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Memorandum
To: Philip Hughes From: David Pacelli
5/26/89
(b)(i)
Re: Concurrence (1 pp.)
Memorandum
To: Jon Glassman From: Everett Briggs
5/25/89
(b)(1)
Re: VP's Visit to Honduras (2 pp.)
03a. Memorandum
To: Brent Scowcroft From: David Pacelli
5/25/89
(b)(i)
Re: Response to President's Request for Information (1 pp.)
03b.
Memorandum To: President Bush From: Brent Scowcroft
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: Response to Your Inquiry (2 pp.)
04. Memorandum
To: Brent Scowcroft From: William Pryce
5/24/89
(b)(1)
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Re: Panama (1 pp.)
05a.
Cover Sheet
NSC Cover Sheet (1 pp.)
5/24
(b)(1)
05b. Memorandum To: Everett Briggs From: Nancy Menan
5/24/89
(b)(1)
Re: FOI Request (1 pp.)
05c. Memorandum From: Robert McFarlane
10/29/83
(b)(1)
S
Re: Assessment (1 pp.)
06. Memorandum
To: Brent Scowcroft From: William Pryce
5/24/89
(b)(1)
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Re: Results of NSC/PCC Meeting (2 pp.)
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5/24/89
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07b. Letter
Message for Noriega (1 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
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07c. Letter
Message to the PDF (1 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
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08a. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: David Pacelli
5/24/89
(b)(1)
Re: Request by Guyana's President for a Brief Visit (1 pp.)
08b. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: Stapleton Roy
5/13/89
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Re: Photo Opportunity with the President for Guyanese President
Hugh Desmond Hoyte (1 pp.)
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1/25/89
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09a. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: David Pacelli
5/23/89
(b)(i)
Re: Recommended Presidential Telephone Call (1 pp.)
09b. Memorandum To: President Bush From: Brent Scowcroft
5/89
(b)(1)
Re: Telephone Call (1 pp.)
09c. Talking Points Points to be Made for Telephone Call to Venezuelan President
n.d.
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Perez (1 pp.)
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n.d.
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5/23/89
(b)(i)
Re: Telephone Call to Mexican President Salinas (1 pp.)
10b. Memorandum To: President Bush From: Brent Scowcroft
5/89
(b)(i)
Re: Telephone Call (1 pp.)
10c. Talking Points Points to be Made for Telephone Call to Mexican President
n.d.
(b)(i)
Salinas (2 pp.)
Memorandum
To: Brent Scowcroft From: David Pacelli
5/22/89
(b)(1)
Re: Letter from New Chairman of the Board of the Panama Canal
Commission (2 pp.)
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5/22/89
Re: Possible Call to the President from Peruvian President
Garcia (2 pp.)
12b. Memorandum To: President Bush From: Brent Scowcroft
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: Points to be Made in Possible Telephone Call from Peruvian
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5/20/89
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5/19/89
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5/12/89
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14a.
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5/19/89
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Re: Request by the VP of the Dominican Republic for'a Meeting
with You (1 pp.)
14b. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: David Pacelli
5/17/89
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Re: Request by the VP of the Dominican Republic for. a Meeting
with You (2 pp.)
15a. Memorandum To: Robert Gates From: David Pacelli
5/19/89
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5/19/89
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Lo. Memorandum
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5/18/89
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5/18/89
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# 4068
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
26-May-1989 17:08 EDT
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
G. Philip Hughes
( HUGHES )
FROM:
David Pacelli
(PACELLI)
SUBJECT:
Concurrence on 4068
System Log #4068 is a memo to Scowcroft from State on recommended state and
official working visits, covering August 1989 to January 1990. Our directorate
concurs with the following observations:
Mexico/September: State has still not reported back on the meaning of
Ambassador Petriciolli's mention of October as the best time. There seems to be
a disconnect in State on this question. September reflects the date Secretary
Baker and Minister of Foreign Relations Solana agreed to last month.
Bolivia/January: Keep this one written in pencil. It is a good idea in
principle, provided that the presidential succession works out (there is still
no clear winner), market-oriented reforms continue, and Bolivia is disposed to
cooperate on narcotics.
Menem/Argentina: Menem will not be inaugurated early, but nonetheless the idea
of a visit is already being discussed in Buenos Aires. Timing is uncertain, but
we would probably face a request for an unofficial visit during the last
quarter.
CC: Cathy Millison
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CC: Jackie Murphy
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4068
May 24, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:
Recommended State/Official and Official Working
Visits, August 1989 - January 1990
This memorandum sets forth the Department's suggestions for
possible official visits by foreign leaders from August 1989 -
January 1990. We propose the following State/Official and
Official Working Visits arranged by month. Justifications are
attached.
State or Official
Official Working
August
King Fahd of Saudi
Arabia (late July)
September
President Salinas of
President Ali Abdallah
Mexico
Salih of the Yemen
Arab Republic
FRG Chancellor Kohl
October
President Cossiga of
Prime Minister Gonzalez
Italy
of Spain
President Roh Tae Woo
of the Republic of
Korea
November
President Aquino of
President Ben Ali
the Philippines
of Tunisia
Prime Minister Chatchai
of Thailand
January
President Babangida
New Bolivian President
of Nigeria
Prime Minister Cavaco
Silva of Portugal
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The Department strongly believes that once a new Japanese
Prime Minister has been named, he should be invited for an
early official working visit. The NSC staff may also wish to
consider an invitation for an official working visit with the
new Greek Prime Minister should the United States successfully
conclude a base agreement with Greece following June elections
there. In addition, if Argentine President-elect Menem takes
office in July, rather than December, we will want to consider
extending an invitation for him to visit.
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Executive J. Stapleton Secretary Roy Ray
Attachment:
As stated.
STATE/OFFICIAL VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS
King Fahd of Saudi Arabia
The Department understands that Saudi Ambassador Bandar was
given a Presidential letter inviting King Fahd to visit the
United States in June 27. Fahd has accepted the President's
invitation.
President Salinas of Mexico
The President has already invited President Salinas to make a
State visit this fall. The Mexican Government has expressed
its initial preference for September.
President Cossiga of Italy
Deputy Secretary Eagleburger has already conveyed to National
Security Advisor Scowcroft the Department's support for a visit
by President Cossiga on Columbus Day. Such a visit would
spotlight the importance of our relationship with one of our
key European allies, a point that needs to be made in the wake
of visits over the past year by leaders of the UK, France and
the FRG. President since 1985, Cossiga has never been invited
to visit the United States.
President Aquino of the Philippines
President Aquino has accepted President Bush's invitation for a
State visit this year. In a telephone conversation, President
Bush agreed to her request to schedule the visit during the
September to November time period. Her visit will lay the
groundwork for the beginning of negotiations for a new Military
Bases Agreement later this year. President Aquino has
expressed her readiness to begin the negotiations if asked
during a Washington visit.
President Babangida of Nigeria
Bilateral relations have been significantly strengthened by
President Bush's February meeting with President Babangida in
Tokyo. In addition, the $25 million U.S. assistance package for
Nigerian economic restructuring and strong U.S. support for
rescheduling Nigeria's foreign debt at the Paris Club have
given a further boost to bilateral relations. A visit would
capitalize on these positive developments and strengthen U.S.
ties with one of Africa's most important states.
OFFICIAL WORKING VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS
President Salih of the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen)
The Yemen Arab Republic is a nation of growing strategic and
commercial importance. Its location on the Bab el Mandeb will
become increasingly crucial as more Persian Gulf oil flows
through Red Sea ports. Equally important, the successful
development by Hunt Oil of Yemen's oil resources has helped
open the door to U.S. commercial opportunities. Yemen's new
Parliament, elected last year, has begun a process of modest
democratization which should be encouraged.
Chancellor Kohl of the FRG
A visit by Chancellor Kohl this fall would provide for
consultations with one of our most important allies at a time
when Kohl and the Christian Democrats are experiencing serious
domestic political troubles. Our interests in Europe are best
advanced through a strong relationship with the FRG. In early
February, Kohl proposed to the President that the United States
and the FRG agree to hold a bilateral meeting between the
President and the Chancellor on an annual basis -- an idea
endorsed by the Department.
Prime Minister Gonzalez of Spain
The President has already invited Spanish Prime Minister
Gonzalez to visit the United States during the second half of
the year. The Spanish have proposed October. The specific
objectives for the Gonzalez visit should be greater Spanish
support for U.S. policy objectives in Central America, greater
participation in NATO, and follow-through on new bases
agreement.
President Roh Tae Woo of Korea
The prospect of growing anti-Americanism looms in Korea. There
are several issues -- trade, security, relations with communist
countries -- that need to be discussed at the highest levels.
A visit would also signal our support for Roh's continued
efforts at political reform and improved relations with North
Korea.
President Ben Ali of Tunisia
A visit would demonstrate U.S. support for Ben Ali's pluralist,
market-oriented reform program. It also would provide Ben Ali,
a tough-minded nationalist whose government hosts the PLO and
the Arab League, with insight into our thinking on regional
issues, including the peace process and Libya, and encourage
continued Tunisian moderation in Middle East fora.
Prime Minister Chatchai of Thailand
Thailand holds one of the keys to resolution of the decade-old
Cambodian conflict. A settlement may finally be in sight;
close consultations among the governments in a position to
affect the outcome will be essential to securing a settlement
that serves U.S. intersts.
New Bolivian President
Elections for a new Bolivian President were held May 7. The
contest was an extremely close one, with final counts not yet
tallied. The candidates for the presidency--Hugo Banzer,
Gonzalo Sanchez de Losada, and Jaime Paz--are all committed to
sound, responsible economic policy. A visit by the new
President (who will be inaugurated on August 6) would spotlight
the Bolivian economy as a remarkable example of successful
market-oriented reforms implemented by a democratic government
despite very difficult conditions. We could also seek
intensified cooperation in the war against drug trafficking.
Prime Minister Cavaco Silva of Portugal
A visit by Cavaco Silva in early 1989 would help prepare the
way for negotiations next year on a new Lajes base agreement.
Cavaco Silva warmly recalls the weekend he and his wife spent
in Kennebunkport in 1986 with President and Mrs. Bush. An
invitation would reinforce this relationship and set the stage
for a productive exchange as we prepare for the base
negotiations.
CONFIDENTIAL
CHRON FILE
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONFIDENTIAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
4080
May 25, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR JON GLASSMAN
FROM:
EVERETT E. BRIGGS
us
SUBJECT:
Vice President's Visit to Honduras
To revisit the two issues we discussed this morning the ones
likely to arise, namely (1) the future of the Nicaraguan
Resistance and (2) Honduras' current economic plight:
Resistance. All Hondurans want the contras out. Most (94%)
want them back inside Nicaragua, and the Sandinistas removed from
power. Most Hondurans believe democratization in Nicaragua based
on Tesoro Beach or previous agreements won't happen, meaning that
the contras won't return to Nicaragua. Few Hondurans have the
inclination to try to demobilize (disarm) the contras against
their will.
The Honduran military regard the contras as a buffer force,
while at the same time worrying about being stuck with a
disgruntled, well-trained force of 13,000-17,000 inside Honduras.
The Foreign Minister's primary concern is getting rid of the
threat of ICJ condemnation for having harbored the Resistance.
All Hondurans fear they will be left with responsibility for
feeding 60,000+ contras and their families, when the peace
process grinds to a halt and the U.S. Congress decides to curtail
further humanitarian assistance (as threatened by Dodd to
Callejas).
I recommend the Vice President reassure the Hondurans that we
don't intend to abandon them on this; and want to continue to
consult closely on next steps as the February 1990 deadline
approaches.
Economy. The Hondurans have not been able to get their act
together on signing a new stand-by with the IMF. They came close
a few weeks ago, but the Central Bank president was allowed by
Azcona to scuttle a bipartisan understanding between presidential
candidates Callejas and Flores. Now the candidates are blaming
each other; demagoguery is rising as next November's presidential
election approaches.
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Flores and his Liberal (government) party say our reluctance to
disburse $70 m. of ESF in the absence of an IMF agreement will
help Callejas' prospects. Callejas says that an ESF disburse-
ment before the election could deprive him of a key campaign
issue - Liberal mismanagement of the economy.
Azcona thinks his special relationship (?) with President Bush
should result in our agreeing to go ahead with the ESF
disbursement. He will also cite the fact Honduras is our best
ally in Central America - meaning our pro-contra partnership.
We have pointed out that under current circumstances we cannot
use the second argument to justify disbursing; rather,
disbursement should be based on economic factors. And in the
absence of an IMF agreement (which the Honduran power structure
earlier agreed to), we cannot secure USG agreement to disburse.
Put another way, we don't see why we should be more concerned
about the Honduran economy than the Hondurans themselves.
The IMF is still willing to sign an agreement, if the Hondurans
will only accept to some fairly soft conditions. If they won't
or cannot, then we have four alternatives:
- Hold our ESF for the next government, which will face a
really serious financial crisis (e.g., arrears to the IFIs
of over $200 m., a complete halt to all international
lending, and a scarcity of dollars driving the real
exchange rate to 5 lemps to the dollar - from the legal
rate of 2:1) ;
- Disburse our ESF directly to the IFI creditors to help the
next government (Treasury will object);
- Put the ESF into projects ("projectize") - something
people like Obey might like. (It has the virtue of
putting the money to good use, and would relieve the
political pressure on us in Honduras. But it would not
help get Honduras out of its financial hole.)
