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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
February 27, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY OF IRELAND
UPON DEPARTURE
The South Grounds
1:24 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Well, it's been a great pleasure to meet
today with Prime Minister Haughey. The last time we met was almost a
year ago as we celebrated St. Patrick's Day here at the White House
and renewed the shared values and kinship that have bound our two
nations together for over 200 years. Nine signers of the Declaration
of Independence proudly claimed Ireland as their ancestral home. And
so it's an honor to welcome the Taoiseach to America's home, designed
by an Irishman, I might add.
And today, the Prime Minister is visiting Washington,
though, in another capacity -- as the President of the European
Council. And with the rapid change we're witnessing across Eastern
Europe and the Soviet Union, the relationship between the United
States and the European Community has never been more important.
The Revolution of '89 brought with it new opportunities
and challenges, and it is critical that we work to make the strong
bonds between this nation and its European friends even stronger.
The Prime Minister and I had a productive discussion of
the many issues of great interest to the United States, to the EC, to
Ireland, including: the prospect of German unification, regional
issues around the world, and we touched on Northern Ireland as well.
I was especially interested in the Prime Minister's views
on the new architecture of Europe. He and I agree on the principles
that should guide the design of the new Europe. First, we both
welcome the prospect of overcoming the artificial division of the
continent and building a Europe whole and free, united by universal
values that are based on freedom and democracy. And second, there is
no question that Western solidarity protect stability in this time of
change. And the transatlantic cooperation now is more important than
ever.
As I've said before, the United States will remain a
European power. Third, we both look to the Conference of Security
and Cooperation in Europe, the CSCE, to play a greater role in
Europe's future, including guidance for the conduct of truly free
elections and the transition from planned economies to pluralistic
systems.
Fourth, we believe the EC must play a vital role in the
new Europe. A more united Europe, able to take its rightful place in
world affairs, is good for the United States of America. And we'll
look for ways to improve our ties to the community so a new
Atlanticism will be teamed with a new Europe. And today's meeting
takes us forward in building new structures for the U.S.
relationship with the community. We committed ourselves to regular
meeting between myself and the President of the EC, to provide
overall political guidance for the relationship. We agreed to
twice-yearly meetings between the EC foreign ministers and our
Secretary of State. And we committed ourselves to joint efforts in
the war against drugs and our hopes to preserve the global
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- 2 -
environment.
We do not expect perfect agreement between the United
States and the EC on every issue, but we do agree that our inherent
belief in the value of freedom, democracy, opportunity, binds us
together and that our mutual cooperation can benefit all. And we
also agree that the historic ties of friendship between our two
countries, the United States and Ireland, can serve the cause of
peace in the international arena.
We're grateful for Ireland's efforts to encourage and
enhance U.S.-EC cooperation. And we also appreciate Ireland's
efforts to promote economic development, security, reconciliation,
and peace in Northern Ireland. In a time when all things seem
possible, all Americans hope for an end to the conflict that has
brought such sadness to your beautiful land and your wonderful
people.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you Godspeed on your journey
home. The days ahead are exciting ones, full of expectations. And
together, they can be days of great cooperation and great progress
for all people. Thank you, sir, for your leadership. Thank you for
your friendship. And God bless the United States and Ireland. Thank
you, sir. (Applause.)
PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY: Mr. President, ladies and
gentlemen, my visit to Washington takes place at a time of profound
international change. The President and I, in my capacity as
President of the European Council, discussed U.S.-European Community
relations and their future evolution in the context of the
Community's increasingly important role on the international,
political and economic scene.
The President and I agreed, at this time, to strengthen
the links between the European community and the United States. We
agreed for that purpose, as the President has said, that a meeting
between the U.S. President and each President in office of the
European Council should become a regular feature of the U.S.-European
Community relations, and that one such meeting should be held each
presidency of the European Council. And I'll be recommending to my
European colleagues, the heads of state or government of the European
community, immediately on my return.
We also agreed that the foreign ministers of the
community will meet the U.S. Secretary of State on two occasions a
year, at least. In addition, the European Commission is taking steps
to increase the frequency of its formal meetings with the U.S.
government. This arrangement will give us both a better overall
structure and direction to the wide variety of existing contacts and
discussions, and they will also provide a new framework for enhanced
political and economic ties between the Community and the United
States.
We are, in fact, building a broader bridge across the
Atlantic. We also, the President and I, discussed areas for specific
cooperation. And we agreed that the fight against international drug
trafficking and the international movement of drug funds are areas
very appropriate for specific cooperation. We shared common concerns
on the need for continuing efforts to protect the environment in
areas such as global climate change, the depletion of the ozone
layer, and endangered species. And may I say that I think it's
entirely appropriate that I, who have set myself the aim of being of
a green presidency of the European Community, should be having these
discussions at this stage with President Bush who has set for himself
the role of environmental President in the United States.
