Ask the Scholar
Document scope · 1 page
Scholar
Ask about this object, its catalog metadata, its source description, or the page inventory.
For page-specific OCR and visual context, open one of the page chats.
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
localId
135840044
label
07/12/1983 (case file 155112) (3)
core
doc
dtoType
document
citationUrl
pageCount
1
Source metadata
id
135840044
contentType
document
title
07/12/1983 (case file 155112) (3)
citationUrl
identifierLocal
439
collections
Records of the Office of the President (Reagan Administration)
Presidential Briefing Papers
thumbnailUrl
largeImageUrl
imageCount
1
hasImages
yes
source
import
hasTranscription
no
Source extras
naId
135840044
coverageEndDate
logicalDate
1988-12-31
year
1988
coverageStartDate
logicalDate
1981-01-01
year
1981
levelOfDescription
fileUnit
recordType
description
ocrSource
nara-archive
Single page context
seq
1
pageIndex
0
type
document
mediaId
762c5971e9f33c29
ocrText
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Digital Library Collections
This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections.
Collection: President, Office of the: Presidential
Briefing Papers: Records, 1981-1989
Folder Title: 07/12/1983 (case file 155112) 3 of 4
Box: 32
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 PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING Withdrawer
PAPERS
RBW 1/22/2008
File Folder
07/12/1983 [CASEFILE 155112] [3 OF 4]
FOIA
S07-077
Box Number
16
ID Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
49263 MEMO
WILLIAM CLARK TO RR RE LUNCHEON
2 7/11/1983 B1
W/SEC GENERAL ALEJANDRO ORFILA
[PG 1-2]
49267 TALKING
RE MTG W/SEC GENERAL ORFILA [PG 1-
:
2
ND
B1
POINTS
2]
49271 MEMO
RE MTG W/SEC GENERAL AJEJANDRO
3 7/12/1983 B1
ORFILA [PG 1-3]
49274 BIO
2
ND
B1
49278 BIO
1
ND
B1
49280 BIO
1
ND
B1
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
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.
RR.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN SAM HALL (D-TEXAS)
AND MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY
Date:
Tuesday, July 12, 1983
Location:
The Oval Office
Time:
4:35 p.m. (5 minutes)
From:
Kenneth M. Duberstein
ter D. D.
I. PURPOSE
To honor the request of Congressman Sam Hall (D-Texas)
that the President meet Mr. Hall's wife, two daughters,
and two grandchildren.
II. BACKGROUND
Sam Hall is serving his fifth term, having first been
elected to Congress in 1976 to fill the vacant seat created
by the death of Wright Patman. He repersents the First
District of Texas (Northeast corner of state). He serves
on the House Judiciary Committee, Veterans Affairs Commit-
tee and the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and
Control.
Congressman Hall has worked very closely with the Administra-
tion on major legislative initiatives in this Congress, as
well as in the 97th Congress. Most recently he supported
the President in voting for the Resolution of Approval for
the MX Peacekeeper missile, and he also opposed nuclear
freeze legislation in the House of Representatives.
Congressman Hall has requested this meeting. Attending
with the Congressman will be his wife, Madeleine, his
daughter, Becky Palmer, and her two children, Chase (age
9) and Rebecca (age 6). The Palmers are visiting
Washington from their hometown of Marshall, Texas (which
is also the Congressman's hometown). Sandra Hall, the
Congressman's younger daughter, will also accompany the
group. Sandra is working in Washington, D.C. in the
office of freshman Congressman Steve Bartlett (R-Texas).
III. PARTICIPANTS
See Attachment.
2
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer only.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
No specific agenda
Attachment A: List of Participants
Attachment B: Talking Points
Attachment A
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Congressman Sam Hall
Mrs. Madeleine Hall
Mrs. Becky Palmer
Chase Palmer
Rebecca Palmer
Sandra Hall
Kenneth M. Duberstein
Attachment B
TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN SAM HALL
(D-TEXAS) AND MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY
-- In welcoming Sam and his family to the Oval Office,
thank Sam for his help on key legislative issues in
the past, and tell him that you are counting on his
continued support in the House.
-- Tell Sam's family that you know they must be very
proud of his record in the House, and indicate how
pleased you are to be able to meet them.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN TOM LOEFFLER (R-TEXAS)
AND SEVERAL CONSTITUENTS
DATE:
Tuesday, July 12, 1983
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
4:30 p.m. (5 minutes)
FROM:
Kenneth M. Duberstein taD. D.
I.
