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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 19, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Draft Letters of Appreciation From the
President to U.S. Ambassadors Tambs
(Colombia) and Corr (Bolivia)
Richard Darman has asked for comments by 4:00 p.m., Friday,
January 20 on the above-referenced draft letters. Carlton
Turner recommends sending the letters over the President's
signature to our ambassadors to Colombia and Bolivia,
respectively, whom he thinks have been particularly helpful
in the area of narcotics control. The letter to Ambassador
Tambs states that his work in the narcotics field "can
complicate your personal relationships with ranking
Colombian officials " Such a statement from the
President, if it became public, could well precipitate a
crisis in our bilateral relations with Colombia. Both
letters heap praise on the ambassadors, which could be
embarrassing if, for example, the State Department were
planning to demote or reprimand them for poor performance in
areas other than narcotics control. I recommend insisting
that the letters be reviewed by the State Department. The
President is of course free to send such letters, but should
have all pertinent information before doing so.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 19, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING Orig. signed by FFF
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Draft Letters of Appreciation From the
President to U.S. Ambassadors Tambs
(Colombia) and Corr (Bolivia)
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed
letters. We recommend that both letters be reviewed by the
State Department. The statement in the letter to Ambassador
Tambs that "your work in the narcotics field can complicate
your personal relationships with ranking Colombian
officials" could well precipitate a crisis in our bilateral
relations if it is ever made public. The State Department
can also advise whether the proposed praise for these
ambassadors is appropriate in light of their service in
areas other than narcotics control.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 19, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Draft Letters of Appreciation From the
President to U.S. Ambassadors Tambs
(Colombia) and Corr (Bolivia)
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed
letters. We recommend that both letters be reviewed by the
State Department. The statement in the letter to Ambassador
Tambs that "your work in the narcotics field can complicate
your personal relationships with ranking Colombian
officials" could well precipitate a crisis in our bilateral
relations if it is ever made public. The State Department
can also advise whether the proposed praise for these
ambassadors is appropriate in light of their service in
areas other than narcotics control.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 19, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Draft Letters of Appreciation From the
President to U.S. Ambassadors Tambs
(Colombia) and Corr (Bolivia)
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed
letters. We recommend that both letters be reviewed by the
State Department. The statement in the letter to Ambassador
Tambs that "your work in the narcotics filed can complicate
your personal relationships with ranking Colombian
officials" could well precipitate a crisis in our bilateral
relations if it is ever made public. The State Department
can also advise whether the proposed praise for these
ambassadors is appropriate in light of their service in
areas other than narcotics control.
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Document No. 16872255
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
1/19/84
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4:00 p.m. FRIDAY, 1/2
SUBJECT:
LETTERS TO AMBASSADORS TAMBS, OF COLOMBIA, AND CORR, OF BOLIVIA
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
McFARLANE
MEESE
McMANUS
BAKER
MURPHY
DEAVER
OGLESBY
STOCKMAN
ROGERS
DARMAN
P
SPEAKES
FELDSTEIN
SVAHN
FIELDING
VERSTANDIG
FULLER
WHITTLESEY
HERRINGTON
HICKEY
JENKINS
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations on the attached
letters by 4:00 p.m. TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1984.
Thank you.
1984 JAN 19 PM 2:32
RESPONSE:
Richard G. Darman
Assistant to the President
Ext. 2702
retion
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 10, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JACK SVAHN
FROM:
CARLTON TURNER
SUBJECT:
Letters from the President to Ambassadors
Lewis Tambs, Ambassador to Colombia, and Ed Corr, Ambassador to
Bolivia, have each done an excellent job in getting the
governments of Colombia and Bolivia to take a more aggressive
stand against narcotics trafficking.
Colombia's First Lady is speaking out against drug abuse and we
are very close to getting an experimental narcotic plant
eradication program started. Bolivia signed an agreement with
the United States in August 1983 to eradicate coca and to develop
an anti-narcotics enforcement unit; the United States will
provide resources and a crop substitution plan.
The moods of the public in each country against narcotics
trafficking have changed. These Ambassadors have done a
magnificent job even though their lives have been threatened.
Attached are draft letters from the President to each of the
Ambassadors. Jack, I would appreciate you processing these for
clearance.
If you need additional information, please let me know.
Dear Mr. Ambassador:
I want to personally thank you for the work you have done in the
area of narcotics. The very high priority you have given to
narcotics control has had an impact of the flow of narcotics from
Colombia to the United States. Your drive and leadership has
surely impressed the Colombians, whose future actions will affect
the health of countless Americans.
I know that your work in the narcotics field can complicate your
personal relationships with ranking Colombian officials and
sometimes even risk retaliation from the narcotics traffickers.
Your job is unenviable, but necessary.
It is gratifying to see the accomplishments of your fine work.
