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Klugman Blessy
Toast by President Bush at U.S.-Hosted Banquet
Beijing
February 26, 1989
President Yang, distinguished guests,
After last night's wonderful banquet, tonight is our
opportunity to show our appreciation. Appreciation not only
for last night, but for your friendship and your contribution
to U.S. -Chinese relations.
Mr. President, I remember well your productive visit to
Washington in 1987, in your capacity as Vice Chairman of the
Central Military Commission. We discussed the development and
prospects for Sino-American relations -- prospects for
relationships between our respective military establishments,
and arms control. And, I remember that special evening on
board a boat, floating down the Potomac River, when you
captivated us all with reminiscences of your life in the
turbulent China half a century ago.
- 2 -
President Yang, I am sure you will not mind if I also use
this occasion to pay tribute to the man who was my host at
lunch today. History tells us that the true test of
statesmanship is whether a leader changes his world -- whether
he leads his world rather than his world leading him. By that
test, no one can doubt that Deng Xiaoping will be counted among
the pre-eminent statesmen of our times. His ideas, his courage
and his actions have made a profound difference for the better
in the lives of China's billion people and in relations between
China and the rest of the world. I believe I speak for all
Americans when I say Chairman Deng enjoys our deepest respect
and admiration for his role in improving U.S.-China relations.
Not so long ago, just over a decade, China steered a new
course. I have had the occasion these past two days to talk to
you, Mr. President, to Chairman Deng, to General Secretary
Zhao, and to Premier Li about what China has accomplished and
where China is going. We have also discussed the future of
U.S.-China relations and shared our perspectives on
still-troubled areas of the globe: Cambodia, Afghanistan,
Korea, the Middle East.
I have emerged from these talks convinced that U.S.-China
relations are strong. There is also great potential for
further development. The goal of my administration will be to
transform this potential into reality. That way, we can make
this world a safer place for us all.
- 3 -
I want you all to know that China and her people will
always hold a very special place in Barbara's heart and in my
heart. The American people and the Chinese people have an
historic rendezvous that is now in our hands. So, in closing,
I would ask you to join in a toast:
to the health of President Yang;
to the health of Chairman Deng;
- - to the health of General Secretary Zhao and Premier Li;
and to the future of U.S. China relations, a future
filled with achievement, good fortune, and peace.
Ganbei!
Toast by President Bush at U.S. - -Hosted Banquet
Beijing
February 26, 1989
President Yang, distinguished guests,
After last night's wonderful banquet, tonight is our
opportunity to show our appreciation. Appreciation not only
for last night, but for your friendship and your contribution
to U.S. - -Chinese relations.
Mr. President, I remember well your productive visit to
Washington in 1987, in your capacity as Vice Chairman of the
Central Military Commission. We discussed the development and
prospects for Sino-American relations -- prospects for
relationships between our respective military establishments,
and arms control. And, I remember that special evening on
board a boat, floating down the Potomac River, when you
captivated us all with reminiscences of your life in the
turbulent China half a century ago.
President Yang, I am sure you will not mind if I also use
this occasion to pay tribute to the man who was my host at
lunch today. History tells us that the true test of
statesmanship is whether a leader changes his world -- whether
he leads his world rather than his world leading him. By that
test, no one can doubt that Deng Xiaoping will be counted among
the pre-eminent statesmen of our times. His ideas, his courage
and his 'actions have made a profound difference for the better
in the lives of China's billion people and in relations between
China and the rest of the world. I believe I speak for all
Americans when I say Chairman Deng enjoys our deepest respect
and admiration for his role in improving U.S. China relations.
Not so long ago, just over a decade, China steered a new
course. I have had the occasion these past two days to talk to
you, Mr. President, to Chairman Deng, to General Secretary
Zhao, and to Premier Li about what China has accomplished and
where China is going. We have also discussed the future of
U.S. China relations and shared our perspectives on
still-troubled areas of the globe: Cambodia, Afghanistan,
Korea, the Middle East.
