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February 17, 1989
5:30 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
FEBRUARY 27, 1989
It is an honor and a pleasure to visit with you today.
Barbara and I just wish we had more time to spend with all of
you. ( (But we've got to catch our plane and get home to take the
dog out
so I won't be long.) )
On behalf of the American people I want to thank the
Americans who are here, and those who could not be here, for the
job you're doing and the sacrifices you're making so far from
home, your families, and your friends.
To the Koreans here today, I want to thank you for the new
friendships you offer, and the absolutely wonderful welcome
you've given us.
I came to Korea today, on my first presidential trip outside
of North America, to reaffirm our alliance with the Republic of
Korea, which is vital to the security, political, and economic
interests of the United States.
Earlier today I visited with President Roh at the Blue
House, and then spoke to the National Assembly. All of our talks
have been marked by a spirit of friendship and cooperation. I
told the President and the members of the National Assembly that
the United States will remain a faithful friend and a dependable
ally in the years ahead.
The United States will continue to stand with Korea against
outside aggressors. We will continue to support Korea's
democratic processes and diplomatic initiatives. And let me just
say that as a former Ambassador, I respect the job our diplomats
are doing in helping to shape and carry out our foreign policy.
We will continue to work with Korea to nurture more open
markets, appropriate exchange rates, and greater economic growth.
The American business community is well represented here today,
and your efforts are vital to our future competitiveness.
America's commitment to the Republic of Korea is
demonstrated, in large part, by the presence of all of you. To
the men and women of America's armed forces in particular: you
can take great pride in the contribution you're making to
preserving peace, security, and freedom in this important part of
the world.
I've been to the DMZ. Believe me, I know what you face
day-by-day. And as your Commander-in-Chief, I salute you.
In the first several weeks since my inauguration, you may
have heard that I have been emphasizing the importance of public
service. There is no higher calling than to serve your country.
In assembling my new Administration I have tried to attract
honorable men and women who share my conviction that a public
office is a public trust.
Well, many of you are public servants. You may be a long
way from home but your willingness and dedication to serve do not
go unnoticed. I appreciate your work. Our government
appreciates your work. And the American people appreciate your
work.
Being here has given us a renewed energy and a renewed
commitment to work with the Republic of Korea to build a new era
of peace and prosperity.
Thank you for everything you do.
####
(McIntyre)
February 15, 1989
5:30 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
FEBRUARY 27, 1989
It is an honor and a pleasure to visit with you today.
Barbara and I just wish we had more time to spend with all of
you. ( (But we've got to catch our plane and get home to take the
dog out
so I won't be long.))
On behalf of the American people I want to thank the
Americans who are here, and those who could not be here, for the
job you're doing and the sacrifices you're making to be so far
from home, your families, and your friends.
To the Koreans here today, I want to thank you for the new
friendships you offer, and the absolutely wonderful welcome
you've given us.
I came to Korea today, in my first presidential trip outside
of North America, to reaffirm our alliance with the Republic of
Korea, which is vital to the security, political, and economic
interests of the United States.
Earlier today I visited with President Roh at the Blue
House, and then spoke to the National Assembly. All of our talks
have been marked by a spirit of friendship and cooperation. I
told the President and the members of the National Assembly that
the United States will remain a faithful friend and a dependable
ally in the years ahead.
The United States will continue to stand with Korea against
outside aggressors. We will continue to support Korea's
democratic processes and diplomatic initiatives. And let me
just say that as a former Ambassador, I respect the job our
diplomats are doing in helping to shape and carry out our foreign
policy.
We will continue to work with Korea to nurture more open
Am
markets and greater economic growth. The American business
community is well represented here today, and your efforts are
vital to our future competitiveness.
America's commitment to the Republic of Korea is
demonstrated, in large part, by the presence of all of you. To
the men and women of America's armed forces, you can take great
pride in the contribution you're making to preserving peace on
the Korean Peninsula.
