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REMARKS: BIPARTISAN ACCORD
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989
2:15 P.M.
FOUR WEEKS AGO, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MANY YEARS,
THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS, THE DEMOCRATIC AND
REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE, SPOKE
WITH ONE VOICE ABOUT CENTRAL AMERICA.
- 2 -
BY SIGNING A BIPARTISAN ACCORD ON CENTRAL AMERICA,
WE JOINED HANDS FOR THE GOOD OF THAT TROUBLED REGION.
AND BY PLACING PRINCIPLE ABOVE PARTY, WE REAFFIRMED THE
CORNERSTONE OF AMERICA'S FOREIGN POLICY.
LAST WEEK, THE CONGRESS PASSED LEGISLATION TO
IMPLEMENT THIS BIPARTISAN ACCORD. AND, TODAY, I AM
PROUD TO SIGN THIS LEGISLATION.
- 3 -
MY FRIENDS, YOU HAVE SHOWN THAT BIPARTISANSHIP
WORKS. AND I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ACTING QUICKLY,
HONORABLY, AND IN THE NATIONAL INTEREST.
OUR OBJECTIVE IN CENTRAL AMERICA IS A DEMOCRATIC
NICARAGUA WHICH DOES NOT SUBVERT OR THREATEN ITS
NEIGHBORS AND WHOSE PEOPLE ENJOY THE SOCIAL AND
ECONOMIC FRUITS OF A FREE SOCIETY.
&
- 4 -
OUR CONTINUED ASSISTANCE TO THE NICARAGUAN RESISTANCE
REPRESENTS THE COMMITMENT OF THE UNITED STATES BOTH TO
SUPPORT THE ESQUIPULAS ((EH-SKI-POO-LAS)) PEACE PROCESS
AND TO SUSTAIN THOSE WHO STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM AND
DEMOCRACY.
- 5 -
UNDER THE ESQUIPULAS ACCORD, INSURGENT FORCES HAVE
THE RIGHT TO REINTEGRATE INTO THEIR HOMELAND UNDER
SAFE, DEMOCRATIC CONDITIONS WITH FULL CIVIL AND
POLITICAL RIGHTS. THAT IS THE DESIRE OF THE NICARAGUAN
RESISTANCE. AND WE WILL SUPPORT IT THROUGH CONCERTED
DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS TO REINFORCE THIS REGIONAL
AGREEMENT.
- 6 -
HERE, IN PARTICULAR, LET ME THANK THE CONGRESS.
FOR BY SUPPORTING MY REQUEST FOR CONTINUED ASSISTANCE
AT CURRENT LEVELS THROUGH THE ELECTIONS IN NICARAGUA,
SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 28, 1990, YOU HAVE REAFFIRMED
THE WILL OF THIS GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE PEACE AND FREEDOM
IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
- 7 -
THE SUCCESS OF THE CENTRAL AMERICAN PEACE PROCESS
AND THE PROSPECTS OF NATIONAL RECONCILIATION IN
NICARAGUA DEPEND ON FULL AND HONEST SANDINISTA
COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR REPEATED PLEDGES OF DEMOCRACY AND
FREEDOM. WE HAVE YET TO SEE GENUINE SANDINISTA
COMPLIANCE; THUS FAR, THEY HAVE REFUSED TO NEGOTIATE
WITH THE OPPOSITION REGARDING THE NECESSARY CONDITIONS
FOR FAIR ELECTIONS.
- 8 -
IT IS CLEAR THAT CLOSE INTERNATIONAL SCRUTINY AND
SUSTAINED PRESSURE WILL BE CRITICAL TO INDUCE
SANDINISTA COMPLIANCE. IT IS ALSO CLEAR THAT THE
SOVIET UNION MUST MATCH ITS RHETORICAL SUPPORT FOR THE
PEACE PROCESS WITH CONCRETE ACTION TO HALT MILITARY
AID, TO END SUBVERSION IN THE REGION, AND TO PROMOTE
GENUINE DEMOCRACY IN NICARAGUA.
- 9 -
IT IS FITTING TO RECALL WHAT FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT
SAID WHEN HE ADDRESSED THE NATION IN 1940: "TODAY WE
SEEK A MORAL BASIS FOR PEACE
IT CANNOT BE A
LASTING PEACE IF THE FRUIT OF IT IS OPPRESSION, OR
STARVATION, OR CRUELTY, OR HUMAN LIFE DOMINATED BY
ARMED CAMPS."
OUR ACCORD ENVISIONS A DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL AMERICA,
AND A MORE JUST AND TRANQUIL HEMISPHERE.
- 10 -
ABOVE ALL, IT POINTS US TOWARD THE FUTURE -- FOR
AMERICA, AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF CENTRAL AMERICA.
So, LET US SEIZE THE MOMENT. THANK YOU, AND
GOD BLESS YOU. AND NOW, IT IS MY PLEASURE TO SIGN
LEGISLATION IMPLEMENTING THE BIPARTISAN ACCORD ON
CENTRAL AMERICA.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
CURT SMITH
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
SUBJECT:
SIGNING CEREMONY -- BIPARTISAN ACCORD ON CENTRAL
AMERICA
I. SUMMARY
The attached remarks discuss the legislation, which you are
to sign tomorrow in a Rose Garden ceremony, to implement the
Bipartisan Accord on Central America. About 25 Members of
Congress will be in the audience, along with 80-100
congressional staff, State Department officials, and members
of the public with an interest in Central America.
II. DISCUSSION
The text focuses on our objective in that region -- "a
democratic Nicaragua which does not subvert or threaten its
neighbors" -- and references it to the Esquipulas Accord.
The remarks, in particular, discuss America's continuing aid
to the Nicaraguan Resistance, and challenge the Sandinista
government to uphold its pledges of democracy and freedom.
They also call upon the Soviet Union to help in the peace
process.
(Smith/Simon)
4/17/89; 7 pm
Draft 2
CENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BIPARTISAN ACCORD
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989
2:15 p.m.
Four weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the
President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central
America.
By signing a Bipartisan Accord on Central America, we joined
hands for the good of that troubled region. And by placing
principle above party, we reaffirmed the cornerstone of America's
foreign policy.
Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement this
Bipartisan Accord. And, today, I am proud to sign this
legislation.
My friends, you have shown that bipartisanship works. And
I want to thank you for acting quickly, honorably, and in the
national interest.
