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Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 SEP 16 P12: 37
DATE: 9/16/91
ACTION/CONCURENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
---
SUBJECT: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR THE VISIT OF PRESIDENT FUJIMORI
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
MARTINEZ
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
P
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 SEP 16 All : 25
September 16, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW "S
FROM:
JENNIFER GROSSMAN JAG
SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR THE VISIT OF PRESIDENT
FUJIMORI
Attached is a draft of the departure statement for the visit
of President Fujimori on Tuesday, September 17, 1991 at 1:15 p.m.
on the South Lawn.
(Grossman)
September 16, 1991
Draft Five
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991.
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today and exchange views on the important obstacles
our two countries must overcome together. You, Mr. President,
are Peru's hope for the future. We've spoken openly --
discussing the tough challenges facing Peru -- from economic
hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against drugs to.
the battle to preserve human rights. Much has been done on all
these fronts -- but much more waits to be achieved. //
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace." Mr. President, you've moved to make sure the threads
of economic development and economic growth secure the fabric_of
a peaceful Peru. Since taking office, you've cut government
spending, eliminated price controls, knocked down barriers to...
trade and investment. Those reforms have begun paying dividends:
Inflation has eased; net international reserves have risen.
Peruvians feel confident in themselves, their economy, and their
nation. We want to be a full partner in your efforts to restore
Peru's economy, because your people deserve the fruits of
economic growth after so many years of suffering.
2
We also discussed narcotics trafficking and production -- a
scourge that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous
future and poisons its neighbors' neighborhoods. Peru remains
the world's largest coca producer -- even while drugs drain its
resources, drive insurgency and dampen its hopes for a better
tomorrow.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved to
combat this deadly threat. You've strengthened police and
military operations against the drug industry, while stressing
the need for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other
nations have joined to support Peru's efforts with training,
resources, and equipment. In this spirit, I was pleased to re-
affirm last May's accords in which we agreed to cooperate closely
in combating drug trafficking.
To support these efforts, my administration wants to send 94
million dollars in economic and military assistance to fight
drugs. Unfortunately, Congress has placed a hold on disbursement
of these funds, chiefly because of human rights concerns. We
share these concerns. So do you, Mr. President. But you have
made progress on human rights. Let's also see progress on
releasing these funds.
Without this needed aid, cocaine traffic will continue
unabated. Violence and abuses will increase unredressed. I urge
Congress to help Peru and the Andean nations create economic
alternatives to coca production by passing my Andean Trade
Preference Initiative.
3
Peru's critics forget that it must cope with violent
insurgencies, which have made an unholy alliance with drug
traffickers. The murderous Shining Path offers nothing but a
dead end. It cultivates chaos, hatred and vendetta --
complicating necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action. You've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse, begun to open up detention centers to prosecutors, and
pledged to strengthen your military code. Your reforms have
begun to help improve the human rights record of the security
forces. Your deeds echo the words of your country's
constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have rights of
universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply since you
took office last year.
Mr. President, your leadership and your nation deserve our
support -- and you have it. Our government is pleased to co-
chair, with Japan, an international group to help Peru with its
debt problems, and hasten its reintegration into the
international financial community. A number of other countries
including several in Latin America have joined this process,
which is so important for Peru's future. We hope the democratic
community will rally generously to support your people. //
Our world changes at a dizzying pace. Each day writes a new
page in history -- before yesterday's ink has even dried. Mr.
President, you are confronting the challenge of change with
courage and vision. You are building a new Peru with a sound
4
economy, respect for law, and a new sense of social justice and
national reconciliation. You are steering your country steadily
toward a place of renewed leadership in the community of
democratic nations, which Peruvian patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo y
Guzman (bees CAR doh ee gooz MAN) once called the "great family
of brothers."
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
/b/t/lb
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
31 SEP 16 All : 25
September 16, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW
FROM:
JENNIFER GROSSMAN JAB
SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR THE VISIT OF PRESIDENT
FUJIMORI
Attached is a draft of the departure statement for the visit
of President Fujimori on Tuesday, September 17, 1991 at 1:15 p.m.
on the South Lawn.
statest
But little
a
20
(Grossman)
September 16, 1991
Draft Five
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today and exchange views on the important obstacles
our two countries must overcome together. You, Mr. President,
are Peru's hope for the future. We've spoken openly --
discussing the tough challenges facing Peru -- from economic
hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against drugs to
the battle to preserve human rights. Much has been done on all
these fronts -- but much more waits to be achieved. //
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace." Mr. President, you've moved to make sure the threads
of economic development and economic growth secure the fabric of
a peaceful Peru. Since taking office, you've cut government
spending, eliminated price controls, knocked down barriers to
trade and investment. Those reforms have begun paying dividends:
Inflation has eased; net international reserves have risen.
Peruvians feel confident in themselves, their economy, and their
nation. We want to be a full partner in your efforts to restore
Peru's economy, because your people deserve the fruits of
economic growth after so many years of suffering.
2
We also discussed narcotics trafficking and production -- a
scourge that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous
future and poisons its neighbors' neighborhoods. Peru remains
the world's largest coca producer -- even while drugs drain its
resources, drive insurgency and dampen its hopes for a better
tomorrow.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved to
combat this deadly threat. You've strengthened police and
military operations against the drug industry, while stressing
the need for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other
nations have joined to support Peru's efforts with training,
resources, and equipment. In this spirit, I was pleased to re-
affirm last May's accords in which we agreed to cooperate closely
in combating drug trafficking.
To support these efforts, my administration wants to send 94
million dollars in economic and military assistance to fight
drugs. Unfortunately, Congress has placed a hold on disbursement
of these funds, chiefly because of human rights concerns. We
share these concerns. So do you, Mr. President. But you have
made progress on human rights. Let's also see progress on
releasing these funds.
Without this needed aid, cocaine traffic will continue
unabated. Violence and abuses will increase unredressed. I urge
Congress to help Peru and the Andean nations create economic
alternatives to coca production by passing my Andean Trade
Preference Initiative.
3
Peru's critics forget that it must cope with violent
insurgencies, which have made an unholy alliance with drug
traffickers. The murderous Shining Path offers nothing but a
dead end. It cultivates chaos, hatred and vendetta --
complicating necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action. You've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse, begun to open up detention centers to prosecutors, and
pledged to strengthen your military code. Your reforms have
begun to help improve the human rights record of the security
forces. Your deeds echo the words of your country's
constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have rights of
universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply since you
took office last year.
