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THE WHITE HOUSE
January 26, 1989
KBK
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Brent Scowcroft
FROM:
JOSEPH W. HAGIN
SUBJECT:
APPROVED PRESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY
EVENT:
Departure Statement with
Prime Minister Takeshita
DATE:
February 2, 1989
TIME:
1:25 p.m.
DURATION:
5 Minutes
LOCATION:
South Lawn
ATTIRE:
Business Suit
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Yes
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Open
FIRST LADY
PARTICIPATION:
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
To be held in the East Room if weather
is inclement.
NOTE: PROJECT OFFICER, SEE ATTACHED CHECKLIST
Ed Rogers
Steve Studdert
James Cicconi
John Keller
Fred McClure
Tim McBride
Susan Porter Rose
J. Bonnie Newman
Patty Presock
Tony Lopez
Speechwriting Office
David Bates
Laurie Firestone
David Valdez
Robert Guttman
USSS- PPD
Marlin Fitzwater
Operations - Executive Residence
David Demarest
WHCA Audio/Visual
Jean Lamb
WHCA Operations
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
2/1/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
WINSTON
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Judge edit)
February d. 1989
1989 FEB 3,00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place in the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the world.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
can count on the United States to continue to work for peace,
democracy, freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of
America's vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the
obligations that belong to a global power.
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
United States and Japan. On occasion we may have differences,
but these are the differences of friends. And in the last 40
years, our two nations have truly been close friends. The peace
and prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship. Simply put, we respect one another. We need one
another. And we will continue to work together for the good of
our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. I
noted the importance of allies assuming greater responsibilities
in the cause of global peace. The Prime Minister and I agreed
that these responsibilities take many forms. In the defense
area, I welcome the steady improvements in Japan's capabilities.
I applaud, as well, Japan's pledge to make further
significant increases in overseas development assistance
programs. At the same time Japan agrees with us that the most
powerful engine for economic development and growth -- in fact
the only engine that works -- is the entrepreneur, large and
small. And entrepreneurship is the product not of massive aid
packages but of free and open economies that do not carry
crushing burdens of taxation and regulation and that maintain the
rule of law, including contract and property law.
Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Multilateral Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nations
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
efforts in these areas.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's determination to
promote strong domestic growth and structural adjustments. I
told him that I am determined to reduce the budget deficit not by
raising taxes, which would dampen our growth, but by limiting
U.S. government spending.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established
settings, especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the
next Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed
on the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
Uruguay Round. And we agreed on the importance of frequent
consultation at all levels on economic issues.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
acquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millennium, what kind of world do
we want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say, moved towards a free trade area of the
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
2:05 1/31
002358
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
1/31/89
1/31/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
3:50
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT 9:45 2/1
PORTER 4:00
DARMAN
STUDDERT 9:45 2/1
BATES $
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
WINSTON
ROGERS
CARD
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY 6:00
HAGIN
REMARKS: Please forward your comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
by 4:00 PM TODAY, January 31, 1989, with an info copy to my
office. Sorry for the short turnaround. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
me Clure concerns
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
1989 JAN 31 Pil 07
(Judge edit)
January 31, 1989
noon
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place in the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the globe.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
can count on America to continue to work for peace, democracy,
freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of America's
vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the obligations
that belong to a global power.
- 2 -
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
United States and Japan. Yes, we may have differences, but these
are the differences of friends. And in the last 40 years, our
two nations have truly been close friends. The peace and
prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship. Simply put, we like one another. We respect one
another. We need one another. And we will continue to work
together for the good of our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. We
reaffirmed the importance of a more equitable distribution of the
burdens of defense and the need to help the less developed
regions of the world find ways to grow more rapidly. I am
pleased to note the excellent cooperation existing between our
armed forces and the steady budget increases Japan has continued
to make as it improves its own defense effort.
Equally important, Japan has pledged to make further
significant increases in overseas development assistance programs
and to consider other ways of promoting economic development.
Japan agrees with us that the most powerful engine for economic
development and growth -- in fact the only engine that works --
is the entreprenuer, large and small. And entrepreneurship is
the product not of massive aid packages but of free and open
economies that do not carry crushing burdens of taxation and
regulation and that maintain the rule of law, including contract
and property law.
- 3 -
Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Mutual Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nation's
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to the each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
efforts in these areas.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's commitment to promote
strong domestic growth and remove structural barriers to imports.
I told him that I am determined to reduce the budget deficit not
by raising taxes, which would dampen our growth, but by limiting
U.S. government spending.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established fora,
especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the next
Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed on
the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
Uruguay Round and progress at the ministers' meeting in April.
And we agreed on the importance of frequent consultation at all
levels on economic issues.
We noted with satisfaction the agreement on the
co-development of a new fighter aircraft for the Japanese Air
Self-Defense Force. Development of the fighter will strengthen
Japan's ability to defend itself. It will include significant
participation by U.S. industry.
- 4 -
The Prime Minister and I had a meeting of the minds on the
danger that unauthorized exports of sensitive technology posed to
our mutual security and I expressed appreciation for the measures
Japan has taken to strengthen its control system in the past
year.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
aquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millenium, what kind of world do we
want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say, moved towards a free trade area of the
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
door of opportunity open for all their peoples, and so keep taxes
low and have no needless regulations to stiffle enterprise; a
world in which the nations work together for a growing world
economy.
In short, I pray for a world of hope, and, Mr. Prime
Minister, I believe that no two nations are more significant in
the building of that world than the United States and Japan. Let
us dedicate the friendship between our countries and between
ourselves to that end.
2/2 11:40
REMARKS FOR THE DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
MR. PRIME MINISTER, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: LET ME
BEGIN BY EXPRESSING ONCE AGAIN, ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE, CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF EMPEROR SHOWA, A
MOST GENTLE MAN OF GREAT LEARNING. I LOOK FORWARD TO
CALLING ON THE NEW EMPEROR WHEN I VISIT JAPAN LATER THIS
MONTH.
IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE AND HONOR FOR BARBARA AND ME
TO WELCOME YOU, PRIME MINISTER, AND MRS. TAKESHITA TO THE
2
WHITE HOUSE. You ARE OUR FIRST OFFICIAL VISITORS, AND
THIS REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE I PLACE ON THE RELATIONS
BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES, THE STRENGTH OF OUR NATIONS'
TIES, AND THE PROMISE OUR RELATIONSHIP HOLDS FOR THE
FUTURE OF THE WORLD.
Two WEEKS AGO, HERE IN WASHINGTON, THE UNITED STATES
CONDUCTED A RITUAL THAT SPOKE OF BOTH CONTINUITY AND
CHANGE. FOR THE 41st TIME IN 200 YEARS, THE UNITED STATES
SWORE IN A NEW PRESIDENT. IN THE TRANSITION FROM ONE
PRESIDENT TO THE NEXT, WE AMERICANS REAFFIRMED THE
3
STRENGTH OF OUR DEMOCRACY AND OUR COMMITMENT TO VALUES ON
WHICH IT WAS BUILT. JAPAN AND THE WORLD CAN COUNT ON THE
UNITED STATES TO CONTINUE TO WORK FOR PEACE, DEMOCRACY,
FREEDOM, AND JUSTICE AROUND THE WORLD. THE SCOPE OF
AMERICA'S VISION IS GLOBAL AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO
SHOULDER THE OBLIGATIONS THAT BELONG TO A GLOBAL POWER.
