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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Collection: Baker, Howard H. Jr: Files
Folder Title: Domenici/Whitehead Meeting
04/21/1988
Box: 2
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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files
Archivist: kdb
OA/Box:
Box 2
FOIA ID: F1997-066/6, D. Cohen
File Folder: Domenici/Whitehead Meeting 04/21/1988
Date: 08/04/2004
DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
& TYPE
1. memcon (3579)
re 4/21/88 conversation between Chief of Staff, Sen. Domenici, and
4/21/88
B1
Deputy Secretary of State Whitehead, 2p
R 5/24/11 F97-066/6 #5
2. attachment
from PVD, 1p
4/20/88
B1
R
1
/
#
RESTRICTIONS
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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files
Archivist: kdb
OA/Box:
Box 2
FOIA ID: F1997-066/6, D. Cohen
File Folder: Domenici/Whitehead Meeting 04/21/1988
Date: 08/04/2004
DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
& TYPE
1. memcon (3579)
re 4/21/88 conversation between Chief of Staff, Sen. Domenici, and
4/21/88
B1
Deputy Secretary of State Whitehead, 2p
2. attachment
from PVD, 1p
4/20/88
B1
RESTRICTIONS
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA].
B-2 Release could disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA].
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA].
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA].
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA].
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA].
B-7a Release could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings [(b)(7)(A) of the FOIA].
B-7b Release would deprive an individual of the right to a fair trial or impartial adjudication [(b)(7)(B) of the FOIA]
B-7c Release could reasonably be expected to cause unwarranted invasion or privacy [(b)(7)(C) of the FOIA].
B-7d Release could reasonably be expected to disclose the identity of a confidential source [(b)(7)(D) of the FOIA].
B-7e Release would disclose techniques or procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions or would disclose guidelines which could reasonably be
expected to risk circumvention of the law [(b)(7)(E) of the FOIA].
B-7f Release could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual [(b)(7)(F) of the FOIA].
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA].
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA].
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
UNCLASSIFIED W/
CONFIDENTIAL ATTACHMENT
3579
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
May 12, 1988
MEMORANDUM FOR JOHN TUCK
FROM:
PAUL SCHOTT STEVENS
Rofn
SUBJECT:
Memorandum of Conversation of the Chief of Staff
with Senator Domenici and Deputy Secretary
Whitehead of April 21, 1988
Jim Kelly was the fourth attendee at subject meeting. His
Memorandum of Conversation is at Tab A.
Attachment:
Tab A
MEMCON
UNCLASSIFIED w/
CONFIDENTIAL ATTACHMENT
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
April 21, 1988
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Conversation Between Chief of Staff, Senator Pete
Domenici, and Deputy Secretary of State John Whitehead
on 21 April 1988, 10:45-11:10 a.m.
Senator Domenici had requested the meeting. He presented a
broad-based concept of a program in which the United States would
lead an international effort to provide economic assistance and,
in particular, entrepreneurial leadership as incentives to third
world countries, with the Philippines as a model situation. It
was apparent that Senator Domenici had considerable personal
interest in this program.
Senator Domenici began by pointing out that he believed the
historic accomplishment of America was to provide the incentive
of a well-oiled economic machine for other countries to use. By
doing so, they have unlocked enormous benefits for themselves.
Accordingly, he felt that a program would be appropriate that
could be dedicated for the use of budding and failing democra-
cies. A good beginning country would be the Philippines. The
Senator referred to meetings on the Philippines that Secretary
Shultz had recently held with seven members of Congress. Senator
Domenici stressed that his suggestion was not the same as the
"Mini-Marshall Plan." He said his plan should be called a Shultz
Plan or a Reagan Plan. He pointed out that the plan outlined at
the Shultz meeting was a "monstrous program." Senator Baker
remarked that this must have been what Lee Kuan Yew was referring
to when he indicated in conversation that Singapore was interest-
ed in participating, but perhaps not at the Department of State's
suggested levels.
Senator Domenici mentioned the importance of carrying this out
with a Congressional Board of Directors. He stressed the impor-
tance of keeping this effort bipartisan and he distinguished it
from previous efforts in third world development, which lacked
the entrepreneurial concept which he considered to be vital.
