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BASORA
6422 Add-on RB
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
August 22, 1989
ACTION
Nati See Advisor
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
has seen
THROUGH:
ADRIAN A. BASORA (ACTING) AAB
FROM:
ROBERT L. HUTCHINGS RZH
SUBJECT:
Request from Senator Dole
CODEL Dole, due to arrive in Warsaw at noon August 24, has cabled
in from Rabat, asking whether you or Governor Sununu have "any
interest in increasing the number and scope of messages" Senator
and Secretary Dole are carrying with them in light of recent
developments. They also request updated guidance from the White
House or State.
I have asked State to draft a cable in reply, for handling via
the Crosshatch system, saying that the letters of introduction
(attached at Tab I) remain sufficient and will assure that CODEL
Dole is given maximum access to the Polish Government and
Solidarity. The cable will also provide updated guidance (to be
supplemented by Ambassador Davis upon arrival of CODEL Dole)
along the lines of the latest White House and State press
guidance. The cable would note that we are being careful to
distance ourselves from the ongoing process of forming a new
Polish government.
I will call your attention to the crosshatch cable when it
reaches us.
RECOMMENDATION
That you endorse the approach described above.
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Attachment
Tab I
Presidential Letters of Introduction
6422 Add-on
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
August 22, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
ADRIAN A. BASORA (ACTING) AAB
FROM:
ROBERT L. HUTCHINGS RIH
SUBJECT:
Request from Senator Dole
CODEL Dole, due to arrive in Warsaw at noon August 24, has cabled
in from Rabat, asking whether you or Governor Sununu have "any
interest in increasing the number and scope of messages" Senator
and Secretary Dole are carrying with them in light of recent
developments. They also request updated guidance from the White
House or State.
I have asked State to draft a cable in reply, for handling via
the Crosshatch system, saying that the letters of introduction
(attached at Tab I) remain sufficient and will assure that CODEL
Dole is given maximum access to the Polish Government and
Solidarity. The cable will also provide updated guidance (to be
supplemented by Ambassador Davis upon arrival of CODEL Dole)
along the lines of the latest White House and State press
guidance. The cable would note that we are being careful to
distance ourselves from the ongoing process of forming a new
Polish government.
I will call your attention to the crosshatch cable when it
reaches us.
RECOMMENDATION
That you endorse the approach described above.
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Attachment
Tab I
Presidential Letters of Introduction
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear President Jaruzelski:
It is with pleasure that I introduce to you
Robert Dole, United States Senator from
Kansas and Minority Leader in the Senate.
Bob Dole has had an active interest in the
affairs of East-Central Europe throughout his
long and influential career in the Senate.
During the last months, he has been an
important member of the bipartisan coalition
supporting my efforts to assist the process
of economic and political reform in Poland.
I want to ask you to make every effort to
expose 3ob and his wife, Secretary of Labor
Elizabeth Dole, to all that is going on in
your country. I am sure that they will, as I
did, relish the opportunity to see personally
the remarkable developments taking place in
Poland at this historic juncture. Bob Dole
is close to me both personally and
politically and I've asked him to report back
his personal views of the situation. As we
strive for a more productive U.S. -Polish
relationship, his first-hand knowledge of
the situation in Poland will be invaluable in
guiding the efforts of the U.S. Congress and
in providing advice and counsel to me.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
Wojciech Jaruzelski
President of the Polish People's Republic
Warsaw, Poland
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. Walesa:
I am pleased to introduce to you Robert Dole,
Minority Leader of the United States Senate.
Bob Dole is one of the people on whom I rely
most closely to forge bipartisan consensus on
important foreign policy issues. He has been
a stalwart in recent months as I have sought
to develop initiatives in support of
political and economic reform in Poland.
I am delighted that he is taking this trip to
Poland because his first-hand knowledge of
the situation will be invaluable in giving
direction to the efforts of the U.S. Congress
and in providing counsel to me as we try to
help you at this time of historic change.
Bob is accompanied by his wife, Elizabeth
Dole, who is United States Secretary of Labor
and thus has a special interest in the
activities of Solidarity. Bob Dole is close
to me personally and politically and I have
asked him to report back his personal views
of the situation. I would consider it a
great favor if you make every effort to see
that Bob and Elizabeth's trip to Poland is a
successful and informative one.
Sincerely,
Mr. Lech Walesa
ul. Polanki 54
80-308 Gdansk
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
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Document No.
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02a. Memo
Brent Scowcroft to William H. Webster
8/21/89
(b)(1)
S
RE: U.S. Policy on Soviet Emigration (1 pp.)
Collection:
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Bush Presidential Records
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National Security Council
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Blackwill, Robert D., Files
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Chronological Files
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File Location:
August 1989 [2]
Date Closed:
6/22/2011
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30546
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
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P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
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and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
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personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
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purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
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Document No.
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02b. Action
Nancy Bearg Dyke & Condoleezza Rice to Brent Scowcroft
8/14/89
(b)(1)
S
memo
RE: Letter from Judge Webster (2 pp.)
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
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gift.
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PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington DC 20505
July 31, 1989
Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft
Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
The White House
Washington, D. C.
20500
Dear General Scowcroft:
I want to keep you up-to-date on the state of play
regarding the Soviet emigre issue. Enclosed is a copy
of a letter I sent to Larry Eagleburger raising some
of my concerns. State is trying to accommodate the
Intelligence Community's concerns, but they have already
concluded that the Rome processing center will be
closed. I think that may be a bit premature.
