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UNPUBLISHED
October 13, 1981
5:00 pm
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 14, 1981
9:00 am
Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
9:30 am
Senior Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
9:45 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
10:15 am
Brief Meeting with Sen. Harry Byrd (Va)
Oval Office
(10 min)
(Max Friedersdorf)
(distributed separately)
10:30 am
Congressional Time
(TAB A)
Oval Office
(45 min)
(Max Friedersdorf)
11:30 am
Presentation of Presidential Rank Award
Rose Garden
(15 min)
of Distinguished Senior Executive to
twenty-five Recipients
(Craig Fuller)
(TAB B)
(draft remarks attached)
11:45 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
12:00 m
The President and Mrs. Reagan host Luncheon East Room
(75 min)
for Presidential Task Force on the Arts and
Humanities
(Frank Hodsoll)
(TAB C)
(draft remarks attached)
1:15 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
1:30 pm
Meeting with Bill Verity, Chairman, Presi-
Oval Office
(15 min)
dent's Task Force on Private Sector
Initiatives
(James S. Rosebush)
(TAB D)
1:45 pm
Hold for Lyn Nofziger
Oval Office
(10 min)
(Cong. Eugene Atkinson, etal)
(TAB E) (draft remarks attached)
2:00 pm
Congressional Time
Oval Office
(60 min)
(Max Filedersdorf)
(TAB F)
3:15 pm
Meeting with Postmaster General Wm. Bolger
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Craig Fuller)
(TAB G)
3:30 pm
To Residence for speech preparation time
Residence
(2 hours)
(World Affairs Council Speech on Thursday)
5:30 pm
Staff Time
Residence
(30 min)
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
Private Ouarters
Residencd
The President has seen
CONFIDENTIAL - Not For Distribution To Other White House Offices
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH SENATOR HARRY BYRD
PR
(INDEPENDENT-VIRGINIA)
DATE:
Wednesday, October 14, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
10:15 a.m. (15 minutes)
FROM:
Max Friedersdorf
I. PURPOSE
To respond to a request from Senator Byrd to discuss with you the
possibility of Senator Byrd becoming a Republican.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Harry Byrd was appointed to the Senate in November of 1965
to replace his father, who had been a dominate figure in Virginia
and Democratic politics since he was Governor in the early 30's,
and was a symbol of fiscal conservatism. Senator Byrd was elected
to the remaining four years of his father's term in November of
1966 as a Democrat; but ran as an Independent in 1970. His decision
was obviously prompted by his concern that getting the Democratic
nomination would be difficult in the face of the changing demography
of the Virginia Democratic party and he could win as an Independent.
Since then, he has organized with the Democrats in the Senate and is
counted as a Democrat for the purposes of establishing committee
ratios and naming subcommittee chairmen.
Since he became an Independent in 1970, there has been constant
speculation that he would take the additional step and become a
Republican. Following a meeting with you last week on the Air
Defense sale to Saudi Arabia, he expressed an interest in discussing
with you his thoughts about becoming a Republican. Moreover, some
of his intimates have advised him that a switch before November
would be a boost to the Marshall Coleman campaign in Virginia.
If he switches parties, a certain amount of brokering will have to
occur relating to his seniority on the Senate Finance Committee and
the Senate Armed Services Committee, where he currently serves, but
this is not a matter that will involve the Executive Branch.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator Harry Byrd
Staff
Jim Baker
smf
1/26/01
Ed Meese
Max Friedersdorf
Lyn Nofziger
-2-
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer only; no announcement on schedule.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Byrd to arrive through Southwest Gate, enter through the
West Basement and be escorted to the Oval Office for a 15 minute
meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING
WITH SENATOR HARRY BYRD
-- This is primarily a listening session.
-- Thank him for the solid support he has provided your Administration
during the past 9 months, and point out that a decision by him to
switch parties will be highly beneficial in terms of what you are
trying to accomplish for the country.
-- Point out that a number of leaders in the Republican party are
former Democrats including Strom Thurmond, Jesse Helms, and House
Republican Whip Trent Lott, not to mention yourself.
-- Tell him that if he makes a switch, you will be as supportive as
possible in terms of handling the arrangements.
-- Ask him about the Coleman campaign in Virginia.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR JAMES ABDNOR (R-SOUTH DAKOTA)
DATE: October 14, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 10:30 - 10:35 a.m. (5 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf mf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed sale of the air defense enhancement
package (AWACS) to Saudi Arabia.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Abdnor, previously uncommitted on the AWACS issue,
hasnow indicated that he intends to support your proposed
sale of this air defense enhancement package to Saudi Arabia.
This brief meeting with Abdnor is simply an opportunity for you
to indicate to him how important you consider the sale, after
which he will undoubtedly let you know that he intends to
support you. Following your meeting, Senator Abdnor will
announce his decision to the press.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator James Abdnor
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
No press
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Abdnor to arrive Northwest gate and be escorted to
the Oval Office for a five-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
-- I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
-- To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do SO. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR JOHN EAST (R-NORTH CAROLINA)
DATE:
October 14, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
10:35 a.m. (5 minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf mL
I.
PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II.
BACKGROUND
Senator East has been an early, but silent supporter of
the air defense sale to Saudi Arabia. His visit is part
of our continuing effort to show momentum in favor of the
sale and he is expected to express his support on the drive-
way following the meeting.
He has commented, specifically in connection with this issue,
that the solid supporters of the President seldom get attention
from the Administration or the media. His comment came a
couple of weeks ago while Senator Glenn was getting substantial
attention in connection with working out conditions surrounding
the sale.