CONTINUITY WILL ALSO BE THE MARK OF RELATIONS BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN. ON OCCASION WE MAY HAVE
DIFFERENCES, BUT THESE ARE THE DIFFERENCES OF FRIENDS.
AND IN THE LAST 40 YEARS, OUR TWO NATIONS HAVE TRULY BEEN
4
CLOSE FRIENDS. THE PEACE AND PROSPERITY WE BOTH ENJOY
TODAY ARE AMONG THE FRUITS OF THAT FRIENDSHIP. SIMPLY
PUT, WE RESPECT ONE ANOTHER. WE NEED ONE ANOTHER. AND WE
WILL CONTINUE TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF OUR PEOPLES
AND OF ALL HUMANITY.
DURING THIS VISIT, THE PRIME MINISTER AND I WORKED ON
THE CONTINUING BUSINESS OF THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN OUR
COUNTRIES. WE CONFIRMED THAT THE TREATY OF MUTUAL
SECURITY AND COOPERATION IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR
RELATIONSHIP. I NOTED THE IMPORTANCE OF ALLIES ASSUMING
5
GREATER RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CAUSE OF PEACE. THE PRIME
MINISTER AND I AGREED THAT THESE RESPONSIBILITIES TAKE
MANY FORMS.
IN THIS REGARD, I APPLAUD JAPAN'S PLEDGE TO MAKE
FURTHER SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
AT THE SAME TIME WE BELIEVE THAT THE MOST POWERFUL
ENGINE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH -- IN FACT THE
ONLY ENGINE THAT WORKS -- IS THE ENTREPRENEUR, LARGE AND
6
SMALL. AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS THE PRODUCT NOT OF MASSIVE
AID PACKAGES BUT OF FREE AND OPEN ECONOMIES THAT DO NOT
CARRY CRUSHING BURDENS OF TAXATION AND REGULATION AND THAT
MAINTAIN THE RULE OF LAW, INCLUDING CONTRACT AND PROPERTY
LAW.
ALONG THESE LINES, WE AGREED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF
SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY AND SUSTAINED GROWTH AND REFORM IN
THE PHILIPPINES. TOWARD THIS END, WE PLEDGED TO MAKE
EVERY EFFORT TO LAUNCH THE MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE
INITIATIVE FOR THE PHILIPPINES THIS YEAR.
7
THE PRIME MINISTER AND I REVIEWED THE PROGRESS OUR
NATIONS HAVE ACHIEVED IN BRINGING OUR ECONOMIES INTO
BETTER BALANCE, AND IN FURTHER OPENING OUR MARKETS TO EACH
OTHER'S GOODS AND SERVICES. WE ALSO RECOGNIZED THE NEED
FOR CONTINUED POLICY EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
THE PRIME MINISTER REAFFIRMED JAPAN'S DETERMINATION
TO PROMOTE STRONG DOMESTIC GROWTH AND STRUCTURAL
ADJUSTMENTS. I TOLD HIM THAT I AM DETERMINED TO REDUCE
OUR BUDGET DEFICIT.
8
IN THE AREA OF MULTILATERAL COOPERATION, WE AGREED
THAT WE WOULD CONTINUE TO COORDINATE POLICIES THROUGH
ESTABLISHED SETTINGS, ESPECIALLY THE ECONOMIC SUMMIT. WE
LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT SUMMIT MEETING, WHICH WILL BE
HELD IN PARIS. WE ALSO AGREED ON THE IMPORTANCE FOR
CONTINUED GLOBAL PROSPERITY OF A SUCCESSFUL URUGUAY ROUND.
AND WE AGREED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FREQUENT CONSULTATION
AT ALL LEVELS ON ECONOMIC ISSUES.
ALL IN ALL, OUR TALKS WERE POSITIVE AND FORTHRIGHT,
BEFITTING CLOSE ALLIES. THE PRIME MINISTER AND I FIRST
9
MET SOME TIME AGO. THIS WEEK'S MEETINGS HAVE HELPED US
BECOME BETTER ACQUAINTED. WE HAVE LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR
CLOSE COOPERATION AS WE DEAL WITH THE ISSUES AND
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE LAST DECADE OF THE 20TH CENTURY.
###
Master
1933 31 P.I 1:07
(Judge edit)
January 31, 1989
noon
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place in the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, world and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the globe.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
the United States
can count on America to continue to work for peace, democracy,
freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of America's
vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the obligations
that belong to a global power.
- 2 -
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
on occasion
United States and Japan. Yes,, Awe we may have differences, but these
are the differences of friends. And in the last 40 years, our
two nations have truly been close friends. The peace and
prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship. Simply put, we like one another We respect one
another. We need one another. And we will continue to work
together for the good of our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. -We
testal 1 noted
in the cause of peace and agreed that these responsibi lities
reaffirmed the importance of a more equitable distribution of the x
allies assuming greater responsibilities
burdens of defense and the need to help the less developed
take many gozms.
The Prime Minister and 1
regions of the world find ways to grow more rapidly. I am
pleased to note the excellent cooperation existing between our
in the defense area. 1 welcome the steady improvements m
armed forces and the steady budget increases Japan has continued
capabilities
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to make as it improves its own defense effort.
I We appland, as well,
Equally important Japan has pledged checkmark_ntt to make further
significant increases in overseas development assistance programs,
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and to consider other ways of promoting/ economic development.
At the same time,
Japan agrees with us that the most powerful engine for economic
development and growth -- in fact the only engine that works --
is the entreprenuer, large and small. And entrepreneurship is
the product not of massive aid packages but of free and open
economies that do not carry crushing burdens of taxation and
regulation and that maintain the rule of law, including contract
and property law.
- 3 -
Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Multilateral
Mutual Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nation
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to the each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
efforts in these areas.
determination
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's commitment to promote
strong domestic growth and remove structural barriers adjustments to imports.
I told him that I am determined to reduce the budget deficit not
by raising taxes, which would dampen our growth, but by limiting
U.S. government spending.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established settings fora,
especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the next
Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed on
the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
Indian
Uruguay Round and progress at the ministers' meeting in April.
And we agreed on the importance of frequent consultation at all
levels on economic issues.
We noted with satisfaction the agreement on the
co-development of a new fighter aircraft for the Japanese Air
Self-Defense Force. Development of the fighter will strengthen
Japan's ability to defend itself. It will include significant
participation by U.S. industry.
- 4 -
The Prime Minister and I had a meeting of the minds on the
danger that unauthorized exports of sensitive technology posed to
our mutual security and I expressed appreciation for the measures
Japan has taken to strengthen its control system in the past
year.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
aquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millenium, what kind of world do we
want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say, moved towards a free trade area of the
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
door of opportunity open for all their peoples, and so keep taxes
low and have no needless regulations to stiffle enterprise; a
world in which the nations work together for a growing world
economy.
