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Administration of George Bush, 1992 / July 24
1325
Bush, 1992
Commissioner Jackson. I'd like to give
As for you kids, next time we do this, it's
it to thank
that you've
you a comment. I think yesterday, Mr. Presi-
going to be nice and cool. [Laughter] Next
dent, in Los Angeles, we had a story told
time that's the way it's going to be.
ment about
by a young man who is, today, 27 years old.
Thank you all so much.
as we go
His mother left under unusual cir-
Governor Ashcroft. We deliver the re-
cumstances. They lived in Nicholson Gar-
port in December. It will be cooler then.
ome policy
do have to
dens, which is a public housing development
The President. All right. That sounds far
in Los Angeles. At 17 he had to become the
off now. [Laughter]
other part
al with the
father, the mother of the family. His young-
est brother was 2 months old when she left
Note: The President spoke at 3:25 p.m. in
to go back
the home. He has raised every one of them.
Shelter Gardens Park. This item was not re-
d that was
But he said yesterday, the most important
ceived in time for publication in the appro-
thing was his faith and commitment in God,
priate issue.
saying that
to do com-
and that he had to fight through a court sys-
things that
tem to keep his sisters and brothers. And now
particularly
he has become an assistant manager at Nich-
milies that
olas Gardens. But he specifically said to us
Remarks at the Show Me State
yesterday that without his deep abiding belief
Games in Columbia
in God, that he could not have made it, and
July 24, 1992
we believe
that was the driving force keeping him going
in you, the
every day.
May I salute our great Governor and thank
ut the fam-
The President. Isn't that fascinating?
him and all of you for that warm welcome.
So we ap-
And to Mary Ann McCollum, our Mayor,
Gosh.
to do our
thank you, ma'am, for welcoming us to your
Governor Ashcroft. Mr. President, we
city, making us feel so at home. May I also
would be
thank you very much for coming and just
salute Gary Filbert, the executive director of
the Com-
hearing a little bit of the reflection of what
these wonderful games; Dr. Jerry Brouder,
see, of the
we've been hearing around America from the
the chancellor of the university, from whom
ties in the
Commission, and also hearing from individ-
we've heard. I thought Stephanie, Miss Mis-
nomic dif-
uals in Missouri. And these are the type of
souri, did a fantastic job singing "The Star-
ave talked
people, individuals who we've been hearing
Spangled Banner" over there. And while
W faith-I
from in a variety of stops from one coast to
we're passing out tributes, I thought that Jor-
private in
the other. And they're inspiring to me in a
dan and Greg did okay on the Pledge of Alle-
s; whether
lot of ways. They've fought through tough
giance, too. Never missed a beat. So thank
to sustain
odds. Sometimes they've had bad starts. But
you very, very much.
at and per-
the possibility of rescuing situations is com-
For me it's a great pleasure to be back
1 reacquire
ing on strong, putting families back together
here, several times I've been here, but back
interested.
that had been apart, bringing children back
in Columbia. This is the one Tigers Den that
into the home that had been in foster care.
I'm always happy to walk into. And every-
izquez. In
We're inspired. You've given us a challeng-
body involved should take great pride in this
en viewing,
ing but inspiring job. And we just want to
fantastic Show Me Games. It's marvelous,
ligious fac-
thank you for letting us report to you on a
and our congratulations go out, of course, to
build into
little bit of an interim basis and letting us
all the competitors. I have only one regret,
results you
feel again the intensity of your personal con-
not that I can't compete with you all but that
it is a very
cern on this issue.
I won't get to see you in action.
we should
The President. Well, I'm delighted. And
The Governor has told me what a mar-
d we have
thanks to the Commission members and also
velous event this is. The games now are,
to the witnesses, or whatever we call them,
what, in their 7th year, but the spirit really
es come up
why don't
these four families that shared this with us.
is as old as America itself. And you're all here
s?-things
I sit back there in Washington, and it really
to do your best in a tough competition. The
omewhere
brings it home much more personally when
Olympic creed, I'm sure some of you are fa-
people are
you hear what individual families have done
miliar with it, it really says it the best: "The
and are still doing.
most important thing is not to win but to
George Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / July 24
1327
1 and restore the
teach your son to shoot a bull's-eye or teach
greatest legacy would be the children he gave
ation, represented
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teach-
to the world. And that's why he made sure,
American family.
ing more than a skill, you're teaching values.
in his own words, that his kids "received your
Games might well
Values like perseverance, sportsmanship,
everyday heartland upbringing based on the
es. I know of the
motivation, effort: priceless gifts that your
bedrock values, a belief in the importance
who have come
kids will use long after you're gone.
of hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and
ames. It's the mid-
Of course, the American family is under
thrift."
1, so dad Terry,
siege today from so many forces. But I have
And I know that in this sophisticated age,
y is here with four
a plan to use Government to help keep these
some people might find those home truths
the shooting com-
families together. And last year, we signed
a little corny. But I don't, and I know you
at she says: "It's
a new law that helps parents choose the qual-
don't, either. We know what Sam Walton
.ly members to be
ity of day care. Whether it's a school or rel-
knew: Fashions come and go, but the old
e work hard to do
ative's house or whether it's a local church,
bedrock values never go out of style.
ork hard, and we
working parents ought to be able to choose
Let me say as I end this speech, I salute
Is like a Missouri
where their children will be cared for. That
the mentors, the coaches, the mothers, the
keeps the family strong.
dads who bring out the best in these kids.
an relate to that.
Similarly, you might ask about older kids
Thank you from the bottom of my heart and
been a big part
who want to go to college but can't afford
the Nation's heart for what you are doing,
iber way back on
tuition. Well, yesterday we signed a new law
not just to inculcate into these kids this com-
back in 1948 and
expanding college financial aid, especially for
petitive spirit but to hold together the Amer-
ifties, coaching a
middle-class families who are squeezed by
ican family in the process.
League team, and
rising costs.
Now it is my pleasure to lead the athletes
aybe not quite so
And I think we'd all agree that it's pretty
in the Olympic oath. And I leave here in-
time carpooling
simple; you ought to be able to climb the
spired. And let me just say, may God bless
another that we
ladder of education and reach your dream.
the United States of America, our great coun-
the president of
And that's what we're trying to do. We're
try. Thank you very, very much.
y. [Laughter] Of
advancing ideas to make buying homes more
affordable, to increase the tax exemptions for
Note: The President spoke at 4:38 p.m. in
1 Little League.
children. And for families on welfare, we
Hearnes Center at the University of Missouri.
and swimming
want to create incentives for them not to fall
In his remarks, he referred to Stephanie Pat-
d lots of fishing.
wback to fishing
apart but to hang in there, to stay together.
terson, Miss Missouri, 1992; Jordan
'1 honest.
This morning, or just this afternoon, John,
Rentschler, Girl Scout Troop #382; Greg
I met with Governor Ashcroft. You know, he
Mees, Boy Scout Troop #4; and the late Sam-
story about that
is heading a very important Presidential
uel M. Walton, founder of Wal-Mart Stores,
wain. One time
Commission, a National Commission on
Inc. This item was not received in time for
do some fishing.
America's Urban Families. And to get more
publication in the appropriate issue.
$ why he had to
on the train back
ideas, we met to discuss what we can do to
gging to the fel-
put the family back in the winner's circle.
he was done de-
Now, I've gone on a little longer, but I'm
worried that Vernon Kennedy of Mendin
Proclamation 6461-Buffalo Soldier
d caught, Twain
for a living. And
might pick up his javelin and show me that
Day, 1992
ne warden. Who
I've been talking too long. So let me end.
July 24, 1992
llowed his cigar,
And let me just say that the family remains
biggest darned
our most potent weapon as a Nation. Amer-
By the President of the United States
tes of America."
ica will always be first so long as we put the
of America
American family first.
Here in Columbia, and I'm sure the peo-
A Proclamation
e bit, but there's
ple from the rest of the State know about
On July 28, 1866, recognizing the con-
ese games mean
this, I think one of the favorite sons of Co-
tributions of the more than 180,000 black
itors alike. And
lumbia is a graduate of Hickman High. He
Americans who fought to preserve the Union
e motto, "Show
went on to make quite a name for himself:
during the Civil War, the United States Con-
Sports are about
Sam Walton. He was a great achiever; we
gress established six regular Army regiments
haracter, about
all know that. But he always knew that his
of black enlisted soldiers. Of those six units,
ke the time to
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES \ COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992 \ 4:30 P.M.
GOVERNOR ASHCROFT. MAYOR MARY ANNE MCCOLLEM.
GARY
FILBERT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SHOW-ME STATE GAMES.
DR. JERRY BROUDER, CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
MISSOURI. LET ME THANK MISS MISSOURI, STEPHANIE
PATTERSON, FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND THE YOUNG
SCOUTS, JORDAN RENTSCHLER AND GREG MEES, FOR THE PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE.
- 2 -
It's A GREAT PLEASURE TO BE BACK IN COLUMBIA -- THIS IS
ONE TIGER'S DEN I'M ALWAYS HAPPY TO WALK INTO. I
WANT
TO CONGRATULATE Gov. ASHCROFT, ALL THE STAFF AND
VOLUNTEERS FOR DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB PUTTING THE
SHOW-
ME STATE GAMES TOGETHER. MY HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
GO TO ALL OF YOU COMPETITORS.
