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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20270
December 5, 1988
Mr. Pat Robertson
Christian Broadcasting Network
Virginia Beach, VA 23463
Dear Pat:
Thanks for your kind words on my recent appointment as
Chief-of-Staff.
I appreciate the great effort you put in during the
campaign. I know me of the great results you achieved,
especially in the area of voter registration. I know the
President-Elect has expressed his thanks.
I received your recommendations for Randy Estes and Charlie
Judd. Your support for them certainly reflects well on their
qualifications and character.
I'm sorry that we didn't have a chance to meet when you
were in Washington on Friday. I was enjoying a rare vacation in
Colorado with my wife. But I understand that your meeting with
the Vice President was very productive and worthwhile.
Pat, I personally look forward to a continued dialogue.
Hopefully, we can call on your great talents and grasp of issues.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Best regards,
John John H. Sununu
See you soon, I hope!
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GOVERNOR JOHN H. SUNUNU
1988 PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION TEAM
1825 CONNECTICUT AV., N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20270
CONGRATULATIONS. YOU WILL BE A MAGNIFICENT CHIEF OF STAFF!
BEST WISHES,
PAT ROBERTSON
CBN
1739 EST
W.U. 1201-SF (R5-69)
PAT ROBERTSON
2 5NOV RECO
November 28, 1988
The Honorable John H. Sununu
1988 Presidential Transitition Team
1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20270
Dear John:
I hope all is going well and look forward to meeting
with President-Elect Bush on Friday, December 2, 1988.
I do hope while I am in D.C. that we might be able to
visit for a couple of minutes.
I am forwarding a copy of my Personal Administrative Aides
resume. I recommend Randy Estes, because of his continued
desire to serve the Bush Administration. Randy is most
capable of serving in Presidential Personnel and would be
a great asset in the area of Boards and Commissions.
Randy has spent many hours coding and assigning political
priorities to potential Presidential appointments. He
certainly is organized and most willing to put in the long
hours that will be neccessary to continue to handle the
influx of resumes.
John, I sincerely appreciate your assistance with this
matter and believe that a proper place might become
available for Randy.
Sincerely,
Pat
Chairman of the Board
Chief Executive Officer
RANDOLPH L. ESTES
6842 McLean Province
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
703/533-8571
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 1985 -
VICE-PRESIDENT, ESTES, LTD.,
Present
Roswell, New Mexico
CONSULTANT
July 1988 -
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE, AMERICANS FOR THE
Present
REPUBLIC, INC.,
Chesapeake, Virginia
Duties include the handling of invitations
concerning political appearances by the
Chairman of the Board. The preparation of
political briefings and apprising the Chairman
on political events.
Travel with the Chairman to events across
the United States. Responsible for the scheduling
and the planning of all out-of-area political and
official events.
Coordinate all activities with the Bush-Quayle
Campaign concerning events and travel arrangements
for Pat Robertson.
Coordinate the events in which Pat Robertson
participated during the 1988 Republican National
Convention.
Draft endorsement letters for state and national
leaders, personal correspondence and special
projects.
Supervise a voter registration drive with key
religious leaders. Developed a Presidential
Issues Comparison sheet to educate the public
on Bush versus Dukakis.
July 1987 -
ADVANCE MAN - ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE TO
June 1988
M.G. "PAT" ROBERTSON FOR PRESIDENT
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Advanced and traveled with the Candidate to
events across the United States.
Handled personal correspondence for the Candidate
as well as special projects.
Page 2
RANDOLPH L. ESTES
October Present 1986 - CONSULTANT, BILLYE LITTLE & ASSOCIATES,
Dallas, Texas
Advise retail stores in 38 states concerning
fashion trends, promotional buying and planned
open-to-buy. In the market place the stores
represent a buying power over $20,000,000.00 a
year.
December 1986 - BUYER-MANAGER, STROMBERG'S,
June 1987
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Men's and women's clothing store. Average sales
per year $3,000,000.00.
June 1975 -
BUYER, THE RU-EL SHOP,
June 1986
Hot Springs, Arkansas
October 1985 - OWNER, THE RU-EL SHOP,
June 1986
Hot Springs, Arkansas
A ladies boutique which my family owned. My goal
to build up sales in hopes to sell the store. I
reached my goal in June of 1986. The store
averaged $400,000.00 in sales a year.
January 1985 - ADVANCE MAN, ELIZABETH H. DOLE,
October 1985
U.S. SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION,
Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities include:
Advanced and traveled with the Secretary to
events across the United States. Responsible
for the planning out-of-area political and
official events.
