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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: 1998-0004-F[3] S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Chief of Staff, White House Office of Series: Sununu, John, Files Subseries: Correspondence Files OA/ID Number: 29125 Folder ID Number: 29125-004 Folder Title: Replies From West Wing 9/1/90-9/15/90 Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 15 24 4 5 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