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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:21-APR-1998 14:56:47.00
SUBJECT: Tobacco/Drug Q/A
TO: Robin J. Bachman ( CN=Robin J. Bachman/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/21/98
02:55 PM
Jose Cerda III
04/10/98 03:58:46 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Cynthia A. Rice/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Tobacco/Drug Q/A
CR:
You decide if this works or not...jc3
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TOBACCO/DRUGS
Q:
Mr. Nicholson also asked whether, in saying in State of the Union address that
cigarette smoking is "the gravest health threat" facing American teenagers, did the
President mean to say that cigarettes pose a greater health threat than drugs or
alcohol?
A:
Absolutely not. Not only do cigarettes, alcohol and illegal drugs all pose serious
threats to our youth -- they pose a common threat. Studies have shown that kids
who make it to their 21st birthday without having smoked a cigarette, taken a drink or
turned to drugs are almost certain to avoid chemical dependency throughout their
lives. That is why our goal must be to keep teenagers from having that first drink,
trying a cigarette or experimenting with illegal drugs before their old enough to know
better and to realize the consequences of their decisions.
President Clinton has done much to get the message to teenagers on all of these
fronts. In addition to pushing for tobacco legislation to help cut teenage smoking by
up to 60%, the primary goal of his national drug strategy is to cut teenage drug use in
half. He has also pushed states to adopt zero tolerance policies for underage drinking
and launched the first-ever paid media campaign to make sure that every time teenager
turns on the TV, listens to the radio or surfs the 'net, they will learn about the dangers of
drugs.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:21-APR-1998 11:08:26.00
SUBJECT: Re: ltr. to BOBBY MOODY/IACP President
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Tracy F. Sisser ( CN=Tracy F. Sisser/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Looks fine to me. I'd love to get a copy of Bobby Moody's letter...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:21-APR-1998 10:46:08.00
SUBJECT: Some follow-up items
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
LS:
Can you follow-up on the following things:
1. .08 Report -- Can you talk to DOT and get the re-drafted .08 report,
as well as get a sense of timing when they will be ready to go. Let's
shoot a draft copy to Rahm and Paul, with a note asking them -- despite
the soft nature of the report -- if there's anything they want to do with
the final report to try and make news, push the .08 debate, etc.
2. Can you share your copy of the PERF materials on Dennis Kinney with
Christa.
3. Can you touch base w/Robin on the Drug one-page...we should try and
share something w/Rahm by tomorrow's crime meeting.
4. Can you talk to Ed (Bill and Julie) and remind them that we'll
probably go with the GFSA report Friday -- and maybe leak it Thursday.
Will they have Q/As and any other necessary paper ready. (Let me confirm
w/Rahm before you do this.)
5. More generally
-- Drug Testing/Drivers License. We should have a better sense of where
we are on this before the Gingrich announcement on 4/30.
-- Missing Children. You should be thinking about possible announcements
for next month on this.
Thanks,
Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:21-APR-1998 14:08:30.00
SUBJECT: Needles
TO: Laura Emmett ( CN=Laura Emmett/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Sarah A. Bianchi ( CN=Sarah A. Bianchi/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Do either of you have the HHS press release on needle exchange or any
related talking points? I'm getting lots of calls from crime/drug types,
and I'd like to be saying the right things.
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:22-APR-1998 14:55:59.00
SUBJECT: Re: April Ryan
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Proof that we need new juvie briefing materials for BNR...jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/22/98
02:54 PM
Bruce N. Reed
04/22/98 02:48:37 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Re: April Ryan
It's more important that you get something to me so I don't sound like an
idiot when I talk to her. What exactly are we doing Friday?
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:22-APR-1998 14:21:12.00
SUBJECT: April Ryan
TO: Bruce N. Reed ( CN=Bruce N. Reed/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
BR:
Got a call from an April Ryan at Sheridan Broadcasting. She said she'll
be speaking w/you later today on juvie stuff and wanted some background
beforehand. Anything you want to make sure I say or get to her?
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:22-APR-1998 12:08:40.00
SUBJECT: Tech Miscellany
TO: CHOI A ( CHOI_A @ Al @ CD @ VAXGTWY [ UNKNOWN 1) (VPO)
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Jim Kohlenberger ( CN=Jim Kohlenberger/O=OVP @ OVP [ UNKNOWN ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Jim:
Couple of quick things:
(1) OMB is coming over to my office at 3pm to advise me of some technology
related report that ONDCP is about to put out -- and which OMB believes
has spending implications for the agencies. You or one of you techies may
be interested in sitting in.
(2) At today's crime meeting, I put DOJ and Treasury on notice that you
folks were pulling together a crime tech event in May, and that they
should look into what funds they may have for state and local tech
transfer, training, etc. They also pointed out that Senator Lott had
designated the week of May 11th as technology week, and that this would be
a great time to a huge crime tech event (perhaps including a few of their
own tech projects). This is news to me, but may not be to you.
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:22-APR-1998 12:02:13.00
SUBJECT: Crime Tech
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Can you send a copy of the materials distributed at Monday's crime tech
meeting to Beth and Tino at Treasury, Ricki and Kent at DOJ, and Chuck at
ONDCP. Also, shoot a copy over to Franklin Urtega (sp?) at OSTP.
Thanks...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:22-APR-1998 11:50:08.00
SUBJECT: Re: Flint Delegation
TO: Mona G. Mohib ( CN=Mona G. Mohib/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Mona:
You've already got me down on 4/29 at 1 lam to speak to some other Mayor...?
Jose'
Clinton Presidential Records
Automated Records Management System
[EMAIL] and Tape Restoration Project [Email]
This is not a presidential record. This is used as an administrative
marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff.
This marker identifies a responsive email, already made available
within another collection.
Collection: Elena Kagan Systematic Project
Bucket: OPD
Creation Date: 1998-04-22
Subject: Tobacco and Drugs
Creator: Jose Cerda III
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:22-APR-1998 09:41:12.00
SUBJECT: Tobacco and Drugs
TO: Laura Emmett ( CN=Laura Emmett/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
forgot to put your name on this
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/22/98
09:40 AM
Jose Cerda III
04/22/98 09:38:33 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
Elena Kagan/OPD/EOP, Cynthia A. Rice/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Tobacco and Drugs
EK/CR:
Here's the quick Q/A you requested w/bullets on our drug strategy. I've
also re-tooled a tobacco/drug Q/A that Cynthia and I worked on last week.
It may or may not work. One thing I didn't include that may be relevant
is that Gingrich and the House R's -- despite what they're saying now --
our the ones that tried to cut the Safe and Drug-Free Schools program by
50% in 1994. We're the ones who saved it. As you know, this program
funds anti-drug and parents programs in 97% of the nation's school district
S.
Let me know if you need anything else on this...jc3
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Drug and Tobacco
Questions and Answers
April 22, 1998
Q:
What exactly is the President's strategy on drugs?
A.
This past February President Clinton released the 1998 National Drug Control Strategy, a
comprehensive ten-year plan to reduce drug use and availability by 50% -- to a historic
new low. The strategy is backed by a $17 billion anti-drug budget, the largest ever
presented to Congress, with a $1.1 billion increase over last year's budget.
While the strategy incorporates specific goals and objectives in the areas of drug
treatment and prevention, domestic law enforcement, interdiction, and international
programs, its number one goal is to educate and enable our youth to reject illegal drugs as
well as alcohol and tobacco. That is why the largest budget increases (15% over last
year's funding levels) are targeted for this purpose.
Key initiatives in this year's drug strategy include:
Protecting Kids:
$195 Million National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to make sure that when
kids turn on the television or surf the "net," they learn about the dangers of drugs.
$50 Million for School Drug Prevention Coordinators to improve and expand the
Safe and Drug-Free Schools program by hiring more than 1,000 new prevention
professionals to work with thousands of schools in preventing drug use.
Strengthening Our Borders:
$163 Million for Border Patrol to hire 1,000 new Border Patrol officers and for
"force multiplying" technology.
$54 Million for Advanced Technology for the Customs Service to deploy
advanced technologies, such as X-ray systems and remote video surveillance.
$75.4 Million to Support Interdiction Efforts in the Andean region and Caribbean,
and to train Mexican counterdrug
forces.
Strengthening Law Enforcement:
$38 Million to Crack Down on Methamphetamine and Heroin by hiring 100 new
DEA agents, expanding the Administration's anti-methamphetamine initiative,
and targeting heroin traffickers.
Breaking the Cycle of Drugs and Crime:
$85 Million to Promote Coerced Abstinence to help state and local governments
implement drug testing, treatment, and graduated sanctions for drug offenders.
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Reducing the Supply of Drugs and Enhancing Multinational Cooperation:
$45 Million for International Programs for the Department of State to support
nations involved in interdiction and counterdrug law enforcement.
Closing the Treatment Gap:
$200 Million Increase for Substance Abuse Block Grants to help states close the
treatment gap.
Q.
What is your response to the New York Times article today linking tobacco and
marijuana use? Doesn't this make the case for linking your efforts to cut teen
smoking with efforts to cut teen drug use?
A.
This Administration has long recognized that cigarettes, alcohol and illegal drugs all
pose a serious and common threat to our youth. Studies have shown that kids who
make it to their 21st birthday without having smoked a cigarette, taken a drink or
turned to drugs are almost certain to avoid chemical dependency throughout their
lives. That is why our goal must be to keep teenagers from having that first drink,
trying a cigarette or experimenting with illegal drugs before they are old enough to
know better and to realize the consequences of their decisions.
President Clinton has done much to get the message to teenagers on all of these
fronts. In addition to pushing for tobacco legislation to help cut teenage smoking by
up to 60%, the primary goal of his national drug strategy is to cut teenage drug use in
half. He has also pushed states to adopt zero tolerance policies for underage drinking
and driving and launched the first-ever paid media campaign to make sure that every
time a teenager turns on the TV, listens to the radio or surfs the "net, they will learn about
the dangers of drugs.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:23-APR-1998 17:46:14.00
SUBJECT: minor edits...one addition..send to EK
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
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Youth Violence Roundtable
Questions and Answers
April 24, 1998
Q.
Why is the President having a roundtable discussion on youth violence today? And
what is the President hoping to accomplish with this meeting?
A.
In the wake of the tragedy in Jonesboro, Arkansas last month, President Clinton asked the
Attorney General and Secretary of Education to convene a panel of experts to discuss the
recent school shootings in Jonesboro, West Paducah, Kentucky, and Pearl, Mississippi.
More specifically, he asked that they look into the common features of these tragic
shootings and to try and learn what can be done to prevent such incidents from occurring
in the future.
In response, on April 7th the Justice Department brought together an initial group of
experts on youth violence. Today's roundtable will allow the President and First Lady to
continue the discussion with these experts and hear firsthand about what is working in
communities across the country to prevent youth violence and tragedies such as
Jonesboro.
The truth is we already know much about the youth crime problem in America, and
hopefully today's roundtable will help us to continue to build consensus on how to
address this important issue.
Reducing youth crime and violence are a top priority for President Clinton. That is why
last year he forwarded a comprehensive anti-gang and juvenile crime strategy to the
Congress. Among other things, the President's strategy would help communities
replicate Boston's strategy of tough, targeted deterrence and better gang prevention.
Through this combination, police and prosecutors in Boston literally disarmed the gangs
and brought juvenile gun murders to a halt. We should help others communities do the
same.
Q.
Who participated in today's roundtable? Why were they selected?
A.
The participants in today's panel are well-known throughout the country as experts in the
field of youth violence. Their backgrounds cover a broad range expertise, including: law
enforcement, child psychology, public health, youth mediation, criminology, and juvenile
delinquency prevention. The Attorney General, Education Secretary Riley, and Treasury
Deputy Secretary Summers will also participate.
Today's panelists are:
James Backstrom, County Attorney in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Shay Bilchik, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
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Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice
James Fox, Dean of the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University
Dennis Kenney, Associate Director, Police Executive Research Forum
Azim Khamisa, President of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation
Dr. Steven Marans, professor of child psychoanalysis at the Child Study Center, Yale
University School of Medicine.
William Modzeleski, Director of the U.S. Department of Education Safe and Drug-Free
Schools Program
Ruben Ortega, Chief of Police, Salt Lake City, Utah
Edna Povich, Vice President of the Center for Dispute Resolution
Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith, Associate Dean for Faculty Development
Dr. Mark Rosenberg, Director, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Center
for Disease Control and Prevention
Frank Sanchez Jr., Director of Delinquency Prevention for the Boys and Girls Clubs
Antonio Sanford, junior at Martin Luther King Law and Public Service Magnet High
School, Cleveland, OH.
Kate Stetzner, Principal, Margaret Leary Elementary School, Butte, Montana
Steven Teret, Professor of Health and Public Policy, Johns Hopkins School of Public
Health
Q:
The horrible tragedies of Jonesboro, Paducah, and Pearl all involved gun violence at
schools. Moreover, there have been some troubling studies recently released on
current levels of school violence. What has the Administration done to date to
promote school safety and help reduce violence in and near our schools?
A:
While we currently have comprehensive juvenile crime and youth violence legislation
before the Congress, school safety has been a priority since the start of this
Administration. Some of the important steps we have taken include:
Improving Safe and Drug Free Schools -- In 1994, we expanded the Drug-Free Schools Program to
include security and violence prevention as key parts of the program. Now, the new Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Program provides support for violence and drug prevention programs to 97% of the nation's school districts, and
helps keep violence, drugs and alcohol away from students and out of schools.
Enforcing Zero Tolerance for Guns and Other Weapons in Schools -- President Clinton
signed into law the
Gun-Free Schools Act and issued a directive requiring all schools that receive federal funds to enforce "zero tolerance"
for guns. If a student brings a gun to school, that student will be expelled for a year. Now, every state in the
nation has now passed a tough "zero tolerance" policy, and in the 1995-96 school year, an estimated 6,000 students
were expelled for bringing weapons to schools -- mostly for guns.
Encouraging Schools and Localities to Promote Discipline Studies show that schools with serious discipline
problems are more likely to have serious crime problems. That is why this Administration has encouraged
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innovative policies that promote discipline and respect in our schools. We have distributed guidelines and studies on
successful efforts by communities to require school uniforms, enforce curfews, and crack down on truancy.
Combined with efforts to work with local law enforcement, involve parents, and keep schools opens later and on
weekends, these policies can help promote respect and maintain order in our schools.
Keeping Handguns Out of the Hands of Our Children -- As part of the 1994 Crime Act, President Clinton signed into
law the Youth Handgun Safety Act that makes it a federal offense to transfer a handgun to a juvenile, or for a juvenile
under the age of 18 to possess a handgun or handgun ammunition in most circumstances. And to make sure adults
complied, this year we required all federal gun dealers to post signs and issue written notices about the provisions of
this law.
Providing Child Safety Locks for Handguns -- We have also worked to make sure that child safety locks are provided
with all handguns. The President directed his federal agencies to provide child safety locks to all of our federal law
enforcement officers. And following the President's lead, eight of the nation's largest gun manufacturers have
agreed to provide child safety locks with all of their handguns.
Keeping Handguns Out of the Hands of Our Children -- As part of the 1994 Crime Act, I signed into law the Youth Handgun
Safety Act that makes it a federal offense to transfer a handgun to a juvenile, or for a juvenile under the age of 18 to possess
a handgun or handgun ammunition in most circumstances. And to make sure adults complied, this year we required all
federal gun dealers to post signs and issue written notices about the provisions of this law.
Providing Child Safety Locks for Handguns -- We have also worked to make sure that child safety locks are provided with all
handguns. I made sure that they were provided to all of our federal law enforcement officers, and I was pleased that eight
of the nation's largest gun manufacturers followed our lead and agreed to provide child safety locks as well.
Q:
Does the Administration intend to introduce new legislation to provide tougher penalties for violent youth, to treat
more juveniles as adults, or perhaps to further restrict youth access to guns?
A:
Last year, the President forwarded a comprehensive anti-gang and juvenile crime strategy to the Congress, and it addresses
many of these issues. It would, for instance: treats gangs like organized crime by expanding the use of
racketeering statutes for gang-related offenses; add to the list of crimes that juveniles could be
prosecuted as adults and give prosecutors greater flexibility to do so; and ban violent juveniles
from owning guns for life. The President believes we should debate and consider all of these
issues. However, our first priority, must be to do everything we can -- with or without new
legislation -- to help communities save young lives and prevent juvenile crime and violence
from happening in the first place.
One way to do this is through tough, targeted deterrence and better prevention. For example, in
Boston, Federal, state and local law enforcement -- and the entire criminal justice system, police, prosecutors, probation
officers and courts -- worked together to deliver and enforce a tough, targeted message on gun violence. They literally
disarmed the gangs, and brought juvenile gun murders to a halt for a two and a half years.
