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McGroarty/Dooley
April 2, 1991
8:25 am
[KAIFU]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
STATEMENT FOLLOWING MEETING WITH
PRIME MINISTER KAIFU
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 4, 1991
X:00 pm??
Mr. Prime Minister, a little more than one year ago, we met
in Palm Springs. Since that time, we have witnessed a world of
change -- events that will shape the world we live in for years,
even decades, to come. We stand at the end of one era and on the
threshold of the next. With change comes new challenges -- for
both our nations -- with global implications for growth,
stability and peace. //
Our success in shaping this new world depends to a very
great extent on the ability of our two nations to work in common
purpose. So let me focus for a moment on the very real progress
we've made since last year's meeting in Palm Springs:
We've moved to ease trade tensions. In the past year --
working together in the Structural Impediments Initiative -- we
have resolved significant trade disputes. We have made solid
progress in the area of telecommunications, supercomputers,
alm Houston springs
satellites and forest products. We need to move ahead now in
construction, semiconductors and other areas. Today, Mr. Prime
The
Minister, let us reaffirm our commitment to bring down barriers
to free and fair trade -- and build on the open exchange that
benefit both our nations. //
Michael Wilson 4400
546-4400
2
Our efforts to expand free trade have translated into real
results. In 1990, the U.S. trade deficit with Japan fell for the
third straight year. American exports to Japan continued to rise
-- up more than 70% since 1987.
Mr. Prime Minister, together, our two nations account for
40% of the world's overall economic output. We share a special
responsibility to maintain and strengthen the multi-lateral
trading system. Japan and the U.S. can be powerful forces for
global prosperity. But we cannot act as catalysts for growth in
a world system where free market forces are in retreat. That is
why the success of the Uruguay Round trade talks is critical.
Along with other nations, Japan and the U.S. must continue to
urge the elimination of counter-productive trade barriers in all
areas --including agriculture. And once again, I call on the
U.S. Congress to take decisive action. Send a clear signal that
America stand for free trade by extending Fast Track Authority.
Trade is just one dimension of our relationship. Last year,
our two nations marked the 30th anniversary of our Mutual
Security Treaty. Our commitment to common defense has never been
stronger -- and yet here, too, our longstanding alliance
continues to adjust to new challenges and new realities. Just
this January -- in keeping with its growing economic wherewithal
-- Japan has agreed to increase its already significant share of
the costs as host nation to American forces.
Let me be clear: The United States welcomes the broadest
possible participation by Japan in world affairs. In the past
3
year, we've seen a significant easing of tensions in Europe. I
call on Japan to join with us in seeking solutions to regional
conflicts that threaten stability in the Pacific. //
And I thank Japan as a key member of the coalition that
triumphed over the forces of aggression in the Persian Gulf. For
the first time, Japan took part in a multinational peacekeeping
effort -- and provided a level of financial support to OPERATION
DESERT STORM exceeded only by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. //
Mr. Prime Minister, for more than forty years Japan and the
United States have been partners -- partners in democracy,
partners in prosperity, partners in peace. // I am convinced
that our meeting today proves that this partnership remains
strong -- that together we will constitute a source of stability,
now and into the next century.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 3, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW TS
FROM:
DAN McGROARTY
SUBJECT:
STATEMENT FOLLOWING MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER
KAIFU
I. SUMMARY
On Thursday, April 4, you and Prime Minister Kaifu will
make statements following your meetings in Newport Beach,
California.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks highlight the progress in trade disputes
that has been made in the past year between the U.S. and
Japan, and the hope that even more can be accomplished this
year. They also emphasize the long strategic relationship
between our two nations, and thank the Japanese for their
support in the multinational coalition against Iraq.
###
McGroarty/Dooley
April 2, 1991
5:00 pm
[KAIFU]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING MEETING WITH
PRIME MINISTER KAIFU
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 4, 1991
3:45 pm
Mr. Prime Minister, I think back to when we met in Palm
Springs last March. One year -- and a world of change. Since
then, we closed the last chapter on the Cold War. We built a
coalition that rescued a tiny nation from a terrible fate -- we
defended an ideal that is good and right and just. //
But our work is far from finished. With change comes new
challenges -- for both our nations -- with global implications
for growth, stability and peace. //
Our success in shaping this new world depends to a very
great extent on the ability of our two nations to work in common
purpose. So let me focus for a moment on the very real progress
we've made since last year's meeting in Palm Springs:
We've moved to ease trade tensions. In the past year we
have resolved significant trade disputes. We've made solid
progress -- opening new markets to satellites, telecommunications
and wood products. We need to move ahead now in construction
services, autos and auto parts, semiconductors and other areas.
We need to prove that our efforts under the Structural
Impediments Initiative produce real results. After all, SII
remains our best hope of fending off those who advocate managed
trade between our nations.
