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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S 2011-2184-F FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Draft Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13488 Folder ID Number: 13488-009 Folder Title: Toast with DeMita, 5/27/89 Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 15 7 4 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON MAY 24, 1989 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON cul FROM: MARK LANGE of SUBJECT: TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER De MITA I. SUMMARY Attached is a toast to be given at your dinner with Italian Prime Minister De Mita at the Villa Madama on Saturday, May 27, at 8:30 pm. About 125 people will attend the dinner. II. DISCUSSION The central theme of the toast is the bond between the United States and Italy, with particular emphasis on Italian culture and values, and shared commitment to democracy, freedom and the preservation of the Alliance. Should Prime Minister De Mita leave office before this dinner, the toast will be re-worded to include the new Prime Minister. (Lange/Wallace) May 24, 1989 6:15 p.m. [DEMITA.DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to be received in such a generous way by the Italian people and their government. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President of the United States. I can think of no better place to begin that trip than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Among the many eminent Italian-Americans are the late Fiorello La Guardia, New York's great mayor; Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [fah-00CH-ee] in medicine; Anthonin Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in 2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. We welcome and will support your efforts, together with other members of the European Community, to strengthen Europe's economic and political unity -- because European unity and the NATO partnership complement and reinforce one another. We admire your country's record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful for your assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together, I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. They are strong between our two countries, and they are strong within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance -- and the shared commitment to freedom which underlies it -- is our continuing mission. Not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know Italy will do its part. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern 3 Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping forces. When NATO confronted widespread Soviet deployment of multiple-warhead SS-20 missiles, Italy stood tall in response. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn inward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. For that, Mr. Prime Minister, Italy has our gratitude, and our respect. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let us continue to build peace, and the commonwealth of free nations, not for ourselves alone, but also for our children -- the kind of peace and freedom which lasts. Mr. Prime Minister, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship, and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western Alliance, and the shared values of freedom and democracy that have made that Alliance strong; -- And to your health, Mr. Prime Minister, and the peace and prosperity of your great country. # # # # 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 FILE TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. MR. PRIME MINISTER AND DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. IT IS AN HONOR FOR ME TO BE WELCOMED IN SUCH A WARM AND GENEROUS WAY BY THE ITALIAN PEOPLE AND THEIR GOVERNMENT. - 2 - BARBARA AND I HAVE BEEN TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY MANY TIMES AND, ALWAYS, WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVED WITH KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY. ((You KNOW, ROME HAS SO MANY WONDERFUL FOUNTAINS THAT GIVE IT A SPECIAL QUALITY UNLIKE ANY OTHER CITY IN THE WORLD. BUT NONE IS AS WELL-KNOWN AS THE FAMOUS TREVI FOUNTAIN. - 3 - WE'D ORIGINALLY PLANNED TO HAVE THE DELEGATION FOLLOW TRADITION AND THROW COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN. BUT WITH OUR DEFICIT, WE COULDN'T AFFORD IT.)) THIS TRIP IS MY FIRST VISIT TO EUROPE AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. I CAN THINK OF NO BETTER PLACE TO BEGIN THAN HERE IN ROME. - 4 - MR. PRIME MINISTER, IT IS TRADITIONAL, WHEN VISITING ITALY, FOR AMERICAN LEADERS TO NOTE THE MILLIONS OF OUR CITIZENS WHO CLAIM AN ITALIAN BACKGROUND -- NOW 12 MILLION, AND RISING! AMONG THE MANY EMINENT ITALIAN-AMERICANS ARE LATE FIORELLO LA GUARDIA, NEW YORK'S GREAT MAYOR; THE JOE DIMAGGIO IN SPORTS; ANTHONY FAUCI [FAH-OOCH-EE] IN MEDICINE; ANTONIN SCALIA ON OUR SUPREME COURT. - 5 - ITALIAN-AMERICANS ARE ONE LINK THAT BINDS THE UNITED STATES AND ITALY. BUT ONLY ONE. FOR WE ARE UNITED BY OUR BELIEF IN INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, HUMAN DIGNITY, AND THE RULE OF LAW ... AND BY THE SHARED VALUES OF FAITH, FAMILY, AND WORK. WE ALSO ADMIRE YOUR COUNTRY'S RECORD OF SUCCESS IN COMBATTING TERRORISM AND ORGANIZED CRIME. - 6 - I AM ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR HELP IN STOPPING THE SCOURGE OF NARCOTICS, WHICH TORMENTS BOTH OUR NATIONS. I THINK, Too, OF THE STRONG MILITARY TIES BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES, AND WITHIN THE ATLANTIC ALLIANCE -- THE MOST ENDURING ALLIANCE IN THE HISTORY OF MAN. To PROTECT THAT ALLIANCE -- AND THE SHARED COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM WHICH UNDERLIES IT -- IS OUR CONTINUING MISSION. NOT MERELY AS AMERICANS, OR ITALIANS, BUT AS BELIEVERS IN DEMOCRACY. - 7 - OF THIS, I AM CERTAIN: WE WILL DO OUR PART, AND I KNOW