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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1990
Dear Dr. Casteen,
Thank you for your recent letter regarding the
possibility of reducing or eliminating the taxable
deduction for charitable donations as part of the
package to reduce the federal budget deficit.
I appreciate having your input as discussions
between the Administration and Congress continue.
Both parties recognize the immense task at hand and
are working hard to reach agreements that will
serve to meet the President's guidelines and serve
to control spending and generate revenues.
I am taking the liberty of sharing your letter with
others here involved in the budget meetings as
well. Your comments are very helpful as these
talks proceed.
Sincerely,
Chief of Staff
Dr. John T. Casteen III
President
University of Virginia
Madison Hall, Box 9011
Charlottesville, Virginia 22906-9011
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1990
Dear John,
Thanks for your note.
Good to hear from you!
Sincerely,
Jun John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. John A. Whitehurst
Vice President
Merrill Lynch Consumer Markets
40 Northeast Look 410
Suite 100
San Antonio, Texas 78216-0300
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1990
Dear Lawrence,
I have sent your resume to Presidential Personnel
noting your strong interest in the Federal Acid
Rain Advisory Committee.
I have also asked our folks here to follow up and
keep track of your progress.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
John Humonu
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Lawrence C. Frederick
Principal Scientist
Public Service of New Hampshire
Post Office Box 330
Manchester, New Hampshire 03105
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1990
Dear Pete,
We're trying to work out a date for John Engler.
Keep smiling, my friend!
Regards,
John John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable Peter Secchia
United States Ambassador to Italy
ROME
Via Diplomatic Pouch
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1990
Dear Bill,
Thank you for your letter regarding the President's
participation in The Powers of the President.
I will certainly try to have folks here think in
terms of a possible date after the November
elections. I have circulated your letter with
others here and will get back to you as soon as we
have a better idea of what might be done.
Sincerely,
John John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. William E. Lord
Vice President
ABC News InterActive
7 West 66th Street
New York, New York 10023
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1990
Dear Harvey,
Thank you for your letter, and particularly for
forwarding the correspondence to the President from
President Carlos Andres Perez. I have sent the
letter to the State Department for translation, and
will inform the President of its contents.
National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft and I
have addressed your kind offer to brief us on the
specific energy issues that you discussed with
President Perez. General Scowcroft has offered to
have a member of the National Security Council's
Economic Directorate call you to discuss this. I
think it would be most helpful if you briefed an
officer with expertise in oil issues.
I hope all is going well with you. Thank you again
for your help.
Sincerely,
John Jhn H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Harvey L. Schwartz
Sky Hill
Harrisville, New Hampshire 03450
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1990
Dear Lou,
Thank you for sending me a copy of your letter on
civil rights.
I will be in touch as we get into discussions over
possible compromise language.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
John John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable Louis Sullivan
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20201
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1990
Dear Mr. Thompson,
Thank you for your recent letter expressing your
concerns for a proposed excise tax on alcoholic
beverage to help reduce the federal budget deficit.
I appreciate having your input as discussions
between the Administration and Congress continue.
Both parties recognize the immense task at hand and
are working hard to reach agreements that will
serve to meet the President's guidelines and serve
to control spending and generate revenues.
I am taking the liberty of sharing your letter with
others here involved in the budget meetings as
well. Your comments are very helpful as these
talks proceed.
Sincerely,
Hermun
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. James Thompson
Chairman and President
Glenmore Distilleries Company
Citizens Plaza
Louisville, Kentucky 40202-2874
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1990
Dear David,
I wanted to write personally to let you know that I
will not be able to attend the 1990 National
Centennial tribute to President Eisenhower.
Unfortunately, commitments here preclude me from
being able to travel to Gettysburg to take part in
the celebration.
I have every confidence that the celebration will
be an enormous success and am honored to serve as
an Honorary Trustee.
