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1/3 LETTER
TO CLYMER WRIGHT (DRAFT)
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FROM M. DEAVER RE ATTACHED
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1982
Dear Lamar:
Please accept my apologies for the delay
in getting back to you as our travel schedule
has been quite hectic lately.
I have brought your letter to the attention
of Muffie Brandon, Social Secretary to the
White House, and Muffie was most enthusiastic
about having the Nashville Country Music
entertainers perform at the White House.
She will be in touch with you when an appro-
priate occasion arises.
I enjoyed the tennis at Howard's; wish we
could do it more often.
Sincerely,
hime
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Honorable Lamar Alexander
Governor of Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
37219
OF
THE
SEAL
STATE
30
GREAT THE ACRICULATORI COMMERC TENNISTED
State of Tennessee
1796
LAMAR ALEXANDER GOVERNOR
May 12, 1982
muffel whate Kaurar.
Mr. Mike Deaver
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike,
We certainly enjoyed our visit the other night with you and the Reagans. Chet
Atkins' appearance reminded me that it might be helpful to you and the first
family to know which of the Nashville Country Music entertainers openly and
publicly supported the President. Some of thes folks would make excellent
entertainment at the White House, and I would hope would be among the first
that you would recognize with such an honor. Since you know music so well
yourself, I won't bother to tell you anything about their talents. They are:
1. Chet Atkins--A strong Republican. If you ever organized a Country Music
event at the White House, Chet would be the person to put it together for you.
He may be the best respected person in the whole music business here.
2. Roy Acuff--The King of Country Music. Roy has always been an outspoken
Republican and was chairman of a regional committee of entertainers for the
President in the last election and campaign for him.
3. Eddy Arnold--Formerly a Democrat. He supported the President and has
supported me and others.
4. Jerry Reed--Jerry is a good Republican.
5. Ray Stevens--Ray has consistently supported Republican causes on a regular
basis. He can put on one heck of a good show with his piano and singing.
Most of the others haven't gotten very involved in politics. A few--like Tom T.
Hall and Charlie Daniels--have been pretty active supporters of Democratic causes
and especially President Carter.
I mentioned to Mrs. Reagan that she might want to invite Minnie Pearl up sometime.
Minnie loves to recite the poems of service, which she understands are also a
favorite of the President. Minnie is a delightful person.
These are just some suggestions. I hope you will include some of the Nashville
community in your entertainment plans. By listing those above, I certainly don't
mean to ignore some of the superstars like Barbara Mandrell and Dolly Parton.
Mr. Mike Deaver
Page 2
May 12, 1982
They would be great entertainers and great representatives of Tennessee. They
simply never have been very active in behalf of any candidates of either party.
Very best regards.
Sincerely,
Lawa
Lamar Alexander
LA/1p
THE WHITE HOUSE
Tenanalish
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1982
at Houads
MEMORANDUM FOR: MICHAEL DEAVER
FROM:
MUFFIE BRANDON
nuffs Brandon
SUBJECT:
ENCLOSED LETTER FROM LAMAR ALEXANDER
I would suggest that you have passed his letter on to me and that
we are most enthusiastic to have the Nashville Country Music
entertainers perform at the White House when the appropriate
occasion arises, and that I have a copy of his letter in my
personal files and we will be in touch with him as soon as we have
the appropriate occasion.
I am most grateful to receive their names and heartily endorse
having them appear at the White House.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1982
Dear Father Coughlin:
Thank you for your recent letter urging
support for a Senate bill to help free
Amerasians.
I appreciate your interest in contacting
me, and please know that your views have
been communicated to the President's policy
staff. Be assured that the concerns you
have raised will be carefully noted.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Reverend Bernard J. Coughlin, S.J.
President
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA 99258
Ce Ben Dubertein
Gonzaga University SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99258 (509) 328-4220
Office of the President
June 7, 1982
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I urge the Administration's support for Senate Bill #1698, the Denton Bill.
It is sponsored by 34 senators, and hearings are scheduled in Senator
Simpson's committee on Monday, June 14.
