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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
October 30, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT CEREMONY FOR POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
The Rose Garden
1:20 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: To Secretary Yeutter and Secretary
Mosbacher, Secretary Dole, Secretary Derwinski and Chairman Boskin,
Ambassador Kinost, Ambassador Ed Rowny, it's a pleasure to be here.
It's a great pleasure to see Lane Kirkland and Bob Georgine, Gale
Johnson and Ed Moskal here.
The congressional delegation, I think, has been a little
waylaid, but I was told that Mickey Edwards is going to be here and
John Dingell, Robert Borski.
But let me just welcome you all to the Rose Garden on
this beautiful fall day into an occasion marking the conclusion of
Polish American Heritage Month, which links two people bound by
admiration and affection. In one sense, we meet this afternoon to
salute the values which united the United States and Poland, values
like faith in God, respect for the family and hard work, and the
belief that free expression will conquer tyranny. But in a larger
way, we're here to honor the tide toward democracry that these values
make possible. For in Poland, as elsewhere, the tide toward
oppression is running out. The tide toward liberty is running in.
The voice of freedom is the voice of Poland, and the voice of Poland
is the voice of tomorrow.
When I was in Poland -- visited Poland last July, I heard
the opportunity and self-government that make all things possible for
a nation and a people. The Polish national anthem captured this when
it proclaims, "Poland is not lost while Poles still live.' And today
it stirs the shopkeepers of Buffalo and the factory workers of
Poznan. The small girl that I saw on a street corner in Gdansk --
tearful, joyous, an American flag stretched upward from her hand --
and she, too, knew that voice. And so does the aging woman in
Chicago, teaching her grandchildren the languages of the two
countries that she loves. She's the voice of Poland, resolute and
proud.
In recent months, this voice has found new power. For by
forming a noncommunist government, the first in Eastern Europe in
more than 40 years, Poland herself has moved toward a new beginning.
Historic political changes are leading to dramatic economic reforms,
building new foundations of hope and prosperity, opening new
boundaries of market and mind.
Let me say, we are inspired by these historic changes and
also add, from the first, our administration has supported them by
word and by deed. And that is why on April 17th at Hamtramck,
shortly after the signing of the Roundtable Agreement in Poland, we
announced a series of initiatives to open U.S. markets and encourage
private investment and private sector loans there in Poland. And
why, during my visit to Poland in July, we announced an additional
package of measures to assist Poland's economic and political
revival.
In Paris this summer, I proposed, and our economic summit
partners agreed to, a plan for concerted Western action. In
September, we asked Congress for a $100 million enterprise fund for
MORE
- 2 -
Poland and extended another $108 million in emergency food aid for
Poland.
A good beginning? Yes. Certainly. But Poland needs --
and will have -- not only concerted Western action, but also
sustained support for its democratic transition. For its turn
towards democracy is historic: A crucial step, we hope, toward a
Europe that is whole and free. And unprecedented. For never before
has a communist country successfully changed from a state-controlled
system to political pluralism, self-determination, and a market
economy.
Last month, members of our administration met with key
ministries in the new Polish government. They detailed their bold
reform plan. And we asked the ministers how best to support them.
And they requested as an essential part of their program $1 billion
in Western economic aid to stabilize the economy as these radical
reforms are implemented.
Our response took two forms. First, I asked Congress to
approve $200 million in grants -- fully $1 in every $5 in Western
stabilization funds requested by the Poles themselves. And we are
urging our Western economic partners to make major contributions to
this fund since the effort will work only if it is fully funded. And
second, I announced that we would send to Warsaw a presidential
mission, including U.S. officials, business and labor leaders, and
experts to help ensure that Poland's economic recovery becomes a
reality itself. and assess how the United States can best help Poland help
This must be and will be a bipartisan effort of the
United States government. And today, I'm pleased to announce that
this mission will be led by the Secretary of Agriculture Clayton
Yeutter, Secretary of Commerce Mosbacher, Secretary of Labor
Elizabeth Dole, and Council of Economic Advisors Michael Boskin.
(Applause.)
And they will be joined by at least 15 outstanding chief
executive officers, labor leaders, economists and other experts from
the U.S. private sector. Several of them are with me on the dais
today. And our team will meet with the key ministers of the Polish
government and others involved in stimulating Poland's private sector
and recommend to me how the economic support we will extend can best
be utilized. It will focus on economic sectors where U.S. expertise
and cooperation can indeed make a difference -- such as agriculture
and business management and financial services.
And it will also look at Poland's overall economic
situation and at the structural changes needed to make Poland
prosper. For this we know: Poland's struggle has always been
America's struggle. Maybe that's why it seems that Polish hearts and
American hearts beat as one.
Historically -- for more than 200 years -- and
geographically -- from Washington to Warsaw, and Krakow to Chicago --
Americans have echoed the voice of Poland And we do so now, echoing
her love of freedom and opportunity. And warmed by the glow from
Poland's new flame of democracy, linking the lands of Chopin and
Jefferson, Lincoln and Paderewski.
Let us keep that flame alive and use it to burn bright
the friendship between our peoples so that Polish American Heritage
Month symbolizes a better, richer life. A better life for all our
children. A richer life for those who believe, as we do, in the
liberty which sets men free.
Thank you very much. God bless Poland. And God bless
the United States of America. Thank you all very, very much for
coming. (Applause.)
END
1:28 P.M. EST
POLISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH / ROSE GARDEN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1989 / 1:15 P.M.
