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Date
Restriction
Classification
01a. Letter
President Mitterrand to President Bush
5/2/90
(b)(1)
Re: Department of State Translation (1 pp.)
01b. Letter
President Mitterrand to President Bush
5/2/90
(b)(1)
Re: French (1 pp.)
02. Memo
Brent Scowcroft to POTUS
6/21/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Houston Summit Preparations (2 pp.)
03a. Memo
J. Stapleton Roy to Brent Scowcroft
6/22/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Briefing Materials for the President's Participation in the
Houston Economic Summit, July 9-11, 1990 (1 pp.)
03b. Issue Paper
Re: Issue Paper: International Trade (7 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
03c. Issue Paper
Re: Issue Paper: China (4 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
/
03d. Issue Paper
Re: Issue Paper: Central America//G-24//and the Caribbean (4
n.d.
(b)(1)
/
pp.)
03e. Issue Paper
Re: German Economic and Monetary Union (4 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
04a. Memo
Eric Melby to Brent Scowcroft
6/25/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Messages on Houston Summit (1 pp.)
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(George Bush Library)
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Date
Restriction
Classification
04b. Cable
White House to Palazzo Chigi
6/26/90
(b)(1)
Re: Message to President Giulio Andreotti from President George
Bush (4 pp.)
04c. Cable
Re: Contact with Bong Mines; Situation at Firestone (1 pp.)
6/26/90
(b)(1)
04d. Cable
White House to Ottawa Canada
6/26/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Message to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney from President
George Bush (4 pp.)
04e. Cable
From White House
6/26/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Message to EC Commission President Jacques Delors from
President Bush (4 pp.)
04f. Cable
White House to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tokyo
6/26/90
(b)(1)
Re: Message to Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu from President
George Bush (4 pp.)
04g. Cable
White House to Elysee Palace
6/26/90
(b)(1)
Re: Message to President Francois Mitterrand from President
George Bush (4 pp.)
04h. Cable
White House to Cabinet Office
6/26/90
(b)(1)
Re: Message to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from President
George Bush (4 pp.)
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04i. Cable
White House to Federal Chancellory
6/26/90
(b)(1)
Re: Message to Chancellor Helmut Kohl from President George
Bush (4 pp.)
04j. Draft Cable
President Bush to Prime Minister Thatcher
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: Houston Economic Summit (4 pp.)
04k. Draft Cable
President Bush to President Mitterrand
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: Houston Economic Summit (4 pp.)
041. Draft Cable
President Bush to President Andreotti
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: Houston Economic Summit (4 pp.)
04m. Draft Cable
President Bush to Prime Minister Mulroney
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
Re: Houston Economic Summit (4 pp.)
04n. Draft Cable
President Bush to EC President Delors
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
Re: Houston Economic Summit (4 pp.)
04o. Draft Cable
President Bush to Chancellor Kohl
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: Houston Economic Summit (4 pp.)
04p. Draft Cable
President Bush to Prime Minister Kaifu
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: Houston Economic Summit (4 pp.)
04q. Memo
Eric Melby to Brent Scowcroft
6/21/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Presidential Messages on Houston Summit (1 pp.)
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(George Bush Library)
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04r. Memo
Brent Scowcroft to POTUS
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
Re: Presidential Messages on the Houston Summit (2 pp.)
04s. Draft Letter
President Bush to Chancellor Kohl
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
Re: Houston Economic Summit (3 pp.)
05a. Outline
Re: Houston Economic Summit Briefing (3 pp.)
6/27/90
(b)(1)
S
05b. Outline
Re: Houston Economic Summit Briefing (3 pp.)
6/27/90
(b)(1)
S
05c. Talking Points Re: Points To Be Made for Houston Economic Summit Briefing
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
(1 pp.)
05d. Agenda
Re: Houston Economic Briefing (1 pp.)
6/28/90
(b)(1)
05e. Letter
Chancellor Kohl to President Bush
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: Courtesy Transalation (3 pp.)
05f. Memo
Brent Scowcroft to POTUS
6/26/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Houston Summit: Western Assistance for the USSR (6 pp.)
05g. Talking Points Re: Points To Be Made (2 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
05h. Memo
Meg Lundsager to Brent Scowcroft
6/27/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Houston Economic Summit Briefing: the Soviet Union, 1:30-
2:30 p.m., June 28, Cabinet Room (2 pp.)
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CONF IDENTIAL
RECORD ID: 9004686
NSC/S PROFILE
RECEIVED: 11 JUN 90 17
TO: SITTMANN
CHRON FILE
FROM: ROY, J
DOC DATE: 21 JUN 90
SOURCE REF: 9013135
KEYWORDS: FRANCE
EBRD
OPM
HS
PERSONS: MITTERRAND, FRANCOIS
SUBJECT: LTR FM PRES MITTERRAND TO PRES BUSH RE EBRD
ACTION: NO REPLY REQUIRED PER STATE
DUE DATE: 14 JUN 90
STATUS: C
STAFF OFFICER: STATE
LOGREF: 9001062 9003686
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NSCP:
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DECLASSIFIED
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E.O. 12958, SEC 3.4 (B) September 11, 2006
By CAP NARA, Date 7/14/09
COMMENTS:
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4686
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
TRANSMITTAL FORM
S/S 9013135
Date June 21, 1990
FOR: Mr. William F. Sittmann
Executive Secretary
National Security Council Staff
The White House
REFERENCE:
To: President Bush
From:
Francois Mitterrand
Date:
May 2, 1990
Subject: Letter from French President Mitterrand to President Bush
regarding the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development
WH Referral Dated: June 11, 1990
NSCS ID# (if any):
9004686
The attached item was sent directly to the
Department of State.
ACTION TAKEN:
A draft reply is attached.
A draft reply will be forwarded.
A translation is attached.
An information copy of a direct reply is attached.
XX We believe no response is necessary for the reason
cited below.
The Department of State has no objection to the
proposed travel.
Other (see remarks).
REMARKS: The letter asks the U.S. to identify participants in the May 29
ceremony for the signature of the EBRD's articles, but was delivered to the
NSC June 7. We replied by diplomatic note to a French note asking the same
question on May 26. The U.S. was represented by Treasury Secretary Brady,
Under Secretary McCormack, and Treasury Under Secretary Mulfords
Director
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretariat Staff
S/S 90'3135
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
ID 9004686
REFERRAL
DATE: 11 JUN 90
MEMORANDUM FOR: ROY, J
STATE SECRETARIAT
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
TO: PRESIDENT
SOURCE: MITTERRAND, FRANCOIS
DATE: 02 MAY 90
SUBJ: LTR FM FRENCH PRES MITTERRAND RE EBRD
REQUIRED ACTION: FOR RECOMS/DRAFT REPLY
DUEDATE: 14 JUN 90
COMMENT:
DIRECTOR NSC SECRETARIAT
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President Mitterrand to President Bush
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gift.
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PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
4686
Ambassade de France
aux Etats-Unis
L Ambassadeur
Washington, June 7, 1990
Dear General Scowcroft,
Please find herewith the original of a letter addressed
to President Bush by President Mitterrand, that I was asked to
forward to him.
With my best wishes, I am,
Yours sincerely,
Julin
Jacques Andréani
The Honorable
Brent Scowcroft
Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
The White House
Washington D.C. 20500
CHRUN FILE
SECRET
RECORD ID: 9004877
NSC/S PROFILE
RECEIVED: 18 JUN 90 10
TO: PRESIDENT
FROM: SCOWCROFT
DOC DATE: 21 JUN 90
SOURCE REF:
KEYWORDS: ECONOMIC SUMMIT
EUROPE EAST
EUROPE WEST
INTL TRADE
other
ENVIRONMENT
PERSONS:
SUBJECT: HOUSTON SUMMIT PREPARATIONS
ACTION: NOTED BY PRES W/ COMMENT
DUE DATE: 21 JUN 90
STATUS: C
STAFF OFFICER: MELBY
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MELBY
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E.O. 12958, SEC 3.4 (B) September 11, 2006
By CAP NARA, Date 7/14/09
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02. Memo
Brent Scowcroft to POTUS
6/21/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Houston Summit Preparations (2 pp.)
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
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UNCLASSIFIED WITH
4877
SECRET ATTACHMENT
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
June 18, 1990
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
TIMOTHY E. DEAL
FROM:
ERIC MELBY M.
SUBJECT:
Newport Sherpa Meeting
Summit Sherpas met this past weekend in Newport to continue
discussions on the Houston Summit.
At Tab I is a memorandum for the President that highlights the
key issues from the meeting.
Concurrences by:
Bob Blackwill and Kark Jackson
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the memorandum to the President at Tab I.
Attachment
Tab I
Memo to the President
UNCLASSIFIED UPON
REMOVAL OF CLASSIFIED
ATTACHMENTS
CAP
7/14/09
UNCLASSIFIED WITH
SECRET ATTACHMENT
Declassify on: OADR
UNCLASSIFIED
RECORD ID: 9004963
NSC/S PROFILE
RECEIVED: 20 JUN 90 09
TO: SCOWCROFT
CHRON FILE
FROM: HAYDEN
DOC DATE: 21 JUN 90
PILLING
SOURCE REF:
KANTER
KEYWORDS: DEFENSE POLICY
DEFENSE BUDGET
STRATEGIC DOCTRINE
AP
OMV-
PERSONS: CHENEY, R
SUBJECT: PRES & SECDEF DEFENSE PLANNING
ACTION: NOTED BY SCOWCROFT
DUE DATE: 23 JUN 90
STATUS: C
STAFF OFFICER: HAYDEN
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UNCLASSIFIED
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RECORD ID: 9004963
ACTION DATA SUMMARY REPORT
DOC ACTION OFFICER
CAO ASSIGNED ACTION REQUIRED
001 SCOWCROFT
Z 90062116 FOR INFORMATION
001
X 90062509 NOTED BY SCOWCROFT
UNCLASSIFIED
4963
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
June 21, 1990
INFORMATION
OK BO
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
ARNOLD KANTER Ale
A
Nati Sec Advisor
I
has seen
FROM:
MICHAEL HAYDEN/DON PILLING
SUBJECT:
The President, the SECDEF and Defense Planning
We have learned that Secretary Cheney is trying to get a one hour
block of time with the President next week to discuss defense
planning, specifically those things in the defense program that
we will need to reverse "should things turn bad." Cynics might
view this as being roughly akin to figuring out how to get back
to where we've been -- without first finishing the computation on
where it is we should be going.
Nevertheless if such a meeting is held, it might provide a good
opportunity to discuss with the President his vision of our
strategic future, to include both our broad requirements and more
detailed direction on specific issues. Such a discussion could
help move along our efforts on a speech and NSD on our new
defense strategy. As you know, a Presidential speech on broad
defense policy would be a useful first step and we believe it can
be given even while budget issues remain unresolved. We will
shortly be getting you a revised speech draft that reflects your
most recent guidance.
More detailed direction on the defense program will be tied
closely to the results of the Budget Summit since it will be the
agreed-on defense topline that will determine the ultimate shape
of at least our conventional forces. As Les Aspin has pointed
out, however, there are a variety of policy issues within that
topline that will require resolution -- the active-reserve mix,
readiness levels for both components, the size of our investment
in R&D, the pace of modernization and its likely impact on the
defense industrial base. As budget levels are shaking out, we
propose to treat these questions in a series of issue papers for
the President's weekend reading at Camp David. For the first
available long weekend we would also propose a paper on strategic
modernization. These think pieces will outline the options
available and their likely impact and from them we will work to
develop statements that the President can make in various fora.
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RECEIVED: 08 JUN 90 15
TO: SCOWCROFT
CHRON FILE
FROM: ROY, J
DOC DATE: 22 JUN 90
SOURCE REF: 9014174
KEYWORDS: ECONOMIC SUMMIT
INTL TRADE
o Tun
PERSONS:
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6/22/90
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Re: Briefing Materials for the President's Participation in the
Houston Economic Summit, July 9-11, 1990 (1 pp.)
