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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON D.C 20506
SIGNED
January 13, 1993
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
JOHN GORDON
Coty
FROM:
KEITH HAHN
SUBJECT:
U.S. National Strategy Commission
At Tab II Congressman Duncan Hunter has written the President
requesting an Executive Order establishing the Executive
Committee of the U.S. National Strategy Commission (USNSC). This
bipartisan commission was established in accordance with House
Resolution 284 on November 25, 1991 and consists of 200 prominent
Americans from a wide range of professions who have agreed to
work on a blueprint for an integrated U.S. economic recovery and
international security strategy.
The proposed Executive Order would establish the commission to
review the U.S. national security strategy, gather advice and
recommendations from Executive agencies and advise the President,
Secretaries of State and Defense, and other Executive agency
heads on economic recovery and national security proposals.
Congressman Hunter feels that an Executive Order would add
stature to the USNSC.
The USNSE duplicates the functions of the National Commission on
Defense and National Security (the Dicks Commission) established
on November 5, 1990 by P.L. 101-511, Title VIII, Sec. 8104, 104
Stat. 1898. The Dicks Commission is composed of ten members
appointed by the President and Congress to analyze and make
recommendations concerning the national security and national
defense policies of the United States.
We believe that promulgating the proposed Executive Order would
empower the large and disparate USNSE to become involved in a
review that is already being done by a smaller, more expert Dicks
Commission. The letter to Congressman Hunter at Tab I
acknowledges his request, but endorses the ongoing efforts of the
Dicks Commission in their review of U.S. national security
strategy.
Concurrences by:
Virginia a Lampley and Nicholas Rostow
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letter to Congressman Hunter at Tab I.
2
Attachments
Tab I
Letter to Congressman Duncan Hunter
Tab II
Incoming Correspondence
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REPUBLICAN CO-CHAIRMEN
DEMOCRATIC CO-CHAIRMEN
RICHARD SHELBY, ALABAMA
Congress
JOHN MCCAIN. ARIZONA
U.S.
TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI
BOB GRAHAM, FLORIDA
CHARLES Robs. VIRGINIA
*
*
TED STEVENS. ALASKA
JAKE GARN, UTAH
HOWELL HEFLIN. ALABAMA
J. BENNETT JOHNSTON, LOUISIANA
DENNIS DECONCINI, ARIZONA
Security JEUOHEN Caucus
DUNCAN HUNTER. CALIFORNIA
ROBERT H. MICHEL. ILLINOIS
WILLIAM L. DICKINSON. ALABAMA
GEORGE (BUDDY) DARDEN, GEORGIA
WILLIAM BROOMFIELD. MICHIGAN
G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY. MISSISSIPPI
National Security Caucus
HENRY HYDE. ILLINOIS
GREG LAUGHLIN. TEXAS
JOHN MURTHA. PENNSYLVANIA
EARL HUTTO. FLORIDA
133 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
202-225-5672
December 8, 1992
The Honorable George Bush
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
We are writing to request that you issue the enclosed
Executive Order establishing the Executive Committee of the
bipartisan United States National Strategy Commission (USNSC).
As you will notice, the USNSC membership roster includes 200
prominent statesmen from the national security community. All of
them have agreed to join the Coalition for International Security
and the USNSC because they believe there is an "urgent need for a
comprehensive, coordinated strategy to help the United States
achieve its goal of being the strongest nation on earth
militarily and economically."
An Executive Order would certainly enhance the prestige and
impact of USNSC's work. The need for an Executive Order is
highlighted in the March 5, 1992 letter (enclosed) from our
fellow House Co-Chairmen emphasizing the importance of an
integrated economic recovery and international security strategy.
The need for this strategy was the focus of Resolution 284
which was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives.
The National Strategy Commission will serve as a means
through which scholars, national organizations, political and
government leaders, experts and prominent opinion makers from
both parties can work together to develop a new consensus
national strategy.
We also want to call your attention to the Coalition's
efforts to unite national and international public opinion
regarding the crisis in Bosnia. As you will notice from the list
of co-signers of the enclosed declaration, very few organizations
The Honorable George Bush
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December 8, 1992
have the Coalition's ability to unite diverse statesmen from both
parties.
Once again, an Executive Order will significantly enhance
the Commission's work, and we hope you will be able to sign this
document as soon as possible.
Duncan Hunter
HeyHyde Henry Hyde
Wm. h. I ckinson
Wm Bromfuld
William L. Dickinson
William Broomfield
EXECUTIVE ORDER
UNITED STATES NATIONAL STRATEGY COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
December 21, 1992
By the authority vested in me as President by the
Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and in
order to establish, in accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. I), an
advisory committee to develop an integrated economic recovery and
international security strategy, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment. (a) There is established the
Executive Committee of the United States National Strategy
Commission in the Federal Government. The Committee shall be
composed of 200 members appointed by the President.
(b) The President shall designate Honorary Co-Chairmen;
Congressional Co-Chairmen; Private Sector Co-Chairmen and
Administrative Co-Chairmen from among the members of the
Committee.
Section 2. Functions. (a) In accordance with Resolution
284 which was passed unanimously on November 25, 1991 by the
House of Representatives, the Committee shall work for the
development and adoption of "a dynamic blueprint that is as
appropriate to our present and future needs as the Marshall Plan
was for the needs of Europe following World War II."
(b) The Committee shall conduct an in-depth review of both
the U.S. national security strategy and proposals to assist our
nation's economic recovery. In the words of House Resolution
284, "such a comprehensive, coordinated strategy will help the
United States achieve its goal of being the strongest nation on
earth economically and militarily, so that it remains the
greatest nation in support of human dignity, freedom and
democratic ideals."
(c) The Committee shall advise the President, the Secretary
of State, the Secretary of Defense, and other Executive agency
heads with respect to policy recommendations that will unite the
national will of the American people on the importance of
economic recovery and maintaining our international security
leadership role.
(d) The Committee shall gather advice, suggestions and
recommendations from the Executive agencies in its efforts to
develop a new consensus national strategy.
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(e) In fulfilling its functions the Committee shall consider
providing recommendations in the following areas:
(1) A bipartisan synthesis of the best thinking on a
strategy to provide for economic recovery and maintaining
America's international leadership role. The report should
describe national goals along with a grand strategy for achieving
those goals.
(2) Opportunities for national improvements over both the
short and long term;
(3) Detailed recommendations on international security
strategy for the post Cold War era. We owe our servicemen and
women not only the best equipment, but also a coherent strategy
and posture geared to new realities.
(4) A public diplomacy campaign from the private sector to
help unite the national will of the American people toward the
achievement of these common goals.
Section 3. Administration. (a) The heads of Executive
agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide to the
Secretary of Defense, the Committee and its staff units such
information, including that relating to the structure,
organization, personnel and operations of the Executive agencies,
as may be required for carrying out the purposes of this Order.
(b) Members of the Committee shall serve without
compensation.
(c) A management office may provide overall administrative
staff support to the Committee and provide liaison with the
Executive Office of the President.
(d) The Secretary of Defense shall, to the extent permitted
by law, provide the Committee with such information and support
services it may require.
(e) The Committee is to be funded, staffed and equipped, to
the extent practicable and permitted by law, by the private
sector without cost to the Federal Government. To accomplish
this objective, it is expected that the Secretary of Defense will
engage in a joint project, with a nonprofit organization,
pursuant to Section 1 of Public Law 91-412 (15 U.S.C. 1525), for
the purpose of providing staff support to the Committee as
described in Section 3 (c). The American Security Council
Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) educational institution, will serve as
the coordinator for both the Coalition and its Executive
Committee.
