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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
November 30, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
UPON DEPARTURE TO MALTA AND BRUSSELS
The Rose Garden
1:15 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: In recent years, our relations with the
Soviet Union have changed greatly, and clearly they've changed for
the better. And tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta and
the historic meeting with Chairman Gorbachev. And I know many of you
here have worked long and hard in preparations. We've had very
thorough preparations, and I'm grateful to each and every one of you.
This meeting represents a point of departure -- the
beginning of a process as full of promise as any that we've known.
And given the remarkable and rapid change in Eastern Europe, our
meeting will be yet another important step in this long but hopeful
journey toward a Europe that is indeed whole and free.
Our dreams for this transformation began. 40 years ago
when the NATO Alliance was formed in the hope that one day new
freedom would finally belong to the millions in Europe still yearning
for it.
In 1949, the people of Berlin searched the skies for the
airplanes that would bring food and supplies through the blockade.
And today, the people of Berlin toast the dawn of a new Europe.
Governments across Eastern Europe are undergoing extraordinary change
and reform, and acknowledging at last the citizens' right to choose.
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. And let there be no misunderstanding: We support
perestroika. We support Chairman Gorbachev's efforts to relax the
grip of the centralized government, to move toward pluralism and the
free expression of ideas. No one can deny that there is a new
openness in the Soviet Union. The change is dramatic.
Yesterday, I was gratified to see Chairman Gorbachev's
rousing reception in Italy. I believe it demonstrates how deeply the
people of Europe want to see change and reform continue to move
forward. And I believe the people of Europe can see that Mr.
Gorbachev and I -- East and West -- are not in some kind of
competition. Rather, we're both working to make the world a more
peaceful one.
Last night, here at the White House, Barbara and I had
dinner with Prime Minister Mulroney. And we spoke at length with
him. And this morning, I had a similar chat with Prime Minister
Andreotti of Italy who met just today with Chairman Gorbachev. And
his comments to me -- their comments to me -- Mulroney and Andreotti
-- only reinforce my confidence that Mr. Gorbachev and I see
eye-to-eye on what our upcoming meeting is all about. We both want
to build a sustained relationship for real achievements over the
long-term. He is looking for ways to keep those reforms moving
forward, and I'm looking for ways to promote democracy and freedom.
And the one way is to support his efforts toward reform.
We can move beyond containment in the U.S.-Soviet
relation, and we can find areas of shared concern and mutual
advantage. Above all, we can work toward a level of European
MORE
- 2 -
security, prosperity and peace as yet unknown in our lifetime. It is
in that spirit that I will be talking to Chairman Gorbachev about our
hopes, our concerns, and our aspirations for the future.
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity made possible
by a continuing American commitment to the Alliance and its defense.
The last decade of this century marks the beginning of a new era.
The gateway to a new millennium of freedom. And yet the outcome is
not predestined; it depends on our continued solidarity as an
alliance and as an American people committed to providing leadership,
protection and encouragement for this process of peaceful
transformation. So as envoys for positive, productive change,
Chairman Gorbachev and I can contribute to a new Europe born in our
lifetime -- a Europe where self-determination replaces coercion;
where individual freedom replaces centralized control; and a lasting
peace is preserved by a common respect for the rights of man. And in
that spirit, I will extend the offered hand with confidence,
conviction and real hope.
And I thank you and I God bless you, and God bless
freedom-loving people everywhere. This is a historic moment. And
thank you all very, very much. (Applause.)
Q
Mr. President, why didn't you mention El Salvador?
Q
Mr. President, are you ready for any possible
surprises by President Gorbachev?
THE PRESIDENT: I'm ready for this meeting. Ready and
confident.
Q
Why didn't you mention El Salvador, sir?
THE PRESIDENT: And it will be discussed.
END
1:23 P.M. EST
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
November 30, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
UPON DEPARTURE TO MALTA AND BRUSSELS
The Rose Garden
1:15 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: In recent years, our relations with the
Soviet Union have changed greatly, and clearly they've changed for
the better. And tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta and
the historic meeting with Chairman Gorbachev. And I know many of you
here have worked long and hard in preparations. We've had very
thorough preparations, and I'm grateful to each and every one of you.
This meeting represents a point of departure -- the
beginning of a process as full of promise as any that we've known.
And given the remarkable and rapid change in Eastern Europe, our
meeting will be yet another important step in this long but hopeful
journey toward a Europe that is indeed whole and free.
Our dreams for this transformation began 40 years ago
when the NATO Alliance was formed in the hope that one day new
freedom would finally belong to the millions in Europe still yearning
for it.
In 1949, the people of Berlin searched the skies for the
airplanes that would bring food and supplies through the blockade.
And today, the people of Berlin toast the dawn of a new Europe.
Governments across Eastern Europe are undergoing extraordinary change
and reform, and acknowledging at last the citizens' right to choose.
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. And let there be no misunderstanding: We support
perestroika. We support Chairman Gorbachev's efforts to relax the
grip of the centralized government, to move toward pluralism and the
free expression of ideas. No one can deny that there is a new
openness in the Soviet Union. The change is dramatic.
Yesterday, I was gratified to see Chairman Gorbachev's
rousing reception in Italy. I believe it demonstrates how deeply the
people of Europe want to see change and reform continue to move
forward. And I believe the people of Europe can see that Mr.
Gorbachev and I -- East and West -- are not in some kind of
competition. Rather, we're both working to make the world a more
peaceful one.
Last night, here at the White House, Barbara and I had
dinner with Prime Minister Mulroney. And we spoke at length with
him. And this morning, I had a similar chat with Prime Minister
Andreotti of Italy who met just today with Chairman Gorbachev. And
his comments to me -- their comments to me -- Mulroney and Andreotti
-- only reinforce my confidence that Mr. Gorbachev and I see
eye-to-eye on what our upcoming meeting is all about. We both want
to build a sustained relationship for real achievements over the
long-term. He is looking for ways to keep those reforms moving
forward, and I'm looking for ways to promote democracy and freedom.
And the one way is to support his efforts toward reform.
