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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
October 19, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND PRIME MINISTER FELIPE GONZALEZ OF SPAIN
UPON DEPARTURE
The East Room
12:24 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: It is a pleasure to have Prime Minister
Gonzalez and the Spanish delegaton as our guests in the United
States. Our discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent
start to a dialogue that we've continued in Washington. As before,
our talks have been friendly; they have been constructive and another
sign that our bilateral relations -- our partnership, if you will --
is healthy and growing stronger. We discussed extensively the ways
in which the West can best support the historic reforms tranforming
Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and Hungary, and our hope that
these reforms will lead to a Europe, whole and free.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps that the
United States has taken to support this economic reform and
democratic change in Poland and Hungary. And I told him about my
request that Congress approve $200 million in economic stabilization
grants to assist Poland in implementing its bold, new reform program
-- the U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. And I hope
that all of the major industrialized democracies will also contribute
to this request.
I also explained that the United States will soon be
extending the Most Favored Nation status to Hungary on a continuing
basis, making it the first Eastern European nation to ever receive
such treatment. This will strongly encourage trade and investment in
Hungary.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action, coordinated
with the IMF and the World Bank as part of a long-term economic
recovery program. We discussed the important progress made by the
24-Nation Group for economic assistance to Poland and Hungary, which
has already met three times under the chairmanship of the EC
Commission and has encouraged the commitment of hundreds of millions
of dollars in new assistance to both countries.
We also agreed that Spain's successful transition to this
strong and flourishing democracy makes it a powerful model for
Eastern European countries now attempting similar transformations.
We also reviewed ways in which we can help sustain the
growth of democracy in Latin America -- an area of traditional
concern to both our nations; an area where our distinguished guest
today has enormous respect.
And we exchanged views on the serious international
challenge the drug menace presents to consumer and producer nations
alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco and the
brave people of Colombia our full backing in their struggle against
the narco terrorists. Our talks also included progress in arms
control negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual
NATO defenses strong.
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- 2 -
Throughout our discussions, there was a shared belief
that Spain is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but
in the entire world scene. In supporting democratic change in
Eastern Europe, Latin America, and elsewhere, I am convinced that
Spain can play a unique role, for Spain provides the world with a
very special example.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation
is both a very old country and a very young county. An authoritarian
government reborn as a constitutional democracy. A sheltered
state-dominated economy now reoriented to the market. And
prospering. So it's no exaggeration to say that Spain today is
living a renaissance of liberty, prosperity, and culture. And it now
seems that the role of Spain as the mother of so many nations
provides a model of political and economic reform. A move away from
the dead hand of state control toward greater freedom and opportunity
and advancement.
Mr. Prime Minister, I commend you for your idealism and I
value your partnership. So thank you for your visit to these shores.
I hope the rest of your visit goes well and that you have a very safe
visit back to Spain.
Welcome, hail and farewell.
PRIME MINISTER GONZALEZ: I would like to begin by
expressing my great sorrow for the recent events in California and
express the solidarity that Spain feels for the people who suffered
there.
First of all, I should like to thank President Bush for
his kind words and for the welcome and hospitality that has been
extended to me and the Spanish delegation.
We have had an opportunity to hold talks which I consider
to have been very productive. And I'm sure that my meetings during
the next few hours will be equally fruitful. We have discussed
matters of common interest, both of an international nature and in
the bilateral level. I'm pleased to say, as President Bush has also
mentioned, that there has been wide agreement between us regarding
the favorable progress of events since 1983 when I last made an
official visit to Washington.
When reviewing the international situation we agreed that
the prospects today are encouraging. We talked about the progress of
events in Central and Eastern Europe with realism and hope. We also
underlined the importance of making the greatest possible effort in
disarmanent and arms control talks which are currently being held in
different fora.
We reviewed the milestone of 1992 from two points of view
-- a special relevance for the relations between our two countries.
The completion of the European single market and the commemoration of
the quincenteniary of the discovery of America, with all that this
implies for relationships between both sides of the Atlantic in the
political, cultural, scientific and technical fields.
Regional conflicts have also been very present in our
talks. Especially those of the Middle East and Central America and,
in general, Latin America's prospects for advancement in democracy
and economic development, while facing problems such as the external
debt and drug traffic.
Insofar as bilateral relations are concerned, we have
confirmed their excellent state, as well as our mutual wish to
enhance and further strengthen them. We have also been able to
confirm that we are now undoubtedly in a new stage in the dialogue in
cooperation between Spain and the United States.
I should like to conclude by telling you that I've
conveyed an invitation from His Majesty the King to President Bush to
make an official state visit to Spain. And, please, don't lose that
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- 3 -
opportunity to visit us, Mr. President.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank all of you. Well,
shall we wander on out here?
END
12:34 P.M. EDT
082346SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/17/89
10/18/89 2:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH N/C
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
PINKERTON N/C
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 18, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
12:30
East Room
Dip ent.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
1989 OCT 17 PM 5: 53
Oct. 16, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It was a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
stronger.
