This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu SENATOR BOB DOLE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER SPEECH IT'S GOOD TO BE HERE. YOU HAVE TO BE SOMEWHERE. (LAUGHTER) I AM HERE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS TO BUILD OUR PARTY. YOU HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB. THANK YOU. (APPLAUSE) WE ALL HAVE TO DO OUR PART TO PROMOTE THOSE PRINCIPLES WHICH MADE THIS COUNTRY GREAT. AS MAJORITY LEADER, I APPRECIATE THE WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THOSE PRINCIPLES. LET ME TELL YOU WHAT IS HAPPENING IN CONGRESS ... (PAUSE) .... NOW LET ME MOVE ON TO SOMETHING ELSE. (LAUGHTER) SERIOUSLY, THERE ARE GOOD THINGS HAPPENING. WE HAVE A PRESIDENT WHO LEADS. (APPLAUSE) AND A MAJORITY IN THE SENATE WHICH HAS MADE MAJOR EFFORTS. THE SENATE AND THE PRESIDENT ARE WORKING TOGETHER. I KNOW I WOULDN'T BE MAJORITY LEADER WITHOUT RONALD REAGAN LEADING US TO VICTORY IN 1980. (APPLAUSE) Page 1 of 12 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu -2- AND I'LL TELL YOU, WE'RE GOING TO KEEP THAT REPUBLICAN MAJORITY (APPLAUSE) -- IF YOU WILL HELP US TO DO SO. YES, WE HAVE TOUGH PROBLEMS. TAX REFORM IS IMPORTANT, AND I WILL HELP. I'M NOT SURE THERE IS ENOUGH TIME THIS YEAR. BUT WE NEED TO REDUCE RATES, PROVIDE INCENTIVES TO EARN, AND MAKE THE TAX SYSTEM SIMPLER. TRADE IS AN ISSUE, TOO. I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT PROTECTIONISM--THAT WILL NOT WORK, WE DON'T WANT TO PROVOKE REPRISAL--I BELIEVE IN FREE TRADE. BUT IF WE DON'T GET ACCESS TO OTHER NATIONS' MARKETS, IS THAT FREE TRADE? WE SHOULD LOOK AT REASONABLE RECIPROSITY--NOT PROTECTIONISM--OPEN MARKETS FOR ALL. WE WANT BALANCED FREE TRADE, FAIR FREE TRADE. AND WE MUST DO SOMETHING ABOUT BALANCING THE BUDGET. (APPLAUSE) ONE THING WE CAN DO--IT CAN'T SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS, BUT IT CAN HELP--IS THE BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT. (APPLAUSE) SOME SAY CONGRESS CAN GET AROUND THE AMENDMENT; BUT BY REQUIRING 60 VOTES IT WILL MAKE IT TOUGHER TO UNBALANCE THE BUDGET AND TO SPEND RECKLESSLY. Page 2 of 12 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu -3- GROWTH IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. BUT YOU CAN'T HAVE A SOUND ECONOMY WITH GROWTH ALONE. YOU NEED TO CONTROL GOVERNMENT SPENDING. WE DID CUT SPENDING IN 1981, BUT CONGRESS HASN'T DONE MUCH SINCE. BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND I HAVE SET OUR SENATE BUDGET RESOLUTION AS A GUIDE FOR SPENDING BILLS THIS YEAR. IF IT'S OVER THAT BUDGET FIGURE, THE PRESIDENT SHOULD VETO IT. (APPLAUSE) THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO DEAL WITH THESE PROBLEMS--THE SAME WAY WE DID IN 1981--WITH A REPUBLICAN SENATE AND MORE REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE COMMITTED TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND GETTING GOVERNMENT SPENDING UNDER CONTROL. WE'RE NOT PERFECT, BUT WE WOULD NOT HAVE THE PRESENT RECOVERY--WITH INFLATION DOWN FROM 13% TO 4%, AND UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN FROM 10% TO 7% AND GAINED A NET OF 7 MILLION NEW JOBS--IF REPUBLICANS DID NOT CONTROL THE SENATE AND HAVE ENOUGH CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATS TO PASS THE TAX REDUCTIONS AND TAX INDEXING LEGISLATION IN 1981 WHICH CAUSED THE RECOVERY. I'LL ALWAYS BE PROUD I WAS CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND WAS ABLE TO PLAY A ROLE IN THIS GREAT REAGAN REVOLUTION. Page 3 of 12 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu -4- THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES IN TO REELECT GREAT SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN LIKE WE NEED YOU TO MAKE ALL THIS WORK, YOU WHO VOLUNTEER. OFTEN YOU DON'T EVEN GET "THANKS." "THANK YOU." (APPLAUSE) THERE ARE PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REPUBLICANS AND FOR THE COUNTRY. BUT WHAT KEEPS US TOGETHER AND WILL HELP THIS NATION PROSPER AND GROW IS OUR PHILOSOPHY. AND I MIGHT ADD HERE THAT SOMETIMES THE PRESIDENT AND THE REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS DO DISAGREE. BUT OUR PRINCIPLES UNITE US. AND WHEN IT COUNTS, WE ARE TOGETHER. FOR EXAMPLE, ON SOUTH AFRICA, ALTHOUGH THERE WERE DISAGREEMENTS, WHEN THE PRESIDENT ACTED, WE WENT BEHIND HIM. AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED, WHEN THE PRESIDENT ACTS ON FOREIGN POLICY, HE'S MORE IMPORTANT THAN ALL OF CONGRESS-AND I SUPPORT HIM. (APPLAUSE) WHAT KEEPS US TOGETHER IS OUR PHILOSOPHY: TO EXPAND THE PRIVATE SPHERE, TO REDUCE GOVERNMENT SPENDING--IN THE SENATE BUDGET RESOLUTION WE TARGETED 13 UNNECESSARY PROGRAMS FOR ELIMINATION AND WANTED TO FREEZE SPENDING IN MANY OTHER AREAS-- AND TO RUN GOVERNMENT SERVICES EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. Page 4 of 12 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu -5- WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT PEOPLE--AND MY RECORD IS CLEAR IN SUPPORTING ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO ARE TRULY POOR OR HANDICAPPED OR OTHERWISE NEED HELP--BUT WE ALSO MUST GET DEFICITS DOWN THROUGH REDUCING UNNECESSARY GOVERNMENT SPENDING. BECAUSE WE HAVE BEGUN THE HARD WORK NECESSARY, WE ARE ON THE THRESHHOLD OF OPPORTUNITY IN AMERICA. WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY FROM DOUBLE-DIGIT INFLATION AND A STATIC ECONOMY UNDER CARTER. WE ARE NOT A PERFECT PARTY, BUT WE HAVE BEEN IN THE FOREFRONT OF THE PROGRESS--WITH THE PRESIDENT--WHICH HAS PRODUCED THE PRESENT PROSPERITY. (APPLAUSE) STILL ARE PROBLEMS. THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES. I AM ABSOLUTELY COMMITTED TO MAKE REPUBLICANS THE MAJORITY PARTY. (APPLAUSE) IT'S GOOD FOR THE COUNTRY. OUR RECORD THE LAST FOUR YEARS PROVES IT. (APPLAUSE) Page 5 of 12 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu Michigan Republicans 2121 E. Grand River Lansing, Ml 48912 517/487-5413 Nove mber 7, 1985 1665 First National Bldg. Detroit, Ml 48226 313/ 963-9414 The Honorable Robert Dole 141 Hart Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Senator Dole: Thank you for agreeing to join us in Michigan on Monday, December 16, 1985 for our State GOP's annual Fall Event. The event will be two-tiered, beginning with a Reception from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and ending with a Major Donor Dinner from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Specific details are as follows: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Reception, Ballroom--Cobo Hall, Detroit. Approx. 500+ guests, $100 each. 6:45 p.m. Secretary and Senator Dole Arrive, Ballroom of Cobo Hall, Reception Program Begins. M.C. Introduces Platform (to be announced). 6:50 - 7:20 p.m. RECEPTION PROGRAM 7:20 p.m. Reception Program Ends. Secretary and Senator Dole Depart Ballroom, enroute to Riverfront Dining Room. 