Our objective in Central America is a democratic Nicaragua
which does not subvert or threaten its neighbors and whose people
enjoy the social and economic fruits of a free society. Our
continued assistance to the Nicaraguan Resistance represents the
commitment of the United States both to support the Esquipulas
((Eh-ski-POO-las)) peace process and to sustain those who
struggle for freedom and democracy.
2
Under the Esquipulas Accord, insurgent forces have the right
to reintegrate into their homeland under safe, democratic
conditions with full civil and political rights. That is the
desire of the Nicaraguan resistance. And we will support it
through concerted diplomatic efforts to reinforce this regional
agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua, scheduled for February 28,
1990, you have reaffirmed the will of this government to ensure
peace and freedom in Central America.
The success of the Central American peace process and the
prospects of national reconciliation in Nicaragua depend on full
and honest Sandinista compliance with their repeated pledges of
democracy and freedom. We have yet to see genuine Sandinista
compliance; thus far, they have refused to negotiate with the
opposition regarding the necessary conditions for fair elections.
It is clear that close international scrutiny and sustained
pressure will be critical to induce Sandinista compliance. It is
also clear that the Soviet Union must match its rhetorical
support for the peace process with concrete action to halt
military aid, to end subversion in the region, and to promote
genuine democracy in Nicaragua.
3
It is fitting to recall what Franklin Roosevelt said when he
addressed the nation in 1940: "Today we seek a moral basis for
peace
It cannot be a lasting peace if the fruit of it is
oppression, or starvation, or cruelty, or human life dominated by
armed camps."
Our accord envisions a democratic Central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere. Above all, it points us
toward the future -- for America, and for the people of Central
America.
So, let us seize the moment. Thank you, and God bless you.
And now, it is my pleasure to sign legislation implementing the
Bipartisan Accord on Central America.
# # #
02/001
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/17/89
----
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING CEREMONY/BIPARTISAN ACCORD
SUBJECT:
(04/17 7:00 p.m. Draft 2)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
A
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
P
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
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1989
IS89 APR 17 PM 8: 15
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
CURT SMITH
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
SUBJECT:
SIGNING CEREMONY -- BIPARTISAN ACCORD ON CENTRAL
AMERICA
I. SUMMARY
The attached remarks discuss the legislation, which you are
to sign tomorrow in a Rose Garden ceremony, to implement the
Bipartisan Accord on Central America. About 25 Members of
Congress will be in the audience, along with 80-100
congressional staff, State Department officials, and members
of the public with an interest in Central America.
II. DISCUSSION
The text focuses on our objective in that region -- "a
democratic Nicaragua which does not subvert or threaten its
neighbors" -- and references it to the Esquipulas Accord.
The remarks, in particular, discuss America's continuing aid
to the Nicaraguan Resistance, and challenge the Sandinista
government to uphold its pledges of democracy and freedom.
They also call upon the Soviet Union to help in the peace
process.
(Smith/Simon)
4/17/89; 7 pm
Draft 2
CENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BIPARTISAN ACCORD
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989
2:15 p.m.
Four weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the
President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central
America.
By signing a Bipartisan Accord on Central America, we joined
hands for the good of that troubled region. And by placing
principle above party, we reaffirmed the cornerstone of America's
foreign policy.
Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement this
Bipartisan Accord. And, today, I am proud to sign this
legislation.
My friends, you have shown that bipartisanship works. And
I want to thank you for acting quickly, honorably, and in the
national interest.
Our objective in Central America is a democratic Nicaragua
which does not subvert or threaten its neighbors and whose people
enjoy the social and economic fruits of a free society. Our
continued assistance to the Nicaraguan Resistance represents the
commitment of the United States both to support the Esquipulas
((Eh-ski-POO-las)) peace process and to sustain those who
struggle for freedom and democracy.
2
Under the Esquipulas Accord, insurgent forces have the right
to reintegrate into their homeland under safe, democratic
conditions with full civil and political rights. That is the
desire of the Nicaraguan resistance. And we will support it
through concerted diplomatic efforts to reinforce this regional
agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua, scheduled for February 28,
1990, you have reaffirmed the will of this government to ensure
peace and freedom in Central America.
The success of the Central American peace process and the
prospects of national reconciliation in Nicaragua depend on full
and honest Sandinista compliance with their repeated pledges of
democracy and freedom. We have yet to see genuine Sandinista
compliance; thus far, they have refused to negotiate with the
opposition regarding the necessary conditions for fair elections.
It is clear that close international scrutiny and sustained
pressure will be critical to induce Sandinista compliance. It is
also clear that the Soviet Union must match its rhetorical
support for the peace process with concrete action to halt
military aid, to end subversion in the region, and to promote
genuine democracy in Nicaragua.
3
It is fitting to recall what Franklin Roosevelt said when he
addressed the nation in 1940: "Today we seek a moral basis for
peace
It cannot be a lasting peace if the fruit of it is
oppression, or starvation, or cruelty, or human life dominated by
armed camps."
Our accord envisions a democratic Central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere. Above all, it points us
toward the future -- for America, and for the people of Central
America.
So, let us seize the moment. Thank you, and God bless you.
And now, it is my pleasure to sign legislation implementing the
Bipartisan Accord on Central America.
# # #
Document No.
27001SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/15/89
4/17/89 NOON
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
BI-PARTISAN ACCORD ON CENTAL AMERICA
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE n/c
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT coming
PORTER N/C
DARMAN nocomment no
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON n/c
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, April 17,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Simon)
April 14, 1989
1989 APR 15 Pil 2: 14
Draft One
CENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BI-PARTISAN ACCORD
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989
Three weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the
President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central
America.
By signing a Bi-Partisan Accord on Central America, we
joined hands for the good of that troubled region. And by
placing principle above party, we reaffirmed the cornerstone of
America's foreign policy.
Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement this
Bi Partisan Accord. And, today, I am proud to sign this
legislation.
My friends, you have shown that bi-partisanship works. And
I want to thank you for acting quickly, honorably, and in the
national interest.
democratic
objective in Central lumerica is a demonstrative
Our Bi-Partisan Accord outlines U.S. policy toward Central
Nicaragua which does not subject or threaten 15 neighbors
America. And it supports the same goals as the people of Central
and whose people enjoy the Social and economic Sveets
America: Democracy, security, and peace. These goals are
of a free.
our ontinued assistance to the Nicarasuan Resistance
embodied in the Esquipulas Accord. And to reach them, we must
represent the COMMITMENT OF THE UNITED STATES DOTH TO support
work together with Latin American democratic leaders, with the
the ESQUIPULAS peace processand to sustain those who
support of our allies.
struggletn Freedomand democracy.
under
The Esquipulas Accord, and our Bi-Partisan Accord, insist
that insurgent forces have the right to reintegrate into their
homeland under safe, democratic conditions with full civil and
political rights. That is the desire of the Nicaraguan
resistance. And we will support it through concerted diplomatic
effort to reinforce this regional agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua scheduled for February 28,
1990, you have reaffirmed the will of this government to ensure
peace and freedom in Central America.