THESE GAMES ARE NOW IN THEIR SEVENTH YEAR, BUT THE
SPIRIT BEHIND THEM IS AS OLD AS AMERICA HERSELF.
- 3 -
YOU'RE ALL HERE TO DO YOUR BEST IN TOUGH, HONEST
COMPETITION. THE OLYMPIC CREED SAYS IT BEST: "THE
MOST IMPORTANT THING IS NOT TO WIN BUT TO TAKE PART
...
NOT TO HAVE CONQUERED BUT TO HAVE FOUGHT WELL."
You COME FROM ALL PARTS OF THE STATE, FROM ALL
WALKS OF LIFE, FROM EVERY AGE GROUP. YOUR YOUNGEST
COMPETITOR, AARON CHARTIER, FROM RIGHT HERE IN
COLUMBIA, IS ALL OF FOUR YEARS OLD. HE'S A SWIMMER.
- 4 -
YOUR OLDEST COMPETITOR, VERNON KENNEDY OF MENDON, IS 85
YEARS YOUNG. I UNDERSTAND MR. KENNEDY SPECIALIZES IN
THROWING JAVELINS -- MAYBE I'LL ASK HIM TO JOIN ME ON
THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
THIS YEAR'S SHOW-ME GAMES TAKE PLACE AT A MOMENTOUS
MOMENT IN HISTORY. WHILE YOU ARE WARMING UP AND
WORKING OUT
OUR OLYMPIC ATHLETES WILL BE DOING THE
...
SAME IN BARCELONA.
- 5 -
THEY'LL BE COMPETING AGAINST LONG JUMPERS FROM CROATIA
SLOVENIAN BOXERS ... LITHUANIAN BASKETBALL PLAYERS
AND POLE VAULTERS FROM THE UNIFIED TEAM.
THESE PLACES DIDN'T EVEN BREATHE FREE
...
JUST FOUR
YEARS AGO.
THE SIMPLE FACT IS
THE COLD WAR IS OVER. WE
...
WON. THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD SAID
...
SHOW ME AN
IDEOLOGY THAT WORKS? SHOW ME A WAY OF LIFE I CAN ASPIRE
To? GUESS WHAT? WE SHOWED THEM."
- 6 -
I'M RUNNING FOR A SECOND TERM
BECAUSE I
...
BELIEVE THAT NOW THAT WE HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD
...
WE
CAN CHANGE AMERICA.
You SEE
THE NEW WORLD BRINGS BOTH CHALLENGES
AND OPPORTUNITIES.
THE QUESTION IS WHETHER WE CAN COMPETE
...
NOW
THAT MORE AND MORE NATIONS ARE PLAYING OUR GAME.
- 7 -
ONCE WE WIN THIS COMPETITION
...
AND WE WILL
OUR CHILDREN WILL ENJOY PROSPERITY THAT WE CANNOT
IMAGINE. I BELIEVE THAT.
COMPETING IN THIS NEW WORLD IS NOT GOING TO BE
EASY. IT WILL REQUIRE THAT WE CHANGE OUR WAY OF DOING
BUSINESS.
- 8 -
WHILE I PROMISE NOT TO GIVE A POLITICAL SPEECH
TODAY
I DO WANT TO SAY THAT ONE OF MY TOP THREE
PRIORITIES
...
IS TO STRENGTHEN AND RESTORE THE
BUILDING BLOCK OF OUR NATION --- THE AMERICAN FAMILY.
THESE "SHOW ME" GAMES MIGHT AS WELL BE CALLED
"THE FAMILY GAMES." I KNOW OF THE BOHMONTS, FOR
EXAMPLE, WHO HAVE COME TO SPARTA TO JOIN IN THE GAMES.
- 9 -
It's THE MIDDLE OF HAYING SEASON, so DAD TERRY COULDN'T
MAKE IT -- BUT CINDY BOHMONT IS HERE WITH FOUR OF HER
KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOOTING COMPETITIONS.
LISTEN TO WHAT MRS. BOHMONT SAYS: "IT's so EASY
THESE DAYS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO BE DOING THEIR OWN
THINGS. WE WORK HARD TO DO THINGS AS A FAMILY. WE
WORK HARD AND WE PLAY HARD." THAT SOUNDS LIKE A
MISSOURI FAMILY TO ME.
- 10 -
I CAN RELATE. FAMILY SPORTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A BIG
PART OF THE BUSH FAMILY LIFE. I REMEMBER, WAY BACK ON
THE PLAINS OF WEST TEXAS, COACHING MY SONS' LITTLE
LEAGUE TEAMS -- AND I KNOW BARBARA REMEMBERS, Too,
ALTHOUGH MAYBE NOT so FONDLY. SHE SPENT so MUCH TIME
CARPOOLING OUR KIDS, WE'D GET THANK-YOU NOTES FROM THE
PRESIDENT OF TEXACO.
- 11 -
OF COURSE, IT DIDN'T STOP WITH LITTLE LEAGUE --
THERE WERE HUNTING TRIPS, SWIM MEETS, TENNIS LESSONS
AND LOTS OF FISHING. THERE'S ONE GREAT DRAWBACK TO
FISHING WITH YOUR KIDS -- THEY KEEP YOU HONEST. I'M
REMINDED OF A STORY ABOUT THAT GREAT MISSOURIAN, MARK
TWAIN. ONE TIME TWAIN SNUCK OFF TO DO SOME FISHING.
IT WAS OFF-SEASON -- WHICH IS WHY HE HAD TO SNEAK
AROUND. BUT ON THE TRAIN BACK HOME, HE COULDN'T RESIST
BRAGGING TO THE FELLOW NEXT TO HIM.
- 12 -
AFTER HE WAS DONE DESCRIBING ALL THE FISH HE'D CAUGHT,
TWAIN ASKED THE GUY WHAT HE DID FOR A LIVING. THE
REPLY: "I'm THE STATE GAME WARDEN -- WHO ARE YOU?"
TWAIN ALMOST SWALLOWED HIS CIGAR. "SIR," HE SAID, "I'm
THE BIGGEST DARN LIAR IN THE WHOLE UNITED STATES."
TWAIN WAS STRETCHING IT A BIT, BUT THERE'S NO
STRETCHING HOW MUCH THESE GAMES MEAN TO FANS AND
COMPETITORS ALIKE. I LIKE YOUR MOTTO: "SHOW ME WHAT
YOU'RE MADE OF."
- 13 -
((THAT'S QUITE A DIFFERENCE FROM LIFE BACK IN
WASHINGTON, WHERE THE MOTTO IS MORE LIKE: "SHOW ME WHAT
YOU'VE MADE UP.")) SPORTS ARE ABOUT CHARACTER -- ABOUT
SHAPING CHARACTER AND NOURISHING IT. WHEN YOU TAKE THE
TIME TO TEACH YOUR SON TO SHOOT A BULLS' EYE, OR TEACH
YOUR DAUGHTER TO THROW A STRIKE, YOU'RE TEACHING MORE
THAN A SKILL: YOU'RE TEACHING VALUES LIKE PERSEVERENCE,
SPORTSMANSHIP, MOTIVATION, EFFORT -- PRICELESS GIFTS
YOUR KIDS WILL USE LONG AFTER YOU'RE GONE.
- 14 -
OF COURSE
THE AMERICAN FAMILY IS UNDER SEIGE
...
TODAY
FROM so MANY FORCES. BUT I HAVE A PLAN
...
TO USE GOVERNMENT
...
To HELP KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER.
LAST YEAR
I SIGNED A NEW LAW
...
THAT HELPS
PARENTS CHOOSE QUALITY DAY CARE. WHETHER IT'S A SCHOOL
OR RELATIVES HOUSE
...
OR A LOCAL CHURCH
WORKING PARENTS OUGHT TO BE ABLE TO CHOOSE WHERE THEIR
CHILDREN WILL BE CARED FOR.
- 15 -
AND WHAT ABOUT OLDER KIDS
...
WHO WANT TO GO TO
COLLEGE
BUT CANNOT AFFORD TUITION?
...
JUST YESTERDAY
I SIGNED A NEW LAW
...
...
EXPANDING
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
...
ESPECIALLY FOR MIDDLE-CLASS
FAMILIES WHO ARE SQUEEZED BY RISING COSTS.
- 16 -
To ME
...
IT'S PRETTY SIMPLE. WHETHER YOUR PARENTS
WORKED THE FARM
...
OR TOILED IN THE STEEL MILL
...
OR
FRIED CHICKEN IN A RESTAURANT
...
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE
TO CLIMB THE LADDER OF EDUCATION
...
AND REACH YOUR
DREAMS!
THIS IS WHAT WE'VE DONE
...
BUT IT'S JUST THE
BEGINNING.
- 17 -
WE'RE ADVANCING IDEAS TO MAKE BUYING HOMES MORE
AFFORDABLE
AND TO INCREASE THE TAX EXEMPTION FOR
...
CHILDREN.
AND FOR FAMILIES ON WELFARE
WE WANT TO CREATE
...
INCENTIVES FOR THEM NOT TO FALL APART
...
BUT TO STICK
TOGETHER.
- 18 -
THIS MORNING I MET WITH YOUR GREAT GOVERNOR JOHN
ASHCROFT AND SOME OF YOUR STATE'S OUTSTANDING LEADERS
TO GET MORE IDEAS ON WHAT WE CAN DO TO PUT THE
FAMILY BACK IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE.//
I'VE GONE ON A LITTLE LONGER THAN I WANTED.
