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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Folder Title: Chron File (03/24/1986-03/31/1986)
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COPY Reagan Presidential Record
1 MEMO
ROBERTS TO DIANNA HOLLAND, RE:
1 3/25/1986 B6
924
NOMINATION TO BE ASSISTANT
ATTORNEY GENERAL, TAX DIVISION
(PARTIAL)
2 MEMO
ROBERTS TO HOLLAND, RE: PLIGHT OF
1 3/25/1986 B6
925
THEIR DAUGHTER (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.
924
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 24, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
02-
COPY Reagan Presidential Record
SUBJECT:
Nomination of Roger Olsen to be Assistant
Attorney General, Tax Division
I have reviewed the SF-278 - and Personal Data Statement submitted
by Roger Olsen in connection with his prospective nomination to
be an Assistant Attorney General. The President is given
authority to appoint Assistant Attorneys General by 28 U.S.C.
§ 506.
Olsen submitted a previous SF-278 dated March 12, 1986, and has
now submitted a clean revised version.
66
Mr. Olsen's revised SF-278 reveals no problems. His holdings
are limited to certificates of deposit and various investment
funds. Assuming successful completion of other background
checks, I have no objection to proceedings with this nomination.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 24, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS Dror
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
S.J. Res. 254: National Year
of Thanksgiving
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
resolution and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 24, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BRANDEN BLUM
LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND_BUDGET
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Departments of State and Justice Reports on
H.R. 1302, a Bill to Permit the Naturalization
of Certain Filipino War Veterans
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced reports and
finds no objection to them from a legal perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 926
SUBJECT:
Memo and Issue Paper re: Denial of an
NAACP-Backed Appeal for the Release of
Confession Tapes Involving Civil Rights
This matter should be closed out with no response. When the
question first came into our office, I raised it with Roger
Clegg, then Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of
Legal Policy. Clegg explained that while a "confession" did
exist in the Bureau's files, the Bureau had determined that it
was not credible. According to Clegg, the file is not
releasable under FOIA.
I conveyed the foregoing to Mel Bradley, who first raised the
issue. Bradley advised that he would get back to me if anything
further were needed; he did not.
925
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
JOHN G. ROBERTS TR
COPY Reagan Presidential Record
FROM:
66
SUBJECT:
Plight of their Daughter,
as a Result of Whistle Blowing
This matter should be closed out with no response. According to
my notes, I discussed it with David Horn of OMB and Irving
Marguiles at Commerce. They noted that the individual in
question was not a legitimate "whistleblower, " that the incident
had generated many lawsuits, and that litigation was pending.
Both recommended that the White House not respond in any way,
but permit the pending litigation to conclude.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 24, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL 828 TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Statement Following
Congressional Meeting on Contra Aid
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
394260u
WASHINGTON
February 28, 1986
TO:
DAVID WALLER
Counsel's Office
RE:
Congratulatory Message
to S.E. HUBBARD
Chris Hicks wanted us to run this one by you for
approval.
Ward Quaal, an old friend of the President,
attended a Broadcast Pioneers dinner a few weeks
ago. When he learned that a Presidential greeting
had not been requested for the event, he composed
one himself and had it read. It was a congratula-
tory message to the honoree, S.E. Hubbard, founder
of Hubbard Broadcasting of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Quaal then sent a letter to Kathy Osborne asking
that the message be typed up, signed and sent to
Hubbard.
CK-
Thank you.
PER FFF: O.K.,
BUT VERY BAD
Claudin
PRECEDENT.
CLAUDIA KORTE
82R
Presidential Messages
18-OEOB/Ext. 2941
3/24
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 24, 1986
TO:
JOHN ROBERTS
FROM:
CHUCK DONOVAN, /
RE:
Anonymous Money Order for
Debt Reduction
In line with your memorandum to me of
February 27, 1986 regarding an anonymous
money order received by the White House
following the CHALLENGER disaster, I am
seeking your authorization to forward
the attached money order to the Public
Debt Reduction Fund at the Treasury
Department. The facts in this instance
are similar to the NASA example, with
the exception that here the donors
indicate their intent to send further
donations on a monthly basis for the
same purpose.