2
Today, Mr. Prime Minister, let us reaffirm our commitment to
tear down the walls to free and fair trade -- and build on the
open exchange that helps both our nations. //
Our efforts to expand free trade have produced real results.
In 1990, the U.S. trade deficit with Japan fell for the third
straight year. American exports to Japan continued to rise -- up
more than 75% since 1987. In fact, many Americans would be
surprised to learn that Japan buys more goods from the U.S. per
capita than we buy from Japan.
Mr. Prime Minister, together, our two nations account for 40
percent of the world's overall economic output. We share a
special responsibility to maintain and strengthen the multi-
lateral trading system. Japan and the U.S. are powerful forces
for global prosperity. But we cannot promote continued growth in
a world system where free market forces are in retreat. That is
why the success of the Uruguay Round trade talks is critical.
Along with other nations, Japan and the U.S. must assume strong
leadership roles in knocking down barriers to free trade in all
areas --including agriculture. And once again, I call on the
U.S. Congress to take decisive action. Send a clear signal that
America stands for free trade by extending Fast Track procedures.
Trade is just one dimension of our relationship. Last year,
our two nations marked the 30th anniversary of our Mutual
Security Treaty. Our commitment to common defense has never been
stronger -- and yet here, too, our longstanding alliance
continues to adjust to new challenges and new realities. Just
3
this January -- in keeping with its growing economic might --
Japan agreed to increase its share of the costs as host nation to
American forces.
Let me be clear: The United States welcomes the broadest
possible participation by Japan in world affairs. In the past
year, we've seen a significant easing of tensions in Europe. I
call on Japan to join with us in seeking solutions to regional
conflicts that threaten stability in the Pacific. //
And I thank Japan as a key member of the coalition that
triumphed over the forces of aggression in the Persian Gulf. For
the first time, Japan contributed to a multinational peacekeeping
effort -- and it is providing a substantial level of financial
support for OPERATION DESERT STORM. //
Mr. Prime Minister, I welcome your visit. / We must do all
we can to build public support for our relationship and to
promote contacts of every kind between the American and Japanese
people. Just this last year, your distinguished former Foreign
Minister Abe announced the creation of a new foundation to
promote exchanges that bring together academics and artists, that
encourage tourism and travel. Contacts of this kind strengthen
the ties between us -- not as two nations separated by a vast
ocean, but as two peoples united by common interests and shared
ideals.
For more than forty years Japan and the United States have
been partners -- partners in democracy, partners in prosperity,
partners in peace. // I am convinced that our meeting today
i
4
proves that this partnership remains strong -- that together we
will constitute a source of stability, now and into the next
century.
# # #
McGroarty/Dooley
April 2, 1991
5:00 pm
[KAIFU]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
STATEMENT FOLLOWING MEETING WITH
PRIME MINISTER KAIFU
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 4, 1991
X:00 pm?? 3:45 pm
March3,1990
Mr. Prime Minister, I think back to when we met in Palm
Springs last March. One year -- and a world of change. Since
then, we closed the last chapter on the Cold War. We built a
coalition that rescued a tiny nation from a terrible fate -- we
defended an ideal that is good and right and just. //
But our work is far from finished. With change comes new
challenges -- for both our nations -- with global implications
for growth, stability and peace. //
Our success in shaping this new world depends to a very
great extent on the ability of our two nations to work in common
purpose. So let me focus for a moment on the very real progress
we've made since last year's meeting in Palm Springs:
We've moved to ease trade tensions. In the past year --
working together in the Structural Impediments Initiative -- we
have resolved significant trade disputes. We've made solid
progress -- opening new markets to supercomputers, satellites,
wood
telecommunications and forest products. We need to move ahead
now in construction, semiconductors and other areas. Today, Mr.
Prime Minister, let us reaffirm our commitment to tear down the
walls to free and fair trade -- and build on the open exchange
that helps both our nations. //
2
Our efforts to expand free trade have produced real results.
In 1990, the U.S. trade deficit with Japan fell for the third
USTR
straight year. American exports to Japan continued to rise -- up
Lewis 5071
75%
more than 70% since 1987.
Mr. Prime Minister, together, our two nations account for
40% of the world's overall economic output. We share a special
USTR
responsibility to maintain and strengthen the multi-lateral
trading system. Japan and the U.S. can be powerful forces for
global prosperity. But we cannot promote continued growth in a
world system where free market forces are in retreat. That is
why the success of the Uruguay Round trade talks is critical.
Along with other nations, Japan and the U.S. must continue to
urge the elimination of counter-productive trade barriers in all
areas --including agriculture. And once again, I call on the
U.S. Congress to take decisive action. Send a clear signal that
America stands for free trade by extending Fast Track Authority. Procedures
Trade is just one dimension of our relationship. Last year,
our two nations marked the 30th anniversary of our Mutual
Paal
Security Treaty. Our commitment to common defense has never been
5744
stronger -- and yet here, too, our longstanding alliance
continues to adjust to new challenges and new realities. Just
this January -- in keeping with its growing economic might --
Japan agreed to increase its share of the costs as host nation to
American forces.