By combining this type of tough, targeted enforcement with schools that are open later and on weekends, when most
violent youth crime occurs -- we can prevent youth crime and violence before it happens. That is why the
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Administration's juvenile crime bill and budget includes funds to replicate Boston's success in other cities. Specifically,
it
calls for more than $200 million for local prosecutors, probation officers and special court programs; more than $200 million
to keep schools open later; and $28 million to hire more ATF agents and expand gun tracing efforts that help identify illegal
gun traffickers.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [OPD])
CREATION DATE/TIME:23-APR-1998 14:37:47.00
SUBJECT: Re: Can someone please confirm w/ Treasury who they are sending to meeting if it is at 4pm.
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Ray Kelly...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:23-APR-1998 15:15:07.00
SUBJECT: Correction
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Michelle Crisci ( CN=Michelle Crisci/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Treasury just called to say that Larry Summers will be coming instead of
Ray Kelly...jc3
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:23-APR-1998 17:49:24.00
SUBJECT: Just Say NO honorary chair
TO: Jonathan H. Schnur ( CN=Jonathan H. Schnur/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
JS:
I'm not familiar with these guys, though they seem harmless enough (just
say no, Rangel, etc). You may want to check with someone at ONDCP who
knows these prevention groups better than me maybe Ricia maybe Chuck
Blanchard, their counsel he's reliabe jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/23/98
05:46 PM
Jonathan H. Schnur
04/23/98 05:24:18 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP, Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Just Say NO honorary chair
what do you both think? -- jon
Forwarded by Jonathan H. Schnur/OPD/EOP on 04/23/98
05:27 PM
RACHAEL E. SULLIVAN @
OVP
04/23/98 05:08:07 PM
Record Type: Record
To: Sue R. Greenberg/OVP, Susan M. Liss/OVP, Monica M. Dixon/OVP, Jonathan
H. Schnur/OPD/EOP @ EOP
cc: Aimee M. Malnati/OVP, Paul A. Tuchmann/OVP, Lisa M. Brown/OVP
Subject:
Just Say NO honorary chair
I'm resending this because I haven't heard back from anyone. PLEASE
ADVISE. Thank you.
Forwarded by Rachael E. Sullivan/OVP on 04/23/98
05:36 PM
RACHAEL E.
SULLIVAN
04/21/98 11:15:06 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
Sue R. Greenberg/OVP, Susan M. Liss/OVP, Monica M. Dixon/OVP, Jonathan
H. Schnur/OPD/EOP @ EOP
cc: Aimee M. Malnati/OVP, Paul A. Tuchmann/OVP
Subject:
Just Say NO honorary chair
Counsel's office has forwarded a request for the VP and Mrs. Gore to serve
as hon. chairs of the relaunch of Just Say No International as "YOUTH
POWER." Although you should have already rec'd paper on this, to refresh
your memories, it is an announcement event of the new name/renewed
mission of the organization on May 14th at the National Press Club
followed by a reception hosted by Sen. Nighthorse Campbell and Rep. Rangel.
We need an answer ASAP on whether we should do this. Please respond -- and
if you need more info. let me know. Thank you!
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:23-APR-1998 20:25:41.00
SUBJECT: Re: Updated Draft of Rahm Doc
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I think this is pretty good...we'll play w/it some tomorrow, and shoot
towards getting the Rahmster something by COB many thanks...jc3
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Understanding the Jonesboro Tragedy
How do you explain an 11- and 13-year old (Andrew Golden and Mitchell Johnson)
opening fire on their classmates and teachers -- literally using them as target practice?
You don't. You simply can't make sense of this senseless shooting.
Maybe the best we can do is to recommit ourselves -- as parents, as teachers, as
responsible adults -- to confront those things in our society that contribute to this type of
violence. For instance:
The Media and Entertainment Industry -- Kids today grow up watching
hundreds of murders being committed on television and in movies. They see
simple conflicts resolved with weapons, and they are taught that violence is both
fun and funny.
Access to High-Powered Weapons -- We have more than 200 million firearms in
our country, and too many of them are kept unlocked and loaded. One report
from the Department of Justice estimated that more than third of gun-owning
households kept handguns unlocked and loaded.
Role of Responsible Adults -- And too few kids spend time with responsible
adults that can teach them right from wrong and reinforce common sense values.
Instead, they spend hours glued to the TV, the gameboy or walkman -- or even
worse, unsupervised and on the streets.
More responsibility is required from all us on all these issues. So if we can't make sense
of this senseless shooting, if we can't undo the harm that's already been done, let's
recommit ourselves to responsibly address the issue of youth violence.
The Need for School Safety
One of our first priorities should be school safety. Last week, the President released a
survey by the Education Department showing that 90% our public schools are free from
serious crime and safer than the community at large. Specifically, it found that:
43% of schools reported no incidents of crime. And most schools -- or 80% --
reported 5 or fewer crimes.
47% of schools reported less serious crimes to law enforcement. This includes an
estimated 190,000 physical attacks or fights without a weapon, 116,000 incidents of
thefts or larceny, and 98,000 incidents of vandalism.
10% of schools reported serious violent crimes. This includes an estimated 11,000
physical attacks or fights in which a weapon was used, 7,000 robberies, and 4,000 rapes
or other types of sexual assault.
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That's good news. But within about 2 weeks, the Departments of Justice and Education
will release another study on school safety that compares student victimization in 1989
with 1995. And while the study shows that overall crime in our schools has remained
relatively stable during that period, the study also shows that there are more gang crimes
and gun-related incidents that take place in and near our schools.
The changing nature of crime in our schools is why the President has supported "zero
tolerance" policies in our schools. At least week's school safety announcement, the
Superintendent of the Alexandria Public Schools (Herb Berg) talked about how "zero
tolerance" had played an important role at TC Williams High School. In the first year
that "zero tolerance" was implemented, expulsions and suspensions increased. But once
students got the message that weapons and drugs would not be tolerated, their behavior
changed. Suspension-related incidents have now dropped by 40% over the past 2 years,
and TC Williams -- a large, urban and diverse school -- has its crime problem in check.
By the start of next school year, the Administration will release an Annual Report on
School Safety that we hope will help parents and principals better understand -- and solve
-- their crime problems. It will include: an analysis of all existing national school crime
data and an overview of state and local crime reporting; examples of schools and
strategies that are successfully reducing school violence, drug use, and class disruption;
actions that parents can take locally to combat school crime, including a local safety
checklist; and a description of resources available to schools and communities to help
create safe, disciplined, and drug-free schools.
Reducing Juvenile Crime and Youth Violence
We also need to focus on doing everything we can to prevent juvenile crime and violence
in the first place. We can -- and should -- spend time talking about prosecuting juveniles
as adults, making their records available, building more detention centers, but what we
really need to focus on is tough, targeted deterrence.
According to Justice Department data, more than 25% of the juvenile murderers in this
country can be found in 5 cities (Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Detroit and
Baltimore). Each of these cities has 100 or more of the known juvenile murders in this
country. Just think what we could to reduce juvenile crime and violence if we targeted
our efforts in these cities -- if we did in each of these cities what Boston did.
In Boston, Federal, state and local law enforcement worked together to deliver a tough,
targeted message on gun violence -- and literally disarmed the gangs. In fact, no juvenile
was killed with a firearm for a 2 ½ year period.
They did this by identifying the 1,300 juveniles in 60 to 70 gangs that were responsible
for virtually all of the youth homicides in Boston; giving them message that law
enforcement wouldn't tolerate any shootings or stabbings; and enforcing the full force of
law on anyone who broke the rules.
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School Violence
Questions and Answers
April 1, 1998
Record on School Safety
Q:
Mr. President, what has the Administration done to date to promote school safety
and help reduce violence in and near our schools? Are you confident that your
Administration has paid enough attention to this issue?
A:
Absolutely. While we currently have comprehensive juvenile crime and youth violence
legislation before the Congress, school safety has been a priority since the start of my
Administration. Some of the important steps we have taken include:
Improving Safe and Drug Free Schools -- In 1994, we expanded the Drug-Free Schools Program to
include security and violence prevention as key parts of the program. Now, the new Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program
provides support for violence and drug prevention programs to 97% of the nation's school districts, and helps keep violence,
drugs and alcohol away from students and out of schools.
Enforcing Zero Tolerance for Guns and Other Weapons in Schools I signed into law the Gun-Free Schools Act and
issued a directive requiring all schools that receive federal funds to enforce "zero tolerance" for guns. If a student brings a
gun to school, that student will be expelled for a year. Now, every state in the nation has now passed a tough "zero
tolerance" policies, and an estimated 6,000 students have been expelled for bringing weapons to schools -- mostly for guns.
Encouraging Schools and Localities to Promote Discipline Studies show that schools with serious discipline
problems are more likely to have serious crime problems. That is why my Administration has encouraged innovative
policies that promote discipline and respect in our schools. We have distributed guidelines and studies on successful efforts
by communities to require school uniforms, enforce curfews, and crack down on truancy. Combined with efforts to work
with local law enforcement, involve parents and keep schools opens later and on weekends, these policies can help promote
respect and maintain order in our schools.
Keeping Handguns Out of the Hands of Our Children -- As part of the 1994 Crime Act, I signed into law the Youth
Handgun Safety Act that makes it a federal offense to transfer a handgun to a juvenile, or for a juvenile under the age of 18
to possess a handgun or handgun ammunition in most circumstances. And to make sure adults complied, this year we
required all federal gun dealers to post signs and issue written notices about the provisions of this law.
Providing Child Safety Locks for Handguns. We have also worked to make sure that child safety locks are provided
with all handguns. I made sure that they were provided to all of our federal law enforcement officers, and I was pleased
that eight of the nation's largest gun manufacturers followed our lead and agreed to provide child safety locks as well.
Juvenile Crime and Youth Violence
Q:
Mr. President what more does the Administration plan to do to prevent juvenile crime and youth violence? Do
you intend to introduce new legislation to provide tougher penalties for violent
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youth, to treat more juveniles as adults, or perhaps to further restrict youth access
to guns?
A:
Last year, I forwarded a comprehensive anti-gang and juvenile crime strategy to the
Congress, and it addresses many of these issues. It would, for instance: treats gangs like
organized crime by expanding the use of racketeering statutes for gang-related offenses;
add to the list of crimes that juveniles could be prosecuted as adults and give prosecutors
greater flexibility to do so; and ban violent juveniles from owning guns for life. We
should debate and consider these and other similar issues before the Congress.
However, our first priority, must be to do everything we can to help communities save
young lives and prevent juvenile crime and violence from happening in the first place.
And the truth is: we already know that tough, targeted deterrence and better prevention
will do this..
For example, in Boston, Federal, state and local law enforcement -- and the entire
criminal justice system, police, prosecutors, probation officers and courts -- worked
together to deliver a tough, targeted message on gun violence. They did this by
identifying the 1,300 juveniles in 60 to 70 gangs that were responsible for virtually all of
the youth homicides in Boston; giving them the message that law enforcement wouldn't
tolerate any shootings or stabbings; and using the full force of law on anyone who broke
the rules. The result: the gangs were literally disarmed, and no juvenile was killed with a
firearm for a 2 ½ year period.
By combining this type of tough, targeted enforcement -- with schools that are open later
and on weekends, when most violent youth crime occurs -- we can prevent youth crime
and violence before it happens. That is why my juvenile crime bill and budget includes
funds to replicate Boston's success in other cities. Specifically, I have called for more
than $200 million for local prosecutors, probation officers and special court programs;
more than $200 million to keep schools open later; and $28 million to hire more ATF
agents and expand our gun tracing efforts that help identify illegal gun suppliers.
Just imagine the number of young lives we could save if we expanded Boston's
successful efforts to the handful of cities with serious juvenile crime and violence
problems. Think of it: 85% of cities report no juvenile murders, while 5 of our largest
cities (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit and Baltimore) account for a full 25%
of the juvenile murders in the country (or more than 500 murders). That's why enforcing
tough, targeted deterrence in these cities and others must be our number one priority.
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Youth Violence Roundtable
April 24, 1998
Reacting to The Tragedies in Jonesboro, Paducah and Pearl
Yes, common elements. There are some similarities between the tragic shootings in
Jonesboro, Paducah and Pearl. In each of these cases, the alleged offenders knew their
victims, had access to firearms, involved other juveniles and -- perhaps most importantly
-- exhibited warning signs that went unnoticed.
But multiple shootings rare. School shootings like these, however, are very rare.
Moreover, almost no homicides occur in schools, and 90% of public schools do not report
serious crimes to law enforcement. Also, less than one percent of students actually
report taking a gun to school.
Lessons about changing culture. Still, we cannot overlook these tragedies as statistical
anomolies. They tell us much about the changing and more violent youth culture --
about young people who grow up disconnected from their communities. They grow up
watching hundreds of murders being committed on television, movies and video games.
They see simple conflicts resolved with weapons, and they do not have responsible adults
in their lives to teach them differently.
Broad response to all youth violence required. Our response must be to recommit
ourselves to take on the larger problem of youth violence -- and to do everthing we can to
make all types of youth violence a rarity.
Responding to Youth Violence
Do What We Know Works. We already have tremendous knowledge on the types of
efforts that communities across the country are implementing to turn back the tide of
youth violence. This should be our starting point for any response..
Zero Tolerance for Gangs and Guns. Our first priority should be to take on the gangs
and guns that have fueled the surge in youth violence since the mid 1980s. And we
should start by looking at Boston's comprehensive attack on youth violence. Through a
combination of tough, targeted deterence and better gang prevention, police and
prosecutors in Boston literally disarmed the gangs and brought juvenile gun murders to a
halt. We should help others communities do the same.
Promote Discipline. Schools with serious discipline problems are more likely to have serious crime and violence
problems. That is why we should encourage innovative policies that promote discipline and respect in our schools. Many
communities have started to require school uniforms, enforce curfews, and crack down on truancy. Combined with
efforts to work with local law enforcement, involve parents and keep schools opens later and on weekends, these policies
can help promote respect and maintain order in our schools
Keep Children in School and Out of Trouble. A majority of violent youth crimes are
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commited between 3 and 8pm when young people are on the streets and unsuperivsed.
We need to do more to keep youth in school and with responsible adults.
Cut Off Youth Access to Guns. Too many young people today have eassy access to
firearms. Too often children can find guns that are not properly stored at home or
purchase them on the streets from illegal gun traffickers. We can do much more to make
sure that parents store their firearms safely, and we can do much more to crack down on
adults that traffick firearms to our youth.
Build Strong Families and Communities. But perhaps more than anything, we need
help build stronger families and communities. A recent study from the University of
Chicago helps show that communities with a common sense of values -- and with adults
that are willing to reinforce those values -- have lower rates of crime and violence.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:23-APR-1998 12:16:39.00
SUBJECT: THIS WEEK'S RADIO ADDRESS
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FYI...jc3
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Round Table on Youth Violence
April 24, 1998
Announcement: Today, the President met with a panel of experts on youth violence to discuss
the recent school shootings and announced that the Department of Education will be releasing a
study on the Gun-Free Schools Act. The study will show that all states have passed legislation
to implement "zero tolerance" for guns in schools, and that 7,435 students were expelled during
the 1996-97 school year for bringing a firearm to school.
Meeting With Experts on Youth Violence and School Safety
Following up on his remarks after the Jonesboro shooting, the President will meet with a panel of
experts on youth violence and school safety. In preparation for this meeting, these experts
recently met with the Attorney General and Secretary of Education and highlighted the following
points:
Yes, common elements. There are some similarities between the tragic shootings in
Jonesboro, Paducah and Pearl. In each of these cases, the alleged offenders knew their
victims, had access to firearms, involved other juveniles and -- perhaps most importantly
-- exhibited warning signs that went unnoticed.
Multiple shootings rare. School shootings like these, however, are very rare.
Moreover, almost no homicides occur in schools, and 90% of public schools do not report
serious crimes to law enforcement. Also, less than one percent of students actually
report taking a gun to school.
Lessons about a changing culture. We should not overlook these tragedies as
statistical anomalies. They tell us much about the a changing and more violent youth
culture -- about young people who grow up disconnected from their communities and
from responsible adults who can teach them right from wrong.
Broad response to all youth violence required. While we must to continue to review
these particular cases and further study violence in rural America, our response must be to
take on the larger problem of youth violence -- violence in the media, youth access to
firearms, increased accountability, violence prevention and media and more.
The Gun-Free Schools Act
The Gun-Free Schools Act, which President Clinton fought for and signed into law in 1994,
generally requires that all states receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act to expel students who bring a firearm to school for a period of at least one year. The report
that will be released by the Department of Education details how states implemented the Act
during the 1996-97. Key findings include:
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More expulsions reported. 7,435 students were expelled during the 1996-97 school
year for bringing a firearm to school (or .146 per 1,000 students). This is an increase
from the estimated 6,627 expulsions last year.
Handguns most popular firearm. Of the 3,355 expulsions were the type of firearms
was identified, 59% involved handguns, 7% involved rifles and the remaining 34%
involved some other type of firearms (bombs, grenades, starter pistols, rockets).
High Schools students most likely to carry a firearm. Of the 5,461 expulsions were
the student's school level was reported, 57% were in high school, 35% were in junior high
and 8% were in elementary school.
