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1
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
6/15/92
THE WHITE HOUSE
jox
WASHINGTON
June 15, 1992
2 JUN 15 G P3: 26
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID F. DEMAREST
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY Dhr
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED REMARKS FOR TOAST AT THE RECIPROCAL STATE
DINNER HOSTED BY PRESIDENT YELTSIN
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, June 17 at 8:15 p.m., you will deliver a toast
at the Reciprocal State Dinner hosted by President Yeltsin in the
Gold Room at the Russian Embassy in Washington.
II. DISCUSSION
Your remarks, (approximately 4 minutes / cards), focus on
the accomplishments of this first U.S.-Russia Summit and pay
tribute the progress Russia has made under President Yeltsin's
leadership.
Please note: the translation will be consecutive. The
closing Russian salutation means: "to many healthy and prosperous
years.
40'clock
4 o'clock
Capitol
Hill
McGroarty/Bunton
June 15, 1992
3:00 p.m.
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
been dreaming of for decades: the kind of peace that comes when
two nations share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to historic
reductions in our nuclear arsenals -- and to cooperate in
disabling and destroying nuclear weapons. We began today to
chart together a new future for mankind in space. We agreed to
reduce military competition -- to work in common to end conflict.
And we created a new foundation for our economic relations that
will lead to greater trade and a more prosperous future for both
our nations.
Mr. President, the progress we've made would not have been
possible without Russia's commitment to democratic reform. From
the role and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of
law -- to the right of every individual to live, work and worship
as they wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
2
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
of heritage and history like Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
universal human rights like Sakharov. From the men and women
without number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who
spoke the truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men
and women like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to
the Russian Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President --
to lay claim to a democratic future. //
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
that democratic destiny. I pledge to you tonight our commitment
to support you on your journey. Across the boundaries of
language and culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust,
we feel the pull of common values. In your revolution, we see
echoes of this nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see
our own. //
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
- and our new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya
leta!]
# # #
TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY \ WASHINGTON, D.C.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1992 \ 8:15 P.M.
MR. PRESIDENT, MRS. YELTSIN, AMBASSADOR AND MRS.
LUKIN [LOU-KEEN]: BARBARA AND I ARE HONORED TONIGHT TO
BE YOUR GUESTS. THE WARMTH WE FEEL TONIGHT RAISES MY
HOPES THAT THIS SUMMIT MARKS A TURNING POINT -- A
CHANCE TO SECURE THE KIND OF PEACE OUR PEOPLE HAVE BEEN
DREAMING OF FOR DECADES: THE KIND OF PEACE THAT COMES
WHEN TWO NATIONS SHARE A SINGLE IDEAL.
- 2 -
THE PROMISE OF OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP IS REFLECTED IN
THE AGREEMENTS WE SIGNED TODAY. WE AGREED TODAY To
HISTORIC REDUCTIONS IN OUR NUCLEAR ARSENALS -- AND TO
COOPERATE IN DISABLING AND DESTROYING NUCLEAR WEAPONS.
WE BEGAN TODAY TO CHART TOGETHER A NEW FUTURE FOR
MANKIND IN SPACE. WE AGREED To REDUCE MILITARY
COMPETITION -- TO WORK IN COMMON TO END CONFLICT.
- 3 -
AND WE CREATED A NEW FOUNDATION FOR OUR ECONOMIC
RELATIONS THAT WILL LEAD TO GREATER TRADE AND A MORE
PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR BOTH OUR NATIONS.
MR. PRESIDENT, THE PROGRESS WE'VE MADE WOULD NOT
HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT RUSSIA'S COMMITMENT TO
DEMOCRATIC REFORM. FROM THE ROLE AND RIGHTS OF AN
ELECTED PARLIAMENT -- TO THE RULE OF LAW -- TO THE
RIGHT OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO LIVE, WORK AND WORSHIP AS
THEY WISH:
- 4 -
UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF ITS FREELY-ELECTED PRESIDENT,
RUSSIA IS MOVING FORWARD IN THE DIFFICULT TASK OF
DEMOCRACY-BUILDING.
IN THIS EFFORT, RUSSIA WILL DRAW ITS STRENGTH FROM
DEFENDERS OF HERITAGE AND HISTORY LIKE SOLZHENITSYN.