Senator Domenici continued that he felt there was a particular
opportunity for President Reagan to introduce the plan before he
leaves the White House. He suggested there be a US/German/
Japanese summit called together on a preplanned basis. This
summit would identify, publicize and jointly launch this Reagan
Plan, whose first beneficiary would be the Republic of the
Philippines. The Senator then presented a paper, which is
attached at Tab A.
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Secretary Whitehead then reviewed the program that he and Secre-
tary Shultz had introduced to Members of Congress. It would be a
major development program for the Republic of the Philippines, a
$10 billion program. One billion would be from government and
one billion would be from the private sector for each of five
successive years. He spelled out a breakdown of $300 million
from the U.S. (above existing levels), $300 million from Japan,
$200 million from other European countries, and $200 million from
other Pacific Asian countries as the governmental shares. In
response to Senator Baker's question, he gave an upbeat prognosis
for President Aquino.
Senator Baker expressed pleasure that the Senator's proposal and
the State Department's proposal were in reasonable conjunction.
He noted that Secretary Shultz had not yet discussed his plans
with the President, and suggested that the next step would be a
presentation to President Reagan. In considering alternative
means of presenting a plan to other foreign leaders, it was
suggested that the Economic Summit might be the best place.
Senator Baker indicated the need to work up something, possibly a
Presidential speech, in advance of the Economic Summit, or
whichever forum would introduce this idea.
Senator Domenici said, as evidence of bipartisanship, that
despite three meetings with Members of Congress, none had found
it necessary to talk to reporters about the plan. The Senator
also said that he had discussed the idea with the Vice President,
who seemed "thrilled."
Secretary Whitehead outlined the need for ground work within the
Administration, and mentioned the need to appoint some individual
to play a key role in working the plan with other countries.
Senator Dan Evans and former Ambassador Sol Linowitz were names
that were mentioned as possible leaders.
In concluding the meeting, Senator Baker indicated that he
believed that this was a great idea, and that the next move was
to look for a signal from the Department of State in terms of a
briefing of the President some two to three weeks off. He noted
it would be useful if President Reagan worked this initiative to
keep it bipartisan and out of the campaign. Senator Baker felt
the plan was something that the President might respond to very
favorably.
The meeting concluded.
Prepared by:
James A. Kelly
Jan
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY ABROAD: THE SECOND PHASE
As the Administration enters its final months, one of our
most noble accomplishments abroad - -the trend toward democracy--
is at risk. From Latin America to the Philippines, most
emerging democracies are strangled by a common failure to move
beyond free elections to strong economies.
In the past the United States, by itself, could revive a
major foreign economy that was determined to succeed. We proved
that in Western Europe and East Asia after World War II. Today,
those that we helped then are capable and ready to help other
fragile democracies as we helped them forty years ago.
Two elements are needed to revive the success of the
Marshall Plan in selected target countries: American leadership
of a common Free World effort; and determination by leaders of
the new democracies to promote equitable growth based on private
sector entrepreneurs.
The amount of aid and debt relief provided to a new
democracy is not the critical issue. The quality and flexibility
of the common aid and the determination of the country helped is
critical. Our limited success in Central America proves this.
While a multiyear multibillion dollar commitment to an
individual democracy by the U.S., Japan, and Germany, for
example, is necessary, it is not sufficient. The aid, debt
relief, and investment would not be entitlements. They would be
contingent on cooperation by those we are trying to help.
To do this effectively, designation of a single individual
to oversee the common effort is essential. That person, not
necessarily an American, would: a) work with the government and
private sector of the receiving nation, b) report back to the
leadership of the donor countries, and c) be committed to an
effort to help entrepreneur-led growth that would bear little
resemblance to traditional foreign aid.
There are ample signs that our people would welcome a
limited, clearly focused effort to help these new democracies.
The burden would have to be shared, particularly by Japan and
Germany. All that is required is a clear focus, an emerging
democracy viewed with sympathy by the people of all three major
Free World mature democracies.
A summit invitation later this year by President Reagan to
the Prime Minister of Japan and the Chancellor of the Federal
Republic of German could result in rapid implementation of this
initiative. The beleaguered Philippine people are an obvious
initial target, if the Government and private sector clearly
commit themselves to doing their utmost to succeed.
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