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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1982
Dear Mrs. Brown:
Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate having
the opportunity to review your comments and proposals
concerning Federal policies and programs in the field
of education.
As you may know, in his State of the Union Address
President Reagan reaffirmed his commitment to seek the
elimination of the Department of Education as a Cabinet
level agency. Currently the President and the members
of his Administration are developing proposals to sub-
mit to Congress which would accomplish this result.
Again, thank you for your letter. You can be sure that
your views will be brought to the attention of the ap-
propriate Administration officials.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. Judie Brown
President
American Life Lobby, Inc.
Post Office Box 490
Stafford, VA 22554
ALL
AMERICAN LIFE LOBBY INC.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 490. STAFFORD. VA 22554
OFFICES: ROUTE "6. BOX 162-F, STAFFORD, VA 22554
(703) 659-4171
METRO DC 690-2049
GOVERNMENT LIAISON OFFICE: 6B LIBRARY COURT SE (CAPITOL HILL) WASHINGTON, DC 20003 (202) 546-5551
January 29, 1982
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
20500
Dear Mr. Deaver,
After extensively researching the issue, the American Life Lobby can
come to only one conclusion: the Department of Education can and
should be dismantled! The functions currently performed by DoE are
not, to say the least, helping the children of our nation. While pro-
ficiency in the basic math and communication skills continues to fall,
promiscuity and its attendant side-effects continues to rise as the
DoE continues to emphasize values-clarification and sex-education
programs over the 'basics'.
A.L.L. continues to support the President's campaign pledge to totally
eliminate the DoE, and we urge you not to seek some 'compromise' stand
in the establishment of any successor organization. Any such successor
agency would simply, in future Administrations, reverse the policies
established in this one and undo all the progress made in the past and
coming years.
We support those proposals, including tuition tax-credits, which would
return educational control to the families and the communities. We
further support the block-grant program and suggest that it be expanded
so as to allow the states maximum flexibility in determining their own
funding priorities.
Finally, we urge the elimination of funding for "advocacy" groups that
are fighting for the continuation of the status quo, specifically the
NEA Foundation and N.O.W. There is no point in providing Federal funds
to those groups most opposed to this Administration's goals and that
are using taxpayer dollars to counter its efforts.
Most emphatically, avoid the trap of supporting any DoE "successor"
organization or foundation.
Jusipa With God for Life,
Mrs. Judie Brown
President
A.L.L.
for God, for Life, for the Family, for the Nation"
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1982
Dear Father Bryce:
Thank you for your recent message. I appreciate the interest
which prompted you to write.
There is no institution more vital to our nation's strength
and vitality than the American family. Since ancient times
philosophers have recognized that the seeds of personal
character are planted and the roots of public virtue first
nourished within the family. It is within this most basic
of social institutions where we receive instruction in those
values which will shape our private and public lives and
our public citizenship.
I am grateful to have the opportunity to review your comments
and proposals concerning parental rights. You can be sure
that they will be brought to the attention of the appropriate
members of the Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Reverend Edward M. Bryce
Director
Bishops' Committee for Pro-Life Activities
1312 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
BISHOPS' COMMITTEE FOR PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES
1312 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005
202/659-6673
January 28, 1982
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I am writing to express my support for the proposed regulation
requiring parental notification for services provided to minors
through federally-funded family planning programs.
As currently administered these programs in effect exclude
parents from an important area of concern for their adolescent
children. From a public health standpoint alone, common sense
demands that parents be kept informed of their children's use of
potentially hazardous contraceptive drugs or devices.
I understand that some others do not consider this regula-
tion as going far enough. I agree with them that federal involve-
ment in family planning programs for unmarried teenagers is, in
and of itself, an intrusion into the parent-child relationship
which is highly questionable. Likewise, I have serious moral
questions about the whole area of concern. Nevertheless, Congress
has already approved a family planning program, which provides for
encouragement of parental involvement. I would think that simple
notification of the parents would be a minimal requirement for
permitting, let alone encouraging, any significant amount of pa-
rental involvement. To leave the decision as to notification
entirely to the teenager is once again to assume that he or she,
and not the parents, is the sole agent capable of making a respon-
sible decision on the matter. The regulation currently proposed
is a step in the right direction, and I urge that it be adopted.
