hard to become an AMERICA 2000 community (e.g.:
Omaha, Memphis, Las Cruces, etc.). "Forty states, led by
Governors of both parties -- more than 1000 communities
-- have accepted my challenge to become AMERICA 2000
communities. This is how America will create the best
system of schools in the world by the turn of the
century, community-by-community. This is how we can help
our children reach the six ambitious national education
goals we established in Charlottesville in 1989."
Another visit in May to Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Chamber of Commerce Community Education Summit -- (May
22) Major POTUS address on education. Organizers expect
"thousands" of citizens attending. Community has made a
strong commitment to AMERICA 2000 and made rapid strides
on standards and testing. Trip should include visit to
Johnson C. Smith University's Kiddie Kollege.
5. World Class Standards and Testing -- Go to Nashville
on April 3-4 (or videoconference) to address 15,000 math
teachers: "You are one more reason for America to value
its teachers. You led the way. You got out in front,
established clear and high standards for what our
children should know and be able to do about math. We
are working together to create voluntary American
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Achievement Tests so parents and communities can know how
their kids and schools are doing. We want them to be
able to live, work and compete with kids growing up in
Seoul, Tokyo and Berlin."
6.
"Opportunity Scholarships" -- Go to Milwaukee, check
on the progress of Polly Williams and Gov. Thompson's
program to help poor families attend private schools: "I
have included in my new budget a half billion dollars to
create one million new thousand dollar scholarships for
children of middle- and low-income families. The only
restriction would be that families be able to use this
scholarship at any lawfully operating school. This is
fair to families, will put money into the schools that
help children who need the most help, and will unleash
competitive forces that will make all schools better. It
is federal support for a kind of state or local GI Bill
for Kids. It is, in effect, a Pell grant for elementary
and high school students. It will help to create the
best system of elementary and high schools in the world
just as the GI Bill and Pell grants have helped to create
the best system of colleges and universities in the
world. For Houston, for example, this would be $100
million new federal dollars into the hands of middle- and
low-income families to be spent in the schools that serve
their children.
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7.
New American Schools -- Go to almost any city, visit
a break-the-mold school with Ted Sizer, or Jim Comer, or
Hank Levin. "We must rethink our schools from top to
bottom. We must break the mold, make revolutionary
changes, invent schools that meet the needs of children
the way children are growing up today. More than 700 of
the most creative teams in America are competing for the
$200 million that the New American Schools Development
Corporation will be giving to design teams that will in
turn help communities everywhere create a new generation
of new American schools, the best schools in the world."
8. Head Start and Parental Responsibility -- Go to
National Meeting of Elementary School Principals in New
Orleans, April 31: "We know Head Start helps. That is
why I have pushed for a 127 percent increase in funding
for Head Start during my four years while the federal
budget as a whole was going up only 25 percent.
Beginning next year Head Start will be available for
every four-year-old. But, in the end, it is the parent
who must make certain the child is born healthy, loved,
read to, listened to, cared for. The family makes a
difference. Every teacher knows this."
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9. Flexibility -- Meet with teachers anywhere about
this: "I can't think of a better example of the
difference between what Washington thinks and what
America thinks about this. I have yet to meet a teacher
who does not think that she and her colleagues could not
help children more if they had more flexibility in the
way they spend the $12 billion in more than 70 federal
elementary and secondary programs. Yet Congress won't
move. I think everybody against the idea of giving
teachers more flexibility in the classroom must live in
Washington, D.C."
10. Retraining Teachers -- Go to a Teachers or
Principals Academy, lots of places: "One thing is
certain -- if we are going to have new world-class
standards, and different curriculum frameworks, and New
American Schools, if we are going to expect so much more
of our children we must be prepared for a period of
massive retraining of teachers. That is why I have
recommended that Congress provide funds to begin
Governors Academies for teachers of math, science,
English, history and geography in every state. That is
why we have refocused $2.1 billion of federal math and
science education programs on teacher retraining."
11. Education and Job Training for working Americans and
their Children -- Go to any community college, or to the
national convention of community colleges in Phoenix on
April 12 (or videoconference) "When I think of America
in the year 2000, I think of a nation of students,
Americans of all ages, throughout their lifetimes
educating themselves in the best system of schools,
colleges and universities in the world. This means we
must give working men and women and their children a
$25,000 lifetime line of credit for education and job
training which may be paid back from earnings collected
by the IRS. It means we should let the working mother,
who can only take one class at a time while she is
working and managing her family, be eligible for our
federal grants and loans to continue her education."
12. The Armed Forces helping to create the best schools
in the world -- The President should take Cheney and
Alexander to a conference in Los Angeles, direct them to
implement a plan for how the armed forces can work with
Los Angeles and other school districts to create schools
for kids that aren't making it in regular schools: "If
we can put missiles down smokestacks, we can create the
best schools in the world for our children. As we cut
back on military spending, we should take some of this
brain power, equipment and dollars to help our cities
with some of their toughest educational problems."
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13. Colleges and Universities -- Commencement address:
"We have the best system of colleges and universities in
the world. We are the world grand champions of science
and technology. That is why I have recommended record
levels of R&D spending. That is why I have recommended
record increases in federal funds to help families pay
for college costs. That is why I have recommended
letting students deduct from their federal taxes the
interest on student loans and to withdraw money without
penalty from their IRAs for education. Today one of
every two four-year-college students has a federal grant
or loan to help pay college costs. We must use the
principles that have helped to create the best system of
colleges and universities in the world to help to create
the best elementary and high schools in the world by the
turn of the century."
14. Design Teams -- In mid to late June the New American
Schools Development Corporation will announce the 20-30
award winners from the nearly 700 design teams submitting
bids. The President should meet with a few of these
teams, perhaps at the proposed geographical location of
the school and speak with them about their winning
"break-the-mold" ideas.
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Clayton Yuetter
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WASHINGTON
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April 14, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
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PROPOSED REMARKS FOR LEHIGH VALLEY 2000
I. SUMMARY
On Thursday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. you will deliver remarks
to 2,000 members of the Lehigh Valley community, in the Dieruff
High School gymnasium in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley
was one of the first communities to accept the America 2000
challenge.
The audience includes over 1,300 Dieruff ninth through
twelfth graders, 400 Lehigh Valley 2000 task force members,
business leaders, parents, teachers and elected officials.
II. DISCUSSION
Your remarks, (approximately 20 minutes / teleprompter)
focus on the fifth reform -- education. Please note that you
speak two days before the first anniversary of America 2000.
You announce a new initiative, Lifetime Earning Credits, on
page 6.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LEHIGH VALLEY 2000
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My thanks to the parents, the teachers and the staff.
from maybe kids,
Thanks also to all the folks here from Allentown and Easton and
Bethlehem -- the leading lights of Lehigh Valley. Last but not
least, let me say hello to the students of Dieruff High. //
nid a john spees
It's astonishing to be here with the Class of '92 as a
graduate of the Class of '42. // I realize the world I thought
of as new -- for you is, well, history. //
Look at the world you'll soon call your own -- at the pace
also
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of change we've come to expect: each day, we see history played
little
out in the headlines. Old empires expire -- new worlds are born.
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In the past six months alone, we've seen the birth of 18 new
nations. [[Who knows how many there'll be by the time you take
that big geography final. ]]
But the challenges we face -- the sheer complexity of our
world -- can't obscure the basic values that guide this Nation.
Times change, but truths endure. I'm talking about the big
issues that shape our world -- about the values close to home.
Everything I've done -- I've done to preserve and advance three
precious legacies: strong families. Good jobs. A world at
peace.
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Securing those legacies has been my mission as President --
and it will be my mission today and every day, now and for the
next four years. //
Right now, here in Allentown and across America, the number
one concern is the economy -- and turning this economy around,
creating jobs, is the mission that matters most. Listen to what
people say about the economy. Get beneath the cold statistics -
- down to the real heart of this issue. People want to know
whether they can keep the job they've got -- and whether they're
on track for a better one. For their kids -- for each one of the
students here today -- parents have got grander visions: not
just a job -- a career. Work that means more than simply making
ends meet: Work that gives real meaning to your life. //
People have a right to ask: what is government's role in
all of this? / No, we can't legislate the American Dream. But
government can serve as a catalyst for change -- clearing away
the obstacles to economic growth and the unnecessary costs of
doing business. Expanding the opportunities for aggressive
businesses and enterprising individuals to create new jobs.
Training and educating our children -- giving you the tools of
thought you'll need to compete in the new world economy. //
The fate of America's economic future rests on five key
reforms: On free and fair trade -- our ability to break down
barriers, open new markets to American goods. Our future rests
on legal reform -- on ending the explosion of litigation that
strains our patience and saps our economy. On health care reform
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-- opening up access to all Americans, controlling the run-away
cost of health care without sacrificing choice and quality. On
government reform -- because only if we reverse a generation of
creeping bureaucracy, only if we restore limits to government,
can we restore public trust.
Finally, the reason I've come to Lehigh Valley today: our
future depends on education reform -- our ability to
revolutionize -- literally re-invent our schools. VI
Education represents a perfect community of interest:
between the individual and society -- between one generation and
the next. Between the proud history we must pass on -- and the
path-breaking future we must create. // And in terms of
America's economic future -- education is nothing less than a
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matter of economic survival. //
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You've seen the news stories. You've heard the statistics.
job.
Anyone who worries about slack productivity or a bad balance of
trade ought to be alarmed about our children's test scores.
Millions of students work hard, millions of dedicated teachers do
their best -- and still, in one test after another, America's
children score at or near the bottom ranks of international
achievement. 11
We don't need another test to tell us something is wrong
with our schools. For the sake of every student here today,
we've got to shake off any sense of complacency -- and shake up
the status quo.
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Here in Lehigh Valley, that's a lesson you learned years
ago. You didn't wait for word from Washington. You didn't stand
back and watch another generation of kids get less education than
they deserved. This community took a direct interest in what was
going on in the classroom. This community took action. //
I took office determined to put the power of the Presidency
behind change. More than two years ago, we took a strong first
step. Working together with the nation's Governors, we set six
ambitious goals for the year 2000: We agreed we must raise the
high-school graduation rate to 90%. We must be first in the
world in math and science. We must put in place a system of
World Class Standards -- and tests to measure students' progress.
By the year 2000, every American adult must be literate. Every
American child must start school ready to learn -- and every
American school must be free of drugs, free from the violence
that today too often follows our kids into the classroom. Let
me sum up the six goals this way: Together, by the year 2000, we
must create the best schools in the world for our children. //
Let me share a story Lamar told me about a little girl, a
4th Grader named Ariane Williams. At the kick-off for New
Orleans 2000, she stood up -- and here's what she said: "These
goals are not They're not just the Governors'
goals. They are the nation's goals." / That little girl got
the message -- and so do you.
Goals define the mission. They tell us where we want to go
-- not how to get there. That's why, nearly one year ago to the
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day, I mapped out a strategy I call America 2000: a plan to
revolutionize American education. To put an end to business as
usual: to break the mold -- build a new generation of American
schools.
Two days from now, we'll mark the first anniversary of
America 2000. Let me share with you today a kind of "report
card" on what we've accomplished. / In one year's time, we've
seen America 2000 catch fire all across this country. Already,
43 states and more than 1000 communities -- from Grand Junction,
Colorado to Lewiston, Maine -- have joined the America 2000
crusade. Everywhere, people like you are working to break down
the barriers between the classroom and the community -- to spark
a grass-roots revolution to re-invent the American school.
But, you know that story -- because Lehigh Valley has led
the way. //
I want to share with you an old African proverb that's the
motto of Minnesota 2000: "It takes an entire village to educate
one child."
And that is what it takes -- because education doesn't just
happen in the classroom. It doesn't start at 8:20 each morning
and end at 5 to 3:00. All of us lead busy lives -- but we must
never be too busy to read to our kids. To teach them right from
wrong. To take an interest in the things they worry about and
wonder at -- to listen, really listen, to what they say. We owe
it to our children, and to ourselves, to see that we live in
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communities that care about education -- communities where
learning can happen.
You've got every right to ask: What can Washington do to
help? Here's one way we can. Today, I want to announce a new
legislative initiative: a Lifetime Education and Training
would how dosit
Account -- a line of credit, a package of grants and loans worth
$25,000 dollars to every eligible American, to use to further
their education or acquire new job skills to make the most of
their abilities. // I've said before if we want to compete in
the 21st Century, we've got to become a nation of students.
To do that, we've got to take a new approach to the old
notions of "student aid." Think of the working Mom, balancing
her responsibility for her family and her job against her own
hopes for the future. She'd take one college course at a time -
- but she doesn't qualify right now for the grant or loan that
would help pay tuition. Our Lifetime Education and Training
Account would help her get back into the classroom. / Here's
the message for the students here today -- and for their parents,
too: Education doesn't end with graduation. Learning has got to
be a life-long pursuit. //
I came to Lehigh -- to one of the first communities to join
the America 2000 crusade -- to set the agenda for the second year
of America 2000. Our next step forward depends on our success in
building a consensus for change around four core ideas -- four
ways to build on what we've begun: to transform the federal
government into a catalyst for real education reform.
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First, if we're serious about reaching our goals, we must set
World Class Standards in five core subjects -- and establish a
series of voluntary American Achievement Tests to measure our
children's progress.
Second, we've got to grant states and local school districts
relief from Federal rules and regulations that limit their
ability to improve educational achievement and do nothing to help
us meet our national goals. Our teachers and principals deserve
flexibility -- freedom to use their front-line experience on what
works best in their schools to meet federal goals.
Right now, federal rules force schools to stick with
outdated tests -- rather than go with new ones and risk the loss
of millions of dollars in federal funds. In other cases, federal
restrictions result in sprinkling remedial instruction in equal
but ineffective amounts across large numbers of children --
instead of focusing enough time and energy to make a real
difference for kids who need it most.