Let me be clear: The United States welcomes the broadest
possible participation by Japan in world affairs. In the past
3
year, we've seen a significant easing of tensions in Europe. I
call on Japan to join with us in seeking solutions to regional
conflicts that threaten stability in the Pacific. //
And I thank Japan as a key member of the coalition that
triumphed over the forces of aggression in the Persian Gulf. For
Japan
the first time, Japan took part in a multinational peacekeeping
effort -- and provided a level of financial support to OPERATION
Poal
DESERT STORM exceeded only by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. //
Mr. Prime Minister, I welcome your visit. / We must do all
we can to promote contacts of every kind between America and
Japan -- exchanges that bring together academics and artists,
that encourage tourism and travel. Contacts that strengthen the
ties between us -- not as two nations separated by a vast ocean,
but as two peoples united by common interests and shared ideals.
For more than forty years Japan and the United States have
been partners -- partners in democracy, partners in prosperity,
partners in peace. // I am convinced that our meeting today
proves that this partnership remains strong -- that together we
will constitute a source of stability, now and into the next
century.
# # #
Dong Paal
5746
DRAFT PRESS STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Following His Meeting with
Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu
April 4, 1991
Newport Beach, California
Just over a year ago, Prime Minister Kaifu and I met in
Palm Springs to launch a process designed to achieve a
breakthrough in our economic dealings and move the US-Japan
relationship to a new era of global cooperation. Our two
nations, which account for 40% of the world's economic output,
have the resources and the talent to do enormous good for peace
and development - - if we develop ways of coordinating our
international efforts.
I said in Palm Springs - and I know that the Prime
Minister agrees with me --- that by working together, in
partnership, the United States and Japan have the opportunity
to lead not only our two peoples, but the whole world, into a
new century of unprecedented security and economic progress. I
said then, and I will repeat it now, that if we are to achieve
the full promise of our relationship, our economic ties must
rest on a solid foundation of reciprocity and openness ) And
we
must ensure that there exists in both countries broad popular
support for the relationship.
Over the past year, we have moved successfully to implement
the vision that we outlined at Palm Springs. Let me now give
you a brief report of the progress we have achieved during the
past months:
-2-
-- In 1990 our trade deficit fell for the third straight
year. U.S. exports to Japan -- our second best market -- also
continued their upward climb. Since 1987 our exports to Japan
export
have increased by over 70%. In fact, most Americans will be
use
surprised to learn that today Japan buys more products from us,
per capita, than we buy from Japan.
)
-- We achieved a solid report last June in the Structural
Impediments Initiative -- a broad-ranging set of discussions
designed to deal with the fundamental domestic sources of
tension in our economic relations. We established a follow-on
trade
mechanism for SII, and we resolved our outstanding Super-301
and other trade problems in a true spirit of cooperation.
-- In June last year, we welcomed to Washington an
security
outstanding Japanese statesman, former Foreign Minister Abe, to
celebrate the 30th anniversary of our Mutual Security Treaty.
That treaty has been -- and will continue to be -- the
foundation of our relationship and the cornerstone of peace and
prosperity throughout the Pacific region.
-- When Mr. Abe visited Washington, he also announced the
creation of a new $350 million fund to promote greater
educational and cultural interchange between the American and
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Japanese people and strengthen the "human side" of our
relationship.
-3-
-- We signed a new agreement in January of this year on
host nation support that ensures the continued effectiveness of
our defense cooperation. Japan, which now provides support at
the level of $60,000 per each U.S. serviceman stationed in the
of ?
country, will increase this level of support to $100,000 per
serviceman. Over the next five years, it will provide as much
as $17 billion in support for our forces stationed in Japan.
-- And around the world, the United States and Japan have
continued to work together, each bringing its own talents and
strengths to our global partnership.
Indeed, Japan's steadfast political support and generous
financial assistance to the multinational effort to liberate
Kuwait and restore peace in the Gulf region must be clearly
recognized. For the first time, Japan contributed to a
Desert
multinational peacekeeping effort carried out under the
Shorm
resolutions of the UN Security Council, and Japan's level of
support was exceeded only by the financial contributions of
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Japan played -- and will continue to
play -- an important role in the Gulf crisis, and I want
everyone to know that we appreciate it.
***
Today the Prime Minister and I have met in another
beautiful city in California, on the shore of the peaceful
ocean that unites our two countries. We came together in a
spirit of reaffirmation.
