Department of State Bulletin articles from July 1988

Department of State Bulletin archives from July 1988

Reflections on U.S.-Soviet relations. (Ronald Reagan address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... President Reagan's remarks before the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts in Springfield on April 21, 1988.(1) I am delighted to be here with you, and especially in the State where America's own struggle for freedom began....

Our human rights agenda with the Soviet Union. (Ronald Reagan address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... President Reagan's address before the National Strategy Forum in Chicago on May 4, 1988.(1) It is a pleasure to be in Chicago and an honor to be able to speak to you, the members of the National Strategy Forum. Our agenda for...

Achievements of the INF Treaty. (George P. Shultz address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Secretary Shultz's statement before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on May 16, 1988.(1) This is my third opportunity to testify before this committee on behalf of the INF [intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces] Treaty. In the 2...

FY 1989 foreign policy budget request. (George P. Shultz address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Secretary Shultz's statement before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary of the Senate Appropriations Committee on April 28, 1988.(1) I am pleased to come before the committee to discuss our FY [fiscal year] 1989...

Secretary's interview on "This Week with David Brinkley." (George P. Shultz) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Secretary Shultz was interviewed on ABC "This Week With David Brinkley" on May 22, 1988, by David Brinkley, Sam Donaldson, and John McWethy of ABC News.(1) Q. Tell us what you think of the Gorbachev interview? A. It's an...

U.S. arms control initiative.
July 1, 1988... Following is the latest in a series of updates on current U.S. arms control initiatives. Arms reduction negotiations are one element in the Administration's strategy for ensuring peace and strengthening security. Through arms...

Visit of Canadian prime minister. (Brian Mulroney and Ronald Reagan address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Prime Minister Brian Mulroney of Canada made an official working visit to Washington, D.C., April 26-28, 1988, to meet with President Reagan and other government officials. Following are remarks made by President Reagan and Prime...

U.S.-Canada relations.
July 1, 1988... Background The relationship between Canada and the United States is both productive and complex-more so than our ties to any other country. We each play a distinct but compatible role in world affairs, and our security interests are...

U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
July 1, 1988... On January 2, 1988, President Reagan and Prime Minister Mulroney of Canada signed the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This historic agreement represents the culmination of efforts stretching back more than 100 years. When approved...

The "budget crunch" and the Foreign Service. (Ronald I. Spiers address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... by Ronald I. Spiers Address during Foreign Service Day at the Department of State on May 6, 1988. Ambassador Spiers is Under Secretary for Management. This is the fourth Foreign Service Day on which I have been asked to meet...

Elections in Korea. (Gaston J. Sigur Jr. address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... by Gaston J. Sigur, Jr. Statement before the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on May 12, 1988. Mr Sigur is Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.(1) Thank you for...

FY 1989 assistance requests for East Asia and the Pacific. (Gaston J. Sigur Jr. address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Statement before the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations of the House Appropriations Committee on March 30, 1988. Mr Sigur is Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.' It is with great pleasure that I come before you this...

Toward a stronger international economy. (John C. Whitehead address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Address before the Municipal Program on the Toronto Summit of the Centre for International Studies in Toronto on April 21, 1988. My Whitehead is Deputy Secretary of State. On June 19, when tbe 14th economic summit convenes, the...

World Trade Week, 1988. (Ronald Reagan address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... PROCLAMATION 5814, MAY 5, 1988(1) Setting aside a week in celebration of international trade is a fitting way to remind ourselves of the countless benefits of world trade for Americans and for people around the globe, and to remember...

The U.S. and Japan: partners in global economic leadership. (W. Allen Wallis address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Address before the Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren) in Tokyo on April 19, 1988. My Wallis is Under Secretary for Economic Affairs and Agriculture. The Keidanren is one of the most influential and respected groups of...

Japan continues quotas on beef, citrus imports. (Clayton Yeutter address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Following is a statement by U.S. Trade Representative Clayton Yeutter on May 3, 1988. I have met with Japanese Agriculture Minister Takashi Sato for nearly a week trying to reach an agreement that would liberalize Japan's beef and...

