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McGroarty
April 5, 1989
2:30 pm
draft 3
Shamir
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, it has been my pleasure to welcome you
to Washington, to renew our own friendship, and to reaffirm the
friendship between our two nations.
( (They say Washington is a tough town for friendships. You
know the old Harry Truman line: If you want a friend in
Washington -- get a dog.
Well, Barbara and I did one better -- we got Millie, and
she's already supplied a half-dozen new friendly faces in the
White House. ) )
With no disrespect for Harry Truman, old friendships are
honored here in Washington -- and ours is proof of that.
The value of these visits goes beyond the meetings of state,
to the experience we gain from the time spent among the people of
Israel and America. I recall the trips I've made to your
country, first in 1979, then in the summer of 1986. I recall the
deep longing for peace I found on the part of the people of
Israel. I am grateful for your visit now, in the first days of
my Administration -- and also because you see Washington in
springtime, which some say is its most beautiful season.
The friendship, the alliance, between the United States and
Israel is strong and solid -- built upon a foundation of shared
democratic values, of shared history and heritage that sustain
the moral life of our two countries. The emotional bond of our
peoples goes beyond politics. Our strategic cooperation is a
source of mutual security, and the United States commitment to
the security of Israel remains unshakeable. We may differ over
individual policies, but never over this principle.
Mr. Prime Minister, the great unsolved challenge that
concerns us both is peace in the Middle East. We know peace is
possible. Last month, we marked the tenth anniversary of the
Treaty between Israel and Egypt. That treaty was the product of
the remarkable courage and leadership of two men. Those
qualities -- courage and leadership -- are no less necessary
today in the effort to advance the cause of peace in the Middle
East, -- to reach a just and peaceful resolution to the Arab-
Israel conflict that fulfills the legitimate aspirations of both
Israelis and Palestinians alike, and brings the violence to an
end.
We also know there is much more to do. Mr. Prime Minister,
the discussions we have had -- and those I had earlier this week
with President Mubarak -- give me reason to hope that in the
Middle East today, there is leadership, courage and vision,
capable of transcending the historic animosities that have long
stood as obstacles on the path towards peace.
The United States is proud of the role it has played in the
search for peace. We know a partnership with Israel in peace can
work. We stand ready today to take another step for the cause of
peace in the Middle East.
Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Shamir, I raise my glass to the
abiding friendship between our two nations, to a just and lasting
peace among the peoples of the Middle East, and to life.
L'chaim. (la - hyum)
###
023194SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/4/89
4/4/89 c.o.b.
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER CB
DARMAN
STUDDERT outof country
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON called
intow.
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than c.o.b. TODAY, Tuesday, April 4,
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
McGroanty -4 Pill 3.
April 4, 1989
3:00 pm
draft 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, it has been my pleasure to welcome you
to Washington, to renew our own friendship, and to reaffirm the
friendship between our two nations.
The value of these visits goes beyond the meetings of state,
to the experience we gain from the time spent among the people of
Israel and America. I recall the trip I made to your country in
the summer of 1986 -- the deep longing for peace I found on the
part of the people of Israel.
The friendship between the United States and Israel is
strong and solid -- built upon a foundation of shared democratic
values, of shared history and heritage that sustain the moral
life of our two countries. Our strategic cooperation is a source
of mutual security, and the United States commitment to the
security of Israel remains unshakeable. These bonds are strong,
and growing stronger.
Mr. Prime Minister, the great unsolved challenge that
concerns us both is peace in the Middle East. Last month, we
marked the tenth anniversary of the Treaty of Peace between
Israel and Egypt. That treaty was the product of the remarkable
courage and leadership of two men. Those qualities -- courage
and leadership -- are no less necessary today in the effort to
advance the cause of peace in the Middle East -- to reach a just
Pink
and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israel, conflict that
fulfills
the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians
alike, and brings the violence to-an end.
Mr. Prime Minister, the discussions we have had -- and those
I had earlier this week with President Mubarak -- give me every
reason to hope that in Egypt and Israel today, there is
leadership, courage and vision, capable of transcending the
historic animosities that have long stood as obstacles on the
path towards peace.
The United States is proud of the role it played in the
historic treaty between Israel and Egypt. We stand ready today
to advance once more the cause of peace in the Middle East.
Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Shamir, I raise my glass to the
abiding friendship between our two nations, to its future, and to
a just and lasting peace between the peoples of the Middle East.
023194SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/4/89
4/4/89 c.o.b.
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than c.o.b. TODAY, Tuesday, April 4,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Sorry for the short
turnaround. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No Comment
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroancy -1: Pil 3.2
April 4, 1989
3:00 pm
draft 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, it has been my pleasure to welcome you
to Washington, to renew our own friendship, and to reaffirm the
friendship between our two nations.
The value of these visits goes beyond the meetings of state,
to the experience we gain from the time spent among the people of
Israel and America. I recall the trip I made to your country in
the summer of 1986 -- the deep longing for peace I found on the
part of the people of Israel.
The friendship between the United States and Israel is
strong and solid -- built upon a foundation of shared democratic
values, of shared history and heritage that sustain the moral
life of our two countries. Our strategic cooperation is a source
of mutual security, and the United States'commitment to the
security of Israel remains unshakeable. These bonds are strong,
and growing stronger.
Mr. Prime Minister, the great unsolved challenge that
concerns us both is peace in the Middle East. Last month, we
marked the tenth anniversary of the Treaty of Peace between
Israel and Egypt. That treaty was the product of the remarkable
courage and leadership of two men. Those qualities -- courage
and leadership -- are no less necessary today in the effort to
advance the cause of peace in the Middle East -- to reach a just
and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israel conflict that fulfills
the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians
alike, and brings the violence to an end.
Mr. Prime Minister, the discussions we have had -- and those
I had earlier this week with President Mubarak -- give me every
reason to hope that in Egypt and Israel today, there is
leadership, courage and vision, capable of transcending the
historic animosities that have long stood as obstacles on the
path towards peace.
The United States is proud of the role it played in the
historic treaty between Israel and Egypt. We stand ready today
to advance once more the cause of peace in the Middle East.
Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Shamir, I raise my glass to the
abiding friendship between our two nations, to its future, and to
a just and lasting peace between the peoples of the Middle East.
023194SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/4/89
4/4/89 c.o.b.
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than c.o.b. TODAY, Tuesday, April 4,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Sorry for the short
turnaround. Thank you.
mo comments AP
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty
#:
April 4, 1989
3:00 pm
draft 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, it has been my pleasure to welcome you
to Washington, to renew our own friendship, and to reaffirm the
friendship between our two nations.
The value of these visits goes beyond the meetings of state,
to the experience we gain from the time spent among the people of
Israel and America. I recall the trip I made to your country in
the summer of 1986 -- the deep longing for peace I found on the
part of the people of Israel.
The friendship between the United States and Israel is
strong and solid -- built upon a foundation of shared democratic
values, of shared history and heritage that sustain the moral
life of our two countries. Our strategic cooperation is a source
of mutual security, and the United States'commitment to the
security of Israel remains unshakeable. These bonds are strong,
and growing stronger.
Mr. Prime Minister, the great unsolved challenge that
concerns us both is peace in the Middle East. Last month, we
marked the tenth anniversary of the Treaty of Peace between
Israel and Egypt. That treaty was the product of the remarkable
courage and leadership of two men. Those qualities -- courage
and leadership -- are no less necessary today in the effort to
advance the cause of peace in the Middle East -- to reach a just
and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israel conflict that fulfills
the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians
alike, and brings the violence to an end.
Mr. Prime Minister, the discussions we have had -- and those
I had earlier this week with President Mubarak -- give me every
reason to hope that in Egypt and Israel today, there is
leadership, courage and vision, capable of transcending the
historic animosities that have long stood as obstacles on the
path towards peace.
The United States is proud of the role it played in the
historic treaty between Israel and Egypt. We stand ready today
to advance once more the cause of peace in the Middle East.
Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Shamir, I raise my glass to the
abiding friendship between our two nations, to its future, and to
a just and lasting peace between the peoples of the Middle East.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 5, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Toast in Honor of Prime Minister Shamir
I have reviewed the draft toast in honor of Prime Minister
Shamir and have no policy objections or suggested editorial
changes.
CC: James Cicconi
023194SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/4/89
4/4/89 c.o.b.
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than c.o.b. TODAY, Tuesday, April 4,
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
McGroanty -4 Pil 3.21
April 4, 1989
3:00 pm
draft 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, it has been my pleasure to welcome you
to Washington, to renew our own friendship, and to reaffirm the
friendship between our two nations.
The value of these visits goes beyond the meetings of state,
to the experience we gain from the time spent among the people of
Israel and America. I recall the trip I made to your country in
the summer of 1986 -- the deep longing for peace I found on the
part of the people of Israel.
