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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name MATLOCK, JACK: FILES
Withdrawer
JET 3/31/2005
File Folder
MATLOCK CHRON FEBRUARY 1985 (2/3)
FOIA
F06-114/2
Box Number
8
YARHI-MILO
804
ID Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
6770 MEMO
KIMMITT TO PLATT RE RESPONSE TO
1 3/4/1985 B1
SOVIET THREAT TO IMPOSE CENTRALIZED
PAY PLAN FOR SOVIET NATIONAL
EMPLOYEES OF EMBASSY MOSCOW [1]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6788 MEMO
PLATT TO MCFARLANE RE RESPONSES TO
2 2/20/1985 B1
THREATENED SOVIET IMPOSITION OF
CENTRALIZED PAY PLAN FOR FSN
EMPLOYEES [2-3]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6771 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE RESPONSE
1 2/25/1985 B1
TO SOVIET THREAT TO IMPOSE
CENTRALIZED PAY PLAN FOR SOVIET
NATIONAL EMPLOYEES OF EMBASSY
MOSCOW [4]
R 3/27/2012 M266/1
6772 MEMO
KIMMITT TO AFFOURTIT RE WEINBERGER
1 3/2/1985 B1
MEMO RE THATCHER MEETING [5]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6773 MEMO
WEINBERGER TO PRESIDENT REAGAN RE
1 2/20/1985 B1
DISCUSSION WITH THATCHER [6]
6774 MEMO
MCFARLANE TO PRESIDENT REAGAN RE
1
ND
B1
THATCHER [9]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
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 MATLOCK, JACK: FILES
Withdrawer
JET 3/31/2005
File Folder
MATLOCK CHRON FEBRUARY 1985 (2/3)
FOIA
F06-114/2
Box Number
8
YARHI-MILO
804
ID Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
6775 MEMO
SAME TEXT AS DOC #6774 [10]
1
ND
B1
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6776 MEMO
SAME TEXT AS DOC #6773 [11]
1 2/20/1985 B1
6777 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE
1 2/27/1985 B1
WEINBERGER MEMO RE THATCHER
MEETING [12]
R
4/30/2013
M266/1
6778 MEMO
MCFARLANE TO SIMPSON RE SECRET
1 2/20/1985 B1
SERVICE PROTECTION FOR
SHCHERBITSKIY [13]
R 3/27/2012 M266/1
6779 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE SECRET
1 2/19/1985 B1
SERVICE PROTECTION FOR
SHCHERBITSKIY [14]
R 3/27/2012 M266/1
6789 MEMO
PLATT TO MCFARLANE RE SECRET
1 2/15/1985 B1
SERVICE PROTECTION FOR
SHCHERBITSKIY [15]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6780 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE
1 2/20/1985 B1
PRESIDENTIAL MEETING WITH
SHCHERBITSKIY [31]
R
2/17/2010
GUIDELINES
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 MATLOCK, JACK: FILES
Withdrawer
JET 3/31/2005
File Folder
MATLOCK CHRON FEBRUARY 1985 (2/3)
FOIA
F06-114/2
Box Number
8
YARHI-MILO
804
ID Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
6790 MEMO
PLATT TO MCFARLANE RE PRESIDENTIAL
1 2/15/1985 B1
MEETING WITH SHCHERBITSKIY [33]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6795 REPORT
REPORT [34]
1 2/17/1984 B1 B3
PAR 5/26/2011
F2006-114/2
B6
6781 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE THATCHER
1 2/20/1985 B1
VISIT [35]
R 2/17/2010 GUIDELINES
6791 MEMO
DEPARTMENT OF STATE BRIEFING PAPER
1
ND
B1
RE TERRORISM-UNITED KINGDOM [37]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6782 MEMO
SAME TEXT AS DOC #6781 [38]
1 2/20/1985 B1
R 2/17/2010 GUIDELINES
6792 MEMO
SAME TEXT AS DOC #6791 [40]
1
ND
B1
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6783 MEMO
KIMMITT TO PETERSON RE STATE DRAFT
2 3/1/1985 B1
REPORT ON SENATE RESOLUTION 34 ON
SOVIET OCCUPTATION OF AFGHANISTAN
[41]
R
6/22/2011
M266/1
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 MATLOCK, JACK: FILES
Withdrawer
JET 3/31/2005
File Folder
MATLOCK CHRON FEBRUARY 1985 (2/3)
FOIA
F06-114/2
Box Number
8
YARHI-MILO
804
ID Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
6784 COVER LETTER PETERSON RE STATE DRAFT REPORT ON
1 2/20/1985 B1
SENATE RESOLUTION 34 ON SOVIET
OCCUPTATION OF AFGHANISTAN [43]
R 2/17/2010 GUIDELINES
6793 MEMO
TURNER TO SENATOR LUGAR RE SENATE
1
ND
B1
RESOLUTION 34 ON SOVIET OCCUPTATION
OF AFGHANISTAN [44]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6785 MEMO
ROBINSON TO MATLOCK RE HUMAN
2 2/21/1985 B1
RIGHTS [48-49]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6786 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE
1 2/21/1985 B1
SCHEDULING THE NEXT MEETING OF THE
U.S.-USSR JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMITTEE [50]
R 3/27/2012 M266/1
6787 MEMO
KIMMITT TO PLATT RE SCHEDULING THE
1
ND
B1
NEXT MEETING OF THE U.S.-USSR JOINT
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE [51]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
6794 MEMO
PLATT TO MCFARLANE RE SCHEDULING
2 2/2/1985 B1
OF NEXT MEETING OF U.S.-USSR JOINT
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE [52-53]
R 11/21/2007 F06-114/2
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.