FROM CRUSADERS FOR UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS LIKE
SAKHAROV. FROM THE MEN AND WOMEN WITHOUT NUMBER WHO
KEPT FAITH WHEN FAITH WAS FORBIDDEN -- WHO SPOKE THE
TRUTH, WHEN SPEAKING TRUTH COST LIVES. //
- 5 -
FROM MEN AND WOMEN LIKE THE TENS OF THOUSANDS WHO LAST
AUGUST RALLIED TO THE RUSSIAN PARLIAMENT -- TO YOUR
WHITE HOUSE, MR. PRESIDENT -- TO LAY CLAIM TO A
DEMOCRATIC FUTURE. //
MR. PRESIDENT, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT TO SEE
RUSSIA REACH THAT DEMOCRATIC DESTINY. I PLEDGE TO YOU
TONIGHT OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY.
ACROSS THE BOUNDARIES OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, ACROSS
THE OLD COLD WAR CHASM OF MISTRUST, WE FEEL THE PULL OF
COMMON VALUES.
- 6 -
IN YOUR REVOLUTION, WE SEE ECHOES OF THIS NATION'S
PAST. IN YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS -- WE SEE OUR OWN.
//
TONIGHT, I RAISE MY GLASS:
To OUR GRACIOUS HOSTS, PRESIDENT AND MRS. YELTSIN;
To THE PEOPLE OF RUSSIA; To THE SUCCESS OF THE NEW
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION -- AND OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP IN
FREEDOM. [I WISH YOU: MNOGAYA, MNOGAYA LETA! -- (мин-
NO-GUY-YAH, MUH-NO-GUY-YAH LEE-AY-TAH]
# # #
TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY \ WASHINGTON, D.C.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1992 \ 8:15 P.M.
MR. PRESIDENT, MRS. YELTSIN, AMBASSADOR AND MRS.
LUKIN [LOU-KEEN]: BARBARA AND I ARE HONORED TONIGHT TO
BE YOUR GUESTS. THE WARMTH WE FEEL TONIGHT RAISES MY
HOPES THAT THIS SUMMIT MARKS A TURNING POINT -- A
CHANCE TO SECURE THE KIND OF PEACE OUR PEOPLE HAVE BEEN
DREAMING OF FOR DECADES: THE KIND OF PEACE THAT COMES
WHEN TWO NATIONS SHARE A SINGLE IDEAL.
- 2 -
THE PROMISE OF OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP IS REFLECTED IN
THE AGREEMENTS WE SIGNED TODAY. WE AGREED TODAY TO
HISTORIC REDUCTIONS IN OUR NUCLEAR ARSENALS -- AND TO
COOPERATE IN DISABLING AND DESTROYING NUCLEAR WEAPONS.
WE BEGAN TODAY TO CHART TOGETHER A NEW FUTURE FOR
MANKIND IN SPACE. WE AGREED TO REDUCE MILITARY
COMPETITION -- TO WORK IN COMMON TO END CONFLICT.
- 3 -
AND WE CREATED A NEW FOUNDATION FOR OUR ECONOMIC
RELATIONS THAT WILL LEAD TO GREATER TRADE AND A MORE
PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR BOTH OUR NATIONS.
MR. PRESIDENT, THE PROGRESS WE'VE MADE WOULD NOT
HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT RUSSIA'S COMMITMENT TO
DEMOCRATIC REFORM. FROM THE ROLE AND RIGHTS OF AN
ELECTED PARLIAMENT -- TO THE RULE OF LAW -- TO THE
RIGHT OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO LIVE, WORK AND WORSHIP AS
THEY WISH:
- 4 -
UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF ITS FREELY-ELECTED PRESIDENT,
RUSSIA IS MOVING FORWARD IN THE DIFFICULT TASK OF
DEMOCRACY-BUILDING.
IN THIS EFFORT, RUSSIA WILL DRAW ITS STRENGTH FROM
DEFENDERS OF HERITAGE AND HISTORY LIKE SOLZHENITSYN.
FROM CRUSADERS FOR UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS LIKE
SAKHAROV. FROM THE MEN AND WOMEN WITHOUT NUMBER WHO
KEPT FAITH WHEN FAITH WAS FORBIDDEN -- WHO SPOKE THE
TRUTH, WHEN SPEAKING TRUTH COST LIVES. 11
- 5 -
FROM MEN AND WOMEN LIKE THE TENS OF THOUSANDS WHO LAST
AUGUST RALLIED TO THE RUSSIAN PARLIAMENT -- TO YOUR
WHITE HOUSE, MR. PRESIDENT -- TO LAY CLAIM TO A
DEMOCRATIC FUTURE. //
MR. PRESIDENT, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT TO SEE
RUSSIA REACH THAT DEMOCRATIC DESTINY. I PLEDGE TO YOU
TONIGHT OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY.
