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01a. Summary
Re: Heads of State Correspondence Summary (2 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
01b. Letter
Prime Minister Schluter to President Bush
8/27/90
(b)(1)
Re: Persian Gulf (1 pp.)
01c. Letter
Minister E.B. de Montille to Jeff Davidow
8/23/90
(b)(1)
Re: Detention of Citizens (2 pp.)
01d. Letter
President Carlos Salinas de Gortari to President Bush
8/21/90
(b)(1)
Re: Spanish (1 pp.)
01e. Cable
Re: Letter to President Bush from Namibian President (2 pp.)
8/24/90
(b)(1)
01f. Letter
Prime Minister Wilfried Martens to President Bush
7/25/90
(b)(1)
Re: French (2 pp.)
01g. Letter
Prime Minister Wilfried Martens to President Bush
7/25/90
(b)(1)
Re: Department of State Translation (2 pp.)
01h. Letter
Prime Minister Chatichai Choonhavan to President Bush
7/17/90
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Re: Thailand (1 pp.)
02a. Summary
Re: Heads of State Correspondence Summary (1 pp.)
n.d.
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Prime Minister Wilfried Marten's to President Bush
9/7
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Prime Minister Wilfried Marten's to President Bush
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Adrian Basora/Meg Lundsager to Brent Scowcroft
9/20/90
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04a. Summary
Re: Heads of State Correspondence Summary (2 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
04b. Cable
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9/21/90
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Prime Minister Manley to President Bush
9/4/90
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04e. Letter
President Kolingba to President Bush
9/12/90
(b)(1)
Re: Central African Republic (1 pp.)
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President Rodrigo Borja to President Bush
8/24/90
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Prime Minister Mulroney to President Bush
9/21/90
(b)(1)
Re: Canada (1 pp.)
05c. Letter
Prime Minister Schluter to President Bush
9/18/90
(b)(1)
Re: Transcript of a letter dated September 18, 1990 from Prime
Minister Poul Schluter to President Bush (1 pp.)
05d. Letter
President Paz Zamora to President Bush
9/18/90
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Re: Spanish (2 pp.)
05e. Letter
President Paz Zamora to President Bush
9/18/90
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Re: Unofficial Translation (2 pp.)
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President Iliescu to President Bush
9/15/90
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Re: Gulf Crisis (1 pp.)
05g. Letter
President Lee Teng-Hui
9/17/90
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President Lee Teng-Hui
9/17/90
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Heads of State Correspondence Summary
Prime Minister Schluter of Denmark - August 27, 1990
(Received August 27)
PM Schluter informs you that he is sending a naval vessel to the
Persian Gulf to assist with the economic sanctions against Iraq.
President de Klerk of South Africa - August 23, 1990
(Received August 27)
President de Klerk supports your efforts to obtain the release of
the U.S. citizens being detained by Iraq and condemns Iraq for
it's actions.
President Salinas of Mexico - August 21, 1990
(Received August 28)
President Salinas proposes that the U.S. and Mexico initiate the
formal process of negotiating a Free Trade Agreement. After
reviewing preliminary reports, he feels that expanding trade and
investment between the two countries will lead to greater
economic prosperity for the U.S. and Mexico. He notes that
Mexico will work toward a successful conclusion of the Uruguay
Round Negotiations.
President Nujoma of Namibia - August 17, 1990
(Received August 27)
President Nujoma appreciates your hospitality during his visit on
June 19. He looks forward to receiving Ambassador Genta Hawkins
Holmes as the first U.S. ambassador to Namibia.
Prime Minister Martens of Belgium - July 25, 1990
(Received August 29)
PM Martens appreciates your letter of June 1 concerning the
Conference of Donors for the benefit of Nicaragua. He hopes that
the success of the Conference will encourage an era of stability
for Nicaragua.
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Prime Minister Chatchai of Thailand - July 17, 1990
(Received August 29)
PM Chatchai appreciates the warm welcome he received during his
recent visit and believes that it will lead to closer cooperation
between the two countries He also hopes that he will soon have
the opportunity to reciprocate the hospitality.
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STATEMINISTERIET
002
6815
STATE STERENT
[ed
Copenhagen, August 27, 1990
THE PRIME MINISTER
PRES NOTED SUMMARY
The Honourable
George Bush
President of the United States of America
Washington D.C.
Dear George,
I think you would like to know that my Government has decided today to
send one of our naval vessels (a corvette) to the Persian Gulf to
assist with the implementation of economic sanctions against Iraq in
accordance with UN resolutions 661 and 665.
Yours sincerely
Perul Poul Scheiter Poul Schlüter
Prime Minister of Denmark
6796
EMBASSY OF SOUTH AFRICA
3051 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE. N.W.
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20008
-
(202) 232-4400
August 23, 1990
Ref: /as
Mr Jeff Davidow
PRES NOTED SUMMARY
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
for African Affairs
Department of State
AF-Room 6234 A
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Mr Davidow
I have been asked to urgently convey the contents of a letter
dated 23 August 1990 from President de Klerk to President Bush:
QUOTE
DEAR MR PRESIDENT
THE SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT HAS NOTED WITH GRAVE CONCERN THE
DETENTION OF CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER NATIONS
BY IRAQ. THIS IS A REPUGNANT STEP WHICH DESERVES THE
STRONGEST CONDEMNATION OF ALL CIVILIZED STATES. PLEASE BE
ASSURED OF THE FULL SUPPORT OF MYSELF AND MY GOVERNMENT IN
YOUR EFFORTS TO SECURE THE RELEASE AND ENSURE THE SAFETY OF
YOUR CITIZENS AND THOSE OF OTHER COUNTRIES.
WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE UNDER THE MOST ACUTE AND AWESOME
PRESSURE. I ASSURE YOU IN THIS TIME OF CRISIS THAT YOU AND
YOUR NATION ARE CONSTANTLY IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
SINCERELY
FW DE KLERK
STATE PRESIDENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
MR GEORGE H W BUSH
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WASHINGTON DC
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
UNQUOTE
The original signed letter will reach you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
space Matille
E B DE MONTILLE
MINISTER
CARLOS SALINAS DE GORTARI
PRESIDENTE CONSTITUCIONAL DE LOS ESTADOS
UNIDOS MEXICANOS
PRES NOTED SUMMARY
Los Pinos, 21 de agosto de 1990.
Estimado Señor Presidente:
En la reunión que celebramos en Washington, D.C., el pasado
11 de junio, coincidimos en la importancia de forjar una
relación económica vigorosa, mantener un crecimiento sostenido
y expander el comercio y la inversión entre nuestras naciones.
Señalamos, también, que el mejor vehículo para lograr estos
objetivos lo constituiría un Acuerdo de Libre Comercio.
Después de revisar el informe de las consultas y de los trabajos
preparatorios que acordamos entonces realizar, sigo convencido
de que la expansión de los flujos de comercio . inversión,
resultado de un Acuerdo de Libre Comercio, se traduciría en una
mayor prosperidad económica para los habitantes de nuestros
dos países.