CONFIDENTIAL Matlock VIA 1383 LDX
MEMORANDUM
JM-C
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
March 4, 1985
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR NICHOLAS PLATT
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Response to Soviet Threat to Impose Centralized
Pay Plan for Soviet National Employees of
Embassy Moscow (C)
Regarding your memorandum to Mr. McFarlane of February 20, 1985,
on the same topic, we concur in the actions which have been taken
to resist the imposition of a centralized pay plan for Soviet
citizen employees of Embassy Moscow. (C)
This situation highlights the desirability of devising and
implementing a plan to reduce the dependence of Embassy Moscow on
Soviet citizen employees. A report on efforts to achieve this
end would be appreciated. (C)
Robert M. Kunnth
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
Tab A Incoming Memorandum from State
DECLASSIFIED
NLS F06-114/2*6770
BY LOJ NARA, DATE 11/21/07
CONFIDENTIAL
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S/S 8505173
United States Department of State
2
Washington, D.C. 20520
CONFIDENTIAL
February 20, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT:
Responses to Threatened Soviet Imposition of
Centralized Pay Plan for FSN Employees
On November 15, 1984 the Soviet Foreign Ministry circulated
a note to Embassies in Moscow regarding a centralized payroll
system for Soviet nationals working at Embassies (FSNs),
scheduled to go into effect on April 1, 1985. If implemented,
the plan would give the Soviet Government control over both the
manner and form of salary payment to all FSNs, as well as
permit a clearly unaccceptable degree of Soviet interference in
the administrative operations of our Embassy. Furthermore, the
Soviet scheme calls for advance payment in dollars for
personnel services -- an approach which runs counter to
established USG policy worldwide and gratuitously provides the
Soviets with substantial hard currency gains.
The reactions of our allies to the proposed plan have been
uniformly negative, with all sharing the view that such Soviet
interference with Embassy operations is completely
unacceptable. While many states are looking to us for guidance
and leadership on this issue, the French, British, and
Canadians have already informed the Soviets that they reject
the plan and intend to impose countermeasures. It is our
position that only by threatening serious reprisals and
exercising firm leadership over the rest of the Western
diplomatic community in Moscow can we perhaps head off this
highly intrusive and unacceptable Soviet plan.
On December 21, 1984, our Charge in Moscow informed the
Soviet Foreign Ministry that we considered the Soviet proposals
"inappropriate and unacceptable". Subsequently, during a
February 13 meeting Secretary Shultz told Ambassador Dobrynin
that we will not comply with the proposed system. He warned
Dobrynin that should the plan go into effect on April 1, we
would take retaliatory action. If the Soviets cause
CONFIDENTIAL
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NLS F06-114/2#6788
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CONFIDENTIAL
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disruptions in the administration of our Embassy or remove some
local FSN employees, the Secretary stressed, we would do
whatever necessary to maintain our operation in Moscow intact
and respond in kind here.
We hope that the threat of retaliation, combined with
similar demarches from our allies, will give the Soviets pause
and prompt them to reconsider their position. Nevertheless, we
must be prepared to carry out our threat. We are currently
examining ways to carry out essential Embassy services in the
event of Soviet implementation of the plan and to retaliate as
necessary.
Nicholas Platt
for
Executive Secretary
CONFIDENTIAL
6771
1383
MEMORANDUM
4
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONFIDENTIAL
February 25, 1985
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
SIGNED
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK. Aam
SUBJECT:
Response to Soviet Threat to Impose Centralized
Pay Plan for Soviet National Employees of Embassy
Moscow
State has reported on its efforts to resist Soviet attempts to
impose a centralized pay system on Soviet citizen employees of
Embassy Moscow (TAB A). In effect, the Soviets are attempting to
establish a system whereby the Diplomatic Service Agency (UPDK)
is reimbursed in dollars for the total salary bill, and it in
turn compensates the individual employees. This would be a
highly unsatisfactory situation since it would break what little
employer/employee relationship which exists between the Embassy
and its Soviet employees and would greatly complicate other
Embassy operations. (The Embassy now pays Soviet employees in
rubles acquired from accomodation exchange for American
employees.)
The strong stand State is taking on this issue (supported by
other Western countries with embassies in Moscow) is appropriate.
At the same time, this problem highlights the fact that State has
been very slow to move in implementing repeated recommendations
by PFIAB and the NSC to devise a system to reduce its dependence
on Soviet employees by employing more Americans for some of the
tasks now performed by Soviet citizens. In responding, it would
be appropriate to inquire as to the status of this proposal.
Steve SRS Sestanovich concurs.
Recommendation:
That you authorize the Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum at Tab I.
Approve of
Disapprove
Attachments
Tab I
Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum
Tab A
Incoming Memorandum from State
CONFIDENTIAL
DECLASSIFIED
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BY KML NARA DATE 3/27/12
MAtheetc
SECRET
SYSTEM II 5
90191
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
TM-C
March 2, 1985
JFMOl
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR COLONEL R. J. AFFOURTIT
Executive Secretary
Department of Defense
SUBJECT:
Weinberger Memo re Thatcher Meeting and
Carbon-Carbon Technology (S)
Secretary Weinberger sent a Memorandum to the President on
February 20, 1985, recommending that the President thank Prime
Minister Thatcher for halting the shipment of carbon-carbon
technology to the Soviet Union. (S)
The topic arose during the President's private meeting with Mrs.
Thatcher, and the President expressed his gratitude for her
action. Mrs. Thatcher also proposed that Cocom rules be revised
to prohibit the export of technology of this type to the Soviet
Union, and the President agreed that this should be done. (S)
Robert M. Kimmitt
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
Tab A
Incoming Memorandum
DECLASSIFIED
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BY LOJ NARA, DATE 11/21/07
SECRET
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SECRET
9
Mr President
Mrs Thatcher raised
"Carbon-Carbon" technology
today. The attached note
from Cap provides backup,
U/R
Bud
DECLASSIFIED
NLS F06-114/2#6774
BY LOJ NARA, DATE 11/21/07
Mr President
Mrs Thatcher raised
"Carbon-Carbon" technology
from Cap provides backup,
today. The attached note
U/R
Bud
DECLASSIFIED
NLS F06-114/2#6775
BY LOI NARA, DATE 11/21/07
6777
12
SYSTEM II
MEMORANDUM
90191
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
SIGNED
SECRET
February 27, 1985
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK W
SUBJECT:
Weinberger Memo re Thatcher Meeting and
Carbon-Carbon Technology
Cap Weinberger sent a Memorandum to the President February 20
recommending that the President thank Prime Minister Thatcher for
her assistance in stopping the loss of highly sensitive
carbon-carbon technology to the Soviet Union.