The bill simply gives priority to immigrants who are sons and daughters
of our G.I. soldiers. Amerasians are literally without a country. The
bill finally recognizes U.S. responsibility and helps to correct a long-
standing injustice. At Gonzaga University we have 16 Amerasian students.
The advantages of the bill are these:
1. It allows abandoned sons and daughters of Americans to
immigrate to the U.S. if they wish.
2. President Reagan's support shows his compassion.
3. There is no cost to taxpayers.
4. It assists the private sector, working with these
Amerasians, to exercise charity.
5. The bill corrects an injustice of 40 years' standing,
to which previous administrations have given little
attention.
I am sending this same letter to William Clark and Ed Meese. President
Reagan's support at the Senate committee hearings on June 14 would assure
the bill's passage. Please help.
Mr. Michael Deaver
Presidential Assistant
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
CC: James S. Munn
Father Theodore Hesburgh
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1982
Dear Ms. Puntillo:
Thank you for your recent letter urging
support for a Senate bill to help free
Amerasians.
I appreciate your interest in contacting
me, and please know that your views have
been communicated to the President's policy
staff. Be assured that the concerns you
have raised will be carefully noted.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Ms. June Puntillo
23404 Northeast Weakly Road
Camas, WA 98607
er
6-3-82
Micheal DEAVER
1600 PENNSYlVANia AVE
WASHiNgtoN, DC 20500
RE: SENATE Bill #1698
I UNdERStaNd THat you ARE CONSIDERING
A NEW Bill To HElp FREE AMERASIONS.
I want you To KNOW that My Husband
and I ARE FOR tHis Bill 100%. we
would VERY Much Like To SEE
AMERASIAN Children FREED, Please
Consider OUR LEHER AS A plea FOR
THESE ChildREN's FUTURES. witHout
THE United States most AMERASIONS
will Remain outcasts FOREVER iN tHEiR
own Countries.
SINCERELY
June Putti
X
MS JUNE PUNTILLO
23404 NE WEAKLY RD
CAMAS WA 98607
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1982
Dear Mrs. Brocker:
Thank you for your recent letter urging
support for a Senate bill to help free
Amerasians.
I appreciate your interest in contacting
me, and please know that your views have
been communicated to the President's policy
staff. Be assured that the concerns you
have raised will be carefully noted.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. Byron Brocker
19714 Northeast 91st Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
CF
June 2. 1982
Dear Mn. Deaver,
I am writing to support
Senate Bill 1698 to free the
amerasians
my husband is amerasian
but was one of the lucky
ones to be adopted and taken
out of Korea as a baby
Please free these kids
and give them the opportunity
they deserve to live in their
fathers land.
Thank you,
JundaL Brocken
19714 NE 91st St.
Vancouver, Wa. 98662
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1982
Dear Ray:
Please accept my apologies for the delay
in getting back to you.
It is my understanding that a new agreement
was drafted by Fred Fielding and sent to your
attorney on May 27. Unfortunately, your
letter and the agreement must have crossed
in the mail.
Please let me know if I can be of further
assistance.
Sincerely,
hishs
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Ray Stark
Columbia Plaza West
Burbank, California 91505
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Wonday
Mike:
yrs, sir s am on
days of this. A
new agreement WAS
drafted by 7.7 celding
and sent to Starks
attorney on may 27th
Their is why Stach
The appearent crossed
pet you the letter.
his letter in the
mail.
Junebush
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO: Jim Roselmoh
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Information
Action
JUN 14 1982
COLUMBIA PLAZA WEST
RAY STARK
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA 91505
(213) 954-2400
June and on you of call This hive Ran and up to date
plpping straft for
June 1, 1982
Mr. Michael Deaver
The White House
Washington, D,C, 20500
Bill ap u Ark hespone work note
Dear Mike:
JRS
I would appreciate an answer to my attorney's letter
to you of / April 21 in reference to the documentary
on "The Office of the First Lady".
I do not wish to proceed with the project until I
know that both Mrs. Reagan (and myself, secondarily)
are properly protected. I am enclosing another copy
of the letter in case the original has gone astray.