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Major Donor Dinner, Riverfront Dining Room, Cobo Hall, Detroit. 7:30 p.m. Secretary and Senator Dole Begin Greeting Guests in Receiving Line of Riverfront Dining Room. 7:45 p.m. Guests Seated, Head Table Introduced. 7:50 p.m. Dinner Served, Riverfront Dining Room - Cobo Hall. 8:20 - 8:55 p.m. DINNER PROGRAM 9:00 p.m. Major Donor Dinner Ends. Doles Depart. We are looking forward to you both joining us in Michigan and know that your participation will enhance our fundraising effort and generate a great deal of enthusiasm in southeast Michigan. Sincerely, ~------ E. Spen r Abraham Republican State Chairman E SPENCER ABRAHAM FRANK D. ST[LLA PETER F SECCHIA RONNA ROMNcY HANK FUHS. JR DEN:ll HAMMOND Finance Cnalfman Niiliondl Comr11111eernan Na11onal Cornm1t11't?wn111an Secrct;iry Page 6Tr of t~a 12siir t~ r LARRAI N THOMAS ED JOHNSON ROGEf1 FENOL JR ANDY ANU71S c w M cCLcl LAN JANt c GAnc1L·, Fust Vice Chau Second V1ce·Cha11 Ttrncl V1ct>-Chan Four!ll V1Ll' Cr1.111 Fdlh V·c~ CtMH $1,tr1 Vu.::tJ-Cll.ttl This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu SENATOR DOLE: THE TRIP OF SENATOR DOLE to DETROIT, MICHIGAN on MONDAY - DECEMBER ~ 1985 for MICHIGAN STATE GOP's annual fall event Page 7 of 12 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu ~ ~~ TO THE ~~TRIP OF SENATOR DOLE DETROIT, MICHIGAN MONDAY -DECEMBER l§i_ 1985 5:10 PM ARRIVE Butler Aviation and board Westwind, Tail #24PA enroute Detroit City Airport Detroit, Michigan. Butler Aviation Telephone # 549-8340 MANIFEST: Senator Robert Dole Secretary Elizabeth Dole Paul Russo Charlotte Ellis Jennifer Hillings Pilots: Bill Hutchison Co-Capt. John Action Note: Refreshments will be served on board 5:15 PM WHEELS UP enroute Detroit City Airport (flight time: 1 hour, 10 minutes) 6: 25 PM ARRIVE Detroit City Airport Butler Aviation (313) 527-6620 Met by: Jerry Rosen Liz Rosen Transportation by: Jerry Rosen Don Brown 6:30 PM DEPART Detroit City Airport enroute Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan. (Drive time: 15 minutes) 6:45 PM ARRIVE Cobo Hall, and proceed via trolley to room 2037 for Press Availability. Met By: Anne M. Govan Virginia Johnston 6:50 PM ARRIVE Press Availability in room 2037 (next to Ballroom) 6:51 PM SENATOR and SECRETARY DOLE participate in PRESS AVAILABILITY 7:15 PM CONCLUDE PRESS AVAILABILITY and proceed to Ballroom for reception 7: 20 PM ARRIVE at Reception in Ballroom of Cobo Hall, (400 Guests, $100 each) 7:21 PM Bill Gnodtke introduces VIPs, and Master of Ceremonies. Page 8 of 12 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas http://dolearchives.ku.edu Monday, December 16, 1985 7:25 PM RECEPTION PROGRAM Master of Ceremonies L. Brooks Patterson introduces Frank Stella 7:30 PM Welcoming remarks by Frank Stella Frank Stella introduces Ronna Romney 7:32 PM Introduction of Secretary Dole by Ronna Romney 7:34 PM SECRETARY DOLE makes remarks 7:40 PM SECRETARY DOLE concludes remarks 7:41 PM Introduction of Senator Dole by Jerry Rosen 7:42 PM SENATOR DOLE makes remarks 7:50 PM SENATOR DOLE concludes remarks 7:52 PM CONCLUDE Reception and Depart enroute Riverfront Dining Room Note: Spencer Abraham will accompany 7:54 PM ARRIVE Major Donor Dinner, Riverfront Dining Room (100 attendees, $1000 a couple) 7:56 PM Pledge of Allegiance led by Larrain Thomas 7:57 PM Invocation by Thomas Demery 8:00 PM Dinner Served, Riverfront Dining Room, Cobo Hall.