Sincerely,
William Bill H. Webster
Enclosure
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
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02d. Letter
William H. Webster to Lawrence S. Eagleburger
7/27/89
(b)(1)
S
RE: Soviet refugee policy (3 pp.)
Collection:
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Bush Presidential Records
Office:
National Security Council
Series:
Blackwill, Robert D., Files
Subseries:
Chronological Files
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
August 1989 [2]
Date Closed:
6/22/2011
OA/ID Number:
30546
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2011-0298-F
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(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
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and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
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personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
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Document No.
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02e. Memo
Memo for the Record
7/20/89
(b)(1)
S
RE: Émigré Reporting (2 pp.)
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Bush Presidential Records
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National Security Council
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August 1989 [2]
Date Closed:
6/22/2011
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30546
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P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
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(George Bush Library)
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02f. Memo
Memo for the Record
7/24/89
(b)(1)
S
RE: Émigré Reporting (5 pp.)
Collection:
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Bush Presidential Records
Office:
National Security Council
Series:
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Subseries:
Chronological Files
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Date Closed:
6/22/2011
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30546
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P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
UNCLASSIFIED
RECORD ID: 8906199
NSC/S PROFILE
RECEIVED: 08 AUG 89 09
TO: DAM, MARCIA W
FROM: SCOWCROFT
DOC DATE: 21 AUG 89
SOURCE REF:
KEYWORDS: ARMS CONTROL
MP
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SUBJECT: LTR FM INSTITUTE FOR EAST WEST SECURITY STUDIES RE ARMS CONTROL
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DUE DATE: 11 AUG 89
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DOC 3 OF 3
UNCLASSIFIED
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 21, 1989
Dear Mrs Dam,
Thank you for forwarding to me a copy of
Challenges of Verification: Smaller States
and Arms Control. Dr. Gaertner proposes some
creative solutions to some of the most
difficult verification problems we face. I
look forward to further thought-provoking
publications from the Institute for East-West
Security Studies.
Sincerely,
ou and arive my
Beent
Brent Scowcroft
personal work cooprom hear you
Mrs. Marcia Dam
Coordinator of Public Affairs
Institute for East-West Security Studies
360 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10017
6199
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
August 14, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
SIGNED
JR
THROUGH:
ARNOLD KANTER
FROM:
WILLIAM TOBEY
SUBJECT:
Letter from Marcia Wachs Dam
At Tab I is a response to Marcia Wachs Dam, who has written to
you (Tab A) forwarding a booklet on the role smaller states can
play in verification of arms control treaties, such as a
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban (CTB), conventional arms
reductions, and a ban on chemical weapons production or use. In
some cases (e.g. CTB), it is not clear that the proposed treaty
would be consistent with U.S. interests, even if verification
problems could be solved. Nonetheless, the booklet is a creative
discussion of difficult problems.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the response at Tab I.
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Tab II
Incoming
6199
stay for per AUG
Institute for East-West Security Studies
Dear Bient,
Dr. Heinz Gaertner, a Resident Fellow at the Institute for
East-West Security Studies, a research fellow at the Austrian
Institute for International Affairs, and a member of the Expert
Group on Arms Control at the Austrian Foreign Ministry, is in a
unique position to explore the role of the smaller European
states in arms control negotiations and verification.
The IEWSS Occasional Paper, by Dr. Gaertner Challenges of
Verification: Smaller States and Arms Control published this
month, considers whether the involvement of neutral and
nonaligned states helps to overcome the traditional East-West
polarization. It explores the possibility that smaller nations,
including smaller members of the Warsaw Pact and NATO, could make
positive contributions (1) to the verification of reductions in
conventional forces, (2) to a chemical weapons conference, and
(3) to a comprehensive nuclear test ban. Dr. Gaertner carefully
analyzes the political and technological conditions necessary if
neutral and nonaligned states are to participate in arms control
negotiations and multilateral verification.
I am sending you a complimentary copy of Challenges of
Verification in the hope that you will send me your comments and
suggest others who would be interested in this IEWSS Occasional
Paper.
Are there any others
Sincerely yours,
at the NSC. you'd
like me to send our
MarciaH Dam
Publications to ? I hear
Marcia Wachs Dam
Coordinator of Public Affairs
you're doing a great job quietly! M.
360 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017
(212) 557-2570
FAX: (212)949-8043
TELEX: 760-8127
CABLE: EWSECUR
Institute for East-West Security Studies
Marcia Wachs Dam
Public Affairs Coordinator
I
360 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017
(212) 557-2570
Telex: 499-0809
Fax: (212) 949-8043
Cable: EWSECUR
Challenges of Verification:
Smaller States and
Arms Control
Heinz Gaertner
Institute for East-West Security Studies
New York
1989
Basora
CONFIDENTIAL
BB
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONFIDENTIAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
6566
W/UNCLASSIFIED ATTACHMENT
August 19, 1989
ACTION
Nati Sec Advisor
has seen
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
ADRIAN A. BASORA (ACTING) AAB
FROM:
ROBERT L. HUTCHINGS RZH
SUBJECT:
Press Guidance on Poland
Attached, per our conversation, is revised press guidance for use
at Monday's 10:30 a.m. press briefing. By that time, the media
will have reacted to today's dramatic announcement that
Jaruzelski proposes Tadeusz Mazowiecki to be Prime Minister of a
Solidarity-led government. Ambassador Davis, with whom I spoke
by phone today, expects the Sejm to vote on the nomination on
Wednesday, August 23. We have already forwarded a Statement by
the Press Secretary for issuance once Mazowiecki has been
confirmed as Prime Minister. Meanwhile, we will need to respond
to press queries as this historic process unfolds.