The Esquipulas Accord requires open and honest elections.
We will be watching the Sandinista government to make sure that
it complies. If it does, Nicaraguans will decide their own
future -- freely, democratically. If not -- if its government
mocks the promises it first made in 1979 -- its hypocrisy will
outrage the world.
meert A
It is fitting to recall the what Franklin Roosevelt said
when he addressed the nation in 1940: "Today we seek a moral
basis for peace
It cannot be a lasting peace if the fruit of
it is oppression, or starvation, or cruelty, or human life
dominated by armed camps."
Our accord envisions a democratic central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere. It says: Let us use
resources for homes and hospitals, not for military defense.
Above all, it points us toward the future -- for America, and for
the people of Central America.
The legacy of peacemaker is a noble calling. So, let us
seize the moment. Thank you, and God bless you. And now, it is
my pleasure to sign legislation implementing the Bi-Partisan
Accord on Central America.
# # #
Document No.
27001SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/15/89
4/17/89 NOON
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
BI-PARTISAN ACCORD ON CENTAL AMERICA
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, April 17,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Simon)
4/17/89; 6 pm
Draft 2
CENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BIPARTISAN ACCORD
ROSE GARDEN
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989
2:15 p.m.
Four weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the
President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central
America.
By signing a Bipartisan Accord on Central America, we joined
hands for the good of that troubled region. And by placing
principle above party, we reaffirmed the cornerstone of America's
foreign policy.
Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement this
Bipartisan Accord. And, today, I am proud to sign this
legislation.
My friends, you have shown that bipartisanship works. And
I want to thank you for acting quickly, honorably, and in the
national interest.
2
Our objective in Central America is a democratic Nicaragua
which does not subvert or threaten its neighbors and whose people
enjoy the social and economic fruits of a free society. Our
continued assistance to the Nicaraguan Resistance represents the
commitment of the United States both to support the Esquipulas
((Eh-ski-P0O-las)) peace process and to sustain those who
struggle for freedom and democracy.
Under the Esquipulas Accord, insurgent forces have the right
to reintegrate into their homeland under safe, democratic
conditions with full civil and political rights. That is the
desire of the Nicaraguan resistance. And we will support it
through concerted diplomatic effort to reinforce this regional
agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua scheduled for February 28,
1990, you have reaffirmed the will of this government to ensure
peace and freedom in Central America.
The success of the Central American peace process and the
prospects of national reconciliation in Nicaragua depend on full
and honest Sandinista compliance with their repeated pledges of
democracy and freedom. We have yet to see genuine Sandinista
3
compliance; thus far, they have refused to negotiate with the
opposition regarding the necessary conditions for fair elections.
It is clear that close international scrutiny and sustained
pressure will be critical to induce Sandinista compliance. It is
also clear that the Soviet Union must match its rhetorical
support for the peace process with concrete action to halt
military aid, to end subversion in the region, and to promote
genuine democracy in Nicaragua.
It is fitting to recall what Franklin Roosevelt said when he
addressed the nation in 1940: "Today we seek a moral basis for
peace
It cannot be a lasting peace if the fruit of it is
oppression, or starvation, or cruelty, or human life dominated by
armed camps."
Our accord envisions a democratic Central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere. Let us use resources for
homes and hospitals, not for military defense. Above all, it
points us toward the future -- for America, and for the people of
Central America.
So, let us seize the moment. Thank you, and God bless you.
And now, it is my pleasure to sign legislation implementing the
Bipartisan Accord on Central America.
# # #
Document No.
27001SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/15/89
4/17/89 NOON
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
BI-PARTISAN ACCORD ON CENTAL AMERICA
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, April 17,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No comment
4/17/89
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Simon)
April 14, 1989
APR
Draft One
CENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BI-PARTISAN ACCORD
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989
Three weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the
President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central
America.
By signing a Bi-Partisan Accord on Central America, we
joined hands for the good of that troubled region. And by
placing principle above party, we reaffirmed the cornerstone of
America's foreign policy.
Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement this
Bi-Partisan Accord. And, today, I am proud to sign this
legislation.
My friends, you have shown that bi-partisanship works. And
I want to thank you for acting quickly, honorably, and in the
national interest.
Our Bi-Partisan Accord outlines U.S. policy toward Central
America. And it supports the same goals as the people of Central
America: Democracy, security, and peace. These goals are
embodied in the Esquipulas Accord. And to reach them, we must
work together with Latin American democratic leaders, with the
support of our allies.
The Esquipulas Accord, and our Bi-Partisan Accord, insist
that insurgent forces have the right to reintegrate into their
homeland under safe, democratic conditions with full civil and
political rights. That is the desire of the Nicaraguan
resistance. And we will support it through concerted diplomatic
effort to reinforce this regional agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua scheduled for February 28,
1990, you have reaffirmed the will of this government to ensure
peace and freedom in Central America.
The Esquipulas Accord requires open and honest elections.
We will be watching the Sandinista government to make sure that
it complies. If it does, Nicaraguans will decide their own
future -- freely, democratically. If not -- if its government
mocks the promises it first made in 1979 -- its hypocrisy will
outrage the world.
It is fitting to recall the what Franklin Roosevelt said
when he addressed the nation in 1940: "Today we seek a moral
basis for peace
It cannot be a lasting peace if the fruit of
it is oppression, or starvation, or cruelty, or human life
dominated by armed camps. "
Our accord envisions a democratic central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere. It says: Let us use
resources for homes and hospitals, not for military defense.
Above all, it points us toward the future -- for America, and for
the people of Central America.
The legacy of peacemaker is a noble calling. So, let us
seize the moment. Thank you, and God bless you. And now, it is
my pleasure to sign legislation implementing the Bi-Partisan
Accord on Central America.
#
#
#
(Smith/Simon)
April 14, 1989
1930 APR 15 Fil 2:
Draft One
CENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BI PARTISAN ACCORD
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989
Three weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the
President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central
America.