Thatcher brought up the matter in her private meeting with the
President, and he expressed his gratitude to her. She also
recommended that Cocom rules be altered to cover this type of
equipment and the President agreed that this is necessary.
A Kimmitt-Affourtit memorandum is attached which explains the
above.
Donald AF Fortier concurs.
Recommendation:
That you authorize transmittal of the memorandum at Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments:
Tab I
Kimmitt-Affourtit memorandum
Tab A
Incoming Memorandum
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Matlock
WASHINGTON
February 20, 1985
CONF IDENTIAL
Elno
MEMORANDUM FOR JOHN SIMPSON
Director
United States Secret Service
SUBJECT:
Secret Service Protection for Soviet
Politburo Member Shcherbitskiy (C)
Soviet diplomatic representatives have requested Secret Service
protection for Soviet Politburo member Vladimir Shcherbitskiy
during his visit to the United States, March 3-13, 1985. (C)
The President agrees that given the importance and sensitivity of
this visit, such protection would be appropriate. (C)
Please make the necèssary arrangements to provide Secret Service
protection for Mr. Shcherbitskiy. (C)
FOR THE PRESIDENT:
Robert C. McFarlane
CC: The Secretary of the Treasury
Edward Hickey
DECLASSIFIED
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BY KML NARA DATE 3/27/12
CONFIDENTIAL
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LINE
1218
6779
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MEMORANDUM
1318
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONF IDENTIAL
February 19, 1985
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. McFARMANE
JACK F. MATLOCK 4am
SIGNED
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Secret Service Protection for Soviet Politburo
Member Shcherbitskiy
State has alerted us that the Soviets have requested Secret
Service protection for Soviet Politburo member Vladimir
Shcherbitskiy during his U.S. visit March 3-13, 1985. Such
protection has been provided in the past, most recently last fall
for Foreign Minister Gromyko.
I concur with State's assessment that the sensitivity and
importance of this visit warrants Secret Service protection for
Shcherbitskiy.
At Tab I is a memorandum from you to John Simpson, Director of
the U.S. Secret Service, requesting that protection.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the memorandum to John Simpson at Tab I requesting
Secret Service protection for Shcherbitskiy.
Approve
Disapprove
President
Attachements:
briefed at
Tab I
Memo to John Simpson
Tab II
Incoming from State
0930 2/20.
amn
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Washington, D.C. 20520
CONFIDENTIAL
February 15, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Secret Service Protection for Soviet Politburo
Member Vladimir V. Shcherbitskiy
The Soviets have requested Secret Service protection for
Vladimir Shcherbitskiy during his March 3-13 visit to the
United States. Shcherbitskiy will be here at the invitation of
the Congress. Secretary Shultz has recommended that the
President meet with Shcherbitskiy during the Washington portion
of his trip. Shcherbitskiy is a full member of the Politburo
and of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. In the Soviet
leadership, he is equal in rank to Foreign Minister Gromyko who
has received Secret Service protection.
Shcherbitskiy is also the First Secretary of the Ukrainian
S.S.R. We anticipate his visit will stir considerable interest
among Ukrainian-American emigre and human rights groups. The
Soviets are deeply concerned about potential security
incidents. We believe that if the Soviets conclude that the
security issues have not been adequately addressed they may
seek to adjust the travel program and perhaps scale down visit
activities. This would damage the effectiveness of a trip
which would be useful as a vehicle for putting American views
directly to a senior Soviet leadership figure.
In light of the importance of the visit, the probable
meeting with the President and high level Congressional
interest in the trip's success, we believe that Secret Service
protection is warranted. We ask that you convey our request
for this coverage to the appropriate officials.
Nicholas Platt
DECLASSIFIED
Executive Secretary
NLS F06-114/2#6789
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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Matloch
February 20, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR SALLY KELLEY
FROM:
ROBERT E. KIMMITT walfn
SUBJECT:
Letter to Ms. Adeline A. Dauzickas Concerning the
Case of Kaisa Randpere
We have reviewed and concur in the proposed letter (TAB A),
drafted by the Department of State, to Ms. Adeline A. Dauzickas
from the Knights of Lithuania, concerning the case of Kaisa
Randpere, the daughter of Valdo and Leila Randpere who defected
to Sweden on August 5, 1984.
Attachments:
Tab A Proposed Letter and Incoming
Correspondence
1295
JMC 17
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
February 19, 1985
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT M. KIMMITT
FROM:
JACK F. MATLOCK Jew
SUBJECT:
Letter to Ms. Adeline A. Dauzickas from the
Knights of Lithuania Concerning the Case of
Kaisa Randpere
I have reviewed and concur in the proposed letter (TAB A),
drafted by the Department of State, to Ms. A. A. Dauzickas from
the Knights of Lithuania, concerning the case of Kaisa Randpere.
A memorandum is attached for your signature to Sally Kelley at
TAB I.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the Memorandum to Sally Kelley at Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments:
Tab I Memorandum to Sally Kelley
Tab A Proposed Draft Letter and Incoming
Correspondence
UNCLASSIFIED
1243
(CLASSIFICATION)
18
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT
TRANSMITTAL FORM
8505021
S/SXR
8434308
Date 16 FEB 1985
For: Mr. Robert C. McFarlane
National Security Council
The White House
Reference:
TO: Mr. Linas Kojelis
From: Ms. Adeline A. Dauzickas
Date: November 21, 1985
Subject: Having Soviet authorities
reunite Kaisa Randpere with her parents, Valdo and Leila Randpere
WH Referral Dated: December 13, 1985 NSC ID # 280552
(if any)
The attached item was sent directly to the
Department of State.
Action Taken:
X
A draft reply is attached.
A draft reply will be forwarded.
A translation is attached.
An information copy of a direct reply is attached.
We believe no response is necessary for the reason
cited below.
The Department of State has no objection to the
proposed travel.
Other.
Remarks.
