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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 23, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
DAN MCGROARTY B.M.
THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTONW
RE:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
I. SUMMARY
At approximately 7:00 a.m., on Friday, May 26, you will make
a departure statement at Andrews Air Force Base.
II. DISCUSSION
This statement sets the context for your trip, focusing on
the successes of the NATO alliance, and on its enduring
importance.
McGroarty/Dooley
May 24, 1989
2:40 p.m.
Draft 4
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those Alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased to make my first visit to Europe as
President as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by our alliance system.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
unparalleled prosperity and uninterrupted peace -- longer than
any it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference
-- and the Alliance will prove every bit as important to American
and European security in the decade ahead.
The importance of the Alliance and its democratic
underpinnings is the message I now take to Europe. NATO has been
a success by any measure. But success breeds its own challenges.
NATO's unity and strength have kept the peace -- and NATO's
resolve has proven a catalyst for the real and overdue changes we
are now seeing in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe Changes that
may
2
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far, and we watch that process with hope that
more will follow.
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We are eager to see a Europe that is truly free,
united and at peace -- a significant step for a world at peace.
NATO's new challenge in this time of change is to continue to
sustain the freedoms that are bringing hope to all of Europe.
Our alliance has been the cornerstone of peace for forty
years. It remains so today. Today, as I depart for Europe, let
me reaffirm the unwavering American commitment to NATO, and our
--To keep the
peace in Europe is to keep the peace for America.
belief as a member of the Atlantic Alliance that security is
indivisible.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
economic security spheres, we and our partners in the Alliance
are working hard on a growing international agenda -- from a
common approach to environomental protection, to cooperation
against terrorism and drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
3
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. This is the moral
compass of America and the values I will bring to the Summit.
Thank you.
# # #
#684
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 26, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
UPON DEPARTURE FOR TRIP TO EUROPE
Andrews Air Force Base
Suitland, Maryland
7:07 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I depart for Europe this morning to
meet with all our North Atlantic allies and also to pay visits to
Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom for discussions with leaders of
those Alliance nations on issues of common interest.
I'm especially pleased that my first visit to Europe as
President is to celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America is a
proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American interests have
been well-served by the Alliance.
Twice in the first half of this century Europe was the
scene of world war, and twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
unparalleled prosperity and uninterrupted peace -- longer than it has
known in the modern age and NATO has made the difference. And the
Alliance will prove every bit as important to American and European
security in the decade ahead.
The importance of the Alliance and its democratic
underpinnings is the message I now take to Europe. NATO has been a
success by any measure. But success breeds its own challenges.
Today, dramatic changes are taking place in Europe, both East and
West. For us, those changes bring new challenges and unparalleled
opportunities.
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
the East from the West. And we hope to overcome that division, to
see a Europe that is truly free, united and at peace. We are ready
to work with a united Europe, to extend the peace and prosperity we
enjoy to other parts of the world. And we hope to move beyond
containment -- to integrate the Soviet Union into the community of
nations.
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far in the Soviet Union and in some countries of
Eastern Europe. We will encourage more changes will follow.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
economic and security spheres, we and our partners in the Alliance
are working hard on a growing international agenda -- from a common
approach to environmental protection, to cooperation against drug
trafficking and against terrorism.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market and a growing European cooperation on security issues as the
basis of an even more dynamic trans-Atlantic partnership. As we
approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system and
that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from obscuring
our common political and security concerns.
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. Barbara and I are
looking forward to visiting Europe.
Thank you all very much.
END
7:12 A.M. EDT
REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I DEPART FOR EUROPE THIS MORNING To MEET WITH ALL
OUR NORTH ATLANTIC ALLIES, AND ALSO TO PAY VISITS TO
ITALY, GERMANY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR DISCUSSIONS
WITH THE LEADERS OF THOSE ALLIANCE NATIONS ON ISSUES OF
COMMON INTEREST.
