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DEPARTURE STATEMENT - MAJOR & DELORS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1992
TODAY'S DISCUSSIONS WITH PRIME MINISTER
MAJOR AND PRESIDENT DELORS MARK OUR FIFTH
MEETING SINCE WE AGREED TO SEMI-ANNUAL
CONSULTATIONS WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY.
- 2 -
THE FREQUENCY OF THESE MEETINGS IS A SIGN
OF THEIR VITAL IMPORTANCE -- FOR THE WORLD
TRADING SYSTEM, FOR OUR ECONOMIC WELL-BEING,
AND FOR MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF THE NEW
WORLD.
THIS MORNING, WE COVERED A BROAD AGENDA,
REFLECTING THE MANY INTERESTS WE SHARE IN OUR
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP.
- 3 -
ON TRADE, WE ARE OF ONE MIND. WE AGREE
THAT A SOUND URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENT IS
ESSENTIAL TO BOOST WORLDWIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH.
AND WE AGREED TO CONCLUDE AS QUICKLY AS
POSSIBLE THE GATT AGREEMENT IN GENEVA -- A
GOAL WE BELIEVE IS ACHIEVABLE IN THE WEEKS
AHEAD.
- 4 -
WE ARE COMMITTED NOT ONLY TO RESOLVING
THE DIFFERENCES REMAINING AMONG OURSELVES --
BUT ALSO TO ENCOURAGING JAPAN AND OTHER
COUNTRIES TO JOIN US IN AN ENERGETIC EFFORT
To BRING THE NEGOTIATIONS To A SUCCESSFUL
CONCLUSION.
= 5 -
I CONTINUE TO BELIEVE THAT FOR THE PEOPLE
OF EUROPE AS WELL AS THE UNITED STATES, FREE
AND OPEN TRADE IS THE KEY TO EXPANDING
PROSPERITY. A SUCCESSFUL URUGUAY ROUND COULD
RESULT IN OVER $5 TRILLION IN INCREASED WORLD
OUTPUT OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
- 6 -
OUR ESTIMATES SUGGEST THAT THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITY'S GAINS WOULD AMOUNT To ABOUT $1.4
TRILLION AND THE UNITED STATES WOULD BENEFIT
FROM A BOOST OF APPROXIMATELY $1.1 TRILLION
IN THAT PERIOD. CLEARLY, THESE TREMENDOUS
GAINS WOULD PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL OF
OUR CITIZENS.
- / -
ALSO THIS MORNING, WE DISCUSSED THE
CONTINUING TRAGEDY IN WHAT WAS ONCE
YUGOSLAVIA. WE REAFFIRMED OUR COMMITMENT TO
THE UNHINDERED FLOW OF HUMANITARIAN AID, AND
TO ENDING THE VIOLENCE THERE THROUGH A SOUND
POLITICAL SOLUTION.
WE ALSO REITERATED OUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
FOR THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE'S BRAVE EFFORTS TO
CREATE A MARKET ECONOMY.
- 8 -
WE BELIEVE THAT REFORMS MUST BE IMPLEMENTED
QUICKLY IF EXTERNAL AID IS To BE EFFECTIVE.
USED WISELY, WESTERN AID CAN BE A CATALYST TO
DEMOCRATIC REFORM -- REFORMS THAT ARE IN THE
INTERESTS OF ALL THE WORLD. WE AGREED TO
WORK CLOSELY WITH PRESIDENT YELTSIN To
ACHIEVE THESE GOALS.
- 9 -
I TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY THIS MORNING TO
SHARE WITH PRIME MINISTER MAJOR AND PRESIDENT
DELORS OUR VIEWS OF THE MIDDLE EAST PEACE
PROCESS. I WELCOME THE CONTINUED ACTIVE ROLE
OF THE EC, PARTICULARLY IN THE MULTILATERAL
SIDE OF THE TALKS.
- 10 -
AFTER PRIME MINISTER MAJOR AND PRESIDENT
DELORS BRIEFED ME ON THE RESULTS OF THE EC
SUMMIT IN EDINBURGH THIS WEEKEND, I
REAFFIRMED AMERICA'S LONGSTANDING SUPPORT FOR
EUROPEAN INTEGRATION.