During our meeting, we also reviewed developments in
Central and Eastern Europe; in particular, implications of German
unification. The President and I agreed that the United States and
the Community have a pivotal role to play in overcoming the divisions
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- 3 -
between East and West and in laying the foundations for a Europe
united in its commitment to peace, prosperity, democracy, and above
all, a respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The President and I also discussed a number of bilateral
issues, including immigration, super royalities, passive foreign
investment companies and, of course, the situation in Northern
Ireland.
And I greatly appreciate the President's deep personal
concern for the situation in Northern Ireland and his constant wish
to be of any possible assistance he can in bringing forward a
solution to that intractable and difficult and tragic problem.
I expressed my appreciation for constructive U.S.
interest and support for Anglo-Irish relations
Mr. President, it has been for me a great pleasure to
have had the benefit of talking to you and receiving the benefit of
your views and your insights into European and, indeed, international
affairs at this very exciting time for all humanity. Thank you very
much, indeed. (Applause.)
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, sir. It's a great
pleasure to have you here.
END
1:34 P.M. EST
116922
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
02/26/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
SUBJECT:
(02/27 Draft Three)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
\
MCCLURE
A
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
>
PINKERTON
CICCONI
"
WINSTON
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
Winston/Nappo
February 27, 1990
Draft: Three
7:05 p.m.
E: Ireland
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
FEBRUARY 27, 1990
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
1:00 P.M.
It has been a great pleasure to meet today with Prime
Minister Haughey. The last time we met was almost a year ago as
we celebrated St. Patrick's Day here at the White House and
renewed the shared values and kinship that have bound our two
nations together for over 200 years.
Nine signers of the Declaration of Independence proudly
claimed Ireland as their ancestral home, and so it is an honor to
welcome Prime Minister Haughey to America's home -- designed by
an Irishman I might add.
But today, the Prime Minister is visiting Washington in
another capacity -- as the President of the European Council.
With the rapid change we are witnessing across Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union, the relationship between the United States and
the European Community has never been more important. The
Revolution of '89 brought with it new opportunities and
challenges, and it is critical that we work to make the strong
bonds between this nation and its European friends even stronger.
The Prime Minister and I had a productive discussion of the
many issues of great interest to the United States, to the E.C.,
and to Ireland, including the prospect of German unification,
regional issues around the world, and Northern Ireland. I was
especially interested in Prime Minister Haughey's views on the
new architecture of Europe.
The Prime Minister and I agree on the principles that should
guide the design of the new Europe. First, we both welcome the
prospect of overcoming the artificial division of the continent
and building a Europe whole and free, united by universal values
based on freedom and democracy. Second, there is no question
that Western solidarity protects stability in this time of change
and that transatlantic cooperation is more important than ever.
As I have said before, the United States will remain a European
power. Third, we both look to the Conference on Security and
Cooperation in Europe, the CSCE, to play a greater role in
Europe's future, including guidance for the conduct of truly free
elections and the transition from planned economies to more
pluralistic systems. Fourth, we believe the EC must play a vital
role in the new Europe. A more united Europe, able to take its
rightful place in world affairs, is good for America. We will
look for ways to improve our ties to the Community so a new
Atlanticism will be teamed with a new Europe.
Today's meeting takes us forward in building new structures
for the U.S. relationship with the Community. We committed
ourselves to regular meetings between myself and the President of
the European Council to provide overall political guidance for
the relationship. We Ogreed to twice-yearly meetings between EC
Foreign Ministers and the Secretary of State. And we committed
ourselves to joint efforts in the war against drugs and our hopes
to preserve the global environment.
We do not expect perfect agreement between the United States
and the E.C. on every issue. But we do agree that our inherent
belief in the value of freedom, democracy, and opportunity binds
us together and that our mutual cooperation can benefit all. And
we also agree that the historic ties of friendship between our
own two countries - the United States and Ireland -- can serve
the cause of peace in the international arena.
We are grateful for Ireland's efforts to encourage and
enhance US-EC cooperation, and we also appreciate Ireland's
efforts to promote economic development, security, reconciliation
and peace in Northern Ireland. In a time when all things seem
possible, all Americans hope for end to the conflict that has
brought such sadness to such a beautiful land and a wonderful
people.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you Godspeed on your journey
home. The days ahead are exciting ones -- full of expectation.
