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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TELEPHONE MEMORANDUM
SIGNAL SWITCHBOARD
November 4 . 19 90
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS
LOCATION Houston, Texas
DATE 4 November 1990
TIME
MOVEMENTS
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(LOW KEY)
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WHCA FORM 15, OCTOBER 15, 1980
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / Nov. 4
ery clear about
them the thanks of everybody here today
Obviously, both of us have been. there
no hostility to
and of all the American people.
before. But I'd like to once again ask the
ny of the over
Yes, these are challenging times for our
people in Nebraska to send you, Hal Daub,
land and sea in
country. They really are challenging times
to the Senate. I need more support. If we're
argument with
for a country. But I can think of no more
going to get the job done for the people of
oblem
is
with
exciting time to be President of the United
Nebraska and the country, we need more
termination to
States than today. It is a tremendous chal-
people that think like you do. And I really
or. And we are
lenge. Our country is united, and we will
am emphasizing the fact that we need
stand. And let
prevail.
change. Somebody told me that you'd vis-
resolution to
And now back to the partisan business at
ited 93 counties-every single one of Ne-
worked closely
hand. Next Tuesday think about the liber-
braska's counties-at least once in this cam-
putting sanc-
ties we enjoy in this great country. Think
paign. And if there's ever anything that
Nations has
about what a privilege it is to walk into a
demonstrates hard work and commitment,
more fulfilling
polling booth and vote. Think of the
certainly that is it. I'm not surprised, nor is
it is today as
changes in Eastern Europe and the crying
Barbara, about the tireless campaign you've
aggression of
out for democracy that has been fulfilled.
been waging. We also know that Cindy's a
dictator of
Think of the changes south of our border in
tremendous asset.
this hemisphere. And do not take democra-
To the voters and the people there in
nctions time to
cy for granted; go out and vote. Vote for
Plattsmouth, let me just say this: I've known
never ever be
Frank Bond, for his running mate, for Pete
Hal for almost 20 years now. And I've
again, let me
Domenici. Do your duty, and we will have
learned a lot about him. I believe he will
vill be no com-
better government in the State of New
make a difference. It is the new versus the
ectives of the
Mexico for the next decade.
old for the Senate. As a lawyer, as a busi-
resolutions.
Thank you, and God bless you. And God
nessman, as a four-term Congressman, he's
civilians will
bless America. Thank you.
had the experience; but now he's going to
not
stand.
bring a breath of fresh air to that Senate.
guests, and I
Note: The President spoke at 4:05 p.m. in
And I believe he can make a difference.
Americans
are
the Durand Hanger at Albuquerque Inter-
You know, dealing with a Congress com-
and
we
cannot
national Airport. In his remarks, he re-
pletely controlled by the Democrats is not
of
them
comes
ferred to Gov. Garrey Carruthers.
easy. It's not an easy assignment. Let me
iberties of the
just give you a couple of examples before I
So,
let
me
say
let you go and let you get out to work for
cerned, protest-
Hal.
not
talking
Early on, I proposed tough, new Federal
standing
up
Remarks to a Campaign Rally for
laws, and I believe we had-on crime. I
United States
Senatorial Candidate Hal Daub in
believed that-then, as I do now-that it is
lobody can. We
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
time we had a little less sympathy for the
in
this
time
of
November 4, 1990
criminals and a little more for the victims of
crime. And incredibly, the liberal Demo-
and
to
iso-
Mr. Daub. Mr. President?
crats killed this legislation in a back room in
an embassy is
The President. Yes.
the dead of the night. And that is a singular
even
these
Mr. Daub. We're gathered in Platts-
reason why we need Hal Daub in the Con-
nderstand
that.
mouth, Nebraska, in a Veterans of Foreign
gress in Washington, in the Senate, in the
nderstand
this.
War post with lots of friends and support-
United States Congress, to help work on
and
women
ers. And it's actually a part of the Second
these key issues, because I know where he's
around the
District that it was my privilege to repre-
coming from. And the people of Nebraska
forces ever
sent when you were Vice President.
should understand that we need this driving
ready
there
in
The President. Well, Hal, let me just say
force to get control in that Senate so we'll
desert
sun.
In
hello to everybody gathered at Plattsmouth.
be able to take the offense. On the tax-and-
sit down for a
Barbara and I are here in Houston. We vote
spend policies of our opponents, this liberal,
rom
home
and
here day after tomorrow-end up my cam-
Democratic Congress is tough to top.
a
lot
to
be
paigning-we'll be here tomorrow. But we
And again, I think if we had more Repub-
be with those
just wanted to wish you and Cindy the very
licans in the Senate we would control the
and
I
will
give
best as this campaign wraps up.
agenda. We wouldn't be playing defense to
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the liberal agenda that's coming down the
Mr. Daub. Thanks very much, Mr. Presi-
you, and we lo
pike at me from time to time. The only tool
dent.
Washington in
that I've got is the veto pen. We've used it;
The President. Over and out.
