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NAME OF SPEECH & DATE OF SPEECH President Koivista of Finland
Departure Statement 5/7/91
NAME OF WRITER :
Cawley
NAME OF RESEARCHER: Grand
SPEECH SYNOPSIS:
The President began by Thanking
the President of Firland for his nations
role in the Prisean Gulf.
The President then discussed in conclusion
Finland's long history in the
U.N. i the special frundship
between the United Stales
: Funland.
NAME OF SPEECH & DATE OF SPEECH
NAME OF WRITER :
NAME OF RESEARCHER:
SPEECH SYNOPSIS:
PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH PORTICO \ TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991 \ 1:15 P.M.
PRESIDENT KOIVISTO, "TERVETULOA" [TARE-VAY-TA-LOA]
["WELCOME"]. WELCOME AGAIN TO THE UNITED STATES. IT'S
A PLEASURE TO RETURN THE HOSPITALITY YOU SHOWED
PRESIDENT GORBACHEV AND ME IN HELSINKI LAST SEPTEMBER.
OUR MEETING TODAY WAS ONLY THE LATEST OF MANY EXCHANGES
WE HAVE SHARED.
- 2 -
It's BEEN NEARLY A DECADE SINCE WE FIRST MET -- AND
TODAY, AS ALWAYS, I GREATLY VALUE YOUR VIEWS ON WORLD
EVENTS, AND YOUR EFFORTS OVER MANY YEARS TO BUILD THE
EXCELLENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND
FINLAND.
THIS VISIT ALSO GAVE ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO THANK YOU
PERSONALLY FOR FINLAND'S CONSTRUCTIVE POLICY IN THE
MIDDLE EAST.
- 3 -
YOUR COUNTRY'S STRONG LEADERSHIP ON THE U.N. SECURITY
COUNCIL AND THE IRAQI SANCTIONS COMMITTEE LAST FALL --
AND YOUR GENEROUS AID TO PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM IRAQI
OPPRESSION -- REPRESENT FINLAND'S FINE TRADITION OF
ACTIVE PARTNERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY OF NATIONS.
THIS SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY LED FINLAND, WITHIN A
YEAR OF ITS ADMISSION TO THE U.N., TO SERVE AS PART OF
THE U.N. EMERGENCY FORCE IN 1956, FOLLOWING THE SUEZ
CRISIS.
- 4 -
FINNS HAVE SERVED BRAVELY IN VIRTUALLY EVERY
PEACEKEEPING FORCE SINCE THEN, CONTRIBUTING MORE TROOPS
THAN ANY OTHER COUNTRY. YOUR NATION CONTINUES THIS
PROUD TRADITION IN THE CURRENT U.N. OBSERVER FORCE IN
KUWAIT AND IRAQ.
FINLAND AND THE UNITED STATES ENJOY A LONG AND
HEALTHY TRADE RELATIONSHIP. TODAY WE TOUCHED ON SOME
NEW ECONOMIC ISSUES, INCLUDING THE ADVANTAGES THAT
COULD COME FROM A FINNISH PURCHASE OF OUR ADVANCED
AIRCRAFT.
- 5 -
WE ALSO DISCUSSED THE NEW EUROPE -- FROM ECONOMIC
INTEGRATION TO ARMS CONTROL -- FROM NEW CHALLENGES TO
THE CSCE TO THE CONTINUING ROLE, OF NATO IN EUROPEAN
SECURITY.
THE UNITED STATES AND FINLAND SHARE A DEEP INTEREST
IN EVENTS IN THE SOVIET UNION. I HAVE ALWAYS VALUED
THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXCHANGE VIEWS WITH PRESIDENT
KOIVISTO, WHO IS A KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PERCEPTIVE
OBSERVER OF THE U.S.S.R.
- 6 -
WE DISCUSSED THE COMPLEX SITUATION IN THE BALTIC
STATES. I REAFFIRMED THE POLICY OF THE U.S. TO SUPPORT
A PROCESS OF CHANGE THROUGH CONSTRUCTIVE AND FAIR
NEGOTIATIONS. WE AGREED ON THE INADMISSABILITY OF THE
USE OF FORCE -- AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAGMATISM -- BY
ALL PARTIES IN THE SEARCH FOR A SOLUTION TO THIS
PROBLEM.
THE UNITED STATES AND FINLAND WILL CONTINUE To
SUPPORT THE PROCESS OF REFORM IN THE U.S.S.R., WHICH
WAS INITIATED BY PRESIDENT GORBACHEV.
