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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/28/90
11/29/90 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION
FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
BOSKIN
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm.
112,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, with 3
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
McNally/Simon
November 26, 1990
90 NOV 23 P:: 3: 54
Draft 3 (B:URUGUAY)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
Barbara and I have been deeply touched by your warm welcome.
You've made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by
images that were once familiar features in our own nation's fron-
tier tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla
depicting covered wagons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself.
For a moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas! IIII
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. 111
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay --
this heart-shaped country that's not only at the heart of the
Southern Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. III
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons.
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me
you see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of Uruguayan
NATION
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a country.
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere looks
out upon a new era, an era that -- as I told your neighbors in
FIRST
4*
of
SPEAK
J.
RATHER
THAN
SPEAK
SPEAKING
5x
Brazil yesterday -- marks "a new dawn for the New World.
THIRD world
at SHOULD see
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
of TITE "NEW
wones:
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the Unites States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was the MacGillycuddys of Ireland, who left
the shores of Europe in the last century. One went north. One
went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same God, learned
the language of their adopted countries. And today, their grand-
children are the children of the Americas: Eduardo MacGillycuddy
-- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Connie Mack --
United States Senator from the state of Florida.
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last February, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas
Initiative -- an ambitious new plan to help create a hemispheric
free trade zone. It's a major new step in our shared dream for
the world's first completely democratic hemisphere -- and
President Lacalle was the first head of state to call me to
discuss how we could work together to realize its objectives.
The World is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Tierra del Fuegg to the Rio Grande, old ways of doing business
7
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the embod-
iment of politica1-legitimacy. The democratic ideal has become
irresistible precisely because it is now an indigenous force the
world over, from Poland to Paraguay, from China to Chile.
THE DEMOCRATIC IDENC
It has not triumphed everywhere, and, to be sure, not all
WAR
men and women today live under freedom and democracy. But we
IN
have reached the point where all are demanding to live under
freedom and democracy as their God-given right.
The Western Hemisphere can take pride in having launched
this worldwide transformation from dictatorship to democracy.
And nowhere has the process been more impressive than in Uruguay,
where your people have demonstrated the courage, cooperation and
4
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve, Uruguay's very quality of life.
But fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no
easy solutions. No quick fixes. In the U.S., we are grappling
with the budget deficit. Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has
established a social emergency fund to help the most needy. We
have been pleased to be able to contribute to this new fund.
Changes are also sweeping the United States. There is new
thinking on the Potomac. We will keep our commitments in Central
America, and we are also reaching out a helping hand of
friendship and cooperation to our neighbors in South America.
I know some in Latin America fear we've become preoccupied
with dramatic developments in the old world. Let me assure you
today that we have not -- the Enterprise for the Americas Initia-
tive represents a fundamental shift in our relationship with
Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth President
Lacalle recognized last June at the O.A.S., a truth that has now
been heard and embraced throughout the Americas. Prosperity in
iT IN THIS REGARD, JE HAVE Tr TAKE servin vors of the
honst
B POLE / or THE JUDICIARY. YOUR jurreme seems COMING Caver TO 17:0 SP.AK THEY TO ARE you, WITH I us in
net THIS CAMBER with I will SAY IN PUBLIC WHAT I TRI THEM in Private FREE
were AND MPKRT,IN. WAICIAL Judicial SYSTEM is RENJAMENTE TC THE Functioning ideal
5
our Hemisphere, he said, depends on trade -- not aid.
In order to promote trade, we have signed a framework agree-
ment with your government that commits us to explore practical
ways to reduce trade barriers. A strong multilateral trading
system is the cornerstone of a healthy, expanding world economy.
And that why my highest trade priority is the successful
conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT negotiations. It
presents us an extraordinary opportunity for unparalleled
economic growth for an nations, well into the 21st century.
At the Houston Summit, we stood with Uruguay and other Latin
American nations in insisting that countries stop subsidizing
agricultural products to the detriment of world trade The land
has historically been at the heart of both our economies. And
from Montevideo to Montana, our farmers and ranchers enjoy shared
traditions, shared interests, and shared concerns.
As the traveler in The Purple Land says: "We lose half our
opportunities in life through too much caution n The new dawn is
breaking. Let's shake the world. Let's conclude GATT now. III
Improved trade must be bolstered by assistance with invest-
ment and with debt. In order to promote investment, we have
entered into the bilateral investment treaty with your government
that will pave the way for new U.S. investments in Uruguay.
In order to assist with debt, we have asked Congress to
approve a new package for the relief of official Latin debt.
This will not only allow us to reduce debt, but also to convert
other payments to investment in industry, and to swap "debt-for-
P To PROMOTS INVESTMENT we HAVE A- BEEN INCUSTOR WORKING sectorn WITH COAN THE PROGRAM INTER- AMERICAN THE RENGUAYAN, IDD's
GOVELOPMENT RESPONSE HAS BANK BEEN OUTSTANDING TO CREATE THAT'S No SURPRISE. IT'S LEG BY AN,
ENRIQUE ISLESIAS.
accomple had
6
nature" to protect Uruguay's natural beauty. Environmental
destruction knows no borders -- and it is our responsibility to
leave future generations not only a more prosperous world, but
also a cleaner and safer world. III
A safer world also means a world free from the scourge of
this hemisphere -- the scourge called cocaine. For the sake of
EVERY COUNTRY RWST so ITS PART To STOP
our kids -- the explosive cycle of drugs, dependency and dollars
must be stopped. III
And finally, & safer world also means a world safe for
freedom, a world governed by the Rule of Law. And looking out at
the assembled Supreme Court of this land only serves to remind us
of the importance of the judiciary to the freedom of a democracy
and the importance of Rule of Law to the freedom of the world.
What the world faces in the Persian Gulf is fundamental. No
one in Uruguay needs to be told about the sovereignty of nations.
In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of free Uruguayans
TO THIS LAND.
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
Wrong. artigas led
y for Uruguay. III
out of the
overnight. But today many
belie
country rather then
Artigas' brave stand --
Urugu
submit to argentinion
bed into another nation.
rule.
Eisenhower spoke to the
people
DS
.um. Our message hasn't
change
s does not covet a single
acre (
We do not wish to control
or die
We believe that the people
7
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all."
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the O.A.S. nations now
barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States. III
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty ... from the
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. Dut as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay, like all of Latin America,
will be searching for its own true colors, as vibrant and diverse
As CUE CONTINUE OUR UOYAGS OF DISCOVERY OF our No THIS NEW WORLD,
as the continent itself. As you search, we will be watching with
we 60 so WITH HOPS, WITH OPTIMISM, and WITH FAITH IN 600.
great hopes. And we will be standing with you. III Godspeed
you on this journey. And God bless the people of Uruguay.
Uruguay has long been famed for its awareness of the world beyond its borders.
There is no clearer evidence of this than the fact that the most important roun
of world trade talks is called the "Uruguay Round."
The Uruguay Round is aptly named. It is an effort to translate vision into
action-- to open up the world trading system in ways that will benefits both
developed and developing countries. We all need a successful completion of the
Round. That is why I have made the Round my top trade priority, and explains
why it has such a prominent place in my Enterprise for the Americas initiative
?
As our trade ministers meet in Brussels this week, I want to speak to them from
the place where the Round began. The Round began with a commitment to expansion
of world trade. Let us finish the Round in the same spirit with which it
began-- translating good intentions into firm commitments that will benefit us
all.
EXPANDING
X
bucysake WORLD we made sure substantially
Uruguay has aken positive positions throughout the Round. We have worked
closely. We realize what the stakes are This image of a large industrialized
country working toward a common goal of free world trade with a small but
far-seeing country like Uruguay is an example worthy of emulation. Let us
redouble our efforts and accept no result other than success.
11/29/90 17:03
202 786 8433
PA
011
Treasury Insert
Insert to Uruquayan Congress Speech
We have also proposed to support efforts to attract global
capital flows through a new lending program in the Inter-American
Development Bank and through the creation of a multilateral fund
to support investment reforms.
The United States will also help countries committed to
economic and investment reform to shake loose this burden of
debt. By reducing bilateral debt, we will also facilitate
investment and support for the environment to protect Uruguay's
natural resources.
