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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S; 1999-0582-F S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Draft Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13617 Folder ID Number: 13617-005 Folder Title: Japan Paper Trade Agreement 4/23/92 [OA 6100] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 18 1 4 THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN 4/23/92 Crouse Wednesday, April 22, 1992 C2 APR 22 P4: 32 4:07pm [jp-trade] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY'S TRADE AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN IN THE ROOSEVELT ROOM THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 The agreement I sign today 11:45 is A.M. an important position development stening from my 1 January timp to Japan. Today marks a significant milestone for both the United States and Japan -- this ceremony is the first step toward our two countries becoming equal partners in trade. When I went on the trade mission to Japan in January, I was heartened by the famous words of Benjamin Disraeli, "Success is the child of Audacity. Our audacity prevailed over my flu and this "paper positive own Tanuary to Japan trade" agreement is an important part of the trip's success. requirements stuming from The broader commitment which Prime Minister Miyazawa and I made during my trade visit to Japan in January is the "Global Partnership Plan of Action," an agreement to strengthen trade between our two countries -- and to make the relationship between us a true partnership by equalizing the trade balance between our nations. The "paper trade" agreement will increase market access for foreign firms exporting paper products to Japan. Hereafter, the Government of Japan will encourage its paper distributors, converters, printers and major corporate users to increase imports of foreign paper products. That official encouragement will open the way for America's paper industry to export their products to Japan's $27 billion market. Today's action is good for American industry and good for the Japanese consumer. It is also an important step forward for our global trading system. This alliance recognizes that with a more global world, it is even more important to build mutually-beneficial partnerships among nations. As William McKinley said back in 1897, "Good trade insures good will." The partnership between the United States of America and Japan assures that the hallmark of the new globalization of trade will be world-class quality, competitive pricing and excellent service. This alliance also recognizes that interactive partnerships like this one strengthen each of us. At the same time, it strengthens the relationship between us and makes the world a better, friendlier place for our children and grandchildren. ##### encountred a will someheres Climb an your That tpples to CH as well Document No. 323604ss WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: COB TODAY!!! PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY'S TRADE SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN - THURSDAY, APRIL 23 - 11:45 a.m. ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE DARMAN N/C PETERSMEYER BRADY PORTER N/C BROMLEY ROGICH outoftown CALIO N/C ROLLINS DEMAREST SMITH YEUTTER FITZWATER GRAY FINDLAY HOLIDAY N/L KAUFMAN MCGROARTY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, X2930, no later than COB, TODAY!!!, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 Crouse Wednesday, April 22, 1992 4:07pm 92 APR 22 P4: 32 [jp-trade] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY'S TRADE AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN IN THE ROOSEVELT ROOM THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 11:45 A.M. Today marks a significant milestone for both the United States and Japan -- this ceremony is the first step toward our two countries becoming equal partners in trade. When I went on the trade mission to Japan in January, I was heartened by the famous words of Benjamin Disraeli, "Success is the child of Audacity." Our audacity prevailed over my flu and this "paper trade" agreement is an important part of the trip's success. The broader commitment which Prime Minister Miyazawa and I made during my trade visit to Japan in January is the "Global Partnership Plan of Action," an agreement to strengthen trade between our two countries -- and to make the relationship between us a true partnership by equalizing the trade balance between our nations. The "paper trade" agreement will increase market access for foreign firms exporting paper products to Japan. Hereafter, the Government of Japan will encourage its paper distributors, converters, printers and major corporate users to increase imports of foreign paper products. That official encouragement will open the way for America's paper industry to