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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: 13489 Folder ID Number: 13489-002 Folder Title: Delors Meeting 5/30/89 Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 15 7 5 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 23, 1989 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: DAN MCGROARTY im.4 THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON CW RE: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING I. SUMMARY On Tuesday, May 30, at 1:15 p.m., you are meeting with Jacques Delors, President of the European Communities. The meeting will take place at EC headquarters. II. DISCUSSION Following the greeting, which will include only you and President Delors, a bilateral meeting will begin between top American and EC officials. McGroarty/Dooley May 23, 1989 10:30 a.m. Draft 3 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and to discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. American support for a free, prosperous integrated Europe is of long standing, dating from the days of World War II and the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners and as trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that shares a common commitment to democracy and, to human rights and to the power of individual initiative -- is a source of strength. We believe a strong Europe means a strong America and a strong and growing ifree commonwealth of nations. The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its future lies with free and open trade. We welcome 1992 and are confident that the creation of a single European market will advance liberal trade and prosperity worldwide. All of us have our own economic interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us recognize that the ultimate outcome of protectionist policies is stunted growth and reduced standards of living. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Soviet Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As both an example and as an increasingly active player on issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. We will continue to consult closely with the European Community. And I look forward to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, with Commission President Delors and with the leaders of European Community member governments in the months ahead. Thank you. # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 23, 1989 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: DAN MCGROARTY DMiG THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON CW RE: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING I. SUMMARY On Tuesday, May 30, at 1:15 p.m., you are meeting with Jacques Delors, President of the European Communities. The meeting will take place at EC headquarters. II. DISCUSSION Following the greeting, which will include only you and President Delors, a bilateral meeting will begin between top American and EC officials. McGroarty/Dooley May 23, 1989 10:30 a.m. Draft 3 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and to discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. American support for a free, prosperous integrated Europe is of long standing, dating from the days of World War II and the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners and as trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that shares a common commitment to democracy and, to human rights and to the power of individual initiative -- is a source of strength. We believe a strong Europe means a strong America and a strong and growing ifree commonwealth of/nations. The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its future lies with free and open trade. We welcome 1992 and are confident that the creation of a single European market will advance liberal trade and prosperity worldwide. All of us have our own economic interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us recognize that the ultimate outcome of protectionist policies is stunted growth and reduced standards of living. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Soviet Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As both an example and as an increasingly active player on issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. We will continue to consult closely with the European Community. And I look forward to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, with Commission President Delors and with the leaders of European Community member governments in the months ahead. Thank you. # # # MASTER II w/NSC McGroarty/Dooley May 23, 1989 8:50 a.m. Draft 2 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and to discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. (free, prosperous) American support for an integrated Europe is long standing, WORLD was II and dating from the days of the Marshall Plan. 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The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Soviet Goboth an example and Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As an increasingly active on player in issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. I look forward to continuing close consultations /Closely with the We will e I look forward you the comen European Community, and to renewing the discussions we've begun WITH COMMISSION here today, when President Delors visits Washington just a few weeks from now. and WITH the leaders of European Community mem ev governments m the months ahead. Thank you. # # # MASTERI Document No. 03745955 5/30 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM, 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE N/C SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN N/C STUDDERT N/C 8 BATES N/C UNTERMEYER BREEDEN Baskin see Comments CARD WINSTON CICCONI DEMAREST FITZWATER GRAY N/C 1 HAGIN REMARKS: Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston (Ext. 2930, Room 122) no later than 4:00 PM, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: reconciled except NSA James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley May 17, 1989 1959 MAN 2:30 pm Draft 1 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. American support for an integrated Europe is long-standing, dating from the days of the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners and trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that shares a common commitment to democracy and the rights of the individual -- is a source of strength. The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its future lies with free and open trade. We are confident that the creation of a single European market will advance freertrade economic worldwide. All of us have our own commercial interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us must recognize that the ultimate outcome of reduced stan dards of protectionist policies is stunted growth and sluggish living. development. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Scviet Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As an increasingly active player in issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. I look forward to continuing close consultations with the European Community, and to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, when President Delors visits Washington just a few weeks from now. Thank you. # # # Document No. 03745955 3805 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM, 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN be STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN Baskin CARD CICCONI DEMAREST FITZWATER GRAY HAGIN REMARKS: Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston (Ext. 2930, Room 122) no later than 4:00 PM, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: May 23, 1989 The NSC Staff has reviewed and concurs with the changes indicated. Brent Keter for Scowcroft James W, Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 CC: James Cicconi McGroarty/Dooley May 17, 1989 1989 !IAY 2:30 pm Draft 1 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with to President Delors and discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. free, prosperous and of American support for an integrated Europe is long-standing, and the War which preceded it. dating from the days of the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners as and trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that to buman shares a common commitment to democracy and the rights of the of to the power of initiative individual is a source of strength. We believe a strong Europe ^ means a strong America The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its welcome 1992 and future lies with free and open trade. We are confident that the liberal creation of a single European market will advance free trade and growing prosperity worldwide. All of us have our own commercial interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us must recognize that the ultimate outcome of protectionist policies is stunted growth and sluggish development. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are and (strons and Commonweath of Ivee nations on the march -- in the nations of Europe, Scviet Eastern in the Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As an increasingly active player in issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. I look forward to continuing close consultations with the European Community, and to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, 'isits Washington just a few both when with President Commission) Delors weeks from now and with they European Community the headsop & Thank you. member povernments over the coming # # # months. Document No. 03745955 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM, 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN X STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN Baskin CARD CICCONI DEMAREST FITZWATER GRAY \ HAGIN REMARKS: Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston (Ext. 2930, Room 122) no later than 4:00 PM, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: Sur James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley May 17, 1989 1989 MAY 2:30 pm Draft 1 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. American support for an integrated Europe is long-standing, dating from the days of the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners and trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that shares a common commitment to democracy and the rights of the individual -- is a source of strength. The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its future lies with free and open trade. We are confident that the creation of a single European market will advance free trade worldwide. All of us have our own commercial interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us must recognize that the ultimate outcome of protectionist policies is stunted growth and sluggish development. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march - -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Soviet Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As an increasingly active ? player in issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. I look forward to continuing close consultations with the European Community, and to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, when President Delors visits Washington just a few weeks from now. Thank you. # # # Document No. 03745955 action: Harvey R CC MJB WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM JBT RLS DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM, 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN Boskin CARD CICCONI DEMAREST FITZWATER GRAY HAGIN REMARKS: Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston (Ext. 2930, Room 122) no later than 00 PM, MONDAY, COB, Friday MAY 22, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you. 19 RESPONSE: Two changes, per Harvey Japar James W, Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley May 17, 1989 1959 MAY 2:30 pm Draft 1 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. American support for an integrated Europe is long-standing, dating from the days of the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners and trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that shares a common commitment to democracy and the rights of the individual -- is a source of strength. The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its future lies with free and open trade. We are confident that the creation of a single European market will advance free trade economic worldwide. All of us have our own commercial interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us must recognize that the ultimate outcome of reduced standards protectionist policies is stunted growth and sluggish of living. development. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Soviet Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As an increasingly active player in issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. I look forward to continuing close consultations with the European Community, and to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, when President Delors visits Washington just a few weeks from now. Thank you. # # # Boskin McGroarty/Dooley May 17, 1989 2:30 pm Draft 1 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. American support for an integrated Europe is long-standing, dating from the days of the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners and trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that shares a common commitment to democracy and the rights of the individual -- is a source of strength. The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its future lies with free and open trade. We are confident that the creation of a single European market will advance free trade economic ) (broader) worldwide. All of us have our own commercial interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us must recognize that the ultimate outcome of reduced standards protectionist policies is stunted growth and sluggish of living. development. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Soviet Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As an increasingly active player in issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. I look forward to continuing close consultations with the European Community, and to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, when President Delors visits Washington just a few weeks from now. Thank you. # # # Document No. 03445955 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM, 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN b STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN Boskin CARD CICCONI DEMAREST FITZWATER I GRAY \ HAGIN REMARKS: Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston (Ext. 2930, Room 122) no later than 4:00 PM, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: oh GSW 5/19 James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 Document No. 03745955 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM, 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN b STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN Boskin CARD CICCONI DEMAREST FITZWATER GRAY \ HAGIN REMARKS: Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston (Ext. 2930, Room 122) no later than 4:00 PM, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: number comment James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley May 17, 1989 1999 HAY 2:30 pm Draft 1 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. American support for an integrated Europe is long-standing, dating from the days of the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners and trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that shares a common commitment to democracy and the rights of the individual -- is a source of strength. The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its future lies with free and open trade. We are confident that the creation of a single European market will advance freetrade worldwide. All of us have our own commercial interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us must recognize that the ultimate outcome of protectionist policies is stunted growth and sluggish development. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Soviet Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As an increasingly active player in issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. I look forward to continuing close consultations with the European Community, and to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, when President Delors visits Washington just a few weeks from now. Thank you. # # # Document No. 03745955 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM, 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN STUDDERT BATES A UNTERMEYER BREEDEN Boskin CARD CICCONI DEMAREST FITZWATER 1 GRAY \ HAGIN REMARKS: Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston (Ext. 2930, Room 122) no later than 4:00 PM, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: No Comment James W, Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 McGroarty/Dooley May 17 1989 1989 HAY 2:30 pm Draft 1 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. American support for an integrated Europe is long-standing, dating from the days of the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners and trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that shares a common commitment to democracy and the rights of the individual -- is a source of strength. The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its future lies with free and open trade. We are confident that the creation of a single European market will advance free trade worldwide. All of us have our own commercial interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us must recognize that the ultimate outcome of protectionist policies is stunted growth and sluggish development. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Soviet Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As an increasingly active player in issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. I look forward to continuing close consultations with the European Community, and to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, when President Delors visits Washington just a few weeks from now. Thank you. # # # Document No. 03745955 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/18/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM, 5/22/89 SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MCCLURE SUNUNU NEWMAN SCOWCROFT PORTER DARMAN STUDDERT BATES UNTERMEYER BREEDEN Boskin CARD CICCONI DEMAREST FITZWATER GRAY \ HAGIN REMARKS: Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston (Ext. 2930, Room 122) no later than 4:00 PM, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1989, with an info copy to my office. Thank you. RESPONSE: No Commany 5/19/89 James W, Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 THE WHITE house WASHINGTON May 18, 1989 MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS FROM: ROBERT J. PORTMAN RJP/sw ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Presidential Remarks: Statement Following Delors Meeting Pursuant to your staffing request of May 18, 1989, Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced remarks. We have no legal objection to the contents. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. CC: James W. Cicconi MCGroARCY 5/28 DODLEX Suggested Presidential Remarks Following Meeting With EC Commission President Delors I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and discuss the important changes underway in Europe. President Delors himself has been in the forefront of the dramatic process of quickening the pace of European integration and seeking to complete the European Community's Stowards a funly common market single market by January 1993. Amuican support for European integration her is long. stunding, The United States has consistently supported the process of European integration ever since the Marshall Plan. We continue dading from the days of to believe that a united Europe which shares our values, our commitment to democracy and human rights makes for a stronger Atlantic Alliance as well as a more prosperous and vibrant market and trading partner. We are confident that the end result, as your European own leaders assured me have told us, will be an open, non-protectionist Europe. all The pressure for protectionism can be great but we must all resist the teamt will watch the details of how you implement your sing ogram, of course, to insure that our own "Ithrost commercial are protected. - 2 - These are exciting times with changes underway in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, and indeed around the globe. Democracy and free enterprise are on the march. The Community is an increasingly active player in many of the most important issues of common interest to us such as debt, development and the environment. Together, we and the EC can exert an enormous for good and positive influence on these trends. I look forward to continuing close consultations with the European Community