Has anyone asked the teachers here today: does that make
sense? How can we ask you to teach -- and then tie your hands?
Third, we've got to launch a wide-open effort to create New
American Schools -- at least one in every Congressional District
across the country. Lehigh Valley is hard at work on its plan to
make this community home to its own New American School.
These break-the-mold schools won't conform to any one
blueprint. Some may make a quantum leap forward into tomorrow's
technologies. Others may seek to reach the future by restoring
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older traditions, the discipline -- and disciplines -- of an
earlier era. Each one of these schools would be a laboratory of
learning -- a living example of how we can re-invent American
education. All we need now from Congress is the seed money to
help people like you translate ideas into action.
Fourth, we must create an incentive to improve education by
promoting school choice. For far too long, we've shielded our
schools from competition -- allowed the system a damaging
monopoly-power over students. Well, just as monopolies are bad
for the economy -- they're bad for our kids. Every parent should
have the power to choose which school is best for his child --
public, private or religious. //
Look at America's college students. Our university system
is the envy of the world. Each year, we make over $20 billion
dollars in federal grants and loans directly to students -- to
use at the university of their choice. No one asks whether they
enroll at Penn or Penn State -- at Villanova or Lehigh or
Lafayette. It's time we make the same choice available to all
parents from the moment their children go to school. Whether
it's public or parochial school, yeshiva or bible school -- let
parents, not the government, decide. //
And let's be clear: if we deny parents school choice --
let's recognize who's hurt worst by the status quo. It's not the
well-to-do. It's not the upper middle class. It's not any one
of us who ever went house-hunting with a map of the good school
9
districts. / Deny people school choice, and the ones you hurt
most are the Middle Class and lower -- and especially the poor.
That's why choice is catching on in some of the hardest-hit
neighborhoods in this nation. Talk to parents spearheading the
school choice crusade -- people like Polly Williams in Milwaukee.
They'll tell you how the lack of choice left them powerless to
force change -- how a public school bureaucracy turned students
into statistics and parents into pawns. Look at Milwaukee today
-- pioneering school choice, giving poor parents control, and
poor children pride. Look at the schools in East Harlem -- where
teachers put their names on waiting lists to get a chance to
Canan
teach in a choice school. They can't wait to stand in front of a
classroom of children who want to be there -- who want to learn.
Choice works -- and here's why. When our students are a
captive audience, our schools have no incentive to improve. What
competition brings to the economy -- choice can bring to
education. Say what you want about reforming our schools: If
you're for change -- you're for school choice.
These four ideas are generating interest and enthusiasm
And Heir best is and choser
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among Governors and mayors -- Democrats and Republicans -- among
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business leaders from Ed Donley and the Allentown-Lehigh County
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students and parents and principals -- everyone at every level
who understands the need for change.
Everyone, that is, except the leaders of the U.S. Congress.
At a moment when the consensus for change seems to be
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10
reaching critical mass, on Capitol Hill you can watch the last
stand of the status quo. Forces there are waging a last-ditch
effort to put the brakes on change -- to preserve the business-
as-usual approach that brought us the present crisis in
education.
Take a look at the bill now winding its way through the
Congress -- and what it does to the four path-breaking ideas I
mentioned a moment ago.
As part of America 2000, I asked Congress for funds for New
American Schools -- $545 million from now until 1994. Last year,
Congress set aside $100 million dollars for 1992 -- and set a
deadline of April 1 to decide how the money would be used. This
month, that self-imposed deadline came and went --- wiping out any
chance for Congress to make a start on New American Schools this
year. For 1993, the House plans more of the same: the bill
under consideration right now would funnel more than $800 million
into existing business-as-usual state bureaucracies -- and not a
penny for the new experimental schools we need and the American
people want.
We asked Congress for authority to help develop World Class
Standards and American Achievement Tests -- tools that would help
us measure our students' progress -- and assess the return we're
getting for our education dollars. / The House of
Representatives is threatening an amendment to deny the Education
Department the right to fund even a study of standards or tests.
11
Finally, we asked the Congress to fund pilot programs to
promote school choice -- programs to help poor families in six
American cities. Under heavy pressure from the education lobby,
House and Senate leaders have stripped any mention of school
choice out of their bills. //
Instead of supporting America 2000, the bill Congress claims
will help our schools is an exercise in cynicism -- call it the
Status Quo Schools Act of 1992. So today, let me serve notice to
education lobby and their friends back on Capitol Hill: I will
not let Congress spend a billion dollars on a business-as-usual
bill -- and call it education reform.
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Congress can drag its feet -- but it can't stop change.
throto
Lehigh Valley is living proof of the words of the great Abraham
Lincoln: "Revolutions do not go backward." There is a time
early in every revolution when the status quo looks steady and
strong -- and the forces that challenge it weak and without
effect. And there is the moment when the forces of change carry
the day -- the bankruptcy of the status quo stands revealed, and
the whole, hollow house of cards collapses.
The revolution in American education is already underway.
In Lehigh Valley and in communities all across America, the old
ways are being abandoned, new ideas advanced. This revolution
will triumph for the simplest and the strongest of reasons:
because American parents want the best for their children.
12
Because there isn't a single child anywhere in America who
doesn't deserve the best education possible. 11
From our schools to our courts, from our hospitals to the
halls of government, from the neighborhoods outside our door to
the realities of a new world economy -- the need for reform won't
wait. The only acceptable response is the American response. We
must rekindle a revolution -- a revolution to bring change to the
country that's changed the world. //
The American people have made their choice. The American
people want change. 11
Thank you all for this warm welcome -- and may God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 14, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID F. DEMAREST
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED REMARKS FOR LEHIGH VALLEY 2000
I. SUMMARY
On Thursday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. you will deliver remarks
to 2,000 members of the Lehigh Valley community, in the Dieruff
High School gymnasium in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley
was one of the first communities to accept the America 2000
challenge.
The audience includes over 1,300 Dieruff ninth through
twelfth graders, 400 Lehigh Valley 2000 task force members,
business leaders, parents, teachers and elected officials.
II. DISCUSSION
Your remarks, (approximately 20 minutes / teleprompter)
focus on the fifth reform -- education. Please note that you
speak two days before the first anniversary of America 2000.
You announce a new initiative, Lifetime Earning Credits, on
page 6.
ACKS: Cong. Don Ritter (hi> district)
McGroarty/Bunton
April 14, 1992
6:00 pm
[LEHIGH]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: LEHIGH VALLEY 2000
ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
APRIL 16, 1992
1:00 P.M.
My thanks to the parents, the teachers and the staff.
Thanks also to all the folks here from Allentown and Easton and
Bethlehem -- the leading lights of Lehigh Valley. Last but not
least, let me say hello to the students of Dieruff High. //
It's astonishing to be here with the Class of '92 as a
graduate of the Class of '42. // I realize the world I thought
of as new -- for you is, well, history. //
Look at the world you'll soon call your own -- at the pace
of change we've come to expect: each day, we see history played
out in the headlines. Old empires expire -- new worlds are born.
In the past six months alone, we've seen the birth of 18 new
nations. [[Who knows how many there'll be by the time you take
that big geography final. ]]
But the challenges we face -- the sheer complexity of our
world -- can't obscure the basic values that guide this Nation.
Times change, but truths endure. I'm talking about the big
issues that shape our world -- about the values close to home.
Everything I've done -- I've done to preserve and advance three
precious legacies: strong families. Good jobs. A world at
peace.
2
Securing those legacies has been my mission as President --
and it will be my mission today and every day, now and for the
next four years. //
Right now, here in Allentown and across America, the number
one concern is the economy -- and turning this economy around,
creating jobs, is the mission that matters most. Listen to what
people say about the economy. Get beneath the cold statistics -
- down to the real heart of this issue. People want to know
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whether they can keep the job they got -- and whether they're
on track for a better one For their kids -- for each one of the
students here today -- parents have got grander visions: not
just a job -- a career. Work that means more than simply making
ends meet: Work that gives real meaning to your life. //
People have a right to ask: what is government's role in
all of this? / No, we can't legislate the American Dream. But
government can serve as a catalyst for change -- clearing away
the obstacles to economic growth and the unnecessary costs of
doing business. Expanding the opportunities for aggressive
businesses and enterprising individuals to create new jobs.
Training and educating our children -- giving you the tools of
thought you'll need to compete in the new world economy. //
The fate of America's economic future rests on five key
reforms: On free and fair trade -- our ability to break down
barriers, open new markets to American goods. Our future rests
on legal reform -- on ending the explosion of litigation that
strains our patience and saps our economy. On health care reform
3
-- opening up access to all Americans, controlling the run-away
cost of health care without sacrificing choice and quality. On
government reform -- because only if we reverse a generation of
creeping bureaucracy, only if we restore limits to government,
can we restore public trust.
Finally, the reason I've come to Lehigh Valley today: our
future depends on education reform -- our ability to
revolutionize -- literally re-invent our schools. //
Education represents a perfect community of interest:
between the individual and society -- between one generation and
the next. Between the proud history we must pass on -- and the
path-breaking future we must create. // And in terms of
America's economic future -- education is nothing less than a
matter of economic survival. //
You've seen the news stories. You've heard the statistics.
Anyone who worries about slack productivity or a bad balance of
trade ought to be alarmed about our children's test scores.
Millions of students work hard, millions of dedicated teachers do
their best -- and still, in one test after another, America's
children score at or near the bottom ranks of international
achievement. //
We don't need another test to tell us something is wrong
with our schools. For the sake of every student here today,
we've got to shake off any sense of complacency -- and shake up
the status quo.
4
Here in Lehigh Valley, that's a lesson you learned years
ago. You didn't wait for word from Washington. You didn't stand
back and watch another generation of kids get less education than
they deserved. This community took a direct interest in what was
going on in the classroom. This community took action. //
I took office determined to put the power of the Presidency
behind change. More than two years ago, we took a strong first
step. Working together with the nation's Governors, we set six
ambitious goals for the year 2000: We agreed we must raise the
high-school graduation rate to 90%. We must be first in the
world in math and science. We must put in place a system of
World Class Standards -- and tests to measure students' progress.
By the year 2000, every American adult must be literate. Every
American child must start school ready to learn -- and every
American school must be free of drugs, free from the violence
that today too often follows our kids into the classroom. Let
me sum up the six goals this way: Together, by the year 2000, we
must create the best schools in the world for our children. //
Let me share a story Lamar told me about a little girl, a
4th Grader named Ariane Williams. At the kick-off for New
Orleans 2000, she stood up -- and here's what she said: "These
goals are not just my goals. They're not just the Governors'
goals. They are the nation's goals." / That little girl got
the message -- and so do you.
Goals define the mission. They tell us where we want to go
-- not how to get there. That's why, nearly one year ago to the
5
day, I mapped out a strategy I call America 2000: a plan to
revolutionize American education. To put an end to business as
usual: to break the mold -- build a new generation of American
schools.
Two days from now, we'll mark the first anniversary of
America 2000. Let me share with you today a kind of "report
card" on what we've accomplished. / In one year's time, we've
seen America 2000 catch fire all across this country. Already,
43 states and more than 1000 communities -- from Grand Junction,
Colorado to Lewiston, Maine -- have joined the America 2000
crusade. Everywhere, people like you are working to break down
the barriers between the classroom and the community -- to spark
a grass-roots revolution to re-invent the American school.
But, you know that story -- because Lehigh Valley has led
the way. //
I want to share with you an old African proverb that's the
motto of Minnesota 2000: "It takes an entire village to educate
one child."
And that is what it takes -- because education doesn't just
happen in the classroom. It doesn't start at 8:20 each morning
of
and end at 5 to 3:00. All of us lead busy lives -- but we must
never be too busy to read to our kids. To teach them right from
wrong. To take an interest in the things they worry about and
wonder at -- to listen, really listen, to what they say. We owe
it to our children, and to ourselves, to see that we live in
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communities that care about education -- communities where
learning can happen.
You've got every right to ask: What can Washington do to
help? Here's one way we can. Today, I want to announce a new
legislative initiative: a Lifetime Education and Training
Roe
Account -- a line of credit, a package of grants and loans worth
$25,000 dollars to every eligible American, to use to further
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their education or acquire new job skills to make the most of
sheet
their abilities. // I've said before if we want to compete in
the 21st Century, we've got to become a nation of students.
To do that, we've got to take a new approach to the old
notions of "student aid." Think of the working Mom, balancing
her responsibility for her family and her job against her own
(she takes ) ?
hopes for the future. She'd take one college course at a time -
- but she doesn't qualify right now for the grant or loan that
would help pay tuition. Our Lifetime Education and Training
Account would help her get back into the classroom. / Here's
the message for the students here today -- and for their parents,
too: Education doesn't end with graduation. Learning has got to
be a life-long pursuit. //
I came to Lehigh -- to one of the first communities to join
the America 2000 crusade -- to set the agenda for the second year
of America 2000. Our next step forward depends on our success in
building a consensus for change around four core ideas -- four
ways to build on what we've begun: to transform the federal
government into a catalyst for real education reform.
7
First, if we're serious about reaching our goals, we must set
World Class Standards in five core subjects -- and establish a
series of voluntary American Achievement Tests to measure our
children's progress.
Second, we've got to grant states and local school districts
relief from Federal rules and regulations that limit their
ability to improve educational achievement and do nothing to help
us meet our national goals. Our teachers and principals deserve
flexibility -- freedom to use their front-line experience on what
works best in their schools to meet federal goals.
Right now, federal rules force schools to stick with
outdated tests -- rather than go with new ones and risk the loss
of millions of dollars in federal funds. In other cases, federal
restrictions result in sprinkling remedial instruction in equal
but ineffective amounts across large numbers of children --
instead of focusing enough time and energy to make a real
difference for kids who need it most.
Has anyone asked the teachers here today: does that make
sense? How can we ask you to teach -- and then tie your hands?