We can move beyond containment in the U.S.-Soviet
relation, and we can find areas of shared concern and mutual
advantage. Above all, we can work toward a level of European
MORE
- 2 -
security, prosperity and peace as yet unknown in our lifetime. It is
in that spirit that I will be talking to Chairman Gorbachev about our
hopes, our concerns, and our aspirations for the future.
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity made possible
by a continuing American commitment to the Alliance and its defense.
The last decade of this century marks the beginning of a new era.
The gateway to a new millennium of freedom. And yet the outcome is
not predestined; it depends on our continued solidarity as an
alliance and as an American people committed to providing leadership,
protection and encouragement for this process of peaceful
transformation. So as envoys for positive, productive change,
Chairman Gorbachev and I can contribute to a new Europe born in our
lifetime -- a Europe where self-determination replaces coercion;
where individual freedom replaces centralized control; and a lasting
peace is preserved by a common respect for the rights of man. And in
that spirit, I will extend the offered hand with confidence,
conviction and real hope.
And I thank you and I God bless you, and God bless
freedom-loving people everywhere. This is a historic moment. And
thank you all very, very much. (Applause.)
Q
Mr. President, why didn't you mention El Salvador?
Q
Mr. President, are you ready for any possible
surprises by President Gorbachev?
THE PRESIDENT: I'm ready for this meeting. Ready and
confident.
Q
Why didn't you mention El Salvador, sir?
THE PRESIDENT: And it will be discussed.
END
1:23 P.M. EST
DEPARTURE CEREMONY / THE ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989 / 1:15 P.M.
IN RECENT YEARS OUR RELATIONS WITH THE SOVIET UNION
HAVE CHANGED GREATLY -- AND FOR THE BETTER.
TONIGHT, I LEAVE FOR THE ISLAND NATION OF MALTA,
AND AN HISTORIC MEETING WITH CHAIRMAN GORBACHEV. I
KNOW MANY OF YOU HERE HAVE WORKED LONG AND HARD IN
PREPARATIONS -- AND I'M VERY GRATEFUL.
- 2 -
THIS MEETING REPRESENTS A POINT OF DEPARTURE -- THE
BEGINNING OF A PROCESS, AS FULL OF PROMISE AS ANY WE'VE
KNOWN. GIVEN THE RAPID AND REMARKABLE CHANGE IN
EASTERN EUROPE, OUR MEETING WILL BE YET ANOTHER
IMPORTANT STEP IN THE LONG BUT HOPEFUL JOURNEY, TOWARD
A EUROPE WHOLE AND FREE.
- 3 -
OUR DREAMS FOR THIS TRANSFORMATION BEGAN FORTY
YEARS AGO, WHEN THE NATO ALLIANCE WAS FORMED IN THE
HOPE THAT ONE DAY, NEW FREEDOM WOULD FINALLY BELONG To
THE MILLIONS IN EUROPE STILL YEARNING FOR IT.
IN 1949, THE PEOPLE OF BERLIN SEARCHED THE SKIES
FOR THE AIRPLANES THAT WOULD BRING FOOD AND SUPPLIES
THROUGH THE BLOCKADE. TODAY THE PEOPLE OF BERLIN TOAST
THE DAWN OF A NEW EUROPE.
- 4 -
GOVERNMENTS ACROSS EASTERN EUROPE ARE UNDERGOING
EXTRAORDINARY CHANGE AND REFORM -- AND ACKNOWLEDGING,
AT LAST, THE CITIZENS' RIGHT TO CHOOSE.
AMERICA UNDERSTANDS THE MAGNITUDE OF MR.
GORBACHEV'S CHALLENGES. LET THERE BE NO
MISUNDERSTANDING: WE SUPPORT PERESTROIKA. WE SUPPORT
CHAIRMAN GORBACHEV'S EFFORTS TO RELAX THE GRIP OF
CENTRALIZED GOVERNMENT -- TO MOVE TOWARD PLURALISM, AND
THE FREE EXPRESSION OF IDEAS.
- 5 -
No ONE CAN DENY THAT THERE IS A NEW OPENNESS IN THE
SOVIET UNION. THE CHANGE IS DRAMATIC.
YESTERDAY I WAS GRATIFIED TO SEE CHAIRMAN
GORBACHEV'S ROUSING RECEPTION IN ITALY. I BELIEVE IT
DEMONSTRATES HOW DEEPLY THE PEOPLE OF EUROPE WANT TO
SEE CHANGE AND REFORM CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD. I
BELIEVE THE PEOPLE OF EUROPE CAN SEE THAT MR. GORBACHEV
AND I -- EAST AND WEST . -- ARE NOT IN COMPETITION.
- 6 -
RATHER WE ARE BOTH WORKING To MAKE THE WORLD A MORE
PEACEFUL ONE.
LAST NIGHT I SPOKE AT LENGTH WITH PRIME MINISTER
MULRONEY. THIS MORNING, I HAD A SIMILAR CHAT WITH
PRIME MINISTER ANDREOTTI OF ITALY WHO MET TODAY WITH
CHAIRMAN GORBACHEV. HIS COMMENTS TO ME ONLY REINFORCE
MY CONFIDENCE THAT MR. GORBACHEV AND I SEE EYE TO EYE
ON WHAT OUR UPCOMING MEETING IS ALL ABOUT.
- 7 -
WE BOTH WANT TO BUILD A SUSTAINED RELATIONSHIP FOR REAL
ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE LONG TERM.
HE'S LOOKING FOR WAYS To KEEP REFORM MOVING
FORWARD. I'M LOOKING FOR WAYS To PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND
FREEDOM -- AND ONE WAY IS TO SUPPORT CHAIRMAN
GORBACHEV'S EFFORTS TOWARD REFORM. WE CAN MOVE BEYOND
CONTAINMENT IN U.S.-SOVIET RELATIONS. WE CAN FIND
AREAS OF SHARED CONCERN -- AND MUTUAL ADVANTAGE.
- 8 -
ABOVE ALL, WE CAN WORK TOWARD A LEVEL OF EUROPEAN
SECURITY, PROSPERITY, AND PEACE AS YET UNKNOWN IN OUR
LIFETIME.
IT IS IN THAT SPIRIT THAT I WILL BE TALKING To
CHAIRMAN GORBACHEV ABOUT OUR HOPES, OUR CONCERNS, OUR
ASPIRATIONS FOR THE FUTURE.