on these events starting with President Delors' visit to Washington, June 14. and an opportunity % nevew the discussions we 've becomitoday, when Pres. Delow pup vist a to Washy You in mid fre. next month. RPM: SUMMIT-3 McGroarty/Dooley May 17, 1989 2:30 pm Draft 1 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity. to meet with President Delors and discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. American support for an integrated Europe is long-standing, dating from the days of the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners and trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that shares a common commitment to democracy and the rights of the individual -- is a source of strength. The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its future lies with free and open trade. We are confident that the creation of a single European market will advance free trade worldwide. All of us have our own commercial interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us must recognize that the ultimate outcome of protectionist policies is stunted growth and sluggish development. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Soviet Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As an increasingly active player in issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. I look forward to continuing close consultations with the European Community, and to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, when President Delors visits Washington just a few weeks from now. Thank you. # # # Document No. 037459 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 05/23/89 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: ---- SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BELGIUM (05/23 10:30a.m. draft 3) ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT F \ MCCLURE ) SUNUNU ) NEWMAN SCOWCROFT 9 PORTER DARMAN STUDDERT BATES Γ UNTERMEYER BREEDEN BOSKIN CARD WINSTON CICCONI ROGERS DEMAREST FITZWATER GRAY HAGIN REMARKS: The attached has been forwarded to the President. RESPONSE: James W. Cicconi Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Chief of Staff Ext. 2702 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 23, 1989 INFORMATION MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: DAN MCGROARTY DM.G THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON CW RE: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING I. SUMMARY On Tuesday, May 30, at 1:15 p.m., you are meeting with Jacques Delors, President of the European Communities. The meeting will take place at EC headquarters. II. DISCUSSION Following the greeting, which will include only you and President Delors, a bilateral meeting will begin between top American and EC officials. McGroarty/Dooley May 23, 1989 10:30 a.m. Draft 3 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I am pleased to have had this opportunity to meet with President Delors and to discuss the important changes underway in Europe. As one of the chief architects of European integration, President Delors has been a driving force in the European Community's advance towards a single market in 1992. American support for a free, prosperous integrated Europe is of long standing, dating from the days of World War II and the Marshall Plan. As Alliance partners and as trading partners, we believe that a united Europe -- one that shares a common commitment to democracy and, to human rights and to the power of individual initiative -- is a source of strength. We believe a strong Europe means a strong America and a strong and growing commonwealth of free nations. The fundamental fact of 1992 is that Europe understands its future lies with free and open trade. We welcome 1992 and are confident that the creation of a single European market will advance liberal trade and prosperity worldwide. All of us have our own economic interests -- all of us know that the pressures for protectionism can be great. But all of us recognize that the ultimate outcome of protectionist policies is stunted growth and reduced standards of living. A free and flourishing global economy is the key to growth. Today is a time of significant change in international affairs. The ideas of freedom, democracy and free enterprise are on the march -- in the nations of Eastern Europe, in the Soviet Union, and elsewhere around the globe. As both an example and as an increasingly active player on issues of global importance, the EC can exert enormous influence to advance these positive trends. We will continue to consult closely with the European Community. And I look forward to renewing the discussions we've begun here today, with Commission President Delors and with the leaders of European Community member governments in the months ahead. Thank you. # # # REMARKS: STATEMENT FOLLOWING DELORS MEETING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MAY 30, 1989 I AM PLEASED TO HAVE HAD THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH PRESIDENT DELORS AND TO DISCUSS THE IMPORTANT CHANGES UNDERWAY IN EUROPE. As ONE OF THE CHIEF ARCHITECTS OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION, PRESIDENT DELORS HAS BEEN A DRIVING FORCE IN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY'S ADVANCE TOWARDS A SINGLE MARKET IN 1992. - 2 - AMERICAN SUPPORT FOR A FREE, PROSPEROUS INTEGRATED EUROPE IS OF LONG STANDING, DATING FROM THE DAYS OF WORLD WAR II AND THE MARSHALL PLAN. As ALLIANCE PARTNERS AND AS TRADING PARTNERS, WE BELIEVE THAT A UNITED EUROPE --- ONE THAT SHARES A COMMON COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY AND, TO HUMAN RIGHTS AND TO THE POWER OF INDIVIDUAL INITIATIVE -- IS A SOURCE OF STRENGTH. WE BELIEVE A STRONG EUROPE MEANS A STRONG AMERICA AND A STRONG AND GROWING COMMONWEALTH OF FREE NATIONS. - 3 - THE FUNDAMENTAL FACT OF 1992 IS THAT EUROPE UNDERSTANDS ITS FUTURE LIES WITH FREE AND OPEN TRADE. WE WELCOME 1992 AND ARE CONFIDENT THAT THE CREATION OF A SINGLE EUROPEAN MARKET WILL ADVANCE LIBERAL TRADE AND PROSPERITY WORLDWIDE. ALL OF US HAVE OUR OWN ECONOMIC INTERESTS -- ALL OF US KNOW THAT THE PRESSURES FOR PROTECTIONISM CAN BE GREAT. - 4 - BUT ALL OF US RECOGNIZE THAT THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF PROTECTIONIST POLICIES IS STUNTED GROWTH AND REDUCED STANDARDS OF LIVING. A FREE AND FLOURISHING GLOBAL ECONOMY IS THE KEY TO GROWTH. TODAY IS A TIME OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. THE IDEAS OF FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY AND FREE ENTERPRISE ARE ON THE MARCH -- IN THE NATIONS OF EASTERN EUROPE, IN THE SOVIET UNION, AND ELSEWHERE AROUND THE GLOBE. - 5 - As BOTH AN EXAMPLE AND AS AN INCREASINGLY ACTIVE PLAYER ON ISSUES OF GLOBAL IMPORTANCE, THE EC CAN EXERT ENORMOUS INFLUENCE TO ADVANCE THESE POSITIVE TRENDS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO CONSULT CLOSELY WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY. AND I LOOK FORWARD TO RENEWING THE DISCUSSIONS WE'VE BEGUN HERE TODAY, WITH COMMISSION PRESIDENT DELORS AND WITH THE LEADERS OF EUROPEAN COMMUNITY MEMBER GOVERNMENTS IN THE MONTHS AHEAD. THANK YOU.