Third, we've got to launch a wide-open effort to create New
American Schools -- at least one in every Congressional District
across the country. Lehigh Valley is hard at work on its plan to
make this community home to its own New American School.
These break-the-mold schools won't conform to any one
blueprint. Some may make a quantum leap forward into tomorrow's
technologies. Others may seek to reach the future by restoring
8
older traditions, the discipline -- and disciplines -- of an
earlier era. Each one of these schools would be a laboratory of
learning -- a living example of how we can re-invent American
education. All we need now from Congress is the seed money to
help people like you translate ideas into action.
Fourth, we must create an incentive to improve education by
promoting school choice. For far too long, we've shielded our
schools from competition -- allowed the system a damaging
monopoly-power over students. Well, just as monopolies are bad
for the economy -- they're bad for our kids. Every parent should
have the power to choose which school is best for his child --
public, private or religious. //
Look at America's college students. Our university system,
is the envy of the world. Each year, we make over $20 billion
dollars in federal grants and loans directly to students -- to
use at the university of their choice. No one asks whether they
enroll at Penn or Penn State -- at Villanova or Lehigh or
Lafayette. It's time we make the same choice available to all
parents from the moment their children go to school. Whether
it's public or parochial school, yeshiva or bible school -- let
parents, not the government, decide. //
And let's be clear: if we deny parents school choice --
let's recognize who's hurt worst by the status quo. It's not the
well-to-do. It's not the upper middle class. It's not any one
of us who ever went house-hunting with a map of the good school
9
districts. / Deny people school choice, and the ones you hurt
most are the Middle Class and lower -- and especially the poor.
That's why choice is catching on in some of the hardest-hit
neighborhoods in this nation. Talk to parents spearheading the
school choice crusade -- people like Polly Williams in Milwaukee.
They'll tell you how the lack of choice left them powerless to
force change -- how a public school bureaucracy turned students
into statistics and parents into pawns. Look at Milwaukee today
-- pioneering school choice, giving poor parents control, and
poor children pride. Look at the schools in East Harlem -- where
teachers put their names on waiting lists to get a chance to
teach in a choice school. They can't wait to stand in front of a
classroom of children who want to be there -- who want to learn.
Choice works -- and here's why. When our students are a
captive audience, our schools have no incentive to improve. What
competition brings to the economy -- choice can bring to
education. Say what you want about reforming our schools: If
you're for change -- you're for school choice.
These four ideas are generating interest and enthusiasm
among Governors and mayors -- Democrats and Republicans -- among
business leaders from Ed Donley and the Allentown-Lehigh County
Chamber of Commerce, to the Fortune 500. Among teachers and
students and parents and principals -- everyone at every level
who understands the need for change.
Everyone, that is, except the leaders of the U.S. Congress.
At a moment when the consensus for change seems to be
10
reaching critical mass, on Capitol Hill you can watch the last
stand of the status quo. Forces there are waging a last-ditch
effort to put the brakes on change -- to preserve the business-
as-usual approach that brought us the present crisis in
education.
Take a look at the bill now winding its way through the
Congress -- and what it does to the four path-breaking ideas I
mentioned a moment ago.
As part of America 2000, I asked Congress for funds for New
American Schools -- $545 million from now until 1994. Last year,
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people want
We asked Congress for authority to help develop World Class
Standards and American Achievement Tests -- tools that would help
us measure our students' progress -- and assess the return we're
getting for our education dollars. / The House of
Representatives is threatening an amendment to deny the Education
Department the right to fund even a study of standards or tests.
11
Finally, we asked the Congress to fund pilot programs to
promote school choice -- programs to help poor families in six
American cities. Under heavy pressure from the education lobby,
House and Senate leaders have stripped any mention of school
choice out of their bills. //
Instead of supporting America 2000, the bill Congress claims
will help our schools is an exercise in cynicism -- call it the
Status Quo Schools Act of 1992. So today, let me serve notice to
education lobby and their friends back on Capitol Hill: I will
not let Congress spend a billion dollars on a business-as-usual
bill -- and call it education reform. [[ If Congress wants to
side with status quo schools -- Congress can count on a veto. ]]
Congress can drag its feet -- but it can't stop change.
Lehigh Valley is living proof of the words of the great Abraham
Lincoln: "Revolutions do not go backward." There is a time
early in every revolution when the status quo looks steady and
strong -- and the forces that challenge it weak and without
effect. And there is the moment when the forces of change carry
the day -- the bankruptcy of the status quo stands revealed, and
the whole, hollow house of cards collapses.
The revolution in American education is already underway.
In Lehigh Valley and in communities all across America, the old
ways are being abandoned, new ideas advanced. This revolution
will triumph for the simplest and the strongest of reasons:
because American parents want the best for their children.
12
Because there isn't a single child anywhere in America who
doesn't deserve the best education possible. 11
From our schools to our courts, from our hospitals to the
halls of government, from the neighborhoods outside our door to
the realities of a new world economy -- the need for reform won't
wait. The only acceptable response is the American response. We
must rekindle a revolution -- a revolution to bring change to the
country that's changed the world. //
The American people have made their choice. The American
people want change. //
Thank you all for this warm welcome -- and may God bless the
United States of America.
# # #
August 5, 1991
MEMORANDUM TO DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY
SUBJECT: ESSAY ON THE EMERGING NEW WORLD ORDER
Statement of Purpose:
One year after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, a significant number
of news accounts report the death of the New World Order. The
attached essay argues that these obituaries to an idea are
premature -- that the forward progress over the past two years far
outweighs second-order crises such as the plight of the Kurds or
unrest in Yugoslavia. The essay supplies some historical context,
recalling the three-year transition period to the last "world
order:" the bi-polar era of the Cold War.
The essay underscores the fact that the new world order is
prospective: a process characterized by an opportunity to
establish international "rules of the road" -- rules meant to
minimize instability, strengthen the forces of collective security,
and maximize the breathing space for nations making the transition
to democracy. As such, the defining conditions for the present
"time of transition" play to the President's strengths as a deft
diplomat and international leader with a sure sense of American
interests and ideals.
# # #
August 13, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT GATES
FROM:
DANIEL MC GROARTY, SPEECHWRITING
SUBJECT: NEW WORLD ORDER OP-ED
I am faxing the attached draft op-ed for your review at the
recommendation of David Demarest. General Scowcroft has read this
draft, and would like to find an authoritative foreign policy
expert outside the Administration to byline the piece.
Please deliver comments directly to David Demarest, who is
with the President in Kennebunkport.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 5, 1992
To: Speechwriting and Research Staff
From: Kris Dee n /
Re: Linda Divall's Briefing
Attached is a memo I did for David regarding Linda Divall's
visit. Since many of you were unable to attend, I thought this
might be helpful.
Some of the information provided in the National Survey
Highlights book, that she handed out and I mention, is now
outdated. If you have additional questions regarding this, don't
hesitate to call.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 28, 1992
To: Dave
From: Kris
Just a few notes of interest on Linda Divall's briefing. I
enjoyed this thoroughly, as did the others.
- Voters are angry and want change. (See National Survey
Highlights for more good info.)
- Stressed importance of Rt. Track - Wrong Track
Perception about the direction of the country, at the worst level
since June, 1980.
- Things that bother you most about Congress
Poor Performance (48%) - includes spend too much,
accomplishments, check bouncing
(They have their own rules)
- One of the most disturbing things in a recent survey - people
do not feel that generations to come will get better
- People think Wash. D.C. is very disconnected from rest of
America.
Hypothetical
- Linda says if question was asked, Who will bring you through
change safely, the answer would be G.B. Linda thinks that this
assertion should be basis of campaign.
* Ways to help:
- Attachment to audience is very necessary in speeches. POTUS
needs to be specific about America's concerns/problems and his
accomplishments. Need to say more then "I hear you, I know your
hurting".
Three Step Process:
1) Define problem through anecdote
2) Have Solution (legislation), working on solution
3) Will get results to help because I know
how much college
tuition is.
- Linda has been doing a lot of research on Perot. Says one of
his strongest assets is his ability to communicate in "real
person" terms. He brings those deficit figures to everyone's
living room. (of course, he has gotten away with murder so far -
he's got all the criticism and no answers)
*Action Item
Linda will get to us some of the actual surveys from real people.
There are some terrific quotes in them. Hopefully we can make
use of them.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 16, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR SPEECHWRITERS AND RESEARCHERS
FROM:
GREG FITCH
MF
OFFICE OF PUBLIC LIAISON
SUBJECT:
RELIGIOUS REACTION TO OPERATION DESERT SHIELD
I thought you might find the attached articles regarding
Operation Desert Shield of interest. Pax Christi, a left-of-
center Catholic organization, recently wrote an article in the
National Catholic Reporter that criticized President Bush's
handling of the crisis. They claim the President's statements
show that our primary purpose for intervention is to secure our
need for imported oil ("to protect our way of life").
I have also attached a series of articles from the Institute on
Religion and Democracy, a small conservative religious think
tank. It is the only religious organization that has publicly
supported the President's actions in the Gulf.
We can write off any support from left-of-center religious
institutions such as Pax Christi USA and the National Council of
Churches, but we really do need an ongoing and friendly dialogue
with conservative and mainstream churches. To accomplish this,
religious leaders feel the President's language justifying our
deployment needs to remain consistent, and needs to relate to
moral objectives and goals.
Please call me at x7142 if I can be of any help.
If Hussein is Hitler, Bush cannot
national law and to provide aid to the
Perhaps not. Some Mideast experts
tives to each potential conflict. 'I alking
afford to be Neville Chamberlain. Good
rebel Jonas Savimbi against the legal
say, however, there is at least some
is more reasonable than killing.
ANOTHER VIEW
War acts against noncombatants are 'immoral'
Pax Christi USA bishops' statement on
populated areas. If deterring further Iraqi
being held against their will in Kuwait
resources is relegated to a pure struggle of
the Persian Gulf, dated Oct. 19:
aggression is the goal of such a buildup, it
and Iraq, as well as to the citizens of Iraq
power, we will guarantee conflict in the
S pastors and leaders, our faith
seems clear to us that the size and nature
and Kuwait who are facing starvation and
future" (par. 272).
compels us to speak out on the
of the weapons systems being deployed go
death as a result of the blockage of food,
We must also resist any attempts to
crisis which now envelops the
far beyond deterrence and pose an offen-
medicine and other essential humanitarian
portray Iraqis, and Arabs in general. in a
Persian Gulf. First, we un-
sive threat to Iraq. This would seem to vio-
aid. Any act of war directed against non-
negative manner. What is needed now is
equivocally condemn the invasion of
late the concept of "sufficiency" as an
combatant civilian populations is immoral
more dialogue and more understanding of
Kuwait by Iraq. Not only did the Iraqi in-
adequate deterrent outlined in our peace
and must be condemned. This principle
our different cultures and beliefs. Above
vasion initiate a world crisis, but it has
pastoral.
applies to the taking of hostages and plac-
all, we must continue to firmly believe that
meant untold suffering for hundreds of
In addition, our leaders have refused to
ing them in hazardous situations; it should
a peaceful solution is possible. As Pope
thousands of innocent victims. Our hearts
rule out the option of initiating military
also apply with no less force to the blockade
Pius XII reminds us, "nothing is lost by
reach out to the hostages and war refugees
strikes against Iraq. In this regard we
of food and medicine.
peace; everything may be lost by war"
from all over the world. We also remem-
must speak clearly. The same principle
Finally, we want to speak to the rising
(Acta Apostolicae Sedis XXXIV. 1942).
ber the soldiers on both sides who are fac-
applied to Iraq should be applied to the
tide of fear, anger and hatred which is
The following bishops signed the
ing the threat of war directly.
United States: Disagreements between
sweeping our country. We wish to offer our
statement:
We are encouraged by the active role
nations must not be settled by force.
prayers and support for the families of
Thomas J. Gumbleton, Detroit archdi-
being played by the United Nations. We
ocese, president, Pax Christi USA; Wal-
believe that this international body can
ter F. Sullivan, Richmond, Va., diocese,
play a significant role in finding a diplo-
If the United States should launch an unprovoked attack
National Council member. Pax Christi,
matic solution to the crisis. This is vitally
against Iraq, what should Catholics do? This is a
USA; Charles A. Buswell, Pueblo, Colo.,
important because we believe that a grave
diocese (retired); William M. Cosgrove,
danger exists for further bloodshed and an
question that must be answered by each individual in
Belleville, III., diocese (retired); Maurice
even more deadly regional war.
their own hearts.
J. Dingman, Des Moines, Iowa. diocese
While applauding the strongly worded
(retired); John A. Elya, Newton, Mass.,
condemnation of Iraqi aggression by the
diocese (Melkite Greek Catholic); Joseph
U.N. Security Council, we are concerned
We are particularly concerned for the
those being held hostage in Iraq and
A. Fiorenza, Galveston-Houston, Texas,
that the call for withdrawal of Iraqi
Catholic men and women of the armed
Kuwait. We also offer our prayers and
diocese; John J. Fitzpatrick, Brownsville.
troops is SO unconditional that it does not
forces currently stationed in the Persian
support for the families of U.S. service-
Texas, diocese; Joseph A. Francis, Newark,
leave room for addressing the legitimate
Gulf. If the United States should launch
men and -women now stationed in the
N.J., archdiocese; F. Joseph Gossman,
grievances between Iraq and Kuwait that
an unprovoked attack against Iraq, what
Gulf.