You exemplify the best of what American diplomacy can bring about
in a field so very important to all of us.
With my sincere appreciation and best wishes,
The Honorable Lewis A. Tambs
Ambassador
American Embassy
Bogota, Colombia
Dear Mr. Ambassador:
I wish to commend you for the outstanding work you are doing to
stem the flow of narcotics from Bolivia to the United States.
Your have involved yourself deeply in the narcotics efforts of the
American Embassy, to the point of becoming the target of
narcotics traffickers. You exemplify the virtues of courage and
devotion to duty, which make me proud to have you as one of my
Ambassadors.
With my sincere appreciation and best wishes,
The Honorable Edwin G. Corr
Ambassador
American Embassy
La Paz, Bolivia
John
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 22, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Letter to
Fortune 1000 Members on Behalf of
Minority Financial Institutions
Richard Darman has asked for comments by May 23 on the
latest (I dare not say last) version of a letter from the
President to Fortune 1000 CEO's concerning private sector
support for minority business enterprises. This is the
fourth draft that has been circulated for comment. You will
recall that the letter reviews the Administration's initia-
tives to promote minority business enterprises, and calls
upon the private sector to join in the effort. This version
changes "targeting government procurements" to "encouraging
government procurements" in the third paragraph, and changes
"a national commitment to encourage private firms to expand
their business activities with minority enterprises" to "a
national commitment to encourage private firms to expand
their opportunities for minority enterprises" in the fifth
paragraph. I have no objection to these changes, or to the
letter itself.
Attachment
Dec. 16 / Administration of Ronald Reagan, 1982
friends, and, yes, family, and they make up
So, to all of you, God bless you and keep
that group that right now we call the unem-
you during this cherished holiday season.
ployed. Their number's greater than it has
And now let's turn on the National Christ-
been for some time past. Still, for every
mas Tree.
unemployed individual there are 9 of us
who do have jobs, and with that ratio of 1
[At this point, the President pressed the
out of 10 in mind, I'd like to make a sugges-
button which lighted the tree, located at the
tion. How about those of us who are em-
Pageant site on the Ellipse, near the White
ployed making sure that those who aren't
House.]
will nevertheless have a merry Christmas.
And there it is. It's lighted.
This is something that needs doing at the
Mrs. Reagan. Pretty.
community level-neighbor helping neigh-
The President. Yes. It's surrounded by 57
bor.
trees for each State and Territory.
The people we're talking about may be
Well, thank you all, and Merry Christmas.
members of your church, brothers and sis-
ters in your local union, or that family
Mrs. Reagan. Merry Christmas.
across the street or down the block in your
neighborhood. Surely between the nine of
Note: The President spoke at 5:45 p.m. in
us, we can find a way to make Christmas
the Rose Garden at the White House.
merry for that one who temporarily can use
our help. But remember, time is growing
short, and Christmas is almost here, which
brings us back to lighting the National
Minority Business Enterprise
Christmas Tree.
Development
This beloved tradition, which began
nearly 50 years ago, has a special symbolism
for our people. It's as if when we light this
Remarks on Signing a Statement Regarding
tree, we light something within ourselves as
Policies and Programs. December 17, 1982
well. And during the Christmas season I
think most Americans do feel a greater
Thank you. Must be a power failure; the
sense of family, friendship, giving, and joy.
light's out on the podium here. Well, I'll try
And there's a special joy in our children at
to turn over in this light here.
this time of year. I've heard from many of
Welcome to the White House, and thank
them recently. I wish Nancy and I could
you for being with us to recognize the vital
personally thank all you children who've
role that minority business plays in this
written in, but I want you to know how
country. Our Nation's 600,000 minority en-
good your cards, letters, and artwork make
terprises represent nearly 5 percent of the
us feel.
nonagricultural business. They also repre-
Now, while Christmas is a time for chil-
sent, I think, social mobility and economic
dren, it's also a time to think of those who
advancement to millions of Americans.
are less fortunate than we are, and let us
Today, in signing this statement, we reaf-
also remember the constant vigil of the
firm our commitment to a healthy economy
families of our missing in action. As we light
in general and to a vibrant and expanding mi-
this Christmas tree, may it light hope in the
nority business opportunity in particular.
hearts of those who are lonely and needy.
