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NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE SUBJECT: Early program on Terrorism At my meeting with Don Regan this morning dealing with themes for the next two months, we discussed how to exploit the current public mood of supporting improvements in counter-terroristcapability. I had dissuaded everyone from having the President out front with his intentions on how to retaliate but I agreed that it would be useful to have a proposal to send to the Hill asking for what we believe sueful both in the way of additional legal authorities as well as more money for HUMINT or other intelligence and defensive items such as embassy improvement etc. I committed to have a proposal within a week. Could you please task the appropriate IG to put this together for our review by about Tuesday of next week? Many thanks. cc: NSWFM --CPUA NSWRP --CPUA NSDRF --CPUA NSPBT --CPUA NSOLN --CPUA
MSG FROM: NSRCM --CPUA TO: NSOLN --CPUA 09/05/85 20:36:44 To: NSOLN --CPUA
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NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE SUBJECT: AP reporters inquiries
You have seen Karna's separate note on the AP inquiry in re Durenberger and Leahy's press release. I have told her to no comment it. The note refers to Parry's presumption that you dealt with Singlaub--you can judge better than I--for the purpose of cutting off any future inquiries on his part but also of saying that he may see references to the notion of your having been a go between for him and that you hope he can dismiss that notion. AP reporters inquiries
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NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE SUBJECT: Earlier note on AP request
Do not answer my earlier request on this issue via PROFS. Earlier note on AP request
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NOTE FROM: OLIVER NORTH Subject: Centam Events Pls type this up smooth and add to the congressional events calendar you already prepared so that we have a consolidated list *** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 03/03/86 18:09 *** To: NSRBM --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NSWRP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond SUBJECT: Centam Events At the Sat meeting a number of events were scheduled for this week. There will be an effort to have one or more events throughout the next three weeks. We will be putting all the events on a print out schedule so that you can see the package in perspective. Jonathon Miller and Mike Castine are both helping on this. Here is a rundown of some of the highlights: 3 March: UNO, Outreach group with RR; Shultz to VFW 4 March: Repub whip org to WH. Lott and co to meet press after. 5 March: Godfrey Sperling breakfast (weave in Centam themes); meetingwith chairman of four concerned Hse Committees (and minority chairs) and RR to discuss problem and call for bipartisan approach to challenge to our security 6 March: Submission of Terrorism TF report to RR. Find way to tie in Nics. (NB: We had thought we might use weapons display. I now understand weapons display will stand alone next week.) 7 March: Catholic leaders to see RR: this is fuzzy and needs work. 10-14 March: Commence 45 minute per day blocks of RR time to meet with groups of 3-4 congressmen in Oval; regional press luncheons (South, West); 5 minute news shoots (4) on Christian radio; interview on Radio Marti; two 450 meetings with grassroots groups; photo op with Nic Human Rights victims (like the Afghan kids); Saturday radio speeches (8 and 15 March); This is not definitive and only includes WH-related affairs. We will have a claendar which is adjusted regularly. Beyond this is public diplomacy and network activity including with religious, constituency groups, ads, op eds, and etc.
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FROM: NSWRP --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 03/19/86 13:49:26 To: NSDRF --CPUA DONALD FORTIER NOTE FROM: BOB PEARSON Subject: BLUMENTHAL POST STORY ON NED, PRODEMCA From Tillman. *** Forwarding note from NSJT --CPUA 03/19/86 09:45 *** To: NSRBM --CPUA DONALD FORTIER NSWRP --CPUA DONALD FORTIER
NOTE FROM: Jackie Tillman SUBJECT: BLUMENTHAL POST STORY ON NED, PRODEMCA I checked with NED this morning about the Post story and they report the following: They learned in very early March that PRODEMCA was going to place full paged ads in favor of aid to the contras. They checked with the La Prensa Chomorro and he said that it would make life very uncomfortable for La Prensa. The Board of NED at a 3/7 meeting then approved a switch of the grantee from PRODEMCA to AMERICARES but the grant agreement with AMERICARES is not signed yet. PRODEMCA has two contracts with NED, the La Prensa one is the first one (for $100,000). The second one is a $200,000 grant with two programs: $50,000 to the independent human rights organization in Nicaragua and a $150,000 was to go to start a Center for Democratic Studies in Managua. NED was working with some Coordinadora folks on this project. The status is that theSandinistas were making it so uncomfortable for them, that they had just decided to start the Center in Costa Rica instead. Also, NED told me that while Penn Kemble had been talking to Blumental on this story, he did NOT bother to inform NED about it so they learned about it very late. They are currently preparing some press guidance and will messenger it over to me this morning. I will get it to you as soon as I get it. Also, Penn has assured NED--when they finally talked--that not a dime of Endowment money was used for lobbying and can document that. That is currently being checked as well. Last, the NED and PRODEMCA connection is a matter of public record. I'll bring over NED's last annual report to your office. cc: NSPBT --CPUA NSJT --CPUA NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER
MSG FROM: NSOLN --CPUA TO: NSKS --CPUA 04/22/86 12:51:01 To: NSKS --CPUA
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NOTE FROM: OLIVER NORTH Subject: Press questions on you Quite frankly I feel like Bud did when there was so much speculation about his personal life. There is no foundation of truth in any of the allegations being made and I am tired of being smeared by irresponsible members of the press. Please see the Admiral re guidance and show him this note. Press questions on you
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NOTE FROM: OLIVER NORTH Subject: Press questions on you Please print this smooth for me to carry to a mtg w/ RCM that I am trying to set up. *** Forwarding note from NSKS --CPUA 04/22/86 12:34 *** To: NSOLN --CPUA
NOTE FROM: KARNA SMALL SUBJECT: Press questions on you Good old Alfonso Chardy of the Miami Herald is back harrassing me again (geez, I wish he'd get of your case - but he probably won't as long as contra aid is alive)...he says he is doing a story on allegations in the press and also by Congressional aides about the contras and you. His questions: (1) Has Ollie had contacts, between 1983 and now, with a gentleman by the name of Robowen? If yes, was the contact with him regarding the contras?
(2) Allegations in the press link to Robowen, involving him (Ollie) in illegal dealings (I believe the drug deals that have been written about)
(3) Has Ollie retained any lawyers in the last few weeks or days regarding these allegations?
Help - guidance please. Thanks.
