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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Briefing Papers: Records, 1981-1989
Folder Title: 05/20/1983 (Case File: 144720)
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WHITE HOUSE
OFFICE OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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Name of Document: BRIEFING PAPERS
FOR PRESIDENTS
Subject Codes:
SCHEDULED
1) Subject: Schedule for the President's MAY2083 trip
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Independence Day.
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D) PAULA
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THE SCHEDULE OF
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
Friday, May 20, 1983
9:05 am
Depart for Miami for lunch at Cuban
South Lawn
Restaurant and to Address Cuban
American National Foundation at Dade
County Auditorium
(TAB A - Trip Schedule)
(Henkel/Rollins)
(supplementary detail noted below)
4:40 pm
Arrive back at White House
South Lawn
(Henkel)
4:45 pm
Taping for Saturday's Radio Talk
Diplomatic
(5 min)
(Gergen/Speakes)
Reception Room
6:30 pm
N Private Dinner
Residence
(Rosebush)
7:10 pm
N Depart for Bob Hope Special
South Grounds
at Kennedy Center
(Henkel)
(available in a.m.)
10:50 pm
Arrive back at White House
South Grounds
SUPPLEMENTARY BRIEFING MATERIALS
TAB B - Briefing for 1:05 Photo Op with Hispanic Republicans (Rollins)
TAB C - Briefing for Meeting with Cuban American National Foundation
(Whittlesey)
TAB D - Florida Political Overview (Rollins)
TAB E - Congressmen Travelling Aboard Air Force One (Duberstein)
Distributed Separately Memo from Fred Fielding re Immigration Issues
UNP 5/19/83
4:00 pm
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1983
MIAMI, FLORIDA
EVENTS:
1) Luncheon and Informal Remarks at La Esquina de Tejas
Restaurant, Little Havanna
2) Photo Opportunity with Cuban American National
Foundation Leadership
3) Photo Opportunity with Florida Hispanic GOP
4) Address to Cuban American National Foundation
WEATHER: Low 80's, Slight chance of Precipitation
DRESS:
Men's Business Suit
9:00 a.m.
Proceed to South Lawn for Marine One boarding.
PHOTO COVERAGE
9:05 a.m.
Marine One departs South Lawn.
9:20 a.m.
Marine One arrive Andrews Air Force Base. Proceed to
Air Force One for boarding. OPEN PRESS
9:25 a.m.
Air Force One departs en route Miami, Florida.
Flight Time:
2 hrs. 20 mins.
Time Change:
None
Food Service:
Beverages
Guests Aboard: Sen. Paula Hawkins (R-FL)
Cong. Bill McCollum (R-FL)
Cong. Bill Young (R-FL)
Cong. Michael Bilirakis
(R-FL)
Jose M. Casanova, U.S. Exec
Director, Inter-American
Development Bank
Amb. Jose Sorzano, U.S.
United Nations Delegate
Otto Reich, Asst. Admin.,
Latin America, Agency for
International Development
11:45 a.m.
Air Force One arrives Miami International Airport.
Deplane. OPEN PRESS
Met by:
Mayor Maurice Ferre, D-Miami
Mayor Steven Clark, D-Dade County
Carlos Salman, 1980 Dade County Reagan/
Bush Co-Chairman; Director, Cuban
American National Foundation
Jorge L. Mas, Chairman, Cuban American
National Chairman
Manuel Medina, Director, Cuban American
National Foundation
Carlos Benitez, Director, Cuban American
National Foundation
Proceed to motorcade and board.
11:50 a.m.
Motorcade departs Miami International Airport en route
La Esquina de Tejas Restaurant. Drive Time: 15 mins.
In Limo: Sen. Paula Hawkins, J. Baker
12:05 p.m.
Motorcade arrives La Esquina de Tejas. Hold briefly in
limo. CLOSED PRESS
Proceed inside restaurant. PRESS POOL
Met by:
Wilfred Chamizo, Co-Owner, La Esquina de
Tejas
Juan Vento, Co-Owner, La Esquina de Tejas
12:10 p.m.