Mr. President, your leadership and your nation deserve our
support -- and you have it. Our government is pleased to co-
chair, with Japan, an international group to help Peru with its
debt problems, and hasten its reintegration into the
international financial community. A number of other countries
including several in Latin America have joined this process,
which is so important for Peru's future. We hope the democratic
community will rally generously to support your people. //
Our world changes at a dizzying pace. Each day writes a new
page in history -- before yesterday's ink has even dried. Mr.
President, you are confronting the challenge of change with
courage and vision. You are building a new Peru with a sound
4
economy, respect for law, and a new sense of social justice and
national reconciliation. You are steering your country steadily
toward a place of renewed leadership in the community of
democratic nations, which Peruvian patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo y
Guzman (bees CAR doh ee gooz MAN) once called the "great family
of brothers."
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
DEPARTURE STATEMENT \ SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 \ 1:00 P.M.
MR. PRESIDENT, IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE AND A
PRIVILEGE TO MEET WITH YOU TODAY AND EXCHANGE VIEWS ON
THE IMPORTANT ISSUES OUR TWO COUNTRIES MUST OVERCOME
TOGETHER. You, MR. PRESIDENT, ARE PERU'S HOPE FOR THE
FUTURE. WE'VE SPOKEN OPENLY -- DISCUSSING THE TOUGH
CHALLENGES FACING PERU -- FROM ECONOMIC HARDSHIP TO
RENEGADE INSURGENCIES, FROM THE WAR AGAINST DRUGS TO
THE BATTLE TO PRESERVE HUMAN RIGHTS.
- 2 -
MUCH HAS BEEN DONE ON ALL THESE FRONTS -- BUT MUCH MORE
WAITS TO BE ACHIEVED. 11
MR. PRESIDENT, SINCE TAKING OFFICE, YOU'VE CUT
GOVERNMENT SPENDING, ELIMINATED PRICE CONTROLS, KNOCKED
DOWN BARRIERS TO TRADE AND INVESTMENT. THOSE REFORMS
HAVE BEGUN PAYING DIVIDENDS: INFLATION HAS EASED; NET
INTERNATIONAL RESERVES HAVE RISEN. PERUVIANS FEEL
CONFIDENT IN THEMSELVES, THEIR ECONOMY, AND THEIR
NATION.
- 3-
WE WANT TO BE A FULL PARTNER IN YOUR EFFORTS TO RESTORE
PERU'S ECONOMY BECAUSE YOUR PEOPLE DESERVE THE FRUITS
OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF SUFFERING.
WE ALSO DISCUSSED NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING AND
PRODUCTION -- A SCOURGE THAT BLOCKS PERU'S PATH TO A
PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE DRAINS ITS RESOURCES,
DRIVES INSURGENCY AND DAMPENS ITS HOPES FOR A BETTER
TOMORROW.
MR. PRESIDENT, UNDER YOUR LEADERSHIP, PERU HAS
MOVED TO COMBAT THIS DEADLY THREAT.
- 4 -
You HAVE BOTH STRENGTHENED POLICE AND MILITARY
OPERATIONS AGAINST THE DRUG INDUSTRY AND STRESSED THE
NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE CROP PRODUCTION. THE U.S. AND
OTHER NATIONS HAVE JOINED TO SUPPORT PERU'S EFFORTS
WITH TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND EQUIPMENT. IN THIS
SPIRIT, I WAS PLEASED TO RE-AFFIRM LAST MAY'S ACCORDS
IN WHICH WE AGREED TO COOPERATE CLOSELY IN COMBATING
DRUG TRAFFICKING.
To SUPPORT THESE EFFORTS, MY ADMINISTRATION WANTS
TO SEND 94 MILLION DOLLARS IN ECONOMIC AND MILITARY
ASSISTANCE TO FIGHT DRUGS.
- 5 -
UNFORTUNATELY, CONGRESS HAS PLACED A HOLD ON
DISBURSEMENT OF THESE FUNDS, CHIEFLY BECAUSE OF HUMAN
RIGHTS CONCERNS. WE SHARE THESE CONCERNS. So DO YOU,
MR. PRESIDENT. BUT YOU HAVE MADE PROGRESS ON HUMAN
RIGHTS. LET'S ALSO SEE PROGRESS ON RELEASING THESE
FUNDS.
WITHOUT THIS NEEDED AID, COCAINE TRAFFIC WILL
CONTINUE UNABATED. VIOLENCE AND ABUSES WILL INCREASE
UNREDRESSED.
- 6 -
I URGE CONGRESS TO HELP PERU AND THE ANDEAN NATIONS
CREATE ECONOMIC ALTERNATIVES TO COCA PRODUCTION BY
PASSING MY ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE INITIATIVE.
MR. PRESIDENT, YOU'VE COMBINED STRONG LEADERSHIP
WITH SWIFT ACTION. YOU'VE REPLACED POLICE OFFICERS
SUSPECTED OF CORRUPTION AND ABUSE, BEGUN TO OPEN UP
DETENTION CENTERS TO PROSECUTORS, AND PLEDGED TO
STRENGTHEN YOUR MILITARY CODE. YOUR REFORMS HAVE BEGUN
TO HELP IMPROVE THE HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD OF THE SECURITY
FORCES.
- 7 -
YOUR DEEDS ECHO THE WORDS OF YOUR COUNTRY'S
CONSTITUTION, "THAT ALL MEN, EQUAL IN DIGNITY, HAVE
RIGHTS OF UNIVERSAL VALIDITY." RIGHTS ABUSES HAVE
FALLEN SHARPLY SINCE YOU TOOK OFFICE LAST YEAR.
MR. PRESIDENT, YOUR LEADERSHIP AND YOUR NATION
DESERVE OUR SUPPORT -- AND YOU HAVE IT. OUR GOVERNMENT
IS PLEASED TO CO-CHAIR, WITH JAPAN, AN INTERNATIONAL
GROUP TO HELP PERU WITH ITS DEBT PROBLEMS, AND HASTEN
ITS REINTEGRATION INTO THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL
COMMUNITY.
- 8 -
A NUMBER OF OTHER COUNTRIES INCLUDING SEVERAL IN LATIN
AMERICA HAVE JOINED THIS PROCESS, WHICH IS so IMPORTANT
FOR PERU'S FUTURE.
