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SMITH
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 19, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND KING HUSSEIN OF JORDAN
UPON DEPARTURE
The Rose Garden
10:34 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I've had the pleasure and honor of
an intimate discussion with an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein
of Jordan. The relationship between Jordan and the United States has
deep roots. It's founded on a commonality of interests and mutual
respect, and it is in this spirit that His Majesty and I reviewed the
situation in the Middle East, and in particular, the search for
Arab-Israeli peace. We talked also of the concerns that we both have
about Lebanon.
Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty
King Hussein to the cause of peace. For his is a commitment to
explore opportunities, examine options, pursue possibilities. And I
explained to him our thinking on the need to diffuse tensions, to
promote dialogue, to foster the process of negotiations that could
lead to a comprehensive settlement. And I reiterated my belief that
properly designed and mutually acceptable elections could, as an
initial step, contribute to a political process leading to
negotiations on the final status of the West Bank and Gaza. I also
reaffirmed to His Majesty our long-standing commitment to bring about
a comprehensive settlement through negotiations based on U.N.
Resolutions 242 and 338, and the principle of territory for peace.
Through these negotiations, peace and security for Israel
and all states and legitimate Palestinian political rights can be
realized. In addition, a properly structured international
conference could serve, at the appropriate time, as a means to
facilitate direct negotiations between the parties.
The time has come to encourage fresh thinking, to avoid
sterile debate and to focus on the difficult but critical work of
structuring a serious negotiating process. His Majesty committed
Jordan to this task, and I commit the United States to this task. An
important part of this effort and of the stability of the Middle East
as a whole will be the continued economic and military strength of
Jordan.
Jordan's security remains of fundamental concern to the
United States, and I have reassured His Majesty that the United
States will do its utmost to help meet Jordan's economic and military
requirements. His Majesty King Hussein and I delved deeply into the
broader regional and internal problems, and as always, I benefited
greatly from the wisdom of my friend. Together, we pledge to
continue the close cooperation and coordination that mark the
relations between Jordan and the United States. And in closing, I
would like to express my best wishes to King Hussein and to the
people of Jordan for an auspicious month of Ramadan and a blessed 'Id
holiday. Thank you.
KING HUSSEIN: Thank you, Mr. President. It's a great
pleasure, as always, to return to the United States, a country with
whom Jordan has enjoyed a special relationship for so many years. It
is even a greater pleasure on this occasion to be meeting with you,
Mr. President. A treasured friend of long-standing, your dedication
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to the service of your great country has been a source of
inspiration, respect, and admiration to me as it is to all who know
you.
Mr. President, I know how devoted you are to the cause of
peace. I share this devotion. I sincerely hope that, through our
common devotion to peace, we can, with those who are equally devoted,
finally bring peace to the Middle East. You are the sixth president
with whom I've joined to pursue that peace. I first visited this
historic house in 1959 to meet with President Eisenhower. It marked
the beginning of a warm and productive relationship between our two
countries -- a relationship which has flourished because of our
shared values, shared interests, and shared goals. It is a
relationship which my country and I cherish. I am heartened that the
talks we are engaged in will contribute to a deepening of this
relationship.
One of our goals which, despite 22 years of efforts we
have yet to achieve, is a comprehensive settlement of the
Arab-Israeli conflict. The principles for that settlement were
established many years ago -- United Nations Security Council
Resolutions 242 and 338.
These resolutions provide for the withdrawal of Israeli
forces from the territories occupied in 1967 in return for the
establishment of peace -- arrangements for secure and recognized
borders and negotiations under appropriate auspices to implement
these provisions.
Your recent expressed reaffirmation of American support
for the end of Israeli occupation and return for peace and for the
political rights of the Palestinian people are integral parts of any
comprehensive settlement is both constructive and commendable.
As a result of a recent decision by the Palestine
Liberation Organization to accept the right of Israel to exist, to
negotiate a settlement with Israel based on Security Council
Resolutions 242 and 338 and to renouce terrorism -- a significant
contribution to peace has been made.
This historic decision has the overwhelming support of
the Arab world. The decision by the United States to undertake
substantive discussions with the PLO has further improved the
prospects for peace. I hope this will prompt Israel to respond
similarly to the requirements of peace and recognize the legitimate
representative of the Palestinian people. Peace can neither be
negotiated nor achieved without PLO participation.
