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December 1, 1989-December 15, 1989 [1]
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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
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Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
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01a. Cover Sheet NSC/S Profile Sheet (1 pp.)
12/15/89
(b)(1)
$
01b. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: Stapleton Roy
12/15/89
(b)(1)
S
Re: TV Marti (1 pp.)
01c. Paper
Re: TV Marti (5 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
02. Memorandum
To: William Pryce From: Frederick Graboske
12/15/89
(b)(i)
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request [handwritten
annotations] (1 pp.)
03. Memorandum
To: President Reagan From: John Whitehead
12/16/85
(b)(1)
C
Re: Determination (2 pp.)
04. Memorandum
To: Robert Gates From: David Pacelli
12/15/89
(b)(i)
&
Re: TV Marti (1 pp.)
05a. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: William Pryce
12/15/89
(b)(I)
of
Re: USG Assistance (1 pp.)
05b. Memorandum To: George Cole From: Philip Hughes
n.d.
(b)(1)
&
Re: USG Assistance (1 pp.)
05c. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: Stapleton Roy
12/14/89
(b)(1)
&
Re: USG Assistance (1 pp.)
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Memorandum
To: Robert Gates From: David Pacelli
12/15/89
(b)(1)
S
Re: Background (2 pp.)
07a.
Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: William Pryce
12/15/89
(b)(i)
&
Re: Meeting (1 pp.)
07b. Report
Government report (1 pp.)
8/25/89
(b)(1)
C
08. Memorandum
To: Brent Scowcroft From: David Pacelli
12/14/89
(b)(i)
of
Re: Letter from Senator Lugar (2 pp.)
09. Memorandum
To: Robert Gates From: David Pacelli
12/13/89
(b)(1)
S
Re: TV Marti (1 pp.)
10a. Memorandum To: Philip Hughes From: David Welsh
12/7/89
(b)(i)
Re: Notification of NSC/DC Teleconference (1 pp.)
10b. Memorandum To: Distribution list
n.d.
(b)(1)
/
Re: NSC Deputies Committee Teleconference (1 pp.)
10c. Agenda
NSC/Deputes Committee Teleconference (1 pp.)
12/9/89
(b)(1)
S
10d. Agenda
NSC/Deputes Committee Teleconference (1 pp.)
12/9/89
(b)(1)
S
11a. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: David Pacelli
12/13/89
(b)(1)
S
Re: Presidential Letter to President Avril (1 pp.)
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11b. Memorandum To: President Bush From: Brent Scowcroft
n.d.
(b)(1)
S
Re: Your Letter to President Avril of Haiti (2 pp.)
11c. Letter
To: President Avril From: President Bush (2 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
11d. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: Stapleton Roy
11/21/89
(b)(1)
Re: Proposed Letter from President Bush to Haitian President
Avril (1 pp.)
11e. Letter
To: President Avril From: President Bush (3 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
12. Cable
201425z Nov 89 (1 pp.)
11/20/89
(b)(1)
&
13a. Memorandum To: Philip Hughes From: William Pryce
n.d.
(b)(1)
/
Re: Summary of Conclusions (1 pp.)
13b. Memorandum To: Distribution list From: Philip Hughes
n.d.
(b)(1)
Re: Summary of Conclusions (1 pp.)
13c. Paper
Re: Summary of Conclusions (1 pp.)
12/9/89
(b)(1)
S
14. Letter
To: President Bush From: Violeta Chamorro (1 pp.)
11/8/89
(b)(1)
15. Memorandum
To: Brent Scowcroft From: David Pacelli
12/12/89
(b)(1)
S
Re: Assessment of the Central American Summit (2 pp.)
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Security Report (1 pp.)
12/5/89
(b)(7)(c),
(b)(7)(e), (b)(7)(f)
17a. Paper
Re: Haiti (2 pp.)
12/6/89
(b)(1)
/
17b. Paper
Re: Nicaragua (2 pp.)
12/6/89
(b)(1)
/
18a. Memorandum To: Robert Gates From: David Pacelli
12/11/89
(b)(1)
S
Re: Talking Points (1 pp.)
18b. Cable
082238z Dec 89 (4 pp.)
12/8/89
(b)(1)
S
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NSC/S PROFILE
RECEIVED: 15 DEC 89 17
TO: SCOWCROFT
CHRON
FROM: ROY, J
DOC DATE: 15 DEC 89
SOURCE REF:
KEYWORDS: CUBA
PERSONS:
SUBJECT: LTR RE PROCESSION W/ PLANS FOR TV MARTI
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To: Brent Scowcroft From: Stapleton Roy
12/15/89
(b)(1)
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Memorandum
Re: TV Marti (1 pp.)
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personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
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purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
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gift.
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agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
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(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
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personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
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purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
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gift.
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CHRON
WASHINGTON D.C. 20506
UNCLASSIFIED
F87-965
WITH CONF IDENTIAL
ATTACHMENT
December 15, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM T. PRYCE
FROM:
FREDERICK J. GRABOSKE Fg
SUBJECT:
Freedom of Information Act Request
of Jack Taylor
DOS recommends declassification and release of the attached. Is
there any problem from your point of view?
RECOMMENDATION
Concur with DOS
( )
Other (explain)
()
This Ispis with
Attachment: 497
Sensitive martsas, TNDI AND
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Due Date: December 28, 1989
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people we use with though
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WITH CONF IDENTIAL
semite dount ong 5
ATTACHMENT
UNCLASSIFIED UPON
REMOVAL OF CLASSIFIED
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after they was
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03. Memorandum
To: President Reagan From: John Whitehead
12/16/85
(b)(1)
C
Re: Determination (2 pp.)
Collection:
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Office:
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Series:
Latin American Affairs Directorate Files
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WHORM Cat.:
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Date Closed:
11/25/2014
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAJ
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information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
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personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
P.RM. Removed as a personal record misfile
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 12/17
For BRINT SCOWCROFT
Choron
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CHRON
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BILL PRYCE
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
10103
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON D.C. 20506
December 15, 1989
CHRON
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT M. GATES
THROUGH:
WILLIAM T. PRYCE
will
DAV
FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI
SUBJECT:
Memorandum to You from Jorge Mas on TV Marti
Jorge Mas, Chairman of the President's Advisory Board, has sent
you a memorandum stating his opposition to television program
exchanges with Cuba (Tab I). He would oppose even if Cuba
outright accepted U.S. programs. He states that neither of these
comply with the Congressional concept or the original mandate of
TV Marti. We would point out, however, that Mas previously
had endorsed the idea of exploring program exchanges in a
conversation about a month ago with the head of our Interest
Section in Havana, Jay Taylor.
It is unclear whether the memorandum followed or preceded his
conversation with Bruce Gelb that you related to Bill Pryce. As
you recall, Gelb thought he had turned Mas around. In any event,
Mas is using this memorandum to protect his political flanks, and
he has sent a copy of the memorandum to everyone in town.
We do not believe that anything in the decision memorandum on TV
Marti which is now being prepared should be changed as a result
of Mas' memorandum. We may have tough sledding if we choose the
option which the policy community appears to prefer, but we would
have had to face up to that in any event.
We believe that a response to Mas is not called for and could not
be easily constructed without getting into one sort of difficulty
or another.
DAS for
Concurrence by: Nancy Bearg Dyke
RECOMMENDATION
That you indefinitely defer responding to Jorge Mas.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachment
Tab I
Mas to Gates Memorandum
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
Declassify on: OADR
CONFIDENTIAL
PER NSC WAIVER #2021-00
By MC NARA, Date 7/16/21
DEC 14 '89 14:35 VOA/M
P.2
10103
Advisory Board for Radio
Broadcasting to Cuba
Washington, D.C. 20547
Office of the Chairman
December 14, 1989
MEMO FOR: ROBERT GATES NSC
FROM:
MR. JORGE MAS
CHAIRMAN OF THE J.M. PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY BOARD
FOR RADIO BROADCASTING TO CUBA
RE:
TV PROGRAM EXCHANGE WITH CUBA
In order to avoid further confusion and mistaken impressions
which can lead to policy blunders related to the TV Marti
project, I would like to clarify my position with respect to a
proposal to negotiate reciprocal television programming with the
government of Cuba. I am not now, nor have I ever been supportive
or favorably disposed to a reciprocal programming arrangement or
any derivative of this type of arrangement with the government of
Cuba. Additionally, I do not support any compromise proposal
which is not consistent with the original concept of TV Marti as
envisioned by the Congress of the United States.
First, reciprocal programming or even the outright
acceptance of U.S. television programs by the government of Cuba
does not comply with the Congressional mandate or with the
original concept of Television Marti. The State Department
authorization bill which is pending in the Senate clearly states
that there is a need for television broadcasts to Cuba which
provide news, commentary, and other information about events in
Cuba and elsewhere to promote the cause of freedom in Cuba." How
can programs like "Meet the Press", "McNeil-Lehrer", and "CNN
News", etc., be expected to provide appropriate programming about
Cuba? In addition, none of these privately produced programs
follow VOA guidelines which the legislation clearly envisions.
Furthermore, and perhaps more importantly, negotiations of
television programming with the Cuban government as a substitute
for TV Marti would be perceived a significant political defeat
for the President on Capitol Hill. We cannot allow this to take
place.
Second, I believe that it is important to recognize that
the Cuban government is isolated politically, economically, and
technologically as never before from the western world and even
their traditional east-bloc allies. Fidel Castro's diplomatic
overtures should be evaluated in this context of weakness.
Castro's diplomacy is in fact designed to test the American
government's commitment to TV Marti as a foreign policy tool.
A weak posture on our part will only encourage Castro to act.
I sincerely believe that the Castro government does not want
to be put in a position of having to jam TV Marti broadcasts
precisely because he recognizes that it will further isolate him
internally and internationally. In short, why would the Castro
DEC 14 '89 14:36 VOA/M
P.3
regime be offering such a reciprocal programming arrangement if
in fact Castro has at his disposal the political, technical, and
legal means to defeat TV Marti? Any message, diplomatic or
otherwise which telegraphs a willingness to negotiate away or
dilute the TV Marti proposal would be allowing Fidel Castro to
determine the fate of TV Marti.
