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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Matlock, Jack F.: Files Folder Title: Matlock Chron January 1985 (4) Box: 8 To see more digitized collections visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected] Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing National Archives Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/ WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name MATLOCK, JACK: FILES Withdrawer JET 3/31/2005 File Folder MATLOCK CHRON JANUARY 1985 (4/4) FOIA F06-114/2 Box Number 8 YARHI-MILO 802 ID Doc Type Document Description No of Doc Date Restrictions Pages 6754 MEMO MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE RECORDS 1 1/24/1985 B1 OF SHULTZ-GROMYKO MEETINGS IN GENEVA, JANUARY 7-8, 1985 [1B] R 2/17/2010 GUIDELINES 6755 MEMO SAME TEXT AS DOC #6754 [1D] 1 1/24/1985 B1 R 2/17/2010 GUIDELINES 6756 MEMO SAME TEXT AS DOC #6754 [3] 1 1/24/1985 B1 R 2/17/2010 GUIDELINES 6757 MEMO MATLOCK TO NITZE [5] 1 1/24/1985 B1 R 2/17/2010 GUIDELINES o 6758 MEMO MATLOCK TO HARTMAN [6] 1 1/24/1985 B1 R 6/22/2011 M266/1 6759 MEMO MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE HIGH 1 1/29/1985 B1 LEVEL SOVIET VISITORS [15] R 3/27/2012 M266/1 6760 MEMO KIMMITT TO PLATT RE HIGH LEVEL 1 2/4/1985 B1 SOVIET VISITORS [16] R 2/17/2010 GUIDELINES 6761 MEMO PLATT TO MCFARLANE RE HIGH LEVEL 2 1/9/1985 B1 SOVIET VISITORS [18-19] R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2 o Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would 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 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-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. 3M-C SYSTEM II MEMORANDUM 90075 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MAtlock March 4, 1985 UNCLASSIFIED WITH SECRET/SENSITIVE ATTACHMENTS MEMORANDUM FOR NICHOLAS PLATT Executive Secretary Department of State SUBJECT: Records of Shultz-Gromyko Meetings in Geneva, January 7-8, 1985 Attached are corrected memoranda of conversation covering Secretary Shultz's meetings with Foreign Minister Gromyko in Geneva January 7-8. Earlier drafts should be withdrawn. Rohert M. Kimmitt Robert M. Kimmitt Executive Secretary Attachments: Tab A - First Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab B - Second Shultz -Gromyko Meeting Tab C - Third Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab D - Fourth Shultz-Gromyko Meeting UNCLASSIFIED WITH UNCLASSIFIED UPON REMOVAL SECRET/SENSITIVE ATTACHMENTS OF CLASSIFIED ENCLOSURE(S) 12/11/05 Pendu 15 MEMORANDUM SYSTEM 301-C II 90075 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL SECRET/SENSITIVE January 24, 1985 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE FROM: JACK MATLOCK 4am SUBJECT: Records of Shultz-Gromyko Meetings in Geneva, January 7-8, 1985 Attached at Tabs A, B, c and D are the edited memoranda of conversation covering the Geneva meetings. You may wish to review in particular pages 8 and 9 of the record of the second meeting (Tab B), and pages 14 and 15 of the record of the fourth meeting (Tab D). Please let me know if you detect any inaccuracy in the memoranda so corrections can be entered before they are placed in the permanent record. At Tab I is a Kimmitt-Platt memorandum to transmit the records to State when they are approved. Recommendation: That you authorize transmission of the Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum at Tab I. Approve Disapprove Attachments: Tab I - Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum Tab A - First Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab B - Second Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab C - Third Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab D - Fourth Shultz-Gromyko Meeting DECLASSIFIED Sec.3.4(b), E.O. 12958, as amended White House Guidelines, Sept. 11. 2006 BY NARA as , DATE 2/17/10 S IC SYSTEM II MEMORANDUM 90075 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL UNCLASSIFIED WITH SECRET/SENSITIVE ATTACHMENTS MEMORANDUM FOR NICHOLAS PLATT Executive Secretary Department of State SUBJECT: Records of Shultz-Gromyko Meetings in Geneva, January 7-8, 1985 Attached are corrected memoranda of conversation covering Secretary Shultz's meetings with Foreign Minister Gromyko in Geneva January 7-8. Earlier drafts should be withdrawn. Robert M. Kimmitt Executive Secretary Attachments: Tab A - First Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab B - Second Shultz -Gromyko Meeting Tab C - Third Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab D - Fourth Shultz-Gromyko Meeting UNCLASSIFIED UPON REMOVAL UNCLASSIFIED WITH OF CLASSIFIED ENCLOSURE(S) 05/11/05 SYSTEM II U ID MEMORANDUM 90075 Jul- NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL SECRET SENSITIVE January 24, 1985 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE FROM: JACK MATLOCK 4am SUBJECT: Records of Shultz-Gromyko Meetings in Geneva, January 7-8, 1985 Attached at Tabs A, B, C and D are the edited memoranda of conversation covering the Geneva meetings. You may wish to review in particular pages 8 and 9 of the record of the second meeting (Tab B), and pages 14 and 15 of the record of the fourth meeting (Tab D). Please let me know if you detect any inaccuracy in the memoranda so corrections can be entered before they are placed in the permanent record. At Tab I is a Kimmitt-Platt memorandum to transmit the records to State when they are approved. Recommendation: That you authorize transmission of the Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum at Tab I. Approve Disapprove Attachments: Tab I - Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum Tab A - First Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab B - Second Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab C - Third Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab D - Fourth Shultz-Gromyko Meeting DECLASSIFIED Sec.3.4(b), E.O. 12958, as amended White House Guidelines, Sept. 11, 2006 BY NARA GI , DATE 2/17/10 SYSTEM II 2 MEMORANDUM 90075 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL UNCLASSIFIED WITH SECRET/SENSITIVE ATTACHMENTS MEMORANDUM FOR NICHOLAS PLATT Executive Secretary Department of State SUBJECT: Records of Shultz-Gromyko Meetings in Geneva, January 7-8, 1985 Attached are corrected memoranda of conversation covering Secretary Shultz's meetings with Foreign Minister Gromyko in Geneva January 7-8. Earlier drafts should be withdrawn. Robert M. Kimmitt Executive Secretary Attachments: Tab A - First Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab B - Second Shultz -Gromyko Meeting Tab C - Third Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab D - Fourth Shultz-Gromyko Meeting UNCLASSIFIED WITH UNCLASSIFIED UPON REMOVAL SECRET/SENSITIVE ATTACHMENTS OF CLASSIFIED FNCI OSURE(S) for 2/11/05 SYSTEM II MEMORANDUM 90075 Jul- NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL SECRET/SENSITIVE January 24, 1985 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE FROM: JACK MATLOCK Ism SUBJECT: Records of Shultz-Gromyko Meetings in Geneva, January 7-8, 1985 Attached at Tabs A, B, c and D are the edited memoranda of conversation covering the Geneva meetings. You may wish to review in particular pages 8 and 9 of the record of the second meeting (Tab B), and pages 14 and 15 of the record of the fourth meeting (Tab D). Please let me know if you detect any inaccuracy in the memoranda so corrections can be entered before they are placed in the permanent record. At Tab I is a Kimmitt-Platt memorandum to transmit the records to State when they are approved. Recommendation: That you authorize transmission of the Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum at Tab I. Approve Disapprove Attachments: Tab I - Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum Tab A - First Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab B - Second Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab C - Third Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab D - Fourth Shultz-Gromyko Meeting DECLASSIFIED Sec.3.4(b), E.O. 12958, as amended BY NARA GI DATE 2/17/10 White House Guidelines, Sept. 11, 2006 S SYSTEM II MEMORANDUM 90075 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL UNCLASSIFIED WITH SECRET/SENSITIVE ATTACHMENTS MEMORANDUM FOR NICHOLAS PLATT Executive Secretary Department of State SUBJECT: Records of Shultz-Gromyko Meetings in Geneva, January 7-8, 1985 Attached are corrected memoranda of conversation covering Secretary Shultz's meetings with Foreign Minister Gromyko in Geneva January 7-8. Earlier drafts should be withdrawn. Robert M. Kimmitt Executive Secretary Attachments: Tab A - First Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab B - Second Shultz -Gromyko Meeting Tab C - Third Shultz-Gromyko Meeting Tab D - Fourth Shultz-Gromyko Meeting UNCLASSIFIED UPON REMOVAL UNCLASSIFIED WITH OF CLASSIFIED ENCLOSURE(S) 5 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 24, 1985 SECRET /SENSITIVE Dear Paul: Attached is a copy of my edited version of the memoranda covering the Geneva Meetings January 7-8. I went carefully through my notes and corrected and supplemented the record made by the interpreters. If you should find any discrepancies with your own notes, please let me know so that I can make the appropriate changes in the final record. Sincerely, Jack Job F. Matlock Special Assistant to the President for National Security Attachments: Geneva Meetings Memoranda The Honorable Paul H. Nitze Special Representative for Arms Control and Disarmament Negotiations Room 7509 Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520 Sec.3.4(b) 20 12058, as amended BY NARA GI , DATE 2/17/40 White House Guidelinos, Sept. 11, 2006 S THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 24, 1985 OFFICIAL-INFORMAL SECRET/SENSITIVE EYES ONLY Dear Art: Attached is a copy of my edited version of the memoranda covering the Geneva Meetings January 7-8. I went carefully through my notes and corrected and supplemented the record made by the interpreters. If you should find any discrepancies with your own notes, please let me know so that I can make the appropriate changes in the final record. On a separate subject, your cable regarding the possible relev- ance of Chernenko's illness to Soviet behavior at Geneva was most timely. It occured to me as I read it that the same factor might have caused the turn-about on the Gorbachev visit. We had a report when we returned to Washington that Chetverikov had telephoned the U.S. businessman on January 8 to say that Gorbachev would have to postpone his travel. So the whole thing seems not to have been an "invention" as Gromyko claimed. Please give Donna my greetings. It was good to see you both in Geneva, but I regretted that we had no chance to relax and chat. Sincerely, Jack Jack F. Matlock Special Assistant to the President for National Security Attachments: Geneva Meetings Memoranda The Honorable Arthur A. Hartman American Ambassador Moscow Department of State DECLASSIFIED Washington, D.C. 20520 NLRRMD9-266#6758 BY RW NARA DATE 6/22/11 JM 0699 JMC MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL January 28, 1985 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT M. KIMMITT FROM: JACK F. MATLOCK for SUBJECT: Vice Presidential Statement for the National Conference on