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EMBASSY GREETING \ BRASILIA, BRAZIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1990 \ 12:40 P.M.
0
AMBASSADOR RICK MELTON, HIS WIFE PEGGY, MEMBERS OF
THE EMBASSY STAFF, OUR FOREIGN SERVICE NATIONALS,
AND YOUR FAMILIES. IT IS A PLEASURE TO MEET ALL OF
YOU, AND TO BEGIN SUCH AN AUSPICIOUS JOURNEY HERE
IN THE GREAT NATION OF BRAZIL. BARBARA IS SORRY
SHE COULDN'T BE HERE TODAY, BUT SHE SENDS HER
REGARDS AND OUR DAUGHTER DORO IS HERE WITH ME.
- 2 -
o
VICE PRESIDENT QUAYLE GAVE ME A GREAT REPORT ON
YOUR BRASILIA COMMUNITY. HE SAYS THAT HE ABLY
DEFENDED THE HOOSIER REPUTATION OF BASKETBALL
PROWESS WHILE AT THE AMERICAN SCHOOL. HE ALSO
WARNED ME NOT TO VENTURE ONTO THE TENNIS COURT
HERE, FOR I WOULD SUFFER A HUMILIATING DEFEAT AT
THE HANDS OF SOME OF THE ACES ON THE EMBASSY STAFF.
((I SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT PETE SAMPRAS WITH ME ON THE
TRIP.))
- 3 -
O I WANT TO LET EACH OF YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE ADMIRE
THE JOB YOU DO, AS YOU REPRESENT OUR COUNTRY -- AND
I'M NOT JUST TALKING ABOUT JUST THOSE OF YOU WHO
WORK IN THE EMBASSY. I MEAN EVERY ONE OF YOU,
BECAUSE ALL OF YOU ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BEST
THAT IS AMERICA.
- 4 -
o
YOUR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE BRAZILIAN COMMUNITY --
SUPPORTING SOCIAL WELFARE PROJECTS THROUGH THE
AMERICAN WOMEN'S CLUB OR YOUR CHURCH, SHOWING
APPRECIATION FOR BRAZILIAN CULTURE, AND HELPING
BRAZILIANS LEARN ABOUT AMERICAN CULTURE -- HAS
IMMENSE VALUE.
- 5 -
o
BARBARA AND I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SIMILARLY
REPRESENTING THE UNITED STATES A FEW YEARS, ((A FEW
GRANDCHILDREN)) AND A COUPLE OF JOBS AGO, WHEN I
WAS AMBASSADOR TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
As A RESULT OF THAT EXPERIENCE WE HAVE, I THINK, AN
ENHANCED APPRECIATION FOR THE AMOUNT OF WORK THAT
GOES INTO A PRESIDENTIAL VISIT. WE THANK YOU FOR
IT.
- 6 -
o
HEADLINES ARE MADE WHEN DIPLOMATIC BREAKTHROUGHS
OCCUR, WHEN IMPORTANT AGREEMENTS ARE SIGNED, AND
WHEN DRAMATIC EVENTS AFFECT RELATIONS BETWEEN
STATES. THE DAY-TO-DAY WORK OF THE DIPLOMAT AND OF
PRIVATE AMERICANS OVERSEAS, HOWEVER, DOESN'T
NORMALLY MAKE HEADLINES. To ALL THE EMPLOYEES OF
THE EMBASSY, I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT so MUCH OF
WHAT IS ACCOMPLISHED IN U.S.-BRAZILIAN RELATIONS IS
DIRECTLY RELATED TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND DEDICATION.
- 7 -
o
I WANT TO PAY A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE
BRAZILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE EMBASSY. You ARE
OUR INSTITUTIONAL MEMORIES, SOCIAL GUIDES AND
CLOSE FRIENDS. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE
BRIDGES THAT YOU BUILD BETWEEN THE U.S. AND
BRAZIL.
o
ALL OF YOU, BRAZILIANS AND AMERICANS EQUALLY, HAVE
MY FULL SUPPORT IN THE IMPORTANT WORK AHEAD AS WE
MOVE TO STRENGTHEN OUR ALREADY GOOD RELATIONS.
IT
- 8 -
AND I KNOW THAT WITH AMBASSADOR MELTON AT THE HELM,
THE TASK IS IN GOOD HANDS. ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU
FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT.
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
###
Document No.