Sincerely yours,
Edward M. Byce
Reverend Edward M. Bryce
Director
EMB: tdm
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1982
Dear Mr. Clymer:
Thank you for your recent message. I appreciate your
support for the President and your concern for the
success of his Administration.
Throughout his campaign, and during his first year in
office, President Reagan has emphasized the need to put
America back to work. His Program for Economic Recovery
marks a bold change in policy aimed at reducing infla-
tion and providing incentives for real economic growth.
By reducing Federal expenditures and by providing incen-
tives to industrial and commercial expansion through tax
reductions and deregulation, we can make our economy
stronger and more prosperous.
You may be interested to know that in his State of the
Union Address, President Reagan reaffirmed his support
for Free Enterprise Zones.
Again, thank you for your letter. You can be sure that
your comments will be brought to the attention of the
appropriate members of the Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. John M. Clymer
602 West Wabash Avenue
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
John M. Clymer
David
602 West Wabash Avenue
Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933
andern
January 25, 1982
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Unemployment is beginning to take on the appearance of a
virtually insurmountable hurdle which must be cleared if we
Republicans are to have any hope of expanding our corps of
elected office holders or even preserving the status quo in
the 1982 elections. With each increase in the jobless rate,
our prospects for success grow more dim. If we expect to in-
crease the number of seats in Congress held and of statehouses
controlled by Republicans, the Party and its 1982 candidates
must launch a major offensive against unemployment.
There is substantial economic evidence which shows that
even small increases in unemployment cause staggering in-
creases in the magnitude of the Federal budgetary deficit.
Moreover, as unemployment figures rise, the newsmedia focus
greater attention on the hardships being endured by jobless
workers and their families. None of this bodes well for the
Party in power (ours). Growing deficits have far-reaching
negative psychological effects which typically result in
tighter credit, higher interest rates and higher inflation.
President Reagan's Economic Recovery Act of 1981 repre-
sents the best hope which could possiblly be offered for a
solution to our nation's economic woes. Recent concern over
some people's projections of huge deficits in future years
have frightened many politicians, including Republicans, into
proposing tax increases (euphamistically referred to as "rev-
enue enhancements"). There are few other actions which, if
enacted during a recession, would affect the economy more
adversely than raising tax rates, whether on income or con-
sumption. Put simply, such legislation would pull the rug out
from under the President, the economy, and the American
people.
It might be helpful to note that Prime Minister Margaret
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
January 21, 1982
Page 2
Thatcher's government first cut tax rates, then enacted rev-
enue enhancement measures intended to hold down the deficit.
The resulting economic conditions in Great Britain do not lend
themselves to support of the argument that tax increases would
be good for the American economy now.
Our attention should more properly be focused on unem-
ployment. Each decrease in the unemployment rate of just one
percentage point narrows the gap between government revenues
and outlays by $21 - $27 billion. Moreover, it gets jobless
workers off the television news and out of the newspapers.
Obviously, even a small decrease in' unemployment translates
into a huge political gain for the Republican Party.
Therefore, I recommend that the Party leaders and can-
didates announce at every opportunity that Republicans are
launching a war on unemployment, that our number one goal is
to get Americans back to work. We have already implemented a
complex new economic strategy aimed at stimulating economic
growth which creates new jobs. We must make our message
clear: Republicans deplore poverty and unemployment and are
doing something about it right now.
More attention should be directed toward the concept of
Urban Jobs and Enterprise Zones (emphasize Jobs), whether a
major legislative initiative is undertaken or not. We must
make working people realize that Republicans are designing new
methods of achieving permanent reductions in unemployment to
replace the failed programs of past Democratic administrations
and Congresses.
Success in the 1982 elections is crucial to the country
as well as the Party. By portraying ours as the Party for the
workers and against unemployment, we will realize many
political dividends.
Respectfully yours,
Jun Mclynn
John M. Clymer
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February 9, 1982
MICHAEL R. LEVY
The Honorable
Europe
Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
and Assistant to the
President
Executive Office of the
President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
It was good to see you last Friday and have
the chance to speak to you for a few moments. It was
also good to hear you at the piano for practically
everyone wishes that they had such ability.