- 11 -
I WANT TO THANK THE PRIME MINISTER AND
THE PRESIDENT FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND
FRIENDSHIP -- FRIENDSHIP THEY HAVE SHOWN ME
ERSONALLY AND THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED
STATES. TALKS SUCH AS THESE SERVE AS A
REMINDER OF THAT FRIENDSHIP, AND OF OUR
COMMON INTERESTS IN CREATING A WORLD OF PEACE
ND PROSPERITY FOR ALL OUR PEOPLES.
# # #
DEPARTURE STATEMENT - MAJOR & DELORS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1992
TODAY'S DISCUSSIONS WITH PRIME MINISTER
MAJOR AND PRESIDENT DELORS MARK OUR FIFTH
MEETING SINCE WE AGREED TO SEMI-ANNUAL
CONSULTATIONS WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY.
- 2 -
THE FREQUENCY OF THESE MEETINGS IS A SIGN
OF THEIR VITAL IMPORTANCE -- FOR THE WORLD
TRADING SYSTEM, FOR OUR ECONOMIC WELL-BEING,
AND FOR MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF THE NEW
WORLD.
THIS MORNING, WE COVERED A BROAD AGENDA,
REFLECTING THE MANY INTERESTS WE SHARE IN OUR
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP.
- 3 -
ON TRADE, WE ARE OF ONE MIND. WE AGREE
THAT A SOUND URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENT IS
ESSENTIAL To BOOST WORLDWIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH.
AND WE AGREED To CONCLUDE AS QUICKLY AS
POSSIBLE THE GATT AGREEMENT IN GENEVA -- A
GOAL WE BELIEVE IS ACHIEVABLE IN THE WEEKS
AHEAD.
- 4 -
WE ARE COMMITTED NOT ONLY TO RESOLVING
THE DIFFERENCES REMAINING AMONG OURSELVES --
BUT ALSO To ENCOURAGING JAPAN AND OTHER
COUNTRIES TO JOIN US IN AN ENERGETIC EFFORT
To BRING THE NEGOTIATIONS TO A SUCCESSFUL
CONCLUSION.
= 5 -
I CONTINUE TO BELIEVE THAT FOR THE PEOPLE
OF EUROPE AS WELL AS THE UNITED STATES, FREE
AND OPEN TRADE IS THE KEY TO EXPANDING
PROSPERITY. A SUCCESSFUL URUGUAY ROUND COULD
RESULT IN OVER $5 TRILLION IN INCREASED WORLD
OUTPUT OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
- 6 -
OUR ESTIMATES SUGGEST THAT THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITY'S GAINS WOULD AMOUNT TO ABOUT $1.4
TRILLION AND THE UNITED STATES WOULD BENEFIT
FROM A BOOST OF APPROXIMATELY $1.1 TRILLION
IN THAT PERIOD. CLEARLY, THESE TREMENDOUS
GAINS WOULD PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL OF
OUR CITIZENS.
- 7 -
ALSO THIS MORNING, WE DISCUSSED THE
CONTINUING TRAGEDY IN WHAT WAS ONCE
YUGOSLAVIA. WE REAFFIRMED OUR COMMITMENT TO
THE UNHINDERED FLOW OF HUMANITARIAN AID, AND
To ENDING THE VIOLENCE THERE THROUGH A SOUND
POLITICAL SOLUTION.
WE ALSO REITERATED OUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
FOR THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE'S BRAVE EFFORTS To
CREATE A MARKET ECONOMY.
- 8 -
WE BELIEVE THAT REFORMS MUST BE IMPLEMENTED
QUICKLY IF EXTERNAL AID IS TO BE EFFECTIVE.
USED WISELY, WESTERN AID CAN BE A CATALYST TO
DEMOCRATIC REFORM -- REFORMS THAT ARE IN THE
INTERESTS OF ALL THE WORLD. WE AGREED TO
WORK CLOSELY WITH PRESIDENT YELTSIN TO
ACHIEVE THESE GOALS.