We reviewed recent international developments: ways in which
we can help sustain the growth of democracy in an area of
traditional concern to both our nations -- Latin America. We
also discussed how the West should actively support the historic
reforms transforming Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and
Hungary.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I briefed him on my request that
Congress approve a $200 million economic stabilization grant to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope this
contribution is matched by Spain and all of the major
industrialized democracies.
2
And the United States will also lend a hand to the people of
Hungary. As Hungary moves toward market reforms, the United
States will strongly encourage trade and investment in that land
by granting Most Favored Nation Status.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action,
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long-
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries.
We exchanged views on the serious international challenge
the drug menace represents to consumer and producer nations
alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco and the
brave people of Colombia our full backing in their struggle
against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
But throughout it all, there was a shared belief that Spain
is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on the
world scene. In supporting democratic change around the world, I
believe Spain can play a unique role, for Spain provides the
world with a unique example.
3
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian nation reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered state-dominated nation reoriented to the market. It is
not exaggerating to say that Spain today is living a Renaissance
of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater opportunity and advancement. Today, Spain -- once an
empire of armadas -- is now part of an Hispanic commonwealth of
culture, commerce and democratic ideals.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you were a young man when you came
to office, very much like another young man in America -- John F.
Kennedy -- who, like you, also sought to spark a peaceful
revolution of hope. I commend you for your idealism. I value
your partnership.
And I look forward to working with you in the
years ahead 7delete
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Oct. 18, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Through:
CHRISS WINSTON
From:
MARK DAVIS MD
Subject:
Prime Minister Gonzalez Departure Statement
SUMMARY: You will give brief remarks at the departure of Prime
Minister Felipe Gonzalez from the South Portico on Thursday, Oct.
19, at 1:15 p.m. Your remarks are on cards.
DISCUSSION: This speech takes the opportunity to focus on your
recent initiatives in Eastern Europe -- an emphasis that
coincides with Spain's new, broader European outlook. It
discusses the U.S. grants to Poland, and our decision to grant
Hungary Most Favored Nation Status. It also touches on U.S.-
Spanish cooperation in strengthening the forces of democracy in
Latin America, developing an arms-control agenda for NATO, and
backing President Barco and the people of Colombia.
Davis/Martin
Oct. 18, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It is a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
stronger.
We discussed, extensively, the ways in which the West can
best support the historic reforms transforming Eastern Europe,
especially in Poland and Hungary, and our hope that these reforms
will lead to a Europe whole and free.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I told him about my request that
Congress approve $200 million in economic stabilization grants to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope that
all of the major industrialized democracies will also contribute
to this request.
I also explained that the United States will soon be
extending Most Favored Nation status to Hungary on a continuing
2
basis -- making it the first Eastern European nation to ever
receive such treatment. This will strongly encourage trade and
investment in Hungary.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action,
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long-
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries. We also agreed that Spain's successful
transition to a strong and flourishing democracy makes it a
powerful model for Eastern European countries now attempting
similar transformations.
We also reviewed ways in which we can help sustain the
growth of democracy in Latin America -- an area of traditional
concern to both our nations.
And we exchanged views on the serious international
challenge the drug menace represents to consumer and producer
nations alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco
and the brave people of Colombia our full backing in their
struggle against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
3
Throughout our discussions, there was a shared belief that
Spain is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on
the world scene. In supporting democratic change in Eastern
Europe, Latin America and elsewhere, I believe Spain can play a
unique role, for Spain provides the world with a very special
example.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian government reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered, state-dominated economy now reoriented to the market,
and prospering. It is no exaggeration to say that Spain today is
living a Renaissance of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater freedom, opportunity and advancement.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, I commend you for your idealism. I
value your partnership. And I look forward to working with you
in the years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Oct. 18, 1989
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Through:
CHRISS WINSTON
From:
MARK DAVIS MD
Subject:
Prime Minister Gonzalez Departure Statement
SUMMARY: You will give brief remarks at the departure of Prime
Minister Felipe Gonzalez from the South Portico on Thursday, Oct.
19, at 1:15 p.m. Your remarks are on cards.
DISCUSSION: This speech takes the opportunity to focus on your
recent initiatives in Eastern Europe -- an emphasis that
coincides with Spain's new, broader European outlook. It
discusses the U.S. grants to Poland, and our decision to grant
Hungary Most Favored Nation Status. It also touches on U.S.-
Spanish cooperation in strengthening the forces of democracy in
Latin America, developing an arms-control agenda for NATO, and
backing President Barco and the people of Colombia.
Davis/Martin
Oct. 18, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It is a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
stronger.
We discussed, extensively, the ways in which the West can
best support the historic reforms transforming Eastern Europe,
especially in Poland and Hungary, and our hope that these reforms
will lead to a Europe whole and free.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I told him about my request that
Congress approve $200 million in economic stabilization grants to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope that
all of the major industrialized democracies will also contribute
to this request.
I also explained that the United States will soon be
extending Most Favored Nation status to Hungary on a continuing
2
basis -- making it the first Eastern European nation to ever
receive such treatment. This will strongly encourage trade and
investment in Hungary.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action,
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long-
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries. We also agreed that Spain's successful
transition to a strong and flourishing democracy makes it a
powerful model for Eastern European countries now attempting
similar transformations.