The friendship between the United States and Israel is
strong and solid -- built upon a foundation of shared democratic
values, of shared history and heritage that sustain the moral
life of our two countries. Our strategic cooperation is a source
of mutual security, and the United States' commitment to the
security of Israel remains unshakeable. These bonds are strong,
and growing stronger.
Mr. Prime Minister, the great unsolved challenge that
concerns us both is peace in the Middle East. Last month, we
marked the tenth anniversary of the Treaty of Peace between
Israel and Egypt. That treaty was the product of the remarkable
courage and leadership of two men. Those qualities -- courage
and leadership -- are no less necessary today in the effort to
advance the cause of peace in the Middle East -- to reach a just
and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israel conflict that fulfills
the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians
alike, and brings the violence to an end.
Mr. Prime Minister, the discussions we have had -- and those
I had earlier this week with President Mubarak -- give me every
reason to hope that in Egypt and Israel today, there is
leadership, courage and vision, capable of transcending the
historic animosities that have long stood as obstacles on the
path towards peace.
The United States is proud of the role it played in the
historic treaty between Israel and Egypt. We stand ready today
to advance once more the cause of peace in the Middle East.
Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Shamir, I raise my glass to the
abiding friendship between our two nations, to its future, and to
a just and lasting peace between the peoples of the Middle East.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 4, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Toast: Prime Minister Shamir
Pursuant to your request, Counsel's Office has reviewed the
above-referenced matter. Counsel's Office has no legal objection
to the toast as drafted.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
CC: James W. Cicconi
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Document No. 023194SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/4/89
4/4/89 c.o.b.
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than c.o.b. TODAY, Tuesday, April 4,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Sorry for the short
turnaround. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
P : : 2 $ 87W.68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty
April 4, 1989
3:00 pm
draft 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, it has been my pleasure to welcome you
to Washington, to renew our own friendship, and to reaffirm the
friendship between our two nations.
The value of these visits goes beyond the meetings of state,
to the experience we gain from the time spent among the people of
Israel and America. I recall the trip I made to your country in
the summer of 1986 -- the deep longing for peace I found on the
part of the people of Israel.
The friendship between the United States and Israel is
strong and solid -- built upon a foundation of shared democratic
values, of shared history and heritage that sustain the moral
life of our two countries. Our strategic cooperation is a source
of mutual security, and the United States'commitment to the
security of Israel remains unshakeable. These bonds are strong,
and growing stronger.
Mr. Prime Minister, the great unsolved challenge that
concerns us both is peace in the Middle East. Last month, we
marked the tenth anniversary of the Treaty of Peace between
Israel and Egypt. That treaty was the product of the remarkable
courage and leadership of two men. Those qualities -- courage
and leadership -- are no less necessary today in the effort to
advance the cause of peace in the Middle East -- to reach a just
and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israel conflict that fulfills
the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians
alike, and brings the violence to an end.
Mr. Prime Minister, the discussions we have had -- and those
I had earlier this week with President Mubarak -- give me every
reason to hope that in Egypt and Israel today, there is
leadership, courage and vision, capable of transcending the
historic animosities that have long stood as obstacles on the
path towards peace.
The United States is proud of the role it played in the
historic treaty between Israel and Egypt. We stand ready today
to advance once more the cause of peace in the Middle East.
Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Shamir, I raise my glass to the
abiding friendship between our two nations, to its future, and to
a just and lasting peace between the peoples of the Middle East.
Document No. 023194SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/4/89
4/4/89 c.o.b.
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than c.o.b. TODAY, Tuesday, April 4,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Sorry for the short
turnaround. Thank you.
RESPONSE: ok Gordon Wheeler
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
April 4, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR JIM CICCONI
FROM;
DENISE SCHWARZ
OFFICE OF CABINET AFFAIRS
SUBJECT;
TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
LOG #023194SS
We have reviewed the attached and have no comments.
Attachment
CC: Chriss Winston
McGroarty
April 4, 1989
2:00 pm
draft 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL O, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, it has been my pleasure to welcome you
to Washington, to renew our own friendship, and to reaffirm the
friendship between our two nations.
The value of these visits goes beyond the meetings of state,
to the experience we gain from the time spent among the people of
Israel and America. I recall the trip I made to your country in
the summer of 1986 -- the deep longing for peace I found on the
part of the people of Israel.
The friendship between the United States and Israel is
strong and solid -- built upon a foundation of shared democratic
values, of shared history and heritage that sustain the moral
life of our two countries. Our strategic cooperation is a source
of mutual security, and the United States'commitment to the
security of Israel remains unshakeable. These bonds are strong,
and growing stronger.
Mr. Prime Minister, the great unsolved challenge that
concerns us both is peace in the Middle East. Last month, we
marked the tenth anniversary of the Treaty of Peace between
Israel and Egypt. That treaty was the product of the remarkable
courage and leadership of two men. Those qualities -- courage
and leadership -- are no less necessary today in the effort to
advance the cause of peace in the Middle East -- to reach a just
and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israel conflict that fulfills
the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians
alike, and brings the violence to an end.
Mr. Prime Minister, the discussions we have had -- and those
earlier this
I had last week with President Mubarel -- give me every reason to
hope that in Egypt and Israel today, there is leadership, courage
and vision, capable of transcending the historic animosities that
have long stood as obstacles on the path towards peace.
The United States is proud of the role it played in the
historic treaty between Israel and Egypt. We stand ready today
to advance once more the cause of peace in the Middle East.
Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Shamir, I raise my glass to the
abiding friendship between our two nations, to its future, and to
a just and lasting peace between the peoples of the Middle East.
McGroarty
April 5, 1989
2:30 pm
draft 3
Shamir
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, it has been my pleasure to welcome you
to Washington, to renew our own friendship, and to reaffirm the
friendship between our two nations.
The value of these visits goes beyond the meetings of state,
to the experience we gain from the time spent among the people of
Israel and America. I recall the trip I made to your country in
the summer of 1986 -- the deep longing for peace I found on the
part of the people of Israel. I am grateful for your visit now,
in the first days of my Administration -- and also because you
see Washington in springtime, which some say is its most
beautiful season.
The friendship between the United States and Israel is
strong and solid -- built upon a foundation of shared democratic
values, of shared history and heritage that sustain the moral
life of our two countries. The emotional bond of our peoples
goes beyond politics. Our strategic cooperation is a source of
mutual security, and the United States commitment to the security
of Israel remains unshakeable. We may differ over individual
policies, but never over this principle.
Mr. Prime Minister, the great unsolved challenge that
concerns us both is peace in the Middle East. We know peace is
possible. Last month, we marked the tenth anniversary of the
Treaty between Israel and Egypt. That treaty was the product of
the remarkable courage and leadership of two men. Those
qualities -- courage and leadership -- are no less necessary
today in the effort to advance the cause of peace in the Middle
East, -- to reach a just and peaceful resolution to the Arab-
Israel conflict that fulfills the legitimate aspirations of both
Israelis and Palestinians alike, and brings the violence to an
end.
We also know there is much more to do. Mr. Prime Minister,
the discussions we have had -- and those I had earlier this week
with President Mubarak -- give me reason to hope that in the
Middle East today, there is leadership, courage and vision,
capable of transcending the historic animosities that have long
stood as obstacles on the path towards peace.
The United States is proud of the role it has played in the
search for peace. We know a partnership with Israel in peace can
work. We stand ready today to take another step for the cause of
peace in the Middle East.
Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Shamir, I raise my glass to the
abiding friendship between our two nations, to a just and lasting
peace among the peoples of the Middle East, and to life.
L'chaim. (la - hyum)
###
McGroarty
April 4, 1989
3:00 pm
draft 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, it has been my pleasure to welcome you
to Washington, to renew our own friendship, and to reaffirm the
friendship between our two nations.
The value of these visits goes beyond the meetings of state,
to the experience we gain from the time spent among the people of
Israel and America. I recall the trip I made to your country in
the summer of 1986 --- the deep longing for peace I found on the
part of the people of Israel.
The friendship between the United States and Israel is
strong and solid -- built upon a foundation of shared democratic
values, of shared history and heritage that sustain the moral
life of our two countries. Our strategic cooperation is a source
of mutual security, and the United States'commitment to the
security of Israel remains unshakeable. These bonds are strong,
and growing stronger.
Mr. Prime Minister, the great unsolved challenge that
concerns us both is peace in the Middle East. Last month, we
marked the tenth anniversary of the Treaty of Peace between
Israel and Egypt. That treaty was the product of the remarkable
courage and leadership of two men. Those qualities --- courage
and leadership -- are no less necessary today in the effort to
advance the cause of peace in the Middle East -- to reach a just
and peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israel conflict that fulfills
the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians
alike, and brings the violence to an end.