WE HOPE THE DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITY WILL RALLY
GENEROUSLY TO SUPPORT YOUR PEOPLE. MR. PRESIDENT, YOU
ARE CONFRONTING THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE WITH COURAGE
AND VISION. You ARE BUILDING A NEW PERU WITH A SOUND
ECONOMY, RESPECT FOR LAW, AND A NEW SENSE OF SOCIAL
JUSTICE AND NATIONAL RECONCILIATION.
- 9 -
You ARE STEERING YOUR COUNTRY STEADILY TOWARD A PLACE
OF RENEWED LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRATIC
NATIONS, WHICH PERUVIAN PATRIOT JUAN PABLO VISCARDO Y
GUZMAN (BEES CAR DOH EE GOOZ MAN) ONCE CALLED THE
"GREAT FAMILY OF BROTHERS."
ONCE AGAIN, MR. PRESIDENT, IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR TO
WELCOME YOU TO THE WHITE HOUSE -- AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU
AND THE PEOPLE OF PERU.
# # #
0
DEPARTURE STATEMENT \ SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 \ 1:00 P.M.
MR. PRESIDENT, IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE AND A
PRIVILEGE TO MEET WITH YOU TODAY AND EXCHANGE VIEWS ON
THE IMPORTANT ISSUES OUR TWO COUNTRIES MUST OVERCOME
TOGETHER. You, MR. PRESIDENT, ARE PERU'S HOPE FOR THE
FUTURE. WE'VE SPOKEN OPENLY -- DISCUSSING THE TOUGH
CHALLENGES FACING PERU -- FROM ECONOMIC HARDSHIP To
RENEGADE INSURGENCIES, FROM THE WAR AGAINST DRUGS TO
THE BATTLE TO PRESERVE HUMAN RIGHTS.
- 2 -
MUCH HAS BEEN DONE ON ALL THESE FRONTS -- BUT MUCH MORE
WAITS TO BE ACHIEVED. //
MR. PRESIDENT, SINCE TAKING OFFICE, YOU'VE CUT
GOVERNMENT SPENDING, ELIMINATED PRICE CONTROLS, KNOCKED
DOWN BARRIERS TO TRADE AND INVESTMENT. THOSE REFORMS
HAVE BEGUN PAYING DIVIDENDS: INFLATION HAS EASED; NET
INTERNATIONAL RESERVES HAVE RISEN. PERUVIANS FEEL
CONFIDENT IN THEMSELVES, THEIR ECONOMY, AND THEIR
NATION.
- 3-
WE WANT TO BE A FULL PARTNER IN YOUR EFFORTS TO RESTORE
PERU'S ECONOMY, BECAUSE YOUR PEOPLE DESERVE THE FRUITS
OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF SUFFERING.
WE ALSO DISCUSSED NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING AND
PRODUCTION -- A SCOURGE THAT BLOCKS PERU'S PATH TO A
PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE DRAINS ITS RESOURCES,
DRIVES INSURGENCY AND DAMPENS ITS HOPES FOR A BETTER
TOMORROW.
MR. PRESIDENT, UNDER YOUR LEADERSHIP, PERU HAS
MOVED TO COMBAT THIS DEADLY THREAT.
- 4 -
You HAVE BOTH STRENGTHENED POLICE AND MILITARY
OPERATIONS AGAINST THE DRUG INDUSTRY AND STRESSED THE
NEED FOR ALTERNATIVE CROP PRODUCTION. THE U.S. AND
OTHER NATIONS HAVE JOINED TO SUPPORT PERU'S EFFORTS
WITH TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND EQUIPMENT. IN THIS
SPIRIT, I WAS PLEASED TO RE-AFFIRM LAST MAY'S ACCORDS
IN WHICH WE AGREED TO COOPERATE CLOSELY IN COMBATING
DRUG TRAFFICKING.
To SUPPORT THESE EFFORTS, MY ADMINISTRATION WANTS
TO SEND 94 MILLION DOLLARS IN ECONOMIC AND MILITARY
ASSISTANCE TO FIGHT DRUGS.
- 5 -
UNFORTUNATELY, CONGRESS HAS PLACED A HOLD ON
DISBURSEMENT OF THESE FUNDS, CHIEFLY BECAUSE OF HUMAN
RIGHTS CONCERNS. WE SHARE THESE CONCERNS. So DO YOU,
MR. PRESIDENT. BUT YOU HAVE MADE PROGRESS ON HUMAN
RIGHTS. LET'S ALSO SEE PROGRESS ON RELEASING THESE
FUNDS.
WITHOUT THIS NEEDED AID, COCAINE TRAFFIC WILL
CONTINUE UNABATED. VIOLENCE AND ABUSES WILL INCREASE
UNREDRESSED.
- 6 -
I URGE CONGRESS TO HELP PERU AND THE ANDEAN NATIONS
CREATE ECONOMIC ALTERNATIVES TO COCA PRODUCTION BY
PASSING MY ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE INITIATIVE.
MR. PRESIDENT, YOU'VE COMBINED STRONG LEADERSHIP
WITH SWIFT ACTION. YOU'VE REPLACED POLICE OFFICERS
SUSPECTED OF CORRUPTION AND ABUSE, BEGUN TO OPEN UP
DETENTION CENTERS TO PROSECUTORS, AND PLEDGED TO
STRENGTHEN YOUR MILITARY CODE. YOUR REFORMS HAVE BEGUN
TO HELP IMPROVE THE HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD OF THE SECURITY
FORCES.
- 7 -
YOUR DEEDS ECHO THE WORDS OF YOUR COUNTRY'S
CONSTITUTION, "THAT ALL MEN, EQUAL IN DIGNITY, HAVE
RIGHTS OF UNIVERSAL VALIDITY." RIGHTS ABUSES HAVE
FALLEN SHARPLY SINCE YOU TOOK OFFICE LAST YEAR.
MR. PRESIDENT, YOUR LEADERSHIP AND YOUR NATION
DESERVE OUR SUPPORT -- AND YOU HAVE IT. OUR GOVERNMENT
IS PLEASED TO CO-CHAIR, WITH JAPAN, AN INTERNATIONAL
GROUP TO HELP PERU WITH ITS DEBT PROBLEMS, AND HASTEN
ITS REINTEGRATION INTO THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL
COMMUNITY.
- 8 -
A NUMBER OF OTHER COUNTRIES INCLUDING SEVERAL IN LATIN
AMERICA HAVE JOINED THIS PROCESS, WHICH IS so IMPORTANT
FOR PERU'S FUTURE.
