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Document No.
036110SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/15/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5/17/89 NOON
DATE:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN N/C
STUDDERT N/C phone
BATES N/C phone
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
with an info copy to my office, no later than NOON, Wednesday,
May 17, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Four
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
SO warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have been to your Nation many
times both as private citizen and public official. And, always,
Barbara and I have marveled at the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is hard, too, to envision a demecratic Germany
without NATO. For this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel
of freedom at the center of american foreign policy.
2
Yes, sometimes we have disagreed, as allies will. But the
history of post-war U.S. -German relations is of allies resolute
and strong, My friends, we know that what unites us far
surmounts what divides us
What unites us are the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconcili tation than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
If winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including
happenings
the Soviet Union, it is, in part because Mr. Gorbachev has seen
that our society works and that his does not. we welcome these
changes and are prepared to move beyond containment
to a Policy that seeics to integrate the Soviet Union into
If hope for a better life stirs the peoples of Eastern
Europe, it is because we have remained true to our ideals.
the community of nations. we are encouraged by
changesin Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland
and Hungary. To encourage fundamental economic
and political reform, we will respond with a more
active engagement East European governments and
peoples.
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe,
Germany, and, yes, Berlin, it is because we have for forty years
been willing to defend our own freedom.
past tells US that
In the future, let us learn from the past. That means
preserving a strong defense that offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
Peace Through strength will give the Soviet Union (ontinued) incentive to
seek its security through democratization and Peonomic reform. The United States
and its allies share a vision of a less militorized Europe where
great armies mo longer face each other across barbed wive and
without
concrete walls. we seek a Europe, united Ly free. morkets and democracy.
varries
Forty years ago, the world marveled at perhaps Germany's
finest profile in courage. Some have termed it "the cradle of
the American-Germany friendship." I refer, of course, to the
Berlin airlift. Together, we stood as allies against the forces
of yanny. Today, we must stand again, and will.
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
that spirit, I ask our guests to rise and raise their glasses:
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
# # # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE PRESIDENT HAS 1238 SEEN
5/24/89
WASHINGTON
19
May 17, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
Itolal NATO with is meeting hould
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
til
FROM:
CURT SMITH
Toot w update
SUBJECT:
TOAST AT DINNER HOSTED BY CHANCELLOR KOHL
Tub.A.A.
I. SUMMARY
On Tuesday, May 30, you will be giving a toast at a black
tie dinner hosted by Chancellor Kohl. The dinner will be held at
the Redoute in Bonn.
II. DISCUSSION
The theme of the toast is German-American ties, the
importance of the Atlantic Alliance, and a common vision for the
future. The toasts are scheduled to make the German evening
news.
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Five
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
so warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have often visited your
wonderful country. And, always, Barbara and I have marveled at
the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is also hard to envision Germany without NATO. For
this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel of freedom at the
center of American foreign policy.
2
The history of post-war U.S. - German relations is of allies
resolute and strong united by the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconciliation than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
Winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including the
Soviet Union. It is happening, in part, because Mr. Gorbachev
has seen that our society works and that his does not. We
welcome these changes and are prepared to move beyond containment
to a policy that seeks to integrate the Soviet Union into the
community of nations. We are encouraged by changes in Eastern
Europe, particularly in Poland and Hungary. To encourage
fundamental economic and political reform, we will respond with a
more active engagement of East European governments and peoples.
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe, it is
because we have for forty years been willing to defend our own
freedom.
In the future, let us learn from the past. That past tells
us that preserving a strong defense offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
peace through strength will give the Soviet Union continued
incentive to seek its security through democratization and
economic reform. The United States and its allies share a vision
of a less militarized Europe where great armies no longer face
each other across barbed wire and concrete walls. We seek a
Europe without barriers, united by free markets and democracy.
Forty years ago, the world marveled at perhaps Germany's
finest profile in courage. Some have termed it "the cradle of
the American-German friendship." I refer, of course, to the
Berlin airlift. Together, we stood as allies against the forces
of tyranny. Today, we must stand again and will.
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
that spirit, I ask our guests to rise and raise their glasses:
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
4
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
# # # #
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
THE WHITE HOUSE
5/24/89
WASHINGTON
May 23, 1989
INFORMATION
OK for change now
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
DAN MCGROARTY Dmoh
THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON CW
but
may trip chaceeds sceeds
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.
Document No.
036110SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/15/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5/17/89 NOON
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN N/C
STUDDERT N/C phone
BATES N/C phone
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
with an info copy to my office, no later than NOON, Wednesday,
May 17, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
MAY 15
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Four
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
so warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have been to your Nation many
times both as private citizen and public official. And, always,
Barbara and I have marveled at the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is hard, too, to envision a democratic Germany
without NATO. For this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel
of freedom at the center of american foreign policy.