The Presiden
we've used it successfully. But even where
you, sir. And :
we get whipped, if I had a Hal Daub in
Note: The President spoke by telephone at
minute more,
there, we'd have a vote to sustain the Presi-
2:05 p.m. from Houston, TX. In his remarks,
points on some
dent's position on these key issues.
he referred to Mr. Daub's wife, Cindy; Gov.
I first would
I sometimes think that if Washington was
Kay Orr; Ally Milder, candidate for the
on both Senat
as well-run as Lincoln, Nebraska, things
House of Representatives; and Dorothea
course, Hanse
would be a heck of a lot better; and so, I
Roberts, Republican field representative. A
doing a great j
want to put in a pitch here for Kay Orr. I
tape was not available for verification of
one who's goir
also hope you get out the vote for another
the content of these remarks.
tion, not agains
dynamic candidate, Ally Milder. Barbara
for the good of
was out campaigning with her the other
And in my vi
day, and both of us send her and send Kay
her experience
and, of course, send Hal and Cindy our very
Remarks to a Reception for
legislator and
best wishes.
understands
This election could be won or lost de-
Congressional Candidate Genevieve
common sense
pending on who gets out to the polls.
Atwood in Salt Lake City, Utah
I think are so e
Nobody could have worked harder than Hal
November 4, 1990
Genevieve, I k
Daub. But now the question comes: Who is
and independe
going to get out to the polls? I know the
Ms. Atwood. Hello, Mr. President.
And believe m
Daub campaign was on the move. And I'm
The President. Genevieve, I'm glad it's a
gress-both of
depending on each and every one of you to
two-way connection. I thought maybe you'd
by liberal De
get our friends and neighbors to vote. And
just have to listen, which would be a hard-
greatest assign
vote for a Senator who will work with us,
ship. [Laughter]
because we n
not against us. Vote for one that will be
Ms. Atwood. Well, no, our relationship's a
there.
good for Nebraska and, in my view, good
two-way street, Mr. President. I'm very sup-
for the values that I was elected on and that
If you had
portive of everything you're doing.
Barbara and I believe in so much. So, my
two-you kno
The President. Barbara was just thrilled
appeal: Elect Hal Daub as your next Sena-
tion, I propose
to be out there in Utah, and I just want to
And I still feel
tor. Hal, go get them. And many thanks.
weigh in at the last minute. She's here with
Mr. Daub. Mr. President, for you taking
legislation, that
me in Houston, Texas, where we're going to
this time to focus your thoughts on Nebras-
thy for the cri
be voting on Tuesday. But she loved being
the victims of
ka and on my Senate campaign, I'm mighty
out there with you; and she came back with
liberal Democ
grateful. Dorothea Roberts, who's here,
glowing reports of what you're doing, of
back room in
who's done a good job with her team of
your enthusiasm, and of the groundswell of
think if we had
helping put this gathering together. And
support she felt for your campaign. So, she's
my wife, Cindy, is standing right beside me.
Genevieve, I b
asked me to pass along a message, and
The President. Well, give her a big hug
the Congress 1
here's what she said: "I need a new friend
want done.
and go on out and win now. And I'm
in Washington almost as much as Utah does.
pleased you feel things are moving.
So, anyway,
Elect Genevieve Atwood to the United
Ms. Roberts. Hello, Mr. President.
only say that I
States Congress."
education and
The President. Hi, Cindy.
Ms. Atwood. That's a fabulous message.
so precious to
Ms. Roberts. Mr. President, this is Doro-
We believe in that.
crime legislatic
thea. Just a minute, I'll give her to you.
The President. I expect you're for that.
and-spend me
Mrs. Daub. Mr. President, I bring you
And the main thing is I have a wonderful
crats. And Ger
greetings from Plattsmouth, Nebraska, from
feeling that the people of Utah are for that
I'm told, of t
District 2, from Cass County. We all love
as well. But I understand that you have my
ment and tha
Hal Daub, and we love you. Thank you.
friend the Governor with you there. If he
My view is: If
The President. Well, not at all. Good luck
is, please give Norm my very best, will you?
President a sh
to all of you. Now, this is exactly the time to
Ms. Atwood. He's right here. Say hi.
lieve we could
put on the final pressure to win on Tuesday.
Governor Bangerter. I'll say it myself,
on this deficit
Good luck.
Mr. President. It's delightful to hear from
holding the lin
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uch, Mr. Presi-
you, and we look forward to seeing you in
So, good luck on Tuesday. I would say to
Washington in February.
those there, please get out the vote. I know
it.
The President. Listen, it's nice talking to
things look good in this race, but don't take
you, sir. And you know, just if you had a
anything for granted. We want to sound a
'y telephone at
minute more, I want to make a couple of
call that would be heard from Temple
In his remarks,
points on some of the issues.
Square to the foothills of the Wasatch
fe, Cindy; Gov.
