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Library Staff.
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Collection/Office of Origin: National Security Council
Series:
Latin American Affairs Directorate Files
Subseries:
Chronological Files
OA/ID Number:
CF00302
Folder ID Number:
CF00302-020
Folder Title:
September 16, 1989-September 30, 1989 [4]
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8
5
6
2
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Doc. No. / Type
Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
Classification
01a. Paper
Re: Background for Sandiford Visit (2 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
/
01b. Talking Points Talking Points for the President's Meeting with Prime Minister
n.d.
(b)(1)
Sandiford (1 pp.)
01c. Report
Government report (1 pp.)
8/25/88
(b)(1)
S
02a. Paper
Re: Background for Sandiford Visit (2 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(I)
&
02b. Talking Points Talking Points for the President's Meeting with Prime Minister
n.d.
(b)(i)
Sandiford (1 pp.)
03. Form
Request for Appointments (1 pp.)
9/20/89
(b)(6)
04. Memorandum
To: Brent Scowcroft From: William Pryce
9/19/89
(b)(1)
Re: Joint Session of Congress for Mexican President Salinas (1
pp.)
05a. Paper
Re: Background for Sandiford Visit (2 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(I)
05b. Talking Points Talking Points for the General Scowcroft's Meeting with Prime
n.d.
(b)(1
Minister Sandiford (1 pp.)
05c. Report
Government report (1 pp.)
8/25/88
(b)(1)
S
Page 1 of 3
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
National Security Council
Series:
Latin American Affairs Directorate Files
Subseries:
Chronological Files
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
September 16, 1989-September 30, 1989 [4]
Pinksheet Number:
MB8077
OA/ID Number:
CF00302-020
Date Closed:
11/17/2014
FOIA/Sys Case #:
2015-0017-S
Re-review Case #:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Doc. No. / Type
Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
Classification
06. Memorandum
To: Brent Scowcroft From: Stapleton Roy
9/11/89
(b)(1)
S
Re: Meetings with President Barco and Other Andean Presidents
(1 pp.)
07. Memorandum
To: Brent Scowcroft From: Everett Briggs
9/18/89
(b)(1)
C
Re: Bush-Sarney Meeting in New York (2 pp.)
08. Proposal
From Condor Enterprise (4 pp.)
9/5/89
(b)
09a. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: David Pacelli
9/18/89
(b)(1)
of
Re: Background Paper and Points to be Made for the President's
Meeting with Prime Minister Sandiford of Barbados (1 pp.)
09b. Memorandum From: Brent Scowcroft
9/20/89
(b)(1)
&
Re: Meeting with Prime Minister Sandiford of Barbados (2 pp.)
09c. Talking Points Points to be Made for Meeting with Prime Minister Sandiford of
n.d.
(b)(1)
/
Barbados (1 pp.)
09d. Letter
To: President Bush From: Prime Minister Sandiford (1 pp.)
9/18/89
(b)(1)
C
09e. Report
Government report (1 pp.)
1/26/89
(b)(1)
S
09f. Talking Points Points to be Made for Meeting with Prime Minister Sandiford of
n.d.
(b)(1)
&
Barbados (2 pp.)
10a. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: William Pryce
9/18/89
(b)(
/
Re: Request for Meeting with the President (1 pp.)
Page 2 of 3
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
National Security Council
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Latin American Affairs Directorate Files
Subseries:
Chronological Files
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
September 16, 1989-September 30, 1989 [4]
Pinksheet Number:
MB8077
OA/ID Number:
CF00302-020
Date Closed:
11/17/2014
FOIA/Sys Case #:
2015-0017-S
Re-review Case #:
P-2/P-5 Review Case #:
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Doc. No. / Type
Subject/Title
Date
Restriction
Classification
10b. Report
Government report (1 pp.)
n.d.
(b)(1)
10c. Report
Government report (1 pp.)
n.d.
(b)
10d. Report
Government report (1 pp.)
2/89
(b)(1)
10e.
Memorandum
To: Brent Scowcroft From: Stapleton Roy
9/16/89
(b)(1)
&
Re: Meeting with President Bush (1 pp.)
11. Memorandum
To: Philip Hughes From: David Pacelli
9/18/89
(b)(i)
&
Re: Reply to Florida State and Local Officials (1 pp.)
12a. Memorandum To: Brent Scowcroft From: David Pacelli
9/18/89
(b)(1)
&
Re: Presidential Letter to Jamaican Prime Minister Manley (1
pp.)
12b. Memorandum To: President Bush From: Brent Scowcroft
n.d.
(b)(1)
&
Re: Letter to Prime Minister Manley (1 pp.)
13.
Memorandum
To: Philip Hughes From: David Pacelli
9/18/89
(b)(1)
of
Re: Reply to Florida State and Local Officials (1 pp.)
Page 3 of 3
Collection:
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Bush Presidential Records
Office:
National Security Council
Series:
Latin American Affairs Directorate Files
Subseries:
Chronological Files
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
September 16, 1989-September 30, 1989 [4]
Pinksheet Number:
MB8077
OA/ID Number:
CF00302-020
Date Closed:
11/17/2014
FOIA/Sys Case #:
2015-0017-S
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7416
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
September 20, 1989
CHRON
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
EVERETT ELLIS BRIGGS
FROM:
WILLIAM T. PRYCE WTO
SUBJECT:
Press Release Announcing the October 1-5 State
Visit of Mexican President Carlos Salinas de
Gortari
Attached at Tab I is a memorandum from Philip Hughes forwarding a
proposed press release announcing the State visit of Mexican
President Carlos Salinas de Gortari.
Concurrence by: Bill Harlow
No
RECOMMENDATION
That you authorize Philip Hughes to sign the memo to James
Cicconi at Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
Tab I
Hughes Memorandum to Cicconi
Tab A
Proposed Press Release
7416
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON D.C. 20506
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES CICCONI
FROM:
G. PHILIP HUGHES
SUBJECT:
Proposed Press Release Announcing the October 1-5
State Visit of Mexican President Carlos Salinas de
Gortari
Attached at Tab A is a proposed press release by the Press
Secretary announcing the State visit of Mexican President Carlos
Salinas de Gortari.
-
Attachment
Tab A
Proposed Press Release
CC: Marlin Fitzwater
Roman Popadiuk
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
The White House is pleased to announce that Mexican President
Carlos Salinas de Gortari will make a State visit to the United
States from October 1 to 5. This will be the first State Visit
of President Salinas to the United States. This visit
underscores the importance of U.S./Mexican relations.
The Washington portion of the State Visit will include an Arrival
Ceremony at the White House, meetings with the President and
various Cabinet officers, a State Dinner, a working luncheon at
the State Department, and meetings at the Congress. In addition
to the official meetings in Washington, President and Mrs. Bush
have invited President and Mrs. Salinas for a private family
visit with them at Camp David on October 1. President Salinas
and his delegation will also hold private meetings during his
stay in the U.S. with prominent individuals interested in Mexico.
On October 4, President Salinas flies to New York and will
proceed the following day to Brown University to receive an
honorary doctorate degree.
19AUG 89
SECRET
RECORD ID: 8907324
NSC/S PROFILE
RECEIVED: 18 SEP 89 15
TO: SCOWCROFT
FROM: ROY, J
DOC DATE: 18 SEP 89
SOURCE REF: 8921253
KEYWORDS: BARBADOS
AP
PERSONS: SANDIFORD, LLOYD E
CHRON FILE
SUBJECT: BACKGROUND PAPER & POINTS TO BE MADE FOR MTG BTW PRES & PM SANDIFORD
OF BARBADOS 20 SEP
ACTION: APPROPRIATE ACTION
DUE DATE: 19 SEP 89
STATUS: S
STAFF OFFICER: PACELLI
LOGREF:
FILES: PA
NSCIF:
CODES:
DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION
FOR ACTION
FOR CONCURRENCE
FOR INFO
PACELLI
BRIGGS
DECLASSIFIED
White House Guidelines
E.O. 13526, SEC 3.4 (b), September 11, 2006
By MB NARA, Date 11/17/14
COMMENTS: OBE Already covered in #7324.
Danil Pauler 9/19/89
DISPATCHED BY
DATE
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CLOSED BY:
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8921253
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
7324 A/O
September 18, 1989
CONFIDENTIAL-
(with SECRET attachment)
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:
Barbadian Prime Minister Sandiford's September 20
Meeting with The President
Attached are a briefing outline, talking points, proposed
-
: list of participants, biographic information and a political
fact sheet on Barbados for the Prime Minister's meeting with
the President at the White House on September 20 at 2:15 pm.
Executive Stapleton Secretary Roy Ray
Attachments:
As stated
CONFIDENTIAL
(with SECRET attachment)
DECL: OADR
DECLASSIFIED
Department of State Guidelines
E.O. 13526, SEC 3.4 (b), July 21, 1997
By MB NARA, Date 11/17/14
CONFIDENTIAL
Background for Sandiford Visit
BILATERAL RELATIONS
Since independence in 1966, bilateral relations have been
close and cordial but have been strained recently by:
-- Congressionally-mandated change to bilateral tax treaty;
-- decreasing sugar quota;
-- perceived U.S. indifference to the region; and
-- lengthy delay in CBI II legislation.
Barbadian cooperation with the U.S. in drug interdiction
continues to be excellent.
Barbados expects to lose revenue when a tax exemption clause
in our bilateral tax treaty expires at the end of 1989 and
may ask for compensation in the following forms:
-- U.S. support for delayed "graduation" from concessional
World Bank financing; and
-- duty-free import of Barbadian-grown Sea Island cotton.
The Foreign Ministry has expressed support for the
nomination of Ambassador-designate Silverman.
While in Washington, the Prime Minister will meet with
several members of Congress, including Speaker Foley and
Chairman Rostenkowski, with officials at Treasury and USTR,
and will address the informal "Friends of the Caribbean"
caucus, the World Affairs Council, and Howard University.
He will attend annual World Bank meetings September 25-29.
ECONOMIC/SECURITY ASSISTANCE
U.S. military assistance to Barbados, a member of the
Eastern Caribbean Regional Security System, has dropped
sharply in recent years.
Barbados receives no U.S. professional military education
because it cannot pay the travel/lodging expenses for its
candidates, required by Congressional restriction on
providing such expenses to high-income countries.
CONFIDENTIAL
DECL: OADR
DECLASSIFIED
PER DOS WAIVER, November 6, 2015
By MC NARA, Date 7/17/24
CONFIDENTIAL
- 2 -
NARCOTICS
Barbados leads in regional narcotics cooperation and hosted
a Caribbean Ministerial Drug Conference in March 1988.
The Attorney General will soon send to Parliament strict
new anti-drug laws including longer sentences, stiffer
fines and asset forfeiture provisions.
REGIONAL ISSUES
0
Prime Minister Sandiford publicly condemned Noriega's
actions after May elections in Panama and fully supports
OAS efforts to restore democracy there.
The Central Liaison office of the Regional Security System
(RSS), a cooperative security mechanism of seven Eastern
Caribbean states, is located in Barbados. The Prime
Minister supports a strong anti-narcotics role for the RSS.
CONF IDENTIAL
DECL: OADR
CONFIDENTIAL
Talking Points for the President's Meeting with
Prime Minister Sandiford
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Washington. We value
the close and cordial ties Barbados and the U.S. have built
over the past two centuries.
I congratulate you and the Barbadian people on your recent
celebration of 350 years of parliamentary democracy.
Economic/Security Assistance
Although U.S. budgetary restraints have caused a decline in
assistance to the Eastern Caribbean, we continue to look
for ways to help. Our interest in the region remains high.
Narcotics
We value your leadership in regional cooperation in the
fight against drug trafficking. We are determined to
address the demand side of the problem here in the U.S.,
but we will not neglect interdiction.
Panama
We appreciate your strong public stance on behalf of
restoration of democracy in Panama.