Soviet Jewry Emergency Meeting on Wednesday, January 30 I have reviewed and concur in the proposed Vice Presidential statement for the National Conference on Soviet Jewry Meeting on Wednesday, January 30 as amended. Stephen SRE Sestanovich, James Covey, Steve Steiner and JC ses Walter Raymond concur. RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the Memorandum to Mr. Donald Gregg at Tab I. Approve Disapprove Attachments: Tab I Memorandum to Mr. Donald Gregg Tab A Proposed Vice Presidential Statement 4 MAtlock: 0699 MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL III SB SB- January 28, 1985 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. DONALD GREGG FROM: ROBERT M. KIMMITT Boh SUBJECT: Proposed Vice Presidential Statement for the National Conference on Soviet Jewry Emergency Meeting on Wednesday, January 30 We have reviewed and concur in the amended proposed draft statement for the National Conference on Soviet Jewry Emergency Meeting Wednesday, January 30, 1985. Attachment: Tab A Proposed Vice Presidential Statement National Security Council 9 The White House I System # Package # 8500699 SEQUENCE TO HAS SEEN DISPOSITION Bob Pearson Bob Kimmitt 1 K John Poindexter Paul Thompson Wilma Hall Bud McFarlane Bob Kimmitt NSC Secretariat 2 Staff Situation Room ASAP I = Information A = Action R = Retain D = Dispatch N = No further Action CC: VP Meese Baker Deaver Other COMMENTS Should be seen by: (Date/Time) United States Department of State Washington, D.C. 20520 5 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. DONALD P. GREGG THE WHITE HOUSE Subject: Vice Presidential Statement for the National Conference on Soviet Jewry Emergency Meeting on Wednesday, January 30 Attached is a suggested Vice Presidential statement for use at the National Conference on Soviet Jewry Emergency Meeting on Wednesday, January 30. Kind Nicholas Platt Executive Secretary 0644 11 WASHFAX RECEIPT DEPARTMENT IF : RECEN DEPARTMENT OF STATE n 85 JA: 25 :Cc E.8 85 JA OR 25 P7: 59 B JHM S/S # MESSAGE NO. 3171 CLASSIFICATION No. Pages 3 FROM: KEN QUINN S/S 8148 7224 (Officer name) (Office symbol) (Extension) (Room number) MESSAGE DESCRIPTION MEMO FOR MR. DONALD GREGG RE VICE PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT FOR THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY EMERGENCY MEETING ON JAN 30 TO: (Agency) DELIVER TO: Extension Room No. NSC OVP HILIP HUGHES - P all ddresses for fiel If FOR: CLEARANCE INFORMATION PER REQUEST COMMENT REMARKS: PLEASE DELIVER IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT S/S Officer: Defatts for /AE FORM DS-1760 SUGGESTED VICE PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT FOR NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY EMERGENCY MEETING 2.3 I am sorry I cannot be with you in person today as you meet to discuss what we in the West can do to ease the plight of Soviet Jewry. This gathering reflects the depth and breadth of American concern for Soviet Jews, a concern based on the belief that respect for human rights is of universal importance and knows no national boundaries. The Soviet Union and many other governments may claim that the way they treat their citizens is a purely internal matter. But that claim is no longer sustainable either morally -- after the Holocaust -- or in international law and practice -- after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Helsinki Final Act. The situation for Soviet Jews remains grim. Only 896 Jews emigrated in 1984, the lowest figure since the 1960s. A Soviet campaign against Hebrew teachers and others who would study Jewish culture and history has continued into 1985 with the arrests of Vladimir Frankel on January 15 and Dan Shapiro on January 22. The Soviets continue to promote anti-Semitiam through their media and their mouthpiece, the "Anti-Zionist Committee of the Soviet Public." We have made clear to the Soviets time and again that the repression of their Jewish minority is a matter of grave concern to the United States Government and to the American people. Through meetings such as this you demonstrate to the -2- " Soviets the reality and depth of American concern. If Soviet human rights performance does not improve, then the Soviets must accept increasing damage to their international reputation and increasing pressures for fulfillment of their international obligations. Meetings such as the one you are attending are an effective publicizing the plight of Soviet Jewry, means of exerting such pressures. Please accept my warmest ^ greetings on this occasion and my firm assurance that this Administration will never flag in its support of Soviet Jews. M NSC/S PROFILE UNCLASSIFIED ID 8500699 RECEIVED 26 JAN 85 14 TO GREGG, D FROM QUINN, K DOCDATE 25 JAN 85 KEYWORDS USSR ISRAEL HUMAN RIGHTS SUBJECT VP STATEMENT RE NATL CONF ON SOVIET JEWRY MTG 30 JAN ACTION. APPROPRIATE ACTION DUE. 28 JAN 85 STATUS S FILES WH FOR ACTION FOR CONCURRENCE FOR INFO MATLOCK SESTANOVICH COVEY ROBINSON STEINER RAYMOND LEHMAN, R OK- on the assumption LENCZOWSKI it is a fixed feature of STARK our approach To express TEICHER COMMENTS *** STAFFED PER KIMMITT *** "grave" concern. E (which doesn't have much room to manuver). REF# LOG 8408884 8408674 NSCIFID CC ( DR ) ACTION OFFICER (S) ASSIGNED ACTION REQUIRED DUE COPIES TO DISPATCH W/ATTCH FILE (C) 6759 90025 Mitlock MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL JMC SECRET January 29, 1985 ACTION DECLASSIFIED MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE JACK MATLOCK your NLRR M266 6759 FROM: BY KML NARA DATE3/27/12 SUBJECT: High Level Soviet Visitors State has sent a memorandum (Tab A) dealing with the question of the sanction