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ISSUE PAPER: INTERNATIONAL TRADE
I
Issue/Obiective
Summit should confirm that successful negotiation of an
ambitious Uruguay Round package before the end of this
year countries. is the highest economic policy priority of summit
Summit should call for fundamental reform of
agricultural policies through specific policy
commitments in each area of policy: market access,
export standards. subsidies, internal supports and sanitary
Summit leaders should direct their trade negotiators to
reach agreement on the profile of any Uruguay Round
package by the meeting of the Trade Negotiations
Committee during the week of July 23.
II
Background
The Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations
was launched in 1986 and is scheduled to conclude at a
ministerial meeting in Brussels in December of this
year.
The key issues for the United States are: fundamental
reform of agricultural policies and liberalization of
agricultural trade; substantial, comprehensive and
enforceable agreement in the new areas of intellectual
property, services, and investment; expanded market
access opportunities, including in LDC markets;
extension of the rules of the GATT to developing
countries, particularly through reform of balance of
payments rules; and strengthened rules on domestic
industrial subsidies.
On a large number of negotiating issues, particularly
the new issues of services, intellectual property, and
investment, there is a wide degree of consensus among
summit countries. At the recent OECD Ministerial
meeting, ministers agreed that successful conclusion of
the Uruguay Round by the end of the year is the top
priority of the international economic policy agenda of
member countries.
Summit countries are divided, however, on agriculture.
Progress in the negotiations is currently blocked by an
unwillingness of the EC to agree that the negotiations
should result in detailed commitments in specific areas
of agricultural policy. The EC favors a general
commitment to reduce the overall level of government
support, with no detailed commitments in individual
policy areas such as import barriers or export
subsidies. In fact, they have said they want to
increase import barriers on soybeans, which they call
rebalancing. Disagreement on this issue at the recent
OECD Ministerial led to communique language on
agriculture that spelled out the difference in
positions.
The disagreement over how to approach the agricultural
negotiations reflects a more fundamental disagreement
over the ultimate goal of the negotiations. We, along
with the Cairns group of agricultural exporting
countries, seek a long-term shift from supports based
on price targets, import protection and export
subsidies to other forms of income support not tied to
either production or trade. We have now agreed that we
cannot accomplish this shift 100% in the Uruguay Round,
but we want to establish a clear path to reform. The EC
and Japan are reluctant to commit themselves to such
fundamental reforms and seek to limit the result to
more marginal changes in their policies.
Every one of the other Summit countries has particular
sensitivities in agriculture. The French are major
beneficiaries of EC export subsidies and do not want
them cut. The Germans, who have a large number of
inefficient farmers, are concerned about reductions in
EC import barriers. The Italians are concerned about
reductions in EC internal supports. The British are
concerned about the costs of agricultural programs, and
support reforms that cut those costs. The Japanese are
concerned about food security with respect to rice. The
Canadians are concerned about restrictions on their
supply management practices in dairy.
The differences over agriculture are not only blocking
real progress in the agricultural negotiations, they
also threaten the negotiations as a whole, because
market access and export subsidies in agriculture are
the key issue for a number of important developed
countries like Australia and developing countries like
Argentina and Thailand. In fact, the Cairns group of
exporting countries will issue a statement before the
summit making it clear that they will block adoption of
an Uruguay Round package if it does not contain an
agreement on agriculture.
Without leadership from Summit leaders on the
agricultural issue, we will not be able to overcome the
entrenched differences, and our common objective of a
successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round is put in
jeopardy. The Summit provides a unique opportunity to
obtain the necessary political commitment from Summit
leaders on meaningful reform in agriculture, and
thereby pave the way for the successful negotiation of
a major Uruguay Round package.
The Trade Negotiations Committee, which has overall
coordinating responsibility for the Uruguay Round,
agreed in April to seek agreement on the profile of a
final package at its next meeting during the week of
July 23. This is necessary if the year-end target for
completing the negotiations is to be met, but clearly
cannot be accomplished if we cannot even agree how we
will negotiate on agriculture. The Summit provides an
opportunity for leaders to direct their negotiators to
come up with an approach that leads to detailed policy
commitment by the meeting of the Trade Negotiations
Committee on July 23.
III Watch Out For
Japan and the EC are likely to press us on a commitment
not to take unilateral measures under Section 301 of
the Trade Act, as part of an agreement on an improved
GATT dispute settlement system. It will be difficult
politically to get Congress to accept such a
commitment, and certainly only in so far as the Uruguay
Round adequately addresses issues of concern to the
United States.
Both Canada and Italy are pushing for the creation of a
World Trade Organization to create a coherent framework
for the various agreements that are being negotiated in
the Uruguay Round, and to provide a more solid
institutional structure for managing trade disputes and
coordinating national trade policies. We have said we
are prepared to consider this idea, but are concerned
about potential Congressional opposition and about
distracting the negotiators from the difficult
substantive issues.
The Japanese may raise their objection to the inclusion
of financial services in the Uruguay Round package, and
the British or the European Community may raise their
concern about the possible exclusion of financial
services. We agree that financial services should be
covered, but we have not decided whether a financial
services agreement should be covered by the general
services agreement or a separate agreement.
O
The EC may raise U.S./EC differences over the method
used for integrating the textile sector into the GATT.
We have proposed the creation of global quotas, which
they oppose because their trade would be affected by
such quotas. We have said that we believe that we can
design a program that would minimize the impact on EC
trade.
IV. Talking Points
1.
GEOPOLITICAL IMPORTANCE OF THE URUGUAY ROUND
A successful outcome to the Uruguay Round is critical.
--
It will dramatically increase trading
opportunities by stimulating competition and
economic growth.
-- It will provide an agreed framework for us to
better manage our trade and investment issues and
relations in this period of dramatic change around
the globe.
--
It will help ensure political stability by
integrating the emerging democracies of Latin
America and Eastern Europe into an open, market
driven trading system.
Success will require our involvement and leadership
over the next six months.
--
In past Rounds, agreement among the G-7 countries
was all that was necessary.
-- In this Round, success will require ambitious
results that bring along all our trading partners,
especially the LDCs.
2.
THE CENTRALITY OF AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is the key to success in the Uruguay Round.
--
It is a priority issue for both developing and
developed countries.
--
We know from experience in Montreal that the LDCs
won't accept a Uruguay Round result without
agreement to fundamental reform in agriculture.
-- The Cairns Group (Canada is a member) just
confirmed this in santiago.
Without agreement to fundamental reform in agriculture,
the Round will fail.
Reform will require direct and specific commitments in
each area of the negotiation:
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to reduce and reorient domestic support programs;
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to provide real and lasting reductions in the
barriers that impede access to our markets which
confront agricultural exporters;
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to begin the process of phasing out export
subsidies; and
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to harmonize food safety regulations.
None of us can achieve this reform alone -- we have to
do it cooperatively. All U.S. protections and programs
are on the table -- deficiency payments, sugar,
tobacco, dairy, etc. -- for negotiation.
Through the Round we can establish a clear and
irreversible path for real reform and liberalization of
agricultural trade.
Unfortunately, the negotiations are at an impasse over
what approach to use in achieving this goal.
There's no need to debate approaches here. We do need
to reaffirm our political commitment to fundamental
reform and direct our negotiators to resolve this issue
immediately.
--
The negotiations can then proceed on how deep the
reductions should be and how long the reform
process should take.
Fundamental reform in agriculture will be politically
difficult for all of us, but indispensable if we are to
have a successful Round. Each of us must remain
personally involved to solve the political problems
associated with concluding an agreement.
3.
OUR WILLINGNESS TO NEGOTIATE IN ALL AREAS
Our countries are substantially in agreement on many of
the other negotiating issues, particularly on the new
issues of services, intellectual property, investment
and the need for a more effective dispute settlement
system.
We are also agreed on the need to more effectively
integrate developing countries through better GATT
rules. In order to assure their agreement, we must
expand market access in areas such as agriculture and
textiles.
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ISSUE PAPER: CHINA
I.
Issue/Objective
Seek a continuation of the G-7 consensus on limiting
Western aid and multilateral development bank (MDB)
lending (to serving basic human needs only) until we
see further Chinese progress on human rights and
reform. This would include release of political
detainees, an end to harassment of dissidents and
journalists, relaxation of controls on free flow of
information, (including an end to jamming), and
renewed progress on market-oriented economic reforms.
Maintenance of Western sanctions will enable us to
continue to exert maximum pressure on China's leaders
to return to a path of economic reform and greater
respect for human rights.
II. Background
China's policies since June 1989 have been
contradictory and uncertain, reflecting its divided
leadership instability. Our current assessment is
that the moderate reformist faction led by Deng
Xiaoping has regained much of its strength, but is
unlikely to be able to push through significant
reforms or personnel changes in the near term. The
leadership will remain preoccupied with the
possibility of new unrest at least through this
September's Asian Games.
By SS NARA, Date 3/4/24
PER DOS WAIVER, November 6, 2015
We should maintain cooperation and dialogue with China
in key bilateral and multilateral areas but believe we
DECLASSIFIED
should hold the line on advancing relations with
Beijing until the Chinese demonstrate a willingness to
improve human rights and address our fundamental
concerns about retrogression in market-oriented
reforms.
The authorities have taken several significant steps
to improve the human rights and economic situation.
Since January the government lifted martial law in
Lhasa and Beijing, announced the release of 881
political detainees, agreed to renew the US Fulbright
exchange program and inaugurate a Peace Corps program,
and has reiterated its commitment to economic reform
and opening to the West.
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O
However, the overall situation remains unstable.
Chinese leaders have yet to take decisive steps to
improve human rights conditions and move to national
reconciliation. New laws have codified and extended
many of the martial law restrictions on
demonstrations. Freedom of the press, assembly and
association remain tightly constrained. And the
government continues to reassert control over the
arts, media, trade unions and non-governmental.
organizations.
III. Watch Out For
O
Japan will push for a relaxation of sanctions. Kaifu
outlined his reasons for this in his May 17 letter to
you urging renewal of China's MFN trade status. Japan
is under intense Chinese pressure to restart its
massive economic assistance program, including the
multi-billion dollar Third Yen Loan program.
O
We believe Canada, the UK, and Italy also favor a
relaxation of one or more sanctions, including those
on World Bank lending, high-level visits and official
export financing. Some may seek to use your decision
to extend MFN for China as a basis for arguing for
relaxation of sanctions.
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IV. Talking Points
Our relations with the People's Republic of China are of
long-term importance. We need to keep the door open to
those voices in the Chinese government who support
continued reform and to avoid doing anything that will
directly harm the Chinese people themselves.
While we have seen some indications that reformist leaders
are regaining some of the influence they lost last summer,
they remain locked in a struggle with conservatives who
favor only limited reforms and fewer dealings with the West.
We must make it absolutely clear to the current leadership
that the limited steps they have taken to heal the wounds
of Tiananmen and resume a path of economic reform and
respect for human rights of its citizens are insufficient.
Additional steps are needed, such as the release of all
political detainees, ending of harassment of dissidents
and journalists, and relaxation of controls over the media,
for example, ending the jamming of VOA and other foreign
broadcasts. The Chinese must also demonstrate in concrete
actions their commitment to market-oriented economic
reforms, which have retrogressed over the past year.
The sanctions we adopted in Paris last July have sent a
powerful message to the Beijing leadership. G-7 solidarity
continues to influence China's internal policy debate, even
if positive changes are slow in coming.
It would be a mistake at this time for us to consider any
significant relaxation of those measures in the absence of
further progress on human rights and reform. In
particular, a general resumption of multilateral
development bank (MDB) lending, beyond loans which serve
the basic human needs of the Chinese people, would send the
wrong message to China's leaders. Some believe that China
need only hold firm a while longer until Western unity
fractures.
I would also urge restraint in reinstating bilateral aid
programs with China for that same reason. If aid programs
are resumed, this should be done prudently and gradually
and should be restricted to humanitarian assistance that
addresses basic human needs consistent with World Bank
lending policy.
Absent progress on human rights, a resumption of MDB
lending to China beyond basic human needs will also create
strong pressure in the Congress for deep cuts in US funding
of the International Development Association.
Maintaining solidarity is the only way to continue to exert
effective pressure on China's leadership to return to a
path of economic reform and respect for human rights.