I'M
WORRIED THAT VERNON KENNEDY OF MENDON MAY PICK UP HIS
JAVELIN
AND "SHOW ME" I'VE BEEN TALKING TOO LONG.
...
- 19 -
LET ME JUST SAY THAT THE FAMILY REMAINS OUR MOST
POTENT WEAPON AS A NATION. AMERICA WILL ALWAYS BE
FIRST
... so LONG AS WE PUT THE FAMILY FIRST.
HERE IN COLUMBIA I THINK OF ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE
SONS, A GRADUATE OF HICKMAN HIGH WHO WENT ON TO MAKE
QUITE A NAME FOR HIMSELF -- SAM WALTON. SAM WAS A
GREAT ACHIEVER, OF COURSE, BUT HE ALWAYS KNEW THAT HIS
GREATEST LEGACY WOULD BE THE CHILDREN HE GAVE TO THE
WORLD.
- 20 -
AND THAT'S WHY HE MADE SURE, IN HIS WORDS, THAT HIS
"KIDS RECEIVED YOUR EVERYDAY HEARTLAND UPBRINGING,
BASED ON THE SAME OLD BEDROCK VALUES; A BELIEF IN THE
IMPORTANCE OF HARD WORK, HONESTY, NEIGHBORLINESS, AND
THRIFT."
I KNOW THAT IN THIS SOPHISTICATED AGE, SOME PEOPLE
MIGHT FIND THOSE HOME-TRUTHS A LITTLE CORNY. I DON'T
-- AND I KNOW YOU DON'T EITHER.
- 21 -
WE KNOW WHAT SAM WALTON KNEW: FASHIONS COME AND GO, BUT
THE OLD BEDROCK VALUES NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE.
AND NOW I'LL LEAD THE ATHLETES IN THE OLYMPIC OATH
...
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRING EXAMPLE. GOD BLESS
YOU, AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
# # #
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES \ COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992 \ 4:30 P.M.
GOVERNOR ASHCROFT. MAYOR MARY ANNE MCCOLLEM. GARY
FILBERT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SHOW-ME STATE GAMES.
DR. JERRY BROUDER, CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
MISSOURI. LET ME THANK MISS MISSOURI, STEPHANIE
PATTERSON, FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND THE YOUNG
SCOUTS, JORDAN RENTSCHLER AND GREG MEES, FOR THE PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE.
- 2 -
IT'S A GREAT PLEASURE To BE BACK IN COLUMBIA -- THIS IS
ONE TIGER'S DEN I'M ALWAYS HAPPY TO WALK INTO. I WANT
TO CONGRATULATE Gov. ASHCROFT, ALL THE STAFF AND
VOLUNTEERS FOR DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB PUTTING THE SHOW-
ME STATE GAMES TOGETHER. MY HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
GO TO ALL OF YOU COMPETITORS.
THESE GAMES ARE NOW IN THEIR SEVENTH YEAR, BUT THE
SPIRIT BEHIND THEM IS AS OLD AS AMERICA HERSELF.
- 3 -
YOU'RE ALL HERE TO DO YOUR BEST IN TOUGH, HONEST
COMPETITION. THE OLYMPIC CREED SAYS IT BEST: "THE
MOST IMPORTANT THING IS NOT TO WIN BUT TO TAKE PART
...
NOT TO HAVE CONQUERED BUT TO HAVE FOUGHT WELL."
You COME FROM ALL PARTS OF THE STATE, FROM ALL
WALKS OF LIFE, FROM EVERY AGE GROUP. YOUR YOUNGEST
COMPETITOR, AARON CHARTIER, FROM RIGHT HERE IN
COLUMBIA, IS ALL OF FOUR YEARS OLD. HE'S A SWIMMER.
- 4 -
YOUR OLDEST COMPETITOR, VERNON KENNEDY OF MENDON, IS 85
YEARS YOUNG. I UNDERSTAND MR. KENNEDY SPECIALIZES IN
THROWING JAVELINS -- MAYBE I'LL ASK HIM TO JOIN ME ON
THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
THIS YEAR'S SHOW-ME GAMES TAKE PLACE AT A MOMENTOUS
MOMENT IN HISTORY. WHILE YOU ARE WARMING UP AND
WORKING OUT
OUR OLYMPIC ATHLETES WILL BE DOING THE
SAME IN BARCELONA.
- 5 -
THEY'LL BE COMPETING AGAINST LONG JUMPERS FROM CROATIA
SLOVENIAN BOXERS
LITHUANIAN BASKETBALL PLAYERS
...
AND POLE VAULTERS FROM THE UNIFIED TEAM.
THESE PLACES DIDN'T EVEN BREATHE FREE
...
JUST FOUR
YEARS AGO.
THE SIMPLE FACT IS
THE COLD WAR IS OVER. WE
...
WON. THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD SAID
...
SHOW ME AN
IDEOLOGY THAT WORKS? SHOW ME A WAY OF LIFE I CAN ASPIRE
To? GUESS WHAT? WE SHOWED THEM."
- 6 -
I'M RUNNING FOR A SECOND TERM
BECAUSE I
...
BELIEVE THAT NOW THAT WE HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD
...
WE
CAN CHANGE AMERICA.
You SEE
THE NEW WORLD BRINGS BOTH CHALLENGES
...
AND OPPORTUNITIES.
THE QUESTION IS WHETHER WE CAN COMPETE
...
NOW
THAT MORE AND MORE NATIONS ARE PLAYING OUR GAME.
- 7 -
ONCE WE WIN THIS COMPETITION
...
AND WE WILL
...
OUR CHILDREN WILL ENJOY PROSPERITY THAT WE CANNOT
IMAGINE. I BELIEVE THAT.
COMPETING IN THIS NEW WORLD IS NOT GOING TO BE
EASY. IT WILL REQUIRE THAT WE CHANGE OUR WAY OF DOING
BUSINESS.
- 8 -
WHILE I PROMISE NOT TO GIVE A POLITICAL SPEECH
TODAY
I DO WANT TO SAY THAT ONE OF MY TOP THREE
PRIORITIES
...
IS TO STRENGTHEN AND RESTORE THE
BUILDING BLOCK OF OUR NATION --- THE AMERICAN FAMILY.
THESE "SHOW ME" GAMES MIGHT AS WELL BE CALLED
...
"THE FAMILY GAMES." I KNOW OF THE BOHMONTS, FOR
EXAMPLE, WHO HAVE COME TO SPARTA TO JOIN IN THE GAMES.
- 9 -
IT'S THE MIDDLE OF HAYING SEASON, so DAD TERRY COULDN'T
MAKE IT -- BUT CINDY BOHMONT IS HERE WITH FOUR OF HER
KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOOTING COMPETITIONS.
LISTEN TO WHAT MRS. BOHMONT SAYS: "IT's so EASY
THESE DAYS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO BE DOING THEIR OWN
THINGS. WE WORK HARD TO DO THINGS AS A FAMILY. WE
WORK HARD AND WE PLAY HARD." THAT SOUNDS LIKE A
MISSOURI FAMILY TO ME.
- 10 -
I CAN RELATE. FAMILY SPORTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A BIG
PART OF THE BUSH FAMILY LIFE. I REMEMBER, WAY BACK ON
THE PLAINS OF WEST TEXAS, COACHING MY SONS' LITTLE
LEAGUE TEAMS -- AND I KNOW BARBARA REMEMBERS, Too,
ALTHOUGH MAYBE NOT so FONDLY. SHE SPENT so MUCH TIME
CARPOOLING OUR KIDS, WE'D GET THANK-YOU NOTES FROM THE
PRESIDENT OF TEXACO.
- 11 -
OF COURSE, IT DIDN'T STOP WITH LITTLE LEAGUE --
THERE WERE HUNTING TRIPS, SWIM MEETS, TENNIS LESSONS
AND LOTS OF FISHING. THERE'S ONE GREAT DRAWBACK TO
FISHING WITH YOUR KIDS -- THEY KEEP YOU HONEST. I'M
REMINDED OF A STORY ABOUT THAT GREAT MISSOURIAN, MARK
TWAIN. ONE TIME TWAIN SNUCK OFF TO DO SOME FISHING.
IT WAS OFF-SEASON -- WHICH IS WHY HE HAD TO SNEAK
AROUND. BUT ON THE TRAIN BACK HOME, HE COULDN'T RESIST
BRAGGING TO THE FELLOW NEXT TO HIM.
- 12 -
AFTER HE WAS DONE DESCRIBING ALL THE FISH HE'D CAUGHT,
TWAIN ASKED THE GUY WHAT HE DID FOR A LIVING. THE
REPLY: "I'M THE STATE GAME WARDEN -- WHO ARE YOU?"
TWAIN ALMOST SWALLOWED HIS CIGAR. "SIR," HE SAID, "I'M
THE BIGGEST DARN LIAR IN THE WHOLE UNITED STATES."
TWAIN WAS STRETCHING IT A BIT, BUT THERE'S NO
STRETCHING HOW MUCH THESE GAMES MEAN TO FANS AND
COMPETITORS ALIKE. I LIKE YOUR MOTTO: "SHOW ME WHAT
YOU'RE MADE OF."