CD CD- -
AGREED
Don
3/25
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Revised Presidential Remarks: Statement
Following Congressional Meeting on Contra Aid
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 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Designation of Robert Searby to be Department
of Labor Representative on OPIC Board
Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. § 2193 (b) the President designates four
Federal officials to serve on the Board of Directors of the
Overseas Private Investment Corporation, "including an official
of the Department of Labor." Searby meets the statutory
requirement for designation, and accordingly may be designated
to serve on the OPIC Board.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD A. HAUSER
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 8202
SUBJECT:
Farm Credit Conflicts Question
You asked that I handle a conflicts question that Fred Medero,
General Counsel of the Farm Credit Board, raised with you.
Medero wanted to know if Fran Ferguson, who sits on the
Continental Bank board of directors, could be appointed to the
Capital Corporation created by the Farm Credit Amendments Act of
1985, Public Law 99-205.
I raised the question with Jane Ley of the Office of Government
Ethics. Jane advised that she saw no legal problems, since
Capital Corporation officers or employees are, by law, not
considered officers or employees of the Federal Government, see
Section 4.28 G(c), Pub. L. 99-205, and, according to Ley,
Ferguson is not a Government employee by virtue of his service
on the Continental board (though the FOIC could have vetoed his
nomination). I relayed this opinion to Medero.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 8/26
SUBJECT:
FCC Monitoring Stations
This should be closed out with no response. When this was first
referred to our office, I discussed it with the Office of the
General Counsel at the Federal Communications Commission. That
office recommended against any White House involvement. Since
the issue is a particular matter under the jurisdiction of the
FCC, I agreed that the best course of action would be no
response.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 8262
SUBJECT:
Polygraph Dispute Correspondence
As discussed at this morning's staff meeting, these letters
should be closed out without response. It was Mr. Fielding's
view that any response at this time would needlessly renew a
controversy that has subsided.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BRANDEN BLUM
LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
DOJ Testimony re:
Litigation Abuse Reform
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced DOJ testimony
and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIALMESSAGEP
REQUESTFOR CLEARANCE- - COMMENTS
To:
JOHN ROBERTS - Counsel's Office
FRED RYAN - Private Sector Initiatives
Date Due:
Date of Event:
ASAP
Subject:
Message of
Requested by:
Company
Background:
Request had originally been made for message
before drive started, but that was regretted.
Employees collect enough food to make up nearly
40% of total county program.
Signature:
Date:
Claudia Korte
3/25/86
Presidential Messages
Old Executive Office Building
Room 18
(202) 456-2941
Your Recommendation/Comments:
NO OBJECTION
DDR 3/26
Signature:
Date:
Qutober 1995
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 26, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILES
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
87
SUBJECT:
Thomas Bolan
Thomas Bolan, a member of the OPIC Board of Directors,
telephoned me today to inquire if his registering as a foreign
agent on behalf of South Africa would present any problems with
respect to his continued service on the OPIC Board. I returned
Bolan's call and advised him that 18 U.S.C. § 219 prohibited him
from simultaneously serving on the OPIC Board and registering as
an agent for a foreign principal. He stated that he would
tender his resignation from the OPIC Board to OPIC President and
CEO Craig Nalen.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 26, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL X TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Presidential Radio Talk: Easter
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced radio talk
and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
cc: David L. Chew
Richard A. Hauser
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 26, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BEN ELLIOTT
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 222
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Radio Talk: Packard Commission
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced radio talk
and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
cc: David L. Chew
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM L. BALL III
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
Orig. signed by FFF
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Fiedler Correspondence
On February 20 your office referred to this office a January 30
letter to the President from Congresswoman Bobbi Fiedler,
concerning state criminal charges then pending against her in
connection with her campaign for the Republican Senate
nomination. Since that time the charges against Fiedler have
been dismissed by the California state courts.
I recommend that the White House simply not respond in any
fashion to the Fiedler letter. The most we could have done at
any point was to advise Fiedler that we could not comment on
criminal charges pending before state courts. Although the
charges have now been dismissed, it would still be inappropriate
for the President to send any sort of "congratulatory" note, in
light of the tight primary race and the distinct possibility
that Fiedler intends to use the incident in her campaign.