We also reviewed ways in which we can help sustain the
growth of democracy in Latin America -- an area of traditional
concern to both our nations.
And we exchanged views on the serious international
challenge the drug menace represents to consumer and producer
nations alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco
and the brave people of Colombia our full backing in their
struggle against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
3
Throughout our discussions, there was a shared belief that
Spain is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on
the world scene. In supporting democratic change in Eastern
Europe, Latin America and elsewhere, I believe Spain can play a
unique role, for Spain provides the world with a very special
example.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian government reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered, state-dominated economy now reoriented to the market,
and prospering. It is no exaggeration to say that Spain today is
living a Renaissance of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater freedom, opportunity and advancement.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, I commend you for your idealism. I
value your partnership. And I look forward to working with you
in the years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
#
#
#
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082346SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/17/89
10/18/89 2:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 18, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
OK.S.R.
90 : gd 81 100 68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
1989 OCT 17 PM 5: 53
Oct. 16, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It was a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
&
stronger.
We reviewed recent international developments: ways in which
we can help sustain the growth of democracy in an area of
traditional concern to both our nations -- Latin America. We
also discussed how the West should actively support the historic
reforms transforming Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and
Hungary.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I briefed him on my request that
Congress approve a $200 million economic stabilization grant to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope this
contribution is matched by Spain and all of the major
industrialized democracies.
2
And the United States will also lend a hand to the people of
Hungary. As Hungary moves toward market reforms, the United
States will strongly encourage trade and investment in that land
by granting Most Favored Nation Status.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action,
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long-
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries.
We exchanged views on the serious international challenge
the drug menace represents to consumer and producer nations
alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco and the
brave people of Colombia our full backing in their struggle
against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
But throughout it all, there was a shared belief that Spain
is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on the
world scene. In supporting democratic change around the world, I
believe Spain can play a unique role, for Spain provides the
world with a unique example.
3
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian nation reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered state-dominated nation reoriented to the market. It is
not exaggerating to say that Spain today is living a Renaissance
of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater opportunity and advancement. Today, Spain -- once an
empire of armadas -- is now part of an Hispanic commonwealth of
culture, commerce and democratic ideals.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you were a young man when you came
to office, very much like another young man in America -- John F.
Kennedy -- who, like you, also sought to spark a peaceful
revolution of hope. I commend you for your idealism. I value
your partnership. And I look forward to working with you in the
years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
#
#
#
NSC
2930
Davis/Martin
Oct. 16, 1989
Title: Spain
1989 OCT i7 PM 5: 53
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PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
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It was a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
stronger.
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progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries.
INSERT
We exchanged views on the serious international challenge
the drug menace represents to consumer and producer nations
alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco and the
brave people of Colombia our full backing in their struggle
against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
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both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian nation reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
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economy
not exaggerating to say that Spain today is living a Renaissance
of liberty, prosperity and culture.
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many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater opportunity and advancement.
Today, Spain
once an
empire of armadas is now part of an Hispanic commonwealth of
culture, commerce and democratic ideals
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you were a young man when you came
to office, very much like another young man in America -- John F.
Kennedy -- who, like you, also sought to spark a peaceful
7
revolution of hope. I commend you for your idealism. I value
your partnership. And I look forward to working with you in the
years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
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#
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/17/89
10/18/89 2:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 18, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
sajor Commat 01/18/89 18/89
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
1989 OCT 17 PM 5: 53
Oct. 16, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It was a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive --- another sign that our
bilateral relations --- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
stronger.
We reviewed recent international developments: ways in which
we can help sustain the growth of democracy in an area of
traditional concern to both our nations -- Latin America. We
also discussed how the West should actively support the historic
reforms transforming Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and
Hungary.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I briefed him on my request that
Congress approve a $200 million economic stabilization grant to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope this
contribution is matched by Spain and all of the major
industrialized democracies. will join us in meeting this request
for a $ 1 Gillion stabilization fund for Poland.
-
2
And the United States will also lend a hand to the people of
Hungary. As Hungary moves toward market reforms, the United
States will strongly encourage trade and investment in that land
by granting Most Favored Nation Status.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action,
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long-
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries.
We exchanged views on the serious international challenge
the drug menace represents to consumer and producer nations
alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco and the
brave people of Colombia our full backing in their struggle
against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
But throughout it all, there was a shared belief that Spain
is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on the
world scene. In supporting democratic change around the world, I
believe Spain can play a unique role, for Spain provides the
world with a unique example.
3
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian nation reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered state-dominated nation reoriented to the market. It is
not exaggerating to say that Spain today is living a Renaissance
of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater opportunity and advancement. Today, Spain -- once an
empire of armadas -- is now part of an Hispanic commonwealth of
culture, commerce and democratic ideals.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you were a young man when you came
to office, very much like another young man in America -- John F.
Kennedy -- who, like you, also sought to spark a peaceful
revolution of hope. I commend you for your idealism. I value
your partnership. And I look forward to working with you in the
years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Gonzalez Departure
We have reviewed the Presidential statement for the
Gonzales departure and have included our comments on the
attached draft. If you have any questions or we can help in
any other way, please let me know.
