George H.W. Bush: “Well, what is it about the Bell name that is just dominating that convention? But anyway, I know no nepotism is…”

“Well, what is it about the Bell name that is just dominating that convention? But anyway, I know no nepotism is involved-- I've been told that. Look, it's a good question. Let me say that I was just over at USIA last week at the swearing-in of Henry Catto, our new Director, former Ambassador. I know that Henry is very excited about AAF's volunteer work with the Private Sector Market Resource Committee. The important skills that our Eastern European friends acquire through your generosity will help provide the building blocks to establish a productive economy. David, I think the advertising community can show these nations how to transform--transmit, I should say, information swiftly and creatively. With the many public service announcements your industry produces, you help teach people about these important issues. In fact, as I recall, you helped create and produce the production of the Department of Energy's ``Do Your Part, Drive Smart'' energy efficiency campaign. Now, that campaign showed us all how a few simple steps would help us become more energy efficient. And also, let me speak about a personal friend here. Look at the wondrous success of Jim Burke and the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. What a fantastic job Jim and the others--many of them with you today there--are doing. The advertising they've produced has helped stem the tide of illegal use of drugs by powerfully illustrating the often- fatal consequences of drug use. The ads are superb. And every country has problems that can be addressed with effective public affairs advertising. And as countries begin to realize that they need help to communicate information, they'll do it with advertising. So, a good question and a good way to end this teleconference. Thank you. Thank you all for what you're doing. Thank you for having me in Nashville, and God bless you all. Thank you so much. Note: The President spoke at 10:05 a.m. in Room 459 of the Old Executive Office Building via a two- way video and audio hookup with the meeting in Nashville. In his remarks, he referred to Howard H. Bell and David A. Bell, president and chairman of the federation; Henry Catto, Director of the U.S. Information Agency and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom; and James E. Burke, chairman of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.”