In short, I pray for a world of hope, and, Mr. Prime
Minister, I believe that no two nations are more significant in
the building of that world than the United States and Japan. Let
us dedicate the friendship between our countries and between
ourselves to that end.
CIV
(Judge edit)
February 1, 1989
3:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place in the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the world.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
can count on the United States to continue to work for peace,
democracy, freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of
America's vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the
obligations that belong to a global power.
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
United States and Japan. On occasion we may have differences,
but these are the differences of friends. And in the last 40
years, our two nations have truly been close friends. The peace
and prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship. Simply put, we respect one another. We need one
another. And we will continue to work together for the good of
our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. I
noted the importance of allies assuming greater responsibilities
in the cause of global peace. The Prime Minister and I agreed
that these responsibilities take many forms. In the defense
area, I welcome the steady improvements in Japan's capabilities.
I applaud, as well, Japan's pledge to make further
significant increases in overseas development assistance
programs. At the same time Japan agrees with us that the most
powerful engine for economic development and growth -- in fact
the only engine that works -- is the entrepreneur, large and
small. And entrepreneurship is the product not of massive aid
packages but of free and open economies that do not carry
crushing burdens of taxation and regulation and that maintain the
rule of law, including contract and property law.
Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Multilateral Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nations
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
efforts in these areas.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's determination to
promote strong domestic growth and structural adjustments. I
told him that I am determined to reduce the budget deficit not by
raising taxes, which would dampen our growth, but by limiting
U.S. government spending.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established
settings, especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the
next Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed
on the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
Uruguay Round. And we agreed on the importance of frequent
consultation at all levels on economic issues.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
acquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millennium, what kind of world do
we want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say, moved towards a free trade area of the
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
door of opportunity open for all their peoples, and so keep taxes
low and have no needless regulations to stifle enterprise; a
world in which the nations work together for a growing world
economy.
In short, I pray for a world of hope, and, Mr. Prime
Minister, I believe that no two nations are more significant in
the building of that world than the United States and Japan. Let
us dedicate the friendship between our countries and between
ourselves to that end.
CJ
(Judge edit)
February 1, 1989
3:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place in the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the world.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
can count on the United States to continue to work for peace,
democracy, freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of
America's vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the
obligations that belong to a global power.
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
United States and Japan. On occasion we may have differences,
but these are the differences of friends. And in the last 40
years, our two nations have truly been close friends. The peace
and prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship. Simply put, we respect one another. We need one
another. And we will continue to work together for the good of
our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. I
noted the importance of allies assuming greater responsibilities
in the cause of global peace. The Prime Minister and I agreed
that these responsibilities take many forms. In the defense
area, I welcome the steady improvements in Japan's capabilities.
I applaud, as well, Japan's pledge to make further
significant increases in overseas development assistance
programs. At the same time Japan agrees with us that the most
powerful engine for economic development and growth -- in fact
the only engine that works -- is the entrepreneur, large and
small. And entrepreneurship is the product not of massive aid
packages but of free and open economies that do not carry
crushing burdens of taxation and regulation and that maintain the
rule of law, including contract and property law.
Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Multilateral Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nations
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
efforts in these areas.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's determination to
promote strong domestic growth and structural adjustments. I
told him that I am determined to reduce the budget deficit not by
raising taxes, which would dampen our growth, but by limiting
U.S. government spending.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established
settings, especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the
next Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed
on the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
Uruguay Round. And we agreed on the importance of frequent
consultation at all levels on economic issues.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
acquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millennium, what kind of world do
we want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say, moved towards a free trade area of the
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
door of opportunity open for all their peoples, and so keep taxes
low and have no needless regulations to stifle enterprise; a
world in which the nations work together for a growing world
economy.
In short, I pray for a world of hope, and, Mr. Prime
Minister, I believe that no two nations are more significant in
the building of that world than the United States and Japan. Let
us dedicate the friendship between our countries and between
ourselves to that end.
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(Judge edit)
January 31, 1989
noon
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place in the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the globe.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
can count on America to continue to work for peace, democracy,
freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of America's
vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the obligations
that belong to a global power.
- 2 -
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
United States and Japan. Yes, we may have differences, but these
are the differences of friends. And in the last 40 years, our
two nations have truly been close friends. The peace and
prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship. Simply put, we like one another. We respect one
another. We need one another. And we will continue to work
together for the good of our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. We
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economies that do not carry crushing burdens of taxation and
regulation and that maintain the rule of law, including contract
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Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Multilativel Mutual Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nation's
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to the each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
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I told him that I am determined to reduce the budget deficit not
by raising taxes, which would dampen our growth, but by limiting
U.S. government spending.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established fora,
especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the next
Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed on
the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
Uruguay Round and progress at the ministers' meeting in April
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levels on economic issues.
We noted with satisfaction the agreement on the
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year.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
aquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millenium, what kind of world do we
want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say moved towards a free trade area of the FTA?
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
door of opportunity open for all their peoples, and so keep taxes
low and have no needless regulations to stiffle enterprise; a
world in which the nations work together for a growing world
economy.
In short, I pray for a world of hope, and, Mr. Prime
Minister, I believe that no two nations are more significant in
the building of that world than the United States and Japan. Let
us dedicate the friendship between our countries and between
ourselves to that end.
002358
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
1/31/89
1/31/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
WINSTON
ROGERS
CARD
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS: Please forward your comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
by 4:00 PM TODAY, January 31, 1989, with an info copy to my
office. Sorry for the short turnaround. Thank you.
As noted. Sml
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
1933 JAN 3, Pil 1:07
(Judge edit)
January 31, 1989
noon
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
?
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place in the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the globe
world.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
thellmted States
can count on America to continue to work for peace, democracy,
freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of America's
vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the obligations
that belong to a global power.
- 2 -
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
United States and Japan. Yes, we may have differences, but these
are the differences of friends. And in the last 40 years, our
two nations have truly been close friends. The peace and
prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship. Simply put, we like one another. We respect one
another. We need one another. And we will continue to work
together for the good of our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. We
reaffirmed the importance of a more equitable distribution of the
burdens of defense and the need to help the less developed
regions of the world find ways to grow more rapidly. I am
pleased to note the excellent cooperation existing between our
armed forces and the steady budget increases Japan has continued
to make as it improves its own defense effort.
Equally important, Japan has pledged to make further
significant increases in overseas development assistance programs
and to consider other ways of promoting economic development.
Japan agrees with us that the most powerful engine for economic
development and growth -- in fact the only engine that works --
is the entreprenuer, large and small. And entrepreneurship is
the product not of massive aid packages but of free and open
economies that do not carry crushing burdens of taxation and
regulation and that maintain the rule of law, including contract
and property law.
- 3 -
Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Mutual Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nation's
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to the each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
efforts in these areas.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's commitment to promote
strong domestic growth and remove structural barriers to imports.
I told him that I am determined to reduce the budget deficit not
by raising taxes, which would dampen our growth, but by limiting
U.S. government spending.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established fora
especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the next
Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed on
the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
Uruguay Round and progress at the ministers' meeting in April.
And we agreed on the importance of frequent consultation at all
levels on economic issues.