- 9 -
I TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY THIS MORNING TO
SHARE WITH PRIME MINISTER MAJOR AND PRESIDENT
DELORS OUR VIEWS OF THE MIDDLE EAST PEACE
PROCESS. I WELCOME THE CONTINUED ACTIVE ROLE
OF THE EC, PARTICULARLY IN THE MULTILATERAL
SIDE OF THE TALKS.
- 10 -
AFTER PRIME MINISTER MAJOR AND PRESIDENT
DELORS BRIEFED ME ON THE RESULTS OF THE EC
SUMMIT IN EDINBURGH THIS WEEKEND, I
REAFFIRMED AMERICA'S LONGSTANDING SUPPORT FOR
EUROPEAN INTEGRATION.
11 I I
I WANT TO THANK THE PRIME MINISTER AND
THE PRESIDENT FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND
FRIENDSHIP -- FRIENDSHIP THEY HAVE SHOWN ME
PERSONALLY AND THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED
STATES. TALKS SUCH AS THESE SERVE AS A
REMINDER OF THAT FRIENDSHIP, AND OF OUR
COMMON INTERESTS IN CREATING A WORLD OF PEACE
AND PROSPERITY FOR ALL OUR PEOPLES.
# # #
December 17, 1992
Draft One
DELORS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT - MAJOR & DELORS
DECEMBER 18, 1992
(Acknowledgments)
Today's discussions with Prime Minister Major and President
Delors mark our fifth meeting since we agreed to semi-annual
consultations with the European Community.
The frequency of these meetings is a sign of their vital
importance -- for the world trading system, for our economic
well-being, and for meeting the challenges of the new world.
This morning, we covered a broad agenda, reflecting the many
interests we share in our global partnership.
On trade, we are of one mind. We agree that a sound Uruguay
Round agreement is essential to boost worldwide economic growth.
And we agreed to conclude as quickly as possible the GATT
agreement in Geneva -- a goal we believe is achievable in the
weeks ahead.
We are committed not only to resolving the differences
remaining among ourselves -- but also to encouraging Japan and
other countries to join us in an energetic effort to bring the
negotiations to a successful conclusion.
I continue to believe that for the people of Europe as well
as the United States, free and open trade is the key to expanding
prosperity. A successful Uruguay Round could result in over $5
trillion in increased world output over the next ten years. Our
2
estimates suggest that the European Community's gains would
amount to about $1.4 trillion and the united States would benefit
from a boost of approximately $1.1 trillion in that period.
Clearly, these tremendous gains would promote the well-being of
all of our citizens.
Also this morning, we discussed the continuing tragedy in
what was once Yugoslavia. We reaffirmed our commitment to the
unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, and to ending the violence
there through a sound political solution.
We also reiterated our continued support for the Russian
people's brave efforts to create a market economy. We believe
that reforms must be implemented quickly if external aid is to be
effective. Used wisely, Western aid can be a catalyst to
democratic reform -- reforms that are in the interests of all the
world. We agreed to work closely with President Yeltsin to
achieve these goals.
I took the opportunity this morning to share with Prime
Minister Major and President Delors our views of the Middle East
peace process. I welcome the continued active role of the EC,
particularly in the multilateral side of the talks.
After Prime Minister Major and President Delors briefed me
on the results of the EC summit in Edinburgh this weekend, I
reaffirmed America's longstanding support for European
integration.
I want to thank the Prime Minister and the President for
their support and friendship -- friendship they have shown me
3
personally and the people of the United States. Talks such as
these serve as a reminder of that friendship, and of our common
interests in creating a world of peace and prosperity for all our
peoples.