imposed in January, 1980, against visits by high-level Soviet officials, defined as officials of the rank of Deputy Minister and above. In practice, this sanction has been waived whenever the visit seemed justified, and State suggests that it be formally abandoned, but that the travel of Soviet officials to the U.S. continue to be monitored and approved on a case-by-case basis. Discussion I believe that the State recommendation is a reasonable one. The restriction on high-level contacts was, from the start, one of the more dubious of the Carter Administration sanctions. While it is not unreasonable to curtail contacts in the immediate aftermath of some outrageous misconduct, it represents the sort of "sanction" which is at best useless and at worst counter- productive. It is far better to do what we can to increase the pressure on the Soviets on the ground in Afghanistan and continue to try to focus public attention on their misdeeds there than to rely on symbolic gestures which amount to no real pressure. Furthermore, a formal barrier to contact, which is honored mainly in the breach, undermines the whole rationale of effective sanctions. This particular one also runs counter to our official policy of trying to broaden contacts. I also concur with State that there is no need to announce a change in our formal policy publicly. Most people are probably totally unaware of this particular sanction, and the less we say about it the better. RECOMMENDATION That you authorize the Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum at Tab I. Approve Disapprove Attachments: Tab I Memorandum to Mr. Nicholas Platt Tab A Memorandum from Mr. Nicholas Platt to Mr. Robert C. McFarlane SECRET SECRET 90025 14 EMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL February 4, 1985 SECRET MEMORANDUM FOR NICHOLAS PLATT Executive Secretary Department of State SUBJECT: High-Level Soviet Visitors (U) Your memorandum of January 9, 1985, recommended that the formal sanction against high-level Soviet visitors be lifted, but that applications continue to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. (S) We concur in this recommendation, and also agree that there is no reason for a public announcement. (S) WRobert Barton Robert M. Kimmitt for Executive Secretar Attachment: Tab A Memorandum from Mr. Nicholas Platt to Mr. Robert C. McFarlane DECLASSIFIED Sec.3.4(b), E.O. 12958, as amended BY White NARA House at Guidelinos, DATE Sept. 2/17/10 11, 2006 SECRET DECLASSIFY:OADR CEDDET SYSTEM II PROFILE SECRET ID 8590025 RECEIVED 10 JAN 85 09 TO MCFARLANE FROM PLATT, N DOCDATE 09 JAN 85 DECLASSIFIED White House Guidelines, August 28, 1997 By CAS NARA, Date 6/12/02 KEYWORDS: USSR VISIT NURIEV HAMMER, A SUBJECT: HIGH LEVEL SOVIET VISITORS ACTION: PREPARE MEMO FOR MCFARLANE DUE: STATUS S FILES SII FOR ACTION FOR CONCURRENCE FOR INFO MATLOCK MCMINN COMMENTS REF# 8500313 LOG 8491323 NSCIFID (E/ ] ACTION OFFICER (S) ASSIGNED ACTION REQUIRED DUE COPIES TO DISPATCH W/ATTCH FILE (C) S/S 8500313 XR 8500312 DEPARTMENT OF STATE I Washington, D.C. 20520 January 9, 1985 SECRET MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROBERT C. McFARLANE THE WHITE HOUSE SUBJECT: High-Level Soviet Visitors Armand Hammer has written to Secretary Block requesting the support of Block and the Department of State for a private visit to the US by Soviet Deputy Prime Minister Nuriev. An economic specialist, Nuriev would be a guest of Hammer. We understand Block has also contacted your staff concerning this request. The Department of State has no objection to the visit. We have reviewed similar requests on a case-by-case basis in recent years, taking into account both the sanction against high-level Soviet visitors, imposed in January 1980 following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and potential benefits to the US. In most cases, particularly concerning economic specialists like Nuriev, our decisions have been positive. Ambassador Hartman strongly supports this approach. In June 1984, President Reagan announced his approval for moving forward to reactivate cooperative activities with the Soviets in agriculture, housing, the environment and health. In connection with the renewal of our Long-Term Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement that same month, we agreed to a meeting of the Working Group of Experts under the agreement, looking. toward a later meeting of the US-USSR Joint Economic Commission. At the UNGA in September, the President announced his approval of cabinet-level consultations with the Soviets on a variety of issues. In recent months, the Soviet Minister of Agriculture and a Deputy Minister of Trade have visited the US and a Deputy Minister of Fish has expressed a wish to visit the US as well. Secretary Block and Minister Mesyats agreed that it would be DECLASSIFIED useful for the Joint Commission in agriculture to meet next year, and exchanges concerning dates and locations are underway. Following the January meeting of the Working Group of NLS BY LOJ NARA, DATE 11/21/07 Experts under the economic cooperation agreement, we can anticipate further interest in having high-level Soviet visitors in this country. The question arises as to whether the sanction against high-level visits by Soviets is any longer compatible with our overall approach to the Soviet Union in this field, as determined by the President. Since most high-level Soviet visitors to the US are economic specialists, the sanction is now honored in the breach rather than in the letter. It is also difficult to defend on policy grounds, given the President's SECRET SECRET -2- June and September statements. In fact, there is little