August 1984 -
ADVANCE MAN, REAGAN-BUSH '84
November 1984
Washington, D.C.
Trip arrangements for President Reagan, Maureen
Reagan, Secretaries Block, Dole, Heckler, Pierce;
Congressmen. Olympic Gold Medalists, Governors, Senators and
Page 4
Randolph Estes
REFERENCES
Elizabeth Hanford Dole
Washington, D.C.
Becky Norton Dunlop
Washington, D.C.
Herbert E. Ellingwood
Sacramento, California
John S. Herrington
Washington, D.C.
R. Marc Nuttle
Norman, Oklahoma
M.G. "Pat" Robertson
Virginia Beach, Virginia
CBN CENTER VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23463 (804) 424-7777
2 8NOV RECD
The
Christian
Broadcasting
Network
Inc.
Pat Robertson
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
November 18, 1988
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Honorable John H. Sununu
c/o 1988 Presidential Transition Team
1825 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20270
Dear John:
Congratulations. As you requested I contacted one of the
nation's Jewish leaders on your behalf, but I really don't
believe it was necessary. I am simply delighted that you
will be in this key position.
As I suggested when we talked on the phone this week, there
needs to be a strong evangelical on the Transition Team to
make sure that this very key component of the Bush coalition
has representation.
I recommend Charlie Judd. Charlie has just run for Congress
as the Republican nominee in Virginia's Sixth District. He has
experience not only as the executive director of the Republican
Party in Ohio, but as the assistant national finance chairman
of the Party under Joe Rogers. He was executive director of
the Moral Majority prior to his Congressional run, and, to the
best of my knowledge, he enjoys respect and support wherever
he is known throughout the evangelical community. I am enclos-
ing his resume.
There are some very able evangelicals (who are very strong
conservatives) already in key positions in the Reagan adminis-
tration. I leave tomorrow for a week in South Africa where I
will be broadcasting by satellite back to the United States.
I will be back on the 28th, and hope that we can get together
in Washington or New Hampshire so that I could point out several
of these fine people to you.
In the meantime, thank God you are on board the team. With
warm personal regards, I am
Your Pathelit friend
Pat Robertson
Chairman of the Board
Chief Executive Officer
PR:bj
Charles E. Judd
3623 Willow Lawn Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24503
804/384-7173
EXPERIENCE:
Republican Candidate
6th Congressional District of Virginia
June 10, 1988 to November 8, 1988
-4 month campaign against a 6 year Democrat incumbent. Developed a grassroots
volunteer network of over 3,400. Received 66,000 votes (36%). Previous GOP candidate
in 1986 received 30%. Reversed trend of Democrat dominance in district and paved way
for GOP victory in 1990.
Delegate
Republican National Convention
New Orleans, Louisiana
August 15 - 19, 1988
-Elected at district convention to be one of 50 delegates from Virginia.
Executive Vice President
Liberty Federation / Moral Majority
1984 to June 10, 1988
-political lobby and educational organizations concentrating on moral conservative issues
at the state and national levels with offices in Washington DC and Lynchburg, VA. Moral
Majority was founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell in 1979.
-responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organizations. This included publishing a
monthly national newspaper, a daily radio commentary heard on 300 stations, an active
legislative affairs office in Washington DC, and a field organization of 100 regional
chairmen.
President
National Direct Marketing Services, Inc.
Washington, DC / Columbus, OH
1982 to 1984
-a 10 year-old direct response firm whose principal product is fund raising and
membership development for political committees, campaigns, national associations, and
charitable organizations.
President
C.E. Judd Associates
Washington, DC / Columbus, OH
1980 to 1982
-a fund raising consulting firm specializing in training, planning, and implementing
successful finance plans for organizations, ministries, and campaigns. Firm was acquired
in 1982 by National Direct Marketing, Inc.
Deputy Director
Republican National Finance Committee (R.N.C.)
1979 to 1980
-This fund raising arm of the National Republican Party was responsible for an income of
more than $46 million during 1980.
-Staff instructor for the Regional Campaign Management Workshops conducted by the
RNC in 16 different cities during 1979 and 1980.
-Developed and taught fundraising course for the RNC Campaign Management College, a
week long intensified training program held in Washington, DC for full time campaign
staff.
-Staff instructor for the Concord Conference, a week-end retreat / campaign case study
program for middle management types founded by Governor Pete du Pont of Delaware.