Mr. President, I believe the bases for peace are already
established. What is required is to implement them. The forum for a
negotiated comprehensive settlement is a peace conference under the
auspices of the United Nations. In my opinion, any steps taken
should lead to such a conference, if our efforts to arrive at a
comprehensive settlement are not to be diverted.
All the people in the Middle East need peace and an end
to this tragic and interminable conflict. The rewards of peace are
limitless and far outweigh any advantage which might be gained by any
party from continued controversy and conflict. The conditions for
peace exist. We all must display the vision and determination to
capitalize on them.
Mr. President, allow me to say, as one of your many
friends and as one who knows well your qualities, abilities, devotion
and dedication to the cause of peace, that you are the right leader
in the right office at the right time.
I know the high esteem with which you are held throughout
the Middle East. You are in a unique position to help the
protagonists in our area to engender the needed trust and hope and to
assist us in bringing the conflict to a just and durable conclusion.
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I can assure you that I fully support you and all your
efforts in this regard. May God bless you, Mr. President, your dear
family, and the friendly people of these great United States. Thank
you.
END
10:45 A.M. EDT
Document No.
027578
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
04/18/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
-----
DATE:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KING HUSSEIN DEPARTURE
(04/18 Draft Four)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
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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
(Smith)
1933 10 PII
April 18, 1989
Draft four
(Hussein.dpt)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KING HUSSEIN DEPARTURE
APRIL 19, 1989
APPROX: 10:00 a.m.
I have had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion
with an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan.
The relationship between the United States and Jordan has
deep roots. It is founded on a commonality of interests and on
mutual respect. It is in this spirit that His Majesty and I
reviewed the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the
search for Arab-Israeli peace.
Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty King
Hussein to the cause of peace. For his is a commitment to
explore opportunities, examine options, and pursue possibilites.
I explained to His Majesty our thinking on the need to
defuse tensions, to promote dialogue, and to foster the process
of negotiations that could lead to a comprehensive settlement. I
reiterated my belief that properly designed and mutually
acceptable elections could, as an initial step, contribute to a
political process leading to negotiations on the final status of
the West Bank and Gaza.
I also reaffirmed to His Majesty our longstanding commitment
to bring about a comprehensive settlement, through negotiations
based on United Nations Resolutions 242 and 338 and the principle
of "territory for peace." Through these negotiations, peace and
security for Israel and all states, and legitimate Palestinian
political rights, can be realized. In addition, a properly
structured international conference could serve, at the
appropriate time, as a means to facilitate direct negotiations
between the parties.
The time has come to encourage fresh thinking, to avoid
sterile debates, and to focus on the difficult but critical work
of structuring a serious negotiating process. His Majesty
committed Jordan to this task, and I commit the United States.
An important part of this effort -- and of the stability of
the Middle East as a whole -- will be the continued economic and
military strength of Jordan. Jordan's security remains of
fundamental concern to the United States. I have reassured His
Majesty that the United States will do its utmost to help meet
Jordan's economic and military requirements.
His Majesty King Hussein and I delved deeply into broader
regional and international problems. And, as always, I
benefitted greatly from the wisdom of my friend. Together, we
pledged to continue the close cooperation and coordination that
mark the relations between Jordan and the United States.
In closing, I would like to express my best wishes to King
Hussein and to the people of Jordan for an auspicious month of
Ramadan and a blessed 'Eid [EED] holiday. Thank you.
Document No.
027578SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
4/18/89 3:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR KING HUSSEIN
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
WINSTON
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 3:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday,
April 18, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Sorry
for the short turnaround. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No comment. 4/18/89
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith)
1989 APR 18 AIR 50
April 18, 1989
Draft two
(Hussein.dpt)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KING HUSSEIN DEPARTURE
APRIL 19, 1989
I have had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion
with an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan.
The relationship between the United States and Jordan has
deep roots. It is founded on a commonality of interests and on
mutual respect. It is in this spirit that His Majesty and I
reviewed the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the
search for Arab-Israeli peace.
Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty King
Hussein to the cause of peace. For his is a commitment to
explore opportunities, examine options, and pursue possibilites.
I explained to His Majesty our thinking on the need to
defuse tensions, to promote dialogue, and to foster the process
of negotiations -- which could usefully include elections in the
West Bank and Gaza as an initial step -- that could lead to a
comprehensive settlement. We agree that properly designed and
mutually acceptable elections could contribute to a political
process leading to negotiations on the final status of the West
Bank and Gaza.