- 13 -
((THAT'S QUITE A DIFFERENCE FROM LIFE BACK IN
WASHINGTON, WHERE THE MOTTO IS MORE LIKE: "SHOW ME WHAT
YOU'VE MADE UP.")) SPORTS ARE ABOUT CHARACTER -- ABOUT
SHAPING CHARACTER AND NOURISHING IT. WHEN YOU TAKE THE
TIME TO TEACH YOUR SON TO SHOOT A BULLS' EYE, OR TEACH
YOUR DAUGHTER TO THROW A STRIKE, YOU'RE TEACHING MORE
THAN A SKILL: YOU'RE TEACHING VALUES LIKE PERSEVERENCE,
SPORTSMANSHIP, MOTIVATION, EFFORT -- PRICELESS GIFTS
YOUR KIDS WILL USE LONG AFTER YOU'RE GONE.
- 14 -
OF COURSE
THE AMERICAN FAMILY IS UNDER SEIGE
...
TODAY FROM so MANY FORCES. BUT I HAVE A PLAN
...
TO USE GOVERNMENT
...
TO HELP KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER.
LAST YEAR
I SIGNED A NEW LAW
...
THAT HELPS
PARENTS CHOOSE QUALITY DAY CARE. WHETHER IT'S A SCHOOL
OR RELATIVES HOUSE
...
OR A LOCAL CHURCH
...
WORKING PARENTS OUGHT TO BE ABLE TO CHOOSE WHERE THEIR
CHILDREN WILL BE CARED FOR.
- 15 -
AND WHAT ABOUT OLDER KIDS
...
WHO WANT TO GO TO
COLLEGE
BUT CANNOT AFFORD TUITION?
...
JUST YESTERDAY
I SIGNED A NEW LAW
...
EXPANDING
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
...
ESPECIALLY FOR MIDDLE-CLASS
FAMILIES WHO ARE SQUEEZED BY RISING COSTS.
- 16 -
To ME
... IT'S PRETTY SIMPLE. WHETHER YOUR PARENTS
WORKED THE FARM
...
OR TOILED IN THE STEEL MILL
...
OR
FRIED CHICKEN IN A RESTAURANT
...
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE
TO CLIMB THE LADDER OF EDUCATION
...
AND REACH YOUR
DREAMS!
THIS IS WHAT WE'VE DONE
...
BUT IT'S JUST THE
BEGINNING.
- 17 -
WE'RE ADVANCING IDEAS TO MAKE BUYING HOMES MORE
AFFORDABLE
AND TO INCREASE THE TAX EXEMPTION FOR
...
CHILDREN.
AND FOR FAMILIES ON WELFARE ... WE WANT TO CREATE
INCENTIVES FOR THEM NOT TO FALL APART
...
BUT TO STICK
TOGETHER.
- 18 -
THIS MORNING I MET WITH YOUR GREAT GOVERNOR JOHN
ASHCROFT AND SOME OF YOUR STATE'S OUTSTANDING LEADERS
...
TO GET MORE IDEAS ON WHAT WE CAN DO TO PUT THE
FAMILY BACK IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE. //
I'VE GONE ON A LITTLE LONGER THAN I WANTED.
I'M
WORRIED THAT VERNON KENNEDY OF MENDON MAY PICK UP HIS
JAVELIN
AND "SHOW ME" I'VE BEEN TALKING TOO LONG.
...
- 19 -
LET ME JUST SAY THAT THE FAMILY REMAINS OUR MOST
POTENT WEAPON AS A NATION. AMERICA WILL ALWAYS BE
FIRST
so LONG AS WE PUT THE FAMILY FIRST.
HERE IN COLUMBIA I THINK OF ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE
SONS, A GRADUATE OF HICKMAN HIGH WHO WENT ON TO MAKE
QUITE A NAME FOR HIMSELF -- SAM WALTON. SAM WAS A
GREAT ACHIEVER, OF COURSE, BUT HE ALWAYS KNEW THAT HIS
GREATEST LEGACY WOULD BE THE CHILDREN HE GAVE TO THE
WORLD.
- 20 -
AND THAT'S WHY HE MADE SURE, IN HIS WORDS, THAT HIS
"KIDS RECEIVED YOUR EVERYDAY HEARTLAND UPBRINGING,
BASED ON THE SAME OLD BEDROCK VALUES; A BELIEF IN THE
IMPORTANCE OF HARD WORK, HONESTY, NEIGHBORLINESS, AND
THRIFT."
I KNOW THAT IN THIS SOPHISTICATED AGE, SOME PEOPLE
MIGHT FIND THOSE HOME-TRUTHS A LITTLE CORNY. I DON'T
-- AND I KNOW YOU DON'T EITHER.
- 21 -
WE KNOW WHAT SAM WALTON KNEW: FASHIONS COME AND GO, BUT
THE OLD BEDROCK VALUES NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE.
AND NOW I'LL LEAD THE ATHLETES IN THE OLYMPIC OATH
...
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRING EXAMPLE. GOD BLESS
YOU, AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 22, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST mich forsp at
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON
SUBJECT:
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
On Friday, July 24th, at 4:30 p.m., you will deliver remarks
(12 minutes/cards) in Columbia's Hearne Arena -- home of the
Missou Tigers. 8-9,000 will attend, almost half of them
competing in the games.
Your remarks salute the athletes, reserving special praise
for families that have come to the games to compete together.
You also speak of the changed world -- the challenges confronting
our children, and our agenda for change.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
July 17, 1992
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
4:30 p.m.
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
Columbia -- this is one Tiger's Den I'm always happy to walk
into. I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're all here todos
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing is not to win but to take
part not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is all of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendon, is 85 years young. I understand Mr. Kennedy specializes
in throwing javelins -- maybe I'll ask him to join me on the
campaign trail.
This year's Show-Me games take place at a momentous moment
in history.
2
While you are warming up and working out
our Olympic Athletes
will be doing the same in Barcelona.
They'll be competing against shot putters from Croatia
Slovenian boxers
Lithuanian gymnasts
and sprinters from
the Unified Team.
These places didn't even exist
didn't even breathe free
just four years ago.
The simple fact is
the Cold War is over. We won. The
nations of the world said
show me an ideology that works?
Show me a way of life I can aspire to? Guess what? We showed
them. "
I'm running for a second term
because I believe that now
that we have changed the world
we can change America.
You see
the new world brings both challenges
and
opportunities.
The question is whether we can compete
now that more and
more nations are playing our game.
Once we win this competition
and we will
our children
will enjoy prosperity that we cannot imagine. I believe that.
3
Competing in this new world is not going to be easy. It will
require that we change our way of doing business.
While I promise not to give a polical speech today
I do want
to say that one of my top three priorities
is to strengthen
and restore the building block of our nation
---
the American
family.
These "Show Me" games might as well be called
"The Family
Games. " I know of the Bohmonts, for example, who have come to
Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of haying season,
so dad Terry couldn't make it but Cindy Bohmont is here with
four of her kids to participate in the shooting competitions.
Listen to what Mrs. Bohmont says: "It's so easy these days
for family members to be doing their own things. We work hard to
do things as a family. We work hard and we play hard. " That
sounds like a Missouri family to me.
I can relate. Family sports have always been a big part of
the Bush family life. I remember, way back on the plains of West
Texas, coaching my sons' Little League teams -- and I know
Barbara remembers, too, although maybe not so fondly. She spent
so much time carpooling our kids, we'd get thank-you notes from
the president of Texaco.
Of course, it didn't stop with Little League there were
hunting trips, swim meets, tennis lessons and lots of fishing.
4
There's one great drawback to fishing with your kids -- they keep
you honest. I'm reminded of a story about that great Missourian,
Mark Twain. One time Twain snuck off to do some fishing. It was
off-season -- which is why he had to sneak around. But on the
train back home, he couldn't resist bragging to the fellow next
to him. After he was done describing all the fish he'd caught,
Twain asked the guy what he did for a living. The reply: "I'm
the state game warden -- who are you?" Twain almost swallowed
his cigar. "Sir," he said, "I'm the biggest darn liar in the
whole United States."
Twain was stretching it a bit, but there's no stretching how
much these games mean to fans and competitors alike. I like your
motto: "Show me what you're made of." ((That's quite a
difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up.")) Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your kids will use long
after you're gone.
Of course
... the American family is under seige today
...
from
so many forces. But I have a plan
...
to use government
to
help keep families together.
5
Last year
I signed a new law
that helps parents choose
quality day care. Whether it's a school
or relatives house
or a local church
working parents ought to be able to
choose where their children will be cared for.
And what about older kids
who want to go to college
but
cannot afford tuition?
Just yesterday
I signed a new law
expanding college
financial aid
especially for middle-class families who are
squeezed by rising costs.
To me
it's pretty simple. Whether your parents worked the
farm
or toiled in the steel mill
or fried chicken in a
restaurant
you should be able to climb the ladder of
education
and reach your dreams!
This is what we've done
but it's just the beginning.
We're advancing ideas to make buying homes more affordable
and to increase the tax exemption for children.
And for families on welfare
we want to create incentives for
them not to fall apart
but to stick together.
6
This morning I met with your great governor John Ashcroft and
some of your state's outstanding leaders
to get more ideas on
what we can do to put the family back in the winners circle. //
I've gone on a little longer than I wanted. I'm worried that
Vernon Kennedy of Mendon may pick up his javelin
and "show
me" I've been talking too long.