One unrelated item that could possibly come up is his strong
support of M.E. Bradford of the University of Dallas to head
the National Endowment for the Humanities. Bradford is a
close personal friend of his and he strongly supports him.
He expressed substantial disappointment earlier this week when
informed that it appeared unlikely that Bradford would be
selected for this position.
III.
PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator East
Staff
Jim Baker
Ed Meese
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
-2-
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator East on the
driveway.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator East will arrive through the Northwest Gate, enter
the West lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office for a
5-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
-- Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do so. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR DAVID PRYOR (D-ARKANSAS)
DATE:
October 14, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
10:40 a.m. (15 minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf mf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Pryor is a cosponsor of the resolution to disapprove
the sale, but he is one of the cosponsors that has demonstrated
some openmindedness. In a conversation with a member of the
White House Legislative Affairs staff on Friday, he said he is
"almost" in an intractable position, but not "completely"
intractable and would welcome an opportunity to listen to you.
You called Senator Pryor from Air Force One on your way to
Grand Rapids last month. This call, along with several others,
was made because Senator Packwood was making a "full court press"
to gain cosponsors for his resolution of disapproval. Senator
Pryor indicated then that his cosponsorship did not necessarily
mean that he was locked-in.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator Pryor
Staff
Jim Baker
Ed Meese
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and possible comments by Senator Pryor
on the driveway.
-2-
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Pryor will arrive through the Northwest Gate, enter
the West Lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office for a
15-minutes meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 14, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR MACK MATTINGLY (R-GEORGIA) AND
SENATOR DAN QUAYLE (R-INDIANA)
DATE: October 14, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 10:55 - 11:15 a.m. (20 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf Mr 6.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed sale of the air defense enhancement
package (AWACS) to Saudi Arabia.
II. BACKGROUND
Senators Mattingly and Quayle have not taken a position on the
proposed AWACS sale. Along with a group of their colleagues
(Senators Andrews, Gorton, Kasten, and Murkowski) they have been
working with the Administration to devise some method of indicating
that certain assurances will be met before the AWACS are delivered
to the Saudis.
As a result of these negotiations, we have agreed to submit a
Presidential letter addressing the specific concerns raised by
Mattingly and Quayle. With this commitment from the Administration,
Mattingly and Quayle have indicated that they will be able to
support the sale. Because they are viewed as leaders of a
"compromise effort," it is important to have Mattingly and Quayle
publicly on board, even if the other Senators in their group are
not prepared to make a similar commitment.
Mattingly is attempting to convince one or two other Senators to
join him and Quayle at this meeting.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator Mack Mattingly
Senator Dan Quayle
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
- 2 -
IV. PRESS PLAN
No press.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senators Mattingly and Quayle to arrive Northwest gate and be
escorted to the Oval Office for a 20-minute meeting with the
President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do SO. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
B
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
PRESENTATION OF PRESIDENTIAL RANK AWARDS
OF DISTINGUISHED SENIOR EXECUTIVE
DATE:
October 14, 1981
LOCATION:
Rose Garden (Backup -- Roosevelt Room)
TIME:
11:30 am (15 minutes)
FROM:
Craig L. Fuller
CF
I.
PURPOSE
The Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Senior Executive is the
most prestigious recognition that can be given to a member of the
Senior Executive Service. The President's participation in the
award ceremony will be seen by members of the Senior Executive
Service, the top civilian career managers of the Federal Government,
as supportive of their best efforts.
II. BACKGROUND
Under 5 U.S.C. 4507 (c), the Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished
Senior Executive is conferred by the President. This award is
limited to no more than 1% of the Senior Executive Service, a total
of 65 possible winners. Twenty-five Federal agencies nominated
62 people for this award. The nominations were rated by ad hoc review
boards of citizens not employed by the Federal Government. Office
of Personnel Management Director Don Devine reviewed the board process,
and 25 nominees were recommended to the President. He has approved
their selection. Winners will each receive a framed certificate
signed by the President, a gold lapel pin, and a check for approximately
$20,000.
III. PARTICIPANTS
A list of participants is attached.
IV. PRESS PLAN
There will be coverage by the White House Press Pool, along with certain
members of the press invited by OPM.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The President will be announced and will enter the Rose Garden from the
Oval Office. The President will begin the ceremony with appropriate
remarks (attached). Donald Devine, Director of the Office of Personnel
Management, will respond briefly and then call up each recipient to
receive the personal congratulations of the President. Each recipient
will then be handed his award by the military aide.
PARTICIPANTS
1981 Distinguished Rank Award Recipients*
Alan G. Forssell
Henry H. Harris
Donald P. Hearth
Jimmie D. Hill
George O. Hipps, Jr.
Clyde E. Jeffcoat
Peter M. Kimm
Lester P. Lamm
R. Kenneth Lobb
John W. Lyons
David G. Mathiasen
Harold A. McGuffin
David E. Menotti
Robert L. Morgan
Frederick T. Rall, Jr.
Glenn Allan Rudd
Joseph H. Sherick
Richard G. Smith
William L. Smith
Earl R. Stadtman
Henning E. G. von Gierke
William C. Watson, Jr.
Harvey J. Wilcox
Walter C. Williams
A. Thomas Young
Office of Personnel Management
Donald J. Devine
George Nesterczuk
Pat Korten
Paul Arnold
Carole J. Klein
Edward T. Jackson
*Each recipient has invited one guest.
