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Document No. 128521
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/31/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1990
10:30 AM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH N/C
BATES N/C
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON N/C
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
FIRESTONE
GRAY NC
DeCAMP
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2, 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
Grant
March 30, 1990
1990 MAR 30 PM 6: 34
Draft two/a:passover
BRIEF REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
10:30 A.M.
Welcome to the White House. Today, we are marking Passover,
known as the "Festival of Freedom," a poignant occasion in a year
that has seen freedom's fires] light begin to burn all over the world -
glow
- in Eastern Europe, in Central and South America, in Africa, and
even in the Soviet Union.
"Let my people go." Those were the words of Moses nearly
four thousand years ago, when the Israelites took their first
step on the march from captivity to freedom. All Americans share
in the solemn pride of millions of Jewish men, and women and children
everywhere as they commemorate the Exodus. It was a journey of
courage and strength, toward the dream of a better tomorrow.
continued that
Today, as well, people all throughout the world have begun-
an epic journey -- a quest -- for a new life of liberty and
peace. We support them in their struggle for democracy. We
admire them for their strength of conviction. And we pray for
their success.
And as we remember the exodus of the Hebrew people, it is my
deep honor to welcome Vladimir Raiz to the United States after
Insert I
eighteen years of waiting. V For nearly two decades of
darkness, you have been a brave symbol for all refuseniks. We
must not -- and we will not -- forget those who remain behind.
we acknowledge and appland the dramatic changes
that have taken place Mn the Soviet Union, making
possible have. But the emigration of many who have long sought to
Insert I
2
Vladimir and Karmella, may you enjoy many years of happiness
together in your new home in Israel.
I'd also like to welcome Natasha Stonov to the White
House. 11 I admire the courage and determination you and your
husband Leonid have shown through eleven long years of waiting.
You have become the voice of the refusenik community, and your
steadfast efforts have been invaluable to us as we strive to
convince the Soviet leadership to act on its promises.
I regret that another Passover is here with Leonid still in
the Soviet Union. I wish that he were here with you in America,
so that he too could experience the freedoms we enjoy. We ask
you convey a message
that you when you return to Leonid and all others who still await
freedom, (you will convey this message from us: 11 [you] They are not
forgotten. 11
[AS As long as one person remains unjustly denied exit
permission in the Soviet Union, we will continue our efforts. As
long as human rights are not routinely protected in the Soviet
Union, we will persist. Until that day, until all are free --
none can be truly free. III)
The Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel said, "Just as despair can
come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given
to one only by other human beings." Vladimir, you have given us
hope. For that we admire you, and together, we look forward to
the day when no nation interferes with the faith of any of its
people. Thank you, and God bless you.
# # #
PASSOVER CEREMONY / THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 / 10:30 A.M.
WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE. TODAY, WE ARE MARKING
PASSOVER, KNOWN AS THE "FESTIVAL OF FREEDOM," A
POIGNANT OCCASION IN A YEAR THAT HAS SEEN FREEDOM'S
LIGHTS BEGIN TO GLOW ALL OVER THE WORLD
-- IN EASTERN EUROPE, IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, IN
AFRICA, AND EVEN IN THE SOVIET UNION.
- 2 -
"LET MY PEOPLE GO." THOSE WERE THE WORDS OF MOSES
NEARLY FOUR THOUSAND YEARS AGO, WHEN THE ISRAELITES
TOOK THEIR FIRST STEP ON THE MARCH FROM CAPTIVITY TO
FREEDOM. ALL AMERICANS SHARE IN THE SOLEMN PRIDE OF
MILLIONS OF JEWISH MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN EVERYWHERE
AS THEY COMMEMORATE THE EXODUS. IT WAS A JOURNEY OF
COURAGE AND STRENGTH, TOWARD THE DREAM OF A BETTER
TOMORROW.