By signing a Bi -Partisan Accord on Central America, we
X
joined hands for the good of that troubled region. And by
placing principle above party, we reaffirmed the cornerstone of
America's foreign policy.
La: Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement this
Bi, Partisan Accord. And, today, I am proud to sign this
legislation.
My friends, you have shown that bi partisanship works. And
I want to thank you for acting quickly, honorably, and in the
national interest.
Our objective in Central America is a democratic
Our Bi Partisan Accord outlines U.S. policy toward Central
Nicaragua which does not subrert or Threaten its neighbors
America. And it supports the same goals as the people of Central
and whose people enjoy the social and economic fruits of a
America: Democracy, security, and peace. These goals are
free society.
our continued assistance to the Nicaraguan Resistance
embodied in the Esquipulas Accord. And to reach them, we must
represents the commitment of The United States both to support
work together with Latin American democratic leaders, with the
support of our allies
the Esquipulas peace process and to sustain those who struggle
for freedom and democracy.
under
The Esquipulas Accord, [and our Bi Partisan Accord, insist
^
that
insurgent forces have the right to reintegrate into their
homeland under safe, democratic conditions with full civil and
political rights. That is the desire of the Nicaraguan
resistance. And we will support it through concerted diplomatic
effort to reinforce this regional agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua scheduled for February 28,
1990, you have reaffirmed the will of this government to ensure
peace and freedom in Central America.
The Esquipulas Accord requires open and honest elections.
We will be watching the Sandinista government to make sure that
it complies. If it does, Nicaraguans will decide their own
future -- freely, democratically If not if its government
mocks the promises it first made in 1979 -- its hypocrisy will
outrage the world.
The success of the Central American peace process and the
month
prospects of national reconciliation in Nicaragua depend on full
and honest Sandinista compliance with their repeated pledges of
democracy and freedom. We have yet to see genuine Sandinista
compliance; thus far, they have refused to negotiate with the
opposition regarding the necessary conditions for fair elections.
It is clear that close international scrutiny and sustained
pressure will be critical to induce Sandinista compliance. It is
also clear that the Soviet Union must match its rhetorical
support for the peace process with concrete action to halt
military aid, to end subversion in the region, and to promote
genuine democracy in Nicaragua.
It is fitting to recall the what Franklin Roosevelt said
when he addressed the nation in 1940: "Today we seek a moral
basis for peace
It cannot be a lasting peace if the fruit of
it is oppression, or starvation, or cruelty, or human life
dominated by armed camps. M
Our accord envisions a democratic central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere.
It
says:
Let
us
use
resources for homes and hospitals, not for military defense.
Above all.) it points us toward the future -- for America, and for
the people of Central America.
(The legacy of peacemaker is a noble calling.] So, let us
seize the moment. Thank you, and God bless you. And now, it is
my pleasure to sign legislation implementing the Bi T Partisan
Accord on Central America.
# # #
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
2702
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
April 17, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT Rffor
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks at the Signing Ceremony
for the Bill Authorizing Humanitarian Aid to the
Nicaraguan Resistance
The NSC staff concurs with the draft Presidential remarks at
Tab A with the changes noted.
Attachment
Tab A
Text of, Speech with Annotated Changes
CC: James Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 16, 1989
Memorandum to Chriss Winston
RBP
byll
From:
Roger B. Porter
Jim Pinkerton De
Re:
Comments on Central America, USDA, and Tennessee
drafts
We have no comments on the Central America draft.
Our comments on the USDA draft are as follows:
First, will everyone in the audience know what "GATT" is?
There might be some benefit to providing more of a transition
from the 2nd and 3rd grafs on the first page.
Second, in the 4th graf on p.1, we suggest replacing
"tricks" with "devices. On the first line of the next graf down,
we would delete "any." We don't need to gratuitously tie our
hands on these sensitive policy questions.
Third, we would delete the graf that starts on the bottom of
p. 2 on the budget. The fact is that agriculture programs will
get less as a result of the budget agreement. Most farmers will
know this, and therefore our point about "three to four times
higher" is nothing to brag about. The budget will probably come
up in the Q and A session. That's the right time to use these
statistics. As a substitute for this graf, we would restate the
good news that we have to announce: the opening up of foreign
markets, the new rural task force, and the advance deficiency
payments.
We are very impressed with the Tennessee draft. The
richness of detail will impress the audience, not to mention the
team. The penultimate graf generates real emotion. Our only
comment: the President may need help on the pronunciation of the
surname "Hawhee" at the top of pg. 3.
#
CC: Bill Roper
John Gardner
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Signing Statement: Bipartisan Accord
on Central America
Pursuant to your request, Counsel's Office has reviewed the
above-referenced matter. Counsel's Office recommends that the
sentence on page 3, paragraph 2, reading "It says: Let us use
resources for homes and hospitals, not military defense" be
deleted, as the Bipartisan Accord does not say this.
Counsel's Office has no other legal objections to the statement
as drafted.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No.
27001SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/15/89
4/17/89 NOON
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
BI-PARTISAN ACCORD ON CENTAL AMERICA
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 to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, April 17,
1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
All minorment a $40
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
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April 14, 1989
1989 APR 15 Pil 2: 14
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CENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BI-PARTISAN ACCORD
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989
Three weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the
President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central
America.
By signing a Bi-Partisan Accord on Central America, we
joined hands for the good of that troubled region. And by
placing principle above party, we reaffirmed the cornerstone of
America's foreign policy.
Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement this
Bi-Partisan Accord. And, today, I am proud to sign this
legislation.
My friends, you have shown that bi-partisanship works. And
I want to thank you for acting quickly, honorably, and in the
national interest.
Our Bi-Partisan Accord outlines U.S. policy toward Central
do
America. And it supports the same goals as the people of Central
America: Democracy, security, and peace. These goals are
embodied in the Esquipulas Accord. And to reach them, we must
work together with Latin American democratic leaders, with the
support of our allies.
The Esquipulas Accord, and our Bi-Partisan Accord, insist
that insurgent forces have the right to reintegrate into their
homeland under safe, democratic conditions with full civil and
political rights. That is the desire of the Nicaraguan
resistance. And we will support it through concerted diplomatic
effort to reinforce this regional agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua scheduled for February 28,
1990, you have reaffirmed the will of this government to ensure
peace and freedom in Central America.
The Esquipulas Accord requires open and honest elections.
We will be watching the Sandinista government to make sure that
it complies. If it does, Nicaraguans will decide their own
future -- freely, democratically. If not -- if its government
mocks the promises it first made in 1979 -- its hypocrisy will
outrage the world.