Accompanied by Messrs. Chamizo and Vento, proceed to
table and take seat.
PRESS POOL
Lunch is served.
12:35 p.m.
Stand for brief informal remarks. Note: No podium or
microphone. PRESS POOL
12:40 p.m.
Conclude remarks, and accompanied by Messrs. Chamizo
and Vento, proceed to motorcade and board.
12:45 p.m.
Motorcade departs en route Dade County Auditorium.
Drive Time: 5 mins. In Limo: Sen. P. Hawkins, J.
Baker, J. Mas. CLOSED PRESS
12:50 p.m.
Motorcade arrives Dade County Auditorium. CLOSED PRESS
12:55 p.m.
Proceed to photo session with Cuban American National
Foundation leadership. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
1:05 p.m.
Proceed to photo session with Florida Hispanic GOP.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
1:15 p.m.
Proceed to holding room.
1:20 p.m.
Proceed to off-stage announcement area.
Following announcement, proceed to dais and remain
standing. OPEN PRESS
American National Anthem
Cuban National Anthem
1:25 p.m.
Take seat.
Mr. Salman makes brief remarks and
introduces Mr. Mas.
Mr. Mas makes brief remarks.
Note: The majority of Mr. Mas' remarks
will be in Spanish; translation to be
distributed prior.
Mr. Salman introduces Sen. Hawkins.
Sen. Hawkins makes brief remarks and
makes introduction.
1:35 p.m.
Proceed to podium and make remarks. OPEN PRESS
1:50 p.m.
Conclude remarks and proceed to motorcade for boarding.
1:55 p.m.
Motorcade departs en route Miami International Airport.
Drive Time: 10 mins. In Limo: J. Baker CLOSED PRESS
2:05 p.m.
Motorcade arrives Miami International Airport. OPEN
PRESS
Proceed to Air Force One for boarding.
2:10 p.m.
Air Force One departs en route Andrews Air Force Base.
Flight Time: 2 hrs. 10 mins.
Time Change:
None
Food Service:
Snacks
Guests Aboard: Cong. M. Bilirakis
Cong. B. McCollum
Cong. B. Young
J. Casanova
J. Sorzano
O. Reich
4:20 p.m.
Air Force One arrives Andrews Air Force Base.
OPEN PRESS
Deplane and proceed to Marine One for boarding.
4:25 p.m.
Marine One departs en route The White House.
Flight Time: 15 mins.
4:40 p.m.
Marine One arrives South Lawn. PHOTO COVERAGE
B
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1983
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH
HISPANIC REPUBLICANS
DATE: May 20, 1983
LOCATION: Dade County Auditorium
TIME: 1:05 pm
FROM: EDWARD J. ROLLINS
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I. PURPOSE
Photo opportunity with Hispanic Republican leaders and activists.
II. BACKGROUND
This photo opportunity was organized by Carlos Salman, a key Reagan
leader in the Hispanic community, and by the Florida Republican Party.
Another participant is longtime Reagan supporter Tommy Thomas.
The group will be primarily composed of Cuban-American Republican
leaders and activists.
In 1980, Cuban-Americans in Miami overwhelmingly supported the President.
This will be an opportunity to thank them for their support, as well
as to encourage them to continue their activism in 1984.
III. PARTICIPANTS
see attached list
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
--President enters room and greets guests.
Photographs taken
Jack Azout
Theresa Ashkar
Braulio Baez
Bill Beyer
Jose Blanco
Roberto Cambo
Alberto Cardenas
Joe Carollo
Roberto Casas
Mary Collins
Humberto Cortina
Manuel Diaz
Oscar Fernandez
Joe Fogarty
Roberto Godoy
George Goldblume
Pablo Gomez
Maria Gonzales
Dario Gonzales
Fred Guardabassi
Patricia Gutierrez
Mario Jimenez
Berena Krestow
Gus Muchado
Nancy Marquez
Armando Penedo
Miguel Recarey
Santos Rivera
Ileana Ros
Bob Rosasco
Carlos Salman
Tommy Thomas
Mike Thompson
Jorge Valdes
Ray Velazquez
Armando Vicente
Anne Wilson
C
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL FOUNDATION
DATE:
May 20, 1983
LOCATION:
Miami, Florida
TIME:
12:50 p.m.
