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The original documents are located in Box 43, folder "1975/04/21 - John Robson Swearing
In" of the James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 43 of the James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
5PM - John Robson Swearing in
oval office
Monday, April 21
adidmitations
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR
BILL SEIDMAN
WALLY SCOTT
PAUL THEIS
FROM:
MIKE DUVAL
SUBJECT:
SWEARING-IN OF JOHN ROBSON
Attached are some draft comments, prepared by Wally Scott
and myself, for use by the President during the swearing-in
of John Robson as Chairman of the CAB. The event is sche-
duled for Monday.
I have submitted these directly to Bill Walker's office and
to Paul Theis. Please submit any suggestions, corrections,
etc. to directly to Paul.
TALKING POINTS FOR SWEARING-IN OF JOHN ROBSON
AS CHAIRMAN OF THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD
John, as you assume this new responsibility, I am certain that
you are aware of the enormity of the task ahead of you. You
will take leadership of the Board at a time when domestic and
international aviation policy is undergoing major reexamina-
tion and reassessment.
While the industry's current economic conditions, particularly
because of increased energy costs, are cause for concern, the
fundamental issues go much beyond the short-term economic prob-
lems. These more basic issues are already beginning to be
addressed.
- The Board itself has initiated an internal review of the
effectiveness of economic regulation of the industry.
Already we are beginning to see preliminary results of
their concern in their recent decisions on airlines fares
and charter flight regulations.
- The Congress has held lengthy hearings on the Board and its
processes and how the economic regulation of air transporta-
tion can be improved.
- The Executive Branch has underway a thorough review of
international aviation policy. This effort, in which the
CAB is an active participant, will address a number of issues
such as fare policies, routes and competition, other policies
such as energy and environment, and international regulation
and negotiating strategies.
- In addition, the regulatory system governing our domestic
air transportation industry is being intensively examined
as a part of the Administration's overall regulatory reform
program.
- We are making every effort to assure that government regula-
tion is working to protect the public interest and to provide
consumers the most efficient air transportation service at
the lowest possible cost. To this end, I will soon be sub-
mitting legislation which will propose reforms across the
board in our transportation system.
However, the enactment of new legislation will not be enough.
We must be sure that the individuals appointed and confirmed
to positions in our regulatory agencies are both highly quali-
fied and mindful of the need to ensure that the public interest
is well served.
2
I am particularly proud that we are able to get you to join
in our government-wide endeavor to improve Federal regulation.
You bring to the job of Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board
unique background of experience to meet the challenges ahead
of you. You served ably at the White House under President
Johnson and as General Counsel and then Under Secretary of the
newly-formed Department of Transportation. In those positions,
you worked closely with the Congress and with the users of our
magnificent national aviation system.
The aviation industry of the United States has demonstrated the
capacity of this Nation to meet challenges in the private sector,
solve them and provide unequaled service and opportunity to the
people of this country and, indeed, of all the world. Of course,
an industry such as aviation needs the help of its government
and, importantly, sensible regulations to ensure that the public
interest is protected. But what has happened by retaining out-
dated regulations and, at times, heavy-handed administration
of that regulation, is a weakening of the strength of the pri-
vate sector by government actions.
I am certain that, with the regulatory and other reform steps
we are taking as an Administration and the new leadership you
will bring to the CAB, we can go forward to providing a healthier
and better aviation industry, which will benefit the entire
country. Safe and reliable air transportation, at the lowest
possible cost, is essential for the economy of our Nation to
grow and prosper.
DOMESTIC COUNCIL CLEARANCE SHEET
DATE:
April 17, 1975
JMC action required by: : COB today
TO:
JIM CANNON
VIA:
DICK DUNHAM
Rr
JIM CAVANAUGH
Tear He
FROM:
MIKE DUVAL
SUBJECT:
SWEARING-IN OF JOHN ROBSON --- TALKING
COMMENTS:
should be
DATE:
RETURN TO:
MIKE DUVAL
Material has been:
Signed and forwarded
Changed and signed (copy attached)
Returned per our conversation
Noted
Jim Cannon
LIBRATY ERALD R. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. HOWARD A. COHEN
FROM:
WARREN RUSTAND
WSR
SUBJECT:
Approved Presidential Activity
Please take the necessary steps to implement the following and confirm
with Mrs. Nell Yates, ext. 2699. The appropriate briefing paper should
be submitted to Dr. David Hoopes by 4:00 p.m. of the preceding day.
Meeting: Swearing In of John E. Robson to be a member of the Civil
Aeronautics Board and designation of Mr. Robson as
Chairman of the CAB
Date: Monday, April 21, Time: 5:00 p.m.
Duration:
1975
Location:
The Cabinet Room or Rose Garden
Press Coverage: Press Photo
Purpose:
Opportunity for the President to emphasize the need
for experimentation and innovation in regulated industries,
including, wherever practicable, the adoption of policies
which encourage competition.
cc:
Mr. Hartmann
Mr. Marsh
Mr. Cheney
Dr. Connor
Dr. Hoopes
Mr. Jones
Mr. Nessen
Mr. O'Donnell
Mr. Theis
Mrs. Yates
Mr. Cannon
FORD is 076830 LIBRARY