US Department of State Dispatch articles from May 1995

US Department of State Dispatch archives from May 1995

The U.S. Department of State: structure and organization. (includes an organizational chart, a letter from Pres. Clinton to the Chiefs of Missions, and the conduct of foreign relations)(May 26, 1995, Sept. 16, 1994)(Transcript)
May 30, 1995... Fact sheet dated May 26, 1995, released by the Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public Affairs. The United States maintains diplomatic relations with some 180 countries and also maintains relations with many international...

U.S. Department of State information resources and services. (includes related articles on Internet, online and fax information resources, also resources for U.S businesses abroad and travelers)(May 16, 1995)
May 30, 1995... Fact sheet dated May 16, 1995, released by the Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public Affairs. The Department of State is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency. It advances U.S. objectives and interests through formulating,...

The U.S. and Ireland: dedication to a future of cooperation and prosperity.(Pre. Bill Clinton, May 25, 1995)(Transcript)
May 29, 1995... Thank you very much. Secretary Christopher, Secretary Brown, senator Mitchell, Deputy Prime Minister Spring, Mr. Patrick Mayhew, Mr. Ambassador, ladies and gentlemen - to all of you of Irish, British, and American heritage from the business...

U.S. policy toward Cuba.(Peter Tarnoff, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, May 22, 1995)(Transcript)
May 29, 1995... Mr. Chairman, thank you for the opportunity to testify before this subcommittee on U.S. policy toward Cuba. I know this subject is of great interest to the subcommittee's members and, indeed, to the Congress as a whole. There has been...

Preview of the Intergovernmental Conference on land-Based Sources of Marine Pollution.(Timothy E. Wirth, Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, May 25, 1995)(Transcript)
May 29, 1995... It is a pleasure to be with you today to talk about this fall's Intergovernmental Conference on Land-based Sources of Marine Pollution. This conference will continue a long-standing tradition of identifying ocean issues by some of the more...

The Summit of the Americas: implementation work program.(Thomas F. McLarty III, Counselor to the President and Secretary of State for the Summit of the Americas, May 23, 1995)(Transcript)
May 29, 1995... When I was asked by the President and the Secretary of State earlier this spring to be their Special Representative to the hemisphere, I was honored - knowing that one of my privileges in this position would be to address organizations like the...

The Caribbean Basin Trade Security Act.(Alexander F. Watson, Asst. Secretary for Inter-America Affairs, May 15, 1995)
May 29, 1995... Mr. Chairman, I wish to express my deep gratitude for the opportunity to testify before your Committee on Senate Bill 529, the Caribbean Basin Trade Security Act of 1995. The Caribbean Basin Initiative, which S. 529 seeks to enhance, is...

American Overseas Interests Act.(Warren Christopher, Sec. of State, May 22, 1995)(Transcript)
May 29, 1995... Dear Mr. Speaker: This week, the House of Representatives will consider legislation that could undermine this and every future President's ability to safeguard America's security, to advance America's interests, and to provide American...

Code of conduct on politico-military aspects of security.(Politicao-Military Code of Conduct)(Transcript)
May 29, 1995... At the Budapest summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in December 1994, the OSCE heads of state adopted the Politico-Military Code of Conduct that had been negotiated in the OSCE Forum for Security...

American leadership at stake.(Sec. of State Warren Christopher, May 18, 1995)(Transcript)
May 22, 1995... Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to appear before the senate Foreign Operations Subcommittee for the first time this year - and before the Congress for the 12th time since January. I have few responsibilities more important than...

Embracing a new consensus of the Americas.(Sec. of States Warren Christopher, May 22, 1995)(Transcript)
May 22, 1995... Chairman Avery, President Briggs, Chairman Rockefeller. It is, indeed, an honor to have the chance to speak to distinguished members of the Council of the Americas. The council has promoted greater understanding among leaders throughout the...

Trade and other U.S. priorities in the Americas.(Alexander F. Watson, Asst. Secretary for Inter-American Affairs, May 22, 1995)(Transcript)
May 22, 1995... First, let me congratulate you on this, your 25th annual Washington conference. This conference has always provided a thoughtful and informed audience with which to review our policies. As Secretary Christopher noted, your theme - "Staying the...

