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CHRON FILE (02/27/1986 03/10/1986)
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103/01/1986 - 03/10/1986 )
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1 MEMO
ROBERTS TO DIANA HOLLAND, RE:
1 3/3/1986 B6
904
APPOINTMENT OF TO THE
ARCHITECTURAL AND
TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS
COMPLIANCE BOARD (PARTIAL)
2 MEMO
ROBERTS TO DIANA HOLLAND, RE:
1 3/3/1986 B6
905
APPOINTMENT OF THE PRESIDENT'S
NATIONAL SECURITY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (PARTIAL)
3 PAPER
RE: SOCIAL SECURITY
1 3/7/1986 B6
906
ADMINISTRATION (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 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
March 3, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL PZR THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
H.R. 4130: Veterans Administration Home Loan
Guarantee Sequester "baseline" for FY 1986
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled bill
and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 3, 1986
Dear Ms. Hardy:
Congratulations on your prospective nomination to be
Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. You may
recall from your previous nomination experience that it is
necessary for you to complete the enclosed Financial Disclosure
Report (SF-278) and Personal Data Statement. While you have
been filing an annual SF-278 by virtue of your present position,
a current one must be completed in connection with the
nomination.
With respect to the Personal Data Statement, you may respond in
memorandum form, addressed to Mr. Fielding. The questions need
not be repeated. I have enclosed a copy of the Personal Data
Statement you completed in 1981 to assist you in completing the
current version. If you have any questions about completing the
SF-278 or the Personal Data Statement, please do not hesitate to
contact me. I can be reached at (202) 456-7953.
I have also enclosed memoranda outlining how the conflict of
interest laws apply to one in your position.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
John Robert
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
The Honorable Dorcas R. Hardy
Assistant Secretary for
Human Development Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 3, 1986
Dear Mr. Pompa:
Congratulations on your prospective reappointment as Director of
the Community Relations Service. In connection with that
reappointment, it will be necessary for you to complete the
enclosed Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) and Personal Data
Statement. While you have been filing an annual SF-278, a
current one must be completed in connection with the nomination.
With respect to the Personal Data Statement, you may answer the
questions in memorandum form, addressed to Mr. Fielding. The
questions need not be repeated. If you have any questions about
completing the SF-278 or the Personal Data Statement, please do
not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at (202) 456-7953.
I have also enclosed memoranda outlining how the conflict of
interest laws apply to one in your position.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Johnsolut
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
CONGRATULATIONS
GIL
John
Gilbert G. Pompa, Esquire
Director
Community Relations Service
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE COMMENTS
To:
CARL ANDERSON, OPL
LEGAL COUNSEL
Date Due:
ASAP
Date of Event: MARCH 4, 1986
Subject:
Presidential message for the 37th Dinner of
Religion in American Life.
Requested by:
The Reverend Alan J. Sorem, President, Religion in American Life
Background:
May I please have your approval on the attached.
Signature:
Date:
Linda Watson
Mar. 3, 1986
Presidential Messages
Old Executive Office Building
Room 18
(202) 456-2941
Your Recommendation/Comments:
APPROVED ONLY WITH
MARKED DELETION
for
3/3
Signature:
Date:
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 3, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Reception for
National Newspaper Association
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
remarks and finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.
CC: David L. Chew
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 3, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Talking Points:
Breakfast with Godfrey Sperling Group
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
talking points and finds no objection to them from a legal
perspective.
CC: David L. Chew
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 3, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR THOMAS F. GIBSON III
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Domestic Briefing Materials
for Sperling Breakfast
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced draft
briefing materials. The "Affirmative Action" points contain the
statement "We all agree that the use of quotas is discre-
tionary." "Discretionary" should be changed to
"discriminatory."
:
As we have pointed out before with respect to Gramm-Rudman
points, it is misleading and inaccurate to state that the
three-judge panel of the district court "upheld the validity of
Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act." It is correct to state that the
court upheld the validity of the general approach of
Gramm-Rudman, while striking down as unconstitutional one aspect
of the Act. In addition, in the last sentence of the first
Gramm-Rudman point, "will" should be changed to "should" --
there are never any guarantees on when the Supreme Court will
act.
CC: David L. Chew
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 3, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Drop By Briefing
For Conference of Presidents of Major
Jewish Organizations
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
remarks and finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.
cc: David L. Chew
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 3, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL The TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Presidential Memorandum to Departments
and Agencies on Grant Management
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
memorandum and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 3, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR ANNE HIGGINS
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 226
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Request for Presidential Message to
Mr. and Mrs. Condra for Donation of
$1 Million to the University of Tennessee
You have asked this office for our views on a request for a
Presidential message to a couple who recently donated $1 million
to the University of Tennessee, as part of a state matching gift
program, to establish two chairs in the College of Engineering.
