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Collection: Matlock, Jack F.: Files
Folder Title: Matlock CHRON November 1983 [1 of 4]
Box: 2
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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name MATLOCK, JACK: FILES
Withdrawer
CAS 10/23/2009
File Folder
MATLOCK CHRON NOVEMBER 1983 (1)
FOIA
M08-244
Box Number
2
JONES
7
ID Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
78419 MEMO
MCFARLANE TO RR RE SEC SHULTZ'S
2 11/1/1983 B1
MEETING WITH DOBRYNIN 10/28
78420 MEMO
SHULTZ TO RR RE MY LUNCH TODAY
1 10/28/1983 B1
WITH SOVIET AMBASSADOR DOBRYNIN
(ATTACHMENT TO 78419)
78421 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE SHULTZ'S
2 10/31/1983 B1
LUNCH WITH DOBRYNIN 10/28
78422 MEMO
PETER SOMMER ET AL TO MCFARLANE RE
2 11/2/1983 B1
THE MOOD IN EUROPE (ANNOTATED)
78423 MEMO
UNANNOTATED COPY OF 78422
2 11/2/1983 B1
78424 MEMO
CHARLES HILL TO MCFARLANE RE THE
2 11/2/1983 B1
ALLIES AND GRENADA
78425 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE 50TH
1 11/4/1983 B1
ANNIVERSARY
R 10/23/2009 GUIDELINES
78426 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE 50TH
1 11/14/1983 B1
ANNIVERSARY
R 10/23/2009 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
CAS 10/23/2009
File Folder
MATLOCK CHRON NOVEMBER 1983 (1)
FOIA
M08-244
Box Number
2
JONES
7
ID Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
78427 MEMO
HILL TO MCFARLANE RE 50TH
1 11/14/1983 B1
ANNIVERSARY
R 10/23/2009 GUIDELINES
78428 MESSAGE
IN RUSSIAN
1
ND
B1
78429 DRAFT
RR TO THE PRESIDIUM OF THE USSR
1
ND
B1
MESSAGE
SUPREME SOVIET
R 10/23/2009 GUIDELINES
78430 CABLE
STATE 323922 (122159Z NOV 83)
4 11/12/1983 B1
R 10/23/2009 GUIDELINES
78431 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE POSSIBLE
1 11/14/1983 B1
MEETING WITH MCGEORGE BUNDY
78432 MEMO
TYRUS COBB TO CONSTANTINE MENGES
1 11/9/1983 B1
RE MCGEORGE BUNDY AND GRENADA
PEACE-KEEPING
78433 DRAFT
COPY OF 78429
1
ND
B1
MESSAGE
R
10/24/2009
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: MATLOCK, JACK: Files
Archivist: jas/jas
OA/Box:
OA90888
2
FOIA ID: F95-074, Pfeiffer
File Folder: Matlock Chron - November, 1983 [1 of 4]
Date: 10/18/00
DOCUMENT
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
NO. & TYPE
1. memo
McFarlane to RR re: Dobrynin, 2p
11/1/83
P1/B1
2. memo
Shultz to RR re: Dobrynin, 1p (attched to item #1)
10/28/83
P1/B1
3. memo
Matlock to McFarlane, 2p (attched to item #1)
10/31/83
P1/B1
4. memo
Sommer to McFarlane re: Europe, annotated, 2p
11/2/83
P1/B1
R 8/5/2010 M244/1 # 78422
5. memo
Sommer to McFarlane re: Europe, 2p
11/2/83
P1/B1
R 8/5/2010 M244/1 # 78423
6. memo
Hill to McFarlane re: Grenada, 2p
11/2/83
P1/B1
7. memo
Matlock to McFarlane, 1p
11/4/83
P1/B1
8. memo
Matlock to McFarlane, 1p
11/14/83
P1/B1
9. memo
Hill to McFarlane, 1p (attached to item #8)
11/14/83
P1/B1
10. letter
Supreme Soviet of USSR to RR (in Russian), 1p (attached to item #8)
11/16/83
P1/B1
11. message
RR to Supreme Soviet, 1p (attached to item # 8)
ND
P1/B1
12. cable
122159Z Nov 83, 4p
11/12/83
P1/B1
13. memo
Matlock to McFarlane re: McGeorge Bundy, 1p
11/14/83
P1/B1
14. Memo
Cobb to Menges re: Grenada, 1p (attached to item #13)
11/9/83
P1/B1
15. message
RR to Supreme Soviet, 1p
ND
P1/B1
RESTRICTIONS
P-1 National security classified information [(a)(1) of the PRA].
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA].
P-2 Relating to appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA].
B-2 Release could disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an
agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA].
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA].
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA].
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA].
financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA].
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President and
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal
his advisors, or between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRA].
privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA].
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA].
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA].
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA].
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA].
RONALD W. REAGAN LIBRARY
THIS FORM MARKS THE FILE LOCATION OF ITEM NUMBER
1-3 LISTED ON THE
WITHDRAWAL SHEET AT THE FRONT OF THIS FOLDER.
Filenon
78422
7753
MEMORANDUM
SECRET
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE alam
FROM:
PETER R. SOMMER
November as would Ewlop 2 983 reply
JACK MATLOCK
TYRUS W. COBB
SUBJECT:
The Mood in Europe
British Ambassador Wright has provided you Foreign Minister
John forto Gr's
Howe's statement during the House of Commons October 26 emergency
debate on Grenada (Tab II). While Howe did not condemn our
actions, he did note HMG's view that military intervention was
not required. The British public response is fairly indicative
supply
of Europe's reaction, which we would characterize as
disappointing, but not unexpected. Indeed, a number of our
European Allies, notably France, criticized us in considerably
an
harsher terms than did the British.
European criticism has focused on the legality of our assistance;
But
more pointedly, did the OECS really ask for our help or did we
prod them into asking, and did Scoon formally appeal for U.S.
intervention, or was this done after the fact? The one-page fact
sheet that State sent to all diplomatic posts does not answer
these questions with specific data, and in fact Scoon's role is
not even addressed. Our vague reply, coupled with our less than
precise and uniform public statements, have also hurt us
domestically.
We have been working informally with Constantine and Walt to
strengthen our public diplomacy presentation (particularly in
Mrs. Kirkpatrick's statement at the UN today), and ask that you
weigh in, perhaps with Eagleburger, on the need to give uniform
and precise answers with regard to both the OECS and Scoon
appeals. A chronological fact sheet for distribution in the
field would help immensely, particularly if it could be augmented
by intelligence information on threats to the students and the
extent of Cuban/Soviet infiltrations.
On the positive side, Grenadians and the American students
speaking out to the press on their fears and desire for freedom,
plus the positive statements coming from the region are helping
us in Europe, and should be further encouraged.
There are two immediate policy issues on which we ask you to
consider European concerns. In our view, when and if we
retaliate against the Beirut bomb attack, we should do so, to the
DECLASSIFIED
SECRET
Declassify on: OADR
NLRR
BY RW NARA DATE 8/5/10
SECRET
2
extent feasible, in concert with the other MNF countries. At a
minimum we should give them advance warning of our plans. On a
separate but related matter, now, in our view, is not the time to
declare Argentina eligible for arms sales. This would turn
British public opinion, with a strong assist from HMG, completely
sour. Should we decide we have to make a move, it should only be
done following direct high level consultations with HMG.
