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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S S FOIA MARKER 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 Series: Speech File Backup Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13820 Folder ID Number: 13820-012 Folder Title: Departure of [Japanese] Prime Minister Miyazawa 7/1/92 [OA 7575] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 22 6 3 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 1, 1992 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER MIYAZAWA OF JAPAN UPON DEPARTURE The Rose Garden 4:31 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Prime Minister, to you and to the other members of the Japanese delegation, it is a real pleasure to have you back here at the White House. We've had a very successful discussion inside, one that reaffirms the importance of the strong relationship between our two nations. We discussed, of course, our global partnership. We reviewed the prospects for the meeting that we're both attending -- next week's G-7 summit in Munich. First on our agenda was our mutual commitment to global peace and prosperity. And I'm encouraged by what the Prime Minister told me about Japan's plans to stimulate economic growth. I had a chance to fill him in on ours. Both of us confirmed our desire for a strong and lasting recovery. And we also discussed the Uruguay Round and the necessity of redoubling our efforts to increase global prosperity. This will directly benefit both the people of the United States and Japan, and we both want to see a successful conclusion of that round. I also told the Prime Minister that I welcome the passage of Japan's Peace Cooperation Bill. That will allow Japan to participate actively in building a lasting peace in Cambodia and in other world trouble spots. And we agreed to cooperate on other regional threats and problems from nuclear and missile proliferation concerns in North Korea to the resolution of the POW-MIA issue with Vietnam. We talked about how at Munich we can assist in assuring the safety of nuclear power in the former Soviet Union. We reaffirmed full United States support for Japan's position on the Northern Territories. And finally, I assured the Prime Minister of the importance of Asia to the United States, of our resolve to maintain our forward military presence in the Pacific and our appreciation for Japan's host nation support. We've made progress in resolving some of the differences between us, particularly with regard to our trade relationship. Over the past six months, we've reached significant agreements to improve American industries' access to Japan's $9 billion computer market, to their $27 billion paper markets. And these agreements are very good news to the American worker. Still, I feel we have more to do. And, Mr. Prime Minister, I want to mention our continued interest and access to your markets for automobiles and auto parts, semiconductors, as well as cooperation on the super collider and striking down structural impediments to freer trade. MORE - 2 - We'll track our progress on every item identified by our action plan. And, sir, you can be assured we will do our part to improve our own competitiveness. And I've made it clear, and I'll continue to make it clear, that this administration and the American people are absolutely committed to trade that is both free and fair. Protectionism simply is not the answer. And the record is clear. Our efforts the past three years have substantially increased American exports to Japan. And I will work to support the efforts of America's private sector to create an export vision to open foreign markets that mean more American jobs. So we need to continue expanding, not closing, our trade relations. And whether it's protectionist measures in this country or in Japan, the result is the same thing. Protectionism punches a hole in a healthy economy. So I'm confident that the Prime Minister and I depart here today knowing that we do not help our respective nations by hurting each other. He stood for that principle for a long, long time in various positions that he's held in Japan. And I hope that I stand for that principle. And as important as our economic interaction is, I think it's also important for us to remember that America and Japan share three very important values: our support for the free market economic system; our love of political democracy; and our mutual interest in global peace and security. And I am optimistic that our two nations can work closely to advance and protect these values in the Pacific Rim and elsewhere across the globe. And when these values are threatened, it's critical that our two nations united. And our unity will be vital if these three key values are to survive and prosper in the new world that we see. So let me say, Mr. Prime Minister, that I believe that this new period in world affairs holds great promise for the American -Japanese relationship. And, once again, it is an honor to host you here in Washington to reaffirm our partnership, the respect and trust between our people, and to welcome you as a friend. Thank you, sir. PRIME MINISTER MIYAZAWA: Thank you very much, Mr. President, for your very kind remarks. And also thank you for giving me this low