Let me just say that the family remains our most potent weapon as
a nation. America will always be first
so long as we put the
family first.
Here in Columbia I think of one of your favorite sons, a
graduate of Hickman High who went on to make quite a name for
himself -- Sam Walton. Sam was a great achiever, of course, but
he- always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
gave to the world. And that's why he made sure, in his words,
that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift."
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 22, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST mich forsp at
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON
SUBJECT:
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
On Friday, July 24th, at 4:30 p.m., you will deliver remarks
(12 minutes/cards) in Columbia's Hearne Arena --- home of the
Missou Tigers. 8-9,000 will attend, almost half of them
competing in the games.
Your remarks salute the athletes, reserving special praise
for families that have come to the games to compete together.
You also speak of the changed world -- the challenges confronting
our children, and our agenda for change.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
July 17, 1992
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
4:30 p.m.
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
Columbia -- this is one Tiger's Den I'm always happy to walk
into. I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're all here to do
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing is not to win but to take
part not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is all of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendon, is 85 years young. I understand Mr. Kennedy specializes
in throwing javelins --- maybe I'll ask him to join me on the
campaign trail.
This year's Show-Me games take place at a momentous moment
in history.
2
While you are warming up and working out
our Olympic Athletes
will be doing the same in Barcelona.
They'll be competing against shot putters from Croatia
Slovenian boxers
Lithuanian gymnasts
and sprinters from
the Unified Team.
These places didn't even exist
didn't even breathe free
just four years ago.
The simple fact is
the Cold War is over. We won. The
nations of the world said
show me an ideology that works?
Show me a way of life I can aspire to? Guess what? We showed
them. "
I'm running for a second term
because I believe that now
that we have changed the world
we can change America.
You see
the new world brings both challenges
and
opportunities.
The question is whether we can compete
now that more and
more nations are playing our game.
Once we win this competition
and we will
our children
will enjoy prosperity that we cannot imagine. I believe that.
3
Competing in this new world is not going to be easy. It will
require that we change our way of doing business.
While I promise not to give a polical speech today
I do want
to say that one of my top three priorities
is to strengthen
and restore the building block of our nation
the American
family.
These "Show Me" games might as well be called
"The Family
Games. " I know of the Bohmonts, for example, who have come to
Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of haying season,
so dad Terry couldn't make it but Cindy Bohmont is here with
four of her kids to participate in the shooting competitions.
Listen to what Mrs. Bohmont says: "It's so easy these days
for family members to be doing their own things. We work hard to
do things as a family. We work hard and we play hard. " That
sounds like a Missouri family to me.
I can relate. Family sports have always been a big part of
the Bush family life. I remember, way back on the plains of West
Texas, coaching my sons' Little League teams -- and I know
Barbara remembers, too, although maybe not so fondly. She spent
so much time carpooling our kids, we'd get thank-you notes from
the president of Texaco.
Of course, it didn't stop with Little League -- there were
hunting trips, swim meets, tennis lessons and lots of fishing.
4
There's one great drawback to fishing with your kids -- they keep
you honest. I'm reminded of a story about that great Missourian,
Mark Twain. One time Twain snuck off to do some fishing. It was
off-season -- which is why he had to sneak around. But on the
train back home, he couldn't resist bragging to the fellow next
to him. After he was done describing all the fish he'd caught,
Twain asked the guy what he did for a living. The reply: "I'm
the state game warden -- who are you?" Twain almost swallowed
his cigar. "Sir," he said, "I'm the biggest darn liar in the
whole United States."
Twain was stretching it a bit, but there's no stretching how
much these games mean to fans and competitors alike. I like your
motto: "Show me what you're made of. ((That's quite a
difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up.")) Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your kids will use long
after you're gone.
of course
...
the American family is under seige today
...
from
so many forces. But I have a plan
...
to use government
to
help keep families together.
5
Last year
I signed a new law
that helps parents choose
quality day care. Whether it's a school
or relatives house
or a local church
working parents ought to be able to
choose where their children will be cared for.
And what about older kids
who want to go to college
but
cannot afford tuition?
Just yesterday
I signed a new law
expanding college
financial aid
especially for middle-class families who are
squeezed by rising costs.
To me
it's pretty simple. Whether your parents worked the
farm
or toiled in the steel mill
or fried chicken in a
restaurant
you should be able to climb the ladder of
education
and reach your dreams!
This is what we've done
but it's just the beginning.
We're advancing ideas to make buying homes more affordable
and to increase the tax exemption for children.
And for families on welfare
we want to create incentives for
them not to fall apart
but to stick together.
6
This morning I met with your great governor John Ashcroft and
some of your state's outstanding leaders
...
to get more ideas on
what we can do to put the family back in the winners circle. //
I've gone on a little longer than I wanted. I'm worried that
Vernon Kennedy of Mendon may pick up his javelin
and "show
me" I've been talking too long.
Let me just say that the family remains our most potent weapon as
a nation. America will always be first
so long as we put the
family first.
Here in Columbia I think of one of your favorite sons, a
graduate of Hickman High who went on to make quite a name for
himself -- Sam Walton. Sam was a great achiever, of course, but
he always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
gave to the world. And that's why he made sure, in his words,
that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift."
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 22, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
STEVE PROVOST
mich forsp
at
FROM:
ANDY FERGUSON
SUBJECT:
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
On Friday, July 24th, at 4:30 p.m., you will deliver remarks
(12 minutes/cards) in Columbia's Hearne Arena -- home of the
Missou Tigers. 8-9,000 will attend, almost half of them
competing in the games.
Your remarks salute the athletes, reserving special praise
for families that have come to the games to compete together.
You also speak of the changed world -- the challenges confronting
our children, and our agenda for change.
(Ferguson/Grossman)
July 17, 1992
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
4:30 p.m.
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
Columbia -- this is one Tiger's Den I'm always happy to walk
into. I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're all here to do
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing is not to win but to take
part
not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is ail of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendon, is 85 years young. I understand Mr Kennedy specializes
in throwing javelins -- maybe I'll ask him to join me on the
campaign trail.
This year's Show-Me games take place at a momentous moment
in history.
2
While you are warming up and working out
our Olympic Athletes
will be doing the same in Barcelona.
They' 11 be competing against shot putters from Croatia
Slovenian boxers
Lithuanian gymnasts
and sprinters from
the Unified Team.
NATIONS
These
didn't even exist
didn't even breathe free
just four years ago.
The simple fact is
the Cold War is over. We won. The
nations of the world said
show me an ideology that works?
Show me a way of life I can aspire to? Guess what? We showed
them. "
I'm running for a second term
because I believe that now
that we have changed the world
we can change America.
You see
the new world brings both challenges
and
opportunities.
The question is whether we can compete
now that more and
more nations are playing our game.
Once we win this competition
and we will
our children
will enjoy prosperity that we cannot imagine. I believe that.
3
Competing in this new world is not going to be easy. It will
require that we change our way of doing business.
While I promise not to give a polical speech today
I do want
to say that one of my top three priorities
is to strengthen
and restore the building block of our nation the American
family.
These "Show Me" games might as well be called
"The Family
Games. " I know of the Bohmonts, for example, who have come to
Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of haying season,
so dad Terry couldn't make it but Cindy Bohmont is here with
four of her kids to participate in the shooting competitions.
Listen to what Mrs. Bohmont says: "It's so easy these days
for family members to be doing their own things. We work hard to
do things as a family. We work hard and we play hard. " That
sounds like a Missouri family to me.
I can relate. Family sports have always been a big part of
the Bush family life. I remember, way back on the plains of West
Texas, coaching my sons' Little League teams -- and I know
Barbara remembers, too, although maybe not 30 fondly. She spent
SO much time carpooling our kids, we'd get thank-you notes from
the president of Texaco.
of course, it didn stop with Little league -- there were
hunting trips, swim meets, tennis lessons and lots of fishing.
4
There's one great drawback to fishing with your kids -- they keep
you honest. I'm reminded of a story about that great Missourian,
Mark Twain. One time Twain snuck off to do some fishing. It was
off-season -- which is why he had to sneak around. But on the
train back home, he couldn't resist bragging to the fellow next
to him. After he was done describing all the fish he'd caught,
Twain asked the guy what he did for a living. The reply: "I'm
the state game warden -- who are you?" Twain almost swallowed
his cigar. "Sir," he said, "I'm the biggest darn liar in the
whole United States."
Twain was stretching it a bit, but there's no stretching how
much these games mean to fans and competitors alike. I like your
motto: "Show me what you're made of." ((That's quite a
difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up.")) Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your tids will use long
after you're gone.
of course
the American family is under seige today
from
so many forces. But I have a plan
...
to use government
to
help keep families together.
5
Last year
I signed a new law
that helps parents choose
quality day care. Whether it's a school
or relatives house
or a local church
working parents ought to be able to
choose where their children will be cared for.
And what about older kids
who want to go to college
but
cannot afford tuition?
Just yesterday
I signed a new law
expanding college
financial aid
especially for middle-class families who are
squeezed by rising costs.
To me
it's pretty simple. Whether your parents worked the
farm
or toiled in the steel mill
or fried chicken in a
restaurant
you should be able to climb the ladder of
education
and reach your dreams!
This is what we've done
but it's just the beginning.
We're advancing ideas to make buying homes ore affordable
and to increase the tax exemption for children.
And for families on welfare
we want to create incentives for
them not to fall apart
but to stick together.