2
Yes, sometimes we have disagreed, as allies will. But the
history of post-war U.S. -German relations is of allies resolute
and strong My friends, we know that what unites us far
surmounts what divides us.
What unites us are the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconcili tation than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
If winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including
the Soviet Union, it is happening in part because Mr. Gorbachev has seen
that our society works and that his does not. we welcome these
changes and are prepared to move Deyond containment
to a Policy that seeics to integrate the Soviet Union into
If hope for a better life stirs the peoples of Eastern
Europe, it is because we have remained true to our ideals.
the community of nations. we are encouraged by
changesin Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland
and Hungary. To encourage fundamental economic
and Poli tical reform, we will respond with a more
active engagement East European governments and
peoples.
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe,
Germany, and, yes, Berlin, it is because we have for forty years
been willing to defend our own freedom.
past tells. us that
In the future, let us learn from the past. That means
preserving a strong defense that offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
Pe Peace Through Strength will give the Soviet Union Nontinued incentive to
seek its security through democratization and Peonomic reform. The United States
and its allies share a vision of a less timed Europe where
guat curmies mo longer face each other across barbed wive and
without
concrete walls. we seek a Europe, united by free. market and democracy.
Forty years ago, the world marveled at perhaps Germany's
varries
finest profile in courage. Some have termed it "the cradle of
the American-Germany friendship." I refer, of course, to the
Berlin airlift. Together, we stood as allies against the forces
of rýanny. Today, we must stand again, and will.
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
that spirit, I ask our guests to rise and raise their glasses:
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
# # # #
'89 5-19 12:37
PAGE 03
000 K-PORT, MAINE
Document No.
036110SS
3663
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/15/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5/17/89 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
May 17, 1989. Thank you.
with an info copy to my office, no later than NOON, Wednesday,
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
RESPONSE:
The NSC concers - with changes indicated Mav in
,19, 1989
red on the draft.
B
Brent Scowcroft
James W, Cicconi
CC: James Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
000 K-PORT, MAINE
'89 5-19 10:37
PAGE 04
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Four
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
SO warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have been to your Nation many
times both as private citizen and public official. And, always,
Barbara and I have marveled at the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is hard, too, to envision Las democratic] Germany
without NATO. For this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel
of freedom. It remains at the center of American
foreign policy.
000 K-PORT, MAINE
'89 5-19 10:38
PAGE 05
2
yes, sometimes we have disagreed, as allies will But the
history of post-war U.S. -German relations is of allies resolute
and strong My friends, we know that what unites us far
surmounts what divides us.
wear united by
What unites us are the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconcilization than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
& winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including
the Soviet Union. ( is in part because Mr. Gorbachev has seen
That is happening
that our society works and that his does not. We welcome these
to a If policy that seeks to integrate the Souiet union into
changes and are prepared to move beyond containment
hope for & better life stirs the peoples of Bastern
Europe, it is besause we have remained true to Our ideals.
the community of nations. We are excouraged by changes
in Eastern will Europe, particularly in Poland and Hungerg,-
and respond with a more active engagement of with
fundamental economic and political reform.
East European governments and peoples to encourage
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PAGE 06
;
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe,
Germany and, yes, Berlin, it is because we have for forty years
been willing to defend our own freedom.
past tells us that
In the future, let us learn from the past. That means
preserving a strong defense that offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
continued
Peace Through Strength will give the Soviet Union, incentive to
seek its security through democratization economic and, reform. The United
states, and its allies, share a vision of a less militarized
Europe in which millions of asmed men no longer need face each
other across the the that divides the continent.
Forty years ago, the world marveled at perhaps Germany's
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-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
#
#
000 K-PORT. MAINE
'89 5-19 10:39
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'89 5-19 10:37
PAGE 03
Document No.
036110SS
3663
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/15/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5/17/89 NOON
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
with an info copy to my office, no later than NOON, Wednesday,
May 17, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
The NSC concers - with changes indicated in
red on the draft.
B
Brent Scowcroft
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
000 K-PORT, MAINE
'89 5-19 10:37
PAGE 04
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Four
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
so warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have been to your Nation many
times both as private citizen and public official. And, always,
Barbara and I have marveled at the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is hard, too, to envision Las democratic
Germany
without NATO. For this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel
of freedom. It remains at the center of American
foreign policy.