Best
Prey RAY STARK
RS/sw
Enclosure
RASTAR FILMS, INC.
COLUMBIA PICTURES
COLUMBIA PLAZA WEST
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA 91505
954-6000
April 21, 1982
Mr. Michael Deaver
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Further to Ray Stark's letter of April 9, 1982, I am
enclosing a revised draft of the confidentiality letter
which Ray sent to you. For your convenience, I am also
enclosing a copy of the letter which has been marked to show
the changes made to the original draft.
As Ray said in his letter, we would welcome any comments
you or your associates might have with respect to the draft
confidentiality letter.
RLR:rld
Encs.
CC: Ray Stark
1982
,
Mr. Ray Stark
Columbia Plaza West
Burbank, California 91505
Gentlemen:
This will acknowledge that you have employed me to perform
certain services, or engaged me as a consultant, in connection with
the development and possible production of a television special
tentatively entitled "THE MODERN OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY" which
will involve President and Mrs. Reagan and their family and staff.
In consideration of my employment or engagement by you or the
Public Broadcasting System ("PBS") and any compensation paid to
me in connection therewith, I hereby agree that I will not, at any
time, whether during my employment or engagement by you or PBS, or
thereafter, disclose to any third person or entity, or publish or
permit or cause to be published, any information or materials which
are made available to me concerning Nancy Reagan, President Reagan
or any members of their family, without first obtaining-Mrs. Reagan's
or your prior express written consent.
I acknowledge that by reason of my employment or engagement by
you or PBS in connection with this project information may become
available to me having a special, unique, unusual, extraordinary
and confidential nature of great and peculiar value to Mrs. Reagan
or you and that Mrs. Reagan and you could not, in an action at law,
be reasonably or adequately compensated in damages for the loss
thereof if I should disclose such information or any part thereof
to a third party without Mrs. Reagan's or your prior written consent,
or if I should publish or permit or cause to be published such
information, including, but not limited to, a fictionalization of
the information which may become available to me by reason of my
employment or engagement by you or PBS.
I hereby agree to deliver to you promptly upon the completion
of my employment or engagement by you or PBS in connection with the
project all notes, recordings, research materials, drafts and any
and all other written or recorded materials prepared by me or
furnished to me by you or the representatives of Nancy Reagan and
President Reagan. I represent, warrant and agree that I will not
retain any such materials or copies thereof for my own use or the
use of any other person or entity.
I acknowledge that my breach of any of the provisions of this
agreement will cause you and Nancy Reagan, jointly and severally,
great and irreparable injury and damage and that you and Nancy
Reagan shall each be entitled, in addition to any other remedies
you or Nancy Reagan may have at law, to the remedies of injunction,
specific performance and other equitable relief for any breach by
me of any of the provisions of this agreement. The foregoing,
Mr. Ray Stark
Page 2
, 1982
however, shall not constitute a waiver of any of the rights
or remedies, including recovery of damages, which you or
Nancy Reagan may otherwise have.
Very truly yours,
(signature)
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
(please print your name)
RAY STARK
(address)
(telephone number)
June 18, 1982
MEMO TO: Gentelmen's Tailors, Clothiers and Furnishers
J. Press, Inc.
FROM:
Michael K. Deaver
I would prefer to have the amount of $20.77 which
was credited to my account refunded to me. Please
mail to: M. K. Deaver
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Thank you.
J. Press, Inc.
262 York Street
New Haven, Conn.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20500
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Please Note! ALL CLOTHING ON ORDER AND IN THE COURSE OF
PRODUCTION NOW APPEARS ON THIS STATEMENT AS A MEMORANDUM
CHARGE. SUCH ITEMS ARE NOT PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT UNTIL FINAL
DELIVERY.
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I
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 21, 1982
Dear Mr. Henning:
Thank you for your letter concerning
Federal expenditures. I appreciate your
concern for this matter. While the spe-
cific items you raised are too numerous
for a detailed response, I want to assure
you that this Administration is making
every effort to operate in the most ef-
ficient possible manner.