A
Document No. 19427055
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 OCT 28 P4: 56
DATE: 11/28/90
11/29/90 4:00 PM
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT bootles
PORTER
DARMAN
N/C
ROGICH
N/C
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
BOSKIN
N/C
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, 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
McNally/Simon
November 26, 1990
90 NOV 28 PM 3: 54
Draft 3 (B:URUGUAY)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
we
Barbara and I a have been deeply touched by your warm welcome.
You've made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by
images that were once familiar features in our own nation's fron-
tier tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla
depicting covered wagons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself.
For a moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas! \\\\
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. III
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay --
this heart-shaped country that's not only at the heart of the
Southern Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. III
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons.
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me
you see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of nation Uruguayan
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a country.
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere looks
for the not of First world or Third world but are
out upon a new era, an era that -- as I told your neighbors in
era that
Brazil yesterday marks "a new dawn for the New World."
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the Unites d States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was the MacGillycuddys of Ireland, who left
the shores of Europe in the last century. One went north. One
went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same God, learned
the language of their adopted countries. And today, their grand-
children are the children of the Americas: Eduardo MacGillycuddy
Cornelius better
-- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Connie Mack --
known n
mycountry a
United States Senator from the state of Florida.
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last February, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas
increasettade, investment and
Initiative -- an ambitious new plan to help create a hemispheric
growth throughout the Henesphere.
free trade zone. It's a major new step in our shared dream for
the world's first completely democratic hemisphere -- and
President Lacalle was the first head of state to call me to
discuss how we could work together to realize its objectives.
The world is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Texas Border
Tierra del Fuego to the Rio Grande, old ways of doing business
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the embod-
iment of political legitimacy. The democratic ideal has become
irresistible precisely because it is now an indigenous force the
world over, from Poland to Paraguay, from China to Chile.
The dervocratic ideal
It has not triumphed everywhere, and, to be sure, not all
men and women today live under freedom and democracy. But we
have reached the point where all are demanding to live under
freedom and democracy as their God-given right.
The Western Hemisphere can take pride in having launched
this worldwide transformation from dictatorship to democracy.
And nowhere has the process been more impressive than in Uruguay,
where your people have demonstrated the courage, cooperation and
4
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve Uruguay's very quality of life.
But fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no
easy solutions. No quick fixes. / In the U.S., we are grappling
with the budget deficit. Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has
established a social emergency fund to help the most needy. We
have been pleased to be able to contribute to this new fund.
Changes are also sweeping the United States. There is new
thinking on the Potomac. We will keep our commitments in Central
America, and we are also reaching out a helping hand of
friendship and cooperation to our neighbors in South America.
I know some in Latin America fear we've become preoccupied
with dramatic developments in the old world. Let me assure you
today that we have not -- the Enterprise for the Americas Initia-
tive represents a fundamental shift in our relationship with
Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth President
Lacalle recognized last June at the O.A.S., a truth that has now
been heard and embraced throughout the Americas. Prosperity in
5
our Hemisphere, he said, depends on trade -- not aid.
are WORKING toward
In order to promote trade, we have signed a framework agree-
ment with your government that commits us to explore practical
Uruquay, Brazil, Argenture and Paraguag
and investment
ways to reduce trade barriers. A strong multilateral trading
system is the cornerstone of a healthy, expanding world economy.
-- benefitting both developed and developing nations
Glike
And that's why my highest trade priority is the successful
conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT negotiations. It
presents us an extraordinary opportunity for unparalleled
economic growth for all nations, well into the 21st century.
In the final round of tacks at the GATT this week, we stand
At the Houston Summit, we stood with Uruguay and other Latin
\sharply reduce the
American nations in insisting that countries stop subsidizing es to
that distort
agricultural products to the detriment of world trade. The land
usc
has historically been at the heart of both our economies. And
G
miserts
from Montevideo to Montana, our farmers and ranchers enjoy shared
traditions, shared interests, and shared concerns.
As the traveler in The Purple Land says: "We lose half our
opportunities in life through too much caution." The new dawn is
the Round
breaking. Let's shake the world. Let's conclude GATT now. III
Improved trade must be bolstered by assistance with invest-
are negotiating a
ment and with debt. In order to promote investment, we have
entered into the bilateral investment treaty with your government
that will pave the way for new U.S. investments in Uruguay.
In order to assist with debt, we have asked Congress to
reduction
approve a new package for the relief of official Latin debt.
This will not only allow us to reduce debt, but also to convert
other payments to investment in industry, and to swap "debt-for-
6
nature" to protect Uruguay's natural beauty. Environmental
destruction knows no borders -- and it is our responsibility to
leave future generations not only a more prosperous world, but
also a cleaner and safer world.
A safer world also means a world free from the scourge of
this hemisphere -- the scourge called cocaine. For the sake of
every country must do its port to stop
our kids -- the explosive cycle of drugs, dependency and dollars
must be stopped. III
And finally, a safer world also means a world safe for
freedom, a world governed by the Rule of Law. And looking out at
hisest
the assembled Supreme Court of this land only serves to remind us
of the importance of the judiciary to the freedom of a democracy
- and the importance of Rule of Law to the freedom of the world.
What the world faces in the Persian Gulf is fundamental. No
one in Uruguay needs to be told about the sovereignty of nations.
double
In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of free Uruguayans
check
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
demand was simple: complete autonomy for Uruguay. III
Artigas' dream was not realized overnight. But today many
believe that -- had it not been for Artigas' brave stand --
Uruguay would surely have been absorbed into another nation.
Exactly 30 years ago, President Eisenhower spoke to the
people of Uruguay from this very podium. Our message hasn't
changed. He said: "The United States does not covet a single
acre of land that belongs to another. We do not wish to control
or dictate to another government
We believe that the people
7
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all."
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the O.A.S. nations now
barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States.
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty -- from the
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. But as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay, like all of Latin America,
will be searching for its own true colors, as vibrant and diverse
as the continent itself. As you search, we will be watching with
great hopes. And we will be standing with you. III Godspeed
you on this journey. And God bless the people of Uruguay.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 29, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON cu
FROM:
EDWARD E. MCNALLY alw
SUBJECT:
ADDRESS TO THE URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
I.
SUMMARY
On Tuesday, December 4, at 4:00 p.m., you will address
a joint session of the Uruguayan Congress in the Legislative
Palace in Montevideo.
II. DISCUSSION
You will be introduced by Vice President Gonzalo
Aguirre, the presiding officer. In the audience will be 130
senators and representatives, along with members of the
cabinet and Supreme Court. By custom, President Lacalle
will not attend.
The address (15 minutes, on teleprompter) pays tribute
to Uruguay's traditional leading role in championing both
political and economic liberty. It promotes yet again the
Enterprise for the Americas Initiative and thanks Uruguay
for their stand against Iraq's aggression.
McNally/Simon
November 30, 1990
Draft 5 (B:URUGUAY)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
We have been deeply touched by your warm welcome. You've
made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by images
that were once familiar features in our own nation's frontier
tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla depict-
ing covered wãgons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself. For a
moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas!
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. III
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay --
this heart-shaped country that's not only at the heart of the
Southern Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. 111
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons. 111
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me I
see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of Uruguayan
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a Nation. 111
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere looks
out upon a new era, an era not for the First World or the Third
World, but an era that marks "a new dawn for the New World."
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the United States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was the MacGillycuddys of Ireland, who left
the shores of Europe in the last century. One went north. One
went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same God, learned
the language of their adopted countries. And today, their grand-
children are the children of the Americas: Eduardo MacGillycuddy
-- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Cornelius MacGilly-
cuddy, better known in my country as Senator Connie Mack. 111
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last February, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas
Initiative -- an ambitious new plan to increase trade, investment
and growth throughout the Hemisphere. It's a major step in our
shared dream for the world's first completely democratic hemi-
sphere -- and President Lacalle was the first leader to call me
to discuss how we could work together to realize its objectives.
The world is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Tierra del Fuego to the Texas border, old ways of doing business
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the heart
of political legitimacy. The democratic ideal has not triumphed
everywhere, and, to be sure, not all men and women today live in
freedom and democracy. But we have reached the point where all
are demanding to live in freedom as their God-given right.
The Western Hemisphere can take pride in having launched
this worldwide transformation from dictatorship to democracy.
And nowhere has the process been more impressive than in Uruguay,
where your people have demonstrated the courage, cooperation and
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
4
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve Uruguay's very quality of life.
Fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no easy
solutions. No quick fixes. But you are not alone. Our Enter-
prise for the Americas Initiative is aimed at extending a helping
hand to our neighbors in South America on trade, investment, and
debt reduction. III
I know some in Latin America fear we've become preoccupied
with dramatic developments in the old world. Let me assure you
today that we have not -- the Enterprise for the Americas Initia-
tive represents a fundamental shift in our relationship with
Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth President
Lacalle recognized last June at the O.A.S., a truth that has now
been heard and embraced throughout the Americas. Prosperity in
our Hemisphere, he said, depends on trade -- not aid.
In order to promote trade, we are working toward a framework
agreement with Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay that com-
mits us to explore practical ways to reduce trade and investment
barriers. A strong multilateral trading system is the corner-
stone of a healthy, expanding world economy -- benefitting both
developed and developing nations alike. That's why I have made
5
the successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT my top
trade priority -- and that's why it has such a prominent place in
my Enterprise for the Americas Initiative. It presents us an
extraordinary opportunity for unparalleled economic growth for
all nations, well into the 21st century.
In the final talks at the GATT this week, we stand with you
and other Latin nations in insisting that countries sharply
reduce the agricultural subsidies that distort world trade. The
land has historically been at the heart of both our economies,
and from Montévideo to Montana, our farmers and ranchers enjoy
shared traditions, shared interests, and shared concerns.
As our Trade Ministers meet in Brussels this week, I want to
speak to them from the place where the Round began. It began
with a commitment to expansion of world trade. Let us finish the
Round in the same spirit -- translating good intentions into firm
commitments that will benefit us all by substantially expanding
world trade. As the traveler in The Purple Land says: "We lose
half our opportunities in life through too much caution." The
new dawn is breaking. The stakes are high. Let's conclude the
GATT Round now. 111
The Enterprise for the Americas Initiative also acknowledges
that improved trade must be bolstered by assistance with invest-
ment and with debt. To promote investment, we have been working
with the Inter-American Development Bank to create a sectoral
loan program. The I.D.B.'s response has been outstanding. That
is no surprise -- it's led by an Uruguayan -- Enrique Iglesias.
6
We will also help countries committed to economic and
investment reform to shake loose the burden of debt -- and we've
asked our Congress to approve a new package to do just that.
This will also allow us to convert other payments to investment
in industry, and to swap "debt-for-nature" to protect Uruguay's
natural beauty. Environmental destruction knows no borders --
and it is our responsibility to leave future generations not only
a more prosperous world, but also a cleaner and safer world. III
A safer world also means a world free from the scourge of
this hemisphere -- the scourge called cocaine. For the sake of
our kids -- every country must do its part to stop the explosive
cycle of drugs, dependency and dollars. 111
And finally, a safer world also means a world safe for
freedom, a world governed by the Rule of Law. Earlier today, I
met with your Supreme Court. And I will say in public what I
told them in private: A free, honest, and impartial judicial
system is fundamental to the freedom of a democracy -- just as
the Rule of Law is fundamental to the freedom of the world.
What the world faces in the Persian Gulf is fundamental. We
can't reward those who would wipe a free nation off the face of
the Earth. No one in Uruguay needs to be told about sovereignty.
In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of free Uruguayans
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
demand was simple: complete autonomy for Uruguay.
7
Artigas' dream was not realized overnight. But today many
believe that -- had it not been for Artigas' brave stand --
Uruguay would surely have been absorbed into another nation.
Exactly 30 years ago, President Eisenhower spoke to the
people of Uruguay from this very podium. Our message hasn't
changed. He said: "The United States does not covet a single
acre of land that belongs to another. We do not wish to control
or dictate to another government
We believe that the people
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all."
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the O.A.S. nations now
barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States. 111
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty -- from the
8
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. And as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay and all the Hemisphere will
continue on our voyage of discovery, guided by the true colors of
the Americas -- the colors of free ideas, free markets, and free
trade. As you travel, we will be watching with great hopes. And
we will be standing with you. 111 Godspeed you on this journey.
And God bless the people of Uruguay.
#
#
#
Document No. 19427055
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 11/28/90
11/29/90 4:00 PM
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
BOSKIN
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
90 OCT 29 P5: RESPONSE: P5:10 10
see Comments. Thanks
Holls Williamson
11-29-90
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
November 26, 1990
90 NOV 23 PM 3: 54
Draft 3 (B:URUGUAY)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
Barbara and I have been deeply touched by your warm welcome.
You've made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by
images that were once familiar features in our own nation's fron-
tier tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla
depicting covered wagons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself.
For a moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas!
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. III
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay ---
this heart-shaped country that's not only at the heart of the
Southern Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. 111
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons.
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me
you see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of Uruguayan
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a country.
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere looks
out upon a new era, an era that -- as I told your neighbors in
Brazil yesterday -- marks "a new dawn for the New World."
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the United States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was the MacGillycuddys of Ireland, who left
the shores of Europe in the last century. One went north. One
went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same God, learned
the language of their adopted countries. And today, their grand-
children are the children of the Americas: Eduardo MacGillycuddy
-- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Connie Mack --
United States Senator from the state of Florida.
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last February, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas
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The world is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Tierra del Fuego to the Rio Grande, old ways of doing business
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the embod-
iment of political legitimacy. The democratic ideal has become
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And nowhere has the process been more impressive than in Uruguay,
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4
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve Uruguay's very quality of life.
But fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no
easy solutions. No quick fixes. In the U.S., we are grappling
with the budget deficit. Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has
established a social emergency fund to help the most needy. We
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I know some in Latin America fear we've become preoccupied
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today that we have not -- the Enterprise for the Americas Initia-
tive represents a fundamental shift in our relationship with
Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth President
Lacalle recognized last June at the O.A.S., a truth that has now
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nature" to protect Uruguay's natural beauty. Environmental
destruction knows no borders -- and it is our responsibility to
leave future generations not only a more prosperous world, but
also a cleaner and safer world. III
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In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
demand was simple: complete autonomy for Uruguay. III
Artigas' dream was not realized overnight. But today many
believe that -- had it not been for Artigas' brave stand --
Uruguay would surely have been absorbed into another nation.
Exactly 30 years ago, President Eisenhower spoke to the
people of Uruguay from this very podium. Our message hasn't
changed. He said: "The United States does not covet a single
acre of land that belongs to another. We do not wish to control
or dictate to another government
We believe that the people
7
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all."
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the O.A.S. nations now
barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States. III
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty -- from the
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. But as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay, like all of Latin America,
will be searching for its own true colors, as vibrant and diverse
as the continent itself. As you search, we will be watching with
great hopes. And we will be standing with you. 111 Godspeed
you on this journey. And God bless the people of Uruguay.
#
#
#
00 WHITE OCT 29 P1:18 18
Document No. 19427055
HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 11/28/90
11/29/90 4:00 PM
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
BOSKIN
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
minor suggestion XD
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
November 26, 1990
90 NOV 28 PM 3: 54
Draft 3 B:URUGUAY)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
Barbara and I have been deeply touched by your warm welcome.
You've made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by
images that were once familiar features in our own nation's fron-
tier tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla
depicting covered wagons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself.
For a moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas!
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. III
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay --
this heart-shaped country that's not only at the heart of the
Southern Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. 111
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons.
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me
you see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of Uruguayan
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a country.
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere looks
out upon a new era, an era that -- as I told your neighbors in
Brazil yesterday -- marks "a new dawn for the New World."
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the Unites States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was the MacGillycuddys of Ireland, who left
the shores of Europe in the last century. One went north. One
went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same God, learned
the language of their adopted countries. And today, their grand-
children are the children of the Americas: Eduardo MacGillycuddy
-- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Connie Mack --
United States Senator from the state of Florida.
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last February, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas
Initiative -- an ambitious new plan to help create a hemispheric
free trade zone. It's a major new step in our shared dream for
the world's first completely democratic hemisphere -- and
President Lacalle was the first head of state to call me to
discuss how we could work together to realize its objectives.
The world is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Tierra del Fuego to the Rio Grande, old ways of doing business
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the embod-
iment of political legitimacy. The democratic ideal has become
irresistible precisely because it is now an indigenous force the
world over, from Poland to Paraguay, from China to Chile.
It has not triumphed everywhere, and, to be sure, not all
men and women today live under freedom and democracy. But we
have reached the point where all are demanding to live under
freedom and democracy as their God-given right.
The Western Hemisphere can take pride in having launched
this worldwide transformation from dictatorship to democracy.