Por lo anterior, propongo a usted que nuestros dos gobiernos
inicien, a la brevedad y de conformidad con nuestros
procedimientos internos respectivos, el proceso formal de
negociaciones conducentes a un Acuerdo de Libre Comercio
entre México y los Estados Unidos de América. Reafirmo,
también, la importancia que mi gobierno le concede a una
conclusión exitosa de la Ronda Uruguay de negociaciones
multilaterales de comercio.
AI reiterarle mi propósito de consolidar entre nuestros países un
clima de entendimiento, respeto y beneficio mutuo, le expreso,
Señor Presidente, mi aprecio y consideración.
C/dias
Excelentísimo Señor
George Bush,
CUTINE
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SUBJECT LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH FROM NAMIBIAN
PRESIDENT
1. FOLLOWING IS A LETTER FROM NAMIBIAN PRESIDENT NUJOMA
TO PRESIDENT BUSH REGARDING NUJOMA'S RECENT U.S. VISIT
SIGNED ORIGINAL WILL BE POUCHED.
2. " 17 AUGUST 1990
"MR. GEORGE BUSH
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
"DEAR MR. PRESIDENT,
"IN RECALLING OUR FIRST OFFICIAL MEETING ON 19 JUNE
1990, AT THE WHITE HOUSE, I THOUGHT OF WRITING THIS
LETTER TO EXPRESS HEARTFELT THANKS TO YOUR EXCELLENCY
FOR YOUR GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT AND WARMTH OF HEART WITH
WHICH YOU AND YOUR SENIOR AIDES RECEIVED MY DELEGATION.
"THE DISCUSSIONS WE HELD WERE, INDEED, ENRICHING AND
ASSURED ME OF YOUR OWN KEEN INTEREST IN THE EFFORTS WE
ARE MAKING IN NAMIBIA TOWARD NATION-BUILDING:
CONSOLIDATING A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY STRENGTHENING
COOPERATIVE POLITICAL CULTURE BASED ON A MULTI-PARTY
SYSTEM; PROTECTING A CONSTITUTION WHICH PROMOTES
RUUTINE
UNCLASSIFIED
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RECONCILIATION SOLIDARITY AND UNITY OF ALL OUR PEOPLE
AND BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL
RECONSTRUCTION. A NATIONAL UNDERTAKING IN WHICH THE
PRIVATE SECTOR WILL BE PLAYING A CRUCIAL ROLE.
OUR TWO COUNTRIES HAVE AGREED TO EXCHANGE AMBASSADORS.
MY GOVERNMENT IS IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING THE NECESSARY
ARRANGEMENTS TO OPEN. IN THE NEAR FUTURE. AN EMBASSY IN
WASHINGTON. D.C.
IN THIS CONNECTION. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING
AMBASSADOR GENTA HAWKINS HOLMES AND RECEIVING HER LETTER
OF CREDENCE AS THE FIRST AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA.
IN CONCLUSION. MAY I REITERATE MY PERSONAL DESIRE AND
THAT OF MY ENTIRE GOVERNMENT TO PROMOTE AND STRENGTHEN
STRONG. FRIENDLY AND SOUND RELATIONS BETWEEN OUR TWO
COUNTRIES.
'SINCERELY YOURS.
/S/SAM NUJOMA
SAM NUJOMA
'PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC'
LEIFERT
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9018878
PRES NOTED SUMMARY
A4/A41/1206/90
Bruxelles, le 25 -07- 1990
Monsieur le Président,
J'ai l'honneur de me référer à votre lettre du ler juin 1990
relative à la Conférence des Donateurs organisée en faveur du
Nicaragua les 6 et 7 juin dernier à Rome.
Je vous remercie vivement des informations que vous avez bien
voulu me communiquer à cette occasion.
Pour ma part, je suis en mesure de vous informer que dès avant
la Conférence et en préparation de celle-ci, la Belgique s'est
associée à l'action conjointe dont la Communauté Economique
Européenne est convenue de déployer pour venir en aide au Nicaragua
de la manière la plus efficace possible.
Dans cette optique, la Belgique participe à l'initiative que
la CEE a concertée dans les domaines suivants : l'assistance aux
refugiés, l'aide alimentaire, ainsi que les actions d'urgence en
faveur des rapatriés.
En outre, la Belgique a souscrit aux propositions de la
Commission Honduras. d'établir un fonds spécial pour le Nicaragua et le
on
A Son Excellence
Nonsieur Georges BUSE
President de:: States-Unis d'Amerique
Maison Blanche
Enfin, la Belgique ctudio Actuallement divers projets d'hide
humanitaire susceptible de contribuer a l'amélioration des
conditions de vie au Nicaragua.
Je formule lc voeu que 1c succes de la Conference, augurant
fuvorablement de l'avenir, puisse concourir à 'inauguration pour
le Nicaragua d'une epoque de stabilité, , de paix ct de justice
sociale.
je vous prie d'agreer, Monsieur lc Président, l'expression de
ma tres haute consideration.
Wilfried MARTENS
Premier Ministre
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
6861
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French
PRES NOTED SUMMARY
Office of the Prime Minister
No. A4/A41/1206/90
Brussels, July 25, 1990
Mr. President:
I have the honor to refer to your letter of June 1, 1990,
regarding the Conference of Donors held this past June 6 and 7
in Rome for the benefit of Nicaragua.
I thank you sincerely for the information you sent to me at
that time, and I should like you to know that even before the
Conference, Belgium had, in preparation for the meeting, joined
with the European Economic Community in the joint effort it had
agreed upon to assist Nicaragua as effectively as possible.
In this perspective, Belgium is participating in the joint
EEC initiative in the following areas: assistance to refugees;
food aid; and emergency measures for repatriated individuals.
Belgium has also supported the proposals of the Commission
with respect to establishing a special fund for Nicaragua and
Honduras.
His Excellency
George Bush,
President of the United States of America,
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
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Lastly, Belgium is now examining various humanitarian
assistance projects that could contribute to improving, living
conditions in Nicaragua.
I hope that the success of the Conference, which augurs
well for the future, will help to usher in an era of stability,
peace, and justice for Nicaragua.
:.
Accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my very high
consideration.
-
[Signature]
Wilfried Martens
Prime Minister
PRES NOTED SUMMARY 6864
Office of the Prime Minister,
Government House,
Bangkok, THAILAND.
17 July B.E. 2533 (1990)
Dear Mr. President,
9018922
Upon my return to Bangkok, my wife and I would like
to take this opportunity to express to you once again our deep
appreciation for the warm welcome and kind hospitality accorded
to us during our recent visit to the United States. We still
retain very fond memories of our stay in your country. Your
personal attention and the tireless work of your staff ensured
that the visit was both pleasant and successful.
The visit provided a timely opportunity for an
extensive exchange of views between our two sides which, I believe,
would lead to closer cooperation on key issues, among others,
Cambodia, narcotics and Indochinese refugees. The establishment
of the joint U.S. - Thai Committee for Commercial Cooperation
was undoubtedly one of the major accomplishments of the trip
and should contribute significantly to future trade and investment
ties between our two countries.
Thailand and the United States have a long-standing
history of strong and cordial relations, and I am hopeful that
my visit has served to lay the basis for a closer partnership
between our two countries in the future. I hope that my government
will soon have the opportunity to reciprocate the warm and kind
hospitality you and your Administration have shown us.