PURPOSE
To accommodate the request of Congressman Tom Loeffler
(R-Texas) to have a photo opportunity with the President
and several guests.
II. BACKGROUND
Congressman Tom Loeffler is a member of the House Appro-
priations Committee. He also serves as Chief Deputy Whip
in the Republican Whip Organization. Mr. Loeffler has
supported the President on virtually every major legisla-
tive initiative of this Administration.
George and Shirley Tate own and operate Tate's Cleaners in
Ingram, Texas. They will present the President with a hat
which Mr. Tate designed specifically for the President.
Mr. and Mrs. Tate are great admirers because they feel that
Ronald Reagan is a "working President."
Mr. Mitch Mikeska of Mason, Texas is a sculptor. He has
done a bronze of the President which he will personally
present at this meeting.
III. PARTICIPANTS
See Attachment.
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer only.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
President to greet participants, to be followed by photo.
Attachment A: Participants List
Attachment B: Talking Points
Attachment B
TALKING POINTS
--
Thank Tom for his past support and tell him how important
his help has been.
--
Thank George and Shirley Tate for the hat and tell them
that a man always needs a good hat.
--
Wish Mr. and Mrs. Tate the best and assure them that you
will put the hat to good use.
--
Thank Mitch Mikeska for the bronze and note the fine work-
manship and attention to detail.
Attachment A
PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Congressman Tom Loeffler (R-Texas)
George Tate
Shirley Tate
Mitch Mikeska
Kenneth M. Duberstein
RR
Revesid
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 11, 1983
MEETING WITH SENATOR JEREMIAH DENTON (R-ALABAMA)
AND AMERICA'S JUNIOR MISS OF 1983
DATE:
Tuesday, July 12, 1983
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
4:50 p.m. (5 minutes)
FROM:
Kenneth M. Dubersteir KmD.
I. PURPOSE
To respond to a request from Senator Jeremiah Denton for a meeting
and photo session with the 1983 America Junior Miss.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Denton wrote to the President on June 24, 1983 requesting an
opportunity to bring Miss Stephanie Kay Ashmore, the 1983 America
Junior Miss, to the White House for a photo opportunity.
Stephanie Ashmore, of Muscles Shoals, Alabama, was crowned America's
Junior Miss of 1983 at the 26th annual pageant on June 21, 1983.
Stephanie will receive a $25,000 scholorship and other prizes awarded
during the pageant. She hopes to attend Mississippi State University
in the fall where she wants to become a physical therapist.
Senator Denton and Miss Ashmore will be accompanied by Stephanie's
parents, her sister, and her chaperone, Mrs. Oliver H. "Tillie"
Delchamps, Jr. Tillie Delchamps is the wife of Oliver Delchamps
who is known as "Mr. Republican" in Alabama. Oliver Delchamps is
a Member of the Board of Directors for the Alabama Junior Miss
Pageant, as well as a member of the Inner Circle and the Senatorial
Trust.
Senator Denton has a substantive meeting with the President on
Thursday, July 14.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator Jeremiah Denton (R-Alabama)
Miss Stephanie Ashmore (1983 America Junior Miss)
Dr. James D. Ashmore (father)
Mrs. Beverly J. Ashmore (mother)
Allison Jo Ashmore (sister)
Mrs. Tillie Delchamps (chaperone -- wife of Oliver Delchamps)
Staff
Kenneth M. Duberstein
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH
SENATOR JEREMIAH DENTON AND 1983 AMERICA JUNIOR MISS
--
Welcome Senator Denton and his guests to the White House.
---
Congratulate Stephanie Ashmore on winning the title of America's
Junior Miss of 1983 and ask what her reign will involve.
--
Ask Tillie Delchamps to say hello to Oliver Delchamps for you.
--
Thank Senator Denton for bringing the 1983 America Junior Miss
to the White House, and mention that you look forward to meeting
with him again Thursday on matters of mutual concern.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH SENATOR STROM THURMOND (R-SOUTH CAROLINA),
CONGRESSMAN CARROLL CAMPBELL (R-SOUTH CAROLINA), AND LANNY POWELL,
THE POSTER CHILD FOR THE ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION
Date:
Tuesday, July 12, 1983
Location:
The Oval Office
Time:
4:45 p.m. (5 minutes)
From:
Kenneth M. Duberstein
ForD.
I. PURPOSE
To accommodate the request of Congressman Carroll Campbell
(R-South Carolina) to have the President meet with Lanny
Powell, the Poster Child for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.
II.