- 3 -
TODAY, AS WELL, PEOPLE ALL THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
HAVE CONTINUED THAT EPIC JOURNEY -- A QUEST -- FOR A
NEW LIFE OF LIBERTY AND PEACE. WE SUPPORT THEM IN
THEIR STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY. WE ADMIRE THEM FOR THEIR
STRENGTH OF CONVICTION. AND WE PRAY FOR THEIR SUCCESS.
THIS IS A SPECIAL TIME OF REJOICING FOR THE
morethans more than 000
THOUSANDS OF SOVIET JEWS WHO HAVE MADE THEIR WAY TO
ISRAEL IN RECENT MONTHS.
this year
- 4 -
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE LENT A HELPING HAND OVER THE YEARS
TO MAKE POSSIBLE THE HISTORIC EMIGRATION FROM THE
SOVIET UNION OF THOSE WHO HAVE LONG SOUGHT TO LEAVE.
THE MODERN EXODUS IS A GREAT EVENT FOR ALL THOSE WHO
DELIGHT IN HUMAN FREEDOM. THE UNITED STATES HAS WORKED
HARD TO OPEN UP THIS LIFELINE; WE WILL CONTINUE TO DO
EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR SOVIET
JEWS TO GET TO ISRAEL, INCLUDING PRESSING FOR DIRECT
AND INDIRECT FLIGHTS.
- 5 -
WE ARE GLAD THAT so MANY WILL CELEBRATE THE SEDER IN
ISRAEL. AND WE ARE GOING TO KEEP WORKING SO THAT MANY
MORE CAN JOIN THEM.
As WE REMEMBER THE EXODUS OF THE HEBREW PEOPLE, IT
IS MY DEEP HONOR TO WELCOME VLADIMIR RAIZ TO THE UNITED
STATES AFTER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF WAITING. 11 VLADIMIR
AND KARMELLA, MAY YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN ENJOY MANY
YEARS OF HAPPINESS TOGETHER IN YOUR NEW HOME IN ISRAEL.
11
- 6 -
FOR NEARLY TWO DECADES OF DARKNESS, YOU HAVE BEEN A
BRAVE SYMBOL FOR ALL REFUSENIKS. WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND
APPLAUD THE DRAMATIC CHANGES THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN
THE SOVIET UNION, MAKING POSSIBLE THE EMIGRATION OF
MANY WHO HAVE LONG SOUGHT TO LEAVE. BUT WE MUST NOT --
AND WE WILL NOT -- FORGET THOSE WHO REMAIN BEHIND.
I'D ALSO LIKE TO WELCOME NATASHA STONOV TO THE
WHITE HOUSE. 11
- 7 -
I ADMIRE THE COURAGE AND DETERMINATION YOU AND YOUR
HUSBAND LEONID HAVE SHOWN THROUGH ELEVEN LONG YEARS OF
WAITING. You HAVE BECOME THE VOICE OF THE REFUSENIK
COMMUNITY, AND YOUR STEADFAST EFFORTS HAVE BEEN
INVALUABLE TO US AS WE STRIVE TO CONVINCE THE SOVIET
LEADERSHIP TO ACT ON ITS PROMISES.
I REGRET THAT ANOTHER PASSOVER IS HERE WITH LEONID
STILL IN THE SOVIET UNION.
- 8 -
I WISH THAT HE WERE HERE WITH YOU IN AMERICA, SO THAT
HE TOO COULD EXPERIENCE THE FREEDOMS WE ENJOY. WE ASK
THAT YOU CONVEY A MESSAGE TO LEONID AND ALL OTHERS WHO
STILL AWAIT FREEDOM: 11 THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. 11
THE NOBEL LAUREATE ELIE WIESEL SAID, "JUST AS
DESPAIR CAN COME TO ONE ONLY FROM OTHER HUMAN BEINGS,
HOPE, Too, CAN BE GIVEN TO ONE ONLY BY OTHER HUMAN
BEINGS."
- 9 -
VLADIMIR, YOU HAVE GIVEN US HOPE. FOR THAT WE ADMIRE
YOU, AND TOGETHER, WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY WHEN NO
NATION INTERFERES WITH THE FAITH OF ANY OF ITS PEOPLE.