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:23-APR-1998 17:30:44.00
SUBJECT: Per your request
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Possible $ for crime tech goodies jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/23/98
05:29 PM
Kevin P. Cichetti
04/23/98 05:29:14 PM
Record Type: Record
To: Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP, Kenneth L. Schwartz/OMB/EOP
cc:
Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
Subject:
Per your request
ONDCP (through its contracting agent) has obligated $5 million of the $13
million provided by Congress for the technology transfer program. Plans
are in the works to obligate another $3-$4 million in the very near
future. Therefore, it seems that approximately $4 million is available
for other purposes.
Please let me know if you require any additional information.
KPC
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CREATION DATE/TIME:23-APR-1998 19:37:26.00
SUBJECT: Weekly -- Part II of III
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Laura: more weekly items
Crime -- Chicago Gang Ordinance -- On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to
hear the City of Chicago's defense of an anti-loitering statute that it
passed in 1992, and which the Illinois Supreme Court had ruled was
impermissibly vague and violating due process (Chicago V. Morales). The
ordinance authorizes police officers to order individuals loitering in
public places to disperse if the officer "reasonably believes" any of the
individuals belongs to a street gang. Individuals who refuse to abide by
the officers order could be arrested and, if convicted, sentenced up to 6
months in prisons, a $500 fine or 120 hours of community service. The
Chicago ordinance was challenged by the Illinois chapter of the ACLU.
Amicus briefs were filed by : (1) a coalition of community organizations
in Chicago; (2) the major national associations representing local
government officials including, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National
League of Cities, National Association of Counties, and International
Association of Chiefs of Police; and (3) 13 of the states.
The Chicago ordinance is similar to other efforts that cities and law
enforcement have used to crack down on gangs (e.g., Los Angeles' use of
individual restraining orders to disrupt gang presence on city streets),
and in which we have taken an interest. We are schedule to meet with Rahm
and Chuck Ruff next week to discuss this issue further.
Drugs -- Republican Task Force on Drugs -- On Thursday, April 30th,
Speaker Gingrich, Representatives Hastert and Portman, and other House
Republicans will unveil a national drug strategy and call for the passage
of about 12 different pieces of anti-drug legislation throughout the
remainder of the Congressional calendar. We do not have any specific
details on these bills, but the tentative list includes: (1) the Drug-Free
Parents and Youth Empowerment Act; (2) Marijuana Abuse Initiatives
(medical marijuana opposition); (3) Drug-Free Workplace Act; (4) Drug-Free
America Commission Act; (5) Drug-Free Prisons and Jails Act; (6) Drug-Free
Schools Performance Act; (7) Drug-Free Professional and Olympic Athlete
Responsibility Resolution; (8) Drug-Free Teenage Drives Act; (9) Drug-Free
Congressional Leadership Resolution; (10) Drug Czar Reauthorization Act;
(11) Drug-Free Borders and Hemisphere Act; and (12) Drug-Free Communities
and National Clearinghouse Act.
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CREATION DATE/TIME:23-APR-1998 17:51:20.00
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1pm is fine...I'll be there...jc3
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CREATION DATE/TIME:24-APR-1998 18:35:43.00
SUBJECT: Updated Draft of Rahm Doc
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RB: here it goes...jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/24/98
06:34 PM
Scott L. Chronister 04/24/98 04:51:33 PM
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To:
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cc:
Charles A. Blanchard/ONDCP/EOP, David J. Rivait/ONDCP/EOP
Subject:
Updated Draft of Rahm Doc
Chuck Blanchard asked me to send ONDCP's edits directly to you on the
Gingrich drugs rebuttal. The only suggested edits we have are in the
section titled "Cut Drug Programs Targeted at At-Risk Yourh by 20%." The
proposed edits are as follows:
o Change Title to: "Cut Drug Programs Targeted at Communities and Youthes
by 61%"
o Line 2: should read "Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Block
Grant"
Line 3: change $43 million [drug-related cut in block grant] to $60
million [total block grant cut]
o Line 5: change 30% [this includes funds appropriated to CSAT for the
block grant] to 61% below the FY95 level.
Line 6: change 10% to 23% below the FY95 level
o
Line 6: change 16% to 14% less than the President's proposed budget.
Line 8: edit sentence beginning "These services..." to read "These
services are targeted primarily to communities and youthes."
o Line 9: delete sentence beginning "In addition to the cuts..." [applied
research was part of the KDA proposal put forward by the Administration]
If you have any questions about these edits, I can be reached at 395-5520.
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04/24/98 04:24 PM
David J. Rivait
04/24/98 01:59:42 PM
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Updated Draft of Rahm Doc
Forwarded by David J. Rivait/ONDCP/EOP on 04/24/98
01:58 PM
Charles A. Blanchard
04/24/98 10:42:17 AM
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cc:
Subject:
Updated Draft of Rahm Doc
Could you quickly review this document for accuracy. Rahm wants this
finalized by the end of the day.
Forwarded by Charles A. Blanchard/ONDCP/EOP on
04/24/98 10:40 AM
Jose Cerda III
04/24/98 10:21:29 AM
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cc:
Subject:
Updated Draft of Rahm Doc
here it is jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/24/98
10:22 AM
Robin J. Bachman
04/23/98 08:16:32 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP, Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
cc:
Thomas D. Janenda/WHO/EOP
Subject:
Updated Draft of Rahm Doc
So, here's where I am. I need to finish the end section. I'd like to
talk to Janenda about how to frame that one (gateway drugs) since Gingrich
keeps talking tobacco and drugs.
Also, Leanne, I need a little help on the prison bit. I tried to find it
today, but came up with only that conference report language you saw.
Robin
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When Speaker Gingrich Talks About Drugs, Remember
He Leads the Republican Congress That
VOTED AGAINST DRUG-FREE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Voted TWICE to Cut Safe and Drug-Free Schools by 50%. In 1995, the House voted
twice to cut the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program by $266 million or 50% in FY96. The
Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program provides support for violence and drug prevention
programs to 97% of the nation's school districts. Schools use these funds to keep violence,
drugs and alcohol away from students and out of schools. [FY95 Rescissions Bill, House Vote
#346, 5/18/95; Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations, House Vote #626, 8/4/95]
Cut Drug Programs Targeted at At-Risk Youth by 30%. In 1995, the Republican Congress
cut the President's FY96 budget request for the Substance Abuse and Prevention Block Grant
by $43 million. This money goes directly to states for substance abuse treatment.
Additionally, the Republican Congress cut funding for HHS' Center for Substance Abuse
Prevention (CSAP) by 30% below the FY95 level. And funding for the Center for Substance
Abuse Treatment (CSAT) was cut 10% below the FY95 level; 16% less that the President's
proposed budget. CSAP and CSAT are the lead federal agencies whose sole and specific
mandate is drug abuse prevention and treatment. These services are targeted to populations
most in need, especially high risk youth and young people involved in the criminal justice
system. In addition to the cuts, the Republican Congress weakened and redirected critical
dollars that serve children from CSAP and CSAT services to applied research projects.
[ONDCP and OMB Budget Offices; SAMHSA]
HAS SHOWN NO LEADERSHIP ON DRUG TESTING
Has Shown No Leadership -- More Than Three Years After Speaker-Elect Gingrich's
Unfounded Accusations Against the White House Staff and More Than a Year After
Signing the Resolution, A Hill Drug Testing Plan Is Still Not in Place. In December 1994,
after stating that the White House was staffed with numerous former drug users, Representative
Gingrich was unable to provide any evidence to backup his claim and was reminded that the
White House has a comprehensive drug testing program for its employees, which Congress
does not. The Speaker-elect pledged to implement a drug testing plan for the House. In
January 1997, the House passed a resolution to "develop. a system for drug testing of House
Members, officers, or employees that is comparable in scope to the system for drug testing in
the executive branch." More than a year after the resolution, no plan is in place. [H Res
5, House Vote #6, 1/7/97]
Provided No Money to Drug Test Teenage Drivers. The Clinton Administration's Youth,
Drugs and Driving Initiative which provides for a demonstration program to drug testing
teenagers before receiving a drivers license, was included in the FY98 Transportation
Appropriations bill. The Republican Congress voted to zero fund this program that would
deter drug use, promote driving safety and reduce drug-impaired driving. [FY98 Transportation
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HAS REPEATEDLY REFUSED TO CLOSE THE REVOLVING DOOR
[Leanne?? Help??] Blocked Efforts to Allow Federal Prison Funds to Aid Drug Testing in
State Prisons. The President fought for and signed the legislation requiring states to drug
test prisoners and parolees as a condition for receiving prison grants. States must now
submit comprehensive drug testing and intervention plans for prisoners and parolees by
March 1998. Through his budgets and the 1994 Crime Act, the President has promoted
coerced abstinence in the federal prison system. In 1997, federal prisoners were subjected
to nearly 130,000 drug tests. Additionally, the number of inmates required to receive
treatment more than tripled (from 5,450 in FY 1993 to 17,943 in FY 1997). The Republican
Congress blocked funds from going to states to set up drug testing.
Voted to Eliminate Drug Courts and Have Repeatedly Cut Funding. In December 1995,
President Clinton was forced to veto the FY96 Commerce Justice State Appropriations bill
which eliminated the drug courts program. Drug courts have been proven effective at breaking
the cycle of drugs and crime, offering nonviolent offenders a chance to get off drugs before they
end up in jail. Drug Courts use drug testing, sanctions and -- when necessary -- treatment
to cut crime and addiction. In the FY95 Rescissions Bill, the Republican Congress cut $17.1
million from drug courts. In FY97, the President's budget request was cut by $70 million and
in FY98 the President's budget request was reduced by $45 million. [President's Veto
Message on CJS, 12/19/95; ONDCP Budget Office]
VOTED TO ELIMINATE STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS
Tried to Eliminate the President's COPS Initiative. In December 1995, President Clinton
vetoed the FY96 Commerce Justice State Appropriations bill which eliminated the COPS
program. The President's plan represents the federal government's biggest commitment ever to
local law enforcement. To date, more than 72,000 officers have been funded through the
President's COPS Initiative, putting more police into communities to help take drugs off our
streets. [President's Veto Message on CJS, 12/19/95; COPS Office, 4/98]
HAS SHOWN NO CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP ON IMPORTANT DRUG MEASURES
Showed No Leadership When Medical Marijuana Propositions Were On State Ballots. In
1996, two initiatives, California Proposition 215 and Arizona Proposition 200, were on their
respective state ballots. House Crime Subcommittee Chairman Bill McCollum, as lead
House spokesman on crime and drugs, held no hearings on medical marijuana, nor he speak
out against these propositions until well after their passage. Conversely, the Clinton
Administration, lead by Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Barry McCaffrey,
made a number of visits to the states, met with editorial boards, wrote op-eds and did numerous
interviews urging the defeat of these measures.
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Have Not Even Reauthorized the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
REFUSE TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO BLOCK GATEWAY DRUGS
The science tell us that preventing or delaying tobacco and alcohol use prevents or delays the use of
other drugs as well.
Opposes .08
-
"Zero Tolerance" Laws for Underage Drinking. Calling for action to reduce the deaths and injuries
brought about by alcohol use and driving by teens, the President signed a law in November, 1995,
which required states to have "Zero Alcohol Tolerance" laws for youth by Oct. 1, 1998, or risk losing
highway funds. To date, 46 states and the District of Columbia have enacted zero tolerance laws,
which prohibit youths under age 21 to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their system.
Republicans voted against this in a Nita Lowey amendment
Is Against the Tobacco Policy
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:24-APR-1998 19:36:02.00
SUBJECT: New Draft
TO: Michelle Crisci ( CN=Michelle Crisci/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
This is the working draft of the drug document for next week, in case
Rahmie wants to look at it over the weekend...cj3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/24/98
07:34 PM
Robin J. Bachman
04/24/98 06:58:34 PM
Record Type: Record
To: Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP, Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
cc:
Thomas D. Janenda/WHO/EOP
Subject: New Draft
Janenda recommended reorganizing it into the bottom document. I didn't
get a change to rework it into that format.
I did put Janenda's and Leanne's edits in the top document.
Robin
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When Speaker Gingrich Talks About Drugs, Remember
He Leads the Republican Congress That
VOTED AGAINST DRUG-FREE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Voted TWICE to Cut Safe and Drug-Free Schools by 50%. In 1995, the House
Republicans voted twice to cut the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program by $266 million or
50% in FY96. The Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program provides support for violence and drug
prevention programs to 97% of the nation's school districts. Schools use these funds to keep
violence, drugs and alcohol away from students and out of schools. [FY95 Rescissions Bill,
House Vote #346, 5/18/95; Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations, House Vote #626, 8/4/95]
Cut Drug Programs Targeted at At-Risk Youth by 61%. In 1995, the Republican Congress
cut the President's FY96 budget request for the Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
Block Grant by $60 million. This money goes directly to states for substance abuse treatment.
Additionally, the Republican Congress cut funding for HHS' Center for Substance Abuse
Prevention (CSAP) by 61% below the FY95 level. And funding for the Center for Substance
Abuse Treatment (CSAT) was cut 23% below the FY95 level; 14% less that the President's
proposed budget. CSAP and CSAT are the lead federal agencies whose sole and specific
mandate is drug abuse prevention and treatment. These services are targeted to populations
most in need, especially high risk youth, young people involved in the criminal justice system
and other at-risk communities. [ONDCP and OMB Budget Offices; SAMHSA]
HAS SHOWN NO LEADERSHIP ON DRUG TESTING
Has Shown No Leadership -- More Than Three Years After Speaker-Elect Gingrich's
Unfounded Accusations Against the White House Staff and More Than a Year After
Signing the Resolution, A Hill Drug Testing Plan Is Still Not in Place. In December 1994,
after stating that the White House was staffed with numerous former drug users, Representative
Gingrich was unable to provide any evidence to backup his claim and was reminded that the
White House has a comprehensive drug testing program for its employees, which Congress
does not. The Speaker-elect pledged to implement a drug testing plan for the House. In
January 1997, the House passed a resolution to "develop. a system for drug testing of House
Members, officers, or employees that is comparable in scope to the system for drug testing in
the executive branch." More than a year after passage, no plan is in place. [H Res 5,
House Vote #6, 1/7/97]
Provided No Money to Drug Test Teenage Drivers. The President's FY98 Transportation
Appropriations bill included funding for his Youth, Drugs and Driving Initiative which
provides for a demonstration program to drug test teenagers before receiving a drivers license.
The Republican Congress refused to fund this program that would deter drug use, promote
driving safety and reduce drug-impaired driving. [FY98 Transportation Appropriations
Conference Report, p. 68]
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HAS REPEATEDLY REFUSED TO CLOSE THE REVOLVING DOOR
Blocked Plan to Allow States to Use Federal Prison Funds to Drug Test State Prisoners.
The President fought for and signed legislation requiring states to drug test prisoners and
parolees as a condition for receiving prison grants by September 1998. However, the
Congress refused to allow states to use these funds to pay for drug testing. Through his
budgets and the 1994 Crime Act, the President has promoted coerced abstinence in the
federal prison system. In 1997, federal prisoners were subjected to nearly 130,000 drug
tests. Additionally, the number of inmates required to receive treatment more than tripled
(from 5,450 in FY 1993 to 17,943 in FY 1997).
Repeatedly Cut Funding to, and Voted to Eliminate, Drug Courts. In December 1995,
President Clinton was forced to veto the FY96 Commerce Justice State Appropriations bill
because the Republican legislation would have eliminated the drug courts program. Drug
Courts have been proven effective at breaking the cycle of drugs and crime, offering nonviolent
offenders a chance to get off drugs before they end up in jail. Drug Courts use drug testing,
sanctions and -- when necessary -- treatment to cut crime and addiction. In the FY95
Rescissions Bill, the Republican Congress cut $17.1 million from drug courts. In FY97, the
President's budget request was cut by $70 million and in FY98 the President's budget request
was reduced by $45 million. [President's Veto Message on CJS, 12/19/95; ONDCP Budget
Office]
VOTED TO ELIMINATE STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS
Tried to Eliminate the President's COPS Initiative. In December 1995, President Clinton
vetoed the FY96 Commerce Justice State Appropriations bill which eliminated the COPS
program. The Republican tried to stop the President's Initiative that is putting more police into
communities to help take drugs off our streets. The President's plan represents the federal
government's biggest commitment ever to local law enforcement. To date, more than 72,000
officers have been funded through the President's COPS Initiative. [President's Veto Message
on CJS, 12/19/95; COPS Office, 4/98]
HAS SHOWN NO CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP ON IMPORTANT DRUG MEASURES
Has Shown No Leadership When Medical Marijuana Propositions Were On State Ballots.
In 1996, two initiatives, California Proposition 215 and Arizona Proposition 200, were on
their respective state ballots. House Crime Subcommittee Chairman Bill McCollum, the
lead House spokesman on crime and drugs, held no hearings on medical marijuana, nor did he
speak out against these propositions until well after their passage. Conversely, the Clinton
Administration, lead by Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Barry McCaffrey,
made a number of visits to the states, met with editorial boards, wrote op-eds and did numerous
interviews urging the defeat of these measures.