SECRETARY YEUTTER, SECRETARY MOSBACHER, SECRETARY
DOLE, CHAIRMAN BOSKIN, AMBASSADOR KINOST [KEE NAWST],
SECRETARY DERWINSKI, AMBASSADOR ROWNY. IT IS A
PLEASURE TO SEE LANE KIRKLAND, BoB GEORGINE, GALE
JOHNSON, AND EDWARD MOSKAL. [[CONGRESSMEN MICKEY
EDWARDS, JOHN DINGELL, AND ROBERT BORSKI.: ]]
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
- 2 -
WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE. AND To AN OCCASION MARKING
THE CONCLUSION OF POLISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH --
WHICH LINKS TWO PEOPLES BOUND BY ADMIRATION AND
AFFECTION.
IN ONE SENSE, WE MEET THIS AFTERNOON TO SALUTE THE
VALUES WHICH UNITE THE UNITED STATES AND POLAND.
VALUES LIKE FAITH IN GOD, RESPECT FOR FAMILY AND HARD
WORK, AND THE BELIEF THAT FREE EXPRESSION WILL CONQUER
TYRANNY.
- 3 -
BUT IN A LARGER WAY, WE'RE HERE TO HONOR THE TIDE
TOWARD DEMOCRACY THESE VALUES MAKE POSSIBLE. FOR IN
POLAND, AS ELSEWHERE, THE TIDE TOWARD OPPRESSION IS
RUNNING OUT. THE TIDE TOWARD LIBERTY IS RUNNING IN.
THE VOICE OF FREEDOM IS THE VOICE OF POLAND. AND THE
VOICE OF POLAND IS THE VOICE OF TOMORROW.
- 4 -
WHEN I VISITED POLAND LAST JULY, I HEARD BRAVE MEN
AND WOMEN PROCLAIM THE DIGNITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL, AND
DEMAND THE OPPORTUNITY AND SELF-GOVERNMENT THAT MAKE
ALL THINGS POSSIBLE FOR A NATION, AND A PEOPLE.
THE POLISH NATIONAL ANTHEM CAPTURES THIS WHEN IT
PROCLAIMS, "POLAND IS NOT LOST WHILE POLES STILL LIVE."
AND TODAY IT STIRS THE SHOP-KEEPERS OF BUFFALO. AND
THE FACTORY WORKERS IN POZNAN [POSE NAN].
- 5 -
THE SMALL GIRL I SAW ON A STREET CORNER IN GDANSK --
TEARFUL, JOYOUS; AN AMERICAN FLAG STRETCHED UPWARD FROM
HER HAND -- SHE, Too, KNEW THAT VOICE. AND so DOES THE
AGING WOMAN IN CHICAGO, TEACHING HER GRANDCHILDREN THE
LANGUAGES OF THE TWO COUNTRIES SHE LOVES. SHE IS THE
VOICE OF POLAND -- RESOLUTE AND PROUD.
- 6 -
IN RECENT MONTHS, THIS VOICE HAS FOUND NEW POWER.
FOR BY FORMING A NEW NON-COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT -- THE
FIRST IN EASTERN EUROPE IN MORE THAN FORTY YEARS --
POLAND HERSELF HAS MOVED TOWARD A NEW BEGINNING.
HISTORIC POLITICAL CHANGES ARE LEADING To DRAMATIC
ECONOMIC REFORMS -- BUILDING NEW FOUNDATIONS OF HOPE
AND PROSPERITY; OPENING NEW BOUNDARIES OF MARKET AND
MIND.
- 7 -
LET ME SAY: WE ARE INSPIRED BY THESE HISTORIC
CHANGES. AND ALSO ADD: FROM THE FIRST, OUR
ADMINISTRATION HAS SUPPORTED THEM -- BY WORD AND BY
DEED.
THAT IS WHY ON APRIL 17, AT HAMTRAMCK, SHORTLY
AFTER THE SIGNING OF THE ROUNDTABLE AGREEMENT IN
POLAND, WE ANNOUNCED A SERIES OF INITIATIVES TO OPEN
U.S. MARKETS AND ENCOURAGE PRIVATE SECTOR LOANS AND
INVESTMENTS THERE.
- 8 -
AND WHY, DURING MY VISIT TO POLAND IN JULY, WE
ANNOUNCED AN ADDITIONAL PACKAGE OF MEASURES TO ASSIST
POLAND'S ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL REVIVAL.
IN PARIS THIS SUMMER, I PROPOSED, AND OUR ECONOMIC
SUMMIT PARTNERS AGREED To, A PLAN FOR CONCERTED WESTERN
ACTION. IN SEPTEMBER, WE ASKED CONGRESS FOR A $100
MILLION ENTERPRISE FUND FOR POLAND. AND EXTENDED
ANOTHER $108 MILLION IN EMERGENCY FOOD AID FOR POLAND.
- 9 -
A GOOD BEGINNING? YES. BUT POLAND NEEDS -- AND
WILL HAVE -- NOT ONLY CONCERTED WESTERN ACTION, BUT
ALSO SUSTAINED SUPPORT OF ITS DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION.
FOR ITS TURN TOWARD DEMOCRACY IS HISTORIC: A CRUCIAL
STEP, WE HOPE, TOWARD A EUROPE THAT IS WHOLE AND FREE.
AND UNPRECEDENTED. FOR NEVER BEFORE HAS A COMMUNIST
COUNTRY SUCCESSFULLY CHANGED FROM A STATE-CONTROLLED
SYSTEM TO POLITICAL PLURALISM, SELF-DETERMINATION, AND
A MARKET ECONOMY.