public interest in or awareness of the sanction. On balance, we believe that it would be in our interest to lift it for the purposes of internal practice, without publicly announcing this step. Applications would continue to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but would be approved unless there were strong specific reasons for denial. In response to questions, we would confirm that this is now our practice. We would like your concurrence in taking this step. Nicholas Bomethilay Platt Executive SECRET 754 MEMORANDUM JMC Jm 20 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL January 29, 1985 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT M. KIMMITT FROM: JACK F. MATLOCK 05 SUBJECT: Presidential Message for the National Conference on Soviet Jewry Special Washington Meeting on January 30, 1985 Since a message from the Vice President to this group has already been approved, I believe one from the President as well is not necessary -- and indeed would be a bit of overkill. The organization in question does not cooperate with some of the major Jewish organizations and messages from both the President and Vice President would smack of favoritism. Steve Steiner concurs. RECOMMENDADION: That you forward the attached memo to Anne Higgins. Approve Disapprove Attachment: Tab I Memorandum to Anne Higgins Tab A Presidential Message and Incoming Letter to Mr. Breger 754 MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FOR ANNE HIGGINS FROM: ROBERT M. KIMMITT SUBJECT: Presidential Message for the National Conference on Soviet Jewry Special Meeting - January 30, 1985 Since a message from the Vice President to this group has been approved, we believe that a message from the President is unnecessary. Therefore, we recommend that the proposed message not be sent. Attachment: Tab A Presidential Message and Incoming Letter to Mr. Breger 754 22 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON . January 28, 1985 MEMORANDUM FOR BOB KIMMITT, NSC SUBJECT: Meeting of National Conference on Soviet Jewry - Washington, D.C. - JANUARY 30 May I please have your clearance ASAP on the attached Presidential message to be read at the "Emergency Action for Soviet Jews" Meeting called by the National Conference on Soviet Jews on JANUARY 30. Thank you. RDC Duncan Clark (for) ANNE HIGGINS 18-OEOB/Ext. 7610 25 ASSIGN To THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Nick RPC January 24, 1985 MEMORANDUM FOR ANNE parian FROM: MARSHALL BREGER tb SUBJECT: Presidental Message for the National Conference on Soviet Jewry Special Washington Meeting - January 30, 1985 Attached is a message request from the National Conference on Soviet Jewry for their "Emergency Action for Soviet Jews" gathering in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 30, 1985. Over 200 national Jewish leaders and representatives of different religious faiths will be participating in this important meeting. I feel it is important that a message demonstrating the Administration's commitment to the plight of Soviet Jewry be read. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Attachment National Conference on SovietJewry Chairman Morris B. Abram Executive Director Jerry Goodman January 23, 1985 Mr. Marshall Breger Special Assistant to the President 197 Old Executive Office Building Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Marshall: We are sorry that you will be out of the city and, therefore, not able to meet with some of our leaders when they are in Washington on Wednesday January 30, 1985 for the "Emergency Action for Soviet Jews". We have planned an exciting day during which National Agency, Federation, CRC and other leaders will hear from heads of governmental and non-governmental agencies. They will be treated to a symbolic "Prisoner Lunch" hosted by the Congressional Coaliton for Soviet Jews and the Congressional Wives for Soviet Jews. After lunch, they will break into "Action Teams" which will be dispatched to meet with heads of national (non-Jewish) organizations with Washington representation. (The goal is to thank those who have helped in the past and ask for help from those who haven't.) I am writing to request a "Message from the President" which will be read by Morris Abram - who will chair the sessions - during the opening event in the Russell Senate Office Building. The day is slated to show solidarity and to make friends on the Hill and amongst the many organizations who we feel could work with us in the future. A strong message of support from the President would be very helpful to us in achieving our goal. We appreciate whatever you may be able to do to assist us in securing such a message from President Reagan. With best wishes, I am A coalition of forty major national organizations and over two hundred local community councils and federations National Office: 10 East 40th Street, Suite 907, New York, N.Y. 10016 (212) 679-6122 Address: AMCONSOV, N.Y. Telex: 237311 NCSJ Washington Office: 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 265-8114 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 28, 1985 I am pleased to send warm greetings to all those gathered for the special meeting, "Emergency Action for Soviet Jews," sponsored by the National Conference on Soviet Jewry. The persecution suffered by Jews in the Soviet Union today is a demonstration of the essential intolerance of totalitarian ideology. Not only open dissidents, but even those who seek quietly to practice their religion and preseve their way of life, are subject to harsh regulation and sometimes imprisonment. Those bold enough to ask for the elemental human right of emigrating to another country risk serious