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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Executive Secretariat, NSC: Cable File: Records, 1982-1985 Folder Title: TWA 847 Hijacking (06/20/1985) [7 of 7] Box: 194 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE Withdrawer RBW 2/23/2011 File Folder TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) FOIA F97-046/4 Box Number 194 WILLS 15 ID Doc Type Document Description No of Doc Date Restrictions Pages 105386 CABLE 201957Z JUN 85 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 105387 CABLE BRASILIA 06512 2 6/20/1985 B1 105388 CABLE 202039Z JUN 85 4 6/20/1985 B1 B3 105389 CABLE GUATEMALA 06048 2 6/20/1985 B1 105390 CABLE GUATEMALA 06048 2 6/20/1985 B1 105391 CABLE MONTEVIDEO 03549 2 6/20/1985 B1 105393 CABLE 202108Z JUN 85 3 6/20/1985 B1 B3 105395 CABLE SANTO DOMINGO 06564 2 6/20/1985 B1 105396 CABLE SANTO DOMINGO 06564 2 6/20/1985 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. WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE Withdrawer RBW 2/23/2011 File Folder TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) FOIA F97-046/4 Box Number 194 WILLS 15 ID Doc Type Document Description No of Doc Date Restrictions Pages 105398 CABLE 202128Z JUN 85 5 6/20/1985 B1 B3 105400 CABLE BRIDGETOWN 05239 1 6/20/1985 B1 105402 CABLE 202150Z JUN 85 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 105404 CABLE 202152Z JUN 85 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 105407 CABLE BRIDGETOWN 05239 2 6/20/1985 B1 105409 CABLE 202207Z JUN 85 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 105411 CABLE 202230Z JUN 85 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 105414 CABLE 202244Z JUN 85 3 6/20/1985 B1 B3 105416 CABLE 202325Z JUN 85 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105386 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 201957Z JUN 85 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105387 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 BRASILIA 06512 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. 5 SENSITIVE PAGE 1 - 421 SITUATION LISTING DATE 09/01/85//244 SITUATION: HIJACK SUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II MESSAGE / ANNOTATION: MESSAGE: HCE716 STUD031 00 RUEHC DE RUESNA #4702 1712200 ZNR UUUUU ZZH R 2020312 JUN 85 FM AMEMBASSY SANTIAGO TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 2514 BT UNCLAS SANTIAGO 4702 E.O. 12356: NA TAGS: PTER, AEMR, LE, CI SUBJECT: GOC FOREIGN MINISTRY CONDEMNS BEIRUT/HOSTAGE SITUATION REF SANTIAGO 4665 1. AS ANTICIPATED REFTEL THE CHILEAN FOREIGN MINISTRY ISSUED A DECLARATION LATE JUNE 19 CONDEMNING THE TERRORIST HIJACKING/HOSTAGE ACTION. THE COMMUNIQUE STATED: "THE ILLEGAL TAKEOVER OF THE AIRCRAFT, PLACING THE LIVES OF THE HOSTAGES IN DANGER, CONSTITUTES, MOREOVER, A VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ESPECIALLY THE CONVENTIONS ADOPTED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) INCLUDING THE TOKYO CONVENTION OF 1963, AND THOSE OF THE HAGUE IN 1970 AND MONTREAL IN 1971." 2. THE DECLARATION REITERATED CHIUOJS ENERGETIC CONDEMNATION OF AND SYSTEMATIC OPPOSITION TO TERRORISM WHATEVER ITS ORIGIN AND OBJECTIVE AND INSISTED ON THE NECESSITY OF ADOPTING ADEQUATE MEASURES TO ELIMINATE THESE DISTURBING PRACTICES, "WHICH CHILEANS, BECAUSE THEY HAVE KNOWN AND SUFFERED INTERNATIONAL (TERRORIST) ACTS, REPUDIATE." 3. FINALLY, THE DECLARATION CALLED FOR THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE HOSTAGES AND "ADDED ITS VOICE OF PROTEST TO THOSE OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY, CONDEMNING THE UNACCEPTABLE USE OF FORCE IN ALL OF ITS FORMS, IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS." THEBERGE BT #4702 NNNN SENSITIVE WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105388 CABLE 4 6/20/1985 B1 B3 202039Z JUN 85 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105389 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 GUATEMALA 06048 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105390 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 GUATEMALA 06048 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105391 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 MONTEVIDEO 03549 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105393 CABLE 3 6/20/1985 B1 B3 202108Z JUN 85 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105395 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 SANTO DOMINGO 06564 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105396 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 SANTO DOMINGO 06564 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. 23 SENSITIVE PAGE 1 - 411 SITUATION LISTING DATE 09/01/85//244 SITUATION: HIJACK SUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II MESSAGE / ANNOTATION: MESSAGE: HCE722 STU0069 00 RUEHC DE RUESQI #6652 1712130 ZNR UUUUU ZZH 0. 