ACROSS THE BOUNDARIES OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, ACROSS
THE OLD COLD WAR CHASM OF MISTRUST, WE FEEL THE PULL OF
COMMON VALUES.
- 6 -
IN YOUR REVOLUTION, WE SEE ECHOES OF THIS NATION'S
PAST. IN YOUR HOPES AND DREAMS -- WE SEE OUR OWN. //
TONIGHT, I RAISE MY GLASS:
To OUR GRACIOUS HOSTS, PRESIDENT AND MRS. YELTSIN;
To THE PEOPLE OF RUSSIA; To THE SUCCESS OF THE NEW
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION -- AND OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP IN
FREEDOM. [I WISH YOU: MNOGAYA, MNOGAYA LETA! -- (мин-
NO-GUY-YAH, MUH-NO-GUY-YAH LEE-AY-TAH]
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 15, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID F. DEMAREST
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY DMr
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED REMARKS FOR TOAST AT THE RECIPROCAL STATE
DINNER HOSTED BY PRESIDENT YELTSIN
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, June 17 at 8:15 p.m., you will deliver a toast
at the Reciprocal State Dinner hosted by President Yeltsin in the
Gold Room at the Russian Embassy in Washington.
II. DISCUSSION
Your remarks, (approximately 4 minutes / cards), focus on
the accomplishments of this first U.S.-Russia Summit and pay
tribute the progress Russia has made under President Yeltsin's
leadership.
Please note: the translation will be consecutive. The
closing Russian salutation means: "to many healthy and prosperous
years."
McGroarty/Bunton
June 15, 1992
3:00 p.m.
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
been dreaming of for decades: the kind of peace that comes when
two nations share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to historic
reductions in our nuclear arsenals -- and to cooperate in
disabling and destroying nuclear weapons. We began today to
chart together a new- future for mankind in space. We agreed to
reduce military competition -- to work in common to end conflict.
And we created a new foundation for our economic relations that
will lead to greater trade and a more prosperous future for both
our nations.
Mr. President, the progress we've made would not have been
possible without Russia's commitment to democratic reform. From
the role and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of
law -- to the right of every individual to live, work and worship
as they wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
2
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
of heritage and history like Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
universal human rights like Sakharov. From the men and women
without number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who
spoke the truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men
and women like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to
the Russian Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President --
to lay claim to a democratic future. //
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
that democratic destiny. I pledge to you tonight our commitment
to support you on your journey. Across the boundaries of
language and culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust,
we feel the pull of common values. In your revolution, we see
echoes of this nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see
our own. 11
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution
-
- and our new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya
leta!]
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 15, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID F. DEMAREST
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY DMr
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED REMARKS FOR TOAST AT THE RECIPROCAL STATE
DINNER HOSTED BY PRESIDENT YELTSIN
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, June 17 at 8:15 p.m., you will deliver a toast
at the Reciprocal State Dinner hosted by President Yeltsin in the
Gold Room at the Russian Embassy in Washington.
II. DISCUSSION
Your remarks, (approximately 4 minutes / cards), focus on
the accomplishments of this first U.S.-Russia Summit and pay
tribute the progress Russia has made under President Yeltsin's
leadership.
Please note: the translation will be consecutive. The
closing Russian salutation means: "to many healthy and prosperous
years.'
McGroarty/Bunton
June 15, 1992
3:00 p.m.
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
been dreaming of for decades: the kind of peace that comes when
two nations share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to historic
reductions in our nuclear arsenals -- and to cooperate in
disabling and destroying nuclear weapons. We began today to
chart together a new future for mankind in space. We agreed-to
reduce military competition -- to work in common to end conflict.
And we created a new foundation for our economic relations that
will lead to greater trade and a more prosperous future for both
our nations.
Mr. President, the progress we've made would not have been
possible without Russia's commitment to democratic reform. From
the role and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of
law -- to the right of every individual to live, work and worship
as they wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
2
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
of heritage and history like Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
universal human rights like Sakharov. From the men and women
without number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who
spoke the truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men
and women like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to
the Russian Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President --
to lay claim to a democratic future. //
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
that democratic destiny. I pledge to you tonight our commitment
to support you on your journey. Across the boundaries of
language and culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust,
we feel the pull of common values. In your revolution, we see
echoes of this nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see
our own. //
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
- and our new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya
leta!]
