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November 29, 1999
The Honorable Howard Schloss
11688 Stockbridge Lane
Reston, Virginia 20194
Dear Howard:
I want to thank you for your outstanding service at the
Department of the Treasury. I am deeply grateful for all you
have done on behalf of my Administration and our nation.
Throughout your tenure, you carried out your demanding
responsibilities with skill and professionalism, and as Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs, you played an
important role in our efforts to ensure the continued growth of
our economy. I am especially grateful for your leadership in
effectively communicating the benefits of the redesigned $100,
$50, and $20 bills to the American people. I also want you to
know how much I valued your participation in my trip to China.
I know that your experience and skills will continue to
serve you well as you begin this new chapter in your life. You
have my best wishes for continued success and every happiness.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
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August 11, 1999
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
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The Honorable William J. Clinton
President of the United States
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I respectfully tender my resignation as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
(Public Affairs) effective August 11, 1999.
It has been a high honor and privilege to serve you. You and your
Administration have made a real difference in the economic well-being of this
country.
Respectfully yours,
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The Honorable Martha Krebs
Director
Office of Science
Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20585
Dear Martha:
I have received your kind letter, and it is with regret that I
accept your resignation as Director of the Office of Science in
the Department of Energy.
Throughout your tenure, you have served with distinction, and
you can be proud of your role in developing our nation's basic
research agenda. I am especially grateful for your commitment
to advancing policies that invest in our people and in the
technologies of tomorrow. From the Human Genome Laboratory
and the Genome Institute to the Environmental Molecular Science
Laboratory and the Supernovae Search project, you have demon-
strated a long-standing commitment to promoting collaborative
efforts that have resulted in ground-breaking work in the
sciences. As the longest-serving director of the Office of
Science, you have helped to implement critical reforms, to
streamline operations, and to carry out crucial programs in a
cost-effective and timely manner. On behalf of all those who
have benefited from your service, I thank you for a job well
done.
I know that your skills will continue to serve you well as you
move on to new challenges. Hillary joins me in sending best
wishes for continued success and every happiness.
BILL CLINTON
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I wish to inform you of my desire to step down as the Director of the Office of Science in
the Department of Energy. It has been my deep honor to serve you, the Vice President,
and the three Secretaries of Energy in your administration. Secretary O'Leary, Secretary
Pena, and Secretary Richardson have each supported the science mission of the
Department with enthusiasm and commitment, and it has been a personal pleasure to
work with them. It has also been satisfying and productive to work with your Science
Advisors and their staffs at the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
The Office of Science carries out one of the major Federal investments in basic research
in the United States. It supports the fundamental science capabilities of the Department
of Energy's national laboratories as well as many of our finest universities. It is the
primary source of the many Nobel Prizes in which the Department takes deserved pride.
It is the largest Federal funding source for the physical sciences. The unique User
Facilities at our laboratories serve more than 16,000 scientists from across the country
and around the world. Because of your recognition of the value of basic research to
technological innovation, the Office of Science has been able to improve and expand the
capabilities of our Laboratories and facilities so that they can also support the other
missions of the Department. In particular, through these efforts, your Administration can
claim a record of delivering the highest of high technology on schedule, within budget
and with a level of performance that enables American scientists to lead the world in
many fields.
In the six years during which I have served you, here are some of the many
accomplishments of which you should be proud. The High Energy Physics program
developed a new long range plan after the termination of the Superconducting Super
Collider. We have met the major goals of that plan: expanded investments in university
high energy physics; the on-time, on-budget completion of the Fermilab Main Injector
and the B-Factory at Stanford, and the successful negotiation and on-going participation
in the precedent-setting collaboration to construct the Large Hadron Collider and its
detectors at the CERN Laboratory in Switzerland. In addition, this program also supports
the noted Supernovae Search project that was identified as the achievement of the year by
Science magazine. Later this year, the Brookhaven National Laboratory will complete
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the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, a critical user facility for our Nuclear Physics
program.
Our facilities are critical centers for collaboration - among scientists, between Federal
agencies, and within the Department of Energy. Within the last six years we have
completed today's most advanced x-ray sources at Berkeley and Argonne National
Laboratories on-time and on-budget. Along with the current upgrades for the facilities at
Stanford and Brookhaven (jointly funded by the Office of Science and the National
Institutes of Health), all these facilities give the United States world leadership in the
developing field of structural biology. Understanding the physical structure of proteins
and their interactions will open new doors for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and
provide understanding that will enable breakthrough applications in agriculture and
pollution prevention and clean-up.
The Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory (EMSL) at the Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory was completed in FY 1997, again on-time and on-budget. It already
supports nearly 800 users and has won a national R&D 100 award for its innovative
computational chemistry models. EMSL is now at the heart of the Laboratory's
successful applied technology and management contributions to the Department's clean-
up programs. Later this year, we will dedicate the major upgrade to the Combustion
Research Facility at the Sandia National Laboratory. This facility is not only a unique
place for characterizing fundamental chemical and fluid dynamics processes, but for
collaborations among national laboratory, university and industrial scientists supported
by Department programs in Fossil Energy and Energy Efficiency.
Together with the Directors of the National Laboratories, we have implemented new
approaches to manage our laboratories more effectively. The Office of Science
laboratories have led in the implementation of Integrated Safety Management within the
Department. We have also developed performance expectations and measures for the
science programs at the laboratories. Federal budget constraints require the laboratories
to work together in new ways. Our new facilities and scientific programs have resulted in
groundbreaking collaborations. The B-Factory and the Large Hadron Collider,
mentioned earlier, utilize specific competencies of individual laboratories to be applied
under the central direction of the home laboratory. This concept is being carried out on a
larger scale in the Spallation Neutron Source project at the Oak Ridge National
Laboratory.
These collaborations are not limited to our large facilities. In order to carry out our
contribution to the accelerated Human Genome program, we completed the Human
Genome Laboratory at the Berkeley Laboratory and created the Joint Genome Institute, a
collaboration among the Berkeley, Livermore, and Los Alamos Laboratories operating
with a consolidated budget and a single sequencing facility. This sequencing facility is
the second largest producer of gene sequence in the United States and third in the world.
As the fusion program has moved toward a science-based program, their facilities at our
laboratories and universities have become true user facilities, where research requires
national and international collaborations. Most recently, the magnetic fusion and inertial
fusion communities have joined to provide a consolidated plan for developing these
different approaches for an eventual energy producing technology. Recent awards in our
carbon sequestration research program established two multi-laboratory centers that also
involve university partners. Our computational research investments in "collaboratory"
technology will make it possible for our unique facilities to be available remotely to more
users, thus reducing their travel time and costs. We have also made significant
investments on behalf of your commitment to build the Next Generation Internet.
These accomplishments have taken place within the framework established by you and
the Vice President for Reinventing Government. The people of the Office of Science
have restructured their work and carry it out with fewer people and stronger requirements
for excellence in management as well as environment, health and safety performance.
The peer review process of the Office of Science ensures that the best and most
promising research is supported by taxpayer dollars. We have collaborated to apply this
process to new programs with our colleagues in other DOE mission areas such as
Environmental Management, Nuclear Energy, and Fossil Energy. Our efforts with
Environmental Management were honored with a Hammer Award in 1998. We also won
the Energy Quality Award in 1997 for incorporating the Baldridge principles into our
management systems. We established an information architecture for the Office of
Science, which has become the model for the Departmental effort now underway.
As you can tell, I am enormously proud to have been an Assistant Secretary in the
Department of Energy and the Director of the Office of Science. The career staff of the
Office have my great appreciation, respect and enduring loyalty. Without their
commitment, these accomplishments would not have been possible. This has been a big
and challenging job. I have learned more about all the institutions that carry out the
nation's science, and about the art of leadership in science. For making this experience
possible, I thank you profoundly. However, this kind of service is not meant to be
permanent and I am now the longest serving Director of Science in the history of the
Department. It is time for me to use what I have learned for other places and institutions
and, of course, for science. I will work with Secretary Richardson during these next few
months to provide a smooth transition in the best interests of the Department and the
Office of Science.
Sincerely,
Hartha Kubs
Martha Krebs
November 29, 1999
The Honorable Jimmy Carter
The Carter Center
One Copenhill
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Dear Jimmy:
Thank you for your letters. It's always good to hear from you.
I share your concerns regarding the facility needs of The
Centers for Disease Control's headquarters, and I am pleased
to report that in fiscal 2000, overall CDC funding increased by
approximately $400 million. For CDC's buildings and facilities,
the increase was $42 million, bringing the total to $60 million.
While I recognize that your request was for $141 million, I
believe that this increase goes a long way toward improving
the quality of the Atlanta facilities. I greatly value CDC's
work to improve public health, and we will keep your views in
mind as we start our work on the fiscal 2001 budget.
I also want you to know that I have forwarded your letter
regarding Martin Hughes to my Counsel, Beth Nolan, for her
review and advice. As I'm sure you know, I take all pardon
requests seriously, and I value your recommendation.
Hillary and I send our best to you and Rosalynn.
Sincerely,
BILL
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(CDC) on a wide range of important health issues, and we recognize the outstanding role this
agency plays in domestic and global public health. I have observed along with all visitors and
partners that this vital institution's physical plant is in deplorable condition.
The CDC has a 10-year plan to address the facility needs for its Atlanta headquarters.
For Fiscal Year 2000, the CDC requires an appropriation of $141 million for buildings and fa-
cilities. I strongly support this modest appropriation.
I hope you will do everything possible to make this a reality.
Sincerely,
Fimmy Carter
The Honorable Bill Clinton
The President of the United States
The White House
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Dear President Clinton:
It was an honor and a privilege to talk with you during your recent visit to East St. Louis and to
have you autograph the photograph of you and I from 1992. Thank you for bringing national
attention to the great needs for economic investment and development in our nation's poorest
communities.
For 109 years, St. Mary's Hospital has been a vital economic anchor through the changing
fortunes of our community. Today, we are the third largest employer in the community with
approximately 580 employees and an annual payroll of over $12 million. Over 65 percent of our
employees live in the East St. Louis area.
With an annual budget of approximately $40 million and a commitment to doing business locally
whenever possible, St. Mary's Hospital is the backbone of the local business community.
As you and Congress debate the future of Medicare, I encourage you to take a critical look at the
way policies in Medicare negatively impact your efforts to promote the economic well-being of
America's inner cities.
Front-line urban hospitals, like St. Mary's, are the economic core of many inner city
communities. The simple truth is that significant cuts in Medicare payments threaten the
economic viability of inner city hospitals. Over 90 percent of our patients are on Medicare or
Medicaid or have no insurance at all. Because of this, decisions made about Medicare have a
disproportionate impact on our financial health and our ability to continue our mission of
improving the quality of life in our community.
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Cuts in Medicare brought on by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, such as the reduction of the
allowances for Medicare bad debt and disproportionate share, along with proposed future cuts to
the Medicare budget, will cost St. Mary's Hospital over $1 million annually.
In East St. Louis, 70 percent of the population receives government assistance and the per capita
income is less than $9,000. Our senior citizens cannot afford supplemental insurance to cover
their co-pays or the balance that Medicare does not cover and they cannot afford to pay in cash.
St. Mary's treats these patients regardless of their ability to pay. Medicare bad debt provisions
provided some relief to that burden. But now, the Health Care Finance Administration is phasing
that away.
While your program to provide assistance with prescription medications for senior citizens is
admirable, the price may be the reduction of other vital health care services as hospitals are
forced to make cutbacks. In the worst case, it could mean the closing of inner city hospitals
themselves. Doctors and hospitals are suffering financially due to the Balanced Budget Act.
Without doctors and hospitals willing to serve senior citizens, prescription drug benefits will be
meaningless.
As you reflect on your tours in East St. Louis and other communities like ours, I ask that you
consider the impact of policies made in Washington, DC. Sometimes, changing one piece of the
puzzle has serious consequences somewhere else. I know your administration is committed to
making a real difference in the economic vitality of inner city communities, you could
demonstrate that commitment by supporting disproportionate share hospitals, reversing the
elimination of the bad debt provision, and opposing future cuts of Medicare payments to
hospitals like St. Mary's.
In East St. Louis on Tuesday, July 6th, Mayor Debra Powell said the key to economic
development is LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! St. Mary's has decided to not
forsake the community like many other corporations. Please don't penalize us for choosing a
location with such poverty and need.
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November 29, 1999
Mr. B. Thomas Henderson
4106 Bradwood Road
Austin, Texas 78722
Dear Tom:
Thanks for your letter of November 8. It was great speaking with
you recently, and I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. It is
with regret that I accept your decision to resign at the end of
your current term from the Presidential Advisory Council on
HIV/AIDS.
During the past four years, you have served with dedication,
conviction, and compassion, and I truly appreciate all you
have done. I have valued your role in my Administration's
efforts to respond aggressively to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and
I am especially grateful for your work on behalf of minorities,
women, and young people. You can take great pride in knowing
that your willingness to share your time, talent, and experience
to help us end this terrible epidemic has truly made a difference.
I am pleased that you are continuing your work the Environmental
Protection Agency, and Hillary and I send our best wishes to you
and Mike for every future success.
BILL CLINTON
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Dear Mr. President:
First, thank you for your gracious and thoughtful phone call while I was recently in the
hospital. As many times as we have talked in person over the years, and even just since
you have been President, it still gave me quite a rush when the White House operator
said, "Please hold for the President."
Knowing that you took time from your incredibly busy schedule to wish me well in my
recovery, means more to me than you can possibly imagine. Tall cotton for a country
boy from Mountain Home (Texas, that is!). Your call even made the Austin American-
Statesman (leaving some to conclude that I must be at death's door, if the President was
calling). I'm sure they must have envisioned some sort of "last rites" call or something
worse, but it clearly got their attention! I am extremely flattered by and grateful for your
very kind and generous expression of concern. I also appreciate the warm "get well"
note from the First Lady and you. Thanks for caring!
The good news is that I am recovering well and feeling much stronger every day. The
PCP (AIDS-related pneumonia) seems to be clearing up on schedule. The bad news is
that means I really have to work hard at keeping myself in check and not trying to get
back to "normal" too soon. I knew that I had been pushing hard but kept trying to believe
that I was really pacing myself at a sustainable level. Obviously, I was wrong and will
have to drop the pace back another notch or two. Hard for me to do, but I DO get the
message!
I had been planning to send this letter for some time before becoming ill. As I mentioned
in our phone conversation, at EPA I am working diligently on designing and overseeing
the preparation of the air quality improvement plans required under the Clean Air Act for
the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston/Galveston areas. As you are well aware, I have been
working on this issue, with Garry and others, for the past 10-12 years. These plans,
when fully developed, will have a major bearing on the quality of the air that millions of
Texans will breathe for the next 10-20 years or longer.
The opportunities you provided through the Federal Fleet Conversion Task Force back in
1993 were significant. Now, however, we are in an unprecedented position to make
major progress by adopting and implementing serious air pollution control strategies to
improve Texas' air quality. I want to do everything in my power to move that ball as far
and as fast as possible while the opportunity is present! Thank you for the chance to
continue at EPA that important work.
With that in mind, and knowing something had to give somewhere in what was rapidly
becoming an insanely over-committed schedule, I had previously decided that, when my
term as a member of your Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA)
expired on December 31, 1999, I would ask that I not be re-appointed to the Council. It
has been a singular and distinct privilege and honor to serve you, this Administration,
and, most importantly, people with HIV/AIDS throughout the world for the past four
years as a PACHA member. I am profoundly grateful for that opportunity.
The Members of the Council are some of the most dedicated, talented, committed,
selfless and passionate (as well as just plain funloving!) people I have ever had the
pleasure of working with on any issue, at any time. They have, over the past four
years, become very much "family" to me, and I love, admire and respect each one, in his
or her own special way, immensely. In addition, Sandy Thurman, Todd Summers, Daniel
Montoya, Sean Maloney and others, both in the Office of National AIDS Policy and the
White House, as well as many capable and dedicated people at the Department of Health
and Human Services, among them Kevin Thurm, Dr. Eric Goosby and Dr. David Satcher,
contribute daily to this important effort. They serve you and those of us infected with or
affected by HIV/AIDS well.