I first would like to say how much I rely
Mountains to the banks of the Potomac. So,
didate for the
on both Senators Hatch and Garn; and of
go get them. And, Genevieve, we're with
and Dorothea
course, Hansen and Nielson, you know,
you. On election night, we're right there
presentative. A
doing a great job as well. Utah needs some-
with you, both Barbara and I, sending our
verification of
one who's going to work with the delega-
love and our appreciation for a wonderful
tion, not against it, for the good of State and
woman.
for the good of America.
Ms. Atwood. Thank you for your wonder-
And in my view, Genevieve Atwood, with
ful support. Senator Hatch is here right
her experience as a scientist and former
next to me, and a bunch of folks. Why don't
legislator and fourth-generation Utahn, she
we give the President a cheer. Hooray!
or
understands Utah's commitment to
The President. Hey, if I had known Orrin
Genevieve
Utah
common sense and to the family values that
was there, I wouldn't have said such nice
I think are so essential in this country. And,
things about him. Orrin, if I had known you
Genevieve, I know you'll provide a strong
were there, I wouldn't have said such lovely
and independent voice as Congresswoman.
things about you. [Laughter]
esident.
And believe me, in dealing with the Con-
Senator Hatch. I understand, Mr. Presi-
I'm glad it's a
gress-both of whose Houses are controlled
dent.
ht maybe you'd
by liberal Democrats-is not the world's
The President. Listen, thanks for every-
ould be a hard-
greatest assignment, and we get frustrated
thing. You have been fantastic. And my best
because we need more people like you
to Jake, too. And, Governor, my respects to
relationship's a
there.
you, sir. And now go out and get Genevieve
t. I'm very sup-
in there.
If you had time for just an example or
doing.
two-you know, on the anticrime legisla-
Ms. Atwood. All right. Thank you, Mr.
as just thrilled
President.
tion, I proposed tough new Federal laws.
1
I just want to
The President. Over and out.
And I still feel that it is about time, in our
She's here with
legislation, that we show a little less sympa-
we're going to
thy for the criminals and a little more for
Note: The President spoke by telephone at
he loved being
the victims of crime. And incredibly, the
2:12 p.m. from Houston, TX. The reception
came back with
was held in Ms. Atwood's home. In his re-
liberal Democrats killed this legislation in a
ou're doing, of
back room in the dead of the night. And I
marks, the President referred to Senators
groundswell of
think if we had more people like you there,
Orrin Hatch and Jake Garn, and Repre-
paign. So, she's
Genevieve, I believe we could get done in
sentatives James V. Hansen and Howard C.
message, and
the Congress that which the people really
Nielson. A tape was not available for verifi-
d a new friend
want done.
cation of the content of these remarks.
h as Utah does.
So, anyway, here we go. And I would
to the United
only say that not only on these issues, like
education and the environment-which is
ulous message.
so precious to the people of Utah-and anti-
Remarks to a Campaign Rally for
crime legislation, we're still facing that tax-
Congressional Candidate Wayne
you're for that.
and-spend mentality of the liberal Demo-
Gilchrest in Salisbury, Maryland
ve a wonderful
crats. And Genevieve is a strong supporter,
November 4, 1990
tah are for that
I'm told, of the balanced-budget amend-
at you have my
ment and that Presidential line-item veto.
The President. -After all, this is our
ou there. If he
My view is: If Congress can't do it, give the
country, and that seat of yours in the
best, will you?
President a shot and let me try. And I be-
United States Congress belongs to the
re. Say hi.
lieve we could make much more progress
people of the Eastern Shore-the farmers,
say it myself,
on this deficit without any tax increases by
the fishermen, the teachers, and everyone
1
to hear from
holding the line on spending.
else in that wonderful part of the State.
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greatest that
And if something is wrong, you can do
Mr. Gilchrest. Thank you, Mr. President,
people like th
something about it. And you can elect one
and we will. And we're looking forward to
people like D
of your own to the Congress as someone
victory on Tuesday. We know that the
sailing along
who shares our values, our family values.
people of Maryland are going to vote for
want to see fu
And that all boils down, as far as I'm con-
their community, and more importantly,
So, that's
cerned, to this phrase: Elect Wayne Gilch-
they're going to vote for their children.
scene, but Bar
rest!
And we know that you're busy, and we
ton, Texas. Or
You know, in dealing with the Congress
greatly appreciate this time that you have
row, and then
completely controlled-both Houses com-
given to us. We all do.
ington. But W
pletely controlled by the liberal Democrats,
The President. Well, not at all. And Bar-
to send you
I've concluded that it isn't easy. I was elect-
bara's sitting right here. We're off to go to
known Arliss
ed to do certain things, and we get blocked
get-out-the-vote phone bank here in Hous-
Jim Campbell
because we have too few Wayne Gilchrests
ton, Texas. And before we go, we want to
Governor and
in the United States Congress.
send you our love and our affection. And,
State.