We believe that in the last 23 months,
In Ephesians we read that "Each of us
we've taken the steps that will bring the
has been given his gift, his portion of
economic recovery our people want so
Christ's bounty." Well, let us share our
badly.
bounty this Christmas season. Let us offer
Clearly, a general prosperity with growth,
not only our hearts and prayers but a gen-
with low inflation, is the greatest single
erous hand to those who need our help.
thing that this administration or any admin-
And as we light this tree, let us brighten
istration can provide for minority business
the lives of those here at home and around
and minority Americans. Our economy
the world whose Christmas may not be as
building measures, our tax rate cuts, and
glowing and as cheerful as ours.
regulatory reform will spur minority busi-
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Administration of Ronald Reagan, 1982 / Dec. 17
nesses just as they do to the entire business
the minority business procurement objec-
community.
tives in 1983 over those of 1982. Over the
next 3 fiscal years, our goal will be to pur-
In some cases, our program gives minor-
chase some $22 billion directly and indirect-
ity business an even greater boost than per-
ly from minority-owned businesses.
haps is seen at first glance. Our tax rate
reductions, for example, should have a
Increasing the procurement levels can be
major impact on minority business. Since
accomplished on our own, but we can't
the large proportion of minority businesses
forget that enterprise zone legislation-
are proprietorships and partnerships, they
something that promises to do much to en-
report their income as individuals and thus
courage growth in the inner cities-is still
receive the full benefits of the across-the-
tied up on the Hill. I know that Secretary
board tax rate cuts.
Pierce has spoken to you about that and
And these same enterprises will continue
went into detail on this important piece of
to be helped, because the tax rates will be
legislation. But I want to add my feelings
increased-or, I mean, will be indexed, not
that it's about time that we get some action
increased. I don't know how that word
on this job building legislation for the disad-
slipped in-{laughter}-that was a Freudian
vantaged, and we'll continue to press for
slip-laughter}-be indexed after 1984.
action on this vital legislation.
And you know what that means, that no
longer will the government be making a
A great many of the so-called job projects
profit on inflation. Here again, all small
that have been floated around up on the
businessmen are being helped with a mi-
Hill are nothing more than pork-barrel
nority enterprise and full participation.
items under the new name and taking ad-
vantage of unemployment in order to try
Now, early in this century, Teddy Roose-
and get pork-barrel projects for various,
velt said that it ought to be evident to ev-
particular segments of the country. And we
eryone that business has to prosper before
think that the enterprise zones is a real jobs
anybody can get any benefit from it. Well,
program in addition to furthering, to a large
just as the incredible productivity and effi-
extent, minority businesses in the inner
ciency of American business catapulted the
cities. If there's one lesson that we should
standard of living of our people as a whole,
have learned over the last two decades, it is
we believe a thriving minority business
that focusing totally on government as a
community will be instrumental in better-
vehicle for social improvement is the least
ing the lives of those formerly excluded
effective method of improving the lives of
from the prosperity enjoyed by most Ameri-
our people.
cans. In signing this statement, we renew
our pledge that as recovery takes hold,
We're firmly committed to assuring our
we're not leaving anybody behind.
fellow citizens in the minority communities
Back in September, I spoke about this
an equal opportunity to enjoy the profits of
with the members of the National Black
our competitive enterprise system. And
Republican Council. I know that some of
given the proper incentives and a general
you were there. And I said at that time that
environment for economic progress, Ameri-
the administration would soon announce a
can minority businesses can thrive and
program focusing on minority business de-
serve as a mighty engine for social progress.
velopment, including a commitment to in-
And now, I'm going to go over and sign
crease the level of general procurement
that paper, but again, I want to thank you
from minority-owned enterprises-the gen-
all for being here.
eral procurement by the Federal Govern-
ment. And although it's taken longer than
Note: The President spoke at 11:47 a.m. in
expected, today we're making good on that
the East Room at the White House. The
promise. Among the other items detailed in
signing ceremony was attended by repre-
today's statement is a 10-percent increase of
sentatives of the small business community.
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Administration of Ronald Reagan, 1982 / Dec. 17
grantees to achieve a reasonable minority
minority business. But most important are
business participation in contracts let from
the steps to be taken by minority entrepre-
their grants and agreements. This will be
neurs themselves and other private con-
done in a manner consistent with the Ad-
cerns. Recognizing that the realization of
ministration's commitment to the principles
the American Dream is ultimately achieved
of federalism.
in the private marketplace, we can, through
In order to spur private sector involve-
a greater commitment to public and private
ment in minority business development, I
cooperation, help minority Americans to
will ask the business leaders of this country
achieve fuller participation in the market
to work with me to encourage private firms
economy.
to expand their business transactions with
minority enterprises.
Ronald Reagan
I am asking the Vice President's Task
Force on Regulatory Reform to explore op-
portunities for reducing regulatory and
other barriers to small and minority busi-
Fiorello H. La Guardia Memorial Day
ness expansion, and for promoting meaning-
ful entry into the international trade arena.
