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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Collection: Roberts, John G.: Files
Folder Title: Chron File (04/11/1985-04/19/1985)
Box: 65
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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
DLB 8/30/2005
File Folder
CHRON FILE (04/11/1985-04/19/1985)
FOIA
F05-139/01
Box Number
65
COOK
9DLB
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COPY Reagan Presidential Record
1 MEMO
ROBERTS TO RICHARD HAUSER, RE:
1 4/11/1985 B6
862
NOMINATION (PARTIAL)
20 LETTER
ROBERTS TO GARY CARBONE RE
1 4/11/1985 B6
1269
ALLEGATION (PARTIAL)
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified Information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose Internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information complied for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical Information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
E.O. 13233
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained In donor's deed of gift.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD A. HAUSER
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 026
SUBJECT:
Archivist Letter to Administration Officials
This has been "on hold" on my desk for some time. You will
recall that we held it up in light of Nixon library concerns
and the establishment of the new National Archives and
Records Administration (independent of GSA). At this point
I think any effort to obtain personal papers of Administration
officials should be coordinated with the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Foundation. Accordingly, this particular item
should be closed out.
Attachment
ID #.
CU
WHITE HOUSE
CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET
O . OUTGOING
H $ INTERNAL
I . INCOMING
Date Correspondence
Received (YY/MM/DD)
/
Name of Correspondent: Marie allen
MI Mail Report
User Codes: (A)
(B)
(C)
Subject: Memo to Jean Lamb asking for approval
of out going form letter for the personal papers
of administration officials
ROUTE TO:
ACTION
DISPOSITION
Tracking
Type
Completion
Action
Date
of
Date
Office/Agency
(Staff Name)
Code
YY/MM/DD
Response
Code
YY/MM/DD
WISOLL
ORIGINATOR 84,02,08
1
Referral Note:
WATIB
A
84,02,08
/
Referral Note:
/
/
Referral Note:
Referral Note:
1 /
/
Referral Note:
ACTION CODES:
DISPOSITION CODES:
. Appropriate Action
1 - Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary
A Answered
c Completed
C 3 Comment/Recommendation
R Direct Reply w/Copy
B - Non-Special Referral
S Suspended
D Draft Response
S For Signature
F - Furnish Fact Sheet
X . Interim Reply
to be used as Enclosure
FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE:
Type of Response = Initials of Signer
Code
=
"A"
Completion Date = Date of Outgoing
Comments:
Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter.
Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB).
Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files.
Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR SUZANNE CARSON
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS JJR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Message for the
John Hancock Insurance Company
You have asked for the views of this office on a Presidential
message commending the John Hancock Insurance Company for
establishing the Hancock Endowment for Academics, Recreation
and Teaching to benefit Boston's middle schools. Such a
message may be sent, provided that it focuses solely on the
charitable activity rather than any commercial activity of
John Hancock. In addition, officials at John Hancock must
understand that the message may not be used in any promotion
for the company.
I would be happy to review a draft message should you decide
to go forward. Thank you for raising this matter with us.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
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Withdrawer
ROBERTS, JOHN: FILES
DLB 8/6/2005
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1
MEMO
1 4/11/1985 B6
862
ROBERTS TO RICHARD HAUSER, RE:
NOMINATION
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
E.O. 13233
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 856
SUBJECT:
Request to Serve on the Honorary
Committee for the 1985 Opera Ball
Mrs. Ted Stevens has asked Max Friedersdorf to serve on the
"Honorary Committee" for the 1985 Washington Opera Ball, a
charitable fundraising function to benefit the Washington
Opera. My understanding of our previous staff meeting
discussion is that such an "honorary" designation for an
established Washington charitable event was permissible; I
reviewed this understanding at this morning's staff meeting.
The important point, as I see it, is that recipients of the
invitation will not be likely to suppose that Mr. Friedersdorf
is actually throwing the party. Of course, his official
title should not be used.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WAEHINGTON
April 11, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR MAX FRIEDERSDORF
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY COORDINATOR
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Request to Serve on the Honorary
Committee for the 1985 Opera Ball
You have asked whether you may accept an invitation to serve
on the "Honorary Committee" for the 1985 Washington Opera
Ball, a charitable fundraising event. This office has no
objection to your being listed as a member of the "Honorary
Committee," so long as you appear in your individual rather
than official capacity. This means that your title should
not appear with your name on the invitations, nor should
there be any other reference to your official position.