Finally, I do not believe that a negotiated arrangement with
the Cuban government is consistent with the Administration's
policy with respect to U.S.-Cuban relations. The so-called
"Baker" memo of March 3, 1989 as reported by the press, states
that; "The U.S. is not contemplating better relations with Cuba
because Cuban behavior has not changed sufficiently to warrant a
change in U.S. attitude." Cuban supported violence recently in E1
Salvador validates Castro's intransigence on renouncing regional
subversion. The memo goes on to say, "But Cuba wants improved
relations only on its terms..." Clearly, any negatiated salution
to Fidel Castro's TV Marti problem at this critical juncture is
not consistent our stated policy objectives in Cuba. A reciprocal
programming arrangement would be nothing but a negotiation of
television programming on Fidel Castro's terms.
Looking back to 1985, Radio Marti experienced a very similar
diplomatic initiative by the Cubans. Despite an onslaught of
threats by Fidel Castro prior to Radio Marti's broadcasts, no
significant jamming has occurred. The facts show that Fidel
Castro backed down when presented with a strong commitment to
proceed by the United States.
Today Radio Marti has a proven track-record as the most
listened to station in Cuba. The impact of TV Marti will be
exponentially greater in achieving similar successes as Radio
Marti and accelerating change in Cuba. Now is no time to
negotiate!
CC: Advisory Board for Cuba Broadcasting
Mr. Carnes Lord - Office of the V.P.
Mr. Stapleton Roy - State
Col George P. Cole, Jr. - DOD
Mr. Robert Ross - Justice
Mr. Craig Helsing - Commerce
Mr. Frank Hodsoll - OMB
Mr. H. Lawrence Sandall - CIA
B.G. Thomas E. White, Jr. - Joint Chiefs
Mr. Arthur Green - USIA
Mr. John Devine - NSA
Mr. Bob Coonrod - VOA
Mr. G. Philip Hughes - Exec Sec NSC
\
Mr. Bruce Gelb - USIA
DEC 14 '89 14:35 VOA/M
P.1
VOICE OF AMERICA RADIO MARTI PROGRAM
FAX NUMBER - (202) 554-1374
OFFICE: NSC
DATE: 12/14
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NAME Phillip Hughes
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
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CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
10078
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON D.C. 20506
December 15, 1989
CHRON
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
WILLIAM T. PRYCE
WTP
SUBJECT:
USG Assistance in Recovery of Mexican Airplane
Attached at Tab I is a memorandum from Philip Hughes to George
Cole at DOD recommending a positive response to a State
Department request (Tab II) for assistance in retrieving a
Mexican Government airplane which crashed while engaged in anti-
drug activities.
Concurrence: David guilter
RECOMMENDATION
That you authorize Philip Hughes to sign the memorandum.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
Tab I
Hughes to Cole Memorandum
Tab A
Roy to Scowcroft Memorandum
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
Declassify on: OADR
PER NSC WAIVER, #202102
By MC NARA, Date 7/16/21
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
COMMENTIAL
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
MEMORANDUM FOR COL. GEORGE P. COLE, JR.
Executive Secretary
Department of Defense
SUBJECT:
USG Assistance in Recovery of Mexican Airplane
Attached at Tab A is a memorandum from Stapleton Roy to the
National Security Adviser recommending that the Department of
Defense provide assistance to the Mexican Government on a non-
reimbursement basis in locating and retrieving a Mexican
Government aircraft which recently crashed while engaged in anti-
drug operations. We believe the request has merit. I would
appreciate your informing me whether DOD is in a position to
provide the assistance requested.
G. Philip Hughes
Executive Secretary
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: USG Assistance in Recovery of Mexican Airplane
The Mexican Attorney General has contacted Ambassador
Negroponte directly to request USG assistance in locating and
retrieving one of his office's airplanes which recently crashed
while engaged in anti-drug operations. The Cessna 402
twin-engine plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean several days
ago near Manzanillo, 3-5 kilometers offshore. It is believed
to be in about 90 meters of water, but currents could have
moved it into much deeper waters.
The Department endorses this request. The Mexican Navy is
willing to cooperate with the U.S. Navy to locate and retrieve
the plane, but needs our additional resources to carry out its
mission. This is a valuable opportunity to demonstrate our
commitment to bilateral cooperation in the fight against drugs.
We therefore ask that the Department of Defense provide
assistance to the Mexican Government on a non-reimbursable
basis in locating and retrieving this aircraft and its contents.
for
J. Stapleton Roy
Executive Secretary
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was
SUBJECT:
Request for an Appointment by U.S. to
Colombia Thomas McNamara
Ambassador McNamara will be in town next week and has asked to
see you anytime on Monday or Tuesday, or on Wednesday afternoon
(December 18, 19 or 20).
RECOMMENDATION
That you see him.
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was
SUBJECT:
Meeting with Argentine Ambassador Guido di Tella,
December 15, 1989, 9:30 am
Ambassador di Tella wants to urge a early visit to Argentina by
the President. Present plans are for the President to visit
Argentina, Brazil and Chile in the third quarter of the year,
probably in September. There is not much chance of moving this
up.
We also have on the schedule a possible state or official visit
by Menem in May or as soon as February. State, at the working
level, however, believes (and I agree) that it probably would not
suit Menem's purposes to come to the US in February, and perhaps
not in May. Manem has already seen the President here and what
he is looking for is a political boost which would come from the
President's visiting Argentina. Menen's popularity is slipping
as he tries to implement his economic programs. There are
conflicting reports that Economics Minister Rapanelli may be
resigning. He has denied it.
Di Tella will make a strong case. Given our possibilities, I
assume you will suggest that it will be difficult for the
President to come before the second half of the year.
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DAVID A. PACELLI DAT
SUBJECT:
Letter from Senator Lugar on the Presidential
Election Monitoring Commission on Nicaragua
Senator Lugar, Co-Chairman of the Presidential Election
Monitoring Commission on Nicaragua, has written you in the wake
of the Sandinista announcement that they will not permit the
Commission to enter Nicaragua (Tab I). He has included
guidelines that had previously been distributed to Commission
members, a copy of a letter to Nicaraguan President Ortega asking
him to reverse his decision, and a trip report on a visit to
Managua by one of his staffers.
We have publicized that the Sandinista action contradicted
previous assurances. Ortega and his Foreign Minister told Mickey
Edwards in September (before the Commission was named) that all
Congressmen would be welcome. Vice Foreign Minister Tinoco also
told Aronson that there would be no problem with the Commission
(although he now cannot recall that conversation). Nicaragua
gave us an aide memoire on November 21 protesting the Commission,
but even at that point did not specifically say it could not
come. Their announcement may have been timed to coincide with
the Congressional decision to continue aid to the Resistance.
Eagleburger and Aronson are contacting all Commission members to
get them to pressure the Sandinistas (or their Washington
lawyer). The Sandinistas say that the Congressmen are welcome so
long as they do not come as Commission members. State is urging
them not to break ranks and visit Nicaragua individually.
President Carter may play a key role in getting the Sandinistas
to reverse. Anticipating his trip to Nicaragua this week, the
State Department had contacted Carter staffers, but they did not
specifically promise to help. In fact, Carter aide Bob Pastor
declared publicly before the trip that the Sandinistas have
complied with their promise to open their political system.
We do not feel the President need contact Lugar or Beilenson at
this point (although we have no objection), but if he is not
already aware of these events, we believe he should be briefed.
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Attached at Tab I and Tab II are letters to Senator Lugar and
Congressmen Beilenson indicating agreement with his idea of
continuing Commission functions.
Concurrence by: Virgin 1a Lampley
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letters to Senator Lugar and Congressman
Beilenson at Tabs I and II.
Attachments
Tab I
Scowcroft Letter to Senator Lugar
Tab II
Scowcroft Letter to Congressman Beilenson
Tab III
Lugar Letter to Scowcroft w/attachments
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Senator Lugar:
Thank you for keeping me posted on the
activities of the Presidential Election
Monitoring Commission on Nicaragua.
Unfortunately, the Sandinista decision to
deny entry to the Commission seems to be
part of a series of actions which cast
doubt on their commitment to a completely
free and fair election.
I appreciate your efforts to effectively
carry out the mandate of the Commission.
The Commission should continue to
function, in the hope that your letter to
President Ortega bears results. I urge
Commission members to continue to make
efforts, both publicly and privately, to
persuade the Sandinistas to reverse their
decision. The incident at Masatepe this
week dramatizes the need to have foreign
observers present.
Let me close by noting that Andy Semmel
has written an excellent trip report that
squares with my understanding of the
situation.
Sincerely,
Brent Scowcroft
The Honorable Richard G. Lugar
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Congressman Beilenson:
Dick Lugar has sent me a letter enclosing
your joint letter to President Ortega
asking him to reconsider his decision to
deny entry to the Presidential Election
Monitoring Commission on Nicaragua. The
Sandinista action is indeed unfortunate.
The incident at Masatepe this week, in
which Sandinista toughs attacked the
opposition, clearly demonstrates the
importance of foreign observers being
present.
I appreciate your efforts to effectively
carry out the mandate of the Commission.
I urge Commission members to continue to
make efforts, both publicly and privately,
to persuade the Sandinistas to reverse
their decision.
In the meantime, I hope the Commission
will do what it can to monitor the
election process in Nicaragua from
Washington.
Sincerely,
Brent Scowcroft
The Honorable
Anthony C. Beilenson
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The White House
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Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Brent:
I am sending you the enclosed materials to keep you informed
of the activities of the Presidential Election Monitoring
Commission on Nicaragua.
The first enclosure is a letter that was sent to all members
of the Commission on November 20 to lay out general guidelines
and expectations of the Commission and Commission members as we
evolve towards the scheduled February 25, 1990 election in
Nicaragua.
The second letter is addressed to President Ortega and
expresses our view that the Government of Nicaragua made a
mistake in its decision to deny visas to members of the
Commission and our hope that he would reconsider the decision.
As for now, I believe it is best for the Commission to continue
to function as if Nicaragua will reconsider its visa decision or,
barring that, that the Commission would continue to monitor the
election process in Nicaragua from Washington.