Mr. Prime Minister, the discussions we have had -- and those
I had earlier this week with President Mubarak -- give me every
reason to hope that in Egypt and Israel today, there is
leadership, courage and vision, capable of transcending the
historic animosities that have long stood as obstacles on the
path towards peace.
The United States is proud of the role it played in the
historic treaty between Israel and Egypt. We stand ready today
to advance once more the cause of peace in the Middle East.
Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Shamir, I raise my glass to the
abiding friendship between our two nations, to its future, and to
a just and lasting peace between the peoples of the Middle East.
Document No.
023194
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
-
-
DATE: 4/5/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT:
TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
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
McGroarty
1989 APR -5 P.!
April 5, 1989
2:30 pm
draft 3
Shamir
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
Mr. Prime Minister, it has been my pleasure to welcome you
to Washington, to renew our own friendship, and to reaf,firm the
friendship between our two nations.
The value of these visits goes beyond the meetings of state,
to the experience we gain from the time spent among the people of
Israel and America. I recall the trip I made to your country in
the summer of 1986 -- the deep longing for peace I found on the
part of the people of Israel. I am grateful for your visit now,
in the first days of my Administration -- and also because you
see Washington in springtime, which some say is its most
beautiful season.
The friendship between the United States and Israel is
strong and solid -- built upon a foundation of shared democratic
values, of shared history and heritage that sustain the moral
life of our two countries. The emotional bond of our peoples
goes beyond politics. Our strategic cooperation is a source of
mutual security, and the United States commitment to the security
of Israel remains unshakeable. We may differ over individual
policies, but never over this principle.
Mr. Prime Minister, the great unsolved challenge that
concerns us both is peace in the Middle East. We know peace is
possible. Last month, we marked the tenth anniversary of the
Treaty between Israel and Egypt. That treaty was the product of
the remarkable courage and leadership of two men. Those
qualities -- courage and leadership -- are no less necessary
today in the effort to advance the cause of peace in the Middle
East, -- to reach a just and peaceful resolution to the Arab-
Israel conflict that fulfills the legitimate aspirations of both
Israelis and Palestinians alike, and brings the violence to an
end.
We also know there is much more to do. Mr. Prime Minister,
the discussions we have had -- and those I had earlier this week
with President Mubarak -- give me reason to hope that in the
Middle East today, there is leadership, courage and vision,
capable of transcending the historic animosities that have long
stood as obstacles on the path towards peace.
The United States is proud of the role it has played in the
search for peace. We know a partnership with Israel in peace can
work. We stand ready today to take another step for the cause of
peace in the Middle East.
Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Shamir, I raise my glass to the
abiding friendship between our two nations, to a just and lasting
peace among the peoples of the Middle East, and to life.
L'chaim. (la - hyum)
# # #
REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PM SHAMIR VISIT
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, WHITE HOUSE
APRIL 6, 1989
PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR AND I HAVE HAD A VERY
PRODUCTIVE MEETING. MY MESSAGE TO HIM, AND THROUGH HIM
TO THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL, WAS CLEAR.
WE ARE FRIENDS, STRATEGIC PARTNERS, AND ALLIES. THE
MUTUAL INTERESTS THAT BIND TOGETHER THE PEOPLE OF THE
UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL ARE BROAD AND DEEP.
- 2 -
THE PRIME MINISTER AND I DEDICATED OURSELVES TO
MAINTAINING AND WHERE POSSIBLE IMPROVING THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES. BOTH OF US ARE
COMMITTED TO THIS GOAL.
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, OLD ENEMIES ARE FINDING WAYS
TO TALK TO ONE ANOTHER AND TO END CONFLICTS IN A MANNER
THAT PRESERVES THE BASIC INTERESTS OF ALL CONCERNED.
THIS CAN AND MUST HAPPEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THE ARAB-
ISRAEL CONFLICT CAN BE RESOLVED.
3 Il H
PEACE, SECURITY, AND POLITICAL RIGHTS CAN BE ATTAINED
THROUGH DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS. THE STATUS QUO SERVES THE
INTERESTS OF NO ONE.
IN THIS SPIRIT, I REITERATED TO PRIME MINISTER
SHAMIR THE RESOLVE OF THE UNITED STATES TO ASSIST THE
PARTIES OF THE MIDDLE EAST IN THEIR PURSUIT OF A
COMPREHENSIVE SETTLEMENT OF THE ARAB-ISRAEL CONFLICT.
- 4 -
OUR RESPONSIBILITY, AS FRIENDS AND PARTNERS IN THE
SEARCH FOR PEACE, IS TO HELP DEVELOP APPROACHES THAT
ENHANCE PEACE PROSPECTS. PROBLEMS DO NOT RESOLVE
THEMSELVES; LEADERS ACTING WITH COURAGE AND VISION
SOLVE PROBLEMS. MENACHEM BEGIN AND ANWAR SADAT
DEMONSTRATED THIS TRUTH A DECADE AGO AT CAMP DAVID;
TODAY'S LEADERS CAN AFFORD TO DO NO LESS.
- 5 -
I REASSURED THE PRIME MINISTER THAT THE FUNDAMENTAL
BASIS OF OUR APPROACH TO A MIDDLE EAST SETTLEMENT HAS
NOT CHANGED. THE UNITED STATES IS COMMITTED TO A
COMPREHENSIVE PEACE ACHIEVED THROUGH DIRECT
NEGOTIATIONS BASED UPON UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
242 AND 338. THIS REMAINS THE BUILDING BLOCK FOR A
VIABLE NEGOTIATION AND FOR A DURABLE SETTLEMENT. THIS
IS OUR GOAL.
6 I I
WITH REGARD TO FINAL STATUS ISSUES, I REAFFIRMED TO THE
PRIME MINISTER THAT WE DO NOT SUPPORT AN INDEPENDENT
PALESTINIAN STATE NOR ISRAELI SOVEREIGNTY OVER OR
PERMANENT OCCUPATION OF THE WEST BANK AND GAZA.
To MOVE THE PEACE PROCESS FORWARD, I DISCUSSED WITH
THE PRIME MINISTER -- AS I HAD EARLIER THIS WEEK WITH
PRESIDENT MUBARAK -- AN AMBITIOUS BUT-REALISTIC
APPROACH.
- 7 -
PROGRESS WILL REQUIRE MEANINGFUL STEPS TO REDUCE
TENSIONS, POLITICAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND
PALESTINIANS, AND CLEAR INDICATIONS THAT ALL CONCERNED
ARE PREPARED TO THINK CREATIVELY ABOUT KEY SUBSTANTIVE
ISSUES. ISRAEL HAS AN OBLIGATION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS
PROCESS, BUT IT CANNOT BE EXPECTED TO ASSUME THE ENTIRE
BURDEN. THE PALESTINIANS, THE ARAB STATES, AND OTHER
INTERESTED PARTIES MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY TOO ARE
WILLING TO MAKE PEACE A REALITY.
- 8 -
I STRESSED THAT NO PEACE PROCESS CAN SUCCEED IN A
POLITICAL VACUUM. I BELIEVE IT IS IN ISRAEL'S INTEREST
TO ENGAGE IN A SERIOUS DIALOGUE WITH PALESTINIANS THAT
ADDRESSES THEIR LEGITIMATE POLITICAL RIGHTS. THE
UNITED STATES BELIEVES THAT ELECTIONS IN THE
TERRITORIES CAN BE DESIGNED TO CONTRIBUTE TO A
POLITICAL PROCESS OF DIALOGUE AND NEGOTIATION.
WE
URGE ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIANS TO ARRIVE AT A
MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE FORMULA FOR ELECTIONS.
- 9 -
AND WE PLAN IN THE DAYS AND WEEKS AHEAD TO WORK TOWARD
THAT END.
IN NEGOTIATIONS, ISRAEL UNDERSTANDS THAT
PALESTINIANS WILL BE FREE TO BRING THEIR OWN POSITIONS
AND PREFERENCES TO THE BARGAINING TABLE. THE PRIME
MINISTER ASSURED ME THAT ISRAEL IS COMMITTED TO
NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT ON FINAL STATUS THAT IS
SATISFACTORY TO ALL SIDES.
- 10 - -
HE MADE IT CLEAR THAT INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS ON
PALESTINIAN SELF-RULE ARE NOT THE END OF THE ROAD BUT
ARE DIRECTLY LINKED TO A BROADER POLITICAL PROCESS THAT
INCLUDES NEGOTIATING AND CONCLUDING AN AGREEMENT ON
FINAL STATUS. I AM ENCOURAGED BY THE PRIME MINISTER'S
ASSURANCE THAT ALL OPTIONS ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION.
- 11 -
THE PRIME MINISTER AND I AGREED THAT OUR
GOVERNMENTS WOULD REMAIN IN CLOSE TOUCH TO ENSURE THAT
EVERYTHING POSSIBLE IS BEING DONE TO PROMOTE THE
PROSPECTS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. SPEAKING FOR
MYSELF AND FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, I WANT TO ASSURE
EVERYONE THAT THE UNITED STATES IS COMMITTED TO
PROMOTING THIS GOAL.