podium. (Laughter.) This is my official visit to the United States as Prime Minister first visit, really. I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak directly to the American people for whom I have profound respect. Today, I am also very pleased that, as an ally and a friend, I have had very frank and productive talks with President Bush. We will be continuing our talks in Camp David later today. But before going there, let me give you my thoughts on the following four salient issues. First, the President and I reviewed our respective relationship with Russia and other new independent states of the former Soviet Union. We agreed that it's critically important that the international community should work together to help their transition to democracy and a market economy. I am immensely grateful for the President's firm support of Japan's position on the Northern Territory Issue. President Bush MORE - 3 - made it clear such support in his talk with President Yeltsin the other day. It was a helpful and thoughtful step to let Mr. Yeltsin understand the global implications of this territorial problem. Secondly, the President and I talked about some of the important issues in the dynamic region of Asia and the Pacific including the situations in the Korean Peninsula and in Cambodia. We reaffirmed our determination to work together to enhance peace and prosperity in this region. We both recognize that the American military presence and Japanese host nation support together contribute greatly to the stability of this region at this time of change. The third point is that the President and I are pleased to see the global partnership forged both in the political and economic dimensions. Politically, it has come to have a truly global extension, ranging from Asia to Russia and East and Central Europe. In the economic area such global partnership includes cooperation in bringing the Uruguay Round to an early and successful conclusion; prevention of protectionism; promotion of international structure adjustments; environmental protection, including forest conservation and development assistance. In this connection, in the area of macroeconomic policy, the President and I shared a common view that it is essential for the moment to make sustained recovery over our two economies more certain. Taking account over a joint statement on the strategy for world growth issued in January this year, in this regard, I -- in this regard, explained to the President the efforts made up to now by Japan for ensuring sustained growth over the Japanese economy and expressed my determination that in case these measures do not bring sufficient effect, I'll examine the situation and undertake every possible means, including necessary substantial additional fiscal measures, keeping in mind the objectives set out in the new five- year economic plan of my government. The President, on his part, expressed his determination to reduce budget deficit and to raise the competitiveness of the U.S. industries. Finally, the management of the bilateral relations is indeed important. With this in mind, the President and I reviewed and confirmed that the Tokyo Declaration and this plan of action have been steadily implemented and we are committed to the further follow- ups. In this historical period of transition, I deeply admire President Bush for his bold and outstanding leadership. I have also been greatly encouraged by his sincere efforts to reduce fiscal deficit and to strengthen industrial competitiveness and to maintain the open and free world economy without succumbing to protectionist pressures. America will, no doubt, remain the world leader in the post-Cold War era. I assure you that Japan, too, will work hand in hand with the United States by assuming greater roles and responsibilities in the spirit of the global partnership between our two countries. Thank you very much. END 4:42 P.M. EDT FACT CHECK! THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1992 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: DAVID F. DEMAREST DD FROM: MIKE JOHNS lus SUBJECT: PROPOSED REMARKS TO THE PRESS AT THE DEPARTURE OF PRIME MINISTER MIYAZAWA I. SUMMARY On Wednesday, July 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the Rose Garden, you will deliver a brief press statement prior to departing for Camp David with Japanese Prime Minister Miyazawa. II. DISCUSSION Your remarks, (approximately 5 minutes / cards), focus on the importance of strong U.S. -Japanese relations, including comments on recent trade agreements, the potential for an enhanced Japanese role in world affairs, and the common values between our two nations. Johns/Bunton Draft five June 29, 1992 PRESS STATEMENT WITH PRIME MINISTER MIYAZAWA Wednesday, July 1, 1992 Rose Garden, 4:30 pm Mr. Prime Minister, and members of the Japanese delegation, it's been a pleasure to have you at the White House. The Prime Minister and I have just concluded a very successful discussion -- one that reaffirms the importance of the strong relationship between our two nations. We discussed our global partnership and we reviewed the prospects for next week's Papers/E G-7 Summit in Munich. NSC First on our agenda was our mutual commitment to global peace and prosperity. I am encouraged by what the