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AME OF SPEECH & DATE OF SPEECH Departureas President 4/24/91
AME OF WRITER :
Gouled Grant of Djiboosi
AME OF RESEARCHER: Cawley
PEECH SYNOPSIS:
POTUS thanks the small
nation Djibouti for standing up to
Saddam Hussein. POTUS comments
POTUS also callsfan end to
on the nation's model of stability.
the agretscon between nations.
Grant/Cawley
April 16, 1991
3 p.m. Draft two
A:GOULED
DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED
REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991
1:15 P.M.
There come times when nations must decide whether to allow
aggression to go unchallenged. The decision is never easy for
any country, large or small. Today, I want to thank one small
nation which took up a very large challenge in the Persian Gulf
War -- the Republic of Djibouti ((ji-BOOT-ee) )
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so
Djibouti joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab
League and the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces
against Saddam Hussein. By opening its airfields, seaports and
territorial waters to the allies, Djibouti enabled allied forces
to liberate Kuwait quickly and efficiently. President Gouled
((goo-LED) ) your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no
surprise to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and
moderation in a region which is no stranger to violence and
extremism. This deep and abiding desire for peace is a chief
characteristic of what I call "the new world order" -- it is the
responsibility imposed by our successes. It refers to new ways
2
of working with nations like yours to deter aggression -- and to
achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and above all, to
achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of the
world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and deter aggression. We are glad to have the opportunity to
express our hopes directly to President Gouled, and we anticipate
many long years ahead in our relationship.
As an old Navy man, I want to thank you again, your
Excellency, for the warm welcome which Djibouti has always
extended to our Navy. Your support for United States soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen was essential to the
coalition's success. We thank you.
# # #
PRESIDENT GOULED VISIT \ DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991 \ 1:15 P.M.
THERE COME TIMES WHEN NATIONS MUST DECIDE WHETHER
TO ALLOW AGGRESSION To GO UNCHALLENGED. THE DECISION
IS NEVER EASY FOR ANY COUNTRY, LARGE OR SMALL. TODAY,
I WANT TO THANK ONE SMALL NATION WHICH TOOK UP A VERY
LARGE CHALLENGE IN THE PERSIAN GULF WAR -- THE REPUBLIC
OF DJIBOUTI ((JI-BOOT-EE)).
- 2 -
TINY IN SIZE, LACKING IN RESOURCES, AND VULNERABLE
TO RETALIATION, DJIBOUTI SAW SADDAM HUSSEIN'S
AGGRESSION AS AN INTOLERABLE PRECEDENT FOR SMALL
NATIONS EVERYWHERE. AND so DJIBOUTI JOINED THE CHORUS
OF CONDEMNATION, VOTING WITH THE ARAB LEAGUE AND THE
UNITED NATIONS. IT JOINED THE COALITION OF FORCES
AGAINST SADDAM HUSSEIN.
- 3 -
BY OPENING ITS AIRFIELDS, SEAPORTS AND TERRITORIAL
WATERS TO THE ALLIES, DJIBOUTI AIDED ALLIED FORCES TO
LIBERATE KUWAIT QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY. PRESIDENT
GOULED ((Goo-LED)), YOUR PERSONAL SUPPORT WAS
INVALUABLE.
DJIBOUTI'S RESPONSE TO THE GULF CRISIS, HOWEVER,
CAME AS NO SURPRISE TO US. DJIBOUTI HAS LONG BEEN A
MODEL OF STABILITY AND MODERATION IN A REGION WHICH IS
NO STRANGER TO VIOLENCE AND EXTREMISM.
- 4 -
THIS DEEP AND ABIDING DESIRE FOR PEACE AND WILLINGNESS
TO ACT WITH OTHERS TO RESIST AGGRESSION ARE THE CHIEF
CHARACTERISTICS OF WHAT I CALL "THE NEW WORLD ORDER"
-- IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY IMPOSED BY OUR SUCCESSES.
IT REFERS TO NEW WAYS OF WORKING WITH NATIONS LIKE
YOURS TO DETER AGGRESSION -- AND TO ACHIEVE STABILITY,
TO ACHIEVE PROSPERITY, AND ABOVE ALL, TO ACHIEVE PEACE.
TOGETHER, WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY WHEN THE
NATIONS OF THE WORLD, LARGE AND SMALL, COOPERATE
PEACEFULLY TO SETTLE DISPUTES AND DETER AGGRESSION.