- 10 -
LAST MONTH, MEMBERS OF OUR ADMINISTRATION MET WITH
KEY MINISTERS IN THE NEW POLISH GOVERNMENT. THEY
DETAILED THEIR BOLD REFORM PLAN. WE ASKED HOW BEST TO
SUPPORT THEM. THEY REQUESTED -- AS AN ESSENTIAL PART
OF THEIR PROGRAM -- $1 BILLION IN WESTERN ECONOMIC AID
TO STABILIZE THE ECONOMY AS THEIR RADICAL REFORMS ARE
IMPLEMENTED. OUR RESPONSE TOOK TWO FORMS.
- 11 -
FIRST, I ASKED CONGRESS TO APPROVE $200 MILLION IN
GRANTS -- FULLY 1 OF EVERY 5 DOLLARS IN WESTERN
STABILIZATION FUNDS REQUESTED BY THE POLES. AND WE ARE
URGING OUR WESTERN ECONOMIC PARTNERS TO MAKE MAJOR
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS FUND, SINCE THE EFFORT WILL WORK
ONLY IF FULLY FUNDED.
- 12 -
AND SECOND, I ANNOUNCED THAT WE WOULD SEND TO
WARSAW A PRESIDENTIAL MISSION INCLUDING U.S. OFFICIALS,
BUSINESS AND LABOR LEADERS, AND EXPERTS TO HELP ENSURE
THAT POLAND'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY BECOMES REALITY. AND
ASSESS HOW THE UNITED STATES CAN BEST HELP POLAND HELP
ITSELF.
THIS MUST BE -- AND WILL BE -- A BIPARTISAN EFFORT
BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.
- 13 -
TODAY, I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS MISSION
WILL BE LED BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE YEUTTER,
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE MOSBACHER, SECRETARY OF LABOR
DOLE, AND COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS CHAIRMAN BOSKIN.
THEY WILL BE JOINED BY AT LEAST FIFTEEN OUTSTANDING
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, LABOR LEADERS, ECONOMISTS,
AND OTHER EXPERTS FROM THE U.S. PRIVATE SECTOR.
SEVERAL OF THEM ARE WITH ME ON THE DAIS TODAY.
- 14 -
OUR TEAM WILL MEET WITH THE KEY MINISTERS OF THE
POLISH GOVERNMENT AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN STIMULATING
POLAND'S PRIVATE SECTOR. AND RECOMMEND To ME HOW THE
ECONOMIC SUPPORT WE WILL EXTEND CAN BEST BE UTILIZED.
IT WILL FOCUS ON ECONOMIC SECTORS WHERE U.S. EXPERTISE
AND COOPERATION CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE -- SUCH AS
AGRICULTURE, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL
SERVICES.
- 15 -
IT WILL ALSO LOOK AT POLAND'S OVERALL ECONOMIC
SITUATION AND AT THE STRUCTURAL CHANGES NEEDED TO MAKE
POLAND PROSPER. FOR THIS WE KNOW: POLAND'S STRUGGLE
HAS ALWAYS BEEN AMERICA'S STRUGGLE. MAYBE THAT'S WHY
IT SEEMS THAT POLISH HEARTS AND AMERICAN HEARTS BEAT AS
ONE.
- 16 -
HISTORICALLY -- FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS -- AND
GEOGRAPHICALLY -- FROM WASHINGTON To WARSAW, AND KRAKOW
TO CHICAGO -- AMERICANS HAVE ECHOED THE VOICE OF
POLAND. WE DO so NOW. ECHOING HER LOVE OF FREEDOM AND
OPPORTUNITY. AND WARMED BY THE GLOW FROM POLAND'S NEW
FLAME OF DEMOCRACY, LINKING THE LANDS OF CHOPIN AND
JEFFERSON, LINCOLN AND PADEREWSKI.
- 17 -
LET US KEEP THAT FLAME ALIVE. AND USE IT To BURN
BRIGHT THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN OUR PEOPLES. So THAT
POLISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH SYMBOLIZES A BETTER,
RICHER LIFE. A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL OUR CHILDREN. A
RICHER LIFE FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE -- AS WE DO -- IN THE
LIBERTY WHICH SETS MEN FREE.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. GOD BLESS POLAND, AND GOD
BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
###
- 13 -
TODAY, I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS MISSION
WILL BE LED BY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE YEUTTER, AND
ACCOMPANIED BY SECRETARY OF COMMERCE MOSBACHER,
SECRETARY OF LABOR DOLE, AND COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC
ADVISERS CHAIRMAN BOSKIN. THEY WILL BE JOINED BY AT
LEAST FIFTEEN OUTSTANDING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS,
LABOR LEADERS, ECONOMISTS, AND OTHER EXPERTS FROM THE
U.S. PRIVATE SECTOR. SEVERAL OF THEM ARE WITH ME ON
THE DAIS TODAY.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Polish- American
Week
Rose Garden
27 October 1989
Remarks
FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
TO: Brent Scowcroft
FROM: Robert Gates
For your personal attention.
1
8630
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROBERT M. GATES
SUBJECT:
President's Remarks on Polish-American Heritage
Month and on Launching of Mission to Poland
I concur with the attached Presidential remarks, subject to the
changes shown in the attached copy of the draft.
Attachment
Tab I
Annotated Draft of Presidential Remarks
CC: Jim Cicconi
advior:
comments.