With my personal best wishes and warmest regards,
Yours sincerely,
General
(Chatichai Choonhavan)
+
Prime Minister of Thailand
The Honourable George Herbert Walker Bush
President of the United States of America,
WASHINGTON, D.C.
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
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WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
August 29, 1990
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
WILLIAM F. SITTMANN
FROM:
Heads of State Correspondence Vantuar Summary as of
W
GEORGE VAN ERON
SUBJECT:
August 29.
Attached at Tab I is a summary of the Heads of State
correspondence received by the Secretariat since Friday,
August 24.
David Pacelli was very helpful in the translation of the Salinas
letter.
RECOMMENDATION
That you forward the attached summary to the President.
Approve
Disapprove
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Prime Minister Schulter - Denmark
Tab B
President de Klerk
- South Africa
Tab C
President Salinas
- Mexico
Tab D
President Nujoma
- Namibia
Tab E
Prime Minister
- Belgium
Tab F
Prime Minister
- Thailand
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September 13, 1990
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
and
FROM:
RICHARD N. HAASS
SUBJECT:
Letter to David Rockefeller
David Rockefeller sent you a letter (Tab A) expressing a need to
extend financial assistance to Jordan. He noted that in addition
to relief for Jordan's standing economic problems, this
assistance would permit King Hussein to give full support to the
economic sanctions imposed against Iraq. Mr. Rockefeller also
included a letter he received on the same subject from Jordan's
Crown Prince Hassan (Tab B) and his response (Tab C) to the
Prince.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the attached letter (Tab I).
Attachments
Tab I
Draft letter to David Rockefeller
Tab A
Letter from David Rockefeller
Tab B
Letter to David Rockefeller from Crown Prince
Hassan
Tab C
Letter from David Rockefeller to Crown Prince
Hassan
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear David:
Thank you for your recent letter and the information from
Jordan's Crown Prince Hassan on the economic problems Jordan
faces. I appreciate you taking time to pass along your concerns
about Jordan's financial difficulties, and am also glad to have
your thoughts about how economic relief would allow Jordan to
give full support to the UN resolutions.
The administration is acutely aware of Jordan's dilemma. Jordan
figured prominently in the President's August 30 statement
announcing a plan of seeking économic assistance from our
relatively wealthy friends and allies in Europe, Asia and the
Middle East for states suffering undue burdens as a consequence
of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. We are encouraged by King
Hussein's efforts to assure that the economic sanctions are
enforced. However, Key Arab financial assistance may be delayed
until the King publicly distances himself from Iraq. Rest
assured we will continue our efforts to assure Jordan's economic
viability and stability.
I am enclosing a copy of the transcript of the President's August
30 news conference.
Sincerely,
Bund
Brent Scowcroft
Mr. David Rockefeller
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Room 5600
New York, NY 10112
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
August 30, 1990
NEWS CONFERENCE BY THE PRESIDENT
The Briefing Room
2:02 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: I have a brief statement, and then I'll
be glad to take some questions.
The United States is engaged in a collective effort
involving the overwhelming majority of the member states of the
United Nations to reverse the consequences of Iraqi aggression. Our
goals, enshrined in five Security Council resolutions, are clear:
the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi forces from
Kuwait; the restoration of Kuwait's legitimate government; the
stability of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf; and the protection of
American citizens.
What is at stake here is truly significant -- the
dependability of America's commitments to its friends and allies.
The shape of the post-postwar world, opposition to aggression, the
potential domination of the energy resources that are crucial to the
entire world. This effort has been truly international from the very
outset. Many other countries are contributing. At last count, 22
countries have either responded to a request from Saudi Arabia to
help deter further aggression or are contributing maritime forces
pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 665. Still
others are providing other forms of financial and material support to
these defense efforts or to countries whose economies are affected
adversely by sanctions or by higher oil prices. Still others are
paying a heavy economic price at home for complying with the United
Nations sanctions.
It is important that the considerable burden of the
effort be shared by those being defended and those who benefit from
the free flow of oil. Indeed, anyone with a stake in international
order has an interest in ensuring that all of us succeed.
The United States has large interest in the balance and
has undertaken commitments commensurate with them. We're more than
willing to bear our fair share of the burden. This includes, above
all, the thousands of men and women in our Armed Forces who are now
in the Gulf. But we also expect others to bear their fair share.
A number of countries already have announced their
willingness to help those adversely affected economically by this
endeavor. It's essential, though, that this be a concerted and
coordinated one, and that all affected countries participate. It is
important to get the priorities right and make sure that those most
deserving of assistance receive it and that those most able to
contribute do SO.
For that reason, I directed an interagency effort to
develop a strategy to accomplish this objective. The group's report
was presented at yesterday's National Security Council meeting here,
and this morning I approved an action plan. Our approach calls for
substantial economic assistance to those states, in particular I'd
single out Turkey and Egypt who are bearing a great part of the
burden of sanctions and higher oil prices. The plan also targets
additional countries, including Jordan, the countries of Eastern
Europe and others for special assistance. The United States will
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also seek burden-sharing for part of our own effort.
At the same time, we will be asking other governments,
including Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Federal Republic of
Germany, Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Free Kuwait and others to join
us in making available financial and, where appropriate, energy
situation. resources to countries that have been most affected by the current
To facilitate this undertaking, I've asked Secretary of
State Jim Baker and Secretary of the Treasury Nick Brady to lead
high-level delegations to the Persian Gulf, Europe and Asia. And
I'll be getting directly in touch with the leaders of these
countries, before Secretaries Baker and Brady arrive, to set forth
spell out our general objectives.
Let me close by repeating what I said the other day in
meeting with the congressional leaders. The basic pieces of our
policy are in place. The Iraqi regime stands in opposition to the
entire world and to the interest of the Iraqi people. It is truly
Iraq against the world. But I want to make this point clear, we have
no argument with the people of Iraq.
The sanctions are beginning to take hold. In the
meantime, we want to ensure that countries contributing to this
unprecedented collective response do not suffer for doing SO. And
what I've announced today, and what I expect will be implemented in
the coming days should help create a context in which sanctions
against Iraq can be sustained with the intended effect.
Another area where there has been unprecedented
international solidarity is OPEC's willingness to take up the slack
in oil production created by the embargo on Iraqi and Kuwait's oil.
In this connection, I met this morning with our energy advisors who
are watching the oil production situation very, very closely. And we
are pleased with OPEC's decision to help take up the slack in crude
oil production. And although we're in what I would see as a
transition period, the situation appears manageable.
At the present time, we don't anticipate major imbalances
in the oil market, but we do have the strategic petroleum reserve
tested and available if it is truly needed. Our energy policy is
resulting in increased oil production and fuel switching to natural
gas and to other fuels.
I also repeat my previous request for Americans to
conserve and for all parties to act responsibly. Right now the
situation, I would say, is relatively stable and I am very pleased by
the coordination that is taking place with so many countries in
maintaining adequate fuel levels.
And now I would be glad to take some questions. Who's
first? Terry?