###
023755
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/05/89
----
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PM SHAMIR
SUBJECT:
(NSC - 9:45 p.m. draft 04/05/89)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
WINSTON
A
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
9:45 pm draft
04/05/89
REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PM SHAMIR VISIT
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, WHITE HOUSE
APRIL 6, 1989
1989 APR -5
Prime Minister Shamir and I have had a very productive
meeting. My message to him, and through him to the government
and the people of Israel, was clear. We are friends, strategic
partners, and allies. The mutual interests that bind together
the people of the United States and Israel are broad and deep.
The Prime Minister and I dedicated ourselves to maintaining and
where possible improving the relationship between our two
countries. Both of us are committed to this goal.
Throughout the world, old enemies are finding ways to talk
to one another and to end conflicts in a manner that preserves
the basic interests of all concerned. This can and must happen
in the Middle East. The Arab-Israel conflict can be resolved.
Peace, security, and political rights can be attained through
direct negotiations. The status quo serves the interests of no
one; the occupation status should be ended.
In this spirit, I reiterated to Prime Minister Shamir the
resolve of the United States to assist the parties of the Middle
East in their pursuit of a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-
Israel conflict. Our responsibility, as friends and partners in
the search for peace, is to help develop approaches that enhance
peace prospects. Problems do not resolve themselves; leaders
acting with courage and vision solve problems. Menachem Begin
and Anwar Sadat demonstrated this truth a decade ago at Camp
David; today's leaders can afford to do no less.
2
I reassured the Prime Minister that the fundamental basis of
our approach to a Middle East settlement has not changed. The
United States is committed to a comprehensive peace achieved
through direct negotiations based upon UN Security Council
Resolutions 242 and 338. It is our continuing belief that the
essential principles guiding such negotiations must include
security for Israel, a recognition that the Middle East is home
to the people of Israel, and political rights and dignity for
Palestinians. These are building blocks for a viable negotiation
and for a durable settlement. This is our goal. With regard to
final status issues, I reaffirmed to the Prime Minister that we
do not support an independent Palestinian state nor Israeli
sovereignty or permanent control over the West Bank and Gaza.
To move the peace process forward, I discussed with the
Prime Minister -- as I had earlier this week with President
Mubarak -- an ambitious but realistic approach. Progress will
require meaningful steps to reduce tensions, political dialogue
between Israel and Palestinians, and clear indications that all
concerned are prepared to think creatively about key substantive
issues. Israel has an obligation to contribute to this process,
but it cannot be expected to assume the entire burden. The
Palestinians, the Arab states, and other interested parties must
demonstrate that they too are willing to make peace a reality.
I stressed that no peace process can succeed in a political
vacuum. I believe it is in Israel's interest to engage in a
serious dialogue with Palestinians. The United States believes
3
that elections in the territories can be designed to provide
Palestinians with the opportunity to freely select their own
representatives so that such a dialogue and negotiations could
occur. We urge Israel and the Palestinians to arrive at a
mutually acceptable formula for elections.
In negotiations, Israel understands that Palestinians will
be free to bring their own positions and preferences to the
bargaining table. The Prime Minister assured me that Israel is
committed to negotiating an agreement on final status that is
satisfactory to all sides. He made it clear that interim
arrangements on Palestinian self-rule are not the end of the road
but form part of a larger process that includes negotiating and
concluding an agreement on final status. I expressed the U.S.
view that such a process should from the outset include credible
assurances for the Palestinians that final status negotiations
will address legitimate political rights.
The Prime Minister and I agreed that our governments would
remain in close touch to ensure that everything possible is being
done to promote the prospects for peace in the Middle East.
Speaking for myself and for the American people, I want to assure
everyone that the United States is committed to promoting this
goal.
REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PM SHAMIR VISIT
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, WHITE HOUSE
APRIL 6, 1989
PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR AND I HAVE HAD A VERY
PRODUCTIVE MEETING. MY MESSAGE TO HIM, AND THROUGH HIM
TO THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL, WAS CLEAR.
WE ARE FRIENDS, STRATEGIC PARTNERS, AND ALLIES. THE
MUTUAL INTERESTS THAT BIND TOGETHER THE PEOPLE OF THE
UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL ARE BROAD AND DEEP.
- 2 -
THE PRIME MINISTER AND I DEDICATED OURSELVES TO
MAINTAINING AND WHERE POSSIBLE IMPROVING THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES. BOTH OF US ARE
COMMITTED TO THIS GOAL.
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, OLD ENEMIES ARE FINDING WAYS
TO TALK TO ONE ANOTHER AND TO END CONFLICTS IN A MANNER
THAT PRESERVES THE BASIC INTERESTS OF ALL CONCERNED.
THIS CAN AND MUST HAPPEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THE ARAB-
ISRAEL CONFLICT CAN BE RESOLVED.
- 3 -
PEACE, SECURITY, AND POLITICAL RIGHTS CAN BE ATTAINED
THROUGH DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS. THE STATUS QUO SERVES THE
INTERESTS OF NO ONE.
IN THIS SPIRIT, I REITERATED TO PRIME MINISTER
SHAMIR THE RESOLVE OF THE UNITED STATES TO ASSIST THE
PARTIES OF THE MIDDLE EAST IN THEIR PURSUIT OF A
COMPREHENSIVE SETTLEMENT OF THE ARAB-ISRAEL CONFLICT.
- 4 -
OUR RESPONSIBILITY, AS FRIENDS AND PARTNERS IN THE
SEARCH FOR PEACE, IS TO HELP DEVELOP APPROACHES THAT
ENHANCE PEACE PROSPECTS. PROBLEMS DO NOT RESOLVE
THEMSELVES; LEADERS ACTING WITH COURAGE AND VISION
SOLVE PROBLEMS, MENACHEM BEGIN AND ANWAR SADAT
DEMONSTRATED THIS TRUTH A DECADE AGO AT CAMP DAVID;
TODAY'S LEADERS CAN AFFORD TO DO NO LESS.
- 5 -
I REASSURED THE PRIME MINISTER THAT THE FUNDAMENTAL
BASIS OF OUR APPROACH TO A MIDDLE EAST SETTLEMENT HAS
NOT CHANGED. THE UNITED STATES IS COMMITTED TO A
COMPREHENSIVE PEACE ACHIEVED THROUGH DIRECT
NEGOTIATIONS BASED UPON UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
242 AND 338. THIS REMAINS THE BUILDING BLOCK FOR A
VIABLE NEGOTIATION AND FOR A DURABLE SETTLEMENT. THIS
IS OUR GOAL.
- 6 -
WITH REGARD TO FINAL STATUS ISSUES, I REAFFIRMED TO THE
PRIME MINISTER THAT WE DO NOT SUPPORT AN INDEPENDENT
PALESTINIAN STATE NOR ISRAELI SOVEREIGNTY OVER OR
PERMANENT OCCUPATION OF THE WEST BANK AND GAZA.
To MOVE THE PEACE PROCESS FORWARD, I DISCUSSED WITH
THE PRIME MINISTER -- AS I HAD EARLIER THIS WEEK WITH
PRESIDENT MUBARAK -- AN AMBITIOUS BUT REALISTIC
APPROACH.
- 7 -
PROGRESS WILL REQUIRE MEANINGFUL STEPS TO REDUCE
TENSIONS, POLITICAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND
PALESTINIANS, AND CLEAR INDICATIONS THAT ALL CONCERNED
ARE PREPARED TO THINK CREATIVELY ABOUT KEY SUBSTANTIVE
ISSUES. ISRAEL HAS AN OBLIGATION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS
PROCESS, BUT IT CANNOT BE EXPECTED TO ASSUME THE ENTIRE
BURDEN. THE PALESTINIANS, THE ARAB STATES, AND OTHER
INTERESTED PARTIES MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY TOO ARE
WILLING TO MAKE PEACE A REALITY.
- 8 -
I STRESSED THAT NO PEACE PROCESS CAN SUCCEED IN A
POLITICAL VACUUM. I BELIEVE IT IS IN ISRAEL'S INTEREST
TO ENGAGE IN A SERIOUS DIALOGUE WITH PALESTINIANS THAT
ADDRESSES THEIR LEGITIMATE POLITICAL RIGHTS. THE
UNITED STATES BELIEVES THAT ELECTIONS IN THE
TERRITORIES CAN BE DESIGNED TO CONTRIBUTE TO A
POLITICAL PROCESS OF DIALOGUE AND NEGOTIATION. WE
URGE ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIANS TO ARRIVE AT A
MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE FORMULA FOR ELECTIONS.
- 9 -
AND WE PLAN IN THE DAYS AND WEEKS AHEAD TO WORK TOWARD
THAT END.