FROM:
FAITH RYAN WHITTLESEY fRW
I.
PURPOSE
To recognize Cuban Independence Day and the efforts of
Cuban Americans in the United States.
II. BACKGROUND
Your appearance at the Cuban National Foundation is the central
event of your visit to Miami. This independent, non-profit
institution gathers data and information on political, social
and economic issues of concern to Cubans, both in the U.S. and
in their native land. It supports an independent democratic
government for Cubans and attempts to provide an objective view
of both Cubans and their country in the U.S. and internationally.
Its goals include the removal of bigotry with respect to Cubans
and the promotion of cultural interests in Cuban activities.
It operates a Washington office to promote government initiatives
on behalf of Cuban Americans and maintains a data bank with
respect to its goals which is available to anyone interested in
Cuban affairs. It provides broad outreach in terms of speakers
and information to promote understanding of Cuban American ties.
The Foundation is enthusiastically supported by both Senators
Hawkins and Chiles and has been lauded by Vice President Bush
and Ambassador Kirkpatrick in writing. It is a strong force in
shaping public opinion in the Cuban community and in southeastern
United States.
You will be accompanied by Jorge Mas, Chairman of the Foundation,
as you enter the Dade County Auditorium and will proceed through
a photo session and speech as indicated on your Presidential
Schedule. Other remarks will be delivered by Mr. Mas, Carlos
Salman, 1980 Dade County Reagan-Bush Chairman and Senator Hawkins.
III. PARTICIPANTS
See schedule prepared by Advance Office.
IV. PRESS PLAN
See schedule
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
See schedule
D
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ED ROLLINS
DATE:
MAY 18, 1983
SUBJECT: FLORIDA - POLITICAL BRIEFING
STATE POLITICAL BACKGROUND
Florida has been carried by 3 GOP Presidential nominees -
Eisenhower in 1952 and 1956; Nixon in 1960, 1968 and 1972; and
Reagan in 1982.
Democrats have controlled both U.S. Senate seats for most of
the past 30 years.
Republicans have held the governor's seat for only 4 years
since 1949.
Florida's rapid population growth has dramatically changed the
state's impact on national politics. Twenty years ago, Florida
had only 8 congressional districts compared to the present 19.
Only in the past 15 years have Republicans become competitive
in Florida's gubernatorial and senatorial elections. The
party's growth stems from the maturing of strong county
organizations and squabbling among Democrats.
The election of U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins in 1980 shows
that a strong Republican can win in this traditionally
Democratic state.
1984 PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Florida Republicans will send 82 delegates and alternates to
the Republican National Convention compared to 51 delegates in
1980.
Florida will cast 21 electoral votes.
President Reagan carried the state with 55.5% of the popular
vote and Dade County (Miami) with 51% of the vote.
The Presidential primary will be held on March 13, 1984.
DEMOCRAT PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
The Democratic State Committee has changed the 1984 national
delegate selection process from proportional representation by
congressional district to winner-take-all by congressional
district.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Page 2
-- this is viewed as a significant victory for former Florida
Governor and presidential candidate Reubin Askew,
considered the frontrunner in the state.
One of Mondale's key supporters in the state is Miami attorney
Marvin Rosen, a key Kennedy fundraiser.
Mondale is also taking advantage of his Jimmy Carter ties
among the Florida Democratic Party's traditional establishment
and "money people."
Senator John Glenn is strong among the party leadership in
northern Florida because of his ties to Cape Canaveral.
Senator Alan Cranston has named state Senate President Pro
Tempore Jack Gordon, Florida's leading liberal Senator, as
his state chairman; and received an endorsement from U.S.
Representative Bill Lehman (D-North Miami).