CONFIDENTIAL
DECL: OADR
DECLASSIFIED
PER DOS WAIVER, November 6, 2015
By MC NARA, Date 7/17/24
47.
sibh
CONFIDENTIAL
PARTICIPANTS
Wednesday, September 20, 1989
Americans
Barbadians
The President
Prime Minister Sandiford
Lawrence S. Eagleburger,
Sir William Douglas,
Deputy Secretary of State
Ambassador
Bernard Aronson,
Assistant Secretary of State
Sally Grooms-Cowal,
Deputy Assistant Secretary
of State
Joy A. Silverman,
Ambassador-designate to
Barbados
:
DECLASSIFIED
White House Guidelines
E.O. 13526, SEC 3.4 (b), September 11, 2006
By MB NARA, Date 11/17/14
CONFIDENTIAL
DECL: OADR
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
01c. Report
Government report (1 pp.)
8/25/88
(b)(1)
S
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
National Security Council
Series:
Latin American Affairs Directorate Files
Subseries:
Chronological Files
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
September 16, 1989-September 30, 1989 [4]
Date Closed:
11/17/2014
OA/ID Number:
CF00302-020
FOIA/SYS Case #:
2015-0017-S
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RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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(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 I(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 PRAJ
(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
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gift.
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PRM. Removed as a personal record misfile
POLITICAL FACT SHEET: BARBADOS
OVERVIEW
Member of British Commonwealth since independence in 1966.
Multi-party parliamentary democracy. House of Assembly is
the third oldest elected body in the Western Hemisphere.
Major parties are moderate with similar objectives of
economic development, political stability, generally
pro-Western activism in international organizations. Dame
Nita Barrow ran unsuccessfully for UNGA president in 1988.
Member of OAS, Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Regional
Security System (RSS). Not a member of the Organization of
Eastern Caribbean States but generally invited as an
observer.
POLITICAL PARTIES
Democratic Labor Party (DLP) : in power since 1986 with 24
of 27 seats. Erskine Sandiford became Prime Minister
following Errol Barrow's death in 1987. Without unanimous
DLP support, but firmly in control of party and Government.
Barbados Labor Party (BLP) : led by Henry Forde.
Enthusiastic about 1991 election prospects.
National Democratic Party (NDP) : Formed February 1989 by
former DLP Finance Minister Richie Haynes with three other
DLP defectors. Haynes has become Opposition Leader.
Earlier third party ventures were short-lived.
ISSUES
O
Generally good bilateral relations were strained in 1988 by
sugar quota reduction, US Congress-mandated elimination of
excise tax exemption from the 1984 US-Barbados Tax Treaty.
-Loss of excise tax exemption will deprive Barbados of US$6
million in revenues from off-shore financial sector.
Narcotics trafficking on the rise in the Eastern Caribbean.
Barbados hosted a well-attended regional narcotics
conference sponsored by the U.S. and U.K. in March 1988.
-PM Sandiford has endorsed a lead role in drug interdiction
for the Regional Security System, headquartered in
Bridgetown. Budget constraints have reduced US funding for
RSS in recent years but funds for anti-narcotics exercises
are available.
19 116 89
SECRET
RECORD ID: 8907324
NSC/S PROFILE
RECEIVED: 18 SEP 89 15
TO: SCOWCROFT
FROM: ROY, J
DOC DATE: 18 SEP 89
SOURCE REF: 8921253
KEYWORDS: BARBADOS
AP
PERSONS: SANDIFORD, LLOYD E
SUBJECT: BACKGROUND PAPER & POINTS TO BE MADE FOR MTG BTW PRES & PM SANDIFORD
OF BARBADOS 20 SEP
ACTION: APPROPRIATE ACTION
DUE DATE: 19 SEP 89
STATUS: S
STAFF OFFICER: PACELLI
LOGREF:
FILES: PA
NSCIF:
CODES:
DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION
FOR ACTION
FOR CONCURRENCE
FOR INFO
PACELLI
BRIGGS
CHRON FILE
DECLASSIFIED
White House Guidelines
E.O. 13526, SEC 3.4 (b), September 11, 2006
By MB NARA, Date 11/17/14
COMMENTS: OBE Already covered in #7324.
Danil Parther 9/19/89
DISPATCHED BY
DATE
BY HAND W/ATTCH
OPENED BY: NSJRP
CLOSED BY:
DOC 2 OF 2
SECRET .
8921253
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
7324 A/O
September 18, 1989
CONFIDENTIAL
(with SECRET attachment)
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:
Barbadian Prime Minister Sandiford's September 20
Meeting with The President
Attached are a briefing outline, talking points, proposed
list of participants, biographic information and a political
fact sheet on Barbados for the Prime Minister's meeting with
the President at the White House on September 20 at 2:15 pm.
Executive J. Stapleton Secretary Roy Ray
Attachments:
As stated
CONFIDENTIAL-
(with SECRET attachment)
DECL: OADR
DECLASSIFIED
Department of State Guidelines
E.O. 13526, SEC 3.4 (b), July 21, 1997
By 11B NARA, Date 11/17/14
CONFIDENTIAL
Background for Sandiford Visit
BILATERAL RELATIONS
Since independence in 1966, bilateral relations have been
close and cordial but have been strained recently by:
-- Congressionally-mandated change to bilateral tax treaty;
-- decreasing sugar quota;
-- perceived U.S. indifference to the region; and
-- lengthy delay in CBI II legislation.
Barbadian cooperation with the U.S. in drug interdiction
continues to be excellent.
Barbados expects to lose revenue when a tax exemption clause
in our bilateral tax treaty expires at the end of 1989 and
may ask for compensation in the following forms:
-- U.S. support for delayed "graduation" from concessional
World Bank financing; and
-- duty-free import of Barbadian-grown Sea Island cotton.
The Foreign Ministry has expressed support for the
nomination of Ambassador-designate Silverman.
While in Washington, the Prime Minister will meet with
several members of Congress, including Speaker Foley and
Chairman Rostenkowski, with officials at Treasury and USTR,
and will address the informal "Friends of the Caribbean"
caucus, the World Affairs Council, and Howard University.
He will attend annual World Bank meetings September 25-29.
ECONOMIC/SECURITY ASSISTANCE
U.S. military assistance to Barbados, a member of the
Eastern Caribbean Regional Security System, has dropped
sharply in recent years.
Barbados receives no U.S. professional military education
because it cannot pay the travel/lodging expenses for its
candidates, required by Congressional restriction on
providing such expenses to high-income countries.
CONF IDENTIAL
DECL: OADR
DECLASSIFIED
PER DOS WAIVER, November 6, 2015
By Mc NARA, Date 7/17/24
CONFIDENTIAL
- 2 -
NARCOTICS
o
Barbados leads in regional narcotics cooperation and hosted
a Caribbean Ministerial Drug Conference in March 1988.
The Attorney General will soon send to Parliament strict
new anti-drug laws including longer sentences, stiffer
fines and asset forfeiture provisions.
REGIONAL ISSUES
O
Prime Minister Sandiford publicly condemned Noriega's
actions after May elections in Panama and fully supports
OAS efforts to restore democracy there.
O
The Central Liaison office of the Regional Security System
(RSS), a cooperative security mechanism of seven Eastern
Caribbean states, is located in Barbados. The Prime
Minister supports a strong anti-narcotics role for the RSS.
CONFIDENTIAL
DECL: OADR
CONFIDENTIAL
Talking Points for the President's Meeting with
Prime Minister Sandiford
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Washington. We value
the close and cordial ties Barbados and the U.S. have built
over the past two centuries.
I congratulate you and the Barbadian people on your recent
celebration of 350 years of parliamentary democracy.
Economic/Security Assistance
Although U.S. budgetary restraints have caused a decline in
assistance to the Eastern Caribbean, we continue to look
for ways to help. Our interest in the region remains high.
Narcotics
We value your leadership in regional cooperation in the
fight against drug trafficking. We are determined to
address the demand side of the problem here in the U.S.,
but we will not neglect interdiction.
Panama
o
We appreciate your strong public stance on behalf of
restoration of democracy in Panama.
CONFIDENTIAL
DECL: OADR
DECLASSIFIED
PER DOS WAIVER, November 6, 2015
By MC NARA, Date 7/17/24
CONFIDENTIAL
PARTICIPANTS
Wednesday, September 20, 1989
Americans
Barbadians
The President
Prime Minister Sandiford
Lawrence S. Eagleburger,
Sir William Douglas,
Deputy Secretary of State
Ambassador
Bernard Aronson,
Assistant Secretary of State
Sally Grooms-Cowal,
Deputy Assistant Secretary
of State
Joy A. Silverman,
Ambassador-designate to
Barbados
DECLASSIFIED
White House Guidelines
E.O. 13526, SEC 3.4 (D), September 11, 2006
By MB NARA, Date 11/17/14
CONF IDENTIAL
DECL: OADR
POLITICAL FACT SHEET: BARBADOS
OVERVIEW
Member of British Commonwealth since independence in 1966.
Multi-party parliamentary democracy. House of Assembly is
the third oldest elected body in the Western Hemisphere.
Major parties are moderate with similar objectives of
economic development, political stability, generally
pro-Western activism in international organizations. Dame
Nita Barrow ran unsuccessfully for UNGA president in 1988.
Member of OAS, Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Regional
Security System (RSS). Not a member of the Organization of
Eastern Caribbean States but generally invited as an
observer.
POLITICAL PARTIES
Democratic Labor Party (DLP): in power since 1986 with 24
of 27 seats. Erskine Sandiford became Prime Minister
following Errol Barrow's death in 1987. Without unanimous
DLP support, but firmly in control of party and Government.
Barbados Labor Party (BLP): led by Henry Forde.
Enthusiastic about 1991 election prospects.
National Democratic Party (NDP) : Formed February 1989 by
former DLP Finance Minister Richie Haynes with three other
DLP defectors. Haynes has become Opposition Leader.
Earlier third party ventures were short-lived.
ISSUES
o
Generally good bilateral relations were strained in 1988 by
sugar quota reduction, US Congress-mandated elimination of
excise tax exemption from the 1984 US-Barbados Tax Treaty.
-Loss of excise tax exemption will deprive Barbados of US$6
million in revenues from off-shore financial sector.
o
Narcotics trafficking on the rise in the Eastern Caribbean.
Barbados hosted a well-attended regional narcotics
conference sponsored by the U.S. and U.K. in March 1988.
-PM Sandiford has endorsed a lead role in drug interdiction
for the Regional Security System, headquartered in
Bridgetown. Budget constraints have reduced US funding for
RSS in recent years but funds for anti-narcotics exercises
are available.
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
(George Bush Library)
Document No.
Subject/Title of Document
Date
Restriction
Class.
and Type
03. Form
Request for Appointments (1 pp.)
9/20/89
(b)(6)
Collection:
Record Group:
Bush Presidential Records
Office:
National Security Council
Series:
Latin American Affairs Directorate Files
Subseries:
Chronological Files
WHORM Cat.:
File Location:
September 16, 1989-September 30, 1989 [4]
Date Closed:
11/17/2014
OA/ID Number:
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
CHRON
September 19, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
EVERETT ELLIS BRIGGS
FROM:
WILLIAM T. PRYCE who
SUBJECT:
Joint Session of Congress for Mexican President
Salinas
State's protocol office informed us yesterday that when they
sought to firm up details about the proposed Joint Session of
Congress for Mexican President Salinas with the House
Doorkeeper's Office, that office told them that the speakers
office was waiting for a letter from the White House before
issuing a formal invitation to Salinas.
We understand from Ginny Lampley that you talked with Speaker
Foley about our not wanting to make recommendations on Joint
Sessions as a matter of principle, and that he will be talking
with the leadership about it on Thursday. We'll wait until
Friday before recommending any further action.
Concurrence by: Ginny Lampley
with
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KEYWORDS: BARBADOS
ANSA
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BIO INFO & POLITICAL FACT SHEET RE SCOWCROFT MTG W/ PM SANDIFORD
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September 18, 1989
CONFIDENTIAL
(with SECRET attachment)
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:
Your September 20 Meeting with Barbadian Prime
Minister Sandiford, Immediately Following his
Meeting with The President
Attached are a briefing outline, talking points, proposed
list of participants, biographic information and a political
fact sheet for your meeting with the Prime Minister,
immediately following his meeting with the President at the
White House on September 20 at 2:15 pm.