Prime Minister told me about Japan's plans to stimulate economic growth. Both of us confirmed our desire for a strong, lasting recovery. We also discussed the Uruguay Round and the necessity to redouble our efforts to increase global prosperity. This will directly benefit both the people of the United States and Japan. I also told the Prime Minister that I welcome the passage of Japan's Cooperation Bill -- which will allow Japan to participate actively in building a lasting peace in Cambodia and other world trouble spots. And we agreed to cooperate on other regional threats and problems from nuclear and missile proliferation concerns in North Korea to the resolution of the POW/MIA issue instet with Vietnam. We talked about how, at Munich, we can assist in assuring the safety of nuclear power in the former Soviet Union. 2 I also am pleased to announce that we have made progress in resolving some of the differences between us -- particularly with regard to our trade relationship. Over the past six months, we have reached significant agreements to improve American USTR industries' access to Japan's $9 billion computer and $27 billion paper markets. These agreements are very good news to the American worker. Still, we have more to do: Mr. Prime Minister, I want to mention our continued interest in access to your markets for automobilies, auto parts, and semiconductors, as well as cooperation on the SuperCollider and striking down structural impediments to freer trade. I have made it clear -- and I will continue to make it clear -- that this administration, and the American people, are absolutely committed to trade that is both free and fair. Protectionism simply is not the answer. We need to continue expanding, not closing, our trade relations. Whether it's protectionist measures in this country or in Japan -- the result is the same: protectionism punches a hole in a healthy economy. So, I'm confident that the Prime Minister and I depart here today knowing that we do not help our respective nations by hurting each other. And as important as our economic interaction is, I think it also is important for us to remember that America and Japan share three very important values -- our support for the free-market 3 economic system; our love of political democracy; and our mutual interest in global peace and security. I am optimistic that our two nations can work closely to advance and protect these values -- in the Pacific Rim and elsewhere. When these values are threatened, it is critical that our two nations unite. Our unity will be vital if these three key values are to survive and prosper in the new world we seek. Let me say, Mr. Prime Minister, that I believe that this new period in world affairs holds great promise for the American- Japanese relationship. Once again, it's an honor to host you here in Washington, to reaffirm our partnership, and to welcome you as a friend. - # # # White House News Summary Friday, June 26, 1992 12:15 P.M. NEWS UPDATE YELTSIN VISIT/POW (Moscow/AP) -- President Yeltsin "misspoke" at last week's summit when he said American POWs from the Vietnam War may have been held in the Soviet Union, a U.S. official investigating the issue said. Wrapping up five days of meetings with Russian security and government officials to try to determine whether any American POWs are still living, former U.S. Amb. Malcolm Toon said: "My gut feeling is that there's nobody alive under Russian control." Toon said, "It is clear to me that he misspoke because we have found nobody here that will tell us that Mr. Yeltsin's information was correct based on solid information." JAPAN/MIYAZAWA VISIT (Tokyo/Reuter) -- Prime Minister Miyazawa will bring President Bush the good news that he plans measures to stimulate his country's economy and cut its trade surplus when they meet next week, Japanese officials said. "Bush will be very happy to hear that Japan is working on a sizable supplementary budget," a Japanese official said. "A pledge of economic-boosting measures from other countries will help the President with his bid for reelection." Government officials also said that Japan will reiterate that it will not give any large-scale financial aid to Russia until a territorial dispute is resolved. BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA (Reuter) -- Secretary Baker dampened speculation that the international community was about to use force to get humanitarian aid to starving civilians in Sarajevo. Baker told journalists before a meeting with Archbishop Monsengwo Pasinya of Zaire that reports from Sarajevo were very pessimistic. But he added: "The current United Nations plan calls for the provisioning of international relief pursuant to a cease-fire and pursuant to a political understanding. My understanding of that resolution is that it does not authorize the use of force." COURT DECISION/SEGREGATION (AP) -- The Supreme Court ruled that Mississippi's state-run colleges and universities are unlawfully segregated by race even though whites and blacks can attend the school of their choice. The court, in an 8-1 ruling, said Mississippi has not done enough to overcome its history of legally enforced segregation because most black students still attend educationally inferior, predominantly black schools. COURT