export their products to Japan's $27 billion market. Today's action is good for American industry and good for the Japanese consumer. It is also an important step forward for our global trading system. This alliance recognizes that with a more global world, it is even more important to build mutually-beneficial partnerships among nations. As William McKinley said back in 1897, "Good trade insures good will." The partnership between the United States of America and Japan assures that the hallmark of the new globalization of trade will be world-class quality, competitive pricing and excellent service. This alliance also recognizes that interactive partnerships like this one strengthen each of us. At the same time, it strengthens the relationship between us and makes the world a better, friendlier place for our children and grandchildren. ##### 04/22/92 19:06 202 377 5264 WHITE HOUSE/OCA 004 APR-22-1992 17:44 FROM DUS/ITA TO 3775264 P.02 (Commerce Backup) CHRYSLER HAVUS CORPORATION Las A lacocco Chairman of the Boars Chief Executive Officer 58 1992 APR 22 1992 The Honorable Barbara H. Franklin Secretary of Commerce FOR April 22, Japan Paper Room 5854 Main Commerce Washington, DC 20230 Dear Madam Secretary: amouncement business the leaders to Japan. I thought I would give you an of Three months have passed since the President took a number January trip to Tokyo. on benefits and results which can be directly related to update the trade deficit means lost jobs in America -- and that the prime raising the awareness level in this country that the U.S.-Japan Overall, I believe the trip was a major success by significantly culprit in this trade deficit is automotive related. As we realized at the time, the media wants everything to be done yesterday in terms of results; but those of us who have dealt with Japan know that you have to take one step at a time in forcing open the Japanese market. The trip to Tokyo was an results. important first step, and we at Chrysler have seen the following For many months, Chrysler had been negotiating with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to sell our North American-made engines and transmissions to Diamond-Star Motors - which builds cars for both Mitsubishi and Chrysler. These negotiations were proceeding at a snail's pace until the Tokyo trip. I am pleased to advise that we now have Mitsubishi's agreement to purchase $1.2 billion worth of engines and transmissions. We would still be at the table without a firm prospect for selling large quantities of components to the Diamond-Star facility if the President and the Department of Commerce had not gotten involved. Mitsubishi executives wanted to maximize sales from Japan; but the resulting attention from the trip and the commitment which the Japanese Government made to increase North American content at transplant facilities from the 50 percent level to the 70 percent level has meant Chrysler. that these high-value components will be sourced from With regard to built-up vehicle sales to Japan, Chrysler has invested $35 million in right-hand-drive engineering and production components for the Jeep Cherokee. These RHD vehicles 04/22/92 19:07 202 377 5264 WHITE HOUSE/OCA 005 APR-22-1992 17:44 FROM DUS/ITA IU 3775264 P.03 -2- will become available for shipment to Japan in October of this year, and we hope this will be the spur which will make Honda seriously take on distributing our products in their country. They have recently appointed a senior marketing executive to head up their import division, and we hope he will be empowered to make an honest effort to promote our producte. Additionally, we will continue to work at lowering the out-of- line distribution costs which drive up the consumer price of our Toledo, Ohio-sourced Jeep, when compared to a Marysville, Ohio Honda Accord. These two vehicles are built just 76 miles apart, but carry distribution margin costs of 36 percent in the case of the Jeep versus 25 percent for the Accord. To the Japanese consumer, that means another $4,000 in price which, of course, discourages purchase of these vehicles in volume. Also, we are looking for the Department of Commerce to finish the job which they started in the area of certification and homologation costs, wherein another $3,500 is added to the consumers' invoice which just doesn't need to be there. We look forward to the continued active support of the Bush Administration in opening the Japanese market. This type of constant pressure from Washington will certainly assist the resolution of the specific problems noted above and, thereby, significantly enhance our sales efforts. There are opportunities in Japan, but they only will become available if the mode of operating is radically changed. I am watching with great interest the announcements of Attorney General Barr, and we hope this means that the U.S. Government will