Tam Colhne
Nicholas Platt
Executive Secretary
UNCLASSIFIED
(Classification)
19
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SUGGESTED RESPONSE
Dear Ms. Dauzickas:
I am responding to your letter of November 21 detailing
your concern over the case of Kaisa/Randpere, the daughter of
Valdo and Leila Randpere who defected to Sweden on August 5,
1984 and had to leave their daughter behind in Soviet-occupied
Estonia.
We are familiar with the unfortunate situation of the
Randperes and their daughter. Indeed, Department officials
met recently with the Randperes for a thorough discussion of
their situation. The Department of State upholds the right
of all people to emigrate to any country which is willing to
receive them. We are particularly concerned with the right of
separated families to reunification and have been raising this
issue with the Soviet Union on a regular basis. We will
continue to express to the Soviet Union the concern of the
United States about former residents of Lithuania who have
been denied reunification with their families.
Sincerely,
Adeline A. Dauzickas,
Recording Secretary,
Knights of Lithuania,
164 Burns Street,
Forest Hills, New York.
20
6434308
THE WHITE HOUBE OFFICE
REFERRAL
december 13, 1984
TO: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
ACTION REQUESTED:
DRAFT REPLY for SIGNATURE OF WHITE house STAFF Member
SCRIPTION OF INCOMING:
ID:
280552
MEDIA: LETTER, DATED november 21, 1984
TO:
LINAS KOJELIS
FROM:
MS. ADELINE A. DAUZICKAS
KNIGHTS OF LITHUANIA
164 BURNS STREET
FOREST HILLS NY 11375
SUBJECT: HAVING SOVIET AUTHORITIES REUNITE KAISA
RANDPERE WITH her PARENTS, VALDO AND LEILA
RANDPERE
PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL -- IF REQUIRED ACTION HAS NOT BEEN
TAKEN WITHIN 9 WORKING DAYS OF RECEIPT, PLEASE TELEPHONE THE
UNDERSIGNED AT 456-7486.
RETURN CORRESPONDENCE, WORKSHEET AND COPY OF RESPONSE
(OR DRAFT) TO:
AGENCY LIAISON, ROOM 91, THE WHITE HOUSE
SALLY KELLEY
DIRECTOR OF AGENCY LIAISON
PRESIDENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE
280532
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November 21, 1984
Mr. Linas Kojelis, Associate Director
Office of Public Liaison
Old Executive Office Bldg. . Room 438
The White House
Vashington, D.C. 20500
TARY
Dear Mr. Kojelis,
At the National Convention of the Knights of Lithuania, held on
August 23 - 25, 1984, in Chicago, Illinois, a Resolution was passed
RETARY
concerning the terrible plight of Valdo and Leila Randpere. (A copy
of this Resolution is attached.)
The Randperes were forced to leave behind their 13-month old
daughter, Kaisa, in Soviet-occupied Estonia when they defected to the
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West on August 5, 1984. It is deplorable that, in seeking freedom from
the Communist yoke, the Randperes have not been successful in
obtaining Soviet authorities' permission to have their daughter Kaisa
join them.
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We are, therefore, seeking your support of the efforts to prevail upon
the Soviet authorities to return Kaisa Randpere to her parents'
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rightful possession, in compliance with the Helsinki Accords, as signed
by the Soviet Union.
Very truly yours,
Enc.
Adeline A. Dauzickas
Recording Secretary
164 Burns Street
Forest Hills, N.Y. 11375
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Valdo and Leils Rendpers successfully defected
to the West, seeking Freedom from Boviet-occupied Estonia
on August 5, 1984, and
WHEREAS they were forced to leave behind their 13 month old
daughter, Keiss, in Soviet-occupied Estonia in the process,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Knights of Lithuania support efforts
to preveil upon the Soviet authorities to return Keisa Rendpers
to her parents' rightful possession, in compliance with the
Helsinki Accords, as signed by the Soviet Union.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Honorable Ronald Reagan, President of the
United States of America, the Honorable Anetole Dobrynin,
Ambassador of the USSR, Lembit Savi, President of the Estonian
World Council, Lines Kojelis, Aide to the White House, Office
of Public Lisson, Elliott Abrams, Assistant Secretary of State
For Human Rights, the Honorable Charles Percy, US Senator, and
Maido Kari, of the Joint Baltic-Americen Committee.
Presidium Chairman
August 25, 1984
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TRANSMITTAL FORM
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Date 16 FEB 1985
For: Mr. Robert C. McFarlane
National Security Council
The White House
Reference:
TO: Mr. Linas Kojelis
From: Ms. Adeline A. Dauzickas
Date: November 21, 1985
Subject: Having Soviet authorities
reunite Kaisa Randpere with her parents, Valdo and Leila Randpere
WH Referral Dated: December 13, 1985 NSC ID # 280552
(if any)
The attached item was sent directly to the
Department of State.
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A draft reply is attached.
A draft reply will be forwarded.
A translation is attached.
An information copy of a direct reply is attached.
We believe no response is necessary for the reason
cited below.
The Department of State has no objection to the
proposed travel.
Other.
Remarks.
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Nicholas Platt
Executive Secretary
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SUGGESTED RESPONSE
Dear Ms. Dauzickas:
I am responding to your letter of November 21 detailing
your concern over the case of Kaisa/Randpere, the daughter of
Valdo and Leila Randpere who defected to Sweden on August 5,
1984 and had to leave their daughter behind in Soviet-occupied
Estonia.
We are familiar with the unfortunate situation of the
Randperes and their daughter. Indeed, Department officials
met recently with the Randperes for a thorough discussion of
their situation. The Department of State upholds the right
of all people to emigrate to any country which is willing to
receive them. We are particularly concerned with the right of
separated families to reunification and have been raising this
issue with the Soviet Union on a regular basis. We will
continue to express to the Soviet Union the concern of the
United States about former residents of Lithuania who have
been denied reunification with their families.
Sincerely,
Adeline A. Dauzickas,
Recording Secretary,
Knights of Lithuania,
164 Burns Street,
Forest Hills, New York.
