Inauguration of Gov. Robert Ray; Governor Robert Ray; 4th Term

It took me as it was I could see this righteous set to inspire big plans to slow to load. Currently. I. Am. Good afternoon I'm Dean Borg and this is a very special day in the history of the state of Iowa. For the first time since 1857 the governor will be inaugurated for a term of four years on the mantle of take that oath and Robert Horry is at his fourth inaugural. It's the first time anyone has ever been elected Iowa governor four times. And I'm Robert Ray completes the term which he begins today. He will have

been I was chief executive for 10 years. We're listening right now to the sun to a college Concert Choir part of the corporate auditorium actually virtual articles where Governor our crew would be sworn in the door. It was a minute or two before Robert Ray Arthur news was beginning his second. Tour hears. Her. Begin. A new. Four year term with only hearing that from the auditorium and the point is an official joint session of the Iowa legislature. For the senator is in the represented there was already the music to her to heart of the legislature's job in this joint session. Mr A Mr New Hampshire the certify the result of every election was a part of the ceremony that actually makes simple ceremonies for a special inaugural committee is afforded to escort the governor and the incoming governor of the state. Thank you. Thank you.

Reporting and justice. Minutes and will be escorting. The two principals to the stage for the oath of office. And also escorted in without official party will be their Iowa Supreme Court chief justice said when me. And Mr. Moore will administer the oath of office first to Mr. knew and then to Mr. RAY. Lieutenant Governor Arthur knew would ordinarily preside over a joint session like this but since he is one of the principals in the ceremony. Of the president pro tem of the Senate minute daughter is presiding Now as soon as Mr. new takes the oath he will take charge of the session and then later on you'll see Speaker Dale Cochran We've enjoyed a coffee joint session. Robert Ray is the thirty third governor of Iowa and he's a native of the Moyo he's forty six years old he's a graduate of the Drake University Law School and he was student body president at Drake Incidentally he's married to the former

Billy Hornberger of Columbus Junction. I'm governor and Mrs. RAY have three daughters. He's the former chairman of the Iowa Republican Party. Arthur knew is the thirty ninth lieutenant governor and he's 41 years old a graduate of Georgetown University Law School. He's married to the farmer and the only bad Weldon in town a governor knew and Mrs. Gnu would have her three children. The invitations to the inaugural today are. Quite a few are. Actually about 20000 more than two years ago two years ago when Robert Ray was in the same setting to begin his third term sixteen thousand five hundred invitations were issued. This year more than 36000 were written out. The lists were submitted by the governor and his staff by the lieutenant governor members of the legislature and other elected state officials. So what they wound up this year about 36000 had a second printing incidentally on those engraved

invitations. It's interesting to note though that. The engraved invitation isn't necessary Anyone is welcome to attend the ceremony that you're watching now and the ball tonight to the invitations there are a nice keepsake of the 16000 who got invitations last time only 5000 attended the inaugural 10000 read the ball I would say having been at the last inaugural that we have about the same size crowd about 5000 here today even though 20000 more invitations were sent out. That inaugural committee that I told you about earlier the escort committee is now about to begin that escort walk. And the president pro tem Senator minut daughter is about to call the session back to order. So now let's join those proceedings. Mention will be in order.

Mr. Sergeant at Arms. Madam President. Governor elect Robert De Re governor elect are there a new. Well the inaugural committee escort governor elect Robert de Ray and lieutenant governor elect Arthur A new to the speaker station. I know.

The colors will be advanced by the cadets at the military academy. Iowa National Guard. I. Our National Anthem will be sung by John De Haan choral director at the Clinton High

School. Or C in your city you mind out on it a lot so I'll probably. Be really good to watch in law school who is broad stripes and bright stars. Through all the. Guards we were in the street. The Obamas. Threw the

stew or Byron gold down. Dog. The invocation. The invocation will be delivered by the Rev. Mr. Joseph G grabs the First Christian Church

demoing. Let us pray. Eternal God we pray this hour for divine guidance for governor Robert De Re lieutenant governor are there a new for this 66 General Assembly and for all of those in positions of authority in light of their calling to servanthood guide them in the evaluation of their responsibilities. As well as their opportunities. Calls our governor. Lieutenant Governor. Members of the legislature and each of us to not be content only to meet physical or mental needs but lead us to minister to the deep uttered yearnings of the souls of all people. May our governor and lieutenant governor.