We noted with satisfaction the agreement on the
co-development of a new fighter aircraft for the Japanese Air
Self-Defense Force. Development of the fighter will strengthen
Japan's ability to defend itself. It will include significant
participation by U.S. industry.
- 4 -
The Prime Minister and I had a meeting of the minds on the
danger that unauthorized exports of sensitive technology posed to
our mutual security and I expressed appreciation for the measures
Japan has taken to strengthen its control system in the past
year.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
aquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millenium, what kind of world do we
want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say, moved towards a free trade area of the
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
door of opportunity open for all their peoples, and so keep taxes
low and have no needless regulations to stiffle enterprise; a
world in which the nations work together for a growing world
economy.
In short, I pray for a world of hope, and, Mr. Prime
Minister, I believe that no two nations are more significant in
the building of that world than the United States and Japan. Let
us dedicate the friendship between our countries and between
ourselves to that end.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
0283
January 31, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
BOB PERITO TIP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure of Prime Minister
Takeshita
Subject remarks have been reviewed within the NSC staff. Minor
changes are marked.
Because of the necessity of rough coordination with the Japanese
side, NSC staff requests liaison with your office on changes made
as a result of other agency comments.
Attachment:
Tab A
Draft Departure Statement
Marcale charges cu
A
A
1989 JAN 31 PII 07
(Judge edit)
January 31, 1989
noon
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place in the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the globe.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
can count on America to continue to work for peace, democracy,
freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of America's
vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the obligations
that belong to a global power.
- 2 -
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
United States and Japan. Yes, we may have differences, but these
are the differences of friends. And in the last 40 years, our
two nations have truly been close friends. The peace and
prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship Simply put [we like one another. We respect one
another. We need one another. And we will continue to work
together for the good of our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. We
reaffirmed the importance of a more equitable distribution of the
our
security
burdens of defense and the need to help the less developed
regions of the world find ways to grow more rapidly. L am
pleased to note the excellent cooperation existing between our
armed forces and the steady budget increases Japan has continued
to make as it improves its own defense effort
Especially Equally important, Japan has pledged to make further
significant increases in overseas development assistance programs
and to consider other ways of promoting economic development.
Japan agrees with us that the most powerful engine for economic
development and growth -- in fact the only engine that works --
is the entreprenuer, large and small. And entrepreneurship is
the product not of massive aid packages but of free and open
economies that do not carry crushing burdens of taxation and
regulation and that maintain the rule of law, including contract
and property law.
- 3 -
Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Pultilaterel
Mutual Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
Reason
Correct
name
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nation's
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to the each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
efforts in these areas.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's commitment to promote
strong domestic growth and remove structural barriers to imports.
I told him that I am determined to reduce the budget deficit not
by raising taxes, which would dampen our growth, but by limiting
U.S. government spending.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established fora,
especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the next
Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed on
the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
Uruguay Round and progress at the ministers' meeting in April.
And we agreed on the importance of frequent consultation at all
levels on economic issues.
We noted with satisfaction the agreement on the
co-development of a new fighter aircraft for the Japanese Air
Self-Defense Force. Development of the fighter will strengthen
Japan's ability to defend itself. It will include significant
participation by U.S. industry.
- 4 -
The Prime Minister and I had a meeting of the minds on the
danger that unauthorized exports of sensitive technology posed to
our mutual security and I expressed appreciation for the measures
Japan has taken to strengthen its control system in the past
year.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
c
aquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millenium, what kind of world do we
want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say, moved towards a free trade area of the
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
door of opportunity open for all their peoples, and so keep taxes
low and have no needless regulations to stiffle enterprise; a
world in which the nations work together for a growing world
economy.
In short, I pray for a world of hope, and, Mr. Prime
Minister, I believe that no two nations are more significant in
the building of that world than the United States and Japan. Let
us dedicate the friendship between our countries and between
ourselves to that end.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 31, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure of Prime Minister
Takeshita
The draft remarks are clear and focused well. My comments
are few and are noted on the attached draft.
make w w
CC: James W. Cicconi
002358
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
1/31/89
1/31/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
WINSTON
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS: Please forward your comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
by 4:00 PM TODAY, January 31, 1989, with an info copy to my
office. Sorry for the short turnaround. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
1939 JAN 31 PH 07
(Judge edit)
January 31, 1989
noon
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place in the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the globe.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
can count on America to continue to work for peace, democracy,
freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of America's
vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the obligations
that belong to a global power.
- 2 -
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
ON OCCASION
United States and Japan. Yes we may have differences, but these
are the differences of friends. And in the last 40 years, our
two nations have truly been close friends. The peace and
prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship. Simply put, we like one another. We respect one
another. We need one another. And we will continue to work
together for the good of our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. We
reaffirmed the importance of a more equitable distribution of the
burdens of defense and the need to help the less developed
regions of the world find ways to grow more rapidly. I am
pleased to note the excellent cooperation existing between our
armed forces and the steady budget increases Japan has continued
to make as it improves its own defense effort.
Equally important, Japan has pledged to make further
significant increases in overseas development assistance programs
and to consider other ways of promoting global economic development.
Japan agrees with us that the most powerful engine for economic
development and growth -- in fact the only engine that works --
is the entreprenuer, large and small. And entrepreneurship is
the product not of massive aid packages but of free and open
economies that do not carry crushing burdens of taxation and
regulation and that maintain the rule of law, including contract
and property law.
- 3 -
Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Mutual Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nation
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to the each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
efforts in these areas.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's commitment to promote
strong domestic growth and remove structural barriers to imports.
I told him that I am determined to reduce the budget deficit not
by raising taxes, which would dampen our growth, but by limiting
U.S. government spending.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established fora,
especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the next
Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed on
the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
trade.
Uruguay Round and progress at the ministers' meeting in April.
And we agreed on the importance of frequent consultation at all
levels on economic issues.
We noted with satisfaction the agreement on the
co-development of a new fighter aircraft for the Japanese Air
Self-Defense Force. Development of the fighter will strengthen
Japan's ability to defend itself. It will include significant
participation by U.S. industry.
- 4 -
The Prime Minister and I had a meeting of the minds on the
danger that unauthorized exports of sensitive technology posed to
our mutual security and I expressed appreciation for the measures
Japan has taken to strengthen its control system in the past
year.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
aquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millenium, what kind of world do we
want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say, moved towards a free trade area of the
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
door of opportunity open for all their peoples, and so keep taxes
low and have no needless regulations to stiffle enterprise; a
world in which the nations work together for a growing world
economy.
In short, I pray for a world of hope, and, Mr. Prime
Minister, I believe that no two nations are more significant in
the building of that world than the United States and Japan. Let
us dedicate the friendship between our countries and between
ourselves to that end.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 31, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
C. BOYDEN GRAY
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure of Prime
Minister Takeshita
Counsel's office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
remarks, and we have no legal objection to their delivery. We
have, however, marked a minor editorial change at page 4 (copy
attached).