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MSG FROM: NSOLN --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 05/07/86 11:10:45 To: NSCPC
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NOTE FROM: OLIVER NORTH Subject: libya yet more of this stuff. pd in the assault. aarruggah. bob. *** Forwarding note from NSJEM --CPUA 05/07/86 10:54 *** To: NSHRT --CPUA
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NOTE FROM: Judyt Mandel Subject: libya We had a lengthy session, including reps from Oakley's office, NEA/ARN, DOD plus Fischman and Phil Arnold, who will be leading the short term Libyan effort. USIA will revise their strategy paper to include our fixes, send it over for Poindexter blessing today. More important, they have an action plan which they appear to be pushing very actively, the beginning's of a speakers' list, and are developing a calendar of events (I am sending you copies.) They want contributions to the calendar and speakers' list (I put you and Craig down for the speakers' list. As soon as the strategy paperis approved here, they will send a boiled down version to all dip posts, alerting them to what we plan to do, asking for comments, suggestions. I/GTsaid CIA is working on an update of their January paper on Libyan aggression, and alerted us to the upcoming battle for declassification of the info. The Group is also going to put together a speakers' packet on Libya, for use by USG spokesmen, and possibly by friendlies outside USG. One of the main points is lack of people resources. USIA is considering taking on Terry Arnold (recommended by both Oakley's office and NEA) as a consultant, to do some writing and turn bureaucratese into English. That may help move some of the projects forward. Phil Arnold and Fischman will be working full time on Libya PD, and will keep the momentum going until Davil Miller comes aboard. Phil said he does not think, at this point, that he needs detailees, nor does he want to move over to State, but he will get back to us on this by Fri. In addition to looking over the things USIA plans, we will need to push other agencies to contribute to this effort. A Poindexter to other agencies, citing the need for cooperation in this pd effort will be the first order of business, once we get USIA's paper.
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FROM: NSKS --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 05/22/86 18:44:34 To: NSOLN --CPUA NSRLE --CPUA NSCPC --CPUA NSRFB --CPUA
NOTE FROM: KARNA SMALL SUBJECT: Contra item on ABC ABC just did a scathing report on contras - drugs, skimming of money,atrocities, with quotes from Phil Mabry, Kerry, Barnes, etc...please have WHCA call it up for you as a replay when you have a chance -- it ran about 10 min. into the ABC evening news - (one guy was even quoted about having seen a 12 year old girl raped to death by 20 contras because her father collaborated with Sandinistas)....it's all about how four Congressional committees are investigating these variouscharges - pretty tough stuff, which we may have to answer tomorrow.
FROM: NSRLE --CPUA TO: NSOLN --CPUA 06/20/86 17:57:39 To: NSOLN --CPUA NOTE FROM: Robert L. Earl SUBJECT: MORE NORTH-CONTRA ALLEGATIONS Karna advises that CBS (the W. 57th St show in a week or two) seeks NSC comment on their information that John Hall was receiving monthly checks from the NSC. She seeks guidance on Monday (23 June). cc: NSCPC --CPUA NSFH --CPUA
FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSPWR --CPUA 06/26/86 15:47:36 To: NSPWR --CPUA PETER RODMAN
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NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER SUBJECT: Al Haig He called me yesterday to tell me to ignore the Cannon article and to also ask me to consider talking to the UTL Seminar to be held in Munich on 3 October. It is a seminar that United Technologies sponsors in Europe each year to which they invite prominent businessmen from Europe. He says it is a very good forum. I told him that was too far ahead to commit but I would think about it. What do you think? cc: NSRBM --CPUA ROD MCDANIEL NSJFM --CPUA JACK MATLOCK NSKS --CPUA KARNA SMALL NSREL --CPUA BOB LINHARD NSPBT --CPUA PAUL THOMPSON NSFEG --CPUA FLORENCE GANTT NSKWZ --CPUA KAY ZERWICK
FROM: NSKS --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 06/26/86 17:10:39 To: NSJMP --CPUA *** Reply to note of 06/26/86 15:47
NOTE FROM: KARNA SMALL Subject: Al Haig On the UTL Seminar, of course it is awfully early to predict the President's or your schedule...there are always a number of Seminars around the world that would truly welcome your presence. You might wish to wait to see what other invitations for the Fall come in. My recollection was that Bud did speak to many groups - but usually those that were sponsored by academic groups, associations, foundations, etc. and not by an individual business. But of course if their audience would provide a truly unusual and high level opportunity for you, you might want to consider it. As for the Cannon piece, I just wanted you to know that I have had NUMEROUS calls from other press people all of whom thought it was a cheap shot by people who could not get access. (When Hoffman called here, I had offered to set him up with interviews with any number of NSC staff who could speak to your leadership style etc. - and HE TURNED THAT DOWN...so obviously, they had no intention of writing a balanced piece - they just wanted to push the idea of an interview with you. Interestingly enough - others are writing profiles as well - I have sent two to Florence to show you. One by McCartney is somewhat critical of one angle - your bringing alot of Navy types in, to the exclusion of civilians. But the other, by George DeLama (whom you are seeing at dinner tonight) was VERY balanced, and quite complimentary of you. I had had lunch with George and discussed that article and he was quite fair. On Haig - next time you talk to him, you might josh him a bit about the AP story today out of Chattanooga saying he plans to seek the Republican Presidential nomination in 1988 quoting him as saying "I'm a dark, dark horse." Cheers. cc: NSPWR --CPUA NSPBT --CPUA NSRBM --CPUA NSJFM --CPUA NSJFM --CPUA NSREL --CPUA NSFEG --CPUA
FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSKS --CPUA 06/26/86 17:17:53 To: NSKS --CPUA *** Reply to note of 06/26/86 17:10
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NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER Subject: Al Haig Thanks for the input. I have also had calls from Weinberger, Shultz, Casey, Bob Sims, Bill Clark, Paul Laxalt and Jim Baker about the Cannon article. Also Dave Beckwith and Chris Wallace have told me to ignore it.