I have emerged from these talks convinced that U.S.-China
relations are strong. There is also great potential for
further development. The goal of my administration will be to
transform this potential into reality. That way, we can make
this world a safer place for us all.
- 3 -
I want you all to know that China and her people will
always hold a very special place in Barbara's heart and in my
heart. The American people and the Chinese people have an
historic rendezvous that is now in our hands. So, in closing,
I would ask you to join in a toast:
to the health of President Yang;
- to the health of Chairman Deng;
to the health of General Secretary Zhao and Premier Li;
and to the future of U.S. China relations, a future
filled with achievement, good fortune, and peace.
Ganbei!
Additions to President's toast at US-hosted banquet, February
26, 1989
President Yang, Premier Li, distinguished guests,
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Premier, I also recall with pleasure your visit to the US took A boot
accompanying President Li Xiannian in 1985- when we had the
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cooperation which our two countries can undertake, for the
during your
benefit of industries and peoples on both sides of the Pacific. visit to
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the U.S.
together, insert "Premier Li" immediately after "President
in 1985
Yang". Also add in conclusion of toast phrase "to the health
in your'
of Premier Li" after phrase "to the health of President Yang.' "
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH TO JAPAN
FEBRUARY 22 - 25, 1989
Wednesday, February 22, 1989
6:30 am
Depart Andrews AFB en route Elmendorf AFB,
Anchorage, Alaska
(Flying Time: 7 Hours 30 Minutes)
(Time Change: Back 4 Hours)
10:00 am
Arrive Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska
(2:00 pm EST)
(Refuel: 1 Hour 30 Minutes)
*
11:30 am
Depart Elmendorf AFB en route Tokyo, Japan
(Flying Time: 7 Hours 40 Minutes)
(Time Change: Ahead 18 Hours)
(CROSS INTERNATIONAL DATELINE)
China
Thursday, February 23, 1989
Arrive Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan
Entenbilly
1:10 pm
EF
11:10 pm on
2/22/89 EST)
1:20 pm
Depart Haneda Airport en route Hotel Okura
Embossy greatings
1:35 pm
Arrive Hotel Okura
3 toosts
2:00 pm
Participate in Luncheon with President Mitterand
3
3:30 pm
Conclude Luncheon
3:45 pm
Depart Hotel Okura en route Akasaka Palace
3:55 pm
Arrive Akasaka Palace for Call on Prime Minister
Takeshita
4:35 pm
Depart Akasaka Palace en route Hotel Okura
4:45 pm
Arrive Hotel Okura
(PRIVATE TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES)
6:00 pmg
Participate in Bilaterals
9:00 P
Conclude Bilaterals
RON
Friday, February 24, 1989
(PERSONAL STAFF TIME)
9:45 am
Depart Hotel Okura en route Shinjuku Park
10:00 am
Arrive Shinjuku Park for Funeral Ceremony
10:10 am Ceremony of Imperial House begins
11:45 am Ceremony concludes
11:55 am Ceremony of State begins
12:50 pm
Depart Shinjuku Park en route Hotel Okura
1:05 pm
Arrive Hotel Okura
(PRIVATE TIME: 1 HOUR 55 MINUTES)
3:00 pm
Participate in Bilaterals
6:00 pm
Conclude Bilaterals
(PRIVATE TIME: 1 HOUR)
7:00 pm
Depart Hotel Okura en route Akasaka Palace
7:15 pm
Arrive Akasaka Palace for Prime Minister's
Reception
7:45 pm
Depart Akasaka Palace en route Hotel Okura
8:00 pm.
Arrive Hotel Okura for RON
Saturday, February 25, 1989
9:45 am
Depart Hotel Okura en route Imperial Palace
9:55 am
Arrive Imperial Palace for Audience with Emperor
10:15 am
Depart Imperial Palace en route Hotel Okura
10:25 am
Arrive Hotel Okura
(PRIVATE TIME: 35 MINUTES)
11:00
Participate in Bilaterals
12:00 no
Conclude Bilaterals
12:15 pm
Depart Hotel Okura en route Haneda Airport
12:30 pm
Arrive Haneda Airport
12:45 pm
Depart Tokyo, Japan en route Beijing, China
n.
