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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 1, 1990
REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT
AND SOVIET PRESIDENT GORBACHEV
DURING SIGNING CEREMONY
The East Room
6:13 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: President Gorbachev, again, welcome to
the White House. Mr. President, you and I set a course six months
ago off the island nation of Malta. And at that time we agreed on an
agenda, much of which was completed for this week's summit. Of
course, our Malta agenda remains unfinished, but we've made great
progress in the last six months and in the last two days.
We're about to sign agreements concerning many areas of
vital interests to our countries and to the world, and to record
specific understandings in joint statments that are being published
today.
First, we'll sign a bilateral agreement that will, for
the first time, eliminate the great majority of the chemical weapons
that our countries have stockpiled over the years. And let this
landmark agreement quickly lead to a global ban on chemical weapons.
Secondly, we will be signing protocols on limiting
nuclear testing. After long, sometimes arduous negotiations, we both
agreed on unprecedented improvements for on-site verification of the
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
Third, we will sign a major new agreement that updates
and expands our 1973 agreement on the peaceful uses of atomic energy.
This new agreement provides for substantial U.S.-Soviet cooperation
in atomic energy research and civilian nuclear safety.
In addition, President Gorbachev and I are issuing a
joint statement recording major agreed provisions of a strategic arms
reduction treaty as well as a joint statement in which we agree to
future negotiations on nuclear and space arms designed to enhance
stability and reduce the risk of war.
We're also issuing a statement on the conventional armed
forces in Europe, committing us to intensive the pace of the Vienna
negotiations and to reach rapid agreement on all outstanding issues.
You see, we agree that a CFE treaty is an indispensable foundation
for the future of European security.
There are many other agreements the United States and the
Soviet Union are signing or announcing during this summit.
Agreements that represent hard work and a lasting achievement, not
just by our governments, but also for the peoples. For example, an
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering Strait.
This park will preserve the unique natural environmental and cultural
heritage of the Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia. Just as a
bridge of land once joined our two continents, so let a bridge of
hope now reach across the water to join our two peoples in this
spirit of peaceful cooperation.
In this same spirit, President Gorbachev and I will sign
an agreement that realizes our Malta objective of expanding
undergraduate exchanges by 1,000 students on both sides, allowing
more of our young people to experience firsthand each other's culture
MORE
- 2 -
and politics. To live as friends. And out of simple acts of
friendship, a profound revelation eventually arises the people of the
world have more in common than they have in conflict.
In just a few moments, Secretary of State Baker and
Foreign Minister Shevardnadze will also sign four important new
agreements concerning maritime boundaries, ocean studies, civil
aviation and a long-term grains agreement. Minister Shevardnadze and
Transportation Secretary Skinner will sign a fifth agreement on
maritime transportation. President Gorbachev and I are also signing
a commercial agreement and are looking forward to the passage of a
Soviet emigration law.
President Gorbachev, I am very gratified by what we've
accomplished over the last few days, and determined to build on this
solid foundation. The agreements we record today and those yet to
come will advance the cause of peace; agreements in the best
interests of both our nations and all nations.
Not long ago, some believe that the weight of history
condemned our two great countries, our two great peoples to permanent
confrontation. Well, you and I must challenge history, make new
strides, build a relationship of enduring cooperation.
We may not agree on everything, and indeed we don't agree
on everything, but we believe in one great truth: the world has
waited long enough; the Cold War must end. And SI today with
gratitude in my heart for all those on the Soviet side and the United
States side that worked so hard at all levels to bring these
agreements to fruition, I say let's renew our pledge and build a more
peaceful world. (Applause.)
PRESIDENT GORBACHEV: Mr. President, ladies and
gentlemen, comrades. First of all, I would like to thank President
George Bush for presenting so well the results of our work that we've
been doing over these days in Washington. So I have a problem. What
shall I talk about? (Laughter.) So I think that I will do some
thinking aloud in this context.
I would say that maybe this room has seen many important
events and many agreements signed, but I think that what is happening
now and what you have listed as the results of our work together
represents an event of momentous importance not only for our two
countries, but for the world.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt half a century ago spoke
of a world in which four essential freedoms will triumph: freedom of
speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.
And this ideal has not yet been attained in the world and it could
not be attained in the world of animosity and confrontation. And
therefore, while liberating the world from a fear, we are making
steps towards a new world. And this is the important work of our two
nations, of our two peoples.
What is very important, I think, is that we do not just
declare our commitment to moving toward a healthier international
environment, toward better international relations, toward a
nonviolent world. We are taking practical steps in that direction.
And what you have just listed and what we'll be signing during this
visit I think is a confirmation that both our declarations are right
and that they seek to justify the hopes of our peoples and that we're
also taking those practical steps. The important steps that we are
taking today illustrate the degree of agreement between our two
countries, despite the fact that -- and here I quite agree with you
-- that there are things on which we disagree and there are differing
views that we have on certain questions. But that area of
disagreement is being narrowed in the course of our work together.
What we will be signing I think is the best demonstration
that we are ready to participate at the level of our responsibility
in building a new civilization.
- 3 -
There are still many difficult challenges awaiting us.
It is evident that to dismantle that monumental artifact of the Cold
War, the accumulated arsenals of mutual destruction is not at all a
simple or even an entirely safe thing to do.
The slightest imbalance and due haste or lack of
equilibrium in this process may dangerously destabilize the overall
international situation. But I'm sure that if we take a balanced and
responsible approach, if we take into account the concerns and
positions of each other even when we disagree, if we do all that, I'm
sure that we will be able to move ahead more resolutely and more
vigorously.
Mr. President, you have just mentioned Malta. Mr.
President, I'm pleased to note that the turbulent developments of
recent months after Malta have not led us astray from the goal we set
together. So I believe that we have passed the first test.
Mr. President, let me reaffirm here something that I've
been saying to you during our one-on-one talks. We have had many
such talks during this summit, and I welcome this style of
negotiating. But let me reaffirm to both of our peoples that the
Soviet Union is committed to the objective set at Malta, completing
before the end of this year the preparation of the START treaty. I
believe that this goal is attainable even though it is difficult.
I also can confirm what you have said that we have agreed
during our talks that this year we will seek to sign a treaty at the
Vienna talks. And, of course, we believe that in that case that will
be the CSCE European Security summit meeting.
I believe that this is all possible as a result of the
efforts of both sides over the past few years, including the efforts
in which you, sir, have participated vigorously and actively and with
great foresight in order to expand our relationship and to build on
the capital of trust in our relations.
It would seem that I've said even more than I intended to
say. I think it means that I'm human in the sense that I'm
emotional. I would like to say that we've done a great deal in order
to assure the success, and I would like to congratulate our two
nations. And I would like also to shake your hand, Mr. President, so
that we congratulate each other. (Applause.)
END
6:37 P.M. EDT
Davis/Dooley
Title: Summit
90 MAY 31 P9: 16
Date: May 31, 1990
Draft: Six
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1, 5 p.m.
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
House, America's house, 11 our home H POTUS
Mister President -- you and I set a course six months ago,
off the island-nation of Malta. At that time, we agreed on an
agenda, much of which was completed for this week's Summit.
Of course, our Malta agenda remains unfinished; but we've made
great progress in the last six months\ -- and in the last two
days. Today, I am pleased to announce that our hard work is
paying off.
We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas of
vital interest to our countries and to the international
community, and to record specific bilateral understandings in
joint statements that are being published today.
*** First, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
for the first time, eliminate the great majority of the chemical
weapons our countries have stockpiled over the years. Let this
landmark agreement spark a worldwide discussion, leading to a
global ban on chemical weapons.
*** Second, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we both have at long last agreed on
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification of the
2
Threshold Test Ban Treaty
aceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
*** Third, we will sign a major new agreement that updates
and expands our 1973 agreement on the peaceful uses of atomic
energy. This new agreement provides for substantial U.S.-Soviet
cooperation in atomic energy research and civilian nuclear
safety. It will allow both of our countries to benefit from
joint research on the health and environmental effects of the
tragic Chernobyl accident.
In addition, President Gorbachev and I will initial a Joint
Statement on strategic arms reductions, recording our agreement
on major outstanding issues governing a START Treaty, ( (and a
Joint Statement in which we agree to future negotiations on
nuclear and space arms, designed to enhance stability and reduce
the risk of war. ) ) We are also issuing a statement on
Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, committing us to intensify
the pace of the Vienna negotiations and to reach rapid agreement
on all outstanding issues. We agree that a CFE Treaty is an
indispensable foundation for the future of European security.
There are many other agreements the United States and the
Soviet Union are signing or announcing during this summit --
agreements that represent hard work and lasting achievement --
not just by our governments, but also by private citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
3
tique natural environment am
ral heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia. Just as a bridge of
land once joined our two continents; so let a bridge of hope now
reach across the water to join our two peoples in the spirit of
peaceful cooperation.