Secretary Shalala, in her address to the Council at our most recent meeting in Washington
early last month, referred to PACHA as the "single most critical group of official
Presidential Advisors in history". Deserved or not, that is neither a moniker we shirk nor
a description for our work which causes us great concern. In fact, aggressively agitating
for the focus, resources and action needed to end the AIDS epidemic is a task we have
taken on willingly and with great relish. I thank you for affording me the opportunity for
my voice to be heard loud and clear on these issues at the highest levels. (I'm sure there
are days when you see me coming with another note in hand, that you have second
thoughts about your judgment in that regard, but thanks, nonetheless!).
During your Presidency, much has been accomplished in the AIDS arena of which you
can be justly proud. Focusing world attention on the issue with your "White House
Conference on HIV/AIDS"; appointing persons of special dedication and talent to head
your Office of National AIDS Policy; securing unprecedented increases in funding for
AIDS research and treatment; and committing our nation to the goal of developing and
disseminating an AIDS vaccine within a decade, to name just a few, are major
accomplishments and should be viewed by all as such. However, your recent initiative to
deal with drug pricing, in addition to its obvious merit for the general populace, is in my
view, THE SINGLE most important issue which must be dealt with in order to ensure
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adequate access to early HIV treatment. You may recall that we specifically raised this
issue with you in our meeting last December.
Progress is clearly being made, but, oh, Mr. President so much remains to be done! We
have advanced very little toward your stated goal of "reducing new infections until there
are none". In fact, we have accomplished little in even reducing the number of annual
new infections, in the United States alone, from its current relatively steady level of
40,000. We have not done nearly well enough in making the case that one of the most
effective means of stemming the rising tide of new infections is by tackling head-on the
issue of substance abuse and its relationship to HIV infection.
In fact, the Secretary of Health and Human Services has not even done a very effective
job of simply disseminating the clear and uncontradicted scientific evidence that
programs like needle exchange actually work to reduce new HIV infections without
increasing illicit drug use. We must do all in our power to lay out the facts, the real
science, and to make sure that the truth is not drowned out by voices of ignorance or
intolerance. Accomplishing that may require special efforts to educate some even within
the Administration, particularly Drug Policy Director Barry McCaffrey.
As the epidemic expands to encompass more African-Americans, Latinos, Native
Americans, Asian-Americans and especially, more women, new ways of dealing with
those infected with, at risk for and affected by this disease must constantly be found.
And we must not forget that a whole new generation of young, gay men who have not
experienced the horror of watching all their friends and peers go through the agony of
living and dying with AIDS, now face the daunting reality of dealing with their sexuality
-- particularly their gay sexuality -- in a world where one mistake or one impulsive action
can change their lives forever.
Because so much remains to be done, both at home and abroad, deciding to leave the
Council at this point has been a very difficult decision for me. But I believe it is time to
pass this torch to someone else; to give another person the huge opportunity you have
given me to be involved at the highest governmental levels of this fight. New
perspectives, greater commitment of resources, new ideas and new vigor are needed to
end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
With that in mind, I would like to recommend your serious consideration of Mr. Eugene
Sepulveda of Austin to fill my vacancy on the Council. Eugene is himself HIV+ and has
been actively involved with AIDS issues in our community for many years. He
previously served as Chair of our local HIV Planning Commission and of Leadership
Austin. He has served on the Board of Governors of the Human Rights Campaign and as
Chief Financial Officer of Minco Technology Labs, and is currently with
PricewaterhouseCoopers in Austin. He would be an excellent choice to bring new
perspective, vigor and commitment to the Council.
Additionally, one specific "new idea" that occurred to me as I was watching hurricane
news coverage while in the hospital, was that the Federal Emergency Management
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Agency (FEMA) really DOES understand and regularly practice crisis-management in
ways that other federal agencies have simply never experienced. With hurricane season
winding down for this year, maybe detailing someone from FEMA who truly understands
how to mobilize people, resources, community good-will and other crucial elements of
successful natural disaster relief programs, from FEMA to the Department of Health and
Human Services for a 6-month- or- so stint could help HHS in its efforts to focus on
dealing with AIDS crisis management. This could significantly help in cranking up the
efforts of the Surgeon General and others to attack the epidemic in the most effective
ways possible. Such cross-fertilization of ideas and methodologies could prove very
useful.
The Scriptures say that for everything there is a season. For those of us living with
HIV/AIDS, the season for fighting AIDS will continue for the remainder of our lives.
But just as the seasons of the year change, bringing new challenges and new perspectives,
so too must our "seasons" change in continuing the fight. I believe now is the time for
my "seasonal" role to change.
Thank you again for the challenging opportunity to serve as a member of your
Presidential Advisory team on HIV/AIDS for the past four years. I look forward to
continuing this battle, with you and others, in whatever new role or roles present
themselves. (And I'm sure it won't come as any great shock to you or others when I
continue from time to time to offer my two-cents-worth, solicited or not!).
Please don't forget, Mr. President, there is still plenty of time left during the remainder of
your term to further strengthen your legacy regarding overcoming AIDS. I know you
well enough to know that you would never want it said that you and your Administration
settled for too little, when you could have gotten more. I don't expect that to be the case.
With greatest respect and warmest personal regards, I remain
Sincerely yours,
Town
B. Thomas Henderson
Member
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
Cc: Sandra Thurman
Todd Summers
Daniel Montoya
Kevin Thurm
Dr. R. Scott Hitt, Chair
Members, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
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November 24, 1999
Mr. John J. Halloran, Jr.
Speiser, Krause, Nolan & Granito
Two Grand Central Tower
34th Floor
140 East 45th Street
New York, New York 10017
Dear John:
Sean Maloney passed along your kind letter
and the newspaper articles from Chappaqua, and
I want to thank you for your warm welcome to
the community. Hillary and I are touched by
your thoughtfulness.
We send our best wishes to you and Suzy.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
BC/JAW/SH/DWB/efr-lynn (Corres. #7003990)
(11.halloran.jj)
CC: John Wertman, 97 OEOB
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CC: Sean Maloney, GFL/WW
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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20502
Dear Sean:
I hope all is well since we have spoken last. I thought you, in particular, would enjoy
reading the local news reports concerning Chappaqua's illustrious new residents. I am certain
that they will be welcomed with open arms, and a little awe.
By coincidence, my wife Suzy and I will be virtual neighbors of The First Family. We
have built a house in the adjoining hamlet of Armonk, at 35 Wrights Mill Road. If you find
yourself in the neighborhood, let us know.
Please call me if you get a chance.
Me. PRESIDENT -
9-20-99
SPM
Best regards,
Will send to
Burkhardt for
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THOUGHT you MIGHT
Reply after you
John J. Halloran, Jr.
ENJOY THIS.
have seen.
copied
SEAN
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First
CHAPPAQUA
family
БЕ TTLED BY
THE QUAKERS
IN 1730
of Chappaqua
ts at
Clintons make a deal to buy $1.7M home
ndi-
man
MELISSA KLEIN
tary. "As with other presidents, this
nvi-
and NOREEN O'DONNELL
The Journal News
house will be their private home
and they will spend as much time
CHAPPAQUA - Sealing the deal
there as they can."
one
that had been in the works for less
Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton may
ear.
than a week, the president and
Hillary Rodham Clinton signed a
use the house as her New York pied-
a-terre on the campaign trail.
Ma-
contract yesterday to buy a turn-of-
'We appreciate everyone who
80 of
the-century Colonial in this northern
helped make our search for a new
Westchester hamlet for $1.7 million.
ion-
the
The first couple will borrow $1.35
home an enjoyable experience," the
Clintons said in a statement from
om-
million from Bankers Trust Co. to
purchase the property on Old House
their upstate vacation in Skaneate-
Lane, according to a statement from
les. We particularly want to thank
bel-
the White House. The loan will be
the homeowners, their neighbors
oad
guaranteed in part by Terry McAu-
and the real estate brokers who
ex-
liffe, a close friend of the Clintons
have been so gracious to us through
and his chief campaign fund-raiser.
out our search.
The five-bedroom house, built in
Clinton will become the second for
1889, gives Hillary Clinton the New
Ricky Flores/ The Journal News
mer president to live in Westchester,
York address she needs to run for
President Clinton and first lady Hill-
Ulysses S. Grant made his home in
the U.S. Senate and offers another
ary Rodham Clinton house-hunting
North Salem after he left office.
clear signal she's in the race to stay.
in Chappaqua last Saturday.
Yesterday's announcement puts an
She must establish a residence in
end to speculation about the first
the state by Election Day 2000 if she
close on the house on Nov. 1.
family's post-presidency residence.
seeks to succeed Sen. Daniel Patrick
"The Clintons will continue to live
The county has been abuzz since
Photos by Mark Vergari/The Journal News
Moynihan.
in the White House," said Joe Lock-
May, when the Clintons' desire for a
The statue of Horace Greeley near the
The president and first lady will
hart, the White House press secre-
Please see CLINTONS, 2A
Chappaqua exit on the Saw Mill River Parkway.
Clintons moving from White House to Old House
once called Little Brook
THE HOUSE
Farm, was built in 1889
Address: 15 Old Hous
CLINTONS, from 1A
atric neurologist, have lived on
dent Clinton began his second
balloon mortgage that will ad-
The colonial the Clintons
Lane, Chappaqua
Westchester home became
Old House Lane since 1984.
ning Board, the New Castle His-
term as Arkansas' governor in
just every six months, and after
torical Society said.
will call home was built in
Asking Price:
public.
"I'm sure the Clintons want
1983.
five years, they will have to pay
1889, set on 6 acres, and was
$1,695,000
to live a private life, and so do
The Clintons will live off
The Clintons will make a
The talk only intensified in
off the loan or refinance It, he
Route 117, one of northern
called Little Brook Farm for a
Number of rooms: 1
the Jacobsons," she said.
the past few weeks after the
down payment of $350,000,
said. The beginning Interest
The Clintons chose one of
Westchester's main thorough-
time. Its owners through the
Number of bedroom
family's whirlwind visit Aug. 15
drawing on money from the
rate will be determined near
the wealthiest communities in
blind trust established at the
the closing date.
fares, about a mile from Chap-
years have Included:
Number of baths: 3
Westchester. They'll join other
paqua's shopping district and
Alfred and Harriet Mur-
to homes in Edgemont, New
They will pay about $26,000 a
the Metro-North Railroad sta-
ray Busselle, 1905-1936. Bus.
Levels: 3
Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Harri-
start of his presidency. McAu.
professionals on the cul de-sac,
liffe will put up $1.35 million of
year in property taxes on their
tion.
selle, an architect, designed
Square feet: 5,232
son and Pound Ridge. Poten-
Including a pediatric surgeon,
tial neighbors were variously
his own money as collateral.
new residence, according to
the former town library on Sen-
Year built: 1889
an architect and another man
A loan guaranty is more typ-
tax records.
don't think they' going to
ter Street, which is now the
hopeful and apprehensive
in real estate.
Town records show the 11-
be taking the train, unless they
Estimated taxes:
Ical for first-time home buyers,
Community House. He also
about having such profile
residents in their midst.
The 5,232-square-foot colo-
particularly those with a
rent a train for the day." said
$25,922
room house underwent a major
served on the New Castle Plan-
nial, originally known as Little
Linda Peterson, the New Cas-
promise of higher earning po-
renovation in 1989, adding about
ning Board from 1930 to 1942
Owners: Cheryl and Jef
"I honestly don't know what
Brook Farm, came on the mar-
tle town clerk.
tential than cash on hand. That
1,700 square feet. The addition
His wife was active in the Dis-
Weisberg, o-founder of D
it's going to be like," said one of
ket about three weeks ago for
description fits President Clin-
included a first floor family
Town Supervisor Clinton
trict Nursing Association.
health dinics.
their new neighbors, Roni Ja-
$1.695 million. It sits behind
ton once he leaves office.
room and a second floor master
Smith, a Democrat and fellow
. Wilhelmina Hill bought
cobson, a real estate agent with
tall fir trees on a little more
Lockhart said the home
bedroom with a cathedral ceil-
Southerner, said Chappaqua
the house in 1936. It was not
the Coldwell Banker office in
than an acre.
would be held in the names of
ing and windows overlooking
was already preparing for extra
known when she sold it
Chappaqua. She and her hus-
Weisberg, a physician,
The Clintons have not lived
both the president and first
the pool, said Cathy Paulsen, a
traffic and attention the Clin-
. Edgar and Constance
band, Ronald acobson, a pedi-
in a private home since Presi-
lady. They will have a five-year
real estate agent with Holmes &
tons will bring The Police De-
Thompson, ownership dates
founded the DOCS grou
Kennedy in Chappaqua who has
partment has been in touch
unavailable.
health care centers. The &
with its counterpart in Saddle
Fund-raisers mark end to upstate vacation
seen the house.
. Tamarack Builders, 1969
remodeled the home in
One feature that may have at-
River, NJ., where President
to 1970.
adding about 1,700 square
tracted the Clintons was a con-
Nixon lived after leaving office.
James and Nancy Kelle-
Source: Town of New c
SKANEATELES, N.Y. - OK,
her, 1970 to 1973.
New Castle Historical Socie
kept a low profile, staying at
tour" of New York, deciding
verted barn that, Paulsen said,
"The word is once you're a
so now they have the house.
their vacation home on
whether to run for the U.S. Sen-
has a kitchen and bathroom
former president, you're for-
. Robert and Jane Kauf-
Meanwhile yesterday, Presi-
Skaneateles Lake.
ate seat being vacated by De-
and could make a good home
mer," Smith said. "There's an
man, 1973 to 1978. By this time,
dent Clinton was shooting for a
She was scheduled to attend
mocrat Daniel Patrick Moyni-
for Secret Service agents.
initial hubbub, but it tends to
the property was 1.1 acres.
low score on the golf course,
two fund raisers yesterday, the
han Her likely opponent is Re-
Jeffrey Weisberg, who co-
quiet down."
Robert Kaufman, who died in
CORRECTIONS
and Hillary Rodham Clinton
first family's final full day of va-
publican New York City Mayor
founded the DOCS medical of-
Whatever happens, Smith
1997, was an executive at Time
spenta quiet day preparing for
Rudolph Giuliani.
fices, and his wife, Cheryl,
welcomed the new residents to
magazine in the late 1960s and
Accuracy, fairness I
cationing in upstate New York
The president was scheduled
Her first fund-raising stop
bought the house in 1981 for
his town.
Later worked in public rela-
balance are important to
a big score for her all-but-de-
clared U.S. Senate run.
to accompany her after playing
was scheduled in Cazenovia at
tions and marketing He was an
It is the policy of The J<
$205,000, town records show.
Unlike Wednesday, when she
"They chose Chappaqua," he
the home of Edward Green, a
adjunct professor of literature
nal News to promptly (
golf in Syracuse.
Took her husband on a busy day
It was once home to another
said. "We think that's a good
at Pace University.
rect errors. If you wish to
Both events were to benefit
law firm president. About 200
public official, although not one
choice."
people were expected to at-
of presidential stature-Alfred
. Muhammed and Mary Jo
port an error or clarif
of sightseeing at historic sites
Clinton's senatorial explorato-
In several upstate New York
ry committee. She has spent
The Associated Press con-
tend the two-hour cocktail par-
Muhaisen, 1978 to 1981.
news story, please dir
"communities, the first lady
Busselle, who served from 1930
the summer on à "listening
tributed information for this re-
ty at a cost of $250 aplece.
. Jeffrey and Cheryl Weis-
your call to the city desl
to 1942 on the New Castle Plan-
port.
berg. 1981 to present. Jeffrey
Telephone: 694-5006.