Sincerely,
Jhn John Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. David Eisenhower
Trustee
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Society
Post Office Box 1990
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1990
Dear Jack,
I will have the folks in Presidential Personnel
take a look at your brother's resume and see if
there is something available for him within the
Administration. I will keep my eyes open as well.
I appreciate you bringing me up to date on what is
going on back home and am especially pleased to see
the progress of the Alliance for Effective Schools.
Please send my best to Marcia.
Regards,
John John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable John T. MacDonald
Assistant Secretary for Elementary
and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202-6100
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Mr. Flynn,
Thank you for your recent letter regarding the
possibility of increased real estate taxes to
reduce the federal budget deficit.
I appreciate having your input as discussions
between the Administration and Congress continue.
Both parties recognize the immense task at hand and
are working hard to reach agreements that will
serve to meet the President's guidelines and serve
to control spending and generate revenues.
I am taking the liberty of sharing your letter with
others here involved in the budget meetings as
well. Your comments are very helpful as these
talks proceed.
Sincerely,
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Norman D. Flynn
President
National Association of Realtors
777 14th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005-3271
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear George,
Thanks for your note.
I look forward to seeing you in Boston.
Regards,
John John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. George E. Atallah
Vice President
Bank Audi
600 Fifth Avenue
23rd Floor
New York, New York 10020
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Dr. Wiles,
Thank you for your recent letter and offer of
assistance.
I will share your materials with others here as
well for their consideration and review.
Your offer is appreciated.
Sincerely,
John John H. Sununu Hermuna
Chief of Staff
Dr. Charles E. Wiles III
Medical Director
Maryland Institute for Emergency
Medical Service Systems
22 South Greene Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1595
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Tom,
Thank you for your recent letter regarding the
possibility of increased energy taxes as a means to
reduce the federal budget deficit.
I appreciate having your input as discussions
between the Administration and Congress continue.
Both parties recognize the immense task at hand and
are working hard to reach agreements that will
serve to meet the President's guidelines and serve
to control spending and generate revenues.
I am taking the liberty of sharing your letter with
others here involved in the budget meetings as
well. Your comments are very helpful as these
talks proceed.
Sincerely,
Jhn. John
Chief of Staff
Mr. Thomas R. Kuhn
President
Edison Electric Institute
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004-2696
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Jim,
Thanks for your letter. You have raised some
interesting points and I appreciate you bringing
them to my attention.
I hope you're enjoying your new challenges!
Sincerely,
Jhn John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. James S. Dwight, Jr.
Chief Deputy Director
Department of Finance
State of California
State Capitol, Room 1145
Sacramento, California 95814-4998
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Mr. Bracken,
Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate
your insight on the issue of uniform labeling.
As well, I will be sure the invitation the American
Bakers Association has extended to the President
receives every consideration as plans for the Fall
schedule evolve.
Thank you again for taking the time to write.
Sincerely,
Jon John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Robert W. Bracken
Executive Vice President
Continental Baking Company
Checkerboard Square
St. Louis, Missouri 63164
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Jesse,
Thank you for your letter recommending Barry Miller
for National Director of the Selective Service
System.
While we have narrowed down the list of candidates
significantly, I will be sure Dr. Miller is looked
at carefully by our staff.
As always, your input is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jan. John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable Jesse Helms
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Mr. Lee,
Thank you for your recent letter and for enclosing
a copy of your letter to the editors of the Wall
Street Journal regarding the use of coal.
I appreciate your sharing this with me.
Sincerely,
Jan John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Hugh B. Lee, Jr.
92 Allendale Place
Terre Houte, Indiana 47802
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Jim,
Thanks for your note and for sharing with me your
letter to the President.
I look forward to seeing you in Boston.
Sincerely,
John John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. James F. Sams
American Development Services Corporation
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1260
Washington, D.C. 20815
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Bruce,
Thanks for your note and enclosed article.
Hope all is well with you.