His Majesty and I reaffirmed our longstanding commitment to
bring about a comprehensive settlement, through negotiations
based on United Nations Resolutions 242 and 338. Through these
negotiations, security for Israel and all states, and legitimate
Palestinian political rights, can be realized. In addition, a
properly structured international conference could serve, at the
appropriate time, as a means to facilitate direct negotiations
between the parties.
His Majesty and I agreed that the time has come to encourage
fresh thinking, to avoid sterile debates, and to focus on
difficult but critical work of structuring a serious negotiating
process. His Majesty committed Jordan to this task, and I commit
the United States.
An important part of this effort -- and of the stability of
the Middle East as a whole -- will be the continued economic and
military strength of Jordan. Jordan's security remains of
fundamental concern to the United States. I have reassured His
Majesty that the United States will do its utmost to help meet
Jordan's economic and military requirements.
His Majesty King Hussein and I delved deeply into broader
regional and international problems. And, as always, I
benefitted greatly from the wisdom of my friend. Together, we
pledged to continue the close cooperation and coordination that
mark the relations between Jordan and the United States.
In closing, I would like to express my best wishes to King
Hussein and to the people of Jordan for an auspicious month of
Ramadan and a blessed 'Eid [EED] holiday. Thank you.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure Statement For
King Hussein
We have no suggested changes from a policy standpoint and
approve of the draft in its present form.
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No.
027578SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4/18/89 3:00 PM
DATE:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR KING HUSSEIN
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 3:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday,
April 18, 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
(Smith)
1989 APR 18 AM 11: 58
April 18, 1989
Draft two
(Hussein.dpt)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KING HUSSEIN DEPARTURE
APRIL 19, 1989
I have had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion
with an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan.
The relationship between the United States and Jordan has
deep roots. It is founded on a commonality of interests and on
mutual respect. It is in this spirit that His Majesty and I
reviewed the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the
search for Arab-Israeli peace.
Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty King
Hussein to the cause of peace. For his is a commitment to
explore opportunities, examine options, and pursue possibilites.
I explained to His Majesty our thinking on the need to
defuse tensions, to promote dialogue, and to foster the process
of negotiations -- which could usefully include elections in the
West Bank and Gaza as an initial step -- that could lead to a
comprehensive settlement. We agree that properly designed and
mutually acceptable elections could contribute to a political
process leading to negotiations on the final status of the West
Bank and Gaza.
His Majesty and I reaffirmed our longstanding commitment to
bring about a comprehensive settlement, through negotiations
based on United Nations Resolutions 242 and 338. Through these
negotiations, security for Israel and all states, and legitimate
Palestinian political rights, can be realized. In addition, a
properly structured international conference could serve, at the
appropriate time, as a means to facilitate direct negotiations
between the parties.
His Majesty and I agreed that the time has come to encourage
fresh thinking, to avoid sterile debates, and to focus on
difficult but critical work of structuring a serious negotiating
process. His Majesty committed Jordan to this task, and I commit
the United States.
An important part of this effort -- and of the stability of
the Middle East as a whole -- will be the continued economic and
military strength of Jordan. Jordan's security remains of
fundamental concern to the United States. I have reassured His
Majesty that the United States will do its utmost to help meet
Jordan's economic and military requirements.
His Majesty King Hussein and I delved deeply into broader
regional and international problems. And, as always, I
benefitted greatly from the wisdom of my friend. Together, we
pledged to continue the close cooperation and coordination that
mark the relations between Jordan and the United States.
In closing, I would like to express my best wishes to King
Hussein and to the people of Jordan for an auspicious month of
Ramadan and a blessed 'Eid [EED] holiday. Thank you.
FINAL AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS EFFORT -- AND OF THE
4/19 9:00AM
- 6 -
STABILITY OF THE MIDDLE EAST AS A WHOLE -- WILL BE THE
CONTINUED ECONOMIC AND MILITARY STRENGTH OF JORDAN.
JORDAN'S SECURITY REMAINS OF FUNDAMENTAL CONCERN TO THE
UNITED STATES. I HAVE REASSURED HIS MAJESTY THAT THE
UNITED STATES WILL DO ITS UTMOST TO HELP MEET JORDAN'S
ECONOMIC AND MILITARY REQUIREMENTS.
HIS MAJESTY KING HUSSEIN AND I DELVED DEEPLY INTO
BROADER REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROBLEMS.