194253
ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 OCT 30 P2: 19
DATE:
11/30/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY GREETING, BRASILIA, BRAZIL,
SUBJECT:
MON., DEC. 3, 1990, 12:40 P.M.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
90 NOV 30 PM 1:21
November 30, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
MARY KATE GRANT mkg
SUBJECT:
BRAZIL EMBASSY GREETING
On Monday, December 3, at 12:40 p.m., you will drop by the
American Embassy in Brasilia to greet the staff, foreign service
nationals, and members of the American community.
The remarks (5 minutes, on cards) applaud them for their
hard work in service of their country as well as their community
service projects.
Grant/Cawley
November 30, 1990
1:00 p.m.
A:BRAZIL.EMB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY GREETING
BRASILIA, BRAZIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1990
12:40 P.M.
Ambassador Rick Melton, his wife Peggy, members of the
Embassy staff, our foreign service nationals, and members of
the American community. It is a pleasure to meet all of
you, and to begin such an auspicious journey here in the
great nation of Brazil. Barbara is sorry she couldn't be
here today, but she sends her regards and our daughter Doro
is here with me.
Vice President Quayle gave me a great report on your
Brasilia community. He says that he ably defended the
Hoosier reputation of basketball prowess while at the
American school. He also warned me not to venture onto the
tennis court here, for I would suffer a humiliating defeat
at the hands of some of the aces on the Embassy staff. ((I
should have brought Pete Sampras with me on the trip.))
I want to let each of you know how much we admire the job
you do, as you represent our country -- and I'm not just
talking about just those of you who work in the Embassy. I
mean every one of you, because all of you are representative
of the best that is America.
Your involvement with the Brazilian community -- supporting
social welfare projects through the American Women's Club or
your church, showing appreciation for Brazilian culture, and
2
helping Brazilians learn about American culture -- has
immense value.
Barbara and I had the privilege of similarly representing
the United States a few years, ((a few grandchildren) and a
couple of jobs ago, when I was Ambassador to the People's
Republic of China. As a result of that experience we have,
I think, an enhanced appreciation for the amount of work
that goes into a Presidential visit. We thank you for it.
Headlines are made when diplomatic breakthroughs occur, when
important agreements are signed, and when dramatic events
affect relations between states. The day-to-day work of the
diplomat and of private Americans overseas, however, doesn't
normally make headlines. To all the employees of the
Embassy, I want you to know that so much of what is
accomplished in U.S.-Brazilian relations is directly related
to your knowledge and dedication.
I want to pay a special tribute to the Brazilian
employees of the embassy. You are our institutional
memories, social guides and close friends. I want to
thank you for the bridges that you build between the
U.S. and Brazil.
All of you, Brazilians and Americans equally, have my full
support in the important work ahead as we move to strengthen
our already good relations. And I know that with Ambassador
Melton at the helm, the task is in good hands. Once again
thank you for your dedication and commitment.
3
God bless the United States of America.
# # #
Document No.
194253SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 OCT 28 P4:55 P4:
11/28/90
2:00 pm, THUR., 11/29/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY GREETING, BRASILIA, BRAZIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1990
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT bootleg
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 29, 1990, with a
copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant/Cawley
November 28, 1990
90 NOV 28 PM 2: 06
2:00 p.m.
A:BRAZIL.EMB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY GREETING
BRASILIA, BRAZIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1990
Ambassador Rick Melton, his wife Peggy, members of the
Embassy staff, our foreign service nationals, and members of
the American community. It is a pleasure to meet all of
you, and to begin such an auspicious journey here in the
Barbara is sorry she couldn't be here today
great nation of Brazil. but she sends has regards and our daughter
Daro to here with me.
Vice President Quayle gave me a great report on your
Brasilia community. He says that he ably defended the
Hoosier reputation of basketball prowess while at the
American school. He also warned me not to venture onto the
tennis court here, for I would suffer humiliating defeat at
the hands of some of the aces on the Embassy staff. ((I
should have brought Pete Sampras with me on the trip.) )
each of
how much we
Barbara and I both want to let you know of our great
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admiration for you, as you represent our country -- and I'm
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not just talking about those of you who work in the Embassy.
I mean every one of you, because all of you are
representative of the best that is America.
Your involvement with the Brazilian community -- supporting
social welfare projects through the American Women's Club or
your church, showing appreciation for Brazilian culture, and
helping Brazilians learn about American culture -- has
immense value.
2
Barbara and I had the privilege of similarly representing
the United States a few years, ((a few grandchildren) and a
couple of jobs ago, when I was Ambassador to the People's
Republic of China. As a result of that experience we have,
I think, an enhanced appreciation for the amount of work
that goes into a Presidential visit. We thank you for it.