FROM: NSRLE --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 06/27/86 11:48:55 To: NSCPC --CPUA NOTE FROM: Robert L. Earl Subject: Question from CBS FYI, keep you in the loop & all that.... (Fun loop, isn't it? It fits nicely around the neck). *** Forwarding note from NSKS --CPUA 06/27/86 11:12 ***
To: NSOLN --CPUA NOTE FROM: KARNA SMALL
SUBJECT: Question from CBS Last Friday I told Bob Earl that theCBS show "West 57th St." was doing a special feature on contras etc....it will probably be a blast, from what I can gather. They specifically called to ask for an "NSC comment on the fact that somebody named Robert Hull has been boasting to friends that for a while he was receiving weekly checks from the NSC." They asked to interview you and I declined... however, I said I would have to get back to them on the Hull matter. I asked Bob about it last week -- this week he said it was bullshit..that NSC doesn't have a checking account. While that may all be true -- the show obviously has an interview with this guy and I can't just give them the "bullshit" response... Bob said he would get with you to get me some facts on just who this guy is and why he's implicating us. I know you all have been really tied up with the contra aid vote etc. but I don't like to let an entire week go by without responding to a network question. This note is just a reminder that perhaps you two could discuss and get back to me. Many thanks. cc: NSRLE --CPUA
FROM: NSPBT --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 08/11/86 17:35:32 To: NSRFB --CPUA
NOTE FROM: PAUL THOMPSON SUBJECT: info of press conf. jmp came back from preparing the president with two questions: check the number of times we have met with the nicaraguans, going back to the shultz meetings. check the accuracy of reports that there was ever any contra drug involvement. please provide the above soonest. press conf is tomorrow evening. perry cc: NSJT --CPUA NSRBM --CPUA NSWRP --CPUA NSOLN --CPUA NSRLE --CPUA NSCPC --CPUA
FROM: NSRLE --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 08/11/86 18:23:20 To: NSCPC --CPUA
NOTE FR0M: Robert L. Earl Subject: info of press conf. I'd have used "UNO" where Ray used "contra organizations," but the thrust of his response is fine. It's short (and therefore "Presidential"). Interesting that Ray puts the paperwork burden on Paul et al.... *** Forwarding note from NSRFB --CPUA 08/11/86 18:13 *** To: NSPBT --CPUA *** Reply to note of 08/11/86 17:35
NOTE FROM: Raymond Burghardt Subject: info of press conf. The President can respond as follows on those two issues: --US/Nicaraguan Meetings: Secretary Shultz visited Managua in June 1984 to meet with Daniel Ortega. We then held nine rounds of meetings with the Nicaraguan government. We continue to maintain diplomatic relations; our ambassador has regular contact with their top officials. --Allegations of Contra Drug Trafficking: All of those allegations have been carefully examined by our intelligence and law enforcement authorities. We have not turned up any evidence that the contra organizations were involved in narcotics trafficking. (FYI: Out of the 20,000 freedom fighters, there are a handful of individuals, mainly in fringe groups which we do not support, who have some record of ties to narcotics traffickers. In cases where we have presented such evidence to the groups' leadership, they have expelled the individuals. cc: NSRLE --CPUA NSJT --CPUA
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NOTE FROM: SITUATION ROOM WATCH OFFICER SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM TO VADM POINDEXTER FROM BOB LINHART I received a call from Tom Simons (State's Bureau of European and Canadian Affairs) who said the Wall Street Journal obtained access to the President's letter to Gorbachev. The NSDD containing the letter was distributed to Agency principals only yesterday. According to Simons, the Wall Street Journal will delay publication of the letter until representatives of the newspaper talk with you tomorrow. I have notified NSC Secretariat and plan to have deGraffenreid engage the FBI tomorrow. THANK YOU,
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NOTE FROM: ROBERT E. LINHARD Subject: MEMORANDUM TO VADM POINDEXTER FROM BOB LINHART THE PACKAGE THAT WAS RELEASED INCLUDED 2 NSDDs. NSDD 232 (INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION FOR NEXT ROUND -- WHICH WAS BASED ON THE LETTER) AND NSDD 233 (CONSULTATIONS ON A RESPONSE TO GENSEC GORBACHEV -- WHICH HAD THE EARLIER DRAFT TEXT OF THE LETTER). NSDD 233 WAS DISTRIBUTED UNDER THE EXPLICIT GUIDANCE THAT IT WAS TO BE RESTRICTED TO "AGENCY PRINCIPALS ONLY" -- YET AT LEAST AT STATE IT WAS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE LEAK.
ADDITIONAL DATA: THE REPORTER WHO GOT THE INFORMATION IS JOHN WOLCOTT. HE HAD LUNCH YESTERDAY AFTERNOON WITH NORM CLYNE OF NITZE'S SHOP. NORM CALLED ME TO TELL ME ABOUT THIS LUNCH AND TO ENSURE THAT I KNEW "THAT HE WAS NOT THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK."
HOW DID YOUR CONVERSATION WITH THE WALL ST JOURNAL GO? DID THEIR SENIOR EDITOR CALL? SHOULD WE ANTICIPATE THE STORY TOMORROW?
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FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSREL --CPUA 08/20/86 16:23:51 To: NSREL --CPUA
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NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER Subject: MEMORANDUM TO VADM POINDEXTER FROM BOB LINHART I haven't talked to anybody from WSJ management yet. I will probably talk to one of them this afternoon. I did have an interview with Jane Mayer, their WH correspondent. She indicated they had a lot of detail. I refused to be drawn into a confirmation or denial of the details that she asked about. I talked about process and referred to previous Presidential positions on elimination of nuclear weapons, sharing of SDI, and the importance of SDI. I couldn't tell from her questions whether they actually have a copy of letter or just a lot of detail. She asked whether the idea about elimination of ballistic missiles came from President or somebody else. I just referred to previous positions of the President about having long range objective of the elimination of nuclear weapons. I doubt that I will be able to turn them off, but maybe get them not to specifically reference the letter if they actually have it.
FROM: NSOLN --CPUA TO: NSRCM --CPUA 09/03/86 20:12:50 To: NSRCM --CPUA *** Reply to note of 09/02/86 21:46
NOTE FROM: OLIVER NORTH Subject: Anything going on?? We still have no response fm JMP re proceeding w/ the sequential release proposal outlined to you some time back. Have now undertaken to have Casey raise same w/ JMP tomorrow at thr weekly mtg. The things one must do to get action. Am hopeful Bill can push hard enough to move on the matter. Nir will be here next week and will raise enough hell to move it if it hasn't all fallen apart by then. The basic problem, as you know, is that we dither so long on these things that by the time we re ready to go to bat, the rules have changed again. I agree w/ yr assessment that the next mtg in Tango is unlikely to be for some time. My hope is that we will not be trying to adjust yr sched for next June for this next mtg. NEW SUBJECT: It is obvious to me that the effort down south is going to require an intensive effort that goes beyond the CIA's ability to support (e.g. U.S. travel, speeches, pubs, etc. by UNO) and that a mechanism needs to be estab by which these activities can be carried out fully aboveboard. How abt a 501c(3) Nicaraguan Democracy Institute, HQ in D.C., headed by someone like Jack Gavin w/ Judge Clark, RCM, Paul Gorman, et al on the board of directors. Said NDI raises $, pays for P/R, UNO activities in U.S., does med treatment for wounded Contras in U.S., etc. which CIA cannot do. These activities are now all done by Project Democracy - which is currently supposed to be out of the CentAm business on or about 1 Oct. Somebody has to do this stuff and it strikes me that Hill & Knowlton is abt to acquire the services of a bright gal who cd handle international and domestic P/R for the movement pretty well. I think we cd get some good Republicans (Bill Walsh, et al) to help out and have the NDI publish regular financial statements (unlike Project Democracy) which will make this an attractive place for right minded people to make contributions. What think?
FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSVMC --CPUA 09/09/86 18:44:07 To: NSVMC --CPUA NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY This was the mtg I chaired on 28 Aug. Any thoughts? *** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 08/30/86 15:38 *** To: NSMPC --CPUA NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY Per my separate prof. *** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 08/26/86 18:45 *** To: NSJMP --CPUA *** Reply to note of 07/31/86 19:34
NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY As a follow-up Peter Dailey invited me to breakfast. I thought the memo was excellent but he did not feel that it totally filled the bill. What he thought was missing was the immediacy of the problem from the American domestic perspective. He believes that we are operating with a relatively narrow window in which to turn around American perceptions re Centam--and particularly Nic--or we will be chewed up by Congress. We discussed the obvious, which is part of our strategy, including such things as: the need to convince people of the key importance of Centam to our national security; the need to glue white hats on our team etc.The themes are those we have pressed although he believes we could change the dialogue away from contras to democrats; emphasize the need for a free and open vote etc. Nothing really knew here. The key difference is that he thinks we should run it more like a political/presidential campaign. We need to strengthen our ability to reach out. Names like Rollins, Nofziger and co were thrown around as the kinds of resources one needs to tap. Later in talking to Ollie and Bob Kagen we focussed on what is missing and that is a well-funded, independent outside group-- remember the Committee for the Present Danger--that could mobilize people. Peter suggested 10 or 12 very prominent bipartisan Americans. Added to this would need to be a key action officer and a 501-c-3 tax-exempt structure. It is totally understanding that such a structure is needed and also totally understanding why, for discreet political reasons, it was not included in the memo to Bill Casey. I told Pete he was right but we need "a horse" and money! I have chatted on the margins to both Clif White and Dave Miller abouit this and they both have organizationaland conceptual ideas. My recommendation is that after Labor Day when everyone is back in the city that a meeting take place with the following people present: Peter Dailey, Clif White, Dave Miller, Elliot Abrams, Bob Kagan, Ollie North and myself. The results of that meeting would be the basis for charting the next step in this area. Do you agreee? Do you recommend additions or deletions to the group? At any rate, the regular public diplomacy work will continue to proceeed along and with vigor. cc: NSOLN --CPUA
FROM: NSRLE --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 09/11/86 09:56:01 To: NSJDH --CPUA NOTE FROM: Robert L. Earl SUBJECT: ARREST OF SULAYMAN AL-TURKI Press reports indicate that the Pakistanis have apparently arrested a Libyan by the name of Sulayman al-Turki. If the press ask follow-up questions such as "Does this indicate Libyan involvement in the hijacking of Pan Am 73?" etc., our proposed response is that we don't have anything on that yet, that we are obviously interested, and in the process of checking with the Pak government for the basis on which they arrested this individual. Beyond that, no further comment. cc: NSOLN --CPUA NSCPC --CPUA NSPWH --CPUA NSRBM --CPUA
FROM: NSPWR --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 09/11/86 18:28:44 To: NSWRP --CPUA *** Reply to note of 09/11/86 17:55
NOTE FROM: Peter Rodman Subject: Counter-Terrorism Public Diplomacy Jerry Bremer came to see me today to say hello. In passing he did mention the need for a serious CT public diplomacy effort, and he cited Otto Peich's operation as a model. He said he was trying to get a good USIA person to head it. He was particularly concerned about European opinion and he thinks a lot of the work is classic USIA work: polling, assessments of our vulnerabilities, picking the themes to concentrate on, sending speakers, publishing articles, etc.In short, he did seem aware of the problem, and State's delay up to now is probably just due to the fact that he was just coming on board. cc: NSWR --CPUA NSPBT --CPUA NSOLN --CPUA NSRBM --CPUA NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER
FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSPWR --CPUA 09/11/86 19:28:50 To: NSPWR --CPUA PETER RODMAN
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NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER Subject: Counter-Terrorism Public Diplomacy Make sure Jerry knows the background of this and see if he needs any help. In other words do I need to talk to George? *** Forwarding note from NSWRP --CPUA 09/11/86 17:55 *** To: NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NOTE FROM: BOB PEARSON Subject: Counter-Terrorism Public Diplomacy *** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 09/11/86 16:11 ***
To: NSRBM --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NSWRP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER *** Resending note of 08/22/86 11:36
To: NSRBM --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NSWRP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
SUBJECT: Counter-Terrorism Public Diplomacy You will recall that Dave Miller developed a very thoughtful proposal for an effective public diplomacy effort on counter- terrorism. We remain very delinquent in this area. Only the absence of serious counter-terror incidents in the past few weeks have permitted us to escape the embarrassment of an inadequate public diplomacy capability. Dave Miller, Ollie North and I all agree that the key to creating an effective public diplomacy effort, ala Reich, is to provide leadership and direction to this effort. People will make a difference and under the current situation bureaucratic boxes are driving the PD effort--that won't work. Since we wanted this to be part of the interagency CT process, we sought to energize this effort in a manner different from Centam and So Africa. We sent a McDaniel-Platt urging State to take the lead in putting this effort together, under the IG/T. In the earlier cases we just mandated the creation of a PD team.We may have to do that again. We sent the memo to State on 10 July and nothing has happened. I am aware that they are staffing but there is some internal struggling between the IG/T structure and Lamb's structure with Spiers reportedly unhelpful. Seems they earlier gave Lamb 8 Public Affairs slots and this has confused the bureaucracy. BOTTOM LINE: Suggest you raise with George Shultz your own personal view that we must get on with this effort now. Key is to establish an effective PD team (5-10 full-time professionals) who know their region and PD. Will be under the IG/T and will be staffed by players on loan from State, USIA, DOD,CIA and possibly others. Need to move now. State may have Ambassador level candidate, but if they do not, we might want to try USIA senior level officer. Fact that group reports also to WH would strengthen hand of PD coordinator.Had considered for breakfast item, but thought you might have better shot at George Shultz in California.