DECISION/HOUSE SEAT (AP) -- THe Supreme Court upheld a Census Bureau decision that Massachusetts will lose a seat in the House and Washington state will gain one. The court unanimously said Massachusetts should lose the seat as a result of the 1990 census. URUGUAY ROUND (Geneva/UPI) -- The EC is to blame for blocking a successful end to the Uruguay Round of trade talks because it is unable to come up with an acceptable offer on agriculture, U.S. trade negotiator Rufus Yerxa said. Yerxa said the negotiations are in danger only because of the issue of the EC's "excessive levels of export subsidies" for farmers. PERSONAL INCOME (UPI) -- Personal income rose a modest 0.3 percent in May, outpaced by consumer spending, which went up 0.5 percent, the Commerce Department said. The May increase follows an April rise of 0.1 percent. ### To Jeanie Date Time 4:35 WHILE YOU WERE OUT M Mike of Phone X2683 Area Code Number Extension TELEPHONED X PLEASE CALL X CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL Message Japanese ??? Operator AMPAD EFFICIENCY@ 23-021 CARBONLESS 1991 dollar value exports w/ Japan USTR-ECON USTR ECON PEIE OF $ 10 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL June 26, 1992 TO: MICHAEL JOHNS FROM: TORKEL PATTERSON Pan- Should I incorporate.,4. there we points? 3 blend the Let two kun. Mike PRESS STATEMENT WITH PRIME MINISTER MIYAZAWA Prime Minister Miyazawa, I warmly welcome you to Washington. Today we reaffirmed the strong relationship between our two great nations; we discussed our Global Partnership; and we reviewed the prospects for the G+7 Summit in Munich next week. First on our agenda was and is our mutual commitment to global peace and prosperity. I am encouraged by what the Prime Minister said about Japan's plans to stimulate economic growth. Both of us confirmed our desire for a strong, lasting recovery. We discussed the Uruguay Round and the necessity to redouble our efforts to achieve a result that will increase global prosperity, directly benefiting the people of the United States and Japan. I told the Prime Minister that I welcomed the passage of Japan's Peace Cooperation Bill which will allow Japan to participate on the ground to build a lasting peace in Cambodia and other world trouble spots. We discussed regional issues: nuclear and missile proliferation concerns in North Korea; approaches to China; Japanese support for complete resolution of the POW/MIA issue with Vietnam; Cambodia; and Japan's relations with Russia. I told the Prime Minister that the United States strongly supports settlement of the Northern Territories issue between Japan and Russia and continues to advocate Japan's legal and historical claim to these islands. We reviewed the Plan of Action that we announced in Tokyo in January. We have since then reached bilateral agreements to improve competitive US industries' access to Japan' computer and 4 paper markets. We have more to do: Mr. Prime Minister I do not 2 want to recite a list of issues, but I do want to mention our continued interest in access to your markets for glass and semiconductors, as well as cooperation on the SuperCollider and the Structural Impediments or SII negotiations. As I discussed wit the PRime Minister, the United States and Japan continue to have difficulties over trade. We discussed these in a very open and objective manner. I made it clear that this Administration, and the American people, are absolutely committed to ensuring that trade is both free and fair. The record shows that our efforts over the past three years have resulted in tremendous opportunity and results for American business in Japan. By further opening markets, both of us stand to gain Closing markets stunts growth and dooms progress. In addition to discussing global economic growth, we discussed how at Munich we can assist in assuring the safety of nuclear power in the former Soviet republics. We also spoke envis briefly about our efforts to achieve our common environmental goals, and Prime Minister Miyazawa generously offered to support our forestry initiative. Six months ago, when I traveled to Japan, Prime Minister Miyazawa and I announced the Tokyo Declaration. At that time we resolved to contribute to a just, peaceful and prosperous world through global partnership. I was confident then, and I am even more confident today, that there is no more important relationship between any two countries than that between the United States of America and Japan. Mr. Prime Minister, today I 3 reaffirm our partnership, our personal friendship and the respect and trust between our two great peoples. Johns/Buntc Draft four Department PRESS STATEMENT WITH PRIME MINISTER MIYAZAWA June 26, 199 Wednesday, July 1, 1992 Rose Garden, 4:30 pm Mr. Prime Minister, and members of the Japanese delegation, Say what a pleasure it has bun to once again have you visit let me welcome you once again to the White House. The Prime Minister and I have just concluded a very per SHED successful discussion -- one that once again affirms the importance of a strong relationship Prendship between our two nations. the trued on frunchip We a leo made real progress in resolving some of the differences among us -- particularly with regard to our trade relationship. I'll be honest. The Prime