And nowhere has the process been more impressive than in Uruguay,
where your people have demonstrated the courage, cooperation and
4
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve Uruguay's very quality of life.
But fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no
easy solutions. No quick fixes. In the U.S., we are grappling
with the budget deficit. Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has
established a social emergency fund to help the most needy. We
have been pleased to be able to contribute to this new fund.
Changes are also sweeping the United States. There is new
thinking on the Potomac. We will keep our commitments in Central
America, and we are also reaching out a helping hand of
friendship and cooperation to our neighbors in South America.
I know some in Latin America fear we've become preoccupied
with dramatic developments in the old world. Let me assure you
today that we have not -- the Enterprise for the Americas Initia-
tive represents a fundamental shift in our relationship with
Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth President
Lacalle recognized last June at the O.A.S., a truth that has now
been heard and embraced throughout the Americas. Prosperity in
5
our Hemisphere, he said, depends on trade -- not aid.
In order to promote trade, we have signed a framework agree-
ment with your government that commits us to explore practical
ways to reduce trade barriers. A strong multilateral trading
system is the cornerstone of a healthy, expanding world economy.
And that's why my highest trade priority is the successful
conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT negotiations. It
presents us an extraordinary opportunity for unparalleled
economic growth for all nations, well into the 21st century.
At the Houston Summit, we stood with Uruguay and other Latin
American nations in insisting that countries stop subsidizing
agricultural products to the detriment of world trade. The land
has historically been at the heart of both our economies. And
from Montevideo to Montana, our farmers and ranchers enjoy shared
traditions, shared interests, and shared concerns.
As the traveler in The Purple Land says: "We lose half our
opportunities in life through too much caution." The new dawn is
breaking. Let's shake the world. Let's conclude GATT now. III
Improved trade must be bolstered by assistance with invest-
ment and with debt. In order to promote investment, we have
entered into the bilateral investment treaty with your government
that will pave the way for new U.S. investments in Uruguay.
In order to assist with debt, we have asked Congress to
approve a new package for the relief of official Latin debt.
This will not only allow us to reduce debt, but also to convert
other payments to investment in industry, and to swap "debt-for-
6
nature" to protect Uruguay's natural beauty. Environmental
destruction knows no borders -- and it is our responsibility to
leave future generations not only a more prosperous world, but
also a cleaner and safer world. 111
A safer world also means a world free from the scourge of
this hemisphere -- the scourge called cocaine. For the sake of
our kids -- the explosive cycle of drugs, dependency and dollars
must be stopped. III
And finally, a safer world also means a world safe for
freedom, a world governed by the Rule of Law. And looking out at
the assembled Supreme Court of this land only serves to remind us
of the importance of the judiciary to the freedom of a democracy
-- and the importance of Rule of Law to the freedom of the world.
and
What the world faces in the Persian Gulf is fundamental. No
one in Uruguay needs to be told about the sovereignty of nations.
In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of free Uruguayans
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
demand was simple: complete autonomy for Uruguay. III
Artigas' dream was not realized overnight. But today many
believe that -- had it not been for Artigas' brave stand --
Uruguay would surely have been absorbed into another nation.
Exactly 30 years ago, President Eisenhower spoke to the
people of Uruguay from this very podium. Our message hasn't
changed. He said: "The United States does not covet a single
acre of land that belongs to another. We do not wish to control
or dictate to another government We believe that the people
7
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all."
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the O.A.S. nations now
barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States. III
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty -- from the
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. But as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay, like all of Latin America,
will be searching for its own true colors, as vibrant and diverse
as the continent itself. As you search, we will be watching with
great hopes. And we will be standing with you. 111 Godspeed
you on this journey. And God bless the people of Uruguay.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Novemberg 1990
OCT 30 A10 : 16
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Uruguayan Congress
We have reviewed the attached draft and have two comments.
On page three, first full paragraph, first sentence we suggest
editing the sentence to read, an ambitious new plan to help
create hemispheric free trade." This wording would make it
clear that free trade is a long term objective and would avoid
creating a misunderstanding that an actual hemispheric free
trade zone will be achieved in the near term.
In the last paragraph on page five, we recommend replacing
"for the relief of" with "to reduce". "Relief of" may be
misleading and inferred to mean total forgiveness of debt.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
CC: James W. Cicconi
Document No. 19427055
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 11/28/90
11/29/90 4:00 PM
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
BOSKIN
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, 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
McNally/Simon
November 26, 1990
90 NOV 28 PM 3: 54
Draft 3 (B:URUGUAY)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
Barbara and I have been deeply touched by your warm welcome.
You've made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by
images that were once familiar features in our own nation's fron-
tier tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla
depicting covered wagons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself.
For a moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas! 1111
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. III
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay --
this heart-shaped country that's not only at the heart of the
Southern Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. 111
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons. III
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me
you see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of Uruguayan
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a country.
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere looks
out upon a new era, an era that -- as I told your neighbors in
Brazil yesterday -- marks "a new dawn for the New World."
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the Unites States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was the MacGillycuddys of Ireland, who left
the shores of Europe in the last century. One went north. One
went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same God, learned
the language of their adopted countries. And today, their grand-
children are the children of the Americas: Eduardo MacGillycuddy
-- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Connie Mack --
United States Senator from the state of Florida. III
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last February, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas
Initiative -- an ambitious new plan to help create a hemispheric
free
trade zone. It's a major new step in our shared dream for
the world's first completely democratic hemisphere -- and
President Lacalle was the first head of state to call me to
discuss how we could work together to realize its objectives.
The world is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Tierra del Fuego to the Rio Grande, old ways of doing business
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the embod-
iment of political legitimacy. The democratic ideal has become
irresistible precisely because it is now an indigenous force the
world over, from Poland to Paraguay, from China to Chile.
It has not triumphed everywhere, and, to be sure, not all
men and women today live under freedom and democracy. But we
have reached the point where all are demanding to live under
freedom and democracy as their God-given right.
The Western Hemisphere can take pride in having launched
this worldwide transformation from dictatorship to democracy.
And nowhere has the process been more impressive than in Uruguay,
where your people have demonstrated the courage, cooperation and
4
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve Uruguay's very quality of life.
But fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no
easy solutions. No quick fixes. In the U.S., we are grappling
with the budget deficit. Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has
established a social emergency fund to help the most needy. We
have been pleased to be able to contribute to this new fund.
Changes are also sweeping the United States. There is new
thinking on the Potomac. We will keep our commitments in Central
America, and we are also reaching out a helping hand of
friendship and cooperation to our neighbors in South America.
I know some in Latin America fear we've become preoccupied
with dramatic developments in the old world. Let me assure you
today that we have not -- the Enterprise for the Americas Initia-
tive represents a fundamental shift in our relationship with
Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth President
Lacalle recognized last June at the O.A.S., a truth that has now
been heard and embraced throughout the Americas. Prosperity in
5
our Hemisphere, he said, depends on trade -- not aid.
In order to promote trade, we have signed a framework agree-
ment with your government that commits us to explore practical
ways to reduce trade barriers. A strong multilateral trading
system is the cornerstone of a healthy, expanding world economy.
And that's why my highest trade priority is the successful
conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT negotiations. It
presents us an extraordinary opportunity for unparalleled
economic growth for all nations, well into the 21st century.
At the Houston Summit, we stood with Uruguay and other Latin
American nations in insisting that countries stop subsidizing
agricultural products to the detriment of world trade. The land
has historically been at the heart of both our economies. And
from Montevideo to Montana, our farmers and ranchers enjoy shared
traditions, shared interests, and shared concerns.
As the traveler in The Purple Land says: "We lose half our
opportunities in life through too much caution." The new dawn is
breaking. Let's shake the world. Let's conclude GATT now. III
Improved trade must be bolstered by assistance with invest-
ment and with debt. In order to promote investment, we have
entered into the bilateral investment treaty with your government
that will pave the way for new U.S. investments in Uruguay.
In order to assist with debt, we have asked Congress to
to reduce
approve a new package for the relief of official Latin debt.
This will not only allow us to reduce debt, but also to convert
other payments to investment in industry, and to swap "debt-for-
6
nature" to protect Uruguay's natural beauty. Environmental
destruction knows no borders -- and it is our responsibility to
leave future generations not only a more prosperous world, but
also a cleaner and safer world. 111
A safer world also means a world free from the scourge of
this hemisphere -- the scourge called cocaine. For the sake of
our kids -- the explosive cycle of drugs, dependency and dollars
must be stopped. 111
And finally, a safer world also means a world safe for
freedom, a world governed by the Rule of Law. And looking out at
the assembled Supreme Court of this land only serves to remind us
of the importance of the judiciary to the freedom of a democracy
-- and the importance of Rule of Law to the freedom of the world.