WE HOPE THE DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITY WILL RALLY
GENEROUSLY TO SUPPORT YOUR PEOPLE. MR. PRESIDENT, YOU
ARE CONFRONTING THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE WITH COURAGE
AND VISION. You ARE BUILDING A NEW PERU WITH A SOUND
ECONOMY, RESPECT FOR LAW, AND A NEW SENSE OF SOCIAL
JUSTICE AND NATIONAL RECONCILIATION.
- 9 -
You ARE STEERING YOUR COUNTRY STEADILY TOWARD A PLACE
OF RENEWED LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRATIC
NATIONS, WHICH PERUVIAN PATRIOT JUAN PABLO VISCARDO Y
GUZMAN (BEES CAR DOH EE GOOZ MAN) ONCE CALLED THE
"GREAT FAMILY OF BROTHERS."
ONCE AGAIN, MR. PRESIDENT, IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR TO
WELCOME YOU TO THE WHITE HOUSE -- AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU
AND THE PEOPLE OF PERU.
# # #
(Grossman)
September 16, 1991
Draft Five
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today and exchange views on the important obstacles
ISSUED
our two countries must overcome together. You, Mr. President,
are Peru's hope for the future. We've spoken openly --
discussing the tough challenges facing Peru -- from economic
hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against drugs to.
the battle to preserve human rights. Much has been done on all
these fronts -- but much more waits to be achieved. //
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
ights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of pease." Mr President, you've moved to make sure the threads
of economic development and economic growth secure the fabric of
MR PRESIDENT
a peaceful Peru. ^ Since taking office, you've cut government
spending, eliminated price controls, knocked down barriers to
trade and investment. Those reforms have begun paying dividends:
Inflation has eased; net international reserves have risen.
Peruvians feel confident in themselves, their economy, and their
nation. We want to be a full partner in your efforts to restore
Peru's economy, because your people deserve the fruits of
economic growth after so many years of suffering.
2
We also discussed narcotics trafficking and production -- a
scourge that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous
future and poisons its neighbors neighborhoods, Peru reasins
the voridis argest coca producer ever while drugs drainSits
resources, drives insurgency and dampens its hopes for a better
tomorrow.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved to
combat this deadly threat. You strengthened police and
have both
military operations against the drug industry, AND while stressing ed
the need for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other
nations have joined to support Peru's efforts with training,
resources, and equipment. In this spirit, I was pleased to re-
affirm last May's accords in which we agreed to cooperate closely
in combating drug trafficking.
To support these efforts, my administration wants to send 94
million dollars in economic and military assistance to fight
drugs. Unfortunately, Congress has placed a hold on disbursement
of these funds, chiefly because of human rights concerns. We
share these concerns. So do you, Mr. President. But you have
made progress on human rights. Let's also see progress on
releasing these funds.
Without this needed aid, cocaine traffic will continue
unabated. Violence and abuses will increase unredressed. I urge
Congress to help Peru and the Andean nations create economic
alternatives to coca production by passing my Andean Trade
Preference Initiative.
3
Peru's critics forget that it must cope with violent
insurgencies, which have made an unholy alliance with drug
traffickers. The murderous Shining Path offers nothing but a
dead end. It cultivates chaos, hatred and vendetta --
complicating necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action. You've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse, begun to open up detention centers to prosecutors, and
pledged to strengthen your military code. Your reforms have
begun to help improve the human rights record of the security
forces. Your deeds echo the words of your country's
constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have rights of
universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply since you
took office last year.
Mr. President, your leadership and your nation deserve our
support -- and you have it. Our government is pleased to co-
chair, with Japan, an international group to help Peru with its
debt problems, and hasten its reintegration into the
international financial community. A number of other countries
including several in Latin America have joined this process,
which is so important for Peru's future. We hope the democratic
community will rally generously to support your people.
11
[our world changes at a dizzying pace. Each day writes a new
page in history -- before yesterday's ink has even dried. Mr.
President, you are confronting the challenge of change with
courage and vision. You are building a new Peru with a sound
4
economy, respect for law, and a new sense of social justice and
national reconciliation. You are steering your country steadily
toward a place of renewed leadership in the community of
democratic nations, which Peruvian patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo y
Guzman (bees CAR doh ee gooz MAN) once called the "great family
of brothers."
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you AND N
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
(Grossman)
September 11, 1991
Draft Three
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today. We've spoken honestly and openly --
covering areas of common interest -- including our shared hopes
for the future.
We discussed the daunting challenges facing Peru -- from
economic hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against
drugs, to the battle to preserve individual rights. //
We focused on narcotics trade and production -- a scourge
that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous future.
Peru remains the world's largest cocoa producer -- and the drug
industry drains its resources, drives an insurgency and dampens
Peru's hopes for a better future.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved forward
on all fronts to combat this deadly threat. You have
strengthened police and military operations against the drug
industry. Your administration has repeatedly emphasized the need
for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other nations have
joined to support Peru's efforts with technical and financial
assistance.
And, Mr. President, we have re-affirmed last May's
agreement, in which we agreed to cooperate closely in combating
2
drug trafficking.
Peru must also cope with insurgent groups that have made an
unholy alliance with drug traffickers. The people of Peru know
that the Shining Path is nothing but a dead end. It cultivates
chaos, creates fertile ground for hatred and vendetta --
complicates necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action -- you've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse. Your reforms have helped improve the human rights
record of the security forces. Your deeds echo the words of your
country's constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have
rights of universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply
since you took office last year.
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de:
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace." But the fabric of peace in any land also requires the
strong thread of economic growth. Mr. President, since you took
office, you've cut government spending, eliminated price
controls, knocked down barriers to trade and investment. Those
courageous reforms have begun paying dividends: Inflation has
eased; net international reserves have risen -- and Peruvians'
feel confident in themselves, their economy, their nation.
Your nation deserves our support. Our government is pleased
to co-chair, with the Japanese, an international group to help
Peru with its debt problems, and hasten its integration into the
3
international financial community. //
We live in a world changing at a dizzying pace. Each day
writes a new page in history -- and yesterday's ink hasn't even
dried. You are steering your country steadily toward a place of
greater prominence in the community of nations, which Peruvian
patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo (bees CAR doh) y Guzman (gooz MAN)
once called the "great family of brothers." "
That spirit of brotherhood marked our meetings today -- and
promises great progress for our two nations. //
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 SEP 16 All: 25
September 16, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW KS
FROM:
JENNIFER GROSSMAN JAG
SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR THE VISIT OF PRESIDENT
FUJIMORI
Attached is a draft of the departure statement for the visit
of President Fujimori on Tuesday, September 17, 1991 at 1:15 p.m.
on the South Lawn.