Has Not Even Reauthorized the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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REFUSE TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO BLOCK GATEWAY DRUGS
A number of studies have found that preventing or delaying tobacco and alcohol use prevents or
delays the use of other drugs as well.
Is Against the President's Plan to Reduce Teen Smoking. Recently, Speaker Gingrich said,
ignoring the marketing appeal of tobacco's Joe Camel on young people: "In order to
understand what's happened with teen smoking, this is not complicated -- it has nothing to do
with Joe Camel." Indeed, a recent study by the American Medical Association found that
over a third of young people who try cigarettes do so because of advertising and promotion, and
that Joe Camel was the overwhelming favorite among 12- to 15-year-olds. Speaker Gingrich
also recently said of a tobacco bill sponsored by Republican Senator McCain, I oppose the bill
you described. I think it a bad bill.' Gingrich opposes the McCain-Hollings tobacco reform
bill, legislation that is a good start on the road to passing comprehensive tobacco legislation.
[New York Times, 4/22/98; CNBC's "Russert," 4/18/98]
Opposes Uniform Standard of 0.08 Blood Alcohol Content to Protect Our Young People.
The Republican-led House Rules Committee blocked the 0.08 legislation from coming to the
floor under the BESTEA transportation bill. Raising the blood alcohol content limit to 0.08
will make our streets safer and help crack down on drunk driving nationwide.
Voted Against "Zero Tolerance" Laws for Underage Drinking. Calling for action to
reduce the deaths and injuries brought about by alcohol use and driving by teens, the President
signed a law in November, 1995, which required states to have "Zero Alcohol Tolerance" laws
for youth by Oct. 1, 1998, or risk losing highway funds. To date, 46 states and the District of
Columbia have enacted zero tolerance laws, which prohibit youths under age 21 to drive with
any measurable amount of alcohol in their system. Republicans voted against "zero tolerance,"
One hundred and sixty-seven Republicans voted against this measure in an amendment
sponsored by Representative Nita Lowey. [ House Vote #678, 9/20/95]
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SPEAKER NEWT GINGRICH:
Ten Ways He Has Set Back America's Fight Against Illegal Drugs
#1
Gingrich's House Republicans Voted Twice To Cut Funding For The Safe And Drug
Free Schools Program By 50 Percent.
#2
Gingrich's Republican Congress Voted To Cut $43 Billion From Anti- Drug Programs
That Target At-Risk Youth.
#3
Gingrich's Republican Congress Tried To Eliminate The President's Initiative To Put
100,000 More Police On The Streets.
#4
Gingrich's Republican Congress Has Voted Repeatedly To Eliminate Or Cut Funding For
Drug Courts.
#5
Gingrich's Republican Congress Has Not Even Voted To Reauthorize The Drug Czar's
Office.
#6
Gingrich Has Yet To Institute A Drug Testing Program For The House Of
Representatives -- Despite His Promise To Do So.
#7
Gingrich Blocked President's Plan To Require Tough New Drug Testing Programs For
State Prisoners and Parolees.
#8
Drug testing of kids when they get their license
#9
Medical Marijuana
#10
Gingrich And The Gateway Drug Tobacco: Defending "Joe Camel," The Tobacco
Industry's Ambassador To America's Children.
Can't we say he has done nothing on the President's drug plan for the last two or three years???
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:24-APR-1998 15:48:54.00
SUBJECT: Revised Drug Statement
TO: Michelle Crisci ( CN=Michelle Crisci/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
MC:
With Elena's edits...jc3
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--- DRAFT ---
Embargoed until April 26, 1994 at 4:30 pm
Statement by the President
The report on jail inmates released today by the Justice Department confirms the urgent
need for government at all levels to pursue a policy of coerced abstinence for drug offenders.
The report shows that more than half of these criminals used drugs in the month prior to their
arrest. We have an obligation to install a tough system of testing, treatment and punishment for
drug offenders to prevent them from returning to the streets with dangerous drug habits.
Congress can take the lead by adopting my Administration's proposals to promote coerced
abstinence throughout the criminal justice system.
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:24-APR-1998 14:50:42.00
SUBJECT: Computer Problems
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Thomas L. Freedman ( CN=Thomas L. Freedman/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Cynthia Dailard ( CN=Cynthia Dailard/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Mary L. Smith ( CN=Mary L. Smith/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Esteemed Colleagues:
This attached message was from Essence jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/24/98
02:47 PM
Jose Cerda III
04/24/98 02:32:35 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
cc:
Subject:
Computer Problems
I am having computer problems today! I will print your hotline on Jose's
printer. Sorry for the inconvenience!
REMINDER: I have to attend a meeting in the NEOB every Friday, at noon.
Thanks
Message Sent
To:
Mary L. Smith/OPD/EOP
Thomas L. Freedman/OPD/EOP
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
Cynthia Dailard/OPD/EOP
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:24-APR-1998 10:18:45.00
SUBJECT: other
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Can you also talk to Christa about Ray Kelly? He wants to come now...and
sit at the table if possible... I think we should do whatever we can for
Kelly...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:24-APR-1998 10:57:09.00
SUBJECT: Re: Weinstein!
TO: Thomas L. Freedman ( CN=Thomas L. Freedman/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
I'll check w/Martha and Paul...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [OPD])
CREATION DATE/TIME:24-APR-1998 10:08:50.00
SUBJECT: Klain request/School Safety Meeting
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/24/98
10:07 AM
Michael Cohen
04/24/98 09:51:30 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Klain request/School Safety Meeting
I assume that Christa has checked with you on this if necessary. Given
what you told me last night, I assume the answer is--why not--does he want
to bring his wife as well?
Forwarded by Michael Cohen/OPD/EOP on 04/24/98
09:47 AM
Cathy R. Mays
04/24/98 08:34:42 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
Christa Robinson/OPD/EOP, Michael Cohen/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Klain request/School Safety Meeting
Forwarded by Cathy R. Mays/OPD/EOP on 04/24/98
08:36 AM
Scott R. Hynes @ OVP
04/24/98 08:33:02 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
Cathy R. Mays/OPD/EOP, Elisabeth Steele/WHO/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Klain request/School Safety Meeting
The Vice President is not attending today's school safety
meeting. As a result, Ron was hoping that Pat Ewing, VP Deputy CoS, could
sit in on the meeting. Is this posssible?
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [OPD])
CREATION DATE/TIME:24-APR-1998 09:45:41.00
SUBJECT: Re: Weinstein!
TO: Thomas L. Freedman ( CN=Thomas L. Freedman/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
I'm in...do you need me to call some others? jc3
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:24-APR-1998 10:23:36.00
SUBJECT: Updated Draft of Rahm Doc
TO: Charles A. Blanchard ( CN=Charles A. Blanchard/OU=ONDCP/O=EOP @ EOP [ ONDCP 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
here it is jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/24/98
10:22 AM
Robin J. Bachman
04/23/98 08:16:32 PM
Record Type: Record
To: Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP, Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
cc:
Thomas D. Janenda/WHO/EOP
Subject:
Updated Draft of Rahm Doc
So, here's where I am. I need to finish the end section. I'd like to
talk to Janenda about how to frame that one (gateway drugs) since Gingrich
keeps talking tobacco and drugs.
Also, Leanne, I need a little help on the prison bit. I tried to find it
today, but came up with only that conference report language you saw.
Robin
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When Speaker Gingrich Talks About Drugs, Remember
He Leads the Republican Congress That
VOTED AGAINST DRUG-FREE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Voted TWICE to Cut Safe and Drug-Free Schools by 50%. In 1995, the House voted
-
twice to cut the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program by $266 million or 50% in FY96. The
Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program provides support for violence and drug prevention
programs to 97% of the nation's school districts. Schools use these funds to keep violence,
drugs and alcohol away from students and out of schools. [FY95 Rescissions Bill, House Vote
#346, 5/18/95; Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations, House Vote #626, 8/4/95]
Cut Drug Programs Targeted at At-Risk Youth by 30%. In 1995, the Republican Congress
cut the President's FY96 budget request for the Substance Abuse and Prevention Block Grant
by $43 million. This money goes directly to states for substance abuse treatment.
Additionally, the Republican Congress cut funding for HHS' Center for Substance Abuse
Prevention (CSAP) by 30% below the FY95 level. And funding for the Center for Substance
Abuse Treatment (CSAT) was cut 10% below the FY95 level; 16% less that the President's
proposed budget. CSAP and CSAT are the lead federal agencies whose sole and specific
mandate is drug abuse prevention and treatment. These services are targeted to populations
most in need, especially high risk youth and young people involved in the criminal justice
system. In addition to the cuts, the Republican Congress weakened and redirected critical
dollars that serve children from CSAP and CSAT services to applied research projects.
[ONDCP and OMB Budget Offices; SAMHSA]
HAS SHOWN NO LEADERSHIP ON DRUG TESTING
Has Shown No Leadership -- More Than Three Years After Speaker-Elect Gingrich's
Unfounded Accusations Against the White House Staff and More Than a Year After
Signing the Resolution, A Hill Drug Testing Plan Is Still Not in Place. In December 1994,
after stating that the White House was staffed with numerous former drug users, Representative
Gingrich was unable to provide any evidence to backup his claim and was reminded that the
White House has a comprehensive drug testing program for its employees, which Congress
does not. The Speaker-elect pledged to implement a drug testing plan for the House. In
January 1997, the House passed a resolution to "develop. a system for drug testing of House
Members, officers, or employees that is comparable in scope to the system for drug testing in
the executive branch." More than a year after the resolution, no plan is in place. [H Res
5, House Vote #6, 1/7/97]
Provided No Money to Drug Test Teenage Drivers. The Clinton Administration's Youth,
Drugs and Driving Initiative which provides for a demonstration program to drug testing
teenagers before receiving a drivers license, was included in the FY98 Transportation
Appropriations bill. The Republican Congress voted to zero fund this program that would
deter drug use, promote driving safety and reduce drug-impaired driving. [FY98 Transportation
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HAS REPEATEDLY REFUSED TO CLOSE THE REVOLVING DOOR
[Leanne?? Help??] Blocked Efforts to Allow Federal Prison Funds to Aid Drug Testing in
State Prisons. The President fought for and signed the legislation requiring states to drug
test prisoners and parolees as a condition for receiving prison grants. States must now
submit comprehensive drug testing and intervention plans for prisoners and parolees by
March 1998. Through his budgets and the 1994 Crime Act, the President has promoted
coerced abstinence in the federal prison system. In 1997, federal prisoners were subjected
to nearly 130,000 drug tests. Additionally, the number of inmates required to receive
treatment more than tripled (from 5,450 in FY 1993 to 17,943 in FY 1997). The Republican
Congress blocked funds from going to states to set up drug testing.
Voted to Eliminate Drug Courts and Have Repeatedly Cut Funding. In December 1995,
President Clinton was forced to veto the FY96 Commerce Justice State Appropriations bill
which eliminated the drug courts program. Drug courts have been proven effective at breaking
the cycle of drugs and crime, offering nonviolent offenders a chance to get off drugs before they
end up in jail. Drug Courts use drug testing, sanctions and -- when necessary -- treatment
to cut crime and addiction. In the FY95 Rescissions Bill, the Republican Congress cut $17.1
million from drug courts. In FY97, the President's budget request was cut by $70 million and
in FY98 the President's budget request was reduced by $45 million. [President's Veto
Message on CJS, 12/19/95; ONDCP Budget Office]
VOTED TO ELIMINATE STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS
Tried to Eliminate the President's COPS Initiative. In December 1995, President Clinton
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vetoed the FY96 Commerce Justice State Appropriations bill which eliminated the COPS
program. The President's plan represents the federal government's biggest commitment ever to
local law enforcement. To date, more than 72,000 officers have been funded through the
President's COPS Initiative, putting more police into communities to help take drugs off our
streets. [President's Veto Message on CJS, 12/19/95; COPS Office, 4/98]
HAS SHOWN NO CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP ON IMPORTANT DRUG MEASURES
Showed No Leadership When Medical Marijuana Propositions Were On State Ballots. In
1996, two initiatives, California Proposition 215 and Arizona Proposition 200, were on their
respective state ballots. House Crime Subcommittee Chairman Bill McCollum, as lead
House spokesman on crime and drugs, held no hearings on medical marijuana, nor he speak
out against these propositions until well after their passage. Conversely, the Clinton
Administration, lead by Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Barry McCaffrey,
made a number of visits to the states, met with editorial boards, wrote op-eds and did numerous
interviews urging the defeat of these measures.
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Have Not Even Reauthorized the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
REFUSE TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO BLOCK GATEWAY DRUGS
The science tell us that preventing or delaying tobacco and alcohol use prevents or delays the use of
other drugs as well.
Opposes .08
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"Zero Tolerance" Laws for Underage Drinking. Calling for action to reduce the deaths and injuries
brought about by alcohol use and driving by teens, the President signed a law in November, 1995,
which required states to have "Zero Alcohol Tolerance" laws for youth by Oct. 1, 1998, or risk losing
highway funds. To date, 46 states and the District of Columbia have enacted zero tolerance laws,
which prohibit youths under age 21 to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their system.
Republicans voted against this in a Nita Lowey amendment.
Is Against the Tobacco Policy
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:24-APR-1998 18:41:25.00
SUBJECT: Chicago Gang Mtg.
TO: Laura Emmett ( CN=Laura Emmett/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
I can do it...jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/24/98
06:40 PM
Laura Emmett
04/24/98 06:37:55 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Michelle Crisci/WHO/EOP, Ora Theard/WHO/EOP, Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Chicago Gang Mtg.
Are Rahm, Chuck, & Jose available to do the Chicago gang ordinance meeting
on Tuesday at 11:00? i think this meeting has to happen SOON!
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 16:29:08.00
SUBJECT: ONDCP Scheduling Requests
TO: Cathy R. Mays ( CN=Cathy R. Mays/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Do you have a copy of this that you could fax to me jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/27/98
04:28 PM
Sean P. Maloney
04/27/98 03:54:09 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Bruce N. Reed/OPD/EOP, Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Phillip Caplan/WHO/EOP
Subject:
ONDCP Scheduling Requests
A couple weeks back, Phil copied you on a March 31 McCaffrey letter
requesting the President's participation in four upcoming ONDCP
initiatives (i.e., rollout of the youth media campaign; UN General
Assembly special session; drug-free communities program rollout; and the
drug policy cabinet meeting). We were hoping to get your comments, if
any, on the proposals. We'd like to send the letter to the President this
weekend. Thanks.
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 12:41:17.00
SUBJECT: Re: Things I need you to work on
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O-EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
LS:
Call Trooper. I'll do some thinking on the Treasury stuff. As for drugs,
I think we'll be having an ad hoc meeting w/leg. affairs today on this.
Also, check with Mike or Tanya on the Education/missing childrens
piece...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 17:41:44.00
SUBJECT: International Crime
TO: Phillip Caplan ( CN=Phillip Caplan/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Left message for you. Intro looks perfectly fine. Thanks, jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 13:44:55.00
SUBJECT: Two quick things
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Michelle Crisci ( CN=Michelle Crisci/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
MC/CR:
1. I got a call from speech writing that Wednesday's event had become a
drug message event -- is this right? I thought we'd decided against doing
a drug event this week?
2. Is Rahm going to the 3pm meeting in the Roosevelt Room on race and
crime. I got a copy of what they're thinking of talking about, and it
would be good for him to set the tone for the meeting upfront.
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 16:36:15.00
SUBJECT: Race/Crime
TO: Julie A. Fernandes ( CN=Julie A. Fernandes/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Julie:
Let's chat about this later today if you have a moment. I'm still
wondering what cities Rana may have recommended to you...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 13:45:55.00
SUBJECT: Most Updated Version of AB Meeting Draft Proposal
TO: Julie A. Fernandes ( CN=Julie A. Fernandes/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Do you know who wrote this? Can you share with me the names of the cities
and chiefs that Rana suggested to you? jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/27/98
01:44 PM
Julie A. Fernandes
04/27/98 01:05:21 PM
Record Type: Record
To: Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP, Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject: Most Updated Version of AB Meeting Draft Proposal
here is a more recent version. thanks.
Forwarded by Julie A. Fernandes/OPD/EOP on 04/27/98
01:20 PM
Scott R. Palmer
04/27/98 01:05:49 PM
Record Type: Record
To: Julie A. Fernandes/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject: Most Updated Version of AB Meeting Draft Proposal
Per your request. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks.
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Proposal
Advisory Board Meeting on Race and the Administration of Justice (May 1998):
How Can We Promote a Race-Neutral Criminal Justice System?
I.
Purpose: The May Advisory Board meeting should focus on racial divides in the
administration of justice and how we can promote a criminal justice system that serves
and treats Americans of all races fully and equally. In particular, the meeting should
focus on relations between persons of color and the criminal justice system. For several
reasons, persons of color often view the criminal justice system as "us versus them" and
feel alienated from the officers of the state assigned "to protect and to serve" them. The
May Advisory Board meeting provides an opportunity to explore and educate people
about the causes of these tensions and what can be done to overcome them. The meeting
should include a moderated discussion in the "PBS roundtable" format with experts and
leaders from various sectors. It may also include community outreach of various kinds.