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FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSOLN --CPUA 09/13/86 12:01:00 To: NSOLN --CPUA OLLIE NORTH
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NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER SUBJECT: Public Affairs Campaign on Central America Bill Casey was in this morning and amongst other things he said that he still felt that we needed somebody in the WH full time on Central America public affiars. I think what he really has in mind is a political operative that can twist arms and also run a high powered public affairs campaign. What do you think? What about your priest friend, Tom? I also went over with him our plans on the hostages and he is on board. Also went over the Secord matters. Bill agrees Secord is a patriot. He will check into our suspicions. I told him he could get more detail from you.
FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSFPO --CPUA 09/27/86 16:28:25 To: NSFPO --CPUA NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond Subject: OTTO REICH Pls print *** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 07/08/86 16:31 *** To: NSFPO --CPUA
NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond Subject: OTTO REICH Pls attach to note I am sending to Bob Pearson *** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 07/08/86 15:12 *** To: NSJMP --CPUA *** Reply to note of 07/03/86 12:15
NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond Subject: OTTO REICH After much discussion, Bob Kagan, who was Elliot Abrams' Special Assistant, was named as Otto's replacement. Kagan's office was folded under ARA for command and control but continues to have a reporting responsibility to the IPC and the SPG as part of my effort to give it an interagency mandate. It remains to be seen if this will weaken the effort. One key will be the need for people to be assigned from an interagency pool. Meanwhile,I continue to chair weekly meetings to sustain the public diplomacy effort.They are attended by Kagan, Speakes rep, Buchanan rep, DOD, CIA, USIA and NSC LA officer. (When there is a Sitrm mtg of the Centam coordinating grp for Hill strategy we get a feed from that group). Our brief is much broader. We seek to lay out and implement broader international strategies, particularly in LA and EUR. We approved a new strategy paper on 16 June which was sent out over Rod McDaniel's signature.Thie basically calls for a sustained effort to garner support for our overall Centam policy, increase understanding of the issues and, in the specific case of Nica, concentrate on gluing black hats on the Sandinistas and white hats on UNO.We have requested a community report on the level of activity sustained under the latest NSC PD tasking by 31 Aug. The group has produced an outstanding collection of materials to suuport our policy. It t is also light years ahead of where it was three years ago, but much work needs to be done. At our most recent weekly Centam mtg the following items were covered: --Senate strategy: Focus on key Senators who can be brought over to increase victory margin and show momentum. --Maximize exposure for BishopBismarck Carvallo and La Prensa to highlight Nic internal crackdown. Lousy coverage to date in foreign press and not much better in US. --Play on key themes in Europe which will strengthen our case: o Popularize Centam support for UNO. Note USIA poll which showed popular support for armed opposition to Nics in Honduras and Costa Rica. o We are on the winning side. The House vote can help convince the Europeans that we will see this through...we are not going to be blown away by the Hill. It is always politically easier to support a winner. --Arms Display--use on Hill or at UN. This does not mean to say everything is perfect, but there is a process under wayand world opinion, often fluctuating because of many reasons includng the East-West Relationship, has been gradually moving. We have to sustain it.
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FROM: NSPBT --CPUA TO: NSVMC --CPUA 10/21/86 18:45:59 To: NSRKS --CPUA NSVMC --CPUA NSAGK --CPUA ALTON G. KEEL
NOTE FROM: PAUL THOMPSON SUBJECT: response to chairman hamilton jmp spoke with hamilton this evening on the issue of the request for the nsdd and other papers regarding the disinformation issue and accompanying leak. he delivered the message contained in the letter--that we would make only the nsdd available to be looked at and only to hamilton plus stump, and only in the company of vince. hamilton said he was not surprised at our position and that he would be in a position to look at the nsdd when he returns to dc. in the interim, he would appreciate it if tom latimer could be notified of the status of the matter(ron, please do)and that he would await the meeting with vince at some future time. i am returning the package via bob pearson. jmp also brought up the detailee transfer issue as a collateral issue of this matter and told hamilton of the plan to have our staffer returned to state. hamilton said he thought it was the right course of action and that he would be supportive.
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MSG FROM: NSRCM --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 11/07/86 20:30:32 To: NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER
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NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE SUBJECT: Current Events Having been out of town for two days and maintaining the no comment line, I returned today to find that Don Regan has backgrounded the weeklies and laid the entire problem at my feet; my idea, my management, a strict arms for hostages deal, no larger agenda in mind, etc. I was told this not by a journalist but by my closest friend who had been getting calls all day to the effect that "Bud is being hung out to dry by Don Regan." I stillhave not commented to anyone.
But I must tell you that if this is true, I will be quite mad. This will be the second lie Don Regan has sowed against my character and I won't stand for it.
It might be useful to review just what the truth is.
You will recall that when the Israelis first approached us in June '85, I presented the idea of engaging in a dialogue with the Iranians--no mention at all of any arms exchanges at all--and he approved it.
We then heard nothing until August when the Israelis introduced the requirement for TOWs. I told Kimche no.
They went ahead on their own but then asked that we replace the TOWS and after checking with the President, we agreed. Weir was released as a consequence of their action.
My next involvement was to go to London where I presented our willingness to open a political dialogue but that we could not participate in an arms transfer for hostages. Gorbanifar ranted and raved but we did not change our position.
I returned to the States and debriefed the President (with Cap present, and Regan) that we had taken the position of being open to a political dialogue once our hostages were released but not before and ruled out an arms transfer. I also said that Gorbanifar was not to be trusted and recomended that we no longer carry on business with him. You were present John. I then left the government.
Some dialogue must have continued with Gorbanifar between New Year's and April, notwithstanding my recommendation. In April you contacted me to go to Iran to open the political dialogue. I did so. Once there, faced with bad faith on their part (not having released our people and without meetings with the decision makers) I aborted the mission. Ollie can verify all this.
Upon my return, I debriefed the trip and once more recommended against carrying on the arms connection but waiting them out on the political dialogue.