THANK YOU, AND GOD BLESS YOU.
###
128521SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/3/90
DATE:
---
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
FIRESTONE
GRAY
DeCAMP
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
90 MAR 3 Alo : 29
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1990 APR My I. 51
April 3, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
#
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MARY PASSOVER KATE CEREMONY GRANT mkg
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review are brief remarks for the Passover
message signing ceremony, to be held Wednesday, April 4 at
10:30 a.m. in the Roosevelt Room. You will deliver your 3-4
minute remarks from cards.
II. DISCUSSION
This ceremony is also a welcoming ceremony for Vladimir
Raiz, a leading refusenik who was granted an exit visa only
recently. His wife, Karmella, will be with him (she was here for
the Hanukkah ceremony last December). Also present will be
Natasha Stonov, a Soviet Jew who is returning to the Soviet Union
to continue to live in refusal with her husband.
While these remarks applaud the progress made in allowing
the Soviet Jews their freedom, we also urge the Soviet Union to
act on its promises.
Grant
April 3, 1990
Draft three/a:passover
BRIEF REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
10:30 A.M.
Welcome to the White House. Today, we are marking Passover,
known as the "Festival of Freedom," a poignant occasion in a year
that has seen freedom's light begin to glow all over the world
-- in Eastern Europe, in Central and South America, in Africa,
and even in the Soviet Union.
"Let my people go." Those were the words of Moses nearly
four thousand years ago, when the Israelites took their first
step on the march from captivity to freedom. All Americans share
in the solemn pride of millions of Jewish men, women and children
everywhere as they commemorate the Exodus. It was a journey of
courage and strength, toward the dream of a better tomorrow.
Today, as well, people all throughout the world have
continued that epic journey -- a quest -- for a new life of
liberty and peace. We support them in their struggle for
democracy. We admire them for their strength of conviction.
And we pray for their success.
And as we remember the exodus of the Hebrews, it is my deep
honor to welcome Vladimir Raiz [Rye-ease] to the United States
after eighteen years of waiting. 11 Vladimir and Karmella, may
you and your children enjoy many years of happiness together in
your new home in Israel. 11 For nearly two decades of darkness,
you have been a brave symbol for all refuseniks. We acknowledge
2
and applaud the dramatic changes that have taken place in the
Soviet Union, making possible the emigration of many who have
long sought to leave. But we must not -- and we will not --
forget those who remain behind.
I'd also like to welcome Natasha Stonov [Stow-nov] to the
White House. 11 I admire the courage and determination you and
your husband Leonid have shown through eleven long years of
waiting. You have become the voice of the refusenik community,
and your steadfast efforts have been invaluable to us as we
strive to convince the Soviet leadership to act on its promises.
I regret that another Passover is here with Leonid still in
the Soviet Union. I wish that he were here with you in America,
so that he too could experience the freedoms we enjoy. We ask
that you convey a message to Leonid and all others who still
await freedom: 11 They are not forgotten. 11
The Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel said, "Just as despair can
come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given
to one only by other human beings." Vladimir, you have given us
hope. For that we admire you, and together, we look forward to
the day when no nation interferes with the faith of any of its
people. Thank you, and God bless you.
# # #
Grant
April 3, 1990
Draft three/a:passover
BRIEF REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
10:30 A.M.
Welcome to the White House. Today, we are marking Passover,
known as the "Festival of Freedom," a poignant occasion in a year
that has seen freedom's light begin to glow all over the world
-- in Eastern Europe, in Central and South America, in Africa,
and even in the Soviet Union.
"Let my people go." Those were the words of Moses nearly
four thousand years ago, when the Israelites took their first
step on the march from captivity to freedom. All Americans share
in the solemn pride of millions of Jewish men, women and children
everywhere as they commemorate the Exodus. It was a journey of
courage and strength, toward the dream of a better tomorrow.