It is fitting to recall the what Franklin Roosevelt said
when he addressed the nation in 1940: "Today we seek a moral
basis for peace
It cannot be a lasting peace if the fruit of
it is oppression, or starvation, or cruelty, or human life
dominated by armed camps."
Our accord envisions a democratic central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere. It says: Let us use
resources for homes and hospitals, not for military defense.
Above all, it points us toward the future -- for America, and for
the people of Central America.
The legacy of peacemaker is a noble calling. So, let us
seize the moment. Thank you, and God bless you. And now, it is
my pleasure to sign legislation implementing the Bi-Partisan
Accord on Central America.
#
#
#
(Smith/Simon)
April 14, 1989
Draft One
CENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BI-PARTISAN ACCORD
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989
Three weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the
President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central
America.
By signing a Bi-Partisan Accord on Central America, we
joined hands for the good of that troubled region. And by
placing principle above party, we reaffirmed the cornerstone of
America's foreign policy.
Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement this
Bi-Partisan Accord. And, today, I am proud to sign this
legislation.
My friends, you have shown that bi-partisanship works. And
I want to thank you for acting quickly, honorably, and in the
national interest.
Our Bi-Partisan Accord outlines U.S. policy toward Central
America. And it supports the same goals as the people of Central
America: Democracy, security, and peace. These goals are
embodied in the Esquipulas Accord. And to reach them, we must
work together with Latin American democratic leaders, with the
support of our allies.
The Esquipulas Accord, and our Bi-Partisan Accord, insist
that insurgent forces have the right to reintegrate into their
homeland under safe, democratic conditions with full civil and
political rights. That is the desire of the Nicaraguan
resistance. And we will support it through concerted diplomatic
effort to reinforce this regional agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua scheduled for February 28,
1990, you have reaffirmed the will of this government to ensure
peace and freedom in Central America.
The Esquipulas Accord requires open and honest elections.
We will be watching the Sandinista government to make sure that
it complies. If it does, Nicaraguans will decide their own
future -- freely, democratically. If not -- if its government
mocks the promises it first made in 1979 -- its hypocrisy will
outrage the world.
It is fitting to recall the what Franklin Roosevelt said
when he addressed the nation in 1940: "Today we seek a moral
basis for peace
It cannot be a lasting peace if the fruit of
it is oppression, or starvation, or cruelty, or human life
dominated by armed camps. "
Our accord envisions a democratic central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere. It says: Let us use
resources for homes and hospitals, not for military defense.
Above all, it points us toward the future -- for America, and for
the people of Central America.
The legacy of peacemaker is a noble calling. So, let us
seize the moment. Thank you, and God bless you. And now, it is
my pleasure to sign legislation implementing the Bi-Partisan
Accord on Central America.
#
#
#
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(Smith/Simon)
April 14, 1989
Draft One
1989 APR 15 PM 2: 14
CENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BI-PARTISAN ACCORD
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1989
Three weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the
President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central
America.
By signing a Bi-Partisan Accord on Central America, we
joined hands for the good of that troubled region. And by
placing principle above party, we reaffirmed the cornerstone of
America's foreign policy.
Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement this
Bi-Partisan Accord. And, today, I am proud to sign this
legislation.
My friends, you have shown that bi-partisanship works. And
I want to thank you for acting quickly, honorably, and in the
national interest.
Our Bi-Partisan Accord outlines U.S. policy toward Central
America. And it supports the same goals as the people of Central
America: Democracy, security, and peace. These goals are
no Comments
embodied in the Esquipulas Accord. And to reach them, we must
work together with Latin American democratic leaders, with the
support of our allies.
The Esquipulas Accord, and our Bi-Partisan Accord, insist
that insurgent forces have the right to reintegrate into their
homeland under safe, democratic conditions with full civil and
political rights. That is the desire of the Nicaraguan
resistance. And we will support it through concerted diplomatic
effort to reinforce this regional agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua scheduled for February 28,
1990, you have reaffirmed the will of this government to ensure
peace and freedom in Central America.
The Esquipulas Accord requires open and honest elections.
We will be watching the Sandinista government to make sure that
it complies. If it does, Nicaraguans will decide their own
future -- freely, democratically. If not -- if its government
mocks the promises it first made in 1979 -- its hypocrisy will
outrage the world.
It is fitting to recall the what Franklin Roosevelt said
when he addressed the nation in 1940: "Today we seek a moral
basis for peace
It cannot be a lasting peace if the fruit of
it is oppression, or starvation, or cruelty, or human life
dominated by armed camps. "
Our accord envisions a democratic central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere. It says: Let us use
resources for homes and hospitals, not for military defense.
Above all, it points us toward the future -- for America, and for
the people of Central America.
The legacy of peacemaker is a noble calling. So, let us
seize the moment. Thank you, and God bless you. And now, it is
my pleasure to sign legislation implementing the Bi-Partisan
Accord on Central America.
# # #
(Smith/Simon)
April 14, 1989
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CENT
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: BI-PARTISAN ACCORD
WASHINGTON, D.C.
APRIL 18, 1989
Three weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the
President and Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership
in the House and Senate, spoke with one voice about Central
America.
By signing a Bi-Partisan Accord on Central America, we
joined hands for the good of that troubled region. And by
placing principle above party, we reaffirmed the cornerstone of
America's foreign policy.
Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement this
Bi-Partisan Accord. And, today, flanked by Americans of decency
and good will, I am proud to sign this legislation.
Thomas Jefferson said, "We are all Republicans -- we are all
Federalists." Well, last week the Congress said that we are all
Republicans ----- we are all Democrats. My friends, you have shown
that bi-partisanship works. And I want to thank you for acting
quickly, honorably, and in the national interest.
-2-
Our Bi-Partisan Accord outlines U.S. policy toward Central
America. And it supports the same goals as the people of Central
America: Democracy, security, and peace. These goals are
embodied in the Esquipulas Accord. And to reach them, we must
work together with Latin American democratic leaders, with the
allus
support of our European friends.
The Esquipulas Accord, and our Bi-Partisan Accord, insist
that insurgent forces have the right to reintegrate into their
homeland under safe, democratic conditions with full civil and
political rights. That is the desire of the Nicaraguan
resistance. And we will support it through concerted diplomatic
effort to reinforce this regional agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua scheduled for February 28,
no one con Cloubt the will af this government to ensure
1990, you have said "Yes" to democracy.
seace and frudom in
this region.