Let me give you an example: I proposed
yes, we share your interest in these family
tough, new Federal laws of anticrime legis-
You know,
values, and we want the best. And by golly,
lation. And I really believed that it was
a Governor-
that's why I'm on the phone urging every-
time that we had a little less sympathy for
Mr. Campb
body there to vote for Wayne Gilchrest.
the criminals and a little more for the vic-
call? We're gel
Over and out. And good luck to you.
tims of crime. But incredibly, we sent up a
The Presia
strong anticrime package, and it got totally
listen, I'm jus
Note: The President spoke by telephone at
bogged down by the liberal Democrats
think of that
2:20 p.m. from Houston, TX. The rally was
trying to kill the legislation and change it
I'm glad you'
held at Mr. Gilchrest's campaign headquar-
right there in the dead of night. And that's
And let m
ters. A tape was not available for verifica-
a very good reason to send Wayne Gilchrest
needs a Gover
tion of the content of these remarks.
up there, because we need more Congress-
as usual and is
men that will support strong anticrime leg-
making the to
islation.
in there and
And then I've had to veto after veto
right reasons.
pieces of legislation in the Congress because
Remarks to a Campaign Rally for
why I so stro
the Democratic Party-not the one you
Gubernatorial Candidate Arliss
lieve that ev
used to think of in the Eastern Shore way,
Sturgulewski in Anchorage, Alaska
I'm hopeful
back when once in a while you could get
State-will say
November 4, 1990
what they called a conservative Democrat,
got the best
but the national Democratic Party that con-
The President. Well, hello, Anchorage.
best guberna
trols this Congress simply is on a continuous
Jim, are you there?
record as an
tax-and-spend binge. And I really believe
Mr. Campbell. Yes, we can hear you.
ice on every
more people like Wayne could make a big
You're coming across great, Mr. President.
tee in her fou
difference-I know they'd make a differ-
We've got a large group here, as Arliss said,
experience in
supporters that have been with us. And
serve the Stat
ence.
And so, again, I urge you to put someone
really, thank you for this opportunity. And
Ms. Sturgul
who is in touch, who's in tune, with the
also, we've just been campaigning, as Arliss
dent. We look
people of Salisbury and the people of the
mentioned, with Senator Stevens, Senator
on ANWAR
Eastern Shore there. And so, this district-
Murkowski, Don Young this morning; and
Refuge], on SO
I've talked to all our political experts-this
thank you for letting them get on home
issues, on son
district is one of the critical districts in the
with us.
really delight
country for change, the kind of change that
The President. Well, listen, first of all, let
ward to work:
I want to see, the kind of change that I
me just, please, give my very best to Ted
sional delegat
know you want to see. So, don't let them
Stevens and Frank Murkowski and Don
campaign trail
tell you no one can make a difference. In
Young. You've got a wonderful, wonderful
us.
this very district, you can make the differ-
delegation for Alaska and for the United
The Preside
ence, make the change that will help our
States back there in Washington. And I'm
not finished
country. You've got a good man there in
grateful to each one of the three of them
warmed up h
Wayne. So, go out and work hard for him.
every single day. So, I first want to salute
one other iss
And God bless you all.
that congressional delegation, one of the
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greatest that we've got. And if we had more
mean, Ted and Frank are working hard for
1, Mr. President,
people like them in the Senate and more
our Education Excellence Act; Don Young
king forward to
people like Don in the House, we would be
supporting it. But I really think a lot of the
know that the
sailing along with the agenda that Alaskans
answer lies at the State level. And with
oing to vote for
want to see fulfilled.
your experience as a schoolteacher, I be-
ore importantly,
So, that's enough of the Washington
lieve that you can champion the cause of
eir children.
scene, but Barbara and I are here in Hous-
education in Alaska, just as I'm trying to
busy, and we
ton, Texas. One day of campaigning tomor-
that you have
champion the cause of education in the
row, and then I vote and go back to Wash-
country.
ington. But we wanted to just send, Arliss,
at all. And Bar-
And I need your help to help us achieve
to send you and Jim our very best. I've
e're off to go to
what we laid out at the Governors summit.
known Arliss Sturgulewski for a long time,
k here in Hous-
Jim Campbell, too. And they'll make a great
I'm talking about the goals for national edu-
go, we want to
Governor and Lieutenant Governor for the
cational excellence. So, that's another
affection. And,
State.
reason we want to see you in there. And so,
in these family
You know, I would say that Alaska needs
please work hard, you and Jim.
st. And by golly,
a Governor-
And may I just say to your supporters
e urging every-
Mr. Campbell. Are you paying for this
there, you know, I get sick and tired of all
Gilchrest.
call? We're getting a lot of applause.
these gloomy assessments that I hear on tel-
uck to you.