C
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
LUNCHEON WITH PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE
ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
DATE:
Wednesday, October 14, 1981
LOCATION:
East Room
TIME:
12:00 Noon
FROM:
Frank Hodsoll
JHICH
I. PURPOSE
To demonstrate your support for private initiative in the
arts and humanities -- by a) receiving the report of the
Presidential Task Force on the Arts and Humanities; and
b) announcing the nomination of your Chairman of the
National Endowment for the Arts.
II. BACKGROUND
On May 6 you announced the formation of a Task Force on
the Arts and Humanities, to be co-chaired by Charlton
Heston, Hanna Gray and Dan Terra. You met with the
group on June 15 as they started their effort.
The mandate of the Task Force was to recommend ways in
which private support for the arts and humanities might
be increased. Other tasks include recommending improvements
in the management and structure of the two Endowments and
other federal arts and humanities programs.
The Task Force -- comprised of artists, humanists, corporate
donors and philanthropists -- has completed its work and
is submitting its report to you today. The report will be
made public.
The work of the Task Force should be viewed as part of
your effort to promote private initiatives in other areas,
and so William Verity, Chairman of your Task Force on
Private Sector Initiatives, will be introduced at the
luncheon.
Finally, this luncheon will be the occasion for the announce-
ment of my nomination to be Chairman of the National Endow-
ment for the Arts.
- 2 -
III. PARTICIPANTS
A. At President's Table
President Reagan
Mrs. Reagan
Dr. Hanna Gray
Nancy Hanks
Frank Hodsoll
Dillon Ripley
Ambassador Dan Terra
William Verity
B. Other Participants
Task Force members and other patrons, artists
and scholars.
IV. PRESS PLAN
Complete White House press pool coverage of post-
luncheon remarks.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Scenario attached.
ATTACHMENT: Speech Material
Suggested Sequence of Events
Arts and Humanities Luncheon
October 14, 1981
12:00 p.m.
FROM: Muffie Brandon
12:00 p.m.
The President & Mrs. Reagan meet Dr. Hanna Gray
and Ambassador Terra in the Red Room for a quick
photograph of Chairpersons of the Presidential
Task Force for the Arts and Humanities.
12:05 p.m.
The President and Mrs. Reagan are announced into
the East Room for luncheon.
PRESIDENTIAL TABLE
THE PRESIDENT
Mrs. Reagan
Dr. Hanna Gray
Nancy Hanks
Frank Hodsoll
Dillon Ripley
Ambassador Dan Terra
William Verity
other guests (open seating)
12:05 p.m. -
Luncheon is served.
12:50 p.m.
12:50 p.m.
Presidential Remarks (Podium) :
Thanking the Task Force and noting
importance arts and humanities.
Chairmen Hanna Gray and Ambassador Terra
present Commission report to the President
(Podium).
12:55 p.m.
President returns to podium and accepts
the Commission's report and introduces
William Verity, Chairman, President's
Private Initiative Task Force. President
makes broad statement on role of government
in the arts and humanities and need for
public/private partnership. President
announces the appointment of Frank Hodsoll
as Chairman of the National Endowment for
the Arts.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE:
Photo opportunity for new Chairman NEA to
meet with President and Mrs. Reagan and
New Chairman.
1:00 p.m.
Luncheon concludes:
President and Mrs. Reagan depart.
Guests may have coffee in the Color Rooms.
D
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
MEETING WITH
Bill Verity, Chairman
Private Sector Initiatives
Task Force
DATE
Wednesday, October 14, 1981
LOCATION
Oval Office
TIME
1:30 - 1:45 PM
FROM
James S. Rosebush
I. Purpose
To discuss with Bill Verity the work of the Private Sector
Initiatives Task Force. To provide Mr. Verity with your
own insights on the role the Task Force can play in helping
to put the private sector back in the driver's seat.
II. Background
On Monday, October 5, 1981, you announced the formation of
a 35 member Task Force on PSI to discuss effective models of
private sector action and public/private partnerships to
address community needs. You named William Verity, Chairman
of Armco Steel the Chairman of the Task Force and your spokes-
man for PSI.
III. Participants
Michael K. Deaver
William Verity
James S. Rosebush
IV. Press Plan
Press pool photo opportunity.
V. Sequence of Events
At 1:30 Mr. Rosebush will bring Mr. Verity into the Oval Office.
You will have met Mr. Verity at your luncheon table. Following
the press photo opportunity you will have an opportunity to
informally discuss your view of the Task Force work and Mr.
Verity will informally share his perspective with you. Mr.
Rosebush will conclude the meeting after fifteen minutes.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
MEETING WITH
Bill Verity, Chairman
Private Sector Initiatives
Task Force
DATE
Wednesday, October 14, 1981
LOCATION
Oval Office
TIME
1:30 - 1:45 PM
FROM
James S. Rosebush
I. Purpose
To discuss with Bill Verity the work of the Private Sector
Initiatives Task Force. To provide Mr. Verity with your
own insights on the role the Task Force can play in helping
to put the private sector back in the driver's seat.
II.
Background
On Monday, October 5, 1981, you announced the formation of
a 35 member Task Force on PSI to discuss effective models of
private sector action and public/private partnerships to
address community needs. You named William Verity, Chairman
of Armco Steel, the Chairman of the Task Force and your spokes-
man for PSI.
Middletori,
III. Participants
Michael K. Deaver
C.
William Verity
James S. Rosebush
IV. Press Plan
Press pool photo opportunity.
V. Sequence of Events
At 1:30 Mr. Rosebush will bring Mr. Verity into the Oval Office.