- 5 -
WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS OUR
HOPES DIRECTLY TO PRESIDENT GOULED, AND WE ANTICIPATE
MANY LONG YEARS AHEAD IN OUR RELATIONSHIP.
I WANT TO THANK YOU AGAIN, YOUR EXCELLENCY, FOR THE
WARM WELCOME WHICH DJIBOUTI HAS ALWAYS EXTENDED TO OUR
NAVY. YOUR SUPPORT FOR UNITED STATES SOLDIERS,
SAILORS, AIRMEN, MARINES AND COAST GUARDSMEN WAS
ESSENTIAL TO THE COALITION'S SUCCESS. WE THANK YOU.
###
Document 23080355 No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
4/22/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT, VISIT OF
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENT GOULED OF DJIBOUTI
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 APR 22 AM 10: 32
April 22, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW TS
FROM:
MARY KATE GRANT mkg
SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT,
VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED OF DJIBOUTI
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review is a draft departure statement for
the visit of President Gouled of Djibouti, to be held on
Wednesday, April 24, 1991 at 1:15 p.m. The ceremony will take
place at the Diplomatic Entrance of the White House.
II. DISCUSSION
The brief statement (2 minutes/cards) thanks Djibouti for
its support during Operation Desert Storm.
Grant/Cawley
April 18, 1991
10 a.m. / Draft three
A:GOULED
DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED
REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991
1:15 P.M.
There come times when nations must decide whether to allow
aggression to go unchallenged. The decision is never easy for
any country, large or small. Today, I want to thank one small
nation which took up a very large challenge in the Persian Gulf
War -- the Republic of Djibouti ((ji-BooT-ee))
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so
Djibouti joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab
League and the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces
against Saddam Hussein. By opening its airfields, seaports and
territorial waters to the allies, Djibouti aided allied forces to
liberate Kuwait quickly and efficiently. President Gouled ( (goo-
LED) ) your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no
surprise to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and
moderation in a region which is no stranger to violence and
extremism. This deep and abiding desire for peace and
willingness to act with others to resist aggression are the chief
characteristics of what I call "the new world order" -- it is the
2
responsibility imposed by our successes. It refers to new ways
of working with nations like yours to deter aggression -- and to
achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and above all, to
achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of the
world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and deter aggression. We are glad to have the opportunity to
express our hopes directly to President Gouled, and we anticipate
many long years ahead in our relationship.
As an old Navy man, I want to thank you again, your
Excellency, for the warm welcome which Djibouti has always
extended to our Navy. Your support for United States soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen was essential to the
coalition's success. We thank you.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 22, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW TS
FROM:
MARY KATE GRANT mkg
SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT,
VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED OF DJIBOUTI
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review is a draft departure statement for
the visit of President Gouled of Djibouti, to be held on
Wednesday, April 24, 1991 at 1:15 p.m. The ceremony will take
place at the Diplomatic Entrance of the White House.
II. DISCUSSION
The brief statement (2 minutes/cards) thanks Djibouti for
its support during Operation Desert Storm.
Grant/Cawley
April 18, 1991
10 a.m. / Draft three
A:GOULED
DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED
REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991
1:15 P.M.
There come times when nations must decide whether to allow
aggression to go unchallenged. The decision is never easy for
any country, large or small. Today, I want to thank one small
nation which took up a very large challenge in the Persian Gulf
War -- the Republic of Djibouti (ji-BOOT-ee))
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so
Djibouti joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab
League and the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces
against Saddam Hussein. By opening its airfields, seaports and
territorial waters to the allies, Djibouti aided allied forces to
liberate Kuwait quickly and efficiently. President Gouled ( (goo-
LED)), your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no
surprise to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and
moderation in a region which is no stranger to violence and
extremism. This deep and abiding desire for peace and
willingness to act with others to resist aggression are the chief
characteristics of what I call "the new world order" -- it is the
2
responsibility imposed by our successes. It refers to new ways
of working with nations like yours to deter aggression -- and to
achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and above all, to
achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of the
world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and deter aggression. We are glad to have the opportunity to
express our hopes directly to President Gouled, and we anticipate
many long years ahead in our relationship.
As an old Navy man, I want to thank you again, your
Excellency, for the warm welcome which Djibouti has always
extended to our Navy. Your support for United States soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen was essential to the
coalition's success. We thank you.
