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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE
UNTIL 7:00 A.M. EDT
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 1989
TEXT OF REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT DEPARTURE FOR EUROPE
Andrews Air Force Base
July 9, 1989
This morning, I depart for Europe -- my second visit in two
months to a continent in the midst of change -- a time of
unprecedented opportunity for peace, prosperity and freedom.
I'm especially pleased to make my trip at this time. Just five
days ago, we celebrated the birth of our Nation. Just five days
from now, France will celebrate its rebirth as a modern nation,
the 14th of July. This year, it's a special celebration: The
Bicentennial of Bastille Day.
Two hundred years ago, the democratic revolution that began here
in America crossed the Atlantic. The gates of the Bastille
opened onto a new era -- the era of the Rights of Man. In
Europe, as in America, an idea was unleashed that would change
the face of history -- an idea that is still shaping our world
today. That idea is democracy.
Then and now, freedom finds its allies everywhere. Lafayette and
Rochambeau, Kosciuszko and Pulaski: These names are engraved in
American history -- patriots not only in their own countries, but
in America as well. And the Revolution of 1789 had its roots in
the Spirit of 1776. Remember what James Monroe said about the
French who fought at our side for America's independence: "They
caught the spirit of liberty here, and carried it home with
them."
Today, that spirit of liberty remains strong, and the United
States remains the friend of any nation -- any people -- who love
freedom and cherish the Rights of Man.
This morning, I begin a journey that will take me to Europe --
East and West -- a journey that underscores the tremendous
changes, challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
I travel first to Poland and Hungary -- nations on the threshold
of a new era, nations where the spirit of freedom is strong. In
both countries, we're witnessing remarkable changes -- welcome
developments no one would have thought possible even a year ago.
New voices are shaping the course of national affairs -- and both
countries are on the path towards economic rebirth and political
pluralism. My visit underscores the growing importance our
Nation sees in the changing face of Central Europe.
I will travel from Poland and Hungary to France, to join leaders
from the six major industrial democracies in my first Economic
Summit as President. Together, we are working to spread the
benefits of political freedom and economic prosperity around the
world. The Summit is a unique opportunity to assess our
progress. It's also an opportunity to show that we can forge a
common response to new challenges, such as the need to protect
the global environment.
- more -
- 2 -
Our agenda at the Economic Summit will include both political
and economic issues of global impact. We will review the
international economic scene, and we'll identify where we can
improve coordination. We'll focus on the problem of debt in the
developing world. I expect Summit leaders to make a firm
commitment to complete the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations by
December 1990.
And we will discuss ways of dealing with a number of critical
environmental issues that affect us all -- problems including
global warming, deforestation, and the pollution of the world's
oceans. We know there are no easy solutions. But -- provided we
work together -- I'm confident we can find common solutions to
problems none of us can solve alone.
And finally, before returning home, I will visit an old and
honored ally: The Netherlands. Our friendship with the Dutch is
older than our own Constitution -- with a nation whose long
tradition of union and liberty shaped and inspired our own.
Today, our two nations are partners in commerce and common
defense, and the common values that bind us have never been
stronger.
Europe is at a turning point. A continent cruelly divided for
more than four decades now dreams of being whole and free. Our
task is clear: To see that we mend old divisions, that we
fulfill the decades-old dream -- and that the new Europe emerges,
secure, prosperous, peaceful and free.
# # #
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
FINAL
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
JULY 9, 1989
7:00 A.M.
THIS MORNING, I DEPART FOR EUROPE -- MY SECOND
VISIT IN TWO MONTHS TO A CONTINENT IN THE MIDST OF
CHANGE -- A TIME OF UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY FOR
PEACE, PROSPERITY AND FREEDOM.
- 2 -
I'M ESPECIALLY PLEASED TO MAKE MY TRIP AT THIS
TIME. JUST FIVE DAYS AGO, WE CELEBRATED THE BIRTH OF
OUR NATION. JUST FIVE DAYS FROM NOW, FRANCE WILL
CELEBRATE ITS REBIRTH AS A MODERN NATION, THE 14TH OF
JULY. THIS YEAR, IT'S A SPECIAL CELEBRATION: THE
BICENTENNIAL OF BASTILLE DAY.
Two HUNDRED YEARS AGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REVOLUTION
THAT BEGAN HERE IN AMERICA CROSSED THE ATLANTIC.
- 4 -
THEN AND NOW, FREEDOM FINDS ITS ALLIES EVERYWHERE.
LAFAYETTE AND ROCHAMBEAU, Kosciuszko AND PULASKI:
THESE NAMES ARE ENGRAVED IN AMERICAN HISTORY --
PATRIOTS NOT ONLY IN THEIR OWN COUNTRIES, BUT IN
AMERICA AS WELL. AND THE REVOLUTION OF 1789 HAD ITS
ROOTS IN THE SPIRIT OF 1776. REMEMBER WHAT JAMES
MONROE SAID ABOUT THE FRENCH WHO FOUGHT AT OUR SIDE FOR
AMERICA'S INDEPENDENCE: "THEY CAUGHT THE SPIRIT OF
LIBERTY HERE, AND CARRIED IT HOME WITH THEM."