Thank you for raising this matter with me.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WAEHINGTON
April 11, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD A. HAUSER
COPY Reagan Presidential Record
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 828
SUBJECT:
Nomination of Regina Eltz to be
Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau
I have reviewed the SF-278 and related materials submitted
by Ms. Eltz in connection with her prospective nomination to
be Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1985
COPY - Reagan Presidential Record
Dear Mr. Carbone:
Thank you for your letter of April 5, enclosing additional
information on control number 31605. The additional infor-
66
mation consisted of an allegation that
uses a fake medical certificate to justify first
class air travel."
Attached for your information is a copy of the authorization
for use of first-class travel accommodations filed by
66
and approved by the
We have no reason to doubt the validity of the form.
Thank you for raising this matter with us. Please do not
hesitate to contact this office if we may be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Gary W. Carbone
United States General
Accounting Office
Washington, D.C. 20548
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTO,
April 12, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR DUNCAN CLARK
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 026R
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Commendations for TV
Stations Airing Special Science Series
You have asked that I review a request for Presidential
messages to be provided to General Motors, the National
Science Foundation, and television stations, commending
these entities for the "How About
If
series.
It
is
my
understanding that the "How About
"
series is provided as
a non-profit public service to increase public understanding
of scientific issues. Based on this understanding, I have
no objection to the idea of sending a Presidential message
to the participating television stations and the NSF and GM
for sponsoring the program.
Only one message should be prepared for the television
stations; the National Association of Broadcasters may not
"individualize" the message for each station. I also
question the need to send a message to GM, which has already
received a letter of commendation from the President for its
role in this program. The messages should be in the regular
format, not the "Special Commendation" format suggested by
NAB. Finally, I have noted some revisions to the drafts
submitted by NAB.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 12, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
JJR
SUBJECT:
Grove City -- Civil Rights Legislation
Bob Barker sent in a memorandum prepared by his firm concerning
current efforts to amend Title IX and related civil rights
statutes to overturn the Grove City decision. Barker's firm
represents the American Association of Presidents of Independent
Colleges and Universities. Grove City ruled that (1)
Federal financial aid to students constituted Federal
financial assistance to colleges attended by the students,
triggering Title IX (and other civil rights statutes premised
on receipt of Federal financial assistance), and (2) coverage
of Title IX was "program specific," extending not to the
whole institution but only to the particular program receiving
assistance (in this case, the admissions program). Pending
legislative proposals are designed to overturn the program
specific aspect of the ruling, and further extend coverage
of the civil rights statutes.
Barker argues that if the program specific aspect of Grove
City is overturned (and the Administration supports doing
this), then the Administration ought to re-think the aspect
of the decision establishing financial aid to students as
Federal financial assistance to the institution. I suppose
in a certain sense this argument seems fair, but it is
illogical and has no chance of being accepted. As a matter
of legal analysis the two issues -- the definition of
Federal financial assistance and the program specificity
limitation -- are quite unrelated. After serious internal
debate the Administration decided to argue that student aid
was Federal financial assistance, and prevailed on that
point before the Supreme Court. There is little chance of
changing that outcome, particularly when we are engaged in a
struggle to prevent the dramatic expansion of civil rights
coverage proposed by some under the guise of overturning
Grove City.
I recommend an acknowledgment and referral to Brad Reynolds,
for his information.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 12, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM BRADFORD REYNOLDS
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Grove City Legislation
The attached correspondence is submitted for whatever
consideration you deem appropriate. I have advised Mr.
Barker that I have shared his letter and memorandum with the
Department.
Many thanks.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 12, 1985
Dear Bob:
Thank you for your letter and the accompanying memorandum on
Grove City legislation. I know you are following the
current proposals in this area and are fully aware of the
Administration position on the various bills that are
pending.
I have taken the liberty of sharing your correspondence with
the Department of Justice, the agency responsible for
developing and presenting the Administration's views on this
issue. You may be certain that Department will give your
informed views every appropriate consideration.
