Memorandum from Robert Orben to Robert Hartmann Regarding Observations on Recent Speeches

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PHS THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 18, 1975 ADMINISTRA TIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: ROBERT HARTMANN $144 VIA: PAUL THEIS OAT FROM: ROBERT ORBEN R.o. RE: Observations on Recent Speeches. The West Point and Holton-Arms - speeches went very well and I thought the press conference in the Rose Garden was excellent. The answers were concise, the tempo of response was maintained, the comment about the Rose Garden setting at the close of the conference was ap- propriate, and mixing with the audience at the finish made for a very good television picture. One of the best yet. The Ft. Benning and National Federation of Independent Business Conference speeches were well delivered. The President's pacing has picked up and his voice is assuming more tonal variety which makes for better listening. A little faster delivery would add a crispness to the words -- but, as was evident from the audience response, both of these speeches scored. The business speech, in particular, was written with some built-in - ap- plause bids and I would suggest more of this in future speeches. The use of vivid language "I will not let you suffocate!" is great. This is the type of red meat most audiences thrive on. (more)

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