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TALKING POINTS: STAFF OF U.S. MISSION TO THE U.N.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1989
0
THANK YOU, JIM [[BAKER]], FOR THOSE WARM WORDS AND
FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE
DOING IN REPRESENTING AMERICA ABROAD.
o
WE CAN'T TELL YOU HOW GOOD IT FEELS TO BE BACK IN
THESE FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS. BARBARA AND I HAVE
VERY FOND MEMORIES OF THE TIME WE SERVED HERE.
- 2 -
0
SINCE MOVING TO WASHINGTON, WE ENVY YOU YOUR CALM,
PASTORAL LIFE IN NEW YORK, [[PAUSE]] ON THE BUCOLIC
SHORES OF THE EAST RIVER. [[PAUSE]] MUST BE NICE.
BUT I WON'T MENTION HOUSING.. [[PAUSE]]
0
ACTUALLY, WE REMEMBER QUITE VIVIDLY BOTH THE
CHALLENGES AND FRUSTRATIONS OF YOUR JOB HERE. AND
WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IMPRESSED BY THE CALIBER OF THE
MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRACTICE THE INTRICATE AND
PAINSTAKING ART OF MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY.
- 3 -
o
IT SHOULD BE NO SURPRISE THAT, TO LEAD THIS MISSION
-- AMONG THE MOST IMPORTANT WE HAVE ANYWHERE IN THE
WORLD -- WE CHOSE THE MOST SENIOR OF OUR CAREER
DIPLOMATS -- AMBASSADOR ToM PICKERING. [[PAUSE]]
Tom's APPOINTMENT WAS WELL DESERVED, AND IT
REFLECTS MY FAITH IN THE CAREER FOREIGN SERVICE.
- 4 -
o
UNDER TOM'S VETERAN LEADERSHIP, ALL OF YOU BEAR THE
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REPRESENT POLICIES WHICH
ARE AS STEADY AS THEY ARE FAR-SIGHTED -- BUT WHICH
DO NOT SWING WITH THE WINDS OF FASHION OR BEND TO
THE DEMANDS OF THE MOMENT. As A RESULT, YOU ARE
OFTEN -- AND WE REMEMBER CLEARLY JUST HOW OFTEN --
LEFT VOTING AGAINST LARGE MAJORITIES.
- 5 -
0
BUT ANYONE WHO HAS TAKEN PART IN THE LIFE OF THE
U.N. THINKS OF IT FONDLY AS A SPECIAL PLACE.
NATIONS SPEAK PEACE UNTO NATION HERE, EVEN IF,
PERHAPS, ONLY HALTINGLY. THE U.N. IS A VITAL
INSTITUTION. TIME AND TIME AGAIN, WE HAVE SEEN THE
VALUE OF ITS ROLE AS A PEACEKEEPER, A MEDIATOR, AND
PUBLIC FORUM FOR NATIONS.
- 6 -
o
YOUR EFFORTS HERE ARE PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS WE
HEAD INTO A TIME OF GREAT AND PROMISING CHANGE IN
THE WORLD. TOWARDS DEMOCRATIC AND MARKET VALUES.
TOWARDS A NEGOTIATED END TO CONFLICTS. TOWARDS
GREATER RESPECT FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
- 7 -
o
WE WANT TO TELL YOU AGAIN HOW HAPPY WE ARE To HAVE
SUCH A GREAT STAFF UP HERE, AND HOW CONFIDENT WE
FEEL IN HAVING YOU REPRESENTING US. PLEASE BE
ASSURED THAT WE KNOW HOW HARD YOU ARE WORKING UP
HERE, AND HOW UNDERSTAFFED YOU HAVE BEEN. I
PERSONALLY APPRECIATE VERY MUCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING
FOR YOUR COUNTRY. I KNOW WHAT KIND OF DEDICATION
IT TAKES. I'VE BEEN THERE AND I AM BEHIND YOU
100%. THANK YOU.
TALKING POINTS: STAFF OF U.S. MISSION TO THE U.N.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1989
o
THANK YOU, JIM [[BAKER]], FOR THOSE WARM WORDS AND
FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE
DOING IN REPRESENTING AMERICA ABROAD.
o
WE CAN'T TELL YOU HOW GOOD IT FEELS TO BE BACK IN
THESE FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS. BARBARA AND I HAVE
VERY FOND MEMORIES OF THE TIME WE SERVED HERE.
- 2 -
o
SINCE MOVING TO WASHINGTON, WE ENVY YOU YOUR CALM,
PASTORAL LIFE IN NEW YORK, [[PAUSE]] ON THE BUCOLIC
SHORES OF THE EAST RIVER. [[PAUSE]] MUST BE NICE.
