BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

In the Matter of 1 ) MUR 4885 1

RESPONSE OF THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO THE SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS AND ORDER TO SUBMIT WRITTEN ANSWERS

The FLepublican National Committee ("RNC") hereby responds to the Subpoena to Produce Documents and Order to Subinit Written Answers issued by the Federal Election Conimission ("Commission") in the above-referenced matter. I'ursuant to the Commission's Instructions and Document Requests and Interrogatories. thc discovery request is limited to documents and information from February I , 1995 to present, relating to the April 3, 1995 combined $1 5,000 contribution inadc to the RNC by Mr. Gary G. Jacobs and his wife.

I t should also be noted that the RNC has redacted certain non-responsive portions of document,s that i: is submitting to the Commission. The RNC nssures the Commission that these redacted areas do not include information requested by the Commission in the above-referenced matter.

Furthermore, although the Commission's Subpoena and Order refercncc an attachment of "March 27, I998 Correspondence from I Ialcy R. Barbour ( 1 pagc)," the RNC did not receive the referenced attachinent. Since the RNC could not take into account said attachment when foriiiulating its response, the RNC hereby rcservcs the right to supplement its response after receiving the attachment in question from the Commission.

WRITTEN ANSWERS

A. C'onc.e,ning the solicircrriot? qf'the conrr.ihirtion:

1 . The solicitation was made by Mr. Wayne Bemian, a member of tlilc 1995 RNC Gala Committee. during a .Innirary, 199s "plionc day" pledgc drivc at

tlie Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. Mr. Berman telephoned Mr. Jacobs to ask him for a contribution to thc Gala.

2. Mr. Berman appears to have received ftindraising credit for the April. 1995 contribution from Mr. Jacobs.

3. The RNC has no responsive documents in regard to this rcqucst. However, the RNC is providing a copy ol'a 1995 RNC Gala invitation to tlie Commission. The RNC is not aware of whether Mr. Jacobs was sent such an invitation

1. A $IS,OOO coinniitnieiit was iiiadc by Mr. Jacobs to Mr. I3eriiimi i i i

January. 1995.

2. The RNC is not certain wlictlicr the contribution \V;IS transmittcd or lorwarded by mail or by hand, allhough i l believes the contribution ivould have been transmitted or forwarded by iii:iil, The contributicin from Mr Jacobs was received in April, 1995, in response to an earlicr fundraising drive for the 1995 RNC Gala. The 1995 RNC Gala was hcid on February 9, 1995 at the Washington Convention Center, 900 9th Street, N.W.. Washington, D.C. The contribution was neither solicited nor received at the Gala event.

3. l l i c RNC is not aware of who actually tr:msmitted or forwarded the contribution, and it is not aware of who actually received thc contribution at the RNC.

4. Included in the responsive documents arc ;I daily deposit summary sheet. ;I

deposit ticket, a source document containing a copy of Mr. .I~cobs' check, a thaiik you lettcr for the contribution, a documcnt listing Laredo National t3ank under the name Wayne Bernman, and general donor intimiation records pcrtaining to Mr. Jacobs. A copy o f a 1995 RNC Ciala invitation is also included.

C. ldetiti,$ till pr .so t~ .s who provided m y i+rttitttio)I or ri.s.si.sliince risecl i)? !kc prepi ir~i~im ofthc responses to these qiiestiotw rind tiocirtiieti/ reqiie.s/.s. I f 'o t erich p e ~ w ) i itleii/$eti. .s/rrtefi,r which qirestioti or tiociitmtit ret/ires/ /lie infiirt~~trtioti or ri.ssi.sttince 1wr.s itseti.

For the Commission's requests pertaining to this matter, the RNC Counsel's Office: coordinated with the following individuals to organize responsive information and to respond to each of the Cominission's questioiis: Ms. I'atly

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Luther (Director of Membership Services), Ms. Lauric Prysock (Director of Republican Eagles), Ms. Beverly Shea (Deputy Director of Finance), fvls. Jnnicc Knopp (Deputy Director of Finance), Mr. Waync Berman (Republican fundraiser), Ms. Paige Lance (Southern Representative of Republican Eagles), and Mr. Steve Ellis (Director of Computer Services). Each of these individuals can be contacted through the Counsel's Office of the RNC.

Respectfully Submitted,

Counsel for the Republican N2tional Committee

April 22, I999 A '' day of April, 1999. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this

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Mr. Gary G. Jacobs President and CEO Laredo Natioml Bank Post offica Box 59 L a r i d O ' T X 78042

AS M Eade you we recog&& nationwide as a member of one oftbe most disPineyidid and celebrated p u p of Republicans. The fb%~cisl wppart and ldcrsbip you k h g e0 OW entire Pf@' at d kvsls of government display a ran levei of commitment for wbich we we &ply indebted.

lo addition, continuing your Esgles mern%Pership gives you d q u e opprtunities 10 old tie mnd develop new friendships with o&ep Republican leaders h m the politid sbd business coi%munitim Who share your exeordjonry commitment to our Party and ~ \ l r n&n9S futUn3.