Attachment
CC: James W. Cicconi
make charge cu
- 4 -
The Prime Minister and I had a meeting of the minds on the
S
danger that unauthorized exports of sensitive technology posed to
our mutual security and I expressed appreciation for the measures
Japan has taken to strengthen its control system in the past
year.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
aquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millenium, what kind of world do we
want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say, moved towards a free trade area of the
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
door of opportunity open for all their peoples, and so keep taxes
low and have no needless regulations to stiffle enterprise; a
world in which the nations work together for a growing world
economy.
In short, I pray for a world of hope, and, Mr. Prime
Minister, I believe that no two nations are more significant in
the building of that world than the United States and Japan. Let
us dedicate the friendship between our countries and between
ourselves to that end.
002358
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RESPONSE:
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and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
1989 JAN 31 PH 07
(Judge edit)
January 31, 1989
noon
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place in the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the globe.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
can count on America to continue to work for peace, democracy,
freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of America's
vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the obligations
that belong to a global power.
- 2 -
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
United States and Japan. Yes, we may have differences, but these
are the differences of friends. And in the last 40 years, our
two nations have truly been close friends. The peace and
prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship. Simply put, we like one another. We respect one
another. We need one another. And we will continue to work
together for the good of our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. We
reaffirmed the importance of a more equitable distribution of the
burdens of defense and the need to help the less developed
regions of the world find ways to grow more rapidly. I am
pleased to note the excellent cooperation existing between our
armed forces and the steady budget increases Japan has continued
to make as it improves its own defense effort.
Equally important, Japan has pledged to make further
significant increases in overseas development assistance programs
and to consider other ways of promoting economic development.
Japan agrees with us that the most powerful engine for economic
development and growth -- in fact the only engine that works --
is the entreprenuer, large and small. And entrepreneurship is
the product not of massive aid packages but of free and open
economies that do not carry crushing burdens of taxation and
regulation and that maintain the rule of law, including contract
and property law.
- 3 -
Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Mutual Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nation's
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to the each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
efforts in these areas.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's commitment to promote
strong domestic growth and remove structural barriers to imports.
I told him that I am determined to reduce the budget deficit not
by raising taxes, which would dampen our growth, but by limiting
U.S. government spending.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established fora,
especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the next
Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed on
the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
Uruguay Round and progress at the ministers' meeting in April.
And we agreed on the importance of frequent consultation at all
levels on economic issues.
We noted with satisfaction the agreement on the
co-development of a new fighter aircraft for the Japanese Air
Self-Defense Force. Development of the fighter will strengthen
Japan's ability to defend itself. It will include significant
participation by U.S. industry.
- 4 -
The Prime Minister and I had a meeting of the minds on the
danger that unauthorized exports of sensitive technology posed to
our mutual security and I expressed appreciation for the measures
Japan has taken to strengthen its control system in the past
year.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
aquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
As we part, I would ask, when the next decade is over and
the world passes into the new millenium, what kind of world do we
want it to be? I know the answer I would give -- a world at
peace in which all humanity lives in freedom; in which trade
among the free nations is entirely free, fair, and open, in which
we have, you might say, moved towards a free trade area of the
entire free world; a world in which governments work to keep the
door of opportunity open for all their peoples, and so keep taxes
low and have no needless regulations to stiffle enterprise; a
world in which the nations work together for a growing world
economy.
In short, I pray for a world of hope, and, Mr. Prime
Minister, I believe that no two nations are more significant in
the building of that world than the United States and Japan. Let
us dedicate the friendship between our countries and between
ourselves to that end.
Kelly,
6123
0230E
PROPOSED REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
ON THE DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
Thursday, February 2, 1989, 1:25 p.m.
(w/Treasury's changes)
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to welcome
the Prime Minister of Japan and Mrs. Takeshita as the first
official visitors to Washington of my Administration. The Prime
Minister's presence here emphasizes the strength and importance
of the relations between our two countries and the significance
our relationship holds for the solution of global issues. It is
for the future that we must work, for our children and our
children's children. And, it is necessary as we plan for the
future to know that strong U.S. -Japan relations and close
cooperation between our two great nations at every level will
support our efforts.
The ceremonies of transition that took place in Washington just
two weeks ago demonstrated yet again the endurance of American
democracy and the strength and determination of the American
people. With this in mind, I assured the Prime Minister that
Japan and the world can count on the United States to continue
its work in the cause of peace, democracy and justice. Our
interests area global and we will shoulder the obligations
involved.
The Prime Minister and I reaffirmed the importance of a more
equitable distribution of the burden of defense and the need to
2
small
provide the resources for more rapid development of the less
1004
fortunate regions of the world. I am pleased to note the
excellent cooperation existing between our armed forces and the
steady budgetary increases Japan has continued to make as it
improves its own defense effort. Equally important, Japan has
pledged to make further significant increases in overseas
development assistance programs and to consider other means by
which it can expands its contribution to economic development.
We agreed on the importance of supporting democracy and
sustaining economic growth and reform in the Philippines. Toward
this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Multilateral Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress achieved in
bringing our economies into better balance, and in
further opening Japan's market to American goods and services.
We also recognized the need for additional policy efforts in
these areas. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's commitment to
promote strong domestic growth and remove structural barriers to
imports. I expressed my determination to reduce the budget
deficit and limit government expenditures. We will continue to
coordinate policies through established forums, especially the
Economic Summit, and look forward to the next Summit meeting in
Paris.
We agreed on the importance for continued global prosperity of a
3
successful Uruguay Round and progress at the ministers' meeting
in April. We agreed on the importance of frequent consultations
at all levels on economic and trade issues of mutual importance.
We noted with satisfaction the agreement on the co-development of
a new fighter aircraft for the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force.
This agreement will strengthen Japan's ability to defend itself
and at the same time result in significant participation by U.S.
industry.
The Prime Minister and I agreed on the danger that the
unauthorized export of sensitive technology posed to our mutual
security and I expressed appreciation for the measures Japan has
taken to strengthen its control system in the past year.
On behalf of the American people I expressed personally my
condolences on the passing of the Emperor Showa. I said I look
forward to calling upon the new Emperor when I visit Japan later
this month.
Our talks were positive and forthright, befitting close allies.
They helped us to become even better acquainted and laid the
foundation for close cooperation as we deal with the issues and
opportunities of the last decade of the twentieth century.
0230e
PROPOSED REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
ON THE DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
Thursday, February 2, 1989, 1:25 p.m.
(w/Treasury's changes)
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to welcome
the Prime Minister of Japan and Mrs. Takeshita as the first
official visitors to Washington of my Administration. The Prime
Minister's presence here emphasizes the strength and importance
of the relations between our two countries and the significance
our relationship holds for the solution of global issues. It is
for the future that we must work, for our children and our
children's children. And, it is necessary as we plan for the
future to know that strong U.S. -Japan relations and close
cooperation between our two great nations at every level will
support our efforts.
The ceremonies of transition that took place in Washington just
two weeks ago demonstrated yet again the endurance of American
democracy and the strength and determination of the American
people. With this in mind, I assured the Prime Minister that
Japan and the world can count on the United States to continue
its work in the cause of peace, democracy and justice. Our
interests area global and we will shoulder the obligations
involved.