impairment of their lives and careers. We in the West have a moral responsibility not to be silent about the fate of the Jews in the Soviet Union, but to plead their cause in every forum available to us. Your meeting in Washington shows your determination to meet this moral responsibility. I want to congratulate you on this occasion for your splendid efforts and to assure you that my Administration stands ready to assist you in every way possible. DRAFT/Date SPECIAL DEADLINE v RR/ ROC [drafter) / NSC, wh [Rev.] [printing, e.g.) DATE OF EVENT JAN 30 [Straight Wire/Telegram) [Special Delivery/Express Mail) Clear with NSC I am pleased to send warm greetings to all those gathered for the special meeting, "Emergency Action for Soviet Jews", sponsored by the National Conference on Soviet Jewry. The persecution suffered by Jews in the Soviet Union today is a demonstration of the essential intolerance of totalitarian ideology. Not only open dissidents, but even those who seek quietly to practice their religion and preserve their way of life, are subject to harsh regulation and sometimes imprisonment. Those bold enough to ask for the elemental human right of emigrating to another country risk serious impairment of their lives and careers. We in the West have a moral responsibility not to be silent about the fate of the Jews in the Soviet Union, but to plead their cause in every forum available to us. Your meeting in Washington shows your determination to meet this moral responsibility. I want to congratulate you on this occasion for your splendid efforts and to assure you that my Administration stands ready to assist you in every way possible. January 28, 1985 I am pleased to send warm greetings to all those gathered for the special meeting, "Emergency Action for Soviet Jews," sponsored by the National Conference on Soviet Jewry. The persecution suffered by Jews in the Soviet Union today is a demonstration of the essential intolerance of totalitarian ideology. Not only open dissidents, but even those who seek quietly to practice their religion and preseve their way of life, are subject to harsh regulation and sometimes imprisonment. Those bold enough to ask for the elemental human right of emigrating to another country risk serious impairment of their lives and careers. We in the West have a moral responsibility not to be silent about the fate of the Jews in the Soviet Union, but to plead their cause in every forum available to us. Your meeting in Washington shows your determination to meet this moral responsibility. I want to congratulate you on this occasion for your splendid efforts and to assure you that my Administration stands ready to assist you in every way possible. SENT TO: Call for pick-up RR:RDC:NSC:AVH:plr PM10 cc: K.Osborne/M.Breger/C.Korte/ CF EVENT: Jan. 30 1/28 Nat'l Conf. on Soviet Jewry JML 746 MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL January 31, 1985 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT M. KIMMITT FROM: JACK F. MATLOCK 3 SUBJECT: Letter to Ms. Adeline A. Dauzickas from the Knights of Lithuania concerning the Case of Kaisa Randpere I have reviewed and concur in the proposed letter (Tab A), drafted by the Department of State, to Ms. A. A. Dauzickas from the Knights of Lithuania, concerning the case of Kaisa Randpere as amended. A memorandum is attached for your signature to Sally Kelley. RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the Memorandum to Sally Kelley at Tab I. Approve Disapprove Attachments: Tab I Memorandum to Sally Kelley Tab A Proposed Draft Letter and Incoming Correspondence 746 MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FOR SALLY KELLEY FROM: ROBERT M. KIMMITT SUBJECT: Letter to Ms. Adeline A. Dauzickas Concerning the Case of Kaisa Randpere We have reviewed and concur in the proposed amended letter drafted by the Department of State, to Ms. Adeline A. Dauzickas from the Knights of Lithuania, concerning the case of Kaisa Randpere, the daughter of Valdo and Leila Randpere who defected to Sweden on August 5, 1984. Attachments: Tab A Proposed Draft Letter and Incoming Correspondence UNCLASSIFIED (CLASSIFICATION) 30 DEPARTMENT OF STATE EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT TRANSMITTAL FORM S/S 8434308 Date January 28, 1985 For: Mr. Robert C. McFarlane National Security Council The White House Reference: TO: Mr. Linas Kojelis From: Ms. Adeline A. Dauzickas Date: November 21, 1984 Subject: Reuniting Kaisa Randpere with her parents, Valdo and Leila WH Referral Dated: December 13, 1984 NSC ID # 280552 (if any) The attached item was sent directly to the Department of State. Action Taken: X A draft reply is attached. A draft reply will be forwarded. A translation is attached. An information copy of a direct reply is attached. We believe no response is necessary for the reason cited below. The Department of State has no objection to the proposed travel. Other. Remarks. Nicholas W Platt Bear Executive Secretary UNCLASSIFIED (Classification) 31 DEPARTMENT OF STATE SUGGESTED RESPONSE Dear Ms. Dauzickas: I am responding to your letter of November 21 detailing your concern over the case of Kaisa Randpere, the daughter of Valdo and Leila Randpere who defected to Sweden on August 5, 1984 and had to leave their daughter behind in Soviet-occupied Estonia. We are familiar with the unfortunate situation of the Randperes and their daughter. Indeed, Department officials met recently with the Randperes for a thorough discussion of United States Government their situation. The Department of State upholds the right of all people to emigrate to any country which is willing to receive them. We are particularly concerned with