(Grossman)
September 16, 1991
Draft Five
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today and exchange views on the important obstacles
our two countries must overcome together. You, Mr. President,
are Peru's hope for the future. We've spoken openly --
discussing the tough challenges facing Peru -- from economic
hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against drugs to
the battle to preserve human rights. Much has been done on all
these fronts -- but much more waits to be achieved. //
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace." Mr. President, you've moved to make sure the threads
of economic development and economic growth secure the fabric of
a peaceful Peru. Since taking office, you've cut government
spending, eliminated price controls, knocked down barriers to
trade and investment. Those reforms have begun paying dividends:
Inflation has eased; net international reserves have risen.
Peruvians feel confident in themselves, their economy, and their
nation. We want to be a full partner in your efforts to restore
Peru's economy, because your people deserve the fruits of
economic growth after so many years of suffering.
2
We also discussed narcotics trafficking and production -- a.
scourge that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous
future and poisons its neighbors' neighborhoods. Peru remains
the world's largest coca producer -- even while drugs drain its
resources, drive insurgency and dampen its hopes for a better
tomorrow.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved to
combat this deadly threat. You've strengthened police and
military operations against the drug industry, while stressing
the need for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other
nations have joined to support Peru's efforts with training,
resources, and equipment. In this spirit, I was pleased to re--
affirm last May's accords in which we agreed to cooperate closely
in combating drug trafficking.
To support these efforts, my administration wants to send 94
million dollars in economic and military assistance to fight
drugs. Unfortunately, Congress has placed a hold on disbursement
of these funds, chiefly because of human rights concerns. We
share these concerns. So do you, Mr. President. But you have
made progress on human rights. Let's also see progress on
releasing these funds.
Without this needed aid, cocaine traffic will continue
unabated. Violence and abuses will increase unredressed. I urge
Congress to help Peru and the Andean nations create economic
alternatives to coca production by passing my Andean Trade
Preference Initiative.
3
Peru's critics forget that it must cope with violent
insurgencies, which have made an unholy alliance with drug
traffickers. The murderous Shining Path offers nothing but a
dead end. It cultivates chaos, hatred and vendetta --
complicating necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action. You've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse, begun to open up detention centers to prosecutors, and
pledged to strengthen your military code. Your reforms have
begun to help improve the human rights record of the security
forces. Your deeds echo the words of your country's
constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have rights of
universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply since you
took office last year.
Mr. President, your leadership and your nation deserve our
support -- and you have it. Our government is pleased to co--
chair, with Japan, an international group to help Peru with its
debt problems, and hasten its reintegration into the
international financial community. A number of other countries
including several in Latin America have joined this process,
which is so important for Peru's future. We hope the democratic
community will rally generously to support your people. //
Our world changes at a dizzying pace. Each day writes a new
page in history -- before yesterday's ink has even dried. Mr.
President, you are confronting the challenge of change with
courage and vision. You are building a new Peru with a sound
4
economy, respect for law, and a new sense of social justice and
national reconciliation. You are steering your country steadily
toward a place of renewed leadership in the community of
democratic nations, which Peruvian patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo y
Guzman (bees CAR doh ee gooz MAN) once called the "great family
of brothers."
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
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9/12/91
91 SEP 13 P8: 09
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRES. FUJIMORI VISIT
SOUTH LAWN
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
MARTINEZ
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. Thank you.
MASTER-
RESPONSE:
September 13, 1991
The NSC Staff concurs with changes annotated in text.
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Brent Scowcroft
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
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of these fronts, but much
Mr. President, are an inspiration to the Peruvian
more needs to be done.
people, Peru's best hope for the future.
(Grossman)
September 11, 1991
Draft Three
31 SEP P 7 I
FUJIMORI. TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today We've spoken honestly and openly --
covering areas of common interest -- including our shared hopes
for the future.
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economic hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against
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Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
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rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
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strong thread of economic development greamsh. Mr. President, since you took
office, you've cut government spending, eliminated price
controls, knocked down barriers to trade and investment. Those
courageous reforms have begun paying dividends: Inflation has
eased; net international reserves have risen -- and Peruvians'
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feel confident in themselves, their economy, their nation.
Mr. President, your leadership and and you have it
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to co-chair, with the Japanese, an international group to help
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We live in a world changing at a dizzying pace. Each day
writes a new page in history -- and yesterday's ink hasn't even
dried. You are steering your country steadily toward a place of
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democratic
greater renewed prominence in the community of/nations, which Peruvian
patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo (bees CAR doh) y Guzman (gooz MAN)
once called the "great family of brothers."
That spirit of brotherhood marked our meetings today -- and
promises great progress for our two nations. //
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
Mr. President, you are confronting the challenge of
change with courage and vision. You are building a new
Peru with a sound economy, respect for law, and a new sense of
social justice and national reconciliation.
Document No. 26937
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
9/12/91 91 SEP 13 P5: 02
DATE:
ACTTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRES. FUJIMORI VISIT
SOUTH LAWN
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
MARTINEZ
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Seecomments
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Grossman)
September 11, 1991
Draft Three
91 SEP P
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today. We've spoken honestly and openly --
covering areas of common interest -- including our shared hopes
for the future.
We discussed the daunting challenges facing Peru -- from
economic hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against
drugs, to the battle to preserve individual rights. //
We focused on narcotics trade and production -- a scourge
that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous future.
Peru remains the world's largest cocoa producer -- and the drug
industry drains its resources, drives an insurgency and dampens
Peru's hopes for a better future.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved forward
on all fronts to combat this deadly threat. You have
strengthened police and military operations against the drug
industry. Your administration has repeatedly emphasized the need
for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other nations have
joined to support Peru's efforts with technical and financial
assistance.
And, Mr. President, we have re-affirmed last May's
agreement, in which we agreed to cooperate closely in combating
2
drug trafficking.
Peru must also cope with insurgent groups that have made an
unholy alliance with drug traffickers. The people of Peru know
that the Shining Path is nothing but a dead end. It cultivates
chaos, creates fertile ground for hatred and vendetta --
complicates necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action -- you've replaced police officials officers suspected of corruption
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and abuse. Your reforms have helped improve the human rights
record of the security forces. Your deeds echo the words of your
country's constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have
rights of universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply
since you took office last year.