Together, they can be days of great cooperation and great
progress for all people.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 26, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
Deputy Assistant to the President for
Communications
FROM:
BRENT O. HATCH But
Associate Counsel to the President
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks -- Departure of Prime
Minister Haughey
To confirm our telephone call to your office this morning, the
Counsel's office has reviewed the above-referenced Presidential
remarks and has no legal objections.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this matter.
CC: : James W. Cicconi
21:21d :21d 1283300
Document No. 16922SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
2/23/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2/26/90 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, February 26, 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
Winston/Nappo
February 23, 1990
1990 FEB 23 PM 7: 53
Draft: Two
6:45 p.m.
E: Ireland
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
FEBRUARY 27, 1990
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
1:00 P.M.
It has been a great pleasure to meet today with Prime
Minister Haughey. The last time we met was almost a year ago as
we celebrated St. Patrick's Day here at the White House and
renewed the shared values and kinship that have bound our two
nations together for over 200 years.
Thirteen signers of the Declaration of Independence proudly
claimed Ireland as their ancestral home, and so it is an honor to
welcome Prime Minister Hauhey to America's home -- designed by an
Irishman I might add.
But today, the Prime Minister is visiting Washington in
another capacity -- as the Chairman of the European Council.
With the rapid change we are witnessing across Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union, the relationship between the United States and
the European Community has never been more important. The
Revolution of '89 brought with it new opportunities and
challenges, and it is critical that we work to make the strong
bonds between this nation and its European friends even stronger.
The Prime Minister and I had a productive discussion of the
many issues of great interest to the United States, to the E.C.,
and to Ireland, including regional issues around the world and
Northern Ireland. I was especially interested in Prime Minister
Haughey's views on the new architecture of Europe.
I told the him that Americans welcomed the single market
program and the the United States supported European integration.
The form of such integration is for the members of the Community
of Twelve to decide. But as that integration takes place, the
European Community should ensure that its actions are outward
looking, and do not adversely affect the economic interests of
non-members.
The role and responsibilities of the European Community is
growing at a pace that no one could have dreamed of even a year
ago. And as that role changes, we are looking for ways to
enhance ties between the United States and the European
Community. We must build an even stronger framework for
cooperation --- consulting regularly with one another on a broad
range of issues covering the entire economic and political
spectrum.
The Prime Minister and I both know that ours is not a
perfect world. And so we do not expect perfect agreement between
the United States and the E.C. on every issue. But we do agree
that our inherent belief in the value of freedom, democracy, and
opportunity binds us together and that our mutual cooperation can
benefit all. And we also agree that the historic ties of
friendship between our own two countries - the United States and
Ireland -- can serve the cause of peace in the international
arena.
We are grateful for Ireland's efforts to encourage and
enhance US-EC cooperation, and we also appreciate Ireland's
efforts to promote economic development, security,
reconcilliation and peace in Northern Ireland. In a time when
all things seem possible, all Americans hope for end to the
conflict that has brought such sadness to such a beautiful land
and a wonderful people.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you Godspeed on your journey
home. The days ahead are exciting ones -- full of expectation.
Together, they can be days of great cooperationa and great
progress for all people.
# # #
Document No. 16922SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
2/23/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2/26/90 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON N/C
FITZWATER
GRAY N.Ic
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, February 26, 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
Winston/Nappo
February 23, 1990
1990 FEB 23 PM 7: 53
Draft: Two
6:45 p.m.
E: Ireland
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
FEBRUARY 27, 1990
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
1:00 P.M.
It has been a great pleasure to meet today with Prime
Minister Haughey. The last time we met was almost a year ago as
we celebrated St. Patrick's Day here at the White House and
renewed the shared values and kinship that have bound our two
nations together for over 200 years.
Thirteen signers of the Declaration of Independence proudly
claimed Ireland as their ancestral home, and so it is an honor to
welcome Prime Minister Hauhey to America's home -- designed by an
Irishman I might add.
But today, the Prime Minister is visiting Washington in
another capacity -- as the Chairman of the European Council.
With the rapid change we are witnessing across Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union, the relationship between the United States and
the European Community has never been more important. The
Revolution of '89 brought with it new opportunities and
challenges, and it is critical that we work to make the strong
bonds between this nation and its European friends even stronger.
The Prime Minister and I had a productive discussion of the
many issues of great interest to the United States, to the E.C.,
and to Ireland, including regional issues around the world and
Northern Ireland. I was especially interested in Prime Minister
Haughey's views on the new architecture of Europe.
I told the him that Americans welcomed the single market
program and the the United States supported European integration.
The form of such integration is for the members of the Community
of Twelve to decide. But as that integration takes place, the
European Community should ensure that its actions are outward
looking, and do not adversely affect the economic interests of
non-members.