A draft of a proposed message accompanied your inquiry.
This office would have no objection to a message along the lines
of the draft being provided. Thank you for raising this matter
with us.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 3, 1986
COPY Reagan Presidential Record
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
220
SUBJECT:
Appointment of Robert Brostrom to the
Architectural and Transportation
Barriers Compliance Board
Pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 792 (a) (1) (A) the President is authorized
to appoint eleven members to this Board from the general public,
of whom five shall be handicapped individuals. Reappointments
are authorized, but no member may be reappointed more than once
without a hiatus of at least two years in Board service. It is
the function of the Board to ensure compliance with the
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and to explore and report on
various issues relating to access by the handicapped. See
29 U.S.C. § 792 (b)
of
Robert Brostrom, who is handicapped, works for C & P Telephone.
He has been politically active, including as a supporter of
James Watt.
b6
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 3, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
COPY Reagan Presidential Record
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Appointment of Irving Goldstein to
the President's National Security
Telecommunications Advisory Committee
I have reviewed the Personal Data Statement submitted by Irving
Goldstein in connection with his prospective appointment to the
President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory
Committee. The Committee was established by Executive Order
12382 (September 13, 1982) to provide advice to the President
and the Secretary of Defense on national security telecommuni-
cations policy. Pursuant to the Executive Order, the President
may appoint up to 30 members to the Committee, who "shall have
particular knowledge and expertise in the field of telecommuni-
cations and represent elements of the Nation's telecommuni-
cations industry."
Goldstein is the Chairman and CEO of Comsat, and thus clearly
satisfies the prerequisites for appointment.
66
I have no objection to
proceeding with this appointment.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 4, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL 07 TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Presidential Message to Jamestown
Foundation Re: Arkady Schevchenko
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
message and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
Whoever provides the message, however, should make certain that
the Jamestown Foundation understands that it may not be used in
fundraising efforts.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 4, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL " TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letter to Mr. Lazurus --
United Airlines
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
letter and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 4, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR GREGORY JONES
LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL DR THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
DOJ Proposed Testimony on H.R. 3378: The
Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1985
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced DOJ proposed
testimony and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 4, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR MATTHEW V. SCOCOZZA
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLICY AND
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Department of Transportation
International Aviation Decision:
Nippon Cargo Airlines Company, Ltd.
The attached correspondence is referred to you pursuant to
Section 4 of Executive Order 11920. That provision directs
individuals within the Executive Office of the President to
"follow a policy of referring any written communication from
an interested private party [under section 801], or an attorney
or agent for any such party, to the appropriate department or
agency outside the Executive Office of the President."
Mr. Hart telephoned me about the application of Nippon Cargo
Airlines, with which I was unfamiliar. I advised Mr. Hart that
if the matter were a Section 801 case, the Executive Order would
prohibit me from discussing it with him. Shortly thereafter, I
received this correspondence. I have advised Mr. Hart that,
pursuant to Section 4 of the Executive Order, future contact
should be nonexistent, not "minimal."
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 4, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS,
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Taping: Contra Aid Message
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
taping and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
CC: David L. Chew
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTO:
March 4, 1986
Dear Mr. Walker:
Thank you for your letter c : February 3. Alonc with
that letter you submitted c copy of E review of Laurence
Tribe's God Save This Honorable Court, and suggested
that this office consider È response.
I hope you will understand that my current respons:-
bilities do not afford sufficient time to undertake such
activity. Thank you for your inquiry, and best of luck
with the Law Review.
Sincerely,
Orig. signed by FFF
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
Mr. Jeffrey Walker
Book Review Editor
The George Washington Law Review
716 20th Street, N.W., Suite 302
Washington, D.C. 20052
FFF/JGR: jmk
CC: FFFielding
JGRoberts
subject
chron.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 4, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
George Washington Law Review's Article
on Laurence Tribe's God Save This
Honorable Court
Pursuant to our discussion at this morning's staff meeting, I
have re-dated my proposed response for your signature.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 6, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
George Washington Law Review's Article
on Laurence Tribe's God Save This
Honorable Court
Jeffrey Walker, Book Review Editor of The George Washington Law
Review, has invited you to respond to a review of Professor
Tribe's God Save This Honorable Court by Donald Lively, an
associate professor of law at the University of Toledo College
of Law. Tribe's book -- written with the very specific aim of
influencing the confirmation process for the next Supreme Court
nominee -- argues that (1) Presidents generally get what they
want from Supreme Court justices they appoint, and (2) the
Senate should play a more active role in the "advice and
consent" process. Lively's review -- trite, sophomoric
pablum -- applauds Tribe and contrasts Tribe's view with that of
Justice Rehnquist, who noted in a recent address that justices
often frustrate the aims of the Presidents who appoint them.