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace." But the fabric of peace in any land also requires the
strong thread of economic growth. Mr. President, since you took
office, you've cut government spending, eliminated price
controls, knocked down barriers to trade and investment. Those
courageous reforms have begun paying dividends: Inflation has
eased; net international reserves have risen -- and Peruvians'
feel confident in themselves, their economy, their nation.
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Your nation deserves has our support. Our government is pleased
to co-chair, with the Japanese, an international group to help
Peru with its debt problems, and hasten its integration into the
3
international financial community. //
We live in a world changing at a dizzying pace. Each day
writes a new page in history -- and yesterday's ink hasn't even
dried. You are steering your country steadily toward a place of
greater prominence in the community of nations, which Peruvian
patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo (bees CAR doh) y Guzman (gooz MAN)
once called the "great family of brothers."
That spirit of brotherhood marked our meetings today -- and
promises great progress for our two nations. //
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
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DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRES. FUJIMORI VISIT
SOUTH LAWN
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER N/U
>
DARMAN
ROGICH N/C
BRADY
SMITH W/C
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST N/C
MARTINEZ
FITZWATER
GRAY
N/C
HOLIDAY
NIV
A
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Grossman)
September 11, 1991
Draft Three
91 SEP 11 P
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today. We've spoken honestly and openly --
covering areas of common interest -- including our shared hopes
for the future.
We discussed the daunting challenges facing Peru -- from
economic hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against
drugs, to the battle to preserve individual rights. //
We focused on narcotics trade and production -- a scourge
that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous future.
Peru remains the world's largest cocoa producer -- and the drug
industry drains its resources, drives an insurgency and dampens
Peru's hopes for a better future.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved forward
on all fronts to combat this deadly threat. You have
strengthened police and military operations against the drug
industry. Your administration has repeatedly emphasized the need
for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other nations have
joined to support Peru's efforts with technical and financial
assistance.
And, Mr. President, we have re-affirmed last May's
agreement, in which we agreed to cooperate closely in combating
2
drug trafficking.
Peru must also cope with insurgent groups that have made an
unholy alliance with drug traffickers. The people of Peru know
that the Shining Path is nothing but a dead end. It cultivates
chaos, creates fertile ground for hatred and vendetta --
complicates necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action -- you've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse. Your reforms have helped improve the human rights
record of the security forces. Your deeds echo the words of your
country's constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have
rights of universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply
since you took office last year.
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace.' But the fabric of peace in any land also requires the
strong thread of economic growth. Mr. President, since you took
office, you've cut government spending, eliminated price
controls, knocked down barriers to trade and investment. Those
courageous reforms have begun paying dividends: Inflation has
eased; net international reserves have risen -- and Peruvians'
feel confident in themselves, their economy, their nation.
Your nation deserves our support. Our government is pleased
to co-chair, with the Japanese, an international group to help
Peru with its debt problems, and hasten its integration into the
3
international financial community. //
We live in a world changing at a dizzying pace. Each day
writes a new page in history -- and yesterday's ink hasn't even
dried. You are steering your country steadily toward a place of
greater prominence in the community of nations, which Peruvian
patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo (bees CAR doh) y Guzman (gooz MAN)
once called the "great family of brothers."
That spirit of brotherhood marked our meetings today -- and
promises great progress for our two nations. //
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
Document No. 26937
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
9/12/$EP 13 P2: 49
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRES. FUJIMORI VISIT
SOUTH LAWN
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
MARTINEZ
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
oh
ph
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Grossman)
September 11, 1991
Draft Three
31 SEP 11 P
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today. We've spoken honestly and openly --
covering areas of common interest -- including our shared hopes
for the future.
We discussed the daunting challenges facing Peru -- from
economic hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against
drugs, to the battle to preserve individual rights. //
We focused on narcotics trade and production --- a scourge
that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous future.
Peru remains the world's largest cocoa producer -- and the drug
industry drains its resources, drives an insurgency and dampens
Peru's hopes for a better future.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved forward
on all fronts to combat this deadly threat. You have
strengthened police and military operations against the drug
industry. Your administration has repeatedly emphasized the need
for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other nations have
joined to support Peru's efforts with technical and financial
assistance.
And, Mr. President, we have re-affirmed last May's
agreement, in which we agreed to cooperate closely in combating
2
drug trafficking.
Peru must also cope with insurgent groups that have made an
unholy alliance with drug traffickers. The people of Peru know
that the Shining Path is nothing but a dead end. It cultivates
chaos, creates fertile ground for hatred and vendetta --
complicates necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action -- you've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse. Your reforms have helped improve the human rights
record of the security forces. Your deeds echo the words of your
country's constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have
rights of universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply
since you took office last year.
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace." But the fabric of peace in any land also requires the
strong thread of economic growth. Mr. President, since you took
office, you've cut government spending, eliminated price
controls, knocked down barriers to trade and investment. Those
courageous reforms have begun paying dividends: Inflation has
eased; net international reserves have risen -- and Peruvians'
feel confident in themselves, their economy, their nation.
Your nation deserves our support. Our government is pleased
to co-chair, with the Japanese, an international group to help
Peru with its debt problems, and hasten its integration into the
3
international financial community. //
We live in a world changing at a dizzying pace. Each day
writes a new page in history -- and yesterday's ink hasn't even
dried. You are steering your country steadily toward a place of
greater prominence in the community of nations, which Peruvian
patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo (bees CAR doh) y Guzman (gooz MAN)
once called the "great family of brothers."
That spirit of brotherhood marked our meetings today -- and
promises great progress for our two nations. //
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Septemberpi?3 1991
P1:44
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure Statement for
President Fujimori Visit
We have reviewed the attached draft presidential remarks
and have no suggested comments. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 269371
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
9/12/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRES. FUJIMORI VISIT
SOUTH LAWN
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
MARTINEZ
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Grossman)
September 11, 1991
Draft Three
31 SEP P
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today. We've spoken honestly and openly --
covering areas of common interest -- including our shared hopes
for the future.
We discussed the daunting challenges facing Peru -- from
economic hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against
drugs, to the battle to preserve individual rights. //
We focused on narcotics trade and production -- a scourge
that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous future.
Peru remains the world's largest cocoa producer -- and the drug
industry drains its resources, drives an insurgency and dampens
Peru's hopes for a better future.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved forward
on all fronts to combat this deadly threat. You have
strengthened police and military operations against the drug
industry. Your administration has repeatedly emphasized the need
for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other nations have
joined to support Peru's efforts with technical and financial
assistance.