Minister and I have discussed some of these differences in a very candid fashion. But we did so -- as we will continue to do so -- knowing that these differences are, in a sense, disagreements among friends. And, as friends, we are committed to resolving our differences in a spirit of civility. I say this because, when it comes to our trade red we 5 know that America and Japan are on the same ship known as the last gearatore international economy. I'm pleased to announce that American totaled over exports to Japan now total $48 billion; that makes Japan the second largest market in the world for American goods. And we need to continue expanding, not closing, our trade relations. Whether it's protectionist measures in this country 0] in Japan -- the result is the same: protectionism punches a hole 2 in a healthy economy So I'm confident that the Prime Minister and I depart here today knowing that we do not help our respective nations by hurting each other. For my part, I have made it clear that this administration, and the American people, are absolutely committed to trade that is both free and fair. Protectionism is simply not the answer. We must ensure that our trade with Japan does justice to the American worker. And, toward this objective, we have made some substantial progress since our meeting in Tokyo this past January: we have reached bilateral agreements to improve American industries' access to Japan's computer and paper markets. These are agreements will be good news to the American worker. still, we have more to do: Mr. Prime Minister I do not want We will wrk for open to recite a list of issues, but I do want to mention our Japan's continued interest in access to your markets for glass and semiconductors, as well as cooperation on the SuperCollider and striking down structural impediments to freer trade. And as important as our economic interaction is, I think it also is important for us to remember that America and Japan together share three very important values -- our support for the free-market economic system; our love of political democracy; and our mutual interest in global peace and security. I am optimistic that our two nations can work closely to advance these values -- in the Pacific Rim and elsewhere. Together, it also is important that our two nations unite when Bryan Johnson trade 546-4400 Heritage Founcation Contacts from Michael Security Ken Conboy, Asia analyst Heritage 546-4400 3 these values are threatened. Our unity is vital if these three key values are to find a secure home in the new world we seek. Toward this end, I have told the Prime Minister that I welcome the passage of Japan's Peace Cooperation Bill -- which will allow Japan to participate on the ground to build a lasting peace in Cambodia and other world trouble spots. We also agreed to cooperate on other regional threats and problems such as nuclear and missile proliferation concerns in North Korea and resolution of the POW/MIA issue with Vietnam. And, finally, I have told the Prime Minister that the United States strongly supports settlement of the Northern Territories issue between Japan and Russia, and that we continue to support Japan's legal and historical claim to these lands. Let me say, Mr. Prime Minister, that I believe that this new period in world affairs holds great promise for the American- between our courtner Japanese relationship. Once again, it's an honor to host you here in Washington, and to welcome you as a friend. / [We'll now be happy to take some questions.] # # # Jeannie- FYI. Mike Johns/Bunton Draft four June 26, 1992 PRESS STATEMENT WITH PRIME MINISTER MIYAZAWA weelp 7-1-92 Pose Garden 4:30 Mr. Prime Minister, and members of the Japanese delegation, let me welcome you once again to the White House. The Prime Minister and I have just concluded a very successful discussion one that once again affirms the importance of a strong relationship between our two nations. We also made real progress in resolving some of the differences among US particularly with regard to our trade relationship. I'll be honest. The Prime Minister and I have discussed some of these differences in a very candid fashion. But we did so sof-as as we will continue to do so knowing that these differences are, in a sense, disagreements among friends. And, as friends, we are committed to resolving our differences in a spirit of civility. I say this because, when it comes to our trade relations, we know that America and Japan are on the same ship known as the international economy. I'm pleased to announce that American exports to Japan now total $48 1 billion; that makes Japan the second largest market in the world for American goods. And we need to continue expanding, not closing, our trade relations. Whether it's protectionist measures in this country or in Japan s the result is the same: protectionism punches a hole in a healthy economy. So, I'm confident that the Prime Minister and 2 I depart here today knowing that we do not help our respective nations by hurting each other. For my part, I have made it clear that this administration, and the American people, are absolutely committed to trade that is both free and fair. Protectionism is simply not the answer. We must ensure that our trade with Japan does justice to the