- 2 -
I AM ESPECIALLY PLEASED THAT MY FIRST VISIT TO
EUROPE AS PRESIDENT IS TO CELEBRATE THE 40TH
ANNIVERSARY OF NATO. AMERICA IS A PROUD PARTNER IN THE
ATLANTIC ALLIANCE -- AND AMERICAN INTERESTS HAVE BEEN
WELL-SERVED BY THE ALLIANCE.
TWICE IN THE FIRST HALF OF THIS CENTURY, EUROPE WAS
THE SCENE OF WORLD WAR. TWICE, AMERICANS FOUGHT IN
EUROPE FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE AND FREEDOM.
- 3 -
TODAY, EUROPE IS ENJOYING A PERIOD OF UNPARALLELED
PROSPERITY AND UNINTERRUPTED PEACE -- LONGER THAN ANY
IT HAS KNOWN IN THE MODERN AGE. NATO HAS MADE THE
DIFFERENCE -- AND THE ALLIANCE WILL PROVE EVERY BIT AS
IMPORTANT TO AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN SECURITY IN THE
DECADE AHEAD.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ALLIANCE AND ITS DEMOCRATIC
UNDERPINNINGS IS THE MESSAGE I NOW TAKE TO EUROPE.
NATO HAS BEEN A SUCCESS BY ANY MEASURE.
- 4 -
BUT SUCCESS BREEDS ITS OWN CHALLENGES. TODAY, DRAMATIC
CHANGES ARE TAKING PLACE IN EUROPE, EAST AND WEST. FOR
US, THOSE CHANGES BRING NEW CHALLENGES AND UNPARALLELED
OPPORTUNITIES.
FOR TOO LONG, UNNATURAL AND INHUMAN BARRIERS HAVE
DIVIDED EAST FROM WEST. WE HOPE TO OVERCOME THAT
DIVISION, TO SEE A EUROPE THAT IS TRULY FREE, UNITED
AND AT PEACE.
- 5 -
WE ARE READY TO WORK WITH A UNITED EUROPE, TO EXTEND
THE PEACE AND PROSPERITY WE ENJOY TO OTHER PARTS OF THE
WORLD. AND WE HOPE TO MOVE BEYOND CONTAINMENT -- TO
INTEGRATE THE SOVIET UNION INTO THE COMMUNITY OF
NATIONS.
WE WELCOME THE POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC
LIBERALIZATION THAT HAS TAKEN PLACE so FAR IN THE
SOVIET UNION AND IN SOME COUNTRIES OF EASTERN EUROPE.
WE WATCH HOPING THAT MORE CHANGES WILL FOLLOW.
- 6 -
MANY COMMON CONCERNS CONFRONT US. BEYOND THE
TRADITIONAL ECONOMIC AND SECURITY SPHERES, WE AND OUR
PARTNERS IN THE ALLIANCE ARE WORKING HARD ON A GROWING
INTERNATIONAL AGENDA -- FROM A COMMON APPROACH TO
ENVIRONOMENTAL PROTECTION, TO COOPERATION AGAINST
TERRORISM AND DRUG TRAFFICKING.
7
WE ALSO WELCOME EUROPE'S PROGRESS TOWARDS A TRULY
COMMON MARKET, AND GROWING EUROPEAN COOPERATION ON
SECURITY ISSUES, AS THE BASIS OF All EVEN MORE DYNAMIC
TRANS-ATLANTIC PARTNERSHIP. As WE APPROACH 1992, IT IS
ESSENTIAL THAT WE WORK WITH OUR EUROPEAN PARTNERS TO
ENSURE AN OPEN AND EXPANDING WORLD TRADING SYSTEM, AND
THAT WE TAKE STRONG STEPS TO PREVENT TRADE DISPUTES
FROM OBSCURING OUR COMMON POLITICAL AND SECURITY
CONCERNS.
- 8 -
NATO IS BASED ON THE MANY BONDS BETWEEN US: OUR
SHARED HERITAGE, HISTORY AND CULTURE; OUR SHARED
COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY AND THE RIGHTS OF THE
INDIVIDUAL. THESE VALUES REPRESENT THE MORAL COMPASS
OF AMERICA AND THE VALUES I WILL BRING TO THE SUMMIT.