BACKGROUND
11-year-old Lanny Powell of Greenville, South Carolina,
is the first National Poster Child for the Asthma and Allergy
Foundation of America. Lanny has suffered with asthma and
allergies all of his life, but has been able, through
medical management and his own strength and courage, to
participate in juvenile sports. He also plays the piano.
Congressman Carroll Campbell (R-South Carolina) is from the
Fourth District of South Carolina (the northwest corner of the
State which includes Spartanburg and Greenville). He is
a consistently strong and vocal supporter of Administration
initiatives, and is a member of the President's Core Group.
Senator Strom Thurmond (R-South Carolina) is the senior
Senator from South Carolina and is Chairman of the Senate
Judiciary Committee. He is extremely helpful to the President
in all matters. (Note: On Wednesday, July 13, he will chair
the hearings on the President's nominees to the Civil Rights
Commission).
III. PARTICIPANTS
See attached list
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer Only.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The President will greet Lanny, his family, Senator Thurmond,
Congressman Campbell, and Barbara Layman, to be followed by a
photo opportunity
Attachments: List of Participants and Talking Points
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS FOR MEETING WITH SENATOR STROM THURMOND
(R-SOUTH CAROLINA), CONGRESSMAN CARROLL CAMPBELL (R-SOUTH
CAROLINA, AND LANNY POWELL, THE POSTER CHILD FOR THE ASTHMA
AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION
The President
The Vice President
Senator Strom Thurmond (R-South Carolina)
Congressman Carroll Campbell (R-South Carolina)
Lanny Powell, Poster Child
Michael Powell (father of Lanny)
Joyce Powell (mother of Lanny)
Daria Powell (sister of Lanny)
Barbara Layman, National President, The Asthma and
Allergy Foundation of America
White House Staff
Kenneth M. Duberstein
TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH SENATOR STROM THURMOND (R-
SOUTH CAROLINA), CONGRESSMAN CARROLL CAMPBELL (R-SOUTH CAROLINA)
AND LANNY POWELL, THE POSTER CHILD FOR THE ASTHMA AND ALLERGY
FOUNDATION
--
Welcome Lanny, his family, Senator Thurmond,
Congressman Campbell, and Barbara Layman, to the
Oval Office.
:
Tell Lanny that his courage and strength are a
symbol of hope to millions who suffer from asthma
and allergies.
--
Thank Barbara Layman for her leadership in this
important national organization.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
REENACTMENT OF SIGNING CEREMONY FOR
H.J. RES. 234 - NATIONAL CHILDRENS LIVER
DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK
DATE:
Tuesday, July 12, 1983
LOCATION: Oval Office
TIME:
4:40 p.m.
FROM:
Kenneth M. Duberstein Ker D.
I. PURPOSE
To reenact the signing of H.J. Res. 234 which designates
the week of June 19, 1983 as National Childrens Liver
Disease Awareness Week.
II. BACKGROUND
On June 20, 1983, the President signed H.J. Res. 234.
Congressman Guy Molinari (R-New York), the prime sponsor
of the resolution, has requested a reenactment of the
signing to demonstrate the Administration's interest in
generating national attention to this disease. Senator Al
D'Amato (R-NY) was instrumental in shepherding the
resolution through the Senate.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Congressman Guy Molinari (R-New York)
Senator Alfonse D'Amato (R-New York)
Staff
Ken Duberstein
Pam Turner
M. B. Oglesby, Jr.
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer only.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator D'Amato and Congressman Molinari will be escorted
from the West Lobby to the Oval Office. President will
make brief remarks and will reenact the signing of H.J.
Res. 234.
TALKING POINTS FOR REENACTMENT OF SIGNING CEREMONY
FOR H.J. RES. 234 - NATIONAL CHILDRENS LIVER
DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK
--
Welcome Senator Al D'Amato and Congressman Guy Molinari.
--
Tell them that recently you have become personally
involved in several cases involving terminally ill
children whose only hope was through a liver transplant.
--
Tell them that you recently talked to the mother of 10
month old Ashley Bailey who is suffering from liver disease
and is not expected to live if a liver transplant is not
soon performed.
--
Tell them that you appreciate their efforts to bring
greater public awareness of liver disease which affects
thousands of American children.
--
Reenact the signing of H.R. Res. 234.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 11, 1983
MEETING WITH SENATOR RICHARD G. LUGAR (R-INDIANA) AND
JOHN T. ROBERTS, PRESIDENT OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
DATE: Tuesday, July 12, 1983
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 4:55 p.m. (5 minutes)
FROM: Kenneth M. Duberstein
Ker D.