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Section 4. General Provisions. Notwithstanding the
provisions of any other Executive Order, the responsibilities of
the President under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, except that of reporting annually to the Congress, which
are applicable to the Committee established by this Order, shall
be performed by the Secretary of Defense in accordance with
guidelines and procedures established by the Administrator of
General Services.
George Bush
REPUBLICAN CO-CHAIRMEN
DEMOCRATIC CO-CHAIRMEN
RICHARD SHELBY. ALABAMA
Congress
JOHN MCCAIN. ARIZONA
U.S.
TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI
BOB GRAHAM, FLORIDA
CHARLES ROBB. VIRGINIA
*
*
TED STEVENS. ALASKA
JAKE GARN. UTAH
HOWELL HEFLIN. ALABAMA
J. BENNETT JOHNSTON. LOUISIANA
DENNIS DECONCINI, ARIZONA
Security JEUONEN Caucus
DUNCAN HUNTER. CALIFORNIA
ROBERT H. MICHEL ILLINOIS
WILLIAM L. DICKINSON. ALABAMA
GEORGE (BUDDY) DARDEN. GEORGIA
WILLIAM BROOMFIELD. MICHIGAN
G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
National Security Caucus
HENRY HYDE. ILLINOIS
GREG LAUGHLIN. TEXAS
JOHN MURTHA, PENNSYLVANIA
EARL HUTTO. FLORIDA
133 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
202-225-5672
March 5, 1992
Mr. John M. Fisher
Chairman and C.E.O.
American Security Council Foundation
Boston, Virginia 22713
Dear John:
We are writing to you in our role as Co-Chairmen of the bi-
partisan National Security Caucus and in your role as research
coordinator for this Caucus.
On November 25th the House of Representatives unanimously
passed House Resolution 284 (copy attached). This Sense of the
Congress Resolution emphasizes the urgent "need for a
comprehensive, coordinated strategy to help the United States
achieve its goal of being the strongest nation on Earth
militarily and economically, so that it remains the greatest
nation in support of human dignity, freedom and democratic
ideals."
This letter is to serve as a formal request for the ASC
Foundation to develop for our consideration a strategy to meet
the need described in House Resolution 284.
At no expense to the U.S. government, we would like you to
do this through your National Strategy Commission which is part
of the bi-partisan Coalition for International Security. This
Commission would work in the public interest toward the adoption
and implementation of a national strategy for peace and
prosperity through military, economic, and diplomatic strength.
Because the ASC Foundation led the effort of the bi-partisan
Coalition which developed the successful strategy for peace
through strength, you are uniquely qualified to develop a post
Cold war strategy through your coordination of the Coalition for
International Security.
It is our understanding that the Honorable Alexander M.
Haig, Jr., USA (Ret.), the former Secretary of State; Adm. Thomas
Moorer, USN (Ret.), the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff; Amb. William Kintner, former U.S. Ambassador to Thailand;
Mr. John M. Fisher
March 5, 1992
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and you already serve as the initial Co-Chairmen of this bi-
partisan Commission.
This strategy should focus on the many challenges to our
security. Future defense policies should be an essential
element, but we would also like this effort to address topics
such as the global leadership role of the United States; our
international competitiveness; economic growth; energy security;
human rights; and space policy. We would also like the National
Strategy Commission to deal with long-term problems such the
rapidly growing budget deficit and foreign debt; drug abuse;
poverty; and waste and inefficiency in government and industry.
This is a major assignment, and we hope it can be
accomplished by preparing a non-partisan synthesis of the best
liberal, moderate and conservative thinking on national strategy
for the United States. The National Strategy Commission will
serve as a means through which scholars, national organizations,
political and government leaders, experts and prominent opinion
makers from both parties can work together to develop a new
consensus national strategy.
As part of this process, it is important that you poll each
Senator and Representative -- particularly those who belong to
the National Security Caucus -- for their ideas and then give
them working drafts for their comment.
Further, we ask you to seek advice from the White House and
the Departments of Defense, State, Energy, Commerce, Labor,
Health, Education and Welfare, Justice and the Treasury.
We know many of our colleagues look forward to contributing
their knowledge and views, and we will all be very interested in
the resultant new strategy proposal.
Hund.Hyde
Geopge (Byddy) Laidby
am Brompele
Dreg Laughlin
Sanny
gram
um y Dickinson
United States House of Representatives
The Need for a National Strategy for the United States
House Resolution 284
Passed Unanimously November 25, 1991
Whereas recent world event have provided the United States with new opportunities to
redirect its resources toward domestic challenges, and the state of its economy requires that the
United States take such action:
Whereas the continued economic vitality of the United States is being seriously threatened
by its failure to invest in its future needs, especially in the areas of education and training, the
infrastructure and manufacturing capability, and financial stability;
Whereas national security; which provides a foundation for the lasting values of human
dignity, freedom, and democratic ideals, is based upon economicstrength as wellas military might;
and
Whereas the attainment of these goals requires swift and intelligent action to articulate and
carry forward a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to improve our productivity and economic
well-being through investmentin human and material resources, stimulation of cooperative efforts
between the public and private sector at all levels, and leadership and vision to develop a dynamic
blueprint that is as appropriate to our present and future needs as the Marshall Plan was for theneeds
of Europe following World War II: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that-
(1) there is a need for the development of a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to
encourage investment in human and material resources, to harness our inventive genius to
the marketplace, to secure the education and training of a competitive citizenry and
workforce, and to stimulate cooperative efforts between the private and public sectors at all
levels of business, education, and government; and
(2) such a comprehensive, coordinated strategy will help the United States achieve its
goal of being the strongest Nation on Earth economically and militarily, so that it remains the
greatest Nation in support of human dignity, freedom, and democratic ideals.
MEMBERSHIP ROSTER
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
UNITED STATES NATIONAL STRATEGY COMMISSION
Honorary Co-Chairmen
Hon. Gerald R. Ford
Hon. Richard Nixon
Hon. Ronald Reagan
Congressional Co-Chairmen
Rep. Buddy Darden (D-GA)
Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN)
Sen. Bob Graham (D-FL)
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)
Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH)
Rep. Robert Michel (R-IL)
Sen. Howell Heflin (D-AL)
Rep. Sonny Montgomery (D-MS)
Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA)
Rep. John Murtha (D-PA)
Rep. Earl Hutto (D-FL)
Sen. Charles Robb (D-VA)
Rep. Henry Hyde (R-IL)
Sen. Richard Shelby (D-AL)
Rep. Greg Laughlin (D-Tx)
Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK)
Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS)
Rep. Charles Wilson (D-TX)
Private Sector Co-Chairmen
Hon. Robert D. Hormats
Robert Barrow
Vice Chairman, Goldman-Sachs
National Master
National Grange
Frank Fahrenkopf, Esq.
Former Chairman
Maj. Gen. Evan Hultman, AUS (Ret.)
Republican National Committee
Executive Director
Reserve Officers Association
Admiral Thomas Moorer, USN (Ret.)
Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Dr. John Silber
President, Boston University
Dr. Robert H. Spiro, Jr.
Former Under Secretary of the Army
Lt. Gen. Vern Weber USA (Ret.)
Executive Vice President
Hon. Robert Strauss
National Guard Association
Former chairman
Democratic National Committee
Hon. Faith Whittlesey
Former U.S. Ambassador
Executive Committee
United States National Strategy Commission
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Governors
Gov. Cecil Andrus (D-ID)
Gov. Guy Hunt (R-AL)
Gov. Terry Branstad (R-IA)
Gov. James Martin (R-NC)
Gov. Carroll Campbell, Jr. (R-SC)
Gov. John McKernan, Jr. (R-ME)
Gov. Gaston Caperton (D-WV)
Gov. George Mickelson (R-SD)
Gov. Robert Casey (D-PA)
Gov. Zell Miller (D-GA)
Gov. John Engler (R-MI)
Gov. George Voinovich (R-OH)
Gov. Alexander Farrelly (Virgin Is.)