Attachment
C: James W. Cicconi
ES 2 8130.68
Document No.
08234655
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/17/89
10/18/89 2:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 18, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
1939 OCT 17 PH 5: 53
Oct. 16, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It was a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
stronger.
We reviewed recent international developments: ways in which
we can help sustain the growth of democracy in an area of
traditional concern to both our nations -- Latin America. We
also discussed how the West should actively support the historic
reforms transforming Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and
Hungary.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I I briefed him on my request that
fluible
Congress approve $200 million economic stabilization grant to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope this
more
remainding tothotrequest car provided
other
contribution is matched by Spain and all of the major
Haccurate
industrialized democracies.
2
And the United States will also lend a hand to the people of
Hungary. As Hungary moves toward market reforms, the United
States will strongly encourage trade and investment in that land
by granting Most Favored Nation Status.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action,
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long-
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries.
We exchanged views on the serious international challenge
the drug menace represents to consumer and producer nations
alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco and the
brave people of Colombia our full backing in their struggle
against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
But throughout it all, there was a shared belief that Spain
is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on the
world scene. In supporting democratic change around the world, I
believe Spain can play a unique role, for Spain provides the
world with a unique example.
3
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian nation reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered state-dominated nation reoriented to the market. It is
not exaggerating to say that Spain today is living a Renaissance
of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater opportunity and advancement. Today, Spain -- once an
empire of armadas -- is now part of an Hispanic commonwealth of
culture, commerce and democratic ideals.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you were a young man when you came
to office, very much like another young man in America -- John F.
Kennedy -- who, like you, also sought to spark a peaceful
revolution of hope. I commend you for your idealism. I value
your partnership. And I look forward to working with you in the
years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR ROGER B. PORTER
SPF
FROM:
STEPHEN P. FARRAR
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Gonzalez Departure
As requested, I have reviewed the Presidential remarks
for the Gonzales departure and have included comments on the
attached draft.
Recommendation: That you sign the memo at Tab A.
Attachments
Tab A
Memo to Winston
Tab B
Incoming Staffing Memo
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 18, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKERSR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks--Gonzalez Departure
Pursuant to James Cicconi's request, Counsel's Office has
reviewed the above-referenced matter. We have no legal objection
to the presidential remarks as drafted.
We suggest, however, that on page 1, third paragraph, the final
sentence be revised to make clear that we do not expect Spain by
itself to match our proposed $200 million grant to Poland. As an
alternative, we suggest "I hope Spain and all of the major
industrialized countries make proportionate contributions." In
addition, on page 3, third paragraph, first sentence, we question
whether it is wise for the President to heap praise on President
Kennedy--one of the most recent democratic Presidents and brother
of a leading democratic contender for the presidency. The
sentence could be revised to read "Prime Minister Gonzalez, you
were a young man when you came to office and have worked
tirelessly to spark a peaceful revolution of hope. "
CC: James W. Cicconi
PE:28 81 100 08
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
STATE OFFECE MANAGE STATES THE UNITED
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
NOTICE:
Enclosed are comments from staff members of the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). Such comments do not necessarily
represent the official position of the Director of OMB or of the
Office of Management and Budget. If you wish to have the
Director's personal comments, please let me know -- and contact
me if you have any questions.
David J. Haun
Executive Assistant
to the Director
Document No. 082346SS
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10/17/89
10/18/89 2:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 18, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
See comments
1E : 29 81 100 68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
1989 OCT 17 PM 5: 53
Oct. 16, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It was a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
A
stronger.
We reviewed recent international developments: ways in which
we can help sustain the growth of democracy in an area of
traditional concern to both our nations -- Latin America. We
also discussed how the West should actively support the historic
reforms transforming Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and
Hungary.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I briefed him on my request that
in
Congress approve / $200 million economic stabilization grant$to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope this
contribution is matched by Spain and all of the major
industrialized democracies.
2
And the United States will also lend a hand to the people of
Hungary. As Hungary moves toward market reforms, the United
States will strongly encourage trade and investment in that land
by granting Most Favored Nation Status.
Dusault
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
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long-term economic reporms
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries.
We exchanged views on the serious international challenge
the drug menace represents to consumer and producer nations
alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco and the
brave people of Colombia our full backing in their struggle
against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
But throughout it all, there was a shared belief that Spain
is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on the
world scene. In supporting democratic change around the world, I
believe Spain can play a unique role, for Spain provides the
world with a unique example.
3
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian nation reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered state-dominated nation reoriented to the market. It is
not exaggerating to say that Spain today is living a. Renaissance
of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater opportunity and advancement. Today, Spain -- once an
empire of armadas -- is now part of an Hispanic commonwealth of
culture, commerce and democratic ideals
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you were a young man when you came
to office, very much like another young man in America -- John F.
Kennedy -- who, like you, also sought to spark a peaceful
revolution of hope. I commend you for your idealism. I value
your partnership. And I look forward to working with you in the
years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
#
#
#
082346SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/17/89
10/18/89 2:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 18, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
D/s. see comments below.