II.
Substance of the Meeting: I
A.
Topics for Discussion: Racial divides in the administration of justice are
particularly destructive of our efforts to create One America, and it is clear that
such racial divides exist. In broad terms, the Advisory Board meeting should
focus on two overlapping areas that contribute to tensions between persons of
color and the criminal justice system -- negative interactions between persons of
color and law enforcement personnel and racial disparities in the administration of
justice:
1.
Negative Interactions and Experiences: Negative interactions and
experiences of persons of color with law enforcement personnel contribute
to tensions between persons of color and the criminal justice system.
These experiences range from being targeted based on racial stereotypes to
more extreme confrontations with law enforcement officers. The reality
may be that those citizens most in need of law enforcement services feel
the least served by the criminal justice system. How can we promote
more positive relations between persons of color and the criminal justice
system? More discrete topics under this heading include the following:
a.
Racial Profiling and Confrontations with Law Enforcement: Race
I
In order to facilitate discussion, we will provide the Advisory Board with background
information on race and the administration of justice, including an overview of the issues, data
on racial disparities, and additional articles on key topics.
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may be used consciously or unconsciously by law enforcement
personnel as one factor in the administration of justice (e.g., race
may be used as one factor in deciding which cars to search for
drugs in traffic stops). This practice not only occurs, but has been
endorsed by some courts. But what law enforcement may see as
necessary practice imposes costs on minorities, perpetuates and
reinforces stereotypes, and creates situations that can lead to more
dramatic confrontations. These more dramatic confrontations can
include abuse of power and improper use of physical force, and
while white people may see such incidents as extreme, isolated
events, minorities may see them as the visible tip of a much larger
problem. In what circumstances if any should race be used as a
factor in the administration of justice? What can be done to
eliminate abuse of power and promote full confidence in law
enforcement?
b.
Challenges to Full Service and Equal Treatment: As our nation
becomes more diverse, challenges associated with sustaining a
criminal justice system that fully serves all Americans become
more pronounced. These challenges and barriers exist throughout
the criminal justice process, such as the lack of diversity in police
forces, language barriers that limit access to police and courts,
limitations imposed on religious practices of persons in detention,
which is a particular issue within the American Indian community,
etc. What can be done to overcome those barriers and promote a
criminal justice system that fully and equally serves all Americans?
c.
Community Policing and Other Strategies to Promote Positive
Relations: Strategies that fall under the rubric of community
policing have, most would agree, dramatically reduced crime rates
and have the potential to improve relations between law
enforcement personnel and the communities they serve. But there
are civil rights issues as well that must be addressed as we
empower law enforcement officers to proactively enforce social
norms. How can we balance these interests and strengthen
interactions between communities and law enforcement to both
improve relations and decrease crime? What other strategies have
shown evidence of success?
2.
Racial Disparities: Racial disparities in crime (e.g., victimization,
offending) and the administration of justice (e.g., arrests, convictions,
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sentencing, incarceration, application of the death penalty) contribute to
tensions as well. How substantial are these disparities? What are the
causes of these disparities? How can we promote a criminal justice
system that serves all Americans equally and in which all Americans are
confident of being treated equally? More discrete topics under this
heading include the following:
a.
Incarceration Rates and Sentencing: Certain minority groups have
incarceration rates greater than their proportion in society (e.g.,
one-third of young, black males are under the supervision of the
criminal justice system), and these incarceration rates often have
dramatic affects on minority communities. This disparity is due in
part to systemic choices in the administration of justice (e.g.,
focusing drug enforcement efforts in the inner cities) and to
sentencing disparities (e.g., sentencing differences between
offenses involving crack versus powder cocaine) that have a
disparate impact on minorities. Should these practices be
changed? What are the additional causes of these disparities?
Should society focus less on incarceration and more on prevention,
treatment, and rehabilitation?
b.
Strategies to Overcome Racial Disparities: Some programs and
practices have shown promise in terms of reducing disparities in
the administration of justice while still addressing concerns related
to crime (e.g., reforms in drug control policy). What are these
policies? Should they be implemented and/or expanded?
B.
Focus on Youth: In discussing both negative experiences between persons of
color and the criminal justice system and racial disparities in the administration of
justice, we should address specifically their impact on youth, because racial
divides in the administration of justice that impact youth are likely to be especially
destructive of our efforts to build One America and because the juvenile justice
system differs from the adult system in important ways (e.g., the juvenile system
allows for more discretion, the juvenile system is more concerned with
rehabilitation). For example, we could discuss negative experiences such as
racial profiling of minority youth in determining potential gang membership and
racial disparities such as increased detention rates of minority youth that persist
after controlling for case characteristics. We should also discuss strategies to
reduce youth interaction with the criminal justice system and to overcome issues
of race in the juvenile justice system.
III.
Format of the Meeting
A.
PBS Roundtable: The roundtable discussion on these issues should follow the
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previously tested PBS format, which brings together experts and leaders to
participate in a Socratic discussion facilitated by a moderator. (A tape illustrating
this format is available.) The most appropriate moderator is Charles Ogletree of
Harvard Law School, who has moderated these discussions before on issues
related to race and crime and is extremely interested in working with us on this
project. The panel should include a fully diverse group of 8-10 experts and
leaders.
B.
Community Outreach and Participation: [To be discussed.]
C.
Advisory Board Discussion: [To be discussed.]
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RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 16:27:37.00
SUBJECT: coerced abstinence
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Find me a solution then not a new problem jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/27/98
04:26 PM
Leanne A. Shimabukuro
04/27/98 03:19:27 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
coerced abstinence
Looking at the old FY 97 report language, it does NOT explicitly reject
using the prison funds for drug testing-- it is completely silent. I
checked with Kinney and Harri Kramer and they both said while staff and
Rodgers have orally rejected allowing funds to be used for testing, there
is no written record of this.
Also, we have to keep in mind that the Congress more than doubled funding
for RSAT in the last approps bill.
LS
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 09:08:55.00
SUBJECT: 9:15 or 9:30 for team leaders?
TO: Cathy R. Mays ( CN=Cathy R. Mays/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 12:42:47.00
SUBJECT: Re:
TO: Laura Emmett ( CN=Laura Emmett/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Ora Theard ( CN=Ora Theard/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
i can do it...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 12:12:18.00
SUBJECT: Things I need you to work on
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
LS:
I need you to work on some of the following items this week
1. Crime Calender. As I mentioned Friday, check w/Christa and let's
circulate a draft for all of us to look at. It doesn't like we'll have a
major crime event until after the President returns from the UK, but
Rahmie can always add something to the schedule. We need to be thinking
ahead and making some recs to folks around here.
2. Can you work w/Christa on a scheduling request for the COPS
announcement. We should suggest Chicago, but be open for other
cities/possibilities. We should get this in ASAP.
3. Missing Children's announcement. Any ideas? We still have some time.
4. Updating event files. With tomorrow being my one-year anniversary on
the job, I think it's time we start thinking about updating an events
notebook with all the key paper from each event -- also a good way to do a
file dump. No immediate timetable -- but something to chip away at,
especially if we're due for an intern this summer.
5. VP events. Three things: (1) FOP -- I'm fine with Trooper's proposed
announcements for the FOP event, but I don't know if it's enough. We
should do some of our own scouring around for good ideas before then to
see if we can't come up w/anything better. (2) NDAA -- Also, I think
talking to the NDAA is fine, and so is mentioning juvie in "harder" tones,
but it won't make a difference if the VP doesn't have anything to make
news on. At bare minimum, this is a good opportunity for him and Burson
to make friends. (3) Crime Tech -- Can you keep plugged into this loop?
Touch base w/Audrey on the proposed meeting this week. Make sure the
right DOJ/Treasury types are there, and speak with Chuck about attending
and $ -- did you see the e-mail OMB sent me?
6. What am I missing?
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 10:59:22.00
SUBJECT: Schedule
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
One more thing: the team leaders meeting seemed to have been moved to 9:30
for as long as Bruce and Elena continue to have a 9am call on tobacco.
You may want to double check w/Cathy Mays, but please make sure my
schedule reflects the right time for the upcoming week when you give it to
me on Friday.
Thanks,
Jose'
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/27/98
10:55 AM
Jose Cerda III
04/27/98 10:50:01 AM
Record Type: Record
To:
Essence P. Washington/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Schedule
EW:
Laura is pulling together a meeting w/Chuck Ruff on a Chicago gang
ordinance. Please make sure it's on my schedule by the end of the day.
Also, the two requests from IGA for a briefing on Thursday are for the
same group. Please nail down the specific time w/Mona and let her know
I'll be there.
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 10:52:15.00
SUBJECT: Schedule
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
EW:
Laura is pulling together a meeting w/Chuck Ruff on a Chicago gang
ordinance. Please make sure it's on my schedule by the end of the day.
Also, the two requests from IGA for a briefing on Thursday are for the
same group. Please nail down the specific time w/Mona and let her know
I'll be there.
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 16:31:48.00
SUBJECT: meeting wednesday at 4 with energy, justice, treasury
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Can you check on the availibility of room 211 for this meeting, and add
this to my Wednesday schedule? jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/27/98
04:29 PM
Audrey Choi @ OVP
04/27/98 04:22:21 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP, Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP, Jim
Kohlenberger/OVP @ OVP, Dan J. Taylor/OVP @ OVP
cc:
Subject:
meeting wednesday at 4 with energy, justice, treasury
we will be having a meeting with all the relevant agency folks re the mou
event on wednesday at 4 pm. hope that works for folks. (leanne, jose,
would you all have a conf room up there we could reserve??) thanks
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-APR-1998 17:48:58.00
SUBJECT: coerced abstinence
TO: Robin J. Bachman ( CN=Robin J. Bachman/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
I would change the first sentence to say " for drug offenders under
criminal justice supervision."
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/27/98
05:47 PM
Leanne A. Shimabukuro
04/27/98 05:42:36 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Robin J. Bachman/WHO/EOP
cc:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
Subject:
coerced abstinence
Gingrich's Republican Congress Has Resisted President's Plan of Coerced
Abstinence for Drug Offenders. The President has promoted a plan of
coerced abstinence -- drug testing, sanctions and treatment -- for drug
offenders in federal and state prisons. Studies show that drug offenders
who are drug tested and receive treatment are less likely to re-offend and
use drugs again. The President fought for and signed legislation
requiring states to drug test prisoners and parolees as a condition for
receiving prison grants, but contrary to the President's plan, the
Congress has repeatedly refused to allow states to use their grants for
drug testing and treatment.
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Bucket: OPD
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Subject: Assaults Veto
Creator: Jose Cerda III
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:28-APR-1998 21:19:30.00
SUBJECT: meeting re DOE/DOJ/DOT MOU event
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
You should plan to go to this. I have a meeting on the Chicago gang
ordinance and may be late...jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/28/98
09:18 PM
Audrey Choi @ OVP
04/28/98 06:09:18 PM
Record Type: Record
To: Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP, Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP, Dan J.
Taylor/OVP @ OVP, Jim Kohlenberger/OVP @ OVP
cc:
Subject:
meeting re DOE/DOJ/DOT MOU event
the folks from energy, justice and treasury will be here at 4 pm tomorrow
(wednesday) for a meeting with us in room 100 to talk about the MOU event.
hope you can all make it. thanks,
a
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Subject: COURT GIVES FEDERAL JUDGES INCREASED
POWER IN DRUG
Creator: Jose Cerda III
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:28-APR-1998 20:55:30.00
SUBJECT: With some edits
TO: Peter G. Jacoby ( CN=Peter G. Jacoby/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
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April 29, 1998
The Honorable Bob Livingston
Chairman
Committee on Appropriations
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The Administration strongly objects to the inclusion of any provision in the FY 1998
Supplemental Appropriations Conference Report to allow for the importation of any modified
semiautomatic assault rifles that accept large capacity military magazines. The Secretary of the
Treasury, consistent with his authority under the Gun Control Act of 1968, recently concluded
that these firearms do not meet the sporting purposes test and are generally not importable.
Thus, the President would veto any supplemental appropriations bill that includes language
undermining this decision.
The Administration has no way of verifying the precise number of firearms that are "in
transit" and eligible for importation under the proposed language. We do know, however, that
permits previously issued for the importation of 600,000 modified Uzis, AK 47s and other
assault-type rifles would remain open under the proposed language. Additionally, based on our
experience with a similar amendment in 1994, we know that creating exemptions to firearms that
are otherwise banned from importation are difficult to implement and ultimately serve to
circumvent such bans.
I strongly urge the Committee to reject this provision to allow the importation of certain
modified assault weapons.
Sincerely,
Franklin Raines
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:28-APR-1998 11:44:45.00
SUBJECT: Re: few quick things
TO: Robin J. Bachman ( CN=Robin J. Bachman/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Robin:
Do you have 15 minutes to go over a new accomps piece that Rahm wants? jc3
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CREATION DATE/TIME:28-APR-1998 18:03:23.00
SUBJECT: coerced abstinence points
TO: Michelle Crisci ( CN=Michelle Crisci/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Per Rahm's request...let me know if this is not what he's looking for...jc3
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THE NEED FOR COERCED ABSTINENCE
According to Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse,
drug and alcohol abuse and addiction are implicated in the crimes and incarceration of
80% -- or 1.4 million -- of the 1.7 million men and women in America's jails and prisons.
These 1.4 million offenders violated local drug laws, were high or drunk when they
committed their crimes, stole property to buy drugs, or have a history of drug and alcohol
abuse.
In the criminal justice system today, the more often the individual is imprisoned, the
likelier that inmate is to be a drug or alcohol addict or abuser. For example, while 41%
of first-time offenders in state prison have a drug history, the proportion jumps to 81% --
or doubles -- for those offenders with 5 or more convictions. And regardless of the
crimes the commit, offenders who test positive for drugs at the time of arrest have longer
criminal records and have been imprisoned more often than those who do not test
positive.
Failure to test and treat these inmates for their addiction -- that is, to promote coerced
abstinence -- results in criminals being returned to our communities with dangerous drug
habits intact. In fact, some studies show that an active drug addict can commit as many
as 191 property and violent crimes per year to feed their addiction.
That is why President Clinton has consistently promoted a tough policy of drug testing,
punishment and treatment for those under criminal justice supervision. He has:
Pushed for Drug Testing and Intervention in the 50 States. The President fought for and signed the
legislation requiring states to drug test prisoners and parolees as a condition for receiving prison grants.
He has also sent legislation to Congress to all States to use their federal prison funds to implement these
Doubled the Number of Federal Arrestees Tested. President Clinton
established Operation Drug TEST (Testing, Effective Sanctions and Treatment) to
test federal criminal defendants immediately upon their arrest. In FY 1997, data
from 24 judicial districts indicated that 56% of defendants (9,308) were tested -- a
dramatic increase over the 28% (4,929) of defendants tested in the previous year.
Expanded Testing and Treatment in Federal Prisons. Through his budgets
and the 1994 Crime Act, the President has promoted coerced abstinence in the
federal prison system. In 1997 federal prisoners were subjected to nearly 130,000
drug tests. Additionally, the number of inmates required to receive treatment
increased by 3-fold (from 5,450 in FY 1993 to 17,943 in FY 1997).
Multiplied the Number of Drug Courts. As part of the 1994 Crime Act, the President fought to launch a
Drug Courts initiative that has helped more than 200 courts around the country promote coerced
abstinence.
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:28-APR-1998 14:13:03.00
SUBJECT: Border
TO: Michael Deich ( CN=Michael Deich/OU=OMB/O=EOP @ EOP [ OMB 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Michael:
Do you or your folks have a quick and dirty on our Border infrastructure
proposal. I'm helping pull together some notes for Rahm in anticipation
of the R's drug announcement this Thursday. Thanks.
Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:28-APR-1998 17:54:51.00
SUBJECT: ISTEA Border Funding
TO: Robin J. Bachman ( CN=Robin J. Bachman/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
RB: don't know if this helps haven't read it yet crashing on
something esle jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/28/98
05:53 PM
Kenneth L. Schwartz
04/28/98 05:53:26 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Michael Deich/OMB/EOP, Diane R. Montgomery/OMB/EOP, David E.
Tornquist/OMB/EOP, Kevin P. Cichetti/OMB/EOP
Subject:
ISTEA Border Funding
Jose this gives you background re: what is in the various bills. In our
bill (NEXTEA), $270M was added in this year's budget (NEXTEA was
transmitted to Congress a year ago) to help other agencies -- like Customs
-- with equipment purchases.
Forwarded by Kenneth L. Schwartz/OMB/EOP on
04/28/98 04:43 PM
Diane R. Montgomery
03/30/98 05:26:43 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Kenneth L. Schwartz/OMB/EOP
cc:
David E. Tornquist/OMB/EOP@EOP, David J. Worzala/OMB/EOP@EOP
Subject:
ISTEA Border Funding
Per your request, the purpose of this e-mail is to summarize
border-related funding initiatives contained in the surface transportation
reauthorization proposals.