- 3 -
THE GATES OF THE BASTILLE OPENED ONTO A NEW ERA -- THE
ERA OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN. IN EUROPE, AS IN AMERICA, AN
IDEA WAS UNLEASHED THAT WOULD CHANGE THE FACE OF
HISTORY -- AN IDEA THAT IS STILL SHAPING OUR WORLD
TODAY. THAT IDEA IS DEMOCRACY.
- 5 -
TODAY, THAT SPIRIT OF LIBERTY REMAINS STRONG, AND
THE UNITED STATES REMAINS THE FRIEND OF ANY NATION --
ANY PEOPLE -- WHO LOVE FREEDOM AND CHERISH THE RIGHTS
OF MAN.
THIS MORNING, I BEGIN A JOURNEY THAT WILL TAKE ME
TO EUROPE -- EAST AND WEST -- A JOURNEY THAT
UNDERSCORES THE TREMENDOUS CHANGES, CHALLENGES AND
OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD OF US.
- 6 -
I TRAVEL FIRST TO POLAND AND HUNGARY -- NATIONS ON
THE THRESHOLD OF A NEW ERA, NATIONS WHERE THE SPIRIT OF
FREEDOM IS STRONG. IN BOTH COUNTRIES, WE'RE WITNESSING
REMARKABLE CHANGES -- WELCOME DEVELOPMENTS NO ONE WOULD
HAVE THOUGHT POSSIBLE EVEN A YEAR AGO. NEW VOICES ARE
SHAPING THE COURSE OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS -- AND BOTH
COUNTRIES ARE ON THE PATH TOWARDS ECONOMIC REBIRTH AND
POLITICAL PLURALISM.
- 10 -
AND WE WILL DISCUSS WAYS OF DEALING WITH A NUMBER
OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT EFFECT US ALL --
PROBLEMS INCLUDING GLOBAL WARMING, DEFORESTATION, AND
THE POLLUTION OF THE WORLD'S OCEANS. WE KNOW THERE ARE
NO EASY SOLUTIONS. BUT --PROVIDED WE WORK TOGETHER --
I'M CONFIDENT WE CAN FIND COMMON SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS
NONE OF US CAN SOLVE ALONE.
AND FINALLY, BEFORE RETURNING HOME, I WILL VISIT AN
OLD AND HONORED ALLY: THE NETHERLANDS.
- 9 -
WE WILL REVIEW THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC SCENE, AND
WE' LL IDENTIFY WHERE WE CAN IMPROVE COORDINATION.
WE' LL FOCUS ON THE PROBLEM OF DEBT IN THE DEVELOPING
WORLD. I EXPECT SUMMIT LEADERS TO MAKE A FIRM
COMMITMENT TO COMPLETE THE URUGUAY ROUND OF TRADE
NEGOTIATIONS BY DECEMBER 1990.
- 11 -
OUR FRIENDSHIP WITH THE DUTCH IS OLDER THAN OUR OWN
CONSTITUTION -- WITH A NATION WHOSE LONG TRADITION OF
UNION AND LIBERTY SHAPED AND INSPIRED OUR OWN. TODAY,
OUR TWO NATIONS ARE PARTNERS IN COMMERCE AND COMMON
DEFENSE, AND THE COMMON VALUES THAT BIND US HAVE NEVER
BEEN STRONGER.
EUROPE IS AT A TURNING POINT. A CONTINENT CRUELLY
DIVIDED FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES NOW DREAMS OF BEING
WHOLE AND FREE.
- 12 -
OUR TASK IS CLEAR: TO SEE THAT WE MEND OLD DIVISIONS,
THAT WE FULFILL THE DECADES-OLD DREAM -- AND THAT THE
NEW EUROPE EMERGES, SECURE, PROSPEROUS, PEACEFUL AND
FREE.
THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU, AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA.
# # #
Document No. 04842155
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/30/89
--
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
SUBJECT:
JULY 9, 1989
(6/29 - 1:30 p.m. draft)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
III ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
7/3/89
KG
CARDS
89 JUN 30 P5
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 29, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON
cw
FROM:
DANIEL MCGROARTY omer
SUBJECT: ANDREWS A.F.B. DEPARTURE STATEMENT
I. SUMMARY
On Sunday, July 9, at 7:00 a.m., you will deliver a
departure statement at Andrews Air Force Base.
II. DISCUSSION
These remarks provide a framework for your trip, evoking the
ideals of freedom and democracy both as foundations of
western government, and as a spreading force throughout the
world.
They also focus on the reforms taking place in Poland and
Hungary -- their movement towards greater economic and
political freedom -- and on the issues we plan to tackle at
the Economic Summit, in particular our approach to debt and
the worldwide environmental crisis.
McGroarty/Dooley
June 29, 1989
1:30 pm
Draft 3
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
JULY 9, 1989
7:00 A.M.
This morning, I depart for Europe -- my second visit in two
months to a continent in the midst of change -- a time of
unprecedented opportunity for peace, prosperity and freedom.