I recommend the Vice President parry Azcona's pleas for
understanding of Honduras' special circumstances, and urge him to
try harder to reach an agreement with the IMF, so that all donors
(ourselves included) can provide the support Honduras needs.
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CONF IDENTIAL
CHRON FILE
3992
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
May 25, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
EVERETT E. BRIGGS
Q,
FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI JAP
SUBJECT:
Response to the President's Request for
Information on the Disappearance of Nicholas Blake
An old friend of the President, Thomas Ludlow Ashley, has
forwarded to him a memo from Randy Blake explaining the status of
U.S. assistance in investigating the 1985 disappearance of his
brother Nicholas in Guatemala (Tab B). The President sent you
this correspondence with a note saying he wanted you to "give the
system a kick" SO he could get back to Ashley soon (Tab C).
Your memorandum to the President at Tab I gives background on the
case and says that Ambassador Michel will raise the issue with
President Cerezo and the Minister of Defense within the next few
days. The memorandum also says that the U.S. Ambassador-
designate to Guatemala Thomas Stroock, who is in Washington
consulting with the State Department, intends to call Lud Ashley
himself on this matter. (Stroock is an old Yale friend of
Ashley.)
The package also includes talking points for the President in the
event he wishes to call Ashley himself.
For your information, this tragedy has all the hallmarks of an
unsolvable case. No trace of Blake and a companion have been
found. Although new leads have been developed, they are unlikely
to produce the type of evidence needed for an arrest and
conviction. In addition, the State Department is concerned that
additional information is being generated by people who are
interested in visas or other favors from the U.S. Government.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you approve the memorandum to the President at Tab I.
Approve
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Attachments
Tab I
Scowcroft Memorandum to the President
Tab A
Points to be Made
Tab B
Ashley Letter to the President with Enclosure
Tab C
Note from the President to Scowcroft
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3992
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ACTION
PER By
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Mc NARA, Date 7/16/21
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT:
Response to Your Inquiry Concerning the
Investigation by the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala of
the Disappearance of Nicholas Blake
Purpose
To respond to your inquiry concerning the status of the
investigation by the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala concerning the
disappearance in 1985 of Nicholas Blake.
Background
Thomas Ludlow Ashley has sent you a letter from Randy Blake,
brother of Nicholas Blake, who disappeared in the western
highlands of Guatemala four years ago (Tab B). The U.S. Embassy
assisted Blake and his father during their visit in late April,
but they want us to press the Guatemalan government harder for
information. You have asked me to provide an update and to "give
the system a kick" to further the investigation (Tab C).
As background, Nicholas Blake was a journalist with a particular
interest in the Guatemalan guerrillas. He and another American--
a long-time resident of Guatemala--ignored warnings about the
danger in the area they intended to enter and subsequently
disappeared without a trace. We have no way of knowing whether
they were killed by the guerrillas, the military, or members of
the government's civil defense patrols, and the Embassy is unable
to even make an educated guess.
The Embassy has followed every lead in this case, including
making representations to President Cerezo and Defense Minister
Gramajo, but the responsiveness of the Guatemalans has been
disappointing. Blake correctly recounts how the Guatemalan
military has promised to give the Embassy a list of members of
the civil defense patrol who were on duty in the region at the
time. It has failed to comply, despite Embassy follow-up.
In the last several days, the Embassy has delivered to the head
of Guatemalan military intelligence photographs--taken by an
informant-of a patrol member alleged to be involved in the
disappearance. The Guatemalan colonel has promised to search for
the man and bring him in for questioning.
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Ambassador Michel intends to raise the Blake case at the highest
levels of the Guatemalan government in the next few days, as he
has done on previous occasions. Our defense attache will also
contact the Guatemalan military. : U.S. Ambassador Designate
Thomas Stroock has been informed of the case and will make a
point to keep pressure on. He will call Lud Ashley, an old
friend from Yale, on Thursday.
Although I am confident that our Embassy will do the best it can,
my view, and that of the State Department, is that this tragedy
has all the hallmarks of being an unsolvable case. Even assuming
that we receive full cooperation from the Guatemalans, the new
leads seem unlikely to be sufficient to lead to an arrest and
conviction.
RECOMMENDATION
behalf. That you permit Tom Stroock to get back to Lud Ashley on your
Approve
Disapprove
Alternatively, that you telephone Lud Ashley, using the points to
be made at Tab A.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
Tab A
Points To Be Made
Tab B
Ashley Memorandum to the President, with Enclosure
Tab C
Memorandum from the President to Scowcroft
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POINTS TO BE MADE FOR TELEPHONE CALL TO
THOMAS LUDLOW ASHLEY
-- I am calling in response to your letter of a few weeks back
on the Blake case.
-- I have had Brent Scowcroft inquire about any new information
on the letter that you forwarded me from Randy Blake.
-- The Guatemalan military still has not provided the Embassy
with a list of the civil defense patrol members in the area
at the time of the disappearance.
-- The Embassy gave the head of military intelligence, Colonel
Ortega, a photograph of a patrol member alleged to be
involved in the disappearance and he has promised to search
for him and bring him in for questioning.
-- Ambassador Michel is going to bring this up again with
President Cerezo and the Defense Minister.
-- My Ambassador Designate, Tom Stroock, has been informed of
this and he will keep the heat on the Guatemalans.
-- I am confident that the Embassy will follow up every lead,
but I am not sure that they will be able to produce the kind
of evidence that could lead to an arrest and conviction--
even if Cerezo and the military cooperate totally.
-- Please let Randy Blake know that we will do all that we can.
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THOMAS LUDLOW ASHLEY
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PRESIDENT
(202) 393-1158
May 9, 1989
To:
President George H. W. Bush
From:
Thomas Ludlow Ashley
Re:
Blake matter; other
1. Attached is an update from Randy Blake, the brother of Nick
Blake who disappeared in Guatemala. I thought you might want to pass
it along to whomever is checking into this for you.
2. If you need me to take on any kind of assignment, holler.
I have a lot of flexibility in my current position.
Enclosure
To:
Thomas L. Ashley
From:
Randy Blake PB
Subject:
Update on Recent Trip to Guatemala
Date:
May 4, 1989
As I mentioned, my father and I traveled to Guatemala on April 20-23 to meet
with the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, as well as other meetings. The following is
an update on the results from that trip.
Meeting with U.S. Embassy
On April 21, my father and I met with U.S. Ambassador Jim Michel,
U.S. Military Attache Colonel George Hooker, Consul General Phil Jones, and
Consul Rick Ricardo to receive an update on the progress of their
investigation of my brother's disappearance. We discussed the following topics:
A. Status of their Request for Civil Patrol List
As we mentioned, our embassy has requested since December 1988 a roster of the
civil patrol members from the area where my brother disappeared. They believe
that this roster will assist them in proving that the suspects who have been
named by our source actually live in that town of El Llano.
In late December 1988, Colonel Hooker questioned the leader of the civil
patrol from El Llano, who has been implicated in the incident by our source. He
claimed that those men did not exist, and thus could not have killed my
brother. The Embassy has requested the list from the highest levels of the
Guatemalan military. So far, they have not received it. Both the Ambassador and
Colonel George Hooker believe that the Guatemalans are purposely delaying
getting this list.
We pointed out that this list could be easily changed to remove these names.
However, the Ambassador and Colonel Hooker believe that if they obtain this
list, and it does have those names on it, then this is the surest way to prove
that the civil patrol leader in El Llano is lying. Additionally, their
Guatemalan Army contacts have stated that if those names are on the list, then
they will put together a search party to pick them up.
B. Discussion of President Bush's Involvement
We discussed the possibility that President Bush, or his staff, may provide
assistance on the case. I discussed our attempts, (through you), to make
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President Bush aware of our current predicament and to seek his or the White
House staff's involvement in the case. The Ambassador stated that he would
welcome the President's involvement and said that his direct contact with
President Venicio Cerezo of Guatemala would be very helpful.
Meeting with Colonel Ortega
On April 22, my father and I met with Colonel Hooker and the Chief of the
Guatemalan Army Intelligence Service (G-2), Colonel "Paco" Ortega. Colonel
Ortega is the principal Army contact that Colonel Hooker has dealt with over
the last year on this case, in addition to Guatemalan Minister of Defense
Hector Gramajo.
Col. Ortega stated that he would get the civil patrol roster the following
week, stating that he did not think that there would be a problem. We also
discussed whether this investigation would cause problems for the Army in this
area, since they rely upon the civil patrol so much for their basic counter-
insurgency system. He said that this would not be any real factor in their
ability to move. Col. Ortega stated that if it was established that these men
who were named by our contact existed, he would put together a detachment of
troops from the area, along with the police to pick these men up.
Recent Follow-Up with U.S. Embassy
Since our trip, I have been in contact with Consul General Phil Jones about the
status of their request for the civil patrol roster. I spoke with Mr. Jones as
recently as May 4. They still have not obtained the list from Colonel
Ortega. I have expressed my reservations' to Mr. Jones about the efficacy of
continuing to wait much longer for a list that was requested over 5 months
ago. I also emphasized that a roster of names should not be the determining
factor for action that could have taken place one year ago.
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May 23, 1989
TO:
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FROM: JAMES W. CICCONI
Assistant to the President and
Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Please provide status report to
the President by COB tomorrow.
He should be able to call Ashley
before leaving for NATO.
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May 22, 1989
FROM THE PRESIDENT
To:
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Awhile back I sent you a memo from Lud Ashley
regarding the Blake case in Nicaragua. Here
is a new letter on the case.
I need to get back soon to Mr. Ashley on
this. Please give the system a kick.
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NOTES FROM 17 MAY MEETING
Hon, Christopher Cox
Question: What are our military options in Panama? Is there any chance of
extraditing Noriega?
Hon. Jim McCrery
Question: The defense budget is of great concern. The Administration, due to
fiscal restraints, should not recommend both the MX and SICBM, just
the MX. Asked for your opinion.
Hon. Wally Herger
Question: The U.S. must retain the SR-71 Blackbird as a quick response, man-in-
the-loop program to gather technical intelligence. It is his
understanding that the Air Force does not support the program for
fiscal reasons. He believes there needs to be White House mediation.
Both Congressmen Dornan (Chairman) and Congressman Lukens
echoed Congressman Herger's concerns.
Hon. Buz Lukens
Question: Warsaw Pact tank production with the new reactive armor, as well as
the manpower involved to support those tanks, concerns him. Also,
he has not heard enough from the White House about Gorbachev's
actions. He thinks there needs to be a scorecard on what Gorbachev has
said and what has really happened. Congressman Dornan commented
that he and Congressman Henry Hyde have asked CIA for a "Glasnost
reality index" to compare Gorbachev's actions and deeds.
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Hon. Barbara Vucanovich
Question: She wanted an update on the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance. She
was concerned that the Bush Administration might be tricked into
abandoning them.
Hon. John Paul Hammerschmidt
Question: He commented on his recent trip to Paraguay for the presidential
elections with the daughter of President Bush and noted the continued
democratic trend in the region.
Hon. Buz Lukens
Question:
He is concerned about the Mujahideen in Afghanistan and their recent
reported setbacks with government troops.
Hon. French Slaughter
Question: He is concerned about the divisiveness within NATO, especially with
regard to West Germany and the short-range missile issue.
Hon. Bob Dornan
Question: He is very concerned about the job performance of Lt. General George
L. Monahan, USAF, the Director of the Strategic Defense Initiative
Organization. He mentioned the Los Angeles Times article that quoted
Gen. Monahan extensively (a copy is enclosed). Cong. Dornan believes
the SDIO Director should be an advocate of the program.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Bob Dornan (Chairman), Christopher Cox, Jim McCrery, Barbara Vucanovich,
Wally Herger, Cass Ballenger, French Slaughter, Porter Goss, Buz Lukens,
John Paul Hammerschmidt, Clyde Holloway.
TUESDAY, 16 MAY 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES
MAY 13, 1989
Pg. 18
New 'Star Wars' Chief: The Right Man for the Job-at the Right Time
anti-satellite weapons, Monahan
the direction of the program over
By JOHN M. BRODER, Times Staff Writer
said.
the next several years will be
WASHINGTON-Th "Star
porize Soviet ballistic missiles as
"We have a dependency here
guided by several cost and techni-
they rose from silos and subma-
that I'm not real wild about,"
cal feasibility studies to be con-
Wars" antimissile program has
rines. Over the years, as questions
Monahan said of the surveillance
ducted this summer. He declined to
come down to earth and nowhere is
that more evident than in the
about the cost and technology of
satellites. "That plus the cost."
predict where the program would
low-key character of the man who
such a system overwhelmed it, new
Abrahamson, ever the promoter.
go if Brilliant Pebbles and other
now runs it, Air Force Lt. Gen.
Ideas emerged for a far more
seldom let such doubts creep into
promising new technologies prove
limited program that would place
his speech. In an "end-of-tour"
unworkable or unaffordable.
George L. Monahan.
partial defenses on the ground and
memo written as he left SDI in
Monahan is a highly decorated
Earlier this year, Monahan re-
in space in stages.