-Taught a segment on basic fundraising at a special workshop for Congressional
candidates and staff in Washington, DC.
Executive Director
Ohio Republican Party
Columbus, OH
1974 to 1979
-Responsible for directing the state party operations staff of 30.
-Developed a donor base of 60,000 which provided an average income of $1.5 million.
PREVIOUS BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
-Designed and built single family, apartment, and light commercial buildings.
-Product Development Director for building products manufacturer.
-President of an Electrical Contracting Company with 22 electricians - Developed a pre-
engineered wiring harness system.
OTHER:
-Served on City Council for six years in Fairfield, OH from 1968 to 1974 as Vice Mayor
and President.
-Member Board of Trustees:
Fort Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, OH
Hamilton Improvement Association
Hamilton-Fairfield United Way
PERSONAL:
-Married 26 years to Wanda.
-Age: 46, Excellent health.
-One son: Chris, 23 - married to Pam
-One daughter: Carie, 17.
HOBBIES:
-Woodworking, cooking, and magic.
may
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Date December 2, 1988
TO:
Chase Untermeyer
FROM:
THE VICE PRESIDENT
Pat Robertson wants to be on PFIAB.
PRESIDENT'S FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE call Chare's office
ADVISORY BOARD
W hat is this
cc: Governor Sununu -- FYI
¥
Craig Fuller -- FYI
Bob Teeter -- FYI
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20270
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JOHN SUNUNU
DATE: 12-06
REPLY/ACTION DUE:
FROM: EPR
SUBJECT: Revenue attachd for Pat Robertros meety !!
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
GOVERNOR SUNUNU
x
ANDY CARD
LINDA CASEY
JACKIE KENNEDY
TRACY LEE
ED ROGERS
COMMENTS:
FAX NUMBERS: New Hampshire (603) 271-2130
Washington
(202) 745-7360
RETURN TO:
1825 Connecticut Ave, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20270
(202) 673-2300
Document No. 589492VP
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
STAFFING MEMORANDUM
12/6/88
AS APPROPRIATE
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
V.P. COMMENTS ON MEETING WITH PAT ROBERTSON RE: SOUTH AFRICA
SUBJECT:
ACTION
FYI
ACTION
FYI
FULLER
IRASTORZA
GREENLEAF
KELLER
BATES
McINTYRE
COLLAMORE
SECRETARY BAKER
DETCHON
GENERAL SCOWCROF
FITZGERALD
GOVERNOR SUNUNU
GRAY
GREGG
HART
PORTER ROSE
REMARKS:
For follow up at the appropriate time early in the Administration
RESPONSE:
Return to: Thomas J. Collamore
Staff Secretary
Room 276
456-7045
STATEMENT FROM PAT ROBERTSON
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRIDA
NOVEMBER 27, 1988
I came to South Africa with an experienced television news staff to learn the
truth about South Africa and to report in a balanced fashion that truth to an
extensive audience watching our television network in the United States.
Our staff journeyed from Angola to the border of Mozambique. Our television
program was transmitted via satellite to the United States on successive days from
Cape Town, Ulundi, Johannesburg, Soweto and the bush veld near Kruger Park. I
talked to the leader of the Independent Party, the Conservative Party, the Labor
Party, and key leaders of the Asian block in Parliament. We talked to Jonas
Savimbi of UNITA and refugees from Mozambique. I spoke extensively to the key
leaders of the Zulus and to key Xhosa leaders from Transkei. Our staff met with
the leader of Venda. I had extensive dialogue with the black mayors of Soweto and
citizens in Crossroads near the Cape. I met the leader of the Dutch Reformed
Church and addressed the leadership of the Church Alliance of South Africa. We
talked to businessmen, hospital personnel, and an expert on South African history.
We visited mines and shopping centers and coastlines and game reserves. I met
entertainers and journalists and shopkeepers and game wardens. Finally, I spoke at
length with the Minister of Information, the Deputy Minister of Finance, the
Foreign Minister, and the State President. Here are my feelings.
It is clear that the institutional and interpersonal apartheid of 15 years ago
has changed dramatically. Although much remains to be done, it is my firm belief
that the reservoir of goodwill that now exists in the political center of the South
African population will lead in the next 5 years to the adoption of a democratic
constitution for South Africa that will bring about full participation of all
races in the highest levels of a new government organized to guarantee minority
rights and property rights for its citizens. The new constitution will
-2-
undoubtedly adqpt to South Africa the best features of a federal system like the
of the United States and a Canton system like that of Switzerland.