000 K-PORT, MAINE
'89 5-19 10:38
PAGE 05
2
Yes, sometimes we have disagreed, as allies will But HT
the
history of post-war U.S. -German relations is of allies resolute
and strong
MY friends, WO know that what unites us far
surmounts what divides us.
wear united by
What unites us are the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconcilization than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
& winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including
the Soviet Union. in part because Mr. Gorbachev has seen
That is happening
that our society works and that his does not. We welcome these
to a policy that seeks to integrate the Soviet union into
changes and are prepared to move beyond containment
If hope for a better life stirs the peoples of Bastern
Europe, it is because WG have remained true to-our ideals.
the community of nations. We are encouraged by changes
in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and Hungerg,-
and will respond with a more active engagement of with
fundam economic and political reform.
East European governments and peoples to encourage
000 K-PORT, MAINE
'89 5-19 10:38
PAGE 06
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe,
Germany, and, yes yes, Berlin, it is because we have for forty years
been willing to defend our own freedom.
In the future, let us learn from the past. That part means tells us that
preserving a strong defense that offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
Peace Through Strength will give the Soviet ECONOMIC Union, continued incentive to
seek its security through democratization economics and,reform. The United
States, in and its allies, share a vision of a less militarized
Europe Forty other which across millions the time of armed that men divides no the longer need face each
years ago, the world marveled at perhaps continent. Germany's
fine profile in courage. Some farbed have were termed and Concrete it "the walls cradle we of free seek Enge
the American-Germany friendship." I refer, of course, to the
Berlin airlift. Together, we stood as allies against the forces
E
marketa
has
by
of yanny. Today, we must stand again, and will.
denna
$
when
even
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
1
that spirit, I ask our guests to rise and raise their glasses:
proof
the
have
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
tellar.
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
SUBJECT:
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VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
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James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
1959 MAY 15
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Four
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
so warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have been to your Nation many
times both as private citizen and public official. And, always,
Barbara and I have marveled at the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is hard, too, to envision a democratic Germany
without NATO. For this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel
of freedom.
2
Yes, sometimes we have disagreed, as allies will. But the
history of post-war U.S. -German relations is of allies resolute
and strong. My friends, we know that what unites us far
surmounts what divides us.
What unites us are the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconcilitation than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
If winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including
the Soviet Union, it is in part because Mr. Gorbachev has seen
that our society works and that his does not.
If hope for a better life stirs the peoples of Eastern
Europe, it is because we have remained true to our ideals.
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe,
Germany, and, yes, Berlin, it is because we have for forty years
been willing to defend our own freedom.
In the future, let us learn from the past. That means
preserving a strong defense that offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
Peace Through Strength will give the Soviet Union incentive to
seek its security through democratization and reform.
Forty years ago, the world marveled at perhaps Germany's
finest profile in courage. Some have termed it "the cradle of
the American-Germany friendship." I refer, of course, to the
Berlin airlift. Together, we stood as allies against the forces
of tryanny. Today, we must stand again, and will.
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
that spirit, I ask our guests to rise and raise their glasses:
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
# # # #
MAKE FILE STAFFED
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Four
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
so warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have been to your Nation many
times both as private citizen and public official. And, always,
Barbara and I have marveled at the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is hard, too, to envision a democratic Germany
without NATO. For this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel
of freedom.
2
Yes, sometimes we have disagreed, as allies will. But the
history of post-war U.S. -German relations is of allies resolute
and strong. My friends, we know that what unites us far
surmounts what divides us.
What unites us are the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites. us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconcilitation than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
If winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including
the Soviet Union, it is in part because Mr. Gorbachev has seen
that our society works and that his does not.
If hope for a better life stirs the peoples of Eastern
Europe, it is because we have remained true to our ideals.
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe,
Germany, and, yes, Berlin, it is because we have for forty years
been willing to defend our own freedom.
In the future, let us learn from the past. That means
preserving a strong defense that offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
Peace Through Strength will give the Soviet Union incentive to
seek its security through democratization and reform.
Forty years ago, the world marveled at perhaps Germany's
finest profile in courage. Some have termed it "the cradle of
the American-Germany friendship." I refer, of course, to the
Berlin airlift. Together, we stood as allies against the forces
of tryanny. Today, we must stand again, and will.
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
that spirit, I ask our guests to rise and raise their glasses:
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
# # # #
Document No.
036110SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/15/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5/17/89 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
with an info copy to my office, no later than NOON, Wednesday,
May 17, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No Connect 5/17/89
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Document No.
036110SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
5/15/8%PRIG
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5/17/89 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
with an info copy to my office, no later than NOON, Wednesday,
May 17, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
no comment
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
1989 MAY 15
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Four
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
so warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have been to your Nation many
times both as private citizen and public official. And, always,
Barbara and I have marveled at the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is hard, too, to envision a democratic Germany
without NATO. For this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel
of freedom.