Subsequent to our drafting of this memo, at our private
suggestion State has forwarded you a short paper (Tab III)
outlining their efforts to minimize fallout in Europe from our
actions in Grenada. State's emphasis is on working
constructively with our European Allies, especially the British,
in restoring democracy to Grenada. State also is working hard
via our Ambassadors to limit the spillover onto our other
objectives in Europe, especially INF. In order to present our
case directly to skeptical European governments, Secretary Shultz
is sending Ken Dam to Europe next week for consultations in key
capitals.
RECOMMENDATION
That you a) give a strong push to Grenada public diplomacy
efforts and praise State's efforts to prop up our European
Allies; b) keep our MFN partners in mind with regard to
retaliation, and c) consider the impact on our relations with the
UK in reviewing Argentine certification.
That you sign the polite reply to Ambassador Wright at Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Tab I
Letter to British Amb.
Tab II
Letter from British Amb.
Tab III
State memo
CC:
Constantine Menges
Walt Raymond
SECRET
National Security Council
The White House
I
System #
Package #
SEQUENCE TO
HAS SEEN
DISPOSITION
Executive Secretary
1
K
John Poindexter
Wilma Hall
Bud McFarlane
John Poindexter
Executive Secretary
2
NSC Secretariat
Staff
Situation Room
Executive Secretary
I - Information
A - Action
R - Retain
D
-
Dispatch
N
. No further Action
DISTRIBUTION
cc:
VP Meese Baker Deaver Other
COMMENTS
Should be seen by:
(Date/Time)
Action Sums
Cut Menyes
Prepare memo
Kummitt whittere,
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
November 4, 1983
NOTE FOR BOB KIMMITT
FROM:
CONSTANTINE MENGES can
SUBJECT: The Mood in Europe
Re request for comments to you--this
office concurs with the proposed letter
to Sir Oliver Wright as written.
National Security Council
The White House
System #
I
Package # 7753
BENOV 3 All: 34
CT
SEQUENCE TO
HAS SEEN
DISPOSITION
Executive Secretary
1
K
2
John Poindexter
of
Wilma Hall
Bud McFarlane
John Poindexter
Executive Secretary
3
K
NSC Secretariat
Situation Room
Executive Secretary
C. Menees
4
A
I
Information
R - Retain
D - Dispatch
N - No further Action
DISTRIBUTION
cc:
VP Meese Baker Deaver Other
COMMENTS
Should be seen by:
(Date/Time)
Bob,
don't think Constantine
would clear last pagagraged of
note to tin alive un
by him.
of
7753
MEMORANDUM
SECRET
78423
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
ACTION
November 2, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
FROM:
PETER R. SOMMER
JACK MATLOCK
given
TYRUS W. COBB
SUBJECT:
The Mood in Europe
British Ambassador Wright has provided you Foreign Minister
Howe's statement during the House of Commons October 26 emergency
debate on Grenada (Tab II). While Howe did not condemn our
actions, he did note HMG's view that military intervention was
not required. The British public response is fairly indicative
of Europe's reaction, which we would characterize as
disappointing, but not unexpected. Indeed, a number of our
European Allies, notably France, criticized us in considerably
harsher terms than did the British.
European criticism has focused on the legality of our assistance;
more pointedly, did the OECS really ask for our help or did we
prod them into asking, and did Scoon formally appeal for U.S.
intervention, or was this done after the fact? The one-page fact
sheet that State sent to all diplomatic posts does not answer
these questions with specific data, and in fact Scoon's role is
not even addressed. Our vague reply, coupled with our less than
precise and uniform public statements, have also hurt us
domestically.
We have been working informally with Constantine and Walt to
strengthen our public diplomacy presentation (particularly in
Mrs. Kirkpatrick's statement at the UN today), and ask that you
weigh in, perhaps with Eagleburger, on the need to give uniform
and precise answers with regard to both the OECS and Scoon
appeals. A chronological fact sheet for distribution in the
field would help immensely, particularly if it could be augmented
by intelligence information on threats to the students and the
extent of Cuban/Soviet infiltrations.
On the positive side, Grenadians and the American students
speaking out to the press on their fears and desire for freedom,
plus the positive statements coming from the region are helping
us in Europe, and should be further encouraged.
There are two immediate policy issues on which we ask you to
consider European concerns. In our view, when and if we
retaliate against the Beirut bomb attack, we should do so, to the
DECLASSIFIED
SECRET
NLRR
#78423
Declassify on: OADR
RV
Rin)
NADA DATE
SECRET
2
extent feasible, in concert with the other MNF countries. At a
minimum we should give them advance warning of our plans. On a
separate but related matter, now, in our view, is not the time to
declare Argentina eligible for arms sales. This would turn
British public opinion, with a strong assist from HMG, completely
sour. Should we decide we have to make a move, it should only be
done following direct high level consultations with HMG.
Subsequent to our drafting of this memo, at our private
suggestion State has forwarded you a short paper (Tab III)
outlining their efforts to minimize fallout in Europe from our
actions in Grenada. State's emphasis is on working
constructively with our European Allies, especially the British,
in restoring democracy to Grenada. State also is working hard
via our Ambassadors to limit the spillover onto our other
objectives in Europe, especially INF. In order to present our
case directly to skeptical European governments, Secretary Shultz
is sending Ken Dam to Europe next week for consultations in key
capitals.
RECOMMENDATION
That you a) give a strong push to Grenada public diplomacy
efforts and praise State's efforts to prop up our European
Allies; b) keep our MFN partners in mind with regard to
retaliation, and c) consider the impact on our relations with the
UK in reviewing Argentine certification.
That you sign the polite reply to Ambassador Wright at Tab I.
Approve
Disapprove
Tab I
Letter to British Amb.
Tab II
Letter from British Amb.
Tab III
State memo
CC:
Constantine Menges
Walt Raymond
SECRET
,
7753
BRITISH EMBASSY,
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008
TELEPHONE:(202) 462-1340
83 83/0CT27
FROM THE AMBASSADOR
27 October 1983
The Honorable
Robert C McFarlane
Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
The White House
WASHINGTON DC
Dear Bud,
I enclose a copy of the statement which Sir Geoffrey Howe
made in the House of Commons yesterday opening the emergency
debate on Grenada.
As you will see, he declined to condemn the US intervention
and he expressed the wish that the operation would have a
speedy and successful outcome that would pave the way for
genuine elections in Grenada for the first time in many years.
As the US Embassy in London has no doubt reported,
HM Government had a pretty rough ride in the House of Commons
yesterday. The important thing however is that nothing was
said or done to prejudice the objectives we share - even if
we disagree about the means - namely the restoration of
constitutional government to Grenada. On this the independent
position of the Governor General will be crucial.
has we,
Oliver Ohe Wright
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Sir Oliver:
Thank you for sending me Geoffrey Howe's
House of Commons statement on Grenada. As
the President told the Prime Minister, we
regret that we caused your government some
embarrassment in Parliament. Absolute
secrecy, as I am sure you will understand,
was essential. The concern over leaks was
on our end, not yours, but we needed to
take all possible precautionary measures to
protect the lives of our troops.