March, Abrahamson heartily en-
former fighter pilot with more than
placed Lt. Gen. James A. Abra-
hamson, a "Star Wars" zealot and
The latest twist is a concept
dorsed Brilliant Pebbles and of-
4,000 hours of flying time and 122
called "Brilliant Pebbles," swarms
fered a variety of suggestions for
combat missions in Vietnam. After
missionary who sold-some say
of little rockets permanently sta-
broadening the "Star Wars" pro-
service in Southeast Asia, he
oversold-the program as a talis-
man against nuclear holocaust.
tioned in space, ready to respond to
gram and Increasing its visibility.
served in a variety of posts with
orders to track and destroy enemy
Abrahamson's Ideas fell on deaf
emphasis on weapons procurement
Monahan, by contrast, modestly
missiles in flight.
ears in the Pentagon, which is
and program management.
describes himself as merely a "pro-
On Friday, Monahan admitted
facing a tightly constrained budget
He was promoted to lieutenant
gram manager" who says that his
that he had reservations about the
and where the generals and admi-
general in July, 1986, and is due to
job is not to be a promoter for "Star
Brilliant Pebbles program, saying
rale have never been enthusiastic
retire next year after 35 years on
Wars" but to run a "sanity check"
that it is still "in the very early
about what most of them believe Is
active duty.
on the costly and controversial
stages." Added the general: "I
a pie-in-the-sky vision draining
His impending retirement clear-
program.
wonder about its feasibility."
needed billions from real-world
ly colors his approach to the job. He
"I ought to be skeptical," the
He also demonstrated a sense of
programs.
said that while "Star Wars" is
three-star general said Friday in
humor rarely found in the Penta-
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney,
"more in the spotlight, more in the
his first interview with reporters.
gon's basement SDI complex when
in one of his first public appear-
fishbowl" than other military pro-
"I've got to be sure we're right."
he said that If the Brilliant Pebbles
ances after taking over the Penta-
grams, his job as manager is not
Monahan assumes control of the
idea fails, "Star Wars" will proba-
gon, said he believes that "Star
very different from what it was
"Star Wars" program-formally
bly move on to "Genius Gravel."
Wars" was "oversold" in the Rea-
when he worked on other systems.
known as the Strategic Defense
Monahan expressed doubts about
gan Administration. He has pro-
He does not have a lifetime
Initiative-at a time when It is
the constellation of satellites to
posed a $1-billion cut in its budget
invested in space weapons, Mona-
undergoing radical changes.
provide launch warning and com-
for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1
han said, and he is not pinning
Former President Ronald Rea-
munications between interceptor
and is planning to slash its five-
hopes of winning a fourth star on
gan envisioned "Star Wars" as an
rockets. The 18 Space Surveillance
year spending by 20%. to $33
his performance at SDI. "To me, it
impenetrable shield consisting of
and Tracking Satellites would pro-
billion from $41 billion.
doesn't make that much differ-
futuristic weapons that would va-
vide "fat juicy targets" for Soviet
Monahan, 58, said Friday that
ence."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
May 24, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
EVERETT E. BRIGGS ls
FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI
DAP
SUBJECT:
Request by Guyana's President for a Brief Visit
with the President
Guyanese President Desmond Hoyte will be in Washington in late
June on a private visit and has asked to pay a brief courtesy
call on President Bush. He is willing to adapt his schedule to
the President's convenience. The Department of State has
recommended a meeting (Tab II).
President Hoyte has charted an unexpectantly moderate course
since becoming chief of state in 1985 and U.S. -Guyanese relations
have improved markedly. Hoyte has changed many of the disastrous
socialist policies of his predecessor, Forbes Burnham, and
recently launched a structural adjustment program with tough
austerity measures. Hoyte recently wrote the President to tell
him that Guyana had concluded a standby agreement with the IMF
and to assure the President that he was firmly committed to the
reform program.
A short meeting with the President would underscore our desire to
continue productive bilateral relations and our support for
Hoyte's difficult economic restructuring efforts.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the schedule proposal at Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
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Schedule Proposal
Tab II
Roy to Scowcroft Memorandum
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
TO:
JOSEPH HAGIN, II, Director
Presidential Appointments and Scheduling
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
REQUEST:
That the President meet with President
Desmond Hoyte of Guyana during his private
visit to the United States.
PURPOSE:
A visit would underscore our approval of
Hoyte's abandonment of the socialist policies
of his predecessor and stress our support for
his difficult economic restructuring program.
BACKGROUND:
President Hoyte will be in Washington for a
private visit and has asked to pay a brief
courtesy call on the President. When Hoyte
visited the White House last September,
President Reagan praised his turn to the West
and his economic reform policies.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
None
DATE & TIME:
Anytime June 19-20 or June 29-30
DURATION: 15 minutes
LOCATION:
Oval Office
PARTICIPANTS:
See Participants List
OUTLINE OF EVENTS: Photo opportunity followed by discussion
REMARKS REQUIRED:
NSC will provide
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open press
RECOMMENDED BY:
NSC, State
OPPOSED BY:
None
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Participants List
United States
The President
The Vice President
James Baker, Secretary of State
John Sununu, Chief of Staff
Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National Security
Affairs
Bernard Aronson, Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American
Affairs Designate
Everett E. Briggs, Special Assistant to the President for Latin
American Affairs, NSC (notetaker)
Guyana
President Desmond Hoyte
Rashleigh Jackson, Foreign Minister
Cedric Grant, Ambassador to the United States
S/S 8910725
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Washington, D.C. 20520
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CONFIDENTIAL
May 13, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:
Photo Opportunity with the President for Guyanese
President Hugh Desmond Hoyte
President Hoyte will be in Washington either June 19-20 or
June 29-30 on a private visit. He has asked to pay a brief
courtesy call on President Bush. He is willing to adapt his
schedule to the President's convenience. The Department
suggests a photo opportunity.
U.S.-Guyanese relations have improved markedly since Hoyte
became President in 1985. Hoyte has changed many of the
disastrous socialist policies of his predecessor, Forbes
Burnham. Guyana recently launched a structural adjustment
program marked by tough austerity measures. The U.S. is a
member of a "support group" of donors which is providing
much-needed assistance for this second poorest country in the
Western Hemisphere. When Hoyte visited Washington in September
1988, President Reagan praised his turn toward the West and
ambitious economic reform policies.
A photo opportunity with President Bush would underscore
our desire to continue good, productive bilateral relations and
stress our support for Hoyte's difficult economic restructuring
efforts.
Executive J. Stapleton Secretary Roy Rey
Attachment:
Biographic Information
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FROM: ROY, J
DOC DATE: 24 MAY 89
SOURCE REF: 8911851
KEYWORDS: PANAMA
GUATEMALA
PERSONS: BLAKE, NICHOLAS
DAVIS, GRIFFIN
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MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: The Disappearance of Nicholas Blake
and Griffin Davis in Guatemala
You have requested information and a status report on
the disappearance in 1985 of Nicholas Blake in Guatemala.
The attached is the most recent inforamtion on the progress
of this case.
Ray
Attachment:
The Blake/Davis Case.
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THE DISAPPEARANCE OF NICHOLAS BLAKE AND GRIFFIN DAVIS
BACKGROUND
This is a four year old case which has not yet been
resolved. On April 8, 1985 the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala
received a report that two Americans, Nicholas Blake and
Griffin Davis, were overdue from a walking trip in Guatemala's
western highlands, where U.S. citizens were warned against
going. Nicholas Blake was a journalist with a particular
interest in the insurgency in that area. Davis was a long-time
Guatemalan resident and an experienced hiker. No trace of the
Americans has yet been found, but the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala
City and the Blake family continue to rigorously pursue any
leads which may shed light on the whereabouts of Mr. Blake and
Mr. Davis.
RECENT STATUS OF THE CASE
During a meeting on April 21, 1989 with Mr. Richard Blake,
father of Nicholas Blake, and his son, Randy, Ambassador Michel
discussed the disappointing response of the Guatemalan military
authorities to the Embassy's recent request for information and
action pertaining to the investigation. The Embassy had
requested a list of members of the civil defense patrol who
were on duty in the region in March-April 1985. Colonel
Ortega, chief of Guatemalan military intelligence, promised to
provide this list by April 24. He has not yet done so despite
Embassy follow-up.
Most recently, an informant who has been assisting in the
investigation took photographs of a civil defense patrol member
alleged to be involved in the disappearance. The informant
delivered the photographs to the Embassy on May 19 for delivery
to Colonel Ortega. Colonel Ortega has promised to search for
the man and bring him in for questioning.
Using President Bush's expression of personal interest,
Ambassador Michel intends to raise the Blake case at the
highest levels of the Guatemalan government, as he has done on
previous occasions, including with President Cerezo and
Minister of Defense Gramajo. Ambassador Michel will be seeing
Cerezo in the next few days to prepare for the Vice President's
visit on June 11. In addition, the newly-designated ambassador
to Guatemala, Mr. Thomas Stroock, has been briefed on the case.
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3804
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
May 23, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
EVERETT E. BRIGGS
1985
FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI
SUBJECT:
Recommended Presidential Telephone Call to
Venezuelan President Perez
The State Department has recommended that the President telephone
Venezuelan President Perez to express his appreciation for
Venezuela's constructive role at the OAS Foreign Ministers
meeting last week and to emphasize that the OAS mission must
concentrate on removing Noriega (Tab II). The NSC/PCC has
endorsed this suggestion and also recommended that the President
also contact Mexican President Salinas (system log number 3959).
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the Telephone Call Proposal to the President at
Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
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Telephone Call Proposal
Tab A
Points to be Made
Tab II
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3804
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT:
Telephone Call to Venezuelan President Carlos
Andres Perez
DATE:
May 23-24, 1989
PURPOSE:
To express appreciation for Venezuela's role
at recent OAS meeting and to emphasize that
the OAS mission now in Panama must
concentrate on removing Noriega as soon as
possible.
SECURE OR OPEN:
Open line call
INTERPRETER:
Stephanie Van Reigersberg or Rita Boren
PHONE NUMBER:
58-2-574-6878 or 58-2-575-1922
CONTACT PERSON:
Alan Yale, Department of State, 647-3338
TIME DIFFERENCE:
No time difference
SUGGESTED TIMES:
2:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. EDT May 23, 1989
9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT May 24, 1989
TOPICS OF
1. Express appreciation for Venezuela's
DISCUSSION:
initiative in envoking the OAS Foreign
Ministers'meeting last week.
2. Emphasize that the OAS mission must
concentrate on removing Noriega and
not allow him to engage in delaying
tactics.
Date of Submission:
Action:
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POINTS TO BE MADE FOR TELEPHONE CALL TO
VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT PEREZ
-- I am calling to tell you that I appreciate your efforts to
resolve the crisis in Panama over the last several weeks,
especially your initiative in convoking the OAS Foreign
Ministers meeting.
--
We are sorry that the Peruvians were so unhelpful.
--
I am pleased that the OAS agreed to take action, including
condemning Noriega by name.
--
Noriega's objective will be to use the mission to delay; it
is important that the OAS mission now visiting Panama avoid
this and that it keep the pressure on Noriega to make the
decision to leave as soon as possible.
It would be useful if you could make public statements
supporting the OAS commission, since you opinion is SO well
respected in Latin America.
--
Even more important, I hope you will privately encourage the
three foreign ministers on the commission to fulfill their
mandate to ensure a democratic transition in Panama.
I understand that you will be meeting with your Andean Pact
colleagues in Cartagena on Thursday. This would seem to me
to be another opportunity to maintain pressure on Noriega-
do you agree?
--
I would like to hear your views because when the OAS
reconvenes on June 6 it will be a moment of decision; we
must be prepared to take additional measures if the crisis
has not been resolved.
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May 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT:
Telephone call to Venezuelan President Carlos
Andres Perez
As a result of the President's phone calls to Venezuelan
President Carlos Andres Perez (CAP) and Venezuela's initiative,
the OAS convened the May 17 Meeting of Foreign Ministers. At
the OAS meeting, a resolution supported by the United States
was passed that denounced Noriega, and the OAS is dispatching a
team to Panama to facilitate his departure. Venezuela provided
significant support at the OAS session. We recommend that
President Bush phone President Perez to convey thanks for the
leading role he and his foreign minister Enrique Tejera Paris
played in the past two weeks. Special mention should be made
of our appreciation of Venezuela' S role in the convening of the
OAS session and the passing of the resolution on Panama.
J. Executive J. Stapleton Stapleton Secretary Roy Pay
Attachment:
Talking Points.
18 is +: 38
CAP
TALKING POINTS
-- I appreciate your efforts to resolve the crisis in Panama
during the past two weeks. In particular I salute your
initiative in convoking the OAS Foreign Ministers meeting.
-- I am very pleased that the OAS agreed to take action,
including condemning Noriega by name, and sending a commission
of three foreign ministers to bring about a democratic transfer
of power. What is your assessment of the resolution?
-- Noriega's objective will be to use the mission to buy time
to recover; it is important that these ministers avoid this and
keep the pressure on Noriega to make the decision to depart
promptly.
-- Your impact on Latin American public opinion is important.
It would be very useful if you could make statements supporting
the OAS commission, and privately encourage the foreign
ministers to fulfill their mandate to ensure a democratic
transition in Panama.
-- With regard to the OAS session, I would like to thank you
for your foreign minister's efforts to gain support for the
resolution which finally passed. Each vote on the resolution
was critical. Venezuela's support and lobbying made a real
difference.
