Gardens and the Yellowstone Recovery Corps. The volunteers, the descendants of heroes who forded rivers and tilled your farms, fought off everything from claimjumpers to grizzly bears. In Wyoming, "do unto others" is, indeed, a century-old creed. My friends, this stunning sculpture of "The Spirit of Wyoming," says so much about you and your State and about the values I've talked about: generosity, self-reliance, love of country, love of God. Not only does it preserve a wonderful moment of Old West history for generations to appreciate but, also, by being located between the capitol and your new Herschler Building, it leads us all from the past to the future. That is what the Centennial is all about. By recapturing our history and by renewing the bonds between past and present and between each other, we can discover the way to move ahead together to face the challenges of future frontiers. Ladies and gentlemen, we are living in exciting times. We're seeing these dramatic changes in the world where totalitarian states are giving way to democracy and freedom. It is an exciting time to be a member of the United States of America family. And I came out here to salute you for keeping the underpinnings of America's greatness alive. Thank you, and God bless each and every one of you. Thank you very, very much. Note: The President spoke at 1:15 p.m. on the steps of the capitol building. Remarks at the Francis Earl Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming July 20, 1990 Let me just say that I did want to stop by here at Warren, and it's wonderful to be with you all. I understand that you've had your share of visitors lately, so I promise not to overstay. [Laughter] Not only the Soviets, but the Inspector General just were here. But you and other missileers throughout the SAC [Strategic Air Command] are working hard every single day to maintain a strong deterrent. Your ears should be burning when you hear the colonel telling us about the quality of the men and women serving here, a view also expressed by those Senators and our Congressmen from Wyoming who take pride not only in having you as professionals, but in the work that this command does to help others in the community. So, I salute you not only for your professionalism but for the way you're doing something here to help others. You work hard every day, maintaining this strong deterrent. Along with the strategic bomber crews and the submarine crews, your commitment to vigilance has helped create the conditions for the changes we are witnessing today. There can be no doubt about that whatsoever. As we strive for strength and stability, we must maintain an effective deterrent especially in the face of continuing across-theboard modernization of the Soviet strategic forces. Now, this won't be easy in the fiscal environment that we face now. We all recognize that we must get the deficit under control, and the defense will contribute its share. But I don't want defense to contribute more than its share, and I'm asking Congress to hold the line at the already painful reduction in the defense budget set down by the Senate Armed Services Committee earlier this week. There were some positive things for the committee, especially their support of strategic modernization, as well as some actions, on the other hand, that cause me problems. One point I want to emphasize today is that the deeper and more painful the cuts in the defense budget the greater is my need for flexibility from the Congress in order to manage these funds. We must have an orderly build-down, not some kind of a fire sale. I especially need that flexibility so that the bedrock of the military, its highly trained, highly motivated, and exceptionally dedicated men and women, people such as you, will be protected. I cannot support reductions in the defense budget that would unfairly penalize those of you who have given so much to our country. When senior Soviet officers visited the United States military bases several years ago, the thing that impressed them the most was the talent, confidence, commitment, and responsibility of junior officers and enlisted men and women. The Soviets know what deters, and so does this President. And I just wanted to come by, thank you, encourage you to keep up the great work. Actually, I'm personally well acquainted with the quality people that serve here at F.E. Warren. John Gordan-you may remember Colonel John Gordon, your commander through May of last year--he's now back in Washington, advising us on a host of questions on our strategic forces, on our arms control. So, you've got a voice in the White House. And, John, thank you. Pleased to see you, and great to visit with all your fellow wingmates and fellow missileers. Thank you very much for what you're doing. I hate to hit and run like this, but I did want to come by and pay my respects, learn something, and thank you for your dedication and commitment to the greatest country on the face of the Earth. Thank you very much. (Applause). Note: The President spoke at 1:25 p.m. in the Peacekeeper missile training silo area. In his opening remarks, he referred to Col. Richard Farkas, wing commander. Following his remarks, the President went fishing at Middle Crow Creek and then returned to Washington, DC. Points of Light Recognition Program The President named the following individuals and institutions as exemplars of his commitment to making community services central to the life and work of every Ameri can. July 16 Justin Lebo, of Saddle Brook, NJ. Justin works at home in the garage, turning salvageable bicycle parts into usable two-wheelers. With the help of his mother, Justin located a local children's home in need of bicycles. After delivering his first two bikes to the home, he realized there was a greater need than he could afford to supply. In order to purchase the parts needed to rebuild more bikes, he operates a lemonade stand to raise money, saves his allowance, and collects donations. So far, he has rebuilt over 70 bicycles. July 17 Florence Ziedman, of Buffalo Grove, IL. Mrs. Ziedman began volunteering at Hines VA Hospital when hundreds of World War II casualties were brought to the hospital each day. Twice a week, Mrs. Ziedman would walk the floors of the wards for hours at a time. She offered encouragement and support to those who believed that they would not survive. Today, almost half a century later, she continues to visit with the patients, teaching them not to be imprisoned by their disabilities. She has encouraged them to seek independence and selfconfidence, despite their physical limitations. July 18 Lakeview Shepherd Center, of New Orleans, LA. Founded in 1975, the