You will have met Mr. Verity at your luncheon table. Following
the press photo opportunity you will have an opportunity to
informally discuss your view of the Task Force work and Mr.
Verity will informally share his perspective with you. Mr.
Rosebush will conclude the meeting after fifteen minutes.
E
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 14, 1981
MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN EUGENE ATKINSON
October 14, 1981
The Oval Office
1:45 pm
FROM: Lyn Nofziger
PURPOSE
The purpose of the meeting is to welcome Congressman Eugene Atkinson (D, PA)
to the Republican Party.
BACKGROUND
Today Congressman Gene Atkinson will officially announce he is changing
from a Democrat to a Republican. Secretary Drew Lewis, Congressman John
LeBoutillier, and the Political Affairs Office have been working with him
for the past several months to achieve the party switch.
PARTICIPANTS
Secretary Drew Lewis
Congressman Eugene Atkinson
Congressman John LeBoutillier
Robb Austin
Lyn Nofziger
Paul Russo
Lee Atwater
PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer in Oval Office meeting
Open press coverage in the Rose Garden
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Secretary Lewis, Congressman Atkinson, and Congressman LeBoutillier enter
the Oval Office and are greeted by the President.
Atkinson will officially inform the President of his Party switch.
The President will make brief remarks.
The President escorts Lewis, Atkinson, and LeBoutillier to the Rose Garden.
The President makes brief remarks to the press.
The President departs, leaving Lewis, Atkinson, and LeBoutillier to answer
questions from the press.
Attachment: Talking Points
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH
Eugene V. Atkinson
-- The President should welcome Congressman Atkinson to the
Republican Party.
-- With his Party switch, Atkinson will become the 193rd
Republican mamber of the House of Representatives.
-- President Reagan first became aquainted with Atkinson
on April 21, when the President called him requesting
support for the Gramm-Latta budget proposal. The Congress-
man gave the President his support on live radio, as the
President's call came during a live talk show in Atkinson's
home district.
-- The President should thank Atkinson for the support he
gave the Administration as a Democrat and express his
anticipation for further support now that Atkinson is
a Republican.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR WALTER (DEE) HUDDLESTON
(D-KENTUCKY)
DATE: October 14, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 2:00 - 2:15 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf mf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed sale of the air defense enhancement
package (AWACS) to Saudi Arabia.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Huddleston is leaning in favor of the proposed AWACS
sale, but he has not yet made a firm commitment to support
it. He did co-sponsor the resolution offered by Senators
Nunn and Warner regarding the conditions which would be
certified prior to delivery of the aircraft.
You will recall your earlier telephone conversation with
Senator Huddleston (9/21/81) in which he said he had an
open mind on the issue and was reassured by the fact that
certain equipment would not be on the Saudi aircraft.
It would be particularly helpful to have some public announce-
ment from Senator Huddleston since he is a Democrat. Your
conversation with him should reflect your strong conviction
that this sale is in our national interest and you should
reiterate the litany of assurances we have received from the
Saudis in connection with the sale. Encourage Senator Huddleston
to support you in this important endeavor.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator Walter Huddleston
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
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IV. PRESS PLAN
No press.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Huddleston to arrive Northwest gate and be escorted
to the Oval Office for a 15-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do SO. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
MEETING WITH WILLIAM COHEN (R-MAINE)
DATE: October 14, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
mf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed sale of the air defense enhancement
package (AWACS) to Saudi Arabia.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Cohen is currently opposed to the AWACS sale and is
a co-sponsor of the Packwood resolution. Cohen's concern
about Israeli security and his own Jewish background impact
heavily on his position on this issue. Nevertheless, Cohen
has given strong indications that he is somewhat uncomfortable
in his current status and may be willing to discuss the issue
further. In your discussion with Cohen, you should stress
the importance of this sale to our national security and also
emphasize your deep concern that the interest of Israel will
not be harmed in any way by the Saudi sale.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator William Cohen
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
No press.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Cohen to arrive Northwest gate and be escorted to the
Oval Office for a 15-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR CHARLES GRASSLEY (R-IOWA)
DATE:
October 14, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
2:30 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf wf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II.
BACKGROUND
Senator Grassley has remained in the undecided column on
this issue from the very beginning. He has indicated some
uncertainty because his colleague, Senator Roger Jepsen,
has been very active in opposing the sale.
You should be warned that Senator Grassley complained to the
Vice President, the Senate Majority Leader and the Iowa media
about an incident involving Powell Moore of the White House
Legislative Affairs staff. The background of this incident
concerns a recommendation of Senator Grassley that Evan Hultman
be nominated U. S. Attorney in Iowa, in spite of the fact that
Hultman is under investigation by a subcommittee of the Senate
Judiciary Committee on possible perjury charges. The Justice
Department does not believe Hultman committed any wrongdoing,
but there has been an unwillingness at the White House to
overlook the fact that the subcommittee investigation has been
occurring. In connection with a discussion of this matter,
Grassley showed impatience with the delay and Moore suggested
that loyalty is a two way street referring specifically to
Grassley's unwillingness to cooperate in raising the debt ceiling
and the AWACS sale. Grassley accused Moore of intimidation.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator Charles Grassley
Staff
Jim Baker
Ed Meese
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
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IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator Grassley on
the driveway.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Grassley will arrive through the Northwest Gate, enter
the West lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office for a
15-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
-- I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
-- To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do SO. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR ERNEST (FRITZ) HOLLINGS (D-S.C.)