In this same spirit, President Gorbachev and I will also
sign an agreement that realizes our Malta objective of expanding
undergraduate exchanges by 1,000 students on both sides. This
agreement will provide opportunities for American and Soviet
young people to experience first-hand each other's culture and
politics\
to live as friends. And out of simple acts of
friendship a profound revelation eventually arises: The people of
the world have more in common than they have in conflict.
In just a few moments, Secretary of State Baker and Foreign
Minister Shevardnadze will also sign three important new
agreements concerning maritime boundaries, ocean studies and
civil aviation. Minister Shevardnadze and Transportation
Secretary Skinner will sign a fourth agreement on maritime
transportation.
President Gorbachev, I am very gratified by what we have
accomplished over the last few days -- and determined to build on
this solid foundation. The agreements we record today, and those
yet to come, will advance the cause of peace; agreements in the
best interests of both our nations, and all nations.
4
Not RC Long ago, some believed that
ght of history
condemned our two countries -- our two great peoples -- to
permanent-confrontation.
Well, you and I must challenge history. We must make new
strides, building a relationship of enduring cooperation.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great
truth -- the world has waited long enough -- the Cold War must
end. Today, let us renew our pledge. Let us build a more
peaceful world. ((After translation, turn to President
Gorbachev and shake his hand. ) )
#
#
#
SIGNING CEREMONY, 6/1/90
INSERT A
*** Third, we will sign a major new agreement on the
peaceful uses of atomic energy, updating and greatly expanding
our 1973 agreement. This new agreement provides for substantial
U.S. Soviet cooperation in atomic energy research and civilian
nuclear safety. Drawing on the lessons of the tragic Chernobyl
accident of 1986, both our countries will benefit from joint
research on the health and environmental effects of Chernobyl.
INSERT B
In just a few moments, Secretary of State Baker and Foreign
Minister Shevardnadze will also sign three important new
agreements: a Maritime Boundary Agreement, an Ocean Studies
Agreement, and a Civil Aviation Agreement. Minister Shevardnadze
and Transportation Secretary Skinner will sign a fourth, on
Maritime Transportation. These mark the culmination of long
negotiations and signal a new era of cooperation -- in the air
and on the sea -- with important economic benefits to both sides.
Davis/Dooley
Title: Summit
00 MAY 31 P4: 33
Date: May 31, 1990
Draft: Four
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1, 5 p.m.
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
House, 11 America's house, 11 our home. 11
Mister President -- you and I set a course six months ago,
off the island-nation of Malta. At that time, we agreed on an
agenda, much of which was completed for this week's Summit. We
challenged our experts to address a bold sweep of issues, to
forge agreements that will lay the foundations of a lasting
peace. Today, I am pleased to announce that our hard work is
paying off. We've reached agreement in several key areas -- to
reduce armaments, to expand cultural and student exchanges, and
to work together in protecting our common environment.
our
Of course, [much of the Malta agenda remains unfinished; but
we've made great progress in the last six months\\ -- and in the
last two days.
We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas of
vital interest to our countries and to the international
and
community, to record specific bilateral understandings in joint
statements that are being published today.
*** First, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
for the first time, eliminate the great majority of the chemical
weapons our countries have stockpiled over the years. Let this
2
landmark agreement spark a worldwide discussion, leading to a
global ban on chemical weapons IIII
*** (Second, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we both have at long last agreed on
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification of the
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
L
These measures, once ratified, should give a dramatic boost to
confidence and cooperation between our governments.
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committing us to intensify the pace of the Vienna negotiations and
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agreements that represent hard work and lasting achievement --
not just by our governments, but also by private citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia. Just as a bridge of
land once joined our two continents; so let a bridge of hope now
reach across the water to join our two peoples in the spirit of
peaceful cooperation.
In this same spirit, President Gorbachev and I will also
sign an agreement that realizes our Malta objective of expanding
undergraduate exchanges by 1,000 students on both sides. This
agreement will provide opportunities for American and Soviet
young people to experience first-hand each other's culture and
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working relationship between America and the Soviet Union, a
willingness to stand together to confront problems that transand respect
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no borders.
After all, friendships between peoples do not begin and end
at summits. National friendships arise out of special moments
between millions of people. These special moments occur every
time a young American visits a farm in Soviet Georgia, and every
time a young Soviet citizen visits a farm in Kansas. These
4
moments consist of simple acts: a special guest asked to break
bread around a family dinner table; a visitor asked to join an
open discussion at a university.
Out of simple acts of friendship a profound revelation
eventually arises: The people of the world have more in common
than they have in conflict.
Possible story to come.
I am told there is an old Russian proverb: Mountains never
meet, but people can. We have scaled the heights because of the
tenacity of our diplomats, and the vision of our peoples.
President Gorbachev, because of them, we have reached the summit;
we stand where mountains meet.
President Gorbachev, I am very gratified by what we have
accomplished over the last few days -- and determined to build on
this solid foundation. The agreements we record today, and those
yet to come, will advance the cause of peace; agreements in the
best interests of both nations, and all nations.
In our meetings yesterday and today, you and I have worked
hard to bridge differences -- some of them decades old -- that go
to the heart of the postwar conflict between East and West.
While differences remain, our discussions have been held with
respect, candor and growing cooperation.
Not so long ago, some believed that the weight of history
condemned our two nations -- our two great peoples -- to
permanent confrontation.
5
Well, you and I must challenge history. We must make new
strides, building a relationship of enduring cooperation.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great
truth -- the world has waited long enough -- the Cold War must
end. Today, let us renew our pledge. Let us build a more
peaceful world. 11 ((After translation, turn to President
Gorbachev and shake his hand. ))
#
#
#
5
Well, you and I must challenge history. We must make new
strides, building a relationship of enduring cooperation.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great
truth -- the world has waited long enough -- the Cold War must
I
end. 1 Today, let us renew our pledge. Let us build a more
peaceful world. 11 ((After translation, turn to President
Gorbachev and shake his hand. ))\\\\
#
#
#
SUGGESTED CUTS
Davis/Dooley
Title: Summit
Date: May 31, 1990
Draft: Four
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1, 5 p.m.
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
House, 11 America's house, 11 our home. 11
Mister President -- you and I set a course six months ago,
off the island-nation of Malta. At that time, we agreed on an
agenda, much of which was completed for this week's Summit. We
challenged our experts to address a bold sweep of issues, to
forge agreements that will lay the foundations of a lasting
peace Today, I am pleased to announce that our hard work is
paying off We've reached agreement in several key areas -- to
reduce armaments, to expand cultural and student exchanges, and
to work together in protecting our common environment
Of course, much of the Malta agenda remains unfinished; but
we've made great progress in the last six months\\ -- and in the
last two days
We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas of
vital interest to our countries and to the international
community; to record specific bilateral understandings in joint
statements that are being published today.
*** ((First, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
for the first time, eliminate the great majority of the chemical
weapons our countries have stockpiled over the years. Let this
2
landmark agreement spark a worldwide discussion, leading to a
global ban on chemical weapons. )) III
*** ((Second, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we both have at long last agreed on
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification of the
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
These measures, once ratified, should give a dramatic boost to
confidence and cooperation between our governments. ))
*** ((Third, following nine years of negotiations, we will
sign a Maritime Boundary Agreement By fixing this boundary, we
will resolve longstanding differences over fishing rights and
resource development offering important economic benefits for
both sides. ))
In addition, President Gorbachev and I are issuing ( (a Joint
Statement on strategic arms reductions, recording our agreement
on major outstanding issues governing a START Treaty,) )) ((a Joint
Statement in which we agree to future negotiations on nuclear and
space arms, designed to enhance stability and reduce the risk of
war and) ) a statement on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe,
reaffirming our commitment to conclude a CFE agreement by the end
of 1990.
(([ [Open Skies if ready] ] ] ) )
There are many other agreements the United States and the
Soviet Union are signing or announcing during this summit --
3
agreements that represent hard work and lasting achievement --
not just by our governments, but also by private citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia. Just as a bridge of
land once joined our two continents; so let a bridge of hope now
reach across the water to join our two peoples in the spirit of
peaceful cooperation.
In this same spirit, President Gorbachev and I will also
sign an agreement that realizes our Malta objective of expanding
undergraduate exchanges by 1,000 students on both sides. This
agreement will provide opportunities for American and Soviet
young people to experience first-hand each other's culture and
politics.
Let these agreements signal to the world that there is a new
working relationship between America and the Soviet Union, a
willingness to stand together to confront problems that respect
no borders.