THANK YOU.
# # #
McGroarty/Dooley
May 24, 1989
2:40 p.m.
Draft 4
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those Alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased that my first visit to Europe as
President is to celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by the Alliance.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
unparalleled prosperity and uninterrupted peace -- longer than
any it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference
-- and the Alliance will prove every bit as important to American
and European security in the decade ahead.
The importance of the Alliance and its democratic
underpinnings is the message I now take to Europe. NATO has been
a success by any measure. But success breeds its own challenges.
Today, dramatic changes are taking place in Europe, East and
West. For us, those changes bring new challenges and
unparalleled opportunities.
2
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We hope to overcome that division, to see a
Europe that is truly free, united and at peace. We are ready to
work with a united Europe, to extend the peace and prosperity we
enjoy to other parts of the world. And we hope to move beyond
containment -- to integrate the Soviet Union into the community
of nations.
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far in the Soviet Union and in some countries
of Eastern Europe. We watch hoping that more changes will
follow.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
economic and security spheres, we and our partners in the
Alliance are working hard on a growing international agenda --
from a common approach to environomental protection, to
cooperation against terrorism and drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. These values
3
represent the moral compass of America and the values I will
bring to the Summit.
Thank you.
# # #
McGroarty/Dooley
May 24, 1989
2:40 p.m.
Draft 4
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those Alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased that my first visit to Europe as
President is to celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by the Alliance.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
unparalleled prosperity and uninterrupted peace -- longer than
any it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference
-- and the Alliance will prove every bit as important to American
and European security in the decade ahead.
The importance of the Alliance and its democratic
underpinnings is the message I now take to Europe. NATO has been
a success by any measure. But success breeds its own challenges.
Today, dramatic changes are taking place in Europe, East and
West. For us, those changes bring new challenges and
unparalleled opportunities.
2
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We hope to overcome that division, to see a
Europe that is truly free, united and at peace. We are ready to
work with a united Europe, to extend the peace and prosperity we
enjoy to other parts of the world. And we hope to move beyond
containment -- to integrate the Soviet Union into the community
of nations.
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far in the Soviet Union and in some countries
of Eastern Europe. We watch hoping that more changes will
follow.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
economic and security spheres, we and our partners in the
Alliance are working hard on a growing international agenda --
from a common approach to environomental protection, to
cooperation against terrorism and drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. These values
3
represent the moral compass of America and the values I will
bring to the Summit.
Thank you.
# # #
GB -
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Comments
May 23, 1989
INFORMATION
THE
PRESIDENT
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
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DAN MCGROARTY R.M.
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FROM:
THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTONU
RE:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
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I. SUMMARY
At approximately 7:00 a.m., on Friday, May 26, you will make
a departure statement at Andrews Air Force Base.
II. DISCUSSION
This statement sets the context for your trip, focusing on
the successes of the NATO alliance, and on its enduring
importance.
McGroarty/Dooley
May 24, 1989
2:40 p.m.
Draft 4
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those Alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
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I am especially pleased to make my first visit to Europe as
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President as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
the
interests have been well-served by our alliance system.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
unparalleled prosperity and uninterrupted peace -- longer than
any it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference
-- and the Alliance will prove every bit as important to American
and European security in the decade ahead.
The importance of the Alliance and its democratic
underpinnings is the message I now take to Europe. NATO has been
a success by any measure. But success breeds its own challenges.
NATO's unity and strength have kept the peace -- and NATO's
resolve has proven a catalyst for the real and overdue changes we
are now seeing in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
2
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
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has taken place so far and We watch that process with hope that
changes
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more will follow.
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For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We are eager to see a Europe that is truly free,
united and at peace -- a significant step for a world at peace.
NATO's new challenge in this time of change is to continue to
sustain the freedoms that are bringing hope to all of Europe.