The following table illustrates the funding provided in the
Administration's National Economic Crossroads Transportation Efficiency
Act (NEXTEA), the House Building Efficient Surface Transportation and
Equity Act (BESTEA), and the Senate-passed bill, S. 1173:
Border Infrastructure Surface Transportation Reauthorization Funding
Comparisons
($ in millions)
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Total,
1998-2003
NEXTEA
$90
$90
$90
$90
$90
$90
$540
BESTEA
$120
$300
$350
$350
$350
$350
$1,820
S.
1173
$129
$219
$219
$219
$219
$219
$1,224
NEXTEA, per the proposed amendment, would provide a total of $450 million
from 1998-2003 for border-related infrastructure initiatives. Of the $450
million, approximately $270 million could be provided to other Federal
agencies for infrastructure development, including technology investments.
BESTEA provides a total of $1.8 billion for border corridor planning and
construction. No funds are provided directly to other Federal agencies.
S. 1173 provides a total of $1.2 billion for border planning and
construction activities, of which $60 million is made available to the
General Service Administration for law enforcement facility construction.
drm
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:28-APR-1998 11:20:21.00
SUBJECT: COURT GIVES FEDERAL JUDGES INCREASED POWER IN DRUG
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD )
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/28/98
11:19 AM
CERDA J @ A1
04/28/98 11:18:00 AM
Record Type: Record
To: Bruce N. Reed, Elena Kagan, Jose Cerda III
cc:
Subject: COURT GIVES FEDERAL JUDGES INCREASED POWER IN DRUG
Date: 04/28/98 Time: 10:39
SCourt gives federal judges increased power in drug sentencing
WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court today gave federal judges
greater power to impose longer terms behind bars for some convicted
drug traffickers, unanimously upholding the prison sentences given
to five Illinois men.
Writing for the court, Justice Stephen G. Breyer said it does
not matter that a federal jury did not make clear whether it found
the men guilty of conspiring to distribute cocaine in its powder or
"crack" form. The sentencing judge was free, Breyer said, to
sentence the men as if they had been convicted of dealing in both
illegal drugs.
Under federal sentencing guidelines, the punishment for
crack-related crimes is much tougher than crimes linked to powder
cocaine.
Vincent Edwards, Reynolds Wintersmith, Horace Joiner, Karl Fort
and Joseph Tidwell were convicted in 1993 for their participation
in a drug-selling conspiracy based in Rockwell, III.
The trial judge told jurors they could convict the men of
violating a federal drug-conspiracy law if prosecutors proved they
were involved with measurable amounts of powdered cocaine "or"
crack cocaine.
After the jury found the men guilty of participating in an
illegal conspiracy, the judge sentenced them based on his finding
that the illegal conduct had involved both cocaine and crack.
Fort and Wintersmith were sentenced to life in prison. The other
three received prison sentences ranging from 10 to 26 years, and a
federal appeals court upheld all five sentences.
All five men appealed, contending that they were entitled to
shorter sentences or even a new sentencing proceeding. But today's
ruling rejected those arguments.
"The judge was authorized to determine for sentencing purposes
whether crack, as well as cocaine, was involved," Breyer said,
adding that the jury's belief about which drugs were involved was
beside the point.
The case is Edwards vs. U.S., 96-8732.
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Bucket: OPD
Creation Date: 1998-04-28
Subject: Draft Veto letter on Assaults
Creator: Jose Cerda III
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:29-APR-1998 13:34:53.00
SUBJECT:
TO: MARTHA C. (Pager) #FOLEY ( MARTHA C. (Pager) #FOLEY [ UNKNOWN 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
spoke to treasury. they don't like new language and want to hold line on
zero guns coming in. jose
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:29-APR-1998 19:54:44.00
SUBJECT: Drug Q/A
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I
GINGRICH DRUG STRATEGY
QUESTION AND ANSWER
April 30, 1998
Q:
Mr. President, Speaker Gingrich has criticized your Administration's drug strategy
as inadequate and announced that he and House Republicans will unveil their own
Drug-Free America strategy today. What is your response to his criticisms and his
proposed strategy?
A:
Although I do not know for sure what the speaker will call for in his announcement today,
I welcome any ideas that he and others have to help reduce illegal drug use in our country.
Illegal drugs remain a serious problem, and I have always held that this should be a non-
partisan issue on which we could all come together.
But based on the Speaker's criticisms of our drug strategy, I am not sure what he intends
to propose that is significantly different. General McCaffrey specifically consulted with
the Speaker and other key Republicans in developing the strategy, and many of their
proposals are already included. They have called for making our schools drug-free,
providing parents and children with more information, expanding the number of
community anti-drug coalitions and sealing the Southwest border from illegal drugs. We
have strongly supported action on all of these fronts.
For instance, we launched the first-ever paid media campaign to make sure parents and
children are getting the right information about drugs. The campaign is already up and
running in 12 cities, and we expect to take it nationwide this summer. We supported and
fully funded the Drug-Free Communities legislation to increase by 10,000 the number of
community anti-drug coalitions in the country. We expanded and improved the Safe and
Drug-Free Schools program that is the main source of federal funds for drug education
programs in our schools. And we have doubled the number of border patrol agents --
from 3,000 to more than 6,000 this year -- as well as called for 1,000 more agents in this
year's budget.
Unfortunately, over the past few years he and others in the Republican leadership have
led the fight to kill crucial drug education and prevention programs, to eliminate our
community policing initiative, and to prevent state prisons and local jails from testing and
treating drug offenders. Hopefully, the Speaker's press conference today is a sign that he
will be more willing to work with General McCaffrey and support the nation's drug
strategy this year.
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CREATION DATE/TIME:29-APR-1998 10:11:02.00
SUBJECT: Re: Drugs and Student Aid
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
fyi...jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/29/98
10:10 AM
Robert M. Shireman
04/29/98 10:10:14 AM
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To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Re: Drugs and Student Aid
See note below. Also, Souder has introduced an amendment (which could be
considered on the floor today) which softens his provision in the HEA:
Amendment No. 59: Page 237, strike lines 4 through 10 and insert the
following:
'(2) Rehabilitation: A student whose eligibility has been suspended under
paragraph (1) may
resume eligibility before the end of the period determined under such
paragraph if the student
satisfactorily completes a drug rehabilitation program that complies with
such criteria as the
Secretary shall prescribe for purposes of this paragraph and that includes
two unannounced drug
tests.
Forwarded by Robert M. Shireman/OPD/EOP on 04/29/98
10:08 AM
S. A. Noe
04/28/98 05:39:41 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Robert M. Shireman/OPD/EOP
cc:
wayne upshaw/omb/eop, kathryn b. stack/omb/eop
Subject:
Re: Drugs and Student Aid
Here is a few things I know about the topic.
The House bill, as reported out of the Committee, already contains Rep.
Souder's drug provision. (If you want actual language, I can fax it to
you.) The drug provision in the House bill is much more sweeping and than
that in the HOPE bill because offenders are prohibited from receiving
grant, loan, or work assistance. It also imposes on much harsher
punishments than the HOPE drug provision (e.g., The second offense of
selling a "controlled substance" would disquality any individuals from
getting federal aid for an indefinite period.)
Current Law -- The Anti-Drug Abuse Act requires ED to match its aid
applicant data with the Justice Department's records called "Denial of
Federal Benefits Clearinghouse System." DOJ data set contains the names,
social security numbers, dates of birth, and other identifying information
regarding individuals convicted of Federal or State offenses involving
drug trafficking or possession of a controlled substance who have been
denited Federal benefits by Federal or State Courts. This system of
records also contains sentencing information concerning the specific
program or programs for which benefits have been denied. DOJ makes
available for the matching program the records of only those individuals
who have been denied Federal benefits under one or more of the Title IV,
HEA programs.
Drug Provision in HOPE Scholarship legislation -- The enacted drug
provision is very similar to the Administration's proposal. (Congress
made a few wording changes.)
"The Hope Scholarship Credit. shall not be allowed for qualified
tuition and related expenses for the enrollment or attendance of a student
for any academic period if such student has been convicted of a Federal or
State felony offense consisting of the possession or distribution of a
controlled substance before the end of the taxable year with or within
which such period ends."
(There is no parallel provision for the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit
program.)
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:29-APR-1998 17:18:29.00
SUBJECT: Re: international crime
TO: Ruby Shamir ( CN=Ruby Shamir/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
I can do this at 5pm tomorrow...where? Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 14:21:49.00
SUBJECT: Re: Misc.
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
thanks...jc3
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 10:51:43.00
SUBJECT: ONDCP side-by-side
TO: Michelle Crisci ( CN=Michelle Crisci/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
MC:
Has Rahm seen this side-by-side that ONDCP did this morning? I think it's
pretty good. jc3
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A DRUG POLICY SCORECARD
THE 1998 NATIONAL STRATEGY
THE SPEAKER'S PROPOSALS
Launches a comprehensive performance
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Proposes performance measures.
measurement system.
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Proposes expansion of anti-drug coalitions by
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Work with NGOs to increase anti-drug
10,000 beyond the 4000 already existing.
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coalitions.
Educates parents and children through a $195
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Give parents and children information to talk to
million media campaign: expands parenting,
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each other about drug abuse.
mentoring and media literacy skills.
Provides incentives and know-how for 22 small
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Provide market incentives for businesses to
businesses to initiate drug-free workplaces.
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implement drug-free workplace.
PDFA/ONDCP already collaborating on national
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Work with PDFA to ensure powerful anti-drug
anti-drug media campaign.
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messages are presented to children.
ONDCP's national Clearinghouse
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Set up a national clearinghouse for information
(1-800-666-3332) has been active since 1987.
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on drugs for all parents.
Launches an Athletics Initiative.
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Calls for resolution on sports and drugs.
Deploys more law enforcement personnel and
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Proposes strengthening the Border.
new technologies to guard the Southwest border.
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Focuses on breaking the cycle programs, putting
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Focuses on increasing penalties to increase still
more police on the streets to prevent drug crime,
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more the record number of Americans in jail on
coupled with tough justice for drug offenders.
drug offenses.
Provides no federal funds for needle exchange.
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Calls for ban on federal needle exchange funds.
Opportunities to keep kids away from drugs.
-
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Ends college funds for children who try drugs.
Adds 1300 drug coordinators to 6500 middle
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Calls for a system to keep our schools drug-free.
schools: affirms commitment to Safe and
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Drug-Free Schools programs.
Launches a Faith Initiative to mobilize the
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religious community to fight drugs.
Puts in place new federal support to High
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Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas.
Launches $200 million program to help close the
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"treatment gap."
Builds on international efforts to reduce supply
-
that have already, for example, cut Peruvian coca
production by 40% in the last two years.
Adds $75.4 million in new Defense support for
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interdiction.
Expands DEA's counter-methamphetamine
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initiative.
Launches a new DEA counter-heroin initiative.
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Continues putting 100,000 police on our streets.
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Launches a "Port & Border Security Initiative."
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Fights gateway behaviors to youth drug use --
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like smoking through the President's
comprehensive anti-smoking program.
Beefs up efforts to combat money laundering.
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Develops a new generation of counter-drug
-
technologies.
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CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 18:19:30.00
SUBJECT: Re: Not sure if Melissa Benton cc'd you on these answers
TO: Robert M. Shireman ( CN=Robert M. Shireman/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: William H. White Jr. ( CN=William H. White Jr./OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Tanya E. Martin ( CN=Tanya E. Martin/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Diana Fortuna ( CN=Diana Fortuna/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
I need to review this some more, but my initial reaction is the same as
Bob's.
Jose
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 12:39:24.00
SUBJECT: Can you send me a blank or model scheduling request?
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 12:44:02.00
SUBJECT: Re: GREAT NEWS!
TO: Carrie. Wofford ( Carrie. Wofford @ sba.gov @ INET @ LNGTWY [ UNKNOWN ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Carrie:
An opportunity well deserved, no doubt. Congrats!
Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 17:39:24.00
SUBJECT: Re: tobacco/law enforcement
TO: Cynthia A. Rice ( CN=Cynthia A. Rice/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TO: Cynthia Dailard ( CN=Cynthia Dailard/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Can we do this tonight...or by telephone? I'm hoping not to be here
Friday and maybe Monday. Also, I think you'll want Christa in the room.
She's the one with the good FOP relationship.
Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 20:33:16.00
SUBJECT: chart
TO: Robin J. Bachman ( CN=Robin J. Bachman/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Sorry...here it is..I added something on underfunded prevention programs
(from OMB), from a DOJ-commissioned report on the cost of the R's juvie
bill, but never put anything on the border.
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/30/98
08:31 PM
Robin J. Bachman
04/30/98 07:30:21 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
chart
do you mind e-mailing me the one that you put in your edits?
thanks
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PRESIDENT CLINTON:
THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESS:
Fighting Drugs And Protecting Our Communities
Offering Rhetoric, But What's Their Record
ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE DRUG-FREE
President Clinton: Strengthening and Expanding the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and
House Republicans Voted repeatedly to Cut Safe and Drug-Free Schools by
Communities Act. Providing support for violence and drug prevention programs to 97% of
50%. In 1995, the House Republicans voted twice to cut the Safe and
the nation's school districts. Schools use these funds to keep violence, drugs and alcohol
Drug-Free Schools Program by $266 million or 50%. Schools use these funds to
away from students and out of schools. The President's FY99 budget expands
keep violence, drugs and alcohol away from students and out of schools. [FY95
the Safe and Drug-Free Schools program by $50 million to fund 1,300
Rescissions Bill, House Vote #346, 5/18/95; FY96 Labor, HHS, Education
Drug and Violence Prevention Coordinators that will help junior high
Appropriations, House Vote #626, 8/4/95]
and middle schools keep kids safe and away from drugs.
Republican Congress Cut Drug Prevention Programs Targeted At-Risk
Providing After School Opportunities for Up to Half a Million
Youth by 61%. In 1995, the Republican Congress cut the President's FY96
Children a Year. Fought for, and won, a $40 million expansion of
budget request for the Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Block Grant
the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. The
by $60 million. This money goes directly to states for substance abuse
President's FY99 budget includes a $200 million major expansion,
treatment. Additionally, the Republican Congress cut funding for HHS' Center
which will provide safe and educational after school opportunities for
for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) and Center for Substance Abuse
up to 500,000 children. This increase will give more school-age
Treatment (CSAT) by 61% and 23% below the FY95 levels respectively.
children in rural and urban communities across the country positive
CSAP and CSAT are the lead federal agencies whose sole and specific
learning opportunities and keep more kids off the streets in the after
mandate is drug abuse prevention and treatment. These services are targeted
school hours and away from drugs and crime.
primarily to populations most in need, especially high risk youth. [ONDCP and
SAMHSA]
Building and Strengthening 14,000 Community Anti-Drug
Coalitions. Signed into law the bipartisan Drug-Free Communities
Republicans Voted Against the 1994 Crime Bill and Repeatedly
Program this year, which over the next five years will provide $143.5
Underfunded Prevention Programs. On August 21, 1994, 131 of the 177
million to help community coalitions rid their streets of drugs.
House Republicans voted against the President's Crime Bill. The legislation
contained $6.9 billion over five years to fund after school programs and other
Targeting the Anti-Drug Message to Young People. Launched a
community-based efforts to help keep children off drugs and out of trouble.
massive national media campaign to motivate America's youth to reject
Since taking control of the Congress in 1994, Republicans have provided almost
drugs. This unprecedented $195 million paid media campaign relies
no funds for these programs -- under funding them by more than $2.7 billion.
on high-impact, anti-drug television and radio advertisements using the
full force of the media --from prime time television to the Internet to
Republican Congress Provided No Money to Drug Test Teenage Drivers.
sports marketing --to educate kids and parents about the dangers of
The President's FY98 Transportation Appropriations bill included funding for
drugs. Additionally, the Office of National Drug Control Policy offers
his Youth, Drugs and Driving Initiative which provides for a demonstration
a national clearinghouse for information on drugs. The web site is
program to drug test teenagers before they receive a drivers license. The
www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov.
Republican Congress refused to fund this program that would deter drug use,
promote driving safety and reduce drug-impaired driving. [FY98 Transportation
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TARGETING GATEWAY DRUGS
President Clinton: Reducing Deaths with Zero Alcohol Tolerance
A number of studies have found that preventing or delaying tobacco and alcohol
Laws for Youth. Calling for action to reduce the deaths and injuries
use prevents or delays the use of other drugs as well.
brought about by alcohol use and driving by teens, the President signed
a law in November 1995, which required states to have "Zero Alcohol
Republican Congress Opposes Uniform Standard of 0.08 Blood Alcohol
Tolerance" laws for youth by Oct. 1, 1998, or risk losing highway
Content to Protect Our Young People. The Republican-led House Rules
funds. To date, 49 states and the District of Columbia have enacted
Committee blocked the 0.08 legislation from coming to the floor under the
zero tolerance laws, which prohibit youths under age 21 to drive with
BESTEA transportation bill. Raising the blood alcohol content limit to 0.08
any measurable amount of alcohol in their system.
will make our streets safer and help crack down on drunk driving nationwide.