- 7 -
WE WANT TO SEE THAT PROCESS CONTINUE AND BE
STRENGTHENED -- AND WE WILL BE READY TO ASSIST THE
SOVIET AND REPUBLIC GOVERNMENTS IN ATTAINING THE TWIN
GOALS OF DEMOCRATIZATION AND MARKET ECONOMIC REFORM.
FINALLY, WE DISCUSSED ANOTHER ISSUE OF MAJOR
IMPORTANCE TO BOTH OF OUR COUNTRIES -- THE TRANSITION
TO FREE MARKETS AND LIBERAL POLITICAL SYSTEMS BY THE
NEW DEMOCRACIES OF EASTERN EUROPE.
- 8 -
WE ARE DETERMINED TO MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ASSIST THEM
IN THEIR HISTORIC QUEST TO REMAKE THEMSELVES AND FIND A
SECURE PLACE IN THE NEW EUROPE. THIS MUST BE A
PRIORITY FOR ALL WESTERN COUNTRIES.
As DEMOCRATIC PEOPLES, FINNS AND AMERICANS SHARE
MANY SPECIAL BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP, AND FINNS HAVE LONG
ADDED TO THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. MR. PRESIDENT, YOUR
COUNTRYMEN WERE AMONG THE FIRST TO SETTLE IN THIS
COUNTRY -- THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS AGO --
ESTABLISHING NEW LIVES IN THE DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY.
- 9 -
OVER A CENTURY LATER, JOHN MORTON -- A FINNISH-AMERICAN
DELEGATE TO OUR CONTINENTAL CONGRESS -- CAST THE
DECIDING VOTE FOR THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. THE
IDEALS THAT LED HIM -- LIBERTY AND SELF-GOVERNMENT --
REMAIN DEAR TO BOTH OUR NATIONS: JUST LOOK TO
PHILADELPHIA, 1776, AND HELSINKI, 1917.
- 10 -
SINCE THAT TIME, WE HAVE ENJOYED OVER SEVENTY YEARS
OF WARM DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS -- AND I LOOK FORWARD TO
CONTINUING THIS FRIENDSHIP. MAY GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE
OF FINLAND AND THE UNITED STATES.
#
#
#
3216
Document No. 234349SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/30/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/91 10:00 AM
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND-DEPARTURE STATEM
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 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE: MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
The NSC Staff concurs with changes as marked.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Brent B Scowcroft
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
91 APR 30 Pil 3: .
Cawley/Grant
April 30, 1991
a:koivisto - 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991
President Koivisto, "TERVETULOA" [tare-VAY-ta-loa]
["welcome"]. Welcome again to the United States. It's a
pleasure to return the hospitality you showed President Gorbachev
and me in Helsinki last September. Our meeting today was only
the latest of many exchanges we have shared in the decade since
I greatly value
we first met and today, as always, your views on world events,
and your efforts A over many years to build the sxcellent
are of great value to me. relationship between the U.S. and Firland
This visit also gave me an opportunity to thank you
personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle East.
Your country's strong leadership on the U.N. Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall -- and your generous aid
to people suffering from Iraqi oppression -- represent Finland's
fine tradition of active partnership in the community of nations.
1
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year of
its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
following the Suez crisis.
Force in 1956A Finns have served bravely in virtually every
1
peacekeeping force since then, contributing more troops than any
other country. Your nation continues this proud tradition in the
UN
current Observer Force in northern Kuwait and Imag.
Finland and the United States enjoy a long and healthy trade
relationship. Today we touched on some new economic issues, including R
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outlined advanced the advantages that will come from your buying some of
our recently proven military equipment including two
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outstanding versions of U.S. aircraft.
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We also discussed our evolving relations with Europe -- from
economic integration
trade relations to arms control -- from new challenges to the
Insent A
CSCE to the continuing role of NATO in European security. ^ We have
continued our dialogue on the Baltics. We talked about
developments in the Soviet Union. At times our perspectives may
differ, but we share a common commitment to democracy, free
markets, and an enduring peace.
gemples
Finns and Americans share many special bonds of friendship,
and Finns have long added to the American experience. Mr.
President, you countrymen were among the first to settle in this
country -- three hundred and fifty years ago -- establishing new
lives in the Delaware River Valley. Over a century later, John
Morton -- a Finnish-American delegate to our Continental Congress
-- cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government -- remain
dear to both our nations: just look to Philadelphia, 1776, and
Helsinki, 1917.
Since that time, we have enjoyed over seventy years of warm
diplomatic relations -- and I look forward to continuing this
friendship. May God Bless the people of Finland and the United
States.