Our alliance has been the cornerstone of peace for forty
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years. It remains so today. Today, as I depart for Europe let
me reaffirm the unwavering American commitment to NATO, and our
belief as a member of the Atlantic Alliance that security is
indivisible.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
and
economicAsecurity spheres, we and our partners in the Alliance
are working hard on a growing international agenda -- from a
common approach to environomental protection, to cooperation
against terrorism and drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
3
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
values represent
democracy and the rights of the individual. Thise n the moral
compass of America and the values I will bring to the Summit.
Thank you.
# # #
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REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I DEPART FOR EUROPE THIS MORNING TO MEET WITH ALL
OUR NORTH ATLANTIC ALLIES, AND ALSO TO PAY VISITS TO
ITALY, GERMANY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR DISCUSSIONS
WITH THE LEADERS OF THOSE ALLIANCE NATIONS ON ISSUES OF
COMMON INTEREST.
- 2 -
I AM ESPECIALLY PLEASED THAT MY FIRST VISIT TO
EUROPE AS PRESIDENT IS TO CELEBRATE THE 40TH
ANNIVERSARY OF NATO. AMERICA IS A PROUD PARTNER IN THE
ATLANTIC ALLIANCE -- AND AMERICAN INTERESTS HAVE BEEN
WELL-SERVED BY THE ALLIANCE.
TWICE IN THE FIRST HALF OF THIS CENTURY, EUROPE WAS
THE SCENE OF WORLD WAR. TWICE, AMERICANS FOUGHT IN
EUROPE FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE AND FREEDOM.
- 3 -
TODAY, EUROPE IS ENJOYING A PERIOD OF UNPARALLELED
PROSPERITY AND UNINTERRUPTED PEACE -- LONGER THAN ANY
IT HAS KNOWN IN THE MODERN AGE. NATO HAS MADE THE
DIFFERENCE -- AND THE ALLIANCE WILL PROVE EVERY BIT AS
IMPORTANT TO AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN SECURITY IN THE
DECADE AHEAD.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ALLIANCE AND ITS DEMOCRATIC
UNDERPINNINGS IS THE MESSAGE I NOW TAKE TO EUROPE.
NATO HAS BEEN A SUCCESS BY ANY MEASURE.
- 4 -
BUT SUCCESS BREEDS ITS OWN CHALLENGES. NATO's UNITY
AND STRENGTH HAVE KEPT THE PEACE -- AND NATO's RESOLVE
HAS PROVEN A CATALYST FOR THE REAL AND OVERDUE CHANGES
WE ARE NOW SEEING IN THE SOVIET UNION AND EASTERN
EUROPE.
WE WELCOME THE POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC
LIBERALIZATION THAT HAS TAKEN PLACE so FAR IN THE
SOVIET UNION AND IN SOME COUNTRIES OF EASTERN EUROPE.
WE WATCH HOPING THAT MORE CHANGES WILL FOLLOW.
- 5 -
FOR TOO LONG, UNNATURAL AND INHUMAN BARRIERS HAVE
DIVIDED EAST FROM WEST. WE ARE EAGER TO SEE A EUROPE
THAT IS TRULY FREE, UNITED AND AT PEACE -- A
SIGNIFICANT STEP FOR A WORLD AT PEACE. NATO's NEW
CHALLENGE IN THIS TIME OF CHANGE IS TO CONTINUE TO
SUSTAIN THE FREEDOMS THAT ARE BRINGING HOPE TO ALL OF
EUROPE.
- 6 -
MANY COMMON CONCERNS CONFRONT US. BEYOND THE
TRADITIONAL ECONOMIC AND SECURITY SPHERES, WE AND OUR
PARTNERS IN THE ALLIANCE ARE WORKING HARD ON A GROWING
INTERNATIONAL AGENDA -- FROM A COMMON APPROACH TO
ENVIRONOMENTAL PROTECTION, TO COOPERATION AGAINST
TERRORISM AND DRUG TRAFFICKING.