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 15, 1992
92 JUN16 P1:19
MEMORANDUM FOR DAN McGROARTY
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Toast at the Russian Embassy
We have reviewed the attached remarks and have noted one
suggested change on the first page of the draft.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if we may
help in any other way.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
Document No. 3331925s
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
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6/12/92
1:00 P.M. MONDAY E
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
SUBJECT:
JUNE 17, 1992 8:15 P.M.
ACTION FYI
ACTION
FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty,
Rm 122, Ext. 2930, NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. MONDAY, JUNE
15th, with a copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Bunton
June 12, 1992
6:45 p.m.
12 JUN 12 P6: 30
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
been looking for: the kind of peace that comes when two nations
share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to chart together a
new future for mankind in space. We agreed to reduce military
competition -- to work in common to end conflict. And we
continued to clear away barriers to the greater trade that means
a more prosperous future.
Mr. President, the progress we've made would not have been
possible without Russia's commitment to reform. From the role
and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of law -- to
the right of every individual to live, work and worship as they
CHALLENGING
wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
of heritage and history like Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
universal rights like Sakharov. From the men and women without
2
number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who spoke the
truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men and women
like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to the Russian
Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President -- to lay claim
to a democratic future. //
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
that democratic destiny. Across the boundaries of language and
culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust, we feel the
pull of common values. In your revolution, we see echoes of this
nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see our own.
//
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
- and a new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya leta!]
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 15, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR DANIEL MCGROARTY
FROM:
STEPHEN G. RADEMAKER SR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Toast at the Russian
Embassy
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
JUN 16 All 18
92
McGroarty/Bunton
June 12, 1992
6:45 p.m.
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
been looking for: the kind of peace that comes when two nations
share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to chart together a
new future for mankind in space. We agreed to reduce military
competition -- to work in common to end conflict. And we
continued to clear away barriers to the greater trade that means
a more prosperous future.
Mr. President, the progress we've made would not have been
possible without Russia's commitment to reform. From the role
and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of law -- to
the right of every individual to live, work and worship as they
wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
of heritage and history like Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
universal rights like Sakharov. From the men and women without
2
number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who spoke the
truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men and women
like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to the Russian
Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President -- to lay claim
to a democratic future. //
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
that democratic destiny. Across the boundaries of language and
culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust, we feel the
pull of common values. In your revolution, we see echoes of this
nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see our own. 11
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
- and a new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya leta!]
#
#
#
McGroarty/Bunton
June 12, 1992
6:45 p.m.
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
been looking for: the kind of peace that comes when two nations
share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to chart together
a
new future for mankind in space. We agreed to reduce military
competition -- to work in common to end conflict. And we
continued to clear away barriers to the greater trade that means
a more prosperous future.
Mr. President, the progress we've made would not have been
possible without Russia's commitment to reform. From the role
and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of law -- to
the right of every individual to live, work and worship as they
wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
of heritage and history like Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
universal rights like Sakharov. From the men and women without
2
number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who spoke the
truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men and women
like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to the Russian
Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President -- to lay claim
to a democratic future. //
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
that democratic destiny. Across the boundaries of language and
culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust, we feel the
pull of common values. In your revolution, we see echoes of this
nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see our own. //
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
- and a new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya leta!]
# # #
McGroarty/Bunton
June 12, 1992
6:45 p.m.
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
been looking for: the kind of peace that comes when two nations
share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to chart together a
new future for mankind in space. We agreed to reduce military
competition -- to work in common to end conflict. And we
continued to clear away barriers to the greater trade that means
a more prosperous future.
Mr. President, the progress we've made would not have been
possible without Russia's commitment to reform. From the role
and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of law -- to
the right of every individual to live, work and worship as they
wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
of heritage and history like Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
universal rights like Sakharov. From the men and women without
2
number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who spoke the
truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men and women
like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to the Russian
Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President -- to lay claim
to a democratic future. / /
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
that democratic destiny. Across the boundaries of language and
culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust, we feel the
pull of common values. In your revolution, we see echoes of this
nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see our own. 11
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
- and a new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya leta!]
# # #
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1:00 P.M.
MONDAY 6/.
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
SUBJECT:
JUNE 17, 1992 8:15 P.M.
P
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty,
Rm 122, Ext. 2930, NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. MONDAY, JUNE
15th, with a copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
June 15, 1992
TO: DAN McGROARTY:
The NSC concurs with changes, as noted.
CC: Phillip Brady
for Brent Scowcroft
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Bunton
June 12, 1992
6:45 p.m.