Gov. David Walters (D-OK)
Gov. Joan Finney (D-KS)
Gov. Douglas Wilder (D-VA)
Gov. Lorenzo Guerrero
(Northern Marianas)
Commission Members
Hon. Steven Ailes
Hon. Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Lawrence Blivins
Former Secretary of the Army
Former White House
National Alliance of Senior
Chief of Staff
Citizens
Hon. Edward C. Aldridge
Former Senate Majority Leader
Former Secretary of the Air Force
Hon. John Block
Hon. Gerald Baliles
Former Secretary of Agriculture
Hon. Richard V. Allen
Former Governor of Virginia
Former Assistant to the President
Hon. Michael Blumenthal
for National Security Affairs
Hon. Norman Bangerter
Former Secretary of the Treasury
Former Governor, Utah
Carter Administration
Hon. Myles Ambrose, Esq.
Former U.S. Observer to the
Hon. William L. Ball, III
Col. Frank Borman, USAF (Ret.)
United Nations
Former Secretary of the Navy
Command Pilot of Gemini 7 and
Apollo 8
Hon. John Ashcroft
Daniel J. Bennet
Former Governor, Missouri
Executive Vice President
Hon. Alan Boyd
Associated Builders & Contractors
Former Secretary of
Hon. Bruce Babbitt
Transportation
Former Governor of Arizona
Hon. William Bennett
Johnson Administration
Former Secretary of Education
Hon. Robert Badham
Former Director
Hon. William E. Brock, III
Former Member of Congress
Office of Drug Control Policy
Former Secretary of Labor
California
Former U.S. Senator, Tennessee
Joseph Blatchford
Former Director, Peace Corps
Hon. Edward W. Brooke
Former U.S. Senator
Massachusetts
Executive Committee
United States National Strategy Commission
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Gen. Arthur Brown Jr. USA (Ret)
William E. Comes
Lt. Gen. Howard Fish, USAF
Former Army Vice Chief of Staff
National President
(Ret.)
Fleet Reserve Association
Chairman, American League for
Sam Brunelli, Executive Director,
Exports and Security Assistance
American Legislative
Sean Connery
Exchange Council
Actor, Academy Award Winner
Dr. Henry Fischer
Sebastian, Florida
Tom Burch, President
John Cregan
Vietnam Veterans Coalition
President, U.S. Business and
Mr. Steven Fisher, President
Industrial Council
Communications Corp. of
Hon. James H. Burney IV
America
Former Secretary of
E. J. Criscuoli, Jr.
Transportation
Executive Vice President
RADM James E. Forrest
American Society for Industrial
USN (Ret), Executive Director
Prescott S. Bush, Jr.
Security
Naval Reserve Association
Greenwich, Connecticut
Adm. William Crowe, USN (Ret)
Hon. Robert Froehlke
Hon. Howard (Bo) Calloway
Former Chm. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Former Secretary of the Army
Former Secretary of the Army
Hon. Frederick Dent
Dr. Edwin Feulner, Jr.
Dr. Glenn Campbell
Former Secretary of Commerce
President
Hoover Institution
Heritage Foundation
Thomas J. Donahue
Hon. Michael Castle
President
Col. Laurence R. Gaboury
Former Governor of Delaware
American Trucking Association
USMC (Ret.), Executive Director
Marine Corps Reserve Officers
Hon. Benjamin Civiletti
Dr. Joe Douglass
Association
Former Attorney General
Vice President and Director
Carter Administration
National Security Division
Gen. Charles Gabriel USAF (Ret)
JAYCOR
Former Chief of Staff
Dr. Ray Cline
U.S. Air Force
Former Deputy Director
Gen. Russell Dougherty
Central Intelligence Agency
USAF (Ret), Former Commander
J. Peter Grace
Strategic Air Command,
Chairman
Hon. Tony Coelho
Chief of Staff, SHAPE (NATO)
W.R. Grace & Co.
Former House Majority Whip
Steve Dreisler
Hon. Kenneth Guenther
Dr. Eliot A. Cohen
Senior Vice President
Executive Vice President
Professor and Director of
National Association of Realtors
Independent Bankers Association
Strategic Studies
of America
Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced
Mrs. Phyllis Dudenhoffer
International Studies
International President
Rev. Billy Graham
Johns Hopkins University
General Federation of Women's
Asheville, North Carolina
Clubs
Hon. J. Marshall Coleman
Hon. Edward Hidalgo
Former Attorney General Virginia
Former Secretary of the Navy
Carter Administration
Executive Committee
United States National Strategy Commission
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Hon. Luther Hodges, Jr.
Richard A. Kirk, President
Hon. John O. Marsh, Jr.
Deputy Secretary of Commerce
American Bankers Association
Former Secretary of the Army
Carter Administration
Hon. Edward Koch
Ronald L. Martin
Martin R. Hoffman
Former Mayor, City of New York
Executive Director
Former Secretary of the Army
Marine Corps League
Gen. Frederick J. Kroesen
Bob Hope
USA (Ret), Former Vice Chief of
Raymond McKay, President
Ambassador of Good Will, USO
Staff, U.S. Army
District 2 Marine Engineers
Beneficial Association
Lee Iacocca
Walter Krueger
(AFL-CIO)
Former Chairman of the Board
National Commander
Chrysler Corporation
Non-Commissioned Officers
Hon. Ann Dore McLaughlin
Association
Former Secretary of Labor
Dr. Fred Ikle
Former Under Secretary of
Thomas Kuhn, President
Bruce Merrifield, President
Defense
Edison Electric Institute
American Electronic Association
Jerry Jasinowski, President
Gen. Richard Lawson USAF (Ret)
Hon. J. William Middendorf II
National Association of
President
Former U.S. Ambassador to the
Manufacturers
National Coal Association
European Community
Hon. U. Alexis Johnson
Hon. Paul Laxalt
Hon. James C. Miller III
Former Under Secretary of State
Former U.S. Senator, Nevada
Former Director, Office of
Management and Budget
Hon. James R. Jones
Hon. John F. Lehman, Jr.
Former White House Chief of
Former Secretary of the Navy
Hon. George C. Montgomery
Staff, Johnson Administration
Former U.S. Ambassador
Dr. Edward Luttwak
Robert Jones, Executive Director
Senior Fellow, Center for
Dr. John Norton Moore, Director
AMVETS
Strategic and International Studies
Center for Law and National
Security
Thomas V. Jones
Mr. James Lyon
University of Virginia
Former Chairman
Former Chairman
Northrop Corporation
River Oaks National Bank
Hon. James P. Moore
Former Assistant Secretary of
Hon. Elliott Abrams
Hon. Tom McMillen
Commerce
Former Assistant Secretary of
Former Member of Congress
State
Maryland
Hon. Betty Southard Murphy
Former Chairman
John T. Joyce, President
Hon. Frederic V. Malek
National Labor Relations Board
International Union of Bricklayers
Former President
& Allied Craftsmen
Northwest Airlines
Richard D. Murray
Executive Vice President
Hon. Geoffrey Kemp
Dr. Hans M. Mark
American Logistics Association
Former Special Assistant to the
Former Secretary of the Air Force
President for National Security
Chancellor, University of Texas
RADM J. W. Nance USN (Ret.)