ITALY WILL DO ITS PART. FOR WHEN OUR COMMON SECURITY HAS BEEN IN DANGER, YOU HAVE STOOD READY TO DEFEND THE ALLIANCE. WHEN THE NEED AROSE FOR NATO TO RELOCATE THE 401st TACTICAL FIGHTER WING WITHIN SOUTHERN EUROPE, ITALY WELCOMED IT. WHEN STRATEGIC INTERESTS WERE AT RISK IN THE PERSIAN GULF AND IN LEBANON, ITALY SENT SHIPS AND PEACEKEEPING FORCES. - 8 - I WHEN NATO CONFRONTED WIDESPREAD SOVIET DEPLOYMENT OF MULTIPLE-WARHEAD SS-20 MISSILES, ITALY STOOD TALL IN RESPONSE. AND AT TIMES WHEN EUROPE SEEMED READY TO TURN INWARD, YOU HAVE REINFORCED OUR TRANS-ATLANTIC TIES. FOR THAT, MR. PRIME MINISTER, ITALY HAS OUR GRATITUDE, AND OUR RESPECT. - 9 - TOGETHER, LET US REAFFIRM THE TIES THAT BIND US. AND LET US CONTINUE TO BUILD PEACE, AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF FREE NATIONS, NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE, BUT ALSO FOR OUR CHILDREN -- THE KIND OF PEACE AND FREEDOM WHICH LASTS. MR. PRIME MINISTER, IN THAT SPIRIT, I ASK ALL OF OUR GUESTS TONIGHT TO RISE AND RAISE THEIR GLASSES: -- To ITALIAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP, AND OUR TRANS-ATLANTIC HERITAGE; - 10 MO -- To THE WESTERN ALLIANCE, AND THE SHARED VALUES OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY THAT HAVE MADE THAT ALLIANCE STRONG; -- AND TO YOUR HEALTH, MR. PRIME MINISTER, AND THE PEACE AND PROSPERITY OF YOUR GREAT COUNTRY. # # # # I am pleased to take this opportunity to make a happy A my Admin. ,tratri announcement. The United States has been studying ways to relax The U.S. an requirement that Italian citizens who wish to visit as the to unital States smplesed to tom this app announ country pilot must first apply for a visa. In have an decided to begin a to test program that will end this visa requirement for those Italians who wish to come to the United States as tourists or on business. I believe this step will bring our peoples even closer or together and help strengthen the excellent relations between our two countries. Lbilaterl by an two countries Invistent Lox with the intense computive efforts to combat tervorism A and narwhics achuities along (with protating The safety of air travel) 8A, 8B 213 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON MAY 24, 1989 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON cul FROM: MARK LANGE MJ SUBJECT: TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER De MITA I. SUMMARY Attached is a toast to be given at your dinner with Italian Prime Minister De Mita at the Villa Madama on Saturday, May 27, at 8:30 pm. About 125 people will attend the dinner. II. DISCUSSION The central theme of the toast is the bond between the United States and Italy, with particular emphasis on Italian culture and values, and shared commitment to democracy, freedom and the preservation of the Alliance. Should Prime Minister De Mita leave office before this dinner, the toast will be re-worded to include the new Prime Minister. (Lange/Wallace) May 24, 1989 6:15 p.m. [DEMITA.DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to be received in such a generous way by the Italian people and their government. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President of the United States. I can think of no better place to begin that trip than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Among the many eminent Italian-Americans are the late Fiorello La Guardia, New York's great mayor; Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [fah-OOCH-ee] in medicine; Anthonin Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in 2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. We welcome and will support your efforts, together with other members of the European Community, to strengthen Europe's economic and political unity -- because European unity and the NATO partnership complement and reinforce one another. We admire your country's record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful for your assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together, I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. They are strong between our two countries, and they are strong within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance -- and the shared commitment to freedom which underlies it -- is our continuing mission. Not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know Italy will do its part. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern 3 Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping forces. When NATO confronted widespread Soviet deployment of multiple-warhead SS-20 missiles, Italy stood tall in response. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn inward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. For that, Mr. Prime Minister, Italy has our gratitude, and our respect. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let us continue to build peace, and the commonwealth of free nations, not for ourselves alone, but also for our children -- the kind of peace and freedom which lasts. Mr. Prime Minister, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship, and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western Alliance, and the shared values of freedom and democracy that have made that Alliance strong; -- And to your health, Mr. Prime Minister, and the peace and prosperity of your great country. # # # # THE WHITE From the desk of WASHIN George Bush can't we net MAY 24, a little humon(1evity) These all sound INFORMATION so UN-15h, 50 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT CHRISS WINSTON cul boringly diplomatic THROUGH: FROM: MARK LANGE MJ SUBJECT: TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER De MITA I. SUMMARY Attached is a toast to be given at your dinner with Italian Prime Minister De Mita at the Villa Madama on Saturday, May 27, at 8:30 pm. About 125 people will attend the dinner. II. DISCUSSION The central theme of the toast is the bond between the United States and Italy, with particular emphasis on Italian culture and values, and shared commitment to democracy, freedom and the preservation of the Alliance. Should Prime Minister De Mita leave office before this dinner, the toast will be re-worded to include the new Prime Minister. (Lange/Wallace) May 24, 1989 6:15 p.m. [DEMITA.DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to be received in such a generous way by the Italian people and their government. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President of the United States. I can think of no better place to begin that trip than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Among the many eminent Italian-Americans are the late Fiorello La Guardia, New York's great mayor; Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [fah-OOCH-ee] in medicine; Anthonin Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in 2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underlige the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. We welcome and will support your efforts, together with other members of the European Community, to strengthen Europe's economic and political unity -- because European unity and the NATO partnership complement and reinforce one another. We admire your country's record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful for your assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together, I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. They are strong between our two countries, and they are strong within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance -- and the shared commitment to freedom which underlies it -- is our continuing mission. Not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know Italy will do its part. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern 3 Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping forces. When NATO confronted widespread Soviet deployment of multiple-warhead SS-20 missiles, Italy stood tall in response. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn inward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. For that, Mr. Prime Minister, Italy has our gratitude, and our respect. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let us continue to build peace, and the commonwealth of free nations, not for ourselves alone, but also for our children -- the kind of peace and freedom which lasts. Mr. Prime Minister, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship, and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western Alliance, and the shared values of freedom and democracy that have made that Alliance strong; -- And to your health, Mr. Prime Minister, and the peace and prosperity of your great country. # # # # FICE TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. MR. PRIME MINISTER AND DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. IT IS AN HONOR FOR ME TO BE WELCOMED IN SUCH A WARM AND GENEROUS WAY BY THE ITALIAN PEOPLE AND THEIR GOVERNMENT. - 2 - BARBARA AND I HAVE BEEN TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY MANY TIMES AND, ALWAYS, WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVED WITH KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY. ((You KNOW, ROME HAS so MANY WONDERFUL FOUNTAINS THAT GIVE IT A SPECIAL QUALITY UNLIKE ANY OTHER CITY IN THE WORLD. BUT NONE IS AS WELL-KNOWN AS THE FAMOUS TREVI FOUNTAIN. - 3 - WE'D ORIGINALLY PLANNED TO HAVE THE DELEGATION FOLLOW TRADITION AND THROW COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN. BUT WITH OUR DEFICIT, WE COULDN'T AFFORD it.)) THIS TRIP IS MY FIRST VISIT TO EUROPE AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. I CAN THINK OF NO BETTER PLACE TO BEGIN THAN HERE IN ROME. - 4 - MR. PRIME MINISTER, IT IS TRADITIONAL, WHEN VISITING ITALY, FOR AMERICAN LEADERS TO NOTE THE MILLIONS OF OUR CITIZENS WHO CLAIM AN ITALIAN BACKGROUND -- NOW 12 MILLION, AND RISING! AMONG THE MANY EMINENT ITALIAN-AMERICANS ARE THE LATE FIORELLO LA GUARDIA, NEW YORK'S GREAT MAYOR; JOE DIMAGGIO IN SPORTS; ANTHONY FAUCI [FAH-OOCH-EE] IN MEDICINE; ANTONIN SCALIA ON OUR SUPREME COURT. - 5 - ITALIAN-AMERICANS ARE ONE LINK THAT BINDS THE UNITED STATES AND ITALY. BUT ONLY ONE. FOR WE ARE UNITED BY OUR BELIEF IN INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, HUMAN DIGNITY, AND THE RULE OF LAW ... AND BY THE SHARED VALUES OF FAITH, FAMILY, AND WORK. WE ALSO ADMIRE YOUR COUNTRY'S RECORD OF SUCCESS IN COMBATTING TERRORISM AND ORGANIZED CRIME. - 6 - I AM ESPECIALLY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR HELP IN STOPPING THE SCOURGE OF NARCOTICS, WHICH TORMENTS BOTH OUR NATIONS. WE WILL CONTINUE OUR INTENSE, COOPERATIVE EFFORTS TO FIGHT TERRORISM AND NARCOTICS AND TO PROTECT AIR TRAVELERS. AND JUST AS THIS COOPERATIVE EFFORT BRINGS OUR PEOPLES EVEN CLOSER TOGETHER AND HELPS TO STRENGTHEN OUR EXCELLENT BILATERAL RELATIONS, so TOO WILL THE ACTION I'M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE TONIGHT. - 7 - AFTER STUDYING WAYS TO RELAX U.S. VISA REQUIREMENTS, WE WILL SOON BEGIN A PILOT PROGRAM TO END THESE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR CITIZENS. IN THE FUTURE, ITALIANS WHO WISH TO VISIT OUR COUNTRY, WHETHER AS TOURISTS OR ON BUSINESS, WILL NO LONGER NEED TO APPLY FOR VISAS -- AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO THAT DAY. - 8 - BUT ALONG WITH OUR DOMESTIC INITIATIVES, I THINK, Too, OF THE STRONG MILITARY TIES BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES, AND WITHIN THE ATLANTIC ALLIANCE -- THE MOST ENDURING ALLIANCE IN THE HISTORY OF MAN. To PROTECT THAT ALLIANCE -- AND THE SHARED COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM WHICH UNDERLIES IT -- IS OUR CONTINUING MISSION. Not MERELY AS AMERICANS, OR ITALIANS, BUT AS BELIEVERS IN DEMOCRACY. - 9 - OF THIS, I AM CERTAIN: WE WILL DO OUR PART, AND I KNOW ITALY WILL DO ITS PART. FOR WHEN OUR COMMON SECURITY HAS BEEN IN DANGER, YOU HAVE STOOD