help private companies in breaking up the Japanese Keiretsu system which prevents volume sales of American automotive products. The annual $28 billion dollar auto trade deficit is not going to go away overnight and will be, unfortunately, locked in place unless this Administration actively takes every means at its disposal to make the Japanese understand that the President meant what he said when he went to Japan stating that bottom line results are necessary if the relationship between our two nations is to remain firm and positive. Lastly, please come by and visit Chrysler. We have a lot of exciting things going on in terms of new products, a new technology center, and a new assembly plant, as well as a new platform team approach to bringing forward new products. You have an open invitation. Sincerely, Fee. Lee A. Iacocca cc: Hon- Rockwell Schnabel Hon. J. Michael Farren TOTAL P.03 Crouse Thursday, April 23, 1992 11:32am [jp-trade] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF U.S.-JAPAN TRADE AGREEMENT IN THE ROOSEVELT ROOM THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 11:45 A.M. Today marks a milestone for both the United States and Japan -- this ceremony represents another step toward our two countries becoming equal partners in trade. When I went to Japan in January, I was heartened by the famous words of Benjamin Disraeli, "Success is the child of Audacity." Today's "paper trade" agreement proves the value of pushing forward for freer trade -- and illustrates the benefits of my trip to Japan. I am pleased that, since January, American companies have begun to enjoy a more positive atmosphere for doing business in Japan. The broader commitment which Prime Minister Miyazawa and I made during my visit to Japan was the "Tokyo Declaration." An important part of it was the "Global Partnership Plan of Action," an agreement to strengthen trade between our two countries -- all part of our efforts to make the relationship between us a true partnership -- ensuring that U.S. firms have the same degree of access to the Japanese market that Japanese firms enjoy in the United States. The "paper market access" agreement will increase opportunities and sales for foreign firms exporting paper products into Japan. Hereafter, the Government of Japan will encourage its paper distributors, converters, printers and major corporate users to increase imports of competitive foreign paper products. That official encouragement will open the way for America's paper industry to export its products into Japan's $27 billion market. Today's action is good for all concerned: good for the Japanese consumer -- good for American Industry and good for the American worker. It is also an important step forward for our global trading system. As William McKinley said back in 1897, "Good trade insures good will." The partnership between the United States of America and Japan ensures that the hallmark of the new globalization of trade will be world-class quality, competitive pricing and excellent service. This alliance also recognizes that interactive partnerships like this one strengthen each of us -- and fire up the engine of economic growth. At the same time, it strengthens the relationship between us and makes the world a better, friendlier place for our children and grandchildren. ##### Crouse Thursday, April 23, 1992 10:33am [jp-trade] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF U.S.-JAPAN TRADE AGREEMENT IN THE ROOSEVELT ROOM THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 11:45 A.M. Today marks a milestone for both the United States and Japan -- this ceremony represents another step toward our two countries becoming equal partners in trade. When I went to Japan in January, I was heartened, by the famous words of Benjamin Disraeli, "Success is the child of Audacity." Today's "paper trade" agreement proves the value of pushing forward for freer trade -- and illustrates the benefits of my trip to Japan. I am pleased that, since January, American companies have begun to enjoy a more positive atmosphere for doing business in Japan. The broader commitment which Prime Minister Miyazawa and I made during my visit to Japan was the "Tokyo Declaration." An important part of it was the "Global Partnership Plan of Action," an agreement to strengthen trade between our two countries --- all part of our efforts to make the relationship between us a true partnership -- ensuring that U.S. firms have the same degree of access to the Japanese market that Japanese firms enjoy in the United States. The "paper market access" agreement will increase opportunities and sales for foreign firms exporting paper products into Japan. Hereafter, the Government of Japan will encourage its paper distributors, converters, printers and major corporate users to increase imports of competitive foreign paper products. That official