And, Mr. President, we have re-affirmed last May's
agreement, in which we agreed to cooperate closely in combating
2
drug trafficking.
Peru must also cope with insurgent groups that have made an
unholy alliance with drug traffickers. The people of Peru know
that the Shining Path is nothing but a dead end. It cultivates
chaos, creates fertile ground for hatred and vendetta --
complicates necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action -- you've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse. Your reforms have helped improve the human rights
record of the security forces. Your deeds echo the words of your
country's constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have
rights of universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply
since you took office last year.
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace." But the fabric of peace in any land also requires the
strong thread of economic growth. Mr. President, since you took
office, you've cut government spending, eliminated price
controls, knocked down barriers to trade and investment. Those
courageous reforms have begun paying dividends: Inflation has
eased; net international reserves have risen -- and Peruvians'
feel confident in themselves, their economy, their nation.
Your nation deserves our support. Our government is pleased
to co-chair, with the Japanese, an international group to help
Peru with its debt problems, and hasten its integration into the
3
international financial community. //
We live in a world changing at a dizzying pace. Each day
writes a new page in history -- and yesterday's ink hasn't even
dried. You are steering your country steadily toward a place of
greater prominence in the community of nations, which Peruvian
patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo (bees CAR doh) y Guzman (gooz MAN)
once called the "great family of brothers."
That spirit of brotherhood marked our meetings today -- and
promises great progress for our two nations. //
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
Document No. 26937
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 SEP 13 P | : 30
9/12/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRES. FUJIMORI VISIT
SOUTH LAWN
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
MARTINEZ
FITZWATER
GRAY
>
HOLIDAY
I
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. Thank you.
RESPONSE: No comment.
Thanks, EL
Elizabeth Luttig
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Document No. 269371
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
9/12/91
91 SEP 13 P12: 20
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRES. FUJIMORI VISIT
SOUTH LAWN
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
MARTINEZ
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
>
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER MBER 13. 13. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
$100
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Grossman)
September 11, 1991
Draft Three
91 SEP P 7
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today. We've spoken honestly and openly --
covering areas of common interest -- including our shared hopes
for the future.
We discussed the daunting challenges facing Peru -- from
economic hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against
drugs, to the battle to preserve individual rights. //
We focused on narcotics trade and production -- a scourge
that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous future.
Peru remains the world's largest cocoa producer -- and the drug
industry drains its resources, drives an insurgency and dampens
Peru's hopes for a better future.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved forward
on all fronts to combat this deadly threat. You have
strengthened police and military operations against the drug
industry. Your administration has repeatedly emphasized the need
for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other nations have
joined to support Peru's efforts with technical and financial
assistance.
And, Mr. President, we have re-affirmed last May's
agreement, in which we agreed to cooperate closely in combating
2
drug trafficking.
Peru must also cope with insurgent groups that have made an
unholy alliance with drug traffickers. The people of Peru know
that the Shining Path is nothing but a dead end. It cultivates
chaos, creates fertile ground for hatred and vendetta --
complicates necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action -- you've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse. Your reforms have helped improve the human rights
record of the security forces. Your deeds echo the words of your
country's constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have
rights of universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply
since you took office last year.
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace." But the fabric of peace in any land also requires the
strong thread of economic growth. Mr. President, since you took
office, you've cut government spending, eliminated price
controls, knocked down barriers to trade and investment. Those
courageous reforms have begun paying dividends: Inflation has
eased; net international reserves have risen -- and Peruvians'
feel confident in themselves, their economy, their nation.
Your nation deserves our support. Our government is pleased
to co-chair, with the Japanese, an international group to help
Peru with its debt problems, and hasten its integration into the
3
international financial community.
//
We live in a world changing at a dizzying pace. Each day
writes a new page in history -- and yesterday's ink hasn't even
dried. You are steering your country steadily toward a place of
greater prominence in the community of nations, which Peruvian
patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo (bees CAR doh) y Guzman (gooz MAN)
once called the "great family of brothers."
That spirit of brotherhood marked our meetings today -- and
promises great progress for our two nations. //
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
Document No. 26937
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 SEP 9/12/91 12 All: 5°
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR PRES. FUJIMORI VISIT
SOUTH LAWN
SUBJECT:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
SNOW
DEMAREST
MARTINEZ
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 2:00PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
or
BT
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Grossman)
September 11, 1991
Draft Three
91 SEP P :
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today. We've spoken honestly and openly --
covering areas of common interest -- including our shared hopes
for the future.
We discussed the daunting challenges facing Peru -- from
economic hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against
drugs, to the battle to preserve individual rights. //
We focused on narcotics trade and production -- a scourge
that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous future.
Peru remains the world's largest cocoa producer -- and the drug
industry drains its resources, drives an insurgency and dampens
Peru's hopes for a better future.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved forward
on all fronts to combat this deadly threat. You have
strengthened police and military operations against the drug
industry. Your administration has repeatedly emphasized the need
for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other nations have
joined to support Peru's efforts with technical and financial
assistance.
And, Mr. President, we have re-affirmed last May's
agreement, in which we agreed to cooperate closely in combating
2
drug trafficking.
Peru must also cope with insurgent groups that have made an
unholy alliance with drug traffickers. The people of Peru know
that the Shining Path is nothing but a dead end. It cultivates
chaos, creates fertile ground for hatred and vendetta --
complicates necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action -- you've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse. Your reforms have helped improve the human rights
record of the security forces. Your deeds echo the words of your
country's constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have
rights of universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply
since you took office last year.
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace." But the fabric of peace in any land also requires the
strong thread of economic growth. Mr. President, since you took
office, you've cut government spending, eliminated price
controls, knocked down barriers to trade and investment. Those
courageous reforms have begun paying dividends: Inflation has
eased; net international reserves have risen -- and Peruvians'
feel confident in themselves, their economy, their nation.
Your nation deserves our support. Our government is pleased
to co-chair, with the Japanese, an international group to help
Peru with its debt problems, and hasten its integration into the
3
international financial community.
//
We live in a world changing at a dizzying pace. Each day
writes a new page in history -- and yesterday's ink hasn't even
dried. You are steering your country steadily toward a place of
greater prominence in the community of nations, which Peruvian
patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo (bees CAR doh) y Guzman (gooz MAN)
once called the "great family of brothers."