10/18/89
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
1989 OCT 17 PM 5: 53
Oct. 16, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It was a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
stronger.
We reviewed recent international developments: ways in which
we can help sustain the growth of democracy in an area of
traditional concern to both our nations - Latin America.
We
also discussed how the West should actively support the historic
reforms transforming Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and
Hungary.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I briefed him on my request that
Congress approve a $200 million economic stabilization grant to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope this
contribution is matched by Spain and all of the major
industrialized democracies.
We also diswased hoge 2
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the United States will also lend a hand to the people of
Hungary. As Hungary moves toward market reforms, the United
States will strongly encourage trade and investment in that land
by granting Most Favored Nation Status.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action,
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long-
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries.
We exchanged views on the serious international challenge
the drug menace represents to consumer and producer nations
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alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco and the
brave people of Colombia our full backing in their struggle
against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
But throughout it all, there was a shared belief that Spain
is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on the
world scene. In supporting democratic change around the world, I
believe Spain can play a unique role, for Spain provides the
world with a unique example.
3
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country and a very young country -- an
government was
authoritarian nation ^ reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
economy was
sheltered state-dominated nation reoriented to the market. It is
not exaggerating to say that Spain today is living a Renaissance
of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
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Kennedy -- who, like you, also sought to spark a peaceful
revolution of hope. I commend you for your idealism, I value
your partnership. And I look forward to working with you in the
years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
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Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/17/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/18/89 2:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 18, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
NC
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James W.
20.68
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Martin
1989 OCT 17 PM 5: 53
Oct. 16, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It was a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
A
stronger.
We reviewed recent international developments: ways in which
we can help sustain the growth of democracy in an area of
traditional concern to both our nations -- Latin America. We
also discussed how the West should actively support the historic
reforms transforming Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and
Hungary.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I briefed him on my request that
Congress approve a $200 million economic stabilization grant to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope this
contribution is matched by Spain and all of the major
industrialized democracies.
2
And the United States will also lend a hand to the people of
Hungary. As Hungary moves toward market reforms, the United
States will strongly encourage trade and investment in that land
by granting Most Favored Nation Status.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action,
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long-
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries.
We exchanged views on the serious international challenge
the drug menace represents to consumer and producer nations
alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco and the
brave people of Colombia our full backing in their struggle
against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
But throughout it all, there was a shared belief that Spain
is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on the
world scene. In supporting democratic change around the world, I
believe Spain can play a unique role, for Spain provides the
world with a unique example.
3
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian nation reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered state-dominated nation reoriented to the market. It is
not exaggerating to say that Spain today is living a Renaissance
of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater opportunity and advancement. Today, Spain -- once an
empire of armadas -- is now part of an Hispanic commonwealth of
culture, commerce and democratic ideals.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you were a young man when you came
to office, very much like another young man in America -- John F.
Kennedy -- who, like you, also sought to spark a peaceful
revolution of hope. I commend you for your idealism. I value
your partnership. And I look forward to working with you in the
years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
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Davis/Martin
Oct. 16, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It was a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
stronger.
We reviewed recent international developments: ways in which
we can help sustain the growth of democracy in an area of
traditional concern to both our nations -- Latin America. We
also discussed how the West should actively support the historic
reforms transforming Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and
Hungary.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I briefed him on my request that
Congress approve a $200 million economic stabilization grant to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope this
contribution is matched by Spain and all of the major
industrialized democracies.
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And the United States will also lend a hand to the people of
Hungary. As Hungary moves toward market reforms, the United
States will strongly encourage trade and investment in that land
by granting Most Favored Nation Status.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action,
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long-
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries.
We exchanged views on the serious international challenge
the drug menace represents to consumer and producer nations
alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco and the
brave people of Colombia our full backing in their struggle
against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
But throughout it all, there was a shared belief that Spain
is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on the
world scene. In supporting democratic change around the world, I
believe Spain can play a unique role, for Spain provides the
world with a unique example.
3
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian nation reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered state-dominated nation reoriented to the market. It is
not exaggerating to say that Spain today is living a Renaissance
of liberty, prosperity. and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater opportunity and advancement. Today, Spain -- once an
empire of armadas -- is now part of an Hispanic commonwealth of
culture, commerce and democratic ideals.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you were a young man when you came
to office, very much like another young man in America -- John F.
Kennedy -- who, like you, also sought to spark a peaceful
revolution of hope. I commend you for your idealism. I value
your partnership. And I look forward to working with you in the
years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
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Adrienne Bassom
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
Changes 10/17
FOR OFFICIAL WORKING VISIT OF PRIME MINISTER GONZALEZ
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evening
I am delighted to welcome Prime Minister Gonzalez and the Spanish
delegation to the United States for his first official visit to
Washington since 1983. Building on our discussion at the NATO
Summit this May in Brussels, Prime Minister Gonzalez and I have
just concluded a very warm and productive set of meetings.
We reviewed in depth major international developments,
concentrating in particular on the need for the West to actively
support the historic reform process underway in Eastern Europe,
and on the importance of sustaining democracy in Latin America,
both areas of special interest to Spain and the United States.