The Esquipulas Accord requires open and honest elections.
We will be watching the Sandinista government to make sure that
it complies. If it does, Nicaraguans will decide their own
future -- freely, democratically. If not -- if its government
mocks the promises it first made in 1979 -- its hypocrisy will
outrage the world.
-3-
Forty-five years ago, Franklin Roosevelt observed that,
"Peace, like war, can succeed only where there is a will to
enforce it, and where there is available power to enforce it." =
My friends, to Cuba, to the Soviet Union, and to all
nations who wish us well or ill, the Bi-Partisan Accord on
Central America proclaims: You already know of America's power.
But let no one doubt our will.
This
Our accord envisions a democratic central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere. It says: Let us build homes
and hospitals, not tools of terror. Above all, it points us
toward the future --- for America, and for the people of Central
America.
The legacy of peacemaker is a noble calling. So, let us
seize the moment. Thank you, and God bless you. And now, it is
my pleasure to sign legislation implementing the Bi-Partisan
Accord on Central America.
# # # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 18, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT SIGNING CEREMONY
FOR CENTRAL AMERICAN BIPARTISAN AGREEMENT
The Rose Garden
2:18 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Please be seated. And distinguished
leaders of the Congress here today, my thanks for joining us. Four
weeks ago, for the first time in many years, the President and
Congress, the Democratic and Republican leadership in the House and
Senate, spoke with one voice about Central America. And by signing a
bipartisan accord on Central America, we joined hands for the good of
that troubled region. And by placing principle above party, we
reaffirmed the cornerstone of America's foreign policy.
Last week, the Congress passed legislation to implement
the bipartisan accord. And, today, I am very proud to sign this
legislation. My friends, you've shown that bipartisanship works.
And I want to thank you for acting quickly, honorably, and in the
national interest.
Our objective in Central America is a democratic
Nicaragua which does not subvert or threaten its neighbors and whose
people enjoy the social and economic fruits of a free society.
Our continued assistance to the Nicaraguan resistance
represents the commitment of the United States both to Esquipulas --
the peace process -- and to sustain those who struggle for freedom
and democracy.
Under the Esquipulas Accord, insurgent forces have the
right to reintegrate into their homeland under safe, democratic
conditions with full civil and political rights. And that's the
desire of the Nicaraguan resistance. And we will support it through
concerted diplomatic efforts to reinforce this regional agreement.
Here, in particular, let me thank the Congress. For, by
supporting my request for continued assistance at current levels
through the elections in Nicaragua, scheduled now for February 28,
1990, you have reaffirmed the will of this government to ensure peace
and freedom in Central America.
The success of the Central American peace process and the
prospects of national reconciliation in Nicaragua depend on full and
honest Sandinista compliance with their repeated pledges of democracy
and freedom. We've yet to see genuine Sandinista compliance; thus
far, they've refused to negotiate with the opposition regarding the
necessary conditions for fair elections.
- 2 -
armed camps. "
Our accord envisions a democratic Central America, and a
more just and tranquil hemisphere. And above all, it points us
toward the future -- for America, and for the people of Central
America.
So, let us seize the moment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and
Mr. Majority Leader, Minority Leaders, distinguished members of the
Congress, and thank all of you for being here. And now, it's my
pleasure to sign the legislation implementing the Bipartisan Accord
on Central America. Thank you all. (Applause.)
(The Accord is signed.)
END
2:23 P.M. EDT
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The White House
Office of Public Affairs
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 14, 1989
MEMO FOR: AGENCY PUBLIC AFFAIRS HEADS
FROM: CHRISS WINSTON cw
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR
COMMUNICATIONS
SUBJECT: BIPARTISAN BUDGET AGREEMENT
Attached you will find remarks by the President and
Congressional Leaders regarding the bipartisan budget
agreement, announced this morning at a press conference
held at the White House. A copy of the budget
agreement is also included.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have any
questions, please contact Holly Williamson, Interagency
Liaison, at 456-2245.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 14, 1989
In March 1989, the President, the Speaker of the House, the
Majority Leaders of the Senate and House, the Republican Leaders
of the Senate and House, joined by the Chairmen and Ranking
Republican Members of the Appropriations, Ways and Means,
Finance, and Budget Committees, and by the Secretary of the
Treasury, the Chief of Staff to the President, and the Director
of the Office of Management and Budget, concurred in a
recommendation to establish a special budget negotiating group.
The group was charged to explore the possibility of reaching an
agreement on a budget framework for fiscal year 1990, and to
report upon its progress to the President and the Joint
Leadership of Congress. The group was composed of the Chairmen
and Ranking Republican Members of the Senate and House Budget
Committees, the Majority Leader of the House, the Secretary of
the Treasury, and the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget. The attached agreement is the product of that
negotiating group, as developed in accordance with the guidance
of the Leadership Group.
# # #
April 14, 1989
BIPARTISAN BUDGET AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT
AND
THE JOINT LEADERSHIP OF CONGRESS
1.
The elements of this agreement provide for deficit reduction
amounts that, for fiscal year 1990, are currently estimated
to meet the deficit target of the Balanced Budget and Emer-
gency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act of 1987.
2.
The budget framework is approved by the President, the
Speaker, and the Majority and Republican Leadership of
Congress.
3.
The President and the Leadership of Congress will carry out
this agreement.
4.
The following procedures will be utilized to implement this
agreement: Congressional implementation will follow, as
much as possible, the regular budget and legislative proce-
dures. The House and Senate Budget Committees will each
report a concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year
1990 consistent with this budget agreement. The budget res-
olution will contain reconciliation instructions and 302 (a)
allocations consistent with this budget agreement. The
House and Senate Committees with jurisdiction over matters
necessary to implement the agreement will be responsible for
developing 302(b) allocations, legislation, and budget lev-
els consistent with this budget agreement. Regular House
and Senate procedures applicable to the consideration of
budget resolutions, appropriations bills, reconciliation
legislation, and other measures will apply.
5.
Congress shall present the revenue portion of the reconcili-
ation bill to the President at the same time as the spending
reduction provisions of the reconciliation bill.
6.
Agreed-upon fiscal year 1990 budget levels are as follows
for each of the three discretionary appropriations
categories:
(in billions of dollars) *
Category
BA
O
Domestic
$157.5
$181.3
Defense (050)
305.5
299.2
International Affairs
19.0
17.0
*
Congressional enforcement of these discretionary levels in
the legislative process will be based on CBO scoring.