# # #
Document No. 368035ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
12/17/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 12/18 9:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT MAJOR & DELORS
SUBJECT:
DECEMBER 18, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
MOORE
SCOWCROFT
X
MULLINS
DARMAN N/C
PETERSMEYER
PORTER
BRADY
SMITH N/C
BROMLEY
TUTWILER
CALIO N/C
X
ZOELLICK
DEMAREST N/C
MCGROARTY
FITZWATER
GRAY N/C
HOLIDAY N/C
HORNER
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 9:00 a.m., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
callel@ 8:30
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
December 17, 1992
Draft One
2 DEC 17 P2: 11
DELORS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT - MAJOR & DELORS
DECEMBER 18, 1992
(Acknowledgments)
Today's discussions with Prime Minister Major and President
with the EC Presidery President of the Commission
Delors mark our fifth meeting A since we agreed to semi-annual
consultations.
The frequency of these meetings is a sign of their vital
importance -- for the world trading system, for our economic
well-being, and for meeting the challenges of the new world.
This morning, we covered a broad agenda, reflecting the many
interests we share in our global partnership.
On trade, John Major, Jacques Delors and I are of one mind.
We agree that a sound Uruguay Round agreement is essential to
boost worldwide economic growth. And we agreed to conclude as
quickly as possible the agreement in Geneva -- a goal we believe
is achievable in the next several weeks.
We are committed not only to resolving the differences
remaining among ourselves -- but also to encouraging Japan and
other countries to join us in an energetic effort to bring the
negotiations to a successful conclusion. I continue to believe
that for the people of Europe as well as the United States, free
and open trade is the key to expanding prosperity shared by all
our citizens.
2
Also this morning, we discussed the continuing tragedy in
what was once Yugoslavia. We reaffirmed our commitment to the
unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, and to ending the violence
there through a sound political solution.
We also reiterated our continued support for the Russian
people's brave efforts to create a market economy. We believe
that reforms must be implemented quickly if external aid is to be
effective. Used wisely, Western aid can be a catalyst to
democratic reform -- reforms that are in the interests of all the
world. We agreed to work closely with President Yeltsin to
achieve these goals.
I took the opportunity this morning to share with Prime
Minister Major and President Delors our views of the Middle East
peace process. I welcome the continued active role of the EC,
particularly in the multilateral side of the talks.
After Prime Minister Major and President Delors briefed me
on the results of the EC summit in Edinburgh this weekend, I
reaffirmed America's longstanding support for European
integration.
I want to thank the Prime Minister and the President for
their support and friendship -- friendship they have shown me
personally and the people of the United States. Talks such as
these serve as a reminder of that friendship, and of our common
interests in creating a world of peace and prosperity for all our
peoples.
#
#
#
Document No. 368035ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
12/17/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 12/18 9:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT - MAJOR & DELORS
SUBJECT:
DECEMBER 18, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
MOORE
SCOWCROFT
MULLINS
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
PORTER
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
TUTWILER
CALIO
ZOELLICK
DEMAREST
MCGROARTY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
HORNER
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 9:00 a.m., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
No comment
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
December 17, 1992
Draft One
2 DEC 17 P2:17
DELORS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT - MAJOR & DELORS
DECEMBER 18, 1992
(Acknowledgments)
Today's discussions with Prime Minister Major and President
Delors mark our fifth meeting since we agreed to semi-annual
consultations.
The frequency of these meetings is a sign of their vital
importance -- for the world trading system, for our economic
well-being, and for meeting the challenges of the new world.
This morning, we covered a broad agenda, reflecting the many
interests we share in our global partnership.
On trade, John Major, Jacques Delors and I are of one mind.
We agree that a sound Uruguay Round agreement is essential to
boost worldwide economic growth. And we agreed to conclude as
quickly as possible the agreement in Geneva -- a goal we believe
is achievable in the next several weeks.
We are committed not only to resolving the differences
remaining among ourselves -- but also to encouraging Japan and
other countries to join us in an energetic effort to bring the
negotiations to a successful conclusion. I continue to believe
that for the people of Europe as well as the United States, free
and open trade is the key to expanding prosperity shared by all
our citizens.
2
Also this morning, we discussed the continuing tragedy in
what was once Yugoslavia. We reaffirmed our commitment to the
unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, and to ending the violence
there through a sound political solution.