Affluent community is losing its small-town feel
100
Once quaint hamlet
We ve become too popular
110-year old house has
New Castle's supervisor said
struggles to cope
had many owners, 2A
this is a critical time for the
with booming growth
A longtime höme for the
town, even if the president and
rich and famous; 3A
first lady weren't moving in
ED.TAGLIAFERRI
'We re grappling with a lot of
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Neighborhood prepares
problems that do come with be
CHAPPAQUA - It's a com-
for inevitable change, 3A
URDMO-
ing an attractive place tolive,
munity awash in affluence,
Chappaqua has a history
Supervisor Clinton Smith said.
with a nationally recognized
to make Clintons proud, 3A
"But it's nothing that the town
school system and a small-town
won't be able to handle.
num
hay
quaintness that harkens back
New Castle, with a popula-
to simpler times.
ing a new school. And as the
tion of 17,600, is one of the
But this New Castle hamlet
hamlet's population has in-
wealthiest towns in Westch
is in many ways a victim of its
creased, so have the traffic
ester. The median income of
AMARD
own success. Its reputation has
jams through downtown Chap-
risk
residents was $133,960 in 1996,
led to growth and, as a result,
paqua and at the Metro-North
second only to Scarsdale's
growing pains.
train station.
2A
"We're a small town getting
$154,412, the most recent fig
Students are jammed into
too big," said five resident
ures show. About 29 percent of
Mark Vergari/The Journal News
THE
Chappaqua's middle and ele-
New Castle's residents earned
mentary schools, forcing the
Jane Genende. "So people wor-
South Greeley Avenue was quiet yesterday, although traffic jams
school district to look at build-
ry about the traffic in town.
Please see CHAPPAQUA, 2A
have become common in the growing hamlet of Chappaqua.
Or-
Albright stepsin
on Mideast talks
Mix
The Washington Post
80.
ANALYSIS: Barak's
JERUSALEM - Secretary
style is similar to that of his
of State Madeleine K Al
Sunok
bright and her top Middle
predecessor, 11A
East peace negotiators sought
-ue-paish
early today to restart stalled
Jerusalem for a post-mid-
also
negotiations on a long de-
night huddle with Barak.
Dr.
100g S XIOHIS
layed West Bank troop with
Though she continued to
drawal seen as critical to
emphasize that Israel and the
restoring trust between Israel
Palestinians should work out
and the Palestinians,
their differences themselves,
she also acknowledged that a
U.S. officials had hoped for
U.S. role could be critical in
TOTAL
an agreement resuming im
the hours and days ahead?
plementation of the 10
Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News
The Israelis adopted a uni-
month-old Wye Plantation ac-
New York City police officers carry out the casket of former NYPD officer Donald E. Pagani,
formly hard-line public pos-
cord in time for Albright and
following funeral services yesterday at St. Columbanus Church in Cortlandt.
ture. Negotiations were over,
Egyptian President Hosni
they said, and it was up to the
Mubarak to preside over its
MOR
Palestinians to accept the
hid farewell to a hero
signing at an afternoon cere-
new deal or suffer the conse-
mony. yesterday in Alexan-
quences.
2A Friday, September 3, 1999 The Journal News
FIRST FAMILY OF CHAPPAQUA
Affluent Chappaqua losing its small-town.fe
CHAPPAQUA, from 1A
Conservatives.
of Millwood. Still, she and oth-
first Chinese restaurant about
struct a sixth school building,
more than $150,000 a year, more
The town is not quite as di-
ers said they don't resent Chap-
a decade ago, and since then a
at a probable cost of $20 mil-
than any other municipality ex-
verse as Washington, D.C., or
paqua's reputation: She admits
Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks
lion, he said. Officials may also
cept Bronxville (31 percent)
Arkansas, however. New Castle
she loves the neighboring ham-
have managed to squeeze in.
have to expand Horace Gree-
and Scarsdale (42 percent), ac-
is 93 percent white, with Asians
let.
"It's a quaint town, but this
ley High School, rated as one of
cording to the 1990 census.
being the largest minority
"It's charming. It's still a lit-
(the Clintons' purchase) is not
the best in the country. The
With that wealth comes a re-
group at 5 percent, according
tle village, and that's rare these
necessarily a bad thing," said
high school boasts one of the
spect for people's privacy, said
to 1990 census figures.
days," Levy said. "It's still rur-
Michael Kushner, co-owner of
highest average SAT scores in
Robin Chalk-Levy, a hamlet
Chappaqua is not easy to de-
al, yet convenient."
Squire's. It will bring some ini-
the county and reports that 92
resident and real estate agent
fine. It can be the hamlet, with
The town is a 15-minute drive
tial attention and tourism, he
percent of its graduates head
at Randolph Properties in
its downtown centered along
from Westchester County Air-
said, but he doubted it would
off to college.
downtown Chappaqua.
King Street and South Greeley
port, 35 miles from Manhattan
disrupt life.
This month, the board will
"People really know how to
Avenue; the school district,
and a 55-minute train ride from
Many residents noted, for ex-
start evaluating potential
give other people their space,"
which includes the bulk of
Grand Central Terminal - 47
ample, that actress and former
school sites, which have so far
she said.
New Castle and a piece of
minutes on the express. Chap-
Miss America Vanessa Williams,
been met with opposition from
The Clintons should also be
Mount Pleasant; or the ZIP
paqua's Metro-North station
a Millwood native who once
neighbors.
comfortable with the town's
code, 10514, which extends into
has 1,200 parking spaces: They
lived in Chappaqua but now
Officials and residents agree
politics. Democrats outnumber
Mount Pleasant and Yorktown.
are a valued commodity, quick-
lives in nearby Pleasantville, is
that it's the school system that
Republicans, 42 percent to 29
There is a distinct benefit to
ly snatched up by commuters.
frequently spotted in town.
is at the core of Chappaqua's
percent, with another 26 per-
being able to latch onto any
The hamlet's downtown has
Even with the Clintons mov-
image.
cent not registered in a party,
one of those designations. Just
maintained its small-town
ing in, the biggest concern in
according to figures from the
"We came here for the quiet
ask residents of New Castle's
charm by keeping predomi-
Chappaqua has been the need
county Board of Elections. Su-
and the good schools," said
other hamlet, Millwood, which
nantly local stores. There is no
for a new school. Enrollment
pervisor Smith, another trans-
Chappaqua resident Genende,
is on the west side of town, on
Gap, but instead a Squire's
has jumped by more than 20 per-
planted Southerner, (he's from
whose daughter, Emily, will be
the other side of the Metro-
Men and Boys Wear, a fixture
cent this decade, and projec-
Alabama) is a Democrat, as is
North Railroad tracks.
a freshman at Horace Greeley
for 60 years. There's no Block-
tions show it could rise by an ad-
the entire Town Board.
this year. Like the Clintons,
"I know our property values
buster, but the Chappaqua
ditional 30 percent in the next
Clintons might also be happy
they looked in Edgemont be-
would be much higher if we
Video Center.
10 years, school board President
to know that less than 1 percent
fore deciding on Chappaqua.
were in Chappaqua," said
There was much debate and
Kenneth Godshall said.
of residents are registered
Elaine Levy, a 51-year resident
"I guess they're following
hoopla over the community's
The district will have to con-
me," she said.
Acklema
with
and
tourists get here. I said, Where
Fewatched
of the house that will soon be home to the first family
are you from? He said, From and then
Hamlet has a history
to make Clintons prouc
Area was settled by Quakers
streak He invited them to drink f
opposed to slavery and once
"There's a feeling of
his spring, and visitors to the f
was the summer home
community service that goes
were often treated to lobster sa
with the town. I think it could
pigeon pie and lemonade.
of a presidential candidate
fit someone like Clinton.
Mary Greeley died during the
of 1872, with her husband at her
ROBERT MARCHANT
"When I go away, I'm always
Greeley took to his own deathb<
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pleased when I come back,
short time later, humiliated aft.
CHAPPAQUA - A hamlet with a
history of noisy political distur-
what a pretty town it is.
landslide victory by Grant.
bances and social consciousness,
But it's up-to-date and
"The Sage of Chappaqua,'
where leaders of industry and public
forward-looking. It's a great
Greeley was known, is memoriali
opinion have lived for generations,
place to live."
by a statue in his honor that sta
could prove a historically suitable
next to the Saw Mill River Park
home base for the Clintons.
Richard Neale,
The statue faces east, though G:
New Castle town historian
ley was the man who popularized
The area was settled by Quakers
phase, "Go West, young man," as
who opposed slavery and promoted
vice to the unemployed of New}
religious tolerance, and it was the
attempts at agriculture.
City.
country home of one of the Democ-
ratic Party's 19th-century presiden-
"Chappaqua confronted him with
An attempt by the state Dep
tial nominees, Horace Greeley.
fruit trees and grape vines concern-
ment of Transportation to relo
ing which he was, as he himself de-
the statue met with furious local
"There's a feeling of community
clared, 'ignorant as a horse,' wrote
service that goes with the town," said
position in the mid-90s, and the
a Greeley biographer, Glyndon Van
New Castle's town historian, Richard
ue of Greeley still stands along
Deusen.
spot near the Saw Mill where it
Neale.
During the Civil War, Greeley was
first unveiled in 1914.
"I think it could fit someone like
an outspoken supporter of the Union
Clinton. It has some self-made peo-
Chappaqua is also known
cause. When the Draft Riots erupted
ple who are familiar with the upper
though not widely - as the loca
in July 1863, touched off by the con-
classes," Neale said.
of Reader's Digest Lila and De
scription of able-bodied men in the
Wallace chose the hamlet for
A hamlet in the town of New Cas-
Northern states who could not afford
new headquarters of the Digest, c
tle with 3,500 homes, the community
to pay their way out of army service,
pleted in 1939 for the huge sur
was the stopping point for a group of
a group of 300 men turned up at
$1.5 million. The lavish corpor
Quakers who came from Long Island
Greeley's farm and staged a noisy
park was described by a comme
in the 1720s. The Quaker Meeting
demonstration.
tor as having been built in a style
House in Chappaqua was built in
Greeley's wife, Mary, who looked
"God would have done if He had
1753, and it stands today.
after the Chappaqua farm while her
money." Still, the Wallaces liked
Chappaqua was a quiet farming
husband worked in the city, was re-
name of the home of their previ
community for much of its early ex-
ported to have poured out a large
headquarters - Pleasantville -
istence. When the railroad came
pile of gunpowder in their house,
they opted to retain it as a mai
through town in the middle of the
threatening to blow it up from a safe
address.
century, wealthy arrivals bought up
distance if any intruders gained en-
Chappaqua's rocky soil and st
homes in the Chappaqua highlands.
try. The story may or may not be true.
slopes made it poor farmland
Locals called them "hill-toppers."
In any event, the protesters left Gree-
Greeley discovered to his mis
During the Civil War, Chappaqua
ley's farm after a loud rally.
tune, but its unique geography
was reputed to be a station on the
Mary Greeley was an educated Vir-
advantages in later times.
Underground Railroad, a clandes-
ginia aristocrat who enjoyed the
tine network of anti-slavery activists,
During the post-World War II
company of New York City's intellec-
who steered runaway slaves to Cana-
velopment boom, Chappaqua
tual and creative classes. But an iso-
da.
largely bypassed by large-scale I
lated country life in Chappaqua did
dential growth because it was a
Documentation or evidence that
not suit her, and the deaths of seven
ficult area to build on. Its relati-
Chappaqua was involved in the es-
out of nine of her children led to pe-
cape route has not been verified. The
riods of severe depression in her lat-
unspoiled character has dr:
wealthy newcomers and new bl
VE
Headey family, a family of African-
er years. She was known around
Americans, had lived in the area for
Chappaqua as an eccentric. Greeley
through the years.
generations, and the town's well-
said his wife suffered from a "physi-
Neale, the town historian, :
known Quaker traditions may have
cal paralysis of will."
Chappaqua had a certain, old-f:
led to reports of a Chappaqua link to
Greeley mounted a disastrous run
ioned flavor, but it was not a f
the Underground Railroad.
for the presidency in 1872 against
place.
Horace Greeley, editor of the New
Ulysses Grant, campaigning as a De-
"When I go away, I'm alw
York Tribune, bought a swampy 75-
mocrat despite his longtime Repub-
pleased when I come back, wh
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Oval Office Secretary
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Dear Betty Carrie,
99 FEB 19 PM10:07
In November 1998 my
Godson, Joseph Maldonado, age 10
received a very nice letter
and a personalized picture from
President Bill Clinton for Joseph's
bravery when he saved his
younger sister's life. Joseph was
very happy and thrilled to have
received the letter and picture and
says thank you sincerely !!
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a special ceremony that is held
every year in The Rose Garden
or summer that honors Americans
at the White House in the spring
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from all over The United
States who have performed
and have saved the lives
acts of bravery and courage
of other people in performing
their brave acts.
Would it please be possible
to include Joseph Maldonado,
my Godson as one of the
Honorees at this Ceremony ?!
Joseph was only 9 years old
and did show extreme bravery
and extraordinary Courage
in saving his younger sister,
Hayley's life. He really does
deserve to be an Hanoree.
Very sincerely,
Martin snow
KEANE
SHARON CANTILLON/Buffalo News
Buffalo Fire Commissioner Cornelius Keane inspects Joseph Maldonado's Citizen Bravery Award.
A firefighter at age 9, boy receives
Bravery Award for saving sister's life
By LOUISE CONTINELLI
should I do? So I picked her up and brought her in
the tub."
News Staff Reporter
Joseph, who wore a suit and tie to get his medal
and plaque, is proud of his award and can't wait to
Playing with a cigarette lighter, a 5-year-old Buffa-
display it on his bedroom dresser.
lo girl set her clothes on fire in January. When she
Being a hero does have its rewards, he revealed:
started to scream, it alerted her 9-year-old brother,
"It was fun getting this! My friends all said, WOW!"
who was taking a bath.
So did his mother.
Quick-thinking Joseph Maldonado carried his sis-
"We wouldn't have my daughter today if it wasn't
ter, Hayley Knowles, into the bathroom, put her in
for Joseph," said Mrs. Heather Knowles.
the bathtub and turned on the water to douse the
"All his teachers love him."
flames.
Her daughter is still recovering from her severe
Joseph received the Citizen Bravery Award from
burns.
the Buffalo Fire Department today at Black Rock
"It's against our rules to play with a lighter." Jo-
Academy, School 51 on Hertel Avenue for saving his
seph pointed out. "You can catch on fire.'
young sister's life.
For now he's trying to help his sister get better.
Seeing his sister ablaze was scary, Joseph admits.
And what does Joseph plan to be when he grows up?
"Her back and her hair was on fire," remembers
What else?
the fourth-grader, now 10. "I was thinking, what
"A fireman."
Maldonado Receives Citizen's Bravery Award
It was a standing ovation
annual awards ceremony.
Joseph ran into the other
til the flames went out.
for young Joseph Mal-
Joseph was only 9 years
room and found his sister on
Hayley was severely burned
donado at the Buffalo Con-
old when he exhibited ex-
fire. He knew he had to do
and had to have skin grafts
vention Center on October
traordinary courage in com-
something and quick.
but she is alive because of
10, 1998.
ing to the aid of his 5 year
Joseph picked up Hayley
the swift actions of Joseph.
Joseph had been pre-
old sister Hayley when she
and carried her to the bath-
Joseph Maldonado is the
sented with the Citizen's
accidentally set her clothes
room, placing her into the
Godson of Martin Snow and
Bravery Award from the
on fire.
bathtub he turned on the wa-
the great grandson of Ursula
Buffalo Fire Dept. at their
Hearing Hayley scream,
ter and splashed Hayley un-
LoTempio of Riverside.
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commend you for your selflessness.
True heroes are rare in today's world. And all too often,
those who are really making a difference in our communities go
unnoticed and unrewarded. I am delighted to be able to give you the
recognition you deserve. You are an example for all of us, and I
applaud you for your sense of duty.
Best wishes for every future success.
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Curtis Barnette
Jeffrey
Paul wilhelm
Peter Kelly
July 29, 1999
The Honorable William J. Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
PER JEFFREY OAKHAN, 'yy
AUG 2 PMI:14
Washington, DC 20500
NEC handles This
Dear President Clinton:
letter
We appreciate your continuing concern for the well-being of the American steel industry's
workers and companies in the face of massive unfairly traded imports that have caused serious
injury. While the efforts of your Administration have helped, there is still a steel import crisis in
this country. Import levels are down in the products from the three countries subject to our trade
cases. However, overall import levels remain very high by historic standards. Due to unfair trade,
prices in the U.S. market are extremely depressed despite record demand. Operating rates are at
very low levels, losses are widespread, and there have been additional recent bankruptcies. Most
laid-off steelworkers still cannot return to work.