American worker. And, toward this objective, we have made some this past substantial progress since our meeting in Tokyo last January: we have reached bilateral agreements to improve American industries' access to Japan's computer and paper markets. These agreements are will be good news to the American worker. Still, we have more to do: Mr. Prime Minister, I do not want to recite a list of issues, but I do want to mention our continued interest in access to your markets for glass and semiconductors, as well as cooperation on the SuperCollider and striking down structural impediments to freer trade. And as important as our economic interaction is, I think it also is important for us to remember that America and Japan together share three very important values--our our support for the free-market economic system; our love of political democracy; and our mutual interest in global peace and security. I am optimistic that our two nations can work closely to advance these values 55 in the Pacific Rim and elsewhere. Together, it also is important that our two nations unite when these values are threatened. Our unity is vital if these three key values are to find a secure home in the new world we seek. 3 Toward this end, I have told the Prime Minister that I welcome the passage of Japan's Peace Cooperation Bill which will allow Japan to participate on the ground to build a lasting peace in Cambodia and other world trouble spots. We also agreed to cooperate on other regional threats and problems such as nuclear and missile proliferation concerns in North Korea and resolution of the POW/MIA issue with Vietnam. And, finally, I have told the Prime Minister that the United States strongly supports settlement of the Northern Territories issue between Japan and Russia, and that we continue to support Japan's legal and historical claim to these lands. Let me say, Mr. Prime Minister, that I believe that this new period in world affairs holds great promise for the American- Japanese relationship. Once again, it's an honor to host you here in Washington, and to welcome you as a friend. We'll now be happy to take some questions. # # # Polame file as of 6/25/92 10:00 am THE OFFICIAL WORKING VISIT TO WASHINGTON, D.C. OF DRAFT HIS EXCELLENCY DRAFT KIICHI MIYAZAWA PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN JUNE 30 TO JULY 2, 1992 SUMMARY SCHEDULE TUESDAY JUNE 30 3:05 pm- Greeted by Assistant Chief of Protocol Smith, 3:10 pm Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. 3:10 pm- United States Presidential Helicopters to Pentagon 3:20 pm Helicopter Pad, Arlington, Virginia. 3:20 pm- Greeted by Chief of Protocol Weinmann, Pentagon 3:25 pm Helicopter Pad. 3:35 pm Arrive Blair House. DRAFT -6- SUMMARY SCHEDULE TUESDAY JUNE 30 (Continued) 6:00 pm- Wreath Laying Ceremony, Tomb of the Unknown 6:30 pm Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. 7:15 pm Dinner offered by Ambassador Kuriyama in honor of Prime Minister Miyazawa, Ambassador's Residence. Overnight: Blair House. -7- SUMMARY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY JULY 1 Private Breakfast, Blair House. Private Meetings, Blair House. Private Lunch, Blair House. 1:30 pm Meeting with Senator Dole and Senator Mitchell, 2:00 pm Capitol Hill. 2:00 pm- Meeting with Speaker of the House Foley, Capitol 2:30 pm Hill. 3:25 pm- Greeted by Chief of Protocol Weinmann, West Lobby 3:30 pm The White House. 3:30 pm- Photo Opportunity with President Bush, Oval Office, 3:35 pm The White House. 3:35 pm- Expanded Meeting with President Bush, Cabinet Room, 4:30 pm The White House. Bi-lat Amb. Amacros 4:30 pm- Departure Statements, South Lawn, The White Zellich VP 4:45 pm House. Rose Garden - POTIS/ I.M. POTUS J.M. - NOTETALLERS (GEN.) A- INTERP Translation: I think PM remale in Eng. of have translator present in case -TORKELL- -8- SUMMARY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY JULY 1 (Continued) impormae 5:15 pm- Dinner offered by President Bush, Camp David. 7:10 pm 7:45 pm- Attend concert of Luciano Pavoratti, Capitol Center, : pm Landover, Maryland. mut FIOTUS TBD pm Arrive Blair House. Depart / WH Overnight: Blair House. -9- SUMMARY SCHEDULE THURSDAY JULY 2 8:00 am- Breakfast offered by Vice President Quayle, Vice 9:00 am President's Residence. 9:15 am- Private Meetings, Blair House. 11:45 am 12:00 pm- Lunch with Members of the National Press Club, 2:00 pm National Press Club. 2:15 pm- TV interview with ABC News, National Press Club. 2:45 pm 3:00 pm- Meeting with Chairman of the Board Graham of the 3:30 pm Washington Post, Chairman's Office, The Washington Post Building. 5:00 pm- Joint Press Interview, Madison Hotel. 5:30 pm 5:40 pm- Meeting with Secretary Cheney, Blair House. 6:10 pm 7:00 pm- Private Dinner, Blair House. 8:15 pm 8:15 pm- Bid Farewell to Blair House Staff, Blair House. 8:20 pm : -10- : SUMMARY SCHEDULE THURSDAY JULY 2 (Continued) 8:30 pm- Farewell Ceremony with Chief of Protocol Weinmann 8:35 pm and Farewell Committee, Pentagon Helicopter Pad, Arlington, Virginia. 8:35 pm- United States Presidential Helicopters to Andrews 8:45 pm Air Force Base, Maryland. 