The final enclosure is a Trip Report by my foreign policy
assistant, Andy Semmel, who just returned from a visit to
Nicaragua in late November. It provides some valuable new
information on the election process in Nicaragua.
Sincerely,
nlick
Richard G. Lugar
United States Senator
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FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI DAP
SUBJECT:
Letter from Congressman Montgomery Regarding the
Presidential Commission to Observe the Nicaraguan
Election
Twelve hours before a codel led by Congressman Sonny Montgomery
was to depart for Managua -- the first delegation of the
Presidential Election Monitoring Commission on Nicaragua -- the
Sandinistas sent word that they would not allow any official U.S.
observer to visit. Montgomery has written you a note enclosing
copies of the Nicaraguan justification for its action and his
trip report (Tab I).
We have provided a reply to Congressman Montgomery at Tab I which
thanks him for his report and asks that Commission members keep
up public and private pressure on the Sandinistas to reverse
their decision.
Concurrence by: Virginia Add Lampley
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the courtesy reply to Congressman Montgomery at
Tab I.
Attachments
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Scowcroft Reply to Congressman Montgomery
Tab II
Montgomery Letter to Scowcroft/Attachments
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Congressman Montgomery:
Thank you for your letter and report on your trip to Central
America. The Sandinista decision to prohibit travel by the
Presidential Commission is not simply a rebuff to the President,
but to the Congress as well. Foreign Minister D'Escoto's
statement that no one in the world could contend the Commission
is impartial is particularly ironic in view of the broad
representation in the Commission of all points of view on
Nicaragua.
In our public statements, we have urged the Sandinistas to
reconsider. I know that Senator Lugar and Congressman Beilenson
have written Ortega, and I hope that other Commission members
will keep up public and private pressure on the Sandinistas to
reverse their decision. Careful scrutiny of the Nicaraguan
electoral process by outside observers is all the more important
in the light of recent incidents in which Sandinista thugs have
harassed the opposition.
Let me congratulate you on your press statement in Tegucigalpa.
Your statement noting the contrast between the Nicaraguan action
and the Honduran free election was particularly well crafted.
Sincerely,
Brent Scowcroft
The Honorable G.V. Montgomery
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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December 6, 1989
MISSISSIPPI
Dear Brent:
Enclosed is a copy of the report from our trip
this past weekend to Central America. As you may
know, my delegation was the first to be denied
entry into Nicaragua and the reason given was because
I was a member of the official U.S. observer team
for the Feb. 25 election.
The Nicaraguan foreign minister made it clear in
his letter that they didn't want our observer team
to come in before the election or on Feb. 25. I
have also enclosed copies of the letter from the
Nicaraguans and our delegation's response to their
action of denying visas for our scheduled visit.
If you have questions, please feel free to call
me.
Janus GILLESPIE V. MONTGOMERY
Sincerely,
Member of Congress
Hon. Brent Scowcroft
National Security Adviser
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20515
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SUBJECT:
Invitation from the Congressional Staff Defense
Forum to Speak on Nicaragua
Bill Middendorf, Chairman of the Defense Forum Foundation, and
Mike Thompson, Chairman of the American Defense Lobby, have
invited you to speak to the Congressional Staff Defense Forum on
the Nicaraguan election (Tab I). They suggest January 26, 1990
(time unknown) but are happy to change the date to suit your
schedule.
Bret Coulson helped found the Congressional Staff Defense Forum
six years ago. It brings together influential staffers in an
informal, off-the-record setting where confidences have been
respected.
We recommend that you accept, schedule permitting. The event is
scheduled a month before the Nicaraguan election (February 25)
and it would be a good opportunity to review how the campaign has
evolved and what the prospects are for a free election.
Concurrences by: Bret Coulson, Roman Popadiuk, RR Stephen
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That you accept the invitation to speak, schedule permitting.
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Dear Mr. Brent Scowcroft:
We would be deeply honored if you would consider speaking
before the Congressional Staff Defense Forum during our 1990
luncheon series. Co-sponsored by the Defense Forum Foundation
and the American Defense Lobby, these bi-partisan forums provide
an opportunity for major policy experts to address timely,
critical issues in the areas of national security, foreign policy
and defense in an informal, off-the-record setting. Furthermore,
these forums provide key Congressional staff the opportunity to
hear first-hand, without media attention or interpretation, the
conservative perspective on public policy issues. Among our past
speakers have been General Larry Welch, John Lehman, Elliot
Abrams, Ken Adelman, Dr. Richard Perle, Dr. Edward Teller,
William Howard Taft IV, Dr. Robert Jastrow, Constantine Menges,
Ed Rowny, Dr. Roger Robinson, Dr. Joe Douglas, and Dr. Frank
Gaffney, just to name a few!
Specifically, we would like you to address the topic of the
"Nicaraguan Elections " on Friday, January 26, 1990, but are
happy to accommodate any time that may be more convenient to your
schedule. The President of the Defense Forum Foundation, Suzanne
Scholte, will be contacting your office regarding this request.
We hope that we may have the honor of hosting you at one of our
upcoming forums! Thank you for your consideration.
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POINTS TO BE MADE ON NICARAGUA FOR THE PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH
THE CORE CONSERVATIVE GROUP LEADERSHIP
-- We are still working within a bipartisan consensus on the
need for completely free and fair elections in Nicaragua.
--
We obtained election aid for the Nicaraguan opposition and
the Congressional committees recently approved extention of
U.S. humanitarian aid to the Nicaraguan Resistance through
the Nicaraguan election in February.
--
The Sandinistas denied entry to our bipartisan Presidential
Commission to monitor the election, but we, as well as Dick
Lugar and Tony Biehlenson, are keeping up the pressure on
Ortega to reverse his decision.
-- We are going to do all we can to publicize how the
Sandinistas are conducting their campaign.
-- We will continue to insist that the Sandinistas must create
the conditions for the safe return of the Contras with full
political rights, and that this process begin with renewal
of cease-fire talks.
-- At Malta, I pressed President Gorbachev hard to put pressure
on Nicaragua and Cuba to stop helping the Salvadoran
guerrillas, and we are going to keep up this pressure until
that aid ends.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
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Comm Asst:
Please fax the attached to State Dep for
Joe Sullivan:
Fax No: 647-4551
Also, would you please make a notation on
the fax transmittal sheet which states
the following:
"Deliver immediately upon receipt"!
Thanks,
DAP
D. Pacelli
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Dec 14, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR JOE SULLIVAN
DAP
FROM:
DAVID PACELLI
SUBJECT:
Press Briefing by Marlin
Fitzwater
Marlin seems to have followed the press
guidance I gave him in the portion on
page 9.
Kacelli
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
PRESS BRIEFING
BY
MARLIN FITZWATER
December 12, 1989
The Briefing Room
11:13 A.M. EST
INDEX
SUBJECT
PAGE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trip to New York city
1
Trip to St. Maartens
1
American Catholic Cardinals' Dinner
2-3
DOMESTIC
Independent Counsel Walsh/Disclosure of
Information
7-8
Defense Budget
7
S&L Bailout
9,11,13
1990 Budget Forecast
11
Army Reshaping
11-12
FOREIGN
China/U.S. Relations
4-7,10,13
Boat People/Hong Kong
5,6
Sale of U.S. Technology to Soviets
.8
Central American Presidents/Meeting
9-11
Ms. Casolo/Legal proceedings
10
Aronson Mission to Colombia/Possible
Drug Summit/Security
11,12
Long-term Défense Analysis
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there may not be enough money in the S&L bailout to meet the
Gals. Is somebody telling him that and are there any figures out on
that yet?
MR. FITZWATER: No, there aren't any figures. The
President was referring to some conversations he had had about
working capital and so forth but was not meaning to signal that there
is any new overall figures or that we have any plans to take any
action on that basis.
Q
When were these conversations, because initially,
when the S&L bailout was revealed, there was some discussion then
about the capital accounts? But were these subsequent to that or are
these recent conversations?
MR. FITZWATER: He has continuing conversations with
Secretary Brady and others on these issues. Yes.
Q
But were these raised as a red flag to be prepared
for -- a request for more money for the S&L bailout? Would that be a
correct characterization?
MR. FITZWATER: No. No, they were just raised in the
course of reviewing the status of the thrift problem and which the
President does that every week or two weeks with the Secretary of
Treasury and others.
Q
So he's not going to ask for any more money?
MR. FITZWATER: He was not signaling any new effort on
our part either to come up with new money or develop legislation or
even any new knowledge on the total cost.
Q
On Central America what's the administration's
reaction to the agreement by the presidents at their meeting
yesterday, and specifically, about the recommendation that the U.S.
funds -- aid to the Contras be diverted to the U.N. for
demobilization efforts?
MR. FITZWATER: All right. There are several aspects of
this. On the U.N. role that you refer to, we supported creation of
the U.N. peacekeeping force, as well as it's rapid deployment to the
region. The primary mission of this force is to patrol the borders
and we believe it can have an important role in monitoring continuing
Sandinista aid to the Salvadoran guerrillas.
The Nicaraguan resistance has already called for the U.N.
to participate in policing a permanent cease-fire with the the
Nicaraguan government.
What is important is that the Sandinistas cooperate and
renew negotiations with the resistance. As you know, despite
Sandinista propaganda, it was Nicaragua who walked out of the peace
talks with the resistance in Washington recently.
I might comment on a couple other aspects of this. One
was the stories on demobilization and repatriation. We do not
believe that the presidents have backed away from the essential
provision of the Esquipulas process that the resistance be
voluntarily reintegrated into Nicaraguan society and that the
conditions must be created to permit their return.
We are pleased to see the invitation for the resistance
to register to vote. But as news reports on the opposition
demonstration at Masatepe indicate, and which independent observers
verified, the attacks of Sandinistas on peaceful opposition members.
There is little to reassure the resistance that conditions are now
fully adequate for their safe return for full political rights.
Q
Marlin, are you saying that then you're not going to
consider diverting the aid money to the Contras to the U.N.? That's
out of the question? Because that's what the president's agreed in
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Mir communique.
MR. FITZWATER: What this said -- the U. S. aid money?
