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Following up on the discussion about the
am sending the attached passages linking
possible inclusion in tbe speech.
if-the-Union at the Cabinet m em today, I
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with several dLSermt themes, for
I believe that any reference to the need to transportation legislation is likely to yield
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strong bipartisan applause.
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Transportation / N E X T E A Refere c s for the 1998 State of the Union Address
Preparingfor the 2 h i century:
When I've talked about building bridges to ]th<21st century, it's usually been in symbolic terms,
but we also need literal bridges and road^, m transit lines. And when we invest strategically
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in transportation, we're building the reliabl ,odem network America needs to be competitive
in the new century's global economy.
Balancing the budget:
Even as we've closed the budget deficit, w r dtosed the investment deficit, building the roads
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and bridges and transit lines America needs to |>d competitive. This year I ask Congress to build
on this record of success, and pass my prop 3 i tb modernise our transportation system while
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making it safer and cleaner for our children
Bipartisanships
There are many things we can agree .on. Amleri:4ns rightfully expect us to come together, across
party lines, to continue our historic efforts t ire Jiiild America's highways and transit systems. I
call on Congress to act quickly to pass my pcoplbsal
to increase investment in roads, bridges and
mass transit, and to do it in a way that is godi 1 the environment and good for our
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communities.
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One America;
Transportation is about more than concrete,usp ialt, and steel: it's the tie that binds, bringing us
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closer as a people. When we invest in roads a < fridges and transit lines, we enable people to
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' travel safely to work, to school, to stores, and recreation areas; we empower them to make the
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most of the opportunities our nation offers.
Environment:
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Congress tofinishthe work it began last yearar i pass a transportation bill that will let us keep
rebuilding our roads and bridges, while alsoiEvc it ing in the technologies and environmental
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projects - light rail transit systems, bicycle
p^th4 and scenic byways - that make our
communities healthier and better places to li J<:
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Welfare to Work:
One of the biggest bamers facing people iHov|ngfromwelfare rolls to payrolls is finding
transportation to jobs, to training, and to c nldcjare. Few welfare recipients own cars, but most
new jobs are in the suburbs, farfromwhei v tt JV live. I urge Congress to pass my proposal to
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help people travel to these jobs while they ; aaldng the transitionfromwelfare to work,
Urban:
'ebuilding our roads, bridges, and transit systems
Transportation is the lifeline of commerce,
our cities. I urge Congress to pass a new
is the key to bringing jobs, and people,
transportation bill that gives our community h e investment they need -- and to have the bill on
my desk before these funds run out at the tl April.
Communities:
Every community knows that its prosperity juality of life is linked to investments in good
transportation. To keep America moving, 1 :a bn Congress to pass my proposal for a new
transportation bill, with record levels of fur dm»that will benefit every state, and to have the bill
on my desk before these funds run out at th s er d
of April.
Gifts to the future for the Millennium:
Nearly half a century ago, our parents' gene^atilbrl had the vision to create the Interstate highway
system, which has not only strengthened ouec momy and our quality of life, but is the envy of
tlie world. Now, this generation has the opportu uty to create for future generations a 21st century
transportation system which will continue tc irtgthen the economy and improve our quality of
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life by linking us community to community d nation to nation, creating opportunity for all
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Americans. As the last such measure of the pt| (jentuiy, I urge Congress to demonstrate its
vision and pass a transportation bill providir ^ b , 'new opportunities for our future generations.
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Dear Mr. President;
We write to express our concern regarding possible changes
in the S o c i a l Security program and hope that you w i l l not endorse
r i s k y p r i v a t i z a t i o n proposals or cruel attempts to r a i s e the
e l i g i b i l i t y age i n your upcoming State of the Union Addreae.
We believe that some changes to the system may be necessary,
but we do not believe there i e a need to change the system
fundamentally to ensure i t s long-term solvency. While rererences
to "the s o c i a l Security C r i s i s " have become conventional wisdom,
we believe that the d r a s t i c action that a o r i s i s requirua I s not
necessary to ensure future solvency.
F i r s t , we should note that even under extremely p e s s i m i s t i c
assumptions about future economlo trends, the S o c i a l s e c u r i t y
Trust Fund w i l l be solvent for another t h i r t y years.
Second, the S o c i a l Security Advisory Panel, which agreed on
so l i t t l e , was unanimous i n stating that "the f i s c a l problems
currently anticipated with the graying of the baby boom
generation are manageable." Xt would seam that the problems that
may e x i s t t h i r t y years from now are not so dire that they cannot
be fixed with r e l a t i v e l y small adjustments to the current system.
