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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: President, Office of the: Presidential Briefing Papers
Archivist:
snf/bcb
FOIA ID: F99-036/2 [Laham]
OA/Box:
CFOA 740
File Folder: Oct.20, 1981 (Casefile 043573)
Date: 2/1/01
DOCUMENT
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
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American Business Conference Participants (partial), 4p.
10/20/81
B7
1. list
RESTRICTIONS
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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].
ID #. 043575
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81,11,02
(81,111.02
Referral Note:
October 19, 1981
6:30 pm
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 20,1981
10:00 am
Staff Time
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
Oval Office
(30 min)
10:30 am
Senior Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
10:45 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
11:15 am
Meeting with Secretary Alexander Haig
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Craig Fuller)
11:45 am
Brief Remarks to American Business Conference
(15 min)
Representatives
(TAB A)
Roosevelt Room
(Elizabeth Dole)
(draft remarks Attached)
12:00 m
Working Luncheon-Cancun Briefing
Cabinet Room
(90 min)
(Richard Allen)
1:30 pm
Meeting with U.S. Commission on Proposals
Oval Office
(15 min)
for the National Academy of Peace and
Conflict Resolution for presentation
(Max Frienersdorf)
(TAB B)
2:00 pm
Congress lonal Time (Max Friedersdorf)
Oval Office
(90 min)
1-Sen.
Malcolm Wallop (R-Wy) 2:00
2-Sen.
Alan Dixon (D-Ill)
2:05
3-Sen.
Roger Jepson (R-Ia)
2:20
(TAB C)
4 Sen.
Tennings Randolph(DWV)2:40
5-Sen.
John Melcher (D-Mont) 2:50
6-Sen.
aniel Inouye (D-Ha) 3:10 distributed in a.m.
4:00 pm
Meeting 1th Vice President Bush
Oval Office
(15 min)
4:30 pm
Haircut
WWing Basement
(30 min)
5:00 pm
To Residence
Residence
UNPUBLISHED
October 19, 1981
6:30 pm
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 20,1981
10:00 am
Staff Time (Baker, Meese, Deaver)
Oval Office
(30 min)
10:23- 23 ALLEN
10: am-10:48Senior Staff Time 3 + Ausa GENERAL SPEAKES
Oval Office
(15 min)
10:45 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
10:52 10.52.11:05 MKD. DAVID BERKELLY
11:15 am11:41 Meeting with Secretary Alexander Haig
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Craig Fuller)
11:45 amvis7 Brief Remarks to American Business Conference
(15 min)
Representatives
Roosevelt Room
(Elizabeth Dole)
11 11:58 58
HAKEREGA PHOTO OPP-OVAL EM, SB, Mkr. 6406EN SPEAKES
12:00 m 1:43 Working Luncheon-Cancun Briefing
Cabinet Room
(90 min)
(Richard Allen)
1:30 pm
Meeting with U.S. Commission on Proposals
Oval Office
(15 min)
for the National Academy of Peace and
Conflict Resolution for presentation
(Max Friedersdorf)
2:00 pm
Congressional Time (Max Friedersdorf)
Oval Office
(90 min)
1-Sen. Malcolm Wallop (R-Wy) 2:00 2:00 2:01- 2:12 *
2-Sen.
Alan Dixon (D-Ill)
2:05 2: /5- 2:20 2:15-
3-Sen.
Roger Jepson (R-Ia)
2:202:27- 2:57 2:57
4-Sen.
Jennings Randolph (DWV) 2:40,50-1:58
5-Sen.
John Melcher (D-Mont) 2:503:00-317
6-Sen.
Daniel Inouye (D-Ha) 3:10 3:20 3:49
3:50-4:03 3:50- 4:03
4:00 pm
Meeting with Vice President Bush
Oval Office
(15 min)
4:03
PERSONAL TIME
4:90 pm
Haircut
WWing Basement
(30 min)
5:00 pm
To Residence
Residence
2:13-2:14 RALPH MELINDA TARR w/ MKD- OVAL
*
2:20-2:27 BUSH, Auso,
October 19, 1981
6:30 pm
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 20,1981
10:00 am
Staff Time
(Baker, Meese, Deaver)
Oval Office
(30 min)
10: 30 am
Senior Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
10:45 am
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(30 min)
11:15 am
Meeting with Secretary Alexander Haig
Oval Office
(15 min)
(Craig Fuller)
11:45 am
Brief Remarks to American Business Conference
(15 min)
Representatives
(TAB A)
Roosevelt Room
(Elizabeth Dole)
(draft remarks Attached)
12:00 m
Working Luncheon-Cancun Briefing
Cabinet Room
(90 min)
(Richard Allen)
1:30 pm
Meeting with U.S. Commission on Proposals
Oval Office
(15 min)
for the National Academy of Peace and
Conflict Resolution for presentation
(Max Friedersdorf)
(TAB B)
2:00 pm
Congressional Time (Max Friedersdorf)
Oval Office
(90 min)
1-Sen. Malcolm Wallop (R-Wy) 2:00
2-Sen.
Alan Dixon (D-Ill)
2:05
3-Sen.