IN NEGOTIATIONS, ISRAEL UNDERSTANDS THAT
PALESTINIANS WILL BE FREE TO BRING THEIR OWN POSITIONS
AND PREFERENCES TO THE BARGAINING TABLE. THE PRIME
MINISTER ASSURED ME THAT ISRAEL IS COMMITTED TO
NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT ON FINAL STATUS THAT IS
SATISFACTORY TO ALL SIDES.
- 10 -
HE MADE IT CLEAR THAT INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS ON
PALESTINIAN SELF-RULE ARE NOT THE END OF THE ROAD BUT
ARE DIRECTLY LINKED TO A BROADER POLITICAL PROCESS THAT
INCLUDES NEGOTIATING AND CONCLUDING AN AGREEMENT ON
FINAL STATUS. I AM ENCOURAGED BY THE PRIME MINISTER'S
ASSURANCE THAT ALL OPTIONS ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION.
- 11 -
THE PRIME MINISTER AND I AGREED THAT OUR
GOVERNMENTS WOULD REMAIN IN CLOSE TOUCH TO ENSURE THAT
EVERYTHING POSSIBLE IS BEING DONE TO PROMOTE THE
PROSPECTS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. SPEAKING FOR
MYSELF AND FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, I WANT TO ASSURE
EVERYONE THAT THE UNITED STATES IS COMMITTED To
PROMOTING THIS GOAL.
# # #
REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PM SHAMIR VISIT
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, WHITE HOUSE
APRIL 6, 1989
PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR AND I HAVE HAD A VERY
PRODUCTIVE MEETING. MY MESSAGE TO HIM, AND THROUGH HIM
TO THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL, WAS CLEAR.
WE ARE FRIENDS, STRATEGIC PARTNERS, AND ALLIES. THE
MUTUAL INTERESTS THAT BIND TOGETHER THE PEOPLE OF THE
UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL ARE BROAD AND DEEP.
- 2 -
THE PRIME MINISTER AND I DEDICATED OURSELVES TO
MAINTAINING AND WHERE POSSIBLE IMPROVING THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES. BOTH OF US ARE
COMMITTED TO THIS GOAL.
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, OLD ENEMIES ARE FINDING WAYS
TO TALK TO ONE ANOTHER AND TO END CONFLICTS IN A MANNER
THAT PRESERVES THE BASIC INTERESTS OF ALL CONCERNED.
THIS CAN AND MUST HAPPEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THE ARAB-
ISRAEL CONFLICT CAN BE RESOLVED.
- 3 -
PEACE, SECURITY, AND POLITICAL RIGHTS CAN BE ATTAINED
THROUGH DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS. THE STATUS QUO SERVES THE
INTERESTS OF NO ONE.
IN THIS SPIRIT, I REITERATED TO PRIME MINISTER
SHAMIR THE RESOLVE OF THE UNITED STATES TO ASSIST THE
PARTIES OF THE MIDDLE EAST IN THEIR PURSUIT OF A
COMPREHENSIVE SETTLEMENT OF THE ARAB-ISRAEL CONFLICT.
- 4 -
OUR RESPONSIBILITY, AS FRIENDS AND PARTNERS IN THE
SEARCH FOR PEACE, IS TO HELP DEVELOP APPROACHES THAT
ENHANCE PEACE PROSPECTS. PROBLEMS DO NOT RESOLVE
THEMSELVES; LEADERS ACTING WITH COURAGE AND VISION
SOLVE PROBLEMS. MENACHEM BEGIN AND ANWAR SADAT
DEMONSTRATED THIS TRUTH A DECADE AGO AT CAMP DAVID;
TODAY'S LEADERS CAN AFFORD TO DO NO LESS.
- 5 -
I REASSURED THE PRIME MINISTER THAT THE FUNDAMENTAL
BASIS OF OUR APPROACH TO A MIDDLE EAST SETTLEMENT HAS
NOT CHANGED. THE UNITED STATES IS COMMITTED TO A
COMPREHENSIVE PEACE ACHIEVED THROUGH DIRECT
NEGOTIATIONS BASED UPON UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
242 AND 338. THIS REMAINS THE BUILDING BLOCK FOR A
VIABLE NEGOTIATION AND FOR A DURABLE SETTLEMENT. THIS
IS OUR GOAL.
- 6 -
WITH REGARD TO FINAL STATUS ISSUES, I REAFFIRMED TO THE
PRIME MINISTER THAT WE DO NOT SUPPORT AN INDEPENDENT
PALESTINIAN STATE NOR ISRAELI SOVEREIGNTY OR PERMANENT
OCCUPATION OF THE WEST BANK AND GAZA.
To MOVE THE PEACE PROCESS FORWARD, I DISCUSSED WITH
THE PRIME MINISTER -- AS I HAD EARLIER THIS WEEK WITH
PRESIDENT MUBARAK -- AN AMBITIOUS BUT REALISTIC
APPROACH.
- 7 -
PROGRESS WILL REQUIRE MEANINGFUL STEPS TO REDUCE
TENSIONS, POLITICAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND
PALESTINIANS, AND CLEAR INDICATIONS THAT ALL CONCERNED
ARE PREPARED TO THINK CREATIVELY ABOUT KEY SUBSTANTIVE
ISSUES. ISRAEL HAS AN OBLIGATION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS
PROCESS, BUT IT CANNOT BE EXPECTED TO ASSUME THE ENTIRE
BURDEN. THE PALESTINIANS, THE ARAB STATES, AND OTHER
INTERESTED PARTIES MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY TOO ARE
WILLING TO MAKE PEACE A REALITY.
- 8 -
I STRESSED THAT NO PEACE PROCESS CAN SUCCEED IN A
POLITICAL VACUUM. I BELIEVE IT IS IN ISRAEL'S INTEREST
TO ENGAGE IN A SERIOUS DIALOGUE WITH PALESTINIANS. THE
UNITED STATES BELIEVES THAT ELECTIONS IN THE
TERRITORIES CAN BE DESIGNED TO CONTRIBUTE TO A
POLITICAL PROCESS OF DIALOGUE AND NEGOTIATION. WE
URGE ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIANS TO ARRIVE AT A
MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE FORMULA FOR ELECTIONS. AND WE PLAN
IN THE DAYS AND WEEKS AHEAD TO WORK TOWARD THAT END.
- 9 -
IN NEGOTIATIONS, ISRAEL UNDERSTANDS THAT
PALESTINIANS WILL BE FREE TO BRING THEIR OWN POSITIONS
AND PREFERENCES TO THE BARGAINING TABLE. THE PRIME
MINISTER ASSURED ME THAT ISRAEL IS COMMITTED TO
NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT ON FINAL STATUS THAT IS
SATISFACTORY TO ALL SIDES.
- 10 -
HE MADE IT CLEAR THAT INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS ON
PALESTINIAN SELF-RULE ARE NOT THE END OF THE ROAD BUT
ARE DIRECTLY LINKED TO A BROADER POLITICAL PROCESS THAT
INCLUDES NEGOTIATING AND CONCLUDING AN AGREEMENT ON
FINAL STATUS. I AM ENCOURAGED BY THE PRIME MINISTER'S
ASSURANCE THAT ALL OPTIONS ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION.
- 11 -
THE PRIME MINISTER AND I AGREED THAT OUR
GOVERNMENTS WOULD REMAIN IN CLOSE TOUCH TO ENSURE THAT
EVERYTHING POSSIBLE IS BEING DONE TO PROMOTE THE
PROSPECTS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. SPEAKING FOR
MYSELF AND FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, I WANT TO ASSURE
EVERYONE THAT THE UNITED STATES IS COMMITTED TO
PROMOTING THIS GOAL.
###
2405
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
April 6, 1989
* More changes
added too Final
ACTION
cards
MEMORANDUM FOR G. PHILIP HUGHES
FROM:
RICHARD N. HAASS
CH
via Dianne
SUBJECT:
Departure Statement for PM Shamir
Burch
Attached is the proposed departure statement for PM Shamir.
RECOMMENDATION
That you approve the proposed departure statement.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
Tab I
Memo to Chriss Winston
Tab A
Departure Statement
2405
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
G. PHILIP HUGHES
SUBJECT:
Departure Statement for PM Shamir
Attached is the final version of the departure statement for
President Bush.
Attachment
Tab A - Departure Statement
cc: James W. Cicconi
version)
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PM SHAMIR VISIT
REMARKS FOR PRESIDENT BUSH
Prime Minister Shamir and I have had a very productive meeting.
My message to him, and through him to the government and the
people of Israel, was clear. We are friends, strategic partners,
and allies. The mutual interests that bind together the people
of the United States and Israel are broad and deep. The Prime
Minister and I dedicated ourselves to maintaining and where
possible improving the relationship between our two countries.
