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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 3, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND PRIME MINISTER MANLEY OF JAMAICA
UPON DEPARTURE
The South Portico
1:18 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Prime Minister and members of the
Jamaican delegation, thank you for coming to the White House. We are
pleased and, indeed, honored that you are with us here today.
It's been my pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley on this
first official visit to Washington. Columbus may have had something
going correct when he said in 1494 -- he called it "the fairest isle
that eyes hav beheld, speaking about Jamaica." And those of us who
have been there, and I'm included, understand exactly what
Christopher Columbus meant.
The United States and Jamaica enjoy a very close
relationship, and that's because we have so many bonds of friendship
and family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica their home, while
400,000 of your people have settled here in the United States. And I
think that's to the enrichment of both countries. Early in this
century, one Jamaican couple moved to this country, they raised a
son, told him to "do something with his life." Their son grew up to
be the man that both Jamaicans and Americans can be very proud of:
And I'm talking about our Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
General Colin Powell. I had a chance to discuss him behind his back
with the Prime Minister at lunch, and he assured me that Jamaicans
have that same high regard that we do for our Chairman.
In our meeting today, we not only renewed a friendship that
I value, but we expressed -- I had a chance to express to him the
total satisfaction that I feel about the cooperation between our
countries. We talked about some difficult problems -- the economic
and financial situation. The Prime Minister, no holds barred, told
me of some of the problems that he faces in terms of an external
debt. That was coupled with some news he gave me about the dynamic
growth in the Jamaican GNP. I commended his efforts to meet the
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification, and then again, he's been out front on the private
sector investment front. And I salute that, and told him SO.
The United States wants to help in these efforts, and I'm
afraid I cried on his shoulder a little about some budget limitations
that we face here in the United States. But we will continue to
support development and growth in Jamaica. And his neighbors that
share democratic traditions -- we explored the historic political
developments in the Caribbean and Latin America. I asked him for his
views about what was happening in Central America as well as the
Caribbean, and he shared them with me -- a very insightful
presentation.
I do appreciate his insights, and I very much appreciate
the role that Jamaica plays in regional affairs. We gave particular
applause to his efforts on behalf of democracy and economic reform.
I think we see eye to eye on the need for that to continue. I've
commissioned Secretary Brady and asked Secretary Eagleburger both to
undertake some specific assignments to see how much flexibility the
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United States can have in helping Jamaica in the ways that would
benefit their move towards more privatization, more economic growth,
and more to the benefit of all Jamaican people.
So we talked about some -- we touched on the subject of
cooperation in narco trafficking. Jamaica has been steadfast in
working with us, determined to cut down this trafficking. We want to
salute those individuals in Jamaica who are working in cooperation
with the United States on the war on drugs. The Jamaican efforts are
crucial, and we look forward to continued cooperation in this area.
So all in all, it was just the kind of visit that I, at
least, looked forward to -- a frank discussion between friends. We
also shared with the Prime Minister our global view of our relations
with the Soviet Union and our insight into developments in Eastern
Europe, knowing that though the way we handle these matters affect
countries here in the Caribbean and all around the world, Your
country's motto, sir, "Out of many, one people," and ours is "E
Pluribus Unum," which is pretty much the same thing.
So we have different people, one common aspiration, one
common goal -- and that's freedom. So let's not rest until all the
nations of our hemisphere enjoy the fruits of democracy and freedom.
I guess what I really want to say is, good luck, sir. I'm glad you
came our way.
PRIME MINISTER MANLEY: Mr. President and distinguished
members of the administration. I'd, first of all, like to thank you
very much for this invitation and for the marvelous hospitality,
courtesy which we've been received, and for the very interesting
discussions that this made possible.
I'd like to say to everybody that when the next winter
comes, if anybody has the slightest doubt about where they should go,
I refer them to the President of the United States quoting
Christopher Columbus. (Laughter.)
I might also say that I assured the President that we
Jamaicans regard General Colin Powell as perhaps our most
distinguished export, of whom we are very proud.
We had, as the President has said, extremely interesting
discussions, and very frank. We share your delight in the increasing
triumph of democracy all over the world. On the other hand, we have
been concerned that some of us who have been in the trenches of
democracy all along might get forgotten in the new excitement. But I
am very confident from things that we had observed in President
Bush's administration and from our talks today, that you do not
intend to divert from our immense needs, but rather to seek new ways
of helping new friends, you might say, new members of the family of
democracy.
I must also say that we have been very impressed with the
feeling that the President has a genuine interest in this hemisphere
outside of North America. We really have felt his personal interest
in the Caribbean, Central America and Latin America. And I must say,
Mr. President, that even though we argue strongly not to divert
resources from us, but equally realize that the United States is
under tremendous pressure -- has tremendous problems of its
responsibilities all over the world.