02 JUN 12 P6: 36
[RETURN. TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
dreaming about for decades
been, looking for: the kind of peace that comes when two nations
share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
the
nuclea
historic of reducti the and in Russia, cooperate +
agreements we signed today. We agreed today torchart together a indesablin
and destroy
new future for mankind in space. We agreed to reduce military nuclear weapons
and
to
competition -- to work in common to end conflict. And we created a
new foundation for our economic relations that will lead to and
continued to clear away barriers to the greater trade that means
a more prosperous future for histoic both we one have nations. madying building ending together the a cold new was drems and peace in
Mr. President, the progress we we've ve made would not have been
democratic
possible without Russia's commitment to, reform. From the role
and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of law -- to
the right of every individual to live, work and worship as they
with its democratically elected President and energetic Parliament,
wish: Russian is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
Russi its
Alexander
of, heritage and history like, Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
human
Andrei
universalA rights like, Sakharov. From the men and women without
2
number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who spoke the
truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men and women
like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to the Russian
Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President -- to lay claim
to a democratic future. //
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
And commitment to support
that democratic destiny. Across the boundaries of language and
\
culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust, we feel the
and a common destiny.
pull of common values, In your revolution, we see echoes of this
nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see our own.
//
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
our
- and A new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya leta!]
\
# # #
Document No. 33319255
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
6/12/92
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 1:00 P.M. MONDAY 6/
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
SUBJECT:
JUNE 17, 1992 8:15 P.M.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty,
Rm 122, Ext. 2930, NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. MONDAY, JUNE
15th, with a copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No comments
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Bunton
June 12, 1992
6:45 p.m.
02 JUN 12 P6: 36
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
been looking for: the kind of peace that comes when two nations
share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to chart together a
new future for mankind in space. We agreed to reduce military
competition -- to work in common to end conflict. And we
continued to clear away barriers to the greater trade that means
a more prosperous future.
Mr. President, the progress we've made would not have been
possible without Russia's commitment to reform. From the role
and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of law -- to
the right of every individual to live, work and worship as they
wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
of heritage and history like Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
universal rights like Sakharov. From the men and women without
2
number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who spoke the
truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men and women
like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to the Russian
Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President -- to lay claim
to a democratic future. //
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
that democratic destiny. Across the boundaries of language and
culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust, we feel the
pull of common values. In your revolution, we see echoes of this
nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see our own.
//
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
- and a new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya leta!]
# # #
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WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
92 JUN 15 15 P2: 17
6/12/92
1:00 P.M. MONDAY 6,
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
SUBJECT:
JUNE 17, 1992 8:15 P.M.
ACTION FYI
ACTION
FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROF
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty,
Rm 122, Ext. 2930, NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. MONDAY, JUNE
15th, with a copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
TO: DAN McGROARTY:
The NSC concurs with changes, as noted.
MASTOR BRADY
Brent Scowcroft
President
CC: Phillip Brady
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Bunton
June 12, 1992
6:45 p.m.
:2 JUN 12 P6: 30
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
dreaming about for decades
been looking for: the kind of peace that comes when two nations
share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
the
nich
historic arsenals of the U.S. my and in Russia,
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to,chart together a caopera indesal
and dest
muclean
new future for mankind in space. We agreed to reduce military wears
and
to
competition -- to work in common to end conflict. And we created a
new foundation for our economic relations that will lead to and
continued to clear away barriers to the greater trade that means
a more prosperous future for histric both we one have nations madein building ending together the a cold new was demo and peace in tic
Mr. President, the progress we Ive made would not have been
democratic
possible without Russia's commitment to, reform. From the role
and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of law -- to
the right of every individual to live, work and worship as they
with its democratically elected President and energetic Parliament,
wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
Rusei its
Alexander
of heritage and history like, Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
human
Andrei
universalA rights like, Sakharov. From the men and women without
yes
2
number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who spoke the
truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men and women
like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to the Russian
Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President -- to lay claim
to a democratic future. //
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
And I pledge your fraight journey. our commitment to support
you
that democratic destiny.) Across the boundaries of language and
\
culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust, we feel the
and a common destiny.
pull of common values, In your revolution, we see echoes of this
nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see our own. //
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
our
- and A new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya leta!]
\
# # #
Document No. 33319255
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
6/12/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
1:00 P.M. MONDAY 6/1
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
SUBJECT:
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992 8:15 P.M.