#
#
#
INSERT A
The United States and Finland share a deep interest in events in
the Soviet Union. I have always valued the opportunity to
exchange views with President Koivisto who is a knowledgable and
perceptive observer of the USSR.
We discussed the complex situation in the Baltic states. I
reaffirmed the policy of the U.S. to support a process of change
through constructive and fair negotiations. We agreed on the
inadmissability of the use of force and the importance of
pragmatism by all parties in the search for a solution to this
problem.
The United States will continue to support the process of reform
in the USSR which was initiated by President Gorbachev. We want
to see that process continue and be strengthened and will be
ready to assist the Soviet and republic governments in attaining
the twin goals of democratization and market economic reform.
Finally, we discussed another issue of major importance to both
of our countries--the transition to free markets and liberal
political systems by the new democracies of Eastern Europe. We
are determined to make every effort to assist them in their
historic quest to remake themselves and find a secure place in
the new Europe. This must be a priority for all western
countries.
Document No. 23434955
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 5/6/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRESIDENT KOIVISTO
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:
33:29 S APP 16
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
91 MAY -3 PM 6:30
WASHINGTON
May 3, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW
TS
FROM:
CAROLYN CAWLEYCO
SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRESIDENT KOIVISTO
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review are draft remarks for the departure
of President Mauno Koivisto of Finland. The departure will take
place on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:15 p.m. outside the Palm Room. The
remarks are 4 minutes in length and will be on speechcards.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks begin by thanking President Koivisto for
Finland's leadership on the United Nations Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall, noting their
contributions to peacekeeping and observer forces. A brief
summary of your discussions follows -- including sale of U.S.
military equipment and a dialogue on the Soviet Union and the new
Europe.
Cawley/Grant
May 5, 1991
a:koivisto - 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991
President Koivisto, "TERVETULOA" [tare-VAY-ta-loa]
["welcome"]. Welcome again to the United States. It's a
pleasure to return the hospitality you showed President Gorbachev
and me in Helsinki last September. Our meeting today was only
the latest of many exchanges we have shared. It's been nearly a
decade since we first met -- and today, as always, your views on
world events are of great value to me.
This visit also gave me an opportunity to thank you
personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle East.
Your country's strong leadership on the U.N. Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall -- and your generous aid
to people suffering from Iraqi oppression -- represent Finland's
tradition of active partnership in the community of nations.
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year of
its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
Force in 1956. Finns have served bravely in virtually every
peacekeeping force since then, contributing more troops than any
other country. Your nation continues this proud tradition in the
current Observer Force in northern Kuwait.
Finland and the United States enjoy a long and healthy trade
relationship. Today we touched on some new economic issues,
including the advantages that will come from your buying of
American products.
We also discussed our evolving relations with Europe -- from
trade relations to arms control -- from new challenges to the
CSCE to the continuing role of NATO in European security. We
continued our dialogue on the Baltics. We talked about
developments in the Soviet Union. At times our perspectives may
differ, but we. share a common commitment to democracy, free
markets, and an enduring peace.
Finns and Americans share many special bonds of friendship,
and Finns have long added to the American experience. Mr.
President, your countrymen were among the first to settle in this
country -- three hundred and fifty years ago -- establishing new
lives in the Delaware River Valley. Over a century later, John
Morton -- a Finnish-American delegate to our Continental Congress
-- cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government --- remain
dear to both our nations: just look to Philadelphia, 1776, and
Helsinki, 1917.
Since that time, we have enjoyed over seventy years of warm
diplomatic relations -- and I look forward to continuing this
friendship. May God Bless the people of Finland and the United
States.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 3, 1991
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW
TS
FROM:
CAROLYN CAWLEYC
SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRESIDENT KOIVISTO
I. SUMMARY
Attached for your review are draft remarks for the departure
of President Mauno Koivisto of Finland. The departure will take
place on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:15 p.m. outside the Palm Room. The
remarks are 4 minutes in length and will be on speechcards.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks begin by thanking President Koivisto for
Finland's leadership on the United Nations Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall, noting their
contributions to peacekeeping and observer forces. A brief
summary of your discussions follows -- including sale of U.S.
military equipment and a dialogue on the Soviet Union and the new
Europe.
Cawley/Grant
May 5, 1991
a:koivisto - 2
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991
President Koivisto, "TERVETULOA" [tare-VAY-ta-loa]
["welcome"]. Welcome again to the United States. It's a
pleasure to return the hospitality you showed President Gorbachev
and me in Helsinki last September. Our meeting today was only
the latest of many exchanges we have shared. It's been nearly a
decade since we first met -- and today, as always, your views on
world events are of great value to me.