The role and responsibilities of the European Community is
growing at a pace that no one could have dreamed of even a year
ago. And as that role changes, we are looking for ways to
enhance ties between the United States and the European
Community. We must build an even stronger framework for
cooperation -- consulting regularly with one another on a broad
range of issues covering the entire economic and political
spectrum.
The Prime Minister and I both know that ours is not a
perfect world. And so we do not expect perfect agreement between
the United States and the E.C. on every issue. But we do agree
that our inherent belief in the value of freedom, democracy, and
opportunity binds us together and that our mutual cooperation can
benefit all. And we also agree that the historic ties of
friendship between our own two countries - the United States and
Ireland -- can serve the cause of peace in the international
arena.
We are grateful for Ireland's efforts to encourage and
enhance US-EC cooperation, and we also appreciate Ireland's
efforts to promote economic development, security,
reconcilliation and peace in Northern Ireland. In a time when
all things seem possible, all Americans hope for end to the
conflict that has brought such sadness to such a beautiful land
and a wonderful people.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you Godspeed on your journey
home. The days ahead are exciting ones -- full of expectation.
Together, they can be days of great cooperationa and great
progress for all people.
# # #
Document No.16922SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
1476
DATE:
2/23/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2/26/90 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, February 26, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
February 26, 1990
NSC concurs with changes attached.
Brent Scowcroft
90 FEB 26 P7: 23
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
RECEIVED
ES:19 90FEB24 A10: 37
Winston/Nappo
February 23, 1990
1990 FEB 23 PM 7: 53
Draft: Two
6:45 p.m.
E: Ireland
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
FEBRUARY 27, 1990
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
1:00 P.M.
It has been a great pleasure to meet today with Prime
Minister Haughey. The last time we met was almost a year ago as
we celebrated St. Patrick's Day here at the White House and
renewed the shared values and kinship that have bound our two
nations together for over 200 years.
Thirteen signers of the Declaration of Independence proudly
claimed Ireland as their ancestral home, and so it is an honor to
g
welcome Prime Minister Hauhey to America's home -- designed by an
Irishman I might add.
But today, the Prime Minister is visiting Washington in
President
another capacity -- as the Chairman of the European Council.
With the rapid change we are witnessing across Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union, the relationship between the United States and
the European Community has never been more important. The
Revolution of '89 brought with it new opportunities and
challenges, and it is critical that we work to make the strong
bonds between this nation and its European friends even stronger.
The Prime Minister and I had a productive discussion of the
many issues of great interest to the United States, to the E.C.,
the prospect of German unification,
and to Ireland, including regional issues around the world and
INSERT "A"
The Prime Minister and I agree on the principles that should
guide the design of the new Europe. First, we both welcome the
prospect of overcoming the artificial division of the continent
and building a Europe whole and free, united by universal values
based on freedom and democracy. Second, there is no question
that Western solidarity protects stability in this time of
change and that transatlantic cooperation is more important than
ever. As I have said before, the United States will remain a
European power. Third, we both look to the Conference on
Security and Cooperation in Europe, the CSCE, to play a greater
role in Europe's future, including guidance for the conduct of
truly free elections and the transition from planned economies to
more pluralistic systems. Fourth, we believe the EC must play a
vital role in the new Europe. A more united Europe, able to take
its rightful place in world affairs, is good for America. We
will look for ways to improve our ties to the Community so a new
Atlanticism will be teamed with a new Europe.
's meeting
Today the Prime Minister, acting in his EC capacity joined
with me in issuing a statement that takes us forward in building
new structures for the U.S. relationship with the Community. We
committed ourselves to regular meetings between myself and the
President of the European Council to provide overall political
guidance for the relationship. We agreed to twice-yearly
meetings between EC Foreign Ministers and the Secretary of State.
And we committed ourselves to joint efforts in the war against
drugs and our hopes to preserve the global environment.
Northern Ireland. I was especially interested in Prime Minister
Haughey's views on the new architecture of Europe.
400
I told the him that Americans welcomed the single market
program and the the United States supported European integration.
The form of such integration is for the members of the Community
of Twelve to decide. But as that integration takes place, the
European Community should ensure that its actions are outward
looking, and do not adversely affect the economic interests of
non-members.
The role and responsibilities of the European Community is
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growing at a pace that no one could have dreamed of even a year
ago. And as that role changes, we are looking for ways to
enhance ties between the United States and the European
Community. We must build an even stronger framework for
cooperation consulting regularly with one another on a broad
range of issues covering the entire economic and political
INSERT
spectrum.