Third, both the Advisory panel and those who argue that the
oyatom io facing an almost insurmountable •crisiB ', base t h e i r
predictions on very low economic growth rates. When more
r e a l i s t i c figures are used, the so-called " o r i s i s " appears to be
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overhaul the S o c i a l Security system with cruel proposals such as
r a i s i n g the e l i g i b i l i t y age or r i s k y ones such as p r i v a t i z a t i o n .
Some of these proposals, which have been promoted by m u l t i m i l l i o n d o l l a r ad campaigns, would e f f e c t i v e l y destroy s o c i a l
Security.
We look forward to working with you throughout the year to
ensure the solvency of Social Security, but we urge you not to
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the value on inbound investment in the United States would be helpful
to you. Too often, the value of exports overshadows the value of
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FRIDAY JANUARY 23, 1998
Clinton considering
global twist to speech
BY JOHN MAGGS
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WASHINGTON — In his State
of the Union speech Tuesday
President Clinton is preparing to
launch what trade supporters
have been urging for years: a
sustained, long-iarm edbrt to
link free trade and global competition to new domestic pro*
gram* in education, health care
and worker training.
The final form of the massage 1» undergoing extensive review and will continue to be
refined until the speech itselL
The viability of the effort, however, will ultimately depend on
Mr. Cliwon's overall political
standing.
The president has planned
Tor some weeks to make globalisation one of the major subjects of this year's address, ac-
cording to admlnistiation officials Involved tn drafting the
speech.
This was evident Jan- 7,
when Mr, Clinton hosted a dinner at the White House for 14
prominent Intellectuals to get
dielr advice on the State of the
Union speech.
According to Harvard Professor Dani Rodrik, the only profassional economist in the group, a
major focus of discussion was
die "challenges posed by globaltiKtlon" and the growing opposition b the United States to ftee
trade and International engagement exemplified by th« Asian
financial bailout
But administration officials
Involved In drafting the speech
say Mr. Clintons message
about globalization may have
little impact on hi* InlOatlves in
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thure was in the White House British newspaper The Cu.irdian,
tar mounting n separate effort Mr. Clinton continued Ais muito revivo Mr. CUmon'tf mde Ing two IVWJIS ago at thu White
the short tarm. When Congress negotiating authority, which is House dinner with inft'llttcruals.
rum run next week, it will be oc- opposed by a majority of his
The prosldcnt told Wr. Rodrik
cupied with hearings and legis- party in Congress.
that he hadreadthe eeonortist'j
Union on the Asia oailouc, and
recent book on this question,
Mr. Clinton will have to fight May cloud priorities
published by (he Institute far Inhard to preserve the U.S, role
ternational Economics.
in leading that rescue eifert.
In addition, it is possible
That book
that the newest scandal involv- arguments thatgenerally refutes
trade and interinn the president's private Ufe national competition are having
will eventually affect his policy a major impact en wages and
priorities.
tabor standards IA the United
Unlike medicare reform and States, and
that the key to
tax cuts, trade authority is an overcoming political opposition
initiative Involving Mr Ojnton's to more Uberalizanon was to
Individual powers — In this package free trade with social
ease to negotiate with other programs aimed at making U.S.
governments.
workers more competitive.
Most Republicans generally
"Ihis
with sodai
suppon giving it to him, but propamsconnection, been made,
has
many see it as « pdtitlcal tool for and I think thenot
president agreed
the presidem and have insisted with die Idea that It is Imponant
that Mr. Clinton make a penonal to make it,* Mr. Rodrik aaid.
push for the legj^adon.
Overwhelming Damocratic Sodai programs
oppostdon to new trade authority would leave a weakened
Administration officials say
nt with few allies in Mr. Clinton is likely to play up
several sodai programs in next
But wtfle the prospects may week's speech that will help rebe dim for trade authority in assure workers about the global
the n«t few months, the State economy. Among them are the
of the Union gives Mr. Clinton expansion ef a mot program in
an opportunity to begin a long- New Mexico that approaches
er-term effort to buQd' public plant closings in the same way
support fot his internationfillst as the shutdown of limitary baseconomic policy.
es: as a comprehensive economIn speeches and news con- ic challenge for a communlTy.
ferences over the three years
The president also is expected
since he lost that authority — to expand an effort to use the
and especially after abandoning Customs Secvice to iavestigue
his fight to revive It at the end child labor in other countdes.