Roger Jepson (R-Ia)
2:20
4-Sen.
Jennings Randolph (DWV) 2:40
5-Sen.
m
(TAB C)
John Melcher (D-Mont) 2:50
6-Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Ha) 3:10
4:00 pm
Meeting with Vice President Bush
Oval Office
(15 min)
4:30 pm.
Haircut
WWing Basement
(30 min)
5:00 pm
To Residence
Residence
October 19, 198
THE WHITE HOUSE
5:00 pm
WASHINGTON
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 20,1981
AM
Personal Staff Time
Residence/
Oval Office
11:45 am
Brief Remarks to American Business Conference
Roosevelt Room
(15 min)
Representatives
(Elizabeth Dole)
12:00 m
Working Luncheon - Cancun Briefing
Cabinet Room
(90 min)
(Richard Allen)
1:30 pm
Meeting with U. S. Commission on Proposals for
Oval Office
(15 min)
the National Academy of Peace and Conflict
Resolution for presentation of final report
(Max Friedersdorf)
1:45 pm
Personal Staff Time
Oval Office
(15 min)
2:00 pm
Congressional Time (Max Friedersdorf)
Oval Office
(60 min)
3:00 pm
Haircut
WWing Basement
(30 min)
3:30 pm
To Residence - Cancun preparation time
Residence
(2 hours)
5:30 pm
Staff Time
Residence
(30 min)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
CANCUN BRIEFING (2)
Tuesday, October 20, 1981 (12:00 - 1:30)
I.
PARTICIPANTS
The President
- Ambassador Brock
The Vice President
- Richard V. Allen
- Secretary Haig
Martin Anderson
- Secretary Regan
Richard G. Darman
- Edwin Meese III
Craig L. Fuller
James A. Baker III
David R. Gergen
-
Michael K. Deaver
Hannr NAV
II. AGENDA
Time
Subject
Lead
12:10-12:20
Commodities/Trade Overview
Ambassador Brock
12:20-12:30
Q.&A.
M. Anderson et al.
12:30-12:40
Energy Overview
Secy's Haig & Regan
12:40-12:45
Q. & A.
Allen/Anderson et al.
12:45-12:55
Monetary Policy/Finance/
Secretary Regan
Investment Overview
12:55- 1:05
Q. & A.
M. Anderson et al.
1:05- 1:10
Global Negotiations/Opening
Secretary Haig
Statement and related follow-up
1:10- 1:15
Q. & A.
R.V. Allen et al.
1:15- 1:30
Approach to bilaterals in
Secretary Haig
general (Note: specific
briefing for individual
bilaterals will not be done
in this meeting)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH: American Business Conference Leaders
DATE:
October 20, 1981
LOCATION:
Roosevelt Room
TIME:
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
all
I.
PURPOSE: To meet with representatives (44 CEO's) of the American
Business Conference to enlist their support for the Fall Budget
Initiative and AWACS.
II.
BACKGROUND: The American Business Conference is an organization
limited to 100 of America's most energetic and successful firms,
whose requirement for membership calls for five consecutive years
of earnings growth in excess of 15 percent per year. The group
is dedicated to supporting public policy initiatives which enhance
and renew America's entrepreneurial spirit.
The American Business Conference has been one of your earliest
and strongest supporters, having endorsed both your budget and
tax proposals at their first annual meeting on February 10, 1981.
Sixteen of the CEO's have been very active on behalf of AWACS.
They are in town for their annual convention and will spend most
of their time meeting with public officials. They will attend
a tax policy briefing by Secretary Regan, a reception at the home
of the Vice President, and a series of meetings with the Senate
and House Budget Committees.
Prior to your joining the meeting, the group will have received
a broad issue overview and a discussion of policy facilitation
by Elizabeth Dole and her staff. Arthur Levitt, Jr., Chairman
of the Board of the American Stock Exchange, and several other
representatives will meet with the press following the session
and offer pledges of resounding support for your economic
policies.
III. PARTICIPANTS: Elizabeth Dole, Red Cavaney, Wayne Valis and
attached list of guests.
IV. PRESS PLAN: Official photo coverage only.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
11:45 a.m.
You will enter the Roosevelt Room and proceed
directly to your seat. Once seated, it is
suggested that you thank the ABC for their
past support on the budget and tax proposals,
and urge them to stand with you as you seek
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additional cuts and revenue enhancement measures
from the Congress. You may also wish to thank
those who have assisted on AWACS and stress the
need for immediate and continued involvement.
Time permitting, you may take a question or two
from the members.
12:00 Noon
You thank your guests and take your leave.
Attachments
TALKING POINTS
Elizabeth has informed me of the outstanding work you
have undertaken in support of our Economic Recovery
Program, and I wanted to take this opportunity to per-
sonally thank each of you for your sacrifices in this
regard.
--
You in this room represent the very best of the American
spirit of free enterprise. Ours is a nation built by
entrepreneurs, and it is vital that we keep that spirit
alive. I feel it is our responsibility to create an
economic and social environment that rewards the entre-
preneurs - the risk-taker. I do not carry that responsi-
bility lightly.