After all, friendships between peoples do not begin and end
at summits. National friendships arise out of special moments
between millions of people. These special moments occur every
time a young American visits a farm in Soviet Georgia, and every
time a young Soviet citizen visits a farm in Kansas. These
4
moments consist of simple acts: a special guest asked to break
bread around a family dinner table; a visitor asked to join an
open discussion at a university.
Out of simple acts of friendship a profound revelation
eventually arises: The people of the world have more in common
than they have in conflict.
((Possible story to come.))
I am told there is an old Russian proverb: Mountains never
meet, but people can. We have scaled the heights because of the
tenacity of our diplomats, and the vision of our peoples
President Gorbachev, because of them, we have reached the summit;
we stand where mountains meet.
President Gorbachev, I am very gratified by what we have
accomplished over the last few days -- and determined to build on
this solid foundation. The agreements we record today, and those
yet to come, will advance the cause of peace; agreements in the
best interests of both nations, and all nations.
In our meetings yesterday and today, you and I have worked
hard to bridge differences -- some of them decades old -- that go
to the heart of the postwar conflict between East and West
While differences remain, our discussions have been held with
respect, candor and growing cooperation.
Not so long ago, some believed that the weight of history
condemned our two nations -- our two great peoples -- to
permanent confrontation.
Davis/Dooley
Title: Summit
Date: May 25, 1990
Draft: One
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
FRIDAY, JUNE 1, ((Time))
HISTORIC 24 Hours/ TOGETHER/ Respect
A little more than six months ago, off the island-nation of
Malta, President Gorbachev and I agreed on an agenda to be
completed for this week's Summit. We challenged our experts to
address a bold sweep of issues, to forge agreements that will
build bridges between our peoples. Today, I am pleased to
announce that our hard work has paid off. We've reached
agreement on almost all of the Malta agenda -- to reduce
strategic nuclear and chemical weapons, to expand cultural and
student exchanges, and to work together, against the scourge of
drugs, and for our common environment.
Later today, President Gorbachev and I will record bilatèral
understandings in joint statements.
*** ( (But first, I will join him in signing protocols on
limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes arduous,
negotiations, we have at long last agreed on unprecedented
improvements for on-site verification for the Threshold Test Ban
Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty. These measures,
once ratified by the U.S. Senate, should give a dramatic boost to
the confidence and cooperation between our governments. ))
*** Second, I will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
for the first time, slash U.S. and Soviet chemical weapons
stockpiles. This is a great achievement, but we have our eyes on
2
an even greater, more distant heights. Let this agreement spark
a worldwide discussion, leading to a global ban on chemical
weapons.
*** Third, we are also announcing today ((,in a joint
statement, )) agreement on the main issues concerning strategic
arms. Of course, this has been a long and difficult negotiation.
But today we can announce our compromise on the major weapons
systems covered by the START Treaty. ( (Details?))
President Gorbachev and I are also charging our negotiating
teams to conclude a START Treaty as quickly as possible. But let
me add that any such Treaty must include adequate verification.
There are many other agreements we will initial or announce
today -- agreements that represent hard work and lasting
achievement -- not just by our governments, but also by private
citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia.
This is truly an historic achievement. After all,
scientists tell us that a bridge of land once joined our two
continents; so let a bridge of hope now reach across the water to
join our two peoples in the spirit of peace.
3
We are also issuing a joint statement on cooperation in
protecting the environment, and signing a customs agreement to
help us fight a common menace -- the international drug trade.
Let these agreements signal to the world that there is a new
working relationship between America and the Soviet Union, a
willingness to stand together to confront problems that respect
no borders.
And, finally, we have agreed to deepen cultural ties between
us by opening consulates in New York and Kiev, as well as
cultural centers in our respective capitals.
In this same spirit, we will also sign an agreement that
realizes our Malta objective of expanding undergraduate exchanges
by 1,000 students on both sides. This agreement will provide
opportunities for young Americans and Soviets to experience first
hand each other's culture and politics.
You know, of all that we have discussed today, this last
agreement may seem like the least newsworthy. But over time,
with the sharing of knowledge and friendship between Americans
and Soviets, these exchanges may one day yield the greatest
benefit of all -- understanding.
I am told there is an old Russian proverb: Mountains never
meet, but people can. We have scaled the heights because of the
tenacity of our diplomats, and the vision of our peoples.
Preselent Gorbecher
Because of them, Mikhail, you and I have reached the summit; you
and I stand where mountains meet.
4
I am very proud of what we have accomplished over the last
few days. And these are just a few of the agreements we record
today: Agreements that will advance the cause of peace;
agreements in the best interests of both nations, and all
nations.
( (And now I believe President Gorbachev has a statement to
make. ))
MARK D.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520 9011501
CONF IDENTIAL
May 23, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: More Draft Statements for the Visit of Soviet
President Gorbachev
Attached please find suggested toasts for the state dinner
and return dinner and draft remarks for the signing ceremony.
J. Stapleton Roy
Executive Secretary
Attachements:
As stated.
Signing
Ceremony.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Draft Statements for the Visit of Soviet President
Gorbachey
Attached please find a draft arrival statement and draft
after-dinner remarks for the vísit of President Gorbachev.
Stapleton Roy
Executive Secretary
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Attachements:
As stated.
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PRESIDENT'S REMARKS AFTER STATE DINNER
It is a great pleasure for Barbara and me to welcome President
and Mrs. Gorbachev to the United States. We are happy to
entertain them here at the White House in the presence of so
many distinguished guests -- many of whom have Iongstanding
ties to the Soviet Union and its people.
Whenever the leaders of the two superpowers meet, people around
the world pause to. watch. The world looks on to see whether
the leaders of the U.S. and USSR can work together; whether our
discussions result in building a safer world; whether our work
helps realize the dreams of peace and freedom cherished around
the world. I can tell you that President Gorbachev and I had
very good discussions today. We worked hard fully aware of the
hopes and dreams that so many hold for this summit:
While all U.S.-Soviet summits are important, this one comes at
a particularly critical time in history. The great changes we
are witnessing in Europe have unleashed the tremendous forces
of freedom. These forces cannot be denied or appeased: no one
- 2 -
is satisfied with a little freedom. The peoples of Europe must
move forward with peaceful democratization or they will fall
back into sterile confrontation. No one realizes that more
than our distinguished guest, who has been instrumental:in
fostering many of the historic changes that we now ...
transforming Europe.
I think he would agree with me when I say that, as far as the
cause of democracy has come in the last year, the greatest
challenges may still be before us. The drive for national
self-determination must be heeded. while protecting the rights
of minority populations. We must ensure that all nations,
large and small. can live in peace with freedom. There must be
room at the table of nations --- a unified Germany, peaceful,
sovereign and prosperous in a secure and stable Europe. There
must be room at the table for the peoples of the Baltic
nations, having freely exercised their right of
self-determination. And let me say that President Gorbachev
and I talked about this today in detail and in candor.
Freedom in the voting booth must be matched by freedom in the
work place. Only when all kinds of intrusive governmental
controls are eliminated will the creative energies and economic
potential of free peoples be released. As I said in welcoming
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President Gorbachev, the United States is ready to support the
Soviet Union in the pursuit of both economic and political
democracy. As we work to expand our bilateral cooperation, and
to jointly encourage resolution of regional problems, President
Gorbachev and I both recognize that as great powers we will
continue to have conflicting interests. With today's satellite
communications, our distant worlds have become one, but we
sometimes still see things differently. Even if we agree on
our goals, we may disagree on how to get there. If we are not
surprised by our differences, we will not be alarmed. While we
will not resolve all our differences this week, we hope at
least to gain a better understanding of them.
Bo we are pleased by the results of our meetings today. We are
not daunted by the tasks at hand. nor overconfident about
completing them. We are ready to move into a new era of
friendship based on realism and respect.
PRESIDENT'S TOAST AT SOVIET EMBASSY DINNER
-- Barbara and I would like to thank President and Mrs.
Gorbachev and the entire Soviet Embassy for this wonderful meal.
-- With the effort to pack as much substance as possible into
President Gorbachev's four days in Washington, it is a rare
delight to sit and enjoy a relaxed conversation with our
gracious host.
-- JOKE LINE: Of course, since your President is not a man to
waste words, even in this relaxed environment I was forced to
pay close attention between the caviar and the first course.
-- As we pause to digest a hearty -- and delicious -- Russian
dinner, it seems appropriate to digest the proceedings of the
last three days.
-- Let us take a moment to appreciate the enormity of this
occasion.
-- We agreed this afternoon on the principles of a
strategic arms agreement, which will be the first of its
kind to actually reduce strategic systems.
-- We agreed to substantially reduce our chemical weapons
stocks, a trail-blazing agreement we hope will quickly lead
to a multilateral treaty banning chemical weapons.
- 2 -
-- We agreed to a number of agreements that will promote
contacts between our two peoples: expanded undergraduate
university exchanges, and consulates in Kiev and New York.