OURS IS A POWERFUL AND HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY -- MADE
POSSIBLE BY A CONTINUING AMERICAN COMMITMENT TO THE
ALLIANCE AND ITS DEFENSE.
- 9 -
THE LAST DECADE OF THIS CENTURY MARKS THE BEGINNING
OF A NEW ERA -- THE GATEWAY TO A NEW MILLENNIUM OF
FREEDOM. YET THE OUTCOME IS NOT PREDESTINED. IT
DEPENDS ON OUR CONTINUED SOLIDARITY AS AN
ALLIANCE -- AND AS AN AMERICAN PEOPLE COMMITTED TO
PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, PROTECTION, AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR
THIS PROCESS OF PEACEFUL TRANSFORMATION.
- 10 -
As ENVOYS FOR POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE CHANGE, CHAIRMAN
GORBACHEV AND I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A NEW EUROPE BORN IN
OUR LIFETIME. A EUROPE WHERE SELF-DETERMINATION
REPLACES COERCION. WHERE INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM REPLACES
CENTRALIZED CONTROL. AND A LASTING PEACE IS PRESERVED
BY A COMMON RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS OF MAN.
- 11 -
IN THAT SPIRIT, I WILL EXTEND THE OFFERED HAND WITH
CONFIDENCE, CONVICTION, AND HOPE.
THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU. AND GOD BLESS FREEDOM-
LOVING PEOPLE EVERYWHERE.
###
DEPARTURE CEREMONY / THE ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989 / 1:15 P.M.
IN RECENT YEARS OUR RELATIONS WITH THE SOVIET UNION
HAVE CHANGED GREATLY -- AND FOR THE BETTER.
TONIGHT, I LEAVE FOR THE ISLAND NATION OF MALTA,
AND AN HISTORIC MEETING WITH CHAIRMAN GORBACHEV. I
KNOW MANY OF YOU HERE HAVE WORKED LONG AND HARD IN
PREPARATIONS -- AND I'M VERY GRATEFUL.
- 2 -
THIS MEETING REPRESENTS A POINT OF DEPARTURE -- THE
BEGINNING OF A PROCESS, AS FULL OF PROMISE AS ANY WE'VE
KNOWN. GIVEN THE RAPID AND REMARKABLE CHANGE IN
EASTERN EUROPE, OUR MEETING WILL BE YET ANOTHER
IMPORTANT STEP IN THE LONG BUT HOPEFUL JOURNEY, TOWARD
A EUROPE WHOLE AND FREE.
- 3 -
OUR DREAMS FOR THIS TRANSFORMATION BEGAN FORTY
YEARS AGO, WHEN THE NATO ALLIANCE WAS FORMED IN THE
HOPE THAT ONE DAY, NEW FREEDOM WOULD FINALLY BELONG TO
THE MILLIONS IN EUROPE STILL YEARNING FOR IT.
IN 1949, THE PEOPLE OF BERLIN SEARCHED THE SKIES
FOR THE AIRPLANES THAT WOULD BRING FOOD AND SUPPLIES
THROUGH THE BLOCKADE. TODAY THE PEOPLE OF BERLIN TOAST
THE DAWN OF A NEW EUROPE.
- 4 -
GOVERNMENTS ACROSS EASTERN EUROPE ARE UNDERGOING
EXTRAORDINARY CHANGE AND REFORM -- AND ACKNOWLEDGING,
AT LAST, THE CITIZENS' RIGHT TO CHOOSE.
AMERICA UNDERSTANDS THE MAGNITUDE OF MR.
GORBACHEV'S CHALLENGES. LET THERE BE NO
MISUNDERSTANDING: WE SUPPORT PERESTROIKA. WE SUPPORT
CHAIRMAN GORBACHEV'S EFFORTS TO RELAX THE GRIP OF
CENTRALIZED GOVERNMENT -- TO MOVE TOWARD PLURALISM, AND
THE FREE EXPRESSION OF IDEAS. No one can deny that
there is a new openess in the Soviet Union.
The change is dramatic
- 5 -
YESTERDAY I WAS GRATIFIED TO SEE CHAIRMAN
GORBACHEV'S ROUSING RECEPTION IN ITALY. I BELIEVE IT
DEMONSTRATES HOW DEEPLY THE PEOPLE OF EUROPE WANT TO
SEE CHANGE AND REFORM CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD. I
BELIEVE THE PEOPLE OF EUROPE CAN SEE THAT MR. GORBACHEV
AND I -- EAST AND WEST -- ARE NOT IN COMPETITION.
RATHER WE ARE BOTH WORKING TO MAKE THE WORLD A MORE
PEACEFUL ONE.
athength - 6 -
LAST NIGHT I SPOKE WITH PRIME MINISTER MULRONEY
Today I had ABOUT a smilar HIS CONVERSATIONS chat with P.M. WITH Andreott CHAIRMAN of Italy GORBACHEV. who met today HIS
COMMENTS TO ME ONLY REINFORCE MY CONFIDENCE THAT MR.
GORBACHEV AND I SEE EYE TO EYE ON WHAT OUR UPCOMING
MEETING IS ALL ABOUT. WE BOTH WANT TO BUILD A
SUSTAINED RELATIONSHIP FOR REAL ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE
LONG TERM.
- 7 -
HE'S LOOKING FOR WAYS TO KEEP REFORM MOVING
FORWARD. I'M LOOKING FOR WAYS TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY AND
FREEDOM -- AND ONE WAY IS TO SUPPORT CHAIRMAN
GORBACHEV'S EFFORTS TOWARD REFORM. WE CAN MOVE BEYOND
CONTAINMENT IN U.S.-SOVIET RELATIONS. WE CAN FIND
AREAS OF SHARED CONCERN -- AND MUTUAL ADVANTAGE. ABOVE
ALL, WE CAN WORK TOWARD A LEVEL OF EUROPEAN SECURITY,
PROSPERITY, AND PEACE AS YET UNKNOWN IN OUR LIFETIME.
- 8 -
IT IS IN THAT SPIRIT THAT I WILL BE TALKING TO
CHAIRMAN GORBACHEV ABOUT OUR HOPES, OUR CONCERNS, OUR
ASPIRATIONS FOR THE FUTURE.