Today, as well, people all throughout the world have
continued that epic journey -- a quest -- for a new life of
liberty and peace. We support them in their struggle for
democracy. We admire them for their strength of conviction.
And we pray for their success.
And as we remember the exodus of the Hebrews, it is my deep
honor to welcome Vladimir Raiz [Rye-ease] to the United States
after eighteen years of waiting. 11 Vladimir and Karmella, may
you and your children enjoy many years of happiness together in
your new home in Israel. 11 For nearly two decades of darkness,
you have been a brave symbol for all refuseniks. We acknowledge
2
and applaud the dramatic changes that have taken place in the
Soviet Union, making possible the emigration of many who have
long sought to leave. But we must not -- and we will not --
forget those who remain behind.
I'd also like to welcome Natasha Stonov [Stow-nov] to the
White House. I admire the courage and determination you and
your husband Leonid have shown through eleven long years of
waiting. You have become the voice of the refusenik community,
and your steadfast efforts have been invaluable to us as we
strive to convince the Soviet leadership to act on its promises.
I regret that another Passover is here with Leonid still in
the Soviet Union. I wish that he were here with you in America,
so that he too could experience the freedoms we enjoy. We ask
that you convey a message to Leonid and all others who still
await freedom: 11 They are not forgotten. 11
The Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel said, "Just as despair can
come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given
to one only by other human beings." Vladimir, you have given us
hope. For that we admire you, and together, we look forward to
the day when no nation interferes with the faith of any of its
people. Thank you, and God bless you.
# # #
MK-
Here are the pronunciations
for Raiz and Stonou from the
State Dept-evenything checked out- -
the only thing d need now is
the Source for the Elie Wisel
quote is it in one of your books ?
IN
647-6729
(State Dept)
Raiz - Rye-ease
Stonov - Stow- nov
From Bobbie Kilberg read at a huge rally this
Friday wening. All language safe to use! MK mon
weekend in NYC. Edited by Scowcroft himself
a.m
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 30, 1990
I am pleased to extend greetings to the members of the
New York Coalition for Soviet Jewry and to all those
gathered for the "Rally of Response -- Solidarity
Sunday."
You are gathered to celebrate history in the making,
for the exodus of Soviet Jews, most of whom are going
to Israel, is truly a historic moment. The American
people have long spoken out for human rights, including
the right of Jews and others to emigrate from the
Soviet Union to make a new home for their families. I
applaud the decisions of the Soviet leadership to
enable greater numbers of Soviet Jews to leave. As
Americans, we are proud that we have helped to give
Soviet Jews the freedom to choose.
We must also be strong in the face of old threats and
modern ones. Jews in the Soviet Union are justifiably
fearful of the alarming rise in expressions of anti-
Semitism, an odious scourge that I believe everyone
must condemn and stamp out. The Soviet leadership must
take a firm stand against all forms of anti-Semitism,
bigotry, intolerance, and defamation.
There is also the threat of terrorism against innocent
Jews fulfilling their dream of a return to Israel. To
stand resolute against these terrorist threats is to
defeat their cowardly perpetrators. Soviet Jews should
be allowed free and unimpeded transit as well as direct
flights to Israel.
With strength, confidence, and support we will share
in history in the making, a great march for Jews into
freedom. I pledge my help every step of the way.
Barbara joins me in sending best wishes for a fruitful
event. May God bless you and protect your brethren.
ag Breh
OEDB
Document No. 128521
122
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
3/31/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1990
10:30 AM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
FIRESTONE
GRAY
DeCAMP
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2, with a copy to my office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
NO COMMENT 4-2-90
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Document No. 128521
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
3/31/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1990
10:30 AM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
FIRESTONE
GRAY
DeCAMP
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2, with a copy to my office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
purcomments
PP
90 MAR 2 P2: 05
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant
March 30, 1990
1990 MAR 30 PM 6: 34
Draft two/a:passover
BRIEF REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
10:30 A.M.