-- We have agreed to a maritime border between our two
countries in the Bering Sea.
(add economic/commercial agreements if signed)
-- I am very pleased with these results. We have accomplished
much that is good for our two countries.
-- But beyond signing these agreements, this summit has
provided us an opportunity to exchange views candidly on the
entire spectrum of our relationship.
-- Mr. President, I have found our discussions to be enormously
useful. I look forward to further exchanges tomorrow at Camp
David.
-- So ladies and gentlemen, I invite you to join me in a toast
to our hosts, President and Mrs. Gorbachev, and Ambassador and
Mrs. Bessmertnykh, for their kind hospitality, and to the
growing cooperation of the American and Soviet peoples, and the
peace and prosperity which that cooperation will bring.
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT BUSH AT SIGNING CEREMONY
OF U.S.-SOVIET AGREEMENTS
EAST RM,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
A little over six months ago on the wind-swept island of Malta,
President Gorbachev and I put forward an agenda of work to be
completed by this Washington Summit. We challenged our experts
to negotiate concrete agreements on a broad range of issues
that would substantially enhance cooperation between our two
countries. I am happy to say today that a great deal of hard
work has been done since then. We have been successful in
reaching accord on almost all of the Malta agenda.
We are about to sign agreements in many areas of our
relationship and to record specific bilateral understandings in
joint statements that are being published today. The
achievements we record today range from concrete understandings
on the reduction of strategic nuclear weapons to a number of
specific agreements that will enhance the lives of U.S. and
Soviet citizens. Let me cite just a few examples:
- 2 -
-- We are signing today protocols on limiting nuclear
testing. After long and arduous negotiations, we have
agreed in these protocols on unprecedented on-site
verification improvements for the Threshold Test Ban Treaty
and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty. I am hopeful that
our Congress will act expeditiously to bring these Treaties
into effect.
-- I am personally pleased to sign today a trailblazing
bilateral agreement which will lead for the first time to a
substantial reduction in U.S. and Soviet chemical weapons
stocks.
I hope this agreement will encourage other nations
so that we can move ahead with a global ban of chemical
weapons.
]
-- We are also announcing today in a joint statement agreement
on the major issues involved in the strategic arms
negotiations. This too has been a long and difficult
negotiation. Having reached compromises on the major
weapons systems covered by the START Treaty, President
Gorbachev and I are now charging our negotiating teams with
the responsibility to conclude as quickly as possible a
START treaty that can be effectively verified.
- 3 -
--
We are also signing today a joint U.S.-Soviet commercial
agreement. As you know, the Supreme Soviet recently passed
a new emigration bill which codifies free emigration. In
view of this bill, and the record numbers of Soviet
citizens who have emigrated in the past year, I have
decided to grant a one-year waiver of the Jackson/Vanik
amendment and extend most-favored-nation status to the
MFN
Soviet Union. The commercial agreement that we are signing
will provide a framework within which U.S. firms can expand
economic ties to the Soviet Union. I believe this is a
good agreement which advances American interests and can
promote economic change in the Soviet Union. I believe
this agreement will be a catalyst for expanded trade
between our two countries.
]
-- There are a number of other agreements which we will
initial or announce today which represent a great deal of
work both within the government and by private citizens
groups.
o
President Gorbachev and I are announcing today our
intention to establish a U.S.-Soviet park in the region
of the Bering Strait. This park is the culmination of
efforts by private organizations and public agencies in
both countries to preserve the unique natural
environment and the cultural heritage of the Bering Sea
region of Alaska and Siberia.
- 4 -
o
We are issuing a joint statement on cooperation in
protecting the environment and signing a customs
agreement to help us fight the scourge of the
international drug trade. These symbolize our new
interest in working together with the Soviet Union to
solve transnational problems.
We have agreed today on opening consulates in New York
and Kiev as well as cultural centers in our respective
capitals.
We are signing an agreement today realizing our Malta
objective of expanding student undergraduate exchanges
by 1,000 on both sides. This agreement will provide
opportunities for youth of both countries to see first
hand and study the culture, politics and economics of
each other's country. This is an investment in the
future that will benefit both our peoples.
These are just a selection of the agreements we record today.
I am proud of what we have accomplished. I believe these are
good agreements which will be in the interests of both
countries. I congratulate all those in the government and
outside who have had a role in these achievements. All
Americans can take pride in a job well done. Thank you.
Davis/Dooley
Title: Summit
Date: May 25, 1990
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1, 6 p.m.
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
House, \\ America's house, 11 our home. 11
In just one day, you and I have worked hard to bridge forty-
five years of differences. While some differences remain, our
discussions have been held in the spirit of respect, candor and
growing goodwill.
Of course, some believe that the weight of history condemns
our two nations -- our two great peoples -- to eternal Cold War.
Well, together, you and I have faced the challenge of that
history.
And together, you and I have challenged history itself.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great truth
-- the world has waited too long already -- the Cold War must
end. Let us proclaim its end tonight.\ ((After translation,
turn to President Gorbachev and shake his hand. ))
( (And let me add, Mister President, that when a natural
disaster struck the Soviet Union, America wanted to be a good
neighbor, to extend a helping hand. Now your brave people have
once again suffered yet another cruel blow. And let me once
again extend America's sympathy and willingness to help.) )
President Gorbachev and I first worked together a little
more than six months ago, off the island-nation of Malta. At
2
that time, we agreed on an agenda, much of which was completed
for this week's Summit. We challenged our experts to address a
bold sweep of issues, to forge agreements that will build bridges
between our peoples. Today, I am pleased to announce that our
hard work is starting to pay off. We've reached agreement on
much of the Malta agenda -- to promote peace, to expand cultural
and student exchanges, and to work together, against the scourge
of drugs, and for our common environment.
((Of course, much of that Malta agenda remains unfinished;
but we've made great progress in the last six months) -- and in
the last two days. We are hopeful that Secretary Baker and
Foreign Minister Shevardnadze will soon negotiate agreements to
reduce strategic and conventional forces. [DETAILS TO COME FROM
NSC] And, once the Soviet leadership adopts certain measures,
the Soviet Union will be eligible for trade agreements with the
United States, leading to Most Favored Nation status.) ))
But let me turn to the great deeds we have achieved this
week. We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas so
important to the people of both countries, and to record specific
bilateral understandings in joint statements that are being
published today.
*** ( (First, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we have at long last agreed on
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification for the
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
3
These measures, once ratified by the U.S. Senate, should give a
dramatic boost to the confidence and cooperation between our
governments. ))
*** ((Second, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
for the first time, slash U.S. and Soviet chemical weapons
stockpiles. This is a great achievement, but we have our eyes on
even greater, more distant heights. Let this agreement spark a
worldwide discussion, leading to a global ban on chemical
weapons. ) )
There are many other agreements we will initial or announce
today -- agreements that represent hard work and lasting
achievement -- not just by our governments, but also by private
citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia.
This is truly an historic achievement. After all,
scientists tell us that a bridge of land once joined our two
continents; so let a bridge of hope now reach across the water to
join our two peoples in the spirit of peace.
We are also issuing a joint statement on cooperation in
protecting the environment, and signing a customs agreement to
help us fight a common menace -- the international drug trade.
4
Let these agreements signal to the world that there is a new
working relationship between America and the Soviet Union, a
willingness to stand together to confront problems that respect
no borders.
And, finally, we have agreed to deepen cultural ties between
us by opening consulates in New York and Kiev, as well as
cultural centers in our respective capitals.
In this same spirit, we will also sign an agreement that
realizes our Malta objective of expanding undergraduate exchanges
by 1,000 students on both sides. This agreement will provide
opportunities for young Americans and Soviets to experience
first-hand each other's culture and politics.
After all, friendships between peoples do not begin and end
at summits. National friendships arise out of special moments
between millions of people. These special moments occur every
time a young American visits a farm in Soviet Georgia, and every
time a young Soviet visits a farm in Kansas. These moments
consist of simple acts: a special guest asked to break bread
around a family dinner table; a visitor asked to join an open
discussion at a university. And out of these simple acts a
profound revelation eventually arises: We have more in common
than we have in conflict.
You know, of all that we have discussed today, this last
agreement may seem like the least newsworthy. But over time,
with the sharing of knowledge and friendship between Americans
5
and Soviets, these exchanges may one day yield the greatest
benefit of all -- understanding.
I am told there is an old Russian proverb: Mountains never
meet, but people can. We have scaled the heights because of the
tenacity of our diplomats, and the vision of our peoples.
President Gorbachev, because of them, you and I have reached the
summit; you and I stand where mountains meet.
I am very proud of what we have accomplished over the last
few days. And these are just a few of the agreements we record
today: Agreements that will advance the cause of peace;
agreements in the best interests of both nations, and all
nations.