DATE:
October 14, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
2:45 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf neb
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Hollings has been carried in the undecided category
on this issue from the very beginning, but has expressed
his concern about the issue of compromising technology and
the security arrangements in connection with the transaction.
As a member of the Defense Appropriation Subcommittee and of
the Budget Committee, he takes a strong interest in national
security issues, and is responsive to arguments about the
national interest. He has been talking to former Governor
John West of South Carolina about this issue. West was
President Carter's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and supports
this sale.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator Hollings
Staff
Jim Baker
Ed Meese
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator Hollings on
the driveway.
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V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Hollings will arrive through the Northwest Gate,
enter the West lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office
for a 15-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
-- I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
-- To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do SO. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
G
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 13, 1981
MEETING WITH WILLIAM F. BOLGER, U.S. POSTMASTER GENERAL
DATE:
October 14, 1981
LOCATION:
Oval Office
TIME:
3:15 PM (20 minutes)
FROM:
Craig L. Fuller
I.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this meeting with Postmaster General William F. Bolger
is to afford him the opportunity to brief you on the Postal Service.
II.
BACKGROUND
William F. (Bill) Bolger is a graduate of Harvard Business School and
a long-time Republican and fiscal conservative. Bill Bolger has
successfully avoided a major postal strike (predicted for mid July)
and he has been supportive of the Administration's budget proposals.
With respect to the avoidance of the postal strike, note that at
this writing there is some concern as to whether the wage settlement
agreed to in July is in fact all that it appeared to be. It is
possible that the Administration will not be able to support the
wage levels that ultimately come out of the settlement.
Bolger has mentioned several topics he would like to raise with you:
1) general overview of the Postal Service and its future; 2) postal
financing and rates; 3) postal monopoly; 4) electronic mail; and
5) Postal Service Board of Governors. Background on each of those
subjects is attached.
III. PARTICIPANTS
Ed Meese, Craig Fuller
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographers
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
- Express appreciation for Bill Bolger's support of our budget proposals
- Express appreciation for Bolger's handling of the postal strike
- Recognize gains made in improving productivity at the Postal Service
Background Information the President's Meeting
With Postmaster General William F. Bolger,
October 15, 1981
Background
-- The U.S. Postal Service was organized as an "independent
establishment of the Executive Branch" in 1971, replacing the
Cabinet level Post Office Department.
-- The Postal Service Board of Governors is composed of 11 members,
including the Postmaster and Deputy Postmaster Generals as
non-voting members. The remaining 9 members are appointed by the
President, confirmed by the Senate, and not more than 5 may be
adherents of the same political party.
-- The composition, term expiration, and political affiliation of the
Board of Governors is:
Member
Party
Term Expires
Robert L. Hardesty (Chairman)
Dem.
12-8-83
Hung Yai Ching
Rep.
12-8-81
Timothy Jenkins
Rep.
12-8-82
William J. Sullivan
Dem.
12-8-84
George W. Camp
Dem.
12-8-85
Vacant
12-8-86
Paula D. Hughes
Rep.
12-8-87
David E. Babcock
Ind.
12-8-88
Fred Malek-Nominated
Rep.
12-8-89
William F. Bolger (non-voting)
N/A
Ex Officio, Post-
master General
C. Neil Benson (non-voting)
N/A
Ex Officio, Post-
master General
Background on Postal Finances
--- The total Postal Service budget in FY 1981 was $23 billion, mostly
revenues from stamps and postal services. This portion of the
postal operation is carried off-budget. The on-budget portion of
postal finances is made up of the Federal subsidy which in FY 1981
was $1.3 billion.
The Board of Governors recently overturned a Postal Rate
Commission (PRC) recommendation which would have held the cost of a
first-class stamp to 18¢. In a unanimous vote the Governors
approved a 20c first-class stamp with other increases and decreases
across the other mail classes. The vote marks the first time since
the creation of the Postal Service that a PRC rate recommendation
has been overturned. New rates go into effect November 1, 1981.
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-- Postal subsidies are made up of three components. A general public
service subsidy which finances services that would not otherwise be
self-sustaining, revenue forgone subsidies which provide special
rates for certain mailers, (charities, non-profit, religious and
educational publications, and small rural newspapers are a few of
the subsidy recipients), and transitional payments for liabilities
of the former Post Office Department.
-- This Administration has proposed reductions to postal subsidies.
The following table reflects recent Presidential and Congressional
budget action relative to postal subsidies:
(Dollars in millions)
Reagan
Reconci- Reagan
FY 1981
March
liation
September
Actual
Carter
Revision
Act
Revision
Public Service
486
250
300
250
:
Revenue Forgone
789
800
500
696
619
Transitional
68
69
69
Payments
1,343
1,119
869
946
619
In addition, it should be noted that we are exploring whether further
reductions can be made in the revenue forgone subsidy in FY 1983.
These decisions will be made during the FY 1983 budget process.
The Postmaster General has been supportive of our budget proposals
in testimony before Congress and in public. Postal management would
probably favor elimination of postal subsidies for mailers
believing that without them they would be a totally independent
entity. Discontinuation of these subsidies (for churches,
charities, etc.) would be hard to justify, and the Administration
would likely be held responsible for the increased postage costs to
these philanthropic enterprises.
Postal Monopoly
The Postal Service maintains its monopoly over first class letter
mail by the Government's enforcement of the Private Express
Statutes.
With the Postal Service becoming more independent and entering into
new competitive areas, the Private Express Statutes may be
out-of-step with the Administration's reliance on market
competition.