I am not entirely unbiased, but I found Lively's critique of
Rehnquist's views and some of his judicial opinions not only
shallow and unconvincing, but an offensive "bashing" calculated
to endear the author to liberal academia. Rehnquist's views,
for example, are labeled "careless," "reckless, "self-serving,"
and "disingenuous." The author has not even a modicum of
intellectual shame, unabashedly attacking straw men. See p. 7
("Rehnquist might argue that ").
Frankly, neither this review nor what I have read of Tribe's
book strike me as a serious undertaking worthy of response.
Some justices live up to the expectations of those who appoint
them; some do not. The Senate is free under the Constitution to
consider whatever it cares to consider in voting on a nominee.
I would simply advise Mr. Walker that we barely have time for
light reading, let alone writing reviews.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 5, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Tapings: Three Additional
Contra Aid Messages
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
tapings and finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.
CC: David L. Chew
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 5, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Radio Talk: Nicaragua
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced draft radio
talk, and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
The first two lines of the fourth paragraph on page one are,
however, subject to misinterpretation. The sentence can be read
to mean that no nation received more aid from us than did
Nicaragua, which is not true. This confusion can be cured by
adding "was providing" after "nation" at the end of the second
line of the paragraph.
cc: David L. Chew
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 5, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR.
DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Request to Prepare a Videotape for
the Commission on the Bicentennial
of the U.S. Constitution
You have asked for our views on whether the President should do
a videotape for the Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S.
Constitution. The Commission would use the videotape in
presentations to state and local groups to promote appropriate
commemoration of the bicentennial.
This office has no legal objection to the President providing a
brief videotape, and we think it would be a good idea. The
videotape would provide the President an opportunity to present
his views on the importance of recommitting ourselves to the
basic values of Federalism and liberty embodied in the Consti-
tution. The message should not discuss the Commission or
specific projects, but simply the general importance of the
Constitution. This office should review the message, and can
assist in the drafting as well.
It should be noted that the Commission is authorized by law to
accept donations to cover its own expenses and projects. It
must be made clear to the Commission that a Presidential video-
tape will be provided only if there are adequate assurances that
it will not be used in any sort of fundraising activity.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 5, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR W. ROBERT PEARSON
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
AND DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Statement on Superbowl Tape
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
statement and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
CC: David L. Chew
HOUSE
March 6, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Tapings:
1) Tribute to John Patrick
2) 1986 Television Academy Hall of Fame
3) 10th Anniversary of Women in Gov't Relations
4) Message for Community Colleges
5) Camp Good Times Documentary
6) Leukemia Society of America
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
tapings, and finds no objection to them from a legal perspec-
tive. In line six of the tribute to John Patrick, I believe
"me" should be "I." In the first line of the second page of
the Leukemia Society taping, "Newt" should be "Knute."
CC: David L. Chew
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 7, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL DRR THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
DOT International Aviation Decisions:
Certain Canadian Air Carriers and
Nippon Cargo Airlines
Our office has reviewed the above-referenced Department of
Transportation International Aviation decisions, and has no
legal objection to the procedure that was followed with respect
to Presidential review of such decisions under 49 U.S.C.
§ 1461 (a).
We also have no legal objection to OMB's recommendation that the
President not disapprove these orders or to the substance of the
letter from the President to the Secretary of Transportation.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 7, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL Pr THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Presentation of
National Medals of Science and Technology
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
remarks and finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.
CC: David L. Chew
906
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 7, 1986
APPOINTMENT PROCESS PERSONAL INTERVIEW RECORD
DATE OF INTERVIEW: March 7, 1986
CANDIDATE:
Dorcas R. Hardy
COPY Reagan Presidential Record
POSITION:
John G. Roberts Jane
Commissioner, Social Security Administration
INTERVIEWER:
COMMENTS
I have reviewed the SF-278 and Personal Data Statement filed by
Dorcas Hardy in connection with her prospective nomination to be
Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and have no
objection from a legal perspective to proceeding with the
nomination.
The Office of Commissioner was established by Section 4 of
Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953, 42 U.S.C. § 3501 note.
Ms. Hardy has been serving since 1981 as the Assistant Secretary
of HHS for Human Development Services, a position for which she
was confirmed by the Senate.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 7, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR MARK SULLIVAN
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 275
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Outside Earned Income Limitation
Section 210 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C.