The Prime Minister and I both know that ours is not a
A
perfect world. And so we We do not expect perfect agreement between
the United States and the E.C. on every issue. But we do agree
that our inherent belief in the value of freedom, democracy, and
opportunity binds us together and that our mutual cooperation can
benefit all. And we also agree that the historic ties of
friendship between our own two countries - the United States and
Ireland -- can serve the cause of peace in the international
arena.
We are grateful for Ireland's efforts to encourage and
enhance US-EC cooperation, and we also appreciate Ireland's
efforts to promote economic development, security,
reconcilliation and peace in Northern Ireland. In a time when
all things seem possible, all Americans hope for end to the
conflict that has brought such sadness to such a beautiful land
and a wonderful people.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you Godspeed on your journey
home. The days ahead are exciting ones -- full of expectation.
Together, they can be days of great cooperationa and great
progress for all people.
# # #
Document Nd. 16922SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
1476
DATE:
2/23/90
ACTON/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2/26/90 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFF
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, February 26, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
NSC concurs with changes. attached.
Brent Scowcroft
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Winston/Nappo
February 23, 1990
1990 FEB 23 PM 7: 53
Draft: Two
6:45 p.m.
E: Ireland
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
FEBRUARY 27, 1990
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
1:00 P.M.
It has been a great pleasure to meet today with Prime
Minister Haughey. The last time we met was almost a year ago as
we celebrated St. Patrick's Day here at the White House and
renewed the shared values and kinship that have bound our two
nations together for over 200 years.
Thirteen signers of the Declaration of Independence proudly
claimed Ireland as their ancestral home, and so it is an honor to
g
welcome Prime Minister Hauhey to America's home -- designed by an
Irishman I might add.
But today, the Prime Minister is visiting Washington in
President
another capacity -- as the Chairman of the European Council.
With the rapid change we are witnessing across Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union, the relationship between the United States and
the European Community has never been more important. The
Revolution of '89 brought with it new opportunities and
challenges, and it is critical that we work to make the strong
bonds between this nation and its European friends even stronger.
The Prime Minister and I had a productive discussion of the
many issues of great interest to the United States, to the E.C.,
the prospect of German unification,
and to Ireland, including regional issues around the world, and
INSERT "A"
The Prime Minister and I agree on the principles that should
guide the design of the new Europe. First, we both welcome the
prospect of overcoming the artificial division of the continent
and building a Europe whole and free, united by universal values
based on freedom and democracy. Second, there is no question
that Western solidarity protects stability in this time of
change and that transatlantic cooperation is more important than
ever. As I have said before, the United States will remain a
European power. Third, we both look to the Conference on
Security and Cooperation in Europe, the CSCE, to play a greater
role in Europe's future, including guidance for the conduct of
truly free elections and the transition from planned economies to
more pluralistic systems. Fourth, we believe the EC must play a
vital role in the new Europe. A more united Europe, able to take
its rightful place in world affairs, is good for America. We
will look for ways to improve our ties to the Community so a new
Atlanticism will be teamed with a new Europe.
Today the acting in his EC capacity, joined
's meetingsintster,
with me in issuing a statement that takes us forward in building
new structures for the U.S. relationship with the Community. We
committed ourselves to regular meetings between myself and the
President of the European Council to provide overall political
guidance for the relationship. We agreed to twice-yearly
meetings between EC Foreign Ministers and the Secretary of State.
And we committed ourselves to joint efforts in the war against
drugs and our hopes to preserve the global environment.
Northern Ireland. I was especially interested in Prime Minister
Haughey's views on the new architecture of Europe.
are
I told the him that Americans welcomed the single market
program and the the United States supported European integration.
The form of such integration is for the members of the Community
of Twelve to decide. But as that integration takes place, the
European Community should ensure that its actions are outward
looking, and do not adversely affect the economic interests of
non-members.
The role and responsibilities of the European Community is
?
growing at a pace that no one could have dreamed of even a year
ago. And as that role changes, we are looking for ways to
enhance ties between the United States and the European
Community. We must build an even stronger framework for
cooperation consulting regularly with one another on a broad
range of issues covering the entire economic and political
INSERT
spectrum.
The Prime Minister and I both know that ours is not a
A
We
perfect world. And so we do not expect perfect agreement between
the United States and the E.C. on every issue. But we do agree
that our inherent belief in the value of freedom, democracy, and
opportunity binds us together and that our mutual cooperation can
benefit all. And we also agree that the historic ties of
friendship between our own two countries - the United States and
Ireland -- can serve the cause of peace in the international
arena.
We are grateful for Ireland's efforts to encourage and
enhance US-EC cooperation, and we also appreciate Ireland's
efforts to promote economic development, security,
reconcilliation and peace in Northern Ireland. In a time when
all things seem possible, all Americans hope for end to the
conflict that has brought such sadness to such a beautiful land
and a wonderful people.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you Godspeed on your journey
home. The days ahead are exciting ones -- full of expectation.