# # #
Document No. 230803SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/18/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRIDAY 4/19/91 4:00 pm
SUBJECT: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED-REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
Gen'zizior
SCOWCROFT
N/U
PORTER
to
DARMAN
N/C
ROGICH N/C
NK
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST N/V
SNOW
FITZWATER
Radding
GRAY N/C
HOLIDAY N/C
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
MASTER
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Grant/Cawley
April 16, 1991
91 APR 18 PH 12: 52
3 p.m. Draft two
A:GOULED
DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED
REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991
1:15 P.M.
There come times when nations must decide whether to allow
aggression to go unchallenged. The decision is never easy for
any country, large or small. Today, I want to thank one small
nation which took up a very large challenge in the Persian Gulf
War -- the Republic of Djibouti (ji-BOOT-ee)).
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so
Djibouti joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab
League and the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces
against Saddam Hussein. By opening its airfields, seaports and
aided
territorial waters to the allies, Djibouti-enabled-allied forces
to liberate Kuwait quickly and efficiently. President Gouled
((goo-LED)), your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no
surprise to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and
moderation in a region which is no stranger to violence and
extremism. This deep and abiding desire for peace is.a. chief
characteristic of what I call "the new world order -- it is the
responsibility imposed by our successes. It refers to new ways
and willingness to
act with others to
resist aggression
are the
2
of working with nations like yours to deter aggression -- and to
achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and above all, to
achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of the
world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and deter aggression. We are glad to have the opportunity to
express our hopes directly to President Gouled, and we anticipate
many long years ahead in our relationship.
As an old Navy man, I want to thank you again, your
Excellency, for the warm welcome which Djibouti has always
extended to our Navy. Your support for United States soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen was essential to the
coalition's success. We thank you.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Visit of President
Gouled-Republic of Djibouti
We have reviewed the attached draft and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 230803SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/18/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRIDAY 4/19/91 4:00 pm
SUBJECT: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED-REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Grant/Cawley
April 16, 1991
91 APR 18 PH 12: 52
3 p.m. Draft two
A:GOULED
DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED
REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991
1:15 P.M.
There come times when nations must decide whether to allow
aggression to go unchallenged. The decision is never easy for
any country, large or small. Today, I want to thank one small
nation which took up a very large challenge in the Persian Gulf
War -- the Republic of Djibouti ((ji-BOOT-ee)).
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so
Djibouti joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab
League and the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces
against Saddam Hussein. By opening its airfields, seaports and
territorial waters to the allies, Djibouti enabled allied forces
to liberate Kuwait quickly and efficiently. President Gouled
((goo-LED)), your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no
surprise to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and
moderation in a region which is no stranger to violence and
extremism. This deep and abiding desire for peace is a chief
characteristic of what I call "the new world order" -- it is the
responsibility imposed by our successes. It refers to new ways
2
of working with nations like yours to deter aggression -- and to
achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and above all, to
achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of the
world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and deter aggression. We are glad to have the opportunity to
express our hopes directly to President Gouled, and we anticipate
many long years ahead in our relationship.
As an old Navy man, I want to thank you again, your
Excellency, for the warm welcome which Djibouti has always
extended to our Navy. Your support for United States soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen was essential to the
coalition's success. We thank you.
# # #
Document No. 230803SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/18/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRIDAY 4/19/91 4:00 pm
SUBJECT: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED-REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE: No commoul.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Grant/Cawley
April 16, 1991
91 APR 18 PH 12: 52
3 p.m. Draft two
A:GOULED
DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED
REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991
1:15 P.M.
There come times when nations must decide whether to allow
aggression to go unchallenged. The decision is never easy for
any country, large or small. Today, I want to thank one small
nation which took up a very large challenge in the Persian Gulf
War -- the Republic of Djibouti ((ji-BOOT-ee)).
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so
Djibouti joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab
League and the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces
against Saddam Hussein. By opening its airfields, seaports and
territorial waters to the allies, Djibouti enabled allied forces
to liberate Kuwait quickly and efficiently. President Gouled
((goo-LED)) your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no
surprise to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and
moderation in a region which is no stranger to violence and
extremism. This deep and abiding desire for peace is a chief
characteristic of what I call "the new world order" -- it is the
responsibility imposed by our successes. It refers to new ways
2
of working with nations like yours to deter aggression -- and to
achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and above all, to
achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of the
world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and deter aggression. We are glad to have the opportunity to
express our hopes directly to President Gouled, and we anticipate
many long years ahead in our relationship.