( (And now I believe President Gorbachev has a statement to
make. ))
Document No. 145155 SS
4304
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 5/30/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5:30 PM TODAY 5/30/90
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
Rogers
CICCONI
Winston
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston
with a copy to my office no later than 5:30 PM TODAY, MAY 30, 1990.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
The NSC Staff concurs -- with the changes indicated.
Brent Scowcroft
Brothey egg- without Iceneroft comments.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Dooley
Title: Summit
1990 HAY 30 Pil 12: 50
Date: May 25, 1990
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1, as p.m
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
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We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great truth
-- the world has waited too long already -- the Cold War must
end. Let us proclaim its end tonight. ( (After translation,
turn to President Gorbachev and shake his hand. ))\\\\
((And let me add, Mister President, that when a natural
disaster struck the Soviet Union, America wanted to be a good
neighbor, to extend a helping hand. Now your brave people have
once again suffered yet another cruel blow. And let me once
again extend America's sympathy and willingness to help.
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Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia.
This is truly an historic achievement. After all,
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help us fight a common menace -- the international drug trade.
4
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willingness to stand together to confront problems that respect
no borders.
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us by opening consulates in New York and Kiev, as well as
cultural centers in our respective capitals)
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realizes our Malta objective of expanding undergraduate exchanges
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first-hand each other's culture and politics.
After all, friendships between peoples do not begin and end
at summits. National friendships arise out of special moments
between millions of people. These special moments occur every
time a young American visits a farm in Soviet Georgia, and every
citizen
time a young Soviet, visits a farm in Kansas. These moments
consist of simple acts: a special guest asked to break bread
around a family dinner table; a visitor asked to join an open
discussion at a university. And out of these simple acts a
profound revelation eventually arises: We have more in common
than we have in conflict.
[fou know, of all that we have discussed today, this last
agreement may seem like the least newsworthy. But over time,
with the sharing of knowledge and friendship between Americans
5
and Soviets, these exchanges may one day yield the greatest
benefit of all -- understanding.
am told there is an old Russian proverb: Mountains never
meet, but people can. We have scaled the heights because of the
tenacity of our diplomats, and the vision of our peoples.
President Gorbachev, because of them, you and I have reached the
summit; you and I stand where mountains meet]
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INSERT A
[ [Third, following nine years of negotiations, we will sign a
Maritime Boundary Agreement. By fixing this boundary, we will
resolve longstanding differences over fishing rights and resource
development, offering important economic benefits for both
sides. 11
In addition, President Gorbachev and I are issuing [[a Joint
Statement on strategic arms reductions, recording our agreement
on major outstanding issues governing a START Treaty, 11 [[a Joint
Statement in which we agree to future negotiations on nuclear and
space arms, designed to enhance stability and reduce the risk of
war and] ] a statement on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe,
reaffirming our commitment to conclude a CFE agreement by the end
of 1990.
[[ Statement on Open Skies -- if ready. 11
(NOTE TO SPEECHWRITERS: WE WILL ALERT YOU EARLY AFTERNOON MAY 31
WHICH OF THE BRACKETED PASSAGES CAN BE UNBRACKETED.)
Document No. 145155 SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 MAY 30 P2: 55
DATE: 5/30/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5:30 PM TODAY 5/30/90
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
\
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
>
Rogers
CICCONI
Winston
DEMAREST
>
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston
with a copy to my office no later than 5:30 PM TODAY, MAY 30, 1990.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Dooley
Title: Summit
Date: May 25, 1990
1990 MAY 30 PM 12: 50
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1, 6 p.m.
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
House, America's house, 11 our home.
In just one day, you and I have worked hard to bridge forty-
five years of differences. While some differences remain, our
discussions have been held in the spirit of respect, candor and
growing goodwill.
Of course, some believe that the weight of history condemns
our two nations -- our two great peoples -- to eternal Cold War.
Well, together, you and I have faced the challenge of that
history.
And together, you and I have challenged history itself.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great truth
-- the world has waited too long already -- the Cold War must
end. 11 Let us proclaim its end tonight. ( (After translation,
turn to President Gorbachev and shake his hand. ))\\\\
((And let me add, Mister President, that when a natural
disaster struck the Soviet Union, America wanted to be a good
neighbor, to extend a helping hand. Now your brave people have
once again suffered yet another cruel blow. And let me once
again extend America's sympathy and willingness to help.) )
President Gorbachev and I first worked together a little
more than six months ago, off the island-nation of Malta. At
2
that time, we agreed on an agenda, much of which was completed
for this week's Summit. We challenged our experts to address a
bold sweep of issues, to forge agreements that will build bridges
between our peoples. Today, I am pleased to announce that our
hard work is starting to pay off. We've reached agreement on
much of the Malta agenda -- to promote peace, to expand cultural
and student exchanges, and to work together, against the scourge
of drugs, and for our common environment.
( (Of course, much of that Malta agenda remains unfinished;
but we've made great progress in the last six months\\ -- and in
the last two days. We are hopeful that Secretary Baker and
Foreign Minister Shevardnadze will soon negotiate agreements to
reduce strategic and conventional forces. [[DETAILS TO COME FROM
NSC]] And, once the Soviet leadership adopts certain measures,
the Soviet Union will be eligible for trade agreements with the
United States, leading to Most Favored Nation status.) ))
But let me turn to the great deeds we have achieved this
week. We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas so
important to the people of both countries, and to record specific
bilateral understandings in joint statements that are being
published today.
*** ((First, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we have at long last agreed on
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification for the
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
3
These measures, once ratified by the U.S. Senate, should give a
dramatic boost to the confidence and cooperation between our
governments. ))
*** ( (Second, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
for the first time, slash U.S. and Soviet chemical weapons
stockpiles. This is a great achievement, but we have our eyes on
even greater, more distant heights. Let this agreement spark a
worldwide discussion, leading to a global ban on chemical
weapons. ))\\\
There are many other agreements we will initial or announce
today -- agreements that represent hard work and lasting
achievement -- not just by our governments, but also by private
citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S. -Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia.
This is truly an historic achievement. After all,
scientists tell us that a bridge of land once joined our two
continents; so let a bridge of hope now reach across the water to
join our two peoples in the spirit of peace.
We are also issuing a joint statement on cooperation in
protecting the environment, and signing a customs agreement to
help us fight a common menace -- the international drug trade.
4
Let these agreements signal to the world that there is a new
working relationship between America and the Soviet Union, a
willingness to stand together to confront problems that respect
no borders.
And, finally, we have agreed to deepen cultural ties between
us by opening consulates in New York and Kiev, as well as
cultural centers in our respective capitals.
In this same spirit, we will also sign an agreement that
realizes our Malta objective of expanding undergraduate exchanges
by 1,000 students on both sides. This agreement will provide
opportunities for young Americans and Soviets to experience
first-hand each other's culture and politics.
After all, friendships between peoples do not begin and end
at summits. National friendships arise out of special- moments
between millions of people. These special moments occur every
time a young American visits a farm in Soviet Georgia, and every
time a young Soviet visits a farm in Kansas. These moments
consist of simple acts: a special guest asked to break bread
around a family dinner table; a visitor asked to join an open
discussion at a university. And out of these simple acts a
profound revelation eventually arises: We have more in common
than we have in conflict.
You know, of all that we have discussed today, this last
agreement may seem like the least newsworthy. But over time,
with the sharing of knowledge and friendship between Americans
5
and Soviets, these exchanges may one day yield the greatest
benefit of all -- understanding.
I am told there is an old Russian proverb: Mountains never
meet, but people can. We have scaled the heights because of the
tenacity of our diplomats, and the vision of our peoples.
President Gorbachev, because of them, you and I have reached the
summit; you and I stand where mountains meet.
I am very proud of what we have accomplished over the last
few days. And these are just a few of the agreements we record
today: Agreements that will advance the cause of peace;
agreements in the best interests of both nations, and all
nations.
( (And now I believe President Gorbachev has a statement to
make. ))
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James W. Cicconi
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Ext. 2702
Davis/Dooley
Title: Summit
I990 MAY 30 Pil 12: 50
Date: May 25, 1990
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1,
oah
p.m
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
House, 11 America's house, 11 our home.
our meetings yesterday and today,
In just one day) you and I have worked hard to bridge forty-
some of them decades old - that go to the heart of the postwar conflict
five years of differences While (som) differences remain, our betwe East
W.
discussions have been held in the spirit of respect, candor and
cooperation
growing goodwill].
Not so long ago
d
ed
Of course, some believe that the weight of history condemns
permanent confrontation
our two nations our two great peoples to eternal Cold War.