If you have any time, I would very much like
to call on you and I assure you I will not stay over
ten minutes. I have two matters I would like to speak
to you about, one on public policy and one covering a
friend. I thought it fair to advise you in advance of
the second matter.
With kindest regards and best wishes for
1982, in which my wife joins,
Yours
sincerely,
AMERICA
hb
July John sherman Cooper
Barber
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1982
Dear Dr. Johnston:
Thank you for your recent letter. I
appreciate the concern which prompted
you to write and want you to know that
your comments will be brought to the
attention of the appropriate members
of the Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Dr. Philip Johnston
Executive Director
CARE
660 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
CARE
660 FIRST AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016 (212) 686-3110
CABLE: PARCELUS N.Y.
FOOD
SINCE 1946
THE WORLD'S MOST NEEDED GIFT
CARE
January 29, 1982
HONORARY PRESIDENT
HAROLD MINER
Congregational Christian
Service Committee, Inc.
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
CHAIRMAN
Assistant to the President and
EDWIN J. WESELY
International Rescue Committee, Inc.
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
PRESIDENT
WALLACE). CAMPBELL
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Cooperative League of the U.S.A.
Washington, DC 20500
SECRETARY
Dr. JAN PAPANEK
American Fund for
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Czechoslovak Refugees, Inc.
TREASURER
PAUL HEBERT
As Executive Director of CARE, I am deeply concerned about the
Credit Union National Assn., Inc.
proposed Executive Order regarding the Combined Federal Campaign.
VICE PRESIDENTS
The Executive Order as written would reduce CARE's income from
TEYMURAZ K. BAGRATION
Tolstoy Foundation, Inc.
the Combined Federal Campaign by half, and the changes in the
SAMUEL E. BUNKER
eligibility criteria as proposed could eliminate CARE from the
National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn.
Campaign entirely. This is in spite of widespread support for
Hon. ROBERT W. HANSEN
CARE which so many federal employees evidence.
Fraternal Order of Eagles
EDWARD H. HOENICKE
Public Member
I am certain that these results were not intended by those who
GEORGE K. KENIEN
drafted the Executive Order and ask that it not be signed by
The International Association
President Reagan as currently drafted. The Order as written
of Lions Clubs
does not reflect well upon the President, whose philosophy so
Mrs. DOROTHY C. KNOX
Pilot Club International
clearly supports the vital role of private voluntary organiza-
tions.
Dr. DENTON LOTZ
Baptist World Relief
Col. G. ERNEST MURRAY
For more than thirty-five years CARE has been the repository of
The Salvation Army
the confidence of the American people and has received substantial
Captain JOHN J. O'DONNELL
and much-needed support from federal employees through the Com-
AFL-CIO
bined Federal Campaign. CARE's hard-nosed and businesslike yet
NORMAN ROSS
Public Member
compassionate approach to meeting human needs represents some of
PATRICIA H. RUSSELL, M.D.
our country's finest efforts in this direction.
MEDICO Advisory Board
Mrs. MARIJO SHIDE
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
General Federation
of Women's Clubs
GEORGE W. STONE
Very truly yours
National Farmers Union
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr. PHILIP JOHNSTON
Dr. Philip Johnston
Executive Director
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1982
Dear Miss Lynn:
Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate having
the opportunity to review your comments and proposals
concerning Federal policies and programs in the field
of education.
As you may know, in his State of the Union Address
President Reagan reaffirmed his commitment to seek the
elimination of the Department of Education as a Cabinet
level agency. Currently the President and the members
of his Administration are developing proposals to sub-
mit to Congress which would accomplish this result.
Again, thank you for your letter. You can be sure that
your views will be brought to the attention of the ap-
propriate Administration officials.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Miss Leone L. Lynn
710 East Kentucky
DeLand, FL 32720
710 East Kentucky
DeLand, Fla 32720
January 31, 1982
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I am most interested in the abolishment of the
Department of Education, rather than to convert
it into a "foundation." I strongly believe that
to abolish the Department is the only solution
feasible and the only means of upgrading education
in America.