Both of us are committed to this goal.
Throughout the world, old enemies are finding ways to talk to one
another and to end conflicts in a manner that preserves the basic
interests of all concerned. This can and must happen in the
Middle East. The Arab-Israel conflict can be resolved. Peace,
security, and political rights can be attained through direct
negotiations. The status quo serves the interests of no one.
In this spirit, I reiterated to Prime Minister Shamir the resolve
of the United States to assist the parties of the Middle East in
their pursuit of a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israel
conflict. Our responsibility, as friends and partners in the
search for peace, is to help develop approaches that enhance
peace prospects. Problems do not resolve themselves; leaders
acting with courage and vision solve problems. Menachem Begin
and Anwar Sadat demonstrated this truth a decade ago at Camp
David; today's leaders can afford to do no less.
I reassured the Prime Minister that the fundamental bases of our
approach to a Middle East settlement have not changed. The
United States is committed to a comprehensive peace achieved
through negotiations based upon UN Security Council Resolutions
242 and 338. This remains the building block for a viable
negotiation and for a durable settlement. This is our goal.
With regard to final status issues, I reaffirmed to the Prime
Minister that we do not support an independent Palestinian state
nor Israeli sovereignty or permanent occupation of the West Bank
and Gaza.
To move the peace process forward, I discussed with the Prime
Minister --- as I had earlier this week with President Mubarak --
an ambitious but realistic approach. Progress will require
meaningful steps to reduce tensions, political dialogue between
Israel and Palestinians, and clear indications that all concerned
are prepared to think creatively about key substantive issues.
Israel has an obligation to contribute to this process, but it
cannot be expected to assume the entire burden. The
Palestinians, the Arab states, and other interested parties must
demonstrate that they too are willing to make peace a reality.
I stressed that no peace process can succeed in a political
vacuum. I believe it is in Israel's interest to engage in a
serious dialogue with Palestinians. The United States believes
that elections in the territories can be designed to contribute
to a political process of dialogue and negotiation. We urge
Israel and the Palestinians to arrive at a mutually acceptable
formula for elections. and we plan the weeks
ahoad to work fowad that end.
In negotiations, Israel understands that Palestinians will be
free to bring their own positions and preferences to the
bargaining table. The Prime Minister assured me that Israel is
committed to negotiating an agreement on final status that is
satisfactory to all sides. He made it clear that interim
arrangements on Palestinian self-rule are not the end of the road
but are directly linked to a broader political process that
includes negotiating and concluding an agreement on final status.
I am encouraged by the Prime Minister's assurance that all
options are open for discussion.
The Prime Minister and I agreed that our governments would remain
in close touch to ensure that everything possible is being done
to promote the prospects for peace in the Middle East. Speaking
for myself and for the American people, I want to assure everyone
that the United States is committed to promoting this goal. -
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
April 6, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR G. PHILIP HUGHES
FROM:
RICHARD N. HAASS
SUBJECT:
Departure Statement for PM Shamir
Attached is the proposed departure statement for PM Shamir.
RECOMMENDATION
That you approve the proposed departure statement.
Approve
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
G. PHILIP HUGHES
SUBJECT:
Departure Statement for PM Shamir
Attached is the final version of the departure statement for
President Bush.
Attachment
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CC: James W. Cicconi
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version)
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PM SHAMIR VISIT
REMARKS FOR PRESIDENT BUSH
Prime Minister Shamir and I have had a very productive meeting.
My message to him, and through him to the government and the
people of Israel, was clear. We are friends, strategic partners,
and allies. The mutual interests that bind together the people
of the United States and Israel are broad and deep. The Prime
Minister and I dedicated ourselves to maintaining and where
possible improving the relationship between our two countries.
Both of us are committed to this goal.
Throughout the world, old enemies are finding ways to talk to one
another and to end conflicts in a manner that preserves the basic
interests of all concerned. This can and must happen in the
Middle East. The Arab-Israel conflict can be resolved. Peace,
security, and political rights can be attained through direct
negotiations. The status quo serves the interests of no one.
In this spirit, I reiterated to Prime Minister Shamir the resolve
of the United States to assist the parties of the Middle East in
their pursuit of a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israel
conflict. Our responsibility, as friends and partners in the
search for peace, is to help develop approaches that enhance
peace prospects. Problems do not resolve themselves; leaders
acting with courage and vision solve problems. Menachem Begin
and Anwar Sadat demonstrated this truth a decade ago at Camp
David; today's leaders can afford to do no less.
L
I reassured the Prime Minister that the fundamental bases of our
approach to a Middle East settlement have not changed. The
United States is committed to a comprehensive peace achieved
through negotiations based upon UN Security Council Resolutions
242 and 338. This remains the building block for a viable
negotiation and for a durable settlement. This is our goal.
With regard to final status issues, I reaffirmed to the Prime
Minister that we do not support an independent Palestinian state
nor Israeli sovereignty or permanent occupation of the West Bank
and Gaza.
To move the peace process forward, I discussed with the Prime
Minister -- as I had earlier this week with President Mubarak --
an ambitious but realistic approach. Progress will require
meaningful steps to reduce tensions, political dialogue between
Israel and Palestinians, and clear indications that all concerned
are prepared to think creatively about key substantive issues.
Israel has an obligation to contribute to this process, but it
cannot be expected to assume the entire burden. The
Palestinians, the Arab states, and other interested parties must
demonstrate that they too are willing to make peace a reality.
I stressed that no peace process can succeed in a political
vacuum. I believe it is in Israel's interest to engage in a
serious dialogue with Palestinians. The United States believes
that elections in the territories can be designed to contribute
to a political process of dialogue and negotiation. We urge
Israel and the Palestinians to arrive at a mutually acceptable
formula for elections. and we plan in the day weeks
ahoad to work feward that end.
3
In negotiations, Israel understands that Palestinians will be
free to bring their own positions and preferences to the
bargaining table. The Prime Minister assured me that Israel is
committed to negotiating an agreement on final status that is
satisfactory to all sides. He made it clear that interim
arrangements on Palestinian self-rule are not the end of the road
but are directly linked to a broader political process that
includes negotiating and concluding an agreement on final status.
I am encouraged by the Prime Minister's assurance that all
options are open for discussion.
The Prime Minister and I agreed that our governments would remain
in close touch to ensure that everything possible is being done
to promote the prospects for peace in the Middle East. Speaking
for myself and for the American people, I want to assure everyone
that the United States is committed to promoting this goal. -
draft Apr 5/1830
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PM SHAMIR VISIT
Draft1
Prime Minister Shamir and I have spent a productive two hours
together. My message to him, and through him to the government
and the people of Israel, was clear. We are friends, strategic
partners, and allies. The mutual interests that bind together
the people of the United States and Israel are broad and deep.
The Prime Minister and I dedicated ourselves to maintaining and
where possible improving the relationship between our two
countries. Both of us are committed to this goal.
Throughout the world, old enemies are finding ways to talk to one
another and to end conflicts in a manner that preserves the basic
interests of all concerned. This can and must happen in the
Middle East. Yes, the Arab-Israel conflict can be resolved.
Peace, security, and political rights can be attained through
direct negotiations. The status quo serves the interests of no
one; the occupation should be ended.
In this spirit, I reiterated to Prime Minister Shamir the resolve
of the United States to assist the parties of the Middle East in
their pursuit of a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israel
conflict. Our responsibility, as friends and partners in the
search for peace, is to help develop approaches that enhance
peace prospects. Problems do not resolve themselves; leaders
acting with courage and vision solve problems. Menachem Begin
and Anwar Sadat demonstrated this truth a decade ago at Camp
David; today's leaders can afford to do no less.
2
I reassured the Prime Minister that the fundamental bases of our
approach to a Middle East settlement have not changed. The
United States is committed to a comprehensive peace achieved
through direct negotiations based upon UN Security Council
Resolutions 242 and 338. It is our continuing belief that the
essential principles guiding such negotiations must include
security for Israel, a recognition that the people of Israel are
at home in the Middle East, and political rights and dignity for
Palestinians. These are building blocks for a viable negotiation
and for a durable settlement. This is our goal. With regard to
final status issues, I reaffirmed to the Prime Minister that we
do not support an independent Palestinian state or either Israeli
sovereignty or permanent control over the West Bank and Gaza.
To move the peace process forward, I discussed with the Prime
Minister -- as I had earlier this week with President Mubarak --
an ambitious but realistic approach. Progress will require
meaningful steps to reduce tensions, political dialogue between
Israel and Palestinians, and clear indications that all concerned
are prepared to think creatively about key substantive issues.
Israel has an obligation to contribute to this process, but it
cannot be expected to assume the entire burden. The
Palestinians, the Arab state, and other interested parties must
demonstrate that they too are willing to make peace a reality.