And I think that to me, the most interesting and
constructive single thing that came out of these talks is that we
feel that when you look at debt -- when you look at problems of
capital formation, where do we get the capital to sustain economic
development in a country like Jamaica, that we can't so much try to
find new money to throw at the problem; but what we have to do is to
use our ingenuity, use our sheer brains and imagination to find ways
that take resources that are there and put them to work.
And it has been a great source of encouragement to me, Mr.
President, to feel that you and your administration are responsive to
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that. I think, together, if we just put our imagination to work, put
our brains to work, we can accomplish remarkable things. And as I
say, when next you plan to travel, Jamaica is there and within reach.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. God bless you and your
great country.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Just beautiful.
Thank you, sir. That was wonderful. (Applause.)
END
1:25 P.M. EDT
PRIME MINISTER MANLEY DEPARTURE / DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990 / 1:30 P.M.
MR. PRIME MINISTER, MEMBERS OF THE JAMAICAN
DELEGATION -- THANK YOU FOR COMING TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
WE ARE VERY PLEASED AND HONORED THAT YOU ARE HERE.
IT HAS BEEN A GREAT PLEASURE TO HOST PRIME MINISTER
MANLEY ON HIS FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO WASHINGTON. WHEN
COLUMBUS CAME ASHORE ON JAMAICA IN 1494, HE CALLED IT
"THE FAIREST ISLE THAT EYES HAVE BEHELD."
- 2 -
AND IN 1983, I SAW ON MY OWN VISIT THAT THE REPUTATION
FOR THE NATURAL CHARM OF BOTH THE JAMAICAN PEOPLE AND
THEIR LAND REMAINS WELL-DESERVED.
THE UNITED STATES AND JAMAICA ENJOY VERY CLOSE
RELATIONS, AS BEFITS TWO NATIONS WHO SHARE so MANY
BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND FAMILY. SOME 5,000 AMERICANS
HAVE MADE JAMAICA THEIR HOME, WHILE 400,000 OF YOUR
PEOPLE HAVE SETTLED HERE, TO THE ENRICHMENT OF US
ALL.
- 3 -
EARLY IN THIS CENTURY, ONE JAMAICAN COUPLE MOVED TO
THIS COUNTRY, RAISED A SON, AND TOLD HIM TO "DO
SOMETHING WITH HIS LIFE." THEIR SON GREW UP TO BE A
MAN OF WHOM BOTH JAMAICANS AND AMERICANS CAN BE VERY
PROUD: CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF, GENERAL
COLIN POWELL. 111
IN OUR MEETING TODAY, THE PRIME MINISTER AND I
RENEWED OUR FRIENDSHIP AND EXPRESSED OUR SATISFACTION
IN THE CLOSE COOPERATION BETWEEN OUR COUNTRIES.
- 4 -
WE DISCUSSED JAMAICA'S ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL
SITUATION, AND THE PRIME MINISTER DESCRIBED THE
SERIOUSNESS OF HIS COUNTRY'S LARGE EXTERNAL DEBT. I
COMMEND HIS GOVERNMENT'S COURAGEOUS EFFORTS TO MEET
JAMAICA'S DIFFICULT ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL
CHALLENGES THROUGH DIVERSIFICATION AND PRIVATE-SECTOR
INVESTMENT.
- 5 -
THE UNITED STATES WANTS TO BE HELPFUL IN THOSE EFFORTS,
AND, WITHIN OUR OWN BUDGET LIMITATIONS, WE WILL
CONTINUE TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH IN JAMAICA.
As NEIGHBORS SHARING DEMOCRATIC TRADITIONS, WE
EXPLORED THE HISTORIC POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE
CARIBBEAN AND LATIN AMERICA. I DEEPLY APPRECIATE PRIME
MINISTER MANLEY'S INSIGHTS AND THE POSITIVE ROLE
JAMAICA HAS PLAYED IN REGIONAL AFFAIRS.
- 6 -
I PARTICULARLY APPLAUD HIS EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF
DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMIC REFORM. IT WAS SIMON BOLIVAR,
WRITING FROM JAMAICA IN 1815, WHO SAID, "A PEOPLE THAT
LOVES FREEDOM WILL IN THE END BE FREE." WITH A NEW
TIDE OF FREEDOM SWEEPING THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE, WE
BOTH HOPE FOR DEMOCRATIC AND PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS To THE
PROBLEMS OF THE CARIBBEAN AND ELSEWHERE IN LATIN
AMERICA.
- 9 -
I WISH YOU AND THE PEOPLE OF JAMAICA ALL THE BEST AND
LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU AS TOGETHER, WE FACE
THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE. THANK YOU.
#
#
#
Document No. 136378 SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 5/1/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
Rogers
CICCONI
Winston
DEMAREST
Punkerton
FITZWATER
Boskin
GRAY
Bennett
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
9E 80 / MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1990 MAY - I AM 11: 16
May 1, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON cw
FROM:
EDWARD E. McNALLY WW
SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER
I. SUMMARY
Attached is draft remarks for the departure ceremony
for Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley.