I. PURPOSE
To respond to a request of Senator Richard Lugar for an
opportunity to bring Mr. John T. Roberts, the current
President of Kiwanis International to the White House to
meet the President.
II. BACKGROUND
John T. Roberts currently serves as President of Kiwanis
International which recently moved its headquarters to
Indianapolis, Indiana. Kiwanis International has 405,000
members in 8,000 clubs in 77 different nations. This
organization is dedicated to public and social services
in the finest tradition of volunteerism. Senator Lugar
also will bring Mrs. Roberts as well as Mr. David
Blackmer the Executive Director of Kiwanis International
and Mrs. Blackmer.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-Indiana)
John T. Roberts, President, Kiwanis International
Patsy Roberts
David Blackmer, Executive Director, Kiwanis International
Ann Blackmer
Staff
Kenneth M. Duberstein
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer only
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Lugar and guests to arrive Northwest Gate, enter the
West Lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office for a 5-minute
meeting with the President.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH SENATOR LUGAR
AND JOHN T. ROBERTS, PRESIDENT OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
-- I am pleased to meet all of you, and I thank Senator Lugar
for bringing you to the White House.
-- I am especially pleased because Kiwanis International
represents the spirit of volunteerism as well as any
private organization.
-- I know that you have recently moved your headquarters
to Indianapolis. This decision on your part is a tribute
to Dick Lugar who served eight years as Mayor of
Indianapolis and to the current Mayor, Bill Hudnut.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Replaced Hall
MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN DAN BURTON (R-INDIANA)
AND HIS MOTHER, BONNIE KELLEY
Date:
Tuesday, July 12, 1983
Location: The Oval Office
Time:
4:35 p.m. (5 minutes)
From:
Kenneth M. Dubérstein
KD.
Ken
I. PURPOSE
To honor the request of Congressman Dan Burton (R-Indiana)
to introduce his mother (Bonnie Kelley) to the President and
to have a photograph taken to commemorate the occasion.
II. BACKGROUND
Dan Burton is a Freshman Republican from Indiana's Sixth
District (central part of State, including Indianapolis). He
is a member of the House Government Operations Committee, the
House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and the House Select
Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. Dan also serves
as the Freshman Class représentative to the House Republican
Whip Organization. During the 98th Congress, he has been a strong
and consistent supporter of Administration-backed legislative
initiatives.
During his initial contact with White House staff on January
5, 1983, Dan requested this meeting, and he has repeated the
request on numerous occasions. According to Burton, he would
not be in Congress had it not been for the strong support and
assistance of his mother, and his mother has been a long-time
supporter of the President.
Burton attended the President's White House Breakfast for
House Republican Freshmen on February 7, 1983. He also
attended a bipartisan meeting with the President on March 15,
1983, to discuss the nuclear freeze issue.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Congressman Dan Burton (R-Indiana)
Bonnie Kelley (Dan Burton's mother)
White House Staff
Kenneth M. Duberstein
2
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer only.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
No set agenda
Attachment:
Talking Points
TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN DAN BURTON
(R-INDIANA) AND HIS MOTHER, BONNIE KELLEY
-- In welcoming Dan and his mother to the Oval Office, thank
Dan for his help on key legislative issues this year --
particularly with other members of the House Republican Freshman
Class -- and tell Dan that you are counting on his
continued leadership and support.
-- Tell Dan's mother, Bonnie Kelley, that the great pride
she must have in her son is apparent, but add that Dan
would be the first one to admit that he wouldn't be where
he is today without her.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING
RB 1/22/2008
PAPERS
W
File Folder
FOIA
07/12/1983 [CASEFILE 155112] [3 OF 4]
S07-077
Box Number
16
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
49263 MEMO
2 7/11/1983
B1
WILLIAM CLARK TO RR RE LUNCHEON W/SEC
GENERAL ALEJANDRO ORFILA [PG 1-2]
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
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.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING
RB 1/22/2008
PAPERS
W
File Folder
FOIA
07/12/1983 [CASEFILE 155112] [3 OF 4]
S07-077
Box Number
16
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
49267 TALKING POINTS
2
ND
B1
RE MTG W/SEC GENERAL ORFILA [PG 1-2]
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
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.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING
RB 1/22/2008
PAPERS
W
File Folder
FOIA
07/12/1983 [CASEFILE 155112] [3 OF 4]
S07-077
Box Number
16
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
49271 MEMO
3 7/12/1983
B1
RE MTG W/SEC GENERAL AJEJANDRO ORFILA
[PG 1-3]
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
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.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING
RB 1/22/2008
PAPERS
W
File Folder
FOIA
07/12/1983 [CASEFILE 155112] [3 OF 4]
S07-077
Box Number
16
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
49274 BIO
2
ND
B1
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
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.