OURS IS A POWERFUL AND HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY -- MADE
POSSIBLE BY A CONTINUING AMERICAN COMMITMENT TO THE
ALLIANCE AND ITS DEFENSE.
THE LAST DECADE OF THIS CENTURY MARKS THE BEGINNING
OF A NEW ERA -- THE GATEWAY TO A NEW MILLENNIUM OF
FREEDOM. YET THE OUTCOME IS NOT PREDESTINED.
- 9 -
IT DEPENDS ON OUR CONTINUED SOLIDARITY AS AN
ALLIANCE -- AND AS AN AMERICAN PEOPLE COMMITTED To
PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, PROTECTION, AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR
THIS PROCESS OF PEACEFUL TRANSFORMATION.
As ENVOYS FOR POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE CHANGE, CHAIRMAN
GORBACHEV AND I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A NEW EUROPE BORN IN
OUR LIFETIME.
- 10 -
A EUROPE WHERE SELF-DETERMINATION REPLACES COERCION.
WHERE INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM REPLACES CENTRALIZED CONTROL.
AND A LASTING PEACE IS PRESERVED BY A COMMON RESPECT
FOR THE RIGHTS OF MAN.
IN THAT SPIRIT, I WILL EXTEND THE OFFERED HAND WITH
CONFIDENCE, CONVICTION, AND HOPE.
THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU. AND GOD BLESS FREEDOM-
LOVING PEOPLE EVERYWHERE.
###
093174SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/27/89
11/28/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE FOR MALTA
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
NC
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER N/C
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON N/C
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, November 28, 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
(Lange/Martin)
November 27, 1989
4:30 p.m.
1989 NOV 27 PM 4: 38
[MALTDEP.DOC
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE CEREMONY
[ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
6:20 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic first meeting with President Gorbachev. This meeting
represents a point of departure -- the beginning of a process, as
full of promise as any we've known. Given the rapid and
remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our meeting will be yet
another important step in the long but hopeful journey, toward a
Europe whole and free.
I leave bearing with me an understanding of our past --
conveyed on the winds of two centuries of freedom -- but
convinced that in the future, more nations of the world will find
their course by the light of liberty.
In our conversations, we will begin as emissaries from two
halves of a once-divided world, that now seeks unity. We will
not be negotiating. We will be talking about our hopes, our
concerns, our aspirations for the future.
2
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. We will look for ways to assist reform wherever we
can. To move beyond containment in U.S.-Soviet relations. To
find areas of shared concern -- and mutual advantage. Above all,
to work toward a level of security, prosperity, and peace as yet
unknown in our lifetime.
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- standing with
our allies in Europe as long as they want and need us -- to forge
the beginnings of a more stable world order. The last decade of
this century marks the beginning of a new era -- the gateway to a
new millenium of freedom.
Freedom is a force that has moved the world. We have all
felt that movement. We have seen how it brings people together.
Our challenge now is to find common ground -- a place to stand,
and serve, as active agents for positive, productive change.
In that spirit, we will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
# # #
(Lange/Martin)
November 30, 1989
9:45 a.m.
[MALTDEP.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE CEREMONY
THE ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
1:15 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic meeting with Chairman Gorbachev. I know many of you
here have worked long and hard in preparations -- and I'm very
grateful.
This meeting represents a point of departure -- the
beginning of a process, as full of promise as any we've known.
Given the rapid and remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our
meeting will be yet another important step in the long but
hopeful journey, toward a Europe whole and free.
Our dreams for this transformation began forty years ago,
when the NATO Alliance was formed in the hope that one day, new
freedom would finally belong to the millions in Europe still
yearning for it.
In 1949 the people of Berlin searched the skies for the
airplanes that would bring food and supplies through the
blockade. Today the people of Berlin toast the dawn of a new
Europe. Governments across Eastern Europe are undergoing
extraordinary change and reform -- and acknowledging, at last,
the citizens' right to choose.
2
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. Let there be no misunderstanding: We support
perestroika. We support Chairman Gorbachev's efforts to the
relax the grip of centralized government -- to move toward
pluralism, and the free expression of ideas.
I was what I thought of Chairman Gorbachev's
was asked recently see
seconce
rousing reception in Italy. I believe it demonstrates how deeply
the people of Europe want to see change and reform continue to
move forward. Mr. Gorbachev and I are not in competition -- nor
are we promoting competition between East and West. We are both
working to make the world more peaceful.
Last night I spoke with Prime Minister Mulroney about his
conversations with Chairman Gorbachev. I'm confident that on one
issue, Mr. Gorbachev and I see eye to eye: we both want to build
a sustained relationship for real achievements over the long
term!
He's looking for ways to keep reform moving forward. I'm
looking for ways to promote democracy and freedom -- and that
means finding ways to support Chairman Gorbachev. To move beyond
containment in U.S. -Soviet relations. To find areas of shared
concern -- and mutual advantage. Above all, to work toward a
level of European security, prosperity, and peace as yet unknown
in our lifetime.
It is in such a spirit that I will be talking to Chairman
Gorbachev about our hopes, our concerns, our aspirations for the
future.
3
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- made possible
by a continuing American commitment to the Alliance and its
defense.
The last decade of this century marks the beginning of a new
era -- the gateway to a new millenium of freedom. Yet the
outcome is not predestined. It depends on our continued
solidarity as an Alliance -- and as an American people committed
to providing leadership, protection, and encouragement for this
process of peaceful transformation.
As envoys for positive, productive change, Chairman
Gorbachev and I can contribute to a new Europe born in our
lifetime. A Europe where self-determination replaces coercion.
Where individual freedom replaces centralized control. And a
lasting peace is preserved by a common respect for the rights of
man.
In that spirit, I will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date:
11/30
TO:
CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
JOHN S. GARDNER
Special Assistant to the President
and Assistant Staff Secretary
Information
Action
Let's Discuss
Dave has verbal changes on both
this and the Forrestal remarks.
Thanks.
Jo.
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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
(Lange/Martin)
November 29, 1989
1989 NOV 29 PM 5: 52
5:45 p.m.