Supporting Uniform Standard of 0.08 Blood Alcohol Content to
Republicans Voted Against "Zero Tolerance" Laws for Underage
Protect Our Young People. President is fighting for safe and sober
Drinking. Calling for action to reduce the deaths and injuries brought about by
streets by urging Congress to pass legislation to set a nationwide limit
alcohol use and driving by teens, the President signed a law in November 1995,
for impaired driving at .08 blood alcohol content for adult drivers.
which required states to have "Zero Alcohol Tolerance" laws for youth by Oct.
1, 1998, or risk losing highway funds. One hundred and sixty-seven
Put in Place First-ever Plan to Protect Our Children from
Republicans voted against this "zero tolerance" measure in an amendment
Tobacco. President Clinton is committed to passing comprehensive
sponsored by Representative Nita Lowey. [ House Vote #678, 9/20/95]
legislation to stop young Americans from smoking before they start,
an effort that can save one million lives over the next five years.
Speaker Gingrich Refuses to Support Efforts to Block the Gateway Drug
The President's plan for comprehensive tobacco legislation includes
Tobacco: Defending "Joe Camel," The Tobacco Industry's Ambassador to
Children. Recently, Speaker Gingrich said: "In order to understand what's
five key principles:
happened with teen smoking, this is not complicated -- it has nothing to do with
A comprehensive plan to reduce youth smoking by raising the price of packs of
Joe Camel." Yet, a recent study by the American Medical Association found
cigarettes by up to $1.50 over ten years through a combination of annual payments
that over a third of young people who try cigarettes do so because of advertising
and tough penalties on the tobacco industry;
and promotion, and that Joe Camel was the overwhelming favorite among 12- to
Full authority for the Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products;
15-year-olds. Speaker Gingrich also recently said that he opposes the
Changes in the way the tobacco industry does business, including ending marketing
McCain-Hollings tobacco reform bill: "I oppose the bill you described. I think
and promotion to kids;
it's a bad bill. [New York Times, 4/22/98; CNBC's "Russert," 4/18/98]
Progress toward other public health goals, including biomedical and cancer research, a
reduction of second-hand smoke, promotion of smoking cessation programs, and other
urgent priorities; and
Protection for tobacco farmers and their communities.
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CRACKING DOWN ON DRUG TRAFFICKERS
President Clinton: Putting 100,000 More Police Officers on the Street Through
Republican Congress Tried To Eliminate The President's Initiative To Put
Community Policing. The President proposed and fought for passage of his initiative that
100,000 More Police On The Streets. In December 1995, President Clinton
will result in an almost 20% increase in the nation's police force levels. Already, the
vetoed the FY96 Commerce Justice State (CJS) Appropriations bill which
Administration has provided funding for over 72,000 officers, who are now helping keep our
eliminated the COPS program. The Republican tried to stop the President's
neighborhoods and communities safe and drug-free. [U.S.D.O.]. COPS, 4/1/98;
Initiative that is putting more police into communities to help take drugs off our
Government Performance Results Act 1997 (attached to President's FY 98 Budget Request)]
streets. The President's plan represents the federal government's biggest
commitment ever to local law enforcement and has funded more than 72,000
additional officers to date. [President's Veto Message on CJS, 12/19/95; COPS
Tougher Methamphetamines Penalties. In 1996, President Clinton
Office, 4/98]
unveiled his comprehensive strategy targeting methamphetamine with
a coordinated government-wide response. He fought for and signed
Republican Congress passed Limited Juvenile Crime Legislation: The
into law strengthened penalties for meth trafficking and created new
Republican Juvenile Crime Bills in the House and Senate would not guarantee
controls over precursor chemicals used to make meth.
funds for new prosecutors, and their criteria for funding is so onerous that states
would have to spend hundreds of millions of dollars just to qualify for funds.
New Tools to Protect Our Youth from Violence and Drugs. The
[National Center for Juvenile Justice, "An Assessment of Selected Provisions of
President has proposed an Anti-Gang and Youth Violence Strategy
S. 10, 2/98]
that would:
Keeps kids on the right track through anti-truancy measures, curfews, and
keeping schools open late and on weekends to keep children off the streets and out
of trouble.
Targets gangs and violent juveniles, with new prosecutors and anti-gang
initiatives, including increase authority to try violent juveniles as adults and
increased penalties for adults who use minors to sell drugs.
Keeps our kids gun-and drug-free, by requiring gun dealers to sell child safety
locks with every handgun, expanding the Brady Law to prevent juveniles convicted
of violent crimes from buying guns when they turn 21, and enacting tough
penalties for people who sell drugs to kids and use kids to
sell drugs.
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SUPPORTING COERCED ABSTINENCE FOR DRUG OFFENDERS -- DRUG TESTING, TREATMENT AND SANCTIONS
Pushed for Drug Testing and Intervention in the 50 States. Fought
Republican Congress Has Voted Repeatedly To Eliminate Or Cut Funding
for and signed the legislation requiring states to drug test prisoners
For Drug Courts. In December 1995, one of the reasons President Clinton
and parolees as a condition for receiving prison grants. Pushed for
vetoed the FY96 Commerce Justice State Appropriations bill is that the
legislation to allow States to use their federal prison funds to implement their drug
Republican legislation would have eliminated the drug courts program.
Through a tough system of treatment, testing and prevention, Drug Courts have
testing plans.
proven effective at cutting crime and addiction. In the FY95 Rescissions Bill,
the Republican Congress cut $17.1 million from drug courts. In FY97, the
Doubled the Number of Federal Arrestees Tested. Directed the
President's drug courts budget request was cut by $70 million and in FY98 the
Attorney General to create a program to drug test federal criminal
President's budget request was reduced by $45 million. [President's Veto
defendants. Operation Drug TEST (Testing, Effective Sanctions
Message on CJS, 12/19/95; ONDCP Budget Office]
and Treatment) funded a pilot program to test defendants
immediately upon their arrest. In FY 1997, data from 24 judicial
Republican Congress Has Resisted President's Plan of Coerced Abstinence
districts indicated that 56% of defendants (9,308) were tested -- a
for Drug Offenders. The President has promoted a plan of coerced abstinence
dramatic increase over the 28% (4,929) of defendants tested in the
-- drug testing, sanctions and treatment -- for drug offenders under criminal
justice supervision. Studies show that drug offenders who are drug tested and
previous year. There was also a 190% increase in drug treatment
receive treatment are less likely to re-offend and use drugs again. The President
for defendants over the same period.
fought for and signed legislation requiring states to drug test prisoners and
parolees as a condition for receiving prison grants, but contrary to the President's
Expanded Testing and Treatment in Federal Prisons. Through his
plan, the Congress has repeatedly refused to allow states to use their grants for
budgets and the 1994 Crime Act, the President has promoted
drug testing and treatment.
coerced abstinence in the federal prison system. In 1997, federal
prisoners were subjected to nearly 130,000 drug tests.
Additionally, the number of inmates required to receive treatment
more than tripled (from 5,450 in FY 1993 to 17,943 in FY 1997).
Multiplied the Number of Drug Courts. As part of the 1994 Crime
Act, the President fought to launch a $1 billion initiative to spread
Drug Courts across the country. Drug Courts use drug testing,
sanctions and -- when necessary -- treatment to cut crime and
addiction. Drug Courts have increased from a mere handful in
1993, to more than 200 that are operational today.
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SHOWING LEADERSHIP
Urged Defeat of Medical Marijuana Propositions On State Ballots.
Republican Congress Showed No Leadership When Medical Marijuana
The Clinton Administration, lead by Office of National Drug Control
Propositions Were On State Ballots. In 1996, two medical marijuana
Policy Director Barry McCaffrey, did the following:
initiatives, California Proposition 215 and Arizona Proposition 200, were on
their respective state ballots. House Crime Subcommittee Chairman Bill
The Director made two trips to each state (September and
McCollum, the lead House spokesman on crime and drugs, held no hearings on
October), holding eight press conferences and attending four
medical marijuana, nor did he speak out against these propositions until well
community-sponsored rallies against the initiatives.
after their passage.
In 1981, Speaker Gingrich and Crime Subcommittee Chairman
The Director wrote letters to and met with key figures urging their
McCollum co-sponsored legislation to legalize medical marijuana.
support of the campaigns against these measures. As a result,
[United Press International, 9/17/81; The Hill, 11/22/95; H.R. 4498,
former Presidents Bush, Ford and Carter signed a joint letter
introduced 9/16/81]
expressing their concern about the initiatives, and former Surgeon
General Dr. C. Everett Koop taped a public service video and
Speaker Gingrich Has Yet To Institute A Drug Testing Program For The
wrote letters to the editors in each state expressing his concern over
House Of Representatives -- Despite His Promise To Do So. In December
each measure.
1994, Speaker-elect Gingrich pledged to implement a drug testing plan for the
House. Belatedly, in January 1997, the House passed a resolution to "develop.
The Director was interviewed on 40 radio talk and television news
a system for drug testing of House Members, officers, or employees that is
shows, and gave 35 on-the-record interviews on the initiatives.
comparable in scope to the system for drug testing in the executive branch."
More than a year after passage and three years after Speaker Gingrich's
The Director met with four editorial boards about the initiatives
pledge, no plan is in place. [H Res 5, House Vote #6, 1/7/97]
The Director wrote op-ed contributions that were published in the
San Francisco Chronicle and the Arizona Republic.
The Director wrote 166 California and Arizona business leaders
soliciting their support for local opposition to the propositions.
[ONDCP]
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STOPPING DRUGS AT THE BORDER
Put More Manpower and Resources into Fighting Drugs at the
Border. The number of Border Patrol agents guarding our Southwest
Border has doubled-- from 3,389 in FY93 to 6,213 at the end of FY97.
The number of Customs agents working on the Southwest Border has
grown 16% from 2,000 in FY93 to 2,311 in FY97. The number of
DEA, FBI, INS enforcement officers/agents and US marshals on the
Southwest Border have also increased. Spending on Southwest
Border counter-drug efforts has increased: Customs up 72 percent
(FY93-97); FBI up 21 percent (FY93-97); DEA up 30 percent
(FY93-97); INS up 96 percent (FY93-97); and US Attorneys up 45
percent (FY93-97). The FY99 budget adds to this 1,000 new Border
Patrol agents, and $54 million to Customs for advanced inspection
technologies.
Keeping Drugs Off the Street -- Border Seizures Are Up. The Clinton
Administration
has increased seizures of marijuana by 86 percent -- from 787,523 pounds in FY92 to
1,462,940 pounds in FY96. And seizures of heroin are up 32 percent -- from 1,157 kilograms
in FY92 to 1,532 kilograms in FY96.
Proposed More Funding for the Infrastructure. The President's
budget would provide a total of $450 million from 1998-2003 for
border-related infrastructure initiatives. Of the $450 million,
approximately $270 million could be provided to other Federal
agencies for infrastructure development, including technology
investments or border equipment purchases for Customs.
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 13:55:03.00
SUBJECT: Internal Talking Points for today
TO: Michelle Crisci ( CN=Michelle Crisci/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
McCaffrey's drug talking points check out the Cliff notes line jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 04/30/98
01:54 PM
Robert F. Housman
04/30/98 01:45:53 PM
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To: See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
cc: Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP, Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
Subject: Internal Talking Points for today
Message Sent
To:
Janet L. Crist/ONDCP/EOP
Jennifer Brown/ONDCP/EOP
John T. Carnevale/ONDCP/EOP
Charles A. Blanchard/ONDCP/EOP
Melvin G. Dubee/ONDCP/EOP
James R. McDonough/ONDCP/EOP
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This is partisan rhetoric that makes bad drug policy:
The answer isn't to incarcerate more people -- we already have one in every 155 people in
America in jail, more people than in the Armed Services -- we can't afford, socially and
economically, to lock up all of America -- we need to focus on prevention and breaking the
cycle.
The answer isn't a Blue Ribbon partisan panel, it's a national, united effort -- behind the
Strategy.
A panel is great for a study, but lousy for moving out -- I know drugs are wrong, I want to act --
not study.
We'll work with the Speaker's Blue Ribbon Panel -- just as we work with every member of
Congress in moving ahead with the National Drug Control Strategy.
The reality and the rhetoric don't match:
We agree about protecting children, but the Congress twice voted to cut the Safe and Drug Free
Schools Program -- the number 1, school-based counter-drug program in the nation.
We can't get sensible legislation to address gateway behaviors like smoking through Congress
because of his opposition.
The cuts to ONDCP are old news -- today we have the largest ONDCP we've ever had, only the
Senate Republicans won't reauthorize us.
The Speaker talks about the resources to fight drugs -- we agree, in fact, we have the largest
counter-drug budget ever in the history of the United States: $17.1 billion.
For all the tough on drug crime talk, the Speaker fought legislation to protect our police fighting
drugs on our streets -- he fought the 100,000 new police on our streets, he fought the Brady Bill,
he fought the Assault weapon ban -- You can't be a friend to police and put them in danger.
The only news here is old news:
Get tough on drugs is great, but we have already increased the sentences for the most serious
drug offenders.
We agree we need to work with community coalitions -- we've already built a civic alliance
that is over 60 million people strong, representing everyone from the Elks to the Moose, from
the Girl Scouts to the VFW, and we launched a program to provide $155 million to empower
these groups.
They talk about DEA arrests being down -- these are old numbers -- today's reality, DEA drug
cases are up 13%, defendants are up 8% to a record high -- largely due to Southwest Border
efforts.
We need to strengthen our borders -- this year alone we'll put 1,000 new Border Patrol agents
on the Southwest border, increase drug-busting technologies and launch a Border and Port
Security Initiative.
I'm tempted to ask -- where's his beef with the Strategy.
These proposals so closely mirror our National Drug Control Strategy, a professor might call
them the "Cliff's Note version" -- what grade do you give a Cliff note paper?
The only real new effort is for all of us to wear ribbons -- and that's the oldest news -- we
already have a RED RIBBON week against drugs -- a great program already working.
If this is, as his opinion piece says, "their most significant piece of legislation," I'm frightened
-- a resolution on groundhog day is bigger effort.
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Get the Facts Right -- CALL THE CLEARINGHOUSE ..1-800-666-3332
We'd love to know how they compare youth rates in the 1960s -- there are no reliable studies of
1960s youth use rates -- where do they find this history?
Their stat's for "past 30 day" are really "past year" -- this over inflates use by more than 100%,
the true rates are less than half of what he claims -- mistake or design? Rhetoric over reality
CDC has nothing to do with the Institute of Social Research [youth use, Footnote 2 their attack
piece]. It's actually NIDA.
Needle Exchange:
Why focus on peripheral issues -- look at the real facts: youth drug use is in decline, spending
on drugs is down by 34% from 1988 -- the height of the so-called "War on Drugs"; cocaine
production is down (Peru 40% in two years); cocaine, meth and crack use are down.
The Speaker wants to end money for needle exchange, we agree -- the President has already
decided: "No Federal funds to needle exchange."
Drug Use Overall
They compare today to the 1980's -- but the jump in drug use began in the 1980s with a
softening of attitudes that occurred during this time. It takes at least three years for attitudes on
drugs to change drug use -- the up-tick in use in 1992, really began in 1988, not on our watch.
They're looking at old news because it fits the doomsday election year rhetoric -- the fact is:
drug use is down by roughly half from 1979; spending is down; production is down; and youth
use rates are beginning to fall.
Look at the numbers -- use rates, death rates by age groups The real drug use problem in our
nation is the middle aged, suburban users -- who started during 60s and 70s. I find it odd for a
history professor to blame us today for the problems of the past.
Youth Drug Use
Today's reality doesn't match today's rhetoric -- the facts: youth use rates are leveling off, and
youth attitudes against drugs are increasing.
Prevention and youth education are our number one goal and we are making a difference:
$195 Million Media Campaign -- showing results already
60 Million member civic alliance against youth drug use
Expanding school based efforts -- counselors in 6,500 schools
New Athletics Initiative -- right messages
There's a lot of reminiscing about "Just Say No" -- without a gimmicky PR title, our prevention
efforts today way outstrip "Just Say No":
Goal 1 spending
FY98 = 1.7 BILLION
FY99 = 2 BILLION
"Put our money "
Today, "just say no" is more rightly Just say know -- with a capitol NO.
OVERALL: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT -- WHERE'S THE BEEF -- HIS
RHETORIC READS JUST LIKE OUR STRATEGY
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 16:58:44.00 -
SUBJECT: COPS Request
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
CR:
How do I get this in? Should I do it myself...do you need to run any
traps...Bruce has expected it for some time, and it shouldn't be a
surprise to Rahmie either.
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PRESIDENT SCHEDULING REQUEST
April 30, 1998
ACCEPT
REGRET
PENDING
TO:
Stephanie Streett, Director of Scheduling
FROM:
Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
Rahm Emanuel, Senior Advisor to the President
REQUEST:
For the President to announce a new COPS initiative.