We also reiterated our continued support for the Russian
people's brave efforts to create a market economy. We believe
that reforms must be implemented quickly if external aid is to be
effective. Used wisely, Western aid can be a catalyst to
democratic reform -- reforms that are in the interests of all the
world. We agreed to work closely with President Yeltsin to
achieve these goals.
I took the opportunity this morning to share with Prime
Minister Major and President Delors our views of the Middle East
peace process. I welcome the continued active role of the EC,
particularly in the multilateral side of the talks.
After Prime Minister Major and President Delors briefed me
on the results of the EC summit in Edinburgh this weekend, I
reaffirmed America's longstanding support for European
integration.
I want to thank the Prime Minister and the President for
their support and friendship -- friendship they have shown me
personally and the people of the United States. Talks such as
these serve as a reminder of that friendship, and of our common
interests in creating a world of peace and prosperity for all our
peoples.
#
#
#
Docun
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
9118
DATE:
12/17/92
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: FRI. 12/18 9:00 a.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT MAJOR & DELORS
SUBJECT:
DECEMBER 18, 1992
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCBRIDE
BAKER
MOORE
SCOWCROFT
MULLINS
DARMAN
PETERSMEYER
PORTER
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
TUTWILER
CALIO
ZOELLICK
DEMAREST
MCGROARTY
FITZWATER
GRAY
HOLIDAY
HORNER
REMARKS:
Please forward your comments directly to Dan McGroarty, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 9:00 a.m., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, with a copy
to this office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: TO: DAN McGROARTY
December 17, 1992
The NSC staff clears with changes as marked
PHILLIP D. BRADY
on the text.
CC: Phillip Brady
afters needs
Assistant to the President
Brent Scowcroft
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
December 17, 1992
Draft One
DEC 17 P2:17
DELORS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT - - MAJOR & DELORS
DECEMBER 18, 1992
(Acknowledgments)
Today's discussions with Prime Minister Major and President
Delors mark our fifth meeting since we agreed to semi-annual
consultations with Englan Comments
The frequency of these meetings is a sign of their vital
importance -- for the world trading system, for our economic
well-being, and for meeting the challenges of the new world.
This morning, we covered a broad agenda, reflecting the many
interests we share in our global partnership.
we
On trade, John Major, Jacques Delors and I are of one mind.
We agree that a sound Uruguay Round agreement is essential to
boost worldwide economic growth. And we agreed to conclude as
quickly as possible the GATT agreement in Geneva -- a goal we believe
is achievable in the next several weeks weeksahead.
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We are committed not only to resolving the differences
remaining among ourselves -- but also to encouraging Japan and
other countries to join us in an energetic effort to bring the
negotiations to a successful conclusion. AI A continue to believe
that for the people of Europe as well as the United States, free
and open trade is the key to expanding prosperity shared by all
our citizens.
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I continue to believe that for the people of Europe as well as
the United States, free and open trade is the key to expanding
prosperity. A successful Uruguay Round could result in over $5
trillion in increased world output over the next ten years. Our
estimates suggest that the European Community's gains would
amount to about $1.4 trillion and the United States would benefit
from a boost of approximately $1.1 trillion in that period.
Clearly, these tremendous gains would promote the well-being of
all of our citizens.
2
Also this morning, we discussed the continuing tragedy in
what was once Yugoslavia. We reaffirmed our commitment to the
unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, and to ending the violence
there through a sound political solution.
We also reiterated our continued support for the Russian
people's brave efforts to create a market economy. We believe
that reforms must be implemented quickly if external aid is to be
effective. Used wisely, Western aid can be a catalyst to
democratic reform -- reforms that are in the interests of all the
world. We agreed to work closely with President Yeltsin to
achieve these goals.
I took the opportunity this morning to share with Prime
Minister Major and President Delors our views of the Middle East
peace process. I welcome the continued active role of the EC,
particularly in the multilateral side of the talks.
After Prime Minister Major and President Delors briefed me
on the results of the EC summit in Edinburgh this weekend, I
reaffirmed America's longstanding support for European
integration.
I want to thank the Prime Minister and the President for
their support and friendship -- friendship they have shown me
personally and the people of the United States. Talks such as
these serve as a reminder of that friendship, and of our common
interests in creating a world of peace and prosperity for all our
peoples.