Together, they can be days of great cooperationa and great
progress for all people.
# # #
Winston/Nappo
February 23, 1990
Draft: Two
6:45 p.m.
E: Ireland
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
FEBRUARY 27, 1990
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
1:00 P.M.
It has been a great pleasure to meet today with Prime
Minister Haughey. The last time we met was almost a year ago as
we celebrated St. Patrick's Day here at the White House and
renewed the shared values and kinship that have bound our two
nations together for over 200 years.
Ninerteen Thirteen signers of the Declaration of Independence proudly
claimed Ireland as their ancestral home, and so it is an honor to
welcome Prime Minister Hauhey to America's home -- designed by an
Irishman I might add.
But today, the Prime Minister is visiting Washington in
another capacity -- as the Chairman of the European Council.
With the rapid change we are witnessing across Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union, the relationship between the United States and
the European Community has never been more important. The
Revolution of '89 brought with it new opportunities and
challenges, and it is critical that we work to make the strong
bonds between this nation and its European friends even stronger.
The Prime Minister and I had a productive discussion of the
many issues of great interest to the United States, to the E.C.,
and to Ireland, including regional issues around the world and
Northern Ireland. I was especially interested in Prime Minister
Haughey's views on the new architecture of Europe.
I told the him that Americans welcomed the single market
program and the the United States supported European integration.
The form of such integration is for the members of the Community
of Twelve to decide. But as that integration takes place, the
European Community should ensure that its actions are outward
looking, and do not adversely affect the economic interests of
non-members.
The role and responsibilities of the European Community is
growing at a pace that no one could have dreamed of even a year
ago. And as that role changes, we are looking for ways to
enhance ties between the United States and the European
Community. We must build an even stronger framework for
cooperation -- consulting regularly with one another on a broad
range of issues covering the entire economic and political
spectrum.
The Prime Minister and I both know that ours is not a
perfect world. And so we do not expect perfect agreement between
the United States and the E.C. on every issue. But we do agree
that our inherent belief in the value of freedom, democracy, and
opportunity binds us together and that our mutual cooperation can
benefit all. And we also agree that the historic ties of
friendship between our own two countries - the United States and
Ireland -- can serve the cause of peace in the international
arena.
We are grateful for Ireland's efforts to encourage and
enhance US-EC cooperation, and we also appreciate Ireland's
efforts to promote economic development, security,
reconcilliation and peace in Northern Ireland. In a time when
all things seem possible, all Americans hope for end to the
conflict that has brought such sadness to such a beautiful land
and a wonderful people.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you Godspeed on your journey
home. The days ahead are exciting ones -- full of expectation.
Together, they can be days of great cooperationa and great
progress for all people.
###
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
2/23/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2/26/90 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, February 26, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No Comment
hegislative Affairs
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James W. Cicconi
2/26/90
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
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DATE:
2/23/90
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ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2/26/90 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, February 26, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
ZZZ
N.C.
DA
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Winston/Nappo
February 23, 1990
1990 FEB 23 PM 7: 53
Draft: Two
6:45 p.m.
E: Ireland
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
FEBRUARY 27, 1990
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
1:00 P.M.
It has been a great pleasure to meet today with Prime
Minister Haughey. The last time we met was almost a year ago as
we celebrated St. Patrick's Day here at the White House and
renewed the shared values and kinship that have bound our two
nations together for over 200 years.
Thirteen signers of the Declaration of Independence proudly
claimed Ireland as their ancestral home, and so it is an honor to
welcome Prime Minister Hauhey to America's home -- designed by an
Irishman I might add.
But today, the Prime Minister is visiting Washington in
another capacity -- as the Chairman of the European Council.
With the rapid change we are witnessing across Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union, the relationship between the United States and
the European Community has never been more important. The
Revolution of '89 brought with it new opportunities and
challenges, and it is critical that we work to make the strong
bonds between this nation and its European friends even stronger.
The Prime Minister and I had a productive discussion of the
many issues of great interest to the United States, to the E.C.,
and to Ireland, including regional issues around the world and
Northern Ireland. I was especially interested in Prime Minister
Haughey's views on the new architecture of Europe.
I told the him that Americans welcomed the single market
program and the the United States supported European integration.
The form of such integration is for the members of the Community
of Twelve to decide. But as that integration takes place, the
European Community should ensure that its actions are outward
looking, and do not adversely affect the economic interests of
non-members.