I am sending you a copy, enclosed here, of the
letter I have written President Reagan.
Very truly yours,
Leone L. Lynn
Miss Leone L. Lynn
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1982
Dear Friends:
Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate having
the opportunity to review your comments and proposals
concerning Federal policies and programs in the field
of education.
As you may know, in his State of the Union Address
President Reagan reaffirmed his commitment to seek the
elimination of the Department of Education as a Cabinet
level agency. Currently the President and the members
of his Administration are developing proposals to sub-
mit to Congress which would accomplish this result.
Again, thank you for your letter. You can be sure that
your views will be brought to the attention of the appro-
priate Administration officials.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Nelson Family
and Miss Phyllis Beams
Apartment 208
393 Shady Lane
El Cajon, CA 92021
michael K. Deaver
Jan. 28, 1982
Deputy Chief of staff
white House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Sir:
Secretary Bell's proposal to
to a "Foundation" is not in accord
convert the Department of Education
views. with President Reagan's expressed
Senate Bill, S-1821, as proposed
by Senator Quayle is very reasonable
and should be passed.
Please urge the President to
rejest Secretary Bell's proposal.
yours truly,
Sarah nelson
Phyllis Beams
393 shady Lane, Apt.208
351 E.Bradley Ave., # 138
El Cajon, Ca. 92021
El Cajon, Ca. 92021
yreg nelson
Erick nelson
393 shady Lane, Apt. 208
393 shady Lane apt. 208
El Cajon, Ca. 92021
El Cajon, Ca. 92021
(714)-448-0698
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1982
Dear Sister Renee:
Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate the concern
which prompted you to write.
President Reagan supports the provision of tax credits for
parents of students attending private schools as part of
his efforts to afford tax relief to all segments of Ameri-
can society. He believes that tuition tax credits will
provide parents with greater freedom and choice in deciding
the form of education their children will receive.
I was grateful to have the opportunity to review your com-
ments on this topic and want you to know that they will be
brought to the attention of the appropriate members of the
Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Sister Renee Oliver, O.S.U.
Associate Director
Citizens for Educational Freedom
Suite 854
Washington Building
15th and New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
Citizens for Educational Freedom
54
Washington Bldg.
15th and New York Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
Telephone (202) 638-6423
Executive Committee
Dr. Eugene W. Linse, Minn.
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Davidence
Mrs. C. Bradford Lundy, Mich.
President
January 28, 1982
James Condit, Ohio
First Vice President
Victor Solomon, N.Y.
Second Vice President
Robert Hoffman, Ky
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Treasurer
The White House
Mrs. Mae Duggan, Mo.
Secretary
Washington, D.C. 20500
Emile Comar, La.
Dir. of Communications
Robert E. Baldwin
Executive Director
Burnett C. Bauer, Ind.
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Henry J. Bromelkamp, Minn.
Martin Duggan, Mo.
Dr. Philip Elve, Mich.
Citizens for Educational Freedom has long been
Paul C. Mecklenborg. Ohio
James L. J. Pié, Penn.
involved in parents' rights in education. We
William: Todia, Ohio
feel that a basic civil right is being denied
John J. Watson, Penn.
Mrs. Ann Richardson, Tx.
to parents who send their children to private/
religious schools. Tuition tax credits would
in part correct this inequity and we urge that
allowance for tuition tax credits be included
in the forthcoming budget message.
Sincerely,
Sister Rence O liver
Sister Renee Oliver, O.S.U.
Associate Director
gs
Parents Rights, Liberty and Justice in Education
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1982
Dear Mr. Palmer:
Thank you for your recent letter. I
appreciate the time you have taken to
write.
The Reagan Administration welcomes the
thoughtful comments of all Americans
as it seeks to formulate policies in
the best interest of our nation. You
can be sure that your suggestions will
be brought to the attention of the ap-
propriate members of the Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Alfred Palmer
109 West C Street
Beckley, WV 25801
Feb. 3,1982
, all Deaver
white House-
anderson
end Mr. Deaver
Because of deficit spending we are very close
to a national frnancial trauma. This must be avoided.!
Following are my suggestions for avoiding said trauma,
/. Balance the Federal Bunget - yesterday.