encouragement will open the way for America's paper industry to export their products into Japan's its $27 billion market. Today's action is good for all concerned: good for the Japanese consumer -- good for American Industry and good for the American worker. It is also an important step forward for our global trading system. recognizes that with a more world, is important to burind beneficial partnerships among nations. As William McKinley said back in 1897, "Good trade insures good will." The partnership between the United States of America and Japan ensures that the hallmark of the new globalization of trade will be world-class quality, competitive pricing and excellent service. This alliance also recognizes that interactive partnerships like this one strengthen each of us -- and fire up the engine of economic growth. At the same time, it strengthens the relationship between us and makes the world a better, friendlier place for our children and grandchildren. ##### SIGNING OF U.S. -JAPAN TRADE AGREEMENT \ ROOSEVELT ROOM THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 \ 11:45 A.M. TODAY MARKS A MILESTONE FOR BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN -- THIS CEREMONY REPRESENTS ANOTHER STEP TOWARD OUR TWO COUNTRIES BECOMING EQUAL PARTNERS IN TRADE. WHEN I WENT TO JAPAN IN JANUARY, I WAS HEARTENED BY THE FAMOUS WORDS OF BENJAMIN DISRAELI, "SUCCESS IS THE CHILD OF AUDACITY." TODAY'S "PAPER TRADE" AGREEMENT PROVES THE VALUE OF PUSHING FORWARD FOR FREER TRADE -- AND ILLUSTRATES THE BENEFITS OF MY TRIP TO JAPAN. - 2 - I AM PLEASED THAT, SINCE JANUARY, AMERICAN COMPANIES HAVE BEGUN TO ENJOY A MORE POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR DOING BUSINESS IN JAPAN. THE BROADER COMMITMENT WHICH PRIME MINISTER MIYAZAWA AND I MADE DURING MY VISIT TO JAPAN WAS THE "Tokyo DECLARATION." AN IMPORTANT PART OF IT WAS THE "GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP PLAN OF ACTION," AN AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN TRADE BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES -- ALL PART OF OUR EFFORTS To MAKE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN US A TRUE PARTNERSHIP -- - 3 - ENSURING THAT U.S. FIRMS HAVE THE SAME DEGREE OF ACCESS TO THE JAPANESE MARKET THAT JAPANESE FIRMS ENJOY IN THE UNITED STATES. THE "PAPER MARKET ACCESS" AGREEMENT WILL INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES AND SALES FOR FOREIGN FIRMS EXPORTING PAPER PRODUCTS INTO JAPAN. HEREAFTER, THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN WILL ENCOURAGE ITS PAPER DISTRIBUTORS, CONVERTERS, PRINTERS AND MAJOR CORPORATE USERS TO INCREASE IMPORTS OF COMPETITIVE FOREIGN PAPER PRODUCTS. - 4 - THAT OFFICIAL ENCOURAGEMENT WILL OPEN THE WAY FOR AMERICA'S PAPER INDUSTRY TO EXPORT ITS PRODUCTS INTO JAPAN'S $27 BILLION MARKET. TODAY'S ACTION IS GOOD FOR ALL CONCERNED: GOOD FOR THE JAPANESE CONSUMER -- GOOD FOR AMERICAN INDUSTRY AND GOOD FOR THE AMERICAN WORKER. IT IS ALSO AN IMPORTANT STEP FORWARD FOR OUR GLOBAL TRADING SYSTEM. As WILLIAM MCKINLEY SAID BACK IN 1897, "GOOD TRADE INSURES GOOD WILL." - 5 - THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND JAPAN ENSURES THAT THE HALLMARK OF THE NEW GLOBALIZATION OF TRADE WILL BE WORLD-CLASS QUALITY, COMPETITIVE PRICING AND EXCELLENT SERVICE. THIS ALLIANCE ALSO RECOGNIZES THAT INTERACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS LIKE THIS ONE STRENGTHEN EACH OF US -- AND FIRE UP THE ENGINE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH. AT THE SAME TIME, IT STRENGTHENS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN US AND MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER, FRIENDLIER PLACE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. # # # SIGNING OF U.S. -JAPAN TRADE AGREEMENT \ ROOSEVELT ROOM THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 \ 11:45 A.M. TODAY MARKS A MILESTONE FOR BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN -- THIS CEREMONY REPRESENTS ANOTHER STEP TOWARD OUR TWO COUNTRIES BECOMING EQUAL PARTNERS IN TRADE. WHEN I WENT TO JAPAN IN JANUARY, I WAS HEARTENED BY THE FAMOUS WORDS OF BENJAMIN DISRAELI, "SUCCESS IS THE CHILD OF AUDACITY." TODAY'S "PAPER TRADE" AGREEMENT PROVES THE VALUE OF PUSHING FORWARD FOR FREER TRADE -- AND ILLUSTRATES THE BENEFITS OF MY TRIP TO JAPAN. - 2 - I AM PLEASED THAT, SINCE JANUARY, AMERICAN COMPANIES HAVE BEGUN TO ENJOY A MORE POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR DOING BUSINESS IN JAPAN. THE BROADER COMMITMENT WHICH PRIME MINISTER MIYAZAWA AND I MADE DURING MY VISIT TO JAPAN WAS THE "Tokyo DECLARATION." AN IMPORTANT PART OF IT WAS THE "GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP PLAN OF ACTION," AN AGREEMENT To STRENGTHEN TRADE BETWEEN OUR TWO COUNTRIES -- ALL PART OF OUR EFFORTS To MAKE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN US A TRUE PARTNERSHIP -- - 3 - ENSURING