Welcome to the White House. Today, we are marking Passover,
known as the "Festival of Freedom," a poignant occasion in a year
that has seen freedom's fires begin to flow burn all over the world -
light
- in Eastern Europe, in Central and South America, in Africa, and
even in the Soviet Union.
"Let my people go." Those were the words of Moses nearly
four thousand years ago, when the Israelites took their first
step on the march from captivity to freedom. All Americans share
in the solemn pride of millions of Jewish men and women
everywhere as they commemorate the Exodus. It was a journey of
courage and strength, toward the dream of a better tomorrow.
continued
Today, as well, people all throughout the world have begun
that
am epic journey -- a quest -- for a new life of liberty and
peace. We support them in their struggle for democracy. We
admire them for their strength of conviction. And we pray for
their success.
And as we remember the exodus of the Hebrew people, it is my
deep honor to welcome Vladimir Raiz to the United States after
eighteen years of waiting. 11 For nearly two decades of
darkness, you have been a brave symbol for all refuseniks. We
must not -- and we will not -- forget those who remain behind.
2
Vladimir and Karmella, may you enjoy many years of happiness
together in your new home in Israel.
I'd also like to welcome Natasha Stonov to the White
House. 11 I admire the courage and determination you and your
husband Leonid have shown through eleven long years of waiting.
You have become the voice of the refusenik community, and your
steadfast efforts have been invaluable to us as we strive to
convince the Soviet leadership to act on its promises.
I regret that another Passover is here with Leonid still in
the Soviet Union. I wish that he were here with you in America,
so that he too could experience the freedoms we enjoy. We ask
you comey a message
that you when you return to Leonid and all others who still await
freedom, you will convey this message from us: 11 They You are not
forgotten. 11
As long as one person remains unjustly denied exit
permission in the Soviet Union, we will continue our efforts. As
long as human rights are not routinely protected in the Soviet
Union, we will persist. Until that day, until all are free --
none can be truly free. 111
The Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel said, "Just as despair can
come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given
to one only by other human beings." Vladimir, you have given us
hope. For that we admire you, and together, we look forward to
the day when no nation interferes with the faith of any of its
people. Thank you, and God bless you.
# # #
Document No. 12852
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
2499
DATE:
3/31/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1990
10: 30 AM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
FIRESTONE
GRAY
DeCAMP
P
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2, with a copy to my office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
April 2, 1990
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
NSC clears the Presidential remarks for the Passover ceremony on April 4,
with changes marked.
15:20 B Scowcroft
Brenty 06
James W. Cicconi
CC: James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
18:14 to 30 MAR 31 P12: 57
Grant
March 30, 1990
1990 MAR 30 PM 6: 34
Draft two/a:passover
BRIEF REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
10:30 A.M.
Welcome to the White House. Today, we are marking Passover,
known as the "Festival of Freedom," a poignant occasion in a year
that has seen freedom's fires begin to burn all over the world -
- in Eastern Europe, in Central and South America, in Africa, and
even in the Soviet Union.
"Let my people go." Those were the words of Moses nearly
four thousand years ago, when the Israelites took their first
step on the march from captivity to freedom. All Americans share
in the solemn pride of millions of Jewish men and women
everywhere as they commemorate the Exodus. It was a journey of
courage and strength, toward the dream of a better tomorrow.
Today, as well, people all throughout the world have begun
an epic journey -- a quest -- for a new life of liberty and
peace. We support them in their struggle for democracy. We
admire them for their strength of conviction. And we pray for
their success.
And as we remember the exodus of the Hebrew people, it is my
deep honor to welcome Vladimir Raiz to the United States after
Fromp. 2
eighteen years of waiting. For nearly two decades of
darkness, you have been a brave symbol for all refuseniks.
We
must not -- and we will not -- forget those who remain behind.
We acknowledge and appland the dramatic changes that have taken
place in the Soriet Unim, making possible the emigration of many who have
long Sought toleave. But
2
Vladimir and Karmella, may you enjoy many years of happiness
together in your new home in Israel.