2
Yes, sometimes we have disagreed, as allies will. But the
history of post-war U.S. -German relations is of allies resolute
and strong. My friends, we know that what unites us far
surmounts what divides us.
What unites us are the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconcilitation than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
If winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including
the Soviet Union, it is in part because Mr. Gorbachev has seen
that our society works and that his does not.
If hope for a better life stirs the peoples of Eastern
Europe, it is because we have remained true to our ideals.
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe,
Germany, and, yes, Berlin, it is because we have for forty years
been willing to defend our own freedom.
In the future, let us learn from the past. That means
preserving a strong defense that offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
Peace Through Strength will give the Soviet Union incentive to
seek its security through democratization and reform.
Forty years ago, the world marveled at perhaps Germany's
finest profile in courage. Some have termed it "the cradle of
the American-Germany friendship." I refer, of course, to the
Berlin airlift. Together, we stood as allies against the forces
of tryanny. Today, we must stand again, and will.
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
that spirit, I ask our guests to rise and raise their glasses:
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
# # # #
Received 6 00pm 5/15/89
(Smith/Blessey)
May 12, 1989
Draft Three
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
SO warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
My first visit here as President would have been special
regardless of its timing. For I have been to your Nation many
times both as private citizen and public official. And, always,
Barbara and I have marveled at the kindness of your people.
You know, an American Secretary of Labor was once
congratulated by President Kennedy for averting a labor strike.
"How do you do it?" the President asked. The Secretary smiled
and said, "The trick is to be there when it's settled."
But there is a special significance he
Yes, timing is important in diplomacy, and in life. And
this fusl
as President.
that is why my visit here is so appropriate. For it coincides
with two dates of great importance to both our countries: The
40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal Republic of
Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
2
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is hard, too, to envision a democratic Germany
without NATO. For this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel
of freedom.
Yes, sometimes we have disagreed, as allies will. But the
history of post-war U.S. -German relations is of allies resolute
and strong. My friends, we know that what unites us far
surmounts what divides us.
What unites us are the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
Mr. Chancellor, we want a world in which
banished from our lexicon, and where dignity and individuality
triumph. And a Europe whose continent is reconciled on the basis
of democracy and true Syeedom independence.
European
and
ofpence
our
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer those goals than at any time
since the founding of NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will
achieve them only if we uphold the principles which have guided
our friendship and the Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
3
If winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including
the Soviet Union, it is in part because Mr. Gorbachev has seen
that our society works and that his does not.
If hope for a better life stirs the peoples of Eastern
Europe, it is because we have remained true to our ideals.
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe,
Germany, and, yes, Berlin, it is because we have for forty years
been willing to defend our own freedom.
Had we not -- had we failed our challenge -- the face of
Europe would be very different today. It would be a Europe with
no common prosperity. No perestroika. No glasnost. Above all,
it would be a Europe with no freedom.
In the future, let us learn from this e. past. That means
preserving a strong defense that offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
Peace Through Strength will give the Soviet Union incentive to
seek its security through democratization and reform.
We in the West have never threatened that security. Nor do
we today. All of Europe recognizes that reality. And it knows,
too, that America, Germany, and Europe are more equal partners
than in 1948. We welcome this new partnership. And we see the
4
Federal Republic as a crucial part of a strong European pillar:
Assuming new global responsibilities; accepting its fair share of
the challenge of Western defense.
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen, the winds of change
are blowing -- winds of opportunity, and of hope. Let ue seize
those winds with the qualities that have for forty years marked
the Atlantic Alliance, and the friendship of our countries --
courage, decency, creativity, self-sacrifice.
Forty years ago, when I was a senior in college, the world
marveled at perhaps Germany's finest profile in courage. One
observer termed it "the cradle of the American-Germany
friendship." I refer, of course, to the Berlin airlift.
Together, we stood as allies against the forces of tryanny.
Today, we must stand again, and will.
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
that spirit, I ask all of our guests to rise and raise their
glasses:
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
5
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
# # # #
I
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 17, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
cw
FROM:
CURT SMITH is
SUBJECT:
TOAST AT DINNER HOSTED BY CHANCELLOR KOHL
I. SUMMARY
On Tuesday, May 30, you will be giving a toast at a black
tie dinner hosted by Chancellor Kohl. The dinner will be held at
the Redoute in Bonn.
II. DISCUSSION
The theme of the toast is German-American ties, the
importance of the Atlantic Alliance, and a common vision for the
future. The toasts are scheduled to make the German evening
news.
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Five
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
so warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have often visited your
wonderful country. And, always, Barbara and I have marveled at
the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is also hard to envision Germany without NATO. For
this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel of freedom at the
center of American foreign policy.