- 7 -
WE ALSO WELCOME EUROPE'S PROGRESS TOWARDS A TRULY
COMMON MARKET, AND GROWING EUROPEAN COOPERATION ON
SECURITY ISSUES, AS THE BASIS OF AN EVEN MORE DYNAMIC
TRANS-ATLANTIC PARTNERSHIP. As WE APPROACH 1992, IT IS
ESSENTIAL THAT WE WORK WITH OUR EUROPEAN PARTNERS TO
ENSURE AN OPEN AND EXPANDING WORLD TRADING SYSTEM, AND
THAT WE TAKE STRONG STEPS TO PREVENT TRADE DISPUTES
FROM OBSCURING OUR COMMON POLITICAL AND SECURITY
CONCERNS.
- 8 -
NATO IS BASED ON THE MANY BONDS BETWEEN US: OUR
SHARED HERITAGE, HISTORY AND CULTURE; OUR SHARED
COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY AND THE RIGHTS OF THE
INDIVIDUAL. THESE VALUES REPRESENT THE MORAL COMPASS
OF AMERICA AND THE VALUES I WILL BRING TO THE SUMMIT.
THANK YOU.
# # #
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
----
DATE: 5/25/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TRIP TO EUROPE
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:
The attached remarks have been forwarded to the President:
1. Andrews Departure Statement
6. Arrival -- Bonn
2. Arrival -- Rome
7. Lunch with Queen Elizabeth II
3. Toast with Prime Minister DeMita
4. Memorial Day Speech -- Nettuno, Italy
5. Arrival -- Brussels
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 23, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
DAN MCGROARTY on.
THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTONU
RE:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
I. SUMMARY
At approximately 7:00 a.m., on Friday, May 26, you will make
a departure statement at Andrews Air Force Base.
II. DISCUSSION
This statement sets the context for your trip, focusing on
the successes of the NATO alliance, and on its enduring
importance.
McGroarty/Dooley
May 24, 1989
2:40 p.m.
Draft 4
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those Alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased to make my first visit to Europe as
President as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by our alliance system.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
unparalleled prosperity and uninterrupted peace -- longer than
any it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference
-- and the Alliance will prove every bit as important to American
and European security in the decade ahead.
The importance of the Alliance and its democratic
underpinnings is the message I now take to Europe. NATO has been
a success by any measure. But success breeds its own challenges.
NATO's unity and strength have kept the peace -- and NATO's
resolve has proven a catalyst for the real and overdue changes we
are now seeing in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
2
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far, and we watch that process with hope that
more will follow.
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We are eager to see a Europe that is truly free,
united and at peace -- a significant step for a world at peace.
NATO's new challenge in this time of change is to continue to
sustain the freedoms that are bringing hope to all of Europe.
Our alliance has been the cornerstone of peace for forty
years. It remains so today. Today, as I depart for Europe, let
me reaffirm the unwavering American commitment to NATO, and our
belief as a member of the Atlantic Alliance that security is
indivisible.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
economic security spheres, we and our partners in the Alliance
are working hard on a growing international agenda -- from a
common approach to environomental protection, to cooperation
against terrorism and drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
3
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. This is the moral
compass of America and the values I will bring to the Summit.
Thank you.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1003 XAY 24 fill
May 23, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
DAN MCGROARTY G.M.
THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTONU
RE:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
I. SUMMARY
At approximately 7:00 a.m., on Friday, May 26, you will make
a departure statement at Andrews Air Force Base.
II. DISCUSSION
This statement sets the context for your trip, focusing on
the successes of the NATO alliance, and on its enduring
importance.
McGroarty/Dooley
May 24, 1989
2:40 p.m.
Draft 4
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those Alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased to make my first visit to Europe as
President as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by our alliance system.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
unparalleled prosperity and uninterrupted peace -- longer than
any it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference
-- and the Alliance will prove every bit as important to American
and European security in the decade ahead.
The importance of the Alliance and its democratic
underpinnings is the message I now take to Europe. NATO has been
a success by any measure. But success breeds its own challenges.
NATO's unity and strength have kept the peace -- and NATO's
resolve has proven a catalyst for the real and overdue changes we
are now seeing in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
2
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far, and we watch that process with hope that
more will follow.
