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FOIA Number: 2013-0661-F (2)
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Presidential Library Staff.
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Clinton Presidential Records
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CHARLIE ROSE
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
7TH DISTRICT, NORTH CAROLINA
2230 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC 20515-3307
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
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COMMITTEE ON
PHONE AREA CODE 919, 343-4959
HOUSE ADMINISTRATION
CHAIRMAN
house of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515-3307
March 24, 1993
Eli J. Segal
The White House
The Office of National Service
Washington, DC 20005
Dear Mr. Segal:
I am forwarding a letter from my constituent, of Hubert,
North Carolina. Mr. Meinhart has concerns in regard to
President Clinton's National Service plan. He feels that
the plan would negatively effect military recruitment. I
hope that you will keep his concerns in mind as President
Clinton's plan is formulated.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further
questions.
Sincerely,
Charlie Rm
Charlie Rose
CR:cas, dlm
Enclosures
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
104 Deer Run
Hubert, NC 28539
March 2, 1993
Honorable Charlie Rose
2230 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3307
Dear Congressman Rose,
Thank you for your February 26th response to my letter
regarding recruitment of homosexuals into the military. I am
pleased to note that your views coincide with those of all
of the active and retired military personnel with whom I
have discussed the matter. I shall make your views known to
these individuals.
On another matter, that of National Service, let me say that
I support the idea. However, it should not be a volunteer
activity, but an obligation imposed on ALL youth at age 18.
The President's plan is flawed in that it asks only for
volunteers -- people looking for college tuition assistance.
It will have little attraction for those people who can
already afford college tuition, or who will get academic or
athletic scholarships. The "volunteers" will be primarily
those who are "volunteered" by virtue of their economic
condition. Furthermore, consider the impact which such a
program will have on military recruitment.
At this time we ask an individual to serve three or four
years, during which time he agrees to place his life on the
line, in return for an opportunity to make financial
contributions toward a post-service college program. The
President's plan asks for one year of service, with no
financial contribution, in positions no more dangerous than
what the person faces in a National Park or inner-city
health clinic.
Let me suggest an alternative. Reward those who volunteer
for the more arduous and dangerous service -- military life.
Let those who serve at home do so for the privilege of
living in this great land, and compensate them with a
beautiful Certificate of Appreciation at the conclusion of
their service. I served as a paratrooper for 31 years in
three wars. I have retired from the Army but still serve as
a volunteer with the American Red Cross. No one had to offer
me anything to get me to volunteer for either the Army or
the Red Cross. I am happy to have been able to serve, and I
believe that all Americans should enjoy the same opportunity
and experience.
Thanks for your attention. I hope we will see eye-to-eye on
this matter.
Sincerely,
Harry B. P. Meinhardt ELD
COL, USA, Ret.