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Electronic Mail (E-Mail)
-- Controversy exists over the Postal Service's role in the emerging
electronic mail industry. Whether it should have a limited role of
delivering only the letters which result from electronic
communications or provide the equipment, service and delivery itself
is at issue.
-- The Director of OMB, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors,
the Departments of Justice and Commerce have come out in opposition
to postal involvement in E-Mail stating that insufficient safeguards
exist to assure that E-Mail is not cross-subsidized by postal
revenues, that the Postal Service's presence would hinder the
industry's development and that there are private sector firms
capable and willing to enter into the electronic mail business.
-- Another potential problem related to E-Mail is the nine-digit zip
program which would increase the current 5-digit code by 4 numbers.
OMB delayed the Postal Service's proposal but ultimately ruled that
it had done an adequate cost-benefit analysis.
-- Others oppose the proposal on the grounds that nine-digits are too
many numbers to remember and that once implemented 9-digit zip codes
can be easily computerized for a Postal Service controlled
electronic mail system.
OCTOBER 14, 1931 - 1:45 PM
ROSE GARDEN: WELCOME EUGENE ATKINSO.! TO GOP
GOOD AFTERNOON, L & G:
I'VE INVITED U HERE TODAY FOR AN HISTORIC
OCCASION - TO WELCM THE 193RD & NEWEST REPUB.
MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REP's, THE HONORABLE
EUGENE ATKINSON OF PENNSYLVANIA.
AT MY PERSONAL REQUEST, CONG. ATKINSON
IS CHANGING HIS REGISTRATN FROM D. TO R..
GENE HAS UNDERTAKEN AN ACT OF OUTSTANDING
POLITICAL COURAGE THAT SYMBOLIZES THE
BEGINNING OF A NEW COALITION & A NEW ERA IN
AM. POLITICS.
AS MANY OF U KNOW, GENE & I FIRST BECAME
ACQUAINTED APRIL 21, WHEN I TELEPHONED HIM
SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE GRAMM-LATTA BUDGET
PROPOSAL.
"I AM FULLY SUPPORTIVE OF YOUR
PROGRAMS," GENE TOLD ME - & HE DID SO BEFORE
A LIVE RADIO AUDIENCE
MY CALL HAD CAUGHT HIM
IN THE MIDDLE OF A RADIO INTERVIEW IN IIIS
HOME DISTRICT IN PENNSYLVANIA.
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SINCE THEN, WE HAVE GOTTEN TO KNOW EACH OTHER
BETTER,
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I HAVE PROFITED IMMEASURABLY FROM
GENE'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE STEEL INDUSTRY,
WHICH IS SO VITALLY IMPORTANT TO THE WORKING
M & W OF HIS 25TH DISTRICT IN PENNA
IN ANOTHER SENSE, GENE & I ACTUALLY
"GO BACK" WELL BEFORE LAST APRIL, AS HIS
ODYSSEY FROM D. TO R. IS SO STRIKINGLY
PARALLEL TO MY OWN.
BOTH GENE & I HAVE LONG SHARED THE SAME
CONCERNS FOR THE PLIGHT OF THE WORKING MAN
IN AM
I WAS PRES. OF A LABOR UNION, WHILE
GENE LIVED & WORKED HIS ENTIRE LIFE IN AN
AREA THAT EMBODIES THE BLUE-COLLAR WAGE-EARNER
AS MUCH AS ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.
AS D's, BOTH GENE & I DID THE HARD
VOLUNTEER CHORES FOR THE CANDIDATES OF OUR PRTY.
BUT AS TIME WENT ON, WE BOTH CAME TO
REALIZE THAT THE PARTY WE BELONGED TO HAD
DRAWN AWAY FROM THE CONCERNS WE SHARED - -
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THE SIZE OF THE FED'L GOV'T & THE EXTENT OF
ITS REGULATIONS, THE NATURE OF FED'L INCOME
TAXES & HOW THEY AFFECT AMERICA'S WAGE-EARNERS,
& THE DECLINE OF AM's DEFENSES.
THOSE WERE THE CONCERNS UPPERMOST IN MY
MIND IN 1962, WHEN I ENDED
30 YEARS AS
A REGISTERED D. TO JOIN THE R. PRTY.
THOSE
ARE THE CONCERNS THAT HAVE LED GENE ATKINSON
TO DO SO TODAY.
IN BOTH CASES, WE FOLLOWED
THE COURAGE OF ACTION CHARACTERIZED SO
ELOQUENTLY BY WINSTON CHURCHILL:
"SOME MEN
CHANGE THEIR PRINCIPLES FOR PRTY; I CHANGE
MY PRTY FOR PRINCIPLES. "
MORE THAN ANY OTHER RECENT DEVELOPMENT,
I BELIEVE THAT GENE ATKINSON'S DECISION WILL
SEND A LOUD & CLEAR MESSAGE TO AM. THAT THE
R. PRTY STANDS FOR THE WORKING M & W OF THIS CO.
THAT IS WHY GENE IS HERE TODAY.
AND NOW, CONG. GENE ATKINSON, REPUB.
OF PENNA.
#
(ROHRABACHER)
OCTOBER 14, 1931, 11:30
PRESENTATION OF PRESIDENTIAL RANK AWARD OF
DISTINGUISHED SENIOR EXECUTIVE TO 25 RECIP's
THE ABILITY OF THIS OR ANY ADMIN. TO
SUCCEED DEPENDS IN NO SMALL DEGREE UPON THE
ENERGY, DEDICATION, & SPIRIT OF OUR NATN's
CIVIL SERVANTS
THE GRANTING OF PRES. RANK
AWARDS PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECOGNIZE
A SELECT GROUP OF THESE EMPLOYEES FOR
EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE.