READY TO DEFEND THE ALLIANCE. WHEN THE NEED AROSE FOR NATO TO RELOCATE THE 401st TACTICAL FIGHTER WING WITHIN SOUTHERN EUROPE, ITALY WELCOMED IT. WHEN STRATEGIC INTERESTS WERE AT RISK IN THE PERSIAN GULF AND IN LEBANON, ITALY SENT SHIPS AND PEACEKEEPING FORCES. - 10 - WHEN NATO CONFRONTED WIDESPREAD SOVIET DEPLOYMENT OF MULTIPLE-WARHEAD SS-20 MISSILES, ITALY STOOD TALL IN RESPONSE. AND AT TIMES WHEN EUROPE SEEMED READY TO TURN INWARD, YOU HAVE REINFORCED OUR TRANS-ATLANTIC TIES. FOR THAT, MR. PRIME MINISTER, ITALY HAS OUR GRATITUDE, AND OUR RESPECT. - 11 - TOGETHER, LET US REAFFIRM THE TIES THAT BIND US. AND LET US CONTINUE TO BUILD PEACE, AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF FREE NATIONS, NOT FOR OURSELVES ALONE, BUT ALSO FOR OUR CHILDREN -- THE KIND OF PEACE AND FREEDOM WHICH LASTS. MR. PRIME MINISTER, IN THAT SPIRIT, I ASK ALL OF OUR GUESTS TONIGHT TO RISE AND RAISE THEIR GLASSES: -- To ITALIAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP, AND OUR TRANS-ATLANTIC HERITAGE; - 12 - -- To THE WESTERN ALLIANCE, AND THE SHARED VALUES OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY THAT HAVE MADE THAT ALLIANCE STRONG; -- AND TO YOUR HEALTH, MR. PRIME MINISTER, AND THE PEACE AND PROSPERITY OF YOUR GREAT COUNTRY. # # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 1939 2,5 MAY 24, 1989 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON cw FROM: MARK LANGE mj SUBJECT: TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER De MITA I. SUMMARY Attached is a toast to be given at your dinner with Italian Prime Minister De Mita at the Villa Madama on Saturday, May 27, at 8:30 pm. About 125 people will attend the dinner. II. DISCUSSION The central theme of the toast is the bond between the United States and Italy, with particular emphasis on Italian culture and values, and shared commitment to democracy, freedom and the preservation of the Alliance. Should Prime Minister De Mita leave office before this dinner, the toast will be re-worded to include the new Prime Minister. (Lange/Wallace) May 24, 1989 6:15 p.m. [DEMITA. DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to be received in such a generous way by the Italian people and their government. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President of the United States. I can think of no better place to begin that trip than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Among the many eminent Italian-Americans are the late Fiorello La Guardia, New York's great mayor; Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [fah-OOCH-ee] in medicine; Anthonin Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in 2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. We welcome and will support your efforts, together with other members of the European Community, to strengthen Europe's economic and political unity -- because European unity and the NATO partnership complement and reinforce one another. We admire your country's record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful for your assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together, I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. They are strong between our two countries, and they are strong within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance -- and the shared commitment to freedom which underlies it -- is our continuing mission. Not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know Italy will do its part. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern 3 Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping forces. When NATO confronted widespread Soviet deployment of multiple-warhead SS-20 missiles, Italy stood tall in response. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn inward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. For that, Mr. Prime Minister, Italy has our gratitude, and our respect. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let us continue to build peace, and the commonwealth of free nations, not for ourselves alone, but also for our children -- the kind of peace and freedom which lasts. Mr. Prime Minister, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship, and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western Alliance, and the shared values of freedom and democracy that have made that Alliance strong; -- And to your health, Mr. Prime Minister, and the peace and prosperity of your great country. # # # # (Lange/Wallace) May 24, 1989 6:15 p.m. [DEMITA.DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to be received in such a generous way by the Italian people and their government. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President of the United States. I can think of no better place to begin that trip than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Among the many eminent Italian-Americans are the late Fiorello La Guardia, New York's great mayor; Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [fah-00CH-ee] in medicine; Anthonin Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in 2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. We welcome and will support your efforts, together with other members of the EC, to strengthen Europe's economic and political unity -- because European unity and the NATO partnership complement and reinforce one another. We admire your country's record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful for your assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together, I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. They are strong between our two countries, and they are strong within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance -- and the shared commitment to freedom which underlies it -- is our continuing mission. Not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know Italy will do its part. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern 3 Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping forces. When NATO confronted widespread Soviet deployment of multiple-warhead SS-20 missiles, Italy stood tall in response. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn inward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. For that, Mr. Prime Minister, Italy has our gratitude, and our respect. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let us continue to build peace, and the commonwealth of free nations, not for ourselves alone, but also for our children -- the kind of peace and freedom which lasts. Mr. Prime Minister, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship, and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western Alliance, and the shared values of freedom and democracy that have made that Alliance strong; -- And to your health, Mr. Prime Minister, and the peace and prosperity of your great country. # # # # Document No. 037275 SS 3790 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN WINSTON CARD ROGERS 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 2:00 Monday, May 22. Thank you. RESPONSE: May 24, 1989 TO: CHRISS WINSTON The NSC concurs on the attached draft with the changes indicated. James W, Cicconi Brent Scowcroft SAssistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff CC: Cicconi Ext. 2702 25 :1d :1 d 81 MAY 68 (Lange/Wallace) May 18, 1989 11:00 a.m. 1989 MAY 18 FIL 12: [DEMITA.DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. Atalian) It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to your government and people. be received in such a generous way by Prime Minister De Mita whom I am proud to call amico. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President. I can think of no better place to begin that trip than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Among the many eminent Halian americans are The late Who can forget Fiorella La Guardia, New York's great mayor; Or other Italians like Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [FOUCH-ee] in medicine; Anthony Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in fah-oocH-ee X `2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. INSERT Mr. Prime Minister, we look to you for leadership in keeping the united European market of 1992 an open one 7 We admire your record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful to Italy for its assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. Between They are strong they ave strong our two countries, And within the Atlantic Alliance the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance is our continuing mission -- not Land the moralt spiritual community underlies which it, merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know you will do yours. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern Europe, Italy welcomed it. 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And continue to (and the commonwealthy free nations let us build A peace not for ourselves alone, but also for our ? and freedom children --- the kind of peace which lasts. Prime minister Mr. President, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western alliance; and the moral & spiritual communit which it is based Prime minister, and to the -- And to your health, Mr. President, and what you peace and prosperity of your great country. symbolize -- both for Italy, and for the world. # # # # Clemo. rights MASTERI w/o NSC (Lange/Wallace) May 23, 1989 11:10 a.m. [DEMITA. DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. people and their It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to the Italian/goverment be received in such a generous way by Prime Minister De Mita whom I am proud to call amico. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President of the United States. I can think of no better place to begin that trip than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Who can forget Fiorella La Guardia, New York's great mayor. Or other Italian-Americans like Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony FAH - OCH FAH Fauci [FOUCH in medicine; Anthonin Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief 2 in individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. We look to Italy for leadership in keeping the united European market of 1992 an open one. We also admire your country's record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful for your assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together, I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. They are strong I think, too, of our ties in military security. Between (they are strong our two countries, And within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance is our continuing mission -- not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know Italy will do its part. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and forces peacekeeping troops. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn unward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. when NATO infronted widespread Soviet deplayment of Ss. 20 mivued missles, Ituly stood tall in cloun is 3 For that, Mr. Prime Minister, Italy has our gratitude, and respect our thanks. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us continue to free nations) and the commonweanee of And let us build a peace not for ourselves alone, but also for and freedom our children -- the kind of peace which lasts. Mr. Prime Minister, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western alliance; -- And to peace and prosperity for all nations. # # # # (Lange/Wallace) May 24, 1989 2:15 p.m. [DEMITA. DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to be received in such a generous way by the Italian government and people. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President of the United States. I can think of no better place to begin that trip than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Among the many eminent Italian-Americans are the late Fiorello La Guardia, New York's great mayor; Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [fah-00CH-ee] in medicine; Anthonin Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in 2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. We look to Italy for leadership in keeping the united European market of 1992 an open one. We also admire your country's record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful for your assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together, I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. Between our two countries. And within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance is our continuing mission -- not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know Italy will do its part. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping troops. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn unward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. 3 For that, Mr. Prime Minister, Italy has our gratitude, and our thanks. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let us build a peace not for ourselves alone, but also for our children -- the kind of peace which lasts. Mr. Prime Minister, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American / friendship and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western alliance; -- And to peace and prosperity for all nations. # # # # MAY 24, 1989 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON FROM: MARK LANGE SUBJECT: TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER De MITA I. SUMMARY Attached is a toast to be given at your dinner with Italian Prime Minister De Mita at the Villa Madama on Saturday, May 27, at 8:30 pm. --- people will attend the dinner. II. DISCUSSION The central theme of the toast is the bond between the United States and Italy, with particular emphasis on Italian culture and values, and shared commitment to democracy, freedom and the preservation of the Alliance. Should Prime Minister De Mita leave office before this dinner, the toast will be re-worded to include the new Prime Minister. Document No. 03727555 SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 A'CTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN STUDDERT By BATES N/C UNTERMEYER BREEDEN WINSTON CARD ROGERS N/C OOTOWN CICCONI PINKERTON DEMAREST N/C FITZWATER GRAY HAGIN REMARKS: Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to CHriss Winston's office with an info copy to my office by 2:00 Monday, May 22. Thank you. RESPONSE: Reconciled except NSC James W, Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 (Lange/Wallace) May 18, 1989 11:00 a.m. 1989 MAY 18 Fll 12: [DEMITA.DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to be received in such a generous way by Prime Minister De Mita -- whom I am proud to call amico. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my of the United states. first trip to Europe as President. I can think of no better place to begin that trip, than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Who can forget Fiorella La Guardia, New York's great mayor. americans Or other Italians like Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [FOUCH-ee] in medicine; Anthony in Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in 2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. Mr. Prime Minister, we look to Italy you for leadership in keeping the united European market of 1992 an open one. We admire your founty's record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful to Italy for its your C assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. Between our two countries. And within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance is our continuing mission -- not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know Italy you will its part do yours. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping troops. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn unward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. 3 Prime minister For that, Mr. President, Italy has our gratitude, and our thanks. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let us build a peace not for ourselves alone, but also for our children -- the kind of peace which lasts. Prime Minister Mr. President, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western alliance; Pame peace and -- And to your health, Mr. President, and what you prospenty for all nations. symbolize both for Italy, and for the world. # # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 18, 1989 MEMORANDUM TO CHRISS WINSTON FROM: JIM PINKERTON Q SUBJECT: Remarks on Arrival in Italy, Toast to Prime Minister De Mita, Remarks After Audience With Pope Arrival In Italy Pg. 1, Para. 4, Line 2 "When Europe appeared ready to close itself off " Aside from it being unclear what this refers to, this is needlessly provocative when the tone should be trans- Atlantic unity. We suggest omitting. 2, 3, 2 It seems odd to describe De Mita as a "neighbor," even in the sense that by being in Rome, the President will be nearby. We suggest "partner" instead. Toast To De Mita 3,1,1 The President switches here from addressing "Mr. Prime Minister" to "Mr. President" -- the latter is referred to again at 3,2,1 and 3,5,1. We assume this is intentional and mention it in case of oversight. If intentional, we wonder if some cue should be given to indicate that President Bush should turn and face the Italian President. After Audience With The Pcpe 3,4,2 We should not say "the Catholic Church," but either the "Roman Catholic Church" or "the Church." # Document No. 03727555 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN WINSTON CARD ROGERS 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 2:00 Monday, May 22. Thank you. RESPONSE: May require significant do' newrite due Demita's ouster sms ?, James W, Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 (Lange/Wallace) May 18, 1989 11:00 a.m. 1989 MAY 18 FII 12: [DEMITA.DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to be received in such a generous way by Prime Minister De Mita -- whom I am proud to call amico. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President ofthells I can think of no better place to begin that trip, than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Who can forget Fiorella La Guardia, New York's great mayor. Americans Or other Italians like Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [FOUCH-ee] in medicine; Anthony Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in 2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. Mr. Prime Minister, we look to you for leadership in keeping the No. united European market of 1992 an open one. Italy's We admire your record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful to Italy for its assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. Between our two countries. And within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance is our continuing mission -- not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Haly Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know you will do yours its part For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping troops. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn unward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. ?? 3 For that, Mr. President, Italy has our gratitude, and our thanks. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let us build a peace not for ourselves alone, but also for our children -- the kind of peace which lasts. Mr. President, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western alliance; ?? -- And to your health, Mr, President, and what you symbolize -- both for Italy, and for the world. Prime rimister # # # # is out of office Document No. 03727555 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN WINSTON CARD ROGERS 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 2:00 Monday, May 22. Thank you. RESPONSE: oce last pages - ine. President us. Prime Uninister - 1 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 Bott SUBJECT: Presidential Toast: Dinner with Prime Minister De Mita I have reviewed the above draft, and the only change is in paragraph five -- Antonin Scalia. With the exception of this, the Counsel's office has no comments. CC: James W. Cicconi Document No. 03727555 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT \ MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN WINSTON CARD 9 ROGERS PINKERTON CICCONI DEMAREST FITZWATER GRAY HAGIN REMARKS: Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to CHriss Winston's office with an info copy to my office by 2:00 Monday, May 22. Thank you. RESPONSE: NO Comment 5/19/89 James W, Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 Document No. 03727555 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN WINSTON CARD ROGERS 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 2:00 Monday, May 22. Thank you. NC. 2 RESPONSE: James W, Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 (Lange/Wallace) May 18, 1989 11:00 a.m. 1989 MAY 18 PM 12: [DEMITA.DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to be received in such a generous way by Prime Minister De Mita -- whom I am proud to call amico. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President. I can think of no better place to begin that trip, than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Who can forget Fiorella La Guardia, New York's great mayor. Or other Italians like Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [FOUCH-ee] in medicine; Anthony Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in 2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. Mr. Prime Minister, we look to you for leadership in keeping the united European market of 1992 an open one. We admire your record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful to Italy for its assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. Between our two countries. And within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance is our continuing mission -- not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know you will do yours. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping troops. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn unward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. 3 For that, Mr. President, Italy has our gratitude, and our thanks. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let us build a peace not for ourselves alone, but also for our children -- the kind of peace which lasts. Mr. President, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western alliance; -- And to your health, Mr. President, and what you symbolize -- both for Italy, and for the world. # # # # FILE (Lange/Wallace) May 18, 1989 11:00 a.m. [DEMITA.DOC] PRESIDENTIAL TOAST: DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA VILLA MADAMA SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1989 8:30 P.M. Mr. Prime Minister and Distinguished Guests. It is an honor for me, on behalf of the American people, to be received in such a generous way by Prime Minister De Mita --- whom I am proud to call amico. I have been to your beautiful country many times, as a private citizen, and as a public official. And, always, I have been received with kindness and generosity. But this trip is especially significant. For it marks my first trip to Europe as President. I can think of no better place to begin that trip, than here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional, when visiting Italy, for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background -- now 12 million, and rising! Who can forget Fiorella La Guardia, New York's great mayor. Or other Italians like Joe DiMaggio in sports; Anthony Fauci [FOUCH-ee] in medicine; Anthony Scalia on our Supreme Court. Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in 2 individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of faith, family, and work. These values underline the commercial ties which have expanded our two economies, and the world's economy at large. Mr. Prime Minister, we look to you for leadership in keeping the united European market of 1992 an open one. We admire your record of success in combatting terrorism and organized crime. And I am especially grateful to Italy for its assistance in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. Together I believe we can make real progress in the fight against narcotics trafficking and abuse worldwide. I think, too, of our ties in military security. Between our two countries. And within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. To protect that alliance is our continuing mission -- not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know you will do yours. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. When the need arose for NATO to relocate the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing within southern Europe, Italy welcomed it. When strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping troops. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn unward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. 3 For that, Mr. President, Italy has our gratitude, and our thanks. Together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let us build a peace not for ourselves alone, but also for our children -- the kind of peace which lasts. Mr. President, in that spirit, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses: -- To Italian-American friendship and our trans- Atlantic heritage; -- To the Western alliance; -- And to your health, Mr. President, and what you symbolize -- both for Italy, and for the world. # # # # #691 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary (Rome, Italy) For Immediate Release May 27, 1989 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT DINNER WITH PRIME MINISTER DE MITA Villa Madama Rome, Italy 9:20 P.M. (L) THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Prime Minister and leaders of the legislative branch, distinguished guests, it's a very great honor for me to be welcomed in such a warm and generous way by the Italian people and their government. You know, Barbara and I have been to this marvelous country, this beautiful country, many times, and as always, we've been received with kindness and generosity. This trip is my first visit to Europe as President of the United States. And I think of no place that is better to begin than right here in Italy and to be right here in Rome. Mr. Prime Minister, it is traditional when visiting Italy for American leaders to note the millions of our citizens who claim an Italian background, so I will brag -- now 12 million, and rising. And among the many Italian-Americans, there are Fiorello La Guardia -- some old enough to remember -- Joe DiMaggio in sports; Tony Fauci, now at the National Institute of Health; and, of course, our Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. And Italian-Americans are one link that binds the United States and Italy. But only one. For we are united by our belief in individual liberty, human dignity, and the rule of law. And by the shared values of family, faith and work. We also admire your country's record of success in combating terrorism and organized crime. And I'm especially grateful for your help in stopping the scourge of narcotics, which torments both our nations. We're going to continue our intense cooperative efforts to fight terrorism and narcotics and to protect air travelers. And just as this cooperative effort brings our peoples even closer together and helps to strengthen our already excellent bilateral relations, so too will the action that I'm pleased to announce tonight. After studying ways to relax U.S. visa requirements, we will soon begin a pilot program to end these requirements for your citizens. In the future, Italians who wish to visit our country, whether as tourists or on business, will no longer need to apply for visas -- and we look forward to that day. (Applause.) But along with our domestic initiatives, I think, too, of the strong military ties between our two countries, and within the Atlantic Alliance -- the most enduring alliance in the history of man. And to protect that Alliance and the shared commitment to freedom which underlies it is our continuing mission. Not merely as Americans, or Italians, but as believers in democracy. Of this, I am certain: We will do our part, and I know Italy will do its part. For when our common security has been in danger, you have stood ready to defend the Alliance. And when the need arose for NATO MORE - 2 - to relocate that 40lst Tactical Fighter Wing within southern Europe, Italy welcomed it. And when strategic interests were at risk in the Persian Gulf and in Lebanon, Italy sent ships and peacekeeping forces. And when NATO confronted widespread Soviet deployment of these multiple-warhead SS-20 missiles, Italy stood tall in response. And at times when Europe seemed ready to turn inward, you have reinforced our trans-Atlantic ties. And for that, Mr. Prime Minister, Italy has our gratitude and our profound respect. So together, let us reaffirm the ties that bind us. And let's continue to build peace and the commonwealth of free nations, not for ourselves, but also for our children -- the kind of peace and freedom which lasts. And in that spirit, Mr. Prime Minister, I ask all of our guests tonight to rise and raise their glasses. To Italian-American friendship, our trans-Atlantic heritage; and to the Western Alliance and the shared values of freedom and democracy that have made that Alliance strong; and to your health, Mr. Prime Minister, and the peace and prosperity of your great country. (A toast is offered.) (Applause.) END 9:28 P.M. (L)