II. DISCUSSION
On Thursday, May 3, 1990, you will exchange statements
with Prime Minister Manley at the conclusion on his official
visit. The statements will be read in front of the South Portico
at 1:15 p.m. The remarks are 5 minutes and will be on cards.
McNally/Simon
May 1, 1990
Draft Three (B:JAMAICA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Jamaican delegation --
thank you for coming to the White House. We are very pleased and
honored that you are here.
It has been a great pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley
on his first official visit to Washington. When Columbus came
ashore on Jamaica in 1494, he called it "the fairest isle that
eyes have beheld." And in 1983, I saw on my own visit that the
reputation for the natural charm of both the Jamaican people and
their land remains well-deserved.
The United States and Jamaica enjoy very close relations, as
befits two nations who share so many bonds of friendship and
family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica their home, while
400,000 of your people have settled here, to the enrichment of us
all. 11 Early in this century, one Jamaican couple moved to
this country, raised a son, and told him to "do something with
his life.' Their son grew up to be a man of whom both Jamaicans
and Americans can be very proud: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, General Colin Powell. III
In our meeting today, the Prime Minister and I renewed our
friendship and expressed our satisfaction in the close
cooperation between our countries. We discussed Jamaica's
economic and financial situation, and the Prime Minister
described the seriousness of his country's large external debt.
2
I commend his government's courageous efforts to meet Jamaica's
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification and private-sector investment. The United States
wants to be helpful in those efforts, and, within our own budget
limitations, we will continue to support development and growth
in Jamaica.
As neighbors sharing democratic traditions, we explored the
historic political developments in the Caribbean and Latin
America. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Manley's insights
and the positive role Jamaica has played in regional affairs. I
particularly applaud his efforts on behalf of democracy and
economic reform. It was Simon Bolivar, writing from Jamaica in
1815, who said, "A people that loves freedom will in the end be
free." With a new tide of freedom sweeping the Western
Hemisphere, we both hope for democratic and peaceful solutions to
the problems of the Caribbean and elsewhere in Latin America.
We discussed bilateral cooperation in combatting narcotics
trafficking. And we want to salute our partners in Jamaica who
are working in cooperation with the U.S. in the war on drugs.
The Jamaican government's efforts are crucial, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in this area.
Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your visit. You have
shown us friendship, and you have shown leadership in the cause
of democracy and economic progress. I could not help but notice
that your country's motto -- "Out of many, one people, -- is
essentially the same as ours: "E Pluribus Unum." And so it
3
could be for the entire Western Hemisphere. Many different
people, but one common aspiration, one common goal: freedom. So
let us not rest until all the nations of our hemisphere enjoy the
fruits of democracy and freedom. I wish you and the people of
Jamaica all the best and look forward to working with you as
together, we face the challenges of the future. Thank you.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 1, 1990
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON cw
FROM:
EDWARD E. McNALLY WW
SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER
I. SUMMARY
Attached is draft remarks for the departure ceremony
for Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley.
II. DISCUSSION
On Thursday, May 3, 1990, you will exchange statements
with Prime Minister Manley at the conclusion on his official
visit. The statements will be read in front of the South Portico
at 1:15 p.m. The remarks are 5 minutes and will be on cards.
11 : 114 MARE IE 06
McNally/Simon
May 1, 1990
Draft Three (B:JAMAICA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Jamaican delegation --
thank you for coming to the White House. We are very pleased and
honored that you are here.
It has been a great pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley
on his first official visit to Washington. When Columbus came
ashore on Jamaica in 1494, he called it "the fairest isle that
eyes have beheld." And in 1983, I saw on my own visit that the
reputation for the natural charm of both the Jamaican people and
their land remains well-deserved.
The United States and Jamaica enjoy very close relations, as
befits two nations who share so many bonds of friendship and
family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica their home, while
400,000 of your people have settled here, to the enrichment of us
all. 11 Early in this century, one Jamaican couple moved to
this country, raised a son, and told him to "do something with
his life.' Their son grew up to be a man of whom both Jamaicans
and Americans can be very proud: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, General Colin Powell. III
In our meeting today, the Prime Minister and I renewed our
friendship and expressed our satisfaction in the close
cooperation between our countries. We discussed Jamaica's
economic and financial situation, and the Prime Minister
described the seriousness of his country's large external debt.
2
I commend his government's courageous efforts to meet Jamaica's
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification and private-sector investment. The United States
wants to be helpful in those efforts, and, within our own budget
limitations, we will continue to support development and growth
in Jamaica.