AM. IS PASSING INTO A NEW ERA, REVERSING
A LONG TREND OF GOV'T EXPANSION.
GOV'T MUST
LIMIT WHAT IT DOES, YET STILL PERFORM ITS
RIGHTFUL TASKS WITH UTMOST SKILL &
PROFESSIONALISM.
MEETING THIS DIFFICULT
CHALLENGE WILL REQUIRE THE DETERMINATION &
IMAGINATION WHICH THIS YEAR'S RANK AWARD
RECIPIENTS HAVE ABLY DEMONSTRATED.
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SOME EXCELLED IN SCIENCE OR ENGINEERING
PROJECTS, SAVING TAX DOLLARS BY DESIGNING
EQUIPMENT THAT WORKS WELL
IN THE CASE OF
HENRY HARRIS, HE DEVELOPED A NEW WEAPONS
SYSTEM OF JOINT LOGISTICS THAT WILL BE OF
CONSIDERABLE SAVINGS.
THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY LIST. CLYDE
JEFFCOAT, FOR EXAMPLE, DESIGNED AN ACCOUNTING
& BILLING SYSTEM THAT ELIMINATES THE NEED
FOR THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES & SAVES MILLIONS
OF DOLLARS.
RATHER THAN FOCUSING ON NEW
CONSTRUCTION, PETER KIMM LED AN EFFORT TO
UPGRADE CURRENT HOUSING UNITS & PROMOTE A
SELF-HELP PROGRAM FOR THE UNITS'
UNDERPRIVILEGED OCCUPANTS.
AND DAVID MENOTTI,
WHO HAS A REMARKABLE RECORD, MEDIATED
DIFFICULT CONFLICTS BTWN. THE EPA, INDUSTRY &
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS.
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TIME WILL NOT PERMIT ME TO DETAIL ALL
OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, BUT LET ME JUST SAY
THAT WE ARE VERY PROUD TO HAVE YOU WORKING
WITH US
AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY,
I OFFER YOU A HEARTY THANK YOU &
WELL DONE.
#
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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ROSE GARDEN EVENT, WELCOMING HON. EUGENE ATKINSON TO GOP
OCTOBER 14, 1981
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
I've invited you here today for an historic occasion --
to welcome the 193rd and newest Republican member of the
House of Representatives, the Honorable Eugene Atkinson of
Pennsylvania.
At my personal request, Congressman Atkinson is changing
his registration from Democrat to Republican. Gene has
undertaken an act of outstanding political courage that
symbolizes the beginning of a new coalition and a new era in
American politics.
As many of you know, Gene and I first became acquainted
April 21, when I telephoned him seeking support for the
Gramm-Latta budget proposal. "I am fully supportive of
your programs," Gene told me - - and he did so before a live
radio audience, as my call caught him in the middle of a radio
interview in his home district in Pennsylvania. Since then,
we have gotten to know each other better, and I have profited
immeasurably from Gene's knowledge of the steel industry,
which is so vitally important to the working men and women
of his 25th District in Pennsylvania.
In another sense, Gene and I actually "go back" well
before last April, as his odyssey from Democrat to Republican
is so strikingly parallel to my own.
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Both Gene and I have long shared the same concerns for
the plight of the working man in America -- I was President
of a labor union, while Gene lived and worked his entire life
in an area that embodies the blue-collar wage-earner as much
as anywhere in the United States.
As Democrats, both Gene and I did the hard volunteer
chores for the candidates of our party.
But as time went on, we both came to realize that the
party we belonged to had drawn away from the concerns we
shared - - the size of the Federal Government and the extent
of its regulations, the nature of Federal income taxes and
how they affect America's wage-earners, and the decline of
America's defenses.
Those were the concerns uppermost in my mind in 1962,
when I ended over 30 years as a registered Democrat to join the
Republican Party. Those are the concerns that have led Gene
Atkinson to do so today. In both cases, we followed the
course of action characterized so eloquently by Winston
Churchill: "Some men change their principles for party; I
change my party for principles."
More than any other recent development, I believe that
Gene Atkinson's decision will send a loud and clear message
to America that the Republican Party stands for the working
men and women of this country. That is why Gene is here today.
And now, Congressman Gene Atkinson, Republican of
Pennsylvania.
(Rohrabacher/TD)
October 13, 1981
CIVIL SERVICE AWARD CEREMONY, OCTOBER 14, 1981
The ability of this or any administration to succeed
depends in no small degree upon the energy, dedication, and
spirit of our Nation's civil servants. The granting of
Presidential Rank Awards provides the opportunity to recognize
a select group of these employees for extraordinary service.
America is passing into a new era, reversing a long
trend of Government expansion. Government must limit what
it does, yet still perform its rightful tasks with utmost
skill and professionalism. Meeting this difficult challenge
will require the determination and imagination which this
year's rank award recipients have ably demonstrated.
There are 6,500 Federal employees in the Senior Executive
Service, and this year only 25 were selected to receive this
Distinguished Executive Award.
These men are being honored for the contributions they
have made during their careers as public servants. Over the
years they have maintained a level of accomplishment head
and shoulders above their fellows. While their talents have
long been recognized by those with whom they work, this
award gives us the opportunity to thank them in the name of
the people of the United States who are the beneficiaries of
their diligence.
There is a small stipend that accompanies this award;
yet, it in no way represents the enormous sums they have
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saved the taxpayers. In looking over their backgrounds, I
was impressed beyond words at the services they performed.