BUT I WON'T MENTION HOUSING..
[[PAUSE]]
o
ACTUALLY, WE REMEMBER QUITE VIVIDLY BOTH THE
CHALLENGES AND FRUSTRATIONS OF YOUR JOB HERE. AND
WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IMPRESSED BY THE CALIBER OF THE
MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRACTICE THE INTRICATE AND
PAINSTAKING ART OF MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY.
- 3 -
o
IT SHOULD BE NO SURPRISE THAT, TO LEAD THIS MISSION
-- AMONG THE MOST IMPORTANT WE HAVE ANYWHERE IN THE
WORLD -- WE CHOSE THE MOST SENIOR OF OUR CAREER
DIPLOMATS -- AMBASSADOR ToM PICKERING. [[PAUSE]]
Tom's APPOINTMENT WAS WELL DESERVED, AND IT
REFLECTS MY FAITH IN THE CAREER FOREIGN SERVICE.
- 4 -
o
UNDER Tom's VETERAN LEADERSHIP, ALL OF YOU BEAR THE
SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REPRESENT POLICIES WHICH
ARE AS STEADY AS THEY ARE FAR-SIGHTED -- BUT WHICH
DO NOT SWING WITH THE WINDS OF FASHION OR BEND TO
THE DEMANDS OF THE MOMENT. As A RESULT, YOU ARE
OFTEN -- AND WE REMEMBER CLEARLY JUST HOW OFTEN --
LEFT VOTING AGAINST LARGE MAJORITIES.
- 5 -
0
BUT ANYONE WHO HAS TAKEN PART IN THE LIFE OF THE
U.N. THINKS OF IT FONDLY AS A SPECIAL PLACE.
NATIONS SPEAK PEACE UNTO NATION HERE, EVEN IF,
PERHAPS, ONLY HALTINGLY. THE U.N. IS A VITAL
INSTITUTION. TIME AND TIME AGAIN, WE HAVE SEEN THE
VALUE OF ITS ROLE AS A PEACEKEEPER, A MEDIATOR, AND
PUBLIC FORUM FOR NATIONS.
- 6 -
o
YOUR EFFORTS HERE ARE PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS WE
HEAD INTO A TIME OF GREAT AND PROMISING CHANGE IN
THE WORLD. TOWARDS DEMOCRATIC AND MARKET VALUES.
TOWARDS A NEGOTIATED END TO CONFLICTS. TOWARDS
GREATER RESPECT FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
- 7 -
0
WE WANT TO TELL YOU AGAIN HOW HAPPY WE ARE To HAVE
SUCH A GREAT STAFF UP HERE, AND HOW CONFIDENT WE
FEEL IN HAVING YOU REPRESENTING US. PLEASE BE
ASSURED THAT WE KNOW HOW HARD YOU ARE WORKING UP
HERE, AND HOW UNDERSTAFFED YOU HAVE BEEN. I
PERSONALLY APPRECIATE VERY MUCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING
FOR YOUR COUNTRY. I KNOW WHAT KIND OF DEDICATION
IT TAKES. I'VE BEEN THERE AND I AM BEHIND YOU
100%. THANK YOU.
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Draft Two (B:MISSION)
TALKING POINTS: STAFF OF U.S. MISSION TO THE U.N.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1989
We can't tell you how good it feels to be back in these
familiar surroundings. Barbara and I have very fond
memories of the time we served here.
Since moving to Washington, we envy you your calm, pastoral
life in New York, [[PAUSE]] on the bucolic shores of the
East River. [[PAUSE]] Must be nice. But I won't mention
housing
[[PAUSE]]
Actually, we remember quite vividly both the challenges and
frustrations of your job here. And we have always been
impressed by the caliber of the men and women who practice
the intricate and painstaking art of multilateral diplomacy.
It should be no surprise that, to lead this mission -- among
the most important we have anywhere in the world -- we chose
the most senior of our career diplomats -- Ambassador Tom
Pickering. [[PAUSE]] Tom's appointment was well deserved,
and it reflects my faith in the career Foreign Service.
Under Tom's veteran leadership, all of you bear the special
responsibility to represent policies which are as steady as
they are far-sighted -- but which do not swing with the
winds of fashion or bend to the demands of the moment. As a
result, you are often -- and we remember clearly just how
often -- left voting against large majorities.