Lakeview Shepherd Center provides the elderly with practical support and recreational activities. Three hundred volunteers, over 75 percent of whom are themselves 60 and older, participate in a variety of programs. Seniors are given an opportunity to assist their peers in some programs and receive assistance from others in return. Volunteers of the Wheels-That-Care program provide senior citizens with rides to medical appointments. Those who assist with the Meals-On-Wheels program deliver a hot lunch 5 days a week to homebound senior citizens. The volunteers also visit hospitalized and homebound senior citizens and assist them with grocery shopping, household chores, and minor household repairs. July 19 Minerva Soerheide, of Mount Hermon, CA. Since 1981 Ms. Soerheide has been a volunteer tutor. She spends at least 40 hours per week tutoring adults who want to improve their English communication skills. She teaches workplace literacy, instructing individuals in reading and writing work-related materials. In addition, Ms. Soerheide is certified as a tutor-trainer and actively participates in training workshops. She is also fluent in Spanish and tutors those who are studying to obtain United States citizenship. July 20 Mitchell Cardell Baldwin, of Birmingham, AL. In March 1989 Mr. Baldwin founded CHAMP (Caring Helps Another Make Progress), an organization which ministers to the young people who live in the Kingston housing project. More than 50 volunteers serve as positive role models for the youth. Mr. Baldwin and the volunteers develop close relationships with the children, tutoring them, playing ball games, and visiting museums. As a result of the CHAMP program, the majority of the young people involved have improved their grades in school. Mr. Baldwin coordinates and partici -John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the President. The White House announced that President Bush will meet with President Rodrigo Borja Cevallos of Ecuador on July 23. In the evening, the President attended a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, MD. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals to be members of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board for terms of 2 years: Lew Allen, Jr., of California. He would succeed James Q. Wilson. Currently Dr. Allen serves as vice president of the California Institute of Technology and director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA. John M. Deutch, of Massachusetts. He would succeed John S. Foster, Jr. Currently Dr. Deutch serves as provost and Karl Taylor Compton professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA. William G. Hyland, of New York. He would succeed Bernard A. Schriever. Currently Mr. Hyland serves as editor for the Foreign Affairs Council of Foreign Relations, Inc., in New York, NY. Bobby Ray Inman, of Texas. He would succeed Glenn Campbell. Upon appointment he will be designated Vice Chairman. Currently Mr. Inman is self-employed as a consultant in Austin, TX. William J. Perry, of California. He would succeed Gordon C. Luce. Currently Dr. Perry serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Technology Strategies and Alliances in Menlo Park, CA. John G. Tower, of Texas. This is a reappointment. Upon appointment he will be designated Chairman. Currently Mr. Tower serves as a consultant in Dallas, TX. July 17 The President met at the White House with: -the Vice President; John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and members of the CIA briefing staff; -congressional leaders; -the Vice President, for lunch; -members of a Japanese parliamentary delegation, to discuss Japan-U.S. rela tions. In the evening, the President attended the annual House Gymnasium Dinner at the Cannon Office Building. The President announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger will be his representative to the opening ceremonies of the Goodwill Games on July 21, in Seattle, WA. July 18 The President met at the White House with: -the Vice President; John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and members of the CIA briefing staff; -members of the Concerned Alliance of Responsible Employers, to discuss parental leave; -Thomas Brooks, U.S. Representative to Taiwan, and Nat Bellochi, of the American Institute of Taiwan; -Senators Robert Dole and Arlen Specter, to discuss Middle East policy; -the directors of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; -Miles S. Epling, national commander of the American Legion; -congressional leaders, to discuss the Federal budget negotiations. The President transmitted to the Congress the annual report of the National Corporation for Housing Partnerships and the National Housing Partnership for the fiscal year ending February 28, 1990. The President announced his intention to appoint Dennis L. Price to be a member of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board for a term expiring April 19, 1994. This is a reappointment. Currently Dr. Price serves as a professor in the department of industrial engineering and operations research at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA. July 19 The President announced his intention to appoint Gen. P.X. Kelley, USMC, Ret., to be a member of the American Battle Monuments Commission. He would succeed Andrew J. Goodpaster. Currently he serves as vice chairman of Cassidy and Associates in Washington, DC. July 20 The President today announced his intention to nominate John C. Datt to be a member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for the term expiring May 21, 1996. He would succeed Marvin Duncan. Currently Mr. Datt serves as executive director of the Ameri can Farm Bureau Federation in Washington, DC. Nominations Submitted to the Senate The following list does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service officers. Submitted July 16 Lynn H. Duncan, of Georgia, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia for the term of 4 years (reappointment). Submitted July 17 Wayne Lee Berman, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice D. Bruce Merrifield. Submitted July 18 Thomas G. Nelson, of Idaho, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, vice J. Blaine Anderson, deceased. Submitted July 19 Steven B. Kelmar, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, vice Gerald L. Olson, resigned. Joseph Francis Glennon, of Florida, to be a member of the Advisory Board for Cuba Broadcasting for a term expriring October 27, 1991 (reappointment). Kimberly A. Madigan, of Illinois, to be a member of the National Mediation Board for the term expiring July 1, 1993, vice Walter C. Wallace, term expired. |