6
This morning I met with your great governor John Ashcroft and
some of your state's outstanding leaders
to get more ideas on
what we can do to put the family back in the winners circle./
I've gone on a little longer than I wanted. I'm worried that
Vernon Kennedy of Mendon may pick up his javelin
and "show
me" I've been talking too long.
Let me just say that the family remains our most potent weapon as
a nation. America will always be first
so long as we put the
family first.
Here in Columbia I think of one of your favorite sons, a=
graduate of Hickman High who went on to make quite a name for
himself -- Sam Walton. Sam was a great achiever, of course, but
he always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
gave to the world. And that's why he made sure, in his words,
that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift."
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
Document No. 339317ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
7/21/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 7/22/92 3:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
SUBJECT:
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - 7/24/92
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN N/C
PETERSMEYER N/C
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
X
PROVOST
CALIO
NIC
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY N/C
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122
x2930, no later than 3:00 pm., WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
calledat 2Pm MK
Called at 3PM mk
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
July 17, 1992
22 JUL P5: 20
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
XX:XX
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
Columbia -- this is one Lion's Den I'm always happy to walk into.
I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're-all here toado
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing is not to win but to take
part
not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is all of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendon, is 85 years young. I understand Mr. Kennedy specializes
in throwing javelins -- I may ask him to join me on the campaign
trail.
I'm particularly pleased to hear of the many families who'll
be competing over the next few days. The Bohmonts, for example,
have come from Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of
haying season, so dad Terry couldn't make it -- but Cindy Bohmont
2
is here with four of her kids to participate in the shooting
competitions.
Listen to what Mrs. Bohmont says: "It's so easy these days
for family members to be doing their own things. We work hard to
do things as a family. We work hard and we play hard. " That
sounds like a Missouri family to me.
I think I can relate. Family sports have always been a big
part of the Bush family life. I remember, way back on the plains
of West Texas, coaching my sons' Little League teams -- and I
know Barbara remembers, too, although maybe not so fondly. She
spent so much time carpooling our kids, we'd get thank-you notes
from the president of Exxon.
of course, it didn't stop with Little League -- there were
hunting trips, swim meets, tennis lessons and lots of fishing.
There's one great drawback to fishing with your kids -- they keep
you honest. I'm reminded of a story about that great Missourian,
Mark Twain. One time Twain snuck off to do some fishing. It was
off-season -- which is why he had to sneak around. But on the
train back home, he couldn't resist bragging to the fellow next
to him. After he was done describing all the fish he'd caught,
Twain asked the guy what he did for a living. The reply: "I'm
the state game warden -- who are you?" Twain almost swallowed
his cigar. "Sir," he said, "I'm the biggest damn liar in the
whole United States."
Twain was stretching it a bit, but there's no stretching how
much these games mean to fans and competitors alike. I like your
3
motto: "Show me what you're made of. " ((That's quite a
difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up. Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your kids will use long
after you're gone.
Now, there are a lot of pessimists out there -- talking
about a country past her prime. Well, that's not the America I
know. And that's not the America I see today. You prove the
pessimists wrong -- you prove America is a rising nation, with
her best days still ahead.
Don't get me wrong: America faces great challenges -- how to
educate our kids, how to compete in a global economy, how to
expand opportunity for every American. But we also hold the
solutions right at hand -- as close as home itself. It all
starts with the American family. I've lived long enough, and
seen enough of this country, to know that no problem is too big
for Americans to overcome. America will always be first, so long
as we put the family first.
Here in Columbia I think of one of your favorite sons, a
graduate of Hickman High who went on to make quite a name for
himself -- Sam Walton. Sam was a great achiever, of course, but
he always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
4
gave to the world. And that's why he made sure, in his words,
that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift."
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now-I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
#:
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 12/13/22 P3: 10 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 7/22/92 3:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
SUBJECT:
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - - 7/24/92
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
PROVOST
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122
x2930, no later than 3:00 pm., WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
n/c
PK
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
July 17, 1992
2 JUL 21 P5: 20
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
XX:XX
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
Columbia -- this is one Lion's Den I'm always happy to walk into.
I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're all here to do
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing is not to win but to take
part
... not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is all of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendon, is 85 years young. I understand Mr. Kennedy specializes
in throwing javelins -- I may ask him to join me on the campaign
trail.
I'm particularly pleased to hear of the many families who'll
be competing over the next few days. The Bohmonts, for example,
have come from Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of
haying season, so dad Terry couldn't make it -- but Cindy Bohmont
3
motto: "Show me what you're made of. " ((That's quite a
difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up.")) Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your kids will use long
after you're gone.
Now, there are a lot of pessimists out there -- talking
about a country past her prime. Well, that's not the America I
know. And that's not the America I see today. You prove the
pessimists wrong -- you prove America is a rising nation, with
her best days still ahead.
Don't get me wrong: America faces great challenges -- how to
educate our kids, how to compete in a global economy, how to
expand opportunity for every American. But we also hold the
solutions right at hand -- as close as home itself. It all
starts with the American family. I've lived long enough, and
seen enough of this country, to know that no problem is too big
for Americans to overcome. America will always be first, so long
as we put the family first.
Here in Columbia I think of one of your favorite sons, a
graduate of Hickman High who went on to make quite a name for
himself -- Sam Walton. Sam was a great achiever, of course, but
he always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
4
gave to the world. And that's why he made sure, in his words,
that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift."
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
# # #
Document No. 339317ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
7/21/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 7/22/92 3:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
SUBJECT:
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - 7/24/92
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
PROVOST
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122
x2930, no later than 3:00 pm., WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Slo comments
(R.Brody May respond
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
at a later Time)
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
July 17, 1992
:2 JUL 21 P5: 20
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
XX:XX
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
Columbia -- this is one Lion's Den I'm always happy to walk into.
I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're all here to do
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing is not to win but to take
part
...
not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is all of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendon, is 85 years young. I understand Mr. Kennedy specializes
in throwing javelins -- I may ask him to join me on the campaign
trail.
I'm particularly pleased to hear of the many families who'll
be competing over the next few days. The Bohmonts, for example,
have come from Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of
haying season, so dad Terry couldn't make it -- but Cindy Bohmont
2
is here with four of her kids to participate in the shooting
competitions.
Listen to what Mrs. Bohmont says: "It's so easy these days
for family members to be doing their own things. We work hard to
do things as a family. We work hard and we play hard. " That
sounds like a Missouri family to me.
I think I can relate. Family sports have always been a big
part of the Bush family life. I remember, way back on the plains
of West Texas, coaching my sons' Little League teams -- and I
know Barbara remembers, too, although maybe not so fondly. She
spent so much time carpooling our kids, we'd get thank-you notes
from the president of Exxon.
of course, it didn't stop with Little League -- there were
hunting trips, swim meets, tennis lessons and lots of fishing.
There's one great drawback to fishing with your kids -- they keep
you honest. I'm reminded of a story about that great Missourian,
Mark Twain. One time Twain snuck off to do some fishing. It was
off-season -- which is why he had to sneak around. But on the
train back home, he couldn't resist bragging to the fellow next
to him. After he was done describing all the fish he'd caught,
Twain asked the guy what he did for a living. The reply: "I'm
the state game warden -- who are you?" Twain almost swallowed
his cigar. "Sir," he said, "I'm the biggest damn liar in the
whole United States."
Twain was stretching it a bit, but there's no stretching how
much these games mean to fans and competitors alike. I like your
3
motto: "Show me what you're made of." ((That's quite a
difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up.")) Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your kids will use long
after you're gone.
Now, there are a lot of pessimists out there -- talking
about a country past her prime. Well, that's not the America I
know. And that's not the America I see today. You prove the
pessimists wrong -- you prove America is a rising nation, with
her best days still ahead.
Don't get me wrong: America faces great challenges -- how to
educate our kids, how to compete in a global economy, how to
expand opportunity for every American. But we also hold the
solutions right at hand -- as close as home itself. It all
starts with the American family. I've lived long enough, and
seen enough of this country, to know that no problem is too big
for Americans to overcome. America will always be first, so long
as we put the family first.
Here in Columbia I think of one of your favorite sons, a
graduate of Hickman High who went on to make quite a name for
himself -- Sam Walton. Sam was a great achiever, of course, but
he always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
4
gave to the world. And that's why he made sure, in his words,
that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift."
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
#
#
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Document No. 339317ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
7/21/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 7/22/92 3:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
SUBJECT:
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - 7/24/92
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
PROVOST
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122
x2930, no later than 3:00 pm., WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
TO:
DAN MCGROARTY
July 23, 1992
The NSC staff concurs with the presidential remarks as amended.
Brent Scowcroft
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
CC: Phillip D. Brady
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
July 17, 1992
2 JUL 21 P5: 20
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
XX:XX
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
Columbia -- this is one Lion's Den I'm always happy to walk into.
I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're all here to do
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing is not to win but to take
part not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is all of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendon, is 85 years young. I understand Mr. Kennedy specializes
in throwing javelins -- I may ask him to join me on the campaign
trail.
I'm particularly pleased to hear of the many families who'll
be competing over the next few days. The Bohmonts, for example,
have come from Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of
haying season, so dad Terry couldn't make it --- but Cindy Bohmont
2
is here with four of her kids to participate in the shooting
competitions.