To
p.l
I'd also like to welcome Natasha Stonov to the White
House. 11 I admire the courage and determination you and your
husband Leonid have shown through eleven long years of waiting.
You have become the voice of the refusenik community, and your
steadfast efforts have been invaluable to us as we strive to
convince the Soviet leadership to act on its promises.
I regret that another Passover is here with Leonid still in
the Soviet Union. I wish that he were here with you in America,
so that he too could experience the freedoms we enjoy. We ask
that you when you return to Leonid and all others who still await
freedom, you will convey this message from us: 11 You are not
forgotten. 11
[AS As long as one person remains unjustly denied exit
permission in the Soviet Union, we will continue our efforts. As
Overkill
long as human rights are not routinely protected in the Soviet
Union, we will persist. Until that day, until all are free
none can be truly free.
The Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel said, "Just as despair can
come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given
to one only by other human beings." Vladimir, you have given us
hope. For that we admire you, and together, we look forward to
the day when no nation interferes with the faith of any of its
people. Thank you, and God bless you.
# # #
Document No. 12852
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
2499
1990 APR MAR PM 9A% 06
DATE:
3/31/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1990
10: 30 AM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
FIRESTONE
GRAY
DeCAMP
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2, with a copy to my office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
April 2, 1990
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
NSC clears the Presidential remarks for the Passover ceremony on April 4,
with changes marked.
B
Brent Scowcroft
James W. Cicconi
CC: James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant
March 30, 1990
1990 MAR 30 PM 6: 34
Draft two/a:passover
BRIEF REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
10:30 A.M.
Welcome to the White House. Today, we are marking Passover,
known as the "Festival of Freedom," a poignant occasion in a year
that has seen freedom's fires begin to burn all over the world -
- in Eastern Europe, in Central and South America, in Africa, and
even in the Soviet Union.
"Let my people go." Those were the words of Moses nearly
four thousand years ago, when the Israelites took their first
step on the march from captivity to freedom. All Americans share
in the solemn pride of millions of Jewish men and women
everywhere as they commemorate the Exodus. It was a journey of
courage and strength, toward the dream of a better tomorrow.
Today, as well, people all throughout the world have begun
an epic journey -- a quest -- for a new life of liberty and
peace. We support them in their struggle for democracy. We
admire them for their strength of conviction. And we pray for
their success.
And as we remember the exodus of the Hebrew people, it is my
deep honor to welcome Vladimir Raiz to the United States after
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eighteen years of waiting. For nearly two decades of
darkness, you have been a brave symbol for all refuseniks.
We
must not -- and we will not -- forget those who remain behind.
We acknowledge and appland the dramatic changes that have taken
place in the Soriet Union, making possible the emigration of many who have
long Sought toleave. But we
2
Vladimir and Karmella, may you enjoy many years of happiness
together in your new home in Israel.
To
6.1
I'd also like to welcome Natasha Stonov to the White
House. 11 I admire the courage and determination you and your
husband Leonid have shown through eleven long years of waiting.
You have become the voice of the refusenik community, and your
steadfast efforts have been invaluable to us as we strive to
convince the Soviet leadership to act on its promises.
I regret that another Passover is here with Leonid still in
the Soviet Union. I wish that he were here with you in America,
so that he too could experience the freedoms we enjoy. We ask
that you when you return to Leonid and all others who still await
freedom, you will convey this message from us: You are not
forgotten. 11
[AS As long as one person remains unjustly denied exit
permission in the Soviet Union, we will continue our efforts. As
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long as human rights are not routinely protected in the Soviet
Union, we will persist. Until that day, until all are free
none can be truly free.
The Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel said, "Just as despair can
come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given
to one only by other human beings. " Vladimir, you have given us
hope. For that we admire you, and together, we look forward to
the day when no nation interferes with the faith of any of its
people. Thank you, and God bless you.
# # #
Bobbie Kilberg
Grant
March 30, 1990
1990 MAR 30 PII 6: 34
Draft two/a:passover
BRIEF REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
10:30 A.M.