-4-
As friends, allies, and partners, we have reaffirmed:
-- That we continue to recognize the vital importance of
our two countries to each other, and the importance of our
relationship to the world;
-- That we will continue to work in a spirit of cooperation
to strengthen and improve our economic relationship, enhance
repet.
the effectiveness of world economic institutions, and promote
global prosperity;
-- That we will work for the strongest possible public
support for our relationship, and strengthen the "human side"
of our ties through greater educational, cultural, and
people-to-people exchanges;
-- That at a time of profound change in the world, our
Security
defense relationship is more important than ever to global
security, and we shall steadfastly hold to it;
-- And that as two of the world's greatest democracies and
economies -- with shared values and over four decades of trust
and cooperation between us -- we will continue to work as
partners around the globe.
-5-
Let there be no doubt about it -- the United States
welcomes and encourages the broadest possible participation by
Japan in world affairs. Japan's active participation will
sec.
contribute greatly -- indeed, it is essential -- to the New
World Order that we are working to establish.
***
Today the Prime Minister and I looked to the future, as we
continue our progress on the road to building a global
partnership.
Once again, we have our work cut out for us.
-- There is no more urgent task than ensuring the success
of the Uruguay trade round. As the world's two largest trading
nations, the United States and Japan have a special
responsibility to maintain and strengthen the multilateral
trading system. The United States remains committed to
achieving an ambitious package of agreements in all areas,
including agriculture.
And I call again on the Congress to
approve my request for Fast Track Authority, so our negotiators
can bring to the American people agreements that will
strengthen our economic competitiveness and enhance the ability
of US business and agriculture to thrive in the global
marketplace.
-6-
-- We must continue, in the "Spirit of Palm Springs", to
resolve trade and investment problems in a spirit of
cooperation. We are looking for progress in construction,
semiconductors, and other areas, and we need to ensure that
when our SII officials meet again in May, they produce another
solid round of progress in achieving results in both countries.
-- Together with American and Japanese business, we must
continue our progress in reducing our trade deficit and
increasing our exports to Japan. For our part, we are prepared
export
to do so. This week, Secretary of Commerce Mosbacher is in
Japan leading a mission of American CEO's from highly
competitive American firms that are committed to success in the
Japanese marketplace. And we will be increasing the staff of
our Foreign Commercial Service in Japan by one-third, to
provide even greater front-line support to our export efforts.
Continued US-Japan cooperation will also bring benefits to
the rest of the world:
{
-- Let us continue to work together, with our other
partners, to achieve a durable political settlement in Cambodia
and reconciliation and growth for all the peoples of Indochina;
-7-
-- Let us continue to work together, and with our neighbors
in the region, to build APEC as the forum for economic
cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region;
-- Let us continue to work together to reduce in tensions
in Asia and bring to the people of the region the same benefits
that we have seen from the end of the Cold War in Europe. In
this connection, let me say that we sincerely hope that
President Gorbachev's visit to Japan this month will lead to an
improvement in Japan's relationship with the Soviet Union.
-- Finally, let us continue to work together as partners
around the world -- to secure a new era of peace,
reconciliation and development in the Middle East, and to
promote democracy and development in Latin America, Eastern
Europe, Africa, and Asia.
***
Toshiki, it is always good to see you. Last week, I took
an early morning walk to view the cherry blossoms in
Washington. To all Americans, those trees -- a gift from your
country almost 80 years ago -- are an enduring symbol of the
friendship between our two countries. But we also remember the
frail and transient beauty of their blossoms, described in the
Japanese poem: "Life is short, like the three-day glory of the
cherry blossom." The relationship between our countries,
however, must not be like those cherry blossoms, as beautiful
as they may be. Ours is relationship that we must ensure
endures as we approach the 21st century.
*
text of poem for interpreter:
"Yo no naka wa
Mikka minu ma ni
Sakura kana"
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / Mar. 3
stroyed their cash,
Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater
Nomination of John C. Foltz To Be
and their drugs.
on the President's Meeting With Prime
Administrator of the Federal Grain
ers have been extra-
ates and now face
Minister Toshiki Kaifu of Japan in
Inspection Service
trooms in Miami, in
Palm Springs, California
March 2, 1990
San Francisco. The
March 2, 1990
ay not be over yet,
The President today announced his inten-
abered. And we're
The President and Prime Minister Kaifu
tion to nominate John C. Foltz to be Ad-
light on the supply
met for approximately 1 hour this after-
ministrator of the Federal Grain Inspection
noon. Their meeting began with a brief
Service, Department of Agriculture. He
nor mention it, but
one-on-one session, followed by a plenary.
would succeed W. Kirk Miller.
home, my adminis-
In their private session, the President and
Since 1979 Mr. Foltz has served as execu-
I the Los Angeles
the Prime Minister took the opportunity to
tive director of the Ohio Grain and Feed
of the nation's five
reaffirm the close and friendly bilateral re-
Association in Worthington, OH. Prior to
ffic areas," a desig-
lationship of the two countries, and the
this he served as chief of the division of
reased Federal en-
growing significance of their global partner-
markets at the Ohio Department of Agricul-
ture, 1977-1978; Assistant Administrator for
or the region. And
ship. The President congratulated the
Prime Minister on his recent electoral victo-
Market Development at the Foreign Agri-
nd bless these Con-
cultural Service, 1976; Deputy Under Secre-
supporting our ef-
ry. The President noted that the pillars of
tary for Legislative Affairs at the Depart-
proved funding for
the relationship are the U.S.-Japanese secu-
ment of Agriculture, 1973-1975; deputy di-
osecutors, and new
rity relationship, the global partnership, and
rector for agriculture for the Committee to
or to catch, convict,
the bilateral economic relationship.