(10:45 pm
on 2/24/89 EST)
(Flying Time: 4 Hours 15 Minutes)
( Interchange: 30 Minutes)
departure
(Time Change: Back 1 Hour)
(Food Service:
)
Revised 2/6/89 5:15 E
TIVE SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
FOR
BEIJING, CHINA
FEBRUARY 25 - 27, 1989
4:30 pm
Arrive Beijing International Airport, Beijing,
(3:30 am EST)
China
4:45 pm
Depart Beijing International Airport en route
Diaoyutai State Guest House
5:15 pm
Arrive Diaoyutai State Guest House
*?
Note: Brief Greeting with official host.
expected
(PRIVATE TIME: 45 MINUTES)
6:00 pm
Depart Diaoyutai State Guest House en route
Great Hall of the People
6:15 pm
Arrive Great Hall of the People for Meeting and
Banquet with President Yang Shangkun
6:20 E Meeting begins
Ii
*
taust
7:05 pm Banquet begins
9:00 pm
Depart Great Hall of the People en route Diacyutal
State Guest House
9:15 pm
Arrive Diaoyutai State Guest House for RON
Sund
26, 1989
7:45
Depart Diaoyutai State Guest House en route
Chongwenmen Protestant Church
8:00 am
Arrive Chongwenmen Protestant Church for Service
9:15 am
Depart Chongwenmen Protestant Church en route
Great Hall of the People
9:30 am
Arrive Great Hall of the People and proceed to
TBD Hall for Bilateral Meeting with
Premier Li Peng
10:45
Conclude Meeting, depart TBD Hall, and proceed
to Fujian Hall.
amount 10:48 am
Arrive Fujian Hall for Meeting and Banquet with
Chairman Deng Xiaoping
10:50 am Meeting begins
11:50 am Luncheon begins
1:15 pm
Depart Great Hall of the People en route
International Club
My
1:25 pm
Arrive International Club for Drop-By
1:40 pm
Depart International Club en route Ambassador
Lord's Residence
*
1:45 pm
Arrive Ambassador Lord's Residence for Embassy
Community Greeting
2:20 pm
Depart Ambassador Lord's Residence en route
Diaoyutai State Guest House
2:35 pm
Arrive Diaoyutai State Guest House
(PRIVATE TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES)
4:05 pm
Depart Diaoyutai State Guest House en route
Great Hall of the People
4:20 pm
Arrive Great Hall of the People for Bilateral
Meeting with Party General Secretary Zhao Ziyang
5:30 pm
Depart Great Hall of the People en route Diaoyutal
State Guest House
5:45
Arrive Diaoyutai State Guest House for Private
Time
(PRIVATE TIME: 45 MINUTES)
6:30 pm
Depart Diaoyutai State Guest House en route
The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel
6:50 pm
Arrive The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel for Dinner
hosted by President Bush
loast *
9:00 pm
Depart The Great Nall Sheraton Hotel en route
Diaoyutai State Guest House
9:20 pm
Arrive Diaoyutai State Guest House for RON
Mond
27. 1989
7:00
Depart Diaoyutai State Guest House en route
Beijing International Airport
7:30 am
Arrive Beijing International Airport
7:45 am
Depart Beijing, China en route Seoul, Korea
(Flying Time: 2 Hours 45 Minutes)
( Interchange: 30 Minutes)
(Time Change: Ahead 1 Hour)
(Food Service:
TATIVE SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH
FOR
SEOUL, KOREA
FEBRUARY 27, 1989
12:15 pm
Arrive K-16 Airport, Seoul, Korea.
(10:15 pm
on 2/26 EST)
12:25 pm
Depart K-16 Airport via Marine One en route
Blue House.
(Flying Time: 20 Minutes)
12:45 pm
Arrive Blue House for Meeting and Luncheon with
President Roh Tae Woo.
12:50 pm Meeting begins.
$
1:15 pm Luncheon begins.
2:30 pm
Depart Blue House via Marine One en route
National Assembly.