THAT U.S. FIRMS HAVE THE SAME DEGREE OF ACCESS TO THE JAPANESE MARKET THAT JAPANESE FIRMS ENJOY IN THE UNITED STATES. THE "PAPER MARKET ACCESS" AGREEMENT WILL INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES AND SALES FOR FOREIGN FIRMS EXPORTING PAPER PRODUCTS INTO JAPAN. HEREAFTER, THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN WILL ENCOURAGE ITS PAPER DISTRIBUTORS, CONVERTERS, PRINTERS AND MAJOR CORPORATE USERS TO INCREASE IMPORTS OF COMPETITIVE FOREIGN PAPER PRODUCTS. - 4 - THAT OFFICIAL ENCOURAGEMENT WILL OPEN THE WAY FOR AMERICA'S PAPER INDUSTRY TO EXPORT ITS PRODUCTS INTO JAPAN'S $27 BILLION MARKET. TODAY'S ACTION IS GOOD FOR ALL CONCERNED: GOOD FOR THE JAPANESE CONSUMER -- GOOD FOR AMERICAN INDUSTRY AND GOOD FOR THE AMERICAN WORKER. IT IS ALSO AN IMPORTANT STEP FORWARD FOR OUR GLOBAL TRADING SYSTEM. As WILLIAM MCKINLEY SAID BACK IN 1897, "Good TRADE INSURES GOOD WILL." - 5 - THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND JAPAN ENSURES THAT THE HALLMARK OF THE NEW GLOBALIZATION OF TRADE WILL BE WORLD-CLASS QUALITY, COMPETITIVE PRICING AND EXCELLENT SERVICE. THIS ALLIANCE ALSO RECOGNIZES THAT INTERACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS LIKE THIS ONE STRENGTHEN EACH OF US -- AND FIRE UP THE ENGINE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH. AT THE SAME TIME, IT STRENGTHENS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN US AND MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER, FRIENDLIER PLACE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 92 APR 23 A10: 45 April 23, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR DANIEL B. MCGROARTY FROM: STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER SR ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Presidential Remarks: Signing of Paper Industry's Trade Agreement with Japan 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 SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 4-22-92 ; 4:04PM ; The White House-> OPD:# 1 Document No. 32360485 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: COB TODAY!!! PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY S TRADE SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN - THURSDAY, APRIL 23 - 11:45 a.m. ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE DARMAN PETERSMEYER BRADY PORTER BROMLEY ROGICH CALIO ROLLINS DEMAREST SMITH YEUTTER FITZWATER GRAY FINDLAY HOLIDAY KAUFMAN MCGROARTY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, X2930, no later than COB, TODAY!!!, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: See comments. Thanks. 04/22 PK PHILLIP'D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 4-23-92 ; 6:02AM ; The White House- OPD:# 2 APR 22 '92 20:24 FROM ASIA/PACIFIC PAGE. 002 VBI we va IVEM SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7080 1 4-28-08 I 4:05PM The White House- OPDI# ¥ Crouse Wednesday, April 22, 1993 4:07pm 02 APR 22 x4:32 pd: 32 (dp-trade) u.s.-Japan notan PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY'S TRADE AGREEMENT NYTH industry THE ROOSEVELT ROOM may agreement; THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1982 and 11:45 A.M. govt products gont. 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SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 4-23-92 ; 6:03AM ; The White House- OPD;# 3 APR 22 '92 20:25 FROM ASIA/PACIFIC PAGE. 003 and works Today's action in good for American industry and good for the Japanese consumer. It is also an important step forward for our global trading system. This alliance recognizes that with a more global world, it X is even more important to build mutually/beneficial partnerships among nations. As william McKinley said back in 1897, "Good trade insures good will." The partnership between the United states of America and Japan assures that the hallmark of the new globalisation of trade will be world-class quality, compatitive pricing and excellent service. This alliance also recognises that interactive partnerships like this one strengthen each of us. At the same time, it strengthens the relationship between us and makes the world a better, friendlier place for our children and grandshildren. ##### ** TOTAL PAGE. 003 ** 04/22/92 19:06 202 377 5264 +++ WHITE HOUSE/OCA 5. 003 Commerce Insert INSERT -- after paragraph #1 I am please that American business has begun to enjoy a more positive atmosphere for doing business in Japan. Since January, prospects for U.S. business have improved. ** ** See recent letter from Lee Iaccoca to Secretary Franklin as background. 8902 Document No. 323604ss WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 92 APR 22 P8: 09 DATE: 4/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: COB TODAY!!! PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY'S TRADE SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN - THURSDAY, APRIL 23 - - 11:45 a.m. ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE DARMAN PETERSMEYER BRADY PORTER BROMLEY ROGICH CALIO ROLLINS DEMAREST SMITH YEUTTER FITZWATER GRAY FINDLAY KAUFMAN HOLIDAY MCGROARTY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, X2930, no later than COB, TODAY!!!, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: TO DAN MCGROARTY April 22, 1992 The NSC staff concurs, with changes, as noted. for Brent J Scowcroft PHILLIP D. BRADY CC: Phillip D. 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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY'S TRADE SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN - THURSDAY, APRIL 23 - 11:45 a.m. ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE DARMAN PETERSMEYER BRADY PORTER BROMLEY ROGICH CALIO ROLLINS DEMAREST SMITH YEUTTER FITZWATER GRAY FINDLAY HOLIDAY KAUFMAN MCGROARTY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, X2930, no later than COB, TODAY!!!, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: TO DAN MCGROARTY The NSC staff concurs, with changes, as noted. Brent Scowcroft PHILLIP D. BRADY CC: Phillip D. 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In impad The broader commitment which Prime Minister Miyazawa and I Toky DELARATION Part of of made during my [trade] visit to Japan in January WAS the "Global H west Partnership Plan of Action," an agreement to strengthen trade all part of our efforts to between our two countries -- and to make the relationship between us a true partnership. [by equalizing the trade balance between our (noticy) nations.] The "paper trade" agreement will increase market access for foreign firms exporting paper products to Japan. Hereafter, the Government of Japan will encourage its paper distributors, converters, printers and major corporate users to increase imports of foreign paper products. That official encouragement will open the way for America's paper industry to export their products to Japan's $27 billion market. into Today's action is good for American industry and good for the Japanese consumer. [It is also an important step forward for our global trading system. ] This alliance recognizes that with a more global world, it is even more important to build mutually-beneficial partnerships among nations. As William McKinley said back in 1897, "Good trade insures good will." The partnership between the United States of America and Japan assures that the hallmark of the new globalization of trade will be world-class quality, competitive pricing and excellent service. This alliance also recognizes that interactive partnerships like this one strengthen each of us. At the same time, it strengthens the relationship between us and makes the world a better, friendlier place for our children and grandchildren. ##### Petersmeyer Crouse Wednesday, April 22, 1992 4:07pm [jp-trade] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY'S TRADE AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN IN THE ROOSEVELT ROOM THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 11:45 A.M. Today marks a significant milestone for both the United States and Japan -- this ceremony is the first step toward our two countries becoming equal partners in trade. When I went on the trade mission to Japan in January, I was heartened by the famous words of Benjamin Disraeli, "Success is the child of Audacity." Our audacity prevailed over my flu and this "paper trade" agreement is an important part of the trip's success. The broader commitment which Prime Minister Miyazawa and I made during my trade visit to Japan in January is the "Global Partnership Plan of Action," an agreement to strengthen trade between our two countries -- and to make the relationship between us a true partnership by equalizing the trade balance between our nations. The "paper trade" agreement will increase market access for foreign firms exporting paper products to Japan. Hereafter, the Government of Japan will encourage its paper distributors, converters, printers and major corporate users to increase imports of foreign paper products. That official encouragement will open the way for America's paper industry to export their products to Japan's $27 billion market. Today's action is good for American industry and good for the Japanese consumer. It is also an important step forward for our global trading system. This alliance recognizes that with a more global world, it is even more important to build mutually-beneficial partnerships among nations. As William McKinley said back in 1897, "Good trade insures good will." The partnership between the United ensures States of America and Japan assures that the hallmark of the new globalization of trade will be world-class quality, competitive pricing and excellent service. This alliance also recognizes that interactive partnerships and fire up the engine 0 teconomic growth. like this