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POLAND
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: POLISH-AMERICAN WEEK
ROSE GARDEN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1989
11:30 A.M.
(PROTOCOL) ORDER)
Yeutter
Dole
Secretary Reta, Secretary Mosbacher, Secretary Koutter,
Chairman Boskin. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
Welcome to the White House. And to an occasion marking
the conclusion of
aelebration of Polish-American Heritage Month -- which links two
peoples bound by admiration and affection.
In one sense, we meet this morning to salute the values
which unite the United States and Poland. values like faith in
God, respect for family and hard work, and the belief that free
expression will conquer tyranny.
But in a larger way, we're here to honor the tide toward
democracy these values make possible. For in Poland, as
elsewhere, the tide toward oppression is running out. The tide
toward liberty is running in. The voice of freedom is the voice
of Poland. And the voice of Poland is the voice of tomorrow.
I heard that voice last week when I visited Costa Rica. And
as I did when I visited Poland last July. Heard brave men and
women proclaim the dignity of the individual. And demand the
opportunity and self-government that make all things posssible
for a Nation, and a people.
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proclaimed, "Poland is not lost while Poles still live." And
today it stirs the shop-keepers of Buffalo. And the factory
workers in Poznan. The small girl I saw on a street corner in
Gdansk -- tearful, joyous; an American flag stretched upward from
her hand -- she, too, knew that voice. And so does the aging
children
woman in Chicago, teaching her grandkids the languages of the two
countries she loves. She is the voice of Poland -- resolute and
TRANSITION
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building new foundations of hope and prosperity; opening new
boundaries of market and mind.
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also add: From the first, our Administration has supported them
-- by word and by deed.
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partners agreed on a plan for concerted Western action. And In
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for Poland. And extended another $100 million in emergency food
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unprecedented. For never before has a Communist country
successfully changed from a State-controlled system to political
pluralism, self-determination, and a market economy.
[Accordingly] last month members of our Administration met
with key ministers in the new Polish government. They detailed
their bold reform plan. We asked how best to support them. They
requested -- as an essential part of their program -- $1 billion
in Western economic aid to stabilize the economy as their radical
reforms are implemented. Our response took two forms.
First, I asked Congress to approve a $200 million grant ----
fully 1 of every 5 dollars in Western stabilization funds
requested by the Poles. And we are urging our Western economic
partners to make major contributions to this fund, since the
effort will work only if fully funded.
And second, I announced that we would send to Warsaw a
Presidential mission including U.S. officials, business leaders,
4
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becomes reality. And assess how the United States can best help
Poland help itself.
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Secretary of Labor Dole, Secretary of Agriculture Yeutter and
Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Boskin. They will be
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City - Americans have echoed the voice of Poland. We do SQ now.
Echoing her love of freedom and opportunity. And warmed by the
glow from Poland's new flame of democracy, linking the lands of
Chopin and Jefferson, Lincoln and Paderewski.
5
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Let us keep that flame alive. And use it to light the
friendship between our peoples. so that Polish-American Heritage
Month can be a true symbol of a better, richer life. A better
life for all our children. A richer life for those who believe
--- as we do -- in the liberty which sets men free.
Thank you very much, God bless Poland, and God bless the
United States of America.
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DRAFT
October 8, 6
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: POLISH-AMERICAN WEEK
ROSE GARDEN
Monday, OCTOBER 30, 1989
11:30 a.m.
Secretary Yeutter, Secretary Mosbacher, Secretary Dole,
Chairman Boskin, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
Welcome to the White House. And to an occasion marking the
conclusion of Polish-American Heritage Month -- which links
two peoples bound by admiration and affection.
In one sense, we meet this morning to salute the values
which unite the United States and Poland. Values like faith
in God, respect for family and hard work, and the belief
that free expression will conquer tyranny.
But in a larger way, we're here to honor the tide toward
democracy these values make possible. For in Poland, as
elsewhere, the tide toward oppression is running out. The
tide toward liberty is running in. The voice of freedom is
the voice of Poland. And the voice of Poland is the voice
of tomorrow.
I that Rica.
when I visited Poland last July Heard brave men and women
proclaim the dignity of the individual, And demand the
opportunity and self-government that make all things possible
for a Nation, and a people.
-2-
A great Polish anthem captures this when it proclaims,
"Poland is not lost while Poles still live." And today it
stirs the shop-keepers of Buffalo. And the factory workers
in Poznan. The small girl I saw on a street corner in Gdansk --
tearful, joyous; an American flag stretched upward from her
hand -- she, too, knew that voice. And SO does the aging woman
in Chicago, teaching her grandchildren the languages of the two
countries she loves. She is the voice of Poland -- resolute
and proud.
In recent months, this voice has found new power. For by
forming a new non-Communist government -- the first in Eastern
Europe in more than forty years -- Poland herself has moved
toward a new beginning. Historic political changes are leading
to dramatic economic reforms -- building new foundations of
hope and prosperity; opening new boundaries of market and mind.
Let me say: We are inspired by these historic changes.
And also add: From the first, our Administration has supported
them -- by word and by deed.
That is why on April 17, at Hamtramck, shortly after the
signing of the Roundtable Agreement in Poland, we announced a
series of initiatives to open U.S. markets and encourage private
sector loans and investments there. And why, during my visit to
Poland in July, we announced an additional package of measures
to assist Poland's economic and political revival.
-3-
In Paris this summer, I proposed, and our Economic Summit
partners agreed to, a plan for concerted Western action. In
September, we asked Congress for a $100 million Enterprise
Fund for Poland. And extended another $100 million in emergency
food aid for Poland in the coming fiscal year.