Continue to demonstrate your love in their serving so that those whom they serve. May continue to sense meaning and purpose in life. Dear God let us be aware of your presence not only in this inaugural ceremony but throughout life. In the name of Jesus Christ. We pray Amen. It is my pleasure to present the honorable see Edwin Moore Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Iowa. Who all had measured in Minister the oath of office to Lieutenant Governor elect Arthur a new.

You'll say aye. Your name and repeat after me. I do solemnly swear you solemnly swear I will support the Constitution of the United States and I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state and the Constitution of the state of Iowa and will faithfully and impartially and will faithfully and impartially to the best of my knowledge and ability to the best of my knowledge and ability. This jars the duties discharge the duties incumbent upon me incumbent upon me as lieutenant governor of this state as lieutenant governor of the state. So help me God help me God. Ah. Thank you

thank you. It is my honor to present our newly inaugurated tenant governor of Iowa. And President of the Senate Arthur a new. Thank you. It is now my pleasure to present the honorable Seattle March chief justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio who will administer the oath of office to Governor elect. Robert D right. You will say I your name and repeat after me. I Robert do you write do solemnly swear. Do solemnly swear. I will support the Constitution of the United States. I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Ohio and the Constitution of the state of Iowa and we will faithfully and

impartially and will faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability and knowledge to the best of my ability and knowledge. Discharge the duties and charge the duties incumbent upon me but upon me as governor of this state as governor of the state. So help me God. So help me God. Graduations going to thank you. Thank you thank. Is now my honor to present the Honorable Robert governor of the state of Iowa for his inaugural message. Oh thank God thank God.

Thank you. Thank you very very much. Mr. President. Madam President proton lets Chief Justice Senators and Representatives state officials distinguished guests ladies and gentlemen. First I want to. Thank you General Ne and your people who have made the arrangements for this inauguration. But more particularly and more especially I want to thank you and the guard.

For the tremendous job you're doing and providing survivor survival and rescue efforts in northwest Iowa at a time when we have just experienced one of the worst blizzards and most severe and devastating blizzards of all time in that part of our state. Once again I think you have proven. The great importance of the citizen soldier. Yesterday our president. Gave us his State of the Union and started that message by saying that he had bad news today. As I start this inaugural message I want to give you some good news because I want to talk about Iowa. This is a time when the answers to this country's problems do not come easily. So I want to begin with a question. Is there any place in this

nation any place in the world right now. Where people are better suited in a better equipped. Are any better situated to manage their problems. Than we are. Here in Iowa. As grim as some forecast way in Iowa can have good reason for optimism. We can make a case for hope. We can be optimistic in the attitudes of our young people. In their questioning of many of the materialistic values of our society. And in their sensitivities to inequities and injustices. We can be optimistic about the growing numbers of positive examples of the ways in which we are using our technology and our political will. To produce a better environment. And we can be optimistic. About the very nature of our islands. And the evidence in our

past that Iowans can. And will. Respond to appeals to a higher values and larger concepts of enlightened public interest. There is a drift in this country today. There is a wedge of distrust between Americans and their government. And these conditions give Iowans a special responsibility. We know. We are in a favored position but we must do more than simply enjoy it. As a people we must avoid self-indulgence. The strength of this country the strength of our federal system. Is the strength of the states. The future of the United States depends on the capacity of the states to move forward where there is indecision elsewhere. And the future depends upon the ability of the people in states which are more fortunate. To provide leadership.