We urge you to implement a national steel program that includes the following points:
(1) a statement by you and your Administration that while progress has been made, the crisis in
steel continues, (2) bilateral discussions with our trading partners to eliminate unfair exports to the
United States, (3) vigorous enforcement of the trade remedy laws by the Department of Commerce
and the International Trade Commission, (4) an agreement by the Administration not to
compromise trade cases through settlement or suspension agreements over the objection of the
petitioning industry, (5) a legislative program to cause U.S. trade remedies to at least be at the level
permitted by the World Trade Organization, for example, as provided in H.R. 1505, and
(6) a commitment by the Administration to not weaken the trade remedies through upcoming
multilateral trade negotiations which may be initiated in Seattle this fall.
The time for action is now. We would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you in the
next few days to discuss these issues.
Hame Bamthe
Sincerely, PETU Keee,
Curtis H. Barnette
Peter Kelly
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
The LTV Corporation
Paul J. Wilhelm
President
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U.S. Steel Group
FOR REPLY
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Commerce Secretary, William M. Daley
Labor Secretary, Alexis M. Herman
U.S. Trade Representative, Charlene Barshefsky
Chief of Staff to the President, John D. Podesta
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1170 EIGHTH AVENUE
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CURTIS H. BARNETTE
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CHAIRMAN
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
BETHLEHEM
STEEL
August 9, 1999
The Honorable William J. Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President Clinton:
Thank you very much for meeting with us to discuss your Steel Action Program.
The severe crisis continues in the American Steel industry caused by unprecedented
levels of injurious and unfairly traded steel imports. We are encouraged by the possible
actions outlined in the Program, which if effectively implemented, along with
Congressional and industry actions, should help to restore fair trade in steel.
I have written separately to Mr. Podesta expressing our appreciation to him and
others in your Administration who have directed their time and attention to steel and a
copy of my letter to him is enclosed. We will continue to work directly with him and
others in your Administration, and hope that we will be advised if we can be of support or
assistance.
We recognize and very much appreciate your leadership and continuing interest in
our concern for our industry.
Best personal regards.
Sincerely,
Hame
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the detailed reporting language will cast a pall over CRA by local
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community groups. Additionally, I am concerned that the real
reason for these provisions is to collect the necessary data for future
attacks on CRA. These provisions implicitly support the premise
that community groups are engaged in extortion and fraud
regarding CRA. These reporting and penalties will have a chilling
effect on groups' efforts to highlight weaknesses in bank
performance as well as their efforts to forge partnerships with
lenders.
I believe that in addition to the significant changes already made,
two modest additional changes are necessary to restore equilibrium
to CRA. These changes would in no way adversely affect the bill;
and they should be supported by the banking industry.
First, under the CRA Sunshine Requirements, I would like to see
the proposed new Sec. 48 (c)(3) of the FDI Act eliminated. The
information requested under these reporting requirements is too
Rev. Willie T. Barrow, Co-Chair of Board of Trustees
Dennis Rivera, Co-Chair of Board of Trustees
Janice L. Mathis, General Counsel
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., Founder & President
highly detailed and burdensome, particularly for small community
groups who do not maintain information in this format.
Second, efforts were made in the legislative drafting to narrow the
scope of activity defined as a "CRA agreement," limiting it to
activity relating to bank applications and examinations. I believe
that the proposed new Sec. 48 (e)(1)(B)(ii) should eliminate
references to individuals and organizations that have "discussed or
otherwise contacted the institution" concerning CRA. These
phrases case an extremely broad net and would cover situations
where a bank - even one with no application pending or a
scheduled CRA exam - approached a community group about
establishing a partnership that might be counted as part of its CRA
record. Without a change, community groups will rightly fear that
even the slightest criticism of bank performance will ensnare them
in a federal regulatory review.
Lastly, I understand that several privacy groups are unhappy with
the bill. While some progress has been made, more needs to be
done.
We are in the final throes of this process, and I need your support
for these changes to the bill. I believe that with these adjustments
we can create a stronger piece of legislation that serves both the
financial industry and their local community partners.
Sincerely,
Rev. Jesse Jack L. Jackson, Sr.
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced yesterday that the 1999 UNEP
Sasakawa Environment Prize has been awarded to PCAST member and Massachusetts Institute of
Technology Professor Mario J. Molina for his outstanding global contributions in the field of
atmospheric chemistry. The $200,000 prize is considered one of the world's most prestigious
environmental awards, and will be presented at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on
November 17. Dr. Molina played a key-role in the development of the PCAST "Report on Sustainable
Development" that led to comprehensive reports on biodiversity and energy R&D, and subsequent
Administration budget initiatives in these critical areas.
UNEP cited Professor Molina's pioneering investigations of the chemistry of the ozone layer, which
have led to a better scientific understanding of the effect of human activities on the atmosphere. The
confidence with which many aspects of the science of ozone destruction is now understood comes
directly from Professor Molina's work. Dr. Molina's efforts in this area led to his being awarded the
1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He donated two-thirds of his Nobel prize money to set up fellowships
to help scientists from developing countries conduct research in environmental sciences at MIT.
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Deaths in Gene Therapy Trials
The New York Times and Washington Post reported this week that two researchers had failed to report
the deaths of six subjects enrolled in gene therapy clinical trials to NIH. NIH's Recombinant DNA
Guidelines require reports on adverse events associated with all DNA research conducted at
institutions receiving Federal funds for such work and for all gene therapy research using any materials
that were developed by NIH. Reports to NIH become part of a public record (within the bounds of
patient privacy). Adverse events must also be reported to FDA, which maintains the information as
confidential prior to product marketing. NIH has ceded much of its gene therapy oversight role to
FDA and some investigators are operating under the faulty impression that NIH no longer requires
reports of adverse events. However, reporting is required because all gene therapy vectors (the viruses
used to carry genes into the patient) currently in use came from NIH. A letter to gene therapy
investigators describing their FDA and NIH reporting responsibilities was sent out today by the FDA.
of
United Nations Premier Environmental Prize Awarded to PCAST Member Mario Molina
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced yesterday that the 1999 UNEP
Sasakawa Environment Prize has been awarded to PCAST member and Massachusetts Institute of
Technology Professor Mario J. Molina for his outstanding global contributions in the field of
atmospheric chemistry. The $200,000 prize is considered one of the world's most prestigious
environmental awards, and will be presented at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on
November 17. Dr. Molina played a key-role in the development of the PCAST "Report on Sustainable
Development" that led to comprehensive reports on biodiversity and energy R&D, and subsequent
Administration budget initiatives in these critical areas.
UNEP cited Professor Molina's pioneering investigations of the chemistry of the ozone layer, which
have led to a better scientific understanding of the effect of human activities on the atmosphere. The
confidence with which many aspects of the science of ozone destruction is now understood comes
directly from Professor Molina's work. Dr. Molina's efforts in this area led to his being awarded the
1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He donated two-thirds of his Nobel prize money to set up fellowships
to help scientists from developing countries conduct research in environmental sciences at MIT.
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Cyber Security at DOE
In the wake of reported security lapses at the DOE weapons labs, the Department has announced plans
to tighten cyber security at all of its facilities. However, a number of the non-weapons labs are
concerned that unless these plans are carefully evaluated, and implemented in a tailored manner, they
will harm the unclassified - - and necessarily open - scientific work being conducted at these labs.
OSTP will continue to monitor DOE's plans, and their implementation, to assess their impact on our
science programs and on international collaboration.
X-33 Tank Damaged During Test
A liquid hydrogen tank intended for NASA's experimental X-33
reusable launch vehicle was damaged during tests Wednesday at
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. NASA and Lockheed
Martin have formed an investigation team to assess the damage
to the tank and the impacts to the program. While the impacts to
the program are not officially determined yet, NASA's
preliminary assessment is that in the worst case the tank may not
be repairable. Because there is no substitute tank available, there
will likely be a substantial delay to the program - measured at
least in months. The X-33 was scheduled to make its first flight next summer. When completed, the
X-33 will complete a series of flights to test a wide variety of technologies that could be used in future
generations of reusable launch vehicles.
Release of Pacific Northwest Climate Assessment
The first assessment of climate impacts on the Pacific Northwest is scheduled for release on November
9. This is the first regional report published as part of the ongoing National Assessment of the
Consequences of Climate Variability and Change, sponsored by OSTP and the US Global Change
Research Program. The report, produced by the Climate Impacts Group of the University of
Washington, projects that the Pacific NW is likely to see temperature increases by the 2020s that are
well outside the natural range of climate in the 20th century. Increased flooding in winters and
increased drought in summers would result. Reduced streamflow and warmer water temperatures will
likely further endanger already-threatened salmon stocks. After the release, the report will be
described by the authors in a series of public meetings in Portland, OR (11/10), Salem, OR (11/10),
Boise ID (11/15), Seattle WA, (11/16), and Pasco, WA (11/17 or 18).
University-Government Partnership
I keynoted the second regional meeting on the Government-University Research Partnership at Purdue
University yesterday. The well-attended meeting responded to your April directive to work with the
universities on the three goals contained in the NSTC University-Government Research Partnership
report, prepared in response to your Presidential Review Directive - 4. Additional meetings are
planned for California in December and New York in January. Representatives of academia and
industry have endorsed the investment principles proposed in the report and praised this kind of
outreach effort on the part of the Administration. I found strong support for your initiatives in S&T on
the Purdue campus, particularly for your Information Technology for the 21ˢᵗ century initiative.
President Steve Beering sends along his best wishes to you and Mrs. Clinton.
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November 12, 1999
Xenia Brown
Shepherd Elementary School
7800 14th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20012-1490
Dear Xenia:
Thanks so much for asking me to visit your
school. I'm glad to know that you are proud of
your teachers and classmates. I'm sorry that I
can't visit with you at this time. However, I
hope that someday I will have the opportunity.
America depends on students like you to
help our nation address the challenges of the
next century. By going to classes, doing your
homework, and respecting your teachers, you
will be preparing for the time when you and
your generation will help to lead this country.
You can build a bright future for yourself by
studying hard and by pursuing your ambitions
and dreams.
I hope that you will always set high goals
for yourself and work hard to reach them. With
determination, effort, and imagination you can
do anything you set your mind to. Best wishes
for every future success.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
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Congratulations to the members and supporters of the
Neighbors of Burns Street Organization as you celebrate your
20th anniversary. I am pleased and proud to salute my good
friend Bertie Bowman on this milestone occasion for his
outstanding leadership of your organization.
Our nation's strength has always depended on the unselfish
acts of generosity and community action of our citizens. Each
of you has upheld this fine tradition by striving to protect your
neighbors from crime and violence and by bringing hope and help
to those in need. Through your commitment to crime prevention,
you are making your own contribution to the spirit of service
that is such an integral part of the American character.
You can take great pride in your courage and commitment in
promoting the safety and security of your fellow citizens. For
20 years, you have served the people of the District of Columbia
with distinction, and I salute you for a job well done.
Hillary joins me in sending best wishes for a wonderful
celebration and continued success in your important work.
BILL CLINTON
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Dear President Clinton:
On November 14, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. the Neighbors of Burns
Street Organization will celebrate its 20th Anniversary as an
active neighborhood watch block club. We are the oldest and
largest Neighborhood Watch Block Club in the District of Columbia.
I have had the pleasure of being the moderator for this organiza-
tion since its inception.
To commemorate this occasion we will enjoy a buffet dinner at
THE FOX DEN ENLISTED CLUB at Andrews Airforce Base and as a
friend of yours for over 30 years, I would be honored if you
could be our special guest.
When I was at the White House last month I mentioned it to
you and you told me to check with Betty. Betty told me at that
time that she thought you would be out of the country but that she
was not sure. It was my hope then that you would either be going
out or coming in and could stop by if you will be at Andrews Air
Force Base on November 14, 1999. However, if your schedule does
not permit, we would love to have some proclamation from you that
could be read during the affair. Marcia Scott from your office has
promised me that she will come and it is my hope that she could
present the proclamation to the organization.
I have included our Manual and other material that will give
you the history, goals and accomplishments of our organization. If
you need anything else, please call or FAX. me.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Bertis N. Bowman
Bertie H. Bowman
(202) 584-7545 home
(202) 584-3208 office
(202) 584-2536 FAX
The Neighbors of Burns Street Organization
840 Burns Street, Southeast
Washington, D.C. 20019
September 26, 1999
Dear Ms. Scott:
Thank you for agreeing to get this package to the Prisident
for me. Also, would you mind getting this picture of The President
and me signed so that I can frame it for my collection.
I was very pleased to hear that you may take time out of your
busy schedule to come and present our organization with a
proclimation from the President and I am really looking forward to
having you. We have been friends (you, me, and The President) now
for over 30 years and your accomplishments are history. I have
worked very hard in my community for 20 years to keep it free from
crime and have been President of this organization since its inception.
I would be deeply honored to have you there with something from
The President for our organization. It would be wonderful to have
something from our President to treasure.
Thank you again for everything. See you there. I have enclosed
and ticket for the details.
Sincerely,
Bertil H. Bownon
Bertie H. Bowman
(202) 584-7545
home
584-3208
office
584-2536
FAX
June 12,
S.E. Husband-Wife Team Make
1982
'Neighborhood Watch' Work
by Officer Gloria W. Vessels
When asked what makes their
organization stand out, Mr. Bowman
The Neighborhood Watch Pro-
replied: "We are not afraid to get in-
gram, one of the 13 Point Anti-Crime
volved." They are members of several
Programs announced by Mayor Barry
civic associations, they visit their
more than a year ago, is a crime pre-
neighbors regularly and are always
vention activity that gives citizens an
there when someone needs them.
opportunity to participate in protect-
ing their homes and community. Un-
The group now has 72 active
der this program, 10 to 15 neighbors
members, most of whom are retired,
are brought together in'an organized
and they meet once a month at the
effort to secure their neighborhood.
Bowmans' home. The meetings last
The police department conducts
for one hour and are attended by the
the operation identification program
area's ANC Commissioner Ben Tho-
and a home security inspection - in-
mas, and a representative from the
forming the residents of any items
Sixth Police District. To ensure that
requiring adjustments. In addition,
the meetings begin and end promptly,
police officers help citizens to
information is distributed before the
organize and establish the program.
meeting; post cards are sent out with
Citizens learn to be aware of the signs
the agenda; a newsletter is prepared
of criminal activity, how to safeguard
monthly by Mrs. Bowman and if
their property and the best ways to
something newsworthy occurs be-
Photo by Gloria Vessels
report suspicious activities to the
tween meetings, a news release is pre-
Bertie and Elaine Bowman make 'Neighborhood Watch' part of thier lives
police. More than 25,000 residents
pared and distributed to the members.
information about crimes. Some of the
They constantly receive phone calls
currently are taking part.
A guest speaker is invited to each
members still pick up the phone and
about how to get things done, and
Prior to the Mayor's program, a
meeting. The speaker is an employee
call him before calling the police, but
how to organize. To alleviate some of
group of Ward 7 citizens had orga-
of the District of Columbia Govern-
he is trying to teach them that valuable
this, the Bowmans, along with Sue
nized themselves for similar purposes.
ment or other agencies, such as
time is saved if they call the police
McGinnis, Sixth District Community
This group was brought to the atten-
WMATA or PEPCO, that affect the
directly.
Services Officer, arranged a Neigh-
tion of the police department as one of
lives of the group's members.
One or the other of the Bowmans
borhood Watch Program Workshop
the most effective groups in the city
Although Bowman has been the
attends every civic meeting in Ward 7,
last month. The workshop was de-
it is called the Neighbors of Burns
leader of this organization since its
in addition to D.C. hearings and Serv-
signed to help residents carry out
Street Organization.
inception, he sometimes still finds it
ice Area Committee meetings, so that
neighborhood watch activities in the
It was organized four years ago
difficult to convince his neighbors that
they may bring factual information
most effective way possible.
when Mrs. Ezrell Brockman wanted
the police are their friends.
back to the organization.