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We are eager to see a Europe that is truly free,
united and at peace -- a significant step for a world at peace.
NATO's new challenge in this time of change is to continue to
sustain the freedoms that are bringing hope to all of Europe.
Our alliance has been the cornerstone of peace for forty
years. It remains so today. Today, as I depart for Europe, let
me reaffirm the unwavering American commitment to NATO, and our
belief as a member of the Atlantic Alliance that security is
indivisible.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
economic security spheres, we and our partners in the Alliance
are working hard on a growing international agenda -- from a
common approach to environomental protection, to cooperation
against terrorism and drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
3
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. This is the moral
compass of America and the values I will bring to the Summit.
Thank you.
# # #
Document No.
037863
38401
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
5/19/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5:00 TODAY
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, Europe Trip
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
1
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
A
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
AT
CARD
I
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston's office with an info copy to my office by 5:00 TODAY,
FRIDAY, MAY 19. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
May 23, 1989
The NSC concurs on the ttached draft with changes as noted.
Brent Scowcroft
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
CC: Cicconi
Ext. 2702
89 MAY 19 P 1: 40
McGroarty/Dooley
May / 19, 1989
9:00 am
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased to make my first visit to Europe as
President as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by our alliance system.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
and uninterrupted peace and unparalleled prosperity longer than any
it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference
the
and our alliances will prove every bit as important to American
and European
security in the decade ahead.
the
(A of the democratic values which underprinity
The importance of ^ alliance is the message I now take to
Europe. NATO has been a success by any measure. But success
breeds its own challenges. NATO's unity and strength have kept
the peace -- and NATO's resolve has proven a catalyst for the
real and overdue changes we are now seeing in the Soviet Union
and Eastern Europe.
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far, and we watch that process with hope that
more will follow.
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We are eager to see a Europe that is truly free,
united and at peace -- a significant step for a world at peace.
NATO's new challenge in this time of change is to continue to
sustain the freedoms that are bringing hope to all of Europe.
Our alliance has been the cornerstone of peace for forty
years. It remains so today. Today, as I depart for Europe, let
me reaffirm the unwavering American commitment to NATO, and our
belief as a member of the Atlantic Alliance that security is
indivisible.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
and ecommic
the alliance
security sphere, we and our partners are working hard on a
growing international agenda -- from a common approach to
environomental protection, to cooperation against terrorism and
drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. These common values
are our moral compass as we look toward the future.
Thank you.
# # #
MASTER I w/o NSC
McGroarty/Dooley
May 23, 1989
9:00 am
Draft 3
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased to make my first visit to Europe as
President as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by our alliance system.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
uninterrupted peace and unparalleled prosperity longer than any
it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference --
and our the alliances will prove every bit as important to American and
Europeau
security in the decade ahead.
and its democratic underpinnings)
The importance of the alliance is the message I now take to
Europe. NATO has been a success by any measure. But success
breeds its own challenges. NATO's unity and strength have kept
the peace -- and NATO's resolve has proven a catalyst for the
real and overdue changes we are now seeing in the Soviet Union
and Eastern Europe.
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far, and we watch that process with hope that
more will follow.
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We are eager to see a Europe that is truly free,
united and at peace -- a significant step for a world at peace.
NATO's new challenge in this time of change is to continue to
sustain the freedoms that are bringing hope to all of Europe.
Our alliance has been the cornerstone of peace for forty
years. It remains so today. Today, as I depart for Europe, let
me reaffirm the unwavering American commitment to NATO, and our
belief as a member of the Atlantic Alliance that security is
indivisible.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional ecmomic
the aviance
security sphere, we and our partners are working hard on a
growing international agenda -- from a common approach to
environomental protection, to cooperation against terrorism and
drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. This is the moral
compass of America and the values I will bring to the Summit.
Thank you.
# # #
Document No.