Listen to what Mrs. Bohmont says: "It's so easy these days
for family members to be doing their own things. We work hard to
do things as a family. We work hard and we play hard." That
sounds like a Missouri family to me.
I think I can relate. Family sports have always been a big
part of the Bush family life. I remember, way back on the plains
of West Texas, coaching my sons' Little League teams -- and I
know Barbara remembers, too, although maybe not so fondly. She
spent so much time carpooling our kids, we'd get thank-you notes
from the president of Exxon.
of course, it didn't stop with Little League -- there were
hunting trips, swim meets, tennis lessons and lots of fishing.
There's one great drawback to fishing with your kids -- they keep
you honest. I'm reminded of a story about that great Missourian,
Mark Twain. One time Twain snuck off to do some fishing. It was
off-season -- which is why he had to sneak around. But on the
train back home, he couldn't resist bragging to the fellow next
to him. After he was done describing all the fish he'd caught,
Twain asked the guy what he did for a living. The reply: "I'm
the state game warden -- who are you?" Twain almost swallowed
his cigar. "Sir," he said, "I'm the biggest damn liar in the
whole United States."
Twain was stretching it a bit, but there's no stretching how
much these games mean to fans and competitors alike. I like your
3
motto: "Show me what you're made of. " ((That's quite a
difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up.")) Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your kids will use long
after you're gone.
Now, there are a lot of pessimists out there -- talking
about a country past her prime. Well, that's not the America I
know. And that's not the America I see today. You prove the
pessimists wrong -- you prove America is a rising nation, with
her best days still ahead.
Don't get me wrong: America faces great challenges -- (how
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he always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
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that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift."
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you.
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
SUBJECT:
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - 7/24/92
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
PROVOST
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122
x2930, no later than 3:00 pm., WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
July 17, 1992
? JUL 21 P5: 20
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
XX:XX
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
Columbia -- this is one Lion's Den I'm always happy to walk into.
I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're all here to do
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing is not to win but to take
part not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is all of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendon, is 85 years young. I understand Mr. Kennedy specializes
in throwing javelins -- I may ask him to join me on the campaign
trail.
I'm particularly pleased to hear of the many families who'll
be competing over the next few days. The Bohmonts, for example,
have come from Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of
haying season, so dad Terry couldn't make it -- but Cindy Bohmont
2
is here with four of her kids to participate in the shooting
competitions.
Listen to what Mrs. Bohmont says: "It's so easy these days
for family members to be doing their own things. We work hard to
do things as a family. We work hard and we play hard.' That
sounds like a Missouri family to me.
I think I can relate. Family sports have always been a big
part of the Bush family life. I remember, way back on the plains
)of West Texas, coaching my sons' Little League teams -- and I
know Barbara remembers, too, although maybe not so fondly. She
spent so much time carpooling our kids, we got get thank-you notes
from the president of Exxon.
of course, it didn't stop with Little League -- there were
hunting trips, swim meets, tennis lessons and lots of fishing.
There's one great drawback to fishing with your kids -- they keep
you honest. I'm reminded of a story about that great Missourian,
Mark Twain. One time Twain snuck off to do some fishing. It was
off-season -- which is why he had to sneak around. But on the
train back home, he couldn't resist bragging to the fellow next
to him. After he was done describing all the fish he'd caught,
Twain asked the guy what he did for a living. The reply: "I'm
the state game warden -- who are you?" Twain almost swallowed
his cigar. "Sir," he said, "I'm the biggest damn liar in the
whole United States."
Twain was stretching it a bit, but there's no stretching how
much these games mean to fans and competitors alike. I like your
JFACHECK
motto: "Show me what you're made of." ((That's quite a
difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up.")) Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your kids will use long
after you're gone.
Now, there are a lot of pessimists out there -- talking
about a country past her prime. Well, that's not the America I
know. And that's not the America I see today. You prove the
pessimists wrong -- you prove America is a rising nation, with
her best days still ahead.
Don't get me wrong: America faces great challenges -- how to
educate our kids, how to compete in a global economy, how to
expand opportunity for every American. But we also hold the
solutions right at hand -- as close as home itself. It all
starts with the American family. I've lived long enough, and
seen enough of this country, to know that no problem is too big
for Americans to overcome. America will always be first, so long
as we put the family first.
Here in Columbia I think of one of your favorite sons, a
graduate of Hickman High who went on to make quite a name for
himself -- Sam Walton. Sam was a great achiever, of course, but
he always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
4
gave to the world. And that's why he made sure, in his words,
that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift. "
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
...
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 22, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Show-Me State Games
We have reviewed the attached remarks and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
92 JUL 23 All 26
Document No. 339317ss
JMH
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
-RN
DATE:
7/21/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: WED. 7/22/92 3:00 pm
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
SUBJECT:
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - - 7/24/92
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
PROVOST
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122
x2930, no later than 3:00 pm., WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Ferguson/Grossman)
July 17, 1992
? JUL 21 P5: 20
SHOWME
Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SHOW-ME STATE GAMES
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992
XX:XX
(Acknowledgments) It's a great pleasure to be back in
NOTE: MISSOURI'S MASCOT IS THE THER NOT THE LION. I
Columbia -- this is one Lion's Den I'm always happy to walk into.
I want to congratulate Gov. Ashcroft, all the staff and
volunteers for doing such a great job putting the Show-Me State
Games together. My heartiest congratulations go to all of you
competitors.
These games are now in their seventh year, but the spirit
behind them is as old as America herself. You're all here to do
your best in tough, honest competition. The Olympic creed says
it best: "The most important thing is not to win but to take
part
not to have conquered but to have fought well."
You come from all parts of the state, from all walks of
life, from every age group. Your youngest competitor, Aaron
Chartier, from right here in Columbia, is all of four years old.
He's a swimmer. Your oldest competitor, Vernon Kennedy of
Mendon, is 85 years young. I understand Mr. Kennedy specializes
in throwing javelins -- I may ask him to join me on the campaign
trail.
I'm particularly pleased to hear of the many families who'll
be competing over the next few days. The Bohmonts, for example,
have come from Sparta to join in the games. It's the middle of
haying season, so dad Terry couldn't make it -- but Cindy Bohmont
2
is here with four of her kids to participate in the shooting
competitions.
Listen to what Mrs. Bohmont says: "It's so easy these days
for family members to be doing their own things. We work hard to
do things as a family. We work hard and we play hard." That
sounds like a Missouri family to me.
I think I can relate. Family sports have always been a big
part of the Bush family life. I remember, way back on the plains
of West Texas, coaching my sons' Little League teams -- and I
know Barbara remembers, too, although maybe not so fondly. She
spent so much time carpooling our kids, we'd get thank-you notes
from the president of Exxon.
of course, it didn't stop with Little League -- there were
hunting trips, swim meets, tennis lessons and lots of fishing.
There's one great drawback to fishing with your kids -- they keep
you honest. I'm reminded of a story about that great Missourian,
Mark Twain. One time Twain snuck off to do some fishing. It was
off-season -- which is why he had to sneak around. But on the
train back home, he couldn't resist bragging to the fellow next
to him. After he was done describing all the fish he'd caught,
Twain asked the guy what he did for a living. The reply: "I'm
the state game warden -- who are you?" Twain almost swallowed
his cigar. "Sir," he said, "I'm the biggest damn liar in the
whole United States."
Twain was stretching it a bit, but there's no stretching how
much these games mean to fans and competitors alike. I like your
3
motto: "Show me what you're made of." ((That's quite a
difference from life back in Washington, where the motto is more
like: "Show me what you've made up.")) Sports are about
character -- about shaping character and nourishing it. When you
take the time to teach your son to shoot a bulls' eye, or teach
your daughter to throw a strike, you're teaching more than a
skill: you're teaching values like perseverence, sportsmanship,
motivation, effort -- priceless gifts your kids will use long
after you're gone.
Now, there are a lot of pessimists out there -- talking
about a country past her prime. Well, that's not the America I
know. And that's not the America I see today. You prove the
pessimists wrong -- you prove America is a rising nation, with
her best days still ahead.
Don't get me wrong: America faces great challenges -- how to
educate our kids, how to compete in a global economy, how to
expand opportunity for every American. But we also hold the
solutions right at hand -- as close as home itself. It all
starts with the American family. I've lived long enough, and
seen enough of this country, to know that no problem is too big
for Americans to overcome. America will always be first, so long
as we put the family first.
Here in Columbia I think of one of your favorite sons, a
graduate of Hickman High who went on to make quite a name for
himself -- Sam Walton. Sam was a great achiever, of course, but
he always knew that his greatest legacy would be the children he
4
gave to the world. And that's why he made sure, in his words,
that his "kids received your everyday heartland upbringing, based
on the same old bedrock values; a belief in the importance of
hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift." If
I know that in this sophisticated age, some people might
find those home-truths a little corny. I don't -- and I know you
don't either. We know what Sam Walton knew: Fashions come and
go, but the old bedrock values never go out of style.
And now I'll lead the athletes in the Olympic oath
Thank you for your inspiring example. God bless you, and
God bless the United States of America.
#
#
#
SHOW-ME STATE GAMES \ COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1992 \ 4:30 P.M.
GOVERNOR ASHCROFT. MAYOR MARY ANNE MCCOLLEM.
GARY
FILBERT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SHOW-ME STATE GAMES.