Re-elect the President, 1972; Director of
nost dangerous drug
The plenary session was devoted to a dis-
Congressional Relations for the Cost of
also needs to act,
cussion of security issues of common con-
Living Council in the Executive Office of
W anticrime propos-
cern. The President and the Prime Minister
the President, 1971; legislative assistant in
rovide tough laws to
m. Working togeth-
noted the mutual benefits that the security
the Office of the Secretary at the Depart-
ment of Agriculture, 1969-1971; and staff
defeat this scourge.
relationship brings to both countries and
member and manager of public relations
er victories through
noted that it continues to be the best guar-
for the Future Farmers of America, 1958-
e. And we will win
antee for stability and prosperity in the Pa-
1968.
use we must. Just 2
cific region. The President stated that the
Mr. Foltz graduated from Ohio State Uni-
adjustments the United States is contem-
in Orange County,
versity (B.S., 1955; M.S., 1971). He was born
ver, carrying nearly
plating in its defense posture in the Pacific
February 23, 1933, in West Lafayette, OH.
area will not affect either deterrence or sta-
And thanks to your
Mr. Foltz served in the U.S. Navy, 1955-
S efforts, four mil-
bility, nor its commitment to its Asian allies.
1957. Mr. Foltz is married, has two chil-
The two leaders discussed the issue of
t value of $30 mil-
dren, and resides in Worthington, OH.
ir kids. And that is
burden sharing, noting the need for suitable
nination. And let no
arrangements for balanced cost sharing.
The President reaffirmed the United States
tment we have in
support for the Northern Territories issue,
Remarks Following Discussions With
e White House has
Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu of Japan
ack house. And the
and noted that Secretary Baker had raised
the subject during his Moscow ministerial
in Palm Springs, California
e'll accept is uncon-
and that the U.S. would continue to raise
March 3, 1990
the Territories with the Soviet Union.
warm greeting. God
The President. Well, I was very pleased to
the fight. And God
welcome my friend, the Prime Minister of
The President emphasized that this
of America. Thank
Japan, here to Palm Springs for 2 days of
summit should lay the conceptual frame-
very useful and far-reaching discussions
work through which the two countries
about the critically important relationship
ke at 12:35 p.m. in
could realize the full potential of the al-
between the United States and Japan. In
In his opening re-
ready close bilateral relationship. The
the first instance, I wanted to see Prime
im Everett, quarter-
Prime Minister stressed the importance to
Minister Kaifu again and extend personally
es Rams; entertainer
coordinate our policies and tackle the issues
my congratulations for his victory in the
for Chuck Norris.
from the standpoint of mutual cooperation.
recent elections. I also want to express my
353
Mar. 3 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
very high regard and admiration for the
Minister Kaifu, as did Secretary of Defense
outstanding leadership he has given his
Cheney during that successful visit of his to
country and his party since he was pro-
Tokyo, that the United States is, and will
pelled into office just 6 months ago. We
remain, a Pacific power; that the United
first met last September, and in the inter-
States attaches great importance-the
vening months we've seen some of the most
greatest importance to its security and po-
momentous changes in recent world histo-
litical alliance with Japan; and that our two
ry. It is important that the leaders of the
countries must continue to strengthen our
United States and Japan come together and
defense cooperation. At a time of great
review the entire scope of their relationship
change in the world, our treaty of mutual
at this time of profound change in the
cooperation and security has become even
world.
more important to ensuring continued
There are three things that are very clear
peace and prosperity as democracy and free
to me: that our relationship with Japan will
markets spread across Asia and the Pacific.
become even more important to us and to
We also discussed our economic relation-
the world in the coming decades; that Japan
ship-one of the most broad-ranging and
is moving rapidly to assume a leading role
complex set of commercial and financial
in the world, as was evident in Prime Minis-
interactions in the entire world. There are
ter Kaifu's recent trip to Eastern Europe
many economic areas in which we have
and the nearly $2 billion in assistance that
close cooperation. I think of the Third
he pledged to the nations of Poland and
World debt problems, economic policy co-
Hungary; and that no matter where we
ordination-collaborated there. And we re-
look around the world-from Eastern
affirm our commitment to that process, in-
Europe to Panama to Cambodia-the
United States and Japan are working to-
cluding cooperation in exchange markets.