As an old Navy man, I want to thank you again, your
Excellency, for the warm welcome which Djibouti has always
extended to our Navy. Your support for United States soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen was essential to the
coalition's success. We thank you.
# # #
Document No. 230803SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 2891
DATE: 4/18/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRIDAY 4/19/91 4:00 pm
SUBJECT: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED-REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
April 19, 1991
TO: TONY SNOW
NSC concurs, with changes.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
Brent Scowcroft
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
CC: Phillip D. Brady
RECEIVED
91 APR 18 P3. 13
Grant/Cawley
April 16, 1991
91 APR 18 PH 12: 52
3 p.m. Draft two
A:GOULED
DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED
REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991
1:15 P.M.
There come times when nations must decide whether to allow
aggression to go unchallenged. The decision is never easy for
any country, large or small. Today, I want to thank one small
nation which took up a very large challenge in the Persian Gulf
War -- the Republic of Djibouti ((ji-BooT-ee)
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so
Djibouti joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab
League and the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces
against Saddam Hussein. By opening its airfields, seaports and
territorial waters to the allies, Djibouti enabled allied forces
AIDED
to liberate Kuwait quickly and efficiently. President Gouled
((goo-LED) ) your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no
surprise to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and
withing
this
moderation in a region which is no stranger to violence and
extremism. This deep and abiding desire for
and durlingus to act to
are the
characteristicfof what I call "the new world order" -- it is the
agrist
resist
responsibility imposed by our successes. It refers to new ways
2
of working with nations like yours to deter aggression -- and to
achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and above all, to
achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of the
world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and deter aggression. We are glad to have the opportunity to
express our hopes directly to President Gouled, and we anticipate
many long years ahead in our relationship.
As an old Navy man, I want to thank you again, your
Excellency, for the warm welcome which Djibouti has always
extended to our Navy. Your support for United States soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen was essential to the
coalition's success. We thank you.
# # #
Document No. 230803SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 APR 19 P4:13
DATE: 4/18/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRIDAY 4/19/91 4:00 pm
SUBJECT: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED-REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
>
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
NO COMMENTS. THANKS.
HOLLY WILLIAMSON Has
4-19-91
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 APR 19 P2:05
April 19, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER
SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Departure Statement: Visit of President Gouled --
Republic of Djibouti
Pursuant to Phillip Brady's request, Counsel's Office has
reviewed the above-referenced matter and has no objection to the
proposed departure statement, subject to the change indicated on
the attached text.
Attachment
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 230803SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/18/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRIDAY 4/19/91 4:00 pm
SUBJECT: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED-REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Grant/Cawley
April 16, 1991
91 APR 18 PM 12: 52
3 p.m. Draft two
A:GOULED
DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED
REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991
1:15 P.M.
There come times when nations must decide whether to allow
aggression to go unchallenged. The decision is never easy for
any country, large or small. Today, I want to thank one small
nation which took up a very large challenge in the Persian Gulf
War -- the Republic of Djibouti ((ji-BOOT-ee)).
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so
Djibouti joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab
League and the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces
against Saddam Hussein. By opening its airfields, seaports and
territorial waters to the allies, Djibouti enabled helped allied forces
to liberate Kuwait quickly and efficiently. President Gouled
((goo-LED)), your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no
surprise to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and
moderation in a region which is no stranger to violence and
extremism. This deep and abiding desire for peace is a chief
characteristic of what I call "the new world order" -- it is the
responsibility imposed by our successes. It refers to new ways
2
of working with nations like yours to deter aggression -- and to
achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and above all, to
achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of the
world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and deter aggression. We are glad to have the opportunity to
express our hopes directly to President Gouled, and we anticipate
many long years ahead in our relationship.
As an old Navy man, I want to thank you again, your
Excellency, for the warm welcome which Djibouti has always
extended to our Navy. Your support for United States soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen was essential to the
coalition's success. We thank you.