J. Stapleton Roy
Executive Secretary
mg ,
Attachments:
As stated
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Background for Sandiford Visit
BILATERAL RELATIONS
Since independence in 1966, bilateral relations have been
close and cordial, but have been strained recently by:
-- Congressionally-mandated change to bilateral tax treaty;
-- decreasing sugar quota;
-- perceived U.S. indifference to the region; and
-- lengthy delay in CBI II legislation.
Barbadian cooperation with the U.S. in drug interdiction
continues to be excellent.
Barbados expects to lose revenue when a tax exemption clause
in our bilateral tax treaty expires at the end of 1989 and
may ask for compensation in the following forms:
-- U.S. support for delayed "graduation" from concessional
World Bank financing; and
-- duty-free import of Barbadian-grown Sea Island cotton.
The Foreign Ministry has expressed support for the
nomination of Ambassador-designate Silverman.
While in Washington, the Prime Minister will meet with
several members of Congress, including Speaker Foley and
Chairman Rostenkowski, with officials at Treasury and USTR,
and will address the informal "Friends of the Caribbean"
caucus, the World Affairs Council, and Howard University.
He will attend annual World Bank meetings September 25-29.
ECONOMIC/SECURITY ASSISTANCE
U.S. military assistance to Barbados, a member of the
Eastern Caribbean Regional Security System, has dropped
sharply in recent years.
Barbados receives no U.S. professional military education
because it cannot pay the travel/lodging expenses for its
candidates, required by Congressional restriction on
providing such expenses to high-income countries.
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NARCOTICS
O
Barbados leads in regional narcotics cooperation and hosted
a Caribbean Ministerial Drug Conference in March 1988.
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The Attorney General will soon send to Parliament strict
new anti-drug laws including longer sentences, stiffer
fines and asset forfeiture provisions.
REGIONAL ISSUES
O
Prime Minister Sandiford publicly condemned Noriega's
actions after May elections in Panama and fully supports
OAS efforts to restore democracy there.
O
The Central Liaison office of the Regional Security System
(RSS), a cooperative security mechanism of seven Eastern
Caribbean states, is located in Barbados. The Prime
Minister supports a strong anti-narcotics role for the RSS.
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Talking Points for General Scowcroft's meeting with
Prime Minister Sandiford
REGIONAL SECURITY/NARCOTICS
We are concerned by the security threat posed by narcotics
traffickers in the Caribbean.
As our military assistance funds decrease due to budgetary
restraint, we will attempt to find other sources of funding
for the anti-narcotics activities of the Barbados Defense
Force and the Regional Security System (RSS).
Improved communication between law enforcement authorities
is a fundamental requirement for successful interdiction.
For that reason, the Department of State has provided funds
for a communicationsnetwork among RSS Coast Guards.
How do you assess the political support of the Eastern
Caribbean prime ministers for the RSS, particularly as it
moves more into anti-narcotics activities?
GRENADA
o
Do you believe there is a realistic potential for violence
given the uncertain political situation in Grenada?
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PARTICIPANTS
Prime Minister Sandiford with General Scowcroft
Wednesday, September 20, 1989
Americans
Barbadians
General Scowcroft
Prime Minister Sandiford
Bernard Aronson,
Sir William Douglas,
Assistant Secretary of State
Ambassador
Sally Grooms-Cowal,
Deputy Assistant Secretary
of State
Vonda Delawie,
Notetaker
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POLITICAL FACT SHEET: BARBADOS
OVERVIEW
Member of British Commonwealth since independence in 1966.
Multi-party parliamentary democracy. House of Assembly is
the third oldest elected body in the Western Hemisphere.
Major parties are moderate with similar objectives of
economic development, political stability, generally
pro-Western activism in international organizations. Dame
Nita Barrow ran unsuccessfully for UNGA president in 1988.
Member of OAS, Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Regional
Security System (RSS). Not a member of the Organization of
Eastern Caribbean States but generally invited as an
observer.
POLITICAL PARTIES
Democratic Labor Party (DLP): in power since 1986 with 24
of 27 seats. Erskine Sandiford became Prime Minister
following Errol Barrow's death in 1987. Without unanimous
DLP support, but firmly in control of party and Government.
Barbados Labor Party (BLP): led by Henry Forde.
Enthusiastic about 1991 election prospects.
National Democratic Party (NDP) Formed February 1989 by
former DLP Finance Minister Richie Haynes with three other
DLP defectors. Haynes has become Opposition Leader.
Earlier third party ventures were short-lived.
ISSUES
o
Generally good bilateral relations were strained in 1988 by
sugar quota reduction, US Congress-mandated elimination of
excise tax exemption from the 1984 US-Barbados Tax Treaty.
-Loss of excise tax exemption will deprive Barbados of US$6
million in revenues from off-shore financial sector.
Narcotics trafficking on the rise in the Eastern Caribbean.
Barbados hosted a well-attended regional narcotics
conference sponsored by the U.S. and U.K. in March 1988.
-PM Sandiford has endorsed a lead role in drug interdiction
for the Regional Security System, headquartered in
Bridgetown. Budget constraints have reduced US funding for
RSS in recent years but funds for anti-narcotics exercises
are available.
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September 19, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
EVERETT ELLIS BRIGGS
FROM:
WILLIAM T. PRYCE'
SUBJECT:
Ambassador Negroponte's Request for an Appointment
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico John Negroponte has asked for an
appointment with you to review U.S. /Mexican relations on the eve
of Mexican President Salinas' State visit (Tab I). We recommend
that you see him if at all possible.
RECOMMENDATION
That you agree to see Ambassador Negroponte who hopes to meet
with you for 20 minutes sometime in the morning of September 20,
21, or 22.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachment
Tab I
Roy-Scowcroft Memorandum Requesting Appointment
8921135
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
7291
September 16, 1989
LIMITED OFFICIAL USE
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT:
Appointment Request: John D. Negroponte,
Ambassador to Mexico.
Ambassador Negroponte would like an appointment with you to
review U.S.-Mexican relations on the eve of Mexican President
Salinas' State Visit. In addition, the Ambassador would hope to
discuss regional policies, particularly toward Panama and
Nicaragua.
During his week-long visit, Ambassador Negroponte is also
scheduled to meet with several senior officials and members of
Congress, including Deputy Secretary of State Eagleburger, U.S.
Trade Representative Hills, and Energy Secretary Watkins.
Please consider the mornings of Wednesday, Thursday, or
Friday, September 20-22, as windows for a 20-minute meeting.
J. Flagton Executive J. Stapleton Secretary Roy Rey
Insule
3:30 p.n Monsary Copt21,
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SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FORN TRAVEL BY STONE TO MEXICO ON 14 - 16
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MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR
NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS
SUBJECT: Foreign Travel by DOD Officials (U)
In accordance with President Bush's memorandum of
March 27, 1989, "Foreign Travel by U. S. Officials,"
the President's approval is requested for a proposed
trip by the Honorable Michael P.W. Stone, Secretary
of the Army.
The objective of Mr. Stone's trip is to represent
the Secretary of Defense at the Mexican Independence Day
Ceremonies on 15 and 16 September 1989. Travel to and
from Mexico will be on a C-20 aircraft.
Mr. Stone's itinerary is as follows:
14 Sep 89-Arrive Andrews AFB, Maryland
14 Sep 89-Depart Andrews AFB, Maryland
14 Sep 89-Arrive Mexico
16 Sep 89-Depart Mexico
16 Sep 89-Arrive Andrews AFB, Maryland
The Secretary of Defense has approved the trip.
George P. Cole, Jr.
Executive Secretary
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RICHARD MARRA, INC.
7102
980 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
SUITE 1400
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611
312 280 8388
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September 5, 1989
The Honorable Brent Scowcroft
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear General Scowcroft:
In light of the recent developments in Columbia, Richard Marra, Inc. and Condor
Enterprise, Inc. have put together the following proposal for your review. If I can provide
any further information, please contact me.
Very truly yours,
Richard hano r.
Richard Marra Jr.
President
RM/sms
RICHARD MARRA, INC.
980 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
SUITE 1400
CHICAGO. ILLINOIS 60611
312.280 8388
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Condor Enterprise, Inc.
AIR CARRIER CODE CNDA-910C
DOD CAGE (FSCN) 67436, CLEARED SECRET
PM/MC 0490-5392
Special Covert Operation Air Service
Service to be Provided:
Condor Enterprise will provide two C-47 aircraft, aircraft maintenance, and armed
crews for the transport of men and materials to undeveloped landing areas within
Columbia. The transport service will be co-ordinated through the United States Marshall's
Office and be available to multiple U.S. and Columbian agencies. This service will be
provided for a period of 360 days. The aircraft and crews will be dedicated to this project
and for exclusive use on this project.
The aircraft and maintenance facility will be stationed in or near Columbia at a
place where larger aircraft can land and transfer men and materials to the C-47s.
Condor will supply two C-47 aircraft, four pilots, one co-pilot, three mechanics, and
two supervisors, spare parts, spare engine, tools, and equipment.
In lieu of insurance, the U.S. Government and Columbian Government will provide
full hold harmless, assumption of risk, and assumption of liability agreements. The aircraft,
though owned by Condor, will be on lease to the Columbian Government for the period
of this contract and be under Columbian registry, but under Condor's direction and
exclusive control. Columbia shall pay Condor Enterprise $10.00 per month for the lease.
Richard D. Marra, Inc. shall provide one inter-government co-ordinator for the
project, who's function will be co-ordinate activities between government agencies and
Condor.
Items to be provided by U.S. Government:
The U.S. Government shall provide for timely payment to Condor Enterprise, Inc.
and Richard D. Marra, Inc. Fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid and machine guns and ammunition
will be provided by the U.S. Government free of charge. The U.S. Department of
Transportation and its Columbian equivalent shall issue an order exempting the operation
and maintenance of these aircraft from civil air regulations. The Columbian government
will provide Condor a segregated and secure maintenance and operations hangar.
Aircraft Configuration:
Standard C-47 freight Pratt and Whitney 1830 engines configuration with cargo
doors, boots, radar (or stormscope), two Navcoms-VHF, LORAN, dual ADFs, heater
(optional), de-ice fluid system for props/carb./windshield, potable water, toilet bucket,
glideslope intercept system, d m e, no seats (passengers sit on floor with floor tiedowns),
holes in windows from which to fire fifles as in standard WW II C-47, collapsible machine
gun mount in cockpit roof door with machine gun, one machine gun mount each by side
doors with machine gun, and Kevlar light armor along side panels from floor to window
height in cockpit and cabin, Kevlar armor under gasoline tanks and on side of engine
cowling.
Cost and Payment:
A.
Initial Payments on Date of Contract $1,017,750 for:
1.
Two Dedicated Aircraft
$340,000
2.
Aircraft Modification
85,000
3.
Avionics/Engines/Equipment Overhaul
150,000
4.
Spare Engine
35,000
5.
Propeller Overhaul
20,000
6.
Repaint Aircraft
75,000
7.
Dedicated Spare Parts
50,000
8.
Boots and Misc. Items
30,000
9.
Overhead
117,750
10.
Crew Training
40,000
11.
Richard D. Marra, Inc. (Site Selection)
75,000
B.
Monthly payment to Condor Enterprise 332,250.02 for:
1.
Payroll - Condor
161,666.67
2.
Aircraft - Maintenance
7,083.34
3.
Payroll - Marra
27,500.00
4.
Aircraft Spares
5,500.00
5.
Per Diem Allowance ($25/day/man)
8,250.00
6.
Overhead and Misc.
12,250.01
Loss or Severe Aircraft Damage:
In the event the aircraft is damaged beyond normal wear and use, cost of repair or
replacement shall be born by the Government at an agreed price not to exceed $180,000
each occurrence plus cost shown earlier herein to modify the aircraft.
Time Parameters:
At signing of contract U.S. Government shall pay to Condor Enterprise, Inc. the sum
of $992,750 and to Richard D. Marra, Inc. the sum of $50,000.
Within 60 days of receipt of such payment Condor shall have aircraft, crews, parts,
and equipment ready to depart for the operational site and being operations.