Raleigh, N.C., diocese; Joseph L. Howze,
existed before the invasion. In outlining
should Catholic soldiers do? This is a
Given the real danger of war, Chris-
Biloxi, Miss., diocese; Raymond G. Hunt-
the conditions of a just war in our peace
question that must be answered by each
tians should make every effort to look
hausen, Seattle archdiocese; Michael H.
pastoral we state, "During the conflict,
individual in their own hearts. Catholics
beyond the slogans and rhetoric which
Kenny, Juneau, Alaska, diocese; Raymond
right intention means pursuit of peace and
in the military service should be aware
seek to reduce this conflict to simplistic
A. Lucker, New Ulm, Minn., diocese; Jo-
reconciliation, including avoiding unneces-
that church teaching upholds the right to
terms. We encourage everyone to make a
seph C. McKinney, Grand Rapids, Mich..
sary destructive acts or imposing un-
selective conscientious objection - the
special effort to pray and fast for peace. A
diocese; Leroy T. Matthiesen, Amarillo,
reasonable conditions (e.g., unconditional
right to object to some wars but not to
peaceful solution to this crisis is only pos-
Texas, diocese; Emerson J. Moore, New
surrender)" (par. 95 d).
others.
sible if we take the time to understand
York, N.Y., archdiocese; P. Francis Mur-
Should the nations of the world allow
In regard to participating in acts of war
the historical, political and economic
phy, Baltimore, Md., archdiocese; Michael
this position of unconditional withdrawal
which would result in the death of non-
forces at work in the Persian Gulf and
J. Murphy, Erie, Pa., diocese (retired);
to stand in the way of finding a diplomatic
combatants, we are reminded of the words
here at home.
Donald E. Pelotte, Gallup, N.M., diocese;
solution to the crisis? Are we not compelled
from our peace pastoral: "No Christian can
In particular, we are concerned by the
Bernard F. Popp, San Antonio. Texas,
by the just war principle of last resort to try
rightfully carry out orders or policies delib-
realization that our primary reason for
archdiocese; Robert F. Sanchez, Santa Fe,
and seek a way that will provide justice to
erately aimed at killing noncombatants
sending troops to the Persian Gulf is. in
N.M., archdiocese; Stanley G. Schlarman,
the Kuwaiti people while guaranteeing
(par. 148). Just response to aggression
the words of President Bush, "to protect
Dodge City, Kan., diocese; Daniel E. Shee-
that Iraqi grievances will be addressed
must be discriminate; it must be directed
our way of life. This crisis has shown the
han, Omaha, Neb., archdiocese; Richard J.
with their withdrawal from Kuwait?
against unjust aggressors, not against in-
need for a national energy policy which
Sklba. Milwaukee archdiocese: John J.
We are also alarmed by the nature of
nocent people caught up in a war not of
reduces our dependence on imported oil
Snyder, St. Augustine, Fla., diocese; Wil-
the U.S.-led military buildup taking place
their own making" (par. 104).
through conservation and the develop-
liam Skylstad. Spokane, Wash., diocese;
in the Persian Gulf and the open discus-
This principle of noncombatant im-
ment of renewable energy sources. As we
Howard Hubbard. Albany. N.Y., diocese;
sion of launching offensive strikes against
munity should also be extended to in-
stated in our peace pastoral. "if future
George Speltz, St. Cloud, Minn., dio-
Iraq including the bombing of targets in
clude the thousands of internationals
planning about conservation and use of
cese.
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November 9, 1990
RELIGION &
The Institute
DEMOCRACY
on Religion &
Democracy
October 1990
Church Leaders
September, Roman Catholic leaders and several major
Protestant groups had spoken.
Slow, Cautious
Two major themes play through most of the church
statements: anti-militarization and multilateralism.
on Gulf Crisis
Some touch upon sub-themes such as relating the
current crisis to the Israell/Palestinian conflict and
Emphasize Diplomatic Solution
questioning the morality of blockading food. Several
statements commendably urge church members to
By Diane L. Knippers
resist stereotyping Muslims and Arabs.
rom the breaching of the Berlin Wall last fall to
F
Not by might, nor by power
the demise of Romania's Ceausescu, from the
The church condemnation of the violent Iraqi invasion
Chamorro victory in Nicaragua to the
of Kuwait is virtually unanimous. Most statements
reunification of Germany, this has been a year of
then urge non-violent responses to that invasion. The
much good news on the international scene.
United Methodist bishops called for diplomatic
Then came the jolt of August 2. The Iraqi invasion
strategy "rather than military action." John O.
of Kuwait, along with the build-up of military forces in
Humbert, president of the Disciples of Christ, and Paul
the region and new economic uncertainties around the
globe, provided a sudden shock to those tempted to
H. Sherry, president of the United Church of Christ,
went a step further: "We are concerned that the
imagine increasingly rosy scenarios for world history.
U.S. religious leaders have been uncharacter-
continuing build-up of an already massive military
presence in the Middle East will hamper these
istically slow and cautious in responding to the crisis
[diplomatic] efforts and exacerbate tensions." A unit
in the Persian Gulf. (In 1983, it took a group of
of the Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.), likewise cites
oldline Protestants just one day to denounce the U.S.
"increased militarization" as a concern, with references
intervention in Grenada.) Nevertheless, by mid-
to "a massive build-up of U.S. forces."
The American
Friends Service
Committee "sees
disaster lying down this
road of U.S. and
Western military
Asian refugees
intervention, even with
sit in tents in the No
the cover of a U.N.
Marr's Land between
resolution."
Iraq and Jordan in
minly September. For
No church statement
many non-Kuwaitis
we have seen endorses
who fied after the
invasion, the road
the calls of some policy
home is slow, if not
analysts for preemptive
blocked. Photo:
Philippe Wojezer /
U.S. military action to
Reuter
oust Saddam Hussein or
to destroy his army's
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with all resolutions of the U.N. Security Council
capacity for aggression. An official of the U.S.
dealing with the situation in the Middle East." When
Catholic Conference did venture to say that the U.S.
asked how far back the reference to "all resolutions"
military build-up so far did not involve "any egregious
was intended to go, Dr. Belle Miller McMaster.
departures" from just war theory.
chairperson of the Church World Service and Witness
Among the Catholic left, however, are the most
Unit, said that, in effect, it probably did not matter. "II
radical critics of U.S. action. Pax Christt questions
can't think of a time we disagreed with the U.N. going
the morality of (U.S. military) involvement" in the Gulf
back in living memory. Can you?" she commented.
and has called for the "immediate withdrawal (of) all
Of course, the U.N. can be a useful and effective
foreign combat forces from the Gulf."
instrument for international action. But too many
but by the U.N., say the churches
church leaders seem willing to go much further, in fact
Placing great emphasis on the United Nations, most
entrusting to the UN an exclusive jurisdiction,
church statements approve the multi-national aspect of
implying that it is our final and ultimate authority for
the Bush Administration's response to the Gulf crisis.
all international action. That's a problem. Any one of
The Presbyterian statement presses for a "settlement of
the five permanent members of the U.N. Security
the crisis through U.N.-sponsored multilateral
Council has a veto on a proposed council action.
negotiations." Humbert and Sherry said, "As a general
Should the United States concede its moral obligation
principle, multilateral action, under the auspices of the
to make policy choices to, say, the leaders of China,
United Nations, offers the best possibility for a
the same men who ordered the massacre at
peaceful and just resolution of the crisis." Edmond L.
Tiananmen Square?
Browning, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal
No responsible Christian would advise that military
Church, called upon President Bush "to remain within
action be taken hastily or that diplomatic channels be
the mandate of the United Nations as that body seeks
disregarded. But none of the church statements we
to resolve the crisis."
have seen wrestle with the toughest questions:
These statements are compatible with the oldline
What if the current consensus at the United Nations
churches' record of enthusiastic reliance on the United
falls apart?
Nations. A current policy statement of the United
And what if non-violent, diplomatic measures are
Methodist Church, for example, denounces any
not effective In reversing Iraq's aggressions and In
intervention (military, economic, political, cultural) by
providing security for the nations of the Gulf?
one nation "into the affairs of another country with the
Human Rights: More Tough Questions
purpose of changing its policies or its culture."
Few church statements struggle with the awkward
The only exceptions are allowed in support of U.N.
question of the human rights records of our Arab allies
actions.
in the Middle East. The National Baptist Convention
The Executive Coordinating Committee of the
did caution against the U.S. becoming allied with
National Council of Churches approved a statement in
"nations that may prove to be an embarrassment to our
mid-September opposing "any long-term commitment
moral leadership." Supporters of the President's Gulf
of U.S. military forces in the Middle East outside the
policy ought to be quick to point out that Kuwait and
framework of a U.N. peacekeeping effort." The
Saudi Arabia are not democracies. Saudi Arabia, in
statement further urges "all governments to comply
particular, has a deplorable religious liberty record.
Clearly, U.S. security assistance to the Saudis must
Relief Assistance to the Gulf
be evaluated morally on other grounds as well
Several church relief agencies are accepting donations to
resisting a dangerous aggressor who commands
assist refugees displaced by the conflict in the Persian
terrifying weapons, and thereby promoting
Gulf. Contributions may be sent to:
international political stability and protecti- .g the
Catholic Relief Service, 209 West Fayette Street,
economic viability of much of the world.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(Regarding the latter, it would not mark the end of
Church World Service, Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515
these United States if our citizens had to pay for more
Lutheran World Relief, 390 Park Avenue South, New
York, NY 10016
oil. The cost for our less fortunate brothers and sisters
World Relief, Box WRC, Wheaton, IL 60187
in parts of Africa and Latin America is another
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nagging questions about our stamina for the long haul.
matter indeed.)
What then is the impact of church statements that
Concerning human rights, what we may prayerfully
minimize the role of the military or that imply that
seek is the opportunity within this crisis both to show
diplomacy by itself will necessarily achieve a just
respect for the cultures of our hosts in the Persian Culf,
peace? Might such statements unintentionally
while also finding ways to encourage tolerance for
reinforce the simplistic thinking that expects a quick or
political and religious minorities.
cost-free fix?
What if our church leaders, on the other hand,
Churches & American Resolve
spoke more realistically about America's
As church leaders continue to monitor the unfolding
responsibilities in the post-Cold War era, and faced
crisis in the Persian Gulf, they shoulder a responsibility
more squarely the costs of fulfilling those
regarding public opinion.
responsibilities? This is not an argument for church
Much of the secular commentary on the Gulf crisis
is focused on the question of American will. Do the
leaders simply to baptize any policy direction taken by
American people have the patience and determination
our government. It Is a suggestion that there Is a role
to stick to a long-term commitment? Are Americans
for the church in encouraging citizens to endure in the
willing to sacrifice? Already interviews with U.S.
pursuit of justice.
military personnel disclose anxiety about long term
With a certain naivete, we Americans often
support on the homefront, support which is influenced
underestimate the Intractability of conflicts rooted in
by our church leaders.
ancient animosities. At heart, we underestimate
human evil. Through determined effort and by God's
Pessimists say Americans always want a quick fix at
no real cost. Such a bleak picture of our national will
grace, some of the effects of evil can be alleviated. It
is certainly our responsibility to try -- all the while
may be exaggerated. One can point to the U.S.
commitment of troops for decades in Europe and
remembering that the ultimate solution is far beyond
South Korea as evidence of our resolve. Still, there are
the efforts of diplomats or soldiers.
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Commentary
August 30, 1990
Human Rights in the Arabian Peninsula
Last week a reporter from a West Coast newspaper asked me, "Why
do you support the U.S. defense of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia? After
all, they are monarchies -- and you work for the Institute on Religion
and Democracy don't you? Why should we defend non-democracies?"
Soon after, I read some letters-to-the-editor in the Washington
Post from outraged feminists who wanted to know: "why are we spending
American taxpayers' money defending a country that has such disgusting
sexist attitudes toward women?"
To put it bluntly, measured by the standards of the Western
democracies, the human rights records of some of our allies in the
Persian Gulf are terrible. Women are severely repressed. (One
trivial but telling example: women in Saudi Arabia not only can not
drive, they can't even ride bicycles.) Nor does Saudi Arabia respect
the civil and political liberties we consider basic. Worst of all is
the Saudi record on religious freedom, All Saudi citizens must be
Muslim and are forbidden to convert to another religion.
So why do we support Saudi Arabia against Iraq? The answer, of
course, is that we consider Iraq a greater menace -- an aggressive
threat to international order and human decency. It is especially
developing third world countries whose hopes will be crippled if Iraq
has its way.
And then there is Iraq's human rights record too. It will be a
long time before I can forget the pictures which NBC broadcast of dead
Iraqi children -- the ghastly victims of their government's chemical
warfare. I told the reporter who called, "Of course, I wish every
country were a democracy. But that's not the case. In the real world
we have to make real choices."
From the Institute on Religion and Democracy, this is Diane Knippers
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Commentary
Sept. 13, 1990
American Patience
I've noticed something rather odd. It's natural that there is
much commentary being written about what is right and effective for
the United States to do in the Persian Gulf. But it is disturbing
that so much of the discussion is focused on the question of American
will. Do the American people have the patience and determination to
stick to a long-term commitment?
Recent interviews conducted with U.S. servicemen in the Gulf show
that they are already worried about the home front. One Naval airman
on the USS Independence told a Washington Post reporter, "Right now, I
like what I've seen and heard. But one thing that concerns me is how
long we'll have that support. To me, that's a big concern from home."
Are the American people capable only of a short term commitment
with no real sacrifice? Pessimists say we only want a quick fix.
We've a short attention span and want problems that can be quickly
solved with a sudden infusion of money and know-how. We don't have
the stamina for the long haul.
I'm not sure such a bleak picture of our national will is
accurate. One can point to the U.S. commitment of troops for decades
in Europe and South Korea as evidence of our resolve. We do have a
generous streak. We can and have seen ourselves as a superpower with
the responsibilities that go with that power.
I think perhaps one of our problems is naivete. We underestimate
the intractability of conflicts rooted in ancient animosities. At
heart, we underestimate human evil. Through our determined effort,
some of the effects of evil can be alleviated and it is our
responsibility to try -- remembering all the while that the ultimate
solution is far beyond the efforts of soldiers or diplomats.
From the Institute on Religion and Democracy, this is Diane Knippers.