Every police district in the city has
-Burns Street to become a one-way
He has developed a very good
The Bowmans are both employed
an active Neighborhood Watch Pro-
street. Bertie Bowman stood out as a
relationship with the Commander of
full time, but they still find time for
gram and such programs are growing
leader, and was eventually made
the Sixth District, Deputy Chief Isaac
civic involvement. "It's hard to ex-
daily. Thanks to conscientious
president of the group.
Fulwood, who has pledged that his
plain, but we have the types of jobs
citizens like the Bowmans, and dedi-
Bowman and his wife, Elaine, have
officers will work in, and with, the
where we can move around during
cated officers like Sue McGinnis and
lived in the 800 block of Burns Street
community. Bowman feels that Com-
the day, use our lunch periods to
Bobby Whitelow, the Sixth District
S.E. for 27 years. They work as a team
munity Services officers play a big role
attend different meetings, and most
has 5,000 households and 250 Neigh-
to better their neighborhood and keep
in solving crimes, because the citizens
meetings in the evening don't start un-
borhood Watch Programs organized
their members informed about what
in the Neighborhood Watch Program
til 7:30, so that gives us time to get
that are working with the police
occurs in thecity, especially within
develop a rapport with these officers
home, have dinner and then leave for
department and other District govern-
Ward 7 and the Sixth Police District.
and will go to them when they have
the meetings," Bowman said.
ment agencies.
THE ORGANIZATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF
A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH BLOCK CLUB
Presented to
The Residents of the District of Columbia
from
The Neighbors of Burns Street Organization
Written by
Elaine King Bowman
December, 1989
November 12, 1999
Warm greetings to everyone gathered in Arlington, Virginia,
for the 49th national convention of the National Council of Negro
Women.
African American women have made outstanding contributions
to our society. From government to academia, industry to the
arts, African American women today have carved out for themselves
positions of leadership, proving time and again that society
benefits immeasurably when all people enjoy equal rights and
opportunities. However, the struggle for true equality is not
over until every American has the tools and opportunities to
succeed.
The members of NCNW have well understood this struggle,
and for nearly 65 years, you have helped to address the critical
challenges facing African American women, their families, and
their communities. The theme of this year's convention, "Leave
No One Behind: Moving Strategically Into the Millennium, "
reflects your commitment to empowering all our citizens with the
skills, education, opportunities, and encouragement to live out
their dreams. As you gather together to discuss a variety of
important issues and to chart a new agenda for the next century,
I commend each of you for upholding the principles upon which Mary
McLeod Bethune founded your organization. Together, we can improve
the quality of life for all our people and create a brighter future
for our children.
Hillary joins me in extending best wishes for a productive
convention and for every future success.
BILL CLINTON
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Dear President Clinton:
It is with sincere appreciation for the leadership that you are giving the country, that we submit
this request for your support of the National Council of Negro Women's 49th National Convention
to be held December 1-5, 1999 at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency in Arlington, Virginia.
The Convention Theme: "Leave No One Behind: Moving Strategically Into the Millennium"
reflects the commitment and vitality with which delegates from across the country and
international guests will assemble. In plenary sessions, workshops and issue forums, presenters
will deal with issues related to education, health and family life; celebrate the cultural and
organizational achievements of African American women in the 20th century and delegates will
chart the agenda for the next decade and beyond.
It would mean a great deal to have a letter from you for inclusion in the 49" National Convention
Souvenir Journal. Kindly contact Ms. Betty Robinson at 202-383-9111 to facilitate receipt of your
message.
Sincerely,
Dorothy 1. Height
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November 12, 1999
Mr. Tom Tate
4310 Sheridan Street
University Park, Maryland 20782
Dear Tom:
I recently learned from Jock Gill of the Congressional
award you received for your work with Americans Communicating
Electronically, and I want to congratulate you on this
remarkable achievement.
This award is a fitting tribute to your role in helping
to ensure that every sector of our society has access to the
benefits of the Information Age. As you may know, I believe
that information technology is one of the tools we can use to
widen the circle of opportunity in America, and I have been
highlighting the importance of information technology and the
digital divide in my recent tours of America's new markets.
As we continue working to prepare our nation for the
challenges of the 21st century, I'm grateful for your
leadership and glad to know I can count on your help.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
BC/JHC/DWB/lynn-bws
(Corres. #7035528)
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CC: Lori Perine, OSTP
CC: John Corcoran, 97 OEOB
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November 12, 1999
Ms. Glynis Long
655 Creek Road
Severna Park, Maryland 21146
Dear Glynis:
I recently learned from Jock Gill of the Congressional
award you received for your work with Americans Communicating
Electronically, and I want to congratulate you on this
remarkable achievement.
This award is a fitting tribute to your role in helping
to ensure that every sector of our society has access to the
benefits of the Information Age. As you may know, I believe
that information technology is one of the tools we can use to
widen the circle of opportunity in America, and I have been
highlighting the importance of information technology and the
digital divide in my recent tours of America's new markets.
As we continue working to prepare our nation for the
challenges of the 21st century, I'm grateful for your
leadership and glad to know I can count on your help.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
BC/JHC/DWB/lynn
(Corres. #7033318)
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CC: Lori Perine, OSTP
CC: John Corcoran, 97 OEOB
CC: John Wertman, 97 OEOB
CC: SPM/DWB, 94 OEOB
November 12, 1999
Mr. Jock Gill
18 Woods Edge Road
Medford, Massachusetts 02155-2316
Dear Jock:
I'm glad you were able to attend the White House
Conference on Philanthropy, and I was so pleased
to learn of the Congressional recognition extended
to Americans Communicating Electronically. You
should be very proud of your role in that
achievement.
As I'm sure you know, I have been highlighting the
importance of information technology in my recent
tours of America's new markets, and I'm grateful
for your efforts to ensure broadened access to
such technology. It's always great to hear from
you -- you know how much I value your counsel.
I'm glad all is well with your family. Hillary
and I send our best to you and Johanna.
Sincerely,
BILL
BC/JHC/DWB/ddj-bws-pfs
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as Pioneers of Public-Private Partnership received by Tom Tate and Glynis Long for their
work in ACE. He looks forward to seeing you October 22. Sophie's boat was the fastest
women's boat in recent crew races. Amanda is having a great time at Princeton and is
applying for a Rhodes. Rosie is rowing at Brown and loving the College. He and
Johanna putter along.
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Subject: Americans Communicating Electronically
VIA Email
October 01, 1999
Dear Mr. President,
Correspondence
Make Make sure
Just a note to share a bit of news with you. Perhaps you will remember a
dinner in the Solarium back in the Spring of 1993. Johanna and the kids
were down for their first visit. After dinner I mentioned to you and
Hillary that I planned to work with USDA to turn Agricultural Extension
does Jock a Congrats
Offices into Internet access points. Since you did not say "no", I went a
to
head and started, with help from my friends, ACE [Americans Communicating
Electronincally].
I'm glad to say that, 4+ years after I left your service, the program is
still alive and was just recognized:
UPDATE HONORS AND RECOGNITION
>
>Americans Communicating Electronically (ACE) Receives Congressional
>Award
>
>TOM TATE, National Program Leader, Economic and Community Systems, and
>GLYNIS LONG, Small Business Administration (SBA), recently accepted a
>Congressional award as Pioneers of Public-Private Partnership for their
>work in Americans Communicating Electronically (ACE). Congressman MAJOR
OWENS presented the award.
>
>This network, begun by CSREES in 1993 , was established to help
>Americans-especially those underserved segments--use the Internet as a
>means of communication, information, and knowledge access. Owens
>thanked CSREES and SBA for the support that they have provided to ACE to
>extend the benefits of the information age to all citizens.
>
Thought you would like to know.
Please give my best to Hillary. I look forward to seeing you both on Oct.
22 in the East room.
Best regards,
Jock
PS: Sophie was in DC last Saturday for the Head of the Potomac crew
races. Her boat was the fastest women's boat that day. Beat all of the
college boats too. She called before the race. I hope her message got
through. Turns out that Sophie loves Washington as a city. Amanda is
applying for a Rhodes. A long shot but exciting. She is having a great
time at Princeton. Rosie is rowing at Brown and loving the
College. Johanna and I putter along.
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November 12, 1999
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Dr. Jerri Nielsen
Canfield, Ohio
Dear Jerri:
I'm glad I had the opportunity to talk to
you last month. Your courage and determination
in your fight against cancer are heartening, and
your enduring commitment to scientific discovery
is truly inspiring. Hillary and I will be keeping
you in our thoughts and praying for your quick and
complete recovery.
A
Sincerely, BILL CLINTON
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c/o Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cahill
8609 Western Reserve Road
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PURPOSE
To welcome home Dr. Jerri Nielson, who has spent the last five months trapped
by the Antarctic winter at the U.S. Station in Antarctica with breast cancer.
II.
BACKGROUND
Dr. Jerri Nielsen arrived in Antarctica last November as the only doctor for the
American base at the pole. Five months ago, she discovered a lump in her breast.
Due to the harsh Antarctic winters, she was unable to be rescued to receive proper
medical attention until this past Friday.
As soon as the National Science Foundation (NSF) was notified of her illness last
June, officials coordinated the use of a satellite communications link, so that a
U.S.-based medical team of cancer experts consulting on the case could obtain the
information necessary to determine whether or not her condition posed any
immediate threat to her life.
NSF issued a statement on Dr. Nielsen's behalf on June 17, 1999 that explained
the basics of the situation, but which, at Dr. Nielsen's request, neither named her
or described her duties at the station.
International media interest in the case was immediate.
Interest on the part of the press was further fueled when on Sunday, July 11, 1999,
the U.S. Air Force airdropped medical supplies and diagnostic and
telecommunications equipment to the Pole to assist doctors in the U.S. to
diagnose Dr. Nielsen's condition and a range of medicines to treat a variety of
possible conditions.
Subsequent to the airdrop, a diagnosis of cancer was confirmed and Dr. Nielsen
began a course of chemotherapy as prescribed by her medical advisers. She
appears to be tolerating the chemotherapy well and the tumor appears to be
shrinking. She has not authorized anyone to discuss her diagnosis or her treatment
and is, in fact strongly opposed to such public discussion. NSF is honoring that
request.
Dr. Nielsen also repeatedly had asked NSF that she not be identified by name or
profession to the news media, a request which NSF honored until she provided
modified guidance. On July 31, 1999, the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch published an
interview with her father in which both her identity and her profession were
confirmed. After consulting with Dr. Nielsen, NSF issued a statement on August
2, 1999, confirming her name and that she is the station's only physician.
Dr. Nielsen adamantly declines to give interviews.
To date, more than 300 stories about Dr. Nielsen and the situation at South Pole
have appeared in U.S. newspapers. At the time of the airdrop, a similar number of
stories were aired on network and local news. Immediately subsequent to the
Manchester Guardian piece, NSF received requests for information from Paris
Match magazine, the Toronto Sun, and other international press. International
media interest is likely to be revived now that she has returned to the U.S.
Published reports to date indicate that some of the details of Dr. Nielsen's
personal life can, or at least are, being cast in a negative light by members of her
family. For this reason, it would not seem prudent to expose her to media
scrutiny.
III.
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
January, 1999:
Dr. Jerri Nielsen deploys to Antarctica.
February:
Austral winter begins, sun beings to set.
June:
Dr. Nielsen discovers a lump in her breast. She informs
officials at the National Science Foundation, who assemble
a team of U.S.-based medical experts to consult with her by
means of a telecommunications link to the South Pole.
July 11:
After consulting with NSF officials, and with assistance
from Antarctica Support Associates (ASA), of Englewood,
Colo. the U.S. Air Force airdrops medical supplies and
equipment to the South Pole. The medical airdrop is
successful and all materiel arrives safely, with the
exception of an ultrasound device that is irreparably
damaged. The ultrasound is not considered critical to Dr.
Nielsen's treatment.
July:
Medical experts in the U.S. confirm that the lump in Dr.
Nielsen's breast is cancerous. Dr. Nielsen begins a course
of chemotherapy.
July 31:
The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch newspaper publishes an
interview with Dr. Nielsen's father in which he identifies
her by name and by profession.
Aug. 2:
Dr. Nielsen, who previously had requested that NSF protect
her anonymity, consents to allowing NSF to confirm in a
statement who she is and what she does at the station.
October 15-16:
Dr. Nielsen is evacuated from the South Pole and returns to
the U.S.
IV.
TALKING POINTS - Attached
Call to
Dn. Jerri Nielson
To Welcome Home
from Anterctica
Talking Points for Telephone Call with Dr. Jerri Neilson*
Dr. Neilson we are so glad to have you back home in the United States with
us. You've had a lot of people across the country holding their breath awaiting
your safe return from the South Pole! We're glad the U.S. Air Force was able
to help.
I'm sure the trip home has been extremely exhausting. It must be a relief to
your friends and family that you're now back here in capable hands getting good
care.
We recognize that when an American commits to a long period of isolation
at one of our Antarctic stations that it not only requires a degree of personal
sacrifice, but a certain amount of risk as well. The Nation is grateful to you for
taking on that responsibility.
Living and working on the Continent is an experience very few people will
have -- but now that you're back home, I hope you'll concentrate solely on your
own health!
I know a little something of Antarctica -- although I haven't been lucky enough
to visit. Yet. I was in Christchurch, New Zealand last month and was fortunate
to tour our Antarctic facilities with Rita Colwell, NSF's Director. That visit
only reinforced my desire to eventually get down to Antarctica myself --
although preferably not in the winter!
In any event, all Americans wish you Godpeed and all the best in the days to
come and we hope you have a speedy and complete recovery!
Contact numbers to arrange a call:
Ms. Val Carroll, a support member of Antarctic Support Services, who is
reportedly with Dr. Neilsen, can be reached on her cellular phone at
303/638-3201.
Dr. Neilson is currently under the care of doctors at the University of Indiana
at the Purdue University Hospital. The contact there in the Public Affairs
office is Ms. Mary Hardin at 317/274-5456.
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November 12, 1999
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The Honorable Shirley R. Watkins
Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition,
and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture
Room 240-E
14th Street and Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250
Dear Shirley:
I read the Washington Post article about
your remarkable achievements and success.
You can be proud to know that your personal
story is truly inspiring, and it stands as a
testament to the American Dream. I commend you
for providing such a powerful example for all
Americans.
Best wishes for continued success.
BILL CLINTON,
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The Woman From Hope
Watkins Heads $40 Billion Nutrition Program
The Washington Post
By JUDITH HAVEMANN
Watkins "represents the best this admin-
Washington Post Staff Writer
istration has to offer," said Marshall Matz.
TUESDAY. AUGUST 10. 1999
counsel for the American School Food Ser-
The remarkable rise of a man from Hope
vice Association and a friend. "This is what
to become president of the United States
Bill Clinton talked about when he was J
has a striking parallel in the U.S. Agricul-
candidate, bringing in committed. expert-
wells and laying off American work-
ers because of foreign competition.
ture Department, where a black woman al-
enced people from the grass roots who have
so from Hope, Ark. has risen to become the
been out there in the real world running
top-ranking official in charge of the $40 bil-
these programs."
lion Food and Nutrition Service.
Watkins is ironic, occasionally witty. and
Today, Agriculture Undersecretary Shir-
disarmingly magnanimous about her early
ley R. Watkins commands a staff of 1,600
life, but her elevation at USDA came just as
and, oversees two-thirds of the depart-
decades of racial tensions within the de-
mental budget, running the food stamp pro-
partment came to the fore. USDA is facing
gram, which serves 20 million people; the
at least five class action or proposed class
program for women, infants and children,
action complaints of racial and sexual dis-
which serves 7 million mothers and their
crimination and more than 1,500 individual
babies; and the school lunch program,
discrimination complaints.
which feeds 26.7 million school children.