I stressed that no peace process can succeed in a political
vacuum. I believe it is in Israel's interest to engage in a
serious dialogue with Palestinians. The United States believes
that elections in the territories can be designed to provide
Palestinians with the opportunity to freely select their own
representatives so that such a dialogue and negotiations could
occur. We urge Israel and the Palestinians to
arrive at a mutually acceptable formula for elections.
In negotiations, Israel understands that Palestinians will be
free to bring their own positions and preferences to the
bargaining table. The Prime Minister assured me that Israel is
committed to negotiating an agreement on final status that is
satisfactory to all sides. He made it clear that interim
arrangements on Palestinians self-rule are not the end of the
road but form part of a larger process that includes negotiating
and concluding an agreement on final status. I expressed the
U.S. view that such a process should from the outset include
credible assurances for the Palestinians that final status
negotiations will address legitimate political rights.
The Prime Minister and I agreed that our governments would remain
in close touch to ensure that everything possible is being done
to promote the prospects for peace in the Middle East. Speaking
for myself and for the American people, I want to assure everyone
that the United States is committed to promoting this goal.
REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PM SHAMIR VISIT
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, WHITE HOUSE
APRIL 6, 1989
Prime Minister Shamir and I have spent productive
had why meeting two
hours together. My message to him, and through him to the
NV of 484 0001
government and the people of Israel, was clear. We are friends,
strategic partners, and allies. The mutual interests that bind
together the people of the United States and Israel are broad and
deep. The Prime Minister and I dedicated ourselves to
maintaining and where possible improving the relationship between
our two countries. Both of us are committed to this goal.
Throughout the world, old enemies are finding ways to talk
to one another and to end conflicts in a manner that preserves
the basic interests of all concerned. This can and must happen
in the Middle East. Yes, the Arab-Israel conflict can be
resolved. Peace, security, and political rights can be attained
through direct negotiations. The status quo serves the interests
status
of no one; the occupation should be ended.
In this spirit, I reiterated to Prime Minister Shamir the
resolve of the United States to assist the parties of the Middle
East in their pursuit of a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-
Israel conflict. Our responsibility, as friends and partners in
the search for peace, is to help develop approaches that enhance
peace prospects. Problems do not resolve themselves; leaders
acting with courage and vision solve problems. Menachem Begin
and Anwar Sadat demonstrated this truth a decade ago at Camp
David; today's leaders can afford to do no less.
NSC
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 6, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR OF ISRAEL
UPON DEPARTURE
The South Grounds
12:15 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Well, the Prime Minister Shamir and I
have had a very productive meeting. My message to him and, through
him, to the government and the people of Israel was clear. We are
friends, strategic partners, and allies. And the mutual interests
that bind together the people of the United States and Israel are
broad and deep. The Prime Minister and I dedicated ourselves to
maintaining and, where possible, improving the relationship between
our two countries. Both of us are committed to this goal.
Throughout the world, old enemies are finding ways to
talk to one another and to end conflicts in a manner that preserves
the basic interests of all concerned. This can and must happen in
the Middle East. The Arab-Israeli conflict can be resolved. Peace,
security, and political rights can be attained through direct
negotiations. The status quo serves the interests of no one.
In this spirit, I reiterated to Prime Minister Shamir the
resolve of the United States to assist the parties of the Middle East
in their pursuit of a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli
conflict. Our responsibility as friends and as partners in the
search for peace is to help develop approaches that enhance peace
prospects. Problems do not resolve themselves; leaders acting with
courage and vision solve problems. Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat
demonstrated this truth a decade ago at Camp David. Today's leaders
can afford to do no less.
I reassured the Prime Minister that the fundamental basis
of our approach to a Middle East settlement has not changed. The
United States is committed to a comprehensive peace achieved through
direct negotiations based on U.N. Security Council Resolutions 242
and 338. This remains the building block for a viable negotiation
for a durable settlement. This is our goal. With regard to final
status issues, I reaffirmed to the Prime Minister that we do not
support an independent Palestinian state, nor Israeli sovereignty or
permanent occupation of the West Bank and Gaza.
To move the peace process forward, I discussed with the
Prime Minister, as I had earlier this week with President Mubarak, an
ambitious but realistic approach. Progress will require meaningful
steps to reduce tensions, political dialogue between Israel and
- 2 -
in the days and weeks ahead to work toward that end.
In negotiations, Israel understands that Palestinians
will be free to bring their own positions and preferences to the
bargaining table. The Prime Minister assured me that Israel is
committed to negotiating an agreement on final status that is
satisfactory to all sides. And he made it clear that interim
arrangements on Palestinian self-rule are not the end of the road,
but are directly linked to a broader political process that includes
negotiating and concluding and agreement on final status.
I'm encouraged by the Prime Minister's assurance that all
options are open for negotiation. The Prime Minister and I agreed
that our governments would remain in close touch to ensure that
everything possible is being done to promote the prospects for peace
in the Middle East. And speaking for myself and for the American
people, I want to assure everyone that the United States is committed
to promoting this goal.
Mr. Prime Minister, we're delighted you're here. The
floor is yours, sir.
PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR: Thank you, Mr. President. I am
honored to be here today. Let me first, on behalf of the people of
Israel and on behalf of my wife and myself, express our warm wishes
on your assuming the mantle of leadership of the United States and
the free world.
We have cherished your personal friendship and warm
humanitarian concern for many years. We shall never forget the help
you have extended our brothers and sisters in distress, just as we
shall always remember the role the United States has played in our
history.
Our alliance is based on common values and shared
interests. Our agreements on strategic cooperation and free trade
area benefit both countries. They help us continue as a vanguard of
democracy in the Middle East. I am confident that under your
administration our bonds of friendship and cooperation will grow even
stronger.
Our two nations share the values and ideas of the free
world and the ideals of democracy and freedom. What we do not share
is a neighborhood. For us the carnage in Beirut, the use of poison
gas against civilians, and acts of terrorism and fanaticism are not
news from afar. For as they are events happening around the corner;
they are our daily reality. If there is one mistake Israel cannot
afford to make, it is the mistake of forgetting where we live.
I would like to reiterate here what I said to you in
private: we shall make the greatest possible efforts to achieve
peace, short of endangering the security of our state. We consider
the establishment of a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River,
which is an objective of the PLO, a mortal threat to our security.
I have assured you that we would sit with anyone,
anytime, anywhere, without preconditions if we thought it would
advance the cause of peace. But we cannot lend ourselves to any
- 3 -
Second, we call upon the United States and Egypt to make
it clear to the Arab governments that they must abandon their
hostility and beligerency toward Israel. They must replace political
warfare and economic boycott with negotiations and cooperation.
Third, we call for a multinational effort under the
leadership of the U.S. and with substantial Israeli participation to
finally solve the Arab refugee problem perpetuated by Arab
governments while Israel absorbs hundreds of thousands of Jewish
refugees from Arab countries. All these refugees should have decent
housing and live in dignity. This process does not have to await a
political solution or to substitute for it.
Fourth, in order to launch a political negotiating
process, we propose free democratic elections, free from an
atmosphere of PLO violence, terror and intimidation among the
Palestinian Arabs of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. Their purpose is to
produce a delegation to negotiate an interim period of self-governing
administration. To shape modalities and participation in the
elections will have to be discussed. The interim phase will provide
a vital test of coexistence and cooperation. It will be followed by
negotiations for a permanent agreement.
All proposed options will be examined during these
negotiations. This is an outline of our comprehensive plan for
peace. It is based on democratic principles. It addresses the real
issues. Together, I believe we can achieve these goals.
May God lead us to the right decision. Thank you, Mr.
President.
END
12:25 P.M. EDT
- 7 -
THOSE QUALITIES -- COURAGE AND LEADERSHIP -- ARE NO
LESS NECESSARY TODAY IN THE EFFORT TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE
OF PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
WE ALSO KNOW THERE IS MUCH MORE TO DO.
REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
MR. PRIME MINISTER, IT HAS BEEN MY PLEASURE TO
WELCOME YOU TO WASHINGTON, TO RENEW OUR OWN FRIENDSHIP,
AND TO REAFFIRM THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO NATIONS.
- 2 -
((THEY SAY WASHINGTON IS A TOUGH TOWN FOR
FRIENDSHIPS. You KNOW THE OLD HARRY TRUMAN LINE: IF
YOU WANT A FRIEND IN WASHINGTON -- GET A DOG.
WELL, BARBARA AND I DID ONE BETTER -- WE GOT
MILLIE, AND SHE'S ALREADY SUPPLIED A HALF-DOZEN NEW
FRIENDLY FACES IN THE WHITE HOUSE.))
WITH NO DISRESPECT FOR HARRY TRUMAN, OLD
FRIENDSHIPS ARE HONORED HERE IN WASHINGTON -- AND OURS
IS PROOF OF THAT.