The Prime Minister and I reaffirmed the importance of a more
equitable distribution of the burden of defense and the need to
2
provide the resources for more rapid development of the less
fortunate regions of the world. I am pleased to note the
excellent cooperation existing between our armed forces and the
steady budgetary increases Japan has continued to make as it
improves its own defense effort. Equally important, Japan has
pledged to make further significant increases in overseas
development assistance programs and to consider other means by
which it can expands its contribution to economic development.
We agreed on the importance of supporting democracy and
sustaining economic growth and reform in the Philippines. Toward
this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Multilateral Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress achieved in
bringing our economies into better balance, and in
further opening Japan's market to American goods and services.
We also recognized the need for additional policy efforts in
these areas. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's commitment to
promote strong domestic growth and remove structural barriers to
imports. I expressed my determination to reduce the budget
deficit and limit government expenditures. We will continue to
coordinate policies through established forums, especially the
Economic Summit, and look forward to the next Summit meeting in
Paris.
We agreed on the importance for continued global prosperity of a
3
successful Uruguay Round and progress at the ministers' meeting
in April. We agreed on the importance of frequent consultations
at all levels on economic and trade issues of mutual importance.
We noted with satisfaction the agreement on the co-development of
a new fighter aircraft for the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force.
This agreement will strengthen Japan's ability to defend itself
and at the same time result in significant participation by U.S.
industry.
The Prime Minister and I agreed on the danger that the
unauthorized export of sensitive technology posed to our mutual
security and I expressed appreciation for the measures Japan has
taken to strengthen its control system in the past year.
On behalf of the American people I expressed personally my
condolences on the passing of the Emperor Showa. I said I look
forward to calling upon the new Emperor when I visit Japan later
this month.
Our talks were positive and forthright, befitting close allies.
They helped us to become even better acquainted and laid the
foundation for close cooperation as we deal with the issues and
opportunities of the last decade of the twentieth century.
(Judge edit)
February 1, 1989
3:00 p.m.
8:20
Pres. has Seen
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen: Let me begin by
expressing once again, on behalf of the American people,
condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle man of
great learning. I look forward to calling on the new Emperor
when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Prime Minister, and Mrs. Takeshita to the White
House. You are our first official visitors, and this reflects
the importance I place on the relations between our two
countries, the strength of our nations' ties, and the promise our
relationship holds for the future of the world.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For
the 41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new
president. In the transition from one President to the next, we
Americans reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our
commitment to values on which it was built. Japan and the world
can count on the United States to continue to work for peace,
democracy, freedom, and justice around the world. The scope of
America's vision is global and we will continue to shoulder the
obligations that belong to a global power.
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the
United States and Japan. On occasion we may have differences,
but these are the differences of friends. And in the last 40
N
years, our two nations have truly been close friends. The peace
and prosperity we both enjoy today are among the fruits of that
friendship. Simply put, we respect one another. We need one
another. And we will continue to work together for the good of
our peoples and of all humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. We
confirmed that the Treaty of Mutual Security and Cooperation is
the foundation of our relationship. I noted the importance of
allies assuming greater responsibilities in the cause of peace.
The Prime Minister and I agreed that these responsibilities take
many forms. In the defense area, I welcome the steady
improvement in Japan's capabilities.
I applaud, as well, Japan's pledge to make further
significant increases in overseas development assistance
programs. At the same time Japan agrees with us that the most
powerful engine for economic development and growth -- in fact
the only engine that works -- is the entrepreneur, large and
small. And entrepreneurship is the product not of massive aid
packages but of free and open economies that do not carry
crushing burdens of taxation and regulation and that maintain the
rule of law, including contract and property law.
Along these lines, we agreed on the importance of supporting
democracy and sustained growth and reform in the Philippines.
Toward this end, we pledged to make every effort to launch the
Multilateral Assistance Initiative for the Philippines this year.
3
The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our nations
have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance, and
in further opening our markets to each other's goods and
services. We also recognized the need for additional policy
efforts in these areas.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's determination to
promote strong domestic growth and structural adjustments. I
told him that I am determined to reduce our budget deficit.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that we
would continue to coordinate policies through established
settings, especially the Economic Summit. We look forward to the
next Summit meeting, which will be held in Paris. We also agreed
on the importance for continued global prosperity of a successful
Uruguay Round. And we agreed on the importance of frequent
consultation at all levels on economic issues.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright,
befitting close allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some
time ago. This week's meetings have helped us become better
acquainted. We have laid the groundwork for close cooperation as
we deal with the issues and opportunities of the last decade of
the 20th century.
2/2 10:30 am
REMARKS FOR THE DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
MR. PRIME MINISTER, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: LET ME
BEGIN BY EXPRESSING ONCE AGAIN, ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE, CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF EMPEROR SHOWA, A
MOST GENTLE MAN OF GREAT LEARNING. I LOOK FORWARD TO
CALLING ON THE NEW EMPEROR WHEN I VISIT JAPAN LATER THIS
MONTH.
IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE AND HONOR FOR BARBARA AND ME
TO WELCOME YOU, PRIME MINISTER, AND MRS. TAKESHITA TO THE
2
WHITE HOUSE. You ARE OUR FIRST OFFICIAL VISITORS, AND
THIS REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE I PLACE ON THE RELATIONS
BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES, THE STRENGTH OF OUR NATIONS'
TIES, AND THE PROMISE OUR RELATIONSHIP HOLDS FOR THE
FUTURE OF THE WORLD.
Two WEEKS AGO, HERE IN WASHINGTON, THE UNITED STATES
CONDUCTED A, RITUAL THAT SPOKE OF BOTH CONTINUITY AND
CHANGE. FOR THE 41ST TIME IN 200 YEARS, THE UNITED STATES
SWORE IN A NEW PRESIDENT. IN THE TRANSITION FROM ONE
PRESIDENT TO THE NEXT, WE AMERICANS REAFFIRMED THE
3
STRENGTH OF OUR DEMOCRACY AND OUR COMMITMENT TO VALUES ON
WHICH IT WAS BUILT. JAPAN AND THE WORLD CAN COUNT ON THE
UNITED STATES TO CONTINUE TO WORK FOR PEACE, DEMOCRACY,
FREEDOM, AND JUSTICE AROUND THE WORLD. THE SCOPE OF
AMERICA'S VISION IS GLOBAL AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO
SHOULDER THE OBLIGATIONS THAT BELONG TO A GLOBAL POWER.
CONTINUITY WILL ALSO BE THE MARK OF RELATIONS BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN. ON OCCASION WE MAY HAVE
DIFFERENCES, BUT THESE ARE THE DIFFERENCES OF FRIENDS.
AND IN THE LAST 40 YEARS, OUR TWO NATIONS HAVE TRULY BEEN
4
CLOSE FRIENDS. THE PEACE AND PROSPERITY WE BOTH ENJOY
TODAY ARE AMONG THE FRUITS OF THAT FRIENDSHIP. SIMPLY
PUT, WE RESPECT ONE ANOTHER. WE NEED ONE ANOTHER. AND WE
WILL CONTINUE TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF OUR PEOPLES
AND OF ALL HUMANITY.
