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    "ocrText": "-\n91015\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nUNCLAGSIFIED\nSeptember 2, 1983\nNational Security Decision\nDirective 101\nUNITED STATES STRATEGY TOWARDS LIBERIA +S)\nLiberia is important to the United States as the site of a\nvariety of valuable US facilities, military access rights, and\nhistorical relationship has resulted in a domestic and\nprivate investment. Equally importantly, an unusual\ninternational perception of Liberia as a special US\nresponsibility. The objectives of the US strategy toward\nLiberia are:\nTo promote political and economic stability through\nthe development -- of democratic institutions and free\nenterprise;\n-- To preserve our facilities and access rights;\nTo avoid a major defeat or embarrassment for the\n--\nUnited States through Liberian political or economic\ndisintegration;\n--\nTo prevent the development of Libyan, Soviet and\nother hostile influence. 1st\nIn order to achieve these objectives, the US will pursue the a\ncomprehensive and coordinated strategy which includes\nfollowing specific elements:\nUse US influence and resources to support and guide\nprospects the for success, help maintain stability, protect This\nLiberian -- political process in a way that will improve US its\nwill include intensified dialogue with Head of State Doe and the\ninterests, and be publicly and privately defensible.\nincreased contact with all political actors to encourage\ndevelopment of a moderate and viable political coalition that\ncan be legitimized through the planned democratic process.\nProvide adequate assistance to the Liberian\ntransitional -- process through Project Democracy funding, donors the\nHuman Rights Fund, USIA programs, appeals to foreign\nand private foundations, and ESF.\nDeclassified/Released on 5-17-91\nunder provisions of E.O. 12356\nOADR\nby S. Tilley, National Security Council"
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