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This is not a textual record. This is used as an
administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential
Library Staff.
Record Group/Collection:
George H.W. Bush Presidential Records
Collection/Office of Origin:
Speechwriting, White House Office of
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Speech File Backup Files
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Chron File, 1989-1993
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13766
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13766-010
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Moscow Departure 8/1/91 [OA 8312]
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(Lange/Simon)
July 26, 1991
12:30 P.M.
[DEPARTURE.DOC]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
DEPARTURE, MOSCOW SUMMIT
HALL OF ST. GEORGE, THE KREMLIN
AUGUST 1, 1991
[TIME]
I leave the Soviet Union grateful for your kindness, and
encouraged by our progress.
We've worked to build a new basis for prosperity -- and new
hope for peace and stability. We've discussed ways to encourage
economic cooperation, and share expertise and advice. We've
sought a framework for shared efforts toward peace in the Middle
East.
We've sought ways to curb the proliferation of weapons of
mass destruction, and to encourage environmental stewardship.
And we've signed an historic START treaty that will help the
world breathe a little easier.
But more fundamentally, after decades of ideology that
cruelly divided us, I hope we've confirmed more of the shared
values that unite us. Compared to the dark days of the Cold War,
we have less in the way of differences than ever -- and more
reason for hope.
My optimism about the future of this great land stems from
the strength of its leadership -- that of President Gorbachev,
and many others. But more fundamentally, I find faith in the
future of the Soviet Union, because I believe deeply in the power
of its people.
That's why, along with your leadership, I've met with
business people, leaders of the Republics, and reformers at all
levels. In spite of the vast array of challenges before you, a
deep undercurrent of enduring optimism runs here. The forces of
reform -- the drive toward democratization, political pluralism
and market economics -- all offer real hope for lasting
prosperity.
In my country, those who struggled for their own kind of
reform two hundred years ago began our Constitution with the
words, "We the people. " Words we Americans still admire.
And while the Soviet Union will forge its own future in its
own way, this we hold in common: We seek to unleash the energy
and ambition of the individual in the service of a greater good.
We believe that while men may, for a time, be intimidated by
force, mankind finds inspiration in freedom.
The great Leo Tolstoi once wrote, "The strongest of all
warriors are these two: Time, and Patience."
We have both -- matched by a determination that our two
nations, once feared as the strongest of warriors, now become the
firmest of friends.
Thank you all for your many kindnesses.
May God bless the Union of Sovereign Soviet Republics.
# # #
(Lange/Simon)
July 24, 1991
5:00 P.M.
[SUMDEP.DOC]
OUTLINE FOR REMARKS:
DEPARTURE, MOSCOW SUMMIT
HALL 88 ST, GEORGE KREMLIN
I. Great progress made:
Signed START
Discussed investment, technical assistance -- economic
cooperation, expertise and advice
Framework for shared efforts toward peace in Middle East
II. But more fundamentally, confirmed shared values:
Compared to the dark days of the Cold War, less in the way
of differences than ever -- and real excitement about
what is yet to be
Met with leaders, business people, reformers at all levels
Believe the drive toward democratization, political
pluralism is irreversible
III. Determined to help the Union of Sovereign Soviet Republics
succeed and prosper
IV. "We the people" was an inclusive phrase, and meant to be --
now, more than ever, it takes on a global sense