Now this is a far cry from the way Regan is supposed to be reporting it John. I have supported the idea of the political dialogue but time and again, have registered my opposition to the arms deal. You know that.
If any of these reports of what Regan is saying are true--they are supposed to be in Time and Newsweek on Monday--it will be cause for a libel suit by me.
I am perfectly willing to carry on the no comment approach; that seems to me to best serve the hope of preserving the position of Rafsanjani et al. But I won't tolerate lies from Don Regan. John,itmight be useful for you to try to find out from Don or by asking the mags directly, just what are they running with. I have made no comment (other than the "fanciful and fictitious" line in my Cleveland Q&A) and will not.
Take care ) Current Events
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NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE SUBJECT: Good Morning
I've been out of town for two days, as I guess you have too. After five months without one speech, for some reason I have had to do two of them on the same day. Both were followed by Q&A with the first questions being on the Iranian headlines. I replied that I could not comment but would welcome the chance to do so at the appropriate time in order to correct what have been "fanciful and largely fictitious" stories.
Although Caroline tells me that I have had hndreds of calls, I have refused all of them and will continue to do so. I have been told on very good authority however, that Don Regan is beginning to brief on this laying the whole thing at my feet.
I am proud of what we have set in motion and believe it may still have some promise especially in the context of restoring some stability in the relationship with Iran which has always been my motive as you know. Similarly I have always been against dealing with Gorbanifar. But none of this need be a matter of public record. The issue is to determine whether or not there is any hope of carrying on with the discourse with Rafsanjani. If so, we ought to get on with it ASAP. We have two months to get something accomplished before the tide of congressional investigations overwhelm us. It is a good story to tell as it stands; it can be better.
Let's stay in touch. U Good Morning
FROM: NSWRP --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 11/10/86 15:42:22 To: NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NOTE FROM: BOB PEARSON Subject: Centam Private Sector Initiative *** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 11/10/86 13:12 *** To: NSRBM --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NSWRP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER
NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond SUBJECT: Centam Private Sector Initiative There have been several mtgs following up on the effort to get a major, bipartisan group formed to help promote an "educational program in the US which would help provide understanding (and support) for our Centam policy, particularly vis-a-vis Nicaragua. Although Pete Dailey, Bill Casey and Clif White have all been involved in general discussion of what needs to be done, we are going to have to be sure that Pete and Bill are not involved. Pete is getting very nervous on this item. Hence Clif is now taking the lead. The current focus is to get a bipartisan co-chairmanship, a six man (roughly) EXCOM, a staff director and a large bi-partisan advisory council. Current names being tossed around for the co-chair include Jack Gavin, Bill Rogers, Dean Rusk and Mark White. Pete (and Ollie) favor going with Gavin. Clif is also talking to several key democratic activist types for their recommendations. Jim Woolsey's name has come up in that context Clif has the list of several effectrive operators who have just finished the fall campaign (plus some soon-to-be ex-staffers on the Hill) whomight be a good ExDir. Dave Miller has also been helpful, particularly in terms of getting the 501-C-3 status and access to fresh faces in the political consultant field. Clif has (or will) be seeking names from Mitch Daniels too. The problem with all of this is that to make it work it really has to be one step removed from our office and, as a result, we have to rely on others to get the job done. Will keep you posted.
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NOTE FROM ROBERT MCFARLANE SUBJECT: Perspective
Jonny and I are leaving today to go to Chicago to see Melissa perform in a play. I will also be giving a speech before the Simon Weisenthal center for the study of terrorism ( I think the V.P. is also speaking there tonight).
But before leaving I wanted to write down some preliminaries on what we ought to expect here at home and abroad in the days ahead.
It is difficult to know whether or if so, public opinion can be altered here at home. I think time is probably on our side, conditioned upon whether something adverse happens in Iran with the "good guys." But I don't think we need to be too pessimistic. Reme,ber the other side had ten days to build the case in the public mind against us and we have only just begun to fight back. For what it is worth, I received a five-minute standing ovation when I laid out the whole story before the Young President's Organization audience. It has a very broad cross section of successful young, but small businessmen and is about evenly split between Demos and Republicans.
And even among journalists, I have found that the more I explain the more they begin to understand that this is not as superficial as they have portrayed it.
A major problem we face is that, quite apart from its substance, it is a vehicle for beating the President. So that motive will drive Democrats on the Hill into a frenzy. I think we need to work against that in a rather careful way. For example, I think the President's tone toward the Hill generally ought to be to reach out and seek cooperation. Any other approach will be suicidal. They control both houses. If he is serious about trying to accomplish something, he will need to try to build a core of Demos who will support. In today's radio speech, I sensed that perhaps Pat believes it is hopeless and has urged a strategy of running against the partisan demos in '88. That is irresponsible and I think, also bad politics, for Republicans are not yet a majority--we will need demos to win in '88. So point one is that the President's public remarks toward the Hill ought to conciliatory, not confrontational on all issues, not just this one. I am inclined to think that he ought to try to get a small group of Senators with integrity down to visit on this issue. The V.P.'s advice would be good on this. But a small group to include John Stennis, Lloyd Bentsen, maybe Peter Rodino and a few Republicans of similar credentials (e.g. Goldwater--after some softening up by me--Tower) and talk deliberately about the big picture. Now that may be basically wrong John. Your stress on how the President was preoccupied with the hostages--which is astonishing-- might lead him to put the emphasis on that and lead people to the wrong conclusion. You are the best judge.
Apart from the President, I think it is essential that we have a communications game plan which deals with the editorial boards as well as the leading print and electronic journalists (although ruling out those who are clearly irretrivable). And it ought to be a pro-active strategy. We cannot plead the sensitivity, although it better preserves the policy potential of the enterprise. Because the simple truth is that unless we make a better case than the opposition, the policy potential will be overwhelmed by new law anyway and we end up in the same place. And I also believe that if we believe what we say--that there really is a circle or sensible people in Iran, that they too must be brought to awareness--by a long letter to them or by a thorough explanation in a meeting--that we are both of us at a moment of truth. If we carry this forward it will take some performance from them in ways that only they can judge but that we cannot avoid laying out the whole thing here.