In order to ensure the success of these
Proclamation 5007. December 17, 1982
Federal Initiatives, I will be issuing a new
Executive Order on Minority Business De-
By the President of the United States
velopment which reaffirms the Federal
of America
commitment. It will prescribe specific poli-
A Proclamation
cies and actions to be taken in these pro-
grams and direct the Interagency Council
December 11, 1982, marked the one hun-
for Minority Business Enterprise to establish
dredth anniversary of the birth of Fiorello
uniform guidelines for all Federal minority
H. La Guardia, affectionately known as The
business efforts. It will also direct the Cabi-
Little Flower, who served with great dis-
net Council on Commerce and Trade to
tinction for twelve years in the United
submit an annual plan specifying minority-
States House of Representatives and then
enterprise-development objectives for each
for ten years as Mayor of New York City.
agency.
With his vast energy, fiery leadership,
The Minority Business Development
'and considerable wisdom, Mr. La Guardia
Agency has established a national network
contributed greatly to the betterment of
of Minority Business Development Centers
the United States and New York City, in
which, in concert with existing SBA Small
the finest tradition of public service. He
Business Development Centers, will pro-
was first elected to Congress in 1916 and
vide management and technical assistance
served with distinction in that body from
to minority firms and promote increased
1917 to 1919 and from 1923 to 1933. In
participation of private firms and other
1933, Mr. La Guardia was elected Mayor of
public sector resources.
New York City, and he guided the City
I am directing Federal contracting agen-
through the difficult days of the Depression
cies to increase minority business procure-
and the early years of World War II. To this
ment objectives for 1983 by at least 10 per-
day, New York City bears strong testament
cent over actual procurement in 1982. In
to the vision and determination that
addition, we are taking measures designed
marked Mr. La Guardia's administration.
to expand the number of minority firms
Mr. La Guardia's many accomplishments,
participating in Federal procurement pro-
and the honesty and fairness which charac-
grams.
terized his work, continue to serve as a
And beginning next year, I will designate
benchmark against which other careers in
annually the first full week in October as
public service are judged, and as an inspira-
Minority Enterprise Development Week.
tion to all Americans, particularly those who
Together, our policies and programs for
share his Italian heritage.
minority business development should set
Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, Presi-
the stage for the expanded development of
dent of the United States of America, pursu-
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 22, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
826L
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Letter to
Fortune 1000 Members on Behalf of
Minority Financial Institutions
Richard Darman has asked for comments by May 23 on the
latest (I dare not say last) version of a letter from the
President to Fortune 1000 CEO's concerning private sector
support for minority business enterprises. This is the
fourth draft that has been circulated for comment. You will
recall that the letter reviews the Administration's initia-
tives to promote minority business enterprises, and calls
upon the private sector to join in the effort. This version
changes "targeting government procurements" to "encouraging
government procurements" in the third paragraph, and changes
"a national commitment to encourage private firms to expand
their business activities with minority enterprises" to "a
national commitment to encourage private firms to expand
their opportunities for minority enterprises" in the fifth
paragraph. I have no objection to these changes, or to the
letter itself.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 22, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING Orig. signed by FFF
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Letter to
Fortune 1000 Members on Behalf of
Minority Financial Institutions
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed
Presidential letter, and finds no objection to it from a
legal perspective.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 22, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Letter to
Fortune 1000 Members on Behalf of
Minority Financial Institutions
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed
Presidential letter, and finds no objection to it from a
legal perspective.
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 5/21/84
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5/23/84
SUBJECT: PROPOSED PRESIDENTIAL LETTER TO FORTUNE 1000 MEMBERS
ON BEHALF OF MINORITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
McFARLANE
MEESE
McMANUS
BAKER
MURPHY
Rhodes
DEAVER
OGLESBY
STOCKMAN
ROGERS
DARMAN
P
SS SPEAKES
FELDSTEIN
SVAHN
FIELDING
VERSTANDIG
FULLER
WHITTLESEY
HERRINGTON
HICKEY
REMARKS:
This was previously staffed to you on February 27, March 6 and
April 4. May we have any additional edits/comments by close of
business May 23. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Richard G. Darman
1984 MAY 21 PM 3: 31
Assistant to the President
Ext. 2702
1984 MAY 21 AM 11:04
I am writing to ask for your support for minority business
enterprises. These businesses, typically small, contribute to
the well being of all Americans by creating jobs, training
workers, and revitalizing those areas which have not shared in
the overall growth of the national economy.
I came to Washington confident that the indomitable spirit
of the marketplace would make America well again and I'm
optimistic we're on our way to achieving an economic renaissance.
A large part of ensuring that this progress continues is further
removing disincentives for capital formation and business
expansions. But it can't stop there. We must ensure that all
segments of the economy participate fully in our progress.
In 1982, I announced several Federal initiatives to assist
minority entrepreneurs in achieving economic independence,
including encouraging government procurements to minority-owned
businesses and providing Federal credit, management, and
technical assistance. Last year, I issued an Executive Order,
establishing uniform guidelines and oversight of these
initiatives to ensure full agency compliance with our objective
of significantly increasing minority business development. Our
goal is to help establish 60,000 new minority firms over the next
ten years.