Together we've made great progress in curbing the
unparalleled growth of Federal spending; however, upward
spending pressures are going to arise time and again.
We've got to be vigilant and willing to keep up the fight
for government fiscal responsibility. I hope I can count
on your continued support, as we press forward with our
fall budget initiatives.
I understand that a number of you have been working
closely with the Office of Public Liaison to help
advance our views on AWACS. I know this issue does
not directly affect many of you in this room and, there-
fore, I am all the more appreciative of your efforts.
I hope you will continue your advocacy work in this
area for the next two weeks. Your involvement really
can make the difference on a vote that may ultimately
be decided by one person.
I've got a few moments and would like to hear what is
on your mind.
SECURITY CLEARANCE INFORMATION
Page 2
BARRIE M. DAMSON
HENRY L. FOSTER
President
President
Damson Oil Corporation
Charles River Breeding Labs., Inc
366 Madison Avenue
251 Ballardvale Street
New York, NY 10017
Wilmington, MA 01887
January 29, 1936
April 6, 1925
DIMITRI V. D'ARBELOFF
EDWARD GREEN
Chairman
Chairman
Millipore Corporation
Pandick Press
Ashby Road
345 Hudson Street
Bedford, MA 01730
New York, NY 10014
October 8, 1929
February 5, 1918
MAX O. DEPREE
EDGAR F. HEIZER, JR.
Chairman of the Board
Chairman
Herman Miller, Inc.
Heizer Corporation
8500 Byron Road
20 North Wacker Drive
Zeeland, MI 49464
Chicago, IL 60606
October 28, 1924
September 23, 1929
GEORGE C. DILLON
GERALD D. HINES
Chairman
Chairman
Butler Manufacturing Company
Gerald D. Hines Interests
BMA Tower, Penn Valley Park
2100 Post Oak Tower
Kansas City, MO 64141
Houston, TX 77056
October 29, 1922
August 15, 1925
ROBERT M. ELLIOTT
JAMES M. HOAK
President
President
Levitz Furniture Corporation
Heritage Communications, Inc.
1317 Northwest 167th Street
2195 Ingersoll Avenue
Miami, FL 33169
Des Moines, IO 50312
February 21, 1921
January 27, 1944
WILLLIAM A. FICKLING
MELVYN N. KLEIN
Chairman
President and C.E.O.
Charter Medical Corporation
Altamil Corporation
577 Mulberry Street
1940 Bank & Trust Tower
Macon, GA 31201
Corpus Christi, TX 78477
July 23, 1932
December 27, 1941
SECURITY CLEARANCE INFORMATION
Page 3
LESTER B. KORN
BURKE MATHES
Chairman
President
Korn/Ferry International
Curtis Mathes Corporation
1900 Avenue of the Stars
P.O. Box CN-826
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Princeton, NJ 08540
January 11, 1936
October 21, 1936
ABRAHAM KRASNOFF
EDWARD H. MEYER
President
Chairman
Pall Corporation
Grey Advertising, Inc.
30 Sea Cliff Avenue
777 Third Avenue
Glen Cove, NY 11542
New York, NY 10017
June 7, 1920
January 24, 1927
ARTHUR LEVITT, JR.
NORMAN C. MILLER
Chairman of the Board
President and C.E.O.
American Stock Exchange Inc.
Delhi International Oil Corporation
86 Trinity Place
3500 First International Building
New York, NY 10006
Dallas, TX 75270
February 3, 1931
February 23, 1920
JEROME A. LEWIS
ROBERT A. MOSBACHER
President
Chairman
Petro-Lewis Corporation
Mosbacher Production Company
717 Seventeenth Street
Suite #2100, 1300 Main Street
Denver, CO 80202
Houston, TX 77002
August 21, 1927
March 11, 1927
ROBERT E. LINTON
GERALD D. MURPHY
President
Chairman
Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc.
Early California Industries, Inc.
60 Broad Street
10969 Wilshire Boulevard
New York, NY 10004
Suite #500
Los Angeles, CA 90024
May 19, 1925
February 7, 1928
GORDON C. LUCE
ERNEST J. NAGY
Chairman
Chairman
San Diego Federal Savings and
Riblet Products Corporation
Loan Association
1003 Industrial Parkway
600 B Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
San Diego, CA 92183
March 13, 1930
November 21, 1925
SECURITY CLEARANCE INFORMATION
Page 4
STUART J. NORTHROP
ALBERT SNIDER
Chairman
Chief Executive Officer
P.O. Box #1204
Bourns, Inc.
Dayton, OH 45401
1200 Columbia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507
October 22, 1925
August 10, 1930
J. DAVID PARKINSON
ROBERT L. TARNOW
Chairman
Chairman
Thomas & Betts Corporation
Goulds Pumps, Inc.
920 Route #202
240 Fall Street
Raritan, NJ 08869
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
November 26, 1929
October 19, 1924
ROBERT W. PHILIP
STANLEY A. WAINER
Managing Partner
President and C.E.O.