We must also remember that Japan is the
gether to promote political and economic
transformations that will strengthen democ-
second largest market in the world for our
racies and market economies.
manufacturers, and the largest market in
Our meetings these 2 days were not
the world for our farmers. Our exports to
formal negotiations. This has been an op-
Japan already total $44 billion-only
portunity to come together and take stock
Canada buys more from us-and our ex-
of the entire range of our dealings-from
ports to Japan are going up faster than our
security, to economics and trade, to foreign
sales to the rest of the world. The Prime
policy-and to talk about where we're
Minister and his government are very
going, together, as we move toward the
aware of the mood and concern in this
21st century. We talked about how we can
country about the continuing impediments
expand even further our global partnership.
to further growth of our trade relationship.
I believe that in the coming years we have
Even with that 18-percent growth in our
a unique and challenging opportunity to
exports to Japan last year, we still have a
expand even further our cooperation on
$49 billion bilateral trade deficit. Make no
international issues across the board; to
mistake about it: I want to see that deficit
strengthen the political "trialogue" among
come down, not by restricting our markets
the United States, Japan, and our European
or managing trade but by further increasing
allies; to expand our aid cooperation to em-
our exports to Japan. And so, in the coming
brace a larger effort aimed at promoting
months, our common task must be to fur-
economic and social development in the
ther open markets and expand trade.
Third World; and to think about how Japan
In addition to increasing our exports to
can more fully play a leading role in the
Japan, our other key task is to ensure the
world's political and economic institutions.
success of the Structural Impediments Initi-
We talked about developments of recent
ative that we launched last summer. We're
months in Europe and in U.S.-Soviet rela-
facing some important deadlines, and the
tionships. And I believe that we're agreed
Prime Minister and I are calling on our offi-
that our two countries must work closely
cials to redouble their efforts to achieve
together to promote the same kind of posi-
meaningful interim and final results. We
tive changes in Asia. I reaffirmed to Prime
must make the SII, the Structural Impedi-
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cretary of Defense
ments Initiative, and our other trade discus-
that I was able to share fundamental
essful visit of his to
sions a success. We must put our economic
thoughts with you through in-depth ex-
States is, and will
relationship on a solid foundation if we're to
change of views. I value very highly the
; that the United
achieve the full promise of our relationship.
careful but bold initiatives taken by the
importance-the
We feel that we presented some valid ideas
President to foster desirable changes in the
S security and po-
about removing structural impediments in
East-West relations and to promote arms
; and that our two
Japan that will improve market access and
control and disarmament negotiations. I am
to strengthen our
reduce our trade imbalances, and we look
determined that Japan must share responsi-
a time of great
forward to the Japanese response. But let's
bility from the standpoint of its being one
r treaty of mutual
face it, these talks are a two-way street. We
of the countries who are responsible for
has become even
Americans must increase our savings,
maintaining and strengthening international
reduce our budget deficit, provide more in-
suring continued
order.
emocracy and free
centive for our investors, strengthen our
educational system, focus on producing
During my recent visit to Europe, I have
ia and the Pacific.
goods of the highest quality. So, our task is
pledged in concrete terms support to the
economic relation-
to make the American economy even
East European countries who are seeking to
broad-ranging and
stronger and even more competitive, and
establish freedom and democracy and intro-
cial and financial
duce market economies. On the German
that is a task for America, not for Japan.
world. There are
So, Mr. Prime Minister, I am delighted
reunification issue, the President explained
which we have
that we had this opportunity to discuss all
to me that he conveyed the U.S. position to
nk of the Third
these matters. I am confident that during
the Federal Republic of Germany at the
onomic policy co-
our time here together, we have launched a
recent meeting between the President and
here. And we re-
process that will continue throughout 1990
Chancellor Kohl concerning the adherence
0 that process, in-
and the coming years-a process that will
of the unified Germany to NATO and the
xchange markets.
create a breakthrough relationship and lead
continued presence of U.S. forces on
that Japan is the
to an era of even greater cooperation be-
German soil. I expressed my appreciation
the world for our
tween our two countries. Together, we
for his explanation and expressed my admi-
largest market in
must master our problems and expand our
ration for the efforts by the President. The
S. Our exports to
opportunities. By working together, in part-
President and I exchanged views on the
;44 billion-only
nership, the United States and Japan have
Asia-Pacific situation, and we shared the
us-and our ex-
the chance to lead not only our two peoples
view that the diplomacy of new thinking of
up faster than our
but the whole world into a new era of
the Soviet Union needs to be actively ap-
world. The Prime
peace, freedom, and prosperity. So, Mr.
plied in this region as well, and that it is
nment are very
Prime Minister-Toshiki, my friend, thank
important for both Japan and the U.S. to
concern in this
you for coming. And I wish you a safe jour-
endeavor together to ensure the political
ling impediments
ney home. May you have great success in
stability and economic prosperity of this
rade relationship.
your efforts in the coming months. You
region.