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT BOOTLEG
x
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER N/C
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
CALIO
N/C
SMITH N/C
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
1
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY N/C
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY N/C
MCGROARTY
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty,
Rm 122, Ext. 2930, NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. MONDAY, JUNE
15th, with a copy to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Bunton
June 12, 1992
6:45 p.m.
02 JUN 12 P6: 36
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
been looking for: the kind of peace that comes when two nations
share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to chart together a
new future for mankind in space. We agreed to reduce military
competition -- to work in common to end conflict. And we
continued to clear away barriers to the greater trade that means
a more prosperous future.
Mr. President, the progress we've made would not have been
possible without Russia's commitment to reform. From the role
and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of law -- to
the right of every individual to live, work and worship as they
wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
of heritage and history like Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
universal rights like Sakharov. From the men and women without
2
number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who spoke the
truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men and women
like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to the Russian
Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President -- to lay claim
to a democratic future. //
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
that democratic destiny. Across the boundaries of language and
culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust, we feel the
pull of common values. In your revolution, we see echoes of this
nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see our own.
//
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
- and a new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya leta!]
# # #
1088
June 17 / Administration of George Bush, 1992
City, UT. He served at the Department of
Mr. Hulings graduated from the Univer-
Commerce as Deputy Assistant Secretary for
sity of South Carolina (B.S., 1963; M.B.A.,
East Asian and Pacific Affairs, 1990-91, and
1971). Mr. Hulings was born May 6, 1941,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Trade De-
in Carlisle, PA. He served in the U.S. Navy,
velopment Bureau at the International Trade
1963-69. He is married, has two children,
Administration, 1989-90. Since 1984, Mr.
and currently resides at the American Em-
Huntsman has held several positions at the
bassy in Moscow.
Huntsman Chemical Corp., including vice
president of international business and mem-
ber of the board of directors, 1988-89; vice
president and member of the board of direc-
Remarks at a Dinner Hosted by
tors of Huntsman Pacific Chemical Corp.,
President Boris Yeltsin of Russia
1987-89; and product manager, 1984-85.
June 17, 1992
Mr. Huntsman graduated from the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania, receiving a bachelor
Mr. President, thank you for those very
of arts degree. He was born March 26, 1960,
kind words. After what you did on Capitol
in Palo Alto, CA. Mr. Huntsman is married,
Hill today, after that sensational speech-it
has four children, and resides in Salt Lake
brought the Members of Congress to their
City, UT.
feet over and over again-there is absolutely
no point in my giving a speech tonight.
[Laughter]
What we Americans saw was a true demo-
Nomination of Joseph S. Hulings III
crat who understood the heartbeat of the
To Be United States Ambassador to
American people. It came through over and
Turkmenistan
over again, your sensitivity on the prisoners,
June 17, 1992
for example, and many other ways.
I had a note from a very senior person
The President today announced his inten-
in the communications business; I will give
tion to nominate Joseph S. Hulings III, of
him or her plenty of cover by that definition.
Virginia, to be Ambassador of the United
And that note said that in all the time that
States of America to the Republic of
that person had been in Washington, and it's
Turkmenistan. This is a new position.
many, many years, there has never been a
Since 1990, Mr. Hulings has served as
greater day for mankind than yesterday.
Minister-Counselor for Management at the
Some of it was clearly the historic agree-
American Embassy in Moscow. He has
ment on arms control, arms reduction. Some
served at the Department of State as Special
of it, was perhaps the agreements that we
Coordinator for Moscow Projects, 1988-90;
were to sign today. But I think much more
Deputy Special Coordinator for Moscow
of it was because that person saw a true dem-
Projects, 1987-88; Special Program Officer
ocrat, a person committed to democracy and
for Schlesinger Study, 1987; and Deputy Di-
freedom leading the great country of Russia.
rector for the Office of Foreign Missions,
We could identify with that, as I say, and
1985-87. Mr. Hulings has served as adminis-
we salute you, sir. We know the problems
trative counselor at the American Embassy
at home are extraordinarily difficult, but I
in Moscow, 1982-85; administrative officer
think you leave with all of us feeling that
at the American Embassy in Belgrade, 1980-
you're going to make it. Somehow, you and
82; senior watch officer for the Operations
this wonderful group of young leaders you've
Center at the State Department, 1978-80;
brought with you here to Washington are
administrative officer at the American Em-
going to make it.
bassy in Moscow, 1976-78; administrative of-
Let me simply say in conclusion, we want
ficer at the American Embassy in Helsinki,
to be at your side. We want to be at your
1974-75; and budget officer and general
side as you complete the democratic experi-
services officer at the American Embassy in
ment and as you move your great country
Vientiane, 1972-74.