037863
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
5/19/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5:00 TODAY
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, Europe Trip
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER N/C
DARMAN
STUDDERT
N/C phone
BATES N/C
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
AT
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
N/C
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
N/C
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston's office with an info copy to my office by 5:00 TODAY,
FRIDAY, MAY 19. Thank you.
Steph-
RESPONSE:
reconciled except for NSC
These can be
7
done first thing
Toes AM Cloconi KG!
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
May 19, 1989
9:00 am
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased to make my first visit to Europe as
President as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by our alliance system.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
uninterrupted peace and unparalleled prosperity longer than any
it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference --
and our alliances will prove every bit as important to American
security in the decade ahead.
The importance of the alliance is the message I now take to
Europe. NATO has been a success by any measure. But success
breeds its own challenges. NATO's unity and strength have kept
the peace -- and NATO's resolve has proven a catalyst for the
real and overdue changes we are now seeing in the Soviet Union
and Eastern Europe.
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
a
has taken place so far, and we watch that process with hope that
more will follow.
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We are eager to see a Europe that is truly free,
united and at peace -- a significant step for a world at peace.
NATO's new challenge in this time of change is to continue to
sustain the freedoms that are bringing hope to all of Europe.
Our alliance has been the cornerstone of peace for forty
years. It remains so today. Today, as I depart for Europe, let
me reaffirm the unwavering American commitment to NATO, and our
belief as a member of the Atlantic Alliance that security is
indivisible.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
security sphere, we and our partners are working hard on a
growing international agenda -- from a common approach to
environomental protection, to cooperation against terrorism and
drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. These common values
are our moral compass as we look toward the future.
Thank you.
# # #
This is the moral compass of America
and the values I will bring to the
SUMMIT.
Document No.
037863
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
5/19/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5:00 TODAY
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, Europe Trip
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
R
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
R
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
V
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
A
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
-
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston's office with an info copy to my office by 5:00 TODAY,
FRIDAY, MAY 19. Thank you.
Are comments
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
May / 19, 1989
9:00 am
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased to make my first visit to Europe as
President as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by our alliance system.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
uninterrupted peace and unparalleled prosperity longer than any
it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference --
and our alliances will prove every bit as important to American
security in the decade ahead.
the
The importance of alliance is the message I now take to
Europe. NATO has been a success by any measure. But success
breeds its own challenges. NATO's unity and strength have kept
the peace -- and NATO's resolve has proven a catalyst for the
real and overdue changes we are now seeing in the Soviet Union
and Eastern Europe.
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
a
has taken place so far, and we watch that process with hope that
^
more will follow.
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We are eager to see a Europe that is truly free,
united and at peace -- a significant step for a world at peace.
NATO's new challenge in this time of change is to continue to
sustain the freedoms that are bringing hope to all of Europe.
Our alliance has been the cornerstone of peace for forty
years. It remains so today. Today, as I depart for Europe, let
me reaffirm the unwavering American commitment to NATO, and our
belief as a member of the Atlantic Alliance that security is
indivisible.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
security sphere, we and our partners are working hard on a
growing international agenda -- from a common approach to
environomental protection, to cooperation against terrorism and
drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. These common values
are our moral compass as we look toward the future.
Thank you.
# # #
This is the moral compass of
America and the values I will bing to the
Summit
Document No.
037863
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
5/19/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5:00 TODAY
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, Europe Trip
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
R
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
AT
CARD
-
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston's office with an info copy to my office by 5:00 TODAY,
FRIDAY, MAY 19. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No Commento
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Document No.
037863
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
5/19/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5:00 TODAY
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, Europe Trip
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
I
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston's office with an info copy to my office by 5:00 TODAY,
FRIDAY, MAY 19. Thank you.
RESPONSE: ole
6310
5/19
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
BRENT O. HATCH Bett
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure Statement,
Europe Trip
I have reviewed the above draft and the Counsel's office has no
comments on this.
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No.
037863
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
5/19/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5:00 TODAY
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, Europe Trip
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
AT
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston's office with an info copy to my office by 5:00 TODAY,
FRIDAY, MAY 19. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No Comment 5/19/89
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure Statement, Europe
Trip
The draft statement is well written and appropriate for the
President's departure.