App. IV, § 210, provides that full-time, non-judicial PAS
appointees paid at the GS-16 level or above may not have outside
earned income in any calendar year in excess of 15 percent of
their salary. Public Law 98-150 amended this provision in 1983
to extend coverage to White House employees compensated at rates
equivalent to Level II of the Executive Schedule.
I have attached a copy of Section 210.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 7, 1986
NOTE FOR JANET:
I would be grateful if you would kindly ask
Mr. Roberts to review the legality of the
attached request for a Presidential message
to be used in an advertisement for a non-
profit organization.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation
in this matter.
Zev Lewisz
Office of Public Liaison
Room 196, X 6270
NO LEGAL OBJECTION, BUT THIS
OFFICE SHOULD REVIEW MESSAGE,
AND YESHIVA MUST UNDERSTAND IT
MAY NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION
WITH ANY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY
736C 3/7
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 7, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL 035 TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Executive Order: Protection
of Cultural Property
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced draft
Executive Order. In line 11 on page one and line 27 on page
page two, "Secretary of Treasury" should be "Secretary of the
Treasury." " In line 11 on page two, "function" should be
"functions." In line 17 on page two, "reception" should be
"receipt."
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 10, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR SUSAN R. THAU
LEGISLATIVE ANALYST
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL JJR TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
DOJ Testimony on Nicaraguan Government
Participation in Drug Trafficking
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced DOJ testimony
and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 10, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR GREGORY JONES
LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL PR TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
DOJ Testimony on H.R. 4007
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced DOJ testimony
and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE- COMMENTS
To:
ANDY CARD - IGA
JOHN ROBERTS - LEGAL COUNSEL
Date Due:
MARCH 11, 1986
Date of Event: MARCH 15 (printing deadline)
Subject:
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR THE NEW JERSEY PRIDE AWARDS DINNER
Requested by: Elfrieda H. Kunzel, Dir. of Special Projects, NEW JERSEY MONTHLY
Background:
May I please have your approval on the attached.
This is the second annual NEW JERSEY PRIDE Awards dinner.
The President did send a Message for the first awards dinner,
copy attached. The awards dinner is to benefit the New
Jersey Special Olympics and Governor Thomas H. Kean is
the Honorary Chairman.
Signature:
Date:
Linda Watson
Mar. 10, 1986
Presidential Messages
Old Executive Office Building
Room 18
(202) 456-2941
Your Recommendation/Comments:
NO OBJECTION
1202 3/10
Signature:
Date:
October 1985
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 10, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR THOMAS F. GIBSON III
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL JR THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letter for
Seaway Review Magazine
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
letter and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
There is a typographical error in the fourth paragraph.
CC: David L. Chew
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"ocrText": "Ronald Reagan Presidential Library\nDigital Library Collections\nThis is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections.\nCollection: Roberts, John G.: Files\nFolder Title: Chron File (03/01/1986-03/10/1986)\nBox: 67\nTo see more digitized collections visit:\nhttps://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library\nTo see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit:\nhttps://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection\nContact a reference archivist at: [email protected]\nCitation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing\nNational Archives Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nDLB 8/30/2005\nFile Folder\nCHRON FILE (02/27/1986 03/10/1986)\nFOIA\n103/01/1986 - 03/10/1986 )\nF05-139/01\nBox Number\n67\nCOOK\n14DLB\nDOC Doc Type\nDocument Description\nNo of Doc Date Restrictions\nCOPY -Reagan Presidential Record\nNO\nPages\n1 MEMO\nROBERTS TO DIANA HOLLAND, RE:\n1 3/3/1986 B6\n904\nAPPOINTMENT OF TO THE\nARCHITECTURAL AND\nTRANSPORTATION BARRIERS\nCOMPLIANCE BOARD (PARTIAL)\n2 MEMO\nROBERTS TO DIANA HOLLAND, RE:\n1 3/3/1986 B6\n905\nAPPOINTMENT OF THE PRESIDENT'S\nNATIONAL SECURITY\nTELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY\nCOMMITTEE (PARTIAL)\n3 PAPER\nRE: SOCIAL SECURITY\n1 3/7/1986 B6\n906\nADMINISTRATION (PARTIAL)\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial Information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose Information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose Information concerning the regulation of financial Institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical Information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nE.O. 13233\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained In donor's deed of gift.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW\nSTAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT\nTO THE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL PZR THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nH.R. 4130: Veterans Administration Home Loan\nGuarantee Sequester \"baseline\" for FY 1986\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled bill\nand finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nDear Ms. Hardy:\nCongratulations on your prospective nomination to be\nCommissioner of the Social Security Administration. You may\nrecall from your previous nomination experience that it is\nnecessary for you to complete the enclosed Financial Disclosure\nReport (SF-278) and Personal Data Statement. While you have\nbeen filing an annual SF-278 by virtue of your present position,\na current one must be completed in connection with the\nnomination.