As neighbors sharing democratic traditions, we explored the
historic political developments in the Caribbean and Latin
America. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Manley's insights
and the positive role Jamaica has played in regional affairs. I
particularly applaud his efforts on behalf of democracy and
economic reform. It was Simon Bolivar, writing from Jamaica in
1815, who said, "A people that loves freedom will in the end be
free." With a new tide of freedom sweeping the Western
Hemisphere, we both hope for democratic and peaceful solutions to
the problems of the Caribbean and elsewhere in Latin America.
We discussed bilateral cooperation in combatting narcotics
trafficking. And we want to salute our partners in Jamaica who
are working in cooperation with the U.S. in the war on drugs.
The Jamaican government's efforts are crucial, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in this area.
Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your visit. You have
shown us friendship, and you have shown leadership in the cause
of democracy and economic progress. I could not help but notice
that your country's motto -- "Out of many, one people,' -- is
essentially the same as ours: "E Pluribus Unum." And SO it
3
could be for the entire Western Hemisphere. Many different
people, but one common aspiration, one common goal: freedom. So
let us not rest until all the nations of our hemisphere enjoy the
fruits of democracy and freedom. I wish you and the people of
Jamaica all the best and look forward to working with you as
together, we face the challenges of the future. Thank you.
#
#
#
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/27/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 12:00 NOON 4/30/90
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
Rogers
CICCONI
Winston
DEMAREST
Pinkerton
FITZWATER
Boskin
GRAY
>
Bennett
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston's office with a copy to my office by 12:00 NOON, MONDAY,
APRIL 30, 1990. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
TO: Jim Cicconi
The NSC concurs with changes noted in the text of the statement.
Brent Reter for Regates IE MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
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Draft Two (B:JAMAICA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Jamaican delegation --
thank you for coming to the White House. We are very pleased and
honored that you are here.
It has been a great pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley
on his first official visit to Washington. When Columbus came
ashore on Jamaica in 1494, he called it "the fairest isle that
eyes have beheld." And in 1983, I saw on my own visit that the
reputation for the natural charm of both the Jamaican people and
their land remains well-deserved.
The United States and Jamaica Gave enjoyed very close
relations, as befits two nations who share so many bonds of
friendship and family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica
their home, while 400,000 of your people have settled here, to
the enrichment of us all. 11 Early in this century, one
Jamaican couple moved to this country, raised a son, and told him
to "do something with his life." Their son grew up to be a man
of whom both Jamaicans and Americans can be very proud: Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell. III
In our meeting today, the Prime Minister and I renewed our
friendship and expressed our satisfaction in the close
cooperation between our countries. We discussed Jamaica's
economic and financial situation, and the Prime Minister
described the seriousness of his country's large external debt.
2
I commend his government's courageous efforts to meet Jamaica's
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification and private-sector investment. The United States
wants to be helpful in those efforts, and, within our own budget
limitations, we will continue to support development and growth
in Jamaica.
As neighbors sharing democratic traditions, we explored the
historic political developments in the Caribbean and Latin
America. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Manley's insights
and the positive role Jamaica has played in regional affairs.
I
EFFORTS ON BEHRLF of DEMOCRACY AND
particularly applaud his leadership in the struggle for political
Bonomu REFORM.
freedom and respect for human rights It was Simon Bolivar,
writing from Jamaica in 1815, who said, "A people that loves
freedom will in the end be free." With a new tide of freedom
sweeping the Western Hemisphere, we both hope for democratic and
peaceful solutions to the problems of the Caribbean and elsewhere
in Latin America.
We discussed bilateral cooperation in combatting narcotics
trafficking. And we want to salute our partners in Jamaica who
are working in cooperation with the U.S. in the war on drugs.
The Jamaican government's efforts are crucial, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in this area.
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Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your visit. You are a
SHOWN us BRIENDSHIP, AND You HAVE SHOWN CEROERSHIP IN THE cause
close and good friend of the United States a leader dedicated
of semocracy AND ECONOMIC ADUANCE. progress.
to freedom, democracy, and peace and a trusted ally. I could
not help but notice that your country's motto -- "Out of many,
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Unum." And so it could be for the entire Western Hemisphere.
Many different people, but one common aspiration, one common
goal: freedom. So let us not rest until all the nations of our
hemisphere enjoy the fruits of democracy and freedom. I wish you
and the people of Jamaica all the best and look forward to
working with you as together, we face the challenges of the
future. Thank you.
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Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
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Draft Two (B:JAMAICA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Jamaican delegation --
thank you for coming to the White House. We are very pleased and
honored that you are here.
It has been a great pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley
on his first official visit to Washington. When Columbus came
ashore on Jamaica in 1494, he called it "the fairest isle that
eyes have beheld." And in 1983, I saw on my own visit that the
reputation for the natural charm of both the Jamaican people and
their land remains well-deserved.