We have no suggested changes from a policy standpoint and
approve of the draft in its present form.
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No.
037863
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
5/19/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5:00 TODAY
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, Europe Trip
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 provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston's office with an info copy to my office by 5:00 TODAY,
FRIDAY, MAY 19. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
May 19, 1989
9:00 am
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased to make my first visit to Europe as
President as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by our alliance system.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
uninterrupted peace and unparalleled prosperity longer than any
it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference --
and our alliances will prove every bit as important to American
security in the decade ahead.
The importance of alliance is the message I now take to
Europe. NATO has been a success by any measure. But success
breeds its own challenges. NATO's unity and strength have kept
the peace -- and NATO's resolve has proven a catalyst for the
real and overdue changes we are now seeing in the Soviet Union
and Eastern Europe.
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far, and we watch that process with hope that
more will follow.
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We are eager to see a Europe that is truly free,
united and at peace -- a significant step for a world at peace.
NATO's new challenge in this time of change is to continue to
sustain the freedoms that are bringing hope to all of Europe.
Our alliance has been the cornerstone of peace for forty
years. It remains so today. Today, as I depart for Europe, let
me reaffirm the unwavering American commitment to NATO, and our
belief as a member of the Atlantic Alliance that security is
indivisible.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
security sphere, we and our partners are working hard on a
growing international agenda -- from a common approach to
environomental protection, to cooperation against terrorism and
drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. These common values
are our moral compass as we look toward the future.
Thank you.
# # #
McGroarty/Dooley
May 19, 1989
9:00 am
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, EUROPE TRIP
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
MAY 26, 1989
I depart for Europe this morning to meet with all our North
Atlantic allies, and also to pay visits to Italy, Germany and the
United Kingdom for discussions with the leaders of those alliance
nations on issues of common interest.
I am especially pleased to make my first visit to Europe as
President as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of NATO. America
is a proud partner in the Atlantic Alliance -- and American
interests have been well-served by our alliance system.
Twice in the first half of this century, Europe was the
scene of world war. Twice, Americans fought in Europe for the
sake of peace and freedom. Today, Europe is enjoying a period of
uninterrupted peace and unparalleled prosperity longer than any
it has known in the modern age. NATO has made the difference --
and our alliances will prove every bit as important to American
security in the decade ahead.
The importance of alliance is the message I now take to
Europe. NATO has been a success by any measure. But success
breeds its own challenges. NATO's unity and strength have kept
the peace -- and NATO's resolve has proven a catalyst for the
real and overdue changes we are now seeing in the Soviet Union
and Eastern Europe.
We welcome the political and economic liberalization that
has taken place so far, and we watch that process with hope that
more will follow.
For too long, unnatural and inhuman barriers have divided
East from West. We are eager to see a Europe that is truly free,
united and at peace -- a significant step for a world at peace.
NATO's new challenge in this time of change is to continue to
sustain the freedoms that are bringing hope to all of Europe.
Our alliance has been the cornerstone of peace for forty
years. It remains so today. Today, as I depart for Europe, let
me reaffirm the unwavering American commitment to NATO, and our
belief as a member of the Atlantic Alliance that security is
indivisible.
Many common concerns confront us. Beyond the traditional
security sphere, we and our partners are working hard on a
growing international agenda -- from a common approach to
environomental protection, to cooperation against terrorism and
drug trafficking.
We also welcome Europe's progress towards a truly common
market, and growing European cooperation on security issues, as
the basis of an even more dynamic trans-atlantic partnership. As
we approach 1992, it is essential that we work with our European
partners to ensure an open and expanding world trading system,
and that we take strong steps to prevent trade disputes from
obscuring our common political and security concerns.
NATO is based on the many bonds between us: our shared
heritage, history and culture; our shared commitment to freedom,
democracy and the rights of the individual. These common values
are our moral compass as we look toward the future.
Thank you.
# # #