Thank you again for sharing your concerns in this area with
us.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
Robert W. Barker, Esquire
Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer & Quinn
1735 New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD A. HAUSER
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS off
SUBJECT:
Archives Issues
You requested that I prepare a list of issues to discuss
with the candidate for appointment as Archivist of the
United States. This list follows:
1. What is your understanding of the position of the
Archivist in the Government? The National Archives and
Records Administration Act of 1984 provides that the National
Archives and Records Administration is "an independent
establishment in the executive branch." What is your
understanding of that provision?
2. Do you consider the Archivist to be subject to the
direction and control of the President? By law, the President
may remove the Archivist, but must communicate his reasons
for doing so to Congress. Do you view failure to follow
instructions as a justifiable reason for removal? What sort
of Presidential instruction would you decline to follow?
3. Are you familiar with the Presidential Records Act
of 1978? That Act gives to the Archivist custody and
control of Presidential records -- the most sensitive
Executive branch documents.
4. Do you recognize why the Archivist must be completely
within the Executive branch and subject to Presidential
control, if he is to have custody and control of the most
sensitive Presidential records?
5. Many Presidential records -- and many non-Presidential
records from throughout the Executive branch departments and
agencies -- are subject to executive privilege. What is
your understanding of the doctrine of executive privilege?
6. The constitutionally-based doctrine of executive
privilege recognizes that the President must be able to
receive candid and unfettered advice if he is to discharge
his constitutional duties, and that to preserve the free-flow
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of such advice some information must be protected from
disclosure, not only to the public but to Congress as well.
As the Archivist, would you consider executive privilege in
reviewing records for public access?
7. How would you reconcile a statutory obligation to
open records to the public with a direction from the President
or Attorney General to withhold such records on grounds of
executive privilege?
8. Do you think executive privilege can protect even
old documents from disclosure? Older than twelve years?
9. What role should consideration of personal privacy
have in reviewing the possible release of a document?
Should individuals discussed in a record be given notice of
the intended release and an opportunity to object?
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS J26R
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Message for
International Symposium on Human Sexuality
Anne Higgins has asked for our views as soon as possible on
a proposed Presidential letter to the International Symposium
on Human Sexuality. The Symposium, to be held in Silver
Spring April 18-21, is sponsored by Human Life International
and Catholics United for the Faith. HLI is headed by a
priest and advertises its links to the papacy. The faculty
for the symposium consists of both clerics and laymen,
including author George Gilder.
I have no objection to the draft message itself. The
message discusses family and pro-life values, and reiterates
the positions on family planning funding the United States
announced at the Mexico City International Conference on
Population. My concern is that the symposium agenda is more
far-reaching, including discussions of Planned Parenthood,
homosexuality, specific methods of birth control, and "How
to Close Abortion Mills Nonviolently." In addition, many of
the lectures appear sectarian in nature, including the
keynote address, "Official and Latest Teachings of the
Church on Christian Sexuality and the Family." The problem
is that any Presidential message, no matter how circumscribed,
could easily be misinterpreted as approval of the entire
symposium. The President does approve some of the themes of
the symposium (e.g., the pro-life and anti-pornography
positions), but probably does not approve -- or at least
would not want to stake out a position on -- numerous others
(e.g, denunciation of various methods of birth control,
criticism of sex education). The danger of misinterpretation
of a Presidential letter strikes me as too great; I recommend
not approving a message. A draft is attached.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR ANNE HIGGINS
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Message for
International Symposium on Human Sexuality
I have reviewed the proposed Presidential letter to the
International Symposium on Human Sexuality, as well as the
materials on the Symposium, and must decline to approve
sending any message from the President. My objection is not
to the draft message itself, but to the danger that any
Presidential message could be misinterpreted as approval of
the Symposium. While many of the themes of the Symposium
are in accord with the views of the Administration, the
agenda of the Symposium is not limited to the pro-life
issue. The Symposium also discusses issues such as "arti-
ficial" as opposed to "natural" birth control, on which the
views of the Administration -- if any -- are not necessarily
the same as those of the Symposium sponsors or lecturers.