While the regional states will be taking
the lead, we look forward to working
closely with your government on the
important task of restoring democracy in
Grenada. Thank you again for bringing your
government's views to my direct attention.
With best regards,
Sincerely,
Robert C. McFarlane
The Honorable Sir Oliver Wright
Embassy of Great Britain
3100 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
Minister
Green
H of €
Mr Pellew
Chief of Staff BDS (3) Mr
Anson
Mr Woodley
Mr Gray
Mr French
Mr Ellacott
VERBATIM SERVICE 090/83
WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER 1983
(PRODUCED BY THE CENTRAL OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRESS SERVICE)
GRENADA EMERGENCY DEBATE.
SIR GEOFFREY HOWES OPENING SPEECH
FOLLOWING IS THE OPENING SPEECH BY THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH
SECRETARY SIR GEOFFREY HOWE IN THE COMMONS EMERGENCY DEBATE ON
GRENADA TODAY 26 OCTOBER 1983 A
MR SPEAKER WITH YOUR PERMISSION, I WILL TO BEGIN IF I MAY BY
BRINGING THE HOUSE UP-TO-DATE WITH THE SITUATION IN GRENADA.
THE SITUATION ON THE GROUND
THE POSITION IS THAT THE AMERICANS HAVE NOW SECURED BOTH THE
AIRPORTS ON THE ISLAND AT PEARLS AND SALINES, AS WELL AS THE RADIO
STATION, AND FORT RUPERT. BUT FIGHTING IS APPARENTLY CONTINUING AT
FORT FREDRICK AND ELSEWHERE. SEVERAL UNITED STATES SERVICEMEN HAVE
BEEN KILLED, THERE ARE UNCONFIRMED REPORTS THAT TWELVE CUBANS HAVE
BEEN KILLED DURING THE FIGHTING. THERE IS NO FIRM INFORMATION AT
PRESENT OF ANY OTHER CASUALTIES. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE REPORTS THAT
A NUMBER OF SOVIET NATIONALS MAY HAVE BEEN DETAINED., AND RUMOURS
THAT MR BERNARD COARD ONE OF THE LEADERS OF LAST WEEKS COUP HAS
SOUGHT SANCTUARY IN THE SOVIET EMBASSY. I AM NOT IN A POSITION TO
CONFIRM THAT.
BRITISH CITIZENS
THE LATEST INFORMATION IS THAT THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF ANY BRITISH
CASUALTIES. THE US ADMINISTRATION HAVE INFORMED US THAT THEY ARE
WILLING TO EVACUATE UK CITIZENS TO BARBADOS AS SOON AS CONDITIONS
ALLOW. HMS ANTRIM REMAINS READY TO BE CALLED UPON IN CASE OF NEED.
AND WE ARE ALSO MAKING CONTINGENCY ARRANGEMENTS FOR EVACUATION BY AIR
BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT. A CONSULAR MISSION FROM THE BRITISH HIGH
COMMISSION IN BRIDGETOWN IS STANDING BY TO GO TO GRENADA AS SOON AS
PRACTICABLE TO ESTABLISH HOW MANY BRITISH CITIZENS MAY WISH TO BE
EVACUATED. THE MAJORITY OF THEM ARE LONG TERM RESIDENTS OF GRENADA.
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL
I AM GLAD TO BE ABLE TO INFORM THE HOUSE THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED
ASSURANCES THAT THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL, SIR PAUL SCOON, IS SAFE. HON
MEMBERS: WHERE?). IT WOULD NOT BE SENSIBLE OR HELPFUL FOR HIS SAFETY
TO GIVE THAT INFORMATION IN THE PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES. HE MAY HAVE AN
IMPORTANT ROLE TO PLAY IN THE RESTORATION OF DEMOCRACY IN GRENADA. HE
REPRESENTS ONE OF THE FEW ELEMENTS OF CONSTITUTIONAL CONTINUITY IN
GRENADA AT PRESENT. THE AMERICAN ADMINISTRATION ARE AWARE OF THIS
CONSTITUTIONAL POSITION AND HAVE UNDERTAKEN TO RESPECT IT.
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
THE HOUSE MAY FIND IT USEFUL TO BE REMINDED OF THE EVENTS WHICH
HAVE LED UP TO THE PRESENT SITUATION.
WHEN GRENADA ACHIEVED FULL INDEPENDENCE FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM ON
7 FEBRUARY 1974, IT WAS AS A PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY WITHIN THE
COMMONWEALTH. THE PRIME MINISTER, SIR ERIC GAIRY, GOVERNED THE
COUNTRY UNTIL MARCH 1979 WHEN HE WAS OVERTHROWN AS THE RESULT OF A
COUP DETAT MOUNTED BY THE NEW JEWEL MOVEMENT. A PEOPLES
REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT WAS SET UP, LED BY A MARXIST, MR MAURICE
BISHOP, WHICH SUSPENDED THE CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNED BY PROMULGATING
SO-CALLED PEOPLES LAWS.
THAT WAS AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL REGIME AND IT LASTED UNTIL THE 13TH
OF THIS MONTH, WHEN MR BISHOP WAS IN TURN OUSTED BY HIS DEPUTY, MR
BERNARD COARD, A MORE RADICAL MARXIST. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF
CONFUSION, A REVOLUTIONARY MILITARY COUNCIL WAS CONSTITUTED ON 18
OCTOBER, UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF GENERAL HUDSON AUSTIN.
WITH SOME OF HIS CLOSE SUPPORTERS. THERE HAS BEEN NO SATISFACTORY
EXPLANATION OF THESE KILLINGS, WHICH HAVE BEEN RIGHTLY AND VERY
WIDELY CONDEMNED. AFTER THE KILLINGS, A TWENTY-FOUR HOUR CURFEW WAS
DECLARED WHICH THE REVOLUTIONARY MILITARY COUNCIL ANNOUNCED WOULD
LAST UNTIL 24 OCTOBER.
ON 20 OCTOBER, THE DAY AFTER MR BISHOPS DEATH, GENERAL AUSTIN
CALLED ON THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL, AND TOLD HIM THAT THE REVOLUTIONARY
MILITARY COUNCIL WAS IN CONTROL, AND THAT HE INTENDED TO ANNOUNCE THE
COMPOSITION OF A NEW CABINET THREE DAYS LATER. HE LATER EXTENDED THAT
TO TWO WEEKS. ON THE SAME DAY, WP OCTOBER, THE GRENADIAN HIGH
COMMISSIONER IN LONDON WAS CALLED TO THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH
OFFICE TO UNDERLINE OUR CONCERNS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE BRITISH
COMMUNITY.
ON 21 OCTOBER, THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER IN BARBADOS LEARNT
THAT SOME CARIBBEAN HEADS OF GOVERNMENT WERE PRESSING THEIR
COLLEAGUES IN THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY TO ASK FOR MILITARY HELP IN
RESTORING CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT IN GRENADA. WE PROMPTLY
INSTRUCTED OUR EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON TO ASCERTAIN HOW THE UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT MIGHT RESPOND TO SUCH AN APPROACH.