-- Foreign Minister Tejera's comments to the press immediately
after the OAS session were very valuable in conveying to the
public the true meaning of the resolution which passed.
(Note: Today in Venezuela a nation-wide general strike is
taking place to protest President Perez' economic policies.
Violence is expected to be minimal. You may wish to express
your concern to CAP and ask him for a readout.)
CONFIDENTIAL
CONF IDENTIAL
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CHRON FILE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
May 23, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
EVERETT E. BRIGGS
DAS &
FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI
DAP
SUBJECT:
Telephone Call to Mexican President Salinas
The State Department has recommended that the President call
Mexican President Salinas to thank him for Mexico's positive role:
at the recent OAS meeting on Panama and to reinforce the message
that the OAS mission should maintain its focus on removing
Noriega. The NSC/PCC has endorsed this recommendation.
President Salinas did not raise extraneous subjects with the
President when they last talked on May 15. We do not expect him
to touch on other issues, but if he does he most likely will
bring up how the commercial banks are being extremely tough in
debt talks now going on in New York.
Both sides have tabled proposals which the other side cannot
accept. The Mexicans want substantially more in debt relief and
new money than the banks are prepared to deliver. Still, we
believe the two sides are making progress, with Treasury urging
the two sides to conclude an agreement before the Mexican
Government's pact with labor concludes on July 31. At some
point, the negotiations may break down and our intervention may
be necessary to break the deadlock. We have prepared a talking
point for the President which is neutral for the time being, but
you should know that we will ask that the NSC/PCC on Mexico--
which meets today--to address this issue.
DAS F
Deane Hoffmann concurs.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the Telephone Call Proposal to the President at
Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
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Telephone Call Proposal
Tab A
Points to be Made
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT:
Telephone Call to Mexican President Salinas
DATE:
May 23-25, 1989
PURPOSE:
To express appreciation for Mexico's role at
the recent OAS meeting and to emphasize that
the OAS mission now in Panama must
concentrate on removing Noriega as soon as
possible.
SECURE OR OPEN:
Open line call
INTERPRETER:
No interpreter necessary
PHONE NUMBERS:
905-515-6623 (Los Pinos, Presidential
Residence) ; 905-522-0682 (National Palace)
CONTACT PERSON:
Dennis Linskey, State Department, 647-9292
TIME DIFFERENCE:
Minus 2
SUGGESTED TIMES:
Any convenient time for the President.
TOPICS OF
1. Express appreciation for Mexico's role
DISCUSSION:
at the recent OAS meeting on Panama.
2. Emphasize that the OAS mission to Panama
should concentrate on removing Noriega.
Date of Submission:
Action:
:
Attachment
Tab A
Points to be Made
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POINTS TO BE MADE FOR TELEPHONE CALL TO
MEXICAN PRESIDENT SALINAS
-- I am calling to express my appreciation on the constructive
role Mexico played in the OAS meeting on Panama.
|
I was pleased that the OAS agreed to take action; I
especially want to thank you for the Mexican role in
obtaining language in the resolution naming Noriega.
-- This permitted a satisfactory consensus resolution.
-- The result may not be what either of us would have
preferred, but it does provide a basis for further pressure
on Noriega to stand aside.
-- Noriega's objective will be to use the OAS mission to delay;
it is important that this be avoided since Noriega's
departure is key to ending the crisis.
-- We want to work closely with you on this. I would hope that
you could make public statements supporting the OAS
commission, since your opinion is SO well respected in Latin
America.
-- Even more important, I hope you will privately encourage
efforts so that the OAS commission may fulfill its mandate
to ensure a democratic transition in Panama.
--
I would like to hear your views because when the OAS
reconvenes on June 6 it will be a moment of decision for the
entire hemisphere; I believe we must be prepared to take
additional measures if the crisis has not been resolved.
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Note: President Salinas may raise the subject of the debt
negotiations in New York between Mexico and the commercial banks.
Both sides have rejected the other's initial proposal, but the
talks are continuing. Treasury has advised Mexico in the
preparation of its proposal and has urged both sides to come to
an agreement before the Mexican Government's social pact with
labor ends on July 31.
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[IF ASKED] My advisors have told me of the talks in New
York; we are following them closely.
I know that Mexico and the banks are negotiating in earnest,
but that there are still several points of disagreement.
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Although this type of difference might be expected at the
outset of negotiations, I want you to know that we too want
the negotiations to succeed.
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ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
EVERETT E. BRIGGS
FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI
DAY
SUBJECT:
Letter from New Chairman of the Board of the
Panama Canal Commission
The Secretary of Defense has appointed Assistant Secretary of the
Army (Civil Works) Robert W. Page to the position of Chairman of
the Board of the Panama Canal Commission to assume the position
of William Gianelli, who resigned on May 1, 1989. Page has
written you to state his belief that it is essential that the
Chairman be a member of any senior policy group that meets to
discuss the situation in Panama (Tab II).
This letter appears to be a simple courtesy letter to say, "Hey,
I'm new here; please don't forget about me," but in reality is a
grievance. The Panama Canal Commission has been excluded from
our daily NSC/Policy Coordinating Committee meetings (as has
Treasury and Commerce) and played no role in the preparation of
papers for the last NSC meeting on Panama. The Board's Executive
Secretary has complained to me about this. As an aside, the
P.C.C. has been an uncooperative player in recent U.S. policy
toward Panama, and Gianelli in particular was outspoken.
I have consulted Richard Brown, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Defense for International Security Affairs, on this issue. The
Defense position is that the Board Chairman reports directly to
the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary normally represents
P.C.C. interests in interagency discussions at the senior level.
In specialized cases where technical expertise is necessary on
Canal operations or the impact on employees, P.C.C.
representatives are asked to participate.
The NSC has also followed this approach in the past and I
recommend that it continue. Rich Brown is in close contact with
the P.C.C. and has represented its position well at NSC
interagency meetings. In addition, I have been accessible to the
P.C.C. Executive Secretary on the telephone.
Your draft reply at Tab I states that the NSC will of course
consult the P.C.C. when necessary, but that its position is
normally represented by the Secretary of Defense.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. Page:
Thank you for your letter of May '15, 1989 and congratulations on
your appointment to the Board of Directors of the Panama Canal
Commission. Your experience as Assistant Secretary of the Army
for Civil Works will undoubtedly be of great benefit to the
Board.
You have raised the question of Panama Canal Commission
participation in interagency discussions on Panama. Since the
Chairman of the Board reports to the Secretary of Defense, the
Commission is normally represented in interagency discussions on
Panama at the senior level by the Secretary of Defense or his
representative. I understand that there is close contact between.
the Defense Department and the Canal Commission.
I believe in the representation of all agency views through the
National Security Council system of interagency consultation.
Let me assure you that you or other Panama Canal Commission
representatives will be invited to participate in NSC sponsored
interagency meetings when appropriate to insure that we have the
benefit of your views about the impact of decisions on the
operation of the Canal or the welfare of Canal Commission
employees.
Sincerely,
Brent Scowcroft
The Honorable Robert W. Page
Secretary of Defense Representative
Board of Directors
Panama Canal Commission
2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 550
Washington, D.C. 20036
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Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear General Scowcroft:
As you know, on May 1, 1989, the Honorable
William R. Gianelli resigned as Chairman of the Board
of Directors of the Panama Canal Commission. The
Secretary of Defense has appointed me as designee to
serve on the Board of Directors.
Since the operation of the Panama Canal is an
integral part of United States policy toward the
Republic of Panama, I believe it is essential that the
Chairman be a member of any senior policy group that
meets to discuss the situation in Panama. It is my
firm belief that the senior policy group must assess
the direct impact of prospective proposals on Canal
operations. It is, in my view, vital to the
Administration that the Canal continue to operate in a
safe and efficient fashion. If something less is
acceptable, an informed decision is essential.
I look forward to becoming a member of this
important senior group and attending its meetings
whenever Panama is discussed.
Sincerely,
Robert W. Page
Secretary of Defense Representative
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SUBJECT:
Possible Call to the President from Peruvian
President Garcia
Peruvian President Garcia told former Assistant Secretary of
State Abrams on May 18 that he was very pleased with his recent
telephone conversation with the President and may call the
President soon (Tab II). Garcia said he would raise two issues
in any call he may make, Peru's performance in the recent OAS
meeting and anti-narcotics cooperation.
Garcia does not want the President to believe recent press
reporting that Peru opposed the U.S. position in the OAS. In
point of fact, Peru was decidedly unhelpful at the Foreign
Ministers meeting last week. It presented a very weak resolution
as a counter to the Venezuelan resolution which we favored. In
his speech presenting the resolution--the only speech of the
session--Foreign Minister Larco Cox made numerous gratuitous
jibes at the United States and abstained on the amendment which
specifically named Noriega. He subsequently agreed to the
overall resolution, as did every OAS member.
Our suggested talking points for the President would mention our
disappointment at the Peruvian abstention, but concentrate on the
need for future positive OAS action.
On drug issues, our Ambassador believes Garcia does not grasp the
limited availability of funding for U.S. anti-narcotics programs
and that he will urge a greater U.S. effort. We expect Garcia
would also mention the plane crash on May 20 that killed 9 people
involved in the anti-narcotics effort, including 6 Americans.
We believe the President should make known the dimensions of our
anti-drug effort but tell Garcia that we are currently engaged in
a major review of our drug control policy which could have a
considerable impact on levels of U.S. support for Peru. The
President should also express condolences about the Peruvians
killed in the plane crash.
David Miller concurs.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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contains contingency points to be made in a Garcia phone call.
Approve
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Tab A
Points to Be Made
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FROM:
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SUBJECT:
Points to Be Made in Possible Telephone Call from
Peruvian President Garcia
Purpose
To prepare you for a possible phone call from Peruvian President
Garcia on OAS action regarding Panama and narcotics cooperation.
Background
Our Embassy in Lima reports that Garcia may phone you to attempt
to counter reports that Peru was unhelpful to us at the OAS
Foreign Ministers meeting last Wednesday. Despite his
protestations, Peru was in fact most unhelpful. There may be a
disconnect between Garcia and his Foreign Ministry on this.
Foreign Minister Larco Cox not only circulated a very weak
resolution countering the Venezuelan proposal we favored, but
also abstained on a key vote condemning Noriega. Once this
amendment was passed on a close vote, he did agree to the overall
resolution, as did every other OAS member.
We expect that Garcia will also urge greater U.S. funding for
anti-narcotics efforts, as well as express sympathy for the six
American drug enforcement officials killed in a plane crash on
May 20.
The points to be made at Tab A mention our disappointment at the
Peruvian abstention, but concentrate on the need for future
positive OAS action. On drug issues, you should explain that
although we already have a sizable effort in Peru, we are
conducting a review of our international drug control policy
which could include greater resources.
RECOMMENDATION
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POINTS TO BE MADE FOR TELEPHONE CALL TO
PERUVIAN PRESIDENT GARCIA
Please accept my condolences for deaths of the Peruvians in
the plane crash on Saturday, including the director of the
narcotic eradication program; as you know, 6 Americans also
died.
I appreciate your support on anti-narcotics efforts; we know
that you have an insurgency problem that complicates law
enforcement efforts.
It is crucial that Peru continue its efforts both in drug
interdiction and eradication; we will continue to study ways
in which we can give you better support.
--
I appreciated the chance to consult you before the OAS
meeting and I was satisfied with the resolution.
I was concerned, however, by. the tone of your Foreign
Minister's speech. It was the only substantive address and
contained harsh criticism of my country.
I was also surprised by Foreign Minister Larco Cox's
abstention on the amendment to the resolution condemning
Noriega--especially since you were so clear in your comments
to me during our telephone conversation.
--
We need to cooperate now on encouraging the OAS mission to
Panama to concentrate on securing Noriega's departure.
--
This is the only viable solution; we must not allow him to
engage in delaying tactics.
When the OAS reconvenes on June 6, it will be a moment of
decision for the hemisphere; we must be prepared to take
additional measures if the crisis has not been resolved.
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2. PRESIDENT ALAN GARCIA TOLD FORMER ASSISTANT
SECRETARY ELLIOTT ABRAMS DURING A LENGTHY CONVERSATION
MAY 18 THAT HE WAS VERY PLEASED WITH HIS TWO RECENT
comes.
TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH PRESIDENT BUSH AND MAY
CALL THE PRESIDENT SOON. ABRAMS ENCOURAGED HIM TO
DO SO.
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HE MAY MAKE:
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4. COMMENT: WE SUGGEST THAT, IF GARCIA MENTIONS
THE OAS RESOLUTION ON PANAMA, THE PRESIDENT REITERATE
THAT
NORIEGA MUST GO AND THE BALL IS IN
THE LATINOS' COURT. THIS IS A MAKE OR BREAK ISSUE
FOR THE OAS AND WILL HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON OVERALL
RELATIONS BETWEEN THE U.S. AND LATIN AMERICA. THE
PRESIDENT MIGHT ALSO ASK GARCIA HOW PERU'S ARMED
FORCES, PARTICULARLY THE ARMY, WHICH HAVE TRADITIONALLY
CLOSE RELATIONS WITH THE PDF, MIGHT CONTRIBUTE TO
NORIEGA'S DEPARTURE.
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5. ON NARCOTICS, WE SUGGEST THE PRESIDENT TELL GARCIA
THE USG IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN A MAJOR REVIEW OF
INTERNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY WHICH COULD HAVE
MAJOR IMPACT ON LEVELS OF U.S. SUPPORT FOR PERU.