Well, together you and I have faced MULT the challenge of that
history
and have made important strides toward building a relationship
of enduring cooperation
keep
And together, you and I have challenged history itself.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great truth
-- the world has waited too long already -- the Cold War must
end. Let us proclaim its end tonight. ((After translation,
turn to President Gorbachev and shake his hand. ))\\\\
( (And let me add, Mister President, that when a natural
disaster struck the Soviet Union, America wanted to be a good
neighbor, to extend a helping hand. Now your brave people have
once again suffered yet another cruel blow. And let me once
again extend America's sympathy and willingness to help.
set this course
President Gorbachev and I first worked together> a little
more than six months ago, off the island-nation of Malta. At
2
that time, we agreed on an agenda, much of which was completed
for this week's Summit. We challenged our experts to address a
lay the foundations
bold sweep of issues, to forge agreements that will [build bridges
of lasting peace
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hard work is (starting $ pay ing off. We've reached agreement OR in
several key areas
reduce armaments
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and student exchanges, and to work together^ against the scourge
in protecting
of drugs, and for our common environment.
the
((Of course, much of that Malta agenda remains unfinished;
but we've made great progress in the last six months\\ -- and in
the last two days.
We are hopeful that Secretary Baker and
Foreign Minister Shevardnadze will soon negotiate agreements to
reduce strategic and conventional forces. [DETAILS TO COME FROM
NSC]] And, once the Soviet leadership adopts certain measures,
the Soviet Union will be eligible for trade agreements with the
United States, leading to Most Favored Nation status.
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But let me turn to the great deeds we have achieved this
of vital interest of our countries and
week] We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas DO
to the international community,
important to the people of both countries, and to record specific
bilateral understandings in joint statements that are being
published today.
Second,
*** ( (First, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we have at long last agreed on
of
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification for the
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
(move CW agreement from p. 3)
3
These measures, once ratified by the U.S. Senate, should give a
dramatic boost to End confidence and cooperation between our
governments. "
First
move
*** ((Second, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
to
eliminate the great majority of the
p.2
for the first time, slash U.S. and Soviet chemical weapons
our countries have stockpiled over the years.
stockpiles. This is a great achievement, but we have our eyes on
landmark
even greater, more distant heights. Let this agreement spark a
worldwide discussion, leading to a global ban on chemical
weapons. 11111
INSERT
the United States and the Soviet union
A
There are many other agreements we dill initial or announc
during This Summit
are signing
[today] agreements that represent hard work and lasting
^
achievement -- not just by our governments, but also by private
citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia.
This is truly an historic achievement. After all,
Justas
scientists tell us that a bridge of land once joined our two
continents; so let a bridge of hope now reach across the water to
peaceful cooperation.
join our two peoples in the spirit of peace.
One grug
the are also issuing a joint statement on cooperation in
protecting the environment, and signing a customs agreement to
help us fight a common menace -- the international drug trade.
4
Let these agreements signal to the world that there is a new
working relationship between America and the Soviet Union, a
willingness to stand together to confront problems that respect
no borders.
And finally, we have agreed to deepen cultural ties between
us by opening consulates in New York and Kiev, as well as
cultural centers in our respective capitals)
President forbacher and I I
In this same spirit, we will also sign an agreement that
realizes our Malta objective of expanding undergraduate exchanges
by 1,000 students on both sides. This agreement will provide
citizens young people
opportunities for young) Americans and Soviets to experience
first-hand each other's culture and politics.
After all, friendships between peoples do not begin and end
at summits. National friendships arise out of special moments
between millions of people. These special moments occur every
time a young American visits a farm in Soviet Georgia, and every
citizen
time a young Soviet visits a farm in Kansas. These moments
consist of simple acts: a special guest asked to break bread
around a family dinner table; a visitor asked to join an open
discussion at a university. And out of these simple acts a
profound revelation eventually arises: We have more in common
than we have in conflict.
[you know, of all that we have discussed today, this last
agreement may seem like the least newsworthy. But over time,
with the sharing of knowledge and friendship between Americans
5
and Soviets, these exchanges may one day yield the greatest
benefit of all -- understanding.
RUSSIA
I am told there is an old Russian proverb: Mountains never
meet, but people can. We have scaled the heights because of the
tenacity of our diplomats, and the vision of our peoples.
President Gorbachev, because of them, you and I have reached the
summit; you and I stand where mountains meet]
President Porbacher,
gratified by
л am very proud of what we have accomplished over the last
-- and determined to huild on this solid foundation.
few days And these are just a few of = the agreements we record
, and those yet to come, are
todayA Agreements that will advance the cause of peace;
agreements in the best interests of both nations, and all
nations.
((And now I believe President Gorbachev has a statement to
make. ))
ChilDREN / GRANDCHILDREN
Two GRANDFATHERS
INSERT A
[ [Third, following nine years of negotiations, we will sign a
Maritime Boundary Agreement. By fixing this boundary, we will
resolve longstanding differences over fishing rights and resource
development, offering important economic benefits for both
sides. 11
In addition, President Gorbachev and I are issuing [[a Joint
Statement on strategic arms reductions, recording our agreement
on major outstanding issues governing a START Treaty, 1] [[a Joint
Statement in which we agree to future negotiations on nuclear and
space arms, designed to enhance stability and reduce the risk of
war and 1] a statement on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe,
reaffirming our commitment to conclude a CFE agreement by the end
of 1990.
[[ Statement on Open Skies -- if ready. ]]
(NOTE TO SPEECHWRITERS: WE WILL ALERT YOU EARLY AFTERNOON MAY 31
WHICH OF THE BRACKETED PASSAGES CAN BE UNBRACKETED.)
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SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
Rogers
1
CICCONI
Winston
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide your comments/recommendations directly to Chriss Winston
with a copy to my office no later than 5:30 PM TODAY, MAY 30, 1990.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Davis/Dooley
Title: Summit
Date: May 25, 1990
1990 MAY 30 PM 12: 50
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1, 6 p.m.
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
House, 11 America's house, our home.
In just one day, you and I have worked hard to bridge forty-
five years of differences. While some differences remain, our
with
discussions have been held in the spirit of respect, candor and
growing goodwill.
more
Of course, some believe that the weight of history condemns
our two nations -- our two great peoples -- to eternal Cold War.
must
tond
Well, together, you and I have faced the challenge OF that
history.
And together, you and I have challenged history itself.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great truth
long enough
-- the world has waited too long already
the Cold War must
So tonight ther the Cold was is over
end. 11 Let us proclaim its end tonight. ((After translation,
turn to President Gorbachev and shake his hand.
Before Ihezin my formal me mention somethy sue
( (And let me add, Mister President, that when a natural
weigh
disaster struck the Soviet Union, America wanted to be a good
heavy
neighbor, to extend a helping hand. Now your brave people have
your
froulds
once again suffered yet another cruel blow. And let me once
again extend America's sympathy and willingness to help. ))
President Gorbachev and I first worked together a little
more than six months ago, off the island-nation of Malta. At
2
that time, we agreed on an agenda, much of which was completed
for this week's Summit. We challenged our experts to address a
bold sweep of issues, to forge agreements that will build bridges
between our peoples. Today, I am pleased to announce that car
hard work is starting to pay off. We've reached agreement on
between
our
notion
much of the Malta agenda -- to promote peace, to expand cultural
and student exchanges, and to work together against the scourge
world,
of drugs, and for our common environment.
( (Of course, much of that Malta agenda remains unfinished;
but we've made great progress in the last six months\\ -- and in
the last two days. We are hopeful that Secretary Baker and
Foreign Minister Shevardnadze will soon negotiate agreements to
reduce strategic and conventional forces. [DETAILS TO COME FROM
NSC]] And, once the Soviet leadership adopts certain measures,
the Soviet Union will be eligible for trade agreements with the
United States, leading to Most Favored Nation status.) )
what
But let me turn to the great deeds we have achieved this
week. We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas so
important to the people of both countries, and to record specific
bilateral understandings in joint statements that are being
published today.
*** ((First, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we have at long last agreed on
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification for the
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
3
These measures, once ratified by the U.S. Senate, should give a
dramatic boost to the confidence and cooperation between our
governments. ))
*** ( (Second, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
for the first time, slash U.S. and Soviet chemical weapons
voth
stockpiles. This is a great achievement, but we have our eyes on
even greater, more distant heights. Let this agreement spark a
worldwide discussion, leading to a global ban on chemical
weapons. ) )
There are many other agreements we will initial or announce
today -- agreements that represent hard work and lasting
achievement -- not just by our governments, but also by private
citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia.
This is truly an historic achievement. After all,
scientists tell us that a bridge of land once joined our two
continents; so let a bridge of hope now reach across the water to
join our two peoples in the spirit of peace.
We are also issuing a joint statement on cooperation in
protecting the environment, and signing a customs agreement to
help us fight a common menace -- the international drug trade.