ON THE FOLLOWING DAY, SATURDAY, 22 OCTOBER, THE UNITED STATES
DIVERTED TOWARDS GRENADA A CARRIER GROUP, LED BY USS INDEPENDENCE.
THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS A SIGNAL TO THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF
CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY OF US CITIZENS ON THE ISLAND. WE WERE
INFORMED ON THE SAME DAY, SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER, THAT THE SEVEN HEADS
OF GOVERNMENT OF THE ORGANISATION OF EASTERN CARIRBBEAN STATES HAD
DECIDED TO PUT TOGETHER A MULTINATIONAL FORCE AND TO CALL UPON
FRIENDLY GOVERNMENTS TO HELP RESTORE PEACE AND ORDER IN GRENADA.
LATE THAT EVENING WE WERE INFORMED BY THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT THAT
THEY HAD RECEIVED A FIRM REQUEST FROM THE HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THAT
ORGANISATION TO HELP RESTORE PEACE AND ORDER IN GRENADA. THE US
GOVERNMENT TOLD US ON THE EVENING OF 22 OCTOBER THAT NO DECISION HAD
BEEN TAKEN ON HOW TO RESPOND, AND THEY HAD CONCLUDED THAT THEY SHOULD
PROCEED VERY CAUTIOUSLY. THEY HAD NO REASON TO BELIEVE THAT WE WOULD
ACCEDE TO SUCH A REQUEST IF ONE WERE MADE TO US.
ON 23 OCTOBER, THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN BARBADOS WAS
INFORMED THAT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BRITISH PARTICIPATION IN A
MULTINATIONAL FORCE WOULD PROBABLY BE HANDED OVER LATER IN THE DAY.
THIS DID NOT HAPPEN, BUT WE RECEIVED LATER THAT DAY THE CONCLUSIONS
OF A MEETING HELD IN TRINIDAD OF ALL COMMONWEALTH CARRIBEAN COUNTRIES
EXCEPT OF COURSE GRENADA DECIDED IN FAVOUR OF POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC
MEASURES AGAINST GRENADA.
WE WERE IN CLOSE TOUCH WITH THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT THROUGHOUT 23
OCTOBER AND TWO US CONSULAR OFFICIALS HAD ACCOMPANIED OUR DEPUTY HIGH
COMMISSIONER TO GRENADA OVER THE- WEEKEND THE PURPOSE OF THAT VISIT
WAS TO FORM A FIRST-HAND ASSESSMENT OF THE RISKS TO BRITISH AND
AMERICAN CITIZENS. WE WERE ASSURED BY THE US GOVERNMENT THAT WE WOULD
BE CONSULTED IMMEDIATELY IF THE UNITED STATES DECIDED TO TAKE ANY
ACTION, AND INFORMED THAT A UNITED STATES EMISSARY. AMBASSADOR
MCNEIL, HAD BEEN SENT TO BARBADOS TO CONFER WITH CARIBBEAN LEADERS.
IT WAS ALSO ON 23 OCTOBER THAT HMS ANTRIM WAS INSTRUCTED TO SAIL
FROM CARTAGENA IN COLOMBIA TO THE VICINITY OF GRENADA, IN CASE THE
EVACUATION OF BRITISH NATIONALS PROVED NECESSARY. I WISH TO EMPHASISE
THAT THAT WAS A PRECAUTIONARY MOVE, WHICH WAS ENTIRELY UNRELATED TO
THE SUGGESTION OF SOME CARIBBEAN LEADERS THAT A MULTINATIONAL FORCE
SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED.
HIS
VISIT
TO CRENADA IO WHICH I HAVE REFERRED. FROM THE BRITISH DEPUTY HIGH
COMMISSIONER IN BRIDGETOWN. FOLLOWING THAT MEETING, OUR AMBASSADOR IN
WASHINGTON WAS INSTRUCTED TO PUT TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
FACTORS WHICH WOULD HAD TO BE CAREFULLY WEIGHED BEFORE FIRM
CONCLUSIONS WERE REACHED. I SHALL COME BACK TO THESE LATER.
(INTERVENTION): ON 23 OCTOBER THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER IN
BRIDGETOWN WAS TOLD THAT THE FORMAL REQUEST BY THE ORGANISATION OF,
EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES FOR BRITISH PARTICIPATION IN MILITARY ACTION
AGAINST GRENADA WOULD BE HANDED OVER THAT NIGHT. THAT DID NOT HAPPEN.
ON MONDAY EVENING WE RECEIVED IN LONDON THE TEXT OF A STATEMENT BY
THE ORGANISATION OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES WHICH HAD BEEN HANDED TO
THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN BARBADOS, INFORMING THE BRITISH
GOVERNMENT, AMONG OTHERS, OF THE ORGANISATIONS INTENTION OF TAKING
ACTION UNDER ARTICLE 8 OF THE 1981 TREATY OF THE ORGANISATION OF
EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES, FOR THE COLLECTIVE DEFENCE AND PRESERVATION
OF PEACE AND SECURITY AGAINST EXTERNAL AGRESSION, AND REQUESTING
ASSISTANCE FROM FRIENDLY GOVERNMENTS.
ALSO ON MONDAY EVENING PRESIDENT REAGAN INFORMED MY RIGHT
HONOURABLE FRIEND, THE PRIME MINISTER, THAT HE WAS GIVING SERIOUS
CONSIDERATION TO THE REQUEST FROM THE ORGANISATION OF EASTERN
CARIBBEAN STATES AND WOULD WELCOME HER THOUGHTS. HE UNDERTOOK TO
INFORM MY RIGHT HONOURABLE FRIEND IN ADVANCE OF ANY DECISION TAKEN BY
THE UNITED STATES.
WHILE OUR RESPONSE TO THAT MESSAGE WAS BEING CONSIDERED, A SECOND
MESSAGE ARRIVED FROM THE PRESIDENT SAYING THAT HE HAD DECIDED TO
RESPOND POSITIVELY TO THE REQUEST THAT HAD BEEN MADE TO HIM.
MINISTERS MET IMMEDIATELY TO DISCUSS THE SITUATION AND, SHORTLY AFTER
MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY 25 OCTOBER, MY RIGHT HONOURABLE FRIEND SENT A
REPLY TO THE PRESIDENT IN WHICH, AS SHE TOLD THIS HOUSE YESTERDAY,
SHE REITERATED THE CONSIDERATIONS WHICH WE HAD ALREADY PUT TO THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT THE PREVIOUS DAY AND EXPRESSED OUR CONCERN
AT THE COURSE OF ACTION WHICH HE WAS CONTEMPLATING.
SHE ALSO PHONED THE PRESIDENT - AND I AM NOT PREPARED TO DISCLOSE
THE SUBSTANCE OF THE DISCUSSION - TO UNDERLINE THE IMPORTANCE SHE
ATTACHED TO THE MATTER. EARLY ON TUESDAY MORNING MY RIGHT HONOURABLE
FRIEND RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT REAGAN INFORMING her THAT HE
HAD WEIGHED THE ISSUES RAISED IN HER MESSAGE VERY CAREFULLY BUT HAD
DECIDED THAT UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION IN THE MULTINATIONAL FORCE
SHOULD, NEVERTHELESS, GO AHEAD.
THAT THEN IS THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS LEADING UP TO YESTERDAYS
MILITARY INTERVENTION.