Upon reporting to the operations site with aircraft and crews, monthly payments shall
commence. Failure to make payment within 488 hours of due date shall terminate the
contract at Condor's option.
Letter of Marque and Reprisal:
The U.S. Government shall issue a Letter of Marque and Reprisal to Condor
Enterprise, Inc. to carry arms and go forth to Columbia and then and there without warrant
by force (deadly or otherwise) seize the bodies and goods of the subjects of Columbia and
turn them over to the U.S. Government for determination as to involvement in conspiracy
to violate drug and substance import restriction of the United States; and, that such letter
be valid until by written 30 day notice on date certain rescinded. Said letter is to be
validated by U.S. Supreme Court and Chief Justice and President of Columbia.
Additional Service:
Should the U.S. Government further desire Condor Enterprise, Inc. to carry out the
above Letter of Marque and Reprisal, a team of 10 men provided by Western Tactical
Systems, England, H.M. private armed service LCCI number BM 547, can be provided for
$500,000 per month to seize said bodies and goods. In such case, use of such team could
be in lieu of or in conjunction with Columbian and/or U.S. law enforcement agencies.
All goods and bodies seized shall be turned over to a United States Government
Marshall in Columbia who may in writing direct Condor to turn over said goods or bodies
to the Columbian Government as agent for the United States Government.
Pay Scale:
Due to the extremely hazardous nature of this undertaking, Condor shall pay the
following pay inclusive of benefits except per diem:
1.
Pilots (also co-pilot qualified) 4
$200,000/year each
2.
Co-Pilot - 1
180,000/year each
3.
Supervisors - 2
210,000/year each
4.
Mechanics - 3
180,000/year each
5.
Monitor (Richard D. Marra, Inc.)
330,000/year
Travel:
The United States Government shall allow Condor Enterprise, Inc. and Richard D.
Marra, Inc. employees to travel to and from Columbia on board U.S. military aircraft or
U.S. air carriers free of charge.
Representatives from Condor Enterprise, Inc. and Richard Marra Inc. are at your disposal
to discuss this proposal to insure proper and legal procedures.
Very truly yours,
Richard mana L.
Richard Marra Jr.
President
RM/sms
9/19/89
UNCLASSIFIED
RECORD ID: 8906654
NSC/S PROFILE
RECEIVED: 23 AUG 89 14
TO: HUGHES
FROM: JUKES, J
DOC DATE: 23 AUG 89
SOURCE REF:
KEYWORDS: PANAMA
BUDGET
LEGISLATIVE REFERRAL
PERSONS:
CHRON FILE
SUBJECT: JUSTICE PROPOSED RPT RE S-1057 / NOMINATION OF PANAMA CANAL COMMIS
CHAIRMAN / & PANAMA CANAL COMMIS RPT RE HR- 1487
ACTION: PREPARE MEMO FOR HUGHES
DUE DATE: 05 SEP 89
STATUS: S
STAFF OFFICER: PRYCE
LOGREF: 8902418 8902737
FILES: WH
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FOR ACTION
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
23-Aug-1989 17:34 EDT
UNCLASSIFIED
MEMORANDUM FOR:
William T. Pryce
( PRYCE )
FROM:
Daniel Levin
(LEVIN)
SUBJECT:
6654: Justice and PCC Reports
I have no objection to the Justice draft.
: I think PCC should be instructed to object to the bill on
constitutional grounds.
08/23/89
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
STATE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20603
total
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August 23, 1989
LEGISLATIVE REFERRAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
Legislative Liaison Officer
Department of State - Bronwyn Bachrach (647-4463)
Department of Defense - Sam Brick (697-1305)
National Security Council - G. Philip Hughes (456-2224)
Department of Justice - Jack Perkins (633-2113)
Panama Canal Commission - Mike Rhode (634-6441)
SUBJECT: (1) Department of Justice proposed report on S. 1057 --
"To insure that there is a democratically elected
Government in Panama before the Senate gives its
advice and consent to the nomination of a new
Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission."
(2) Panama Canal Commission proposed report on sections
1038 and 1061 of H.R. 1487 -- the Foreign Relations
Authorization Act, FYs 1990 and 1991, as passed
by the Senate.
The office of Management and Budget requests the views of your
agency on the above subject before advising on its relationship to
the program of the President, in accordance with OMB Circular A-19.
Please provide us with your views no later than September 5, 1989.
Direct your questions to Jim Brown (395-3457), the legislative
analyst in this office.
Jame Juha James J. Jukes for
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
cc: C. Boyden Gray
Jim Murr
Bob Damus
Ken Schwartz
Janet Forsgren
Phil DuSault
Bruce Sasser
Roger Adkins
Janet Irwin
Ron Peterson
Sue Thau/Annette Rooney
08/23/89
12:13
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U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Legislative Affairs
Office of the Assissance Anorney General
Washington, AC 20530
The Honorable Sam Nunn
Chairman, Armed Services Committee
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-0050
Dear Mr. Chairman:
This letter presents the views of the Department of Justice
on S. 1057, "to insure that there is a democratically elected
Government in Panama before the Senate gives its advice and
consent to the nomination of a new Administrator of the Panama
Canal Commission." The bill seeks to prohibit the President from
"appoint[ing] to fill a new term" a new Administrator of the
Panama Canal Commission "unless and until the President certifies
to Congress that he ruling Government of Panama is democratically
elected While the Administration has and will encourage
the inauguration of a democratic government on Panama, we must
object to this bill, for it is plainly unconstitutional. As
such, if presented to the President in its current form, the
*
Department of Justice will recommend that the President veto this
bill.
The Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission is a
principal officer appointed with advice and consent of the
Senate. 22 U.S.C. 2613. The Constitution textually commits to
the President the authority to nominate principal officers. U.S.
Const., Art. II, sec. 2. ("[H]e shall nominate, and by and with
the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors,
other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court,
and all other Officers of the United States.") Thus, the only
constitutional check upon the nomination of principal officers is
the advice and consent of the Senate. Accordingly, while the
Senate may withhold its advice and consent to a presidential
nominee, we do not believe that Congress has the authority to
control the timing of the President's nomination.
The Office of Management and Budget has advised us that it
has no objection to the submission of this report and that it
accords with the program of the Administration.
Sincerely,
Carol T. Crawford
Assistant Attorney General
08/23/89
12:14
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08/23/89
00:50
PANAMA CARAL COM (202) 634-6441
003
STATE
Board of Directors
Panama Canal Commission
DRAVI
The Monorable
Chairman, House/Sensts
Conference Committee
Washington, DC 20503
Dear
:
This letter is in response to the August 11, 1989 legisIative
referral memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget
requesting that the Panama Canal Commission forward the views of this
agency regarding 8. 1160 and H.R. 1487, the House and Senate versions
of the "foreign awletions Authorization Act, FY 1990 and 1991." The
provisions of the Act which relate to the Commission, and to which we
limit our comments, are section 1038, entitled "APPOINTMENT OF THE
NEW ADMINISTRATOR OF THE PARAMA CABAL COMMISSION," and section 1061,
"RECOGNITION OF PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT" of 8. 1160. The side-by-side
comparison of the bills indicates that the House version did not
address the aforecited subjects contained in those sections of the
Senate bill.
If enacted, section 1038 of the Senate Bill would amend section 3613
of title 22. United States Code, by adding before the period the
following:
": Provided, That no Administrator may be
appointed to fill a new torm unless and until
the President certifies to Congress that the
ruling Government of Paname is democraticelly
elected according to procedures specified in
the Constitution of Panama providing for a
civilian Government in control of mil
Panamanian military and peramilitary forces."
Adoption of this amendment would effectively preclude the
appointment of a new Administrator about certification by the
President that there is . democratically elected Government in
Panama.
The Panama Canal Commission is the agency of the Government of the
United States which was created by the Panama Canal Act of 1979, and
charged with carrying out this country's responsibilities with
respect to the management, operation and maintenance of the Panama
Canal pursuant to the Panama Canal Tresty of 1977.
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It would appear that enactment of this bill could effect the
implementation of Article III, peragraph 3(c) of the Treaty which
provides that a Fanamenian national be employed as Administrator of
the Commission as of January 1, 1990.
Inssmuch as the authority to appoint the agency Administrator is
vested in the President of the United States, by and with the advice
and consent of the Genate, the Commission submits no comment on the
propriety of the conditions which this bill would place on that
authority. Though the Commission was established in accordance with
the treaty, it is not vasted with authority to interpret treaties or
other Internetional agreements to which the United States is .
party. In that regard it is suggested that the views of the
Department of State be solicited.
This deferral notwithstanding, and in keeping with its statutory
mission. to manage, operate and maintain the waterway, the Commission
notes that enactment of this emendment could directly affect the
organisational structure of the agency. In that regard, it is
absolutely necessary that . viable administrative mechanism remain
in place in order to insure the uninterrupted service to world
shipping which has been a halimark of the Camel enterprise for
seventy. five years.
The remaining provision, section 1061, expresses the sense of the
Senate, based upon several findings regarding the May 7. 1989
Penamenian elections, that:
"(1) the United States Government should
recognize Guillermo Endare as the legitimate
President of Fanama on Suptember 1, 1989;
"(2) the United States Government
should, both through the OAS and unilaterelly,
work for the immediate expulsion of Manuel
Moriaga from Panama; and
"(3) the United States should work with
other allies In the hemisphere to ensure that
Ouillermo Enders takes power in Penema on
September 1, 1989, in accordance with the
constitution of that country and the desire
of the Pensmanian people."
The Paname Cenal Commission is not vested with authority to
formulate foreign policy. Accordingly, this agency defers to the
views of the Department of State on this matter.
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It does not appear that adoption of the Act would have any financial
effect on this agency.
The Office of Management advises that it has no objection to the
submission of this report.
Sincerely,
Robert W. Page
Chairman
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9/19/89
UNCLASSIFIED
RECORD ID: 8906446
NSC/S PROFILE
RECEIVED: 15 AUG 89 13
TO: HUGHES
FROM: JUKES, J
DOC DATE: 15 AUG 89
SOURCE REF:
KEYWORDS: PANAMA
ECONOMICS
LEGISLATIVE REFERRAL
PERSONS:
CHRON FILE
SUBJECT: DRAFT PANAMA CANAL COMMIS RPT RE HR-2868
USING INKASH for
CAVAL Expends
ACTION: PREPARE MEMO FOR HUGHES
DUE DATE: 01 SEP 89
STATUS: S
STAFF OFFICER: PACELLI
LOGREF:
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UNCLASSIFIED
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16-Aug-1989 10:25 EDT
UNCLASSIFIED
MEMORANDUM FOR:
William T. Pryce
( PRYCE )
FROM:
Daniel Levin
(LEVIN)
SUBJECT:
6446: Panama Canal Commission Report on HR2868
I think the draft letter is unacceptable. First, I think they
are wrong in their legal description of what is requiring the
payments to be escrowed. Second, they criticize elements of the
current policy. Third, they support use of interest from the
escrowed money, which may pose legal problems and certainly
raises policy ones (I assumed the Administration would oppose
this bill, although I may be mistaken; presumably when the
payments are eventually transferred to a new government in Panama
it will be with interest and any amounts withdrawn will have to
either be replaced with fresh funds or an agreement will have to
be reached that the withdrawals were justified or that the
balance is sufficient).
I think we should say that they should send a one paragraph
letter adopting whatever position the Administration develops on
this bill.
CC: Timothy E. Deal
( DEAL )
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6446
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20503
August 15, 1989
LEGISLATIVE REFERRAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Legislative Liaison Officer:
Department of State - Bronwyn Bachrach (647-4463)
Department of Defense - Samuel Brick (697-1305)
National Security Council - G. Philip Hughes (456-2224)
SUBJECT: Draft Panama Canal Commission report on H.R. 2868, a
bill to "authorize the Panama Canal Commission to use
the interest on payments to Panama that are held in
escrow to pay for cerain extraordinary expenses."
The Office of Management and Budget requests the views of your
agency on the above subject before advising on its relationship
to the program of the President, in accordance with OMB Circular
A-19.
A response to this request for your views is needed no later than
C.O.B. Friday, September 1, 1989.