Welcome to the White House. Today, we are marking Passover,
known as the "Festival of Freedom," a poignant occasion in a year
that has seen freedom's fires begin to burn all over the world -
- in Eastern Europe, in Central and South America, in Africa, and
even in the Soviet Union.
"Let my people go." Those were the words of Moses nearly
four thousand years ago, when the Israelites took their first
step on the march from captivity to freedom. All Americans share
in the solemn pride of millions of Jewish men and women a NO children
everywhere as they commemorate the Exodus. It was a journey of
courage and strength, toward the dream of a better tomorrow.
Today, as well, people all throughout the world have begun
an epic journey -- a quest -- for a new life of liberty and
peace. We support them in their struggle for democracy. We
admire them for their strength of conviction. And we pray for
their success.
And as we remember the exodus of the Hebrew people, it is my
deep honor to welcome Vladimir Raiz to the United States after
From p. 2
eighteen years of waiting. For nearly two decades of
darkness, you have been a brave symbol for all refuseniks.
We
must not -- and we will not -- forget those who remain behind.
We acknowledge and appland the drametic changes that have taken
place in the Smet Unim, making possible the emigration of many who have
long Sought to leave. But
2 your chilDRaN
Vladimir and Karmella, may you enjoy many years of happiness
together in your new home in Israel.
To
6.1
I'd also like to welcome Natasha Stonov to the White
House. 11 I admire the courage and determination you and your
husband Leonid have shown through eleven long years of waiting.
You have become the voice of the refusenik community, and your
steadfast efforts have been invaluable to us as we strive to
convince the Soviet leadership to act on its promises.
I regret that another Passover is here with Leonid still in
the Soviet Union. I wish that he were here with you in America,
so that he too could experience the freedoms we enjoy. We ask
that you when you return to Leonid and all others who still await
freedom, you will convey this message from us: 11 You are not
forgotten. 11
[AS As long as one person remains unjustly denied exit
permission in the Soviet Union, we will continue our efforts. As
luerkill
long as human rights are not routinely protected in the Soviet
Union, we will persist. Until that day, until all are free
none can be truly free.
The Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel said, "Just as despair can
come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given
to one only by other human beings. " Vladimir, you have given us
hope. For that we admire you, and together, we look forward to
the day when no nation interferes with the faith of any of its
people. Thank you, and God bless you.
# # #
Document No. 128521
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
3/31/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
SUBJECT:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1990
10: 30 AM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
FIRESTONE
GRAY
DeCAMP
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122, x2930, no later than
4:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 2, with a copy to my office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
OK RuthCrall
for Sig Rogill
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant
March 30, 1990
1990 MAR 30 PM 6: 34
Draft two/a:passover
BRIEF REMARKS: PASSOVER CEREMONY
THE ROOSEVELT ROOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
10:30 A.M.
Welcome to the White House. Today, we are marking Passover,
known as the "Festival of Freedom," a poignant occasion in a year
that has seen freedom's fires begin to burn all over the world -
- in Eastern Europe, in Central and South America, in Africa, and
even in the Soviet Union.
"Let my people go." Those were the words of Moses nearly
four thousand years ago, when the Israelites took their first
step on the march from captivity to freedom. All Americans share
in the solemn pride of millions of Jewish men and women
everywhere as they commemorate the Exodus. It was a journey of
courage and strength, toward the dream of a better tomorrow.
Today, as well, people all throughout the world have begun
an epic journey -- a quest -- for a new life of liberty and
peace. We support them in their struggle for democracy. We
admire them for their strength of conviction. And we pray for
their success.
And as we remember the exodus of the Hebrew people, it is my
deep honor to welcome Vladimir Raiz to the United States after
eighteen years of waiting. 11 For nearly two decades of
darkness, you have been a brave symbol for all refuseniks. We
must not -- and we will not -- forget those who remain behind.
2
Vladimir and Karmella, may you enjoy many years of happiness
together in your new home in Israel.
I'd also like to welcome Natasha Stonov to the White
House. 11 I admire the courage and determination you and your
husband Leonid have shown through eleven long years of waiting.