it growth in our
have our full support.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of
we still have a
The Prime Minister. George, thank you
the conclusion of the Japan-U.S. security
deficit. Make no
very much, first of all, for your warm re-
treaty. Recognizing the roles played by the
to see that deficit
marks. I would also, first of all, like to ex-
Japan-U.S. security arrangement for peace
cting our markets
press my appreciation for the heartwarming
and stability of Japan as well as the Asia-
further increasing
hospitality extended to me by you, George,
Pacific region, I, together with the Presi-
so, in the coming
and Mrs. Bush. I am particularly pleased to
dent, confirmed the increasing importance
: must be to fur-
have had the opportunity to come together
of the treaty into the future. Furthermore,
>and trade.
in scenic Palm Springs and to discuss issues
the President and I share the view that the
g our exports to
at such length that our two countries face
Japan-U.S. security arrangements continue
is to ensure the
and that relate to peace and prosperity of
to be the important basis of Japan-U.S. co-
npediments Initi-
the world.
operation in the search for peace through
st summer. We're
My meeting with you was a meaningful
deterrence and dialog at the time of the
eadlines, and the
opportunity to discuss coordination between
evolution of the new international situation.
calling on our offi-
Japan and the United States as we move
I value the continued role of the United
fforts to achieve
into a new era of turbulent international
States in this vision as a Pacific power
final results. We
situation in search of a new order based on
which is irreplaceable by any other country.
tructural Impedi-
freedom and democracy. I am fully satisfied
I expressed to the President my determina-
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tion to extend the cooperation required to
ognition of the importance of consolidating
Ja
witl
secure the continued smooth operation of
our bilateral relations to be the constructive
the Japan-U.S. security arrangements, in-
cooperation. In this context, we shared the
in t
recognition that it is important and neces-
min
cluding host nation support for U.S. forces
in Japan.
sary to further strengthen and expand the
ners
With regard to Japan-U.S. economic rela-
constructive relations in the 1990's, includ-
the
tions, the President and I agreed to con-
ing educational and cultural exchanges, sci-
geot
tinuously enhance our relations with the
ence and technology cooperation, and two-
Pres
understanding that the sound development
way technology transfers.
you.
of economic relations between our two
U.S.-Japan relations of today, transcend-
La
countries is indispensable to the develop-
ing our bilateral framework, have acquired
Geoi
ment of not only our economies but that of
the significance of a global partnership with
won
the world economy. Although negative as-
responsibilities for tasks facing the world.
a pre
pects of the issues and problems in our bi-
The President and I welcome that the
leave
lateral economic relations tend to be em-
Japan-U.S. global partnership is bearing spe-
time
phasized, as the President said with pro-
cific fruit in such a broad range of fields as
raise
found insight, the two markets are extreme-
a response to regional problems, the man-
time
ly large for each of us and our economies
agement of world economy, economic coop-
landir
are moving in the right directions, due to
eration for developing countries and debt
Toky
the adjustment efforts in the past several
problems, environment, drugs, and the
this n
years. Both the U.S. budget deficit and
fight against international terrorism. On the
tural
Japan's current surplus are being reduced,
problem of drugs in particular, I highly ap-
The
and their ratios to GNP have been halved.
preciate the series of initiatives of the Presi-
That \
However, the imbalances are still very
large, and we should continue to work
dent and the courageous determination
harder. The SII is extremely important to
shown at the Cartagena drug summit. I ex-
Note:
consolidate this positive trend. I am deter-
pressed my determination to the President
the M
ister 1
mined to firmly tackle structural reforms of
that Japan will actively participate in the
international efforts to eradicate illicit
marks
Japan as one of the top priorities of my new
Cabinet with a view to improving the qual-
drugs.
ity of Japanese life with further stress on
I conveyed my intention to the President
the consumer-oriented economy. I hope
to promptly implement concrete measures
that the U.S., on its part, will promote struc-
in support of the democratic government in
The P
tural adjustment as the President has just
Nicaragua and my belief that an early eco-
Follov
said. I told the President of my determina-
nomic recovery is important for the stabili-
Minist
tion to maintain such policies as expansion
zation of Panama. I expressed Japan's posi-
Palm {
of domestic demand, the improvement of
tion that Japan would look into economic
assistance for the reconstruction of the
March
market access, and deregulation.
The President and I agreed that both
region as the peace process in Central
Japan and the U.S. will make the maximum
America progresses. The development of
Japan-1
efforts for the early solution of pending
the South Africa situation contains the possi-
issues in the spirit of cooperation and joint
bility towards dismantling apartheid. The
Q. M
the Pri
efforts between our two countries. The
President and I agreed that Japan and the
President expressed that Japan and the U.S.