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I've been to the DMZ. Believe me, I know what you face
Reuters
day-by-day. And as your Commander-in-Chief, I salute you.
4-25-82
In the first several weeks since my inauguration, you may
have heard that I have been emphasizing the importance of public
service. There is no higher calling than to serve your country.
In assembling my new Administration I have tried to hire
honorable men and women who share my conviction that a public
office is a public trust.
Well, many of you are public servants. You may be a long
way from home but your willingness and dedication to serve do not
go unnoticed. I appreciate your work. Our government
appreciates your work. And the American people appreciate your
work.
Being here has given us a renewed energy and a renewed
commitment to work with the Republic of Korea to build a new era
of peace and prosperity.
Thank you for everything you do.
####
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6TH STORY of Level 1 printed in FULL format.
Copyright (c) 1982 Reuters Ltd.
April 25, 1982, Sunday, AM cycle
SECTION: International News
LENGTH: 360 words
BYLINE: By James Foley
DATELINE: SEOUL
KEYWORD: Bush
BODY:
Vice President George Bush today visited U.S. troops near the tense Korean
demilitarized zone ( DMZ) and told South Korean officials Washington would
continue to work in close harmony with the Seoul administration.
The vice president, the most senior Reagan administration official to visit
South Korea, told a dinner in Seoul: "Koreans and Americans have a stake in the
future and we'll work together as we have in the past."
Mr. Bush, who is on the second leg of a five-nation Pacific tour, went to the
DMZ, where a million troops are lined up, and talked with armed American
soldiers before they began a patrol in the southern half OF the zone.
He later peered through binoculars at North Korean guards and propaganda
loudspeakers on the other side of the narrow demilitarized zone.
Last Wednesday heavy firing broke out across the DMZ and North Korea later
charged that South Korean Forces kept up sporadic Firing over a period of two
days, a charge denied by the Seoul Defense Ministry.
Mr Bush begins talks tomorrow with South Korean leaders, including President
Chun Doo Hwan.
The two leaders will discuss the security situation in the Korean peninsula,
where the United States maintains 40,000 troops in the south to ward off any
military adventure by Communist North Korea.
Relations between the Chun and Reagan administrations got off to a good start
when the South Korean president was the First head of state to visit Washington
after Mr Reagan's inauguration. But anti-American feelings are simmering in
South Korean universities because of U.S. support OF the Former army strongman.
Recent anti-American actions included the fire bombing of the U.S. cultural
center in the southern port of Pusan and the burning of an American Flag on a
campus.
Diplomatic sources said Mr. Bush would meet with church leaders, some of whom
are critical of President Chun, during his three-day visit here.
From Seoul, Mr Bush goes to Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. There has
been speculation he might extend his trip to go to China to discuss
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MCINTYRE/JIM
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Remarks to Official American Community in Seoul
As a fellow public servant, and on behalf of the American
people, I thank all those serving in Korea today. You play an
essential role in managing a complex, vital bilateral
relationship.
To the members of the U.S. armed forces here today, and those
who were unable to leave their posts, I recognize and applaud
your sacrifices. You serve far from home to safeguard freedom.
As your commander-in-chief, I salute you.
America's commitment to Korean security is demonstrated most
firmly by the presence of the American servicemen and women
stationed here. You, and those who preceded you, can take pride
in the contribution you have made to preserving peace on the
Korean Peninsula for 35 years.
As a twice former Ambassador, I understand and respect the
skills and achievements of our nation's diplomats. National
security depends on both the wise use of military resources and
skillful diplomacy. We depend on you in shaping our foreign
policy and in carrying it out.
I also depend on and thank you for all the hard work you have
put into making my visit here today a success.
I understand that the U.S. business community is well
represented here today. Your work is vital to American
competitiveness. Our workers depend on you to open new markets
in this part of world. This Administration is opposed to
protectionism and is pledged to work for freer trade and
investment worldwide.