In addition, the Symposium discusses Church doctrine, on
which it would be inappropriate for the President to appear
to express a view.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR ANNE HIGGINS
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS OSR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Draft Proclamation: Victims of Crime Week,
1985 (Revised Version)
Counsel's Office has reviewed the revised version of the
above-referenced draft proclamation. I would change "have
been" to "are" in line four.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 122
SUBJECT:
Presidential Telephone Call to Request Chief
Justice to Serve as Chairman of Bicentennial
Commission
Dianna requested that I prepare the attached. I assume the
following has been considered, but, for what it's worth:
When the President signed Public Law 98-101, he stated that
the Chief Justice could only participate in the ceremonial
or advisory functions of the Commission, and not in matters
involving the administration of the Act. Designating the
Chief to be Chairman of the Commission is flatly inconsistent
with the signing statement. Under Public Law 98-101, the
Chairman, among other things, appoints a staff of up to
forty members -- hardly a ceremonial or advisory role.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Recommended Telephone Call
As you will see from the attached, the Chief of Staff and I
recommend that you telephone the Chief Justice today and
request that he serve as Chairman of the Commission on the
Bicentennial of the United States Constitution.
Attachment
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
RECOMMENDED TELEPHONE CALL
TO:
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger
DATE:
April 17, 1985
RECOMMENDED BY:
Donald T. Regan and Fred F. Fielding
PURPOSE:
To ask the Chief Justice to serve
as Chairman of the Commission on
the Bicentennial of the United
States Constitution
BACKGROUND:
Public Law 98-101, which you signed on
September 29, 1983, established a
23-member commission to coordinate the
celebration of the 200th anniversary
of the signing of the Constitution at
Constitution Hall in Philadelphia, on
September 17, 1787. You are to
appoint twenty of the members,
including twelve from lists submitted
by Congressional Leaders and the Chief
Justice. (No appointments have yet
been made.) The three other members
are designated by statute: the Chief
Justice, the President pro tempore of
the Senate, and the Speaker of the
House. You are authorized to
designate the Chairman of the
Commission, who serves at your
pleasure.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: 1.
Request that the Chief Justice
serve as Chairman of the
Commission on the Bicentennial of
the United States Constitution.
2. Recognize the importance of
commemorating the 200th
anniversary of the signing of the
Constitution, and acknowledge the
prior efforts of the Chief Justice
in this area.
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3. Thank the Chief Justice for
submitting recommendations for
appointment to the Commission;
advise the Chief Justice that you
will be appointing the membership
in the near future.
4. Express your hope that the work of
the Commission will cause all
citizens to study the Constitution
and rededicate themselves to the
enduring values it embodies.
5. Caveat: Earlier this year it was
announced that former Senator
Roger Jepsen would serve as staff
director of the Commission. The
announcement was heavily
criticized, and the Chief Justice
himself was known to be
displeased. It has now been
decided to offer Jepsen another
position having nothing to do with
the Commission. If the Chief
Justice raises the question, you
may assure him that Jepsen will
not be involved in the Commission.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: April 17, 1985
ACTION
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THE WHITE HOUSSE
WASHINGTON
April 18, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS JJR
SUBJECT:
List of Judicial Conference
Recommendations for Sentencing
Commission
You should acknowledge receipt of the list of Judicial
Conference recommendations for the Sentencing Commission
from the Chief Justice. A brief note doing so is attached.
It makes no mention of the Chief's concern about appointing
a judge in regular active service to the Commission; we
should keep our options open at this point.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 18, 1985
Dear Mr. Chief Justice:
Thank you for your letter of April 10 to the President,
transmitting the list of judges recommended by the Judicial
Conference of the United States for service on the United
States Sentencing Commission, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 991.
We appreciate the time and effort that obviously went into
developing the impressive list. We hope to be able to
announce appointments to the Commission in the near future,
in order that the Commission may commence its work without
delay. Thank you again for your assistance in helping to
ensure that the membership of the Commission will be worthy
of the challenge before it.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
The Honorable Warren E. Burger
The Chief Justice
of the United States
Washington, D.C. 20543
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 18, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS offer
SUBJECT:
Donation of a Telescope to the Country
Through the President in Commemoration
of "Halley's Comet"
Michael Srednick wrote Mr. Deaver, on behalf of Celestron
Precision Optics, conveying that company's interest in
donating to the country, through the President, a $6,000
telescope. Celestron wants to make the gesture in honor of
the December 1985 appearance of Halley's Comet. Deaver has
asked for our views.