RECOMMENDATION
That you approve the Tab I press guidance for use at the press
briefing on Monday, August 21.
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Press Guidance on Poland
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CONFIDENTIAL
2012-0262-MR
7/21/2014 MM
PRESS GUIDANCE
ON POLAND
We are encouraged by the way the Polish leadership is
responding to the challenge of undertaking major and
difficult reforms of the Polish political system. This
process has proceeded peacefully, with all sides showing
political wisdom and restraint in an ongoing political
dialogue.
If the Polish Parliament approves President Jaruzelski's
nomination of Tadeusz Mazowiecki as Prime Minister, this
would be a further dramatic step toward creation of a
government that would enjoy broad popular support.
We would not wish to comment further on the ongoing process
of forming a new government in Poland. This is a matter for
the Poles to decide.
(IF RAISED) It is premature to speak of possible new forms
of economic assistance until a new Polish government is in
place.
As you know, we have already announced a set a of
economic assistance measures and are developing
concerted Western action in support of economic
and political reform in Poland.
Economic recovery ultimately depends on steps --
difficult steps -- the Poles themselves must take
toward economic reform, which is essential for
Western aid to be effective.
Once a new Polish government is confirmed, we look
forward to early discussions on its economic plans.
LOWENKRON
BB
6428
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
August 19, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR J. STAPLETON ROY
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Request for Presidential Participation in
American Ex-Prisoners of War Convention
In response to your request, the President's schedule precludes
him from accepting the invitation to travel to Niagara Falls
September 21 to attend the American Ex-Prisoners of War
Convention.
G. Philip Hughes
Executive Secretary
6428
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
Natl Sec Advisor
has seen
August 17, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
ADRIAN BASORA (ACTING) AAB
FROM:
BARRY F. LOWENKRON BM
SUBJECT:
Presidential Invitation to American Ex-Prisoners
of War Convention
At Tab I is a memorandum from Philip Hughes to J. Stapleton Roy
informing him that the President will be unable to attend a
"Hands Across the Border" ceremony, September 21 at Niagara
Falls, organized by U.S. and Canadian POWs. (The State request
is at Tab II. Canadian officials have not yet broached the
subject with Prime Minister Mulroney, waiting to hear from us
whether the President will attend.) In addition to a full plate
of events on the 21st, the President is scheduled to meet with
Hungarian Minister of State Imre Pozsgay.
RECOMMENDATION
That you authorize Philip Hughes to sign the memorandum at Tab I.
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August 14, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Invitation to the President to attend the American
Ex-Prisoners of War Convention
We have been approached by the Canadian Embassy regarding
the President's possible attendance at the American
Ex-Prisoners of War Convention at Niagara Falls, New York, on
Thursday, September 21, 1989. The National Prisoners of War
Association of Canada, which will concurrently hold its
convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario, has invited Canadian
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney to attend its function.
The two ex-POW associations will be holding a memorial
service at 11:00 a.m. on September 21 at the International
Rainbow Bridge border crossing, followed by a "Hands Across the
Border" exchange of flags ceremony. The convention organizers
have invited the President and the Canadian Prime Minister to
participate in this ceremony.
The Department has consulted with the Department of
Veterans Affairs, which reports that the American Ex-Prisoners
of War Association is a respected organization, chartered by
the Congress, and composed primarily of World War II era
veterans. Representatives of this group, which numbers
approximately 30,000, have visited the White House on several
occasions.
The Department recommends that the President participate in
the "Hands Across the Border" ceremony, especially if Prime
Minister Mulroney is in attendance. Should both leaders
attend, a large turnout by the membership of the U.S. and
Canadian ex-POW associations is anticipated. The Department of
Veterans Affairs supports our recommendation.
The Canadian Embassy is awaiting information of the
President's intentions before making its recommendation to the
Prime Minister. The Department would welcome any information
we may convey to the Canadian Embassy.
J. Stapleton Roy
Executive Secretary
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Appointment Request for Pertti Paasio, Foreign
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Pertti Paasio, Finland's Foreign Minister, will be in Washington
September 20-23 for consultations, and to commemorate the 70th
anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with the
United States. He requested a meeting with you to discuss arms
control, the state of U.S. -Soviet relations, and recent
developments within Europe. We think such a meeting would be
useful to convey our views on these issues. Should you agree to
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Dear Howard,
Thank you for sending the memorandum
prepared by Harald Malmgren. With your
recommendation in mind, two of Bob
Blackwill's colleagues in the European and
Soviet Directorate met with him on August
16. They had a long and interesting
conversation about economic reforms in
Estonia and developments in the Soviet
Union more generally.
I appreciate your sharing Malmgren's
impressions with me. They are useful in
tracking the sweeping changes now
unfolding in the Soviet Union.
Sincerely,
Breat
Brent Scowcroft
The Honorable Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Baker, Worthington, Crossley,
Stansberry, and Woolf
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SUBJECT:
Letter from Howard Baker
At Tab I is a proposed reply from you to Howard Baker, who had
written you August 10, enclosing a four-page memo from former
USTR Harald Malmgren concerning the latter's recent visit to
Estonia. The memo outlines plans toward Estonian economic
self-management, which Gorbachev himself has supported as a model
for broader implementation in the USSR.
Baker also suggests that you or Bob Blackwill might want to meet
with Malmgren. In Bob's absence, Adrian Basora and I met with
him yesterday. His views were interesting, though they reflected
the somewhat unrealistic expectations in Estonia of what the West
might do to help.