U.S.-Mexico relations: the beginning of a new partnership.(Sec. of State Christopher Warren and Mexican Sec. of Foreign Relations Jose Angel Gurria, May 16, 1995)(Transcript)
May 22, 1995... Secretary Christopher. Good morning. I am very pleased to welcome Secretary Gurria and the other members of the Mexican Cabinet to this 12th Annual Meeting of the Binational Commission - the first one during the Administration of President...

Fact sheet: cooperation with Mexico - in our national interest.
May 22, 1995... The United States and Mexico have a unique relationship. They share a commitment to economic growth, which benefits the peoples of both nations; a belief that open, democratic governance provides for the most legitimate representation of its...

Fact sheet: U.S.-Mexico Binational Commission.
May 22, 1995... The U.S.-Mexico Binational Commission (BNC) is a unique forum established by the two countries to allow for regular exchanges at the Cabinet level on a wide range of issues critical to U.S.-Mexico relations. Development of the BNC...

Post-summit priorities in the hemisphere.(Alexander F. Watson, Asst. Secretary of Inter-American Affairs, Apr. 28, 1995)(Transcript)
May 22, 1995... It is a real pleasure to be here again to discuss the current state of hemispheric affairs with such a distinguished and well-informed group of workshop participants, including legislators from Canada, Chile, and Mexico, as well as the United...

FY 1996 economic program for promoting peace in the Middle East.(Robert H. Pelletreau, Asst. Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, May 11, 1995)(Transcript)
May 22, 1995... Statement before the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Washington, DC, May 11, 1994 Mr. Chairman and distinguished members of the subcommittee: I am pleased to appear before you...

Section 301 determination on Japan. (Pres. Bill Clinton's announcement of trade retaliation against the Japanese auto industry, May 10, 1995)(Transcript)
May 22, 1995... Statement by President Clinton released by the White House, Office of the Press Secretary, Moscow, Russia, May 10, 1995. For more than two years, I have committed my Administration to a bipartisan effort to open world markets. I have done...

America's long-term interest in Hong Kong.(Consul General Richard W. Mueller, May 2, 1995)(Transcript)
May 22, 1995... I want to thank the Foreign Correspondents' Club for inviting me to be with you today. The FCC has long provided a forum for its members to hear speakers talk about issues of current interest. This is an important service to Hong Kong's...

The United States and Russia: facing common challenges.(Pres. Bill Clinton, May 10, 1995)(Transcript)
May 15, 1995... Thank you very much Rector Sadovnichy, Mrs. Sadovnichy. To the faculty, and most of all, to the students of Moscow State University: I am deeply honored to be here and to be here just a few years after my predecessor, President Reagan, also...

Non-proliferation and economic reform in Russia. (includes a fact sheet on COCOM)(U.S. and Russia joint statement on the transparency and irreversibility of the process of reducing nuclear weapons. May 10, 1995)(Transcript)
May 15, 1995... Joint Statement on the Transparency and Irreversibility of the Process of Reducing Nuclear Weapons The President of the United States of America and the President of the Russian Federation, After examining the exchange of views which...

The U.S. and Ukraine: sharing a common vision of freedom and prosperity.(Pres. Bill Clinton, May 12, 1995)(Transcript)
May 15, 1995... I am deeply honored to be the first American President to appear before the people of a free and independent Ukraine. Today, we celebrate the alliance of our peoples who defeated fascism 50 years ago. We shared victory then, but the cost to...

President Clinton honors those who died at Babi Yar. (more than 110,000 people were massacred in this Ukraine ravine by the Germans during 1941)(Pres. Bill Clinton, May 12, 1995)(Transcript)
May 15, 1995... Thank you, Rabbi. To the people of Ukraine, and especially to the veterans of World War II and the children who are here: Here on the edge of this wooded ravine, we bear witness eternally to the consequences of evil. Here at Babi Yar, almost 54...

Extension of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.(Pres, Bill Clinton, May 11, 1995)(Transcript)
May 15, 1995... Today, in New York, the nations of the world made history. The decision by consensus to extend indefinitely the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty without conditions is a critical step in making the American people--and people throughout the...

Presidential executive order expands U.S. sanctions against Iran.(Sec. of State Christopher Warren, May 1, 1995)(Transcript)
May 8, 1995... Last night, as you know, the President announced an important decision regarding U.S. policy toward Iran. His executive order will ban all U.S. trade and investment with Iran, including the purchase of Iranian oil by American companies. This...