Headlines are made when diplomatic breakthroughs occur, when
important agreements are signed, and when dramatic events
affect relations between states. The day-to-day work of the
diplomat and of private Americans overseas, however, doesn't
normally make headlines. To all the employees of the
Embassy, I want you to know that so much of what is
accomplished in U.S.-Brazilian relations is directly related
to your knowledge and dedication. I thank you for that
tremendous contribution to our common interests
All of you, Brazilians and Americans equally, have my full
support in the important work ahead as we move to strengthen
our already good relations. And I know that with Ambassador
Melton at the helm, the task is in good hands. Once again
thank you for your dedication and commitment.
God bless the United States of America.
# # #
0
I want to pall a special tribute to the
Brazilian employees of the embassy. you are our
instational memories, social fundes and close
friends. I want to thank you for the brigges
that you build be tween the U.S. and Brazil
V 9376
Document No.
194253SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 OCT 30 A9: 52
11/28/90
2:00 pm, THUR., 11/29/90
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY GREETING, BRASILIA, BRAZIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1990
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 29, 1990, with a
copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
November 30, 1990
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
The NSC Staff concurs with changes annotated in text.
Ration
CC: James W. Cicconi
Brent Scowcroft
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
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A:BRAZIL.EMB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY GREETING
BRASILIA, BRAZIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1990
Ambassador Rick Melton, his wife Peggy, members of the
Embassy staff, our foreign service nationals, and members of
the American community. It is a pleasure to meet all of
you, and to begin such an auspicious journey here in the
BARBARA IS SORRY SHE COULDN'T Be HERE TODAY, BUT SHE SENDS
great nation of Brazil.
HER REGARDS; AND TO MAKE SURE THEY GET DELIVERED, SHE'S SOUT
Vice President Quayle gave me a great report on your
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Brasilia community. He says that he ably defended the
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Hoosier reputation of basketball prowess while at the
American school. He also warned me not to venture onto the
A TERRIBLE
tennis court here, for I would suffer humiliating defeat at
the hands of some of the aces on the Embassy staff. ((I
should have brought Pete Sampras with me on the trip.))
Barbara and I both want to let you know of our great
admiration for you, as you represent our country -- and I'm
not just talking about those of you who work in the Embassy.
I mean every one of you, because all of you are
representative of the best that is America.
Your involvement with the Brazilian community -- supporting
social welfare projects through the American Women's Club or
your church, showing appreciation for Brazilian culture, and
helping Brazilians learn about American culture -- has
immense value.
2
Barbara and I had the privilege of similarly representing
the United States a few years, ((a few grandchildren) and a
couple of jobs ago, when I was Ambassador to the People's
Republic of China. As a result of that experience we have,
I think, an enhanced appreciation for the amount of work
that goes into a Presidential visit. We thank you for it.
Headlines are made when diplomatic breakthroughs occur, when
important agreements are signed, and when dramatic events
affect relations between states. The day-to-day work of the
diplomat and of private Americans overseas, however, doesn't
normally make headlines. To all the employees of the
Embassy, I want you to know that so much of what is
accomplished in U.S.-Brazilian relations is directly related
to your knowledge and dedication. I thank you for that
tremendous contribution to our common interests.
All of you, Brazilians and Americans equally, have my full
support in the important work ahead as we move to strengthen
our already good relations. And I know that with Ambassador
Melton at the helm, the task is in good hands. Once again
thank you for your dedication and commitment.
you AND
God bless the United States of America.
# # #
I WANT TO PAY A SPECIAL TRIBUTE
To THE BRAZILIAN EMPLOYEES or THIS THE
EMBASSY. You ARE OUR INSTITUTIONAL MEMORIES,
SOCIER GUIDES. AND Close FRIENDS. I WANT TO
THANK you for THE BRIDGES THAT you BUILD BETWEEN
THE U.S. AND BRAZIL.
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Document No.
194253SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/28/90
2:00 pm, THUR., 11/29/
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
EMBASSY GREETING, BRASILIA, BRAZIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1990
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROF
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 29, 1990, with a
copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
The NSC Staff concurs with changes annotated in text.
James W. Cicconi
Brent Scowcroft
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Grant/Cawley
November 28, 1990
NOV 28 PM 2:06
2:00 p.m.
A:BRAZIL.EMB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY GREETING
BRASILIA, BRAZIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1990
Ambassador Rick Melton, his wife Peggy, members of the
Embassy staff, our foreign service nationals, and members of
the American community. It is a pleasure to meet all of
you, and to begin such an auspicious journey here in the
great nation of Brazil.