(Flying Time: 15 Minutes)
2:45 pm.
Arrive National Assembly for Speech and Greetings
with Party Leaders.
mayor * speed
3:30 pm
Depart National Assembly via Marine One en route
Ambassador's Residence.
(Flying Time: 10 Minutes)
3:40 pm
Arrive Ambassador's Residence for American
*
Community Greeting.
4:20
Depart Ambassador's Residence via Marine One en
route K-16 Airport.
(Flying Time: 15 Minutes)
4:35 pm
Arrive K-16 Airport.
4:45 pm
Depart Seoul, Korea en route Elmendorf,
AFB, Anchorage, Alaska
(2:45 am EST)
(Flying Time: 7 Hours 30 Minutes)
(Interchange:
30 Minutes)
(Time Change: Back 18 Hours)
(Food Service:
)
6:45 am
Arrive Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska
(10:45 am EST)
(Refuel: 1 Hour 15 Minutes)
8:00 am
Depart Anchorage, Alaska en route Andrews AFB
(12:00 pm EST)
(Flying Time: 6 Hours 30 Minutes)
( Interchange: None)
(Time Change: Ahead 4 Hours)
(Food Service:
)
6:30 pm
Arrive Andrews AFB
6:35 pm
Depart Andrews AFB en route White House
(Flying Time: 10 Minutes)
6:45 pm
Arrive White House
CC: S. Studdert
J. Keller
G. Fendler
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 10, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR The Chief of Staff
Joe Hagin
Brent Scowcroft
Ed Rogers
David Bates
Robert Guttman
Richard Breeden
Susan Porter Rose
Andrew Card
Patty Presock
James Cicconi
Tim McBride
David Demarest
Laurie Firestone
Marlin Fitzwater
Tony Lopez
Boyden Gray
David Valdez
Fred McClure
Jean Lamb
Bonnie Newman
Speechwriting Office
Roger Porter
USSS/PPD
Steve Studdert
WHCA Audio/Visual
Chase Untermeyer
WHCA Operations
FROM:
JOHN G. KELLER, JR.
J&K
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND
DIRECTOR OF PRESIDENTIAL ADVANCE
SUBJECT:
TRIP OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE FAR EAST
For your use and planning purposes, the attached is a tentative
outline schedule for the Trip of the President to the Far East.
As you will see, departure is Wednesday, February 22, at 6:30 a.m.,
from Andrews Air Force Base. Please keep in mind that the
following information has not been finally approved.
Attachments
(Klugmann)
February 17, 1989
4:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT U.S. -HOSTED BANQUET
GREAT WALL SHERATON HOTEL
BEIJING, CHINA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1989
President Yang, Premier Li, distinguished guests:
After last night's wonderful banquet, tonight is our
opportunity to show our appreciation. Appreciation not only for
last night, but for your friendship and your contribution to
U.S.-Chinese relations.
Mr. President, I remember well your productive visit to
Washington in 1987, in your capacity as Vice Chairman of the
Central Military Commission. We discussed the prospects for a
new era of Sino-American relations -- prospects for relations
between our respective military establishments, the prospects for
international peace and security, and for the reduction of arms.
And I remember that special evening we spent floating on a boat
down the Potomac River, when you captivated us all with
reminiscences of your life in the turbulent China of half a
century ago.
Mr. Premier, I recall as well your visit to the United
States in 1985, and the chance it gave us to meet and exchange
ideas. During that trip, I know that you traveled by boat down
the Mississippi River to inspect U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
projects. And you toured Silicon Valley and Hoover Dam, and saw
the prospects for high technology cooperation which our two
countries can undertake for the benefit of industries and peoples
on both sides of the Pacific.
- 2 -
Together, all of us share a commitment to work for peace,
and an abiding hope for our children and grandchildren to know
each other as friends in a world of peace.