# # #
Document No. 230803SS
91 APR ig WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
A9:26
DATE: 4/18/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRIDAY 4/19/91 4:00 pm
SUBJECT: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED-REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
OK
DS
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Grant/Cawley
April 16, 1991
91 APR 18 PH 12: 52
3 p.m. Draft two
A:GOULED
DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED
REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991
1:15 P.M.
There come times when nations must decide whether to allow
aggression to go unchallenged. The decision is never easy for
any country, large or small. Today, I want to thank one small
nation which took up a very large challenge in the Persian Gulf
War -- the Republic of Djibouti ((ji-BooT-ee))
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so
Djibouti joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab
League and the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces
against Saddam Hussein. By opening its airfields, seaports and
territorial waters to the allies, Djibouti enabled allied forces
to liberate Kuwait quickly and efficiently. President Gouled
((goo-LED)), your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no
surprise to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and
moderation in a region which is no stranger to violence and
extremism. This deep and abiding desire for peace is a chief
characteristic of what I call "the new world order" -- it is the
responsibility imposed by our successes. It refers to new ways
2
of working with nations like yours to deter aggression -- and to
achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and above all, to
achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of the
world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and deter aggression. We are glad to have the opportunity to
express our hopes directly to President Gouled, and we anticipate
many long years ahead in our relationship.
As an old Navy man, I want to thank you again, your
Excellency, for the warm welcome which Djibouti has always
extended to our Navy. Your support for United States soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen was essential to the
coalition's success. We thank you.
# # #
Document No. 230803SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/18/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRIDAY 4/19/91 4:00 pm
SUBJECT: DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED-REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
S.R.
RESPONSE:
ok
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Grant/Cawley
April 16, 1991
91 APR 18 PH 52
3 p.m. Draft two
A:GOULED
DEPARTURE STATEMENT: VISIT OF PRESIDENT GOULED
REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
DIPLOMATIC ENTRANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991
1:15 P.M.
There come times when nations must decide whether to allow
aggression to go unchallenged. The decision is never easy for
any country, large or small. Today, I want to thank one small
nation which took up a very large challenge in the Persian Gulf
War -- the Republic of Djibouti ((ji-BooT-ee))
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so
Djibouti joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab
League and the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces
against Saddam Hussein. By opening its airfields, seaports and
territorial waters to the allies, Djibouti enabled allied forces
to liberate Kuwait quickly and efficiently. President Gouled
((goo-LED) ) your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no
surprise to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and
moderation in a region which is no stranger to violence and
extremism. This deep and abiding desire for peace is a chief
characteristic of what I call "the new world order" -- it is the
responsibility imposed by our successes. It refers to new ways
2
of working with nations like yours to deter aggression -- and to
achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and above all, to
achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of the
world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and deter aggression. We are glad to have the opportunity to
express our hopes directly to President Gouled, and we anticipate
many long years ahead in our relationship.
As an old Navy man, I want to thank you again, your
Excellency, for the warm welcome which Djibouti has always
extended to our Navy. Your support for United States soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen was essential to the
coalition's success. We thank you.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 24, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND PRESIDENT HASSAN GOULED OF THE REPUBLIC OF DJIBOUTI
UPON DEPARTURE
The South Lawn
1:10 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: There comes a time when nations must
decide whether to allow aggression to go unchallenged. And the
decision is never easy for any country, large or small. But today I
want to thank one small nation which took up a very large challenge
in the Persian Gulf war -- the Republic of Djibouti.
Tiny in size, lacking in resources, and vulnerable to
retaliation, Djibouti saw Saddam Hussein's aggression as an
intolerable precedent for small nations everywhere. And so Djibouti
joined the chorus of condemnation, voting with the Arab League and
the United Nations. It joined the coalition of forces against Saddam
Hussein. By opening its airfields, its seaports, its territorial
waters to allies, Djibouti aided allied forces to liberate Kuwait
quickly and efficiently.
President Gouled, your personal support was invaluable.
Djibouti's response to the Gulf crisis, however, came as no surprise
to us. Djibouti has long been a model of stability and moderation in
a region which is no stranger to violence and extremism. This deep
and abiding desire for peace and willingness to act with others to
resist aggression are the chief characteristics of what I call the
new world order. It is the responsibility imposed by our successes.
It refers to new ways of working with nations like yours to deter
aggression, and to achieve stability, to achieve prosperity, and
above all, to achieve peace.
Together, we look forward to the day when the nations of
the world, large and small, cooperate peacefully to settle disputes
and to deter aggression.