Functional total includes mandatory spending.
BIPARTISAN BUDGET AGREEMENT
Page 2
April 14, 1989
7.
The Budget Committees, CBO, and OMB shall use the "Score-
keeping Guidelines for the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of
April 14, 1989," and shall work together to resolve any new
scorekeeping issues that may arise.
8.
Within the domestic discretionary amount, the budget resolu-
tion will provide sufficient funding for subsidized housing
contract renewals (without prejudice to the form or length
of such renewals).
9.
Deficit reduction to be implemented in accordance with this
agreement is specified in the attached "Deficit Reduction
Plan." For both budget scorekeeping and Gramm-Rudman-
Hollings, final scoring will necessarily depend on the
review of legislation by the scorekeepers, as provided in
the Congressional Budget Act and Gramm-Rudman-Hollings.
10. The specific measures composing the governmental receipts
figure will be determined through the regular legislative
and Constitutional process. Agreements reached between the
Administration and the Congressional tax-writing committees
on revenue legislation reconciled pursuant to this agreement
will be advanced legislatively when supported by the Presi-
dent of the United States.
11. Neither the Congress nor the President shall initiate sup-
plementals except in the case of dire emergency. When the
Executive Branch makes such a request, it shall be accom-
panied by a presidentially-transmitted budget amendment to
Congress.
12. Both the President and the Congress have addressed the need
for additional domestic discretionary spending priorities
for the fiscal year 1990 budget. It is agreed that any
funding of priorities will be within the domestic spending
levels set forth in paragraph 6 of this agreement.
13. The President and the Congressional Leadership will continue
to consult closely to seek opportunities for further deficit
reduction and to explore policy and process changes which
would reduce the deficit to meet the deficit targets of the
Gramm-Rudman-Hollings law and balance the Federal budget by
fiscal year 1993. In order to facilitate progress toward
that objective, the bipartisan Budget Committee Leadership,
the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the
BIPARTISAN BUDGET AGREEMENT
Page 3
April 14, 1989
Office of Management and Budget shall continue discussions
in consultation with the bipartisan leadership of the appro-
priate committees of the House and Senate.
Attachments:
Deficit Reduction Plan
Estimated Budget Levels
DEFICIT REDUCTION PLAN*
Fiscal Year 1990
(in billions of dollars)
CBO
OMB
scoring
scoring
BASELINE DEFICIT
$147.3
$126.6
Adjustment for estimating differences
-19.9
-3.5
ADJUSTED BASELINE DEFICIT
$127.4
$123.1
REVENUES
Revenue Measures
-5.3
-5.3
IRS Compliance
-0.5
-0.5
User Fees and Offsetting Collections
-2.7
-2.7
SUBTOTAL, REVENUES
-8.5
-8.5
SPENDING
Defense (Function 050)
-4.2
-1.7
International Discretionary
-0.0
+0.1
Domestic Discretionary
-0.3
+2.4
Entitlements/Mandatory
Medicare
-2.7
-2.7
Agriculture
-1.9
-2.2
Veterans' Loan Sales
-0.5
-0.6
Federal Pension & Postal Reform
-1.1
-1.3
Other Entitlements
-0.6
-0.5
Subtotal,
Entitlements/Mandatory
-6.8
-7.3
Pay Offset, Retirement Contributions
+0.4
+0.3
Adjustment: Postal Budgetary Treatment
-1.8
-2.2
Debt Service
-1.1
-1.1
SUBTOTAL, SPENDING
-13.8
-9.5
ASSET SALES
-5.7
-5.7
TOTAL DEFICIT REDUCTION MEASURES
-28.0
-23.7
FINAL DEFICIT
$99.4
$99.4
*
estimates as of April 14, 1989
**
predicated on IRS compliance funding sufficient to achieve
the additional revenues specified
*** predicated on postal reforms
BUDGET LEVELS
Fiscal Year 1990
(in billions of dollars)
CBO
OMB
estimates
estimates
Budget Authority
Domestic Discretionary
$157.5
$157.5
Defense (Function 050)
305.5
305.5
International Discretionary
19.0
19.0
Estimated Outlays
Domestic Discretionary
$181.3
$181.3
Defense (Function 050)
299.2
299.2
International Discretionary
17.0
17.0
Entitlement/Mandatory
556.4
539.7
Net Interest
181.0
173.2
Offsetting Retirement Receipts
-32.8
-33.4
Fees, Collections, and
Asset Sales
-8.4
-8.4
Total Estimated Outlays
$1193.8
$1168.7
Estimated Receipts
1074.4
1065.7
Adjustment
for estimating differences
-19.9
-3.5
DEFICIT
$99.4
$99.4
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 14, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
ON THE BIPARTISAN BUDGET AGREEMENT
The Rose Garden
10:24 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I'm joined here by the Speaker, the
majority leaders of the Senate and House, the Republican whips of the
Senate and House, the chairmen, and ranking Republican members of the
Appropriations, Finance and Budget Committees, and members of the
bipartisan budget negotiating group. And we've come together in
support of a bipartisan budget agreement for Fiscal Year 1990.
When I presented my budget to the Congress on February
9th, I said we could and should meet several tests. We should meet
fundamental obligations for protection of national security and the
support of the needy; we should provide sufficient funds to advance
high priority initiatives; and we should, at the same time, restrain
the overall growth of spending so that we can meet the
Gramm-Rudman-Hollings targets on time without tax increases.
And this plan allows us to meet those tests. It would
provide for the same revenue level as I requested in my February 9th
budget; it would provide $299.2 billion in defense outlays, compared
with the $300.6 billion that I requested -- very close, and $17
billion in outlays for international affairs, compared with my
request of $17.3 billion -- again, very close. And it would save
$7.3 billion through entitlement reforms. And it would firmly cap
domestic discretionary program growth at an overall growth rate of
5.9 relative to the previous year.
In total, it would reduce the estimated Fiscal Year 1990
deficit by about $24 billion as OMB would estimate the savings, and
$28 billion as the CBO would estimate, relative to the
Gramm-Rudman-Hollings baseline. It would thus bring the deficit down
to $99.4 billion and that, of course, would be a $64 billion
reduction relative to the current estimate of the Fiscal Year 1989
deficit.