This visit also gave me an opportunity to thank you
personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle East.
Your country's strong leadership on the U.N. Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall -- and your generous aid
to people suffering from Iraqi oppression -- represent Finland's
tradition of active partnership in the community of nations.
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year of
its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
Force in 1956. Finns have served bravely in virtually every
peacekeeping force since then, contributing more troops than any
other country. Your nation continues this proud tradition in the
current Observer Force in northern Kuwait.
Finland and the United States enjoy a long and healthy trade
relationship. Today we touched on some new economic issues,
including the advantages that will come from your buying of
American products.
We also discussed our evolving relations with Europe -- from
trade relations to arms control -- from new challenges to the
CSCE to the continuing role of NATO in European security. We
continued our dialogue on the Baltics. We talked about
developments in the Soviet Union. At times our perspectives may
differ, but we share a common commitment to democracy, free
markets, and an enduring peace.
Finns and Americans share many special bonds of friendship,
and Finns have long added to the American experience. Mr.
President, your countrymen were among the first to settle in this
country -- three hundred and fifty years ago -- establishing new
lives in the Delaware River Valley. Over a century later, John
Morton -- a Finnish-American delegate to our Continental Congress
-- cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government -- remain
dear to both our nations: just look to Philadelphia, 1776, and
Helsinki, 1917.
Since that time, we have enjoyed over seventy years of warm
diplomatic relations -- and I look forward to continuing this
friendship. May God Bless the people of Finland and the United
States.
#
#
#
Document No. 234349SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/30/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/91 10:00 AM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND-DEPARTURE STATEM
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
Bups
SCOWCROFT pm
PORTER N/C
DARMAN NIC
ROGICH N/C
BRADY
SMITH N/C
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST N/C
SNOW
FITZWATER
2026
Redinder
GRAY
HOLIDAY N/C
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930,
no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
MASTER Assistant to the President
PHILLIP D. BRADY
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
91 APR 30 PM 3: 14
Cawley/Grant
April 30, 1991
a:koivisto - 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991
President Koivisto, "TERVETULOA" [tare-VAY-ta-loa]
["welcome"]. Welcome again to the United States. It's a
pleasure to return the hospitality you showed President Gorbachev
and me in Helsinki last September. Our meeting today was only
It's been nearlya
(carolyn)
the latest of many exchanges we have shared, in the decade since
we first met -- and today, as always, your views on world events
are of great value to me.
This visit also gave me an opportunity to thank you
personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle East.
Your country's strong leadership on the U.N. Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall -- and your generous aid
to people suffering from Iraqi oppression -- represent Finland's
tradition of active partnership in the community of nations.
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year of
its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
Force in 1956. Finns have served bravely in virtually every
peacekeeping force since then, contributing more troops than any
other country. Your nation continues this proud tradition in the
current Observer Force in northern Kuwait.
Finland and the United States enjoy a long and healthy trade
relationship. Today we touched on some new economic issues, +
including
of American products
outlined the advantages that will come from your buying some
of
our recently proven military equipment including two
counsel
outstanding versions of U.S. aircraft
We also discussed our evolving relations with Europe
from
trade relations to arms control -- from new challenges to the
CSCE to the continuing role of NATO in European security. We
continued our dialogue on the Baltics. We. talked about
developments in the Soviet Union. At times our perspectives may
differ, but we share a common commitment to democracy, free
markets, and an enduring peace.
Finns and Americans share many special bonds of friendship,
and Finns have long added to the American experience. Mr.
President, you countrymen were among the first to settle in this
country -- three hundred and fifty years ago -- establishing new
lives in the Delaware River Valley. Over a century later, John
Morton -- a Finnish-American delegate to our Continental Congress
-- cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government --- remain
dear to both our nations: just look to Philadelphia, 1776, and
Helsinki, 1917.
Since that time, we have enjoyed over seventy years of warm
diplomatic relations -- and I look forward to continuing this
friendship. May God Bless the people of Finland and the United
States.
#
#
#
carolyacomments
Cawley/Grant
April 30, 1991
a:koivisto - 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991
1:15 p.m
President Koivisto, "TERVETULOA" [tare-VAY-ta-loa]
["welcome"]. Welcome again to the United States. It's a
pleasure to return the hospitality you showed President Gorbachev
and me in Helsinki last September. Our meeting today was only
Its been - a decade
the latest of many exchanges we have shared. in the decade since
we first met -- and today, as always, your views on world events
are of great value to me.
