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RECEIVED: 21 APR 99 14
TO: GOBEL, HERSCHEL
FROM: BERGER
DOC DATE: 10 MAY 99
SOURCE REF:
KEYWORDS: VETERANS AFFAIRS
KOSOVO
NATO
PRESIDENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE
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SUBJECT: REPLY TO GOBEL ON VA POSITION ON KOSOVO
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 10, 1999
Dear Herschel:
Thank you for your thoughtful note
forwarding the VFW press release and the
news that this influential veterans
organization now officially supports the
Administration's policy in Kosovo. This
is especially important given the VFW's
nationwide influence.
In the wake of the highly successful NATO
Summit, I am optimistic that our renewed
military and diplomatic strategies will
facilitate a path to a negotiated
settlement.
Again, thanks for bringing this good news
story to my and the President's attention.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sandy R. Berger
Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
The Honorable Herschel Gobel
Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20420
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20504
April 26, 1999
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR SAMUEL R. BERGER
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SUBJECT:
Reply to Herschel Gobel
Herschel Gobel, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs, sent a
note advising you that the Veterans of Foreign Affairs had
changed its position on Kosovo and now supports the NATO
operation in Kosovo. Your reply at Tab A thanks him for
forwarding this encouraging bit of news.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letter to Herschel Gobel at Tab I.
Attachments
Tab I
Reply to Herschel Gobel
Tab II
Incoming correspondence
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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
To: KOSOVO
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RETURN TO
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April 1999
The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is gravely concerned about the
worsening situation in the Balkans. As the combat veterans who for the last 100 years
have fought all of our country's wars, WC have until now opposed the deployment of
U.S. forces to the former Yugoslavia. Our opposition was based on our concern for the
safety of our servicemen and women in the midst of the Yugoslav civil war. Also, we
have been uncertain what vital U.S. national security interests were at stake in that
country's conflict.
Since WC took that position, however, the situation has changed. In the past few weeks
Serbian leaders have used their military and paramilitary forces to overrun Kosovo,
destroy the social and economic fabric of the province and terrorize the populacc into
flight.
Despite, and in defiance of NATO's diplomatic efforts and its air campaign, Serbia now
has achieved its objectives in Kosovo. By doing so it has raised the stakes in this
conflict. Having waged unrestricted war on the people and province of Kosovo, NATO's
credibility and U.S. leadership have been directly challenged by Serbia. NATO will
neither continue as a credible, unified alliance, nor will the U.S. retain its world
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leadership role if the Serbian challenge goes unmet and Serb aggression is not stopped.
Many of our members are deeply troubled by the situation wc face. Some realize the
long history of this conflict, the skill of our adversaries, the inhospitable weather and
terrain and the political difficulty of maintaining alliance unity are important factors that
will affect our actions and there outcomes. Others are mindful of the lessons of past
wars. The gradual applications of force that allow adversaries to seize their objectives
before our power peaks and the limits placed on the use of our military power which can
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prolong conflicts, increase casualties and erode public support are lessons that seem to
some to apply equally to today as to yesterday.
Nonetheless, in consideration of the current situation, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of
the United States is resolved that in order to bring this conflict to a rapid and successful
conclusion on terms favorable to NATO, we will support the United States acting as part
of the NATO Alliance, taking decisive action with the full range of overwhelming
military power to eject, remove or otherwise force the withdrawal of Serbian military and
paramilitary forces and to restore Kosavars to their homes.
We also believe that careful consideration should be given to the formation of a NATO
peacekeeping force to guarantee Kosovars' freedom from further oppression and the right
to its self-determination.
Finally, Mr. President, with such important questions before us we believe and urge you
to ensure first that the American people are behind this effort and then to take this issue
to the United States Congress for its advice and consent.
Sincerely,
THOMAS A. POULIOT
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VFW BACKS FULL USE OF NATO MILITARY POWER
AGAINST SERBIA
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 19, 1999 - The Veterans of Foreign Wars
today, previously opposed to the deployment of U.S. forces to the former
Yugoslavia, advised the president that the VFW would support the NATO
alliance taking decisive action "to eject, remove, or otherwise force the
withdrawal of Serbian military and paramilitary forces and to restore Kosovars to
their homes."
In a letter to President Clinton, VFW Commander in Chief Thomas A.
Pouliot, of Helena, Mont., said, "In the past few weeks Serbian leaders have used
their military and paramilitary forces to overrun Kosovo, destroy the social and
economic fabric of the province and terrorized the populace into flight. Ignoring
NATO diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue and instead waging war on Kosovo
has changed the situation and raised the stakes in the conflict.
"NATO's credibility and U.S. leadership have been directly challenged
by Serbia. NATO will not continue as a credible, unified alliance if the Serbian
challenge goes unmet and Serb aggression is not stopped," Pouliot noted.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is resolved that in
order to bring this conflict to a rapid and successful conclusion on terms favorable
to NATO, we will support the United States acting as part of the NATO alliance,
taking decisive action with the full range of overwhelming military power."
The VFW leader said that careful consideration should be given to the
formation of a NATO peacekeeping force to guarantee Kosovars' freedom from
further oppression and the right to its self-determination.
Pouliot also urged the president to ensure first, that the American people
are behind this effort and then, to take this issue to the United States Congress for
its advice and consent.
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REPLY-COPY TO ME
FOR STAFF DISTRIBUTION
AND FILE
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AND FILE
FOR NECESSARY ACTION
PLEASE NOTE
(Staff Coordination)
AND RETURN
(Staff Distribution)
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SPECIAL HANDLING-
NOTED-THANK YOU
EXPEDITE
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