NOT ONLY FOR NARCOTICS CONTROL ACTIVITIES PER SE, BUT
ALSO FOR RELATED MILITARY AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE.
IN THIS REGARD, HOWEVER, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT THERE BE
NO FLAGGING OF PERU'S LAUDABLE ANTI-NARCOTICS EFFORTS
IN BOTH INTERDICTION AND ERADICATION. IN FACT, THE
PRESIDENT MIGHT ADD, DRAMATIC ANTI-NARCOTICS MOVES BY
THE GOP WOULD BE USEFUL IN PERSUADING THE U.S. CONGRESS
TO AUTHORIZE MORE FUNDING.
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6. FYI. USG ANTI-NARCOTICS PROGRAMS IN PERU HAVE
AVERAGED ABOUT USDOLS TEN MILLION A YEAR THE LAST
SEVERAL YEARS, NOT INCLUDING THE HELICOPTERS AND
FIXED WING AIRCRAFT WE HAVE LOANED. THIS AIRCRAFT
SUPPORT IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY ANOTHER
USDOLS THREE TO FOUR MILLION A YEAR FOR PERU.
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ONLY ONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE TWO PRESIDENTS,
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MEMORANDUM FOR G. PHILIP HUGHES
FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI
DAP
SUBJECT:
Legislative Referral Memorandum on State and
Panama Canal Commission Letters to Congress on
Abrogation of the Panama Canal Treaties
OMB has asked for our clearance on two letters to the Congress.
Congressman Walter Jones, Chairman of the Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries has written the Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Panama Canal Commission for his comments on
House Concurrent Resolution 47, which would abrogate the Panama
Canal Treaties and repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979 (Tab II).
Board Chairman William Gianelli's draft reply at Tab II declines.
to comment on the merits of the treaties--on jurisdictional
grounds--but nonetheless strongly opposes the resolution (Tab
III)
The Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, Janet
Mullins, has submitted a draft letter to Chairman Jones which
also opposes the resolution (Tab:IV). She argues that the
arguments raised in the resolution were considered at the time
the legislation was debated and rejected. She states that
abrogation would not solve Panama's present crisis, but would
cause far-reaching damage to U.S. interests in Latin America.
The Administration strongly opposes the House Concurrent
Resolution. Your memorandum to Ronald Peterson gives NSC
concurrence for the two letters.
Lampley and Rostrow concur.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the memorandum to Peterson at Tab I.
Approve
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Hughes Memorandum to Peterson
Tab II
Jones Letter to Gianelli; H. Con. Res. 47
Tab III
Gianelli Reply to Jones
Tab IV
Mullins Letter to Jones
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MEMORANDUM FOR RONALD K. PETERSON
FROM:
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SUBJECT:
State and Panama Canal Commission Letters to
Congress on Abrogation of the Panama Canal
Treaties
The National Security Staff strongly opposes House Concurrent
Resolution 47 recommending the abrogation of the Panama Canal
Treaties and, therefore, concurs with the State Department and
Panama Canal Commission viewpoint.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE STATE UNITED
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
May 12, 1989
LEGISLATIVE REFERRAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
Legislative Liaison Officer -
Department of Justice (Perkins 633-2113)
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SUBJECT: State and Panama Canal Commission draft reports on
H.Con.Res. 47, that the President or Congress should
abrogate the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 and the
Neutrality Treaty and Congress should repeal Panama
Canal Act of 1979.
The Office of Management and Budget requests the views of your
agency on the above subject before advising on its relationship to
the program of the President, in accordance with OMB Circular A-19.
A response to this request for your views is needed no later than
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1989.
Questions should be referred to Annette Rooney/Sue Thau (395-7300),
the legislative analyst in this office.
(signed)
RONALD K. PETERSON FOR
Assistant Director for
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WILLIAM , HUGHES. NEW JERSEY
NORMAN F. LENT. NEW YORK
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NORMAN D. SHUMWAY. CALIFORNIA
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JOLENE UNSOELD. WASHINGTON
The Honorable William R. Gianelli, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS of
The Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission
2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 550
Washington, D.C. 20036
Dear Mr. Gianelli:
Enclosed are copies of the bill H.Con.Res. 47, pending
before this Committee.
The Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries would
appreciate the benefit of your views and recommendations on this
proposed legislation. It will further be appreciated if you
will furnish the Committee with 5,0 copies of your report, in
accordance with Rules of the House of Representatives, on this
measure as soon as possible.
If, under the terms of the captioned bill, your agency would
be authorized to expend funds or would incur any administrative
expense, you are requested to furnish the Committee a cost
estimate pursuant to Rule 13 of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, which states in part:
"The report accompanying each bill
shall
contain- (1) an estimate of the costs which would be
incurred in carrying out such bill or joint resolution
in the fiscal year in which it is reported and in each
of the five fiscal years following such fiscal year (or
for the authorized duration of any program authorized
by such bill or joint resolution, if less than five
years) "
Sincerely,
WALTER B. JONES
Jones
Chairman
Please send reports to
Attn: K. T. Denson
IV
101sT CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 47
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President or the Congress should
abrogate the Panama Canal Treatics of 1977 and the Neutrality Treaty and
the Congress should repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 7. 1989
Mr. CRANE (for himself, Mrs. BENTLEY, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. BLILEY, Mr. BUN-
NING, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. DANNE-
MEYER, Mr. DOENAN of California, Mr. DREIER of California, Mr. EMER-
SON, Mr. GINGRICH, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. HAMMERSCHMIDT, Mr. HANSEN,
Mr. HUNTER, Mr. HYDE, Mr. ROBINSON, Mr. DENNY SMITH, Mr. SoLo-
MON, Mr. STUMP, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mrs. VUCANOVICH, Mr. SMITH of New
Hampshire, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. HILER, and Mr. GEKAS) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred jointly to the Committees
on Foreign Affairs and Merchant Marine and Fisheries
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President or the
Congress should abrogate the Panama Canal Treaties of
1977 and the Neutrality Treaty and the Congress should
repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979.
Whereas the Panama Canal is a vital strategic asset of the
United States;
Whereas Article 163 of the 1972 Constitution of the Republic of
Panama provides that "The President alone
[shall]
conduct foreign relations
and enter into international
treaties and agreements
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Whereas the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 were signed by
General Omar Torrijos Herrera, the head of Panama's De-
fense Forces, who was neither the President of Panama nor
a duly elected official of the Government of Panama, and
not by Demetro B.- Lukas, the President of Panama, as re-
quired by the Constitution of Panama;
Whereas this violation of Panama's Constitution regarding com-
petence to conclude treaties renders the Panama Canal
Treaties of 1977 invalid under international law, including
Article 46 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Trea-
ties, to which the United States conforms, and therefore
subject to termination by the Republic of Panama at any
time;
Whereas the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and
Operation of the Panama Canal is also subject to repudi-
ation by the Republic of Panama because six modifications
to the Treaty contained in the resolution of ratification of
the United States Senate, including the DeConcini Reserva-
tion asserting the unilateral right of the United States to in-
tervene to protect the Panama Canal, were never submitted
to a national plebiscite, as required in Article 274 of the
Constitution of Panama;
Whereas Panama's instruments of ratification concerning the
Neutrality Treaty, which contain counter-reservations deny-
ing the right of the United States to intervene unilaterally
in order to protect the Panama Canal, were never submitted
to the United States Senate for approval, in violation of es-
tablished procedures for the ratification of treaties under the
Constitution of the United States;
Whereas the Neutrality Treaty confers no explicit legal right
upon the United States either to maintain defense forces in
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Panama or to enter Panama to defend the Panama Canal
against an external or internal threat after the year 1999;
Whereas both the United States and the Republic of Panama
are signatories to the charters of the United Nations and the
Organization of American States, which guarantee the terri-
torial inviolability of an independent State and therefore
prohibit unilateral intervention or entry upon the sovereign
territory of another country without its permission;
Whereas the Neutrality Treaty limits the right of the United
States to defend the Panama Canal on the high seas, with-
out express permission to enter Panamanian territory, and
therefore fails to provide adequate protection for the nation-
al security of the United States;
Whereas the Neutrality Treaty does not prohibit the Republic of
Panama from entering into an agreement with a third coun-
try, including Cuba or Nicaragua, for the joint or exclusive
operation and control of the Panama Canal;
Whereas Article III of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977, pro-
viding for the operation of the Panama Canal through 1999,
stipulates that four of the nine members of the Board of the
Panama Canal Commission must be citizens of Panama who
are proposed by the Panamanian Government for appoint-
ment and are subject to removal by the Panamanian Gov-
ernment;
Whereas these provisions in the Panama Canal Treaty regard-
ing the appointment and removal by Panama of the Pana-
manian members of the Board improperly restrict the Presi-
dent's appointment and removal powers under Article II,
Section 2 of the Constitution of the United States and are
inconsistent with the Supreme Court's ruling in Buckley VS.
Valeo, 424 U.S. 1 (1976), holding that all such members of
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a United States Federal agency are officers of the United
States" who are subject to Senate confirmation;
Whereas all "officers of the United States" must be citizens of
the United States, and all such officers must therefore take
an oath to defend the Constitution and may be impeached
and removed from office for treason, bribery, or other high
crimes and misdemeanors;
Whereas the Panamanian members of the Board of the Panama
Canal Commission are appointees to a United States Feder-
al Agency and are exercising the powers and responsibilities
of "officers of the United States," but are foreign nationals
and are therefore ineligible under the Constitution of the
United States to serve as members of the Board of the
Commission; and
Whereas the Panama Canal Act of 1979 is the implementing
legislation for the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977: Now,
therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
2 concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
3 President or the Congress should immediately abrogate the
4 Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 and the Treaty Concerning
5 the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama
6 Canal, and that the Congress should repeal the Panama
7 Canal Act of 1979.
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CANAL COMMISSION:
Board of Directors
THE PANAMA CANAL
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ANNIVERSARY
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CANAL 4 PANAMA
Honoring the past by building the future
DRAFT
Honorable Walter B. Jones
Chairman, Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515-6230
Dear Mr. Chairman:
This is in response to your letter of February 20, requesting
the views of the Panama Canal Commission with respect to H. Con.
Res. 47, a bill "Expressing the sense of the Congress that the
President or the Congress should abrogate the Panama Canal
Treaties of 1977 and the Neutrality Treaty and the Congress
should repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979." This measure is
identical to H. Con. Res. 354 which was introduced in, but not
finally acted upon by, the 100th Congress.
If adopted, the resolution would note that the Panama Canal is
a vital strategic asset of the United States and would go on to
advance the following premises:
Signature of the Panama Canal Treaties of
1977 by an official other than the President
of Panama was a violation of the Panamanian
Constitution and, accordingly, those accords
are invalid under international law;
The Treaty Concerning the Permanent
Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal
is subject to repudiation by Panama because
six modifications affixed to that inter-
national agreement by the U.S. Senate were
never submitted to a plebiscite as required
by the Panamanian Constitution:
Panama's instruments of ratification to the
Neutrality Treaty contain "counter-
reservations" which were never submitted to
the United States Senate, in violation of
the United States Constitution;
The Neutrality Treaty is also defective in
several other specified respects relating to
defense of the Canal and future operation
and control of the waterway by Cuba or
Nicaragua;
Honorable Walter B. Jones,
The Panama Canal Treaty's provisions
regarding the Panamanian members of the Board
of the Panama Canal Commission improperly
restrict the President's Constitutional
appointment and removal powers and are
violative of the Constitution's requirement
that "officers of the United States" be
citizens of this country; and
The Panama Canal Act of 1979 is the legisla-
tion which implements the 1977 Treaties for
the United States.
The resolution would then express the sense of the Congress (i)
that the President or the Congress should immediately abrogate
the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and the Neutrality Treaty and
(ii) that the Congress should repeal the Panama Canal Act of
1979.
The Panama Canal Commission is the agency of the Government of
the United States which was created by the Panama Canal Act of
1979 and charged with carrying out this country's responsibil-
ities with respect to the management, operation and maintenance
of the Panama Canal under the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. The
Commission is not vested with authority to interpret treaties or
other international agreements to which the United States is a
party; neither is it responsible for the protection or defense
of the Canal. For these reasons, the Commission submits no
comments on the resolution's recitation of perceived
deficiencies in the 1977 Treaties with Panama, and suggests
instead that the views of the Departments of State and Defense,
to whom such concerns properly fall, be solicited.
This deferral notwithstanding, the Commission does consider
wholly inappropriate the resolution's expression of Congres-
sional intent to repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979. That law
provides the only domestic statutory basis for the operation of
the Panama Canal by an element of the, Government of the United
States. Its repeal would, as a legal matter, disestablish the
Commission, leaving a vacuum which would require the operation
of this crucial international waterway to cease. Such a result
would have an immediate and extremely adverse effect on world
shipping--including the American Merchant Marine--and would
clearly not be in the best interests of the United States. For
that reason the Panama Canal Commission strongly opposes the
adoption of H. Con. Res. 47.
As I understand it, passage of the resolution would not, in and
of itself, cause the abrogations and repeal which it advocates.
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Honorable Walter B. Jones,
Accordingly, adoption of H. Con. Res. 47 would have no
financial effect on this agency.