Affairs
Executive Committee
United States National Strategy Commission
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Hon. Paul Nitze
Joan Rivers, Host
Hon. William E. Simon
Former Dep. Secretary of Defense
The Joan Rivers Show
Former Secretary of the Treasury
Former Secretary of the Navy
Mrs. Phyllis Roberts
Hon. Joseph Sisco
Edward O'Brien, President
Former President, General
Former Under Secretary of State
Securities Industry Association
Federation
of Women's Clubs
Hon. Helmut Sonnenfeldt
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WORLD LEADERS URGE BOSNIAN ACTION
We are now witnessing in Bosnia a replay of one of the darkest eras of modern
history: the invasion of one sovereign nation by another. It is the attempted genocide of
people who have lived in peace and tolerance with their neighbors for centuries. The scale
of atrocities and the appalling human suffering tell the story.
The savagery can and must be stopped or the tragedy will spread far beyond Bosnia.
People of conscience must speak out now.
Every assistance should be provided to help the Bosnian refugees; otherwise countless
more will die.
Honorable Ronald Reagan
Honorable Gerald R. Ford
Former President of the United States
Former President of the United States
Baroness Margaret Thatcher
Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan
Former Prime Minister of Great Britain
Former United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees
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Dr. Harold Brown
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Carter Administration
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Ambassador Paul H. Nitze
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International Studies, Johns Hopkins University
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President Jimmy Carter
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Lane Kirkland, President
American Federation of Labor-Congress of
Honorable Donald Rumsfeld
Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
Former Secretary of Defense
Gen. Charles A. Gabriel USAF (Ret.)
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CHARLES ROBB. VIRGINIA
JAKE GARN. UTAH
HOWELL HEFLIN. ALABAMA
J. BENNETT JOHNSTON. LOUISIANA
DENNIS DECONCINI, ARIZONA
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DUNCAN HUNTER. CALIFORNIA
ROBERT H. MICHEL, ILLINOIS
WILLIAM L. DICKINSON. ALABAMA
GEORGE (BUDDY) DARDEN. GEORGIA
WILLIAM BROOMFIELD. MICHIGAN
G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY. MISSISSIPPI
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The Honorable Brent Scowcroft
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The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Brent:
The attached letter to the President requesting an Executive
Order will hopefully be self-explanatory. The letter and the
enclosures emphasize the importance of the Executive Order, and
anything you can do to bring this to the President's attention
would be greatly appreciated.
I realize only a few weeks remain in the Bush Administra-
tion, but this Executive Order is still important. It will not
cost the government any money, but it provides prestige and
effectiveness to a group that can continue the Bush/Scowcroft
legacy in international security policy.
One of the reasons the Executive Order is necessary is that,
after January, you unfortunately will not be guiding the direc-
tion of the White House's annual "National Security Strategy of
the United States." As you will notice, the United States
National Strategy Commission (USNSC) is an impressive bipartisan
group.
I also want to emphasize that the leadership of this group
is definitely "our team". After I met with the President regard-
ing Bill Clinton's draft status, it was key USNSC leaders that I
turned to for funding for a nationwide mailing to veterans
groups. They are also the same individuals who orchestrated the
Bush/Quayle National Security Task Force press conference that
released the names of hundreds of flag officers endorsing the
President's re-election.
An Executive Order would be a tremendous boost to our
efforts. Furthermore, I do not believe the President would be
criticized on partisan lines for signing this order. The Commis-
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sion includes five Carter Cabinet members and several other
prominent Democrats (e.g., Bruce Babbitt, Tony Coelho, Ed Koch,
etc.). In addition, the Commission's recent Bosnia resolution
(enclosed) has the support of Geroge McGovern, Geraldine Ferraro,
Lane Kirkland and Harold Brown.
If your staff has any questions about this proposed Execu-
tive Order, please have them contact Gregg Hilton of the National
Security Caucus Institute (202/296-9528). Many thanks.
Sincerely,
Dumin
Duncan Hunter
Member of Congress
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MEMORANDUM FOR SAMUEL R. BERGER
THROUGH:
ROBERT G. BELL RGB
FROM:
KEITH HAHN
SUBJECT:
Significant Military Exercise INSPIRED VENTURE 93
Attached at Tab I is a proposed memorandum to the Executive
Secretary, Department of Defense, approving military exercise
INSPIRED VENTURE 93. At Tab II Defense recommends approval and
State concurs.
Significant military exercises and operations are those which are
conducted either near a politically sensitive area (PSA), involve
large-scale participation by United States or foreign forces, are
of such a nature that they will receive prominent attention by
the press, or are those with which the Secretary of Defense
believes you should be familiar. PSAs are formally defined
geographical land and maritime areas considered to be
sufficiently politically sensitive as to require that you be
informed of operations and exercises in those areas.
Current procedures require that State and Defense review and
identify PSAs every six months and that Defense notify the
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and the
Department of State a minimum of seven days in advance of any
significant military exercise or operation. This advance
notification provides an opportunity for State and NSC to voice
reservations and conduct necessary interagency coordination.
INSPIRED VENTURE 93 is a USCINCENT-sponsored Special Operations
field exercise scheduled to take place in the vicinity of
Peshawar Air Field and Cherat, Pakistan from February 8-28. It
will involve approximately 75 U.S. and 70 Pakistani personnel.
The critical cancellation date is January 25, 1993.
Concurrence by:
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Military Exercise INSPIRED VENTURE 93 is approved.
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ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ANTHONY LAKE
FROM:
ROBERT BELL Rab
SUBJECT:
President's Meeting with Joint Chiefs of Staff
Background
Recent newspaper stories about the discussions within the
Administration on the gays in the military issue have made a
difficult situation worse. As of this weekend the Joint Chiefs
were very angry, and feel like they are being used as window
dressing for a gameplan that has already been decided. Some of
the Chiefs have recently complained that "the fix is in, " that
decisions on the policy and the implementation of the policy have
already been set in concrete, and that this "consultation" is
just for show.
To make matters worse, our friends on the Hill believe that the
recent press reports have significantly undercut Senator
Mitchells* ability to ward off or delay early votes on this issue
in the Senate. His ability to argue that "hearings must be held"
or that "the Chiefs must be consulted" will be hard to sustain if
opponents such as Senator Coats can wave a copy of the Washington
Post in which a headline proclaims that President Clinton has
already adopted a plan.
Secretary Aspin's January 23 memo states "the Chiefs are aware
that were they to work with conservatives in the Senate they
could win a vote supporting the current position." In the
hearings that Senator Nunn will hold this spring, the Chiefs will
say that they are opposed to a change in this policy. That
having been said, the Chiefs are, above all, loyal Americans,
professional military officers, and committed to follow the
orders of their Commander-in-Chief. As Secretary Aspin observes
in his memo, the Chiefs agree "that their mission is 'not to
torpedo' the President, especially in the early days of (his)
Administration."
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While there is nothing that can likely be done to reverse their
opposition, the degree of intensity of the Chiefs' opposition
matters enormously. Thus it is critical that this meeting
succeed in taking the edge off the Chiefs' anger. To do this,
the President must convince them that he is genuinely interested
in their views, and that while he will not waver on his
commitment to change the underlying policy, the process by which
the new policy is implemented is still open to constructive
advice.
As Sandy said yesterday, it would be a disaster if this meeting
were to address only the gays in the military issue. It would be
a disaster for the media play and in terms of the atmospherics of
the meeting itself. I recommend the following concept for the
conduct of the meeting:
1.
The purpose of the meeting is to begin a dialogue with
the Chiefs on a host of critical issues. While the
meeting will include a frank discussion of the gays in
the military issue, that discussion should be preceded
and followed by discussion of other priority national
security topics, to include the defense budget, the
roles and missions review, and the current situation in
Iraq.