The President could accept the telescope on behalf of the
country, in which case it would be turned over to GSA for
disposition. I am concerned, however, that Celestron would
try to use the presentation for promotion of its products.
The incoming notes that the telescope model in question "is
owned by both Johnny Carson and Leonard Nimoy, just to
mention a couple names." We should make clear that such
name-dropping of the President's name would not be permitted,
nor would any commercial use of the presentation. I suspect
this will dampen Celestron's interest, but perhaps not.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 18, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Donation of a Telescope to the Country
Through the President in Commemoration
of "Halley's Comet"
You have asked for my views on an April 10 letter to you
from Michael Srednick. In his letter, Mr. Srednick conveyed
the interest of Celestron Precision Optics in donating a
$6,000 telescope to the country through the President. The
President could accept such a gift on behalf of the Government.
After any such acceptance, the telescope would be turned
over to the General Services Administration for disposition.
Celestron must understand that it may not use the presentation
in any commercial promotion. The President's name could not
be used in advertising for Celestron, nor could the fact
that he accepted the telescope on behalf of the United
States. Such promotion by Celestron would contravene
established White House policy against any use of the
President's name in a manner that suggests or could be
construed as endorsement of any commercial product or
enterprise. I am particularly concerned about this potential
problem in light of Srednick's letter, which notes that the
telescope in question "is owned by both Johnny Carson and
Leonard Nimoy, just to mention a couple names."
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 18, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letter to Jesse A. Zeeman
Regarding Visit to Concentration Camp
I have reviewed the proposed letter from the President
concerning the German itinerary disputhe, and recommend that
it not be sent in its present form. Thwo explanations are
given in the letter for the decision mot to visit Dachau:
that it would be taken as an affront ttro the German people
and that the President was under the mistaken impression
that the invitation was a politically motivated one from "a
West German political figure." The lattter explanation
simply mires the President further in German domestic
politics, and portrays him as erroneously suspecting a
German official of political manipulation.
The former explanation -- that a visit to Dachau would be
viewed as an affront by the German people -- simply plays
into the hands of those who would accuse the President of
insufficient sensitivity to the Holocauist. The magnitude of
the crime at places like Dachau -- and the need to remember
-- should, critics will argue, overshadiow any concern about
how the Germans might feel.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 0362
SUBJECT:
OSC File # 10-4-71418 with Regard
to the Red River Army Depot
As required by 5 U.S.C. § 1206 (b) (5), the Special Counsel of
the Merit Systems Protection Board has forwarded to the
President a report submitted to the Special Counsel by the
Secretary of the Army on a whistleblower's allegations. A
former employee at the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana,
Texas alleged false reporting of turbidity (water clarity)
readings; the Secretary's report indicates that the allegations
were largely untrue. Certain technical problems, which have
since been corrected, did result in estimated rather than
actual readings on weekends for one month. The Special
Counsel advises, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 1206 (b) (6), that he
has reviewed the Secretary's report and finds it reasonable
and complete.
No further action is required; our practice has been to send
the Special Counsel a barebones acknowledgment of his
transmittal. A draft is attached.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1985
Dear Mr. O'Connor:
Thank you for your letter of April 12, transmitting a letter
to the President. The letter to the President was submitted
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 1206 (b) (5), and concerned a report of
the Secretary of the Army on allegations by a former employee
of false reporting of turbidity readings at the Red River
Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas. You stated in your letter
to the President that you have reviewed the Secretary's
report and found that his findings appear reasonable and
complete in accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 1206 (b) (4).
Thank you for advising us of your actions in this matter.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
The Honorable K. William O'Connor
Special Counsel, U.S. Merit Systems
Protection Board
1120 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20005
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS JJR
SUBJECT:
Request for Confirmation that the President
Uses a Cadillac Auto on Official Business
A New York advertising agency has requested confirmation
that the President uses a Cadillac. The agency plans to air
a television commercial based on the theme "Wouldn't you
like to treat yourself royally like a Head of State? It's
easy, drive a Cadillac." The attached draft reply advises
the agency of our policy against commercial endorsement,
without actually responding to their inquiry.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1985
Dear Mr. Lane:
Thank you for your letter of April 16. In that letter you
requested confirmation that the President uses a Cadillac
automobile on official business. You indicated that such
confirmation was necessary in light of your plans to air an
advertisement stating "Wouldn't you like to treat yourself
royally like a Head of State? It's easy, drive a Cadillac."