What the world faces in the Persian Gulf is fundamental. No
one in Uruguay needs to be told about the sovereignty of nations.
In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of free Uruguayans
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
demand was simple: complete autonomy for Uruguay. III
Artigas' dream was not realized overnight. But today many
believe that -- had it not been for Artigas' brave stand --
Uruguay would surely have been absorbed into another nation.
Exactly 30 years ago, President Eisenhower spoke to the
people of Uruguay from this very podium. Our message hasn't
changed. He said: "The United States does not covet a single
acre of land that belongs to another. We do not wish to control
or dictate to another government
We believe that the people
7
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all." 1111
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the O.A.S. nations now
barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States. 111
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty -- from the
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. But as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay, like all of Latin America,
will be searching for its own true colors, as vibrant and diverse
as the continent itself. As you search, we will be watching with
great hopes. And we will be standing with you. III Godspeed
you on this journey. And God bless the people of Uruguay.
#
#
#
Document No. 19427055
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 OCT 29 A9:33
DATE: 11/28/90
11/29/90 4:00 PM
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
BOSKIN
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
11/29/90
x
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
November 26, 1990
90 NOV 28 PM 3: 54
Draft 3 (B:URUGUAY)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
Barbara and I have been deeply touched by your warm welcome.
You've made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by
images that were once familiar features in our own nation's fron-
tier tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla
depicting covered wagons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself.
For a moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas! 1111
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. III
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay --
this heart-shaped country that's not only at the heart of the
Southern Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. III
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons.
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me
you see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of Uruguayan
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a country.
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere looks
out upon a new era, an era that -- as I told your neighbors in
Brazil yesterday -- marks "a new dawn for the New World."
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the Unites States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was the MacGillycuddys of Ireland, who left
the shores of Europe in the last century. One went north. One
went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same God, learned
the language of their adopted countries. And today, their grand-
children are the children of the Americas: Eduardo MacGillycuddy
-- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Connie Mack --
United States Senator from the state of Florida.
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last February, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas
Initiative -- an ambitious new plan to help create a hemispheric
free trade zone. It's a major new step in our shared dream for
the world's first completely democratic hemisphere -- and
President Lacalle was the first head of state to call me to
discuss how we could work together to realize its objectives.
The world is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Tierra del Fuego to the Rio Grande, old ways of doing business
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the embod-
iment of political legitimacy. The democratic ideal has become
irresistible precisely because it is now an indigenous force the
world over, from Poland to Paraguay, from China to Chile.
It has not triumphed everywhere, and, to be sure, not all
men and women today live under freedom and democracy. But we
have reached the point where all are demanding to live under
freedom and democracy as their God-given right.
The Western Hemisphere can take pride in having launched
this worldwide transformation from dictatorship to democracy.
And nowhere has the process been more impressive than in Uruguay,
where your people have demonstrated the courage, cooperation and
4
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve Uruguay's very quality of life.
But fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no
easy solutions. No quick fixes. In the U.S., we are grappling
with the budget deficit. Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has
established a social emergency fund to help the most needy. We
have been pleased to be able to contribute to this new fund.
Changes are also sweeping the United States. There is new
thinking on the Potomac. We will keep our commitments in Central
America, and we are also reaching out a helping hand of
friendship and cooperation to our neighbors in South America.
I know some in Latin America fear we've become preoccupied
with dramatic developments in the old world. Let me assure you
today that we have not -- the Enterprise for the Americas Initia-
tive represents a fundamental shift in our relationship with
Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth President
Lacalle recognized last June at the O.A.S., a truth that has now
been heard and embraced throughout the Americas. Prosperity in
5
our Hemisphere, he said, depends on trade -- not aid.
In order to promote trade, we have signed a framework agree-
ment with your government that commits us to explore practical
ways to reduce trade barriers. A strong multilateral trading
system is the cornerstone of a healthy, expanding world economy.
And that's why my highest trade priority is the successful
conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT negotiations. It
presents us an extraordinary opportunity for unparalleled
economic growth for all nations, well into the 21st century.
At the Houston Summit, we stood with Uruguay and other Latin
American nations in insisting that countries stop subsidizing
agricultural products to the detriment of world trade. The land
has historically been at the heart of both our economies. And
from Montevideo to Montana, our farmers and ranchers enjoy shared
traditions, shared interests, and shared concerns.
As the traveler in The Purple Land says: "We lose half our
opportunities in life through too much caution." The new dawn is
breaking. Let's shake the world. Let's conclude GATT now. III
Improved trade must be bolstered by assistance with invest-
ment and with debt. In order to promote investment, we have
entered into the bilateral investment treaty with your government
that will pave the way for new U.S. investments in Uruguay.
In order to assist with debt, we have asked Congress to
approve a new package for the relief of official Latin debt.
This will not only allow us to reduce debt, but also to convert
other payments to investment in industry, and to swap "debt-for-
6
nature" to protect Uruguay's natural beauty. Environmental
destruction knows no borders -- and it is our responsibility to
leave future generations not only a more prosperous world, but
also a cleaner and safer world. 111
A safer world also means a world free from the scourge of
this hemisphere -- the scourge called cocaine. For the sake of
our kids -- the explosive cycle of drugs, dependency and dollars
must be stopped. 111
And finally, a safer world also means a world safe for
freedom, a world governed by the Rule of Law. And looking out at
the assembled Supreme Court of this land only serves to remind us
of the importance of the judiciary to the freedom of a democracy
-- and the importance of Rule of Law to the freedom of the world.
What the world faces in the Persian Gulf is fundamental. No
one in Uruguay needs to be told about the sovereignty of nations.
In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of free Uruguayans
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
demand was simple: complete autonomy for Uruguay. III
Artigas' dream was not realized overnight. But today many
believe that -- had it not been for Artigas' brave stand --
Uruguay would surely have been absorbed into another nation.
Exactly 30 years ago, President Eisenhower spoke to the
people of Uruguay from this very podium. Our message hasn't
changed. He said: "The United States does not covet a single
acre of land that belongs to another. We do not wish to control
or dictate to another government
We believe that the people
7
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all."
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the O.A.S. nations now
barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States. III
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty -- from the
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. But as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay, like all of Latin America,
will be searching for its own true colors, as vibrant and diverse
as the continent itself. As you search, we will be watching with
great hopes. And we will be standing with you. III Godspeed
you on this journey. And God bless the people of Uruguay.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
wASHINGTON
Novembef 00T 2099012 : 29
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
JIM PINKERTON
SUBJECT:
Uruguayan Congress Draft
A fine speech with a wealth of detail indicating
considerable care and research. Minor comments follow:
pg. 2, para. 5, line 5
"
Eduardo
MacGillycuddy Connie Mack "
As we understand it, Sen. Mack still uses MacGillycuddy
as his legal name. If so, then perhaps it makes the point
about common ancestry clearer if the two last names are
repeated, e.g., " Eduardo MacGillycuddy and Cornelius
MacGillycuddy, better known in my country as Connie Mack,
U.S. Senator from the state of Florida.
3,3,2 "From Tierra del Fuego to the Rio Grande
"
We wonder if the Rio Grande might be a confusing
reference to Uruguayans since we imagine it to be a common
name for rivers in Latin America. If we're not mistaken,
our Rio Grande is actually called the Rio Grande del Norte
and is known in Mexico as the Rio Norte. If none of this
is the case then no problem; otherwise, something like
"From Tierra del Fuego to the Texas border " will make
it clearer.
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 57
DATE: 11/28/90
11/29/90 4:00 PM
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
BOSKIN
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No Comment 11/29/90
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Document No. 19427055
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
90 OCT 29 P3: 32
DATE: 11/28/90
11/29/90 4:00 PM
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
CARD
UNTERMEYER
CICCONI
ROGERS
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
PINKERTON
GRAY
BOSKIN
HAGIN
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, with a copy
to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: no comment
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McNally/Simon
November 26, 1990
90 NOV 28 PM 3: 54
Draft 3 (B:URUGUAY)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
Barbara and I have been deeply touched by your warm welcome.