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October 18, 1990
Human Rights in Kuwait
In early October, the Congressional Human Rights Caucus heard the
gruesome testimonies of six people who had fled Kuwait after Iraq's
invasion. One member of Congress said he left the room in tears. The
witnesses themselves were visibly anguished; the stories they told
were unimaginably horrific. Their accounts depicted not only the
material looting of Kuwait by Iragi soldiers, but numerous instances
of torture, rape, and murder.
One man reported the conversion of hospitals into military
barracks. Patients have been denied life support systems. Premature
babies were removed from incubators. The sick and the elderly were
forced out of the hospitals at gunpoint. Another witness described a
woman in labor screaming outside a maternity hospital which she was
not allowed to enter. When she continued to scream, an Iraqi soldier
put a bayonet through her stomach, pinning her to a wall. There are
reports of torture including electric shock and the pulling out of
fingernails. Anyone suspected of sympathizing with Kuwait's former
leadership, or possessing anything in reference to the former regime
may be executed. In one reported instance, children passing out
leaflets were killed as their parents were forced to watch. Those who
testified expressed desperate fear for the friends and family they
left behind.
It is not possible to verify independently these atrocities. But
similar stories are emerging from different sources and SO a grim
picture of life in Kuwait emerges.
Some in the United States are beginning to speak out against the
U.S. military build-up in the Persian Gulf, arguing that it will lead
to war. Of course, every person of good will hopes that full-scale
fighting may be avoided. But those who argue for non-violent measures
need to acknowledge that there is a brutal war already -- on the
streets of Kuwait.
From the Institute on Religion and Democracy, this is Diane Knippers.
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January 8, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR SPEECHWRITERS AND RESEARCHERS
FROM
TONY SNOW
SUBJECT
STATE OF THE UNION AND OTHER STUFF
Without divulging secrets that I don't yet know, it's safe
to say that the State of the Union is taking shape, in ways that
we will like. I talked with Bob Teeter today, and he outlined
what we should do in the weeks leading up to SOU, and the two
weeks beyond.
A summary:
Phase One: Friday through next Wednesday (Jan. 10-15) --
crow about the Asia trip and reiterate the link between foreign
policy and jobs. The Cold War is over. We won. Now we must
compete in a global economy, one in which our fate is tied to the
fates of our trading partners. We want open markets, free trade.
If everyone plays by the same rules, everyone rises and falls
together: If they starve, so do we. If they thrive, so do we.
The President has taken some important first steps to create
a new world trade structure -- and he will continue to do SO.
The better the structure, the more jobs we will create.
Phase Two: Wednesday until SOU --- play to whatever audience
we're addressing while also outlining the criteria for a true-
blue, no-BS economic growth package.
Here are the parts (in Teeter's words: We should try to
devise snappy labels)
1) A good growth package gets us competitive in the world
economy, builds upon our growing export business, and creates
jobs;
2) It understands that you don't create jobs out of thin
air. Investors have to make the initial cash outlay;
entrepreneurs have to take risks; people have to buy the product;
workers have to work -- and none of this starts without the
fundamental -- an investor's investment. We're going to make it
easier for investors to invest. (We also should walk through the
other stuff and demonstrate that we'll stop punishing risk; we'll
reward success, and so on.).
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3) It restrains budget growth. Heck, we may even cut the
budget.
4) It preserves the value of people's basic assets --
starting with home values. For most people, the family home is
the investment portfolio. Due to government mismanagement, that
asset has lost value in recent years, and people have seen their
futures shrink away, through no fault of their own. We must
preserve the integrity of people's hard-earned money, and the
basic investments they make with the rewards of their labor.
5) It assures all Americans, and especially low- and middle-
income Americans, that they will be able to afford the cost of
raising a family, educating children, providing for health care,
and making life better for every new generation. A corollary:
People will start getting their money's worth.
6) It does not increase the deficit.
7) It works -- and gives people the confidence they need to
invest for the future, to plan, to take risks, to make purchases,
and to do all the little things you do when you believe in
yourself and feel secure about your future, your neighborhood's
future, and your country's future.
Phase Three:
In the 12 days following SOU, POTUS will deliver four major
think speeches (at least according to the latest unofficial
plan) : An economic growth speech, a defense reform address, a
health care speech, and a GOP "family of America" talk that
incorporates everything from crime and drug policies to welfare,
to schools, to whatever else really matters to Real America.
TOPIC TWO:
5/6/7/8
Sharon Botwin called earlier in the day to report that Sam
$4800.
Skinner called David this morning to apologize for the scurillous
story in the Post. Best line: "Gee, Dave. Someone at the Post
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sure doesn't like you. If we're about to experience an
earthquake, I don't know about it.
TOPIC THREE:
We plan to have a blow-it-all out end-of-Asia-trip party
soon, provided the intrepid wordsmiths don't barf and pass out on
us. Details to come.
Have a nice day.
MC GROARTY
AUGUST 5, 1991
A year has passed since Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion
of Kuwait, in what came to be the first great challenge of the
post-Cold War era. Few would have predicted in the early hours of
August 2, 1990 that one year's time would find Kuwait liberated and
Saddam slapped down by a coalition of 28 nations cobbled together
by a U.S. President under U.N. auspices. Yet, judging by some
recent news reports, the latest casualty of the post-Gulf War world
is the "New World Order," President Bush's shorthand for the
prospects for global stability and peace.
Some trace the alleged demise of the New World Order to Saddam
Hussein's ability to weather Desert Storm (itself a questionable
premise over the long-term). Others declare that the new world
order died in the mountains of Northern Iraq with the Kurdish
refugees, or got caught in the crossfire in the Balkans. At times
it seems all the world's calamities are laid at the gravestone of
the new world order -- as if anything bad happening anywhere is
enough to trigger another obituary to an idea whose time never
came.
The purported stillbirth of this new order stands in sharp
contrast to an abundance of evidence that the old order has
breathed its last -- with no prospect of resuscitation. Witness
Eastern Europe, and the now-almost-cliched flourishing of
democracy. The Warsaw Pact expired almost unnoticed in March, and
the Comecon lingered on until June when the old Pact members pulled
the plug. But the cornerstone of the old world order -- and now
the one element most responsible for its collapse -- is the Soviet
Union's curtailed capacity to work anything from mischief to mayhem
in the world.
To see just how much has changed, consider the regional
flashpoints of the Reagan Doctrine that so dominated foreign policy
debate a few short years ago. Nicaragua, with a free and fair
election and a decade of divisive civil war now behind it, is
finally on the road to democracy. In Angola, after 16 years of
war, the communist government and anti-communist rebels have
concluded a peace pact. Afghanistan is no longer a proxy conflict
for the superpowers. In Ethiopia, indigenous rebels have toppled
a tyrannical Mengistu regime that could no longer count on its
Soviet sponsors. Even in Cambodia, a ceasefire is now in place,
and hope for a peaceful settlement is greater than it has been for
years.
But the crowning and indisputable proof of the death of the
old world order remains the Gulf War. During the Cold War, a
regional conflict of this sort would have awakened worries of
global conflagration. Instead, President Bush orchestrated a 28-
member coalition to confront Saddam as an international outlaw, the
Soviets refrained from playing the spoiler's role, and after
decades of Cold-War induced paralysis, the UN performed as a true
parliament of nations at every critical point during the conflict.
Cooperation between the U.S. and Soviet Union has carried into
the post-Gulf War period. One year to the day after Iraq's
invasion, Presidents Bush and Gorbachev announced at the Moscow
Summit joint sponsorship of a Middle East Peace Conference.
Taken together, these developments prove beyond doubt that
the old order has ended, and the prospect of a new order is on the
horizon.
The opportunities presented by this new world order should be
clear. With the end of the East-West rivalry, we have the chance
to clear away the dangers of large-scale armed conflict for a more
mutually profitable competition of an economic sort. History and
human nature prove the world will never rid itself of the urge to
commit aggression. The new world order does not mean the absence
of conflict. As President Bush has said many times, "we have not
entered an era of perpetual peace."
The point now is that the peace-loving nations of the world -
- with the freedom-loving nations of the world at their core --
have it within their means to deter conflict and, if necessary, to
act in concert to defeat aggression. As much as we anguish over
their fate, the existence of Kurdish refugees or ethnic unrest in
Yugoslavia do not refute the fundamental fact that a new order is
now emerging.
Yet in significant respects, the new world order the President
speaks about is not new at all. It bears a strong resemblance to
an earlier vision of America and its place in the world -- a dream
dashed in the aftermath of two world wars. This vision of a new
order has always been consonant with American interests and ideals.
Those ready to close the door on the new world order are
guilty of monumental short-sightedness. The last "world order" -
- the one the world came to know as the Cold War era -- was
arguably almost three years in the making: From the close of World
War II in August 1945 -- with the U.S.-Soviet wartime alliance
intact -- to June 1948, when the Berlin Blockade dispelled any
lingering doubts about the USSR's aggressive designs. As the
blockade wore on, Washington was the scene of discussions that led
to the formation of NATO -- an alliance explicitly aimed against
Soviet expansionism. The USSR had come full circle, from ally to
enemy -- and old order had given way to new, in three years' time.
The path that took us from shaking hands with Ivan across the
Elbe to staring him down across the barriers in Berlin was by no
means a straight line. Viewed from the ground -- that is to say,
viewed from in the midst of history, where we are forced to live
it -- much that later seemed preordained was then anything but
clear. Witness in 1946 the shock and consternation that greeted
Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, which historical hindsight deems
nothing short of prophetic. In spite of Churchill's warnings, even
as late as the summer of 1947 delegates from the USSR attended a
planning conference to pave the way for possible Soviet
participation in the Marshall Plan.
Compare that "transition timeline" to our own circumstances.
Dating the crumbling of the old order from the collapse of the
Berlin Wall in November 1989 -- or even to July 1989, when
Solidarity candidates took their seats besides the communist old
guard in the Polish Parliament -- puts the endpoint of a similar
three-year transition period into the summer or fall of 1992.
Given that the past two years have witnessed the collapse of
communism, the peaceful end of forty years of Cold War without a
shot being fired; given that, in the past six months, a UN-
sanctioned and U.S.-led coalition waged forty days of hyper-war
against a regime that once counted the Soviet Union as an ally;
given that every day brings new word of unrest and worse in the
Balkans and among the restive Republics of the USSR -- given this
whirlwind of change, who can be so bold to assume the next 12 to
18 months will bring no new surprises?
The old order is no more -- gone the way of East Germany and
the Berlin Wall, Nicolae Ceausescu and the Iron Curtain. A new
world order will take its place. This time, the community of free
nations, with America in the lead, can make good the dreams of
earlier eras. We can expect twists and turns, setbacks and missed
chances. But the watchword of this singular moment remains
opportunity -- a chance to secure enduring peace, to create the
breathing space for freedom that eluded us in 1919 and 1945.
In a famous formulation dating from the war that shaped the
last old order, Churchill warned that "this is not the end. It is
not even the beginning of the end. But it is perhaps, the end of
the beginning." In our own quest to shape a new world order, we
have not yet witnessed the end of the new beginning, and a new
world remains within our reach.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
HENSON MOORE
FROM:
CLAYTON YEUTTER
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Henson, these are the observations of Secretary Alexander and his
staff, Rae Nelson and me re next week's Presidential addresses.
First, we all like the Teacher of the Year presentation, which is
very inspirational. Lamar suggests personalizing the four key
reforms mentioned in paragraph 3, i.e., making a direct reference
to the importance of such reforms to someone like the Teacher of
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the Year. We'll get you alternative draft language on that
promptly.
There is no need for any kind of additional announcement with
that presentation since the Teacher of the Year award is the item
of interest to the media.
Second, we like the ABC speech for Tuesday as well. It is a
quality piece of work, and should not require a lot of additional
editing. Lamar has suggested embellishing the paragraphs on
education just a bit, but not much. His staff and Rae will be
working on language to do that, and we'll have it soon.
We discussed at some length the question of adding an
announcement to the Tuesday speech, and the conclusion is that
there isn't anything on the education agenda that will compete
with the New York primary election. Therefore, we recommend
omitting any action items, for we believe they'll be totally
lost. The speech may well get lost too, but it'll at least serve
as a base for additional speeches to business audiences in the
future.
Third, we have not yet seen the Thursday speech, so cannot
evaluate it. However, we did talk about news hooks for that one,
and we have two thoughts. These aren't big deals, but they may
be sufficient to get the attention of an audience of newspaper
editors.
The first suggestion is to use this event as an opportunity to
summarize the first year achievements of the America 2000
program. Those achievements are substantial, and they can be
articulated in the speech and summarized in detail in supportive
fact sheets.
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The second suggestion is to use that summary as the foundation on
which to build a statement by the President that he will not
accept a "business as usual" education bill. The President can
discuss the four key reforms we've proposed, enunciate why they
are so important to reaching our America 2000 goals, and then
state that the Congress thus far seems oblivious to all this.
Should that status quo attitude continue, he (the President) will
veto the bill.
We'll need to make sure the President is comfortable with this,
and that may require another meeting with him next week. But if
he is comfortable, the veto threat should generate the attention
of the media.
Third, we need to know more about the Chamber of Commerce group
that will constitute the President's audience when he goes to
Detroit about ten days from now. If that audience will have
companies and people represented who are going through difficult
adjustment times, or if we can add such folks to the audience,
this could be a good opportunity to announce a couple of Lamar's
innovative ideas. For example, announcing the program that would
give workers a chance to take a single course at a community
college to help prepare themselves for alterative employment
might be meaningful there, as would the lifetime letter of credit
concept. Once we get a better feel for that event, we can
determine whether these announcements would be appropriate.
As to the speech itself, I would think that most of the ABC
speech could be used again in Michigan.
Finally, we don't see anything in Job Training 2000 that is yet
school
ready to go. And Lamar feels we should wait with the State GI
Choice
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I sent Tony Dolan the attached notes.