[MALTDEP.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE CEREMONY
THE ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
1:15 P.M.
ok/as
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic meeting with Chairman Gorbachev. I know many of you
here have worked long and hard in preparations -- and I'm very
grateful.
This meeting represents a point of departure -- the
beginning of a process, as full of promise as any we've known.
Given the rapid and remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our
meeting will be yet another important step in the long but
hopeful journey, toward a Europe whole and free.
Our dreams for this transformation began forty years ago,
when the NATO Alliance was formed in the hope that one day, new
freedom would finally belong to the millions in Europe still
yearning for it.
In 1949, the people of Berlin searched the skies for the
airplanes that would bring food and supplies through the
blockade. Today the people of Berlin toast the dawn of a new
Europe. Governments across Eastern Europe are undergoing
extraordinary change and reform -- and acknowledging, at last,
the citizens' right to choose.
2
Chairman Gorbachev and I come together in a remarkable time,
as emissaries understandably bearing different perspectives,
seeking common ground. I commend and support the foresight of
the Soviet leadership, in declaring that a country's governance
should be shared by its people -- and in pledging to encourage
self-determination by allies.
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. Let there be no misunderstanding: We support
perestroika. We support Chairman Gorbachev's efforts to the
relax the grip of centralized government -- to move toward
pluralism, and the free expression of ideas.
XINDORT
We will look for ways to assist reform wherever we can. To
move beyond containment in U.S.-Soviet relations. To find areas
of shared concern -- and mutual advantage. Above all, to work
toward a level of European security, prosperity, and peace as yet
unknown in our lifetime.
It is in such a spirit that I will be talking to Chairman
Gorbachev about our hopes, our concerns, our aspirations for the
future.
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- made possible
by a continuing American commitment to the Alliance and its
defense.
The last decade of this century marks the beginning of a new
era -- the gateway to a new millenium of freedom. Yet the
outcome is not predestined. It depends on our continued
solidarity as an Alliance -- and as an American people committed
3
to providing leadership, protection, and encouragement for this
process of peaceful transformation.
As envoys for positive, productive change, Chairman
Gorbachev and I can contribute to a new Europe born in our
lifetime. A Europe where self-determination replaces coercion.
Where individual freedom replaces centralized control. And a
lasting peace is preserved by a common respect for the rights of
man.
In that spirit, I will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
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Document No. 093174SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/29/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE CEREMONY
ROSE GARDEN
SUBJECT:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Martin)
November 29, 1989
1989 NOV 29 PM 5: 52
5:45 p.m.
[MALTDEP.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE CEREMONY
THE ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
1:15 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic meeting with Chairman Gorbachev. I know many of you
here have worked long and hard in preparations -- and I'm very
grateful.
This meeting represents a point of departure -- the
beginning of a process, as full of promise as any we've known.
Given the rapid and remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our
meeting will be yet another important step in the long but
hopeful journey, toward a Europe whole and free.
Our dreams for this transformation began forty years ago,
when the NATO Alliance was formed in the hope that one day, new
freedom would finally belong to the millions in Europe still
yearning for it.
In 1949, the people of Berlin searched the skies for the
airplanes that would bring food and supplies through the
blockade. Today the people of Berlin toast the dawn of a new
Europe. Governments across Eastern Europe are undergoing
extraordinary change and reform -- and acknowledging, at last,
the citizens' right to choose.
2
Chairman Gorbachev and I come together in a remarkable time,
as emissaries understandably bearing different perspectives,
seeking common ground. I commend and support the foresight of
the Soviet leadership, in declaring that a country's governance
should be shared by its people -- and in pledging to encourage
self-determination by allies.
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. Let there be no misunderstanding: We support
perestroika. We support Chairman Gorbachev's efforts to the
relax the grip of centralized government -- to move toward
pluralism, and the free expression of ideas.
We will look for ways to assist reform wherever we can. To
move beyond containment in U.S.-Soviet relations. To find areas
of shared concern -- and mutual advantage. Above all, to work
toward a level of European security, prosperity, and peace as yet
unknown in our lifetime.
It is in such a spirit that I will be talking to Chairman
Gorbachev about our hopes, our concerns, our aspirations for the
future.
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- made possible
by a continuing American commitment to the Alliance and its
defense.
The last decade of this century marks the beginning of a new
era -- the gateway to a new millenium of freedom. Yet the
outcome is not predestined. It depends on our continued
solidarity as an Alliance -- and as an American people committed
3
to providing leadership, protection, and encouragement for this
process of peaceful transformation.
As envoys for positive, productive change, Chairman
Gorbachev and I can contribute to a new Europe born in our
lifetime. A Europe where self-determination replaces coercion.
Where individual freedom replaces centralized control. And a
lasting peace is preserved by a common respect for the rights of
man.
In that spirit, I will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
###
(Lange/Martin)
November 29, 1989
3:30 p.m.
[MALTDEP.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE CEREMONY
THE ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
1:15 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic meeting with President Gorbachev. I know many of you
here have worked long and hard in preparations -- and I'm very
grateful.
This meeting represents a point of departure -- the
beginning of a process, as full of promise as any we've known.
Given the rapid and remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our
meeting will be yet another important step in the long but
hopeful journey, toward a Europe whole and free.
Our dreams for this transformation began forty years ago,
when the NATO Alliance was formed in the hope that one day, new
freedom would finally belong to the millions in Europe still
yearning for it.
In 1949, the people of Berlin searched the skies for the
airplanes that would bring food and supplies through the
blockade. Today the people of Berlin toast the dawn of a new
Europe. Governments across Eastern Europe are undergoing
extraordinary change and reform -- and acknowledging, at last,
the citizens' right to choose.
2
President Gorbachev and I come together in an extraordinary
time, as emissaries understandably bearing different
perspectives, seeking common ground. I commend and support the
foresight of the Soviet leadership, in declaring that a country's
governance should be shared by its people -- and in pledging to
encourage self-determination by allies.
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. Let there be no misunderstanding: We support
perestroika. We support President Gorbachev's efforts to the
relax the grip of centralized government -- to move toward
pluralism, and the free expression of ideas.
We will look for ways to assist reform wherever we can. To
move beyond containment in U.S.-Soviet relations. To find areas
of shared concern -- and mutual advantage. Above all, to work
toward a level of European security, prosperity, and peace as yet
unknown in our lifetime.