Does this go directly to the aid money question, Roman? I don't
think it does.
ROMAN POPADIUK: The emphasis is on the conditions --
MR. FITZWATER: I'd have to double-check for you on the
money. I don't think that is our plan, but I'd have to check for a
direct response. We are still going through the agreement this
morning. I have two or three responses, but I don't have all the
details.
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Marlin, on Good Morning America this morning,
Representative Torricelli said that you owed an apology to the Casolo
family for your remarks suggesting that the government had a good
case against her. Do you have any comment or reaction to that?
MR. FITZWATER: I didn't suggest anything of the sort. I
certainly apologize to anybody who feels that they were offended by
that, but I didn't suggest anything of the sort. I think the
President spoke out quite eloquently yesterday on the rights of Miss
Casolo and the trial and progress.
Q
Marlin, when you were talking about the export of
the satellites, in that statement you talked about no intent to
interfere with normal commercial exports. Were you including the
satellites in that category of normal commercial exports?
MR. FITZWATER: Yes.
Can I just go back? You were -- I didn't get your
response to this agreement that the presidents made in their meeting.
Are you happy with it? Or do we feel this is progress? Do you have
MR. FITZWATER: Well, we have concerns about it,
partitially, because we haven't had a chance to go through all of the
details of it. But we would be concerned if the repatriation and
mobilization did not -- was not accompanied by democracy changes in
Nicaragua and some political freedom to integrate back into the
process, as was promised in the Esquipulas Agreements and the Tela
Accords.
I might read to you from The Washington Post this morning
the comments of Robert Beckel who opposes aid to the Nicaraguan
rebels, who said he "saw supporters of the Sandinistas taking
machetes and directly attacking supporters of UNO." He and other
observers said they saw two persons with arms severed and a man with
a deep gash across his chest. Beckel said he expected to see a fair
election campaign in Nicaragua, but came away deeply disillusioned.
"What we saw was an outrageous display of the disruption of the free
electorial process." That concerns us very much.
0
Do you feel then that the agreement that the
presidents made is something that -- Nicaragua is not an honest
participant? I mean, that they agreed to it, but you're saying based
on what they're doing down there --
MR. FITZWATER: Well, based on what's happening, we are
certainly skeptical, but we remain to be convinced. And we would
like to see the cease-fire discussions be continued and we'd like to
see more evidence of a free and fair election process.
Q
The other part of the agreement is that Ortega sign
the agreement saying that he will not support anymore of the
guerrillas in El Salvador. Are you encouraged by that?
MR. FITZWATER: Yes, that was an encouraging aspect. And
we hope that he lives up to that, and that that will have the effect
of stopping Nicaraguan supplies to the Salvadoran guerrillas.
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What was that that you were encouraged by?
MR. FITZWATER: The question was from Pascal about our
you used Pascal?
reaction to President Ortega's commitment to -- what were the words
Q
To not support the guerrillas --
Salvador.
MR. FITZWATER: To not support the guerrillas in El
Q
the administration is not going to change its economic forecast for
Yes, Marlin. There was a report this morning that
1990. Is that correct?
but it? I didn't get a direct response. That we're not going to change
MR. FITZWATER: You know -- I asked Michael about that,
Q
We've had that problem, too.
change it. I thought The Wall Street Journal had the new forecast in
MR. FITZWATER: I thought the report was that we did
with you later. I guess -- the bottom line is always we don't
it. Didn't you have it Michelle? I don't know. I'll have to check
thought the problem was that we had a new one and it was out.
comment on a forecast until it's out, but I thought it was -- I
Q
that there's -- that the President wasn't signaling any new effort said to
Can I ask a follow-up on the S&L question? You
cost. What was he signaling then by making that comment?
come up with new money, new legislation, or new information about the
received, to but it was on a more narrow aspect of it that we prefer not
MR. FITZWATER: He was relating information he had
go into because we don't want to signal something that's not the
case. Wait until they print that on the federal page.
Q
Yea.
Q
What was the narrow aspect?
MR. FITZWATER: Sorry, no comment.
Q
Colombia?
When do expect to hear from the Aronson mission on
They're going to all three countries, so my assumption is not until
MR. FITZWATER: I don't know what their return date is.
return. the end of the week, but I don't actually know the date of their
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will they --
Do they report directly to the President, or how
State. He would report to the Secretary of State.
MR. FITZWATER: No, Aronson is Assistant Secretary of
Q
Is he alive?
MR. FITZWATER: Yes.
to The New York Q Times? Are we shaping -- new shaping of the Army, according
MR. FITZWATER: New shaping of the Army. Well, we have
talked about the budget process and how we work up a 1991 budget.
And then you have five-year projections at various levels. And how
the Army is -- and all the armed services are doing a consideration
well as the CFE process and so forth. And any force structure
of what changes in force structures might be, both for the budget as
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14-Dec-1989 09:09 EDT
UNCLASSIFIED
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Roman Popadiuk
( POPADIUK )
William Harlow
( HARLOW )
Elaine M. Mitsler
( MITSLER )
FROM:
David Pacelli
(PACELLI)
SUBJECT:
Press Guidance on Casolo
Q: What is your reaction to the release of Jennifer Casolo?
A: President Cristiani has said that Ms. Casolo was released because of
insufficient evidence to convict her. A political decision was made to deport
her. President Cristiani believes that Ms. Casolo is guilty and he has elected
to keep open Salvadoran legal proceedings against her.
We are satisfied with the workings of the Salvadoran legal system in this case.
We take no position on her guilt or innocence. Our interest has always been
that Ms. Casolo's person and legal rights under Salvadoran law be protected, and
we see every indication that they were. We have not brought any pressure upon
the Salvadoran Government to release Ms. Casolo, but we have, of course, closely
followed the case and ensured that she had full consular access and access to
legal counsel. She was not mistreated in any way.
Q: What will you do if the Salvadorans ask that Ms. Casolo be deported?
A: That is a hypothetical question which I do not want to get in to right now.
I am unaware whether El Salvador has an extradition treaty with the United
States, and if it did, whether this case would apply. That would take a legal
determination.
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SUBJECT:
Notification of NSC/DC Teleconference Memo on
Lebanon and El Salvador
Attached is the memo to counterparts advising them of the NSC/DC
Teleconference on Lebanon (9:00 - 9:30 a.m.) and El Salvador
(9:30 - 10:00 a.m.) scheduled for Saturday, December 9.
William Pryce and Lloyd Salvetti another concur.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the meeting notification memo at Tab I.
Attachments
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Memo to Counterparts
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Lebanon Agenda
Tab B
El Salvador Agenda
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CARNES LORD
Assistant to the Vice President
for National Security Affairs
MR. J. STAPLETON ROY
Executive Secretary
Department of State
COL GEORGE P. COLE, JR.
Executive Secretary
Department of Defense
MR. ROBERT S. ROSS, JR.
Chief of Staff
Department of Justice
MR. H. LAWRENCE SANDALL
Executive Secretary
Central Intelligence Agency
BGEN THOMAS E. WHITE, JR.
Executive Assistant to the Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
SUBJECT:
NSC Deputies Committee Teleconference, Saturday,
December 9, 1989, 9:00 a.m. (8)
There will be an NSC Deputies Committee Teleconference on Lebanon
(9:00 - 9:30 a.m.) and El Salvador (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.) on
Saturday, December 9, 1989. 185
G. Philip Hughes
Executive Secretary
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
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MEMORANDUM FOR J. STAPLETON ROY
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letter to President Avril of Haiti
The text of the letter from the President to President Prosper
Avril of Haiti should be cabled to the American Embassy in Port-
au-Prince so that it may be presented during Ambassador Adams'
credentials ceremony on December 14, 1989.
G. Philip Hughes
Executive Secretary
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CONFIDENTIAL
November 21, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Proposed Letter from President Bush to Haitian
President Avril
Haitian President Avril wrote to President Bush on
September 21 extending condolences for the damage done by
Hurricane Hugo. (The letter was received by the Department on
October 23.) In consultation with the NSC staff, we decided
that our reply should be expanded to address the evolving and
delicate political situation in Haiti.
On November 1, the Government of Haiti arrested three
prominent extreme-left opposition leaders on charges of illegal
possession of weapons and explosives, and plotting to
assassinate President Avril and overthrow his Government.
There is strong evidence, corroborated by our embassy in
Port-au-Prince, that the detainees were severly beaten.
A widely successful two-day general strike was held in
Haiti November 7-8 to protest the mistreatment of those
arrested. Some have called for further demonstrations. The
Haitian Catholic Church, prominent Haitian political leaders,
and human rights groups in Haiti and the United States have
criticized the Government of Haiti for the abuses.
These events have heightened political tensions in Haiti
and threaten to undermine the democratic transition process
there that we are trying to foster. We believe a message from
the President could help keep the process on track.
The Department proposes that the President's response to
President Avril's letter be delivered by the new U.S.
Ambassador to Haiti, Alvin Adams, who will arrive in
Port-au-Prince on November 24 and present his credentials
November 28.
Executive J. Stapleton Stapleton Secretary Roy Lay
Attachments:
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Committee Meeting on El Salvador
Attached at Tab I is a memorandum from you to your counterparts
circulating the Summary of Conclusions of the NSC Deputies
Committee meeting on El Salvador held on November 9, 1989.
Bob Gates has approved this in draft.
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ROBERT S. ROSS
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Meeting on El Salvador (8)
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SUMMARY OF 13-POINT
CENTRAL AMERICAN SUMMIT AGREEMENT
December 12, 1989
(Declaration of San Isidro de Coronado)
1.
Condemns armed actions and terrorism by irregular forces.
2.
Supports President Cristiani, calling his government
"democratic, pluralistic and participative."
3.
Supports Salvadoran Government in its pursuit of peaceful
solution to the Salvadoran conflict; reiterates call on FMLN
to immediately cease hostilities, renew peace talks, and
renounce attacks on civilian population. Asks UN Secretary
General to help restart peace talks.
4.
Points out that demobilization applies to the FMLN; asks
CIAV (the UN/OAS body created to assist demobilization) to
initiate actions for FMLN demobilization.
5.