Q
Mr. President, Saddam Hussein has rejected demands
that he pull his troops out of Kuwait and he's holding several
thousand foreigners hostage to keep the world at bay. You say you
don't see much chance for diplomacy to work. How long can the West
allow this impasse to go on? And would you take any action that
might endanger the lives of those hostages?
THE PRESIDENT: It will go on as long as it takes to have
these United Nations sanctions fully implemented. And I'm glad that
these diplomatic efforts are taking place. Perhaps one will hit pay
dirt. But as of now I. must say I'm not optimistic because the man
keeps reiterating terms that are -- simply fly in the face of the
United Nations action.
And on the second question, look, I feel very concerned
about Americans that are held against their will. But we cannot
permit hostage-taking to shape the foreign policy of this country,
and I won't permit it to do that.
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or
Sir, does that mean that their lives would be
expendable if you judge in the national interest --
THE PRESIDENT: That's too hypothetical a question. It
means I will not change the policy of the United States, and I don't
think other leaders whose foreign nationals are in the same
predicament will change their policies, to pay homage or to give
credibility to this brutal move of staking out citizens and a brutal
move of holding people against their will.
Q
Mr. President, there are reports that there's a
split in your administration -- some who want to expand the goals to
include the ouster, eventual ouster of Saddam. And also, there are
many, many suggestions for a Middle East conference that would
include in what you would call the post-postwar shape of the world,
the perennial problems of the Middle East. What do you think on both
--
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I think on the second part of the
question that we ought to get on with the business at hand, the
shorter-run business, which is the solution to this question -- the
making right the situation in Kuwait, meaning the pulling out of
forces, obviously, and the restoration of the rulers. I do -- as I
look at the countries that are chipping in here now, I think we do
have a chance at a new world order. And I'd like to think that out
of this dreary performance by Saddam Hussein there could be now an
opportunity for peace all through the Middle East. But it's -- we
have to be sure that what's been undertaken so far is successful
before we can move to that other agenda, it seems to me.
Q Well, would you support then a conference
afterwards? I mean, this may be premature, but the question is, are
you shooting for that?
THE PRESIDENT: I haven't -- that's not an objective, a
conference. Peace through the Middle East is an objective. And as
you know, we have never ruled out a conference of any nature. In
fact, it was part of an active -- part of our diplomacy just several
years ago. But I don't want to get out ahead of the -- where we are
right now on this. The question right now is, what do we do to get
Saddam Hussein to comply with international law.
I left out -- you had another part of it.
Q
And you want to get him out of his job? You want to
get him out of --
THE PRESIDENT: Well, it wouldn't disappoint me if the
Iraqis got up and said, look, this man is our problem. I've said
right here the problem is not with the people in Iraq -- simply
isn't. But I've spelled out our objectives here, and I've stopped
short of adding to them what -- the answer that you were seeking from
me on the President --
Q
Mr. President, some have expressed the fear that
Saddam Hussein might seek to inflame the Arab world against the
United States by drawing Israel into the conflict here, perhaps by a
strike against Jordan. Can you tell us if you're prepared for such a
contingency and, if so, how?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, that's, again, hypothetical. I
can't predict what he's going to do. But I can tell you that we are
continuing to implement our forces and we are continuing to take all
the diplomatic moves that are necessary to prepare for any
eventuality.
Q
Let me just follow up by asking a question about
Jordan's participation in the U.N. sanctions. There are numerous
reports coming out of the East, some quoting Israeli intelligence, to
the effect that Jordan is a highway, really, for supplies still
reaching Iraq. Are you aware of those reports and what do you --
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THE PRESIDENT: I'm aware of some. But, Brit, it is my
view that -- based on what I've seen most recently that commerce has
come down to a bit of a trickle there. There are reports of enormous
numbers of trucks being laid up with no goods to transport. So I
don't know how effective it is right now. I do know that King
Hussein told me, looking me right in the eye, that they were going to
comply with the sanctions. But I've seen reports that indicate
just don't know.
there's some leakage there, but I just can't give you the quantity; I
It's my feeling that commerce through Aqaba, the Port of
Aqaba and, indeed, through Jordan going to Iraq and vice-versa has
slowed down. Regrettably, there's a lot of refugee traffic, and I
think that's hurting the Saddam Hussein image because people see the
humblest being brutalized the most. And they see a lot of refugees
out there, and I think that's sending not a very good signal as far
as he's concerned.
Q Sir, you're going to return to Kennebunkport this
afternoon. May I ask how bothered you may have been by the opinion
of many Americans, many of whom think you're doing a great job in
this crisis, who nonetheless are bothered by you going out and
fishing and golfing while in command of the troops in the Gulf?
THE PRESIDENT: No, I'm not bothered by it. I've
expressed myself on that. If I were bothered I wouldn't be going
back there for the Labor Day weekend with my family. And I think the
American people are supporting strongly what I'm doing. And I would
repeat, I am in very close touch, done a lot of the diplomatic work
that has gone into this project from my house there, received a
couple of foreign visitors there, have had many briefings there. And
I think the American people are fundamentally fair, and I think they
see that. So I'm not troubled by it. If I were, I expect I wouldn't
be going back again.
Q Marlin Fitzwater, at one point, said that you were
pretty adamant or stubborn about it, thinking saying to him at one
point that you needed the rest. (Laughter.) Is that what it boiled
down to? (Laughter.)
MR. FITZWATER: I beg your pardon. (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: He -- I need to rest and I haven't gotten
as much as I'd like. But I wouldn't call it adamant or stubborn
because I refuse to --
MR. FITZWATER: Neither would I. (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: He better not have, either. (Laughter.)
Marlin's going through kind of a downer, though, because the Iraqi
spokesman has the matching tie and hankie, you know, so he's been a
little (laughter.)
Q
You were about to answer the question about the
rest.
THE PRESIDENT: No, I think I do. I'm getting some. Not
as much as I'd like, but it's been very pleasant there and, yet, I've
managed to accomplish my objectives in terms of work, too.
or
Mr. President, on the question of burden-sharing,
since you're sending your envoys out, it sounds like you have not
gotten the voluntary contributions you might have liked to have
gotten. Can you give us a sense of how much you're looking for and
where you expect to find it?
THE PRESIDENT: No, I don't think it's a question of
doing this because we haven't gotten what we think is fair for other
countries and for burden-sharing generally.
What we're talking about here, Charles, is a consulting
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and coordinating effort, and we've had strong indications of support.
But now we're moving up a little bit and trying to take the lead here
-- leadership in helping sort out who should help whom. Somebody has
to do that. And we've made a significant commitment in various ways.
And so it seemed appropriate that we take the lead in working with
our friends and allies.
But, look, Prime Minister Kaifu called me last night --
no, he didn't need a mission for this -- and made a significant
contribution and then pledged to do more in terms of support for
other countries. Now, that is very good, and that was voluntary.
But it needs to be coordinated. Somebody needs to take the lead on
saying, look, we don't put all the money to this one country.
Several countries are involved here and let's see that these generous
responses are fairly allocated.
Q
If I could follow up, there have been concerns
expressed about the Japanese not making any military contribution.