3. Put, national debt retirement into the present. budget with
2. no more deficit spending.
a #20 billion figure - yeeterday.
4, Close down the money market.
5- Declare a mositorium on interest.
6, Ray off Certificates of Deposit alphabetically withouterest
7. sceduce government. salaries drastically across the board
We are very close to national financial collapse. Only
drastic emergency measures can save us.
& hope you can convince the President about this.
yours.respectfully
alfred Palmer
109 West e st.-
Beckley, W.Va.
25801
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1982
Dear Mr. Phillippe:
Thank you for your recent letter. I
appreciate the concern which prompted
you to write. You can be sure that
your comments will be brought to the
attention of the appropriate members
of the Administration.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. David E. Phillippe
President
Management Trend Company
Warner Financial Center
Suite 360
5855 Topange Canyon Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Management Trend Company
Quality Investment Real Estate
January 27, 1982
WARNER FINANCIAL CENTER
5855 TOPANGE CANYON BOULEVARD. SUITE 360
WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA 91367
(213) 710-0355
Mr. Michael K. Deaver - Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20050
Dear Mr. Deaver:
The attached letter is part of an ongoing dialogue concerning vital issues and concepts
concerning this Administration. The original of this letter was sent to the President.
Hope for any nearterm turnaround in the economy has been abandoned by a large segment
of the population. Many members of this Administration seem to lack the innovative
attitude and keen free enterprise instincts to motivate Americans to pull together in these
troubled times.
Let's be realistic, our economy has gone from stagnation to retreat into depression while
producing competitors, aided by their governments, are whipping our tail.
Even loyal supporters of this Administration are fast shifting to a view that we may be
faced with three more years of "Jimmy Carter revisited".
It is high time for our government to get behind advanced technology and provide risk
capital financing for innovative new industries and products which are in an R & D or
start-up phase. It is happening in Japan! For instance, the "House 55 Project", a new
low cost housing system was sponsored by the Japanese Government's Ministry of Inter-
national Trade and Industry. Is not affordable housing a matter of concern for the general
wellbeing of our citizens? Yet Sam Pierce's anemic efforts are much too little, too late.
The glib response that housing will improve when the general economy improves is naivte'.
Even when housing production was booming, 80% of potential homebuyers could not afford
new housing. Poor Sam is groping in the dark. HUD is an obvious example of the poor
performance of some areas of this Administration and must be an embarrasment to you.
As an innovative and creative citizen who understands some of the daring steps which
must be taken in housing, I say, we can do better. I encourage you to adopt a bold
policy to revitalize American industry. The time is right to inject new hope!! !
Sincerely yours,
MANAGEMENT TREND COMPANY
David E. Phillippe
President
DEP/ctw
Enclosure
NOTE TO PAT BYE: Mr. Phillippe has written at length many time
to members of the Administration concerning housing programs.
For that reason, I have given a more abreviated acknowledgement
than his letter might otherwise deserve.
--DA
2/6/82
Dear Mr. Phillippe:
Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate
the concern which prompted you to write. You can be sure
that your comments will be brought to the attention of
the appropriate members of the Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MKD
MKD : DA
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 11, 1982
Dear Miller:
I was delighted to learn that you had been
announced as the Chairman of Small Business
and Minority Ownership Committee. I know
you will do an outstanding job.
I note from your letter that you will be in
Washington February 18th. I will be away
from the White House at that time, but look
forward to seeing you in the future.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. R. Miller Hicks
1011 West Eleventh Street
Austin, Texas 78703
February 2, 1982
PERSONAL
Michael K. Detver
Deputy Chief of Staff.
The White House
Washington, D. c. 20500
Dear Mike,
I tried to reach you by telephone, but knowing how busy you are I in
resorting to this letter.
Yesterday, as you may know. a press release from the White House
amounced that President Reagon named No 42 Chairtian, Small Business
and Minority Ownership Committee. 1 an delighted with the appointment
and intend to do an outstanding job.
The assignment appears to come at an opportune time. With the press
accusing the administration of favoring big business, I will serve as
visible evidence that the President is concerned about small business.