Supports Nicaraguan Government in that funds for the
Nicaraguan Resistance for voluntary demobilization,
repatriation, and relocation be immediately turned over to
CIAV.
6.
The UN border-monitoring force, ONUCA, should accelerate its
efforts to prevent arms from reaching the Nicaraguan
Resistance and the FMLN.
7.
Nicaragua reiterates its offer to take steps so that
returning Resistance members may register to vote.
8.
Underscores importance of international economic cooperation
for peace prospects.
9.
Ratify their commitment to respect human rights.
10. Request the UN Secretary General to establish necessary
links to involve more directly in peace efforts other states
with interests in the region; requests ONUCA mandate be
extended to include verification of the cessation of
hostilities and demobilization of irregular forces.
11. Reaffirms that ONUCA deployment is of utmost urgency; asks
UN Secretary General to accelerate its deployment.
12. Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica exhort Salvadoran and
Nicaraguan Presidents to reestablish diplomatic ties.
13. Honduras and Nicaragua agree to create a bilateral
commission to seek an extrajudicial settlement of the World
Court suit within six months; they will request the Court to
defer further action until June 1990.
CHRON
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
12-Dec-1989 09:48 EDT
UNCLASSIFIED
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Roman Popadiuk
( POPADIUK )
William Harlow
( HARLOW )
Elaine M. Mitsler
( MITSLER )
FROM:
David Pacelli
(PACELLI)
SUBJECT:
Guidance on CA Summit
Roman's prepared guidance on the summit's support for Cristiani is fine.
Here is something for the funneling money through CIAV portion:
Q: What is your reaction to the communique's call for immediate delivery of
funds approved for the Resistance to CIAV, the International Commission for
Assistance and Verification?
A: We are still studying this portion of the communique and we will have to
consult with the Central American democracies as to their exact intention.
U.S. legislation for assistance to the Nicaraguan Resistance, which was recently
reaffirmed by the Congress, has always provided that it may be used for
voluntary demobilization, repatriation, and relocation of the Resistance and
familiy members. These funds may be dispersed through international
organizations. We already have been in close contact with CIAV and cooperate
with it.
At the same time, we would point out our belief that the the Presidents have not
backed away from the essential provision of the Esquipulas process that the
Resistance be voluntarily reintegrated into Nicaraguan society and that the
conditions must be created to permit their return. We are pleased to see the
invitation for the Resistance to register to vote. But as news reports on the
opposition demonstration at Massatepe indicate--in which independent observers
verified the attacks of Sandinista thugs on peaceful opposition
members--there is little to reassure the Resistance that conditions are now
fully adequate for their safe return with full political rights.
We encourage the Nicaraguan Government to create the conditions for a free and
fair election and for the safe return of the Resistance. The Massatepe incident
also underscores the need for the Nicaraguan Government to permit and fully
cooperate with international electoral observers, including a commission which
was appointed by the President and includes members from both sides of the aisle
and all points of view on Nicaraguan issues.
Q: What is your reaction to the communique's call for broadening the function
of UN peacekeeping troops to include verification of the processes of cease-fire
and demobilization of irregular forces?
The United States supported the creation of the UN peacekeeping force (ONUCA),
as well as its rapid deployment to the region. The primary mission of this
force is to patrol the borders and we believe it can have an important role in
monitoring continuing Sandinista aid to the Salvadoran guerrillas.
The Nicaraguan Resistance has already called for ONUCA to participate in
policing a permanent cease-fire with the NIcaraguan Government. What is
important here is that the Sandinistas cooperate and renew negotiations with the
Resistance. As you know, despite Sandinista propaganda, it was Nicaragua who
walked out of peace talks with the Resistance in Washington recently. The
Resistance has committed itself to a formal cease-fire. It is for the
Sandinistas to come back to the table.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
December 12, 1989
For Mr. Gates:
CHRON
Bob,
Bob Beckel, the liberal democratic who
managed Senator Mondale's campaign in
1984, was in Managua on a visit sponsored
by the Center for Democracy (Alan
Weinstein's organization). It is one of
three groups funded by the National
Endowment for Democracy. The other two
are former President Carter's group and
CAPEL, a regional organization based in
Costa Rica which promotes free elections.
Attached are newspaper clips from today's
Washington Post and New York Times
mentioning Beckel.
Bill
Bill Pryce
THE NEW YORK TIMES INTERN
Pre-election violence in Nicaragua overshadowed
the second day of a Central American summit in San
From left were Presidents José Azcona of Hon- Reuters
José, Costa Rica. The five leaders joined hands in a
duras, Alfredo Cristiani of El Salvador, Oscar Arias
pledge of peace yesterday after attending a Mass.
Sanchez of Costa Rica, Vinicio Cerezo of Guatemala
and Daniel Ortega Saavedra of Nicaragua.
Bush Library Photocopy
WASHINgtoN POST
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1989 A39
Issue of Free Elections
Splits Yugoslav Republics
By Tony Barber
ian President Janez Stanovnik told
Reuter
his republic's legislature: "The ulti-
mate goal of these attacks is not just
BELGRADE,
Dec.
11-
Slovenia and its leadership. They
Yugoslavia's political divisions wid-
were just the first phase of a long-
ened today when the Communist
term strategy whose final phase is
Party in Croatia called for free multi-
the liquidation of Yugoslavia."
party elections next month and the
Slovenia, which borders Austria
leadership in Slovenia accused Serbia
and Italy, fears that Serbian Pres-
of aiming to break up the country.
ident Slobodan Milosevic wants to
"There can be no democratic so-
abolish the power-sharing arrange-
cialism without political pluralism
ments between Yugoslavia's differ-
'based on the right of political asso-
ent nationalities and impose Serbian
ciation and the competition of equal
dominance on the country.
political subjects and programs," said
Croatia's move, which was ac-
Croatian party leader Stanko Stoj-
companied by a call to abolish the
cevic. He was speaking in Zagreb at
constitutionally guaranteed leading
the start of a Croatian party con-
political role of the Communist Par-
gress, where the policy-making Cen-
ty, mirrored the plunge into democ-
tral Committee adopted a proposal
racy that all Soviet-allied Eastern
that elections should be held in Jan-
European countries except Ro-
uary instead of March for the repub-
mania have taken this year.
-lic's legislature and should be free.
Yugoslavia has been non-aligned
The proposal, which must be en-
since 1948. But like in the East Bloc
dorsed by the party congress, put
nations, the Communists in Yugosla-
Croatia, Yugoslavia's second-largest
via had claimed the exclusive right to
republic, squarely on the side of
rule.
Slovenia, whose Communist Party
"The present situation in the Com-
has pledged free elections next May
munist Party can be changed only in
for the Slovenian legislature.
conditions of political competition,"
It widened the breach between
Stojcevic said. "This is indispensable
those two regions and Serbia, the
for the party's transformation into a
largest of Yugoslavia's six repub-
modern political organization."
lics, whose Communist leadership
A variety of independent groups
has ruled out a multi-party system
has sprung up in Croatia over the
and this month broke all economic
last two years, with programs rang-
relations with Slovenia.
ing from social democracy to a mild
Responding to that move, Sloven-
form of Croatian nationalism.
Bush Library Photocopy
ATIONAL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1989
A3
Nicaraguan Melee Darkens Peace Talks
By MARK A. UHLIG
Special to The New York Times
Critical U.N. Report
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Dec. 11
The attack on Sunday, in the town of
demonstrators. It said that the demon-
Masatepe, south of Managua, followed
strators included former members of
The second day of a regional summit
meeting here was overshadowed today
more than six weeks of increasing elec-
the National Guard of the deposed
by sharp new concern over pre-election
tion violence that opposition leaders
dictator Anastasio Somoza Debayle
violence in Nicaragua, where a clash
and witnesses have blamed on Sandin-
and other supporters of his regime.
ista mobs. It has increased anticipation
But UNO officials and the American
between Sandinista youths and Gov-
ernment opponents on Sunday left one
of a new report to be released this week
person dead and at least 11-others
by the United Nations officials as-
wounded.
signed to observe Nicaragua's election
The Nicaraguan Government at-
process.
observers said that the Sandinista
tributed the violence, which broke out
Officials familiar with the report say
youths, who were wearing Sandinista
at an opposition rally, to what it called
that it will include detailed accounts of
shirts and shouting Government
terrorism by the leading anti-Govern-
Government harassment of opposition
slogans, attacked the opposition
ment coalition, the National Opposition
marchers in recent demonstrations.
marchers at least three separate
Union.
The clash also prompted an immedi-
times.
But a bipartisan group of American
ate reaction from the Presidents of the
observers who witnessed the fighting
five Central American countries meet-
said that it was deliberately provoked
ing here in an effort to salvage a two-
by Sandinista mobs, which have been
year peace process that counts the
used in the past by the Nicaraguan
Nicaraguan election plan among its
Government to intimidate and harass
most important achievements.
its opponents.
Diplomats taking part in the meeting
The American observers, sponsored
said that progress was made Sunday
by the Washington-based Center for
on both of the major issues being ne-
Democracy, said the mobs used ma-
gotiated, the Salvadoran civil war and
chetes, stones and other weapons to
the demobilization of American-
provoke an all-out fight with an opposi-
backed Nicaraguan rebels in Hon-
tion crowd estimated at 10,000 people.
duras.
They asserted that continued violence
This morning, President Oscar Arias
would make it impossible to hold elec-
Sánchez of Costa Rica met with leaders
tions in Nicaragua in February.
of the Nicaraguan Opposition Coalition
Americans Denounce 'Outrage'
to discuss a proposal to send as many
as four new official delegations from
"What we saw was an outrage," said
other Central American countries to
one member of the group, Robert Beck-
observe the Nicaraguan elections.
el, who managed the Presidential cam-
Under arrangements approved by
paign of Walter F. Mondale in 1984.
the five Presidents at a summit meet-
"There was no doubt among any of us
e
ing in February in Tesoro Beach, El
at the scene that the violence was insti-
Salvador, a large number of interna-
gated by the Sandinistas."
tional observers have already received
"Unless events change in Nicara-
permission to monitor the vote.
gua," he said, "I cannot believe that a
fair and impartial election can take
Managua Blames Opposition
place in that country with the kind of
The official Sandinista Party news-
intimidation that I saw take place by
paper, Barricada, said today that the
the Sandinistas."
violence Sunday was "clearly premedi-
Mr. Beckel said he stood just a few
tated by the leaders and activists of the
feet away as a Sandinista youth
UNO," the acronym for the opposition
slashed an opposition demonstrator
coalition.
from throat to waist with a machete.