Questions should be referred to Jim Brown (395-3457), the
legislative analyst in this office.
James J. Jukes for
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
cc: Mike Margeson
Janet Rice
08/15/89
09:42
002
STATEMENT CANAL COMMISSIONER
Board of Directors
THE
PAKAMA
CANAL
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Panama Canal Commission
ANNIVERSARY
1000
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DRAFT
Honorable Walter B. Jones
Chairman, Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515-6230
Dear Mr. Chairman:
This is in response to your letter of July 18, 1989 requesting
the views of the Panama Canal Commission with respect to H.R.
2868, a bill to "authorize the Panama Canal Commission to use
the interest on payments to Panama that are held in escrow to
pay for certain extraordinary expenses incurred as a result of
the actions and policies of the de facto Government of Panama."
If enacted, the bill would be denominated the Emergency Panama
Canal Expenditures Act, and would set forth the following
findings:
(1) retaliatory actions by the de facto Government of
Panama directed against employees of the Panama Canal
Commission as a result of economic sanctions imposed
against that country by Executive Order 12635 of
April 8, 1988, have threatened the continuous safe and
efficient operation of the Panama Canal;
(2) the Commission, as the agency of the United States
charged with carrying out the responsibilities of the
United States under the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977
with respect to the operation of the Panama Canal, has
been required, as a direct result of such retaliatory
actions by the de facto Government of Panama, to
expend funds to implement extraordinary measures to
insure that the operations of the Panama Canal are not
interrupted;
(3) the Commission is required to operate the Panama
Canal on a self-sustaining basis and at no cost to the
American taxpayer; and
08/15/89
09:42
003
Honorable Walter B. Jones,
(4) statutory authorization is required to insure that
the Commission is reimbursed for amounts expended by it
for the measures referred to in this section.
The Act would then authorize the Commission to utilize the
interest on funds from payments which the 1977 Treaty requires
to be made to Panama and which are now being held in oscrow by
the United States pursuant to Executive Order 12635 and the
regulations issued by the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets
Control. The interest on these funds would be available to
reimburse the Commission for certain expenses incurred by the
agency in connection with actions taken by the Noriega-Solis
regime against the Commission's Panamanian employees as a result
of the economic sanctions instituted against it by this country.
The legislation would remain in effect throughout the period of
national emergency as declared on April 8, 1988 by the afore-
mentioned executive order, and would be retroactive to that date.
The economic sanctions instituted against Panama by President
Reagan prohibit (with only limited exceptions not relevant here)
payments by the Panama Canal Commission to the regime headed by
General Manuel Noriega and Minister of the Presidency Manuel
Solis Palma, which presently constitutes the de facto government
of that country. In accordance with regulations of the U.S.
Department of the Treasury which implement the executive order,
these payments are made into a designated account in New York
where they are being held in escrow for Panama.
Monies paid by the Commission into the escrow account include
those due Panama under the 1977 Panama Canal Treaty with that
country (i) as an annuity, (ii) as a percentage on tonnage
passing through the waterway, and (iii) as reimbursement for
certain public services in areas made available to the
Commission under the treaty documents. They also include
amounts withheld from the Commission salaries of that agency's
Panamanian employees as income tax and educational insurance
owed by them to their government. The nonpayment of these two
employee-related items to the current regime in Panama is posing
a real and immediate threat to the Canal agency's ability to
operate the waterway safely and efficiently.
Because, by the terms of the 1977 Treaty, the Commission is
immune from Panamanian jurisdiction, fiscal officials in that
country have targeted the Canal's employees for direct
retaliatory measures as a result of the Commission's inability
to pay the aforementioned taxes and insurance into the National
Treasury. These measures have to date taken the form of blanket
prohibitions against these people's traveling outside Panama,
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08/15/89
09:43
004
Honorable Walter B. Jones,
the withdrawal of their right to conduct virtually all business
transactions and, most recently, their refusal to isaue thom
current license plates for their privately-owned vehicles. In
addition, Panamanian Treasury officials have instituted summary
collection actions against selected Commission employees and, in
connection with those proceedings, are seizing their vehicles
and freezing their bank accounts. Additional confiscations of
propecty-both real and personal--are reportedly contemplated as
these actions progress.
The Commission is attempting to amcliorate the impact of these
discriminatory and arbitrary actions by the Noriega-Solis regime
to the extent permitted by law. It has, for example, instituted
temporary emergency measures to insure that the home to work
transportation of its Panamanians (who now comprise 85% of the
entire work force) is not effectively shut down by the regime's
initiatives. In addition, it has in operation a program to
reimburse employees at least to some extent for losses of
property taken from them in the individual collection actions
noted above.
The cost of all of these measures through the end of June 30,
1989 was $2.3 million; and iL can be expected to continue
accruing at a rate of between $500,000 and $600,000 each month
until the regime abandons its retaliatory actions against Canal
employees.
By law, the Panama Canal Commission is required to operate on a
self-sustaining basis and at no cost to the American taxpayer.
Accordingly, there is a requirement that a means be found to
reimburse the agency for amounts expended by it for the afore-
mentioned purposes. An appropriate method is to authorize such
reimbursement from the interest earned will monles deposited by the
Commission to escrow account established at the Federal Reserve
Bank in New York for payments Lo Panama. This bill would provide
the statuLory authorization necessary for such reimbursements
and, for that reason, the Commission strongly supports its
passage.
since enactment of the bill would have a positive financial
impact on the agency, no further comment is necessary in that
regard.
The Office of Management and Budget advises that it has no
objection to the submission of this report.
Sincerely,
Robert W. Page
Chairman, Board of Directors
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CONFIDENTIAL
CONF IDENTIAL
7366
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
September 19, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
EVERETT ELLIS BRIGGS DAS for
CHRON FILE
FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI DAS
SUBJECT:
Schedule Proposal for the President's Meeting with
Former President Carter
As you have requested, attached at Tab I is a schedule proposal
for the President to meet with former President Carter on
Thursday to discuss Nicaragua. We will forward separately a
- background paper and talking points.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the memorandum to Hagin at Tab I.
Attachment
Tab I
Schedule Proposal
Tab A
List of Participants
DECLASSIFIED
Department of State Guidelines
E.O. 13526, SEC 3.4 (b), July 21, 1997
By MB NARA, Date 11/17/21
CONFIDENTIAL
Declassify on: OADR
CONFIDENTIAL
7366
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
TO:
JOSEPH HAGIN, II, Director
Presidential Appointments and Scheduling
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
REQUEST:
That a meeting be scheduled for the President
with former President Jimmy Carter.
PURPOSE:
President Carter has requested this meeting
to discuss his recent trip to Nicaragua to
observe the Nicaraguan electoral process.
BACKGROUND:
President Carter headed a delegation from his
Committee of Freely Elected Heads of
Governments which went to Nicaragua on
September 16-18. The group, which previously
monitored the election in Panama, met with
officials of the government, the electoral
commission, and the opposition. He also
announced that he had concluded an agreement
with the Sandinistas permitting rebel Indian
leaders to return for the election.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
The President met in May with the observer
mission to Panama headed by President Carter.
DATE & TIME:
Thursday, September 21, in the morning
DURATION: 30 minutes
LOCATION:
Oval Office
PARTICIPANTS:
See Participants List
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
Photo-op; welcoming remarks by the President;
report of President Carter; and discussion
REMARKS REQUIRED:
NSC will provide
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open photo, writing pool
RECOMMENDED BY:
NSC
OPPOSED BY:
None
Attachment
Tab A
List of Participants
PARTICIPANTS LIST
United States
The 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
Bernard W. Aronson,
Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs
Everett Ellis Briggs, NSC (Notetaker)
President Jimmy Carter
Robert Pastor
REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENTS
To: Officer-in-charge
Workers and Vistor Entrance System
Room 065, OEOB
Please admit the following appointments on
September 19,
, 19 89
for
David Pacelli
of
NSC
:
(name of person to be visited)
(agency)
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
BROWNE, Leslie Montague
6/4/31
GOODALL, Roberto
10/20/47
- GRAVES, Edwin
12/13/43
HERRERA, Juliano Raul
03/03/33
CHRON FILE
MILIAN, Alfredo
09/11/38
SMITH, Richard
12/23/35
TRIGUEROS, Jose Luis
08/07/58
DESTRADEL, Carlos
04/03/42
MEETING LOCATION
Building Old Executive Office
Requested by Jenny Runion
Room No. 361
Room No. 361 Telephone 3860
Time of Meeting 2:00 p.m.
Date of request 9/19/89
Additions and/or changes made by telephone should be limited to five (5) names or less.
WAVES Center: SIG/OEOB - 395-6046 or WHITE HOUSE - 456-6742
UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE
SSF 2037 (06/87)
SECRET
CONFIDENTIAL
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with SECRET attachment
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON D.C. 20506
CHRON
September 18, 1989
CHRON
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
DAF
THROUGH:
EVERETT ELLIS BRIGGS
FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI DAP
SUBJECT:
Background Paper and Points to be Made for the
President's Meeting with Prime Minister Sandiford
of Barbados
Attached at Tab I is your memorandum to the President containing
background information and points to be made for his meeting with
Barbadian Prime Minister Sandiford on September 20 at 2:15 p.m.
It is based on a draft version of a State Department paper which
was to be provided for these meetings.
You will meet with the Prime Minister separately immediately
after the meeting in the Oval Office, for which we have supplied
some additional talking points at Tab II. The State Department
has requested that Assistant Secretary Aronson, Deputy Assistant
Secretary Sally Grooms-Cowal, and desk officer Vonda Delawie
attend the meeting with you.
DAP F
DAF
Concurrences by: Rich LaMagna and Virginia Lampley.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the memorandum to the President at Tab I.
Attachments
Tab I
Scowcroft Memorandum to the President
Tab A
Points to be Made (with cards)
Tab B
Sandiford Letter to the President
Tab C
Participants List
Tab D
Biography of Prime Minister Sandiford
Tab II
Additional Points to be Made
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER SANDIFORD OF BARBADOS
DATE: September 20, 1989
LOCATION: Oval Office
TIME: 2:15 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
FROM: BRENT SCOWCROFT
I. PURPOSE
To underscore the friendly relations between the United
States and Barbados and our commitment to democracy and
economic development in the Caribbean region.
II. BACKGROUND
Prime Minister Sandiford is in Washington to attend the
annual World Bank meetings on September 25-29. He also will
meet with several members of Congress, including Speaker
Foley and Chairman Rostenkowski, Treasury, and USTR
officials.
Barbados has had close and cordial relations with the United
States since gaining independence in 1966. A multiparty
parliamentary democracy, its major political parties are
moderate with similar objectives of economic development,
political stability, and pro-Western outlook. The House of
Assembly is the third oldest elected body in the Western
Hemisphere and recently celebrated its 350th anniversary.
Sandiford, who took over upon his predecessor's death in
June 1987, is in firm control of his party and the
government and does not face re-election until 1991.
Despite our close relations, Barbados has been unhappy with
us recently over its decreasing sugar quota, the delay in
CBI II legislation, and a Congressionally mandated change to
the bilateral tax treaty when it expires at the end of the
year. U.S. sugar imports have fallen some 70 percent since
quotas were established in 1982. In the tax treaty case,
Senator Dodd led the move to kill a tax exemption clause for
off-shore insurance firms--an amendment we opposed--which
will cost Barbados $4-6 million.
You should assure the Prime Minister of your strong support
for CBI II, although noting that the sugar provision of the
bill is a problem. Although acknowledging that our
financial constraints have caused a decline in assistance to
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the Eastern Caribbean, you should tell him that we are
continuing to look for ways to help and our interest in the
region remains high. Last week, we announced that sugar
quotas would be extended on a straightline basis through
September 1990.
Barbados has played a leading role in regional drug,
cooperation and has cooperated with U.S. interdiction
efforts. Barbados hosted a Caribbean Ministerial Drug
Conference in March 1988 and its Attorney General will soon
introduce strict new anti-drug laws including longer
sentences, stiffer fines, and asset forfeiture provisions.