Again, thank you for writing. You can
be sure that your comments have been
noted.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Robert V. Henning
330 Belmont Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207
CF
(212) 342-4900
Robert V. Henning
330 BELMONT AVENUE
BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11207
May 4, 1982
Counselor Michael Deaver
The White House
Washington, D.C.
078091
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I'm enclosing a copy of an article in the "U.S. News
and World Report", which is more than self explanatory.
As advisor and counselor to the President, this type of
abuse and the use of excesses, in the Executive Branch of
Federal Government only breaths further problems of this
type. What action is being done?, what actions have been
taken, to curtail these unnecessary fringes and the abuse
of executive previledges.
Your comments would be appreciated.
Yours very truly,
form Robert V. Henning
RVH : ac
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
destroy
June 22, 1982
TO:
WILLIAM P. CLARK
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
SUBJECT:
Re: Summit Possibilities
For your planning purposes, please do not consider
any Summit possibilities prior to the November elections.
We have allocated large blocks of time in late September
and October to ensure retention of a Republican majority
in the US Senate and the other obvious political committments.
Many thanks.
(all
CC: Secretary Haig
J. Baker
E. Meese
M. McManus
June 22. 1982
In mike bleaser
h hite House
Washington ,Le.c.
till
Dear Mike,
It was so nice I your to send
the belt buckle - I was very pleased
and most grateful. Rich and alex were
equally pleased you can he sure
I was sorry to have missed
saring you during your last visit. with
bur new 7-day schedule, In H Tuesday and
Widnesday I'm always enjoy having your
people at the and we appreciate
)
the fact that you were responsible in
the beginning!
I'thoroughly enjoyed the article
about the while House Wine you should
be very proud!
Thank you again, and we look
forward to your nept risit. Sincerely Gimy Junn
I
Thank June oncere 23, 1982
Dear Mike,
Thank you so much for your thought-
fulness in sending the "presidential" jelly
beans via our daughter.
Lee Anne and her "Aunt" Marge had a
marvelous week in Washington, D. C. They
appreciated your taking the time to see
them and the special tour of the white
House.
The years have been good to us since
those days on South Morrison---25 happy
years of marriage and two delightful
daughters.
Best wishes to you in your demanding
position.
Sincerely,
shirley Wachtel
1447 CHURCH DR
SAW Jose, CA 95118
New York
Republican
State Committee
GEORGE L. CLARK JR., Chairman
c/23/82
Dear michael
what a way to top offa a compution !
I hnow you made it hayier and
d thank you so much
duar so delighted to have the
that t still can't get the give off
President and First Rady Jisit us
my face.
Thanks for remembering a friend-A
will never forget and am always
at your service
my lest
315 STATE STREET
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210
(518) 462-2601
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 23, 1982
Dear Robin:
Thanks for sharing the up-beat article
by Dr. Walter Walker, President of
LeMoyne-Owen College. I appreciate your
thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Honorable Robin Beard
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
ROBIN BEARD
6TH DISTRICT
TENNESSEE
June 17, 1982
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
I thought you might be interested in the
recent comments of Dr. Walter Walker, President
of LeMoyne-Owen College. LeMoyne-Owen is a small
private, predominantly black college in Memphis.
Sincerely,
RB/w1
fab Robin L. Beard, M.C.
Thank
L-O chief
says cuts
don't hurt
Betsy Kelly
Pre s-Scimite stall Writer
LeMoyne-Owen College is alive
and well and flourishing in spite
of Ronald Reagan.
'We're going to look Radio
That was the message deliv-
Shack in the face, and we're go-
ered by Dr. Walter L. Walker,
ing to say, 'OK, Apple, we'll deal
president of the
with you. Our students are going
college, at his
to grab hold of that opportunity
1982 roundta-
and master it."
ble in the
Walker called LeMoyne-Owen's
school student
center. Walker
student body "strong," adding,
"Students who formerly left
annually gath-
Memphis are now enrolling at
ers together Le-
LeMoyne-Owen because they
Moyne-Owen
don't have to leave home."
supporters and
community
He recalled a conversation
leaders for a
with a student who finished
progress re- Walker
third in her class at Hamilton
port.