You've made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by
images that were once familiar features in our own nation's fron-
tier tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla
depicting covered wagons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself.
For a moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas! 1111
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. 111
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay --
this heart-shaped country that's not only at the heart of the
Southern Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. III
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons.
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me
you see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of Uruguayan
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a country.
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere looks
out upon a new era, an era that -- as I told your neighbors in
Brazil yesterday -- marks "a new dawn for the New World."
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the Unites States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was the MacGillycuddys of Ireland, who left
the shores of Europe in the last century. One went north. One
went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same God, learned
the language of their adopted countries. And today, their grand-
children are the children of the Americas: Eduardo MacGillycuddy
-- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Connie Mack --
United States Senator from the state of Florida.
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last February, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas
Initiative -- an ambitious new plan to help create a hemispheric
free trade zone. It's a major new step in our shared dream for
the world's first completely democratic hemisphere -- and
President Lacalle was the first head of state to call me to
discuss how we could work together to realize its objectives.
The world is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Tierra del Fuego to the Rio Grande, old ways of doing business
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the embod-
iment of political legitimacy. The democratic ideal has become
irresistible precisely because it is now an indigenous force the
world over, from Poland to Paraguay, from China to Chile.
It has not triumphed everywhere, and, to be sure, not all
men and women today live under freedom and democracy. But we
have reached the point where all are demanding to live under
freedom and democracy as their God-given right.
The Western Hemisphere can take pride in having launched
this worldwide transformation from dictatorship to democracy.
And nowhere has the process been more impressive than in Uruguay,
where your people have demonstrated the courage, cooperation and
4
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve Uruguay's very quality of life.
But fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no
easy solutions. No quick fixes. In the U.S., we are grappling
with the budget deficit. Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has
established a social emergency fund to help the most needy. We
have been pleased to be able to contribute to this new fund.
Changes are also sweeping the United States. There is new
thinking on the Potomac. We will keep our commitments in Central
America, and we are also reaching out a helping hand of
friendship and cooperation to our neighbors in South America.
I know some in Latin America fear we've become preoccupied
with dramatic developments in the old world. Let me assure you
today that we have not -- the Enterprise for the Americas Initia-
tive represents a fundamental shift in our relationship with
Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth President
Lacalle recognized last June at the O.A.S., a truth that has now
been heard and embraced throughout the Americas. Prosperity in
5
our Hemisphere, he said, depends on trade -- not aid.
In order to promote trade, we have signed a framework agree-
ment with your government that commits us to explore practical
ways to reduce trade barriers. A strong multilateral trading
system is the cornerstone of a healthy, expanding world economy.
And that's why my highest trade priority is the successful
conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT negotiations. It
presents us an extraordinary opportunity for unparalleled
economic growth for all nations, well into the 21st century.
At the Houston Summit, we stood with Uruguay and other Latin
American nations in insisting that countries stop subsidizing
agricultural products to the detriment of world trade. The land
has historically been at the heart of both our economies. And
from Montevideo to Montana, our farmers and ranchers enjoy shared
traditions, shared interests, and shared concerns.
As the traveler in The Purple Land says: "We lose half our
opportunities in life through too much caution." The new dawn is
breaking. Let's shake the world. Let's conclude GATT now. III
Improved trade must be bolstered by assistance with invest-
ment and with debt. In order to promote investment, we have
entered into the bilateral investment treaty with your government
that will pave the way for new U.S. investments in Uruguay.
In order to assist with debt, we have asked Congress to
approve a new package for the relief of official Latin debt.
This will not only allow us to reduce debt, but also to convert
other payments to investment in industry, and to swap "debt-for-
6
nature" to protect Uruguay's natural beauty. Environmental
destruction knows no borders -- and it is our responsibility to
leave future generations not only a more prosperous world, but
also a cleaner and safer world. 111
A safer world also means a world free from the scourge of
this hemisphere -- the scourge called cocaine. For the sake of
our kids -- the explosive cycle of drugs, dependency and dollars
must be stopped. III
And finally, a safer world also means a world safe for
freedom, a world governed by the Rule of Law. And looking out at
the assembled Supreme Court of this land only serves to remind us
of the importance of the judiciary to the freedom of a democracy
-- and the importance of Rule of Law to the freedom of the world.
What the world faces in the Persian Gulf is fundamental. No
one in Uruguay needs to be told about the sovereignty of nations.
In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of free Uruguayans
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
demand was simple: complete autonomy for Uruguay. III
Artigas' dream was not realized overnight. But today many
believe that -- had it not been for Artigas' brave stand --
Uruguay would surely have been absorbed into another nation.
Exactly 30 years ago, President Eisenhower spoke to the
people of Uruguay from this very podium. Our message hasn't
changed. He said: "The United States does not covet a single
acre of land that belongs to another. We do not wish to control
or dictate to another government
We believe that the people
7
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all.'
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the O.A.S. nations now
barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States. III
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty -- from the
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. But as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay, like all of Latin America,
will be searching for its own true colors, as vibrant and diverse
as the continent itself. As you search, we will be watching with
great hopes. And we will be standing with you. III Godspeed
you on this journey. And God bless the people of Uruguay.
#
#
#
McNally/Simon
November 26, 1990
Draft Two (B:URUGUAY)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
Barbara and I have been deeply touched by your warm welcome.
You've made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by
images that were once familiar features in our own nation's fron-
tier tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla
depicting covered wagons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself.
For a moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas! \\\\
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. III
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay --
this heart-shaped country that's not only at the heart of the
South Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. III
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons.
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me
you see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of Uruguayan
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a country.
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere stands
on the threshold of a new era -- what I told your neighbors in
w
Rr.
Brazil yesterday marked "a new dawn for the New World."
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the Unites States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was Ireland's MacGillycuddy brothers, who
left the shores of Europe when the century was young. One went
north. One went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same
God, learned the language of their adopted countries. And today,
their grandchildren are the children of the Americas: Eduardo
MacGillycuddy -- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Connie
Mack -- United States Senator from the state of Florida. III
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last April, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas -- an
ambitious new initiative to help create a hemispheric free trade
zone. It's a major new step in our shared dream for the world's
first completely democratic hemisphere -- and President Lacalle
was the first head of state to call me to discuss how we could
work together to realize its objectives.
The world is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Tierra del Fuego to the Rio Grande, old ways of doing business
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the embod-
iment of political legitimacy. The democratic ideal has become
irresistible precisely because it is now an indigenous force the
world over, from Poland to Paraguay, from China to Chile.
It has not triumphed everywhere, and, to be sure, not all
men and women today live under freedom and democracy. But we
have reached the point where all are demanding to live under
freedom and democracy as their God-given right.
The Western Hemisphere can take pride in having launched
this worldwide transformation from dictatorship to democracy.
more
And nowhere has the process been as impressive as in Uruguay,
where your people have demonstrated the courage, cooperation and
4
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve Uruguay's very quality of life.
But fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no
easy solutions. No quick fixes. In the U.S., we are grappling
with the budget deficit. Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has
established a social emergency fund to help the most needy. We
new
have been pleased to have been able to contribute to this fund.
Changes are also sweeping the United States. There is new
?
thinking on the Potomac. We will keep our commitments in Central
America, and we are also reaching out a helping hand of
friendship and cooperation to our neighbors in South America.
some
I know that many in Latin America fear we have become unduly
preoccupied with dramatic developments in the old world. Let me
todal
assure you, that we have not. The Enterprise for the Americas
Initiative represents a fundamental shift in our relationship
with Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth
President Lacalle coined last June at the O.A.S., a truth that
Salinas
has now been heard and embraced throughout the Americas
Pros-
5
perity in our Hemisphere, he said, depends on trade -- not aid.
In order to promote trade, we have signed a framework agree-
ment with your government that commits us to explore practical
ways to reduce trade barriers. A strong multilateral trading
system is the cornerstone of a healthy, expanding world economy.
And that's why my highest trade priority is the successful
conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT negotiations. It
presents us an extraordinary opportunity for unparalleled
economic growth for all nations, well into the 21st century.
As the traveler in The Purple Land says: "We lose half our
opportunities in life through too much caution." The new dawn is
breaking. Let's shake the world. Let's conclude GATT now.
III
At the Houston Summit, we stood with Uruguay and other Latin
American nations in insisting that countries stop subsidizing
agricultural products to the detriment of world trade. The land
has historically been at the heart of both our economies. And
from Montevideo to Montana, our farmers and ranchers enjoy shared
traditions, shared interests, and shared concerns.