This visit also gave me an opportunity to thank you
personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle East.
Your country's strong leadership on the U.N. Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall -- and your generous aid
to people suffering from Iraqi oppression -- represent Finland's
tradition of active partnership in the community of nations.
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year of
its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
Force in 1956. Finns have served bravely in virtually every
peacekeeping force since then, contributing more troops than any
other country. Your nation continues this proud tradition in the
current Observer Force in northern Kuwait.
Finland and the United States enjoy a long and healthy trade
relationship. Today we touched on some new economic issues. I
outlined the advantages that will come from your buying some of
our recently proven military equipment -- including two
outstanding versions of U.S. aircraft.
We also discussed our evolving relations with Europe -- from
trade relations to arms control -- from new challenges to the
CSCE to the continuing role of NATO in European security. We
continued our dialogue on the Baltics. We talked about
developments in the Soviet Union. At times our perspectives may
differ, but we share a common commitment to democracy, free
markets, and an enduring peace.
Finns and Americans share many special bonds of friendship,
and Finns have long added to the American experience. Mr.
President, you countrymen were among the first to settle in this
country -- three hundred and fifty years ago -- establishing new
lives in the Delaware River Valley. Over a century later, John
Morton -- a Finnish-American delegate to our Continental Congress
-- cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government -- remain
dear to both our nations: just look to Philadelphia, 1776, and
Helsinki, 1917.
Since that time, we have enjoyed over seventy years of warm
diplomatic relations -- and I look forward to continuing this
friendship. May God Bless the people of Finland and the United
States.
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
wAShINGTON
91 APR I All : 57
May 1, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER
SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: President Koivisto of
Finland -- Departure Statement
Pursuant to Phil Brady's request, Counsel's Office has reviewed
the above-referenced matter. We have no objection to the draft
remarks, subject to the change on the attached draft designed to
avoid drawing attention to possible efforts by the President on
behalf of particular U.S. firms.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
Attachment
CC: Phillip D. Brady
91 APR 30 Pil 3: 14
Cawley/Grant
April 30, 1991
a:koivisto - 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991
President Koivisto, "TERVETULOA" [tare-VAY-ta-loa]
["welcome"]. Welcome again to the United States. It's a
pleasure to return the hospitality you showed President Gorbachev
and me in Helsinki last September. Our meeting today was only
the latest of many exchanges we have shared in the decade since
we first met -- and today, as always, your views on world events
are of great value to me.
This visit also gave me an opportunity to thank you
personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle East.
Your country's strong leadership on the U.N. Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall -- and your generous aid
to people suffering from Iraqi oppression -- represent Finland's
tradition of active partnership in the community of nations.
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year of
its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
Force in 1956. Finns have served bravely in virtually every
peacekeeping force since then, contributing more troops than any
other country. Your nation continues this proud tradition in the
current Observer Force in northern Kuwait.
Finland and the United States enjoy a long and healthy trade
relationship. Today we touched on some new economic issues,
including
of averian product
outlined/the advantages that will come from your buying/seme of
our recently proven military equipment including two
outstanding versions of U.S. aircraft.
We also discussed our evolving relations with Europe -- from
trade relations to arms control -- from new challenges to the
CSCE to the continuing role of NATO in European security. We.
continued our dialogue on the Baltics. We talked about
developments in the Soviet Union. At times our perspectives may
differ, but we share a common commitment to democracy, free
markets, and an enduring peace.
Finns and Americans share many special bonds of friendship,
and Finns have long added to the American experience. Mr.
President, you countrymen were among the first to settle in this
country -- three hundred and fifty years ago -- establishing new
lives in the Delaware River Valley. Over a century later, John
Morton -- a Finnish-American delegate to our Continental Congress
-- cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government -- remain
dear to both our nations: just look to Philadelphia, 1776, and
Helsinki, 1917.
Since that time, we have enjoyed over seventy years of warm
diplomatic relations -- and I look forward to continuing this
friendship. May God Bless the people of Finland and the United
States.
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91 APR
DATE: 4/30/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/91 10:00 AM
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND-DEPARTURE STATEM
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 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
NO COMMENTS. THANKS.
HOLLY WILLIAMSON NW
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PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
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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 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE: no comment
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991
President Koivisto, "TERVETULOA" [tare-VAY-ta-loa]
["welcome"]. Welcome again to the United States. It's a
pleasure to return the hospitality you showed President Gorbachev
and me in Helsinki last September. Our meeting today was only
the latest of many exchanges we have shared in the decade since
we first met -- and today, as always, your views on world events
are of great value to me.