You have become the voice of the refusenik community, and your
steadfast efforts have been invaluable to us as we strive to
convince the Soviet leadership to act on its promises.
I regret that another Passover is here with Leonid still in
the Soviet Union. I wish that he were here with you in America,
so that he too could experience the freedoms we enjoy. We ask
that you when you return to Leonid and all others who still await
freedom, you will convey this message from us: 11 You are not
forgotten. 11
As long as one person remains unjustly denied exit
permission in the Soviet Union, we will continue our efforts. As
long as human rights are not routinely protected in the Soviet
Union, we will persist. Until that day, until all are free --
none can be truly free. III
The Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel said, "Just as despair can
come to one only from other human beings, hope, too, can be given
to one only by other human beings." Vladimir, you have given us
hope. For that we admire you, and together, we look forward to
the day when no nation interferes with the faith of any of its
people. Thank you, and God bless you.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 4, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT CEREMONY FOR SIGNING OF PASSOVER MESSAGE
The Roosevelt Room
10:50 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Vice President, Mr. Secretary and
distinguished guests. Welcome to the White House. Today, we are
marking Passover, known as the "Festival of Freedom," a poignant
occasion in the year that has seen freedom's lights begin to glow all
over the world -- in Eastern Europe, in Central and South America, in
Africa, and even in the Soviet Union.
"Let my people go." Those were the words of Moses nearly
4,000 years ago, when the Israelites took the first step on the march
from captivity to freedom. All Americans share in the solemn pride
of millions of Jewish men, women and children everywhere as they
commemorate the Exodus. It was a journey of courage and strength,
toward the dream of a better tomorrow.
And today, as well, people all throughout the world have
continued that epic journey, a quest, for a new life of liberty and
peace. We support them in their struggle for democracy. We admire
them for the strength of conviction. And we pray for their success.
This is a special time of rejoicing for the more than
15,000 Soviet Jews who have made their way to Israel this year. We
are proud to have lent a helping hand, over the years, to make
possible the historic emigration, from the Soviet Union, of those who
have long sought to leave. The modern exodus is a great event for
all those who delight in human freedom. The United States has worked
hard to open up this lifeline. And we will continue to do everything
necessary to make it possible for Soviet Jews to get to Israel,
including continuing to press for direct and indirect flights. We
are glad that so many will celebrate the seder in Israel, and we're
going to keep working so that many more can join them.
As we remember the Exodus, it is my deep honor to welcome
Zev Raiz to the United States, after 18 years of waiting. Zev --
(Applause.) Zev and Karmella, may you and your children enjoy many
years of happiness together in your new home in Israel. For nearly
two decades of darkness, you've been a brave symbol for all
refuseniks. And we acknowledge and then applaud the dramatic changes
that have taken place in the Soviet Union, making possible the
emigration of many who have long sought to leave. But we must not --
and I can assure you, we will not forget those who are left behind.
And I'd also like to welcome Natasha Stonov to the White
House. I admire the courage and determination that you and Leonid,
your husband, have shown through 11 long years of waiting. You have
become the voice of the refusenik community, and your steadfast
efforts have been invaluable to us as we strive to convince the
Soviet leadership to act on its promises.
I regret that another Passover is here with Leonid still
in the Soviet Union. I wish that he were here with you in America,
so that he, too, could experience the freedoms we enjoy. And we ask
that you convey a message to Leonid and all others who still await
freedom: They are not forgotten.
The Nobel Laureate -- a friend to so many in this room --
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Elie Wiesel said, "Just as despair can come to one only from other
human beings, hope, too, can be given to one only by other human
beings.' Zev, you have given us hope. For that, we admire you. And
together, we look forward to the day when no nation interferes with
the faith of any of its people.
So thank you all for being here with us on this very
solemn and special occasion. And, once again, I rejoice in your
happiness, and we're so pleased you're here. And now I will sign
this. (Applause.)
END
10:59 A.M. EDT