There is no greater gift that Iowa can give this country as it approaches its third Centry than the gift of hope. We can do it. With our deeds and with a charted direction. Iowans have forged ahead in a way to make decisions. We are seeing the great value in finding better ways to determine the full consequences of decisions that government makes before they are made. We are moving in I want to face up to the energy problems. Instead of just talking about energy research. We have begun. Instead of just talking about encouraging energy efficient transportation we are doing something about it. We are achieving population stability in Iowa. To the envy of other

political subdivisions all around the globe. We are striking a rural urban balance. We have in Iowa a capacity for cooperation presently as you well know there is a political difference between the General Assembly and the governor. But this can be an opportunity for us instead of an obstacle. For we have a chance now to show people everywhere that Republicans and Democrats can work constructively together for broad interests of our state. We have a capacity for openness and candor in this state. The American people are fed up with untruth and lies. We will lead them by telling them the truth and then trusting them with it. As a piece of site advice to. Those of you who are elected officials. Re read the speeches you made during the last campaign and take another look at

all the promises you might have made. If you can see now that you promised more than you can deliver. Then say so. Our people will appreciate the candor. A lot more than unkept promises. Two days ago. I presented to the General Assembly a series of specific legislative recommendations next week in another message to the legislature. I will spell out the. Governor's budget recommendations. Those speeches and this one are all a part of the responsibilities of the governor. But this inaugural speech is particularly a part of the tradition. So let me say to the news people that you can put away your checklists and to the legislators in the audience that you can stop figuring what recommendations the governor

made that you want to comment about. I'll give you plenty of specifics in the budget message but I want to use this time to share with you a few observations I have after being governor of this state for six years and some thoughts I have. About the next four. First. I see us moving dangerously close to a time. When some would have government do everything. More and more frequently people come to my office wanting government to handle their problems. That in itself is alright. We most certainly welcome that. What is distressing. Is that too often they have given little if any thought. To how they could be handling those problems themselves. Government cannot feed everyone clothe everyone

hollers everyone. Nor shield everyone from every economic fact of life. Yet there are some in our society who think it should. Government's primary role. Is to motivate. Not maintain to regulate. Not control. Second. States have become willing victims of well-intentioned federal programs in many cases. We have become dependent on them and now are seeing the cruelty of the withdrawal of federal funds. By making sacrifices state government will be able to absorb some of the cutbacks in other cases. All will be able to absorb will be the shock. State government just cannot afford to take over every single federal program. Third of all the enterprises we are involved in

there is none that has a greater effect on the future than education. And none cost us more in state tax dollars. Let me give you an example. In 1967. Advocates of expanded state aid to education were saying that in order to fairly finance schools at the elementary and secondary level. State government should support them. With an amount equal to at least half the money raised by the state income tax in this coming year. Less than a decade later the equivalent of all the revenue generated by the state's income tax will go to finance elementary and secondary schools and many will tell you it still isn't enough. Even a school enrollment declining. Educational financing is still crucial. We have to continue to explore ways to

strengthen and improve our educational system within our ability to pay for it. Fourth. As we reflect upon the successes in state government in the past few years we can see most of them have come where we have. Relatively small amounts of money. And large amounts of thought and leadership to encourage people to help themselves. That's wish and grant program has kept life in our private colleges while helping thousands of students a branch re-align project. Shows more promise for saving railroads than any other undertaking of its kind in this country. A plan to solve fuel oil emergencies became a model for this nation. A work incentive program to help people get off welfare rolls became one of the most successful. In the United States.

It's amazing what people can do with a little assistance and a lot of encouragement. And that's how government should work. Fifth we must learn to say no. Cause after cause has been presented to me each one with a price tag on it. We cannot pay for all the government some would have us have. Legislators here today must continuously ask the question how much government. Can people afford. To pay. One $10000 government employee from sales tax only as an example the private enterprise economy must generate three hundred and thirty thousand dollars in retail sales. At our present 3 percent rate. And sixth consider the modern wisdom in what. I would Governor Horace Boyce said in a speech to the General Assembly.