Some excelled in science or engineering projects,
saving tax dollars by designing equipment that works well.
In the case of Henry Harris, he developed a new weapons
system of joint logistics that will be of considerable
savings.
This is an extraordinary list. Clyde Jeffcoat, for
example, designed an accounting and billing system that
eliminates the need for thousands of employees and saves
millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on new construction,
Peter Kimm led an effort to upgrade current housing units
and promote a self-help program for the units' underprivileged
occupants. And David Menotti, who has a remarkable record,
mediated difficult conflicts between the EPA, industry and
environmental groups.
Time will not permit me to detail all of your accomplishments,
but let me just say that we are very proud to have you
working with us. And for the people of this country, I
offer you a hearty thank you and
well done.
(Dolan/Hodsoll)
October 13, 1981
ARTS AND HUMANITIES TASK FORCE LUNCHEON STATEMENT
OCTOBER 14, 1981
I want to welcome all of you here today to the White
House and -- on behalf of the American people -- I want to
thank you for the important work you have undertaken in the
past few months.
You are here because of your love for art, culture and
learning -- you care deeply about things of the mind and
spirit -- indeed many of you are America's cultural leaders.
There are simply no words to express the value of such
pursuits to our country. When Nancy inaugurated the Young
Artists in Performance at the White House program here in
this room -- she quoted a line from Henry James that went:
"It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance
and I know of no substitute whatever for the core and
beauty of its process. "
Those words can truly be applied to art, to the humanities
and their scholarly pursuit -- it is the flourishing of such
activities that gives
testimony to the nobility of
the human spirit. As
you know, our tradition of arts and scholarship in America
is, like most of our traditions, a pluralistic one -- there
are many wellsprings of support here for works of creativity
and culture.
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It was in this context that I asked Bill Verity, the
Chairman of Armco Steel, to chair a new Task Force on Private
Sector Initiatives. The Task Force is comprised of 35
leaders from corporations, foundations, and voluntary and
religious organizations.
I am delighted that Bill Verity is here with us today,
for the thrust of our new efforts in the arts and humanities
is very much in the spirit of our overall private sector
initiative. We hope, in this area, as in others, to assure
pump priming and seed money in partnership with private giving.
We have done some talking recently about how our economic
problems are the result of too much Government intrusion into
the economy -- intrusions that stifle the spirit of creativity
and enterprise while promoting dependency on the state.
The danger of too much Government was one very much on
the mind of the men who framed our Constitution, constructed
our Government and built this house and -- if you think about
it -- their fear of Government has a special meaning for
our century. It is important for us to continue to resist the
intrusions of Government--especially as these intrusions impact
matters of the spirit.
As John Updike has said so well: "I would rather chance
my personal vision of truth striking home here and there in
the chaos of publication
than attempt to filter it through
a few sets of official, honorably public-spirited scruples."
Fostering art and scholarship--not stiffling it, not
filtering it--has been the goal of the National Endowments for
the Arts and Humanities. It has also been the goal of your
work on the Task Force--to act as a catalyst, to encourage the
arts and humanities, to find for them new outlets and more
generous sources of support.
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I like to believe that that is why artists and scholars
continue to flock to our shores from other countries. Today
we are seen as a great center of Western culture -- a place
where the artist and the scholar can find enrichment and
excitement.
Part of the reason for this preeminence is the work done
by those of you here today. I know all of you have a consuming
interest in the work of your task force -- but that doesn't
change the fact that many of you made considerable sacrifices
to continue its work.
I want now to call on Dr. Hanna Gray, president of the
University of Chicago, and Ambassador Daniel Terra, Ambassador
at Large for Cultural Affairs, to present a report on your
work. As you know, Charlton Heston, is on location in
Vancouver directing a film, but I know he is proud of this
report and all of you. First, Dr. Gray.
Thank you very much, Dr. Gray. Thank you, Ambassador
Terra.
I think I would like to conclude by pointing out that
we hope your work will be very much a part of that "era of
national renewal" I spoke of in my inaugural address; an era
we hope to make a reality in the next few years.
As I noted to the National Alliance of Businessmen on
October 5, we propose to seek private solutions with the same
energy that Franklin Roosevelt sought government solutions.
The challenge before us is to find ways once again to unleash
the independent spirit of the people and their communities.
That energy will accomplish far, far more than government
programs ever could.
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Unlike many other countries, American support for the
arts and humanities comes primarily from the private sector--
$3 billion in 1980. The Endowments, which began in 1965,
account for only 10% of donations to art and scholarship.
Nonetheless, they have served an important role in catalyzing
additional private support, assisting excellence in arts
and letters, and helping to assure the availability of art
and scholarship.
Our primary goal in the arts and humanities is to
strengthen the public-private partnership. We hope to
encourage a variety of private support and involvement and
to assure responsiveness of federal programs to real needs.
To assure an effective dialogue between government and the
private sector, we will explore with Congress the expansion
of our Federal Council on the Arts and Humanities to include
private membership.
I would like now to announce my nomination of Frank Hodsoll,
as our proposed Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Frank, as many of you know, is now deputy to Jim Baker on
our White House staff. He has worked with you on the Task
Force, and I have charged him to encourage additional private
support for the arts in states and communities across the land
and to assure that federal programs are responsive to needs.
The arts and humanities have always been something of
great personal importance to Nancy and me. Nations are more
often than not remembered for their art and thought. As I
stated at the time of establishing the Task Force, "our cultural
institutions are an essential national resource; they must be
kept strong".