forward. And so, may I propose a toast to
nistration of George Bush, 1992
Administration of George Bush, 1992 / June 18
108
S graduated from the Univer-
President Boris Yeltsin and to his wonderful
noblest character and lay the surest found:
Carolina (B.S., 1963; M.B.A.,
wife, to his team that taught us all a great
tion of usefulness to mankind.
ilings was born May 6, 1941,
deal about what commitment means, and to
Take a look at this year's Presidentia
He served in the U.S. Navy,
the friendship between Russia and the
Scholars, from all 50 States, from the Dis
is married, has two children,
United States of America that has never, ever
trict, U.S. territories, and families living
resides at the American Em-
been stronger. May God bless your country,
abroad, and consider why you learn, not only
W.
and may God bless the United States. of
for learning's sake to help yourself but also
America, too.
to help others. You know that scholarship can
further service to Nation and certainly can
Note: The President spoke at 8:05 p.m. at
further service to neighbor and community.
Dinner Hosted by
the Russian Embassy.
For instance, just to single out a few, here
is Yeltsin of Russia
sits Cara Reichel of Rome, Georgia. She's
written and illustrated this book. I want to
thank her for the copy. Barbara and I are
thank you for those very
Remarks at a Ceremony Honoring
thrilled with the inscription; that's why we
r what you did on Capitol
Presidential Scholars
brought it along. Anarug Bansal of East
that sensational speech-it
June 18, 1992
Greenwich, Rhode Island. Where's Anarug?
nbers of Congress to their
Right back here. In his experiments he found
r again-there is absolutely
Please be seated, all of you. I know you've
a chemical that blocks HIV activity in blood
giving a speech tonight.
been waiting out here for a while. But let
cells. One scholar's family emigrated from
me first thank Governor Engler, one of the
the former Soviet Union; another escaped
icans saw was a true demo-
great Governors of our country out there in
from Hungary. All know how education
tood the heartbeat of the
the State of Michigan, for his leadership, not
stems from the human heart and the human
It came through over and
mind.
simply for his being willing to lead in this
ensitivity on the prisoners,
field, Presidential Scholars, but for what he's
Let me just tell you a little story. Once
any other ways.
doing for our country. I'm also delighted to
Albert Einstein and his wife, they visited
om a very senior person
be with Lamar Alexander. He is literally try-
California's Mount Wilson Observatory.
tions business; I will give
ing to revolutionize the educational processes
Pointing to a very complex piece of equip-
of cover by that definition.
in this country. And we owe him a vote of
ment, Mrs. Einstein asked its purpose, and
I that in all the time that
their guide said that it helped determine the
en in Washington, and it's
gratitude, too-both of them.
shape of the universe. Mrs Einstein was not
there has never been a
When we were standing on that balcony
impressed. "Oh," she said, "my husband uses
kind than yesterday.
a minute ago, I'm just sorry all of you weren't
the back of an envelope to work that out."
learly the historic agree-
here then, with Boris Yeltsin, I told him, but
[Laughter]
ol, arms reduction. Some
I want to just say again here today that we
Well, Einstein used envelopes to ask ques-
the agreements that we
are welcoming to the White House in this
tions and find solutions, and you may use
But I think much more
ceremony the best and the brightest of
typewriters and word processors or yellow
t person saw a true dem-
American students. We meet on the 28th an-
legal pads. I'm told some of you are so intel-
nitted to democracy and
niversary of the highest scholastic award that
ligent you even know how to set the timer
great country of Russia.
a President can bestow, the Presidential
on a VCR. [Laughter] But the goal's the
with that, as I say, and
Scholarship Program.
same: To become an educated person. Only
Ve know the problems
Earlier I was talking to Barbara about this,
then can you use this knowledge to lead hu-
dinarily difficult, but I
and she noted that if your scholastic bril-
manity to the stars, becoming what we refer
all of us feeling that
liance continues into your career work,
to as a Point of Light in the lives of your
it. Somehow, you and
maybe you won't end up like I have, where
neighbors and your families and your friends.
of young leaders you've
your dog makes more money than you do
That's what Lisa Kim of Minneapolis is
re to Washington are
as an author. [Laughter]
doing. She formed a chamber ensemble to
I've got to confess that things have
perform at local nursing homes and hospitals.
n conclusion, we want
changed since I was a student. Nowadays
And where is she now? Right here. Con-
'e want to be at your
with computers, bringing an apple to the
gratulations on that. Joane Liu of Princeton
he democratic experi-
teacher has an entirely different meaning.