The role and responsibilities of the European Community is
growing at a pace that no one could have dreamed of even a year
ago. And as that role changes, we are looking for ways to
enhance ties between the United States and the European
Community. We must build an even stronger framework for
cooperation -- consulting regularly with one another on a broad
range of issues covering the entire economic and political
spectrum.
The Prime Minister and I both know that ours is not a
perfect world. And so we do not expect perfect agreement between
the United States and the E.C. on every issue. But we do agree
that our inherent belief in the value of freedom, democracy, and
opportunity binds us together and that our mutual cooperation can
benefit all. And we also agree that the historic ties of
friendship between our own two countries - the United States and
Ireland -- can serve the cause of peace in the international
arena.
We are grateful for Ireland's efforts to encourage and
enhance US-EC cooperation, and we also appreciate Ireland's
efforts to promote economic development, security,
reconcilliation and peace in Northern Ireland. At In a time when
all things seem possible, all Americans hope for end to the
conflict that has brought such sadness to such a beautiful land
and a wonderful people.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you Godspeed on your journey
home. The days ahead are exciting ones -- full of expectation.
Together, they can be days of great cooperationa and great
progress for all people.
# # #
Document No. 16922SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
2/23/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2/26/90 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, February 26, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
OKS.R.
6 € : 11v 9283306
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Winston/Nappo
February 23, 1990
1990 FEB 23 PM 7: 53
Draft: Two
6:45 p.m.
E: Ireland
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
FEBRUARY 27, 1990
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
1:00 P.M.
It has been a great pleasure to meet today with Prime
Minister Haughey. The last time we met was almost a year ago as
we celebrated St. Patrick's Day here at the White House and
renewed the shared values and kinship that have bound our two
nations together for over 200 years.
Thirteen signers of the Declaration of Independence proudly
claimed Ireland as their ancestral home, and so it is an honor to
welcome Prime Minister Hauhey to America's home -- designed by an
Irishman I might add.
But today, the Prime Minister is visiting Washington in
another capacity -- as the Chairman of the European Council.
With the rapid change we are witnessing across Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union, the relationship between the United States and
the European Community has never been more important. The
Revolution of '89 brought with it new opportunities and
challenges, and it is critical that we work to make the strong
bonds between this nation and its European friends even stronger.
The Prime Minister and I had a productive discussion of the
many issues of great interest to the United States, to the E.C.,
and to Ireland, including regional issues around the world and
Northern Ireland. I was especially interested in Prime Minister
Haughey's views on the new architecture of Europe.
I told the him that Americans welcomed the single market
program and the the United States supported European integration.
The form of such integration is for the members of the Community
of Twelve to decide. But as that integration takes place, the
European Community should ensure that its actions are outward
looking, and do not adversely affect the economic interests of
non-members.
The role and responsibilities of the European Community is
growing at a pace that no one could have dreamed of even a year
ago. And as that role changes, we are looking for ways to
enhance ties between the United States and the European
Community. We must build an even stronger framework for
cooperation -- consulting regularly with one another on a broad
range of issues covering the entire economic and political
spectrum.
The Prime Minister and I both know that ours is not a
perfect world. And so we do not expect perfect agreement between
the United States and the E.C. on every issue. But we do agree
that our inherent belief in the value of freedom, democracy, and
opportunity binds us together and that our mutual cooperation can
benefit all. And we also agree that the historic ties of
friendship between our own two countries - the United States and
Ireland -- can serve the cause of peace in the international
arena.
We are grateful for Ireland's efforts to encourage and
enhance US-EC cooperation, and we also appreciate Ireland's
efforts to promote economic development, security,
reconcilliation and peace in Northern Ireland. In a time when
all things seem possible, all Americans hope for end to the
conflict that has brought such sadness to such a beautiful land
and a wonderful people.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you Godspeed on your journey
home. The days ahead are exciting ones -- -- full of expectation.
Together, they can be days of great cooperationa and great
progress for all people.
# # #
Document No. 16922SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
2/23/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
2/26/90 NOON
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than NOON, Monday, February 26, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: no comment
IS : 11v 9283306
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Winston/Nappo
February 23, 1990
1990 FEB 23 PM 7: 53
Draft: Two
6:45 p.m.
E: Ireland
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY
FEBRUARY 27, 1990
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
1:00 P.M.
It has been a great pleasure to meet today with Prime
Minister Haughey. The last time we met was almost a year ago as
we celebrated St. Patrick's Day here at the White House and
renewed the shared values and kinship that have bound our two
nations together for over 200 years.
Thirteen signers of the Declaration of Independence proudly
claimed Ireland as their ancestral home, and so it is an honor to
welcome Prime Minister Hauhey to America's home -- designed by an
Irishman I might add.