Arthur Andersen & Company
Wyle Laboratories
69 West Washington Street
128 Maryland Street
Chicago, IL 60602
El Segundo, CA 90245
July 26, 1935
May 10, 1936
ROBERT M. ROSENBERG
SHELDON WEINIG
President
President
Dunkin' Donuts, Incorporated
Materials Research Corporation
P.O. Box #317
Route #303
Randolph, MA 02368
Orangeburg, NY 10962
March 4, 1938
January 15, 1928
CHARLES R. SCOTT
D. DALE WOOD
President
President
Intermark, Inc.
Crutcher Resources Corporation
1020 Prospect Street
50 Briar Hollow Lane
La Jolla, CA 92038
Houston, TX 77027
March 2, 1928
July 27, 1938
TO BE CLEARED FOR THE LCBBY OF THE WEST WING OF THE WHITE HOUSE. Mr.
Albertine and Ms. Drummer are NOT participants in the White House Briefing.
JOHN M. ALBERTINE
DOROTHY J. DRUMMER
President
Vice President
American Business Conference
American Stock Exchange
1025 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
86 Trinity Place
Suite #209
New York, New York 10006
Washington, D.C. 20036
April 13, 1949
May 1, 1944
October 19, 1981
(Parvin/TD)
TALKING POINTS -- AMERICAN BUSINESS CONFERENCE LEADERS
OCTOBER 20, 1981
-- I've been told that each company in the American
Business Conference has grown at least 15 percent for
the last 5 years. I am not surprised at this. With
the enthusiasm you have shown in support of our tax and
budget programs, you are the activists for free enterprise.
Error the March
TOLD EVRY CO. AM.PNS.CONE.
Greouva - LEAST 15% - LST5YRs.
NOT SURPRISNG - you ACTIVESE
"FR.ENT. " PROVED - SUPPORE inb.
EC. PROG.
MARK TWAIN OGETHR
WE FEEL .... FR.ENT. .. WY. FELI-GOOD
BOURBON - "TOOMUCH" n BARELY ENUF
DEEPLY APPRECIATE YOUR UNDRSTADAK
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CALLUGE NOW
CONTROL FED. SPMING
OUR 2"0 ROUND
BUD. CUTs is.. MUST NO ONE SHO
BE SURPRISD
WE will STICK.
OUR GUNS ... MARATT -
THNKS.. THS
U --HCPO AWACs -- PC. MIO EAST.
QIA.
HANDWRITING FILE
oct 20,1981
(Parvin/TD)
October 19, 1981
TALKING POINTS -- AMERICAN BUSINESS CONFERENCE LEADERS
OCTOBER 20, 1981
--
I've been told that each company in the American
Business Conference has grown at least 15 percent for
the last 5 years. I am not surprised at this. With
the enthusiasm you have shown in support of our tax and
budget programs, you are the activists for free enterprise.
Together we feel about free enterprise the way Mark
Twain supposedly felt about good bourbon -- too much is
barely enough.
--
I do want to take a moment to tell you of my deep
appreciation for your early and ardent support of our
economic program. All along you have understood that
what we are trying to accomplish for the economy is
exactly what you have accomplished for your own companies --
growth -- job providing, economy expanding, good old-
fashioned American growth. You are the forward-looking,
innovative companies; you are in the vanguard, and I
thank you for your support in helping the entire economy
along this same path.
--
The fundamental challenge now is to control Federal
spending. This is why the second round of budget cuts
is a must. No one on the Hill should be surprised at
this request. We made it clear all along that there
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would be additional reductions. You and I both know
that the secret to progress is developing a sound
strategy and then sticking with it. And that is what
we intend to do. We are totally committed to following
through in implementing our budget control and tax
incentive programs. They are critical to the revival
and long-term prospering of our economy. Let me say
clearly, we have not asked for your support only to
back off. Our plan is as sound and essential today as
when it was passed, and I hope we can count on your
continued assistance.
--
I am also very grateful to those of you who have
volunteered to help us get the AWAC's package through.
The planes are crucial. If the AWAC planes don't fly,
it will make it all the harder for a credible U.S.
Mideast policy to get off the ground. By building
confidence in the United States as a reliable security
partner, the sale will greatly improve the chances of
our working constructively with Saudi Arabia and other
states of the Middle East toward our common goal -- a
just and lasting peace.
--
So let me thank you once again for what you're doing to
make America sounder both at home and abroad and open
the floor for comments or questions.
B
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 16, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR SPARK MATSUNAGA AND MEMBERS
OF THE U.S. COMMISSION ON PROPOSALS FOR THE
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
DATE:
OCTOBER 20, 1981
LOCATION:
THE OVAL OFFICE
TIME:
1:30 p.m. (10 minutes)
FROM:
Max Friedersdorf
I. PURPOSE
To respond to a request from Senator Matsunaga for an
opportunity for him and the nine members of the Commission
on Proposals for the National Academy of Peace and Conflict
Resolution to present their final report.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Matsunaga is Chairman of the U.S. Commission on
Proposals for the National Academy of Peace and Conflict
Resolution. He and nine members of the Commission have
requested an opportunity to present the Commission's final
report to you.