Yaw Eagles membership is effective foe B AtU twelve months and a t i t b you to all tho benefirs we have designed s ~ f i c a l l y to honor individuals of youp caliber, and offers ~ Q U a full m g e of smial and business activities with your fellow members and the leaders of out Party.

I look foward to seeing you at ow next nafiond meeting or wgiooal &$es event, and tRanking you personally for your continuing generosity to the Eagle program.

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On behalf of&e entire P&y, p t w know how much 1 spprcche yow commitmen? to the Republican Eagles. We are honored to have you join us 85 we continue to &eng&ea QUI Peply 1996 presidential election cycle.

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W i l b J. M h u e w B m Betty %auhniMulphg

David M. Brewer Naacy BrhkeP

Edgar Branhnan Arcadio C a d k

Lodwrick FA. 6 h k Jack L CopW

Mr. & MS. &le M. Craig, 1 . Sugar Rautbod RdKn Day James D. Robinson, IHI

Juanita Duggan Linda Gosden W&wn Melvyn 1. Estrin Rockwell S c h ~ k l

Julie F M e y Stephen Schwanmn Stephen Friedman Theirse Shaheen Walter J. Ganzi, Jr. Saul Steinberg

Harvey Golub Ftaink D. Stella MR. Greenberg Peter Terpeluk, I .

Constance E. Tipton Donald 1. Trump Wob(ea Van Dine Dirk Van Dongen Elliott H. Vernon

Linda L. Wacbner Leslie H. Werner

Patricia S. Harrison John M. Hennessy Jon Huntsman, Jr.

Robert W. Johnson, 1V James H. Lake George Votis Kenneth L. Lay

Howard H. Leach

Gary G. Jacobs /

Drew Lewis Stephen Wynn

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The 1995 Republican i'naugural win be one of our Party's truly historic events. As in the past, for events of this nature, indimduals within the business and political communities win be toorking together to make this the greatest euent euer held A rare opportunity mists for a few indiuiduals to play an imponant role in ensuring this event's success by actively reaching out to

their f i and business associates to increme partinparion in this historic event. In recognirion of your deeper wmmimnt by sening indimdual tickets or tables> each member of our Inaugural Leadership will receive :;penal mognition and enjoy the forrowing benefits:

$150,000 Fundraising Goal sen o

1. Dals Seating at the Inaugural Dinner 2. Private Reception and Photo Opportunity with U. 3. 'Salute to Rpublican Governom' Luncheon 4. Speaker of the H.ouse VIP Reception 5. Breakfast in the US. Capitol with Senate Majority Leadeq Bob Dole and Speaker of the House,

Newt Gingrich. Friday. Ekbnuzry 10, 1995)

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. . 2. Briefing with U.!j. Senate and House Committee Chairmen 3. 'Salute to Republican Governors' Luncheon 4. Speaker of &e House VIP Reception

Q 5. Breakfast and Photo Opportunity in the U.S. Capitoi with Senate Majority Leader, Bob Dole and

d Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich (?+day, February 10, 1995)

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I . Preferential Sea,ting at the Inaugural Dinner *' 2. Briefing with U.S. Senate and House Committee Chairmen 3. "Salute to Republican Governors' Luncheon 4. Private Pre-Dinner Reception with U.S. Senate and House Leadership

9* iz%w&& $15,000 Fundraising Goal senor ~unhrre I z h n u mmble

1. Preferential Bble of Ten (10) * * 2. Pre-Dinner VIP Reception with members of the Majority Party in the U.S. House and Senate

.* You d have the option to requun a Governor, S C M ~ or MePnber of the Houac of Repnsentativa and hidher pest tr- ---- complete your table of ten. AU invited guests are p e a per scheduling mnflrmation. Formal invitations are available for you to send to your prospear. For funher information, please contact Elizabeth Montgomely at (202) '8638720.

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Senator Don :Nic!des (Oklahoma) Chairman, Repubihn Poky Committee

Congressmm Dick Amey p x a s - 26th)

Congressman John Kasich (Ohio - 12th)

Congressman Thomas J. Blfiey. Jr. (ViMnia - 7th)

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Thc Willard InterCantinental Hotel. 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue. N.W., Wrshinjpfi. D.C.. will sewc a8 the host hotel for the Eagles during the 1995 Rcpublion Inaugural. Special mom rates of $190 for single or double accomnodations have been secured exclusively for our m e m k n . Rcsewations may be made dtrectly with the hotel by calling (202) 626-9100. Please identie yciunelf as a membcr of the Wpub11c;m Eagles when calling.

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7LJenty years ago, Predent Gerald R. Ford and the National Republican Parry created an entirely new way for individuals to participatr! in the political process. As the first and most p,restigious polilicnl support organization of its hnd, the Republican Eagles sustained the Pa'arty through its most dificulr yenrs and laid the foundntiom ujhich led to Ronald &;$an's landslide victory in 1980.