In this, her steely side shows. "It is un-
But when she was born, she had nothing,
fortunate that within our agency there were
not even a family.
clearly problems" of discrimination, she
Watkins's mother, a girl of 14, placed her
underweight infant in a shoe box and left
Coming in and making changes, she said.
her on the doorstep of a childless couple in
"has been difficult for other individuals, but
late June, it was ridiculed by a number to the defense. "The sound you hear
is people celebrating and reschedul-
said.
Hope in 1938. Adopted by a railroad work-
not for me."
er and his wife, Watkins was 8 years old
The agency has been staffed predomi-
when Clinton was born on the other side of
nantly by white men. "It has been difficuit
the tracks. The future president's grandfa-
to break through the mind-set that 'We
ther ran a grocery store near her neigh-
have always had these jobs. we deserve
borhood. She was starting at the segregat-
these jobs,' she said. "It is sad that it is so
ed high school when Clinton moved away
embedded in the culture."
to Hot Springs, Ark. Kids teased her about
"We are trying to find the best and the
being adopted, and she sometimes day-
brightest
and to have a good cross sec-
dreamed about what life would have been
tion," she said.
like with a young mother in some faraway
Running the nation's food programs.
of economists and energy experts,
place.
which sounds like the ultimate apple pie-
But she said, she always knew that her
and-motherhood-type job, is surprisingly
mother "did the right thing. I was blessed."
contentious and political. When the Repub-
She went to the all-black University of
lican Congress proposed turning -chool
Arkansas at Pine Bluff, majoring in home
food programs over to the states in 1994,
economics. When she did her student
the defeat was so crushing that it became
teaching in Dermott, Ark., she lived with
known as "being school-lunched."
her supervisor, because no one would rent a
Even today, Congress and the adminis-
room to a black person, according to La-
tration are battling over whether to fund pi-
Verne W. Feaster, the supervisor who be-
lot school breakfast programs to check out
came a lifeiong friend.
whether kids actually do better in school
Watkins's first job was as the "assistant
when such programs are available. Some
Negro home demonstration agent for col-
conservatives fear breakfast programs
ored people" in Wynne, Ark. She was not
would be a step toward socialist-type meal
assistant to anybody, but that was the title
programs.
cient industry support." Multina-
tional oil firms opposed the com-
given to all black agents, she said.
And her food stamp program is also be-
She married and moved to Memphis to
sieged from the other side of the philosoph-
teach school and rose through the Mem-
ical aisle. Food stamp enrollment has be
phis school system, from teacher to direc-
falling much faster than the poverty rate.
tor of food service, eventually becoming the
and many charitable groups believe the
national president of the American School
government is not doing enough to make
Food Service Association.
sure families are getting the food they are
She was propelled out of Memphis in
entitled to receive.
1993, not as a Friend of Bill, but because of
"So many people don't know how to ac-
her prominence as president of the food
cess the programs.
We want to make it
service group. She is the first government
certain that people who are eligible are giv-
food czar with hands-on experience su-
en applications. Watkins said. "Our goal
nervising the lunch line.
to ensure that people do not go hungry
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November 10, 1999
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald I. Dozoretz
3005 45th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
Dear Beth and Ron:
Thank you for donating a house to Geraldine
Blue Bird. I was so moved by your compas-
sionate gesture. During my visit to Pine
Ridge, I witnessed firsthand how much pain
and hardship the Blue Birds have endured,
and I know that your generous gift will
provide great comfort to them in the months
and years ahead. I've also sent letters to
the others who donated items and made this
happen.
You are good friends and kind and caring
individuals, and I am deeply grateful for
all you do.
Sincerely,
BILL
BC/TFS/DDA/JW/SH/DC/DWB/lynn-efr-bws-lymm
(Corres. #7025267)
(10.dozoretz.ri)
CC: Adrienne Lavallee, 106 OEOB
CC: Tracy Sisser, 97 OEOB
CC: SPM/DWB, 94 OEOB
CC: John Wertman, 97 OEOB
Xeroxed copy of personally signed original to
NH through Sean Maloney
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PRESIDENT TO SIGN
November 10, 1999
Ms. Geraldine Blue Bird
Post Office Box 1705
Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770
Dear Geraldine:
I was so pleased to learn the wonderful news
about your new home. I know life has been
difficult for you and your family, and I hope
that Dr. Dozoretz's gift will bring you all
greater security and comfort in the years
ahead. God bless you.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
BC/TFS/DDA/JW/SH/DC/DWB/lynn-efr-bws-lynn
(Corres. #7025252)
(bcpf)
(10.bird.gb)
CC: Adrienne Lavallee, 106 OEOB
CC: SPM/DWB, 94 OEOB
CC: John Wertman, 97 OEOB
CC: Tracy Sisser, 97 OEOB
Xeroxed copy of personally signed original to
NH through Sean Maloney
CLEAR THRU SEAN MALONEY
PRESIDENT TO SIGN
November 10, 1999
Mr. Kurt Rosenbach
Senior Vice President
Haynes Furniture Company
5324 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
Dear Kurt:
I want to thank you for the furnishings
you donated to Geraldine Blue Bird and her
family. During my visit to Pine Ridge, I
witnessed firsthand how much pain and hardship
the Blue Birds have endured, and I know your
generous gifts will provide great comfort to
them in the months and years ahead. I am
deeply grateful for your efforts and send
my best wishes.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
BC/TFS/SH/DWB/bws-ddj (Corres. #7032957)
(11. rosenbach k)
DWB/SPM, 94 OEOB
November 10, 1999
Mr. Curtis Hoessly
PYA/Monarch
1265 Diamond Springs Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
Dear Curtis:
I want to thank you for your generous gift
to Geraldine Blue Bird and her family. During
my visit to Pine Ridge, I witnessed firsthand
how much pain and hardship the Blue Birds have
endured, and I know that your assistance will be
of great comfort to them. I am deeply grateful
for your efforts and send my best.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
BC/TFS/SH/DWB/bws-pw (Corres. #7032963)
(11.hoessly.c)
CC: DWB/SPM, Room 94
November 10, 1999
Mr. William Dorson
622 San Pedro Drive
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Dear Bill:
I want to thank you for the furnishings
you donated to Geraldine Blue Bird and her
family. During my visit to Pine Ridge, I
witnessed firsthand how much pain and hardship
the Blue Birds have endured. I know that your
generous gifts will bring them comfort in the
months and years ahead. I am deeply grateful
for your efforts and send my best.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
BC/TFS/SH/DWB/bws-ddj (Corres. #7032961)
(11.dorson.w)
CC: DWB/SPM, 94 OEOB
November 10, 1999
Mr. Dennis Mohatt
7000 South 33rd Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516
Dear Dennis:
I want to thank you for your efforts to coordinate
the purchase of Geraldine Blue Bird's new home.
I was moved by your account of your visit with
Geraldine and by your compassion for her and her
family. Like you, during my visit to Pine Ridge,
I witnessed firsthand how much pain and hardship
the Blue Birds have endured, and I know that Ron
and Beth's generous gift and your additional con-
tributions will provide great comfort and security
in the months and years ahead. God bless you.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
BC/TFS/SH/DA/DWB/bws-efr
(Corres. #7032950)
(11.mohatt.d)
CC: DWB/SPM, 94 OEOB
Xeroxed copy of personally signed original to NH
through Sean Maloney
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brought her out as old towel and she
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a shea."
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curtains. vinyl carpet and the color of
the siding shullers and shingles
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Dear Ann:
Hi. Attached is another copy of the contact information for the people I'd like to request letters
of appreciation from the President.
As I explained, Ron Dozoretz recently purchased a new home for Geraldine Bluebird, a woman
the President met at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation on July 8. (The attached memo explains
the details of the situation.) Ron then arranged for some of his staff to coordinate the purchase
and delivery of her new house, as well as encouraging some of his friends to donate furniture
and food.
It's truly a sweet story. I'd really appreciate anything you could do to expedite these letters.
The people involved have worked extremely hard to provide Ms. Bluebird with a new home for
her family. The home was delivered on Friday. Ron plans to visit her in the next few weeks with
his children.
I would also appreciate it if you could have a personal note from the President sent to Ron for
this effort. (The copy of the enclosed letter to the President also helps describe the situation.)
(His letter could be sent to his office at 3110 Fairview Park Drive, 12th Floor, Falls Church, VA
22042).
Ann, it was great to see you last weekend. I'm so glad you are still at the White House - you're
loyalty and devotion are truly admired. Doug and I hope to see you soon.
Please call me at 703-205-6506 if you need any more information. Thanks again.
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TO:
Sarah Farneworth
FR:
Dennis F. Mobatt
DATE:
September 7, 1999
SUBJ:
Home for Geraldine Bluebird - Pine Ridge, South Dakota
On July 8, 1999, President Clinton visited the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, which is
the economically poorest place in the United States. President Clinton was the first
sitting President to ever have visited the Pine Ridge Reservation and the first Presidem
since FDR to visit any Indian Reservation while in office.
The visit was part of a major administration effort, The New Markets Initiative, that
included a weeklong tour of places in the United States that have not shared in the great
economic prosperity seen by the nation as 8 whole over the past decade. The New
Markets Initiative seeks to bring investment to these areas as a means to facilitate
increased employment. home ownership, and self-sufficiency.
Upon arriving in Pine Ridge, the President toured the lgloo Neighborhood, named for
former temporary military housing transferred to the Reservation when the Black Hills
Army Depot closed in the late 1960s. It was at Igloo that President Clinton met
Geraldine Bluebird, the 43 year-old marriarch of a tive-bedroom, 28-member household
- one small house and an adjacent well-wom trailer home.
Ms. Bluebird wept as the President stepped onto her small deck, and then told him how
important it was for the people on the Reservation to have education, jobs and adequate
housing. The press reported the President seemed extremely moved by Ms. Bluebird, and
especially concerned about the number of children she cares for, while herself physically
disabled
Over the following weekend, during a personal visit with Dr. Dozoretz, the President
related his experiences from his journey. Dr. Dosoretz was very moved by the
President's story of meeting Geraldine Bluebird and her meager housing situation. Dr.
Dozoretz commissioned his staff to explore the purchase of a new home for Ms.
Bluebird, After considerable research, a new 26 X 60 manufactured home was purchased,
and will be delivered on October 11, 1999. Dr. Dozorete also arranged for the generous
donation of a truckload of furniture from Haynes Purpiture in the Norfolk, Virginia area
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President Bill Clinton
The White House
Washington, DC 20501
Dear President Clinton:
It has been my hanor and pleasure to coordinate the purchase of E new home for Mrs.
Geraldine Bluebird, on behalf of my employer Dr. Ron Dozorezz and his wife Beth. I
have been assisted locally by Dr. Androw and Vashti Hunst, the fuunders of the National
Association for American Indian Children and Elders. Additionally, I have been greatly
sided by Lynn Cutler of your staff
On Weduesday evening, after arranging the purchase of the doublewide manufactured
home in Rapid City, I met with Geraldine to facilitate her choosing various options for
her new home. L wanted to share this powerful and moving experience with you
I met Vashti at her home and followed her over to Geraldine's home Like the morning
you visited, the weather was clear and the temperature was very hot. Geraldine was
sitting by the front door, on ehe porch where she also sleeps, in the midst of a steady
revolving stream of children, grandchildren, and other relatives. After being introduced
to everyone, I was offored the same chair you recently occupied at her side.
The next TWO hours was simply the most powerful experience. I explained how you had
been moved by her strength, by her ability to share that strength and her love with the
children and others. I told her how you had shared your feelings, and your concern for
her well being, with Ron and Bah, so moving them that they decided to reach out to her.
As I told her about making the home purchase that afternoon, Geraldine began to WOOD
and reached out to touch me. I fell shivers nun through my body. and I also cried. It is
simply beyond my ebility to couvey that moment in writing. I watched Geraldine and her
daughters physically come to life, to glow with amazoment. Simply, I saw Geraldine
jump about three rungs on Maslow's hierarchy in about two minutes!
The tears flowed, Vashti asked Geraldine's daughter to bring some tissues. They didn't
have any tissues; instead Geraldine received an old towel. We joked she might end up
needing a bed sheet. She kept repeating "I've tried so hard to do the right thing, " and "I
can't believe this is happening"
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First sho was able to decide on the floorplan, she chose the one that seemed to give the
most family space. Then she picked carpet, vinyl flooring, wall coverings; counter tops,
siding color, window color, roofing color, And trim colors. She told me how she never
had anything new like this, and marveled at the notion of having 2 room for herself...
place of retreat. Just imagine this, the power of being given choice!
We talked and laughed. She told me of her desire for the young people to have it better,
of her pride in these children. She shared how she encouraged the boys to join the
military, as a means to "get out" and "obtain some skills." As we spoke the family
continue to flow around us, like little planets revolving around Geraldine and this great
moment As I left a little three or four year old girl came up and hugged my leg
Geraldine laughed and told me "that one loves to pass out the bugs..
The 28 X 60 (1680 square feer) four bedroom home will be constructed over the пехт few
weeks, and delivery is scheduled for October 11th. Ron and Beth Dozoretz have also
arranged for the donation of furninure and other items. My wife Karen and I will also be
donating some items. I eagerly await the day we give Geraldine the keys and tirle to her
new home, it will undoubtedly be another special moment.
Sincerely yours,
Dennio F. Mobatt
Western Regional Vice President
Program and Referral Development.
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Pine Ridge Reservation: A Brief Profile
Dennis F. Mohatt
Introduction
The Pine Ridge Reservation Is located in southwastern South Dakota, and is the
second largest Reservation in the United States. The Oglala Lakota often referred to by
others as the Oglala Sioux, have resided on the Reservation since its creation by the
U.S. Government In 1889. In December 1890, over 300 Lakota men, women and
South Dakota
Pine Ridge
Reservation
children were massacred by U.S. Army troops along Wounded Knee Creek on the
Reservation. This atrocity remains a very powerful shared community burden over 100
years later, and is symbolic to many of the systematic genocide focused upon Native
American people.
Current Conditions
The Reservation is located in Shannon County, South Dakota, which is assessed to be
the poorest county in the United States.
The Reservation has a median annual income of $2,600, less than 1/5 the
national average.
Total population of the Reservation Is 39,321.
Unemployment is 73%.
Nearly 80% of the women suffer from Diabetes.
Depression, Alcohol Abuse and Addiction, and Suicide rates are significantly
higher than national averages.
Housing is a substantial problem: hundreds are homeless and thousands live
in overcrowded and substandard housing.
While despair is pervasive in this environment, so to is hope and achievement. Across
the Reservation in the bright eyes of the children, promise is alive. The Tribal College,
started during the early 1970's, Is one of 33 Tribal Colleges across the nation that 16
making a difference. He programs open the door to higher education for not only the
Reservation residents, but for many non-Indian rural residents in the surrounding
region. While few in number, Ogiala Lakota owned businesses are emerging, and the
Reservation's federal designation as a Rural Economic Empowerment Zone offers the
potential of drawing external investment and expansion of employment opportunities.
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Regarding Pine Ridge here is a list of information that I sent to Sarah to get the letters from the
President.
Dennis Mohatt
7000 S. 33ʳᵈ Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516
Dennis drove the truck with all the donations from Norfolk to Pine Ridge. He also went out
there and worked on negotiating the DoubleWide Trailer that Dr. D. purchased.
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Mr. Kurt Rosenbach
Haynes Furniture
5324 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23502
They donated the following:
15 Mattresses and Box Springs wrapped in bedspreads
20 Additional Bedspreads
20 Pillows
2 Dining Room Suits
2 Sets of Couches and Loveseats that match
Dennis said that he is not sure what else they loaded on the truck, he lost track. They filled up a
26-foot U-Haul.
William Dorson
622 San Pedro Drive
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Bill donated a child's captain's bed, desk, mattress and boxspring.
Mr. Curtis Hoessly
Pya Monarch
1224 Diamond Springs Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455-3797
He donated 4 cases of can goods (1 case of green beans, 1 case of com, I case of peas and 1 case
of potatoes).