BARBARA is SORRY SITE COULDN'T BE HERE TODN, BUT SHE SENDS
HER REGARDS; Aus TO MAKE SUILE THEY GET DELIVERED, SHE'S SONT
Vice President Quayle gave me a great report on your
CUR DAUGHTER
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Brasilia community. He says that he ably defended the
BOUND ME.
WITH ME.
Hoosier reputation of basketball prowess while at the
American school. He also warned me not to venture onto the
A TERRIBLE
tennis court here, for I would suffer humiliating defeat at
the hands of some of the aces on the Embassy staff. ((I
should have brought Pete Sampras with me on the trip.))
Barbara and I both want to let you know of our great
admiration for you, as you represent our country -- and I'm
not just talking about those of you who work in the Embassy.
I mean every one of you, because all of you are
representative of the best that is America.
Your involvement with the Brazilian community -- supporting
social welfare projects through the American Women's Club or
your church, showing appreciation for Brazilian culture, and
helping Brazilians learn about American culture -- has
immense value.
2
Barbara and I had the privilege of similarly representing
the United States a few years, ((a few grandchildren) and a
couple of jobs ago, when I was Ambassador to the People's
Republic of China. As a result of that experience we have,
I think, an enhanced appreciation for the amount of work
that goes into a Presidential visit. We thank you for it.
Headlines are made when diplomatic breakthroughs occur, when
important agreements are signed, and when dramatic events
affect relations between states. The day-to-day work of the
diplomat and of private Americans overseas, however, doesn't
normally make headlines. To all the employees of the
Embassy, I want you to know that so much of what is
accomplished in U.S.-Brazilian relations is directly related
to your knowledge and dedication. I thank you for that
tremendous contribution to our common interests.
All of you, Brazilians and Americans equally, have my full
support in the important work ahead as we move to strengthen
our already good relations. And I know that with Ambassador
Melton at the helm, the task is in good hands. Once again
thank you for your dedication and commitment.
you AND
God bless the United States of America.
# # #
I WANT TO PAY 1 SPECIAL TRIBUTE
TO THE BRAZILIAN EMPLOYEES T. DEPS THE
EMBASSY. You ARE OUR INSTITUTIONAL MEMORIES,
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SOCIET GUIDES. swo Close FRIENDS. I WANT TO
THANK you for THE BRIDGES THAT you BUILI SETWOON
THE U.S. AND BRAZIL
Grant/Cawley
November 28, 1990
2:00 p.m.
A:BRAZIL.EMB
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: EMBASSY GREETING
BRASILIA, BRAZIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1990
Ambassador Rick Melton, his wife Peggy, members of the
Embassy staff, our foreign service nationals, and members of
the American community. It is a pleasure to meet all of
you, and to begin such an auspicious journey here in the
great nation of Brazil.
Vice President Quayle gave me a great report on your
Brasilia community. He says that he ably defended the
Hoosier reputation of basketball prowess while at the
American school. He also warned me not to venture onto the
tennis court here, for I would suffer humiliating defeat at
the hands of some of the aces on the Embassy staff. ((I
should have brought Pete Sampras with me on the trip.))
Barbara and I both want to let you know of our great
admiration for you, as you represent our country -- and I'm
not just talking about those of you who work in the Embassy.
I mean every one of you, because all of you are
representative of the best that is America.
Your involvement with the Brazilian community -- supporting
social welfare projects through the American Women's Club or
your church, showing appreciation for Brazilian culture, and
helping Brazilians learn about American culture -- has
immense value.
2
Barbara and I had the privilege of similarly representing
the United States a few years, ((a few grandchildren) and a
couple of jobs ago, when I was Ambassador to the People's
Republic of China. As a result of that experience we have,
I think, an enhanced appreciation for the amount of work
that goes into a Presidential visit. We thank you for it.
Headlines are made when diplomatic breakthroughs occur, when
important agreements are signed, and when dramatic events
affect relations between states. The day-to-day work of the
diplomat and of private Americans overseas, however, doesn't
normally make headlines. To all the employees of the
Embassy, I want you to know that so much of what is
accomplished in U.S.-Brazilian relations is directly related
to your knowledge and dedication. I thank you for that
tremendous contribution to our common interests.
All of you, Brazilians and Americans equally, have my full
support in the important work ahead as we move to strengthen
our already good relations. And I know that with Ambassador
Melton at the helm, the task is in good hands. Once again
thank you for your dedication and commitment.
God bless the United States of America.
# # #