We are glad to have the opportunity to express our hopes
directly to President Gouled and we anticipate many long years ahead
in our relationship.
I want to thank you again, Your Excellency, for the warm
welcome which Djibouti has always extended to our Navy, and your
support of the United States soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and
Coast Guardsmen was indeed essential to our coalition success. We
thank you and we wish you well.
PRESIDENT GOULED: Mr. President, it is a great pleasure
for me to be here in this wonderful country at your kind invitation.
I have very much enjoyed the opportunity to meet with you in an
atmosphere of genuine friendship and mutual understanding.
I wish to commend you, Mr. President, for your strong
leadership during the recent Gulf crisis which culminated in the
liberation of Kuwait and the restoration of its legitimate
government. As a small country, the Republic of Djibouti has an
interest in the recognition and maintenance of the territorial
integrity of other nations around the world.
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We discussed a wide range of issues of common concerns,
Mr. President, including matters related to our bilateral
relationship, Djibouti's strategic importance in general, and its
vital role in the Gulf crisis in particular.
The plight of the destitute peoples of the Horn of Africa
deserves urgent international action to alleviate the misery and
endless suffering as a result of the prolonged civil strife and
ethnic conflicts. The misfortunes in the neighboring countries have
had a calamitous impact on the political, social, and economic
survival of Djibouti. However, we shall persevere in our strenuous
mission of reconciliation and stability.
Mr. President, I call on the United States government to
take a leading role in seeking an end to the armed conflicts in the
Horn of Africa, which have resulted in the deaths of tens of
thousands and unnecessarily threatened the lives of tens of millions
of impoverished people.
We found ourselves in agreement on the goals for
post-Gulf peace and security. The aftermath of the Gulf war provides
a unique opportunity to adopt constructive policies that will
guarantee peace and security in the region in the Middle East and
that will ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
President Bush and I also had the opportunity to review
important elements of our bilateral relationship. We have discussed
ideas designed to assist Djibouti in meeting its development needs
which improve the living standards for Djibouti's population.
Again, I enjoyed meeting my friend, President Bush. I
leave Washington with a deep appreciation for the assistance the U.S.
has provided to Djibouti and optimism over closer U.S.-Djibouti ties
that have been established during this visit.
Thank you. I was a bit more lengthy.
THE PRESIDENT: Tres bien. Tres bien. Thank you, and
welcome again.
Q
Mr. President, should there be a deadline for all
Iraqis to withdraw from --
THE PRESIDENT: We're working on the problem. I'll have
a little more to say about it later. There are serious problems, but
I think we're getting it under control.
Q
Mr. President, what about Governor Sununu? Have you
asked him to review his travel policy?
Q
Do you think he's getting a bum rap?
THE PRESIDENT: I know that he's complied with these --
the policy. He's gone for full disclosure. So I'm not saying what
the rap is, but as one who's vowed to stay above even the appearance
of impropriety, perhaps it is appropriate to review the policy. But
I think he has complied with it. He has not -- there was total
disclosure. And I don't know more what one could ask of a person.
And he has my full confidence.
But in terms of reviewing the policy, I'll take a look at
that. We'll get our best people to review it in the light of
practice and see whether it should be altered in any way. But the
point is here, he complied with the existing directives, and that's
-- I think he should be given credit for that. He made what I think
is full disclosure. And if people say it's not full, we'll ask for
whatever else it is. But I don't know what the rap is. He's
complied.
Q
Do you think there was an abuse, Mr. President?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I think he complied with the
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existing policy, and that's -- so how can it be abuse? But I think
it is appropriate to take another look at the policy because I want
our administration to be above even the perception of impropriety.
If that policy leads to a perception problem, then I'll take a look
at it. And that's exactly what I'm going to do. We'll get Boyden
Gray and others to take a look. But I don't like this jumping all
over Governor Sununu when he has complied with the policy and has
made full disclosure. What more can you ask of a man?
Q
But was it excessive use, sir? Was there excessive
use?
THE PRESIDENT: You make that judgment.
Q
-- there is no 48-hour deadline?
Q
Well, do you have an opinion, sir?
THE PRESIDENT: I've got an opinion on a lot of things,
John.
Q
Did he go to the woodshed, Mr. President?
Q
Do you think you could share it with us?
THE
PRESIDENT: -- got an opinion on a lot of things.
END
1:30 P.M. EDT