AS I HAVE EXPLAINED TO THE HOUSE, HER MAJESTYS GOVERNMENT
DIRECTED THE ATTENTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO CERTAIN FACTORS THAT
SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. SOME OF THESE INCLUDED THE SAFETY OF
OUR OWN COMMUNITY., THE POSITION OF THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL., AND THE
FACT THAT THE CARICOM COUNTRIES, ALTHOUGH AGREED ON THE NEED FOR
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC MEASURES, WERE DIVIDED ON THE ADVISABILITY OF
MILITARY INTERVENTION.
THE UNITED KINGDOM AND A NUMBER OF COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN
COUNTRIES TOOK THE VIEW THAT NO ACTION OF THIS KIND WAS REQUIRED. THE
UNITED STATES AND SOME COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES IN THE CARIBBEAN TOOK
THE OTHER VIEW OF THE RISK TO WHICH THE CITIZENS WERE EXPOSED AND OF
THE ACTION WHICH WAS CALLED FOR.
AY
BE
A
114
TER
OF
REGRET, BUT IT SHOULD NOT BE A MATTER FOR SURPRISE. WE DO NOT AGREE
WITH THE AMERICANS ON EVERY ISSUE, ANY MORE THAN THEY ALWAYS AGREE
WITH US. NOR WOULD WE EXPECT TO. ON SOME ISSUES OUR PERCEPTIONS AND
THOSE OF THE AMERICANS ARE BOUND TO BE DIFFERENT.
IN THIS CASE THE UNITED STATES HAD PARTICULAR REASON TO CONSULT
MOST CLOSELY WITH THOSE CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES WHICH HAD CALLED ON IT
TO HELP RESOLVE THE CRISIS. NEVERTHELESS THE EXTENT OF THE
CONSULTATION WITH US WAS, REGRETTABLY, LESS THAN WE WOULD HAVE
WISHED. BUT, IN THE COURSE OF THEM, MY RIGHT HONOURABLE FRIEND THE
PRIME MINISTER MADE PERFECTLY PLAIN THE VIEW WHICH WE TOOK.
AN HONOURABLE MEMBER: DO YOU CONDEMN THE ACTION?
THE US TOOK ONE VIEW, THE UK ANOTHER. IT IS NO MORE FOR ME TO
CONDEMN THEM THAN IT IS FOR THEM TO CONDEMN US.
INTERRUPTION
IN AFGHANISTAN, FOREIGN TROOPS HAVE OCCUPIED THE COUNTRY AND
REMAINED THERE. IN GRENADA, THE AIM IS A WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS AT THE
EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY AND FREE ELECTIONS.
AN HONOURABLE MEMBER: I CAN UNDERSTAND THE FOREIGN SECRETARYS
RELUCTANCE TO DAMAGE ANGLO-AMERICAN RELATIONS. I CAN UNDERSTAND HIS
RELUCTANCE TO USE THE WORD CONDEMN BUT HE HAS A DUTY TO THE HOUSE
TO SAY, AS HE WILL HAVE TO IN THE SECURITY COUNCIL, WHETHER HE THINKS
THIS ACTION WAS JUSTIFIED UNDER ARTICLE 8 OF THE OECS TREATY).
ON A MATTER OF THIS KIND IT IS POSSIBLE FOR MORE THAN ONE VIEW TO
BE HELD BUT WHEN MILITARY OPERTIONS ARE UNDERWAY, NOTHING COULD BE
MORE UNHELPFUL THAN TO CONDEMN THE UNITED STATES.
TO RETURN TO THE CARIBBEAN. IT MUST NOT BE OVERLOOKED THAT SEVEN
INDEPENDENT CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES HAVE JOINED WITH THE UNITED STATES IN
THIS INTERVENTION, INDEED THEY HAVE URGED IT ON THE UNITED STATES.
IT IS NOT PERHAPS SUFFICIENTLY RECOGNISED THAT, ALTHOUGH THESE
ISLANDS ENJOY FULL INDEPENDENCE, THE ISLANDS OF THE CARIBBEAN HAVE A
HIGH DEGREE OF MUTUAL INTERDEPENDENCE. THERE HAVE BEEN DEMOCRATIC
ELECTIONS IN MOST OF THESE ISLANDS VERY RECENTLY. THEY ATTACH GREAT
IMPORTANCE TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES WITHIN THE
REGION.
THIS IS WHY THE ORIGINAL COUP OF 1979 IN GRENADA WAS SO
DISTURBING, AND WHY THE BLOODY EVENTS OF LAST WEEK SO DEEPLY
AFFRONTED THEM. THE BREAKDOWN OF CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT, THE RULE
OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN ONE OF THEIR MEMBERS, WAS PERCEIVED AS A
DANGEROUS DISRUPTION BY THE COUNTRIES IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY.
NOT ONLY WAS THAT THE CASE, BUT WE MUST REMEMBER THAT JUST AS THE
UNITED STATES HAD SOME 1000 CITIZENS IN GRENADA, SO THE OTHER
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES WHO HAVE INTERVENED HAVE NATIONALS OF THEIR OWN
ON GRENADA AND HAVE GRENADANS IN THEIR OWN ISLANDS. THIS IS A VERY
CLOSE FAMILY OF STATES.
JUST AS THAT FACT EXPLAINS MUCH OF WHAT HAS HAPPENED, SO ALSO IT
PERHAPS PROVIDES THE KEY TO THE WAY AHEAD. COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE
PARTICIPATED IN THE PRESENT OPERATION WILL BE WELL PLACED TO ASSIST
THE GRENADANS TO RESTORE AND SET UP THE NECESSARY MACHINERY TO ENSURE
AN EARLY RETURN TO CONSTITUTIONALITY AND DEMOCRACY.
AL
T.
ECLINED
TO
HOLD ELECTIONS AND WAS HIMSELF THE VICTIM OF VIOLENT OVERTHROW.
THE COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE INTERVENED ARE DEMOCRATIC COUNTRIES.
THEIR STATED OBJECTIVE IS TO RESTORE DEMOCRATIC AND CONSTITUTIONAL
GOVERNMENT TO THE ISLAND. THAT IS AN OBJECTIVE WE FULLY SHARE.
IT MAY BE NECESSARY AND DESIRABLE FOR OTHER COMMONWEALTH STATES TO
PLAY A PART IN THAT PROCESS. WE SHALL BE IN TOUCH WITH OUR
COMMONWEALTH PARTNERS ABOUT THAT AND WE WELCOME THE WILLINGNESS OF,
THE COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY-GENERAL TO HELP TOWARDS THAT END. THE
AMERICANS, AS THE HOUSE CLEARLY UNDERSTANDS, HAVE MADE PLAIN THEIR
WISH TO WITHDRAW FORM THE GRENDADAN SCENE AT THE EARLIEST REASONABLE
OPPORTUNITY.
MEANTIME, THEIR FORCES AND THOSE OF COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES
INVOLVED ARE EXPOSED TO GREAT DANGER. WE SHALL DO NOTHING TO MAKE
THEIR TASK MORE DIFFICULT. WE MUST ALL WISH FOR A SPEEDY AND
SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME. ONE THAT WILL QUICKLY PAVE THE WAY FOR GENUINE
ELECTIONS IN GRENADA, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MANY YEARS.