The United States and Jamaica have enjoyed very close
relations, as befits two nations who share so many bonds of
friendship and family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica
their home, while 400,000 of your people have settled here, to
the enrichment of us all. Early in this century, one
Jamaican couple moved to this country, raised a son, and told him
to "do something with his life." Their son grew up to be a man
of whom both Jamaicans and Americans can be very proud: Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell. \\\
In our meeting today, the Prime Minister and I renewed our
friendship and expressed our satisfaction in the close
cooperation between our countries. We discussed Jamaica's
economic and financial situation, and the Prime Minister
described the seriousness of his country's large external debt.
2
I commend his government's courageous efforts to meet Jamaica's
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification and private-sector investment. The United States
wants to be helpful in those efforts, and, within our own budget
limitations, we will continue to support development and growth
in Jamaica.
As neighbors sharing democratic traditions, we explored the
historic political developments in the Caribbean and Latin
America. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Manley's insights
and the positive role Jamaica has played in regional affairs. I
particularly applaud his leadership in the struggle for political
freedom and respect for human rights. It was Simon Bolivar,
writing from Jamaica in 1815, who said, "A people that loves
freedom will in the end be free." With a new tide of freedom
sweeping the Western Hemisphere, we both hope for democratic and
peaceful solutions to the problems of the Caribbean and elsewhere
in Latin America.
We discussed bilateral cooperation in combatting narcotics
trafficking. And we want to salute our partners in Jamaica who
are working in cooperation with the U.S. in the war on drugs.
The Jamaican government's efforts are crucial, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in this area.
Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your visit. You are a
close and good friend of the United States -- a leader dedicated
to freedom, democracy, and peace -- and a trusted ally. I could
not help but notice that your country's motto -- "Out of many,
3
one people," -- is essentially the same as ours: "E Pluribus
Unum." And so it could be for the entire Western Hemisphere.
Many different people, but one common aspiration, one common
goal: freedom. So let us not rest until all the nations of our
hemisphere enjoy the fruits of democracy and freedom. I wish you
and the people of Jamaica all the best and look forward to
working with you as together, we face the challenges of the
future. Thank you.
#
#
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WASHINGTON
April 30, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure Statement for
P.M. Manley
We have reviewed the attached draft and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: James W. Cicconi
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ACTION FYI
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NEWMAN
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PORTER
DARMAN
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BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
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DEMAREST
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Winston's office with a copy to my office by 12:00 NOON, MONDAY,
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James W. Cicconi
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and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
Apr - 49902APR 29901 1: 50
Draft Two (B:JAMAICA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Jamaican delegation --
thank you for coming to the White House. We are very pleased and
honored that you are here.
It has been a great pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley
on his first official visit to Washington. When Columbus came
ashore on Jamaica in 1494, he called it "the fairest isle that
eyes have beheld." And in 1983, I saw on my own visit that the
reputation for the natural charm of both the Jamaican people and
their land remains well-deserved.
The United States and Jamaica have enjoyed very close
relations, as befits two nations who share so many bonds of
friendship and family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica
their home, while 400,000 of your people have settled here, to
the enrichment of us all. Early in this century, one
Jamaican couple moved to this country, raised a son, and told him
to "do something with his life." Their son grew up to be a man
of whom both Jamaicans and Americans can be very proud: Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell.
In our meeting today, the Prime Minister and I renewed our
friendship and expressed our satisfaction in the close
cooperation between our countries. We discussed Jamaica's
economic and financial situation, and the Prime Minister
described the seriousness of his country's large external debt.
2
I commend his government's courageous efforts to meet Jamaica's
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification and private-sector investment. The United States
wants to be helpful in those efforts, and, within our own budget
limitations, we will continue to support development and growth
in Jamaica.
As neighbors sharing democratic traditions, we explored the
historic political developments in the Caribbean and Latin
America. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Manley's insights
and the positive role Jamaica has played in regional affairs. I
particularly applaud his leadership in the struggle for political
freedom and respect for human rights. It was Simon Bolivar,
writing from Jamaica in 1815, who said, "A people that loves
freedom will in the end be free." With a new tide of freedom
sweeping the Western Hemisphere, we both hope for democratic and
peaceful solutions to the problems of the Caribbean and elsewhere
in Latin America.
We discussed bilateral cooperation in combatting narcotics
trafficking. And we want to salute our partners in Jamaica who
are working in cooperation with the U.S. in the war on drugs.
The Jamaican government's efforts are crucial, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in this area.
Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your visit. You are a
close and good friend of the United States -- a leader dedicated
to freedom, democracy, and peace -- and a trusted ally. I could
not help but notice that your country's motto -- "Out of many,
3
one people," -- is essentially the same as ours: "E Pluribus
Unum." And so it could be for the entire Western Hemisphere.
Many different people, but one common aspiration, one common
goal: freedom. So let us not rest until all the nations of our
hemisphere enjoy the fruits of democracy and freedom. I wish you
and the people of Jamaica all the best and look forward to
working with you as together, we face the challenges of the
future. Thank you.