- 7 -
AND, AS ALWAYS, I BENEFITTED GREATLY FROM THE WISDOM OF
MY FRIEND. TOGETHER, WE PLEDGED TO CONTINUE THE CLOSE
COOPERATION AND COORDINATION THAT MARK THE RELATIONS
BETWEEN JORDAN AND THE UNITED STATES.
IN CLOSING, I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY BEST WISHES
TO KING HUSSEIN AND TO THE PEOPLE OF JORDAN FOR AN
AUSPICIOUS MONTH OF RAMADAN AND A BLESSED 'EID [EED]
HOLIDAY. THANK YOU.
###
Document No.
027578SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
4/18/89 3:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR KING HUSSEIN
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C C
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
WCB
SCOWCROFT
PORTER see pinks
DARMAN N/C
STUDDERT x1/c
BATES N/C
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST N/C
FITZWATER
GRAY N/C
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston,
Rm. 122, x2930, no later than 3:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday,
April 18, 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
(Smith)
1989 APR 18 EMP ST 5
April 18, 1989
Draft two
(Hussein.dpt)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KING HUSSEIN DEPARTURE
APRIL 19, 1989
I have had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion
with an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan.
The relationship between the United States and Jordan has
deep roots. It is founded on a commonality of interests and on
mutual respect. It is in this spirit that His Majesty and I
reviewed the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the
search for Arab-Israeli peace.
Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty King
Hussein to the cause of peace. For his is a commitment to
explore opportunities, examine options, and pursue possibilites.
I explained to His Majesty our thinking on the need to
defuse tensions, to promote dialogue, and to foster the process
of negotiations which could usefully include elections in the
West Bank and Gaza as an initial step that could lead to a
Ireitevated my belief
comprehensive settlement. We agree that properly designed and
step,
mutually acceptable elections could contribute to a political
process leading to negotiations on the final status of the West
Bank and Gaza.
also
Mayestey
bring about a comprehensive I/1 settlement, through negotiations
His Majesty and reaffirmed our longstanding commitment to
"tervitory
and the principle of
for peace.
based on United Nations Resolutions 242 and 338. Through these
Prace and
negotiations, security for Israel and all states, and legitimate
Palestinian political rights, can be realized. In addition, a
properly structured international conference could serve, at the
appropriate time, as a means to facilitate direct negotiations
between the parties.
His Majesty and I agreed that the time has come to encourage
fresh thinking, to avoid sterile debates, and to focus on the
difficult but critical work of structuring a serious negotiating
process. His Majesty committed Jordan to this task, and I commit
the United States.
An important part of this effort -- and of the stability of
the Middle East as a whole -- will be the continued economic and
military strength of Jordan. Jordan's security remains of
fundamental concern to the United States. I have reassured His
Majesty that the United States will do its utmost to help meet
Jordan's economic and military requirements.
His Majesty King Hussein and I delved deeply into broader
regional and international problems. And, as always, I
benefitted greatly from the wisdom of my friend. Together, we
pledged to continue the close cooperation and coordination that
mark the relations between Jordan and the United States.
In closing, I would like to express my best wishes to King
Hussein and to the people of Jordan for an auspicious month of
Ramadan and a blessed 'Eid [EED] holiday. Thank you.
Document No.
027578SS
2761
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4/18/89 3:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR KING HUSSEIN
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 3:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday,
April 18, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Sorry
for the short turnaround. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
April 18, 1989
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
The NSC concurs with the attached draft with the changes as
indicated.
B
James W. Cicconi
Brent Scowcroft
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
CC: Jim Cicconi
Ext. 2702
(Smith)
1989 APR 18 50
April 18, 1989
Draft two
(Hussein.dpt)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KING HUSSEIN DEPARTURE
APRIL 19, 1989
I have had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion
with an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan.
The relationship between the United States and Jordan has
deep roots. It is founded on a commonality of interests and on
mutual respect. It is in this spirit that His Majesty and I
reviewed the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the
search for Arab-Israeli peace.
Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty King
Hussein to the cause of peace. For his is a commitment to
explore opportunities, examine options, and pursue possibilites.
I explained to His Majesty our thinking on the need to
defuse tensions, to promote dialogue, and to foster the process
of negotiations which could usefully include elections in the
West Bank and Gaza as an initial step that could lead to a
I reitere ted my belief
comprehensive settlement. We agree a that properly designed and
an initial step,
mutually acceptable elections could contribute to a political
process leading to negotiations on the final status of the West
Bank and Gaza.