The price of leadership.(Anthony Lake, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, Apr. 27, 1995)(Transcript)
May 8, 1995... Let me begin with a simple but alarming fact: The United States could be on the brink of unilateral disarmament. Did that get your attention? I hope so, because it is true. No, we are not about to junk our jets or scuttle our ships. Our...

Dual engagement: U.S. policy toward Russia and China.(James B. Steinberg, Director, Policy Planning Staff, Apr. 24, 1995)(Transcript)
May 8, 1995... Address to the Trilateral Commission 1995 Annual Meeting, Copenhagen, Denmark, April 24, 1995 During the Cold War, the fundamental structure of U.S. foreign policy was reasonably straightforward: We built strong security alliances and...

Patterns of global terroism.(excerpt from 'Patterns of Global Terrorism: 1994' released by the Office of Coordinator for Counterterrorism, April 1995)
May 8, 1995... Text of Introduction from Patterns of Global Terrorism: 1994 released by the Department of State, Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Washington, DC, April 1995. Terrorism continued to menace civil society in 1994. Although...

U.S.-Cuba joint statement on migration. (May 2, 1995)
May 8, 1995... Released by the White House, Office of the Press Secretary, Washington, DC, May 2, 1995. The United States of America and the Republic of Cuba have reached agreement on steps to normalize further their migr-ation relationship. These steps...

Cuban dissident sentenced to 15 years.(Department Statements, Apr. 24, 1995)
May 8, 1995... Statement by Department Spokesman Nicholas Burns, Washington, DC, April 24, 1995. The United States deplores the harsh prison sentence meted out to Cuban human rights leader Francisco Chaviano, President of the National Council for Civil...

Zaire: troika demarche to political leadership. (protests from the U.S., France and Belgium on the slowness of political reform in Zaire)(Department Statements, Apr. 24, 1995)
May 8, 1995... The governments of the United States, France, and Belgium are deeply disturbed by the evolution of the political situation in Zaire. After prolonged political consultations in 1993, all parties to the transition in Zaire agreed in 1994 on the...

A new era of promise in the Americas.(Pres. Bill Clinton, Dec. 11, 1994)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... First, let me thank all those who have spoken before: I thank the Prime Minister and the Presidents, distinguished President of the Inter-American Development Bank, Secretary General of the Organization of American States. I thank especially...

Summit of the Americas: mission accomplished. (includes remarks given on the day following first working day)(Pres. Bill Clinton, Dec. 10-11, 1994)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Opening remarks at a press conference, Miami, Florida, December 11, 1994. Ladies and gentlemen: This Summit of the Americas we just concluded represents a watershed in the history of our hemisphere. I want to begin by thanking again the...

Charting a course for the Americas. (includes a luncheon speech)(Sec. of State Warren Christopher, Sec. 10, 1994)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Remarks at Cabinet breakfast with business and non-governmental organization representatives, Miami, Florida, December 10, 1994. I am delighted to be here this morning and share this podium with my colleagues and friends, Ron Brown and Mack...

Opportunities and obligations of the Western Hemisphere. (welcome speech to leaders attending the Summit of the Americas)(Pres. Bill Clinton, Dec. 9, 1994)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... To our distinguished heads of state, Vice President and Mrs. Gore, members of the Congress and the Cabinet, Governor and Mrs. Chiles, Lt. Governor and Mrs. MacKay, Mayor Clark; to the distinguished leaders of the business community and...

Summit of the Americas: creating a partnership for prosperity.(Pres. Bill Clinton, Dec. 9, 1994)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Remarks to members of summit community, host officials, and officials from Florida, Miami Florida, December 9, 1994 Thank you very much, Mr. Vice President. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for that warm welcome. Hillary and I and the Vice...

The promise of freedom, democracy. amd free enterprise. (speech made to volunteers at the Summit of the Americas in Miami, Fl)(Pres. Bill Clinton, Dec. 8, 1994)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Remarks to volunteers of the Summit of the Americas, Miami, Florida, December 8, 1994 (introductory remarks deleted) I hope that you can fully grasp the significance of what we are doing here. Every country in the world today - at the end of...