But today, the Prime Minister is visiting Washington in
another capacity -- as the Chairman of the European Council.
With the rapid change we are witnessing across Eastern Europe and
the Soviet Union, the relationship between the United States and
the European Community has never been more important. The
Revolution of '89 brought with it new opportunities and
challenges, and it is critical that we work to make the strong
bonds between this nation and its European friends even stronger.
The Prime Minister and I had a productive discussion of the
many issues of great interest to the United States, to the E.C.,
and to Ireland, including regional issues around the world and
Northern Ireland. I was especially interested in Prime Minister
Haughey's views on the new architecture of Europe.
I told the him that Americans welcomed the single market
program and the the United States supported European integration.
The form of such integration is for the members of the Community
of Twelve to decide. But as that integration takes place, the
European Community should ensure that its actions are outward
looking, and do not adversely affect the economic interests of
non-members.
The role and responsibilities of the European Community is
growing at a pace that no one could have dreamed of even a year
ago. And as that role changes, we are looking for ways to
enhance ties between the United States and the European
Community. We must build an even stronger framework for
cooperation -- consulting regularly with one another on a broad
range of issues covering the entire economic and political
spectrum.
The Prime Minister and I both know that ours is not a
perfect world. And so we do not expect perfect agreement between
the United States and the E.C. on every issue. But we do agree
that our inherent belief in the value of freedom, democracy, and
opportunity binds us together and that our mutual cooperation can
benefit all. And we also agree that the historic ties of
friendship between our own two countries - the United States and
Ireland -- can serve the cause of peace in the international
arena.
We are grateful for Ireland's efforts to encourage and
enhance US-EC cooperation, and we also appreciate Ireland's
efforts to promote economic development, security,
reconcilliation and peace in Northern Ireland. In a time when
all things seem possible, all Americans hope for end to the
conflict that has brought such sadness to such a beautiful land
and a wonderful people.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you Godspeed on your journey
home. The days ahead are exciting ones -- full of expectation.
Together, they can be days of great cooperationa and great
progress for all people.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DRAFT REMARKS
Today, I was happy to meet with Prime Minister Haughey, who
is visiting Washington in freland's capacity as the President
of the European Council.
The Prime Minister and I discussed many issues of great
interest to the United States, to the EC, and to Ireland,
including regional issues around the world and Worthern Ireland.
I was especially interested in hearing Mr. Haughey's views
on the new architecture of Europe. The EC serves as D symbol
and guide in reshaping Burope In this decade. We are both
determined to work closely together to see economic and
political freedom extend to all the citizens of Europe.
I told the Prime Minister that we welcomed the single
market program and that the U.S. has always supported European
integration. The form of such integration is for Europeans to
decide. It is important, however, for the EC to ensure that
European integration remains outward looking and does not
adversely effect the economic Interests of non-members.
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we are looking for ways to strengthen U.S.-EC links.
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believe that we should build a consultative relationship which
covers the whole economic and political spectrum " the
Community's responsibilities grow. As today's meeting
indicated, we are now well into this building process.
We also believe that our fundamentally shared values and
interests will continue to ensure that transatlentic
cooperation will benefit us both.
I was happy to express our appreciation for Ireland's
efforts to promote U.S.-EC cooperation.
I also had the opportunity to express America's
appreciation for Ireland's efforts to promote economic
development, justice, security, and reconcilistion in Northern
Ireland.
America's traditional relationship with Ireland is enhanced
by ties of kinship and shared values. Today's meeting is an
example of U.S.-Irish cooperation in the international arens in
the cause of justice, peace and progress. Working together to
solve international problems encourages the development and
maturation of our traditional bilateral relationship end
friendship.
Mr. Prime Minister, we wish you a safe journey home, and we
look forwerd to continued cooparation in the days shepp.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 26, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
At
THROUGH:
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FROM:
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SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR WORKING VISIT OF
PRIME MINISTER HAUGHEY OF IRELAND
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your approval are draft remarks for the
departure ceremony of Prime Minister Haughey of Ireland, to be
delivered at the Diplomatic Entrance tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., after
your working luncheon. Your remarks will be on cards.
II. DISCUSSION
Since the Prime Minister is visiting in his capacity as
current Chairman of the European Community, the NSC suggested
that the remarks reflect this. We have kept these short.
10:15
MK-
mon
at the end of the Drish
Speech the President says
" M. Prime Minister, we wish you
Godspeed on your journey home".
but Hanghey is staying in Washington
another full day - various meetings,
an interview with Macneil Leher wed.
afternoon, and flying home Wednesday
evening is it still ohay to be
mentioning the journey home' Tuesday
afternoon?
Jeami