President Yang, Premier Li, I am sure you will not mind if I
also use this occasion to pay tribute to the man who was my host
at lunch today. History tells us that the true test of
statesmanship is whether a leader changes his Nation for the
better and, in doing so, whether he sets an example of leadership
for the world to follow. By that test, no one can doubt that
Chairman Deng Xiaoping will be counted among the pre-eminent
statesmen of our times. His ideas, his courage, and his actions
have made a profound and vivid difference for the better in the
lives of China's billion people and in relations between China
and the rest of the globe in the past ten years. And he has set
an example for innovative development and economic reform that is
being acknowledged by the Nations of the world. I believe I
speak for all Americans when I say Chairman Deng enjoys our
deepest respect and admiration for his role in improving
U.S.-China relations.
Not so long ago, China steered a new course. I have had the
occasion these past two days to talk to you, Mr. President, to
Premier Li, to Chairman Deng, and to General Secretary Zhao about
what China has accomplished and where China is going. We have
also discussed the future of U.S.-China relations and shared our
perspectives on still-troubled areas of the globe, such as:
Cambodia, Afghanistan, Korea, the Middle East.
- 3 -
I have emerged from these talks convinced that U.S.-China
relations are strong. There is also great potential for further
development. Our two Nations have a special role to play in the
world, and a special relationship. We have great
responsibilities, and also great possibilities. My
administration hopes to work with you to build this potential
into a greater reality that will help make this world a safer,
more peaceful, and more prosperous place for us all, for today
and for generations to come.
I want you all to know that China and her people will always
hold a very special place in Barbara's heart and in mine. The
American people and the Chinese people have joined in an historic
rendezvous that has become a permanent friendship grounded in
common interests and productive cooperation. So, in closing, I
would ask you to join in a toast:
To the health of President Yang; to the health of Premier
Li; to the health of Chairman Deng; to the health of General
Secretary Zhao; and to the future of U.S.-China relations, a
future filled with achievement, good fortune, and peace.
Ganbei!
droft
(Klugmann)
February 20, 1989
4:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT U.S.-HOSTED BANQUET
GREAT WALL SHERATON HOTEL
BEIJING, CHINA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1989
President Yang, Premier Li, distinguished guests:
After last night's wonderful banquet, tonight is our
opportunity to show our appreciation. Appreciation not only for
last night, but for your friendship and your contribution to
U.S.-Chinese relations.
Mr. President, I remember well your productive visit to
Washington in 1987, in your capacity as Vice Chairman of the
Central Military Commission. We discussed the prospects for a
new era of Sino-American relations -- prospects for relations
between our respective military establishments, the prospects for
international peace and security, and for the reduction of arms.
And I remember that special evening we spent floating on a boat
down the Potomac River, when you captivated us all with
reminiscences of your life in the turbulent China of half a
century ago. Come back and I guarantee you I will talk with the
weatherman about warmer weather.
Mr. Premier, I recall as well your visit to the United
States in 1985, and the chance it gave us to meet and exchange
ideas. During that trip, I know that you traveled by boat down
the Mississippi River to inspect U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
projects. And you toured Silicon Valley and Hoover Dam, and saw
the prospects for high technology cooperation which our two
- 2 -
countries can undertake for the benefit of industries and peoples
on both sides of the Pacific.
Together, all of us share a commitment to work for peace,
and an abiding hope for our children and grandchildren to know
each other as friends in a world of peace.
President Yang, Premier Li, I am sure you will not mind if I
also use this occasion to pay tribute to the man who was my host
at lunch today. History tells us that the true test of
statesmanship is whether a leader changes his Nation for the
better and, in doing so, whether he sets an example of leadership
for the world to follow. By that test, no one can doubt that
Chairman Deng Xiaoping will be counted among the pre-eminent
statesmen of our times. THIS His ideas, his courage, and his actions
have, in the past ten years, made a profound and vivid difference
for the better in the lives of China's billion people and in
relations between China and the rest of the globe. And he has
set an example for innovative development and economic reform
that is being acknowledged by the Nations of the world. I
believe I speak for all Americans when I say Chairman Deng enjoys
our deepest respect and admiration for his role in improving
U.S.-China relations.4 Incidentally, part of the reason we
thought of having this Texas Bar-B-Que dinner, is that when
Chairman Deng visited the United States, he became an honorary
Texan. You see, not only did he visit the Houston Rodeo, but he
rode into the arena wearing a ten-gallon hat, and, I might add,
he captured the hearts of the American people, as well.