2.
If possible, the meeting should open with the
presentation by the President of a Presidential medal
to retiring General Adrian Saint John. This ceremony
had been previously scheduled in December but was
unavoidably delayed. Jim Woolsey, who worked closely
with General Saint John during the CFE negotiations,
has recommended that the President present this medal
personally at an early date. The President's honoring
of this warrior/diplomat, who fought his way across
Germany in World War II and has devoted 50 years of his
life to public service, will make a deep impression on
the Chiefs and underscore the President's esteem for
the professionalism and dedication of our uniformed
military. The press could be invited to film this
ceremony and then be excused from the room. This would
be a better video picture for news stories tomorrow
night about the gays in the military issue than a
picture of the President sitting across a table from a
group of stony-faced generals and admirals. We will,
however, need to confirm that General Saint John could
be available for such a ceremony tomorrow.
3.
Following this brief ceremony the President would
invite the participants to be seated and open
discussion on two military topics of priority
importance to the Chiefs and to the success of
President Clinton's Administration: the military
budget and the roles and missions review. Suggested
questions for the President to ask are included in the
attached talking points.
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4.
After these topics have been aired, the President
should turn to the topic of military personnel. As
Secretary Aspin recommends in his memo, the President
should emphasize his belief that today's military is
the best trained and the most professional in the
history of our country and that is a standard that he
intends to maintain. In this context, the President
could then raise the issue of gays in the military.
The attached talking points also include a suggested
script for making this transition.
5.
The meeting should not end on the gays in the military
issue. We do not want the Chiefs to walk out into the
glare of cameras looking stern or angry. Once the
discussion of gays in the military issue has gone
around the room enough to insure that each Chief has
had a chance to articulate his core views, the
President should turn the discussion to the situation
in Iraq. Here, he should note that U.S. strategy is
under review and ask the Chiefs if, in the interim
while this review is being completed, our military
deployments in the region are adequate. The Chiefs are
enormously proud of their services' performance in
Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and in the recent
operations and the President should draw them out on
particulars.
6.
The President should end the meeting by noting that
there is another critical region where U.S. policy is
under review - Yugoslavia - but time doesn't remain in
this meeting to do justice to the issue. The President
should pledge to meet again with the Chiefs at an early
date, perhaps at the Pentagon, with Yugoslavia at the
top of the agenda.
At Tab I is the meeting memorandum to the President's for your
signature.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the memorandum to the President at Tab I.
Attachments
Tab I Memorandum to the President
Tab A Memorandum from Secretary Aspin
Tab B Talking Points
Tab C Participants List
Tab D Bios of the Joint Chiefs
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MEETING WITH
JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
DATE: January 25, 1993
LOCATION: Cabinet Room
TIME: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FROM: ANTHONY LAKE
I. PURPOSE
To provide you the opportunity to begin a dialogue with the
Joint Chiefs of Staff on critical national security issues.
II. BACKGROUND
Recent newspaper stories about the discussions within the
Administration on the gays in the military issue have made a
difficult situation worse. As of this weekend, the Joint
Chiefs were reportedly very angry and feel they are being
used as window dressing for a gameplan that has already been
decided. To make matters worse, our friends on the Hill
believe that the recent press reports have significantly
undercut Senator Mitchell's ability to ward off or delay
early votes on this issue in the Senate.
While there is nothing that can likely be done to reverse
the Chiefs' opposition to a change in the existing policy,
the degree of intensity of the Chiefs' opposition matters
enormously. Thus it is critical that this meeting succeed
in taking the edge off the Chiefs' anger. To do this, you
must convince them that you are genuinely interested in
their views, and that while you will not waver on your
commitment to change the underlying policy, the process by
which the new policy is implemented is still open to
constructive advice.
It is crucial that this meeting address an agenda broader
than the gays in the military issue. George has said
publicly that it will do so. While the meeting will include
a frank discussion of this issue, it should be preceded by
discussion of other priority national security topics, to
include the defense budget and the roles and missions
review. You could emphasize at the end of the meeting that
you intend to pursue a dialogue on those and other military
issues.
At attachment A is a memo from Secretary Aspin outlining a
strategy for the meeting, describing his current thinking on
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this issue, and appending drafts of your order to him and a
press announcement. We will clear these with Howard Paster
and others. Les suggests several talking points for the
meeting. We have included at attachment B an amended
version you may want to use. Les does not object to them.
III. PARTICIPANTS
See Tab C.
IV. PRESS PLAN
Open Press, writing pool.
V. SEQUENCE
You will greet your guests and open the meeting by asking
some questions about the defense budget.
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Tab B Talking Points
Tab C Participants List
Tab D Bios of the Joint Chiefs
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STATEMENT OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
UNITED STATES 01 AMERICA
January 23, 1993
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
From:
The Secretary of Defense
Re:
Meeting With The Joint Chiefs of Staff
On Monday, you will be meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The meeting is scheduled for one hour and there are a number of
important topics to be addressed.
My recommendation is that you open the meeting with a series
of comments on the American military.
Today's military is the best trained and the most
professional in the history of our country.
Throughout the country, no institution of the
American government has won greater respect than
the U.S. military. This is a standard you intend
to maintain.
As Commander-In-Chief you should make clear that
you will seek their advice and comments before
deciding on whether to use military force.
Decisions on the use of force are among the most
consequential that a President will make.
Therefore, you should make this request -- that
they always be candid and never reluctant to say
what's on their mind.
The Joint Chiefs will frequently be asked to appear
before Congress. On the Hill, the Chiefs are
frequently asked their personal views. Make clear
that you expect that. However, also make clear
that you do not want to be surprised. When they
disagree, they should put the issue on the table
with you directly.
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To get the discussion started, you may want to say this:
There are a number of items we could put on the
agenda -- Iraq, Bosnia, Somalia. We definitely
want to cover these in the future. We will be
having other meetings.
The major issue today is the question of gays in
the military. I want to hear your views. I do not
want you to leave this meeting without giving
everyone a chance to put it on the table. So let's
start there.
While you should expect the Chiefs to speak with emotion on
behalf of the existing policy, you should also recognize that the
elements of a compromise are falling into place.
ELEMENTS FOR COMPROMISE
On Thursday, I met with the Chiefs. The conversation was
candid and, at times, emotional. Homosexuals in the military
dominated the discussion. In implementing the Administration's
program to end discrimination against homosexuals I outlined three
objectives.
1. The policy must end discrimination on the basis of
status;
2. The policy must maintain military morale and
discipline. To that end, the policy must include
a strict code of conduct regarding behavior of
uniform military personnel toward each other to
insure that all men and women are free of sexual
harassment and any abuse of power. The strict code
of conduct will also insure that commanders in the
field will have the necessary authority to assure
the discipline and esprit necessary to retain the
combat effectiveness of our military units.
3.
The policy must be defensible in Congress.
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As expected, the Chiefs raised their objections to the change.
They want an opportunity to express their concerns in person. You
should know that Senator Dole has been soliciting their views. The
Chiefs are aware that were they to work with conservatives in the
Senate, they could win a vote supporting the current position.
The Chiefs, however, agree that their mission is "not to
torpedo the President," especially in the early days of your
administration.
Additionally, you have some special leverage. One thing that
will push the military toward compromise is the prospect that this
item will be decided by the courts. A judicial decree along the
lines of the recent Canadian case would give the military little
flexibility. Their incentive for compromise is the drafting of a
strict code of military discipline that goes to their concerns.
At a minimum, the Chiefs are willing to stop asking the
question on sexual orientation that is now required on military
personnel forms. That is an important step in the right direction.