Improved trade must be bolstered by assistance with invest-
ment and with debt. In order to promote investment, we have
entered into the bilateral investment treaty with your government
that will pave the way for new U.S. investments in Uruguay.
In order to assist with debt, we have asked Congress to
approve a new package for the relief of official Latin debt.
This will not only allow us to reduce debt, but also to convert
other payments to investment in industry, and to swap "debt-for-
6
nature" to protect Uruguay's natural beauty. Environmental
destruction knows no borders -- and it is our responsibility to
leave future generations not only a more prosperous world, but
also a cleaner and safer world. 111
A safer world also means a world free from the scourge of
this hemisphere -- the scourge called cocaine. For the sake of
our kids -- the explosive cycle of drugs, dependency and dollars
must be stopped. 111
And finally, a safer world also means a world safe for
freedom, a world governed by the Rule of Law. And looking out at
the assembled Supreme Court of this land only serves to remind us
of the importance of the judiciary to the freedom of a democracy
-- and the importance of Rule of Law to the freedom of the world.
What the world faces in the Persian Gulf is fundamental. No
one in Uruguay needs to be told about the sovereignty of nations.
In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of free Uruguayans
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
demand was simple: complete autonomy for Uruguay. 111
Artigas' dream was not realized overnight. But today many
believe that -- had it not been for Artigas' brave stand --
Uruguay would surely have been absorbed into another nation.
Exactly 30 years ago, President Eisenhower spoke to the
people of Uruguay from this very podium. Our message hasn't
changed. He said: "The United States does not covet a single
acre of land that belongs to another. We do not wish to control
or dictate to another government
We believe that the people
7
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all."
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the
3
independent
nations now barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States. 111
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty -- from the
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. But as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay, like all of Latin America,
will be searching for its own true colors, as vibrant and diverse
as the continent itself. As you search, we will be watching with
great hopes. And we will be standing with you. 111 Godspeed
you on this journey. And God bless the people of Uruguay.
#
#
#
McNally/Simon
November 26, 1990
Draft 3 (B:URUGUAY)
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
Barbara and I have been deeply touched by your warm welcome.
You've made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by
images that were once familiar features in our own nation's fron-
tier tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla
depicting covered wagons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself.
For a moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas! \\\\
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. III
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay --
this heart-shaped country that's, not only at the heart of the
Southern Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. 111
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons.
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me
you see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of Uruguayan
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a country.
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere looks
out upon a new era, an era that -- as I told your neighbors in
Brazil yesterday -- marks "a new dawn for the New World."
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the Unites States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was the MacGillycuddys of Ireland, who left
the shores of Europe in the last century. One went north. One
went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same God, learned
the language of their adopted countries. And today, their grand-
children are the children of the Americas: Eduardo MacGillycuddy
-- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Connie Mack --
United States Senator from the state of Florida.
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last February, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas
Initiative -- an ambitious new plan to help create a hemispheric
free trade zone. It's a major new step in our shared dream for
the world's first completely democratic hemisphere -- and
President Lacalle was the first head of state to call me to
discuss how we could work together to realize its objectives.
The world is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Tierra del Fuego to the Rio Grande, old ways of doing business
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the embod-
iment of political legitimacy. The democratic ideal has become
irresistible precisely because it is now an indigenous force the
world over, from Poland to Paraguay, from China to Chile.
It has not triumphed everywhere, and, to be sure, not all
men and women today live under freedom and democracy. But we
have reached the point where all are demanding to live under
freedom and democracy as their God-given right.
The Western Hemisphere can take pride in having launched
this worldwide transformation from dictatorship to democracy.
And nowhere has the process been more impressive than in Uruguay,
where your people have demonstrated the courage, cooperation and
4
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve Uruguay's very quality of life.
But fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no
easy solutions. No quick fixes. In the U.S., we are grappling
with the budget deficit. Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has
established a social emergency fund to help the most needy. We
have been pleased to be able to contribute to this new fund.
Changes are also sweeping the United States. There is new
thinking on the Potomac. We will keep our commitments in Central
America, and we are also reaching out a helping hand of
friendship and cooperation to our neighbors in South America.
I know some in Latin America fear we've become preoccupied
with dramatic developments in the old world. Let me assure you
today that we have not -- the Enterprise for the Americas Initia-
tive represents a fundamental shift in our relationship with
Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth President
Lacalle recognized last June at the O.A.S., a truth that has now
been heard and embraced throughout the Americas. Prosperity in
5
our Hemisphere, he said, depends on trade -- not aid.
In order to promote trade, we have signed a framework agree-
ment with your government that commits us to explore practical
ways to reduce trade barriers. A strong multilateral trading
system is the cornerstone of a healthy, expanding world economy.
And that's why my highest trade priority is the successful
conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT negotiations. It
presents us an extraordinary opportunity for unparalleled
economic growth for all nations, well into the 21st century.
At the Houston Summit, we stood with Uruguay and other Latin
American nations in insisting that countries stop subsidizing
agricultural products to the detriment of world trade. The land
has historically been at the heart of both our economies. And
from Montevideo to Montana, our farmers and ranchers enjoy shared
traditions, shared interests, and shared concerns.
As the traveler in The Purple Land says: "We lose half our
opportunities in life through too much caution." The new dawn is
breaking. Let's shake the world. Let's conclude GATT now. III
Improved trade must be bolstered by assistance with invest-
ment and with debt. In order to promote investment, we have
entered into the bilateral investment treaty with your government
that will pave the way for new U.S. investments in Uruguay.
In order to assist with debt, we have asked Congress to
approve a new package for the relief of official Latin debt.
This will not only allow us to reduce debt, but also to convert
other payments to investment in industry, and to swap "debt-for-
6
nature" to protect Uruguay's natural beauty. Environmental
destruction knows no borders -- and it is our responsibility to
leave future generations not only a more prosperous world, but
also a cleaner and safer world.
A safer world also means a world free from the scourge of
this hemisphere -- the scourge called cocaine. For the sake of
our kids -- the explosive cycle of drugs, dependency and dollars
must be stopped. 111
And finally, a safer world also means a world safe for
freedom, a world governed by the Rule of Law. And looking out at
the assembled Supreme Court of this land only serves to remind us
of the importance of the judiciary to the freedom of a democracy
-- and the importance of Rule of Law to the freedom of the world.
What the world faces in the Persian Gulf is fundamental. No
one in Uruguay needs to be told about the sovereignty of nations.
In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of free Uruguayans
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
demand was simple: complete autonomy for Uruguay. III
Artigas' dream was not realized overnight. But today many
believe that -- had it not been for Artigas' brave stand --
Uruguay would surely have been absorbed into another nation.
Exactly 30 years ago, President Eisenhower spoke to the
people of Uruguay from this very podium. Our message hasn't
changed. He said: "The United States does not covet a single
acre of land that belongs to another. We do not wish to control
or dictate to another government
We believe that the people
7
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all."
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the O.A.S. nations now
barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States. III
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty -- from the
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. But as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay, like all of Latin America,
will be searching for its own true colors, as vibrant and diverse
as the continent itself. As you search, we will be watching with
great hopes. And we will be standing with you. III Godspeed
you on this journey. And God bless the people of Uruguay.
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November 30, 1990
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ADDRESS TO URUGUAYAN CONGRESS
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1990
Mr. Vice President, distinguished Members of the Congress,
ladies and gentlemen, citizens of Uruguay:
We have been deeply touched by your warm welcome. You've
made us feel at home. And indeed, Montevideo is graced by images
that were once familiar features in our own nation's frontier
tradition -- the dramatic statues of Belloni and Zorrilla depict-
ing covered wagons, a stage coach, and the Gaucho himself. For a
moment there, I thought we were back home in Texas!
The peoples of our two countries have long been linked by
bonds of tradition and belief. Both emphasize equality. Both
place their trust in the individual. Both are deeply rooted to
the land. Indeed, Uruguay is blessed with some of the best
farmland in the world -- and, flying over it this morning -- it
reminded me of the fertile heartland of the United States. III
But the truth is, there is no place quite like Uruguay --
this heart-shaped country that's not only at the heart of the
Southern Cone -- but at the heart of South America's exciting new
movement towards free markets and free ideas. III
Uruguay appears small on the map, but looms large in real
life -- large in land, large in character, large in heritage and
dreams. More than a century ago, W.H. Hudson crossed Uruguay's
rolling grasslands and purple banks, and brought them vividly to
life in his epic saga, The Purple Land. The Uruguay he saw was a
2
trackless prairie of vast spaces and limitless horizons.