Further, any such letter from the President at this point --
reiterating his confidence in Fiedler only after charges have
been dismissed -- would have a very hollow ring.
FFF/JGR:jmk
cc: FFFielding
GRoberts
subject
chron.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 11, 1986
TO:
JOHN ROBERTS
Counsel's Office
RE:
Messages for a NY State Police
Department/Richmond Bar Assn.
Attached are two Presidential messages for your
review/clearance. You will note that the texts
are similar for both and focus on the Administra-
tion's efforts in fight against crime. I suggested
changing the one for the Richmond Bar because
majority of its members wouldn't be involved in
criminal law -- might condense the anti-crime
efforts into one paragraph and then focus more
on their service to community for 100 years --
but that was rejected. Do you have any feeling
on this?
Thank you.
)
CLAUDIA KORTE
Presidential Messages
18-OEOB/Ext. 2941
NO OBJECTION,
THOUGH I AGREE
WITH you ON
RICHMOND.
Jr 3/26
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 26, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Jamestown Foundation Letter (Revised)
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 26, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 2202
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
S.J. Res. 226: World Health Week
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
resolution and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 27, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR.
DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL 0760 TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Request for POTUS to Address the Los Angeles
Bar Association as they Observe the
Bicentennial of the Constitution
You have asked for our views on an invitation to the President
to address the Los Angeles County Bar Association on the subject
of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. It is our view that
the President should schedule an address to a bar association or
other legal gathering to articulate the Administration's views
on the Constitution during the bicentennial period. The
American Bar Association may be a more appropriate forum than a
local bar group, but serious consideration should be given to
any local invitations that fit conveniently into the schedule.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 27, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 022
SUBJECT:
President's Report to Congress Regarding
Drug Interdiction Program
Don Clarey of Cabinet Affairs advised that he had contacted the
office responsible for this report and that it was being
prepared as soon as possible. The interested individuals on the
Hill have been apprised of this, and no further action is
necessary.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 27, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
0247
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
S.J. Res. 262: National Fishing Week
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
resolution and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 28, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR K. WILLIAM O'CONNOR
SPECIAL COUNSEL
MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
22
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Jean T. Evans Letter to the President
Regarding Alleged Harassment Against
her Husband for Whistleblowing
On August 13, 1985, Associate Counsel to the President
H. Lawrence Garrett III referred to you correspondence from
Mrs. Jean T. Evans to the President, for whatever action you
considered appropriate. The correspondence contained various
allegations of reprisals directed against a Federal employee.
Mrs. Evans has again written the President. I am forwarding the
latest correspondence, again for whatever action, if any, you
consider appropriate.
As with the previous referral, no special handling is requested
or expected, and this office desires no further involvement in
your handling of the matter. We have not responded to this
latest letter in any fashion. Thank you for your assistance.
OFFICEOF PRI SIDENTIAL instructs
REQUESTFOR CLEARANCE- COMMENTS
To:
JOHN ROBERTS . LEGAL COUNSEL
Date Due:
ASAP
Date of Event: MARCH 29, 1986
Subject:
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR THE NATIONAL BLACK LAW STUDENTS
ASSOCIATION CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN NEW YORK CITY
Requested by:
Johnnie Cordero, National Chair, National Black Law Students Assn.
Background:
May we please have your approval on the attached.
Mel Bradley checked this group out with their contacts,
Black law professors who indicate that the association is
a legitimate and reputable organization and is worthy of a
Presidential message. Primary mission is to advance the
interest and meet the needs of Black law students.
Telephone clearance would be appreciated,
Thank you.
Signature:
Date:
Linda Watson
March 27, 1986
Presidential Messages
Old Executive Office Building
Room 18
(202) 456-2941
Your Recommendation/Comments:
No OBJECTION, AS EVITED
per 3/27
Signature:
Date:
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
Dear Mr. Klewinowski:
Thank you for your letter to the President concerning the
Twenty-Second Amendment, which prohibits any individual from
being elected to the office of the President more than twice.
The President has questioned the wisdom of the Twenty-Second
Amendment, and expressed the view that limiting the number of
terms a President may serve detracts from the democratic
principle that the people should be free to choose those who
serve them. The President has also made clear that any change
he would support would be with respect to future Presidents
only, not himself.