A good beginning? Yes. But Poland needs -- and will have --
not only concerted Western action, but also sustained support of
its democratic transition. For its turn toward democracy is
historic: The first step, we hope, toward a Europe that is
whole and free. And unprecedented. For never before has a
Communist country successfully changed from a State-controlled
system to political pluralism, self-determination, and a market
economy.
Last month, members of our Administration met with key
ministers in the new Polish government. They detailed their
bold reform plan. We asked how best to support them. They
requested -- as an essential part of their program -- $1 billion
in Western economic aid to stablilize the economy as their radical
reforms are implemented. Our response took two forms.
First, I asked Congress to approve a $200 million grant --
fully 1 of every 5 dollars in Western stabilization funds
requested by the Poles. And we are urging our Western economic
partners to make major contributions to this fund, since the
effort will work only if fully funded.
And second, I announced that we would send to Warsaw a
Presidential mission including U.S. officials, business leaders,
-4-
and experts to help ensure that Poland's economic recovery
becomes reality. And assess how the United States can best
help Poland help itself.
Today, I am pleased to announce that this mission will be
led by Secretary of Agriculture Yeutter, Secretary of Commerce
Mosbacher, Secretary of Labor Dole, and Council of Economic
Advisers Chairman Boskin. They will be joined by at least
fifteen outstanding Chief Executive Officers, labor leaders,
economists, and other experts from the U.S. private sector.
Several of them are in the audience today:
,
, and
.
Our team will meet with the key ministers of the Polish
government and others involved in stimulating Poland's private
sector. And recommend to me how the economic support we will
extend can best be utilized. It will focus on economic sectors
where U.S. expertise and cooperation can make a difference --
such as agriculture, business management, and financial services.
It will also look at Poland's overall economic situation and at
the structural changes needed to make Poland prosper. For this
we know: Poland's struggle has always been America's struggle.
Maybe that's why it seems that Polish hearts and American
hearts beat as one.
Historically -- for more than 200 years -- and geographically --
from Washington to Warsaw, and Krakow to Chicago -- Americans have
echoed the voice of Poland. We do SO now. Echoing her love of
freedom and opportunity. And warmed by the glow from Poland's
new flame of democracy, linking the lands of Chopin and Jefferson,
Lincoln and Paderewski.
4
-5-
Let us keep that flame alive. And use it to burn bright
the friendship between our peoples. So that Polish-American
Heritage Month can be a true symbol of a better, richer life.
A better life for all our children. A richer life for those
who believe -- as we do -- in the liberty which sets men free.
Thank you very much. God bless Poland, and God bless the
United States of America.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 27, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
cw
FROM:
CURT SMITH S
SUBJECT:
POLISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
I. SUMMARY
On Monday, October 30, at 1:15 p.m., you will address about
IDU Polish-American leaders and representatives from various
departments in the Administration. Secretaries Mosbacher, Dole
and Yeutter, Chairman Boskin, Polish Ambassador Jan Kinast, Lane
Kirkland and Bob Georgine of the AFL-CIO and Gale Johnson of the
University of Chicago will flank you on the dais. Other notables
expected to attend are Secretary Derwinski, Ambassador Rowny, and
some Members of Congress. (Their names will be provided with the
speech cards.)
II. DISCUSSION
The attached remarks (8 minutes) applaud the remarkable
changes occurring in Poland this year. The remarks also discuss
America's commitment to helping Poland become a vibrant
democratic country. In particular, you will announce that a
mission led by Secretaries Mosbacher, Dole, and Yeutter and
Chairman Boskin and including a distinguished team of businessmen
and specialists will depart for Poland next month. This team
will begin to develop a framework for moving Poland to a market
economy.
(Smith/Blessey)
October 27, 1989
Draft Three
POLAND
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
POLISH-AMERICAN MONTH
ROSE GARDEN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1989
1:15 P.M.
Secretary Yeutter, Secretary Mosbacher, Secretary Dole.
Chairman Boskin. Ambassador Kinast [Kee-NAWST]. Secretary
Derwinski. Admiral Rowny. It is always a pleasure to see Lane
Kirkland and Bob Georgine, Gale Johnson, and other distinguished
guests. Ladies and gentlemen.
Welcome to the White House. And to an occasion -- the
celebration of Polish-American Heritage Month -- which links two
peoples bound by admiration and affection.
In one sense, we meet this morning to salute the values
which unite the United States and Poland. Values like faith in
God, respect for family and hard work, and the belief that free
expression will conquer tyranny.
But in a larger sense, we're here to honor Poland's new wave
of democracy these values make possible. For in Poland, as
elsewhere, oppression's tide is running out. And liberty's tide
is coming in. The voice of freedom is the voice of Poland. And
the voice of Poland is the voice of tomorrow.
I heard that voice last week when I visited Costa Rica. And
when I visited Poland last July. Heard brave men and women
proclaim the dignity of the individual. And demand the
2
opportunity and self-government that make all things possible for
a Nation, and a people.
The Polish National Anthem is referring to this voice when
it proclaims, "Poland is not lost while Poles still live." And
today it stirs the shop-keepers of Buffalo. And the factory
workers in Poznan. The small girl I saw on a street corner in
Gdansk -- tearful, joyous; an American flag stretched upward from
her hand -- she, too, knew that voice. And so does the aging
woman in Chicago, teaching her grandkids the languages of the two
countries she loves. She is the voice of Poland -- resolute and
proud.