Junction, where's Joane? Right over here.
e your great country
[Laughter] But what really hasn't changed
She teaches physically and mentally handi-
I propose a toast to
is the meaning of education. It can form the
capped kids to sing and to read music. And
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MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY Dmr
SUBJECT:
P.O.W.'s and M.I.A.'s
I am concerned that dispatching Ambassador Toon simply is
not a strong enough action in response to President Yeltsin's
stunning revelation on American P.O.W.'s and M.I.A's. It must be
an article of faith that America takes every possible action to
learn the fate of those taken prisoner or missing in action.
If on the other hand our response is perceived as tentative
-- if we appear weak or wavering, we can be certain that others
will exploit the situation for political gain.
We should reaffirm our desire for a full accounting --
nothing less. We should send a full "field team," as soon as
possible -- let the pressure fall to the Russians to open all
archives, prisons and mental hospitals immediately. President
Yeltsin would never have made his revelation without being
prepared to accommodate our strongest response.
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DATE:
6/15/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RECIPROCAL STATE
SUBJECT:
DINNER HOSTED BY PRESIDENT YELTSIN - WED. 6/17/92
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
HORNER
SKINNER
MCBRIDE
SCOWCROFT
MOORE
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
BRADY
PORTER
BROMLEY
ROLLINS
CALIO
SMITH
DEMAREST
YEUTTER
FITZWATER
FINDLAY
GRAY
KAUFMAN
HOLIDAY
MCGROARTY
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
32 JUN 15 P3: 26
June 15, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID F. DEMAREST
FROM:
DAN MC GROARTY Dhr
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED REMARKS FOR TOAST AT THE RECIPROCAL STATE
DINNER HOSTED BY PRESIDENT YELTSIN
I. SUMMARY
On Wednesday, June 17 at 8:15 p.m., you will deliver a toast
at the Reciprocal State Dinner hosted by President Yeltsin in the
Gold Room at the Russian Embassy in Washington.
II. DISCUSSION
Your remarks, (approximately 4 minutes / cards), focus on
the accomplishments of this first U.S.-Russia Summit and pay
tribute the progress Russia has made under President Yeltsin's
leadership.
Please note: the translation will be consecutive. The
closing Russian salutation means: "to many healthy and prosperous
years. "
McGroarty/Bunton
June 15, 1992
3:00 p.m.
[RETURN.TST]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
JUNE 17, 1992
8:15 P.M.
Mr. President, Mrs. Yeltsin, Ambassador and Mrs. Lukin:
Barbara and I are honored tonight to be your guests. The warmth
we feel tonight raises my hopes that this summit marks a turning
point -- a chance to secure the kind of peace our people have
been dreaming of for decades: the kind of peace that comes when
two nations share a single ideal.
The promise of our new partnership is reflected in the
agreements we signed today. We agreed today to historic
reductions in our nuclear arsenals -- and to cooperate in
disabling and destroying nuclear weapons. We began today to
chart_ together a new future for mankind in space. We agreed to
reduce military competition -- to work in common to end conflict.
And we created a new foundation for our economic relations that
will lead to greater trade and a more prosperous future for both
our nations.
Mr. President, the progress we've made would not have been
possible without Russia's commitment to democratic reform. From
the role and rights of an elected Parliament -- to the rule of
NSC
law -- to the right of every individual to live, work and worship
within dewore Pres.,
as they wish: Russia is moving forward in the difficult task of
democracy-building.
2
In this effort, Russia will draw its strength from defenders
of heritage and history like Solzhenitsyn. From crusaders for
universal human rights like Sakharov. From the men and women
without number who kept faith when faith was forbidden -- who
spoke the truth, when speaking truth cost lives. // From men
and women like the tens of thousands who last August rallied to
the Russian Parliament -- to your White House, Mr. President --
to lay claim to a democratic future. 11
Mr. President, the American people want to see Russia reach
that democratic destiny. I pledge to you tonight our commitment
to support you on your journey. Across the boundaries of
language and culture, across the old Cold War chasm of mistrust,
we feel the pull of common values. In your revolution, we see
echoes of this nation's past. In your hopes and dreams -- we see
our own. H-
Tonight, I raise my glass:
To our gracious hosts, President and Mrs. Yeltsin; To the
people of Russia; To the success of the new Russian Revolution -
- and our new partnership in freedom. [I wish you: Mnogaya
leta!]
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