CC' Dave Fischer
Kathy Osborne
Nell Yates
West Basement Guard
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMATIC CREDENTIALS
Tuesday, July 12, 1983 -- beginning at 5:00 p.m. -- Oval Office
William P. Clark
Charles P. Tyson
SW GATE
1.
GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
Dr. Gerhard Herder
4:50 p.m.
Accompanied by wife, Edeltraut
Escort Officer - Catherine Murdock
Area Representative - Richard Burt
Assistant Secretary
NSC REPRESENTATIVE Peter Sommer
Oval Office - Approx. 5:00 p.m.
2. REPUBLIC OF PERU
Celso PASTOR de la Torre
4:54 p.m.
Accompanied by daughter, Mercedes Pastor Belaunde (34)
and son, Rafael (38) and his wife, Isabel Margarita
Escort Officer - - Patrick Daly (com) Celsa (39)
Area Representative - James H. Michel
Deputy Assistant Secretary
NSC REPRESENTATIVE - Alfonso Sapia-Bosch
Oval Office - Approx. 5:04 p.m.
3.
STATE OF ISRAEL
Meir Rosenne
4:58 p.m.
Accompanied by wife, Vera
Escort Officer - Ms. Georgia DeBell
Area Representative - Nicholas A. Veliotes
Assistant Secretary
NSC REPRESENTATIVE - Geoffrey Kemp
Oval Office - Approx. 5:08 p.m.
4. REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES
Mrs. Giovinella Gonthier
5:02 p.m.
Accompanied by husband, Roger Wilson
Escort Officer - Larry Dunham
Area Representative - James K. Bishop
Deputy Assistant Secretary
NSC REPRESENTATIVE Fred Wettering
Oval Office - Approx. 5:12 p.m.
5. DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG
Paul Peters
5:06 p.m.
Accompanied by wife, Renee and
daughter, Annick (24) and
son, Paul (20)
Escort Officer - Richard Gookin
Area Representative - Richard Burt
Assistant Secretary
NSC REPRESENTATIVE Peter Sommer
Oval Office - - -
4588
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 11, 1983
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMATIC CREDENTIALS
Origationso
Tuesday, July 12, 1983
Beginning at 5:00 p.m.
The Oval Office
to
FROM: WILLIAM P. CLARK pomfor
I. PURPOSE
To receive for accreditation the diplomatic
credentials of five Ambassadors.
II. BACKGROUND AND PRESS ARRANGEMENTS
A. Background: The Ambassadors from the German
Democratic Republic, Republic of Peru, State
of Israel, Republic of Seychelles and the
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg will present their
credentials. After an exchange of documents,
you will hold a brief conversation with each
Ambassador.
Three-by-five cards are attached noting per-
tinent information and suggested talking points.
B. Press Arrangements: White House photographer
only.
Prepared by:
Charles P. Tyson
CC Vice President
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Mike Deaver
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING
RB 1/22/2008
PAPERS
W
File Folder
FOIA
07/12/1983 [CASEFILE 155112] [3 OF 4]
S07-077
Box Number
16
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
49278 BIO
1
ND
B1
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
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.
THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY
TO THE REMARKS OF THE
NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR
OF THE GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
DR. GERHARD HERDER
UPON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF
HIS LETTER OF CREDENCE
Mr. Ambassador:
I accept with pleasure the letter by which Chairman
of the Council of State of the German Democratic Republic,
Erich Honecker, accredits you as Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary of the German Democratic Republic to
the United States of America. Please convey my best wishes
to Chairman Honecker.
I am pleased to welcome you to the United States. The
United States shares the desire for peace and improved bilateral
relations based on reciprocity and mutual benefit. You are
aware that differences between our political, economic and
social systems exist and lead to divergent points of view
on specific issues. We both, however, seek a peaceful, tension-
free world. Thus, it serves both our interests to seek agreement
and cooperation in non-ideological areas where mutual interests
exist.
- 2 -
Your predecessor, Ambassador Grunert, worked diligently
toward this goal and I look forward to continuing with you
this effort at seeking resolution of outstanding practical
issues.
I assure you, Mr. Ambassador, that our officials here
and in our Embassy to your country will devote their full
efforts to the realization of these goals. I welcome your
cooperation and wish you an enjoyable and productive tour
in the United States.