one strengthen each of us. At the same time, it strengthens the relationship between us and makes the world a better, friendlier place for our children and grandchildren. ##### THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 22, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY FROM: ROGER B. PORTER RBP SUBJECT: Presidential Remarks: Signing of Paper Industry's Trade Agreement with Japan We have reviewed the attached presidential remarks and have no suggested comments from a policy standpoint. We approve the draft remarks in their present form. CC: Phillip D. Brady Document No. 323604ss WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 4/22/92 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: COB TODAY!!! PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY'S TRADE SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN - THURSDAY, APRIL 23 - 11:45 a.m. ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT HORNER SKINNER MCBRIDE SCOWCROFT MOORE DARMAN PETERSMEYER BRADY PORTER BROMLEY ROGICH CALIO ROLLINS DEMAREST SMITH YEUTTER FITZWATER GRAY FINDLAY KAUFMAN HOLIDAY MCGROARTY REMARKS: Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122, X2930, no later than COB, TODAY!!!, with a copy to this office. Thank you. RESPONSE: PHILLIP D. BRADY Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext. 2702 Crouse Wednesday, April 22, 1992 4:07pm 02 APR 22 P4: 32 [jp-trade] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY'S TRADE AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN IN THE ROOSEVELT ROOM THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 11:45 A.M. Today marks a significant milestone for both the United States and Japan -- this ceremony is the first step toward our two countries becoming equal partners in trade. When I went on the trade mission to Japan in January, I was heartened by the famous words of Benjamin Disraeli, "Success is the child of Audacity.' Our audacity prevailed over my flu and this "paper trade" agreement is an important part of the trip's success. The broader commitment which Prime Minister Miyazawa and I made during my trade visit to Japan in January is the "Global Partnership Plan of Action," an agreement to strengthen trade between our two countries -- and to make the relationship between us a true partnership by equalizing the trade balance between our nations. The "paper trade" agreement will increase market access for foreign firms exporting paper products to Japan. Hereafter, the Government of Japan will encourage its paper distributors, converters, printers and major corporate users to increase imports of foreign paper products. That official encouragement will open the way for America's paper industry to export their products to Japan's $27 billion market. Today's action is good for American industry and good for the Japanese consumer. It is also an important step forward for our global trading system. This alliance recognizes that with a more global world, it is even more important to build mutually-beneficial partnerships among nations. As William McKinley said back in 1897, "Good trade insures good will." The partnership between the United States of America and Japan assures that the hallmark of the new globalization of trade will be world-class quality, competitive pricing and excellent service. This alliance also recognizes that interactive partnerships like this one strengthen each of us. At the same time, it strengthens the relationship between us and makes the world a better, friendlier place for our children and grandchildren. ##### Crouse Wednesday, April 22, 1992 4:07pm [jp-trade] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: SIGNING OF PAPER INDUSTRY'S TRADE AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN IN THE ROOSEVELT ROOM THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1992 11:45 A.M. Today marks a significant milestone for both the United States and Japan -- this ceremony is the first step toward our two countries becoming equal partners in trade. When I went on the trade mission to Japan in January, I was heartened by the famous words of Benjamin Disraeli, "Success is the child of Audacity." Our audacity prevailed over my flu and this "paper trade" agreement is an important part of the trip's success. The broader commitment which Prime Minister Miyazawa and I made during my trade visit to Japan in January is the "Global Partnership Plan of Action," an agreement to strengthen trade between our two countries -- and to make the relationship between us a true partnership by equalizing the trade balance between our nations. The "paper trade" agreement will increase market access for foreign firms exporting paper products to Japan. Hereafter, the Government of Japan will encourage its paper distributors, converters, printers and major corporate users to increase imports of foreign paper products. That