Thank you for your views on this matter.
Sincerely,
John Johnt
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Joseph J. Klewinowski, Sr.
P.O. Box 234
Jamestown, Ohio 45335
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
Dear Mr. Record:
Thank you for your letter to the President concerning the
Twenty-Second Amendment, which prohibits any individual from
being elected to the office of the President more than twice.
The President has questioned the wisdom of the Twenty-Second
Amendment, and expressed the view that limiting the number of
terms a President may serve detracts from the democratic
principle that the people should be free to choose those who
serve them. The President has also made clear that any change
he would support would be with respect to future Presidents
only, not himself.
Thank you for your views on this matter.
Sincerely,
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Anthony D. Record
2436 Mariner Boulevard
Spring Hill, Florida 33526
March 31, 1986
Dear Mr. Muhlbaier:
Thank you for your letter to the President concerning the
Twenty-Second Amendment, which prohibits any individual from
being elected to the office of the President more than twice.
The President has questioned the wisdom of the Twenty-Second
Amendment, and expressed the view that limiting the number of
terms a President may serve detracts from the democratic
principle that the people should be free to choose those who
serve them. The President has also made clear that any change
he would support would be with respect to future Presidents
only, not himself.
Thank you for your views on this matter.
Sincerely,
Involvent
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Tim Muhlbaier
R 1 Box 93
Dongola, Illinois 62926
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
Dear Mr. Rutledge:
Thank you for your letter to the President concerning the
Twenty-Second Amendment, which prohibits any individual from
being elected to the office of the President more than twice.
The President has questioned the wisdom of the Twenty-Second
Amendment, and expressed the view that limiting the number of
terms a President may serve detracts from the democratic
principle that the people should be free to choose those who
serve them. The President has also made clear that any change
he would support would be with respect to future Presidents
only, not himself.
Thank you for your views on this matter.
Sincerely,
Johnsolut
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Dan Rutledge
5410 Boyce Springs
Houston, Texas 77066
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
Dear Mr. Girocco:
Thank you for your letter to the President concerning the
Twenty-Second Amendment, which prohibits any individual from
being elected to the office of the President more than twice.
The President has questioned the wisdom of the Twenty-Second
Amendment, and expressed the view that limiting the number of
terms a President may serve detracts from the democratic
principle that the people should be free to choose those who
serve them. The President has also made clear that any change
he would support would be with respect to future Presidents
only, not himself.
Thank you for your views on this matter.
Sincerely,
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Jerry L. Girocco
720 Moulton Avenue
N. Muskegon, Michigan 49445
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
Dear Mr. McCalister:
Thank you for your letter to the President concerning the
Twenty-Second Amendment, which prohibits any individual from
being elected to the office of the President more than twice.
The President has questioned the wisdom of the Twenty-Second
Amendment, and expressed the view that limiting the number of
terms a President may serve detracts from the democratic
principle that the people should be free to choose those who
serve them. The President has also made clear that any change
he would support would be with respect to future Presidents
only, not himself.
Thank you for your views on this matter.
Sincerely,
Dobroblect
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Kenneth A. McCalister
P.O. Box 1982
Reno, Nevada 89501
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
Dear Mr. Becker:
Thank you for your letter to the President concerning the
Twenty-Second Amendment, which prohibits any individual from
being elected to the office of the President more than twice.
The President has questioned the wisdom of the Twenty-Second
Amendment, and expressed the view that limiting the number of
terms a President may serve detracts from the democratic
principle that the people should be free to choose those who
serve them. The President has also made clear that any change
he would support would be with respect to future Presidents
only, not himself.
Thank you for your views on this matter.
Sincerely,
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. William B. Becker
1165 Easton Avenue
Somerset, New Jersey 08893
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lucas:
Thank you for your letter to the President concerning the
Twenty-Second Amendment, which prohibits any individual from
being elected to the office of the President more than twice.
The President has questioned the wisdom of the Twenty-Second
Amendment, and expressed the view that limiting the number of
terms a President may serve detracts from the democratic
principle that the people should be free to choose those who
serve them. The President has also made clear that any change
he would support would be with respect to future Presidents
only, not himself.
