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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Collection: Roberts, John G.: Files
Folder Title: Chron File (09/26/1984-09/30/1984)
Box: 65
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CHRON FILE (09/26/1984-09/30/1984)
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1 MEMO
ROBERTS TO FRED FIELDING RE
1 9/26/1984 B6
1262
ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE
Released in Whule 4/21/06
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD A. HAUSER
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS OFR
SUBJECT:
D.C. Chadha
The D.C. Chadha rider added to the Continuing Resolution was
simply the text of H.R. 3932 in its entirety, as passed by
the House on October 4, 1983. H.R. 3932, you will recall,
was the original D.C. Chadha bill that started everything
rolling. It would require a joint resolution of disapproval
to block any D.C. Council action. The pertinent passage
from the Congressional Record of yesterday is attached for
your information.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 82R
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1735 -- Shoalwater
Bay Indian Tribe Claims Settlement Act
Richard Darman has asked for comments on the above-
referenced enrolled bill by close of business today. The
bill would provide $1,115,000 to an Indian tribe to settle
the tribe's claims to eight acres of land. The land was
included in the tribe's reservation by an 1866 executive
order, but an 1872 General Land Office land patent granted
the land to another party. Both the tribe and the successors-
in-title to the other party now claim the land, and the
tribe has filed suit against the other claimants. The other
claimants have sued the United States as a third-party
defendant.
In 1982 Interior offered $120,000 to settle the tribe's
claims. Under the typical Indian Claims Commission formula,
the land would be worth only several hundred dollars.
Nonetheless, Interior and OMB recommend approval, arguing
that the United States could be exposed to greater liability
if the lawsuit goes forward, and noting that the whole
problem was caused by the Government in the first place.
Justice defers to Interior.
This strikes me as another Indian giveaway, since the amount
awarded greatly exceeds any reasonable valuation of the
tribe's claim. If Interior, Justice, and OMB approve,
however, I do not think we should interpose an objection.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Bill S. 1735 -- Shoalwater
Bay Indian Tribe Claims Settlement Act
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
bill, and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WAEHINGTON
September 26, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 826R
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Taping: Introduction
to S.B.A. Film: "Doing Business With the
Federal Government"
Richard Darman has asked that comments on the above-
referenced remarks be sent directly to Ben Elliott by
10:00 a.m. today. The remarks applaud small businesses for
the role they have played in spearheading the economic
recovery, note that Federal Government procurement from
small and minority businesses has increased significantly,
and review steps the Administration has taken to increase
opportunities for small businesses. I have reviewed the
remarks and have no objections.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENTIAL SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Taping: Introduction
to S.B.A. Film: "Doing Business With the
Federal Government"
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced remarks,
and finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.
CC: Richard G. Darman
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 826
SUBJECT:
Additional Correspondence
From Sheriff Frank Wanicka
You will recall that Sheriff Frank Wanicka of Fort Myers,
Florida, wrote the President in April to complain that a
Federal investigation of his office was politically motivated.
Wanicka's charges were given some credibility by a newspaper
account detailing apparent political activity by Federal
investigators on behalf of Wanicka's political opponent. By
memoranda dated April 12, you referred Wanicka's complaint
to Justice and Treasury, and so advised Wanicka.
Wanicka has now sent you a copy of a tape recording of a
telephone conversation between one of the suspect Federal
investigators and an official from Wanicka's office. (Calls
to the Sheriff's office are routinely recorded.) Wanicka
claims the recording reveals a violation of the Hatch Act;
to me it simply reveals an interest in politics on the part
of the Federal agent. In any event, Wanicka sent the tape
to the IRS agent investigating his charges, simply copying
you because you "helped start this investigation. Accord-
ingly, no action or response is required or appropriate on
our part.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS or
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 304
-- National Quality Month
Richard Darman has asked for comments on the above-
referenced enrolled resolution by 3:00 p.m. September 27.
The resolution designates October as "National Quality
Month," authorizing and requesting the President to issue an
appropriate proclamation. The resolution stresses the
importance of quality in America's economic leadership. OMB
and Commerce recommend approval of the resolution, which
passed both Houses by voice vote. I have reviewed the
memorandum for the President prepared by OMB Assistant
Director for Legislative Reference James M. Frey, and the
resolution itself, and have no objections.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 304
-- National Quality Month
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
perspective. resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 27, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS DR
SUBJECT:
Presidential Address: Texas
Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas
Richard Darman has asked that comments on the above-
referenced remarks be sent directly to Ben Elliott by
1:00 p.m. today. The remarks stress that the national
economic recovery will eventually reach Brownsville, if we
adhere to our policies. The President also discusses the
increased Federal aid that has been provided Brownsville. I
have reviewed the remarks and have no objections, other than
the glaring error in the concluding sentence, noted in the
attached draft memorandum for Elliott.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 27, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENTIAL SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Address: Texas
Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced remarks,
and finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.
The concluding phrase, however, should be "vaya con Dios,"
not "viva con Dios."