U.S. will continue to consult with each
political
in trade
have worked closely in dealing with debt
other on how to eliminate apartheid.
concessi
problems and economic policy coordination
This year marks the final year of the Uru-
The P
and reaffirmed his commitment, including
guay round. The President and I agreed
which I
cooperation in exchange markets. The
that the successful conclusions of the negoti-
can tell
President's statement convinces me to
ations is extremely important for the fight
make maximum efforts for Japan-U.S. coop-
against protectionism and for the construc-
opportui
tion of the basis for the continued progress
ly frank
eration in these areas, including in ex-
one-on-o
change markets. Having in mind that our
of the world economy as we move toward
sat next
solid bilateral relations are indispensable to
the 21st century. The President and I reaf-
the future stability and prosperity of the
firmed our convictions that we should close-
portunity
the discu
world, the President and I shared the rec-
ly cooperate for the success of the round.
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / Mar. 3
nce of consolidating
Japan and the United States are faced
Then I heard this statement-we had our
be the constructive
with enormous challenges and opportunities
other talks, too, but I heard this statement
itext, we shared the
in the strong current of history. Having in
today. And I'd say that the Japanese side
nportant and neces-
mind the significance of the Japan-U.S. part-
knows how important it is to move forward,
en and expand the
nership as a foundation for the stability of
and clearly I have a renewed feeling of how
the 1990's, includ-
the world, I am fully determined to coura-
important it is for us to do some of the
ural exchanges, sci-
geously pave the way, together with the
things that they were talking about on this
operation, and two-
President, toward the 21st century. Thank
structural impediment side. So, I can't tell
you.
you in terms of a specific commodity or a
f today, transcend-
Ladies and gentlemen, I understand that
specific date. But we were just talking here,
vork, have acquired
George will stay on here and have a most
and all of us are very pleased with the
al partnership with
wonderful time answering your questions in
frankness as well as the spirit of cooperation
facing the world.
a press conference. I, however, will have to
that I think was reflected by the Prime
welcome that the
leave this spot in order to return home in
Minister's statement.
ship is bearing spe-
time to answer the questions that will be
Q. Do you think he went far enough, sir?
d range of fields as
raised to me in the Diet, and also just in
The President. Well, nobody ever goes far
problems, the man-
time to arrive in Tokyo before the night
enough to do everything exactly the way
ny, economic coop-
landing time limit arrives at 11 p.m. in
we want it. But I think for those who un-
countries and debt
Tokyo. Well, I hope that you will not call
derstand the complexities of this relation-
drugs, and the
this night landing time limit another struc-
ship at this juncture, we got everything out
il terrorism. On the
tural impediment.
of this meeting that we had hoped for. Ob-
ticular, I highly ap-
The President. Thank you very much.
viously, we've got things to do, and clearly
iatives of the Presi-
That was a wonderful statement.
the Japanese side has things to do. I want to
ous determination
say something on that meeting, if I could.
drug summit. I ex-
Note: The President spoke at 1:10 p.m. at
The fact that he came here now-finished a
on to the President
the Morningside Country Club. Prime Min-
tough campaign, just given a big speech to
participate in the
ister Kaifu spoke in Japanese, and his re-
the Diet; indeed, he gets home at 11 p.m.
eradicate illicit
marks were translated by an interpreter.
and has to go to answer questions in the
Diet the very next morning-should be in-
on to the President
terpreted by Americans in this manner,
concrete measures
that the Japanese feel this relationship is
tic government in
very important. And to the Japanese side,
that an early eco-
The President's News Conference
the fact that I invited him when I did
tant for the stabili-
Following Discussions With Prime
should send a very important signal that we
ressed Japan's posi-
Minister Toshiki Kaifu of Japan in
have this right up in the forefront of rela-
ok into economic
Palm Springs, California
tionships that are critical. And I was very
instruction of the
March 3, 1990
grateful that he accepted, in such short
rocess in Central
notice and in a complicated time frame,
e development of
Japan-U.S. Trade
this invitation.
contains the possi-
Q. How confident are you that he can
g apartheid. The
Q. Mr. President, are you satisfied that
produce-
hat Japan and the
the Prime Minister has given a sufficient
The President. Well, he's just won a good
consult with each
political commitment to break the impasse
victory there. He's solidified his party's posi-
: apartheid.
in trade talks? And did he offer any trade
tion. He, himself, emerges as, I would say,
concessions?
al year of the Uru-
dynamic new leader. And so we will simply
ent and I agreed
The President. You heard his statement,
wait and see. But I wish him well.
sions of the negoti-
which I thought was very good. And all I
rtant for the fight
can tell you is we had perhaps the best
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
! for the construc-
opportunity that I've seen to have genuine-
Q. Mr. President, there are reports out of
ontinued progress
ly frank discussions. I met with him in a
Israel that [Prime Minister] Yitzhak Shamir
we move toward
one-on-one yesterday, and then last night
is prepared to accept the U.S. formula for
esident and I reaf-
sat next to him at dinner. So, I had an op-
Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Do you know
it we should close-
portunity to continue the business part of
anything about that, and if so, what shape
cess of the round.
the discussion.
will it take?
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