We particularly agreed that the reforms currently underway in
Poland and Hungary were encouraging and worthy of our strong
support Delete
I discussed with Prime Minister Gonzalez the steps the United
States has taken to support economic reform and democratic change
in Poland and Hungary and briefed him on my request that Congress
approve a $200 million economic stabilization grant to assist
Poland in implementing its bold new reform program. I explained
that this would be the U.S. contribution to the $1 billion the
Poles have requested.[I
expressed the hope that Spain and the
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other major industrialized democracies would make important
contributions to this fund, since the concept can be effective
only if the fund is fully financed. I also explained that the
U.S. soon will be granting Hungary permanent Most Favored Nation
status, which will strongly encourage increased trade and
investment as Hungary moves further toward market reforms.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed that the futures of Poland
and Hungary depend on concerted and sustained Western action,
coordinated with the IMF and World Bank as part of a long-term
economic recovery program. We discussed the important progress
made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to Poland
and Hungary," which has met three times already under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I also discussed other ways the
Western democracies can support the process of democratic change
in Eastern Europe. I believe that Spain can play a unique role
as an example of a strikingly successful transition from
authoritarian rule to democratic pluralism and from a sheltered,
state-dominated economy to one that is fully market-based and
internationally competitive.
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We also discussed progress in arms control negotiations, at the
same time underscoring the importance of maintaining strong
mutual defenses in the NATO Alliance.
We exchanged views on the serious challenge the drug menace
represents internationally, to consumer and producer nations
alike, and agreed on the need to support Colombian President
Barco in his courageous struggle against narco-terrorism.
President Gonzalez and I agreed that our bilateral relations are
in excellent shape. I am pleased to say that the U.S. -Spanish
partnership is healthy and growing stronger, and that Spain and
the United States are working intensely in both Latin America and
Eastern Europe to promote our common values of political
pluralism and economic freedom.
Addin somewhere
- Goal Europe whole and free
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
October 16, 1989
NOTE FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
PHILIP HUGHES Pailip
SUBJECT: Draft Departure Statement for
Spanish President Gonzalez'
Visit
Attached is a State Department draft of
the President's departure statement for
the visit on Thursday of Spanish PM
Felipe Gonzalez. On checking, I found
that the draft arrived while I was out
of town at the end of last week. I did
not see it or know it was here on my
return. I apologize for the delay in
getting it to you.
Chriss-
Here it is - 1 Knew he
had it, I just knew it!
Ha Ha Kristen
8923025
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
8106
October 6, 1989
LIMITED OFFICIAL USE
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Official Working Visit of Spanish President Gonzalez:
Proposed Departure Statement
The Department is forwarding a proposed departure statement
for the President's use during the Gonzalez visit, as requested
in the NSC memo of September 16.
J. J.Ptagenton Executive J. Stapleton Secretary Roy Ray
Attachment:
Proposed departure statement
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OFFICIAL WORKING VISIT BY PRESIDENT GONZALEZ OF SPAIN
STATE DEPARTMENT PROPOSED DEPARTURE STATEMENT
I am delighted to welcome President Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation to the United States for his first official
visit to Washington since 1983. Building on our discussion at
the NATO Summit this May in Brussels, President Gonzalez and I
have just concluded a very warm and productive set of meetings.
Today we discussed a broad spectrum of bilateral, regional
and global issues. We reviewed in depth major international
developments, concentrating in particular on the need for the
West to actively support the historic reform process underway
in Eastern Europe, and on the importance of democratization in
Latin America, an area of special interest to both Spain and
the United States.
We. also discussed progress in arms control negotiations,
particularly those on conventional forces in Europe. At the
same time, we underscored the importance of maintaining strong
mutual defenses in the NATO Alliance.
We exchanged views on the serious challenge the drug menace
represents internationally, to consumer and producer nations
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alike, and agreed on the need to support Colombian President
Barco in his courageous struggle against narco-terrorism.
In our talks on U.S.-European relations, I congratulated
President Gonzalez on Spain's successful first turn in the
rotating presidency of the European Community, which concluded
in June. Our dialogue with the European Community, already
good, deepened during Spain's recent presidency. I underscored
that we want to work in cooperation with Spain and its EC
colleaguesto ensure that the European Single Market in 1992
brings our economies even closer together.
President Gonzalez and I agreed that our bilateral
relations are in excellent shape. At the same time, we have
undertaken to encourage more frequent high-level exchanges. We
agreed to work together to ensure the smooth implementation of
the new bilateral defense agreement which entered into force
this spring. We also pledged close collaboration in the
celebration in 1992 of Christopher Columbus' voyage of
discovery--a very special event for Europe and the Americas,
which will be marked by the World's Fair in Seville, Expo 92.
In sum, I am pleased to say that the U.S. -Spanish
partnership is healthy and growing stronger.
LIMITED OFFICIAL USE
Document No. 082346SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
10/19/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE
SUBJECT:
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VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
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The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Oct. 18, 1989
1989 OCT 18 PM 8: 39
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Through:
CHRISS WINSTON
From:
MARK DAVIS
MD
Subject:
Prime Minister Gonzalez Departure Statement
SUMMARY: You will give brief remarks at the departure of Prime
Minister Felipe Gonzalez from the South Portico on Thursday, Oct.