I must advise you that the White House adheres to a policy
of declining to approve any use of the President's name,
photograph, likeness, signature, or title in any manner that
suggests or could be construed as endorsement of a commercial
product or enterprise. Your contemplated advertisement --
suggesting that the President uses a Cadillac -- would
contravene this policy, and accordingly I must object to it
and advise you not to proceed with it.
I trust you will appreciate the reasons for this response.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
Mr. Mark Lane
Avrett, Free & Ginsberg, Inc.
800 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS oper
SUBJECT:
Reprinting of the President's
Abortion Article
The attached draft for your signature implements the course
of action proposed in my memorandum of April 10, with which
you concurred.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1985
Dear Ms. Bursley:
Thank you for your letter of March 14, concerning the
President's article "Abortion and the Conscience of the
Nation." You indicated that Harcourt Brace Jovanovich,
Inc., was interested in reprinting the article in a rhetoric
text.
I am enclosing for your use a copy of the article that the
White House has distributed to interested members of the
public. Permission is not required to reprint the article.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
Ms. Kathleen A. Bursley
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
Orlando, Florida 32887
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS JJB
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of $1,000 Check for the
Restoration of the Statue of Liberty
from Children with Learning Disabilities
Legislative Affairs has asked whether a Special Assistant to
the President from that office may accept a $1,000 check
payable to the Statue of Liberty -- Ellis Island Foundation,
the 501 (c) (3) organization established to restore the Statue
of Liberty. A group of students from a school in Kentucky
for those with learning disabilities is visiting Washington
next week, and had originally asked to present the check --
representing funds they had raised -- to the President.
Congressman Carroll Hubbard (D-Ky.) transmitted the request
to B. Oglesby.
I would normally object to having White House staff members
accept donations to charitable organizations, for the same
reasons that the White House declines to endorse specific
fundraising efforts: engaging in the practice would preci-
pitate a deluge of requests for similar treatment from
equally worthy causes, and there is no way for the White
House to monitor the activities of any charity that would
benefit from White House participation in fundraising. The
Statue of Liberty fundraising effort, however, appears to be
a special case. The President himself launched the restoration
effort when he appointed the commission headed by Lee
Iacocca, and the President has hosted a White House reception
for the Commission and issued messages supporting its
efforts. On numerous occasions the White House has received
checks in the mail and forwarded them directly to the
Foundation. The President has also signed several letters
thanking students for their fundraising efforts for the
restoration project. In light of the close association of
the White House with the fundraising effort, I have no
objection to having a staff member accept a check for
transmittal to the Foundation.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR M. B. OGLESBY
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of $1,000 Check for the
Restoration of the Statue of Liberty
from Children with Learning Disabilities
Your office has inquired if the Counsel's Office has any
objection to a Special Assistant from Legislative Affairs
accepting a $1,000 check from a group of students from the
Charles L. Shedd APSL Research Academy, representing funds
the students raised for donation to the Statue of Liberty
restoration project. Normally I would object to such an
arrangement, in light of established White House policy
precluding endorsement of any specific charitable fund-
raising efforts. The Statue of Liberty restoration project
is a special case, however, because the President and the
White House are already closely associated with the project.
In light of these unique circumstances, I have no objection
to a member of your office accepting the check for trans-
mittal to the Statue of Liberty -- Ellis Island Foundation.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 8562
SUBJECT:
Joint Resolution Regarding Crime Victims Week
I orally advised DGH that I had no objection to the
above-referenced enrolled resolution.
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Ainety-ninth Congress of the United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January,
one thousand nine hundred and eighty-five
HE WHITE HOU.S
Joint Resolution
To designate the week of April 14, 1985, as "Crime Victims Week".