The budget agreement does not complete the whole deficit
reduction job that is to be done by Fiscal Year 1993, not by a long
shot. But I am convinced that we will only be able to complete that
job if we tackle it in manageable steps, on an orderly basis, in a
constructive, bipartisan spirit. And this is a first manageable
step, and this budget agreement is the first such agreement reached
ahead of schedule and not framed in the context of crisis. This is
not an insignificant point; it shows that we can make the system
work, even with the branches of government controlled by different
parties, and if we approach our jobs responsibly and are willing to
stay with it, to stick with the task.
On February 9th, I said that we were prepared to
negotiate day and night, in good faith, in a true bipartisan spirit,
recalling that the American people wanted us to rise above partisan
bickering and to produce. And Mr. Speaker, and Mr. Majority Leader,
you have joined us in good faith and in bipartisan spirit, for which
we are grateful, and I believe the American people will be grateful.
And I'm particularly grateful to the negotiators, the chairmen, the
members, ranking members, who participated in these long, long
negotiations, and I commend them for their spirit of bipartisanship,
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and I'm grateful to each and every one.
And so may I ask you, Mr. Speaker, and Mr. Majority
Leader, as well as the ranking Republicans here, the Republican
whips, and the Majority Leader of the House, to say a few words and
then the negotiating group will be glad to take questions inside.
Mr. Speaker.
SPEAKER WRIGHT: Mr. President, thank you. This is not
an heroic agreement, it's quite austere. It is not really adequate
to address some of the truly serious domestic problems of our
country, such as affordable housing, a crumbling public
infrastructure, and a need to revitalize American industry through
encouragements to additional research and development and
modernization of American plant and machinery. But if we begin with
the assumption that there can be no significant major increase in
revenue, this agreement is probably about as good as we could do.
It is bipartisan; both ideological extremes have yielded.
It does provide funds for some of the specific priority initiatives
that the President has recommended and Congress wholeheartedly
embraces -- things like day care, Head Start, funding for the drug
war, and a few of those specific priority initiatives. It does reach
the Gramm-Rudman deficit reduction targets, and it does permit us to
stay on schedule and begin our process immediately for our
appropriations bills and pass them again, as we're determined that we
shall, on time.
So in those ways, it's a very good start in the direction
of better cooperation and better performance.
SENATOR MITCHELL: The most significant aspect of this
agreement is its existence, and that is no small accomplishment. For
the first time, early in the process, outside the atmosphere of
last-minute crisis, a genuine, good-faith effort has been made and an
agreement has been reached on significant deficit reduction. It does
not go as far and do as much as any of us would like. But in
establishing an atmosphere of cooperation and bipartisanship, for
which the President deserves great credit, it sets us on the right
course.
No one should be deluded into thinking that this is the
end of a process. It is the beginning of a process. Very hard
choices lie ahead; much sterner measures will be required in the
future. But if we approach those difficult tasks with the same
positive spirit that has been exhibited in reaching this agreement,
then we will solve them, for there is no problem that Americans
cannot solve if they work together in good faith.
And, Mr. President, we commit ourselves to implementing
this agreement in good faith and to working with you in the future
when you and we will face much more difficult decisions.
REPRESENTATIVE FOLEY: Mr. President, I want to express
our appreciation to you, sir, to the Speaker, to Senator Mitchell, to
the Republican leadership of the Senate and the House for authorizing
the efforts to come together with a budget negotiating group --
Secretary Brady and Mr. Darman, the leadership of the Senate and
House; budget committees on both sides of the aisle have taken
several weeks to hammer out this agreement. It's been said before,
I'll repeat it, it's not as much as each of us individually might
have wished; it does represent a very important movement on the part
of the Congress and the Executive Branch, Republicans and Democrats,
to establish an early consensus on the budget resolutions which will
make possible the action on the appropriation bills in a timely
manner.
Beyond that, it represents our continued determination to
work together to deal with the tough budget issues that lie ahead
that have been mentioned by others before me. But I particularly
want to underscore the cordiality and cooperation of our efforts,
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which I think express a new mood of bipartisan determination to make
this government -- a Republican administration, Democratic leadership
in the House and the Senate, with their Republican colleagues --
prove that we can address serious problems of the country
productively and well.
Thank you, sir.
SENATOR SIMPSON: Mr. President, I appreciate your not
letting me slip completely into the tulip patch there. And sometimes
in these kinds of things we forget the beauty of days like this.
This is really an extraordinary day of beauty in the blossoms and the
sun, but that's not why I'm here. (Laughter.) I'm just here on
behalf of -- no, don't look at your watch, that's all right. It
shouldn't take over 45 minutes. I'd like to talk about the fate of
the domestic uranium industry in America. (Laughter.) No, it's all
right.
Let me say on behalf of Senator Dole, who could not be
present today, that this is a very significant thing. We take it
seriously; it is the beginning. Senator Byrd described it as that
this morning. It is a first step, and that is indeed what it is. So
I'm very proud and pleased to be a part of it. The Republicans will
be participating and doing everything they can to see it come to
fruition.
It will take a great deal of pressure off of us who
legislate. We are legislators, that's our job. And with this
pressure off of us, we can go about our work, as we have done in
recent days, with a bipartisan agreement on Central America, other
things out there -- so many things need to be addressed. And every
one of us here know exactly what we have to do with the budget and
this is a start toward the honesty of doing it -- entitlements and
things like that that must be dealt with.
So thank you, and on behalf of the Republican Leader,
thanks to all of those who have worked so hard. It is a daunting and
terrible job and a tremendous physical and mental drain that it takes
on the Democrat and Republican chairmen of these committees. I thank
them.
REPRESENTATIVE GINGRICH: Thank you, Mr. President. On
behalf of Mr. Michel, the Republican Leader in the House who could
not be here, I want to say that we are very strongly supportive of
this agreement. We agree with the sentiments that have been
expressed; it is a very important bipartisan step towards a balanced
budget. And I just want to say for a moment for the more
conservative viewpoint -- it is very solid on defense; those who care
about defense should be supportive of this agreement.
It is a major step towards a balanced budget, recognizing
that we're going to need bipartisan cooperation over the next several
years to get there. It is a very prudent agreement, and I would hope
that most Americans would be grateful for this kind of bipartisan
teamwork which has, in fact, taken us one more step in the right
direction towards a balanced budget. And we'll do all we can in the
House to help pass it.
Thank you, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: There's been one oversight and that is
that I did not properly thank Dick Darman and Secretary Brady for
their representing the administration so effectively in these
negotiations.
Again, Mr. Speaker, and Mr. Leader, my thanks to you as
leaders of the Congress, for their cooperation. And they will be
available for questions in a bit. Many thanks.
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