#
#
#
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DATE: 4/27/90
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
Rogens
CICCONI
Winston
DEMAREST
Pinkerton
FITZWATER
Boskin
GRAY
Bennett
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston's office with a copy to my office by 12:00 NOON, MONDAY,
APRIL 30, 1990. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
s/o comment
James W. Cicconi
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and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
April9902APR 299011 1: 50
Draft Two (B:JAMAICA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Jamaican delegation --
thank you for coming to the White House. We are very pleased and
honored that you are here.
It has been a great pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley
on his first official visit to Washington. When Columbus came
ashore on Jamaica in 1494, he called it "the fairest isle that
eyes have beheld." And in 1983, I saw on my own visit that the
reputation for the natural charm of both the Jamaican people and
their land remains well-deserved.
The United States and Jamaica have enjoyed very close
relations, as befits two nations who share so many bonds of
friendship and family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica
their home, while 400,000 of your people have settled here, to
the enrichment of us all. \\ Early in this century, one
Jamaican couple moved to this country, raised a son, and told him
to "do something with his life." Their son grew up to be a man
of whom both Jamaicans and Americans can be very proud: Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell.
In our meeting today, the Prime Minister and I renewed our
friendship and expressed our satisfaction in the close
cooperation between our countries. We discussed Jamaica's
economic and financial situation, and the Prime Minister
described the seriousness of his country's large external debt.
2
I commend his government's courageous efforts to meet Jamaica's
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification and private-sector investment. The United States
wants to be helpful in those efforts, and, within our own budget
limitations, we will continue to support development and growth
in Jamaica.
As neighbors sharing democratic traditions, we explored the
historic political developments in the Caribbean and Latin
America. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Manley's insights
and the positive role Jamaica has played in regional affairs. I
particularly applaud his leadership in the struggle for political
freedom and respect for human rights. It was Simon Bolivar,
writing from Jamaica in 1815, who said, "A people that loves
freedom will in the end be free." With a new tide of freedom
sweeping the Western Hemisphere, we both hope for democratic and
peaceful solutions to the problems of the Caribbean and elsewhere
in Latin America.
We discussed bilateral cooperation in combatting narcotics
trafficking. And we want to salute our partners in Jamaica who
are working in cooperation with the U.S. in the war on drugs.
The Jamaican government's efforts are crucial, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in this area.
Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your visit. You are a
close and good friend of the United States -- a leader dedicated
to freedom, democracy, and peace -- and a trusted ally. I could
not help but notice that your country's motto -- "Out of many,
3
one people," -- is essentially the same as ours: "E Pluribus
Unum." And so it could be for the entire Western Hemisphere.
Many different people, but one common aspiration, one common
goal: freedom. So let us not rest until all the nations of our
hemisphere enjoy the fruits of democracy and freedom. I wish you
and the people of Jamaica all the best and look forward to
working with you as together, we face the challenges of the
future. Thank you.
#
#
#
McNally/Simon
April 27, 1990
Draft Two (B:JAMAICA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Jamaican delegation --
thank you for coming to the White House. We are very pleased and
honored that you are here.
It has been a great pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley
on his first official visit to Washington. When Columbus came
ashore on Jamaica in 1494, he called it "the fairest isle that
eyes have beheld." And in 1983, I saw on my own visit that the
reputation for the natural charm of both the Jamaican people and
their land remains well-deserved.
The United States and Jamaica have enjoyed very close
relations, as befits two nations who share so many bonds of
friendship and family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica
their home, while 400,000 of your people have settled here, to
the enrichment of us all. \\ Early in this century, one
Jamaican couple moved to this country, raised a son, and told him
to "do something with his life." Their son grew up to be a man
of whom both Jamaicans and Americans can be very proud: Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell. \\\
In our meeting today, the Prime Minister and I renewed our
friendship and expressed our satisfaction in the close
cooperation between our countries. We discussed Jamaica's
economic and financial situation, and the Prime Minister
described the seriousness of his country's large external debt.
2
I commend his government's courageous efforts to meet Jamaica's
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification and private-sector investment. The United States.
wants to be helpful in those efforts, and, within our own budget
limitations, we will continue to support development and growth
in Jamaica.
As neighbors sharing democratic traditions, we explored the
historic political developments in the Caribbean and Latin
America. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Manley's insights
and the positive role Jamaica has played in regional affairs. I
particularly applaud his leadership in the struggle for political
freedom and respect for human rights. It was Simon Bolivar,
writing from Jamaica in 1815, who said, "A people that loves
freedom will in the end be free." With a new tide of freedom
sweeping the Western Hemisphere, we both hope for democratic and
peaceful solutions to the problems of the Caribbean and elsewhere
in Latin America.