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REFERRAL
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TO: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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MEDIA: LETTER, DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1984
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TO:
LINAS KOJELIS
FROM:
MS. ADELINE A. DAUZICKAS
KNIGHTS OF LITHUANIA
164 BURNS STREET
FOREST HILLS NY 11375
SUBJECT: HAVING SOVIET AUTHORITIES REUNITE KAISA
RANDPERE WITH HER PARENTS, VALDO AND LEILA
RANDPERE
PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL -- IF REQUIRED ACTION HAS NOT BEEN
TAKEN WITHIN 9 WORKING DAYS OF RECEIPT, PLEASE TELEPHONE THE
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At the National Convention of the Knights of Lithuania, held on
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August 23 - 25, 1084, in Chicago, Illinois, a Resolution was passed
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SUPREME COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Valdo and Leils Randpere successfully defected
to the West, seeking freedom from Soviet-occupied Estonia
on August 5, 1984, and
WHEREAS they were forced to leave behind their 13 month old
daughter, Kaisa, in Soviet-occupied Estonia in the process,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Knights of Lithuania support efforts
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to prevail upon the Soviet authorities to return Kaisa Randpers
to her parents' rightful possession, in compliance with the
Helsinki Accords, as signed by the Soviet Union.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Honorable Ronald Reagan, President of the
United States of America, the Honorable Anatole Dobrynin,
Ambassador of the USSR, Lembit Savi, President of the Estonian
World Council, Lines Kojelis, Aide to the White House, Office
of Public Liason, Elliott Abrams, Assistent Secretary of State
for Human Rights, the Honorable Charles Percy, US Senator, and
Maido Kari, of the Joint Baltic-American Committee.
Presidium Chairman
August 25, 1984
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To: Bob Kimmett
SUB: shcherbitsky Appointment
State tells me that Shultz
will be giving a lund for
Shcherbitsky from 12.30
until 2:00 ten March 7.
Therefore, if The President's
meeting could be in the
morny NO later than
11:00 or at 2:30 or
that would he most con-
thereofter in the ofternoon,
venient-
Jask
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CONFIDENTIAL
February 20, 1985
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCEARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK a
SUBJECT:
Presidential Meeting with Soviet Politburo Member
Vladimir Shcherbitsky
As you know, Ukrainian Party boss Shcherbitsky will be heading a
Supreme Soviet delegation to Washington March 4-7 as guests of
the House of Representatives. State has recommended that he be
received by the President or Vice President on March 7 (TAB A).
I understand that the Vice President will be out of Washington at
that time, and concur that a meeting with the President will be
desirable in view of Shcherbitsky's rank and the fact that arms
control negotiations are scheduled to open in Geneva the follow-
ing week.
Bill Marcin bein am and Steve Sestanovich concur.
n.a.
Recommendation:
That you authorize the Schedule Proposal at Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments:
Tab I Schedule Proposal (UNCLASSIFIED)
Tab A Memorandum to Mr. Robert C. McFarlane from
the Department of State
DECLASSIFIED
Sec.3.4(b), E.O. 12958, as amended
CONFIDENTIAL
BY White NARA House Us 9 DATE 2/7/10
Guidelines, Sept.
Declassify on: OADR
MEMORANDUM
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
TO:
FREDERICK J. RYAN, Director
Presidential Appointments and Scheduling
FROM:
Robert M. Kimmitt
REQUEST:
Meeting with Soviet Politburo Member
Shcherbitsky
PURPOSE:
To explain U.S. approach to Soviet Union.
BACKGROUND:
Shcherbitsky will be in Washington as head of
a Soviet Supreme Soviet delegation invited by
the House of Representatives. As a full
member of the Soviet Politburo, he is the
highest-ranking Soviet guest, except for
Gromyko, to visit the United States since the
1973 Nixon-Brezhnev Summit.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
None
DATE & TIME:
March 7, 1985; 30 minutes
LOCATION:
Oval Office
PARTICIPANTS:
To be supplied.
OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
Greet Shcherbitsky, photo opportunity, then
conversation on U.S.-Soviet relations.
REMARKS REQUIRED:
To be supplied.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Photo opportunity.
PROPOSED "PHOTO":
The President and Shcherbitsky sitting across
from each other in the Oval Office.
RECOMMENDED BY:
Robert C. McFarlane
OPPOSED BY:
None
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CONFIDENTIAL
February 15, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Presidential Meeting with Soviet Politburo
Member Vladimir V. Shcherbitskiy
In response to an invitation by Speaker of the House
O'Neill, Vladimir V. Shcherbitskiy, First Secretary of the
Ukrainian S.S.R., full member of the Politburo and the
Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, will be leading a Supreme
Soviet delegation on a visit to the United States March 3 -
13. Aside from Foreign Minister Gromyko, Shcherbitskiy is the
first full member of the Politburo to visit the United States
since Brezhnev's visit in 1973.
As host, the House of Representatives is organizing a three
day Congressional program in Washington as well as a trip to
Texas and California. The House is making March 7 available
for Executive Branch meetings. The Secretary plans to meet
with Shcherbitskiy and to host a luncheon for him on that day.
Shcherbitskiy's visit provides an important opportunity to
present our views on a number of important bilateral issues
directly to a key member of the Soviet leadership, unfiltered
by Gromyko. This would include arms control, the possible
exchange of consulates in New York and Kiev, and our concern
about Ukrainian human rights. Coming just prior to the opening
of the U.S. - Soviet arms discussions in Geneva, such a meeting
would be particularly timely. The President's meeting with
Gromyko last September played a crucial role in the Soviet
decision to resume arms control discussions. It would be
extremely useful for the President to emphasize personally to a
key member of the Politburo his hopes for U.S.- Soviet
relations and the importance we attach to the upcoming Geneva
talks. We therefore recommend that the President agree to a
short meeting with Shcherbitskily on March 7. We also
recommend that this meeting be followed by a longer meeting
between Shcherbitskiy and the Vice President.
Alternatively, if a meeting with the President is
impossible, we recommend that the Vice President meet with him.