DURING THIS VISIT, THE PRIME MINISTER AND I WORKED ON
THE CONTINUING BUSINESS OF THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN OUR
COUNTRIES. WE CONFIRMED THAT THE TREATY OF MUTUAL
SECURITY AND COOPERATION IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR
RELATIONSHIP. I NOTED THE IMPORTANCE OF ALLIES ASSUMING
5
GREATER RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CAUSE OF PEACE. THE PRIME
MINISTER AND I AGREED THAT THESE RESPONSIBILITIES TAKE
MANY FORMS.
IN THIS REGARD, I APPLAUD JAPAN'S PLEDGE TO MAKE
FURTHER SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. AT THE SAME TIME JAPAN AGREES WITH
US THAT THE MOST POWERFUL ENGINE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND GROWTH -- IN FACT THE ONLY ENGINE THAT WORKS -- IS THE
ENTREPRENEUR, LARGE AND SMALL. AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS
6
THE PRODUCT NOT OF MASSIVE AID PACKAGES BUT OF FREE AND
OPEN ECONOMIES THAT DO NOT CARRY CRUSHING BURDENS OF
TAXATION AND REGULATION AND THAT MAINTAIN THE RULE OF LAW,
INCLUDING CONTRACT AND PROPERTY LAW.
ALONG THESE LINES, WE AGREED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF
SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY AND SUSTAINED GROWTH AND REFORM IN
THE PHILIPPINES. TOWARD THIS END, WE PLEDGED TO MAKE
EVERY EFFORT TO LAUNCH THE MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE
INITIATIVE FOR THE PHILIPPINES THIS YEAR.
7
THE PRIME MINISTER AND I REVIEWED THE PROGRESS OUR
NATIONS HAVE ACHIEVED IN BRINGING OUR ECONOMIES INTO
BETTER BALANCE, AND IN FURTHER OPENING OUR MARKETS TO EACH
OTHER'S GOODS AND SERVICES. WE ALSO RECOGNIZED THE NEED
FOR ADDITIONAL POLICY EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
THE PRIME MINISTER REAFFIRMED JAPAN'S DETERMINATION
TO PROMOTE STRONG DOMESTIC GROWTH AND STRUCTURAL
ADJUSTMENTS. I TOLD HIM THAT I AM DETERMINED TO REDUCE
OUR BUDGET DEFICIT.
8
IN THE AREA OF MULTILATERAL COOPERATION, WE AGREED
THAT WE WOULD CONTINUE TO COORDINATE POLICIES THROUGH
ESTABLISHED SETTINGS, ESPECIALLY THE ECONOMIC SUMMIT. WE
LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT SUMMIT MEETING, WHICH WILL BE
HELD IN PARIS. WE ALSO AGREED ON THE IMPORTANCE FOR
CONTINUED GLOBAL PROSPERITY OF A SUCCESSFUL URUGUAY ROUND.
AND WE AGREED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FREQUENT CONSULTATION
AT ALL LEVELS ON ECONOMIC ISSUES.
ALL IN ALL, OUR TALKS WERE POSITIVE AND FORTHRIGHT,
BEFITTING CLOSE ALLIES. THE PRIME MINISTER AND I FIRST
9
MET SOME TIME AGO. THIS WEEK'S MEETINGS HAVE HELPED US
BECOME BETTER ACQUAINTED. WE HAVE LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR
CLOSE COOPERATION AS WE DEAL WITH THE ISSUES AND
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE LAST DECADE OF THE 20TH CENTURY.
###
REMARKS FOR THE DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1989
MR. PRIME MINISTER, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: LET ME
BEGIN BY EXPRESSING ONCE AGAIN, ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE, CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF EMPEROR SHOWA, A
MOST GENTLE MAN OF GREAT LEARNING. I LOOK FORWARD TO
CALLING ON THE NEW EMPEROR WHEN I VISIT JAPAN LATER THIS
MONTH.
IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE AND HONOR FOR BARBARA AND ME
TO WELCOME YOU, PRIME MINISTER, AND MRS. TAKESHITA TO THE
2
WHITE HOUSE. You ARE OUR FIRST OFFICIAL VISITORS, AND
THIS REFLECTS THE IMPORTANCE I PLACE ON THE RELATIONS
BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES, THE STRENGTH OF OUR NATIONS'
TIES, AND THE PROMISE OUR RELATIONSHIP HOLDS FOR THE
FUTURE OF THE WORLD.
Two WEEKS AGO, HERE IN WASHINGTON, THE UNITED STATES
CONDUCTED A RITUAL THAT SPOKE OF BOTH CONTINUITY AND
CHANGE. FOR THE 41ST TIME IN 200 YEARS, THE UNITED STATES
SWORE IN A NEW PRESIDENT. IN THE TRANSITION FROM ONE
PRESIDENT TO THE NEXT, WE AMERICANS REAFFIRMED THE
3
STRENGTH OF OUR DEMOCRACY AND OUR COMMITMENT TO VALUES ON
WHICH IT WAS BUILT. JAPAN AND THE WORLD CAN COUNT ON THE
UNITED STATES TO CONTINUE TO WORK FOR PEACE, DEMOCRACY,
FREEDOM, AND JUSTICE AROUND THE WORLD. THE SCOPE OF
AMERICA'S VISION IS GLOBAL AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO
SHOULDER THE OBLIGATIONS THAT BELONG TO A GLOBAL POWER.
CONTINUITY WILL ALSO BE THE MARK OF RELATIONS BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN. ON OCCASION WE MAY HAVE
DIFFERENCES, BUT THESE ARE THE DIFFERENCES OF FRIENDS.
AND IN THE LAST 40 YEARS, OUR TWO NATIONS HAVE TRULY BEEN
4
CLOSE FRIENDS. THE PEACE AND PROSPERITY WE BOTH ENJOY
TODAY ARE AMONG THE FRUITS OF THAT FRIENDSHIP. SIMPLY
PUT, WE RESPECT ONE ANOTHER. WE NEED ONE ANOTHER. AND WE
WILL CONTINUE TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF OUR PEOPLES
AND OF ALL HUMANITY.
DURING THIS VISIT, THE PRIME MINISTER AND I WORKED ON
THE CONTINUING BUSINESS OF THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN OUR
COUNTRIES. WE CONFIRMED THAT THE TREATY OF MUTUAL
SECURITY AND COOPERATION IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR
RELATIONSHIP. I NOTED THE IMPORTANCE OF ALLIES ASSUMING
5
GREATER RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CAUSE OF PEACE. THE PRIME
MINISTER AND I AGREED THAT THESE RESPONSIBILITIES TAKE
MANY FORMS. IN THE DEFENSE AREA, I WELCOME THE STEADY
IMPROVEMENT.com IN JAPAN' CAPABILITIES. dele
I APPLAUD, AS WELL, JAPAN'S PLEDGE TO MAKE FURTHER
SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS. AT THE SAME TIME JAPAN AGREES WITH US THAT THE
MOST POWERFUL ENGINE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
-- IN FACT THE ONLY ENGINE THAT WORKS -- IS THE
ENTREPRENEUR, LARGE AND SMALL. AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS
6
THE PRODUCT NOT OF MASSIVE AID PACKAGES BUT OF FREE AND
OPEN ECONOMIES THAT DO NOT CARRY CRUSHING BURDENS OF
TAXATION AND REGULATION AND THAT MAINTAIN THE RULE OF LAW,
INCLUDING CONTRACT AND PROPERTY LAW.