\nWith respect to the Personal Data Statement, you may respond in\nmemorandum form, addressed to Mr. Fielding. The questions need\nnot be repeated. I have enclosed a copy of the Personal Data\nStatement you completed in 1981 to assist you in completing the\ncurrent version. If you have any questions about completing the\nSF-278 or the Personal Data Statement, please do not hesitate to\ncontact me. I can be reached at (202) 456-7953.\nI have also enclosed memoranda outlining how the conflict of\ninterest laws apply to one in your position.\nWith best wishes,\nSincerely,\nJohn Robert\nJohn G. Roberts\nAssociate Counsel to the President\nThe Honorable Dorcas R. Hardy\nAssistant Secretary for\nHuman Development Services\nDepartment of Health and Human Services\n200 Independence Avenue, S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20201\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nDear Mr. Pompa:\nCongratulations on your prospective reappointment as Director of\nthe Community Relations Service. In connection with that\nreappointment, it will be necessary for you to complete the\nenclosed Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) and Personal Data\nStatement. While you have been filing an annual SF-278, a\ncurrent one must be completed in connection with the nomination.\nWith respect to the Personal Data Statement, you may answer the\nquestions in memorandum form, addressed to Mr. Fielding. The\nquestions need not be repeated. If you have any questions about\ncompleting the SF-278 or the Personal Data Statement, please do\nnot hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at (202) 456-7953.\nI have also enclosed memoranda outlining how the conflict of\ninterest laws apply to one in your position.\nWith best wishes,\nSincerely,\nJohnsolut\nJohn G. Roberts\nAssociate Counsel to the President\nCONGRATULATIONS\nGIL\nJohn\nGilbert G. Pompa, Esquire\nDirector\nCommunity Relations Service\nDepartment of Justice\nWashington, D.C. 20530\nOFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES\nREQUEST FOR CLEARANCE COMMENTS\nTo:\nCARL ANDERSON, OPL\nLEGAL COUNSEL\nDate Due:\nASAP\nDate of Event: MARCH 4, 1986\nSubject:\nPresidential message for the 37th Dinner of\nReligion in American Life.\nRequested by:\nThe Reverend Alan J. Sorem, President, Religion in American Life\nBackground:\nMay I please have your approval on the attached.\nSignature:\nDate:\nLinda Watson\nMar. 3, 1986\nPresidential Messages\nOld Executive Office Building\nRoom 18\n(202) 456-2941\nYour Recommendation/Comments:\nAPPROVED ONLY WITH\nMARKED DELETION\nfor\n3/3\nSignature:\nDate:\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT\nDEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Remarks: Reception for\nNational Newspaper Association\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\nremarks and finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.\nCC: David L. Chew\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT\nDEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Talking Points:\nBreakfast with Godfrey Sperling Group\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\ntalking points and finds no objection to them from a legal\nperspective.\nCC: David L. Chew\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR THOMAS F. GIBSON III\nSPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nDomestic Briefing Materials\nfor Sperling Breakfast\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced draft\nbriefing materials. The \"Affirmative Action\" points contain the\nstatement \"We all agree that the use of quotas is discre-\ntionary.\" \"Discretionary\" should be changed to\n\"discriminatory.\"\n:\nAs we have pointed out before with respect to Gramm-Rudman\npoints, it is misleading and inaccurate to state that the\nthree-judge panel of the district court \"upheld the validity of\nGramm-Rudman-Hollings Act.\" It is correct to state that the\ncourt upheld the validity of the general approach of\nGramm-Rudman, while striking down as unconstitutional one aspect\nof the Act. In addition, in the last sentence of the first\nGramm-Rudman point, \"will\" should be changed to \"should\" --\nthere are never any guarantees on when the Supreme Court will\nact.\nCC: David L. Chew\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT\nDEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Remarks: Drop By Briefing\nFor Conference of Presidents of Major\nJewish Organizations\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\nremarks and finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.\ncc: David L. Chew\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW\nSTAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT\nTO THE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL The TO THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Memorandum to Departments\nand Agencies on Grant Management\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\nmemorandum and finds no objection to it from a legal\nperspective.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR ANNE HIGGINS\nSPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS 226\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nRequest for Presidential Message to\nMr. and Mrs. Condra for Donation of\n$1 Million to the University of Tennessee\nYou have asked this office for our views on a request for a\nPresidential message to a couple who recently donated $1 million\nto the University of Tennessee, as part of a state matching gift\nprogram, to establish two chairs in the College of Engineering.\nA draft of a proposed message accompanied your inquiry.\nThis office would have no objection to a message along the lines\nof the draft being provided. Thank you for raising this matter\nwith us.