I'm especially pleased to make my trip at this time. Just
five days ago, we celebrated the birth of our Nation. Just five
days from now, France will celebrate its rebirth as a modern
nation, the 14th of July. This year, it's a special celebration:
the bicentennial of Bastille Day.
Two hundred years ago, the democratic revolution that began
here in America crossed the Atlantic. The gates of the Bastille
opened onto a new era -- the era of the Rights of Man. In
Europe, as in America, an idea was unleashed that would change
the face of history -- an idea that is still shaping our world
today. That idea is democracy.
Then and now, freedom finds its allies everywhere.
Lafayette and Rochambeau, Kosciuszko and Pulaski: these names
are engraved in American history -- patriots not only in their
2
own countries, but in America as well. And the Revolution of
1789 had its roots in the Spirit of 1776. Remember what James
Monroe said about the French who fought at our side for America's
independence: "They caught the spirit of liberty here, and
carried it home with them.' "
Today, that spirit of liberty remains strong, and the United
States remains the friend of any nation -- any people -- who love
freedom and cherish the Rights of Man.
This morning, I begin a journey that will take me to Europe
-- East and West -- a journey that underscores the tremendous
changes, challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
I travel first to Poland and Hungary -- nations on the
threshold of a new era, nations where the spirit of freedom is
strong. In both countries, we're witnessing remarkable changes -
- welcome developments no one would have thought possible even a
year ago. New voices are shaping the course of national affairs
-- and both countries are on the path towards economic rebirth
and political pluralism. My visit underscores the growing
importance our nation sees in the changing face of Central
Europe.
I will travel from Poland and Hungary to France, to join
leaders from the six major industrial democracies in my first
3
Economic Summit as President. Together, we are working to spread
the benefits of political freedom and economic prosperity around
the world. The Summit is a unique opportunity to assess our
progress. It's also an opportunity to show that we can forge a
common response to new challenges, such as the need to protect
the global environment.
Our agenda at the Economic Summit will include both
political and economic issues of global impact. We will review
the international economic scene, and we'll identify where we can
improve coordination. We'll focus on the problem of debt in the
developing world. I expect Summit leaders to make a firm
commitment to complete the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations by
December 1990.
And we will discuss ways of dealing with a number of
critical environmental issues that effect us all -- problems
including global warming, deforestation, and the pollution of the
world's oceans. We know there are no easy solutions. But --
provided we work together -- I'm confident we can find common
solutions to problems none of us can solve alone.
And finally, before returning home, I will visit an old and
honored ally: the Netherlands. Our friendship with the Dutch is
older than our own Constitution -- with a nation whose long
tradition of union and liberty shaped and inspired our own.
4
Today, our two nations are partners in commerce and common
defense, and the common values that bind us have never been
stronger.
Europe is at a turning point. A continent cruelly divided
for more than four decades now dreams of being whole and free.
Our task is clear: to see that we mend old divisions, that we
fulfill the decades-old dream -- and that the new Europe emerges,
secure, prosperous, peaceful and free.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States
of America.
# # #
Document No. 048421SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/27/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6/28/89 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, ANDREWS AFB
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
WINSTON
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
91:8° 91 8v' 28 NNC 68
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Dooley
1989 JUN 27 Fill
June 27, 1989
5:30 pm
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
JULY 9, 1989
7:00 A.M.
This morning, I depart for Europe -- my second visit in two
months to a continent in the midst of change -- a time of
unprecedented opportunity for peace, prosperity and freedom.
I'm especially pleased to make my trip at this time. Just
the birth of our NATION.
we
four days ago, our nation celebrated the 4th of July. Just five
rebirth asa modern nation
days from now, France will celebrate its own day of independence,
the 14th of July. This year, it's a special celebration: the
bicentennial of Bastille Day.
Two hundred years ago, the democratic revolution that began
here in America crossed the Atlantic. The gates of the Bastille
opened onto a new era -- the era of the Rights of Man. In
Europe, as in America, an idea was unleashed that would change
the face of history -- an idea that is still shaping our world
today. That ,dea is democracy.
Then and now, freedom finds its allies everywhere.
Lafayette and Rochambeau, Kosciuszko and Pulaski: these names
are engraved in American history -- patriots not only in their
2
own countries, but in America as well. And the Revolution of
1789 had its roots in the Spirit of 1776. Remember what James
Monroe said about the French who fought at our side for America's
independence: "They caught the spirit of liberty here, and
carried it home with them. "
Today, that spirit of liberty remains strong, and the United
States remains the friend of any nation -- any people -- who love
freedom and cherish the Rights of Man.
Today, I begin a journey that will take me to Europe -- East
and West -- a journey that underscores the tremendous changes,
challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
I travel first to Poland and Hungary -- nations on the
threshold of a new era, nations where where the spirit of freedom
is strong. In both countries, we're witnessing remarkable
welcome
changes -- encouraging developments no one would have thought
possible even a year ago. New voices are shaping the course of
national affairs -- and both countries are on the path towards
economic rebirth and political pluralism. My visit underscores
the growing importance our nation sees in the changing face of
Central Europe.