Thank you for your views on this matter.
Sincerely,
John Rhatt
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lucas
9616 Coalboro Road
Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
Dear Mr. Szalay:
Thank you for your letter to the President concerning the
Twenty-Second Amendment, which prohibits any individual from
being elected to the office of the President more than twice.
The President has questioned the wisdom of the Twenty-Second
Amendment, and expressed the view that limiting the number of
terms a President may serve detracts from the democratic
principle that the people should be free to choose those who
serve them. The President has also made clear that any change
he would support would be with respect to future Presidents
only, not himself.
Thank you for your views on this matter.
Sincerely,
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Don Szalay
3934 Bernice Drive
San Diego, California 92107
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR BRANDEN BLUM
LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
120
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
DOJ Draft Statement on H.R. 23, a bill to
Permit Certain Cuban and Haitian Nationals
to Adjust Their Immigration Status to That
of Permanent Resident Aliens
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced DOJ draft
statement and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR ANNE HIGGINS
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
026
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Draft Proclamation: World Health Week
and World Health Day, 1986
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced draft
proclamation and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
220
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
H.J. Res. 573: Making a Repayable
Advance to the Hazardous Substance
Response Trust Fund (Superfund)
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 31, 1986
Dear Mr. McGrath:
Thank you for your letter of March 25 to Counsel to the President
Fred F. Fielding, concerning the appointment of the members of the
Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution.
The White House press releases you enclosed with your letter accurately
describe the appointment process for each of the appointed members. As
you note in your letter, the President retains ultimate responsibility
for all of the appointments, as he must under Article II, section 2,
clause 2 of the Constitution.
Commission members Biebel, Hill, Lucas, Murphy, Schlafly, Siegan,
Walker, and Wright were appointed by the President without formal
recommendations under Section 4 (a) (1) of Public Law 98-101. Commission
members Crane, Cheney, Green, and O'Connor were appointed by the
President from among the recommendations of the Speaker of the House (in
consultation with the minority leader of the House). Commission members
E. Kennedy, Lightsey, Morgan, and Stevens were appointed by the
President from among the recommendations of the President pro tempore of
the Senate (in consultation with the majority and minority leaders of
the Senate). Commission members Brownell, C. Kennedy, Tanner, and
Wiggins were appointed by the President from among the recommendations
of the Chief Justice.
Pursuant to Section 4 (f), the vacancy resulting from the death of
Mr. Morgan should be filled through appointment by the President from
among recommendations submitted by the President pro tempore of the
Senate, in consultation with the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if we may be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
John Bolat John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Joseph B. McGrath, Esquire
General Counsel
Commission on the Bicentennial
of the United States Constitution
734 Jackson Place
Washington, D.C. 20503
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS DDR
SUBJECT:
Proposal to Modify the Seal of the President
The attached items are letters of support for James R. Bird's
proposal to change the legend surrounding the Seal of the
President from "Seal of the President of the United States" to
"Seal of the President of the United States of America." The
writers have already received an acknowledgement from Andrew
Card of Intergovernmental Affairs, and I do not think any
further action is necessary. I have not seen anything from Bird
himself, only these lobbying letters sending along copies of his
brochure. I do not think Bird's proposal has merit, and would
not recommend changing the Seal as he suggests.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Costa Rica Trip
I advised both Josh Gilder and Dana Rohrabacher that they could
accept travel expenses from the Concerned Citizens for Democracy
only if they verified that the organization was a 501 (c) (3)
organization. See 5 U.S.C. § 4111. I was unable to verify the
status of the organization myself prior to their departure, but
Rohrabacher advised me at 8:15 a.m. that Gilder had verified
over the weekend that the organization was a 501 (c) (3)
organization.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 31, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY AND DEPUTY ASSISTANT
TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Ninth Analysis and Evaluation:
Federal Juvenile Delinquency Program
Counsel's Office has reviewed the Ninth Analysis and Evaluation
of Federal Juvenile Delinquency Programs 1985, and has no
comments on it. The President has until ninety days after
receipt of this report to submit a report of his own to Congress
and the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention, responding to this report. The appropriate policy
office should prepare the President's report, in consultation
with the Department of Justice.
Attachment