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His Majesty and I reaffirmed our longstanding commitment to
bring about a comprehensive settlement, through negotiations
based on United Nations Resolutions 242 and 338. Through these
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military strength of Jordan. Jordan's security remains of
fundamental concern to the United States. I have reassured His
Majesty that the United States will do its utmost to help meet
Jordan's economic and military requirements.
His Majesty King Hussein and I delved deeply into broader
regional and international problems. And, as always, I
benefitted greatly from the wisdom of my friend. Together, we
pledged to continue the close cooperation and coordination that
mark the relations between Jordan and the United States.
In closing, I would like to express my best wishes to King
Hussein and to the people of Jordan for an auspicious month of
Ramadan and a blessed 'Eid [EED] holiday. Thank you.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
April 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
RICHARD N. HAASS
ATTACHED IS THE UPDATED VERSION OF
THE DEPARTURE STATEMENT.
2761
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
April 18, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR G. PHILIP HUGHES
FROM:
RICHARD N. HAASS
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure Statement for
King Hussein
Attached is the latest version of the Departure Statement for
King Hussein.
RECOMMENDATION
That you forward the statement at Tab I.
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MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
G. PHILIP HUGHES
SUBJECT:
Departure Statement for King Hussein
Attached is the latest edited version of the Presidential remarks
for King Hussein.
Attachment
Tab A
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027578SS
2761
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4/18/89 3:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR KING HUSSEIN
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 3:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday,
April 18, 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
(Smith)
1929 APR 10 5
April 18, 1989
Draft two
(Hussein.dpt)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KING HUSSEIN DEPARTURE
APRIL 19, 1989
I have had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion
with an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan.
The relationship between the United States and Jordan has
deep roots. It is founded on a commonality of interests and on
mutual respect. It is in this spirit that His Majesty and I
reviewed the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the
search for Arab-Israeli peace.
Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty King
Hussein to the cause of peace. For his is a commitment to
explore opportunities, examine options, and pursue possibilites.
I explained to His Majesty our thinking on the need to
defuse tensions, to promote dialogue, and to foster the process
of negotiations which could usefully include elections in the
West Bank and Gaza as an initial step that could lead to a
I reitere ted my belief
comprehensive settlement. We agree a that properly designed and
as on initial step,
mutually acceptable elections could contribute to a political
process leading to negotiations on the final status of the West
Bank and Gaza.
Iso
to His Misesty
His Majesty and I reaffirmed A our longstanding commitment to
bring about a comprehensive settlement, through negotiations
based on United Nations Resolutions 242 and 338. Through these
negotiations, security for Israel and all states, and legitimate
Palestinian political rights, can be realized. In addition, a
properly structured international conference could serve, at the
appropriate time, as a means to facilitate direct negotiations
between the parties.
His Majesty and I agreed that the time has come to encourage
fresh thinking, to avoid sterile debates, and to focus on the
difficult but critical work of structuring a serious negotiating
process. His Majesty committed Jordan to this task, and I commit
the United States.
An important part of this effort -- and of the stability of
the Middle East as a whole -- will be the continued economic and
military strength of Jordan. Jordan's security remains of
fundamental concern to the United States. I have reassured His
Majesty that the United States will do its utmost to help meet
Jordan's economic and military requirements.
His Majesty King Hussein and I delved deeply into broader
regional and international problems. And, as always, I
benefitted greatly from the wisdom of my friend. Together, we
pledged to continue the close cooperation and coordination that
mark the relations between Jordan and the United States.
In closing, I would like to express my best wishes to King
Hussein and to the people of Jordan for an auspicious month of
Ramadan and a blessed 'Eid [EED] holiday. Thank you.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 18, 1989
Memorandum to Chriss Winston
From:
Jim Pinkerton Q
Re:
Departure Statement for King Hussein
This set of remarks contains some good news, which will be
well-received. I refer specifically to p. 1, graf 4, the
agreement between the President and the King on "properly
designed and mutually acceptable elections " This graf
stands
as the most positive possible "sound bite" of the statement.
However, a rival "sound bite" follows immediately afterward
-- p. 2, graf 1 -- which again emphasizes an international peace
conference. You might note that the language of this graf --
"properly structured," "appropriate time" -- is better structured
than, but still very similar to, the language of the April 3
Mubarak Statement to the Press which caused a ripple.
It might be worth taking some pains during ancillary
briefings to emphasize the first passage rather than the second.