If that is the way we decide to go--and I will abide by whatever you and the President decide--then I believe I can help by being very active but not necessarily visible (although I don't oppose that) with editorial boards and in one on one sessions with Goldwater, Bentsen, Foley, Murtha, maybe Nunn, Lugar etc. But we cannot, I repeat cannot, hunker down on this and the Iranians must be told that. They may very well jump ship right away--I expect that is likely--but they are not without vulnerabilities. We might be able to influence their thinking by asking Dick Walters to go see [Deleted, (b)(1)(s) exemption] asking him to weigh in with the Iranians. [Deleted, (b)(1)(s) exemption] gets along with them and give them some solid hard experience [Deleted, (b)(1)(s) exemption] He might send [Deleted, (b)(1)(s) exemption] to see them.
final comment. I lived throught Watergate John. Well-meaning people who were in on the early planning of the communications strategy, didn't intend to lie but ultimately came around to it. I don't know how Regan will tend. He might choose two courses; either to push it off on someone outside the White House, which is fine with me, or he might go ahead with a "sell it on its merits" strategy. If the latter is the course followed, it must not be confrontational, but open and candid.
The judgements made on this and other matters in the next four or five days will be crucial. I will be glad to talk about when I return from Chicago on Tuesday if you wish.
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NOTE FROM: WILMA HALL Subject: On Leave You and Jonny have not been out of my thoughts -- especially since all this press play re Iran/hostages etc. I just want you to know -- I think Bud McFarlane is the greatest; the President, the country and all of us "average Americans" are very fortunate that Robert C. McFarlane is a dedicated American and provides true leadership. I just get so frustrated with the media -- why do we let them have so much control; why are we so reactionary to them; the President is too defensive. I wish it were as simple as being able to say "I did the right thing based on solid intell information."
I must say, much as I like Secy Shultz personally, I am very disappointed with his public reaction to all this. I don't think it serves the President well. I do miss you ... lots of NSCers do; I hear it all the time.
I'm glad you and Jonny can get to Chicago -- I know it must mean a great deal to Melissa to have you there. She's really wonderful and I'm happy that she is continuing to do so well. Look forward to seeing Laurie, Melissa and Scott again -- perhaps when they come home for the holidays. Pls give them my regards and Jonny a hug.
P.S. I saw you on NIGHTLINE -- thought you handled the questions beautifully. I had to chuckle a couple of times -- you are very good at finessing.
Take care -- and keep your smile. It helps the rest of us maintain momentum
On Leave
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NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE Subject: HFAC I am willing to talk to Members but not to staff. Caroline can arrange it from my office.
By the way, two journalists today said that Don Regan backgrounded today that it was all my idea and he wanted noting to do with it--nor did the President--from the beginning. Of course, the journalists know that isn't true from talking to many people. But my point is that to do this doesn't help the President.
As you may know, I accepted full responsibility for the entire matter today.And still I got nothing but bad-mouth from the Speakes and Regan As a further thought about the HFAC, it might be better for you to refer them to my office so that it doesn't look too coordinated. But I will proceed as you wish, concerning matters of adivce to the President. I assume that I ought not disclose such advice.
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NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER Subject: HFAC I wish that Don and Larry wouldn't do that. They over-reacted to the Lou Cannon story. The President understands what you were saying. I think you are right about referring the HFAC to you office. We will. You are right we are not revealing the recommendations to the President. My sessions with the committees and Bill's went pretty well. Over 10 1/2 hours of talking between us. If you would like I will have Ron Sable brief you.
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NOTE FROM: Ron Sable SUBJECT: TOW any idea how much a Tow weighs? Some of our "friends" aare starting to add up expected weights and costs on the Iran shipments- Believe it will come out much lighter than presently being discussed
TOW
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NOTE FROM: Robert L. Earl SUBJECT: SUPPLIES OK, here goes. The unit cost of each of the 2,008 TOWS was $3,469. In addition to that, the cost of packaging, handling, transportation, etc. were paid by the Iranians. Total amount paid by the Iranians was $12,237,000. (The unit price, by the way, was the existing federal government price at the time of the contract; it has since gone up considerably...) The weight and cube of everything shipped -- TOWS and HAWK spare parts -- was 215,464 lbs and 18,782 cu.ft. The capacity of a C-5 is 291,000 lbs and 34,734 cu.ft. Ergo, room to spare. All of the above remains SECRET, of course. CIA is reporting this info in greater detail to the SSCI.
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FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSWAC --CPUA 01/14/87 18:05:42 To: NSWAC --CPUA NSJT --CPUA NSJSS --CPUA NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY I have been working on this kind of thing for the past several months. Ollie is not/was not involved! I did meet with State (Bob Kagan), Clif White (political consultant) and Dave Miller (former Ambassador, now unpaid NSC consultant and private businessman). Given the latest flaps (contragate), I have removed myself from the deliberations. Peter Dailey, who was also involved in all the early talks, has had to absent himself too because of his CIA connection. Before pulling back, Peter had talked to Jack Gavin about heading the effort. Gavin is on board. Thus, there is the beginnings of an outreach group such as Frank desired, involving White, Gavin and Miller. There is also a 501-c-3 in hand. I would be happy to discuss this further with you or whomever. I chair a weekly mtg on Centam Public Diplomacy and a lot of the outreach ideas are discussed there each week. Possibly we shouldget Bob Kagan to brief Frank with Jose and me present.
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NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY As a follow-up Peter Dailey invited me to breakfast. I thought the memo was excellent but he did not feel that it totally filled the bill. What he thought was missing was the immediacy of the problem from the American domestic perspective. He believes that we are operating with a relatively narrow window in which to turn around American perceptions re Centam--and particularly Nic--or we will be chewed up by Congress. We discussed the obvious, which is part of our strategy, including such things as: the need to convince people of the key importance of Centam to our national security; the need to glue white hats on our team etc.The themes are those we have pressed although he believes we could change the dialogue away from contras to democrats; emphasize the need for a free and open vote etc. Nothing really knew here. The key difference is that he thinks we should run it more like a political/presidential campaign. We need to strengthen our ability to reach out. Names like Rollins, Nofziger and co were thrown around as the kinds of resources one needs to tap. Later in talking to Ollie and Bob Kagen we focussed on what is missing and that is a well-funded, independent outside group-- remember the Committee for the Present Danger--that could mobilize people. Peter suggested 10 or 12 very prominent bipartisan Americans. Added to this would need to be a key action officer and a 501-c-3 tax-exempt structure. It is totally understanding that such a structure is needed and also totally understanding why, for discreet political reasons, it was not included in the memo to Bill Casey. I told Pete he was right but we need "a horse" and money! I have chatted on the margins to both Clif White and Dave Miller abouit this and they both have organizationaland conceptual ideas. My recommendation is that after Labor Day when everyone is back in the city that a meeting take place with the following people present: Peter Dailey, Clif White, Dave Miller, Elliot Abrams, Bob Kagan, Ollie North and myself. The results of that meeting would be the basis for charting the next step in this area. Do you agreee? Do you recommend additions or deletions to the group? At any rate, the regular public diplomacy work will continue to proceeed along and with vigor.