Additionally, Congressman Barney Frank has spoken with the
acting Attorney General, Stuart Gerson. Gerson has offered to
intervene in any pending legal cases while the Administration
reviews. That is also very helpful.
OUR STRATEGY
These are the actions that are necessary to implement our
strategy.
Action Number #1 -- The President Gives Instruction
By Wednesday, the President should direct the Secretary
of Defense to 1) develop a policy to end discrimination based
on status against homosexuals in the military and 2) to
propose a strict code of conduct for military personnel
regarding sexual behavior. The Secretary should have until
early June to work this matter and report to the President.
Gay rights groups are pressing for a date prior to a scheduled
rally on April 15. I believe, however, that an April deadline
will not give us sufficient time to fully consult.
Once the President has issued this instruction, as a
matter of policy, the Clinton Administration will suspend any
legal actions or discharges against homosexuals based on
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status. I will coordinate this with the Attorney General.
Action Number #2 -- Deferring An Immediate Vote In The Senate
The situation in the Senate remains tentative. I have
spoken with the Senate Majority Leader, George Mitchell. He
understands our strategy, but continues to express concern
that conservatives might attempt to force an immediate vote.
If there were an early vote on the merits, we would not win.
To avoid the early Senate vote on the merits, Senator
Mitchell is prepared to debate this topic after the
Administration's policy has been detailed. We then have a
chance to prevail on a substitute amendment acceptable to our
position, or a tabling motion.
Senator Kennedy and Representatives Barney Frank and
Gerry Studds have been consulted and have discussed the
strategy with gay groups. They report a positive reaction.
Senator Sam Nunn has been straightforward in his
comments. He will be initiating hearings in March. However,
the fact that he plans these hearings is another argument for
delaying an early Senate vote.
Action Number #3 -- Secretary of Defense Conducts A Review of
The Policy
The Secretary of Defense creates a small, internal
Department of Defense task force, consults with military
people at all levels and works out a strict code of conduct.
Action Number #4 -- The President Issues An Executive Order
The President issues an Executive Order after the
Secretary reports back to him. At this point, the President
has fulfilled his commitment. He has changed the immediate
policy of discrimination based on status, while also
recognizing the distinctive nature of military life and the
need for morale and discipline not required in civilian life.
DRAFT
MEMORANDUM TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
Prior to July 15, 1993 please submit for my approval a draft
of an Executive Order ending discrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation in determining who may serve in the Armed Forces of the
United States, and mandating a strict code of conduct to be
enforced uniformly.
In preparing the draft, I expect you to consult fully with the
Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Military Services, with other
Departments affected by the Order, and with concerned individuals
and organizations outside the Executive Branch.
DRAFT
PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
I have today instructed the Secretary of Defense to draft for
my review and approval an Executive Order to two ends.
First, the Order will fulfill my commitment that no one will
be deprived of the opportunity to serve in the Armed Forces because
of their sexual orientation. The order will end the practice of
denying induction to or discharging gays and lesbians based on
orientation. This form of discrimination has no place in our
society. Many gay men and lesbians have served their country well.
They have a right to serve without having to hide deny their sexual
orientation.
Second, the Order should propose a strict code of conduct
regarding behavior of uniformed military personnel toward each
other to insure that all men and women are free from sexual
harassment and abuse of power. This strict code of conduct will
also insure that our commanders in the field will have the
necessary authority to assure the discipline and esprit de corps
necessary to retain the combat effectiveness of our military
units.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff have expressed their reservations
and concerns about the first of these changes. I have, in turn,
assured the Joint Chiefs that they will have a full opportunity to
participate in formulation of the Executive Order. I have also
assured them that my Administration will engage them in developing
a strict code of military conduct to be applied uniformly.
I am also aware of the fact that many members of the Congress
have concerns about this policy. I am consulting with Senate and
House leaders to ask their support in postponing any substantive
consideration of this issue on the floor of either body until the
Pentagon review is completed. That is, in my view, the appropriate
time for the Congress to debate this matter.
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POINTS TO BE MADE FOR MEETING WITH
JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
Let me welcome you back to the White House and say what a
pleasure it is for me to meet each of you here. I hope that
today's meeting will be the first of many such meetings on
critical national security issues.
--
I'd like to spend one half hour establishing a dialogue on
two of the issues before us: the defense budget and roles
and missions, and reserve the second half of the meeting to
hear your views on the military personnel question that has
received so much attention. Because I do take very
seriously your views on that question.
So let's begin the meeting by talking about the defense
budget. As you know, Secretary Cheney recently submitted
his proposed Department of Defense budget for Fiscal Year
1994 and the outyears through 1999. That budget proposes
$266 billion in budget authority for Fiscal Year 1994 and
$1.66 trillion in budget authority through 1999.
During my campaign, I committed to further reductions over
this six-year period on the order of $60 billion. I believe
that these cuts, though painful, are necessary if we are to
restore the economic well being of our nation. As I am sure
you agree, if we are to have a strong foreign policy and
national defense it must be underpinned by a strong economy.
At the same time, I said repeatedly that we must avoid the
"hollow force" problems we experienced in the 1970s.
As we consider revisions to the spending profile submitted
by the last Administration, it is crucial that we establish
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an objective baseline. I am concerned by questions that
arose during Secretary Aspin's confirmation hearing as to
whether Secretary Cheney's budget reflects realistic
assumptions. Skepticism was expressed at this hearing with
regard to the assumption made by the Bush Administration and
on which I based my own calculations that $70 billion in
savings can be identified through management improvements.
Doubts were also voiced as to whether some of the weapons
procurement programs in the budget are underfunded. I would
appreciate hearing your views on both of these criticisms.
(FOLLOWING DISCUSSION OF THAT ISSUE:) I am also interested
in hearing your views about your recently completed roles
and missions review. In making reductions in the defense
budget below the Bush Administration's baseline, there will
obviously be a premium on avoiding unnecessary overlap and
redundancy to the maximum extent possible. Are there
further streamlining options in the roles and missions area
that were not endorsed in this study that we might need to
revisit as we consider additional reductions in military
spending?
(FOLLOWING DISCUSSION OF THAT ISSUE:) Let's now turn to
matters of military personnel. I believe that today's
military is the best trained and the most professional in
the history of our country. In the life of this nation, no
institution of the American government has won greater
respect than the U.S. military. With your help, this is a
standard that I intend to maintain.
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I also believe our Armed Forces must reflect both the
strengths and the diversity of all our people. During my
campaign I emphasized my belief that if people are denied a
right to serve their country in the military, "it should be
on the basis of behavior, not status." I intend to honor my
commitment on this issue.
--
There are, however, a number of difficult legal, social, and
practical issues of implementation that must be carefully
considered and on which I am keenly interested in your
views.
--
I regret that recent stories in the press have given a false
impression that I have already figured out all the answers.
Today's meeting represents the beginning of a dialogue
between us on this subject - not the end. I want to hear
your honest and heartfelt views. I also recognize that you
will be asked to appear before Congress and give your
personal views on this and other subjects. I want to make
clear that I expect you to do so. I also want to make it
clear that I do not want to be surprised. When you disagree
with me on an issue, I want you to put that disagreement on
the table with me directly, rather than having me read it in
the paper or see it on T.V. With that in mind, let's open
this discussion to your comments.
(FOLLOWING DISCUSSION OF THAT ISSUE:) I want to come to the
Pentagon soon to continue our discussion of the budget,
roles and missions, and other issues such as acquisition
reform, defense conversion and readiness.
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And again, I welcome having your straight-forward views on
all issues and appreciate the professionalism with which you
expressed yourself here today. The nation has a great stake
in the confidence we have in each other, and I believe this
was a good start.
