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(Klugmann)
February 16, 1989
10:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT LUNCHEON WITH CHAIRMAN DENG
FUJIAN HALL
BEIJING, CHINA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1989
Chairman Deng, other Laqpengyøumen Vengy [old friends]:
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As I look around our tables this afternoon, it is a great
pleasure for me to see many familiar faces, faces from my early
days in our Liaison Office in Beijing, and faces of those I have
met over the years here and in Washington.
In the early 1970's, few could have imagined how far our
relationship would have come by today. The remarkable growth of
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U.S.-China ties really is a tribute to the people I see before me
now. You have worked with care and clarity to overcome decades
of mistrust and division. On many occasions you have fought
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hard, as have I, for a goal which you rightly saw to be in the
best interests of world peace: friendly relations between the
United States of America and the People's Republic of China.
Honesty and frankness characterize our dialogue, as they
must when two great countries engage in the monumental task of
the last two decades: building enduring ties where virtually
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none had existed before. The personal bonds developed between
our leaders, especially those in this room, have allowed us to
withstand adversity and to find creative solutions to common
problems.
Even as there is cause for optimism, there is also no
shortage of problems in the world today, some of which have the
- 2 -
potential to affect our relations if we are not careful. I am
here today to assure you that I intend to continue on our steady
and fruitful course. I am determined to see us work together
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during the span of my Administration, so that we not only
preserve our past achievements, but break new ground. I am
counting on you, the leaders of China, to join with me in this
great task that holds such promise for the people of our two
Nations.
To the health of Chairman Deng; to the health of General
Secretary Zhao; to the health of President Yang and Premier Li;
and to the future of Sino-American friendship. Ganbei!
United States Department of State
Wishington, D.C. 20520
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:
Public Statements for the President's Trip to the
Far East
Attached is a proposed toast for the President's luncheon
with Deng Xisoping in Beijing.
Meloyn Liviting
Melvyn Levitsky
Executive Secretary
Attachment
As stated.
Toast by President Bush at Luncheon
Hosted by Chairman Deng Xiaoping
Beijing
February 26, 1989
Chairman Deng, other Laopengyoumen (old friends),
As I look around our tables this afternoon, I see many
familiar faces, faces from my early days in our Liaison Office
in Beijing and faces of those I have met over the years here
and in Washington. In the early 1970's, few could have
imagined the extent of our relationship as we enter the last
decade of this century. The phenomenal growth of US-China ties
is a tribute to those I see before me now. You have worked to
overcome decades of mistrust and misunderstanding. On many
occasions you have fought hard, as have I. for a goal which you
perceived correctly to be in the best interests of world peace:
friendly relations between the United States of America and the
People's Republic of China.
Honesty and frankness characterize our dialogue, as they
must when two great countries engage in the monumental task of
the last two decades: building enduring ties from near zero.
The personal bonds developed between our leaders, especially
those in this room, have allowed us to withstand adversity and
to find creative solutions to common problems. There is no
shortage of problems in the world today, some of which have the
potential to affect our relations if we are not careful. I am
here today to assure you that I intend to stay the course. I
am determined to see to it that US-China relations in the Bush
Administration not only preserve our past achievements, but
break new ground. I am counting on you, the leaders of China,
to join with me in this task.
Administration of Ronald Reagan, 1985 / July 24
Visit of President Li Xiannian of China
tonight to announce that the Chinese Gov-
ernment has invited Vice President Bush to
Toast at the State Dinner. July 23, 1985
China and that he has accepted this most
gracious invitation.
I don't think I can do that for every state
Such visits as yours, Mr. President, ele-
dinner, but-[laughter].
vate the relationship of the leaders of our
Well, good evening, and welcome to the
two nations, enhance our joint efforts, and
White House. Tonight it's my pleasure to
open new doors of cooperation.
return the hospitality that was extended to
President Li, by the time you return
us by President Li during our visit to China.
home you will have seen much of the
And I'm grateful to have had the opportuni-
United States and met many Americans in
ty to develop a personal relationship with
and out of government. You will have seen
him. And it's my honor, President Li, to
our industry, our people, and our land. We
greet you affectionately as lao pengyou.