Eighty two years ago he said and I quote. I cannot avoid the conclusion that we legislate too much. New members of. This General Assembly have it within your power to prevent edging any closer to a full time professional ised legislature. Iowa must preserve the concept of the citizen legislator. For his stems from the right of the electorate to self-government direct and personal involvement of people in their government. Provided by citizen legislators must not be replaced by preoccupied professionals responding more to a legislative body. Than to the constituency from which they spring. He he. Long legislative sessions limit the number of citizens who can or will

take the time to serve in them. Now those are a few observations I would like now to give you some thoughts. About where we go from here. First listen to the remarks of one native island who moved back to her home state after 18 years in California. Said Mrs Ruth Jones to a newspaper reporter. I wouldn't leave Iowa now she said. Not even for a vacation. I'd be afraid they might close the borders while I was away. And not let me back in. Well we're not going to close Iowa's borders however appealing that might seem sometimes. But Mrs. Jones makes a point we all should be sure what we are talking about when we say Iowa. A place to grow. We don't need a big surge in population. But we do have to provide opportunities for the people already here. We need to know growth is more than

smokestacks and freeways and shopping centers and big feedlots as important as some of these things are in a modern society. We need to know that growth can be measured and opportunities for people and the willingness to be tolerant of other views. Of an appreciation for the kind of life. We prize so much. In Iowa. We need to understand that kind of growth. Cannot be mandated mandated by a legislature or created by a governor's executive order. But it is attainable. If we work for it. 975. Is the ninety ninth year of America's 2nd century. We will be observing a bicentennial. We will be starting America's third Centry which is even more significant beginnings can be much more exciting than anniversaries.

We are approaching the opportune time for all of us to think about the direction. This state of ours should take. We have to start thinking not about Iowa in America's third century. What do we want from our government. Where is the trend toward more government leading us. How should we educate our people. How can we provide for those who need our help. How can we most wisely use our resources. How can we maintain the healthy balance of agriculture and industry. What will be the role of religious and ethical values. Fifty thousand Iowans began the thought process with Iowa 2000 project in 1974. We should enlarge and build upon that effort in 1975. They're paired very recently in The New York Times these

words written by Walter Lippmann. What is it he said that has shaken the nerves of so many. It is the doubt whether there exists among the people that trust in each other. Which is the first condition of intelligent leadership. It is not the facts of the crisis which we have to fear. They can be endured and dealt with. It is demoralization alone that is dangerous of though it is true that that statement appeared recently. It's also true that it was written some 40 years ago. Back in the early thirties. Those were very very dark times. And some look ahead and see gloom and darkness to done. But I don't think we have to do that in Iowa. I say that because we have the ability to live up to our moral capacity. I say that because we have the brain power

we have the technology we have the resources. I say that because here in Iowa we have a confidence in our history a confidence in the ultimate power of ideas. And most of all. A confidence in ourselves. Now I began the speech with a question. I ask if there were any place in this nation or any place in this world where people are better suited better equipped. Or better situated. To manage their problems. Than we are here in Iowa. I think you not only know the answer. You are the answer. Thank you. The benediction will be offered by Rabbi Albert Ed Gordon Mount Sinai Temple in

Sioux City and instructor of religion at Morningside college. Will the convention please stand during the benediction and remain standing during the retirement of the colors and as the official party is escorted from the joint convention. Lord our God. Returns to you in deepest gratitude. As we reaffirm. On this significant day the ideals the values and the Goal for which really is a people stand. We are thankful. For our governor and lieutenant governor. And for their of of sacred obligation and responsibility they have taken.

To day in your name. Oh Lord we pray that you will be there stay and their support as well as that of all of our leaders in the fulfillment. Of their sacred trust. To ensure that our state and all its citizens be blessed with tranquility and well-being. In your loving kindness or God to guard and guide them. That through their leadership hope may be renewed and sustained hurts healed. The weak in the war on assisted and human dignity and decency up hail. May your blessing rest upon our governor and lieutenant

governor. And all associated with them in our state government. In the ever new words of the ancient prayer in sacred writ and the lard bless you and keep you. May the Lord cause his countenance to shine upon you and be gracious unto you may the Lord inspire you with his presence and grant you. Peace. The colors will be retired by they could add to the Iowa military academy Ioan National

Guard. Well the inaugural committee escort Governor Robert de Ray and

Lieutenant Governor Arthur a new from the joint convention. Hall. Governor Robert Murray inaugurated now the fourth term. Now leaving California. It was settled here I. Thought it. Was not right. Six. Years ago. The rate. Of race is not. The real. Thing. Lasted about 20 feet.