The press are playing "Bush moves 'right'etc."
We should keep reiterating our stand against racism and bigotry-
let's be sure it gets in all our major speeches. I owe this to
the country and I feel it deeply.
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MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY
over
SUBJECT:
AID TO THE POST-SOVIET STATES
What follows is an argument in favor of a speech announcing
our post-Soviet aid package. It is my view that we should not
soft-peddle such a major change in policy -- which in itself is a
logical consequence of the containment strategy that aimed at the
day the USSR would crumble of its own weight.
The facts are simple: the newly independent states of the
former USSR are engaged in an epochal undertaking -- supplanting
communist dictatorship with democracy. The success of this
experiment will mean a major step forward for world peace for
years to come. The consequences should this experiment fail
would mean a return not to the days of the menacing but stable
Soviet status quo -- but to an almost text-book state of anarchy,
made more dangerous by the presence of four nuclear states, one
of which straddles the volatile Middle East.
After spending trillions of dollars to defend against a
Soviet threat, perhaps we can find a way to turn public opinion
in favor of spending one (or even several) billion dollars to
give democracy a chance.
There is an irony at work in our present political penchant
for citing the Truman strategy of '48. The present question of
aid to the former Soviet states parallels the circumstances
surrounding the 1947 enunciation of the Truman Doctrine. At that
watershed moment, the U.S. was rapidly de-mobilizing, coming home
from the war and anxious -- as was the young George Bush -- to
"make up for lost time. Those are the circumstances in which
Harry Truman took on the politically-unpalatable task of selling
a staggering (for 1947) $400 million aid package to support the
anti-communist efforts in Greece and Turkey.
Truman chose as his vehicle a joint speech to the Congress.
While I cannot recommend the same by any means, how we can hope
to turn around a skeptical public by means of a press statement
escapes me. Even from a purely tactical point of view, we should
ask ourselves whether a relatively low-key press conference
announcement could possibly give our aid policy the impetus it
needs to win full Congressional support.
We cannot allow skittishness in speaking about foreign
policy to make us think we can sneak a multi-billion dollar aid
package through the Congress in the dead of night. The President
should make a short, 8 to 10 minute speech, perhaps from Camp
David, to sketch the political importance and (in contrast to the
context-free Christmas speech) historical context of this new
policy in direct and forceful fashion.
As grist for the mill, I've attached an article from today's
New York Times. World politics won't cooperate with the notion
that we can put off plans for the present, and plan on "doing
foreign policy for a week or two" sometime in July.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT GATES
FROM:
DANIEL MC GROARTY, SPEECHWRITING Dincr
SUBJECT: NEW WORLD ORDER OP-ED
I am faxing the attached draft op-ed for your review at the
recommendation of David Demarest. General Scowcroft has read this
draft, and would like to find an authoritative foreign policy
expert outside the Administration to byline the piece.
Please deliver comments directly to David Demarest, who is
with the President in Kennebunkport.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 5, 1991
MEMORANDUM TO DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY DMCM
SUBJECT: ESSAY ON THE EMERGING NEW WORLD ORDER
Statement of Purpose:
One year after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, a significant number
of news accounts report the death of the New World Order. The
attached essay argues that these obituaries to an idea are
premature -- that the forward progress over the past two years far
outweighs second-order crises such as the plight of the Kurds or
unrest in Yugoslavia. The essay supplies some historical context,
recalling the three-year transition period to the last "world
order:" the bi-polar era of the Cold War.
The essay underscores the fact that the new world order is
prospective: a process characterized by an opportunity to
establish international "rules of the road" -- rules meant to
minimize instability, strengthen the forces of collective security,
and maximize the breathing space for nations making the transition
to democracy. As such, the defining conditions for the present
"time of transition" play to the President's strengths as a deft
diplomat and international leader with a sure sense of American
interests and ideals.
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MC GROARTY
AUGUST 5, 1991
A year has passed since Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion
of Kuwait, in what came to be the first great challenge of the
post-Cold War era. Few would have predicted in the early hours of
August 2, 1990 that one year's time would find Kuwait liberated and
Saddam slapped down by a coalition of 28 nations cobbled together
by a U.S. President under U.N. auspices. Yet, judging by some
recent news reports, the latest casualty of the post-Gulf War world
is the "New World Order," President Bush's shorthand for the
prospects for global stability and peace.
Some trace the alleged demise of the New World Order to Saddam
Hussein's ability to weather Desert Storm (itself a questionable
premise over the long-term). Others declare that the new world
order died in the mountains of Northern Iraq with the Kurdish
refugees, or got caught in the crossfire in the Balkans. At times
it seems all the world's calamities are laid at the gravestone of
the new world order -- as if anything bad happening anywhere is
enough to trigger another obituary to an idea whose time never
came.
The purported stillbirth of this new order stands in sharp
contrast to an abundance of evidence that the old order has
breathed its last -- with no prospect of resuscitation. Witness
Eastern Europe, and the now-almost-cliched flourishing of
democracy. The Warsaw Pact expired almost unnoticed in March, and
the Comecon lingered on until June when the old Pact members pulled
the plug. But the cornerstone of the old world order -- and now
the one element most responsible for its collapse -- is the Soviet
Union's curtailed capacity to work anything from mischief to mayhem
in the world.
To see just how much has changed, consider the regional
flashpoints of the Reagan Doctrine that so dominated foreign policy
debate a few short years ago. Nicaragua, with a free and fair
election and a decade of divisive civil war now behind it, is
finally on the road to democracy. In Angola, after 16 years of
war, the communist government and anti-communist rebels have
concluded a peace pact. Afghanistan is no longer a proxy conflict
for the superpowers. In Ethiopia, indigenous rebels have toppled
a tyrannical Mengistu regime that could no longer count on its
Soviet sponsors. Even in Cambodia, a ceasefire is now in place,
and hope for a peaceful settlement is greater than it has been for
years.
But the crowning and indisputable proof of the death of the
old world order remains the Gulf War. During the Cold War, a
regional conflict of this sort would have awakened worries of
global conflagration. Instead, President Bush orchestrated a 28-
member coalition to confront Saddam as an international outlaw, the
Soviets refrained from playing the spoiler's role, and after
decades of Cold-War induced paralysis, the UN performed as a true
parliament of nations at every critical point during the conflict.
Cooperation between the U.S. and Soviet Union has carried into
the post-Gulf War period. One year to the day after Iraq's
invasion, Presidents Bush and Gorbachev announced at the Moscow
Summit joint sponsorship of a Middle East Peace Conference.
Taken together, these developments prove beyond doubt that
horizon. the old order has ended, and the prospect of a new order is on the
The opportunities presented by this new world order should be
clear. With the end of the East-West rivalry, we have the chance
to clear away the dangers of large-scale armed conflict for a more
mutually profitable competition of an economic sort. History and
human nature prove the world will never rid itself of the urge to
commit aggression. The new world order does not mean the absence
of conflict. As President Bush has said many times, "we have not
entered an era of perpetual peace."
The point now is that the peace-loving nations of the world -
- with the freedom-loving nations of the world at their core --
have it within their means to deter conflict and, if necessary, to
act in concert to defeat aggression. As much as we anguish over
their fate, the existence of Kurdish refugees or ethnic unrest in
Yugoslavia do not refute the fundamental fact that a new order is
now emerging.
Yet in significant respects, the new world order the President
speaks about is not new at all. It bears a strong resemblance to
an earlier vision of America and its place in the world -- a dream
dashed in the aftermath of two world wars. This vision of a new
order has always been consonant with American interests and ideals.
Those ready to close the door on the new world order are
guilty of monumental short-sightedness. The last "world order" -
- the one the world came to know as the Cold War era -- was
arguably almost three years in the making: From the close of World
War II in August 1945 -- with the U.S.-Soviet wartime alliance
intact -- to June 1948, when the Berlin Blockade dispelled any
lingering doubts about the USSR's aggressive designs. As the
blockade wore on, Washington was the scene of discussions that led
to the formation of NATO -- an alliance explicitly aimed against
Soviet expansionism. The USSR had come full circle, from ally to
enemy -- and old order had given way to new, in three years' time.
The path that took us from shaking hands with Ivan across the
Elbe to staring him down across the barriers in Berlin was by no
means a straight line. Viewed from the ground -- that is to say,
viewed from in the midst of history, where we are forced to live
it -- much that later seemed preordained was then anything but
clear. Witness in 1946 the shock and consternation that greeted
Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, which historical hindsight deems
nothing short of prophetic. In spite of Churchill's warnings, even
as late as the summer of 1947 delegates from the USSR attended a
planning conference to pave the way for possible Soviet
participation in the Marshall Plan.
Compare that "transition timeline" to our own circumstances.
Dating the crumbling of the old order from the collapse of the
Berlin Wall in November 1989 -- or even to July 1989, when
Solidarity candidates took their seats besides the communist old
guard in the Polish Parliament -- puts the endpoint of a similar
three-year transition period into the summer or fall of 1992.
Given that the past two years have witnessed the collapse of
communism, the peaceful end of forty years of Cold War without a
shot being fired; given that, in the past six months, a UN-
sanctioned and U.S.-led coalition waged forty days of hyper-war
against a regime that once counted the Soviet Union as an ally;
given that every day brings new word of unrest and worse in the
Balkans and among the restive Republics of the USSR -- given this
whirlwind of change, who can be so bold to assume the next 12 to
18 months will bring no new surprises?
The old order is no more -- gone the way of East Germany and
the Berlin Wall, Nicolae Ceausescu and the Iron Curtain. A new
world order will take its place. This time, the community of free
nations, with America in the lead, can make good the dreams of
earlier eras. We can expect twists and turns, setbacks and missed
chances. But the watchword of this singular moment remains
opportunity -- a chance to secure enduring peace, to create the
breathing space for freedom that eluded us in 1919 and 1945.
In a famous formulation dating from the war that shaped the
last old order, Churchill warned that "this is not the end. It is
not even the beginning of the end. But it is perhaps, the end of
the beginning." In our own quest to shape a new world order, we
have not yet witnessed the end of the new beginning, and a new
world remains within our reach.
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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE
September 6, 1991
MEMORANDUM:
TO
:
All Assistants to the President
FROM
:
Leonard J. Tanis
Deputy Assistant Director/WHSC
Office of Protective Operations
SUBJECT :
Enhanced Coordination for White House Complex Events
Larger public events scheduled for the White House Complex always
impact on the staff (s) hosting the event, as well as the Secret
Service. The potential for a successful event is coupled to our
ability to share information, priorities, and expectations in a
complete and timely fashion.
This office has developed an outline which may facilitate the
desired interaction. It is not intended to be all inclusive, but
rather should serve as a guide to those involved in the planning
process.
I.
Initial Notification
Upon confirmation that any event with an expected attendance
of 200 guests or more is being scheduled, the staff office
responsible for hosting the event should notify the Secret
Service. The point of contact should be the Operations Office
of the Protective Detail whose protectee will attend (e.g.:
PPD 395-6340/VPD 395-2088-89). In circumstances where no
protectee is scheduled to attend, then the Uniformed
Division's Special Events Office should be notified (395-
4420). From that point forward the respective Secret Service
office will be responsible for subsequent USSS notifications
and coordination of our efforts. The continuation of informal
liaisons, while not being discouraged, does not satisfy the
notification process as described herein. Informational items
to be conveyed in the notification process should include:
Date/Time of Event
Staff Contact (s)
Description of Event
Hosting Office (s)
Number of Guests Expected
Phone Number (s)
II. Advance Arrangements
An initial meeting for Secret Service and staff should be
promptly scheduled. At a minimum, topics should include:
- Itinerary/schedule of events
- WAVES status/projection/cut off time, with exceptions policy
- Attendance update
- Walk thru schedule
- Admission procedure
Time frame
Gate (s) utilized
Availability of staff/UD at access point(s)
Briefing of access staff
Special equipment/furniture required
Trouble desk concept
Final admittance problem resolution agreement
- Do Not Admit concept/practice
- Inclement weather alternatives
- Countdown utilization
III. Event
Just prior to commencement of the actual admission process,
the Secret Service and staff entities must be satisfied that
the following mechanisms/principles are in place:
- Sufficient, timely, and oriented staffing of checkpoints and
"Trouble Desk. If
- Coordinated opening/closing of checkpoints.
- Periodic communication potential at the primary event area
as well as at checkpoints
- Immediate communication of any necessitated itinerary
changes or additions.
- Adherence to admittance guidelines as previously agreed.
The goals of the staff and the Secret Service are not mutually
exclusive. While we sometimes prioritize differently, we must
continue to ensure that interdependence is fostered, rather than
minimized. Continued cooperation through communication will
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U.N.
In a few years, when someone does the inevitable poll to see
what journalists think are the top 10 stories of the 20th
century, the recent collapse of communism in the Soviet Union
must be ranked with such events as World War I, World War II,
nuclear weapons, and landing on the Moon. And as we know, the
President has yet to comment in any significant or philosophical
way on this historic event. The U.N. provides the ideal forum to
do SO.
The collapse of communism represents the beginning of a new
and final era in mankind's great experiment in how to form
governments. Totalitarian communism will ultimately be deemed -
- even by liberals and former fellow travelers -- the most evil,
bloody, and costly mistake in human history. Ronald Reagan spoke
in the early 80s about how it would soon end up in the "dustbin
of history." "Soon" -- fortunately -- came sooner than some of
us thought.
All of us have lived most of our lives confronted with a
monolithic, inflexible, unchangeable, evil enemy with the ability
to utterly destroy life on this planet. Now this evil is gone,
though it is understandably hard to mentally adjust our thinking
to new circumstances. Yet now is the time to consider just what
the end of communism really means.