2
The history of post-war U.S. - German relations is of allies
resolute and strong united by the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconciliation than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
Winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including the
Soviet Union. It is happening, in part, because Mr. Gorbachev
has seen that our society works and that his does not. We
welcome these changes and are prepared to move beyond containment
to a policy that seeks to integrate the Soviet Union into the
community of nations. We are encouraged by changes in Eastern
Europe, particularly in Poland and Hungary. To encourage
fundamental economic and political reform, we will respond with a
more active engagement of East European governments and peoples.
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe, it is
because we have for forty years been willing to defend our own
freedom.
In the future, let us learn from the past. That past tells
us that preserving a strong defense offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
peace through strength will give the Soviet Union continued
incentive to seek its security through democratization and
economic reform. The United States and its allies share a vision
of a less militarized Europe where great armies no longer face
each other across barbed wire and concrete walls. We seek a
Europe without barriers, united by free markets and democracy.
Forty years ago, the world marveled at perhaps Germany's
finest profile in courage. Some have termed it "the cradle of
the American-German friendship." I refer, of course, to the
Berlin airlift. Together, we stood as allies against the forces
of tyranny. Today, we must stand again and will.
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
that spirit, I ask our guests to rise and raise their glasses:
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
4
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
# # # #
FICE
REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
MR. CHANCELLOR, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. IT IS A VERY
GREAT HONOR FOR US TO BE IN THIS MAGNIFICENT ROOM, AND
TO BE RECEIVED so WARMLY BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY.
- 2 -
I WOULD HAVE ENJOYED MY FIRST VISIT HERE AS
PRESIDENT REGARDLESS OF ITS TIMING. FOR I HAVE OFTEN
VISITED YOUR WONDERFUL COUNTRY. AND, ALWAYS, BARBARA
AND I HAVE MARVELED AT THE KINDNESS OF YOUR PEOPLE.
BUT THERE IS A SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THIS VISIT.
FOR IT COINCIDES WITH TWO DATES OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO
BOTH OUR COUNTRIES: THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
FOUNDING OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY AND THE
ATLANTIC ALLIANCE.
- 3 -
FOR FOUR DECADES, EACH EVENT HAS ENRICHED THE
OTHER. TODAY, IT IS HARD TO IMAGINE A NATO WITHOUT A
DEMOCRATIC GERMANY. FOR YOURS HAS BEEN, AND REMAINS, A
SUCCESS STORY ALMOST WITHOUT PARALLEL. IT IS ALSO HARD
TO ENVISION GERMANY WITHOUT NATO. FOR THIS ALLIANCE
HAS BEEN, AND REMAINS, A CITADEL OF FREEDOM AT THE
CENTER OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY.
- 4 -
THE HISTORY OF POST-WAR U.S. - GERMAN RELATIONS IS
OF ALLIES RESOLUTE AND STRONG UNITED BY THE VALUES OF
FAITH, FAMILY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND DEMOCRACY. AND
TIES -- ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, MILITARY -- THAT BIND OUR
DEMOCRACIES. A COMMON DEDICATION TO THE CAUSE OF PEACE
-- THAT, Too, UNITES US. AND THE KNOWLEDGE THAT
WESTERN UNITY IS CENTRAL TO THAT CAUSE.
- 5 -
IN 1989, WE ARE NEARER OUR GOALS OF PEACE AND
EUROPEAN RECONCILIATION THAN AT ANY TIME SINCE THE
FOUNDING OF NATO AND THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC. BUT WE WILL
ACHIEVE THEM ONLY IF WE UPHOLD THE PRINCIPLES WHICH
HAVE GUIDED OUR FRIENDSHIP AND THE ATLANTIC ALLIANCE
FOR FORTY YEARS.
WINDS OF CHANGE ARE BLOWING IN EASTERN EUROPE,
INCLUDING THE SOVIET UNION.
- 6 -
IT IS HAPPENING, IN PART, BECAUSE MR. GORBACHEV HAS
SEEN THAT OUR SOCIETY WORKS AND THAT HIS DOES NOT. WE
WELCOME THESE CHANGES AND ARE PREPARED TO MOVE BEYOND
CONTAINMENT TO A POLICY THAT SEEKS TO INTEGRATE THE
SOVIET UNION INTO THE COMMUNITY OF NATIONS. WE ARE
ENCOURAGED BY CHANGES IN EASTERN EUROPE, PARTICULARLY
IN POLAND AND HUNGARY.
- 7 -
To ENCOURAGE FUNDAMENTAL ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL REFORM,
WE WILL RESPOND WITH A MORE ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT OF EAST
EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS AND PEOPLES.