From the begnning, Republican Eagles have remained steadfast in their commitment to the principles and uienk of our Party and our candidates at aN levels throughout America. The Republican Pang g a t e f i l b achnouiledges a tremendous debt of gratitude for the crucial role the Republican Eagles played in the dramatic resuqence of the Republican Party thu year and the largest mid-term election majority suieep of this century.

prominent position of honor and respect than the Republican Eagles. No membership organization uithin the Republican P a q enjoys a greater tradition of excellence and a more

Befitnng its unequaled stature u t h i n our Party, erclusive ClChVlheS are nseserved solely for the Republican Eagles.

National Meetings - Each year Eagles receive invitations to four national meetings. At least two of these meetings take place in Washington, D.C. and feature strategy sessions with prominent elected Party !eades From the U.S. Senate and House. Other participants have included Republican Presidents, Governors and former Administration officials.

111 d i n o n ro the hutonc Republican Inaugural in Febncanj. upcoming a'ents in I995 include the Annual Eagles' Cup golf a d fennls clnssic in Palm Spnngs in

Apnl, n '96 elecnon yenr stratepy mccnng i n Washington 111 luly and rhc Eagles 20th rtnnir~ersaq Blnck-tie Cola i n k'mhl~~gull I l l Oct0b:v

Regional hleetings and Special Events - Regional evenfs arid meetings are held across the country that allow Eagles to introduce Friends and prospective members to the Republican Eagles program in a more private setting. Recently, Eagle members have participated in many special GOP events including the 1994 RNC Annual Gala with President Ronald Reagan and Lady Maqzaret Thatcher, a live broadcast of GOP/TV's Rlsing ride at Paramount Studios and a Foreign Policy Forum with Henry Kissinget James Baker, Jeane Kirkpatrick and Dick Cheney. \,

International ' h d e Missions - In the past seven years, the Eagles have participated in three economic and trade missions in Europe and Asia. The Eagles have been welcomed enthusiastically by heads of state, including heniier ILi Peng of the People's Republic of China and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, high-ranking government and business officials in London, Paris, Budapest, Vienna, Beijing, Bipei and Hang Kong. In each c,ity, members participated in political and econ,omic briefings, diplomatic events and national celebrations and were introduced to the historical and cultural riches of some of the most exciting and beautiful cities in the world.

W'C Updates - Eagles receive regular updates From the RNC Chairman offering talki.ng points and briefing materials on Congressional and ./&Idministration legislative initiatives. The Eagles' newsletter, the RNC's Rising 'Rde publication and a broadcast fax system keep members abreast of political and campaign activities.

Republican Eagles are assigned tht17 own Regioraral Representative In Washington, wh:, may be contacted unth questions regarding Eagles membership, additumal benefits and upwming activilies at (202) 863-8720,

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membcrs fomi a spe<zial group and enjoy a unique relationship u d i ,!he PamJ's leadership. Through their leadership and commitment, R a m 100's mission is to raise the necessacry funds to help insure Republican victories 7b acconp;!lish this, our members contribute to the political process by contributing their ideas, Jinances and time to the Republican Pam.

Building on momentum from the 1994 electtons, the Republicun Party must take advankagSe of the tremendous opportunily in 1996. Our Republimn Presidenhal candihte will depend on 2 a m 100 eul;'ertise and resources to help formulate the strntegtj for m'nning the 1996 election.

9*18& $#z- iK/ l 180 /&ntJcp.yfi Z m r i 100 members twjoy a fill package of membership benefits ELents throughbut the United States and abroad are planned and designed to gwe R u m 100 members the greatest opportunity possible to meet and talk informally umh 1996 I?esuienhal candidates, PamJ leaders. forelgn dignitanes and spectal guests Membership

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National and Regional Meetings - These meetings feature working business sessions, strategy sessions, and fundraising updates. Past meeting participants have included: Gerald R Ford, Bob Dole, Phil Grdmm, Jack Kernp, Dick Cheney, Margaret Thatcher, Lamar Alexander, Steve Memll, Pete Wilson. Bill Weld, John Engler, and other Republican leaders.

'Ram 100's upcoming events in I995 are: Aspen Sln Dip, Aspc:n. Colorado (February 17-20); Nahonn! Spring h.leehng. Washington. D.C. (May 2)

International Business Meetings - In recent years, Team 100 members have enjoyed a variety of exclusive lousiness missions abroad. The 1994 East Asia Ttade Mission included meetings in 'bipei, Hong Kong, Guilin, Shanghai, Xian and Beijing. Other meetings have been held in Rome, Paris, Moscow, St. Petenburg, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw and Madrid. >am 100's stature enables us to meet with some: of the highest rank.ing government and business officials while traveling internationally.

J&z&dyz .%U&&.Cd R a m 100 membership requires a Sl00.000 commifment upon joining and every four years theraper A $25.000 conrnbuhon IS re4iciil.d in each of the intervening three years. 2 a m 100 members may contribute with a persoiinl or corporute chcck or a combination ofthe tuba.

Quesnons repriiiiig Rmn 100 rnembershrp or upcoming aChL'lheS may be directed to the 'Ram 100 ofice nr (202) 863-8720

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