\n904\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nCOPY Reagan Presidential Record\nMEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\n220\nSUBJECT:\nAppointment of Robert Brostrom to the\nArchitectural and Transportation\nBarriers Compliance Board\nPursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 792 (a) (1) (A) the President is authorized\nto appoint eleven members to this Board from the general public,\nof whom five shall be handicapped individuals. Reappointments\nare authorized, but no member may be reappointed more than once\nwithout a hiatus of at least two years in Board service. It is\nthe function of the Board to ensure compliance with the\nArchitectural Barriers Act of 1968 and to explore and report on\nvarious issues relating to access by the handicapped. See\n29 U.S.C. § 792 (b)\nof\nRobert Brostrom, who is handicapped, works for C & P Telephone.\nHe has been politically active, including as a supporter of\nJames Watt.\nb6\n405\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 3, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND\nCOPY Reagan Presidential Record\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nAppointment of Irving Goldstein to\nthe President's National Security\nTelecommunications Advisory Committee\nI have reviewed the Personal Data Statement submitted by Irving\nGoldstein in connection with his prospective appointment to the\nPresident's National Security Telecommunications Advisory\nCommittee. The Committee was established by Executive Order\n12382 (September 13, 1982) to provide advice to the President\nand the Secretary of Defense on national security telecommuni-\ncations policy. Pursuant to the Executive Order, the President\nmay appoint up to 30 members to the Committee, who \"shall have\nparticular knowledge and expertise in the field of telecommuni-\ncations and represent elements of the Nation's telecommuni-\ncations industry.\"\nGoldstein is the Chairman and CEO of Comsat, and thus clearly\nsatisfies the prerequisites for appointment.\n66\nI have no objection to\nproceeding with this appointment.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 4, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW\nSTAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT\nTO THE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL 07 TO THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Message to Jamestown\nFoundation Re: Arkady Schevchenko\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\nmessage and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.\nWhoever provides the message, however, should make certain that\nthe Jamestown Foundation understands that it may not be used in\nfundraising efforts.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 4, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW\nSTAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT\nTO THE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL \" TO THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Letter to Mr. Lazurus --\nUnited Airlines\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\nletter and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 4, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR GREGORY JONES\nLEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY\nOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL DR THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nDOJ Proposed Testimony on H.R. 3378: The\nElectronic Communications Privacy Act of 1985\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced DOJ proposed\ntestimony and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 4, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR MATTHEW V. SCOCOZZA\nASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POLICY AND\nINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS\nDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nDepartment of Transportation\nInternational Aviation Decision:\nNippon Cargo Airlines Company, Ltd.\nThe attached correspondence is referred to you pursuant to\nSection 4 of Executive Order 11920. That provision directs\nindividuals within the Executive Office of the President to\n\"follow a policy of referring any written communication from\nan interested private party [under section 801], or an attorney\nor agent for any such party, to the appropriate department or\nagency outside the Executive Office of the President.\"\nMr. Hart telephoned me about the application of Nippon Cargo\nAirlines, with which I was unfamiliar. I advised Mr. Hart that\nif the matter were a Section 801 case, the Executive Order would\nprohibit me from discussing it with him. Shortly thereafter, I\nreceived this correspondence. I have advised Mr. Hart that,\npursuant to Section 4 of the Executive Order, future contact\nshould be nonexistent, not \"minimal.\"\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 4, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT\nDEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS,\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Taping: Contra Aid Message\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\ntaping and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.\nCC: David L. Chew\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTO:\nMarch 4, 1986\nDear Mr. Walker:\nThank you for your letter c : February 3. Alonc with\nthat letter you submitted c copy of E review of Laurence\nTribe's God Save This Honorable Court, and suggested\nthat this office consider È response.\nI hope you will understand that my current respons:-\nbilities do not afford sufficient time to undertake such\nactivity. Thank you for your inquiry, and best of luck\nwith the Law Review.\nSincerely,\nOrig. signed by FFF\nFred F. Fielding\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Jeffrey Walker\nBook Review Editor\nThe George Washington Law Review\n716 20th Street, N.W., Suite 302\nWashington, D.C. 20052\nFFF/JGR: jmk\nCC: FFFielding\nJGRoberts\nsubject\nchron.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 4, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nGeorge Washington Law Review's Article\non Laurence Tribe's God Save This\nHonorable Court\nPursuant to our discussion at this morning's staff meeting, I\nhave re-dated my proposed response for your signature.