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ISSUE PAPER: CENTRAL AMERICA, //G-24// AND THE CARIBBEAN
I. Issue/Objective
Gain renewed commitment of summit to support the
democratic opening in Central America with continued
substantial levels of development assistance.
Get Communique language urging continued Central
American efforts to consolidate democracy and reform
their economies.
Underscore continuing commitment to the Caribbean's
political progress by pledging support for Haiti's
democratic transition and supporting constitutional
government in Suriname.
//
Get Communique statement of support for G-24 concept
for Central America. //
II. Background
Given events in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union,
assistance funds are under increasing demand. Central
American and Caribbean nations fear reductions.
The defeat of the Sandinistas in Nicaragua and
promising UN-brokered dialogues with insurgent groups
have shifted the focus in Central America to long
festering, basic problems of economic underdevelopment.
By SS NARA, Date 3/4/24
PER DOS WAIVER, November 6, 2015
Downscaling of the militaries of the region has begun
with President Chamorro's announcement of reduction of
the Nicaraguan army to 41,000. Further progress - in
DECLASSIFIED
Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador - will be slower.
The Central Americans hope to have their own peace
dividend' for economic development as well as to share
in a worldwide 'peace dividend.
o
In recent meetings with Secretary Baker, the Central
American Presidents briefed him on their economic
objectives for the region, including the coordination
of external assistance and lightening of the region's
external debt burden.
O
They reacted positively to our suggestions of a
G-24-like mechanism for Central America, especially
the U.S. commitment to mobilize other donors including
Japan, and the coordination such a mechanism could
provide. The Caribbean could be included at some
later date, if appropriate.
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o
The EC, Japan and Canada are considering the concept
of an international group to channel support to the
region, but details of such a mechanism are not
settled. The World Bank and the IDB are also actively
considering establishment of a regional consultative
group for Central America.
The U.S. $300 million supplemental request for
Nicaragua has started to flow. Our $420 million in
assistance to Panama is also being put into play. We
have asked for an additional $200 million in ESF for
fiscal year 1991.
We have also reprogrammed $30 million for immediate
assistance to Nicaragua, lifted the economic embargo
and restored Nicaragua's sugar quota. We will be
taking action soon on Nicaragua's request for CBI
benefits.
At the Rome Donors' Conference, the Nicaraguans
received $350 million in immediate assistance. The
conference agreed on a World Bank/IDB/IMF group to
deal with clearance of Nicaragua's arrears, and a
separate Consulatative Group on development.
U.S.-Caribbean relations are sound; most countries
have democratic, pro-U.S. governments that, in varying
degrees, have been supportive of U.S. foreign policy.
Caribbean countries, however, also fear being
sidelined as the U.S. and other industrial powers
react to events in Eastern Europe and want the U.S. to
help focus the G-7's attention on their needs.
By supporting Haiti's democratic transition and
addressing the crisis in Suriname (where there is
increasing concern about the return of military rule),
the Summit can reassure Caribbean leaders.
III. Watch Out For
Given the competition from Eastern Europe for policy
attention and funding, we need to consolidate G-7
interest in Central America and the Caribbean.
France and Japan have voiced opposition to including
the Caribbean and Central America under the same
economic umbrella. France is concerned over possible
clashing interests of the two areas and Japan is
uneasy about excluding Cuba. On the other hand, the
U.K. and Canada want the Caribbean included.
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IV. Talking Points
-- All countries in Central America now have democratically
elected Presidents and governments committed to
market-based economic reforms. The electorate has moved
toward the center of the political spectrum. Nevertheless,
as in Eastern Europe, potentially destabilizing political
and economic challenges remain.
-- We must consolidate the progress toward peace, democratic
stability and self-sustaining growth by giving the region
strong political support and tangible support in assistance
funds. A statement of support from this Summit would be
most welcomed by the Central American governments.
-- The United States deeply appreciates your aid pledges and
high-level participation in the Rome donors' conference.
This support comes at exactly the right time.
I hope you will continue to contribute generously to
normalizing Panama's and Nicaragua's status with the
international financial institutions.
//
We have discussed with the six Central American Presidents,
at their summit June 18, the formation of a G-24-like
mechanism to coordinate Western support for democracy and
development in Central America. They reacted
enthusiatically.
--
I would like our Communique to include a statement of
support for this concept and a request that the U.S. go
forward with consultations with you, our OECD partners, and
the Central American nations. //
As we react to developments in Eastern Europe, we should
also make a special effort to reassure Caribbean countries
that their needs and aspirations will not be forgotten.
During his May visit to Washington, I assured Jamaican
Prime Minister Manley that the U.S. will remain actively
engaged in the Caribbean. I know that Manley and other
Caribbean leaders would welcome a Summit statement
recognizing their concerns.
Haiti's provisional President Trouillot needs our help.
She is bravely leading Haiti towards national elections in
late September. A Summit statement calling for free and
internationally supervised elections in Haiti would be a
boost to her and the country's democratization process.
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GERMAN ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION
Issue
Economic and monetary union between East and West Germany,
which will formally have taken effect about a week before the
Summit, will be an important discussion topic, both on its own and
as a subset of developments in Eastern Europe more broadly.
Background
-- A comprehensive treaty on economic and monetary union (GEMU),
signed by the GDR and FRG on May 18, will go into effect on
July 2. The treaty tracks closely with Bonn's original
proposal, which essentially extends the FRG's economic and
financial system to the GDR.
-- The treaty is a huge success for Chancellor Kohl, who came out
early in favor of an accelerated timetable for economic union.
Kohl's position was shaped importantly by political concerns:
to stem the flood of resettlers from the GDR, which was causing
political strains in the FRG; and to ensure solid conservative
support in GDR elections in March.
-- The GEMU treaty has also quickened the pace of political
discussion about complete German unification. Kohl received
strong GDR support when he recently suggested that FRG national
elections be expanded to include the GDR as well; the election
is now set for December 2, but by law could be delayed until
mid-January 1991.
-- Key treaty points include: replacement of East Marks with
Deutsche Marks; conversion of GDR wages/salaries and household
savings (subject to fairly high limits) at a rate of 1:1;
conversion of GDR corporate debt at a 2:1 rate; West German
pension, health, and unemployment systems applied to the GDR;
extension of FRG banking system to GDR, with the independent
Bundesbank in control of monetary policy.
-- Much of the early euphoria has given way to growing angst about
the implications of GEMU: in the FRG, there is concern about
inflation pressures and large additional public borrowing to
finance GDR reconstruction and social payments; in the GDR,
there are great fears of unemployment and a long period of
hardship from fundamental restructuring of the economy.
-- The scope of new budget demands on Bonn is potentially large.
Social payments, infrastructure investment, and firm bailouts
will increase the government deficit, requiring heavy borrowing
(thus far Bonn has rejected a tax hike), and interest rate
pressure is already evident.
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Partly to calm public fears of an open-ended budget drain,
Bonn created an off-budget "Unity Fund" to provide up to $70
billion over the next 4-1/2 years, financed mainly by FRG
debt issuance.
-- The FRG's basic economic situation is highly favorable, and we
believe GEMU can be managed without excessive strain.
Inflation is now quite low; serious inflation problems appear
unlikely, though some price pressure is inevitable.
Budget deficits were reduced quite substantially over the
course of the 1980s, and a string of record trade and current
account surpluses has built up large foreign assets.
Basic medium-term picture is one of stronger German growth,
with somewhat higher inflation, temporarily higher budget
deficits, and a potentially substantial drop in its large
trade and current account surpluses.
-- Thus, effects outside Germany should be largely favorable:
stronger growth and exports in European and other trading
partners, and new trade and investment opportunities.
-- However, the industrial restructuring process in the GDR is a
major concern. Many GDR firms are unlikely to be competitive
with wages converted at 1:1, thus substantial unemployment and
bankruptcy seems inevitable.
O It is not yet clear how the process will be handled,
especially how willing Bonn will be to accept large-scale
bankruptcies and unemployment.
There is a danger that over-generous unemployment provisions
and special subsidies could impede restructuring, raising
both its cost and duration.
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Talking Points
-- We can all agree that the Summit should make a firm expression
of support for German Economic and Monetary Union (GEMU), a
major step toward eventual full reunification of the two
Germanys.
-- GEMU is a unique and exciting experiment; Chancellor Kohl
deserves credit for seizing the initiative and moving the
process quickly ahead despite the many daunting technical
challenges.
-- Our assessment is that the medium-term economic effects of GEMU
should be favorable -- both within and outside Germany.
While some inflation pressures may develop in Germany, they
should be well within the range of acceptability; we are
confident that the situation can be managed appropriately.
Continued strong German growth will help support continued
expansion in the industrial countries more generally.
We also anticipate a reduction of the FRG's large trade and
current account surpluses, creating welcome opportunities
for other countries and promoting the global adjustment
process to which we are all committed.
-- It will be important to encourage the sweeping restructuring of
the GDR economy on as rapid a basis as is feasible. Success in
the GDR will reinforce economic renewal throughout Eastern
Europe and in the Soviet Union as well.
-- Dislocations in the GDR -- in the form of unemployment and an
industrial shakeout -- are inevitable, and will create
political pressures there and in the FRG.
-- While we all hope that these dislocations can be minimized, I
think we would also agree that the long run success of GDR
restructuring -- which is our shared interest -- will depend
importantly on giving plenty of rein to market disciplines.
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DEAR GIULIO:
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AS THE DATE OF OUR MEETING IN HOUSTON APPROACHES. I HAVE
BEEN REVIEWING THE AGENDA AND SOME OF THE KEY ISSUES FOR
DISCUSSION.
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TWO OF THESE ISSUES - - TRADE AND THE ENVIRONMENT - - NOT ONLY
CONSTITUTE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR AGENDA, BUT ALSO CARRY WITH
THEM THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING SERIOUSLY DIVISIVE. IT IS
BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL OF THESE ISSUES TO BECOME POINTS OF
CONFRONTATION THAT I DECIDED TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE
YOU A PERSONAL NOTE IN THE HOPE, NOT ONLY TO AVOID SERIOUS DISCORD,
BUT TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS ON BOTH SUBJECTS.
-
AN OPEN WORLD TRADING SYSTEM IS VITAL TO ECONOMIC
PROSPERITY. WE HAVE BENEFITED ENORMOUSLY FROM SUCCESSIVE ROUNDS OF
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS THAT OPENED OUR MARKETS AND ENRICHED OUR
CHOICE OF GOODS AND SERVICES.
-
FIRST, WE MUST TACKLE OUR DIFFERENCES HEAD-ON AND PROVIDE
THE POLITICAL DIRECTION NEEDED TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION
TO THE URUGUAY ROUND IN DECEMBER. THIS WILL REQUIRE, ABOVE ALL.
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AGREEMENT ON RULES GOVERNING TRADE IN AGRICULTURE. REFORM OF THOSE
RULES IS LONG OVERDUE. PRESENT POLICIES ARE COSTLY. CREATE
UNNECESSARY TRADE CONFLICTS. AND HURT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
FURTHER. WE WILL NOT GAIN THE ADHERENCE OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO
RULES GOVERNING SERVICES. INVESTMENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
UNLESS WE PROVIDE THEM WITH GREATER EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES.
ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THOSE OF US AROUND THE
TABLE IN HOUSTON HOLD THE KEY TO AGRICULTURAL REFORM AND.
THEREFORE. TO THE ROUND ITSELF. AGRICULTURAL REFORM REQUIRES THAT
WE EACH MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN OUR AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
INCLUDING SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN EXPORT SUBSIDIES, IMPORT
BARRIERS AND INTERNAL SUPPORTS. WE MUST MAKE THEM IN A WAY THAT
PROVIDES FOR AN ACCEPTABLE TRANSITION TO LESS COSTLY AND LESS
DISRUPTIVE PRICES. FAILURE TO MAKE PROGRESS ON AGRICULTURE IN
HOUSTON IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES A PATH TO SUCCESS IN THE URUGUAY
ROUND WOULD BE A SERIOUS SETBACK TO AN OPEN WORLD TRADING SYSTEM.