8:50 pm Depart Andrews Air Force Base en route London, England via special Japanese flight. -11- 24 five TDie 12 TP- department state 3.5 min Chris calayst Any. for G.7 minit depart 4 camp for 1-1 for change fodow Q/A Jp this aft. - tonight L how 10n As Dad Tork- will carl Nike forday to tack GT Bill meet in Cab for / hr- Mading Obstoner /what we have in common 3:30 Im WEDNESDAY Daily Record MAY 27, 1992 MORRIS COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER VOL. 5 NO. 185 25 CENTS OPINION Japan isn't the new Evil Empire residents. threaten the Pacific rim. For the past four decades, the central purpose of American foreign policy could THOMAS H. This vast economic interaction, and the Rather than antagonizing American- Morris County and New Jersey KEAN potential for it to grow even further, is one Japanese relations through rash rhetoric not have been more clear: to contain the geopolitical and military expansion of the have a lot to gain from Japan, of the key reasons that America and and protectionist threats, American politi- OPINION SHAPER Japan need to focus on strengthening their cians should seek two other objectives: Soviet Union. and vice versa. relations in the years to come. We should seek to find and develop During the Cold War, Americans rightly Japan's importance to America is also common ground with Japan on areas of saw in the Soviet Union a threatening re- evident in other areas. Unlike the Soviet mutual interest, especially defense and gime that often sought advancement at Union during the Cold War, Japan shares foreign policy. the expense of American interests. Com- more than he needs to for many consumer many global interests with America. Both Americans should not view Japan in munism was seen by many Americans as a clear threat to democratic capitalism, goods. Both societies have a self-interest nations owe their success to democracy an adversarial role; rather, we should seek and steps were taken to ensure that it did are not insurmountable; they often are ex- in lowering these trade barriers. and capitalism, and both nations have an to learn what we can from Japanese eco- acerbated by finger-pointing politicians on Still, despite Japanese protectionism in interest in seeing these values flourish nomic success. Some Japanese practices, not prevail. It is somewhat understandable, then, both sides of the Pacific. Furthermore, be- some economic sectors, Japan continues worldwide. especially the cooperative interaction be- that many politicians approach American yond the trade debate, America and Japan to be a lucrative market for American As Japan's geopolitical influence grows, tween Japanese suppliers and producers, products. Last year America exported an opportunity emerges for Washington would be worthwhile if implemented in relations with Tokyo with a similar de- share many common values and interests gree of trepidation and determination. that make us logical allies, not enemies. more goods to Japan than any other na- and Tokyo to work closely in crafting con- America. Japan, after all, represents a major global Japanese protectionism, of course, re- tion except that of our largest trading structive foreign policies in support of Like any two economic competitors, economic force that continues to grow at mains the central area of concern in partner, Canada. New Jersey companies economic and political freedom. These America and Japan will continue to have American-Japanese relations. America exported $732 million in goods to Japan in values, in turn, should make the world a frictions in their economic interaction and impressive, nearly staggering, levels. To many Americans, this economic success should expect free and fair trade from all 1991. safer and more prosperous place. possibly in other areas. But this friction threatens our own economic stature. Re- countries of the world. But the costs of Of particular note to Morris County, our Washington and Tokyo also have a mu- should not overshadow the fact that Japan protectionism are not one-way. Both na- state accounted for $263 million in chemi- tual interest in ensuring Japan's security is not the enemy. It is, rather, a potentially markably, some now view Japan as noth- ing short of the new evil empire. tions are hurt by these practices. Because cal and allied exports to Japan in 1990, the is not threatened by regional military valued friend. However, it is all too costly to blame all of Japanese protectionism in key econom- most recent year for which we have that powers, such as North Korea or China. Of our economic problems on the Japanese. ic sectors like automobiles, America, obvi- data. particular concern is the pariah nation of THOMAS H. KEAN is president of Drew ously, loses a valuable export market. Meanwhile, Japanese companies like Kim II-Sung in North Korea, widely This is wrong and dangerous, and it would University in Madison and former gover- be unfortunate if America and Japan But protectionism also hurts the Japa- Sony and Sharp are among the 1,200 for- viewed to possess nuclear weapons capa- nor of New Jersey. Opinion Shapers ap- drifted toward an economic Cold War. The nese consumer, who, unable to purchase eign firms that do business in New Jersey bility. Together, America and Japan must pear each Wednesday. areas of friction between the two nations many American consumer products, pays and provide more than 120,000 jobs for our work to ensure that such autocrats do not