of last yCAT'S congressional sesThe presidem told the assion — Mr. Clinton has publicly sembled thinkers that globalizamused about the growing op- tion of trade aad investment
jOJition to trade liberalization was putting new strains on soj] the United States.
ciety, and on the U.S. government. He compared it to the
Strategic advice
late 19th and early 20th centuIn one form or another, Mr. ries, when the industrial revoluClinton has received advice on tion exerted similar strains, and
how to address that opposition, Ushered In an era of reform
with liberals urging him to cru- that established antitrust, emisade for higher wagee. and envj- ronmental and labor standards.
ronmantal standards in other "This too Is a dme of reform."
countries and conservatives said the piesident, actxiiding to
urging hira to dedicate more po- the Guardian. "I have to be able
lidcal capital to the effort
to tell the story of America in B
Asretoldby Mr. Rodrik. and progressive way*
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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT
IN THE
UNITED STATES
U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies are increasingly important
contributors to the American economy. They provide millions of good-paying jobs to
American workers, contribute significantly to U.S. export growth and invest millions in the
United States in research and development, new plant and equipment and record-high tax payments.
According to the latest government statistics, here are the facts:
Key Contributions of U.S. Subsidiaries to the Economy:
Providing jobs. Tn 1995, 4.9 million American workers held good-paying jobs at U.S.
subsidiaries of foreign companies, 11 percent of all U.S. manufacturing jobs and 5 percent of the
overall private industry workforce. Employment at U.S. subsidiaries increased by more than
87,000 from 1994. These jobs are distributed across a range of industries, with 46 percent of the
jobs in manufacturing.
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The U.S. Economy Benefits From
Paying high
wages.
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Wages were 26 percent
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h i g h e r at U . S .
subsidiaries than at all
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Wages were higher at
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states, with West Virginia
a
60o
workers earning the
greatest difference, 65
40percent more. In part,
20higher wages reflect the
higher productivity of
foreign-owned U.S.
1992 1993 1994 1995
enterprises compared to
all U.S.-enterprises.
Contributing to U.S. export growth. U.S. subsidiaries exported a record $137 billion of
merchandise in 1995. Their merchandise exports accounted for 23 percent of all goods exported
by the U.S. that year. And, except for 1987, they have accounted for more than 20 percent of the
U.S. total for every year since 1980 [Figure 1].
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Subject: Race section of the speech
Here is a suggestion for strengthening this section-starting w i t h the second paragraph:
Let us be frank. Throughout our history, we have not always honored this ideal. Yet
have struggled in every generation—abolishing slavery, enacting civil rights l a w s - t o move the
country closer to that ideal.
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What can we do in our day and generation to make sure that America becomes truly one
nation, even as we become more diverse? The answer cannot be to dwell on our differences, but
to build on our shared values. '{A^fill want t h same t h i n q s - a good job, a nice home, a quality
education for our children, a safe r \ e ' < ] ^ ^ [ h i
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commonn. That is w h y I have launched a national initiative on r a c e - t o encourage dialogue, to
understand the facts of our changing America, to recruit leaders w h o will build bridges among
people, and to take action that will build One AMerica.
W e , in this chamber and in government , must do what we can to address this continuing
AMerican challenge. Let us begin be recognizing that discrimination still exists in America. .
Discrimination against ajjiy American is un-American, ^/ye must pass the Employment
Non-discrimination act. ^ / e must vigorously enforce the laws that make it illegal. I ask your help
to end the backlong at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commision. 6 0 , 0 0 0 of our fellow
citizens are waiting in line for justice.
And those of us responsible for leading this country must recogfnize that the greatest
progress we canjnake toward building one AMerica lies in the progress we makeJo-LalL Americans,.
That is why we must supports efforts to ensure a quality education for every child regardloco ofI akin oolerT?r^TrgpK^J«--epeft-4he^ollege
doors to all Americans, to cleanse our streets of
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But we will only move forward if all AMericans-every one of you watching at home
t o n i g h t - c o m m i t to this cause.
We must work together, learn together, live together and serve together. We see that in
the United Stated military, in Americorps, in the Peace Corps, wherever people of all races and
backgrounds come together ina shared endeavor-they discover the essential humanity of the other.
Only on the forge of common enterprise can Americans of all backgrouns hammer our a common
identity. We are many. We must be one.
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do thai child no favors. It is time to end social promotion in America's schools.