#
#
#
December 17, 1992
Draft One
DELORS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT - MAJOR & DELORS
DECEMBER 18, 1992
(Acknowledgments)
Today's discussions with Prime Minister Major and President
Delors mark our fifth meeting since we agreed to semi-annual
consultations.
The frequency of these meetings is a sign of their vital
importance -- for the world trading system, for our economic
well-being, and for meeting the challenges of the new world.
This morning, we covered a broad agenda, reflecting the many
interests we share in our global partnership.
On trade, John Major, Jacques Delors and I are of one mind.
We agree that a sound Uruguay Round agreement is essential to
boost worldwide economic growth. And we agreed to conclude as
quickly as possible the agreement in Geneva -- a goal we believe
-
is achievable in the next several weeks.
We are committed not only to resolving the differences
remaining among ourselves -- but also to encouraging Japan and
other countries to join us in an energetic effort to bring the
negotiations to a successful conclusion. I continue to believe
that for the people of Europe as well as the United States, free
and open trade is the key to expanding prosperity shared by all
our citizens.
2
Also this morning, we discussed the continuing tragedy in
what was once Yugoslavia. We reaffirmed our commitment to the
unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, and to ending the violence
there through a sound political solution.
We also reiterated our continued support for the Russian
people's brave efforts to create a market economy. We believe
that reforms must be implemented quickly if external aid is to be
effective. Used wisely, Western aid can be a catalyst to
democratic reform -- reforms that are in the interests of all the
world. We agreed to work closely with President Yeltsin to
achieve these goals.
I took the opportunity this morning to share with Prime
Minister Major and President Delors our views of the Middle East
peace process. I welcome the continued active role of the EC,
particularly in the multilateral side of the talks.
After Prime Minister Major and President Delors briefed me
on the results of the EC summit in Edinburgh this weekend, I
reaffirmed America's longstanding support for European
integration.
I want to thank the Prime Minister and the President for
their support and friendship -- friendship they have shown me
personally and the people of the United States. Talks such as
these serve as a reminder of that friendship, and of our common
interests in creating a world of peace and prosperity for all our
peoples.
#
#
#
December 17, 1992
Draft One
DELORS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT - - MAJOR & DELORS
DECEMBER 18, 1992
(Acknowledgments)
Today's discussions with Prime Minister Major and President
Delors mark our fifth meeting since we agreed to semi-annual
consultations.
The frequency of these meetings is a sign of their vital
importance -- for the world trading system, for our economic
well-being, and for meeting the challenges of the new world.
This morning, we covered a broad agenda, reflecting the many
interests we share in our global partnership.
On trade, John Major, Jacques Delors and I are of one mind.
We agree that a sound Uruguay Round agreement is essential to
boost worldwide economic growth. And we agreed to conclude as
quickly as possible the agreement in Geneva -- a goal we believe
is achievable in the next several weeks.
We are committed not only to resolving the differences
remaining among ourselves -- but also to encouraging Japan and
other countries to join us in an energetic effort to bring the
negotiations to a successful conclusion. I continue to believe
that for the people of Europe as well as the United States, free
and open trade is the key to expanding prosperity shared by all
our citizens.
2
Also this morning, we discussed the continuing tragedy in
what was once Yugoslavia. We reaffirmed our commitment to the
unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, and to ending the violence
there through a sound political solution.
We also reiterated our continued support for the Russian
people's brave efforts to create a market economy. We believe
that reforms must be implemented quickly if external aid is to be
effective. Used wisely, Western aid can be a catalyst to
democratic reform -- reforms that are in the interests of all the
world. We agreed to work closely with President Yeltsin to
achieve these goals.
I took the opportunity this morning to share with Prime
Minister Major and President Delors our views of the Middle East
peace process. I welcome the continued active role of the EC,
particularly in the multilateral side of the talks.
After Prime Minister Major and President Delors briefed me
on the results of the EC summit in Edinburgh this weekend, I
reaffirmed America's longstanding support for European
integration.