The President. Yes. [Laughter] Hey,
evision and read about in the papers. We
listen, I'm just getting warmed up when I
have a lot to be grateful for in our country,
by telephone at
think of that wonderful ticket up there. But
and one of the things is, individuals can
X. The rally was
I'm glad you've got so many people there.
paign headquar-
make a difference. And this cynical report-
And let me simply say that the State
ble for verifica-
ing we hear about, how everybody is
needs a Governor who does not do business
remarks.
gloomy and down in the dumps-I don't
as usual and someone who doesn't flinch at
believe it. Alaskans have never been that
making the tough choices and who will go
way. And if you all get out and vote, you
in there and shake things up for all the
can say to yourselves on Wednesday: I
right reasons. And of course, Arliss, that's
made a difference. I elected Arliss and Jim,
Rally for
why I so strongly support you. And I be-
sent Don Young and Ted Stevens-Frank's
Arliss
lieve that everyone there, certainly-and
already there-back to Congress, and elect-
e, Alaska
I'm hopeful on Tuesday the rest of the
ed Arliss and Jim at the State level. So, you
State-will say the same thing: that we've
can make a difference.
got the best candidates. Far and away the
ello, Anchorage.
best gubernatorial candidate: a 25-year
And please get to the polls and vote, and
record as an Alaska leader, including serv-
join Barbara and me in counting our bless-
can hear you.
ice on every standing State senate commit-
ings for this, the greatest country on the
Mr. President.
tee in her four terms. And this kind of rich
face of the Earth. Now go get 'em, Arliss.
e, as Arliss said,
experience in business and government will
Ms. Sturgulewski. We're delighted at
with us. And
serve the State well. So, get out and vote.
your call. And believe me, people are ener-
portunity. And
Ms. Sturgulewski. Thank you, Mr. Presi-
gized, and they're working. And we are
igning, as Arliss
dent. We look forward to working with you
going to be successful on November 6th.
tevens, Senator
on ANWAR [Arctic National Wildlife
But thanks for your call. It was wonderful.
morning; and
Refuge], on some high seas driftnet fishery
The President. Best of luck. Over and out.
get on home
issues, on some military issues. And we're
really delighted at your support, look for-
first of all, let
ward to working with you and our congres-
ery best to Ted
sional delegation. And good luck on the
Note: The President spoke by telephone at
wski and Don
campaign trail, and I know you wish that to
4:02 p.m. from Houston, TX. The rally was
erful, wonderful
us.
held at Ms. Sturgulewski's campaign head-
for the United
The President. Well, I do. But listen, I'm
quarters. In his remarks, the President re-
ngton. And I'm
not finished yet, Arliss. I'm just getting
ferred to Senators Ted Stevens and Frank H.
three of them
warmed up here. But I wanted to mention
Murkowski. A tape was not available for
want to salute
one other issue if I could: education. I
verification of the content of these remarks.
one of the
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POOL REPORT #11
November 4, 1990
Bush Phone Banks Trip
Bush went to the Galleria area GOP phone banks just off the
intersection of Post Oak Blvd and Hollyhurst. The place was
decked out in standard GOP posters and stickers for the entire
ticket.
Bush, joined by Clayton Williams, made calls for about ten
minutes from cards containing the names of folks Bush described
as "your basic representative Westside Houston vote."
Bush declined to answer any questions about politics or the
Middle East, saying, "I'm too tired today." He feigned a look of
exhaustion.
Williams, at the end, said he had some "housekeeping" to do
and made a little statement about the '86 tax flap. More on that
at the end.
Bush entered a room, which was about 300 square feet and had
a table containing two phones, two sets of voters cards and a
Greater Houston area phone book. Bush was accompanied by Sununu,
who stayed in the background.
Upon entering the room, Bush greeted Lee Stevens, who works
for GOP county judge candidate Jon Lindsay.
"Well look who's here," " he said, greeting her as if they
were old friends. Typically, she indicated that they had met 20
years earlier.
Bush and Claytie sat down at the table side by side and each
began to make phone calls.
Bush made five calls from the voter cards. All were pretty
typical with Bush saying he was doing a little campaigning and
hoped the person on the other end would get to the polls Tuesday
between seven and seven and support the entire GOP ticket.
Needless to say, he was five for five on those calls.
After his second call, he told Claytie that the woman he had
just talked to had a Democratic husband who was going to vote for
him rather than Richards. Bush handed the third call over to
Claytie, who was sitting to his left.
"You played the Scottish pipes at one of my COW sales,"
Claytie said with delight into the handset. "Bring all the
Scottish clan" to the polls, he said.
Bush crowed: "This is kind of fun.'
Bush's fifth call was to someone named Rosalie. At one point
Bush said, "I won't disagree with you I can take the heat.'
After the call Bush explained that Rosalie said "I had a
little bit of an unfair deal with the media.'
Then Bush was urged by his pool to put aside the prepared
voter list and flip open the Greater Houston Area phone. He took
the dare, although somewhat reluctantly.
"This is risky," he said.
Then he flipped through the book and came up with the name
of Meillisia (don't know the proper spelling but it was not
Melissa) Johnson.
"You won't believe this. This is the president of the United
States," he said.
He explained that he was campaigning for the GOP ticket and
asked for her support.
After hearing her response, he said, "Will you? Well, I'm so
pleased.'
He explained to her the circumstances of the call, saying
"you're up at the top of the page of the Houston book, third
column
I hope I didn't impose on your family."
After hanging up, he said, "That was interesting. There was
a little fear and trepidation."