ALONG THESE LINES, WE AGREED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF
SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY AND SUSTAINED GROWTH AND REFORM IN
THE PHILIPPINES. TOWARD THIS END, WE PLEDGED TO MAKE
EVERY EFFORT TO LAUNCH THE MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE
INITIATIVE FOR THE PHILIPPINES THIS YEAR.
7
THE PRIME MINISTER AND I REVIEWED THE PROGRESS OUR
NATIONS HAVE ACHIEVED IN BRINGING OUR ECONOMIES INTO
BETTER BALANCE, AND IN FURTHER OPENING OUR MARKETS TO EACH
OTHER'S GOODS AND SERVICES. WE ALSO RECOGNIZED THE NEED
FOR ADDITIONAL POLICY EFFORTS IN THESE AREAS.
THE PRIME MINISTER REAFFIRMED JAPAN'S DETERMINATION
TO PROMOTE STRONG DOMESTIC GROWTH AND STRUCTURAL
ADJUSTMENTS. I TOLD HIM THAT I AM DETERMINED TO REDUCE
OUR BUDGET DEFICIT.
8
IN THE AREA OF MULTILATERAL COOPERATION, WE AGREED
THAT WE WOULD CONTINUE TO COORDINATE POLICIES THROUGH
ESTABLISHED SETTINGS, ESPECIALLY THE ECONOMIC SUMMIT. WE
LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT SUMMIT MEETING, WHICH WILL BE
HELD IN PARIS. WE ALSO AGREED ON THE IMPORTANCE FOR
CONTINUED GLOBAL PROSPERITY OF A SUCCESSFUL URUGUAY ROUND.
AND WE AGREED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FREQUENT CONSULTATION
AT ALL LEVELS ON ECONOMIC ISSUES.
ALL IN ALL, OUR TALKS WERE POSITIVE AND FORTHRIGHT,
BEFITTING CLOSE ALLIES. THE PRIME MINISTER AND I FIRST
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MET SOME TIME AGO. THIS WEEK'S MEETINGS HAVE HELPED US
BECOME BETTER ACQUAINTED. WE HAVE LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR
CLOSE COOPERATION AS WE DEAL WITH THE ISSUES AND
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE LAST DECADE OF THE 20TH CENTURY.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
February 2, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA OF JAPAN
UPON DEPARTURE
The Diplomatic Entrance
1:30 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen,
let me begin by expressing once again on behalf of the American
people the condolences on the passing of Emperor Showa, a most gentle
man of great learning. And I look forward to calling on the new
Emperor when I visit Japan later this month.
It has been a pleasure and honor for Barbara and me to
welcome you, Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Takeshita, to the White House.
You are one of our first official visitors, and this reflects the
importance I place on the relations between our two countries, the
strength of our nations' ties, and the promise that our relationship
holds for the future of the world.
Two weeks ago, here in Washington, the United States
conducted a ritual that spoke of both continuity and change. For the
41st time in 200 years, the United States swore in a new President.
And in the transition from one President to the next, we Americans
reaffirmed the strength of our democracy and our commitment to values
on which it was built. Japan and the world can count on the United
States to continue to work for peace, democracy, freedom, and justice
around the world.
The scope of America's vision is global, and we will
continue to shoulder the obligations that belong to a global power.
Continuity will also be the mark of relations between the United
States and Japan. On occasion, we may have differences, but these
are the differences of friends. And in the last 40 years our two
nations have been truly close friends. The peace and prosperity we
both enjoy today are among the fruits of that friendship. Simply
put, we respect one another. We need one another. And we will
continue to work together for the good of our peoples and of all
humanity.
During this visit, the Prime Minister and I worked on the
continuing business of the friendship between our countries. We
confirmed that the Treaty of Mutual Security and Cooperation is the
foundation of our relationship. I noted the importance of allies
assuming greater responsibilities in the cause of peace. The Prime
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Philippines. Toward this end we pledge to make every effort to
launch the Multilateral Assistance Initiative for the Philippines
this year. The Prime Minister and I reviewed the progress our
nations have achieved in bringing our economies into better balance
and in further opening our markets to each other's goods and
services.
We also recognize the need for continued policy efforts
in these areas. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Japan's determination
to promote strong domestic growth and structural adjustments. And I
told him that I am determined to reduce our budget deficit.
In the area of multilateral cooperation, we agreed that
we would continue to coordinate policies through established
settings, especially the economic summit. We will look forward to
the next summit meeting, which will be held in Paris.
We also agreed on the importance for continued global
prosperity of a successful Uruguay round. And we agreed on the
importance of frequent consultation at all levels on economic issues.
All in all, our talks were positive and forthright, befitting close
allies. The Prime Minister and I first met some time ago and this
week's meetings have helped up become even better acquainted. We've
laid the groundwork for close cooperation as we deal with the issues
and the opportunities of the last decade of the 20th century.
We're glad you came our way, sir.
PRIME MINISTER TAKESHITA: Thank you, Mr. President, for
your heartwarming remarks. Mr. President, I wish to convey on behalf
of the Japanese people my deepest appreciation to the government and
people of the United States for their expression of sympathy and
condolences on the demise of Emperor Showa. The people of Japan are
also deeply touched that you and Mrs. Bush will attend the funeral
ceremony.
Mr. President, looking back upon the 43 years since the
end of the war, I am reminded anew of the friendship and cooperation
the American people have consistently extended to us through the
years. Mr. President, I am truly grateful that you have so
graciously invited us to Washington at this busy time, so soon after
your inauguration.
I appreciate the remarks you have just made on the
thoughts we shared in our first meeting. Our first meeting was truly
promising in opening the perspective into our future. I believe it
marked a new start for U.S. -Japan cooperation, which will serve to
help ensure peace and prosperity for the world as we move towards the
21st century.
Fortunately, the basis of our cooperative relationship is
firm and sound. The Japan-U.S. security arrangement upon which this
relationship rests has never been better. The successful solutions
we have been able to achieve regarding bilateral economic issues have
demonstrated the resiliance of our relationship. Thus, through a
dialogue, issues between our two countries can be resolved.
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We will consult closely on our policies toward the Soviet
Union, which offers new challenges and opportunities for East-West
relations. We will work together to ensure peace and prosperity in
Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, and other parts of
the world. We will work together to strengthen the free trading
system and agree to cooperate closely for the progress of the Uruguay
round negotiations.
No nation can substitute the United States as the leader
of democracies around the world. I look to you, Mr. President, for
wise and firm leadership, and you will have my full support. For my
part, I will continue to pursue my diplomatic goal of Japan
contributing more to the world.
Japan and the United States have a number of common tasks
ahead. Together we must take those initiatives to solve the many
problems facing our world. Our meeting today confirmed that if our
two peoples work together, hand in hand, there is nothing we cannot
achieve.
Thank you very much. (Thank you.)
END
1:43 P.M. EST