I want to thank the Prime Minister and the President for
their support and friendship -- friendship they have shown me
personally and the people of the United States. Talks such as
these serve as a reminder of that friendship, and of our common
interests in creating a world of peace and prosperity for all our
peoples.
#
#
#
December 17, 1992
Draft One
DELORS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: DEPARTURE STATEMENT - MAJOR & DELORS
DECEMBER 18, 1992
(Acknowledgments)
Today's discussions with Prime Minister Major and President
Delors mark our fifth meeting since we agreed to semi-annual
consultations.
The frequency of these meetings is a sign of their vital
importance -- for the world trading system, for our economic
well-being, and for meeting the challenges of the new world.
This morning, we covered a broad agenda, reflecting the many
interests we share in our global partnership.
On trade, John Major, Jacques Delors and I are of one mind.
We agree that a sound Uruguay Round agreement is essential to
boost worldwide economic growth. And we agreed to conclude as
quickly as possible the agreement in Geneva -- a goal we believe
is achievable in the next several weeks.
We are committed not only to resolving the differences
remaining among ourselves -- but also to encouraging Japan and
other countries to join us in an energetic effort to bring the
negotiations to a successful conclusion. I continue to believe
that for the people of Europe as well as the United States, free
and open trade is the key to expanding prosperity shared by all
our citizens.
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Also this morning, we discussed the continuing tragedy in
what was once Yugoslavia. We reaffirmed our commitment to the
unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, and to ending the violence
there through a sound political solution.
We also reiterated our continued support for the Russian
people's brave efforts to create a market economy. We believe
that reforms must be implemented quickly if external aid is to be
effective. Used wisely, Western aid can be a catalyst to
democratic reform -- reforms that are in the interests of all the
world. We agreed to work closely with President Yeltsin to
achieve these goals.
I took the opportunity this morning to share with Prime
Minister Major and President Delors our views of the Middle East
peace process. I welcome the continued active role of the EC,
particularly in the multilateral side of the talks.
After Prime Minister Major and President Delors briefed me
on the results of the EC summit in Edinburgh this weekend, I
reaffirmed America's longstanding support for European
integration.
I want to thank the Prime Minister and the President for
their support and friendship -- friendship they have shown me
personally and the people of the United States. Talks such as
these serve as a reminder of that friendship, and of our common
interests in creating a world of peace and prosperity for all our
peoples.
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DRAFT POINTS FOR THE PRESIDENT FOLLOWING HIS MEETING WITH EC
COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND BRITISH PRIME MINISTER JOHN MAJOR AND EC
COMMISSION PRESIDENT JACQUES DELORS
Our discussions today with Prime Minister Major and
President Delors mark the fifth meeting with the leader of
the EC Presidency and the President of the European
Commission since we agreed to regular semi-annual
consultations.
This underscores the vital importance of U.S. -EC cooperation
for the world trading system, for our economic well-being,
and for meeting the international challenges.
We covered a broad agenda reflecting the many interests we
pursue in our global partnership.
On trade, John Major, Jacques Delors and I are of one mind -
- a good Uruguay Round agreement is essential to boost
worldwide economic growth.
We agreed on the need to conclude quickly in Geneva an
overall Uruguay Round trade agreement. This objective is
achievable in the next several weeks.
We committed not only to resolve remaining differences
between us but also to encourage other countries, such as
Japan, to join us in an energetic effort to resolve the
remaining issues rapidly.
We discussed the continuing tragedy in the former Yugoslavia
and reaffirmed our commitment to assuring the flow of
humanitarian aid, to ending the violence and to finding a
political solution.
We reiterated our continued support for the transition to a
market economy in Russia and the need for the reforms to be
implemented quickly if external aid is to be effective. We
agreed to work closely with President Yeltsin to achieve
these ends.
I shared our views on the status of the Middle East Peace
Process and welcomed the continued active EC role,
particularly in the multilateral side of the talks.
Prime Minister Major and President Delors briefed us on the
results of the EC summit in Edinburgh last weekend.
I took the opportunity to reaffirm America's longstanding
support for European integration.