I will travel from Poland and Hungary to France, to join
leaders from the six major industrial democracies in my first
3
Economic Summit as President. The global economy is a fact of
life. The trend towards more open markets is favorable for all
of us -- whether it's our own free trade agreement with Canada,
substitut
or Europe's steady progress towards a truly common market in
NSC
1992. Contact between the governments of the world's major
language
economies -- contact of the kind that will take place this week
in Paris -- is more crucial than ever before.
Our agenda at the Economic Summit will include issues of
global impact. We'll focus on the problem of debt in the
developing world -- and ways we can ease the burden and create
conditions for growth. We'll also address the increasing need
for a cooperative approach to threats to our environment --
threats like global warming, and other conditions that pose
dangers to us all. In each case, we'll be seeking at the Summit
common solutions to problems none of us can solve alone.
And finally, before returning home, I will visit an old and
honored ally: the Netherlands. Our friendship with the Dutch is
older than our own Constitution -- with a nation whose long
tradition of union and liberty shaped and inspired our own.
Today, our two nations are partners in commerce and common
defense, and the common values that bind us have never been
stronger.
4
Europe is at a turning point. A continent cruelly divided
for more than four decades now dreams of being whole and free.
Our task is clear: to see that old divisions are erased, that we
we meud)
fulfill the decades-old dream is fulfilled -- and that the new Europe
emerges, secure, prosperous, peaceful and free.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States
of America.
# # #
Document No. 048421SS
5114
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING All MEMORANDUM
89 JUN 29
6/27/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6/28/89 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, ANDREWS AFB
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
>
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
June, 29, 1989
NSC concurs, with changes marked.
Brent B Scowcroft
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
CC: James W. Cicconi
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
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60 :010 288 NOS 68
1989 JUN 27 Pil 6:2'
McGroarty/Dooley
June 27, 1989
5:30 pm
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
JULY 9, 1989
7:00 A.M.
This morning, I depart for Europe -- my second visit in two
months to a continent in the midst of change -- a time of
unprecedented opportunity for peace, prosperity and freedom.
I'm especially pleased to make my trip at this time. Just
we celebrated the birth of our Nation,
four days ago, (our nation celebrated the 4th of July. Just five
independence
rebirth as a modern nation,
days from now, France will celebrate its own day of independence,
the 14th of July. This year, it's a special celebration: the
bicentennial of Bastille Day.
Two hundred years ago, the democratic revolution that began
here in America crossed the Atlantic. The gates of the Bastille
opened onto a new era -- the era of the Rights of Man. In
Europe, as in America, an idea was unleashed that would change
the face of history -- an idea that is still shaping our world
today.
Then and now, freedom finds its allies everywhere.
Lafayette and Rochambeau, Kosciuszko and Pulaski: these names
are engraved in American history -- patriots not only in their
2
own countries, but in America as well. And the Revolution of
1789 had its roots in the Spirit of 1776. Remember what James
Monroe said about the French who fought at our side for America's
independence: "They caught the spirit of liberty here, and
carried it home with them. "
Today, that spirit of liberty remains strong, and the United
States remains the friend of any nation -- any people -- who love
freedom and cherish the Rights of Man.
Today, I begin a journey that will take me to Europe -- East
and West -- a journey that underscores the tremendous changes,
challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
I travel first to Poland and Hungary -- nations on the
threshold of a new era, nations where where the spirit of freedom
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is strong. In both countries, we're witnessing remarkable
welcome
changes
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possible even a year ago. New voices are shaping the course of
national affairs -- and both countries are on the path towards
economic rebirth and political pluralism. My visit underscores
the growing importance our Nation sees in the changing face of
Central Europe.
I will travel from Poland and Hungary to France, to join
leaders from the six major industrial democracies in my first
3
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oppatinity to affess Where we are as we continue to work together to
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And finally, before returning home, I will visit an old and
honored ally: the Netherlands. Our friendship with the Dutch is
older than our own Constitution -- with a nation whose long
tradition of union and liberty shaped and inspired our own.
Today, our two nations are partners in commerce and common
defense, and the common values that bind us have never been
stronger.
4
Europe is at a turning point. A continent cruelly divided
for more than four decades now dreams of being whole and free.
Our task is clear: to see that old divisions are erased, that
the decades-old dream is fulfilled -- and that the new Europe
emerges, secure, prosperous, peaceful and free.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States
of America.
# # #
McGroarty/Dooley
June 27, 1989
5:30 pm
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
JULY 9, 1989
7:00 A.M.
This morning, I depart for Europe -- my second visit in two
months to a continent in the midst of change -- a time of
unprecedented opportunity for peace, prosperity and freedom.
I'm especially pleased to make my trip at this time. Just
four days ago, our nation celebrated the 4th of July. Just five
days from now, France will celebrate its own day of independence,
the 14th of July. This year,' it's a special celebration: the
bicentennial of Bastille Day.
Two hundred years ago, the democratic revolution that began
here in America crossed the Atlantic. The gates of the Bastille
opened onto a new era -- the era of the Rights of Man. In
Europe, as in America, an idea was unleashed that would change
the face of history -- an idea that is still shaping our world
today.