The Office of Management and Budget advises that it has no
objection to the submission of this report.
Sincerely,
William R. Gianelli
Chairman
Board of Directors
3
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The United States ratified the 1977 Treaties after extended
examination and exhaustive debate on the merits and demerits of
the Treaties and their related agreements. Many of the
objections contained in the present concurrent resolution were
considered at that time and rejected by the Senate when it
ratified the Treaties. Other arguments raised in the
resolution have been considered and rejected by the Executive
Branch since then. Testimony of State Department and Justice
Department representatives on these matters appear, inter alia,
in hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Separation
of Powers on June 23, 1983, and before the House Subcommittee
on the Panama Canal of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Committee in February and March, 1979.
The United States has operated the Canai for a decade under
the Treaties and the Panama Canal Act. This has proved to be a
thoroughly viable framework within which the United States can
safeguard its interests and operate and defend the Canal. The
current Treaties give the U.S. Government the necessary
latitude to protect essential U.S. interests, now and into the
next century.
Abrogating the Treaties will not solve Panama's present
political crisis or the problems between Panama and the U.S.
These are political problems which require a political
solution: specifically, General Noriega's departure from power
and Panama's return to the path of constitutional government.
This is the solution we are seeking.
Abrogating the Treaties would, on the contrary, cause
far-reaching profound damage to U.S. interests in Panama and
the Hemisphere. It would make resolution of Panama's political
problems and a return to normal relations with the U.S.
problematical, if not impossible. It would have an immediate
negative effect on Canal users. It would jeopardize U.S.
ability to operate and defend the Canal and protect the
thousands of U.S. citizens living and working in Panama. It
would not restore the status quo ante.
Currently, thirty-five nations are parties to the Protocol
to the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation
of the Panama Canal. Any abrogation of the Neutrality Treaty
would be strongly opposed by these states and others who would
fear that the United States had destroyed the international
legal regime that ensured the permanent neutrality of the Canal.
The Honorable
Walter B. Jones,
Chairman,
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries,
House of Representatives.
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U.S. interests are best served by maintaining our Treaty
rights and fulfilling our Treaty responsibilities while
pursuing a political solution in Panama as the basis for the
long-term security of the Canal.
Sincerely,
Janet G. Mullins
Assistant Secretary
Legislative Affairs
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SUBJECT:
Request by the Vice President of the Dominican
Republic for a Meeting With You to Discuss CBI
Legislation
The Ambassador of the Dominican Republic has requested that you
meet with the Dominican Vice President, Carlos Morales, when he
visits Washington from June 5-7. You will recall that the
Dominicans had requested this meeting last month and then
abruptly cancelled.
This would not be a happy meeting. There is no problem in
hearing complaints about CBI legislation (the administration
opposes provisions on sugar because they would violate our GATT
obligations). The problem is that there are three other
outstanding issues which are more more difficult:
--
The Mirambeaux case is hanging over us. Senator
D'Amato is likely to press for an aid cutoff is there
is no progress on extraditing the accused cop-killer.
-- The Dominicans are about to lose $13.8 million in ESF
unless they bite the bullet on some conditionalities by
the end of June, including gasoline prices. President
Balaguer fears major unrest from such reforms,
especially in the wake of the Venezuelan riots.
-- The Dominicans will forgo $20 million in PL-480 aid
unless they pay off $28 million in arrears. They have
a scheme for repayment, but State tells me Treasury
will not buy it.
On balance, I think these problems argue for a meeting with
either you or Bob Gates rather than a reason to avoid a meeting,
time permitting. In our talking points we can blend an
appropriate mix of soothing the hurts and a kick in the pants.
There are no current plans for meetings at the State Department.
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SUBJECT:
Request by the Vice President of the Dominican
Republic for a Meeting With You to Discuss CBI
Legislation
The Ambassador of the Dominican Republic has requested that you
meet with the Dominican Vice President, Carlos Morales, when he
visits Washington from June 5-7. You will recall that the
Dominicans had requested this meeting last month and then
abruptly cancelled.
This would not be a happy meeting. There is no problem in
hearing complaints about CBI legislation (the administration
opposes provisions on sugar because they would violate our GATT
obligations). The problem is that there are three other
outstanding issues which are more difficult:
-- The Mirambeaux case is hanging over us. Senator
D'Amato is likely to press for an aid cutoff if there
is no progress on extraditing the accused cop-killer.
-- The Dominicans are about to lose $13.8 in ESF unless
they bite the bullet on some conditionalities by the
end of June, including gasoline prices. President
Balaguer fears major unrest from such reforms,
especially in the wake of the Venezuelan riots.
--- The Dominicans will forgo $20 million in PL-480 aid
unless they pay off $28 million in arrears. They have
a scheme for repayment, but State tells me Treasury
will not buy it.
On balance, I think these problems argue for a meeting with
either you or Bob Gates rather than a reason to avoid a meeting,
time permitting. In our talking points we can blend an
appropriate mix of soothing the hurts and a kick in the pants.
There are no current plans for meetings at the State Department.
Hoffmann concurs. Miller concurs.
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WASHINGTON
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May 4, 1989
The Honorable Brent Scowcroft
Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Re: Meeting with Vice President Carlos Morales of the
Dominican Republic
Dear General Scowcroft:
Our Vice President, Carlos Morales, regrets that he was
unable to come to Washington on May 3 to meet with you to discuss
the importance of the pending amendments to the Caribbean Basin
Initiative (H.R. 1233 and S. 504). However, he is now planning to
be in Washington from June 5-7 and would like to reschedule the
meeting.
I would appreciate it if your staff could call Mr. Robin
Johnson, telephone 659-3400, to coordinate scheduling a brief
meeting with Vice President Morales.
Thank you very much for your consideration of this request.
Very truly yours,
Eduardo A. Leon
Ambassador
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President Salinas of Mexico
Attached at Tab I is the Telephone MEMCON of the President's
conversation with President Salinas of Mexico.
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SUBJECT:
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President Salinas of Mexico (U)
PARTICIPANTS:
The President
Shelly Dionne, NSC, Notetaker
Ralph Sigler, White House Situation
Support Staff, Notetaker
President Salinas
DATE, TIME
May 15, 1989, 10:58 a.m. - 11:09 a.m.
AND PLACE:
Oval Office
The President initiated this call after he was unable to come to
the phone when President Salinas called earlier in the morning.
(f)
The President began by saying that it was nice to hear from
President Salinas. (d)
President Salinas replied that the pleasure was his. (f)
The President said, " How are you? I have been thinking about
you a lot lately and hope all is coming along well." The
President asked if Salinas was calling about Panama. (φ)
President Salinas said yes, that he had been following closely
and with great attention the problem in Panama. He said that he
was looking forward to the meeting of the OAS in Washington on
Wednesday. Mexico's Minister of Foreign Relations would attend
that meeting. He said that Mexico had presented today a public
declaration in relation to the problems in Panama in which it
stated that even though the OAS is a body which is aware of the
problems, it cannot act directly, as its principles SO state. At
the same time, Mexico says clearly in its declaration that
Noriega is an obstacle to the development of democracy in Panama.
His lack of prestige and lousy reputation and areas of moral
decay are hindrances to democracy. in Panama. (f)
The President asked if that statement was in the declaration. (R)
President Salinas said that it was. (d)
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The President stated that it would be very helpful. He said he
had been planning on calling Salinas today to discuss this. The
President asked when the declaration was to come out. (R)
President Salinas replied that it is in today's papers and that
it had been sent to the State Department yesterday. (f)
The President said that the statement will come over here to the
White House. He asked if it says that Noriega is a clear
obstacle to the will of the people. (d)
President Salinas said, "Yes, by name. (x)
The President stated that this is great progress. The President
said also that after meeting with Salinas he had been determined
to try to understand and to be helpful to the problems that
Mexico has. He said that he knew Mexico stands as a proud,
sovereign nation and has its own problems with what the U.S.
wants. The President was pleased that the statement would be
published. He stated that Mexico is an important country in this
subject and he knew Salinas had to chart your his course on this.
(&)
The President said he was going to urge that we get a strong
public statement out of the OAS. He had been encouraging others
in Latin America to get the strongest possible consensus against
Noriega. The President stated he believed this is a historic
chance to help people and democracy in Panama. He made it clear
that the United States has no grudge against the Panamanian
people or the Panama Defense Force, saying that they have a
useful role to play. He declared that the U.S. wants a strong
post-Noriega regime and that the only reason for sending
additional forces to Panama was because we saw all the bloody
beatings on television and five American servicemen were
detained, although only for a short period. I have a solemn
obligation to protect the 40,000 Americans down there, he said.
Nevertheless, the President said he didn't want people to think
we were engaging in a macho, gun-boat sort of diplomacy. He
concluded by saying that he hoped Salinas' actions, and those of
others in the hemisphere, plus the stark reality of the election,
will result in Noriega leaving. (c)
President Salinas said that Mexico stated in its declaration that
the OAS cannot intervene itself in the work of the electoral
tribunal. He said that we must leave to the Panamanians the
chance to decide their future. Salinas emphasized that with
Noriega there it is almost impossible. (&)
The President asked what does Salinas think could come out of the
OAS. (Q)
President Salinas replied that he thought the OAS should stay to
a resolution citing its key articles and not intervene with the
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local problems of Panama. At the same time, Latin America must
walk toward democracy and the nations of Latin America must walk
together to create an international climate for democracy in
Panama. (X)
The President said that if the OAS has an impotent resolution
that does not comment on election fraud or the worldwide offense
over the stealing of the Panamanian election and the brutality to
the candidates elected, it will send a very bad signal. The
Church sent a signal of its outrage. The EC has done the same.
The President said he would urge that the OAS be as strong as
possible. (d)
President Salinas said the Mexican statement is a very strong
declaration against Noriega. (f)
The President asked if President Salinas meant at the OAS. ()
President Salinas said yes, that Mexico will firmly support a
resolution. (9)
The President said, "Well, let me look at your declaration. He
told Salinas that he appreciated the call saying that he knew
that the issue is not an easy one. for anybody. "Let me assure
you," he said, "that as a friend and as a leader, we do not want
to be the big stick up in the North." The President said he knew
enough about history, and particularly about Mexico's history,
that the United States did not want to look like some macho power
dictating to Panama. ()
President Salinas said he appreciated the President's sensitivity
and prudence on this. (k)
The President said that President Salinas should understand why
U.S. troops were sent down there. He said that he had been in
contact with Latin leaders to be sure that they understood and
added that he hoped Panamanians themselves (or the Panama Defense
Force) would do something about this. He wanted to be up front
and say we see a useful role for the Defense Force. The other
militaries in the hemisphere are watching what we do.
§
President Salinas said that he had recalled his Ambassador to
Panama. He was already in Mexico City. (C)
The President said he commended President Salinas for that,
adding it is a good step. (d)
President Salinas said that some people in Mexico are surprised
that we condemned Noriega explicitly. It is not in Mexico's
tradition, but he was convinced that Noriega is a man of low
reputation. He did not want anyone to think Mexico is siding
with Noriega. ()
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The President said that he would love to talk to Salinas about
the behind-the-scene things our team went through up here on
Panama. It is not easy and we all respect that. He expressed
confidence that Mexico's declaration will be a good one. The
President said, "Given your historic study of how the OAS ought
to operate, the stronger the OAS is, the more there will be
change in Panama." The President asked Salinas if he thought
there was any chance Noriega could leave. (L)
President Salinas replied that if there is enough diplomatic
pressure from the Latin American countries, he believed Noriega
would pull himself out of there. (L)
The President said that would be good. He added that we would do
our level best to have sound relations with the new regime. If
the will of the Panamanian people is respected, he believed there
would be a great sigh of relief in the hemisphere. (&)
President Salinas said that was why he was sending the Minister
of Foreign Relations to this meeting because, "he will be good at
the proceedings." (φ)
The President said he had a lot of respect for the foreign
minister and knew Secretary Baker looked forward to working with
him. The President thanked Salinas for the call and said that he
was looking forward to reading Mexico's declaration. He said
that he looked forward to working with Mexico's Foreign Minister
here at the OAS meeting. He concluded by saying that he enjoyed
talking to Salinas. (0)
President Salinas ended the conversation by also saying that he
enjoyed the conversation. (U)
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President Sarney of Brazil
Attached at Tab A is the memorandum of the telephone conversation
that the President had with President Sarney of Brazil on May 17,
1989.
RECOMMENDATION
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SUBJECT:
Telephone Call from President Bush to
President Sarney of Brazil Reference
Panama (d)
PARTICIPANTS: The President
Notetaker: Paul Lebras
Stenographer: Pat Battenfield
Interpreter: Neil Seidenman
President Sarney
DATE:
May 17, 1989
LOCATION:
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TIME:
9:28 a.m. - 9:51 a.m.
After an initial exchange of greetings, the President said that
his daughter very much enjoyed seeing President Sarney. (U)
President Sarney replied that he was honored to hear from the
President, and gratified to welcome the President's daughter to
Brazil and send the President a message via his daughter. (U)
The President stated that his daughter delivered the message
faithfully last night. He then indicated that he wanted to talk
about Panama for just a minute. The President said that the
United States wants to talk to leaders like President Sarney so
that any action that comes out of the OAS is not seen as an
action that is driven by the United States. (f)
The President went on to say that he appreciated Brazil's support
for the OAS Foreign Ministers meeting, and that he had talked
last night to the President of Colombia. President Barco told
him of a meeting of the Foreign Ministers, which the President
believed would be at the Colombian Embassy. The President said
that if there is anything that President Sarney feels strongly
about, he would welcome a telephone call. The President stated
that he wanted to conduct U.S. policy after serious consultations
with those that the United States respects in this hemisphere.