We discussed bilateral cooperation in combatting narcotics
trafficking. And we want to salute our partners in Jamaica who
are working in cooperation with the U.S. in the war on drugs.
The Jamaican government's efforts are crucial, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in this area.
Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your visit. You are a
close and good friend of the United States -- a leader dedicated
to freedom, democracy, and peace -- and a trusted ally. I could
not help but notice that your country's motto -- "Out of many,
3
one people, " -- is essentially the same as ours: "E Pluribus
Unum." And so it could be for the entire Western Hemisphere.
Many different people, but one common aspiration, one common
goal: freedom. So let us not rest until all the nations of our
hemisphere enjoy the fruits of democracy and freedom. I wish you
and the people of Jamaica all the best and look forward to
working with you as together, we face the challenges of the
future. Thank you.
#
#
#
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SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
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Winston
DEMAREST
Pinkerton
FITZWATER
Boskin
GRAY
Bennett
HAGIN
REMARKS:
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Winston's office with a copy to my office by 12:00 NOON, MONDAY,
APRIL 30, 1990. Thank you.
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and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
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DARMAN
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CICCONI
Winston
DEMAREST
Pinkerton
FITZWATER
Boskin
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REMARKS:
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APRIL 30, 1990. Thank you.
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OK
IS :6v 0E MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
April9902APR 299011 1: 50
Draft Two (B:JAMAICA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Jamaican delegation --
thank you for coming to the White House. We are very pleased and
honored that you are here.
It has been a great pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley
on his first official visit to Washington. When Columbus came
ashore on Jamaica in 1494, he called it "the fairest isle that
eyes have beheld." And in 1983, I saw on my own visit that the
reputation for the natural charm of both the Jamaican people and
their land remains well-deserved.
The United States and Jamaica have enjoyed very close
relations, as befits two nations who share so many bonds of
friendship and family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica
their home, while 400,000 of your people have settled here, to
the enrichment of us all. Early in this century, one
Jamaican couple moved to this country, raised a son, and told him
to "do something with his life." Their son grew up to be a man
of whom both Jamaicans and Americans can be very proud: Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell.
In our meeting today, the Prime Minister and I renewed our
friendship and expressed our satisfaction in the close
cooperation between our countries. We discussed Jamaica's
economic and financial situation, and the Prime Minister
described the seriousness of his country's large external debt.
2
I commend his government's courageous efforts to meet Jamaica's
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification and private-sector investment. The United States
wants to be helpful in those efforts, and, within our own budget
limitations, we will continue to support development and growth
in Jamaica.
As neighbors sharing democratic traditions, we explored the
historic political developments in the Caribbean and Latin
America. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Manley's insights
and the positive role Jamaica has played in regional affairs. I
particularly applaud his leadership in the struggle for political
freedom and respect for human rights. It was Simon Bolivar,
writing from Jamaica in 1815, who said, "A people that loves
freedom will in the end be free." With a new tide of freedom
sweeping the Western Hemisphere, we both hope for democratic and
peaceful solutions to the problems of the Caribbean and elsewhere
in Latin America.
We discussed bilateral cooperation in combatting narcotics
trafficking. And we want to salute our partners in Jamaica who
are working in cooperation with the U.S. in the war on drugs.
The Jamaican government's efforts are crucial, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in this area.
Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your visit. You are a
close and good friend of the United States -- a leader dedicated
to freedom, democracy, and peace -- and a trusted ally. I could
not help but notice that your country's motto -- "Out of many,
3
one people," -- is essentially the same as ours: "E Pluribus
Unum." And so it could be for the entire Western Hemisphere.
Many different people, but one common aspiration, one common
goal: freedom. So let us not rest until all the nations of our
hemisphere enjoy the fruits of democracy and freedom. I wish you
and the people of Jamaica all the best and look forward to
working with you as together, we face the challenges of the
future. Thank you.
#
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NEWMAN
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PORTER
DARMAN
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CARD
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Winston
DEMAREST
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REMARKS:
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06
James W. Cicconi
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and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
prilggo2APR 29901 1: 50
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Jamaican delegation --
thank you for coming to the White House. We are very pleased and
honored that you are here.
It has been a great pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley
on his first official visit to Washington. When Columbus came
ashore on Jamaica in 1494, he called it "the fairest isle that
eyes have beheld." And in 1983, I saw on my own visit that the
reputation for the natural charm of both the Jamaican people and
their land remains well-deserved.
The United States and Jamaica have enjoyed very close
relations, as befits two nations who share so many bonds of
friendship and family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica
their home, while 400,000 of your people have settled here, to
the enrichment of us all. \\ Early in this century, one
Jamaican couple moved to this country, raised a son, and told him
to "do something with his life." Their son grew up to be a man
of whom both Jamaicans and Americans can be very proud: Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell.