The paper described the Sandinista
crowd as a group of curious local citi-
zens who had stopped to watch an oppo-
sition march of about 1,500 people when
they were attacked by about 300
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MEMORANDUM FOR PATRICK A. GAUGHAN
FROM:
WILLIAM T. PRYCE
WE
SUBJECT:
Security Violation, Room 361A
Your memorandum to David Pacelli of December 6 indicated that a
security violation has been charged to our office (Tab I). Room
361A was opened twice by our office on December 5. During the
first time, we noticed that the plug next to the air conditioner
had been broken, allowing cold air to infiltrate. We called for
a workman to fix it. The room was put on access for the workman
to repair the plug and not put on secure when he left. We will
make every effort to see that this does not recur.
I would note that we are not storing any classified materials in
that room and have not been for some time. In this circumstance
we believe a security violation may not be necessary. If we are
to be assessed a security violation, certainly that mitigating
circumstance should be noted.
Attachment
Tab I
Gaughan Memo to Pacelli
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
December 6, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID PACELLI
FROM:
Impatrick A. GAUGHAN pon
SUBJECT:
Security Violation
A security violation has been charged against your office
(room 361A), by the U.S. Secret Service. Attached is a written
record, which the reporting official submitted detailing the
incident.
Please submit a statement addressing this report to me by close
of business December 13, 1989. This report will assist in
correcting future security problems.
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THROUGH:
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FROM:
DAVID PACELLI DMP
SUBJECT:
Reply to Federation of American Controlled
Shipping on Sanctions Against Panamanian
Flag Vessels
Philip Loree, Chairman of the Federation of American Controlled
Shipping wrote the President on November 20, 1989, to urge us not
to prohibit the entry of Panamanian flag shipping into U.S. ports
(Tab II). He argues that a ban would cause thorny legal and
commercial disputes in the shipping industry, create a two-tier
charter market with higher rates for U.S. imports and exports,
and set a damaging precedent for similar restrictions by other
governments.
Your reply at Tab I indicates that we took Mr. Loree's views into
account, but that we believe the measure is justified as part of
our efforts to restore democracy in Panama. It is essentially
the same reply that we sent forward for Bob Gates to send to
Charter Marine Transportation Company (system log 8319).
Concurrence: Eric MelbyM.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letter to Philip Loree at Tab I.
Attachments
Tab I
Letter to Philip Loree
Tab II
Loree Letter to the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. Loree:
I am replying on behalf of the President to the letter you sent
on November 20, 1989, concerning additional economic sanctions
against the Noriega regime in Panama. As you know, on
November 30 we announced that Panamanian flag vessels will not
be permitted to enter U.S. ports after January 31, 1989.
We recognize that this decision will cause inconvenience for the
shipping industry, but we do not believe that the adjustments
that shippers must make will cause significant or irreparable
harm to the industry. The banning of Panamanian flag ships will
deny Noriega tens of millions of dollars of revenue, and it is
consistent with efforts by the democratic nations of the
hemisphere to further isolate the Noriega regime.
This measure was taken after wide consultation with the shipping
industry and foreign governments to assess its possible impact.
We very much appreciated your views which were fully considered
before our decision was made.
Sincerely,
Brent Scowcroft
Mr. Philip J. Loree, Chairman
Federation of American
Controlled Shipping
50 Broadway
New York, New York 10004
Shiree Sanchey
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FEDERATION OF AMERICAN CONTROLLED SHIPPING
FACS
50 Broadway. New York, New York 10004 212. 344-1483 "AMCOMSHIP"
Telex No. 701979
Answer Back FACS NYKUD
Philip J. Loree, Chairman
Eugene A. Yourch, Executive Secretary
November 20, 1989
President George Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
In recent weeks there have been maritime press reports both
in this country and abroad suggesting that your Administration is
actively considering the option of banning Panamanian flag ships
from entering U.S. ports as part of the effort to bring economic
pressure against the Noriega regime.
Assuming that these reports are accurate, we believe that
such a ban would be ill-advised both in terms of its short and
long term ramifications, and urge that you reject this particular
option.
In the short term an order prohibiting ships of Panamanian
registry from trading with the United States would result in a
great deal of economic uncertainty and disruption which would be
harmful to many U.S. interests. Such action would give rise to a
multitude of thorny legal and commercial problems and disputes
involving shipowners, cargo owners, lending institutions and
others concerning their respective rights and obligations with
regard to charters, ship mortgages and other legal instruments in
the event that Panamanian registered vessels were unable to meet
their trading commitments. In many instances American cargo
owning companies and American financial institutions would have to
grapple with these questions, some of which predictably could not
be resolved without time-consuming negotiations involving multiple
parties and perhaps even legal proceedings. The controversy and
confusion would predictably extend over a considerable period of
time, which in turn could negatively affect the U.S. import and
export trades, 16% of which are carried by Panamanian registered
vessels.
Another short term effect would involve the charter markets
covering the U.S. trades. In terms of number of vessels engaged
in international shipping, the Panamanian registered fleet is the
largest in the world. To the extent that ships remain in that
registry, the supply of vessels available to carry U.S. import and
export cargoes would be limited. The exclusion of a segment of
available vessels to service the U.S. trades would, in effect,
create two-tier charter markets, with American importers and
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exporters having to pay higher rates than their counterparts
elsewhere in the world. This would impact adversely on American
industries dependent on imports and, at the same time, would
disadvantage American exporters of agricultural products, coal and
other commodities whose ability to compete in foreign markets is
dependent on keeping the landed costs of their exports at levels
equal to those of foreign competitors.
In the longer term a ban against Panamanian registered
vessels would establish a potentially damaging precedent for
similar actions against merchant ships in international trade.
International shipping can only perform its unique service of
providing reliable, efficient and reasonably low cost ocean
transportation in furtherance of world trade so long as the
shipping industry is reasonably insulated from actions that would
disrupt and frustrate its ability to provide such service. If
the preeminent advocate of increased trade among nations took the
far reaching step of barring the world's largest fleet of vessels
from its ports, some much less responsible governments around the
world would only be encouraged to adopt similar measures to meet
their political agendas.
In the event that the proposal to take action against
Panamanian registered ships does reach your desk, we respectfully
urge that you weigh such proposal very carefully and reject it on
the ground that its very obvious drawbacks would most certainly
outweigh any perceived impact on the Noriega regime itself.
CC: Honorable John H. Sununu
Shipharee Respectfully yours,
Honorable Brent Scowcroft
Honorable Roger B. Porter
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MEMORANDUM FOR G. PHILIP HUGHES
THROUGH:
WILLIAM T. PRYCE
JP
FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI DAG
SUBJECT:
The President's Letter to Bishop Browning on El
Salvador
Attached at Tab I is your memorandum to Jim Cicconi indicating
that we have cleared the letter to Bishop Edmond Browning,
Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. I helped Doug Wead
with the original draft of the letter on Friday and Bill Pryce
worked on another draft on the weekend. State has cleared on the
attached draft.
We have also included a transmittal memorandum to the Departments
of State and Justice to ensure that the President's instructions
concerning the Casolo investigation are known (Tab II).
For your information, we intend to send a memorandum to the
President later this week wrapping up information on related
topics: a summary of Assistant Secretary Aronson's meeting
referred to in the letter, the status of harassment of Church
workers, and an update on the investigation into the Jesuit
killings.
Cicconi's note to you at Tab III refers to a note from Andy Card.
It was not included in the material that was sent to us.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the memorandum to Cicconi at Tab I.
After the President has signed the letter, that you forward a
copy to the State Department and the Attorney General, using the
cover memorandum at Tab II.
Attachments
Tab I
Hughes Memo to Cicconi
Tab A
Letter to Bishop Browning
Tab II
Hughes Memo to the Executive Secretaries
Tab III
Incoming Correspondence
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MEMROANDUM FOR JAMES W. CICCONI
FROM:
G. PHILIP HUGHES
SUBJECT:
The President's Letter to Bishop Browning on El
Salvador
The NSC staff concurs with the draft letter from the President to
Bishop Browning, with the changes noted.
The letter mentions that the President has instructed Secretary
Baker to write President Cristiani, and that has already been
done.
Tab A
Letter to Bishop Browning
Dear Bishop Browning:
I read in the paper that you and others were disappointed
that I had not spoken out about the horrible tragedy of the
murdered priests in El Salvador. It is a matter of deepest
sorrow and concern to me, as is the renewed violence which has
thousands
taken [hundreds of other [innocent] lives. On November 16 a
the Jesuit killings
statement was released from the White House condemning in the
strongest possible terms the outrageous actions .] Additionally, I
have spoken directly to President Christiani about the need for
the most vigorous possible investigation (of the murder of the
priests and the need to bring those responsible to justice. I
have offered the investigative assistance of experts from our own
Department of Justice.
Hopefully, you and your colleagues had a constructive and
candid meeting with Assistant Secretary of State Bernard Aronson
After the meeting,
on the situation and our efforts. ^ I requested Secretary Baker to
write President Christiani to state our concerns again [after the
meeting,] and to meet with the group you] himself soon.
>
We have made quite clear to the Salvadoran government our
concern that relief and religious workers be permitted to fulfill
their legitimate humanitarian mission and not be subject to
Dipartments
of
harassment or attack. In this connection, I have instructed the
STATE AND JUSTICE as well AS
Attorney Conoral our Embassy in San Salvador to monitor
closely the treatment of Jennifer Casolo to ensure that her
rights and her person are protected.
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At the same time, we must also make sure that leaders of our
own Episcopal faith are sensitive to the fear and useless loss of
life of innocent civilians caused by the renewed violence of the
FMLN terrorists. I would hope that they are also concerned that
open
humanitarian and church organizations not allow themselves to DR
(used by these terrorists. guerrillas
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The Salvadorans are brave people who have worked hard to
give birth to a free and democratic government. We must urge the
FMLN to stop its campaign of violence and reach a cease-fire
agreement with the duly elected government of President
Christiani. And, in turn, I assure you we will continue to press
for a thorough, intensive and successful investigation of the
tragic murder of the priests and punishment of those responsible.