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PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Les Aspin, Secretary of Defense
Thomas F. McLarty, Chief of Staff
Anthony Lake, Assistant to the President for National
Security Affairs
General Colin L. Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Samuel R. Berger, Deputy Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs
Admiral David E. Jeremiah, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff
General Merrill A. (Tony) McPeak, Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Admiral Frank Kelso, Chief of Naval Operations
General Gordon R. Sullivan, Chief of Staff of the Army
General Carl E. Mundy, Commandant of the Marine Corps
Leon Fuerth, Assistant to the Vice President for National
Security Affairs
Robert Bell, Senior Director, Defense Policy and Arms Control,
NSC Staff
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FROM:
NICHOLAS BURNS/ROSE GOTTEMOELLER
SUBJECT:
Telephone Call Proposal with President Kravchuk of
Ukraine
We have attached at Tab A suggested points for a Presidential
telephone call to President Leonid Kravchuk of Ukraine. We would
recommend that the President agree to make a call to Kravchuk on
January 26. The main benefit of calling Kravchuk is to signal
the President's desire for a close relationship with Ukraine.
As with Yeltsin, we recommend avoiding a detailed discussion of
policy issues in this call. It will be very important, however,
for the President to mention our keen interest in the earliest
possible Ukrainian Parliament ratification of START I and NPT.
Kravchuk will be available for a call on Tuesday, January 26, but
unavailable for the rest of the week. It would therefore be
helpful if we could alert the Ukrainians to a call, if one is to
be made, by Monday, January 25.
NB
Concurrence by: Robert Bell
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the memorandum to the President at Tab I.
Attachment.
Tab I
Telephone Call Proposal
Tab A
Points to be Made
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FROM:
ANTHONY LAKE
SUBJECT:
Telephone Call to President Leonid Kravchuk
of Ukraine
DATE:
January 26
PURPOSE:
Your telephone call to President
Leonid Kravchuk will send an important signal
of U.S. interest in strengthening our
relationship with Ukraine. Kravchuk, like
most Ukrainians, believes that the Bush
Administration paid too much attention to
Russia, and too little to Ukraine. The
central aim of the call is to pledge your
interest in a close relationship with
Kravchuk, expanded economic ties, and to make
it clear that we expect the earliest possible
Ukrainian ratification of START I and the
Non-Proliferation treaty.
SECURE OR OPEN:
Open
INTERPRETER:
State to provide
PHONE NUMBER:
Signal will place the call
CONTACT PERSON:
Nicholas Burns, NSC Staff
TIME DIFFERENCE:
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SUGGESTED TIMES:
TOPICS OF
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TELEPHONE CALL TO PRESIDENT LEONID KRAVCHUK OF UKRAINE
Mr. President, I am delighted to talk with you, and wanted
to make this early call to let you know how interested I am
in developing a close, working relationship.
I hope that we will communicate often about the many issues
before us.
We are delighted that Ukraine has regained its independence
and taken its rightful place in the community of nations.
My Administration will seek to develop an effective
partnership with you.
As a first step, I suggest that Secretary of State
Christopher and Foreign Minister Zlenko talk to arrange
early and detailed discussions between our governments on
the major economic, security and political issues.
We want to have a broad-gauged relationship that focuses not
just on security ties, but on closer economic and political
cooperation as well.
But there is one issue that is critically important to us--
Ukraine's commitment to become a non-nuclear state.
I want you to know how much importance I attach to the
earliest possible Ukrainian ratification of START I and
the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Your successful ratification will go a long way toward
creating the basis for broader relations between our
countries.
What are the prospects of ratification of both by
February?
I understand your government has launched a new economic
reform program. We will be as supportive as we can as the
reforms succeed.
--
This is a major step forward, and I congratulate you
for it.
--
It will be important for Ukraine to coordinate these
reforms with the IMF--that is the surest way to gain
additional international economic assistance.
(If Kravchuk presses for an early meeting with you:
I look forward to a meeting, but cannot commit to a date
just yet.
Let's agree to ask our Foreign Ministers to get together
first.)
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MEMORANDUM FOR SAMUEL R. BERGER
THROUGH:
ROBERT G. BELL
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FROM:
KEITH HAHN
KH
SUBJECT:
Significant Military Exercise MINI-NOBLE DINA 12
Attached at Tab I is a proposed memorandum to the Executive
Secretary, Department of Defense, approving military exercise
MINI-NOBLE DINA 12. At Tab II Defense recommends approval and
State concurs.
MINI-NOBLE DINA 12 is a combined U.S. -Israeli anti-submarine
warfare exercise scheduled to take place in the eastern
Mediterranean within 200 n.m. of the Israeli coast February
8-10. U.S. maritime patrol aircraft will practice search,
localization, tracking and attack procedures against an Israeli
diesel submarine.
This exercise falls under the purview of the Significant Military
Exercise program because it will be conducted near a designated
politically sensitive area.
The critical cancellation date is February 1, 1993.
Concurrence by:
Martin Indy
SA
RECOMMENDATION
That you approve the exercise and have the Executive Secretary
sign the memorandum at Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
Tab I
Memorandum for Signature
Tab II
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MEMORANDUM FOR COL. MICHAEL B. SHERFIELD
Executive Secretary
Department of Defense
SUBJECT:
Significant Military Exercise MINI-NOBLE DINA 12
Military exercise MINI-NOBLE DINA 12 is approved.
Sean Darragh
Executive Secretary
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of the rights inherent in its sovereignty and thus to secure
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MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
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FROM:
MIKE FRY MF
SUBJECT:
Letter from Congressman Lancaster Re: Chemical
Weapons Convention Signing Ceremony in Paris
Congressman Lancaster has written a letter to the President
(Tab II) urging his attendance at the Chemical Weapons Convention
signing ceremony in Paris.
At Tab I is a proposed reply to Congressman Lancaster.
NB
Concurrences by:
Nick Burns, Mike Andricos
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letter to Congressman Lancaster at Tab I.
Attachments
Tab I
Letter to Congressman Lancaster
Tab II
Incoming Correspondence
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Congressman Lancaster:
Thank you for your letter to the President suggesting he attend
the ceremony to sign the Chemical Weapons Convention in Paris.
As you appreciate, President Bush has taken a deep and abiding
interest in the completion of the CWC for over a decade. He
personally has taken a number of initiatives as both Vice
President and President that have resulted in significant
progress in the negotiations, leading to a successful conclusion
of the treaty this fall. The President's schedule as he winds up
his administration, however, precludes him from going to Paris
for the signing ceremony. Secretary of State Eagleburger will
represent the U.S. at the ceremony. You will be pleased to know
that the Russian government has informed us that Minister of
Foreign Affairs Andrei Kozyrev will sign the treaty for them.
Thank you again for your letter, and for your long-standing
personal interest in and active support for a ban on chemical
weapons. I am sure you share the Administrations's belief that
this treaty eliminating the threat of these terrible weapons will
undoubtedly be one of the most important arms control
achievements of this era.
Sincerely,
Brent Scowcroft
The Honorable H. Martin Lancaster
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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H. MARTIN LANCASTER
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The Honorable George Bush
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I have represented the Armed Services Committee as an observer to
the chemical weapons talks for the last four years. I applaud the
strong and personal leadership role you have taken in bringing the
Chemical Weapons Convention to a successful conclusion. Though I
am a Democrat, I am pleased that the Convention will be signed in
Paris on your watch, since I believe that you are personally
responsible for its conclusion.