The Commission was created by Congress in 1978 and completed
its one-year study in 1980. It was mandated to study the
feasibility, size, cost, location and functional character-
istics of a national peace academy as well as other
alternatives which assist private institutions in accomplishing
the goal of promoting peace.
The final report has now been published and the Commission
will present it to you today.
You should also know that when Senator Matsunaga requested
the meeting, he conveyed a very tentative impression that
he may be prepared to vote for the AWACS package. He signed
the Packwood resolution but has not been vocal in opposing
the sale.
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III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Senator Spark Matsunaga (D-Hawaii) Commission Chairman
Congressman John Ashbrook (R-Ohio) Commissioner
Congressman Dan Glickman (D-Kansas) Commissioner
John P. Dunfey, Commissioner: President of Dunfey Hotel
Corporation
Senator Mark Hatfield (R-Oregon) Active Participant
Senator Jennings Randolph (D-West Virginia) Active Participant
Staff
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House Photographer; announce to the press.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Matsunaga and the members of the Commission enter
the Northwest Gate into the West Lobby to be escorted into
the Oval Office for meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
TALKING POINTS
--The constant preoccupation that every President has is to
promote steps to achieving peace all around the world.
--I am interested in hearing about any means of promoting
individual Americans to think about the issues which divide
peoples and the ways those differences can be resolved.
--I am interested in what constructive ideas have been
developed by the Commission.
C
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 20, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR MALCOLM WALLOP (R-WYOMING)
DATE: October 20, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 2:00 - 2:05 p.m. (5 minutes)
2:00
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
M.G.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Wallop has already indicated that he intends to support
the proposed Saudi arms sale, but he has not made a formal announce-
ment to the Washington press. He indicated that he would like
to do this from the White House after a brief visit with you. You
should express appreciation for Wallop's support and encourage him
to talk this up with his Senate colleagues.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Malcolm Wallop
Staff
Ed Meose
Jim.Baker
Dick Alien
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
No press
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Wallop to arrive through the Northwest Gate and be
escorted to the Oval Office for a 5-minutes meeting with the
President.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 20, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR MALCOLM WALLOP (R-WYOMING)
DATE: October 20, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 2:00 - 2:05 p.m. (5 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
M.G.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Wallop has already indicated that he intends to support
the proposed Saudi arms sale, but he has not made a formal announce-
ment to the Washington press. He indicated that he would like
to do this from the White House after a brief visit with you. You
should express appreciation for Wallop's support and encourage him
to talk this up with his Senate colleagues.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Malcolm Wallop
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
No press
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Wallop to arrive through the Northwest Gate and be
escorted to the Oval Office for a 5-minutes meeting with the
President.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR ALAN DIXON (D-Illinois)
DATE: October 20, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME:
2:05 2:20 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
m.6
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Dixon is currently opposed to the AWACS sale and is a
co-sponsor of the Packwood resolution. It is unlikely that
he will change his vote, but Senator Howard Baker suggested
we have him down to meet with you on the outside chance that he
may be workable.
At our behest, former Secretary of Commerce Phil Klutznick
talked to Dixon. Klutznick is a Democrat but has been helping
us on this issue. Klutznick reports that Dixon is willing to
listen but his inclination is to remain opposed. Senator
Percy has tried to work with him on this but, so far, to no
avail. Klutznick asked Dixon if he would really come down here
and embarrass the President by telling the press that he would
vote against us, and Dixon replied that he has a great deal of
respect for the President. In Klutznick's words, "Sorry I can't
deliver you a vote yet, but at least I am delivering a gentleman."
It may be helpful in your discussions with Dixon to mention the
letter you intend to send down and see if he can use that to
justify any change in his own position.
- 2 -
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Dixon
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
1
Dick Allen
\
Max Friedersdorf
P. Moone
IV.
PRESS PLAN
No press
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Dixon to arrive through the Northwest Gate and be
escorted to the Oval Office for a 15-minute meeting with
the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR ALAN DIXON (D-Illinois)
DATE: October 20, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 2:05 - 2:20 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Dixon is currently opposed to the AWACS sale and is a
co-sponsor of the Packwood resolution. It is unlikely that
he will change his vote, but Senator Howard Baker suggested
we have him down to meet with you on the outside chance that he
may be workable.
At our behest, former Secretary of Commerce Phil Klutznick
talked to Dixon. Klutznick is a Democrat but has been helping
us on this issue. Klutznick reports that Dixon is willing to
listen but his inclination is to remain opposed. Senator
Percy has tried to work with him on this but, so far, to no
avail. Klutznick asked Dixon if he would really come down here
and embarrass the President by telling the press that he would
vote against us, and Dixon replied that he has a great deal of
respect for the President. In Klutznick's words, "Sorry I can't
deliver you a vote yet, but at least I am delivering a gentleman."
It may be helpful in your discussions with Dixon to mention the
letter you intend to send down and see if he can use that to
justify any change in his own position.
- 2 -
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Dixon
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
No press
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Dixon to arrive through the Northwest Gate and be
escorted to the Oval Office for a 15-minute meeting with
the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
-- To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do so. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR ROGER JEPSEN (R-IOWA)
DATE:
October 20, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
2:20 - 2:35 p.m. (15 minutes)
2:27- 2:57
FROM:
Max Friedersdorf
m.G.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Jepsen has been a consistent opponent of the AWACS sale.