With me here on. The fourth. Dr. Russell Lawson. University of Iowa on the part of the political science there Dr. Austin the significance of. That. Time difference to. 1969 this was the. Speech I have it here with me. Actually. In the situation. Of the estate. Man and the man of the hour. Mine is. For. Your very detailed speech by contrast gracefulness he said he was trying to put across today if this was an inspirational message today almost like a fatherly counsel. My guess would be a caution against despair it reminded me of Franklin Roosevelt saying our greatest

enemy is fear itself right. Interestingly only twice on the jury I want to know the facials which I'm sure Democrats and Republicans alike legislature of. Like. Saying. You're. Not deliver on what they are. Promised during the election. Real last but one. Question again. I just think. It's. Time. Rational. For. This legislation. And. I think. Gently saying. Let's. Get. This. Right. This. Summer. Dr. Ross they're going to be the jury. Session here as we talk. We'll just. Visit about the

speeches the. Church. Will join session of the Iowa legislature. He said there would be any headline grabbers or at least. That's paraphrasing what he said and I talked yesterday. Stan. Told me that. The newsman. Getting the story. You agree. I think that's right. There will not be sensational that find it out of this thing. Straight forward. Tapped. Racial. Direct. And specific. Talk to Washington. Several times today. The citizens are. Becoming. Critical of the reductions in. The federal government.

Back to the States indicating that they are getting now as great as they were before even before revenue sharing. How powerful is this man. Me I want Governor is probably right. Any veteran or are they possibly were going to New York State California and possibly two or three others we have moved to powers are going to be 10 years on time at a very weak government. What factors are using any ability would empower them. Well earlier sound is legal Paul you know we differentiate between legal power and power that he gets from his personality and sound out of time he's been there to take the power of the budget has had for about 30 years a very power rating as far as budget for comptroller the comptroller prepares for a budget with the governor just right all the time

and so it is a very powerful budget I think actually the scale injured from Michigan State. Five points for that and the governor gets five points for his budgetary power. Second item news the veto power down the aisle governor used to have a little less authority here than he has now because we just gave him the item veto power about what five years ago and I can start tonight. And so now we have the Iowa governor with a very large and very powerful retail. And he's not we should say what item veto power is as differentiated from just a straight to the right over any government and for the family. The other States incidentally has the authority to pick out a particular item in an appropriation for Rito that particular part of the bill the rest of the bill I will sign in the window that I could have a governor for nineteen hundred fifty six. I never had a single

one of their veto by the state legislature. Bill never written. Then we had better listeners and Alice I think there were two views with the first and I do not know. First six years of Governor Ray's tenure he's had a single bill already. Maybe I'm out of there but I don't believe it. So those are two that we've been talking about budgeting and the item veto. What about the four year term What effect does that have no interest in some of the park quite a lot he doesn't worry about being elected two years. That's right and furthermore we not only in our Constitution gave him four years but we put more limit whatsoever on the right and power to be re-elected and so it is considerably Well it's considered possible that he will run for another four year term. So he would be governor for 10 years where for just a few seconds left. What

about this man specifically his personality that all contribute to his power. I think it's very warm and it is an individual. It is natural leader and has it's both Republicans and Democrats with them and this is the most this next four years. We suffered. Enough for you. I think you get. This. Horse this state this defeat for you. West. Street loose. Change of pace I think. As we see. That you are. Giving it to us. Here. Today was also number two in a series of three governors. Tuesday. Barbarous elite. All right. Morning

9:30 in the morning. Detailing his budget record. House. That speech. I. See. The order without. Yang. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.