DR. JERRY BROUDER, CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
MISSOURI. LET ME THANK MISS MISSOURI, STEPHANIE
PATTERSON, FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND THE YOUNG
SCOUTS, JORDAN RENTSCHLER AND GREG MEES, FOR THE PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE.
- 2 -
IT'S A GREAT PLEASURE TO BE BACK IN COLUMBIA -- THIS IS
ONE TIGER'S DEN I'M ALWAYS HAPPY TO WALK INTO. I WANT
TO CONGRATULATE Gov. ASHCROFT, ALL THE STAFF AND
VOLUNTEERS FOR DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB PUTTING THE SHOW-
ME STATE GAMES TOGETHER. MY HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
GO TO ALL OF YOU COMPETITORS.
THESE GAMES ARE NOW IN THEIR SEVENTH YEAR, BUT THE
SPIRIT BEHIND THEM IS AS OLD AS AMERICA HERSELF.
- 3 -
YOU'RE ALL HERE TO DO YOUR BEST IN TOUGH, HONEST
COMPETITION. THE OLYMPIC CREED SAYS IT BEST: "THE
MOST IMPORTANT THING IS NOT TO WIN BUT TO TAKE PART
...
NOT TO HAVE CONQUERED BUT TO HAVE FOUGHT WELL."
You COME FROM ALL PARTS OF THE STATE, FROM ALL
WALKS OF LIFE, FROM EVERY AGE GROUP. YOUR YOUNGEST
COMPETITOR, AARON CHARTIER, FROM RIGHT HERE IN
COLUMBIA, IS ALL OF FOUR YEARS OLD. HE'S A SWIMMER.
- 4 -
YOUR OLDEST COMPETITOR, VERNON KENNEDY OF MENDON, IS 85
YEARS YOUNG. I UNDERSTAND MR. KENNEDY SPECIALIZES IN
THROWING JAVELINS -- MAYBE I'LL ASK HIM To JOIN ME ON
THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
THIS YEAR'S SHOW-ME GAMES TAKE PLACE AT A MOMENTOUS
MOMENT IN HISTORY. WHILE YOU ARE WARMING UP AND
WORKING OUT
OUR OLYMPIC ATHLETES WILL BE DOING THE
...
SAME IN BARCELONA.
- 5 -
THEY'LL BE COMPETING AGAINST LONG JUMPERS FROM CROATIA
SLOVENIAN BOXERS
...
LITHUANIAN BASKETBALL PLAYERS
AND POLE VAULTERS FROM THE UNIFIED TEAM.
THESE PLACES DIDN'T EVEN BREATHE FREE
...
JUST FOUR
YEARS AGO.
THE SIMPLE FACT IS ... THE COLD WAR IS OVER. WE
WON. THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD SAID
...
SHOW ME AN
IDEOLOGY THAT WORKS? SHOW ME A WAY OF LIFE I CAN ASPIRE
To? GUESS WHAT? WE SHOWED THEM."
- 6 -
I'M RUNNING FOR A SECOND TERM
BECAUSE I
...
BELIEVE THAT NOW THAT WE HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD
...
WE
CAN CHANGE AMERICA.
You SEE
...
THE NEW WORLD BRINGS BOTH CHALLENGES
AND OPPORTUNITIES.
THE QUESTION IS WHETHER WE CAN COMPETE
...
NOW
THAT MORE AND MORE NATIONS ARE PLAYING OUR GAME.
- 7 -
ONCE WE WIN THIS COMPETITION
...
AND WE WILL
...
OUR CHILDREN WILL ENJOY PROSPERITY THAT WE CANNOT
IMAGINE. I BELIEVE THAT.
COMPETING IN THIS NEW WORLD IS NOT GOING TO BE
EASY. IT WILL REQUIRE THAT WE CHANGE OUR WAY OF DOING
BUSINESS.
- 8 -
WHILE I PROMISE NOT TO GIVE A POLITICAL SPEECH
TODAY
I DO WANT TO SAY THAT ONE OF MY TOP THREE
PRIORITIES
...
IS TO STRENGTHEN AND RESTORE THE
BUILDING BLOCK OF OUR NATION --- THE AMERICAN FAMILY.
THESE "SHOW ME" GAMES MIGHT AS WELL BE CALLED
"THE FAMILY GAMES." I KNOW OF THE BOHMONTS, FOR
EXAMPLE, WHO HAVE COME TO SPARTA TO JOIN IN THE GAMES.
- 9 -
IT'S THE MIDDLE OF HAYING SEASON, so DAD TERRY COULDN'T
MAKE IT -- BUT CINDY BOHMONT IS HERE WITH FOUR OF HER
KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOOTING COMPETITIONS.
LISTEN TO WHAT MRS. BOHMONT SAYS: "IT's so EASY
THESE DAYS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO BE DOING THEIR OWN
THINGS. WE WORK HARD TO DO THINGS AS A FAMILY. WE
WORK HARD AND WE PLAY HARD." THAT SOUNDS LIKE A
MISSOURI FAMILY TO ME.
- 10 -
I CAN RELATE. FAMILY SPORTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A BIG
PART OF THE BUSH FAMILY LIFE. I REMEMBER, WAY BACK ON
THE PLAINS OF WEST TEXAS, COACHING MY SONS' LITTLE
LEAGUE TEAMS -- AND I KNOW BARBARA REMEMBERS, Too,
ALTHOUGH MAYBE NOT so FONDLY. SHE SPENT so MUCH TIME
CARPOOLING OUR KIDS, WE'D GET THANK-YOU NOTES FROM THE
PRESIDENT OF TEXACO.
- 11 -
OF COURSE, IT DIDN'T STOP WITH LITTLE LEAGUE --
THERE WERE HUNTING TRIPS, SWIM MEETS, TENNIS LESSONS
AND LOTS OF FISHING. THERE'S ONE GREAT DRAWBACK TO
FISHING WITH YOUR KIDS -- THEY KEEP YOU HONEST. I'M
REMINDED OF A STORY ABOUT THAT GREAT MISSOURIAN, MARK
TWAIN. ONE TIME TWAIN SNUCK OFF TO DO SOME FISHING.
IT WAS OFF-SEASON -- WHICH IS WHY HE HAD TO SNEAK
AROUND. BUT ON THE TRAIN BACK HOME, HE COULDN'T RESIST
BRAGGING TO THE FELLOW NEXT TO HIM.
- 12 -
AFTER HE WAS DONE DESCRIBING ALL THE FISH HE'D CAUGHT,
TWAIN ASKED THE GUY WHAT HE DID FOR A LIVING. THE
REPLY: "I'm THE STATE GAME WARDEN -- WHO ARE YOU?"
TWAIN ALMOST SWALLOWED HIS CIGAR. "SIR," HE SAID, "I'M
THE BIGGEST DARN LIAR IN THE WHOLE UNITED STATES."
TWAIN WAS STRETCHING IT A BIT, BUT THERE'S NO
STRETCHING HOW MUCH THESE GAMES MEAN TO FANS AND
COMPETITORS ALIKE. I LIKE YOUR MOTTO: "SHOW ME WHAT
YOU'RE MADE OF."
- 13 -
((THAT'S QUITE A DIFFERENCE FROM LIFE BACK IN
WASHINGTON, WHERE THE MOTTO IS MORE LIKE: "SHOW ME WHAT
YOU'VE MADE UP.")) SPORTS ARE ABOUT CHARACTER -- ABOUT
SHAPING CHARACTER AND NOURISHING IT. WHEN YOU TAKE THE
TIME TO TEACH YOUR SON TO SHOOT A BULLS' EYE, OR TEACH
YOUR DAUGHTER TO THROW A STRIKE, YOU'RE TEACHING MORE
THAN A SKILL: YOU'RE TEACHING VALUES LIKE PERSEVERENCE,
SPORTSMANSHIP, MOTIVATION, EFFORT -- PRICELESS GIFTS
YOUR KIDS WILL USE LONG AFTER YOU'RE GONE.
- 14 -
OF COURSE
THE AMERICAN FAMILY IS UNDER SEIGE
...
TODAY
FROM so MANY FORCES. BUT I HAVE A PLAN
TO USE GOVERNMENT
...
TO HELP KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER.
LAST YEAR
I SIGNED A NEW LAW
...
THAT HELPS
PARENTS CHOOSE QUALITY DAY CARE. WHETHER IT'S A SCHOOL
OR RELATIVES HOUSE
...
OR A LOCAL CHURCH
WORKING PARENTS OUGHT TO BE ABLE TO CHOOSE WHERE THEIR
CHILDREN WILL BE CARED FOR.
- 15 -
AND WHAT ABOUT OLDER KIDS
...
WHO WANT TO GO TO
COLLEGE
BUT CANNOT AFFORD TUITION?
...
JUST YESTERDAY
I SIGNED A NEW LAW
...
EXPANDING
...
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
...
ESPECIALLY FOR MIDDLE-CLASS
FAMILIES WHO ARE SQUEEZED BY RISING COSTS.
- 16 -
To ME
...
IT'S PRETTY SIMPLE. WHETHER YOUR PARENTS
WORKED THE FARM
...
OR TOILED IN THE STEEL MILL
...
OR
FRIED CHICKEN IN A RESTAURANT
...
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE
TO CLIMB THE LADDER OF EDUCATION
...
AND REACH YOUR
DREAMS!
THIS IS WHAT WE'VE DONE
...
BUT IT'S JUST THE
BEGINNING.