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President Sarney replied that he had received the President's
letter, and that he had given it a good deal of thought. He said
that he did not know whether the President had received his
reply. Sarney stated joint action is needed which will reflect
respect for the will of the Panamanian people. (d)
The President said that he had not yet seen Sarney's cable, but
that he will be sure that the State Department sends it to the
White House. He said that the U.S. hoped that the OAS resolution
would do the same as happened ten years ago when an OAS
resolution hastened the departure of Somoza. The President said
that he would like to send a stronger resolution -- one that
would encourage Noriega to leave and be replaced by a democratic
government. The U.S. would instantly normalize relations and try
to help because the U.S. has no animosity against the Panamanian
Defense Forces or the people of Panama.
(c)
President Sarney responded that his position has been to
consistently condemn what has happened in Panama, especially
recently. He stated that the moral situation compels Brazil to
condemn what Noriega is doing. Also, there is a need to ensure
compliance and implementation of the agreements concerning
Panama. Sarney said that he understands the difficulties, but
believes that a solution must be brought about on the basis of
friendship among our countries. He has issued instructions to
the Brazilian delegation to seek concurrence with other countries
to bring about a solution consistent with non-intervention in
other states. Sarney stated that he saw the issue in the same
light as the President. (d)
The President said that he appreciates Sarney's forthright
condemnation of the aborting of the electoral process. He stated
that the only thing he would like to encourage is a strong OAS
resolution because if this election can be stolen, it sends a bad
signal for every other country going through the democratic
process. The Mexicans have told the United States privately they
would consider a 1979-like statement as long as it does not
specifically recognize Endara because of the non-intervention
concerns that Sarney mentioned. If the OAS gets a strong
resolution, the President stated that he believed the pressure
from Noriega's neighbors can force him to step aside and
democracy would be the winner. (d)
President Sarney responded that he will do everything in his
power to cooperate with the United States government to attain
the kind of resolution the President is talking about. Sarney
also said that almost all the countries he has consulted with are
not against this objective. Regarding what the President said
about Mexico's statement to the United States, Sarney said that
this is encouraging because of all the countries that he has
consulted with, Mexico has put up the most resistance. Sarney
reiterated that he will cooperate with the President, and he is
prepared to take any action to bring about a solution. (d)
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The President said that he appreciated Sarney's understanding.
He said that the Mexicans have been recalcitrant, but they did
tell the United States privately they would consider a statement
such as 1979 if it did not call for recognition of Endara. The
President said that is positive and therefore the lowest common
denominator will not drive a resolution. (f)
President Sarney next stated that he would discuss this
conversation with Brazil's Foreign Minister. He also said he
will strengthen or reinforce his instructions to the Foreign
Minister concerning the Panama issue. With regard to Endara,
Sarney stated that this issue was' decided upon by Brazil's
tribunal, which poses some reservations. However, Sarney said he
did not see anything against a strong statement. (d)
The President replied that this would be helpful. He also said
that he had gotten Sarney's message on keeping agreements, and
assumed that Sarney was referring to the Panama Canal Treaty.
The President stated that there is some pressure because of
outrage over events in Panama, but he will keep the word of the
United States. He went on to say that the United States has
certain rights under the treaty, and he cannot permit them to be
violated. In terms of Sarney's call to keep agreements, the
President wanted to let him know that he has no intention of
abrogating the Panama Canal Treaty. (9)
President Sarney replied that he appreciated the President
stating his position so clearly. He believes this goes a long
way toward helping to press for a Latin American approach based
on solidarity and firm commitment to defend democratic
institutions. In this way, this particular situation will not be
a regressive example for other nations.
The President said that the door is open if Sarney wants to talk,
and the United States will try to be constructive. It is out of
respect for Sarney's creative efforts for a transition to
democracy that the President was calling. (f)
President Sarney stated that he was very grateful for such
remarks. He also said that he was honored to have this
opportunity to talk with the President. Sarney indicated he
always stands ready to cooperate with the President, and to be of
help to him in any of these endeavors. Sarney then extended his
personal greetings, best wishes, and congratulations to the
President for the direction of his Administration. He closed by
saying the United States is in good hands. ()
After an exchange of courtesies, the telephone call was
terminated. (U)
-- End of Conversation --
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SUBJECT:
The President's Remarks for Cuban Independence
Day, May 22, 1989
Attached at Tab A is a draft of remarks for the President to give
to a Cuban-American group in the Rose Garden to celebrate Cuban
Independence Day. I understand that this event was organized by
David Demerest's office. The draft remarks call on Castro to
free political prisoners, follow a policy of nonintervention,
adopt democratization measures, and allow unrestricted travel.
Unless these conditions are met, the President pledges to oppose
Cuban reentry into the OAS.
I have made several changes to the speech after consultation with
State and NSC staff:
-- language on unrestricted travel was changed so as not
to contravene our embargo policy;
-- I have added a challenge to Castro to sharply reduce
the Soviet military presence (as you know, omissions
sometimes have political significance);
-- I have edited the language to distinguish between two
consequences of Castro's failure to change his
policies--maintenance of our current posture towards
Cuba and opposition to Cuban OAS membership;
-- I have changed the wording on TV Marti from "we will
create" to "we will push forward with our proposal for"
TV Marti (to give the President some room should the
proposal prove technically unfeasible--or, eventually,
politically unfeasible); and
-- at the suggestion of the State Department, I have added
language praising an imprisoned political prisoner as
an "unsung hero." State believes this will "electrify"
the Cuban-American community.
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SUBJECT:
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May 22, 1989
The NSC Staff concurs with the draft remarks attached at Tab A
with changes as noted.
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CUBA
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: CUBAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
ROOM 450, OEOB
MONDAY, MAY 22, 1989
My friends, it is truly a pleasure to be with you to
celebrate this wonderful occasion: The 87th anniversary of Cuban
independence.
Now, I know that the official anniversary was Saturday, not
today. Let's get that straight [PAUSE]
...
after all, remember
Pearl Harbor.
But, you know, I would be delighted to be here on any day.
For we Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the Cuban people.
That debt dates back to 1776, when George Washington's
troops were dreadfully short of food and supplies. Some of you
may remember how the women of Havana banded together and raised
1.2 million livres for the cause of American freedom.
One hundred and twenty-six years later, another people
fought bravely for the cause of freedom. For it was on May 20,
1902, after a long and brutal struggle, that the Cuban Republic
was born.
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We gather here to remember that victory. And the fact that
freedom knows no boundaries. Perhaps it was the Abraham Lincoln
of Cuba, that great patriot Jose Marti [Mar-TEE], who said it
best. He remarked, "To beautify life is to give it an object."
My friends, our object is human liberty. And a free,
united, and democratic Cuba. As President, I am absolutely,
unalterably committed to Cuba Libre. And I will never falter in
that support.
I know that you are with me. And so is America. For we
oppose those who mock the rights we treasure: rights of speech,
religion, assembly, and economic freedom. And in response, our
demand is plain and simple: "Democracy, Mr. Castro -- not some
time, not some day, but now."
afternoon
This morning, I call on Fidel Castro to free all political
prisoners. And to conform to accepted international standards
regarding human rights. I challenge him to allow unrestricted
The United Nationsand other
access to organizations monitoring their compliance. And a
policy of non-intervention in the internal affairs of other
states.
A useful first step would ke to accept me
proposal for & plebicite in Cuba.
On this, Cuban Independence Day, I challenge Castro to take
concrete and specific steps to begin democracy's electoral
leading to free and fairelections and full democracy.
Cuban citizens who want to leave Cuba should be allowed
process. And to allow free and unrestricted travel to and from
to do so, for This is a right states normally accord to Their citizens.
Cuba for all persons a.a. including present citizens and residents.]
I challenge Castro to show that Caba IS truly independent
by sharply reducing the Sonet military presence-
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Casts 16 willing to change his policies and
This I pledge: Unless these conditions are met basic
behavior, we will maintain our present policy towards Wba. I also want it clearly understood that
conditions, edemental -)we your oppose Cuba's re-entry to the
Organization of American States. And this, too, I promise: Ae
(push forward with JULY proposal for
will continue Radio Marti. We will TV Marti. We will see
that the people of Cuba know the truth -- about their dictator,
and about the world.
To help break down the monopoly on information
that Castro has maintained for 30 years,
In short, we want to advance that day when Cuban
Independence Day achieves a new and richer meaning:
-- Freedom from the evil of tryanny and oppression;
-- Freedom from the economic misery wrought by communist
misrule;
-- The freedom that can liberate lives and lift the human
heart -- yes, the freedom of democracy.
To achieve that freedom, heroes must lead the way. Well, in
a sense they already have, and are. For Cuba can claim many
heroes -- those who struggled valiantly almost ninety years ago,
and those who struggle today.
Heroes, (for example) like Dr. Claudio Benedi, here in this
audience, who has condemned -- eloquently, repeatedly -- Castro's
Unsung heroes, for example, 1.ke Alfredo Mustelier Nuero,
one of me long-time political prisoners who Fidel Castro
refuses to release. The last word we have from Ha rana is
That he continues a hunger strike and his health is deteriorating.
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violations of human rights. or another great patriot of the
Western Hemisphere -- a hero of our times.
I'm referring, of course, to Armando Valladares. He spent
22 years in Castro's prisons. And he wrote a book about that
ordeal, and his ultimate release. It's titled Against All Hope.
And it describes how he survived beatings, starvation, and
unspeakable horror.
I'm sure many of you have read this unforgettable tribute. A
tribute to the arching human spirit -- to that will to live which
helped endure the cruelest of regimes. A tribute, also, to the
courage of the Cuban people -- resolute and unafraid.
My friends, that courage has helped you endure. And it will
one day unite a million free Cuban-Americans with their long-
suffering Cuban brothers.
For if hope can stay alive in the heart of Armando
Valladares, surely we will see Cuba free again.
Thank you for coming here, God bless you, God bless America,
and Viva Cuba Libre.
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SUBJECT:
Response to Delegate Fauntroy on Haiti
District of Columbia Delegate Walter Fauntroy wrote the President
a letter on March 3, 1989 entitled, "Haiti: What Must Be Done"
(Tab II). The letter accompanied a request for a meeting with
the President, which Scheduling turned down. The letter was sent
to the NSC by Scheduling in April and it took additional time to
get State's draft response.
The letter says five Haitian families--followers of Duvalier
block economic change and democracy. Fauntroy proceeds to
identify them in detail. Fauntroy proposes that the United
States take action against these people, including seizing their
assets in this country, and that we support Haiti with greater
economic aid.
Your letter to Fauntroy on the President's behalf makes small
changes in the draft response provided by State. It agrees with
his assessment that we must overcome the heritage of Duvalierism
to make progress toward democracy in Haiti, without getting into
the particulars of the individuals Fauntroy named. It notes that
the Administration supports the evolution of Haiti toward
democracy and has supported a modest assistance program
consistent with that goal.
Lampley Box and Hoffmann wfor concur.
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Dear Congressman Fauntroy:
I am writing on behalf of the President to reply to
your letter of March 3 concerning the situation in
Haiti and your suggestions as to what the United States
Government might do to support democratic reforms in
that troubled country. I agree entirely with your
assessment that among the key issues confronting us is
finding ways to overcome the disruptive legacy of
thirty years of bad, and often brutal, government under
the Duvaliers and their allies.
As you clearly pointed out in your letter, many remain
who profited enormously and unjustly, in both the
political and economic life of Haiti, from the special
privilege granted them by the Duvaliers. We agree that
followers of the former dictator pose significant
obstacles which must be overcome in order to promote
genuine reforms. The most recent evidence of this was
the participation of former Duvalier officials in the
attempted coup d'etat against the Government of
President Avril and the reform process he has set in
motion. We are pleased that these reform initiatives
have the support of a broad range of responsible and
respected Haitian political leaders.
The Administration's policy towards Haiti is to
continue to pursue political and economic reforms,
respect for human rights, and a vigorous effort against
narcotics trafficking. Consistent with your statement
that support must be extended to those "who are seeking
fair and open elections", we have proposed to the
Congress a modest assistance program with the
Government of Haiti. I know that you have joined in a
letter to Secretary Baker essentially endorsing this
approach. With your assistance, we shall persist in
these endeavors.
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I am encouraged by the close and cooperative working
relationship with the Congress on this issue. I
particularly appreciate your continuing interest in
Haiti, and the support you have provided in helping
bring our policy to fruition. I hope our combined
efforts will prove useful in our attempts to assist the
Haitian people achieve a more just and open society.
Sincerely,
Brent Scowcroft
The Honorable Walter E. Fauntroy
Chairman
Congressional Task Force on Haiti
House of Representatives
Room 2135
Washington, D.C. 20515
To: President George Bush
From: Congressman Walter E. Fauntroy
Chairman Congressional Task Force on Haiti
Date: March 3, 1989
Subject: Haiti: What Must Be Done
I. The most important action that the U.S. and other
nations with influence in Haiti must take, if they are
serious in their belief that democratization and economic
reform are in their interests, is to send a clear and
unambiguous, indeed, aggressive message to those blocking
democracy that their actions will not be countenanced.