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AUG 11 1989
The Honorable Brent Scowcroft
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Dear Brent:
Attached is a memorandum prepared for me by Harald
Malmgren on his recent visit to Estonia and his several
conversations with Estonian President Ruutel.
Malmgren, whom you may know and whose counsel I have
profited from for a number of years, is an astute political
observer. I think you will find his observations both
interesting and useful. If you think it warranted, he is
willing to sit down with either you or Bob Blackwill and
expand further on the information provided in the memo.
Best wishes,
Sincerely,
Hand
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
3 August, 1989
Memorandum for Senator Howard Baker
From Harald Malmgren
Subject: Estonia and Moscow
Arnold Ruutel, President of the Estonian Republic, asked me to
convey very discretely to someone close to President Bush the
following observations on the interplay between Gorbachev and the
Estonian leadership. These reflections were made to me over the
course of three private (off calendar) meetings in his gardens
lasting several hours, and he admonished that wide disclosure of
these views would harm Gorbachev as well as the Estonian leaders.
Summary
1. Gorbachev has personally been working with Ruutel and the
Estonian Communist Party First Secretary Vaino Valjas to develop
the Estonian plans for economic self management (known as the
Independently Managed Economy, or IME, plan). Further, Gorbachev
has helped to guide the strategy and tactics of the Estonian
leaders in maneuvering their ideas through the Supreme Soviet,
and his staff have been crucial in formulating compromises at
each step of the political process of the last year or so.
2. Gorbachev has promised Ruutel that the Estonian IME plan will
be successfully maneuvered through the Supreme Soviet, although
this may take more than one vote in coming months.
3. Gorbachev feels that the Communist Party is already in pro-
cess of a drastic transition from top-down control to a new
framework of political motivations based upon constituency poli-
tics (local party leaders suddenly feel the need to satisfy local
interests in order to retain power). His next task must be to
crack the traditional hold of the Russian bureaucrats in Moscow,
and for this he feels it is not sufficient to press for change
from the top. Therefore, he wants to stimulate a "bottom-up"
source of competition from the Republics to challenge the "top-
down" managers of the national ministries and state enterprises.
4. Gorbachev has therefore explained to Ruutel and Valjas that
he strongly supports the concept of economic self-management in
the Republics, but prefers to begin with a limited experiment in
Estonia. He is said to feel that Lithuania and Latvia are not
yet ready, and that the other republics have given little thought
to how to implement such an approach.
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5. Gorbachev has implied that he wants true self-management for
Estonia, so that privatization of farming and business can be
implemented without the necessity of a Moscow political decision.
Moreover, Gorbachev has encourage the Estonian leaders to seek to
internationalize their economy independently of the Moscow sys-
tem, by pursuing independent foreign ventures with the aim of
retaining all foreign currency earnings for Estonian use, rather
than transferring such hard currency to Moscow control. In this
respect, he seems to have hinted that he would like to see the
Estonian Republic become a "gateway" to the rest of the USSR,
with business managed from one republic to another, bypassing the
Moscow control system and creating new competition.
6. Gorbachev is also quietly helping the Estonian leaders in
their handling of the Soviet parliamentary debate on the implica-
tions of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. It would appear that he
does want the Baltics to be able to establish a certain degree of
legal autonomy -- at least for economic or commercial purposes.
7. Ruutel says that he has already discussed with Gorbachev the
closing of military facilities in Estonia in the context of US-
USSR arms control talks in the next two or three years (especial-
ly the Tartu air base for "backfire" bombers). Ruutel implied
that Estonia would become part of a "buffer area." He was hoping
that Tartu air base would become an international air freight
hub.
8. Ruutel emphatically said that he does not want the US govern-
ment to change its position on non-recognition, and that no hints
or subtle adjustments should be made at this moment in order to
avoid misunderstandings and counterproductive maneuvers by the
hardline element in Moscow. In this respect, he mentioned the
recent visit of the American Consul General from Leningrad,
Richard Miles, which Ruutel felt had taken on too much of an
appearance of an official visit, when the Estonian leaders would
prefer a more informal process of contact (tourism and social
dinners were more appropriate modes of contact with the US diplo-
matic system). On the Estonian side, there is desire to send
various high officials to the US to make informal contacts, but
that this process should take place under the umbrella of private
events. (For example, Professor Tiitma, the Minister of Ideol-
ogy, and right hand man of Valjas, will soon attend the American
Sociological Association annual meeting in San Francisco, and he
has asked me to arrange some friendly meals with suitable people
in Washington in mid-August. Dr. Otsason, the Deputy Prime
Minister for economic planning, has also asked me to find a
suitable framework for a visit at an early date, to enable him to
explain the objectives of IME.)
9. Ruutel hoped that gradually the US might consider some form
of "differentiated policy" towards the Estonian IME experiment,
encouraging the privatization and internationalization process
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while taking care not to generate contentions with Moscow.
10. Ruutel, Valjas, and a handful of other Estonian leaders feel
that Gorbachev is their best hope for the future, and that his
objectives and theirs are convergent. Therefore, the Estonian
Communist Party and the President were the real core of the
economic reform movement, including the pursuit of IME. Ruutel
said that the Popular Front included many extreme views, but that
the key players supported the back-room maneuvers between Gor-
bachev and the Ruutel-Valjas team.
Comment
This was my third visit to Estonia in the last fourteen months,
and I am returning in September. In this most recent visit, I
was guest of the Deputy Prime Minister, and traveled to various
cities as guest of the regional officials, to examine the Eston-
ian economy and give my advice on the prospects for a world
reorientation under IME.