Whereas crime often inflicts considerable physical and emotional
pain and financial hardship upon its victims, disrupting their
lives, and placing great strains upon their families;
Whereas our criminal justice system has often failed to provide the
victims of crime with the compassionate treatment they deserve;
Whereas it is the fundamental obligation of government to protect
its citizens from the criminal element;
Whereas there is a national movement in support of more just and
compassionate treatment of victims of crime;
Whereas the establishment of the President's Task Force on Victims
of Crime and an Office for Victims of Crime in the Department of
Justice, and enactment of the Victim and Witness Protection Act
of 1982 and the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 evidence the Federal
Government's increased awareness of the plight of crime victims;
and
Whereas further efforts are needed, at all levels of government and
in the private sector, to help ease the trauma suffered by crime
victims: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April
14 through April 20, 1985, as "Crime Victims Week" and calling
upon the people of the United States, State and local government
agencies, and interested organizations to observe that week with
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
Thomas 8 Oncef
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Strom Thurmond
Vice Prosident of the United Statesand
President of the Senate for Tempore
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 11, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS good
SUBJECT:
Eva and Americo Makk
You will recall that the Makks ran an advertisement featuring
a photograph of themselves with the President to promote
their portrait business. The advertisement prompted a
letter from this office, which in turn engendered a promise
from the Makks not to sin again. White House Curator
Clement E. Conger received several complaints about the Makk
advertisements from the legitimate artists involved in
Presidential portraiture, and, after checking with this
office, advised them that appropriate action had been taken.
Conger would like to caution the art magazines that ran the
advertisements, to avoid future problems and to further
reassure the legitimate artists. We discussed this matter
at a staff meeting, and you requested that I draft letters
to the magazines for your signature. Drafts are attached.
Attachments
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 8, 1985
Dear Mr. Esterow:
The White House has received complaints concerning the
advertisement featuring Mrs. Eva Makk that appeared on page
123 of the February 1985 issue of Art News. The White House
adheres to a policy of declining to approve any use of the
name, signature, photograph or likeness of the President or
First Lady in any manner that suggests or could be construed
as endorsement of a commercial product or enterprise.
Similarly, the White House may not be used in advertising,
as noted in the "Do's and Don'ts in Advertising Copy,"
published by the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
(A copy of the pertinent provision is enclosed for your
information.)
The Makk advertisement contravened these restrictions by
suggesting Presidential endorsement of the Makks' artwork
and by implying that artwork by the Makks was displayed in
the White House. Neither suggestion is correct. The
portraits in question were unsolicited and presented on the
occasion of a visit to the White House by the Hungarian
American Federation. They were transferred to the White.
House Gift Unit. This office has contacted the Makks, and
obtained their agreement not to run the offending advertise-
ment in the future.
My purpose in writing you is to alert you to the foregoing
restrictions on use of the White House and the name, signa-
ture, photograph or likeness of the President or First Lady
in advertising copy. In order to avoid the unintentional
publication of misleading advertisements in the future, you
should feel free to contact this office concerning any
advertising copy that appears to violate these restrictions.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
Mr. Milton Esterow
Editor and Publisher
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 8, 1985
Dear Mr. McCann:
The White House has received complaints concerning the
advertisement featuring Mr. Americo Makk that appeared on
page 63 of the March 1985 issue of Connoisseur. The White
House adheres to a policy of declining to approve any use of
the name, signature, photograph or likeness of the President
or First Lady in any manner that suggests or could be
construed as endorsement of a commercial product or enter-
prise. Similarly, the White House may not be used in
advertising, as noted in the "Do's and Don'ts in Advertising
Copy," published by the Council of Better Business Bureaus,
Inc. (A copy of the pertinent provision is enclosed for
your information.)
The Makk advertisement contravened these restrictions by
suggesting Presidential endorsement of the Makks' artwork
and by implying that artwork by the Makks was displayed in
the White House. Neither suggestion is correct. The
portraits in question were unsolicited and presented on the
occasion of a visit to the White House by the Hungarian
American Federation. They were transferred to the White
House Gift Unit. This office has contacted the Makks, and
obtained their agreement not to run the offending advertise-
ment in the future.
My purpose in writing you is to alert you to the foregoing
restrictions on use of the White House and the name, signa-
ture, photograph or likeness of the President or First Lady
in advertising copy. In order to avoid the unintentional
publication of misleading advertisements in the future, you
should feel free to contact this office concerning any
advertising copy that appears to violate these restrictions.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
Mr. David A. McCann
Vice President
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