Declaration of Principles.(text of document from the Summit of the Americas signed Dec. 11, 1994)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Text of declaration signed on December 11, 1994, by the 34 heads of state Summit of the Americas, Miami, Florida, December 9-11. Partnership for Development and Prosperity: Democracy, Free Trade and Sustainable Development in the Americas...

Plan of Action.(text of Plan of Action appended to Declaration of Principles, endorsed by attending heads of state at Summit of the Americas)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Text of Plan of Action appended to the Declaration of Principles and endorsed by the 34 hemispheric leaders in that document at the Summit of the Americas, Miami, Florida, December 11, 1994. Table of Contents I. Preserving and...

U.S., Central America sing CONCAUSA Declaration. (includes remarks by Pres. Clinton, VP Albert Gore Jr., Costa Rican Pre. Jose Maria Figures, and Guatemalan Pres. Ramiro De Leon Carpio)(Conjunta Centroamerica-USA; Dec. 10, 1994)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Vice President Gore. President Figueres, President Chamorro, President De Leon, Prime Minister Esquivel, President Reina, President Calderon Sol, President Perez Balladares, President Clinton, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: It...

CONCAUSA Declaration and Action Plan.(text of declaration for the Conjunta Centroamerica-USA; signed Dec. 10, 1994)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Text of declaration signed following a meeting between the U.S. and Central American Governments, Miami, Florida, December 10, 1994. The Central American Governments, meeting on October 12, 1994 in Managua, signed the Alliance for Sustainable...

Chile welcomed to NAFTA. (North American Free Trade Agreement)(statements by Pres. Bill Clinton, Chilean Pres. Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, and Mexican Pres. Ernesto Zedillo)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Released by the White House, Office of the Press Secretary, Miami, Florida, December 11, 1995. The Americas have seen a flourishing of trade, investment, and growth built on the strength of our economies. All of our countries have...

Fact sheet: Summit of the Americas.
May 1, 1995... An Unprecedented Hemispheric Meeting The Summit of the Americas, hosted by President Clinton in Miami, Florida, December 9-11, 1994, was attended by all 34 democratically elected leaders of the Western Hemisphere. It was the largest...

Fact sheet: Organization of American States.
May 1, 1995... Background The Organization of American States (OAS) is the world's oldest regional organization. It dates back to the First International Conference of American States, held in Washington, DC, in April 1890. This conference founded the...

Fact sheet: The Inter-American Development Bank.
May 1, 1995... Founded in 1959 as a hemispheric organization with 19 members, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) opened to non-regional donors in 1976 and now has 46 member countries: 28 in the Western Hemisphere, 16 in Europe, plus Israel and Japan....

Strengthening democracy and advancing economic reform in Brazil.(Pres. Bill Clinton, Brazilian Pres. Zelia Cardoso de Mello, Apr. 20, 1995)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Opening remarks at press conference following meeting, Washington, DC, April 20, 1995 President Clinton. Good afternoon. Please be seated. I am delighted to welcome President Cardoso to the White House. For many years, he has been one of the...

American leadership in the post-cold war world.(Asst. Sec. of State Strobe Talbott, Apr. 24, 1995)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Remarks to the Foreign Policy Association, New York City, April 24, 1995 Thanks, Mr. Ross--both for that kind introduction and for giving me the opportunity to be here this evening. It is especially pleasant to see my friend and colleague,...

Focus on the United Nations: UN peacekeeping operations.
May 1, 1995... UN Peacekeeping Operations: Supporting U.S. Interests The peace and security activities of the United Nations directly support United States national interests. Peacekeeping has the capacity, under the right circumstances, to separate...

Supporting the economic mission of the Department of State.(Joan Spero, Under Sec. for Economics, Business and Agriculture; David Ruth, Sr. Coordinator for Business Affairs, Apr. 20, 1995)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Under Secretary Spero. Thank you. Good afternoon. I will start off with some general comments about what we are doing in support of our economic mission here at the State Department, and then I will turn it over to David, who will go into more...

U.S.-Australia joint communique. (Apr. 19, 1995)(Transcript)
May 1, 1995... Text of a joint communique released at the Australia-United States Ministerial Talks, Washington, DC, April 19, 1995. 1. The United States Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, and Secretary of Defense, William Perry, and the Australian...