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NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond SUBJECT: Centam Outreach Bill Cockell and Jose Sorzano asked me to brief you on some activities that have been underway. Peter Dailey, as you know, is a top-flight public relations/advertising man. He has worked closely with the NSC and my office for the past four years. He was the point man for selling INF deployment to the Europeans in 1983. About 6-9 months ago, several of us concluded that we needed a "Committee for the Present Danger" style group to fight the Centam/Contra fight in the US. Bill Casey waspushing hard and discussed with John Poindexter. I was asked to meet with Dailey. In subsequent rounds we included Clif White (Pol Consultant) and Dave Miller, ex-Ambassador who was point man on our South African PD efforts in 1985. State (Bob Kagan) was also involved. Result: Need Bi-partisan control group to lead and it has to be one step-removed from White House. Dailey became CIA Counsellor (a new trouble-shooter spot for Casey) and had to bow out from active role. He recommended Jack Gavin take the lead. Dailey and White talked to Gavin and he agreed. At this point, post-contra-gate, White, Kagan and others are skeptical whether any Democrats will sign on. It clearly needs White House impetus. Either you or the President talking to Gavin or White or to go back to the starting point with Pete Dailey. He would have to resign from CIA because that link would be unacceptable for an outreach effort.As I said at the top, he is first class.
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NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond SUBJECT: 501-C-3 for Centam Outreach I checked with Dave Miller on status. Miller was a Reagen-appointee who served as Amb overseas twice and is now in private business in DC. He is also a lawyer. He had been helping with the preparations for a similar Centam effort which we will fold into the Jacoby-Catto etc effort. Miller says a 501-C-3 has not yet been established. He has talked about it with Peter Baumbush of Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, 1050 Conn Ave, 955-8530. He thought it best to use a blue-chip firm --this is French Smith's company-- to add credibility. It also would conceivably permit grants to be given in advance of the awarding of the 501-c-3. He had proposed creating a legal entity that paralleled similar types of structures--the parallel might be the Committee for the Present Danger. Then if the blue chip firm were asked it would say that the 501-c-3 was pending, but they expected no difficulty as it was an organization similar to other existing 501-c-3's such as.... Part of this was based on Baumbush's assumption that it would take 3-4 months to get the status. (NB: I think that is way off base and that it is possible to do it right, but much faster.) There is no obligation to follow-up on any of the above. The only advantages to dealing with Baumbush is that he knows what the program is, that he is supportive of the contrasand is in a good firm. I will step back from this and let Paul pursue. If you wanted to talk directly to Dave Miller for any reason he is 333-8653. One last point, Miller did say that they had given some thought to creating a parallel 501-c-4 so that certain activities could be funded and undertaken under the aegis of that parallel (lobbying) structure.
FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSJSS --CPUA 02/05/87 13:51:40 To: NSJSS --CPUA NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond SUBJECT: Centam PD A couple of highlights after you left: --RR Saturday address. Is this firm? Group believed 21 Feb date best. --Scaife/Fisk will call in press names for Frank this PM to your office --CIA has produced declassified version of Nic saupporet for terrorisn in other Centam countries. Using it with Sen Rockefeller and will provide for us and others. --Weinberger prepared make Centam speech Texas late Feb/early Mar. --Shultz speech still on for 12 Feb in New Orleans. --Regular weekly mtgs are taking place, under Will Ball aegis, for Hill strategy. Are you involved? Is Alison Fortier? ONe of you should be. --New publications scheduled: o- Salvador guerrilla finances o- Misconceptions re Nic o- Latin Leaders statements re situation in Centam (USIA was told to translate all into Spanish or report to our group that they did not have funds and we would seek to get it from one of the other players.) --Speakers and meetings: o-Linas Kojelis needs a major speaker for a prominent Westcoast women's group. Could Jeane Kirkpatrick be sprung for this? o-He is pressing two WH events (in #450). One is the Middendorf meeting on Project Economic Justice and the second is National Year of the Americas which will emphasize social and culture growth. Could be useful fora. I said yes, but they will go to you for comment. NEW SUBJECT: Not raised at mtg, but lets us keep each other routinely informed re the Outreach so that we do not tangle things up. My real concern, however, is not getting tangled up but insuring that there is REAL MOMENTM. ACTIONS: --RR Saturday radio address date? (My preferenceis 21 Feb. After Shultz, Costa Rica Core 4 and before validation vote and CAP speech). --Speaker for West Coast. If not Jeane, who? You??? --You/Alison to get into the Will Ball mtgs. cc: NSFPO --CPUA
FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSGSG --CPUA 02/15/87 17:22:28 To: NSGSG --CPUA Frank C. Carlucci NSWRP --CPUA Frank C. Carlucci SITROOM --VAXE NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond SUBJECT: NY Times story on Project Democracy The Joel Brinkley piece on the first page of NYT of 15 Feb is a very bad piece of journalism and makes a number of false statements. The essence is that we created a covert democracy project and an overt democracy project in 1982. The facts as I know them are as follows: As a follow-up to the June 82 RR democracy speechin London we initiated several actions.The President called for a private group (American Political Foundation--Fahrenkoph, Brock, Manett, Kirkland, Fascell etc) to develop some ideas for a global campaign for democracy. This study led to the development of legislation establishing the National Endowment for Democracy in 1983. A second lesser initiative was an inter-agency group (NSC, State, USIA, AID and Defense) that met to develop new or expanded initiatives to carry out the President's speech. This ultimately resulted in the addition, after a BRB review, of $65 million in the FY 84 budget for Democracy Building and PUblic Diplomacy. After Hill hearings, this was shaved down somewhat and included funding for NED, plus some enhancements in the concerned departments and agencies, noted above, principally USIA. Paralleling this were two separate initiatives: George Shultz held a mtg on 30 Augustto discuss political action. You attended. I can not find any Aug 82 secret WH memo re the agenda. In my files, I do find a briefing paper I gave to Bill
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