In addition, the Administration is working hard to reduce
regulatory and other barriers to minority business expansion and
is strongly encouraging Congress to pass our Enterprise Zone
initiative to create an environment for economic development in
the nation's distressed urban areas.
But greater progress for minority businesses cannot occur
without the support and initiative of the private sector. I am
asking you to join in a national commitment to encourage private
firms to expand their opportunities for minority enterprises
including minority financial institutions. Your support of these
institutions provides an ideal vehicle through which the economic
infrastructure needs of urban communities can be met. These
institutions facilitate, through their varied activities, a
revitalization process essential to a renewed and vigorous
minority enterprise developmental effort.
As members of the Fortune 1000, your leadership in this
effort will not only directly assist minority enterprises, but
also provide an example for many other businesses. I would very
much like to hear from you regarding initiatives you develop to
help minority enterprises establish a firm presence in the
marketplace.
Together our efforts will increase the participation of
millions of men and women in the marketplace.
4/10/84
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 23, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 82R
SUBJECT:
Your Question on the Attached
You asked why it was acceptable for the President's letter
on minority business enterprises to speak of "encouraging
government procurements" in the first sentence of the third
paragraph. That sentence describes the initiatives announced
on December 17, 1982, and use of the word "encourage" seems
to be an accurate description of what was announced at that
time. The December 17 statement (attached) announced "a
commitment to increase the level of general procurement from
minority-owned enterprises" and "this Administration's
objective of increasing the share of total procurement
supplied by minority businesses." If we are committed to
increasing the level of minority procurements I think it is
fair to say that we are encouraging them.
I do not think "encourage" connotes anything in the nature
of a numerical set-aside or quota. You can "encourage"
minority procurements by broader advertising, actively
soliciting bids from qualified minority firms, and so forth.
To speak of encouraging minority admissions to a school does
not suggest quotas or even a lessening of admission standards;
I think the same is true of encouraging minority procurements.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
September 6, 1984
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE
PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
September 6, 1984
Dear Mr. Speaker:
(Dear Mr. President:)
In accordance with Section 203 (b) (2) of the Trade Act of 1974,
I am writing to inform you of my decision today not to grant
import relief to the copper industry.
In view of all relevant aspects of this case, I have deter-
mined that granting import relief is not consistent with our
national economic interest. The imposition of import
restrictions - either in the form of quotas, tariffs, or
orderly marketing agreements -- would create a differential
between U.S. and world copper prices. Consequently, it would
seriously disadvantage the copper-fabricating industry in the
United States, which employed an estimated 106,000 workers in
1983, vis-a-vis foreign competitors. Such a result would,
over time, shrink domestic demand for copper and add to the
serious problems faced by U.S. copper producers.
Import relief would also adversely affect the export earnings
of the foreign copper-producing countries, many of which are
heavily indebted and highly dependent on copper exports. It
would, therefore, complicate our efforts to maintain the
stability of the international financial system and lessen the
ability of foreign countries to import goods from the United
States. Finally, there are encouraging signs that the
economic recovery is beginning to have a favorable effect on
world copper prices; stocks have fallen considerably this year
and a significant price increase is expected in the near
future. The denial of import relief on copper should act as a
signal and as encouragement to our partners around the world
to resist protectionist acts and, thus, will foster that
recovery.
In order to help ease the difficult problems now faced by many
workers in the U.S. copper industry, I have directed the
Secretary of Labor to work with State and local officials to
develop a plan of job retraining and relocation assistance for
workers in affected industries. In addition, I have directed
the Secretary of Commerce to actively monitor the domestic
copper industry including inventories and the levels of copper
imports.
Sincerely,
RONALD REAGAN
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 20, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 836
SUBJECT:
Clearance for Presidential Letters
to the Top Four Winners of the FCC
Civil Service Award
Patsy Faoro of Cabinet Affairs has asked if we have any
objections to proposed Presidential letters to four re-
cipients of FCC Civil Service Awards. Chairman Fowler has
requested the letters and provided individualized drafts,
praising the award recipients for, respectively, restruc-
turing and reinvigorating the FCC's management systems,
overseeing the divestiture of AT&T, successfully defending
the FCC in common carrier litigation, and engineering the
merger of the FCC's cable television and broadcast bureaus.
I recommend that we object to the letters. Almost every
department and agency in the Government has a similar award
program, and award recipients typically do not receive
letters from the President. Sending Presidential letters to
FCC award recipients would set a bad precedent. More
importantly, the FCC is an independent regulatory agency,
and the President has no business praising its employees for
particular actions they have taken.