REMARKS OF THE
NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR
OF THE GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
DR. GERHARD HERDER
UPON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF
HIS LETTER OF CREDENCE
Mr. President:
Permit me, Mr. President, to present to you the Letter
of Credence by which the Chairman of the Council of State
of the German Democratic Republic, Mr. Erich Honecker, has
appointed me Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of the German Democratic Republic to the United States of
America.
The Chairman of the Council of State entrusted me with
the pleasant mission to convey to you, Mr. President, his
greetings and best wishes for your execution of the responsible
duties of President of the United States of America.
In its international activities the German Democratic
Republic has at all times been guided by the desire to make
an active contribution to averting the danger of war,
strengthening international peace and improving the inter-
national atmosphere. It values concern for the strengthening
of peace as the overriding question also in the relations
between the German Democratic Republic and the United States
of America. Especially in the present tense international
- 2 -
situation, the development of good relations between our
countries can positively be helpful in stabilizing the world
situation.
This would benefit the peoples of our two countries, too.
The German Democratic Republic will continue always to live
up to its responsibility in that respect. It will explore
possibilities to open up ways for the continuation of
political dialogue, to stake out areas of mutual interest and
mutually advantageous cooperation, and step by step to develop
relations with the United States of America on the basis of the
principles of peaceful coexistence, to which there is no
reasonable alternative.
Mr. President, I can assure you that all my activities
here in the United States of America will be directed at
developing such cooperation between our nations, in the
interests of preserving peace and for the benefit of our
peoples.
Permit me to express my hope that I will have your
assistance and that of your Government in the discharge of
my mission.
I beg you, Mr. President, to accept my best wishes for
your personal well-being and for the exercise of your high
office as well as for the American people's peaceful future.
Celso PASTOR de la Torre (pahs TOR) - Appointed Ambassador of Peru
Head of State: - Fernando BELAUNDE Terry (behl-ah-OON-day),
President of the Government of Peru
Ambassador Pastor, 68, widower, 4 children, served as ambassador to
the U.S. (1964-1968) during President Belaunde's first term.
Belaunde's brother-in-law and a longtime confidant, Pastor was
co-founder of the president's Popular Action party in 1956. He has
been an international consultant for various banks and firms and
since 1982 has served as Peru's Permanent Representative to the
United Nations. Educated in Europe and Peru and a connoisseur of the
arts, he speaks fluent German and adequate English.
Pertinent Background: Mrs. Carter attended President Belaunde's
inauguration in 1980. Belaunde, who lived in exile in the U.S. from
1968 to 1977, reluctantly cancelled a state visit in November 1982
when a US countervailing duty decision against Peruvian textile
imports would have coincided with the visit and caused him
considerable political embarrassment at home.
Significant Programs or Issues: Peru's return to elected rule in
1980, after 12 years of military rule, was a major advance for
democracy in South America. President Belaunde and his
administration look to the U.S. for economic, moral and political
support as they seek to consolidate the democratic structure. The
U.S. assistance program to Peru, the largest in South America, is
comprised of food aid, development assistance, housing guarantee
loans and foreign military sales credits totalling $92 million in FY
1983. Peru is now facing severe economic difficulties from the
effects of world recession compounded by devastating flood damage in
northern Peru and severe drought in the south from the "El Nino"
weather phenomenon. The government also faces a troublesome homegrown
marxist terrorist movement which is becoming increasingly violent.
Issues for Discussion:
--
We welcome you back to Washington, and appreciate your help
in issues of importance to us during your tenure at the UN.
-- We strongly supported Peru's return to democracy in 1980 and
President Belaunde's efforts to consolidate the
constitutional structure and move toward free-market
economic policies.
We regret the cancellation last fall of President Belaunde's
state visit and hope he can come at some mutually convenient
time in the future.
We are well aware of the extensive human suffering and
material damages from the floods, landslides and drought
brought on by the "El Nino" phenomenon. We have already
allocated some $31 million in disaster relief and are
exploring other possibile relief assistance.
THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY
TO THE REMARKS OF THE
NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR
OF THE REPUBLIC OF PERU
CELSO PASTOR DE LA TORRE
UPON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF
HIS LETTER OF CREDENCE
Mr. Ambassador:
It is a pleasure for me to welcome you back to Washington.
President Belaunde and the people of Peru have the good fortune
to have such a skilled and experienced diplomat representing
their country. While I am sure you will find that some changes
have occurred in Washington from when you last served here
from 1964 to 1968, I have little doubt that you will also find
many old friends. You are remembered here, Mr. Ambassador for
your intelligence, grace and skill in representing your country
and for your extensive contacts within Congress and the Executive
Branch, attributes of a superlative diplomat.