CC: Richard G. Darman
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS DR
SUBJECT:
Appointment of Lillian Nicolosi
Nall as a Member of the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts Advisory Committee
I have reviewed the Personal Data Statement submitted by the
above-referenced individual for appointment as a member of
the Kennedy Center Advisory Committee.
Appointments to the Kennedy Center Advisory Committee are
authorized by Public Law 85-874 § 2 (c). Appointees "shall
be persons who are recognized for their knowledge of, or
experience or interest in, one or more of the arts in the
fields covered by the [Kennedy Center]. Id. Mrs. Nall is
a concert violinist and has been associated with numerous
entities active in the arts. She indicates that a tax lien
had been entered against jointly held property but has since
been paid and cleared. Based on my review of the Personal
Data Statement submitted by Mrs. Nall, I see no reason to
object to her appointment.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS are
SUBJECT:
Questionnaire for Illinois
Farm Bureau Publication
Richard Darman has asked that comments on the draft response
to the above-referenced candidate questionnaire be sent
directly to Mike Baroody by close of business today. The
draft response, prepared by Reagan-Bush '84, reviews what
the Administration has done for farmers. The fourth paragraph
on page two notes that the President has signed legislation
creating a national commission to make recommendations on
agriculture trade policy, and that we "expect the commission
to produce several reports that will be blueprints for
agricultural trade and export policy for the remainder of
this century."
The reference is to H.J. Res. 600, signed by the President
on August 30, 1984. You will recall that this bill created
a purely advisory commission, with a large majority of
members either appointed by members of Congress or being
members of Congress themselves. The imbalance between
executive and legislative members on the commission, and the
hermaphroditic character of the commission, were criticized
in a signing statement issued by the President.
Since the commission will be dominated by Congress, there
was and is concern in the Administration that it will be a
vehicle for advancing Congressional farm bill proposals in
opposition to Administration proposals. The President, in
the signing statement, attempted to minimize the commission's
significance by stating:
Numerous other groups, including the President's
Export Council, official industry advisory groups,
and the President's Working Group on Future Food
and Agriculture Policy, are also examining the
many issues that can affect the future course of
American agriculture. We hope that the free
exchange and critical review of all such views
will lead to the development of farm legislation
that sets a sound course for agricultural policy.
- 2 -
The above-quoted passage from the draft candidate questionnaire,
contending that the commission's reports will be "blueprints
for agricultural trade and export policy for the remainder
of this century," is thus inconsistent with the signing
statement and contrary to our efforts to downplay the
commission's role. I would delete the last sentence of the
fourth paragraph on page two.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL E. BAROODY
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Questionnaire for Illinois
Farm Bureau Publication
Counsel's Office has reviewed the draft response to the
above-referenced candidate questionnaire. The last sentence
in the fourth paragraph on page two should be deleted.
The commission referred to in that paragraph, because of the
unusual manner in which its members will be appointed, will
be controlled by the Legislative Branch. There is, accordingly,
widespread concern that the commission will issue recommendations
inconsistent with Administration policy. Largely for this
reason, when the President signed H.J. Res. 600, which
established the commission, he emphasized that he was not
convinced of the need for another commission and that the
commission's recommendations would be simply one of many
sources of advice on forming farm policy. (See attached
signing statement.) The last sentence of paragraph four on
page two of the draft response is inconsistent with the
signing statement and Administration efforts to downplay the
commission, and should be deleted.
cc: Richard G. Darman
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS oper
SUBJECT:
Questionnaire for Michigan Farmer
(Prepared by Reagan-Bush '84)
Richard Darman has asked that comments on the draft response
to the above-referenced candidate questionnaire be sent
directly to Mike Baroody by close of business October 2.
The response to question four, fourth paragraph on the last
page, contains the same language that I found objectionable
in the Illinois Farm Bureau questionnaire response. You
will recall from my memorandum on that questionnaire that
the Administration is trying to downplay the significance of
the Legislature-controlled commission established by H.J.
Res. 600, while the questionnaire response states that the
commission's recommendations will be "blueprints" for
agricultural policy for the rest of the century. The
attached memorandum for Baroody reiterates our objection to
this inconsistency.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL E. BAROODY
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Questionnaire for Michigan Farmer
(Prepared by Reagan-Bush '84)
Counsel's Office has reviewed the draft response to the
above-referenced candidate questionnaire. The last sentence
in the fourth paragraph on the last page should be deleted.
The commission referred to in that paragraph, because of the
unusual manner in which its members will be appointed, will
be controlled by the Legislative Branch. There is, accordingly,
widespread concern that the commission will issue recommendations
inconsistent with Administration policy. Largely for this
reason, when the President signed H.J. Res. 600, which
established the commission, he emphasized that he was not
convinced of the need for another commission and that the
commission's recommendations would be simply one of many
sources of advice on forming farm policy. (See attached
signing statement.) The last sentence in the fourth
paragraph on the last page of the draft response is
inconsistent with the signing statement and Administration
efforts to downplay the commission, and should be deleted.
CC: Richard G. Darman
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