AND IF HOPE EXISTS FOR ENDING THE DIVISION OF
EUROPE, IT IS BECAUSE WE HAVE FOR FORTY YEARS BEEN
WILLING TO DEFEND OUR OWN FREEDOM.
- 8 -
IN THE FUTURE, LET US LEARN FROM THE PAST. THAT
PAST TELLS US THAT PRESERVING A STRONG DEFENSE OFFERS
THE GREATEST HOPE OF EASING EUROPE'S DIVISION AND
ENSURING EUROPE'S FREEDOM. FOR PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH
WILL GIVE THE SOVIET UNION CONTINUED INCENTIVE TO SEEK
ITS SECURITY THROUGH DEMOCRATIZATION AND ECONOMIC
REFORM.
- 9 -
THE UNITED STATES AND ITS ALLIES SHARE A VISION OF A
LESS MILITARIZED EUROPE WHERE GREAT ARMIES NO LONGER
FACE EACH OTHER ACROSS BARBED WIRE AND CONCRETE WALLS.
THAT IS WHY I PUT FORWARD MY CONVENTIONAL ARMS CONTROL
INITIATIVE YESTERDAY AT THE NATO SUMMIT. WE SEEK A
EUROPE WITHOUT BARRIERS, UNITED BY FREE MARKETS AND
DEMOCRACY.
- 10 -
TONIGHT, I AM VERY PLEASED TO MAKE A SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT. BEGINNING SHORTLY, HOLDERS OF PASSPORTS
OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC VISITING THE UNITED STATES AS
TOURISTS OR ON BUSINESS WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED TO
OBTAIN U.S. VISAS. THIS IS YET ANOTHER DEMONSTRATION
OF THE EVER CLOSER RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUR TWO
COUNTRIES.
- 11 -
FORTY YEARS AGO, THE WORLD MARVELED AT PERHAPS
GERMANY'S FINEST PROFILE IN COURAGE. SOME HAVE TERMED
IT "THE CRADLE OF THE AMERICAN-GERMAN FRIENDSHIP." I
REFER, OF COURSE, TO THE BERLIN AIRLIFT. TOGETHER, WE
STOOD AS ALLIES AGAINST THE FORCES OF TYRANNY. TODAY,
WE MUST STAND AGAIN AND WILL.
APART, WE CANNOT SUCCEED. TOGETHER, WE CANNOT
FAIL. AND IN THAT SPIRIT, I ASK OUR GUESTS TO RISE AND
RAISE THEIR GLASSES:
- 12 -
-- To THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY ON ITS
40TH ANNIVERSARY, AND TO GERMAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP;
-- To THE MOST ENDURING ALLIANCE IN THE
HISTORY OF MAN;
-- AND To THE HEALTH OF MY FRIEND AND
COLLEAGUE, THE CHANCELLOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC.
# # # #
Document No.
036110SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
5/15/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
5/17/89 NOON
DATE:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN N/C
STUDDERT N/C phone
BATES N/C phone
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930,
with an info copy to my office, no later than NOON, Wednesday,
May 17, 1989. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Four
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
SO warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have been to your Nation many
times both as private citizen and public official. And, always,
Barbara and I have marveled at the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is hard, too, to envision a democratic Germany
without NATO. For this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel
of freedom at the center of american foreign policy.
2
Yes, sometimes we have disagreed, as allies will. But the
history of post-war U.S.-German relations is of allies resolute
and strong, My friends, we know that what unites us far
surmounts what divides us
What unites us are the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconcili tation than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
If winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including
happeungs
the Soviet Union. it is in part because Mr. Gorbachev has seen
that our society works and that his does not. we welcome these
changes and are prepared to move beyond containment
to a Policy that seeico to integrate the Soviet Union into
If hope for a better life stirs the peoples of Eastern
Europe, it is because we have remained true to our ideals.
the community of nations. we are encouraged by
changesin Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland
and Hungary. To encourage fundamental economic
and Poli tical reform, we will respond with a more
active engagement East European governments and
peoples.
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe,
Germany, and, yes, Berlin, it is because we have for forty years
been willing to defend our own freedom.
past tells us that
In the future, let us learn from the past. That means
preserving a strong defense that offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
Peace Through Strength will give the Soviet Union Vontinued) incentive to
seek its security through democratization and economic reform. The United States
and its allies share a vision of a less mili timed Europe where
great armies mo longer face each other across barbed wive and
without
concrete walls. we seek a Europe, united by free. morket and democracy
varries
Forty years ago, the world marveled at perhaps Germany's
finest profile in courage. Some have termed it "the cradle of
the American-Germany friendship." I refer, of course, to the
Berlin airlift. Together, we stood as allies against the forces
of ryanny. Today, we must stand again, and will.