In recent months, this voice has found new power. For by
forming a new Solidarity-led government -- the first non-
Communist government in Eastern Europe in more than forty years
-- Poland herself has made a new beginning. Historic political
changes are leading to dramatic economic reforms -- building new
foundations of hope and prosperity; opening new boundaries of
market and mind.
Let me say: We are inspired by these historic changes. And
also add: From the first, our Administration has supported them
-- by word and by deed.
That is why on April 17, at Hamtramck, on the day of the
signing of the Roundtable Agreement in Poland, we announced a
series of initiatives to open U.S. markets and encourage private
sector loans and investments. And why, during my visit to Poland
3
in July, we announced a broad package of measures to assist
Poland's economic and political revival.
In Paris this summer, I proposed and our Economic Summit
partners agreed on a plan for concerted Western action. And in
September, we asked Congress for a $100 million Enterprise Fund
for Poland. And extended another $108 million in emergency food
aid for Poland.
A good beginning? Yes. But Poland doesn't need quick fixes
C. one-time gestures. Poland needs -- and will have -- sustained
and concerted Western action in support of its democratic
transition. For its turn toward democracy is historic: The
first step, we hope, toward a Europe that is whole and free. And
unprecedented. For never before has a Communist country
successfully changed from a State-controlled system to political
pluralism, self-determination, and a market economy.
Accordingly, last month members of our Administration met
with key ministers in the new Polish government. They detailed
their bold reform plan. We asked how best to support them. They
requested -- as an essential part of their program -- $1 billion
in Western economic aid to stabilize the economy as their radical
reforms are implemented. Our response took two forms.
First, I asked Congress to approve $200 million in grants --
fully 1 of every 5 dollars in Western stabilization funds
requested by the Poles. And we are urging our Western economic
partners to make major contributions to this fund, since the
effort will work only if fully funded.
4
And second, I announced that we would send to Warsaw a
Presidential mission including U.S. officials, business and labor
leaders, and experts to help ensure that Poland's economic
recovery becomes reality. And assess how the United States can
best help Poland help itself.
Today, I am pleased to announce that this mission will begin
November [15]. It will be led by Secretary of Agriculture
Yeutter, Secretary of Commerce Mosbacher, Secretary of Labor
Luie, and accompanied by Council of Economic Advisers Chairman
Boskin. They will be joined by at least fifteen outstanding
Chief Executive Officers, labor leaders, economists, and other
experts from the U.S. private sector. Several of them are with
me on the dais today.
Our team will meet with the key ministers of the Polish
government and others involved in stimulating Poland's private
sector. And recommend to me how we can best utilize the economic
support we will extend. It will focus on economic sectors where
U.S. expertise can make a difference -- such as agriculture,
business management, and financial services. And explore ways to
assist Poland's move toward fiscal and monetary stability, price
reform, and structural economic changes it will face in the years
ahead. For this we know: Poland's struggle has always been
America's struggle. Maybe that's why it seems that Polish hearts
and American hearts beat as one.
Historically -- for more than 200 years -- and
geographically -- from Washington to Warsaw, and Krakow to Kansas
5
City -- Americans have echoed the voice of Poland. We do so now.
Echoing her love of freedom and opportunity. And warmed by the
glow from Poland's new flame of democracy, linking the lands of
Chopin and Jefferson, Lincoln and Paderewski.
Let us keep that flame alive. And use it to light the
friendship between our peoples. So that Polish-American Heritage
Month can be a true symbol of a better, richer life. A better
life for all our children. A richer life for those who believe
as we do -- in the liberty which sets men free.
Thank you very much, God bless Poland, and God bless the
United States of America.
#
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Polish- American
Week
Rose Garden
27 October 1989
Remarks
FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
TO: Brent Scowcroft
FROM: Robert Gates
For your personal attention.
8630
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROBERT M. GATES
SUBJECT:
President's Remarks on Polish-American Heritage
Month and on Launching of Mission to Poland
I concur with the attached Presidential remarks, subject to the
changes shown in the attached copy of the draft.
Attachment
Tab I
Annotated Draft of Presidential Remarks
cc: Jim Cicconi
advian my comments. Brt
(Smith/Blessey)
October 26, 1989
Draft The Th
POLAND
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
POLISH-AMERICAN WEEK
ROSE GARDEN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1989
11:30 A.M.
(PROTOCOL) ORDER)
Yeutter
Dole
Secretary Secretary Mosbacher, Secretary Kootter,
Chairman Boskin. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
Welcome to the White House. And to an occasion marking -
the conclusion of
celebration of Polish-American Heritage Month -- which links two
peoples bound by admiration and affection.
In one sense, we meet this morning to salute the values
which unite the United States and Poland. values like faith in
God, respect for family and hard work, and the belief that free
expression will conquer tyranny.
But in a larger way, we're here to honor the tide toward
democracy these values make possible. For in Poland, as
elsewhere, the tide toward oppression is running out. The tide
toward liberty is running in. The voice of freedom is the voice
of Poland. And the voice of Poland is the voice of tomorrow.
I heard that voice last week when I visited Costa Rica. And
as I did when I visited Poland last July. Heard brave men and
women proclaim the dignity of the individual. And demand the
opportunity and self-goverment that make all things posssible
for a Nation, and a people.