the right of separated families to reunification and have been raising this issue with the Soviet Union on a regular basis. We will continue to express to the Soviet Union the concern of the United States about former residents of Lithuania who have been denied reunification with their families. Sincerely, Adeline A. Dauzickas, Recording Secretary, Knights of Lithuania, 164 Burns Street, Forest Hills, N.Y. 32 8434308 THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE REFERRAL DECEMBER 13, 1984 TO: DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACTION REQUESTED: DRAFT REPLY FOR SIGNATURE OF WHITE HOUSE STAFF MEMBER DESCRIPTION OF INCOMING: ID: 280552 MEDIA: LETTER, DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1984 TO: LINAS KOJELIS FROM: MS. ADELINE A. DAUZICKAS KNIGHTS OF LITHUANIA 164 BURNS STREET FOREST HILLS NY 11375 SUBJECT: HAVING SOVIET AUTHORITIES REUNITE KAISA RANDPERE WITH HER PARENTS, VALDO AND LEILA RANDPERE PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL - IF REQUIRED ACTION HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN WITHIN 9 WORKING DAYS OF RECEIPT, PLEASE TELEPHONE THE UNDERSIGNED AT 456-7486. RETURN CORRESPONDENCE, WORKSHEET AND COPY OF RESPONSE (OR DRAFT) TO: AGENCY LIAISON, ROOM 91, THE WHITE HOUSE SALLY KELLEY DIRECTOR OF AGENCY LIAISON PRESIDENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE 280552 ID #. 33 Ag IM WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET o OUTGOING H INTERNAL I INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Adeline A. Dauzickas MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: Having Soriet authorities return refunite Kaisa Randpere with her parents, Valdo & leila Randpere. ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD PLKQJE ORIGINATOR 84,12,11 / / Referral Note: 99 DOS D201841121213 / / Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A - Appropriate Action I - Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered C Completed C - Comment/Recommendation R - Direct Reply w/Copy B . Non-Special Referral S Suspended D - Draft Response S For Signature F - Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 280552 8434308 Knights of Lithuania 843430 NATIONAL OFFICERS 1984-1985 SPIRITUAL ADVISOR Founded 1913 Rev. Anthony Jurgelaitis, O.P. SUPREME COUNCIL Providence College Providence, R.I. 02918 PRESIDENT Loretta I. Stukas 234 Sunlit Drive Watchung, N.J. 07060 IST VICE PRESIDENT Nancy Pawasauskas Miro November 21, 1984 555 Burnsford Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06606 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Elinor Sluzas Mr. Linas Kojelis, Associate Director 55 Brandt Street Dayton, OH 45404 Office of Public Liaison 3RD VICE PRESIDENT Old Executive Office Bldg. - Room 438 Eisie Kosmisky 140 S. Wylan Street The White House Frackville, PA 17931 RECORDING SECRETARY Washington, D.C. 20500 Adeline Dauzickas 164 Burns Street Forest Hills, NY 11375 Dear Mr. Kojelis, TREASURER Mrs. Alphonse Trainis 215 Jefferson Street At the National Convention of the Knights of Lithuania, held on Fairfield, CT 06432 August 23 - 25, 1984, in Chicago, Illinois, a Resolution was passed FINANCIAL SECRETARY Helen Skudra concerning the terrible plight of Valdo and Leila Randpere. (A copy 7927 North Drive of this Resolution is attached.) Highland, IN 46322 TRUSTEES Frank J. Peterson The Randperes were forced to leave behind their 13-month old 256 Sea Hill Road North Branford, CT 06471 daughter, Kaisa, in Soviet-occupied Estonia when they defected to the Paul Strolia West on August 5, 1984. It is deplorable that, in seeking freedom from 15325 Sequoia Oak Forest, IL 60452 the Communist yoke, the Randperes have not been successful in LEGAL ADVISOR obtaining Soviet authorities' permission to have their daughter Kaisa John Narusis, Esq. 113 Maple Street join them. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 "VYTIS" EDITOR Aldona Ryan We are, therefore, seeking your support of the efforts to prevail upon 6591 McEwen Road Centerville, OH 45459 the Soviet authorities to return Kaisa Randpere to her parents' COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN rightful possession, in compliance with the Helsinki Accords, as signed ARCHIVES Longinas Svelnis by the Soviet Union. 43 Gage Street Needham, MA 02192 CULTURE Very truly yours, Anna Klizas Wargo 125 S. Morris Street St. Clair. PA 17970 HONORARY MEMBERSHIP Antanas J. Mazeika,Exec.Chr. 11440 First Street East Adeline QaDayah A. Dauzickas Treasure Island, FL 33706 Enc. LITHUANIAN AFFAIRS Dr. Jack Stukas Recording Secretary 234 Sunlit Drive Watchung, NJ 07060 164 Burns Street LITHUANIAN LANGUAGE Forest Hills, N.Y. II375 Dr. Algirdas D. Budreckis 147 Clay Street Quincy, MA 02170 PUBLIC RELATIONS Mary Ann Lepera 117 Boulder Road Plymouth Mtg., PA 19462 RITUAL Rita E. Pinkus 76 Providence Street Worcester, MA 01604 SCHOLARSHIP William Piacentini, Jr. 362 Webster Avenue Cranston, R.I. 02920 Knights of Lithuania Founded 1913 SUPREME ÇOUNCIL RESOLUTION WHEREAS Valdo and Leila Randpere successfully defected to the West, seeking freedom from Soviet-occupied Estonia on August 5, 1984, and WHEREAS they were forced to leave behind their 13 month old daughter, Kaisa, in Soviet-occupied Estonia in the process, BE IT RESOLVED that the Knights of Lithuania support efforts to prevail upon the Soviet authorities to return Kaisa Randpere to her parents' rightful possession, in compliance with the Helsinki Accords, as signed by the Soviet Union. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, the Honorable Anatole Dobrynin, Ambassador of the USSR, Lembit Savi, President of the Estonian World Council, Linas Kojelis, Aide to the White House, Office of Public Liason, Elliott Abrams, Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights, the Honorable Charles Percy, US Senator, and Maido Kari, of the Joint Baltic-American Committee. Presidium Chairman August 25, 1984 36 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 1/31/85 TO: Anne Higgins In this case, J think a letter with the President's signature would be helpful so zuch of the gift, tous. The question is not scholar official tooh inca- but the fact that a Sorret the time in presenting it. our more candid interlocutors Trofinenho is one ? the President would he Y great in Moscow and a letter from assistance to our falls in Moscow contact- in maintaining the be Fine. (Signature by antopen would Joch Mathode 650 MEMORANDUM JM CHROY NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 31 January 29, 1985 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT M. KIMMITT FROM: JACK F. MATLOCK your SUBJECT: Proposed Thank you Letter to Professor Henry Trofimenko for his Gift to the President I have reviewed and approve the proposed draft letter to Professor Henry Trofimenko for his gift to the President as amended. Letter should be forwarded to the American Embassy Moscow for delivery. RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the Memorandum to Mr. John E. Hilboldt at Tab I. Approve Disapprove Attachments: Tab I Memorandum to Mr. John E. Hilboldt Tab A Proposed Draft Response to Professor Trofimenko and Incoming Letter 650 MEMORANDUM 3f NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FOR JOHN E. HILBOLDT FROM: ROBERT M. KIMMITT SUBJECT: Proposed Draft Thank you Letter to Professor Henry Trofimenko for His Gift to the President We have reviewed and concur in the amended draft response to Professor Henry Trofimenko for his gift to the President. The letter should be forwarded to the American Embassy Moscow for delivery. Attachment: Tab A Proposed Draft Response and Incoming Letter 650 Ag 286171 29 ID #. WHITE HOUSE GI002 CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET o . OUTGOING H . INTERNAL I - INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Henry Trofimenko MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: thank you for ceramic elephant sent to the D. ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD Gu Look ORIGINATOR 85/01/2201 / / NS Kimm Referral Note: A 85/01/22 23 BE / / Referral Note: / / / / Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A - Appropriate Action I - Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A- Answered c Completed c - Comment/Recommendation R - Direct Reply w/Copy B - - Non-Special Referral S - Suspended D Draft Response S - For Signature F - Furnish Fact Sheet X - Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 of January 15, 1985 Dear Professor Trofimenko: Thank you very much for your kind letter and the ceramic elephant which you brought for me when you visited the United States last month. I couldn't be more delighted with your thoughtful [Christmas] gift and I'm most grateful for the friendship and goodwill that prompted it. I, too, am extremely hopeful for the improvement of bilateral relations between our governments and E ultimately,] for a ments especially ther for to reduce will agree- positive agreement on arms control, begun at the meetings in Ceneva on January 7 and allow the high us levels I 8+ It is surely to the benefit of both nuclear arms. our peoples and our posterity that we do all we can to establish a lasting peace. Again, thank you for the gift, and my best wishes to you and your colleagues for the happy new year. Sincerely, RR Professor Henry Trofimenko Head of Foreign Policy Department Institute of the U.S. and Canadian Studies Academy of Sciences of the USSR 2/3 Khlebny per. Moscow 121069 Union of Soviet Socialist Republics cc: Nick Klissas, Rm. 368. RR: CMF: : JEH: AVH DISPATCH THRU STATE VIA NSC. go WHITE HOUSE GIFT UNIT ID: 8402568 LOGGER'S INITIALS: CMF DATES: LOGGED: 850107 ARRIVED: 841218 GIFT INTENDED FOR PRESIDENT CORRESPON. TRACKING: GU DONOR: FOREIGN OFFICIAL NAME LAST TROFIMENKO FIRST: HENRY PREFIX: PROFESSOR SUFFIX: TITLE HEAD OF FOREIGN POLICY DEPARTMENT ORG: INSTITUTE OF THE U.S. AND CANADIAN STUDIES STREET ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE USSR 2/3 KHLEBNY PER. CITY: MOSCOW 121069 STATE: ZIPCODE: COUNTRY: UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RR FORM: DFT DATE: SALUTATION: DEAR PROFESSOR TROFIMENKO SPOUSE: APPRAISED VALUE - 00020 OVER MINIMUM VALUE(O/U) : U ARRIVAL FORM: STAFF OTHER THAN CONGRESSIONAL LIAISON DESCRIPTION ARTWORK (EXC PERSONAL LIKENESS) - FIGURE (SCULPTURE) GLAZED CERAMIC ELEPHANT, W/ PAINTED FLORAL DESIGN; 8" H. X 6" D. X 3" W. DISPOSITION ARCHIVES, FOREIGN IF TEMP, DESIG FOR: ARCHIVE BOX NUMBER COMMENTS PROF. TROFIMENKO WAS AT THE WH FOR MTG. 12/18/84; REC'D IN GU THRU NICK KLISSAS, 1/2/85; VALUE PER FISHER GALLERIES, DC. STAFF GIFT INFORMATION STAFF MEMBER: TITLE GSA #: COUNSEL APPROVAL(Y/N) DATE: 42 286174 December 18, 1984 President Ronald Reagan The White House Washington, D.C. 20050 Dear Mr. President: Please accept this small Christmas gift from a Russian scholar. May I hope that both sides will be actively working toward the improvement of bilateral relations and realistic arms control on equitable terms. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Sincerely, HENRY TRofimenks Henry Trofimenko Prof. Henry. A. TROFIMENKO Head of Foreign Policy Department Institute of the U.S. and Canadian Studies Academy of Sciences of the USSR 2/3 Khlebny per. Moscow 121069, USSR Tel. 202-48-30 low-ranking afficial "good person I "one one the w H would want to acknowledge