I BELIEVE WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO BREAK THE LOGJAM ON THIS
PROBLEM.
ON THE SECOND DIFFICULT ISSUE. THE ENVIRONMENT, OUR
UNDERSTANDING OF OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND OF WAYS TO
PREVENT ITS DEGRADATION IS ADVANCING RAPIDLY, EVEN THOUGH MUCH
UNCERTAINTY REMAINS. I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED BY THE CONSTRUCTIVE
DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AT THE ARCH SUMMIT. I KNOW THAT YOU
HAVE BEEN ACTIVE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES DURING THE PAST YEAR. WE,
TOO, HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MUCH IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS YEAR ALONE.
THE UNITED STATES IS INVESTING APPROXIMATELY ONE BILLION DOLLARS TO
GATHER DATA, MONITOR THE CRITICAL PARAMETERS, AND DEVELOP CREDIBLE
ANALYTIC MODELS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION.
WE LEADERS OF THE INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES HAVE AN
OBLIGATION NOT ONLY TO ACT TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, BUT ALSO
TO DO SO RESPONSIBLY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF THE BEST SCIENTIFIC
EVIDENCE AND BALANCING ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. OUR
DISCUSSION AT HOUSTON WILL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE
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INFORMATION AND INSIGHTS ON OUR RECENT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES.
MY HOPE IS THAT WE CAN BUILD ON OUR DOMESTIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND
ENHANCE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. MY PERSONAL VIEW IS THAT WE
SHOULD AGREE ON COMPLETING THE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE
CHANGE BY 1992. BUT DEFER ANY DECISION ON POSSIBLE FOLLOW-ON
PROTOCOLS. LET ME REITERATE MY OFFER TO PROVIDE THE VENUE FOR THE
FIRST NEGOTIATING SESSION ON THE CONVENTION.
I KNOW THAT SOME WOULD PREFER A MORE AMBITIOUS OBJECTIVE
CONCERNING C 0 2 REDUCTION. HOWEVER, THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT
SCIENTIFIC AND ECONOMIC BASIS FOR US TO MAKE A COMMON COMMITMENT
ON THIS ISSUE. IT WOULD SEEM TO MAKE MORE SENSE TO TREAT SOURCES
AND SINKS OF ALL GREENHOUSE GASES COMPREHENSIVELY SO AS TO ALLOW
EACH COUNTRY TO PURSUE A FLEXIBLE AND EFFICIENT STRATEGY FOR MAKING
ANY REDUCTIONS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY. IN MY VIEW. THE MONTREAL
PROTOCOL PROVIDES A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A COOPERATIVE EFFORT THAT,
BASED ON SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS. BALANCES ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC
GROWTH OBJECTIVES.
-
AS I MENTIONED IN MY MESSAGE REPORTING ON MY MEETINGS WITH
PRESIDENT GORBACHEV, I BELIEVE WE SHOULD DISCUSS THE SOVIET
UNION'S REQUEST FOR WESTERN ASSISTANCE AT HOUSTON. I WILL BE
BACK IN TOUCH WITH YOU ON THIS SUBJECT.
-
GIULIO, THE PRIVACY OF OUR MEETINGS IN HOUSTON WILL PROVIDE
A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR CANDID DISCUSSION OF THE TRADE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. I BELIEVE A PRINCIPAL VIRTUE OF THESE
SUMMITS IS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO ADDRESS TOUGH BUT IMPORTANT
ISSUES AND, THROUGH LIVELY DEBATE, ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT
ALLOW OUR GOVERNMENTS TO MOVE FORWARD. THIS IS THE BIG CHALLENGE
BEFORE US NOW.
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN HOUSTON.
WARM REGARDS,
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THEIR HEAD OFFICE IN DUSSELDORF WEST GERMANY.
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THEM WITH ANY INFORMATION VIA OPEN TELEPHONE LINES ON
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U.S. CONCERN BE EMPHASIZED OVER NEWS REPORTS OF
TRIBUNALS AND EXECUTIONS AT BONG MINES. IN ADDITION,
BY HOLDING BONG EXPATS INCOMMUNICADO. THE NPFL IS
JEOPARDIZING THE FUTURE OF THE BONG OPERATION AS LACK
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THE EXPATRIATE SKELETON CREW FROM LIBERIA. (FYI. WE
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President George Bush (4 pp.)
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91149-004
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2009-0275-S
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P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
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P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
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(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
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PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
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from President Bush (4 pp.)
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PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion
of personal privacy
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Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
purposes
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
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financial institutions
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his advisors, or between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRA]
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PRESIDENT JACQUES DELORS FROM PRESIDENT BUSH.
DEAR JACQUES:
AS THE DATE OF OUR MEETING IN HOUSTON APPROACHES, I HAVE
BEEN REVIEWING THE AGENDA AND SOME OF THE KEY ISSUES FOR
DISCUSSION.
TWO OF THESE ISSUES - - TRADE AND THE ENVIRONMENT - - NOT ONLY
CONSTITUTE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR AGENDA, BUT ALSO CARRY WITH
THEM THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING SERIOUSLY DIVISIVE. IT IS
BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL OF THESE ISSUES TO BECOME POINTS OF
CONFRONTATION THAT I DECIDED TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE
YOU A PERSONAL NOTE IN THE HOPE, NOT ONLY TO AVOID SERIOUS DISCORD,
BUT TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS ON BOTH SUBJECTS.
AN OPEN WORLD TRADING SYSTEM IS VITAL TO ECONOMIC
PROSPERITY. WE HAVE BENEFITED ENORMOUSLY FROM SUCCESSIVE ROUNDS OF
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS THAT OPENED OUR MARKETS AND ENRICHED OUR
CHOICE OF GOODS AND SERVICES.
-
FIRST, WE MUST TACKLE OUR DIFFERENCES HEAD-ON AND PROVIDE
THE POLITICAL DIRECTION NEEDED TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION
TO THE URUGUAY ROUND IN DECEMBER. THIS WILL REQUIRE, ABOVE ALL,
DECLASSIFIED IN PART
PER E.O. 13526
SECRET
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Es 5/8/15
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AGREEMENT ON RULES GOVERNING TRADE IN AGRICULTURE. REFORM OF THOSE
RULES IS LONG OVERDUE. PRESENT POLICIES ARE COSTLY. CREATE
UNNECESSARY TRADE CONFLICTS. AND HURT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
FURTHER. WE WILL NOT GAIN THE ADHERENCE OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
TO RULES GOVERNING SERVICES. INVESTMENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
UNLESS WE PROVIDE THEM WITH GREATER EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES.
ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THOSE OF US AROUND
THE TABLE IN HOUSTON HOLD THE KEY TO AGRICULTURAL REFORM AND.
THEREFORE. TO THE ROUND ITSELF. AGRICULTURAL REFORM REQUIRES
THAT WE EACH MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN OUR AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT
PROGRAMS. INCLUDING SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN EXPORT SUBSIDIES,
IMPORT BARRIERS AND INTERNAL SUPPORTS. WE MUST MAKE THEM IN A
WAY THAT PROVIDES FOR AN ACCEPTABLE TRANSITION TO LESS COSTLY AND
LESS DISRUPTIVE PRICES. FAILURE TO MAKE PROGRESS ON AGRICULTURE IN
HOUSTON IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES A PATH TO SUCCESS IN THE
URUGUAY ROUND WOULD BE A SERIOUS SETBACK TO AN OPEN WORLD TRADING
SYSTEM. I BELIEVE WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO BREAK THE LOGJAM ON
THIS PROBLEM.
ON THE SECOND DIFFICULT ISSUE. THE ENVIRONMENT. OUR
UNDERSTANDING OF OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND OF WAYS TO
PREVENT ITS DEGRADATION IS ADVANCING RAPIDLY, EVEN THOUGH MUCH
UNCERTAINTY REMAINS. I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED BY THE CONSTRUCTIVE
DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AT THE ARCH SUMMIT. I KNOW THAT
YOU HAVE BEEN ACTIVE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES DURING THE PAST
YEAR. WE, TOO, HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MUCH IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS
YEAR ALONE, THE UNITED STATES IS INVESTING APPROXIMATELY ONE
BILLION DOLLARS TO GATHER DATA, MONITOR THE CRITICAL PARAMETERS,
AND DEVELOP CREDIBLE ANALYTIC MODELS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION.
WE LEADERS OF THE INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES HAVE AN
OBLIGATION NOT ONLY TO ACT TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, BUT ALSO
TO DO SO RESPONSIBLY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF :THE BEST SCIENTIFIC
EVIDENCE AND BALANCING ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. OUR
DISCUSSION AT HOUSTON WILL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE
SECRET
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INFORMATION AND INSIGHTS ON OUR RECENT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES.
MY HOPE IS THAT WE CAN BUILD ON OUR DOMESTIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND
ENHANCE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. MY PERSONAL VIEW IS THAT WE
SHOULD AGREE ON COMPLETING THE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE
CHANGE BY 1992. BUT DEFER ANY DECISION ON POSSIBLE FOLLOW-ON
PROTOCOLS. LET ME REITERATE MY OFFER TO PROVIDE THE VENUE FOR THE
FIRST NEGOTIATING SESSION ON THE CONVENTION.
-
I KNOW THAT SOME WOULD PREFER A MORE AMBITIOUS OBJECTIVE
CONCERNING C 0 2 REDUCTION. HOWEVER. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT
SCIENTIFIC AND ECONOMIC BASIS FOR US TO MAKE A COMMON COMMITMENT
ON THIS ISSUE. IT WOULD SEEM TO MAKE MORE SENSE TO TREAT SOURCES
AND SINKS OF ALL GREENHOUSE GASES COMPREHENSIVELY. SO AS TO ALLOW
EACH COUNTRY TO PURSUE A FLEXIBLE AND EFFICIENT STRATEGY FOR
MAKING ANY REDUCTIONS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY. IN MY VIEW. THE
MONTREAL PROTOCOL PROVIDES A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A COOPERATIVE EFFORT
THAT. BASED ON SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS, BALANCES ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH OBJECTIVES.
I BELIEVE WE SHOULD ALSO DISCUSS THE SOVIET UNION'S REQUEST
FOR WESTERN ASSISTANCE AT HOUSTON. I WILL BE BACK IN TOUCH WITH
YOU ON THIS SUBJECT.
-
JACQUES, THE PRIVACY OF OUR MEETINGS IN HOUSTON WILL PROVIDE
A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR CANDID DISCUSSION OF THE TRADE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. I BELIEVE A PRINCIPAL VIRTUE OF THESE
SUMMITS IS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO ADDRESS TOUGH BUT IMPORTANT
ISSUES AND, THROUGH LIVELY DEBATE, ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT
ALLOW OUR GOVERNMENTS TO MOVE FORWARD. THIS IS THE BIG CHALLENGE
BEFORE US NOW.
-
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN HOUSTON.
WARM REGARDS,
"
GEORGE BUSH
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PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE TO PRIME MINISTER
TOSHIKI KAIFU FROM PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH.
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DEAR TOSHIKI
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AS THE DATE OF OUR MEETING IN HOUSTON APPROACHES. I HAVE
BEEN REVIEWING THE AGENDA AND SOME OF THE KEY ISSUES FOR
DISCUSSION.
-
TWO OF THESE ISSUES - - TRADE AND THE ENVIRONMENT - - NOT ONLY
CONSTITUTE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR AGENDA, BUT ALSO CARRY WITH
THEM THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING SERIOUSLY DIVISIVE. IT IS
BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL OF THESE ISSUES TO BECOME POINTS OF
CONFRONTATION THAT I DECIDED TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE
YOU A PERSONAL NOTE IN THE HOPE, NOT ONLY TO AVOID SERIOUS DISCORD.
BUT TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS ON BOTH SUBJECTS.
-
AN OPEN WORLD TRADING SYSTEM IS VITAL TO ECONOMIC
PROSPERITY. WE HAVE BENEFITED ENORMOUSLY FROM SUCCESSIVE ROUNDS OF
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS THAT OPENED OUR MARKETS AND ENRICHED OUR
CHOICE OF GOODS AND SERVICES.