Sincerely,
John
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable D. Bruce Merrifield
Sol C. Snider Entrepreneurial Center
Vance Hall, 4th Floor
3733 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6374
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Jim,
I will be sure your request for the President to
participate in the 200th anniversary of the
presentation of the design of the nation's capital
gets into the mix when we consider the long range
schedule.
As you can imagine, we haven't even begun to look
that far ahead yet!
I look forward to seeing you in a couple weeks.
Sincerely,
John John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable James H. Billington
The Librarian of Congress
Washington, D.C. 20540
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Mr. Kazmann,
Thank you for your recent letter and for enclosing
a copy of your letter to the editors of Science
regarding global climate change.
I appreciate your sharing this with me.
Sincerely,
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Raphael G. Kazmann
231 Duplantier Boulevard
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Don,
Congratulations on the new book!
I appreciate you including a copy for me.
Send my regards to all!
Sincerely,
Jhn John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Donald Hall
Eagle Pond Farm
Danbury, New Hampshire 03230
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Jack,
Thanks for your note and for sharing with me your
letter to the President regarding the formation of
a private sector citizens group to address the
public concerns surrounding our actions in the
Middle East.
I appreciate you bringing this to my attention.
Hope all is well with you.
Sincerely,
John John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Hazel and Thomas
Post Office Box 12001
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 4, 1990
Dear Jean,
Thanks for your note.
I really appreciate your writing and hope all is
well with you.
Regards,
Jhm. John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Dr. Jean Mayer
President
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts 02155
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 11, 1990
Dear Irving:
To those of us who cherish the life and traditions of the
Merrimack Valley, the 100th Anniversary of the Lawrence Eagle-
Tribune is, indeed, a notable milestone.
Each day for this past century, your newspaper has been our
link to the institutions that bind us together, from the White
House to the State House, from City Halls to the schoolrooms of
our towns, from the sanctuaries of our churches to the courtrooms
that keep us safe. You tell us what is happening, how it
happened, why it happens, who causes it to happen, when to
anticipate the next move and where to be if we want to get
involved.
More important, your newspaper is our link to one another.
You allow us to have the information we need to deal with not
only the issues, but with the people who handle those issues and
the people who are affected by them.
It is with pride that I note that the newspaper of my home
town has endured for 100 years. It is comforting to know also,
that you plan to be on guard for us years to come.
My personal thanks and congratulations to you, your family,
your managers and your staff. I pray that the Eagle-Tribune and
the Rogers family will celebrate many more anniversaries
together.
Sincerely,
John
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Irving E. Rogers
Publisher
Lawrence Eagle-Tribune
100 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA 01845
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear Tom,
Congratulations!
In your six years as Chairman of the Orange County Republican Party you
have shown nothing but the finest in leadership. Your enthusiasm,
determination, and dedication has been a model for Party organizations
across the country. We have come to count on you to hold the line in
Orange County, Tom, and you have never let us down.
Nancy and I would also like to thank you not only for your great work,
but for being such a good friend.
My hats off to you! Keep up the great work!
Regards,
Jan John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Thomas A. Fuentes
Chairman
Republican Party of Orange County
300 Alicante Plaza
Suite 340
Garden Grove, California 92640
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear Congressman Ford,
Thank you for your recent letter expressing your
concerns for a proposed tax on gasoline as a means
to help reduce the federal budget deficit.
I appreciate having your input as discussions
between the Administration and Congress continue.
As you know, both parties recognize the immense
task at hand and are working hard to reach
agreements that will serve to meet the President's
guidelines and serve to control spending and
generate revenues.
I am taking the liberty of sharing your letter with
others here involved in the budget meetings as
well. Your comments are very helpful as these
talks proceed.
Sincerely,
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable Harold E. Ford
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear Lamar,
Thank you for your recent letter with your
suggestions to reduce the federal budget deficit.
I appreciate having your input as discussions
between the Administration and Congress continue.