The Prime Minister supports a strong anti-narcotics role for
the Regional Security System, a cooperative security
mechanism of seven Eastern Caribbean states. It is
headquartered in Bridgetown and the Barbados Defense Force
plays the leading role in the organization. U.S. military
assistance to Barbados and the other Eastern Caribbean
states has dropped off sharply over the last two years,
which in 1984-87 was running about $5-6 million to the
region annually. We are sending a package forward for FY
1990 to restore spending to prior levels, largely focused on
anti-drug efforts.
You should commend Prime Minister Sandiford for his public
condemnation of Noriega's attempt to steal the May elections
in Panama and for his support for the OAS declaration of
July 20 demanding that he leave power by September 1.
Sandiford was one of the few heads of government to reply to
your circular letter asking for support for OAS efforts
(Tab B).
III. PARTICIPANTS
See Participants List
IV. PRESS PLAN
Pool Coverage
V.
SEQUENCE
Photo-op followed by brief discussion
Prepared by:
David Pacelli
Attachments
Tab A
Points to be Made
Tab B
Sandiford Letter to the President, September 1, 1989
Tab C
Participants List
Tab D
Biography
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--
It is a pleasure to welcome you. We value the close and
cordial ties we have had with Barbados for many years.
--
I congratulate you and the Barbadian people on your recent
celebration of 350 years of parliamentary democracy.
--
Although our budgetary constraints have caused a decline in
assistance to the Eastern Caribbean, we continue to look for
ways to help; our interest in the region remains high.
My administration is committed to obtaining new legislation
to extend and enhance the Caribbean Basin Initiative; I must
note, however, that we do have serious problems with the
provisions on sugar.
-- We value your leadership in regional cooperation in the
fight against drug trafficking; we are determined to address
the demand side of the problem here in the United States,
but we will not neglect interdiction.
--
I appreciate your strong public stance on behalf of
restoration of democracy in Panama, and I want to thank you
for replying to my recent letter on that subject.
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I want to thank you for accepting the nomination of Joy
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Silverman; she will make a terrific Ambassador.
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United States
The President
Lawrence Eagleburger, Deputy Secretary of State
John Sununu, Chief of Staff
Brent Scowcroft,
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Robert Gates,
Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Bernard Aronson, Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American
Affairs
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Barbados
Erskine Sandiford, Prime Minister
Maurice King, Foreign Minister
Sir William Douglas, Ambassador to the United States
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Narcotics
We are concerned by the security threat posed by narcotics
traffickers in the Caribbean and appreciate your tough
stance.
As our MAP funds decrease due to budgetary restraint, we
will attempt to find other sources of funding for the anti-
narcotics activities of the Barbados Defense Force and the
Regional Security System.
Improved communication between law enforcement authorities
is fundamental; for that reason, we have provided funds for
a communications network between the Security System Coast
Guards.
How do you assess the political support of the EAstern
Caribbean Prime Ministers for the Regional Security System,
particularly as anti-narcotics activities increase?
Economic Issues
--
The sugar provisions in the CBI legislation is a real
problem for us because they appear to violate our
international obligations under the GATT; I hope that the
Caribbean leaders understand that in their efforts to press
Congress for quick action on the pending bills.
(IF THE TAX TREATY ISSUE IS RAISED:) I understand your
problem with the termination of the tax exemption clause; as
you know, we opposed changing this provision.
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We will do what we can to find ways to help Barbados.
Regional Issues
Do you believe there is a realistic potential for violence
given the uncertain political situation in Grenada?
We are impressed with how President Avril in Haiti has taken
a strong stance against drug traffickers and is nurturing
his country towards democracy; is it possible for the other
Caribbean states to be more supportive of his efforts?
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SUBJECT:
Guest List for State Dinner for Mexican President
Salinas (Revised)
Attached at Tab I is a memo from you to Laurie Firestone with a
revised list of 22 Mexicans suggested by Mexican President
Salinas as guests for the President's October 3 State dinner in
addition to the official delegation. The first fifteen, which
are listed in alphabetical order, are the Mexicans' highest
priority. We believe they all should be invited. The Mexicans
have rebuffed our efforts to get them to put the list in priority
order as was done with their original list of 17. Based on
recommendations from Ambassador Negroponte and the State
Department we have annotated the list to indicate those of
greater priority, if all 15 cannot be invited.
Salinas has suggested informally and that Derek Bok, the
president of Harvard, be invited. Salinas probably got to know
Bok when he was studying at Harvard.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the memo at Tab A.
Attachments
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Scowcroft to Firestone Memorandum
Tab A
State Department Revised Guest List
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FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT:
Guest List for State Dinner for Mexican President
Salinas
The Mexicans have now given the State Department a revised list
of 22 persons suggested by President Salinas as possible invitees
to President Bush's state dinner for him in addition to the
official delegation.
The list at Tab A, which is a revision of the list of 17 persons
originally submitted, is broken into three parts. The first
fifteen which are listed in alphabetical order are the highest
priority. We believe they all should be invited. The Mexicans
have rebuffed our efforts to get them to prioritize the list as
was done with their original list of 17. Based on
recommendations of the State Department and the American
Ambassador in Mexico, we have annotated the list to indicate
those of greater priority if all 15 cannot be invited.
The second part of the list, entitled "Working Group," which
contains three names, has lesser importance for the Mexicans.
The third part consists of four people whom it would be nice to
invite. All the people on the list will be traveling with
President Salinas and none of them will be accompanied by
spouses.
The Mexicans have also told the State Department orally that
President Salinas would like to suggest that Derek Bok, the
president of Harvard, be included. The Mexicans thought it would
not be appropriate for them to make the suggestion officially
because he is not a Mexican citizen.
Attachments
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Revised List of Mexican Suggestions for Mexican
Invitees other than the Official Delegation
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REVISED LIST OF INVITEES OTHER THAN OFFICIAL DELEGATION SUGGESTED
BY MEXICAN GOVERNMENT FOR INCLUSION IN PRESIDENT BUSH'S STATE
DINNER FOR MEXICAN PRESIDENT SALINAS
Mexico
*Miguel Aleman, Ambassador at Large, member of TELEVISA board,
and son of a former Mexican President
Emilio Azcarraga, Chariman of the Board, TELEVISA
Juan Francisco Ealy Ortiz, Director General, newspaper El
Universal
*Carlos Fuentes, Author and Political Commentator
*Bernardo Garza Sada, Monterrey Industrialist
*Claudio X. Gonzalez, Presidential Adviser on Foreign
Investments; Former President of Business Coordinating Council
*Francisco Hernandez Juarez, Head of Telephone Workers Union
Antonio Madero Bracho, Businessman
*Octavio Paz, Author and Historian
*Pedro Ramirez Vasquez, Architect
Adrian Sada, Chairman of the Board, VITRO Corporation
*Cecilio Salas, President, Congress of Labor
Rufino Tamayo, Artist
*Rolando Vega, Interim Head of the Business Coordinating Council
Jacobo Zaidenweber, President, Mexico-U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Working Group
Jose Antonio Gonzalez Fernandez, Director General of North
American Affairs, Foreign Secretariat
Andres Massieu, Private Secretary to the President
Jesus Reyes Heroles, Chief of Advisors to the Foreign Relations
Secretary
Additional Suggestions
Rodolfo Junco de la Vega, Director General, Monterrey newspaper
El Norte
Francisco Gonzalez, Businessman
Jose Santiago Healy,
Jacobo Zabludovsky, Newscaster
Daran Bok, President It ARVARD UNIVERSITY
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SUBJECT:
Request for Meeting with the President for U.S.
Chiefs of Mission for Colombia, Peru and Bolivia
Our Ambassadors to Colombia, and Bolivia and our Charge' in Peru
are in Washington to discuss the implementation of the
President's National Drug Control Strategy. They will be meeting
with a number of high-level officials including Secretary Baker
and National Drug Control Policy Director Bennett.
The State Department has recommended (Tab II) a meeting with the
President to brief him on the Andean reaction to his program and
discuss the outlook for successful implementation of our
international strategy. Such a meeting would highlight,
domestically and internationally, the importance that the
President gives to working together with the Andean countries to
deal aggressively with the problem of illegal narcotics. It
would also help each of the President's representatives to
encourage host nation cooperation in the Andean strategy.
Concurrences by: Randy Beer
RECOMMENDATION
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Attachments
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TO:
JOSEPH W. HAGIN, II, Deputy Assistant to the
President for Appointments and Scheduling
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
REQUEST:
Meeting with the President for Chiefs of
Mission from Colombia, Bolivia and Peru.
PURPOSE:
To brief the President on the Andean reaction
to his National Drug Control Strategy.
BACKGROUND:
Our Ambassadors to Colombia and Bolivia, and
our Charge' in Peru are in Washington for a
conference to discuss the implementation of
the President's National Drug Strategy. A
meeting with the President would highlight
the importance he gives to working with the
Andean counties to deal aggressively with the
narcotics problem.
PREVIOUS
We believe all three Chiefs of Mission, who
PARTICIPATION:
are career diplomats, have met the President.
DATE AND TIME:
September 20 or 21, 1989
DURATION: 30 Minutes
LOCATION:
Oval Office.
PARTICIPANTS:
See List of Participants at Tab A.
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
Photo-op followed by a briefing.
REMARKS REQUIRED:
To be provided by NSC
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open photo.
RECOMMENDED BY:
NSC and Department of State
OPPOSED BY:
None.
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Tab B
Biographic Data
PARTICIPANTS
U.S.
The President
Secretary of State, James A. Baker
Chief of Staff, John H. Sununu
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs,
Brent Scowcroft
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs,
Robert M. Gates
Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs,
Bernard Aronson
Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics Matters,
Melvyn Levitsky
Senior Director for Latin America and the Caribbean,
Everett Ellis Briggs
Senior Director for Counter Terrorism and Counter Narcotics,
David Miller
Chiefs of Mission
Thomas E. McNamara, Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia
Jerrold Mark Dion, Charge d'Affaires, a.i., in Peru
Robert S. Gelbard, Ambassador to Bolivia
BIO OF THOMAS E. MCNAMARA
Mr. Thomas Edmund McNamara, of Connecticut, a Career Member
of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor,
became Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia in September 1988.
Mr. McNamara joined the Department of State in 1965. He
has served overseas in Paris, Lubumbashi, Bukavu, Moscow, and
most recently as Deputy Chief of Mission in Kinshasa, Zaire,
1980-1983. In Washington, he has worked in the Bureau of
European Affairs, the Arms Control and Disarmament and Agency,
and the Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs. Until September
1986, he served for three years as Deputy Assistant Secretary
of State for Politico-Military Affairs. Before accepting his
appointment to Colombia, he was Director of Counterterrorism
and Narcotics on the staff of the National Security Council.
Mr. McNamara graduated from Manhattan College (B.A., 1962)
and the University of Notre Dame (M.A., 1964). He was born
September 16, 1940 in New Haven, Connecticut. He is married to
the former Emma Julia Fonseca and has two children.
Biographic Sketch
Jerrold Mark Dion
Mr. Dion, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service,
Class of Minister-Counselor, became Charge d'Affaires in Lima
in August 1989.
Mr. Dion joined the Foreign Service in 1961. His has
served overseas in Lisbon, Kuala Lumpur, and Medan, acting as
Deputy Chief of Mission in Asuncion, San Salvador and Rangoon.
In Washington, he has worked in the Bureau of Intelligence and
Research, the U.S. Mission to the O.A.S., and the Bureau of
Personnel, most recently serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary
for the Bureau of International Narcotics Matters.
Mr. Dion received a B.A. from the University of Minnesota
in 1959 and an M.A. from Yale University in 1961. Mr. Dion
speaks Spanish, Portuguese, Malay, and Indonesian. He was born
December 31, 1936 and is married.
ROBERT S. GELBARD
UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO BOLIVIA
Robert S. Gelbard, a career Foreign Service Officer, was
born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He has been ambassador
to Bolivia since October 1988. He graduated from Colby College
(A.B.) in 1964, majoring in history, and Harvard University
(M.P.A.) in 1979 in economics. He also studied economics at
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He served as a
Peace Corps Volunteer in Bolivia from 1964-1966, helping to
establish a national community development program.