It is in such a spirit of statesmanship that President
Gorbachev and I will be talking about our hopes, our concerns,
our aspirations for the future.
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- made possible
by a continuing American commitment to the Alliance and its
defense.
The last decade of this century marks the beginning of a new
era -- the gateway to a new millenium of freedom. Yet the
outcome is not predestined. It depends on our continued
solidarity as an Alliance -- and as a people committed to
3
providing leadership, protection, and encouragement for this
process of peaceful transformation.
As envoys for positive, productive change, we can ensure
that a new Europe is born in our lifetime. A Europe where self-
determination replaces coercion. Individual freedom replaces
centralized control. And a lasting peace is preserved by a
common respect for the rights of man.
In that spirit, we will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
# # #
(Lange/Martin)
November 29, 1989
1:15 p.m.
[MALTDEP.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE CEREMONY
[ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
6:20 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic meeting with President Gorbachev. This meeting
represents a point of departure -- the beginning of a process, as
full of promise as any we've known. Given the rapid and
remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our meeting will be yet
another important step in the long but hopeful journey, toward a
Europe whole and free.
Our dreams for this transformation began forty years ago,
the NATO
in the
when an Alliance was formed to preserve hope: hope that one day,
new freedom would finally belong to the millions in Europe still
yearning for it.
That day has come. In 1949 the people of Berlin searched
the skies for the airplanes that would bring food and supplies
through the blockade. Today the people of Berlin toast the dawn
are
of a new Europe. Governments across Eastern Europe undergo
Change and referm achnowleive, mg lost,
extraordinary evolutions, and begin honoring the citizens' right
to choose.
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President Gorbachev and I come together in an time of choice,
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as emissaries from two ways of thinking, now seeking common
different
2
ground. I commend and support the foresight of the Soviet
leadership, in declaring that a country's governance should be
shared by its people -- and in pledging to encourage self-
determination by allies.
It is in such a spirit of statesmanship that President
Gorbachev and I will be talking about our hopes, our concerns,
our aspirations for the future.
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. Let there be no misunderstanding: We support
perestroika. We support President Gorbachev's efforts to the
relax the grip of centralized government -- to move toward
pluralism, and the free expression of ideas.
We will look for ways to assist reform wherever we can. To
move beyond containment in U.S.-Soviet relations. To find areas
of shared concern -- and mutual advantage. Above all, to work
toward a level of European security, prosperity, and peace as yet
unknown in our lifetime.
MA
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- made possible
by a continuing American commitment to the alliance and its
defense.
The last decade of this century marks the beginning of a new
era -- the gateway to a new millenium of freedom. Yet the
outcome is not predestined. It depends on our continued
solidarity as an Alliance -- and as a people committed to
providing leadership, protection, and encouragement for this
process of peaceful transformation.
3
As envoys for positive, productive change, we can ensure
that a new Europe is born in our lifetime. A Europe where self-
determination replaces coercion. Individual freedom replaces
centralized control. And a lasting peace is preserved by a
common respect for the rights of man.
In that spirit, we will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
# # #
7
(Lange/Martin)
November 30, 1989
10:15 a.m.
[MALTDEP.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE CEREMONY
THE ROSE GARDEN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
1:15 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic meeting with Chairman Gorbachev. I know many of you
here have worked long and hard in preparations -- and I'm very
grateful.
This meeting represents a point of departure -- the
beginning of a process, as full of promise as any we've known.
Given the rapid and remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our
meeting will be yet another important step in the long but
hopeful journey, toward a Europe whole and free.
Our dreams for this transformation began forty years ago,
when the NATO Alliance was formed in the hope that one day, new
freedom would finally belong to the millions in Europe still
yearning for it.
In 1949, the people of Berlin searched the skies for the
airplanes that would bring food and supplies through the
blockade. Today the people of Berlin toast the dawn of a new
Europe. Governments across Eastern Europe are undergoing
extraordinary change and reform -- and acknowledging, at last,
the citizens' right to choose.
2
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. Let there be no misunderstanding: We support
perestroika. We support Chairman Gorbachev's efforts to the
relax the grip of centralized government -- to move toward
pluralism, and the free expression of ideas.
Yesterday I was gratified to see Chairman Gorbachev's
rousing reception in Italy. I believe it demonstrates how deeply
the people of Europe want to see change and reform continue to
F believe the people of Europe can see that
move forward. Mr. Gorbachev and A- I, are not in competition Rather -- nor
are we promoting competition between East and West. We are both
working to make the world more peaceful world.
Last night I spoke with Prime Minister Mulroney about his
His comments to me only reinforce
conversations with Chairman Gorbachev.
I'm
confidente that on one
on what our upcoming
issue, Mr. Gorbachev and I see eye to eye: we both want to build
rev
is
a sustained relationship for real achievements over the long
about.
term.
He's looking for ways to keep reform moving forward. I'm
looking for ways to promote democracy and freedom -- and that one
those him
means finding ways to support Chairman Gorbachev. 20 move beyond
Chaman Gobacher's efforts toward reform.
containment in U.S.-Soviet relations Wesan To find areas of shared
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concern -- and mutual advantage. Above all, to work toward a
level of European security, prosperity, and peace as yet unknown
in our lifetime.
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It is in such a spirit that I will be talking to Chairman
Gorbachev about our hopes, our concerns, our aspirations for the
future.
3
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- made possible
by a continuing American commitment to the Alliance and its
defense.
The last decade of this century marks the beginning of a new
era -- the gateway to a new millenium of freedom. Yet the
outcome is not predestined. It depends on our continued
solidarity as an Alliance -- and as an American people committed
to providing leadership, protection, and encouragement for this
process of peaceful transformation.
As envoys for positive, productive change, Chairman
Gorbachev and I can contribute to a new Europe born in our
lifetime. A Europe where self-determination replaces coercion.
Where individual freedom replaces centralized control. And a
lasting peace is preserved by a common respect for the rights of
man.