He is a co-sponsor of the Packwood resolution and was one of the
original 11 supporters of that resolution. Jepsen feels strongly
that the AWACS sale will be harmful to Israel. He has had
several discussions on this matter with Israeli defense minister
Ariel Sharon.
Jepsen has indicated, however, that he is very uncomfortable in
his position and "hates to oppose the President." Senator John
Tower, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, on which
Jepsen serves, indicated that in a private discussion with Jepsen,
Jepsen said he regretted his current position and would like to
support the President but felt that he was "pretty far out front
on this issue." When the Senate Armed Services Committee voted
on their report concerning the military implications of the sale,
Jepsen was out of town and did not leave his proxy. This was
obviously beneficial to the Administration as the final vote in
the committee was 10-5 with Jepsen absent and Exon voting present.
A second factor of concern to Senator Jepsen (which he has indicated
in private discussions with colleagues) is his belief that marginal
supporters of the Administration receive more attention from the
White House than do the long-term supporters of the President.
In the past, the Administration has responded affirmatively to
most of Senator Jepsen's requests. Most significantly Senator
Jepsen strongly supported a request from the radio station WHO
of Iowa for you to do a brief radio interview. This was taped
on Monday, October 19, 1981. With regard to patronage appointments,
Jepsen's recommendations for the two key Agriculture Soil Conserva-
tion Service (ASCS) appointments in Iowa were appointed; additionally,
Jepsen's choice for Region VII Administrator of FEMA was appointed
in spite of strong objections relating to his qualifications for
the job.
-2-
Most recently, you appointed Senator Jepsen to be part of the
official U. S. delegation to Moshe Dayan's funeral this past
weekend, and you also sent him a pen last week after signing
the military pay bill of which he was champion. One early,
but difficult decision you made in his favor was to lift the
grain embargo.
When you add it up, you have done as much for Jepsen as any
Senator, and he should be reminded that it is time for him to
return the favor.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Jepsen
Staff
Jim Baker
Ed Meese
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator Jepsen on the
driveway.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Jepsen will arrive through the Northwest Gate, enter the
West Lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office for a 15-minute
meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR ROGER JEPSEN (R-IOWA)
DATE:
October 20, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
2:20 - 2:35 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM:
Max Friedersdorf
M
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Jepsen has been a consistent opponent of the AWACS sale.
He is a co-sponsor of the Packwood resolution and was one of the
original 11 supporters of that resolution. Jepsen feels strongly
that the AWACS sale will be harmful to Israel. He has had
several discussions on this matter with Israeli defense minister
Ariel Sharon.
Jepsen has indicated, however, that he is very uncomfortable in
his position and "hates to oppose the President." Senator John
Tower, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, on which
Jepsen serves, indicated that in a private discussion with Jepsen,
Jepsen said he regretted his current position and would like to
support the President but felt that he was "pretty far out front
on this issue." When the Senate Armed Services Committee voted
on their report concerning the military implications of the sale,
Jepsen was out of town and did not leave his proxy. This was
obviously beneficial to the Administration as the final vote in
the committee was 10-5 with Jepsen absent and Exon voting present.
A second factor of concern to Senator Jepsen (which he has indicated
in private discussions with colleagues) is his belief that marginal
supporters of the Administration receive more attention from the
White House than do the long-term supporters of the President.
In the past, the Administration has responded affirmatively to
most of Senator Jepsen's requests. Most significantly Senator
Jepsen strongly supported a request from the radio station WHO
of Iowa for you to do a brief radio interview. This was taped
on Monday, October 19, 1981. With regard to patronage appointments,
Jepsen's recommendations for the two key Agriculture Soil Conserva-
tion Service (ASCS) appointments in Iowa were appointed; additionally,
Jepsen's choice for Region VII Administrator of FEMA was appointed
in spite of strong objections relating to his qualifications for
the job.
-2-
Most recently, you appointed Senator Jepsen to be part of the
official U. S. delegation to Moshe Dayan's funeral this past
weekend, and you also sent him a pen last week after signing
the military pay bill of which he was champion. One early,
but difficult decision you made in his favor was to lift the
grain embargo.
When you add it up, you have done as much for Jepsen as any
Senator, and he should be reminded that it is time for him to
return the favor.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Jepsen
Staff
Jim Baker
Ed Meese
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator Jepsen on the
driveway.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Jepsen will arrive through the Northwest Gate, enter the
West Lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office for a 15-minute
meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft --- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
-- I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
--- To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do SO. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR JENNINGS RANDOLPH (D-WEST VIRGINIA)
DATE:
October 20, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
2:35 - 2:45 P.M. (10 Minutes)
1:50-
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf m-f.
I.
PURPOSE
To thank him for his support of the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II.
BACKGROUND
This meeting with Senator Jennings Randolph was set up prior
to the weekend, when he notified you that he would announce
his support for the AWACS sale in West Virginia on Saturday.