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proclaimed, "Poland is not lost while Poles still live." And
today it stirs the shop-keepers of Buffalo. And the factory
workers in Poznan. The small girl I saw on a street corner in
Gdansk -- tearful, joyous; an American flag stretched upward from
her hand -- she, too, knew that voice. And so does the aging
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pluralism, self-determination, and a market economy.
[Accordingly] last month members of our Administration met
with key ministers in the new Polish government. They detailed
their bold reform plan. We asked how best to support them. They
requested -- as an essential part of their program -- $1 billion
in Western economic aid to stabilize the economy as their radical
reforms are implemented. Our response took two forms.
First, I asked Congress to approve a $200 million grant ---
fully 1 of every 5 dollars in Western stabilization funds
requested by the Poles. And we are urging our Western economic
partners to make major contributions to this fund, since the
effort will work only if fully funded.
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City - Americans have echoed the voice of Poland. We do SO now.
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Ambossador Kinsot [kee newst] Secretary Derwinski, Ambassador
Chairman Boskin,) Amboss, distinguished guests, ladies and Rany
gentlemen. Welcome to the White House. And to an occasion
marking the conclusion of Polish-American Heritage Month -- which
links two peoples bound by admiration and affection.
In one sense, we meet this afternoon to salute the values
which united the United States and Poland. Values like faith in
god, respect for family and hard work, and the belief that free
expression will conquer tyranny.
But in a larger way, we're here to honor the tide toward
democracy these values make possible. For in Poland, as
elsewhere, the tide toward oppression is running out. The tide
toward liberty is running in. The voice of freedom is the voice
of Poland. And the voice of Poland is the voice of tomorrow.
When I visited Poland last July, I heard brave men and women
proclaim the dignity of the individual, and demand the
opportunity and self-government that make all things possible for
a Nation, and a people.
The Polish National anthem captures this when it proclaims,
"Poland is not lost while Poles still live." And today it stirs
the shop-keepers of Buffalo. And the factory workers in Pozna or
The small girl I saw on a street corner in Gdansk -- tearful, [Por nan]
joyous; an American flag stretched upward from her hand -- she,
too, knew that voice. And so does the aging woman in Chicago,
teaching her grandchildren the languages of the two countries she
loves. She is the voice of Poland -- resolute and proud.
In recent months, this voice has found new power. For by
forming a new non-Communist government -- the first in Eastern
Europe in more than forty years -- Poland herself has moved
toward a new beginning. Historic political changes are leading
to dramatic economic reforms -- building new foundations of hope
and prosperity; opening new boundaries of market and mind.
Let me say: We are inspired by these historic changes. And
also add: From the first, our Administration has supported them
-- by word and by deed.
That is why on April 17, at Hamtramck, shortly after the
signing of the Roundtable Agreement in Poland, we announced a
series of initiatives to open U.S. markets and encourage private
sector loans and investments there. And why, during my visit to
Poland in July, we announced an additional package of measures to
assist Poland's economic and political revival.
In Paris this summer, I proposed, and our Economic Summit
partners agreed to, a plan for concerted Western action. In
September, we asked Congress for a $100 million Enterprise Fund
8
for Poland. And extended another $100 million in emergency food
aid for Poland, in the coming fiscal year
A good beginning? Yes. but Poland needs -- and will have -
- not only concerted Western action, but also sustained support
of its democratic transition. For its turn toward democracy is
historic: a crucial step, we hope, toward a Europe that is whole
and free. And unprecedented. For never before has a Communist
country successfully changed from a State-controlled system to
political pluralism, self-determination, and a market economy.
Last month, members of our Administration met with key
ministers in the new Polish government. They detailed their bold
reform plan. We asked how best to support them. They requested
-- as an essential part of their program -- $1 billion in Western
economic aid to stabilize the economy as their radical reforms
are implemented. Our response took two forms.
in
First, I asked Congress to approve a $200 million grant --
fully 1 of every 5 dollars in Western stabilization funds
requested by the Poles. And we are urging our Western economic
partners to make major contributions to this fund, since the
effort will work only if fully funded.
And second, I announced that we would send to Warsaw a
and labor
Presidential mission including U.S. officials, business leaders,
and experts to help ensure the Poland's economic recovery becomes
that
reality. And assess how the United States can best help POland
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help itself.
This must be -- and will be -- a bipartisan effort by the
U.S. government.
Today, I am pleased to announce that this mission will be
led by Secretary of Agriculture Yeutter, Secretary of Commerce
Mosbacher, Secretary of Labor Dole, and Council of Economic
Advisers Chairman Boskin. They will be joined by at least
fifteen outstanding Chief Executive Officers, labor leaders,
economists, and other experts from the U.S. private sector.
Several of them are in the audience today, including Lane
Kirkland, BOG Georgine, and Gale Johnson.
and Edward Moskal
4
Our team will meet with the key ministers of the Polish
government and others involved in stimulating Poland's private
sector. And recommend to me how the economic support we will
extend can best be utilized. It will focus on economic sectors
where U.S. expertise and cooperation can make a difference --
such as agriculture, business management, and financial services.
It will also look at Poland's overall economic situation and at
the structural changes needed to make Poland prosper. For this
we know: Poland's struggle has always been America's struggle.
Maybe that's why it seems that Polish hearts and American hearts
beat as one.
Historically -- for more than 200 years -- and
geographically -- from Washington to Warsaw, and Krakow to
Chicago -- Americans have echoed the voice of Poland. We do so
now. Echoing her love of freedom and opportunity. And warmed by
the glow from Poland's new flame of democracy, linking the lands
of Chopin and Jefferson, Lincoln and Paderewski.