A draft memorandum advising Faoro that the letters should
not be sent is attached for your review and signature.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 20, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR PATSY FAORO
OFFICE OF CABINET AFFAIRS
Orig. signed by FFF
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Clearance for Presidential Letters
to the Top Four Winners of the FCC
Civil Service Award
You have asked for our views on proposed Presidential
letters to four recipients of Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) awards for meritorious service. Chairman
Mark Fowler of the FCC has requested the letters and
provided drafts for the President's signature.
We recommend that the letters not be sent. Practically
every department and agency in the Government has a similar
award program, and yet the recipients of the awards typi-
cally do not receive messages from the President. Sending
Presidential letters to the FCC award recipients would set a
bad precedent. More importantly, the FCC is an independent
regulatory agency, and the President should not gratuitously
comment on its actions. The draft letters provided by
Chairman Fowler do just that.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 20, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR PATSY FAORO
OFFICE OF CABINET AFFAIRS
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Clearance for Presidential Letters
to the Top Four Winners of the FCC
Civil Service Award
You have asked for our views on proposed Presidential
letters to four recipients of Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) awards for meritorious service. Chairman
Mark Fowler of the FCC has requested the letters and
provided drafts for the President's signature.
We recommend that the letters not be sent. Practically
every department and agency in the Government has a similar
award program, and yet the recipients of the awards typi-
cally do not receive messages from the President. Sending
Presidential letters to the FCC award recipients would set a
bad precedent. More importantly, the FCC is an independent
regulatory agency, and the President should not gratuitously
comment on its actions. The draft letters provided by
Chairman Fowler do just that.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 19, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANA HOLLAND
FROM:
CABINET AFFAIRS perf
PATSY FAORO
SUBJECT:
Clearance for Presidential
Letters
Mark Fowler, Chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission, has requested that
Presidential letters be provided for the top
four winners of the FCC Civil Service Award
(draft letters are attached).
Please advise me of any potential legal
problems regarding the issuance of Presi-
dential letter to a regulatory agency.
The Chairman would like to present these
letters at a ceremony to be held on Tuesday,
September 25; therefore, we will need to have
these letters cleared by Friday, September
21.
Thank you very much.
DRAFT
Mr. Edward J. Minkel
Managing Director
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D. C. 20554
Dear Mr. Minkel:
Please accept my personal congratulations as the first recipient of the
Federal Communications Commission's Gold Medal for Distinguished Service
in recognition of your extraordinary accomplishments as Managing Director.
Your talent, dedication and outstanding managerial leadership of the Com-
mission has resulted in a complete restructuring and reinvigoration of the
agency's management systems and processes. Chairman Fowler reports that
you directed implementation of a comprehensive and highly effective
Management-by-Objectives System which has become the Commission's premier
management system.
In addition, under your aegis, the introduction of new technologies and
authorization of new services by the Commission has been considerably
expedited. Further, you have drastically reduced paperwork burdens im-
posed on the public, and removed many unnecessary regulations.
As Managing Director, you have also pursued every avenue that would
reduce Commission operating costs and enhance individual productivity.
Due largely to your efforts and contributions, the Federal Communications
Commission is a more productive and dynamic organization today than it
was three and one half years ago.
Your extraordinary achievements in executive management and leadership
sets an example for all of us and typifies the finest in Government
service.
Sincerely,
DRAFT
Daniel F. Grosh, Esq.
Tariff Division
Common Carrier Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D. C. 20554
Dear Mr. Grosh:
May I offer my personal congratulations to you upon receiving the Silver
Medal Award for Meritorious Service from the Federal Communications
Coimmission.
Your exceptional achievements as an attorney in the Tariff Division of
the Common Carrier Bureau have substantially contributed to the develop-
ment of a competitive telecommunications industry throughout the country.
Of particular note was your oversight responsibility for the regulatory
implementation of the divestiture of AT&T and the repricing of an inter-
state long distance telecommunications service.
Your performance has not only furthered the development of public law but
benefited the public interest and should serve as an example for us all.
Sincerely,
DRAFT
John E. Ingle, Esq.
Deputy Associate General Counsel-
Litigation
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D. C. 20554
Dear Mr. Ingle:
May I offer my personal congratulations to you upon receiving the Silver
Medal Award for Meritorious Service from the Federal Communications
Commission.
Your achievements as the Deputy Associate General Counsel in charge of
supervising appellate litigation in the common carrier field during an
era of significant changes in the communications marketplace have been
notable. You have successfully defended the Commission's initiatives
which have sought to shape the future of interstate communications
services.
You have set an example by your dedication, your skill and your integrity
which reflects well on the Federal Communications Commission and on the
federal government.
Sincerely,
DRAFT
Ms. Marilyn J. McDermett
Assistant Chief, Management
and Personnel
Mass Media Bureau
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D. C. 20554
Dear Ms. McDermett:
May I offer my personal congratulations to you upon receiving the Silver
Medal Award for Meritorious Service from the Federal Communications
Commission.