In that spirit, I will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
###
The Declaration of Brussels on the Future of Europe
By the Heads of State and Government
Participating in the
Meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels
(4th-5th December 1989)
A Time of Choice
1. When we last met in May, we described the setting as a
juncture of unprecedented change and opportunities. In the
succeeding months, we have witnessed events that have begun to
match our hopes these forty years. Our dreams for a historical
transformation of Europe from a divided continent into a
continent whole and free are coming true. The Alliance was
established in 1949 to provide the basis for precisely the
extraordinary evolution which is occurring in Eastern Europe
today. Then the people of Berlin stared anxiously at the sky for
the airplanes that would bring their food through the blockade.
Today the people of Berlin toast the dawn of a new Europe.
2. This year people in the East made fundamental choices about
their destiny, and governments there began to honor the citizen's
right to choose.
In Poland, for the first time in the postwar history of
Eastern Europe, a government, chosen by the people, has
taken office with both the commitment and the formal
authority to dismantle the failed, repressive political and
economic structure of the country.
In Hungary, the martyrs of the 1956 struggle for
independence are now honored, as the Hungarian people
deliberate on their choice of government. All of the
principal contenders for office have repudiated the legacy
of tyranny.
In Czechoslovakia, the loosening of travel restrictions are
the first halting steps on a journey that was brutally
interrupted in August 1968.
In Bulgaria, there are tentative hopes that people there,
too, will be granted a voice in their future.
In the German Democratic Republic and in Berlin, we have all
watched the beginning of a peaceful revolution. As Germans
turned out in the hundreds of thousands to call for change,
the government of the German Democratic Republic made a
profound choice to march with the people rather than against
them. And the Wall, dark symbol since 1961 of inhumanity
and repression, of the enforced division of families, a
nation, a whole continent, is opening.
3. In the Soviet Union, a far-seeing leadership has promised that
the people should share in the governance of the country and has
endorsed sweeping social and economic renewal which holds the
potential for a more humane and open society. We support this
bold undertaking and wish It success. We applaud the
statesmanlike pledge of the Soviet leaders to substitute
any
she
come
friendship for coercion and encourage self-determination by their
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allies.
Great choices are truly being made, and greater opportunities
beckon.
A Course for Europe's Future
4. The Alliance supports an end to the painful division of
Europe, which we have never accepted. Every nation has the right
to determine its own way of life in freedom.
5. The division of Germany is at the heart of the division of
Europe. A Europe based on freedom and justice requires that the
German people be allowed to exercise their right to peaceful
self-determination and, if they so choose, reestablish their
national unity on the basis of this fundamental right. The
reunification of Germany must be based on the freely expressed
choice of the German people.
6. An end to the unnatural division of Europe and of Germany must
proceed in accordance with, and be based on, Western values, so
that all the countries of Europe can become part of a global
commonwealth of free nations. Many of these values are described
in the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in
Europe. They encompass the freedom of people to choose their
destiny under a rule of law with rulers who are democratically
accountable, and the parallel need for States to respect the
inviolability of frontiers, territorial integrity, and the
sovereignty of all States in Europe.
7. The achievement of a Europe whole and free, united by common
ideals and shared freedoms, lies before us. The future offers
the prospect of peaceful and prosperous societies with benefits
all can share. Yet we are not complacent about the challenges
still ahead.
The Role of the Alliance
8. The potential for strife is inherent to any period of
fundamental political transition. In seeking peaceful change,
the Alliance remains a reliable guarantor of peace in Europe, as
it has been for forty years. It unites the free states of the
Atlantic community in sharing the risks and responsibilities for
protecting and guiding the development of a new Europe.
9. We remain committed to the Alliance strategy for the
prevention of war, based on our nuclear and conventional forces.
We welcome President Bush's and Prime Minister Mulroney's pledge
that their countries will maintain substantial military forces in
Europe as long as they are desired by their Allies as part of a
common effort to counterbalance Soviet military power on the
continent and provide an ultimate deterrent to aggression.
10. We welcome the progress made in the Negotiations on
Conventional Armed Forces in Europe toward rapid conclusion of an
agreement that would drastically reduce the size of the
conventional forces on both sides of the East-West divide. Such
an agreement would establish a military balance that would
greatly enhance stability and security in Europe and improve the
prospects for continued political change. The division of Europe
would be further weakened by measures to increase openness
between the forces of the alliances in Europe and the development
of confidence and security-building measures.
11. Above all, the Alliance represents a means to consider common
approaches among countries bound together by their values and
democratic institutions as much as by their shared interests.
The meeting we have just concluded embodied just such an effort
to work together to meet the opportunities that lie before us.
12. We have witnessed momentous events. We stand on the
threshold of a new era. We know that we are part of a process of
history in which peoples determined to be free illuminate the
future. Yet the outcome is not predestined. It depends on our
continued strength and solidarity as an Alliance. It depends
vitally on the actions we take, as governments and individuals,
to offer leadership, protection, and encouragement for this
process of peaceful transformation. Europe is changing, and we
will be equal to the change. Our transatlantic partnership will
form a foundation of a new Europe, one where self-determination
everywhere replaces coercion, individual freedom everywhere
replaces central tyranny, and where lasting peace is reinforced
everywhere by common respect for the rights of man.
(Lange/Martin)
November 27, 1989
4:30 p.m.
[MALTDEP. DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE CEREMONY
[ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
6:20 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic first meeting with President Gorbachev. This meeting
represents a point of departure --- the beginning of a process, as
full of promise as any we've known. Given the rapid and
remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our meeting will be yet
another important step in the long but hopeful journey, toward a
Europe whole and free.
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093174SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/27/89
11/28/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE FOR MALTA
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 4:00 PM, Tuesday, November 28, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
(11/28/89) N/C - I called it in,
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James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Martin)
November 27, 1989
4:30 p.m.
1989 NOV 27 PM 4: 38
[MALTDEP.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE CEREMONY
[ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
6:20 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic first meeting with President Gorbachev. This meeting
represents a point of departure -- the beginning of a process, as
full of promise as any we've known. Given the rapid and
remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our meeting will be yet
another important step in the long but hopeful journey, toward a
Europe whole and free.
I leave bearing with me an understanding of our past --
conveyed on the winds of two centuries of freedom -- but
convinced that in the future, more nations of the world will find
their course by the light of liberty.