Then a group of staffers was brought in and greeted by the
President. Afterward, Bush took a little tour of some of the
other rooms where people were working while Clayton did his
housekeeping:
"I'm here today to do a little bit of housekeeping. I'm
talking about 1986 income taxes. I filed an income tax. Number
two. I didn't owe any tax because Texas in 1986 was a tough son
of a gun and I lost my shirt."
Then he shifted the focus to the issue of a state income
tax.
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"I've said I'll veto an income tax if it comes to my
desk. Ann Richards won't answer yes or no to that."
Then he mentioned his constitutional amendment that he
proposed "some many months ago' requiring a vote of the people
before a tax can go into affect. "She is against that."
"I think that what is the most important issue in the Texas
governors race today is a state income tax and what is Ann
Richard's position on that tax."
"
it's most important because she won't take a stand. "
He said she had said she wouldn't "second guess" the
legislature on the "school tax bill."
"I said I would veto that bill Will she say "I'm opposed
to the tax, as she signs it into law."
Williams said he and the president had not discussed the '86
tax flap, adding "There's no controversy. I filed a tax. Wanted
to correct that. I didn't owe a tax. I lost money. Taxes are for
if you make money. I didn't make any. But I didn't go broke like
a lot of oil men did."
Marcus Stern
Copley
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Houston, Texas)
For Immediate Release
November 4, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO ARLIS STURGULEWSKI IN ALASKA
4:02 P.M. CST
THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, Anchorage. Jim, are you
there?
MR. CAMPBELL: Yes, we can hear you. You're coming
across great, Mr. President. We've got a large group here, as Arlis
said -- supporters that have been with us. And really, thank you for
this opportunity. And also, we've just been campaigning, as Arlis
mentioned, with Senator Stevens, Senator Murkowski, Don Young this
morning, and thank you for letting them get on home with us.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, listen, first of all, let me just,
please, give my very best to Ted Stevens and Frank Murkowski and Don
Young. You've got a wonderful, wonderful delegation for Alaska and
for the United States back there in Washington. And I'm grateful to
each one of the three of them every single day. so I first want to
salute that congressional delegation, one of the greatest that we've
got. And if we had more people like them in the Senate and more
people like Don in the House, we would be sailing along with the
agenda that Alaskans want to see fulfilled.
So that's enough of the Washington scene, but Barbara and
I are here in Houston, Texas, -- one day of campaigning tomorrow and
then I vote and go back to Washington. But we wanted to just send --
Arlis, to send you and Jim our very best. I've known Arlis
Sturgulewski for a long time. Jim Campbell, too. And they'll make a
great governor and lieutenant governor for the state. (Applause.)
You know, I would say that Alaska needs a governor --
MR. CAMPBELL: Are you paying for this call? We're
getting a lot of applause.
THE PRESIDENT: Yes -- (laughter.) Hey, listen, I'm' just
getting warmed up when I think of that wonderful ticket up there.
But I'm glad you ve got so many people there.
And let me simply say that the state needs a governor who
does not do business as usual. And someone who doesn't flinch at
making the tough choices and who will go in there and shake things up
for all the right reasons. And, of course, Arlis, that's why I so
strongly support you. And I believe that everyone there, certainly,
and I'm hopeful on Tuesday the rest of the state will say the same
thing -- that we've got the best candidates. Far and away the best
gubernatorial candidate. A 25-year record as an Alaska leader,
including service on every standing state Senate committee in her
four terms. And this kind of rich experience in business and
government (Applause.) will serve the state well. So get out and vote.
MS. STURGULEWSKI: Thank you, Mr. President. We look
forward to working with you on ANWAR, on some high seas drift net
fishery issues, on some military issues. And we're really delighted
that -- at your support, look forward to working with you and our
congressional delegation. And good luck on the campaign trail, and I
know you wish that to us.
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THE PRESIDENT: Well, Il do. But listen, I'm not finished
yet, Arlis. I'm just getting warmed up here. But I wanted to
mention one other issue if I could -- education. I mean, Ted and
Frank are working hard for our Education Excellence Act: Don Young
supporting it. But I really think a lot of the answer lies at the
state level. And with your experience as a schoolteacher, I believe
that you can champion the cause of education in Alaska just as 'm
trying to champion the cause of education in the country.
And I need your help to help us achieve what we laid out
at the Governors Summit. I'm talking about the goals for national
educational excellence. So that's another reason we want to see you
in there. And so please work hard, you and Jim.
And may I just say to your supporters there, you know, I
get sick and tired of all these gloomy assessments that I hear on
television and read about in the papers. We have a lot to be
grateful for in our country, and one of the things is individuals can
make a difference. And this cynical reporting we hear about, how
everybody is gloomy and down in the dumps -- I don't believe it.
Alaskans have never been that way. And if you all get out and vote
you can say to yourselves on Wednesday, I made a difference. I
elected Arlis and Jim: sent Don Young and Ted Stevens -- Frank's
already there -- back to Congress: and elected Arlis and Jim at the
state level. So you can make a difference.