THE WHOLE HOUSE WILL HOPE THAT GRENADA WILL ONCE AGAIN BE ABLE TO
MOVE FORWARD ALONG THE PATH OF DEMOCRACY. THAT WILL IMPROVE THE
PROSPECTS FOR PEACE THROUGHOUT THE CARIBBEAN. SOMETHING OF REAL VALUE
WILL THUS HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED.
ENDS VERBATIM SERVICE VS090/83
COI LONDON
RONALD W. REAGAN LIBRARY
THIS FORM MARKS THE FILE LOCATION OF ITEM NUMBER
6
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WITHDRAWAL SHEET AT THE FRONT OF THIS FOLDER.
8041
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
November 4, 1983
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK
4am
SUBJECT:
Invitation to Speak in Brazil in December
I have received an invitation to speak on U.S.-Soviet relations
at a conference in Brazil December 4-7. The conference is
sponsored by the Georgetown University Center for Strategic and
International Studies with funding from USIA. It includes a
conference in Sao Paulo December 4-6, followed by a day's
consultation in Brazilia with senior Brazilian Government
officials.
Participation would require my departure the evening of December
2 and I would return the morning of December 8. Since the office
will be adequately staffed during this period and the sponsors
pay all travel costs, I recommend that I accept.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you approve my participation in the conference in Brazil,
December 4-7.
Approve
Disapprove
8040
MEMORANDUM
78425
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONFIDENTIAL
November 4, 1983
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK Asm
SUBJECT:
Fiftieth Anniversary of Establishment of
Diplomatic Relations with the USSR
State informs me that their current thinking is that we should
issue a statement through the State press spokesman on November
15 which takes note of the anniversary. This could also be a
vehicle for making some observations regarding our current policy
toward the USSR.
They have considered other possible steps, including having
Secretary Shultz invite Dobrynin over for a glass of champagne,
but have dropped the idea in view of the current state of our
relations.
There will be special attention devoted to the anniversary in the
issue of America Illustrated distributed in the USSR this month,
which includes a special Presidential message, which we cleared
last summer.
I believe State's current thinking is along the right lines, and
if you concur, will work with EUR to develop an appropriate text
for the press spokesman.
RECOMMENDATION:
That State be authorized to issue a press statement on November
15 marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the
USSR.
Approve
Disapprove
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
Sec.3.4(b), E.O. 12958, as amended
Declassify on: OADR
BY NARA CH DATE 10/23/09
White House Guidelinos, Sept. 11, 2006
DECLASSIFIED
78426
Sec.3.4(b), E.O. 12958, as amended
White House Guidelines, Sept. 11, 2006
8215
MEMORANDUM
BY NARA as , DATE 10/23/09
Fill
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONFIDENTIAL
November 14, 1983
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. McFARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK Peterfor Jay
SUBJECT:
50th Anniversary of Relations with USSR
The Soviet Embassy has delivered a message to the President from
the Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet marking the 50th
anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between
the U.S. and the USSR (Tab III). It is dated November 16, the
date of the anniversary. Before the receipt of this message,
State had prepared a proposed statement for the State (or White
House) press spokesman to issue on the anniversary (Tab I).
Comment: It is interesting that the message from the Soviets is
signed, not by Andropov, the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet
Presidium, but by the collective body itself. This may be a hint
that Andropov is still ill, or may be meant to stress the
collectivity of the message. The Soviets apparently plan to
publish the message on November 16.
I consider the State draft for the press spokesman a good one
(Tab I), and recommend that it be issued, either by Larry
Speakes, or by the State spokesman.
Since the Soviets apparently intend to publish the message to the
President from the Supreme Soviet Presidium, I believe it also
would be useful for him to send a message, worded so as to
provide reassurance to the Soviet people regarding our
intentions. If they receive it in time, the Soviets might well
publish it themselves, along with their message (Tab II).
RECOMMENDATION
1. That you approve the statement to be issued by the press
spokesman at Tab I.
OK
modified
NO
To be issued by:
of
White House
State
2. That you approve the draft message from the President to the
USSR Supreme Soviet "Presidium at Tab II.
Tab F I
OK
NO
Attachments:
Proposed statement from State, 11/12/83
Tab II
Proposed statement from President
Tab III
Soviet message
CONFIDENTIAL
8031
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM FOR RONALD K. PETERSON
FROM:
ROBERT M. KIMMITT
SUBJECT:
H.R. 3500 re Exchange for Understanding Act
We have reviewed and concur in the proposed report prepared by
the Department of the Treasury to Clement J. Zablocki, Chairman,
House Committee on Foreign Affairs, on H.R. 3500, a bill entitled
the "Exchange for Understanding Act."
Attachments
8031
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
November 8, 1983
TO: ROBERT M. KIMMITT
I have reviewed the attached
report prepared by Treasury and
recommend that you forward the
memorandum to Mr. Peterson.
Jack R. Matlock
Dobriansky, C. Lehman
concur. CML and Robinson Run
OF I FRESIDENT SERVIS UNITED
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
8031
OFFICE OF management AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
November 3, 1983
LEGISLATIVE REFERRAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
Legislative Liaison Officer-
Department of State
National Security Council
U.S. Information Agency
SUBJECT:
Treasury draft report on H.R. 3500, a bill
entitled the "Exchange for Understanding Act."
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
TUESDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 1983.
Questions should be referred to Tracey Lawler
( 395-4710)
the legislative analyst in this office or to Dave Spevacek
( 395-4580 ).
Ronald K.Peterson Peterson
RONALD K. PETERSON FOR
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
of
DEPARTMENT THE 1789 TREASURY
THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20220
Dear Mr. Chairman:
This is to submit to your committee the views of this
Department on H.R. 3500, a bill entitled the "Exchange for
Understanding Act."
The purpose of the bill is to provide additional
financial support for exchange programs among the United
States, the Soviet Union, and Eastern European countries. The
bill would create a "Soviet Union and Eastern Europe Exchange
Commission" composed of five members to administer the
program.
Section 3 of H.R. 3500 would establish a "Soviet Union
and Eastern Europe Exchange Fund" to provide financial support
for exchange programs. This fund would consist of an
appropriation of $80 million (plus the interest on, and the
proceeds from the sale or redemption of, any obligation held
in the Fund). Section 6 of the bill authorizes the Secretary
of the Treasury to invest excess monies in the Fund in special
par-value obligations at a coupon rate of interest.
The Department strongly opposes enactment of the bill for
the following reasons:
Trust funds are established to account for particular
receipts from the public and expenditures by the Government to
carry out specific programs in accordance with the terms of a
statute or trust agreement. However, H.R. 3500 does not
provide for any receipts from the public or trust agreement
and consequently, the creation of a trust fund would be
inappropriate in this instance.
In addition, the bill reflects a misunderstanding of
Federal budget concepts. An appropriation is not a sum of
cash which is available for investment. Rather, an appropria-
tion is simply obligational authority with a limit on the
amount an agency may spend under its authorized programs.
Thus, the investment authority proposed in the bill would not
be appropriate.