Then and now, freedom finds its allies everywhere.
Lafayette and Rochambeau, Kosciuszko and Pulaski: these names
are engraved in American history -- patriots not only in their
2
own countries, but in America as well. And the Revolution of
1789 had its roots in the Spirit of 1776. Remember what James
Monroe said about the French who fought at our side for America's
independence: "They caught the spirit of liberty here, and
carried it home with them.' "
Today, that spirit of liberty remains strong, and the United
States remains the friend of any nation -- any people -- who love
freedom and cherish the Rights of Man.
Today, I begin a journey that will take me to Europe -- East
and West -- a journey that underscores the tremendous changes,
challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
I travel first to Poland and Hungary -- nations on the
threshold of a new era, nations where where the spirit of freedom
is strong. In both countries, we're witnessing remarkable
changes -- encouraging developments no one would have thought
possible even a year ago. New voices are shaping the course of
national affairs -- and both countries are on the path towards
economic rebirth and political pluralism. My visit underscores
the growing importance our nation sees in the changing face of
Central Europe.
I will travel from Poland and Hungary to France, to join
leaders from the six major industrial democracies in my first
3
Economic Summit as President. The global economy is a fact of
life. The trend towards more open markets is favorable for all
of us -- whether it's our own free trade agreement with Canada,
or Europe's steady progress towards a truly common market in
1992. Contact between the governments of the world's major
economies -- contact of the kind that will take place this week
in Paris -- is more crucial than ever before.
Our agenda at the Economic Summit will include issues of
global impact. We'll focus on the problem of debt in the
developing world -- and ways we can ease the burden and create
conditions for growth. We'll also address the increasing need
for a cooperative approach to threats to our environment --
threats like global warming, and other conditions that pose
dangers to us all. In each case, we'll be seeking at the Summit
common solutions to problems none of us can solve alone.
And finally, before returning home, I will visit an old and
honored ally: the Netherlands. Our friendship with the Dutch is
older than our own Constitution -- with a nation whose long
tradition of union and liberty shaped and inspired our own.
Today, our two nations are partners in commerce and common
defense, and the common values that bind us have never been
stronger.
4
Europe is at a turning point. A continent cruelly divided
for more than four decades now dreams of being whole and free.
Our task is clear: to see that old divisions are erased, that
the decades-old dream is fulfilled -- and that the new Europe
emerges, secure, prosperous, peaceful and free.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States
of America.
# # #
McGroarty/Dooley
June 27, 1989
5:30 pm
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
JULY 9, 1989
7:00 A.M.
This morning, I depart for Europe -- my second visit in two
months to a continent in the midst of change -- a time of
unprecedented opportunity for peace, prosperity and freedom.
I'm especially pleased to make my trip at this time. Just
four days ago, our nation celebrated the 4th of July. Just five
days from now, France will celebrate its own day of independence,
the 14th of July. This year, it's a special celebration: the
bicentennial of Bastille Day.
Two hundred years ago, the democratic revolution that began
here in America crossed the Atlantic. The gates of the Bastille
opened onto a new era -- the era of the Rights of Man. In
Europe, as in America, an idea was unleashed that would change
the face of history -- an idea that is still shaping our world
today.
Then and now, freedom finds its allies everywhere.
Lafayette and Rochambeau, Kosciuszko and Pulaski: these names
are engraved in American history -- patriots not only in their
2
own countries, but in America as well. And the Revolution of
1789 had its roots in the Spirit of 1776. Remember what James
Monroe said about the French who fought at our side for America's
independence: "They caught the spirit of liberty here, and
carried it home with them. If
Today, that spirit of liberty remains strong, and the United
States remains the friend of any nation -- any people -- who love
freedom and cherish the Rights of Man.
Today, I begin a journey that will take me to Europe -- East
and West -- a journey that underscores the tremendous changes,
challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
I travel first to Poland and Hungary -- nations on the
threshold of a new era, nations where where the spirit of freedom
is strong. In both countries, we're witnessing remarkable
changes -- encouraging developments no one would have thought
possible even a year ago. New voices are shaping the course of
national affairs -- and both countries are on the path towards
economic rebirth and political pluralism. My visit underscores
the growing importance our nation sees in the changing face of
Central Europe.
I will travel from Poland and Hungary to France, to join
leaders from the six major industrial democracies in my first
3
Economic Summit as President. The global economy is a fact of
life. The trend towards more open markets is favorable for all
of us -- whether it's our own free trade agreement with Canada,
or Europe's steady progress towards a truly common market in
1992. Contact between the governments of the world's major
economies -- contact of the kind that will take place this week
in Paris -- is more crucial than ever before.
Our agenda at the Economic Summit will include issues of
global impact. We'll focus on the problem of debt in the
developing world -- and ways we can ease the burden and create
conditions for growth. We'll also address the increasing need
for a cooperative approach to threats to our environment --
threats like global warming, and other conditions that pose
dangers to us all. In each case, we'll be seeking at the Summit
common solutions to problems none of us can solve alone.