I am very pleased to accept your Letter of Credence from
President Fernando Belaunde Terry and to acknowledge also the
Letter of Recall of your distinguished predecessor, Ambassador
Fernando Schwalb Lopez Aldana. Ambassador Schwalb's presence
in Washington is missed but we recognize his self-sacrifice and
- 2 -
sense of duty in returning to Peru to fulfill the arduous
dual responsibilities of Foreign Minister and President of
the Council of Ministers.
My Government fully appreciates and endorses the dedication
of President Belaunde and his Government to strengthening and
consolidating democratic institutions in Peru. We also recognize
the problems facing your country as a result of the widespread
natural disasters that have affected Peru and its Andean
neighbors in the past several months. The Government and people
of the United States cannot remain aloof from these disasters
which have befallen a friendly neighbor, and we are pleased to
have provided some assistance to meet this emergency. Our
assistance to date has addressed both immediate human needs and
longer term requirements for rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Besides providing emergency materials and technical assistance,
we have also redirected some of our food aid and development
assistance to support directly the victims of natural disasters.
We are exploring possible additional assistance within the
confines of our limited foreign aid resources.
I am pleased that prospects for broad and sustained growth
in the United States economy are becoming brighter day by day.
We believe economic growth in the United States and other
industrialized countries will benefit the nations of the
developing world by providing additional export opportunities.
Over time, Peru's exports of copper, silver, petroleum and
other minerals should benefit as our housing, automobile,
consumer, durable and other industries expand production. We
are also painfully aware that real interest rates remain at
very high levels. Reducing real interest rates remains a
priority for my Government. As interest rates continue to fall,
the foundation for sustained real economic growth will be
strengthened; at the same time, Peru and other countries will
be helped in the servicing of their external debt.
- 3 -
The problems of external debt and other strains on the
international financial system remain a matter of concern for
this Administration. Although we have stepped back from the
tense atmosphere of August 1982, the situation requires careful
management. Our response to internatinal debt problems has
five basic elements. First, countries that have accumulated
large external debts need to pursue appropriate adjustment
policies. In this, Peru's valiant efforts deserve our praise.
We must also strengthen the system's framework and in particular
the Internationál Monetary Fund. Our support for increased
IMF quotas is an important part of this effort. In appropriate
cases, the U.S. Government will provide emergency assistance,
such as making available additional CCC guarantees extended to
Peru. Encouraging commercial banks and other private financial
institutions to remain involved in lending to developing
countries that pursue appropriate economic policies is also
important. The fifth and final component of our strategy is
the encouragement of economic growth in the context of an open
world trading system. Your point that nothing would be more
damaging to the economies of our countries than the erection of
artificial barriers against free competitive trade is well
taken. I applaud the continuing efforts of the Government of
Peru to restructure its economy by making it more open to inflows
of both goods and foreign direct investment. Pursuit of such
policies should bear increasing fruit in the years ahead.
At the end of May, my Summit colleagues and I at
Williamsburg made a clear commitment to halting protectionism
and, as recovery proceeds, to reversing it by dismantling trade
barriers. We also resolved to achieve further trade liberaliz-
ation within the framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade. Furthermore, we are preparing legislation to extend
our Generalized System of Preferences, a mechanism that has had
a positive effect on Peru's exports to the United States. We
- 4 -
have no illusions that holding back protectionist pressures
will be easy. With the continued constructive support of
countries like Peru, however, this necessary but difficult
task will be made easier.
In conclusion, Mr. Ambassador, I would like to thank
you for your thoughtful comments on Peru and the role of our
countries in the development of the hemisphere. Please
accept my best personal wishes for the success of your mission.
I would also like you to convey Mrs. Reagan's and my highest
personal regards to President and Mrs. Belaunde.
REMARKS OF THE
NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR
OF THE REPUBLIC OF PERU
CELSO PASTOR DE LA TORRE
UPON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF
HIS LETTER OF CREDENCE
Mr. President:
I consider it a singular honor to present for a second
time my Letters of Credence as Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of Peru to the United States of America. Today,
as yesterday, I come representing an authentic democracy
instituted by popular vote in which the unrestricted exercise
of freedom and respect for human life within the framework
of the Peruvian Constitution and the laws of the country
constitute the absolute essence of the Government presided
over by Architect Fernando Belaunde Terry.