Younger Communist Party leaders, especially Laak (Tartu), Raidla
(Parnu), and Tahmlett (Saaremaa) seem to be working intimately
closely with Ruutel in pursuing the IME initiative. Thus, the
Prime Minister (Toome) seems to be a supporting player, with
Ruutel and Valjas working directly with the regional bosses.
I did not see Valjas, but it was said that he has been somewhat
ill lately.
I did have lengthy discussions with Tiitma, which were consistent
with what Ruutel told me. Ruutel, for his part, indicated that
Tiitma was now close to Gorbachev also.
In previous visits, I felt the Estonian leaders were pursuing a
dream in their espousal of economic self-management. Moreover, I
thought that the extremists would spoil the endeavor by challeng-
ing Moscow too directly about sovereignty and independence. Now,
I feel that the Estonians have their own extremists under con-
trol, and that their strategy for gradual evolution of IME is
realistic, at least in political terms.
Economically, I feel there is a foundation for internationaliza-
tion of the Estonian economy, and that some quiet momentum is
already evident. For example, Finnair and SAS are planning to
open direct flights into Tallinn soon, and Swedish ferries will
be initiated for travel to Saaremaa and Hijomaa islands next
spring (these islands have been closed to westerners since the
1940's, but once were major summer places for Swedes). Swedish
and Finnish businessmen are crawling all over Estonia. Some
Paris and London financial houses have asked to open informal
contacts to explore the implications of IME.
It is clear to me that the Estonians strongly prefer to develop
3
new joint ventures with American and Japanese enterprises, since
their historical experience has been that the Swedes and Finns
try to control the Estonians and exploit their intermediary
position, keeping other westerners at arms length.
The regional party leaders in Estonia would really like to have
some technical help from the overseas programs of the US Depart-
ment of Agriculture, especially help in establishing model farms
for education, in assisting their research and development of
veterinary medicine, and in teaching Estonians how to employ high
technology in agriculture. In my opinion, the agricultural
potential of Estonia is substantial.
In industry and services, there is potential for hard-currency
based development in selected areas, especially in biotechnology,
medical services, tourism, light industry (based upon labor-
saving technologies), and services to other republics such as in
tourism and banking.
I noted in my discussions that industrial processes which are
labor-saving almost always involve dual-use technologies (e.g.
computer-controlled manufacturing). I raised the idea that
Estonia might offer to become an "open zone," so that its employ-
ment of dual-use technologies could be monitored by Western
governments or businesses. This could constitute another kind of
"confidence-building" measure. Several Estonians said they felt
this was possible, and that Gorbachev might well support such an
idea, since it would be a means of keeping the fingers of the
military off civilian technology, allowing its undiluted use in
education and the improvement of economic productivity.
In conclusion, I think the rapid development of the economic
self-management idea in recent months is remarkable; and its fit
with the political and power-structure maneuvers of Gorbachev is
even more remarkable.
Gosplan, including Minister Maslyukov, will try to slow the
momentum, but I now think the IME process will evolve over time
into a framework of self-management which could open the possi-
bility of a new gateway into the USSR.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
BASORA
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SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
TO:
JOSEPH W. HAGIN, II, Director,
Presidential Appointments and Scheduling
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
D
REQUEST:
Meeting with Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante
Markovic
PURPOSE:
To demonstrate U.S. support for Markovic's
reform agenda at a time of heightened
instability in Yugoslavia
BACKGROUND:
Prime Minister Markovic plans to come to
the U.S. in early October for meetings with
representatives of the U.S. business
community and has requested a meeting with
you. He would adjust the dates of his
Washington visit to meet your schedule.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
None
DATE & TIME:
October 4-16
DURATION: 20-30 minutes
LOCATION:
Oval Office
PARTICIPANTS:
The President, Secretary Baker, Governor
Sununu, Brent Scowcroft, Robert Gates, Robert
Blackwill, Prime Minister Markovic, and
Charge d'Affaires Matic
OUTLINE OF EVENTS: Photo opportunity and brief discussion
REMARKS REQUIRED:
To be provided by NSC
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open photo/writing pool
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Robert M. Gates,
Assistant to the President and Deputy for National
Security Affairs
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European and Soviet Affairs
Yugoslavia
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Ante MARKOVIC
YUGOSLAVIA
Phonetic: MARkohveech)
2012-1605-MR
President, Federal Executive Council (FEC)
(since March 1989)
Ante Marković succeeds Branko Mikulić as
Yugoslav Premier during a period of economic
crisis and heightened ethnic tension. A former
Croatian premier (1982-86) and a member of the
Croatian Presidency since 1986, Marković is an
experienced administrator with a reputation for
effective management. He is a strong supporter of
economic reform and is determined to move
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Yugoslavia toward a market economy.
©
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Marković set several conditions for taking the job
of premier: the support of the regions in naming a competent Cabinet, the freedom to pursue
vigorous economic reform, and a mandate of sufficient length to do so. He gained only part
of what he asked; he must still dicker with the regions over policy (as he did over his Cabinet)
and is unlikely to have a totally free hand to pursue major policy changes. The Federal
Assembly (which formally elects the FEC) named Marković to fill only the remainder of
Mikulić's term, which expires in May 1990; he is eligible, however, to be reelected to a four-
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
year term.
Although Marković had to negotiate the allocation of posts in the FEC, he adhered less
strictly to traditional proportional regional representation than did his predecessor; he
nominated a reformist Cabinet in which the liberal northern republics are heavily
represented. He was forced to make some political concessions, such as appointing a retired
Serbian general for the important Internal Security portfolio. but overall he displayed a
pragmatic mix of firmness and compromise in selecting people.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
to deal with Yugoslavia's severe problems within the
current political context.