1) Democracy triumphs. Mankind's search for the most just form
of government is over. Monarchy, aristocracy, theocracy and
others have been tried, but only democracy consistently produces
superior political leaders. Systems based on heredity always
break down when the off-spring are inferior to the original
patriarch. Democracy is also based on the natural right
(Clarence Thomas: call your office) of people to form their own
government. When they possess sufficient power to make a choice,
they always choose democracy. The collapse of communism's power
to deny this choice ensures that every major country in the world
-- and eventually every country -- will be a democracy.
2) Democracies are peaceful. The main purpose of democratic
governments is to protect property. It follows that the main
business of democracies is business. Since wars destroy
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property, democracies do not launch wars of conquest. The end of
communism means more than just an end to Soviet funding of Third
World "wars of liberation." It means that there will not be a
World War III.
Let's consider why this is so and what this means. First,
quite obviously, no one in Europe, Japan, or this hemisphere is
contemplating an attack on any of the others. No power in Asia
or Africa has enough power to attack anyone except maybe a next-
door neighbor. China, of course, is still communist and
militarily powerful, but only on land. And China has shown no
desire to attack any of its neighbors. That leaves the former
Soviet Union. They no longer have the ability to launch a ground
attack in Europe and no longer have will, if they ever did, to
launch a nuclear attack against the U.S. Thus, to simplify the
worldwide military situation, every country that has substantial
military power lacks the desire to use it offensively, and those
few countries who may have hostile intent do not have enough
military power to be much of a threat to any major country. (If
you're still worried about potential nuts, remember that Iraq had
the 4th or 5th largest military in the world prior to the Gulf
War, yet was demolished easily.)
The end of communism has liberated us all from the specter
of World War III. This should be cause for major celebration.
It means we are free of our childhood memories of "duck and
cover." Free of the nightmares of fallout shelters and radiation
burns and nuclear winter. Free from Dr. Strangelove and the
post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max. We made it! We're not going
to blow ourselves up!
While I am not saying that war is a thing of the past, major
wars are a thing of the past. North Korea still might invade
South Korea. Somebody might invade Israel. Libya might invade
Chad. There's the problems in the Balkans and the Caucasus. But
in citing these examples, it should be clear that it's getting
harder to think up potential wars anywhere in the world. The
remaining hotspots either still have kooky dictators or unsettled
nationality/ethnic boundaries; they are not threats to world
democracy.
It follows that the approaching worldwide triumph of
democracy sometime in the next century will mean the end of all
war -- the vision embodied in the old Kellogg-Briand Pact. only
this time, the world won't have to bother outlawing war because
there won't be anyone left who wants to practice it.
3) As the desire to wage war diminishes, so will the need for
large military forces, freeing resources worldwide for economic
development. Over time, in both the existing and emerging
democracies, the fear of attack will shrink, and with it, the
expenditures on weapons. During this great global build-down, we
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should be guided by the old admonition, "Nations don't distrust
each other because they are armed; they arm because they distrust
each other. Americans did not end their suspicions about the
Germans or Japanese in 1945, but gradually we gave up our doubts
and became friends and allies. Similarly, it will take years of
words and deeds by the Russians to end 45 years of Cold War
distrust. Our primary assistance to the Russians (other than
advice on capitalism and democratic institutions) should be in
destroying their weapons and converting (or scrapping) their
military-industrial complex. As this happens, we can work on how
to match such changes with our own.
Final Thoughts
There's a certain poetic justice in having communism
collapse in the final decade of the 20th century -- just a few
years before the millennium. The 90s have been described as a
"Horizon Decade" -- the final preparatory period for the year
2000 and beyond. I think most people, when asked what the world
will be like 100-200 years from now, will say that somehow we
will have conquered problems like disease, poverty, and war on
our planet and are now exploring other planets and the stars.
Call it the "Star Trek Vision" if you like, but it's common in
utopian literature and popular thought.
While some of us could easily dismiss this kind of future
during the dark days of KAL 007 in 1983, a future of universal
peace and prosperity in the middle or end of the 21st century is
now not only plausible, but likely. The 20th century has been
one of paradox: at once the most destructive and productive in
history. Thus it seems fitting that the century that saw both
fascism and communism come to power has vanquished both without
marring the promise of a better future -- of universal democracy
and prosperity -- in the 21st century.
This may all sound a little starry-eyed at first, but I
believe my reasoning holds up well. The phrase "entering a new
era" is a cliche, but that's truly what we've entered. It is a
New World Order that's broader and more fulfilling than anything
we could have envisioned even a year ago. We should explain it
and celebrate it.
The men who created the U.N. and its founding principles
were dreamers. They created an institution that was not even
able to function as they envisioned until 1990, when the
ideological strife of the Cold War was put aside to stand up to
Iraq. They foresaw all of the world's nations working together
to conquer disease, poverty and oppression. They were not afraid
to plan for the world as they wanted it, not as they found it.
We should not be afraid to declare our vision for the 21st
century and to celebrate our avoidance of World War III.
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Tony --
I've sent along Beth's Minority Business draft (which
includes my edits).
Also, the Petersmeyer radio address is on. It will be taped
on Monday morning the 23rd, for release to stations on Friday the
28th. Beth is crashing on a short draft -- 2 pages -- which Andy
Card wants staffed by noon tomorrow.
You'll see a copy tonight, if at all possible.
Tomorrow, Joe and I will send out some UN jottings and
background. FYI, Nancy Dyke continues to check in on "the
process.
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Hope all goes well.
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September 18, 1991 11 a.m.
MINORITY Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
Wednesday, September 25, 1991
Rose Garden
[ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS] Thank you. I know a lot of you started
out building your own businesses from scratch -- so a special
welcome to the White House, which is, after all, the ultimate mom
and pop operation -- Barbara and I both work at home.
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
people who have transformed the Amyrican Dream into Amirican times
the spotlight on pioneers and heroes. Your theme makes such a success -
states a 200ml an teach obvious $ important truth.
stories,
positive statement: Building a Stronger America through Minority
Business Development. That's exactly what you do. As America's
future
minority businessmen and women, you enhance the quality of life.
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What you give to your communities is especially important. You
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demonstrate the excitement of possibilities, through your
commitment to excellence. You uplift others by providing jobs,
opportunity, and hope.
Our country benefits tremendously from the competitive,
creative impulse we call the American Dream. You prove this dream
remains as dynamic as ever -- there for every man, woman and
child who dares to reach for it. The kind of self-reliance and
vision you possess made America a nation of imagination -- a
nation of mavericks willing to take a gamble on the untested, the
unexpected. You carry that dedication to an even higher plane,
because of the courage that allowed you to overcome every
obstacle to claim your share of the American Dream.
Our
You play a vital role in our free enterprise system the
works only when it throws open the gotes of opportunity and rewards people whose
boldness, diligence
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system that gains its greatness through challenging the
individual. You prove that bureaucratic, top-down organization
is not the answer. We value our precious system because it
encourages initiative -- and because it does not stifle
creativity or the willingness to take risks.
Tremendous exhilaration races across our globe. Countries
are rejecting state-controlled economies because those systems
simply do not work. They're learning something that we're glad
to share with the world: nothing works like freedom.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
embodied by the people we salute today. These are awards of the
American spirit -- a spirit that confronts obstacles and
challenges and still proclaims: I can do it.
That's what professor Richard Cheng said 11 years ago when he
left the safety of academia to found Eastern Computers. Now he's
turned his company into a world pioneer in developing and pro-
ducing multi-lingual computer systems. Today his company employs
over 345 people and in 1990 generated sales of $34 million.
Hugh Brown also said yes to the challenge, with some timely
help from SBA. His technical and engineering service company,
BAMSI, spent 8 years in the SBA's 8(a) program: a great idea that
helps disadvantaged businesspeople get equal access to resources.
This helps their businesses compete in the mainstream of American
economy. Hugh did more than just compete. He triumphed. During
those years his company increased sales from under $1/4 million
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to over $39 million -- and expanded its staff from 20 to more
than 1,300.
Resilience, tenacity and industry -- those qualities define
Raymond Haysbert. He persevered for almost 40 years to overcome
widespread resistance to minority-owned businesses. Along the
way, he transformed H.G. Parks into a household name -- kids
across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom! Please?"
He shaped a company consistently ranked in the top 100 Black-
Owned businesses -- a company that's seen yearly sales skyrocket
from $30,000 to $36 million.
Gae Veit's [VIGHT] life is the story of tremendous drive that
came from believing in her dream -- and believing in her ability
to achieve it. In 1982 she was a woman trying to start her own
construction company -- trying to succeed in an industry
dominated by men. Roadblocks surrounded her everywhere. But
there's one word she just doesn't know, and that's "quit." To
give shape to her vision, she named her new company Shingobee
[SHIN-go-bee] -- a word that means "beautiful evergreen tree" in
her Sioux language. Her belief in herself came true. Her
company now projects sales of $10 million this year.
These winners, and many more like them, are real American
success stories. They know no nation ever drowned in sweat.
They know that the strength of America lies with those willing to
take a chance and build for the future. They know that each of
us must never forget the privilege and responsibility we share -
- to contribute to our communities. So these terrific winners
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find time to think of others. They're active volunteers, every
one of them, shining among the points of light that reflect our
nation's conscience and illuminate its social landscape.
In particular, I note that the leaders here, like the thou-
sands they represent, are particularly concerned about the future
of our youth. That's exactly where their concern should be --
for to remain a leader in the global marketplace, we must ensure
that the next generation has the knowledge and skills to take
advantage of the opportunity that is every American's birthright.
You teach our youth by example. Your lives and accomplish-
ments speak loudly and say: take aim at an idea -- and make it
work. I'm impressed to hear you're hosting Youth Awareness Day
tomorrow, to give minority young people the chance to meet
successful minority businessmen and women. You can become their
role models; their inspiration -- and, maybe one day, here's the
highest compliment of all -- they'll be your competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
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Attached, as staffed for comments, are Presidential remarks for
09/25 -- Blue Ribbon Schools Ceremony.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
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[RIBBON]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS CEREMONY
SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
THE SOUTH LAWN
8:00 A.M.
With apologies for the early hour, it's my pleasure to
welcome all of you to the White House. Here you are -- the
ultimate field trip. 11 [Introductory acknowledgements: Let me
recognize the many corporate contributors to the Blue Ribbon
Program who are here today -- and of course I'm pleased to
introduce to you our first-rate Secretary of Education, Lamar
Alexander. //]
I'm delighted to start the day by recognizing the schools
that represent this Nation's Blue Ribbon best. 11 We've
bestowed Blue Ribbons now for nine years. some of your schools
are no strangers to this ceremony: today we host a record 32
two-time winners. /
We meet at a moment when this Nation has embarked on a
crusade for real reform in our schools -- a crusade we call
America 2000, a revolution that will ready us to enter a new
century capable of meeting its challenges. 11
As you know, right now the news for American education as a
whole is anything but good. Part of the necessary business of
reform is to shine a light into the dark corners of the system -
- focus on the schools that aren't making the grade; shake people
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out of their complacency and show them we need change. / But
there's another part of the business of building better schools
across America: shining the spotlight on schools that work --
the success stories, like each one of the 222 schools here today.
11
Your schools are the pioneers -- the ones blazing a trail
the rest will follow. The levels of achievement we're looking
for in the year 2000 are the goals you're shooting for today. 11
We here in Washington can lend a hand, but the real
revolution takes place in the communities you call home. When
you come from as far away as Kalaheo High in Hawaii, Alaska's
East Anchorage High School or Hahn American High School on Hahn
Air Force Base in Germany -- or as near to this House as D.C.'s
own Benjamin Banneker and Hine Junior High -- you see at a glance
that each school travels its own path to excellence. 11
[[one sad note for the kids here who made the short trip
here from Banneker and Hine: we've started so early, it looks
like you'll be back in class by 3rd period. ]] 11
Some schools here today mirror the communities they come
from. Their successes reflect years of love, interest and
attention from communities that cares. Some of the schools
represented here today triumphed against all odds -- in spite of
cruel surroundings. For their students, these schools are
islands of calm in the midst of chaos. 11
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That drives home today's lesson: There's no blueprint for
the one school that works for everyone -- but there is a Blue
Ribbon for every school that works best. 11
Take Genesis -- an alternative school for kids with special
needs in Kansas City, Missouri. Genesis began as a VISTA program
back in the mid-'70's. Today, the vast majority of its funds
come from the private sector -- from national organizations like
the United Way, down to local businesses. Genesis serves the
kids who have fallen through the cracks: the drop outs, the teen
mothers -- children coping with broken homes and shattered hopes.
It turns around two-thirds of the troubled kids that come through
its doors, prepares them to go back to their old schools, or go
on to get a G.E.D. / For these students, Genesis is literally a
new beginning -- a second chance that gives them their best shot
at a promising future. 111
The schools we honor today come in all shapes and sizes,
serve students of all races, creeds and colors, from America's
major cities to our smallest towns. Each one of you represents
the tip of the iceberg -- the collective accomplishment of
teachers and students, principals, parents and the communities
you come from.
Consider one of the smallest schools here today, Craftsbury
Academy -- a 180-student public school in the Vermont farm
country, in a town called Craftsbury Common. Times are tough in
Craftsbury, but economic difficulties haven't stopped that
community from giving its children every possible opportunity to
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learn. / I think it says something about Craftsbury that when
the teachers voted to send someone to today's ceremony, they sent
a parent. / Gary Houston -- a past graduate of Craftsbury,
whose four kids go there now -- please accept our thanks for all
the moms and dads who understand what powerful teachers parents
can be. 11
So today, your shining example must spark the revolution in
American education -- spur reforms that will literally re-invent
the American school. Each of your schools are well on the way to
where all of us must be. We'll reach our goals by challenging
the best minds and big thinkers out there to help us create a new
generation of American schools -- and have these schools up and
running in every Congressional district across America by the
year 1996. By challenging every city and town to join the
crusade -- become an America 2000 Community. By beginning now to
make our bad schools become good, and our best schools better
still.