I still preserve the most gratifying memories of
my last mission when governmental authorities and officials
from intellectual, economic, and social circles alike welcomed
me with much cordiality. Everywhere I found an understanding
and awareness of my country and its foreign policy and I am
confident that the receptiveness which prevailed then will
continue in my new tour of duty. This privilege of represent-
ing my country once again, which fills me with pleasure and
- 2 -
satisfaction, is only surpassed by my high appreciation of the
virtues of the American people and my profound admiration
for the democratic system of this nation. It is only because
I have lived in the United States a long time, fully enjoying
its gracious hospitality, that I believe I can adequately
perceive the thoughts and idiosyncracies of its people.
Peru is making enormous efforts to elevate the
conditions of life of its people which is essentially the
foremost objective of every true democracy. In spite of
these efforts, my country is presently confronting the
serious consequences of worldwide recession which are unfortu-
nately felt with more intensity by nations like Peru that have
not yet attained economic structures sufficiently strong to
resist them. But in addition to our struggle to overcome
this critical situation, we find ourselves contending with
natural disasters which have devastated vast areas in the
North. Floods have destroyed crops, homes, and communication
facilities and have greatly endangered the lives of hundreds
of thousands of people. Also, the South of Peru is suffering
from a severe drought which has created great uncertainly as
to the future supply of food. Faced with these kinds of
emergencies we have had no other recourse but to request
international assistance and in this regard, Mr. President,
please accept our gratitude for the efforts made by your
Administration in providing it.
Due to these unfortunate circumstances, the efforts
being made within my country are not enough and since it is
not possible for developing countries such as Peru to halt
their social infrastructure pursuits without endangering the
development process itself we have appealed for international
financial assistance, both bilateral and multilateral, and I
am pleased to say that we have encountered from the public
and private sectors of your country, Mr. President, positive
responses which are deeply appreciated.
- 3 -
Within the context of the world crisis in which we
live, it is of vital importance for developing countries that
commercial channels be kept opened one way or another. The
recession phenomenon by itself has considerably reduced trade
in the developing countries because of the lack of demand
from industrialized nations. We are hopeful that the end
of the recession will bring once again the flow of exchange
for the mutual benefit of our countries.
We know perfectly well, Mr. President, that you are a
fervent advocate of free trade and for this reason we are
confident that economic measures intended to restore protection-
ism will not take effect. As you know, nothing could be more
damaging to the economy of our countries than the erection of
articifial barriers against free competitive trade.
History has conferred upon the United States of America,
Mr. President, a nation at the vanguard in the fight for
freedom and respect for human life, the noble mission of
leading the Western and Christian World. In the performance
of this formidable task it is evident that the best means of
protecting these freedoms from the infiltration of opposing
creeds, which are seen everywhere trying to undermine our
common democratic system, can be found precisely in encouraging
development to such a degree as to attain an ever-increasing
level of prosperity, thus allowing human beings to realize
their legitimate aspirations and a well-being commensurate with
today's spiritual and technological advances. Our hemisphere,
which is the New World, should be able to show the same political,
social, and economic progress and development. Only then the
ideals of those who built the foundations of freedom upon which
government should rest can become tangible and Latin America
be protected from the advancing forces of foreign creeds
which are intent upon oppressing these liberties. This may
seem to be a visionary scheme difficult to achieve, but we must
- 4 -
not forget that all Latin American nations already possess
an invaluable reserve of cultural wealth testifying to their
noteworthy qualities and sense of responsibility, civic
virtues which must be encouraged throughout all sectors of
the population.
Also, the vast material resources and ever-increasing
internal markets of these nations lead us to believe that
Latin America will become the promised land of the XXIst century.
The process of regional integration which is acquiring
significant consistency permits us to see that in a not too
distant future this area of the Western Hemisphere will be
fully prepared for total integration. We have to be, however,
extremely cautious that it does not swerve away from its
destiny. We know that multiple threats are suspended over
this region and for this reason we believe that the United
States should offer a greater share of cooperation toward its
development. Our greatest crusade is to overcome our economic
difficulties which often enough result in social upheavals
such as those which are affecting an important part of the 1
Western Hemisphere.
I wish to express once more my greatest satisfaction in
representing Peru again in the United States. As I have done
in the past, I shall fully dedicate my efforts towards
strengthening even more the cordial and friendly relations
existing between our two countries so that they may continue
in the same framework of harmony, understanding, and mutual
respect.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF THE: PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFING
RB 1/22/2008
PAPERS
W
File Folder
FOIA
07/12/1983 [CASEFILE 155112] [3 OF 4]
S07-077
Box Number
16
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
49280 BIO
1
ND
B1
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
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.