1.4(c);
1.4(d);
(b)(3)
Economic Responsibilites
As head of the FEC, Marković is one of the leading formulators of economic policy and
devotes most of his attention to the current economic crisis. In speeches and conversations he
has advocated a growth-oriented strategy, deregulation of the economy. formation of a
unified Yugoslav market, and development of small businesses. He wants to increase exports
to generate the hard currency earnings required for imports and to reduce the country's
burdensome debt-service ratio. He also hopes to attract greater foreign investment and joint
ventures to gain the capital, technologies, and skills needed for development.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Marković has claimed that he intends to pursue a restrictive monetary policy, but he
opposes wage controls and has stated that structural reform is a necessary prerequisite to
suppressing inflation. We believe that the current rate of inflation, which now approaches
1000 percent on an annual basis, will force him to address that problem sooner rather than
(cont.)
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
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later. However, because of the nature of Yugoslavia's political and economic system,
Marković will have trouble implementing the necessary economic legislation and probably
does not have the fiscal and monetary tools to make significant progress in combating
inflation.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Career
A Croat, Marković was born on 25 November 1924 in Bosnia-Hercegovina. He has a
technical degree. He joined the Partisans during World War II at 17 and the Communist
Party in 1943. After the war he became active in politics and business, serving at various
times as a member of the Central Committee of the League of Communists of Croatia, the
Economic Chamber of the Sabor (Croatian Assembly), and the Economic Chamber of the
Federal Assembly. He has been associated with plans to increase the influence of business in
the Sabor. Marković established his reputation for capable management while serving
during 1961-83 as director of Rade Koncar, one of Yugoslavia's largest manufacturers of
electrical equipment.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
During the last several years, Marković has been an important political figure in
Croatia. As premier, he was a vocal defender of Croatia's economic interests. a tradition he
continued as President. In May 1986 he became a member of the Central Committee of the
League of Communists of Yugoslavia.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Personal Data
A skilled orator, Marković is known for his animated speeches. He has traveled widely
and visited Florida in 1984 to meet with state officials and businessmen. He speaks Russian,
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
German, and Italian but not English. Married, he has a grown son and daughter.
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ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
ADRIAN A. BASORA (ACTING) AAB
FROM:
ROBERT L. HUTCHINGS RIH
SUBJECT:
Schedule Proposal for Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante
Markovic
Markovic, who became Prime Minister in April 1988 with a strong
commitment to economic and political reform, will be in
Washington in early October to meet with members of the American
business community. As Yugoslav Foreign Minister Loncar told you
during your June 15 meeting, Markovic hopes to meet with the
President.
State recommends that the President agree to meet with Markovic.
We concur. This is a very delicate period for Yugoslavia, as the
country grapples with rampant inflation, sharpening ethnic
conflict, a fragmenting political system, and an East-West
environment that has eroded much of the international sympathy
for the Yugoslav predicament. Markovic is not the answer to all
of Yugoslavia's problems, but his agenda is the right one. We
believe a meeting with the President would be an important signal
of U.S. support for the Markovic government and the reform course
on which it has embarked.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the Tab I Schedule Proposal.
Attachments
Tab I
Schedule Proposal w/Bio
Tab A
List of Participants
Tab II State Incoming
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MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:
Proposed Meeting between President Bush and
Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante Markovic
Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante Markovic will be in Washington
the first two weeks of October to meet with members of the U.S.
business community. He would like to schedule a private
working meeting with President Bush during that time. The
Yugoslavs have not supplied a tentative date as of yet but
Markovic will accommodate the President's schedule. During
your June 15 meeting with Yugoslav Foreign Minister Loncar, you
voiced support for a meeting between the President and
Markovic.
We are concerned about the sharp deterioration in the
Yugoslav economy. Markovic has outlined details of a bold
reform program and is currently negotiating with the IMF to
move forward speedily with systemic restructuring. Markovic
and his cabinet are dedicated to serious reforms, but domestic
political pressure is mounting against him. The Serbian Party
leadership has openly attacked Markovic, claiming that his
program will benefit the more economically advanced northern
republics of Slovenia and Croatia at the expense of the poorer
southern republics and Serbia.
We are concerned about growing Serbian nationalism and its
effect on Yugoslav stability as well as on the Albanian
minority in Kosovo. We have avoided taking sides publicly but
have expressed strong concerns privately. The House and Senate
have passed amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act and
Department of State Authorization bill, respectively,
criticizing Yugoslavia's human rights situation.
Markovic's visit will give us an important and timely
opportunity to support Markovic and other embattled forces in
Yugoslavia working for political and economic reform. His
meeting with the President would demonstrate our concern over
the situation developing in Yugoslavia. We strongly recommend
that the President meet with Markovic in early October.
J. Stapleton Roy
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August 17, 1989
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
TO:
JOSEPH W. HAGIN, II, Director,
Presidential Appointments and Scheduling
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
D
REQUEST:
Meeting with Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante
Markovic
PURPOSE:
To demonstrate U.S. support for Markovic's
reform agenda at a time of heightened
instability in Yugoslavia
BACKGROUND:
Prime Minister Markovic plans to come to
the U.S. in early October for meetings with
representatives of the U.S. business
community and has requested a meeting with
you. He would adjust the dates of his
Washington visit to meet your schedule.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
None
DATE & TIME:
October 4-16
DURATION: 20-30 minutes
LOCATION:
Oval Office
PARTICIPANTS:
The President, Secretary Baker, Governor
Sununu, Brent Scowcroft, Robert Gates, Robert
Blackwill, Prime Minister Markovic, and
Charge d'Affaires Matic
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
Photo opportunity and brief discussion
REMARKS REQUIRED:
To be provided by NSC
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open photo/writing pool
RECOMMENDED BY:
NSC
OPPOSED BY:
None
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PARTICIPANTS
U.S.