They could send mine-sweepers or something like that. Is money not
enough in the Japanese case? And what has happened to your good
friend Helmut Kohl, who seems extraordinarily silent?
THE PRESIDENT: I wouldn't say money is not enough. I'm
fully aware of the constraints on the Japanese and I've not pressed
him to go beyond what his Constitution provides. Helmut Kohl, I
think they'll be very responsive. And part of what we're talking
about here is to follow up on comments like the ones Helmut Kohl made
to me about, we want to be part of this, we want to help. So I have
no argument with the Germans at all.
0
Is the United States doing anything to help the
anything? Kuwaiti underground, the Kuwaiti rebels in training, supplies,
THE PRESIDENT: One, I wouldn't comment on it. Two, but
in a broad way, I support the Kuwaiti underground. I support anybody
that can add a hand in restoring legitimacy there to Kuwait and to
getting the Iraqis out of Kuwait.
0
How do you justify it legally under the U.N.
resolution -- for any support activity for the underground?
THE PRESIDENT: I'm just encouraging people who are
patriots against. and feel that their country has been pillaged and aggressed
Q
Would you draw the line at sending the Green Berets,
or some sort of American military force in cross-border raids? And
do you --
THE PRESIDENT: That's too hypothetical. I've given you
the principle. If there were some quiet support, which I wouldn't
ever confirm or deny -- we never comment on those matters -- I would
simply leave it out there because -- but you say, well, am I
supportive of -- I think what you said was resistance. And I'd be
supportive of anybody that wants to try to fulfill the ambitions --
the statements that the world has made through the United Nations.
Q
You didn't rule out cross-border raids by American
military personnel either.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I'm not -- if they're going happen
-- let me be clear on this. If it were going to happen, I wouldn't
comment on it. It would the dumbest thing I could possibly do, in my
view, to tip your hat. But I have no plans for that right now.
Q
Mr. President, a related question about this. There
are some Iraqi opposition groups in London and elsewhere, and the
Kurds, and they have all said in recent weeks they've heard nothing
from your administration. If anything, they've been encouraged just
to -- that the United States only wants covert contacts with them.
Why not, if, as you say, you want the Iraqi people to rise up, why
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has this administration not done anything with the opposition groups?
THE PRESIDENT: We've got a plan. And the plan is to
work diplomatically. And the plan is to put on the ground a
significant military force. And if these comments I made today about
anybody who wants to help the United Nations and those of us who want
to see Iraq out of Kuwait succeed, so much the better.
don't want to hurt the Iraqi people. But isn't this embargo and
Q If I could just follow up. You said also today, you
hurt Saddam?
these sanctions only hurting them and hurting them first before they
THE PRESIDENT: There's nothing that's painless, David,
when you get into a situation like this and when you have a leader
that could brutalize his own people. There's nothing that's painless
in all of this.
Q
On the question of negotiations, Mr. President, are
all channels still open? Specifically, have there been any
back-channel contact or proposals to White House officials that are
worth pursuing?
THE PRESIDENT: None that I know of.
Q If I could follow on that, sir. Saddam Hussein has
suggested that you and he and Margaret Thatcher go on TV to debate
this. What do you say to that?
THE PRESIDENT: I say he can put an empty chair there as
far as I'm concerned. (Laughter.)
Q Mr. President, in your pep talk to the Armed
Services yesterday, you mentioned the difficulty of the mission,
citing the weather. Isn't boredom even a bigger factor as weeks slip
into months over in the desert?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I would hope not. But I'm not sure
it's the world's most exciting assignment, if that's what you mean.
But I think there will be programs to keep morale high. Right now
it's extraordinarily high.
Q
A suggestion has been made that some reduction in
the troops might be made in the days ahead to give a more
international tinge to the force over there. Would you entertain
such -- or support such a move?
THE PRESIDENT: I'm more interested in seeing the
fulfillment of commitments made.
Or
Mr. President, you're about to begin a new round of
budget negotiations. Federal employees are facing furloughs because
of the Gramm-Rudman law. And this operation is costing over $1
billion a month. How do you assess the impact of the cost of
Operation Desert Shield on your budget problem?
THE PRESIDENT: It's difficult at this juncture to know
fully what the impact will be. Clearly, it will have some budget
implication. I have not moved off of my view that we must get a
budget agreement with Congress as soon as they get back. And I'll
have more to say about that in the weeks ahead. But I really haven't
changed my view on that. And I think it will be very clear to
members of Congress that the deficit problem has gotten worse as a
result of the action that we have had to take.
Q
If I could follow that up. Senator Leahy has
suggested a sort of war tax to pay for this. How do you feel about
that concept?
THE PRESIDENT: I don't feel that the answer is a war
tax.
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Q
Mr. President, do you any problem with the live TV
complain it just gives him a propaganda platform?
coverage of Saddam Hussein's media events, which a lot of people
think that it hasn't helped him very much with world opinion.
THE PRESIDENT: No, I have no complaints about it. I
don't know what it's done at home; maybe it's been reassuring to I the
to see the U.N. sanctions fulfilled. I must say, I haven't seen
people there. But I don't think that it is cutting into the desire
what he calls "guests" and what we call "hostages" was really
last couple of interviews with the man. But I think the one with the the
brutal and so totally unacceptable that it worked against him -- so
manipulative shot and cynical. So I haven't been concerned that he's was
American people. I'd like to have a similar opportunity to present
a there. He's had a real opportunity to present his case to got the
at all, Rita.
our case to the people in Iraq. But I have no complaints about that
or
Mr. President, could you accept a situation where
regardless of who's in charge?
Iraq withdraws from Kuwait but keeps its military power intact,
THE PRESIDENT: Well, again, that's too hypothetical. I
want to see the goals that I stated fulfilled. And, of course, I
think part of that would be -- I think the world would demand that
there be no chance of another invasion the minute this ended.
Q If I could follow, sir, Senator Lugar and some
others have said that this is something that we should discuss now.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, we are discussing it now. I had
dinner with him last night, as a matter of fact, because I knew he
felt that way. It was a very good evening, as a matter of fact.
had about 11, 12 members of Congress over there, and it was helpful I
to me to get these diverse views. I got some of the feeling of that
from briefing the Congress. But I have great respect for Dick Lugar
you'll notice is the publicly-stated objectives here.
and so we'll be talking more. But I have not changed the objectives,
or
from the allies?
What is the total amount of money you are expecting
in mind.
THE PRESIDENT: There is no total price tag that I have
I do have to go in a couple of questions. After two.
Q
Has Israel served as a strategic ally in this
crisis? And is there anything you can do to help protect Israel and
Saudi Arabia against a chemical attack as was threatened today?
THE PRESIDENT: Israel has behaved very well, and Israel
has never had difficulty defending itself. In terms of Saudi Arabia,
we are committed to the defense of Saudi Arabia and I believe that we
have aggression. a major stake in protecting them against that kind of further
Q
May I follow? of the countries you're asking for
this? assistance, have you asked South Africa to contribute anything to
THE PRESIDENT: I don't think we've asked any of these --
well, we may have asked some of them so far, but I don't know that
there's been a request made of South Africa, or not.
Last one.