- 3 -
Not so long ago, China steered a new course. I have had the
occasion these past two days to talk to you, Mr. President, to
Premier Li, to Chairman Deng, and to General Secretary Zhao about
what China has accomplished and where China is going. We have
also discussed the future of U.S.-China relations and shared our
perspectives on still-troubled areas of the globe, such as:
Cambodia, Afghanistan, Korea, the Middle East.
I have emerged from these talks convinced that U.S.-China
relations are strong. There is also great potential for further
development. Our two Nations have a special role to play in the
world, and a special relationship. We have great
responsibilities, and also great possibilities. My
administration hopes to work with you to build this potential
into a greater reality that will help make this world a safer,
more peaceful, and more prosperous place for us all, for today
and for generations to come.
I want you all to know that China and her people will always
hold a very special place in Barbara's heart and in mine. The
American people and the Chinese people have joined in an historic
rendezvous that has become a permanent friendship grounded in
common interests and productive cooperation. So, in closing, I
would ask you to join in a toast:
To the health of President Yang; to the health of Premier
Li; to the health of Chairman Deng; to the health of General
Secretary Zhao; and to the future of U.S.-China relations, a
future filled with achievement, good fortune, and peace.
Ganbei!
draft
(Klugmann)
February 20, 1989
4:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT U.S.-HOSTED BANQUET
GREAT WALL SHERATON HOTEL
BEIJING, CHINA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1989
President Yang, Premier Li, distinguished guests:
After last night's wonderful banquet, tonight is our
opportunity to show our appreciation. Appreciation not only for
last night, but for your friendship and your contribution to
U.S.-Chinese relations.
Mr. President, I remember well your productive visit to
Washington in 1987, in your capacity as Vice Chairman of the
Central Military Commission. We discussed the prospects for a
new era of Sino-American relations -- prospects for relations
between our respective military establishments, the prospects for
international peace and security, and for the reduction of arms.
And I remember that special evening we spent floating on a boat
down the Potomac River, when you captivated us all with
reminiscences of your life in the turbulent China of half a
century ago. Come back and I guarantee you I will talk with the
weatherman about warmer weather.
Mr. Premier, I recall as well your visit to the United
States in 1985, and the chance it gave us to meet and exchange
ideas. During that trip, I know that you traveled by boat down
the Mississippi River to inspect U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
projects. And you toured Silicon Valley and Hoover Dam, and saw
the prospects for high technology cooperation which our two
- 2 -
countries can undertake for the benefit of industries and peoples
on both sides of the Pacific.
Together, all of us share a commitment to work for peace,
and an abiding hope for our children and grandchildren to know
each other as friends in a world of peace.
President Yang, Premier Li, I am sure you will not mind if I
also use this occasion to pay tribute to the man who was my host
at lunch today. History tells us that the true test of
statesmanship is whether a leader changes his Nation for the
better and, in doing so, whether he sets an example of leadership
for the world to follow. By that test, no one can doubt that
Chairman Deng Xiaoping will be counted among the pre-eminent
statesmen of our times.
His ideas, his courage, and his actions have, in the past
ten years, made a profound and vivid difference for the better in
the lives of China's billion people and in relations between
China and the rest of the globe. And he has set an example for
innovative development and economic reform that is being
acknowledged by the Nations of the world. I believe I speak for
all Americans when I say Chairman Deng enjoys our deepest respect
and admiration for his role in improving U.S.-China relations.
Incidentally, part of the reason we thought of having this
Texas Bar-B-Que dinner, is that when Chairman Deng visited the
United States, he became an honorary Texan. You see, not only
did he visit the Houston Rodeo, but he rode into the arena
wearing a ten-gallon hat, and, I might add, he captured the
hearts of the American people, as well.