CC: Roger Porter
Bill Roper
John Gardner
#
Document No.
02/01000
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4/18/89 3:00 PM
DATE:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR KING HUSSEIN
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 3:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday,
April 18, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Sorry
for the short turnaround. Thank you.
RESPONSE: Okay
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Document No.
027578SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/18/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
4/18/89 3:00 PM
DATE:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR KING HUSSEIN
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 3:00 PM TODAY, Tuesday,
April 18, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Sorry
for the short turnaround. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
no comments
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith)
1989 APR 18 AM 11: 53
April 18, 1989
Draft two
(Hussein.dpt)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KING HUSSEIN DEPARTURE
APRIL 19, 1989
I have had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion
with an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan.
The relationship between the United States and Jordan has
deep roots. It is founded on a commonality of interests and on
mutual respect. It is in this spirit that His Majesty and I
reviewed the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the
search for Arab-Israeli peace.
Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty King
Hussein to the cause of peace. For his is a commitment to
explore opportunities, examine options, and pursue possibilites.
I explained to His Majesty our thinking on the need to
defuse tensions, to promote dialogue, and to foster the process
of negotiations -- which could usefully include elections in the
West Bank and Gaza as an initial step -- that could lead to a
comprehensive settlement. We agree that properly designed and
mutually acceptable elections could contribute to a political
process leading to negotiations on the final status of the West
Bank and Gaza.
His Majesty and I reaffirmed our longstanding commitment to
bring about a comprehensive settlement, through negotiations
based on United Nations Resolutions 242 and 338. Through these
negotiations, security for Israel and all states, and legitimate
Palestinian political rights, can be realized. In addition, a
properly structured international conference could serve, at the
appropriate time, as a means to facilitate direct negotiations
between the parties.
His Majesty and I agreed that the time has come to encourage
fresh thinking, to avoid sterile debates, and to focus on
difficult but critical work of structuring a serious negotiating
process. His Majesty committed Jordan to this task, and I commit
the United States.
An important part of this effort -- and of the stability of
the Middle East as a whole -- will be the continued economic and
military strength of Jordan. Jordan's security remains of
fundamental concern to the United States. I have reassured His
Majesty that the United States will do its utmost to help meet
Jordan's economic and military requirements.
His Majesty King Hussein and I delved deeply into broader
regional and international problems. And, as always, I
benefitted greatly from the wisdom of my friend. Together, we
pledged to continue the close cooperation and coordination that
mark the relations between Jordan and the United States.
In closing, I would like to express my best wishes to King
Hussein and to the people of Jordan for an auspicious month of
Ramadan and a blessed 'Eid [EED] holiday. Thank you.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM TO CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
PATRICIA MACK BRYAN PMB
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure Statement
for King Hussein
Pursuant to your staffing memorandum of April 18, 1989, Counsel's
Office has reviewed the above-referenced remarks. We have no
legal objection to these remarks.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
CC: James W. Cicconi
2723
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
April 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
G. PHILIP HUGHES Philip
SUBJECT:
Suggested Departure Statement for King Hussein
Attached is the proposed departure statement for King Hussein.
There could be additional changes tomorrow (Tuesday, 4/18) as an
outgrowth of discussions we plan to hold with the Jordanian
delegation on our respective statements.
Attachment
Tab A
Suggested Departure Statement
HUSSEIN VISIT: WHITE HOUSE DEPARTURE STATEMENT
I have had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion with
an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan.
The
relationship between the United States and Jordan has deep roots.
It is founded on a solid commonality of interests and (on) deep mutual
respect. It is in this spirit that His Majesty and I reviewed
the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the search
for Arab-Israel peace.
For
Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty King
Hussein to the cause of peace. His is a commitment to explore
opportunities, examine options, and pursue possibilities.
I
explained to His Majesty our thinking on the need to defuse
to Construct Foster the
tensions, (+0) promote dialogue, and put together a process of
negotiations -- which could usefully include elections in the
West Bank and Gaza as an initial step -- that could lead to a
comprehensive settlement. We agree that properly designed and
mutually acceptable elections could contribute to a political
process leading to negotiations on the final status of the West
Bank and Gaza.
His Majesty and I reaffirmed our longstanding commitment to
bring about a comprehensive settlement, through negotiations
based on United Nations Resolutions 242 and 338. Through these
negotiations, the important principles of land for peace,
security for Israel and all states, and legitimate Palestinian
appropriate
political rights. can be realized. In addition, a properly
The people time
structured international conference could serve at Γa a later stage
to Facilitate
in the process as a means of facilitating direct negotiations
between the parties.