1 qualify 11 4 small Bustoessman, having operated this business develop-
next and consulting firm since 1957.
would also hope that to my position I might be helpful in other areas,
such 43, the "coterprise zome" program, problems with the Small Business
Administration, testifying at hearings, etc.
Most of my life I have been involved with the nedia-from owning radio
stations, to speaking engagements, to television fetervies, to serving
as speaker in the Reagan campaign, and to serving as Governor Clements
chief surregate specker in bis successful race.
[ would like to utilize my appointment and media experience to serve **
President. 1 realize that the appointment will only be as important end
affective As I can nake it, and t read your help.
A brief meeting with you and President Reagan to discuss the position
would be most useful. The importance of small business to the American
economy should be given the necessary attention and press coverage.
1011 West Eleventh Street
Austin, Texas 78703
512 477-9696
Michael K. Deaver
February 2, 1982
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If appropriate, I would attend meetings relative to business matters
held in Washington and elsewhere.
Time and expense allowing, I will accept speaking engagements across
the country for the administration, learn of the concerns of business
people and report back, and maybe speak on behalf of Republican candi-
dates.
One area of particular interest to me is to encourage American businesses
to increase exports of goods and services. A number of years ago I CO-
sponsored, with a major bank, an export seminar. I have spent a great
deal of time in Europe and know something of the potential for trade and
investment.
There is an added plus--I am pure of motivation for I do not seek govern-
ment employment, nor have I, or my firm, done business with the federal
government. I do these things because I believe in President Reagan
and the free enterprise system. I suppose I would admit that I do enjoy
the ego trip, as well.
The appointment has created a potential force that, with assistance, can
be most productive. Give me a hand!
Best Miller personal regards,
R. Miller Hicks
RMH/nf
Enclosure
Copy: President Ronald Reagan
P.S. Mike, just after signing this letter I received a call advising
me that I needed to be in Washington for the ceremony at nine
o'clock Thursday morning, February 18, 1982. Maybe I can see
you during this coming trip.
PERSONAL
congrets
February 2, 1982
President Ronald Reagan
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I was just delighted to learn of the White House press release of
yesterday announcing your appointment of me to be Chairman, Small
Business and Minority Ownership Committee.
Enclosed is a copy of my letter to Mike Deaver, dated today, which
is self-explanatory.
Thank you for your confidence in me. I intend to serve in this
capacity with dedication and honor.
Best Miller personal regards,
R. Miller Hicks
RMH/nf
Enclosure
CC: Michael K. Deaver
1011 West Eleventh Street
Austin, Texas 78703
512 477-9696
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 11, 1982
Dear Waller:
Thank you for your supportive letter.
It was certainly appreciated.
I'm sorry you missed the President's
Council on Physical Fitness reception
on February 2nd. It was a very successful
event. We will look forward to having you
at a future White House function.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Waller Taylor II
523 West Sixth Street, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90014
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WALLER TAYLOR II
523 WEST SIXTH STREET. SUITE 1000
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Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
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Dear Mike:
It has been some time since I have seen you
but I hope that your busy schedule would lend itself to
having a brief visit the next time I am in Washington.
Please let me congratulate you on the manner
in which the White House staff is wending its way through
extremely difficult waters. From past experiences I can
more than appreciate the difficulties with which you are
all faced.
I was asked to a reception by the President
and Mrs. Reagan on February 2, in connection with the
President's Council on Physical Fitness. I regret, how-
ever, that due to a special meeting of a Board of Direc-
tors of which I am a member, I had to decline. I told
the Social Secretary that I hoped I would be asked at
some point in time to either attend a dinner or some
other social function at the White House. I have not
attended any such function since President Nixon left
office. I reminded her, and you may or may not remember,
that Margaret Brock and I Co-chaired the first black tie,
candlelight Governor's Ball held at the Century Plaza
Hotel in 1967 for then-Governor Reagan, which to me is
still the most memorable political dinner Los Angeles
has ever had.
I would deeply appreciate it if you could
assist in seeing that I receive a rain check, if at all
possible. I hope to see you soon, and if there is any-
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
January 27, 1982
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thing I can ever do from here to assist the President
or you, please let me know.
With kindest personal regards.
Sincerely,
Waller
WALLER TAYLOR II