Q
Mr. President, some of the members of Congress who
attended the meeting with you the other day left here with the
feeling that the longer the situation drags on, the less the chance
there is of outright fighting involving U.S. troops. At the moment,
what is your assessment of the risk of fighting involving our forces?
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THE PRESIDENT: Well, it's so hard to answer that
question because of the unpredictable nature of Saddam Hussein
himself. And so I think it's almost impossible. I've had meetings
today with some of our top analysts and specialists on the Arab
world. I don't want to put words in their mouth, but that was one of
the questions that I asked. It's very hard to predict. It's very
hard to measure intentions. But I think the answer is to have the
forces in place to be ready. I would think that the defense of Saudi
Arabia is far more assured today than it was two weeks ago because
the United States and others have moved substantial forces there, and
they're ready and they're strong and they're able, and their morale
is high. Simliarly, there's a lot of naval power and, of course, air
power that's there. I would think that that would be a deterrent to
anybody with any degree of rationality.
Having said that, I don't know what is in this man's
mind.
Q
To follow on, sir, what actions by Iraq would
trigger -- what actions by Iraq, sir, would trigger a U.S. response?
THE PRESIDENT: That is too broad a question to get a
response from. But we're ready, and if there's some provocative
action, why, then we'd have to make a determination at that time.
But I can't -- I just can't help you. Your question is too broad.
Last question from Texas. Cragg -- and then I've got to
go. I really do.
Q
Mr. President, are you concerned that this
burden-sharing, as you call it, is going to make American forces look
like mercenaries in the Middle East?
THE PRESIDENT: I wouldn't want to have anything done
that would make them look like mercenaries. But I don't think so.
drawn. In fact, we would be very careful that that conclusion could not be
I raised that question -- one of the members of Congress
asked me that -- I said I don't want mercenary forces. But there are
ways that burden-sharing can be accomplished without making the
forces mercenary. And I'm thinking of the enormous fuel bills that
are involved, and transportation and these kinds of things that are
involved in moves of this nature.
But I'm glad you raised it because U.S. Forces should
never appear to be mercenary forces. And that will not be the
outcome of this, I can guarantee you.
Thank you all very much. Thank you so much.
THE PRESS: Thank you.
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2:31 P.M. EDT
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
ptop
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10112
ROOM 5600
(212) 649-5600
August 17, 1990
Dear Brent:
I enclose a copy of a letter with attached memoranda
which was sent to me by Prince Hassan, the Crown Prince of
Jordan. It may well be that all of the information contained
in this material was presented to President Bush by King
Hussein. In that case, it can be disregarded.
I felt, however, that Prince Hassan's outline of the
economic problems which "have not" countries, such as Jordan,
face in the Middle East were stated rather crisply and to me
were illuminating. The added burdens produced by the Jordanian
economy as a result of worldwide sanctions against Iraq are
also understandably of great concern to the Jordanian Govern-
ment. Let us hope that some means will be found to mitigate
these pressures so that the King, who traditionally has been a
staunch supporter of the U.S. and the West, will feel able to
give full support to sanctions against Iraq.
I also enclose a copy of my response to Prince Hassan.
Please do not trouble to acknowledge this letter as I can well
imagine the incredible pressures you are under these days.
Sincerely,
Dand
David Rockefeller
The Honorable Brent Scowcroft
Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
National Security Council
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20506
PERSONAL
THE ROYAL PALACE
AMMAN JORDAN
11 August 1990
De David
You may think this is a strange time for me to be writing to
you, however, 1 do think the opportunity lends itself to
write on the following issues.
I have always stressed the need for "new thinking" in
dealing with the problems of our region. The enclosed note,
"Regional Economic Realities", highlights some of these
contradictions and possible approaches. The exposure of the
Jordanian economy to the current crisis is also illustrated
in the note on our economy. For these reasons His Majesty
is doing all that can be done to avoid conflagration that
will have serious consequences for our region and, in fact,
for the entire world.
The Middle East and the Arab World are at a crossroads.
Imaginative new approaches are desperately needed to avoid a
disastrous outcome. However, the entire security framework
operative in the region in the post-World War II period is
under strain. A new leaf is being turned in the history of
the area. It is unlikely that more of the same will be
sufficient. A more broadly defined regional security system
that goes beyond ensuring the safe flow of oil to the
industrial nations has to be considered. The starting point
is a fuller recognition of those core issues that have been
relegated to positions of secondary and tertiary importance.
These issues are symbolized by the matrix of the "haves" and
the "have nots" at the national, regional and inter-regional
levels.
Considering the events of the moment and the above thoughts
I would indeed welcome your wise counsel.
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EL HASSAN BIN TALAL
The Crown Prince of the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Mr David Rockefeller,
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rm 5600,
New York.
REGIONAL ECONOMIC REALITIES
1. Total oil revenues of the Arab countries (at the
previous price of about $15 per barrel) are estimated
at $100 billion annually. At the same level of
production and at a price of $25 per barrel, total
annual revenues will reach $160 billion. Some analysts
consider that the price of oil before the crisis was
anyway heading towards $20 per barrel in the last
quarter of 1990.
2.
Total external debts of the Arab states are estimated
at $180 billion. This figure can be as high as $200
billion it the military debtin of Egypt, Trug and Cyria
are included.
3. Kuwait had previously set-up a "Fund for Future
Conerations" equivalent to 103 or its annual oil
revenues. A similar approach on a regional basis can
help diffuse the current crisis.
4. Ten to fifteen percent or Arab oil revenues can be set
aside annually to finance Lwo funds :
A Sinking Long Term Fund to extinouish the total
external debt of the Arab countries;
An Investment Fund to provide investment grants to
the Arab non-oil countries.
5.
Fifteen percent of Lhe expected $160 billion total oil
revenues would yield $24 billion per annum. Two thirds
($16 billion) can be allocated to the Debt Sinking
Fund. This will immediately relieve existing pressures
on the indebted countries (such as Egypt, Iraq and
Syria), and will benefit the lenders who would be asked
to contribute through debt and interest reduction
mochanisms. The remaining one third ($8 billion) will
be invested on a grant basis in the development of
infrastructural and social security plans for the
non-oil countries.
Additional borrowing by the indebted countries will not
be allowed. Comprehensive oconomic adjustment. plans
will be implemented by those countries. Relieving the
indebted countries from servicing their debts would
roloase sufficient resources so as to make new
borrowing unnecessary. The total costs to the oil
countries would be less than the military expenditures
needed LO protect the "haves" from the "have-nots".
6.
A comprehensive plan has to be elaborated to devise a
practical solution to the current unsustainable state
of affairs between the "haves" and the "have nots" in
the region to avoid repeated conflagrations in the
future.
TOTAL ARAB DEBT
$ 180 BILLION
ARAB OIL REVENUES
(at $25 per barrel)
$ 160 BILLION p.a. .
Fifteen percent of which
$24 Billion p.a.
1/3
2/3
Regional Investment
Fund
$8 Billion p.a.
Debt Sinking Fund
$16 Billion p.a.
1,
A NOTE ON JORDAN'S ECONOMY IN RELATION TO THE CURRENT CRISIS
IN THE REGION
1. The exposure of the Jordanian economy to regional
instability exceeds by far that of any other nation.