- 3 -
Not so long ago, China steered a new course. I have had the
occasion these past two days to talk to you, Mr. President, to
Premier Li, to Chairman Deng, and to General Secretary Zhao about
what China has accomplished and where China is going. We have
also discussed the future of U.S.-China relations and shared our
perspectives on still-troubled areas of the globe, such as:
Cambodia, Afghanistan, Korea, the Middle East.
I have emerged from these talks convinced that U.S.-China
relations are strong. There is also great potential for further
development. Our two Nations have a special role to play in the
world, and a special relationship. We have great
responsibilities, and also great possibilities. My
administration hopes to work with you to build this potential
into a greater reality that will help make this world a safer,
more peaceful, and more prosperous place for us all, for today
and for generations to come.
I want you all to know that China and her people will always
hold a very special place in Barbara's heart and in mine. The
American people and the Chinese people have joined in an historic
rendezvous that has become a permanent friendship grounded in
common interests and productive cooperation. So, in closing, I
would ask you to join in a toast:
To the health of President Yang; to the health of Premier
Li; to the health of Chairman Deng; to the health of General
Secretary Zhao; and to the future of U.S.-China relations, a
future filled with achievement, good fortune, and peace.
Ganbei!
REMARKS: TOAST AT U.S. HOSTED BANQUET
GREAT WALL SHERATON HOTEL
BEIJING, CHINA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1989
PRESIDENT YANG, PREMIER LI, DISTINGUISHED GUESTS:
AFTER LAST NIGHT'S WONDERFUL BANQUET, TONIGHT IS OUR
OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION. APPRECIATION NOT
ONLY FOR LAST NIGHT, BUT FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND YOUR
CONTRIBUTION TO U.S.-CHINESE RELATIONS.
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MR. PRESIDENT, I REMEMBER WELL YOUR PRODUCTIVE VISIT
TO WASHINGTON IN 1987, IN YOUR CAPACITY AS VICE CHAIRMAN
OF THE CENTRAL MILITARY COMMISSION. WE DISCUSSED THE
PROSPECTS FOR A NEW ERA OF SINO-AMERICAN RELATIONS --
PROSPECTS FOR RELATIONS BETWEEN OUR RESPECTIVE MILITARY
ESTABLISHMENTS, THE PROSPECTS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND
SECURITY, AND FOR THE REDUCTION OF ARMS.
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AND I REMEMBER THAT SPECIAL EVENING WE SPENT FLOATING ON A
BOAT DOWN THE PoToMac RIVER, WHEN YOU CAPTIVATED US ALL
WITH REMINISCENCES OF YOUR LIFE IN THE TURBULENT CHINA OF
HALF A CENTURY AGO. COME BACK AND I GUARANTEE YOU I WILL
TALK WITH THE WEATHERMAN ABOUT WARMER WEATHER.
MR. PREMIER, I RECALL AS WELL YOUR VISIT TO THE
UNITED STATES IN 1985, AND THE CHANCE IT GAVE US TO MEET
AND EXCHANGE IDEAS.
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DURING THAT TRIP, I KNOW THAT YOU TRAVELED BY BOAT DOWN
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO INSPECT U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS PROJECTS. AND YOU TOURED SILICON VALLEY AND
HOOVER DAM, AND SAW THE PROSPECTS FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY
COOPERATION WHICH OUR TWO COUNTRIES CAN UNDERTAKE FOR THE
BENEFIT OF INDUSTRIES AND PEOPLES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE
PACIFIC.
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TOGETHER, ALL OF US SHARE A COMMITMENT TO WORK FOR
PEACE, AND AN ABIDING HOPE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND
GRANDCHILDREN TO KNOW EACH OTHER AS FRIENDS IN A WORLD OF
PEACE.
PRESIDENT YANG, PREMIER LI, I AM SURE YOU WILL NOT
MIND IF I ALSO USE THIS OCCASION TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE MAN
WHO WAS MY HOST AT LUNCH TODAY. HISTORY TELLS US THAT THE
TRUE TEST OF STATESMANSHIP IS WHETHER A LEADER CHANGES HIS
NATION FOR THE BETTER AND, IN DOING so, WHETHER HE SETS AN
EXAMPLE OF LEADERSHIP FOR THE WORLD TO FOLLOW.