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
that spirit, I ask our guests to rise and raise their glasses:
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 17, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
ew
FROM:
CURT SMITH is
SUBJECT:
TOAST AT DINNER HOSTED BY CHANCELLOR KOHL
I. SUMMARY
On Tuesday, May 30, you will be giving a toast at a black
tie dinner hosted by Chancellor Kohl. The dinner will be held at
the Redoute in Bonn.
II. DISCUSSION
The theme of the toast is German-American ties, the
importance of the Atlantic Alliance, and a common vision for the
future. The toasts are scheduled to make the German evening
news.
(Smith/Blessey)
May 15, 1989
Draft Five
KOHL
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
Mr. Chancellor, ladies and gentlemen. It is a very great
honor for us to be in this magnificent room, and to be received
so warmly by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
I would have enjoyed my first visit here as President
regardless of its timing. For I have often visited your
wonderful country. And, always, Barbara and I have marveled at
the kindness of your people.
But there is a special significance to this visit. For it
coincides with two dates of great importance to both our
countries: The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Federal
Republic of Germany and the Atlantic Alliance.
For four decades, each event has enriched the other. Today,
it is hard to imagine a NATO without a democratic Germany. For
yours has been, and remains, a success story almost without
parallel. It is also hard to envision Germany without NATO. For
this Alliance has been, and remains, a citadel of freedom at the
center of American foreign policy.
2
The history of post-war U.S. - German relations is of allies
resolute and strong united by the values of faith, family, human
rights, and democracy. And ties -- economic, cultural, military
-- that bind our democracies. A common dedication to the cause
of peace -- that, too, unites us. And the knowledge that Western
unity is central to that cause.
In 1989, we are perhaps nearer our goals of peace and
European reconciliation than at any time since the founding of
NATO and the Federal Republic. But we will achieve them only if
we uphold the principles which have guided our friendship and the
Atlantic Alliance for forty years.
Winds of change are blowing in Eastern Europe, including the
Soviet Union. It is happening, in part, because Mr. Gorbachev
has seen that our society works and that his does not. We
welcome these changes and are prepared to move beyond containment
to a policy that seeks to integrate the Soviet Union into the
community of nations. We are encouraged by changes in Eastern
Europe, particularly in Poland and Hungary. To encourage
fundamental economic and political reform, we will respond with a
more active engagement of East European governments and peoples.
3
And if hope exists for ending the division of Europe, it is
because we have for forty years been willing to defend our own
freedom.
In the future, let us learn from the past. That past tells
us that preserving a strong defense offers the greatest hope of
easing Europe's division and ensuring Europe's freedom. For
peace through strength will give the Soviet Union continued
incentive to seek its security through democratization and
economic reform. The United States and its allies share a vision
of a less militarized Europe where great armies no longer face
each other across barbed wire and concrete walls. We seek a
Europe without barriers, united by free markets and democracy.
Forty years ago, the world marveled at perhaps Germany's
finest profile in courage. Some have termed it "the cradle of
the American-German friendship." I refer, of course, to the
Berlin airlift. Together, we stood as allies against the forces
of tyranny. Today, we must stand again and will.
Divided, we cannot succeed. United, we cannot fail. And in
that spirit, I ask our guests to rise and raise their glasses:
-- To the Federal Republic of Germany on its 40th
anniversary, and to German-American friendship;
4
-- To the most enduring alliance in the history of
man;
-- And to the health of my friend and colleague, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
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REMARKS: KOHL TOAST
BONN, WEST GERMANY
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1989
MR. CHANCELLOR, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. IT IS A VERY
GREAT HONOR FOR US TO BE IN THIS MAGNIFICENT ROOM, AND
TO BE RECEIVED so WARMLY BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY.
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I WOULD HAVE ENJOYED MY FIRST VISIT HERE AS
PRESIDENT REGARDLESS OF ITS TIMING. FOR I HAVE OFTEN
VISITED YOUR WONDERFUL COUNTRY. AND, ALWAYS, BARBARA
AND I HAVE MARVELED AT THE KINDNESS OF YOUR PEOPLE.
BUT THERE IS A SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THIS VISIT.
FOR IT COINCIDES WITH TWO DATES OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO
BOTH OUR COUNTRIES: THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
FOUNDING OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY AND THE
ATLANTIC ALLIANCE.