The President
The Vice President
James A. Baker, Secretary of State
John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff
Brent Scowcroft,
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Robert M. Gates,
Assistant to the President and Deputy for National
Security Affairs
Robert D. Blackwill, Special Assistant to the President for
European and Soviet Affairs
Yugoslavia
Ante Markovic, Prime Minister
Vladimir Matic, Charge d'Affaires
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
07b. Report
Re: Ante Markovic [FOIA RESTRICTIONS REDACTED]
4/28/89
(b)(1), (b)(3)
C
(2 pp.)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Document Partially Declassified
Office:
National Security Council
(Copy of Document Follows)
Series:
Blackwill, Robert D., Files
By MM
on 5/23/2016
Subseries:
Chronological Files
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
August 1989 [2]
Date Closed:
6/22/2011
OA/ID Number:
30546
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2011-0298-F
Appeal Case #:
Re-review Case #:
Appeal Disposition:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Disposition Date:
AR Case #:
MR Case #:
2011-0436-MR(500)
AR Disposition:
MR Disposition:
Released in Part
AR Disposition Date:
MR Disposition Date: 4/22/2014
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
(b)(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
(b)(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
(b)(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
(b)(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
(b)(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
(b)(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of
(b)(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
(b)(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
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Ante MARKOVIĆ
BUSH
YUGOSLAVIA
Phonetic: MARkohveech)
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President, Federal Executive Council (FEC)
(since March 1989)
Ante Marković succeeds Branko Mikulić as
Yugoslav Premier during a period of economic
crisis and heightened ethnic tension. A former
Croatian premier (1982-86) and a member of the
Croatian Presidency since 1986, Marković is an
experienced administrator with a reputation for
effective management. He is a strong supporter of
economic reform and is determined to move
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Yugoslavia toward a market economy.
©
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Marković set several conditions for taking the job
of premier: the support of the regions in naming a competent Cabinet, the freedom to pursue
vigorous economic reform, and a mandate of sufficient length to do so. He gained only part
of what he asked; he must still dicker with the regions over policy (as he did over his Cabinet)
and is unlikely to have a totally free hand to pursue major policy changes. The Federal
Assembly (which formally elects the FEC) named Marković to fill only the remainder of
Mikulić's term, which expires in May 1990; he is eligible, however, to be reelected to a four-
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
year term.
Although Marković had to negotiate the allocation of posts in the FEC, he adhered less
strictly to traditional proportional regional representation than did his predecessor; he
nominated a reformist Cabinet in which the liberal northern republics are heavily
represented. He was forced to make some political concessions, such as appointing a retired
Serbian general for the important Internal Security portfolio. but overall he displayed a
pragmatic mix of firmness and compromise in selecting people.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
to deal with Yugoslavia's severe problems within the
current political context. 1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Economic Responsibilites
As head of the FEC, Marković is one of the leading formulators of economic policy and
devotes most of his attention to the current economic crisis. In speeches and conversations he
has advocated a growth-oriented strategy, deregulation of the economy. formation of a
unified Yugoslav market, and development of small businesses. He wants to increase exports
to generate the hard currency earnings required for imports and to reduce the country's
burdensome debt-service ratio. He also hopes to attract greater foreign investment and joint
ventures to gain the capital, technologies, and skills needed for development.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Marković has claimed that he intends to pursue a restrictive monetary policy, but he
opposes wage controls and has stated that structural reform is a necessary prerequisite to
suppressing inflation. We believe that the current rate of inflation. which now approaches
1000 percent on an annual basis, will force him to address that problem sooner rather than
(cont.)
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
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later. However, because of the nature of Yugoslavia's political and economic system,
Marković will have trouble implementing the necessary economic legislation and probably
does not have the fiscal and monetary tools to make significant progress in combating
inflation.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Career
A Croat, Marković was born on 25 November 1924 in Bosnia-Hercegovina. He has a
technical degree. He joined the Partisans during World War II at 17 and the Communist
Party in 1943. After the war he became active in politics and business, serving at various
times as a member of the Central Committee of the League of Communists of Croatia, the
Economic Chamber of the Sabor (Croatian Assembly), and the Economic Chamber of the
Federal Assembly. He has been associated with plans to increase the influence of business in
the Sabor. Marković established his reputation for capable management while serving
during 1961-83 as director of Rade Koncar, one of Yugoslavia's largest manufacturers of
electrical equipment.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
During the last several years, Marković has been an important political figure in
Croatia. As premier, he was a vocal defender of Croatia's economic interests. a tradition he
continued as President. In May 1986 he became a member of the Central Committee of the
League of Communists of Yugoslavia.
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
Personal Data
A skilled orator, Marković is known for his animated speeches. He has traveled widely
and visited Florida in 1984 to meet with state officials and businessmen. He speaks Russian,
1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
German, and Italian but not English. Married, he has a grown son and daughter.
28 April !989
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1.4(c); 1.4(d); (b)(3)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
August 15, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
ADRIAN A. BASORA (ACTING) AAB
FROM:
ROBERT L. HUTCHINGS RZH
SUBJECT:
Schedule Proposal for Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante
Markovic
Markovic, who became Prime Minister in April 1988 with a strong
commitment to economic and political reform, will be in
Washington in early October to meet with members of the American
business community. As Yugoslav Foreign Minister Loncar told you
during your June 15 meeting, Markovic hopes to meet with the
President.