During my frequent visits to Geneva during the negotiations, I
became friends with Ambassador Sergeii Batsanov of Russia. On his
recent visit to New York to participate in the consideration of the
Chemical Weapons Convention by the United Nations, he made a
special trip to Washington to discuss with me his concerns about
the Convention and the impact of the change of administrations on
its ratification and implementation and the impact of a change in
administrations on the world perception of ratification and
implementation of the Convention. I assured him that I would be
working closely with the new administration to make clear the
importance of this Convention and the worth of the final product.
Mr. President, Sergeii is frankly concerned that Russia may not
even sign the Convention. Their Defense Ministry fought the
conclusion of the Convention tooth and toenail and almost scuttled
it on several occasions. Because of the tenuous situation of
President Boris Yeltsin, he fears that Mr. Yeltsin is increasingly
listening to the Defense Ministry instead of the Foreign Ministry
on many issues, including this one. He believes that it is
critically important for you to personally attend the signing
ceremonies in Paris, which will put the necessary pressure on Mr.
Yeltsin to also attend and sign. (I believe that you should attend
because of the important role you have played in achieving this
Convention, even if there were no reason to go to encourage
President Yeltsin and others to attend.) Sergeii is concerned that
if the Foreign Minister signs instead of Mr. Yeltsin, that the
treaty will never be ratified in Russia because it will not be
perceived as having strong enough support from Mr. Yeltsin to
warrant its ratification over the strenuous objection of the
At-Large Majority Whip
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Defense Ministry.
Sergeii tells me that you have written to President Yeltsin with
regard to the Convention, but he was disappointed in the response
you received and believes that it was very ambiguous. He believes
that Mr. Yeltsin has his hands full at this moment and that
anything that you can do to bolster his resolve with regard to
chemical weapons is critically important.
Sergeii is also very concerned about the timing of the change of
administrations at the time this Convention is to be signed and
ratified. He wants the clearest and strongest signals possible to
come out of the ceremony in Paris. Accordingly, he and I think
that it is important that you designate a prominent Democrat
(perhaps of Governor Clinton's choosing) to accompany you to the
signing as his representative. I might even suggest that you
invite Governor Clinton to accompany you. Of course, that was
would send the strongest message of all and would introduce him to
world leaders with whom he must work in the new administration. I
will certainly do what I can within my own limitations to encourage
enthusiasm for the Convention with the new administration, but you
can be very helpful to that process as well.
Thank you again for all that you did through the years to move our
country and the world towards an ultimate ban on the production and
use of chemical weapons. There are many accomplishments of your
administration which will earn you a place in history and this will
certainly be among the most important.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely yours
Antain Lewater
H. Martin Lancaster
Member of Congress
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NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE H. MARTIN LANCASTER
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KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING
LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS
MANAGEMENT.
SCANNED
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON D.C. 20506
3048 ADD-ON
January 12, 1993
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
JOHN GORDON
FROM:
KEITH HAHN
KH
SUBJECT:
National Security Strategy of the United States
1992
The Strategy Report, previously approved by the President, is now
being printed for forwarding to the Congress and public release.
The proposed message for Presidential signature at Tab A will
officially transmit the document to Congress.
Concurrences by:
Virginia Mampley and Nicholas Rostow
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the memorandum to the President at Tab I.
Attachments
Tab I Memorandum to the President
Tab A Message to the Congress on the National Security
Strategy of the United States
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
THE EXECUTIVE CLERK
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT:
Message to Congress on the National Security
Strategy Report
The message to Congress at Tab A formally transmits the annual
report on the National Security Strategy of the United States as
required by law. We have tentatively identified January 15, 1993
as the date for announcing the Report's transmittal.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the message to Congress at Tab A.
Attachment
Tab A Message to the Congress on the National Security
Strategy of the United States
CC: Vice President
Chief of Staff
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
In accordance with section 603 of the Goldwater-Nichols
Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 (P.L. 99-433; 50
U.S.C. 404a), I hereby transmit the annual report on the National
Security Strategy of the United States.
THE WHITE HOUSE
January 15, 1993
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
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January 12, 1993
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
THROUGH:
JOHN GORDON
FROM:
KEITH HAHN
SUBJECT:
Forwarding the National Security Strategy Report
As required by law, the National Security Strategy of the United
State: 1992 will be officially forwarded to Congress under
Presidential signature.
In keeping with past practice, we also plan to forward three
copies under a letter from you directly to each member of
Congress.
The proposed letters (Tab I), once signed, will be reproduced on
bond stationery with White House letterhead and forwarded to GPO
where they will be matched up with the document.
The directors of appropriate committee staffs on the Hill will
also receive copies via a memo from Bill Sittmann (Tab II).
Concurrences by:
Virginia Templey and Nicholas Rostow
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the proposed letters (2) at Tab I.
That you approve Bill Sittmann's signing the letter at Tab II.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments
Tab I
Proposed Letters for Signature
Tab II
Proposed Letter for Bill Sittmann's Signature
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Member:
I am pleased to send you the enclosed copies of the National
Security Strategy of the United States. In 1986, Congress
required the Administration to publicly articulate such a
framework annually. This report is forwarded in response to that
requirement. It reflects both the legacy of significant
bipartisan American foreign policy achievements as well as near
and long-term political, economic and military strategies needed
if the United States is to continue to help shape the
international environment. The strategy report outlines both
continuities and new departures as part of a broad strategic
framework designed to take this Nation safely into the next
century.
Sincerely,
Brent Scowcroft
Enclosure
United States House of
Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Senator:
I am pleased to send you the enclosed copies of the National
Security Strategy of the United States. In 1986, Congress
required the Administration to publicly articulate such a
framework annually. This report is forwarded in response to that
requirement. It reflects both the legacy of significant
bipartisan American foreign policy achievements as well as near
and long-term political, economic and military strategies needed
if the United States is to continue to help shape the
international environment. The strategy report outlines both
continuities and new departures as part of a broad strategic
framework designed to take this Nation safely into the next
century.
Sincerely,
Brent Scowcroft
Enclosure
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
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MEMORANDUM FOR
STAFF DIRECTOR
STAFF DIRECTOR
Senate Committee on
House Committee on Armed
Appropriations
Services
SDOB, Room 133
2120 RHOB
Washington, D.C. 20510
Washington, D.C. 20515
STAFF DIRECTOR
STAFF DIRECTOR
Senate Committee on Armed
House Committee on Budget
Services
HOB Annex 1
SROB, Room 22
300 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20510
Washington, D.C. 20515
STAFF DIRECTOR
STAFF DIRECTOR
Senate Committee on Budget
House Committee on Foreign
SDOB, Room 602-A
Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20510
2170 RHOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
STAFF DIRECTOR Senate
Committee on Foreign
STAFF DIRECTOR
Relations
House Permanent Select
SDOB, Room 446
Committee on Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20510
Capitol Building, Room H-405
Washington, D.C. 20515
STAFF DIRECTOR
Senate Select Committee on
Intelligence
211 SHOB
Washington, D.C. 20510
STAFF DIRECTOR
House Committee on
Appropriations
Capitol Building, H-218
Washington, D.C. 20515
SUBJECT: National Security Strategy of the United States
Enclosed you will find copies of the National Security Strategy
of the United States for use by you and other members of the
Committee staff. We have forwarded additional copies directly to
Members of Congress.
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As you know, since 1986 Congress has required the Administration
to develop a broad national security strategy report that
discussed U.S. interests and goals, our commitments, the elements
of national power, and our capabilities to implement our
strategy. This Report is forwarded in response to that
requirement.
If you need additional copies or have questions, please call
Keith Hahn of the NSC staff at 395-6923.
William F. Sittmann
Executive Secretary
Attachment