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November 10, 1999
Ms. Amy L. Rossi
Executive Director
Arkansas Advocates for Children
and Families
Suite 931
103 East Seventh Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Dear Amy:
Thank you for your thoughtful letter and for sharing your
views regarding the ARKids First program. As you know,
expanding insurance coverage for children has been a priority
for me, and I'm so proud of your hard work and leadership on
behalf of Arkansas' children and families.
I understand your concerns, and I want you to know that I
believe the process we are engaged in has great potential to
further improve what has already been a successful campaign
to insure children. Rest assured that I am committed to
putting the children of Arkansas first and foremost in any
discussion that we have on the ARKids issue.
Chris Jennings informed me that you have been extremely
helpful throughout this process, and I am deeply grateful
for your input and involvement. I think your recommendations
on how to eliminate or significantly reduce barriers to
Medicaid enrollment are particularly insightful, and I have
asked our team to look into them as we review the options.
I have also asked Chris to stay in close contact with you in
the upcoming weeks. I am confident that we can resolve this
issue in a way that reflects our commitment to better serving
the children of Arkansas.
I hope you are feeling better and taking good care of
yourself. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
BC/RMS/DWB/pw-bws
(Corres. #7030553)
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Attached is a letter from Amy Rossi sent to you relaying her opinion on the possible
compromises that the State could make that would improve the ARKids situation. She does not
wish this letter to be public because she fears it could undermine her positive working
relationship with the Governor. However, she feels it is important - and I agree -- that you know
her views on this subject.
A quick review suggests that Amy's ideas are very constructive with the exception of the
proposal to allow CHIP enhanced match dollars to be used in ARKids. This would be in direct
contradiction to the bipartisan compromise in the 1997 CHIP law that explicitly prohibits
Medicaid-eligible children from being enrolled in CHIP. It would give the State a financial
incentive to bias the choice towards ARKids.
As we work with the State and HHS, we will closely evaluate Amy's suggestions.
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President William J. Clinton
President of the United States
White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
In recent days your deputy assistant for health policy, Chris Jennings, and I have talked
regarding the current impasse between HCFA and Arkansas regarding our ARKIDS First
program. This argument has escalated to be a situation that is difficult for both sides and I
suspect is not fully understood by all the parties negotiating on this. I thought it might be
helpful for me to give you my perspective about how difficult this is for everyone.
As you know, the ARKIDS First program is the shining star of the Huckabee administration as it
deservedly should be. The program has enrolled a total of 55,000 children during it's first two
years with 46,000 currently being served. When Arkansas Advocates originally projected the
number of uninsured children in AR, we calculated the number to be around 120,000 children
with approximately 90,000 children falling in the range of income below 200% of poverty. As
you can see, in just two short years, we have reached almost half of the children in our target
population. I believe you can compare us to other states and find that we are one of few who
have served so many new children.
I was the one who recommended the program to Governor Huckabee when ironically, he was
looking for ways to cut Medicaid costs. He accepted the proposal because it was good for
children; it was a companion piece for welfare reform to eliminate the disincentive of losing
Medicaid benefits when going to work; and it appealed to him as a pastor who had counseled
parents who couldn't pay for health care for their families. The Governor also sold ARKids
First as similar to what state employees get as insurance benefits which is why there is some
difference in the benefits from those given under Medicaid. At the time, there was a prevailing
sense that the working poor were due the same benefits that other average Arkansans received.
He pointed out that Cadillac benefits were offered in full Medicaid and that not even he as
Governor received those full benefits in his state insurance plan. He promised to offer a plan to
working families that was no less than what he purchased for his family.
Given those parameters, I worked with state officials to craft a program that offered a full range
of benefits(albeit slightly less than full Medicaid) as well as a small co-pay schedule. The co-
pay was a philosophical issue for many legislators and the Governor who felt that working
parents wanted to pay "their share". The co-pay is symbolic in that the schedule is at a minimum
of $5 for prescriptions and $10 for medical visits but never are people denied services if they
can't pay the co-pay. I'm even told that some providers have voluntarily and informally
dropped charging parents for the co-payments. When consumer satisfaction studies have been
done on ARKids, only a very small percentage of the parents note any hardship for the co-
pay(see attached findings). Children are getting good services. Providers say they're seeing
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children who have never been seen before. When complications arise in treating a child, the
provider and state agency work together to make sure the child qualifies for the most extensive
benefits available under Medicaid.
Our DC friends in the child advocate community complained that we were not holding fast to a
"purist" view of the full benefits of Medicaid for the children under 200% of poverty. They
expressed those views privately when Arkansas was heralded for initiating this plan before the
federal SCHIP legislation was signed. They have continued to be critical because we have not
developed another child health plan for SCHIP but instead have argued to have our Medicaid
expansion 1115 Waiver plan otherwise known as ARKids First be classified as our SCHIP plan.
There is not disagreement between child advocates in AR and those in DC about Medicaid being
the best health insurance program for children in the country. The place where we knock heads
is over what to do when parents want to participate in a program where they have a co-pay and
a less than comprehensive benefit list.
DC advocates protest that if Medicaid were as user friendly as ARKIDS First parents would
willingly take it instead. I might have agreed two years ago but our outreach activities and focus
group research reveal a much stronger dislike for Medicaid than can be simply corrected by
ridding our system of onerous application procedures. And frankly, instead of debating the
stigma issue, we have been busy recruiting children into ARKIDS First so that they would have
a medical home. We have been trying to make the enrollment procedures seamless between
Medicaid and ARKids First although keeping the programs distinct has political capitol for
politicians on both sides. A name change to have all kids dumped into one insurance program
is an uphill battle in Arkansas with many editorial writers taking the Governor's side that
ARKids First is for the working poor and Medicaid is for the oor(interpreted as non-working).
What DC advocates forget in their arguments about improving Medicaid is that Arkansas for the
most part has aggressively moved ahead of most states in overall improvements to the program.
We have one of the highest participation rates of physicians in the country; we have minimized
billing and reimbursement problems; we have received commendations for our managed care
system; and we coordinate health services between our departments of Human Services and
Health. Our state has one of the strongest and best managed Medicaid programs in the nation, so
to take these hits from national child advocates seems at best a low blow and at worse an attack
on those children whose parents will refuse services if they have no other choice but Medicaid.
War between D.C. and Arkansas does not seem to be in the best interest of children but since the
lines have been drawn, I would like to suggest a few solutions:
1. HCFA should grandfather in the current caseload that is receiving ARKids First incorrectly
and not force the state to make parents choose between Medicaid or nothing. Families have to
re-enroll annually so those parents can be moved to the appropriate level when they re-enroll.
This state will be spared the difficult job of telling parents that we don't care what they want and
services will remain available to all those families.
2. Arkansas should minimize and in some cases eliminate the barriers to enrollment in Medicaid
and make the process as user friendly as ARKIDS First. This will make HCFA happy and make
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the state eliminate assets testing. We are only one of two states who continue this arcane
procedure.
3. By a specified date, Arkansas should decide how it will encourage enrollment for both
ARKids First as well as Medicaid with HCFA suggesting that all children's health insurance in
Arkansas be under the brand of ARKids First rather than Medicaid. Please know that the
Governor will not go willingly to this idea since he likes the distinction between the programs.
4. HCFA should allow Arkansas to permit parents the choice of participating in the co-payment
plan. Since Arkansas has already agreed with HCFA not to prevent services from being given to
those who cannot pay, it is already an optional parental election and should continue to be
treated as such. This is an important distinction for the Governor and many Arkansas parents.
To dismiss it is to ignore parents' need to take care of their own children and their resistance to
accepting handouts except under the most dire circumstance.
5. HCFA should allow AR to use their ARKids First plan as their SCHIP plan thereby reducing
any difficulty and potential disagreements on yet another insurance plan for uninsured children.
Parents, providers, advocates and legislators like our ARKids First program. We should not be
asked to change what has proven to work just because Washington has a new idea.
6. HHS in partnership with national health philanthropies should investigate the level of
disfavor that Medicaid has among the American public and make recommendations to alleviate
the problem.
I hope that this letter helps to describe some of the issues in Arkansas surrounding ARKids First.
I appreciate your taking time to read this and I want to add a personal note of thanks before I
close.
We so appreciated your taking time to send your well wishes a few weeks ago when Joe
was taken ill with a heart attack. Needless to say, this year has been full of grim moments
regarding our health but it is the amazing moments of love and good will that we will remember
the most as we think back on these tough days. Our friends have supported us from near and far
and our boys and us have been cared for in ways that we could not have imagined. We are truly
blessed to have so many people who care for us and who have kept us in their prayers. I know
that it has been the power of prayers from friends like you and Hillary that have kept us strong in
our personal battles and has helped us both recover and heal. Thank you for taking the time to
share with an old friend from home.
Truly,
of Amy L Rossi
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The Honorable Jim Slattery
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Dear Jim:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Wire
Rod "201" case. I appreciate having your insight
on this important matter.
I share your concern that last year's surge
in steel imports undermined the competitive
position of domestic steel producers. That is
why my Administration implemented a strategy of
aggressive enforcement of U.S. trade laws and I
announced the Steel Action Plan on August 5 of
this year. The wire rod industry's Section 201
petition raises important issues, and we are
weighing all of the factors -- including the
recent data provided by the industry -- before
making a decision on relief.
I will announce a decision soon, and I appreciate
knowing your thoughts.
Sincerely,
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Dear Mr. President:
I am writing on behalf of the petitioners in the Wire Rod "201" case to urge your
favorable action on their petition to assist the domestic industry and its workers. By acting
decisively in this case, you have the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to strong and
effective WTO-legal trade remedies, and to reaffirm to all American workers and industry that
our trade laws do provide effective safeguards where they can demonstrate serious injury due to
imports. Such action can only strengthen support for U.S. goals in the upcoming Seattle
ministerial - among Members of Congress, working families, and our nation's manufacturing
sector.
I know you are committed to launching a new round of WTO negotiations which will
expand opportunities for the U.S. and all other nations, rich and poor, on a fair basis. In recent
days, you have set out your vision of what the new round can create - a world economy that is
more prosperous, more open and more equitable than today's. I share your vision, and firmly
believe that favorable action in the wire rod case is entirely consistent with what you are trying to
achieve.
As the recent steel crisis demonstrated, a surge in imports can provoke resistance to more
liberalized trade. The safeguards clause of the WTO, embodied in Section 201 of our nation's
trade law, allows countries to address import surges that seriously injure domestic industry while
promoting adjustment. If we expect American industry and workers to support additional new
trade agreements, they need to know that existing trade remedy laws work and will be vigorously
enforced by their government. This is one of the reasons it is important for you to act favorably
on the domestic wire rod industry's "201" case.
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The wire rod industry and its steelworkers have received tremendous bipartisan support
from Capitol Hill throughout this case in part because Members of Congress respect them for
joining together and pursuing a remedy that is consistent with our world trading rules. For
example, Cargill is one of the petitioners, as are their workers in the United Steelworkers of
America. Cargill lobbied vigorously against the steel quota legislation because they believed it
threatened the integrity of our world trading rules. Yet Cargill is joining the Steelworkers Union
in seeking relief under Section 201 for its North Star Steel division because this law is consistent
with the WTO and offers a temporary period for the industry to recover. So the petitioners are
not demanding new legislation. They are using the trade laws on the books that were designed
for circumstances just like this. That's why over 100 Members of Congress from 28 different
states signed a letter to you supporting relief.
One additional point. You recently indicated concern about the 3-3 tie vote by the
International Trade Commission ("ITC"). As you review the facts, I urge you to keep in mind
that the Commissioners who found no injury stated that they thought the industry suffered a
temporary one-year downturn and that things were starting to improve. But their factual record
closed December 31, 1998. When you received the ITC recommendation in July, you were wise
to ask the ITC to collect more up-to-date information on how the industry is doing now, in 1999.
That data, through June 30th, conclusively proves that the 3 negative Commissioners were
mistaken. Every indicator of injury is worse in 1999 than in 1998: imports are at an all-time
high, financial losses are greater, there have been more layoffs and shift reductions, there is
substantial unused capacity in the U.S. industry, and prices are lower. You have the benefit of
this up-to-date information; the ITC did not. This new information makes the case for an
effective remedy even more compelling.
I appreciate your consideration of these points as you decide whether to grant import
relief to the wire rod industry and its steelworkers. There are thousands of families across
America who anxiously await your decision.
Sincerely,
Jim Slattery
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Ms. Elizabeth Birch
Executive Director
Human Rights Campaign
Suite 800
919 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Dear Elizabeth:
Thank you for your October 19 letter about hate crimes legislation
in this Congress. I know you had a chance to meet with John Podesta,
Jack Lew, and others this week to discuss the issue. I, too, am
deeply disappointed that Congress has not passed a bill that includes
hate crimes provisions. I am particularly saddened by such opposi-
tion around the anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death.
I believe that Congress needs to pass legislation that reflects the
fundamental principles of tolerance and justice that are vital to
the continued strength of our democracy. Right now, in negotiations
with the Congress, my Administration is continuing to strongly urge
Members to pass hate crime protections in this Congressional session,
including provisions that would empower federal prosecutors to
prosecute hate crimes that are based on sexual orientation, gender,
or disability in addition to those that are based on race, religion,
and natural origin.
I deeply appreciate the Human Rights Campaign's support for this
hate crime legislation, and I'm grateful for your leadership in
working to enact it. As we move forward, I will continue to fight
for this critical measure.
Sincerely,
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I write to you today in a moment that provides an historic opportunity to pass meaningful and
effective legislation to address the scourge of hate violence that has shocked our nation. Your support
for the Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA) is clear and consistent and you have taken recent
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opportunities to underscore that support. Yet, as strong as your words have been, it is at this
moment that you and all in your Administration must push forward with unwavering focus and
commitment.
Yesterday, we were deeply disappointed and outraged when the Conference committee callously
stripped this critical legislation from the final Commerce, State, Justice (CSJ) Appropriation bill.
That the Republican leadership would do this so close to the one year anniversary of Matthew
Shepard's death, and after the numerous, brutal hate crimes that have shocked our nation over the
last year seems almost unimaginable. This was also done in the face of new FBI statistics on hate
violence which show a 12.5% increase in the number of crimes based on sexual orientation. But it is,
nonetheless, done.
The possibility of passing this legislation now falls squarely on your shoulders. It is essential that the
exclusion of HCPA be a prominent part of the veto message on CSJ. But beyond the veto message, it
is critical that inclusion of HCPA be a non-negotiable part of any future discussion on the
outstanding appropriation bills. Anything less will mean failure.
We have heard some very disturbing signals from Congress. In the October 18 Associated Press story
written by Alan Fram, unidentified Democrats stated that "the White House seems unlikely to
demand a restoration of the hate-crimes language as a condition for signing the measure." You must
know how terribly damaging that message is to our collective efforts.
You now have a unique and fleeting opportunity to add passage of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act
to your considerable list of achievements. We urge you in the strongest terms not to let this
opportunity pass. You, and all in your Administration, must say with one strong and unwavering
voice that the time has come to pass this legislation. We all owe that much to the thousands of hate
crime victims and their families.
Din This opportunity will not come again. Please stand tall, do the right thing and make history.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Birch
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November 10, 1999
Mrs. Raynell Zuni
3513 Highway 47
Bosque Farms, New Mexico 87068-8013
Dear Raynell:
I have received your kind letter of October 20, and I want to
thank you for all your hard work.
During your tenure as Associate Director of Intergovernmental
Affairs, you helped me stay in touch with IGA directors through-
out the federal government, elected officials across the country,
and representatives of the federally recognized tribes. At both
the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the White House, you helped
build consensus for Administration initiatives and strengthen
the cooperation, understanding, and respect we have developed
throughout our country. Thanks in part to your dedicated efforts,
we have made significant progress in increasing tribal economic
development, protecting religious and spiritual freedom, and
providing higher quality education for Native Americans. You
have played an important role in our efforts to widen the circle
of opportunity in America, and I am deeply grateful for all that
you've done.
I'll always consider you an important member of my White House
team, and I know that your experience and skills will continue
to serve you well as you move on to new challenges. Hillary and
I send our best wishes for continued success and every happiness.