That is why Jordan is doing all it can to avoid a
further deterioration in the current crisis.
2. The increase in the price of oil (from $15 per barrel
to the reported level of $25) augments the annual oil
import bill of Jordan from $330 million to $550
million. That is a foreign exchange loss of $220
million annually.
3. Remittances from Jordanians working in the oil
countries can decline sharply. The largest proportion
of Jordanians abroad are located in Kuwail. Total
workers' remittances (which reached a level of $700
million in 1989) can fall by as much as half (i.e. $350
million) as a result of the embargo imposed on Kuwait.
4. The combined direct impact of the increase in the price
of oil and the decline in workers' remittances
therefore is about $570 million annually. Combined
with other losses (such as export markets in Iraq and
Kuwait and regional tourism) the direct foreign
exchange losses to the Jordanian economy approach $1
billion annually or about 30% of GDP.
5. Jordan receives a part of its oil from both Kuwait and
lraqa The imposition of an embargo would result in the
need to find alternativo sources (Saudi Arabia). The
existing pipeline has the required capacity.
Similarly, refining facilities can cope with the
increased demand due to the substitution of Saudi crude
for Kuwait fuel oil.
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6. No less than a quarter of a million Jordanians reside
in Kuwait. A mass exodus back to Jordan can impose
additional heavy socio-economic and human costs on
Jordan. The denial of access by Israel to Palestinians
trying to return from Kuwait Lo the West Bank and Gaza
would create further burdens on Jordan.
7. The reduced flow of remittances to the occupied
territories would yield additional foreign exchange
strains on Jordan. The Jordan Dinar is still the main
instrument of savings in the West Bank and Gaza. Dinar
hoardings in those areas are currently estimated at
JD200 million. An accelerated dishoarding of dinars
would increase the pressure on Central Bank foreign
reserves (to the benefit of Israel).
8. A reduction in the level of Arab aid would add to
Jordan's foreign exchange losses, thus pushing their
level beyond $1 billion annually. The current crisis
costs Jordan about $3 million per day at a delicate
phase of implementing the adjustment programme agreed
with the IMF.
9. Jordan's mediation efforts have thus to be continued to
try and find a peaceful solution to the current
regional impasse.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. 10112
Room 3600
(212) 649-3600
August 17, 1990
Your Royal Highness:
I am very grateful to you for your letter of August 11
setting forth some of the severe economic problems which have
been brought about for Jordan as a result of the recent ruthless
takeover of Kuwait by Iraq and its inevitable international con-
sequences. Your letter, together with your two memoranda - one
on regional economic realities and the other on Jordan's economy
in relation to the current crisis - are helpful in understanding
the predicament your country is in.
Unfortunately, due in considerable part I would suspect to
this country's lack of knowledge of the facts you outline,
Jordan's seeming less than full support of worldwide shock at
Saddam Hussein's aggression and the demand that his action be
reversed caused surprise and disappointment in this country. In
view of this, I was very much relieved that His Majesty paid a
visit to President Bush yesterday in Kennebunkport. Even though
the media suggested that a full meeting of minds was not
achieved, I am sure that the visit was very worthwhile.
As a result of knowing His Majesty and yourself for a
great many years, I have full confidence in your integrity,
sense of justice and courage to do the right thing even when it
is not easy to do so. I have equal confidence in President Bush.
I only hope that a means will be found to accommodate the special
and unfairly burdensome load which Jordan is being asked to bear
in order to make sanctions effective, but also that Jordan will
give full support to oppose Iraq's intolerable and naked
aggression.
I am taking the liberty of sending copies of your letter
and its accompanying memoranda to the National Security Council
and the State Department as I believe that the views and concerns
which you express will be of interest to them if they have not
already heard from you directly.
2.
I hope that the recent sad eventxs will not prevent you
from coming back to this country sometime soon. In a way, I
think it is especially important that you should come so that
Jordan's position and concerns can be better explained over here.
With best regards from Peggy and myself,
Sincerely,
Danie
David Rockefeller
His Royal Highness El Hassan Bin Talal
The Crown Prince
of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The Royal Palace
Amman, Jordan
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Prime Minister Mulroney of Canada - September 9 / 1990
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PM Mulroney praises your successful meeting in Helsinki and
commends your firm response and leadership throughout the
Gulf Crisis. He believes that history will remember your
Administration for the effective way that you have handled
this major crisis.
Prime Minister Martens of Belgium - September 7, 1990
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the Gulf Crisis does not interfere with a CFE Agreement at the
Paris summit on November 19. He expresses concern over the
Soviet's military role in Europe and hopes that you discussed
arms control with President Gorbachev. He looks forward to
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His Excellency
Mr. George Bush
President of the United States of America
Washington, D.C.
Mr. President, dear George,
I was deeply grieved to learn of the crash of an American military transport
aircraft near Ramstein. The unfortunate victims sacrificed their lives for the
fight against aggression and the preservation of peace.
My heartfelt condolences go to you and to the relatives of the deceased.
I also extend my sympathy to the servicemen injured in the accident and to
their families.
Yours sincerely,
(sgd) Helmut Kohl"
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Although Attali is supposedly now a full-time development banker,
he has in fact not fully ended his role at the Elysee. He may
therefore wish to talk about the Gulf Crisis or other foreign
policy issues. The smaller the role he plays in White House
communication with the Elysee the better, however, so we would
suggest concentrating more on his EBRD portfolio.
Treasury has a number of concerns, which we share, about Attali's
proposed management of the EBRD:
1. Role of the Vice President. Attali has offering Ernie Stern
of the World Bank the position of First Vice President, but Stern
has not yet accepted, pending clarification of his actual role.
We would like to see Stern be the Senior Vice President -- in
both name and in authority.
2. Executive Board. Attali does not feel Directors resident in
London are necessary for the first year or two. We strongly
believe that the Executive Board should be resident in London,
should meet regularly once the Bank is operational, and should
have a small staff. Without this, the U.S. and other major
members could not exercise effective supervision during the
EBRD's critical formative stage.
3. Lending to East Germany. Attali is pushing for this,
despite unification. Treasury believes that the EBRD should not
be lending to East Germany after unification, since West Germany
will provide ample financing and restructuring assistance.
We suggest that you ask about Ernie Stern's appointment and the
role Attali has in mind for him, and that you mention the
importance we attach to having our Executive Board representative
resident in London. The points below are less critical, although
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necessarily accomplishing our goals in promoting development of
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of staff salaries (lower mid-level employees at $125,000, plus
large bonuses). He should be urged to keep salaries in line with
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support for the EBRD will be hard to garner and high salaries
would make the job more difficult.
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President Roh of South Korea - September 21, 1990
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President Roh acknowledges your September 14th message regarding
the Helsinki summit.
President Menem of Argentina - Not Dated
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President Menem informs you that he is sending a special military
group made up of Army, Navy and Air Force officers to the Persian
Gulf.
President Jovic of Yugoslavia - September 14, 1990
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President Jovic appreciates your sympathy over the Dobrnja mine
disaster.
Prime Minister Manley of Jamaica - September 4, 1990
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PM Manley acknowledges your note that Mr. Webster hand delivered.