In our meeting today, the Prime Minister and I renewed our
friendship and expressed our satisfaction in the close
cooperation between our countries. We discussed Jamaica's
economic and financial situation, and the Prime Minister
described the seriousness of his country's large external debt.
2
I commend his government's courageous efforts to meet Jamaica's
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification and private-sector investment. The United States
wants to be helpful in those efforts, and, within our own budget
limitations, we will continue to support development and growth
in Jamaica.
As neighbors sharing democratic traditions, we explored the
historic political developments in the Caribbean and Latin
America. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Manley's insights
and the positive role Jamaica has played in regional affairs. I
particularly applaud his leadership in the struggle for political
freedom and respect for human rights. It was Simon Bolivar,
writing from Jamaica in 1815, who said, "A people that loves
freedom will in the end be free." With a new tide of freedom
sweeping the Western Hemisphere, we both hope for democratic and
peaceful solutions to the problems of the Caribbean and elsewhere
in Latin America.
We discussed bilateral cooperation in combatting narcotics,
trafficking. And we want to salute our partners in Jamaica who
are working in cooperation with the U.S. in the war on drugs.
The Jamaican government's efforts are crucial, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in this area.
Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your visit. You are a
close and good friend of the United States a leader dedicated
to freedom, democracy, and peace -- and a trusted ally. I could
not help but notice that your country's motto -- "Out of many,
3
one people," -- is essentially the same as ours: "E Pluribus
Unum." And so it could be for the entire Western Hemisphere.
Many different people, but one common aspiration, one common
goal: freedom. So let us not rest until all the nations of our
hemisphere enjoy the fruits of democracy and freedom. I wish you
and the people of Jamaica all the best and look forward to
working with you as together, we face the challenges of the
future. Thank you.
#
#
#
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DATE: 4/27/90
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
Rogens
CICCONI
Winston
DEMAREST
Pinkerton
FITZWATER
Boskin
GRAY
Bennett
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston's office with a copy to my office by 12:00 NOON, MONDAY,
APRIL 30, 1990. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
This is well mitters
22:29 0E MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
April9902APR 29901 1: 50
Draft Two (B:JAMAICA)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: P.M. MANLEY
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE, SOUTH PORTICO
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1990, 1:30 P.M.
Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Jamaican delegation --
thank you for coming to the White House. We are very pleased and
honored that you are here.
It has been a great pleasure to host Prime Minister Manley
on his first official visit to Washington. When Columbus came
ashore on Jamaica in 1494, he called it "the fairest isle that
eyes have beheld." And in 1983, I saw on my own visit that the
reputation for the natural charm of both the Jamaican people and
their land remains well-deserved.
The United States and Jamaica have enjoyed very close
relations, as befits two nations who share so many bonds of
friendship and family. Some 5,000 Americans have made Jamaica
their home, while 400,000 of your people have settled here, to
the enrichment of us all. Early in this century, one
Jamaican couple moved to this country, raised a son, and told him
to "do something with his life." Their son grew up to be a man
of whom both Jamaicans and Americans can be very proud: Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell.
In our meeting today, the Prime Minister and I renewed our
friendship and expressed our satisfaction in the close
cooperation between our countries. We discussed Jamaica's
economic and financial situation, and the Prime Minister
described the seriousness of his country's large external debt.
2
I commend his government's courageous efforts to meet Jamaica's
difficult economic and developmental challenges through
diversification and private-sector investment. The United States
wants to be helpful in those efforts, and, within our own budget
limitations, we will continue to support development and growth
in Jamaica.
As neighbors sharing democratic traditions, we explored the
historic political developments in the Caribbean and Latin
America. I deeply appreciate Prime Minister Manley's insights
and the positive role Jamaica has played in regional affairs. I
particularly applaud his leadership in the struggle for political
freedom and respect for human rights. It was Simon Bolivar,
writing from Jamaica in 1815, who said, "A people that loves
freedom will in the end be free." With a new tide of freedom
sweeping the Western Hemisphere, we both hope for democratic and
peaceful solutions to the problems of the Caribbean and elsewhere
in Latin America.
We discussed bilateral cooperation in combatting narcotics
trafficking. And we want to salute our partners in Jamaica who
are working in cooperation with the U.S. in the war on drugs.
The Jamaican government's efforts are crucial, and we look
forward to continued cooperation in this area.
Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your visit. You are a
close and good friend of the United States -- a leader dedicated
to freedom, democracy, and peace -- and a trusted ally. I could
not help but notice that your country's motto -- "Out of many,
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one people," -- is essentially the same as ours: "E Pluribus
Unum." And so it could be for the entire Western Hemisphere.
Many different people, but one common aspiration, one common
goal: freedom. So let us not rest until all the nations of our
hemisphere enjoy the fruits of democracy and freedom. I wish you
and the people of Jamaica all the best and look forward to
working with you as together, we face the challenges of the
future. Thank you.
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