The Conservative Caucus,Inc. June 7, 1980 National Headquarters 422 Maple Avenue, East Vienna, Virginia 22180 (703) 893-1550 Project Office Poison's R. Shop 47 West Street C/0 Mr. Ivan J. Poison Boston 4493 South 166th Street Massachusetts 02111 Seattle, Washington 98188 (617) 426-7188 National Advisory Board Dear Friend: U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms U.S. Rep. Robert Badham U.S. Rep. Skip Bafalis Will you take a minute now to mark U.S. Rep. Jamas M. Collins your 1980 Presidential Policy Ballot which U.S. Rep. Daniel B. Crane U.S. Rep. Samuel Devlne I've enclosed? U.S. Rep. Robert Dornan U.S. Rep. Ctiarles Grassley U.S. Rep. Tennyson Guyer Then please mail it back to me today. U.S. Rep. Jon Hinson U.S. Rep. Ken Kramer U.S. Rep. Jerry Lewis You're a valued member of the U.S. Rep. Dan Marriott conservative community. That's why I want U.S. Rep. G. V. Montgomery U.S. Rep. Carlos Moortiead and need your input on the points I should U.S. Rep. John Myers make when I meet with Ronald Reagan later U.S. Rep. Ron Paul U.S. Rep. Eldon Rudd this month. U.S. Rep. Harold Runnels U.S. Rep. Norman Shumway U.S. Rep. Gene Snyder Governor Reagan is now expected to be U.S. Rep. Floyd Spence the Republican nominee for President. U.S. Rep. Bob Stump U.S. Rep. Steve Symms Unable to prevent his nomination, the U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor liberals are now attempting to influence U.S. Rep. Don Young the policies and appointments of a Board of Directors possible Reagan administration. Howard Phillips. Chairman Peter J. Thomas, Secretary Lawrence J. Straw, Jr., Treasurer In fact, the pressures on Governor Richard Derham Reagan from liberals are growing greater Hon. Gordon Humphrey J. Alan MacKay every day. Campaign to Defeat SALT II Brig. Gen. Albion Knight, USA, Ret. Recently, the Christian Science Chairman Monitor ran as its lead story a prediction F. Andy Messing, Jr., Exec. Director that Panama surrender leader Howard Baker would be Governor Reagan's Vice Congressional Policy Council U.S. Sen. Gordon Humphrey Presidential running mate. Other liberals New Hampshire are pushing for the selection of "War on Chairman U.S. Rep. Robert Daniel Poverty" supporter George Bush to be Virginia Reagan's choice for Vice President. U.S. Rep. William Dannemeyer California U.S. Rep. George Hansen Many members of the foreign policy Idaho U.S. Rep. James Jeffries establishment which has historically Kansas dominated both major political parties are U.S. Rep. Trent Lott Mississippi demanding Reagan promise to reappoint U.S. Rep. Larry McDonald Henry Kissinger — the architect of Georgia National Director Howard Phillips Administrative Vice Chairman Charles Orndorff National Field Director DAtar I Thnmae Page 2 Detente and SALT -- as Secretary of State. Already Governor Reagan has switched his position on several key issues, expressing sympathy for Federal loan guarantees to New York City and the Chrysler Corporation, and endorsing Federal aid for mass transit. We can be sure there will be additional efforts to "moderate" Governor Reagan's stands on the issues during this critical campaign period. The liberals know the commitments Governor Reagan makes between now and November may well be binding on the policies of his administration for the next four years. That's why you and I must act now to remind Governor Reagan there are millions of conservatives who are fed up with Washington, D.C. "politics as usual" and who are demanding new leadership be installed. America wants leadership that will not merely speak in general terms about conservative principles, but which will, in office, faithfully advance them. That's where you come in. As a loyal supporter of conservative causes, you are recognised as one of the real leaders in America today someone who helps make things happen. What you think is a matter of concern to candidates and incumbents alike especially in an important election year like 1980. When I see Governor Reagan, I want to be able to tell him that conservative activists are committed to certain policy objectives and they want their Presidential candidate to stand firm in support of those objectives, no matter how much pressure is brought on him by liberal politicians and power brokers in big business, big media, big bureaucracy, and big labor. Here are a few of the points I intend to raise with Governor Reagan. I want your opinion on these issues and your suggestions for any other thoughts that you believe should be expressed to him. Remember, it will be easier for Governor Reagan to implement conservative policies in 1981 if he campaigns and commits himself to them in 1980. First, and foremost, I will emphasise to Governor Reagan the need to make America Number One militarily. America needs a new national security strategy which is based on our own strength and will rather than on trusting the communists to behave "in the spirit of Page 3 Detente and arms control". Second, we need to fight communism in Latin America. Communist gains south of our border pose a real threat to U.S. security. Allies of the Kremlin now hold power in Cuba, Nicaragua, Grenada, Jamaica, and other strategically placed countries close to our shores. Our State Department has actually encouraged Communist progress in Puerto Rico, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and elsewhere. Third, on the domestic side, we must make radical cuts in Federal spending and taxes. Only then can we beat inflation and pay for the defense we need. If we are willing to get the Federal government out all areas, except those specifically provided for in ■the Constitution, we can save hundreds of billions of dollars a year. That means eliminating agencies like OSHA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Education, and other Federal departments and agencies. It is not a pipe dream to insist these agencies be closed down. I't has become a matter of economic necessity. There is much more I could talk about with Governor Reagan but I think these are the most important points. Do you agree? Is there something I have overlooked? I need to have your advice very quickly so that I can plan my presentation for my visit with Governor Reagan. So please fill out your 1980 Presidential Policy Ballot and return it to me today. I would also appreciate It if you could send The Conservative Caucus (TCC) a contribution for $15, $25, or even $50 or $100. I am asking you to contribute not simply to finance our vital ongoing activities (ten 1980 Leadership Conferences; full—time Field Coordinators; grass roots lobbying; TV issue films; office overhead; etc. ), but, in addition, it is my goal to lock the next President of the United States into a conservative plan of action now while the campaign is still going on. Through mailings, petition drives, paid ads, press conferences, and a variety of other techniques, we need to make our issues the issues which will be debated in the 1980 campaign. We must get Governor Reagan to commit himself to a solid program of cutting Federal spending and taxes; LB82 Page 1 opposing communism in Latin America; and restoring U.S. military superiority. This campaign will cost money. The only place I can turn for that support is to you and other solid conservatives. We don't get any government grants, nor do we want any. Without your help, the liberals will have a clear field in their attempts to pull Governor Reagan and his prospective administration to the left by commitments to liberal policies and appointees which might be made during the 1980 campaign. What we do this year could shape events not just for the next four years but for the rest of our lives. Please help us today. So I hope you will send TCC a contribution of at least $15 or $25 to help on this project. And since this is one of the most important contributions you will make this year, please consider writing your check for as much as $50, $100 or more. Sincerely, Howard Phillips National Director HP: hg P.S. I have enclosed a postage paid envelope for you. I did it because I was afraid you might not have any stamps at home and I don't want your 1980 Presi dential Issues Ballot or contribution to be delayed getting back to me. Please mail them to me today..