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 6, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nGeorge Washington Law Review's Article\non Laurence Tribe's God Save This\nHonorable Court\nJeffrey Walker, Book Review Editor of The George Washington Law\nReview, has invited you to respond to a review of Professor\nTribe's God Save This Honorable Court by Donald Lively, an\nassociate professor of law at the University of Toledo College\nof Law. Tribe's book -- written with the very specific aim of\ninfluencing the confirmation process for the next Supreme Court\nnominee -- argues that (1) Presidents generally get what they\nwant from Supreme Court justices they appoint, and (2) the\nSenate should play a more active role in the \"advice and\nconsent\" process. Lively's review -- trite, sophomoric\npablum -- applauds Tribe and contrasts Tribe's view with that of\nJustice Rehnquist, who noted in a recent address that justices\noften frustrate the aims of the Presidents who appoint them.\nI am not entirely unbiased, but I found Lively's critique of\nRehnquist's views and some of his judicial opinions not only\nshallow and unconvincing, but an offensive \"bashing\" calculated\nto endear the author to liberal academia. Rehnquist's views,\nfor example, are labeled \"careless,\" \"reckless, \"self-serving,\"\nand \"disingenuous.\" The author has not even a modicum of\nintellectual shame, unabashedly attacking straw men. See p. 7\n(\"Rehnquist might argue that \").\nFrankly, neither this review nor what I have read of Tribe's\nbook strike me as a serious undertaking worthy of response.\nSome justices live up to the expectations of those who appoint\nthem; some do not. The Senate is free under the Constitution to\nconsider whatever it cares to consider in voting on a nominee.\nI would simply advise Mr. Walker that we barely have time for\nlight reading, let alone writing reviews.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 5, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT\nDEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Tapings: Three Additional\nContra Aid Messages\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\ntapings and finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.\nCC: David L. Chew\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 5, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT\nDEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Radio Talk: Nicaragua\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced draft radio\ntalk, and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.\nThe first two lines of the fourth paragraph on page one are,\nhowever, subject to misinterpretation. The sentence can be read\nto mean that no nation received more aid from us than did\nNicaragua, which is not true. This confusion can be cured by\nadding \"was providing\" after \"nation\" at the end of the second\nline of the paragraph.\ncc: David L. Chew\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 5, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR.\nDIRECTOR\nPRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nRequest to Prepare a Videotape for\nthe Commission on the Bicentennial\nof the U.S. Constitution\nYou have asked for our views on whether the President should do\na videotape for the Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S.\nConstitution. The Commission would use the videotape in\npresentations to state and local groups to promote appropriate\ncommemoration of the bicentennial.\nThis office has no legal objection to the President providing a\nbrief videotape, and we think it would be a good idea. The\nvideotape would provide the President an opportunity to present\nhis views on the importance of recommitting ourselves to the\nbasic values of Federalism and liberty embodied in the Consti-\ntution. The message should not discuss the Commission or\nspecific projects, but simply the general importance of the\nConstitution. This office should review the message, and can\nassist in the drafting as well.\nIt should be noted that the Commission is authorized by law to\naccept donations to cover its own expenses and projects. It\nmust be made clear to the Commission that a Presidential video-\ntape will be provided only if there are adequate assurances that\nit will not be used in any sort of fundraising activity.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 5, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR W. ROBERT PEARSON\nDEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY\nAND DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Statement on Superbowl Tape\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\nstatement and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.\nCC: David L. Chew\nHOUSE\nMarch 6, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT\nDEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Tapings:\n1) Tribute to John Patrick\n2) 1986 Television Academy Hall of Fame\n3) 10th Anniversary of Women in Gov't Relations\n4) Message for Community Colleges\n5) Camp Good Times Documentary\n6) Leukemia Society of America\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\ntapings, and finds no objection to them from a legal perspec-\ntive. In line six of the tribute to John Patrick, I believe\n\"me\" should be \"I.\" In the first line of the second page of\nthe Leukemia Society taping, \"Newt\" should be \"Knute.\"\nCC: David L. Chew\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 7, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW\nSTAFF SECRETARY\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL DRR THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nDOT International Aviation Decisions:\nCertain Canadian Air Carriers and\nNippon Cargo Airlines\nOur office has reviewed the above-referenced Department of\nTransportation International Aviation decisions, and has no\nlegal objection to the procedure that was followed with respect\nto Presidential review of such decisions under 49 U.S.C.