U.S. foreign economic policy, 1981-87.
July 1, 1988... Free Trade. The Reagan Administration continues to pursue the goal of free and fair international trade in order to promote effective economic development in the United States and throughout the globe. At U.S. urging and as part of our...

Update on Europe. (Rozanne L. Ridgway address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Prepared statement before the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on May 18, 1988. Ambassador Ridgway is Assistant Secretary for European and Canadian Affairs.' I am pleased to be back with...

NATO Nuclear Planning Group meets in Brussels. (final communique issued on April 28) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... The Nuclear Planning Group of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) met in Brussels April 27-28, 1988. The United States was represented by Secretary of Defense Frank C. CArlucci III. Following is the final communique issued on...

FY 1989 request for foreign assistance programs. (Alan Woods address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Statement before the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations of the Senate Appropriations Committee on April 26, 1988. Mr Woods is Acting Director of the International Development Cooperation Agency (IDCA) and Administrator of the Agency for...

Secretary meets with Israeli foreign minister. (Shimon Peres, George P. Shultz address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Secretary Shultz's statement following his meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres on May 17, 1988.(1) I've just finished now about 5 or 6 hours I guess altogether, over the last couple of days, with tbe Foreign Minister, my...

U.S. to extend protection to neutral ships in Persian Gulf. (Frank Carlucci address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Statement by Secretary of Defense Frank Carlucci on April 29, 1988. The President has decided to provide assistance under certain circumstances to ships in distress in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz in keeping with longstanding,...

Canadian acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines. (Department of State statement) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... DEPARTMENT STATEMENT, APR. 27, 1988(1) As you know, last year the Canadian Government announced its intention to acquire a fleet of 10 to 12 nuclearpowered attack submarines. The Canadians further announced that they would make a...

Essential ingredients in the fight against terrorism. (L. Paul Bremer address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Address before the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on May 12, 1988. Ambassador Bremer is Ambassador at Large for Counter-Terrorism. It is a pleasure to speak to you today about terrorism, a worldwide problem that periodically seizes...

High technology terrorism. (L. Paul Bremer address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Statement before the Subcommittee on Technology and the Law of the Senate Judiciary Committee oft May 19, 1988. Ambassador Bremer is Ambassador at Large for Counter-Terrorism.(1) It is a pleasure to appear before your committee to...

Policies for the Americas in the 1990s. (Richard S. Williamson address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Address before the Economic Commission, for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Rio de Janeiro on April 26, 1988. Ambassador Williamson is Assistant Secretary for Internationa Organization Affairs. I would like to take just a...

U.S. supports Security Council resolution on chemical weapons. (Vernon A. Walters address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Following are a statement by Vernon A. Walters, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, before the Security Council on May 9, 1988, and the text of the UN Security Council resolution adopted that day. AMBASSADOR WALTERS'...

FY 1989 assistance requests for organizations and programs. (Richard S. Williamson address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Statement before the Subcommittee on Foreign Operations of the House Appropriations Committee on April 13, 1988. Ambassador Williamson is Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs.(1) It is a pleasure to appear before...

UN Security Council resolution on south Lebanon. (Vernon A. Walters address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... Statement before the UN Security Council on May 10, 1988. Ambassador Walters in U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations.(1) The United States today has voted against the draft resolution on southern Lebanon. As we have...

Transfer of U.S. funds to Panama. (White House statement) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT, MAR. 31, 1988(1) We commend those persons who are resisting General Noriega's threats and intimidations to provide him with financial resources. We urge all U.S. companies and persons to comply with the lawful...

Pan American Day and Week, 1988. (Ronald Reagan address) (transcript)
July 1, 1988... PROCLAMATION 5793, APR. 11, 19881 For nearly six decades, the observance of the annual Pan American Day has told the world that the nations of the Western Hemisphere share a unique harmony of ideals-the love of liberty, independence,...