Sincerely, Bill CLINTON
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Dear Mr. President:
As the first Native American appointed to the White House I have been very proud to have
worked for the Clinton/Gore Administration. Your commitment and understanding of Native
American issues and struggles is deeply appreciated among the Tribal leaders and Indian
community across our nation. As I resign from my position as Associate Director of
Intergovernmental Affairs I hope that my contribution to your Administration will encourage
other Native Americans to actively participate in the future.
My experience with the White House has been very rewarding and I will take these new skills
and expertise to continue my commitment to public service. Please feel free to contact me at any
time if I can be of any further assistance.
I wish you and the Administration continued success.
Sincerely,
Rayreel Zune
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Mr. Richard Socarides
Robinson Lerer & Montgomery
75 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York 10019
Dear Richard:
I have received your kind letter, and it is with regret that I
accept your resignation as Special Assistant to the President
and Senior Advisor for Public Liaison.
You have my deepest appreciation for all you have done to help
build an America that celebrates our diversity and preserves
our fundamental values of mutual respect and compassion. I
am particularly grateful for your efforts to ensure that the
concerns of gay and lesbian Americans were heard within my
Administration and understood throughout our nation. The
conferences on hate crimes and school safety and my Initiative
on Race benefited greatly from your dedicated work, and you can
be proud of all you did to ensure the success of the 50th
Anniversary Summit of NATO.
On behalf of all who have had the privilege of working with you,
I thank you for a job well done. I'll always consider you an
important member of my team, and as you return to New York City,
Hillary joins me in sending best wishes for every happiness and
continued success. We'll miss you here.
Sincerely,
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Dear Mr. President:
As you know, I am leaving the White House staff to return to the private sector in my
native New York City.
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful opportunity you afforded me to be a part of your
Administration. This has been the most rewarding and exciting professional experience of my
life. I was proud to work here every day.
While all the projects I worked on -- education and school safety, civil rights, law
enforcement, the race initiative and the NATO summit - were special experiences, none was
more important to me than the issue of civil rights for gay and lesbian Americans.
The country has made so much progress on civil rights for gay people under your
stewardship and I was so honored to be a part of it. I believe that you will be remembered as a
uniquely transformational figure in American history on this issue (among others).
I thank you for all you have done not only to change the laws, but to change hearts and
minds as well.
Sincerely,
Richard PW Socarides
November 9, 1999
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335 Sixth Street, N.W.
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Dear Daniel:
I recently learned about your heroic effort
to save the life of Seaman Steven Wright,
and I want you to know how moved I was by
your courageous act.
True heroes are rare in today's world. I am
impressed not only by your sense of duty and
your actions, but also by your positive outlook
and strength of character. You embody the
professionalism and selflessness for which the
United States Navy has always been known, and
you can be very proud of the example you have
set.
I hope that the loving support of your family,
friends, and community will bring you added
strength in the days ahead. I am keeping you
in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
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hen Daniel Johnson, who is
inches wide through which ropes pass.
rope severed his leg (and four fingers
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now 23, was transferring
The tremendous torque from the tug
above the knuckles). But before that
from Wake Forest Universi-
could have pulled Wright through the
happened. as Johnson struggled to help
ty to the University of
chock, ripping him apart.
Wright, the violently jerking line entan-
North Carolina. he went to Chapel Hill
"This part is a little bit fuzzy to me,"
gled both of Johnson's legs. dragged
to find an apartment. When he called
says Johnson about what he did. "I tried
him to the chock, and severed both
his parents in Hickory, N.C.-his fa-
to free him up." The official "summary
limbs below the knee. He also lost a fin-
ther, Wallace, is the pastor of the First
of action" recommending the Navy and
ger.
Presbyterian Church; his mother, Sallie,
Marine Corps Medal says:
Why did he act as he did? He says,
teaches history at Hickory High
"Immediately, without hesitation,
matter-of-factly, that officers are trained
School-they asked him if he had found
and in the face of known risk to his own
to be responsible for the well-being of
one. He said yes, and oh, by the way,
life, Ensign Johnson ran to the assis-
their men, and besides, that's the way
I've joined the Navy. From his hospital
his parents-they are at his bedside
bed in Walter Reed Army Medical Cen-
this day, having made the seven-hour
ter he says he has no regrets about that
drive from Hickory for another stay
decision.
with their son-raised him. He would
After graduation, the commitment he
rather talk about the prostheses that
made when he joined the Navy ROTC
will soon be fitted to the stumps of his
at UNC took him to Newport, R.I., for
legs.
six months at the surface warfare offi-
"They say that if I want to I can run a
cers' school. On New Year's Eve, 1998,
marathon. The only thing that will limit
he reported to his ship. the USS Blue
me is myself." He is thinking of going to
Ridge. the flagship of the admiral com-
medical school.
manding the 7th Fleet.
It was a good assignment for a young
here is no recondite lesson to
man attracted to the Navy by a desire
for travel: The 7th Fleet operates from
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be learned from this episode. A
good young man from a good
the international dateline to the east
family and a good community
coast of Africa.
did something admirable. But in an age
In his eighth month on board, on
that thinks the phrase "good news" is
Aug. 23, he was the safety observer at
an oxymoron, it is well to be reminded
the aft mooring station as Korean tugs
that the American population is leav-
pulled the Blue Ridge into position to
ened by a lot of people like the slender,
leave the harbor at Pusan. A tug was
unprepossessing young man propped
reeling in the messenger line, a rope
up in bed on his elbows, unself-con-
about an inch and a half in diameter
scious about the neatly bandaged
that is attached to the hawser, the big
stumps of his legs.
rope-about eight inches in diameter-
And it is well to be reminded that in
that bears the weight in tugging and
routine training and routine operations
mooring. The tug was moving away and
the men and women of the armed ser-
reeling unusually fast. Too fast.
tance of the entrapped line handler who
vices are at risk, and they have chosen
What happened next happened very
was in imminent peril of losing the low-
to be. And that the armed forces know a
fast. The leg of Seaman Steven Wright,
er part of his leg.
None of the other
thing or two about teaching honor and
21, from Pine Bluff. Ark., became tan-
seven personnel on scene attempted
responsibility.
gled in a loop of the messenger line
any similar act or endangered them-
Johnson thinks there is more of him
which. under extreme tension from the
selves to such a degree to come to the
leaving the Navy than entered it. "I de-
tug. dragged Wright across the deck
entangled Sailor's aid."
veloped a lot of self-confidence when I
and pulled his leg into a "chock," an
Wright's life was saved because his
was doing my job. It's been a great ex-
oval opening about a foot long and eight
leg was not. He was freed when the
perience. No regrets."
siled
November 9, 1999
Mr. Jeffrey Soref
Apartment 7B/C
7 Gramercy Park West
New York, New York 10003
Dear Jeff:
Thank you for your letter. I appreciate your
support and your kind words regarding my remarks
at the Empire State Pride Gala, and I'm pleased
to enclose a copy of my speech for you.
As I said at the Gala, one of America's greatest
challenges is to conquer the forces of hatred and
division that still exist in our society. I will
continue doing all I can to bring down the
barriers that prevent us from becoming the country
we were truly meant to be, and I commend you for
your unwavering commitment to this endeavor. I
welcome your continued involvement in our efforts
to build on the progress we have made and fulfill
America's promise to all its people.
Hillary and I send our best.
Sincerely,
BILL
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November 9, 1999
Ms. Susanne Kuhlbusch
Richard-Wagner-Str. 4
96047 Bamberg
GERMANY
Dear Susanne:
Thank you for your letter. I visited Bamberg
in 1969, staying at the home of my friend Rudiger
Lowe, whom I met at Georgetown University in 1967
at a conference on the Atlantic Community. Rudy
took me around the beautiful city to all the
sights. I remember especially the lovely church
and the "Bamberg Rider." I also went on a drive
with him outside the city. We stopped very near
the border with East Germany, where I remember
seeing one East German outpost. I only stayed
briefly, then returned to Munich.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
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Dear Mr Clinton,
my name is Susanne Kuhlbusch ,I`m 18 years old and go to
13th grade of the Eichendorff-Gymnasium in Bamberg.
I'll do my examinations in april 2000 - but before ,I have to
write a professional study about the theme ,Bill Clinton's stay
in Bamberg".
I tried already to get information about your stay, but it`s very
difficult to get clear facts or answers.
Of course I know that you are very busy ,but I hope that
you could tell me something about your memories and im -
pressions of Bamberg and your guest -family !?
I appreciate this and thank you very much,
Dear Rullyou for your letter.
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November 9, 1999
Mr. Eli Broad
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
SunAmerica Inc.
One SunAmerica Center
Century City
Los Angeles, California 90067-6022
Dear Eli:
I was delighted by your decision to donate $100 million to
our nation's urban school systems, and I salute you for your
generosity and dedication to improving young lives.
Our nation faces no task more important than ensuring that every
child -- without regard to race or station in life -- has access
to a world-class education and learns the skills necessary to
prosper. You can take pride in knowing that your gift holds the
potential to positively influence the lives of thousands of young
people across our country, and I commend you for undertaking this
worthwhile endeavor.
I'm also very pleased that the Broad Foundation is working with
my staff on school leadership issues, and I hope that your com-
mitment to addressing these challenges will serve as an inspiring
example to others.
Hillary and I hope you are well, and we send our best.
Sincerely,
BILL
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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gates
Post Office Box 5000
Medina, Washington 98039
Dear Melinda and Bill:
I was delighted to learn that you have established
the Gates Millennium Scholars Program to provide
higher education financial assistance to under-
privileged minority students. I applaud your
generosity and commitment to such a worthwhile
endeavor.
Our nation faces no task more important than
ensuring that every child -- without regard to
race or station in life -- has access to a world-
class education and learns the skills necessary to
prosper. The Millennium Scholars program holds the
promise of significantly improving the chances of
success for thousands of young people across our
country.
Hillary and I send our best wishes to you both.
Sincerely,
BILL CLINTON
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the
they began a decade ago, Michael
copies of a documentary he pro-
American Indian College Fund.
Milken, the Wall Street financier who
duced. The film, "Learn and Live,"
By identifying talented but needy
was convicted of six counts of securi-
profiles five innovative school pro-
Nation's Wealthy, Seeinga Voith,
trum of educational institutions, in-
students before they reach college,
ties fraud, and his brother, Lowell,
grams, including a fourth-grade
cluding. elementary and secondary
Mr. Gates is following Mr. Lang,
will award $25,000 grants to 172 ele-
class at a California charter school
Take Steps to Aid Public Schools
schools, have begun to attract the
whose idea has been replicated in 64
mentary and secondary school
that studies insect anatomy with an
rich.
other cities through the I Have a
teachers next month - bringing to
electron microscope.
part, the donata have been
Dream Foundation, and Walter H.
nearly $40 million the amount that
Mr. Forstmann, a senior partner
by the need for athelping
Annenberg, whose contributions to
the Milken Family Foundation has
in Forstmann Little & Company, an
By JACQUES STEINBERG
hand seen as the esponsibil-
public education have exceeded $800
given to teachers.
investment firm, and the chairman
ity of payers, the problems and
million since 1993.
Like Mr. Gates, who said he want-
Long dismissed as the runts in the
unwilling, of perhaps to res-
of Gulfstream Aerospace, has said
family of philanthropy, public
cue the public tion sy and
demands of lation's public school
They have been joined by many
ed to demonstrate that "private phi-
he intends to use his program, which
students increa teem to be too
schools and their students are get
Is students. Moreover, many of the
others.
lanthropy can be part of making sure
would transfer students to private
ting fresh attention from high-profile
denors
believe
that
success
of
over Iming for Government to ad-
Mr. Forstmann, the financier, last
there is equal opportunity," each do-
schools from public schools, as a
donors plainly concerned about the
their businesses
dress. time when politicians are
year committed $50 million to a $200
wake-up call to force public schools
source
nation's academic future.
their wealth hinges on ducated
unwilling raise school budgets, the
million effort that would permit at
to improve.
Rather than donating only to their
lists of licipals have never
work force.
least 40,000 inner-city public-school
His initiative has been seen as an
college alma maters, the wealthy
"I think the national communit
beer Tonger: billions of dollars have
students to attend private schools
Donors tie the future
effort to establish a foothold for the
givers - including George Lucas,
been requested to buy computers,
over the next four years.
school-voucher movement, which
has realized it isn't enough just
the film maker, Theodore J. Forst-
reduce class sizes, in teachers
Mr. Broad of Sun America, who
of their businesses to
would use taxpayer money for pri-
give to higher education," said Eu-
mann, the Wall Street financier, and
perhaps most important, close
had previously contributed to Mr.
vate-school tuition, a proposition that
gene Lang, who may have sowed the
Leonard Riggio, the chairman of
the gap betwe rich and poor stu-
Forstmann's private voucher pro-
better public schools.
has pleased parents whose students
seeds of this movement when he
Barnes & Noble - are increasingly
dent
gram, said that almost all of his
are languishing in inner-city schools
adopted 54 sixth graders at a Harlem
bestowing their largess on those indi-
large, intractable problem
latest donation, the $100 million that
but has angered teachers unions.
school in 1981 and committed to send
viduals struggling just to make it
that our ernment and public insti-
he committed this week, would go to
Mr. Gates has not escaped criti-
through high school.
them to college. "You've got to catch
tutions can't solve alone," said Nan-
public schools. He said he had not yet
nor has entered the educational
cism either. Though praised by the
Their gifts were trumped last
children before they fall into that
cy Raybin management consult-
decided how the money would be
arena for particular reasons - rea-
president of the United Negro Col-
week by a $1 billion scholarship pro-
abyss," Mr. Lang said.
ant who specializes in nonprofit insti-
distributed.
sons that don't include having their
lege Fund for raising the prospect of
gram for disadvantaged minority
Though gifts to universities show
tutions. "I think we're seeing the
The George Lucas Educational
names emblazoned on a college li-
minting hundreds of minority
students announced by William H.
no sign of abating - an annual sur-
philanthropists trying to get the
Foundation, founded by the creator
brary (though in some cases, like
Ph.D.'s, Mr. Gates has been criti-
Gates 3d, the chairman of the Micro-
vey tallied $18.4 billion in donations
money to organizations and individ-
of "Star Wars," has spent $10 million
Mr. Gates', the scholarships will
cized for excluding white students.
soft Corporation.
to higher education last school year,
uals directly, without too much bu-
since 1991 to help elementary and
bear the names of the donors).
"If you give money to the public
And yesterday, Eli Broad, chair-
a national record fund-raising con-
reaucracy in between."
secondary school teachers find cre-
In an interview conducted via E-
schools, you're going to make the
man of Sun America, a Los Angeles-
sultants say that the broader spec-
In committing to provide $1 billion
ative ways to teach students, largely
mail, Mr. Lucas said he was trying to
private schools unhappy," said Peter
based financial services company,
in college scholarships to the needi-
through film and technology.
help students avoid the "frustrating"
Dobkin Hall, a senior research schol-
said he was setting aside $100 million
est high-school seniors over 20 years
Mr. Riggio, the chairman of
experiences that he had as a child
ar at the Yale Divinity School who
for urban school systems, primarily
- with hopes of subsidizing at least
Barnes & Noble, convened a cam-
growing up in Modesto, Calif.
studies the history of philanthropy.
to help train superintendents, princi-
1,000 students a year - Mr. Gates
paign last year to raise $10 million
"I was often bored," he wrote. "I
"If you give money to particular
pals and staff.
and his wife, Melinda, chose to do so
for Brooklyn Technical High School,
often found myself wondering, 'Why
groups within the public schools, oth-
Though the motives vary, the
not through a university or a group of
the public school from which he
can't school be more interesting?'
er groups will feel left out.
thread through all of these gifts is a
universities but through the United
graduated.
To that end, Mr. Lucas's founda-
"Philanthropy is, intrinsically, not
conviction that government has been
Negro College Fund along with the
And expanding a program that
tion is providing schools with 30,000
even-handed," Mr. Hall said.
The New York Times
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