official encouragement will open the way for America's paper industry to export their products to Japan's $27 billion market. Today's action is good for American industry and good for the Japanese consumer. It is also an important step forward for our global trading system. This alliance recognizes that with a more global world, it is even more important to build mutually-beneficial partnerships among nations. As William McKinley said back in 1897, "Good trade insures good will." The partnership between the United States of America and Japan assures that the hallmark of the new globalization of trade will be world-class quality, competitive pricing and excellent service. This alliance also recognizes that interactive partnerships like this one strengthen each of us. At the same time, it strengthens the relationship between us and makes the world a better, friendlier place for our children and grandchildren. ##### 690 Apr. 23 / Administration of George Bush, 1992 Remarks at the Signing Ceremony of the new globalization of trade will be for the Paper Market Access world-class quality, competitive pricing, and Agreement With Japan of course, excellent service. April 23, 1992 This alliance also recognizes that inter- active partnerships like this one strengthen The President. May I thank Ambassador each of us and fire up the engine of economic Kuriyama for being here with us today, Ja- growth. At the same time, it strengthens the pan's Ambassador to the United States, and relationship between us and makes the world also Mike Moskow up here. Everybody a better, friendlier place for our children and knows him, and we're grateful to him for his our grandchildren. participation in all of this. So I am delighted to be here. And I wel- Today does mark a milestone for both the come all of you from industry and from the United States and Japan, a ceremony rep- diplomatic corridors. And let me just say in resenting another step toward our two coun- conclusion, I view this relationship between tries becoming equal partners in trade. The the U.S. and Japan as very, very important. agreement I sign today is an important, posi- And I will do my level-best as President of tive development stemming from our Janu- the United States to keep it on a stable, for- ary trip to Japan. ward-looking basis. It is essential, and it is And I am pleased that since January, in our best interest that it remain strong. American companies have begun to enjoy a So, Mr. Ambassador, you are entitled to more positive atmosphere for doing business equal time, or should we-why don't you go in Japan. The broader commitment which ahead, and then- Prime Minister Miyazawa and I made during Ambassador Kuriyama. Well, thank you my visit was the Tokyo Declaration, and an very much, Mr. President. important part that was the Global Partner- The President. Thank you for being with ship Plan of Action, an agreement to us, sir. strengthen trade between our two countries, [At this point, Ambassador Kuriyama spoke.] all part of our efforts to make the relationship between us a true partnership. This is a very The President. Thank you, sir, very much. important relationship. And that all will en- Now I will witness, if you all do the signing. sure that U.S. firms have the same degree of access to the Japanese market that Japa- Note: The President spoke at 11:49 a.m. in nese firms enjoy in the United States. the Roosevelt Room at the White House. Am- The Paper Market Access Agreement will bassador Takakazu Kuriyama of Japan and increase opportunities and sales for foreign Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Michael firms exporting paper products into Japan. H. Moskow signed the agreement. And hereafter, the Government of Japan will encourage its paper distributors, converters, printers, and major corporate users to in- crease imports of competitive foreign paper Remarks on Presentation of the products. That official encouragement will White House Commemorative Stamp open the way for America's paper industry April 23, 1992 to export its products into Japan's $27 billion market. Thank you, Mike, very much. And greet- Today's action is good for all concerned: ings to all of you. May I greet Edward good for the Japanese consumer, good for Horgan and Kenneth Hunter, Associate Post- American industry, and good for the Amer- masters General; Mike, thank you, sir, for the ican worker. And it is also an important step introduction and those remarks; old friend, forward in our large global trading system. George Haley, here, the Chairman of the As William McKinley said back in 1897, Postal Rate Commission. "Good trade ensures good will." And the And welcome to Peerce Farm, or as we partnership between the United States of call it nowadays, the White House. George America and Japan ensures that the hallmark Washington selected this site for the Presi-