PURPOSE:
To highlight the President's commitment to putting 100,000 more police
on the streets and his success in helping drive down the crime rates.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Justice is preparing to launch a new $240 million
initiative to hire about 2,000 more police in high-crime and high-need
neighborhoods. Under this initiative, the Justice Department will select
16 cities (8 small, 8 large) that agree to target crime "hot spots," youth
violence problems, or economically distressed areas and provide them
with 100% grants to hire more police officers. By waiving the 25% local
match, key cities that may not have been able to afford more police
officers will be able to do so. Mayor Daley of Chicago has pushed the
Justice Department to use its waiver authority in this targeted manner, and
he is interested in doing an event with the Administration.
DATE & TIME:
Between mid-May and June 1998
DURATION:
1 hour
LOCATION:
Preferably in Chicago, II, with Mayor Daley. However, the initiative
could also be unveiled at the White House or in any of the 15 other cities
that will be awarded grants.
PARTICIPANTS:
Attorney General Reno
Mayors and elected officials
Police Chiefs and other law enforcement representatives
REMARKS
REQUIRED:
Yes
MEDIA:
Open
CONTACT:
Christa Robinson
6-5165
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 17:22:43.00
SUBJECT: Weekly
TO: Laura Emmett ( CN=Laura Emmett/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Here you go, Laura, we may have a bullet or two more still deciding jc3
Crime -- Assault Weapons -- Despite efforts by both Republicans and
Democrats on the conference committee considering the supplemental
appropriations bill, a provision to exempt firearms "in transit" from the
Administration's decision to ban semiautomatic assault rifles that accept
large capacity magazines was not included in the final conference report.
However, Senator Craig expressed his intention to offer a similar
amendment during the appropriations process.
Crime -- COPS Initiative -- The Department of Justice is preparing to
launch a new $240 million initiative to hire about 2,000 more police in
high-crime and high-need neighborhoods. Under this initiative, the
Justice Department will select 16 cities (8 small, 8 large) that agree to
target crime and drug "hot spots," youth violence problems, or
economically distressed areas and provide them with 100% grants to hire
more police officers. By waiving the 25% local match, key cities that may
not have been able to afford more police officers will be able to do so.
Mayor Daley of Chicago has pushed the Justice Department to use its waiver
authority in this targeted manner, and he is interested in announcing this
new initiative with the Administration. We are working with Rahm to
submit a scheduling request for such an event.
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 13:54:58.00
SUBJECT: Re: Internal Talking Points for today
TO: Robert F. Housman ( CN=Robert F. Housman/OU=ONDCP/O=EOP @ EOP [ ONDCP ] )
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Love the Cliff Notes line.
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 14:15:50.00
SUBJECT: Misc.
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
CR:
In addition to wanting a blank/model scheduling request, do you have the
forms to get event photos signed...jc3
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME:30-APR-1998 14:48:56.00
SUBJECT: schedule
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Please add the following to my schedule for next week:
1. 2pm meeting w/Bob Scully on Tuesday 5/5;
2. 2pm meeting w/Scott Green on Wednesday 5/6;
3. 3:30pm meeting w/Victoria Bassetti on Tuesday 5/5;
All are in my office. Thanks...jc3
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 4-MAY-1998 15:25:01.00
SUBJECT: Scully Appointment
TO: Michelle Crisci ( CN=Michelle Crisci/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
MC:
Any word from Nash or Sperling on openings for the retirement summit in
June. I'm meeting w/Scully tomorrow, and this is bound to come up. I
think it's important for us to keep pushing to involve Bob in this event
if possible. It's important to him, and we'll need him on some on some
important issues soon (i.e., tobacco).
Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 4-MAY-1998 15:27:36.00
SUBJECT: Scully Appointment
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Do you have any pull say with Nash or Gene's folks on this? Also, can you
check on the TOP COPS honorary chair request? Bob is sure to raise this
tomorrow, don't you think? jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 05/04/98
03:25 PM
Jose Cerda III
05/04/98 03:22:36 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Michelle Crisci/WHO/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Scully Appointment
MC:
Any word from Nash or Sperling on openings for the retirement summit in
June. I'm meeting w/Scully tomorrow, and this is bound to come up. I
think it's important for us to keep pushing to involve Bob in this event
if possible. It's important to him, and we'll need him on some on some
important issues soon (i.e., tobacco).
Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 4-MAY-1998 09:08:39.00
SUBJECT: MEETING -- RE: IDEA
TO: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Please add to schedule jc3
Forwarded by Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP on 05/04/98
09:07 AM
Sandra Yamin
05/01/98 06:09:47 PM
Record Type: Record
To: Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP, Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OPD/EOP
cc: Diana Fortuna/OPD/EOP, Mary I. Cassell/OMB/EOP, Melissa N.
Benton/OMB/EOP
Subject:
MEETING -- RE: IDEA
Forwarded by Sandra Yamin/OMB/EOP on 05/01/98 06:10
PM
Sandra Yamin
05/01/98 05:55:12 PM
Record Type: Record
To: See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
cc: See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
Subject:
MEETING -- RE: IDEA
Barbara Chow would like to meet w/ you on Tues. May 5 at 10:30AM in Rm 260
to discuss the ED position on HR. 3254 -- IDEA Technical Amendment Act of
1998. Please confirm your availability to attend. Thanks.
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Collection: Elena Kagan Systematic Project
Bucket: OPD
Creation Date: 1998-05-04
Subject: McCaffrey Memo
Creator: Jose Cerda III
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 4-MAY-1998 14:32:36.00
SUBJECT: Re: Three things
TO: Cathy R. Mays ( CN=Cathy R. Mays/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Let's try and get it on his schedule -- no hurry. We can make sure we get
bios/resumes before the meeting, though I don't think they're absolutely
necessary...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda III/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 4-MAY-1998 18:45:48.00
SUBJECT: kevin sullivan
TO: Tanya E. Martin ( CN=Tanya E. Martin/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Do you have a fax # for Kevin in the Secretary's office? jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 4-MAY-1998 14:12:30.00
SUBJECT: Three things
TO: Cathy R. Mays ( CN=Cathy R. Mays/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Cathy:
Could you help me follow-up on a few items that came up in team leaders
today?
1. McCaffrey Scheduling memo. I'm going to do a note to Bruce and Elena
on this today, but Elena has not seen the memo. Can you please forward a
copy to Laura for Elena to review.
2. Blanchard/Umberg meeting. I mentioned this meeting request to Bruce
and, while note too excited, he agreed we should go ahead and set it up
(no hurry, thought). Also, Elena should be at that meeting.
3. Brookings Invite. I got a note from Bruce Katz at the Brooking
Institute saying they're trying to get Bruce to kick-off their board
meeting in June. I didn't mention this to Bruce at today's meeting, but
I'd be happy to work with him on comments, etc., if he wants to do this.
Bruce Katz and I have been working on a community policing forum this
week, and I promised I'd mention the invite to BR.
Thanks,
Jose'
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-MAY-1998 12:23:30.00
SUBJECT: videoscripts
TO: Christa Robinson ( CN=Christa Robinson/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
I guess it's too late to do the drug courts script. What do you think?
Am I out of luck unless they schedule something before June 5th? jc3
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12:22 PM
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05/05/98 12:19:30 PM
Record Type: Record
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See the distribution list at the bottom of this message
cc:
Subject:
videoscripts
Feel free to review and make comments to June.
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12:22 PM
June Shih
05/05/98 11:37:36 AM
Record Type: Record
To: Christa Robinson/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject: videoscripts
WIC Directors Chicago Bd. John Walsh Powell Leahy
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
VIDEOTAPED REMARKS TO
THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WIC DIRECTORS
MAY 10, 1998
I am delighted to take part in the National Association of WIC Directors fifteenth annual
conference. On behalf of all Americans, I want to thank you for your tireless efforts to ensure
all our children get the strong and healthy starts they need to grow and fulfill their God-given
potential.
Today, there are millions of children -- and millions of families -- whose lives have been
improved and strengthened by WIC -- and by your commitment. Every time you help a needy
family afford an extra carton of milk, or refer an expectant mother to prenatal care, you are
building a brighter future for our children. We now know that WIC families give birth to
healthier and stronger babies. We know that how we care for our children in the earliest days
can affect their physical, emotional and intellectual development over a lifetime. That is why I
have worked hard ensure that all eligible women, infants and children can participate in WIC.
And I am committed to supporting all of your efforts to maintain and improve your record of
success.
The Talmud says every blade of grass has its angel that bends over and whispers, "grow,
grow." Our children are blades of grass. I thank you for being some of their angels.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
VIDEOTAPED REMARKS TO THE CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE'S 150th
ANNIVERSARY
JUNE 1, 1998
I'm honored to help all of you celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Board of
Trade. Thanks, in part, to this institution and the leadership of Mayor Richard Daley, Chicago
has truly become a leader in the global marketplace.
For 150 years, the Chicago Board of Trade has helped millions of farmers, entrepreneurs,
corporations and others guard against market uncertainties. Today, in no small part because of a
steadfast record of hard work and innovation, you now operate the largest and most efficient
trading floor in the world.
And you have played an important part in the American economic renaissance we are
now experiencing. Today, opportunity is abundant, our communities are getting stronger,
our families are more secure and more prosperous. Every day, there is more good news that the
three-part economic strategy we launched in 1993 -- a strategy of fiscal discipline, expanded
trade, and investment in our citizens -- is working. In the first quarter of this year, our economy
grew at a rate of 4.2 percent. Unemployment was the lowest in 28 years; inflation was the
lowest in more than 30 years; and consumer confidence reached its highest level in a generation.
For five years in a row, America's economy has been rated the most competitive in the world.
I am confident that the Chicago Board of Trade will continue to do its part to keep our
economy the strongest and most competitive in the world. You have a proud tradition to carry
into the 21st Century. And I wish you 150 more years of success.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
VIDEOTAPED MESSAGE TO JOHN WALSH
MAY 16, 1998
I want to personally congratulate John Walsh for making America's fight against crime
his life's work. As many of you who watch this show know, John has been unrelenting and
remarkably successful in his efforts to help bring criminals to justice.
On behalf of all Americans, I also want to thank John for all the work he has done to
strengthen our laws and to prevent crime from happening in the first place. When my
administration pushed a smart, tough crime bill through Congress, John was there. When we
asked Congress to give additional rights to crime victims, when we required the pictures of
missing children to be posted in federal buildings, and when we compelled states to register sex
offenders, John was there. In short, when it comes to finding crime-fighting solutions that work,
John Walsh has always been there.
In recent years, our nation has made great strides in crime prevention. Because we've put
100,000 more police on the streets and taken more criminals, guns and drugs out of our
neighborhoods, crime has dropped for five years in row -- all across America. We have come a
long way, but now is no time for complacency. I will keep working -- and, I know John will
keep working -- to make our streets, schools, and communities safer so that crime is the
exception not the rule.
John: Hillary and I are grateful to you for all you have done for our country.
Congratulations on the tenth anniversary of America's Most Wanted.
# # #
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
VIDEOTAPED REMARKS FOR
COLIN POWELL TRIBUTE
June 2, 1998
When Colin Powell retired from military service, he told me that he wanted to spend
more of his time giving more of our children the chance to make the most of their lives. And
that is exactly what he has done these past five years. He has been very busy realizing his
dream of helping young people to reach their own dreams, through citizen service.
One year ago, I was proud to stand with General Powell, along with President Bush,
President Carter, and President Ford, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, at the first-ever
Presidents' Summit on Service. I think everyone who was there that day -- and there were
thousands of people, young and old, public servants and private citizens -- felt a renewed
sense of excitement about citizen service, and what it can help us to achieve for our children,
our communities, and our country.
Colin, the enthusiasm we saw that day, the revival of interest in serving our
communities that is taking hold all over the country, is due in large part to your tireless
efforts. You are setting a standard of citizen service -- and humanitarianism -- that is an
inspiration for us all. I know I join with all Americans in congratulating you on being honored
by the Boys and Girls Club of America.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON
VIDEOTAPED TRIBUTE TO SENATOR PATRICK LEAHY
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA FOUNDATION -- PATRICK LEAHY
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
MAY 14, 1998
Pat Leahy embodies the very best in public service -- decency, compassion, concern for
others. For more than 20 years as a United States Senator, Pat has been a tireless champion for
the people of Vermont, for the health and well-being of our children, for the protection of our
environment, for the integrity of our judiciary. He's never just settled for taking a stand, he's
taken action. Especially when it comes to aiding victims of war and protecting innocent people
around the world from land mines. I know this firsthand. Every time I see the Senator, I can
always count on him to speak passionately and forcefully on this subject. And when that day
comes when every man, woman and child walks the Earth in safety -- free from the threat of land
mines -- it will be in no small part because of Sen. Leahy's dogged efforts.
Hubert Humphrey once said that "the essence of statesmanship is a prudent and probing
concern for the future." I can think of no one more deserving of the title statesman, no finer
humanitarian than Pat Leahy.
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CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-MAY-1998 10:00:17.00
SUBJECT: Re: Draft Moore/McCaffrey joint release for tomorrow
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
good work...jc3
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-MAY-1998 16:57:28.00
SUBJECT: Victoria Bassetti
TO: Peter G. Jacoby ( CN=Peter G. Jacoby/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO ])
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Peter:
I'm scheduled to meet w/Victoria Bassetti tomorrow at 4:45pm tomorrow on
gun goodies. She mentioned you might be interested in attending; let me
know.
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-MAY-1998 11:24:00.00
SUBJECT: Red Lines
TO: Peter G. Jacoby ( CN=Peter G. Jacoby/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Peter:
Can you leg. affairs types get quick turnaround on red line requests -- do
you have any "in stock"? I'm looking for a redline of the first and last
page of the '94 crime bill for a police friend of mine that is retiring at
the end of this month.
Jose'
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1)
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-MAY-1998 20:05:54.00
SUBJECT: Federal Law Enforcement Officers Message
TO: Leanne A. Shimabukuro ( CN=Leanne A. Shimabukuro/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD )
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Can you talk to Shannon about this. Make sure the assaults language
comports with our one-pager, and we should probably add a line about
strengthening federal law enforcement (FBI, DEA, doubling border patrol)
-- since that, not community police, is what these guys care about...j jc3
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08:04 PM
Shannon M. Hinderliter
05/05/98 07:17:42 PM
Record Type: Record
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Subject:
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Message
Would you please clear the following message for us-please note the event
is 5/8. If you have any questions I can be reached at 6-5526. Thank you.
"
Warm greetings to everyone gathered in Los Angeles for
the ninth annual Salute to Federal Law Enforcement Officers.
I join you in paying tribute to the many quiet heroes who are
being honored at this year's event.
America owes a lasting debt of gratitude to the men and
women of our federal law enforcement community. Each day, you
put your lives at risk to protect us, ensuring the safety of our
families and our homes, preventing crime, patrolling our borders,
protecting public officials, and waging our war on drugs.
My Administration is committed to helping you carry out your
mission. Five years ago, we made a commitment to take back our
streets from criminals and to combat the crime and violence that
affect so many Americans. With the Crime Act, the Brady Act, the
Violence Against Women Act, and other tough legislation, we have
put into action a comprehensive anticrime strategy. In addition,
my Administration recently banned more than 50 kinds of modified
assault weapons because they accept large-capacity military
magazines. By keeping these weapons off our streets and out of
the hands of criminals, we will take another crucial step toward
halting the scourge of gun violence that has taken such a tragic
toll on America's children and families.
Thanks in large part to the courage and commitment of
our nation's law enforcement community, our strategy is working.
Crime rates across the country are at a 25-year low. Violent
crimes and property crimes have decreased, and the murder rate
is down dramatically. With your help, we are reclaiming our
streets, our schools, and our society with a comprehensive
approach: more police on the street, tougher penalties, better
prevention, and more community police officers. Across America,
neighborhood by neighborhood, hope for a safer future is being
restored, and I commend each of you for your contributions to
this vital crusade.
Best wishes for a memorable ceremony and continued success
in the years to come.
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Jose Cerda III ( CN=Jose Cerda II1/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD ])
CREATION DATE/TIME: 5-MAY-1998 13:39:08.00
SUBJECT: Mayor Vera Katz (Portland, Oregon)
TO: Mona G. Mohib ( CN=Mona G. Mohib/OU=WHO/O=EOP @ EOP [ WHO 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
CC: Essence P. Washington ( CN=Essence P. Washington/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1)
READ:UNKNOWN
TEXT:
Mona:
Actually, I'll be out of the office most of the day on Friday,
participating in a policing discussion at Brookings. Can I recommned
somebody else, or do you prefer to get by without a policy person?
Jose'
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01:37 PM
Mona G. Mohib
05/05/98 01:13:08 PM
Record Type: Record
To:
Jose Cerda III/OPD/EOP
cc:
Subject:
Mayor Vera Katz (Portland, Oregon)
Can you join Lynn and the mayor Friday morning -- on issues related to gun
control. I will send you the paper