This visit also gave me an opportunity to thank you
personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle East.
Your country's strong leadership on the U.N. Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall -- and your generous aid
to people suffering from Iraqi oppression -- represent Finland's
tradition of active partnership in the community of nations.
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year of
its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
Force in 1956. Finns have served bravely in virtually every
peacekeeping force since then, contributing more troops than any
other country. Your nation continues this proud tradition in the
current Observer Force in northern Kuwait.
Finland and the United States enjoy a long and healthy trade
relationship. Today we touched on some new economic issues. I
outlined the advantages that will come from your buying some of
our recently proven military equipment -- including two
outstanding versions of U.S. aircraft.
We also discussed our evolving relations with Europe -- from
trade relations to arms control -- from new challenges to the
CSCE to the continuing role of NATO in European security. We
continued our dialogue on the Baltics. We talked about
developments in the Soviet Union. At times our perspectives may
differ, but we share a common commitment to democracy, free
markets, and an enduring peace.
Finns and Americans share many special bonds of friendship,
and Finns have long added to the American experience. Mr.
President, you countrymen were among the first to settle in this
country -- three hundred and fifty years ago -- establishing new
lives in the Delaware River Valley. Over a century later, John
Morton -- a Finnish-American delegate to our Continental Congress
-- cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government --- remain
dear to both our nations: just look to Philadelphia, 1776, and
Helsinki, 1917.
Since that time, we have enjoyed over seventy years of warm
diplomatic relations -- and I look forward to continuing this
friendship. May God Bless the people of Finland and the United
States.
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/30/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/91 10:00 AM
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND-DEPARTURE STATEM
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 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
S.R
RESPONSE:
OK.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
91 APR 30 PM 3:
Cawley/Grant
April 30, 1991
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991
President Koivisto, "TERVETULOA" [tare-VAY-ta-loa]
["welcome"]. Welcome again to the United States. It's a
pleasure to return the hospitality you showed President Gorbachev
and me in Helsinki last September. Our meeting today was only
the latest of many exchanges we have shared in the decade since
we. first met -- and today, as always, your views on world events
are of great value to me.
This visit also gave me an opportunity to thank you
personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle East.
Your country's strong leadership on the U.N. Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall -- and your generous aid
to people suffering from Iraqi oppression -- represent Finland's
tradition of active partnership in the community of nations.
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year of
its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
Force in 1956. Finns have served bravely in virtually every
peacekeeping force since then, contributing more troops than any
other country. Your nation continues this proud tradition in the
current Observer Force in northern Kuwait.
Finland and the United States enjoy a long and healthy trade
relationship. Today we touched on some new economic issues. I
outlined the advantages that will come from your buying some of
our recently proven military equipment -- including two
outstanding versions of U.S. aircraft.
We also discussed our evolving relations with Europe ---- from
trade relations to arms control -- from new challenges to the
CSCE to the continuing role of NATO in European security. We
continued our dialogue on the Baltics. We talked about
developments in the Soviet Union. At times our perspectives may
differ, but we share a common commitment to democracy, free
markets, and an enduring peace.
Finns and Americans share many special bonds of friendship,
and Finns have long added to the American experience. Mr.
President, you countrymen were among the first to settle in this
country -- three hundred and fifty years ago -- establishing new
lives in the Delaware River Valley. Over a century later, John
Morton -- a Finnish-American delegate to our Continental Congress
-- cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government -- remain
dear to both our nations: just look to Philadelphia, 1776, and
Helsinki, 1917.
Since that time, we have enjoyed over seventy years of warm
diplomatic relations -- and I look forward to continuing this
friendship. May God Bless the people of Finland and the United
States.
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WHITE HOUSE MEMORANDUM
STARTINA
DATE: 4/30/91
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/91 10:00 AM
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND-DEPARTURE STATEM
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 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, with a copy to this office.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Oh
&
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
91 APR 30 PM 3: 14
Cawley/Grant
April 30, 1991
a:koivisto - 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991
President Koivisto, "TERVETULOA" [tare-VAY-ta-loa]
["welcome"]. Welcome again to the United States. It's a
pleasure to return the hospitality you showed President Gorbachev
and me in Helsinki last September. Our meeting today was only
the latest of many exchanges we have shared in the decade since
we first met -- and today, as always, your views on world events
are of great value to me.
This visit also gave me an opportunity to thank you
personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle East.
Your country's strong leadership on the U.N. Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall -- and your generous aid
to people suffering from Iraqi oppression -- represent Finland's
tradition of active partnership in the community of nations.