State recommends that the President agree to meet with Markovic.
We concur. This is a very delicate period for Yugoslavia, as the
country grapples with rampant inflation, sharpening ethnic
conflict, a fragmenting political system, and an East-West
environment that has eroded much of the international sympathy
for the Yugoslav predicament. Markovic is not the answer to all
of Yugoslavia's problems, but his agenda is the right one. We
believe a meeting with the President would be an important signal
of U.S. support for the Markovic government and the reform course
on which it has embarked.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the Tab I Schedule Proposal.
Attachments
Tab I
Schedule Proposal w/Bio
Tab A
List of Participants
Tab II State Incoming
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MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:
Proposed Meeting between President Bush and
Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante Markovic
Yugoslav Prime Minister Ante Markovic will be in Washington
the first two weeks of October to meet with members of the U.S.
business community. He would like to schedule a private
working meeting with President Bush during that time. The
Yugoslavs have not supplied a tentative date as of yet but
Markovic will accommodate the President's schedule. During
your June 15 meeting with Yugoslav Foreign Minister Loncar, you
voiced support for a meeting between the President and
Markovic.
We are concerned about the sharp deterioration in the
Yugoslav economy. Markovic has outlined details of a bold
reform program and is currently negotiating with the IMF to
move forward speedily with systemic restructuring. Markovic
and his cabinet are dedicated to serious reforms, but domestic
political pressure is mounting against him. The Serbian Party
leadership has openly attacked Markovic, claiming that his
program will benefit the more economically advanced northern
republics of Slovenia and Croatia at the expense of the poorer
southern republics and Serbia.
We are concerned about growing Serbian nationalism and its
effect on Yugoslav stability as well as on the Albanian
minority in Kosovo. We have avoided taking sides publicly but
have expressed strong concerns privately. The House and Senate
have passed amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act and
Department of State Authorization bill, respectively,
criticizing Yugoslavia's human rights situation.
Markovic's visit will give us an important and timely
opportunity to support Markovic and other embattled forces in
Yugoslavia working for political and economic reform. His
meeting with the President would demonstrate our concern over
the situation developing in Yugoslavia. We strongly recommend
that the President meet with Markovic in early October.
Executive Secretary Lazy
J. Stapleton Roy
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August 18, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR G. PHILIP HUGHES
FROM:
ROBERT L. HUTCHINGS REH
SUBJECT:
Contingency Press Release on Poland
Attached is the contingency press release on Poland, amended per
General Scowcroft's instructions, with covering memo to Cicconi.
These replace Tab A and Tab II of the original package # 6513.
General Scowcroft has approved the new text for transmittal to
Kennebunkport, for release only upon the nomination of a new
Prime Minister and his approval by the Polish Parliament.
Concurrence by: Adrian A. Basora (Acting) HAB
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the Tab I memorandum for Cicconi and transmit it,
with the contingency press release, to Kennebunkport, with copies
to Bob Gates and Bob Hall.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
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Memorandum for Cicconi
Tab A
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MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES W. CICCONI
FROM:
G. PHILIP HUGHES
SUBJECT:
Contingency Press Release on Poland
Press reports indicate that President Jaruzelski may name a new
Polish Prime Minister tomorrow. In the event that he names
Tadeusz Mazowiecki or some other Solidarity figure and the Polish
Parliament moves quickly to endorse the nomination, we believe
the President should be prepared to issue a prompt statement of
congratulations. Attached is a contingency Press Release.
General Scowcroft has approved the text, which should be released
only after the Polish Parliament approves the nomination of a
Solidarity Prime Minister.
Attachment
Tab A
Proposed Press Release
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For Immediate Release
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
The President congratulates (Mr. Mazowiecki) on his election as
Prime Minister of Poland and assures him of our strong support as
he seeks to lead his country toward economic recovery and
democratic change. The President salutes President Jaruzelski,
for his political wisdom in endorsing a government reflecting the
genuine will of the Polish people, and Solidarity, under the
leadership of Lech Walesa, for its constructive role in helping
bring about a new beginning in Poland.
Since the Roundtable Agreement of last April, Poland has pursued
a path of democratic change. The elections in June, the
convening of Poland's new parliament and its election of General
Jaruzelski as President, and now the election of
(Mr. Mazowiecki) as Prime Minister are further dramatic signs of
this historic process. These developments hold promise not only
for a peaceful democratic transition in Poland but also for a
broader process of European reconciliation, toward a Europe whole
and free.
At Hamtramck, Michigan, just after the signing of the Roundtable
Agreement between the Polish Government and Solidarity, the
President pledged U.S. support for Poland's economic and
political reforms. He reiterated that support during his visits
to Warsaw and Gdansk last month and announced measures we are
taking to assist. On this occasion, the President wants the
Polish people and their new government to know that they will
have our continued support as they meet the serious economic and
political challenges before them.
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ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
ADRIAN BASORA (ACTING) AAB
FROM:
BARRY F. LOWENKRON Bn
SUBJECT:
Appointment Request for Nuzhet Kandemir,
Ambassador from Turkey
Ambassador Kandemir, who presented his credentials to the
President August 14, has requested an appointment with you to
review the state of our bilateral relations. Kandemir will be
accompanied by his DCM, Baryal Batibay. Should you agree to meet
with Kandemir, we will provide you with a briefing memorandum and
biographic data on the Ambassador.
RECOMMENDATION
That you agree to meet with Ambassador Kandemir on Monday, August
21, 2:00-2:30 p.m.
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