2
His Majesty and I agreed that the time has come to encourage focus on
fresh thinking, to avoid sterile debates, and to get down to the
difficult but critical work of structuring a serious negotiating
process. His Majesty committed Jordan to this task, and I commit
the United States.
An important part of this effort -- and of the stability of the
Middle East as a whole --- will be the continued economic and
military strength of Jordan. Jordan's security remains of
fundamental concern to the United States. I have reassured His
Majesty that the United States will do its utmost to help meet
Jordan's economic and military requirements.
And, As always,
L
His Majesty King Hussein and I delved deeply into broader
regional and international problems. I benefitted greatly
as
always from the wisdom of my friend. Together, we pledged to
continue the close cooperation and coordination that mark the
relations between Jordan and the United States.
In closing, I would like to express my best wishes to King
Hussein and to the people of Jordan for an auspicious month of
Ramadan and a blessed 'Eid pronounced "EED"] holiday. Thank
you.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
April 17, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR BOB SIMONS
FROM:
RICHARD HAASS
Attached is for your review.
2723
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
April 17, 1989
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR G. PHILIP HUGHES
FROM:
RICHARD N. HAASS
SUBJECT:
Suggested Departure Statement for King Hussein
Attached at Tab A is a suggested departure statement for King
Hussein. Please make sure that General Scowcroft sees this draft
-- in particular paragraphs 2 and 3 -- as soon as possible.
There could be additional changes tomorrow (Tuesday, 4/18) as an
outgrowth of discussions we plan to hold with the Jordanian
delegation on our respective statements.
RECOMMENDATION
That you forward the suggested departure statement.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
Tab I
Memo to Winston
Tab A
Departure Statement
2723
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
G. PHILIP HUGHES
SUBJECT:
Suggested Departure Statement for King Hussein
Attached is the proposed departure statement for King Hussein.
There could be additional changes tomorrow (Tuesday, 4/18) as an
outgrowth of discussions we plan to hold with the Jordanian
delegation on our respective statements.
Attachment
Tab A
Suggested Departure Statement
HUSSEIN VISIT: WHITE HOUSE DEPARTURE STATEMENT
I have had the pleasure and honor of an intimate discussion with
an old friend, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan. The
relationship between the United States and Jordan has deep roots.
It is founded on a solid commonality of interests and deep mutual
respect. It is in this spirit that His Majesty and I reviewed
the situation in the Middle East and, in particular, the search
for Arab-Israel peace.
Few individuals can match the dedication of His Majesty King
Hussein to the cause of peace. His is a commitment to explore
opportunities, examine options, and pursue possibilities. I
explained to His Majesty our thinking on the need to defuse
tensions, promote dialogue and put together a process of
negotiations -- which could usefully include elections in the
West Bank and Gaza as an initial step -- that could lead to a
comprehensive settlement. We agree that properly designed and
mutually acceptable elections could contribute to a political
process leading to negotiations on the final status of the West
Bank and Gaza.
His Majesty and I reaffirmed our longstanding commitment to
bringing about a comprehensive settlement, through negotiations
based on United Nations Resolutions 242 and 338. Through these
negotiations, the important principles of land for peace,
security for Israel and all states, and legitimate Palestinian
political rights can be realized. In addition, a properly-
structured international conference could serve at a later stage
in the process as a means of facilitating direct negotiations
between the parties.
2
His Majesty and I agreed that the time has come to encourage
fresh thinking, to avoid sterile debates, and to get down to the
difficult but critical work of structuring a serious negotiating
process. His Majesty committed Jordan to this task, and I commit
the United States.
An important part of this effort -- and of the stability of the
Middle East as a whole -- will be the continued economic and
military strength of Jordan. Jordan's security remains of
fundamental concern to the United States. I have reassured His
Majesty that the United States will do its utmost to help meet
Jordan's economic and military requirements.
His Majesty King Hussein and I delved deeply into broader
regional and international problems. I benefitted greatly -- as
always -- from the wisdom of my friend. Together, we pledged to
continue the close cooperation and coordination that mark the
relations between Jordan and the United States.
In closing, I would like to express my best wishes to King
Hussein and to the people of Jordan for an auspicious month of
Ramadan and a blessed 'Eid [pronounced "EED"] holiday. Thank
you.