Your performance and contributions to the Mass Media Bureau and the Com-
mission over the past five years can only be characterized as exceptional.
As Assistant Bureau Chief for Management and Personnel, you effectively
engineered the merger of the Cable Television Bureau and the Broadcast
Bureau, a massive undertaking which could not have been accomplished with-
out your unswerving dedication to work. In addition, the Bureau's improved
authorization of service record must, in part, be attributed to your personal
efforts and initiative in automating its licensing operations and establish-
ing a public contact program to assist the public. You have provided the
Bureau with invaluable advice, assistance and counsel which has resulted in
a more effective and efficient organization.
Your willingness to place the good of the organization above your personal
interests and your devotion to the Bureau and the agency should serve as a
model for all federal employees.
Sincerely,
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 24, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Proposed Presidential Letter to Bieber
and Caldwell Regarding Auto Imports
From Japan
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced
proposed Presidential letter, and finds no objection to
it from a legal perspective.
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DATE:
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ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
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PROPOSED PRESIDENTIAL LETTER TO BIEBER AND CALDWELL RE
SUBJECT:
AUTO IMPORTS FROM JAPAN (prepared by OPD)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MURPHY
MEESE
OGLESBY
BAKER
ROGERS
DEAVER
SPEAKES
STOCKMAN
SVAHN
DARMAN
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VERSTANDIG
FIELDING
WHITTLESEY
FULLER
HERRINGTON
HICKEY
McFARLANE
McMANUS
REMARKS:
May we have your comments on the attached draft letter by Noon
tomorrow, 10/25. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Richard G. Darman
Assistant to the President
1984 OCT 24 PII 1: 30
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CRAFT
Centlemen:
Thank you for your letter of October 17. I was pleased to
hear of the three-year labor agreement that you have recently
reached. I applaud the spirit of cooperation shown by auto-
mobile management and its employees throughout the entire
industry. It is clear that, as in so many things in the past,
the American automobile industry is setting the example. In
this case it is the example of management-labor cooperation
and a movement toward increased productivity, efficiency and
competitiveness.
I appreciate your advice on the current voluntary program
of export restraints that the Japanese government maintains.
As you know, the program will continue through March 31, 1985.
The original restriction on automobile imports gave the American
industry needed time to develop new, fuel efficient products
as well as time to deal with the recession. that was then facing
the country. Since then, the automobile industry has made
remarkable progress in increasing its productivity and providing
the kind of vehicles that the American public demands. The
recession is also long over and the American economy is well
into a major recovery.
I have not taken a position on whether or not this program
should be extended past its expiration. With so many months
left before the expiration of the program, it is premature to
make a decision. When we do address the question, I assure
you that your views will be given full consideration along
with the views of all other interested parties.
I congratulate each of you on the strong progress that you have
made thus far.
Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan
RAFT
October 17, 1984
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
As you know, Ford and the UAW have reached a three-year labor
agreement that continues the spirit of cooperation among the Company,
its employees, and the UAW that has developed in the last few years.
The agreement allows auto workers to share in the nation's economic
recovery; at the same time, it avoids renewed pressure on inflation.
It provides additional personal security benefits for auto workers to
protect against future workforce changes as we work to improve
worldwide competitiveness.
This contract is designed to continue the substantial progress
Ford and its people have made in recent years. Union adjustments in
1982 restrained wages and eliminated the paid personal holidays. This
was followed by changes on a plant-by-plant basis that improved
operating efficiencies, upgraded quality -- surveys show we are closing
the gap on imports -- and generated increased customer satisfaction.
On its part, the Company invested billions of dollars in new products
and facilities, while it was losing billions of dollars. These new
products are designed to meet the needs of a changing market and rising
customer expectations.
Our joint determination to become competitive has extended to
every facet of our business. Salaried headcount has been reduced 28%,
many facilities have been consolidated, and some have been closed. To
help employees during this period, a jointly administered Ford/UAW
Employee Development and Training Program has already provided job
counseling assistance and retraining for more than 10,000 workers. The
net result of union adjustments and management cost cutting has been to
reduce the Company's breakeven point dramatically, which has enabled
Ford to turn the corner to profitability and has helped to lead the
U.S. economy out of recession.
The preponderant share of these profits is being reinvested to
strengthen further our competitive position -- through added
expenditures for modernization of facilities, development of new, more
advanced products, and continued improvement in quality.
The voluntary restraints that Japan adopted after negotiations
with the United States Trade Representative have helped provide the
time to make this progress and to assure that the benefits of our
economic recovery would accrue to U.S. workers, not Japanese.
The average price increase on Ford's small cars since restraints
began has been about half the rate of inflation. In fact, the price of
Ford's average 1985 small car -- those that compete directly with the
Japanese -- is $195 or 2.3% less than for the 1984 model, despite
increases by Japanese competition. The 1985 sticker price for Ford's
most popular Escort model is $5876 -- less than the price for the same
model three years ago.