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year of
its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
Force in 1956. Finns have served bravely in virtually every
peacekeeping force since then, contributing more troops than any
other country. Your nation continues this proud tradition in the
current Observer Force in northern Kuwait.
Finland and the United States enjoy a long and healthy trade
relationship. Today we touched on some new economic issues. I
outlined the advantages that will come from your buying some of
our recently proven military equipment -- including two
outstanding versions of U.S. aircraft.
We also discussed our evolving relations with Europe -- from
trade relations to arms control -- from new challenges to the
CSCE to the continuing role of NATO in European security. We.
continued our dialogue on the Baltics. We talked about
developments in the Soviet Union. At times our perspectives may
differ, but we share a common commitment to democracy, free
markets, and an enduring peace.
Finns and Americans share many special bonds of friendship,
and Finns have long added to the American experience. Mr.
President, you countrymen were among the first to settle in this
country -- three hundred and fifty years ago -- establishing new
lives in the Delaware River Valley. Over a century later, John
Morton -- a Finnish-American delegate to our Continental Congress
-- cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government -- remain
dear to both our nations: just look to Philadelphia, 1776, and
Helsinki, 1917.
Since that time, we have enjoyed over seventy years of warm
diplomatic relations -- and I look forward to continuing this
friendship. May God Bless the people of Finland and the United
States.
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Cawley/Grant
April 30, 1991
a:koivisto - 1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1991
President Koivisto, "TERVETULOA" [tare-VAY-ta-loa]
["welcome"]. Welcome again to the United States. It's a
pleasure to return the hospitality you showed President Gorbachev
and me in Helsinki last September. Our meeting today was only
the latest of many exchanges we have shared in the decade since
we first met -- and today, as always, your views on world events
are of great value to me.
This visit also gave me an opportunity to thank you
personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle East.
Your country's strong leadership on the U.N. Security Council and
the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall -- and your generous aid
to people suffering from Iraqi oppression -- represent Finland's
tradition of active partnership in the community of nations.
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year of
its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
Force in 1956. Finns have served bravely in virtually every
peacekeeping force since then, contributing more troops than any
other country. Your nation continues this proud tradition in the
current Observer Force in northern Kuwait.
Finland and the United States enjoy a long and healthy trade
relationship. Today we touched on some new economic issues. I
outlined the advantages that will come from your buying some of
our recently proven military equipment -- including two
outstanding versions of U.S. aircraft.
We also discussed our evolving relations with Europe --- from
trade relations to arms control -- from new challenges to the
CSCE to the continuing role of NATO in European security. We
continued our dialogue on the Baltics. We talked about
developments in the Soviet Union. At times our perspectives may
differ, but we share a common commitment to democracy, free
markets, and an enduring peace.
Finns and Americans share many special bonds of friendship,
and Finns have long added to the American experience. Mr.
President, you countrymen were among the first to settle in this
country -- three hundred and fifty years ago -- establishing new
lives in the Delaware River Valley. Over a century later, John
Morton -- a Finnish-American delegate to our Continental Congress
-- cast the deciding vote for the Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government -- remain
dear to both our nations: just look to Philadelphia, 1776, and
Helsinki, 1917.
Since that time, we have enjoyed over seventy years of warm
diplomatic relations -- and I look forward to continuing this
friendship. May God Bless the people of Finland and the United
States.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 7, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND PRESIDENT KOIVISTO OF FINLAND
UPON DEPARTURE
The South Lawn
1:30 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: President Koivisto, welcome again to the
United States. It's a pleasure to try to return the hospitality you
showed President Gorbachev in May in Helsinki last September. And
we're very grateful for that hospitality, and I'd like to think that
meeting was very constructive.
Our meeting today was only the latest of many exchanges
that we have shared. It's been nearly a decade since you and I first
met. Today, as always, I greatly value your view on world events and
your efforts over many years to build the excellent relationship
between the United States and Finland.
This visit, albeit very brief, gave me an opportunity to
thank you personally for Finland's constructive policy in the Middle
East. Your country's strong leadership in the U.N. Security Council
and the Iraqi Sanctions Committee last fall, and your generous aid to
the people suffering from Iraqi oppression represent Finland's fine
tradition of active partnership in the Community of Nations.
This sense of responsibility led Finland, within a year
of its admission to the U.N., to serve as part of the U.N. Emergency
Force in 1956 following the Suez crisis. Finns have served bravely
in virtually every peacekeeping force since then, contributing more
troops than any other country.