High School about why she plans
"Despite the national publicity
to attend LeMoyne-Owen. The
given to Ronald Reagan and his
student's brothers had attended
proposals, thus far we have not
the University of Tennessee-
been hurt by those proposals,"
Knoxville and Vanderbilt Uni-
Walker said yesterday, referring
versity, he said, and her father
to massive cuts in funding for
told her, "We can't afford to
education.
spend that much money on you,
and you can get a good education
"I have a feeling of cautious
at LeMoyne-Owen."
optimism in contrast to the pessi-
Walker said he told the stu-
mism of presidents of other col-
dent, "Your father's a wise man,
leges. We've done some very
and tell all your friends."
careful planning and made some
Tuition at the college steadily
progressive steps which will in-
has increased at a rate of $200 per
sulate us from the budget cuts."
year, he said, to the current
Walker also said "a significant
$2,300.
number" of LeMoyne-Owen's stu-
The quality of the faculty also
dents are being caught in the ad-
has increased, he said, "because
ministration's "safety net" be-
(nationally) too many Ph.D.'s are
cause they and their families
being produced." About 60 per-
have low incomes and therefore
cent of the faculty has doctor-
are unaffected by student aid
ates, he said, compared with 19
percent in 1974.
cuts.
He said LeMoyne-Owen's reli-
ance on federal institutional
funding has been steadily declin-
ing, from a high of $500,000 in
Memphis Press-Scimitar
1980 to the current $250,000. He
said he expects the school to re-
ceive no such funding by 1985.
JuNe 10, 1982
The percentage of federal dol-
lars is shrinking even more, he
said, when compared with a
growing budget for the college,
which now stands at $5 million.
Walker told the group about a
program, beginning in the 1982-
83 school year, under which all
students will be required to take
a course in computer applica-
tions.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 23, 1982
Dear Mr. Spring:
Thank you for taking the time to send
me a copy of the letter written by
Senator Jesse Helms. I have noted your
thoughtful comments and appreciate your
input.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. John W. Spring
2117 North Towner Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
2117 North Towner Street
Santa Ana, California 92706
June 11, 1982
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House Office
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I am enclosing a copy of a very important letter
which was written by Senator Jesse Helms.
Not only is the letter well-written and accurate, but
it cleary gives an objective perspective which very few
are in a position to give.
It is clear that Senator Helms understands the situation
in the South Atlantic as it relates to the Falkland Islands
and the current tragedy created by our recent policies
toward the Republic of Argentina.
His greatest concern is the negative impact this may
have on our future dealings with Central and South America.
Sincerely,
John John W. Spring h. spring
UPDATE
June 18, 1982
The current situation in Argentina is very serious.
Foreign Minister Mendes has offered to resign and the
Junta demanded the resignation of President Galtieri.
The Argentinians feel as if they were "betrayed" by
our government. This is a major concern which we must
face at this time. Despite their "surrender" on the
Falklands, they still consider the islands [Las Malvinas]
as being under their sovereignty. If we are willing
to initiate legitimate negotiations between Great
Britain and Argentina, it may help to improve our image
throughout Latin America. This can be enhanced by
assisting Argentina in any way that we can.
If we should fail to help after Argentina's defeat then
we must be willing to face similar problems elsewhere
throughout Latin America.
JWS
JESSE HELMS
NORTH CAROLINA
United States Senate
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20510
Dear Friend:
Many have written or otherwise contacted me,
as you did, about the situation in the so-called
Falkland (or Malvinas) Islands. I appreciate hearing
from so many -- both pro and con -- because I am
thereby accorded this opportunity to state my position
in greater detail than has appeared in the news media.
First of all, I should mention that no other
member of Congress has been more supportive of Prime
Minister Thatcher than I. No one has a greater pre-
disposition to support the British people than I. As
for Mrs. Thatcher, in the years prior to her becoming
Prime Minister (when she was regarded almost as persona
non grata by the U.S. State Department), she literally
operated out of my office when she came to Washington.