We won't write anyone off -- we won't waste time wringing
our hands about the fact that the year 2000 is little more than
eight years away. Look at it from a child's point of view:
eight years is a lifetime of learning. Let's spend the time
between now and the year 2000 opening a whole new world of
possibility for our children. 11
That's the spirit that will get us to our goals for the year
2000. One school at a time -- one student at a time: for the
sake of our future, we will win this new American revolution. 11
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Once again, welcome to the White House. when you get home
with your Blue Ribbons, please share my thanks with everyone who
makes your schools so successful. Thank you -- and may God bless
the United States of America.
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I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development." It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of
race, creed and background -- and give every person a chance to
his or her
go as far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong a
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means an chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
business. It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
2
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual's abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows or brash hoods on the street.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa and Scandanavia have acknowledged
that freedom works. More precisely: Individual freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
Eleven years ago, Richard Chang left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [[Now, if he could only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids!]]
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the Small
3
Business Administration's Section 8-a program, he did more than
compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
Please?" [[His customers even have good manners. ]] His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred Black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VITE] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shingobee
[[SHIN-go-bee] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
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These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a risk,
make a difference, and build the foundations of a more prosperous
future. They know that none of us can forget the privilege and
responsibility we share -- to contribute to our communities.
These winners think of others -- not just in building businesses
that serve their communities and neighbors -- but also in
volunteer activities. They each serve as points of light
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check to see if these folks really do
have volunteer records. If so, gin up some stories, some
examples. If not, send the points of light talk into the
circular file
thought of helping disadvantaged Americans gain access to
business resources and said: I can do it. Hefounded a technical
and engineering service company, BAMSI, [?????] years ago. After
eight years in the SBA's section 8-a program
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development. " It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of
race, creed and background -- and give every person a chance to
go as far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong a
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means an chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
business. It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
2
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual's abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows or brash hoods on the street.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa and Scandanavia have acknowledged
that freedom works. More precisely: Individual freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
Eleven years ago, Richard Chang left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [[Now, if horcould only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids!]]
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the Small
3
Business Administration's Section 8-a program, he did more than
compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
Please?" [[His customers even have good manners. ]] His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred Black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VITE] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shingobee
[SHIN-go-bee] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
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These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a risk,
make a difference, and build the foundations of a more prosperous
future. They know that none of us can forget the privilege and
responsibility we share -- to contribute to our communities.
These winners think of others -- not just in building businesses
that serve their communities and neighbors -- but also in
volunteer activities. They each serve as points of light
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check to see if these folks really do
have volunteer records. If so, gin up some stories, some
examples. If not, send the points of light talk into the
circular file
thought of helping disadvantaged Americans gain access to
business resources and said: I can do it. Hefounded a technical
and engineering service company, BAMSI, [?????] years ago. After
eight years in the SBA's section 8-a program
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development." It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all American a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong a
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means an chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without minority
business. It cannot survive if it offers opportunities to some
and not to others. And it cannot survive if it does not produce
new success stories -- stories like yours -- that inspire young
men and women to look up and say: I want to be like them.
Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
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Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows or brash hoods on the street.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa and Scandanavia have acknowledged
that freedom works. More precisely: Individual freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
demonstrated by the people we salute today. These awards
celebrate the American spirit -- a spirit that looks past
obstacles and challenges, identifies a goal, and says: I can do
it.
Eleven years ago, Richard Chang left the safe haven of
academia, founded Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His
company has pioneered the business of producing multilingual
computer systems. [[Now, if he could only produce a system that
would enable parents to understand their kids!]]
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the Small
Business Administration's Section 8-a program, he did more than
3
compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 39 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert persevered for nearly 40 years in his quest
to overcome resistance to minority enterprise. But he knew he
could do it. He transformed H.G. Parks into a household name.
Kids across this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom.
Please?" [[His customers even have good manners. 1] His company
consistently ranks within the top hundred Black-owned businesses
in America. Its sales under his leadership have risen from
30,000 dollars a year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VITE] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shingobee
[SHIN-go-bee]] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a risk,
4
make a difference, and build the foundations of a more prosperous
future. They know that none of us can forget the privilege and
responsibility we share -- to contribute to our communities.
These winners think of others -- not just in building businesses
that serve their communities and neighbors -- but also in
volunteer activities. They each serve as points of light
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check to see if these folks really do
have volunteer records. If so, gin up some stories, some
examples. If not, send the points of light talk into the
circular file
thought of helping disadvantaged Americans gain access to
business resources and said: I can do it. Hefounded a technical
and engineering service company, BAMSI, [?????] years ago. After
eight years in the SBA's section 8-a program
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: NEW JERSEY GOP FUNDRAISER
EAST BRUNSWICK RAMADA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1991
6:30 P.M.
[Acknowledgements]
((I'm here today because I know a lot of money's been spent,
and that there's been a lot of media attention on both sides
and I think we all agree the stakes are high. 11 But hey, enough
about Liz Taylor's wedding. 11 ))
I've come here today for the same reason many of you have -
- because the Republican Party of New Jersey is attracting people
from far and wide. The Republican Party has grass roots appeal.
The Republican Party defines the mainstream in this state. And
come this fall, the Republican Party will win the state Assembly
and State Senate back for New Jersey. 111
New Jersey Democrats should be worried. The New Jersey
G.O.P. has the best candidates -- in fact, more women and
minorities are running for office as Republicans than as
Democrats. Not surprisingly, we face our best chance in 18 years
of capturing both Houses. Four more seats in each House will put
us over the top. We'll run on the Republican Record -- and that
leaves the other Party just plain running. 11
Look at last year's elections. In 1990, Republicans won a
record number of new local and county offices, and swept both
contested legislative races. New Jersey voters sent a message to
the Democrats in the U.S. Senate race, and helped us take back an
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assembly seat that hadn't gone G.O.P. in 15 years. The switch is
on -- to the Republican Party -- because when the fight is fair
and on the issues, Republicans win. 111
Let me say a few words about the "fairness" issue. The
other party talks about "fairness" - until the time comes to
draw those district lines. Democrats have called it "their
contribution to modern art" -- we call it "gerrymandering."
We'll fight for fair representation all the way -- with three of
the best in the business on our side -- our State GOP chairman,
Bob Franks 11 and our Minority Leader in the Assembly, Chuck
Haytaian [Heh-TAY-en] // and of course, our Minority Leader in
the State Senate John Dorsey. 11 We'll fight for fairness
because we Republicans don't need gerrymandering. We've got the
issues on our side. That's what wins in fair elections.
Republicans stand for important principles. We stand for
free markets and free people for a strong national defense
and the power of democracy. We believe in measuring success not
by dollars spent and red tape created -- but by lives enriched
and families strengthened. We're working to build a better
America -- by providing choice in child care, reforming our
schools, safeguarding our environment and -- most importantly --
fueling a strong economic recovery. 11
But in order to achieve excellence at home and
competitiveness abroad, we need more men and women of courage and
conviction. In the House, in the Senate, and right here in the
Statehouse, 11 we need more Republicans. 11
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Don't you think it's time to bring New Jersey back to the
common-sense policies of the Republican Party? 11 Especially
after the last few years I believe New Jerseyans will appreciate
that G.O.P. really can stand for Growth, Opportunity and
Prosperity.
Our Administration's economic growth agenda promotes growth
and opportunity for all Americans. Our economic growth package
is one that creates the right climate for business to flourish.
We want to bring down the tax on capital gains -- SQ that
investors will invest money in new businesses, new ideas and new
jobs. We want to bring down the deficit -- by holding the line
on Congressional spending. The federal deficit wasn't caused by
people not paying enough taxes, it was caused by Congress
spending too much money. 11
Republicans also stand for free and fair trade, because we
are determined that America will remain a world leader in the
global economy, and because we want to open the world to American
products. In the last four years alone, exports from the U.S.
have increased 55 percent, more than twice the rate of import
growth. Right now, exports have galvanized our economy -- we can
build on our strengths to create more growth, more opportunity
and more prosperity for all Americans.
One more point: Last year, excessive regulations cost the
economy at least 185 billion dollars. Well, we're doing
something about it. The Vice President's Council on
Competitiveness has targeted burdensome regulations. You know
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the ones -- they strangle productivity, defy logic, and don't
effectively or efficiently protect the public interest. It's
time we cut through this tangle of red tape, and cleared a path
for growth.
You don't promote growth by taxing working people into the
poorhouse. You don't promote growth by spending beyond your
means. And you don't promote growth by binding the economy with
bundles of red tape. We want to create jobs and opportunity for.
all Americans. We want to unleash the power of the American
imagination. If you want that -- if you want common sense
government -- vote Republican.
Speaking of Common Sense, most people know the famous words
of Thomas Paine: "These are the times that try men's souls." But
most people don't know that Thomas Paine -- true story -- wrote
those words while in New Jersey, during a revolution fought over
taxation. These times, too, try mens' souls -- and just like
last time, the right side will win this revolution. 11
This year the people will send a message to the tax-and-
spend Democrats. This year will make New Jersey history. This
year New Jersey will go Republican. 111
The people of this state deserve leadership, 11 fairness 11
and common sense. They deserve a Republican State Assembly and a
Republican State senate. 11
Keep up the good fight. Thank you so much for having me
here today. God bless each and every one of you.
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UNITED NATIONS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1991
2:00 P.M.
Mr. Secretary General, members of the United Nations
community, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends. / For many years,
Barbara and I have regarded this as our second home. / Thank you
for making today's homecoming a wonderful reunion. 11
A writer once observed, "The character of a people is
embodied in its leaders." / Mr. Secretary General, as I
mentioned to the General Assembly, the character of the United
Nations is embodied in you. 11
You and other leaders have witnessed great changes in the
past several years -- changes that brought an end to the
superpower rivalry which poisoned the international arena. / The
passing of this rivalry, in turn, has enabled the U.N. to assume
its proper role on the world stage -- the role envisioned by its
founders over 45 years ago. 11
History will record that at the onset of this decade, the
United Nations regained the faith of its founders by responding
with courage and vision to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. You
helped the nations of the world restore peace and stability to
the Gulf by reversing the tide of aggression against a member
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The founders of the U.N. were also determined, in the words
of the prologue of the Charter, "to reaffirm faith in fundamental
human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in
the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and
small." 11
Sadly, that faith is today diminished by the continued
existence of General Assembly Resolution 3379, the offensive
resolution which equates Zionism with racism. 11 This resolution
has undercut the moral authority of the U.N. / We strongly
believe that it is time to repeal Resolution 3379 -- and bring
the deeds of the General Assembly into closer harmony with the
noble words of its Charter. 11
This action will further spur the new wave of freedom
sweeping the globe. In virtually every corner of the world,
repressive governments have been swept aside. In their place
have sprung up democracies -- fragile, admittedly -- but
democracies which can and must be nurtured to withstand the
daunting difficulties they confront. 11
Our task is to strengthen these democracies -- affirming the
rights of the individual while truly responding to the collective
will of the people. / Only then, Mr. President, can we truly
live your words: "Resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace. If one of these strands is removed, the tissue will
unravel." 11
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Mr. Secretary General, my friend, you have played a central
role in binding the fabric of peace. 11 You have helped lessen
tensions around the world in a time of tremendous change. 11
Thirty years ago, one of your predecessors, Dag Hammarskjold, was
killed in a tragic plane crash. Today, we remember how he said:
"Only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find his
right road. " 11
By keeping your eye fixed on the horizon, you have helped
the United Nations find the road to peace. I thank you on behalf
of freedom-loving peoples. I congratulate you for a job well
done. In that spirit, let us raise our glasses:
-- To the cause of peace;
-- To the health of my dear friend;
-- And to the liberty we can, and must, achieve for
the children of the world.
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PRESIDENTIAL RADIO ADDRESS: POINTS OF LIGHT
september 23, 1991
Usually when I speak to the nation, it's to announce a new
program, or discuss some pressing national policy. Well, today I
won't be talking about programs or policy -- but about a vision
as essential as any I've addressed before.
Over the past two years, I've honored Americans who have
truly shown "the better angels of their nature" by volunteering
to help others. These individuals and groups realize that the
best way to guide our destinies is by addressing the problems we
see in our own communities. They sum up the genius of this great
and generous land -- ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
I call them "Points of Light" because they shine as beacons
of hope through the dark and dreamless sleep of despair. On
Monday in Orlando, Florida, the 575 Daily Points of Light I've
named will come to EPCOT Center, and Barbara and I will take part
in a national tribute in their honor. When we look at them
gathered there -- first, we'll see and cherish them as individ-
uals. They will come from every state; range in age from 7 to
102; and cover the spectrum of faith, experiences and background.
But when we look at these Points of Light we'll also see
them as a group, because together they paint an inspiring picture
of tomorrow in America. They address the problems this nation
fears and they do it with courage. Some mentor troubled teens,
befriend the lonely, or simply hold drug-addicted babies. others
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provide meals to AIDS patients, build housing for the homeless or
reclaim crime-infested neighborhoods.
Seeing all of them together should inspire us to believe
that through the combined light generated by these small acts of
consequence -- we can dissolve the darkness. For the commitment,
caring and dedication of the American people is the greatest
national resource of this -- the greatest nation on earth.
Every American can take part. Each of you has something to
share -- and there's someone out there in need of exactly what
you can give. You each have your own unique gift. Walt Whitman
celebrated this when he wrote: "I hear America singing
...
Each
singing what belongs to him or her and to no-one else."
Somewhere in this country right now, someone is seeking a
solution to every problem we face. You could be that someone.
Your neighborhood could be that somewhere. I call on every one
of you to reach deep into yourselves -- and there find the
strength to reach out of yourselves and accept this great
challenge to become a "Point of Light." Then, together, we'll
find a way to unite this country not through our fears, but
through our dreams.
Thank you, and may God bless the lights of this nation.
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