Sincerely,
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. J. STAPLETON ROY
Executive Secretary
Department of State
MR. ROBERT S. ROSS, JR.
Assistant Executive to the
Attorney General
Department of Justice
SUBJECT:
The President's Letter to Bishop Browning on El
Salvador
Attached at Tab A is a letter from the President to Bishop
Browning concerning the case of a U.S. citizen, Jennifer Jean
Casolo, who is being held by the Government of El Salvador and is
accused of giving assistance to the FMLN guerrillas. The
President has requested the Attorney General and the U.S. Embassy
to monitor her case closely to ensure her personal and legal
rights are protected.
G. Philip Hughes
Executive Secretary
Attachment
Tab A
The President's Letter to Bishop Browning
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 11, 1989
TO:
PHILIP HUGHES
FROM: JAMES W. CICCONI
Assistant to the President and
Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Please see attached note from
Andy Card.
Could you try to turn around the
attached ASAP today? A cover
note to POTUS is not needed-- I'll
handle that. I simply need your
clearance on the draft. Thanks.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
November 16, 1989
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
We condemn in the strongest possible terms the outrageous murder
of Father Ignacio Ellacuria, Rector of the University of Central
America, and the other Jesuit priests in El Salvador. The six
priests and two university employees were killed by unknown
gunmen earlier today. We understand that the Salvadoran
Government has begun an investigation, and we will be watching
this investigation closely.
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CONFIDENTIAL
BRIEFING PAPER
HAITI
Since the failed November 1 coup/assassination plot against
the Avril Government, which resulted in the arrest of three
left wing figures accused of being behind the plot (the
third since Avril came to power), hardline Duvalierists in
the GOH and Haitian Army (FAD'H) seem to have gained the
upper hand in setting GOH policy.
It is possible that Avril has decided that he cannot
attract sufficient international assistance to underwrite
the stability necessary to carry out elections; thus, he
may have given the hardliners a freer hand to crack down on
the opposition in order to ensure order.
However, we judge it more likely that the events of
November 1 and subsequent developments are only the latest
indications that Avril is being isolated from his potential
domestic and international supporters by the mutually
reinforcing strategies of both far left and far right
extremists.
-- He is thus apparently yielding to the hardliners in an
attempt to buy time and gain maneuvering room.
For democratization prospects to survive, Avril must
neutralize the effectiveness of both the far left and far
right.
In order to accomplish this, Avril needs to create jobs to
build popular support, make common cause with the political
center, and establish a reliable base of support in the
Haitian Army.
-- Our judgment is that neither Avril nor election
prospects have much chance of surviving unless the
international community helps him accomplish these
objectives.
The USG is prepared to assist Avril SO long as he
demonstrates a willingness to pursue credible elections and
improved human rights.
If Avril abandons his commitment to elections, or if his
government falls, we judge it likely that hardline
Duvalierists would succeed him and that widespread civil
violence would not be far behind.
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It would be difficult to prevent this violence and its
consequences from spilling over elsewhere in the
Caribbean and South Florida.
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NICARAGUA AND EL SALVADOR
The U.S. and France share many basic concerns and
objectives with regard to Central America:
--
We want the Esquipulas peace process to help bring an
end to conflict in the region and the February 1990
elections in Nicaragua to be free and fair;
-- We want the Nicaraguan Resistance in Honduras to be
able to demobilize and reintegrate itself into
Nicaraguan society in an environment of freedom and
verifiable guarantees; and
-- We believe that outsiders should stop interfering in
the Salvadoran civil war on behalf of the FMLN.
Recent events have seriously strained the implementation of
the Esquipulas peace process. They include:
--
Sandinista suspension of the cease fire in early
November, troop concentrations on the Honduran border,
and increased repression and intimidation of the
democratic opposition during election campaigning;
--
Sandinista logistical and material support for the
FMLN in El Salvador, especially duriing the recent
offensive against the capital; and
-- Escalation of the conflict in El Salvador by virtue of
the Sandinista shipments of SA-7 ground-to-air
missiles and other weapons to the FMLN.
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Working together, we must try to get the peace process back
on track. We urge France to help us by:
-- Convincing the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact to
reduce arms flows to the region;
--
Prevailing on the Soviet Union to use its political
and economic influence with Cuba and Nicaragua to end
their arms and logistic support for the FMLN in
violation of the Esquipulas accords;
-- Helping to convince the FMLN that a military victory
is impossible and that they must enter the democratic
political process through negotiations;
-- Supporting international observer missions, including
that from the EC Parliament, to ensure that the
Nicaraguan elections are genuinely free and fair; and
Promoting conditions within Nicaragua which will make
it possible for the Nicaraguan Resistance to
demobilize and reintegrate itself into national life.
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SUBJECT:
Reply to Federation of American Controlled
Shipping on Sanctions Against Panamanian
Flag Vessels
Philip Loree, Chairman of the Federation of American Controlled
Shipping wrote the President on November 20, 1989, to urge us not
to prohibit the entry of Panamanian flag shipping into U.S. ports
(Tab II). He argues that a ban would cause thorny legal and
commercial disputes in the shipping industry, create a two-tier
charter market with higher rates for U.S. imports and exports,
and set a damaging precedent for similar restrictions by other
governments.
Your reply at Tab I indicates that we took Mr. Loree's views into
account, but that we believe the measure is justified as part of
our efforts to restore democracy in Panama. It is essentially
the same reply that we sent forward for Bob Gates to send to
Charter Marine Transportation Company (system log 8319).
Concurrence: Tim Deal
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letter to Philip Loree at Tab I.
Attachments
Tab I
Letter to Philip Loree
Tab II
Loree Letter to the President
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. Loree:
I am replying on behalf of the President to the letter you sent
on November 20, 1989, concerning additional economic sanctions
against the Noriega regime in Panama. As you know, on
November 30 we announced that Panamanian flag vessels will not
be permitted to enter U.S. ports after January 31, 1989.
We recognize that this decision will cause inconvenience for the
shipping industry, but we do not believe that the adjustments
that shippers must make will cause significant or irreparable
harm to the industry. The banning of Panamanian flag ships will
deny Noriega tens of millions of dollars of revenue, and it is
consistent with efforts by the democratic nations of the
hemisphere to further isolate the Noriega regime.
This measure was taken after wide consultation with the shipping
industry and foreign governments to assess its possible impact.
We very much appreciated your views which were fully considered
before our decision was made.
Sincerely,
Brent Scowcroft
Mr. Philip J. Loree, Chairman
Federation of American
Controlled Shipping
50 Broadway
New York, New York 10004
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50 Broadway. New York, New York 10004 212-344-1483 "AMCOMSHIP"
Telex No. 701979
Answer Back FACS NYKUD
Philip J. Loree, Chairman
Eugene A. Yourch, Executive Secretary
November 20, 1989
President George Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
In recent weeks there have been maritime press reports both
in this country and abroad suggesting that your Administration is
actively considering the option of banning Panamanian flag ships
from entering U.S. ports as part of the effort to bring economic
pressure against the Noriega regime.
Assuming that these reports are accurate, we believe that
such a ban would be ill-advised both in terms of its short and
long term ramifications, and urge that you reject this particular
option.
In the short term an order prohibiting ships of Panamanian
registry from trading with the United States would result in a
great deal of economic uncertainty and disruption which would be
harmful to many U.S. interests. Such action would give rise to a
multitude of thorny legal and commercial problems and disputes
involving shipowners, cargo owners, lending institutions and
others concerning their respective rights and obligations with
regard to charters, ship mortgages and other legal instruments in
the event that Panamanian registered vessels were unable to meet
their trading commitments. In many instances American cargo
owning companies and American financial institutions would have to
grapple with these questions, some of which predictably could not
be resolved without time-consuming negotiations involving multiple
parties and perhaps even legal proceedings. The controversy and
confusion would predictably extend over a considerable period of
time, which in turn could negatively affect the U.S. import and
export trades, 16% of which are carried by Panamanian registered
vessels.
Another short term effect would involve the charter markets
covering the U.S. trades. In terms of number of vessels engaged
in international shipping, the Panamanian registered fleet is the
largest in the world. To the extent that ships remain in that
registry, the supply of vessels available to carry U.S. import and
export cargoes would be limited. The exclusion of a segment of
available vessels to service the U.S. trades would, in effect,
create two-tier charter markets, with American importers and
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exporters having to pay higher rates than their counterparts
elsewhere in the world. This would impact adversely on American
industries dependent on imports and, at the same time, would
disadvantage American exporters of agricultural products, coal and
other commodities whose ability to compete in foreign markets is
dependent on keeping the landed costs of their exports at levels
equal to those of foreign competitors.
In the longer term a ban against Panamanian registered
vessels would establish a potentially damaging precedent for
similar actions against merchant ships in international trade.
International shipping can only perform its unique service of
providing reliable, efficient and reasonably low cost ocean
transportation in furtherance of world trade so long as the
shipping industry is reasonably insulated from actions that would
disrupt and frustrate its ability to provide such service. If
the preeminent advocate of increased trade among nations took the
far reaching step of barring the world's largest fleet of vessels
from its ports, some much less responsible governments around the
world would only be encouraged to adopt similar measures to meet
their political agendas.
In the event that the proposal to take action against
Panamanian registered ships does reach your desk, we respectfully
urge that you weigh such proposal very carefully and reject it on
the ground that its very obvious drawbacks would most certainly
outweigh any perceived impact on the Noriega regime itself.
CC: Honorable John H. Sununu
Shipharee Respectfully yours,
Honorable Brent Scowcroft
Honorable Roger B. Porter
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
December 11, 1989
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ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR G. PHILIP HUGHES
FROM:
WILLIAM T. PRYCE
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SUBJECT:
Commerce Secretary Mosbacher's Letter to
Mexican President Salinas
Attached at Tab I is a draft letter from Commerce Secretary
Mosbacher to President Salinas. I would suggest that the last
sentence of the letter be changed to read: "I look forward to
working together with your administration on this matter in the
months and years ahead." (President Bush's Administration will I
hope and expect be eight years. Salinas' will be only five.)