Mr. Gelbard joined the State Department in 1967. His
overseas assignments have included Manila (1968-1970); Porto
Alegre, Brazil as Principal Officer (1970-1972) ; and Paris
(1978-82) as First Secretary (Economic/Financial Affairs).
Within the State Department he has previously been assigned to
the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs as a financial
economist and Acting Director of the Office of Development
Finance (1973-1975); the Bureau of European Affairs as
financial economist in the Office of Regional
Political-Economic Affairs (1976-1978) Deputy Director and
Acting Director of the Office of Western European Affairs
(1982-1984) Director of the Office of Southern African Affairs
(1984-1985); and prior to his current assignment, he was Deputy
Assistant Secretary for South America in the Bureau of
Inter-American Affairs.
Mr. Gelbard has also served as a member of the U.S.
Delegation to the Conference on International Economic
Cooperation in Paris (1976-1977) and was detailed part-time to
the President's Council of Economic Advisers from 1977-1978.
Mr. Gelbard has received the State Department's Superior
Honor Award (1984) and Meritorious Honor Award (1982). He
speaks Spanish, Portuguese and French.
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MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Meeting with President Bush for the Chiefs of Mission
from Colombia, Peru and Bolivia; requested for
September 19 or 20, 1989
The Chiefs of Mission from Colombia, Bolivia and Peru are
being called to Washington September 19 and 20 to discuss the
implementation of the President's National Drug Control
Strategy and National Security Directive 18 of August 21, which
describes US international narcotics control strategy. The
first priority of the international strategy is to enhance
greatly our counternarcotics programs in the Andean region.
Our Ambassadors to Colombia, Bolivia and Peru must convince
host governments to enthusiastically support this effort and
are responsible for ensuring that the program is successfully
implemented in the host countries. The Department of State
believes that a meeting between the President and Ambassadors
Thomas McNamara (Colombia) and Robert Gelbard (Bolivia) and J.
Mark Dion, Charge in Peru, offers a unique and timely
opportunity to brief the President on the Andean reaction to
his program and discuss the outlook for successful
implementation of our international strategy. A meeting would
highlight, domestically and internationally, the importance
that the President gives to working together with the Andean
countries to deal aggressively with the problem of illegal
narcotics.
J. Stapleton Roy
Executive Secretary
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SUBJECT:
Letter of Condolence on Alan Woods' Death from
Salvadoran President Cristiani
Salvadoran President Cristiani wrote the President on July 5 to
express his condolences over the death of AID Administrator Alan
Woods (Tab I). The State Department has only now forwarded the
letter and draft response.
We believe that it is sufficient for Ambassador Walker to express
his appreciation on behalf of the President, instead of a written
reply.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you approve of an oral acknowledgement by our Ambassador to
President Cristiani in lieu of a written reply from the
President.
Approve
Disapprove
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MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:
Draft Reply to Letter of Condolence from
Salvadoran President Cristiani
Attached for your consideration is a draft response to
President Cristiani's July 5 condolence letter to President
Bush on the death of A.I.D. Administrator Alan Woods.
Executive J. Stapleton Secretary Roy
Attachments:
Tab 1 - Draft Reply
Tab 2 - Letter to President Bush from President Cristiani
UNCLASSIFIED
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DRAFT REPLY
Dear Mr. President:
Thank you most sincerely for your expression of deepest
condolences regarding the death of AID Administrator Alan Woods.
I, too, was saddened by his death, but was heartened to
learn that you share my high opinion of this fine man's work.
He energetically pursued the development goals of our U.S.
economic assistance program and will be sorely missed by all of
us.
Acting Administrator Mark Edelman's recent visit with you
will, I am confident, have demonstrated that our commitment to
supporting your efforts to improve your economy and the quality
of life for all Salvadorans continues in spite of this tragic
loss.
With assurances of my esteem and appreciation,
Sincerely,
George Bush
His Excellency
Alfredo F. Cristiani,
President of the Republic of El Salvador,
San Salvador.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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San Salvador, July 5, 1989
Dear Mr. President:
We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of AID
Administrator Alan Woods at Washington.
In view of the magnificent work carried out by Mr. Woods
in implementing the U.S. bilateral assistance program to our
country, please accept our deepest condolences.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you the
assurances of my high consideration.
[Signature]
Alfredo F. Cristiani
President of the Republic
His Excellency
George Bush,
President of the United States of America,
The White House.
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Lic. Alfredo 3. Cristiani
Presidente do be Republica
San Salvador, 5 de Julio de 1989
Señor Presidente:
Hemos recibido con honda pena la noticia de la muerte del
señor Administrador de AID en Washington, don Alan Woods.
Conscientes de la magnífica labor desempeñada por el señor
Woods en la implementación del Programa de Ayuda Bilateral de
Estados Unidos a nuestro país, reciba nuestras más sentidas con
dolencias.
La ocasión me es propicia para reiterarle mi alta conside-
ración.
AL SEÑOR PRESIDENTE DE LOS
ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA
GEORGE BUSH
E.S.D.O.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
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DATE: 05 JUL 89
SUBJ: LTR TO PRES FM PRES CRISTIANI OF EL SALVADOR RE DEATH OF ALAN WOODS
OF AID
REQUIRED ACTION: FOR TRANSLATION / DRAFT REPLY
DUEDATE: 18 AUG 89
COMMENT:
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SUBJECT:
Reply to Florida State and Local Officials on
Orlando Bosch Case
South Florida state and local officials have written the
President on behalf of Orlando Bosch, a Cuban expatriate who
is currently jailed in Miami for illegal entry into the United
States (Tab II). The signers include Ileana Ros-Lethinen, who
recently won a special election to the U.S. Congress with the
President's support.
Your reply to Associate Counsel Brent Hatch at Tab I indicates
that we suggest just one word change of his suggested draft
reply. The State Department has reviewed the draft and agrees
with commitment not to deport Bosch before the courts have ruled
on his habeas corpus petition. For your information, however,
State is considering a plan to deport him just as soon as the
court rules.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the memorandum at Tab I to Brent Hatch.
Attachments
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Draft Response
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Incoming Correspondence
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Reply to Florida State and Local Officials on
Orlando Bosch Case
The NSC staff has reviewed the attached reply to South Florida
officials on the Bosch case and approves the draft response with
the one word change as noted at Tab A.
Attachments
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/
1989
Dear
:
The President has asked me to respond to your letter requesting
his assistance in obtaining the release of Dr. Orlando Bosch who
is being held in the federal corrections facility in Miami
Florida. He appreciates your concerns.
As you know, Dr. Bosch has lodged a habeas corpus challenge to
his incarceration. The hearing on his petition is scheduled for
early October. At that time the court will be able to consider
the evidence and evaluate the sufficiency of Dr. Bosch's claims.
Responsibility for this case rests with the Department of
Justice. The President has full confidence that the Attorney
General will ensure that Dr. Bosch receives fair treatment.
Towards that end, the Department has committed to take no action
to deport Dr. Bosch until the court has the opportunity to rule
on his habeas corpus petition.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on
this important matter.
Sincerely,
of Justice
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SUBJECT:
Memorandum of Conversation with Uruguayan
President Julio Maria Sanguinetti
Attached at Tab A is the Memorandum of Conversation between
President Bush and Uruguayan President Sanguinetti.
RECOMMENDATION
That the attached Memorandum of Conversation be filed for the
record, and that copies be sent to State for Assistant
Secretaries Aronson and Levitsky and appropriate ARA posts and to
the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
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Department of Treasury
SUBJECT:
Memorandum of Conversation with The President and
Uruguayan President Julio Maria Sanguinetti
(S)
Enclosed at Tab A is the Memorandum of Conversation between the
President and Uruguayan President Sanguinetti to be forwarded to
State for Assistant Secretaries Aronson and Levitsky and
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Treasury.
G. Philip Hughes
Executive Secretary
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SUBJECT:
Meeting with Uruguayan President Julio Maria
Sanguinetti (U)
PARTICIPANTS: The President
Lawrence Eagleburger, Deputy Secretary of State
Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
Robert M. Gates, Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
Everett Ellis Briggs, Senior Director, Latin
America and the Caribbean
Michael Skol, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
for Inter-American Affairs
Julio Maria Sanguinetti, President of Uruguay
Luis Angel Barrios Tassano, Minister of Foreign
Affairs
Ricardo Zerbino Cavajani, Minister of Economy
and Finance
Hector Luisi, Ambassador to the United States
DATE, TIME
September 15, 1989, 3:05 - 3:50 p.m. EST
AND PLACE:
The Oval Office
The President and President Sanguinetti met for 45 minutes in the
Oval Office on September 15, 1989. (U)
The President, after an exchange of pleasantries during which the
American and Uruguayan media representatives were allowed to be
present, referred to the visit President Sanguinetti had just
made to Japan. The President said he had noticed a significant
difference between the new Japanese government and the
Socialists, not only on defense policy but on trade issues. The
Socialists, he said, were pure protectionists. He said the U.S.
had a big stake in Japan's leadership choice, and thought the new
team was showing a lot of nerve. ($)
The President then noted that President Sanguinetti was a short
timer, and said he must be proud of the superb job he had done.
(2)
President Sanguinetti said, "fortunately!" He added, smiling,
that he wasn't sure what exactly he had accomplished, but he knew
he had avoided a lot of trouble. (f)
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The President said he appreciated Uruguay's leadership in showing
willingness to stand up for democracy in Panama. He regretted
all of us acting together had not been able to achieve the
changes sought by the Panamanian people. We seemed to be back at
square one. He asked what President Sanguinetti thought should
be done now. (C)
President Sanguinetti said we were back at the square one, but on
a different playing board. There was now a greater awareness
worldwide about the Panamanian situation, and this was important
in political terms. (f)
The President agreed that this was the case. He said that the
picture of Billy Ford spattered with blood and of the violence
committed by the dignity battalions were imprinted on everyone's
mind. (U)
The President assured President Sanguinetti that the U.S. had no
argument with the Panamanian Defense Force as such. Improved
relations with Panama would be instantaneous, he said, if Noriega
were to leave power. He said the problem was very frustrating.
(d)
President Sanguinetti felt what was needed was a combination of
patience and perseverance. As with other problem areas, time
might produce changes, as was occurring in Nicaragua. (C)
The President asked if President Sanguinetti thought there was a
possibility for genuinely free and fair elections in Nicaragua.
(&)
President Sanguinetti replied that he thought the elections would
be "relatively" fair. He asked rhetorically how a country
without democrats could hold a democratic election. Nicaragua,
he said, had no democratic tradition, so the elections could not
be expected to be "perfect. " What was important, he felt, was
that there be a genuine "opening." Look at Paraguay, he said.
There was Stroessner, ruling a country that had never had
democracy, when all of a sudden he was overthrown in a palace
coup, whereupon an election had been held that although not
perfect had been free. One could not call the election "clean,"
exactly, but freedom now existed in Paraguay. ($)
The President said he was very pleased to hear this. And
speaking of Paraguay, he was grateful to President Sanguinetti
and several of his colleagues for being so nice to his daughter
at President Rodriguez' inauguration. (U)
President Sanguinetti acknowledged that he had enjoyed meeting
the President's daughter in Asuncion. (U)
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The President said he had wanted to send a member of his family
to the inauguration, as a personal gesture. (U)
President Sanguinetti, returning to the earlier theme, said that
the Paraguayan example showed progress was possible, even without
perfection. (8)
The President asked if President Sanguinetti were going to the
San Jose Summit. (U)
President Sanguinetti replied, "yes." He congratulated the
President on his speech on drugs. He approved of the President's
approach, he said, of addressing both supply and demand. He said
Uruguay was working hard to keep from becoming a part of the
problem. He cited the case of an individual recently arrested in
Uruguay who was to be extradited on a charge of money laundering.
The case, he said, was proceeding nicely. The Uruguayan
government meanwhile was studying the possibility of a treaty
dealing with banking secrecy. Uruguay had to reconcile its
system of complete economic freedom with support for drug
control. Uruguay was examining the Swiss system, and soon the
Central Bank would offer a draft for an information exchange
treaty. (d)
The President asked what Uruguay's chief drug problem was -
whether drug abuse, corruption of society, health of youngsters.