Attachment:
Biography of Shcherbitskiy
for BMCKINLEY Nicholas Platt
Executive Secretary
CONFIDENTIAL
DECLASSIFIED
NLS F06-114/2*6790
BY LOJ NARA, DATE 11/21/07
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FOIA(b) (1)(3)64)
NLRR F06-114/2#6795
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BY RW NARA DATE 5/26/11
Vladimir Vasil'yevich SHCHERBITSKIY
USSR
(Phonetic: shchairBEETskee)
First Secretary, Central
Committee, Communist Party of
the Ukraine; Member, Politburo,
Central Committee, Communist
Party of the Soviet Union
Addressed as:
Mr. Shcherbitskiy
Vladimir Shcherbitskiy has been a member of
the CPSU Politburo since April 1971 and first
secretary of the Ukrainian Communist Party since
May 1972. His political standing almost certainly
resulted from his close ties to the late CPSU
General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev. Both men
began their careers in the Dnepropetrovsk region of
c
(1977)
the Ukraine, and at one time Shcherbitskiy was reputed to be Brezhnev's closest friend on
the Politburo. Shcherbitskiy was referred to as "a talented organizer" in an installment of
Brezhnev's memoirs published posthumously in Novyy Mir. In 1983 he published a book
entitled Scientific-Technical Progress-A Party Concern and received an Order of Lenin.
Shcherbitskiy advanced through the ranks of the Ukrainian party apparatus to become
Chairman of the Ukrainian Council of Ministers (the top government post) in 1961 and a
candidate member of the CPSU Politburo shortly thereafter. His fortunes declined in 1963,
when then CPSU First Secretary Nikita Khrushchev appointed a protege to head the
Ukrainian Communist Party. Not long afterward, Shcherbitskiy was removed from the
Politburo and the chairmanship of the Ukrainian Council of Ministers and sent back to a
former job as first secretary of the Dnepropetrovsk Oblast Party Committee. After Brezhnev
became first secretary, however, he restored Shcherbitskiy to his pre-1963 positions on the
CPSU Politburo (1964) and in the Ukraine (1965). His assignment as Ukrainian party chief
in 1972 was part of a bitter struggle of personalities and policies at both the republic and
national levels. He has been a deputy to the USSR Supreme Soviet (legislature) since 1958
and a member of its Presidium since 1972.
An avid soccer
fan, he sometimes juggles his schedule in order to see a game. He is one of the few Politburo
members to have visited the United States (in 1967). He is not known to speak any languages
other than Russian and Ukrainian. Married, he has a son.
CR M 84-10958
17 February 1984
0101
MEMORANDUM
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
SECRET
February 20, 1985
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCHARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK
SUBJECT:
Thatcher Visit: Additional Briefing Paper
I have just received the memorandum from State with some
additional briefing points on the British position on terrorism.
I believe the subject is adequately covered in the materials
already sent the President and would suggest that the points in
the paper be used, as necessary, in the pre-brief.
Recommendation:
That you have the talking points at Tab I available for the
pre-brief.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachment:
Tab I - Platt-McFarlane Memorandum of February 19, 1985
DECLASSIFIED
Sec.3.4(b), E.O. 12958, as amended
White House Guidelines, Sept. 11,2008
BY NARA CN 1 DATE 2/17/10
S/S 8505120
United States Department of State
36
Washington, D.C. 20520
February 19, 1985
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Additional Briefing Paper for the President's
Meeting with Prime Minister Thatcher
Attached is an additional briefing paper for the
President's use during his meeting with Prime Minister
Thatcher.
Nicholas Banckinley Platt
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
As stated.
SECRET
DECL: OADR
DECLASSIFIED
Department of State NARA, Guidelines, Date July 6/13/02 21, 1997
By AS
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BRIEFING PAPER
SECRET 31
TERRORISM - UNITED KINGDOM
O
Terrorism by the Provisional IRA continues as the primary
British concern, but HMG is now also focusing on the threat to
NATO, and the threat from terrorism of Middle Eastern origin.
-- Irish terrorism now recognized as one facet of a wider
international problem
-- Anti-NATO sentiment in UK now manifested in civil
disobedience, but HMG acutely aware of potential for
violence in UK, where NATO targets abound
-- HMG keen to promote allied cooperation and sees value of
political push from the NAC
-- Working in EC-10 for political cooperation for more
stringent application of Vienna convention as result of
Libyan incident and similar state supported terrorism of
Middle-East origin
-- HMG feels bilateral channels best to effect practical
anti-terrorist measures
0
US-UK anti-terrorist cooperation excellent and getting still
better, particularly in areas of intelligence exchanges and
technical R&D cooperation
--
HMG made demarche to Iran on behalf of US prisoners and
supports similar demarche to be made by EC
--
HMG very appreciative of US efforts to cut off support
for IRA, and is pleased at agreement to improve our
bilateral extradition treaty
0
Foreign Minister Howe has personal reservations about issue
of "retaliation" against terrorists
--
concerns center on legality of retaliation
--
possibility that UK support for retaliation will cause
them to be targets
--
possibility that Europeans might support initial US
position in a terrorist situation only to find
themselves implicated after the fact in unilateral armed
intervention by US
-- however, UK allowed US forces to use their base in Cyprus
on contingency basis at time of Kuwaiti airline hijacking
DECLASSIFIED
SECRET
NLS F06-114/2*6791
DECL:OADR
BY NOJ NARA, DATE 11/21/07
0101
MEMORANDUM
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
SECRET
February 20, 1985
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCHARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK 45.w
SUBJECT:
Thatcher Visit: Additional Briefing Paper
I have just received the memorandum from State with some
additional briefing points on the British position on terrorism.
I believe the subject is adequately covered in the materials
already sent the President and would suggest that the points in
the paper be used, as necessary, in the pre-brief.
Recommendation:
That you have the talking points at Tab I available for the
pre-brief.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachment:
Tab I - Platt-McFarlane Memorandum of February 19, 1985
DECLASSIFIED
Sec.3.4(b), E.O. 12958, as amended
White House Guidelines, Sept. 11, 2006
BY NARA GS , DATE 2/17/10
S/S 8505120
United States Department of State
39
Washington, D.C. 20520
February 19, 1985
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Additional Briefing Paper for the President's
Meeting with Prime Minister Thatcher
Attached is an additional briefing paper for the
President's use during his meeting with Prime Minister
Thatcher.
Nicholas Bmckinly Platt
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
As stated.