And finally, before returning home, I will visit an old and
honored ally: the Netherlands. Our friendship with the Dutch is
older than our own Constitution -- with a nation whose long
tradition of union and liberty shaped and inspired our own.
Today, our two nations are partners in commerce and common
defense, and the common values that bind us have never been
stronger.
4
Europe is at a turning point. A continent cruelly divided
for more than four decades now dreams of being whole and free.
Our task is clear: to see that old divisions are erased, that
the decades-old dream is fulfilled -- and that the new Europe
emerges, secure, prosperous, peaceful and free.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States
of America.
# # #
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6/27/89
DATE:
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, ANDREWS AFB
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE O.K.
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER see changes
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES N/C
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
BREEDEN
WINSTON
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST Aee comments
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
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with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
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See comments
89 JUN 29 JUN 29
James W, Cicconi
P
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
-
McGroarty/Dooley
June 27, 1989
5:30 pm
Draft 2
1989 JUN 27 PM 6: 21
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
JULY 9, 1989
7:00 A.M.
This morning, I depart for Europe -- my second visit in two
months to a continent in the midst of change -- a time of
unprecedented opportunity for peace, prosperity and freedom.
I'm especially pleased to make my trip at this time. Just Maldin
Independence Day,
x3060
four days ago, our nation celebratedAthe 4th of July. Just five
days from now, France will celebrate its own day of independence,
the 14th of July. This year, it's a special celebration: the
bicentennial of Bastille Day.
Two hundred years ago, the democratic revolution that began
here in America crossed the Atlantic. The gates of the Bastille
opened onto a new era -- the era of the Rights of Man. In
Europe, as in America, an idea was unleashed that would change
the face of history -- an idea that is still shaping our world
today.
Then and now, freedom finds its allies everywhere.
Lafayette and Rochambeau, Kosciuszko and Pulaski: these names
are engraved in American history -- patriots not only in their
pronunciation? Mollin x3060
2
own countries, but in America as well. And the Revolution of
1789 had its roots in the Spirit of 1776. Remember what James
Monroe said about the French who fought at our side for America's
independence: "They caught the spirit of liberty here, and
carried it home with them. "
Today, that spirit of liberty remains strong, and the United
States remains the friend of any nation -- any people -- who love
freedom and cherish the Rights of Man.
Today, I begin a journey that will take me to Europe -- East
and West -- a journey that underscores the tremendous changes,
challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
I travel first to Poland and Hungary -- nations on the
threshold of a new era, nations where where the spirit of freedom
is strong. In both countries, we're witnessing remarkable
changes -- encouraging developments no one would have thought
possible even a year ago. New voices are shaping the course of
national affairs -- and both countries are on the path towards
economic rebirth and political pluralism. My visit underscores
the growing importance our nation sees in the changing face of
Central Europe.
I will travel from Poland and Hungary to France, to join
leaders from the six major industrial democracies in my first
3
Economic Summit as President. The global economy is a fact of
life. The trend towards more open markets is favorable for all
of us -- whether it's our own free trade agreement with Canada,
or Europe's steady progress towards a truly common market in
1992. Contact between the governments of the world's major
economies -- contact of the kind that will take place this week
in Paris -- is more crucial than ever before.
Our agenda at the Economic Summit will include issues of
global impact. We'll focus on the problem of debt in the
developing world -- and ways we can ease the burden and create
conditions for growth. We'll also address the increasing need
for a cooperative approach to threats to our environment --
threats like global warming, and other conditions that pose
dangers to us all. In each case, we'll be seeking at the Summit
common solutions to problems none of us can solve alone.
And finally, before returning home, I will visit an old and
honored ally: the Netherlands. Our friendship with the Dutch is
older than our own Constitution -- with a nation whose long
tradition of union and liberty shaped and inspired our own.
Today, our two nations are partners in commerce and common
defense, and the common values that bind us have never been
stronger.
4
Europe is at a turning point. A continent cruelly divided
for more than four decades now dreams of being whole and free.
Our task is clear: to see that old divisions are erased, that
the decades-old dream is fulfilled -- and that the new Europe
emerges, secure, prosperous, peaceful and free.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States
of America.
# # #
048421SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
89 JUN 28
6/27/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
6/28/89 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, ANDREWS AFB
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
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122, x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: oh
GSW
6/28
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/27/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6/28/89 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, ANDREWS AFB
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
I
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
WINSTON
CARD
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28,1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
All comments
SO 50: UN28 68
RESPONSE:
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
1969 JUN 27 Pii 6:2'
McGroarty/Dooley
June 27, 1989
5:30 pm
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
JULY 9, 1989
7:00 A.M.
This morning, I depart for Europe -- my second visit in two
months to a continent in the midst of change -- a time of
unprecedented opportunity for peace, prosperity and freedom.
I'm especially pleased to make my trip at this time. Just
four days ago, our nation celebrated the 4th of July. Just five
days from now, France will celebrate its own day of independence,
the 14th of July. This year, it's a special celebration: the
bicentennial of Bastille Day.
