Reagan and Laxalt Photo Op
President Reagan and Senator Laxalt Photo Op for Re-Election Committee
U.S. President Ronald Reagan walks past adult Caucasian male soldier dressed in Class A uniform, sits behind Resolute Desk in Oval Office to sign papers for formation of re-election committee; press stand around desk, taking pictures. President Reagan banters with press and U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt (R-NV). Reagan signs several documents, hands them to Laxalt; reporter Helen Thomas asks, "Does this mean you're a candidate, Mr. President, for the election?" President Reagan: "In the eyes of the law." Laxalt thanks Reagan, who replies: "This is the first pen that I've used to sign six words." Thomas asks when Reagan will formally announce; Reagan gives inaudible reply. Reagan stands, shakes Sen. Laxalt's hand, shakes hands with others.
Senator Paul Laxalt filing Reagan/Bush Re-Election Committee Paperwork
Federal Election Commission sign. Adult Caucasian male holding CBS camera. Press in room waiting for U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt. Two adult Caucasian women leading Sen. Laxalt (R-NV) past press pool. Adult Caucasian woman processes Laxalt's paperwork to officially form and legalize U.S. President Ronald Reagan/Vice-President George H.W. Bush Re-Election Committee. Three adult Caucasian women and Sen. Laxalt shake hands, leave.
Federal Election Commission Office
Adult Caucasian male carrying briefcase, walking to adult Caucasian woman processing U.S. President Ronald Reagan/Vice-President George H.W. Bush Re-Election Committee paperwork; they speak briefly, man exits; adult Caucasian cameramen preparing to leave. Adult African American cameraman is told by off-screen man to look as though he's still shooting; group of adult Caucasian men and one adult Caucasian woman gathered in one corner of the room, one man taking notes.
FEC and Letter
Federal Election Commission sign and logo. Letter from U.S. President Ronald Reagan to Danny Lee McDonald, Chairman of the FEC, regarding President Reagan/Vice-President George H.W. Bush Re-Election Committee.