This meeting will give you an opportunity to express your
appreciation to him for his support. It will also provide
an opportunity for additional publicity about his support of
the sale.
Senator Randolph served fourteen years in the House of Repre-
sentatives beginning in 1932 and has been in the Senate since
1958. At age 79, he is responsive to comments about his long
years of public service and the importance of his support of
Presidents dating back to Franklin Roosevelt.
Randolph was highly upset by press reports that he would vote
however his colleague, Senator Byrd, votes on the AWACS issue.
He is under the impression that these reports came from White
House sources. A comment by you recognizing that he is an
independent Senator, who makes up his own mind and that so
called "White House sources" seldom speak for you would be
helpful.
There is a beneficial dividend to this meeting on an unrelated
subject. Randolph is the most cooperative Democrat on the
Labor and Human Resources Committee and because of the liberal
makeup of this committee on both the Republican and Democratic
sides, we frequently need and ask for his vote. In this
connection, Chairman Hatch has been encouraging us to have a
one-on-one involving you and Randolph for several months. A
reference to Hatch and his help on Hatch's committee could be
helpful.
-2-
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Randolph
Staff
Jim Baker
Ed Meese
Dick Allen
Max Friodersdorf
P. MOORE
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator Randolph
on the driveway.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Randolph will arrive through the Northwest Gate, enter
the West lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office for a 10-
minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR JENNINGS RANDOLPH (D-WEST VIRGINIA)
DATE:
October 20, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
2:35 - 2:45 P.M. (10 Minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf
I.
PURPOSE
To thank him for his support of the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II.
BACKGROUND
This meeting with Senator Jennings Randolph was set up prior
to the weekend, when he notified you that he would announce
his support for the AWACS sale in West Virginia on Saturday.
This meeting will give you an opportunity to express your
appreciation to him for his support. It will also provide
an opportunity for additional publicity about his support of
the sale.
Senator Randolph served fourteen years in the House of Repre-
sentatives beginning in 1932 and has been in the Senate since
1958. At age 79, he is responsive to comments about his long
years of public service and the importance of his support of
Presidents dating back to Franklin Roosevelt.
Randolph was highly upset by press reports that he would vote
however his colleague, Senator Byrd, votes on the AWACS issue.
He is under the impression that these reports came from White
House sources. A comment by you recognizing that he is an
independent Senator, who makes up his own mind and that so
called "White House sources" seldom speak for you would be
helpful.
There is a beneficial dividend to this meeting on an unrelated
subject. Randolph is the most cooperative Democrat on the
Labor and Human Resources Committee and because of the liberal
makeup of this committee on both the Republican and Democratic
sides, we frequently need and ask for his vote. In this
connection, Chairman Hatch has been encouraging us to have a
one-on-one involving you and Randolph for several months. A
reference to Hatch and his help on Hatch's committee could be
helpful.
-2-
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Randolph
Staff
Jim Baker
Ed Meese
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator Randolph
on the driveway.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Randolph will arrive through the Northwest Gate, enter
the West lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office for a 10-
minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
-- Thank for joining with me today to discuss an issue of Arabia vital
importance you to our national security: the sale to Saudi
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
-- I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
-- To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do so. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR JOHN MELCHER (D-MONTANA)
DATE: October 20, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 2:45 3.00 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf 3:00 m-6.
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
To date, Senator Melcher has maintained a strictly undecided position
with regard to the sale of the air defense package. You called
him on September 21, and at that time, he indicated that he had an
open mind on the issue and that he thought you had a pretty good
case.
We have also been told that he may want to discuss a special energy
interest he has in Montana during this meeting. If he does, the
following background material should be helpful.
Senator Melcher has for many years promoted the concept of equipping
coal fired electric generating plants with an advanced method of
generating electricity called magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) generators.
It is an exotic technology, proved on bench scale and small scale
demonstration levels in this country but not yet demonstrated on a
commercial scale. The Senator has been actively seeking Federal
support for a feasibility study which could lead to a commercial
demonstration plan. Senator Melcher has, for some time, also been
successful in obtaining funding for a MHD research facility in
Montana. You have recommended that this research program be termi-
nated. In addition, grants to the University of Montana for MHD
research have also been terminated. He could very well be successful
in getting some money for these programs in FY 82 appropriation
bills.
You should also be aware that OMB has strong reservations about
restoring any of this money. Following this commercial demonstra-
tion project through to completion could result in many hundreds of
millions of dollars of federal outlays. In their view, the time to
stop is now.
- 2 -
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator John Melcher
Staff
Ed Meese
- Jim Baker
Dick Allen
-
Max Friedersdorf
P. Moune
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator Melcher on the
driveway.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Melcher will arrive through the Northwest Gate, enter
the West Lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office for a 15-minute
meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR JOHN MELCHER (D-MONTANA)
DATE: October 20, 1981
LOCATION: The Oval Office
TIME: 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. (15 minutes)
FROM: Max Friedersdorf
I. PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
To date, Senator Melcher has maintained a strictly undecided position
with regard to the sale of the air defense package. You called
him on September 21, and at that time, he indicated that he had an
open mind on the issue and that he thought you had a pretty good
case.