SECRET
DECL:OADR
DECLASSIFIED
By CVS
of State Guidelines, July 21, 1997
NARA, Date 6/13/02
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BRIEFING PAPER
SECRET 40
TERRORISM - UNITED KINGDOM
o
Terrorism by the Provisional IRA continues as the primary
British concern, but HMG is now also focusing on the threat to
NATO, and the threat from terrorism of Middle Eastern origin.
-- Irish terrorism now recognized as one facet of a wider
international problem
-- Anti-NATO sentiment in UK now manifested in civil
disobedience, but HMG acutely aware of potential for
violence in UK, where NATO targets abound
-- HMG keen to promote allied cooperation and sees value of
political push from the NAC
-- Working in EC-10 for political cooperation for more
stringent application of Vienna convention as result of
Libyan incident and similar state supported terrorism of
Middle-East origin
-- HMG feels bilateral channels best to effect practical
anti-terrorist measures
0 US-UK anti-terrorist cooperation excellent and getting still
better, particularly in areas of intelligence exchanges and
technical R&D cooperation
--
HMG made demarche to Iran on behalf of US prisoners and
supports similar demarche to be made by EC
-- HMG very appreciative of US efforts to cut off support
for IRA, and is pleased at agreement to improve our
bilateral extradition treaty
o Foreign Minister Howe has personal reservations about issue
of "retaliation" against terrorists
-- concerns center on legality of retaliation
-- possibility that UK support for retaliation will cause
them to be targets
--
possibility that Europeans might support initial US
position in a terrorist situation only to find
themselves implicated after the fact in unilateral armed
intervention by US
--
however, UK allowed US forces to use their base in Cyprus
on contingency basis at time of Kuwaiti airline hijacking
DECLASSIFIED
SECRET
NLS F06-114/2*6792
DECL:OADR
BY LOJ NARA, DATE 11/21/02
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MAtlock:
JM-C
March 1, 1985
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR RONALD K. PETERSON
FROM:
ROBERT M. KIMMITT WRP fr
SUBJECT:
State Draft Report on Senate Resolution 34, a
Resolution Dealing with the Soviet Occupation of
Afghanistan
We have reviewed the State draft report on Senate Resolution 34,
dealing with the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. Inasmuch as
the resolution would be acceptable if the last clause were
revised, we suggest that the substantive portion of the letter
to Senator Lugar be changed to read along the following lines:
The Department of State has reviewed Senate Resolution 34
(S. Res. 34) which condemns the Government of the Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics for five years of forced and
oppressive military occupation of Afghanistan in the face of
popular resistance to Soviet imperialism, submitted by
Senator D'Amato on January 3, 1985.
We welcome the Congressional interest in Afghanistan which
is reflected by the introduction of this resolution.
Congressional support for the Afghan resistance parallels
the strong stand of this Administration in opposition to the
increasingly brutal Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. The
call for increased medical and food assistance for the
Afghan people is especially timely, and we hope to work
closely with Congress to develop effective humanitarian
assistance programs.
However, we believe that there should be no specific
reference to military assistance. We therefore recommend
that the final clause of the resolution be revised to read
as follows:
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"2) strongly recommends that the President provide
appropriate assistance to the Afghan Freedom Fighters." "
If the resolution is so amended, we would support its
passage.
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February 20, 1985
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TO:
Legislative Liaison Officer-
National Security Council
Central Intelligence Agency
SUBJECT:
State draft report on S. Res. 34, a resolution dealing
with the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
(CONFIDENTIAL attachment)
or
The Office of Management and Budget requests the views of your
agency on the above subject before advising on its relationship to
the program of the President, in accordance with OMB Circular A-19.
A response to this request for your views is needed no later than
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1985.
Questions should be referred to Tracey Lawler/Sue Thau 395-7300'
the legislative analyst in this office.
RONALD K. PETERSON FOR
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United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
The Department of State has reviewed Senate Resolution 34
(S. Res. 34) which condemns the Government of the Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics for five years of forced and
oppressive military occupation of Afghanistan in the face of
popular resistance to Soviet imperialism, submitted by Senator
D'Amato on January 3, 1985. The Department of State believes
that it would be very unhelpful for this resolution to go
forward, because of its clear recommendation that the President
provide military assistance to the Afghan Freedom Fighters, a
recommendation which touches on a sensitive intelligence
matter. In keeping with our normal practice, we must also
decline to comment publicly on this initiative.
Apart from this, we welcome the Congressional interest in
Afghanistan which is reflected by the introduction of this
resolution. Congressional support for the Afghan resistance
parallels the strong stand of this Administration in opposition
to the increasingly brutal Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
The call for increased medical and food assistance for the
Afghan people is especially timely, and we hope to work closely
with Congress to develop effective humanitarian assistance
programs.
The Office of Management and Budget has advised that, from
the standpoint of the Administration's program, there is no
objection to the submission of this report.
Sincerely,
Robert Turner
Acting Assistant Secretary
Legisilative and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honorable,
Richard G. Lugar,
Chairman,
Committee on Foreign Relations,
United States Senate
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Condemning the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for five
years of forced and oppressive military occupation of Afghanistan in the face
of popular resistance to Soviet imperialism.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JANUARY 3, 1985
Mr. D'AMATO submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Condemning the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics for five years of forced and oppressive military
occupation of Afghanistan in the face of popular resistance.
to Soviet imperialism.