- 2 -
In view of the foregoing, the Department does not support
the bill as it is currently drafted.
The Office of Management and Budget has advised that
there is no objection from the standpoint of the Administra-
tion's program to the submission of this report to your
Committee.
Sincerely yours,
Deputy General Counsel
The Honorable
Clement J. Zablocki, Chairman
Committee on Foreign Affairs
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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8032
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM FOR RONALD K. PETERSON
FROM:
ROBERT M. KIMMITT
SUBJECT:
SR-70 re Ukranian Famine 1932-1933
We have reviewed and concur in the proposed report prepared by
the Department of State on S.Con.Res. 70 to the Chairman of the
Committee on Foreign Relations, expressing the sense of the
Congress regarding actions the President should take to
commemorate the anniversary of the Ukranian famine of 1932-33.
8032
Attachments
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
November 8, 1983
TO: ROBERT M. KIMMITT
I have reviewed the attached
report and recommend that you
forward the attached memorandum
to Ron Peterson
Jack Matlock) Mathod
Dobriansky, PD C.
Raymond and Robinson concur.
out of Town
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE SEAVIS UNITED
8032
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
November 3, 1983
LEGISLATIVE REFERRAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
Legislative Liaison Officer-
National Security Council
SUBJECT:
State draft report on S.Con.Res. 70, expressing
the sense of the Congress regarding actions the
President should take to commemorate the anni-
versary of the Ukranian famine of 1932-33.
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
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1983.
Questions should be referred to Tracey Lawler
( 395-4710)
the legislative analyst in this office.
RONALD K. PETERSON FOR
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The Secretary has asked me to respond to your request for
Executive Branch comments on S. Con. Res. 70, expressing the
sense of the Congress regarding actions the President should
take to commemorate the anniversary of the Ukrainian famine of
1932-33.
S. Con. Res. 70 accords fully with our understanding of the
tragic and barbaric events which occurred in the Ukraine during
the early nineteen-thirties. The Great Famine of 1932-33 is,
unfortunately, a little-known event in the early history of the
Soviet Union. It is generally recognized now that the famine
was artificially created by Stalin to subdue resistance by the
peasantry to collectivization and to establish firmly his
unquestioned rule. In terms of total victims, the famine
rivals Hitler's extermination campaigns against European Jewry
during World War II. Groups throughout the United States and
Canada are observing the fiftieth anniversary of this famine,
in which as many as eleven million Ukrainians and
non-Ukrainians may have died, and are rightfully demanding that
more attention be paid to this atrocity.
Thus, it is our view that S. Con. Res. 70 is fully
consistent with the aims and practice of U.S. foreign policy.
The Office of Management and Budget advises that from the
standpoint of the Administration's program there is no
objection to the submission of this report.
Sincerely,
Alvin Paul Drischler
Acting Assistant Secretary
Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Honorable
Charles H. Percy,
Chairman,
Committee on Foreign Relations,
United States Senate.
S/S 8334758
United States Department of State
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Washington, D.C. 20520
78427
November 14, 1983
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Soviet Message to the President on Fiftieth Anniversary
of U.S.-Soviet Relations
Attached is an informal Department translation of a message
from the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to President Reagan. It was
delivered to the Department by Soviet Embassy Counselor Kuznetsov
November 12, under cover of a letter from Ambassador Dobrynin to
Secretary Shultz. We are transmitting both texts by cable to the
Secretary. The message is dated November 16; Kuznetsov explained
this is because the Soviets plan to publish it either that day or
the next. We will be considering the question of whether a reply
is warranted (and to whom) and making our recommendation. For the
day itself, we believe the Department press statement whose text
was transmitted to you earlier today should suffice.
Charles tomorinly Hill
Executive Secretary
Enclosure:
As stated
DECLASSIFIED
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DRAFT MESSAGE
78429
TO: The Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet
Fifty years have passed since diplomatic relations were
established between our countries. As we note this anniversary,
I hope that we can recommit ourselves to working constructively
on the problems before us.
The United States has no higher aim nor more urgent goal
than achieving and preserving world peace and security.
Let us seek ways, despite the differences in our
governments, philosophies and values, to cooperate in reducing
international tensions and creating a safer world.
If we can work together to this end, we shall be fulfilling
the promise of November 16, 1933, when formal ties between our
countries began.
Ronald Reagan
DECLASSIFIED (RE/EASE)
Dept. of State Guidelines, July 21, 1997
BY Civ
NARA DATE 10/73/09
S/S 8334680
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
LIMITED OFFICIAL USE November 12, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Fiftieth Anniversary of U.S.-Soviet Relations
Enclosed is the text of a press statement the Department plans
to make on November 16, the fiftieth anniversary of U.S.-Soviet
relations. We plan to send the statement to all diplomatic posts
with the following caveat: "In the wake of the KAL tragedy we
plan to do very litle to mark the fiftieth anniversary of
U.S.-Soviet relations and assume that the Soviets will take much
the same tack. In general, we want to discourage participation in
any public celebration of the November 16 event. Where special
circumstances dictate otherwise, or attendance at a private
(U.S.-Soviet) event seems appropriate, posts should seek guidance
from the Department. Posts should not, however, take the
initiative to mark the anniversary."
Secretary
Enclosure:
As stated
LIMITED OFFICIAL USE
JAS, 10/18/00
STATEMENT ON THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF U.S.-SOVIET RELATIONS
Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the recognition of the
Soviet Union by the United States. In a letter to the Soviet
Commissar for Foreign Affairs written on this date in 1933,
President Franklin Roosevelt expressed his hopes for the future:
"I trust that the relations now established between our peoples
may forever remain normal and friendly, and that our nations
henceforth may cooperate for their mutual benefit and for the
preservation of the peace of the world."
President Roosevelt had only these hopes to guide him. They
continue to guide us, five decades later, in the conduct of
relations with the Soviet Union. But we also have the record of
the past fifty years before us. Unfortunately, that record falls
short of what it should be.
The nuclear era has presented new challenges to all nations
which seek peace, as we do. Soviet expansionism throughout that
era has been a challenge in its own right. It has raised the
honest question of whether the Soviet Union is as committed to
peace as we are. Through strength, through realism, through
responsible deterrence, and through dialogue, the peace has been
preserved, but the challenge remains. For our part, we will
continue in our efforts to build a constructive relationship with
the Soviet Union on that basis. In this nuclear age our two
countries inhabit a small and precious planet together. Our Though
responsibilities unique pportunity are enormous to weapons the woul.
mutual
corporation
Our nations today have significantly different interests and
values, as they did fifty years ago. But we are prepared to work
with the Soviets to solve the problems that confront us. There is
a need on both sides for responsible, predictable behavior,
behavior that can lead to reduced tensions and equitable solutions
that respect the interests of each. That is our approach. We
will do our part to maintain the peace: that objective has guided
us in relations with the Soviet Union for fifty years, and that is
our objective today.
8215
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Presidential Message to USSR Supreme Soviet
Attached is a message from the President to the USSR Supreme
Soviet. Please arrange for its immediate transmission to Embassy
Moscow for delivery.
Robert.
Robert M.
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
Presidential message
8215
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Via LDX
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
Matlock
November 15, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Statement on the 50th Anniversary of U.S.-Soviet
Relations
Attached is a slightly modified version of the "Statement on the
Fiftieth Anniversary of U.S.-Soviet Relations." Please proceed
to utilize it as recommended in your memorandum of November 12.