- 3 -
THE VALUE OF THESE VISITS GOES BEYOND THE MEETINGS
OF STATE, TO THE EXPERIENCE WE GAIN FROM THE TIME SPENT
AMONG THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL AND AMERICA. I RECALL THE
TRIPS I'VE MADE TO YOUR COUNTRY, FIRST IN 1979, THEN IN
THE SUMMER OF 1986. I RECALL THE DEEP LONGING FOR
PEACE I FOUND ON THE PART OF THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL.
- 4 -
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR VISIT NOW, IN THE FIRST DAYS OF
MY ADMINISTRATION -- AND ALSO BECAUSE YOU SEE
WASHINGTON IN SPRINGTIME, WHICH SOME SAY IS ITS MOST
BEAUTIFUL SEASON.
THE FRIENDSHIP, THE ALLIANCE, BETWEEN THE UNITED
STATES AND ISRAEL IS STRONG AND SOLID -- BUILT UPON A
FOUNDATION OF SHARED DEMOCRATIC VALUES, OF SHARED
HISTORY AND HERITAGE THAT SUSTAIN THE MORAL LIFE OF OUR
TWO COUNTRIES.
- 5 -
THE EMOTIONAL BOND OF OUR PEOPLES GOES BEYOND POLITICS.
OUR STRATEGIC COOPERATION IS A SOURCE OF MUTUAL
SECURITY, AND THE UNITED STATES COMMITMENT TO THE
SECURITY OF ISRAEL REMAINS UNSHAKEABLE. WE MAY DIFFER
OVER INDIVIDUAL POLICIES, BUT NEVER OVER THIS
PRINCIPLE.
MR. PRIME MINISTER, THE GREAT UNSOLVED CHALLENGE
THAT CONCERNS US BOTH IS PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WE
KNOW PEACE IS POSSIBLE.
- 6 -
LAST MONTH, WE MARKED THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
TREATY BETWEEN ISRAEL AND EGYPT. THAT TREATY WAS THE
PRODUCT OF THE REMARKABLE COURAGE AND LEADERSHIP OF TWO
MEN. And the mediating efforts of President
Carter. &
NSC
- 7 -
THOSE QUALITIES -- COURAGE AND LEADERSHIP -- ARE NO
LESS NECESSARY TODAY IN THE EFFORT TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE
OF PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
E
TO REACH A JUST AND
PEACEFUL RESOLUTION TO THE ARAB-ISRAEL CONFLICT THAT
FULFILLS THE LEGITIMATE ASPIRATIONS OF BOTH ISRAELIS
AND PALESTINIANS ALIKE, AND BRINGS THE VIOLENCE TO AN
END
WE ALSO KNOW THERE IS MUCH MORE TO DO.
- 8 -
MR. PRIME MINISTER, THE DISCUSSIONS WE HAVE HAD -- AND
THOSE I HAD EARLIER THIS WEEK WITH PRESIDENT MUBARAK --
GIVE ME REASON TO HOPE THAT IN THE MIDDLE EAST TODAY,
THERE IS LEADERSHIP, COURAGE AND VISION, CAPABLE OF
TRANSCENDING THE HISTORIC ANIMOSITIES THAT HAVE LONG
STOOD AS OBSTACLES ON THE PATH TOWARDS PEACE.
THE UNITED STATES IS PROUD OF THE ROLE IT HAS
PLAYED IN THE SEARCH FOR PEACE. WE KNOW A PARTNERSHIP
WITH ISRAEL IN PEACE CAN WORK.
- 9 -
WE STAND READY TODAY TO TAKE ANOTHER STEP FOR THE CAUSE
OF PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
MR. PRIME MINISTER AND MRS. SHAMIR, I RAISE MY
GLASS TO THE ABIDING FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO
NATIONS, TO A JUST AND LASTING PEACE AMONG THE PEOPLES
OF THE MIDDLE EAST, AND TO LIFE.
L'CHAIM. (LA - HYUM)
НУУАМ # # #
REMARKS: TOAST IN HONOR OF PRIME MINISTER SHAMIR
STATE DINING ROOM
APRIL 6, 1989
MR. PRIME MINISTER, IT HAS BEEN MY PLEASURE TO
WELCOME YOU TO WASHINGTON, TO RENEW OUR OWN FRIENDSHIP,
AND TO REAFFIRM THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO NATIONS.
- 2 -
((THEY SAY WASHINGTON IS A TOUGH TOWN FOR
FRIENDSHIPS. You KNOW THE OLD HARRY TRUMAN LINE: IF
YOU WANT A FRIEND IN WASHINGTON -- GET A DOG.
WELL, BARBARA AND I DID ONE BETTER -- WE GOT
MILLIE, AND SHE'S ALREADY SUPPLIED A HALF-DOZEN NEW
FRIENDLY FACES IN THE WHITE HOUSE.))
WITH NO DISRESPECT FOR HARRY TRUMAN, OLD
FRIENDSHIPS ARE HONORED HERE IN WASHINGTON -- AND OURS
IS PROOF OF THAT.
- 3 -
THE VALUE OF THESE VISITS GOES BEYOND THE MEETINGS
OF STATE, TO THE EXPERIENCE WE GAIN FROM THE TIME SPENT
AMONG THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL AND AMERICA. I RECALL THE
TRIPS I'VE MADE TO YOUR COUNTRY, FIRST IN 1979, THEN IN
THE SUMMER OF 1986. I RECALL THE DEEP LONGING FOR
PEACE I FOUND ON THE PART OF THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL.
- 4 -
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR VISIT NOW, IN THE FIRST DAYS OF
MY ADMINISTRATION -- AND ALSO BECAUSE YOU SEE
WASHINGTON IN SPRINGTIME, WHICH SOME SAY IS ITS MOST
BEAUTIFUL SEASON.
THE FRIENDSHIP, THE ALLIANCE, BETWEEN THE UNITED
STATES AND ISRAEL IS STRONG AND SOLID -- BUILT UPON A
FOUNDATION OF SHARED DEMOCRATIC VALUES, OF SHARED
HISTORY AND HERITAGE THAT SUSTAIN THE MORAL LIFE OF OUR
TWO COUNTRIES.
= 5 -
THE EMOTIONAL BOND OF OUR PEOPLES GOES BEYOND POLITICS.
OUR STRATEGIC COOPERATION IS A SOURCE OF MUTUAL
SECURITY, AND THE UNITED STATES COMMITMENT TO THE
SECURITY OF ISRAEL REMAINS UNSHAKEABLE. WE MAY DIFFER
OVER INDIVIDUAL POLICIES, BUT NEVER OVER THIS
PRINCIPLE.
MR. PRIME MINISTER, THE GREAT UNSOLVED CHALLENGE
THAT CONCERNS US BOTH IS PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WE
KNOW PEACE IS POSSIBLE.
- 6 -
LAST MONTH, WE MARKED THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
TREATY BETWEEN ISRAEL AND EGYPT. THAT TREATY WAS THE
PRODUCT OF THE REMARKABLE COURAGE AND LEADERSHIP OF TWO
MEN, AND THE MEDIATING EFFORTS OF PRESIDENT CARTER.
1 I ,
THOSE QUALITIES -- - COURAGE AND LEADERSHIP -- ARE NO
LESS NECESSARY TODAY IN THE EFFORT TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE
OF PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST, -- TO REACH A JUST AND
PEACEFUL RESOLUTION TO THE ARAB-ISRAEL CONFLICT THAT
FULFILLS THE LEGITIMATE ASPIRATIONS OF BOTH ISRAELIS
AND PALESTINIANS ALIKE, AND BRINGS THE VIOLENCE TO AN
END
WE ALSO KNOW THERE IS MUCH MORE TO DO.
- 8 -
MR. PRIME MINISTER, THE DISCUSSIONS WE HAVE HAD -- AND
THOSE I HAD EARLIER THIS WEEK WITH PRESIDENT MUBARAK --
GIVE ME REASON TO HOPE THAT IN THE MIDDLE EAST TODAY,
THERE IS LEADERSHIP, COURAGE AND VISION, CAPABLE OF
TRANSCENDING THE HISTORIC ANIMOSITIES THAT HAVE LONG
STOOD AS OBSTACLES ON THE PATH TOWARDS PEACE.
THE UNITED STATES IS PROUD OF THE ROLE IT HAS
PLAYED IN THE SEARCH FOR PEACE. WE KNOW A PARTNERSHIP
WITH ISRAEL IN PEACE CAN WORK.
- 9 -
WE STAND READY TODAY TO TAKE ANOTHER STEP FOR THE CAUSE
OF PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
MR. PRIME MINISTER AND MRS. SHAMIR, I RAISE MY
GLASS TO THE ABIDING FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO
NATIONS, TO A JUST AND LASTING PEACE AMONG THE PEOPLES
OF THE MIDDLE EAST, AND TO LIFE.
L'CHAIM. (LE HYYAM)
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