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BY THAT TEST, NO ONE CAN DOUBT THAT CHAIRMAN DENG XIAOPING
WILL BE COUNTED AMONG THE PRE-EMINENT STATESMEN OF OUR
TIMES.
HIS IDEAS, HIS COURAGE, AND HIS ACTIONS HAVE, IN THE
PAST TEN YEARS, MADE A PROFOUND AND VIVID DIFFERENCE FOR
THE BETTER IN THE LIVES OF CHINA'S BILLION PEOPLE AND IN
RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND THE REST OF THE GLOBE. AND HE
HAS SET AN EXAMPLE FOR INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC
REFORM THAT IS BEING ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE NATIONS OF THE
WORLD.
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I BELIEVE I SPEAK FOR ALL AMERICANS WHEN I SAY CHAIRMAN
DENG ENJOYS OUR DEEPEST RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR HIS
ROLE IN IMPROVING U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS.
INCIDENTALLY, PART OF THE REASON WE THOUGHT OF HAVING
THIS TEXAS BAR-B-QUE DINNER, IS THAT WHEN CHAIRMAN DENG
VISITED THE UNITED STATES, HE BECAME AN HONORARY TEXAN.
You SEE, NOT ONLY DID HE VISIT THE HOUSTON RODEO, BUT HE
RODE INTO THE ARENA WEARING A TEN-GALLON HAT, AND, I MIGHT
ADD, HE CAPTURED THE HEARTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, AS
WELL.
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NOT SO LONG AGO, CHINA STEERED A NEW COURSE. I HAVE
HAD THE OCCASION THESE PAST TWO DAYS TO TALK TO YOU, MR.
PRESIDENT, TO PREMIER LI, TO CHAIRMAN DENG, AND TO GENERAL
SECRETARY ZHAO ABOUT WHAT CHINA HAS ACCOMPLISHED AND WHERE
CHINA IS GOING. WE HAVE ALSO DISCUSSED THE FUTURE OF
U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS AND SHARED OUR PERSPECTIVES ON
STILL-TROUBLED AREAS OF THE GLOBE, SUCH AS: CAMBODIA,
AFGHANISTAN, KOREA, THE MIDDLE EAST.
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I HAVE EMERGED FROM THESE TALKS CONVINCED THAT
U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS ARE STRONG. THERE IS ALSO GREAT
POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT. OUR TWO NATIONS HAVE A
SPECIAL ROLE TO PLAY IN THE WORLD, AND A SPECIAL
RELATIONSHIP. WE HAVE GREAT RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ALSO
GREAT POSSIBILITIES. MY ADMINISTRATION HOPES TO WORK WITH
YOU TO BUILD THIS POTENTIAL INTO A GREATER REALITY THAT
WILL HELP MAKE THIS WORLD A SAFER, MORE PEACEFUL, AND MORE
PROSPEROUS PLACE FOR US ALL, FOR TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS
TO COME.
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I WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT CHINA AND HER PEOPLE WILL
ALWAYS HOLD A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN BARBARA'S HEART AND IN
MINE. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THE CHINESE PEOPLE HAVE
JOINED IN AN HISTORIC RENDEZVOUS THAT HAS BECOME A
PERMANENT FRIENDSHIP GROUNDED IN COMMON INTERESTS AND
PRODUCTIVE COOPERATION.
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So, IN CLOSING, I WOULD ASK YOU TO JOIN IN A TOAST:
To THE HEALTH OF PRESIDENT YANG; TO THE HEALTH OF
PREMIER LI; TO THE HEALTH OF CHAIRMAN DENG; TO THE HEALTH
OF GENERAL SECRETARY ZHAO; AND TO THE FUTURE OF U.S.-CHINA
RELATIONS, A FUTURE FILLED WITH ACHIEVEMENT, GOOD FORTUNE,
AND PEACE.
GANBEI!
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