Whereas it has been five years since the Soviet Union invaded
the nation of Afghanistan to establish a puppet government
in Kabul;
Whereas the Soviet Government has implemented a draconian
policy of terror on the Afghan peoples;
Whereas there is strong evidence that deadly chemical and toxic
weapons have been used against Afghanistan;
Whereas severe food shortages are being induced by the Soviet
Union, similar to methods used by the Soviet Government
in the Ukrainian Famine of 1932 through 1933;
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Whereas most hospitals and medical care facilities have been de-
stroyed by the Soviet armies;
Whereas over three million freedom-seeking Afghans have fled
to Pakistan;
Whereas the Soviet Union has repeatedly crossed the border of
Pakistan to attack these refugee camps;
Whereas over five hundred thousand Afghans have been brutally
killed as a result of this invasion; and
Whereas the Mujahidin, the Freedom Fighters, which enjoy
wide support from the Afghans, have frustrated and valiant-
ly fought the Soviet armies: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the Senate of the United States of
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(1) condemns the Government of the Union of
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Soviet Socialist Republics for five years of military ter-
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rorism and the attempted destruction of Afghanistan;
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(2) strongly recommends that the President pro-
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February 22, 1985
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MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT M. KIMMITT
FROM:
JACK F. MATLOCK Asm
SUBJECT:
State Draft Report on Senate Resolution 34, a
Resolution Dealing with the Soviet Occupation of
Afghanistan
After discussions with other members of the staff, we are
submitting an alternate to the State draft for Senate Resolution
34, dealing with the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
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Sestanovich, Covey, Raymond, we Lehman and Tahir-Kheli concur.
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RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the Memorandum to Ronald K. Peterson at TAB I.
Approve WAP for
Disapprove
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Tab B Senate Resolution 34
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JACK MATLOCK
FROM:
ROGER ROBINSON
I recommend that Don Fortier
review and concur on this. I am
somewhat concerned that we may
be perceived as retreating from
the original human rights
position taken on this issue.
Perhaps Don has additional insights
that can help allay these concerns.
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MEMORANDUM FOR NICHOLAS PLATT
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Scheduling the Next Meeting of the U.S.-USSR Joint
Enviromental Committee (S)
Your memorandum to Mr. McFarlane of February 2, 1985, recommended
that the Environmental Protection Agency be authorized to ap-
proach the Soviets regarding setting a precise date for the next
meeting of the Joint Environmental Committee. (S)
The recommendation is approved, with the understanding that co-
operative activities under the U.S.-USSR Health Agreement not be
resumed until Mrs. Bonner has been allowed to travel to the West
for medical treatment, and that high-level meetings under the
Environmental Protection Agreement be utilized to call Soviet
attention to the importance the U.S. attaches to the humanitarian
resolution of the Sakharov case as well as other human rights
cases. (S)
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
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February 2, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT:
Scheduling the Next Meeting of the US-USSR Joint
Environmental Committee
Former EPA Administrator William Ruckelshaus wrote to the
Secretary on March 29, 1984, requesting approval to rejuvenate
the US-USSR Environmental Agreement, including as initial steps
his appointment as US Co-chairman of the Joint Environmental
Committee, experts' level meetings, and a convening of the
joint committee. The US cooperative program with the Soviet
Union in environmental affairs has contributed to American
scientific interests. As continental, heavily industrialized
countries the US and USSR share many environmental problems, on
which cooperation under the Agreement has had benefits for both
parties.
Following a Departmental review and consultations with the
National Security Council, the NSC concurred in Ruckelshaus'
proposals with the stipulation that he not fix a date for the
next Joint Environmental Committee Meeting "in view of the
situation currently facing Academician Sakharov and Mrs.
Bonner." Since the NSC decision did, however, allow for
working level contacts in preparation for a joint committee
session, the American and Soviet Executive Secretaries met in
Moscow during the summer to discuss the first such steps.
On June 27, 1984, the President announced Administration
efforts to strengthen cooperation under the Environmental
Agreement. As he noted, "Activities under these agreements
have waned in recent years years, because there've been no
meetings of their joint committees to plan projects. We've
proposed that preparations begin for such meetings in order to
increase the number of active projects." On November 16, the
Soviets accepted the President's proposal.
On September 24, the President expanded on the theme of the
June 27 speech in an address before the UN General Assembly on
American foreign policy. On that occasion, he offered several
proposals including regularly scheduled meetings at the
ministerial or cabinet level to discuss the major areas of the
relationship.
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There is a human rights aspect here. If we go forward, we
would make sure that Sakharov and other cases would be raised.
In fact, of the various means for bringing pressure on Soviet
authorities, we believe that one of the most effective is to
raise it in the course of high-level visits. This is
especially useful when the topic is of clear interest to the
Soviets such as scientific cooperation. A Joint Environmental
Committee Meeting is a high profile event from Moscow's
perspective; it would perforce give senior Administration
officials rare entree during which they could press the
Sakharov case with members of the influential Soviet
technological elite.
Meanwhile, we would continue to preserve the tight and
logical linkage -- refusal to have a high-level meeting on
health cooperation until the Soviets permit Sakharov's wife to
receive adequate health care in the West.
Considering these factors as well as the constructive
meetings in Geneva January 7-8 between the Secretary and
Foreign Minister Gromyko, the Department believes that it is in
the interests of the US Government to permit the Environmental
Protection Agency to approach the Soviets about setting a
precise date for the next meeting of the Joint Environmental
Committee.
for Bmckinley
Executive Secretary
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SUBJECT:
Scheduling the Next Meeting of the U.S.-USSR Joint
Environmental Committee
As you will recall, EPA was authorized last spring to initiate
working-level meetings with its Soviet counterpart with a view
toward revitalizing the U.S.-USSR Agreement on Cooperation for
the Protection of the Environment. At the same time, State and
EPA were instructed not to proceed to the point of setting a date
for a meeting of the Joint Environmental Committee without
considering the situation which Academician Sakharov and Mrs.
Bonner then faced.
State and EPA now recommend that we proceed to set a date for a
joint committee meeting. While recognizing that the problems
facing Sakharov and Bonner have not beαsatisfactorily resolved,
State believes that our and their interests would be better
served by proceeding to plan activities under the environmental
agreement (during which we would use the contacts to press the
Soviets regarding the Sakharovs) and by withholding cooperation
under the Health Agreement until Mrs. Bonner is allowed to travel
to the West for medical treatment.
I believe that the linkage which State has proposed is the
appropriate one and therefore concur in State's recommendation
that EPA be permitted to proceed to work out a date for a joint
committee meeting with the Soviets.
Roger Robinson -B.R and Steve N.Q. Sestanovich concur.
Recommendation:
That you authorize the Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum at Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments:
Tab I Kimmitt-Platt Memorandum
Tab A Incoming Memorandum from Mr. Nicholas Platt
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