State Representative Mike Abrams, who helped organize Dade
County for Carter in 1976, will head Senator Gary Hart's
Florida campaign.
While Florida Governor Bob Graham says he's not interested
in a vice presidential nod, his name continues to be mentioned
as a good ticket balancer.
-- Graham is supporting former Governor Reubin Askew.
-- Graham's family ties could make him an asset to any
campaign: his sister-in-law is Washington Post Board
Chairman Katherine Graham, who was married to Governor
Graham's half-brother, the late Philip Graham.
STATE POLITICAL SUMMARY
U.S. Senate:
Incumbent Democrat Lawton Chiles won re-election to a third
term in defeating Republican state Senator Van Poole by a
62% to 38% margin.
Governor:
Incumbent Democrat Robert Graham won a second term in
defeating Republican Congressman L.A. "Skip" Bafalis by a
65% to 35% margin.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Page 3
U.S. House of Representatives:
Congressional delegation:
6 Republicans
13 Democrats
Florida gained four new congressional seats through
reapportionment. Republicans Michael Bilirakis and Tom
Lewis won in Districts 9 (West-Clearwater) and 12 (South
Central-parts of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach; Fort Pierce),
respectively; while Democrats Buddy McKay and Larry Smith
were elected in Districts 6 (North Central-Gainesville), and
16 (Southeast-Hollywood, parts of the Dade County), respectively.
Florida's only open seat, District 13 (Southwest-Sarasota;
Fort Myers), vacated by Republican L.A. "Skip" Bafalis to
run for governor, was won by Republican Connie Mack, banker
and grandson of the manager (referred to as the "Grand Old Man
of Baseball") of the Old Philadelphia Athletics.
State Legislature:
In 1982, Republicans recorded losses in both the state Senate
and state House. Five Republicans seats were lost in the
Senate and three seats in the House. The current party
division is:
State Senate: 32 Democrats 8 Republicans
State House: 84 Democrats 36 Republicans
State Party Update
In 1983, the state party established a series of task forces
to improve the party building apparatus. Additionally, the
party is conducting a major survey of voter attitudes, and an
extensive recruitment and voter registration drive.
MIAMI'S CUBAN-AMERICANS
Over half of the country's Cuban-Americans live in the Miami
area (407,253 of 803,226 persons).
-- comprise 25% of Miami's population.
-- comprise 70% of the Miami metropolitan area's Hispanic
population.
-- comprise 5% of Florida's population.
The 1980 Hispanic vote in Dade County for President was
Reagan-55%, Carter-38% and Anderson-7%.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Page 4
Cubans are the most affluent Hispanics, with an average
family income in 1981 of $21,300, according to Spanish USA
-- compared to $16,300 for Mexican-Americans and $11,400 for
Puerto Ricans.
The median age of Miami's Cuban-American population is 41
years, reflecting their influx to America following the Cuban
revolution in 1959; and only 15% are under age 15.
Over 80% of Miami's Cuban households are family households;
but because Cuban fertility is low, few of these family
households contain children (just 47%).
Cuban-Americans tend to be more educated than other Hispanics
and are more likely to read newspapers; but they also are more
likely to read Spanish print only (38%).
Over half a million people in metropolitan Miami speak Spanish
at home.
-- 36% of all residents 5 years of age and older.
--- Cubans are less likely than Mexican-Americans or Puerto
Ricans to be bilingual.
REPUBLICAN STATE PARTY OFFICIALS
STATE CHAIRMAN
- Henry Sayler
NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN
- William Cramer
NATIONAL COMMITTEEWOMAN
- U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins
REAGAN BUSH STATE CHAIRMAN - Tommy Thomas
ELECTED OFFICIALS
GOVERNOR - Robert Graham - Democrat - Re-elected in 1982.
U.S. SENATORS - Lawton Chiles - Democrat - Re-elected in 1982.