- 3 -
FOR FOUR DECADES, EACH EVENT HAS ENRICHED THE
OTHER. TODAY, IT IS HARD TO IMAGINE A NATO WITHOUT A
DEMOCRATIC GERMANY. FOR YOURS HAS BEEN, AND REMAINS, A
SUCCESS STORY ALMOST WITHOUT PARALLEL. IT IS ALSO HARD
TO ENVISION GERMANY WITHOUT NATO. FOR THIS ALLIANCE
HAS BEEN, AND REMAINS, A CITADEL OF FREEDOM AT THE
CENTER OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY.
- 4 -
THE HISTORY OF POST-WAR U.S. - GERMAN RELATIONS IS
OF ALLIES RESOLUTE AND STRONG UNITED BY THE VALUES OF
FAITH, FAMILY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND DEMOCRACY. AND
TIES -- ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, MILITARY -- THAT BIND OUR
DEMOCRACIES. A COMMON DEDICATION TO THE CAUSE OF PEACE
-- THAT, Too, UNITES US. AND THE KNOWLEDGE THAT
WESTERN UNITY IS CENTRAL TO THAT CAUSE.
5 I I
IN 1989, WE ARE PERHAPS NEARER OUR GOALS OF PEACE
AND EUROPEAN RECONCILIATION THAN AT ANY TIME SINCE THE
FOUNDING OF NATO AND THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC. BUT WE WILL
ACHIEVE THEM ONLY IF WE UPHOLD THE PRINCIPLES WHICH
HAVE GUIDED OUR FRIENDSHIP AND THE ATLANTIC ALLIANCE
FOR FORTY YEARS.
WINDS OF CHANGE ARE BLOWING IN EASTERN EUROPE,
INCLUDING THE SOVIET UNION.
- 6 -
IT IS HAPPENING, IN PART, BECAUSE MR. GORBACHEV HAS
SEEN THAT OUR SOCIETY WORKS AND THAT HIS DOES NOT. WE
WELCOME THESE CHANGES AND ARE PREPARED TO MOVE BEYOND
CONTAINMENT TO A POLICY THAT SEEKS TO INTEGRATE THE
SOVIET UNION INTO THE COMMUNITY OF NATIONS. WE ARE
ENCOURAGED BY CHANGES IN EASTERN EUROPE, PARTICULARLY
IN POLAND AND HUNGARY.
- 7 -
To ENCOURAGE FUNDAMENTAL ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL REFORM,
WE WILL RESPOND WITH A MORE ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT OF EAST
EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS AND PEOPLES.
AND IF HOPE EXISTS FOR ENDING THE DIVISION OF
EUROPE, IT IS BECAUSE WE HAVE FOR FORTY YEARS BEEN
WILLING TO DEFEND OUR OWN FREEDOM.
- 8 -
IN THE FUTURE, LET US LEARN FROM THE PAST. THAT
PAST TELLS US THAT PRESERVING A STRONG DEFENSE OFFERS
THE GREATEST HOPE OF EASING EUROPE'S DIVISION AND
ENSURING EUROPE'S FREEDOM. FOR PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH
WILL GIVE THE SOVIET UNION CONTINUED INCENTIVE TO SEEK
ITS SECURITY THROUGH DEMOCRATIZATION AND ECONOMIC
REFORM.
- 9 -
THE UNITED STATES AND ITS ALLIES SHARE A VISION OF A
LESS MILITARIZED EUROPE WHERE GREAT ARMIES NO LONGER
FACE EACH OTHER ACROSS BARBED WIRE AND CONCRETE WALLS.
WE SEEK A EUROPE WITHOUT BARRIERS, UNITED BY FREE
MARKETS AND DEMOCRACY.
FORTY YEARS AGO, THE WORLD MARVELED AT PERHAPS
GERMANY'S FINEST PROFILE IN COURAGE. SOME HAVE TERMED
IT "THE CRADLE OF THE AMERICAN-GERMAN FRIENDSHIP.' I
REFER, OF COURSE, TO THE BERLIN AIRLIFT.
- 10 -
TOGETHER, WE STOOD AS ALLIES AGAINST THE FORCES OF
TYRANNY. TODAY, WE MUST STAND AGAIN AND WILL.
DIVIDED, WE CANNOT SUCCEED. UNITED, WE CANNOT
FAIL. AND IN THAT SPIRIT, I ASK OUR GUESTS TO RISE AND
RAISE THEIR GLASSES:
-- To THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY ON ITS
40TH ANNIVERSARY, AND TO GERMAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP;
- 11 -
--
To THE MOST ENDURING ALLIANCE IN THE
HISTORY OF MAN;
-- AND TO THE HEALTH OF MY FRIEND AND
COLLEAGUE, THE CHANCELLOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC.
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