We have also been told that he may want to discuss a special energy
interest he has in Montana during this meeting. If he does, the
following background material should be helpful.
Senator Melcher has for many years promoted the concept of equipping
coal fired electric generating plants with an advanced method of
generating electricity called magnetohydrodynamio (MHD) generators.
It is an exotic technology, proved on bench scale and small scale
demonstration levels in this country but not yet demonstrated on a
commercial scale. The Senator has been actively seeking Federal
support for a feasibility study which could lead to a commercial
demonstration plan. Senator Melcher has, for some time, also been
successful in obtaining funding for a MHD research facility in
Montana. You have recommended that this research program be termi-
nated. In addition, grants to the University of Montana for MHD
research have also been terminated. He could very well be successful
in getting some money for these programs in FY 82 appropriation
bills.
You should also be aware that OMB has strong reservations about
restoring any of this money. Following this commercial demonstra-
tion project through to completion could result in many hundreds of
millions of dollars of federal outlays. In their view, the time to
stop is now.
- 2 -
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator John Melcher
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator Melcher on the
driveway.
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Melcher will arrive through the Northwest Gate, enter
the West Lobby and be escorted to the Oval Office for a 15-minute
meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
-- To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
-- I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do SO. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE (D-HAWAII)
DATE:
October 20, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
3:20 - 3:40 (20 minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf m.f.
I.
PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II. BACKGROUND
Senator Dan Inouye, the number three member of the Democratic
leadership behind Robert Byrd and Alan Cranston, is a co-sponsor
of the Packwood resolution to disapprove the air defense sale
to Saudi Arabia. During a recent inquiry with him, Inouye
said he indicated to President Carter that the F-15 sale to
Saudi Arabia in 1978 was a mistake, and he believes the current
sale is even a bigger mistake. He revealed little, if any,
flexibility, but Senator Howard Baker has suggested that you
see him in the long-shot hope that he might change his mind.
This meeting is, therefore, being held at Senator Baker's request.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Daniel K. Inouye
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Bak
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator Inouye on
driveway.
Talking Points
President's Meeting with Senators
Thank you for joining with me today to discuss an issue of vital
importance to our national security: the sale to Saudi Arabia
of AWACS aircraft and F-15 enhancement items.
-- This sale serves our national security interests in two important
ways: 1) It strengthens our strategic posture in that vital
part of the world; and 2) it provides the cornerstone for initia-
tives designed to bring Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab
states into the peace process.
-- In 1978, the Senate approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of much
more sophisticated aircraft -- the F-15s -- at a time when that
country did not face the threat occasioned by the Soviet invasion
and occupation of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq war and Iranian
stability, and Soviet advances in Ethiopia, Libya, Chad, and the
Yemens.
-- I find it inconceivable that the Senate might now disapprove
a less-sophisticated package at a time of greater threat to Saudi
Arabia and its vital oil facilities.
-- The only reasons I could see for this negative action would be
if the package presents a risk to Israel or an unacceptable risk
of technology compromise. This package presents neither risk.
-- As I told Prime Minister Begin, and the American public, I remain
firmly committed to Israel's security. I would not have approved
this package if it adversely affected Israel's qualitative
edge.
To ensure against misuse and technology compromise, we negotiated
with the Saudis a very detailed series of arrangements providing
for full U.S. participation in the program, safeguards against
sharing data with third countries, and the most detailed security
plan ever developed in connection with an arms sales.
-- These negotiations were conducted after we had received from Senator
Baker and others of you your concerns about this sale. Thus, I
believe we have been fully responsive to the Congress, especially
the Senate, and that we have gone as far with the Saudis as we
can and should go.
I intend to win this battle and am prepared to use all the means
available to me to do SO. Success is important both to our
Mideast policy and to my goal of reestablishing a bipartisan
foreign policy consensus.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1981
MEETING WITH SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE (D-HAWAII)
DATE:
October 20, 1981
LOCATION:
The Oval Office
TIME:
3:20 - 3:40 (20 minutes)
FROM:
Max L. Friedersdorf III 6.
I.
PURPOSE
To discuss the proposed Saudi AWACS sale.
II.
BACKGROUND
Senator Dan Inouye, the number three member of the Democratic
leadership behind Robert Byrd and Alan Cranston, is a co-sponsor
of the Packwood resolution to disapprove the air defense sale
to Saudi Arabia. During a recent inquiry with him, Inouye
said he indicated to President Carter that the F-15 sale to
Saudi Arabia in 1978 was a mistake, and he believes the current
sale is even a bigger mistake. He revealed little, if any,
flexibility, but Senator Howard Baker has suggested that you
see him in the long-shot hope that he might change his mind.
This meeting is, therefore, being held at Senator Baker's request.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
The Vice President
Senator Daniel K. Inouye
Staff
Ed Meese
Jim Baker
Dick Allen
Max Friedersdorf
IV.
PRESS PLAN
White House photographer and statement by Senator Inouye on
driveway.
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V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Senator Inouye to enter through Northwest Gate and be escorted
to the Oval Office for a 20-minute meeting with the President.
Attachment: Talking Points