Americans came here from almost every
Now, for most of those-you who don't
nation, including China, to an undeveloped
speak Chinese, that means "old friend."
land, a wilderness. We're proud of what
[Laughter]
we've accomplished. And today we're
Today when President Li and I renewed
proud to stand beside the people of China,
our friendship, he expressed his wishes for
who are striving to build a better life.
my full recovery. In fact, he told me that
By working together, we can and will
once I was totally back on my feet, a young
man like myself could expect to have a long
create a more prosperous and peaceful
world. So, let us drink a toast to that and to
and distinguished career ahead of him.
President Li and Madame Lin, his wife.
[Laughter]
President Li comes from a nation whose
people are known for their traditional re-
Note: The President spoke at 9:25 p.m. in
spect for the elders. President Li, I can
the State Dining Room at the White House.
assure you I'm doing my best to reestablish
that tradition in our own country. [Laugh-
ter]
But I learned about that and many other
United States Ambassador to Portugal
wonderful aspects of China during our visit
last year. Although our stay was brief, I did,
as the Chinese say, "look at the flowers
Nomination of Frank Shakespeare.
while riding horseback"-capturing lasting
July 24, 1985
impressions not only of the magnificence of
the culture and the land but also the bold
The President today announced his inten-
vision of those directing China's future.
tion to nominate Frank Shakespeare, of
The progress we've made is a tribute to
Connecticut, to be Ambassador to the Re-
individuals with courage and foresight, like
public of Portugal. He would succeed
President Li, on both sides of the Pacific.
Henry Allen Holmes.
The relationship we've built improves the
Mr. Shakespeare served as president of
material well-being and increases the secu-
CBS Television Services, CBS, Inc., in New
rity of our countries. Areas of disagreement
York in 1950-1969. He was named Director
exist; these should not be ignored, nor
of the United States Information Agency in
should they be permitted to inhibit us from
1969 and served there until 1973. In 1973-
acting together in these many areas of com-
1975 he was executive vice president of
monality. Historic truths determine our fun-
Westinghouse in New York. In 1975 he
damental national interests, and they con-
became president/vice chairman, RKO
tinue to draw our two peoples together.
General, Inc., in New York, and from 1981
After our meeting today, I'm happy to
to the present he has been Chairman,
say I remain confident that Chinese-Ameri-
Board for International Broadcasting.
can cooperation will grow and strengthen
He graduated from Holy Cross College
in the years ahead. Underscoring the mo-
(B.S., 1946). He has received honorary de-
mentum of our relationship, I am delighted
grees from the Colorado School of Mines
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(Klugmann)
February 21, 1989
7:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TOAST AT LUNCHEON WITH CHAIRMAN DENG
FUJIAN HALL
BEIJING, CHINA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1989
Chairman Deng, other lao pengyoumen [old friends]:
As I look around our tables this afternoon, it is a great
pleasure for me to see many familiar faces, faces from my early
days in our Liaison Office in Beijing, and faces of those I have
met over the years here and in Washington. I also think of those
who helped to get us here who are no longer with us.
In the early 1970's, few could have imagined how far our
relationship would have come by today. The remarkable growth of
U.S.-China ties really is a tribute to the people I see before me
now. You have worked with care and clarity to overcome decades
of mistrust and division. On many occasions you have fought
hard, as have I, for a goal which you rightly saw to be in the
best interests of world peace: friendly relations between the
United States of America and the People's Republic of China.
Honesty and frankness characterize our dialogue, as they
must when two great countries engage in the monumental task of
the last two decades: building enduring ties where virtually
none had existed before. The personal bonds developed between
our leaders, especially those in this room, have allowed us to
withstand adversity and to find creative solutions to common
problems.
- 2 -
Even as there is cause for optimism, there is also no
shortage of problems in the world today, some of which have the
potential to affect our relations if we are not careful. I am
here today to assure you that I intend to continue on our steady
and fruitful course. I am determined to see us work together
during the span of my Administration, so that we not only
preserve our past achievements, but break new ground. I am
counting on you, the leaders of China, to join with me in this
great task that holds such promise for the people of our two
Nations.
To the health of Chairman Deng; to the health of General
Secretary Zhao; to the health of President Yang and Premier Li;
and to the future of Sino-American friendship. Ganbei!