-
FIRST. WE MUST TACKLE OUR DIFFERENCES HEAD-ON AND PROVIDE
THE POLITICAL DIRECTION NEEDED TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION
DECLASSIFIED
PER E.O. 13526
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TO THE URUGUAY ROUND IN DECEMBER. THIS WILL REQUIRE. ABOVE ALL.
AGREEMENT ON RULES GOVERNING TRADE IN AGRICULTURE. REFORM OF THOSE
RULES IS LONG OVERDUE. PRESENT POLICIES ARE COSTLY. CREATE
UNNECESSARY TRADE CONFLICTS. AND HURT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
FURTHER. WE WILL NOT GAIN THE ADHERENCE OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
TO RULES GOVERNING SERVICES. INVESTMENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
UNLESS WE PROVIDE THEM WITH GREATER EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES.
ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THOSE OF US AROUND THE
TABLE IN HOUSTON HOLD THE KEY TO AGRICULTURAL REFORM AND,
THEREFORE. TO THE ROUND ITSELF. AGRICULTURAL REFORM REQUIRES
THAT WE EACH MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN OUR AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT
PROGRAMS. INCLUDING SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN EXPORT SUBSIDIES.
IMPORT BARRIERS AND INTERNAL SUPPORTS. WE MUST MAKE THEM IN A
WAY THAT PROVIDES FOR AN ACCEPTABLE TRANSITION TO LESS COSTLY AND
LESS DISRUPTIVE PRICES. FAILURE TO MAKE PROGRESS ON AGRICULTURE IN
HOUSTON IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES A PATH TO SUCCESS IN THE URUGUAY
ROUND WOULD BE A SERIOUS SETBACK TO AN OPEN WORLD TRADING SYSTEM.
I BELIEVE WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO BREAK THE LOGJAM ON THIS
PROBLEM.
ON THE SECOND DIFFICULT ISSUE, THE ENVIRONMENT, OUR
UNDERSTANDING OF OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND OF WAYS TO
PREVENT ITS DEGRADATION IS ADVANCING RAPIDLY, EVEN THOUGH MUCH
UNCERTAINTY REMAINS. I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED BY THE CONSTRUCTIVE
DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AT THE ARCH SUMMIT. I KNOW THAT YOU
HAVE BEEN ACTIVE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES DURING THE PAST YEAR. WE,
TOO, HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MUCH IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS YEAR ALONE.
THE UNITED STATES IS INVESTING APPROXIMATELY ONE BILLION DOLLARS TO
GATHER DATA, MONITOR THE CRITICAL PARAMETERS. AND DEVELOP CREDIBLE
ANALYTIC MODELS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION.
WE LEADERS OF THE INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES HAVE AN OBLIGATION NOTON
LY TO A
CT TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, BUT ALSO TO DO SO
RESPONSIBLY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF THE BEST SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AND
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BALANCING ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. OUR
DISCUSSION AT HOUSTON WILL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE
INFORMATION AND INSIGHTS ON OUR RECENT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES. MY
HOPE IS THAT WE CAN BUILD ON OUR DOMESTIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND ENHANCE
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. MY PERSONAL VIEW IS THAT WE SHOULD
AGREE ON COMPLETING THE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE BY
1992. BUT DEFER ANY DECISION ON POSSIBLE FOLLOW-ON PROTOCOLS. LET
ME REITERATE MY OFFER TO PROVIDE THE VENUE FOR THE FIRST
NEGOTIATING SESSION ON THE CONVENTION.
I KNOW THAT SOME WOULD PREFER A MORE AMBITIOUS OBJECTIVE
CONCERNING C 0 2 REDUCTION. HOWEVER. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT
SCIENTIFIC AND ECONOMIC BASIS FOR US TO MAKE A COMMON COMMITMENT ON
THIS ISSUE. IT WOULD SEEM TO MAKE MORE SENSE TO TREAT SOURCES AND
SINKS OF ALL GREENHOUSE GASES COMPREHENSIVELY. SO AS TO ALLOW EACH
COUNTRY TO PURSUE A FLEXIBLE AND EFFICIENT STRATEGY FOR MAKING ANY
REDUCTIONS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY. IN MY VIEW, THE MONTREAL
PROTOCOL PROVIDES A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A COOPERATIVE EFFORT THAT.
BASED ON SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS. BALANCES ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC
GROWTH OBJECTIVES.
AS I MENTIONED IN MY MESSAGE REPORTING ON MY MEETINGS WITH
PRESIDENT GORBACHEV, I BELIEVE WE SHOULD DISCUSS THE SOVIET UNION' S
REQUEST FOR WESTERN ASSISTANCE AT HOUSTON. I WILL BE BACK IN TOUCH
WITH YOU ON THIS SUBJECT.
TOSHIKI, THE PRIVACY OF OUR MEETINGS IN HOUSTON WILL PROVIDE A
GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR CANDID DISCUSSION OF THE TRADE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. I BELIEVE A PRINCIPAL VIRTUE OF THESE
SUMMITS IS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO ADDRESS TOUGH BUT IMPORTANT
ISSUES AND. THROUGH LIVELY DEBATE. ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT ALLOW
OUR GOVERNMENTS TO MOVE FORWARD. THIS IS THE BIG CHALLENGE BEFORE
US NOW.
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN HOUSTON.
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DEAR FRANCOIS:
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AS THE DATE OF OUR MEETING IN HOUSTON APPROACHES. I HAVE
BEEN REVIEWING THE AGENDA AND SOME OF THE KEY ISSUES FOR
DISCUSSION.
-
TWO OF THESE ISSUES - - TRADE AND THE ENVIRONMENT - - NOT ONLY
CONSTITUTE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR AGENDA, BUT ALSO CARRY WITH
THEM THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING SERIOUSLY DIVISIVE. IT IS
BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL OF THESE ISSUES TO BECOME POINTS OF
CONFRONTATION THAT I DECIDED TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE
YOU A PERSONAL NOTE IN THE HOPE, NOT ONLY TO AVOID SERIOUS DISCORD,
BUT TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS ON BOTH SUBJECTS.
-
AN OPEN WORLD TRADING SYSTEM IS VITAL TO ECONOMIC
PROSPERITY. WE HAVE BENEFITED ENORMOUSLY FROM SUCCESSIVE ROUNDS OF
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS THAT OPENED OUR MARKETS AND ENRICHED OUR
CHOICE OF GOODS AND SERVICES.
FIRST, WE MUST TACKLE OUR DIFFERENCES HEAD-ON AND PROVIDE
THE POLITICAL DIRECTION NEEDED TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION
TO THE URUGUAY ROUND IN DECEMBER. THIS WILL REQUIRE, ABOVE ALL,
AGREEMENT ON RULES GOVERNING TRADE IN AGRICULTURE. REFORM OF THOSE
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RULES IS LONG OVERDUE. PRESENT POLICIES ARE COSTLY. CREATE
UNNECESSARY TRADE CONFLICTS. AND HURT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
FURTHER. WE WILL NOT GAIN THE ADHERENCE OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
TO RULES GOVERNING SERVICES. INVESTMENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
UNLESS WE PROVIDE THEM WITH GREATER EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES.
ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THOSE OF US AROUND
THE TABLE IN HOUSTON HOLD THE KEY TO AGRICULTURAL REFORM AND.
THEREFORE. TO THE ROUND ITSELF. AGRICULTURAL REFORM REQUIRES
THAT WE EACH MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN OUR AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT
PROGRAMS. INCLUDING SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN EXPORT SUBSIDIES,
IMPORT BARRIERS AND INTERNAL SUPPORTS. WE MUST MAKE THEM IN A
WAY THAT PROVIDES FOR AN ACCEPTABLE TRANSITION TO LESS COSTLY AND
LESS DISRUPTIVE PRICES. FAILURE TO MAKE PROGRESS ON AGRICULTURE
IN HOUSTON IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES A PATH TO SUCCESS IN THE
URUGUAY ROUND WOULD BE A SERIOUS SETBACK TO AN OPEN WORLD TRADING
SYSTEM. I BELIEVE WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO BREAK THE LOGJAM ON
THIS PROBLEM.
ON THE SECOND DIFFICULT ISSUE. THE ENVIRONMENT, OUR
UNDERSTANDING OF OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND OF WAYS TO
PREVENT ITS DEGRADATION IS ADVANCING RAPIDLY, EVEN THOUGH MUCH
UNCERTAINTY REMAINS. I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED BY THE CONSTRUCTIVE
DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AT THE ARCH SUMMIT. I KNOW THAT
YOU HAVE BEEN ACTIVE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES DURING THE PAST
YEAR. WE, TOO, HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MUCH IN THE UNITED STATES.
THIS YEAR ALONE, THE UNITED STATES IS INVESTING APPROXIMATELY ONE
BILLION DOLLARS TO GATHER DATA, MONITOR THE CRITICAL PARAMETERS,
AND DEVELOP CREDIBLE ANALYTIC MODELS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION.
WE LEADERS OF THE INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES HAVE AN
OBLIGATION NOT ONLY TO ACT TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, BUT ALSO
TO DO SO RESPONSIBLY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF THE BEST SCIENTIFIC
EVIDENCE AND BALANCING ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. OUR
DISCUSSION AT HOUSTON WILL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE
INFORMATION AND INSIGHTS ON OUR RECENT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES.
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MY HOPE IS THAT WE CAN BUILD ON OUR DOMESTIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND
ENHANCE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. MY PERSONAL VIEW IS THAT WE
SHOULD AGREE ON COMPLETING THE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE
CHANGE BY 1992. BUT DEFER ANY DECISION ON POSSIBLE FOLLOW-ON
PROTOCOLS. LET ME REITERATE MY OFFER TO PROVIDE THE VENUE FOR THE
FIRST NEGOTIATING SESSION ON THE CONVENTION.
I KNOW THAT SOME WOULD PREFER A MORE AMBITIOUS OBJECTIVE
CONCERNING C 0 2 REDUCTION. HOWEVER. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT
SCIENTIFIC AND ECONOMIC BASIS FOR US TO MAKE A COMMON COMMITMENT
ON THIS ISSUE. IT WOULD SEEM TO MAKE MORE SENSE TO TREAT SOURCES
AND SINKS OF ALL GREENHOUSE GASES COMPREHENSIVELY, SO AS TO ALLOW
EACH COUNTRY TO PURSUE A FLEXIBLE AND EFFICIENT STRATEGY FOR
MAKING ANY REDUCTIONS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY. IN MY VIEW, THE
MONTREAL PROTOCOL PROVIDES A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A COOPERATIVE EFFORT
THAT. BASED ON SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS, BALANCES ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH OBJECTIVES.
AS I MENTIONED IN MY MESSAGE REPORTING ON MY MEETINGS WITH
PRESIDENT GORBACHEV, I BELIEVE WE SHOULD DISCUSS THE SOVIET UNION'S
REQUEST FOR WESTERN ASSISTANCE AT HOUSTON. I WILL BE BACK IN TOUCH
WITH YOU ON THIS SUBJECT.
FRANCOIS, THE PRIVACY OF OUR MEETINGS IN HOUSTON WILL
PROVIDE A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR CANDID DISCUSSION OF THE TRADE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. I BELIEVE A PRINCIPAL VIRTUE OF THESE
SUMMITS IS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO ADDRESS TOUGH BUT IMPORTANT
ISSUES AND, THROUGH LIVELY DEBATE, ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT
ALLOW OUR GOVERNMENTS TO MOVE FORWARD. THIS IS THE BIG CHALLENGE
BEFORE US NOW.
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN HOUSTON.
WARM REGARDS,
GEORGE BUSH
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THATCHER FROM PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH.
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DEAR MARGARET:
-
AS THE DATE OF OUR MEETING IN HOUSTON APPROACHES, I HAVE
BEEN REVIEWING THE AGENDA AND SOME OF THE KEY ISSUES FOR
DISCUSSION.