Secondly, I am persuaded that the majority of the South African blacks war
peaceful change under a free enterprise system, not violent revolution and Marxi
socialism. It seems that those leaders advocating violence will find themselves
leading an ever decreasing minority. I am equally persuaded that the majority
of whites in South Africa are committed to a process of political momentum that
will result in a just and equitable sharing of political power with blacks.
Therefore to the vast majority of South Africans a return to the oppressive
racial policies of the past is unthinkable.
Finally, I have discovered that the overwhelming majority of blacks,
coloureds, and asians oppose sanctions and disinvestment. Sanctions clearly
are falling most severely on poor blacks. It seems ironic that the victims of
apartheid are now being victimized again by the sanctions intended to help them.
Blacks need and want education, housing, and good jobs. Sanctions and
disinvestment are counterproductive to the betterment of South Africa's blacks
because on the one hand the withdrawal of investment capital makes further
black economic empowerment almost impossible, while on the other hand sanctions
harden the attitudes of those who resist change.
On Friday, I am scheduled for a meeting with President-Elect George Bush
at which time I plan to share briefly my findings from my visit to South Africa.
I personally beieve that the United States should recognize the progress
being made by South Africa in the treatment of its black citizens and its
relationships with its neighbors. Sanctions and disinvestment against South
Africa should, in my opinion, be discontinued as a policy of the United States.
Above all else, I have come to South Africa to bring a message of hope, love
and reconciliation through Jesus Christ. If my findings seem optimistic it is
because of my deep faith in Him and because of the strong Christian faith I have
-3-
found so clearly evident among the majority of people of all races in this
country.
Document No.
589491UP
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
12/6/88
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
AS INDICATED
V.P. REQUEST FOR FOLLOW UP WITH LARRY RIVERS RE: APPOINTMENT
SUBJECT:
OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SECRETARY.
ACTION
FYI
ACTION
FYI
FULLER
IRASTORZA
GREENLEAF
KELLER
BATES
McINTYRE
COLLAMORE
FARREN
DETCHON
UNTERMEYER
TEETER
FITZGERALD
gov. SUNUNU
GRAY
GREGG
HART
PORTER ROSE
REMARKS:
For appropriate follow up.
RESPONSE:
Return to: Thomas J. Collamore
Staff Secretary
Room 276
456-7045
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Date December 2, 1988
TO:
General Scowcroft
FROM:
THE VICE PRESIDENT
Pat Robertson, just back from South Africa,
gave me the attached paper. He did say
that Pik Botha felt that he had a commitment
to come either to Washington or the United
Nations for a treaty signing regarding the
Cuban troop withdrawal from Angola and the
fulfillment of UN Resolution 435 on Namibia.
There was a big article in a leading South
African paper saying that Pik had
facilitated the Cuban troop withdrawal
deal in order to help the new administra-
tion. This is a highly complex subject,
but one that I am anxious to have reviewed
at an early date, trying to find some way
for the United States to play a constructive
role.
CC: Governor Sununu
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDE
WASHINGTON,DC
CRAIG:
IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO CALL MR. RIVERS
(SEE ATTACHED TELEGRAM)
PLEASE DO THAT BEFORE WE ANNOUNCE VET. CABIN
POISTION.
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THE HONORABLE GEORGE BUSH
PRESIDENT-ELECT
WHITE HOUSE DC 20500
WE KNOW YOU WILL REMEMBER IT WAS THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS THAT
FAVORABLY RECEIVED SENATOR QUAYLE AT OUR NATIONAL CONVENTION LAST
AUGUST. IT WAS THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POLITICAL ACTION
COMMITTEE THAT PUBLICY ENDORSED YOUR CANDIDACY FOR PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES. NO OTHER VETERANS' ORGANIZATION MADE THESE
CONTRIBUTIONS TO YOUR CAMPAIGN.
MR VICE PRESIDENT, I WISH TO RESPECTFULLY REMIND YOU OF THE
COMMITMENT YOU MADE WHILE ATTENDING OUR NATIONAL CONVENTION LAST
AUGUST (IN THE PRESENCE OF CRAIG FULLER) TO CONSULT WITH OUR
LEADERSHOP BEFORE ANNOUNCING YOUR CHOICE OF INDIVIDUAL TO BECOME
THE FIRST SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
WE ARE READY, MR VICE PRESIDENT, TO MEET AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. PLEASE
HAVE YOUR STAFF MEMBER CONTACT MY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COOPER T. HOLT
AT 202/543-2239.