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Mr. President, we in the private sector have taken actions to
close the gap with competition, and the agreement just reached
demonstrates that we are charting the necessary course for growth and
success in the future.
It is important, however, that the industry's profit recovery and
the new labor agreement not mask the seriousness of the underlying
problem. The Japanese still have a substantial cost advantage on small
cars. More than half of this cost advantage is due to factors beyond
the industry's control. The dollar/yen imbalance alone gives Japan an
unearned cost advantage of serious proportions. In addition, their tax
structure encourages exports in a manner that further distorts the
trading relationship. The Japanese challenge is not unique to the
United States nor is it confined to the automobile industry. Because
of it, all major nations that have a domestic auto industry have placed
some type of restriction on the importation of Japanese cars.
Japanese producers have the cost advantage and available
productive capacity to take a much larger share of the U.S. market and
automotive jobs. There is no indication that auto restraints will be
lifted in Europe or in other major markets, which makes the U.S. a
likely target for Japan's capacity, should the U.S. be alone without
restraints. Japanese increases in U.S. sales would have substantial
impacts on the U.S. trade deficit, on domestic industry volume,
employment, and productivity, and on the U.S. economy as a whole. This
would come at a time when many thousands of auto workers still remain
on indefinite layoff; thousands more have been permanently displaced to
lower-wage jobs, at great personal hardship and social cost.
We hope the Administration will recognize the benefits that the
present restraints have had for the U.S. economy and we request that
the Administration encourage early action by the Japanese to extend
restraints at an effective level beyond the present expiration date.
It is important, of course, that there be a sufficient period to
provide U.S. industry with an adequate planning horizon to make further
progress in improving its competitiveness and give the U.S. government
time to correct the basic government policies that so deeply affect
competitiveness but are outside the control of the auto companies and
all of their employees. These tasks cannot be satisfactorily
accomplished on the basis of year-to-year extensions.
Respectfully yours,
Owen
Owen F. Bieber
Philip Caldwell
President, International Union,
Chairman, Ford Motor Company
United Automobile, Aerospace
and Agricultural Implement Workers
of America
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 21, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL JSR TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Letter to American Legislative Exchange
Council
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/20/85
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LETTER TO AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
McMANUS
REGAN
MURPHY
DEAVER
OGLESBY
STOCKMAN
ROLLINS
BUCHANAN
SPEAKES
CHEW
P
SVAHN
FIELDING
TUTTLE
FRIEDERSDORF
VERSTANDIG
FULLER
WHITTLESEY
HICKEY
HIGGINS
HICKS
KINGON
McFARLANE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/edits on the attached by noon Friday,
March 22nd. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
David L. Chew
1905 MAR 20 FII 4: 51
Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
FROM:
LEE L. VERSTANDIG her
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
SUBJECT:
Letter from the President to the
American Legislative Exchange Council
Each year the American Legislative Exchange Council (an
organization of conservative state legislators) publishes its
source book of suggested state legislation. In each edition
there has been a letter in the forward from the President. ALEC
would like to do the same for their 1985-86 source book. I have
attached a draft letter for approval.
The President has had a very good relationship with this group
during its eleven years of existance, and as you may recall,
participated in a White House briefing for them earlier this
month.
I would appreciate it if you could expedite clearance of this
letter by Friday, March 22, given the new source book goes to
press on March 25th.
Thanks.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Bill:
It is a great pleasure for me to congratulate you, and ALEC
leaders throughout America, on the publication of your
outstanding 1985-86 Source Book of American State Legislation.
The 1985-86 Source Book will certainly maintain the American
Legislative Exchange Council's deserved reputation as a
forerunner in providing state legislators with information and
model bills on the major issues of our time.
I am particularly pleased that, once again, we share so many
common goals. Implementation of ideas such as the line-item
Presidential veto and the youth employment opportunity wage
act in this year's Source Book will contribute greatly to our
joint efforts to increase economic growth, restore fiscal
responsibility and protect the rights of the most vulnerable
members of our society.
This dissemination of innovative and constructive proposals to
every lawmaker in the nation is a valuable service that
distinguishes ALEC as a source for positive ideas in state
legislation. I strongly commend ALEC in the endeavor.
As I begin my second term as President, I look forward to
continuing and strengthening my Administration's relationship
with the American Legislative Exchange Council and your
members in the 50 states. This relationship is vitally
important to us as we design policy initiatives for the
federal government, and work to implement sound federalism
principles.
We have begun to turn the centralization of power around, from
Washington back to the states. With efforts of dedicated
lawmakers in every corner of our great nation, we will
prevail.
With best wishes,
Ronald Reagan
The Honorable Bill Ceverha
Chairman
American Legislative Exchange Council
214 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E.
Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20002