Two hundred years ago, the democratic revolution that began
here in America crossed the Atlantic. The gates of the Bastille
opened onto a new era -- the era of the Rights of Man. In
Europe, as in America, an idea was unleashed that would change
the face of history -- an idea that is still shaping our world
today. That idea
.S
democracy.
Then and now, freedom finds its allies everywhere.
Lafayette and Rochambeau, Kosciuszko and Pulaski: these names
are engraved in American history -- patriots not only in their
2
own countries, but in America as well. And the Revolution of
1789 had its roots in the Spirit of 1776. Remember what James
Monroe said about the French who fought at our side for America's
independence: "They caught the spirit of liberty here, and
carried it home with them. "
Today, that spirit of liberty remains strong, and the United
States remains the friend of any nation -- any people -- who love
freedom and cherish the Rights of Man.
Today, I begin a journey that will take me to Europe -- East
and West -- a journey that underscores the tremendous changes,
challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
I travel first to Poland and Hungary -- nations on the
threshold of a new era, nations where where the spirit of freedom
is strong. In both countries, we're witnessing remarkable
changes -- encouraging developments no one would have thought
possible even a year ago. New voices are shaping the course of
national affairs -- and both countries are on the path towards
economic rebirth and political pluralism. My visit underscores
the growing importance our nation sees in the changing face of
Central Europe.
I will travel from Poland and Hungary to France, to join
leaders from the six major industrial democracies in my first
3
Economic Summit as President. The global economy is a fact of
life. The trend towards more open markets is favorable for all
of us -- whether it's our own free trade agreement with Canada,
or Europe's steady progress towards a truly common market in
Cooperation and consultation
1992. Contact between the governments of the world's major
economies -- contact- of the kind that will take place this week
in Paris --- is more crucial than ever before.
be broad.
Our agenda at the Economic Summit will include issues of
global impact. We'll focus on the problem of debt in the
developing world -- and ways we can ease the burden and create
And
conditions for growth.
We'll also address the increasing need
for a cooperative approach to threats to our environment
will
threats like global warming, and other conditions that pose
deraises
dangers to us all. In each case, we'll be seeking at the Summit
ways
common solutions to problems none of us can solve alone.
THE The
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finally, before returning home, I will visit an old and
honored ally: the Netherlands. Our friendship with the Dutch is
older than our own Constitution -- with a nation whose long
tradition of union and liberty shaped and inspired our own.
Today, our two nations are partners in commerce and common
defense, and the common values that bind us have never been
stronger.
4
Europe is at a turning point. A continent cruelly divided
for more than four decades now dreams of being whole and free.
we mead
Our task is clear: to see that old divisions are crased, that we
fulfill
a
the decades-old dream is fulfilled -- and that the new Europe
emerges, secure, prosperous, peaceful and free.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States
of America.
# # #
048421SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
6/27/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
6/28/89 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, ANDREWS AFB
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No 6/28/89 Comment
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/27/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 6/28/89 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, ANDREWS AFB
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W, Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
1989 JUN 27. Fil 6:2
McGroarty/Dooley
June 27, 1989
5:30 pm
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
JULY 9, 1989
7:00 A.M.
This morning, I depart for Europe -- my second visit in two
months to a continent in the midst of change -- a time of
unprecedented opportunity for peace, prosperity and freedom.
I'm especially pleased to make my trip at this time. Just
four days ago, our nation celebrated the 4th of July. Just five
days from now, France will celebrate its own day of independence,
the 14th of July. This year, it's a special celebration: the
bicentennial of Bastille Day.
Two hundred years ago, the democratic revolution that began
here in America crossed the Atlantic. The gates of the Bastille
opened onto a new era -- the era of the Rights of Man. In
Europe, as in America, an idea was unleashed that would change
the face of history -- an idea that is still shaping our world
today.
Then and now, freedom finds its allies everywhere.
Lafayette and Rochambeau, Kosciuszko and Pulaski: these names
are engraved in American history -- patriots not only in their
2
own countries, but in America as well. And the Revolution of
1789 had its roots in the Spirit of 1776. Remember what James
Monroe said about the French who fought at our side for America's
independence: "They caught the spirit of liberty here, and
carried it home with them. "
Today, that spirit of liberty remains strong, and the United
States remains the friend of any nation -- any people -- who love
freedom and cherish the Rights of Man.
Today, I begin a journey that will take me to Europe -- East
and West -- a journey that underscores the tremendous changes,
challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
I travel first to Poland and Hungary -- nations on the
threshold of a new era, nations where where the spirit of freedom
is strong. In both countries, we're witnessing remarkable
changes -- encouraging developments no one would have thought
possible even a year ago. New voices are shaping the course of
national affairs -- and both countries are on the path towards
economic rebirth and political pluralism. My visit underscores
the growing importance our nation sees in the changing face of
Central Europe.
I will travel from Poland and Hungary to France, to join
leaders from the six major industrial democracies in my first
3
Economic Summit as President. The global economy is a fact of
life. The trend towards more open markets is favorable for all
of us -- whether it's our own free trade agreement with Canada,
or Europe's steady progress towards a truly common market in
1992. Contact between the governments of the world's major
economies -- contact of the kind that will take place this week
in Paris -- is more crucial than ever before.