202126Z JUN 85 FM AMEMBASSY QUITO TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 8097 BT UNCLAS QUITO 06652 E.O. 12356:N/A TAGS:PTER, AEMR, EC, LE SUBJECT: TEXT OF STATEMENTS ON AIRPLANE HIJACKING BY PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN MINISTER REF: QUITO 6636 - TEXT OF THE MESSAGES REFERRED TO IN REFTEL FOLLOW: MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT FEBRES CORDERO TO PRESIDENT REAGAN - DEEPLY MOVED BY THE SAVAGE ACTION IN THE BEIRUT AIRPORT OF CAPTURING AND HOLDING AS HOSTAGE A GROUP OF INNOCENT PEOPLE, THE MAJORITY OF THEM U.S. CITIZENS, I WANT TO EXPRESS MY PERSONAL SOLIDARITY AND THAT OF THE ECUADOREAN GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE AND THE REJECTION OF THIS ACT CONTRARY TO THE MOST ELEMENTARY NORMS OF CIVILIZED COEXISTANCE. - POLITICAL KIDNAPPINGS, NO MATTER UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES THEY OCCUR, ARE ABOMINABLE CRIMES THAT NOT ONLY DESTROY THE BASIC INTERNATIONAL MEANS OF COEXISTENCE, SUCH AS THE UNITED NATIONS CHARTER AND THE HAGUE AND MONTREAL CONVENTIONS, BUT WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT, THE VERY MORAL FOUNDATIONS OF UNIVERSAL COEXISTANCE. WE ARE CALLING ON THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY GENERAL AND REQUESTING RAPID ACTION WITH THE AIM OF THE UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF THE KIDNAPPED PERSONS. THE CIVILIZED WORLD CAN NOT PERMIT KIDNAPPING TO BE USED TO IMPOSE POLITICAL CONDITIONS. - WE ARE ALSO CALLING ON THE LEBANESE GOVERNMENT AND ASKING IT TO UNDERTAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS FOR THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE INNOCENT PEOPLE HELD AS HOSTAGES. I HOPE THAT GOOD SENSE WILL PREVAIL SENSITIVE 24 SENSITIVE PAGE 1 - 412 SITUATION LISTING DATE 09/01/85//244 SITUATION: HIJACK SUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II MESSAGE / ANNOTATION: AND THOSE HOSTAGES WILL SOON BE FREED. - MESSAGE OF FOREIGN MINISTER TERAN TO SECRETARY GENERAL PEREZ DE CUELLAR - - FACED WITH THE ALARMING FREQUENCY OF TERRORIST ACTS AND AIRPLANE HIJACKINGS AS PRESSURE TACTICS TO OBTAIN ECONOMIC OR POLITICAL ADVANTAGES, THE GOVERNMENT OF ECUADOR WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS THROUGH YOU TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY THE REPUDIATION OF THESE ACTS WHICH THREATEN THE LIVES OF INNOCENT PERSONS, PLACE IN SERIOUS DANGER PEACEFUL COEXISTANCE AND SECURITY BETWEEN NATIONS AND CONSTITUTE A FLAGRANT VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS ADOPTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS IN FULFILLMENT OF THE PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES OF ITS CHARTER, PARTICULARLY THE CONVENTION OF 1979 ON THE TAKING OF HOSTAGES. - - IN PROTECTION OF THE PRINCIPLES TRADITIONALLY MAINTAINED BY ECUADOR, I HAVE TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND PREOCCUPATION AND ENERGETIC CONDEMNATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OVER THE KIDNAPPING OF THE TWA AIRPLANE IN LEBANON WHICH THREATENS THE LIVES OF THE PASSENGERS UNJUSTLY HELD AS HOSTAGES AND EXPRESS OUR FERVENT HOPE THAT THE VICTIMS OF THIS ACT OF TERRORISM WILL SOON RECOVER THEIR FREEDOM. - - I AM SURE, MISTER SECRETARY-GENERAL, THAT YOU, GIVEN YOUR HIGH POSITION AND YOUR PERSONAL MORAL QUALITIES, WILL MAKE THE STRONGEST EFFORTS TO OBTAIN THE OBSERVANCE OF HUMAN RIGHTS WHICH HAVE BEEN VIOLATED IN THIS CASE. - MESSAGE OF FOREIGN MINISTER TERAN TO LEBANESE FOREIGN MINISTER SALEM - - I RESPECTFULLY PRESENT MY REGARDS TO YOUR EXCELLENCY AND ON THE BASIS OF THE FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIPS TRADITIONALLY HELD BETWEEN OUR COUNTRIES, I HAVE TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND PREOCCUPATION OF THE ECUADOREAN GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OVER THE KIDNAPPING AND HOLDING AS HOSTAGES OF A GROUP OF CITIZENS OF DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES, THE MAJORITY OF THEM AMERICANS, THAT WERE TRAVELLING IN A TWA AIRLINER. SENSITIVE 25 SENSITIVE PAGE 1 - 413 SITUATION LISTING DATE 09/01/85//244 SITUATION: HIJACK SUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II MESSAGE / ANNOTATION: - - THE GOVERNMENT OF ECUADOR BELIEVES THAT RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN A GENERAL AND COMPLETE MANNER IS THE BASIS FOR CIVILIZED COEXISTENCE AND THE GUARANTEE OF PEACEFUL AND JUST INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. - - I REQUEST YOUR EXCELLENCY TO PLEASE TRANSMIT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LEBANON THE PROFOUND ECUADOREAN CONCERN AND OUR CONVICTION OF THE NECESSITY OF TAKING MEASURES IN THIS CASE FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE PERSONS HELD AS HOSTAGES AND FOR FACILITATING THEIR RAPID RELEASE. MORLEY BT #6652 NNNN SENSITIVE WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105398 CABLE 5 6/20/1985 B1 B3 202128Z JUN 85 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105400 CABLE 1 6/20/1985 B1 BRIDGETOWN 05239 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105402 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 202150Z JUN 85 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105404 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 202152Z JUN 85 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105407 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 BRIDGETOWN 05239 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105409 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 202207Z JUN 85 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105411 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 202230Z JUN 85 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105414 CABLE 3 6/20/1985 B1 B3 202244Z JUN 85 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 EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE RB 2/23/2011 W File Folder FOIA TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/20/1985) (7 OF 7) F97-046/4 WILLS Box Number 194 15 ID Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- Document Description pages tions 105416 CABLE 2 6/20/1985 B1 B3 202325Z JUN 85 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.