19, at 1:15 p.m. Your remarks are on cards.
DISCUSSION: This speech takes the opportunity to focus on your
recent initiatives in Eastern Europe -- an emphasis that
coincides with Spain's new, broader European outlook. It
discusses the U.S. grants to Poland, and our decision to grant
Hungary Most Favored Nation Status. It also touches on U.S.-
Spanish cooperation in strengthening the forces of democracy in
Latin America, developing an arms-control agenda for NATO, and
backing President Barco and the people of Colombia.
Davis/Martin
Oct. 18, 1989
Title: Spain
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: GONZALEZ DEPARTURE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 1989, 1:15 p.m.
It is a pleasure to have Prime Minister Gonzalez and the
Spanish delegation as our guests in the United States. Our
discussions at the NATO summit in May were an excellent start to
a dialogue we have continued in Washington. As before, our talks
have been friendly and constructive -- another sign that our
bilateral relations -- our partnership -- is healthy and growing
stronger.
We discussed, extensively, the ways in which the West can
best support the historic reforms transforming Eastern Europe,
especially in Poland and Hungary, and our hope that these reforms
will lead to a Europe whole and free.
I informed Prime Minister Gonzalez of the steps the United
States has taken to support this economic reform and democratic
change in Poland and Hungary. I told him about my request that
Congress approve $200 million in economic stabilization grants to
assist Poland in implementing its bold new reform program -- the
U.S. contribution to Poland's $1 billion request. I hope that
all of the major industrialized democracies will also contribute
to this request.
I also explained that the United States will soon be
extending Most Favored Nation status to Hungary on a continuing
2
basis -- making it the first Eastern European nation to ever
receive such treatment. This will strongly encourage trade and
investment in Hungary.
Prime Minister Gonzalez and I agreed. that the futures of
Poland and Hungary depend on sustained Western action,
coordinated with the I.M.F. and the World Bank as part of a long-
term economic recovery program. We discussed the important
progress made by the 24-nation "Group for Economic Assistance to
Poland and Hungary," which has already met three times under the
chairmanship of the EC Commission, and has encouraged the
commitment of hundreds of millions of dollars in new assistance
to both countries. We also agreed that Spain's successful
transition to a strong and flourishing democracy makes it a
powerful model for Eastern European countries now attempting
similar transformations.
We also reviewed ways in which we can help sustain the
growth of democracy in Latin America -- an area of traditional
concern to both our nations.
And we exchanged views on the serious international
challenge the drug menace represents to consumer and producer
nations alike. And we agreed on the need to give President Barco
and the brave people of Colombia our full backing in their
struggle against narco-terrorists.
Our talks also included progress in arms-control
negotiations, while underscoring the need to keep our mutual NATO
defenses strong.
3
Throughout our discussions, there was a shared belief that
Spain is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on
the world scene. In supporting democratic change in Eastern
Europe, Latin America and elsewhere, I believe Spain can play a
unique role, for Spain provides the world with a very special
example.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian government reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered, state-dominated economy now reoriented to the market,
and prospering. It is no exaggeration to say that Spain today is
living a Renaissance of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater freedom, opportunity and advancement.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, I commend you for your idealism. I
value your partnership. And I look forward to working with you
in the years ahead.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
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Throughout our discussions, there was a shared belief that
Spain is emerging with a new vitality, not just in Europe, but on
the world scene. In supporting democratic change in Eastern
Europe, Latin America and elsewhere, I believe Spain can play a
unique role, for Spain provides the world with a very special
example.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, you have said that your nation is
both a very old country, and a very young country -- an
authoritarian government reborn as a constitutional democracy; a
sheltered, state-dominated economy now reoriented to the market,
and prospering. It is no exaggeration to say that Spain today is
living a Renaissance of liberty, prosperity and culture.
It now seems that the role of Spain, as the mother of so
many nations, provides a model of political and economic reform -
- a move away from the dead hand of state control -- toward
greater freedom, opportunity and advancement.
Prime Minister Gonzalez, I commend you for your idealism. I
value your partnership.
Mister Prime Minister, thank you for your visit to these
shores and may you have a safe journey home.
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GONZALEZ DEPARTURE / EAST ROOM
OcT. 19, 1989 / 12:30 P.M.
IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE PRIME MINISTER GONZALEZ
AND THE SPANISH DELEGATION AS OUR GUESTS IN THE UNITED
STATES. OUR DISCUSSIONS AT THE NATO SUMMIT IN MAY WERE
AN EXCELLENT START TO A DIALOGUE WE HAVE CONTINUED IN
WASHINGTON. As BEFORE, OUR TALKS HAVE BEEN FRIENDLY
AND CONSTRUCTIVE -- ANOTHER SIGN THAT OUR BILATERAL
RELATIONS -- OUR PARTNERSHIP -- IS HEALTHY AND GROWING
STRONGER.