4
Let these agreements signal to the world that there is a new
working relationship between America and the Soviet Union, a
willingness to stand together to confront problems that respect
no borders.
And, finally, we have agreed to deepen cultural ties between
us by opening consulates in New York and Kiev, as well as
cultural centers in our respective capitals.
In this same spirit, we will also sign an agreement that
realizes our Malta objective of expanding undergraduate exchanges
by 1,000 students on both sides. This agreement will provide
opportunities for young Americans and Soviets to experience
first-hand each other's culture and politics.
After all, friendships between peoples do not begin and end
at summits. National friendships arise out of special moments
between millions of people. These special moments occur every
time a young American visits a farm in Soviet Georgia, and every
time a young Soviet visits a farm in Kansas. These moments
consist of simple acts: a special guest asked to break bread
around a family dinner table; a visitor asked to join an open
discussion at a university. And out of these simple acts a
profound revelation eventually arises: We have more in common
than we have in conflict.
You know, of all that we have discussed today, this last
agreement may seem like the least newsworthy. But over time,
with the sharing of knowledge and friendship between Americans
5
and Soviets, these exchanges may one day yield the greatest
benefit of all -- understanding.
I am told there is an old Russian proverb: Mountains never
meet, but people can. We have scaled the heights because of the
tenacity of our diplomats, and the vision of our peoples.
President Gorbachev, because of them, you and I have reached the
summit; you and I stand where mountains meet.
I am very proud of what we have accomplished over the last
few days. And these are just a few of the agreements we record
today: Agreements that will advance the cause of peace;
agreements in the best interests of both nations, and all
insert
nations.
( (And now I believe President Gorbachev has a statement to
make. ))
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\
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SUNUNU
NEWMAN
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PORTER
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BATES
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CARD
Rogers
CICCONI
Winston
DEMAREST
>
FITZWATER
GRAY
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REMARKS:
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with a copy to my office no later than 5:30 PM TODAY, MAY 30, 1990.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
May 31, 1990
The NSC Staff concurs -- with the changes indicated.
B
Brent Scowcroft
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
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Title: Summit
1990 MAY 30 PM 12: 50
Date: May 25, 1990
Draft: Two
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1,
p.m
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
House, \\ America's house, our home. 11
our meetings yesterday and today,
In just one day, you and I have worked hard to bridge forty-
some of them decades old -- that go to the heart of the postwar conflict
five years of differences While [some differences remain, our between
East and
west.
discussions have been held in the spirit of respect, candor and
cooperation
growing goodwill
Not so long ago
d
ed
Of course, some believe that the weight of history condemns
permanent confrontation.
our two nations -- our two great peoples -- to eternal Cold War.
Well, together, you and I have faced the challenge of that
history
and have made important strides toward building a relationship
of enduring cooperation.
And together, you and I have challenged history itself.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great truth
-- the world has waited too long already -- the Cold War must
end. 11 Let us proclaim its end tonight. ( (After translation,
turn to President Gorbachev and shake his hand. ))
( (And let me add, Mister President, that when a natural
disaster struck the Soviet Union, America wanted to be a good
neighbor, to extend a helping hand. Now your brave people have
once again suffered yet another cruel blow. And let me once
again extend America's sympathy and willingness to help.
17
set this course
President Gorbachev and I first worked together a little
more than six months ago, off the island-nation of Malta. At
2
that time, we agreed on an agenda, much of which was completed
for this week's Summit. We challenged our experts to address a
lay the foundations
bold sweep of issues, to forge agreements that will [build bridges
of lasting peace
between our peoples. Today, I am pleased to announce that our
ing
hard work is starting to pay off. We've reached agreement OR in
several key areas
A
reduce armaments
(much of the Malta agenda -- to promote peace, to expand cultural
in Nomoting trade
and student exchanges, and to work together against the scourge
in protecting
of drugs, and for our common environment.
the
((Of course, much of that Malta agenda remains unfinished;
but we've made great progress in the last six months\\ -- and in
the last two days. We are hopeful that Secretary Baker and
Foreign Minister Shevardnadze will soon negotiate agreements to
reduce strategic and conventional forces. [[DETAILS TO COME FROM
NSC]] And, once the Soviet leadership adopts certain measures,
the Soviet Union will be eligible for trade agreements with the
United States, leading to Most Favored Nation status.
]
But let me turn to the great deeds we have achieved this
of vital interest to of our countries and
week.) week We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas so
to the international community,
important to the people of both countries, and to record specific
bilateral understandings in joint statements that are being
published today.
Second,
*** ((First, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we have at long last agreed on
of
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification for the
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
(move CW agreement from P. 3)
3
These measures, once ratified by the U.S. Senate should give a
dramatic boost to the confidence and cooperation between our
governments. ))
move
First
to
*** ( (Second, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
eliminate the great majority of the
p.2
for the first time, slash U.S. and Soviet chemical weapons
our countries have stockpiled over the years.
stockpiles. This is a great achievement, but we have our eyes on
landmark
even greater, more distant heights. Let this agreement spark a
worldwide discussion, leading to a global ban on chemical
weapons. 11111
INSERT
the United States and the Soviet union
A
during This Summit
There are many other agreements we will initial or announce announceing
are signing
today -- agreements that represent hard work and lasting
>
achievement -- not just by our governments, but also by private
citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia.
This is truly an historic achievement. After all,
Justas
scientists tell us that a bridge of land once joined our two
continents; so let a bridge of hope now reach across the water to
peaceful cooperation.
join our two peoples in the spirit of peace.
Our governments
We are also issuing a joint statement on cooperation in
protecting the environment, and signing a customs agreement to
help us fight a common menace -- the international drug trade.
J
4
Let these agreements signal to the world that there is a new
working relationship between America and the Soviet Union, a
willingness to stand together to confront problems that respect
no borders.
And finally, we have agreed to deepen cultural ties between
us by opening consulates in New York and Kiev, as well as
cultural centers in our respective capitals.)
President Jorbacher and I
In this same spirit, we will also sign an agreement that
realizes our Malta objective of expanding undergraduate exchanges
by 1,000 students on both sides. This agreement will provide
citizens young people
opportunities for young) Americans and Soviets to experience
first-hand each other's culture and politics.
After all, friendships between peoples do not begin and end
at summits. National friendships arise out of special moments
between millions of people. These special moments occur every
time a young American visits a farm in Soviet Georgia, and every
citizen
time a young Soviet visits a farm in Kansas. These moments
consist of simple acts: a special guest asked to break bread
around a family dinner table; a visitor asked to join an open
discussion at a university. And out of these simple acts a
profound revelation eventually arises: We have more in common
than we have in conflict.
You know, of all that we have discussed today, this last
agreement may seem like the least newsworthy. But over time,
with the sharing of knowledge and friendship between Americans
5
and Soviets, these exchanges may one day yield the greatest
benefit of all -- understanding
I am told there is an old Russian proverb: Mountains never
meet, but people can. We have scaled the heights because of the
tenacity of our diplomats, and the vision of our peoples.
President Gorbachev, because of them, you and I have reached the
summit; you and I stand where mountains meet
President Lorbacher, gratified by
AI I am very proud of what we have accomplished over the last
and determined to huild on this Solid foundation.
few days And these are just a few of 111 the agreements we record
1 and those yet to come, are
today Agreements that will advance the cause of peace;
agreements in the best interests of both nations, and all
nations.
( (And now I believe President Gorbachev has a statement to
make. ))
INSERT A
[ [Third, following nine years of negotiations, we will sign a
Maritime Boundary Agreement. By fixing this boundary, we will
resolve longstanding differences over fishing rights and resource
development, offering important economic benefits for both
sides. ] ]
In addition, President Gorbachev and I are issuing [[a Joint
Statement on strategic arms reductions, recording our agreement
on major outstanding issues governing a START Treaty, 1] [[a Joint
Statement in which we agree to future negotiations on nuclear and
space arms, designed to enhance stability and reduce the risk of
war and] ] a statement on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe,
reaffirming our commitment to conclude a CFE agreement by the end
of 1990.
[[ Statement on Open Skies -- if ready. ]]
(NOTE TO SPEECHWRITERS: WE WILL ALERT YOU EARLY AFTERNOON MAY 31
WHICH OF THE BRACKETED PASSAGES CAN BE UNBRACKETED.)
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stique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia. Just as a bridge of
land once joined our two continents; so let a bridge of hope now
reach across the water to join our two peoples in the spirit of
peaceful cooperation.
In this same spirit, President Gorbachev and I will also
sign an agreement that realizes our Malta objective of expanding
undergraduate exchanges by 1,000 students on both sides. This
allow more of our
agreement will provide opportunities for American and Soviet
young people to experience first-hand each other's culture and
to learn a proformd yet
politics
to live as friends.
And
out of simple acts of
simple truth : that
friendship a profound revelation eventually arises:
The people of
the world have more in common than they have in conflict.