That spirit of brotherhood marked our meetings today -- and
promises great progress for our two nations. //
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 SEP 12 A11:27
September 12, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Departure Statement for
President Fujimori Visit
Pursuant to Phil Brady's request, Counsel's Office has reviewed
the above-referenced matter and has no objection to the proposed
presidential remarks.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
(Grossman)
September 11, 1991
Draft Three
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to
meet with you today. We've spoken honestly and openly --
covering areas of common interest -- including our shared hopes
for the future.
We discussed the daunting challenges facing Peru -- from
economic hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against
drugs, to the battle to preserve individual rights. //
We focused on narcotics trade and production -- a scourge
that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous future.
Peru remains the world's largest cocoa producer -- and the drug
industry drains its resources, drives an insurgency and dampens
Peru's hopes for a better future.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved forward
on all fronts to combat this deadly threat. You have
strengthened police and military operations against the drug
industry. Your administration has repeatedly emphasized the need
for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other nations have
joined to support Peru's efforts with technical and financial
assistance.
And, Mr. President, we have re-affirmed last May's
agreement, in which we agreed to cooperate closely in combating
2
drug trafficking.
Peru must also cope with insurgent groups that have made an
unholy alliance with drug traffickers. The people of Peru know
that the Shining Path is nothing but a dead end. It cultivates
chaos, creates fertile ground for hatred and vendetta --
complicates necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action -- you've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse. Your reforms have helped improve the human rights
record of the security forces. Your deeds echo the words of your
country's constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have
rights of universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply
since you took office last year.
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace.' But the fabric of peace in any land also requires the
strong thread of economic growth. Mr. President, since you took
office, you've cut government spending, eliminated price
controls, knocked down barriers to trade and investment. Those
courageous reforms have begun paying dividends: Inflation has
eased; net international reserves have risen -- and Peruvians'
feel confident in themselves, their economy, their nation.
Your nation deserves our support. Our government is pleased
to co-chair, with the Japanese, an international group to help
Peru with its debt problems, and hasten its integration into the
3
international financial community. //
We live in a world changing at a dizzying pace. Each day
writes a new page in history -- and yesterday's ink hasn't even
dried. You are steering your country steadily toward a place of
greater prominence in the community of nations, which Peruvian
patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo (bees CAR doh) y Guzman (gooz MAN)
once called the "great family of brothers."
That spirit of brotherhood marked our meetings today -- and
promises great progress for our two nations. //
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
91 SEP 16 All : 25
September 16, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
TONY SNOW "S
FROM:
JENNIFER GROSSMAN JAG
SUBJECT:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT FOR THE VISIT OF PRESIDENT
FUJIMORI
Attached is a draft of the departure statement for the visit
of President Fujimori on Tuesday, September 17, 1991 at 1:15 p.m.
on the South Lawn.
(Grossman)
September 16, 1991
Draft Five
FUJIMORI.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE STATEMENT
SOUTH LAWN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
Mr. President, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to.
meet with you today and exchange views on the important obstacles
our two countries must overcome together. You, Mr. President,
are Peru's hope for the future. We've spoken openly --
discussing the tough challenges facing Peru -- from economic
hardship to renegade insurgencies, from the war against drugs to
the battle to preserve human rights. Much has been done on all
these fronts -- but much more waits to be achieved. //
Peru's native son, U. N. Secretary General Javier Perez de:
Cuellar, wrote that "resolution of conflicts, observance of human
rights and the promotion of development together weave the fabric
of peace." Mr. President, you've moved to make sure the threads
of economic development and economic growth secure the fabric of
a peaceful Peru. Since taking office, you've cut government
spending, eliminated price controls, knocked down barriers to
trade and investment. Those reforms have begun paying dividends:
Inflation has eased; net international reserves have risen.
Peruvians feel confident in themselves, their economy, and their
nation. We want to be a full partner in your efforts to restore
Peru's economy, because your people deserve the fruits of
economic growth after so many years of suffering.
2
We also discussed narcotics trafficking and production -- a
scourge that blocks Peru's path to a peaceful and prosperous
future and poisons its neighbors' neighborhoods. Peru remains
the world's largest coca producer -- even while drugs drain its
resources, drive insurgency and dampen its hopes for a better
tomorrow.
Mr. President, under your leadership, Peru has moved to
combat this deadly threat. You've strengthened police and
military operations against the drug industry, while stressing
the need for alternative crop production. The U.S. and other
nations have joined to support Peru's efforts with training,
resources, and equipment. In this spirit, I was pleased to re-
affirm last May's accords in which we agreed to cooperate closely
in combating drug trafficking.
To support these efforts, my administration wants to send 94
million dollars in economic and military assistance to fight
drugs. Unfortunately, Congress has placed a hold on disbursement
of these funds, chiefly because of human rights concerns. We
share these concerns. So do you, Mr. President. But you have
made progress on human rights. Let's also see progress on
releasing these funds.
Without this needed aid, cocaine traffic will continue
unabated. Violence and abuses will increase unredressed. I urge
Congress to help Peru and the Andean nations create economic
alternatives to coca production by passing my Andean Trade
Preference Initiative.
3
Peru's critics forget that it must cope with violent
insurgencies, which have made an unholy alliance with drug
traffickers. The murderous Shining Path offers nothing but a
dead end. It cultivates chaos, hatred and vendetta --
complicating necessary efforts to honor human rights.
Mr. President, you've combined strong leadership with swift
action. You've replaced police officers suspected of corruption
and abuse, begun to open up detention centers to prosecutors, and
pledged to strengthen your military code. Your reforms have
begun to help improve the human rights record of the security
forces. Your deeds echo the words of your country's
constitution, "That all men, equal in dignity, have rights of.
universal validity." Rights abuses have fallen sharply since you
took office last year.
Mr. President, your leadership and your nation deserve our
support -- and you have it. Our government is pleased to co--
chair, with Japan, an international group to help Peru with its
debt problems, and hasten its reintegration into the
international financial community. A number of other countries
including several in Latin America have joined this process,
which is so important for Peru's future. We hope the democratic
community will rally generously to support your people. //
Our world changes at a dizzying pace. Each day writes a new
page in history -- before yesterday's ink has even dried. Mr.
President, you are confronting the challenge of change with
courage and vision. You are building a new Peru with a sound
4
economy, respect for law, and a new sense of social justice and
national reconciliation. You are steering your country steadily
toward a place of renewed leadership in the community of
democratic nations, which Peruvian patriot Juan Pablo Viscardo y
Guzman (bees CAR doh ee gooz MAN) once called the "great family
of brothers."
Once again, Mr. President, it has been an honor to welcome
you to the White House -- and may God bless the people of Peru.
# # #