As you know, both parties recognize the immense
task at hand and are working hard to reach
agreements that will serve to meet the President's
guidelines and serve to control spending and
generate revenues.
I am taking the liberty of sharing your letter with
others here involved in the budget meetings as
well. Your thoughts are very helpful as these
talks proceed.
Sincerely,
Jan
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable Lamar Smith
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear Mr. McKinnon,
Thank you for your recent letter expressing your
concerns for the federal funding of the Title IV-D
child support enforcement program.
I appreciate having your input as discussions
between the Administration and Congress continue.
Both parties recognize the immense task at hand and
are working hard to reach agreements that will
serve to meet the President's guidelines and serve
to control spending and generate revenues.
I am taking the liberty of sharing your letter with
others here involved in the budget meetings as
well. Your comments are very helpful as these
talks proceed.
Sincerely,
Jim Humunu
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Russell F. McKinnon
Executive Director
National Child Support Enforcement Association
Hall of the States
444 North Capitol Street
Suite 613
Washington, D.C. 20001
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear Drew,
I saw how supportive UPC was to their Reservists
and National Guard employees.
Congratulations! And, of course, thank you.
Keep up the good work!
Regards,
Jun John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable Drew Lewis
Chairman
Union Pacific Corporation
Martin Tower
Eighth and Eaton Avenues
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 19018
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear David,
Thank you for your recent letter expressing your
concerns for the various tax proposals that have
come to the table to help reduce the federal budget
deficit.
I appreciate having your input as discussions
between the Administration and Congress continue.
Both parties recognize the immense task at hand and
are working hard to reach agreements that will
serve to meet the President's guidelines and serve
to control spending and generate revenues.
I am taking the liberty of sharing your letter with
others here involved in the budget meetings as
well. Your comments are very helpful as these
talks proceed.
Sincerely,
Jan
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. David Rockefeller
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Room 5600
New York, New York 10112
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear Reverend Hesburgh,
Thank you for your recent letter and offer of
assistance.
I will share your correspondence with others here
as well for their consideration and review.
Your offer is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jun John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh
President Emeritus
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear Paul,
I will share your letter regarding the 50th
Westinghouse Science Talent Search with the
President's scheduling staff.
You can be sure as we get closer to the 1991
date we will look at the event closely.
Hope all is well with you.
Sincerely,
Jin John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. Paul E. Lego
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Gateway Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear Jim,
Thanks for your note regarding the pending clean
air legislation.
I appreciate your input.
Sincerely,
John John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable James R. Thompson
Governor of the State of Illinois
Springfield, Illinois 62706
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear Beth,
Thanks for your letter.
I am pleased to see you are enjoying the challenge!
Keep up the good work!
Regards,
Shn John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
Ms. Beth Dunston
Information Strategies
814 Elm Street
Manchester, New Hampshire 03101
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1990
Dear Leo,
Good to see you in Moscow.
Keep smiling, my friend!
Regards,
Jhn Sununu
Chief of Staff
Mr. F. Leo Wright
Vice President, Government Affairs
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
1801 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 13, 1990
Dear Jim,
I saw your letter to Secretary Baker on the
Administration's Middle East policies.
As usual, you have taken a very constructive
approach.
Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Jhn
John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable Jim Leach
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 13, 1990
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your recent letter regarding Harold
Spedding.
I appreciate your comments on his behalf for a
position with the Federal Emergency Management
Agency and will share them with our staff reviewing
candidates for these appointments as well.
Your input is very helpful.
Sincerely,
John John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable Jim Courter
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 13, 1990
Dear Justice Burger,
I saw your piece on the Souter nomination.
Thanks for having a copy sent to me. Your comments
are right on target.
Hope all is going well with you.
Sincerely,
Jhan John H. Sununu
Chief of Staff
The Honorable Warren E. Burger
Chief Justice (Retired)
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, D.C. 20543