Our agenda at the Economic Summit will include issues of
global impact. We'll focus on the problem of debt in the
developing world and ways we can ease the burden and create
conditions for growth
We'll also address the increasing need
for a cooperative approach to threats to our environment --
threats like global warming, and other conditions that pose
dangers to us all. In each case, we'll be seeking at the Summit
common solutions to problems none of us can solve alone.
And finally, before returning home, I will visit an old and
honored ally: the Netherlands. Our friendship with the Dutch is
older than our own Constitution -- with a nation whose long
tradition of union and liberty shaped and inspired our own.
Today, our two nations are partners in commerce and common
defense, and the common values that bind us have never been
stronger.
economic
ways to improve the conditions for growth
commitment to an apen world trading
2 particular will reaffirm our
system and to reducing the burden of
debt in developing counties.
4
Europe is at a turning point. A continent cruelly divided
for more than four decades now dreams of being whole and free.
Our task is clear: to see that old divisions are erased, that
the decades-old dream is fulfilled -- and that the new Europe
emerges, secure, prosperous, peaceful and free.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States
of America.
# # #
TERM
048421SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
89 JUN 28 P8: 30
6/27/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
6/28/89 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, ANDREWS AFB
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 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
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 28, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
LEE S. LIBERMAN LM
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure Statement,
Andrews Air Force Base
The Counsel's Office has no objection to, or comment on, the
draft Presidential remarks, other than to note a duplication of
the word "where" on page 2, in paragraph 4.
Attachment
89 JUN 29 29 A9: 34
048421SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/27/89
DATE:
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6/28/89 4:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, ANDREWS AFB
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
>
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
122, x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, June 28, 1989,
with an info copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
1989 JUN 27 Pii 6:21
McGroarty/Dooley
June 27, 1989
5:30 pm
Draft 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
JULY 9, 1989
7:00 A.M.
This morning, I depart for Europe -- my second visit in two
months to a continent in the midst of change -- a time of
unprecedented opportunity for peace, prosperity and freedom.
I'm especially pleased to make my trip at this time. Just
four days ago, our nation celebrated the 4th of July. Just five
days from now, France will celebrate its own day of independence,
the 14th of July. This year, it's a special celebration: the
bicentennial of Bastille Day.
Two hundred years ago, the democratic revolution that began
here in America crossed the Atlantic. The gates of the Bastille
opened onto a new era -- the era of the Rights of Man. In
Europe, as in America, an idea was unleashed that would change
the face of history -- an idea that is still shaping our world
today.
Then and now, freedom finds its allies everywhere.
Lafayette and Rochambeau, Kosciuszko and Pulaski: these names
are engraved in American history -- patriots not only in their
2
own countries, but in America as well. And the Revolution of
1789 had its roots in the Spirit of 1776. Remember what James
Monroe said about the French who fought at our side for America's
independence: "They caught the spirit of liberty here, and
carried it home with them. "
Today, that spirit of liberty remains strong, and the United
States remains the friend of any nation -- any people -- who love
freedom and cherish the Rights of Man.
Today, I begin a journey that will take me to Europe -- East
and West -- a journey that underscores the tremendous changes,
challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
I travel first to Poland and Hungary -- nations on the
threshold of a new era, nations where where the spirit of freedom
is strong. In both countries, we're witnessing remarkable
changes -- encouraging developments no one would have thought
possible even a year ago. New voices are shaping the course of
national affairs -- and both countries are on the path towards
economic rebirth and political pluralism. My visit underscores
the growing importance our nation sees in the changing face of
Central Europe.
I will travel from Poland and Hungary to France, to join
leaders from the six major industrial democracies in my first
3
Economic Summit as President. The global economy is a fact of
life. The trend towards more open markets is favorable for all
of us -- whether it's our own free trade agreement with Canada,
or Europe's steady progress towards a truly common market in
1992. Contact between the governments of the world's major
economies -- contact of the kind that will take place this week
in Paris -- is more crucial than ever before.
Our agenda at the Economic Summit will include issues of
global impact. We'll focus on the problem of debt in the
developing world -- and ways we can ease the burden and create
conditions for growth. We'll also address the increasing need
for a cooperative approach to threats to our environment --
threats like global warming, and other conditions that pose
dangers to us all. In each case, we'll be seeking at the Summit
common solutions to problems none of us can solve alone.
And finally, before returning home, I will visit an old and
honored ally: the Netherlands. Our friendship with the Dutch is
older than our own Constitution -- with a nation whose long
tradition of union and liberty shaped and inspired our own.
Today, our two nations are partners in commerce and common
defense, and the common values that bind us have never been
stronger.
4
Europe is at a turning point. A continent cruelly divided
for more than four decades now dreams of being whole and free.
Our task is clear: to see that old divisions are erased, that
the decades-old dream is fulfilled -- and that the new Europe
emerges, secure, prosperous, peaceful and free.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States
of America.
# # #