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WE DISCUSSED, EXTENSIVELY, THE WAYS IN WHICH THE
WEST CAN BEST SUPPORT THE HISTORIC REFORMS TRANSFORMING
EASTERN EUROPE, ESPECIALLY IN POLAND AND HUNGARY, AND
OUR HOPE THAT THESE REFORMS WILL LEAD TO A EUROPE WHOLE
AND FREE.
I INFORMED PRIME MINISTER GONZALEZ OF THE STEPS THE
UNITED STATES HAS TAKEN TO SUPPORT THIS ECONOMIC REFORM
AND DEMOCRATIC CHANGE IN POLAND AND HUNGARY.
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I TOLD HIM ABOUT MY REQUEST THAT CONGRESS APPROVE $200
MILLION IN ECONOMIC STABILIZATION GRANTS To ASSIST
POLAND IN IMPLEMENTING ITS BOLD NEW REFORM PROGRAM --
THE U.S. CONTRIBUTION TO POLAND'S $1 BILLION REQUEST.
I HOPE THAT ALL OF THE MAJOR INDUSTRIALIZED DEMOCRACIES
WILL ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS REQUEST.
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I ALSO EXPLAINED THAT THE UNITED STATES WILL SOON
BE EXTENDING MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS TO HUNGARY ON A
CONTINUING BASIS -- MAKING IT THE FIRST EASTERN
EUROPEAN NATION TO EVER RECEIVE SUCH TREATMENT. THIS
WILL STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN
HUNGARY.
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PRIME MINISTER GONZALEZ AND I AGREED THAT THE
FUTURES OF POLAND AND HUNGARY DEPEND ON SUSTAINED
WESTERN ACTION, COORDINATED WITH THE I.M.F. AND THE
WORLD BANK AS PART OF A LONG-TERM ECONOMIC RECOVERY
PROGRAM.
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WE DISCUSSED THE IMPORTANT PROGRESS MADE BY THE 24-
NATION "GROUP FOR ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO POLAND AND
HUNGARY," WHICH HAS ALREADY MET THREE TIMES UNDER THE
CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE EC COMMISSION, AND HAS ENCOURAGED
THE COMMITMENT OF HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN
NEW ASSISTANCE TO BOTH COUNTRIES.
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WE ALSO AGREED THAT SPAIN'S SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO A
STRONG AND FLOURISHING DEMOCRACY MAKES IT A POWERFUL
MODEL FOR EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES NOW ATTEMPTING
SIMILAR TRANSFORMATIONS.
WE ALSO REVIEWED WAYS IN WHICH WE CAN HELP SUSTAIN
THE GROWTH OF DEMOCRACY IN LATIN AMERICA -- AN AREA OF
TRADITIONAL CONCERN TO BOTH OUR NATIONS.
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AND WE EXCHANGED VIEWS ON THE SERIOUS INTERNATIONAL
CHALLENGE THE DRUG MENACE REPRESENTS TO CONSUMER AND
PRODUCER NATIONS ALIKE. AND WE AGREED ON THE NEED TO
GIVE PRESIDENT BARCO AND THE BRAVE PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA
OUR FULL BACKING IN THEIR STRUGGLE AGAINST
NARCO-TERRORISTS.
OUR TALKS ALSO INCLUDED PROGRESS IN ARMS-CONTROL
NEGOTIATIONS, WHILE UNDERSCORING THE NEED TO KEEP OUR
MUTUAL NATO DEFENSES STRONG.
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THROUGHOUT OUR DISCUSSIONS, THERE WAS A SHARED
BELIEF THAT SPAIN IS EMERGING WITH A NEW VITALITY, NOT
JUST IN EUROPE, BUT ON THE WORLD SCENE. IN SUPPORTING
DEMOCRATIC CHANGE IN EASTERN EUROPE, LATIN AMERICA AND
ELSEWHERE, I BELIEVE SPAIN CAN PLAY A UNIQUE ROLE, FOR
SPAIN PROVIDES THE WORLD WITH A VERY SPECIAL EXAMPLE.
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PRIME MINISTER GONZALEZ, YOU HAVE SAID THAT YOUR
NATION IS BOTH A VERY OLD COUNTRY, AND A VERY YOUNG
COUNTRY -- AN AUTHORITARIAN GOVERNMENT REBORN AS A
CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY; A SHELTERED, STATE-DOMINATED
ECONOMY NOW REORIENTED TO THE MARKET, AND PROSPERING.
IT IS NO EXAGGERATION TO SAY THAT SPAIN TODAY IS LIVING
A RENAISSANCE OF LIBERTY, PROSPERITY AND CULTURE.
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IT NOW SEEMS THAT THE ROLE OF SPAIN, AS THE MOTHER
OF so MANY NATIONS, PROVIDES A MODEL OF POLITICAL AND
ECONOMIC REFORM -- A MOVE AWAY FROM THE DEAD HAND OF
STATE CONTROL -- TOWARD GREATER FREEDOM, OPPORTUNITY
AND ADVANCEMENT.
PRIME MINISTER GONZALEZ, I COMMEND YOU FOR YOUR
IDEALISM. I VALUE YOUR PARTNERSHIP.
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MISTER PRIME MINISTER, THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT To
THESE SHORES AND MAY YOU HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY HOME.
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