Let us keep that flame alive. And use it to burn bright the
friendship between our peoples. So that Polish-American Heritage
Month symbolizes a better, richer life. A better life for all
our children. A richer life for those who believe -- as we do --
in the liberty which sets men free.
Thank you very much. God bless Poland, and God bless the
United States of America.
OK
DRAFT
October 28, 1989
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: POLISH-AMERICAN WEEK
ROSE GARDEN
Monday, OCTOBER 30, 1989
11:30 a.m. 1:15
Secretary Yeutter, Secretary Mosbacher, Secretary Dole,
Ambass
Chairman Boskin, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
Welcome to the White House. And to an occasion marking the
conclusion of Polish-American Heritage Month -- which links
two peoples bound by admiration and affection.
In one sense, we meet this morning afternoon to salute the values
which unite the United States and Poland. Values like faith
in God, respect for family and hard work, and the belief
that free expression will conquer tyranny.
But in a larger way, we're here to honor the tide toward
democracy these values make possible. For in Poland, as
elsewhere, the tide toward oppression is running out. The
tide toward liberty is running in. The voice of freedom is
the voice of Poland. And the voice of Poland is the voice
of tomorrow.
I that Rica.
when I visited Poland last July
Heard brave men and women
proclaim the dignity of the individual, And demand the
opportunity and self-government that make all things possible
for a Nation, and a people.
-2-
The
National
A great Polish/ anthem captures this when it proclaims,
"Poland is not lost while Poles still live." And today it
stirs the shop-keepers of Buffalo. And the factory workers
in Poznan. The small girl I saw on a street corner in Gdansk --
tearful, joyous; an American flag stretched upward from her
hand -- she, too, knew that voice. And SO does the aging woman
in Chicago, teaching her grandchildren the languages of the two
countries she loves. She is the voice of Poland -- resolute
and proud.
In recent months, this voice has found new power. For by
forming a new non-Communist government -- the first in Eastern
Europe in more than forty years -- Poland herself has moved
toward a new beginning. Historic political changes are leading
to dramatic economic reforms -- building new foundations of
hope and prosperity; opening new boundaries of market and mind.
Let me say: We are inspired by these historic changes.
And also add: From the first, our Administration has supported
them -- by word and by deed.
That is why on April 17, at Hamtramck, shortly after the
signing of the Roundtable Agreement in Poland, we announced a
series of initiatives to open U.S. markets and encourage private
sector loans and investments there. And why, during my visit to
Poland in July, we announced an additional package of measures
to assist Poland's economic and political revival.
-3-
In Paris this summer, I proposed, and our Economic Summit
partners agreed to, a plan for concerted Western action. In
September, we asked Congress for a $100 million Enterprise
Fund for Poland. And extended another $100 million in emergency
food aid for Poland in the coming fiscal year.
A good beginning? Yes. But Poland needs -- and will have --
not only concerted Western action, but also sustained support of
its democratic transition. For its turn toward democracy is
a
crucial
historic: The first step, we hope, toward a Europe that is
whole and free. And unprecedented. For never before has a
Communist country successfully changed from a State-controlled
system to political pluralism, self-determination, and a market
economy.
Last month, members of our Administration met with key
ministers in the new Polish government. They detailed their
bold reform plan. We asked how best to support them. They
requested -- as an essential part of their program -- $1 billion
in Western economic aid to stablilize the economy as their radical
reforms are implemented. Our response took two forms.
First, I asked Congress to approve a $200 million grant --
fully 1 of every 5 dollars in Western stabilization funds
requested by the Poles. And we are urging our Western economic
partners to make major contributions to this fund, since the
effort will work only if fully funded.
And second, I announced that we would send to Warsaw a
Presidential mission including U.S. officials, business leaders,
-4-
and experts to help ensure that Poland's economic recovery
becomes reality. And assess how the United States can best
PP This must be - - and by the U.S. quout
help Poland help itself. willbe -- a bipartisan effort
Today, I am pleased to announce that this mission will be
led by Secretary of Agriculture Yeutter, Secretary of Commerce
Mosbacher, Secretary of Labor Dole, and Council of Economic
Advisers Chairman Boskin. They will be joined by at least
fifteen outstanding Chief Executive Officers, labor leaders,
economists, and other experts from the U.S. private sector.
Kirkland,
Several of them are in the audience today including , and
Georgine,
.
Gall Johnson
Our team will meet with the key ministers of the Polish
government and others involved in stimulating Poland's private
sector. And recommend to me how the economic support we will
extend can best be utilized. It will focus on economic sectors
where U.S. expertise and cooperation can make a difference --
such as agriculture, business management, and financial services.
It will also look at Poland's overall economic situation and at
the structural changes needed to make Poland prosper. For this
we know: Poland's struggle has always been America's struggle.
Maybe that's why it seems that Polish hearts and American
hearts beat as one.
Historically -- for more than 200 years -- and geographically --
from Washington to Warsaw, and Krakow to Chicago -- Americans have
echoed the voice of Poland. We do so now. Echoing her love of
freedom and opportunity. And warmed by the glow from Poland's
new flame of democracy, linking the lands of Chopin and Jefferson,
Lincoln and Paderewski.
-5-
Let us keep that flame alive. And use it to burn bright
the friendship between our peoples. So that Polish-American
Heritage Month can symbolizes symbol of a better, richer life.
A better life for all our children. A richer life for those
who believe -- as we do -- in the liberty which sets men free.
Thank you very much. God bless Poland, and God bless the
United States of America.
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