Perhaps this suggestion should be made by you over the phone
rather than by a memo.
RECOMMENDATION
That you telephone Mr. Helsing to suggest that Secretary
Mosbacher's letter be changed as we have recommended.
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Mosbacher Letter to Salinas
12/07/89
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DOC SECRETARY'S OFFICE
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OF COMMET
THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
UNITED STATES of /
Washington.DC 20230
His Excellency
Carlos Salinas de Gortari
President of the United Mexican States
Residencia Oficial "Los Pinos"
Puerta #1
Colonia San Miguel Chapultepec
11850 Mexico, D.F.
Dear Mr. President:
Thank you for hosting the breakfast gathering during our
Business Development Initiative visit to Mexico city. I
appreciated the opportunity to learn first-hand your thoughts
on the modernization of the Mexican economy and the role for
foreign investment.
This Business Development Initiative is one of the first
steps in our ongoing bilateral commercial development efforts
that will yield mutual benefits. I trust we will have the
opportunity to work together throughout the Bush Administration.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Mosbacher
75 Years Stimulating America's Progress
1913 1988
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. President:
I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to visit with you during
the Summit of the Americas in San Jose. Thank you for
hosting this significant meeting -- your warm hospitality
enhanced the event.
Although our time together was brief, it represented an
historic forum for dialogue among the elected leaders of
the American Republics. I trust that our efforts there
will serve to further our shared goals of democracy and
development for all of the people in our hemisphere.
Please accept my gratitude for your preparation and
involvement in this worthwhile meeting.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
Oscar Arias Sanchez
President of the
Republic of Costa Rica
San Jose
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Dear Deane:
It was a great pleasure being with you and Patricia
in San Jose. Thank you for your warm welcome and
kind hospitality.
Please convey my gratitude to all the Embassy staff for
their outstanding support and dedicated work in helping
to make the Hemispheric Summit so successful and
enjoyable.
You are doing a fine job of maintaining good relations with
the people of Costa Rica, and I deeply appreciate your
efforts. I will look to you for continued guidance and
support as we meet the challenges that lie ahead.
Barbara joins me in sending our best wishes to you and
Patricia.
Sincerely,
The Honorable Deane Hinton
American Ambassador
San Jose
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these individuals were extremely helpful to POTUS in the
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thank you for your attention to this matter
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Dear Mr. Stewart:
Just a note of thanks for your tireless efforts
in helping to organize the San Jose Hemispheric
Summit. I realize the hard work and long hours
that were required to make such a complex event
run smoothly, and I am grateful for all your
outstanding contributions.
Please extend my appreciation to the many people
on the Embassy staff who helped make this
historic summit the success that it was.
Sincerely,
Mr. J. Todd Stewart
Deputy Chief of Mission
American Embassy
San Jose
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these individuals were extremely helpful to POTUS in the
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Dear Ms. Ross:
Thank you for your outstanding work at the San Jose
Hemispheric Summit. You played a critical role in
ensuring the success of this important meeting, and
I deeply aprpeciate your efforts. Please extend my
gratitude to all those who assisted you in the
preparations.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
Ms. Ana Ross Gongora
Chief of Protocol
Casa Presidential
San Jose
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MR. PRESIDENT:
Attached for your signature are four letters of thanks for those
people in Costa Rica who were instrumental in arranging the
summit in October.
Tim
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CARD 1 OF 2
U.S. AID IN INVESTIGATING THE JESUIT MURDERS
--
WE FACILITATED THE TRAVEL OF THREE PRIVATE
U.S. PATHOLOGISTS TO REVIEW THE OFFICIAL
AUTOPSIES; THEY WERE SATISFIED AND FOUND NO
EVIDENCE OF TORTURE.
:
IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT CRISTIANI'S REQUEST,
WE SENT TWO USG EXPERTS TO ASSIST THE
INVESTIGATION. THE FBI IS ALSO PROVIDING
FORENSIC ANALYSIS IN THE U.S. WE STAND READY
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED.
:
AT THE REQUEST OF THE SPANISH AND FRENCH
GOVERNMENTS AND THE SALVADORAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH, WE GAVE HUMANITARIAN PAROLE TO A WOMAN
WHO SAID SHE WITNESSED THE CRIME (LUISA CERNA)
AND HER FAMILY.
CARD 2 OF 2
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WE HAVE FACILITATED POLYGRAPHS OF MRS. CERNA
TO ASSIST IN HAVING AS MUCH USEFUL TESTIMONY
AS POSSIBLE; SHE HAS NOT BEEN HARASSED OR
MISTREATED IN ANY WAY.
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WE HAVE CONTINUED TO EMPHASIZE TO THE
SALVADORAN GOVERNMENT THE IMPORTANCE OF A FULL
AND PROMPT INVESTIGATION. PRESIDENT CRISTIANI
HAS PLEDGED TO PROSECUTE WHOMEVER IS
RESPONSIBLE.
U.S. AID IN INVESTIGATING THE JESUIT MURDERS
We facilitated the travel of three private U.S. pathologists
to review the official autopsies; they were satisfied and
found no evidence of torture.
In response to President Cristiani's request, we sent two
USG experts to assist the investigation. The FBI is also
providing forensic analysis in the U.S. We stand ready to
provide additional assistance as needed.
At the request of the Spanish and French governments and the
Salvadoran catholic church, we gave humanitarian parole to a
woman who said she witnessed the crime (Luisa Xerna) and her
family.
We have facilitated polygraphs of Mrs. Cerna to assist in
having as much useful testimony as possible; she has not
been harassed or mistreated in any way.
We have continued to emphasize to the Salvadoran government
the importance of a full and prompt investigation.
President Cristiani has pledged to prosecute whomever is
responsible.
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ARA Press Guidance
December 11, 1989
EL SALVADOR: JESUIT WITNESS
Q: Comment on Rivera Damas' allegations that U.S. officials
"brainwashed" witness to Jesuits' slaying?
A: WE ABSOLUTELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY DENY ANY ALLEGATION THAT U.S.
OFFICIALS MISTREATED THE WITNESS. SINCE THE TERRIBLE KILLINGS
TOOK PLACE, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY MINSINFORMED AND UNSUBSTANTIATED
STATEMENTS BY INDIVIDUALS IN POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY. THE
ARCHBISHOP HAS NOT BEEN GIVEN THE CORRECT FACTS IN THIS CASE.
-- WE HAVE A CLEAR COMMITMENT TO FIND THE KILLERS OF FATHER
ELLACURIA AND THE OTHERS.
-- AS WE PROMISED PRESIDENT CRISTIANI AND THE SALVADORAN
PEOPLE, WE ARE DOING EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO HELP THE SALVADORANS
FIND THE KILLERS AND BRING THEM TO JUSTICE.
--- WE EXPECT THIS CASE TO BE INVESTIGATED FULLY AND PROMPTLY,
AND THAT THOSE IMPLICATED BY THE INVESTIGATION BE PROSECUTED. WE
HAVE MADE THIS ENTIRELY CLEAR TO PRESIDENT CRISTIANI AND THE ARMED
FORCES. IT WOULD MAKE NO SENSE FOR US TO DISCREDIT A WITNESS.
Q: Precisely how was she treated?
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A: THE WITNESS WAS BROUGHT TO THE UNITED STATES BECAUSE SHE, THE
CHURCH, AND THE SPANISH AND FRENCH AMBASSADORS REQUESTED THAT SHE
BE BROUGHT HERE.
-- SHE WAS KEPT AT U.S. GOVERNMENT EXPENSE IN A HOTEL. THIS
WAS FULLY COORDINATED WITH THE JESUIT COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED
STATES. THE JESUITS COULD SEE HER AT ANY TIME THEY WISHED. AT
THE CONCLUSION OF HER QUESTIONING, SHE WAS TURNED OVER TO THE
JESUITS.
-- SHE AND HER FAMILY WERE GIVEN HUMANITARIAN PAROLE IN THE
UNITED STATES.
Q: Did a Salvadoran interrogate her?
A: THE HEAD OF THE SALVADORAN SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE UNIT, A
MILITARY OFFICER, TOOK THE WITNESS' STATEMENT. A U.S. OFFICIAL
OBSERVED ALL THESE INTERVIEWS.
Q: Did she have a lawyer?
A: NO. SHE IS NOT A SUSPECT. THE PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW WAS
TO DETERMINE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ABOUT WHAT SHE KNEW.
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Q: Was she polygraphed?
A: YES, SHE TOOK AT LEAST SIX POLYGRAPHS OVER THREE DAYS.
Q: What did the interviews and polygraphs reveal?
A: THE WITNESS OFFERED THREE DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF WHAT SHE HAD
SEEN AND HEARD OF THE CRIME. WE BELIEVE THE WITNESS WAS NERVOUS
BECAUSE OF THE STRESS OF HER SITUATION AND HER DISCOMFORT WITH
BEING UPROOTED FROM EL SALVADOR. THIS MAY EXPLAIN THE
FLUCTUATIONS IN HER STORY.
Q: Did U.S. or Salvadoran officials intimidate her?
A: ABSOLUTELY NOT. WE TRIED TO MAKE HER FEEL SAFE AND SECURE AND
TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH SHE FELT THAT SHE COULD DISCUSS
FREELY WHAT SHE HAD SEEN. AS A WITNESS TO A CRIME, SHE WAS
INTERVIEWED EXTENSIVELY BY THE FBI AND THE SALVADORAN INVESTIGATOR
FROM THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE UNIT. WE REPEAT, SHE CAME TO THE
UNITED STATES AT HER CWN REQUEST AND WAS QUESTIONED AT THE REQUEST
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-- WE EXTENDED EVERY COURTESY TO HER, INCLUDING HUMANITARIAN
PAROLE, A PLACE =0 STAY, AND SECURITY. THE CHURCH WAS GIVEN TOTAL
ACCESS TO HER, AND NEVER COMPLAINED OF HER TREATMENT.
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