LARRY W. RIVERS, NATIONAL COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S.
200 MARYLAND AVENUE, N.E.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002
Tom
1439 EST
when Action Fuler "Collumore
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" Resis Robertion Pat metry DEC onfi. REC'D
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Date December 2, 1988
TO:
Secretary Baker
General Scowcroft
FROM:
THE VICE PRESIDENT
Pat Robertson, just back from South Africa,
gave me the attached paper. He did say
that Pik Botha felt that he had a commitment
to come either to Washington or the United
Nations for a treaty signing regarding the
Cuban troop withdrawal from Angola and the
fulfillment of UN Resolution 435 on Namibia.
There was a big article in a leading South
African paper saying that Pik had
facilitated the Cuban troop withdrawal
deal in order to help the new administra-
tion. This is a highly complex subject,
but one that I am anxious to have reviewed
at an early date, trying to find some way
for the United States to play a constructive
role.
CC: Governor Sununu
STATEMENT FROM PAT ROBERTSON
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRIDA
NOVEMBER 27, 1988
I came to South Africa with an experienced television news staff to learn the
truth about South Africa and to report in a balanced fashion that truth to an
extensive audience watching our television network in the United States.
Our staff journeyed from Angola to the border of Mozambique. Our television
program was transmitted via satellite to the United States on successive days from
Cape Town, Ulundi, Johannesburg, Soweto and the bush veld near Kruger Park. I
talked to the leader of the Independent Party, the Conservative Party, the Labor
Party, and key leaders of the Asian block in Parliament. We talked to Jonas
Savimbi of UNITA and refugees from Mozambique. I spoke extensively to the key
leaders of the Zulus and to key Xhosa leaders from Transkei. Our staff met with
the leader of Venda. I had extensive dialogue with the black mayors of Soweto and
citizens in Crossroads near the Cape. I met the leader of the Dutch Reformed
Church and addressed the leadership of the Church Alliance of South Africa. We
talked to businessmen, hospital personnel, and an expert on South African history.
We visited mines and shopping centers and coastlines and game reserves. I met
entertainers and journalists and shopkeepers and game wardens. Finally, I spoke at
length with the Minister of Information, the Deputy Minister of Finance, the
Foreign Minister, and the State President. Here are my feelings.
It is clear that the institutional and interpersonal apartheid of 15 years ago
has changed dramatically. Although much remains to be done, it is my firm belief
that the reservoir of goodwill that now exists in the political center of the South
African population will lead in the next 5 years to the adoption of a democratic
constitution for South Africa that will bring about full participation of all
races in the highest levels of a new government organized to guarantee minority
rights and property rights for its citizens. The new constitution will
-2-
undoubtedly adqpt to South Africa the best features of a federal system like that
of the United States and a Canton system like that of Switzerland.
Secondly, I am persuaded that the majority of the South African blacks want
peaceful change under a free enterprise system, not violent revolution and Marxis
socialism. It seems that those leaders advocating violence will find themselves
leading an ever decreasing minority. I am equally persuaded that the majority
of whites in South Africa are committed to a process of political momentum that
will result in a just and equitable sharing of political power with blacks.
Therefore to the vast majority of South Africans a return to the oppressive
racial policies of the past is unthinkable.
Finally, I have discovered that the overwhelming majority of blacks,
coloureds, and asians oppose sanctions and disinvestment. Sanctions clearly
are falling most severely on poor blacks. It seems ironic that the victims of
apartheid are now being victimized again by the sanctions intended to help them.
Blacks need and want education, housing, and good jobs. Sanctions and
disinvestment are counterproductive to the betterment of South Africa's blacks
because on the one hand the withdrawal of investment capital makes further
black economic empowerment almost impossible, while on the other hand sanctions
harden the attitudes of those who resist change.
On Friday, I am scheduled for a meeting with President-Elect George Bush
at which time I plan to share briefly my findings from my visit to South Africa.
I personally beieve that the United States should recognize the progress
being made by South Africa in the treatment of its black citizens and its
relationships with its neighbors. Sanctions and disinvestment against South
Africa should, in my opinion, be discontinued as a policy of the United States.
Above all else, I have come to South Africa to bring a message of hope, love
and reconciliation through Jesus Christ. If my findings seem optimistic it is
because of my deep faith in Him and because of the strong Christian faith I have
-3-
found so clearly evident among the majority of people of all races in this
country.