In our conversations, we will begin as emissaries from two
halves of a once-divided world, that now seeks unity. We will
not be negotiating. We will be talking about our hopes, our
concerns, our aspirations for the future.
2
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. We will look for ways to assist reform wherever we
can. To move beyond containment in U.S.-Soviet relations. To
find areas of shared concern --- and mutual advantage. Above all,
to work toward a level of security, prosperity, and peace as yet
unknown in our lifetime.
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- standing with
our allies in Europe as long as they want and need us -- to forge
the beginnings of a more stable world order. The last decade of
this century marks the beginning of a new era -- the gateway to a
new millenium of freedom.
Freedom is a force that has moved the world. We have all
felt that movement. We have seen how it brings people together.
Our challenge now is to find common ground -- a place to stand,
and serve, as active agents for positive, productive change.
In that spirit, we will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 28, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure for Malta
We have no suggested changes from a policy standpoint and
approve of the draft in its present form.
CC: James W. Cicconi
89 OCT 28 P6: 24
093174SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/27/89
11/28/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE FOR MALTA
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 4:00 PM, Tuesday, November 28, 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
(Lange/Martin)
November 27, 1989
4:30 p.m.
1989 NOV 27 PM 4: 38
[MALTDEP.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE CEREMONY
[ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
6:20 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic first meeting with President Gorbachev. This meeting
represents a point of departure -- the beginning of a process, as
full of promise as any we've known. Given the rapid and
remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our meeting will be yet
another important step in the long but hopeful journey, toward a
Europe whole and free.
I leave bearing with me an understanding of our past --
conveyed on the winds of two centuries of freedom -- but
convinced that in the future, more nations of the world will find
their course by the light of liberty.
In our conversations, we will begin as emissaries from two
halves of a once-divided world, that now seeks unity. We will
not be negotiating. We will be talking about our hopes, our
concerns, our aspirations for the future.
2
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. We will look for ways to assist reform wherever we
can. To move beyond containment in U.S.-Soviet relations. To
find areas of shared concern -- and mutual advantage. Above all,
to work toward a level of security, prosperity, and peace as yet
unknown in our lifetime.
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- standing with
our allies in Europe as long as they want and need us -- to forge
the beginnings of a more stable world order. The last decade of
this century marks the beginning of a new era -- the gateway to a
new millenium of freedom.
Freedom is a force that has moved the world. We have all
felt that movement. We have seen how it brings people together.
Our challenge now is to find common ground -- a place to stand,
and serve, as active agents for positive, productive change.
In that spirit, we will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
# # #
093174SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/27/89
11/28/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE FOR MALTA
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 4:00 PM, Tuesday, November 28, 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
(Lange/Martin)
November 27, 1989
4:30 p.m.
1989 NOV 27 PM 4: 38
[MALTDEP.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE CEREMONY
[ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
6:20 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic first meeting with President Gorbachev. This meeting
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represents a point of departure -- the beginning of a process, as
full of promise as any we've known. Given the rapid and
remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our meeting will be yet
another important step in the long but hopeful journey, toward a
Europe whole and free.
I leave bearing with me an understanding of our past --
conveyed on the winds of two centuries of freedom -- but
convinced that in the future, more nations of the world will find
their course by the light of liberty.
In our conversations, we will begin as emissaries from two
a common purpose
halves of a once-divided world, that now seeks unity.) We will
not be negotiating. We will be talking about our hopes, our
concerns, our aspirations for the future.
our differeng
perspectives
2
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. We will look for ways to assist reform wherever we
can. To move beyond containment in U.S.-Soviet relations. To
find areas of shared concern -- and mutual advantage. Above all,
to work toward a level of security, prosperity, and peace as yet
unknown in our lifetime.
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- standing with
our allies in Europe as long as they want and need us -- to forge
the beginnings of a more stable world order. The last decade of
this century marks the beginning of a new era -- the gateway to a
new millenium of freedom.
Freedom is a force that has moved the world. We have all
felt that movement. We have seen how it brings people together.
Our challenge now is to find common ground -- a place to stand,
and serve, as active agents for positive, productive change.
In that spirit, we will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 28, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure for Malta
Pursuant to James Cicconi's request, Counsel's Office has
reviewed the above-referenced matter and has no objection to the
Presidential Remarks as drafted.
CC: James W. Cicconi
gl : 11v
093174SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/27/89
11/28/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE FOR MALTA
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 4:00 PM, Tuesday, November 28, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: no comment
It : Pd 288 100 68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
(Lange/Martin)
November 27, 1989
4:30 p.m.
1989 NOV 27 PM 4: 38
[MALTDEP.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE CEREMONY
[ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1989
6:20 P.M.
In recent years our relations with the Soviet Union have
changed greatly -- and for the better.
Tonight, I leave for the island nation of Malta, and an
historic first meeting with President Gorbachev. This meeting
represents a point of departure -- the beginning of a process, as
full of promise as any we've known. Given the rapid and
remarkable change in Eastern Europe, our meeting will be yet
another important step in the long but hopeful journey, toward a
Europe whole and free.
I leave bearing with me an understanding of our past --
conveyed on the winds of two centuries of freedom -- but
convinced that in the future, more nations of the world will find
their course by the light of liberty.
In our conversations, we will begin as emissaries from two
halves of a once-divided world, that now seeks unity. We will
not be negotiating. We will be talking about our hopes, our
concerns, our aspirations for the future.
2
America understands the magnitude of Mr. Gorbachev's
challenges. We will look for ways to assist reform wherever we
can. To move beyond containment in U.S.-Soviet relations. To
find areas of shared concern -- and mutual advantage. Above all,
to work toward a level of security, prosperity, and peace as yet
unknown in our lifetime.
Ours is a powerful and historic opportunity -- standing with
our allies in Europe as long as they want and need us -- to forge
the beginnings of a more stable world order. The last decade of
this century marks the beginning of a new era -- the gateway to a
new millenium of freedom.
Freedom is a force that has moved the world. We have all
felt that movement. We have seen how it brings people together.
Our challenge now is to find common ground -- a place to stand,
and serve, as active agents for positive, productive change.
In that spirit, we will extend the offered hand with
confidence, conviction, and hope.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless freedom-loving
people everywhere.
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