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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Collection: President, Office of the: Presidential
Briefing Papers: Records, 1981-1989
Folder Title: 08/17/1982 (Case File: 095347)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 12, 1982
MEETING WITH SENATOR HARRISON "JACK" SCHMITT
DATE:
Tuesday, August 17, 1982
LOCATION:
OVAL OFFICE
TIME:
4:15 p.m.
15 minutes
FROM:
Kenneth M. Duberstein
KMD
I. PURPOSE
To fulfill a request by Senator Schmitt (R-New Mexico) to
discuss what the Senator considers to be important directions
the United States should take in the use and exploration of
space.
II. BACKGROUND
As a former astronaut, Senator Schmitt is deeply interested
in the direction of the U.S. Space Program. He has a major
concern that the space program is becoming overly
militarized to the detriment of NASA's civil space program. He
points to the large number of Air Force people in NASA and the
fact that DOD space funding is now exceeding NASA's funding
for the first time. He will also probably point to the
strong emplasis NSDD-42, National Space Policy, places on the
national security aspect of space.
Senator Schmitt vigorously supports two major space programs,
i.e., procurement of a fifth Shuttle orbiter and development
of a manned space station.
Senator Schmitt has on previous occasions indicated his
displeasure with the decision for locating the Air Force
Consolidated Space Operations Center (CSOC) at Colorado
Springs, Colorado, rather than in his home state of New Mexico.
Last month, Senator Schmitt reluctantly voted for final passage
of the 1982 tax bill in the Senate. He is currently giving
very strong signals that he is not inclined to vote for the
conference report.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Harrison "Jack" Schmitt
Staff
Edwin Meese
Kenneth Duberstein
Ron Frankum
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IV. PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Schmitt will enter the Northwest Gate into the
West Lobby to be escorted into the Oval Office.
Attachment: Talking Points
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH
SENATOR HARRISON "JACK" SCHMITT (R-NEW MEXICO)
-- You should point out that you have a strong commitment to
maintaining space leadership--civil, military, and
intelligence- and that the budget shows significant
increases for all programs.
-- You can mention that the new space policy does not
represent a shift away from the civil program, but for
the first time clearly spells out the traditional balance
between the sectors.
-- On the tax bill issue, you should emphasize the importance
of this vote--to a continued improvement in the economy,
to a continued progress in reducing interest rates, to a
continued show of resolve by the government in reducing
deficits, and to show our intent to tighten up the tax
system to make sure that those people who owe taxes
actually pay them.
-- You can mention that naming of specific missions or new
initiatives in the context of the new space policy would
have detracted from the objective of broad U.S. leadership.
Specific programs such as the manned space station or the
fifth shuttle vehicle are being evaluated in the budget
decision making process.
E
(Parvin/AB)
August 16, 1982
4:30 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TAPING FOR JOHN RHODES DINNER
AUGUST 17, 1982
Good evening to all of you at the dinner honoring that great
citizen of Arizona -- Mo Udall. Oops, wrong dinner. Sorry about
that John.
But I am delighted to join all of you attending the
John Rhodes Appreciation Dinner. I know it's a black tie affair,
SO John, thanks again for pulling some strings to get me in. I
genuinely wouldn't miss this tribute to your 30 years in the
Congress.
As all of you this evening probably know, our guest of honor
was the first Republican ever elected to the House of
Representatives from Arizona. That was back in 1952, and he has
served his constituents and his country with distinction ever
since. I don't think most people really understand the
sacrifices that three decades of public service entail. As
someone who's been involved in public life myself, I know John
has forgone time with his family and greater financial rewards.
John would say it has been his honor to serve, but it has been to
his country's honor.
John has also worked unceasingly for his party -- raising
funds, encouraging candidates, furthering Republican ideals. He
served as chairman of both the 1976 and the 1980 GOP conventions.
Now, although I must admit I liked the outcome of the '80
convention a little better than that of the '76 convention, John
presided graciously and fairly over both of them. That is the
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kind of leader John Rhodes is. That skilled leadership was
evident when he served as minority leader during some of our
Nation's most trying times.
As the dean of the House Republican delegation, John is
going to be missed; 30 years of experience cannot be easily
replaced. We Republicans are losing a respected, faithful
friend; the House is losing a veteran legislator; and the
citizens of the 1st District are losing an excellent Congressman.
Now before I go on too long with the accolades and everyone
thinks John has passed on, let me say one last thing to the guest
of honor directly. John, on behalf of all Americans, I want to
thank you for your unselfish service to our Nation. Your service
is a badge of honor that shines with integrity and esteem.
Congratulations and the best of the future to you and Betty.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 16, 1982
FILMING SESSION
DATE: August 17, 1982
LOCATION: The Library
TIME: 4:30 PM
FROM: Mark Goode
I.
PURPOSE
To film a message from the President.
II. BACKGROUND
This message will be played at an Appreciation Dinner
for John J. Rhodes. The Dinner will be held September
21, 1982 at 7:30 PM at the Capitol Hilton Hotel.
This message is to pay tribute to Congressman Rhodes
thirty years of distinguished service. Former Presi-
dent Gerald R. Ford has agreed to serve as Honorary
Chairman and the dinner is planned as a bipartisan
event.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
IV. PRESS PLAN
None
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The President will read the message from a teleprompter
in the Library.