And please get to the polls and vote, and join Barbara
and me in counting our blessings for this, the greatest country on
the face of the Earth. Now go get em, Arlis. (Applause.)
MS. STURGULEWSKI: We're delighted at your call. And
believe me, people are energized and they re working, and we are
going to be successful on November 6th. But thanks for your call.
It was wonderful.
THE PRESIDENT: Best of luck. Over and out.
END
4:08 P.M. CST
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the press Secretary
(Houston, Texas)
For Immediate Release
November 4, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT TO WAYNE GILCREST
IN MARYLAND
2:20 P.M. CST
(in progress)
THE PRESIDENT: After all, this is our country, and that
seat of yours in the United States Congress belongs to the people of
the Eastern Shore -- the farmers, the fishermen, the teachers, and
everyone else in that wonderful part of the state. And if something
is wrong, you can do something about it. And you can elect one of
your own to the Congress as someone who shares our values, our family
values. And that all boils down, as far as I'm concerned, to this
phrase: Elect Wayne Gilcrest.
You know, in dealing with the Congress completely
controlled both Houses completely controlled by the liberal
Democrats, I've concluded that it isn't easy. I was elected to do
certain things, and we get blocked because we have too few Wayne
Gilcrests in the United States Congress.
For example -- let me give you an example. I proposed
tough, new federal laws of anticrime legislation. And I really
believe that it was time that we had a little less sympathy for the
criminals and a little more for the victims of crime. But
incredibly, we sent up a strong anticrime package and it got totally
bogged down by the liberal Democrats trying to kill the legislation
and change it right there in the dead of the night. And that's a
very good reason to send Wayne Gilcrest up there, because we need
more congressmen that will support strong anticrime legislation.
And then I've had to veto after veto pieces of
legislation in the Congress because the Democratic Party -- not the
one you used to think of in the Eastern Shore way back when once in a
while you could get what they called a conservative Democrat, but the
National Democratic Party that controls this Congress simply is on a
continuous tax and spend binge. And I really believe more people
like Wayne could make a big difference -- I know they'd make a'
difference.
And so again I urge you to put someone who is in touch,
who's in tune with the people of Salisbury and the people of the
Eastern Shore there. And so this district -- I've talked to all our
political experts -- this district is one of the critical districts
in the country for change, the kind of change that I want to see, the
kind of change that I know you want to see.
So don't let them tell you no one can make a difference.
In this very district, you can make the difference, make the change
that will help our country. You've got a good man there in Wayne.
So go out and work hard for him.
And God bless you all.
MR. GILCREST: Thank you, Mr. President. And we will.
And we're looking forward to victory on Tuesday. We know that the
people of Maryland are going to vote for their community, and more
importantly, they're going to vote for their children.
And we know that you're busy and we greatly appreciate
this time that you have given to us. We all do.
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values, and And, yes, WE suare your interest you these our love
our affection. Texas. And before we go, we want to send phone bank here and
Houston, right here. THE We're PRESIDENT: off to go Well, to get not but at all. the vote" And Barbara's sitting in
phone we want the best, and by golly, that's In I'm family on the
urging everybody there to vote for Wayne Gilcrest. why
Over and out. And good luck to you.
MR. GILCREST: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President.
END
2:24 P.M. CST
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Houston, Texas
For Immediate Release
November 4, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO HAL DAUB IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
2:05 P.M. CST
MR. DAUB: Mr. President?
THE PRESIDENT: Yes.
MR. DAUB: We're gathered in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, in a
Veterans of Foreign War post with lots of friends and supporters.
And it's actually a part of the Second District that it was my
privilege to represent when you were Vice President.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, Hal, let me just say hello to
everybody gathered at Plattsmouth. And just -- Barbara and I are
here in Houston. We vote here day after tomorrow -- end up my
campaigning -- we'll be here tomorrow. But we just wanted to wish
you and Cindy the very best as this campaign wraps up.
Obviously, both of us have been there before. But I'd
like to once again ask the people in Nebraska to send you, Hal Daub,
to the Senate. I need more support. If we're going to get the job
done for the people of Nebraska and the country, we need more people
that think like you do. And I really am emphasizing the fact that we
need change. Somebody told me that you'd visited 93 counties --
every single one of Nebraska's counties -- at least once in this
campaign. And if there's ever anything that demonstrates hard work
and commitment, certainly that is it. I'm not surprised, nor is
Barbara, about the tireless campaign you've been waging. We also
know that Cindy's a tremendous asset.
To the voters and the people there in Plattsmouth, let me
just say this: I've known Hal for almost 20 years now. And I've
learned a lot about him. I believe he will make a difference. It is
the new versus the old -- new versus the old for the Senate. As a
lawyer, as a businessman, as a four-term Congressman, he's had the
experience. But now he's going to bring a breath of fresh air to
that Senate. And I believe he can make a difference.