Was Uruguay getting caught in the international trafficking web,
he asked. (f)
President Sanguinetti said Uruguay as a small country did not
offer a big enough market to interest international traffickers,
but since it had the most open financial system in South America
it was attractive to would-be money launderers. Therefore his
government was looking for ways to retain banking freedom without
falling prey to drug money. What it was seeking was some
preventive medicine. (f)
The President asked President Sanguinetti for his opinion as to
whether President Barco of Colombia would be able to stick with
his courageous stand against the drug cartels. ($)
President Sanguinetti said the big problem for Colombia was
"political." He said he was well acquainted with Colombia and
its brave people. Despite 16 out of 24 supreme court judges
having been assassinated, the institution was still working. The
police were holding on. So were journalists. He had been a
personal friend of the journalist Guillermo Cano, who had been
assassinated and whose newspapers headquarters had been blown up.
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drug traffickers. What was going on in Colombia was war.
Imagine, he said, if the world had tried to fight the Nazis with
judicial process and marshals. What he meant by "political" was
that the Conservative Party must give its full backing to Barco
to take exceptional measures to deal with the drug problem.
Barco must be able to declare a State of Emergency. (8)
The President observed that a recent poll in Colombia had showed
strong support for what Barco was doing, including extraditing
criminals. It also showed strong disapproval of the use of
foreign (not just American, any foreign) troops. This came as no
surprise to him, said the President. He was sensitive to
Colombian views. Because of widespread opposition to the use of
military force, he had tried in the case of Nicaragua and Panama
to use a multilateral approach, though he was terribly
disappointed that the OAS had failed to deal effectively with
Panama. The U.S., he said, had no plans to send troops to
Colombia, but the American press went crazy whenever we did
anything. For example, we sent equipment and some people to
Colombia to help set it up but if one believed the press, we had
sent a division of troops. Some of our European allies had
suggested putting together an international force, something we
would be prepared to do, but we had found no interest in Colombia
for that, either. He said he wanted President Sanguinetti to
know we had no plans. Only "if someone grabbed our Embassy or
took hostages, then
"
The U.S., he said, had no secret game
plan. He asked President Sanguinetti if he had any advice. (S)
President Sanguinetti said no, the important thing was to try
first to create a multilateral framework for dealing with the
problem. The Vienna Convention was a start. Perhaps, he said,
we needed a follow-up treaty to focus on the fact the drug fight
was universal in scope. Returning to his earlier point, he said
that the important thing was to ensure there was full political
support inside Colombia for Barco, to deal harshly with the
narcotraffickers. They were not SO invulnerable, he thought.
Everything they had was displayed openly: their homes, their
farms, their power. The problem must not be handled as if it
were a matter of simple crime. He did not think President Barco
lacked courage. He considered him a good executive, a good
president. The problem was: could he get support from Pastrana
and Belisario Betancourt? They must support him. (8)
The President said that what had made a profound impression on
him when he read biographic background information on some of the
Colombian drug lords was that someone like Rodriguez Gacha was
nothing but a common criminal; not a great brain, just a thug.
The mayor of Medellin had suggested negotiating with the drug
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did not deserve such consideration. He said he had one other
question: did President Sanguinetti think that when Castro had
Ochoa executed, it was because he was guilty of drug activity;
did Castro know himself what had been going on in Cuba? ($)
President Sanguinetti said that "basically" the reason for
Castro's action was "military." He had been expecting something
like that to happen. A few months ago, at President Borja's
inauguration, Mario Soares had made some interesting comments.
There was Fidel Castro, with his "show." Mario Soares said the
man was very smart, but he did not realize what was going to
happen when all his troops started to return from Angola.
Portugal had gone through such an experience. Castro did not
know what was going to hit him. ($)
President Sanquinetti continued: In Africa, the Cuban forces had
not been under Havana's direct control, and considerable
independence of action had developed among the military
leadership in the field. They dealt directly with the Soviets.
Furthermore, over half the troops were infected with AIDS. Their
return home was going to be terrible for Cuba. Within two months
of the return of the first units rumors of possible military
trouble began to circulate. Castro moved when he had to, to
retain control. It was probably true about Ochoa's drug
involvement, but what was at stake was Castro's power. He had
put Ochoa on television, and what came across was a man of
stature, a leader. So after one TV appearance, the cameras were
turned off, because Ochoa was the sort who could sway the people.
($)
The President asked if Ochoa could have been involved in drug
trafficking without Castro's knowing. ($)
President Sanguinetti said he did not know. The Cuban army had
become very autonomous. Individuals traveled to and from Angola
freely. (8)
The President said that Cuba had withdrawn most of its forces
from Ethiopia. If it were true that so many had AIDS, Castro had
a problem. ($)
President Sanguinetti said he had a couple of "Uruguayan" issues
to raise. Smiling, he said he was always a bit frustrated
because people talk to him about Argentina or Colombia but rarely
ask about Uruguay. He wished to make two comments: First, he
appreciated the military assistance the U.S. had provided. It
was an example of how to help without sacrifice. The U.S. had
sent secondhand material to upgrade the Uruguayan forces, and
this was fine. The Armed Forces had been pleased to accept it.
They had remained absolutely loyal to the civilian government.
There had been no incidents, despite the fact they had been given
a small budget. Uruguay was now asking for additional help for
the Armed Forces. He did not foresee any problems with obtaining
it. ($)
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President Sanguinetti said the second comment was that Uruguay
was trying to use the Brady Plan to reduce its debt. Some in
Washington seemed to think that the Brady Plan should only apply
to those in really bad shape, those who had committed serious
errors. Uruguay has been meeting its debt payments, and would
continue to do SO. Some of his advisers had suggested, in jest,
that the way to attract more favorable treatment would be for
Uruguay to declare a moratorium on its debt payments, as others
had done. The trouble, he said, smiling, was that no one would
believe it. So Uruguay would continue to pay up, but the problem
was that this stifled growth. During his first year in office
Uruguay had had a 14 percent growth rate, but this past year had
brought stagnation because of several factors over which they had
little control: the worst drought in the nation's history; the
spillover effect of their neighbor's economic problems; and the
need to make excessive use of their hydro power. Recovery would
take two years. Meanwhile, the situation was difficult. They
were trying to reduce their debt while retaining a rhythm of
growth. Uruguay wanted to proceed with a final negotiation on
resolving its debt. That would make Uruguay the first debtor to
overcome its problem, and he would appreciate any support the
President might give in this connection. Messrs. Brady and
Mulford, he said, were fully aware of the circumstances, and he
hoped the President would encourage them to be helpful. (L)
The President said he would. He asked if President Sanguinetti
would be seeing Secretary Brady. (U)
President Sanguinetti said he had an appointment next Monday.
(U)
The President said he would speak to Secretary Brady before then.
He said the U.S. would like to see countries besides the big ones
achieve success. He then asked about the IMF. (U)
President Sanguinetti said Uruguay had had one stand-by agreement
with the IMF, had met the conditionality, and was now discussing
a new stand-by. He was confident there would be agreement. A
meeting with the Uruguayan banks was scheduled for September 27.
He commented that Uruguay's case was a strong one; conditions
were easier than for Argentina or Brazil. Uruguay had already
achieved a good, peaceful transition to democracy, and now was
the time to show positive results on the economy. (C)
The President asked about the position of the contenders for the
presidency: were the presidential candidates committed to
following the same policies? (c)
President Sanguinetti said he saw no problems. The government
and opposition candidates agreed on lowering tariffs and working
with the IMF. There were some technical differences among them,
but not differences of substance. (d)
After a final exchange of pleasantries, the meeting ended at 3:50
p.m. (U)
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Presidential Letter to Jamaican Prime Minister
Manley on Panama
Prime Minister Manley has followed through on a promise made to
the President in their telephone conversation of August 22 by
announcing that he would not recognize the Rodriguez government
in Panama. The State Department recommends, and we concur, that
the President acknowledge this action in a short letter. The
text (Tab A) follows State's draft.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the memorandum to the President at Tab I.
Attachments
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To commend Prime Minister Manley for the announcement by the
Government of Jamaica on September 1 that it has withdrawn
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Background
Prime Minister Manley told you in a telephone conversation on
August 22 that he would try to get his CARICOM partners to break
relations with Panama if Noriega hung on after September 1 and
failing that, Jamaica would break relations. Manley has came
through by announcing that he will not recognize the Rodriguez
government. (Jamaica does not have an Ambassador in Panama.)
Four other governments have made similar announcements--El
Salvador, Haiti, Peru, and Uruguay--but Manley's action deserves
special recognition in view of his potential influence with his
Caribbean neighbors.
RECOMMENDATION
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Dear Mr. Prime Minister:
I was pleased to learn of your government's
decision to withdraw recognition of the regime
in Panama and discontinue official contact with
it.
I am convinced that all democratic nations in
our hemisphere must unite to denounce the outlaw
government in Panama which holds hostage the
Panamanian people and constitutional principles.
Your courageous decision will, I am sure, be a
constructive step toward the removal of General
Noriega and the reestablishment of a legitimate
civilian government in Panama.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
The Honorable
Michael Manley, M.P.
Prime Minister of Jamaica
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Subject:
Draft letter from President Bush to
Jamaican Prime Minister Manley
The Government of Jamaica announced September 1, that it
has withdrawn recognition of General Noriega's regime. We
recommend that the President commend Prime Minister Manley on
this step. A draft letter is enclosed.
Executive J.Stapleton Secretary Roy Rey
Attachment: as stated
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Draft Letter
Dear Mr. Prime Minister:
I was pleased to learn of your government's decision to
withdraw recognition of the regime in Panama and discontinue
official contact with it.
I am convinced that all democratic nations in our hemisphere
must unite to denounce the outlaw government in Panama which
holds hostage the Panamanian people and constitutional
principles. Your courageous decision will, I am sure, be a
constructive step toward the removal of General Noriega and the
reestablishment of a legitimate civilian government in Panama.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
George Bush
The Honorable
Michael Manley, M.P.,
Prime Minister of Jamaica,
Kingston.
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FROM:
DAVID A. PACELLI
DAP
SUBJECT:
Reply to Florida State and Local Officials on
Orlando Bosch Case
South Florida state and local officials have written the
President on behalf of Orlando Bosch, a Cuban expatriate who
is currently jailed in Miami for illegal entry into the United
States (Tab II). The signers include Ileana Ros-Lethinen, who
recently won a special election to the U.S. Congress with the
President's support.
Your reply to Associate Counsel Brent Hatch at Tab I indicates
that we suggest just one word change of his suggested draft
reply. The State Department has reviewed the draft and agrees
with commitment not to deport Bosch before the courts have ruled
on his habeas corpus petition. For your information, however,
State is considering a plan to deport him just as soon as the
court rules.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the memorandum at Tab I to Brent Hatch.
Attachments
Tab I
Hughes Memorandum to Hatch
Tab A
Draft Response
Tab B
Incoming Correspondence
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MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT O. HATCH
FROM;
G. PHILIP HUGHES
SUBJECT;
Reply to Florida State and Local Officials on
Orlando Bosch Case
The NSC staff has reviewed the attached reply to South Florida
officials on the Bosch case and approves the draft response with
the one word change as noted at Tab A.
Attachments
Tab A
Draft Response
Tab B
Incoming Correspondence
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September , 1989
Dear
:
The President has asked me to respond to your letter requesting
his assistance in obtaining the release of Dr. Orlando Bosch who
is being held in the federal corrections facility in Miami
Florida. He appreciates your concerns.
As you know, Dr. Bosch has lodged a habeas corpus challenge to
his incarceration. The hearing on his petition is scheduled for
early October. At that time the court will be able to consider
the evidence and evaluate the sufficiency of Dr. Bosch's claims.
Responsibility for this case rests with the Department of
Justice. The President has full confidence that the Attorney
General will ensure that Dr. Bosch receives fair treatment.
Towards that end, the Department has committed to take no action
to deport Dr. Bosch until the court has the opportunity to rule
on his habeas corpus petition.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on
this important matter.
Sincerely,
of Justice
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cate terrorism anywhere in the world. Those that
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