His recent surgery was successful and he praises American medical
care. He also commends your firm response to the Iraq/Kuwait
situation and hopes that the Enterprise for the Americas is not
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President Kolingba of Central African Republic
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President Borja invites you or a personal representative to
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Caribbean scheduled for November 20 - 23.
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Your Excellency:
I have the honor to inform you that in
response to a formal request by the Government of Kuwait, I
have decided to send immediately to the Gulf region a
special military group formed by professional officers of
the Argentine Army, Navy and Air Force.
This measure is taken within the frame of the
international community efforts to find a peaceful, legal
and just solution to the deep crisis caused by the Iragi
invasion to Kuwait. This decision is essencially of peaceful
nature. It supports the diplomatic efforts of obtaining the
full enforcement of mandatory Resolutions adopted by the
United Nations Security Council since August 2, 1990.
As you know, Mr. President. since the
beginning of this crisis, Argentina has taken a clear
position against the invasion of Kuwait. Firmly, our
government condemned this action and has strictly enforced
the Resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.
Today, in response to the formal request by the government
of the aggressed country, and in conformity with the
mentioned Resolutions, the Government of Argentina has
undertaken this important step.
The decision taken today is in strict
compliance with Paragraph 3 of Security Council Resolution
665/90 requesting to all countries to provide in accordance
with the U.N. Charter, the assistance requested by Kuwait
and the member States that are deploying naval forces in the
Gulf region in cooperation with the Government of that
country.
At this time, it is important for all nations
to assume their responsibility to enforce in full the
international law and to assure the effectiveness of the
collective security system, which U.N. members support.
The special Argentine forces will coordinate
its actions with all other nations that, in the frame of the
United Nations Resolutions, are in the Gulf region.
The Argentine Government trusts completely
that the multiple efforts taken by the international
community to re-establish peace and the rule of law in the
Gulf will end successfully and, that will help in a quick
and peaceful solution to this crisis.
We are convinced that the actions adopted by
Argentina means a concrete contribution to that solution. We
firmly believe that the presence of the Argentine special
force will be a further element that will persuade the
government of Iraq to accept and comply with the U.N.
Resolutions and to the re-establishment of justice and the
rule of law in the Gulf.
I reiterate to you the assurances of my
highest consideration.
Signed: Carlos S. Menem
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Belgrade,
September 14, 1990
Dear Mr. President:
I would like to thank you most warmly for the sympathy you kindly
offered following the Dobrnja mine disaster.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Borisav Jovic
President of the Presidency
of the S.F.R. of Yugoslavia
The Honorable
George Herbert Walker Bush
President of the United States of America
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PRESIDENCIA DE LA REPUBLICA
Quito, a 24 de agosto de 1990
Excelentisimo Senor Don
George Bush,
Presidente de Estados Unidos de America
Washington D.C.
Senor Presidente:
La I Conferencia Regional sobre la Pobreza en
America Latina y el Caribe, que se reunió en Cartagena de
Indias, entre el 29 de agosto al / de septiembre de 1988,
resolvio que el Ecuador sea la sede de la II Conferencia,
la cual tendra lugar entre el 20 y el 23 de noviembre del
presente ano,
Esta Conferencia, que se realizará en Guayaquil,
tiene una singular importancia y ofrece la posibilidad de
que encontremos formulas realistas para disminuir la
condition de extrema indigencia que afecta 0 puede afectar
a nuestras poblaciones,
For la presente me permito invitar a usted para
que asista a este significativo evento 0 que designe un
representante personal, 10 cual constituirá el
indispensable impulso para la puesta en marcha de
iniciativas concretas que se convengan en ella,
Le reitero el testimonio de mi más alta y
distinguida consideratión,
Rodrigo Borja
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Prime Minister Mulroney of Canada - September 21, 1990
(Received September 24)
PM Mulroney expresses interest in participating in negotiations
for a North American free trade agreement with Mexico and the
U.S.
Prime Minister Schluter of Denmark - September 18, 1990
(Received September 21)
PM Schluter acknowledges your letters of September 6 and 13 and
congratulates you on your historic summit in Helsinki.
President Paz Zamora of Bolivia - September 18, 1990
(Received September 21)
President Paz Zamora acknowledges your August 20 letter. He
states that he is working hard to have the Extradition Treaty
accepted by both political and parliamentary institutions. He
hopes that this waiting period is not construed as a passive
attitude towards the treaty.
President Iliescu of Romania - September 15, 1990
(Received September 25)
President Iliescu praises your leadership throughout the Gulf
crisis. He asks for your advice and support as Romania
"rediscovers her liberal tradition".
President Li of Taiwan - September 7, 1990
(Received September 24)
President Li condemns Iraqi aggression and supports your actions
in the Gulf. He acknowledges your call for military and economic
support. He also informs you that voluntary contributions of one
hundred million dollars (U.S.) and a supply of medicine, food and
other material are available to you.
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CANACA
PRIME MINISTER PREMIER MINISTRE
September 21, 1800.
Dear George,
I am writing to express the interest of the
Government of Canada in participating in negotiations
with the United States and Mexico on a North American
free trade agreement which would benefit all three
countries. I would ask that this proposal be taken
into account in your domestic procedures.
I am confident that an examination over the
coming months of the objectives each country would wish
to pursue in such negotiations would demonstrate that a
mutually advantageous agreement can be concluded.
I look forward to joining you and
President Salinas in this common endeavour.
Yours sincerely,
Suain
The President of the United States
of America
The White House
Washington, D.C.
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THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA
TRANSLATION
September 7, 1990
Dear Mr. President,
The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait is an unprovoked act of
blatant aggression in violation of the rules of
international law and the Charter of the United Nations. We
are encouraged to see that the United States as the leader
of the world has taken prompt and effective measures,
together with many other countries, in confronting the
crisis with great courage and determination. As the
President of the Republic of China, I and my government have
also strongly condemned the Iraqi aggression and express our
unequivocal support to the U.N. resolutions imposing
sanctions against Iraq.
We truly share your belief, Mr. President, that
aggression should be punished and international justice
should be upheld. We must join, hand in hand, to show
that the threat or the use of force are not ways of
resolving differences in the Middle East or anywhere else.
Predator has to pay a high price for its aggression.
We understand that you have initiated an action plan on
responsibility sharing last Thursday calling on friends
around the world to mobilize and coordinate the
international efforts to support the military endeavor and
to help alleviate economic disruptions of the front line
countries. The Republic of China, as a responsible member
of the free world and a loyal friend of the United States,
would like to echo your solemn call. I would like to inform
you, Mr. President, that a voluntary contribution of one
hundred million U.S. dollars and a supply of medicine, food
and other materials are made available at your disposal. We
believe that this coordinated and comprehensive inter-
national response is the only path to meeting the act of
aggression.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Last, but not least, I would like to reassure you, Mr.
President, that the Republic of China on Taiwan will, as
always, continue to work with you in preserving peace and
justice in the world and in strengthening the mutually
beneficial relations between our two countries.
Mrs. Lee joins me in sending you and Mrs. Bush our
warmest regards.
Sincerely,
/s/ Lee Teng-hui
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