Last year, in Chicago, they made that decision - nol to hold children back, but to lift
them up. Chicago stopped social promotion, and offered mandatory summer school to help
students who are behind catch up. I propose an effort to help other commumiies follow
Chicago's lead. Stop promoting children who don't leam, and we will give you the tools you
need to make sure they do leam.
Leading the global economv
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As we enter the 21st Century, the global economyrequireslis to seek opportunity not just
at home, but in all the markets of the world. We must use all our power and prosperity to lead in
this new economy, not to be left on the sidelines. Increasingly, our trading partners cannot afford
to be our adversaries. We must break down economic bamers among all nations, so that the
global economy can lead to a safer and more stable world.
In the last five years, we have led the way in opening new markets, negotiating [220]
trade agreements. Our policy is to remove foreign barriers to products that bear the prou<ntamp.
"Made in the USA.'
In the coming decade, we have the opportunity X create millions of Americans jobs and
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sell billions of dollars more of American goods, in areas ranging ffcln agriculture to medical
equipment If we lead, we can make this global economy work for our people.
This year, I am MIIQwing nry iLqucjt foi the necessary fast track negotiating authority to
open more new markets abroad,
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ef 6orwant to keep them going, because that's the way to keep America growing.
I believe entering into new economic ties, including therightkind of trade agreements, •ft fetjc*
will increase, not diminish, our ability to raise worker arid environmental standards around the 4 ItyJt-l
world.
This year, I will send to Congress legislation, and I will ask every other nation to join
with us in a new effort to fight the most abusive and exploitative practices of all - forced child
labor.
An economy that offers opportunity must also offer help and hope to those Americans
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That is why we have doubled the funding for training dislocated workers.
That is why we must do more, more quickly, to help workers who lose their jobs for aaj:
reason. We help communities when their miliiaxy base closes. We should help them in the same
way when their factory closes, too.
And that is why, again, I ask this Congress to pass thc GI Bill for Workere to consolidate
the tangle of training programs and give workers a simple grant so they can move quickly to
newer and higher jobs.
Today, an economic crisis anywhere can affect trading partners everywhere. Recent
months have brought serious problems in the economies and financial markets of Thailand,
Indonesia and South Korea.
These nations are our customers, our competitors, and our allies. Let me say to the
American people: If our customers in Asia sink intorecession,they won't be able to buy the
goods we want to sell them. As competitors, if their currencies lose their value, the prices of
their goods will drop,floodingour market and others with lower-cost products. And as our
strategic partners, their national security affects our own.
The American economy remains sound and strong - and I want to keep it that way. But
no one should be mistaken. The turmoil in Asia JUU have au impact on all the world's
economies, including ours. Our job is to make the negative impact as small as possible.
Our policy is clear,fclflnation can recover if it will not reform itself. But when nations
SIS willing to undertake serious economic refonn, it is in our interest to enable them to try, and
it's therightthing to do. So I cal! on Congress to renew America's commitment to the
International Monetary Fund. Preparing for a far-off storm that may reach our shores is far
wiser than ignoring the thunder until the clouds are overhead.
I thank Speaker Gingrich and Sen. Lott, Rep. Gephardt and Sen. Daschle, for their bipartisan
leadership in support of essential action so we can protect our prosperity.
A SOCIETY ROOTED IN RESPONSIBILITY
A strong nation rests on the rock of responsibility.
First, a society rooted in responsibility must promote the value of work, not welfare. We
can be proud that after decades of finger pointing and failure, we ended the old welfare system.
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<p>Michael Waldman was Assistant to the President and Director of Speechwriting from 1995-1999. His responsibilities were writing and editing nearly 2,000 speeches, which included four State of the Union speeches and two Inaugural Addresses. From 1993 -1995 he served as Special Assistant to the President for Policy Coordination.</p>
<p>The collection generally consists of copies of speeches and speech drafts, talking points, memoranda, background material, correspondence, reports, handwritten notes, articles, clippings, and presidential schedules. A large volume of this collection was for the State of the Union speeches. Many of the speech drafts are heavily annotated with additions or deletions. There are a lot of articles and clippings in this collection.</p>
<p>Due to the size of this collection it has been divided into two segments. Use links below for access to the individual segments:<br /><a href="http://clinton.presidentiallibraries.us/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=2006-0469-F+Segment+1">Segment One</a><br /><a href="http://clinton.presidentiallibraries.us/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=43&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=2006-0469-F+Segment+2">Segment Two</a></p>
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1993-1999
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Segment One contains 1071 folders in 72 boxes.
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Clinton Presidential Records: White House Staff and Office Files
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