In just a few moments, Secretary of State Baker and Foreign
Minister Shevardnadze will also sign three important new
agreements concerning maritime boundaries, ocean studies and
civil aviation. Minister Shevardnadze and Transportation
Secretary Skinner will sign a fourth agreement on maritime
transportation. [and minister shevar dnadge and Ambassador Carla
Hill will sign a Long- Term grains Agreement.
President Gorbachev, I am very gratified by what we have
accomplished over the last few days -- and determined to build on
this solid foundation. The agreements we record today, and those
yet to come, will advance the cause of peace; agreements in the
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best interests of both our nations, and all nations.
Davis/Dooley
Title: Summit
Date: May 31, 1990
Draft: Four
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1, 5 p.m.
President Gorbachev -- once again -- welcome to the White
House, 11 America's house, 11 our home. 11
Mister President -- you and I set a course six months ago,
off the island-nation of Malta. At that time, we agreed on an
agenda, much of which was completed for this week's Summit. We
challenged our experts to address a bold sweep of issues, to
forge agreements that will lay the foundations of a lasting
peace. Today, I am pleased to announce that our hard work is
paying off. We've reached agreement in several key areas -- to
reduce armaments, to expand cultural and student exchanges, and
to work together in protecting our common environment.
of course, much of the Malta agenda remains unfinished; but
we've made great progress in the last six months\\ -- and in the
last two days.
We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas of
vital interest to our countries and to the international
community; to record specific bilateral understandings in joint
statements that are being published today.
*** ((First, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
for the first time, eliminate the great majority of the chemical
weapons our countries have stockpiled over the years. Let this
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landmark agreement spark a worldwide discussion, leading to a
global ban on chemical weapons.) ) III
*** ((Second, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we both have at long last agreed on
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification of the
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
These measures, once ratified, should give a dramatic boost to
confidence and cooperation between our governments.) )
*** ((Third, following nine years of negotiations, we will
sign a Maritime Boundary Agreement. By fixing this boundary, we
will resolve longstanding differences over fishing rights and
resource development, offering important economic benefits for
both sides. ) )
In addition, President Gorbachev and I are issuing ( (a Joint
Statement on strategic arms reductions, recording our agreement
on major outstanding issues governing a START Treaty,) ) ((a Joint
Statement in which we agree to future negotiations on nuclear and
space arms, designed to enhance stability and reduce the risk of
war and) ) a statement on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe,
reaffirming our commitment to conclude a CFE agreement by the end
of 1990.
((( [Open Skies if ready] 1))
There are many other agreements the United States and the
Soviet Union are signing or announcing during this summit --
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agreements that represent hard work and lasting achievement --
not just by our governments, but also by private citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
the unique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia. Just as a bridge of
land once joined our two continents; so let a bridge of hope now
reach across the water to join our two peoples in the spirit of
peaceful cooperation.
In this same spirit, President Gorbachev and I will also
sign an agreement that realizes our Malta objective of expanding
undergraduate exchanges by 1,000 students on both sides. This
agreement will provide opportunities for American and Soviet
young people to experience first-hand each other's culture and
politics.
Let these agreements signal to the world that there is a new
working relationship between America and the Soviet Union, a
willingness to stand together to confront problems that respect
no borders.
After all, friendships between peoples do not begin and end
at summits. National friendships arise out of special moments
between millions of people. These special moments occur every
time a young American visits a farm in Soviet Georgia, and every
time a young Soviet citizen visits a farm in Kansas. These
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moments consist of simple acts: a special guest asked to break
bread around a family dinner table; a visitor asked to join an
open discussion at a university.
Out of simple acts of friendship a profound revelation
eventually arises: The people of the world have more in common
than they have in conflict.
( (Possible story to come. ))
I am told there is an old Russian proverb: Mountains never
meet, but people can. We have scaled the heights because of the
tenacity of our diplomats, and the vision of our peoples.
President Gorbachev, because of them, we have reached the summit;
we stand where mountains meet.
President Gorbachev, I am very gratified by what we have
accomplished over the last few days -- and determined to build on
this solid foundation. The agreements we record today, and those
yet to come, will advance the cause of peace; agreements in the
best interests of both nations, and all nations.
In our meetings yesterday and today, you and I have worked
hard to bridge differences -- some of them decades old -- that go
to the heart of the postwar conflict between East and West.
While differences remain, our discussions have been held with
respect, candor and growing cooperation.
Not so long ago, some believed that the weight of history
condemned our two nations -- our two great peoples -- to
permanent confrontation.
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Well, you and I must challenge history. We must make new
strides, building a relationship of enduring cooperation.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great
truth -- the world has waited long enough -- the Cold War must
end. 11 Today, let us renew our pledge. Let us build a more
peaceful world. ((After translation, turn to President
Gorbachev and shake his hand. ) )
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PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: SIGNING CEREMONY, EAST ROOM
Friday, June 1, 5 p.m.
President Gorbachev once again welcome to the White
House, America's house, our home.
Mister President -- you and I set a course six months ago
off the island-nation of Malta. At that time, we agreed on an
agenda, much of which was completed for this week's Summit.
Of course, our Malta agenda remains unfinished; but we've made
great progress in the last six months \\ -- and in the last two
days.
Today, I am pleased to announce that our hard work is
paying off.
We are about to sign agreements concerning many areas of
world
vital interest to our countries and to the
international
community, and to record specific
bilateral
understandings in
joint statements that are being published today.
*** First, we will sign a bilateral agreement that will,
for the first time, eliminate the great majority of the chemical
weapons our countries have stockpiled over the years. Let this
eventually quickly NSC
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spark a worldwide discussion,
leading
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global ban on chemical weapons.
*** Second, I will join President Gorbachev in signing
protocols on limiting nuclear testing. After long, sometimes
arduous, negotiations, we both have at long last agreed on
unprecedented improvements for on-site verification of the
2
Threshold Test Ban Treaty and Peaceful Nuclear Explosions I
*** Third, we will sign a major new agreement that updates
and expands our 1973 agreement on the peaceful uses of atomic
energy. This new agreement provides for substantial U.S.-Soviet
cooperation in atomic energy research and civilian nuclear
safety.
It will allow both of our countries to benefit from
joint research on the health and environmental effects of the
tragic Chernobyl accident.
In addition, President Gorbachev and I will initial a Joint
Statement on strategic arms reductions, recording our agreement
strategic arms reduction
on major outstanding issues governing a START Treaty, ((and a
Joint Statement in which we agree to future negotiations on
nuclear and space arms, designed to enhance stability and reduce
the risk of war.)
)
We are also issuing a statement on
Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, committing us to intensify
the pace of the Vienna negotiations and to reach rapid agreement
on all outstanding issues.
We agree that a CFE Treaty is an
indispensable foundation for the future of European security.
There are many other agreements the United States and the
Soviet Union are signing or announcing during this summit --
agreements that represent hard work and lasting achievement --
for our peoples,
not just by our governments, but also by private citizens.
For example, President Gorbachev and I today announce our
agreement to establish a U.S.-Soviet park across the Bering
Strait. This park is the culmination of a campaign by private
organizations and public agencies in both countries to preserve
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the
Lique natural environment and cultural heritage of the
Bering Sea region of Alaska and Siberia. Just as a bridge of
land once joined our two continents; so let a bridge of hope now
reach across the water to join our two peoples in the spirit of
peaceful cooperation.
In this same spirit, President Gorbachev and I will also
sign an agreement that realizes our Malta objective of expanding
undergraduate exchanges by 1,000 students on both sides. This
allow more of our
agreement will provide opportunities for American and Soviet
young people to experience first-hand each other's culture and
to learn a proformd
politics
to live as friends. And out of simple acts of
simple truth that
friendship a profound revelation eventually arises: The people of
the world have more in common than they have in conflict.
In just a few moments, Secretary of State Baker and Foreign
Minister Shevardnadze will also sign three important new
agreements concerning maritime boundaries, ocean studies and
civil aviation. Minister Shevardnadze and Transportation
Secretary Skinner will sign a fourth agreement on maritime
transportation.
President Gorbachev, I am very gratified by what we have
accomplished over the last few days -- and determined to build on
this solid foundation. The agreements we record today, and those
yet to come, will advance the cause of peace; agreements in the
best interests of both our nations, and all nations.
4
Not K ong ago, some believed that the weight of history
condemned our two countries -- our two great peoples -- to
permanent-confrontation.
Well, you and I must challenge history. We must make new
strides, building a relationship of enduring cooperation.
We may not agree on everything; but we believe in one great
truth -- the world has waited long enough -- the Cold War must
end.\\ Today, let us renew our pledge. Let us build a more
peaceful world. ((After translation, turn to President
Gorbachev and shake his hand. ) )
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