Attachment: will be submitted by the speechwriters office.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 16, 1982
VIDEO TAPE SESSION
DATE: August 17, 1982
LOCATION: Library
TIME: 4:30 PM
FROM: Mark Goode
I.
PURPOSE
To video tape a message from the President.
II. BACKGROUND
The message will be played at a meeting of business executives
on behalf of Providnece-St. Mel High School in Chicago, IL
mid-Spetember 1982.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
IV. PRESS PLAN
None
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The President will read this message from a teleprompter in
The Library.
Attachments: Message will be submitted by the speechwriters
office.
(Maseng/AB)
August 16, 1982
5:00 p.m.
TAPING: FUNDRAISER FOR PROVIDENCE-ST. MEL HIGH SCHOOL
I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak with you
today, although I am sorry I can't be with you in person. Still,
it's a pleasure to be able to speak on behalf of
Providence-St. Mel High School, a place that Nancy and I remember
very fondly.
We heard about this small school on Chicago's west side
whose graduates often go on to attend some of the Nation's finest
colleges and universities. We had been told about the school's
outstanding achievements under extremely difficult circumstances,
and were determined to see it for ourselves.
We did visit Providence-St. Mel. It was everything we had
heard about it, and more. Here, in the center of one of our
Nation's biggest cities, students were being taught the
traditional, American values of hard work, self reliance and self
discipline in quiet and orderly classrooms. This school proved
to me once again that quality education is still possible when
old-fashioned values are joined with a caring and committed group
of teachers.
The Providence-St. Mel story is an exciting and moving one,
which I want you to hear more about. [Insert background film]
It is no accident that we who are the freest people on Earth
have an educational system unrivaled in the history of
civilization. We know that knowledge and freedom are
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inseparable. Public and private institutions together sustain
the diversity that has made our culture rich.
"Train up a child in the way he should go," Solomon wrote,
"and when he is old he will not depart from it." We, who for
this brief time serve as guardians of the future, bear that
responsibility toward the rising generation of Americans.
I hope you will join other leaders in a board of governors
to assure the long range growth and stability of
Providence-St. Mel. And I urge you or your company to help the
school meet its more immediate financial needs. You have an
opportunity to make a very real contribution to some bright and
hopeful youngsters, to your community and to the future of
America. Thank you for your support of this fine school, and for
enriching the heart and spirit of our Nation.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 16, 1982
VIDEO TAPE SESSION
DATE: August 17, 1982
LOCATION: Library
TIME: 4:30 PM
FROM: Mark Goode
I.
PURPOSE
To video tape a message.
II. BACKGROUND
This message will be played at the annual convention of
the National Radio Braodcasters Association in Reno,
Nevada on Monday, September 13, 1982. This is the largest
once-a-year gathering for the Radio Industry.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
IV. PRESS PLAN
None
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The President will read from a telprompter in the Library.
Attachments: will be submitted by the speechwriters office.
(Parvin/AB)
August 16, 1982
3:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TAPING FOR NATIONAL RADIO BROADCASTERS
CONVENTION, AUGUST 17, 1982
Greetings to all of you attending the National Radio
Broadcasters Association convention. I suppose it's only human
to wonder what you might be doing if your life had taken one turn
rather than another. I was thinking if I hadn't left
broadcasting for Hollywood many years ago, I'd probably be a
member of your Association and out there in Reno with you today.
I know I'd be enjoying myself because I still love the radio
business. This last spring I did 10 weekly radio broadcasts. I
looked forward to those Saturday spots so much, I've decided to
do another series of them starting this fall.
Fortunately, I don't have to do them by telegraphic report
the way I used to do the baseball games. Now there's a story
here I can't resist telling because I think a radio crowd might
appreciate it. In those days, a fellow named Curly sat on the
other side of the window from me, and he would receive the Morse
code from the ballpark and then type out the play. It would say,
"S1C." Well, you're not going to sell any Wheaties yelling S1C.
So I'd say, "And so-and-so comes out, the wind up, here's the
pitch." I saw Curly start to type so I began -- Dizzy Dean was
on the mound and I started the ball on the way to the plate.
Curly was shaking his head and I thought, oh, boy, maybe it was a
miraculous play or something, but when the slip came through it
said, "The wire's gone dead." Well, I had the ball on the way to
the plate. I could've told the audience what had happened and
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played transcribed music, but in those days there were at least
seven or eight other fellows doing the same ballgame. I didn't
want to lose the audience so I thought real quick -- there's one
thing that doesn't get in the score book, so I had the fellow
foul one off. Still nothing from Curly so I had him foul
another. And I had him foul one at third base and then described
the fight between the two kids that were trying to get the ball.
Then I had him foul one that just missed being a home run by a
foot and a half. And I set a world record for successive fouls,
which fortunately no one keeps records on. I was beginning to
sweat when Curly sat up straight and started typing. When he
handed me the slip, I could hardly believe it -- the fellow
popped out on the first pitch.
Anyway, that shows you how much radio broadcasting has
changed since I was in it.
I understand the theme of your convention this year is
"Radio: Win Big in the 80's." Well, as an old radio hand, I'm
all in favor of that. I can assure you, you have a strong
supporter here in the White House. So the best of success to all
of you at the convention. And let me sign off by saying, "This
is Dutch Reagan, WHO, Des Moines."