A. Identification has been made of a number of
powerful businessmen who control the commanding heights
of the Haitian economy. These powerful forces have
benefited from monopolies, corruption, and in at least one
case, it is alleged, from the traffic in illicit drugs. These
personalities and their associates have been identified as
being in the forefront of those financing thuggery and
terror to intimidate the Haitian people and the democratic
sector. These economic barons have made it clear that they
wish at all costs to maintain a strangled economy based on
government concessions, franchises, and monopoly. They
fear that a freely elected government accountable to the
Haitian people would intrude on their privileges and force
them to compete in a world economy. Such a change would
threaten their short term interests and for this they have
and continue to finance an apparatus of terror to block
change. One major fear is that Haitians from the diaspora
would provide both capital and technology to a developing
Haiti and that such an intrusion would put an end to this
elite group's domination in a closed economy.
B. It is imperative that the U.S. and other nations face
up to the fact that these economic barons constitute the
brains and wealth behind the unrest and anti-democratic
agitation carried out by thugs at their service, elements
within the Army and the Ton Ton Macoute apparatus.
Therefore, an effective strategy to safeguard
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democratization and economic reform must include actions
to convince these interests to cease and desist. Without
such actions the attempt, the second time around will result
in another bloodbath which will eliminate the core of
Haiti's democrats in the foreseeable future. This would
leave Haiti as an open field for instability and
destabilization in the Caribbean.
C. Specifically, there are five key families which have
been identified as major players in blocking change in
Haiti. In the recent past these families have thrown their
financial support to Namphy and Clovis Desinor. The five
families are as follows:
-THE BRANDTS WITH INTERESTS IN EDIBLE OIL, POULTRY
FINANCED WITH A $15 MILLION LOAN FROM THE WORLD
BANK'S INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (IFC),
BANKING THROUGH THE BANK D'L'UNION HAITIENNE,
AGRICULTURAL PLANTATIONS IN THE SOUTH OF HAITI,
AND ,IT IS ALLEGED BY SOME CONNECTIONS WITH DRUG
TRAFFICKERS.
-THE MEWS FAMILY WITH MONOPOLY SUGAR PRODUCTION,
THE MANUFACTURE OF SHOES, PLASTICS, IMPORT OF SUGAR
GIVING IT ALMOST TOTAL CONTROL OVER THE SUGAR
INDUSTRY OF HAITI.
-THE ACCRA FAMILY WITH THE MONOPOLY ON THE
PRODUCTION OF INTERNALLY SOLD TEXTILE PRODUCTS FOR
THE 500,000 PLUS UNIFORMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN, LARGE
CONTRACTS FOR THE SUPPLY OF UNIFORMS AND FOOD FOR
THE ARMY, AND VARIOUS AGRIBUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
-THE BIGIOS WITH THE MONOPOLY ON STEEL AND
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, A SHARE IN THE EDIBLE OIL
MARKET AND JEWELRY. THE STEEL PLANT CONTROLLED BY
THIS FAMILY WHEN OPERATED AT FULL CAPACITY WOULD
CONSUME 50% OF ALL THE ELECTRICAL POWER AVAILABLE
IN PORT-AU-PRINCE.
-THE BEHRMANN FAMILY WITH CONCESSIONS TO IMPORT
AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS.
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IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT MANY OF THESE SAME
FAMILIES AND OR LESSER ECONOMIC ACTORS ASSOCIATED
WITH THEM DOMINATE THE ASSEMBLY INDUSTRY SUB-
SECTOR. REPRESENTATIVE OF THIS GROUP IS JEAN EDOUARD
BAKER AND THE D'ADESKY FAMILY. WITH A FEW
EXCEPTIONS THIS SECTOR ON WHICH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT
RELIED FOR MODERNIZATION DESERTED THAT VERY PROCESS
IN THE LAST EIGHTEEN MONTHS WORKING HARD AT
APOLOGIZING FOR THE NAMPHY DICTATOR.
It should also be noted that there are a number of
courageous members of the private sector who have stood
up for democracy and free markets and who have in
varying degrees suffered for that patriotism. Among these
are to be found: Andre Apaid, Ralph Perry, the Duvall
family, Raymond Lafontant of ADIH Josseline Fethiere and
Marie Michele Ray of the National Bank of Paris and FHAF
funded by the Inter-American Foundation. These people
deserve the full support of the United States.
D. The five families that have been identified above
and are working to block democracy are a formidable force
in Haiti. Not only do they control sizeable shares of the
Haitian economy, but they have also used this control to
establish a network throughout the country. Their reach
extends to voodoo priests, the secret societies, and military
commanders in the countryside where over 80% of the
Haitian people live. One illustrative example of this is the
network of coffee speculators (middlemen who purchase
coffee from the small growers) beholden to the Brandt
family. The speculators constitute the moneylenders who
make loans to small growers and military personnel in the
rural areas. The estimated interest rate is 18% per month
or 216% annually. This form of financial control easily
translates into political power and an army of terror. Most
importantly, this financial network gives accèss to the Chief
of Section, a body of 555 appointed officials who are the
arbiters of life in the rural sections of Haiti. The rural
section is the most immediate element of governance in
Haiti. It should be noted that under the March 1987
Constitution, these officials will be elected, offering the
possibility that they will be held accountable to the
population they are supposed to serve. This comparative
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strategic advantage in the countryside forms the basis for
the current Duvalierist strategy of fomenting unrest and
terror in the countryside. For example, just last week,
Macoute elements wearing the red armbands denoting
Ogun, the voodoo God of War, attacked a school house in
Labadie in the Artibonite valley. This repeat of an attack
made in the Namphy summer of 1988 is a clear message of
terror. It also signals that other incidents are coming that
will replicate the intimidations designed to reduce
participation in the electoral process envisaged in the
electoral decree issued on February 24, 1989 by the Avril
government. This decree which complied with the
recommendation of the recently held electoral forum and
the March 1987 Constitution calls for the designation of
members to form the independent electoral council from
constituent groups as mandated by Article 289 of the
Constitution. A translation of this decree is attached. Such
a positive development is anathema to the five families and
their allies as it could reduce their influence on the process
and outcome of the elections at both the local and the
national levels.
E. It should be mentioned that there are two other
sources of threat to the implementation of a democratic
process in Haiti. One of these auxiliary threats emanates
from the Dominican Republic and that government's
toleration of Macoute elements residing there. It is
suspected based upon past patterns and practices of the
Dominican authorities that policy makers are likely to
continue with initiatives that would relegate Haiti to its
present status of underdevelopment on the short sighted
thesis that Haiti's misfortune accrues to the benefit of the
Dominican Republic.
The second threat, which is complementary to the
danger posed by the activities of the five families cited
above and their allies issues from the Macoutes at their
service. At the time of the removal of Jean Claude Duvalier
a list was compiled of Macoute personalities that required
attention. That same list is for the most part operative and
the people named should be monitored.
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F. There are clear indications that these five families
and their allies are considering a number of political
options to keep the Duvalierist political economy intact, one
of which is to create the conditions in which the Presidency
can be handed over to former Duvalierist Minister of
Foreign Affairs and Cults, Jean Robert Estimé. Another
option is that of former Ambassador Fritz Cineas, who
presently resides in the Washington Metropolitan area.
G. Clearly this present time period is crucial. If
democracy is to have a chance in Haiti, the U.S. and other
nations must act to prevent a repeat of the tragic and
vicious terror which culminated in the disgrace of the
November 29, 1987, massacre of Haitian voters.
II. It is, therefore, recommended that the U.S.
immediately take the following steps:
A. Signal the five families that we are aware of their
activities antithetical to U.S. interests and advise them to
cease and desist. This signal should be given through
appropriate and credible channels. It is estimated that it
would take a period of ten days to see a reduction in
terrorist incidents and fifteen days for an almost total shut
down of the terrorist apparatus.
B. If the signal is not complied with in this period
steps should be taken to seize the assets of these families
in the U.S. It should be noted that language contained in
the 1987 authorization, the Democracy for Haiti Act passed
in the Fall of 1986 could be read. as giving the President
the authority to do this under the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act.
Specifically, in the authorization ,"the President shall
exercise the authorities granted by Section 203 of the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.
app. 1702) to assist the government of Haiti in its efforts to
recover through legal proceedings, assets which the
Government of Haiti alleges were stolen by former
President for Life Jean Claude Duvalier and other
individuals associated with the Duvalier regime."
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Additionally, if the families are resistant all U.S. visas
of family members should be canceled and their names
should be put on the watch list.
C. Clifford Brandt should be targeted regarding
credible allegations of narcotics trafficking.
D. It must be taken into account that these families
have allies within the U.S. apparatus and it can be expected
that they will seek to mobilize these assets to dilute and
defeat any measures that might be considered.
E. Affirmatively, the U.S. and other nations must move
to provide the democratic sector, those organizations and
personalities, who are seeking fair and open elections
under the Constitution financial support and security. It
must be recognized that the anti-democratic forces are well
financed and enjoy the protection of thugs. In a war, and
democrats in Haiti are the object of a war against them, one
cannot and should not be left naked by those who profess
to encourage them.
III. It is estimated that an authorization of $15 million
(not counting security) would be necessary to assist the
democratic and electoral process in Haiti during a one year
process leading to the installation of a democratically
elected president, national legislature, and local
government. Eight to ten million dollars would be required
for technical assistance and materials to carry out elections
and to train election workers. Another three to five million
dollars would be required to assist in the development of
the necessary democratic infrastructure and associational
groups, political parties, a free press, labor unions, private
voluntary organizations, and private sector groups. While
it is possible that other donor nations might be prepared to
assume some of these costs, the experience in 1987
suggests that at least eighty percent of the resources will
have to come from the United States of America.
It is impossible at this time to estimate the security
costs that would be entailed in carrying out the electoral
process. An estimate would depend upon the degree to
which those fueling the climate of terror are restrained.
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What is clear is that unless the security issue is addressed
expenditures on the items cited above will be wasted as
they were in 1987.
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List of Important Macoutes
Franck Romain-Located in the Dominican Republic
Theo Achille-Located in the Dominican Republic
Roger Lafontant-Located in the Dominican Republic
Claude Raymond
Jean Robert Estimé-Now in Haiti
Paul Vericain
Jean Marie Chanoine
Clovis Desinor
Alix Cineas
Fritz Cineas
Labbé Denis
Elois Maitre
Mrs. Max Adolphe
Abel Jérome
Astril Benjamin
Luckner Cambronne
Lionel Woolley
Jean Valmé
Edner Day
Andre Simon
Rony Gilot
Aderbal Lhérisson
Saint-Ange Bontemps
Zacharie Delva
Jan Kouri
Alphonse Lahens
Jean Théagene
Ulrick St. Louis
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8909331
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. J. STAPLETON ROY
'89 APR-26 11:05 PM
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Letter from Congressman Fauntroy
Attached at Tab A is a letter to the President from Congressman
Walter Fauntroy. The NSC requests that the State Department
provide a draft response by close of business on April 28, 1989.
for
G. MoDouley Hughes
Executive Secretary
Attachment
Tab A
Letter from Congressman Fauntroy
State Department
Draft Reply
Dear Mr. Fauntroy:
Thank you for your letter of March 3 concerning the
situation in Haiti and your suggestions as to what the United
States Government might do to support democratic reforms in
that troubled country. I agree entirely with your assessment
that among the key issues confronting us is finding ways to
overcome the disruptive legacy of thirty years of bad, and
often brutal, government under the Duvaliers and their allies.
As you clearly pointed out in your letter, many remain who
profited enormously and unjustly, in both the political and
economic life of Haiti, from the special privilege granted them
by the Duvaliers. We agree that they pose significant
obstacles which must be overcome in order to promote genuine
reforms in Haiti. The most recent evidence of this was the
participation of former Duvalier officials in the attempted
coup d'etat against the Government of LTG Prosper Avril and the
reform process he has set in motion. (We are pleased that these
The Honorable
Walter E. Fauntroy, Chairman,
Congressional Task Force on Haiti,
House of Representatives.
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reform initiatives have the support of a broad range of
responsible and respected Haitian political leaders.)
My Administration's policy towards Haiti is to continue to
pursue political and economic reforms, respect for human
rights, and a vigorous effort against narcotics trafficking.
Consistent with your statement that support must be extended to
those "who are seeking fair and open elections", we have
proposed to the Congress a modest assistance program with the
Government of Haiti. I know that you have joined in a letter
to Secretary Baker essentially endorsing this approach. With
your assistance, we shall persist in these endeavors.
I am encouraged by the close and cooperative working
relationship with the Congress on this issue. I particularly
appreciate your continuing interest in Haiti, and the support
you have provided in helping bring our policy to fruition. I
hope our combined efforts will prove useful in our attempts to
assist the Haitian people achieve a more just and open society.
8909331
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
May 6, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:
Draft Reply to Letter to the President from
Congressman Walter Fauntroy
The President has received a letter from Congressman Walter
Fauntroy, Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Haiti,
regarding suggested USG actions in Haiti. Attached is a draft
reply to Congressman Fauntroy (Tab A). Also attached is a copy
of Congressman Fauntroy's letter to the President (Tab B).
J. Stapleten Stapleton Roy Ray
Executive Secretary
Attachments: as stated