-
TWO OF THESE ISSUES - - TRADE AND THE ENVIRONMENT - - NOT ONLY
CONSTITUTE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR AGENDA, BUT ALSO CARRY WITH
THEM THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING SERIOUSLY DIVISIVE. IT IS
BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL OF THESE ISSUES TO BECOME POINTS OF
CONFRONTATION THAT I DECIDED TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE
YOU A PERSONAL NOTE IN THE HOPE, NOT ONLY TO AVOID SERIOUS DISCORD.
BUT TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS ON BOTH SUBJECTS.
AN OPEN WORLD TRADING SYSTEM IS VITAL TO ECONOMIC
PROSPERITY. WE HAVE BENEFITED ENORMOUSLY FROM SUCCESSIVE ROUNDS OF
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS THAT OPENED OUR MARKETS AND ENRICHED OUR
CHOICE OF GOODS AND SERVICES.
-
FIRST, WE MUST TACKLE OUR DIFFERENCES HEAD-ON AND PROVIDE
THE POLITICAL DIRECTION NEEDED TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION
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TO THE URUGUAY ROUND IN DECEMBER. THIS WILL REQUIRE. ABOVE ALL,
AGREEMENT ON RULES GOVERNING TRADE IN AGRICULTURE. REFORM OF THOSE
RULES IS LONG OVERDUE. PRESENT POLICIES ARE COSTLY, CREATE
UNNECESSARY TRADE CONFLICTS. AND HURT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
FURTHER. WE WILL NOT GAIN THE ADHERENCE OF DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES TO RULES GOVERNING SERVICES, INVESTMENT AND INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY UNLESS WE PROVIDE THEM WITH GREATER EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES.
ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THOSE OF US AROUND THE
TABLE IN HOUSTON HOLD THE KEY TO AGRICULTURAL REFORM AND.
THEREFORE. TO THE ROUND ITSELF. AGRICULTURAL REFORM REQUIRES
THAT WE EACH MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN OUR AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT
PROGRAMS. INCLUDING SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN EXPORT SUBSIDIES.
IMPORT BARRIERS AND INTERNAL SUPPORTS. WE MUST MAKE THEM IN A
WAY THAT PROVIDES FOR AN ACCEPTABLE TRANSITION TO LESS COSTLY AND
LESS DISRUPTIVE PRICES. FAILURE TO MAKE PROGRESS ON AGRICULTURE
IN HOUSTON IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES A PATH TO SUCCESS IN THE
URUGUAY ROUND WOULD BE A SERIOUS SETBACK TO AN OPEN WORLD TRADING
SYSTEM. I BELIEVE WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO BREAK THE LOGJAM ON
THIS PROBLEM.
ON THE SECOND DIFFICULT ISSUE, THE ENVIRONMENT, OUR
UNDERSTANDING OF OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND OF WAYS TO
PREVENT ITS DEGRADATION IS ADVANCING RAPIDLY, EVEN THOUGH MUCH
UNCERTAINTY REMAINS. I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED BY THE CONSTRUCTIVE
DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AT THE ARCH SUMMIT. I KNOW THAT
YOU HAVE BEEN ACTIVE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES DURING THE PAST
YEAR. WE, TOO, HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MUCH IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS
YEAR ALONE, THE UNITED STATES IS INVESTING APPROXIMATELY ONE
BILLION DOLLARS TO GATHER DATA, MONITOR THE CRITICAL PARAMETERS,
AND DEVELOP CREDIBLE ANALYTIC MODELS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION.
-
WE LEADERS OF THE INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES HAVE AN
OBLIGATION NOT ONLY TO ACT TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, BUT ALSO
TO DO SO RESPONSIBLY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF THE BEST SCIENTIFIC
IMMEDIATE
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EVIDENCE AND BALANCING ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. OUR
DISCUSSION AT HOUSTON WILL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE
INFORMATION AND INSIGHTS ON OUR RECENT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES.
MY HOPE IS THAT WE CAN BUILD ON OUR DOMESTIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND
ENHANCE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. MY PERSONAL VIEW IS THAT WE
SHOULD AGREE ON COMPLETING THE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE
CHANGE BY 1992. BUT DEFER ANY DECISION ON POSSIBLE FOLLOW-01
PROTOCOLS. LET ME REITERATE MY OFFER TO PROVIDE THE VENUE FOR THE
FIRST NEGOTIATING SESSION ON THE CONVENTION.
-
I KNOW THAT SOME WOULD PREFER A MORE AMBITIOUS OBJECTIVE
CONCERNING C 0 2 REDUCTION. HOWEVER, THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT
SCIENTIFIC AND ECONOMIC BASIS FOR US TO MAKE A COMMON COMMITMENT
ON THIS ISSUE. IT WOULD SEEM TO MAKE MORE SENSE TO TREAT SOURCES
AND SINKS OF ALL GREENHOUSE GASES COMPREHENSIVELY. SO AS TO ALLOW
EACH COUNTRY TO PURSUE A FLEXIBLE AND EFFICIENT STRATEGY FOR
MAKING ANY REDUCTIONS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY. IN MY VIEW. THE
MONTREAL PROTOCOL PROVIDES A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A COOPERATIVE EFFORT
THAT, BASED ON SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS, BALANCES ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH OBJECTIVES. I APPRECIATED YOUR LETTER ON THE
MONTREAL PROTOCOL AND BELIEVE WE ARE PURSUING COMMON OBJECTIVES.
I LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME AT THIS WEEK'S MEETING IN
LONDON.
-
AS I MENTIONED IN MY MESSAGE REPORTING ON MY MEETINGS WITH
PRESIDENT GORBACHEV, I BELIEVE WE SHOULD DISCUSS THE SOVIET
UNION'S REQUEST FOR WESTERN ASSISTANCE AT HOUSTON. I WILL BE
BACK IN TOUCH WITH YOU ON THIS SUBJECT.
-
MARGARET, THE PRIVACY OF OUR MEETINGS IN HOUSTON WILL
PROVIDE A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR CANDID DISCUSSION OF THE TRADE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. I BELIEVE A PRINCIPAL VIRTUE OF THESE
SUMMITS IS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO ADDRESS TOUGH BUT IMPORTANT
ISSUES AND, THROUGH LIVELY DEBATE, ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT
ALLOW OUR GOVERNMENTS TO MOVE FORWARD. THIS IS THE BIG CHALLENGE
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PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE TO CHANCELLOR HELMUT KOHL
FROM PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH.
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DEAR HELMUT:
-
AS THE DATE OF OUR MEETING IN HOUSTON APPROACHES. I HAVE
BEEN REVIEWING THE AGENDA AND SOME OF THE KEY ISSUES FOR
DISCUSSION.
-
TWO OF THESE ISSUES - - TRADE AND THE ENVIRONMENT - - NOT ONLY
CONSTITUTE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR AGENDA, BUT ALSO CARRY WITH
THEM THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING SERIOUSLY DIVISIVE. IT IS BECAUSE
OF THE POTENTIAL OF THESE ISSUES TO BECOME POINTS OF
CONFRONTATION THAT I DECIDED TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE
YOU A PERSONAL NOTE IN THE HOPE, NOT ONLY TO AVOID SERIOUS DISCORD,
BUT TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS ON BOTH SUBJECTS.
-
AN OPEN WORLD TRADING SYSTEM IS VITAL TO ECONOMIC
PROSPERITY. WE HAVE BENEFITED ENORMOUSLY FROM SUCCESSIVE ROUNDS OF
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS THAT OPENED OUR MARKETS AND ENRICHED OUR
CHOICE OF GOODS AND SERVICES.
-
FIRST, WE MUST TACKLE OUR DIFFERENCES HEAD-ON AND PROVIDE
THE POLITICAL DIRECTION NEEDED TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION
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TO THE URUGUAY ROUND IN DECEMBER. THIS WILL REQUIRE. ABOVE ALL.
AGREEMENT ON RULES GOVERNING TRADE IN AGRICULTURE. REFORM OF THOSE
RULES IS LONG OVERDUE. PRESENT POLICIES ARE COSTLY. CREATE
UNNECESSARY TRADE CONFLICTS, AND HURT DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
FURTHER. WE WILL NOT GAIN THE ADHERENCE OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
TO RULES GOVERNING SERVICES. INVESTMENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
UNLESS WE PROVIDE THEM WITH GREATER EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES.
ESPECIALLY FOR THEIR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THOSE OF US AROUND THE
TABLE IN HOUSTON HOLD THE KEY TO AGRICULTURAL REFORM AND.
THEREFORE. TO THE ROUND ITSELF. AGRICULTURAL REFORM REQUIRES
THAT WE EACH MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IN OUR AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT
PROGRAMS. INCLUDING SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN EXPORT SUBSIDIES.
IMPORT BARRIERS AND INTERNAL SUPPORTS. WE MUST MAKE THEM IN A
WAY THAT PROVIDES FOR AN ACCEPTABLE TRANSITION TO LESS COSTLY AND
LESS DISRUPTIVE PRICES. FAILURE TO MAKE PROGRESS ON AGRICULTURE
IN HOUSTON IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES A PATH TO SUCCESS IN THE
URUGUAY ROUND WOULD BE A SERIOUS SETBACK TO AN OPEN WORLD TRADING
SYSTEM. I BELIEVE WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO BREAK THE LOGJAM ON
THIS PROBLEM.
-
ON THE SECOND DIFFICULT ISSUE, THE ENVIRONMENT, OUR
UNDERSTANDING OF OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND OF WAYS TO
PREVENT ITS DEGRADATION IS ADVANCING RAPIDLY, EVEN THOUGH MUCH
UNCERTAINTY REMAINS. I WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED BY THE CONSTRUCTIVE
DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AT THE ARCH SUMMIT. I KNOW THAT
YOU HAVE BEEN ACTIVE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES DURING THE PAST
YEAR. WE, TOO, HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MUCH IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS
YEAR ALONE, THE UNITED STATES IS INVESTING APPROXIMATELY ONE
BILLION DOLLARS TO GATHER DATA, MONITOR THE CRITICAL PARAMETERS,
AND DEVELOP CREDIBLE ANALYTIC MODELS TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION.
WE LEADERS OF THE INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES HAVE AN
OBLIGATION NOT ONLY TO ACT TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, BUT ALSO TO
DO SO RESPONSIBLY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF THE BEST SCIENTIFIC
EVIDENCE AND BALANCING ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. OUR
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DISCUSSION AT HOUSTON WILL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE
INFORMATION AND INSIGHTS ON OUR RECENT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES.
MY HOPE IS THAT WE CAN BUILD ON OUR DOMESTIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND
ENHANCE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. MY PERSONAL VIEW IS THAT WE
SHOULD AGREE ON COMPLETING THE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE
CHANGE BY 1992, BUT DEFER ANY DECISION ON POSSIBLE FOLLOW-ON
PROTOCOLS. LET ME REITERATE MY OFFER TO PROVIDE THE VENUE FOR THE
FIRST NEGOTIATING SESSION ON THE CONVENTION.
-
I KNOW THAT YOU WOULD PREFER A MORE AMBITIOUS OBJECTIVE
CONCERNING C 0 2 REDUCTION. HELMUT. THERE IS AN INSUFFICIENT
SCIENTIFIC AND ECONOMIC BASIS FOR US TO MAKE A COMMON COMMITMENT
ON THIS ISSUE. IT WOULD SEEM TO MAKE MORE SENSE TO TREAT SOURCES
AND SINKS OF ALL GREENHOUSE GASES COMPREHENSIVELY, SO AS TO ALLOW
EACH COUNTRY TO PURSUE A FLEXIBLE AND EFFICIENT STRATEGY FOR
MAKING ANY REDUCTIONS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY. IN MY VIEW, THE
MONTREAL PROTOCOL PROVIDES A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A COOPERATIVE EFFORT
THAT. BASED ON SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS. BALANCES ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH OBJECTIVES.
-
THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSAGE SUGGESTING THAT THE WESTERN
PARTNERS COMBINE THEIR EFFORTS TO ASSIST THE SOVIET UNION IMPLEMENT
A PROGRAM OF ECONOMIC REFORM. AS I MENTIONED IN MY MESSAGE
REPORTING ON MY MEETINGS WITH PRESIDENT GORBACHEV. I,
TOO. BELIEVE WE SHOULD DISCUSS THE SOVIET UNION'S REQUEST FOR
WESTERN ASSISTANCE AT HOUSTON. I WILL BE BACK IN TOUCH WITH YOU
ON THIS SUBJECT.