Paula Hawkins - Republican - Elected in 1980.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - 6 Republicans
13 Democrats
REPUBLICAN MEMBERS
Bill McCollum
5th District
C.W. Bill Young
8th District
Michael Bilirakis
9th District
Tom Lewis
12th District
Connie Mack, III
13th District
E. Clay Shaw, Jr.
15th District
STATE LEGISLATURE
Senate Minority Leader - Clark Maxwell
House Minority Leader - Ron Richmond
E
CONGRESSMAN C. W. "BILL" YOUNG
REPUBLICAN - FLORIDA
Bill Young is a seventh term Republican from Florida's
eighth district (St. Petersburg area). He is a member of
the House Appropriations Committee and the House Select
Committee on Intelligence.
Bill has been a strong and consistent supporter of
Administration-backed legislative initiatives. He has been
particularly active this year on the Central America issue
-- he has visited El Salvador and he has worked hard in the
Intelligence Committee to attempt to gain a bipartisan
consensus in support of the Administration's policy
objectives. Additionally, as a member of the Defense Sub-
committee of the House Appropriations Committee, Bill has
been a valuable ally in pushing for funds for the MX mis-
sile.
Bill has met with the President at the White House and at
Camp David; and he has attended White House events on a
number of occasions.
CONGRESSMAN MIKE BILIRAKIS
REPUBLICAN - FLORIDA
Mike Bilirakis is a freshman Republican from Florida's ninth
district (west-central part of the state, including Palm
Harbor). He is a member of the House Small Business Commit-
tee, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and the House
Select Committee on Aging.
Thus far in the 98th Congress, Mike has been very supportive
of Administration-backed legislative initiatives (e.g., for
social security reform, against the House-passed Federal
Budget for fiscal year 1984, and against H.R. 1983 - the
mortgage foreclosure bailout bill). He has been vocal in
his opposition to United States policies on Turkey.
Bilirakis accompanied the President on Air Force One during
the trip to Orlando, Florida, on March 8, 1983. He also has
attended White House events this year.
CONGRESSMAN BILL MC COLLUM
REPUBLICAN - FLORIDA
Bill McCollum is a sophomore Republican from Florida's fifth
district (central part of the state). He is a member of the
House Banking Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.
Bill has been a strong and consistent supporter of
Administration-backed legislative initiatives. He has been
particularly active on immigration reform legislation in
recent months. He also joined with House Republicans on the
Banking Committee in opposing the mortgage foreclosure bail-
out bill (H.R. 1983) during House Floor consideration on
Wednesday, May 11, 1983. Additionally, Bill is supportive
of the resolution of approval for the MX.
McCollum has met with the President and attended White House
events on a number of occasions.
SENATOR PAULA HAWKINS (R-FLORIDA)
Senator Hawkins was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, January 24, 1927.
She attended Utah State University.
After moving to Florida, Senator Hawkins became active in
Republican party matters and has served since 1968 as
Republican National Committee Woman from Florida. Prior
to her election to the U.S. Senate in November of 1980,
Senator Hawkins served on the Florida Public Services
Commission. For a period of time, she was the only state-
wide elected Republican in Florida. She often refers to
herself as a "housewife from Maitland".
Senator Hawkins serves on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition
and Forestry Committee and the Senate Banking, Housing and
Urban Affairs Committee as well as the Senate Labor and
Human Resources Committee. She has been highly supportive
of the South Florida Crime Task Force. Recently, she held
a hearing in Florida where information was disclosed
regarding possible Cuban connections to U.S. drug trade.
She also is one of your key supporters in the Senate on
Radio Marti. The Immigration Reform legislation passed
Wednesday, May 18 in the Senate has been a high priority
of hers since her election to the Senate.
Senator Hawkins considers herself to be a conservative and
frequently has refused to vote for Administration-backed
tax measures. On the other hand, she is very sensitive
to constituent groups such as the elderly and has voted
in favor of spending measures on their behalf. She was
one of a handful of Senate Banking Committee Republicans to
vote in favor of a new program to prevent home mortgage
foreclosures for the unemployed.
Hawkins is married to Walter Eugene Hawkins and they have
three children: Genean, Kevin and Kelly.