Your nation continues this proud tradition in the current
U.N. observer force in Kuwait and Iraq. Finland and the United
States enjoy a long and healthy trade relationship. Today, we
touched on some new economic issues, including the advantages that
could come from a Finnish purchase of our advanced aircraft.
Let it be said in fairness that you made a pitch to us on
several items that might benefit Finland trade, so this was a mutual
exchange. We also discussed the New Europe, from economic
integration to arms control, from new challenges to the CSCE to the
continuing role of NATO in European security.
The United States and Finland share a deep interest in
events in the Soviet Union. I've always valued the opportunity to
exchange views with President Koivisto, who is a knowledgeable, an
expert, a most perceptive observer of the U.S.S.R.
We discussed the very complex situation in the Baltic
States. And I reaffirmed the policy of the United States to support
a process of change through constructive and fair negotiations. We
agreed on the inadmissibility of the use of force and the importance
of pragmatism by all parties in the search for a solution to this
problem of the Baltics.
The United States and Finland will continue to support
the process of reform in the U.S.S.R. which was initiated by
President Gorbachev. We want to see that process continue. We want
to see it strengthened. And we will be ready to assist the Soviet
and Republic governments in attaining the twin goals of
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democratization and market economic reform.
Finally, we discussed another issue of major importance
to both of our countries: the transition to free markets and liberal
political systems by the new democracies of Eastern Europe. We are
determined to make every effort to assist them in their historic
quest to remake themselves and find a place in the New Europe. This
must be a priority for all Western countries.
As democratic peoples, Finns and Americans share many
special bonds of friendship. Finns have long added to the American
experience. Mr. President, your countrymen were among the first to
settle in this country 350 years ago, establishing new lives in the
Delaware River valley. Over a century later, John Morton, a Finnish
American delegate to our Continental Congress, cast the deciding vote
for our Declaration of Independence.
The ideals that led him -- liberty and self-government --
remain dear to both our nations. Just look to Philadelphia, 1776 and
Helsinki, 1917. And since that time we've enjoyed over 70 years of
warm diplomatic relations. And I look forward to continuing this
friendship.
May God bless the people of Finland and the United
States. Thank you, sir.
PRESIDENT KOIVISTO: Mr. President: Let me first thank
you, Mr. President, for the excellent hospitality extended to me and
my party here in Washington. We enjoyed our stay very much. It was
also a great pleasure to meet you again and exchange views on the
changing world situation.
When we last met in Helsinki in September at the
American-Soviet top-level meeting on the Persian Gulf, the world was
facing a direct challenge to the rule of law. The Iraqi aggression
was repelled by the coalition. Kuwait is now free. Finland faced
her responsibility in the United Nations Security Council in its
decision to thwart the aggression. And now work must continue to
build a new, equitable world.
Finland and the United States are different in many ways,
yet we share the same values of freedom, democracy, justice and human
rights. We both want to see the world based on these fundamental
principals. But principals are not enough. The economic, social,
and the ecological problems can only be overcome through determined
international cooperation.
For Finland, developments in Europe and particularly in,
our vicinity are of vital importance. While we must encourage
progress everywhere towards our shared values, we must at the same
time maintain stability. Reform efforts in Eastern Europe, including
the Soviet Union now need our support. With the Cold War behind us,
no new devices must be drawn, but avenues of cooperation be opened
for all.
We have also discussed the role of institutions which
would promote stability and change in Europe. One of them is the
CSCE or the Helsinki Process. I have invited President Bush and the
other 32 leaders of Europe and North America to Helsinki for the next
CSCE follow-up meeting due to begin in March 1992.
Mr President, the review of our bilateral agenda showed
that our relations are, indeed, in excellent shape. There is mutual
appreciation and recognition of our respected roles in world affairs.
There are long-standing bonds of friendship between our people. And
there are good prospects for expanding the Finnish-American
partnership.
I shall leave Washington with warm sentiments about our
old and steady friendship. I hope to see you, Mr. President and Mrs.
Bush, again in Finland in the not-too-distant future.
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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, sir.
Q
Mr. President, you sounded a little hoarse. Are you
all right?
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, just fine.
Q Have you got a cold?
THE PRESIDENT: Talking too much. No, I don't think so.
Q
Mr. President, do you have anything from the meeting
today between Gorbachev and Ambassador Matlock? It seemed like it
went well.
THE PRESIDENT: What was that?
Q CFE. Matlock met with Gorbachev today and the
initial reports were positive.
THE PRESIDENT: We haven't got it yet over here.
END
1:20 P.M. EDT