By the same token, I have long been apprehensive
about the U.S. foreign policy that seemed determined
to discard any hope of a coalition of non-communist
countries in Central and South America, countries
that clearly have wanted to be friendly and helpful to
the United States.
Regardless of any pretense to the contrary, there
is much at stake in this dispute that, unless we exercise
great care, could directly and destructively influence
the national interests -- indeed, the security -- of the
United States. Our primary goal in mediating a settle-
ment should be to keep the inter-American system intact.
The great danger now is that if the United States
is perceived as tilting towards Europe, rather than main-
taining a legitimate interest in our allies in the
Western Hemisphere, we could find ourselves isolated
and cut off from our neighbors. There is little question
in my mind that the Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-
speaking nations, regardless of ideological coloration,
will rally to support Argentina's claims. Nor can we
risk having our friends abandon their willingness to
defend this Hemisphere against Marxism and Communism,
because of apparent rejection by the United States.
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I knew that I would be misunderstood, and that
I would have to endure criticism, but I felt obliged
to state publicly my view that both nations should
back up and cool off. The British have little to gain
in this dispute, and a lot to lose.
I repeat: I have great affection for the British
people, and admiration for Prime Minister Thatcher, whom
I regard as a personal friend. But there are ominous
implications in seeing the British over-extend themselves
in an effort to hold on to dubious claims on islands
8,000 miles away from home. In the past 30 years, the
British have dismantled their empire under the pressures
of liberalism, surrendering vital economic and political
interests without a murmur. As a result, today the
British cannot even afford to retain the vessel H.M.S.
Invincible, which is leading their fleet. The Invincible
has been sold to Australia.
Now, let's examine the dispute between Argentina
and Great Britain: It has existed for more than 150
years. It has been under intensive negotiation for the
past 20 years. Those negotiations recently broke down
when the British Foreign Secretary, Lord Carrington,
refused to put substantive issues on the agenda. More-
over he ignored very clear signals that the Argentines
were preparing to occupy the islands. In an admission
of the failure of his policy, Lord Carrington resigned.
The fact is, however, that the British themselves
occupied the islands by force in 1833, and established
a colony on what was without question Argentine territory --
territory which had been part of Argentina even under
the Spanish. The colonization of disputed territory
is a breach of faith which cannot be justified no matter
how long ago the aggressive act occurred. Furthermore,
it invalidates the British claim that the dispute should
be settled by "self-determination" of the illegal colonists.
In addition, it must be remembered that the
occupation of the islands by the British was a violation
of the Monroe Doctrine, which had been proclaimed in 1823.
The sending of an armed armada by a European power into
the waters of the Western Hemisphere in 1982 is another
violation of the Monroe Doctrine, and a threat to the
integrity of the inter-American system. Our obligations
under the Rio Treaty antedate our obligations under the
NATO treaty, and are of equal importance to our national
interests.
At this point, it should be mentioned that Secretary
of State Haig was privy to the decisions of the British,
yet he failed to persuade them to keep hostile warships
out of the Western Hemisphere. This failure may have
grave consequences upon our relations with the rest of the
nations in the Western Hemisphere.
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Nevertheless, as often happens in disputes
between friends, neither side is wholly in the right.
The Argentine action in dispatching their military forces
to the islands must be condemned. At the same time, we
must recognize that, in doing so, President Galtieri
gave orders that no loss of British life should take place.
This policy was adhered to, even though some Argentine
military personnel were killed or wounded by British
fire. Meanwhile, it should be noted that the residents
on the islands have nothing to fear from Argentine
administration. They remain free to leave the island,
if they choose, or to stay. If they wish to leave,
transportation will be provided, and just compensation
awarded. Those who wish to stay may continue their
present activities; the Argentine government has even
offered to sell more land to the residents, which they
have been unable to obtain under British rule.
I would ask: Is it not ironic that the British
concern for the future of the island colonialists was
not matched by British concern for their fellow citizens
in Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia? In that case, the
British forced Zimbabweans to set aside free and fair
elections based upon a constitution which would have
guaranteed future rights for all. Instead, the British
imposed a weak constitution, and then allowed Marxist
terrorists to intimidate the electorate. The result is
that a Marxist-Leninist government now controls Zimbabwe,
and the guarantees of the Lancaster House agreement have
been abrogated.