-
HELMUT, THE PRIVACY OF OUR MEETINGS IN HOUSTON WILL PROVIDE
A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR CANDID DISCUSSION OF THE TRADE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. I BELIEVE A PRINCIPAL VIRTUE OF THESE
SUMMITS IS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO ADDRESS TOUGH BUT IMPORTANT
ISSUES AND, THROUGH LIVELY DEBATE, ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT
ALLOW OUR GOVERNMENTS TO MOVE FORWARD. THIS IS THE BIG CHALLENGE
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Dear Margaret:
As the date of our meeting in Houston approaches, I have
been reviewing the agenda and some of the key issues for
discussion.
Two of these issues -- trade and the environment -- not only
constitute an important part of our agenda, but also carry with
them the possibility of becoming seriously divisive. It is
because of the potential of these issues to become points of
confrontation that I decided to take this opportunity to write
you a personal note in the hope, not only to avoid serious
discord, but to achieve significant success on both subjects.
An open world trading system is vital to economic
prosperity. We have benefited enormously from successive rounds
of trade negotiations that opened our markets and enriched our
choice of goods and services.
First, we must tackle our differences head-on and provide
the political direction needed to ensure a successful conclusion
to the Uruguay Round in December. This will require, above all,
agreement on rules governing trade in agriculture. Reform of
those rules is long overdue. Present policies are costly, create
unnecessary trade conflicts, and hurt developing countries.
Further, we will not gain the adherence of developing countries
to rules governing services, investment and intellectual property
unless we provide them with greater export opportunities,
especially for their agricultural products. Those of us around
the table in Houston hold the key to agricultural reform and,
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therefore, to the Round itself. Agricultural reform requires
that we each make adjustments in our agricultural support
programs, including substantial reduction in export subsidies,
import barriers and internal supports. We must make them in a
way that provides for an acceptable transition to less costly and
less disruptive prices. Failure to make progress on agriculture
in Houston in a way that provides a path to success in the
Uruguay Round would be a serious setback to an open world trading
system. I believe we have a responsibility to break the logjam
on this problem.
On the second difficult issue, the environment, our
understanding of our impact on the environment and of ways to
prevent its degradation is advancing rapidly, even though much
uncertainty remains. I was extremely pleased by the constructive
discussion of the environment at the Arch Summit. I know that
you have been active on environmental issues during the past
year. We, too, have accomplished much in the United States.
This year alone, the United States is investing approximately one
billion dollars to gather data, monitor the critical parameters,
and develop credible analytic models to improve the situation.
We leaders of the industrialized countries have an
obligation not only to act to protect the environment, but also
to do so responsibly and in the context of the best scientific
evidence and balancing economic and environmental concerns. Our
discussion at Houston will provide an opportunity to share
information and insights on our recent environmental activities.
My hope is that we can build on our domestic achievements and
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enhance international cooperation. My personal view is that we
should agree on completing the framework convention on climate
change by 1992, but defer any decision on possible follow-on
protocols. Let me reiterate my offer to provide the venue for
the first negotiating session on the convention.
I know that some would prefer a more ambitious objective
concerning CO₂ reduction. However, there is an insufficient
scientific and economic basis for us to make a common commitment
on this issue. It would seem to make more sense to treat sources
and sinks of all greenhouse gases comprehensively, so as to allow
each country to pursue a flexible and efficient strategy for
making any reductions that may be necessary. In my view, the
Montreal Protocol provides a good example of a cooperative effort
that, based on scientific consensus, balances environmental and
economic growth objectives. I appreciated your letter on the
Montreal Protocol and believe we are pursuing common objectives.
I look forward to a successful outcome at this week's meeting in
London.
As I mentioned in my message reporting on my meetings with
President Gorbachev, I believe we should discuss the Soviet
Union's request for Western assistance at Houston. I will be
back in touch with you on this subject.
Margaret, the privacy of our meetings in Houston will
provide a good opportunity for candid discussion of the trade and
environmental issues. I believe a principal virtue of these
Summits is the opportunity for us to address tough but important
issues and, through lively debate, achieve breakthroughs that
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allow our governments to move forward. This is the big challenge
before us now.
I look forward to seeing you in Houston.
Warm regards,
George Bush
The Right Honorable
Margaret Thatcher, M.P.
Prime Minister
London
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Dear Francois:
As the date of our meeting in Houston approaches, I have
been reviewing the agenda and some of the key issues for
discussion.
Two of these issues -- trade and the environment -- not only
constitute an important part of our agenda, but also carry with
them the possibility of becoming seriously divisive. It is
because of the potential of these issues to become points of
confrontation that I decided to take this opportunity to write
you a personal note in the hope, not only to avoid serious
discord, but to achieve significant success on both subjects.
An open world trading system is vital to economic
prosperity. We have benefited enormously from successive rounds
of trade negotiations that opened our markets and enriched our
choice of goods and services.
First, we must tackle our differences head-on and provide
the political direction needed to ensure a successful conclusion
to the Uruguay Round in December. This will require, above all,
agreement on rules governing trade in agriculture. Reform of
those rules is long overdue. Present policies are costly, create
unnecessary trade conflicts, and hurt developing countries.
Further, we will not gain the adherence of developing countries
to rules governing services, investment and intellectual property
unless we provide them with greater export opportunities,
especially for their agricultural products. Those of us around
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the table in Houston hold the key to agricultural reform and,
therefore, to the Round itself. Agricultural reform requires
that we each make adjustments in our agricultural support
programs, including substantial reduction in export subsidies,
import barriers and internal supports. We must make them in a
way that provides for an acceptable transition to less costly and
less disruptive prices. Failure to make progress on agriculture
in Houston in a way that provides a path to success in the
Uruguay Round would be a serious setback to an open world trading
system. I believe we have a responsibility to break the logjam
on this problem.
On the second difficult issue, the environment, our
understanding of our impact on the environment and of ways to
prevent its degradation is advancing rapidly, even though much
uncertainty remains. I was extremely pleased by the constructive
discussion of the environment at the Arch Summit. I know that
you have been active on environmental issues during the past
year. We, too, have accomplished much in the United States.
This year alone, the United States is investing approximately one
billion dollars to gather data, monitor the critical parameters,
and develop credible analytic models to improve the situation.
We leaders of the industrialized countries have an
obligation not only to act to protect the environment, but also
to do so responsibly and in the context of the best scientific
evidence and balancing economic and environmental concerns. Our
discussion at Houston will provide an opportunity to share
information and insights on our recent environmental activities.
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My hope is that we can build on our domestic achievements and
enhance international cooperation. My personal view is that we
should agree on completing the framework convention on climate
change by 1992, but defer any decision on possible follow-on
protocols. Let me reiterate my offer to provide the venue for
the first negotiating session on the convention.
I know that some would prefer a more ambitious objective
concerning CO₂ reduction. However, there is an insufficient
scientific and economic basis for us to make a common commitment
on this issue. It would seem to make more sense to treat sources
and sinks of all greenhouse gases comprehensively, so as to allow
each country to pursue a flexible and efficient strategy for
making any reductions that may be necessary. In my view, the
Montreal Protocol provides a good example of a cooperative effort
that, based on scientific consensus, balances environmental and
economic growth objectives.
As I mentioned in my message reporting on my meetings with
President Gorbachev, I believe we should discuss the Soviet
Union's request for Western assistance at Houston. I will be
back in touch with you on this subject.
Francois, the privacy of our meetings in Houston will
provide a good opportunity for candid discussion of the trade and
environmental issues. I believe a principal virtue of these
Summits is the opportunity for us to address tough but important
issues and, through lively debate, achieve breakthroughs that
allow our governments to move forward. This is the big challenge
before us now.
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I look forward to seeing you in Houston.
Warm regards,
George Bush
His Excellency
Francois Mitterrand
President of the French Republic
Paris
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Dear Giulio:
As the date of our meeting in Houston approaches, I have
been reviewing the agenda and some of the key issues for
discussion.
Two of these issues -- trade and the environment -- not only
constitute an important part of our agenda, but also carry with
them the possibility of becoming seriously divisive. It is
because of the potential of these issues to become points of
confrontation that I decided to take this opportunity to write
you a personal note in the hope, not only to avoid serious
discord, but to achieve significant success on both subjects.
An open world trading system is vital to economic
prosperity. We have benefited enormously from successive rounds
of trade negotiations that opened our markets and enriched our
choice of goods and services.
First, we must tackle our differences head-on and provide
the political direction needed to ensure a successful conclusion
to the Uruguay Round in December. This will require, above all,
agreement on rules governing trade in agriculture. Reform of
those rules is long overdue. Present policies are costly, create
unnecessary trade conflicts, and hurt developing countries.
Further, we will not gain the adherence of developing countries
to rules governing services, investment and intellectual property
unless we provide them with greater export opportunities,
especially for their agricultural products. Those of us around
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the table in Houston hold the key to agricultural reform and,
therefore, to the Round itself. Agricultural reform requires
that we each make adjustments in our agricultural support
programs, including substantial reduction in export subsidies,
import barriers and internal supports. We must make them in a
way that provides for an acceptable transition to less costly and
less disruptive prices. Failure to make progress on agriculture
in Houston in a way that provides a path to success in the
Uruguay Round would be a serious setback to an open world trading
system. I believe we have a responsibility to break the logjam
on this problem.
On the second difficult issue, the environment, our
understanding of our impact on the environment and of ways to
prevent its degradation is advancing rapidly, even though much
uncertainty remains. I was extremely pleased by the constructive
discussion of the environment at the Arch Summit. I know that
you have been active on environmental issues during the past
year. We, too, have accomplished much in the United States.
This year alone, the United States is investing approximately one
billion dollars to gather data, monitor the critical parameters,
and develop credible analytic models to improve the situation.
We leaders of the industrialized countries have an
obligation not only to act to protect the environment, but also
to do so responsibly and in the context of the best scientific
evidence and balancing economic and environmental concerns. Our
discussion at Houston will provide an opportunity to share
information and insights on our recent environmental activities.
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My hope is that we can build on our domestic achievements and
enhance international cooperation. My personal view is that we
should agree on completing the framework convention on climate
change by 1992, but defer any decision on possible follow-on
protocols. Let me reiterate my offer to provide the venue for
the first negotiating session on the convention.
I know that some would prefer a more ambitious objective
concerning CO₂ reduction. However, there is an insufficient
scientific and economic basis for us to make a common commitment
on this issue. It would seem to make more sense to treat sources
and sinks of all greenhouse gases comprehensively, so as to allow
each country to pursue a flexible and efficient strategy for
making any reductions that may be necessary. In my view, the
Montreal Protocol provides a good example of a cooperative effort
that, based on scientific consensus, balances environmental and
economic growth objectives.
As I mentioned in my message reporting on my meetings with
President Gorbachev, I believe we should discuss the Soviet
Union's request for Western assistance at Houston. I will be
back in touch with you on this subject.
Giulio, the privacy of our meetings in Houston will provide
a good opportunity for candid discussion of the trade and
environmental issues. I believe a principal virtue of these
Summits is the opportunity for us to address tough but important
issues and, through lively debate, achieve breakthroughs that
allow our governments to move forward. This is the big challenge
before us now.
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I look forward to seeing you in Houston.
Warm regards,
George Bush
His Excellency
Giulio Andreotti
President of the Council of Ministers
of the Italian Republic
Rome
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Dear Helmut:
As the date of our meeting in Houston approaches, I have
been reviewing the agenda and some of the key issues for
discussion.
Two of these issues -- trade and the environment -- not only
constitute an important part of our agenda, but also carry with
them the possibility of becoming seriously divisive. It is
because of the potential of these issues to become points of
confrontation that I decided to take this opportunity to write
you a personal note in the hope, not only to avoid serious
discord, but to achieve significant success on both subjects.
An open world trading system is vital to economic
prosperity. We have benefited enormously from successive rounds
of trade negotiations that opened our markets and enriched our
choice of goods and services.