You know, dealing with a Congress completely controlled
by the Democrats is not easy. It's not an easy assignment. Let me
just give you a couple of examples before I let you go and let you
get out to work for Hal. Early on, I proposed tough, new federal
laws and I believe we had -- on crime. I believe that then as I do
now that it is time we had a little less sympathy for the criminals
and a little more for the victims of crime. And incredibly, the
liberal Democrats killed this legislation in a back room in the dead
of the night.
And that is a singular reason why we need Hal Daub in the
Congress in Washington, in the Senate, in the United States Congress,
to help work on these key issues. Because I know where he's coming
from. And the people of Nebraska should understand that we need this
driving force to get control in that Senate so we'll be able to take
the offense. On the tax and spend policies of our opponents, this
liberal Democratic Congress is tough to top.
And, again, I think if we had more Republicans in the
Senate we would control the agenda. We wouldn't be playing defense
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to the liberal agenda that's coming down the pike at me from time to
time. And all the only tool that I've got is the veto pen. We've
used it; we've used it successfully. But even where we get whipped,
if I had a Hal Daub in there, we O have a vote to sustain the
President's position on these key issues.
I sometimes think that if Washington was as well-run as
Lincoln, Nebraska, things would be a heck of a lot better. And so I
want to put in a pitch here for Kay Orr. I also hope you get out the
vote for another dynamic candidate, Ally Milder. Barbara was out
campaigning with her the other day, and both of us send her and send
Kay and, of course, send Hal and Cindy our very best wishes.
This election could be won or lost depending on who gets
out to the polls. Nobody could have worked harder than Hal Daub.
But now the question comes, who is going to get out to the polls? I
know the Daub campaign was on the move. And I'm depending on each
and every one of you to get your friends and neighbors to vote. And
vote for a senator who will work with us, not against us. Vote for
oné that will be good for Nebraska and, in my view, good for the
values that I was elected on and that Barbara and I believe in so
much.
so my appeal: Elect Hal Daub as your next senator. Hal,
go get them. And many thanks.
MR. DAUB: Mr. President, for you taking this time to
focus your thoughts on Nebraska and on my Senate campaign, I'm mighty
grateful. Dorothea Roberts, who's here, who's done a good job with
here team of helping put this gathering together. And my wife,
Cindy, is standing right beside me.
THE PRESIDENT: well, give her a big hug and go on out
and win how. And I'm pleased you feel things are moving.
MS. ROBERTS: Hello, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: Hi, Cindy.
MS. ROBERTS: Mr. President, this is Dorothea. Just a
minute, I'll give her to you.
MRS. DAUB: Mr. President, I bring you greetings from
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, from District 2 from Cass County. We all love
Hal Daub. And we love you. Thank you.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, not at all. Good luck to all of
you. Now, this is exactly the time to put on the final pressure to
win on Tuesday. Good Luck.
MR. DAUB: Thanks very much, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: Over and out.
MR. DAUB: Bye-bye.
END
2:11 P.M. CST
POOL REPORT # 10
November 4, 1990
BUSH PLAYS TENNIS
After church, Bush played approximately 90 minutes of doubles
tennis at The University Club, which is located in The Galleria
shopping plaza. Bush and his partner, Ben Shelfer, PanAm pilot,
lost two sets to one to Debbie Smith, of the US Commerce Dept.,
and Trisha Shaw, a tennis pro at the Westwood Country Club. The
winning team gave the scores as 1-6, 6-4 and 6-3.
Steve Kurkjian, Boston Globe.
POOL REPORT # 9
November 4, 1990
BUSH ATTENDS CHURCH WITH WILLIAMS
President Bush along with wife Barbara and Clayton Williams and
his wife attended 9 a.m. service at St. Martin's Episcopal
Church. On entering the church, Bush had no response to the
shouted question of whether he had any reaction to Iraq's latest
offer - to release hostages if some of the five members of the UN
Security Council agree not to resort to military force.
Bush, Barbara and the Williams' all took communion during the
service.
In his sermon, the Rev. Edward L. Stein emphasized the need for
leaders to show "moral authority." He told a story of a
Confederate soldier who was undecided whether to take an oath
required in the Civil Rights Bill passed during the
Reconstruction Period after the Civil War. The soldier sought
Gen. Lee's advice on the dilemma and Lee told him to take the
oath. The soldier informed his father, who had opposed the bill,
of Lee's advice and the father then switched his position on the
bill, saying "if Gen. Lee says it is the right thing to do then I
do as well."
Rev. Stein did not mention that the bill was later vetoed by
President Andrew Johnson and did not appear to be making any
analogies with Bush's recent veto of this year's civil rights
bill.
As Bush left the church, to return to the Houstonian with Barbara
and the Williams', a bystander called out "Mr. President, let's
play golf." Bush responded, "I wish I could."
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John Herrick says that Bush will spend the remainder of the
morning at the Houstonian playing tennis. He will make his
planned phone calls to selected candidates this afternoon and
visit a Houston phone bank.
Herrick adds that a schedule (no surprises) for Monday and
Tuesday will be released this afternoon.
Steve Kurkjian, Boston Globe