Today, the horizons of Uruguay once again open up to a
future without limit. Just look around: Behind me you see Jose
Artigas [ar-TEE-gus], father of a modern nation. And before me
I
you see the Uruguayan Congress -- a new generation of Uruguayan
pioneers, seeking not to tame a land, but to build a Nation. III
Our visit comes at a time when the Western Hemisphere looks
out upon a new era, an era not for the First World or the Third
World, but an era that marks "a new dawn for the New World."
Together, we've embarked on a journey spurred by profound,
worldwide changes -- political renewal, economic restructuring,
social realignment. And together we are leading the way.
We have a unique chance to realize the dreams and ambitions
of the people who came to the Americas, north and south, seeking
a better life for themselves and for those who followed. Like
the United States, Uruguay is a nation of immigrants. And the
history of our republics is told in the history of our families.
One such family was the MacGillycuddys of Ireland, who left
the shores of Europe in the last century. One went north. One
went south. Both worked hard, prayed to the same God, learned
the language of their adopted countries. And today, their grand-
children are the children of the Americas: Eduardo MacGillycuddy
-- Uruguay's Ambassador to Washington -- and Cornelius MacGilly-
cuddy, better known in my country as Senator Connie Mack. III
Common dreams. Common bonds. Common families. This is my
first trip to Uruguay, yet I feel I know President Lacalle [la-
3
KI-yay] well. We met in Washington last February, and again in
October in New York. Not only does your President have a vision
for his country, but he has the rare talent of being able to act
on his vision for the benefit of his people.
Last June, I announced the Enterprise for the Americas
Initiative -- an ambitious new plan to increase trade, investment
and growth throughout the Hemisphere. It's a major step in our
shared dream for the world's first completely democratic hemi-
sphere -- and President Lacalle was the first leader to call me
to discuss how we could work together to realize its objectives.
The world is changing faster than anyone believed possible.
Fundamental changes are sweeping Latin America and Uruguay. From
Tierra del Fuego to the Texas border, old ways of doing business
are being re-examined and new ideas are on the march. The demo-
cratic form of government has come to be recognized as the heart
of political legitimacy. The democratic ideal has not triumphed
everywhere, and, to be sure, not all men and women today live in
freedom and democracy. But we have reached the point where all
are demanding to live in freedom as their God-given right.
The Western Hemisphere can take pride in having launched
this worldwide transformation from dictatorship to democracy.
And nowhere has the process been more impressive than in Uruguay,
where your people have demonstrated the courage, cooperation and
self-sacrifice necessary to win success. The transition was
difficult, but the potential rewards are great. The conversion
of the hemisphere to representative government and to rational
4
economic management opens up the possibility of unprecedented
mutual respect and common purpose across the Americas.
Here in Uruguay, President Lacalle has set forth a bold
program to restructure the Uruguayan economy, changes which will
improve Uruguay's overall strength and prosperity. In time, the
economy will produce more goods and services, provide more jobs
for all, and in short, improve Uruguay's very quality of life.
Fundamental changes often involve costs. There are no easy
solutions. No quick fixes. But you are not alone. The Enter-
which I proposed last summer
prise for the Americas Initiative means we will keep our commit-
extends
ments in Central America, and are reaching out a helping hand of
trade,
friendship and cooperation to our neighbors in South America.
must
I know some in Latin America fear we've become preoccupied
with dramatic developments in the old world. Let me assure you
today that we have not -- the Enterprise for the Americas Initia-
tive represents a fundamental shift in our relationship with
Latin America. It recognizes a simple truth, a truth President
Lacalle recognized last June at the O.A.S., a truth that has now
been heard and embraced throughout the Americas. Prosperity in
our Hemisphere, he said, depends on trade -- not aid.
In order to promote trade, we are working toward a framework
agreement with Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay that com-
mits us to explore practical ways to reduce trade and investment
barriers. A strong multilateral trading system is the corner-
stone of a healthy, expanding world economy -- benefitting both
developed and developing nations alike. That's why I have made
5
the successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT my top
trade priority -- and that's why it has such a prominent place in
my Enterprise for the Americas Initiative. It presents us an
extraordinary opportunity for unparalleled economic growth for
all nations, well into the 21st century.
In the final talks at the GATT this week, we stand with you
and other Latin nations in insisting that countries sharply
reduce the agricultural subsidies that distort world trade. The
land has historically been at the heart of both our economies,
and from Montevideo to Montana, our farmers and ranchers enjoy
shared traditions, shared interests, and shared concerns.
As our Trade Ministers meet in Brussels this week, I want to
speak to them from the place where the Round began. It began
with a commitment to expansion of world trade. Let us finish the
Round in the same spirit -- translating good intentions into firm
commitments that will benefit us all by substantially expanding
world trade. As the traveler in The Purple Land says: "We lose
half our opportunities in life through too much caution." The
new dawn is breaking. The stakes are high. Let's conclude the
GATT Round now. III
But the Emberprise for the americas Inealives also acknowleges that
Improved trade must be bolstered by assistance with invest-
ment and with debt. To promote investment, we have been working
with the Inter-American Development Bank to create a sectoral
loan program. The I.D.B.'s response has been outstanding. That
is no surprise -- it's led by an Uruguayan -- Enrique Iglesias.
6
We will also help countries committed to economic and
investment reform to shake loose the burden of debt -- and we've
our
asked Congress to approve a new package to do just that. This
will also allow us to convert other payments to investment in
industry, and to swap "debt-for-nature" to protect Uruguay's
natural beauty. Environmental destruction knows no borders --
and it is our responsibility to leave future generations not only
a more prosperous world, but also a cleaner and safer world. III
A safer world also means a world free from the scourge of
this hemisphere -- the scourge called cocaine. For the sake of
our kids -- every country must do its part to stop the explosive
cycle of drugs, dependency and dollars. III
And finally, a safer world also means a world safe for
freedom, a world governed by the Rule of Law. Earlier today, I
met with your Supreme Court. And I will say in public what I
told them in private: A free, honest, and impartial judicial
system is fundamental to the freedom of a democracy -- just as
the Rule of Law is fundamental to the freedom of the world.
What the world faces in the Persian Gulf is fundamental.
No
one in Uruguay needs to be told about the sovereignty of nations.
In 1811, Artigas and his Gauchos led an exodus of free Uruguayans
who refused to submit to the control of foreign despots. His
demand was simple: complete autonomy for Uruguay. III
Artigas' dream was not realized overnight. But today many
believe that -- had it not been for Artigas' brave stand --
Uruguay would surely have been absorbed into another nation.
7
Exactly 30 years ago, President Eisenhower spoke to the
people of Uruguay from this very podium. Our message hasn't
changed. He said: "The United States does not covet a single
acre of land that belongs to another. We do not wish to control
or dictate to another government
We believe that the people
of every nation are endowed with the right of free choice, and
that the most sacred obligation of the world community is to
guarantee such choice to all."
A generation after Artigas, Juan Lavalleja and the "33
Immortals" completed Uruguay's transition to sovereign freedom.
Today, their legacy has fallen to you -- an inheritance for
Uruguay, and for all the Americas. Today, the new 33 Immortals
are the very nations of this continent -- the O.A.S. nations now
barrelling in confidence towards the new century.
All of us have a stake in working together. Our goal is to
work with Latin America to build a hemisphere where trade and
investment are unfettered, private enterprise can flourish, and
individual rights are respected. I see a hemisphere with strong
democratic institutions and leaders; an ever expanding economic
opportunity for all members of society; a society free of drugs
and crime; a cleaner environment; and a new era of cooperation
between Latin America and the United States. III
Uruguay is a colorful land of spectacular beauty -- from the
lush green expanses outside Salto, to the purple banks of the Yi
River, to the white beaches of Punta del Este. And as a new dawn
breaks over the New World, Uruguay and all the Hemisphere will
8
of discovery
continue our voyage into the morning light, guided by the true
colors of the Americas -- the colors of free ideas, free markets,
and free trade. As you travel, we will be watching with great
hopes. And we will be standing with you. III Godspeed you on
this journey. And God bless the people of Uruguay.
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