RobertM. Kimmitt
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
Attachment
8215 add-on
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
November 15, 1983
TO: ROBERT M. KIMMITT
Please sign and forward the
memoranda to Charles Hill at
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TO USDEL SECRETARY IMMEDIATE 0070
INFO AMEMBASSY MOSCOW IMMEDIATE 1938
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SUBJECT: LETTER TO PRESIDENT FROM PRESIDIUM OF SUPREME
SOVIET ON OCCASION OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN U.S. AND USSR
1. C - ENTIRE TEXT
2. ON NOVEMBER 12, SOVIET EMBASSY COUNSELOR KUZNETSOV
DELIVERED TO EUR/SOV A LETTER TO YOU FROM SOVIET
AMBASSADOR DOBRYNIN ENCLOSING A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM THE PRESIDIUM OF THE USSR SUPREME SOVIET ON THE
OCCASION OF THE 50TH ANNTVERSARY OF THE ESA3LTSHMENT OF
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS 9ETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE
SOVIET UNION (TEXTS FOLLOW IN PARA 4). THE LETTER TO THE
PRESIDENT IS DATED NOVEMBER 16, THE ACTUAL DATE OF THE
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ANNIVERSARY, AND THE EMBASSY EXPLAINED THIS WAS BECAUSE
THE SOVIETS INTEND TO PUBLISH IT.
3. WE TRANSMITTED THE TEXT OF A DEPARTMENT PRESS
STATEMENT MARKING THE ANNIVERSARY TO THE NSC THIS
MORNING. WE ARE ALSO TRANSMITTING THE TEXT OF THE SOVIET
MESSAGE TO THE NSC, NOTING THAT WE ARE SENDING IT TO YOU
AND WILL BE CONSIDERING WHETHER A REPLY IS WARRANTED AND
MAKING A RECOMMENDATION; FOR THE TIME BEING, WE BELIEVE
THE PRESS STATEMENT SHOULD SUFFICE FOR NOVEMBER 16 ITSELF.
4. BEGIN TEXTS
LETTER TO THE SECRETARY
THE HONORABLE
GEORGE P. SHULTZ
SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
NOVEMBER 12, 1983
DEAR MR. SECRETARY,
I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU TO FORWARD TO PRESIDENT
REAGAN THE ENCLOSED MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDIUM OF THE USSR
SUPREME SOVIET ON THE OCCASION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN OUR TWO
COUNTRIES.
WITH BEST WISHES,
SINCERELY,
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ANATOLIY F. DOBRYNIN,
AMBASSADOR
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT
(UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION)
RONALD W. REAGAN
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
MR. PRESIDENT:
NOVEMBER 16TH WILL MARK 50 YEARS FROM THE MOMENT OF
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE
UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS AND THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA. THIS IS A MAJOR LANDMARK IN RELATIONS
BETWEEN OUR TWO STATES.
IN ESTABLISHING DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS, BOTH SIDES
PROCEEDED FROM A RECOGNITION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL
DIFFERENCE IN THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEMS, BUT AT THE
SAME TIME FROM A RECOGNITION THAT THIS DIFFERENCE IS NOT
AN OBSTACLE TO NORMAL INTERSTATE RELATIONS.
THIS PRINCIPLE IS OF LASTING SIGNIFICANCE. THE
SOVIET STATE, UNFAILINGLY DEVOTED TO THE CAUSE OF PEACE
AMONG PEOPLES AND TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF EQUITABLE,
MUTUALLY ADVANTAGEOUS RELATIONS, IS TO THIS DAY FIRMLY
GUIDED BY THIS PRINCIPLE IN ITS RELATIONS WITH THE USA.
WE ASSUME THAT THERE IS A BASIS IN OUR COUNTRIES FOR
PROPER APPRECIATION OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SUCH A DATE AS
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC
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RELATIONS.
PRESIDIUM OF THE SUPREME SOVIET OF THE USSR
MOSCOW
NOVEM4ER 16, 1983
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RONALD W. REAGAN LIBRARY
THIS FORM MARKS THE FILE LOCATION OF ITEM NUMBER
13-14
LISTED ON THE
WITHDRAWAL SHEET AT THE FRONT OF THIS FOLDER.
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
November 15, 1983
TO: ROBERT M. KIMMITT
Please sign and forward the
memoranda to Charles Hill at
Tabs I and II. They have both
been approved for forwarding.
Jack Matlock Mattah
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WHERE
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
November 15, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Statement on the 50th Anniversary of U.S.-Soviet
Relations
Attached is a slightly modified version of the "Statement on the
Fiftieth Anniversary of U.S.-Soviet Relations." Please proceed
to utilize it as recommended in your memorandum of November 12.
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
Attachment
STATEMENT ON THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF U.S.-SOVIET RELATIONS
Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the recognition of the
Soviet Union by the United States. In a letter to the Soviet
Commissar for Foreign Affairs written on this date in 1933,
President Franklin Roosevelt expressed his hopes for the future:
"I trust that the relations now established between our peoples
may forever remain normal and friendly, and that our nations
henceforth may cooperate for their mutual benefit and for the
preservation of the peace of the world."
President Roosevelt had only these hopes to guide him. They
continue to guide us, five decades later, in the conduct of
relations with the Soviet Union. But we also have the record of
the past fifty years before us. Unfortunately, that record falls
short of what it should be.
The nuclear era has presented new challenges to all nations which
seek peace, as we do. Soviet expansionism throughout that era
has been a challenge in its own right. It has raised the honest
question of whether the Soviet Union is as committed to peace as
we are. Through strength, through realism, through responsible
deterrence, and through dialogue, the peace has been preserved,
but the challenge remains. For our part, we will continue in our
efforts to build a constructive relationship with the Soviet
Union on that basis. In this nuclear age our two countries
inhabit a small and precious planet together. Through mutual
cooperation we have a unique opportunity to reduce nuclear
weapons in the world.
Our nations today have significantly different interests and
values, as they did fifty years ago. But we are prepared to work
with the Soviets to solve the problems that confront us. There
is a need on both sides for responsible, predictable behavior,
behavior that can lead to reduced tensions and equitable solutions
that respect the interests of each. That is our approach. We
will do our part to maintain the peace: that objective has
guided us in relations with the Soviet Union for fifty years, and
that is our objective today.
II
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
MEMORANDUM FOR CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Presidential Message to USSR Supreme Soviet
Attached is a message from the President to the USSR Supreme
Soviet. Please arrange for its immediate transmission to Embassy
Moscow for delivery.
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
Presidential message
DRAFT MESSAGE
78433
TO: The Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet
Fifty years have passed since diplomatic relations were
established between our countries. As we note this anniversary,
I hope that we can recommit ourselves to working constructively
on the problems before us.
The United States has no higher aim nor more urgent goal
than achieving and preserving world peace and security.
Let us seek ways, despite the differences in our
governments, philosophies and values, to cooperate in reducing
international tensions and creating a safer world.
If we can work together to this end, we shall be fulfilling
the promise of November 16, 1933, when formal ties between our
countries began.
Ronald Reagan
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