\n§ 1461 (a).\nWe also have no legal objection to OMB's recommendation that the\nPresident not disapprove these orders or to the substance of the\nletter from the President to the Secretary of Transportation.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 7, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT\nDEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL Pr THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Remarks: Presentation of\nNational Medals of Science and Technology\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\nremarks and finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.\nCC: David L. Chew\n906\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 7, 1986\nAPPOINTMENT PROCESS PERSONAL INTERVIEW RECORD\nDATE OF INTERVIEW: March 7, 1986\nCANDIDATE:\nDorcas R. Hardy\nCOPY Reagan Presidential Record\nPOSITION:\nJohn G. Roberts Jane\nCommissioner, Social Security Administration\nINTERVIEWER:\nCOMMENTS\nI have reviewed the SF-278 and Personal Data Statement filed by\nDorcas Hardy in connection with her prospective nomination to be\nCommissioner of the Social Security Administration, and have no\nobjection from a legal perspective to proceeding with the\nnomination.\nThe Office of Commissioner was established by Section 4 of\nReorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953, 42 U.S.C. § 3501 note.\nMs. Hardy has been serving since 1981 as the Assistant Secretary\nof HHS for Human Development Services, a position for which she\nwas confirmed by the Senate.\n66\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 7, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR MARK SULLIVAN\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR\nOFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PERSONNEL\nFROM:\nJOHN G. ROBERTS 275\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT\nSUBJECT:\nOutside Earned Income Limitation\nSection 210 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C.\nApp. IV, § 210, provides that full-time, non-judicial PAS\nappointees paid at the GS-16 level or above may not have outside\nearned income in any calendar year in excess of 15 percent of\ntheir salary. Public Law 98-150 amended this provision in 1983\nto extend coverage to White House employees compensated at rates\nequivalent to Level II of the Executive Schedule.\nI have attached a copy of Section 210.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 7, 1986\nNOTE FOR JANET:\nI would be grateful if you would kindly ask\nMr. Roberts to review the legality of the\nattached request for a Presidential message\nto be used in an advertisement for a non-\nprofit organization.\nThank you for your assistance and cooperation\nin this matter.\nZev Lewisz\nOffice of Public Liaison\nRoom 196, X 6270\nNO LEGAL OBJECTION, BUT THIS\nOFFICE SHOULD REVIEW MESSAGE,\nAND YESHIVA MUST UNDERSTAND IT\nMAY NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION\nWITH ANY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY\n736C 3/7\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 7, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW\nSTAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT\nTO THE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL 035 TO THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nExecutive Order: Protection\nof Cultural Property\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced draft\nExecutive Order. In line 11 on page one and line 27 on page\npage two, \"Secretary of Treasury\" should be \"Secretary of the\nTreasury.\" \" In line 11 on page two, \"function\" should be\n\"functions.\" In line 17 on page two, \"reception\" should be\n\"receipt.\"\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 10, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR SUSAN R. THAU\nLEGISLATIVE ANALYST\nOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL JJR TO THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nDOJ Testimony on Nicaraguan Government\nParticipation in Drug Trafficking\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced DOJ testimony\nand finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 10, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR GREGORY JONES\nLEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY\nOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL PR TO THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nDOJ Testimony on H.R. 4007\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced DOJ testimony\nand finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.\nOFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES\nREQUEST FOR CLEARANCE- COMMENTS\nTo:\nANDY CARD - IGA\nJOHN ROBERTS - LEGAL COUNSEL\nDate Due:\nMARCH 11, 1986\nDate of Event: MARCH 15 (printing deadline)\nSubject:\nPRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR THE NEW JERSEY PRIDE AWARDS DINNER\nRequested by: Elfrieda H. Kunzel, Dir. of Special Projects, NEW JERSEY MONTHLY\nBackground:\nMay I please have your approval on the attached.\nThis is the second annual NEW JERSEY PRIDE Awards dinner.\nThe President did send a Message for the first awards dinner,\ncopy attached. The awards dinner is to benefit the New\nJersey Special Olympics and Governor Thomas H. Kean is\nthe Honorary Chairman.\nSignature:\nDate:\nLinda Watson\nMar. 10, 1986\nPresidential Messages\nOld Executive Office Building\nRoom 18\n(202) 456-2941\nYour Recommendation/Comments:\nNO OBJECTION\n1202 3/10\nSignature:\nDate:\nOctober 1985\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 10, 1986\nMEMORANDUM FOR THOMAS F. GIBSON III\nSPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND\nDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS\nFROM:\nASSOCIATE COUNSEL JR THE PRESIDENT\nJOHN G. ROBERTS\nSUBJECT:\nPresidential Letter for\nSeaway Review Magazine\nCounsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential\nletter and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.\nThere is a typographical error in the fourth paragraph.\nCC: David L. Chew"
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