First, we must tackle our differences head-on and provide
the political direction needed to ensure a successful conclusion
to the Uruguay Round in December. This will require, above all,
agreement on rules governing trade in agriculture. Reform of
those rules is long overdue. Present policies are costly, create
unnecessary trade conflicts, and hurt developing countries.
Further, we will not gain the adherence of developing countries
to rules governing services, investment and intellectual property
unless we provide them with greater export opportunities,
especially for their agricultural products. Those of us around
the table in Houston hold the key to agricultural reform and,
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therefore, to the Round itself. Agricultural reform requires
that we each make adjustments in our agricultural support
programs, including substantial reduction in export subsidies,
import barriers and internal supports. We must make them in a
way that provides for an acceptable transition to less costly and
less disruptive prices. Failure to make progress on agriculture
in Houston in a way that provides a path to success in the
Uruguay Round would be a serious setback to an open world trading
system. I believe we have a responsibility to break the logjam
on this problem.
On the second difficult issue, the environment, our
understanding of our impact on the environment and of ways to
prevent its degradation is advancing rapidly, even though much
uncertainty remains. I was extremely pleased by the constructive
discussion of the environment at the Arch Summit. I know that
you have been active on environmental issues during the past
year. We, too, have accomplished much in the United States.
This year alone, the United States is investing approximately one
billion dollars to gather data, monitor the critical parameters,
and develop credible analytic models to improve the situation.
We leaders of the industrialized countries have an
obligation not only to act to protect the environment, but also
to do so responsibly and in the context of the best scientific
evidence and balancing economic and environmental concerns. Our
discussion at Houston will provide an opportunity to share
information and insights on our recent environmental activities.
My hope is that we can build on our domestic achievements and
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enhance international cooperation. My personal view is that we
should agree on completing the framework convention on climate
change by 1992, but defer any decision on possible follow-on
protocols. Let me reiterate my offer to provide the venue for
the first negotiating session on the convention.
I know that you would prefer a more ambitious objective
concerning CO₂ reduction. Helmut, there is an insufficient
scientific and economic basis for us to make a common commitment
on this issue. It would seem to make more sense to treat sources
and sinks of all greenhouse gases comprehensively, SO as to allow
each country to pursue a flexible and efficient strategy for
making any reductions that may be necessary. In my view, the
Montreal Protocol provides a good example of a cooperative effort
that, based on scientific consensus, balances environmental and
economic growth objectives.
Thank you for your message suggesting that the Western
partners combine their efforts to assist the Soviet Union
implement a program of economic reform. As I mentioned in my
message reporting on my meetings with President Gorbachev, I,
too, believe we should discuss the Soviet Union's request for
Western assistance at Houston. I will be back in touch with you
on this subject.
Helmut, the privacy of our meetings in Houston will provide
a good opportunity for candid discussion of the trade and
environmental issues. I believe a principal virtue of these
Summits is the opportunity for us to address tough but important
issues and, through lively debate, achieve breakthroughs that
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allow our governments to move forward. This is the big challenge
before us now.
I look forward to seeing you in Houston.
Warm regards,
George Bush
His Excellency
Dr. Helmut Kohl
Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
Bonn
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Dear Toshiki:
As the date of our meeting in Houston approaches, I have
been reviewing the agenda and some of the key issues for
discussion.
Two of these issues -- trade and the environment -- not only
constitute an important part of our agenda, but also carry with
them the possibility of becoming seriously divisive. It is
because of the potential of these issues to become points of
confrontation that I decided to take this opportunity to write
you a personal note in the hope, not only to avoid serious
discord, but to achieve significant success on both subjects.
An open world trading system is vital to economic
prosperity. We have benefited enormously from successive rounds
of trade negotiations that opened our markets and enriched our
choice of goods and services.
First, we must tackle our differences head-on and provide
the political direction needed to ensure a successful conclusion
to the Uruguay Round in December. This will require, above all,
agreement on rules governing trade in agriculture. Reform of
those rules is long overdue. Present policies are costly, create
unnecessary trade conflicts, and hurt developing countries.
Further, we will not gain the adherence of developing countries
to rules governing services, investment and intellectual property
unless we provide them with greater export opportunities,
especially for their agricultural products. Those of us around
the table in Houston hold the key to agricultural reform and,
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therefore, to the Round itself. Agricultural reform requires
that we each make adjustments in our agricultural support
programs, including substantial reduction in export subsidies,
import barriers and internal supports. We must make them in a
way that provides for an acceptable transition to less costly and
less disruptive prices. Failure to make progress on agriculture
in Houston in a way that provides a path to success in the
Uruguay Round would be a serious setback to an open world trading
system. I believe we have a responsibility to break the logjam
on this problem.
On the second difficult issue, the environment, our
understanding of our impact on the environment and of ways to
prevent its degradation is advancing rapidly, even though much
uncertainty remains. I was extremely pleased by the constructive
discussion of the environment at the Arch Summit. I know that
you have been active on environmental issues during the past
year. We, too, have accomplished much in the United States.
This year alone, the United States is investing approximately one
billion dollars to gather data, monitor the critical parameters,
and develop credible analytic models to improve the situation.
We leaders of the industrialized countries have an
obligation not only to act to protect the environment, but also
to do so responsibly and in the context of the best scientific
evidence and balancing economic and environmental concerns. Our
discussion at Houston will provide an opportunity to share
information and insights on our recent environmental activities.
My hope is that we can build on our domestic achievements and
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3
enhance international cooperation. My personal view is that we
should agree on completing the framework convention on climate
change by 1992, but defer any decision on possible follow-on
protocols. Let me reiterate my offer to provide the venue for
the first negotiating session on the convention.
I know that some would prefer a more ambitious objective
concerning CO₂ reduction. However, there is an insufficient
scientific and economic basis for us to make a common commitment
on this issue. It would seem to make more sense to treat sources
and sinks of all greenhouse gases comprehensively, SO as to allow
each country to pursue a flexible and efficient strategy for
making any reductions that may be necessary. In my view, the
Montreal Protocol provides a good example of a cooperative effort
that, based on scientific consensus, balances environmental and
economic growth objectives.
As I mentioned in my message reporting on my meetings with
President Gorbachev, I believe we should discuss the Soviet
Union's request for Western assistance at Houston. I will be
back in touch with you on this subject.
Toshiki, the privacy of our meetings in Houston will provide
a good opportunity for candid discussion of the trade and
environmental issues. I believe a principal virtue of these
Summits is the opportunity for us to address tough but important
issues and, through lively debate, achieve breakthroughs that
allow our governments to move forward. This is the big challenge
before us now.
I look forward to seeing you in Houston.
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Warm regards,
George Bush
His Excellency
Toshiki Kaifu
Prime Minister of Japan
Tokyo
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ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
TIMOTHY E. DEAL &-
FROM:
ERIC MELBY as
SUBJECT:
Presidential Messages on Houston Summit
At Tab A is a proposed message from the President to Chancellor
Kohl, outlining his views on the key issues for discussion at
Houston. If the President approves this message, we would
dispatch similar ones to other Summit leaders.
The message has been coordinated with Roger Porter and Bob Grady
of OMB. Given Governor Sununu's request that we send such a
message to other Summit participants as soon as possible, we have
not cleared the message with agencies outside the White House.
We do not believe, however, that they would object to its
content.
Concurrences by: Bob Pab Blackwill and Kard 7XJ Tackson
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the memo to the President at Tab I.
Attachments
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04s. Draft Letter
President Bush to Chancellor Kohl
n.d.
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S
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SECRET
RECORD ID: 9005172
NSC/S PROFILE
RECEIVED: 27 JUN 90 11
TO: PRESIDENT
FROM: SCOWCROFT
DOC DATE: 27 JUN 90
SOURCE REF:
KEYWORDS: ECONOMIC SUMMIT
USSR
AP
one
PERSONS:
SUBJECT: MTG RE HOUSTON ECONOMIC SUMMIT & USSR
1
ACTION: NOTED BY PRES
DUE DATE: 30 JUN 90
STATUS: C
STAFF OFFICER: LUNDSAGER
LOGREF: 9004172 9004617
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NSCP:
CODES:
DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION
FOR ACTION
FOR CONCURRENCE
FOR INFO
BLACKWILL
DEAL
LUNDSAGER
NSC CHRON
DECLASSIFIED
White House Guidelines
E.O. 12958, SEC 3.4 (B) September 11, 2006
By CAP NARA, Date 7/14/09
COMMENTS:
DISPATCHED BY
DATE
BY HAND W/ATTCH
OPENED BY: NSJRP
CLOSED BY: NSAMM
DOC 2 OF 2
SECRET
National Security Council
The White House
PROOFED BY:
am
LOG #
5172
URGENT NOT PROOFED:
SYSTEM PRS NSC INT
BYPASSED WW DESK:
DOCLOG Im A/O
SEQUENCE TO
HAS SEEN
DISPOSITION
Bill Sittmann
1
-
A
Bob Gates
2
Brent Scowcroft
Bill Sittmann
Situation Room
West Wing Desk
3.
NSC Secretariat
JUN27 P7 37 P 7 : 37
4
N/R
A = Action
I = Information
D = Dispatch
R = Retain
N = No further Action
CC:
VP
Sununu
Other
Should be seen by:
(Date/Time)
COMMENTS
Ex See's office has
disbette
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Re: Houston Economic Summit Briefing (3 pp.)
6/27/90
(b)(1)
S
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05b. Outline
Re: Houston Economic Summit Briefing (3 pp.)
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(b)(1)
S
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05c. Talking
Re: Points To Be Made for Houston Economic Summit
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
Points
Briefing (1 pp.)
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(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
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PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
SECRET
SECRET
HOUSTON ECONOMIC SUMMIT BRIEFING
DATE: June 28, 1990
LOCATION: Cabinet Room
TIME: 1:15 - 2:15 P.M.
SOVIET UNION
Agenda
I. Introduction.
General Scowcroft
II. Positions of G-7 Countries
on Aid to USSR.
Secretary Baker
III. Description of Possible U.S. Response. General Scowcroft
IV. Discussion.
All Participants
V. Summary
General Scowcroft
DECLASSIFIED
PER E.O. 13526
2010-0800-MR
SECRET
SECRET
12/17/2010 MM
Declassify on: OADR
PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
James A. Baker, III, Secretary of State
Nicholas F. Brady, Secretary of the Treasury
Richard G. Darman, Director, Office of Management and Budget
John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff
Michael Boskin, Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers
Marlin Fitzwater, Assistant to the President and Press Secretary
Roger Porter, Assistant to the President for Economic and
Domestic Policy
Brent Scowcroft,
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Robert M. Gates,
Assistant to the President and Deputy for National Security
Affairs
Richard McCormack, Under Secretary of State for Economic and
Agricultural Affairs
David C. Mulford, Under Secretary of the Treasury for
International Affairs
Timothy E. Deal, Senior Director for International Economic
Affairs, NSC
DOOR
Thursday, June 28, 1990, 1:15 p.m.
DOOR
Mr Darman
(OMB)
Mr Mulford
(Treasury)
Gov Sununu
Mr Porter
Sec Baker
The
Gen Scowcroft
The President
Cabinet
Mr Gates
Vice President
Room
Mr McCormack
(State)
Sec Brady
Mr Deal
Dr Boskin
(NSC)
(Chairman
Council of Econ Advisors)
DOOR
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05e. Letter
Chancellor Kohl to President Bush
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: Courtesy Transalation (3 pp.)
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05f. Memo
Brent Scowcroft to POTUS
6/26/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Houston Summit: Western Assistance for the USSR (6
pp.)
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personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
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Re: Points To Be Made (2 pp.)
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(b)(1)
S
Points
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(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
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personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
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Document No.
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05h. Memo
Meg Lundsager to Brent Scowcroft
6/27/90
(b)(1)
S
Re: Houston Economic Summit Briefing: the Soviet Union,
1:30-2:30 p.m., June 28, Cabinet Room (2 pp.)
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Office:
Scowcroft, Brent, Collection
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File Location:
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91149-004
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2009-0275-S
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.