I would reiterate that I am perhaps the only U.S.
Senator who has a personal relationship both with Prime
Minister Thatcher and with the Argentine government. I
have called upon the British fleet to turn around at the
half-way point, and I have called upon the Argentine
government to take their fleet back into home port.
Obviously, a negotiated settlement must include real
guarantees for the island residents. In this regard,
it must be noted that thousands of families with British
citizenship have lived in Argentina for two or three
generations, without losing their language or cultural
rights. Indeed, they have participated with distinction
in the social, agricultural, and business elites of
Argentina at the very highest level of acceptance.
The islands in dispute are an integral part of
Argentina's national consciousness, and of great strategic
and economic importance to Argentina's national integrity.
All Argentine governments of every political philosophy
have sought to get them back. The only stated concern
of the British is for the future of the British colonial-
ists living there.
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Regrettably, both countries have overreacted
to this dispute. Both face severe economic problems
at home. In each case, those problems have been
generated by the attempt to withdraw their respective
countries from the ravages of socialism. Thus both
have turned to highly dangerous and economically ruinous
military adventures as a basis for national solidarity.
We must try to be understanding of the problems of both
countries.
The only basis for settlement is one which does
not dismiss Argentina's underlying sovereignty. There
are many compromises possible on the other issues. But
it is important for the United States to realize that
a paramount United States interest lies in building
Hemispheric unity in the Americas.
The increasing Finlandization (neutralization)
of Europe, the volatility of the Middle East, the disin-
tegration and decline of Africa, and the occupation of
Asia by Marxist and Maoist governments all make it all
the more crucial to the security of our own nation to
build friendly relations with the countries of the
Americas, and to cement hemispheric unity. That is why
we must work for a peaceful resolution of this dispute.
I could have kept silent about my concerns, but
my conscience would not allow me to do and say nothing
when I see disaster lying down the road for the United
States -- indeed for the survival of freedom in the world.
The communists understand that the United States
is the key to solidarity among the non-communist nations
of Central and South America. They also understand
that if the hope of such solidarity can be destroyed, then
they will be free to confront the United States in our own
front yard.
I regret that some of my friends have not under-
stood my position. I appreciate those who have under-
stood. As I write, I have high hopes that there will be
a negotiated settlement between two friendly nations. If
that happens, only the communists will be disappointed.
I am grateful to all who have contacted me about
this matter.
Sincerely,
June Helms
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I was going to write you a long letter, but decided
not to waste any more time. You've done a disservice
to the President and your country.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 23, 1982
Dear Mr. Goldberg:
Thank you for your letter of June 11, 1982.
I appreciate your kind comments and was
glad to be of help to you.
While I am sure that it would be a pleasure
to address your organization, I am afraid
that I must decline your invitation. I do
appreciate you inviting me and wish you
success with your plans for the banquet.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
PATRICIA A. BYE
Mr. David S. Goldberg
2914 W. Olive Street
Fort Collins, CO 80502
2914 W. Olive St.
Fort Collins, Co 80521
(303) 221-2035
11 June 1982
Miss Pat Bye
c/o The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Dear Miss Bye,
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for
your quick response to my letter. It's not every day that
one receives a call from the White House, and I appreciate
your time.
I have taken your advise and written the White House
press office for the text of the President's speeches.
Those should be very helpful in my studies, as well as
reference material for many years to come.
I am involved with several public relations/journalism
clubs on the Colorado State University campus. Each spring
we combine our efforts for a joint banquet. I realize the
demand placed on your time, but I would like to extend an
invitation to you to be our guest speaker at our next
banquet. We have not yet scheduled a date, but it would most
likely be the last part of April, 1983. Please let me know
if this would be a possibility.
Again, Miss Bye, thank you for your interest and time.
If more government officials were as conscientious as
yourself, Americans would once again look upon the govern-
ment as their friend.
Sincerely yours,
David David S. S. Goldberg Holdberg
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