But anyone who has taken part in the life of the U.N. thinks
of it fondly as a special place. Nations speak peace unto
nation here, even if, perhaps, only haltingly. The U.N. is
a vital institution. Time and time again, we have seen the
value of its role as a peacekeeper, a mediator, and public
forum for nations.
Your efforts here are particularly important as we head into
a time of great and promising change in the world. Towards
democratic and market values. Towards a negotiated end to
conflicts. Towards greater respect for the protection of
human rights and the environment.
We want to tell you again how happy we are to have such a
great staff up here, and how confident we feel in having you
representing us. Please be assured that we know how hard
you are working up here, and how understaffed you have been.
I personally appreciate very much what you are doing for
your country. I know what kind of dedication it takes.
I've been there and I am behind you 100%. Thank you.
#
#
#
FILE
TALKING POINTS: STAFF OF U.S. MISSION TO THE U.N.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1989
0
THANK YOU, JIM [[BAKER]], FOR THOSE WARM WORDS AND
FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE
DOING IN REPRESENTING AMERICA TO THE WORLD.
0
WE CAN'T TELL YOU HOW GOOD IT FEELS TO BE BACK IN
THESE FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS. BARBARA AND I HAVE
VERY FOND MEMORIES OF THE TIME WE SERVED HERE.
- 2 -
0
SINCE MOVING TO WASHINGTON, WE ENVY YOUR CALM,
PASTORAL LIFE IN NEW YORK, [[PAUSE]] ON THE BUCOLIC
SHORES OF THE EAST RIVER. [[PAUSE]] MUST BE NICE.
BUT I WON'T MENTION HOUSING
[[PAUSE]]
0
ACTUALLY, WE REMEMBER QUITE VIVIDLY BOTH THE
CHALLENGES AND FRUSTRATIONS OF YOUR JOB HERE. AND
WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IMPRESSED BY THE CALIBER OF THE
MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRACTICE THE INTRICATE AND
PAINSTAKING ART OF MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY.
- 3 -
0
IT SHOULD BE NO SURPRISE THAT, TO LEAD THIS MISSION
-- AMONG THE MOST IMPORTANT WE HAVE ANYWHERE IN THE
WORLD -- WE CHOSE THE MOST SENIOR OF OUR CAREER
DIPLOMATES -- AMBASSADOR ToM PICKERING. [[PAUSE]]
TOM'S APPOINTMENT WAS WELL DESERVED, AND IT
REFLECTS MY FAITH IN THE CAREER FOREIGN SERVICE.
- 4 -
0
UNDER Tom's VETERAN LEADERSHIP, ALL OF YOU FULFILL
THE SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REPRESENT AMERICA'S
POLICIES -- POLICIES WHICH REFLECT THE FUNDAMENTAL
VALUES OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. As A RESULT, YOU
ARE OFTEN -- AND WE REMEMBER CLEARLY JUST HOW OFTEN
-- LEFT VOTING AGAINST LARGE MAJORITIES.
0
BUT ANYONE WHO HAS TAKEN PART IN THE LIFE OF THE
U.N. THINKS OF IT FONDLY AS A SPECIAL PLACE.
- 5 -
NATIONS SPEAK PEACE UNTO NATION HERE, EVEN IF,
PERHAPS, ONLY HALTINGLY. THE U.N. IS A VITAL
INSTITUTION. TIME AND TIME AGAIN, WE HAVE SEEN THE
VALUE OF ITS ROLE AS A PEACEKEEPER, A MEDIATOR, AND
PUBLIC FORUM FOR NATIONS.
0 YOUR EFFORTS HERE ARE PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS WE
HEAD INTO A TIME OF GREAT AND PROMISING CHANGE IN
THE WORLD. TOWARDS DEMOCRATIC AND MARKET VALUES.
TOWARDS A NEGOTIATED END TO CONFLICTS.
- 6 -
TOWARDS GREATER RESPECT FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN
RIGHTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
0
WE WANT TO TELL YOU AGAIN HOW HAPPY WE ARE TO HAVE
SUCH A GREAT STAFF UP HERE, AND HOW CONFIDENT WE
FEEL IN HAVING YOUR REPRESENTING US. PLEASE BE
ASSURED THAT WE KNOW HOW HARD YOU ARE WORKING UP
HERE, AND HOW UNDERSTAFFED YOU HAVE BEEN.
- 7 -
I PERSONALLY APPRECIATE VERY MUCH WHAT YOU ARE
DOING FOR YOUR COUNTRY. I KNOW WHAT KIND OF
DEDICATION IT TAKES. I'VE BEEN THERE AND I AM
BEHIND YOU 100%. THANK YOU.
###