As I look over this crowd, I see many family members here as
well. I want to thank you for coming. Your presence in Korea
adds a human dimension to the American commitment here. With
due respect to Hollywood, through you the Korean people are
allowed to see Americans as we really are.
To the Koreans here today, I want to thank you for your
assistance and advice and for the new friendships you offer.
(If site is K-16 Air Base) It is appropriate that I address
this joint group of Americans and Koreans at this joint
Korean-American air base.
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Remarks to Official American Community in Seoul
o
As a fellow public servant, and on behalf of the American
people, I thank all those serving in Korea today. You play an
essential role in managing a complex, vital bilateral
relationship.
To the members of the U.S. armed forces here today, and those
who were unable to leave their posts, I recognize and applaud
your sacrifices. You serve far from home to safeguard freedom.
As your commander-in-chief, I salute you.
O
America's commitment to Korean security is demonstrated most
firmly by the presence of the American servicemen and women
stationed here. You, and those who preceded you, can take pride
in the contribution you have made to preserving peace on the
Korean Peninsula for 35 years.
As a twice former Ambassador, I understand and respect the
skills and achievements of our nation's diplomats. National
security depends on both the wise use of military resources and
skillful diplomacy. We depend on you in shaping our foreign
policy and in carrying it out.
O
I also depend on and thank you for all the hard work you have
put into making my visit here today a success.
I understand that the U.S. business community is well
represented here today. Your work is vital to American
competitiveness. Our workers depend on you to open new markets
in this part of world. This Administration is opposed to
protectionism and is pledged to work for freer trade and
investment worldwide.
As I look over this crowd, I see many family members here as
well. I want to thank you for coming. Your presence in Korea
adds a human dimension to the American commitment here. With
due respect to Hollywood, through you the Korean people are
allowed to see Americans as we really are.
To the Koreans here today, I want to thank you for your
assistance and advice and for the new friendships you offer.
(If site is K-16 Air Base) It is appropriate that I address
this joint group of Americans and Koreans at this joint
Korean-American air base.
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Embassy
Koua
Speech at Yongsan
General Menetrey, General Chong, officers, enlisted men and
women, distinguished civilians:
It is a pleasure and honor to visit with you. On behalf of the
American people I want to thank the Americans here today, and those
who could not be here, for the sacrifices you are making. You are
serving far from home, family and old friends, to safeguard
freedom. To the Koreans here today, I want to thank you for the new
friendships you offer.
I came to Korea today, in my first presidential trip outside
North America, to reaffirm our alliance with the Republic of Korea.
This area of the world is vital for U.S. security, political and
economic interests.
I visited with President Roh Tae Woo at the Blue House and spoke
to the National Assembly. I told the President and the Assemblymen
and women of our continuing security commitment, and of our support
for Korea's democratic processes and diplomatic initiatives. I also
spoke of the need to nurture free markets.
America's commitment to Korean security is demonstrated most
firmly by your presence here. You, and those who proceeded you, can
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take pride in the role you have played. Americans and Koreans have
shed blood together fighting to preserve freedom.
As a fruit of Korea's freedom to determine its own destiny, this
country is undergoing rapid political, social and economic changes.
Not the least of these has been the change to a multi-party
democracy.
As a former legislator, I know from first-hand experience that
democracy is not always neat and tidy. But I also know that there
is no better system of government than democracy. Nor is there any
better foundation for good relations between nations. Korean-
American relations are most sound when, like today, our governments
are both based upon the freely expressed will of our peoples.
You serve in Korea at a challenging time. Even as you stand
shoulder-to-shoulder with our Korean allies to preserve this
country's hard-won freedom, prosperity and democracy, some of those
whom you help protect misunderstand why you are here. A tiny
minority of critics even resorts to violence. But I know that most
Koreans remember and appreciate your sacrifices. And, America
certainly remembers. As your commander-in-chief, I salute you.
Thank you.
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